When I moved to Reno, I immediately sought out the GOTR program as I had pervious exposure to it in the Bay Area, CA from my mother. It was a program I fell in love with from the get-go! When I was a school-aged girl, I became a high school and...
Stories
One of my favorite memories from GOTR is running the 5k. I always had a goal and managed to reach that goal every year. GOTR is something I enjoyed and definitely miss. The coaches are great and are still close to me. I learned a lot and use...
When I was in 4th grade in Springfield, Virginia, my mom’s friend brought GOTR to my school. My mom signed my sister and I up, much to my dismay. If running during soccer practice wasn’t my thing, this surely wouldn’t be either. Even...
When I became an aunt to my incredible and outgoing niece, I knew I wanted to make a difference in her life. Weather it be through running, or being a role model, I knew I wanted to give that to all young girls. Because growing up, I never saw...
People said I was not pretty or every succeed but I believe I am buttiful and smart and if people think I’m not I don’t care because I believe in my self and ever girl is strong and buttiful just like me. ~ Photo credit: Image...
When coaching lessons with the girls, I love seeing their confidence grow over time and sharing their voices in a safe environment. So many of the lessons are applicable to adults and I often find myself applying Girls on the Run strategies to...
Hi Angels, I am a mother of 3 just wanting to share my hope that you can truly believe you CAN DO ANYTHING! I grew up so incredibly sickly and was told by my family over and over again how weak I was. When I became pregnant with my first child...
I learned that dreaming big is the way to go! And to never limit your goals for anyone, if you believe you can achieve them! I was a running buddy with my daughter for her second GOTR Celebration 5K and she told me she was going to “come...
My daughter and I have had the privledge of being involved in GOTR since 2015. My daughter was part of a team and I was one of the coaches. Grace continued to be part of GOTR and then Heart & Sole through 8th grade. I continue to coach and...
I was in GOTR during my 5th-grade year (2009/2010) of elementary school in Charlotte, NC. It was the first time I had a sense of community, especially being a Black girl unknowingly facing much discrimination and oppression in school. It taught...