Stories
Every woman & every girl inspires us.
We are deeply grateful to those who have shared their stories about breakthroughs in their lives, the ways in which they have overcome fears, beliefs, or events that once kept them from connecting with their inner strength and recognizing their amazingness. Some of these stories are stories of pain and how a women or girl triumphed over it.
As you read these stories, rather than focusing on the pain, choose to focus instead on the triumph and the ways that others have overcome what may once have seemed impossible to overcome.
Let's celebrate their triumphs!
GOTR Girls and Women Changed My Life
I have been directly and indirectly involved with GOTR for 12 years starting as a coach, then a run committee […]
I am inspired!
They use inspiring words. I feel more confident about my dreams. They told me not to be afraid to be […]
I aspire to inspire…
For me, being successful and reaching my potential involves helping others be successful and realize their potential. I truly believe […]
Fight Like A Girl
For years, I suffered silently with depression and anxiety. I was ashamed and embarrassed. Ten years ago, I reached a […]
Why I run
Growing up I never thought of myself as sporty or athletic– that was my sister. She was coordinated, aggressive and […]
Learning Not to Quit
I posted a video last night of an overexuberant set of coaches cheering on a girl for finishing a practice […]
I miss my aunt
I had an aunt with inner talent but never showed it. She actually baked cakes for a living and they […]
Betrayal
Something that we don’t see coming. Maybe we did and maybe we didn’t but it happens regardless. You can be […]
Stolen
Bella was the most beautiful and strongest girl I ever had the privilege of meeting. She was Albanian, and though […]
How a young boy turned his life around
July 17, 2002 a boy by the name of Jake was born. Little did he or his parents know but […]
