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Something warm and savory! If you’ve never had Savory Oats, you are missing out!  I know it sounds a bit weird, but trust me – savory oats are so tasty, especially with an over-easy egg on top. Savory Oats   Ingredients:   1/2 cup oats 1/4 cup water 1/2 cup soy milk 1 cup raw [...]

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A few weeks ago, I posted this picture on the blog: It’s of Molly Barker, the founder of Girls on the Run, and the group of girls who were part of the first ever GOTR team.  While out on a run, Molly had the idea for GOTR , and she worked tirelessly to write a [...]

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Things that I’ve learned over four seasons as a Girls on the Run coach: Kids will do nearly anything for stickers. All you have to do is be yourself.  It’s always good enough. Always bring more napkins than you think you need… … And in case you don’t, sleeves are an excellent substitute. Elementary school [...]

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It may have been chilly outside, but we ROCKED the New Balance Girls on the Run 5K.  All of the girls had an absolute blast.  A culmination of a season of fun and laughter, self-confidence boosting lessons, and a little bit of running, too. I’m not sure what the BEST part of the morning was [...]

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Name: Amanda Location: Austin, TX Age: 24 Race: New Balance Girls On the Run 5K Personal Tidbit: She is a professional Dating Coach who teaches men and women how to find the person of their dreams In Her Own Words:   I recently ran the Girls On the Run 5K in Austin.  My husband and [...]

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Girls on the Run Spring 5K Race Recap

GOTR never fails to motivate me. If fifteen 8 – 10 year old girls can run a 5K, you bet I can, too!  Today’s race was fun, exciting, and completely inspiring. After coaching the girls for twelve weeks, it is very sad to say goodbye.  But at least it ended on a high note with [...]

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I’ve tried so many different volunteering organizations over the years, but none of them ‘fit’ for me like Girls on the Run.  I really do think this organization is changing me and making me into a better adult.  It’s ironic that I was SO scared to be a coach!  It’s now the best part of [...]

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Tonight I had my official coach’s training meeting for Girls on the Run.  I am going to be Jen’s assistant coach for an elementary school in Fort Mill, South Carolina (sounds far from Charlotte but it’s quite close). Training was fun, and it got me REALLY excited to be an assistant coach!  I’ve never worked [...]

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If you’re looking for a great way to give back to your community, inspire young girls to live a balanced and healthy life, and squeeze in some exercise in the process… I’ve got the charity for you! Girls On The Run (GOTR) mission is “to educate and prepare girls for a lifetime of self-respect and [...]

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Always Legit: Running In Tutus

You probably heard about the big kerfuffle that SELF magazine found itself in this week.  In a piece in the April issue, the magazine asked whether running in tutus was “legit” or “lame.”  They accompanied the blurb – which harshly declared that tutus were ‘lame’ and “if you told us they made people run away [...]

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The 5K Everyone Should Run

It’s that time of year again – Girls on the Run 5k time!  If you are not yet aware of this AMAZING organization, GOTR is a character development after-school program for elementary and middle school girls that encourages a positive self-esteem through running.  At the end of the 12-week ‘season,’ the girls run a community [...]

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Finding a Running Buddy {Feedback}

Thanks so much for all your suggestions on how I can find a new running buddy! I loved the ideas. I set off on my search to find a buddy this past weekend (more details if anything actually pans out). Fingers crossed! My current buddy isn’t very good at running...   Here’s a summary of [...]

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Running in the Street {Safely}

Did you know that the road is actually softer than the sidewalk?  Crazily enough, it’s true.  If you suffer from running-related joint pain, you can find some relief from running on the shoulder of the road (running in the grass is even better… or just take a break… you know what I mean!).  Of course, [...]

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Hair and a Run

My hair is slowly being ripped out by grabby baby hands. Could’ve gone short, short, short and completely solved this problem – you may be thinking, “Find a hair fubby, silly!” but finding a hair fubby (hair tie, whatever) at 3:30 AM whilst holding a hangry baby is impossible.  Anyway, I’ll probably never cut my [...]

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