Girls on the Run and Operation Beautiful

“I Was In The First Ever Girls On the Run!”

June 5, 2012
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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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Girls on the Run Spring 2012 5K

May 12, 2012
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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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End of Season Gifts

May 7, 2012
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Excuse me while I sob into a tissue.  Wahhhhh. The Girls on the Run spring season is almost over – our last lesson is tomorrow and the 5K is on Saturday. I’m always sad when a season ends, but this year, I’m extra emotional because I really love our group – I’ve been with some [...]

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Gettin’ Real

May 2, 2012
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It was so hot yesterday that I didn’t even try to cajole the girls into running laps at Girls on the Run. Instead, we played soccer.  This was actually my first time ever playing soccer.  The girls crushed me. It was team Mashed Potato Sharks v. the GOTR Gators.  I was on the Gators but [...]

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