Girls on the Run

Today I ran a 5K with Girls on the Run, a program for 3rd thru 5th graders that teaches them skills for healthy living, physically, emotionally, and psychologically. Their program culminates with a 5K run that each girl completes. The focus isn't on winning... it's about completing what you've set forth to do. I was asked to be a running buddy by my friend Bethie (thanks Bethie!), and I have to say it's probably one the best experiences I've had running. Being new to running, I have a hard enough time encouraging myself to run (which hasn't been happening enough lately!), but it was good for me to be on the other side running next to a 4th grader and encouraging her to do her best. (Although, let me tell you... this girl rocked! I think she has real potential to be an awesome runner in the future if she sticks with it!) I think this is a great program... if you've never heard of it, check it out! And Bethie... just know that I'll be a running buddy if you ever need one again in the future!