This is what it's ALL about, folks! (Read 652 times)

Tonite I had the PERFECT run! For so many reasons...brand new shoes (NB 857--to alternate with my similar 1222s), first run in '07 in a skirt, beautiful weather, body ready to go fast--even though it was an easy run...felt effortless. But the BEST part of tonite's run.... Many of you have seen that I am doing fundraising for Girls On The Run. Tonite I happened upon a group of 15 or so "tween" girls--many in matching pale blue NB shoes. Beautiful, happy, fit, friendly, fun-loving young ladies. I stopped as they came to the bottom of a little hill on the path I was on and asked if they were training for GOTR--they were. I then proudly told them and their coach that I was raising money for the very organization that they were participating in. THEY proudly told ME that they have a race on May 19. I could not be more excited for these girls. I'm hoping I can go watch the race and cheer them on--they deserve the support and I hope each and every one of them keeps running and/or participating in sports. I ran along with them for a couple of blocks until they turned-around and I got to chat with a couple of the girls. One girl noticed my iPod and told me how much she loved it--I replied that it was a Christmas gift from my hubby as a reward for my own hard work running. I told the girls how much I liked their shoes. Last year's GOTR shoes were really hideous (pink and purple). This season's shoes are so much more attractive--pale blue & white and not nearly so cutesy--these are serious-looking shoes for girls who are serious about becoming fantastic runners! I usually run in the AM while my son is in school. Had I not had a doctor's appt. this AM I would have missed out on such an inspiring moment in my running. I was already having a really great run, but "running into" these girls left me with a silly grin on my face for the remaining 2 miles. k

Very nice story. The funny thing is that as thrilled as you were to meet those girls, I can only imagine how thrilled they must have been to meet you -- a real-life runner raising money for their program. Probably also thrilling for them to discover the perks of being a grown-up runner -- fancy new shoes, an iPod, and umm, err running skirts! Cheers, Jeff

That's awesome.

Here's an article about GOTR from the local paper: http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/news/localnews/stories/DN-girlsrun_26wes.ART.West.Edition1.4302ddd.html

Oh, thanks for posting that--what a great piece! I hope in the coming years that GOTR develops an even bigger presence. I think it's still relatively new in our area, but I'm eager to see more girls taking part in the program. k

Hey, Elena--thanks a ton for your donation! k