Running!

I want to spend a post on a great new organization I've recently been working with called Girls on the Run. It's a national organization with chapters in many cities across the country that empower girls through non-competitive running programs. The idea is to instill the idea of healthly living in girls while they are still young, while also boosting their self-image and confidence.

Today was their annual Lollipop run-- a 1 mile or 5k run in Golden Gate Park. I was a "Running Buddy", meaning I was teamed up with a girl to run alongside during the event. My buddy was named Mika, and she was incredible! I had such a great time running with her, encouraging her. Her father and brother did the run, too, and it was so great to see them all cheering her on! I mean, I couldn't have run a 5k when I was 8 years old!

The organization is so inspiring, and they do a great job of making the girls feel proud of themselves. I had such a great time, and I definitely encourage anyone to get involved with them! Find your local chapter here!