Today I went to Clive Elementary School to talk to young girls about joining "Girls on the Run." Girls on the Run is an after school program for elementary school girls twice a week. I am so passionate about this program because as a coach, I encourage the girls to follow their dreams and believe in themselves through positive encouragement We also take time to run together to prepare for a 5k. Each time we meet, we gather in a circle and talk about how we can unplug our negative feelings and plug into the positive Let's face it, it can be difficult at a young age to stand up for what we believe in or be the confident girl we want to be. There's a lot of mean out there and "Mean Stinks!" Girls on the Run teaches young girls that bullying is wrong (even gossiping) and the best way to be a good friend and a GREAT Girl on the Run is to encourage one another. A Girl on the Run is positive, uplifting, encouraging and inspiring. At the end of our season we run our 5k. The girls feel very accomplished and proud! Not only does Girls on the Run teach girls to be healthy psychically, but mentally as well! If you can believe it, you can achieve it!
I was so excited to speak to the Clive Elementary girls .They gathered in the gymnasium for an assembly rally. I wanted more girls involved with Girls on the Run since we had such a low turnout last season. After my speech, lots of girls were eager to sign up for the program, they asked for my autograph as well which was so adorable! I was able to get TRIPLE the amount of girls we had last year to join this amazing AND fun program!
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