Girls that Run

Since January, a few girls at my school have joined in my "Girls on Track" club after school once a week. Only three made it through the winter storms and now into spring, and they finished the season strong by participating in a community 5K race with about 400 other runners and walkers.

These three girls (who will remain nameless) have been not only inspiring for me to watch grow, but they have inspired their parents and friends in great ways. One of the young ladies had her parents in another country cheering her on through phone calls leading up to the race day. Another had her siblings there cheering her on and taking pictures of her. Additionally, the third young lady chose to compete in another race with her little sister and came to cheer on her classmates along with her family and Dalmatian.
In the winter, rain, snow and wind didn't stop these three amigas; in the spring, temperatures in the high 80's and 90's with 65% humidity has likewise not thwarted their love for and diligence in running together each week. I am so impressed by their positive attitudes and desire to try and work at hard things. I will miss my interactions with these exceptional girls and hope the program can continue in my absence next year... they are truly impressive.

I echo their words in saying, "We see ourselves as artists. Running is the way we express ourselves. Running is what we do, and we have fun doing it."