Last summer, I made the decision to be a Girls on the Run Coach. I’ve wanted to be involved with this program for years, and I finally took the plunge and applied. I was thrilled when I heard back that I would be a coach for the fall season of Girls on the Run!
From September through the beginning of November, I devoted every Tuesday and Thursday evening to 14 girls, ages 8 – 11. We learned about loving ourselves, discussed good decision making and ran our hearts out. We also had a TON of fun while doing it.
I cannot say enough about how amazing the Girls on the Run program is. The curriculum was great, the workout plans were effective, and the girls always had fun.
The St. Mary’s GOTR coaches
The girls were so great at encouraging their teammates. And they loved their scrunchies I made them!
Not only did the Girls on the Run program benefit these girls, but it also benefited me.
If I had a hard day before practice, these girls were able to turn my frowns upside down. They made me smile, they made me laugh, and they just plain made me happy. Never did I not look forward to going to practice. In fact, I was really sad when the season ended.
These two were such sweeties!!!
The Girls on the Run season ends with a 5k in which all the Girls on the Run programs around the Kansas City area get together and run. There are so many girls there, and everyone is happy and excited.
I loved seeing all my girls at the 5k and witness the pride on their face as they crossed that finish line.
So proud to complete her 5k!
We had 3 Ali’s (4 including me) in our group! We all had a bond 🙂
One of my best helpers at practice.
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I already look forward to next season, and hope that I get to coach some of the same girls again.
If you have ever thought about coaching, I urge you to move forward and apply online to be a coach. I promise, you won’t regret the decision.
xo,
Ali
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I think Girls on the Run is a great program, and I wish they had one closer to me. The closest one is about an hour away. Too long to drive twice a week!
I have heard nothing but good things about the program! I wanted to be a coach for the fall, but it didn’t work with my work schedule 😦 I am hoping to do it the next time around though!