Thought of the Day

Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going. ~ Jim Ryuh

Saturday, May 14, 2011

GOTR (Girls On The Run)

We (the race directors of the Pink Series) took part in a 5K today that was a lot of fun, and for a very good cause. For those of you who haven't heard of Girls On The Run, they are a nationwide non-profit program for girls in third-fifth grades. The Salt Lake Program began in 2007 and currently has 300 girls participating. This program helps girls learn how to stay true to themselves, have stronger morals and standards, and to "live free from social stereotypes". This program teaches girls how to develop a strong self esteem and a positive image of themselves through a fun and healthy channel-running. People sign up as mentors and coaches, and these wonderful people all joined together with the girls this morning to take part in the 5K.


Pink Series Race Directors
Tanya, Andrea, Jess, Me




Our Running Buddies from GOTR




We were "running buddies" with some of the girls in the program, and it was a great experience. Girls from all over the valley can join the program, but many that do are usually from lower-income families, and they struggle with more than a lot of others do. We were able to get to know a few of them and hear their stories, goals and dreams. It was very inspiring to be a part of this event, and I want to thank our friends at GOTR for doing such a wonderful thing for these girls, and for allowing us to be a part of today. 

*For more information about GOTR, visit www.girlsontherunsaltlake.org
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  1. Dan and Wendi RobertsMay 31, 2011 at 10:45 PM

    Brandy - I've been meaning to tell you yet keep forgetting, yet here is the perfect post on your blog to remind me! Brittani has participated in the GOTR program here in Arizona for two years now and has loved it! It is an amazing program for sure! The first year, Dan ran it as her buddy. He signed up to run it again this year and when the time came, he wasn't sure he was going to be able to do it (work conflict). Brittani's very first response was, "Do you think we could call Brandy and have her come run it with me?" Thank you for inspiring my little runner to keep running! We read your blog together and she loves it! She loves you and it makes me happy to know she has such a WONDERFUL person to look up to!!! Love you!!

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  2. BrandyJune 1, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    That is so awesome! Tell Brittani I am proud of her, and yes I would be more than happy to come and run with her anytime she needs me(I'll take any opportunity to come to AZ to see you guys). Keep pushing forward Brittani-you are so amazing!I love and miss you guys, too!

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