2018 Girls on the Run – Dayton Spring 5k
Girls on the Run is so much fun!
I am honored to support the Girls on the Run organization again this year as a running buddy for the annual GOTR Celebration 5k, as we were able to help over 200 girls celebrate the feeling of crossing that finish line.
The run started at Welcome Stadium May 12, 2018 as the wave of girls and their buddies in Pink Girls on the Run shirts took off for the annual 5k to recognize these girls and all of their hard work this season.
The Girls on the Run organization is a non-profit group with a mission to inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident. The program is for girls in 3rd through 5th grade, and meets twice a week to train with Certified Girls on the Run coaches and curriculum which integrates running.
At the end of every season each girl in the program completes a 5k together with her Running Buddy. Finishing the race gives these girls a true sense of accomplishment.
I am super proud of my 4th grade running buddy Nariah who just completed her second 5k. The Girls on the Run 5k is one of my favorite races of the year, because it enables me to share my love of running, and use my story to motivate and inspire other runners. I am excited to witness these girls gaining confidence through running, as running has absolutely changed my life as well.
Run Cari 