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| Running For The Prize |
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At the Celebration 5k May 2011 - Lynchburg, VA |
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| Three and a half years ago, I started on a journey that would take me somewhere I never thought I would go. I was not a runner but had a desire to get into shape and learn to take better care of myself. In January of 2010, I took what would be a 2nd attempt at a "Lynchburg Biggest Loser" group. I was going to set some goals and achieve them. There was a hefty prize involved for the winner. Through running, eating right and consistent exercise, I found myself becoming more confident in the way I looked, the way I felt and so on. I held my head higher and was proud of who I had become. While I wanted that prize at the end of our competition, my bigger prize was all that I had accomplished. As of this year, I can say that I have run just about every distance of a race that you can do. I Corinthians 9:24 says this, "Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it." While I can't compete with a lot of other runners out there, my prize is what I achieve on a daily basis. The push to do better, to be a more positive person each and every day!
On November 12, 2011 I will run in the Suntrust Marathon in Richmond, VA. I am running to help raise money for the GOTR of Greater Lynchburg. I have seen the difference this program makes in the lives of girls in the 3rd - 5th grade and look at this as opportunity to give a young lady the chance to earn HER PRIZE. The prize of being proud of who she is no matter what! |
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Total Donations Collected:$525.00
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| Goal: $350 |
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| Girls on the Run is an innovative health education and wellness program that combines training for a 3.1 mile run/walk event with life-changing, self esteem enhancing lessons that encourage healthy habits and an active lifestyle for third through eighth grade girls. SoleMates is the adult charity running program of Girls on the Run. We are a team of female and male athletes who pursue individual goals, such as running a marathon, to raise money for Girls on the Run programs nationwide. Our mission is to inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running.
Please check out our website at www.girlsontherunsolemates.org/.
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