I am a volunteer coach for Girls on the Run.
My group is comprised of 3rd-5th graders who are hilarious and make me smile every Tuesday.
When you are in GOTR, you pick an adjective that starts with the first letter of your first name that you think describes you.
This is how you are henceforth known in the organization.
In my case, I chose “Laughing Laura”. 🙂
Some of the kids came up with funny names for themselves:
Capable Cece, Just Josie, and Zippy Zoe for instance.
When I ran the marathon, I joined “Team Milk” as they were sponsoring women marathon runners and also donating to Girls on the Run as an underserved population.
They had a lovely “Recovery Lounge” in Lincoln Center after the marathon where they served chocolate milk, had snacks, new socks, a DJ, and massages. They also offered Uber credits to get ladies home safe.
I had never had an ‘after race plan’ like this, and it was fantastic.
Therefore, I would highly recommend a plan for after your race. Do you have warm dry clothes to change into? Do you have a snack to snack on, or a place to go? How are you going to get there?
These are things I didn’t think about for previous races. I was so focused on getting ready, I didn’t think about after.
Thank you to the people of Team Milk ( and if you are scheduled to run the Denver Marathon they are sponsoring women in that race!) for making my marathon at “mile 27” so relaxing.
Do you have a philanthropy you support?
Do you volunteer?
If you don’t and need to smile, try hanging out with my friends Zippy Zoe and Capable Cece.
You will get more than you give, every time.
Happy Hump Day to you!
Here’s to balance, strength, and happiness,
🙂 Laura
