Last Practice

I cannot believe today is our last Girls on the Run practice. Since the middle of April, I have helped these girls run their best, and they have taught me things as well. Through this experience, I have learned how rewarding being a coach truly is. I was nearly in tears after all of them completed their first 5K, especially after hearing problems in their lives, including bullying and low self-esteem, that they conquered through running. I wanted to make their last GOTR practice as fun and memorable as possible, so the other coach and I are having a surprise party for the girls today. Instead of running laps, we are going to play games and have the opportunity to reflect on a great season that we shared together. After crafting all morning, I finally finished putting together their gift bags, and I hope they like them as much as I do!

I made each of the girls picture frames!

And door hangers with their initial.

And wrapped them all up in pink bags closed with a shoe lace bow for them to wear for their race tomorrow!