When I was a kid, I used to get upset when my childhood friends (mostly boys) said I ran like a girl or threw like a girl or really reminded me that I was a girl at all. I was vastly outnumbered in my neighborhood, and while the boys were nice to let me hang once in a while, there were times when I really wished I had more girls around. Luckily in these times, I had my bestie Crystal to commiserate with. She has a brother and boy cousins and felt my pain of being the odd woman out. Fast forward some years later, and I’m finding myself surrounded by more powerful adventurous athletic women than I can count. They are my adventure crew, my ride or dies, my bucket list babes. We do let the boys hang once in a while, but most of the time we like to feel our power. And now, I can proudly say that hell yeah, I do run like a girl.
Speaking of running like a girl…
check out some of these fun facts (and the articles to back them up) from the past couple of years to see just how far women have come in the running game:
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The new cheetah girls – American ladies are getting faster and faster!
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It’s not all flowers and candy. Every time a woman takes to the street for a run, she puts herself at risk. Next time you see a lady out for a run, admire her bravery.
As this fall race season is in full swing, chances are high
that you know a woman who’s racing towards a goal. It may be her first 5k, it may be her 101st marathon, but either way, take a moment to give your girl a high five. It doesn’t matter what distance, which race, or if you’re racing at all, going for a run is an amazingly gratifying experience. If you want to feel YOUR power, just strike out on your two legs…see how far you can go!
namaste and safe travels,
E
remember when you hit the streets…#wegonshine
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