tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post6828187348298271908..comments2024-03-26T20:07:47.116-04:00Comments on Fairytales and Fitness: Race Day- EncouragementFairytales and Fitnesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-19551778823877546232016-05-24T23:22:07.737-04:002016-05-24T23:22:07.737-04:00I was a buddy runner once for GOTR and loved it. Y...I was a buddy runner once for GOTR and loved it. You're right, it's the perfect place for giving encouragement. :-)<br /><br />Thanks for linking up!Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15673587906852568968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-46150789701451683612016-05-22T22:13:12.028-04:002016-05-22T22:13:12.028-04:00I'm glad the weather turned out nice! GOTR is ...I'm glad the weather turned out nice! GOTR is such a great program. It's a shame the course was designed that way, though, and a shame the finisher's medals didn't come in on time.Meaganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02484494180842875733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-9806866459839497142016-05-19T19:54:41.119-04:002016-05-19T19:54:41.119-04:00How amazing. I wish my school had a Girls on the R...How amazing. I wish my school had a Girls on the Run Club!Abbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16974948295074149005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-29072594546756599202016-05-19T17:58:15.515-04:002016-05-19T17:58:15.515-04:00GOTR is such an amazing cause! So cool that you d...GOTR is such an amazing cause! So cool that you did the race. I've done it before with running buddies and it's a blast.julie Wunderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06266558547048650273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-23463722012841730732016-05-19T06:54:53.302-04:002016-05-19T06:54:53.302-04:00GOTR embodies encouragement! It's great that y...GOTR embodies encouragement! It's great that you are volunteering to encourage those girls.Cocohttp://got2run4me.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-26236091851461545842016-05-19T06:25:10.481-04:002016-05-19T06:25:10.481-04:00That does sound really confusing and not great for...That does sound really confusing and not great for new runners.Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happyhttp://www.hungryhealthyhappy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-47221328142589671932016-05-19T00:01:22.557-04:002016-05-19T00:01:22.557-04:00Glad you had good weather.
But thats too bad abou...Glad you had good weather. <br />But thats too bad about the poor planning. A lot comes down to experience and a lot of people think throwing a fun run together is easy as pie. But truth is it takes a little skill to organize. If they do it again maybe they will make some corrections :)<br />As long as the kids had fun thats really all that matters. Heck kids can have a blast even in disorganized things. I know I am weird but I'd say its a no biggie on the medals, kids don't need them. A job well done having fun doing it will mean and teach them far more than a medal will.<br />I do love you ran it with them to encourage. That's awesome! !! Kids need more role models these days and your a great one!Runaway Bridal Plannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18436851320623647572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-85414159136802032572016-05-18T21:37:07.312-04:002016-05-18T21:37:07.312-04:00I have been wanted to get involved in GOTR for a l...I have been wanted to get involved in GOTR for a long time but there is not a local chapter near me....I have heard many of the races are in parking lots, etc...maybe we could all ban together and get on the planning board! I am glad you had a fun race despite the start and the medals!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13027399809480930181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-20283168752147505642016-05-18T21:36:12.162-04:002016-05-18T21:36:12.162-04:00I have been wanted to get involved in GOTR for a l...I have been wanted to get involved in GOTR for a long time but there is not a local chapter near me....I have heard many of the races are in parking lots, etc...maybe we could all ban together and get on the planning board! I am glad you had a fun race despite the start and the medals!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13027399809480930181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-27444023459613942752016-05-18T17:54:50.943-04:002016-05-18T17:54:50.943-04:00Sounds like you all had some planning glitches for...Sounds like you all had some planning glitches for your race I guess it happens. Our race was Sunday too and it went beautifully. Love to be involved with GOTRdeborah @ Confessions of a mother runnerhttp://confessionsofamotherrunner.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-7887225476828596422016-05-18T15:50:14.534-04:002016-05-18T15:50:14.534-04:00Oh wow, this had the makings for a great race an r...Oh wow, this had the makings for a great race an really just some simple planning ahead could have resolved all of this! I am so very glad you volunteer your time and effort to this and I know the girls appreciate it not to mention the way it makes you feel helping others. I hate the race had it's hiccups but still turned out alright! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12325341013716918783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-70784284933524274182016-05-18T12:31:40.676-04:002016-05-18T12:31:40.676-04:00wow, too bad about the disorganization. That was p...wow, too bad about the disorganization. That was probably discouraging not being able to find the start line and then to have a hill! If it was the first race for most of these girls, though, at least they wouldn't have anything to compare it to...and they got to run their first race! The medal at the finish line would have been ideal, but getting it a few days later will be a great surprise.Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-18656758487232850412016-05-18T11:28:11.008-04:002016-05-18T11:28:11.008-04:00Definitely a shame that it wasn't better organ...Definitely a shame that it wasn't better organized, especially for something that they had all worked so hard on. But luckily for them, they had some pretty great support from you and the other running buddies and coaches!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04260595416987210214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-23532953585985978622016-05-18T10:59:57.791-04:002016-05-18T10:59:57.791-04:00So sad that none of the girls got their medals at ...So sad that none of the girls got their medals at the end of the race, but it sounds like they were in good spirits. GOTR is such an awesome group! I need to get involved with our local chapter. Glad you had a good time even though they definitely could improve the runner experience.thesimplepeachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01554152369638673952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-5311904898818084002016-05-18T10:59:13.628-04:002016-05-18T10:59:13.628-04:00Thanks Karen. She said she wanted to do it again w...Thanks Karen. She said she wanted to do it again which made me smile!Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-27553970823998600912016-05-18T10:57:45.135-04:002016-05-18T10:57:45.135-04:00I had several girls tell me they would definitely ...I had several girls tell me they would definitely do it again, which is a good sign!Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-88902542072168914992016-05-18T10:56:54.411-04:002016-05-18T10:56:54.411-04:00I figured that even if it rained it would be okay ...I figured that even if it rained it would be okay since it was such a short distance. Thankfully it didn't though!Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-82871134250823657012016-05-18T10:55:44.397-04:002016-05-18T10:55:44.397-04:00I agree that the price for each girl to participat...I agree that the price for each girl to participate was rather high. Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-42348261725956805292016-05-18T10:54:01.140-04:002016-05-18T10:54:01.140-04:00I did get some compliments on my pants! Some lady ...I did get some compliments on my pants! Some lady behind us said she was keeping an eye on me because of my pants so she could keep up with us! Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-69030944438551268122016-05-18T10:50:41.903-04:002016-05-18T10:50:41.903-04:00The race itself has organized it was just the star...The race itself has organized it was just the start part that was confusing.Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-63417235645047301812016-05-18T10:49:34.124-04:002016-05-18T10:49:34.124-04:00We actually had timing chips but there was only a ...We actually had timing chips but there was only a mat at the Finish not the start.Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-72586482603963864822016-05-18T10:48:39.479-04:002016-05-18T10:48:39.479-04:00It really was a nice event!It really was a nice event!Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-27018586145183698892016-05-18T10:38:50.098-04:002016-05-18T10:38:50.098-04:00So glad the weather was nice for the race. Sorry a...So glad the weather was nice for the race. Sorry about the crazy start, course, and lack of medals for the girls but I know your little buddy had a great time and I know your running with her made a difference! I so wish we had a GOTR here!Karen Sealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01859540994687133829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-72071352430620567772016-05-18T09:10:03.107-04:002016-05-18T09:10:03.107-04:00That's great that you ended up with nice weath...That's great that you ended up with nice weather instead of the predicted rain. And it sounds like fun having the farm animals along the way :) But the start sounds really confusing. I hope the girls still had a good experience and want to keep with running in spite of that.Chaitalihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09118655603196065126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-63748869359153134642016-05-18T09:05:54.422-04:002016-05-18T09:05:54.422-04:00hehe, I'm with you on stalking the weather, on...hehe, I'm with you on stalking the weather, only in my case, it's because I really want to go hiking up a mountain but there are projected thunderstorms (noooo!).<br /><br />The start sounded like it was pretty confusing, but I'm glad the weather turned out well!Farrahhttp://www.fairyburger.comnoreply@blogger.com