I remember running my first big race. The anticipation the night before, the nervous yet excited feeling as you wait at the start line, and the energy you get from the crowd cheering you on.
Running races simply put, is one of my favorite things. And this past Saturday, as I watched my Girls on the Run team line up for their 5K, I was overjoyed with how much I love running, and so proud of the progress these 3rd-5h grade girls had made! To see the girls I helped coach over a 10 week period so excited to be there and race just made my heart skip a beat! You could feel the excitement and energy at the start line as the girls began to warm up, just itching to get out there and run!
It was simply an amazing experience to be a coach for Girls on the Run this season. I got to meet and work with some amazing women, share my passion for running and serve my immediate community!
And as I watched each and every girl cross the 5K finish line with a huge smile on their face, I was so proud to be there supporting such a great organization! And as I think back to the Girls on the Run season I realize just how important those few hours a week volunteering are/were.
How are you impacting someones life?
"Every action we take impacts the lives of others around us. The question is: Are you aware of your impact?" - Arthur Carmazzi
