I was so happy today to be able to volunteer with my friend Rontayza for the MU Women's and Children's Hospital Go Girl Run 5K and 1/2 marathon. There were over 1,000 participants from all over the country and it was so exciting getting to see women put fitness first and take care of themselves. Women are usually guilty of taking care of everyone else before themselves and it was good to see all of the families there cheering them on. I saw moms carrying toddlers, pushing strollers, running with their children and even running while pregnant over the finish line after the 13.1 mile 1/2 marathon!
I was so excited to support one of my teachers from 6th and 7th grade, Molly Froidl, as she completed her first 5K. She has made fitness a priority in her life in the last couple of years and we talked about how it had improved her health and her relationships with her children and husband. This just reinforced to me how important my platform, Operation Fit Kids is, and how much influence parents have in shaping fitness as a lifestyle for their children.
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