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National Coach Ambassador Spotlight: Meet Saundra!

02/13/2019

Meet Saundra Johnson! Her outgoing personality, passion for working with children and her work with Girls on the Run Corporate Partner, Black Girls Run!, make her an invaluable part of the Girls on the Run family. Representing Newport News, Virginia, Saundra is one of sixteen inaugural National Coach Ambassadors who not only support, but live, a joyful, healthy and confident lifestyle! Read more to see what this avid traveler inspires us!

5 Galentine's Day Ideas to Celebrate Your Girlfriends

02/12/2019

Love is a many-splendored thing! It’s even better when you’re sharing in it with those who know you best – your girlfriends! Sure, Galentine’s Day is over but it's never too late to celebrate the lovingly platonic relationships we cherish with the strong, beautiful women who empower, encourage and support us 365 days of the year.

15 Quotes to See You Through a Hard Day

02/04/2019

Every once in a while, we each experience a gloomy, no-good, terrible day. Those days when everything seems to go awry and it can be difficult to keep our heads up. But, don't fret. There's hope!