Girls on the Run

To say I was shocked that Jia wanted to join Girls on the Run is an understatement. This is the kid who complains loudly if we park too far away from stores, insists on knowing exactly how far and how long it may take to walk somewhere, and actually starts to cry any time I say we're going hiking. Her friends loved it though and she wanted to give it a try. Apparently running is MUCH better and far more interesting than walking. It helps to have friends and encouragement and goals. That, coupled with empowering curriculum and a great coach, makes for a winning experience! Jia's training runs, which totaled more than marathon, culminated in a 5K run with her team and running buddy Aunt Susie!


Some pictures from practice:

And some from the 5K! We could not be more proud of Jia for all of her hard work!