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Posts tagged "Girls on the Run Chicago"

TWO Chances to Participate in a Girls on the Run 5k in Chicagoland this Weekend

Dare I say that spring/summer seems to have finally arrived? (Knock on wood.) And just in time, too!  My favorite event of the year is this weekend: the New Balance Girls on the Run 5k!  In Chicagoland, we’re lucky to have not one, but two Girls on the Run councils, so I’m certain that one... Read more »
By Lauren Kaminsky,
June 2, 2011 at 12:41 pm
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Fearless Friday: Negative Voices

Hopefully, by now you know that I am training for Ironman Steelhead 70.3 to raise money for Girls on the Run – Chicago.  This spring, I am also lucky enough to get to coach twelve fantastic girls at at GOTRC site.  To say that I love spending two days a week with these girls is... Read more »
By Lauren Kaminsky,
March 17, 2011 at 9:52 pm
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International Women's Day

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Today is the 100th Anniversary of International Women’s Day, a day where people around the world celebrate the achievements of women and get inspired to keep changing things for the better.  (Even Google got in on the celebration today, by changing its logo in honor of the event!) There are lots of ways, big and... Read more »
By Lauren Kaminsky,
March 8, 2011 at 1:41 pm
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Girls on the Run - Chicago Kicks Off Their Biggest Season Yet Today!

Today is the kick-off of the Girls on the Run - Chicago spring season.  This week, about 198 sites will kick off and more than 4,000 girls will start getting ready for the New Balance Girls on the Run – Chicago 5k presented by McDonalds in June.  Along the way, they’ll learn how to stay true to... Read more »
By Lauren Kaminsky,
March 7, 2011 at 1:01 pm
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Fearless Friday: Happy Birthday to ME!

To celebrate turning 26, I’ll be heading out for a two hour run in the sunshine and snow this afternoon.  Yes, you read that right. I am celebrating my birthday with a run in the snow… for two hours.   Because I wasn’t an athlete when I was growing up, sometimes I am still surprised by... Read more »
By Lauren Kaminsky,
February 4, 2011 at 8:57 am
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Believe in Yourself

It turns out I have been holding myself back. If you just arrived at Fearless Fridays, click on the link above and get caught up.  I’ll wait.  Okay, so you know now that I’m training for a Steelhead 70.3 for Girls on the Run – Chicago.  While I’m training, my goal is to fearlessly follow... Read more »
By Lauren Kaminsky,
January 28, 2011 at 3:22 pm
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Fearless in 2011

In 2011, I’m resolving to be fearless.  I’m going to do something that, this time last year, I never imagined I’d be doing.  (In fact, I very frequently told people it wouldn’t.)  On August 14, I am going to swim 1.2 miles, then get on a bike and ride 56 miles, and finish by running... Read more »
By Lauren Kaminsky,
December 31, 2010 at 11:47 am
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P4A: Girls on the Run - Chicago

I have expressed my love for Girls on the Run – Chicago many times before.  Full disclosure: In fact, I professed my undying love for them so many times that they recently decided to hire me as their Media & Marketing Coordinator.   So today, when bloggers around the nation are writing about their favorite charities... Read more »
By Lauren Kaminsky,
December 17, 2010 at 2:28 pm
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Holiday Shopping Guide for Outside the Girl Box Girls

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If you’re shopping for a pre-teen girl this holiday season, look no further for awesome gifts at a variety of prices.
By Lauren Kaminsky,
November 29, 2010 at 1:26 pm
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There's Still Time to Register for Saturday's Girls on the Run - Chicago 5k!

TOYOTA PARK will be looking very pink this Saturday as the New Balance Girls on the Run – Chicago 5k presented by the Chicago Fire takes place!  The 5k is the big celebration moment for girls in third through eighth grade who have just completed the Girls on the Run program.  But even if you’re... Read more »
By Lauren Kaminsky,
November 9, 2010 at 12:22 pm
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