Earlier in the summer my seven year old, Megan, asked if one day she could join me on a run. I hadn’t given much thought before about letting her accompany me on an early morning run (which I selfishly guard as “me time”) but ever since completing the Detroit Free Press Half Marathon with my mom last fall (my dad ran the marathon and my sister ran the 5k) I’ve had hopes that Megan might follow in my footsteps and experience the thrill of running for herself.
Which is why I was excited to discover Brianna Grant’s book, We Are Girls Who Love to Run
We Are Girls Who Love to Run is written in both English and Spanish. It is geared for 9-12 year olds but it will appeal universally to female runners of all ages.
About the Author
Brianna was inspired to write We Are Girls Who Love to Run after coming in contact with students in her third grade classroom who ran with Girls on the Run International. We Are Girls Who Love To Run was self-published by Brianna under Balanced Steps LLC – “engaging bodies and minds to achieve goals.” In addition to being a writer, educator and self-published author, Brianna is a mom. She even finds time to blog.
Win It! I have one signed copy of We Are Girls Who Love to Run to give to one of you. Maybe you know a girl who loves to run…or maybe you are that girl. Either way leave me a comment relating to this post (ie. who you think would like this book or a question/comment for Brianna) and I will enter you in the drawing (one entry per person). The giveaway will end at 5 p.m. on Friday, August 8th. I will notify the winner via e-mail. Want more giveaways? Join in on the fun at the Bloggy Giveaways Carnival all this week.
Scroll down to read a special guest post written by Brianna. You might even be inclined to lace up your own running shoes and join her as a girl who loves to run.
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Unfortunately, I have severe psoriatic arthritis and can barely walk a block anymore, but my 16 yr old daughter loves to go for runs.
We live on an island so there is always a coastline for her to run on. I think she would love this book.
Great giveaway, thankyou.
I am a runner wannabee who has done a few very slow 5ks. I wish I had started running when I was young. If I win, I hope this book will inspire my daughter to run with me. Thanks!
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My daughter who does cross country would love this.
Those interested in this book might also like to know about Girls on the Run . I’ve just gotten to know this organization because I ran with and encouraged some of their members in a recent 5K race. GOTR encourages preteen and older girls to train for and run a 5K, helping them to gain self-esteem, etc. I’d be thrilled to see both my granddaughters doing this at some point in the near future.
This looks really lovely – and I bet my wonderful little niece would absolutely love it. She’s such a bundle of energy – maybe this would give her a good outlet!
I’d love to give this to my daughter. She loves running. She said it’s peaceful and a time to reflect and think.
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