Category Archives: Girls On the Run

Girls on the Run Was So Much Fun!

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Michelle O'Neil

Today was our fifth and final Girls on the Run 5K. We had to wake up before dawn to be there. As the race began, I felt euphoric, remembering how Riley fell on the gravel at the start of her … Continue reading →

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No Nonsense Nelly

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Michelle O'Neil

So, the morning after my little orchid meltdown, I opened the Girls on the Run book to prepare for the lesson I needed to teach and the topic was “negative self-talk.” Oy. The girls wrote down two negative self-talk examples … Continue reading →

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Girls On the Run, Albuquerque

Posted on July 30, 2010 by Michelle O'Neil

“At Girls on the Run I’ve learned more about being nicer, and health, and discovering what makes you unique. It makes me feel happy when I’m running and it’s also a fun experience.”                                                - Riley, 10 years old Last … Continue reading →

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Intolerant of Cruelty

Posted on May 5, 2010 by Michelle O'Neil

Monday at Girls On the Run, we discussed bullying. What it is. Ways to deal with it. What to do if it occurs. Riley did fine during the general discussion. She participated. She did fine throughout the warm up exercises. … Continue reading →

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Girls On the Run Teaches Assertive Communication

Posted on April 27, 2010 by Michelle O'Neil

Yesterday at Girls on the Run the lesson was about being assertive. We practiced using language to get our message across if someone is bothering us. Careful language, no blaming. No “you always…!” Or “you never!” No yelling. No ignoring ’til you lose your cool and explode. … Continue reading →

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Staying in the Race

Posted on November 23, 2009 by Michelle O'Neil

In one weekend, Riley took a promotional exam in martial arts, went to a birthday party unaccompanied by me (for the very first time!) and ran a huge 5K race with Girls on the Run. She even fell during the run,scraping … Continue reading →

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Walking at Girls on the Run

Posted on November 13, 2009 by Michelle O'Neil

I took this picture while I was walking with a girl from Girls on the Run. I liked how the sunshine was touching the faces of the tallest leaves remaining on top of the tree. I LOVE that color blue. Riley was running … Continue reading →

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Better Days Ahead, the Remix

Posted on November 6, 2009 by Michelle O'Neil

* Yesterday I picked Riley up after school and once again she was in the sensory room crying. Once again the aide brought Seth to Girls on the Run(GOTR) for me while I helped Riley calm down enough to make … Continue reading →

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