I was so struck yesterday that this community is chockablock with such strong and empowering women. I love the sense of strength we can draw from being a queen.
I can't help but think about the last International Women's Day. I am a core team member at my local parkrun and I asked if I can be the run director for IWD, meaning that I would get to do the pre-run brief, and would give me an opportunity to say a few words. I wanted to take a moment to acknowledge the role models, young and old who took part every week and would encourage each other without judgement!
I was shocked when I was approached by men asking me for a copy of the speech, I was asked if I was interested in coaching a GAA team and all!
I just wanted to share it here because, after a year of not having my parkrun community every Saturday morning, I am so lucky to be a part of this community!
The speech was inspired by the statistics about young girls dropping out of sports and activity at a much higher rate then boys as they transition into puberty.
@Sammi Trev LOVE THIS!! Love that you are out there inspiring others, way to go!!
@Sammi Trev Oh my goodness such inspiring words Sammi! So glad you felt firstly comfortable wanting to make the speech (you definitely would have made an impression on the day, no doubt) and comfortable to share with us! That was one of my main takeaways yesterday too, how empowering the day was and how empowered we are with this group. Women from round the world supporting strangers virtually, all from such different backgrounds, but the support, the empathy, the kindness, the sympathy, the genuine celebration for each achievement - the pure joy for being part of this group has made this day mean even a bit more to me this year than previous!
What a fabulous speech! Happy international women's day queens🙌👸
@Sammi Trev woow sammi, that is beautiful!!!! Its so true and honest and us women don't appreciate how good we r some days!!! Being part of this community has thought me so much about women and how incredible we are!! We support, comfort, check in and care for each other like a big family without even meeting!!!! Its wonderful!! Happy International women's day to all you beauties xxxx
@Sammi Trev Amazing .. Happy International womens day Queens xx
