Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont is one of the main sponsors of Girls on The Run and also one of my main clients, so each year, I photograph for them the big GIRLS ON THE RUN 5k race at Essex Junction Fairgrounds. AND, each year the event gets larger and larger. It is amazing to see how many hundreds of young Vermont girls are participating in this (national) program, created for pre-teens to promote self respect and healthy lifestyles through running.
After a couple of hours of face painting, stocking up on hair accessories (donated by Goody) and warming up, all runners come to the start line. They all wear the Number 1 on their shirt, because they are all NUMBER 1 just for participating. And at the end of the race, each runner gets a medal (donated by national sponsor New Balance shoes), which they wear proudly around their necks.
I love blogging about this event and showing off some of the amazing young women I get to photograph….
The first place finisher…
MY FAVORITE PHOTO OF THE DAY….
The Hinesburg girls!!!
If you’d like to see all the photos from this event or order pictures, please click HERE
Hi Karen,
Thanks for sharing all of the awesome photos from Sunday, GOTR,
with Nancy Heydinger. The one with the young girl in pink and blue
and me, with our hands in the air at the finish is really great!!!
I would love to purchase one to give to Katelyn. She had to work really
hard to make it to the end!!! this was quite an accomplishment for a very underpriveleged
young girl. GREAT PIC!!! Can you direct me how to purchase photos??
From your regular website??? Let me know! Thanks
Sally Hayes, CP Smith Coach for GOTR