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Elisa Hull - Wonderful slideshow, you did an amazing job capturing the day!

Dec 07 2011

Girls on the Run – The Running Buddy

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In past races I have highlighted the Moms and the Dads that run with their girls. This year I want to highlight the Running Buddy.

In every 5k there are bunch of grown-ups who volunteer to to run with a GOTR girl who does not have a family/network member to run with her. Running Buddies are assigned to a team and the coaches identify the girls who could use some extra support and encouragement. The Running Buddies are ordinary folk from the community and most have never met their little buddy before the 5K. But you would never know that from the photos. What I see, as they come down the pike to the finish line, is the pride and joy they exude for their little buddy as she crosses the finish. Some cheer their girl on, some hold their hands, some hold their little buddies gear so she can run unencumbered, but all beam and radiate the community spirit that makes GOTRDC and this program so special and amazing to begin with.

Here are some of my favorite images of the Running Buddies from the December 2011 5K.

GOTRDC shared some testimonials from some of this year’s Running Buddies:

The young girls were amazing. I was a running buddy and was paired with an 11 year old, who really kept me moving. She was amazing and really motivated me!!! I think this is an amazing organization! Thanks so much for allowing me to be involved.
I plan to run again –it was a blast! Thanks for such a fun race!!!
I had a great time! Thank you GOTR for this wonderful experience

Thank you to all the 140 Running Buddies who came out to support a girl on the run.

If you are interested in becoming a Running Buddy for GOTRDC for the next 5K click HERE to learn more.

EDITED: To view all the photos form the GOTR-DC December 2011 5K click HERE

Tags: 5k WonderGirl Race, Girls on the Run DC, GOTR, GOTR 5K at AU, GOTR 5K December 2011, GOTR Running Buddy

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Betsy Hammond-Chambers - Running Buddies are absolutely critical to making our race day a success and Emily, your photos capture exactly the reason why! Thank you for sharing!

fran barnes - Wow, Emily! So wonderful. We are so grateful to our fabulous Running Buddies and Volunteers. Your photos capture what an amazing experience our 5K is for everyone – not only the young girls! Thank you!

Dec 04 2011

I {Heart} the Girls on the Run December 5K

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What a beautiful perfect morning to run a 5K. Want to see some yucky weather in which to run a 5K check out December 2008, November 2009, and December 2010.

Once again I had the honor and the privilege to be a part of Girls on the Run DC 5K. Every semester they ask be back and every time I say yes. Regardless of the weather, when I see the girls who are struggling get to the finish line start to beam as they round the corner for the home stretch…my heart is filled with love. Always.

I may only know them from the images I take every year but I could not be more proud, more excited, and more thrilled for each and every one. Every time I get a little verklempt. Every time I have to remind myself to keep shooting, because a part of me can’t help but put down the camera to cheer them on. Every time I can feel the love, the joy, the excitement, the energy, the full on girl-power-party.

It’s infectious.

This is why I {heart} the Girls on the Run 5K and make sure you go over Simple Expressions Photography, aka Paige Pearson and my second shooter for these races, for some more great images of today…she always manages to capture the heart of this event.

Also be sure to check out he GOTR-DC SmugMug page to see all the official Race Photos

Tags: 5k WonderGirl Race, Girls on the Run, Girls on the Run DC, GOTR 5K at AU, GOTR December 2011, Running, Washington DC Children's Photographer

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Sarah - Absolutely beautiful…what a perfect match you are for GOTR-DC. thank you, Emily!

Paige - Awesome Emily!

Amanda Marr - Emily – I’ve NEVER looked remotely good in any race photos, and yet you manage to make everyone in this race (and every one you’ve photographed) look beautiful and STRONG. Brings GIRL POWER to a whole new level.

Portia - Oh my gosh, love the girl in the 4th picture, with the black hoodie and bandana.

Betsy Hammond-Chambers - Emily Weiss + Girls on the Run – DC 5k races = Poetry In Motion!
Thank you, thank you , thank you Emily!!

Jun 21 2011

Girls on the Run Slideshow

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My most favorite part of the whole experience is to create this slideshow. I’ll just let it speak for itself

Tags: 5k WonderGirl Race, Girls on the Run, Girls on the Run DC, Girls on the Run DC June 2011, GOTR, GOTR 5K 2009, GOTR 5K at AU, Sildeshows

Jun 09 2011

The DADS of Girls on the Run

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In honor of Father’s Day, I wanted to take a minute to recognize that DADS that come out to support their daughters who participate in Girls on the Run.

There are Dads that coach a team, Dads that spray paint their hair pink, Dads that run with their daughters and hold their hand the whole way, Dads that cheer their girls across the finish, and the one that always brings a tear to my eyes are the Dads that slow down, step back and let their daughters shine across the finish ahead of them.

Here is a selection of photos of Dads that help to make Girls on the Run so special

Happy Father’s Day (a little early) to all the Dads out there that the support their girls!

Head over to my Facebook Page to see the rest of the photos HERE, and HERE, and HERE, and HERE

Tags: 5k WonderGirl Race, Girls on the Run, Girls on the Run DC, GOTR, GOTR 5K at AU, GOTR Spring 5K 2011, Running, Sports Photography, Washington DC Child Photographer, Washington DC Children's Photographer, Washington Dc Family Photography

Jun 05 2011

Girls on the Run June 5, 2011 5K

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When anyone asks why I continue to photograph the Girls on the Run 5K every semester I have only one answer.

Because I was once one of these girls.
Because watching the girls cross the finish brings tears to my eyes EVERY TIME.
Because watching the Moms, Dads, coaches, buddy runners, grandparents, and volunteers who run/cheer/propel/hold hands with these girls as they cross the finish line is the coolest thing ever.
Because the girls are amazing, special, powerful, strong and beautiful and watching them inspires me to push myself harder and reach my own goals.

I am so privileged I get to be a part of this amazing organization. I am so humbled they keep asking me back. And I am so fortunate that I get to be a part of this day.

Thank you to all the GOTR DC staff, volunteers, and American University for outdoing yourselves once again. And a special thanks to Molly Barker and Liz Kunz of GOTR, Councilmember Mary Cheh, HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, and Shellie Pfohl of the Presidents Council on Fitness for adding your star power to this years 5K.

And super special thanks to Paige Pearson of Simple Expressions Photography who is my perfect photo partner and helped photograph to this event. Make sure you check out her awesome first shots on her blog HERE

Tags: 5k WonderGirl Race, Charity Work, Girls on the Run, Girls on the Run DC, GOTR, GOTR 5K at AU, GOTR 6 2011, GOTR DC June 2011 AU, Running, Sports Photography, Washington DC Children's Photographer

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