This Friday, March 8th, is International Women’s Day. I recently learned that women all over the world have been celebrating this day for over 100 years. Yes celebrations date back to the early 1900’s in Austria and Germany. Who knew? I am taking this as an opportunity to honor all the strong women in my life.
Celebrating International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day is intended to be a day to celebrate women’s achievements and impacts. Sounds like a good day to appreciate all of the strong women I am blessed to have in my life.
You have heard me go on on about my Moms Run This Town group. I truly feel so blessed to have found a group of women who have become my closest and dear friends. These women are not just a running group. They are a group of women who support each other in good times and bad. On my best days and on my worst days, these are the women I will forever want to be part of my life.
International Women’s Day also seems the perfect timing for the start of the spring season of Girls on The Run. Nothing warms my heart more than teaching this group of 3-6th graders how to feel more powerful and self secure. Watching them build self esteem and improve self confidence through physical accomplishments it priceless. Every season, there are a few girls who blossom over the course of the 10 weeks and it’s a fantastic process to be a part of.
I am participating in the virtual Zooma Women’s Day 5K this week as another way to honor the day. Let’s all run together. Find out more here http://zoomarun.com/race/womens-day-5K/ use RUNTHEWORLDBR for 10%. Proceeds benefit Women for Women International. We do #RuntheWorld.
I could go on and on about all the wonderful women I have in my life including all of my fantastic virtual running friends. Celebrate yourselves and your friends this week. You deserve it!
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What a lovely post! I have a super group of running friends – the Sedate Ladies – and yes indeed, we share much more than running. But also lots of running. I love how you’re supporting girls to run, too.
Thanks! It sure does help to have a supportive group of women in all aspects of your life
I had no idea that International Women’s Day has been being celebrated for so long. I thought it was just something that came up in recent years.
MRTT and GOTR sound like such great organizations. How lucky you are to have chapters of both near you!
I was surprised to learn that it has been celebrated for long as well. Yes I am very lucky to have both of them in my life
I love that you have such a supportive tribe! We all need our partners in crime, don’t we?
We sure do! I am so thankful that you are part of my virtual tribe
This is one of my favorite days of the year! i always love anytime we can celebrate all the amazing women in our lives.
Yes indeed! Glad to have you as part of my amazing group of women
I didn’t realize that International Women’s Day has been around for so long either! It’s a great day to celebrate the women in our life!
It sure is! Don’t forget to celebrate yourself too
I feel like I am totally celebrating NWD right here on your blog!! I love how you are all for women empowerment 🙂 I totally missed this day but at the same time, I feel like NWD is every day!
Well maybe it should be everyday!
I had no idea that International Women’s Day was Friday or that it had been celebrated for so long! This is definitely a great reminder to support and thank all the women in our lives 🙂
I totally agree! Let’s do it
What a great way to celebrate! I’m running my first Zooma Race this weekend!
zooma races are so much fun! Good luck-I will doing the virtual one
What a perfect way to celebrate! Happy International Women’s Day!
Right back at you! Have a great day
International Women’s Day is wonderful! I love Women’s History Month which is also in March. There are so many strong women in my life that I love and appreciate. The virtual race sounds like a lot of fun!
There are so many strong women to celebrate! I include all of my virtual running friends as part of my amazing crew
Isn’t it weird how this is suddenly a “thing”, and yet it’s been around a long time? Hope you enjoy the day with your strong women friends!
Yes I was surprised to find out it has been around for so long!
what a great post Deborah! I had no idea about this day and how long it has been celebrated
I was surprised to learn some of the history behind the day as well
This is a great day to celebrate 😉 I’m so thankful for all the positive people in my life, the ones who stick around, and the ones who high-5 me when I’m not expecting it. My running buddies (IRL and in the virtual world) are top notch 😉 (psst…you’re one of them!) 😉
Right back at you girlfriend! I am so thankful for the strong supportive group of women in my life
What a wonderful day to celebrate! I love the idea of celebrating with the start of Girls on the Run. I would like to get involved in that again someday!
I hope you have the chance to it’s really a fabulous program
I love that you’re celebrating this!
How can I not!? Have a great day
Aw really loved this post. I totally agree. We need to feel empowered to empower others! Thanks for sharing
Thanks! Hope you have a fantastic day
Yay for women! Love that quote too. So true!
Thanks I agree!
The virtual race sounds like a fun way to celebrate the day!
It is always fun to be a part of a bigger event even if virtually!
What a beautiful post. <3 Happy Women's Day, Deborah!!
Right back at ya girlfriend!
Having friends to run with makes the run go so much better! Glad you have a great group!
It’s the best motivation of all
Yay! I love that you’re celebrating the women in your life. I’m going to make sure I celebrate the ladies in my life on Friday!
That’s fabulous!
You are surrounded by so many strong and powerful women and they, of course, are surrounded by one in you!
Aww thanks I feel so truly blessed to have so many amazing women in my life. Counting you in that strong group too 🙂
I didn’t realize it was International Women’s Day this Friday! I need to check and see what local activities may be going on to celebrate.
Definitely!
I love celebrating all the amazing ladies in my life, and the ones who have paved the way in history!
I love that you are so involved with your MRTT group and GOTR!
You are an amazing role model to so many!
And you are super sweet! Hope you celebrate yourself today as well
GOTR sounds AMAZING!! I love that we have holidays like tomorrow to celebrate how awesome women are and what a difference we all make in the world! 🙂
Happy early IWMD, Deborah!!
I agree! Happy day to you as well lady!
I had no idea it has been celebrated that long!
Thank you for being a great role model for GOTR!! I keep telling myself that one day I would like to coach them again.
I hope you have the opportunity to do it again. It’s so fantastic!