I run like a girl. And proud of it.

The Sweaty Girls Rock had a great weekend working at the "irunlikeagirl" booth at the recent Optimyz Health and Wellness Show in Halifax.  



Debbie invited us to join her in promoting our new favourite apparel from www.irunlikeagirl.com. Not only did we get to spend time with each other, we got to support and promote something we all believe in.




The booth had magnetic appeal - the moment someone realized what it was about they were hooked. "This would be perfect for my daughter!"  "Oh, I need to get one for my mom.  She just started working out and I'm so proud of her."  "I need one for me.  I'm hoping to run my first 5k this spring!"  We heard many inpsiring stories over the two days - a reminder that a girl's spirit truly is universal, ageless and endless.

It was especially inspiring to receive support from our male visitors. Two young fellas in particular approached to buy a couple hoodies. Assuming it was for a sister or girlfriend, I was what size she would need.  Imagine our delight when they both responded: "These are for us! We'd be honoured to wear this in the Bluenose!"



The few snide comments or raised eyebrows we did receive weren't entirely unexpected or even disheartening.  Changing perceptions or ideals, especially when it comes to those based in gender, doesn't happen over night.  And as I observed the few skeptics walk away, I could only assume they have never had the humbling experience of running in Queen Bee's wake.  God help them the day they do.



In a world that bombards girls with negative images, gender-based assumptions and unattainable ideals, this type of message is one to be celebrated and each time we put on our irunlikeagirl shirts, we do just that. It allows us to wear what we believe in on our sleeve. Literally.