Runner Spotlight: Lily Stankevich

Want to know more about our GOTR and GOT girls? Here’s a special section that highlights some of our amazing runners participating in the program.

Leaping Lily

Quick facts:

Age: 9

Grade: 4th

School: Crockett Elementary

GOTR Site: Edmonson

Seasons with Girls on the Run: First

Favorite color: Blue and lavender

In her words:

What is your favorite school subject?
Science.

What would you like to be when you grow up?
“I’m thinking about being a vet. I like animals.”

If you could eat one food for the rest of your life what would it be?
“Blueberry muffins.”

Who is your favorite singer?
“Taylor Swift. She bases her songs on what she’s feeling like. If I were a singer, that’s what I would do.”

What is your favorite part of Girls on the Run?
“Running with a group of people because it’s just fun.”

What have you learned from Girls on the Run and your coaches? “I’ve learned how to be more confident and positive and just think about good stuff.”

Coach Ruth Ann

Her Coach

Name: Ruth Ann

Seasons with Girls on the Run?
“This is my first time, so since January.”

What is your favorite part about Girls on the Run?
“Watching the girls improve and build confidence.”

Why did you get involved in Girls on the Run?
“I’ve been a runner for a long time and thought this was a good way to volunteer with my running.”

What is the most important lesson you teach the girls?
“Probably building self esteem and a positive body image is one of the most important things we teach the girls.”