Be You

Tonight I heard Ryan and Sarah Hall speak!  (If you don't know who Ryan and Sarah Hall are I would advise you to google them :-)  I went with three other ladies from school to an inner city school about 40 minutes away.  Ryan and Sarah talked about their organization, The Hall Steps Foundation. 
"The Hall Steps Foundation aims to empower the running community to use the energy and resources that fuel runners’ athletic achievements for social justice efforts. Currently in its first year of operation, the Steps Foundation funds initiatives that tackle structural causes of poverty such as chronic lack of access to basic entitlements including clean water, shelter and physical security. Specifically, Steps partners with leading international and local nonprofits in Sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia to fund projects that invest in sustainable methods of enhancing access to basic essentials. In the U.S., the Hall Steps Foundation is funding youth mentor and running programs across the country that aim to position athletic activity, goal-setting and training camaraderie at the center of the national movement to improve youth health, fitness and opportunity."


In addition to talking about their organization, the Halls shared their stories of how they started running.  Ryan shared that he found his passion for running at a young age and pursued that passion.  Ryan and Sarah encouraged us to be the best person we can be with our talents.  God gave us certain talents that are very different from others; we need to focus our attention on the talent God gave us and develop that talent.  Ryan stated that he believes greatness is achieved when we are who we are meant to be to the fullest.

Me, Sarah, Ryan, Hannah, and Katie