The Athletic Scholars in Bekoji Blew Us Away

We had heard stories and seen videos of the high-level athletic training provided by Coach Fatiya in our Bekoji Girls Gotta Run program. And we are happy to report, the reality was just as impressive as the hype.

The girls in our Bekoji program meet early in the morning four days per week for running practice -- rain or shine. Coach Fatiya encourages them and perfects their form as they run warm-ups, complete drills in unison, and speed around the field. 

There is also time for joy during practice as the camaraderie the runners feel for one another is palpable. Singing and dancing at the end of practice is common (and the girls are almost as good at dancing as running). 

We heard from the government officials in Bekoji that the GGRF Runners and Coach Fatiya are a source of pride for the whole town. We learned that the athletes are an inspiration for younger girls and that Coach Fatiya is a role model for hundreds of our current and past Athletic Scholars.

We are so inspired by these runners and happy to be a part of their journey as young athletes.