Girls Talk Testimonials

"Marie Markham’s Girls Talk program has been a game changer for our team.  Even with the challenge of meeting through Zoom rather than in person, she has facilitated incredibly powerful conversations among our female athletes.  With extensive experience as both an elite athlete and a professional educator, as well as a sincerity our girls picked up on immediately, she creates a safe and productive space for exploring issues critical to female distance runners.  Moreover, Marie has also provided both resources and mentorship of our coaching staff so that we are equipped to continue these sessions for seasons to come."

Chuck Woolridge, 

Head Coach, Campolindo High School

"Through Marie Markham’s Girls Talks, we’ve been able to have difficult but necessary conversations about what it means to be a girl in this sport. As a senior who has struggled with body image and negative self-talk, I was grateful for this program and the way it normalized dealing with a changing body as a runner. It meant a lot to me that my younger teammates were informed and provided with a resource that could help them avoid the same issues. It was also an incredible opportunity to bond and get to know athletes from outside of our own training pods. The environment Marie creates in her sessions is so safe and welcoming, and she facilitates conversations in a way that makes everyone feel comfortable. For the sake of your girls team, I would highly recommend looking into this program!"

Gracie

HS Senior