“Run like a girl”, they said. So, I did.

Feeling the wind ruffle my hair, I ran.

From one leg to the other, delicately, carefully, without effort.

Gain everyone’s attention, look rather perfect.

“Why?” they said. “What does run like a girl mean to you?”

I locked myself in silence. Sat down in a corner. Thought about all these strong, powerful women who fought for their rights, for equality.

Therefore, why didn’t I run as fast as I could, the best I could?

Our society has created this phrase “like a girl”.

When did something “like a girl” become an insult?

Why doesn’t it mean “win the race” in our heads?