#LikeAGirl Super Bowl Commercial Gets Runners Buzzing
The above TV commercial looks to start a movement that removes the negative connotation associated with the phrase “like a girl.” And runners of all abilities quickly took to social media to join in on Sunday night after its airing during the Super Bowl.
Always, a brand of female hygienic products, launched the campaign in 2014, but it was brought to the spotlight with its 60-second Super Bowl commercial that aired in front of millions. Immediately after it showed, the running community joined in.
Run #LikeAGirl pic.twitter.com/aVa8QL2RIC
— Emma Coburn (@emmajcoburn) February 2, 2015
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We know what strong, confident women can truly accomplish when you run #LikeAGirl Credit: Image of Sport pic.twitter.com/niUKe685zH
— USATF (@usatf) February 2, 2015
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It wasn’t just professional runners, either. Many women made their contribution to the campaign, be it age-group athletes or college runners like Michigan’s Erin Finn:
we run #LikeAGirl, try to keep up :) pic.twitter.com/EDwDtSLLaO
— Erin Finn (@erinefinn) February 2, 2015
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Several others posted their #LikeAGirl contributions on Instagram, including top marathoners Shalane Flanagan and Kara Goucher. Though Goucher brought it over to Twitter, as well.
Spent the last 30 min liking every #LikeAGirl hashtag I could find on Instagram. Keep them coming ladies. #inspired
— Kara Goucher (@karagoucher) February 2, 2015
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There’s no consensus on what Super Bowl commercial was the “best” in 2015. But as far as buzz in the running bubble? #LikeAGirl ruled the night.