Meet Amy Regan! This sensational and skilled GOTR alumni currently works at Garmin International on the Global Partnerships & Engineering Business Development team. She has previously won the NCAA D3 National Championships, competed at the U.S. Marathon Olympic Trials for running, and raced at the U.S. 10K Track Nationals. Learn more about her GOTR alumni journey below!
Whether on the track or working in tech, Amy’s journey as a Girls on the Run alumni showcases the power of perseverance and passion. A decorated collegiate runner and professional engineer, she seamlessly blends her love for movement with her talent for innovation. Amy’s journey shows girls they do not have to be just one thing. Her multifaceted skillset and confidence embody what it means to activate your limitless potential. Fueled by the self-esteem she gained through GOTR, she proves that strength comes in many forms—crossing a finish line or solving complex business engineering challenges. Through her achievements, Amy inspires young girls to boldly chase their dreams in athletics, STEM, and beyond.
Amy glowing with pride and confidence after completing the Garmin Half Marathon.
Years before she became the runner and engineer she is today, 8-year-old Amy took a chance on something new by lacing up her sneakers and walking into her first Girls on the Run practice.
She was excited to be part of this new group, as camaraderie, games, and embracing the joy of movement were already the highlights of her days. Little did she know that this experience would lay the foundation for a lifelong love of running.
Young Amy, in the front row with a pink headband, experiencing a joyful moment with her GOTR teammates at a celebratory end-of-season 5K.
The GOTR alum shared, “Girls on the Run instilled in me the power of consistency and showing up for myself.”
She continued, “At every practice, we were encouraged to take things one step at a time—warm-ups, fun activities, or our training runs. I still carry those lessons with me today. Whether in running, my career, or life’s unpredictable moments, I know that progress isn’t about giant leaps—it’s about showing up, putting in the work, and trusting the process.”
Amy with her college teammates coming together to celebrate an incredible NCAA D3 National Championships win.
Growing up playing team sports, Amy knew she wanted to stay involved in athletics when she went to college.
So, when the moment arrived, she found herself drawn back to running—the sport that first ignited her spark. She said, “The confidence I built at age 8 through GOTR helped me embrace the challenge of joining a new team, forming friendships, and building a community.”
Amy embracing her strength, Star Power, and skills at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials.
Amy had outstanding success in that area: winning the NCAA D3 National Championships, competing at the U.S. Marathon Olympic Trials, and racing at the U.S. 10K Track Nationals.
Her passion for running has also shaped her career, and today, she is employed at Garmin International on the Global Partnerships & Engineering Business Development team—helping others embrace the power of movement and technology.
Amy supporting Girls on the Run by celebrating participants and handing out medals at a recent 5K.
The impact of Girls on the Run extended far beyond Amy’s first 5K finish line.
Although Amy’s relationship to running today differs from that of her college years, the act of movement remains a key source of happiness in her life. Running has become less about competition for Amy and more about finding pleasure in every stride. Amy concluded, “There is so much power in having running and an active lifestyle as part of your toolkit. Stories like ours show the lifelong impact of GOTR—not just in sports, but in confidence, community, and career paths.”
