I'm thinking about signing up to be a Running Buddy for Girls on the Run, a "life-changing, character development program for 3rd - 5th grade girls in the Portland Metro area."The Web site says they "use exercise, positive reinforcement, and encouraging role models to provide girls with the confidence they need in those critical pre-teen years. Each ninety-minute lesson combines running and walking games with discussions about various life skills, including healthy eating, leadership, setting goals and cooperation."
Running Buddies work with the girls on a practice 5K run/walk and then again at a real 5K - the Portland Starlight Run in June. When we did the race last year, we saw tons of girls on the run in their matching T-shirts. It was really cool!
My cousins have done it. Kayla's even in one of the pictures on the GOTR Web site:
Anyone else out there want to join me? OR do you have a girl in your life who could benefit from GOTR? Check it out!:)
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