What goes on in a Girls on the Run Program?

 

 

 

GOTR programs are led by certified GOTR coaches. Up to 20 participants meet twice weekly at large fields or tracks for 1- hour sessions to prepare for a 1 or 3.1 mile running event.

The program includes 24 lessons that are designed exclusively for pre-teen girls. The lessons address specific life skills through the use of games, warm-ups, and workouts.

Topics covered during the program are based on the work of psychologists Mario Fantini and Gerald Weinstein. The topics focus on personal identity and connections with others, as well as feelings of powerlessness within oneself and the community.

Program participants explore the importance of being physically, mentally, and emotionally healthy. They examine their own core values and uniqueness. They also examine body image issues, stereotyping,  discriminatory behaviors, and the importance of maintaining a realistic and healthy view of themselves.

Girls take from the program a better understanding of how to process the cultural and social messages they receive through media and other institutions. They also see stronger place for themselves within their community.

 

Click Here to Register for Spring Program

 

 

 

To volunteer, send an email to: volunteer@girlsontherunnw.com

or call 360.733.6714

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