Our girls met up early on Sunday, May 3rd to run the Bun Run 5K. This marked the end of the Spring season, but was also the result of a lot of hard work over the last 12 weeks. The 5K is also a celebration and gives the girls the confidence in knowing that if they set their minds on a goal, they can achieve anything - they just have to keep moving forward.

 

During the race, girls collected keychain charms and beads as incentives for completing each mile. Once they finished the girls were given charms that read: Laugh Often, Love Much, Be Kind, Be Good, and Be Yourself - messages all the coaches at Girls on the Run felt honored the mission of our program.

 

After the race, the girls along with their friends and families joined in an awards ceremony where girls received certificates of completion. One parent commented, "She absolutely loves this program, and looks forward to the lessons every week. I cannot begin to tell you the positive changes we've seen in her."
 

GOTR is an after-school program that uses the power of running to help prepare pre-teen girls for a lifetime of self-respect, positive choices and healthy living. Over 12 weeks, girls are guided by trained volunteer coaches, and learn about the power of positive self-image. At the end of the semester, in celebration of their accomplishments, girls along with their families, coaches and volunteers participate in a local 5K race.