February 2012 
Girls on the Run of Austin Newsletter
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In This Issue
GOTR Shop
New GOTR Video
In the Media
GOTR Austin

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NEW GOTR Gear Available!

Get GOTR apparel/merchandise online and help the our council  raise money by selecting Austin Council 269 when ordering.   *View catalog* 

 

 

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As part of our mission and commitment to Austin and surrounding communities, we will bring the Girls on the Run program to all areas in need, but we need your help.


Many of the girls in our targeted locations are unable to pay and participate in the program. If you are interested in providing a program scholarship, please DONATE. Scholarship amounts are $25 to $125.


A donation of $250 sponsors one girl for one season. This amount goes toward providing trained coaches, the GOTR curriculum, snacks, t-shirts and registration fees needed to support the program.
    

 

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About Girls on the Run  

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 achievement, girls along with their families, coaches and volunteers participate in a local 5K race.

 

Need Your Help This Weekend!      

  

26 Miles for 26 Charities logo Girls on the Run of Austin is in critical need of volunteers for  

our water stop at this year's Austin Marathon. Please join us in representing our fantastic organization and making the Austin Marathon a successful community event! Girls on the Run will be operating water stop number 21 as we hydrate and cheer on runners, young and old, from all over the country as they converge on Austin, TX for this exciting event.  

 

Come be a part of race weekend with us!  Several shifts available. For more information,  

shift times, and location, email Kim Heinen.     

    

New GOTR Video 

NEW! Girls on the Run 2012 Video

 

Need a new running song or a little pick-me-up for the afternoon? You're gonna love this  

new song. Written by singer and songwriter Jessica Sands, it sums up what it means to be  

a "Girl on the Run."  Sands was inspired to write the song for GOTR after running a Girls on the Run 5K as a running buddy.  Watch the video and share it with your friends.  You'll be singing it all day. 

Girls on the Run International
Girls on the Run International
Girls on the Run Song Lyrics by singer and song writer Jessica Sands

G-I-R-L-S,  G-I-R-L-S,  Girls on the Run - Yea,  Girls on the Run - Yea
[Repeated by Girls];   [Repeated twice by Jessica Sands]

She sees the starting line.  She just can't wait. Her heart is pounding.
Yea she knows it's fate.   The count goes off.   The wait begins.
Her breath is steady.   She's with her friends.

[Chorus]
She's a Girl on the Run - Yea;  Knows how to have fun - Yea;
She's a Girl on the Run - Yea;  Knows how to have fun - Yea;
She's a Girl on the Run.

Her spirit's strong. At every stage. Body racing. Her mind engaged.
With the team united. They breakaway. Determination. We all win today.

[Chorus]

Life changes course in a flash.   Let it last. Let it last.
Life changes course in a flash.   Let it last.
Life changes course in a flash.   Let it last. Let it last.
Life changes course in a flash.   Let it last.

Up ahead.   The finish line.   Faces they know.   Screamin' out their name.
Adrenaline pumpin'.   So much to gain.   Feelin' elated.
As they're crossin' the line - Yea;  This is the time - Yea;

We're Girls on the Run - Yea;  Know how to have fun - Yea
Girls on the Run - Yea;    Know how to have fun - - Yea
Girls on the Run

 

In the Media

Blog Post on Athleta.net 

 

Molly Barker, Founder and Vision Keeper of Girls on the Run International, shares the story of how she was inspired to run, and how that planted the seed for a program that's empowered hundreds of thousands of girls and women.  Read the blog post here...

 

 

Austin GOTR Program

Visit our website to see locations in Austin, Round Rock and Cedar Park. The twelve week GOTR program includes:  

  • Lessons conducted by two certified GOTRŪ Coaches
  • Proven curricula designed to address social issues faced by young girls, with an emphasis on building self-esteem and well being
  • Participation in the 5K Celebration Event
  • Healthy snacks at all workouts
  • Official GOTR T-shirt
  • A water bottle
  • New Balance running shoes for girls who do not have appropriate shoes
  • The Experience of a lifetime!
 To enroll your girl, contact the school listed on our website directly.