Girls on the Run is a nationally recognized not for profit that is run by certified coaches. GOTR inspires girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running.
Please note, the curriculum changes once in the Middle School. The topics are more advanced/mature as the girls continue to mature themselves. Here is a little more info regarding the Middle School program:
Heart & Sole is Girls on the Run’s new program for middle school girls! Heart & Sole creates a positive, structured space for middle school girls to learn about themselves, explore new ideas, cultivate empathy, strengthen connections and develop life skills that will help them as they move through adolescence and beyond.
The Heart & Sole curriculum is rich with themes girls can relate to, addressing the whole girl—body, brain, heart, spirit and social connection—and building important life skills such as team building, developing a support system, boundary setting, decision making, asking for and providing help and more."
This 10-week program is accessible to all girls regardless of athletic ability or fitness level and considers the range of ages and varied experiences of middle schoolers. Physical activity includes strength and conditioning appropriate for this age group. The season culminates with the Girls on the Run 5k, which is the celebratory event that underscores the confidence, competence, connection, character and caring they’ve been developing in the program and gives them a tangible sense of goal setting and achievement.
Please see girlsontherun.org for more information and a very inspiring video or contact debthomas327@gmail.com with any questions.