So...What is Girls on the Run?
Stretch yourself – physically, mentally, socially and emotionally.  Girls will be inspired to a lifetime of self-respect and a healthy lifestyle through an innovative program that combines training for a 3.1 mile run/walk race with a fun, health education lesson plan.  This program promotes individual achievement and self –confidence.  Girls gain self-esteem and learn healthy lifestyle habits while training for a 5K run/walk race.  Girls on the Run is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping girls stay out of the “Girl Box” – a place where girls are valued more for their outward appearance than their character inside.  We are working to reduce at-risk behaviors such as substance abuse, eating disorders, and poor nutrition.

Our goals for each girl are to:

• Understand her place in the community.
• Have strong sense of identity.
• Learn how to give and receive support in a group.
• Learn to stand up for herself in a healthy manner.
• Have an improved body image.
• Complete a 5K run/walk event at Washington Park, mid-November

Program runs Tu/Th 2:30 - 3:45 (Sept - Nov )

• Cost $145
• Grades 3-6

More Information/Registration
Go to http://www.girlsontherundenver.org, http://girlsontherun.org or email pstraylor1@comcast.net  or psmckenna@hotmail.com to learn more this program.  For the Fall 2011 Informational Flyer, please click here.