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Welcome to Girls on the Run of Western Colorado-- a life-changing, non-profit prevention program for girls in the 3rd through 8th grade. Our mission is to provide affordable and accessible programs to educate and prepare girls for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living. Our programs are offered in communities throughout Western Colorado.
Girls on the Run is an after school program that uses the power of running to help prepare girls for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living. Through interactive activities, such as running, playing games, and discussing important issues, participants learn how to celebrate being girls.The program focuses on building self-esteem and improving emotional and physical health. During the 10-week program, girls are empowered with a greater self-awareness, a sense of achievement, and a foundation in team building, to help them become strong, contented and self-confident young women. Coaches teach specific life lessons such as dealing with body image and the media, resisting peer pressure, making healthy decisions and contributing to the community. Along the way, the girls train together to walk or a run a 5K (3.1 mile event). Girls on the Run of the Grand Valley is an Affiliate/Independent Council of Girls on the Run International, which has a network of over 170 locations across the United States and Canada.
The fall season is almost underway. Mesa and Garfield County programs begin on Wednesday, September 8th or Thursday, September 9th, unless your site liaison or coach lets you know otherwise.
Routt County GOTR girls are already running.
August is back-to-school month, and we are getting geared up for our Fall 2010 Girls on the Run programs. Please click here for our Fall site list with locations, days and times. We are still confirming many of our sites, so check back frequently.
Registration forms will be distributed at school sites the first week of school.
Online registration for all sites, except June Creek Elementary closes on September 1st. Please contact the site liaison at your school after this date to see if room is available.
Coaches needed for the spring!
"I am there to teach and empower girls,
but often find they teach and empower me"
- Volunteer Coach
Volunteer coaches are the heart and "sole" of our program. Join 300+ volunteers this year throughout Western Colorado, and thousands more throughout the country, in making a difference for girls!
For more information on coaching and for coach training information, click here,
email jill@girlsontherungv.com or call 970.257.9267
Girls on the Run of Western Colorado would like to thank our national sponsor - New Balance - for their support of our programs. Additionally, New Balance further supported Girls on the Run of Western Colorado as we were recognized in 2010 as a
New Balance Foundation Grant Award Recipient
Girls on the Run would like to thank our 2010 Spring Program Sponsor:
Their support allows us to maintain an affordable and accessible program
for all girls throughout Western Colorado.
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