Coming this fall to Timber Trail Elementary Calling all 3rd- 5th grade girls. Come be a part of the fun! Join us at Girls on the Run! 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, teen pregnancy, and poor nutrition. What if I don’t like to run?We use the term “running” loosely – girls can run, hop, skip, speed walk or dance towards their goals. The lessons promote self-challenge instead of competition; self-worth instead of societal worth; and cooperation instead of rivalry. 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 in the community.
Watch for details. Online registration starts August 15. Practices are Monday and Thursday
for 75-90 minutes. Practice beings week of September 12th and runs
through week of November 14th.
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