Girls On The Run~ Core Values and Core Strength

Through my personal journey fighting back from illness, to  slow aging and to compete in the National Games for athletes  my age, I have been reaching out to show the way to a better today and better health for adults.  What's going on for children today to make for a healthier, happier tomorrow?  We hear all sorts of sad and disturbing news often related to negativity or bullying by  youth in America.  What about the good news?  Are we  doing enough to teach our kids to be confident, strong, healthy role models,  respecting themselves and others??? As a teacher, a nurse and a mother and grandmother, I believe we cannot assume all parents are instilling these values and traits in their children.  

When I began my journey, I mentioned in my first blog attempt, that when I was a girl, sports were not as available to females.  All the benefits of team sports in shaping the mental and physical aspects of growing young boys were not applying to girls.  If you were one of the 8 or 10 cheerleaders selected, you participated in a limited  way.   I am amazed at the number of adult women who do not embrace physical fitness and its benefits, but teaching and training was limited in our day.  It should be taught as a way of life from the start of public education.
 Through my beautiful niece Katie, who I am proud to say is a dedicated teacher, leader and role model for young girls at her school in New Hampshire, I recently discovered a wonderful program.  Girls On The Run,  is currently being adopted in elementary schools in New Hampshire to offer the benefit of organized sports to all girls.  The Organization is International, and in my opinion, should be adopted in all schools.  Our youth is worth it.  Our society needs it.

My niece, Katherine Hull

Selected to lead Girls On The Run at her school in New Hampshire

Girls On The Run

This is a physical activity based positive youth development program that inspires 3rd through 8th grade girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experiences based curriculum which creatively integrates running.   The program supporters " Envision a world where every girl knows and activates her limitless potential and is free to boldly pursue her dreams."  The program ends with a 5K run with all the girls in Girls On The Run in the state of New Hampshire.

Girls On The Run Core Values: 
*Recognize our power and responsibility to be intentional in our decision making
*Embrace our differences and find strength in our connectedness
*Express joy, optimism and gratitude through our words thoughts and actions
*Nurture our physical, emotional, and spiritual health
*Lead with an open heart and assume positive intent
*Stand up for ourselves and others

For more Information contact:

 Girls on the Run International

120 Cottage Place

Charlotte, NC 28207

ph 703-376-9817

fax  704-376-1039

email: info@girlsontherun.org

PLEASE share this information and support this type of program in elementary schools everywhere.
Your call or email to your neighborhood schools to request these programs can profoundly impact lives.  This is powerful!