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*Please note that mid-May - mid June GOTR will be upgrading our website and transferring to another host. We will try to keep information updated and the site complete; however, we just wanted you to be aware there might be some issues with our site during this time. Check back in mid-June for our new website look!*
Welcome to Girls on the Run of Western Colorado-- a life-changing, non-profit prevention program for girls in the 3rd through 8th grade. We inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running. Locally, we also strive to insure that our programs are affordable and accessible for all girls. Our programs are offered in communities throughout Western Colorado. In the 2012-2013 school year, we had more than 2200 girls running across 16+ counties in Western Colorado and Eastern Utah. The teams are coached by more than 400 volunteer coaches.
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 run a 5K (3.1 mile event). Girls on the Run of Western Colorado 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.
Click here for a GOTR Video!
GOTR is seeking coaches for our fall 2013 season in the following counties:
Summit, Routt, Eagle, Moffat, Eastern Garfield, Pitkin, San Miguel, Montezuma, Archuleta and La Plata.
Please click here for our Coach Information page - to see what how you can become involved.
GOTR 5K Race
Thanks to everyone who came out and ran, watched or helped at the GOTR 5K on Saturday, May 4th. It was a beautiful day! Congratulations to everyone who finished the 5K.
Keep Active this Summer -
Check out our calendar in early June for healthy family events throughout our Western Colorado!
Join us this summer for one of our GOTR Summer Camps in Olathe, Craig, Grand Junction and Frisco.
Click here for GOTR Summer Camp Information
Calling High School (and former GOTR) Girls: We are looking for Junior Counselors for our summer camps. Click on the link above to see if any of the camps might work for you and then email jill@girlsontherungv.com to get an application and more details.
Girls on the Run would like to thank our 2013 Spring Program Sponsor:
Thanks to our newest sponsor as well who is allowing our network of 450+ volunteer coaches and board members across Western Colorado to share ideas, projects, and pictures:
With the power of Podio, our free crm tool our team can effectively work together from anywhere, to escape email overload, alleviate document chaos and much more. Get structured with Podio's easily modified workspaces and apps, so you and your team can work the way you want to.
Their support, along with the support of our other sponsors and donors across Western Colorado, allows us to maintain an affordable and accessible program
for all girls throughout Western Colorado.
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