Girls on the Run also welcomes our new Fall Program and Race Sponsor: Alpine Bank!
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.
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 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.
Congratulations to our Solemates runners who completed the first annual Thelma and Louise Half Marathon in Moab on May 12th. It was a great event - and the beginning of hopefully a lot of running and races for some of our Solemates and the continuation of being a runner for many other. It was an amazing event and we encourage all older girls to think about participating in next year's Thelma and Louise women's only half marathon in Moab. Thanks also to our Solemates participants for raising money for Girls on the Run!
We are currently seeking volunteer coaches for our Fall 2012 season in the following counties: Routt, Moffat, Summit, Eagle, Eastern Garfield, San Miguel, Montrose - west end, Montezuma, Archuleta and La Plata. The Fall 2012 volunteer application is now available!
Click here for information on becoming a volunteer coach.
Girls on the Run Summer Camps
*both camps open to girls from any school or community*
June 18-22nd - Olathe
with special visit by GOTR Founder Molly Barker
or
July 9th - 13th - Grand Junction
in conjunction with GJ Parks and Recreation
Click here for more camp details and registration information.
June 21st - 24th - Molly Barker visits Western Colorado
Girls on Run Founder Molly Barker will be visiting our council.
Tentative Schedule:
Friday, June 22nd - Coach & Volunteer Meet and Greet - 4 - 6 PM Palisade
Friday, June 22nd - Run Raiser Dinner 6:30 - 8:30 PM - Grand Junction - Invite only*
Saturday, June 23rd - Volunteer and Donor Meet and Greet - Steamboat Springs
Saturday, June 23rd - Run Raiser Dinner - Steamboat Springs - Invite only *
*More details will be available shortly*
Run Raiser dinners are for girls who raised more than $250 in our First Annual Run Raiser. You will be receiving invitations soon!
Women's Camp 2012
Girls on the Run of Western Colorado and Third Sector Innovations invite you to partipate in the most exciting, refreshing and relaxing weekend (yes, all in one) for women this year!
 NO BOYS IN THE FORT
October 5-7, 2012
Pines Lodge -- Beaver Creek, Colorado
The Women's Camp 2012 Flyer can be downloaded for more information, and the Registration Form can be downloaded to get you signed up!Women - Here is your chance to experience the GOTR program you never had as a young girl. Join GOTR of Western Colorado and TSI for a weekend getaway in Beaver Creek, filled with opportunities to learn and develop - personally, professionally and physically. Saturday, May 5th - Girls on the Run 5KPresented by Rocky Mountain Orthopaedic Associates Thanks to everyone who came out and participated in the GOTR 5K this spring. With more than 2300 runners, it was the largest race in the Grand Valley this year!
GOTR would like to thank all of the volunteers who helped make the race possible. Thanks to the organizations and businesses who provided volunteer support - Target, Walmart, the Mesa County Health Department, Hilltop and CMU Americorps. Additionally, a special thanks to Meadow Gold and Barnes Electric who provided chocolate milk and water to all of our our participants, along with volunteers.
Please check out our race page for a complete list of GOTR 5K sponsors - thank them for their support with your business at their businesses!
GOTR 5K - Steamboat Springs Saturday, November 3rd 2012
Presented by McCreight Progressive Dentistry
And many other sponsors from the 2011 race - please click here to see our race sponsors. Please thank our sponsors by supporting their business!
Thanks to the 650+ runners, 50+ volunteers and many race sponsors that contributed to a successful GOTR 5K in Steamboat. The weather cooperated for the run, not as much for the travel, and all of our GOTR participants completed a 5K on a brisk late fall morning. Thanks to Casey Barnett who captured great moments, strong girls and beautiful scenery on camera.
Girls on the Run would like to thank our 2012 Spring Program Sponsor:
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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