Girls on the Run: Expanding in West Seattle, searching for coaches

That’s a photo we shared this year when first word came in that Girls on the Run was expanding into West Seattle. Now, in its second year, it’s adding a new site – Pathfinder K-8 – as well as Hiawatha Community Center. As Amber Swim explains it, “Girls on the Run operates an afterschool prevention program that uses the power of running to educate and prepare preteen girls for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living. … Our program is facilitated by female volunteer coaches. Girls on the Run coaches do NOT need to be elite runners. Any woman who lives a healthy lifestyle and is committed to improving the lives of girls can be a GOTR coach.” Find out how to volunteer as a coach by going here. They’re accepting coaching applications until September 4th. The program sites will start twice-weekly sessions for girls (and coaches!) the week of September 28th, running through the New Balance Girls on the Run 5K on December 12th. For more info about participating, girlsrun.org is the place to go.

1 Reply to "Girls on the Run: Expanding in West Seattle, searching for coaches"

  • Click! August 2, 2009 (4:48 pm)

    We love GOTR! in fact on August 27th we’ll be hosting a little fundraising and awareness raising event for them at Click! There is info on our blog, http://clickdesignthatfits.com/blog/ Hope you can join us.

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