Greetings my happy runners and readers! I wanted to use this space to tell you about an upcoming event R and I are involved with the Boston chapter of Girls On The Run (http://www.gotrboston.com/). If you haven’t heard of it, GOTR is a new learning program for girls 8 – 13 years old combining a training program culminating in a 5k fun run with self-esteem enhancing, uplifting workouts. The 24 lesson curriculum teaches life skills through group processing, running games, and workouts. Along with our coaches and board members, runners can get involved with Girls On The Run by joining the SoleMates charity running program. SoleMates allows you to individually raise money for Girls On The Run by running the race of your choosing (though the group is affiliated with certain races as well). For more info, please check out the website at http://www.girlsontherunsolemates.org/about_solemates.html
On July 13, 2011, we will be putting on the First Annual Find Your Solemate Fun Run. The night begins at 6:00 p.m. with a meet and greet featuring legendary Boston Marathon Champion Bill Rogers and local charity team marathon coach Rick Muhr at the Bill Rogers Running Center at Faneuil Hall. At 7:00 p.m. we will head out for either a 2.5 or 5 mile fun run, ending at The Black Rose where everyone gets a free drink ticket and light food. $15 for pre-registration, $20 day of. The event flyer is pictured below. For more information, visit http://www.tinyurl.com/findyoursolemate. We look forward to seeing you there!
