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Girls on the Run of Puget Sound in the News...
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Girls on the Run program helps preteens boost self-esteem, get physically active
by Stephanie Dunnewind
The Seattle Times, July 3, 2004
I can do it: Young girls discover the joys of running
by Mary Guiden
The South Seattle Star, June 16 - 29, 2004
Girls on the Run: Innovating running program enhances self-esteem in young girls (PDF, 202 KB)
by Craig Romano
Northwest Runner, March 2004
'Girls on the Run' offers positive lessons about exercise, life
by James Bush
The Seattle Sun, January 2003
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Girls on the Run International in the News...
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Since Molly Barker founded Girls on the Run in Charlotte, North Carolina in 1996, Girls on the Run has received quite a bit of media attention, including national news coverage from NBC and CNN. Here is a sampling of recent coverage. For a more comprehensive media list, visit Girls on the Run International's website.
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Runner's World
April 2004, GOTR Advertorial Presented by New Balance
December 2003, "Mile Markers"
March 2003, GOTR Advertorial Presented by New Balance
July 2002, "Our Hero: Molly Barker"
October 2000, "They're the Tops: 5 Runners Who Inspire Us"
June 1998, The Golden Shoe Award (given to Molly Barker)
CNN
September 2003, Health Desk Segment that profiles the Atlanta Council
Better Homes and Gardens
April 2003, "Talking About Weight: Ignoring the Scale and Focusing on Health" - cites GOTR as a program that helps boost self-esteem
ESPN
May 2002, "Apple Pie: Raising Champions" - An intimate yet riveting film about start athletes and their moms; featuring Molly Barker, Drew Bledsoe, Mia Hamm, Grant Hill, Shaquille O'Neal and others.
Charlotte Magazine (NC)
November 2002, "Running for Her Life" - Molly's inspirational story
People Magazine
April 22, 2002, "You Go, Girls!"- profiles Molly Barker in her personal struggle and creation of Girls on the Run
Parents Magazine
July 2000, "Helping Girls Run Free"
American Girl Magazine
May/June 2000 "Run'n'Games" - profiles Girls on the Run
Walking Magazine
April 2000, "Girls on the Right Track"
Healthy Kids
February/March 1998
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