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You can help a girl cross the finish line of her first 5K!
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Share a girl's exhilaration and excitement as she crosses the finish line of her first 5K. For many girls, this is the biggest challenge- and biggest accomplishment- of Girls on the Run...and one of their favorite parts is having their very own Running Buddy by their side!
Girls on the Run participants top off their experience by running or walking in a 5K event at the end of the program. During the 12 weeks, the girls slowly build up endurance and stamina as the running games they play gradually increase the amount of running they do. They've learned to pace themselves with walking and running, set goals, and feel proud about what they accomplish-- whether it is walking a full mile with out stopping or running 3 miles! Each girl learns what works for herself-- her body, her fitness level, her goals.
The goal of the 5K is for the girls to do their best and HAVE FUN! Girls are not encouraged to race competitively, but are encouraged to reach their own goals. For most girls, that's making it to the finish-line- whether it is by walking, running or skipping!
The job of a running buddy is to be by her side for this fun and exciting experience. That means running or walking at her pace, encouraging her to do her best, but also recognizing and respecting her limits. The girls do a practice 5K at their program site to gear up for the main event-- the Komen Co-ed Race for the Cure 5K in spring and Wondergirl 5K *new* in fall.
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Qualities of a Running Buddy:
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Fun loving | enjoy spending time with youth | patient and supportive | ability to run or power walk a 5K
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When & Where:
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Buddies complete the Practice 5K at the girls' program site, about 2-3 weeks prior to the final 5K event. The Practice 5K generally lasts from 3:30 to 5:30 on a weekday afternoon. The final 5K event takes place on a Saturday or Sunday morning right after the end of the GOTR season. In Spring, it's the Komen Race for the Cure Co-ed 5K and in Fall it's the Wondergirl 5k. Current details and locations can be found on the online SIGN UP page. Fall 2008 RB Registration coming in early October!
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How to sign up:
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Be sure to check out the Running Buddy Job Description, and then SIGN UP online (Fall registration will open early October) Space is limited.
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