During a sunset run in 1993, after years of questioning her self-worth and being defined by others, Molly Barker, found the inspiration that grew into Girls on the Run. Seeking a way to help girls thrive in a world that often sends them conflicting messages, she began creating a solution—a solution that would start with a small program and ultimately become a movement.
In 1996 she piloted the earliest version of a 12-week, 24-lesson curriculum with 13 brave girls in Charlotte, North Carolina. While it has evolved and the movement has grown, the heart of the program is still helping 3rd through 8th grade girls uncover their extraordinary potential, demonstrate courage, and generally embrace being "fantabulous."
The volunteer-led program weaves training for a 5K run with fun, experience-based lessons that improve self-awareness, build a collection of positive experiences and inspire life-changing confidence through accomplishment.
Inspiring girls to be joyful, healthy and confident.
These pictures are from the race day. Each girl runs with a buddy and I was Sierra's buddy. We got all decked out with the color spray, took team photos (those two cute women are her coaches) and got ready to race. Sierra did great and I had such a fun time running with her.
There were also a few Beaver fun runs for the other kids since the event took place in and around Reser Stadium. Garrett loved running around the football field and climbing all over the bleachers but when we stuck him in the little kids race he collapsed on the ground crying and had to "run" in on Eric's back. Mason ran a 1km and ran through the finish in 2nd place.
Good day, good memories made.
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