What is GOTRSD?
Girls on the Run of San Diego is a life-changing, experiential learning program for girls ages eight to eleven years old. The program combines training for a 5K (3.1 mile) running event with self-esteem enhancing, uplifting workouts. The goals of the program is to encourage positive emotional, social, mental, spiritual and physical development.

What is the program?
In both the spring and the fall, there is a twelve week program which meets twice a week after school for an hour and fifteen minutes. Each of the 24 sessions has a different theme and topic. The girls begin with a warm-up, consisting of various games that are both physical and mental in nature, and complete a running workout and cool down. The after-school program culminates in a non-competitive 5k (3.1 mile) race.

What is the Objective of GOTRSD?
The objective of Girls on The Run San Diego is to reduce the potential display of at-risk activities among its participants, including fewer adolescent pregnancies and eating disorders, less depression and suicide attempts, as well as fewer substance/alcohol abuse problems and confrontations with the juvenile justice system.

Who can participate?
Girls ages 8-11 years old are eligible to participate this spring. Girls do not need to have running experience. The program tailors the workouts to meet the individual fitness level of the participants.

How much does the program cost?
The cost of the each session is $200.00*. The costs includes:

• 24 Consecutive 75 minute sessions conducted by a certified GOTR coach
• End of lesson snacks
• Lesson handouts and materials
• Girls on the Run t-shirt
• Water bottle
• End of the season certificates and awards

*Full and partial scholarships are available

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