The Abingdon Girls on the Run Team is off to a great start as we kicked off our re-entry season at Abingdon! Our students and coaches are enjoying setting star goals, getting to know one another, learning how to be strong and independent, and practicing our running. We have been confirmed for our 5K!
- WHEN: Sunday, May 21st at 8:30am
- WHERE: BASIS Independent School, 8000 Jones Branch Drive, McLean VA, 22012
Each GOTR student will need a ‘buddy runner,’ which is an adult to run the course with them. Please consider joining as a buddy runner. Many family members or friends will join their specific GOTR students, but some girls will not have an adult that they can run with. We encourage our Abingdon community to register to run and support. If you are interested, please reach out to Ashley Farrugia ([email protected]) or Erin Mahaffey ([email protected]).
Abingdon Girls on the Run participants do NOT need to register.
Non-running volunteers are also needed on 5K day. GOTR NOVA will need people to help with packet pickup, race-day water stations, cheering, corralling, and several other race-related activities. If you are able to help, registration will be available in May; we will share the link as it comes available.
Anyone can register, so share widely and let us know if you have any questions. Thank you!
Further information from Girls on the Run:
Why do we have Buddy Runners?
At Girls on the Run of Northern Virginia, we want all of our Girls on the Run and Heart & Sole participants to have a positive 5K experience at the end of their 10-week programs. By the time they get to the 5K, the girls have hopefully developed the skills they need to be confident, happy, and healthy as they navigate future life challenges.
For many of them, the Girls on the Run 5K event is their first 5K. We expect large crowds with more than 2,000 runners at each event day. Buddy Runners provide support and encouragement as the girls participate in the 5K events.
What is the role of a Buddy Runner?
Buddy Runners are able to focus on one specific participant and their personal goals, ensuring they have a positive experience of healthy goal setting and achievement - a lesson we hope will stay with them long after they cross this finish line.