Girls on the Run is an international program that educates and prepares preteen girls for a lifetime of self respect and healthy living. The Manhattan chapter is holding a 5K fun run for girls who have just completed a training program for that distance.

They need volunteers! Women athletes can volunteer to be a "running buddy," paired up with a girl to accompany her on the course and provide support and encouragement. Women and men are needed as course marshalls, cheerers, and help with clean-up after the event.

This is something anyone can do, and it will mean a lot to the girls and to the organization. I am planning on being there immediately after our ASICS group run.

For more information about the event, view the following PDF. (Event starts at 9:30, but volunteers must be there at 8:45.)
http://gotrm.org/cust...

IMPORTANT NOTE: For women want to volunteer as a "running buddy," you must register with Girls on the Run prior to December 5. More information is here:
http://gotrm.org/volu...

For non-running buddies, just RSVP "yes" and I'll coordinate with the Girls on the Run organizer to let them know how many are coming. Thanks!