Are you a young professional looking for ways to get more involved in Girls on the Run in 2020? We have two opportunities for you! Both the Young Friends Group and Young Professionals Board of Girls on the Run St. Louis are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals who believe in the mission and core values of Girls on the Run, and want to share its magic with those in their personal and professional communities.

Here are a few reasons that these young professional groups may just be the perfect fit for you!

Virginia Pearson is the mother of a participant at Mason Ridge Elementary. This was her first season participating in GOTR as a coach/site liaison and she did an AMAZING job. She truly embraced each of the GOTR Core Values and encouraged every girl on her team to recognize their own strength.

Just because the temperatures are dropping doesn’t mean outdoor running and exercising has to drop as well. Here are some tips and tricks from Terra Blatnik, MD to help your dedicated young athlete continue to train in the winter months:

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By Sarah Freymiller, Girls on the Run St. Louis Intern and MSW Student at the Brown School of Social Work