In preparation for the Girls on the Run Spring season, Girls on the Run South Georgia hosted coach training on Sunday, January 29. More than 60 volunteer coaches were trained to be certified Girls on the Run coaches. Coaches from Berrien, Brooks, Cook, Lanier, Lowndes and Thomas Counties gathered to learn how to inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident through team building, group activities and goal setting. 

Girls on the Run Spring Season starts Feb 6 and runs through the end of April culminating in the season's celebratory community 5K on April 15. The Sparkle and Shine Girls on the Run 5K is April 15 at 8am at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College. Community members are encouraged to register and participate along with Girls on the Run girls and coaches. The cost is $15 until March 21 and $20 afterwards. Community members can register at www.girlsontherunsouthgeorgia.org/5K. 

Girls on the Run is a physical activity based, positive youth development program for 3^rd-8^th grade girls. We teach life skills through dynamic, interactive lessons and running games. Small teams of 8-15 girls meet twice a week for 10 weeks after school with at least three coaches. The program culminates with the girls being physically and emotionally prepared to complete a celebratory 5K. The goal of the program is to unleash confidence through accomplishment while establishing a lifetime appreciation of health and fitness.