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Dear Girls on the Run (GOTR) caregivers,
The fall season is officially underway, and we hope your child is having a wonderful time in our life-changing program.
YOUR GOTR GIRL’S LEARNING JOURNEY: AT HOME AND BEYOND
In the first four lessons of Hello, Mountain Mover!, the girls have been learning valuable skills to boost their confidence and embrace their individuality. They started by forming connections with their peers and creating team agreements to create a supportive environment. Through the Recipe of Me lesson, they identified the unique qualities that make them special, learning to celebrate their individuality. They've also been introduced to their I Can! Power, a tool for staying positive when faced with challenges, and learning how to find their own happy pace, encouraging them to follow what feels right for them rather than comparing themselves to others.
In the next four lessons, the girls will continue building on these foundations by focusing on perseverance and self-awareness. They will practice Stick-With-It strategies to use when facing challenges such as, taking breaks and trying again, asking for help, and celebrating small wins. They will also learn to recognize the differences between positive “I Can” self-talk and negative “I Can’t” thoughts, understanding why it's important to recognize the negative and amplify the positive helps to help them build confidence when facing tough challenges. Teams will explore how mistakes are essential for learning and growth, shifting their mindset to embrace challenges. Lastly, they will learn ways to navigate big emotions through techniques like the five-finger breathing method and the Name It & Let It Pass strategy, which will help them navigate tough moments and move mountains with resilience and emotional awareness.
Talking about emotions can be difficult, so we encourage you to connect with your participant and engage in conversations about what they learned or discussed during Girls on the Run practice.
END OF SEASON 5K
As part of the Girls on the Run program, your child will be running a non-competitive, celebratory 5K with us at the end of the season. We want everyone to be a part of it and hope to see family and friends join in the fun!
Girls and their coaches are already registered for their respective 5Ks. If you want to join your GOTR girl, you'll need to register for the race using the proper link below. If you aren’t sure which 5K your team is running, please check our 5K list.
Ask an Expert from HCA HealthONE
With the season just kicking off, your runner might be complaining of various aches and pains after her Girls on the Run practice. Visit our blog to learn how caregivers help prevent overuse injuries in young athletes. From our friends at HCA Health One Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children.