What is a Running Buddy?

A Running Buddy is an adult runner who is NOT a parent of the runner that runs, walks, skips or hops with a GOTR girl during her season ending 5K event.  A Buddy  ”runs” by a girl’s side, encouraging her to do her best while also recognizing and respecting her limits.   That means keeping pace with the girl, ensuring her safety, and cheering her on every step of the way!

As a Running Buddy, you will share in the girls’ sense of accomplishment and pride as they complete the goal they have been working towards! You can share the girls’ excitement and enormous sense of accomplishment as they cross the finish line!

Typically, Running Buddies are assigned to a team, where the coach will identify a girl or girls who might benefit from the extra encouragement and camaraderie Running Buddies provide as they complete the 5k together.  You may request to be assigned to a specific school and will work with the coaches to determine which girl/s you will buddy.

 Contact Bridget Kuhel at program.kcgotr@gmail.com for more information.

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