HEY EVERYONE!Just a quick reminder that our GIRLS ON THE RUN SPRING registration will open this Friday, 2/15 Please be sure to check out our new and GORGEOUS website (with new photos from the fall!) @girlsontherunnj.org.And save the date for our WONDERGIRL 5K event on Sat. 6/7 in Madison (open to ALL in the community!)Finally - an invitation to our (rescheduled) GREET AND GEAR UP party at the Sneaker Factory in Millburn on Tues. February 26 from 7 - 8pm Store owner/runner/triathelte Mike Conforti will lead a quick/informative seminar on running form, injury prevention and proper shoe fitting. A 10% discount on ANYTHING in the store with an additional 10% going to Girls on the Run NJ chapter! Come learn, shop, socialize and GEAR UP!A new self esteem girls camp in Maine (campmoveit.com) will also be there to present information about exciting summercamp opportunities! Hope to see you there - pls rsvp to Sydney: girlsontherunnj@aol.com to say you’ll make it. And hope to see you this spring at one of our sessions and then at our Wondergirl event.Be Well.Sydney DavisExecutive DirectorGirls on the Run NJ East”Life….Run with it!”
Dear Girls on the Run Family!Happy 2008 to you all! It is hard to believe that spring is around the corner, but we at Girls on the Run NJ East are READY! We have a few quick announcements for you, so hang onto your running hat!1) SPRING REGISTRATION will officially open on February 15th - Online registration using a credit card is FREE and strongly encouraged @ girlsontherunnj.org. If you must use the mail-in option, we suggest mailing in your form/check early in order to secure a spot. Our sessions (schedule posted this week) will begin the last week of March and run through the first week of June (later if make-ups need to be scheduled) and ourWONDERGIRL 5K EVENT will be Saturday, June 7th in Madison (same course as last year)2) ALL of our 2007 participants are invited to a GREET AND GEAR party at the Sneaker Factory (downtown Millburn) on TUESDAY evening, February 12th from 7 - 9pm. Owner/Runner Mike Conforti will be running informal seminars on how to ensure proper footwear fitting, and reviewing tips on running form and training. The first hour (7 - 8pm) is kid-friendly and the 2nd hour (8-9pm) is for adults only. 10% discounts to all GOTR families are given at the register with an additional 10% of proceeds going to our local council.ALSO - we will give anyone in attendance an access code which will allow you an EARLY REGISTRATION before we officially open it up to the general public. Please RSVP to Sydney: girlsontherunnj@aol.com to say you’ll come.Also at this event, you will have the opportunity to learn about a new camp for girls in Maine which is opening this summer….it is amazing! (check outcampmoveit.com)We look forward to seeing you this spring and on February 12th!Be Well.Sydney Davis Executive DirectorGirls on the Run NJ East“Life….Run with it!”
