Girls on the Run of Greater Lynchburg
SoleMates
Girls on the Run SoleMates use the power of running to make a difference for our girls. We are a team of female and male athletes who pursue individual goals, such as running a marathon (think Chicago!), half-marathon, triathlon or a 10-Miler to raise money for Girls on the Run of Greater Lynchburg with the support of GOTRI.
This name conveys the most fundamental core values of our organization – friendship, concern for others, love. The word “Mate” is inclusive of men and women. The word “Sole” visually conveys the foot, a part of the body that our fundraisers use as they move forward, step by step, in achieving their individual goal on behalf of Girls on the Run.
Joining SoleMates is a great way for you to make a difference for the Girls on the Run® of Greater Lynchburg chapter. You can walk, run or bike in any event of your choice and raise funds for our organization. With your support, the message of health and wellness that Girls on the Run brings will continue to spread and grow.
It is easy to become a Solemate, and any adult can join in the effort to raise funds for the girls in the Greater Lynchburg area. Simply choose any event to participate in. Register for that event separately. Then click on the link below to register as a Solemate (there is a $26 registration fee). When you register as a Solemate, you commit to raising a minimum of $262, which goes directly to our local council. Active.com will provide you with a fundraising webpage and Girls on the Run will provide support along the way as you train for your event. As a Solemate, you are setting personal goals for yourself, just as our young girls do when they participate in Girls on the Run. And you, too, will experience a sense of pride and satisfaction in reaching your goals and knowing that you have contributed to the Girls on the Run community.
Training Plans by Jenny Hadfield
Girls on the Run International is honored to partner with Jenny Hadfield, a well known and respected member of the running community, to create several progressive training plans for both the half and full marathon distances. These training guides are provided to the athletes in the welcome kit from Girls on the Run.
Coach Jenny Hadfield is the co-author of the best-selling Marathoning for Mortals, and the new Running for Mortals and Training for Mortals series. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology, a Masters Degree in Exercise Science and is a certified coach and personal trainer. She writes a monthly column on running for Health Magazine, blogs for Runners World and has written for many other publications.
Coach Jenny is co-owner of Chicago Endurance Sports, Chicago’s largest multi-sport training company. Jenny is an accomplished endurance athlete and has competed in adventure races all over the world. She is a Boston Marathon qualified runner and veteran of over 35 marathons.
Jenny began her running career struggling to get down the street. Step by step, she trained, raced and became a top-ranked endurance athlete. Her unique coaching style draws from her struggles to get started as well as her impressive racing experiences. She coaches a myriad of runners and walkers of all levels.
For more information on Jenny, visit www.JennyHadfield.com.
Our SoleMates are Valuable
In 2010, our Solemates raised over $6,000 for girls in the Greater Lynchburg Council, running in the Chicago Marathon. This was the first marathon for all 4 Solemates, proving that one can set and accomplish goals…even big ones!
Click here to register to become a Girls on the Run SoleMate!
Get to know the 2012 Solemates that are running for Girls on the Run of Greater Lynchburg:
Cindy McGinnis, a Girls on the Run coach at Forest Elementary School, will be participating in her first half marathon in Richmond on November 12, 2011. On that same day, Wendy Storey, a coach at Lynchburg Christian Academy, as well as Brookville Middle School coach Barbara Rypkema, and Leesville Road Coach Wendy Sterne, will run the Suntrust Marathon in Richmond! Cindy Capps, another LCA coach, is training for the Gateway Bank Outer Banks Marathon. We are proud of our SoleMates and wish them all the best of luck!
Click below to read their stories or to contribute to their fundraising efforts:
