Real Girls Run!

Real Girls Run?

Yeah, I think so. I could be a bit biased because I’m tackling the Women’s 4-Miler Training Program right now, but the good people at Charlottesville Running Company agree and they’re hosting the second REAL GIRLS RUN 6K RUN/WALK on Oct. 9. Registration is already under way for the Darden Towe Park race with a $30 fee until Sept. 30 and $35 thereafter. (Space is limited!)

Walkers, joggers and runners are all welcome and it’s designed to “promote an active lifestyle among girls and women of all ages.” Feel free to bring your daughters with you for the fun event.

Want to see photos from last year? Visit the Bad to the Bone site to peruse the pictures, courtesy of JMK photography.

There is a training program, which begins Aug. 15, on Saturdays at 8 a.m. at Riverview Park and Tuesdays at 7 a.m. at the UVA Track. The program is being led by Dawn Cromer, who competed at the 2008 Olympic Trials, and Dr. Francesca Conte, co-owner of Charlottesville Running Company. The cost to join is $10 at any point and there is an application to print and mail in. It is designed for beginner, intermediate and advanced runners so anyone can join. There is a walking program, as well, listed on the site.

As the weather cools down (we hope) and the leaves change in beautiful ways (we hope again), get out and get fit! Real girls do run…and sweat too!

Get moving!