Peachtree United Methodist GOTR Team members in the back row are Coaches Lisa Reeder, Anna Ivory, Lacy Smith, Sheena Biggerstaff and running buddy Casey Slaggert. In the middle row are Emily Teel, Josephina Reeder, Madison Shepherd and Allison Howl. In the front row are Kristen Trainer, Kayla Ivory and Kallie Coleman. Not pictured are Coach Angela Goddard and Esperanza White. Photo/Special

Fayette County’s team of Girls on the Run (GOTR) have just completed their 12 week program. The 12-week character building program of experiential learning through running teaches very specific and well-defined social and personal skills. The Fayette County’s Peachtree United Methodist team joined other metro Atlanta Girls on the Run teams in a non-competitive 5K race event, Girls on the Run on Sunday, April 19 at the Atlantic station.

Girls on the Run International, is a non-profit prevention program that encourages preteen girls to develop self-respect and healthy lifestyles through running. The curricula address all aspects of girls' development - their physical, emotional, mental, and social. Girls on the Run has two programs: Girls on the Run for 3-5th graders and Girls on Track for 6th – 8th grade girls.

New teams are forming for September. If interested in coaching or joining a team please contact www.gotratlanta.org