Kickstart Running Program

The Kickstart Running Program is a comprehensive after school program led by the Junior League of Toronto (JLT) in partnership with St. Alban’s Boys & Girls Club. The goal of the program is to enhance self-esteem and help encourage healthy behaviour by helping the girls to train for and ultimately complete a 5km or 10km race.

From November 2008 to April 2009 the Kickstart Running Program will engage over twenty 15-to-18 year old girls from St. Alban’s Boys & Girls Club Sisterhood group. A certified fitness trainer will help the girls set goals, track progress and commit to a structured fitness routine. Junior League of Toronto volunteers will act as positive role models and supportive running buddies by training alongside the girls on a regular basis.

The training program will be complemented with a series of skill-building presentations and speakers that will focus on topics such as healthy sport nutrition, injury prevention and healthy body image.

To learn more, view this inspiring 3-minute documentary on the JLT Kickstart running program.