Archives for January 2013

The team roster for the Spring 2013 season is set and includes 21 partner schools! We are thankful for the support of volunteers, donors, and sponsors which has enabled us to reach more and more local girls since our start just 18 months ago! This time last year we had seven partner schools, which shows our tremendous growth!

Spring 2013 Partner Schools:

• Broad Street Elementary (Grades 3-5, Mon/Fri 2:45-4:15)
• East Pennsboro Area Middle (Grades 5-8, Tues/Thurs 3:00-4:30)
• Elmwood Elementary (Grades 3-5, Tues/Thurs 2:45-4:15)
• Hershey Elementary (Grades 3-5, Tues/Thurs 3:45-5:15)
• Highland Elementary (Grades 3-5, Tues/Thurs 3:45-5:15)
• Holy Name of Jesus School (Grades 3-5, Tues/Fri 3:00-4:30)
• Iron Forge Educational Center (Grades 4-5, Mon/Wed 3:30-5:00)
• Linglestown Elementary (Grades 3-5, Tues/Thurs 4:00-5:30)
• Melrose Elementary (Grades 3-5, Mon/Thurs 3:30-5:00)
• Mountain View Elementary (Grades 3-5, Tues/Thurs 4:00-5:30)
• North Side Elementary, CD (Grades 3-5, Days TBA 4:00-5:30)
• Northside Elementary, Mech. (Grades 3-5, Mon/Wed 2:30-4:00)
• Red Mill Elementary (Grades 3-5, Mon/Wed 3:45-5:15)
• Rossmoyne Elementary (Grades 3-5, Tues/Thurs 3:45-5:15)
• Shippensburg Area Intermediate (Grades 4-5, Mon/Wed 3:30-5:00)
• Shippensburg Area Middle (Grades 6-8, Tues/Thurs 2:45-4:15)
• St. Margaret Mary School (Grades 3-5, Tues/Thurs 3:00-4:30)
• Susquehanna Township Middle (Grades 6-8, Mon/Wed 2:30-4:00)
• Thomas Holtzman Elementary (Grades 3-5, Tues/Thurs 3:30-5:00)
• Upper Allen Elementary (Grades 3-5, Tues/Thurs 2:45-4:15)
• West Hanover Elementary (Grades 3-5, Mon/Wed 4:00-5:30)

Participant Registration opens the week of February 4th!

Stretch for Success!

Stretching is one of those things that everybody knows about, but very few actually do (at least regularly). Stretching has been shown to not only reduce injuries, but also improve performance. So, you not only feel better, you do better! It’s very important to stretch gently before you run, and then again after. Done correctly, stretching should feel like your muscles are tight, but it should never hurt. When you stretch a body part, you should gently hold the stretch for a few seconds, relax, then repeat a couple of times. You should never bounce while stretching. Running is a great way to stay in shape and have fun doing it. Stretching is an easy way to run better and stay healthier so you can enjoy it more!

From Dr. Brett Himmelwright, Orthopedic Institute of Pennsylvania

Offices in Harrisburg, Camp Hill, and Carlisle

(717) 761-5530