About SoleMates®

The Girls on the Run SoleMates® program provides a great opportunity to give girls an example of healthy living.  By joining Girls on the Run SoleMates, you can play a vital role in ensuring the future success of Girls on the Run® programs that impact the lives of thousands of young women every year.

SoleMates is the adult charity running program of Girls on the Run®. We are male and female athletes who pursue individual goals, such as running a marathon or participating in a triathlon, to raise money for local Girls on the Run® councils.  Just as SoleMates members are changed by their experience, Girls on the Run uses running to transform the way girls see themselves and their opportunities.  Our ultimate goal is to raise enough money to reach every girl, and to educate and prepare her for a lifetime of self respect and healthy living. 

If you are interested in signing up for SoleMates in your area, please click here  to locate your local Girls on the Run council.  You will need to contact your local chapter to learn more about how you can get involved with SoleMates.  If you have more questions, please do not hesitate to call or email us at solemates@girlsontherun.org

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 International.

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.