More than 600 kids expected to celebrate with 5K run

The 2015 event was a big success and this year looks to be even better, YMCA officials say. DOWNINGTOWN — More than 600 girls and boys from the Girls on the Run and STRIDE after-school programs at the YMCA of Greater Brandywine will celebrate their achievements with a 5K run on Dec. 3, beginning at 9 a.m. These dedicated runners will take to the track at Downingtown West High School, 445 Manor Ave.,...

YMCA caps youth running program with 5K, June 4

More than 1,500 girls and boys from throughout Chester County will show the teamwork and confidence they’ve learned as two important YMCA of Greater Brandywine after-school programs end their season with a 5K event set for 9 a.m. June 4.  The Y’s largest classes of participants ever for Girls on the Run and STRIDE will lace up their sneakers and put their lessons in action during the family fun...

Time to register for Girls on the Run, STRIDE, Heart & Sole

  WEST CHESTER – Winters mean boredom, cabin fever and for many kids, a lack of physical activity. Spring is just around the corner – time for outdoor sports and fun! Get your kids geared up for spring and back into the swing of being active with fun, experience-based curriculum programs that creatively integrate running with character-building lessons – Girls on the Run, Heart...

Pocopson Elementary School students train for Kennett Run

Girls on the Run and Stride programs promote fitness, friendships and fun By Suzanne Misciagna, Correspondent, UnionvilleTimes.com The Girls on The Run program from Pocoposon Elementary School is getting ready to compete in the Kennett Run this weekend. From left, back row: Coach Morgan Gamble, Coach Cris Roberto, Caroline Koberg, Devna Chopra, Cate Raihall, Molly Carson, Bryce Young, Coach Beth Carson;...