Let's Run Together
▶Summary
The project aims to offer a training programme to 100 male and female secondary school students at high risk of social exclusion in order to prepare them for the 'Run for the Whales' marathon taki...
▶Objectives
The project aims to offer a training programme to 100 male and female secondary school students at high risk of social exclusion in order to prepare them for the 'Run for the Whales' marathon taking place in June 2025. The training programme can also be followed in streaming mode to reach the widest possible number of disadvantaged students who won't be able to attend the face-to-face sessions.
▶Activities
The project will consist of a 10-month training programme divided into sessions on athletic preparation, healthy eating and mental coaching so young participants can successfully participate to the June marathon. There will be thematic meetings with families and schools to raise their awareness of the importance of sport as well as of the socio-cultural barriers affecting participation in sport. A booklet will be created to increase local awareness of the benefits of physical activity.
▶Impact
Female and male students at high risk of social exclusion will develop healthy lifestyles and be more integrated into the educational communities involved in the project. The training programme and participation in the final marathon will enable participants to develop a greater awareness of their physical abilities with positive effects on their well-being and academic performance as well as on their motivation to continue playing sports in the future.