{"id":520,"date":"2025-12-03T05:20:15","date_gmt":"2025-12-03T05:20:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.matsio.com\/matsio\/swataleem.org\/?post_type=innovation-programs&#038;p=520"},"modified":"2026-06-15T05:59:59","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T05:59:59","slug":"runtofly","status":"publish","type":"innovation-programs","link":"https:\/\/dev.matsio.com\/matsio\/swataleem.org\/innovation-programs\/runtofly\/","title":{"rendered":"RunToFly"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A movement that strengthens Girls bodies, minds, and voices through the joy of running.\u2028<br>Created in partnership with La Ultra, RunToFly empowers adolescent Girls in KGBVs build physical fitness, emotional resilience, and self-belief through structured sports sessions.\u2028\u2028<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For many of our Girls, running is more than an activity \u2014 it\u2019s their first experience of freedom, agency, and joy in movement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why We Run<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">RunToFly was designed to bridge the gap between wellbeing and education.\u2028<br>By introducing regular running sessions in KGBVs, we support Girls in building perseverance, decision-making skills, and a sense of personal power.\u2028\u2028<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The program goes beyond physical activity \u2014 it nurtures confidence, discipline, and courage to challenge social barriers that often limit a Girl\u2019s participation in sports and public spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote innovation is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cFitness is a bigger win than medals \u2014 joy in movement is our true success<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How RunToFly Empowers Girls to Grow<\/h4>\n\n\n<!-- icon-and-text starts here -->\r\n<div  class=\"block-icon-and-text\">\r\n      <div class=\"single-icon\">\r\n      <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"128\" height=\"128\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.matsio.com\/matsio\/swataleem.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/icon-school.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" \/>      <div class=\"content\"><p><strong>School Sessions:<\/strong> Regular running and fitness sessions led by trained female coordinators<br \/>\nin KGBVs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"single-icon\">\r\n      <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"128\" height=\"128\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.matsio.com\/matsio\/swataleem.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/icon-training.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" \/>      <div class=\"content\"><p><strong>Training &amp; Orientation:<\/strong> Teachers, wardens and principals receive orientation on inclusive sports<br \/>\nand wellbeing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"single-icon\">\r\n      <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"128\" height=\"128\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.matsio.com\/matsio\/swataleem.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/icon-partnership.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" \/>      <div class=\"content\"><p><strong>Partnership:<\/strong> Co-created with La Ultra, one of the world\u2019s toughest ultra-marathons, led by<br \/>\nDr. Rajat Chauhan.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"single-icon\">\r\n      <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"128\" height=\"128\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.matsio.com\/matsio\/swataleem.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/icon-monitoring.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" \/>      <div class=\"content\"><p><strong>Monitoring:<\/strong> Progress is tracked through baseline and endline assessments on stamina, body confidence, and self-belief.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <\/div> \r\n<!-- icon-and-text ends here -->\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover bg-cover\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1080\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-257 size-full\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.matsio.com\/matsio\/swataleem.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Frame-1984077634-1.webp\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.matsio.com\/matsio\/swataleem.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Frame-1984077634-1.webp 2560w, https:\/\/dev.matsio.com\/matsio\/swataleem.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Frame-1984077634-1-768x324.webp 768w, https:\/\/dev.matsio.com\/matsio\/swataleem.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Frame-1984077634-1-1536x648.webp 1536w, https:\/\/dev.matsio.com\/matsio\/swataleem.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Frame-1984077634-1-2048x864.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#026e98\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Impact at a Glance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Average stamina improved from 5 to 7.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Average time for 400m run reduced from 154 seconds to 110 seconds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Confidence to run in front of boys increased from 5 to 7.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Comfort during menstruation increased from 4.7 to 6.7.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Confidence in daily life tasks such as walking to school and talking to parents increased from<br>5 to 7.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>800 Girls participated in intra-school races, 150 in inter-school events, and 15 competed at the district level. 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