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STRIVERS Featured in The October 2018 issue of the Journal of Youth Running

In a region rich in running history and with stars on the starting line for even local races, STRIVERS has earned a place at the table; an identity that makes STRIVERS stand out among youth running programs everywhere.

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STRIVERS Featured in Natick Neighbors

In 2009 Colleen Phelps founded the STRIVERS Running Club to help middle school girls build self-esteem and self-confidence and to teach them about healthy lifestyles through the central theme of running. Colleen has loved running for over 30 years, and when she joined a women’s running club to train for her first marathon, she discovered the power of being with a group of like-minded women.

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STRIVERS Receives The Shining Light Award April 2015

On April 1, 2015, STRIVERS Running Club for Girls was honored to receive the Community Business Shining Light Award from Natick’s Education Foundation (NEF). This award recognizes businesses that have exhibited leadership and support for education and better well being in Natick. A grant will be named in honor of STRIVERS Running Club.

Natick Education Foundation Awards

MetroWest Daily News- March 18, 2015


Strivers Featured In The Boston Glove

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Uta Pippig, Three Time Boston Marathon Winner, Visits With STRIVERS

Uta and the STRIVERS Share Hopes and Dreams

Uta Pippig came and met the STRIVERS in April the day after the Boston Marathon. Read what Uta had to say about our program.