THE MARATHON PROJECT Empowering Youth Through Running Reducing At Risk Behaviors Here's a great example of the power of running. The Marathon Project couples adult running models/mentors with at-risk youth to provide a better future and outcome for our young people. Through running this group encourages change and hope. - Carol Goodrow, KR Editor The Marathon Project, sponsored by the Council on Addiction Prevention and Education of Dutchess County, Inc., is a new, innovative distance running program in central New York that pairs adult mentors with at-risk youth in the Poughkeepsie and Beacon City School Districts, as well as the DC Department of Probation. This is an after-school training program that aims to reduce risk factors such as childhood obesity, gang involvement, school drop out, and substance abuse. The Marathon Project provides opportunities for students to set and achieve goals, explore avenues for character development, improve health, and build positive student/adult relationships through mentoring. The Marathon Project has tapped into local races sponsored by the Mid Hudson Road Runners Club with the goal of preparing youth to run the full or half Philadelphia Marathon. Susanne O'Neil soneil@capedc.org mhrrc.org/club_news/marathon_proj/marathon_proj_home.htm EMAIL Carol Goodrow: carolgoodrow@verizon.net KIDSRUNNING.COM PRIVACY POLICY