Run Strong, Grow Strong

About the Run Strong, Grow Strong Program

As a public school educator for over 10 years with a Master’s Degree in Curriculum Design and a sober mama of 2 little boys, Amber Graziano is passionate about helping children Run Strong and Grow Strong through education, prevention, and awareness.

Run Strong, Grow Strong: Empowering Young Minds and Bodies is a comprehensive 12-week digital program created by Recovery Road Runners, combining physical fitness with social-emotional-behavioral learning, with a strong emphasis on substance use prevention. This innovative program is designed to be easily accessible and implemented by teachers, coaches, and parents, offering flexibility and convenience in various educational and community settings.

Each week, participants engage in a structured running regimen that enhances physical strength and endurance while simultaneously developing crucial life skills such as emotional regulation, goal-setting, decision-making, and resistance to peer pressure. The program is tailored to be age-appropriate, engaging, and impactful for children of all ages.

Topics to be covered include: Emotional Regulation, Building Healthy Relationships, Goal Setting, Dealing With Stress and Anxiety, Peer Influence and Resisting Pressure, Conflict Resolution, Healthy Lifestyle Choices, Understanding Substance Abuse, Developing Responsibility and Accountability, and more.