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Mission
Happy Feet aims to foster a supportive community of female-identifying individuals through running/walking outdoors. Whether new to running or an experienced runner, Happy Feet will help foster the development of healthy habits, build self-confidence, facilitate bonding, and spread positivity. Happy Feet will provide a positive environment that encourages participants to find running/walking buddies, act as cheerleaders for one another, and make new friends. Opportunities to participate in races, such as the RDC Races, and interact with local organizations, such as Girls on the Run Triangle, will be advertised throughout the year. Such off-campus opportunities will not only help to strengthen groups bonds, but will additionally help to build relations with the Durham community. Happy Feet ultimately aims to introduce individuals interested in starting to run to healthy running habits, including gradual weekly mileage, stretching, resting, and eating. Practices will be spaces of learning and growth for individuals, particularly in a hobby that can be intimidating for novices and especially so for women. We hope to promote inclusivity, camaraderie, and overall health and well-being as we run/walk and grow together.

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