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Week 6 Recap ✨ Final Week of Summer Program
Our final week of the summer program was full of energy, encouragement, and celebration. From sprints in the park to our big Run, Girl,...
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Aug 25, 20252 min read
Week 5 Recap
This week reminded us that running is about more than just distance — it’s about adapting to the heat, finding joy in movement, and...
joy stalteri
Aug 20, 20252 min read
Week 4 Recap – Balance, Breath & Mental Strength
As we enter the last few weeks of our summer season, Week 4 of Juniper Kyz was all about balance —between movement and stillness, power...
joy stalteri
Jul 25, 20253 min read
Week 3 Recap – Community, Creativity & Cardio Power
From uphill jogs and post-run peanuts to pizza picnics and powerful punches—Week 3 of our summer Juniper Kyz session was all about...
joy stalteri
Jul 16, 20253 min read
Week 2 Recap: Listening to Our Bodies & Building Strength
We’ve wrapped up Week 2 of our summer session, and the energy is only growing stronger. From deep conversations to stair workouts at...
joy stalteri
Jul 8, 20252 min read
Kicking Off Our Second Cohort: New Runners, Same Spirit
We’re excited to share that our second Juniper Kyz cohort is officially underway! This June, we welcomed 11 incredible participants—7...
joy stalteri
Jul 5, 20252 min read
Juniper Kyz: Wrapping Up a Transformative Pilot Season in Kyrgyzstan
This spring, we launched the very first Juniper Kyz program in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan — a 2-month journey designed to empower young women...
joy stalteri
Jun 10, 20253 min read
Week 8 Recap – Wrapping Up the Pilot Program
Week 8 was full of bittersweet moments. Knowing it was our last official week together brought both reflection and pride. As we jogged...
joy stalteri
Jun 10, 20252 min read
Week 7 Recap – Tapering, Team Bonding & Our First 10K Race in Issyk-Kul
This week marked a huge milestone for our Juniper Kyz team — we traveled to Issyk-Kul for our first official 10K race! But before lacing...
joy stalteri
Jun 10, 20253 min read
Week 6 Recap – Our First 10K, Gender Equality Education & Team Bonding Through Storytelling
With race day around the corner, Week 6 of Juniper Kyz brought powerful strides — both on the pavement and in the classroom. From...
joy stalteri
Jun 10, 20252 min read
Week 5 Recap – Our First Trail Run, New Heights in Health Education & Women in Leadership
Week 5 of Juniper Kyz was one of our busiest and most powerful weeks yet — filled with new physical challenges Video from our Saturday...
joy stalteri
Apr 22, 20254 min read
Week 4 Recap – First Long Runs, Yoga in the Park & Race Excitement
Four weeks into our pilot program — already halfway through! — Juniper Kyz is blossoming into a space of support, challenge, and joy....
joy stalteri
Apr 16, 20255 min read
Week 3 Recap — Sunrise Runs, Shoe Celebrations & Breaking Taboos
Week 3 of our pilot program was all about growth — in distance, confidence, community, and courage. From powerful workshops to new...
joy stalteri
Apr 14, 20253 min read
Week 2 Recap — Building Strength, Confidence & Community
Video from our first practice! Two weeks in, and Juniper Kyz is already creating change. Some of our participants had never run before —...
joy stalteri
Apr 14, 20252 min read
Why We Run: The Launch of Juniper Kyz
Empowering Young Women through Running Juniper Kyz is a new initiative created to empower young women in Kyrgyzstan through the sport of...
joy stalteri
Apr 14, 20255 min read
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