Girls on the Run Finishes Strong
Sixteen girls in third through fifth grade crossed the finish line at the Girls on the Run 5K in Kansas City on Saturday, Oct. 31.
“Girls on the Run” is a national non-profit organization and after-school program designed to build confidence through activities involving team-building and movement. Barstow’s team has met twice a week since September. In addition to group games and activities, journaling and reflection and team-building exercises, the girls spent time each session running and walking on the track to prepare for the Girls on the Run 5K.
Along with their coaches, lower school teachers Jill Gilgus and Christine Torres, and a few family members who joined in, the team crossed the starting line at HyVee Arena on Saturday to run or walk 5 kilometers, or 3.1 miles, a huge accomplishment to conclude their season and celebrate their hard work.
See instagram for some highlights from the race.
