The girls have been doing a wonderful running program for the past 2 months called Girls on the Run, which seeks to help girls make healthy choices and have good self-esteem, using running as a metaphor/motivation. Today was the practice 5K in Maplewood Park, and Chris and I ran with the girls. Chris paced with Wendy, who ran the 9 laps without stopping and probably finished among the first few! She is a natural runner and truly loves it. I ran and walked with Fer, who showed amazing perseverance and positive spirit. She was so happy when she finished! The program is non-competitive, so all the girls were celebrated and everyone was so excited for them. And now, onwards to the "real" 5K next Saturday in Florham Park. We're ready!!
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