The Girls on the Run program is making a powerful impact at North Douglas Elementary School. Designed to strengthen social emotional skills while promoting physical wellness, the program helps girls build confidence, develop healthy relationships, and learn important life skills through structured lessons and running practice. Throughout the season, students engage in meaningful conversations about self-worth, decision-making, teamwork, and perseverance as they train to complete their first 5K.
At North Douglas, the program is about more than preparing for a race. It is about building strong, confident young ladies who understand their value and believe in their abilities. Running teaches discipline, goal setting, and resilience, skills that translate directly into success in the classroom and beyond.
Fourth-grade teacher Tiffany Young leads the program with passion and personal experience. Having completed several races, including a marathon, she understands the confidence that running can build.
"I am committed to passing those lessons on to my students and helping them realize they are capable of achieving hard things, both on the course and in life," Young said.