Author: Caroline K. Reff

Everyone knows that exercise is good for the body, but it’s good for the mind and soul, too. Students at St. Mary’s School in Cortland and Holy Family School in Syracuse have seen the benefits firsthand, as both schools have running clubs that promote physical fitness, emotional well-being and character building. Promoting Female Self-Esteem St. Mary’s offers a program based on Girls on the Run (girlsontherun.org), a national nonprofit that “works to encourage pre-teen girls to develop self-respect and healthy lifestyles through dynamic, interactive lessons and running games.” This 10-week program for third to sixth grade girls is under the…