Girls on the Run has been a nationwide empowerment program for girls since 1996. Daniel Boone Elementary has had a team for the last four years. While it is about running, it is not just a running program. GOTR is a program designed to promote confidence, self-esteem, and team work in girls in grades 3-5. The program has a set curriculum of lessons and workouts. The girls meet every Tuesday and Thursday starting the last week of February. The team also completes a service project to benefit the school or community. The culminating event is a 5K in downtown St. Louis on May 12.
Earlier this week, the girls, their coaches, and some of their families had a "practice run" on the middle school track.
This year, DBE has 15 girls and 7 coaches.
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