Troy Shorewood Elementary School students participate in 'Girls on the Run'

Around 25 Troy Shorewood Elementary School third through fifth grader students joined the school’s first “Girls on the Run” club this year.

They are shown here with coaches Ashley Lamorte, Kristin McGuire, Tricia Oostema and Becky Lara.

The club meets twice a week for 10 weeks of running and other physical activities and discussions. The club focuses on physical fitness and celebrates inner strength.

The girls also earn energy awards for putting forth effort and having positive attitudes. They will run a celebratory 5K at the end of the program.