This spring, students, staff, and parents from Harrison Park, Sunrise, McCullough, and Level Green Elementary Schools took part in the “Kids of Steel” program. Throughout the season, participants learned about proper stretching and running techniques while logging 25 miles during weekly runs. In May, the group traveled to the Kids Pittsburgh Marathon, where they completed their final mile to reach a full 26-mile marathon. The group ran in support of the NFCA.
“It was a great way to get kids excited about running and celebrate how far they have come from the beginning of the year,” commented coach/teacher Miss Tori Simpson.
McCullough first-graders Garran Wroblewski and Cole Quinn took a break from their training at Warrior Stadium
Miss Simpson leads students in a stretching exercise at Warrior Field
Harrison Park 5th-grader, Tristan Casper took third place in the Kids Marathon out of nearly 10,000 kids; he ran a 6:51 mile. He is pictured here with club sponsors, Miss Simpson and Mrs. Ray
Harrison Park siblings, Ella and Eli Thompson, at the Kids Pittsburgh Marathon
