Running toward her goals: Catamount student succeeds with Heart & Sole program
Born with cerebral palsy, Jaylyn Logan’s nana Marvellia Ross knew that her granddaughter’s life would have limitations. However, a new program at the Catamount School has shown them that just about anything is possible when you push yourself and have others rooting for you.
Jaylyn amazed her teammates, her family and herself in December when she not only completed her first 5K race but even ran to the finish line.
Girls on the Run: Training girls for a 5K, preparing them for life
Much can be learned through the process of training for a 5K race — physical strength, mental health, focus, determination, self-confidence and perseverance.