Congratulations to the almost 50 boys and girls of Runnergize who finished their 5k and 10k races last week. The boys and girls both completed their independent training to reach between three to six miles in only eight weeks. The kids were glowing with pride and a tremendous feelings of accomplishment as they reached their running goals after weeks of hard work.

Runnergize.com is a youth running program based in Passaic that provides structured running training to children to help them discover their inner greatness. The program teaches basic running principals while also focusing on life skills and leadership development. The program’s director, Meir Kaniel, is both a licensed social worker and marathon runner who enjoys sharing with others the many benefits of running.