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Run to build: How Highland woman’s youth running group fostered sense of community service while prioritizing fitness
For eight summers, Jennifer Lambert dedicated her time, energy and finances to motivating hundreds of youth to run for meaningful causes, as well as their own well-being. Lambert, of Highland, is the founder of the Highland Run Club, a program that challenged area children and teens to run 10,000 miles in a 10-week period for various fundraising efforts. Youth of all ages run throughout the summer from early June through the beginning of August. The program begins the season with a Glow Run, and ends with a 5K and one-mile fun run. Founded in 2018, Lambert said she initially started ...