Ella's long legs were made for running, and this weekend she and other members of the Russell Boulevard Elementary Running Club ran a mile-long race in St. Louis. This mile was the final mile in the kids' cumulative marathon they have been running all semester. As part of the Go! St. Louis Read, Right, and Run Marathon , the kids not only logged miles, but they also read 26 books and did 26 good deeds. Here are some pictures from Ella's race. We are very proud of her! Mama and Ella wait for the race to start. Annie waits to watch Ella cross the starting line. Ella runs by her cheering fans! Ella high-fives spectators as she makes her way to the finish line. Ella shows off her finisher's medal. Dr. Schumacher, Ella's principal and organizer of Russell's running club, surrounded by proud runners.