Info on NYRR Programs

Again, thanks to everyone who has donated thus far. Here is some information about the programs which your generous donations help fund. These programs will serve 25,000 children a week in 200 schools and community centers during the 2006 - 2007 school year.

Mighty Milers
Mighty Milers is a physical education program for schools and youth organizations that instills the daily habit of running and/or walking for health, longevity, and well-being. Mighty Milers stimulates elementary school children of all fitness levels to run and/or walk 26.2 - 104.8 miles (one to four marathons) during the school year, by covering upward of half a mile, three to five times a week. Students earn incentives every five miles including a medal for every marathon of miles they complete. Mighty Milers can supplement or become a school/organization's physical education program; make recess time productive and orderly; provide classes with a fun, focused, fitness break; or serve as the warm-up session for an athletic team.

Young Runners
Young Runners is a more intensive program which motivates and trains elementary through high school students to run 1 mile to 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) without stopping, through active participation on an after-school (or before school) running team. Participants learn to set and achieve challenging personal goals, and are awarded incentives for attendance and improvement. Young Runners, while intended to be physically challenging, is designed for children of all fitness and athletic levels. It uses the structure and popularity of the team to help kids reach their full human potential, not just their athletic potential.