AMERICAN RUNNING OFFERS WALK-RUN PROGRAM

One-on-One, Walk & Run
The American Running Association's youth fitness program, ?One-on-One, Walk & Run,? is a walk-run activity designed to get kids motivated to become more physically active and to foster camaraderie while walking and running.

Fighting the Increased Numbers of Overweight Kids
Why?  Obesity is directly responsible for 300,000 deaths each year in the U.S.  According to the CDC, one in eight kids is overweight in America.  We need to change activity at a young age to deter kids from becoming overweight.

The Goal
To increase physical activity levels in youths resulting in lower weight levels for participants, healthier eating habits, and a more active well-adjusted populace of kids.

The Program
The key element in ?One-on-One, Walk & Run? is ARA's 12-week Walk-Run schedule which guides participants, both young and old, to safely and effectively increase their fitness levels.  ?One-on-One, Walk & Run" is geared toward any child or youth regardless of fitness level. Parents, teachers, and friends can be the key motivator in this entire effort to get kids walking and running.

Here are some suggestions to help you get started:
	Form a group that includes at least one adult and one child.
	Set a regular meeting time to step through the 12-week schedule with your group.
	Sign up to receive your free "One-on-One, Walk & Run" kit.
	The kit includes:
	?One poster to guide you through the 12-week schedule.  Record notes about your progress on the poster.
	?Two program magnets so you can hang the poster on your refrigerator.
	?One lanyard plus 12 tags.  The lanyard hangs around your neck and the appropriate tags attach to the lanyard as you complete each week of the 12-week program.  Your goal is to collect all 12 tags!
	As you work through the 12-week schedule, convert the time you spend walking and running into miles.  Use the conversion chart below.

Approximate Time-Mileage Conversion for Walking