Welcome to The Daily Mile USA

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What is The Daily Mile?

The Daily Mile aims to improve the physical, social, emotional and mental health and well-being of our children – regardless of age, abilities or personal circumstances.

It is a profoundly simple but effective concept, which any school can implement completely free of charge and without the need for staff training. Its impact can be transformational –improving not only the children’s fitness, but also their concentration levels, mood, behavior and general well-being.

Children are encouraged to run or jog for 15 minutes every day at a time chosen by their class teacher. In this time, most children will average a mile or more distance – this is how The Daily Mile is born!

The Daily Mile's Core Principles

The Daily Mile has 10 core principles that, when implemented correctly, ensure that the children receive the full benefits of daily physical activities.

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    It’s fun!
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    It’s simple.
  • It’s safe - children do The Daily Mile in school.
  • Children run and jog at their own pace.
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    No running track is required.
  • It’s 100% inclusive - every child, every day.
  • Teachers decide when their class should do The Daily Mile.
  • It only takes 15 minutes!
  • No kit, equipment or set-up is required.
  • The weather is a benefit, not a barrier.

What are the benefits of The Daily Mile?

  • Children become more aware of their health and the need to take responsibility for it.
  • Improves body composition - bone density, muscle strength and cardiovascular health.
  • Helps children achieve and maintain a healthy weight.
  • Individual medical conditions, such as diabetes and asthma, can be helped.
  • Overall balance, gross and fine motor skills are enhanced.
  • It’s 100% inclusive and no-one is left behind – every child succeeds.
  • It’s not a race of a competition – there is no sense of failure.
  • Children enjoy it – having fun, in the open air with friends, and a sense of freedom.
  • Children enjoy the weather, seasons and nature.
  • It supports improvement in self-efficacy, satisfaction and happiness

Join the movement!

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