The 100 Mile Club® was started 20 years ago by Kara Lubin, a teacher in the Corona-Norco Unified School District. 100 Mile Club® is now a non-profit organization whose sole mission is to provide to all individuals the opportunity to experience fitness and TRUE personal success by Accepting the Challenge of running (or walking) 100 miles at school during a single school year. Students use and experience life skills based on The Pyramid of Success, designed by the legendary basketball coach, teacher, family friend, and 100 Mile Club® supporter, Coach John Wooden.
We have Accepted the Challenge, and we are so excited! On Friday, December 8, participants went outside and walked 1 mile to kick it off and will receive a challenge accepted card for the 100 mile club. The miles and love for running begin to build almost instantly! When the student reaches 25 miles, he/she will be presented with a fantastic t-shirt that is designed to show off your child’s accomplishments throughout the year.
Through the journey toward 100 miles, the student will practice personal goal setting, team spirit, perseverance, poise, confidence, and honest self-evaluation. As your child reaches other “mile”stones, we all celebrate together. After completing 50 miles, the student will receive a 100 mile club bracelet. A gold pencil will be awarded when the student has completed 75 miles. When the student reaches 100 miles, he or she will be awarded with a beautiful gold medal at our Year-End Medal Ceremony where every participant will receive a special certificate celebrating their total miles run. The student has the option of either walking or running to earn to various awards.
