TranslateiDo26.2
iDo26.2 is a walking/running program designed to encourage regular student physical activity and it requires goal setting, focus and endurance to be successful. Students who finish the program in the academic school year will walk/run 26.2 miles or more in grades 2 - 6 and 13.1 miles or more in grades K - 1. The goal of iDo26.2 is to make exercise both a habit and a positive experience that will lead kids and their families to adopt a healthy lifestyle.
Accepted to the Portfolio: August 2016
Target Outcomes
Short Term Outcomes
- Increase in students participating in physical activity with a family member
- Student attention and concentration levels will increase
- Students recognize the importance of setting and achieving goals
- Student's overall physical activity will increase
Long Term Outcomes
- Healthy Sonoma County residents
- Decreased obesity
- Increased high school completion
- Increased physical activity
- Improved mental health
Target Population
Demographics
- Childhood (6 - 11)
Service Area
County-wide:
- Southeast (District 1)
- Southwest (District 2)
- Central (District 3)
- Northeast (District 4)
- Northwest (District 5)
Information
Program Implementers
The following organizations implement this program locally:
Program Funders
Many thanks to the following funders for making this program possible.
Local Funders
- Kaiser Permanente
- Private donations