Recommendations for Mileage Club® Frequency and Scheduling

It’s never too early to start planning your Mileage Club® season! That’s why we are using this blog to talk about recommended running frequency and Mileage Club® scheduling tips.

Keep the Climate in Mind

Weather is an important factor in Mileage Club® planning. If you live in a state where it rains relentlessly, consider scheduling Mileage Club® more frequently. If you’re scheduled to run every day, and it rains three out of five days, then at least you get two days a week to run the program. Even if it doesn’t rain, it’s okay for the kids to run every day, according to Debbie Drake, Fitness Finders’ Mileage Club® Coordinator.

“It is okay to run every day as long as it is fun and the students aren’t pressured."

- Drake

Also, consider the season. Is it super-hot in August? Is it snowy in December? Is it just right in September? The better you know your state and your climate, the better you can plan!

School Schedule

Be sure to consider holidays, recess time, and your school year schedule in your planning. Every school does things a little bit differently, so there’s no rigid format that works best for all. Try to pick a time of the year when you can stick to the same weekly schedule for most of the program. Finding a consistent pattern will help Mileage Club® gain traction and popularity among the students.

Available Volunteers

Is there a time of year when teachers or parents seem to have more time? (What a pleasant fiction!) If enthusiastic volunteers are crucial to program success, there is value in factoring them into your planning. Keep in mind that the better the weather the more plentiful the volunteers, so plan your season strategically!

Above all remember that no matter the weather and no matter who shows up, Mileage Club® is about the students, and helping them have fun and reach their goals. Plan for greatness.