Westly’s Mile

You’ve seen me out and about in the Community, but did you know I’ve got Elementary students from all over West Orange County running and walking before and after school with my club, Westly’s Mile?

Healthy West Orange is proud to work alongside the American Heart Association to help students build a foundation of healthy habits. Westly’s Mile is now entering its’ 5^th year in 29 schools with both elementary and middle school students participating!

The health benefits associated with a physically active lifestyle in children include weight control, lower blood pressure, improved psychological well-being, and a predisposition to increased physical activity in adulthood. Increased physical activity has been associated with an increased life expectancy and decreased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD).  In its fourth year, the Westly’s Mile programs’ 2,017 participants increased their physical activity by participating routinely in the program, collectively running over 43,000 miles!

Pine Hills Elementary, Independence Elementary, Maxey Elementary, Panther Lake Elementary, Citrus Elementary, Tildenville Elementary, Frangus Elementary, Ocoee Elementary, SunRidge Elementary, Castleview Elementary, Water Springs Elementary, Dr Phillips Elementary, Thornbrooke Elementary, Westpointe Elementary, Hiawassee Elementary, Summer Lake Elementary, Metro West Elementary, Atwater Bay Elementary, Bay Meadows Elementary, Phyllis Wheatley Elementary, Bay Lake Elementary, Lakeville Elementary, Sand Lake Elementary, Lockhart Elementary, Windy Ridge K-8, Sunset Park Elementary, Palm Lake Elementary, Windermere Elementary, Gotha Middle