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Karina Villasenor

Karina Villasenor

Karina Villaseñor joined the team in 2016 as a Program Specialist. Karina's role has expanded over to social media and branding as the Brand and Marketing Manager.
  • Joined: April 27, 2023
  • Articles: 50

COACHES NOTES NOVEMBER ’23

Important November items: Bad weather days, no problem! Don’t stop earning miles. Join Ready, Set, Gold! for monthly workout videos (approved inclement weather miles) and essential social and emotional learning topics especially designed for grades 5-12. Waiting on an order? We’re ‘running’ behind…

Coaches Notes October ’23

Important October items: Incentive Package Orders are now open!   We can’t wait to see students earning their shirts and more!  Available – all orders of 30 to 99 incentive packages receive a 5% discount, and orders of 100+ receive…

COACHES NOTES SEPTEMBER ’23 📝

Important September items: Incentive Package Orders are now open!   We can’t wait to see students earning their shirts and more!  Available – all orders of 30 to 99 incentive packages receive a 5% discount, and orders of 100+ receive a 10% discount! Ask your program specialist for more details. 2023-2024 Enrollment Forms are now available as downloadables in our COACHES ONLY section (Web Store login required). Forms are available in English and Spanish for Elite Packages, Ultra-Elite Packages, and a Combination (offering a choice between the two). Cover letters in English and Spanish are also available. NEW FUNDING SOURCES in California! We are thrilled to see multiple school districts implementing 100 Mile Club district-wide this year through new funding sources, including ELO-P, for extended learning programs at elementary schools in California. Contact us for more information or contact your district to see if funding support is available.  The new Kick-Off Assembly template is now available in the COACHES ONLY section; a login is required from your program specialist. This step-by-step guide gives ideas and a layout for organizing a fun way to kick off your 100 Mile Club program for the year. The outline includes our Color Reveal 2023-24 Video, highlighting the NEW color for this school year, along with some other fun peaks at what’s ahead. Be sure to take a look! Bad weather days, no problem! Don’t stop earning miles. Join Ready, Set, Gold! for monthly workout videos (approved inclement weather miles) and essential social and emotional learning topics especially designed for grades 5-12. Top FAQs:  I’m moving to a new school within my district or a new one in a different district. How do I keep running 100 Mile Club? It’s exciting when teachers and coaches who’ve moved schools continue 100 Mile Club at their new […]

Proud Club 262 Mom! 🥰

Mary Kae Marinac (creator of Autism Hikes) from Massachusetts shares:  “Fitness isn’t just for kids. Today is Day 1 of the #CLUB262 Challenge by the 100 Mile Club, a fantastic organization whose mission – encourage fitness on the path to greater capability, one step at a time – got us through the pandemic. Last summer, Jeff and Will walked 262 miles during June-July, finishing on Mt. Moosilauke in NH’s White Mountains via a rugged Appalachian Trail section that they careened down at a speed to put Mom’s heart in her mouth.  I’m thankful to the organization for running a great program encouraging capability one step at a time. CDC data say that 42% of developmentally disabled adults are obese, not counting an additional 25% or more who are overweight – staggering data that should sound an alarm to anyone. Your organization is superb for this community as well as school-age kiddos.” Let’s celebrate with Jeff and Will for crushing their summer miles!

COACHES NOTES AUGUST ’23 📝

Are you ready to head towards GOLD? We are here to help get your program up and moving! It’s going to be a FUN year with lots of sMILES. Thank you for creating Healthy, Happy, Connected Kids and families. Our mission is possible because dedicated coaches like you love motivating their students all year. Let’s make running fun together! Important August items: Incentive Package Orders are now open, with shipping of items to begin mid-August. We can’t wait to see students earning their shirts and more!  Bulk Order discounts available – all orders of 30 to 99 incentive packages receive a 5% discount, and orders of 100+ receive a 10% discount! Ask your program specialist for more details. 2023-2024 Enrollment Forms are now available as downloadables in our COACHES ONLY section (Web Store login required). Forms are available in English and Spanish for Elite Packages, Ultra-Elite Packages, and a Combination (offering a choice between the two). Cover letters in English and Spanish are also available. NEW FUNDING SOURCES in California! We are thrilled to see multiple school districts implementing 100 Mile Club district-wide this year through new funding sources available, including ELO-P for extended learning programs at elementary schools in California. Contact us for more information or contact your district to see if funding support is available.  The new Kick-Off Assembly template is now available in COACHES ONLY section, login required. or from your program specialist. This step-by-step guide gives ideas and a layout for organizing a fun way to kick off your 100 Mile Club program for the year. The outline includes our Color Reveal 2023-24 Video, highlighting the NEW color for this school year, along with some other fun peaks at what’s ahead. Be sure and take a look! Summer heat is here! Don’t stop earning miles and […]

SUMMER FUN! 🌞🏃

Congratulations on another great year in the books! As the school year ends, we want to thank you for all of your hard work and dedication to your runners. We are looking forward to seeing you again real soon for another exciting year! Enjoy the summer sun, and don’t miss out on our Club 262 Summer program. Healthy, Happy, Connected Kids® Important June items: Complete our ’22-23 Coach Survey by Friday, June 2nd for a chance to WIN a prize! It’s not too late to place your last-minute incentive orders for the 2022-2023 school year! Running 30 years strong was a blast! You don’t want your kiddos to miss out on our special 30 years strong tee. Medal Orders are open! An email was sent on April 17th to all Coaches with ordering information (check your emails). Medals can also be ordered from the ‘Coaches’ section of our website. If you have any questions about your order, please don’t hesitate to reach out at [email protected] or 951.340.2290. Don’t miss out on the CLUB262 summer program! Our summer challenge works for EVERYONE. Summer School just got cool! Contact us for more information at [email protected].  NEW FUNDING SOURCES! We are thrilled to see multiple school districts implementing 100 Mile Club district-wide this year through new funding sources available, including ELO-P for extended learning programs. Contact us for more information or contact your district to see if funding support is available.  Our 2022-23 Program Downloads & End-of-Year certificates are available in our COACHES ONLY section (Web Store login required). Available for purchase or download on our store with many FREE resources to check out!  Inclement weather is here! Don’t stop earning miles and join Ready, Set, Gold! for monthly workout videos and important social and emotional learning topics. Top FAQs:  Can we get a refund on […]

SUMMER SMILES! 🌞🏃‍♀️

Hello, Summer sMILES! It is hard to believe that summer break is here, and we’re saying goodbye to the ‘22-23 academic school year. Summer is the perfect time to earn miles, and did you know…“Just getting kids, and even adults, outside — whether it be a park, playground, beach, or grassy field — naturally encourages physical activity,” says Allison Collins, MD, a general pediatrician and a board-certified lifestyle medicine practitioner at Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara in California. Summer provides an awesome opportunity to get outdoors with your family, which boosts mental and physical well-being, all while creating lifelong memories.  Let’s have a Healthy and Happy Summer! Here are the best summer miles ideas for June to run and walk with friends and family:  Take a Hike. Time to lace up your hiking boots! Meet at a local hiking trail or National park to earn summer miles together. Coastline Cleanup. We can all do our part, whether a lake, river, or ocean. June 8th is World Oceans Day. Host a coastal cleanup walk to give back to our planet and your health!  Club 262. Our summer challenge will keep you moving and healthy all summer. The goal is simple; run or walk 26.6 miles while having fun and earning swag.     Together, we’re committed to making running fun and encouraging for all. So keep putting one foot in front of the other, and let’s earn some miles! 🏃🌞🏃‍♀️ 

MILES TO SMILE ABOUT! 🏃‍♀️

The most important things in life are the connections you make with others. 100 Mile Club helps build strong social-emotional connections by providing a shared goal for our participants. The relationship between teachers and students, or parents and children, greatly impacts our children’s development. Setting a goal and working together to accomplish that goal gives our children opportunities to learn the value of dedication and teamwork, all while creating lifelong memories.❤️  Meet the Huff Family! Running strong together since 2014 How long have you been part of 100 Mile Club and Club 262?  Here are some thoughts from Mom! “We have been a part of the 100 Mile Club since my son Nathan’s 1st-grade year (2014-2015, our first year) and Club 262 summer challenge since 2018. Haley has been part of the 100 Mile Club since she was 3.” What advice do you have for a family wanting to move together during summer and new school ’23-24 (Club 262 or 100 Mile Club)? “Our advice is just to do it and walk or run and talk, make lasting memories, and make it something to look forward to.” What is your favorite part of Club 262 and 100 Mile Club? “As a mom, my favorite part of the 100 Mile Club is the new shirt color every year, walking and talking with my kids. Nathan loves the exercise part and enjoys talking while earning miles together. My sweet girl Haley loves running and walking and cherishes the moment. Robert’s favorite is exercise and family outside in the fresh air.” Were there any moments that inspired you during your 100 Mile Club journey?  “I had one moment in 2017 when I lost my mom. I needed to keep going for my kids, so 100 Mile Club and Club 262 helped me with […]

Gold Medal Season! 🏃🏅

THANK YOU for creating Healthy, Happy, Connected Kids and families all year! ❤️ Each of you has provided your students and families the tools to achieve a healthy lifestyle by moving their bodies, and now it’s time to celebrate all the MILEstones earned in the 2022-2023 school year!  Don’t miss us this summer, let’s keep running together and join us for some summer sMILES with Club 262.  Important May items: Medal Orders are open! An email was sent on April 17th to all Coaches with ordering information (check your emails). Medals can also be ordered from the ‘Coaches’ section of our website. If you have any questions about your order, please don’t hesitate to reach out at [email protected] or 951.340.2290. Don’t miss out on the CLUB262 summer program! Our summer challenge works for EVERYONE. Summer School just got cool! Contact us for more information at [email protected].  It’s not too late to place your last-minute incentive orders for the 2022-2023 school year! Running 30 years strong was a blast! You don’t want your kiddos to miss out on our special 30 years strong tee.  NEW FUNDING SOURCES! We are thrilled to see multiple school districts implementing 100 Mile Club district-wide this year through new funding sources available, including ELO-P for extended learning programs. Contact us for more information or contact your district to see if funding support is available.  Our 2022-23 Program Downloads & End-of-Year certificates are available in our COACHES ONLY section (Web Store login required). Available for purchase or download on our store with many FREE resources to check out!  Inclement weather is here! Don’t stop earning miles and join Ready, Set, Gold! for monthly workout videos and important social and emotional learning topics. Top FAQs:  How long can my students earn miles? As long as possible! It is […]