A Non-Profit Youth Fitness Initiative

Young children are not getting the amount of exercise they require to keep their bodies and minds sharp and in shape. Schools have reduced physical education programs and recess times, and the allure of screen games and television is allowing our kids to develop sedentary lifestyles. This is a leading problem in increased childhood obesity and the development of diabetes.

Jan and Pat Sweeney, owners of Fleet Feet Sports Sacramento, have been supporting several local elementary schools with free after-school running programs for several years. Having seen the amazing accomplishments of the children in these programs, Fleet Feet Sacramento is launching Project Fit, a free after school running platform that encourages youth fitness, for any interested Sacramento elementary school, by providing the training materials and a coaching session to parent volunteers who lead the program. Additional support is being dedicated to Title One, low income schools, who need coaching assistance.

Fleet Feet Sports Sacramento is also a proud sponsor of Be Change.  Be Change is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the academics, physical health & mental well-being of the students on the inner city campus of Sacramento's Oakridge Elementary School.