Move More with Active SWV: How Do You Measure Your Mountaineer Mile?
Active Southern West Virginia, in collaboration with the West Virginia Physical Activity Plan, is inviting individuals and organizations across the Mountain State to join a powerful movement:
“Move More with Active SWV: How Do You Measure Your Mountaineer Mile?”
This six-week community-driven challenge encourages West Virginians to move more—their way. Whether it’s walking, paddling, dancing, vacuuming, or roller-skating, every movement counts. The challenge is about recognizing where you are, celebrating progress, and increasing activity with the support of a statewide wellness initiative.
About the Challenge
This virtual 6-week challenge is designed to meet you where you are—literally.
Participants will:
Recognize how they already move each day, from daily chores to intentional exercise.
Calculate how different types of movement (like pickleball, skating, or ReFit) add up to their own version of a “Mountaineer Mile.”
Increase their activity, working toward the CDC-recommended 150 minutes of physical activity per week.
When You Sign Up, You’ll Receive:
Weekly motivational emails and resources
Access to a social media support community
A chance to win a completion prize, mailed directly to you
Encouragement every step (or shuffle, or dance step) of the way
For Organizations, Schools, and Businesses
Active SWV isn’t just calling on individuals—organizations across the state can take the Move More Promise too!
By signing the Organizational Move More Promise Form, your organization commits to:
Encouraging employees or members to participate in the challenge
Adopting strategies or policies to support movement during the workday (think: stretch breaks, walking meetings)
Promoting progress on social media using the hashtags:
#MountaineerMile
#MyMountaineerMile
#MoveMorewithActiveSWV
What You’ll Receive:
A FREE Move More Toolkit, including:
Customizable promotional graphics and sample policies
A waiver template and implementation guidance
A FREE commemorative Blenko Glass Ornament (limited quantity) upon completion of the challenge and post-survey
As the flyer says:
“Move Your Body, Change Your Life.”
Questions?
Reach out to:
Kelly Fox
Email: kelly@activeswv.com
Phone: 304.254.8488
Let’s redefine what a mile looks like—and help every West Virginian find their stride.