Around Annapolis: Youngsters get moving with Mighty Milers

Like a lot of kids his age, 10-year-old Jonathan Clingenpeel said he fell into a habit of eating too many snacks and watching a lot of television.

But that was before he joined the "Mighty Milers."

Now, he's lost weight and feels better. The fifth-grader at Hillsmere Elementary even credits his improved grades in spelling to his new fitness level.

"I did it for fun - and for my health," he said, before dashing off with his "best bud," Sam Berkheimer, to line up for the final relay race at a session-ending rally on Monday at the Annapolis High School track.

Nearly 100 pint-sized...