Mentoring: A Running Start 2008

Welcome mentor teams!

Program Description

Mentoring: A Running Start provides an opportunity for youth to train for a 5K race to learn lessons in teamwork, goal setting and accomplishment. Participants in the running program will train for the noncompetitive 5K that is a part of the Detroit Free Press/Flagstar Marathon festivities in October.

The program aims to instill a life-long love for running and physical fitness in Michigan youth and adults. Knowledge and motivation are provided to reach the goal of running a 5K. After completion of the program, participants are encouraged to continue running and setting new physical activity goals.

Mentor Teams in Detroit October 18-19

Governor's Residence Day August 19

Thursday, June 19, 2008

Meet your Program Coordinator Sarah Siewert


Sarah recently graduated from Michigan State University where she studied communication and public relations. She started as an intern with the Governor’s Council in January 2007 and is now employed full-time. Sarah enjoys playing tennis, weight lifting, running, and spending time with friends and family. She is currently training for her second 5K race which takes place in September. If you have any questions about the program logistics or plans, leave a comment here and she will post a response. Sarah can also be reached at ssiewert@michiganfitness.org or 800-434-8642.

Wednesday, June 18, 2008

Meet your Nutrition Specialist Dr. Anne Murphy


Anne Murphy was first a Kindergarten teacher and then switched careers because of her interest in nutrition. After finishing her PhD at MSU, she was on the faculty at U of M for eight years (teaching nutrition classes in the nursing major.) Now she works as a consultant--developing nutrition education materials, writing grants and evaluating benefits of nutrition and physical activity programs such as this one! If you have a question about nutrition, please comment here and Anne will post a response. Anne can also be reached at amurphy@charter.net.