A message from First Gentleman Daniel G. Mulhern

Hello mentor teams,

Congratulations for taking on a new challenge together! For some of you, running three miles may seem out of reach but what about running an eighth of a mile? And then one-quarter, or a half? Your long term goal is to run a 5K but don’t forget the power of accomplishing short term goals first.

Heading out for a run in the summer heat may not seem like a great idea and even while you are running you might question your decision. But doesn’t it feel great when you finish? One of the hardest parts of exercising is getting started. Once you fall into a routine you will feel yourself becoming stronger and slowly able to go farther and farther. Being in a mentoring relationship allows you to have someone to rely on and someone that relies on you to put in the effort of training.

After all of the sweat and hard work you do together, your reward is a trip to Detroit and a chance to put your training to the test. Imagine the feeling you will have when you are in the heart of the city with electricity in the air as thousands of people gather to accomplish the running goals they have set.

This is a great opportunity and I wish you the best of luck on your journey to become more physically fit! Challenge yourself, challenge each other and remember that your biggest obstacles are not physical, but mental. Put a picture of the finish line in your head, and move closer to crossing it one practice run at a time.