Mentorship through running at Minneapolis-based Mile in My Shoes
From left, resident member Darin "Wes" Weston gives a high five to one of his running mentors Matt Schumacher after Weston completed his first Mile in My Shoes Downtown Run Around 5K race June 2, 2019 in Minneapolis.
Christine T. Nguyen | MPR News 2019
Can running a 5K really change a life? Minneapolis-based organization Mile in My Shoes says yes.
They pair people experiencing homelessness and incarceration with experienced mentor runners to build connections and boost wellness.
Host Cathy Wurzer spoke with founder Mishka Vertin ahead of this Saturday’s race.
Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.
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