Met with representative from Mayor’s office and then made up the 60 miles between Hagerstown, IN and Indianapolis, IN
10:00 a.m. CST – This morning I was presented a Proclamation from Mayor Peterson. As a way to thank the mayor’s office for their support and commitment to the Kevin Saunders’ Health and Fitness Tour of America, I presented Mayor Peterson with a plaque. I gave an impromptu motivational presentation to let everyone know the purpose for this Tour and that I would continue spreading my message of motivation and inspiration during my journey. I challenged the city to get in shape before I returned. I offered to provide tools and resources to help with the efforts that are currently ongoing in the Indianapolis area to make everyone healthier. My new book, “Revolutions” is a great motivational tool full of tips and information about the tour. My other books, “Blueprint for Success” and “There’s Always a Way” are available as well at www.kevinsaunders.com.
It meant a lot to me that so many individuals showed up to show their support for the Tour. Among attendants was Robbie Barkley, Vice President of Advocacy for the American Heart Association. I am proud to be working with an organization like the AHA. It is exciting for me that even the local affiliates support me 100%. The media was also present. Many of the news stations showed their support by showing coverage of the Tour on both the 5:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. news spots. If we could keep the media attention on America’s fitness challenges perhaps we could motivate more people to get healthy and fit. I find that with a little inspiration, motivation, and perspiration great things get done.
After the presentation from the mayor’s office, two officers escorted me though the city. At the end of the city limits, I back tracked approximately 60 miles into Hagerstown and pushed back towards Indianapolis in two three-hour sessions with a one-hour break between each session. We arrived at the Baymont in Indianapolis after 8:00 p.m.
8:30 p.m. CST – I called in for a radio interview with Steve Simpson from WIBC AM in Fort Wayne, IN. The interview was extremely enjoyable. Steve was very interested in and supportive of the Tour. I again encouraged the surrounding communities to become healthier by build lasting health and fitness community initiatives.
