July 22, 2021

Michigan West Coast running + racing

An epic mountain backpacking trip with fellow veterans, getting back to racing in person (and snagging a podium finish), race […]

April 11, 2021

Staying strong, focused + race-ready with the help of friends

Christie Phillips hasn’t exactly loved running. Far from it, actually. “Running was always something I hated, but did to stay […]

June 18, 2018

Down 40 pounds and Heading Toward Half Marathons

Danny Wright discovered triathlons and marathons in his 20s, tackling both while serving in the U.S. Navy during his 20s. […]

March 13, 2018

Holland Haven Marathon, Half Marathon & 8K all about the runner’s experience

Eddie Kline started his early fall marathon and half marathon racing event in west Michigan with a few goals in […]

June 2, 2017

Eddie and Jen Kline on running comebacks & this fall’s Holland Haven Marathon, Half Marathon & 8K

The Holland Haven Marathon and Half Marathon—the race starts in Grand Haven and ends in Holland, Mich.—is in its fourth […]

March 1, 2017

Chicken & Cheesecake: Kona Running Company’s spring races in southeast Michigan

Kona Running Company, known for its fun and festive races in southern Michigan, is behind a new race that involves…chicken! […]

January 5, 2017

Run for Chicken: Buffalo Wild Wings, Kona Running Company dishing up two new races

Registration is underway for two new races in Michigan — one held this spring, the second in the fall — […]

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