April 13, 2015

A Super(hero) Success: the BIG Little Hero Run in Traverse City

Erin Henshaw and her daughter Chloe, a sixth-grade track runner, participated in this weekend’s inaugural BIG Little Hero Run on […]

March 31, 2015

Shared passion for the outdoors, 5Ks leads to lasting connection for Big Brothers Big Sisters duo

A love of nature helped connect Shyla Bosack, 15, and her “big sister” Laura Jolly, a longtime runner and walker. […]

March 3, 2015

Calling All Superheroes: college students behind new 10K, 5K and fun run in Traverse City that benefits kids

Kyle Brownley couldn’t have known that his running and college studies would end up intersecting this spring, but that’s exactly […]

August 25, 2014

Race Recap: 2014 BIG Little Trail Races

I love a small-town local race. One that gives back to its community and gets you out in nature — […]

September 30, 2010

My Michigan Running Story: Running with purpose

Not long into our conversation, Traverse City marathon runner Tony Anderson wants me to know his athletic abilities are nothing special. “I’m […]

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