January 23, 2017

Sasha Wolff, creator of Still I Run, on running for mental health awareness

For a long time, Grand Rapids runner Sasha Wolff kept her depression a secret. “It was a diagnosis I was […]

May 19, 2016

Episode #42: Flint runner Lottie Ferguson on Disney racing & her community’s resilience

Lottie Ferguson, a Flint runner and mom of three, is the publisher of a FlintFamilyFun.com, a site offering free and […]

March 18, 2016

Episode #33: Inside the Gazelle Girl Half Marathon & 5K in Grand Rapids

Downtown Grand Rapids each spring plays host to the Gazelle Girl Half Marathon & 5K, attracting thousands of runners to the female-focused event. […]

February 1, 2016

Announcing an exciting partnership, cool races to check out in 2016 + MRG Race Team plans

The year my youngest child was born, before I actually knew I was pregnant with him, I ventured out on a […]

January 28, 2016

Episode #26: Tips for Staying Motivated All Winter Long

You set your goals for 2016. You mapped out your race plan for the year. You started out with a […]

March 22, 2015

Happy, Healthy Dogs: How one Grand Rapids runner combines a love of canines with a passion for logging miles

If you’re a dog owner, you’re probably familiar with that look — you know, that not-so-happy, “When are you gonna be home […]

March 2, 2015

3 Michigan runners + their spring race training success

We made it to March! Or, to put it in running terms for those of us readying for spring races, […]

January 21, 2015

From “not a runner” to training for races, coaching mother runners and making running gear

As the old adage goes, there’s no such thing as bad weather, just poor clothing choices, and this especially rings true […]

January 8, 2015

Spring Race Training with the Priority Health Run Camp

I’ve often marveled at the power of running alongside friends, particularly when training for a big race. Miles seemingly fly […]

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