February 27, 2019

The Journey of Becoming a Runner + Gazelle Girl News

When exactly did you take that first step that led you toward becoming a runner? Maybe a friend or family […]

April 16, 2018

Countdown to Gazelle Girl: Catching up with Kentwood runner Rachelle Salisbury

Gazelle Girl is almost here! As we look to this weekend’s 6th annual Gazelle Girl Half Marathon, 10K & 5K […]

February 28, 2017

How to dress for your late-winter (crazy Michigan weather) runs + Michigan MarathonHER news

In the past week my running attire has run the gamut, from shorts and a thin long sleeve to tights, […]

January 18, 2017

Gazelle Girl Half Marathon reveals finisher medals, special 5th anniversary legacy gift

Along with a group of girlfriends, I ran the Gazelle Girl Half Marathon a few years ago. Ever since, I’ve wanted […]

September 1, 2016

Episode #59: Race Director Holly Visser Shares Gazelle Girl 2017 Updates

Registration gets underway this week — today, Sept. 1! — for the 2017 Gazelle Girl Half Marathon in Grand Rapids. This […]

March 29, 2014

Two Winners of the Gazelle Girl Half Marathon Race Giveaway

Wow. Just wow. The response to this week’s giveaway—two free entries to the Gazelle Girl Half Marathon in Grand Rapids […]

March 27, 2014

In a different city? Want to run? This runner found a running group while traveling

I love everything about this story that comes from my friend Pam. Here’s the situation: Pam, a great runner and […]

March 24, 2014

Giveaway: Two Race Entries to 2014 Gazelle Girl Half Marathon

In the midst of hardcore marathon training–thank you, Mother Nature for helping make it especially intense–it’s good to take a […]

March 5, 2014

Running Fuel: new partnership with Naturally Nutty + reader discount!

My go-to breakfast before an everyday run is a slice or two of 100% whole wheat toast topped with nut […]

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