July 25, 2018

Olympian Paul McMullen is inspiring young Michigan runners

I think the mile requires a hybrid type of athlete. We’re half sprinter and half distance runner. I think that […]

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 28, 2016

Inside the Holland Haven Marathon and Half Marathon along Lake Michigan (plus discount code!)

Sarah Van Timmeren couldn’t imagine running double-digit distances — the Grand Rapids mom of two started running in 2000 and […]

June 9, 2016

Episode #46: The Holland Haven Marathon & Half Marathon in Grand Haven

A bike path along the shores of Lake Michigan is the setting of the Holland Haven Marathon & Half Marathon […]

October 23, 2012

My Michigan Running Story: Discovering that running reveals ‘anything is possible’

I “met” Dani Beals of Grand Haven through the Michigan Runner Girl Facebook page, where she connected with fellow runner […]

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