September 14, 2018

Don Kern (324 marathons & counting!) on next month’s Grand Rapids Marathon & Half Marathon

At age 62, west Michigan runner and race director Don Kern is going strong—he’s running marathons (the East Canyon Marathon […]

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 […]

April 11, 2017

Team Red, White & Blue: Helping veterans through running, community connection

Integrating back into civilian life is incredibly challenging for many veterans, and one national organization with a significant presence here […]

March 14, 2017

No Surrender Running Club: changing children’s lives through running in Grand Rapids

No Surrender Running Club isn’t your everyday running organization. This nonprofit based in west Michigan is all about using running and […]

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 […]

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 19, 2015

Gazelle Girl Meet-Up (this weekend!) + Race Discount Codes

March 19th, 2015 Interested in signing up for next month’s Gazelle Girl Half Marathon & 5K? Already registered? I’ve got […]

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