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Thursday, May 16, 2013  Already short of some foods, Venezuela is facing a toilet paper crisis, government says

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Why can’t I just enjoy what was a great moment, a great sign of progress over the 2012 version of me?

Monday, May 13, 2013  Coach Lisa gives the Race to Bayshore gang their Week 15 assignments. Only two weeks to go!

Monday, May 06, 2013  For the most part, the training is over and the taper begins for our marathon, half marathon, and 10k runners getting ready for the races coming up in 20 days.

Friday, May 03, 2013  T-minus 22 days! Can you believe it? It’s on the calendar!

Monday, April 29, 2013  Coach Lisa gives the Race to Bayshore crew their Week 13 assignments...only 3 weeks left!

Monday, April 29, 2013  There are a few things that in a flash can take me right back to college. The stale smell of cheap-beer soaked carpet always seems to do the trick, opening up my wallet to find a lone one dollar bill, and anytime I can't remember what I did the night before (except now it's just because my actually memory is shot, 20 years ago it was due to the effect the shot had on my memory.

Friday, April 26, 2013  Coach Lisa Taylor sat down with Marc this past week to discuss the last part of the training program and how to beat some mental blocks that are keeping you from reaching your goals.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  You’ve probably also heard about eating a “rainbow” of different colors of fruits and vegetables.  That’s because each of the colors usually represent different nutrients -- from minerals for strong bones and muscle function to vitamins that help you get the most out of your energy systems and support a healthy immune system, or the array of protective phytonutrients.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  Coach Lisa addresses some of the self doubt the runners are facing as they close in on their goal.

Monday, April 22, 2013  There are a few sure signs that my marathon training is hitting that serious stage. It happens every year, a few moments where I realize that  I am not in fact just out jogging.

Saturday, April 20, 2013  The chilly temperatures and snow didn't stop more than 100 runners from hitting the streets in Traverse City Saturday, all for a great cause.

Friday, April 19, 2013  One reason I feel that it is imperative that I write to you today…the tragedy that occurred on Monday at the Boston Marathon

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  Dehydration (fluid loss) results in early fatigue, increased heart rate (cardiovascular stress), increased risk of heat illness and ultimately decreased performance.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013