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Today at 4:57 PM  Several of the key nutrition tips we’ve covered during the Race to Bayshore program deal with eating before, during and after exercise.  On Saturday, the three Amigos know that their Race Day nutrition choices will give them a competitive edge and fuel them to the finish.

Yesterday at 3:02 PM  I have had a lot of time to think lately on my longer runs and I have been reflecting back on this journey.

Yesterday at 11:02 AM  Little Traverse Bay Humane Society is offering three low-cost spay/neuter clinics to keep the pet population in check.

Yesterday at 10:28 AM  It's the last week of the Race to Bayshore program as our runners prepare for their races on Saturday. Coach Lisa is giving the team a special challenge this week.

Monday, May 20, 2013  The Winemakers Party is June 21st from 6-9 PM under the big tent at the festival grounds at the Village at Grand Traverse Commons.

Friday, May 17, 2013  The Schooner Inland Seas celebrates 20 years on the water today.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  The pre-race carb-loading spaghetti dinner has become a well-known part of many endurance events.  Why carb load? When do you start carb loading and how long does it take? What are the best foods to eat for carb loading? How much carb do you need eat?

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!

Saturday, May 11, 2013  Grand Traverse County Sheriff's Deputies say the 32-year-old man has been identified as Ivan Nathaniel White Myers.

Friday, May 10, 2013  A Pow-Wow was held Friday in Suttons Bay to congratulate seniors and celebrate those who serve.

Friday, May 10, 2013  Holiday Inn West Bay in Traverse City has been undergoing multi-million dollar renovations.The hotel is transforming into a Holiday Inn Resort, the first of its kind in the Midwest.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  The 32-year-old male victim, of Traverse City, was identified by a family member.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  UPDATE: Police have identified the area where the body was found as Section 31 of East Bay Township.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  There are a mass of so called performance enhancing (ergogenic) supplements or “magic bullets” that claim to give you the competitive edge.  Whether the product provides an indirect effect helping you to meet your nutrition goals, direct performance enhancement or psychological (placebo) boost, how do you wade through the hype?