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Monday, May 27, 2013  “We found Bigfoot.” ….Yep, that is what it feels like…finding Bigfoot. That’s what waking up the day after finally running a Boston qualifying time in a marathon feels like, especially if you have been trying to run one for close to 2 decades.

Monday, May 27, 2013  I am forever indebted to Coach Lisa, the EXCEL team of Steph and Dena, Miranda, and the whole Endurance Evolution team.

Thursday, May 23, 2013  What is PRS you ask? It is a mixture of feelings ranging from excitement to pure terror coupled with the complete inability to focus on anything non-race related; an abundance of nervous energy, and a freakish amount of planning to the tiniest detail possible.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  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.

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

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  EXCELerate Run Studio in Traverse City is being called a one of a kind running experience and a new trend in the world of fitness.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  Everyone has a place where they do their best thinking. For me, that place is out on the road, with the plopity plop of my shoes on asphalt, and the wind in my face.  It’s kind of magical-the peace I find out running, and I found it by accident.

Monday, April 01, 2013  Most of the time the mind fatigues way before the body. The challenge, then, is to find ways to change your thought process and realize that your body can handle your workout, no matter what the challenge.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  Anne Cook discusses motivation and commitment as part of the Race to Bayshore program.

Monday, September 19, 2011  So when rumors swirled that a half marathon was in the works for October 23d, there was a lot of optimism. But that faded Monday night, as Traverse City officials did not approve plans for the fall race.