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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.

Saturday, May 25, 2013  Thousands of people across 52 countries including the United States took part in the March Against Monsanto protests. In fact, hundreds gathered in Traverse City's open space to march against genetically modified food.

Saturday, May 04, 2013  Hundreds of people got their morning off on the right foot by raising thousands of dollars to promote the health of newborn babies.

Sunday, April 28, 2013  The Traverse City community banned together Sunday afternoon to help raise awareness about child abuse for the third annual Zero Tolerance for Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention event.

Monday, April 15, 2013  The 2013 March of Dimes March for Babies is happening Saturday, May 4.

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.

Friday, March 22, 2013  March Madness kicks off at Buffalo Wild Wings in Traverse City. 7&4's Erika Erickson reports.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  The 7&4 Morning team give their final four picks and the method behind how they selected their teams.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  In that moment, frozen in time, I had a flashback of all those miles me and my blue running shoes had logged.

Friday, March 01, 2013  Marc Schollett reflects on his progress so far in the Race to Bayshore program, and how far he has yet to go.

Thursday, February 28, 2013  As if on cue to end what has been a snowy February, snow will diminish with some quieter and more pleasant weather heading into March.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  While snow totals generally ranged from 3-8" across Central/Southern Michigan, parts of Northern Michigan also saw accumulating snow.

Tuesday, February 26, 2013  Another in a series of winter storms will plow across parts of Michigan Tuesday night/Wednesday, but the heaviest snow will fall across Southern Michigan.

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  It's week 1 of our 16 week long Race to Bayshore Training program. Over the next 4 months, you will be able to follow along and train with Anne, our first time 10k runner, Lauren, our first time half marathon runner, and Marc, who is trying to reach a goal that has eluded him for the past 16 years! But this time, and this marathon, he believes will be different.

Monday, February 04, 2013  Coach Lisa gives Marc, Anne and Lauren their Week One training schedules.