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Monday, June 17, 2013  UPDATED WITH PHOTOS: The Sheriff's Office says Shirley Brunson, 78, and her husband William, 92, left the Detroit area before 9 a.m. Sunday enroute to Free Soil.

Monday, June 17, 2013  Vote for the Cat: Kitten vies for mayor of Mexican city, promising to sleep most of the day

Monday, June 10, 2013  A unique midnight run through Leelanau County will help raise money for a library in a remote Ethiopian village.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann says she won't run for re-election in 2014

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.

Saturday, May 25, 2013  They were training all year long, and this morning it was time to shine for thousands of runners who took part in the 2013 Bayshore Marathon.

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  As I was putting away my laundry, I came across my trusted black running visor. It's tattered and worn out, and for good reason. I have worn that visor for every run in at least the past decade.

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.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  In this week's edition of Pet Talk, Dr. Jen Klabunde spoke with 7&4's Brody O'Connell and Megan Moore about running with your dogs.She discusses what dogs are good or bad runners, how much running is too much for your pet, and the difference between dogs who are sprinters and long distance runners.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  I have had a lot of time to think lately on my longer runs and I have been reflecting back on this journey.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  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  Thomas Antobelli was sentenced to serve 3-15 years behind bars, but Shafer's family says that is "unacceptable."

Monday, May 20, 2013  A 46 year old South Boardman man is facing multiple charges after leading police on a chase through Osceola and Mecosta counties Sunday night.