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

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.

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!