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Today at 9:16 AM  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.

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 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.

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!

Monday, April 29, 2013  Coach Lisa gives the Race to Bayshore crew their Week 13 assignments...only 3 weeks left!

Monday, April 29, 2013  There are a few things that in a flash can take me right back to college. The stale smell of cheap-beer soaked carpet always seems to do the trick, opening up my wallet to find a lone one dollar bill, and anytime I can't remember what I did the night before (except now it's just because my actually memory is shot, 20 years ago it was due to the effect the shot had on my memory.

Friday, April 26, 2013  Coach Lisa Taylor sat down with Marc this past week to discuss the last part of the training program and how to beat some mental blocks that are keeping you from reaching your goals.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  You’ve probably also heard about eating a “rainbow” of different colors of fruits and vegetables.  That’s because each of the colors usually represent different nutrients -- from minerals for strong bones and muscle function to vitamins that help you get the most out of your energy systems and support a healthy immune system, or the array of protective phytonutrients.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  Coach Lisa addresses some of the self doubt the runners are facing as they close in on their goal.

Monday, April 22, 2013  There are a few sure signs that my marathon training is hitting that serious stage. It happens every year, a few moments where I realize that  I am not in fact just out jogging.

Saturday, April 20, 2013  The chilly temperatures and snow didn't stop more than 100 runners from hitting the streets in Traverse City Saturday, all for a great cause.