BY STELLAFLY Registration for the 31st annual Turkey Trot in Grand Rapids Public Schools (GRPS) is surging, and it's no surprise. This event has become a beloved Thanksgiving Day tradition that unites the community. It is a heartwarming event that brings together students, teachers, GRPS staff, and families...
BY AMBER POWELL, STELLAFLY ATHLETE I still remember when I decided I wanted to be a runner. I was riding in the car with my mom and saw a group of alma college cross country runners running by the golf course. I asked my mom what...
BY THOMAS CAPRARA, STELLAFLY GUEST WRITER Last June, CBS lead correspondent David Begnaud and his crew set up recording equipment in the Agar family’s house under the guise of filming a Father’s Day message. To the surprise of Ironman Johnny Agar and his family, David presented...
BY THOMAS CAPRARA, STELLAFLY GUEST WRITER It started 21 years ago when the then-President of the YMCA board in Grand Haven sat with him on the grass after trying out a new tri-bike. The two longtime friends talked for a bit and later cast the thought...
Molly Barker is an American educator, triathlete and social visionary. She is best known as the founder of Girls on the Run. We reached out to her after our work with Girls on the Run Elkhart and Girls on the Run Kent County to Molly...
Dan Hurst Team Stellafly Cycling Lead I used to live in San Antonio back in 2004-2006, so the city has always been a draw for me. I love the culture, the history, the fact that you can’t get lost (there are 2 perfect circle highways that surround...
Terence Reuben Executive Director, MyTeam Triumph West Michigan Chapter How to change the world with one simple act of kindness each day! In 2008, a small group of individuals had this crazy idea to change the way we race by creating new experiences for individuals with disabilities. Each...
Kyle Cutler Race Director, Lake Michigan Credit Union Bridge Run There was a time when I could show up at a race and be blissfully ignorant in a porta-potty. I would show up, do my thing, run the race, grab my banana, and go home without really giving...
Ed Kornoelje DO University of Michigan Health-West If you have spent any time running or with runners you may have heard the term ferritin being used and wondered what it means. Even in the medical community there is ongoing discussion and debate as to what significance this blood level has with...
A good race experience is the best and behind the scenes, it takes a village to make the magic happen. This starts with the volunteers. Don't worry, it's not all hard work and heavy lifting. Getting involved with a race provides opportunities to meet new people...