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 Sports Medicine|University of Michigan Health-West I am seeing a lot of patients with VERY low ferritin lately. If you don’t know what ferritin is or what your level should be, read on and get it checked. I promise many of you will thank me!...
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...
Ed Kornoelje DO University of Michigan Health-West Even though it doesn’t look or feel like it, we will be able to spend more time training outdoors soon! I know some of you spend a lot of time outside in the winter, but even the most die-hard outdoor...
It might seem counterintuitive but doing most of your training at a really slow pace is key for performance gains. When running, that means keeping your easy days 1.5- 2 minutes slower per mile than your threshold pace (the pace you could sustain if you were to run...
Todd Buckingham, Ph.D. | Lead Exercise Physiologist, Mary Free Bed Sports Rehabilitation Breathing Before we start our discussion on breathing, I want you to take a minute and pay attention to your breathing right now. Are you breathing through your nose or your mouth? Chances are (if you’re reading this...