Dan FrayerBoard PresidentWest Michigan Mountain Bike AssociationWest Michigan Mountain Bike Alliance’s mission is to improve trails and build community. Supporting sixteen total trail systems and over 100 miles of natural surface trails, WMMBA is a 100% volunteer run organization. From Yankee Springs to The Dragon,...
Life Outside Sport How did growing up in your family shape your approach to athletics and competition? We were outside a lot. Camping, hiking, playing tag, always running around with the neighbor kids. I have a brother 1.5 years older than me, so the competition was always...
Life Outside Sport How did growing up in your family shape your approach to athletics and competition? Me and my older sisters liked playing team sports. None of us were very good! I played golf, basketball and baseball in high school. My sisters played mostly softball. Although...
Life Outside Sport How did growing up in your family shape your approach to athletics and competition? Get ready to laugh! I am the youngest of 5, the only girl and always taught to always be a lady. I went to Catholic school until 7th grade,...
BY DR. ED KORNOELJE, DO, SPORTS MEDICINE, UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN HEALTH - WEST Did You Hear the One About the Boat? In honor of the 2024 Olympics, I will run this one more year! These will be new for some of you, and good reminders for the...
BY STELLAFLY In the fast-paced world of sports, where adrenaline fuels competition and victory is the ultimate goal, athletes often find themselves walking a tightrope between success and burnout. The relentless pursuit of perfection, coupled with the ever-mounting pressures from coaches, fans, and even themselves, can...
BY ELIZABETH 'LIZ' FANCO As you plan out your summer and fall race calendar, you’ll likely be toeing the line at a road race which has pacers. Usually distinguishable by their brightly colored shirts and their pace signs rising above the sea of runners in the...
BY DR. ED KORNOELJE, DO, SPORTS MEDICINE, UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN HEALTH - WEST Sorry for the title—I couldn’t resist! But seriously—why do we swim, bike, and run during the event, and in the weeks and months leading up? And what does all of that training do...
BY KARI STUART Season planning is an element of triathlon training that many athletes overlook. If you’re lucky enough to find a race that you love, with lots of your friends and a great destination, planning your season is straightforward – pencil it in and work...
BY DR. ED KORNOELJE, DO, SPORTS MEDICINE, UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN HEALTH - WEST In case we haven’t met, I’m Dr K from UMHWest, a proud sponsor of Team Stellafly. Why are we a sponsor? Because our mission is to keep people moving. If you are not...