Ed Kornoelje DO Sports Medicine | Osteopathic Physician University of Michigan Health-West Many people think sports medicine is only for competitive athletes. Who actually benefits from seeing a sports medicine physician?Everyone. While we work with teams like the Griffins and Rise, what we learn there applies to anyone...
Ed Kornoelje DO Sports Medicine|University of Michigan Health-West Last month we looked a bit at race safety, particularly around heart health. This month: atrial fibrillation (AF) and endurance athletes—is there a problem? Let me start off by saying that running and endurance training are very good for the...
Ed Kornoelje DOSports Medicine|University of Michigan Health-West So Laura gave us (all of us) some homework. For me, a very good suggestion for an article. For you—read on!Over the last few months there have been several instances where someone has gone down on a racecourse and...
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 STELLAFLY I've been thinking about the connection between athletic pursuits and purposeful life work a lot lately. I asked a group of athletes for input on what fuels their passion ties into their greater purpose. Here, I share the compelling experience of two individuals, Russell...
BY KYLE CUTLER We are leaving the season of Strava recaps and transitioning into the season of 2024 goal-setting and resolutions. As endurance athletes, we understand setting goals. We have goal races, race day goals, and work-out goals; we can even find ways to set goals...
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...