Category: Running
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The Full Moon 5: A Nighttime Adventure
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Escape the ordinary and embark on a magical adventure at the Full Moon 5! This unique night-time trail race offers an unforgettable experience.
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Run for the Holidays: The Playmakers’ Holiday Classic 5K
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Forget the eggnog. Kick off the holidays with a festive 5k! Everyone knows the holiday season is a time for family, cheer, and…running. The Playmakers’ Holiday Classic captures the spirit of the season perfectly. No clocks, no bibs, just pure fun.
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From Socks to Sunglasses: My Running Essentials
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Finding the perfect items to include in your running toolkit can feel like a never-ending quest. What works wonders for one person might feel cumbersome for another. Every runner is unique, with individual needs and preferences. But it can be overwhelming when you start trying to build your kit. When…
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Run Wild at the Woldumar 5K Trail Race
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Lace up your shoes and hit the trail at the Woldumar 5K Trail Race! This is a fantastic community event that brings together runners and hikers for a fun race through scenic woodlands, golden fields, and tranquil wetlands.
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Bonfyre Trail Fest: A Race to Remember
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The crisp autumn air, the crunch of leaves underfoot, and the thrill of discovering a new trail – these were the ingredients for a perfect race day at the Bonfyre Trail Fest. Bonfyre Trail Fest is a unique trail race that offers participants a challenging course and beautiful views. It…
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A Gift Guide for Your Favorite Trail Runner
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Are you searching for the perfect gift for your favorite trail runner? Trail runners thrive on the excitement of the great outdoors, embracing both the challenges and the beauty of nature. The right gear, fuel, and gadgets can significantly impact their performance and help them achieve their personal goals—whether they’re…
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Race to Restore: A Unique 5K in a Cemetery
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Halloween races are the best. With cooler temperatures and festive atmospheres, they offer the perfect blend of fun and competition. After all, who wants to be beaten by a giant dinosaur? This year, Race to Restore 5K caught my eye. This race offers a unique experience as participants make their…
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Hustling for Hot Cider & Caramel Apples
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Celebrate the season with the Hot Cider Hustle 5K. This race is set in the picturesque Hawk Island Park in Lansing, Michigan. The course includes beautiful views of vibrant autumn foliage and the tranquil lake. The best part? Once crossing the finish line, unique treats await! All participants receive hot…
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Run Woodstock: Completing the Happening 100K
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It is said that you live a lifetime in an ultra. You have ups and downs. You make new friends. You discover hard things about yourself. You overcome challenges. You fade into darkness. You break into light. This September I participated in my first 100K. It was hard, uncomfortable, and…
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A Michigan Trail Experience: Deer Fly 5
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Don’t be afraid of the name. You’re more likely to encounter mosquitoes than deer flies on this unique and fun trail 5K. The Deer Fly 5 occurs on the pretty, forested trails at Lake Lansing North Park in Haslett, Michigan.
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Why I Loved Running the Tahqua Trail 25K
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Imagine spending a morning among giant pine trees, fern-covered forest floors, lush bogs, a wide river with waterfalls, and beautiful lakes where moose love to roam. Sound perfect? I thought so. The Tahqua Trail Run takes runners along a spectacular route that has all of those things and more. Out…
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Participating in the Trail Town 5K
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Spend a Saturday morning racing on the Lansing River Trail during the Trail Town 10K and 5K event. Enjoy scenic views of the Grand River, wildlife sightings, and help support the maintenance and expansion of the Lansing River Trail.
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A Bucket List Race: The Rock River Canyon 50K
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Ever since my first ultra three years ago, I have been eyeing the Rock River Canyon 50K. This race is described as a race for runners who want to “immerse themselves in the wild backcountry of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula on Zen single track”. Now that I have completed this race,…
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My First Adventure on the Big Bay Pathway
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When I first discovered the Big Bay Pathway, I was intrigued. I had difficulty finding any information about it other than a tiny image of a detail-less map and that it was used primarily for cross-country skiing. I visited what I had thought was the trailhead a few times but…
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Running the 50K at Trail Weekend
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Trail Weekend is a popular trail race in the area and for good reason. Held in the beautiful Pinckney Recreation Area, it is one of the most challenging courses in the region. Offering 4 distances, it is a fantastic race for anyone who loves the trail.
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Running on the North Country Trail: Pictured Rocks
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In 2016, we had the wonderful opportunity to backpack through the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Since then, it has been a dream of mine to run the length of the park. While this trip was short, it gave me a taste of that experience and made me even more determined…
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Over the Hills and Through the Creek: Running the Half at Winter Trail Fest – West Side
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In 2020, I set off on an adventure to complete my first winter trail run. It was 5 miles through Yankee Springs Recreational Area. It was cold, snowy, and a blast. I’m happy to say I have finally returned to the Winter Trail Fest – West (W.T.F) event and tackled…
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My Favorite Brands for Running
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Running is hard. It requires physical and mental endurance, determination, and a bit of stubbornness. One way to make it a little bit easier is to find the right gear that makes you feel comfortable and excited about hitting the trails. No two runners have the same gear. It is…
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The Running Adventure I Didn’t Want at Proud Lake Recreation Area
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Visiting Proud Lake Recreation Area has been on my bucket list for quite some time now. With over 3,000 acres, including the scenic Huron River, this recreation area provides activities for all outdoor adventurers.
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Two Days, Three Races: Running the Treetops Trifecta
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Two days, three races, and a whole lot of hills. The Treetops Trifecta offered everything I could hope for in a trail run, which is why I continue to return to this rugged and challenging race year after year.
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A Spooktacular Event: The Dansville Halloween 5K
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I love running in the fall. There is more joy in it for me than any other season. To support that love of the season, I try to squeeze in as many races as possible. This year I decided to sign up for a Halloween-themed race and that race was…
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Here Be Dragons: Dragons in the Woods 5K Round 2
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Last year I participated in the Dragons in the Woods 5K trail race at Burchfield Park. The race was cut unexpectedly short by a miscalculation of the course. By over a mile. Typically I wouldn’t return to a race that is missing that much mileage, especially in a 5K. But…
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Fueling My Runs with Gnarly Sport Nutrition
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I first heard about Gnarly while participating in the Two Hearted 50K. The race director was a hardcore Gnarly fan and had it at all of the aid stations. At the time, I was using a different liquid calorie that was favored by many runners I knew, but it wasn’t…
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Exploring the Waterloo-Pinckney Trail
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Waterloo Recreation Area is truly an outdoor enthusiast’s haven. With 20,000 acres of land, Waterloo Recreation Area is the largest state park in Michigan’s lower peninsula. It includes diverse camping options, 11 inland lakes, and multiple systems. On my visit, I decided to explore the extensive Waterloo-Pinckney Trail.
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Gear Review: Salomon Adv 5 Skin Hydration Vest
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Finding what method of carrying water and food on a long run (or even a day hike) can be a challenge. You want something that is light, versatile and fits your style comfortably. For me, that is the Salmon 5 Skin Hydration Vest.