Category: Running
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Exploring the North Country Trail, Fallasburg to Lowell
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There is something special about running or hiking on secluded trail. With no people, it is easy to lose yourself in thought and reconnect to the natural world. The North Country Trail (NCT) offers that outlet for all types of outdoor enthusiasts.
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Running Comfort: My Favorite Running Apparel
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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 finding the right clothes to provide you comfort and help prevent injury.
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Running Trails at Fitzgerald Park
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What it lacks for in mileage, Fitzgerald Park makes up for in beauty. Commonly referred to as “The Ledges”, Fitzgerald Park offers diverse terrain for all levels of runners and hikers.
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A Fun Run at Anderson Park
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Anderson Park is a secluded gem with pretty views of the Grand River. It offers runners a fun experience with little traffic and some technical challenges.
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Tackling the Penosha Trail
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The Penosha Trail offers a 5 mile loop through pretty forest and fields. Well maintained, but not without its share of hidden rocks and roots. This is one trail worth running.
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Running the Potawatomi Trail
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Looking for good mileage and hilly terrain? Look no further! The Potawatomi Trail in Pinckney Recreational Area offers plenty of both. Run through marshes, wetlands, and young forests on an adventure through this scenic area.
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Through the Creek & Over the Snow: Running the Winter Trail Fest
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Take a run through Yankee Springs Recreational Area at Trivium Racing’s Winter Trail Fest. Enjoy snow and ice covered trails, pretty scenery and great swag at this fun winter event.
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A 5K Twist on a Polar Bear
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If jumping into freezing cold water in the middle of winter is not your thing, a Polar Bear 5K might be what you are looking for to get outside and enjoy the winter.
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Run Like a Reindeer 5K
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Sport your favorite pair of antlers and trot this festive 5k race. I had been looking forward to this race all year. After all, who doesn’t want to run like a reindeer? Hosted at Fortitude Outdoor, this race offers a challenging course and lots of fun.
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Dash Through Snow and Fire
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Dash through snow and ice with this fast, fun, and unique 5k. Snow decided not to make an appearance this year but there was plenty of fire to make up for it. With hot air balloons kicking off the race, this 5k is one of a kind.
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Running for Cancer at the MSU Relay Turkey Trot
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Raising funds for cancer and running? Sign me up! The MSU Relay Turkey Trot 5K, hosted at Michigan State University, was a last minute addition to my fall race roster. It was an easy race for a great cause.
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Running a 5k on a Golf Course: Halloween Links 5K
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When I signed up for the 1st Annual Halloween Links 5K, I never imagined that it would be on the actual golf course. Taking place at the Forest Akers East Golf Course in East Lansing, Michigan, this is one of the most unique 5Ks I have ran.
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Running the Half at St. Patrick’s Fall Festival
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Fifty-five runners eagerly stood awaiting the signal. The sun barely peeked above the horizon. The countdown began, and with the sound of a horn, we were off. The Portland St. Patrick’s Fall Festival Half Marathon was underway.
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The Challenges of Running at Sleepy Hollow State Park
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Sleepy Hollow State Park offers over 2,000 acres of forest, fields, and lake. Within that acreage, the park boasts 16 miles of hiking, running, and biking trail. The perfect location for a trail runner to get some decent mileage in.
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A Twilight 5k
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Take a run along the Grand River with the Twilight Run/Walk 5K. This was my 2nd year participating in this race and I can’t wait to run it again.
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Run-a-Munk at Woldumar Nature Center
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Woldumar Nature Center is hosting it’s 12th annual Run-A-Munk race on November 3rd, 2019. For the past two years, I’ve signed up and participated in this fantastic event.
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Running the Blarney Stone
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Who doesn’t want to help rescue cats, train dogs, and save parks all while enjoying the thrills of race? The Blarney Stone just that!
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Running Trails at Woldumar Nature Center
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Mid-Michigan is not known for challenging terrain. Finding some trails to really push yourself as a runner or hiker can be difficult, but there is one hidden gem; Woldumar Nature Center. Woldumar Nature Center is located in Lansing, Michigan. It is a nonprofit organization, founded in 1963, with a mission…
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Running the Trails at Burchfield, and Riverbend
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Easy to Moderate The Burchfield Park Trail stretches across three Ingham County Parks; Burchfield Park, Riverbend Natural Area, and McNamara Canoe Landing. With 16 miles of trails, there is something to offer everyone, no matter where you are in your training. The trail system begins in the Burchfield Park and…
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Trail Running at Fenner Nature Center
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Easy Fenner Nature Center is a unique location within the city of Lansing that provides people with the opportunity to experience nature. This environmental education center contains 134 acres of publicly accessible green space. This includes roughly 4 miles of trails that wind through maple groves and prairie lands. Wildlife is…