by Melissa Schrotenboer Running while on vacation, especially the type of vacation that involves a lot of lounging pool or beach-side with a never-ending supply of piña coladas, can be a real struggle. Don’t get me wrong vacation is a great time to relax and enjoy time with family and friends, but is also a […]
Monthly Archives: February 2016
New Runner? Gazelle Girl Half Marathon and 5K Race Was Made for You by Stacy Spitler, Member, Kent County Girls on the Run Board of Directors On Sunday, April 17, 2016, women from around the country and the block will meet in Grand Rapids to do their thing, running a half marathon or a 5k. […]
Tips and trips to keep you motivated by Melissa Schrotenboer Hey Girls, my name is Melissa and I LOVE running. I am an assistant high school cross country coach, Girls on the Run coach and part-time fitness instructor. I have run a ton of 5ks, 10ks, a 15k, a number of 1/2 marathons, the Fifth Third River […]
A Valentine’s Day Tribute for American Heart Month by Nikki Bocks Valentine’s Day is almost here! Whether or not you are all into the hearts and flowers and stuff, it’s certainly an appropriate time of the year to talk about something a little more serious than conversation hearts…I’m talking about real hearts. You know, that […]
By Caroline Cook, Chief Running Ambassador GR Running. It’s what I do every day, and I invite you all to join me. It’s a physical activity that you can only do in our great city of Grand Rapids. Run + learn + explore = GRunning. It starts with serious respect for our fur trading forefathers who […]