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Considering 'Mud Factor' Challenge? (Poll)

J. Patrick — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:02:30 +0000

Ever since the "Warrior Dash" hit town last summer, I've been thinking about expanding my workouts to include something fun like that. Now, this year brings "Mud Factor", a 5k race through obstacles and mud that sounds like fun! It's being sponsored by Townsquare Media and scheduled for June 30th. I'm seriously considering doing it. How about you? Are you up to the challenge?

Tax Trot Road Races April 14th in Flushing

Stu Allen — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 22:37:23 +0000

With Tax Day quickly approaching, here's a great way to run off some stress before sending in your return. Or to celebrate getting money back from Uncle Sam. The Riverbend Striders bring you the 2012 Tax Trot road races, Saturday, April 14th at Flushing High School. All 3 races begin at 10 am.

Are You Ready to Run? Flushing Township Half Marathon Saturday

Stu Allen — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 20:21:19 +0000

Normally, the Flushing Township Half Marathon and 5k would be contested in cold and blustery conditions. Not this year. The forecast calls for temps far above normal for the weekend which makes for great conditions to get out and put in a few miles. Both races (5k and Half Marathon) start at 9:30 am on [...]

Kayla O'Mara Memorial 5k/10k Races Saturday In Goodrich

Stu Allen — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 23:40:15 +0000

The 6th annual Kayla O’Mara Scholarship 10k/5k races will be held this Saturday morning in Goodrich, starting and finishing at Goodrich High School. The 10k will start at 7:30, followed by the 5k at 9:00. Even if you’re “velocity challenged”, you can finish in time to do both races. Both courses have rolling hills on [...]

Great Pizza Challenge 5k Race Thursday In Flint

Stu Allen — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 00:13:45 +0000

This race combines two of the things that I love, pizza and running. Thursday, August 4th at 6:30 pm at the Flint YMCA at 411 E. Third Street. The running comes first, in case you were wondering. Runners and walkers will negotiate a course that starts and finishes in front of the “Y” and takes [...]

Volkslaufe Road Races July 4th In Frankenmuth

Stu Allen — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 19:48:25 +0000

It’s been a 4th of July tradition for more than 3 decades. The Volkslaufe (People’s race) 5k, 10k and 20k footrace in Frankenmuth. The races always attract a large and very competitive field of runners and walkers. The people who live along the race route are nice and always come out to cheer you on! [...]

Trail Running Gains Amazing Popularity

Stu Allen — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 17:28:09 +0000

Maybe it’s the economy. Maybe it’s technology overload. Maybe people are figuring out what some of us have known for years. More and more people are running on the many trails that you might not even know exist in these parts. Unlike road runners who keep track of pace, heart rate and distance to exacting [...]

Sign Up For The Crim By Midnight, Save $$

Stu Allen — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 23:09:23 +0000

If you were planning on participating in the Crim Festival of Races this year, a money-saving deadline is quickly approaching! All online entries before April 1st won’t have the pay the online entry charge. That’s a few bucks in your pocket if you act before midnight tonight. So RUN to www.crim.org and sign up already! [...]

Sweetheart Run Saturday In Flushing

Stu Allen — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 01:08:49 +0000

Run or walk with your sweetie this Saturday morning in Flushing at the annual Sweetheart 5k/10k races. Start/finish at Flushing Central Elementary School, 525 Coutant Street. You can enter as a team or as a solo runner/walker. Online registration at: www.riverbendstriders.com or you can sign up at Bauman’s Running & Walking shop on Hill Road [...]

Runner completes 365 Consecutive Marathons

J. Patrick — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 12:44:17 +0000

Belgian runner Stefaan Engeles has just completed a marathon for every day of the past year.

Saturday was the 49-year-old’s 365th consecutive 26.2 mile race, shattering the record of 52 consecutive marathons set by a Japanese man last year.

Engeles attributed his ability to run for so long to the fact that he doesn’t run very fast. However, his average of about four hours per marathon is still 30 minutes faster than the average finishing time in the New York City marathon.

Overall, Engels ran 9,569 miles.