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Easy Striders in gear

Posted on May 10, 2012 by

The Easy Striders group for beginning and intermediate runners and walkers is in gear. The group gets together every Wednesday evening at 6:30 p.m., meeting up at Elite Feet at its new location on M-24 in Lapeer. The Easy Striders … Continue reading →

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Whoosh! Lapeer area 5th grader heads to IronKids competition

Posted on April 24, 2012 by

Like the wind. That’s how 10-year old Morgan Turk goes. And she’s getting ready to test her mettle as she runs, swims, and cycles her way through a big competition in Florida next month. Morgan’s prepared to go the distance … Continue reading →

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Easy Striders – on the move

Posted on April 1, 2012 by

Yesterday morning, the Easy Striders met up at Elite Feet. Everyone sort of naturally split up into three groups accommodating those who wanted to run, those who were run/walking, and walkers. And it was, again, a really enjoyable time with … Continue reading →

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Easy Striders!

Posted on March 24, 2012 by

There’s just no excuse. It’s too much fun getting with other people who like to walk or run. Good conversation, good inspiration, tips, laughs, support – staying healthy while you’re at it. So in that spirit, the new Easy Striders … Continue reading →

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get a move on

Posted on March 6, 2012 by

A couple of things coming up that’ll get you in gear. First up, we have the Indoor Mini-Triathlon at the Lapeer Community Center. That’s happening on March 18. There’s just a few spots left last I heard. People can participate … Continue reading →

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in motion

Posted on February 20, 2012 by

Had an awesome run this morning. Thank you very much to my running friends, Nancy in particular, who coaxed me out of the warm comfort of my home Sunday morning to go running up on the Southern Links Trail. I’ve … Continue reading →

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night run

Posted on December 20, 2011 by

That’s just because it’s cool. So Elite Feet had their Fun Run tonight to benefit the Stone Soup Food Pantry in Lapeer. Runners (and walkers) brought $5 worth of non-perishable food or a cash donation. I called my friend Lori … Continue reading →

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runnnn

Posted on December 19, 2011 by

Little bit of street art found, that. Nice run yesterday morning with Diane and Vickie and Dale. It was a little icy out, and Diane lent me one of her pairs of “cleats.” You just pull them on around your … Continue reading →

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sky’s the limit

Posted on December 4, 2011 by

Local officials are mulling over the proposed I-69 International Trade Corridor, a regional economic development corporation reaching from Shiawassee to Huron County, in today’s CP. Begs the question again about what really creates jobs, what really helps to develop the … Continue reading →

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my kicks

Posted on November 27, 2011 by

Yep, those are my much-loved New Balance lightweight trail running kicks. I went running this morning with Vicki and Dale. Doug also ran a mile with us before heading off to meet yet another running buddy. When I trundled out … Continue reading →

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