Category Archives: fitness

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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synergy

Posted on July 23, 2011 by

Got in 3.1 miles with the 2nd Wind runners at Elite Feet this morning. Way, way cool to have the support of this group. This is just part of the group in these pics, since others were still out running. … Continue reading →

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five miles

Posted on July 17, 2011 by

This morning I ran five miles. It was early and quiet. The sun was shining, promising to bring smothering heat later on. In the fresh hours of the day, the air was soft and pleasant and expansive. I ran down … Continue reading →

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4th Annual Polly Ann Trail Walk

Posted on June 5, 2010 by

Another way cool trail – the Polly Ann. Today was National Trails Day, so it’s the logical day for the annual trail walk. Left from downtown Imlay City and hiked 3.3 miles out and then made the return trip. Great … Continue reading →

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southern links trailway

Posted on June 4, 2010 by

Last weekend, I took the bike to the Southern Links Trailway, starting in Columbiaville. It was awesome! What a fantastic trail. I didn’t get there until the afternoon, when the clouds were beginning to darken, so there was no one … Continue reading →

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rollin’

Posted on May 30, 2010 by

Got on the road this morning with my Frontier GSX. Have to get on Google Bikes yet to see just how far I went, but it was probably about 10 miles. Gorgeous, sunny morning. Birds twittering. Sunday on the Memorial … Continue reading →

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southern links trail

Posted on June 30, 2009 by

Cool. They’re starting the second phase of the Southern Links Trailway. Work begins Monday, July 6, with an estimated completion in June 2010. According to MDOT: Crews are now working to convert the former Penn Central Railroad into a non-motorized … Continue reading →

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