Run for the Bling

Run for the Bling

Races are great avenues for inspiration and motivation to live an active, healthy lifestyle. And sometimes, there’s a little extra incentive: The Bling. The Gazelle Girl Race, a female-only race dedicated to empowering women, is partnering with the Fifth Third...
More Than Pink

More Than Pink

Despite advances by the medical community and advocates—and despite declining breast cancer death rates—a stubborn truth remains: More than 40,000 women and men in the United States die of breast cancer each year. It’s a truth that Susan G. Komen Michigan, a...

Training Tips from a Marathon Runner

The road ahead is long, especially if you’re just starting your marathon training. Sports medicine expert Dr. Kristi Kern says the key to distance running success is setting a goal and hitting the trail. “Make sure it’s realistic and that...

Runners: Locked and Loaded

Running is hard enough on your body, especially if you’re just getting back into it after winter’s hibernation. Take strides to prevent unnecessary discomfort by choosing the right sports bra. Here’s how: 1. Try before you buy. There is no “one...

Make a Date with Your Girlfriends

Whether your ideal girlfriend date is at the coffee shop, the mall or cross-country skiing, make time for each other. E-mailing, although sometimes necessary, does not count! Set aside a half an hour this week, and give your girlfriend an old-fashioned phone call.A...