Cindy Kikkert-Penning: Run Free, Wildflower.

Cindy Kikkert-Penning: Run Free, Wildflower.

Like the saffron spice derived from the crocus, Cindy Kikkert-Penning is a rarity in more ways than one. The flower is one of many favorites Cindy grows in her garden, for years the envy of her Spring Lake neighborhood. “Who needs to go to any other flower...
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...