Hello! I am Susan Langeland. I am very excited to be joining the Gazelle Girl Race Committee. I have been a part of each one of the four Gazelle Girl races since the first year, from running the half marathon twice, the 5K once and I was a volunteer on the race course as a [...]
by Dr. Ed Kornoelke, DO | Medical Director, Gazelle Girl Half Marathon | Metro Health Sports Medicine Way to go! You have just finished one of the Gazelle Girl races and may wonder what to do next. Here are a few reminders, as well as some specific advice for those running the Fifth Third River Bank [...]
By Alethea Mshar Here we are on the eve of the Gazelle Girl Half Marathon and 5k. We have put in the training, and are ready to step up to the starting line and give the race our best. Thousands of women will dominate the streets of Grand Rapids, and what a beautiful sight all [...]
by the YWCA West Central Michigan One of the infinitely great things about running in Gazelle Girl is the chance to be part of something bigger than yourself. There’s an amazing spirit surrounding the event – and part of that comes from knowing the proceeds are being donated back to local charities that empower women. [...]
by Cherry Bay Orchards, Gazelle Girl Sponsor The stats say it all. From 1990 to 2013, running event finishers has grown 300%, and for a good reason! Running is not only an affordable way to exercise, but one of the most efficient ways to improve your physical and mental state! Lately, running seems to be [...]
by Chelsea Brehm It’s no secret that sports are an important part of our culture here in the United States. Sport holds a special place in our society and family structure is often organized around sport participation or consumption – the current March Madness extravaganza, practice here, games there, weekend tournaments, team pictures, etc… The [...]
by Dr. Ed Kornoelke | Medical Director, Gazelle Girl Half Marathon Way to go! The race is almost here. You will be finishing the Gazelle Girl Half Marathon or 5K and may wonder what to do next. Here are a few pointers: Hydrate and refuel right after the race. There will be food and drink at [...]
By Dren Asselmeier Whether you’re a seasoned runner or this will be your first race, it’s important to have a strategy for going through aid stations. Some people will try to PR (set a personal record) and fly through aid stations. Others may prefer to slow to a walk, drink as they please, fuel up [...]
by Rachel Ball, Gazelle Sports Foundation Coordinator We are very excited to partner with Gazelle Girl Half Marathon and 5k this year! In case you hadn’t heard, The Gazelle Sports Foundation has been named the fourth charity partner. Here are some things you should know about the Gazelle Sports Foundation: We have been an official [...]
by Jodi Gillmore “I am so not a runner. I am SO NOT a runner!” Not exactly the positive self-talk that one wants going through their mind when out for an early morning jog through the neighborhood, yet if I am perfectly honest, it was the one I heard loud and clear many summer mornings [...]
