BY DR. ED KORNOELJE, DO, SPORTS MEDICINE, UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN HEALTH - WEST Did You Hear the One About the Boat? In honor of the 2024 Olympics, I will run this one more year! These will be new for some of you, and good reminders for the...
BY STELLAFLY In the fast-paced world of sports, where adrenaline fuels competition and victory is the ultimate goal, athletes often find themselves walking a tightrope between success and burnout. The relentless pursuit of perfection, coupled with the ever-mounting pressures from coaches, fans, and even themselves, can...
BY ELIZABETH 'LIZ' FANCO As you plan out your summer and fall race calendar, you’ll likely be toeing the line at a road race which has pacers. Usually distinguishable by their brightly colored shirts and their pace signs rising above the sea of runners in the...
BY DR. ED KORNOELJE, DO, SPORTS MEDICINE, UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN HEALTH - WEST Sorry for the title—I couldn’t resist! But seriously—why do we swim, bike, and run during the event, and in the weeks and months leading up? And what does all of that training do...
BY KARI STUART Season planning is an element of triathlon training that many athletes overlook. If you’re lucky enough to find a race that you love, with lots of your friends and a great destination, planning your season is straightforward – pencil it in and work...
BY DR. ED KORNOELJE, DO, SPORTS MEDICINE, UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN HEALTH - WEST In case we haven’t met, I’m Dr K from UMHWest, a proud sponsor of Team Stellafly. Why are we a sponsor? Because our mission is to keep people moving. If you are not...
BY STELLAFLY I've been thinking about the connection between athletic pursuits and purposeful life work a lot lately. I asked a group of athletes for input on what fuels their passion ties into their greater purpose. Here, I share the compelling experience of two individuals, Russell...
BY KYLE CUTLER We are leaving the season of Strava recaps and transitioning into the season of 2024 goal-setting and resolutions. As endurance athletes, we understand setting goals. We have goal races, race day goals, and work-out goals; we can even find ways to set goals...
BY STELLAFLY Registration for the 31st annual Turkey Trot in Grand Rapids Public Schools (GRPS) is surging, and it's no surprise. This event has become a beloved Thanksgiving Day tradition that unites the community. It is a heartwarming event that brings together students, teachers, GRPS staff, and families...
BY AMBER POWELL, STELLAFLY ATHLETE I still remember when I decided I wanted to be a runner. I was riding in the car with my mom and saw a group of alma college cross country runners running by the golf course. I asked my mom what...