The Run Around Town Traverse City Track Club

Ep.16 features TCTC Executive Director Lisa Taylor who provides insight on the Farmland 5k Race and how the club navigated setting it up as a “virtual hybrid” race. Don’t miss this informative, funny, and positive episode with plenty of TCTC updates for members. Happy (And Safe/healthy) Running!

This episode is dedicated to James Edward Houser. May this amazing Man and Father rest in peace. 

NOTE: Fun Runs are Back on so please check website and Facebook for updates! Ep.1 of new Season 2 features TCTC member Christo Miner who shares tips, tricks and insights on Trail Running along with some of his favorite trails to explore. You won't want to miss this informative, funny, and positive episode with plenty of TCTC updates for members. Happy (And Safe/healthy) Running!

Find Local Trails here: gtrlc.org/

Fall is just around the corner and so is the Good Fight 5k (formerly the Remembrance Run)! Get the inside scoop on this TCTC Virtual Race and hear more about its inspiring mission during our interview with race director Jen Teeples. Also hear from a brand new TCTC member, Kelly Richardson, who moved to Traverse City in the midst of COVID-19, joined TC Track Club, and participated in the 2020 Virtual Summer Series! A Happy (And Safe/healthy) Running!

Good Fight 5K Registration: https://runsignup.com/remembrancerun

We're Back! Big news from Hosts and an excellent in-depth interview with Julie Clark who is the Executive Director of the Traverse Area Recreation and Transportation Trails (TART). Julie shares updates on new TART projects and her own personal running story. This is a MUST listen! Also, special update from TCTC Board President Jim Graham on how the club is resuming Fun Runs safely during the pandemic. Our resident PT Mike Swinger makes his return to share how runner's weaknesses can be turned into opportunities for greatness with a focus on Core strength. You won't want to miss this informative, funny, and positive episode with plenty of TCTC updates for members. Happy (And Safe/healthy) Running!

Learn more about TART here: https://www.traversetrails.org/

See videos from PT Mike Swinger here: https://runphys.com/

Special mid-month episode! The Run Around Town hosts interview Andy Belanger who is running the entire distance of M22 (116.7 miles) on May 22nd to raise funds for the Leelanau Conservancy that works to conserve the land, water, and scenic character of Leelanau County. Andy is also an avid triathlete who created and completed two full Ironman Triathlons in two consecutive days around Traverse City, plus put on a virtual Beer Mile! You won't want to miss this inspirational, funny, and positive episode. Happy (And Safe/healthy) Running!

Link to Andy's Fundraiser: https://bit.ly/3ct6QIc

Find Andy on Facebook: Andyrunningm22 &  Southernstateofminds

Special episode! The Run Around Town hosts interview Traverse City Track Club Executive Director Lisa Taylor and hear the story of the impact COVID-19 has had on club that eventually led to canceling the Bayshore Marathon races. Also a great check in on “Ask a PT” with Mike Swinger for some great tips for dealing with foot pains. Finally the host discuss how they are dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic and provide some tips on making the new “normal” a little more tolerable. Happy (And Safe/healthy) Running!