Kingsley Family Vision Care Heritage Days 5K & Fun Run, Aug 26, 2023, 8AM

Race directors Jessica & Chris Stark and family, welcomed runners to the Library area on Brownson Park for the Kingsley Family Vision Care Heritage Days 5K & Fun Run, Sat Aug 26, 2023.

Kingsley Heritage Festival has been a long-standing tradition in our hometown, that brings our community members together to have fun. Our 2023 Board Members

President/Secretary-Ann McLain, Vice President/Treasurer –  Amanda Sieffert   2023 Trustees/Coordinators Jeff Yacks, Alison Hoeppner, Wendie Cabinaw and Jessica Stark. Events include; -Pickle Ball Tournament, -Movie in the Ball Field, Entertainment both, Friday and Saturday Evening!

The Village of Kingsley, Michigan, is an ever-growing rural community that strives to maintain its small town feel. Within the village limits, you will find the historic downtown district. The streets are lit with decorative street lamps and cross walks for easy access to area businesses as well as several parks. We are a small community that takes pride in our town and all the wonderful families who have made this town their home. With such a wonderful small town, a group of individuals came together to preserve our heritage and continue the sense of community we are proud of. Therefore, the Kingsley Heritage Days Festival was created.  Every year since, a committee is formed to keep that tradition going!

Running race details follow; no cost for the fun run. 5K cost prior to August 1st is $20 and after that date is $25. FAMILY PRICING for those family members living under the same roof. Family of 4 for $50, 5 for $60, contact us if registering more than 5.  Age categories follow: 10 and under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

Registration and packet pick up was the morning of the event from 7-8 am at Brownson Park. Parking was available behind the library/village office and the Kingsley Middle School. Fun run to begin at 8am with the 5K following. The 5K will be a combination of trails and roads with one water station. Pre-registration is not required for the fun run. If you would like to purchase a shirt for the fun run, please e-mail or call race director prior to August 9th with name and size. Shirt cost of $10 was collected the morning of the race or e-mail Jessica at kingsleyheritagedays5k@outlook.com (subject line: fun run shirt). Contact Jessica to become a 2024 race sponsor or volunteer.

Kingsley Heritage Days is a community-building event held annually in the Village of Kingsley. It is a day of celebrating our history, present, and future of our wonderful town and surrounding communities. Because our Festival is entirely volunteer operated, and dependent solely on community participation and donations, we rely on the kind-hearted individuals and businesses to help. Sponsorship means a lot for not only our current festival, but for the future festivals to come. As gratitude for your kind support, we include your company name/logo in our posters, ads and web sites for our festival. We believe this will create a positive image of your company to our community. Sponsors include Kingsley Family Vision Care, Forest Area Federal Credit Union. MDS Automotive, The Lighthouse Neurological Rehabilitation Center, Absolute Building Solutions LLC, Bob Mitchell & Associates Surveying & Mapping, Stag Dental, Team Elmer, A. Papano’s Pizza, Northland Foods, Kingsley Lumber, Thirbly Auto Parts Paint and Machine Shop, Honor Bank and Jenty Inc., Subway, Fleet Feet Traverse City, J&S Hamburg S. Airport.

Registration includes a t-shirt for 5K runners, professional timing, a unique race bib, age group medals and terrific snacks after the race. Results were competently timed by RF Timing and are available at; Kingsley Heritage Days 5K 2023 Results .

Volunteers are critical to every race. Volunteers were needed for set-up and tear-down, registration, course marshalling and safety. Volunteers included; Sarah Sherman Alyson Swinehart, and Stephanie Lathrop who assisted in registration.

Now we meet some of the runners. I could not speak to every runner but following are some runners I talked with. Many of these runners are “winners” of the race, not because they are the fastest runners, but because they are “winners” of the game we call “life”. They have beaten some of life’s challenges with the aid of running and exercise. Our first “winner” is Dan Tincknell, age 35, from Kingsley. Dan is the P.A. announcer for Kingsley High School football games. He is in broadcasting at Channel 7/4. After talking to Dan for a few minutes, he shared with me the reason he exercises, and the reason is important to his life. Dan is a type 2 diabetic. He takes daily medication. His exercise has resulted in lower doses of medication. Congratulations to Dan. But Dan was not done. I learned he has a family history of heart conditions. His dad died from heart conditions. Dan wants to be around a long time for his kids. He is working hard to be in good shape. His A1C has dropped remarkably from 12 to 5. He has lost weight and plans to lose more. Dan ran today with his wife, Melody, age 34 and his sons, Nathaniel, age 5, Samuel, age 4 and Gabe age 2. The Tincknell family is a good example of the joys and benefits of families exercising together. Dan says; “Don’t sit on the sofa. Be active. It’s all worth it.”

Our next “winner” is a married team of runners, Bill and Mary Swift. Competitive races occur at many levels of a race competition. Mary beats me regularly, hands down, even though she is dealing with a genetically, seriously sore back and a relatively new issue, an abraded knee, for which she wears a knee support, “to keep the knee in place”. But Bill is the big story. Bill and I compete is the same age group, 80+. But today the age group split at 70+. Often, I edge out Bill, but today, Bill beat me like a drum. Bill recently suffered a heart attack, for which he received several stints to correct blocked arteries. Bill lost 25#, he was already thin. Bill weighs himself every day. When he gains a pound, he eases up on his food the next day. He is already on a heart-safe food plan. And to top it off, Bill is a GO BLUE winner. Bill and Mary, you are both inspirations and you are race “winners”.

Dick Naparela from Traverse City, suffered a seriously injured knee. His doctors wanted to replace the kneecap. But Dick sought out additional opinions. He started a serious physical rehabilitation program. Today, Dick’s knee is fine. He is a strong proponent of second medical opinions. Dick also built and brought and assembled the Traverse City Track Club logo-sign. Thank you, Dick!

Ryan Teelander, age 45, from Traverse City, lost weight and for him, exercise is a chance to do a family event. He was joined by his son, Landon, age 12. Allison Williams, age 36 lost 2” around her middle. No one in her family is athletic, so she is leading the way. Dennis Man, age 64 and his wife, Lisana, age 65, recently moved from Dayton, Ohio, to Traverse City. I encouraged them to join the Traverse City Track Club. They both use exercise to stay in shape. Jackie Highsmith, age 42 exercises for better health. Jeremy Treadwell, age 63, normally finishes near the top of these events. Sandra Steiner, age 53, from Kingsley, has completed two 100 mile races, over 100 marathons with a personal record of 3 hours and 55 minutes and 40 ultra-marathons. She is one amazing lady. Don Vyverberg, age 54, from Kalkaska, ran an excellent time. Don’s dad was my “marine engineer” when I had a cottage near Kalkaska.

And who were the actual winners? I normally do not interview the fastest runners. Usually no one cares. But today, the winners of the men’s and women’s race were the children if the race director a rarity in road races. Eric Stark won the men’s race at 13 years old, and Alli Stark age 10 won the women’s race, both of Kingsley.

Race directors – Chris & Jessica Stark, hope you will join them for next year’s Kingsley Family Vision Care Heritage Days 5k & Fun Run. Remember to consult your doctor before starting an exercise program.

Mickey Fivenson, age 81, (a Traverse City native of Munson Hospital, class of ’42), lost over 100 pounds and has trained over 150,000 miles in more than 50 years of running. He completed 60 marathons (3:01 PR) and holds a marathon world record with his sons, Zack and Adam. Mickey is the former director of the National Cherry Festival Runs, ranked in the top 25 USA races. Mickey’s doctors credit running toward surviving several strokes. Mickey coordinates his Traverse City Central High School Class of ’60 reunion every 5 years (what fun). He is an ordained rabbi, an Advanced Scuba Diver and credits his running fitness and his scuba skills with surviving a fall through the ice in over 600’ of water in middle of West Grand Traverse Bay,,,,,, and saving his dog! A U of M graduate, like his kids, and former president of the Grand Traverse Area U of M club, (GO BLUE!!), he plays a mean blues harmonica globally and with area bands. He was awarded the Silver Beaver, scouting’s highest adult honor. His bride of 31 years, Dr. Sally Littleton, is a retired psychotherapist, provides private Reiki lessons and is a Tapping and Reiki instructor at Northwestern Michigan College and virtually on the web. If you would like Mickey to cover your race, if you need training tips, email  mickey@telecomclassifiedads.com.  Mickey Fivenson: MBA, Ph or Text 1-231-946-2195. Today, Mickey finished 4^th in his age group, 70+.

Right Brain Brewery, Traverse City, 7K Run, Aug 12, 2023. Brewery Running Series.

Race directors Catherine and Gary Jasionowicz, welcomed beer-loving runners to the Right Brain Brewery, Traverse City, 7K Race, August 12^th 2023 for the local version of the nationwide Brewery series runs. The race took place on a beautiful day around a great new course. The Loop around Boardman Lake was the long-time dream of Ted Okerstrom, former manager of the Park Place Hotel and creator of the Vasa Cross-country Ski races. The Loop course is a testament to Ted’s vision.

From “The Ticker”; Over the years, The Ticker has covered Traverse City’s brewing scene extensively, even looking back to 1996 when Traverse Brewing first opened its doors here and started a local craft beer revolution. But between the recent International Beer Day and the news that Michigan was just named the best state for beer lovers, we wondered: How far back does the tradition of brewing really go in Traverse City? Turns out, a lot further back than the 1990s.  

As Bavarians migrated to Michigan in the 1800s, breweries bearing the names of men like Küsterer and Stroh began to pop up along the sides of rivers in Michigan towns big enough to support an industrial operation. While it took a few years for breweries to make their way up north, though, at least one Detroit brewer was looking to get a toehold in the Traverse City market as early as 1859. 

The website says; We are the Michigan Brewery Running Series™ and we run for beer! See you at Right Brain Brewery on August 12th. Fun run starts from the taproom at NOON! We’ve mapped out a 7k-ish course that starts and ends at Right Brain and weaves along the TART Trail around Boardman Lake in Traverse City. Run, walk, jog – whatever goes! All ages, all levels are welcome.  Cross the finish line and celebrate! All participants receive their choice of several prizes including free beer. Prizes included: A FREE craft brew from Right Brain.  Choice of a collector’s seasonal swag item from the Brewery Running Series. A chance to win sweet door prizes, like Brewery Running Series merchandise or beer to take home. Access to event festivities like live music, games, goodies and giveaways And more! Our mission is to be active, have fun and give back to our local community. A portion of all proceeds from our events support local nonprofits – over $350k raised to date! This event will add to that tally. 10% goes directly to local organizations like CASA STEM Scholarship Fund, Warren Woods Tower Cross Country Team, Boy Scouts, and more. Not only do you get to enjoy some healthy activities and great, local beer – you are helping us support local organizations that do important work in our community.

Registration is limited to the size of the taproom and many of our events sell out. Sign up today! Important details:  This was an untimed, fun-run. All levels of walkers, runners and joggers were welcome. This was an open course, meaning roads were NOT closed. You are responsible for obeying all traffic laws and regulations. We create each route to start and end at the brewery and to show off the surrounding neighborhood. The course will be marked with arrows to help you know where to go. You must bring a valid ID or driver’s license. You do not need to be 21 to enjoy the event, but you must be 21 to enjoy the beer. Please drink responsibly. Registered, underage participants will receive a token for a FREE non-alcoholic beverage. Our events are rain or shine! If conditions become unsafe to run, we will still hang out and drink beer. There will not be a bag check; please plan accordingly and dress appropriately for the weather. Dogs and strollers were welcome on the course, with care and caution. Please remember – you are running at your own risk on city sidewalks / streets / trails, which might not be suitable for your 4-legged and /or pint-size running buddies. You will also want to check with the brewery to make sure you can abide by their dog / underage policies. Please make the best decision possible for your crew. Please drink responsibly. We always encourage carpooling and safe, designated drivers. Keep an eye on your inbox – we will send you all final event details via email the week of this event and share anything else you might need to know to participate.

Questions? Check out our FAQ | Contact us at catherine@breweryrunningseries.com . Cheers to beers! The Michigan Brewery Running Series is happy to be back with another season of organizing fun run events at local breweries!  We started with one event – a 5k in Minneapolis, MN in celebration of Global Running Day. We now collectively organize over 300 events per year across 20+ states and counting! Check out our full event line up: http://www.breweryrunningseries.com

The race is organized by Michigan Brewery Running Series. You may enter more races organized by the Michigan Brewery Running series throughout Michigan and other states at this link; https://www.breweryrunningseries.com/locations/michigan

REGISTRATION INCLUDES:  A local craft beverage at the finish line. Your choice of a  BRS collector’s pint glass or series swag item.  Access to the day’s entertainment, like live music, food trucks, giveaways and more. WHAT WE DO: We organize 5k-ish, fun-run courses that all start and end at local breweries. No time clock, no pressure – just a really good reason to drink really good beer! We welcome all levels of runners, walkers, joggers and crawlers – it’s fun for the whole family! WHY WE DO IT:  Our mission is to be active, have fun, and give back! In addition to pairing some exercise and good beer, a portion of all proceeds go back to local non-profits. HOW WE GOT HERE: The Brewery Running Series started in Minneapolis in 2012 by Nate Herrington and Morgan Jappe. They wanted to combine their favorite things – being active, drinking beer, and supporting their community. Turns out, a few thousand other locals share those same interests! A few years and tens of thousands of beers and miles later, they decided to branch out.

The Michigan Brewery Running Series is locally managed & operated by Rochester residents – Catherine and Gary Jasionowicz. They are the masterminds behind the Michigan schedule and at the helm of ensuring everyone has a great run/walk, delicious beer, and a fun experience!

Contact us; Become a Small Biz Partner.  Join the Brewery Running Series community as a partner and connect with participants on a local, regional or national scale.  Become a Community Partner. The Brewery Running Series donates a portion of all proceeds to local non-profit organizations.

Sponsors are critical to a race. Sponsors of this event and other Brewery Series running events include; Right Brain Brewery, Brown Iron Brewhouse, Uncle John’s Cider Mill, Dog & Pony Show Brewing, Blue Skies Brewery, Witches’ Hat Brewing, PUX Cider, Homegrown Brewing Company, Nectar Cider Mead & Beer and Bell’s Inspired Cider.

Now we meet some of the runners. I could not speak to every runner but following are some I talked with. Many of these runners are “winners” of the race, not because they are the fastest runners, but because they are “winners” of the game we call “life”. They have beaten some of life’s challenges with the aid of running and exercise. Our first “winner” is Pat Kramer, age 70, who moved from Chicago to Traverse City. Pat shared with me that he had suffered a heart attack in 2003. Shortness of breath was his main warning. As a result of the heart attack, Pat lost 30#, received a stint because of 100% blockage and began to exercise. Pat’s dad and brothers all suffered heart conditions, so Pat is exercising to avoid more heart issues. Pat is no stranger to the operating table. He has experienced five knee surgeries, but no knee replacement. His doctors know he is exercising. Pat also had surgeries on his shoulder. Pat says, “Short exercise goals lead to longer experience. The effort is worth it. And I can enjoy beer. ”  

Tom Brady, age 33, of Oak Park, (no relation to the GOAT), is in charge of the Oak Park Running Club with up to 500 runners. Tom is a “winner” because his dad had heart problems including high cholesterol, which Tom inherited and takes medication to releive.  Tom’s cholesterol count has dropped an amazing 100 points. Congratulations, Tom. Tom says, “Ten minutes on the couch verses ten minutes of exercise is easy to start and well worth it. And I can drink beer!!” Tom’s wife, Jessica, age 32, made sure Tom finished today’s run and enjoyed his beer.

Lynn Foster, age 57, from near Detroit, has a family history of heart conditions. She exercises to avoid that genetic issue, and she loves beer!! Lynn’s dad had a heart attack at age 55 and died too soon at age 65. During the Covid pandemic, unlike most others who gained weight, she increased her walking exercise and lost 15#! Lynn says; “Get out and walk or do any exercise.” Lynn’s husband Marty, age 58, exercises to stay in shape for his main love, sailing. Apparently, Marty’s exercise helps. He took second place in the famous Port Huron to Mackinaw sailing race. Today, Marty helped marshal the run. Joe Coleman, age 59, from Interlochen, is almost healed from long-term plantar fasciitis and a sore hamstring. Glad to see you are recovering, Joe. Glad you enjoyed that free beer!

Another “winner” is Molly Orluck, age 65, from Shelby Township. Molly has diabetes and heart conditions in her family including high cholesterol. Her sore hips are kept limber because of her exercise.

Our family award goes to Kristen Deloney, age 57, from Flushing. Kristen ran with her daughter Danielle, age 31, and Danielle’s children, Olys, age 4 and Myles, age 2. Dad, Chris, assisted as a course marshal. Another family “winner” is Libby Thomson, age 36, from Colorado, who carried a valuable, swaddled, bundle in niece Penny, age six weeks. Mom, Abbie Wilks, joined them as well as June Wieland, age 63, who exercises to help recover from a “broken heart”. She has run since high school. Her twin, Jean Risk, oddly the same age, joined the fun.

Our GO BLUE winner is Dan Monforton, age 50, from Canton. Dan is a 1995 Alumni of the University of Michigan. Dan exercises because heart disease is in his family. His dad had high cholesterol and faces prostrate issues. Dan says, “Get off your duff. Be active. You can be a “winner”.

Race directors – Catherine and Gary Jasionowicz, hope you will join us for next year’s Right Brain Brewery 7K Race or any of the other races coordinated by the Michigan Brewery series. Remember to consult your doctor before starting an exercise program.

Mickey Fivenson, age 81, (a Traverse City native of Munson Hospital, class of ’42), lost over 100 pounds and has trained over 150,000 miles in more than 50 years of running. He completed 60 marathons (3:01 PR) and holds a marathon world record with his sons, Zack and Adam. Mickey is the former director of the National Cherry Festival Runs, ranked in the top 25 USA races. Mickey’s doctors credit running toward surviving several strokes. Mickey coordinates his Traverse City Central High School Class of ’60 reunion every 5 years (what fun). He is an ordained rabbi, an Advanced Scuba Diver and credits his running fitness and his scuba skills with surviving a fall through the ice in over 600’ of water in middle of West Grand Traverse Bay,,,,,, and saving his dog! A U of M graduate, like his kids, and former president of the Grand Traverse Area U of M club, (GO BLUE!!), he plays a mean blues harmonica globally and with area bands. He was awarded the Silver Beaver, scouting’s highest adult honor. His bride of 31 years, Dr. Sally Littleton, is a retired psychotherapist, provides private Reiki lessons and is a Tapping and Reiki instructor at Northwestern Michigan College and virtually on the web. If you would like Mickey to cover your race, if you need training tips, email  mickey@telecomclassifiedads.com.  Mickey Fivenson: MBA, Ph or Text 1-231-946-2195. 

Port Oneida Run; 5K, Tiller’s 10K, ½ marathon & Kids fun run, Sat, Aug 5, 2023

Race director and executive director Susan Pocklington, welcomed hundreds of runners to the Port Oneida Run 5K, Tiller’s 10K, ½ marathon & Kids fun run, Saturday, August 5, 2023. The race took place on a beautiful day with 67 degree weather.

The Port Oneida website says; “Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear” by joining us for The Port Oneida Run at the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore for great events, great course and gorgeous views at the Port Oneida Farms Heritage Center/Olsen Farm where you will experience Awards, Music and Food. Proceeds support preservation of the largest intact agricultural district in public ownership in the USA. Join us to support your national park! Proceeds help preserve over 200 historic buildings and landscapes of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.  Choose your race between the Flat and Fast 5K, a 10K and our inaugural hilly half marathon.

There is nothing like these courses in the area. This is the only run that winds through the beautiful scenery of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore’s Port Oneida Rural Historic District  – home to Pyramid Point, a favorite of residents and visitors – 3 miles north of Glen Arbor. With its historic farms and barns, Port Oneida is hailed as “one of the most prized historic landscapes in the country”! Afterwards, take a swim on the beautiful beaches down the road!

Enjoy chip timing, station hydration, unique awards and great edibles! Enjoy the park – bring your blanket or lawn chair to our starting and ending point at the Olsen farm and enjoy post-celebration activities. Professional chip timing by RF Timing. Races start and end at the historic farm’s big red barn. Wave start to avoid crowding on the trail. Animals are allowed in the farmyard and on the Flat and Fast 5K only. All pets must be on a leash. POST CELEBRATION; Post food and unique awards!   Age categories – Awards for overall male and female winners plus top winners in age groups! 12 and under; 13-19,20-29, 30-39, 40-49,50-59, 60-69, 70+. Online registration closes Friday, August 4th at 5 pm. Walk-ons welcome! Entries are nonrefundable and nontransferable. Results, which were competently compiled by Trevor Step, are found at this link: Port Oneida Run 2023 Results  

Kids Schoolhouse Dash –  1/4 mile round trip to the Port Oneida schoolhouse and back. Registration $5 through August 3rd. $10 on race-day. Ages 9 and under.

Half Marathon – a loop combination of dirt/grass trail running, gravel trails and roads, and pavement. 10K – a loop combination of trail running, gravel back roads, and blacktop.   Flat and Fast 5K – run  on the Heritage Trail in Port Oneida east pass the historic Lawr Farm up to Kelderhouse road and back. Strollers and dogs (this race only) are welcome! 7:30 Kids Schoolhouse Dash1/4 mile and awards. 8:00 Half marathon started      8:15 10K   8:30 Flat and Fast 5K run/walk started

Participants under the age of 18 when registering will require a parent’s signature on the form for any race.  All runners registered will receive a super popular Quick Dri cap lightweight running hat with embroidered logo. Packets were picked up the day of the race. Prior-day pickup TBD. To help insure you got an Accurate Finish Time please pin race number horizontally on the OUTSIDE of any jacket or clothing on the FRONT, as close to the waist as possible. Water carriers or gel packs near the number can also affect the read. Wearing the number visibly on the front will ensure a finish time. This area is a tourist destination. Make your lodging reservations early. 3 miles north of Glen Arbor at 3164 W. Harbor Hwy (M-22), just west of Port Oneida Road. Parking entrance is just to the west of the house and barn. Parking was provided on-site at the Olsen Farm. The historic Charles Olsen farmstead is at 3164 W. Harbor Hwy (M-22). Signs in front say “Charles Olsen Farm” and “Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear”.

A National Park pass is required to visit the Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes. Help keep the park free of invasive species!  Footwear and associated race gear should be sprayed, scraped or brushed of soils, seeds, plant parts and invertebrates, from exterior surfaces to the extent practical, to minimize the risk of transporting invasive species.

Now, I get to brag, and reminisce a bit. During my freshman summer at U of M, sixty years ago, I was a tour guide at the Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes. I drove a dunes mobile all Summer long from Glen Haven, up to ten times each day along a special two track road through the dunes, giving tourists thrills and many important, fascinating facts about the world’s largest moving sand dunes. For example, did you know the dunes are moving six inches each year toward Glen Lake? Eventually, not in our lifetime or our kids lifetimes or our grandkids lifetimes, Glen Lake will be covered by the Sleeping Bear Dunes. Or did you know the fact that sand is a perfect insulator? Residents who lived along the dunes would cut blocks of ice from Lake Michigan and bury the ice in the dunes to save the ice for refrigeration and other uses. Even today, you can experience the “ice” effects of the dunes by trying to dig into the dunes with your fingers. You will quickly discover the sand is too cold and is frozen so you can’t dig too deep. I have lots more “cool” dunes facts. If you email me at the below address, I will share more “tourist tips” with you.

Volunteers were important to the race for set-up, tear-down, course-marshaling and registration. Some volunteers I spoke with are Jean Jenkins from Port Oneida, Elizabeth Lake, Stephanie Kimbell, and Jill Webb, who helped in registration. We could not race without your help.

Now we meet some of the runners. I could not speak to every runner but following are some I talked with. Many of these runners are “winners” of the race, not because they are the fastest runners, but because they are “winners” of the game we call “life”. They have beaten some of life’s challenges with the aid of running and exercise. Our first “winner” is Keith Revolt, age 67, from Traverse City. Keith had been showing improvement with a diagnosis of prostate cancer which had been in remission for several years until Keith received an elevated PSA result. Keith has a family history of cancer. Keith, we wish you the best of luck on your upcoming PET scan. Keith runs to feel better from his treatments. I encountered Keith during one of our out and back portions of the race and we exchanged hugs.  Of course, Keith was way ahead of me. How often do you see runners exchanging hugs during a race? Keith also is running with the pain of a meniscus tear in his arm. Congratulations to a true ”winner”, Keith Revolt.

Tony Wright, age 80, from Traverse City, runs to stay in shape for skiing. Tony is a “winner”. Tony, suffered from prostate cancer several years ago. Today he is cancer free. His wife, Judy, age 82, suffered breast cancer twenty years ago. Judy suffered from hand tremors until surgery corrected the issue. Partly due to conditioning, Judy actively rides horses. The Wrights’ are heroes to Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear, because they brought eighteen family members to enter the various races. Son, Simon, age 53, from Des Moines, Iowa, Toi, age 69, from Thailand and Washington State, David, from Portland, and many more family members, including another “winner”, Peter Wright, age 77, from Atlanta, Georgia, who uses exercise to reduce the effects of diabetes, including reducing the amount of insulin he must take each day.

Our first GO BLUE winner is not a runner, but rather a cheering support proud daddy and husband. Bill Alderman, from Denver, Colorado, supported his wife and children. Another GO BLUE “winner” is Jason Nordbeck, who has a master’s in administration from U 0f M. Two more GO BLUE “winners” are Mary Campbell, age 78, from Ann Arbor who has an undergrad in engineering and an MBA. Mary runs so she can eat ice crème!! She retired from a successful career as a venture capitalist. Her friend, Allison Stupka, age 60, from Ann Arbor, also graduated from U of M.

Fred Brodeur, age 57, from Traverse City, has run over 40 years. For Scott Kennedy, age 54, from Traverse City, running is a family tradition that keeps growing. Mom. Karoling, age 54, and daughter, Finn, age 13, Mike and Micah, running is an opportunity for family fun. Jessica Priem, age 42, started with a half marathon a year ago. She hated the experience and vowed never to run again. Today, Jessica broke her promise to stop running races to join her son, Xander, age 13. For the Preims, races have become a family affair. Allison Beuche, age 16 is a senior in High School and easily won the women’s overall race. Allison plans to attend West Point, North Dakota, or South Carolina. Allison has a wonderful future ahead of her.

Race director Susan Pocklington, hopes you will join us for next year’s Port Oneida Run or any of the many unique events at the beautiful Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore. Remember to consult your doctor before starting an exercise program.Mickey Fivenson, age 81, (a Traverse City native of Munson Hospital, class of ’42), lost over 100 pounds and has trained over 150,000 miles in more than 50 years of running. He completed 60 marathons (3:01 PR) and holds a marathon world record with his sons, Zack and Adam. Mickey is the former director of the National Cherry Festival Runs, ranked in the top 25 USA races. Mickey’s doctors credit running toward surviving several strokes. Mickey coordinates his Traverse City Central High School Class of ’60 reunion every 5 years (what fun). He is an ordained rabbi, an Advanced Scuba Diver and credits his running fitness and his scuba skills with surviving a fall through the ice in over 600’ of water in middle of West Grand Traverse Bay,,,,,, and saving his dog! A U of M graduate, like his kids, and former president of the Grand Traverse Area U of M club, (GO BLUE!!), he plays a mean blues harmonica globally and with area bands. He was awarded the Silver Beaver, scouting’s highest adult honor. His bride of 31 years, Dr. Sally Littleton, is a retired psychotherapist, provides private Reiki lessons and is a Tapping and Reiki instructor at Northwestern Michigan College and virtually on the web. If you would like Mickey to cover your race, if you need training tips, email  mickey@telecomclassifiedads.com.  Mickey Fivenson: MBA, Ph or Text 1-231-946-2195. Today, Mickey took second place in his age group in the 10K race.