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Staying on “Track” This Holiday Season

November 19, 2019 | Nutrition

The holidays are a time for cheer, indulging, and celebration with family and friends at parties. So, how do you enjoy ALL the delicious treats, but still manage to stay on track with your goals? Fear not, I am happy to share my guidance as a registered dietitian and sports nutritionist. Read on for simple strategies that will help you feel at ease if your goal is to stay lean, energized for your workouts, and healthy through these next several months.

Run Safer For Longer

Oct 30, 2019 | Lifestyle, Training

Now that it’s (definitely) fall, the folks at Playmakers are certainly not encouraging you stay in and hibernate ...

It Doesn’t Get “Greater” Than This

Oct 11, 2019 | Training

Local teams are primed and ready to run this Saturday at the Greater Lansing Cross Country Championship. Stay ...

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6 Dynamic Stretches to Start The Day

Oct 3, 2019 | Training

The best stretches to avoid injuries and warm up your body before heading out the door! Top of the morning! You’re ...

Outrun Yourself This Fall

Sep 12, 2019 | Team Playmakers, Training

Leaves are changing colors, jackets are coming out of the closet, pumpkin spice lattes are being ordered...this can only mean one ...

A Parent’s Guide to Cross Country

Aug 26, 2019 | Training

Pointers for supporting your student athlete in and out classroom this fall! Currently, your child is on their journey through 20,000 ...

Hit The Trails

Aug 2, 2019 | Training

Trail running has become increasingly popular over the years with national attention being brought to ultra trail races like the Barkley 100 and ...

Summer Sale Starts Here

Jul 15, 2019 | Lifestyle

Semi-annual sales have been a part of the Playmakers legacy since the doors opened in 1981. And we are as excited today ...

4th of July Starting Line

Jul 2, 2019 | Lifestyle

Yes, I’m a part of one of "those families." Turkey Trot 5K, the Playmakers Holiday Classic, the Playmakers Super “Wild Wing” Bowl 5K (and yes, ...

Destination: Healthy

Jun 18, 2019 | Lifestyle

“So I’m going to (insert vacation destination here)… and I need a good shoe.” This is something we hear all the ...

ON to New Adventures

Jun 10, 2019 | Lifestyle

“Life is all about the new and the unknown. It’s about waking up each day and trying something you haven’t before ...

Different Soles For Different Souls

May 22, 2019 | Lifestyle

“My feet are getting bigger!?” As FIT specialists at Playmakers we often hear this everyday. The concept of our feet getting ...

Mother’s Day Shopping Guide: By Moms

May 6, 2019 | Lifestyle

Adventurous, Nurturing, and Supportive. You guessed it...we’re talking about moms! With Mother’s Day right around the corner, we started scheming the best ways ...

The Non-Perfect Training Plan

Apr 26, 2019 | Training

NEWS FLASH! No training plan is executed perfectly. Often times, work and life responsibilities impact training schedules. We have priorities that ...

5 Things You Should Know Before Running/Walking A 5K

Apr 12, 2019 | Training

March was “madness” and April has arrived, which means that the Izzo Legacy 5K walk/run is just around the corner! You ...

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