by Joseph Lalonde
Matt Fitzgerald was a world-class athlete, author, and public speaker. He loved to get out and run. So much so that he completed 50 marathons. One of those was with a 2-hour, 39-minute, and 30-second pace. But something happened to Matt… Matt came down...
by Joseph Lalonde
The Redeem Mi Run recently happened in Montague, Michigan. The purpose of the run was to help raise funds to redeem the land which had been polluted, neglected, and abused. Redeem Mi Land, an organization dedicated to the abovementioned goals, put on the event,...
by Joseph Lalonde
You can tell a great organization by the way they treat their people. One of the best organizations is Team World Vision. They’re working to end the global water crisis by giving everyone access to clean water. Their work is far-ranging and goes beyond just...
by Joseph Lalonde
I participated in the Amway River Bank 25K run this past Sunday. It’s an annual event that was started in 1978. The race, a 15.5-mile stroll through downtown Grand Rapids and more, is one of scenic beauty. You run past the John Ball Park Zoo, along the river...
by Joseph Lalonde
A few months ago, I was approached by a local pastor to do something crazy. He had put together a team of runners to run the Ragnar Michigan relay. This run takes runners from Muskegon, Mi to Traverse City, Mi for a 200-ish mile run. The team consisted of 12 runners,...
by Joseph Lalonde
Two years ago I did something crazy. I partnered with my pastor and a couple of friends to run a half marathon at 3 AM in the morning. Little did I know what that experience would bring. It was a time of bonding, growth, and helping the less fortunate. This half...
