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Get Moving Now (So You Can Keep Moving Later)

By Dr. Ed Kornoelje | Sports Medicine April 30, 2023. SHE RUNS Grand Rapids. Not exactly around corner—or is it? Mosthalf-marathon training programs are 10-14 weeks in length, some 16-18, and even afew that are 20 weeks. SHE RUNS is about 26 weeks away—“So what am I supposedto be doing now?” you may be asking.Move. Read More

Race Week Do’s and Don’ts

You have made it to the final week (or two) of training—great job!  What should you be doing and NOT doing as the race gets closer?  Here are a few thoughts from someone who has taken care of lots of runners.

Beltline Health Center

Services Contact Information Family Practice & Sports Medicine: 616.252.1500 Internal Medicine: 616.252.1500 Heart & Vascular: 616.252.5950 Pediatric Cardiology: 616.252.5970 Pediatric Cardiology is closed on Fridays. For emergencies, on call physician available.

Allendale Health Center

Mobile Mammography Bus – First Thursday of the Month The UM Health-West Mobile Mammography Bus will be at the Allendale Health Center the first Thursday of every month.Schedule through MyChart or call 616.252.4461

Resolute!

I don’t know about you but I’m not big on New Year’s resolutions. I’m not opposed to them, and if they can help create a positive habit that’s super. However, fairly reliable stats suggest less than 20% (and perhaps fewer than 10%) of resolutions yield the desired result. This is great for the 10%, but Read More

Education & Events

I don’t know about you but I’m not big on New Year’s resolutions. I’m not opposed to them, and if they can help create a positive habit that’s super. However, fairly reliable stats suggest less than 20% (and perhaps fewer than 10%) of resolutions yield the desired result. This is great for the 10%, but Read More