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Education & Events

University of Michigan Health-West provides education about healthy training and exercise habits, along with free injury clinics.


Patient Education

Learn more about common injuries and how to best treat them.


Injury Wise Clinics

These free clinics presented by UM Health-West Sports Medicine at Gazelle Sports provide 10 minutes of one-on-one consultation with a sports medicine expert to discuss torn muscles, sprained ankles or whatever is keeping you from moving your best.

The clinics meet every Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Gazelle Sports, 3830 28th St., Grand Rapids, MI 49512

Grand Rapids Marathon

Founded in 2004, the Grand Rapids Marathon is a race designed by runners, for runners. UM Health-West is proud to sponsor and provide medical support for this race on a 26.2-mile course that weaves through the city.

Watch for news on the race event page below.
Grand Rapids Marathon


Sports Medicine Articles & Education

Dr. Ed Kornoelje, a UM Health-West family medicine and sports medicine expert, writes about running and training.

Post-race Recovery – What to do Next!

Ed Kornoelje, DOSports Medicine | University of Michigan Health-West Way to go! The race is done! You have finished the SHE RUNS Half Marathon, 10K or 5K and may wonder what to do next. (Or if things did not go as well you may need a little help)....

Race Week—You Got This!

Ed Kornoelje, DOSports Medicine | University of Michigan Health-West Race week is here! You’ve done what you’ve done (see last week’s newsletter for Race Week Do’s and Don’ts)—now is the time to enjoy the run up to your race! Hopefully...

Race Week Do’s and Don’ts

Ed Kornoelje, DOSports Medicine | University of Michigan Health-West You have made it to the final weeks 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...

One Word

Ed Kornoelje, DOSports Medicine | University of Michigan Health-West There is one word I want you to focus on this week: Believe. Whether you are a veteran or a newbie, a little doubt can creep in during the last few weeks prior to a race. Have I...

The Power of Positivity

Ed Kornoelje, DO Sports Medicine | University of Michigan Health-West “Be slow to criticize and quick to commend.”  John Wooden If you have gotten to know me in person or through my articles you may recognize that I tend to lean towards the...

Six for Six

Ed Kornoelje, DO Sports Medicine | University of Michigan Health-West We are about six weeks out from the SHE RUNS race weekend.  Here are six things to keep in mind in the final weeks of training:

Simply Embrace

Ed Kornoelje, DO Sports Medicine | University of Michigan Health-West March 8 is International Women’s Day.  Some of you may wonder what qualifications I might have to write about this day, but as a husband to Amy, father to Sadie, and...

On With the Shoe…

Ed Kornoelje DO Sports Medicine | University of Michigan Health-West In case you hadn’t guessed we are going to talk shoes, and in particular cushioning.  One of the benefits for me in going to the World Championships this past summer...

Running In Cold Weather – How to Keep the Momentum Going (Or Get Started in the First Place)

Ed Kornoelje, DO With all of the snow and so far this season (and more to come), what’s the best way to keep a good thing (training for SHE RUNS GR) going, or get started?  Cold weather has been around a long time—OK forever.  So, if...

To Stretch or Not to Stretch…

Ed Kornoelje, DOSports Medicine | University of Michigan Health-West Ever have deep discussions with friends while running?  I am sure many of you do—and so do I.  Sometimes my deeps discussion are life related, but sometimes running...

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...

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.

Training Tips – She Runs Grand Rapids

Dr. Elizabeth Albright, Sports Medicine & Family Practice provider at University of Michigan Health-West, shares a few top tips to keep in mind while you’re training for She Runs.

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...