The Mackinac Blog

Congrats momma on finishing the Great Turtle 5.7 mile race 🐢Can’t wait to run with you next year! #finisher #runner #running #run #runlife #runnergirl #dogmom #mackinacisland #greatturtlerun #congrats #congratulations #citysneakers ...

I’ll take a top 10 finish (1st in my age group). So. Many. Effing. Hills. #greatturtlerun #mackinawisland #icandothisallday #halloweekend ...

It wasn't easy but I was able to run and finish 5.3 miles because of this crazy crew! #mytribe❤ #running #greatturtlerun #halloweenfun #copsandrobbers #80s ...

We had a beautiful run around Mackinac Island for the Great Turtle Trail Race this past weekend! Conner was an absolute rock star helping Ella complete all 5.7 miles and Mom, Liane and I ran into the fun and fabulous Marathon Don of the grmarathon 🍁🍃🍂 #greatturtlerun #mackinacisland #matchingshirts #connerisawesome ...

Such a good weekend! #bffs #goals #turtlerace #weekendsareforfun #mackinacislandgreatturtle #mackinacisland #mackinacislandrace #greatturtlerun #greatturtletrailrun #mackinawisland #mackinawislandrunning ...

Closing out a great family weekend on Mackinac Island! Growing up my dad ran the series of running races on the island every year and we would trek up as a family with our good friends the Cunningham’s and Gemmell’s - ten kids and three couples gallivanting around the island and cheering on our dads when they finished the race. This year we ran as a family, it was a beautiful day! Today also marked four months post stem cell transplant for my dad! I’m so proud of his strength and determination. Thank you dad for teaching me how to fight, hustle and live life to the very fullest! You are a true inspiration ❤️ #mackinacisland #greatturtlerun #familytime #fallcolortour ...

Happy #RaceDay Saturday #Runners 🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏻 #Ran the #runmackinac #greatturtlerun #greatturtletrailrun #halfmarathon today. Came in 7th overall and 1st in my AG 🕺🏻 This was an awesome #run and I highly recommend it 👍 Yes it was a bit cool (low 40s) with off and on 🌦 but the course was VERY scenic and soo much fun to run through. Now to rest up ... I have another #race next week 😱🙈🦆 #runhappy #runnersofinstagram #runmichigan ...

Half marathon ✅off of my bucket list thanks to these crazy PA school friends who love running (like how!?!) And our friend Jeannette along with spectators who cheered us on on a cold rainy windy day 🌧💨🌊 you’d think after a half you feel so achieved, but the reality is that my body ached so bad, my body was freezing cold and I barely could walk or smile for a medal picture 😂 Mackinac Island🏝 you were gorgeous. I hope I can return when it’s warm and sunny ☀️ and without the 🏃🏽‍♀️part. As much as I appreciated the nature, oh man how brutal you are Lake Michigan. You were so windy and I thought I’d give up the last 3 mi, and as beautiful as you are I think I hated you at the end💔 Although my joints hurt, muscles are sore, l still don’t like running, and I’m so ready to retire from my short lasting running career, I’d like to run a flat race so I can run faster. Why am I so competitive 😭 so in conclusion, unlike what you see mostly on social media post run, this is how I think people really feel after a half 🤷‍♀️#mackinacisland #greatturtlerun #halfmarathon ...

My first half marathon is in the books! It was messy and long and exhausting but I made it, thanks in large part to Hayden my 15/10 running partner. I couldn’t have asked for a more encouraging, supportive and all around just amazing friend to run this race with! Thanks for being a kick butt woman Hayden, I couldn’t have done it without you! ❤️💪🏼 ... ... ... ... #greatturtlerun #mackinacisland #puremichigan #runningbuddy #strongwomenrock #supporteachother #halfmarathon #runmichigan ...