The Fifth Third River Bank Run is the premier running event in Grand Rapids every year. When I say “event” I mean it: this year, close to 14,000 men, women, children, and dogs participated in the various races. There is a 5K, 10K, and the USA Track and Field 25K Championship, along with wheelchair and handcycle races. There is also a 5K walk and a 5K walk with your dog—Fido gets his own Riverbank Run bandana.

I’ve run the 25K several times and intended to do it this year. I was training for it as I got . . .

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