GLSP videos

The New York Road Runners hosted the Men's Marathon in New York City, November 3, 2007. Ryan Hall, Dathan Ritzenhein and Brian Sell, the top 3 in a field of 134, were named to the American team. Festivities turned somber with the news that Michigan native Ryan Shay collapsed and died at the 5.5 mile mark.

Dances With Dirt is a wild and crazy ultramarathon brought to us by the people at Running Fit.

Ryan Shay (Notre Dame / Central Lake, Michigan) won the USATF championships in both the marathon and the half-marathon in 2003, his first year as a professional runner. Michigan Runner TV spoke with the 9-time NCAA All-American in March 2004, shortly after the US Olympic Team Trials - Men's Marathon.

Michaywe Golf Course, one of the original golf courses in the Gaylord Golf Mecca, has recently been modernized and fine tuned by its original designer, Don Childs. Childs details the changes he has made fully two decades after it opened.

Our video captures some of the starts of the marathon and half marathon and interviews with the half marathon athletes. GLSP

Elite Endeavors' Jim Donaldson describes the fun that kids have competing in the Sylvania SuperKids Triathlon or Duathlon. The August event takes place in Olander Park, Sylvania, Ohio.

Walter Hagen, a golf icon, spent his final years in the Traverse City area. Hagen, played by Michael McCafferty, addresses participants of the Walter Hagen Invitational that was played at Elmbrook. He talks about his friendship with Arnold Palmer and his farewell party at the Traverse City Country Club. MG

The 34th Annual Dexter-Ann Arbor Run and Taste Fest was held under rainy skies. Our video also features Paul McMullen, former Olympian, Greg Meyer, Boston Marathon winner and Dan Campbell who ran in all previous 33 races. McMuller helped out with the kids run.

Nubs Nob is one of the best in the Midwest when it comes to snowmaking.

Jim Robinson and Scott Sullivan preview the ING Ottawa Marathon 2008 including the Canadian Marathon Championships, half marathon, MDS Nordian 10K, 5K, 2K family run and kids run.

Jeanne Meyer, a member of the NYRRC, brings us a neighborly view of the 2007 ING New York City Marathon from near her home in Brooklyn. RC

The Concession came about because of the sportsmanship that Jack Nicklaus showed in the Ryder Cup. It has become one of the signature events in the history of that event. Vanessa Bell chats with Tony Jacklin about the moment and the new golf course that carries the name. MG

An Evening With Tom Doak - Tom Doak was featured in a get together at High Pointe Golf Course in Williamsburg, Michigan. It was a celebration of the course's 15th anniversary. It was Doak's first design and he has gone on from that start to become one of the best in the world. MG

The Mt. Baldhead Challenge features one of the most unusal courses in Michigan. This 15K course has a hill with over a hundred steps you must climb. MR

One of North America's most scenic marathons, the Niagara Falls International Marathon starts in Buffalo and ends at Niagara Falls in Canada. RC

Roseville, Michigan (November 11, 2007) - The 29th Annual Big Bird Run attracted more than 700 competitors for 10K, 4K and 1 mile races. Matt Fecht and Yolanda Flamino won the 10K.

2006 NCAA XC Championships- Men Colorado took top honors.

Elite Endeavors' Jim Donaldson talks about the challenges of this trail triathlon and duathlon. The May event takes place in Fort Custer State Park, Augusta, Michigan

Check out our GLSP sampler for the holiday season: Michigan Travel TV, Michigan Skier TV, Michigan Runner, Michigan Golfer, Running Canada.

The Boyne 2 Boyne links two of Michigan's most prominent resorts together for a challenging, yet beautiful north country marathon. This year's winners, Rich Power and Cindy Barber, have tasted victory before, Baber making two Women's Olympic Trials Marathons, but both felt that the race course was demanding. MR

My Friend help me with this!

Paul Albanese, of the golf architecture firm of Albanese and Lutzke, along with shaper Dan Grassi, carve out an old bunker using a team of Belgium horses. MG

Martians and runners celebrate April Fools Day with Running Fit's Martian Marathon, Half Marathon and Meteor 10K, Northville, Michigan, April 1, 2006.

The Rite Aid Marathon is one of America's premier road race events. Ralph Staph, Director of the Cleveland Marathon, is interviewed by Scott Sullivan about the 2008 race. MR

Elite Endeavors' Jim Donaldson this duathlon with it's run, bike, run, bike, run format. The April event takes place in Secor Metro Park, Berkey, Ohio (near Toledo)