Insider's Look into Flint-Area Runningnoemail@noemail.org (Eric Woodyard | ewoodyar@mlive.com)Tue, 22 May 2018 18:59:35 GMTMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advance http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/http://blog.mlive.com/flintjournal/runners/en-usnoInsider's Look into Flint-Area Runningnoemail@noemail.orghttp://www.mlive.com/sports/flint/index.ssf/2016/08/vision_of_race_founder_bobby_c.htmltag:Crimnoemail@noemail.org (Eric Woodyard | ewoodyar@mlive.com)Fri, 26 Aug 2016 12:01:30 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2016:/sports/flint/index.ssf/2553.19168140At 85-years-old, the race founder is joining the Crim 30 Year Club - which signifies his number of race completions.noAt 85-years-old, the race founder is joining the Crim 30 Year Club - which signifies his number of race completions.noemail@noemail.org (Eric Woodyard | ewoodyar@mlive.com)At 85-years-old, the race founder is joining the Crim 30 Year Club - which signifies his number of race completions.tag:Crimhttp://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2018/05/crim_8k_becomes_5-mile_race_ro.htmltag:crimtag:Crim Festival of Racesnoemail@noemail.org (Jake May | jmay2@mlive.com)Tue, 22 May 2018 18:59:00 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/flint/index.ssf/2552.21889457The 5K route and new 5-mile route will each change to incorporate more of the traditional Crim route. Runners of the 5K can expect to run through the continuing refurbished Chevy Commons, known for years as "Chevy in the Hole." The 5-mile route will venture further into the 10-mile course, giving runners the ability to be cheered on through the Mott Park neighborhood as well.noThe 5K route and new 5-mile route will each change to incorporate more of the traditional Crim route. Runners of the 5K can expect to run through the continuing refurbished Chevy Commons, known for years as "Chevy in the Hole." The 5-mile route will venture further into the 10-mile course, giving runners the ability to be cheered on through the Mott Park neighborhood as well.noemail@noemail.org (Jake May | jmay2@mlive.com)The 5K route and new 5-mile route will each change to incorporate more of the traditional Crim route. Runners of the 5K can expect to run through the continuing refurbished Chevy Commons, known for years as "Chevy in the Hole." The 5-mile route will venture further into the 10-mile course, giving runners the ability to be cheered on through the Mott Park neighborhood as well.tag:crim, tag:Crim Festival of Raceshttp://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2017/08/these_50_pictures_show_the_tru.htmltag:crimtag:Crim Festival of Racesnoemail@noemail.org (Jake May | jmay2@mlive.com)Sun, 27 Aug 2017 12:00:00 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2017:/news/flint/index.ssf/2552.21203346MLive-The Flint Journal photojournalists Shannon Millard and Jake May took thousands of pictures during the 41st annual Crim Festival of Races. From start to finish on the bricks of Saginaw Street, we captured images highlighting the runners as they traversed the 10 mile, 8K, 5K and Teddy Bear Trot. Thousands were in attendance, some competing and others spectating. Scroll down through these photos, as we show the best visuals from this year's race.http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2017/06/michigan_runner_elite_racer_pr.htmltag:Crimnoemail@noemail.org (Jake May | jmay2@mlive.com)Mon, 19 Jun 2017 18:00:00 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2017:/news/flint/index.ssf/2552.20898409"We already have so much talent in this state, and there are so many racers," said Andrew Younger, race director. "We want to have them all here, competing for the prize. We think of ourselves as the state championships for the summer racing season. We would love to get people from all over the state to come and compete with us."no"We already have so much talent in this state, and there are so many racers," said Andrew Younger, race director. "We want to have them all here, competing for the prize. We think of ourselves as the state championships for the summer racing season. We would love to get people from all over the state to come and compete with us."noemail@noemail.org (Jake May | jmay2@mlive.com)"We already have so much talent in this state, and there are so many racers," said Andrew Younger, race director. "We want to have them all here, competing for the prize. We think of ourselves as the state championships for the summer racing season. We would love to get people from all over the state to come and compete with us."tag:Crimhttp://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2017/06/crim_10-mile_course_changes_ro.htmltag:Crim Festival of Racesnoemail@noemail.org (Jake May | jmay2@mlive.com)Tue, 13 Jun 2017 23:00:00 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2017:/news/flint/index.ssf/2552.20866176"Unfortunately, we had to make some changes to the route this year," said Andrew Younger, race director. "The Crim route has been running alongside the river for some time, but we'll still be crossing it along the course. We wanted to minimize the amount of changes, so we could be runners back onto the same course as quickly as possible."no"Unfortunately, we had to make some changes to the route this year," said Andrew Younger, race director. "The Crim route has been running alongside the river for some time, but we'll still be crossing it along the course. We wanted to minimize the amount of changes, so we could be runners back onto the same course as quickly as possible."noemail@noemail.org (Jake May | jmay2@mlive.com)"Unfortunately, we had to make some changes to the route this year," said Andrew Younger, race director. "The Crim route has been running alongside the river for some time, but we'll still be crossing it along the course. We wanted to minimize the amount of changes, so we could be runners back onto the same course as quickly as possible."tag:Crim Festival of Raceshttp://www.mlive.com/sports/flint/index.ssf/2017/02/runner_bill_hayes_loved_the_cr.htmltag:Crim Festival of Racesnoemail@noemail.org (Eric Woodyard | ewoodyar@mlive.com)Fri, 24 Feb 2017 14:30:43 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2017:/sports/flint/index.ssf/2553.20200253To William "Bill" Hayes, the Crim was more than just a race.noTo William "Bill" Hayes, the Crim was more than just a race.noemail@noemail.org (Eric Woodyard | ewoodyar@mlive.com)To William "Bill" Hayes, the Crim was more than just a race.tag:Crim Festival of Raceshttp://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2015/08/why_do_you_crim_top_reasons_we.htmltag:Crimtag:crim-festival-of-racesnoemail@noemail.org (Kristin Longley | klongley1@mlive.com)Mon, 24 Aug 2015 19:50:34 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2015:/news/flint/index.ssf/2552.16789830To cross it off a bucket list. To carry on for Grandma. Because America.noTo cross it off a bucket list. To carry on for Grandma. Because America.noemail@noemail.org (Kristin Longley | klongley1@mlive.com)To cross it off a bucket list. To carry on for Grandma. Because America.tag:Crim, tag:crim-festival-of-raceshttp://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2015/08/what_you_need_to_know_before_t.htmltag:Crimtag:crim-festival-of-racesnoemail@noemail.org (Sarah Schuch | sschuch@mlive.com)Fri, 21 Aug 2015 09:50:02 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2015:/news/flint/index.ssf/2552.16761901The 2015 HealthPlus Crim Festival of Races is here. Before heading to downtown Flint Friday and Saturday, Aug. 21-22, here's what you need to know.noThe 2015 HealthPlus Crim Festival of Races is here. Before heading to downtown Flint Friday and Saturday, Aug. 21-22, here's what you need to know.noemail@noemail.org (Sarah Schuch | sschuch@mlive.com)The 2015 HealthPlus Crim Festival of Races is here. Before heading to downtown Flint Friday and Saturday, Aug. 21-22, here's what you need to know.tag:Crim, tag:crim-festival-of-raceshttp://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2015/08/crim_to_partner_with_um-flint.htmltag:Crimtag:crim-festival-of-racesnoemail@noemail.org (Amanda Emery | aemery@mlive.com)Fri, 21 Aug 2015 01:00:00 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2015:/news/flint/index.ssf/2552.16767542Bobby Crim announced on Thursday, Aug. 20, that the Crim Fitness Foundation and the University of Michigan-Flint will partner together with other community resources to offer health and wellness program development.noBobby Crim announced on Thursday, Aug. 20, that the Crim Fitness Foundation and the University of Michigan-Flint will partner together with other community resources to offer health and wellness program development.noemail@noemail.org (Amanda Emery | aemery@mlive.com)Bobby Crim announced on Thursday, Aug. 20, that the Crim Fitness Foundation and the University of Michigan-Flint will partner together with other community resources to offer health and wellness program development.tag:Crim, tag:crim-festival-of-raceshttp://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2015/08/im_just_another_runner_says_bl.htmltag:Crimtag:crim-festival-of-racesnoemail@noemail.org (Sarah Schuch | sschuch@mlive.com)Thu, 20 Aug 2015 14:41:00 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2015:/news/flint/index.ssf/2552.16761192Ashley Seymour, who was born completely blind, will be running her first-ever race on Saturday, Aug. 22. She's spent the past few months training and preparing for the 5K Crim event.noAshley Seymour, who was born completely blind, will be running her first-ever race on Saturday, Aug. 22. She's spent the past few months training and preparing for the 5K Crim event.noemail@noemail.org (Sarah Schuch | sschuch@mlive.com)Ashley Seymour, who was born completely blind, will be running her first-ever race on Saturday, Aug. 22. She's spent the past few months training and preparing for the 5K Crim event.tag:Crim, tag:crim-festival-of-raceshttp://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2015/08/get_a_sneak_peak_of_the_mlive.htmltag:Crimtag:crim-festival-of-racesnoemail@noemail.org (Sarah Schuch | sschuch@mlive.com)Wed, 19 Aug 2015 22:00:12 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2015:/news/flint/index.ssf/2552.16753155Even some of the fastest local runners don't get much recognition. That's why the Crim Fitness Foundation partnered with MLive to create the Made in Michigan Award.noEven some of the fastest local runners don't get much recognition. That's why the Crim Fitness Foundation partnered with MLive to create the Made in Michigan Award.noemail@noemail.org (Sarah Schuch | sschuch@mlive.com)Even some of the fastest local runners don't get much recognition. That's why the Crim Fitness Foundation partnered with MLive to create the Made in Michigan Award.tag:Crim, tag:crim-festival-of-raceshttp://www.mlive.com/sports/flint/index.ssf/2015/08/before_departing_for_stanford.htmltag:crimtag:Crim Festival of Racestag:Grant Fishernoemail@noemail.org (Aaron McMann | amcmann@mlive.com)Wed, 19 Aug 2015 18:31:00 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2015:/sports/flint/index.ssf/2553.16754131Fisher, a 2015 graduate of Grand Blanc High School, was in attendance Wednesday for the unofficial kickoff of the 2015 Crim Festival of Races weekend. noFisher, a 2015 graduate of Grand Blanc High School, was in attendance Wednesday for the unofficial kickoff of the 2015 Crim Festival of Races weekend.noemail@noemail.org (Aaron McMann | amcmann@mlive.com)Fisher, a 2015 graduate of Grand Blanc High School, was in attendance Wednesday for the unofficial kickoff of the 2015 Crim Festival of Races weekend.tag:crim, tag:Crim Festival of Races, tag:Grant Fisherhttp://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2015/08/heres_your_crim_check_list_lea.htmltag:Crimtag:crim-festival-of-racesnoemail@noemail.org (Sarah Schuch | sschuch@mlive.com)Wed, 19 Aug 2015 09:00:55 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2015:/news/flint/index.ssf/2552.16744679The 39th event is expected to bring about 15,000 participants downtown for the HealthPlus Crim Festival of Races, along with thousands of spectators. Here's what you need to know leading up to the big day.noThe 39th event is expected to bring about 15,000 participants downtown for the HealthPlus Crim Festival of Races, along with thousands of spectators. Here's what you need to know leading up to the big day.noemail@noemail.org (Sarah Schuch | sschuch@mlive.com)The 39th event is expected to bring about 15,000 participants downtown for the HealthPlus Crim Festival of Races, along with thousands of spectators. Here's what you need to know leading up to the big day.tag:Crim, tag:crim-festival-of-raceshttp://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2015/08/meet_the_new_crim_30_year_club.htmltag:Crimtag:crim-festival-of-racestag:stephgiluknoemail@noemail.org (Sarah Schuch | sschuch@mlive.com)Tue, 18 Aug 2015 22:00:17 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2015:/news/flint/index.ssf/2552.16745613This year, a new group of racers will be welcomed into the Crim 30-Year Club. Meet the new members.noThis year, a new group of racers will be welcomed into the Crim 30-Year Club. Meet the new members.noemail@noemail.org (Sarah Schuch | sschuch@mlive.com)This year, a new group of racers will be welcomed into the Crim 30-Year Club. Meet the new members.tag:Crim, tag:crim-festival-of-races, tag:stephgilukhttp://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2015/08/oldest_crim_racer_91_tells_sec.htmltag:Crimtag:crim-festival-of-racesnoemail@noemail.org (Sarah Schuch | sschuch@mlive.com)Tue, 18 Aug 2015 09:50:05 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2015:/news/flint/index.ssf/2552.16739227Harry Binder, 91 - or 91 and a half as he puts it - is the oldest participant in the HealthPlus Crim Festival of Races.noHarry Binder, 91 - or 91 and a half as he puts it - is the oldest participant in the HealthPlus Crim Festival of Races.noemail@noemail.org (Sarah Schuch | sschuch@mlive.com)Harry Binder, 91 - or 91 and a half as he puts it - is the oldest participant in the HealthPlus Crim Festival of Races.tag:Crim, tag:crim-festival-of-raceshttp://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2015/07/see_crim_race_medals_through_t.htmltag:Crimnoemail@noemail.org (Sarah Schuch | sschuch@mlive.com)Thu, 30 Jul 2015 09:00:09 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2015:/news/flint/index.ssf/2552.16588333See Crim race medals through the years and get the first look of the 2015 race medals.noSee Crim race medals through the years and get the first look of the 2015 race medals.noemail@noemail.org (Sarah Schuch | sschuch@mlive.com)See Crim race medals through the years and get the first look of the 2015 race medals.tag:Crimhttp://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2015/07/registration_deadline_approach.htmltag:Crimnoemail@noemail.org (Sarah Schuch | sschuch@mlive.com)Fri, 24 Jul 2015 12:07:37 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2015:/news/flint/index.ssf/2552.16571677Race participants must register by July 31 in order to get their first name - or nickname - printed on their bib.noRace participants must register by July 31 in order to get their first name - or nickname - printed on their bib.noemail@noemail.org (Sarah Schuch | sschuch@mlive.com)Race participants must register by July 31 in order to get their first name - or nickname - printed on their bib.tag:Crimhttp://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2015/07/one-of-a-kind_crim_specialty_b.htmltag:Crimnoemail@noemail.org (Sarah Schuch | sschuch@mlive.com)Sun, 19 Jul 2015 09:50:00 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2015:/news/flint/index.ssf/2552.16523581After the Aug. 21 and 22 festival of races, runner, walkers and the community will be able to purchase a personalized Crim beer that was created just for Crim weekend and only Crim weekend.noAfter the Aug. 21 and 22 festival of races, runner, walkers and the community will be able to purchase a personalized Crim beer that was created just for Crim weekend and only Crim weekend.noemail@noemail.org (Sarah Schuch | sschuch@mlive.com)After the Aug. 21 and 22 festival of races, runner, walkers and the community will be able to purchase a personalized Crim beer that was created just for Crim weekend and only Crim weekend.tag:Crimhttp://www.mlive.com/entertainment/flint/index.ssf/2015/05/bestselling_born_to_run_author.htmltag:Crimtag:crim-festival-of-racesnoemail@noemail.org (William E. Ketchum III | wketchum@mlive.com)Mon, 4 May 2015 22:24:36 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2015:/entertainment/flint/index.ssf/2554.15906552For the final stop on his "Natural-Born Heroes" tour, bestselling author and runner Chris McDougall will stop at The Whiting in Flint on Tuesday, May 5.noFor the final stop on his "Natural-Born Heroes" tour, bestselling author and runner Chris McDougall will stop at The Whiting in Flint on Tuesday, May 5.noemail@noemail.org (William E. Ketchum III | wketchum@mlive.com)For the final stop on his "Natural-Born Heroes" tour, bestselling author and runner Chris McDougall will stop at The Whiting in Flint on Tuesday, May 5.tag:Crim, tag:crim-festival-of-raceshttp://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2014/08/following_the_blue_line_runner.htmlcat:Flint - Sportstag:Crimtag:Crim festival of racesnoemail@noemail.org (Eric Woodyard | ewoodyar@mlive.com)Mon, 25 Aug 2014 20:00:47 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2014:/news/flint/index.ssf/2552.13737268Here is a special runner's view of Flint's premier road race. noHere is a special runner's view of Flint's premier road race.noemail@noemail.org (Eric Woodyard | ewoodyar@mlive.com)Here is a special runner's view of Flint's premier road race.cat:Flint - Sports, tag:Crim, tag:Crim festival of raceshttp://www.mlive.com/sports/flint/index.ssf/2014/08/healthplus_crim_festival_of_ra.htmltag:Crimtag:Crim Festival of Racesnoemail@noemail.org (Eric Woodyard | ewoodyar@mlive.com)Sun, 24 Aug 2014 10:00:29 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2014:/sports/flint/index.ssf/2553.13722463These were some of the highlights of the 2014 HealthPlus Crim Festival of Races.noThese were some of the highlights of the 2014 HealthPlus Crim Festival of Races.noemail@noemail.org (Eric Woodyard | ewoodyar@mlive.com)These were some of the highlights of the 2014 HealthPlus Crim Festival of Races.tag:Crim, tag:Crim Festival of Races