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The Ann Arbor Youth Track Club is looking to add another coach to start Monday November 7th. They are specifically looking for someone who is experienced with the hurdles, the high-jump and the throwing events. It would be great if the successful candidate is experienced with all 3 events. But when they rank the events/experience in the order of greatest need, it would be hurdles (most important), followed by the high-jump, and lastly the shot-put. The youth team will be training at EMU three nights a week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays (except during the holidays), through Wednesday March 15th. The...

AARC is hiring again 👍 It's hard to believe that we are coming up on our 8th birthday and not long ago it was just Ian and Nick running the show around here. Ann Arbor Running Company now has a dozen or so employees that have turned AARC into one amazing place to work! The ideal employee is...   self-motivated loves helping all runners/walkers/humans find the right gear can work weekends consistently enjoys a Washtenaw Dairy donut after a run from time to time great communication skills works well with a diverse staff can commit to at least 1 year at AARC looks...

Many runners prefer running in the cool mornings of spring or fall compared to running in the heat of peak summer. Still, the long days and sunshine make summer running worth the extra preparation it takes to be safe and hydrated. Tackle your summing running confidently; check out our tips for running in the heat – and enjoy it! How To Run Better In The Heat While some athletes seem to thrive in hot and humid conditions, most runners need to think their summer workouts through a bit more. Finding a balance between avoid the hottest parts of the day...

I’ve put the Garmin Forerunner 245 through the wringer day in and day out for three years. For running, cycling, swimming and mowing the lawn, it’s an excellent fitness tracker. Here’s what you need to know before you buy any Garmin Forerunner.  The Forerunner Family Garmin has built out the Forerunner line-up over the years to offer several price points. While having so many models might seem confusing at first, once you dig into the key features you’re looking for, having many options makes it easy to find the Garmin Forerunner model right for you.  One of the key features...

The Watermoo on Saturday, August 13th is a 111-mile gravel cycling road race on mostly gravel, some tarmac and a road that is no longer a road with a river crossing in the farmlands of southeastern Michigan. It will be an honest challenge for most and something riders will be proud of completing once you can catch your breath #giddyup 🤠Ann Arbor Michigan