Two color running events were held in southeast Michigan May 11, encouraging people to enjoy running through the use of color bombs at each kilometer of these 5K races.  There are several more chances to participate in The Color Run and Color Me Rad in the Michigan area this year.

Breast cancer affects the lives of millions of people, but we can help minimize that number.  See how you can join the Susan G. Komen Race For The Cure, and what you can do to stop breast cancer in its tracks.

The southeast and southwest Michigan councils of Girls on the Run International are hosting their Spring Celebration 5K events May 18 and 19. After weeks spent on building self-esteem and fitness, girls will run a 5K to celebrate their accomplishments.

We make sure our bikes can handle a ride, but what about our bodies?  The DMC's Allison Mills Cortellini explores how to condition your body to get the most out of your next ride and prevent injury.

Top runners will be in Grand Rapids for the Fifth Third River Bank Run May 11. Find out how you can get involved in the weekend's events, including the largest 25K road race in the United States.

More than 7,000 runners made their way to Kalamazoo for the Borgess Run for the Health of It events May 3-5. See how the fastest runners fared, and how 58 runners "Earned Their Mittens" at the Kalamazoo Marathon.

The Burns Park Run celebrated its 35th year of operation in 2013, as runners gathered in Ann Arbor for the popular event.  From kindergarteners to Olympians, the field was stacked with talented runners looking to dominate the competition.

Having trouble balancing the complexities of your life?  Our yoga writer Lisa Hesse offers her advice for finding that inner equilibrium.  Breathe in the energy, breathe out the stress with just one pose.

Marathons and 50K races are not easy as it is, but factor in a course on a wooded trail and you get one of the more difficult races around the area.  See who was able to tame nature and finish the Trail Marathon and 50K.

What better way for Holland, Mich. to celebrate a European holiday than with a European bike race?  Holland hosted its first annual Queen's Day Criterium April 28, bringing top riders from around the Midwest to race through the downtown streets.

Looking for the newest bikes all in one place?  Then the Island Lake Bike Demo is a must-see.  The biggest brands with the best bikes will be on hand May 4 for patrons to try for themselves.  See how to get in on the action this weekend.

Need an adrenaline boost to get you to the end of the week?  Try a Wednesday cycling race.  Check out the details for the 2013 installment of the Grattan Race Series, starting May 1 and running throughout the summer.

We're all looking for the newest, most useful, and most exciting pieces of cycling gear on the market.  Take a look at some of our recommendations for enhancing your ride this season, and find the full list in the May issue of Outdoor Athlete.