Speed, Strength and Inclusion Take Center Stage at the 2026 Amway River Bank Run

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan will once again come alive with speed, cheers and determination as people of all abilities line up for the 49th Annual River Bank Run on May 9. The event brings elite athletes from West Michigan, across the U.S. and beyond for one of the most distinctive races in the world. In addition to being the largest 25K road […]
Mom loses 115 pounds with help from Sports Performance, runs NYC Marathon

Liz Fanco wasn’t a runner for the first 38 years of her life, and she’s been considered obese or morbidly obese since high school. Inspired by her eight kids, Liz decided to try running with her family to support World Vision and raise funds to help people access clean water. For three years she tried […]
Mary Free Bed launches most competitive, inclusive sports rehabilitation program in Michigan

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Whether it’s an organized competitive team sport or an afternoon with friends on the court, we love sports. Unfortunately, they don’t always love us back. The experts at Mary Free Bed Sports Rehabilitation can help. The program is the most comprehensive and inclusive offering of its kind in Michigan. The four […]