The Oakland Post

The inspiring journey of track runner Shirelle Linzy

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter October 11, 2023

Shirelle Linzy’s story of prevailing through adversity and transforming setbacks into opportunities exemplifies the true essence of perseverance, which has led to her quick rise. Linzy dedicates her...

Running club was founded in 2012 at Oakland University. Students get together and run to stay healthy.

The Running Club at OU on fostering friendships and personal development

Payton Bucki, Content Editor March 30, 2022

Each Friday afternoon, the members of Oakland University’s Running Club (RCOU) lace up their shoes and go for a run. After a long week of classes and homework, the runners find solace in their workout. While...

Run, Oakland, run: Golden Grizzlies lace up to join the running craze

By Oona Goodin-Smith January 8, 2014

Despite below-freezing temperatures and snowy conditions on Thanksgiving morning, OU engineering student Khanh Bui braced himself behind the start line of the 2013 Turkey Trot 10K race, held in downtown...

Brooksie Way

Students, faculty run in Brooksie Way

By Victoria Craw September 30, 2013

The sixth annual Brooksie Way attracted runners from all over who competed in 5K, 10K, and half-marathon races. The course weaved through Oakland University and parts of Rochester and Rochester Hills....

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