October 13, 2019
Ragnar Michigan Recap + Great Beerd Run with Kelly Yauk
Pouring rain, a lightning delay, lots of cowbell, little sleep, scenic views, snacks and stinky eggs, re-connection, and a spectacular […]
October 3, 2019
Celebrating our big (and little) fitness + wellness milestones
We take a deep breath and sign up for that race. We register for that fitness class, or go outside […]
September 19, 2019
My (super-tough, amazing, life-changing) IRONMAN 70.3 Traverse City
My long-awaited IRONMAN 70.3 Traverse City race recap is here! (Thank you for your patience—and for asking me to share […]
September 5, 2019
Marquette Trail 50: Challenging Climbs, Picturesque Peaks, Lake Superior Luciousness
By Ali LopezMRG Contributor As some of you know, I finished my first 50-mile trail run back in June and […]
September 4, 2019
‘Epic year of racing’ leads to even bigger goals in 2019 for newer runner Beth Nykerk
For Beth Nykerk, a second grade teacher in Holland, Mich., the idea of setting a new goal after completing her […]
August 24, 2019
Getting Real about IRONMAN 70.3 Traverse City + Reflecting on an Amazing Summer
Just two more sleeps until IRONMAN 70.3 Traverse City! After months of training and preparing (and juggling lots of life […]
August 21, 2019
Traverse City-bound: Eva and Ed Solomon are tackling IRONMAN 70.3 together (and in different ways)
Eva and Ed Solomon are headed north from their home in the Ann Arbor area this weekend—joining more than 2,000 […]
August 14, 2019
These Must-Run Michigan Trail Races are Beyond Scenic
If you haven’t yet run a Great Lakes Endurance trail race — these events take place in the Upper Peninsula […]
August 7, 2019
Everything is coming together for Jen Casey: “It’s a good journey”
Jen Casey, a northern Michigan runner, triathlete and mom of two young children, discovered a love of road biking and […]