April 26, 2020

Stocked up with cans of beans? 7 delicious ways to enjoy ’em.

By Ali LopezMRG Contributor Hello from my kitchen to yours. I hope you are all staying safe and healthy, getting […]

April 13, 2020

Keeping Us Motivated + Moving: Checking in with Running Fit in Traverse City

As I write this, the wind chime hanging from our front porch is clamoring for attention. Brown leaves are dancing […]

April 1, 2020

What does a chef eat during a pandemic? Ali offers up her favorite stay-healthy dishes

By Alison LopezMRG Contributor Hello, everyone! I have been wanting to reach out to all of you with a new […]

March 30, 2020

Top 9 MRG podcast interviews with inspiring celebrity and everyday runners

First, how’s everyone hanging in there? If you’re like me, your mood can change quickly and your outlook might be […]

March 5, 2020

Mindfulness and How it Can Change Us

Tara Rybicki, a northern Michigan registered dietitian nutritionist, is dedicated to helping women embrace “un-dieting” and nourishing our bodies for […]

February 23, 2020

Tanner Bell, Ragnar Relay Co-Founder, wants your race to be an experience to remember

The year was 2004, and an overnight running relay race with less than 300 participants was getting underway in Utah. […]

February 20, 2020

Friday Fueling: Warm up with Ali’s Magical Dal

By Ali LopezMRG Contributor Happy end-of-February—the longest shortest month! Being that it is winter and soups and stews are where […]

February 9, 2020

Awesome year-round adventure ideas at Michigan state parks

A peaceful paddle down a Michigan river during the winter, chasing waterfalls in the lower peninsula (have you been to […]

February 1, 2020

So You’ve Decided to Run Ragnar. Here’s What to Do Next.

2020 is Your Year to Run Ragnar!(Here’s What You Need to Know. It’s Going to be Amazing!) MRG has taken part in […]

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