November 10, 2019
Iceman Runneth Challenge: 31 miles of mud, hills, friends and Oreos
By Ali LopezMRG Contributor Each November, the Bell’s Beer Iceman Cometh Challenge brings thousands of mountain bikers to northern Michigan. The […]
November 3, 2019
Registration Open for 3rd Annual MRG Winter Weekend Getaway!
Lantern-lit snowshoeing, morning running, cross country skiing and hiking through the woods, yoga, delicious food and drink…all in a gorgeous […]
October 24, 2019
Why Run So Far? These Ultra Runners Share All
The idea of running farther than 26.2 miles is a daunting thought for many of us. It also may intrigue […]
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 […]