August 24, 2022

Quitting Chronic Dieting and Recentering through Running with Dietician Amelia Sherry

By the MRG Podcast Team Listen to this episode of the Michigan Runner Girl Show by clicking on the player at the […]

June 24, 2022

Finding the Pleasure in Eating, Moving, and Living Well with Lia Pinelli

Listen to this episode of the Michigan Runner Girl Show by clicking on the player at the top of this post, or […]

June 22, 2021

Going your own way, starting new chapters + persevering

“You’re not meant to be a runner.” “You don’t have to run to lose weight.” “You should find something else […]

February 7, 2021

Plant-based mac ‘n’ cheese that hits the spot — and is good for you, too!

By Ali LopezMRG Contributor Winter running in Michigan means give me all the comfort foods! Oh, let’s be honest: winter […]

January 30, 2021

Maia Turek on upgrading, reframing + road biking around Michigan lakes

Maia Turek considers herself a positive person (those who know her undoubtedly would agree), but she recently realized something else […]

December 19, 2020

‘Season of squash’ + special updates from Healthy Chef Ali

By Ali LopezMRG Contributor Hey, everyone. It’s been a while and I’ve missed you all. Sorry for my lapse in […]

October 8, 2020

Let’s Talk Tempeh: so many tasty possibilities with this plant-based protein

There is a lot of talk these days about plant-based eating — and for good reason. Eating more plants is good for your health and good for the planet. But some of the plant-based foods can seem scary and maybe you aren’t sure what to do with them. Well, that’s where I can help.

July 24, 2020

What it takes to run (and win!) an ultra — in your backyard

By Ali LopezMRG Contributor Cancelled races? No problem here. I have been keeping myself pretty busy and motivated with virtual […]

July 2, 2020

Ali Answers: Always hungry? Satisfying snacks + meal ideas

By Ali LopezMRG Contributor Laura: I have a question about hunger. I am very hungry all the time. I run, […]

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