April 28, 2021

A finish line proposal at the North Mitten Half Marathon

When Dave Truxton toed the start line at last year’s North Mitten at Crystal Mountain, the Traverse City runner had […]

February 19, 2019

LIVE! from the 2019 MRG Winter Weekend Getaway: Physical Therapist Mike Swinger, author of the Runner’s Fix

What happens when you get more than 35 fabulous, outdoor-loving, active women together for a winter weekend away in the […]

July 7, 2018

Winner of the VIP Tour and Tasting at Chateau Grand Traverse!

Since this post is overdue — I am so sorry, friends! It’s been one heck of a week here at […]

June 27, 2018

{Runner-Wine Lover Giveaway!} VIP Tour and Tasting at Chateau Grand Traverse

In two days, the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City gets underway–a weeklong celebration of the juicy red fruit that […]

June 25, 2018

Independence Day Running + Racing

The Fourth of July is almost here — do you have plans for a patriotic race? An MRG favorite to […]

July 14, 2017

Announcing the winner of free entry to this September’s Boyne City Triathlon!

The week got away from me—I was taking Alex to his awesome Norte! bike camp everyday, where he explored Traverse […]

May 30, 2017

Winners of the Mercy Health Seaway Run & Lake Michigan Half Marathon giveaway!

I want to thank everyone who entered last week’s Mercy Health Seaway Run and Lake Michigan Half Marathon race entry giveaway! I really […]

May 24, 2017

MRG in Muskegon this June + Race Entry Giveaway for the Seaway Run & Lake Michigan Half Marathon

One of the best things about publishing Michigan Runner Girl is the chance to see, and really get to know, […]

February 16, 2017

Week 5 (and 6!) Winter Fitness Challenge Winners: Cannon Township Trail + Metro Detroit

Last week got away from me and I didn’t get to posting a winner of the Winter Fitness Challenge — […]

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