September 13, 2020

Turning to Travel: How our Pure Michigan adventures can change and connect us right now

Getting outside, enjoying nature, breathing in the fresh air and exploring both familiar and new-to-us places in Michigan — we’ve […]

September 1, 2020

West Michigan’s Total Trek Quest keeps school-age boys running and connected

“I’ve been running every morning at 6 a.m. and then walking every afternoon or night with my daughter. I’ve run […]

August 7, 2020

Lisa Taylor on the ways the pandemic is shaping our active lifestyles + reinforcing our love of the sport

“It’s been tough. And I think we’re right smack dab in the middle of it and we don’t really know […]

July 29, 2020

Joel Gaff, triathlete + race organizer + proud dad

Joel Gaff and his family — wife Laura and their two little girls — have spent the past several months […]

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 21, 2020

Holland Haven’s plans for a safe, in-person race this September

Eddie Kline and his team are working hard to make this fall’s Holland Haven Marathon, Half Marathon and 8K an […]

July 11, 2020

Virtual runs + the future of racing

Triathlete and race director Eva Solomon, co-founder of Epic Races in southeast Michigan, returns to the show to talk about the future […]

July 1, 2020

Live from the new Lululemon in Traverse City: Summer Running and Gear Talk with Jonny

It’s always a special treat to have Jonny Tornga — ultrarunner, MRG podcast producer, talented musician and all-around great guy […]

June 25, 2020

Cherries, Apples, Hops + Grapes: Inside the Michigan Harvest Challenge Run Series

We’re all missing our summer races — races that may have become annual traditions for us, with our family and […]

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