October 4, 2021

Introducing new MRG columnist Erica Walsh

Editor’s note: Michigan Runner Girl is excited to introduce our newest columnist, Erica Walsh, a runner and certified personal trainer […]

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 […]

September 22, 2020

3 Mouthwatering Tomato Recipes

By Ali Lopez MRG Contributor Have you noticed all the beautiful tomatoes at the farmer’s market and in the produce […]

September 21, 2020

Digging deep, drawing strength from family + friends, and snagging a PR at this year’s in-person Holland Haven Marathon

By Beth NykerkMRG Contributor Sunday, September 13 was a special race day for many reasons. It was such an amazing […]

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 […]

June 4, 2020

Your top food questions answered + finding inspiration by helping other runners

In case you missed it, we recently announced on the Michigan Runner Girl Facebook page a new MRG series, “Ask […]

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 […]

December 23, 2019

Holiday Treats: Healthy Chef Ali’s Runner Cookies

By Ali LopezMRG Contributor December feels like the perfect time to write about cookies. (The kind you eat, not the […]

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 […]

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