August 19, 2018

Ali Lopez sees running (and life) differently now

The summer of 2017 started out well for Ali Lopez, with big plans for triathlons as well as trail running […]

August 14, 2018

Keep Moving with Magical Mocha Energy Bites

By Ali Lopez MRG Contributor Can you believe it is mid-August already? Summer is just speeding by too quickly. I […]

May 25, 2018

Friday Fueling: Ali’s Amazing Asparagus Dishes

By Ali Lopez MRG Contributor   I patiently wait for this time of year at the Farmer’s Markets and grocery […]

April 11, 2018

Wellness Wednesday: Foods to enjoy this spring to boost your immunity (and stay healthy!)

By Ali Lopez MRG Contributor As I write this, there is still snow on the ground. April is certainly hanging […]

June 13, 2017

Race Report: 44th annual Dexter-Ann Arbor Half Marathon

By Christie Overgaard MRG Contributor The 44th annual Dexter-Ann Arbor Run took place earlier this month, and this was the sixth […]

June 2, 2017

Friday Fueling: Recipes from the MRG Weekend at the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa

By Ali Lopez MRG Contributor This year I again had the privilege of cooking some delicious healthy food for the […]

May 1, 2017

Lobster rolls, famous runner sightings, HOT weather + an amazing finish line photo: Ali Lopez’s Boston Marathon Race Report

By Ali Lopez MRG Contributor A couple of weeks ago I ran the Boston Marathon. I still can’t believe it. […]

April 4, 2017

Why We Run: Getting honest and real about the running lifestyle with Cassy Stone + thoughts from MRG readers

I think one of my biggest joys was learning my love affair with fueling what my body needed, whether that […]

March 24, 2017

Special Spring Break Friday Fueling: Tips for a healthy + happy vacation

By Ali Lopez MRG Contributor Spring Break is here for many of us and whether that means a vacation or […]

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