April 12, 2021

When your running goes down a different path

“But I think there’s something else at play. I feel my running evolving. I’m not exactly sure what this means, […]

March 23, 2021

Project Rustic: 77 Michigan state forest campgrounds, 1 RV, 1 epic summer

If you could spend your summer exploring rustic state forest campgrounds all across Michigan — traveling to these scenic spots […]

March 14, 2021

Jonny and Heather get real — and go long — while answering your questions

When we put the call out for questions — the burning questions, running and otherwise — that you wanted to […]

March 2, 2021

Joel Gaff launches Traverse City Run Co.

“I always like to think that when you have all the freedom in the world, creativity maybe doesn’t come so […]

February 9, 2021

Podcast: race updates + sweet February deals

Upcoming virtual challenges and race updates, in-person events planned for this summer and fall, and special savings — this short […]

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 […]

January 20, 2021

Fresh starts with Janice Davidson of the North Mitten

Life during a pandemic can lead us down paths we may not have gone down otherwise — some not so […]

December 30, 2020

How to be strong mentally + goodbye 2020!

“My mind was just not in it for some reason, and I go through that a lot — my brain […]

December 15, 2020

Holiday Special: Supporting our local athletic stores + winter gear tips

As local businesses in Michigan and across the U.S. continue to adjust and adapt to pandemic-related closures and pauses, and […]

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