April 22, 2021
3 event directors get honest about pandemic racing + what’s to come
“We just want to put on a safe event and get back to racing.” ~Andrew Buikema, west Michigan race director, […]
April 11, 2021
Staying strong, focused + race-ready with the help of friends
Christie Phillips hasn’t exactly loved running. Far from it, actually. “Running was always something I hated, but did to stay […]
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 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 […]
October 6, 2020
‘Chase the things that give you hope’ + other 200th Episode(!) thoughts
200th episode of the Michigan Runner Girl podcast
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 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 […]