January 19, 2019

Warm Up with Snow Day Split Pea “Stoup”

By Ali Lopez MRG Contributor Happy 2019! January has come to Michigan with a lovely mix of weather: cold, icy, […]

December 12, 2018

Packing a (Breakfast) Punch: Easy Overnight Slow Cooker Steel Cut Oats

By Ali Lopez MRG Contributor Happy December! A few weeks back, in my blog post and podcast about the Bad […]

October 3, 2018

8 Easy Ways to Eat More Vegetables Every Day

By Ali Lopez MRG Contributor October in Michigan is a great time for vegetables. Everyone tends to think that summer […]

August 12, 2018

#BreakTheStigma: Heroes in Recovery 6K race series coming to Kalamazoo

When was the last time you ran a 6K race? (That’s 3.72 miles.) How about participating in one that helps […]

June 27, 2018

{Runner-Wine Lover Giveaway!} VIP Tour and Tasting at Chateau Grand Traverse

In two days, the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City gets underway–a weeklong celebration of the juicy red fruit that […]

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 […]

March 16, 2018

Friday Fueling, St. Paddy’s edition: Go ahead and enjoy a (healthy) shamrock shake!

By Ali Lopez MRG Contributor So it is that time of year again. Time for St. Patrick’s Day races, green […]

February 14, 2018

Sleep Well, Run Happy: How to Get Better Zzzs

We’ve all been told that regularly getting enough high-quality sleep is essential to running our best – and to living […]

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