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 […]
May 27, 2020
Bayshore Race Reminiscing, Ramping up Running + Rethinking Race Plans
Andrew Buikema, a Rockford, Mich. runner and race director, was continuing his years-long quest to qualify for the Boston Marathon […]
December 7, 2019
What it takes to shift our mindset and experience wellness breakthroughs
“This year has been a huge year of mental transformation.” Heather Quinlan, who penned Happy Pace Diaries for the MRG […]
September 5, 2019
Marquette Trail 50: Challenging Climbs, Picturesque Peaks, Lake Superior Luciousness
By Ali LopezMRG Contributor As some of you know, I finished my first 50-mile trail run back in June and […]
September 4, 2019
‘Epic year of racing’ leads to even bigger goals in 2019 for newer runner Beth Nykerk
For Beth Nykerk, a second grade teacher in Holland, Mich., the idea of setting a new goal after completing her […]
August 7, 2019
Everything is coming together for Jen Casey: “It’s a good journey”
Jen Casey, a northern Michigan runner, triathlete and mom of two young children, discovered a love of road biking and […]
June 26, 2019
My First 50-mile Trail Race
By Ali Lopez MRG Contributor A couple of weeks ago I did something I never would have imagined doing when […]
May 24, 2019
‘Anything Really is Possible’ – Jon Conkling, Triathlete, Runner & Dad of 5
Jon Conkling’s wake-up call came in late 2011. It was then that the Ada, Mich. husband and dad of five […]
April 17, 2019
Eddie Kline on Growing a Race, the Marathon Mind-set, and Eyeing an Ultra
The Holland Haven Marathon, Half Marathon and 8K keeps on growing—last year the September races saw a 60% increase in […]