February 27, 2019

The Journey of Becoming a Runner + Gazelle Girl News

When exactly did you take that first step that led you toward becoming a runner? Maybe a friend or family […]

February 19, 2019

LIVE! from the 2019 MRG Winter Weekend Getaway: Physical Therapist Mike Swinger, author of the Runner’s Fix

What happens when you get more than 35 fabulous, outdoor-loving, active women together for a winter weekend away in the […]

February 14, 2019

‘I Want to be Badass’: From Runner to Triathlete

“If you had told me four years ago I was going to be a triathlete, I would have laughed. It […]

February 5, 2019

Going outside your comfort zone + winter running tips + a trip up north

After a couple of weeks away from the studio (thanks to the extreme winter weather and, well, life), I’m back […]

January 26, 2019

It’s Frigid. Get Outside and Go Running—On Snowshoes!

I’m still on a bit of a high this evening, having finished a particularly challenging run this morning in really, […]

December 19, 2018

Nikki Derrick went the (Ironman) distance for her friend

Ann Arbor triathlete Nikki Derrick wore race bib #1184 at this fall’s Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii—the same number […]

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 […]

December 4, 2018

Kicking Off Ironman 70.3 Training with Rebecca & Tony Venticinque

It’s about that time … time to get serious about starting training for Ironman 70.3 Traverse City, a 1.2-mile swim, […]

November 16, 2018

Get Outside and Get Trotting this Thanksgiving

No matter where you live in Michigan, or where you may be visiting for the Thanksgiving holiday, a turkey trot […]

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