December 8, 2020
Going through COVID, recovering + running again
As of today, Dec. 8, 2020, the U.S. has a rate of close to 200,000 confirmed new infections of coronavirus […]
October 6, 2020
‘Chase the things that give you hope’ + other 200th Episode(!) thoughts
200th episode of the Michigan Runner Girl podcast
July 24, 2020
What it takes to run (and win!) an ultra — in your backyard
By Ali LopezMRG Contributor Cancelled races? No problem here. I have been keeping myself pretty busy and motivated with virtual […]
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 […]
November 10, 2019
Iceman Runneth Challenge: 31 miles of mud, hills, friends and Oreos
By Ali LopezMRG Contributor Each November, the Bell’s Beer Iceman Cometh Challenge brings thousands of mountain bikers to northern Michigan. The […]
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 […]
August 14, 2019
These Must-Run Michigan Trail Races are Beyond Scenic
If you haven’t yet run a Great Lakes Endurance trail race — these events take place in the Upper Peninsula […]
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 […]
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 […]