September 29, 2016

Walkers, runners help feed families in Muskegon County at October’s Hike for the Hungry

The 4th annual Hike for the Hungry, an event benefitting families in need in the Muskegon area, takes place this […]

August 18, 2016

Episode #56: Is Heart Rate Training Right for You?

In this special three-segment episode, Heather explores the idea of following your heart — literally — when running. She talks […]

July 19, 2016

Paint the Motor City red: first annual Red Dress Dash 5K set for July 27 in Detroit (plus discount code!)

The inaugural Red Dress Dash 5K — an event combining fitness, fashion and fundraising — is a mid-week run taking […]

July 15, 2016

Episode #51: Becoming a stronger runner

The Michigan Runner Girl show takes to the road for this episode about incorporating strength training into your exercise routine. […]

June 17, 2016

{Sweet!} Friday Fueling: Tasty tart cherry recipes that boost performance, recovery

Editor’s note: MRG is partnering with the Meijer Festival of Races again this year — the half marathon, 15K, 10K […]

May 12, 2016

Episode #41: Vineyard to Bay 25K, two-person 15K/10K relay & 5K in Suttons Bay

Ross Deye, founder of the Vineyard to Bay 25K, two-person 15K/10K relay and 5K, joins Heather in the studio to […]

May 2, 2016

Sweat a little, smile a lot + camp for free at Run the Ridge Team Relay in Traverse City (plus race giveaway!)

Dirt beneath our feet. Is there anything better for a runner than experiencing that after months of icy, snowy roads? […]

April 7, 2016

Episode #36: Traveling + Running – How to stay active during your next vacation

You’ve got a big trip planned this summer, or maybe you’re traveling right now for a spring getaway to someplace […]

April 5, 2016

2 winners of free race entry to this summer’s Mercy Health Seaway Run and Lake Michigan Half Marathon

Apparently we’re about to get another round of the white stuff late tonight and throughout the morning. As if the […]

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