March 23, 2022

Discovering our superpowers while helping our communities

By the MRG Podcast Team Listen to this episode of the Michigan Runner Girl Show by clicking on the player […]

March 7, 2022

Made to Move + ‘Filling our Runways’ with Mel Charbonneau

Listen to this episode of the Michigan Runner Girl Show by clicking on the player at the top of this […]

April 28, 2021

A finish line proposal at the North Mitten Half Marathon

When Dave Truxton toed the start line at last year’s North Mitten at Crystal Mountain, the Traverse City runner had […]

June 12, 2019

IRONMAN 70.3 Training Update + the Best Color Run for the Whole Family

June is well underway (note to Mother Nature: could you please warm it up a little more, and keep it […]

May 6, 2019

First Annual Michigan Runner Girl Trail 10K & 5K on Aug. 4

Nearly a decade ago, while on an everyday run in my neighborhood, the idea of Michigan Runner Girl came to […]

April 26, 2019

‘A Run with a View’: Andrew Buikema on this Summer’s Seaway Run in Muskegon + Going After a Big Goal

For breathtaking Lake Michigan views, lots of spectator support, race distances for everyone, and an energetic finish-line vibe in the […]

April 7, 2019

Allison Dykstra, Seaway Run Ambassador: ‘I am so inspired by every runner’

With its beautiful Lake Michigan views and super-friendly west Michigan running vibes, the Mercy Health Seaway Run is one of […]

April 1, 2019

A Must-Run Scenic Summer Trail Race

Looking for a great, beginner-friendly trail race this summer? The 13th annual Brainy Day Trail Run 10K & 5K on August […]

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 […]

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