April 26, 2020

Stocked up with cans of beans? 7 delicious ways to enjoy ’em.

By Ali LopezMRG Contributor Hello from my kitchen to yours. I hope you are all staying safe and healthy, getting […]

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 12, 2019

Freshen Up Your Plate with Ali’s Favorite Spring Cleansing Dishes

By Ali LopezMRG Contributor The calendar says that spring is here. Here’s hoping that is true! After a long winter […]

March 5, 2019

Perfectly Roasted Veggies + Best Ways to Eat ‘Em!

By Ali Lopez MRG Contributor As athletes (or even just as people), we all could benefit from eating more veggies. […]

November 6, 2018

Apple orchards, pumpkin patches, grilled cheese sandwiches: Ali’s Bad Apple Ultra race report

By Ali Lopez MRG Contributor What a blast! On a recent Saturday this fall I got to run the awesome […]

October 24, 2018

Autumn Eats: Quinoa Veggie Bake with Delicata Squash

By Ali Lopez MRG Contributor If you haven’t tried delicata squash, you need to. It’s one of my favorite things […]

August 19, 2018

Ali Lopez sees running (and life) differently now

The summer of 2017 started out well for Ali Lopez, with big plans for triathlons as well as trail running […]

July 19, 2018

Simple, Delicious Ways to Stay Hydrated This Summer

By Ali Lopez MRG Contributor With June and July weather especially hot this year, staying hydrated is critical to remain […]

May 25, 2018

Friday Fueling: Ali’s Amazing Asparagus Dishes

By Ali Lopez MRG Contributor   I patiently wait for this time of year at the Farmer’s Markets and grocery […]

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