July 8, 2016

Staying steady with a smile: what it’s like to be a pacer at the Charlevoix Marathon

By Courtney Hansen MRG Contributor Breathtaking Lake Michigan views, a quaint Northern Michigan town, and the chance to qualify for […]

April 21, 2016

Episode #38: 2016 Boston Marathon finisher, race pacer and soon-to-be ultramarathoner Courtney Hansen

Courtney Hansen, an avid runner in west Michigan who has contributed to MichiganRunnerGirl.com with stories about her races and involvement […]

August 2, 2013

My Michigan Running Story: Maggie Rettelle, winner of the Martian Marathon in Dearborn

Maggie Rettelle, a registered dietician who lives in Midland, is one speedy Michigan runner—she won the Martian Marathon this past […]

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