March 2, 2021

Joel Gaff launches Traverse City Run Co.

“I always like to think that when you have all the freedom in the world, creativity maybe doesn’t come so […]

April 25, 2017

Joel Gaff talks Ironman + upcoming Endurance Evolution races in northern Michigan

Joel Gaff returns to the show to talk about his most recent athletic adventures, including Ironman Chattanooga and the scenic […]

September 9, 2016

{Giveaway!} Episode #60: Sleeping Bear Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K on Oct. 1

You’ve likely visited northern Michigan’s Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, either as a kid or with your own family, but have you […]

July 21, 2016

Announcing the winner of free entry to the Traverse City Triathlon!

It’s the summer of triathlon here at MRG — I’m proud to have finished my first one (with more to […]

May 26, 2016

Glen Arbor Solstice Half Marathon & 5K: tree-lined roads, Inspiration Point + one incredible view

What I remember most about last year’s Glen Arbor Solstice Half Marathon & 5K is OK, yes, the gigantic climb midway through […]

April 19, 2016

Inside the Traverse City Trail Running Festival with endurance athlete Christo Miner

Above photo of Christo courtesy of Aubrey Ann Parker  Though Christo Miner ran track in high school, the 36-year-old says he “caught […]

March 30, 2016

Episode #35: Hit the trails at this April’s Traverse City Trail Running Festival

The annual Traverse City Trail Running Festival, organized by Endurance Evolution, is the focus of this week’s show. Heather checks […]

September 10, 2015

5 reasons to run the Sleeping Bear Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K in Empire

The Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore is known for its stunning scenery, which includes miles of Lake Michigan shoreline, towering dunes, […]

August 19, 2015

Episode #2: A conversation with Joel Gaff of Endurance Evolution

Aug. 19, 2015 The second episode of the Michigan Runner Girl podcast is now live (if you missed the first […]

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