June 16, 2020

Quarantine Catch-up with Kelly Yauk + The Great Beerd Run

Two work-from-home parents, two sweet young daughters, one treadmill (often used late at night), several family hikes, and one visiting […]

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 […]

October 31, 2018

Enjoying Michigan craft beer + talking trails with Kelly Yauk & Maia Turek

When two of the funniest women you know get together—finally—to share stories of great Michigan trails to explore and fall […]

June 25, 2018

Independence Day Running + Racing

The Fourth of July is almost here — do you have plans for a patriotic race? An MRG favorite to […]

October 30, 2017

Run for Beer: celebrating Michigan brews + beards at The Great Beerd Run in Traverse City on Nov. 11

It’s getting to be about that time…one of my favorite fall race traditions—The Great Beerd Run at the Grand Traverse […]

June 2, 2017

Friday Fueling: Recipes from the MRG Weekend at the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa

By Ali Lopez MRG Contributor This year I again had the privilege of cooking some delicious healthy food for the […]

February 7, 2017

Everything You Need to Know About the 2017 MRG Weekend Retreat (plus BIG speaker news!)

Three months from now, blooming flowers, budding trees and warm breezes will be the norm during our runs. As snow falls outside my […]

January 21, 2017

Running, Rest, Rejuvenation: Sign up for the 2017 MRG Retreat!

Join Us in Traverse City this Spring! Michigan Runner Girl invites women from across the state who have a passion for living […]

November 18, 2016

Episode #70: Live at the Great Beerd Run in Traverse City

Heather and co-host Mike Moran are on-site at last weekend’s Great Beerd Run 5K for this show. The event, held […]

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