September 13, 2016

Ultimate U.P. Weekend: Our family’s adventures over Labor Day, from Manistique to Munising to Marquette

The final days of summer were ticking by. Quickly. August felt at once lazy-day-summery and jam-packed, thanks to my commitment […]

August 13, 2015

Announcing the Michigan Runner Girl Podcast

In the five years since starting Michigan Runner Girl, I’ve discovered new places to run, different races to try, and […]

July 30, 2014

Race Recap: 2014 Grand Island Trail Half Marathon in Munising

Quick Info: Distances offered: Full marathon and half marathon. Number of runners: Capped at 500 total. Ferry ride low-down: short […]

August 8, 2013

Guest Runner Race Recap: 2013 Grand Island Trail Marathon

Traverse City runner Eric Houghton snagged his second Grand Island Trail Marathon win—in rainy, cool conditions, and after taking a […]

August 14, 2012

Bittersweet running

This weekend my family took our last camping trip of the season–a final little getaway a few hours north, to […]

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