August 12, 2018

#BreakTheStigma: Heroes in Recovery 6K race series coming to Kalamazoo

When was the last time you ran a 6K race? (That’s 3.72 miles.) How about participating in one that helps […]

July 31, 2018

8 Reasons You’re Going to Love the Vineyard to Bay 15K & 5K this Labor Day Weekend

We’re never quite ready to say goodbye to summer. That’s why this race, the Vineyard to Bay 15K & 5K, […]

April 3, 2018

Detroit runners Sara Plumstead and Amy Haenick want to help you Run Strong

Sara Plumstead and Amy Haenick are friends who met through their shared passion for running and living healthy. And in […]

February 14, 2018

Sleep Well, Run Happy: How to Get Better Zzzs

We’ve all been told that regularly getting enough high-quality sleep is essential to running our best – and to living […]

July 17, 2017

The Beauty (and Pain) of a Running Break + Getting Back Out There

As I take a self-imposed running break following my spring marathon and recent half marathon, to ensure a longtime comes-and-goes […]

April 4, 2017

Why We Run: Getting honest and real about the running lifestyle with Cassy Stone + thoughts from MRG readers

I think one of my biggest joys was learning my love affair with fueling what my body needed, whether that […]

March 22, 2017

4 runners + 4 distances + single-track trails = summer running fun at the Mid-Michigan Ultra Team Trail Race

When you hear the words “team racing,” you might think “relay,” right? Relay races indeed are a ton of fun […]

March 21, 2017

Spring Race Preview: BIG Little Hero Race 10K, 5K & Kids Fun Run in Traverse City

For the third year, business students at Northwestern Michigan College in Traverse City are planning for the BIG Little Hero […]

March 7, 2017

Tips for Staying Injury-free During Race Training

For those of us training for spring marathons and half marathons, our mileage is increasing and we may be experiencing […]

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