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 […]

January 19, 2017

Week 2 Winter Fitness Challenge Winner: Caryn Chachulski (and towering trees)

The first-ever Michigan Runner Girl – Michigan Department of Natural Resources Winter Fitness Challenge is in full swing now and we […]

January 9, 2017

Midwest (Running) Monday: 2016, Steve Rogers and showing up

It’s funny the things that stick with you from certain movies. By Amy Bailey MRG Contributor When I think about […]

September 14, 2016

Episode #61: Fall Racing + First-time Marathoner’s Race Report

Bring on the cooler weather! It’s what all runners look forward to at summer’s end. There’s just something about a chill […]

August 5, 2016

Episode #54: Running After a Rare Brain Disease Diagnosis

Rob Swartz was an accomplished runner and triathlete when he was diagnosed with a rare brain disorder — a disease […]

August 4, 2016

Running Leelanau Peninsula: Inside the Vineyard to Bay 25K, 15K/10K relay & 5K run/walk

Challenging and beautiful. Finisher medals that truly are works of art. Perfect amount of water stops. Friendly volunteers. Such sentiments […]

February 18, 2016

Episode #29: Overcoming Mental Roadblocks in our Running

Running is as much mental as it is physical. We know this all too well through our training runs for […]

December 30, 2015

Episode #22: Shoe Year’s Day Virtual 5K + Exploring Michigan State Parks

Get ready to start planning your 2016 outdoor adventures — you’ll definitely be inspired after listening to this show highlighting […]

July 23, 2012

My Michigan Running Story: Joel Gaff, helping shape Michigan’s race event scene

Joel Gaff, 32, is well known in northern Michigan’s running community, not only as an impressive endurance athlete—he’s a former […]

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