April 13, 2020

Keeping Us Motivated + Moving: Checking in with Running Fit in Traverse City

As I write this, the wind chime hanging from our front porch is clamoring for attention. Brown leaves are dancing […]

March 14, 2019

Medals4Mettle: Giving New Life + Meaning to Our Race Bling

Who doesn’t love a shiny, new race medal draped around their neck after crossing the finish line of a race? […]

June 6, 2018

Emma’s First 26.2: Bayshore Marathon Race Recap

When Emma told me last fall that she wanted to run this spring’s Bayshore Marathon, that she felt ready after a […]

March 18, 2018

Bring on Spring! Join us for the 3rd Annual MRG Spring Getaway May 4-6 (Des Linden will be there!)

Hiking and running in the woods, mountain biking on the trails, sunrise yoga, Up North shopping and dining, campfire lounging, […]

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 […]

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 […]

September 1, 2016

Episode #59: Race Director Holly Visser Shares Gazelle Girl 2017 Updates

Registration gets underway this week — today, Sept. 1! — for the 2017 Gazelle Girl Half Marathon in Grand Rapids. This […]

June 8, 2016

Run It: Arcadia Dunes scenic trails + Lake Michigan serenity + post-run lunch in Frankfort

Looking for a cool spot to explore by foot in northern Michigan this summer? You’ll love the winding trails in Arcadia […]

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 […]

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