May 20, 2022

The Long Road to the North Country Trail Run 50K

By Erica WalshMRG Contributor I became aware of the North Country Trail Run after completing the 2019 Michigan Ragnar Trail […]

June 29, 2021

Run for Cherries: Festival of Races in Traverse City returns!

It’s safe to say that the Michigan race scene is really getting back on its feet, now that pandemic restrictions […]

August 15, 2020

A summer of choice + other (running, reading, Rob Lowe) musings

I haven’t done one of these episodes in awhile and I figured it was long overdue! Summer is winding down […]

July 11, 2020

Virtual runs + the future of racing

Triathlete and race director Eva Solomon, co-founder of Epic Races in southeast Michigan, returns to the show to talk about the future […]

July 1, 2020

Live from the new Lululemon in Traverse City: Summer Running and Gear Talk with Jonny

It’s always a special treat to have Jonny Tornga — ultrarunner, MRG podcast producer, talented musician and all-around great guy […]

June 25, 2020

Cherries, Apples, Hops + Grapes: Inside the Michigan Harvest Challenge Run Series

We’re all missing our summer races — races that may have become annual traditions for us, with our family and […]

June 4, 2020

Your top food questions answered + finding inspiration by helping other runners

In case you missed it, we recently announced on the Michigan Runner Girl Facebook page a new MRG series, “Ask […]

May 27, 2020

Bayshore Race Reminiscing, Ramping up Running + Rethinking Race Plans

Andrew Buikema, a Rockford, Mich. runner and race director, was continuing his years-long quest to qualify for the Boston Marathon […]

June 24, 2019

Sugar Sand Beaches, Lighthouses, Starry Nights at Ragnar Road Michigan

Unforgettable scenery meets ultimate running challenge. Sounds intriguing (and fun and definitely worth doing), right? The 4th annual Ragnar Road Michigan […]

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