August 20, 2016

Plan Your Work, Work Your Plan

By Ross Deye MRG Contributor For many runners excited about a certain race on their calendar, training goes smoothly and […]

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 […]

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 10, 2015

Royal Running: 2015 National Cherry Queen Chelsea Lajko ready for this weekend’s 5K

Chelsea Lajko remembers feeling envious of her runner friends. “Growing up, I always looked up to my friends who were […]

June 25, 2015

Race Insider: 2015 Escape to Belle Isle 10K & 5K in Detroit

When Jenna Greenman decided to start her own Michigan event for runners and their families, she brought to this new race director role […]

June 23, 2015

Racing + Camping: 2015 Glen Arbor Solstice Half Marathon & 5K

From the beginning, you know you’re in for something beautiful. A street sign just around the first bend, not even […]

May 26, 2015

Hello, Summer!

As if the long holiday weekend wasn’t fabulous enough all on its own — let the 100 days of summer […]

May 14, 2015

Winner of free entry to the Glen Arbor Solstice Half Marathon & 5K

With just over a week until Memorial Day, our unofficial start to summer, we’re all looking forward to beach days, bike rides […]

April 3, 2015

Winners of the North Mitten Half Marathon & 10K race entry giveaway + special discount

Kicking off summer with a race sounds like a ton of fun, right? More than 60 of you agree, based […]

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