January 9, 2018

How to Run on Snowshoes + the Bigfoot Snowshoe 5K & 10K Race in Traverse City

{Editor’s note: this episode originally was released in January 2016. All race dates have been updated here in this post […]

November 2, 2017

Great Lakes Endurance’s newest trail race: Treetops Trifecta 5K, Hill Climb & Half Marathon Nov. 4-5 in Gaylord

If you’ve ever run a Great Lakes Endurance race — this race company is behind 10 Wisconsin and Michigan trail runs, […]

June 2, 2017

Friday Fueling: Recipes from the MRG Weekend at the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa

By Ali Lopez MRG Contributor This year I again had the privilege of cooking some delicious healthy food for the […]

August 26, 2016

Episode #58: Ultra Runners Share Stories of Going Long

Three ultra runners — Jeff Gaft, Dan Oberski and Erika Kuhnle — join Heather to talk about their love of running […]

May 2, 2016

Sweat a little, smile a lot + camp for free at Run the Ridge Team Relay in Traverse City (plus race giveaway!)

Dirt beneath our feet. Is there anything better for a runner than experiencing that after months of icy, snowy roads? […]

April 19, 2016

Inside the Traverse City Trail Running Festival with endurance athlete Christo Miner

Above photo of Christo courtesy of Aubrey Ann Parker  Though Christo Miner ran track in high school, the 36-year-old says he “caught […]

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 […]

December 17, 2015

Episode #20: Spring Race Preview – North Mitten Half Marathon & 10K

If you’re looking for a late spring/early summer race — a race that places you on scenic trails in northern […]

February 23, 2015

Race Insider + Discount Code: 2015 Traverse City Trail Running Festival

Towering trees, winding paths, dirt beneath your feet … these are among the things that make off-road running such a treat — […]

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