July 22, 2021

Michigan West Coast running + racing

An epic mountain backpacking trip with fellow veterans, getting back to racing in person (and snagging a podium finish), race […]

September 21, 2020

Digging deep, drawing strength from family + friends, and snagging a PR at this year’s in-person Holland Haven Marathon

By Beth NykerkMRG Contributor Sunday, September 13 was a special race day for many reasons. It was such an amazing […]

May 14, 2018

Lake Michigan breezes, downtown attractions, scenic course among reasons runners love Muskegon’s Seaway Run

In just over a month, the longstanding Muskegon summer race tradition known as the Seaway Run takes place along the […]

August 15, 2017

Vicki Kavanaugh of Total Trek Quest talks empowering young boys through running

When I met west Michigan runner Vicki Kavanaugh at this summer’s Mercy Health Seaway Run and Lake Michigan Half Marathon—Vicki […]

May 6, 2016

Episode #40: Cari Draft, creator of EcoTrek Fitness

Exploring Michigan’s great outdoors and getting a great workout in while doing so is what Cari Draft’s company EcoTrek Fitness […]

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