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 […]