A little about me.

Michele Hartwig, Founder and Race Director of Ornery Mule Racing.

I love running trails, eating healthy, and working on being the best athlete that I can be. This has not come easy to me. I spent years not making time for myself. I have worked hard on my fitness journey and I am now feeling my healthiest. This work has resulted in a significant weight loss, but the most important thing is I feel good and my life changes fit my schedule. Cooking has always been something I have enjoyed. During this journey I have worked to create easy healthy food that fuels my body well.

I also have a passion for my two adorable cats, family, getting artsy tattoos, volunteering to support outdoor space, and sometimes dressing up in comfortable & sporty pretty clothes. I enjoy learning about great skin care, and love watching makeup tutorial videos then trying to do it on myself. This is a new artistic things I have been learning.

This is my written and YouTube journal of me me talking about all of the above! Thank you for being a part of my journey!

It is never too late

to become the person

that you were meant to be

Be the person that you admire.

You deserve it.

Race Director

Owner & founder of Ornery Mule Racing.

Puts on trail & ultra running races in the midwest.

Wife & Mother

Married for 28 years with two grown children.

Lover of trails, flowers, cats

Nature simply makes me feel safe & happy. It is important to me to stay healthy enough to adventure it for many years to come

Running is my favorite exercise

I started running in my late 30s. It is essential to my mental health & well being.

My why for this channel

I have a passion for seeing people find inner happiness. I started Ornery Mule Racing to invite people to the trails. I am starting this journal to invite people to love their selves.

Glow

Shine and do not feel guilty about it.