Author Bio

Mackenzie Havey

Mackenzie Havey is a freelance journalist based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She writes about endurance sports and outdoor adventure and is the author of Mindful Running and The Perfect Run (Bloomsbury Publishing). When she’s not writing, she’s out running, skiing, hiking and biking, usually with her husband, two young daughters and vizsla pup. REI member since 2006.

Stories by Mackenzie Havey...

The American Birkebeiner: A Legacy of Skinny Skis, Stamina and Spandex

Mackenzie Havey|February 21, 2020

Every winter, the serene Northwoods region of Wisconsin hosts a legendary display of endurance and tradition. Skis glide atop fresh corduroy and perfectly laid ...