How GM Drew Me In
I run a lot of races. Too many, according to my coach.Forty-two races in 2025, to be exact. Most of them are part of a statewide race series, which means […]
Gift Guide
Our 2026 Grambassadors are sharing their favorite running-related gifts that are helping them get to the starting line in 2026 Grandma’s Marathon Swag I love my Grandma’s Marathon cap, […]
Winter Training
Living in MN and training for Grandma’s Marathon means months of training when there is still snow on the ground and cold temperatures. I’ve always enjoyed running in the winter […]
Coming Back To Running:
Tips to Comeback Your Strongest if You’re Navigating Injury, Illness, Surgery, Chronic Illness and Pain, etc. 2025 has been a whirlwind of a year for me when it comes to […]
My Favorite Holistic Tips For Recovery As An Athlete and Acupuncturist
One thing I think we can all agree on as runners and athletes is that we don’t prioritize recovery enough. Yes? Yes. As both a runner and licensed acupuncturist, I’ve […]
Winter Running
Let’s be honest, for most of us, winter running can be challenging. I would take 90 degrees and humid over cold and snowy any day. Unfortunately for me, Grandma’s training […]
What I Wish I Knew
Growing up in Duluth, Minnesota, Grandma’s Marathon has always had a special place in my heart. I knew at a very young age, I’d either be volunteering at the water […]
Mistakes I’ve Made (and how to avoid them!)
We have all been there: working towards a goal, getting excited about shifts we see within ourselves along the way, and then it hits us: learning something the hard way. […]
CONSISTENCY OVER MOTIVATION
“Consistency is one of the biggest factors in leading to accomplishment and success.” —Byron Pulsifer 21 marathons. Every single one I worked for. Was I always motivated? Absolutely not. Was I consistent? To be […]
Honoring Our Native American Heritage: Running with Purpose
By Kate Herrera Jenkins (Cochiti Pueblo), Grambassador, Founder of Native Strength Revolution November invites us to pause and reflect — to honor Native American Heritage Month, a time to celebrate […]