Things to Do & See in Duluth
As a lifelong Minnesotan I’ve been to Duluth many times. There are so many things to see and do that there are many that I have never experienced. Particularly during […]
Give yourself some grace
Entering my 4th year as a GRAMbassador (and my 3rd year running Grandma’s), I knew this topic was one I wanted to blog about. I ran my first marathon in […]
Don’t Race the Race
I just dropped out of what was to be my first half Ironman. This came shortly after I dropped out of pacing the Fargo Marathon, and just before I dropped […]
Running With Panic Attacks
In my Junior year of High School (2014), I pulled up Google Search on my phone and typed “running and panic attacks, will my body ever feel normal again?” The […]
Marathon Must Haves: A Minimalist Runner’s 8 Essentials
Ten marathons in, and my race day packing list keeps getting shorter, not longer. I used to think more gear meant better races. Another gel pocket. Another gadget. Another thing […]
The Best Seat in the House: My Life as a Race Volunteer
The running community has given me so much more than just a hobby or a way to stay in shape. Over the years, I have basically built my identity around […]
Mindset for the Long Run
Close your eyes for a moment. Think back to the day you signed up for this race — or the moment you committed to whatever big goal you’re chasing right […]
Duluth Trail Running
When people in the running community hear “Duluth,” they almost instantly think of Grandma’s Marathon. As a proud Grambassador and long-time Duluth local, I share that excitement. This year, Grandma’s […]
Appreciating Medical Volunteers
The Unsung Heroes of the Course: Appreciating Our Medical Volunteers At the crack of dawn on race day, Grandma’s Marathon is already coming to life. Runners stretch, crowds gather, and […]
The Supershoes Lied to Me (And Other Things I Learned Running a Marathon with Toddlers)
After ten marathons, you’d think I had this all figured out. I don’t. And honestly? That might be the whole point. The Plan (That Partially Fell Apart) I knew going […]