Stronger, Longer: Why Building a Strength Foundation Matters for Every Runner
Every runner wants to feel strong, confident, and capable when they line up on race day. Whether you are training for Grandma’s Marathon, your first 5K, or simply running to […]
The Power of Melting
This blog post isn’t about convincing you to stop comparing yourself to others. That’s just part of life, and it’s not going away anytime soon. But what can we do […]
Redemption: Coming Back After Disappointment
I remember a quote that was told to me growing up- “Shoot for the moon; even if you miss you’ll land among the stars”. At Grandma’s Marathon 2025 I shot […]
Base Building: Building a Strong Foundation
What is base building, and what are the benefits? Base building is the time period where you establish consistent weekly training volume (usually in miles/km or in minutes) both between […]
Why Running Isn’t Selfish
Let’s start with the obvious: running takes time, and if you are training for a marathon it can take a lot. It borrows hours from family, friends, and the routines […]
Training Through the Chaos: How I Prepped for Grandma’s Marathon with Toddlers in Tow
The baby started fussing bright and early, signaling another day of juggling 2 kids, business, and miles. My baby wasn’t even one yet, and my oldest was just two and […]
2026 Grambassadors
We’re excited to announce our 2026 Grandma’s Marathon Ambassadors! They come from all over the country and represent so many of the different runners that make our race weekend and […]
2025 Grandma’s Weekend Recap: Hannah
Another Grandma’s Weekend has come and gone… and it’s still without a doubt, my favorite weekend of the year. From going to the expo, cheering on fellow runners doing the […]
2025 Grandma’s Weekend Recap: Carrie Rodman
The 2025 Grandma’s Marathon weekend was peak runner FUN! I initially went into the 2025 Grandma’s Marathon, which would be my 20th marathon, with the goal of a PR. Very […]
2025 Grandma’s Weekend Recap: Elvis
This year marked my second time participating in Grandma’s Marathon weekend—this time as a proud Grambassador and half marathon runner. My first experience was running the full marathon in 2023, […]