THE GRANDMA’S MARATHON BLOG
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

THE GRANDMA’S MARATHON PODCAST
Listen to inspiring stories from some our elite athletes, citizen runners, volunteers, and community partners leading up to Grandma’s Marathon race weekend.
Our Gearing Up for Grandma’s podcast is brought to you with the support of Essentia Health, and Grandma’s Marathon is proudly presented by Toyota, Members Cooperative Credit Union, and ASICS.