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 this sport. It has fundamentally changed who I am, making me a more caring, driven, and peaceful person. Because of

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 now. What did that feel like? Were you nervous? Excited? Did a  little voice in the back of your head

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 will be my first road marathon, and I can’t wait to join the thousands of runners celebrating Grandma’s  50th anniversary.

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 anticipation builds. But before the first step is taken, a special group is already hard at work behind the scenes,

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 into this race that I wasn’t chasing a PR. My 3:02 is not happening when I’m navigating 30 to 50-mile

‘Tis the season and point in training where weekly mileage is ramping up, long runs are getting longer and the anticipation of Grandma’s Marathon turning 50 is nearing. Some runners can head out the door with the bare minimum and finish their long run, no problem! Unfortunately, I’m not one

Hi, I am Angie and I am happy to be a Grambassador for the 50th year of Grandma’s Marathon. I have been participating in a Grandma’s Marathon event since 2014. I also have completed 36 full marathons, 78 half marathons, 10 ultras and lots of 5ks and 10ks. Running has

I told myself it wasn’t getting worse. It wasn’t getting worse… But I was 22, invincible, and fully in my David Goggins era. My IT Band had other plans. ***** It’s the end of March/the start of April in 2021 and I’m roughly 14 weeks out from my first official