THE GRANDMA’S MARATHON BLOG ARCHIVE
How Running Saved My Life…
It was 2020. And life was very much being dictated by COVID protocols: social distancing, staying at home, masks, working from home, etc. Both my summer races had been canceled due to COVID. And on top of all that, I was battling a foot issue that I couldn’t figure out
Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone
Runners love their routines. Heck, who doesn’t enjoy a good routine? Having morning coffee and catching up on current events before the day begins. That’s probably one of my favorites. The same is true when it comes to running. Whether it’s the same workout, the same long run, or choosing
It Starts With You and It’s Good for Everyone. Creating Inclusive Spaces in Running.
In 2022, I found myself living in Montana. I was just getting serious about running. I was just settling into my queer and nonbinary identities. I was finally getting to a place where I wanted to run with others. A big deal coming from someone who refused to run with
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 my weekends are usually spent running 5Ks and 10Ks put on by local running clubs – often with my own
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, which I wear all spring, summer, and fall. I have my eye on the new Asics Grandma’s Marathon Performance 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 and find it can be more enjoyable than the unbearable heat of summer. As long as there isn’t a blizzard
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 running: in October of 2024 I developed inappropriate sinus tachycardia that made walking by myself, let alone running, feel impossible.
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 experienced recovery from two unique perspectives—both as the athlete desperately realizing the importance of it and as the practitioner helping others














































