Grandma’s Marathon isn’t just a race.It’s a place where everyone belongs. As a Deaf marathoner, I’ve experienced firsthand how powerful true inclusion can be. Whether you’re chasing a personal best or soaking in the weekend, every story matters. Here’s mine. They say the third time’s the charm and at my

It was finally time to set out for Duluth, MN for Grandma’s Marathon weekend. My husband, Josh and I left Thursday morning for the almost seven hour drive. It was an uneventful drive, but I will say since I have been making the trip north on I-35, I am not

I ran my first ever Grandma’s marathon weekend event in 2015. Since then, I’ve experienced everything on race day from steady rain, to the dreaded black flag. This year’s race weekend was an eventful one, including new and adjusted start times. Even in June, Duluth weather can change drastically from

And just like that, another Grandma’s Marathon weekend is in the books — and somehow, each year finds a way to feel even more meaningful than the last. This was my fifth time up in Duluth for Grandma’s, and I went all-in. I arrived Thursday to experience every bit of

Exploring Duluth’s Parks When you visit Duluth for Grandma’s Marathon, you can’t miss the main attraction — Lake Superior, but just a few blocks from the lake are some not-so-hidden gems right in the heart of Duluth. Whether you’re traveling solo or with a family, it’s worth exploring some of

Running can be intimidating for the beginner or the seasoned veteran. Recreational runners and professional pacesetters alike all face common challenges, but the answers are found through trial and error. What works for one individual may not work for another. Here is a sampling of the best and worst advice

When I got to the top of the hill, I was crushed. This was supposed to be a race—a run—and every last one of us had spent the last half hour or more clinging to a sheer cliff face, trying like hell not to fall backwards and, possibly, to our