How do I even begin to explain my favorite weekend of the year? 2024 was my 13th Grandma’s Marathon weekend and somehow, every year just gets a little bit sweeter. This year I ran the William A Irvin 5K and the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon. This was my first time

Grandma’s Marathon is a month away. For many runners, this means a final long run and the beginning of the taper. Tapering allows your body to recover. Training doesn’t always have to be hard. The best training plans build in a pattern of stress and recovery. Remember, recovery is training. 

Dear Runner,   Happy almost race day!!   You may be over analyzing every detail of race weekend, or you may just be remembering that you signed up for this race when it sounded like a great idea, realizing the transfer deadline has passed, and you may actually have to

Whether you are visiting for the first time, returning to a home away from home, or grew up here, Duluth is an amazing city with something for everyone! Grandma’s Marathon is a favorite for many, not only for all of the events the race puts on (such as Rock the

What do you think about when thinking is hard?  Endurance running requires more than physical fitness. When you run a long distance, your focus might drift to fatigue, discomfort, or doubt.  Running takes mental characteristics such as resilience, tenacity, courage, and motivation. Successful marathoning is a mindset.  You wouldn’t leave

With temperatures rising, now is the time to focus on hydration. Runners should prioritize hydration for optimal performance, injury prevention, and well-being.  It seems pretty simple: You run, get thirsty, and drink water or a sports drink. What else is there to know?  Here are seven common mistakes runners make

  Let me start by saying, congrats on your first marathon! The decision to run 26.2 miles can be a daunting one. It involves months of training, learning what fuel works best for you, your hydration needs, and discovering the meaning of fun words like tempo, threshold and fartlek. For