Mindset for the Long Run
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 […]
Duluth Trail Running
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 […]
Appreciating Medical Volunteers
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 […]
The Supershoes Lied to Me (And Other Things I Learned Running a Marathon with Toddlers)
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 […]
Long Run Must Haves
‘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 […]
FAQs of Grandma’s Marathon
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. […]
When to Push Through and When to Stop: A Runner’s Guide to Pain
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. ***** […]
Running As You Get Older
As someone who’s been distance running for a few decades now, I’ve seen what effect aging has on racing and putting in all the miles can do. From slower times, […]
How to Use Your Pacer
Introduction “I’m just telling you now, I’m going to run almost perfect nine-o-nines for every split. Sorry to say it, but most of you won’t be able to hang with […]
Running the Half, Celebrating the Full
This year marks the 50th running of Grandma’s Marathon, a milestone that means so much to the runners, volunteers, staff, and spectators who return to the North Shore year after […]