CONSISTENCY OVER MOTIVATION
“Consistency is one of the biggest factors in leading to accomplishment and success.” —Byron Pulsifer 21 marathons. Every single one I worked for. Was I always motivated? Absolutely not. Was I consistent? To be […]
Honoring Our Native American Heritage: Running with Purpose
By Kate Herrera Jenkins (Cochiti Pueblo), Grambassador, Founder of Native Strength Revolution November invites us to pause and reflect — to honor Native American Heritage Month, a time to celebrate […]
Treadmill Running
Dreadmill. Hamster wheel. One mile inside feels like five outside. We’ve all heard the quips about running on a treadmill. Some runners embrace it, while others will do anything to […]
Stronger, Longer: Why Building a Strength Foundation Matters for Every Runner
Every runner wants to feel strong, confident, and capable when they line up on race day. Whether you are training for Grandma’s Marathon, your first 5K, or simply running to […]
The Power of Melting
This blog post isn’t about convincing you to stop comparing yourself to others. That’s just part of life, and it’s not going away anytime soon. But what can we do […]
Redemption: Coming Back After Disappointment
I remember a quote that was told to me growing up- “Shoot for the moon; even if you miss you’ll land among the stars”. At Grandma’s Marathon 2025 I shot […]
Base Building: Building a Strong Foundation
What is base building, and what are the benefits? Base building is the time period where you establish consistent weekly training volume (usually in miles/km or in minutes) both between […]
Why Running Isn’t Selfish
Let’s start with the obvious: running takes time, and if you are training for a marathon it can take a lot. It borrows hours from family, friends, and the routines […]
Training Through the Chaos: How I Prepped for Grandma’s Marathon with Toddlers in Tow
The baby started fussing bright and early, signaling another day of juggling 2 kids, business, and miles. My baby wasn’t even one yet, and my oldest was just two and […]
2026 Grambassadors
We’re excited to announce our 2026 Grandma’s Marathon Ambassadors! They come from all over the country and represent so many of the different runners that make our race weekend and […]