More Than a Race
There’s something powerful about seeing thousands of people willingly line up to do something hard. Simply because somewhere along the way, they decided they needed this challenge. As Grandma’s Marathon celebrates […]
Things to Do & See in Duluth
As a lifelong Minnesotan I’ve been to Duluth many times. There are so many things to see and do that there are many that I have never experienced. Particularly during […]
Give yourself some grace
Entering my 4th year as a GRAMbassador (and my 3rd year running Grandma’s), I knew this topic was one I wanted to blog about. I ran my first marathon in […]
Don’t Race the Race
I just dropped out of what was to be my first half Ironman. This came shortly after I dropped out of pacing the Fargo Marathon, and just before I dropped […]
Running With Panic Attacks
In my Junior year of High School (2014), I pulled up Google Search on my phone and typed “running and panic attacks, will my body ever feel normal again?” The […]
Marathon Must Haves: A Minimalist Runner’s 8 Essentials
Ten marathons in, and my race day packing list keeps getting shorter, not longer. I used to think more gear meant better races. Another gel pocket. Another gadget. Another thing […]
The Best Seat in the House: My Life as a Race Volunteer
The running community has given me so much more than just a hobby or a way to stay in shape. Over the years, I have basically built my identity around […]
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 […]