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Results from Pike Lake 10k and Half Marathon, and upcoming race info for Wild Duluth trail races and North End Nightmare 2 Miler are discussed. Tony talks about a few trail topics, including a status report on area trails. Mike goes over some recent Fastest Known Time attempts and successes on the Superior Hiking Trail. … Read more
Dr. David Worley is a practicing physician and long time runner originally from Wisconsin. David ran Division III cross country and track in college, and has since completed races on road and trail from 1 Mile to 100 Miles. In addition to some unique running stories such as studying runners in Iten, Kenya and Scandinavia, … Read more
Tony and Mike talk about recent in-person race results from Grandma’s Marathon races: the Minnesota Mile and Fitger’s 5k rescheduled from April. Also discussed in the race world is the upcoming Pike Lake 10k and Half Marathon, and the news that Wild Duluth 50k and Half Marathon events have secured their permits and are scheduled … Read more
Tony and Mike interview Tiffany Kari, local multi-sport specialist from Superior, WI. Tiffany has some impressive half-marathon and full marathon times on her resume, but more impressively is her versatility. She has been on USA Triathlon’s National Team and competed at a high level in triathlons all the way up to half ironman, excelled at … Read more
In recent race news, NMTC Fall Trail Series has been moved to a virtual “challenge” format, in-person Minnesota Mile and Fitger’s 5k races are schedules for 9/11 and 9/12, respectively, and Runway 4k winners are announced. Also, Northland Runner is going offline and officially moved to www.northland.run. Tony and Mike give a quick Trails Report, … Read more
Barry Brokaw is the 24th interview subject, and he is a long-time runner and racer in the Twin Ports area. From Superior, Wisconsin, Barry has been a runner for nearly 30 years, but only in the last 10 years has seen running become a focal point in his life and now truly embodies the runner … Read more
As we get into August 2020, Mike and Tony discuss the continued lack of in-person racing, besides “in-person” race results from the Park Point 5 Miler. Trails report is good, and there are several new mountain bike trails in Duluth ready to run (or ride). Tony unveils a new segment: “thoughts on the run”, and … Read more
Jessica Rossing, local runner, former Team USA Triathlon competitor, and local fitness-based business owner joins Mike and Tony to talk about her history with athletics, running and triathlon. Jess talks about her excellent travels around the world competing at a high level in triathlon, while also commenting on how she has grown a fitness community … Read more
Tony and Mike discuss a few upcoming races from Grandma’s Marathon, including the Park Point 5 Miler and the deadline to submit virtual results for Grandma’s Marathon and Gary Bjorklund Half Marathon. In recent race results, Kyle Sather took the win at a local beer mile. Tony discusses a recent assault on a local Duluth … Read more
Michael Koppy recently smashed the supported FKT on the Superior Hiking Trail, raising over $20,000 for the SHTA along the way. Mike and Tony dissect Michael’s extreme adventure, talk about his training, and also his running history and how he came to love the 200+ mile race distance.