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Mary is a born and raised Carlton County resident who grew up running at a young age. Inspired by Olympic track athletes as much as local Duluth pals logging miles on deer trails and through swamps before our extensive trail systems had been established, Mary has found success training for and completing races such as … Read more
Numerous local races are recapped and previewed from 1 Mile to 100 Miles, and most everything in between. Trail conditions are in prime late summer condition, although perhaps overgrown brush exists in some less-traveled areas. Bugs seem to be dying down, pre-leaf peeping season on the trails is upon us! This month’s edition of Coach’s … Read more
Matt is a born and raised Duluthian who grew up running (from the cops) on the Chester Park trail system, and continues to train regularly on those very same trails (fully within the confines of the law) to this day! Matt has completed multiple trail ultramarathon races, and is currently training for another finish at … Read more
Tony and Mike highlight race results and news from Grandma’s Marathon, Midnight Sun Midnight Run 5k, Sawdust 5k, Sidewalk Shuffle 5k, and others. Upcoming races include the Park Point 5 Miler, Run with the Hounds 5k, Voyageur 50 Miler, Red Run 5k, Buzz Ryan Sprint Triathlon and Brewhouse Triathlon. Hazy, smoke filled air is a … Read more
Leroy is a local Duluth runner who has participated in many road running races for over 30 years. He brings a passion and head-down grit to training and racing, with events under his belt from 5k to the marathon distance. Listen in to hear Leroy’s story and how running has positively impacted his life. His … Read more
Race results are in from the Pike Lake Races and CSM John S. Werner Memorial 5k. Also, NMTC Spring Trail Race series finale Chester Bowl results are announced as well as series winners. Upcoming Races are numerous, including Grandma’s Marathon, the Midnight Sun Midnight Run 5k, Sawdust 5k, Dragin’ Tail 5 Miler, Sidewalk Shuffle 5k, Eugene … Read more
Emma is a Duluth native, CrossFit athlete, multiple-time Garry Bjorkland Half Marathon and Grandma’s Marathon finisher, and Certified Nutrition Specialist/Licensed Nutritionist. Listen in as Tony and Mike learn the basics of nutrition in the context of a training for running performance. This immensely important subject is confusing, complex, and full of conflicting viewpoints when it … Read more
Race results are hot off the press from the NMTC Spring Trail Race Series, Superior Spring Trail Races, Madeline Island Marathon, and Northland 5k for Food Allergy. Upcoming races are plentiful, including the Pike Lake Races on 5/31, Going Bananas Run on 6/7, CSM John S. Werner Memorial 5k on 6/14, Grandma’s Marathon on 6/21, … Read more
Shannon is a Twin Ports runner who started with road half marathon running and racing as a way to be productive with fitness, and has steadily increased her distance focus to several 100-mile finishes and sights set on even longer! Tune in with Mike and Tony to hear about Shannon’s running story and experience with … Read more
Race results from a couple local 5k road races are discussed, and the upcoming race calendar is filling out into May with a variety of road and trail running events of many distances. This month’s Trails Report is a fickle subject, with Duluth area trails being announced as “open for the season” but with rain … Read more