Ben is a Duluth (now, technically Hermantown) ultramarathon runner who became interested in marathon running but transitioned to ultramarathons. He has finished some truly epic events, such as the 106-mile Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB) in Europe and Arrowhead 135 on foot here in Northern Minnesota. Tony and Mike ask Ben questions about how he started … Read more
During a deep freeze in Duluth, Mike and Tony discuss recent race results and upcoming in-person events from the Duluth Winter Trailrunning Series. Tony discusses trail conditions, specifically in Hartley Park. Both Tony and Mike talk about recent shoe purchases, and Tony talks about a few interesting and recent running feats from around the world. … Read more
Mike and Tony talk with Duluth runner Eric Nordgren, who was been a runner since high school, through college, run marathons post-college, and delved into ultramarathon running as his primary passion in the sport currently. Eric also talks about other pursuits, from outdoor adventure like cross-country skiing, cycling, canoeing in the BWCA, and camping, to … Read more
Tony and Mike talk about winter running, updates to Covid, and a few other brief subjects related to running in Duluth.
This special TDR podcast reflects on the strange year of running in 2020, challenges that Duluth runners faced, how they coped, and how they are looking to 2021. If you have a story to share, please email theduluthrundown@gmail.com!
Kyle Sather is a Duluth runner who has completed many different distances and types of races, and has been spotted at many of the local Twin Ports races in the past 8 years. Also, Kyle is a streak runner, with over 1,500 days in a row of at least one mile. Finally, Kyle is a … Read more
Tony and Mike discuss local races – most are canceled but there may be hope for the Duluth Winter Trailrunning Series. Trail conditions are spotty with some trails in good shape, some quality snow/early winter conditions, and some very icy. Mike is into road running lately, with a few route options around Duluth, and Tony … Read more
Kevin Pates is a former Duluthian who was a runner in the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s while reporting on endurance sports for the Duluth News Tribune. He specifically reported on the Grandma’s Marathon for many years, after covering the second annual event. Kevin is now retired and lives in Arizona, but his many years reporting … Read more
Mike and Tony discuss the cancellation of Gobble Gallop how it has moved to a fully-virtual event. In the Coaches Corner, Tony touts the benefits of fartlek workouts in the “off season”.
Barb Curnow joins Tony and Mike to talk about trail and ultramarathon races in the area from years and years ago, a previous era. Barb and her late husband Eugene Curnow were staple figures in the Duluth running world starting in the 90’s, and their legacy of volunteerism and support still ripples through the running … Read more