Tony and Mike discuss the refreshingly ample recent race results and report on recent trail conditions. Due to very dry conditions in Duluth, trails are almost dusty! Tony talks about taper time in the Coach’s Corner segment, and Mike’s Thoughts on the Run include training journals versus training plans, and further discussion ensues. Tony outlines … Read more

Jon is a long-time Duluth runner and personage in the local racing community across nearly 5 decades. He started running in the military and took the new-found passion back home to the Twin Ports while competing in many local races. Jon has held many roles with Grandma’s Marathon, including Race Director and Executive Director, and … Read more

Tony and Mike discuss the upcoming Fitger’s 5k, which has reached capacity for both in-person and virtual races occurring on April 17, 2021. Trails are still closed in Duluth. A new segment of The Duluth Rundown is launched, called “Route of the Week”. Tony highlights one of his favorite hilly road running route that he … Read more

Tina Nelson is a local Duluth runner who has been spotted at almost every local race from roads to trails and all distances. When Tina isn’t running herself, she can be found frequently volunteering, pacing, crewing, or even participating at races in the Northland. If you have stopped at an aid station at an area … Read more

Tony and Mike recap in-person results from the Grandma’s Marathon green-themed St. Fennessey 4k on March 10, 2021. The update from the trails is: Trails Closed (from City of Duluth Parks and Rec). In Coaches Corner, Tony goes in depth about periodized training, specifically the importance of base phase. Tony’s “thoughts on the run” were … Read more

Kyle Schmidt is a (mainly) lifelong Duluth-area resident and athlete, excelling in many sports. In fact, the only time he didn’t live in the area was when he was overseas playing professional hockey! Kyle grew up running track and cross country, and has recently explored trail running and racing in increasing distances. He is also … Read more

Mike and Tony discuss a few local races: results from the Frozen Four Hour and 5k winter trail run, and the upcoming Saint Fennessey 4k. Tony talks about a new shoe he’s run in called the Brooks Hyperion Tempo. Mike and Tony reflect on the abundant outdoor opportunities, including running, that are present in Duluth, … Read more

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