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

Recent race results are discussed from Wild Duluth 50k and Half Marathon trail races, and the Grandma’s Marathon halloween-themed races North End Nightmare, which was altered to a 2-mile race. Tony and Mike talk about recent trail conditions, including early season snowfall and the seasonal freeze-thaw cycle. Also, with the change of the seasons, lighting … Read more

Tony and Mike are joined by Chris Rubesch, local Duluth runner with a myriad of race types under his belt, from fast 5ks on road, to trail ultramarathons, and even a 100 mile road race finish in south Florida! Listen in for Chris’s history in running, some of his past mentors, a few race stories, … Read more

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