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.
Tony and Mike talk about Grandma’s Marathon weekend and runners getting out for their virtual events. Trails are in good shape, and Tony talks about smart goals but why you can’t necessarily work smarter and not harder in a running program. Mike details a new pair of trail running shoes: The Salomon Ultra Pro, and … Read more
Mike and Tony talk to Amy Broadmoore, local Duluth multi-sport athlete and long time runner. Amy started running at a young age and has finished many marathons and trail races up to 100 miles. Amy also owns a photography business called Broadmoore Photo, which specializes in running, biking and skiing photos. Her latest project is … Read more
Tony and Mike talk trail conditions as of late spring, Tony talks about three pillars of constructing a training plan: Frequency, Duration, and Intensity. Tony also has another old-school gear review – cheap knit gloves. Tony is in to the sport of speed golf, a hybrid sport for runners who like golf (or vice versa). … Read more
Tony and Mike interview former Proctor High School standout runner Matt Welch, now of Bellingham, Washington. Matt recently competed in the Olympic Marathon Trials in Atlanta, and is now training to break 4 minutes in the mile. Matt has a unique perspective as an elite runner and coach.