November is a time in the Duluth area where most of the fall races have wrapped up recently, and not many races are left for the foreseeable future, especially on road. Results are listed from popular October runs Whistlestop Marathon, Wild Duluth Trail races, North End Nightmare and Pumpkin Run 5ks, and the finale of … Read more
Michelle has been able to call herself a local Duluth runner for most of her life, since her dad and sister started running the Garry Bjorkland Half Marathon all together when she was 15. Since then, she’s dabbled with marathons, trail running, and triathlons from sprint up to half-ironman distance. Tune in to hear Michelle’s … Read more
Tony and Mike discuss race results from road to trail, 1 mile to marathon distance. There are plenty of upcoming races left in the excellent fall running scene in Duluth. A training method popularized by Norwegians involving high aerobic intervals is outlined by Tony, with benefits and examples discussed. Tony has been pondering a physics … Read more
In this special mostly-non-running-based interview, Tony asks Mike about a recent stand up paddleboard adventure in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area.
Tony and Mike run through many race results, including road and trail races from the region over several weeks in August and September. Upcoming races in the NMTC Fall Trail Series and Twin Cities Marathon weekend are listed. Trail conditions are briefly discussed, and Tony offers advice on training for fall races through what is … Read more
Scott is a lifelong Duluth runner who has been winning local races for many years. Listen in to hear Scott’s story about how he initially got into running and kept at it to develop his talent, and tips on training, racing and recovery from someone with a 5k PR of 14:38 (which he was run … Read more
The August podcast was a little late for Tony and Mike to record, so there are lots of race results to report. Plenty of upcoming races include the Brimson Sisu 4.4 mile, Lost Forrester in Cloquet, NMTC Fall Trail Series starting up again soon, and NorthShore Run in September. Tony talks about trails, including recent … Read more
Amber is a long-time Duluth runner who started, or rather re-started, running in her mid-30’s and has found great success with the ultramarathon distance. Tune in to hear her really cool story about humble beginnings to ways that she’s been able to excel at long distance training and racing while balancing busy home and work … Read more
In Episode 51, Mike and Tony discuss recent race results and upcoming races, which are plentiful in the historically most-populous racing month of the year – July. The great news is that most of the classic local running races are still in existence and there is a race for everyone from 5k road runs, trail … Read more
Kara Goucher grew up in Duluth and has since represented USA in the Olympics and World Championships. She has competed and excelled at the very top level of worldwide 10k, half marathon and marathon racing. Tune in as Tony and Mike talk about Kara’s Duluth roots and what running means to her in this fun … Read more