PREFACE: We had some microphone tech issues occur so please excuse the rough recording quality! Local races from August and September are discussed, as well as area races upcoming through the rest of September. Trail conditions are getting into good shape but fall can be rainy and it’s smart to look out for muddy conditions … Read more
Dave Wicker is the head track and field coach specializing in distance coach at Duluth East High School, and has been running in Duluth for 5 decades. Dave shares some advice and trends from coaching running for thousands of kids through their formative years, and stories from running in Duluth from across the years including … Read more
Many race results are outlined from a busy July in the local Duluth area race scene. Although August is a bit of a slow-down with races there are a couple cool races nearby. Trails are in a typical late summer state of being overgrown with bugs but dry, compact, and very runnable. Tony discusses how … Read more
In Episode 62, lifelong Duluthian Chelsey Youngberg talks with Mike and Tony about growing up as a high school and collegiate skier and how taking a multi-sport approach has helped her have more fun with running (and other endurance sports), and get to the top of her game. Listen in for an amazing story about … Read more
Looking back to June, race results are in from the NMTC Spring Trail Running Series, Last Runner Standing, Grandma’s Marathon weekend events, and a couple of 5k races including Midnight Sun Midnight Run and Sawdust. Upcoming races are plentiful with the YMCA Sidewalk Shuffle 5k, Park Point 5 miler, Eugene Curnow Trail Marathon, Voyageur 50 … Read more
Roger Reinert has lived and ran in Duluth for over 20 years, completing many road and trail runs up to the marathon distance. Roger discusses his running career, how got started as a triathlete, his move to Duluth and some of the people and situations that initially spurred his passion for running and what it … Read more
Race results are discussed from the nearly-completed NMTC Spring Trail Run series, Pike Lake 10k/Half Marathon, Madeline Island Marathon, Superior Spring Trail Races, and Fargo Marathon. Upcoming Races include the final NMTC trail race at Chester Park, with a potluck and awards ceremony to follow. Last Runner Standing is on June 10th, Grandma’s Marathon the … Read more
Kyle joins Tony and Mike to talk about an accidental introduction to running while in junior high and high school, to developing a strong love for the sport while taking on the President role at the University of Minnesota’s running club while studying as an undergrad. Kyle’s path led him to start a chiropractic practice … Read more
Race results from Fitger’s 5k are announced, and lots of upcoming races including a race for everyone on May 20 with three different events going on. A shout out goes to all Duluth runners. If you are in the Twin Ports area and we didn’t mention you, email us at theduluthrundown@gmail.com! Trail Conditions are absolutely … Read more
BLAST FROM THE PAST SPECIAL: Tony and Mike have recently selected a handful of interview segments that they find particularly interesting. We have a million more interesting and insightful clips, and unlimited more interview subjects, but here are a few to share for Spring 2023.