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Polar Bear 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk This Weekend in Superior

Laura Peterson — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 23:06:28 +0000

If you’re training for any one of Grandma’s Marathon races and need a 5K for training–here’s your event! Saturday, April 13th is the 4th Annual Polar Bear 5K Run and Walk to raise money for Northern Lights Elementary School in Superior. The race started 3 years ago as a fundraiser for Bryant Elementary School when [...]

Time is Running Out to Save Money on Your Grandma's Marathon Entry

Laura Peterson — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 22:11:28 +0000

If you’ve been putting off getting registered for Grandma’s Marathon (we’re less than 5 months away!) you should think about getting it in soon! Runners registering for the 37th Grandma’s Marathon field have through Thursday to enter the race at a reduced cost. On Feb. 1, the current entry fee of $90 increases to $95. [...]

Guy takes Out His Garbage in the Middle of Winter in His Underwear [VIDEO]

Jeanne Ryan — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 22:50:07 +0000

Living here in The Great White North we all know that the snow and cold can make the simplest tasks a hassle, like taking out the garbage. Well this Canadian Dad decided to have a little fun, and maybe scare his neighbors too. I am guessing that he was sober when he decided to bring [...]

Your Grandma's Marathon Stories Wanted for Book Project

Laura Peterson — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 17:32:04 +0000

Grandma’s Marathon is partnering with marathon enthusiast and business owner Bob Strommen on a book project for release prior to the 2013 marathon. The preliminary working title is “When Will it Get Fun? – Running for a Lifetime or a Lifeline? A Look at Life, Love and Leadership.” Grandma’s Marathon runners and followers (like you)are [...]

First-Ever "Oktoberfest Hill Run" Has Something for Everyone!

Laura Peterson — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 19:23:56 +0000

Come out to Mont du Lac and enjoy a celebration of Oktoberfest, a celebration of fall, and a celebration of exercise! This is a 5K that you can run or walk at your own pace. Saturday, September 29th we will start out going UP the hill followed by time spent on the beautiful trails. It’s [...]

Last Day to Save Money on Grandma's Minnesota Mile Registration!

Laura Peterson — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 17:25:31 +0000

Today is the last day to save on your entry fee for Sunday’s Minnesota Mile. At the end of today, the $20 fee ends and so does online registration. For $25 late registration, you must sign up in person at Fitger’s Saturday from noon to 6 p.m. or race morning from 7 – 8:30 a.m. [...]

Laura's Dirty Girl Weekend Fun

Laura Peterson — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 15:44:20 +0000

I survived! Friday I posted about Saturday’s Dirty Girl Run. I’m still cleaning mud out of places I shouldn’t really mention here, but it was worth every scrub. Here are a few of the dirty pictures I promised from my weekend. The BEFORE: And the AFTER: Now doesn’t that look fun? This is how you [...]

Laura's Dirty Weekend Plans [VIDEO]

Laura Peterson — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 16:36:22 +0000

I’m getting DIRTY this weekend! No, not like that. I’ll be at Welch Village, south of the Twin Cities, participating in my first ever Dirty Girl Mud Run & Obstacle Course. It’s a 5k course with plenty of obstacles. Obstacles that include a lot of mud. But it’s not a “race” in the traditional sense. [...]

Grandma's Marathon 2013 Registration Opens This Weekend

Laura Peterson — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 21:46:30 +0000

Maybe you’re still nursing your blisters or your calf cramp, but it’s not too early to start planning for Grandma’s Marathon 2013! Or maybe you didn’t run, but would like to set a long term goal to run your first marathon, half marathon, or even 5k. Half-marathoners and 5k runners have a little wait, but [...]

Today Is National Running Day-What Playlist Does Laura Run To? [VIDEOS]

Laura Peterson — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 21:40:24 +0000

Get your shoes on kids, (adults too!) it’s National Running Day! Even if you’re not a runner, today is a good of a day as any to get started. National Running Day falls on the first Wednesday in June each year. I started training for the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon in March. Running to music [...]

Boy With Cerebral Palsy Shows Us All What It Means To Have Courage And Never Give Up! [VIDEO]

Jeanne Ryan — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 17:14:20 +0000

Every once in a while you read a story or watch a video that is truly inspiring. Meet Matt, who has Spastic Cerebral Palsy. This video was shot by his mom at a school field day event. Matt had the option to sit out of the event but he chose to run. He has said in interviews that if was not for the cheering and encouragement of his classmates he may not have been able to make it.

What You Need to Know About the Fitger's 5K Run

Laura Peterson — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 15:55:38 +0000

Are you ready, runners? The running of the 23rd Annual Fitger’s 5K is tomorrow morning at 9am! If you’re not running, there are still a few things you may want to pay attention to tomorrow morning. The race starts and finishes at Fitger’s, 600 East Superior Street. Expect traffic delays in downtown Duluth from 8:30 [...]

Half Marathon Training Tips [VIDEOS]

Laura Peterson — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 18:17:56 +0000

We’re just over 7 weeks away from Grandma’s Marathon weekend! Whether you’re running the William A. Irvin 5k, the Garry Bjorklund Half-Marathon, or Grandma’s Full Marathon, chances are you’re training or thinking about training. I started my training at the beginning of March and am following the Half-Marathon “Novice” training schedule. The schedule calls for [...]

Top 5 Signs that Spring Has Sprung in Duluth/Superior

Laura Peterson — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 17:38:23 +0000

Today is the day! It's the Vernal Equinox, better known as the first day of Spring. What does that mean? Wikipedia defines it as “the tilt of the Earth's axis is inclined neither away from nor towards the Sun, the center of the Sun being in the same plane as the Earth's equator.” But to [...]

Gearing Up for Grandma's Marathon

Laura Peterson — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 18:33:13 +0000

I'm officially signed up for Grandma's 1/2 Marathon again this year. Call me crazy, but I had so much FUN last year! (I'm kind of being sarcastic, but mostly not.)

The one thing I plan on doing this year that I didn't last year (although I had great intentions to) is to TRAIN!

The Grandma's Marathon website has a great

Wednesday Night at the Races!

Laura Peterson — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 17:57:41 +0000

Now that the kids have settled into their summer routines, make sure they’re still getting out and staying active! One of the most enjoyable ways is to bring the family down tonight for the kick off of the Young Athletes Foundation’s “Wednesday Night at the Races.” Children 14 and under to lace up their shoes [...]

Grandma's Marathon: My First Half Marathon Experience

Laura Peterson — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 18:37:35 +0000

Running. You either love it or hate it, right? Well, I’m still on the fence with that one. I played almost every sport in high school (including track & field) at one time or another. But then I decided to quit the sports I was playing to concentrate on theater. I joined the Army Reserves [...]

Man Attempts to Run Marathon Nude

Tony Hart — Tue, 03 May 2011 21:18:52 +0000

It was likely meant to be a joke, but nude marathon runner Brett S. Henderson wasn't laughing Sunday when he got tased by police officers and slapped with public indecency and obstructing official business charges.

The 35-year-old Cincinnati resident was running -- sans clothes -- in Sunday's Flying Pig Marathon when police confronted him.

Grandma's Marathon: Are You Ready?

Laura Peterson — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 18:47:12 +0000

Gearing Up for Grandma’s! Are you running any Grandma’s Marathon races this year? Then you need to check out Gearing Up for Grandma’s on March 26th! Less than 100 days remain until the big day, (94 to be exact) and it would probably be a good time to check yourself before you wreck yourself…really. Gearing [...]