Mike runs through results from the Gobble Gallop, and shouts out the upcoming Wild Santa Run 5k. Tony talks about the first race of the Duluth Winter Trailrunning Series in Chester Park mid-December. Tony recounts recent conditions about one of his go-to local Duluth trails – Hartley Park, and talks about the role of visualization … Read more

Tony and Mike discuss results from Whistlestop, Wild Duluth, NMTC and North End Nightmare 5k. Upcoming races include the Gobble Gallop. Tony outlines a trail report from recent outings in Hartley Park, and in Coach’s Corner talks about what to do in the off-season that many local runners are entering. In a related note to … Read more

In the October 2021 edition of The Duluth Rundown, Tony and Mike go through a bunch of September race results from the Duluth area. There were a lot of races in the area in September. A handful of upcoming races were discussed, as well. As both Mike and Tony gear up for big races, trail … Read more

Tony and Mike catch up with Matt Welch as he circumnavigates the USA on bicycle in an attempt to push himself out of his comfort zone. Listen in from New York for details and stories from mid-way through an incredible months-long journey!

Mike and Tony discuss many recent race results and a handful of upcoming races after accidentally skipping one whole TDR episode! Reporting on trails, there is a fairly unprecedented trail closure in the reason not usually due to excess water on the trail but the complete opposite. The Boundary Waters and portions of Superior National … Read more

Jill Anderson is a Duluth Runner who has competed in many road races, but namely the marathon distance including two appearances at the U.S. Marathon Olympic Trials. Since her first marathon at Grandma’s in 1984, Jill has been a highly competitive road racer across Minnesota and beyond while training hard right here in Duluth. Listen … Read more

Recent results are discussed from Grandma’s Marathon weekend, Dragin’ Tail 5 Miler and Sawdust 5k. Upcoming races include: YMCA Sidewalk Shuffle on 7/7, Eugene Curnow Trail Marathon on 7/10, and Park Point 5 Miler on 7/15 Trails are dry and dusty due to drought conditions and high heat. Tony discusses tactics to running in the heat, … Read more

The guest for Episode 39 is the esteemed long-time director of Grandma’s Marathon Scott Keenan. Scott has been deeply engrained in the Duluth running world in many ways for decades. He recently published a book “My Journey to Grandma’s Marathon: History and Heroes”, which outlines his experiences in the Duluth running community through the years. … Read more

Race results from Last Runner Standing are listed, and the upcoming Grandma’s Marathon is essentially the theme of the entire 39th Episode. Tony discusses the trails report, namely in Lester Park where he recently ran. In Coach’s Corner downhill running technique is outlined. Mike and Tony agree that the Duluth Lakewalk in Canal Park is … Read more

Laura Harmon, from the University of Minnesota – Duluth, chats with Mike and Tony about coaching UMD’s running squads, racing collegiately, and exploring Duluth’s sprawling trail system on foot. Laura is the head coach of UMD’s men’s and women’s cross-country and track teams. Her excitement for the role is palpable. As a student at University of … Read more