MARATHON
STAFF BLOG ADDICTED TO RUNNING A defiant spirit
As I climbed on the treadmill early Tuesday morning, still a bit sluggish from a long day of work at the newspaper, my thoughts turned to the Boston Marathon. In an instant, the events Monday afterno...
Posted on 4/17/13 at 8:18 AM
THE MINNESOTA BASHAW BLOG Pray For Boston
My first thoughts about this tragic event come back to questions about what kind of person can justify in their own mind that making a bomb, planting a bomb in a very congested area, and detonating th...
Posted on 4/16/13 at 9:14 AM
CUTE 'N' COMFY Pretty Little Liars marathon event
If you've been following my blog for awhile, you may know that I'm obsessed with Pretty Little Liars. I love this suspenseful, drama-filled show about love, deceit, friendship, betrayal and secrets. ...
Posted on 1/8/13 at 2:46 PM
STAFF BLOG RINK & RUN The face of Grandma's Marathon; weather's effect felt in Midwest races
Ariana Hilborn is the face of the 2012 Grandma's Marathon. Her story in the News Tribune is here. Weather has played a notable role in a number of Upper Midwest marathons in 2012, and it may again Sa...
Posted on 6/15/12 at 7:21 AM
STAFF BLOG THE AREAVOICES COMMUNITY Areavoices Digest #76 - Running, Minnesota Vikings, and Season-Ending TV
I decided for this week's list of recommended blogs, I'd go with the real HOT TOPICS. What's making news? What's the buzz? What are you talking about around the water cooler? At my office, ...
Posted on 5/16/12 at 10:31 AM
Grandma’s Marathon entry fee increase nears 
RUNNING: The entry fee for the 37th Grandma’s Marathon on June 22 increases Friday from $90 to $95, race officials said Tuesday.
By News Tribune staff , January 30, 2013
Robertson seventh in half-marathon
RUNNING: Robertson seventh in half-marathon
By News Tribune staff , January 28, 2013
Grandma’s Marathon part of endurance series challenge
Grandma’s Marathon and the Twin Cities Marathon, along with the American Birkebeiner Nordic ski race, have joined forces, allowing entrants in all three to compete for age-group awards and earn an Upper Midwest Endurance Challenge finisher jacket.
By News Tribune staff , January 16, 2013
Beargrease organizers set alternative plans
A wimpy winter is forcing organizers of the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon to make contingency plans for two races scheduled to start Jan. 27.
By Steve Kuchera , January 10, 2013
Former Olympic runner from Wisconsin admits to double life as a prostitute
Struggling in her marriage and mired in depression, three-time Olympian Suzy Favor Hamilton coped by turning to a life of prostitution, working for an escort service based in Las Vegas.
By Associated Press report , December 21, 2012
Ashland's WhistleStop Marathon won in 2:39:23
RUNNING: Ryan Ping, 36, of Winona, Minn., led a field of 445 to win Saturday’s 15th WhistleStop Marathon in 2 hours, 39 minutes, 23 seconds in Ashland.
By News Tribune staff , October 14, 2012
Chilly temps dominate Twin Cities Marathon; Goucher second in 10-miler
The 2012 Twin Cities Marathon ended up as a true Minnesota event, with even the elite runners being challenged by frigid temperatures.
By Richard Chin , October 08, 2012
Fink, one of Grandma’s Marathon founders, dies at 73
Duluth native George Fink of Minneapolis, among the founders of Grandma’s Marathon in 1977, died Sept. 10. He was 73.
By Budgeteer News staff , September 28, 2012
Davis claims Birkebeiner Trail Marathon
RUNNING: Davis claims Birkebeiner Trail Marathon
By News Tribune staff , September 23, 2012
Former NorthShore Inline champ wheels way to roller derby stardom
Atomatrix, aka Julie Glass, is off this weekend. The star jammer for the Oly Rollers of the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association returns to action in one week for the league’s opening playoff round.
By Kevin Pates , September 14, 2012
Before running for VP, Ryan ran Grandma's — but not sub-3
The Republican candidate for vice president once ran in a nonpolitical marathon: Grandma's. And he got in some hot water this week for overstating his marathon-running record.
By John Lundy , September 01, 2012
Triathlon: Inaugural race set for Sunday
Triathlon
August 24, 2012
Goucher looks back on London Olympics
EDITOR'S NOTE: Duluth native Kara Goucher of Portland, Ore., reflects on her race in the Summer Olympics women’s marathon from Aug. 5, where she finished 11th in 2 hours, 26 minutes, 7 seconds. Teammate Shalane Flanagan was 10th in 2:25:51. Goucher wrote this for the News Tribune.
By Kara Goucher , August 22, 2012
Schneider ties Paavo Nurmi win record
endurance
August 15, 2012
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