MARATHON
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
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
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
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
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
Endurance: Brewhouse Triathlon changes venue for 2013 
The Brewhouse Triathlon is moving from its traditional site at the Pike Lake Auto Club to the renovated Minnesota Power Island Lake Recreation Area, north of Duluth, for 2013. The 27th annual event is Aug. 3.
May 11, 2013
Running: Irvin 5K registration closed 
Registration for the 20th William A. Irvin 5K is now closed with the race reaching its field capacity, Grandma’s Marathon announced Thursday.
April 26, 2013
Running: Tunnel 10K added to NorthShore Inline weekend 
Directors of the NorthShore Inline Marathon announced Wednesday the creation of the Tunnel 10K run, to be held following the start of the inline event at 8 a.m. Sept. 14. The course will start on the Fifth Avenue West ramp and head north on Interstate 35, turn around at 26th Avenue East and head back on the southbound lane of the interstate, using the same finishing stretch as the marathon.
April 25, 2013
Our view: Accomplishments lost amid horrible news
April 23, 2013
Northland runners, race organizers changed but not bowed after Boston attacks 
By Mike Creger , April 21, 2013
Fitger's 5K in Duluth to go on as scheduled Saturday 
Despite 18 inches of new snow, the 24th Fitger's Five-Kilometer Run-Walk in downtown Duluth is on, race officials announced this morning.
By Kevin Pates , April 19, 2013
Duluth running group honors Boston Marathon bombing victims 
The public is being encouraged by the North Shore Striders running club to take part in a group run Monday in honor of the victims of the bombing this week at the Boston Marathon.
By News Tribune staff , April 19, 2013
From coast to coast, running tributes abound in wake of Boston bombings 
By Dave Campbell , April 17, 2013
Better marathon security a challenge 
BOSTON MARATHON BOMBINGS: A marathon course runs 26.2 miles along an open road. Much tougher to secure than an arena with doors and walls.
By Howard Fendrich , April 17, 2013
Video: Duluth native Kara Goucher reacts to Boston Marathon bombing 
By News Tribune staff , April 16, 2013
Goucher, Flanagan give Boston their best 
By Kevin Pates , April 16, 2013
2013 racers' calendar
By News Tribune staff , April 15, 2013
Weather won’t be an issue at the Boston Marathon 
By Jimmy Golen , April 15, 2013
Flanagan is best US hope in Boston in years 
BOSTON MARATHON: Shalane Flanagan grew up in nearby Marblehead watching her father run the Boston Marathon. Her mother was a marathoner, too, setting the women’s world record in 1971.
By Jimmy Golen , April 14, 2013
Goucher, Flanagan brace for Boston 
By Kevin Pates , April 13, 2013
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