In this month’s TDR Interview, Tony and Mike sit down with recent 2026 Duluth East graduates Taylor and Will to talk about their budding running careers, their thoughts and feelings on moving onto collegiate running, and a bit of a unique twist on the standard Duluth Rundown interview process. Listen in to hear about Taylor and Will’s favorite memories running in Duluth for East cross country and track, how they got started with running, and what they’re most looking forward to as they get into college running and beyond!
Right in the middle of northern Minnesota’s racing season, we have heaps of race results to report. Upcoming races include the NMTC Fall Trail Race Series, the Minnesota Mile, Superior Fall Trail Races, NorthShore Inline Marathon/Run, and few others. Trail conditions are excellent – get out there! We had a listener suggestion/question for this month’s Coach’s Corner regarding how to best warm up for a 1 mile race (with the MN Mile coming up). Tony recaps an epic bike trip and Mike is into trail running lately. Mike reviews a pair of Mount to Coast trail running shoes, and the Route of the Week
Jarrow probably doesn’t need much of an introduction. He is a previous interview subject years back in the early days of The Duluth Rundown. This month, we pick Jarrow’s mind on his recent Grandma’s Marathon finish and upcoming attempt to finish his 12th Voyageur 50 Mile Trail Ultramarathon. Listen in to hear some excellent stories from perhaps the only person to be at every single Voyageur race.
July is a busy racing month, and Mike announces a strong handful of race results from all types of running events. There are a few upcoming races to get your midsummer fix, from short, long, road, trail, and multisport events on the calendar. Trail conditions are good – dry and perhaps overgrown depending on where you go. In July’s Coach’s Corner, Tony talks about heat training and also comments on some nutrition tactics he’s been utilizing for an upcoming multi-day biking adventure. The guys talk about wildfire smoke during the Thoughts on the Run segment, and a discussion ensued regarding th
For the June 2026 interview section of The Duluth Rundown podcast, Tony and Mike did something a little different by collecting a variety of sound clips from the Grandma’s Marathon weekend. From course setup, the Hoops Running Club shakeout run at Blacklist Brewing, the bus ride to the start line, and post-race at the finisher’s area, Mike talked to some previous TDR interview guests and a few other local celebrities in the local running world. Tony captured some raw emotion from the race course itself, including a short interview with Mike while he was running at Mile 22!
This is the Duluth Rundown Grandma’s Marathon special episode! Listen in for Tony and Mike’s remarks on Duluth’s premiere running event just days away – the 50th Anniversary Grandma’s Marathon, the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon, and William A. Irvin 5k. In addition, many more upcoming races are listed, and Mike announces a handful of recent race results, including the series finale and standings from the NMTC Spring Trail Race Series. Trail conditions are great – dry, although keep an eye out for ticks, bugs, overgrowth, and other itchy/gross aspects of nature that may impede perfect off-road
Listen in to a jovial conversation with local Duluth runner Tom O’Rourke as he reminisces on his running career, from starting running after college as a way to kick cigarettes, to running several marathons and chipping down his time, to decades later dipping his toes into trail ultramarathons. Tom was mentored early on by the legendary Dan Conway – listen in to hear stories from the Duluth running scene in the 90’s and 00’s. Tony and Mike talk with Tom about training, balancing work and life obligations with training and racing, and Tom’s favorite parts about being a Duluth running. Tom’s sto
In the May 2026 edition of the Duluth Rundown, numerous race results are listed, and plenty of upcoming races are available in all types of distances and formats. Trail conditions are generally good, but be aware of changing weather conditions such as heavy rain, and wildfire risks. Tony discusses Grandma’s Marathon coming up in this week’s Coach’s Corner segment. Mike and Tony talk about two sub-2:00 marathons recently run in London, what they are into, and a handful of shout-outs. Do you have a shout-out? Any races that you’re excited for coming up? What is a pertinent topic of discussion fo
Benjamin is a lifetime North Shore Minnesota resident and has been running on area trails for most of that time. From biking to Alaska, trail ultramarathons, triathlon racing, and now going for his first true road marathon finish at Grandma’s 2026, Ben has a varied and exciting history with running training and racing. Listen in to hear Ben’s running story, and how he balances training and racing with raising two young daughters and a career as a full-time, professional dancer and dance coach!
Race results are in from the Fitgers 5k and NCT Races. Upcoming races include a road race in Hibbing – Victory 5k, and the NMTC Spring Trail Race Series. Check out NMTC Spring Series web page for the new race schedule, which has changed from 2025. Trails in Duluth are officially closed – check websites like the City of Duluth, Superior Hiking Trail Association, and COGGS (Cyclists of Gitchee Gumee Shores) for updates on official trail closures and conditions. Make sure to catch our Coach’s Corner segment as Tony discusses the accumulation of mileage and how to manage fatigue. This is a timely
