running

Start the New Year off right!  Knowing that you have lodging guaranteed for Grandma's Marathon 2013.  How is the training going?  I know, I'm in the same boat!  It's hard to train in the cold temps and keeping your footing in the snow is difficult.  But, one thing you can ease, is your mind and wondering where you, friend or family are going to stay on the big weekend!  Here's how:

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If you're like most people, after eating your Thanksgiving meal, you are almost unable to drag your overstuffed body from the dining table to the couch.  You feel stuffed, guilty and vow that you'll start your diet and lose weigh running around on Black Friday.  How about doing a little running BEFORE you sit down to that meal feeling a bit more healthy and a little less guilty.  Run the Gobble Gallop!

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Every two years, Grandma's Marathon offers a unique opportunity for 100 individuals to purchase guaranteed entries into the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon.  And THIS IS THE YEAR!  Here's the details:

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Every year, as you stand on the sidewalk watching the runners race by you, you think, NEXT year, I'm doing this!  After all, you have a whole year to train, (for a mile), right?  Time to get yourself signed up for the Minnesota Mile!!!  Talk about motivation, you have the chance to further your running goals by winning a 2013 Garry Bjorklun Half Marathon entry

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Dr. Nancy I. English was and still is  loved by many.  Those "many" share a tribute to her every year with a Memorial 5k Walk/Run.  Money raised at the event is used for scholarships to women studying in the medical field at UMD.  If you want to participate in the event, you can still sign up  the day of the race. 

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The Young Athletes Foundation is starting up Wednesday Night At The Races tomorrow evening at Bayfront Festival Park.  It's free for kids 14 and under!  The race starts at 6pm, but parents and kids can come register starting at 5pm.  It's a great time for the family, and it encourages physical activity in our children.

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Whether you're involved with the Park Point 5 Miler or just in the area, this important Traffic Advisory from the Duluth Police Department will ensure the runners are safe and that you get to your destination on time.  Here's the skinny:

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The 41st running of the Park Point 5-Miler – northern Minnesota’s oldest road race – is this Friday, July 20. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. with youth races for children 14 and under, followed by a two-mile

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I know, I know!  Who the heck wants to run the day after you've run a marathon, or even a half marathon?  Honestly, that's what I use to think, I would be like "I can take the next week off, because I just ran 13.1 miles".  But, if truth be told, it does the body good and feels fantastic to get the "kinks" of those sore tight muscles out.

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It's down to the final days before Grandma's Marathon, and you may be wondering, am I ready?  Here's some signs that you may not be ready.

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Wednesday was an absolutely beautiful day in the Northland.  I love this time of year, with the anticipation of summer and all the fun it brings.  This is also the time of year that motorcycles come out and more and more runners and people on bikes share the roads with drivers.  It's a great vibe to have people out enjoying themselves, but it's also a great time to remind everyone to please pay close attention to their surroundings and look out for each other.   I can speak first hand of this, as I've been out running several days a week for several weeks and am concerned of what I see while running on the road.

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Grandma's Marathon and the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon is slated for Saturday, June 16 this year.  Just as popular is the William A. Irvin 5K, which will fill to it's capacity of 1900 runners quickly.  It's held the Friday night before the marathons and registration opens tomorrow.  Here's the details, good luck getting in and with your training.

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