Mark Nenow
Even had the internet existed in the 1980s, Mark Nenow would have had a low profile. He was quiet, and often trained alone using methods that worked for him, regardless of the wisdom of the day. Nenow is not even well known in his home state of Minnesota, though he broke 28 minutes for 10,000 meters ten times between 1982 and 1989, held the American record for 10,000 meters of 27:20 for 15 years, and the American 10K road record of 27:22 for ten years. He was the top ranked U.S. 10K runner three times in the late 1980s. All of this, in shoes that barely provided coverage much less any sort of energy return, using training methods that were unique, to say the least.
Olympic Trials Watch Party
Celebrate and support the Minnesota running community at our Olympic Trials Watch Party on February 3.
Sarah Stangl
2024 Winter Training Coach Sarah began running in 2011 as a way to get back in shape after graduating college. As a 3rd generation marathon runner, Sarah grew up attending Grandma’s […]
Three Defending Champions Celebrate Repeat Wins at City of Lakes Half
On September 10 shortly after dawn, more than 1,400 people began gathering along Lake Harriet Parkway in South Minneapolis, basking in a reprieve from the record-breaking heat and humidity that stifled much of the state and country this summer.
As the minutes approaching 8:00 a.m. wound down, some people squeezed in final warm-ups, others mingled with friends and family at the ready to show support from the sidelines, while others snapped selfies to commemorate the start of their first or 100th race. No matter their pre-run routine, everyone’s reason for coming together was the same: to participate in the 42nd Annual Jeff Winter City of Lakes Half Marathon.
10 Mile Training
This Run Minnesota Training program is designed to prepare you for a fun and successful fall 10 Mile, with the option to train with a group or train independently. Hosted […]
Skin Unlike Glass, Legs That Stand Tall
In 2017, I moved to Minnesota – on occupied Dakhóta and Anishinaabe land. I moved to Minneapolis for love. An eleven-year love that had been ushered into existence by promises of forevers and tomorrows. Unable to see beyond our histories, we attempted what we thought was true. An eleven-year relationship that felt like a severing when it ended. Why do I begin here? I did not begin to run because of this. I ran to imagine a future self. I run to propel this vision into what I might gain. I began again. A part of this beginning was simply to run.
2023 Victory Races
Registration is open: Join us October 21 for the Victory Races in North Minneapolis! Fun for the whole family, the event features Minnesota’s fastest 10k, a 5k run/walk and a kids’ […]
Bev Docherty
2023 Fall Training Coaching Highlights: 28 years of teaching and coaching at the K-12 level Collegiate coaching experience at the DIII level, 8 All Americans Specializes in running, track & […]
2023 Fall Training
Registration is open! Choose Individual Training or Group Training in the Twin Cities!
Gabi Rooker
Let’s come right out with it: Gabriella Rooker’s marathon progression should shock even the hobbyist of joggers. Since her debut at Grandma’s in 2021 to her most recent race at the California International Marathon (CIM), in Sacramento, Rooker has qualified for the Olympic Trials (twice) and improved upon her personal best by nearly 26 minutes: 2:54:57; 2:34:57; 2:29:44.