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Duluth Native Kara Goucher Has Rare Neurological Disorder
Former Duluth resident Kara Goucher revealed she has a rare neurological disorder that affects her ability to run.
Little Boy Pulls Off Classic Prank on Marathon Runners
You probably didn't know the London Marathon took place last weekend, but you'll wish you had watched it after seeing this.
Man With Muscular Dystrophy Defies Odds by Completing Entire Marathon
It's one of the great examples of the power of the human spirit.
Listen to Live Streaming Radio Coverage of Grandma’s Marathon With ESPN 560’s Audio Feed
It's Grandma's Marathon time again! ESPN 560 WEBC and Townsquare Media are proud sponsors of this world-class event, and we're excited to bring you live radio and streaming coverage from start to finish!
Running Experts Provide Free Pre-race Motivation Friday at the DECC
It's Grandmas Marathon week and if you are a runner looking for extra motivation, you can enjoy another great line-up of speakers this year. All speakers will be in Duluth Friday, June 21 in Edmund Fitzgerald Hall at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center.
All presentations are free and open to the public. Here is the 2013 line-up:
You Should Probably Stop Running Marathons — They Might Kill You
You know that friend of yours, the one who's really into running? He might actually be running himself right into an early grave: new research has discovered that too much exercise can be bad for your heart.
Baltimore Marathon Runner’s Heart Stops, But Is Saved by Bystanders
A 55-year-old Maryland man was running in the Baltimore marathon when he suffered a heart attack just 200 feet from the finish line. He collapsed in a sea of runners when blockage stopped his heart beat, but other racers came to his aid, and staff from the medical tent a few yards away were at his side in just moments to revive him.
Dog Crashes and Completes Half Marathon [VIDEO]
Dozer, a three year-old golden doodle, ran most of the Maryland Half Marathon last week.
Unbeknownst to his owners, Dozer broke free of his electric fence and joined up with the road race when its participants ran past his front yard -- which sat at about the five mile mark of the half marathon.