The
Land of 10,000 Lakes
UMC Soccer players run in Grandma's Marathon (Crookston Daily Times)
Posted by TheRunning
Three University of Minnesota, Crookston Women's Soccer players competed in Grandma's Half-Marathon on Saturday, June 21 in Duluth.
[Sports Update] Placensia in as new men's track and field coach (The Minnesota Daily)
Posted by TheRunning
Long time Gophers cross country coach Steve Placensia was announced as Minnesota's next men's track and field coach today by Athletic Director Joel Maturi.
Mokono, Akor Win Races At Grandma's Marathon (WCCO Minneapolis - St. Paul)
Posted by TheRunning
A Kenyan who wore a number in honor of a slain former Grandma's Marathon champion won the 32nd running of the race Saturday along Lake Superior's North Shore.
Grandma's Marathon Board Plans To Purchase Building (Northland's News Center)
Posted by TheRunning
The Grandma's Marathon Board of Directors has approved the purchase of the building that serves as the organization's headquarters.
Carrie Tollefson to Hold Second Annual Youth Running Camp July 10-13 in Minnesota
Posted by Matt
Team USA Minnesota's Carrie Tollefson will hold her second annual Training Camp from July 10 through 13 in the Twin Cities. Designed for boys and girls in grades 7-12 who run distances from the 800 meters up through cross country, the performance-driven camp wil be held at the College on St. Catherine in St. Paul
Katie McGregor to race at Reebok Grand Prix, and she puts in a plug for The Runner's Cookbook!
Posted by Matt
I hope everyone checks out “The Runner’s Cookbook: Winning Recipes from Some of the World’s Best Athletes,” available at www.runnerscookbook.com. Proceeds go to the Ryan Shay Memorial Fund and to the Jenny Crain “Make It Happen” Fund. by Katie McGregor
Minnesota head coach Phil Lundin leaving for St. Olaf College position
Posted by Matt
I know it's weird for a (Minnesota University) Division I guy to head down [to Division III],'' said Phil Lundin, in his 13th season as Gophers men's head coach after 12 years as Roy Griak's assistant. "But it's not weird when you start looking at my background, and where I came from."
Minnesota's Ruby Radocaj, Heather Dorinden take titles at Oregon
Posted by Matt
Senior Ruby Radocaj set a new school record in wining the javelin in the first event of the Oregon Pepsi Team Invitational, but it was a true freshman Hannah Studt’s effort in meet’s final event, the discus, that proved the difference in Minnesota capturing the team title by a single point.
Athletics: Additional Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon Spots Available (RunnersWeb.com)
Posted by TheRunning
Online Auction to Benefit Family of Wesly Ngetich, past Grandma's Marathon champion.
Michelle Lilienthal makes rapid progress in the marathon
Posted by Matt
Once upon a time, Michelle Lilienthal was a short and skinny junior high school volleyball player from Iowa. A few years later, her father convinced her to run cross country during her sophomore year of high school.
NCAA Division II Championships men's start lists
Posted by Matt
NCAA Division II Championships men's start lists - Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mandi Zemba on training in Austin and being a mom
Posted by Matt
February was a busy month for me, which is good considering they tell me this has been one of the worst Minnesota winters in a long time. I spent some time in Austin, Texas, to train; went to San Diego for the USA Cross Country Championships; and then headed off to Japan after that. It was nice to break up the winter a bit, but I did miss my boys (husband and son) and am happy to be back on schedule at home. by Mandi Zemba
Heather Dorniden's race in the 600 made everybody's highlight reel
Posted by Matt
What went through your mind as you went down, got right back up and into the race and saw that you were catching everyone? Link to Heather Dorniden falling video.
DTB: Interview with Hassan Mead
Posted by Matt
Gopher (Minnesota) Freshman Hassan Mead, runner up in the 5,000, third at 3,000 Meters at Big Ten Indoor Championships, talks to DtB correspondent Sean Hartnett.
Article including photos of Heather Dorniden's Big Ten race
Posted by Matt
Article including photos of Heather Dorniden's Big Ten race
With gutsy race, Heather Dorniden helps Minnesota nail down Big Ten title
Posted by Matt
With gutsy race, Heather Dorniden helps Minnesota nail down Big Ten title
Eight Team USA Minnesota runners to compete at USA XC Championships; Carrie Tollefson to run the mile at Tyson Invitational
Posted by Matt
Eight Team USA Minnesota runners to compete at USA XC Championships; Carrie Tollefson to run the mile at Tyson Invitational
Kristen Nicolini Lehmkuhle's Journal
Posted by Matt
Two more months of winter! At least that's what I figure. It's almost time for Cross Country Nationals and after that March is right around the corner. I know we still get snow in March and April but the bitter cold should be done with. by Kristen Nicolini Lehmkuhle
Grandma's Marathon Defending Champ Killed (KVLY/KXJB Fargo)
Posted by TheRunning
The fastest man at the 2007 Grandma's Marathon has been killed in his hometown of Trans Mara, Kenya.
Two-time Grandma's Marathon champ killed in Kenya (KARE 11 Minneapolis-St. Paul)
Posted by TheRunning
Two-time Grandma's Marathon champion, Wesly Ngetich, was killed today during ongoing violence in Kenya.
“L'Etoile du Nord” or “The Star of North” is
the state motto of Minnesota. The “North Star State” has
given people a sense of direction over the course of time.
Minnesota is known on its license plates as the “Land of 10,000
Lakes,” but Minnesota actually has 12,000 lakes.
source: http://www.state.mn.us/aam/aamp1-6.html
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