Rust Belt Running

Summary Jamie shares her experience running Grandma's Marathon in Duluth, Minnesota. She discusses the challenges of finding a hotel due to limited options and high prices. Jamie talks about the expo experience and the swag available. She also shares insights on transportation to the race start and the congestion at the beginning of the race. Jamie describes the course, including the rolling hills and the support from the town. She highlights the finish line experience and the post-race celebration. Jamie offers tips for running in June and expresses her future goals. Takeaways Finding a hotel for Grandma's Marathon can be challenging due to limited options and high prices. The expo at Grandma's Marathon offers a variety of merchandise to purchase, and there is a pasta dinner available for runners. The course at Grandma's Marathon has some rollers, despite being advertised as flat and fast. The finish line experience at Grandma's Marathon is described as a party atmosphere with live music