Gearing Up for Grandma's
Hear inspiring stories leading up to Grandma's Marathon, a 26.2-mile road race along the scenic shores of Lake Superior and finishing in Duluth, Minn. Started in 1977 with only 150 runners, Grandma's Marathon is now the 12th largest marathon in the United States and brings approximately 20,000 participants to northern Minnesota each June. Our podcast is brought to you with the support of Essentia Health. Grandma's Marathon is proudly presented by Toyota, Members Cooperative Credit Union, and ASICS.
Gearing Up for Grandma's
Season 3, Episode 13 --- Alison Mariella Désir
Alison Mariella Désir has developed into one of the nation's leading voices when it comes to inclusivity and diversity, especially within the endurance sports industry.
10 years ago, she founded a group called Harlem Run that has grown into one of the nation's most well-known running clubs. More recently, she published a book titled Running While Black, widely seen as a searing expose of a supposedly egalitarian sport and a call to reimagine the entire running industry.
She will be a featured guest at this year's Grandma's Marathon with several opportunities for the public to meet and hear from her.
FRIDAY, JUNE 16
8:00 a.m. - Morning Shakeout Run - Duluth Running Company
12:00 p.m. - DEI Keynote Speech - Essentia Health Fitness Expo (DECC)
1:00 p.m. - DEI Roundtable - Essentia Health Fitness Expo (DECC)
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Book Signing - Essentia Health Fitness Expo (DECC)