Run or Hike, 10 to 27 Miles: the Grand Traverse Explained
From Another Mother Runner by Sarah Bowen Shea
May 15, 2026 · 1h 10m
About this episode
This episode discusses the Grand Traverse, a single-day trail event in Duluth, MN, featuring insights on training, nutrition, and the experience of participants.
Attention adventure lovers: Give a listen to this episode about the Grand Traverse , a single-day trail event in Duluth, MN, that lets you choose the distance you cover and at what pace you want to go (hiking or running). Coach Dimity McDowell and three 2025 Grand Traverse participants join hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Coach Liz Waterstraat to share details and highlights of this epic undertaking, including: -the training involved for a one-day hiking or running event -how hiking 21 miles stacks up to running a half-marathon -essential nutrition and hydration strategies for success -the power of companionship on the trail -the awe-inspiring beauty of hard-won vistas Sarah shares a story about a recent “nature event” involving a swarm of rogue honeybees before Coach Dimity joins around 14:00. Feisty Fest: Join us from September 18-20, 2026 - https://feisty.co/events/feisty-fest/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themotherrunner/ Momentous: Use code AMR for up to 35% off your first order at https://www.livemomentous.com/ Currex: Use code AMR15 for 15% off at https://currex.com/ Tifosi Optics: Use code FEISTY2026 for 20% off at https://tifosioptics.com/ Watch the…
People in this episode
Hosts: Sarah Bowen Shea, Liz Waterstraat
Guest: Dimity McDowell
Topics covered
- trail running
- hiking
- nutrition
- hydration
- training
- companionship
- event preparation
Keywords
- Grand Traverse
- trail event
- hiking
- running
- nutrition
- hydration
- training
- companionship
- Duluth
Sponsors
Momentous, Currex, Tifosi Optics
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Duluth, MN
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