TDR Podcast #89 – Aaron Smith Interview

About this episode

The episode features an interview with Duluth-based runner Aaron Smith, discussing his running journey and recent achievements.

Aaron is a Duluth-based runner specializing in marathon and trail ultramarathon distances who has been training and racing in the area since the late 1990’s. Tune in to hear his early days in running, how Grandma’s Marathon and the Eugene Curnow Trail Marathon (back then – Half Voyageur) helped draw him into the lifestyle and passion of running for decades. Aaron also recaps an impressive 2025 season qualifying for and racing the world-famous UTMB in France, where he placed 3rd in his age group.

People in this episode

Host: The Duluth Rundown

Guest: Aaron Smith

Topics covered

• marathon running
• ultramarathon
• athlete interview
• running history
• local sports

Keywords

• Duluth
• running
• marathon
• ultramarathon
• UTMB
• athlete
• interview

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Grandma’s Marathon, Eugene Curnow Trail Marathon

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