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Season 1, Episode 3 --- Wendy (Hovland) Cregg

Season 1, Episode 3 --- Wendy (Hovland) Cregg

FromGearing Up for Grandma's


Season 1, Episode 3 --- Wendy (Hovland) Cregg

FromGearing Up for Grandma's

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Length:
38 minutes
Released:
Jan 12, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Wendy (Hovland) Cregg was the first-ever women's champion at Grandma's Marathon, winning the 1977 race with a time of 3:23:39. Only 18 years old at the time, Grandma's was the first and only marathon for the then-Wendy Hovland, though she does still enjoy casual running.In 2019, Cregg was presented with the Scott A. Keenan Founder's Award, which recognizes an exemplary person who embodies the history, vision, and spirit of Grandma’s Marathon through their chosen area of contribution.Hear Cregg relive her inaugural victory of 1977 and cover a wide range of other topics, including the progression of women's sports, Title IX, and her love of cross country skiing.
Released:
Jan 12, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (44)

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.