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Season 1, Episode 8 --- Herb Dillon

Season 1, Episode 8 --- Herb Dillon

FromGearing Up for Grandma's


Season 1, Episode 8 --- Herb Dillon

FromGearing Up for Grandma's

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Length:
26 minutes
Released:
May 25, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Herb Dillon is a longtime volunteer of Grandma's Marathon and has been part of the event's medical team for more than 40 years now.Dillon has a military background and, after coming off active duty, started working triage with Grandma's Marathon in 1979 and has been back for every race since.He's now one of the leaders of the weekend's medical team and works primarily at the finish line area with dozens of volunteers to keep participants safe and healthy before, during, and after the race.Dillon was inducted into the Grandma's Marathon Hall of Fame in 2000, and this year will be working his 43rd race weekend.
Released:
May 25, 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.