NorthShore Inline Marathon (NSIM): Hi Joe! First tell us about your history with inline skating. How did you get into the sport? Joe McKenna (JM): I played hockey, early on in high school, but in the early 90's, the kids were doing this inline skating. And I said "oh...
Read MoreAhhh... new skates day. Is there anything better? Perhaps the reason why new skates day is so good is because the search process can be long and difficult! Here are some tips for buying new skates whether it's your first time, or you own 10 pairs. 1. Decide what you ...
Read MoreTraining for long distance skating events like a half or full marathon is pretty straightforward. The first step is to get out there on your skates! Building your comfort level by skating longer and longer is the best strategy. Types of work...
Read MoreIn this segment, NorthShore interviews a select, exclusive group of skaters who have completed every single NorthShore Inline Marathon since the inaugural race in 1996. This time around, we speak with Paul Holte, a lifelong outdoor enthusiast from the Twin Cities met...
Read MoreThe NorthShore Inline Marathon has taken place on the second Saturday after Labor Day for (nearly) 24 years. Legend has it that early race organizers did an extensive long-term climate analysis to determine the best conditions of the year for Duluth, Minnesota. Precipit...
Read MoreOn Thursday, January 16, 2020, NorthShore Inline Marathon staff and volunteers participated in More Cowbell, a fundraiser for our Charity Partner Northern Lights Foundation. The annual More Cowbell event is a spoof of a Saturday Night Live skit. Each year, a handful of ...
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