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.