Benjamin is a lifetime North Shore Minnesota resident and has been running on area trails for most of that time. From biking to Alaska, trail ultramarathons, triathlon racing, and now going for his first true road marathon finish at Grandma’s 2026, Ben has a varied and exciting history with running training and racing.

Listen in to hear Ben’s running story, and how he balances training and racing with raising two young daughters and a career as a full-time, professional dancer and dance coach!