When I first started running road races in 2002, I had no idea what actually went into putting on a race. I would fill out my form and mail in my check. This was how you signed up for races back in 2002. Only the really big races had online registration. It wasn’t until 2004 when I was surfing the GMAA ... More

Let’s suppose you have been following your training plan loyally and are excited about getting to the starting line of the big race fit and healthy. With one fell swoop you become sick or injured and require time off from training to rest and rehab. Now, without getting into the particulars of your illness or injury, let’s suppose you are ... More

It is the LARGEST Marathon Relay in the country You get to be on a team with your favorite people (friends/family/coworkers) Vermont has the most craft breweries per capita in the country - plenty of spots right in Burlington and nearby to continue your team's post-run celebration From the electrifying energy of the Church Street Marketplace, to the stunning lakeside and mountainscape sections, ... More

For years, the venerable long run has been the main staple of the marathon training program. The physiological benefits are well documented, but there is the added psychological benefit which comes from asking your body to accomplish something it may never have done before. The idea of completing your first 20-miler brings with it much apprehension, but also much anticipation. ... More

We hear from our runners time and time again that the volunteers and the community make this race special. Each year People’s United Bank gives awards for the most spirited neighborhood, aid station and volunteer. Those chosen for these three awards receive $500 to donate to the Vermont charity of their choice! Runners will have the opportunity to vote for ... More

I grew up in a small rural town in Central Vermont. To this day, there are only two roads which are paved, leaving close to 80 miles which are still unpaved – and hilly! Now, depending on where you are from, the word “hill” can invoke many different reactions. When I ran my first Boston Marathon, I was surprised to find ... More

I hate being sick. I know that seems like a silly statement. I mean, who really likes being sick? Sure, it’s a great excuse to lie on the couch and binge a really trashy TV show, but that’s hardly enough to compensate for the agony of dealing with the sneezing, coughing, body aches, stomach issues or whatever else might ail ... More

When someone asks me about cross-training, I first ask them to describe what they think cross-training means. To me, cross-training is doing an exercise or activity which is different from the primary sport someone participates in. For novice runners, or runners who are prone to or coming back from injury, cross-training can be a great way to get conditioning without all ... More

'I'll take T-shirt Rolling for $2000, Alex.' 'What is which group activity kicks off the M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon & Relay volunteering season?' That's right, Volunteer T-shirt rolling – volunteers rolling shirts for every other volunteer. You know, those shirts you see volunteers wearing at Expo, the The Timberlane Dental Group Mini Marathon and all over the course during ... More

The following is a half marathon training plan designed by Jamie for those who are running the 2 Person Relay at the M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon this year. Jamie has completed over 40 marathons, 5 ultras, countless half marathons, 5k and 10ks. She also works one-on-one with nutrition clients, personal training clients, teaching fitness classes at The Edge and ... More

I was not a runner, but I ran a marathon back in 2008. It wasn’t something that my husband and I originally planned to do – neither of us were runners (at all), but one day a long-distance friend challenged us to run a half marathon with them. If we could do a half, we could do a full, marathon, ... More

Everyone I know has a cold, or worse, the flu! While running gets you into shape and ultimately provides you with greater health, no one is immune from the occasional illness. Did you know that there are windows of time where the body is more susceptible to illness even while you are training? After a long run or any other ... More