Rdy2Run Marathon Training Coach Sam Davis Running Every spring, I watch thousands of runners line up along the shores of Lake Champlain, ready to take on the M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon. Some are seasoned marathoners chasing a personal best. Others are first timers, wondering if they’ve done enough to get to the finish line. Wherever you fall on that spectrum, ... More

Unlike previous milestone birthdays, forty felt different.  It marked an intangible but profound shift, as though I were finally closing the chapter on my youth and stepping into a new stage of life.   Our twenties and thirties are often defined by life’s biggest milestones, and mine were no exception.  My twenties were marked by college and law school, first (and second) ... 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

Congratulations on signing up to run the 2020 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon! We're here to help you make it a successful one. We will be posting Coach Sam Davis' training plans in 2 week increments. Bookmark this page and come back here to view the schedule as we add upcoming weeks to the training plan. Interested in running the marathon? ... More

Rdy2Run Marathon Training Program Coach Sam Davis sent out the following email this morning to the athletes that have signed up for his training program for the M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon and, given the cold weather and winter precipitation in the forecast, it was just too useful not to share more broadly. Hello Runners, I wanted to reach out as we ... More