A slight drizzle and brisk 30-degree April air could not move the runners of RunVermont’s Half Marathon Unplugged out of their deep focus. One could see the nerves and anxiety slowly subside as Director of Race Operations, Joe Connelly, called the 638 runners up to the starting line. The ensemble of half-marathoners moved as one—with their family and friends getting ... More

Cathy Beaudoin is determined. A Ph.D., MBA, and CPA who has had successful careers both in business as an accountant and in academics as a professor at the University of Vermont, Cathy is also a prolific writer, endurance sport participant, and outdoor adventure enthusiast. Her accomplishments, however, did not come without setbacks. About 15 years ago, Cathy was diagnosed with ... More

I'd much rather write about 'running' than 'me running,' but here goes in the hope that you, the reader, might find this blog post worthwhile. One of my favorite running-related quotes is from George Sheehan, the outstanding runner/cardiologist/author who passed away 26 years ago: 'For every runner who tours the world running marathons, there are thousands who run to hear the leaves and listen ... More

Not just any 10K, and not just any vineyard -- come run the Island Vines 10K at Snow Farm Vineyard in South Hero, Vermont. Make the most of the last day of summer, September 22, and run one of the most scenic 10K courses you will ever experience. The 10K is a loop course that starts and finishes at Snow ... More

We're bringing back the Mile -- The Pine Street Mile, that is! A flat, fast one-mile race this September on Pine Street in Downtown Burlington, Vermont awaits. Milers have four choices: Challenge Mile for those looking for a fast time; Merry Mile for those running for fun and charity; Youth Mile for kids 14 and under; and a Virtual Mile ... More

Mother Nature sure is putting us all to the test this week, and we are getting lots of questions about running in the cold. How cold is too cold? How long can I stay outside? What do I wear? These decisions are personal, and I don't think there is one right or wrong answer.  It has taken me years to ... More