The RunVermont Pulse -- July 2024 Edition

It takes over 1700 volunteers to make the magic of People’s United Bank Vermont City Marathon happen. And many of those volunteers staff our AMAZING aid stations!Currently we have a need for groups to fill two Aid Stations. Bike Path Leddy Park Aid Station (16 volunteers) and Ice Pops- Bike Path New North End (6 people)Volunteering at an Aid Station is ... More

It takes over 1700 volunteers to make the magic of People’s United Bank Vermont City Marathon happen. And many of those volunteers staff our AMAZING aid stations!Volunteering at an Aid Station is a great team-building experience and a fun way to earn community service hours.If your group is interested in adopting an Aid Station or for more information, please e-mail ... More

This soup is a fantastic way to fuel for a run or post-run refuel.You can make this soup with any color cauliflower; we like using purple because it adds color to an otherwise dreary time of year. This is technically a vegan recipe but can be adapted to suit all tastes. Special Equipment High-Speed Blender Ingredients 1 Medium head of Purple Cauliflower, cut into ... More

Happy "Almost Winter" Runners!We spend a lot of time here at the RunVermont offices talking about food. This could be anything from skittles to cheeseburgers to this delectable chocolate tart. We thought it would be fun to share some of our favorite recipes with you all. If you have a recipe to share send it along to Jess@runvermont.org and we ... More

Learn more about all the food available on course on race day. We are excited to have Untapped All Natural Athletic Fuel at miles 11.8 and 19 at the M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon on Sunday, May 26.How to eat your way through 26.2 and keep your body fueled all the way to the finish line. Why Maple? Pure maple syrup is ... More

Read more to learn how to customize your own nutrition plan in order to properly fuel before, during, and after your workout. More

Hey everyone! Let me introduce myself; My name is Crystal. I am a mother, wife, fitness enthusiast and runner. Of course I wasn’t always these things, even the runner part. My kids love doing pizza nights. We have a great time making our own pizzas, and it’s a great way to spend time together. What they want on their pizza ... More

Another great Guest Blog from our friend Leslie Meyers from FoodSense Now giving us the inside scoop on some fantastic healthy Football food Recipes.At the start of the New Year, our goals toward eating healthy are incredibly well intended, but inevitably for most of us, they become derailed after a week or two. Part of the problem is that most ... More

Our Giveaway Thursday Winner this week is Jay Maurice! He won a $50 Hannaford Gift Card and a $20 Boloco Gift Card! The GIVEAWAY closes at 11:59pm Wednesday, May 6th; we’ll announce the winner on Thursday, May 7th. The rules/fine print: * Share the giveaway by clicking the “share” button just below the GIVEAWAY post on our Facebook page and get an ... More

We loved hearing from all of you on last week's Giveaway Thursday about your thoughts on Yoga For Runners! Dana Calumby was the lucky winner of the Athleta $50 Gift Certificate and personal fit and styling session! The rules/fine print: * Share the giveaway by clicking the “share” button just below the GIVEAWAY post on our Facebook page and get an ... More

 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon Hannaford Training Run 22.3 Miles Last LONG Run!!! for PUBVCM 2015   Date: Saturday, May 2ndTime: 8:00AMLocation: Hannaford Supermarket, 1127 North Avenue, BurlingtonCost: FreeRoute:Right on North Ave Left on Washington Street to Manhattan Drive Right on Walnut StLeft on Archibald Left on North Willard Right on Riverside cross over to Barrett Right onGrove Street to Patchen Rd to Hinesburg Rd/ Rt ... More

M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon Hannaford Training Run Date: Saturday, May 9, 2015 Time: 8am Location: Hannaford Supermarket, 1127 North Avenue, Burlington Cost: Free Distance: 12.8 Miles Route: Left on North Ave to North Ave Extension right on the bike path over Winooski River Right on Windemare Way Left on Colchester Point Rd ( you will past Airport Park on the right) bear right onto Mills Point Follow to end of ... More

Congrats on finishing the race, we know you're probably just a bit tired, but there is a bunch to do within Waterfront Park.For runners, you can meet up with all the great people who came to watch you run in the Reunion Zone. Gear Pick-Up will have been brought down from the start and is just a short bit north ... More

This past Saturday, runners gathered at Hannaford in South Burlington for an 18 mile group training run. Congratulations to Sarah Barnes, who was the winner of a pair of Hoka One One shoes! This upcoming Saturday, April 11, Hannaford at 218 Hannaford Drive in South Burlington will serve as a meeting place for another group run of 13-15 miles. Due ... More

It’s That Time of Year Again! At RunVermont we are getting ready for our spring races!  We are recruiting volunteers for the Win Monthly Prizes! Want to get in on some prizes from our sponsors and some great local businesses?  We have two ways for volunteers to win prizes this year. Register to volunteer online and you’ll be automatically entered into our ... More

      It is truly a shame that there are so few of us who know this. To almost everyone, the word only exists as a verb; An action that is despised and loathed. It is an activity to be avoided at all costs.Most who try it do not last. They cannot seem to persevere beyond the discomfort at the onset. It seems a pity that they ... More

In the dark ages of marathoning, it used to be that a runner’s energy supply came from what he/she had consumed (carbs) in the week leading up to the race, and was supplemented during the race by consuming some type of Gatorade-like sports drink. Many runners, me included, would carry pieces of hard candy in the pockets of our running ... More

The medical literature is rife with articles about the negative effects of stress in our lives; some of us manage it better than others. Many of us find solace in lacing up our running shoes and heading out the door or onto the treadmill in the hopes of shedding away the layers of stress and anxiety and finishing feeling refreshed ... More

You have put in all those weeks of training by logging several hundred miles of running and now you are ready for the taper!  While the taper is all about recovering from the cumulative fatigue of marathon training, it doesn’t mean you are taking the next three weeks off. For most first-time marathoners, the reduction in mileage represents the opportunity ... More

It is April 23, 2017 as I am writing this. As I look out the window from my desk, I can see the sun and the azure sky for the first time in a week. As a life-long Vermonter, I am not surprised; as a virtual life-long runner, I am pretty ticked off.  You would think that I would be ... More

Training Schedules:Pacing is one of the toughest things to master, even with all the electronic gadgetry available. The reason I say this is that even though heart rate monitors and GPS watches have permeated our lives in every respect, including running, they cannot tell us how we feel. And it is this last point I would like to focus on. ... More

Intermediate Schedule Weeks 1 and 2If you are unsure which schedule to follow or have questions please e-mail Coach Sam at samdavisvt@gmail.com    More

Training SchedulesIntermediate Training - Weeks 5 and 6If you questions about the schedule please e-mail Coach Sam at samdavisvt@gmail.comThe Long Run: A shifting Paradigm For years, the venerable long run was the single most important staple of any marathon training program. The physiological benefits are well documented, but there is the added psychological benefit which comes from asking your body to ... More

Training SchedulesIntermediate Training - Weeks 7 and 8If you questions about the schedule please e-mail Coach Sam at samdavisvt@gmail.com Coach Sam Davis USATF Level Two Certified Coach samdavisvt@gmail.com   More

For Immediate Release: January 25, 2016CONTACT: Jess Cover jess@runvermont.org, 802.863.8412The 28th Annual People’s United Bank Vermont City Marathon Announcing Course Changes and Relay Registration Changes for Race Weekend - May 27 through 29, 2016 People’s United Bank Vermont City Marathon to Capitalize on Burlington’s Waterfront Improvements with New Layout for Finish Area and Waterfront Park RunVermont is pleased to announce plans to ... More

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and here at RunVermont, we have so much to be thankful for. We are in week two of our "Fuel Your Run" Blog and we have a delicious brussel sprout recipe and guest blog from a friend and chef Leslie Myers at FoodsenseNow. I love this recipe but for meat lovers out there - ... More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 29, 2017CONTACT: Jess Cover jess@runvermont.org, 802.863.8412The People’s United Bank Vermont City Marathon Announces Free Race Photos through GameFace Media - Compliments of The Vermont Department of TourismBurlington, Vermont (March 29, 2017) – The People’s United Bank Vermont City Marathon is pleased to announce free digital photos for all participants running Vermont City Marathon & Relay on ... More

These muffins are a fantastic snack or post-run refuel.  I put a little dab of nut butter on them or just eat them plain.  The quinoa is a great way to boost the protein and fiber content of everyday baked goods such as these muffins.This is technically a vegan recipe and does contain gluten, but can be adapted to suit all ... More

At Volunteer Benefits An official 2019 People’s United Bank Vermont City Marathon or Timberlane Dental Mini Marathon Volunteer T-shirt A $5 Bueno y Sano coupon & Texas Roadhouse free appetizer coupon A ticket to opening day for the Vermont Lake Monsters. Entry into out monthly volunteer raffle. Win great prizes! Earn community service hours The satisfaction of knowing that you helped produce ... More