The RunVermont Pulse -- July 2024 Edition

That’s right, 2020 is just around the corner and we’ve been busy getting ready to provide you with great events in the coming year. To get things rolling, registration for the 32nd edition of the People’s United Bank Vermont City Marathon & Relays is now open. And we’re planning to provide you with a few more tools and lots more ... 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

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

Runners know that when it comes to training and racing, there's one topic that can't be avoided: gut health. Whether it's dealing with runner's trots mid-race or navigating pre-run nutrition, managing digestive issues is a common challenge for many athletes.  Let’s explore the causes of runner's diarrhea and provide practical tips for staying on track with your training. Understanding Runner's Diarrhea Runner's diarrhea, ... More

True confession: I once ruined my family’s Christmas. I’m sure you are wondering what terrible act I could have committed to ruin the holiday; go full-on Grinch-mode and steal everyone’s presents, knock back too much eggnog and pass out under the tree, or reveal to my four-year-old nephew who his gifts were really from? No, my indiscretion in my family’s eyes was far worse: I attempted to make the holiday…healthy. I know it doesn’t sound that horrific, but I promise you that if you ever ... More

I feel it’s important to start off with full transparency; I am not a runner. Yes, I run…a lot and I love it, but I still find it hard to put myself in the category of “runner.” That’s because I used to hate running. To be fair, I sucked at it. I grew up playing team sports and absolutely dreaded ... More