The RunVermont Pulse -- July 2024 Edition

I had the occasion to open an annual newsletter from an organization I belong to and inside found a rather interesting test.  It’s a test that reveals what’s most important to you.  So, with full attribution to the Adirondack 46ers and Charles Shulz (yep, Charlie Brown, Lucy, Snoopy, Linus, Pig Pen, et. Al.), here’s Part One of this little test: Name ... More

It takes over 1700 volunteers to make the magic of M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon happen. And many of those volunteers staff our AMAZING aid stations!Aid Station INFO Locations we are looking for groups to take over are:Beltline South- Route 127 at mile 4.3/ 7.8Staniford Firehouse- North Ave at mile 20.3How many volunteers does it take to run a Marathon Aid ... More

Let’s look behind the curtain at the production of a marathon event and see what it takes to provide a race for a few thousand people.  First, a few numbers: how about 1,700 volunteers – all ages, shapes, skills and outlooks.  Food – 800 pizzas, 4,500 bananas, 6,000 oranges, 3,000 bagels.  Water – 800 5 gallon jugs, 300 cases of ½ ... More