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Celebrating National
Nurses Week
As we start into National Nurses Week, I have been reflecting on some of the many talented nurses I have known over the years, and I want to thank ALL our nursing colleagues in every corner of Fletcher Allen—for their superb skills, their daily pursuit of excellence, and their commitment to the highest quality care for our patients and families.
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Category Archives: Marathon Training
A Type 1 Diabetic’s Journey to Her First Triathlon: Part 2
This is the second in a series of blog posts by Jess Buchanan, a Vermont woman training for her first triathlon. Jess was diagnosed with Type I diabetes in 2007. Read her first post “A Type 1 Diabetic’s Journey to … Continue reading
Posted in Diabetes, Fitness, Marathon Training, Nutrition, Wellness, Women's Health
Tagged diabetes, exercise, fitness, triathlon, type 1 diabetes
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Get Moving: How to Run Your First 5K
While not easy, the 5k distance is something that with a little training most everybody can tackle in just 9 weeks! 5k runs are less competitive than other events and are often for a good cause. Just think, you can … Continue reading
Posted in Community Health, Fitness, Marathon Training, Wellness
Tagged 5K, couch to 5K, exercise, running, training
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A Type I Diabetic’s Journey to Her First Triathlon
This is the first in a series of blog posts by Jess Buchanan, a Vermont woman training for her first triathlon. Jess was diagnosed with Type I diabetes in 2007. What do you think of when you hear the word … Continue reading
Posted in Diabetes, Fitness, Marathon Training, Nutrition, Wellness
Tagged diabetes, exercise, nutrition, training, triathlon, type 1 diabetes
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What to Eat After a Marathon
Maybe this is your first marathon season, or maybe you are a veteran. Either way the feeling of “now what” is an inevitable and natural progression to your running. And, chances are that, in particular, you are wondering this as … Continue reading
Posted in Fitness, Food, Marathon Training, Nutrition, Wellness
Tagged marathon, marathon training, nutrition, vermont city marathon
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Kids on the Run: Dos and Don’ts for Kid-Friendly Running
How old were you when you started running? I was 10. Today, I run every day. Simply put, I love running and I run various events from relays to ultra-marathons. This year, my next run is with the “Witness to … Continue reading




