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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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