• View from #runch today. It's definitely full-on leaf season out there... That is if there isn't snow. Definitely have to keep those strides short, stay light on your feet, and keep the turnover high when you don't know what's hiding underneath. _ #VTRunCo #trailrunvt #trailrun #runnewengland #runnortheast #timetoplay #explorevermont #explorevt #thisisvermont #thisisvt
    View from #runch today. It's definitely full-on leaf season out there... That is if there isn't snow. Definitely have to keep those strides short, stay light on your feet, and keep the turnover high when you don't know what's hiding underneath. _ #VTRunCo #trailrunvt #trailrun #runnewengland #runnortheast #timetoplay #explorevermont #explorevt #thisisvermont #thisisvt
  • Ok... So we're going to #Iceland in July and that trip is already starting to fill up. _ But there's another idea we want to run by you guys. My brother has a sailboat and lives in Seattle. This past summer I went out there and we sailed to #VancouverIsland and attempted to run the #juandefucatrail . We failed for a number of reasons, but since then I've really been stuck on the idea of doing an extended trail running trip that is sailboat supported... A #sailrunning trip if you will (see what I did there). _ My brother and I are actively working on the logistics... But the idea would be to fly into #VictoriaBC where my brother would meet us with the boat. We'd spend a day there getting supplies and would then head for northern most trailhead for the #westcoasttrail. We'd then run the West coast trail over two days and spend a third day running the Juan de Fuca trail. Each day my brother would sail ahead of us and meet us on the coast and we'd eat and sleep on the boat. The three days would entail ~130km of running on trail that is quite technical and muddy. _ If I'm honest with myself... I'm not sure I could even do this now. However... Wouldn't it be awesome! _ The boat sleeps 7 and my brother would need a #firstmate to keep him company and help sail the boat. So that would mean there would be spots for 4 people. I'm hoping to put this on the calendar for 2020. Who's interested? _ #VTRunCo #runvermont #runvt #runbc #runcanada #trailrun #trailrunvt #trailrunBC #trailruncanada #running
    Ok... So we're going to #Iceland in July and that trip is already starting to fill up. _ But there's another idea we want to run by you guys. My brother has a sailboat and lives in Seattle. This past summer I went out there and we sailed to #VancouverIsland and attempted to run the #juandefucatrail . We failed for a number of reasons, but since then I've really been stuck on the idea of doing an extended trail running trip that is sailboat supported... A #sailrunning trip if you will (see what I did there). _ My brother and I are actively working on the logistics... But the idea would be to fly into #VictoriaBC where my brother would meet us with the boat. We'd spend a day there getting supplies and would then head for northern most trailhead for the #westcoasttrail. We'd then run the West coast trail over two days and spend a third day running the Juan de Fuca trail. Each day my brother would sail ahead of us and meet us on the coast and we'd eat and sleep on the boat. The three days would entail ~130km of running on trail that is quite technical and muddy. _ If I'm honest with myself... I'm not sure I could even do this now. However... Wouldn't it be awesome! _ The boat sleeps 7 and my brother would need a #firstmate to keep him company and help sail the boat. So that would mean there would be spots for 4 people. I'm hoping to put this on the calendar for 2020. Who's interested? _ #VTRunCo #runvermont #runvt #runbc #runcanada #trailrun #trailrunvt #trailrunBC #trailruncanada #running
  • What do you guys do when you have a tough week? _ Last Thursday was one of those days when things worked out... An opportunity to run presented itself and because we always have our running gear we were able to take advantage. _ But since then life and work have conspired against my desire to run. The past 7 days... Zero miles :( _ Fortunately a bad week here or there won't totally derail future goals... But the ultimate worry is that this trend becomes normal. We definitely can't let that happen. _ So how do you guys dig out of a funk? What kinds of strategies do you employ to make sure you're staying on track even when life and work get in the way? _ Personally I like to have a few goal out there on the horizon. These keep me motivated and give me a reason to lace up the shoes instead of chilling on the couch after work. (FYI I don't always win that battle). _ Right now I'm really looking forward to our trip to #Iceland next July. We'll be spending the week exploring some of the most beautiful terrain in the world under our own power. Just look at this image... We're going to be there! If this looks fun you can learn more over at vtrunco.com. _ #VTRunCo #trailrun #trailrunvt #runvermont #runvt #runnewengland #runnortheast #runiceland #landmannalaugar #laugavegur #bláhnjúkur #blahnjukur
    What do you guys do when you have a tough week? _ Last Thursday was one of those days when things worked out... An opportunity to run presented itself and because we always have our running gear we were able to take advantage. _ But since then life and work have conspired against my desire to run. The past 7 days... Zero miles :( _ Fortunately a bad week here or there won't totally derail future goals... But the ultimate worry is that this trend becomes normal. We definitely can't let that happen. _ So how do you guys dig out of a funk? What kinds of strategies do you employ to make sure you're staying on track even when life and work get in the way? _ Personally I like to have a few goal out there on the horizon. These keep me motivated and give me a reason to lace up the shoes instead of chilling on the couch after work. (FYI I don't always win that battle). _ Right now I'm really looking forward to our trip to #Iceland next July. We'll be spending the week exploring some of the most beautiful terrain in the world under our own power. Just look at this image... We're going to be there! If this looks fun you can learn more over at vtrunco.com. _ #VTRunCo #trailrun #trailrunvt #runvermont #runvt #runnewengland #runnortheast #runiceland #landmannalaugar #laugavegur #bláhnjúkur #blahnjukur
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  • Do you ever feel like you're not really a runner... Or that you don't belong? So have we. Read more about why that is totally okay over at vtrunco.com _ http://vermontrunningcompany.com/imposter-syndrome-running/ _ #VTRunCo #trailrunvt #trailrun #runvermont #runvt #runnewengland #runnortheast #running #thisisvermont #thisisvt #explorevermont #explorevt
    Do you ever feel like you're not really a runner... Or that you don't belong? So have we. Read more about why that is totally okay over at vtrunco.com _ http://vermontrunningcompany.com/imposter-syndrome-running/ _ #VTRunCo #trailrunvt #trailrun #runvermont #runvt #runnewengland #runnortheast #running #thisisvermont #thisisvt #explorevermont #explorevt
  • Today was one of those days that worked out. I had meetings in the morning before having to head south for an event in the evening. I wasn't sure that I'd be able to run, but I packed a bag anyway. _ In the end I got our for a late #runch with a side of rain, and it wouldn't have happened if I didn't bring my #justincase running kit. It pays to be prepared. _ Today I explored a #mtb trail system in #WaterburyVT built and maintained by the local volunteer group @watavt . I spent ~90 minutes running around their system before having to depart. _ As a runner do you ever think about how a trail gets brought into the world? It actually takes an incredible amount of time, energy, and $$$. Do give back to the groups in your area responsible for your trails? How? Do you attend volunteer work days? Donate? Join as a member? _ If you run on trails you really should try to find out who is responsible for the trails you use and find a way to support them. We promise it will be good for your running #karma _ #VTRunCo #trailrun #trailrunvt #runvermont #runvt #thisisvermont #thisisvt #explorevermont #explorevt #vermontbyvermonters #vermonting
    Today was one of those days that worked out. I had meetings in the morning before having to head south for an event in the evening. I wasn't sure that I'd be able to run, but I packed a bag anyway. _ In the end I got our for a late #runch with a side of rain, and it wouldn't have happened if I didn't bring my #justincase running kit. It pays to be prepared. _ Today I explored a #mtb trail system in #WaterburyVT built and maintained by the local volunteer group @watavt . I spent ~90 minutes running around their system before having to depart. _ As a runner do you ever think about how a trail gets brought into the world? It actually takes an incredible amount of time, energy, and $$$. Do give back to the groups in your area responsible for your trails? How? Do you attend volunteer work days? Donate? Join as a member? _ If you run on trails you really should try to find out who is responsible for the trails you use and find a way to support them. We promise it will be good for your running #karma _ #VTRunCo #trailrun #trailrunvt #runvermont #runvt #thisisvermont #thisisvt #explorevermont #explorevt #vermontbyvermonters #vermonting
  • Long time no post... Sorry guys, life and work have really been kicking my but lately. _ As life ebbs and flows how do you handle the challenging periods? So you have a system to ensure you keep getting out and getting what you need? Or do you just accept that you're in a lull and make the most of it? _ Right now I sometimes feel like I'm barely hanging on, but I still always pack my running stuff. Sometimes it doesn't work out, but sometimes it does and during those times I'm ready. _ One thing that can really help me is some future goal. If you're struggling to identify one you should consider joining us in #Iceland at the end of next July. We'll be #fastpacking the #Laugavegur and #fimmvörðuháls trails and exploring the southern coast. You can learn more over at VTRunCo.com _ #VTRunCo #runvermont #runvt #runnewengland #trailrun #trailrunvt #runnortheast #runch #intervalecenter #thisisvermont #thisisvt #explorevermont #explorevt
    Long time no post... Sorry guys, life and work have really been kicking my but lately. _ As life ebbs and flows how do you handle the challenging periods? So you have a system to ensure you keep getting out and getting what you need? Or do you just accept that you're in a lull and make the most of it? _ Right now I sometimes feel like I'm barely hanging on, but I still always pack my running stuff. Sometimes it doesn't work out, but sometimes it does and during those times I'm ready. _ One thing that can really help me is some future goal. If you're struggling to identify one you should consider joining us in #Iceland at the end of next July. We'll be #fastpacking the #Laugavegur and #fimmvörðuháls trails and exploring the southern coast. You can learn more over at VTRunCo.com _ #VTRunCo #runvermont #runvt #runnewengland #trailrun #trailrunvt #runnortheast #runch #intervalecenter #thisisvermont #thisisvt #explorevermont #explorevt
  • Come to #Iceland with us for a #fastpacking and #trailrunning adventure! _ Dates: July 27 - August 3, 2019 Available Spots: 6 Details: vtrunco.com _ #runvermont #runvt #trailrun #trailrunvt #bláhnjúkur #laugavegur #landmannalaugar
    Come to #Iceland with us for a #fastpacking and #trailrunning adventure! _ Dates: July 27 - August 3, 2019 Available Spots: 6 Details: vtrunco.com _ #runvermont #runvt #trailrun #trailrunvt #bláhnjúkur #laugavegur #landmannalaugar
  • What a trip... Totally got our butts handed to us on the #juandefucatrail on #vancouverisland _ The plan/goal was to run the entire 47km trail in a day, but we definitely underestimated the difficulty and overestimated our ability to move quickly over the muddy and rooty terrain. _ Early on the trail was quite runnable and we started off conservatively... power hiking the ups, and jogging the flats and downs. But then the rain started... And the roots... And the mud! The technicality was much greater than we had imagined, and when combined with the constant up and down (6000 ft over the 22.5 miles we completed) our pace slowed to a crawl. Eventually we decided to bail 10km from the finish because we were worried about the impending darkness and had blown our estimated finish/pickup time by 2.5 hours. _ In the end it was still a great experience and a lot of fun. The terrain out here is incredible and we'll definitely be back to finish this project and explore the huge variety of other trail running options available. Stay tuned for a full trip report, more photos, and some video over at vtrunco.com. _ #VTRunCo #trailrun #trailrunPNW #trailrunBC #running #timetoplay #getoutside #getoutstayout #sailrunning #sailinglife #piratesofthePNW #gopro
    What a trip... Totally got our butts handed to us on the #juandefucatrail on #vancouverisland _ The plan/goal was to run the entire 47km trail in a day, but we definitely underestimated the difficulty and overestimated our ability to move quickly over the muddy and rooty terrain. _ Early on the trail was quite runnable and we started off conservatively... power hiking the ups, and jogging the flats and downs. But then the rain started... And the roots... And the mud! The technicality was much greater than we had imagined, and when combined with the constant up and down (6000 ft over the 22.5 miles we completed) our pace slowed to a crawl. Eventually we decided to bail 10km from the finish because we were worried about the impending darkness and had blown our estimated finish/pickup time by 2.5 hours. _ In the end it was still a great experience and a lot of fun. The terrain out here is incredible and we'll definitely be back to finish this project and explore the huge variety of other trail running options available. Stay tuned for a full trip report, more photos, and some video over at vtrunco.com. _ #VTRunCo #trailrun #trailrunPNW #trailrunBC #running #timetoplay #getoutside #getoutstayout #sailrunning #sailinglife #piratesofthePNW #gopro
  • And we're off... Visiting family in Seattle. Slept on the boat last night and departed super early to take advantage of the tides. Should be in Victoria, BC early this afternoon, then tomorrow we're running the Juan de Fuca trail on the west coast of Vancouver Island. _ #VTRunCo #trailrun #pnwlife #sailrunning #sailinglife #getoutside #getoutstayout #trailrunPNW #timetoplay #runnersofthewild
    And we're off... Visiting family in Seattle. Slept on the boat last night and departed super early to take advantage of the tides. Should be in Victoria, BC early this afternoon, then tomorrow we're running the Juan de Fuca trail on the west coast of Vancouver Island. _ #VTRunCo #trailrun #pnwlife #sailrunning #sailinglife #getoutside #getoutstayout #trailrunPNW #timetoplay #runnersofthewild
  • How was your weekend? Tackle any big objectives? _ Monday means back to the grind... One foot in front of the other... Every step a little closer to whatever it is we're seeking! _ #VTRunCo #runvermont #runvt #trailrunvt #vermonting #vermontbyvermonters #thisisvermont #thisisvt #trailrun #runnortheast #runnewengland #runch
    How was your weekend? Tackle any big objectives? _ Monday means back to the grind... One foot in front of the other... Every step a little closer to whatever it is we're seeking! _ #VTRunCo #runvermont #runvt #trailrunvt #vermonting #vermontbyvermonters #thisisvermont #thisisvt #trailrun #runnortheast #runnewengland #runch
  • Congratulations to all the #mansfielddoubleup participants today. What a great day for this race! Temps were perfect, and the trails weren't too slick. Hopefully everyone had a great day and finished in one piece! _ Thanks to @nativeendurance for organizing an awesome event, and thank you to @stowemt for hosting! _ #VTRunCo #bestvttrailruns #runvermont #runvt #trailrunvt #trailrun #runnewengland #newenglandrunner #thisisvermont #thisisvt #mtmansfield #greenmountains #vermonting @outdoorgearexchange @julboeyewearna @boltonvalley @skidagram
    Congratulations to all the #mansfielddoubleup participants today. What a great day for this race! Temps were perfect, and the trails weren't too slick. Hopefully everyone had a great day and finished in one piece! _ Thanks to @nativeendurance for organizing an awesome event, and thank you to @stowemt for hosting! _ #VTRunCo #bestvttrailruns #runvermont #runvt #trailrunvt #trailrun #runnewengland #newenglandrunner #thisisvermont #thisisvt #mtmansfield #greenmountains #vermonting @outdoorgearexchange @julboeyewearna @boltonvalley @skidagram
  • Continuing our experiments cutting the wings off the new #salomonslabultra and #salomonultrapro shoes. _ So far we've experienced nothing but improved fit and comfort. Stay tuned for more on the #VTRunCo website. _ @salomonrunning @salomon #runvermont #runvt #trailrunvt #trailrun #trailandultra #eastcoasttrailandultra #runnewengland #newenglandrunner
    Continuing our experiments cutting the wings off the new #salomonslabultra and #salomonultrapro shoes. _ So far we've experienced nothing but improved fit and comfort. Stay tuned for more on the #VTRunCo website. _ @salomonrunning @salomon #runvermont #runvt #trailrunvt #trailrun #trailandultra #eastcoasttrailandultra #runnewengland #newenglandrunner
  • So in full disclosure... Things got a little crazy this morning. After wearing the new #salomonultrapro around a bit while doing some yard work I was about ready to throw them in the trash. Those new wings @salomon seems to love really do not agree with my feet! _ So... I decided to just cut them off before my run, and aterwards the shoe felt great! _ #VTRunCo #trailrun #trailrunvt #runvt #runvermont #fixityourself @salomonrunning
    So in full disclosure... Things got a little crazy this morning. After wearing the new #salomonultrapro around a bit while doing some yard work I was about ready to throw them in the trash. Those new wings @salomon seems to love really do not agree with my feet! _ So... I decided to just cut them off before my run, and aterwards the shoe felt great! _ #VTRunCo #trailrun #trailrunvt #runvt #runvermont #fixityourself @salomonrunning
  • Quick run today while grandma helped watch the kiddos. Took the new #salomonultrapro out for a few trail and road miles. _ #VTRunCo #runvermont #runvt #trailrunvt #thisisvt #thisisvermont #vermontbyvermonters #vermonting #redrocksburlington @salomonrunning @salomon
    Quick run today while grandma helped watch the kiddos. Took the new #salomonultrapro out for a few trail and road miles. _ #VTRunCo #runvermont #runvt #trailrunvt #thisisvt #thisisvermont #vermontbyvermonters #vermonting #redrocksburlington @salomonrunning @salomon