THE VT100 FINISH LINE BLOG
The VT100 is proud to offer our blog for everyone to enjoy. Check back often for developing news on race information, events, and lots more!
Written by Jack Pilla, Run Formula Coach Pre-Race Preparation, the night before: Get your drop bags in order and placed in the designated areas. Coordinate with your pacer if you have one. Go over any specifics with your crew. Eat – Pasta is always a good…
Read Full PostLindsay Simpson, Trail and Ultrarunning Coach The Run Formula As the big date creeps closer, now is the time to start that race execution plan, do any last-minute gear shopping, and pack. With aid stations located not much than 5 miles apart, you can be…
Read Full PostYou’ve got questions. We’ve got answers! So let’s jump into some VT100 drop bag instructions. Here’s What You NEED to Know About Drop Bags at the VT100 We cover basic drop bag instructions, which aid stations drop bags can be sent to, an FAQ you…
Read Full PostWelcome to the VT100 blog post that covers most everything you’d need to know about volunteering at the VT100 – from the duties and perks available, to what to download to be prepared, and even a little bit on our volunteer recognition awards Oh, and…
Read Full PostFriday Fun at the VT100 You’ve arrived at Silver Hill, you’re all checked in, through Medical, got your bib! Now what?!? We’ve got you covered here at the VT100! Friday is FULL of activities and shopping galore for you and your family, and crew, and…
Read Full PostWritten by Jack Pilla, Run Formula Coach HEAT AND HUMIDITY In running the VT100 five times I can’t remember it not being hot and humid so runners should count on it being that way this year too. Like any other element you would prepare for in…
Read Full PostDO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?
By Bill Rice All Posts Running is one of those passions that had been part of my life for a long time and so like many I wondered if there was life beyond the marathon distance. Naturally I soon found ultra running and the unique…
Read Full PostWe get A LOT of questions from our participants every year. So, we’ve rounded up your FAQs and Zeke’s taken the time to answer each. There’s a ton of information here, but we promise it’s worth it. Enjoy! This post is broken up into 11 sections.…
Read Full PostBy Lindsay Simpson, The Run Formula Coach It’s now less than a month away from the big day. You’re training your body for the huge challenge ahead. You’re running the miles, doing the core and strength work, practicing technical trails, and getting in lots of…
Read Full PostBy Beth Shutt Who gets excited when talking about race nutrition and hydration? No one? As a registered dietitian (and coach!), I will say, nutrition and hydration actually “excite” me. They are two variables that you have 100% control over. You cannot say this about…
Read Full PostWhat the VT100 means to me….As a rider and runner By Krista Alderdice The VT100…I wouldn’t miss the third weekend in July for the world. My family and I have been coming to the VT 100 since 2000, and it is one of the main…
Read Full PostRACE GOAL SETTING AND EXPECTATION MANAGEMENT FOR MAXIMUM HAPPY FACTOR May 1, 2018 Written by Jack Pilla, Run Formula Coach Figuring out exactly what you want to achieve is the first and most important step. Do you want to run faster, a podium finish? Or just…
Read Full PostA history lesson as remembered by Steve Rojek The Western States Trail Ride and Run (Tevis Cup) The Western States Endurance Run was first completed in 1974 by Gordy Ainsleigh. Ainsleigh had finished the Western States Trail Ride (Tevis Cup) in 1971 and 1972 on horseback, but…
Read Full PostNew, fun T-shirts on sale this year to help us celebrate 30 Years! More Cool T-shirts to Come-With Your Help! We know you LOVE running into Margaritaville for the music, the cheeseburgers in paradise, the props and The Frozen Fins The Vermont Parrot Head Club…
Read Full PostWritten by our own Race Director, Amy Rusiecki for RunFormula With the snow finally melting and trails clearing up, it’s time to think about finalizing your 2018 race calendar. You’re already signed up for this summer’s Vermont 100 (yay!), so now you need to focus…
Read Full PostTime to SIGN-UP for the 30th Anniversary of the Vermont 100 Endurance Race A Message from our Volunteer Coordinators Carolyn and Kristin… Hello All, I cannot believe it is already the middle of March which also means only 4 more months until the VT100! Woohoo! Please…
Read Full PostWritten by Jack Pilla, Run Formula Coach Ok, you’ve been working on getting in the miles and building your base for the VT 100 with 21 weeks to go. What else could you be doing? How about some strength work!! Distance runners need to acquire…
Read Full PostAsk runners about the love of their life and the chances are they will say ‘running’…. before correcting it with ‘well, after my husband / wife / boyfriend / girlfriend / significant other, of course!’ Juggling a healthy love life alongside an often-selfish running obsession can be a…
Read Full PostBe the TOP Vermont 100 Fundraiser for February, win a pair of DION Snowshoes Thanks to race sponsor DION SNOWSHOES the top fundraiser for the month of February will get a pair of Dion Snowshoes! The DION difference: They offer snowshoes as separate components (Frame, Binding…
Read Full PostWritten by Lindsay Simpson, Run Formula coach So you’re in, congratulations! You’ve marked your calendar for July 21 and it reads “VT100 Baby!” While July warmth and humidity may be hard to imagine when you’re blasted with sub-zero temperatures, snow, ice and 20 mph winds;…
Read Full PostFor those that don’t know, the Vermont 100 is one of the largest annual fundraisers for Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports . Over the years, through hard work and dedication of our patrons, the VT100 has raised and donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to support…
Read Full Post2018 Wall of Fame We are grateful to the people listed on this page – supportive, generous, enthusiastic and committed Vermont 100 participants who have fundraised for Vermont Adaptive this year. Each of these participants has invited their friends and family to sponsor them in…
Read Full PostCongratulations to Our #GivingTuesday Raffle winners: Emily Wivell who won a free entry into this year’s VT100, and Casey Fisher who won early entry into this year’s race. Together we helped Vermont Adaptive raise $90,000! A message from Erin Fernandez, Executive Director Vermont Adaptive Donors…
Read Full PostRight Now, Your Gift to Vermont Adaptive Will Go Twice as Far in Supporting Athletes with Disabilities. As Cyber Monday begins today, Vermont Adaptive is prepping for a great #GivingTuesday tomorrow. Your donation is doubled – up to $45,000 (thanks to a matching pledge!) So $50 = $100.…
Read Full PostRegistration Dates Are Set! Woo Hoo! Find all Vermont 100 registration information on our page Entry Process and Registration Team Run 2 Empower registration opens today, Monday November, 20 Register Here Early 100 Mile Registration-January 15, 7 p.m. to January 19, 7 p.m. (details below) General 100 mile…
Read Full PostThank you ALL for attending our 29th annual Vermont 100 Endurance Run or Ride! Whether you were a runner, a crew person, a family support member, a volunteer, a HAM radio operator, a horse rider, a horse crew person, veterinarian, medical staff… you get the…
Read Full PostYou may not notice them, but they’re there and they’re keeping us all safe during race weekend. They relay info from the aid stations to the re-stock trucks. They call for rides back to Silver Hill if someone needs a lift. They keep track of…
Read Full PostSome runners don’t have the ability to travel with pacers, so they rely on the generosity of strangers to pace them. Are you a pacer seeking a runner or runner seeking a pacer to help you at the VT100? Well, you’re in luck – no…
Read Full PostOur VT100 Race History & VT Adaptive page on this website give you a bit of background on Laura Farrell, but we were also lucky enough to catch up with her more personally and in greater length in this interview. Here’s what we asked and…
Read Full PostVT100 rockstar, John Geesler, will be seeking his 25th finish at the 2017 VT100. “I don’t train, so much as I just go run. Don’t have a log, or keep track of miles or time. I just want to enjoy the run.” In this…
Read Full PostOne of the qualities that makes a good ultrarunner is stubbornness. However, this trait can also be a liability. It is critically important to be able to distinguish between when you should tough it out, and when you need to stop. That’s why we have…
Read Full PostThis year’s Friday Night Feature will be the documentary, 8% No Limit, starring ultrarunner Rhonda-Marie Avery. https://vimeo.com/150216418 Step into the shoes of a runner who is blind, as she traverses Canada’s longest trail. In the summer of 2014, Rhonda-Marie Avery set out to run 885 kilometers across…
Read Full PostAfter race directing the Nipmuck Trail Marathon in Connecticut for 26 years and retiring from 30 years of Occupation Therapy work, adaptive athlete Dave Raczkowski finished last year’s VT100 on his handmade titanium crutches with 6 minutes to spare. Tenacious and gritty, this interview reveals…
Read Full PostEvery year, the VT100 reserves race entries for Team Run to Empower. Team Run 2 Empower is made up of individuals who commit to fundraising a minimum of $1,000 for Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports, a nationally recognized nonprofit providing sports and recreational programs to…
Read Full PostWe get A LOT of questions from our participants every year. So, we’ve rounded up your FAQs and Zeke’s taken the time to answer each. There’s a ton of information here, but we promise it’s worth it. Enjoy! This post is broken up into 11 sections.…
Read Full PostCrews listen up especially: You’re gonna need gas. You’re gonna get hungry. You’re gonna want to cool some things off. So we’re here to help you! Find the best spots along the VT100 race route to locate fuel, food, and ice. Read more about each…
Read Full PostThere’s so much to do, know, and get ready for when it comes to arriving at Silver Hill on race day with a clear mind and ready to race. So, we want to arm you with a quick VT100 weekend checklist in hopes it’ll help you…
Read Full PostIn 2017, the VT100 deepened our commitment to adaptive sports by becoming the first trail ultra ever to recognize mobility and visually impaired athletes in their own division: Athletes With Disabilities (AWD). This post will cover *everything you need to know about the AWD division,…
Read Full PostA 4-Question Interview with the Camp Ten Bear Aid Station Captains In this post, we chat with Carolyn Shreck and Josh Katzman. Carolyn and Josh of the TARC running club captain the Camp Ten Bear aid station, which plays a crucial role in supporting runners…
Read Full PostThe 2017 Vermont 100 will be the first ultra ever to formally recognize Athletes With Disabilities with an awards division for ultra runners with visual or mobility impairments, and we’re so proud to bring you this interview with Kyle Robidoux in anticipation. Kyle Robidoux: A 5-question…
Read Full PostWant to cheer on the runners, but didn’t get asked to crew one? We’ll you’re in luck. Here are the best VT100 spectator spots. But First – The Rules Please note: Spectators Only! We mean it, these suggestions are only for spectators only – NOT crews or pacers,…
Read Full PostAs the first ultra ever to formally recognize Athletes With Disabilities in their own division, the 2017 VT100 race crew is proud to bring you this interview with upcoming AWD participant Jason Romero. Jason Romero: His Story and the 9-question interview Jason’s Story Jason Romero…
Read Full Post