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The 2026 Upper Valley Running Series (UVRS), brought to you by BE Fit Physical Therapy, continued with our April race. The third race in the series was the Icebreaker 5M in Fairlee VT. Congratulations to all of the UVRC participants; race results are here: https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/Simple/133822 You can find UVRS standings on the UVRS website: https://uppervalleyrunningclub.org/upper-valley-running-series/ The next race in the series is the challenging (but fun!) BarnArts Race Around the Lake 5K/10K. The race is May 17th in Barnard VT, see the website for full details: https://runsignup.com/Race/VT/Barnard/BarnArtsRaceAroundtheLake So, what is this UVRS that you’re hearing so much about? It’s our…

It’s May and it finally feels like we’re safely out of winter. When you live in a place that is dark and cold for 6 months of the year, this transition is extra noticeable and creates a sense of urgency.  Summer is fleeting, but it’s also what I dream of all year long. I live for the green and sunshine and warmth. When it’s here, I’m so happy. The charge on my battery lasts longer. It’s showtime and I don’t want to waste it.  All winter is spent thinking about optimization of June through September. How do I prepare myself…

Name of the Race: Salt Lake City Marathon Race/Event Distance: 26.2 Date: April 25th, 2026 Describe the Event: Beautiful rolling course through Salt Lake City. The whole race was between 4,000 and 5,000 feet with an elevation gain of about 900.  How did you prepare for the race/event? I decided to register only three months before the race. I ran with the local SLC Track Club for some Tuesday night speed workouts and Saturday long runs. Mostly, I did solo runs along the multiuse trail that runs through the city. My ‘long slow days’ LSD’s started around 5-6 miles then…