The Vermont 100 Endurance Run is a legendary ultramarathon that pushes the limits of physical and mental endurance. However, due to unforeseen circumstances, the Vermont 100 has been cancelled this year. In this blog, we will explore the extraordinary challenges that runners face during the Vermont 100 Endurance Run and highlight an alternative race, the Vermont 50, which offers a similar test of endurance. We will discuss the allure of both races, the training required to participate, and the incredible stories of triumph and perseverance that have emerged from these ultimate tests of enduran ..read more

On June 17, 2023, Chaski Head Coach and Founder Tyler Andrews ran all the way to the top of the highest peak on the East Coast, finishing the Mt Washington Road Race in 3rd place. Despite being 10-20 times shorter than Ty is used to racing, he finished extremely well, nearly catching 2nd place finisher and American Record holder, Sam Chelanga. Mt Washington is famous for terrible weather, and race day was no exception, with frigid temperatures, driving rain, and high winds. Ty shares this "delightful" recap from his training log. What a day! Mt Washington has been on my bucket-list for a long ..read more

The Western States 100 mile race is one of the most iconic ultramarathons in the world. The race takes place in California's Sierra Nevada mountains and is known for its challenging terrain and extreme weather conditions. In this blog post, we'll take a look at the history of the Western States 100 mile race, its significance, and provide some tips on how to best train for the race. History of the Western States 100 Mile Race The Western States 100 mile race was first held in 1974, with 14 runners taking part in the race. The race was the brainchild of Gordy Ainsleigh, who wanted to see if h ..read more

The London Marathon is one of the most iconic and popular marathons in the world. The race has a rich history and attracts thousands of runners each year. In this blog post, we'll take a look at the history of the London Marathon, its significance, and provide some tips on how to best train for the race. History of the London Marathon The London Marathon was first held in 1981, with 7,747 runners taking part in the race. The race was the brainchild of former Olympic champion Chris Brasher and athlete John Disley, who wanted to create a marathon in London that would rival the New York City Ma ..read more

Note: Since writing this, the course has been significantly changed at the last minute. Check out the Official Race Website for last minute details and live streaming. The Canyons 100 Mile Race is a challenging ultramarathon that takes place in the beautiful Sierra Nevada Mountains in California. The race is known for its stunning scenery and grueling climbs, making it a true test of endurance for even the most experienced runners. In this blog post, we'll take a look at the history of the Canyons 100 Mile Race, its significance, and provide some tips on how to best train for the race. Histor ..read more

The Boston Marathon is one of the oldest and most prestigious marathons in the world, with a rich history that spans over a century. In this blog post, we'll take a look at the history of the Boston Marathon, its significance, and provide some tips on how to best train for the race. History of the Boston Marathon The Boston Marathon was first run on April 19, 1897, making it the oldest annual marathon in the world. The race was inspired by the first modern marathon at the 1896 Olympic Games in Athens, Greece. John Graham, the Boston Athletic Association (BAA) member and the first American to c ..read more

"I love it when people tell me my ideas are impossible. It’s too hard, it’s too much, it’s too far. I think in a weird way, that doubt and uncertainty is the thing that gets me the most excited." - Tyler Andrews This recap begins a truly ridiculous 36 days which will include running Ultras of 80K (here, the Blue Mountain Express FKT on November 10), 100K (at Doi Inthanon Thailand by UTMB) on December 10, and finally 100 Miles at Ultra Trail Kosciusko by UTMB on December 16. Here’s part 1 and stay tuned for more updates over the course of these 36 days, which we’ll post here as well as daily po ..read more

and in that, comes freedom! Before Coach Devon's win at Javelina 100, she had put into words everything she felt while preparing for Hennepin 100M Endurance Run (happened 1st of October 2022). Coach Devon Yanko has been thinking (wildly) of stopping at Mile 50 for the last two weeks. Following her Lupus diagnosis, she shared that crushing the race was NEVER an easy task. And she quotes, "Now, I have a fit self that could show up on race day, I have a sick self that could too... Despite how crap my plans turned out, I’m still having one of the more successful seasons of anyone competing at t ..read more

Chaski Coach Maggie Fox is a competitive track, road, and trail runner, as well as a long-time running coach. Maggie has also been on the USATF New England board of directors since ’16 and currently holds the position of Vice President. She's a member of Greater Boston Track Club since 2012 and has represented the team at multiple National Championships. Maggie recently got her Masters Degree in Sports Administration last 2021. Aside from coaching at Chaski, she is the new full time assistant XC/ track & field coach at Babson College. New Hampshire has 48 mountains that are over 4,000 fee ..read more

by Samantha Pruitt, Chaski Pride Ambassador Leader Sam Pruitt is an endurance athlete and life and business coach. At the age of 30, her mind and body broke after over a decade of high stress and poor lifestyle choices. She began running and started losing an excess 50lbs and with this newfound energy, she started testing her limits and endurance events - from local 5Ks to ultra. along the way, she built a community of people who are looking to play hard and dream big! If you want to find out who you really are… set a big hairy audacious goal ;) And then... surround yourself with people who a ..read more