WE ARE GRP RUN

The goal of GRP Run is to support athletes with individualized training programs from coaches who understand what it means to strive for big goals and fast performances. We want to provide a support system and a strong sense of community for high level runners, while also enabling personal flexibility to train on your schedule and your terms.

The GRP blends the ideals of peak athletic performance with the conscientious values of being part of a larger community and cause. GRP Run is a team of some of the best athletes on the regional and national level, who also understand their impact in both the community around them and their physical environment.

Our Sponsors

Our Partners

GRP Road

Tracksmith is an independent running brand. They honor the Amateur Spirit upon which the sport was founded and champion the Running Class – the non-professional yet competitive runners dedicated to the pursuit of personal excellence. They offer well-considered and authentic products for training, racing and rest days. In everything they do, they aim to celebrate, support and add to running’s distinct culture.

GRP Trail

Patagonia's values reflect those of a business started by a band of climbers and surfers, and the minimalist style they promoted.
Build the best product
Our criteria for the best product rests on function, repairability, and, foremost, durability. Among the most direct ways we can limit ecological impacts is with goods that last for generations or can be recycled so the materials in them remain in use. Making the best product matters for saving the planet.
Cause no unnecessary harm
We know that our business activity—from lighting stores to dyeing shirts—is part of the problem. We work steadily to change our business practices and share what we’ve learned. But we recognize that this is not enough. We seek not only to do less harm, but more good.
Use business to protect nature
The challenges we face as a society require leadership. Once we identify a problem, we act. We embrace risk and act to protect and restore the stability, integrity and beauty of the web of life.
Not bound by convention
Our success—and much of the fun—lies in developing new ways to do things.

Hydration

We keep things simple. Focusing on what properly fuels athletes without over-complication. Our goal is to push the industry forward in sustainability, athlete + community support, flavor quality, and affordability

Meet our Coaches

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Dakota grew up in the Southwest, where long hikes and camping trips with his dad developed a love of wild places. In high school he volunteered at Colorado’s Hardrock 100 and quickly fell for the sport; by graduation, he had already completed three ultramarathons. He went on to build a career in long-distance trail racing.
That commitment to training outdoors led to concern for environmental problems. He became involved with Protect Our Winters and later founded his nonprofit, Footprints, which supports outdoor enthusiasts in developing community-based climate action projects.

Jamie Norton
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Jamie is the Head Coach for Men's and Women's Cross Country at University of La Verne in southern California, in his 9th year of collegiate coaching. He led the La Verne Men's XC team to their best finish in program history at the SCIAC conference meet this fall in his second season with the team, and his athletes have set 9 school records. Prior to La Verne, he was an assistant coach at Williams College, where coached 18 all-Americans, two 3rd place NCAA Division III Cross Country teams, and a National championship team in indoor track and field. Jamie has also coached at North Central College, where he was a part of 3 National Championship teams, and his alma mater Tufts University. He competed as a middle distance and XC runner at Tufts University, where he earned DIII All-American honors in the 1500m and Distance Medley Relay, and was on a qualifying team for the DIII National Championship in Cross Country. Jamie is a USTFCCCA certified specialist in the jumping events and a certified strength and conditioning coach.
Favorite GRP Run Experience
"So many good memories, from athletes crashing in my guest bedroom to watching crazy breakout performances. For me the one that stands out was our team race at Club XC nationals. We had some solid performances, nothing special but a good showing, but lots of extra down time together to really connect socialize and get to know each other. Definitely helped the group that was there come together!"

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Mike (aka Schmidty) is the Head Coach for Men's and Women's Cross-Country at Brandeis University in Boston, in his first year with the program. Mike previously spent eleven years coaching at Tufts, where the Jumbo mid-distance and distance runners earned 36 All-American honors, including five national titles, and broke 11 out of 12 all-time school records. He has been voted the USTFCCCA New England Assistant Coach of the Year three times by his peers. Mike ran collegiately at Middlebury College, where he led the men’s team to their first-ever Division III NCAA Championship berth in Cross-Country, anchored their first All-American Distance Medley Relay, and holds school and conference records in the 10,000m and indoor 5,000m.
Favorite GRP Run Experience
"Meeting the Sprigs in person is always so rewarding, at camp and at races and any chance to catch a run! Their energy and motivations are inspiring to see in all facets of their lives. This is a special group and their camaraderie in person is a lot of fun to witness."

The Team

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School Williams College

Occupation Field Coordinator, Green Mountain Club

Running Highlights

1st at Big Woods 2023

1st at Catamount 2023

1st at Goshen 2023

1st at Kilkenny Ridge Run 25k 2023

1st South Mountains Marathon 2023

2nd Mozo Double Up 2022

1st Batona 55 2021 (course record)

9th USATF 50k Trail Championship 2021

FKTs

Davis Path (2023)

Traveler Mtn Loop (2022)

Marston Loop (2021)

Owl’s Head (2021)

Nigel’s enthusiasm for trails began in the Berkshires during his years running for Williams College. After graduating, he completed a southbound thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail, and then pursued a career in environmental education and conservation. Today, he leads the Backcountry Caretaker Program on Vermont’s Long Trail, where he enjoys helping people make connections between the beauty of the Green Mountains and the need to take action to preserve them today and into the future. Nigel relishes the challenge of moving as efficiently as possible through rugged New England terrain, but he also likes to slow down and appreciate the birds, plants, and other creatures that make these landscapes so special.

Favorite GRP Run Experience

"My favorite GRP experience was crushing a 20 mile trail run in the 35 degree rain at training camp. Despite the atrocious weather, we were all eager to spend four hours together traipsing through the gorgeous Vermont forest. Going into that run, I had only known my new teammates for about a day, but afterward they felt like they had become lifelong friends."

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School Union College
Occupation Project Director, Vermont Land Trust
Running Highlights
1st at TARC Spring Classic 2024
2nd at Ragged 50k (USATF Trail National Championships) 2023
2nd at Cayuga Trails 50k 2023
1st at Runamuck 50k 2023
1st and CR at Groton Forest Trail Run – 26.5 miler 2022
FKTs
Waterville Valley Skyline Loop (2022)
Monoosnoc Ridge Trail (2022)

Born and raised in Vermont, Mead fell in love with exploring the outdoors from a young age, often by traversing his backyard trails on foot or skis. A former collegiate soccer player, Mead began to seriously pursue trail running after hiking the Long Trail and summitting peaks in the Adirondacks, White Mountains, and Tetons. A lifelong conservationist and naturalist, Mead works as Project Director for the Vermont Land Trust, protecting and stewarding wild and working landscapes throughout the Central part of the state. When not plodding down the trails or working to promote land conservation, Mead spends his time hiking, skiing, birding, reading, and gardening with his partner and their pup, Isla. One to often combine passions, ask Mead what birds he’s heard after his next long run or race: you’re sure to get a full rundown.

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School BA from Middlebury College, MEd from Antioch University New England
Occupation Mother of 2, Sugarmaker for Running Saps Mapleworks, Program Director for First Strides Vermont, Race Director of Sleepy Hollow Mtn Race
PRs
2:37:14 Marathon, 1:15:15 Half Marathon, 35:05 10k, 16:56 5k
Notable Results
2024 USATF-NE Mountain Series Winner, 2024 USATF-NE Sub-Ultra Trail Champion, 2017 World Long-Distance Mountain Running Championship Runner-Up, 2011 World Mountain Running Champion, 3 x Olympic Trials Marathon Qualifier, 3 x Vermont City Marathon Winner
Notable FKTs
Camel’s Hump, Burrows Trail ascent (2020)*on Strava
Kasie is fortunate to be able to walk out her backdoor in Huntington, Vermont into land filled with cross country ski trails, super fun single track, maple trees, and ever-changing wildlife. She lives with her husband, two children, cats, goats, pigs, and guinea hens. How her time is spent changes with the seasons, but running has always been a throughline and, overtime, a platform for making a positive impact.

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School Bates College
Occupation PhD Candidate in Philosophy at Harvard University
Running Highlights
Course Record at 2023 Millinocket Half Marathon
Top 15 at Breakneck 2023
Top 35 at CCC 2022
2nd USATF 50k Trail Championships 2021
1st Vermont 50 Mile 2021
1st Moosalamoo 2022 (course record)
FKTs
Pemigewasset Loop (2020)
Alongside running, Britta enjoys skiing, biking, and cooking without recipes. She grew up in Vermont and presently lives in Portland, ME and is working towards a PhD in Philosophy. Her work focuses on the ethics of climate change, and her dissertation aims to develop a framework for making climate policy decisions in deeply unjust and non-ideal circumstances. Once she finishes her degree Britta hopes to teach, ideally somewhere in the New England area.
Favorite GRP Run Experience
"It's been amazing to be part of a community of people who are both amazing runners and wonderful people! I've learned so much from my teammates and Craftsbury coaches. I especially love running dirt roads and getting to know people in person at Craftsbury Camp, and having a team at races to celebrate the highs and lows with."

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School: University of Notre Dame (Undergraduate)/Syracuse University (Graduate)
Occupation: Neurosurgery Research Associate
PRs:
5k: 16:07
10k: 33:09
Marathon: 2:34:33
Running Highlights:
2024 Olympic Marathon Trials Qualifier
2023 Baystate Marathon Champion and Course Record Holder
2023 Sri Chimnoy Marathon Champion and Course Record Holder
Annie grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio and started running at the age of 6 when she joined her grade school track team. In high school, she was an 8-time state champion before earning a number of All-American, Regional, and ACC honors at the University of Notre Dame and Syracuse University. Annie began running marathons in 2023, qualifying for the 2024 Olympic Marathon Trials. Outside of running, Annie works full time as a research associate in the Neurosurgery Department at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. In her free time, she enjoys reading, traveling, and bar trivia.

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School University of Evansville
Occupation Nonprofit Development
Running Highlights:
1st at Big South Fork Race 2023 (course record)
1st at Dirt Circuit Panther Creek 3hr 2023 (course record)
1st at Norris Ultra Dam Hard 25k

Sophie grew up running in the woods of southern Indiana, first as a wild little kid and later with her high school cross country team in the local state park. Soccer was her first passion and she pursued that with full commitment until a concussion in college sidelined her from contact sports for good. She still craved a team atmosphere and so walked onto the cross country team at the University of Evansville and continued her running career. It wasn’t until moving to Knoxville, TN and falling in love with the mountains there that she got back into trail running again. A job with a nonprofit brought her to Vermont in 2024 and she’s been (mostly) patiently learning how to ski between days running on the endless gravel roads. She’s been truly embracing her new home in the northeast and can’t wait to experience her first summer training in Vermont. Outside of running, she loves to bike, read, play with her dogs, and bake way too many sweets.

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School University of Massachusetts Amherst
Occupation Musician, Wild Food Forager
Notable Results
Top 10 at Mt. Washinton 2023
USATF-NE Mountain Circuit Champion (2021 & 2022)
1st at Waterville Valley Mountain Race 2021
1st at Ascutney Mountain Race 2022
1st at Cranmore Mountain Race 2022
2nd at Loon Mountain Race 2021
5th at Tindahlaup Mosfellsbær (Iceland) 2021
6th at 2022 USATF Trail Marathon Championships - Breakneck Trail Run
7th at 2022 USATF Classic Mountain Championships - Whiteface Mountain Race
FKTs
Long 7 Sisters (2022)
Rutland SP & Barre Falls Loop (2020)
Ever since joining his high school cross country team, Stephen has been hooked on endurance sports. Triathlons and bicycle touring led to obstacle racing and more. In trail running, he has found a sport both pure and multifaceted, which keeps him motivated to master the discipline. Outside the sports sphere, Stephen is a musician and composer, often releasing music under the pseudonym Cooney Thatcher. He has toured many parts of the country over the years, performing his music. The remaining daylight is spent avidly foraging for edible wild plants. Stephen has a budding business leading foraging walks, supplying wild harvested produce, and deepening his ethnobotanical knowledge. He lives in Portland, ME with his fiancée, Charlotte

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School Dartmouth College
Occupation MS Engineering/MBA student at Harvard University
Running Highlights
10th Bandera 2023
1st Sun Mountain 50k 2022
Elena first fell in love with trail running as a four year old trying to keep up with her dad bounding down Mt. Mansfield in Vermont. However, without the mountains nearby in her hometown of Cincinnati, Ohio, she grew up focusing her energy on ice hockey, which she played at Dartmouth College. It wasn’t until she hung up the skates that she returned to running, using it as a way of exploring new areas, relaxing in nature, and building friendships in Seattle, WA, where she lived after graduating. More recently, grad school brought her back to the East coast, where she lives in Boston with her partner, Will, and studies as a joint MS Engineering/MBA student. Outside of running, she loves to ski, bike, climb, and try to beat her family at the daily Wordle.
Favorite GRP Run Experience
"My favorite GRP memory was the 20 mile run we did in some gnarly weather all around Lake Willoughby during camp. It's a rare combination for me to have some fun new trails to explore and have a great group of people to do that with, so I felt like I was smiling the entire time. We shared our hottest takes, swapped lots of stories, and finished feeling the familiar sense of belonging amongst teammates. Plus the hot shower and food afterwards was heavenly."

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School Cornell University
Occupation Founder and Coach of Forward Focus Running
PRs
5k: 15:56
10k: 32:58
Half Marathon: 1:12:56
Marathon: 2:32.48
Notable Victories
OTQ 2024
New Bedford Half Marathon 2022
Katie grew up in West Windsor, NJ and started running competitively when she was 13. In high school, she was a Footlocker Cross Country Finalist and then continued on to Cornell University where she was a 3X All-American. Since college, Katie has competed at both the 2016 and 2020 Olympic Marathon Trials, placing 28th and 57th respectively. She has also competed for Team USA at the 2013 International Chiba Ekiden in Chiba, Japan and the 2014 Edinburgh Great Cross Country Race in Edinburgh, Scotland. Outside of running, Katie enjoys spending time with her dog, visiting the US National Parks, hiking, and baking.
Favorite GRP Run Experience
"It has been really special for me to build new friendships through GRP Run. I love how I feel connected to and supported by my teammates & coaches across the country. When we have the opportunity to see each other in person at races and other events, it feels natural because we keep up with each other well. It is always fun to go to races and feel like I have a community of people to enjoy the experience with."

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School Columbia University / NC State University
Occupation Strategy & Operations Manager at DoorDash
PRs
3k Steeplechase: 8:48
8k XC: 23:52
10 XC: 29:23
Notable Results
NACAC Team USA runner 50k 2023
1st Black Canyon 60k 2021 (Course Record)
2nd Mammoth Trail Fest 26k 2022
1st Tushars Mountain Marathon 2022
1st Sean O'Brien 50k 2020
FKTs
Joshua Tree Traverse (2023)
Mt. San Antonio- Baldy (2019)
Mt. Wilson (2020)
Iron Mountain (2021)
Currently residing in the land of burritos & sunshine (Los Angeles, CA), Aubrey enjoys a hearty serving of steep singletrack before washing it down with a post-run ocean dip. Aubrey arrived at trail running via an athletic, multi-sport youth; long days hiking in the Sierras with his family; and competing for Columbia and NC State’s Cross Country and Track teams. Aubrey’s motivated by exploring new natural places around the world and ongoing growth. Outside of running, Aubrey enjoys long road trips, coffee (his morning ritual is a bit obscene), and the trilogy of F’s — Frannie (his wife), family, and friends.

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School Dartmouth College
Occupation Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Speech Neuroscience at Boston University
PRs
Half-Marathon: 1:17:21
Marathon: 2:39.34
Notable Results
1st at Speedgoat 28k 2023
5th at Kodiak 2023
50k Trail National Champion 2023 (Ragged Mountain)
6th USATF Trail Half Marathon Championship 2023
Marathon OTQ 2020
1st Cape Cod Marathon 2019
Hannah grew up in St. Johnsbury, Vermont. While her athletic passions in high school were initially soccer and basketball, she found an additional love for outdoor track and cross country her sophomore year and then went on to compete for Dartmouth College. Since college, she has developed an even deeper passion for running, and she has become intrigued with the journey of testing her mental and physical limits in the marathon Hannah has a clinical background in speech pathology and now does research in ways we can use speech as a biomarker to detect neurodegenerative diseases. Outside of running and research, Hannah loves hiking, all forms of skiing, and swimming in high alpine lakes with her husband and their dog, Bekele.

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School: Dartmouth College
Occupation: Information Security Engineer

Running Highlights:
14:07 5,000m
29:59 10,000m
2:19:13 Road Marathon
USATF 50k Trail Champion at Ragged 50k in 2023
Kodiak 50k 3rd place and UTMB OCC Qualifier in 2023
Rapid motion through space has always been a priority for Phil. From the track to the road to the trails, he loves putting one foot in front of the other. He also deeply enjoys his nine-to-five mission of stopping cybercriminals in their tracks and preserving the sanctity of the internet as a place to post GPX tracks and summit pics. His favorite moments in life have been meeting the love of his life freshman year while on the cross country team at Dartmouth, finding their dog in the woods in Oklahoma, marrying the love of his life on a pond in New Hampshire, and island hopping in the Galapagos with his family.

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School Iona College
Occupation Litigation Paralegal
PRs
3k Steeplechase: 10:01
5k: 16:26
10k (roads): 34:45
Half Marathon: 1:14:36
Notable Results
4th place in steeple chase at UK Championship 2023
Former Iona Gael with a passion for jumping water pits and vegan pizza. Originally from Long Island, NY, Jessica now lives in Denver, CO working remote full-time as a Litigation Paralegal. Jessica specializes in track and road events ranging from the 3000m steeplechase to the half marathon. In college, she was a four-time Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference champion and multi-time NCAA D1 Championship qualifier in the steeplechase and cross country.
When she's not running, Jessica enjoys baking vegan goodies, hiking with her pup, Olive, and thrifting vintage clothing from the local Goodwill. Jessica has a MA in History and is still trying to figure out what she wants to be when she grows up.
Favorite GRP Run Experience
"I really appreciate the friendships I’ve built with my GRP teammates and coaches over the past two years! It’s been so exciting watching teammates crush races, take down FKTs and earn OTQs. I enjoy having them to root for and appreciate all the support they give me (runners, rowers, and skiiers included). And of course, summer camp at Craftsbury was a blast-- the food is unreal!"

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School Cornell University
Occupation Biomechanical Engineer
PRs
Mile – 4:40
3k – 9:08
5k – 15:53
10k – 33:16
Half Marathon – 1:14:35
Marathon – 2:38:19
Notable Results
2017 USATF T&F Championships Qualifier
2018 NACAC XC Team USA Member
2018 Hartford Marathon Champion
2019 Vermont City Marathon Champion
2020 Olympic Marathon Trials Qualifier
2024 Hartford Marathon Runner-Up
2025 Scranton Half Marathon Champion
Originally a soccer player, Rachel transitioned to running her sophomore year of high school and never looked back. She went on to run for Cornell University where she earned five DI All-American honors, including two 4th place finishes in the 3000m steeplechase. Since graduating, she has continued competing in track and cross country while also delving into the world of road racing. Rachel made her marathon debut in 2018, winning the Hartford Marathon that fall and qualifying for the 2020 Olympic Marathon Trials.
Outside of running, Rachel works full-time as a biomechanical engineer at an orthopedic research lab. She also coaches through Katie Kellner’s coaching company, Forward Focus Running, and is the organizer of the Rhode Island Grand Prix, an annual road racing series for RI-based runners and running clubs. Rachel currently lives in Providence, RI with her husband, John, and their two young children, Charlotte and Thomas.

School Columbia University
Occupation Biotech HR Business Partner
PRs
5k: 16:14
Half Marathon: 1:14:54
Marathon: 2:36:57
Notable Results
OTQ 2024
Caroline found running early in life at 10 years old, running for her Catholic school league in Westfield, New Jersey. She continued through high school and college, running events ranging from the mile to 10k. After college, Caroline has moved up in distance to the half marathon and marathon. In parallel, Caroline started her career as a management consultant and now specializes in strategic HR in the biotech industry. She currently lives in Boston and enjoys curling up with a good book or taking walks around Beacon Hill when she’s not working or running.
Favorite GRP Run Experience
"Competing as a team at Club XC Nationals in Tallahassee: "we performed even better than expected and it lit the flame for all of us going into 2022."

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School Western Colorado University, University of Colorado, Boulder, UVM
Occupation Clinical Mental Health Counseling student
PRs
Mile: 4:49, 5k: 16:08, 10k: 34:00
Notable Results
DII national runner up in the 3k 2022, 9x DII All-American
Katie grew up in Golden, Colorado and started running competitively at 14 when she joined her high school’s cross-country team. She went on to compete for Western Colorado University where she was a 9x DII all-American and a national runner-up. She finished her eligibility as a graduate transfer at the University of Colorado. Katie is currently completing her master’s in clinical mental health counseling at the University of Vermont. In her free time, Katie loves skiing and being outside.

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School Harvard
Occupation Political Strategist & Author
Notable Results
28th (5th American) at UTMB 2023
3rd at Canyons Endurance Runs 100M 2023
3rd at Bandera 2023
Top 50 at UTMB 2022
1st Cruel Jewel 100 2021 (course record)
FKTs
S.C.A.R. (2022)
Art Loeb (2022)
Born & raised in the beautiful backwoods of Southern Appalachia and the North Cascades, mountain trails underfoot have been a constant for Canyon ever since he took his first steps. He has been running as a means of play & exploration for most of his life, frequently startling deer and foxes in the open meadows and farmlands near his home and ducking through forests of rhododendron to link up forgotten logging roads hidden deep in the mountains. Canyon keeps coming back for the grounding sense of connection - to self, others, and the land - that flows unrestrained on the trail, and which feels all the more essential amidst this digital world. It's those same things, manifested in a very different way, that draw him to the work of organizing for political change. With his dear friend Senator Chloe Maxmin, he co-authored Dirt Road Revival: How to Rebuild Rural Politics and Why Our Future Depends on It, and is the co-founder of Dirtroad Organizing, an organization dedicated to progressive rural organizing.
Favorite GRP Run Experience
"My favorite experiences with GRP have been getting to meet up with teammates and coaches at races across the country + globe. If I had to pick one, it would be the annual team camp at Craftsbury in the summer! Learning to shoot from the GRP Biathlon team, going on a long rainy adventure trail run with the skiers, bonfire and games of stump with the rowers, the legendary Craftsbury meals, swimming in the lake, running the dirt roads, visiting Bread & Puppet and a local brewery... good living!"

Apply

**Applications for the 2026-2027 GRP Run Team** open March 30, 2026.

Applications will be accepted March 30-April 17th. Applicants will be notified of their status by April 24th. Athletes must be based out of the United States..
Apply here. Email alanna.mcdonough@craftsbury.com for more information.

FAQs

What is GRP Run?

We are the Cedar Sprigs, a team of elite runners pursuing excellence in distance and ultra distance road and trail events. We use our platform as athletes to advocate for environmental sustainability and to promote active lifestyles in our home communities. As a non-residential team, we connect through a mix of remote platforms, in-person training camps at the Craftsbury Outdoor Center, and regionalized meet-up opportunities.

Our program offers individuals customized coaching and flexibility. Many clubs out there put all athletes on the same generic program that isn’t tailored at all to individual athletes’ training needs, desired racing progressions, or goals. With GRP Run, you will have access to excellent coaches who will invest time to learn about your background, help you set goals, and align your training plan to meet those goals. You will be able to work with your coach to customize plans to meet your scheduling needs and facility access.

GRP Run is one branch of the Craftsbury Green Racing Project. The Craftsbury GRP also supports teams in xc skiing, rowing, and biathlon. Our teams have produced several Olympians and we regularly qualify athletes to represent Team USA at international competitions.

Expectations

Commit to consistent training
Represent Craftsbury Green Racing Project at competitions and wear our team kit
Timely and open communication with coaching staff
Keep an updated training log and share it with coaching staff
Attend in-person meetups and monthly team get-togethers on Zoom
Contribute monthly to team projects
- This varies from month to month but often includes collaborative content creation for the website and social accounts of the team and of the Craftsbury Outdoor Center. Team projects may also involve managing team sponsor relationships, appearing as a guest speaker at Craftsbury Running Camps or helping with other Outdoor Center programs.
Advocate for environmental sustainability and healthy lifestyles in your home community
Encourage your teammates
Respect your competitors
Abide by USADA anti-doping rules,and principles of fair play

Who Should Apply?

Are you:

A post-collegiate runner focused on distance road or trail races?
Motivated to chase fast times?
Craving a team experience?
In need of a flexible training schedule due to your job?
Passionate about environmental issues?
Committed to giving back to your community?

Running

We are looking for motivated athletes with inspiring goals and competitive running experience that demonstrates potential to reach those goals. We are interested in athletes who prioritize training appropriately and consistently, and who strive for personal improvement.

Examples of goals our current athletes aim for:

Olympic Trials qualification standard in Marathon
PR finishes at Regional and National Championships
Securing a Golden Ticket entry into Western States

Examples of running experience that we look for:

National and/or all-American level in NCAA XC/Track and Field
Demonstrated progress towards 2024 Olympic Trials Marathon standard
Competitive performance at regional/national trail events

We look beyond on-paper results. If you think your past results don’t tell us the whole story about where you plan to go and what you are capable of, we are ready to listen.

Team

College athletes often feel a gaping hole in their lives after they graduate and leave their college teams behind. It is not easy to continue racing on your own without that built-in support network. Many of our current athletes say their favorite part of GRP Run is being part of a team again. We seek talented athletes who value community and want to contribute to a team.

How Does it Work?

GRP Run has two sub teams: GRP Road and GRP Trail, but the support structure is similar for both. We provide each athlete with 1:1 coaching, team gear, on-site training camps, and race support, plus discretionary travel support. In return, athletes support the Green Racing Project’s main sponsor, the Craftsbury Outdoor Center, through projects such as blog writing, social media posts, and guest speaking at running camps. We ask athletes to commit to one year with the team at the time, with the intention of supporting athletes as long as they continue to train and perform at the elite level.

Benefits

Comprehensive individualized training plans
Regular check-ins with your coach
Race entry fees reimbursement
Official GRP Run race uniform & kit
- GRP Road supported by Tracksmith, i
- GRP Trail supported by Patagonia, including Pro Deal Access
Annual training camp at theCraftsbury Outdoor Center (including airfare if needed)
Discretionary travel support- (Each athlete identifies an appropriate individual target event together with coaching staff and we help cover travel costs)
Annual shoe stipend ($350)
USATF annual membership fee reimbursement
Team social gatherings and events
Support, camaraderie, and sharing of experiences among a community of athletes
Advocacy
A driving part of our mission and that of our primary sponsor, theCraftsbury Outdoor Center, is to promote environmental sustainability and healthy lifestyles through sport. We seek athletes who give back to their communities through volunteer work, coaching, advocacy and community organizing. Our hope is to help empower athletes who care deeply about our environmental crises to become more impactful.

GRP Run 2024-25: Year In Review

Running Highlights (Road)

Olympic Trials Participants (Marathon)

Katie Kellner (4th time qualifier) 37th

Caroline Williams (1st time qualifier) 88th

Jackie Gaughan 25th

National Championships

Jessica Scheriff, UK National Championships

New PRs & Notable Results

Marathon

Phil Royer (2:18.53) CIM

Annie Heffernan (2:30.26) CIM

Hannah Rowe 1st place at VT City Marathon

Half Marathon

Hannah Rowe (1:15.21) Cambridge Half

Other

Phil Royer top-10 at Mt Washington

Steve Kerr top-10 at Mt. Washington

Hannah Rowe 4h at Mt. Washington

Team Events

Antrim Half Marathon (Ireland)

Jackie Gaughan 7th, Annie Heffernan 9th, Caroline Williams 21st

Individual Sponsorships Procured

Jackie Gaughan signed with Saucony!!

Running Highlights (Trail)

International Ultras

Steve Kerr, Sky Running Championship

Phil Royer 38th at OCC in Chamonix

Notable Results

Elena Horton 1st at Canyons 100mi

Canyon Woodward 1st at Canyons 100mi, 23rd at UTMB

Phil Royer 15th at Lavaredo 50k

Britta Clark 1st at Lavaredo

Mead Binhammer 1st at Jigger Johnson 50miler, 1st at Catamount 50k, 8th at Grindstone 100k

Sophia Etienne 2nd at Trapp Mountain Marathon

Aubrey Meyjer 4th at Scout Mountain Ultra

Nigel Bates 3rd at Chocorua

Hannah Rowe 1st at VT 50k

Steve Kerr 4th at Jigger Johnson 100miler

New FKTs

Hannah Rowe and Phil Royer - Huemul Circuit in El Chalten, Mixed Gender FKT (11h 27m 46s)

Mead Binhammer

Course Records

Britta Clark at Millinocket Half Marathon (1:23.46)

Community Involvement

Progressive Political Activism- Check out Canyon’s new book Dirt Road Revival and hear about his story in the film Rural Runners
Event organizing for the Richmond Trail Running Club. (Check out how the RTRC community Supported Ben with his Long Trail FKT)
Speaking to high schoolers at Craftsbury Running Camps
Coaching – Boulder Mountain Warriors, Forward Focus Running, helping autistic students compete in first road race
Race Directing - Rutfest, ALFC Trail Race, Goshen Gallop
Race Volunteering
Alpine Stewarding with the Green Mountain Club
Volunteering at Bikes Not Bombs
Chairing wellness committees & organizing mountain outings for coworkers and fellow students
Trail clean-up efforts
Creating recycling system at work
Coaching friends and family towards a race build-up
Certifying a therapy dog to be able to go into nursing homes & schools