M&B publisher Jan Seeley wears many running hats. In addition to publishing Marathon & Beyond for readers of both the print and digital running communities, Jan is a part of the running community on so many other levels. In her hometown of Champaign, Illinois, she is the co-race director of the Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon, a wildly successful weekend of events coming up April 25-26, as well as the race director of the Women's Fitness 5K Run/Walk. Over the past six years, she has been mentor, pacer, or group leader of the Second Wind Running Club's marathon and half marathon training program for the Illinois Marathon. This year, she was honored to be a guide for 17-year-old Ashley Eisenmenger, who is legally blind and training for the Illinois half marathon.    

Recently, Jan was featured on the popular podcast website, Marathon Training Academy. You can listen to the interview which includes the following topics: 

• How she became a race director and what it takes to organize a marathon
• The fraternity/sorority that exists between race directors
• What your marathon medal costs
• Do race directors read online reviews?
• Organizational tips and success habits
• A look at the Second Running Boom
• The unique circumstances around how Marathon and Beyond Magazine came into being

Marathon & Beyond is pleased to be a part of the second annual Trail Running Conference in Estes Park, Colorado, October 9-11, 2014. The first day of the conference is dedicated to trail race directors, with days two and three devoted to trail runners. The event is located at the historic Stanley Hotel, in the majestic mountain town of Estes Park, Colorado.

The event will include expert speaker panels and round table sessions; group runs with guest athletes; interactive workshops on subjects including uphill and downhill running technique, stretching and flexibility; and an expo with trail-related vendors with opportunities to demo trail gear.

Sponsors include Marathon & Beyond magazine, Trail Runner magazine, VFuel, Boulder Running Company, New Balance, and Colorado Life magazine.

The Conference also features a prize draw, raising funds and awareness for ATRA (American Trail Running Association), with prizes from Balega, Icespike, Marathon & Beyond magazine, Colorado Runner Magazine, Trans Rockies Run 3, SkyRunner Series, Mizuno, Colorado Life Magazine, Ultimate Direction, and Skratch Labs. 

The inaugural 2013 Conference attracted nearly 100 attendees. Organizers expect more than 200 trail runners and race directors for the 2014 event!

A trail running film festival is also planned during the Conference - featuring films dedicated to trail running - shown at a local theater in Estes Park. Come and join in a three-day celebration of trail running in the USA! Registration is open for both trail race directors and trail runners. Click here for more details.  

Our M&B GoHat by Headsweats is lightweight, versatile, and comfy - perfect for the spring running season. Current color choices: White with black, red, blue, or pink trim. One size fits all.