CVR Birthdays this week:
Happy Birthday to: Gregory Gerdel, Gary Kessler, Tara Cariano, Riley Carlson, & Charlotte Meyer!
Greetings from buggy Adamant,
Yes, the black flies are out here in Adamant. What few people realize, is that black flies are very good at motivating a person to run. Once you step outside, black flies are very good at making forget about all your other troubles and focus only on them. They will swarm you. The only way to avoid them (and their bites) is to move at a quick pace. My best guess is that this is about an eleven minute pace. Unfortunately, once you start, you can’t stop, or risk being swarmed by the pesky critters. So, if you’re looking to improve your running and are lacking a little motivation, just come to Adamant as we’re happy to share (and give away) our black flies.
A couple of CVR members received big news this past week. Both Darragh Ellerson and Dot Helling are being inducted into the Run Vermont Hall of Fame. Both women have long histories of supporting running as well as race accomplishments. It’s a great honor for them. While the ceremony is Memorial Day weekend as part of the Vermont City Marathon, don’t hesitate to congratulate them if you run into them between now and then.
Additionally, according to an article in the Times Argus, club member Brian Bushey, has been selected to be a member of the US Olympic cross-country ski team. Brian is a member of the Utah cross-country ski team and has been competing around the country and world this past year with great results.
Club Meeting
The next meeting is scheduled for the afternoon of June 4th so mark your calendars now. The meeting will be held in Northfield in the Community Room (75 S Main Street, Northfield). Thanks Kim for finding the space.
Membership Renewal – Reminder
For those of you who want to participate in the club race series, time is running out for your inclusion if you haven’t renewed your membership.
There’s a link to RunReg at https://cvrunners.org/join-cvr (“JOIN CVR”). This page also has a printable form for those who prefer to mail their renewal.
Renewing with a multi-year membership means fewer year-end renewals for you and less administration for the club.
Not sure when your membership is due for renewal?
• check your membership card (contact Graham if you need a new one)
•check when your membership expires by logging in to the CVR website. (Here are the instructions to log in)
• contact Graham and he can confirm your renewal date
Trail Running
No trail run this week. The next run will be Saturday May 27, hosted by Natalie Chapell on the East Montpelier trails.
Interested in getting notified about the weekly trail series? Send Donna an email to get on the mailing list. dosmyers@gmail.com
Have a favorite trail or a place you would like to explore with the group, sign up to lead a run. There are slots available in July and August.
You can sign up to Host or check the details and sign up for upcoming runs on the Google Sheet <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_Q5iTs68nmt0zl6WBomiWw3BSZyMWO6-18m1zlDHAYQ/edit#gid=0> or just send me an email mark@ormsbys.com
See you on the trails!
-Mark
Other runs
FUN RUN: Day Light Saving time has happened and Spring is here! People are showing up Tuesday evenings to enjoy roads and company through running and walking in rain or shine. The sunny weather is bringing out the runners. Come join us!
The Long Trail Running Club has Thursday evening runs in Chittenden County, starting and finishing at a brew pub. It’s a fun group, and they usually find good routes. Routes are 4-6 miles long; the group stops from time to time to wait for the caboose to catch up; there’s also often a group that walks. Check out the group at www.meetup.com/longtrailrunning
Volunteers
- VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
- All of the remaining races for 2023 are open and accepting volunteers online using the link on the homepage, so please support CVR’s races and the race directors by volunteering now. Contact John Hackney with any questions about volunteering.
Race Series
It’s a new year and Joe and John are the ones handling the race series tracking. Folks have until June to join the club for early races to count, so the race series tracking won’t be posted until then. Adamant Half Marathon will be the 4th event of 13 in the series after the NYE 5K, Kaynor’s Sap Run, and Paul Mailman 10 Miler. So far, Darrel Lasell is the only CVR member to have done all of the 1st 3!
Web Site
I know we’ve had members running some races outside the local area that I’d like to hear more about. Reach out to John with the details so we can share your experience with the entire club.
Send your running related stories and articles to John at info@cvrunners.org to be published on the CVR website.
Up Coming Events.
Race around the Lake
Part of the Upper Valley Running Club is the Race around the Lake. http://www.barnarts.org/mainstage/race-around-the-lake/ The race is May 21 and is a loop around Barnard Lake. There are a 10K and 5K option. BarnArts Race Around the Lake (runsignup.com)
Capital City Satmpede
Capital City Stampede – Saturday, June 10 @ 9 a.m.!
Registration is now open for the 44th Annual Capital City Stampede in downtown Montpelier! The flat out-and-back course is dubbed as Vermont’s fastest 10k. With a large field expected, 5-year age group prizes will be awarded for the fastest female, male, and nonbinary finishers, starting with age group 10-14, and on up.
The Capital City Stampede does double duty as the Vermont Senior Games Association’s state championship 10k road race. VSGA gold, silver, and bronze medals will be awarded to the top male and female finishers, in five-year age groups, starting at age 50-54, and on up.
Shannon Salembier and Jim Flint are serving as co-race directors. There are ten more volunteer slots to fill for course monitors and water station volunteers. If you can volunteer on race day, please email shannonsalembier@gmail.com. If you can help by doing a Front Porch Forum post for your town, please email jimflintvt@gmail.com. Thank you!
Onion River Outdoors Birdland 5K
Back for a second year of bird-brained fun! Join us June 17th, 2023 to experience the rolling hills, lush vegetation, and calling birds of a Vermont forest in its prime. With an updated course and finish-line festivities, the whole family will enjoy this instant classic 5K. The course consists of 95% single-track trails and traverses some rocks and roots as you climb and descend through picturesque, forested habitats. Total elevation gain is just under 500 feet and has a short maximum grade of 16% and 120% smiles. One fully stocked aid station will be available a little over a mile in and one water-only checkpoint will be waiting for you after the final climb.
Sign up today – https://www.runreg.com/onion-river-outdoors-trail-race
This is part of the CVR/Onion River Race Series!
5k St. Shuffle
St. Monica-St. Michael is hosting their 5th annual 5k St. Shuffle fun run/walk on 5/31/23 at the scenic trail run past historic granite quarries. Start and finish at the field across from Millstone Lodge. Register by May 13 to get a t-shirt! All entrants get a raffle ticket and post-race cook-out. https://runsignup.com/Race/Events/VT/Websterville/SaintsShuffle
100 on 100
Vermont’s 100 on 100 Relay Race is AUGUST 12, 2023
Round up your closest friends and prepare to take on 100 miles of scenic Vermont terrain–while you make an endless supply of memories! The 100 on 100 Relay is a challenging relay where friends converge from across the country to complete 100 miles together along Vermont’s historic Route 100. Push beyond your limits, lean on your teammates, and complete something extraordinary. Plus, we’ll be having an epic after-party at the finish line with delicious food, live music, and beer (21+).
Note for the 100 on 100:
I have a spot for the 100 on 100 but unfortunately we can’t do it due to a wedding that day. They will not refund us, but I can transfer the registration. I wanted to reach out and see anyone is interested in doing the race that hasn’t signed up yet that we could transfer to. Looks like the current price is $799, but we only paid $650, so they would get a deal too! If interested, you can reach me directly at this email. mlmannino@gmail.com
Thanks! Michele
Dandelion Run/Walk/Bike
May 20, 2023
Derby, Morgan, and Holland, Vermont
This is a great half marathon as well as 10 km, 4 mile, 2 mile, 1 mile options. www.kingdomgames.com
5/28/2023 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon, Burlington, Vermont https://www.runvermont.org/vermont-city-marathon-relay/
5/29/2023 Loudoun Street Mile, Shenandoah Valley Runners, Winchester, VA https://www.facebook.com/LoudounStreetMile/
07/08/2023 Twisted Trail 10K Cross Country, Blue Ridge Trail Runners, Belford, VA https://blueridgetrailrunners.wordpress.com/twisted-trail-10k/
7/22/2023 Kicks 4 Kids 5K, River City Runners & Walkers, Parkersburg, WV https://www.rivercityrunners.com/
9/10/2023. Malta 10K, Roundabout Runners Club, Malta, NYhttp://www.malta5k.com/
10/1/2023. Blues Cruise Ultra, 50K, Leesport, PA http://www.bluescruiseultra.com/
Other News
May is Physical Fitness and Sports Month, nationally and in Vermont as proclaimed by Governor Scott. Please take advantage of the improving weather and events and join in. The Governor’s Council on Sports and Physical Fitness has kicked off the month with events like the Corporate Cup and State Agency Challenge on May 11. The Parks prescription program is launched this month as well, as are the Vermont Senior Games. Check all these out on the website at vermontfitness.org and also the celebration nation-wide at https:/health.gov/News/202205/moveinmay-celebrate-national-physical-fitness-and-sports-month. Join us and celebrate yourself!!!!
CVR Equipment Use
Anyone wanting to use equipment send Sal (and cc myself) a request that includes 1) Date equipment to be removed from the shed, 2) Itemized list of equipment being removed; including quantities, 3) Date equipment will be returned to the shed. Please send Sal (and cc the club president) and email to let us know when the equipment has been returned.
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Elected Officers
President – Chris Andresen (andresen41@gmail.com)
Vice President – Kim Caldwell
Finance – John Valentine
Secretary – Cheryl Lasell
At Large Executive Committee: Bob Murphy, Darragh Ellerson
Keep your feet moving
Chris Andresen
If you have a comment or question, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me at: andresen41@gmail.com
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