CVR Birthdays this week:
Happy Birthday to: Susannah Gravel, Paschal DeBlasio, Barbara Flint, Thomas Hogeboom, Andy Shuford, Kate MacLean, John Thornton-Sherman, & Joel Thornton-Sherman!
Greetings from your sedentary president in Adamant,
I say “sedentary” as I had my other hip replaced last Wednesday and am not moving around too much yet. Having gone through this process last December I’m aware this is only temporary and am looking forward to being out Tuesday evenings at the fun runs (walking) in the near future. In the mean time, I have plenty of time to sit and ponder the questions of the universe. One of those is how the club addresses/welcomes people with disabilities. My thoughts were directed to this topic, not only due to my own disability, but also the passing of Rick Hoyt (thanks Bob M for alerting me to this). In the 5/23/23 Times Argus there is an article on his passing. Rick Hoyt is a well-known name among those who have run the BAA Marathon. He was a disabled (cerebral palsy, and a quadriplegic) man whose father Dick Hoyt pushed him in a wheelchair through the course for many years. Rick died at the age of 61. Additionally, I learned that a person with a physical disability who had asked to participate in a CVR race last year was denied that opportunity. The race director felt they could not ensure the safety of the person as well as other competitors due to lack of volunteers, experience, and course terrain.
As in addressing runner gender, we’re not talking large numbers of disabled runners. The Vermont City Marathon (which is this coming Sunday) had less than a dozen handcyclists and pushchair competitors last year out of several thousand entrants. By comparison, the Adamant Half Marathon had 57 runners. I don’t want to create an other barrier to any person wanting to participate. To make sure we continue to support all competitors who have the gumption to put themselves out there, I’ve reached out to Vermont adaptive ski and sports organization for their support and expertise. We may not get many disabled entrants, but even one will be a victory for that person.
It seems a busy time in the running world as we transition to summer. A couple of weeks John Martin was in N.C. John did a half ironman at the White lake Half ironman It went well. He persevered despite the heat and won his age group. It was the White Lake pro am half Ironman , White Lake N.C. John’s segments were: Swim 1.2, Bike 56, run 13.1 flat with some wind, 86 degrees. Nice job John!
Charlie Windisch wrote me to mention the club had some representation at last Saturday’s GMAA Pump it Up 5 Miler (This is a nice out and back on dirt roads). Donna Smyers, John Valentine and myself ran on a beautiful morning. There may have been other CVR folks that I missed.
Beth Daut signed up and ran the Mountain Goat 10 miler in Syracuse…..have to say they don’t know what a real hill is, but it was a fun and well supported event.
Barre Town Spring Run Start!
The Barre Town Spring Run was this past weekend. Even though the course had to be slightly modified, there were still 138 finishers. Anne Treadwell was the first female in a time of 22:18. Ben Taska was the first male in a time of 16:57. Rory Levi Boston was the first non-binary runner in a time of 37:07.
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. We’ll meet at 3:00 PM. We are attempting to set up a zoom meeting. I’ll let you know next week about the details. If anyone has any agenda items, please send them to me. Thanks.
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
Natalie Chapell has mapped out 5.5 and 7.5 mile routes on the East Montpelier trails for Saturday. Meet at the Templeton Farm sugarhouse, 3410 Center Rd, E. Montpelier, 7 AM.
More details will be available on Thursday when the trail series email comes out. Not receiving the trail series emails? Send Donna a note to be added to the 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.
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.
Race Results/reviews:
Up Coming Events.
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/
Leaf Peepers
Will Robens reports that registration for Leaf Peepers is now open!
Other News
So this is happening!
I am hoping to run my first 100 mile race at the Vermont 100 Endurance Race and at the same time raise some $$$ for a great cause. Some of you know the story of my eye injury and my mantra of “I GET to do this” so I feel incredibly lucky to be able to attempt this BIG scary goal. (If you don’t know my story, check out the link to my fundraising page below.)
This run feels extra special as all the proceeds from the race fees benefit Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports, which provides sports and recreational programs to people with all sorts of disabilities. The VT 100 is also the world’s first trail and ultra race to support and recognize “visually” and mobility impaired athletes with their own division. How cool is that!
I have the opportunity to raise funds for the race, so if you are feeling like supporting a great cause, here is your chance.
Thank you !!!
Food is love…….
www.ali-lopez.com
802.681.3354
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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