Articles of interest about members’ running commentary and CVR history.


“Records at Northfield”

by Bob Murphy

“Horace Ashenfelter”

by Roger Cranse

“Why Do I Run?”

Thoughts from Bob Murphy on his start as a runner and the early days of CVR.

Read Dot Helling’s article about Darragh Ellerson’s role in women’s running prior to the founding of CVR.

“Bermuda Triangle Challenge” by Joe Merrill

“Buckeye and Steel”

by John Martin

“Seven Head Lamps and Salted Coke”

Vermont 100 Trail Race experience by Ali Lopez

Montpelier 1970’s Race Results

Bob Murphy submitted these articles and results for the Montpelier 11 Mile race for 1975 and 1976, and for the Montpelier 10 Miler for 1977. This race has continued as a 10 miler and is now named the Paul Mailman 10 Miler in honor of CVR member Paul Mailman. Click on the links below to read the accounts of these early Montpelier races. Thanks to Bob for his effort finding these.


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