CVR Birthdays this week:
Happy Birthday to: Pam Erickson, Amy Holibaugh (new age group!), Meredith Naughton, Tim Noonan, Phyllis Tillinghast (new age group!), and Natalia Hayes!
Hello from Montpelier,
Well it only took me a month but I got to updating the newsletter, and it’s now time to publish and I left my little preamble for last! So this week it’s short and sweet, because you don’t need a musing from me, you will want to read through all the newsy updates packed into this email instead! One note – I’m going to send out a separate email later this week with an update on the June club meeting, including date, call for agenda items, and to solicit a member to host the meeting. Be on the lookout for that update soon!
Read on for updates including our Green Up team’s haul, CVR members out crushing it at regional races, CVR race updates (including the unfortunate cancellation of the Barre Town Spring Run), among other great updates. I also want to call attention to a new CVR Member perk – Onion River Outdoors is now offering CVR members a 15% discount on running-related apparel! Read below for details and how to access this incredible and generous offer from our long-time partner and sponsor.
Please feel free to reach out anytime with information you’d like to see featured, I’ve gotten lots of tidbits to share, and also welcome photos and stories from your adventures out in the running world. Looking forward to hearing more!
Warmly,
Heather Tomlins
CVR Green Up Day a Success!
Thanks to our intrepid group of ten volunteers: Dot Helling, Maureen Carr and Tim Noonan, Diane Jones, Doreen Audette, Jim Rohr, Fred Pond, Donna Smyers, and Cindy and Mack Gardner-Morse! This crew was able to Green Up most of the Fun Run route from the start on the bike path to the Three Mile Bridge. A big thank you to all the volunteers for coming up and helping to Green Up! 12 Green Up garbage bags, 7 tires, 4 sleeping bags, one bucket with trash, a few pieces of a sofa, and a few other fun surprises. Great work team! We appreciate your efforts very much.
Recent Race Results – Members out in Regional Races
We had a surprisingly race-free weekend in the central Vermont area, but that didn’t stop CVR members from getting out there and competing in the region. Congratulations to John Martin (1st, M70-79) and Dot Martin (2nd, W60-69) for their age group wins in the Maine Coast 5K! And as Joe notes, he and Katie “also participated” in races, but failed to take credit enough for them both – Katie’s return to running and a great performance in the 5K and Joe finished his second marathon! Great job to all!
Upcoming Races and Club Volunteer Needs
Update on the CVR Race Schedule – due to unforeseen circumstances, the Barre Town Spring Run that was scheduled for May 18 has been cancelled this year. However – for those itching to get out and run a race that day, Spaulding High School is hosting its Crimson Crawl, a 5K fundraiser for UVM Children’s Hospital. More info here!
- This Saturday, May 11, 10:00am: CVR’s Adamant Half Marathon and Relay, Adamant. This is a CVR/ORO race series race. Donna has enough volunteers but if you’re still interested in helping, just send her an email at dosmyers@gmail.com. Thank you!
- Don’t forget the Double Dirt Challenge will be back this year after all! Craftsbury will host the Genny Tenny on Sunday, May 12 (Mother’s Day) and runners who compete in both the Adamant Half and the Genny Tenny will be eligible for a special finisher’s medal (and bragging rights). More details on the Adamant Half website above and the Genny Tenny website (discounted entry to Genny Tenny for DD participants!).
- Saturday, June 8, 9am: CVR’s Capital City Stampede 10K and 5K Power Walk, Montpelier. This is a CVR/ORO race series race – the fastest 10K course in Vermont! This race is also shared with the Vermont Senior Games Association. New this year is a 5K Power Walk option that will be open to ages 10 and up. Volunteers are needed! Jim is looking for course safety monitors, finish line crew, and aid station volunteers! Please reach out to Jim directly at jimflintvt@gmail.com or sign up under the Members section of the CVR website.
CVR cannot put on races without volunteer support, and your help is needed. Please volunteer now to help the race directors fill necessary jobs and plan for full race day support. Volunteer now online using the Volunteer link on the CVR website homepage at https://cvrunners.org OR by email to the race directors above.
Fun Runs –> Other Runs –>Trail Season!
Trail Running – first run will be May 25!
Mark Howard is starting to get this year’s trail runs organized but he needs your help! If you’d like to be a host, please take a look at the sign up sheet here. The first trail run is planned for May 25 and a host is still needed, though there are now hosts for a couple of runs in June. Mark has also started a Google Group as a way to get information out – if you’d like to receive the Trail Running details every week (separate from this update), please email Mark.
Tuesday Fun Runs
Tuesday Fun Runs set off every Tuesday at 5:30pm from the DoL parking lot. Starting this month we will be trying something new. We will alternate meeting up at a local restaurant/watering hole with a second meetup in the month at a local park, potluck-style! Since the weather is still making up its mind about what season it is, we’ll start with an indoor option for the 2nd Tuesday, and celebrate late spring with an outdoor gathering in Hubbard Park for the last Tuesday. Special thanks to Merill Creagh for her legwork to make park meetups happen! And thanks to Darrel Lassel for continuing to be our local social organizer too. For May, the meetup schedule is as follows:
- Tuesday May 14: Bear Naked Growler (Darrel confirmed that Penzo’s will deliver pizza there without delivery charge, and that the group can also bring its own chips/snacks if preferred)
- Tuesday, May 28: Hubbard Park (see some Do’s and Don’ts on the Park Gathering here)
- As a note, for these post-Fun Run gatherings, Fun Run will still start/end at the DoL parking lot, and participants who wish to join the gatherings will be responsible for getting themselves to the meeting spot!
Sponsor Spotlight – Onion River Outdoors – CVR Member Store Discount
CVR Partner ORO Announces CVR Discount!
ORO is happy to share a new CVR member perk – 15% off all running gear, including running shoes, running apparel and socks, reflective gear, run vests, etc. Special orders of Hoka and Altra running shoes included! Put that CVR membership to good use and support this incredible local outdoor store and long-time CVR sponsor and partner. When you shop, tell the cashier at check out that you are a CVR member and they will check your name against our current list of members. Thank you Onion River Outdoors – we really appreciate this and look forward to seeing you in the shop!
| News, Races, and Updates from around the Region **New this week** Vermont Corporate Cup 5K Run and Walk – Montpelier, May 16th This year’s Corporate Cup (the 41st edition!!) registration closes on May 13th, so if you’re not signed up yet – hop to it! More information can be found here. **New this week** Take to the Trails 5K – Thetford Center, May 19th Maple Leaf Children’s Center, a non-profit preschool situated in Thetford, VT, is thrilled to announce its inaugural 5k & Kids Field Day taking place on Sunday, May 19, 2024, at 10 a.m. The race will unfold along the renowned woodland trail nestled within the picturesque Thetford Academy campus. A delightful array of by-donation games for children awaits in the field at 10:30 a.m., serving as both the starting and finishing point of the event. Additionally, participants can indulge in refreshments available at a dedicated table, and a food truck will be on hand for those seeking additional culinary delights. The entirety of the event’s proceeds will contribute to supporting the commendable initiatives of the non-profit center. Registration and more details can be found here. The Race Against Racism 5K and Rally – May 25th in Montpelier This will be a great way to show support for this annual statewide anti-racist event, organized by youth from several Vermont high schools and will be held on the State House lawn on May 25th. There will be a public rally, notable speakers, performances and live music. There will be a 5K walk or run at 1:30pm from the State House with a scenic loop through Montpelier. There will be kids activities too. More information and registration information can be found here. Northeast Kingdom’s “Three Great Runs” for 2024 If you’re looking for any excuse to get up to Newport, VT, this year, check out the NEK’s “Three Great Runs” for this year – the Dandelion Run (May 18), the Harry Corrow Freedom Run (July 4), and this fall’s Fly to Pie on October 5! Details on each race can be found in the linked websites above. The New England Challenge – 2 Coupons Available for Discounted Marathons/Half Marathons We still have 2 coupons available for CVR members interested in the New England Challenge race series. This is a six day marathon race series, where each consecutive day they hold a race in one of the New England states. The series begins in Fairlee, Vermont on May 10th and ends in Hartford, CT on May 15th. Their marathon courses are USATF certified, looped courses and are chip timed. All participants receive a race singlet, and finishers receive a medal. If you are interested in a coupon, please reach out to me, first come first served. St Monica/St Michael 5K St Monica and St Michael are hosting their 7th annual 5k fun run/walk on May 31 to help raise funds for the school. https://runsignup.com/Race/VT/Websterville/SaintsShuffle Vermont City Marathon and RelayThe prices of The M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon & Relay increase on May 12, don’t miss out on this opportunity to sign up before the price increase! Vermont’s 100 on 100 Relay Race – Cancelled for 2024 Sadly, news came out that the 100 on 100 Relay has been cancelled for this year! Will monitor this and see if this will be revived in future. FOR SALE **New this week** Rental available in October for New Hampshire Marathon CVR Member Kari Bradley has a potential rental option available the week/weekend of October 5 in Newfound Lake, NH, which would be ideal for anyone who has plans to run the New Hampshire Marathon. If this sounds like something you may be looking for, please reach out to Kari at karibradley99@gmail.com. **New this week** Member selling some nice running items! Saucony lightweight water-resistant rain jacket / rain shell, men’s medium. Two zip pockets, vented front and back, hood. Packs away into either pocket. Excellent quality and like-new condition, worn only 2 or 3 times. $30. Photos: https://vermont.craigslist.org/spo/d/montpelier-saucony-rain-shell-mens/7744501470.html One ticket for the Trail Running Film Festival screening in Ludlow on Friday, May 17. Ticket price was $20, any offer welcome. https://trailfilmfest.com/films/ Contact Graham Sherriff – graham.a.sherriff@outlook.com 10% off Opened in October 2022 in Waitsfield Vermont The Mad Rover carries lifestyle and outdoor apparel for all seasons. We carry STIO, KUHL, PRANA, JETTY and FAIR HARBOR to name a few. We stock backpacks and bags, Sunglasses, Jewelry, Socks, Hats and Hydration vessels of all sizes. All CVR members get 10% off. Owner Steve Kenny has been an avid runner for 20 years. |
| Club Needs, Opportunities, and Reminders Quarterly Newsletter Support We are cooking up some ideas on this – watch this space for more info soon! Membership Renewal – Reminder Stan is sending out a reminder to folks about renewing. Renew so you can continue to receive these amazing newsletters! It takes less than 5 minutes. Check your status! 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. 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.Race SeriesThe race series is on again! ORO has updated the series poster (below) to reflect the corrected date for the Groton Forest Trail Run! ORO is also planning to update the poster to include the CVR website for more public spaces. Stay tuned!  |
| Club Info:Elected Officers President – Heather Tomlins Vice President – Tim Noonan Finance – John Valentine Secretary – Cheryl Lasell At Large Executive Committee: Anne Treadwell & Dot Helling John Hackney: web page and timing Donna Smyers: timing Sal Acosta: Equipment tracking/storage Stan Brinkerhoff: club membership tracking Jackie Jancaitis: Race director support Heather Tomlins: Winter Group Run organization. Jeff Prescott: MailChimp Administrator Ann Bushey: Running Grants Joe Merrill: Race Series Tracking and Awards Dinner MC _____________________________________________________________________________ |
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