News and Notes

CVR Birthdays this week:

Happy Birthday to: Mark Howard, Gary Kessler, Tara Cariano, Riley Carlson, Charlotte Meyer, Kimberly Kilroy, Sean Sheehan (new age group!), and Lucy Price!

Hello from Montpelier,

I got the opportunity to take the lead on the race results using the computer program Run Score this past weekend at the Adamant Half Marathon and Relay (results below!). Working at the finish line alongside John Valentine and Bob Murphy (on the Time Machines) as well as Stephanie Helburn and Dot Helling tracking bib numbers for finishers (and Merill Creagh and Sigh Searles handing out medals), we got to talking about the mechanics of the timing system we use and musing about whether the club should look at other systems again, like chip timing, that had been researched in the past but scrapped for cost or other reasons. At the same time, there is something special in the way the club is able to put on races at low cost by leaning on volunteers for essential functions like accurate timing and finish line management. This is a topic worth discussing and considering (no decisions were made while on the side of the road trying to correct timing errors in Run Score!), so if you have opinions or perspective, consider bringing those ideas to the next club meeting June 10th! I’ve added this to the agenda list, among other items.

Meanwhile, below find more updates on the Adamant Half results, our next club meeting updates and agenda items, youth grants report out, and more!

As always, 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 Race Results – Adamant Half Marathon and Relay

This past weekend’s annual Adamant Half Marathon and Relay was a resounding success – a beautiful day, cool and sunny, plus a record number of participants with 113 finishers (which includes the finisher for each of our 6 relay teams), and multiple records being broken. Ezra Merrill-Triplett, 18, smoked the competition to set a new course record (1:22:24, besting the prior record of 1:23:50 set by Stephen Larock in 2021), while also setting the new record for the male under 19 age group previously set by Beckett Markosian in 2019 by almost 14 minutes. Meanwhile, our overall individual female winner was Dylan Broderick, 33, coming in at a very speedy 1:37:58, setting a new record for her age group (W30-39) previously set by Elizabeth Markinson in 2022 at 1:41:17. Our fastest relay team was Amanda Watters and Mike McGrane, finishing in a combined time of 1:31:18 (also setting a course record for the relay, previously held by Aaron Schwartz and Francesca Garofolo in 1:38:57). On top of that, our 2nd place overall finisher, Maxwell English, set a new age group record (M40-49) in 1:24:34, previously set by Gabriel McGann in 2021 of 1:32:56.

Congratulations to Ezra, Dylan, Amanda, and Mike, as well as all age group winners and overall participants for finishing this challenging race. An impressive field – not just in number but in finishing times, with nearly half of finishers coming in at or under 2 hours, on top of all those records being shattered. Full results can be found on the CVR website here, and also featured in the Times Argus this week here. Race competitor Ira O’Meara-Costello also wrote a fantastic article about the race in the Hardwick Gazette which can be found here. Congrats to all finishers, and thank you as always to our volunteers at the aid stations, registration, finish, serving up soups, sweeping the course, and everything in between. This race requires a lot of hands on deck to make it a success – thank you!

Pictured below – (1) Dylan, (2) Ezra, and (3) Amanda and Mike (and their cheerleader!) with Donna (all photos by Barb Flint)

Recent Race Results – Members out and About in Other Races

Congratulations to Don Singer for several accomplishments in the Lincoln (Nebraska) Marathon on May 5th! First, he came in third in his age group (M60-64), in a time of 3:55:35. Also – this was his first marathon since hip replacement in August 2024. Last, but not least – this was his 36th out of races in all 50 states. Excellent efforts, Don!

(Note to members: please send me updates like these and I will gladly help brag about your running pursuits in this newsletter!!)

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. (The poster QR code isn’t working so click herefor registration!).

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 at Cow Hill in Peacham Town Forest
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, hosts still needed for later June and into July. The first trail run will be hosted by Natalie Chapell in just under two weeks on May 25 for a run on Cow Hill in Peacham Town Forest. 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 remaining meetup schedule is as follows:

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!

Youth Grants Report Out
Our Spring Grants program was a great success. CVR donated to nine area youth running and track clubs, from Craftsbury, Barre, Montpelier, Northfield, Williamstown, and East Montpelier. The total amount of funds donated to youth running was $3,350.00! Clubs are using the money for a wide variety of things such as shoes, water bottles, snacks, T-shirts, entry fees, and scholarships for programs. CVR definitely makes a difference! Thank you to youth grants coordinator Ann Bushey for continuing to champion youth running and helping facilitate the grants process.

Next Club Meeting – Monday, June 10 in Barre
Thank you to hosts Jim and Kathleen Rohr for volunteering to have us meet at their home at 360 School Road. The meeting will begin at 6pm, with an informal potluck at 5:30. I will share out the draft agenda closer to the meeting but please continue to share with me any agenda items you’d like to discuss. So far the list includes:

Club sponsorship of post-Fun Run picnics this year
Social media usage
Consideration of a chip timing system
New race equipment/replacement of existing items
Your agenda items!

Please reach out to me by responding to directly to this email or sending me a note at hetomlins@gmail.com for any suggested agenda items.

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

Vermont Corporate Cup 5K Run and Walk – Montpelier, May 16th
Good luck to all of the participants to this Thursday’s Corporate Cup! More information can be found here.

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 Challengerace 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

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.

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.

Current Club Membership Benefits:Don’t forget that you get many benefits to being a member!Meet, run with, and socialize with other area runners of all abilities.Keep up-to-date on area running races and events.Receive a regular newsletter with race results and club news.Be eligible for the Central Vermont Runners/Onion River Outdoors Race Series.Join a club that’s part of the Road Runners Club of America organization.
RRCA is invaluable for insuring CVR races.Become eligible for discounts at these area businesses:Onion River Outdoors – 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.Lenny’s Shoe & Apparel — 10% off running shoes.Ski Rack — 15% off running shoes and running apparel.Mountain Valley Lotus Massage Therapy — 15% off massages

CVR Birthdays this week:

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