CVR Birthdays this week:
Happy Birthday to: Susannah Gravel, Thomas Hogeboom, Kim Kendall, Andy Shuford, Kate MacLean (new age group!), Steven Abraham (new age group!)!
Hello from Montpelier,
A surprise thunderstorm rolled through as I was starting to look at the clock to get out to Fun Run today, and then a late work task landed in my lap and the next thing I knew, the sun had returned and it was almost 6! I managed to get changed and head to the DoL and get my run in, waving hello to those who managed to be on time on their way back. And then Darrel had brought fresh watermelon to share, which was very welcome on this humid evening. This is what I really love about this club – seeing friends, catching up, even when you show up a little later than you had planned. Hopefully my time management and the weather will cooperate more to join the group next Tuesday, and don’t forget we will have our first Hubbard Park CVR picnic following next Tuesday’s Fun Run – see below for more info, but hopefully see many members there, even if you don’t join the run, stop by the park to say hello!
Meanwhile, below find more updates on upcoming races, volunteer needs (Capital Stampede is still looking), CVR/ORO Race Series standings updates (spoiler alert…we haven’t published yet but this is a friendly reminder to renew your membership by end of May to stay competitive in the series!).
And this week, I’m trying something new – I plan to send out a “special edition” newsletter later this week with a profile of a long-running club member that I think everyone will enjoy. I’m hoping this can be a blueprint for periodic special profiles or stories – if you have a story to tell, send me a note! I can always be reached by replying directly to this email or you can write me at hetomlins@gmail.com. Happy running (and reading!).
Warmly,
Heather Tomlins
CVR Race Results – Standing by…
Watch this space for updates on our next race – the Capital Stampede in just a couple of weeks! See below on info to sign up and/or volunteer!
Recent Race Results – Members out and About in Other Races
Nothing to report this week but note to members: please send me updates on your regional run exploits and I will gladly help brag about your running pursuits in this newsletter! (Maybe you want to tell the club about how you did in the VCM this weekend? Just an idea….)
Upcoming Races and Club Volunteer Needs
- 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.
- Sunday, October 6: It’s a long way off, but you can never plan too far ahead, right? Just a reminder that the Leaf Peepers 5K and Half Marathon registration is now open! Get registered here, and start your training for one of Vermont’s best and most scenic races of the year!
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 this Saturday! May 25 at Cow Hill in Peacham Town Forest
The first trail run will be hosted by Natalie Chapell this Saturday for a run on Cow Hill in Peacham Town Forest. Meet in Danville at 213 Cow Hill Road (park in the field) at 7am sharp! 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.
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.
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. Next Tuesday we will have our first Hubbard Park picnic gathering – see below for details! 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!
Reminder on Membership Status and Race Series Standings
Are you curious about where you stand in the CVR/ORO Race Series so far in 2024? Well, the tallies have been updated behind the scenes and will be published at the beginning of June on the CVR website. Why not post them now? Because new members joining or current members who renew by May 31 will get credit for all their races retroactively. Someone could join at the last minute and change the standings retroactively, which has happened before, and we don’t want to cause that confusion.
So this is your friendly reminder that anybody who has not renewed by the end of May will not receive points for any races that they have run to this date. If you want to vie for the bragging rights, hit the membership renewalbutton on the website ASAP!
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 *New this week* Vermont Senior Games State Track & Field Meet – June 15 Saturday, June 15, Burlington High School, starting at 9 a.m. Running and field events, plus 1500-meter Power Walk. Ages 50 and up. Female, male, and nonbinary divisions, with medals in 5-year age groups. Full event details and online registration are at vermontseniorgames.org. This weekend – 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 remaining two of the NEK’s “Three Great Runs” for this year – 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. 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 This Weekend – 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 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!  |
| 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 |
| 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 TBD: 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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