 Central Vermont Runners |
| President’s Note The CVR – Onion River Race Series is in full swing with well over half the races in the books. There are some changes in the rules this year for CVR members to keep in mind for the remaining races this year. Participation is more of an emphasis in this year’s rules. A runner’s top seven races are scored this year versus six in past years. A runner has to run at least three races in the series to be eligible to win their age and gender category. Also, points are awarded based on the simpler process than past years of finish place among CVR members in your category rather than on the percentage of your time compared to the top CVR finisher in your category. The goal of these changes is to increase participation in this popular race series with our longstanding supportive ORO partner. I hope these changes will make you more likely to jump into our remaining races. The Barre Heritage 5k this weekend presented a great opportunity for the central Vermont running community to gather for camaraderie, mutual support, and a beautiful and challenging course. Kudos to race organizers Nick Becker and Jackie Jancaitis for the great job they did marking the course. Trail races take hours to mark and they rose to the occasion to expertly guide us every step of the way.- Tim Newsletter Highlights and Contents: July 26 – August 8 Upcoming Events- Berlin Pond, Nathan Suter Track Celebration Recent events recap Race Series rules reminder Weekly summer events- road, trail, and track! CVR birthdaysMember benefit highlight Other news, opportunities, and classifieds |
| Upcoming CVR/ORO Race Series Races Berlin Pond Five Miler: This evening race is always a fun time. One lap around Berlin Pond starts hilly and ends flat on Thursday, August 13th. Register here. Northfield 5K Run/Walk and One Mile Kids’ Race: CVR and the Vermont Senior Games Association present the 47th Annual Northfield 5k and One-mile Kids race on Saturday, September 5 in downtown Northfield. This exciting community event for young and old kicks off Northfield’s Labor Day weekend festivities. Register here. Additional Events Nathan Suter Track Celebration: A new date is set for this event! Join us August 21st at the Montpelier Track! See the poster and information on our website. |
| Recent Events Recap Weekly Runs: Members are out on the roads and trails multiple times a week again as the good weather comes back. Tuesday nights at DOL have had great turnouts. This week, runners will head to Chico’s for some social time after the run. Carl will take a head count before we start! Barre Heritage Trail 5k: The trails were great yesterday morning for this fun race! Thanks again to Nick and Jackie for making this event happen! Race Series Standings: Find out where you are in the race series competition following the Bear Swamp here. |
| Race Series Rules Change Reminder Now that we are past the halfway point of the CVR/ORO Race Series, we want to remind members of the changes we’ve implemented this year. 1) Scoring has been changed to a simplified point system, with 10 points awarded to the first CVR finisher in an age group, 9 to the second, etc. 2) We now count the seven best races in the standings instead of six. 3) To be considered the winner of the series for an age group, you must participate in a minimum of three races. 4) Unchanged, but a reminder that you must also volunteer for at least one CVR race to be included in the series standings. |
| Calls for Volunteers Berlin Pond: Bob and Sue could use at least 3 more volunteers. If you can help out, email Bob: robertsemmons@comcast.net Nathan Suter Track Celebration: Volunteers are needed for the rescheduled track celebration. Fill out this form to let them know you can help! Northfield 5k: We always need volunteers to put this race on. Reach out to Tim Noonan (carrnoonan@comcast.net) if you can help out with the festivities. CVR cannot put on races without volunteer support, and your help is always needed. Please volunteer now to help the race directors fill necessary jobs and plan for full race day support. |
| Summer Fun! Official Fun Runs: back on from DOLTuesdays at 5:30! After the run this week, we will meet at Chico’s, Carl will get a head count to let them know to expect us! Saturday Trail Runs: Saturday trail runs are on! Email Mark(howardms@gmail.com) or Heather(hetomlins@gmail.com) to be added to the mailing list. We could really use some hosts, these runs only happen if there are folks willing to coordinate a route! Wednesday Trail Runs: Meet at the North Branch Nature Center for a run through North Branch/Hubbard trails. Get there 5:20 pm for a little orientation, depart at 5:30 pm. All Comers’ Track Meets: Track meets have started on Thursdays at U32! Visit the website here for the full size poster. |
 CVR Birthdays!  Happy birthday to members with birthdays July 26 – August 8- Marcie Bolduc– Audrey Acosta – Addie Hedges – Samuel McConville – Charlie Watt – Greg Jancaitis – Caitlin Acosta – Alexis Dorsey |
| Thank you to our community partners! Don’t forget about the awesome benefits that you receive with your CVR membership from our community partners! See all benefits here! MVL Wellness — Waterbury: 15% off massages. |
| Additional News NEK Weekly Runs: Fun runs are popping up around the Danville and St. Johnsbury area! If you’d like to see what’s happening in that corner of Vermont, follow the Kingdom TNT Run Club on Strava and Facebook for upcoming group runs. Trapp Trail Races: Head to the Von Trapp Family Lodge & Resort Thursdays at 5:30PM from June 25 to August 27 for a 5K trail running race. Whether you are looking to set your PR or just enjoy fresh air and mountain views, we welcome you to come run with us in this series of low-frills races. There will be a well marked course that has some uphills and downhills, but is relatively flat for being on the side of a mountain. The 5K is open to all and is $5 for juniors and summer season passholders and $10 for everybody else. All races will start right at 5:30PM from the Outdoor Center meadow at 800 Trapp Hill Rd. Please park in the large Outdoor Center parking lot and pick up your bib by the green yurt. Register online here or arrive at least 15 minutes before to pick up your bib. Member Special Edition: If you missed the recent Special Editions, check the CVR website! The most recent was a reflection on CVR membership from Jessica Ball. Email Addie if you have some writing you would like to share with the club as well! Membership Renewal – Reminder: Mark Howard is our new membership coordinator. Although the renewal window has closed, check on the details on the website here. CVR Equipment Use: Anyone wanting to use equipment send Sal (and cc Tim) 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) an email to let us know when the equipment has been returned. |
| Air Peyton: This 5k run/walk is returning in September to raise money for pediatric cancer research. Find more information here. Sign up for the race here. |
| Elected Officers President – Tim Noonan Vice President – Nick Becker Finance – Graham Sherriff Secretary – Jennifer Dickinson At Large Executive Committee: Dot Helling, Hannah Brown Appointed Positions John Hackney: website and timing Donna Smyers: timing Sal Acosta: Equipment tracking/storage Mark Howard: club membership tracking Jackie Jancaitis: Race director support Jessica Ball: Winter Group Run organization Mark Howard: Summer Trail Runs organization Jeff Prescott: MailChimp Administrator Sean Sheehan: Youth Running Program Grants Joe Merrill: Race Series Tracking and Awards Dinner MC Addie Hedges: Communications Coordinator / Instagram manager Darrel Lasell and Jim Flint: CVR Facebook page managers |
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