July 12, 2023
CVR Birthdays this week:
Happy Birthday to: Kimberly Caldwell, James Lehneman (new age group!), Kira Saligman McGill, Dennis Casey, Blaise Smith, & Clara Ayer!
Greetings from a soggy Adamant,
We’re starting to dry out here in Adamant after Monday’s extreme rain storm. It will be some weeks before the roads around here are passable again. I hope you were able to stay dry and are able to be back out running again.
In my last newsletter I wrote briefly regarding the Montpelier Mile results. I stated that a new record had been set. My information source was my wife Dot who started the race and was present when the timer presented the finishing times and the winner was awarded a prize for setting the new record. Imagine our surprise when the Times Argus published the results with different times. This was followed by a long string of numerous emails between the timer, Onion River Outdoors staff, and other involved parties to determine why the difference and what WERE the correct results (no record was set). In the end neither the time I wrote or the time in the newspaper were correct. In the end a mechanical issue with one of the timing machines was blamed for the issue. I have a love/hate relationship with my race times (which is a whole other conversation). When I run a race, it’s how I feel that’s important, but even so, I still want to know my finish time and trust that it’s correct.
My bringing this up is to point out the importance of a group of people at every CVR event that quietly do their job behind the scenes. CVR puts on seventeen events over the course of a year. The club has over 1500 people competing in those events. Many of those events have different distance options as well different start times. Within each event awards are given for male/female/non-binary for each 10 year age group. It’s a lot of data to track and to keep straight. It’s been my experience that our timers do an amazing job throughout the race year to get people the right numbers, and quickly.
So, next time you’re running a race, please swing by the timing table and give the folks there (as their bent over their equipment and papers) a “Thank you”.
Be safe out there.
Club Meeting
The next meeting is August 28th. This will be a potluck beginning at 5:30 with the formal meeting beginning at 6:00 PM. We are looking for a place to hold the meeting. Don Singer has graciously agreed to host the meeting at his home located at 262 Hill St in Barre. (Thanks Don)
Membership Renewal – Reminder
It’s not too late to get in a full six races towards the Race Series if you join/renew now!
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.
Not sure when your membership is due for renewal?
• check your membership card (contact Graham if you need a new one)
•check when your membership expires by logging in to the CVR website. (Here are the instructions to log in)
• contact Graham and he can confirm your renewal date
Trail Running
Gary Kessler will lead a 90 minute run on the Blueberry Lake Trails in Warren this coming Saturday. Expect nice runnable single track, there will be plenty of options to go longer or shorter if you want, and great swimming in Blueberry Lake post run. Meet at the Blueberry Lake Trailhead Parking Lot 7:30 AM.
Have a favorite trail or a place you would like to explore with the group, sign up to lead a run. There are slots available in August.
You can sign up to Host or check the details and sign up for upcoming runs on the Google Sheet <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_Q5iTs68nmt0zl6WBomiWw3BSZyMWO6-18m1zlDHAYQ/edit#gid=0> or just send me an email howardms@gmail.com
See you on the trails!
-Mark Howard
Fun Run
FUN RUN: Summer is here! A lot of people are showing up Tuesday evenings to enjoy roads and company through running and walking in rain or shine. The warm weather is bringing out the runners. Come join us!
These runs are not timed. People may time themselves, but the focus is for people to get out, meet new people and enjoy a run.
Other runs
The Long Trail Running Club has Thursday evening runs in Chittenden County, starting and finishing at a brew pub. It’s a fun group, and they usually find good routes. Routes are 4-6 miles long; the group stops from time to time to wait for the caboose to catch up; there’s also often a group that walks. Check out the group at www.meetup.com/longtrailrunning
Volunteers
- VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
- All of the remaining races for 2023 are open and accepting volunteers online using the link on the homepage, so please support CVR’s races and the race directors by volunteering now. Contact John Hackney with any questions about volunteering.
Race Series
Please check it out. If you think there’s an error, please reach out to Joe (roadduck99@yahoo.com).
Web Site
I know we’ve had members running some races outside the local area that I’d like to hear more about. Reach out to John with the details so we can share your experience with the entire club.
Send your running related stories and articles to John at info@cvrunners.org to be published on the CVR website.
Race Results/reviews:
The Bear Swamp Race was this past Saturday. The race, 5.7 miles, had 42 finishers. The first female was : Dylan Broderick in 41:30 and the first male was Sebastian McCabe in 34:24. Complete results are here: bear-swamp-results-2023.pdf (cvrunners.org).
Up Coming Events.
Barre Heritage Trail 5K
The Barre Heritage Trail 5K is coming up July 29th. Registration is open. This race is heavily discounted for those who sign up early! Don’t wait.
Everyone and any body is invited to a course pre-view for the Barre Heritage Trail Race on July 1st at 9 am. This will be a no drop run, run/walk, walk event. You do not have to be registered for the Barre Heritage Trail Race. We will depart the Barre Town Forest Parking area at 44 Brook Street, Websterville, VT at 9am for the 3 mile course. The trail running group will meet earlier that morning at the trails for a different set of trails at 7am. Contact Donna Smyers to get on the trail group email list.
If any members are willing to be “buddies” to people who are new to trail running, support is appreciated. Any questions please contact Jackie at Jacqueline.Jancaitis@rehabgym.com.
Thanks so much!
Jackie
Northfield 5K Run/Walk & 1-mile Kids Run
Registration is open for the 44th Annual Northfield Races on Sat, Sept. 2. The 5k run/walk starts at 9:30 a.m. This year’s 5k race features five-year age group awards for nonbinary, female, and male divisions. Age groups start at 10-14 and go up to 100! For participants ages 50 and up, the 5k road race serves as the Vermont Senior Games 5k state championship. VSGA gold, silver, and bronze medals will be awarded to the top three male and female runners and Power Walkers, in five-year age groups. The one-mile kids’ race starts at 10:45 a.m. Prizes are available for the top three male, female, and nonbinary finishers in age groups 5 to 8, and 9 to 11. Online registration, early registration discounts, and race day details are available at: https://cvrunners.org/cvr-races/northfield-5k/. This fun annual event kicks off the Northfield Labor Day Weekend Festival!
Groton Forest Trail Run
Groton Forest Trail Run is September 9th.
Sign up NOW!
Tomato Trot Trail Run/walk
Cate Farm is hosting the second annual Tomato Trot Trail Run/walk on August 12th, at 4pm. More details to come.
100 on 100
Vermont’s 100 on 100 Relay Race is AUGUST 12, 2023
Round up your closest friends and prepare to take on 100 miles of scenic Vermont terrain–while you make an endless supply of memories! The 100 on 100 Relay is a challenging relay where friends converge from across the country to complete 100 miles together along Vermont’s historic Route 100. Push beyond your limits, lean on your teammates, and complete something extraordinary. Plus, we’ll be having an epic after-party at the finish line with delicious food, live music, and beer (21+).
Note for the 100 on 100:
Leaf Peepers
Will Robens reports that registration for Leaf Peepers is now open!
Race to the Top of Vermont
The 2023 Northeast Delta Dental Race To The Top Of Vermont is coming up on Sunday, August 27th in Stowe, VT!
This race is a primary fundraiser for Catamount Trail and often attracts a lot of CVR members.
Prices go up July 1, but a club like CVR can get 5 or more together to sign up with a discount. See rtttovt.com for information. They also need volunteers!
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.
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10% off
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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
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Elected Officers
President – Chris Andresen (andresen41@gmail.com)
Vice President – Kim Caldwell
Finance – John Valentine
Secretary – Cheryl Lasell
At Large Executive Committee: Bob Murphy, Darragh Ellerson
Keep your feet moving
Chris Andresen
If you have a comment or question, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me at: andresen41@gmail.com
