CVR Birthdays this week:
Happy Birthday to: Deirdre Ellerson, Cindy Gardner-Morse, Lori LaCroix, Fabienne Pattison, & Sarah Black (New age group!)!
Greetings from a less soggy and partially accessible Adamant,
Last week as the water was trying hard to wash away Adamant, one person started placing rocks and shoveling gravel to direct the water away from a house in town. Within ten minutes there were a handful of people in rubber boots with shovels in their hands pitching in to help. Within half an hour the water was successfully directed away from the house preventing further damage. In talking to people and reading accounts, this is a scenario that has been repeated across the state as Vermonters address the flooding of our state. I’m not surprised by this.
When I started running CVR races in 2008, Onion River Sports was a main contributor of gift cards to race winners. That practice continued when Kip and Jen took over and renamed the business Onion River Outdoors. Additionally, they have hosted their own events for runners.
The recent flood inundated Onion River Outdoors. I saw a number of club members at ORO after the water receded helping to clean merchandise dirtied by the water. It was a small step in the process of ORO being able to reopen. The CVR executive committee recognizing the importance of our relationship with ORO, has decided to spend $1000.00 of club money to purchase club cards to support ORO. The $1000.00 is also a small step for our neighbors at ORO to help them reopen. Allee from ORO wrote me that Right now, one of ORO’s main priorities is figuring out how to re-open. ORO is currently raising flood recovery funds through a GoFundMe page and through ORO gift cards. These can be accessed here GoFundMe and here ORO gift cards .
I recognize that it seems like everywhere we look there is a need, and it may seem overwhelming. However, ORO is our neighbor and needs our support. Please do what you can.
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
Matt Dugan will be hosting a run on the Perry Hill trails in Waterbury on Saturday. There will be 2 or 3 options. Meet at the trailhead on River Road off Rte. 2, 7:00 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 Runs
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
Updated to include Bear Swamp!
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:
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.
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:
Race to the Top of Vermont
“The Race to the Top of Vermont takes place on Sunday, August 27, on the Mt Mansfield Toll Road: https://www.runreg.com/rtttovt
Registration is $80 per runner for Catamount Trail Association non-members … or $60 per runner for a team/group/club of 5 or more persons.
Let me know at graham.a.sherriff@outlook.com if you would like to form a group and get discounted registration.”
Leaf Peepers
Will Robens reports that registration for Leaf Peepers is now open!
Other News
Another way to help
Do you have 2 hours/week and some running, jumping and/or throwing enthusiasm to share?
Please consider supporting local athletes by volunteering to help coach Central Vermont Special Olympics Track & Field this summer!
No special coaching experience is necessary, just availability and enthusiasm (although anyone with a little experience or interest in throws and jumps could help there).
The fun, low-key practices will be Tuesday evenings at the U-32 track for 8 weeks, starting next week (July 25) and leading up to the festive Fall Games on Sept. 16.
For more info on joining in, please contact Ellen Riley, jrervt@aol.com or Anne Treadwell, ac98@cornell.edu. Thank you!
USATF Masters Track and Field Championships
USATF Masters Track and Field Championships Greensboro, NC July 20 through July 23
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.
FOR SALE
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
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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
