CVR Birthdays this week:
Happy Birthday to: Chris Motyka, Chris Andresen, Jane Valentine, Denise Ricker, & Graham Sherriff!
Happy New Year from Adamant!
Wow! Jennifer and her team did a great job with the New Year’s Eve race. Jennifer reported there were 161 finishers and 179 total registrants – only 18 people didn’t show! After expenses and a $400 giveback to the club, we will be sending a donation of $1600 to the Vermont Community Foundation Flood Relief fund!
Jay Borland from Montpelier was the first male finisher in a time of 17:08. Kasie Enman from Huntington VT was the first female in a time of 18:37. Those are both records for the new course. The new course didn’t have to cross State Street twice and had a flat finish. The complete results are posted on the CVR website.
From my stool in Adamant I’d like to point out that 25% of the racers were women between 30 and 49. Additionally, when my wife, Dot, went in to collect our safety vests for working the course she didn’t recognize anyone working at the registration table. I was amazed by this as my wife knows A LOT of people and has been involved with the club longer than I’ve been running. This says to me that there are new people getting involved with the club, which I love.
Our first WGR of 2024 will be this Saturday in Northfield, hosted by Rowly Brucken. There will be a mix of route options and we will plan to meet at Rowly’s home – he always has prizes on offer so it’s not to be missed! We also recommend a stop at Carrier Roasting on your way home for a hot drink and snack. More info and sign-up sheet are here. We will send out more details in a Thursday email blast to the WGR listserv- if you were not on it last year but want to join that list, email Donna Smyers or Heather Tomlins.
Also Heather is still looking for a host for January 20, and into February and beyond! If you’re interested, sign up on the google sheet here. Note that hosting doesn’t mean you must have the crew over to your home (although that’s certainly welcome!) – it can also mean suggesting a run and meeting spot (ideally a place with a coffee shop or general store nearby for after). So if you have a run you’d like to suggest sign up to “host” and Heather will reach out ahead of your selected date to work out the details. Thank you!
2024 Annual Volunteer
Appreciation and Awards Dinner
The CVR Volunteer/Awards dinner is coming right up!
RSVP now to reserve your place:
Sunday January 21, 2024
5:00 pm cash bar and social time. Dinner at 5:45.
We are excited to announce that we have reserved The Canadian Club on Route 14 in Barre for the CVR Annual Volunteer appreciation and CVR/ORO Series awards Dinner. Note this year it is slightly earlier and on a Sunday, not a weekday.
The menu is being finalized, but should include several options. There is a Cash Bar.
The cost for the banquet is FREE to all PAID CVR members who volunteered for at least one CVR event in the 2023 racing year. All others are welcome to attend with a reservation at the price of $30. Check your volunteer status here (alpha) or here (by race). If you volunteered, but don’t see yourself on the list, contact the Race Director of the race you volunteered at to get it corrected! If you volunteered in a capacity other than at a race, contact Chris or Donna to verify eligibility.
To make a reservation, sign up HERE
Trail Running
If you’re interested, a group runs up Spruce Mt in Plainfield Sunday mornings. They start at 7. Keep wearing your orange.
Fun Runs
Official fun runs are over for the year however, there continues to be a turnout on Tuesday evenings to get in a few miles. This time of year, it’s hard for drivers to see runners and may be distracted by holiday decorations. Keep visible, Keep safe.
Membership Renewal – Reminder
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.
Volunteers
Race SeriesThe race series is on again! Allee from ORO is putting out a new poster for the race series. Look for it soon.
REMINDER: All volunteers get a free dinner at the club awards dinner.
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.
the Millstone Madness Snowshoe Race online registration is open. It’s a great deal at $10 early registration and event space is limited. Snowshoe racing, prizes, campfire and hot cocoa. All we need are volunteers… and SNOW!
February 3, 2024
Millstone Trails, Barre Town Forest, Barre, VT
Start time: 10:00am
Location: Millstone Trails, Barre Town Forest at 44 Brook St., Websterville, VT
Description: Approximately 3 mile snowshoe race on Millstone Trails. Mix of single and double track trails. Snowshoes required.
Other News
The Governor’s Corporate Cup race committee is looking for new members. The current committee includes Leslie Davis (chair), Mike Feulner, Pam Chisholm, Patty Turley, Jeff Bourdean, and Dot Helling. This year’s corporate cup will take place on Thursday, May 16th. Please email dothelling@gmail.com for more information.
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.
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
