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Yearly Archives: 2012
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The great thing about living in Vermont is that we have natural beauty all around us. You don’t have to run a five minute mile or be a cat 3 racer to get out and enjoy what is around you. … Continue reading
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National Trails Day Is June 2
Saturday, June 2 is National Trails Day. There are several events going on around the state (click here for details). One great way to celebrate is hiking and biking in the Moosalamoo area. You have a few options: 10 a.m. … Continue reading
Posted in Get Out
So You Want To Be a Marathoner?
Training for a marathon requires sacrifice. What, did you just fall out of your chair in surprise? I know, I know, that’s about as obvious as saying that Popeye requires spinach, but let me offer a little perspective. In her … Continue reading
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Mad Marathon & Half Fundraise for Three Charities
The Mad Marathon and Mad Half have launched a Mad Corporate Team Challenge to benefit charities in the Mad River Valley. Dori Ingalls, race director for the Mad Marathon, said that all three-member corporate teams registering in the relay division … Continue reading
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The Best Mountain Biking Ski Season Ever
If you’re a skier but you don’t own a mountain bike, I pity you. One of my buddies summed up this year’s spring ski season best when he commented, “This ski season has been the best mountain biking season ever.” … Continue reading
Posted in Get Out
Tagged Kingdom Trails, mountain biking, spring skiing
Rhode Island Man To Attempt Double Memphremagog Swim
From our friends at IROC: Indoor Recreation Orleans County and Northeast Kingdom Open Water Swimming Association are thrilled to announce that Rhode Island swimmer, Ray Gandy, will be attempting a 50 mile international swim the length of Lake Memphremagog between … Continue reading
Gluten-Free Go-Tos
When I was a kid my Mom took me to a food allergist where I was forced to sit in a chair for three hours. During this time the doctor would inject different serums into my bicep and measure how … Continue reading
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Tagged endurance athlete, gluten-free, nutrition
Skirack Named Recognized as Bike-Friendly Workplace
From our friends at Skirack: The League of American Bicyclists has recognized Skirack as a Bronze Level Bicycle Friendly Business. With the announcement of 67 new BFBs today, Skirack joins a visionary group of more than 400 local businesses, government … Continue reading
In Defense of Sneakers
I just finally checked out Christopher McDougall’s Born to Run, the bestseller that inspired ultra-marathoners, the grocery store checkout lady, and Matthew McConnaughey to wear toe shoes. McDougall argues that cushioned sneakers increase their wearers’ risk of injury more than … Continue reading
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To Shoe or Not To Shoe | Local Runners Weigh in on Running’s Biggest Question
Newton Baker enters Capitol Grounds in Montpelier greeting half a dozen friends between the front door and the front counter. The popular, retired elementary school teacher, who taught in the Central Vermont area for 35 years, is a regular at … Continue reading
Posted in Running
Tagged minimalist, running, shoes
