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Monthly Archives: February 2012
Tech-No-Phobe?
I’m athletic, but I don’t really consider myself an athlete. Sure, I like to run, cycle, ski, etc. Yes, I like to compete in local races but I don’t really take it too seriously, I’m more in it to get … Continue reading
Posted in Get Out
T-Rex for Life
According to the marathon training calendar from Lance Armstrong’s health and fitness website, I’m supposed to spend one day a week cross training. While the site recommends swimming, cycling, and cross-country skiing as good choices, Lance et al claim that … Continue reading
Posted in Get Out
RunVermont Opens Unprecedented 2nd Wave for Half-Marathon
From our friends at RunVermont: In response to the very strong demand for RunVermont’s Half Marathon Unplugged, the organization announced today that registration for a second wave, capped at 350 participants, will open at 6 a.m. on Thursday, February 23 on a first-come/first-served … Continue reading
Vt. Sports Designer Featured on WCAX
Our designer/production manager, Shawn Braley, was featured on WCAX’s Made In Vermont segment Monday evening. In addition to designing Vermont Sports every month, and his full time job at King Arthur Flour, Shawn has a line of greeting cards, prints, … Continue reading
Posted in Get Out
RESULTS: Vermont Senior Games Association 2012 Winter Games
Feb. 12, 2012 Giant slalom at Sugarbush Men — Ages 50-54: 1. Thomas Grocki, South Burlington 1:23.57. 55-59: 1. John Collins, Lake George, N.Y.,1:02.02; 2. Michael Turner, South Burlington 1:09.78. 60-64: 1. Peter Wicklund, Northfield, 1:01.47; 2. RandyRowland, Shelburne 1:12.93; … Continue reading
Posted in Get Out, Results
Tagged cross-country, giant slalom, results, senior games
Race Recap: Race to Slayton Pasture Cabin 2012
Jan. 22, 2012 Trapp Family Lodge Juergen Uhl is a graduate student at the University of Vermont, who raced with the school during his undergraduate days. A member of the newly formed VTXC senior level Nordic team, which trains at … Continue reading
Posted in Nordic Skiing, Race Recap
Rutland’s Scene Shaper | 18 & Under Feb/Mar 2012
On the surface, Chloe Levins is a young, up-and-coming cross-country skier. However, under the layers of Gore-Tex and Under Armour is a deeper story, rooted in passion for athletics and lifetime sports in the heart of Vermont. I met Chloe … Continue reading
Mailbox | Feb-Mar 2012
I appreciated your article “Free-Range Skiing.” Starting when they were able to stand up (age 1), my two sons learned to ski in our backyard; and now that they are 22 and 17, they continue to find ways to love … Continue reading
Posted in Articles, Mailbox
Tagged backcountry, letter to the editor, Skiing
Slug It Out Today, Triumph in May | Tough the Cold and Ice for a Better Race Come Spring Marathon Season
Winter’s mean streets are often too much for some automobiles. But when you’re aiming for a spring marathon, you have to tough it out and hit the pavement—now. Most marathon training plans are about 16 to 20 weeks long. April … Continue reading
Posted in Articles, Running
Tagged Boston Marathon, KeyBank Vermont City Marathon, Marathon, running, spring training
K2 LockJaw Ski Pole, BCA Float 36, Long Trail Centennial Red | Gear and Beer Feb-Mar 2012
Each month we review outdoor gear and local beer. Want us to review something in particular? Send a note to gear@vtsports.com. Gear: K2 LockJaw Ski Poles Attempting to leave no utility left behind, this year’s LockJaw is the first pole … Continue reading
Posted in Articles, Gear, Gear and Beer, Skiing
Tagged backcountry, backcountry skiing, beer, Skiing
