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Category Archives: By Sport
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
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
The Latest and Greatest in New Paddling Products
For folks who enjoy the water, there are exciting new kayaks and paddling products on the market. Vermont Sports checked out some of the newer gear and—like you—we’re champing at the bit to get out on the water and play. … Continue reading
Going Beyond the 5K | Make It This Year’s Goal to Graduate to the Next Level
If you’ve been running local 5Ks, and you are interested in competing in a longer distance race, there are ample reasons to go for it. With some extra care of your body, a little cross-training, and plenty of patience, taking … Continue reading
Posted in Running
The Sound of Silence | 5 Places to Find Quiet Water for Paddling
As John Hayes and Alex Wilson write in their book Quiet Water: New Hampshire and Vermont, published by the Appalachian Mountain Club, “Quiet waters—lakes, ponds, estuaries, and slow-flowing streams—receive much less attention than white-water rivers. If you seek the adrenaline … Continue reading
Could Shortening Your Stride Be the Key to Better Running? | Sports Medicine May 2012
Minimalist shoes, initial contact (heel, midfoot, or forefoot), chi running—we’ve all heard numerous techniques for the safest, most efficient way to run. It’s true—there are multiple factors to consider when developing an efficient stride. Harvard’s Daniel Lieberman and Christopher McDougall, … Continue reading
Posted in Running, Sports Medicine
Tagged barefoot running, running, shorten your stride
Sugarbush Adventure Games Relaunched as Mad Triathlon and moved to May
From our friends at Sugarbush: This year would have been the 34th running of the Sugarbush Adventure Games, that end-of-winter zany race involving running, paddling, cycling, and (often) nordic skiing. Of all the years to change it up, this may … Continue reading
Sugarbush Tri Reinvents Itself
From our friends at Sugarbush: Warren, VT April 2, 2012 – This year would have been the 34th running of the Sugarbush Adventure Games, that end-of-winter zany race involving running, paddling, cycling, and (often) Nordic skiing. Of all the years … Continue reading
Joring System, Mush Dog Booties, Harpoon Leviathan IIPA
Each month we review outdoor gear and local beer. Want us to review something in particular? Send a note to gear@vtsports.com. Gear: RuffWear Omnijore Joring System Mushers, let the fun begin, and sled dogs, start your panting! This is a … Continue reading
Posted in Dogs, Gear, Gear and Beer
Tagged beer, gear, Granite Gear, Harpoon, Ruffwear
Tough Enough to Get Muddy?
Tough Mudder New England 2012 Mount Snow, West Dover May 5 and 6 Tough Mudder New England #2 2012 Mount Snow, West Dover July 14 and 15 Registration: $90–$200 depending on how early. For teams of six or more, refunds … Continue reading
Posted in Adventure Racing
Tagged Tough Mudder
