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Greetings!
Well our race season is under way. We had a very successful Spring Fling 5K/10K last month and we're now getting ready for our first half marathon of the season. If you're interested in running this race, please do not hesitate to register. We have a limit of 300 for this race and we do expect it to fill. We would really hate to turn you away on race day (if we're full) after all the training you've been doing!
Given the strong sign-ups for our races already, we think this is going to be another great year of racing!
This year we're bringing back a duathlon for those of you who either just don't like to swim, or who want to start warming up for Triathlon season. We're also really excited about offering 2 of the 2011 Vermont Senior Games State Championship races (a 5K/10K and the Sprint Triathlon). For the Vermont Senior Games, you don't even have to be a senior or a resident of Vermont to participate! You only need to be 50 by December 31, 2011 (and we know how strong the 50+ racing community is). Don't pass up the opportunity to bring home a gold, silver, or bronze medal from the Senior Games this summer!
Aside from these new events, we're thrilled to be offering three USA Triathlon Sanctioned races this year. The first 2 sprint triathlons as well as the Burlington Triathlon (Olympic distance) will be sanctioned and are qualifying races for national championships. But don't worry, you're still more than welcome to join in the fun even if you don't aspire to be a national champion. We pride ourselves as being a race series for all levels of racers.
If you're new to racing or you want to improve on your skills and you live in the local area, consider joining Rayne for Triathlon training beginning soon (details below).
Take a look at our schedule and make some goals for yourself. If you need some help let us know. We're happy to help you get going or point you in the right direction to make this a successful racing season for you.
Hope to see you soon!
Rayne & Ute |
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SPRING HALF MARATHON - MAY 14, 8:00 AM
(Register by Sunday, May 1 to order a shirt)
Our first half marathon of the season is only 2 weeks away! Are you registered yet? We have a limit of 300 racers for this race and we do expect the race to fill so don't delay! In fact, if you want to register and also purchase a t-shirt, you MUST register by Sunday, May 1, 2011. Otherwise, pre-race registration will be open until either the race fills, or midnight, Wednesday, May 11, whichever comes first.
Please note that the t-shirt depicted features our half marathon logo. This year, "2011" will be featured in the mountains of the design. At this point, we're not sure what color the shirts will be.
Getting back to the race, you can find the new race map online, as well as event information. If you are already registered for the event, but would like to see confirmation of that, please go to the Half Marathon Event Info page and look down the columns for Registration Confirmation. There will be a link there that will take you to a list of everyone who is registered as of the date noted.
Rayne is still looking for 16 volunteers to do various jobs including road marshalling and water stations. Please visit our volunteer page on the website to sign up to help (more information on volunteering below). The time commitment varies between 7:30 am and 11:00 am. |
 Racevermont.com Partners Up with Team in Training
Racevermont.com is very pleased to announce that we have partnered up with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team In Training (TNT) for the 2011 race season. TNT is the world's leading sports charity training program. TNT's dynamic, hands-on training program enables participants to realize their dream of completing a marathon, half marathon, triathlon, century ride or hike adventure.
TNT participants get individualized training programs created by certified coaches; mentors to assist with fundraising; and the support from teammates who share their goals. TNT handles all the arrangements for the fabulous event weekend so you can focus on your race.
And most important, TNT participants know that the funds they raise are helping find better therapies and even cures for patients with cancer. Honored patients, blood cancer survivors, provide inspiration to the team every step of the way.
For more information about Team In Training please visit www.teamintraining.org/uny or contact Gail Deuso - Vermont Coordinator - at gail.deuso@lls.org or (802) 233-0014.
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BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE TRIATHLON TRAINING OFFERED
 If you are new to triathlons or you want to improve your performance, consider joining Rayne Herzog, USAT Race Director and Personal Trainer for a 10-week training program. Beginning on June 17 and ending August 19, this group will meet on Fridays from 5:45 - 7 am at Charlotte Beach in Charlotte, Vermont. You will learn swimming, biking, and running techniques as well as smooth transitions. In addition, this program will include a nutrition consultation with Augusta Krahl, nutrition counselor, weekly training programs customized for each participant, discount at SkiRack, $10 coupon from Fleet Feet Sports, XTERRA WETSUITS discount, post race celebration, discount on Saucony tri suits, tops and shorts, special guest lecturers, and weekly email support to help keep you motivated. Call Rayne at (802) 316-7142 for more information or to sign up. The cost of the 10-week program is $199.
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Vermont State Senior 5K/10K Championships - June 23, 2011
This is a terrific race to enter if you either love to run/race or you want a taste of what racing is all about. We expect to see accomplished athletes as well as those who are new to running participating in this race. You can choose between a 5K (3.1 mile) or 10K (6.2 mile) race. Both courses are relatively flat and scenic.
Both races begin and end at Shelburne Health & Fitness at The Field House in Shelburne, Vermont. They both start up the historic Ti Trail, but when the 5K runners turn around to run back, the 10K runners will continue to run on Bay Road up to Harbor Road and past Shelburne Farms on the way back to Shelburne Health & Fitness. You'll find a map online as well as a host of other details.
The top 3 finishers in each 5-year age group in both the 5K and 10K will win medals and the top finishers will be declared the Vermont State Champions! Vermont is an Open State as far as Senior Games go, so this race is open to everyone - no matter where you live.
Don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. Rayne ( rayne@racevermont.com) can answer any of your training/course questions while Ute ( ute@racevermont.com) can answer any registration questions. This promises to be a lot of fun. Don't miss it!
Vermont State Senior 5K/10K Championships
THURSDAY, JUNE 23, 5:30 PM
$25 IF REGISTERED BY MONDAY, JUNE 20, 2011.
An additional $5 will be charged if registering after June 20.
Click here to download the registration form and register by mail. Click here to register online via active.com. |
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NEED HELP TRAINING?
Shelburne Health & Fitness has very knowledgeable personal trainers who can set you up on a training routine for these events. Get started for only $149 for 3 one-hour training sessions with the trainer of your choice. Go to the SH&F website for more information about our trainers.
If you'd rather work out on your own, we also have a 3-month membership for only $125 if you register for any one of our races. That's a savings of up to $115! For more information about the club, please visit www.shelburnehealthandfitness.com. |
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Vermont State Senior Sprint Triathlon Championships - Saturday, July 16
Join us fo this fun and scenic race that begins and ends at picturesque Shelburne Beach. You and/or your team will swim 400 yards, bike 15.8 miles and run 3.1 miles. You can either choose to do all 3 portions of the race and race as an individual, or you can grab one or two friends and race as part of a two-or-three person team. You'll have plenty of support as the RaceVermont.com volunteers cheer you on and guide you through the course. You'll find a map online as well as a host of other details.
You need not be a seasoned triathlete to participate in this event. Some participants will race for the competitive aspect of the race, while others will particpate for the sheer thrill of having accomplished something new. In any case the top 3 finishers in both the team division and the individual division will win medals and the top finishers will be declared the Vermont State Champions!
Don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. Rayne ( rayne@racevermont.com) can answer any of your training/course questions while Ute ( ute@racevermont.com) can answer any registration questions. This promises to be a lot of fun. Don't miss it!
Vermont State Senior Sprint Triathlon Championships
SATURDAY, JULY 16, 8 AM
$40/INDIVIDUAL OR $60/TEAM IF REGISTERED BY WEDNESDAY, JULY 13
An additional $10 will be charged if registering on race day.
Click here to download the registration form and register by mail. Click here to register online via active.com.
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NEW COMMUNITY PAGES ON RACEVERMONT.COM
Racevermont.com has added several community pages to the website (see the "Community" drop down menu) where you can share racevermont.com event feedback, interact with your fellow racers and even find a training partner or someone to fill a team gap. Check it out! |
 REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION AVAILABLE ONLINE If you would like to confirm whether or not we've received your registration, please visit the Event Info page of the race for which you are registered. You'll find a section called "Registration Confirmation." Within this section, you'll find a link to a listing of all who have been entered into the computer for that race as of the date you'll find at the top of the listing.
These listings will be updated regularly. The closer we are to the race, the more frequently they'll be updated. For your security, we've only listed your name and your division. Please check to make sure the spelling of your name and the division in which you've been entered is correct. If there is an error, please email Ute at ute@racevermont.com as soon as you notice the mistake. |
 PRE-RACE MASSAGE OFFERED AT HALF MARATHON & DUATHLON
Tight muscles are weak, especially in the calves where there are valves in the aterial supply that help return blood to the heart and lungs to better deliver oxygen. Releasing tight muscles improves performance and comfort. All the better to have a great run!
Kirsten Wiley, CMT, will be offering 20-minute treatments for a suggested donation of $20 or more Treatments are best done in 20 minute increments, clothed, on the table with some facilitated stretching. This service is being offered by Kirsten Wiley, CMT for a suggested donation of $20 or more. Proceeds will benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and checks can be made out directly to LLS.
Pre- race sessions start at 7am, post event sessions start at 9:00. Contact Kirsten if you are interested in taking advantage of this terrific offer.
Kirsten A. Wiley, cmt
1 Kennedy Dr., U2 So. Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 999-3226
338 River St. Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 839-6228 |
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
If you don't plan to participate in some of our races but would like to help support the race series through volunteering, please visit our volunteering page on our website to sign up to help. Contact Rayne Herzog at rayne@racevermont.com if you have any questions. Your help will be greatly appreciated, and will make you eligible to race another of our races free. For every race you volunteer, you are eligible to register for another race of equal or lesser value during that race season (the Vermont Senior Games and the Burlington Triathlon are excluded). |
RACEVERMONT.COM WOULD LIKE TO THANK OUR SPONSORS
Our entire race series would not be possible without the support of fine companies like these who are sponsoring the 2011 Race Series (including our Senior Championships). If you would like YOUR company to become a sponsor, please click here for more information.
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RaceVermont.com caters to racers of all abilities. For more information, please visit www.racevermont.com.
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