By Tim Smith It is hard to believe that it has been a whole month since I put pen to parchment and sent a missive off to the upper valley. I was out recently with Running Club North, for their Wednesday night, “Fahrenheit Be Darned” run and was thinking about how much light we now […]
Running in Alaska – February Read More »
Ryan in Florida, the rest of us in New Hampshire It’s Jan. 25th — 0 degree F. It’s chilly. Quite frigid. Too cold to run, some might say. And yet for one member of our motley UVRC crew, it is actually quite balmy. Ryan has made the calculated—some might say informed—decision to run in Florida.
Boston Prep 16 miler Recap Read More »
UVRC Registration – Have you renewed for 2026 yet? You can sign up here: www.LebanonNH.gov/register Log in, choose the Adult Sports & Programs tab, choose Upper Valley Running Club, then 2026 UVRC Membership (either individual or family rate). You’ll notice an increase of $5.00 dollars across the board for all paid-for programming. This increase is
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The 2026 Upper Valley Running Series (UVRS), brought to you by BE Fit Physical Therapy, is set and ready to go! The UVRS is our club series of local road (ish) races. You can get full information, and also check out full-series registration (25% off!), at the website: If you’re too lazy to check the
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By Ryan Scelza In 2025, I ran more than 1,000 miles for the first time. That number still surprises me a little, not because it is extraordinary, but because I don’t necessarily think of myself as a “serious” runner. I don’t structure my weeks around rigid training plans, I run races for fun, and most
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By Jim Burnett Blame it on the Midnight, Shame on the Moon for evoking emotional longings.For conjuring unattainable dreams.Leading only to heartbreak. As with loving, so with running. Yogis say, Observe and accept. In meditation touch the rough surface of the back of your palate with the tip of your tongue.In your mind draw a
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This month, we asked for your favorite running-related and running-adjacent podcasts and social media accounts to help you pass those cold winter months. Here are some of what our teammates suggested: I’m sure I won’t be the only one to suggest SWAP (Some Work, All Play), but the Roches are entertaining and offer great insights
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By Tim Smith I did not go out and run on the day it was -50 F. Instead I went out and skied. It was our third day in Alaska and I was still figuring out how to dress for cold weather. So I bundled myself up in wool socks, long-john, thick wool pants, thermal
I hope the holiday season brought you some rest and relaxation. Behind the scenes at UVRC, the Upper Valley Running Series committee spent the holiday season finalizing this year’s series; stay tuned for more information in the coming weeks! If your New Year’s resolutions involve staying active and engaged in your community, I hope UVRC
Letter from a Board Member: January 2026 Read More »
UVRC Registration – Have you renewed for 2026 yet??? You can sign up online at www.LebanonNH.gov/register.Log in, choose the Adult Sports & Programs tab, choose Upper Valley Running Club, then 2026 UVRC Membership (either individual or family rate). You’ll notice an increase of $5.00 dollars across the board for all paid-for programming. This increase is
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