Grand Prix 2022 Announcement
By: Geoff Dunbar
Well, UVRC, Jim Burnett has stepped away from hyping you guys for our racing series. I don't know that I can match his energy and enthusiasm, so bear with me!
The New Hampshire Grand Prix is fast approaching, with the first race the Nashua Soup Kitchen 10K, in the Gate City Striders backyard of Nashua NH on April 3rd. UVRC is the two time champion of the series, but: the last 2 series we placed 2nd and 3rd. Respectable, no doubt... but can we bring back the feared Wooly Syrup Chuggers of old? Let's go!
I have two things to try to get you in. First, due to scoring changes (started last year): EVERY runner scores points. That's right, if you come to Nashua and walk the 10K, you are helping the team! (As long as you are a UVRC member in good standing, of course). "I'm not fast enough", "I'm not a real runner", I don't want to hear it! You're in the club, you are good enough, and we need you!
Second, we are re-instituting the UVRC singlet for racing. If you run _two_ of the away NHGP races for the UVRC, we will give you a handsome UVRC singlet. Represent the UVRC! In fact, we want you wearing UVRC in the very first race. So, if you _commit_ to running two away races, we'll give you the singlet now! Just drop me (geoff@dunbar.xyz) an email and I'll make it happen.
Now, perhaps you got to this part, and you're a little confused. What is the New Hampshire Grand Prix? It is a series where the running clubs of New Hampshire compete in road races throughout the year, and a champion is crowned at the end of the year. This year, the schedule is:
- Virtual Track 5K – Any Track, 4/3 – 10/16.
- Nashua Soup Kitchen 10K – Nashua, NH, 4/3.
- Skip’s Run 4M – Lebanon, NH, 6/19.
- Sandown 5M – Sandown, NH, 8/6.
- Delta Dental 1/2 Marathon – Concord, NH, 10/16 (race date is still tentative).
You can get full NHGP at the website: http://nhgp.org
There are only five races, and only three "away" races, so we need you now! Come to Nashua, run as best you can, whatever shape you're in. and go UVRC!
When we get closer to race day, we'll work on carpool details. But for now, add the races to your schedule!
See you out there,
Geoff and the rest of the Woolies
