Club News

At the end of June, we said a heartbreaking goodbye to one of the best running buddies we’ve ever known, our fluffy little Border Collie mix named Ardy. We knew Ardy’s body was ailing, we could sense this day coming, we could intellectualize that it was the right thing to do for him, and yet, the grief and sadness hit us both so incredibly hard. We adopted Ardy soon after Sean and I started dating, and his fluffy wagging tail had been a constant presence through so many transitions; he was with us during our engagement, he was the Flower…

Name: Harmony Tyner Current Town: Lebanon, NH Hometown: Duluth, MN Profession: Infectious Disease Physician Why did you join UVRC?We were looking to be part of a community and have a sense of belonging, while doing one of our favorite things! What prompted you to start running?I wanted to stay cardiovascularly fit. I continue to run because…I love it! I love the people I run with, I love the feeling of early morning runs, I love how I feel when I’ve finished a run. Do you run competitively?No I’ve been running for…About 22 years. Do you have a favorite race or…

TNT how do I love thee? Let me count the ways.  It’s more than track. Sure, we come for the workout and sweat together week after week. Sure, it’s accountability. But, it’s also giving and receiving encouragement.  It’s seeing Bill Brown running up and down Tuck Drive. It’s hearing about another adventure from Tim Smith. It’s asking your pace group buddy about their race. It’s seeing undergrads, retirees, moms, dads and their kids enjoying the same sun after work. Sharing a slice of pizza and getting to know someone beyond the run. Seeing someone new show up alone and leave…