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Race Report: Ugly Sweater 5k (Delaware)
Name: Kristina Siladi Name of the Race/Running Event: Ugly Sweater 5k Event Location: Cape Henlopen State Park, Delaware Race/Event Distance: 5k Race/Event Date: 12/21/24 Describe the Race The event was a fun, low-key race put on by the Seashore Striders to benefit Redemption City, an organization that provides job training to people experiencing homelessness. When Sean and I visit my parents in Delaware, we like to jump into the local races if the timing works out. We got into town the night before this one, and woke up to crazy, cold, blustery winds. My parents, who are not runners, but…
Race Report: Krampuslauf
Name: Cara Baskin Name of the Race/Running Event: Krampuslauf Race/Event Distance: 9 hours (5k and 10k options available) Race/Event Date: 12/7/24 Describe the Race Krampus is a European half goat, half demon that visits children on the naughty list during Christmas, which feels a bit more nightmarish than receiving coal in your stocking. What’s even more strange is that this turns into a celebration for many countries, dressing up as the monster itself and running through the streets in a Krampus run or “Krampuslauf.” Our very own Lyme NH offers its own twist on the tradition with a tortuous race…
Up and Down the Skiway Guiding a Vision Impaired Runner
Hello, Upper Valley Running Club! I am writing to share my experience guiding a vision impaired runner during the Krampuslauf 10k at the Dartmouth Skiway last month. As a new club member, I should probably start by introducing myself. My name is Angela Wyse and I am a new Economics professor at Dartmouth, having just moved to Hanover from Chicago in August. I began running in 2017 and have since fallen in love with trail running and ultras, finding my home in long distances and remote places and even completing a 100-mile trail race in Michigan in 2023. Since moving…