Club News

There are a lot of things that need to happen to keep UVRC running (pun intended) smoothly. By things, I mean people volunteering to take on various tasks behind the scenes. And November seems like an appropriate month to thank a few of those unsung heroes of UVRC. While I am tasked with gathering and organizing content for the newsletter, there are other, far more tech-savvy folks, who publish it to the website. I want to send a huge thank you to Anne Farrell and Nicole Lasavio who have done this task for years. Recently, we’ve had two new folks…

My left knee crunched and buckled, a sharp pain seared up my leg and I stumbled. I’m okay, just keep running. Then another buckle and more pain, limping. What was happening? I guess this means I can’t do that half marathon on October 19th, six weeks away.  Relieved. That surprised me, I thought I wanted to do that half-marathon, maybe not. I kept moving, don’t give up yet, you could still do that race. I passed a house with a well-manicured lawn; the trees were just starting to turn burnt orange.  A pickup zoomed by me. I loved the homes…

Get a headlamp with the battery in the back and the light in the front that’s really bright. Especially for trail running. And mix it up with XC skiing at Oak HIll Outdoor Center under the lights.  A good headlamp and reflective gear is key! Skip the dark running and get some miles in by officiating youth basketball. If you start as a volunteer (CCB in Leb is a great place to start!), you can eventually get paid and officials are in demand! It’s a great way to stay active indoors, earn some extra money, and serve as a role…