Racing Updates: 

• The next race in the UVRS series is the Tiger Run 5K/12K in Enfield NH on October 27th
• The CHaD HERO Half Marathon & 5k is on Sunday October 20th. We encourage you to race either distance (or pace! See Volunteer Opportunities below)
• If you’re itching for a 5k, but don’t want to deal with traveling or even registration, consider jumping into the Hanover High School XC meet on Wednesday October 9th at 5p! It is FREE and open to the public, featuring their new and improved course on the Dresden Athletic Fields and trails in Norwich. There is no need to pre-register, but if a group of more than three individuals know you will be racing, it would be helpful if you could contact HHS Athletics (nikkiboyle@hanovernorwichschools.org) to give them an idea of approximately how many racers will be attending.

Tuesday Night Track: We are continuing to enjoy the crisp weather and foliage at our TNT Fall location. We meet at the pin here every Tuesday at 5:30p and you can find parking at the rugby field just past the traffic circle. Don’t forget your headlamps soon! A few quick notes about TNT if you haven’t come:

• The Coach thinks of a workout that is challenging to help you push yourself
• It is a workout meaning it's a time to work on your speed and endurance. That being said, the cross country course is a mix of gravel and grass, and has a few undulations, which makes it “slower” than the track. Come ready to work on your “race pace effort” and worry less about “race pace”. The fact that you’re willing to show up and run means you’re already putting in the work. There’s no need to be a “racer” to work hard. 
• YOU DO NOT HAVE TO DO THE WORKOUT AS PRESCRIBED! It is a recommendation and a good alignment point for you and your fellow runners. You can totally choose to do more or less or modify as needed
• Show up and run even if you don’t think you can or want to do the workout! I promise you it’s easier to work hard in a group of motivated peers than to do the workout on your own
• It’s for everyone. All paces  

Runner’s Nights Out: Every Second Tuesday of the month we head over to Hanover Ramuntos for free pizza on the club! Come hang out with your pals after Tuesday Night Track, and eat FREE PIZZA!

• October 8th (Newsletter editor apologies for publishing this a day late - mark your calendars for November)
• November 12th
• December 10th

Saturday Morning Runs: EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY! Saturday morning runs will return to a 9AM start time until the Spring. We meet in front of Omer and Bobs for a chiller social run. People break out into groups based on pace and route and head off. Afterwards we meet on the Leb Green for baked goods or head over to Lucky’s Coffee for some breakfast!

Volunteer Opportunities

In case you missed it we’re doing a 2024 UVRC VOLUNTEER CHALLENGE see the March Newsletter for full details! 

Every year, UVRC provides pacers for the CHaD HERO Half Marathon. The course features the biggest hills near the Ledyard bridge, which is why they annually call in the experts (that’s us!) to help runners reach their goal paces. Many of you have already signed up and we are so thankful! Pacing is quite fulfilling and we know the racers appreciate it too. If you are still interested in signing up, there are a few pace groups that still need helpers (2:05 and 2:15 half marathons), and others we can triple up on. The more the merrier! And the more to share carrying the pacer sign :) You can sign up here, and search for the UVRC Pacers team. The race is October 20, 2024. Of course, you are also encouraged to race the half marathon, race the 5k, or go cheer!