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SPORTS DEPARTMENTS Publisher Sky Barsch Gleiner 4 Publisher Commentary [email protected] CONTENTS Vermont Sports Managing Editor Kate Carter Changes Hands [email protected] Advertising Sales Get in Shape for Skiing 4 Out & About [email protected] 8-9 A Wildlife Bonanza Art Direction and Production Shawn Braley [email protected] Vermont Area 5 Retail Junkie Superstar Colonel Jacob Davis To advertise call the main offi ce 11 Improvements Phone: 802-754-2997 (o/f) Would be Proud 802-279-0077 (m) or email [email protected]

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November 2010 Vermont Sports 3 PUBLISHER COMMENTARY BY SKY BARSCH GLEINER VERMONT SPORTS CHANGES HANDS

Dear Readers, Could I apply that mindset to running a Advertising pays our editors, writers, tomorrow – my sister’s I’d like to introduce myself as the new magazine? Absolutely! So here I am, on photographers, printing costs, distribu- picking my father and me up, leaving owner of Vermont Sports magazine. the course and putting one foot in front tion, website maintenance, and a whole her dog here, and we’re driving up at 6 As the longtime reader athlete edi- of the other. So far, so good. lot more, and allows this magazine to be a.m. Amen.” tor, I’ve had the honor of interviewing I want to thank everyone who has free to our readers. When you stop in the When you’re done reading this issue, cancer survivors, record setters, moms helped make this transition as smooth many businesses who advertise here, I hope you hit the trails, woods, slopes, and dads who juggle full-time jobs with as possible. I’ve had the overwhelming please let them know you appreciate roads, whatever you can, depending on parenting and marathon training, and support of my family, friends and col- their support of Vermont Sports. our unpredictable November weather, other inspirational athletes. I have been leagues, and without that, I probably Finally, I’d like to dedicate my fi rst and honor your passion for the outdoors. touched by the incredible determina- wouldn’t have taken this leap. I’d also issue to my dear friend Than Durgin. Get outside and breathe that crisp Ver- tion, dedication and enthusiasm of our like to thank Kate Carter, our editor, Than passed away this summer after a mont air, and don’t let a single moment go to waste. outdoors community. Shawn Braley, our designer, and our long, extremely tough fi ght with cancer. – Sky Barsch Gleiner When the opportunity arose to pur- many contributors and vendors, for their He was the epitome of a Vermont Sports chase the magazine, I had doubts as enormous amount of help and enthusi- reader – a snowboarder, mountain biker, to whether I could or should be doing asm. hiker, boater – passionate about life, Please join me, the Vermont Sports this. While mulling over the decision, I I’d also like to thank our advertis- passionate about being outside. Earlier staff, contributors, family and friends thought about athletes who compete in ers – past, present and future. With our this year when he took a turn for the from 6 to 8 p.m. on November 10 at 50-mile runs, century rides, or thru-hike economy still lagging, we especially ap- worse, he sent an e-mail explaining the the Reservoir Restaurant and Tap the Appalachian Trail. How do they do preciate their continued business. When bad prognosis. Instead of sitting at home Room in Waterbury for a Vermont it? They practice, set goals, stay edu- an advertiser buys an ad, they are not feeling sorry for himself (which would Sports relaunch party, with appetizers cated, train, and most importantly, they just buying print space; they are sup- have been completely understandable), and door prizes, and cash bar. Check don’t give up when challenges arise. porting this forum for our community. he said, “And what am I doing? I’m going our website for the latest details.

OUT & ABOUT BY JOHN MORTON A WILDLIFE BONANZA

ne of the constant pleasures of my Not long ago, however, my wife Kay had lived in Alaska for a decade years Later, adrift in a large bay sur- work designing trails is the thrill and I enjoyed a wildlife bonanza. Pete ago, I had never made it out to Kodiak, so rounded on three sides by rugged hills, Oof observing wildlife. Here in the Karns, a former teammate of Kay and I were both thrilled to accept the some still displaying remnants of last Northeast, the fl ash of a white tail deer mine from 40 years ago, and his wife Karns’ invitation. winter’s snow, while fi shing the bottom bounding off through the underbrush or Jeanine, invited Kay and me to join them Pete and Jeanine met us at the Ko- for halibut, we were surprised by a loud the heart-stopping thunder of a ruffed at their cabin on Raspberry Strait, which diak airport for the short drive to the “whoosh,” perhaps 50 meters from the grouse taking wing from almost under- carves a channel between Kodiak and municipal boat harbor. Although there boat. A couple of fi n back whales casu- foot is nearly a daily occurrence. Some- Afognak Islands, about 250 miles south- were a few pleasure boats tied to the ally arced through the surface, spouting what less frequent, and therefore more west of Anchorage, AK. Kodiak Island docks, most of the slips accommodated as they entered the bay from the Shelikof exciting, are encounters with hawks, owls, is noted as the site of the nation’s larg- commercial fi shing boats, even a couple of Strait. wild turkeys, and occasionally moose. Al- est Coast Guard station, the epicenter of the crabbers made famous in the televi- After a few days of fi shing, Pete an- though I have seen evidence of bear and some of the world’s best fi shing, and the sion series The Deadliest Catch. Pete and nounced it was time to for bears. coyote, I intentionally make plenty of home of the impressive Kodiak bear. Ko- Jeanine’s boat was a 30-foot twin-hulled With the pink salmon run just ending noise in the woods when I’m working, so diak bears are a variety of grizzlies that, aluminum cabin cruiser designed for fi sh- and the silvers about to arrive, every I’ve rarely stumbled across those animals thanks to an abundant food supply, grow ing. It was powered by twin diesels which beach or rocky shoreline where a stream in the wild. to frightening proportions. Although I could skim the boat over calm water like poured into the surf was a possible bear a hydroplane, or make a manageable, if viewing site. Using Pete’s small infl atable not bone-jarring two-hour trip through dingy from the anchored fi shing boat, we the chop from Kodiak harbor back to explored a couple of ominous locations lit- their cabin on Raspberry Strait. tered with salmon remnants, huge patch- Peter Karns was the best American es of matted grass, and impressive piles biathlete of his era. In addition to sev- of bear scat. eral national championships, he fi nished Finally, cruising beyond the surf we 14th in the individual event at the Sap- th spotted a Kodiak grizzly ambling down a 20 Annual West Hill Shop poro Olympics, and was key to the relay beach. By the time we anchored and de- team’s impressive 6th place result. Even ployed the dingy the bear had wandered Cyclocross Race when we served in Alaska together, Pete out of sight behind the dunes, according and was as successful at fi shing as he was in Vermont State Championships biathlon. If anything, his passion for fi sh- to Pete, and headed for the hills after de- ing had intensifi ed through the years. tecting our presence. Since the dingy was Sunday, November 14th The morning after our arrival, we were on too small for all four of us, Pete was going the boat, headed into the Shelikof Strait to drop me on the beach before returning in search of silver salmon. for our wives. As we struggled to negoti- The abundance of wildlife was inspir- ate the surf at the mouth of a stream, the Race! ing. As we motored to one of Pete’s fi shing bear came plunging, like a freight train spots, he diverted close to an outcropping from behind the dune, straight toward Cheer! of rock nearly obscured by noisy sea li- us. I was sure we were goners, but Pete ons. Some slid into the water as we ap- smiled calmly as the bear pounced on a proached, but the belligerent bulls held salmon less than 50 yards from us. It was Eat! their ground and barked defi antly. Mo- all part of his Alaskan wildlife experi- ments later, shiny backs broke the sur- ence. Shop! face not far from the boat. We had been discovered by a pod of Dahl porpoises. John Morton is a former Olympic biath- Race day IBEX specials, too! Looking like smaller versions of orcas, lete and Nordic ski coach. He lives in Thet- with distinctive, white and black mark- ford Center, VT, where he designs Nordic Quick on and off exit 4, I-91 ■ www.westhillshop.com ■ 802-387-5718 ings, they frolicked in the bow wake of the ski trails. You can reach him through his boat. website, www.mortontrails.com.

4 Vermont Sports November 2010 RETAIL JUNKIE SUPERSTAR BY COLONEL JACOB DAVIS WOULD BE PROUD RYAN JAMES LECLERC here are some businesses, such as Mansfi eld next summer. She’s probably a seat rail clamping bolts on a 70-percent-off a JumboTron or any apple trees coming apple orchards and football stadi- natural at her dad’s beloved game of Beer crazy closeout super sale bike. to our historic little street, and therefore Tums, that are busy in the fall. Our Pole, but hopefully she won’t discover that There may not have been as much re- the historic integrity of the little town that shop is not one of them. On a given day in talent for another 20 years. As far as her joicing upon this ground-breaking discov- he named, as was fashionable at the time, mid November, there’s a good chance the personality, I’m hoping she gets more of ery as was the case when Indy Rae took after a city in France, remains intact. ghost of Colonel Jacob Davis, the original that from her lovely mom. Bart quite often her fi rst steps, but the moment was equal- settler of our little city, will walk through gets irritated with certain people, namely ly monumental, in my opinion at least, in Ryan James Leclerc has worked in retail the front door before a living customer will. me, and he’ll say it’s because I deserve it. the history of the shop. I like to think that longer than you. Although he has recently As a way of drumming up some busi- I’ll admit he’s not the only person who Colonel Jacob Davis, may he rest in peace, made the move from the sales fl oor to the ness during this slow time, I’ve suggested has ever felt that way – I am special after would be happy to know that monumental offi ce of Onion River Sports, he likes to planting a few apple trees outside our all – but I don’t need another person moments like these are still occurring here reminisce about the good old days using the front door and installing a JumboTron around who shares this sentiment. today, 223 years after he built his log cabin present tense narrative. He lives in Burling- on the side of the building to broadcast Whether or not I irritate her was prob- NFL games, but apparently, because both ably the last thing on her mind the other on the west side of the North Branch. He’d ton with his lovely wife Mckalyn. You can would compromise the historic integrity of night as Indy reached a milestone in her also be happy to know that there won’t be reach him at [email protected]. our location – the JumboTron, for exam- life while at the shop, which, according to ple, would need to be bolted to the build- the boss, was a fi rst since we opened for ing, which would compromise its historic business 35 years ago. Right on the sales bricks and mortar, thus rendering them fl oor, in front of a small group of folks in- Purchase Your unhistorical – the downtown zoning com- cluding her mom, the boss, and Phlip, one mittee won’t approve it. of my other favorite fellow coworkers, who And even though we carry all sorts fi lmed the moment, Indy took her very of fantastic merchandise that is geared fi rst steps. She did a great job, and even Season PassToday! towards the cooler weather, shorter days, though she was a bit wobbly, she managed and bone-chilling rain, such as cozy me- to avoid knocking over nearby displays rino wool sweaters, shiny headlamps, and of cozy merino wool sweaters and shiny NEW THIS YEAR; ADD ON THE ALL SEASON waterproof/breathable rain gear, we sim- headlamps. After fi ve minutes, she was ply don’t experience the droves of custom- already walking straighter and with more RATE AND ENJOY MOUNTAIN BIKING, ers, as we do during bike or ski season, control than many of us do after one too HIKING & ALL YEAR ‘ROUND! that fl ow in like football fans at a playoff many games of Beer Pole. A few minutes game. later, she was heading for the door. ADULT $200 ($225 ON 12/1/10) There’s an inevitable gap due to a sea- Another glorious shop moment, which sonal paradox where it’s too late in the was also a fi rst, as far as I know at least, ALL SEASON ADD ON $70 season to buy a bike – even if it is a 70-per- occurred recently with Snack, one of our cent-off crazy closeout super special – and younger generation whippersnappers, and SENIOR (65+) $100 it’s too early in the season to buy a pair of one of my very favorite fellow employees. ALL SEASON ADD ON $50 skis or snowshoes. So, as employees, all we While working on one of the 70-percent-off can do is wait it out, which means a lot of crazy closeout super special bikes that we JUNIOR (12-18) $75 organizing, reorganizing, taking long cof- recently purchased from a shop that went LL EASON ADD ON fee breaks at the coffee shop, taking short under, he discovered another use for the A S $50 naps in the camping section, etc., until 11mm wrench. If you’re one of the six or the business kicks back in when the snow seven people who have read this column CHILD (6-11) $30 starts to fl y, or three weeks before Christ- before and are reading it again, you may ALL SEASON ADD ON $25 mas, whichever comes fi rst. Fortunately recall a column I wrote last year where I this fall, there have been a few highlights described the glorious day when I fi nally FAMILY (2 ADULTS, 3 CHILDREN UNDER 21) that have lifted our spirits during these discovered, after 25 years of wrenching on slow days. One was a milestone involving bikes, the purpose of the 11mm wrench, $275 ($300 ON 12/1/10) a beautiful baby girl, and the other was a which is for tightening the fender bolts ALL SEASON ADD ON $150 milestone involving an 11mm wrench. on a Columbia 5-speed tandem. Strangely ASSES MAY BE PURCHASED ONLINE The beautiful baby girl is Indy Rae, enough, I wasn’t even at the shop when P ! the 13-month-old daughter of Bart, one of this breakthrough occurred. Snack how- my favorite fellow coworkers. Indy Rae is ever, was at the shop when he made his an amazing baby who looks a lot like her discovery, and even though it took me as dad, only with more hair. If she has inher- many years as Snack has been alive to fi g- STOWE, VERMONT ited his staggering athletic talent, she’ll ure out the purpose of the 11mm wrench, 802-253-5803 • 800-826-7000 be tele skiing by next winter and winning he discovered, so early into his wrenching WWW.TRAPPFAMILY.COM mountain bike races to the top of Mount career, that it is also used to tighten the OG

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November 2010 Vermont Sports 5 SPORTS MEDICINE BY ROBERT RINALDI, DPM TIME FOR TREADMILL TRAINING

inter is fast approaching and so the leg and foot fl exors will work hardest ly fl at. You will get used to reaching the termining factor with maintenance. Find are some days that are not so to control downhill speeds, along with a dashboard for adjustments. The object is out how much service each treadmill will Wconducive for running outdoors, continued fi ring of the extensors. There to vary pace and pitch as much as pos- require. especially here in New England. Decem- are a few treadmills that offer a bed that sible. Variations of speed and pitch are Ownership is more than just an in- ber, January, and February can offer some declines as much as three degrees, but the two most important ingredients in vestment in equipment; it makes a contri- stellar days for running outside, but real- the increased cost may not be worth the successful treadmill running. bution to your life. I purchased our Lan- ity is most days are not outside training feature. Be mindful of footbed positioning. Too dice treadmill in 1983 and it has made days, so many runners turn to the tread- The older treadmills had a hard track often the treadmill runner will select a considerable contributions to my wife’s mill. Slipping on snow and ice is damag- bed that accepted no shock. Today, manu- stance that is close to the dashboard and and my health and wellbeing. At the time ing to lower leg muscles and can result facturers produce softer surfaces with this can lead to poor body mechanics and there were several world-class and Olym- in muscle soreness and substantial Achil- some spring, cushion, and shock absorp- an arched back, resulting in low back pic runners who frequently visited our les tendon injuries. Though the treadmill tion. If you are going to workout in a stiffness, even injury. A tall person should home in Connecticut, staying for more does not offer an injury-free form of run- gym and are considering a membership, use a treadmill that has a longer footbed than just a few days, and this forced us to ning, it can help you maintain winter fi t- take a close look at their equipment. The to accommodate a longer stride length. purchase professional-grade equipment. ness and turn in some good fi nish times treadmills should have softer surfaces Gym treadmills are usually set up Back then, the Landice was top of the line in the early spring races. and the ability to adjust the speed and with a TV that is above eye level and and it has served us well. incline. Google treadmill manufactures’ this can be a problem for the serious Though I recommend outside running VARIATIONS ON THE THEME stats; fi nd out the advantages to their distance runner. If you are going to use on sunny winter days, the treadmill in The key to inside treadmill running is to models. If you’re serious about training a TV or monitor, position it lower rather our home gym offers the convenience of emulate being in the outside world, on indoors in winter, choose a membership than higher, so you have a normal a workout before the sun wakes up and a trail or road, where the surface condi- at a gym that will offer you equipment and neck position. Pay close attention to shines. A sunny Vermont day in winter tions are never consistent. Even on the that will not result in injury. your own normal head position while run- may not begin till mid-morning. Training most level roads, every step is just a little ning outside, and try to emulate it on the in your own home gym will not offer any different. Unless you are working out on HOW TO RUN ON A TREADMILL treadmill. socialization and to some this may be an a track, every foot strike is varied. The Start every workout very slowly – slower important factor in ownership verses gym treadmill, on the other hand, offers only than normal – then ramp up your speed TREADMILL OWNERSHIP membership. two variables: speed and pitch. gradually. Try running at any given pace If you decide you want a treadmill at The treadmill will drive a steady, for two minutes, no longer, then increase home, do some internet research, where SUMMARY unrelenting course and this can be the the incline one notch before increasing you can easily compare all the features. Deciding to purchase a treadmill is a injuring factor. When running outside speed. As you get to a faster pace and Then go visit a showroom that has sev- big step, and will entail weighing many with varying terrain, muscles stresses higher pitch begin to decline the ramp eral models from different manufactures. factors. Shop hard and gather informa- will also vary. The leg and foot extensors bed a notch. There is very little benefi t The employees should be knowledgeable tion on the internet, visit showrooms, try will work hardest when accelerating on inclining past 10 degrees. Vary between about all their treadmills’ features. equipment with a full, complete workout, the uphill side of the course. Conversely, 1 and 10 degrees but never run complete- Like all exercise equipment, tread- then make a decision based on experi- mills should fi t the user. For example, ence. You will want maintenance-free many treadmill have weight limits or equipment. Our Landice has lived with us short beds. These would not be suitable for 27 years. Once in awhile it gets a once- for heavy or tall people. Also, the horse- over dusting, but it has offered in return power that drives the unit can be a de- miles and miles of carefree training.

Robert Rinaldi is a board-certifi ed podiatrist and podiatric surgeon at the Gifford Med- ical Center in Randolph, VT. He is a fellow and a founding member of the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine, and a podiatric consultant to the track and cross-country teams. He is a former nationally ranked long-distance runner, having competed in 25 world-class marathons. You can reach him at Gifford Sports Medicine and Surgery Clinics in Randolph, VT, or at the Sharon Health Clinic in Sharon, VT, (802) 728-2490 or (802) 763-8000 or at [email protected].

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6 Vermont Sports November 2010 18 & UNDER THE OTHER SIDE BY OF THE STORY CHRIS KELLER

he lunchtime banter in the 1976. This column, however, is aimed at Montpelier High School cafeteria showcasing the other side of the story. Tprovides the passive observer with A month ago, I was a regular reader of the rare opportunity to delve into the mind Vermont Sports magazine. Now, I’m lucky of a teenager. Amidst the clatter of trays enough to be writing a monthly article and shuffl ing of feet, topics of discussion about Vermonters under the age of 18, range from the football team’s upcoming who are doing something interesting in game to how long it took people to fi nish the outdoors world – kids who are proving their Advanced Placement homework. that our country’s youth are more spirited But one of the most common subjects, and than they are sedentary. one that’s becoming increasingly more Staying active has always been a high popular, is video games. priority in my own life. Since my freshman Adolescent boys will talk nonstop year in high school I’ve competed in varsity about the latest edition of Halo or Call of cross-country and track & fi eld, and Duty, throwing out such terms as killfeed, played an active role in my high school’s prestige, and gamertag. Most of this outing club. Being immersed in the world language is foreign to me. Granted, most of outdoor sports comes naturally to me. of the kids at MHS are fairly well-rounded I’ve also had the opportunity to work as individuals, so a kid who can spend an a stringer for the Barre-Montpelier Times hour talking about his most recent exploits on his Xbox very well might be a starting Argus; one of my favorite assignments was midfi elder on the soccer team. But their interviewing the top Vermont fi nishers at mild obsession underlies one of the most the 2010 Vermont City Marathon. irksome trends in today’s society: the fact I don’t claim to be an outdoors that kids are spending more time in front guru like some of the more experienced of the TV than they are outside. correspondents to Vermont Sports, According to the 2007-2008 National but, like them, I have a passion for the Health and Nutrition Examination outdoors that I hope to share with you, the Survey, 17 percent of kids ages 2-19 reader. If you have any ideas for potential are obese. This trend shows no sign of candidates who I could interview for this reversing itself either: rates of childhood column, please e-mail them to kellerc@ obesity have been rapidly increasing since mpsvt.org.

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November 2010 Vermont Sports 7 GET IN SHAPE FOR SKIING: SIMPLE TRAINING TIPS BY BILLIE MUNRO AUDIA

nip in the air, crunching leaves As for us recreational skiers who simply under foot, and the need to don a want strong legs for a full day out on the A fl eece all mean ski season is just slopes, there are strength-building exer- around the corner. It is exhilarating – at cises for us, too. “Recreational skiers will least for us passionate winter sports en- notice an increase in skiing performance thusiasts – and this season, by following by doing simple eccentric (muscle length- a few simple training tips, you can be in ening), isometric (muscle hold), and con- snow-sport shape when you hit the slopes. centric (muscle squeezing) drills such This article offers insight from top- as walking up a hill backward, which is level snow-sport coaches and instructors, both concentric and isometric, and walk- highlights exercises to target sport-spe- ing downhill in a tuck position, which is cifi c muscles, and describes the four ele- both eccentric and isometric,” explains Bill ments of snow sport conditioning – cardio Knowles, director of iSport Training at the endurance, strength training, plyometric Vermont Orthopedic Clinic’s sports train- exercises, and balance work – so you may ing and sports rehabilitation center in Kil- incorporate them into your pre-season lington. Knowles has trained Olympian workout routine. snow-sport medalists such as Hannah Ke- arny, Hannah Teter, and Shannon Bahrke. CARDIO ENDURANCE As he puts it, “The higher the skill level “Recreational skiers may easily increase of the athlete, the more specifi c the condi- their on-the-snow performance by main- tioning needs to be,” so for the athletically taining a regular cardio fi tness routine minded recreational skier to see results in the off-season,” advises Bill Reichelt, requires less pre-season effort than for the head alpine ski coach at the University of Olympian or collegiate-level skier. Good Vermont. “Activities such as hiking, play- news for us recreational skiers! ing soccer, or cycling on a regular basis in- Knowles further explains, “Eccentric crease an athlete’s endurance levels, which strength is the ability to resist forces that will improve any skier’s performance,” Bill pull us down – forces such as gravity.” So, says. His advice is simple: “Be active: get at the most basic level, eccentric strength allows us to walk and run, countering out and do stuff during the pre-season.” gravity’s force, and at its most extreme Cycling seems to be a popular choice level, eccentric strength allows us to ex- for many skiers and riders who want to ecute an explosive lift off. maintain cardio fi tness. Paul Borghini, Alpine racing demands the skier ex- a PSIA Level 3 ski instructor at Okemo ecute an explosive lift-off action with ev- Mountain Resort in Ludlow, suggests, “A ery turn, so eccentric training drills are a good way to keep fi t during the summer must. This is one reason Jen Muzzey in- is to get on a bike and ride. Fast.” The en- corporates power clean lifts into the train- durance training and leg strengthening ing routines she develops for ski racers that cycling promotes will bode skiers well because, as she explains, “Power cleans when they hit the slopes. specifi cally prepare the body for an explo- As with any cardio program, the key is sive lift-off momentum, which is necessary to increase duration and intensity gradu- in downhill racing.” ally so you build up your endurance in As Knowles attests, “The more eccen- a paced manner. “The preferred cardio- tric strength you have in your lower body, building activities for snow-sport athletes the more effective you will be in resisting are Spinning and cycling, as those activi- gravity while carving a turn.” Doing the ties both increase cardio endurance and old-stand by wall sit and wall squat exer- recruit quad and hamstring muscles,” cises will improve eccentric, isometric, and advises Jen Muzzey, who coaches several concentric lower body strength and pro- collegiate skiers and is a master personal vide the weekend warrior with noticeable trainer at the River Valley Club in Leba- results. non, NH. Drills targeted specifi cally to improv- ing core strength are also a key part of STRENGTHENING EXERCISES most snow-sport conditioning programs. Dry-land practice is what ski teams do in To increase abdominal strength and core the pre-season, and it includes both endur- stability, Coach Reichelt prefers drills us- ance training and strength-building exer- ing medicine balls and crunches. Medicine cises. One of the key strength-building balls are simply weighted balls that come drills that the UVM alpine ski team ath- in different sizes. For a recreational skier letes do is the sled push. As Coach Reichelt with decent abdominal strength, a good confesses, “The athletes dread it during core exercise is the Russian twist, where practice, but come racing season they ap- you sit on the fl oor with your knees bent preciate the outcome.” He should know, as and feet fl at, hold the medicine ball out in he has coached over 40 NCAA All-Amer- front of you and recline back so that your ican skiers during his 10 years at UVM. body is angled in a V-shape. Then, keeping In the sled push drill, athletes use their your lower body still, slowly twist your up- lower body strength to push the weighted per body to the left and gently touch the sled forward in an explosive burst of pow- medicine ball to the fl oor, then do the same er. The intervals are varied to assist with thing to the right, and ensure you are con- lactate tolerance. This drill conditions the stantly engaging your abdominal muscles. racer to be able to blast out of the start- ing gate and power down a slalom or GS PLYOMETRIC EXERCISES course with maximum strength and mini- Pre-season plyometric exercises are also mal muscle fatigue. a key component of any snow-sport con-

8 Vermont Sports November 2010 ditioning program, as they will improve TRY THIS AT strength, agility, and balance. Plyometrics – or plyos – are specialized, high-intensity HOME! training exercises designed to improve sport-specifi c strength. Plyos load a mus- Any recreational skier with a racing cle with maximum force in the shortest background will remember doing wall possible time, invoking an explosive mus- squats to strengthen quadriceps, ham- cular contraction. strings, and back muscles. Bill Knowles However, not all plyometric exercises of the Vermont Orthopedic Clinic at Kil- are created equal. For example, jumping lington has perfected this exercise by rope is a relatively easy plyo, while single- adding the use of an exercise ball (a.k.a. leg bounds up the bleachers are very chal- Swiss ball or physioball). lenging. Coach Reichelt has his athletes perform one-legged hops up and down bleachers and lateral bounds up and down the bleachers, which are very intense plyos. While these types of plyos will certain- ly garner results for all levels of skiers and riders, more moderate plyos appropriate for a recreational skier’s pre-season rou- tine include side-to-side hops over a stick laid on the ground (start with 2 sets of 8 to 10 reps); and lateral jumps up onto and down from a stationary box (start with 2 sets of 8 to 10 reps on each leg). Chan Morgan, a Ford Sayre Ski Coun- cil racing coach and a former NCAA All- American ski racer also incorporates plyos into the J5 racers’ dryland training. “We keep the junior racers curious while dial- ing in motor skills with fun plyos and en- durance work, including dry-land slalom courses, beeps testing, and obstacle course work.” Morgan explains, “For the beeps test- ing drill, an athlete runs back and forth between two lines set approximately 25 yards apart, with the beep sounds indi- cating when they should start running in the other direction. Then, we decrease the time lag between beeps and those who don’t make it to the line before the next beep are out.” If you are just beginning a plyometric HIGH routine, it is a good idea to start with the TECH moderate exercises and to be sure you are landing safely, which means landing on your entire foot so you lessen joint impact, and also try to avoid any knee twisting motion. BALANCE EXERCISES Borghini considers skiing and riding to be The drill: Position the exercise ball all about balance, which is a skill that any between your back and the wall, as- athlete may improve with training. He sume a skiing position and slowly – suggests the simple exercise of standing within 2 to 3 seconds – squat down, on one foot with your eyes closed to im- while pressing against the ball, then prove balance, which is much easier said slowly move back up to the standing than done. position. Repeat multiple times for 30 Knowles advocates using balance to 60 seconds to complete one “run.” training equipment, such as the Vew-Do Rest for 30 to 60 seconds. Decrease the board or a BOSU balance trainer to im- up/down time to 1 second to mimic prove balance capabilities. Improved bal- mogul skiing. Take a healthy 8-12 runs ance immediately translates into better to get started and increase to 12-16 on-the-snow performance because main- runs just before ski season starts. taining balance while skiing and riding is key to falling less, and as Knowles says, ADE Knowles advises, “To increase the A “Falling less is a good thing.” 100% MADEUSA intensity of this exercise, hold a medi- IN THE Hopefully, by incorporating these con- cine ball or dumbbell in your hands or ditioning tips into your pre-season rou- do the exercise as a single leg squat, tine you will increase your endurance, alternating legs each run.” For inspi- strength, and balance and be able to hit ration, complete this exercise while the slopes in stellar shape this season. watching ski clips on YouTube. Here’s a great one of the incredible Bode Miller Billie Munro Audia boasts more than 45 in , when he skis practically the ski days a year since relocating to the Up- entire course on one ski: www.youtube. per Valley from the San Francisco Bay SEE com/watch?v=__Faa87IQhk. Area three years ago. In addition to free- lance writing, she enjoys being a mom, a COMENEW! WHATS Photos courtesy Bill Knowles, lawyer, a sprint-distance triathlete, and a member of the Okemo Mountain Resort POLARMAX.COM Vermont Orthopedic Clinic. Ski Patrol. To learn more check out www. zermattlegal.com.

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10 Vermont Sports November 2010 VERMONT SKI AREA IMPROVEMENTS BY PAUL McMORRIS

Just keepin’ it clean, green and mean, Yoh, a sliding scene bro; Working the best with what we got With the most fan snowmaking guns in You know what I mean? North America, this operation has been busy improving their behind-the-scenes A rapper might sing these lyrics about the snowmaking system. They strive to open current slate of Vermont ski area improve- the mountain with top-to-bottom coverage ments for this season. In today’s economic in the early season. climate, ski areas have concentrated on maintaining their extensive infrastruc- OKEMO tures rather than seeking fi nancing for Say it ain’t so, Okemo. The mountain, once grandiose headline projects like what a bastion of legendary Pomagalski Plat- went down in the 90s. terpull ground lifts during the ’60s and However, a number of ski areas did ’70s has jettisoned its sole remaining one, reinvest signifi cant funds in their opera- the Snow Star Poma in the Galaxy Bowl tions during the off-season, and unfortu- Learning Area. Look for a new moving car- nately we did have one casualty due to pet in this area. bankruptcy proceedings. Here’s a look at Up on the mountain, a new dual tur- the notable changes to look for this season: bocharged 500 horsepower Prinoth BR ASCUTNEY MOUNTAIN 500 grooming machine will be pushing the Although they gave it a good run since snow around and smoothing it into cordu- they bought the property at, ironically, a roy surfaces this season. And, if all goes bankruptcy auction in 1993, the family well, a new 3,100-foot steel-tracked Moun- Plausteiner was itself foreclosed upon over tain Coaster ride, screaming down the hill the summer. At press time, it looks like the at 25 mph, will be keeping families enter- ski area will be mothballed, at least for one tained over at Jackson Gore, year-round. season, until a new lessee or owner steps up -- hopefully with deep pockets -- to run SMUGGLERS’ NOTCH the place. Stay tuned. Speaking of skiing and riding diversions, Smuggs has added a three-hour zip line BROMLEY MOUNTAIN and rappelling adventure course. Like How’s a brand spankin’ new Prinoth Bison Okemo’s coaster, this attraction will oper- winch-cat for grooming the steep pitches, ate year-round. Mountain Coasters and along with an AEBI mountain mower zip line adventures are the latest new to keep the trails shipshape year round thing being installed by ski areas through- sound? Arriving customers will certainly out North America and Europe as non- appreciate an improved drop-off area, weather-dependent profi t centers. promising smoother traffi c fl ow this sea- son. The rental shop will be sporting 300 STOWE MOUNTAIN RESORT new sets of Head rental skis, while the The big news here is off-snow over at ticket booths will be utilizing comprehen- Spruce Peak. The performing arts come to sive Siriusware software to speed the tick- the mountain with the December opening eting process. All told, Bromley invested of the 420-seat Spruce Peak Arts Center. $675,000 over the summer. The center will stage theatrical produc- tions, concerts, dance performances, fi lms, BURKE MOUNTAIN lectures, art shows, and even showcase While nothing major is in the works for comedians on a year-round basis. This this season, there is a glimmer of hope on should prove to be an excellent apres-ski the future horizon. The Burke Mountain attraction for visitors and locals alike. Operation Company received partial fi nd- ings by the state on their Act 250 Mas- a paper ticket to board. The RFID cards Up top, the Peak wooden walkway STRATTON MOUNTAIN ter Plan application. In the years ahead, are secured inside a pocket and can be leading to the summit has been rebuilt, Two new Prinoth BR350 grooming ma- the Master Plan includes provisions for loaded with multiple day tickets. and over at Bear Mountain, the popular chines will be cruising Stratton’s trails 155 acres of additional ski terrain, three The base area is jam-packed with new Stash terrain park will be sporting new this season, while the addition of new new lifts, snowmaking expansion, and of creature comforts from luxury suite lodg- exciting features this season. snow guns will help keep things white course, residential real estate develop- ing to dining venues, topped off with a when nature doesn’t cooperate. In the base ment. spa and fi tness center with massages and MAGIC MOUNTAIN treatments offered to soothe all those tired area, a new warming hut has been built Rest assured “the magic” will be back near the tubing area, with a bonfi re area JAY PEAK ski and ride muscles. Watch for a new ho- this season. Mountain crews and Friends Here’s where the big bucks, $13 mil- tel with an indoor water park to open next to chase away the cold. of Magic volunteers have been busy over lion of them, were spent last summer on season. the summer renovating the snowmaking a variety of on-mountain and base area SUGARBUSH improvements. On the mountain, look for KILLINGTON air and water pipelines, mowing trails Major snowmaking pipelines have been and working on the lifts. As with last sea- 100 new snowmaking tower guns that will Lots of vital infrastructure improvements replaced at both Lincoln Peak and Mount cover previously hard-to-reach trails and here, focusing on snowmaking, trail re- son, Magic plans to operate on a Friday Ellen to insure more effi cient snowmak- the popular novice Grammy Jay trail. For grading on the Bittersweet/upper Great through Monday and holiday week sched- ing operations throughout the season. In beginners and little ones, a new 250-foot Eastern junction and lower Bunny Buster. ule. the Lincoln Peak base area, Phase 2 of covered Sun Kid moving carpet has been Lift-wise, there’s a new control room and the revitalization project is expected to installed. The new carpet is two and half electric drive for the popular Superstar be completed before the season kicks off. times longer than the old beginner carpet. Express lift. SNOW BOWL Look for a new entrance plaza and two Hockey anyone? In the base area, in More snowmaking fi repower has been Look for a new glade running between the new lodges: the Schoolhouse will house addition to a new 220-slot parking garage, added, most notably fan guns in the high Lang and Cameron Trails. Speaking of the children’s programs and the main 14,500 a major NHL-sized indoor ice rink is up traffi c base areas of Superstar and Snow- Cameron, it’s been widened to accommo- square-foot lodge will house all skier and and running, complete with 700 spectator shed. Over at South Ridge, a new energy date more traffi c. rider services. seats and not one, but four, locker rooms. effi cient cooling system has been installed Skating lessons as well as opportunities in the pump house. And boring but impor- for curling will be available. tant: the snowmaking pump interiors have Paul McMorris of Taftsville, VT, skis over 100 days per season and has covered skiing and Ticket wise, Jay has installed a new been coated to reduce friction and the en- riding for many national and international publications for over two decades. You can RFID ticket reading system at the lifts so ergy required to move water through the reach him at [email protected]. customers don’t have to bumble around for 88 miles of pipeline. November 2010 Vermont Sports 11 Skis for the Backcountry, Sidecountry,

and Groomers BY BRIAN MOHR AND EMILY JOHNSON

ith their ever-widen- ing dimensions, rock- ALL PURPOSE inspired skiers who spend most of their ski tions. With a relatively narrow, 88mm waist, time riding lifts and are looking for a one- it will leave some skiers wanting more in ered (early rise) tips This category features skis that are ver- W satile enough to be your one-and-only, ski quiver. deep or thick snow conditions, but if going and tails, and reduced sidecuts, go-anywhere skis. They excel in a wide touring and light, fast, and high are a prior- the latest downhill-oriented ski variety of snow conditions and terrain. BACKCOUNTRY TOURING/ ity, then this is the ski. designs are making it more fun SKI MOUNTAINEERING BIG POWDER/BIG SNOW than ever to ski the softer snows G3 JAM, $540 These are skis for those who place 125/95/114 a higher priority on touring perfor- Skis in this category excel in soft and of the Northeast’s resorts, side- genuineguidegear.com mance than downhill performance, or deep snow conditions. To reach their country zones, and backcountry. G3’s new Jam is an excellent choice for for skiers with more technical pursuits full potential, these skis should be An emerging trend this year is emerging backcountry skiers (male or fe- in mind, including ski mountaineering driven with bigger boots by skiers with male) interested in exploring the great va- solid downhill skiing experience. At the availability of these design and randonee racing. riety of northeastern snow conditions and the same time, however, their wider features across a wider variety terrain. It’s light and nimble enough to be BD DRIFT (BD STARLET), $700 dimensions make them an excellent of skis, including many mid-fat driven comfortably by mid-weight two- or 136/100/122 (134/100/121) quiver ski for dedicated backcountry and lighter-weight skis. Thus, three-buckle telemark or AT boots, and its bdel.com skiers who prefer a mid-weight boot, slightly rockered tip makes it especially Designed for smooth skiers dedicated to but would like more fl oatation in low- you don’t need to be lugging easy to turn and maneuver in powder and backcountry touring and ski mountaineer- to medium-angle terrain. around big boots and big skis to softer snow conditions. The Jam is also ing, Black Diamond’s new Drift and Star- enjoy the benefi ts of the latest priced affordably enough to be attractive let are geared respectively to skiers who DYNAFIT STOKE, $800 to skiers not used to paying big money for are more aggressive, primarily male, and and greatest ski technology. 125/105/119 high-quality ski equipment. lighter weight, primarily female. They fea- dynafi t.com The latest skis are also ture plenty of sidecut for tackling fi rm-snow Dynafi t has broken into the backcountry- more compatible than ever with ICELANTIC SCOUT, $540 conditions with ease, and a slightly rockered oriented powder skiing market with the 160/110/130 both AT (alpine touring/ran- tip for extra control in soft snow conditions. release of its new Stoke. Relatively light- icelanticboards.com They are relatively lightweight, and have a weight for its dimensions, it features a pau- donee) and telemark bindings Yes, the Colorado-made Scouts are short – carbon-wrapped, paulownia wood core, mak- wlonia wood core, a rockered tip, solid skin (gone are the days of a dedi- available in only one length, 143cm – but ing them a great dedicated-backcountry ski attachment points. and inserts for Dynafi t cated telemark or AT ski), with these skis have the ability to transform your for skiers of all abilities. A reinforced core bindings. This is a dream ski for all but backcountry skiing like few, if any, skis on in the binding mount area make them espe- the hardest-charging and heavier-weighted their reinforced binding mount the market. It’s a quick-turning, all-snow cially well suited to the extra torque gener- backcountry powder skiers. areas, options for inserts, and capable, unique-dimensioned ski that offers ated by telemark bindings. more. In general, there is also light- to moderate-weight skiers unprec- FAT-YPUS E-MOTION, $750 edented control in Northeastern snow condi- ANNUM, $340 144/112/130 a greater-than-ever variety of tions. Although the Scout can handle speed 109/78/95 fat-ypus.com ski designs on the market remarkably well in most snow conditions, it madshus.com Billed as a women’s specifi c big-mountain performs best when skiing with precision Just a couple of years after ac- today. Here’s a short list of the ski, this beautifully constructed ski – hand- and control in the steep, narrow, and techni- quired USA from its former Vermont made in Colorado – is no less than a high- skis we feel are especially well cal confi nes of the Northeastern backcoun- owner, the brand has been laid to rest. How- performance, powder-hungry ski designed suited to the backcountry-ori- try. The Scout is likely one of the most ma- ever, the popular Karhu XCD line, includ- with light- to mid-weight skiers in mind. neuverable skis on the market. Its shorter ing the XCD Guide, has been given new life ented northeastern skier. Much happier in more open terrain and soft length and relatively light weight also make under the Norwegian-based Madshus brand snow conditions than in narrow and crusty it a joy for touring and exploring. – also owned by K2 Sports. The Annum is Eastern tree lines, this is a more tradition- virtually identical to the former Karhu XCD K2 COOMBACK/K2 GOTBACK, $825 Guide, with its waxless base, full-length ally cambered ski that excels in everything 135/102/121 edges, moderate sidecut, and powder-friend- but Eastern hardpack snow conditions. k2skis.com ly dimensions. This is essentially the same While the Coomback was designed with ski used by New Englander Dave Watson VOILE CHARGER, $595 more aggressive, primarily male skiers in when he skied from the heights of Paki- 137/112/126 mind, and the Gotback for less aggressive, stan’s K2 in the summer of 2009, and it’s a voileusa.com primarily female skiers, both share virtually ski that’s as fun to ski on springtime corn in Affordable and made in the USA, Voile the same dimensions, rockered-tip design, the big mountains as it is out the back door has followed up on last year’s release of its wood-core construction, and snow-shedding, after dinner. much-loved and powder-loving Drifter, with hydrophobic top sheet material. Light and the release of the slimmed-down Charger. nimble enough for touring with mid-weight MOVEMENT LOGIC X, $1040 Featuring the same lightweight aspen-wood boots, but capable of handling all manners 127/88/115 core construction and rockered tip design as of snow, terrain, and speed with grace, these movementskis.com the Drifter, the Charger comes with about 10 are truly versatile skis for the Northeast Swiss-based Movement’s Logic-X is one of percent less surface area all around, and a and beyond. The Gotbacks are also available the lightest high-performance backcountry more skin-track friendly waist. The Charger in shorter lengths, down to 143cm. skis on the market. It’s especially nimble offers unprecedented control in untracked and quick-turning in hard-packed condi- powder and soft snow conditions, and for VOLKL NANUQ, $825 tions commonly found in alpine environ- stronger skiers, can cope suffi ciently in any 130/94/113 ments. When driven by more advanced snow condition. In the shorter lengths, this volkl.com skiers, it holds an edge very nicely through ski is an excellent choice for exploratory ski The Nanuq is true to Volkl’s reputation medium-radius turns in mixed snow condi- touring in the backwoods of the Northeast. for its well-constructed, stable, and high- performing skis. This mid-fat ski, now in Brian Mohr and his wife, Emily Johnson, of Moretown, VT, photograph for a wide variety its second year, is a touch on the heavy side of publications, manufacturers, and organizations throughout the outdoor industry. They for its dimensions, but you’ll appreciate its publish AdventureSkier.com, and organize their own slideshow series that features their stability and control in tricky snow condi- ongoing skiing adventures. You can learn more about them at EmberPhoto.com. tions. This is a great choice for backcountry- 12 Vermont Sports November 2010 Whether you’re a snow- boarder or snowshoer, MUSCLES mountain hiker or moun- NOT tain biker, Nordic skier or Nordic walker, you need gear. Each month, I review, right here, three items M T RS that I personally feel are gear guide especially cool. Here are BY RYAN JAMES LECLERC my picks for this month. Illustration by Shawn Braley Illustration

ROTTEFELLA XCELERATOR CRISPY MOUNTAIN NORDIC RACE BINDINGS LEATHER 3-PIN BOOTS The brand new Xcelerator bind- If you are still upset with me about the MSR LIGHTNING AXIS SNOWSHOES ings, at a scant 170g per pair, are the MSR fl otation tail incompatibility, maybe lightest racing bindings on earth. Forty this will turn you around. In this modern MSR snowshoes have been made in the vents the edges of the frames from hitting percent lighter than the older R4 and to- world with all its whiz-bang electronic USA for over a decade and are known for mid-step and two, it enables a smoother, tally redesigned, the Xcelerator bindings contraptions and confounded loud mu- being reliable, lightweight, and easy to use. more effi cient stride. are available in both classic and skate. sic, where newfangled plastic ski boots These qualities have made them extreme- A second innovation is the SpeedLock Featuring a radically different toe bar have become the norm for backcountry ly popular with serious mountaineers and Binding, which is possibly the simplest clamping mechanism, the Xcelerators use skiing, you can still purchase fi ne-quali- casual backyard rompers alike. Ever since snowshoe binding ever designed. Once an a beefy, single pivot aluminum lever with ty traditional leather 3-pin boots. Forget the release of the original Lightning mod- initial “set in and forget it” adjustment is two hooks that latch to the boot’s toe bar scouring every ski swap in the land this els fi ve or six years ago, the line-up has made to fi t the wide, angled toe strap to at the edges, rather than in the middle, for fall and get yourself a brand new pair of remained virtually unchanged, until now. your regular snowshoeing boots, all you an unsurpassed clamp engagement. Ad- Crispy Mountain boots and take your be- For 2011, MSR decided it was time to step need to do is slide your foot in, twist your ditionally, the Dual Flexors are integrated loved Asolos or Merrells, which after 25 it up, and that is exactly what they have foot slightly to center, and tighten the heel into a single cartridge for trouble free re- done, introducing new, highly innovative, strap. Your boot is now securely held in moval and replacement. The Xcelerators years of use have as much support as a game-changing technologies that take place and isn’t going anywhere. No ratch- are exclusive to the NIS system, where wool sock, and nail them to the side of simplicity and effi ciency to a new level. eting buckles, no loops of nylon webbing, the bindings simply slide and lock onto a the barn. Sure, you’ll have to deal with The fi rst new innovation, found on the no problem. factory-bonded plate rather than needing the inevitable leather boot break-in pe- Lightning Axis model, is Axis Gait Effi - Finally, the Flotation Tails, which were to be drilled into the ski and screwed and riod, which turns your feet into blistered, ciency Technology, which allows the user formally exclusive to the Denali and Evo glued. This system allows the user to move bloody stumps after the fi rst few days of to adjust the bilateral position of the bind- models and attach to the frames for in- the binding forward and backward from use, but you know that is the price you ings in relation to the frame. With up to creased fl otation in deep snow, have now the balance point to improve performance have to pay for traditional quality that eight degrees of adjustment in either di- been developed for the 2010-11 Lightning in different snow conditions. Despite all will last for another 25 years, and be- rection, the bindings can compensate for models. Unfortunately, the new fl otation the high tech innovations, the Xcelerator sides, it only takes the fi rst three or four the foot’s natural toe-in or toe-out position, tails are not compatible with your older bindings are still compatible with your years of use before they are perfectly resulting in perfectly parallel snowshoe model Lightnings. Please don’t kill the older NNN Nordic boots! Feel free to worn in, just like your fi ne quality, tra- alignment when walking, which accom- messenger. $239.95. www.cascadedesigns. praise the messenger. $109.95. www.rot- ditional leather Brooks bicycle saddle. plishes two important things: one, it pre- com. tefella.no. $149.95. www.alpinasports.com. CTR: CHAOS THERMAL REGULATION THE NEXT GENERATION MISTRAL HOWLER CHINOOK ADRENALINE IN COLD WEATHER Multitasker Pro Face Toaster Bandana Multiliner PROTECTION PRO-STRETCH PLUS WILDSHIELD PROTECTION MICROFLEX FLEECE DRI-RELEASE MERINO WOOL

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November 2010 Vermont Sports 13 BY ELIZABETH BASSETT Trina’s Clinic PHOTOS BY KATE CARTER Place: Mt. Mansfi eld Touring Center Within four years of graduation, at the 1972 Time: Friday afternoon, late March, parking lot Winter Olympics, Hosmer fi nished 41st in the nearly empty. 10 kilometer classic race. Flash forward several decades. Trina and Dave wo sixty-something women sit on the snow, Hosmer retired to Stowe after academic careers at giggling. Two more, a decade or so younger, the University of Massachusetts. Several friends skate toward them, skis tangling as they approached Hosmer. circle fl ags planted in the snow. One falls and T “Karen Goodhue, Sally Howe, and Sue Emmons are struggles on the fl at ground to get up without poles. all great athletes,” Hosmer says, “and they wanted to They tag their sitting teammates, who, like bear cubs, ski better. They had never learned the basics. Clinics roll to their feet and speed off, arms and skis fl ying. A abound for children and men, but older women never hundred yards away, in a spray of snow, they stop and had these opportunities and they are hungry to learn.” sidestep over four poles lying on the snow, then sprint That hunger is on display every Friday afternoon toward the next relay exchange. from dry land training in October through skiing at Welcome to Trina’s Clinic, a Friday afternoon ritual the end of March. The original threesome has grown to for dozens of women, most of middle age. Trina Hosmer more than 30. “I love teaching the clinic,” Hosmer says. is absent on this day. She’s at the World Master’s Cross- “I see such a huge improvement so quickly – I see the Country Ski Championships in Falun, Sweden, where looks on their faces when they get it.” she will win gold, silver, and bronze medals. Linda Prescott had cross-country skied for four In an e-mail to the clinic Hosmer wrote: When I last competed for the U.S. Ski Team in 1974 decades before joining the clinic. “When I turned 60 I (yes, 36 years ago), the World Championships were also realized that the strength of my youth was not going in Falun. I remember the courses as being very tough, to last forever. In Trina’s Clinic I have learned that with lots of climbing. I found out that topography does good technique allows me to go far and fast with my not change over the years – the hills are still there! ‘maturing body,’ using less energy.” Prescott adds, But what can change are results. If you keep doing “Trina is an inspiration of grace and skills. She skis something long enough the medals will come. I was with such joy and intensity that you cannot help but be most fortunate to win gold, silver, and bronze medals, drawn to her enthusiasm to make each of us the best yes, a complete set. skier we can be.” When she arrived at the University of Vermont Mary Stone joined the group after a quarter century in the 1960s, Trina Barton Hosmer had never been of skiing. “During those fi rst two hours I learned so on skis. A nationally ranked 1,500-meter runner, she much about technique that there was no question of learned to ski from her boyfriend, and now husband of where I would be every Friday afternoon.” After three 42 years, Dave Hosmer. years Stone’s skiing has become more effi cient and “In the pre-Title IX era there were no women’s cross- faster. Many of the women enter at least a few races country ski teams,” Hosmer says. “It was not until 10 each year. Stone says, “Trina has encouraged us to years later, around 1980, that Dartmouth established enter races in order to have a training goal. I want to the fi rst team. Sometimes we would ski, unoffi cially, at test the techniques I’ve learned.” the end of the carnivals. Ten to twenty women would World-class triathelete Donna Smyers, whose race for time after the men fi nished the ‘real race’.” laurels include a 2009 age-group win at the Ironman

14 Vermont Sports November 2010 MORE INFO: Trina’s Clinics are $75 for the season (October through March). The fee includes $50 for the pro- gram and $25 for membership in the Stowe Nor- dic Outing Club. There is a $50 facility use fee for the winter if you don’t have a Nordic pass for the Mount Mansfi eld Cross-Country Center. To register, fi ll out the SNOC membership application (www. stowenordic.org), checking off Trina’s Women’s Training Program and return by November 15, 2010. Weekly communication about the program is done through e-mail, so be sure to fi ll out your email address with the application. For more infor- mation about the program contact Trina Hosmer, 802-253-0810, or [email protected]. Any woman may try a Friday session with out charge to see if the program is right for her.

World Championship in Kona, says, “It’s good for me “Trina is a true inspiration,” says Moira Durnan who, to work hard at skiing and to place in the middle of with Carol Van Dyke, substitutes when Hosmer is out of the pack.” A highlight for Smyers and others is the town. “I feel honored to help her whenever I can.” Montpelier car pool. “I’ve met so many great women Durnan is not alone in her admiration. Cindy carpooling every Friday. It’s like a party start to the Sprague calls Hosmer a fantastic role model and weekend,” she says, a sentiment echoed by others. Deborah Rubin adds, “Trina has given me the Prescott adds, “The commute is an important part of confi dence to know that if I keep working and training the experience. The fun starts at 2:10 at the Montpelier I can continue to improve my times and my technique Park and Ride.” and stay fi t into the next decade. I think she is the sort Hosmer’s leadership extends beyond athletics. of athlete that we should see on the cover of Sports Clinic member Lexi Shear lost her husband in a bike Illustrated.” accident last summer. Hosmer wrote to clinic members: “I have always felt the reason this group works so well, Elizabeth Bassett lives in Charlotte where she thrives besides our love of skiing, is that we all really care in the outdoors. She is the author of Nature Walks in about each other. This will be our year to support Lexi Northwest Vermont and the Champlain Valley (Full in any way we can so she can join our Friday sessions.” Circle Press) and contributes to numerous publications. On a gray September day under a fi ne drizzle, more She savors her Friday afternoons in Trina’s Clinic and than a dozen women gathered to hike White Rocks is hopeful that one day she will share the success of her with Shear. fellow skiers.

November 2010 Vermont Sports 15 SKATING IN OVALS ON ICE BY PHYL NEWBECK

here is no Olympic oval in Vermont. In fact, the state’s only rink designed for speedskating, a LONG TRACK VS. SHORT TRACK T250-meter outdoor oval at Catamount Family Center in Williston, shut down for good in 2007 after For those unfamiliar with the sport, long track a decade of use that was diminished over time by the speedskating is done on a 400-meter oval, with skaters warming winters. But all is not lost for those who prefer racing in sets of two – not against each other, but for their blades long, unrocked and minus a toe pick. There the fastest time. In contrast, short track speedskating is a vibrant short track speedskating community based can be done at any indoor rink with skaters competing in Rutland. head to head on a 100-meter loop. While long track The Green Mountain Speedskating Club (GMSSC) skaters need no protective gear, short trackers wear was founded by Winthrop “Tuck” Cantrell and the late Herb Painter in the 1970s to “develop and introduce helmets, gloves, knee pads, and shin and neck guards. beginner skaters to a recreational and competitive level.” Their boots are made of harder material and their Initially based in northwestern Vermont, the club had blades are set for counterclockwise movement and are dedicated sessions at Leddy Park in Burlington for many fi xed, in contrast to the more centered free-heel “clap years. These days, under the tutelage of long-time coach skates” favored by long track racers. Dave Manfredi, the group skates at the Spartan in Rutland, a rink which is affi liated with Castleton Arena at UVM. The once vibrant club began to wind State College. The only other local club, an Upper Valley down in the late 1990s as evidenced by back issues of the group called the Montshire Skating Club, existed in the Amateur Speedskating Union’s magazine, The Racing early 2000s, but recently disbanded and recreated itself Blade, which ceased reporting on their activities. on the other side of the Connecticut River as the Granite Several years ago, a group tried to get dedicated State Speedskating Club. sessions at the Ice Center in Waterbury, but that GMSSC ice time isn’t the most consistent, but the endeavor was short-lived. Other Vermont rinks, such as club manages to book two or three sessions each week Cairns Arena, allow speed skaters at public sessions, but which are attended by four to fi fteen skaters. Skaters don’t believe there are suffi cient numbers to warrant range in age from nine to senior citizens. Manfredi is separate sessions. In contrast to the Spartan Arena, gratifi ed that a number of young girls have joined which takes up their ice from March to July, Cairns has the club and is mystifi ed at the failure of their male public sessions throughout the summer, although hockey counterparts to do the same. “Maybe it’s because of the camps sometimes supplant those sessions. Skaters tights,” he speculated. wanting to try their luck at long track speedskating The Spartan Arena is suitable for short track must travel to Lake Placid, something club members do speedskating competitions. A big fundraising drive with some regularity over the course of the winter. allowed the club to buy 30 mats to line the walls and prevent At 68, Carvel Bevans of Stowe is one of the older injuries. The mats have sleeves in which advertising can skaters at the Spartan Arena. He grew up skating be placed. In 2008, the club hosted the Green Mountain on natural ice and picked up hockey at the age of 40. Short Track Speedskating Championships. It was the Finding that the sport was hard on his back, Bevans fi rst Vermont meet in two decades, and Manfredi was tried speedskating at 64. Despite the fact that it involves pleased to have 44 competitors including skaters from tight turns performed in a regimented fashion, Bevans New York, Massachusetts and Pennsylvania. Castleton said he loves the freedom of being on the ice. He travels hockey players volunteered at the event, setting up the to Rutland once a week for the dedicated sessions, as blocks and cleaning the ice. Manfredi is hoping to host well as going to public sessions at Cairns. “You can’t another competition in late 2010 or early 2011, and speed at a public session,” he said, “but you can work on expects even better attendance. technique. With just a few tweaks you can improve your In its heyday, the GMSSC featured some avid racers. ability and speed.” One of its original members, Ellie Reddington of South Manfredi admits that he has had a diffi cult time Burlington, remembers the club holding sanctioned promoting speedskating. “It’s a very diffi cult sport to short track meets at Leddy Park on a regular basis in grow,” he said, “but we get a shot in the arm every four the late 1980s, and traveling with other club members to years from the Olympics.” meets in Massachusetts and New York. Manfredi recalls the Leddy races as being well attended with skaters from Phyl Newbeck lives in Jericho with her partner Bryan, New York and New England competing. Some GMSSC two cats, and her sadly neglected Viking Marathon long skaters raced on the national level, with two traveling track speed skates. Many moons ago she helped found to an international competition in Germany in 1997. In the short-lived Central Park Speedskating Club and the mid 1990s, Don Gallegos and Joe Franz won national was briefl y Vice President of the GMSSC in the early marathon titles in the senior division (the 50K distance 1990s. She is the author of Virginia Hasn’t Always Been for Gallegos, with multiple 25Ks and a 50K for Franz); for Lovers: Interracial Marriage Bans and the Case of Reddington won the grand master division two years Richard and Mildred Loving. in a row in both distances; and Franz won the senior division of the national long track championship. In addition to weekly dedicated sessions at Leddy, To fi nd speedskating sessions at the Spartan Arena, the club used to hold some sessions at Jackson Arena in visit www.csc.vsc.edu/spartanarena/calendar.htm Stowe, and later at Cairns Arena in South Burlington. In or contact Dave Manfredi at 802-747-1496. 1996, the GMSSC was able to get ice time at Gutterson

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November 2010 Vermont Sports 17 READER ATHLETE VS: You’re a marathoner. How many have WAYNE Burlington was one of the healthiest you run? cities, and I think that’s because of a WW: I think it’s about 25. I try to WARNKEN variety of things. There’s a huge push count them all on my 20th mile of each to get kids more active – you have marathon, and I think it is 25. I started Age: 43 Girls on the Run and the Mini Milers doing marathons in my early 20s. The Residence: Burlington program; you’ve got Catamount and all the ski programs and the YMCA. I Chicago Marathon was my fi rst – and Family: Wife, Megan Munson- that was my fastest it turns out. I’ve done think in general, I defi nitely agree that the Vermont City Marathon every year Warnken; three sons, Marc, 7, the environmental climate of what food that I’ve lived here, so I’ve done that six Fisher, 5, Luca, 1½ choices are available to kids tends to times. I’m going to do the New York City Occupation: Family Physician promote a high calorie intake. I’ve always Marathon in November. I’m excited about Primary sport: Parenting (and thought that medicine is important, but that. But I love the Vermont City. I can running) having the infrastructure to have access just jog from my house to the start, I love to healthy foods is incredibly important. You hear about schools cutting out gym. seeing people I know on the course, and I wonderful places, but Burlington just WW: I really like the thrill of getting a love the course. That’s very concerning on a societal kind of has it all, plus a vibrant, athletic faster time and pushing it up a notch. level. When I see people in the clinic, I’ve only started competing again this community. I have a number of friends and they’re talking about losing weight, VS: Are you a consistent runner? summer because so much of my training who are really active and it’s great – I know it’s extremely diffi cult. I struggle WW: For a while, I had some injuries has been running with the Chariot and our paths are always crossing. I see so with it. I think if it’s hard for me to lose that kept me from running marathons. pushing my kids in it. I wasn’t running many people being active, it encourages weight with the interests I have, it must Eventually I decided I wanted to get very fast, I wasn’t pushing the pace. So me to keep working hard and push my be really diffi cult for someone who doesn’t back into doing them. When I was in now I’m really cognizant of my times and performance. have these interests. medical school, I didn’t own a car, so I’d I look at the results in the races, and I’ve either run or bike or rollerblade to my VS: Do you have a specifi c race that stands got a long way to go. For as much running rotations. When I was in my internship VS: What are some easy ways to be healthy out as your favorite? as I do, I place sort of in the bottom third as a family? year, I was living in Portland, OR, and I or halfway in my age group and I’d like to WW: I would say my favorite race right WW: I’m a big fan of exercising early with wanted to do the Portland Marathon, but get that up higher. I enjoy just running now is the Catamount 5K running series your child. Just get out for a walk or jog I wasn’t getting a lot of exercise. I was faster than I think I can. Now I think because I love running on the trails and I with the Chariot with them, and as they eating a lot because the drug company competing is defi nitely helping me to lose love that they encourage kids to exercise get older, continue to evolve to include reps were bringing in a lot of food. I weight. I have a bet with my brother – and that they have races for people of all them. I like to lift the kids up in the air ended up gaining a signifi cant amount the fi rst person to get to 180 pounds has ages. One of the biggest thrills I’ve had to do calisthenics. We’re always walking of weight and wasn’t getting any sleep. It to buy the next marathon entry. I’m doing so far is having my kids get turned on to somewhere, playing soccer, playing tag. was a deadly combination. But I did the that for my health, and being active for running. Now my seven-year-old can run And nutrition is tremendously important. marathon – in 4:45. the kids to be inspiring for them. a 5K. I’ll be running the race, and I’ll look I try to make healthy smoothies with back, and he’s not that far behind me. vegetables from the Intervale. I try to VS: How do the different places you’ve VS: What drew you to family practice? This summer was a great turning point present it in a palatable way. The kids lived – California, Oregon, Colorado, Wash- WW: I like the generalist perspective. I don’t always drink it, but when they do, ington – compare to the Burlington area? for him. like working with diversity in people and I’ve added fresh, healthy foods to their WW: In Burlington you have the ability Another one of my memorable events socio-economic status. I like working with diet. to be active with your family without is the Craftsbury Ski Marathon. I’m kids to elderly people, so I like working getting into a car. We go a lot of places by consistently one of the last people – I ski with all stages of life. I think that with VS: Why did you join the board of City Mar- running or walking. We bring the Chariot in touring gear, not the fast racing skis. I family practice, especially in Burlington, ket Co-op? (child carrier) to carry our stuff. There are still have so much to learn about cross- you have the advantage of being near a WW: I’ve been on the board for a year- different sport programs we participate country skiing. It’s a great event, and I’m big academic center like the University of and-a-half. I love City Market. They’re in – the YMCA, the Catamount 5K series. just grateful to be out there. Vermont, and still have a small-town feel. an economic generator for Burlington We’re huge fans of that. And the Intervale And in the past, I was able to run and do and they have a great program – Food is close by. I’ve lived in a lot of great, VS: What do you enjoy about competing? some home visits. for All –people who have food stamps get 10 percent off their bill. I really like their VS: We have a childhood obesity problem. mission; it’s a great organization to work Based on your experience, do you think this with. It defi nitely stimulates parts of my is more because of the way we eat, or for 3UH6HDVRQ6NLDQG brain I haven’t used before. lack of exercise? WW: I think it’s a combination of things. 6QRZVKRH – Sky Barsch Gleiner There was an article recently where 6$/( 7KUX1RY

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18 Vermont Sports November 2010 READER ATHLETE here – the sprint ones are so fun. The en- VS: What’s the best part about your job? CINDI ergy is great, there’s a variety of fi tness CW: It’s the community. I get to be a part levels so there’s lot of support. I did the of my community by what I do through WIGHT Lake Dunmore one this year, too, which is programming and staff. That’s defi nitely about double the length of a sprint triath- the part I love the best. I am incredibly lon. To me, exercise is all about fun, so as fortunate that I love what I do for work. Age: 42 Residence: Rutland soon as it seems like work, I think, “I do enough work, it should be fun.” VS: Why do you think it’s important for Family: Husband, Keith, and three a city/town to have a recreation depart- children: Josh, 15; Molly, 13; VS: What’s your favorite leg? ment? Emily, 11 CW: I have a great quote that I keep above CW: Defi nitely not . I’m an ef- my computer that says, “The measure of Occupation: Rutland Recreation fi cient enough swimmer that I won’t a community’s social and mental health Director drown, and I get through it. I like the is its recreation department.” We pro- Primary sport: road biking and running the same – I vide leisure opportunities for youth and enjoy both. Running I tend to do a little adults. Play is so important for your mind better. But I recently got clipless pedals, and your body regardless of your age, plus VS: How competitive is the group you play it is a way for the community to connect. VS: What’s one of Rutland’s best-kept out- so I’m hoping that will help me improve with, Rutland Cutting Edge? We are fortunate to have a healthy schol- doors secret? on the bike. CW: We’re about a D-plus to C-minus kind arship line plus an additional scholarship CW: What Rutland has that’s unique is of division. We’re not a high-end team. fund in the community called the Evelyn everything is within a 15-minute drive. VS: What athletic accomplishment are you We’ll travel and play teams from Brattle- K Bartenstein Fund that makes it so that In Burlington, you can’t drive 15 minutes most proud of? and be on the slopes. Here, we can be on boro, Manchester, Burlington, Waterbury, any city child who wants to participate in CW: This is really hard to pick just one so the slopes, we can be in the lakes, we can and a team out of Saratoga. We’re com- a program has the opportunity regardless I’ll give you three. Playing on the Univer- of his or her fi nances. be on world-class mountain bike trails, petitive in that we all want to win. But we we can be hiking on the Long Trail. That’s don’t necessarily have the skill level. But sity of Rochester Division III soccer team in 1986 and winning the National Cham- VS: If you could add any program to your the best kept secret of Rutland – we have the past two years we had a regular coach department – with an unlimited budget – access to everything. and we’ve actually had winning seasons. pionship; fi nishing my one and only mara- what would it be? Before that, we were amazed when we thon in (I believe) 2003; still being able to CW: This answer doesn’t have all the VS: How did you get introduced to ice would win a game. get up on a slalom water ski each summer. details fi gured out, but I have always hockey? wished I could run a wellness program CW: When we fi rst moved to Middlebury VS: How did you become a level-four USA VS: Do you ever have trouble fi nding the hockey coach? that picks up youth around the city and in January 2000, I was working at a fi t- time to do all that you do? ness center, and someone was putting a CW: You have to take each of the levels takes them to parks for physical activity CW: This summer was a challenge fi tting poster up – she was looking for women- one by one. To get certifi ed for level four, in a non-threatening manner for no cost. in two swims, two weight session, three Transportation is an issue for a lot of only hockey games. I talked to some peo- you spend a weekend – I went to Massa- runs, three bikes, one hockey game, one families. We would encourage parents to ple who I played with about chusetts – and they had top-level coaches join us and I’d have all the enthusiastic, hockey, and they said I should give it a from New England and respected nutri- rest day, plus keeping the house going as dedicated staff I’d need every day to of- try. Someone lent me equipment and I tionists, exercise experts, and the like. my husband and two girls left on a six- fer a variety of physical activity options bought skates – I fi gured I could always Then you have to follow up by writing an week road trip. I get up early and take ad- at the park, and hopefully someday at our use the skates even if I didn’t like the essay, summarizing the sessions. vantage of that time and frequently use renovated community center at Giorgetti sport – and all it took was one time. I was a lunch break during the peak season. I Park. This park would give us access to defi nitely using the pads for controlling VS: Who is your favorite professional hock- don’t do well saving any exercise to the an indoor gym, trails, open playing fi elds, the fall and the boards for stopping. But ey team? evening as I frequently have work obli- ice arena, and a skate park. The key is one thing about ice hockey, it’s incredibly CW: I don’t do the professional thing. I gations and I’m not as motivated in the great staff who would motivate the kids addictive. I warn the adults I coach, I tell like to play to much! I’m not a watcher, I evening. It helps that I have a saint for and adults so that they wanted to come them, “This is a highly addictive sport, like to play or I like to coach. as many days as possible. The bus would you’re going to love it.” And the cool thing a husband who understands that I am a also be able to run throughout the city about women in hockey is a lot of women VS: You recently got back into triathlons. happier person when I exercise, and chil- and pick up kids for practices and games start as adults so it’s not something that’s How’s that going? dren who understand that it is just who so that they could fully participate in our hard to get into as an adult – it’s not like CW: When we were out in Washington mom is, that she can’t be still. leagues, even if a parent is not able to get all the other women have been playing State for nine years, I was doing tri- them to practice. their whole lives. athlons. I recently started doing some – Sky Barsch Gleiner

November 2010 Vermont Sports 19 20 Vermont Sports November 2010 November 2010 Vermont Sports 21 THIS MONTH ON VTSPORTS.COM We Can Help Straighten You Out MOCEAN MATÉ: NEW MADE-IN- VERMONT ENERGY TEA Megan Walsh of Rootwise Herbals and Skye Nacel of Mocean365 have teamed up to create a bottled energy tea called Mocean Maté (pronounced Motion Matay). The Morrisville, VT, residents started with a base of yerba maté, a stimulating plant native to South America, and infused it with an additional organic herbal blend for stamina, endurance and immune system support. To learn more about this new business and where to buy Mocean Maté, go to www.vtsports.com/articles/mocean-maté-new-made- vermont-energy-tea. Call 802.244.1365 for an appointment THE NORDIC GEM OF THE NORTHEAST BY TERRY RYAN Camels Hump Skiers Association, located on a unique mix of public and private lands in Huntington, is a small non-profi t dedicated to winter recreation. It has about 35 kilometers of

trails, often distinguished as the southern and northern networks. LTD.LTD. Generally, the northern trails are hillier, more challenging, and more suited to classic Nordic technique. The southern group are somewhat easier and wider, and more suited to skating technique. Read about the revival of this non-for-profi t Nordic ski club at www.vtsports.com/articles/nordic-gem-northeast. GREEN RACING PROJECT: LET IT SNOW! BY TIM REYNOLDS The ski trails at Craftsbury have gotten their fi rst dusting of the season – not snow, but a thick layer of leaves that blankets the trails from water bar to water bar. Winter is on its way and it’s a sure sign of transition for skiers. All the members of the Green Racing Project are busy taking care of the minutiae RACE RESULTS before the whirlwind that is the racing season sweeps us off our WILL RETURN feet. Tim Reynolds’ Green Racing Project now appears online at www.vtsports.com/articles/let-it-snow. NEXT MONTH!

22 Vermont Sports November 2010 To have an event listed in our events calendar, your event must be posted on our website at CALENDAR OF www.vtsports.com, and you must register on the site. From the home page, click on “Events” in the navigation bar and then on the event page, click the red “Add a New Event” button on the right of the page. Follow the instructions from there and be sure to select “I wish to be an event poster.” EVENTS Your registration should be approved within 12 hours, usually sooner.

20-23 SOLO Advanced Wilderness First Aid, Hulbert Outdoor Center, Sundays, 10AM-2PM, The Shelburne Athletic Fencing Club, Instruction CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING Fairlee, VT, Deb Williams, 802-333-3405, Deb_williams@ and Open Fencing, Shelburne Athletic Club, 802-985-2229 or alohafoundation.org, www.alohafoundation.org Dale Rogers, 802-878-2902 DECEMBER 11-12 Introduction to Performance Skiing and Racing Technique, DECEMBER Stowe, VT, [email protected] 11-19 SOLO Wilderness First Responder Class, Hulbert Outdoor Center, PILATES 18-19 TD Bank Eastern Cup Series Openers: Saturday, 1.2K skate sprint, Fairlee, VT, Deb Williams, 802-333-3405, Deb_williams@ all classes; Sunday, classic mass start, 5K for J2s, 10K for women alohafoundation.org, www.alohafoundation.org ONGOING and men, Craftsbury Outdoor Center, Craftsbury, VT, www. 11 EMT WILD Day, Hulbert Outdoor Center, Fairlee, VT, Deb Williams, Mondays & Thursdays, 6-7PM, Pilates Group Mat Classes, Timberlane craftsbury.com 802-333-3405, [email protected], www. Physical Therapy North, Winooski, VT, Nancy, 802-864-3785 JANUARY alohafoundation.org Tuesdays, 9:30-10:30AM, Pilates Group Mat Classes, Timberlane Physical 11-15 Wilderness EMT Module, Hulbert Outdoor Center, Fairlee, VT, 8 Tour de Trapp (1st Annual) 40K, Trapp Family Lodge Cross- Therapy, So. Burlington, VT, Nancy, 802-864-3785 Deb Williams, 802-333-3405, Deb_williams@alohafoundation. Country Center, Stowe, VT, 802-253-8511, info@trappfamily. org, www.alohafoundation.org com, www.trappfamily.com 8 Catamount Trail Association Women’s Day Clinic, Trapp Family RUNNING Lodge Cross-Country Center, Stowe, VT, Joanne Hanowski, [email protected], www.catamounttrail.org MISCELLANEOUS NOVEMBER 9 Vermont Ski Museum Antique Classic, 2.5-mile race on antique 7 Racevermont.com Half-Marathon (Fall), Shelburne, VT, Rayne gear, Trapp Family Lodge Cross-Country Center, Stowe, VT, 802- JANUARY Herzog, [email protected], www.racevermont.com 9 Lake Morey WinterFest, Hulbert Outdoor Center, Fairlee, VT, Deb 253-8511, [email protected], www.trappfamily.com 20 Castleton State College Turkey Trot, Castleton, VT, Steven Williams, 802-333-3405, [email protected], 16 Tour de Stowe, Trapp Family Lodge Cross-Country Center to Hagemann, [email protected] www.alohafoundation.org downtown Stowe, VT, 802-253-8511, [email protected], www.trappfamily.com ONGOING 23 Race to Slayton Pasture Cabin, Stowe, VT, Trapp Family Lodge Mondays and Wednesdays (thru Nov. 10), 8:45-10AM, Fit to Excel Cross-Country Center, Stowe, VT, 802-253-8511, info@ Women’s Strength and Conditioning Boot Camp, MMU High trappfamily.com School track area, Jericho, VT, John Stawinski, MA, ATC, CSCS, 29 30th Annual TD Bank Craftsbury Marathon 50K/25K and 25K 802-922-5924, [email protected] Tour, Craftsbury Outdoor Center, Craftsbury, VT, www.craftsbury. Monday through Friday, 2:45-5PM, Team Vermont Weightlifting com, www.trappfamily.com (Olympic Lifts), Essex Middle School, Essex, VT, Chris Polakowski, 802-879-7252 (eves.), 802-879-7173 (days) CYCLOCROSS Wednesdays, 6-9PM, Dodge Ball League, Racquet’s Edge 2, Essex Jct., VT, Jen, 802-879-7736 ex. 134 NOVEMBER Thursdays, Greater Burlington Fencing Club & Open Fencing, Youth & 7 ‘Cross in the Glen Cyclocross Series, 10AM, Great Glen Trails, Adults, 6:30-9PM, Burlington, VT, Ann Miller, 802-865-1763 or Gorham, NH, Kelly J Evans, [email protected], www. Dale Rodgers, 802-878-2902 greatglentrails.com 14 20th Annual West Hill Shop Cyclocross Race & Vermont State Championships, Putney, VT, Jim Sweitzer, 802-387-5718, jim@ westhillshop.com, www.westhillshop.com 34th ANNUAL MIDDLEBURY 14 ‘Cross in the Glen Cyclocross Series, 10AM, Great Glen Trails, TURKEY TROT Gorham, NH, Kelly J Evans, [email protected], www.great SUNDAY-November 21, 2010 glentrails.com 5 km and 10 km Races Medals to Male/Female Race Winners FIRST AID/FIRST RESPONDER Draw Prizes - 30 turkeys NOVEMBER (and passes, certifi cates) 20-21 SOLO Wilderness First Aid, Hulbert Outdoor Center, Fairlee, VT, Race Gift for each runner Deb Williams, 802-333-3405, Deb_williams@alohafoundation. org, www.alohafoundation.org Check-in Registration: 20-21 SOLO Backcountry Search and Rescue Course, Hulbert Outdoor 10-11:30am - Municipal Gym Center, Fairlee, VT, Deb Williams, 802-333-3405, Deb_williams@ 94 Main St. Middlebury alohafoundation.org, www.alohafoundation.org 20-21 SOLO Wilderness First Responder Recertifi cation, Hulbert More info and forms: Tom Anderson Outdoor Center, Fairlee, VT, Deb Williams, 802-333-3405, Deb_ 802-388-8100 x 205 [email protected], www.alohafoundation.org

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November 2010 Vermont Sports 23 CALENDAR OF Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5-6PM, Running Unlimited, for runners preparing to race any distance, First in Fitness, Berlin, VT, Linda SKI, SKATE, SNOWBOARD SWAPS Freeman, 802-233-6161, lfreeman@fi rstinfi tness.com, www. EVENTS fi rstinfi tness.com NOVEMBER Tuesdays, 5:15 PM, Northern Vermont Ridge Runners Track Practices for 6 Onion River Sports Nordic Ski & Snowshoe Swap, Montpelier, VT, runners of all abilities, People’s Academy, Route 15A, Morrisville, 802-229-9409, [email protected], www.onionriver.com VT 20 Westford Turkey Trot 10K Run, 2-Mile Walk/Run and 50-yard Wednesdays, 6PM, Hard’ack 5K Trail Running Series, off Congress St., St. Dash (ages 5 and under), 10AM, Westford, VT, Peg Rodgers, 802- Albans, VT, Kelly Viens, 802-524-1500 x266 SNOWSHOEING 878-2902, [email protected] Wednesdays (thru Nov. 12), 6PM, Sportshoe Center Group Runs, 25 Barton’s 9th Annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot, 9AM, Barton So. Burlington, VT, Kara Bolton, 802-862-5666, karab@ JANUARY Memorial Building, Barton, VT, Robin Robitaille, 802-525-3689, sportshoecenter.com, www.sportshoecenter.com 29 Tubbs Romp to Stomp Out Breast Cancer Snowshoe Series, [email protected] Thursdays, 5:30PM, Skirack Trail Runs at Red Rocks Park, Burlington, VT, Stratton, VT, [email protected] 25 GMAA Turkey Trot 5K, UVM Field House, Burlington, VT, Anne Will Skolochenko, 802-658-3313 Bliss, [email protected], www.gmaa.net Sunday Morning Training Runs, Small City Road Runners Club, 1-4 miles 28 13th Annual Turkey Lane Turkey Trot and Louise Roomet on a loop course, Vergennes City Park, Vergennes, VT, Ramey SWIMMING Memorial Walk, Hinesburg, VT, Colin McNaull, saratogalives@ Armell, 802-377-9906, [email protected] yahoo.com Sundays, Team in Training group runs, Burlington area, for meeting ONGOING JANUARY locations contact Jan Leja, www.runwithjan.com Mon., Wed., Fri., 5:30-7AM, VT Masters Swim, Twin Oaks, Farrell Street, Sundays, 8AM, Vermont City Marathon/Green Mountain Athletic So. Burlington, VT, Debbie Alsofrom, 802-865-2512 1 First Run Burlington 5K & Kids’ Half-Mile Fun Run, Memorial Association Social Runs, Twin Oaks, Farrell St., So. Burlington, VT, Mon., Wed., Fri., 4-5:30PM, Edge Swim Club practice, Age Group Teams, Auditorium, Burlington, VT, Joe Connelly, 802-863-8412, joe@ Mike Desanto, 802-893-0547, [email protected] Sports & Fitness Edge of Williston, VT, Melinda Antonucci, 802- runvermont.org, www.runvermont.org Sundays, BKVR Training Runs, Southwestern Vermont Area, Jim Sullivan, 860-3343 ext. 21 ONGOING 802-375-2813, www.bkvr.org Mon., Wed., Fri., 6-7AM, Masters Swimming at The Swimming Hole, Tuesdays, 5PM, On Track Striders Track Workouts/Group Runs, Union coached from the water, Stowe, VT, Charlotte Brynn, 802-253- Station, Burlington, VT, Kim Loeffl er, 802-865-2226 9669, [email protected] Mon. through Fri., 6-7AM, Edge Swim Club practice, Age Group Teams, Racquet’s Edge in Essex Jct., VT, Melinda Antonucci, 802-860- 3343 ext. 21 Daily, Masters Swim Practice, call for times, Upper Valley Aquatics Center, White River Junction, VT, Barbara Hummel, 802-296-2850, www. uvac-swim.org Tues. & Thurs., Edge Swim Club practice, Age Group Teams, 6-7:30PM, Sports & Fitness Edge of Williston, VT, Melinda Antonucci, 802- 860-3343 ext. 21 Tues. & Thurs., 8:30-9:30AM, Masters Swimming at The Swimming Hole, coached from the deck, Stowe, VT, Charlotte Brynn, 802-253- 9669, [email protected] ForF a completel t andd comprehensiveh i sportingti eventst calendar, go to www.vtsports.com/events

Pictured from left to right David Edson, PT Sports medicine physical therapist When it comes to sports injuries, Golfer, basketball player, volleyball player Paul Hecht, MD Foot and ankle specialist Cyclist we’ve been there, treated that. Charles Carr, MD Knee and shoulder specialist Golfer, snowboarder, skier, scuba diver Pete Peterson, PA-C, ATC Sports medicine physician assistant and athletic trainer Rugby player, cyclist, kayaker, hiker John Nutting, MD Shoulder specialist Cyclist, rower, runner, skater, windsurfer, skier Kristine Karlson, MD General sports medicine physician Olympic rower, cyclist, cross-country skier, runner John-Erik Bell, MD Shoulder and elbow specialist Cyclist, skier, runner Michael Sparks, MD Knee specialist Runner, climber, cyclist, skier Kirsten Gleeson, PT Sports medicine physical therapist Cross-country skier, runner, cyclist Not pictured: Steve Vincente, PT and Jeannee Wainscott, PA-C, ATC

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24 Vermont Sports November 2010 Join RunVermont for our last two kick-off events for the new Ready, Set, Run! Turkey Trot 5K Program Kids ages 4-12 welcome! Montpelier Youth Run November 6, 2010, 9am Montpelier High School ½ mile and 1 mile 8:30am registration on-site race day

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Registration fee for races: $5 each Fun Run participant, $10/family

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