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On clear days not a huge production with long lines ASSOCIATION you can see as far as the lake, although and a lot of congestion. It’s just a nice, this year, there were some clouds. Aside friendly, doable, affordable race. Plus, they always have great food. This year ROLLIN IRISH from the fact that you’re running, I’d call there were bagels and chocolate chip and it a restful course. HALF MARATHON oatmeal raisin cookies. People usually run so they can have an excuse to eat. APRIL 21, 2012 ESSEX VS: How does this compare to other | half-marathons? VS: Would you do anything differently? RB: I do six or seven half-marathons RB: I thought the organization this year a year because I like the distance. The RUTH BLAUWIEKEL, a veterinarian was great. The food is great, the park- previous week I did the Unplugged half- at the University of Vermont’s Depart- ing was easy, and there were plenty of marathon, which is very different be- ment of Animal Sciences, considers her- Porta-Potties. The organizers did a great cause it’s in town, although it also has self a middle-of-the-pack runner. The job, and there were plenty of volunteers. some nice views. I’d say this is probably 58-year-old Colchester resident ran the off until the afternoon, and the winds I can’t think of any improvements. more difficult than some other courses Rollin Irish Half Marathon in 1:53:23, were relatively light and from the north, because of the hills, but it is also one of placing fourth in her age group and in which helped because it swept us home the most scenic. the top third for all women. The race, in the end. The roads were not muddy, Phyl Newbeck lives in which takes place mostly on dirt roads, which is unusual for Vermont in April. VS: The race is sponsored by the Jericho with her partner attracted 136 participants from Ver- The conditions couldn’t have been better. GMAA. Are you a member? Bryan and two cats. She is a skier, skater, mont, New York, and Quebec. RB: I am. They put on some great races VS: The course is described as “wick- cyclist, kayaker, and that are very reasonably priced. They lover of virtually any VS: Was this your first time doing this ed hilly.” Is that a good assessment? want to keep racing affordable. It’s a nice sport that does not race? RB: It’s fairly hilly, but, after all, this group of people, so we often get together involve motors. She is the RB: I’ve done it four or five times. Last is Vermont. It’s definitely a challenging to do things socially. There are activities author of Virginia Hasn’t year there was sleet and strong winds, course, but we had some great times for every week including speed work, dis- Always Been for Lovers: Interracial Marriage Bans and it was very tough, but this year was this race. I think the fact that the tem- tance runs, and team races for which we and the Case of Richard delightful. There was rain and gusty peratures were mild was a big plus. If it travel to other locations. It’s a nice sup- and Mildred Loving. winds in the forecast, but the rain held was hot it could have been tough. portive group of people. SNAP HERE TO SEE ATMOS IN ACTION JUNE 2012 VTSPORTS.COM 5 By James Ames, MD, MS, Sports Medicine, Dartmouth- sports medicine Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, New Hampshire TIPS FOR HEALTHY HIPS IN MY PRACTICE as an orthopaedic opposite hand from the hip with pain, can muscles can be effectively strengthened sports medicine specialist, I am often reduce the force across the hip joint up to with side-lying abduction exercises (lying asked by patients what measures they 50 percent. Clearly, whether your hips on your side, lift your leg away from your can take to either prevent the onset of hip hurt or not, reducing the force on your body). Do three sets of 10 without weights pain or treat their current pain. People cartilage during hiking activities makes (to begin with). who enjoy running, hiking, cross-country good sense for the long-term health of NUTRITION: Bone health is skiing, and skating are often susceptible your joint. exceedingly important as we age. Getting to hip pain. STRETCHING: Unfortunately, in enough calcium and vitamin D is critical The hip is a “ball and socket” joint today’s world, we spend much of our for maintaining bone mass in our hips. with many large muscle groups crossing time sitting. Because of this trend, the The recommended amount of calcium and vitamin D supplementation is different and stabilizing the joint. In the front structures in the front of the hip are depending on your age. Most of us will of the hip, the most important of these typically the first to get tight.