Marathon #18 for the calendar year and state #40 for the second trip around was a hilly romp through Vermont’s farm country. When I initially signed up for the race I looked forward to a quiet, small race, but one of my clubs decided to encourage folks to register for this race as part of a series, and it became the place to be. It’s not what I imagined, but it was nice to see the every weekend crowd, as well as the folks I see less often, and even meet new-to-me friends. Fun fact: Vermont used to be its own country, the Vermont Republic, founded in 1777. It would subsequently be the first state not in the original 13 colonies to adopt the US Constitution in 1791. Bonus fun fact: I don’t feel well.
Beautiful Vermont Morning
View from my AirBbB. A nature photo for Loan O’Brien
The bib
early in the race
Great to see Cathy Troisi (Ladybug Lady) pay no attention to Captain Belly Stretch behind us.
Coming out of the covered bridge.
more beautiful Vermont countryside
Yet another covered bridge
Another moo. A theme for this week.
The lovely Karen Murray says hello
Glen running like Mad (get it?)
another stunning Vermont hillside
Action shot of Cade Remsburg
The regular crowd Larry Macon, and Henry Reuden
a bit of americana
Ken Fattmann busted it Sunday
even accidental pocket shots are amazing.
Alexis Davidson] race walking the hills of VT.
more farmland
Vincent Ma quietly on his way to 1000 marathons under 49 (830 something here)
evil hills
Cade Remsburg casually glides across the hills.
Jc Santa Teresa doing his Cowboy Jeff impression
mountain stream
the hills are alive. Moreso than I at this point.
On course beer you say? Don’t mind if I do.
post race creemee with Jim Diego. Yes, there are sprinkles Greg Burress
another beautiful mountain stream
a river runs through it.
This is not a sign you want to see at mile 16 when you think all the big hills are over
What’s with the Russian Flag? Our Airbnb was hosted by Trump supporters. Kidding…They were hosting Russian exchange students. Way cool.
