VHTRC - The Club

Martha Nelson obliterated the course record at the 17th VHTRC Women's Half Marathon Trail Run held on September 12 at Fountainhead Regional Park. The weather was great for running and not too bad for volunteers and spectators either.  Results are now available. The first of Aaron's pictures are now available. 2009 WHM Results and Photos Home

Neil Gorman, Dave Yeakel, and Ed Cacciapaglia finished the Wasatch 100 miler in Utah on September 12. Neil was eighth overall.  Event Web site | Results

Gary Knipling finished the Superior Sawtooth 100 Miler in Minnesota on September 12. He was eighth in 32:04. Right behind him was Susan Donnelly.  Former VHTRC members Randy Snyder and Sharon Jans ran the marathon. The 100 miler is hard. The winner didn't break 24 hours.  Event Web site | Results

The VHTRC Board agreed with MMT RD Stan Duobinis's suggestion that we move the start/finish of the event from the Skyline Ranch Resort to the Caroline Furnace Lutheran Camp. Here is the explanation of that move:

There were twelve new members of the Ring inducted this weekend. Results and a report are now available.

Thanks to Kerry Owens for hosting the annual VHTRC party to celebrate summer and honor our volunteers.  There was great food, "refreshments," and a wonderful setting. The weather was not bad either. A good time was had by all!

Jaret Seiberg finished the Grand Teton 100 miler on September 6. The event is held in Idaho on the western side of the Tetons. Jaret reports:

"This is a small race, but very professionally run and in a beautiful setting. ...the Grand Tetons are in view for much of the race.  Most of the course is run between 8,000 feet and 10,000 feet, though it does drop down to 6,700."

 Event Web site

The Ring started at 7 am this morning. Only two entrants didn't show - Mike Mason and Ernesto Casarez. There are 30 runners out there. VHTRC.org will set up its headquarters at Powells Fort.  Unfortunately, there will be no coverage there. Anyone with news can post it here as a comment to this story.  Ring Web page

Ed Demoney is bringing back the popular Potomac Overlook Trails Runs on November 14. These runs are composed of one or two loops of a four kilometer course in Potomac Overlook Regional Park in Arlington.  This is the event for those who want a shorter trail run and who do not want a long drive.  The very reasonable entry fee supports two local parks. More Information

Several VHTRC members finished the Cheat Mountain Moonshine Madness 50 in Beverly, West Virginia on August 27-28. This event starts at 9 PM.

Results | Event Web site