Races

2012 Planned Races

January 1^st: First Run 5k

A fun 5k race to start off the New Year locate in the heart of beautiful downtown Burlington, VT Super heroes, court jesters and cartoon characters a like are all welcome to participate. I’m excited for the costumes! My only goal for this race is to beat my time from my first race.

http://www.runvermont.org/page.php?pid=5&pname=first-run

This was a fun way to kick off the new year and the new me. I'll absolutely be back next year! It wasn't snowing so that was a huge plus! The only down side was that when I got to the finish line there was a huge back up of racers waiting to cross and I litterally had to stand there for more than two minutes to actually walk across the finish line.
February 18^th: First annual Run to Chocolate
A fun 2 mile Jaunt with a chocolate reward at the end. Showing some support for the Fairfax, VT Athletic Department! (I was invited to do this by a friend through a Facebook event page so I don’t have an actual web page for the race.)

March 24^th: Spring Fling 2012 5k/10k

This race follows a scenic country out-and-back route. The 5K is relatively flat, whereas the 10K has some hills. I haven’t decided if I’ll complete the 5 or 10k as it’s on a training day where I’m supposed to do 3 miles. I know the 5k would be perfect for my schedule but there is a loud voice in my head telling me to do the 10k. I’ll see where I am in my half marathon training, as that’s about the half way mark, and decide later as the date approaches.

http://www.racevermont.com/spring-fling-2012/

April 14^th: 6^th Annual Half Marathon Unplugged: No Frills, No Hills!

“This event is an organized, basic services running event. You won't see 30,000 spectators like the KBVCM, or hear bands along the way, but you WILL experience a scenic, very flat, half marathon race along with 599 of your running friends.” -RunVermont

This is the Race that I’m currently training for and although I think I’m being overly ambitious, I’m so excited to try!! I absolutely cannot wait for this!

http://www.runvermont.org/page.php?pid=4&pname=half-marathon-unplugged

May 5^th: RaceVermont.com Half Marathon

”The course will run you through some of the area’s most picturesque scenery including a portion of Shelburne Farms, the historic Ti Trail and along Shelburne Bay”-Racevemont.com If I’m up to doing it again, then I look forward to running this course!

http://www.racevermont.com/racevermont-com-half-marathon-spring/

However, If I want a longer break before taking on another half than I’ve picked out this race as a backup for the month of May:

May 6^th: Champlain Classic 5k/15k

This is a race I’ve heard about for a very long time in the next town over from mine. If I do participate in this one it will be nice to say that I’ve done it. “The proceeds from the Champlain Classic will support funding of the Shelburne Trail and Greenway Network. This growing network of paths will connect existing trails to other Shelburne Recreation facilities.”

http://www.champlainclassic.com/

(Please note, this website is still reflecting information from last year’s race. I hope it will be updated soon as the race approaches)

June 9^th: Girls on the Run VT 5k

Super excited for this!!! I’ll be coaching a GOTR team at the middle school that I went to. It’s a 10 week program and will end with an untimed 5k that the girls can walk, skip, jump, hop, dance or run their way to the finish line. “Girls on the Run© is a non-profit program that encourages girls in grades 3-8 to develop self-respect and healthy lifestyles through running. Our curricula address all aspects of girls' development - their physical, emotional, mental, and social well-being.” GOTRVT

http://www.girlsontherunvermont.org/

June 30^th: 10th Annual Milton Freedom 5k

This is an easy, breezy 5k race in the evening that I am hoping to get a new personal record on. “Milton's Freedom 5K seeks to provide the greater Milton community with a fun, laid back race that promotes not only the physical benefits of running, but also the camaraderie developed when a group of people sweat together to achieve a common goal. 100 percent of the proceeds go to the Milton Track and Cross Country Remembrance Scholarship”

http://miltonfreedom5k.weebly.com/index.html

July 7^th: LoziLu Boston

It’s a 5k MUD RUN!!!! “With 10-12 obstacles on snaking dirt trails there is never a dull moment during LoziLu. Tire piles, wall climbs, and ladders create a bit of a challenge with balance beams, rope maze and a giant slip 'n slide to turn up the fun! Each obstacle requiring strength or courage is creatively crafted to be accessible to a variety of fitness levels, and every obstacle is optional if your nerves get the best of you.” Lozilu.com

I’m super excited for this as it will check off one of my goals for 2012. I expect to be going down to Boston with a few other women so I have a feeling this will turn into an awesome girl’s weekend!

http://www.lozilu.com/location.aspx?ID=BOSTON

August 26^th: 4^th Annual Zoe’s Race

5k at Oakledge park in Burlington, VT. “The idea for the 5K race was sparked when Erika Nestor began a remodeling project to make her home accessible for her daughter Zoe. Zoe, who is now 8 years old, is in a wheelchair as a result of a near drowning accident when she was 18 months old. During this process Erika was surprised to learn that there were very limited funds available to assist families with remodeling costs related to accessibility. The Howard Center’s “Zoe’s Race” is a 1K fun run and 5K race to raise funds for Vermont families who are in need of creating accessible homes for their children.”

http://zoesrace.com/about

September 2012 TBD: Vermont Remembers 10k

This event benefits the VT National Guard Fallen Soldier Memorial at Camp Johnson in Colchester, VT. I will remember those I’ve known and don’t know who have proudly served our country.

http://www.runvermont.org/page.php?pid=58&pname=vermont_remembers