The passing of Blake Norwood, RD of Umstead 100
The ultrarunning community lost one of its pioneers this week with the sudden and unexpected passing of Umstead 100-Mile Endurance Run race founder and RD Emeritus Blake Norwood.
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1
Nov
2014
21
Oct
2013
Mike Bur and Keith Knipling DNF at Big Dog Backyard Ultra
Last weekend Mike Bur and Keith Knipling traveled to Bell Buckle, TN, to run in Lazarus Lake’s Big Dog Backyard Ultra. The race consists of a 4.1667 mile loop that is repeated every hour on the hour. Neither of them finished.
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14
Sep
2013
2013 Women’s Half Marathon
More than 200 women finished the 21st annual VHTRC Women’s Half Marathon, enjoying nearly perfect early Fall weather. Finishing in 1:33:33, Martha Nelson defended her title and beat her old course record by more than four minutes.
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26
Aug
2013
Martha Nelson wins St. Paul Urban Trail Marathon… Outright
VHTRC member and Women’s Half Marathon defending champion, Martha Nelson, won the St. Paul Urban Trail Marathon last weekend in Minnesota in a time of 3:07:35.
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11
Aug
2013
Volunteer Recognition and Summer Party
On Saturday, August 10, the club held its annual Volunteers’ Party, a celebration for the generous volunteers who help out at club events throughout the year. Over 100 club members, volunteers, and their families enjoyed fellowship at Gary Knipling’s home on Mason Neck, treated with gourmet grilling by Bob Fabia and hand selected beers by Joe Clapper. About a dozen runners came early for the 9:00 a.m. run on the trails of Mason Neck, during which several eagles were spotted.
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