VHTRC - The Club

We had 27 participants in this year's version of Vicki's Death March.  This was a very nice turnout for the first Friday edition of the run.  In years past, the VDM has generally been on a Thanksgiving weekend Saturday or Sunday.  Looks like there are enough club members more interested in the mountain trails than in participating in the "Black Friday" sales at the malls to continue the Friday date in the years to come.

Pictures have been posted - Doug Sullivan | Anstr Davidson

Ed Demoney gives thoughts and perspective on his 11th JFK finish. Take the "Read more" link to read Ed's report.  The photo at right is of Ed, Art Moore, and Paul Dwyer in the gym after finishing the 2009 JFK 50 miler.

Frank Probst won his age group with a great time at the JFK 50 miler held on November 21 in Washington County, Maryland. Annette Bednosky was third woman and first in her age group. This was Frank's 20th JFK finish. Ed Demoney finished at age 75. The weather was great for running and the trail was in good shape. One interesting side light of the event was the Scott Jurek was "chicked" by the winning woman's course record. The Navy Team beat the West Point Team.  Results | JFK Web site | A few photos on Flickr

Following her win at the VHTRC Women's Half Marathon in September, Martha Nelson was the overall winner of the 8km at the Potomac Overlook Trail Runs on November 14. Fifteen year old Emily Blagg won the 4km to complete a female sweep of the two events. 

New: Results, report, and photos are now available on the Potomac Trail Runs report page. We even have age group standings now!

"The eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month"

Here are Charlie Miracle's photos from the traditional Veteran's Day run. (See Comments)

There seem to be extensive online updates from David's, now Clark's, Mt. Masochists 50 miler.  Several VHTRC members are down there.  "Live Results" | Blog | Event Home Page

The weather was not that bad at the Potomac Heritage 50km. Yes, there was rain, but it wasn't too hard. Also, it was not too cold. But the streams were high and the mud on the trail got a bit squishy.

Kerry's report and results are now available.

The event was great as usual. A well-marked course and great aid stations. The post race festivities were up to the usual high standard of our hostess, Kerry.

A big thank you to Kerry and all of her volunteers!

Report and Results | PHT Web Page

Here's another story about another VHTRC adventure in Shenandoah National Park organized by Gary Knipling, VHTRC's resident naturalist.

An interesting article in the NY Times. The Human Body is Built for Distance

A small group or runners participated in the Wild Oak Trail 100, fall version, the "Hot TWOT" on October 10. As happens frequently, no one finished. Results and photos