Hello friends and family!

Third time's a charm, right? Well, 2020 will be my third year in a row running the 100-mile distance in the Vermont 100 (and my fourth year overall, including a 100K run in 2017).

Once again, I'm looking forward to the challenge of the race itself, as well as the opportunity to reconnect with friends (and to meet new ones) among the runners, pacers, crew members, organizers, and volunteers supporting the race.

It's great to be involved in this race, especially knowing it is a major fundraising event for Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports in support of it's mission to empower people of all abilities through year-round inclusive sports and recreational programming regardless of their ability to pay. (Learn more below, and on their website www.vermontadaptive.org).

Take a closer look and see what the Vermont 100 and Vermont Adaptive are all about, and please consider making a donation if you are able to help this great cause! Thank you! 

As always, if you're looking for me, I'll be out on the roads and trails putting in some training miles! :-)

John

MORE INFO:
Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports is a nationally recognized nonprofit organization that empowers people of all disabilities through inclusive sports and recreational programming regardless of ability to pay. In addition to sports, year round programming options integrate environmental, holistic wellness, and competitive training philosophies for people of all ages with cognitive, developmental, physical and emotional/behavioral disabilities.    The organization believes sports and recreation provide a physical, mental and social experience that is immeasurable in promoting self-confidence and independence in an individual.

With nearly 400 active volunteer instructors, plus generous partners and sponsors, and an amazing base of clients and friends, Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports has been at the forefront of sports and recreation for those with disabilities in New England for over 30 years. Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports is committed to empowering individuals with disabilities. We promote independence and further equality through access and instruction to sports and recreational activities.

The VT 100 is one of Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports biggest fund raisers every year. For more information about Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports: www.vermontadaptive.org.

The Vermont 100 Endurance Race is celebrating its 32nd year!  While the Vermont 100 Endurance Ride is much older, the run portion was started by the same woman, Laura Farrell, who founded Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports. The VT 100 is put on every year by a committee of 30 dedicated volunteers who work year round, 500+ volunteers who come out for race weekend, more than 30 private land owners and many donors of funds, products or services. Monies raised from the event support the year-round programs offered by Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports.

The 100 mile course is a "shamrock" loop, consisting of 70% dirt or jeep roads with the rest on woods trails with just a couple miles of pavement. The course both climbs and descends 17,000 feet. Participants have 30 hours to complete the race and many strive to finish in less than 24 hours. In 2008 we added a 100 K course that uses almost all of the same trail, just cutting out the first of the shamrocks leaves.  The ride event offers a 100 mile course concurrent with the 100 mile run, as well as a 50 mile and 75 mile event that uses much of the same course.

All 100 Mile run participants must have completed a 50 mile race in 12 hours or less to qualify and every runner is required to volunteer for 8 hours at a running event or trail work to enter.

Helping athletes achieve their goals

• John Sheedy donated $100.00 December 3, 2019 ... "Proud to support the Vermont 100 and Vermont Adaptive, and strongly considering another 100 mile run in 2020!"