On July 16th I am taking part in the VT100km endurance race again. On this day, I will run 62 miles and climb 9,000 feet all to raise funds and awareness for Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports.   

I spent hours, days, even months preparing for this challenge. During my long runs, I was reminded of those for whom just getting out to walk can be a challenge; people who need a little extra help to meet the challenge that brings health, fun and passion to their lives. Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports provides sports and recreational programs and wellness and environmental retreats to people with disabilities. Their programs are offered to people of all ages, with a variety of disabilities. Programs include skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing and Nordic in the winter; and sailing, kayaking, canoeing, hiking, cycling, rock climbing, horseback riding, and more in the warmer months.

Please consider donating what you can to help me reach my goal and help Vermont Adaptive meet their goal too!

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.

Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports is a nationally recognized organization that empowers people of all abilities 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 disabilities.

Vermont Adaptive serves clients of all abilities with physical, cognitive and emotional/behavioral disabilities from all over the world in three locations in Vermont during the winter – Killington Resort and Pico Mountain in Killington; Sugarbush Resort in Warren; and Bolton Valley Ski Area in Bolton. Summer programs are provided state-wide. Many of their programs include environmental education, wellness, and special programs designed specifically for veterans.

• Joel donated $1,800.00 July 17, 2022
• anonymous donated $500.00 May 2, 2022 ... "Way to go Paul! Thanks for using your running as an opportunity to raise money for those in need."
• John , from one of the flyover states donated $310.00 April 30, 2022 ... "Good luck Paul! Keep up the good work. "
• Janet and Glenn Horenberg donated $250.00 May 12, 2022 ... "The work you do is important, thanks Paul!"
• Richard Einhorn donated $250.00 May 2, 2022
• Mike Hogan Jr donated $200.00 May 3, 2022 ... "Good luck Paul, this is great cause. "
• Bob Harper donated $150.00 April 30, 2022 ... "Go for it Paul!"
• John & Kay Dallavalle donated $120.00 June 22, 2022 ... "Go Paul ! throw off everything that hinders ....... And let us run with endurance the race marked out for us (Heb 12)"
• Mike Giampietro donated $120.00 May 31, 2022
• Hilary Sadoo donated $120.00 May 13, 2022
• Melissa & Logan donated $120.00 May 11, 2022 ... "Go Paul!"
• Wil Pace donated $120.00 May 3, 2022 ... "Go Paul!!"
• Liz Rumsey donated $120.00 May 2, 2022 ... "You are amazing. Happy running!"
• Hand Family donated $120.00 April 29, 2022
• Jim Anderson donated $100.00 July 18, 2022
• Allison Burns donated $100.00 May 16, 2022 ... "Good luck!"
• Jason Miller donated $100.00 May 2, 2022 ... "62 miles and 9,000 miles is no joke! Especially in one day! Go get em Paul. What an awesome organization to support."
• Paula Kara donated $100.00 April 30, 2022
• Jane F donated $100.00 April 30, 2022 ... "Run like you are running from Caroline "
• Susan donated $100.00 April 29, 2022 ... "Good luck"
• Ironmark and Team donated $65.00 May 10, 2022 ... "You are the man...look at Paul run! I meant to say Elvis in disguise. "
• Kay Mattutat donated $65.00 May 2, 2022
• Christi B donated $65.00 May 2, 2022 ... "You are amazing, Paul!"
• Amanda donated $50.00 July 18, 2022
• Vonda Steen donated $50.00 May 17, 2022 ... "Have a good run! :)"
• R James donated $40.00 May 4, 2022
• Pippi donated $35.00 May 7, 2022
• Jenn and her pugs donated $15.00 May 13, 2022
• Celeste donated $15.00 May 13, 2022 ... "Run Paul Run! So proud of you, Man!"