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Runner Jack Pilla to Speak at Howe Library: Inspire Active Living Speaker Series

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Runner Jack Pilla to Speak at Howe Library: Inspire Active Living Speaker Series  Runners this one's for you! "Inspire Active Living Speaker Series" #2,  Wednesday, August 28th @ 7pm Howe Library, Hanover, NH Jack Pilla was just recently featured on VPR about his Ultra Running Career and Run Coaching background. He has had amazing success over an extended period of time in the Ultra Running world. He just recently passed the 30,000 mile mark since he started tracking those stats just 6 years ago... yep that is all on foot! He has a sweet powerpoint full of great info on races in Europe and around the country. Just two years ago Jack was the third OA United States Finisher at UTMB in France and that was at the age of 53. Want to know how he does it? Here is Jacks personal blog if you are interested in finding more about him. Better yet come meet him in person this week! http://jackpsblog.blogspot.com/2013/08/30000-miles-and-still-going.html *******...

The North Face Race To The Top Of Vermont

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Note: Registration Prices Increase August 1st - Register Now & Save! The North Face Race To The Top Of Vermont 4.3 miles and 2564 feet up Mt Mansfield Vermont's Highest Peak Sunday, August 25th Stowe Mountain Resort in Stowe, VT Event Options: Run, Bike, Hike, 1k & 3k Kids Fun Run Start Time: Run/Hike - 9am Bike - 10am Kids Fun Run - 12:00 Noon $27,000+ in Awards & Prizes Description: Every August the North Face Race To The Top Of Vermont draws as many as 800 hikers, mountain bikers, and runners from across the U.S. and Canada to climb Mount Mansfield, Vermont's highest peak. The course climbs up the historic Toll Road, is 4.3 miles in length and climbs 2564 ft. For some it's all about trying to achieve the fastest time up this tough 4.3 mile course. For others, they come to challenge themselves, compete against their friends, and to enjoy the spectacular views. Either way, we promise the Race to the Top of Vermont will be one of the most challenging and ...