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“Here Charles, take him out of the net. Now lower him down. Cradle him like this. Move him back and forth. There’s oxygen in the water. The current will carry it over his gills and rejuvenate him. You have to resuscitate them like this. You can’t just drop them back in. You’ll see. When he’s ready he’ll just slide right through your hands and take off.”

The 100on100 relay running race is somewhere between a wedding party and a one-act play. In a short span of time, team members get to know each other intimately, as they push themselves physically and mentally. They come to rely on one another for everything.

If you like to ride your bike, then Vermont is the place for you! Many weekends throughout the summer have long-distance, fully supported cycling events that raise money for worthy charities. Here is a summary of this summer’s fundraising rides.

June 5 & 6
TOUR DE KINGDOM
15, 25, 50, 75, 100 miles

Age: 36
Residence: Morrisville
Family: Cat, Monster Baby
Occupation: First and second grade teacher
Primary sport: Running

Age: 42
Residence: Burlington
Family: Wife, Zoe Richards; three children, Silas, 8; Rosalie, 5; Miranda, 7 months
Occupation: Science writer for the University of Vermont
Primary sport: Running and telemark skiing

Calcaneal apophysitis, also known as Sever’s disease, is an inflammation of the growth plates in the heel. It commonly affects athletes between ages 7 and 15. Dr. Sever described this condition in 1912 as severe pain at heel-strike and usually affecting the active male.

CAUSES

When Mike Silverman walks into a clothing store, the first thing he does is rub the fabric of a shirt or jacket between his fingers. At the same time, he’s noticing the layout of the sales floor, the colors, the designs, the lighting.