Fair Hill Take Two

Posted on December 3, 2005 by vmeyer

After orienteering at Fair Hill, Maryland a couple of weeks ago, I came across a trail run being put on by the Trail Dawgs at the same place. I liked the idea of going back and running the trails without the pressure of competing. I asked Sandy if she wanted to join me, and she did. Tom, the Fair Hill Long O course setter, also ventured out on this cold, windy morning.

Driving for two hours to run in the cold didn’t seem like such a great idea when I got up at 4:30 AM. But I ended up having a fun time – Sandy and I stuck together for her first trail run of this distance (advertised as 18K, but closer to 17K). And we got to see new areas of the park – like the dog training area, and the cows – which stood still while having their picture taken with me. Well worth the trip!

Symphony of Lights 5KM

Posted on November 26, 2005 by vmeyer

Ted, Darcy, and I ran in the Symphony of Lights 5KM race in Clinton, Iowa. Darcy grew up in Clinton. It was a lot of fun, and Ted finished 4th – no, 3rd overall!! All three of us finished 2nd in our age groups.

Team Work

Posted on November 15, 2005 by vmeyer

Sandy and I review the event setup at the Fair Hill Chapel Sprint this past Friday – two heads were often better than one this weekend.

Thanks to Julie Keim for the use of this great picture.

Fair Hill Orienteering Weekend

Posted on November 14, 2005 by vmeyer

Three days of beautiful weather, excellent courses, and superb company made for a great event this past weekend at DVOA’s Fair Hill A-Meet (sprint, classic, and long over three days). Sandy and I formed the electronic punching team. We had interested parties from NEOC learning the SportIdent process throughout the weekend.

Photo courtesy of Julie Keim.

Chieko visits Arlington!

Posted on November 1, 2005 by vmeyer

Chieko, my BFFL and fellow quilter, came to help me sort out my sewing room and hang a design wall. She brought along some of her recent projects. This is a redwork quilt – she sewed the redwork by hand.
The other quilt is my redwork – my blocks were done with my embroidery machine.

VentureQuest 2005

Posted on September 25, 2005 by vmeyer

Brad, Sandy, and Mike (team name: Lack of Cartilage) came down from Pennsylvania to compete in an adventure race called VentureQuest. Early on, Mike makes sure everything is attached before starting the mountain biking section.
They did great – 41 out of 100 overall. They kicked butt on the orienteering section, as did Jon T. Jon finished 2nd overall in the race.

Potomac Valley Games – Again!

Posted on September 3, 2005 by vmeyer

Today and tomorrow is the 30th (or possibly the 29th or 31st) edition of the Potomac Valley Games. Once again, I am working this event which I swore 3 years ago that I was never working again! It is nice to be begged…
Sal Corrallo is pushing hurdles around the track.

Mount Bachelor

Posted on August 26, 2005 by vmeyer

From left to right – Sandy, Valerie, Kris – we rode the chair lift about halfway up Mount Bachelor (about 20 miles from Bend, Oregon). This is the area where the US Championships are going to be held over the next two days. We did the model event first. Beautiful area! More pictures available on Flickr.

Golden Ladies of the Night-O

Posted on August 25, 2005 by vmeyer

Today’s event was a three person relay. Gail, Sandy (on the right) and I (on the left with the bloody legs) made up a novelty team of women who won gold at the Night-O. I probably should have reconsidered the route choice through the green since I didn’t have anything covering my legs. Photo courtesy of Eddie Bergeron.

Bernie stops by for a visit.

Posted on August 17, 2005 by vmeyer

Bernie stopped by with Ginny. They had been by the dog park first where Bernie enjoyed a dip in Four Mile Run.