Hello friends and family!
I've decided to do a thing. I'm competing in the VT 100k this summer. As some of you know, running long distances, on trails, through forests, and over mountains became my solice during some pretty rough times. Through taking on more miles and challenging myself like never before, I made some incredible, life-long friends, without whom I would not have even thought about signing up for an ultra marathon, let alone a 62 mile one! And for all of this and more, I am so thankful. 

I am running this race for a couple reasons. One, to show the gratitude I have for my running family and the impact running has had on my life. But perhaps more importantly, I am running for people who cannot as easily just get out there to run, something I need to remind myself not to take for granted.

Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports provides sports and recreational programs as well as 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 of $1,500 and help Vermont Adaptive meet their goal too! 
Thank you!

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

• Eric and Ann donated $150.00 December 30, 2019 ... "Go get ‘em, Rachel! Love you and so proud of you!"
• Rhea Davis donated $120.00 January 27, 2020
• Pat and Diane donated $120.00 December 30, 2019
• Dylan donated $120.00 December 30, 2019
• Rachel donated $100.00 March 13, 2020
• Jessie and Ted donated $65.00 December 30, 2019
• Michael and Jessica McCarthy donated $50.00 January 27, 2020 ... "Good luck!"
• Anna Jalensky donated $50.00 January 11, 2020 ... "Hell yeah!! You are amazing. "
• Jen Caesar donated $35.00 January 27, 2020 ... "Can’t wait to see you crush another distance!"
• Maureen Gillespie donated $35.00 January 23, 2020 ... "Can’t wait to see you crush this!"
• Tim Bobinsky (aka, Dad) donated $35.00 December 31, 2019 ... "Keep up the good work!"
• Natalie Johnston donated $35.00 December 30, 2019
• Libby Reitman donated $35.00 December 22, 2019 ... "Go get it Rachel!!! All I do is watch ultra documentaries on utube while I’m on the dreadmill!! Dreaming of bigger miles! You’re awesome!!"