Going The Distance - Craftsbury Couples
The last couple of years we've had all sorts of family combinations at running camp: father/son, mother/daughter, sister/brother. This was the summer of the Craftsbury Couple: spouses who love running and who came to camp together.
Meet Mary and Art, Matt and Kasia, Michael and Susan and Caitlin and Kristofer. Susan and Michael are multi-returners from MI. Michael is a doctor and Susan is a physical therapist and coming to Craftsbury gives them a chance to kick back and enjoy the camaraderie of the week. The other three couples, hailing from CT, IL, and WI came to Craftsbury unsure of what to expect and they left with 2015 registrations in hand. Art let us know that his week at Craftsbury was his first formal training in his 45 year running career. Matt came to us having lost over 100 pounds and taking up running in order to run with Kasia who is a new runner. Caitlin is a cyclist/runner who wanted to share running with Kristofer. For these four couples, running is a way to enjoy time and experiences out in the world together.
Art and Mary at all comers week
These two never missed an opportunity to leap into Big Hosmer – in this case after the Ridge Run
Kasia and Matt came on the recommendation of their friend, Craftsbury Wall of Famer Ed Sell
New runners, Matt and Kasia stretch before the hill workout
Caitlin and Kristofer entertained us with tales of frigid winter runs in Wisconsin
Caitlin and Kristofer with Kim on their last morning at running camp
Michael and Susan with our sports nutritionist Chrissy.
Michael and Susan on the last day of camp with Coach Lynn. It’s always hard to say goodbye.