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photo by Matt Krebs Charlie Krebs of Craftsbury leads Logan Nasky of Irving, Texas, at the two-mile mark in Saturday's AAU National Cross Country Championship race for 15- to18-year-old boys. Running for the NEK Elite team, Krebs placed 22nd of 114 finishers in the 5k race held at McAlpine Creek Park in Charlotte, N.C. Krebs' 16:43 finish tied his personal best 5k time set earlier in the season. Nasky moved up to 13th place, finishing in 16:29. Cormac Leahy was the top NEK Elite team finisher. He placed 11th in 16:24.
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by Jim Flint Craftsbury Runners Finish XC Season on High Note CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Eight Craftsbury Academy runners concluded their

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Krebs at New England Cross Country Championship - Charlie Krebs (#79) of Craftsbury Academy approaches the final turn at the New England Cross Country Championship meet on November 20. Krebs passed Owen Patry (#48) from Cape Elizabeth, Maine and nearly caught Cameron Ferrell (#178) from North Kingston, RI. Krebs’ 5k time was 18:10.
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Craftsbury Harriers Stand Out at New England XC Championships

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story and photos by Jim Flint   THETFORD – The fastest high school runners from Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Connecticut, and

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Sarge Burns of Calais helped the U-32 High School boys win the New England Cross Country Championship. Burns finished fifth for the Raiders. He completed Thetford’s Woods Trail course in 18:07 to place 97th of 263 varsity boys. photo by Jim Flint
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U-32 High School Harriers Triumph in Championship Meet

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story and photos by Jim Flint THETFORD – The U-32 High School Cross Country team scored an impressive victory Saturday

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Donna Smyers won the F60-69 age group at Fallen Leaves. The Adamant physical therapist cruised the out-and-back section on the Montpelier Bike Path. She finished the 5k race in 23:55. Mark Howard (#150) of Marshfield finished just ahead of Smyer photo by Jim Flint
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Cold, Frosty Run at Fallen Leaves in Montpelier

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The Fallen Leaves Race Series kicked off Saturday morning with a thick coating of frost on the ground and clear blue skies above. Runners circled the Montpelier High School track to warm up as they awaited the 9 a.m. start.

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Mark Howard of Marshfield ran and walked 80 miles of the 100-mile Midstate Massive Trail during an ultramarathon race last month. He reached the 28-mile aid station at the Mt. Wachusett Ski Area parking during the afternoon of Oct. 9. Most of the challenging route was on rugged single-track trails. Howard completed his 22 hour and 40 minute trek when dawn broke on Oct. 10. photo courtesy of ING Guides Media
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Marshfield Man Manages Massive Miles

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Mark Howard, 59, is a contemplative runner. The thought of ordinary humans trekking extraordinary distances intrigues him.

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The Craftsbury Academy boys’ varsity cross-country team won the Vermont D-III state championship for the second year in a row. From left to right: Noah McKibben, Charlie Krebs, Matt Califano, Cormac Leahy, Charlie Kehler, Leo Circosta, Alan Moody, Linden Stelma-Leonard, Alex Califano, and Head Coach Mike Levangie. photo by Jim Flint
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Craftsbury Boys Win D-III State Championship

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Division I, II, and III high school harriers from across Vermont converged Saturday for the annual state cross country championships. Coaches, athletes, and spectators came prepared for rainy and blustery weather conditions.

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