Westford Turkey Trot

The Northwest Vermont Ski Club kicked off the season at the Westford Turkey Trot on Saturday, November 17, 2007. Seven members made it to the annual event. The conditions were Classic Westford Turkey Trot with below freezing temps at the start, a bright sun warming things up, and a light breeze to give the runners a little challenge.

The first event was the children’s 100 yd dash. Camille Bolduc participated in this event and met all three of her goals: 1. to run the whole race by herself and not be scared, 2. to smile at all the people cheering for the racers, 3. to get a chocolate turkey lollipop at the finish. Then she was swept up into the running carriage and pushed by Jessica Bolduc in the 2 mile race. Jessica was tapering for the New England Masters Cross Country Championships on Sunday, but still managed to get the W in her age class. The rest of the members took to the traditional 10K course.

The course starts off relatively flat, but heads for the hills around the 3.5 mile mark, then down the hills to the 5 mile mark with a rolling, but progressively up hill last mile. Eric Tremble took things out for the club, working his way up to second place and holding that position to the finish. Damian Bolduc followed a little further back, after having a more conservative start. Tyler Magnan followed close behind after working for Damian the first 3 miles. Scott Magnan and Perry Bland rounded out the finishes for the club with times and places consistent with years past.

After the race members visited and reminisced while the prize drawing took place. Perry and Damian checked out the results of the memorable 1997 Turkey Trot on this the tenth anniversary. It was the year Damian had talked his roommate Joe Gingras to come out and take and easy cruise to the win, then Jessica Wadsworth was called up early in the prize drawing bringing home a gallon of the fancy grade good stuff, and Perry schooled Damian on saving it for after the hill.

A good time was had by all and things are looking up for the upcoming season. If any one had been on snow send along report of the conditions. We are all anxious to hear.