Scott "Madman" Magnan's mojo must be maximized after this and last weeks race performances. Scott has been on a role placing well in the Stowe Nordic Wednesday race series; winning the Ted Mean's Memorial Race at Hazen's Notch, and placing 51st in the field of 133 in his first marathon at Rangely on Saturday. Scott skied the first half conservatively, and dropped the hammer for the second half of the race. At some point his alter ego, Madman (who has been dormant for some time), came into true form and took over as he dropped everyone in sight. "When he went by I was wishing I was him" one tired victim said. He was the top finisher for the Northwest Vermont Ski Club with a time of 2:37:23, but was closely pursued by the other club members that were at the event. Damian Bolduc also had a great race. Starting from the second wave, Damian spent most of the first lap alone up front. Knowing that he lost a lot of energy by having no one to draft, he skied the first half of the second lap tucked behind strong skiers he had caught from the first wave. After the refresher Damian got his second wind, and began advancing as he charged past tired skiers on the hilly section of the course keeping the pace until the finish. Damian's effort brought him to 52nd place with a 2:39:01. Perry Bland also completed the event racing steadily over the 50km to finish in a tie for 58th place with a time of 2:42:13. Perry lead for the club most of the race, but did not have the kick that Scott and Damian experienced for the finish. All were pleased with the perfect racing conditions with great competition, grooming and temperatures. At the awards ceremony Perry and Damian were honored among those who completed the New England Marathon Series with a commemorative medal.

With only a few races to go things sure are getting exciting within the club. Will there be revenge? or redemption? Can Scott maintain his streak? Will Damian be able to hold off his little brother Andre'? Will Brendan Barden remain unbeatable to Bolduc? Will the NWVT women show up? Will Perry put a stamp on the end of the season like last year by skiing away from everyone at the Craftsbury Spring Fling? What kind of shape is Richie Dickinson in??? These questions and more will all be answered in the near future beginning with the B.F.A. Alumni/Citizens freestyle race.