Home to rowing regattas and movie sets – among other things – Williams Wharf is one of the Mathews County attractions you simply must visit. Managed by the local Land Conservancy, this location is rich in history – and just happens to be the site of the Mathews Micro Triathlon series. After the swim, theContinue reading “Triathlons & More: Williams Wharf”
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Island Running: Gwynn’s Island
Thank you Caryn. You know who you are… Caryn is a recent visitor to Mathews County who reached out to the MOC for recommended running routes. After sending Caryn some of my personal faves, it struck me: this request cannot be unique. When I travel, I also search my destination area for safe & peaceful-lookingContinue reading “Island Running: Gwynn’s Island”
Pop-Up “Treasure Hunts” in & around Mathews County
December 12-13 was the kickoff weekend for the club-sponsored Pop-Up “Treasure Hunts” in the county, with a few more to follow over the upcoming weekends. Participation is free & open to all – with the idea to introduce new walking, running and/or cycling routes – and provide incentive to explore and enjoy the outdoors. HistoricContinue reading “Pop-Up “Treasure Hunts” in & around Mathews County”
COVID-19 Response Nov 2020
Our club is closely monitoring the latest VA COVID-19 restrictions and as of now, our upcoming events in Dec, Jan & Feb are UNCHANGED and will proceed as planned: LIVE. Prior to the updated restrictions we’d already incorporated staggered starts & limits on spectators. Registration is open until we reach a 250 person max. TheContinue reading “COVID-19 Response Nov 2020”
COVID-19 Response May 2020
Social Distance Racing 2020 – new race format trial run May 9. On Saturday, May 9th 2020, Virginia Tidewater Trailrunners (VTTR) running club hosted a 5k race at Williams Wharf in Mathews County, Virginia. That statement would not be particularly noteworthy except for the fact that it was the first non-virtual running event held inContinue reading “COVID-19 Response May 2020”
COVID-19 Response Apr 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Impact on Club Events – as of 4/3/2020 VA State Guidelines. Earlier this week Virginia’s governor issued guidelines for state residents in response to the COVID-19 virus outbreak. Those guidelines have put restrictions on gatherings of more than 10 people – further, meetings with anyone outside your direct household should adhere to aContinue reading “COVID-19 Response Apr 2020”
Put In Creek Duathlon 2019: Labor Day Tradition
Free & Fun. Our largest group yet completed this local event. Doug Paredes, Mark Marderosian, Richard Browder, Elizabeth Whitaker, Tracey Tunstall (w/ paddle partner Boo Boo), Michael Thomas, Ron Myers, Henry Mulholland, Christine Johnson, Helen Morris, Amy Mulholland, and Danny Weatherly. Front: Mulholland’s pup! Great weather & great location were the big stars of the day:Continue reading “Put In Creek Duathlon 2019: Labor Day Tradition”
Micro Triathlon 2019: course record broken
Twenty-two participants – many first time triathletes – took part in the kick off event in the 2019 Mathews Micro-Tri Series on June 15th. Joel Isley, age 57, broke the course record with a winner overall time of 48:05 – edging out the old course record by less than a minute (held by Tom Jenkins @ 48:46).Continue reading “Micro Triathlon 2019: course record broken”
Community Support 2018: MHS athletes
New equipment for local High School track team: Victoria is making a STATEment. On November 17, 2018 Virginia Tidewater Trailrunners club (VTTR) was able to donate 3 high jump crossbars to the Mathews High School track team. The athletes on that team had previously been unable to practice high jumping for more than a year,Continue reading “Community Support 2018: MHS athletes”
Micro Triathlon 2018: Hurricane didn’t stop us
This seems to becoming a ‘thing’ …. 2018 Sept 15 – For the 2nd time, we held one of our Micro-Triathlons under threat of a hurricane. In Oct 2016, Hurricane Matthew tried to interfere and this week it was Hurricane Florence. Our area in Virginia was fortunate to be spared the worst of the weatherContinue reading “Micro Triathlon 2018: Hurricane didn’t stop us”
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