Comments on: What I Did With My Summer Vacation Part 1: Craftsbury Running Camps

By: Pete Larson

Pete Larson — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Thanks Dave, I really appreciate that!
-Pete

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By: Rodger Kram

Rodger Kram — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

I know that Craftsbury and Lynn Jennings are not about competition or ego.

But, you seriously "undersold" Lynn Jennings.

She won the US National Cross Country championships 9 times. yep, nine flipping times.

She won the World Cross Country championships 3 times.

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By: Pete Larson

Pete Larson — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Sandra MB.

Thanks, in any other year I'd be teaching my first lecture tomorrow morning! Feels weird to not have too, but no regrets at all. Glad I made the jump.
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Cataract Surgery New Jersey — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

I'll definitely go there next year!

By: Sandra MB

Sandra MB — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

I wish I had your chudspah. . . I've been teaching at a small liberal arts university for 18 years now, a total of 20 years teaching and still (duh) am not close to being able to retire. I would quit tomorrow if I could come up with something that is marketable--or if I could write that best seller. I envy your ability to breathe right now and enjoy life, and camping. I love my students, but wow, what I wouldn't give to not deal with the BS that goes along with the job.
Congratulations, good luck, and happiness to you. My friends from my home university that have quit and tried a new life have never EVER looked back. Happy as clams. I suspect you will be too.

By: David Frome

David Frome — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Pete - you have perfectly captured the Craftsbury experience, but haven't given enough credit to the fantastic coaching that goes on during the week. As accomplished as every coach is in their own right, each one of you has the ability to connect with every camper on their own level, be it a 3-hour or 5-hour marathoner, a beginning half marathoner, or an ultra runner. Lynn sets the tone with her warm, caring, professional style.
Dave Frome - 3-yr. Marathon Week vet

By: Holly @ Run With Holly

Holly @ Run With Holly — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

I'm drooling over here.

Biggest shame is that it's 9,000 miles away from home right now... :)

By: Pete Larson

Pete Larson — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Scott Revlin.

*I love my Birks!*

By: Pete Larson

Pete Larson — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Rodger Kram.

All that, and she's incredibly kind and and a true inspiration. Couldn't think of a better person to lead the running program at Craftsbury!

By: Scott Revlin

Scott Revlin — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

All those free shoes, and you're caught wearing birkenstocks?

By: Pete Larson

Pete Larson — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Rodger Kram.

And I should add that she won her age class at the Head of the Charles last year, defending the title soon I think. She sculls as well as she runs!