There’s a cradling, a sense of calm that takes over you as the water moves gently beneath your boat. A soft bounce that you can feel almost immediately as you step foot into your craft and shove off from […]
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Paddlers gathered on Kent Pond to honor the life of Barb Wood
Staff report On Monday, July 31, nearly 100 friends, family and supporters joined “The Killington Paddle Ladies,” who hosted a sunset paddle on Kent Pond to celebrate the life of Barb Wood. Wood, a long time resident of Pittsfield, […]
Pittsfield native readies for paralympics
By Katy Savage Growing up, Spencer Wood didn’t know he had a disability. Wood, a Pittsfield native, was diagnosed as a baby but his parents didn’t tell him until he was 10 and they didn’t let his disability get in […]
BTC Final Results
Meg Dennison Throughout this whole challenge I have been challenging myself with new forms of exercise as well as forms I have not utilized in some time. I have probably never done so many squats or lunges in such a […]
BTC participant reflections
Barb Wood If you had asked me six weeks ago what I would be thinking about this Body Transformation Challenge after week five, I might have told you that I probably would be hating it. But those who know me […]
Becoming “perfect self:” Group reflections on week #5
Suzanne Ellis–Leonard I am focusing on the young naturally athletic girl I once knew named Suzanne. Once I reach my goal, she’ll be back except this time she’ll have more worldly experiences under her belt (minus the “muffin top”) and […]
Long Trail Century Ride to benefit Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports takes to the pavement Saturday, June 27
By Barb Wood, Riverwood Photography The fifth annual Long Trail Century Ride to benefit Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports returns to Vermont again on Saturday, June 27, where cyclists of all abilities can ride a century, 60- or 20-mile course […]
Fifth annual Long Trail Century Ride to benefit Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports set for Sat., June 27
A group of cyclist enjoy the scenic ride as they part-take in one of the past Long Trail Century rides. KILLINGTON — The fifth annual Long Trail Century Ride to benefit Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports returns to Vermont again on […]
Participant Reflections — Week 4
Barb Wood I. Am. Human. I have to keep telling myself this. Humans crave flavorful food. It is my addiction. So how do I manage the day-to-day? I strive to make better decisions about food and exercise. When life presents you with a buffet of options, […]
Participant reflections, week 2
Barb Wood I’ve really started to hit a groove. I am trying to work out four or five nights a week. When I can’t make it to the gym, I try to pick up the pace wherever I might be. I […]