Welcome to Carolyn Brzezicki. She tells us, "I'm 39 years old and the sister of Lauren Garges. I've done a couple sprint triathlons just to see if I could, and last year my family ran a 12k up in Vermont together. I felt so good, my sister and brother-in-law (Chris Garges) convinced me to sign up for the Hershey Half. Next thing you know, I was running the Peace Valley 10k in September and my first half in Hershey. My sister helped me pace the half, and I was happy with my 1:47 finish. This year I have a race every month (5k, 12k, Steelman sprint, 10k, and a Half). That's unusual for me. So is wanting to join a running club. My sister and I are doing Steelman in August and the D&L Heritage 1/2 in October. She's a great motivator and mentor. Chris too of course. They are the folks that clued me in on the club."
Next Group Run?
Let's do Peace Valley Park (Lake Galena) on July 9. Meet at the Sailor's Point parking lot (Myers Rd. & new Galena Rd. We'll start at 9:00 instead of 10;00 to beat some of the heat. Once around the lake is 6 miles. Arrive earlier to do more if you want. Or do less if you want. I'll have my bike if anyone wants to ride instead. Off to dine afterwards. RSVP via a comment on this site or e-mail me at bill.tuszynski@gmail.com so we know how many.
Keeping Cool
How do you beat the heat? Here's what your colleagues say. I'm all for Steve Stekelenski and Bob Bodkin's post-run rehydration strategy! Sorry Laurie, I prefer beer to margaritas.
Kelly Rickert - Slow down... bring some water and go whenever I can fit it in. Hate the cold!!!
Kevin Quinn - When really hot I bring water for hard workouts or more than 4 miles. I normally run at night so I just slow down if humid.
Chris Garges - I typically head out early...but that's just because it's the only time I can get out. Don't mind the heat to run in, but it definitely isn't the best to race in....
Steve Stekelenski - I just deal with it - for me the heat of summer is nothing like the dark freeze of mid-February. You can always run early, late or just find a shaded path (like the Perk trail). Late runs my favorite as I can wrap it up with a cold IPA.
Bill Tuszynski - I've always been a noon-time athlete. I don't mind the heat as long as you build to it gradually. Ditto for January and February cold on the flip side. I'd get a camelpack but the temptation to fill it with margaritas would be too strong.
Laurie Rei\nhart - I LOVE it! You won't hear me complain about the heat. N
ope, (it's) not the same as winter. Cold sucks. and the refreshment of the margarita in the camelpak is appreciated much more in June.
Bob Bodkin - I find that a well mixed Knob Creek Manhattan in the Camelback works well in Winter... warms you from the inside out. I stick to water and electrolyte tabs in Summer. Of course, I have some good beer waiting at the finish.Stop Before You Overpay!
Before registering for the Philly Half at $85, take a look at two other half marathons happening about the same time. There's the Perk Up Half Marathon on August 28 in Pennsburg and the September 10 Bird in Hand Half out in Lancaster County. both are put on by ACT Sports Management who actually cares about runners unlike certain big Philly races. There's also a half marathon as part of the Via marathon and Relay. The Via event is organized by the legendary Bart Yasso so you know that the runners come first. Links for all three races and other sensible alternatives are in the race calendar.
Club Races
The first half of July brings us both the traditional Double Trouble and the inaugural Quadzilla, two fine trail races for the woodsy inclined. While both are "runs in the park", neither is a "walk in the park" but well worth taking up the challenge.
Jul 10: Double Trouble 15K/30K Trail, Birdsboro PA
Jul 17: Quadzilla 15K Trail Run, Trexler Park PA
Jul 20: Race Judicata 5K, Newtown PA
Jul 21: Third Thirsty Thursday, Reading PA
Aug 15: Half Wit Trail Half Marathon, Reading PA
Aug 18: Third Thirsty Thursday, Reading PA
Aug 28: Run Wild at the Zoo 5K/10K, Allentown PA
Sep 3: Run for the Ages Age-Graded Trail 10K, Reading PA
Sep 4: Labor Pain 12 Hour Endurance Run, Reading PA
Nov 26: Habitat 5K, Quakertown PA
Nov 27: Dirty Bird 15K Trail, Birdsboro PA
Website
Visit the club website, www.buxmontrunning.com and check out the "Athlete Profile" page featuring short self-written bios of club members. That I'm on there proves you don't have to be a good athlete to be on the page! Send yours to either me or Tom Daugherty. Tom actually does the work in his function as webmeister.
Group Runs - Suggest Confirming With the Listed Contact On Any Given Week!
Saturday: Tennis Zone (former Upper Bucks YMCA on California Rd.) 8:00 AM, Jerry Washcalus, Tom Daugherty or Bill Tuszynski bill.tuszynski@gmail.com
Saturday: Perkiomen Trail (Crusher Road) 8:00 AM, Bill Blair
Sunday: Lehigh Valley Parkway, 7:00/7:30/8:00 AM, Loops from 6.65-21+ miles, Debi Golbreski
Sunday: Perkiomen Trail (Crusher Road) 10:00 AM, Randy Opdyke
Race Results
A shorter list of results this week but still some fine performances on dry land and in multi-sport events. Plus an update to the Average Jane/Joe Tri results. You're never chopped liver in these results!
6/26/11
Half Sauer-Half Kraut Marathon (178)
Deb Golbreski - 4:28:09, 91st
Jack Heely - 4:48:22, 124th
Half Sauer-Half Kraut Half Marathon (386)
Paul Walsh - 1:33:28, 17th, AG2
Rob Gallagher - 1:35:32, 23rd
Hilary Goodman - 1:48:47, 74th, AG2
Ted Andrus - 1:49:38, 80th
Bob Bodkin - 2:02:46, 186th
Philadelphia Olympic Tri
Ira Meyers - 2:25:40, 236th, PR
George Foedisch - 2:52:53, 887th
Rebecca Patrick - 3:50:07, 1,522nd
6/25/11
Sandy Sellers Copley 5K (112)
Kent Prizer - 21:33, 11th, AG1
Jake Schweitzerhof - 22:55, 18th, AG2
Exeter Two For The Hole 5K (155)
Jerry Rossetti - 22:21, 24th, AG1
Pam Hughes - 23:42, 31st, AG1
6/12/11
Average Joe/Average Jane Tri (71)
Tara Snider - 1:19:03, 12th
Michael Williams - 1:19:45, 14th
Hunter Needham - 1:20:32, 16th
Lisa Needham - 1;27:21, 29th
Anita Williams - 1:52:44, 61st
Lewis Munoz - 2;03:57, 65th
Kristen Munoz - 2:03:57, 88th
Race Calendar (Club Races in Bold)
July
1: Independence Eve 8K/2.5M, Swarthmore PA, www.runtheday.com
4: Broomall Rotary Firecracker 5K, Broomall PA, www.firecracker5krun.com
4: Freedom Festival 5K, East Stroudsburg PA, www.poconoymca.org
4: Pottstown Patriotic 5K, Pottstown PA, pottsparks@pottstown.org
4: Firecracker 4M, Easton PA, www.familyymca.org
4: Revolutionary run 5K/10K, Washington Crossing PA, www.umbarevrun.com
4: Celebration 5K, Norristown PA, 610-275-2800
4: Ephreta Firecracker 5M, Ephreta PA, jean@ephretarec.com
9: Run for Sight 5K, Southampton PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
9: Fire Cracker 5M, Shillington PA, www.makebreak.com
9: Steps for Stellar 5K, Allentown PA, www.stepsforstellar.com
9: Quiet Valley Rooster 5K, Stroudsberg PA, www.timberhilltiming.com
10: Double Trouble 15K/30K, Birdsboro PA , www.pretzelcitysports.com
10: Philadelphia Women's Tri, Philadelphia PA, www.cgiracing.com
10-14: Nike Track & Field Camp, Philadelphia PA, www.ussportscamps.com
13: Christmas in July 5K, Warrington PA, www.brynmawrrunningco.com
14: Midsummer Night 5K, Wynnewood PA, www.brynmawrrunningco.com
16: Hey I Know You 5K, Macungie PA, www.heyiknowyou.org
16-17: 20 in 24, 24Hr/8.4M/8.4M, Philadelphia PA, www.20in24.com
17: Quadzilla 15K Trail Run, Trexler Park PA, www.blazedtrailevents.com
17:Run LV Sportsfest 5K/2K/1K, Allentown PA, www.runlehighvalley.com
17: Autism Speaks 5K/1M, Princeton NJ, www.edenautism5k.org
17: Merrell Mud Run 10K/5K, Philadelphia PA, www.downanddirtymudrun.com
19: Tuesday in the Park 5K, Pottstown PA, www.runccrs.com
20: Phil's Tavern 5K, Ambler PA, www.aarclub.com
20: Race Judicata 5K, Newtown PA, www.bucksracejudicata.com
21: Third Thirsty Thursday, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
23: Dash & Dip 5K/1M, Quakertown PA, www.prideofquakertown.com
23-24: NJ State Sprint/Olympic Tris, www.cgiracing.com
24: Hibernia Park Burn Exduro 10K/21K Trail, Coatesville PA, www.mid-atlanticevents.com
24: Run for Taylor 5K, Hamburg PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
30: Meelars Shuffle XC 5K, Elverson PA, www.meelardshuffle.com
30: Krista Griesacker Adventure Race, Hamburg PA, www.goalsara..org
30: River to Sea 92M Relay, Milford NJ, www.oymp.net
30: Bald Bear Tri, Macungie PA, www.trimaxendurancesports.com
30: Philly Folk 5K & Spokes for Folk 5K Run/Walk, 17-M Trail Ride & 50K Road Ride, Green Lane Park, PA, www.pfs.org/event/spokes-folk-and-philly-5k-fundraisers-07-30-2011-0000
30: Meelard Shuffle XC 5K, Elverson PA, www.meelardshuffle.com
30: Weekend Warrior Tri, Shillington PA, www.makebreak.com
31: Marsh Creek Raptor run 5M/10M trail, Downingtown PA, www.marshcreekrun.org
31: Drizzly Grizzly Off-Road Tri, Macungie PA, www.trimaxendurancesports.com
August
3: Broad Street 5K, Hilltown PA, www.olsh-hilltown.web.officeline.com
6: Blue Eagle 5K, Nazareth PA, www.nazarethtrackandcrosscountry.com
6: Fox Chase Away Cancer 5K, Jenkintown PA, http://hcmfoundation.org/foxchaseawaycancer.html
6: Rock Solid 5M/10M Mud Run, Englishtown NJ, www.rocksolidmudrun.com
7: She Rox Women Only Tri, Philadelphia PA, www.sheroxtri.com
7: If You Build it They Will run, Gilbertsville PA, www.newhanoverumc.com
7: Grings Mill 5K/10K, reading PA, www.pagodapacers.com
10: Legs for Lindsey 5K, Collegeville PA, www.sebastianriding.org
10: Dead Harriers 5K, Warminster PA, www.raccoonsports.com
11: Midsummer Night 5K, Wynnewood PA, www.brynmawrrunningco.com
13: Chiques Challenge 3.5M trail/Kayak, Columbia PA, svcc@parivertowns.com
13: Evening Sun 14M/26M Trail/Canoe/Mtn. Bike Adventure, Hanover PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
14: Half Wit Trail Half Marathon, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
14: If You Build It They Will Come, Gilbertsville PA, www.nerhanoverumc.org
17: Dash & Splash 5K, Hatfield PA, www.actsportsmanagement.com
18: Third Thirsty Thursday, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
20: On the Rocks 8.3M/16.3M Trail, York PA, www.ontherockstrailrun.com
20: Ketchup if You Can 5K, Boyertown PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
20: Mt Cuckoo 15K Trail/Road, Denver PA, www.ubernedurancesports.com
20: Shawnee Mountain Mud Run 5K, Shawnee PA, www.shawneemt.com
20: Trout Creek Trek 5K, Slatington PA, www.slatington.org
21: Run 4 Sam, 4M/10K/2M/0.25M, Reading PA, www.run4sam.net
21: Merry Go Run 5K, Perkasie PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
27: Eagle Hadventurish 5K/7M Trail Adventure Race, Brickerville PA, rbradley@dejazzd.com
27: Keystone State Tri, Lewisberry PA, www.trimaxendurance.com
27: The Nock Century Ride, Doylestown, Quakertown PA, www.suburbancyclists.org
27: Sowing Seeds 5K; 20M/40M Bike, Lower Milford Tsp. PA, efrederick@lehighconservation.org
27: Relay for Life 5K, Horsham PA, www.relay5k.com
28: Drexel Swim Club 5K/1M, Broomall PA, www.drexelswimclub.com
28: Shawnee Mountain Mud Run 5K, Shawnee Mountain Resort, www.shawneemt.com
28: Hit the Hay 8.1M Trail, Birdsboro PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
28: Run Wild at the Zoo 5K/10K, Allentown PA, http://www.runwildatlvzoo5k.com
28: Perk Up Half Marathon, Pennsburg PA, www.perkuphalfmarathon.com
September
3: Run for the Ages Age-Graded Trail 10K, Nolde Forest Park PA, www.pagodapacers.com
3: Methacton warrior 5K, Collegeville PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
3: Stateliner 5K, Phillipsburg NJ, office@sheridanprinting.com
4: Labor Pail 12 Hr Endurance & Relay, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
10: Bird in Hand Half Marathon, Bird in Hand PA, www.BIHhalf.com
10: Susquehanna Super Hike/Ultra 28.4 Trail, www.kta-hike.org
11: Band on the Run 5K, Birdsboro PA, lalonnie@dejazzd.com
11: Lehigh Valley Marathon/Half/Relay, Allentown PA, www.vianet.org
11: Windmill Classic 5K, Milford NJ, www.racenj.com
15: Third Thirsty Thursday 5K, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
17: Ride to the Rescue 5K, Pottstown PA, estherscrown@gmail.com
18: Carol's Run 5K, Warminster PA, www.carolforheart.com
18: Philadelphia Half Marathon, Philadelphia PA, http://philadelphia.competitor.com/register/
18: Buckman Sprint Tri, Lebanon NJ, www.greenbrookracing.com
24: Eagle Bank 5K, Drexel Hill PA, www.races2run.com
24: Bruiser 5K/1.2M, Allentown PA, www.the-bruiser-5-k.org
24: Oxford Run Walk & Dash 5K, Oxford PA, http://downtownoxfordpa.org/news_events.html
24: His/Hers 10K Coed Relay, Medford NJ, www.hisandhersrace.org
24: BTBA 5K, Chalfont PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
24: Bethlehem rotary 5K/10K, Bethlehem PA, www.morningstar5k.com
25: Sloppy Cuckoo Half-Marathon, Philadelphia PA, www.uberendurancesports.com
25: Lacing Up For Childhood Cancer 5K/10K, Northampton PA, www.angel34.org
25: Anthony Severo 5K/1M, Allentown PA, www.psd.web.parklandsd.org
October
1: Run to Restore Connections 5K, Chalfont PA, www.csfbuxmont.org
1: First Amendment 5K, West Windsor NJ, www.keepithaka.com
1: Hands on house Marathon/Half-Marathon/5K, lancaster PA, www.handsonhouserace.org
1: Joe McGinnis 5K, Newtown PA, www.bucksashdiv2.com
1: I Can Run 5K/0.5M, Collegeville PA, www.hemophiliasupport.org
1: Run to Restore Connections 5K/1M, Chalfont PA, www.csf.buxmont.org
2: Blues Cruise 50K Trail, Reading PA, www.bluescruiseultra.com
7-8: Ragnar Relay (197M), Lancaster to Mt. Pocono PA, http://www.ragnarrelay.com/race/pennsylvania?utm_source=MMF&utm_medium=EM&utm_content=040511&utm_campaign=PA
8: Towpath Trot 6K, Walnutport PA, janets63@gmail.com
9: Blue Mountain Tri, Bernville PA, www.trimaxendurancesports.com
9: Conquer the Mountain 5K, Alpha NJ, www.conquerthemountain5k.com
9: Justice For All 5K, Philadelphia PA, http://www.clsphila.org/Content.aspx?id=1228
15: Women's 5K Classic, Allentown PA, www.womens5kclassic.org
16: Bear creek Trail 5K/16K, macungie PA, www.bcmountainresort.com
16: Souderton 5M,1M/0.5M, Souderton PA, www.actsportsmanagement.com
23: Run Like Hell 6K, Allentown PA, www.runlehighvalley.com
23: Martins Run 5K to Defeat Dementia, Media PA, www.runtheday.com
23: Delaware & Lehigh Marathon/Half Marathon, Northampton PA, http://www.delawareandlehigh.org/marathon/
23: Octorun 13K, Hatfield PA, www.actsportsmanagement.com
23: October Lauf Fest Half Marathon, Philadelphia PA, www.uberendurancesports.com
23: Intergeneration 5K, Media PA, rpezick@martins-run.org
29: Harvestfest 8M Trail/5K Road, Quakertown PA, www.menolan.org
29: Tim Labart BSA 5K, Easton PA, www.minsitrails.com
29: Spooky Tails & Trails 5K/2M, Hamilton NJ, www.hamiltony,ca.org
30: Radnor Run 5M, Radnor PA, www.lunginfo.org/radnorrun
November
12: Autism Cares 10K/5K/2M, Richboro PA, www.raceforresources.kintera.org
13: Trimax Media Mud Stain 5K/10M Trail,Mmedia PA, www.trimaxendurancesports.com
13: Alex's Lemonade Stand 5K/Fun Run, Philadelphia PA, www.TheLemonRun.com
20: Emmaus Fall Classic 3.5M, Emmaus PA, www.runlehighvalley.com
20: Bucks County Marathon, Yardley PA, www.runbucks.com
24: Run For The Diamonds. Berwick PA, www.runfordiamonds.com
26: Habitat 5K, Quakertown PA, www.quakertownrotary.org
27: Dirty Bird 15K Trail, Birdsboro PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
30: Lights in the Parkway 5K, Allentown PA, www.runlehighvalley.com
Keep me posted on favorite races and your race results.
Bill
