Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Yuk, Globetrotting, Duh!!!

Quite a Mess
Lots of washouts on Sunday as  not everyone followed the lead of the runner pictured below.  A number of races were rescheduled for 9/18 although the greater logistical challenges of the Perk Up Half Marathon means that we won't see that race until 2012.  how many got outside for a run on Sunday?  Anybody go in the morning when it was blowing sideways?

Around the World
Almost 20% of the visitors to this site are from outside North America.  As you can see, we have an active running scene in our area (Eastern Pennsylvania outside of Philadelphia).  We're also very interested to hear about what things are like in your country.  How popular is running?  Are there many races?  Are most runners young or old or is there an even spread across the ages?  Are there many active clubs?  Share your experiences in the comments section and I'll weave them into a future newsletter. 

Dedicated or Doofy?
There was a shot from Saturday of a runner in Kitty Hawk NC going for a 6 mile trek as Irene makes landfall.  She was barely visible in the driving rain.  You make your own judgement.

Club Races
Run for the Ages on Saturday.  As an age-graded race, your starting time is based on age and gender with the idea of everyone finishing at the same time.  Last year 7-8 different age groups were represented in the top 10 finishers including F-70+.  I ran it last year and it's an eerie feeling starting before so many others and knowing that others have a head start on you.  The head west again for the Labor Pains endurance run, especially if you're unsure how to spend 12 hours on sunday.  not that the race goes past the Liederkrantz on every loop so you can get rehydrated (and looped) as well.

Sep 3: Run for the Ages Age-Graded Trail 10K, Reading PA
Sep 4: Labor Pain  12 Hour Endurance Run, Reading PA
Sep 18: Run Wild at the Zoo 5K/10K, Allentown PA
Oct 22: Ghouls & Feels 6.5M Night Trail, Reading PA
Nov 12: Macoby Run Run 5M/5K, Green Lane 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
Looks like most were planning on racing on Sunday.  Congratulations to Ruth King for giving us one result.  Got a feeling that the weekend of September 17-18 will be very, very busy as many races were rescheduled for the 18th.

8/27/11
Horsham Relay 4 Life 5K (197)
Ruth King - 25:38, 47th, AG2

Race Calendar (Club Races in Bold)
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: H5K, Montco CC, Blue Bell PA. www.h5k.com
10: Susquehanna Super Hike/Ultra 28.4 Trail, www.kta-hike.org
10: Spartan Obstacle 5K, Palmerton PA, www.spartanrace.com
11: Sol Lipton Half Marathon, Pottsville PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
11: Run for Recovery 5K, Horsham PA, www.livengrin.org
11: 9/11 Heroes' Run 5K, Harleysville PA, www.911heroesrun.com
11: IMABLE Du and 5K, Wyomissing PA, www.getupandmove.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: Race to the Rescue 5K, Pottstown PA, estherscrown@gmail.com
17: Isa's Run for the Cure 5K, Bethlehem PA, www.alexslemonadestand.org/mypage/70212
17: Black Tie 5K, Philadelphia PA, www.philabundance.org
17: Camelot Run for Children 5K, Whitehall PA, www.camelotforchildren.org
17: Nun Run 5K/1M, Reading PA, www.mcsreading.com
17: Pretzel Twist 5M, Lititz PA, www.pretxelcitysports.com
18: Winning Kick 5K, reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
18: Hit the Hay 8.1M Trail, Birdsboro PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
18: Run Wild at the Zoo 5K/10K, Allentown PA, http://www.runwildatlvzoo5k.com
18: Dove 10K/2M Walk, Peace Valley Park PA, www.peacevalleynaturecenter.org
18: Run for  Your Neighbor 5K/Fun Run, Harleysville PA, www.npuw.org/5K
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
21: Doyle Dash 5K/Fun Run, Doylestown PA, doyledash@gmail.com
24: Eagle Bank 5K, Drexel Hill PA, www.races2run.com
24: KMF Race for Ovarian Cancer Half Marathon/3M Run-Walk, Williamsport PA, www.kmfraceforovarionacancer.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: St. Jude 5K, Peace Valley Park, PA, rpfern@upiwireless.com
24: His/Hers 10K Coed Relay, Medford NJ, www.hisandhersrace.org
24: NBTBA 5K, Chalfont PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
24: Bethlehem Rotary 5K/10K, Bethlehem PA, www.morningstar5k.com
24: Fummer 5K, Franklin & Marshall College, Lancaster PA, www.godiplomats.com/
25: Run for Sight Trail 5K/10K, Downingtown PA, www.pagodapacers.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: Wildlands 27M Adventure Challenge, Bernville PA, www.makebreak.com
25: Heat to Heart 5K/1.5M/1M, Perkasie PA, www.healthyheartsfoundation.org
25: Wheels Toward Hope 5K, Peace Valley Park, PA, www.wheelstowardhope.com
25: Race for Sight 5K/10K Trail, Downingtown PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
25: Michael Wise 5K, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
25: 5K Run 3K Walk to End Domestic Violence, Blue Bell PA, www.wcmontco.org
25: Conestoga 10M Trail, Lancaster PA, billsmithruns@comcast.net
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: Fire Prevention 5K, North Wales PA, 5krun@ugfd.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
1: Strides for Scholarships 5K, Blue Bell PA, www.mce.edu/5k-race
2: Blues Cruise 50K Trail, Reading PA, www.bluescruiseultra.com
5: Tanya Rosado 5K, Bethlehem PA, www.walkinmemory.wordpress.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
8: Main Street 30th Anniversary 5K, Lansale PA, www.mannaonmain.org
8: Knights of Columbus 5K, Tyler State Park, PA, www.kofchennessy.com
9: Blue Mountain Tri, Bernville PA, www.trimaxendurancesports.com
9: Johnny's Run 5K, Wayne PA, www.ababysbeath.org
9: French Creek Adventure Fling Multisport Relay, French Creek state Park PA, www.makebreak.com
9: IAF Cup 5K, Skippack PA, ironandy@hotmail.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: Optimal Health Center 5k Run/Walk for  Fitness, Yardley PA, http://myoptimalhealthcenter.com/clients/4713/documents/2011_flyer_registration%20trifold_blu-blk.pdf
16: Run for Wellness 5K, Yardley PA, www.myoptimalhealthcenter.com
16: Bear Creek Trail 5K/16K, Macungie PA, www.bcmountainresort.com
16: Souderton 5M,1M/0.5M, Souderton PA, www.actsportsmanagement.com
22: Limbs in Motion 5K, Hamilton NJ, www.walkingtallcharities.org
22: Stoudt's Brewing 12 Classic, Adamstown PA, www.lrrclub.org
22: Ghouls & Fools 6.5M Night Trail, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.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: Run Like Hell 6K, Allentown PA, www.runlehighvalley.com
29: Harvestfest 8M Trail/5K Road, Quakertown PA, www.menolan.org
29: Tim Lambert BSA 5K, Easton PA, www.minsitrails.com
29: Spooky Tails & Trails 5K/2M, Hamilton NJ, www.hamiltony,ca.org
29: Gravel Hill Cemetary 5K, Palmyra PA, www.gravelhillumc.org
30: Fitzy's Run 5K, Reading PA, www.laurensfoundation.org
30: Evansburg Challenge 10M Trail Run, Collegeville PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
30: Trick or treat 5M, tyler State park, PA, www.trickortreat5miler.com
30: South Mountain 10M/5M, Hellertown PA, www.lvrr.org
30: Radnor Run 5M, Radnor PA, www.lunginfo.org/radnorrun

November
5: Victory for Voices 10K/5K,  Lake Nockamixoin State Park, www.actsportsmanagement.com
5&6: GOROCK Challenge 15M Adventure Races, Philadelphia PA, www.gorockchallenge.com
6: Oley Valley classic 10M/5K, Oley PA, www.pagodapacers.com
12: Autism Cares 10K/5K/2M, Richboro PA, www.raceforresources.kintera.org
12: Macoby Run Run 5M/5K, Green Lane PA, www.,macobyrun.com
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: Pumpkin Pie 5K/1.5M Walk, nazareth PA, www.nazerethymca.org
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

December
3: Jingle Bell 5K, Allentown PA, www.jbrlv.kintera.org
10: Jingle Bell 5K, Newtown PA, www.jbrbucks.kintera.org
10: Christmas City 5M/5K, Bethlehem PA, www.peakrace.com

Keep me posted on favorite races and your race results.
Bill 

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

More Group Events?. Worldwide, Good Night Hurricane Irene, Dogging It, Evolved to Run

Trail Day
We had a great group of about a dozen runners and bikers, including several who ran to the trail, ran and rode home.  Some were so ambitious that they preferred to run extra rather than partake in food and beverage.  Misplaced priorities. . . Suggestions for where to go next and when?

Around the World
Almost 20% of the visitors to this site are from outside North America.  As you can see, we have an active running scene in our area (Eastern Pennsylvania outside of Philadelphia).  We're also very interested to hear about what things are like in your country.  How popular is running?  Are there many races?  Are most runners young or old or is there an even spread across the ages?  Are there many active clubs?  Share your experiences in the comments section and I'll weave them into a future newsletter. 

Be A Mudder
Those racing on Sunday need to find their water shoes.  Besides running "wet and wild" at the zoo, Sunday's races feature the Hit the Hay trail race where the four water crossing will be more interesting, the Perk Up Half Marathon where staying hydrated will not be a problem - just open your mouth and look up, and the Shawnee Mud Run where making mud will get a lot easier.

Going to the Dogs
Many of us run with our dogs.  Post your notes in the comment section of the blog and I'll incorporate them in the next newsletter.  Here are the first comments:  Post yours in the comments section of this blog or send them to me at bill.tuszynski@gmail.com:

Mary Pacell: This is a great topic! I started running because of my dog, Glacier. He needed a ton of exercise when he was young (a weimaraner!!) and walking just didn't do it so I started adding in short run segments to our walksand found that I really enjoyed it. That was the start of my running life. Glacier's sweet spot was about 6-7 miles which we did several times a week. He occasionally would do 10-12 on the weekends with me. He was a big, strong, graceful runner and the best running partner for 10 years. We were even profiled in the Morning Call and he got his picture in the paper running in the Lehigh Parkway. He lived almost 13 years, probably because he was so active his whole life. I miss him every day.

Dawn Lowe: Great topic! Like Mary, I had a young, energetic dog whose exuberant energy was relieved by running. Mary and I ran a "pack"of dogs together for years! Tired dogs are GOOD dogs!!!! : ) It was sad when they all got too old to go with us. For awhile we got our doggy "fix" by running with the dogs of Last Chance Ranch. Sadly my four legged running buddy passed away two years ago. I am happy to report that I recently adopted a young, energetic dog from LCR whom I have just started to run with! Yesterday he ran 2.5 miles with me. He loves it. Runs along with tail high and mouth wide open in a smile! It is great fun to have a dog along again! I am just getting my mileage back up and he is a great motivator for getting me out the door!

Carolyn Brzezicki: I run with my 2 year-old lab/dachshund mix for my long runs and my tempo runs. The bunnies are a distraction to her, but otherwise she is great. We use a retractable leash so neither of us get jerked around if she needs to stop. It also allows me a more natural arm swing that the standard leash does not. The long runs are along a canal so she can get water breaks. If I have a run over 10 miles, I will figure a way to drop her off at home and I'll finish up alone.

Running is in Our Genes
Interesting observations about how humans evolved to be runners and the adaptions we have that were selected for to help us survive as hunter-gatherers.  Interesting comments about barefoot running as well.  http://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/23/science/23conversation.html?ref=health

Club Races
Run like a gazelle at the Run Wild at the Zoo 5K/10K.  Come out even if you plod more like a buffalo.

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
Oct 22: Ghouls & Feels 6.5M Night Trail, Reading PA
Nov 12: Macoby Run Run 5M/5K, Green Lane 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 full slate of weekend and mid-week races.  Congratulations to Robert Kovar for a Half-iron PR on Sunday and to Mary Grucella for besting her goal time on Saturday.

8/21/11
Timberman Half-Iron (1,620)
Robert Kovar - 5:59:16, 1,014th

Run 4 Sam 10K (98)
John Guth - 49:30, 28th

Merry Go Round 5K (117)
Joseph Murray - 19:37, 2nd, AG1
Dean Dimmig - 20:00, 3rd, AG1
Nolan Pernia - 21:25, 6th, AG1
Heidi Pernia - 23:04, 11th, AG1
Geoff Simpson - 23:28, 15th, AG3
Kristen Munoz - 25:52, 28th
Kelly Rickert - 28:45, 50th
Zach Pernia - 31:22, 79th
Glenn Rickert - 32:25, 79th
Mary Grucella - 33:36, 83rd, AG3

Radnor Red 5K Steeplechase (386)
Mike Padilla - 18:26, 3rd, AG2
Tom Jennings - 24:46, 49th, AG1
Kent Prizer - 26:27, 83rd

8/20/11
Run Lehigh Valley evening 7M (84)
Hunter Needham - 49:08, 8th, AG1
Kurt Dannerth - 55:43, 17th, AG2
Lisa Needham - 59:41, 26th, AG1

Ketchup if You Can 5K (86)
Kim Hemingway - 24:22, 35th, AG1
Helene Horn - 39:22, 81st

Ivyland 5K (354)
Dave Broadbent - 21:10, 80th, AG1
Stephen White - 24:08, 175th

Livestong 5K
Mary Grucella - 29:16

8/18/11
Third Thirsty Thursday (337)
John Guth - 21:39, 38th

8/17/11
Splash & Dash 5K (269)
Rob Gallagher - 19:33, 20, 1 M Master
Nolan Pernia - 20:27, 31st
Heidi Pernia - 21:43, 44th, 1  F Master
Cesar Pernia - 24:07, 80th
Lisa Leming - 25:42, 99th
Patrick Leming - 28:01, 148th
Zach Pernia - 28:48, 162nd

Warwick CRS 5K (73)
Stephanie Rothenberg - 36:00, 71st

Race Calendar (Club Races in Bold)
August
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 15M-107M Bike, Doylestown 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: The Wild Half, Wildwood NJ, www.cgiracing.com
28: Winning Kick 5K, reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.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
10: Spartan Obstacle 5K, Palmerton PA, www.spartanrace.com
11: Sol Lipton Half Marathon, Pottsville PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
11: Run for Recovery 5K, Horsham PA, www.livengrin.org
11: 9/11 Heroes' Run 5K, Harleysville PA, www.911heroesrun.com
11: IMABLE Du and 5K, Wyomissing PA, www.getupandmove.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: Race to the Rescue 5K, Pottstown PA, estherscrown@gmail.com
17: Isa's Run for the Cure 5K, Bethlehem PA, www.alexslemonadestand.org/mypage/70212
17: Black Tie 5K, Philadelphia PA, www.philabundance.org
17: Camelot Run for Children 5K, Whitehall PA, www.camelotforchildren.org
17: Nun Run 5K/1M, Reading PA, www.mcsreading.com
17: Pretzel Twist 5M, Lititz PA, www.pretxelcitysports.com
18: Dove 10K/2M Walk, Peace Valley Park PA, www.peacevalleynaturecenter.org
18: Run for  Your Neighbor 5K/Fun Run, Harleysville PA, www.npuw.org/5K
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
21: Doyle Dash 5K/Fun Run, Doylestown PA, doyledash@gmail.com
24: Eagle Bank 5K, Drexel Hill PA, www.races2run.com
24: KMF Race for Ovarian Cancer Half Marathon/3M Run-Walk, Williamsport PA, www.kmfraceforovarionacancer.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: St. Jude 5K, Peace Valley Park, PA, rpfern@upiwireless.com
24: His/Hers 10K Coed Relay, Medford NJ, www.hisandhersrace.org
24: NBTBA 5K, Chalfont PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
24: Bethlehem Rotary 5K/10K, Bethlehem PA, www.morningstar5k.com
24: Fummer 5K, Franklin & Marshall College, Lancaster PA, www.godiplomats.com/
25: Run for Sight Trail 5K/10K, Downingtown PA, www.pagodapacers.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: Wildlands 27M Adventure Challenge, Bernville PA, www.makebreak.com
25: Heat to Heart 5K/1.5M/1M, Perkasie PA, www.healthyheartsfoundation.org
25: Wheels Toward Hope 5K, Peace Valley Park, PA, www.wheelstowardhope.com
25: Race for Sight 5K/10K Trail, Downingtown PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
25: Michael Wise 5K, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
25: 5K Run 3K Walk to End Domestic Violence, Blue Bell PA, www.wcmontco.org
25: Conestoga 10M Trail, Lancaster PA, billsmithruns@comcast.net
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: Fire Prevention 5K, North Wales PA, 5krun@ugfd.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
1: Strides for Scholarships 5K, Blue Bell PA, www.mce.edu/5k-race
2: Blues Cruise 50K Trail, Reading PA, www.bluescruiseultra.com
5: Tanya Rosado 5K, Bethlehem PA, www.walkinmemory.wordpress.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
8: Main Street 30th Anniversary 5K, Lansale PA, www.mannaonmain.org
8: Knights of Columbus 5K, Tyler State Park, PA, www.kofchennessy.com
9: Blue Mountain Tri, Bernville PA, www.trimaxendurancesports.com
9: Johnny's Run 5K, Wayne PA, www.ababysbeath.org
9: French Creek Adventure Fling Multisport Relay, French Creek state Park PA, www.makebreak.com
9: IAF Cup 5K, Skippack PA, ironandy@hotmail.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: Optimal Health Center 5k Run/Walk for  Fitness, Yardley PA, http://myoptimalhealthcenter.com/clients/4713/documents/2011_flyer_registration%20trifold_blu-blk.pdf
16: Run for Wellness 5K, Yardley PA, www.myoptimalhealthcenter.com
16: Bear Creek Trail 5K/16K, Macungie PA, www.bcmountainresort.com
16: Souderton 5M,1M/0.5M, Souderton PA, www.actsportsmanagement.com
22: Limbs in Motion 5K, Hamilton NJ, www.walkingtallcharities.org
22: Stoudt's Brewing 12 Classic, Adamstown PA, www.lrrclub.org
22: Ghouls & Fools 6.5M Night Trail, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.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: Run Like Hell 6K, Allentown PA, www.runlehighvalley.com
29: Harvestfest 8M Trail/5K Road, Quakertown PA, www.menolan.org
29: Tim Lambert BSA 5K, Easton PA, www.minsitrails.com
29: Spooky Tails & Trails 5K/2M, Hamilton NJ, www.hamiltony,ca.org
29: Gravel Hill Cemetary 5K, Palmyra PA, www.gravelhillumc.org
30: Fitzy's Run 5K, Reading PA, www.laurensfoundation.org
30: Evansburg Challenge 10M Trail Run, Collegeville PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
30: Trick or treat 5M, tyler State park, PA, www.trickortreat5miler.com
30: South Mountain 10M/5M, Hellertown PA, www.lvrr.org
30: Radnor Run 5M, Radnor PA, www.lunginfo.org/radnorrun

November
5: Victory for Voices 10K/5K,  Lake Nockamixoin State Park, www.actsportsmanagement.com
5&6: GOROCK Challenge 15M Adventure Races, Philadelphia PA, www.gorockchallenge.com
6: Oley Valley classic 10M/5K, Oley PA, www.pagodapacers.com
12: Autism Cares 10K/5K/2M, Richboro PA, www.raceforresources.kintera.org
12: Macoby Run Run 5M/5K, Green Lane PA, www.,macobyrun.com
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: Pumpkin Pie 5K/1.5M Walk, nazareth PA, www.nazerethymca.org
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

December
3: Jingle Bell 5K, Allentown PA, www.jbrlv.kintera.org
10: Jingle Bell 5K, Newtown PA, www.jbrbucks.kintera.org
10: Christmas City 5M/5K, Bethlehem PA, www.peakrace.com

Keep me posted on favorite races and your race results.
Bill

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Wets, Running With Fidel?, A Pup, On The Trail, Cross-Trained

Wet and Squishy
This weekend had the answer if our significant others were wondering why we collect multiple pairs of running shoes.  The wet conditions on both Saturday and Sunday made it an absolute necessity to have a second pair of shoes to be able to run twice in dry footwear.

Mojito Marathon
This from Herb Townsend.  Get in touch with me at bill.tuszynski@gmail.com if interested.  "One one my greatest desires has been to travel to Cuba and run the Havana Marathon.  This year it will be held on November 20, along with a half marathon.  With the recent easing of US travel restrictions, it is now possible for US citizens to travel legally to Cuba under a group license for cultural, religious, and athletic functions.   A travel agent specializing in arranging US tour groups to Cuba tells me that a tour can be arranged for the Havana Marathon, if we can assemble a group of 10 or more.  I am attempting to put together such a group.  If interested, please contact me."

Going to the Dogs
Many of us run with our dogs.  Among the factors to consider are pace (no sub 6:00 speed work with a beagle or 12 minute miles with a Jack Russell), age (the dog's, not yours), temperature and physical condition.  It would be interesting to hear what people do.  Post your notes in the comment section of the blog and I'll incorporate them in the next newsletter.  Anyone run with their cat?

National Trail Running Day
Don't forget our event with Lehigh Valley Running Scene to celebrate National trail running Day.  We'll meet at the Tower Road entrance at Lake Nockamixon State Park at 9:30 followed by a meal at Becker's Corner (formerly Cappy's).  To get there, go to the intersection of Rtes. 611 and 412 at the top of Lake Nockamixon.  Turn south (right) on 611 and right at the first light which, is Tower Road.  Go ~1 mile down Tower Road to the parking area where we will meet.  We should get a big crowd and parking is limited so carpool if at all possible.  As always, you're welcome to come early if you are ambitious and want to do extra.  Jill and Bob Bodkin will be marking the parking area (not the trail) with signs.  We'll need to get an approximate head count to Becker's so they have enough staff on at opening as our group should be both big and in dire need of calories, both liquid and solid.  You can RSVP either to Jill's Facebook post or to me at bill.tuszynski@gmail.com.
 
Crossed Up
Does cross-training help?  It appears that swapping one endurance sport for another (cycling for running or vice versa) makes you less able at both.  Resistance training seems to help runners and cyclists but not swimmers possibly because swimming performance owes as much to technique as to endurance and fitness.  If you want to run at a high level, you just have to run a lot.  More at http://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/16/health/16best.html?ref=health

Club Races
Have a fun time and support the LV Zoo at the Run Wild at the Zoo.  New this year is a 10K.

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
Oct 22: Ghouls & Feels 6.5M Night Trail, Reading PA
Nov 12: Macoby Run Run 5M/5K, Green Lane 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
We had distance and wet feet on sunday.  The half Wit had the extra benefit of angry bees at the 2nd water stop, where I was a worker bee.

8/14/11
Mahon Madness 75K (11)
Bob Bodkin - 11:00:49, 8th

Half wit Half Marathon (368)
Michael Womelsdorf - 2:12:32, 69th
Wayne Sigler - 2:14:32, 77th
Rob Gallagher - 2:35:41, 172nd
Neil Policelli - 2:39:07, 190th
John Guth - 2:49:29, 238th

8/10/11
Legs for Lindsay 5K
Nancy Moldofsky - 23:55, 93rd, AG1
Philip Moldofsky - 26:17, 131st, AG3

Race Calendar (Club Races in Bold)
August
17: Dash & Splash 5K, Hatfield PA, www.actsportsmanagement.com
18: Third Thirsty Thursday, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
20: Freshburst 10K Run/5K Walk Lancaster PA, www.bfitnow.net
20: On the Rocks 8.3M/16.3M Trail, York PA, www.ontherockstrailrun.com
20: Crusher Road Kids 200m-2M Trail, perkiomenville PA, lsyouthtrackandfiels@hotmail.com
w20: Run Lehigh valley Evening 7Miler, allentown PA, www.runlehighvalley.com
20: Ketchup if You Can 5K, Boyertown PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
20: Spring Mill 5K, Ivyland PA, www.ivylandborough.org
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
21: Shirley's 5K/1M Dog Walk, Maple Glen PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
21: Radnor red 5K Steeplechase, Radnor  PA, www.radnorredsteeplechase.org
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 15M-107M Bike, Doylestown 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: The Wild Half, Wildwood NJ, www.cgiracing.com
28: Winning Kick 5K, reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.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
10: Spartan Obstacle 5K, Palmerton PA, www.spartanrace.com
11: Sol Lipton Half Marathon, Pottsville PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
11: Run for Recovery 5K, Horsham PA, www.livengrin.org
11: 9/11 Heroes' Run 5K, harleysville PA, www.911heroesrun.com
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: Race to the Rescue 5K, Pottstown PA, estherscrown@gmail.com
17: Isa's Run for the Cure 5K, Bethlehem PA, www.alexslemonadestand.org/mypage/70212
17: Black Tie 5K, Philadelphia PA, www.philabundance.org
17: Camelot Run for Children 5K, Whitehall PA, www.camelotforchildren.org
17: Nun Run 5K/1M, Reading PA, www.mcsreading.com
17: Pretzel Twist 5M, Lititz PA, www.pretxelcitysports.com
18: Dove 10K/2M Walk, Peace Valley Park PA, www.peacevalleynaturecenter.org
18: Run for  Your Neighbor 5K/Fun Run, Harleysville PA, www.npuw.org/5K
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
21: Doyle Dash 5K/Fun Run, Doylestown PA, doyledash@gmail.com
24: Eagle Bank 5K, Drexel Hill PA, www.races2run.com
24: KMF Race for Ovarian Cancer Half Marathon/3M Run-Walk, Williamsport PA, www.kmfraceforovarionacancer.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: St. Jude 5K, Peace Valley Park, PA, rpfern@upiwireless.com
24: His/Hers 10K Coed Relay, Medford NJ, www.hisandhersrace.org
24: NBTBA 5K, Chalfont PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
24: Bethlehem Rotary 5K/10K, Bethlehem PA, www.morningstar5k.com
24: Fummer 5K, Franklin & Marshall College, Lancaster PA, www.godiplomats.com/
25: Run for Sight Trail 5K/10K, Downingtown PA, www.pagodapacers.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: Wildlands 27M Adventure Challenge, Bernville PA, www.makebreak.com
25: Heat to Heart 5K/1.5M/1M, Perkasie PA, www.healthyheartsfoundation.org
25: Wheels Toward Hope 5K, Peace Valley Park, PA, www.wheelstowardhope.com
25: Race for Sight 5K/10K Trail, Downingtown PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
25: Michael Wise 5K, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
25: 5K Run 3K Walk to End Domestic Violence, Blue Bell PA, www.wcmontco.org
25: Conestoga 10M Trail, Lancaster PA, billsmithruns@comcast.net
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: Fire Prevention 5K, North Wales PA, 5krun@ugfd.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
1: Strides for Scholarships 5K, Blue Bell PA, www.mce.edu/5k-race
2: Blues Cruise 50K Trail, Reading PA, www.bluescruiseultra.com
5: Tanya Rosado 5K, Bethlehem PA, www.walkinmemory.wordpress.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
8: Main Street 30th Anniversary 5K, Lansale PA, www.mannaonmain.org
8: Knights of Columbus 5K, Tyler State Park, PA, www.kofchennessy.com
9: Blue Mountain Tri, Bernville PA, www.trimaxendurancesports.com
9: Johnny's Run 5K, Wayne PA, www.ababysbeath.org
9: French Creek Adventure Fling Multisport Relay, French Creek state Park PA, www.makebreak.com
9: IAF Cup 5K, Skippack PA, ironandy@hotmail.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: Optimal Health Center 5k Run/Walk for  Fitness, Yardley PA, http://myoptimalhealthcenter.com/clients/4713/documents/2011_flyer_registration%20trifold_blu-blk.pdf
16: Bear Creek Trail 5K/16K, Macungie PA, www.bcmountainresort.com
16: Souderton 5M,1M/0.5M, Souderton PA, www.actsportsmanagement.com
22: Limbs in Motion 5K, Hamilton NJ, www.walkingtallcharities.org
22: Stoudt's Brewing 12 Classic, Adamstown PA, www.lrrclub.org
22: Ghouls & Fools 6.5M Night Trail, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.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: Run Like Hell 6K, Allentown PA, www.runlehighvalley.com
29: Harvestfest 8M Trail/5K Road, Quakertown PA, www.menolan.org
29: Tim Lambert BSA 5K, Easton PA, www.minsitrails.com
29: Spooky Tails & Trails 5K/2M, Hamilton NJ, www.hamiltony,ca.org
29: Gravel Hill Cemetary 5K, Palmyra PA, www.gravelhillumc.org
30: Fitzy's Run 5K, Reading PA, www.laurensfoundation.org
30: Evansburg Challenge 10M Trail Run, Collegeville PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
30: Trick or treat 5M, tyler State park, PA, www.trickortreat5miler.com
30: South Mountain 10M/5M, Hellertown PA, www.lvrr.org
30: Radnor Run 5M, Radnor PA, www.lunginfo.org/radnorrun

November
5: Victory for Voices 10K/5K,  Lake Nockamixoin State Park, www.actsportsmanagement.com
5&6: GOROCK Challenge 15M Adventure Races, Philadelphia PA, www.gorockchallenge.com
6: Oley Valley classic 10M/5K, Oley PA, www.pagodapacers.com
12: Autism Cares 10K/5K/2M, Richboro PA, www.raceforresources.kintera.org
12: Macoby Run Run 5M/5K, Green Lane PA, www.,macobyrun.com
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: Pumpkin Pie 5K/1.5M Walk, nazareth PA, www.nazerethymca.org
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

December
3: Jingle Bell 5K, Allentown PA, www.jbrlv.kintera.org
10: Jingle Bell 5K, Newtown PA, www.jbrbucks.kintera.org
10: Christmas City 5M/5K, Bethlehem PA, www.peakrace.com

Keep me posted on favorite races and your race results.
Bill

Thursday, August 11, 2011

A Quickie, Going to the Nox & the Big Apple

A Short One
Kind of scrambled this week so we'll be short  and possibly sweet.  Especially recovering from being an Angel of Mercy on Tuesday - driving one of the beer and sandwich carts in the rain at the Quakertown Rotary Golf Outing.  "Peggy" was offering typical exemplary customer service until the beer ran out.

National Trail Running Day
Don't forget our event with Lehigh Valley Running Scene to celebrate National trail running Day.  We'll meet at the Tower Road entrance at Lake Nockamixon State Park at 9:30 followed by a meal at Becker's Corner (formerly Cappy's).  To get there, go to the intersection of Rtes. 611 and 412 at the top of Lake Nockamixon.  Turn south (right) on 611 and right at the first light which, is Tower Road.  Go ~1 mile down Tower Road to the parking area where we will meet.  We should get a big crowd and parking is limited so carpool if at all possible.  As always, you're welcome to come early if you are ambitious and want to do extra.  Jill and Bob Bodkin will be marking the parking area (not the trail) with signs.  We'll need to get an approximate head count to Becker's so they have enough staff on at opening as our group should be both big and in dire need of calories, both liquid and solid.  You can RSVP either to Jill's Facebook post or to me at bill.tuszynski@gmail.com.
 
New York on Your Mind?
This came in through the LVRR: 
I wonder if you might be able to help me spread the word about an opportunity for local runners. Allied Services is an official Bronze Charity of the NYC Marathon. This in connection with WNEP TV's Ryan Leckey, who is leading our team again this year. We are raffling off our final guaranteed runner spot in this year's marathon.

The information about the raffle is as follows:
Allied Services is offering one lucky runner the chance to win a place in the 2011 NYC Marathon!   We will be raffling off 1 place in the NYC Marathon at our FREE Ryan's Run Family Fun Day, Sunday August 28, 2011, 12:00 - 3:00 at the Racing Tracks at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, Wilkes-Barre.

Raffle tickets are $26.20 and can be purchased at the event. Drawing will be held August 28. Winner must be present to win. All proceeds benefit Allied Services, a non-profit organization and one NEPA's area's most diverse providers of rehabilitation medicine, senior care, home health care,  vocational and residential services. For more information contact (570)348-1407.

I would be happy to provide you with more information about the event on the 28th, the Ryan's Run campaign and about Allied in general. Would you be able to reach out to your members to let them know about this opportunity?

Many thanks,
Charlotte Wright
Business & Corp. Development Coordinator, Allied Services
100 Abington Executive Park
Clarks Summit, PA   18411
Office: 570-348-1275

Club Races
Both the Half-Wit Half and Third Thirsty Thursday are on the docket.  Improve your cardio at the expense of your liver.

Aug 14: 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
Oct 22: Ghouls & Feels 6.5M Night Trail, Reading PA
Nov 12: Macoby Run Run 5M/5K, Green Lane 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
The Steelman Tri in our backyard drew a bunch of local athletes.  The results of the She Rox Tri went on for 33 pages which I declined to scroll through.
 
8/7/11
Steelman Olympic Tri (379)
Chris Garges - 2:16:49, 6th, AG1
Nancy Smith - 2:28:12, 21st, 3F
Joseph Murray - 2:42:07, 73rd
Megan Deily - 2:47:58, 110th
Robert Kovar - 2:50:49, 127th, AG2
Elizabeth Bolton - 2:53:21, 141st
George Foedisch - 3:06:37, 209th
Katie Bolton - 3:30:27, 329th

Steelman Sprint Tri (491)
Ira Meyers - 1:24:39, 29th, AG1
Randy Latza - 1:32:57, 82nd
Mary Latza - 1:34:12, 98th

Grings Mill 10K (218)
John Guth - 52:49, 59th

Deep creek 5K (52)
Kim Hemingway - 25:56, 21st, AG1
Liz Herman - 35:23, 44th, AG3

8/3/11
Hilltown Broad Street 5K (107)
Rob Gallagher - 19:13, 8th, AG1
Anthony Clark - 21:36, 13th
Ruth King - 25:45, 42nd, AG2
Lisa Leming - 25:55, 45th, AG1
Patrick Leming - 28:07, 58th
Dave Koenig - 28:33, 64th

Race Calendar (Club Races in Bold)
August
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: If You Build it They Will Run, Gilbertsville PA, www.newhanoverumc.com
13: Cops on the Run 5K, Washington NJ, www.pretzelcitysports.com
13: Palmerton 5K, Palmerton PA, withdrawn88@yahoo.com
13: Blazer Blast-Off 5K, Birdsboro PA, momfirst@dejazzd.com
13: Ox-Trot 5M, Bowmansville PA, coachwatkins2003@hotmail.com
13: Evening Sun 14M/26M Trail/Canoe/Mtn. Bike Adventure, Hanover PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
13: If You Build  It They Will Come, Gilbertsville PA,  www.nerhanoverumc.org
14: Half Wit Trail Half Marathon, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
17: Dash & Splash 5K, Hatfield PA, www.actsportsmanagement.com
18: Third Thirsty Thursday, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
20: Freshburst 10K Run/5K Walk Lancaster PA, www.bfitnow.net
20: On the Rocks 8.3M/16.3M Trail, York PA, www.ontherockstrailrun.com
20: Crusher Road Kids 200m-2M Trail, perkiomenville PA, lsyouthtrackandfiels@hotmail.com
w20: Run Lehigh valley Evening 7Miler, allentown PA, www.runlehighvalley.com
20: Ketchup if You Can 5K, Boyertown PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
20: Spring Mill 5K, Ivyland PA, www.ivylandborough.org
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
21: Shirley's 5K/1M Dog Walk, Maple Glen PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
21: Radnor red 5K Steeplechase, Radnor  PA, www.radnorredsteeplechase.org
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 15M-107M Bike, Doylestown 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: The Wild Half, Wildwood NJ, www.cgiracing.com
28: Winning Kick 5K, reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.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
10: Spartan Obstacle 5K, Palmerton PA, www.spartanrace.com
11: Sol Lipton Half Marathon, Pottsville PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
11: Run for Recovery 5K, Horsham PA, www.livengrin.org
11: 9/11 Heroes' Run 5K, harleysville PA, www.911heroesrun.com
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: Race to the Rescue 5K, Pottstown PA, estherscrown@gmail.com
17: Isa's Run for the Cure 5K, Bethlehem PA, www.alexslemonadestand.org/mypage/70212
17: Camelot Run for Children 5K, Whitehall PA, www.camelotforchildren.org
17: Nun Run 5K/1M, Reading PA, www.mcsreading.com
17: Pretzel Twist 5M, Lititz PA, www.pretxelcitysports.com
18: Dove 10K/2M Walk, Peace Valley Park PA, www.peacevalleynaturecenter.org
18: Run for  Your Neighbor 5K/Fun Run, Harleysville PA, www.npuw.org/5K
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
21: Doyle Dash 5K/Fun Run, Doylestown PA, doyledash@gmail.com
24: Eagle Bank 5K, Drexel Hill PA, www.races2run.com
24: KMF Race for Ovarian Cancer Half Marathon/3M Run-Walk, Williamsport PA, www.kmfraceforovarionacancer.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: St. Jude 5K, Peace Valley Park, PA, rpfern@upiwireless.com
24: His/Hers 10K Coed Relay, Medford NJ, www.hisandhersrace.org
24: NBTBA 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: Wildlands 27M Adventure Challenge, Bernville PA, www.makebreak.com
25: Heat to Heart 5K/1.5M/1M, Perkasie PA, www.healthyheartsfoundation.org
25: Wheels Toward Hope 5K, Peace Valley Park, PA, www.wheelstowardhope.com
25: Race for Sight 5K/10K Trail, Downingtown PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
25: Michael Wise 5K, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
25: 5K Run 3K Walk to End Domestic Violence, Blue Bell PA, www.wcmontco.org
25: Conestoga 10M Trail, Lancaster PA, billsmithruns@comcast.net
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: Fire Prevention 5K, North Wales PA, 5krun@ugfd.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
1: Strides for Scholarships 5K, Blue Bell PA, www.mce.edu/5k-race
2: Blues Cruise 50K Trail, Reading PA, www.bluescruiseultra.com
5: Tanya Rosado 5K, Bethlehem PA, www.walkinmemory.wordpress.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
8: Main Street 30th Anniversary 5K, Lansale PA, www.mannaonmain.org
8: Knights of Columbus 5K, Tyler State Park, PA, www.kofchennessy.com
9: Blue Mountain Tri, Bernville PA, www.trimaxendurancesports.com
9: Johnny's Run 5K, Wayne PA, www.ababysbeath.org
9: French Creek Adventure Fling Multisport Relay, French Creek state Park PA, www.makebreak.com
9: IAF Cup 5K, Skippack PA, ironandy@hotmail.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: Optimal Health Center 5k Run/Walk for  Fitness, Yardley PA, http://myoptimalhealthcenter.com/clients/4713/documents/2011_flyer_registration%20trifold_blu-blk.pdf
16: Bear Creek Trail 5K/16K, Macungie PA, www.bcmountainresort.com
16: Souderton 5M,1M/0.5M, Souderton PA, www.actsportsmanagement.com
22: Limbs in Motion 5K, Hamilton NJ, www.walkingtallcharities.org
22: Stoudt's Brewing 12 Classic, Adamstown PA, www.lrrclub.org
22: Ghouls & Fools 6.5M Night Trail, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.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: Run Like Hell 6K, Allentown PA, www.runlehighvalley.com
29: Harvestfest 8M Trail/5K Road, Quakertown PA, www.menolan.org
29: Tim Lambert BSA 5K, Easton PA, www.minsitrails.com
29: Spooky Tails & Trails 5K/2M, Hamilton NJ, www.hamiltony,ca.org
29: Gravel Hill Cemetary 5K, Palmyra PA, www.gravelhillumc.org
30: Fitzy's Run 5K, Reading PA, www.laurensfoundation.org
30: Evansburg Challenge 10M Trail Run, Collegeville PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
30: Trick or treat 5M, tyler State park, PA, www.trickortreat5miler.com
30: South Mountain 10M/5M, Hellertown PA, www.lvrr.org
30: Radnor Run 5M, Radnor PA, www.lunginfo.org/radnorrun

November
5: Victory for Voices 10K/5K,  Lake Nockamixoin State Park, www.actsportsmanagement.com
5&6: GOROCK Challenge 15M Adventure Races, Philadelphia PA, www.gorockchallenge.com
6: Oley Valley classic 10M/5K, Oley PA, www.pagodapacers.com
12: Autism Cares 10K/5K/2M, Richboro PA, www.raceforresources.kintera.org
12: Macoby Run Run 5M/5K, Green Lane PA, www.,macobyrun.com
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: Pumpkin Pie 5K/1.5M Walk, nazareth PA, www.nazerethymca.org
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

December
3: Jingle Bell 5K, Allentown PA, www.jbrlv.kintera.org
10: Jingle Bell 5K, Newtown PA, www.jbrbucks.kintera.org
10: Christmas City 5M/5K, Bethlehem PA, www.peakrace.com

Keep me posted on favorite races and your race results.
Bill

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

8/20, A Deal and a Clinic


National Trail Running Day
August 20 is National Trail Running Day.  What better way to celebrate than to run the trails at Lake Nockamixin?  Even better, we'll be doing it as a combined event with Jill Forsythe and the Lehigh Valley Running Scene.  Best of all, we will be retiring apres-run to dine at Becker's (formerly Cappie's) at the corner of Rte. 563 and Old Bethlehem Road.  We'll meet at the Nox Trail, which has a 6 mile and a 2 mile loop, at 9:30.  To get there, go to the intersection of Rtes. 611 and 412 at the top of Lake Nockamixon.  Turn south (right) on 611 and right at the first light which, is Tower Road.  Go ~1 mile down Tower Road to the parking area where we will meet.  We should get a big crowd and parking is limited so carpool if at all possible.  Jill has posted an announcement on Facebook and you can RSVP there or to me by e-mail.  As always, you're welcome to come early if you are ambitious and want to do extra.
 
Offer for BuxMonters
Another opportunity to do a half marathon (nad 5 miler)without getting fleeced by the Philly Half crew:  "My name is David Feinman.  I am a race director for The Bucks County Half Marathon and The Trick-or-Treat 5 Miler, two local races in Tyler State Park.  The Bucks County Half Marathon is going into its 3rd year this year and has been recognized in the community as a small town race, with big town race amenities.  The Trick-or-Treat 5 Miler is a 5 Mile Halloween race in which participants are encouraged to dress in costume to run.  Below I included some basic information about the two races.  Also, if someone from The Bux-Mont running club signs up in the next 10 days they will receive $5 off either race using coupon code, BMONT."

Bucks County Half Marathon
April 15, 2012
www.buckscountymarathon.com

Trick or Treat 5 Miler
October 30, 2011
www.trickortreat5miler.com

Coach's Clinic
USA Track & Field Level 1 Coaching Education School, Presented by Gill Athletics September 9-11, 2011 at Cheyney University Cheyney PA

Coaches of Track and Cross Cross Country - High School, Youth, Masters and College will be interested in this program.
Coaches of Adult Running Clubs and Triathlon Coaches (worth 10 CEU's for certified coaches) will also be interested.

School Director:  Andrew Allden 919-619-3426 & aacoaching@aol.com  For more information log on to: Coaches Education

Club Races
Next up the Half-Wit Half.  Prove to your spouse/significant other that you are as dim as they tell you by doing on of the more grueling  ordeals under the August sun.  Maybe you can do great and win one of the coveted "back end of a horse" age group awards.

Aug 14: 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
Oct 22: Ghouls & Feels 6.5M Night Trail, Reading PA
Nov 12: Macoby Run Run 5M/5K, Green Lane 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
Looks like only the hardiest braved the heat this weekend.  Nice job by Mike Padilla to take first at the Meelard Shuffle 5K.
 
7/31/11
Marsh Creek 10M Trail (75)
Kurt Dannerth - 1:31:42, 22nd

7/30/11
Weekend Warrior Adventure Race (24)
Swamp Feinauer - 1:04:15, 6th

Weekend Warrior Adventure Race 4-Person Relay
Team-A-Fib (Deena Andrus) - 53:42, 4th, 1 Coed Masters

Spokes for Folks 5K (64)
Ken Odell - 29:14, 30

Meelard Shuffle 5K (128)
Mike Padilla - 17:30, 1st

Race Calendar (Club Races in Bold)
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: On Your Marc 5K, Eagleville PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
6: Crusher Road Kids 200m-2M Trail, perkiomenville PA, lsyouthtrackandfiels@hotmail.com
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: Cops on the Run 5K, Washington NJ, www.pretzelcitysports.com
13: Palmerton 5K, Palmerton PA, withdrawn88@yahoo.com
13: Blazer Blast-Off 5K, Birdsboro PA, momfirst@dejazzd.com
13: Ox-Trot 5M, Bowmansville PA, coachwatkins2003@hotmail.com
13: Evening Sun 14M/26M Trail/Canoe/Mtn. Bike Adventure, Hanover PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
13: If You Build  It They Will Come, Gilbertsville PA,  www.nerhanoverumc.org
14: Half Wit Trail Half Marathon, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
17: Dash & Splash 5K, Hatfield PA, www.actsportsmanagement.com
18: Third Thirsty Thursday, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
20: Freshburst 10K Run/5K Walk Lancaster PA, www.bfitnow.net
20: On the Rocks 8.3M/16.3M Trail, York PA, www.ontherockstrailrun.com
20: Crusher Road Kids 200m-2M Trail, perkiomenville PA, lsyouthtrackandfiels@hotmail.com
20: Ketchup if You Can 5K, Boyertown PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
20: Spring Mill 5K, Ivyland PA, www.ivylandborough.org
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
21: Shirley's 5K/1M Dog Walk, Maple Glen PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
21: Radnor red 5K Steeplechase, Radnor  PA, www.radnorredsteeplechase.org
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 15M-107M Bike, Doylestown 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: The Wild Half, Wildwood NJ, www.cgiracing.com
28: Winning Kick 5K, reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.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
10: Spartan Obstacle 5K, Palmerton PA, www.spartanrace.com
11: Sol Lipton Half Marathon, Pottsville PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
11: Run for Recovery 5K, Horsham PA, www.livengrin.org
11: 9/11 Heroes' Run 5K, harleysville PA, www.911heroesrun.com
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: Race to the Rescue 5K, Pottstown PA, estherscrown@gmail.com
17: Isa's Run for the Cure 5K, Bethlehem PA, www.alexslemonadestand.org/mypage/70212
17: Camelot Run for Children 5K, Whitehall PA, www.camelotforchildren.org
17: Nun Run 5K/1M, Reading PA, www.mcsreading.com
17: Pretzel Twist 5M, Lititz PA, www.pretxelcitysports.com
18: Dove 10K/2M Walk, Peace Valley Park PA, www.peacevalleynaturecenter.org
18: Run for  Your Neighbor 5K/Fun Run, Harleysville PA, www.npuw.org/5K
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
21: Doyle Dash 5K/Fun Run, Doylestown PA, doyledash@gmail.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: St. Jude 5K, Peace Valley Park, PA, rpfern@upiwireless.com
24: His/Hers 10K Coed Relay, Medford NJ, www.hisandhersrace.org
24: NBTBA 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: Wildlands 27M Adventure Challenge, Bernville PA, www.makebreak.com
25: Heat to Heart 5K/1.5M/1M, Perkasie PA, www.healthyheartsfoundation.org
25: Wheels Toward Hope 5K, Peace Valley Park, PA, www.wheelstowardhope.com
25: Race for Sight 5K/10K Trail, Downingtown PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
25: Michael Wise 5K, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
25: 5K Run 3K Walk to End Domestic Violence, Blue Bell PA, www.wcmontco.org
25: Conestoga 10M Trail, Lancaster PA, billsmithruns@comcast.net
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: Fire Prevention 5K, North Wales PA, 5krun@ugfd.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
1: Strides for Scholarships 5K, Blue Bell PA, www.mce.edu/5k-race
2: Blues Cruise 50K Trail, Reading PA, www.bluescruiseultra.com
5: Tanya Rosado 5K, Bethlehem PA, www.walkinmemory.wordpress.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
8: Main Street 30th Anniversary 5K, Lansale PA, www.mannaonmain.org
8: Knights of Columbus 5K, Tyler State Park, PA, www.kofchennessy.com
9: Blue Mountain Tri, Bernville PA, www.trimaxendurancesports.com
9: Johnny's Run 5K, Wayne PA, www.ababysbeath.org
9: French Creek Adventure Fling Multisport Relay, French Creek state Park PA, www.makebreak.com
9: IAF Cup 5K, Skippack PA, ironandy@hotmail.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
22: Limbs in Motion 5K, Hamilton NJ, www.walkingtallcharities.org
22: Stoudt's Brewing 12 Classic, Adamstown PA, www.lrrclub.org
22: Ghouls & Fools 6.5M Night Trail, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.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: Run Like Hell 6K, Allentown PA, www.runlehighvalley.com
29: Harvestfest 8M Trail/5K Road, Quakertown PA, www.menolan.org
29: Tim Lambert BSA 5K, Easton PA, www.minsitrails.com
29: Spooky Tails & Trails 5K/2M, Hamilton NJ, www.hamiltony,ca.org
29: Gravel Hill Cemetary 5K, Palmyra PA, www.gravelhillumc.org
30: Fitzy's Run 5K, Reading PA, www.laurensfoundation.org
30: Evansburg Challenge 10M Trail Run, Collegeville PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
30: Trick or treat 5M, tyler State park, PA, www.trickortreat5miler.com
30: South Mountain 10M/5M, Hellertown PA, www.lvrr.org
30: Radnor Run 5M, Radnor PA, www.lunginfo.org/radnorrun

November
5: Victory for Voices 10K/5K,  Lake Nockamixoin State Park, www.actsportsmanagement.com
5&6: GOROCK Challenge 15M Adventure Races, Philadelphia PA, www.gorockchallenge.com
6: Oley Valley classic 10M/5K, Oley PA, www.pagodapacers.com
12: Autism Cares 10K/5K/2M, Richboro PA, www.raceforresources.kintera.org
12: Macoby Run Run 5M/5K, Green Lane PA, www.,macobyrun.com
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: Pumpkin Pie 5K/1.5M Walk, nazareth PA, www.nazerethymca.org
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

December
3: Jingle Bell 5K, Allentown PA, www.jbrlv.kintera.org
10: Jingle Bell 5K, Newtown PA, www.jbrbucks.kintera.org
10: Christmas City 5M/5K, Bethlehem PA, www.peakrace.com

Keep me posted on favorite races and your race results.
Bill