Thursday, October 27, 2011

Group-On, Want to Direct?, Autodidact Runner

Finalized Group Run
Let's go for 10/29 at Pfaff Elementary (1600 Sleepy Hollow Road, Quakertown) followed by the Spinnerstown Hotel.  I'll have road maps and people can do all or part of the Rotary 10 mile or 4 mile course.  You're allowed to skip the worst hills without being labeled a weenie.  We'll meet at 10:00, noting that Spinnerstown doesn't open until 11:30.  RSVP to me at bill.tuszynski@gmail.com.

Race Director's Clinic
Ever signed up for a race organized by people who have never seen a race, let alone run in one?  Want to put on  a race and want to get a tutorial on how-to?  Well, our friends at the Ambler Area RC and Run the day are putting on a timely clinic.  Here's some background.  Sorry about no shirt.

Would YOU like to...
  • be a part of a LOCAL learning experience for race directors that is interactive AND inexpensive?
  • efficiently prioritize the myriad of details that go into organizing a race?
  • network with other race directors to share information or resources, ask and answer each other's questions, and brainstorm new ideas?
  • hear from experts about best practices that will make your job easier?
  • learn how to promote your event more successfully, and increase attendance?
Run the Day, Ambler Area Running Club and other local partners are interested in facilitating a network for race directors in Southeastern PA. Our kickoff event will begin a dialogue within the community, and include local speakers who will lead and facilitate workshops on the key aspects of race directing, including:

* Timing, Registration & Results        * Race promotion & Marketing    * Sponsorships & Fundraising
* Logistics & Amenities (including certification, shirts, porta-potties, food, water, goodie bags, permits, signage, ...)

Date: Saturday, January 14, 8:00 am - 12:30 pm
Locaton: Ambler Theater
Cost: By November 18: 1st person: $30; others $20; After November 18 : 1st person: $50; others $40
Registration: http://rdsepworkshop.eventbrite.com/ter/517
Shirt: No shirt! This isn't a run, you know!

Self-Trained or Not?
Jim Higgins, our version of Ryan Hall, weighs in on doing it yourself.  "My vote is self-train. I'm guessing it comes down to a runner's personality. Since I'm very independent-minded, I looked up training plans when I decided to pursue running, and tweaked them as I best saw fit. I didn't see the need nor did I want anyone else's opinion on the matter. Like a lot of things in life, it boils down to my decision on how to go about it.  Thus, I self-train."  It would be interesting to hear what the coaches in our group have to say.

Club Races    
The best thing to do on a golf course is - run.  That's why D Hettrick has organized what will be the 3rd Macoby Run Run 5M/5K at Macoby Run golf course.  The home made tortellini soup after the race is worth the price of registration.

Nov 12: Macoby Run Run 5M/5K, Green Lane PA
Nov 26: Habitat 5K, Quakertown PA
Nov 27: Dirty Bird 15K Trail, Birdsboro PA
Jan 15: Chilly Cheeks 7.2M Trail, Reading PA
Feb 26: Ugly Mudder 7M Trail, Reading PA
Mar 3: Rotary Run for Youth 4M/10M, Quakertown PA
Mar 15: Hooligan Hustle 5K, Reading 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.

Race Results
Another busy weekend highlighted by Udon Beidler's Tussey 50M adventure, Chris Garges capturing the Octorun 13K and Anabelle Broadbent finishing 2nd overall and 2nd woman at the Laurel House 5K.  The final star of the weekend was the course of the Delaware and Lehigh Marathon and Half Marathon.  All reports were positive about the point to point course up the Delaware and Lehigh canals.

10/23/11
Delaware & Lehigh Marathon (120)
Rob Gallagher - 3:40:52, 22nd
Kurt Dannerth - 3:41:44, 24th
Terry Rooney - 3:55:16, 39th
Neil Policelli - 3:57:15, 41st, AG2
Deb Golbreski - 4:21:36, 71st

Delaware & Lehigh Half Marathon (335)
Carolyn Brzezicki - 1:46:57, 65th
Lauren Garges - 1:46:58, 66th
Kyle Smith - 2:02:00, 145th
Jennifer Gaj - 2:07:37, 188th
Bryan Gaj -  2:07:44, 190th
Mary Pacell - 2:13:21, 226th
Corrin smith - 2:46:03, 309th
Dawn Lowe - 2:51:05, 314th

Lauffest Half Marathon (381)
Jack Heely - 1:34:37, 22nd

Octorun 13K
Chris Garges - 44:52, 1st
Heidi Pernia - 59:36, 35th, AG2
Warren Taylor - 1:05:00, 53rd, AG1
Bob Rodgers - 1:10:24, 93rd
David Rodgers - 1:18:30, 137th, AG1
Jean Artim - 1:19:00, 151st

Laurel-House 5K (161)
Anabelle Broadbent - 20:26, 2nd, 2F, AG1
Dave Broadbent - 21:10, 4th, AG1

10/22/11
Tussey Mountainback 50M
Udon Beidler - 10:50:49

Stoudt's 12K
Michael Womelsdorf  - 51:37, 19th
Michele Litke - 1:15;26, 165th

Ghouls & Fools 6.5M Night Trail (413)
Ted Andrus - 55:56, 85th

Phoenixville 10K (78)
Colleen Padilla - 50:37, 35th, AG3

Crooked Billet 5K (65)
Ruth King - 25:36, 25th, AG1

Race Calendar (Club Races in Bold)
October
29: Run Like Hell 6K, Allentown PA, www.runlehighvalley.com
29: Harvestfest 7M 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
29: Skeleton Skurry 6K, Hatboro PA, www.philaymca.org
29: Trick or Treat 5K, Coplay PA, www.trotthetrail.com
29: Uff is Tough 5K/2.5K/1M/0.5M/10Yds, Aston PA, www.uffistough.com
30: Monster Dash 5K, Harleysville PA,  www.pretzelcitysports.com
30: Black Cat 5K, New Britain PA,  www.pretzelcitysports.com
30: Blue-Gray Half Marathon, Gettysburg PA, www.bluegrayhalf.com
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: Kid's Chance 5K/10K, Harrisburg PA, www.kidschance5k.org
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: GORUCK Challenge 15M Adventure Races, Philadelphia PA, www.gorockchallenge.com
5: Run For HOPE, Birdsboro PA, adriasjewelry@hotmail.com
5: Peak Fitness 5K, Wayne PA, www.hcmfoundation.com
6: Tails and Trails 5K, Chester Springs, PA http://www.mainlinerescue.com/tails-trails-5k-trail-run/676/#more-676
6: Greyhound Rescue 5K Run/2M Walk, Tyler State Park, Newtown PA, http://nogreyhoundracing.com/
6: Simmons Elementary Fall into Fitness 5k/1 M Fun Run, Horsham, PA,  www.runtheday.com/app/find/register/494
6: Oley Valley Classic 10M/5K, Oley PA, www.pagodapacers.com
6: THON 5K, Wyomissing PA, www.clubs.psu.edu/bk/thon
6: Run The Bridge 10K, Camden NJ, www.runthebridge.org
12: WHYY 12K/3K, Philadelphia PA, www.whyy.org/y12k
12: Hit the Hay 8.1M Trail Run, Birdsboro PA, www.pretzelcitrysports.com
12: HTTE Pump & Run 5K, Bethlehem PA www.hanovertwp-nc.org
12: Autism Cares 10K/5K/2M, Richboro PA, www.raceforresources.kintera.org
12: Macoby Run Run 5M/5K, Green Lane PA, www.,macobyrun.com
12: Bookings For exeter 5K, Reading PA, glclay@exeter-k12.pa.us
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
13: Harrisburg marathon, Harrisburg PA, www.trimaxendurancesports.com
13: Aardvark Amble 5K, Delaware Water Gap PA, www.aardvarkamble.com
19: Running of the Nuts 5K, Slatington PA, wpsa@ptd.net
19-20: Philadelphia Marathon/Half Marathon/8K, Philadelphia PA, www.phialdelphiamarathon.com
20: Emmaus Fall Classic 3.5M, Emmaus PA, www.runlehighvalley.com
20: Bucks County Marathon, Yardley PA, www.runbucks.com
24: Turkey Bowl 5K/1M, Honey Brook PA, www.telhaicamp.org
24: Abington Gobble Wobble, Abington PA, www.philaymca.org
24: Thanksgiving 5K, Tyler State Park, www.bcrr.info
24: Pumpkin Pie 5K/1.5M Walk, nazareth PA, www.nazerethymca.org
24: Run For The Diamonds. Berwick PA, www.runfordiamonds.com
26: Turkey Trot 5K, Bethlehem PA, www.historicbethlehem.org
26: Habitat 5K, Quakertown PA, www.quakertownrotary.org
27: Dirty Bird 15K Trail, Birdsboro PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
27: Cellbrate Joan 5K, Allentown PA, www.celebratejoan.com
27: Tour Tyler Informal 5.3M, Tyler State Park, www.bcrr.info
30: Lights in the Parkway 5K, Allentown PA, www.runlehighvalley.com

December
3: Jingle Bell 5K, Allentown PA, www.jbrlv.kintera.org
3: Run santa Run 5K, West Reading PA, arunningstart@msn.com
4: Philadelphia Sport & Fitness 5K., Boathouse Row - Philadelphia PA,  http://philadelphiasportandfitness5k.wordpress.com/
4: Funky Santa 5K & 3 Person Relay, Pottstown PA, www.makebreak.com
4: Covered Bridge 5K, Tyler State Park, www.bcrr.info
10: Jingle Bell 5K, Newtown PA, www.jbrbucks.kintera.org
10: Christmas City 5M/5K, Bethlehem PA, www.peakrace.com
11: Jingle Bell 5K, Malvern PA, www.jbrphilly.kintera.org
11: Jingle Bell 5.3, Tyler State Park, www.bcrr.info
11: Shiver By The River 10K/5K. Reading PA, www.pagodapacers.com
18: Tyler Challenger 10K, Tyler State Park, www.bcrr.info

January
1: Cham-Pain 5K, Tyler State Park, www.bcrr.info
8: Predict Your Time 5.3M, Tyler State Park, www.bcrr.info
8: Shiver By The River 10K/5K. Reading PA, www.pagodapacers.com
15: Chilly Cheeks 7.2M Trail, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
15: Polar Bear 8M, Tyler State Park, www.bcrr.info
22: Honest Abe 4.6M, Tyler State Park, www.bcrr.info
29: Terrible Tyler 15K, Tyler State Park, www.bcrr.info

February
5: Pick Your Way 5K, Tyler State Park, www.bcrr.info
12: Eenie-Meanie-Minie-moe Half Marathon, Tyler State Park, www.bcrr.info
12: Shiver By The River 10K/5K. Reading PA, www.pagodapacers.com
19: Saggered Start 4.6M, Tyler State Park, www.bcrr.info
26: Ugly Mudder 7M Trail, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com

March
3: Rotary Run for Youth 10M/4M, Quakertown PA, www.quakertownrotary.org
11: Shiver By The River 10K/5K. Reading PA, www.pagodapacers.com
15: Hooligan Hustle 5K, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com

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

Thursday, October 20, 2011

Group On, Oldsters Shine, On Your Own or With Help?

Finalized Group Run
Let's go for 10/29 at Pfaff Elementary (1600 Sleepy Hollow Road, Quakertown) followed by the Spinnerstown Hotel.  I'll have road maps and people can do all or part of the Rotary 10 mile or 4 mile course.  You're allowed to skip the worst hills without being labeled a weenie.  We'll meet at 10:00, noting that Spinnerstown doesn't open until 11:30.  RSVP to me at bill.tuszynski@gmail.com.

Is It Tronno, Eh?
I don't know if it's the Lake Ontario water, but this year's Toronto Marathon was a scene of great old guy performances.  Ed Whitlock has been a record holding super senior runner for many years, holding almost every over-70 record and a fixture at the Berwick Run For The Diamonds.  Whitlock celebrated turning 80 by ripping off a world-record 3:15 time.  At the same race, the last finisher was Fauja Singh in 8:11, handily beating his 9 hour goal.  Not bad for a guy who is 100 years old, which lands him in the Guiness Book as the oldest person to complete a marathon.  Of course, Singh does have the advantage of having fresh legs as he did not start running marathons until he was in his 80s.   

Self-Trained or Not?
Much has been made about Ryan Hall going without a coach.  He's decided that he can manage his own schedule by listening to his body rather than following a strict schedule.  Other athletes need the external discipline to stick to a plan.  Both the availability of personal coaches and of training plans through various websites and other resources have greatly increased the options available to individual runners, both elite and plodders.  How do you stack up?  Are you self-coached or do you rely on external resources for guidance.  How much help do you get as far as motivation or discipline?  Add some comments to share.

Club Races    
The darkness beckons for the Ghouls & Fools.  Find an oil lamp or tallow candle to go retro.  Just don't set the woods on fire except with your blazing speed.

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
Jan 15: Chilly Cheeks 7.2M Trail, Reading PA
Feb 26: Ugly Mudder 7M Trail, Reading PA
Mar 3: Rotary Run for Youth 4M/10M, Quakertown PA
Mar 15: Hooligan Hustle 5K, Reading 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.

Race Results
A weekend for spectacular performances, highlighted by Nancy Smith's sub-12 hour performance at Kona, Laurie Reinhart's 100 miler and the Lehigh Valley Running Scene 5th place finish as an ultra team at the 200 mile Ragnar Relay .  Besides captain Bob Bodkin and Michael Womelsdorf, other team members were Gary Long, Steve Budlong, Tim Nash, and Paul Peters

10/16/11
Detroit Marathon
Charles West - 4:06:26

Atlantic City Half Marathon (3,923)
Ilene Kane - 1:44:19, 118th

Emmaus Halloween 5K (236)
Rob Gallagher - 19:04, 11th
John Guth - 23:06, 55th
Brian Serfass - 23:58, 66th
Briel Dimmig - 25:50, 109th
Erik Rhoades - 25:51, 110th

Going the Distance for Gabby 5K (264)
Kevin Quinn - 23:29, 9th
Colleen Padilla - 25:02, 21st

10/15/11
Mountain Madness 50K (48)
Bob Bodkin - 8:03:56, 44th

Women's Classic 5.3M (350)
Nicole Lisicky - 39:39, 16th, AG3
Michelle Garges - 49:07, 138th
Michele Litke - 50:39, 165th
Linda Karp - 52:58, 216th
Christine Torchia - 55:23, 258th, AG1
Lora Sigler - 56:57, 288th

Women's Classic 5K (1,416)
Stacey Kuntzman - 26:14, 118th

Women's Classic 5K Walk (1,416)
Suanne Rieker - 41:59, 166th

Souderton 5M
Nolan Pernia - 32:56, 10th, AG1
Tom McNavage - 33:26, 12th, AG1
Heidi Pernia - 37:06, 21st, 1FM

Hatfield Helping Hands 5K (60)
Pam Hughes - 23:11, 7th, 1F
Ruth King - 24:28, 13th, AG1

Race Calendar (Club Races in Bold)
October
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
22: Tribal Run 5K, Pennsburg PA,  www.pretzelcitysports.com
22: Jog For Josie 5K, Downingtown PA, www.cofaforjosieb.com
22: Crooked Billet 5K, Warminster PA,  www.pretzelcitysports.com
23: Kimmy Gallow 5K, Easton PA, www.kimmygallow5k.com
23: Laurel House 5K, North Wales PA, www.laurel-house.org
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 7M 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
29: Skeleton Skurry 6K, Hatboro PA, www.philaymca.org
29: Trick or Treat 5K, Coplay PA, www.trotthetrail.com
29: Uff is Tough 5K/2.5K/1M/0.5M/10Yds, Aston PA, www.uffistough.com
30: Monster Dash 5K, Harleysville PA,  www.pretzelcitysports.com
30: Black Cat 5K, New Britain PA,  www.pretzelcitysports.com
30: Blue-Gray Half Marathon, Gettysburg PA, www.bluegrayhalf.com
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: Kid's Chance 5K/10K, Harrisburg PA, www.kidschance5k.org
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: GORUCK Challenge 15M Adventure Races, Philadelphia PA, www.gorockchallenge.com
5: Run For HOPE, Birdsboro PA, adriasjewelry@hotmail.com
5: Peak Fitness 5K, Wayne PA, www.hcmfoundation.com
6: Tails and Trails 5K, Chester Springs, PA http://www.mainlinerescue.com/tails-trails-5k-trail-run/676/#more-676
6: Simmons Elementary Fall into Fitness 5k/1 M Fun Run, Horsham, PA,  www.runtheday.com/app/find/register/494
6: Oley Valley Classic 10M/5K, Oley PA, www.pagodapacers.com
6: THON 5K, Wyomissing PA, www.clubs.psu.edu/bk/thon
6: Run The Bridge 10K, Camden NJ, www.runthebridge.org
12: WHYY 12K/3K, Philadelphia PA, www.whyy.org/y12k
12: Hit the Hay 8.1M Trail Run, birdsboro PA, www.pretzelcitrysports.com
12: HTTE Pump & Run 5K, Bethlehem PA www.hanovertwp-nc.org
12: Autism Cares 10K/5K/2M, Richboro PA, www.raceforresources.kintera.org
12: Macoby Run Run 5M/5K, Green Lane PA, www.,macobyrun.com
12: Bookings For exeter 5K, Reading PA, glclay@exeter-k12.pa.us
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
13: Harrisburg marathon, Harrisburg PA, www.trimaxendurancesports.com
13: Aardvark Amble 5K, Delaware Water Gap PA, www.aardvarkamble.com
19: Running of the Nuts 5K, Slatington PA, wpsa@ptd.net
19-20: Philadelphia Marathon/Half Marathon/8K, Philadelphia PA, www.phialdelphiamarathon.com
20: Emmaus Fall Classic 3.5M, Emmaus PA, www.runlehighvalley.com
20: Bucks County Marathon, Yardley PA, www.runbucks.com
24: Turkey Bowl 5K/1M, Honey Brook PA, www.telhaicamp.org
24: Abington Gobble Wobble, Abington PA, www.philaymca.org
24: Thanksgiving 5K, Tyler State Park, www.bcrr.info
24: Pumpkin Pie 5K/1.5M Walk, nazareth PA, www.nazerethymca.org
24: Run For The Diamonds. Berwick PA, www.runfordiamonds.com
26: Turkey Trot 5K, Bethlehem PA, www.historicbethlehem.org
26: Habitat 5K, Quakertown PA, www.quakertownrotary.org
27: Dirty Bird 15K Trail, Birdsboro PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
27: Cellbrate Joan 5K, Allentown PA, www.celebratejoan.com
27: Tour Tyler Informal 5.3M, Tyler State Park, www.bcrr.info
30: Lights in the Parkway 5K, Allentown PA, www.runlehighvalley.com

December
3: Jingle Bell 5K, Allentown PA, www.jbrlv.kintera.org
3: Run santa Run 5K, West Reading PA, arunningstart@msn.com
4: Philadelphia Sport & Fitness 5K., Boathouse Row - Philadelphia PA,  http://philadelphiasportandfitness5k.wordpress.com/
4: Funky Santa 5K & 3 Person Relay, Pottstown PA, www.makebreak.com
4: Covered Bridge 5K, Tyler State Park, www.bcrr.info
10: Jingle Bell 5K, Newtown PA, www.jbrbucks.kintera.org
10: Christmas City 5M/5K, Bethlehem PA, www.peakrace.com
11: Jingle Bell 5K, Malvern PA, www.jbrphilly.kintera.org
11: Jingle Bell 5.3, Tyler State Park, www.bcrr.info
11: Shiver By The River 10K/5K. Reading PA, www.pagodapacers.com
18: Tyler Challenger 10K, Tyler State Park, www.bcrr.info

January
1: Cham-Pain 5K, Tyler State Park, www.bcrr.info
8: Predict Your Time 5.3M, Tyler State Park, www.bcrr.info
8: Shiver By The River 10K/5K. Reading PA, www.pagodapacers.com
15: Chilly Cheeks 7.2M Trail, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
15: Polar Bear 8M, Tyler State Park, www.bcrr.info
22: Honest Abe 4.6M, Tyler State Park, www.bcrr.info
29: Terrible Tyler 15K, Tyler State Park, www.bcrr.info

February
5: Pick Your Way 5K, Tyler State Park, www.bcrr.info
12: Eenie-Meanie-Minie-moe Half Marathon, Tyler State Park, www.bcrr.info
12: Shiver By The River 10K/5K. Reading PA, www.pagodapacers.com
19: Saggered Start 4.6M, Tyler State Park, www.bcrr.info
26: Ugly Mudder 7M Trail, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com

March
3: Rotary Run for Youth 10M/4M, Quakertown PA, www.quakertownrotary.org
11: Shiver By The River 10K/5K. Reading PA, www.pagodapacers.com
15: Hooligan Hustle 5K, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com

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

Group Event, EWWW!, Save The Trails, Vitamins?

Finalized Group Run
Let's go for 10/29 at Pfaff Elementary (1600 Sleepy Hollow Road, Quakertown) followed by the Spinnerstown Hotel.  I'll have road maps and people can do all or part of the Rotary 10 mile or 4 mile course.  You're allowed to skip the worst hills without being labeled a weenie.  We'll meet at 10:00,noting that Spinnerstown doesn't open until 11:30.  RSVP to me at bill.tuszynski@gmail.com.

Bad Fashion Statement
Sometimes you'd like to run or cycle with your eyes closed.  A guy passed me at the Covered Bridge ride.  The seat of his cycling shorts were so thin you could see what he was wearing underneath.  Sadly for me, the answer was nothing.  He "winked" every time he turned over the crank.  Yuck!!!  Needless to say, I did not "tail" him for 20 miles.

Trail  Doctor Training
We have a bunch of trail dawgs, many of whom run at Lake Nockamixon.  Any trail runner knows that maintaining the trails is an important item.  The PA Equine Council is holding a free workshop on trail  stewardship on 1/29 from 8:30-4:30 at the Ottsville Fire Co. at 249 Durham Rd.  Runners, hikers and mountain bikers are invited to attend along with equine enthusiasts.  All attendees are asked to preregister by e-mailing mountainviewfarms@gmail.com.

Vitameanies
More evidence that overuse of vitamins has no effect.  Overdoing fat-soluble vitamins (A & E) leads to buid up in tissues while excess dosing of water soluble B vitamins and C just means you have high-priced urine.  http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/10/11/more-evidence-against-vitamin-use/?ref=health

Club Races    
The darkness beckons for the Ghouls & Fools.  Find an oil lamp or tallow candle to go retro.  Just don't set the woods on fire except with your blazing speed.

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.

Race Results
A weekend for spectacular performances, highlighted by Nancy Smith's sub-12 hour performance at Kona, Laurie Reinhart's 100 miler and the Lehigh Valley Running Scene 5th place finish as an ultra team at the 200 mile Ragnar Relay .  Besides captain Bob Bodkin and Michael Womelsdorf, other team members were Gary Long, Steve Budlong, Tim Nash, and Paul Peters

10/9/11
Bluesman Half Ironman
Tracy Jenkins - 1:43:18, AG1

Steamtown Marathon (1,861)
Dana Wentzel - 3:47:35, 591st
Karl Neumann - 3:56:31, 774th
John Guth - 3:56:40, 778th

Chicago Marathon (50,080)
Sara Sorensen - 4:43:46, 31,829th

Long Beach Island 18M (7967)
Dean Dimmig - 2:16:29, 39th, AG2
Steve Cashman - 2:16:56, 40th
Michele Litke - 3:40:07, 691st

Delaware Distance Classic 15K (343)
Anabelle Broadbent - 1:06:44, 74th, AG3
Dave Broadbent - 1:08:08,87th, AG3
Tom Jennings - 1:08:28, 92nd, AG1
Kent Prizer- 1:09:12, 97th
Lou Coppens -1:20:28, 190th

Town Cross Cyclecross
Cat 4 (C) (15)
Jeremy Garges - 2nd
Masters (35+) (23)
John Anestad - 5th
Chris Garges - 7th
Jeremy Garges - 16th

Skippack IAF 5K (90)
Dave Koenig - 27:40, 65th

10/8/11
Oil Creek 100M (58)
Laurie Reinhart - 25:41:47

Kona Ironman (1,918)
Nancy Smith - 11:36:38, 1,231st

Manna on Main Street 5K (215)
Lisa Needham - 22:44, 21st, 3F
Kirk Tradewell - 24:50, 50th, AG3

10/7/11
Ragnar Relay 200M (96 Teams)
Lehigh Valley Running Scene - 28:03:13, 13th, 5th Ultra, 1st Open Ultra

10/2/11
Ocean City Half Marathon (297)
Lisa Needham - 1:52:01, 105th

Race Calendar (Club Races in Bold)
October
15: Women's 5K Classic, Allentown PA, www.womens5kclassic.org
15: Great Eastern Breakout 5K/0.5M, Philadelphia PA, www.breakout5k.com
15: Kisses for Kyle 5K, Lahaska PA, www.kissesforkyle.org
15: Lions Run For Sight, Newtown PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
15: Boyertown Rotary 5K, Boyertown PA,  www.pretzelcitysports.com
16: Helping Hand 5K, Hatfield PA, www.aagp.com
16: Crusader Crawl 5K, Jenkintown PA, bee2120@comcast.net
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
22: Tribal Run 5K, Pennsburg PA,  www.pretzelcitysports.com
22: Jog For Josie 5K, Downingtown PA, www.cofaforjosieb.com
22: Crooked Billet 5K, Warminster PA,  www.pretzelcitysports.com
23: Kimmy Gallow 5K, Easton PA, www.kimmygallow5k.com
23: Laurel House 5K, North Wales PA, www.laurel-house.org
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 7M 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
29: Skeleton Skurry 6K, Hatboro PA, www.philaymca.org
29: Trick or Treat 5K, Coplay PA, www.trotthetrail.com
29: Uff is Tough 5K/2.5K/1M/0.5M/10Yds, Aston PA, www.uffistough.com
30: Monster Dash 5K, Harleysville PA,  www.pretzelcitysports.com
30: Black Cat 5K, New Britain PA,  www.pretzelcitysports.com
30: Blue-Gray Half Marathon, Gettysburg PA, www.bluegrayhalf.com
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: Kid's Chance 5K/10K, Harrisburg PA, www.kidschance5k.org
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: GORUCK Challenge 15M Adventure Races, Philadelphia PA, www.gorockchallenge.com
5: Run For HOPE, Birdsboro PA, adriasjewelry@hotmail.com
5: Peak Fitness 5K, Wayne PA, www.hcmfoundation.com
6: Oley Valley Classic 10M/5K, Oley PA, www.pagodapacers.com
6: Tails and Trails 5K, Chester Springs, PA http://www.mainlinerescue.com/tails-trails-5k-trail-run/676/#more-676
 
6: THON 5K, Wyomissing PA, www.clubs.psu.edu/bk/thon
6: Run The Bridge 10K, Camden NJ, www.runthebridge.org
12: WHYY 12K/3K, Philadelphia PA, www.whyy.org/y12k
12: Hit the Hay 8.1M Trail Run, birdsboro PA, www.pretzelcitrysports.com
12: HTTE Pump & Run 5K, Bethlehem PA www.hanovertwp-nc.org
12: Autism Cares 10K/5K/2M, Richboro PA, www.raceforresources.kintera.org
12: Macoby Run Run 5M/5K, Green Lane PA, www.,macobyrun.com
12: Bookings For exeter 5K, Reading PA, glclay@exeter-k12.pa.us
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
13: Harrisburg marathon, Harrisburg PA, www.trimaxendurancesports.com
13: Aardvark Amble 5K, Delaware Water Gap PA, www.aardvarkamble.com
19: Running of the Nuts 5K, Slatington PA, wpsa@ptd.net
19-20: Philadelphia Marathon/Half Marathon/8K, Philadelphia PA, www.phialdelphiamarathon.com
20: Emmaus Fall Classic 3.5M, Emmaus PA, www.runlehighvalley.com
20: Bucks County Marathon, Yardley PA, www.runbucks.com
24: Turkey Bowl 5K/1M, Honey Brook PA, www.telhaicamp.org
24: Abington Gobble Wobble, Abington PA, www.philaymca.org
24: Thanksgiving 5K, Tyler State Park, www.bcrr.info
24: Pumpkin Pie 5K/1.5M Walk, nazareth PA, www.nazerethymca.org
24: Run For The Diamonds. Berwick PA, www.runfordiamonds.com
26: Turkey Trot 5K, Bethlehem PA, www.historicbethlehem.org
26: Habitat 5K, Quakertown PA, www.quakertownrotary.org
27: Dirty Bird 15K Trail, Birdsboro PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
27: Cellbrate Joan 5K, Allentown PA, www.celebratejoan.com
27: Tour Tyler Informal 5.3M, Tyler State Park, www.bcrr.info
30: Lights in the Parkway 5K, Allentown PA, www.runlehighvalley.com

December
3: Jingle Bell 5K, Allentown PA, www.jbrlv.kintera.org
4: Funky Santa 5K & 3 Person Relay, Pottstown PA, www.makebreak.com
4: CoveredBbridge 5K, Tyler State Park, www.bcrr.info
10: Jingle Bell 5K, Newtown PA, www.jbrbucks.kintera.org
10: Christmas City 5M/5K, Bethlehem PA, www.peakrace.com
11: Jingle Bell 5K, Malvern PA, www.jbrphilly.kintera.org
11: Jingle Bell 5.3, Tyler State Park, www.bcrr.info
11: Shiver By The River 10K/5K. Reading PA, www.pagodapacers.com
18: Tyler Challenger 10K, Tyler State Park, www.bcrr.info

January
1: Cham-Pain 5K, Tyler State Park, www.bcrr.info
8: Predict Your Time 5.3M, Tyler State Park, www.bcrr.info
8: Shiver By The River 10K/5K. Reading PA, www.pagodapacers.com
15: Polar bear 8M, Tyler State Park, www.bcrr.info
22: Honest Abe 4.6M, Tyler State Park, www.bcrr.info
29: Terrible Tyler 15K, Tyler State Park, www.bcrr.info

February
5: Pick Your Way 5K, Tyler State Park, www.bcrr.info
12: Eenie-Meanie-Minie-moe Half Marathon, Tyler State Park, www.bcrr.info
12: Shiver By The River 10K/5K. Reading PA, www.pagodapacers.com
19: STaggered Start 4.6M, Tyler State Park, www.bcrr.info

March
3: Rotary Run for Youth 10M/4M, Quakertown PA, www.quakertownrotary.org
11: Shiver By The River 10K/5K. Reading PA, www.pagodapacers.com

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

Thursday, October 6, 2011

Little Feet, Date & Venue Choices, Long Time on Their Feet, Staying Wet Inside

More Minimalism
A major point of  barefoot running or minimalist shoes is that the change forces you to run on your toes rather than with a heel strike.  It's that change in gait that is claimed to be what makes you more efficient and reduces the risk of repetitive use injury.  Here are some results showing that not everyone who changes footwear learns to change how they run and those who still land on their heels experience heightened impact force.  the recommendation is to make the change in footwear slowly, gradually increasing the share of your runs in minimalist shoes until you are comfortable in your new stride.  http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/09/30/are-barefoot-shoes-really-better/?src=me&ref=health

Group Run - My Bad
After looking at the race calendar, I didn't look at MY calendar.  How about substituting 10/29 for the 22nd?  Jim Higgins suggests the Delaware canal either in Yardley or New Hope.  The latter is probably more convenient for most of our members.   We have other venue options including Tom Daugherty's church on Green Top Rd.  with indoor toilets between Quakertown and Perkasieand a picnic lunch or the Rotary Run course from Pfaff elementary in Spinnerstown followed by the Spinnerstown Inn.  We can do multiple options for different groups.

Relaying Good Thoughts
Good luck to the Lehigh Valley Running Scene team in the Ragnar Relay.  Two days of hard running, friendship and shared gamey smells.  Meanwhile, Laurie Reinhart and her NASCAR-inspired support team head off to the Oil City 100 miler.  Rumor has it that her crew can fill her with Gatorade and change her shoes in 11.3 seconds when she hits the aid station.  This is the start of marathon season and many will be venturing outside the area to participate in the 26.2 mile extravaganzas.  I'd appreciate alerts as to who is running various events just to be able to keep track of everyone and not miss any results.

Drinking and Running
Since many are running marathons this fall, many for the first time, it would be good again to revisit the current thinking about hydration.  interestingly, when I started running in the 1970s, the idea was to drink when you were thirsty.  Then it was "stay ahead of your thirst".  Now, in part due to runners dying of excess fluids, the thinking has come full circle.  http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/10/05/how-much-to-drink-during-a-marathon/?ref=health  Not sure whether that means platform shoes, quiana shirts and Gloria Gaynor 78s will be coming back as well.  My personal take is to hydrate before a race and not take water during if it is 10 miles or less (or a trail run with an alternate beverage stop).  Even in longer races I tend to take water sparingly and more to slow down and take a break than to drink.  What is your experience on hydration?

Club Races    
The darkness beckons for the Ghouls & Fools.  Find an oil lamp or tallow candle to go retro.  Just don't set the woods on fire except with your blazing speed.

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
It was a wet and sloppy weekend and one where a number of our members slogged their way to memorable performances.  We also catch up on some results from the previous weekend.  The Pocono Half Iron turned into a duathlon when the swim in the Delaware River was cancelled. 

10/2/11
Ironman Pocono
Joseph Murray - 4:50:59
George Foedisch - 6:10;55

Blues Bruise 50K Trail (237)
Deena Andrus - 5:53:39, 87th
Rob Gallagher - 6:19:51, 135th
Debi Golbreski - 6:33:39, 155th

Wineglass Marathon (1,477)
Paul Walsh - 3:02:56th, 37th
Craig Souders - 3:13:55, 93rd
Chris Garges - 3:24:43, 170th


Hands on House Half Marathon (498)
David Rodgers - 2:25:28, 391st
Lucia Vervoort - 2:24:42, 435th
Joanathon Vervoort - 2:24:43, 436th

I Can Run 5K (377)
Kent Prizer - 21:12, 16th, AG1

Topton Terror 5K
Jerry Rossetti - 22:16, 15th AG1

10/1/11
Massanutten Megatransect 25M Trail hike/Run (575)
Swamp Feinauer - 5:23:18, 13th, AG1
Lori Johnson - 6:10:53, 50th, AG3
Marsha Latimer - 6:18:41, 60th

9/25/11
Heart to Heart 5K (235)
Dean Dimmig - 18:57, 7th, AG2
Jordan Halteman - 20:27, 18th, AG2
Anabelle Broadbent - 20:37, 20th, AG1
Dave Broadbent - 21:01, 23rd, AG1
Ted Andrus - 21:57, 35th
Karl Neumann - 22:32, 38th
Michelle Garges - 24:27, 59th, AG2
Briel Dimmig - 26:18, 87th
Erik Rhoades - 26:18, 88th, AG2
Kelly Rickert - 27:22, 107th
Tyler Rickert - 34:10, 189th
Devon Rickert - 34:14, 190th
Glenn Rickert - 34:15, 191st

Heat to heart Kids race - Age 9+ (69)
Mark Andrus - 8:49, 33rd

Race Calendar (Club Races in Bold)
October
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: Tanya Rosado 5K, Bethlehem PA, www.walkinmemory.wordpress.com
8: Towpath Trot 6K, Walnutport PA, janets63@gmail.com
8: Manna on  Main Street 5K, Lansale PA, www.mannaonmain.org
8: Knights of Columbus 5K, Tyler State Park, PA, www.kofchennessy.com
8: Montco Red Cross 5K, Harleysville PA, www.montcoredcross.org
8: Camp Muddy Bottom 8K Mud Rujn, Alloway NJ, www.ranchhope.org
9: Covered Bridge Ride 20/30/33/50/63M, Erwinna PA, www.cbbikeclub.org
9: Blue Mountain Tri, Bernville PA, www.trimaxendurancesports.com
9: Harrsiburg Half Marathon, Harrisburg PA, http://www.harrisburgymcaraces.com/halfmarathon.htm
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: Iron Andy Foundation 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
15: Great Eastern Breakout 5K/0.5M, Philadelphia PA, www.breakout5k.com
15: Kisses for Kyle 5K, Lahaska PA, www.kissesforkyle.org
15: Lions Run For Sight, Newtown PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
15: Boyertown Rotary 5K, Boyertown PA,  www.pretzelcitysports.com
16: Helping Hand 5K, Hatfield PA, www.aagp.com
16: Crusader Crawl 5K, Jenkintown PA, bee2120@comcast.net
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
22: Tribal Run 5K, Pennsburg PA,  www.pretzelcitysports.com
22: Jog For Josie 5K, Downingtown PA, www.cofaforjosieb.com
22: Crooked Billet 5K, Warminster PA,  www.pretzelcitysports.com
23: Kimmy Gallow 5K, Easton PA, www.kimmygallow5k.com
23: Laurel House 5K, North Wales PA, www.laurel-house.org
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 7M 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
29: Skeleton Skurry 6K, Hatboro PA, www.philaymca.org
29: Trick or Treat 5K, Coplay PA, www.trotthetrail.com
29: Uff is Tough 5K/2.5K/1M/0.5M/10Yds, Aston PA, www.uffistough.com
30: Monster Dash 5K, Harleysville PA,  www.pretzelcitysports.com
30: Black Cat 5K, New Britain PA,  www.pretzelcitysports.com
30: Blue-Gray Half Marathon, Gettysburg PA, www.bluegrayhalf.com
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: Kid's Chance 5K/10K, Harrisburg PA, www.kidschance5k.org
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: GORUCK Challenge 15M Adventure Races, Philadelphia PA, www.gorockchallenge.com
5: Run For HOPE, Birdsboro PA, adriasjewelry@hotmail.com
5: Peak Fitness 5K, Wayne PA, www.hcmfoundation.com
6: Oley Valley Classic 10M/5K, Oley PA, www.pagodapacers.com
6: THON 5K, Wyomissing PA, www.clubs.psu.edu/bk/thon
6: Run The Bridge 10K, Camden NJ, www.runthebridge.org
12: WHYY 12K/3K, Philadelphia PA, www.whyy.org/y12k
12: Hit the Hay 8.1M Trail Run, birdsboro PA, www.pretzelcitrysports.com
12: HTTE Pump & Run 5K, Bethlehem PA www.hanovertwp-nc.org
12: Autism Cares 10K/5K/2M, Richboro PA, www.raceforresources.kintera.org
12: Macoby Run Run 5M/5K, Green Lane PA, www.,macobyrun.com
12: Bookings For exeter 5K, Reading PA, glclay@exeter-k12.pa.us
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
13: Harrisburg marathon, Harrisburg PA, www.trimaxendurancesports.com
13: Aardvark Amble 5K, Delaware Water Gap PA, www.aardvarkamble.com
19: Running of the Nuts 5K, Slatington PA, wpsa@ptd.net
19-20: Philadelphia Marathon/Half Marathon/8K, Philadelphia PA, www.phialdelphiamarathon.com
20: Emmaus Fall Classic 3.5M, Emmaus PA, www.runlehighvalley.com
20: Bucks County Marathon, Yardley PA, www.runbucks.com
24: Turkey Bowl 5K/1M, Honey Brook PA, www.telhaicamp.org
24: Abington Gobble Wobble, Abington PA, www.philaymca.org
24: Thanksgiving 5K, Tyler State Park, www.bcrr.info
24: Pumpkin Pie 5K/1.5M Walk, nazareth PA, www.nazerethymca.org
24: Run For The Diamonds. Berwick PA, www.runfordiamonds.com
26: Turkey Trot 5K, Bethlehem PA, www.historicbethlehem.org
26: Habitat 5K, Quakertown PA, www.quakertownrotary.org
27: Dirty Bird 15K Trail, Birdsboro PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
27: Cellbrate Joan 5K, Allentown PA, www.celebratejoan.com
27: Tour Tyler Informal 5.3M, Tyler State Park, www.bcrr.info
30: Lights in the Parkway 5K, Allentown PA, www.runlehighvalley.com

December
3: Jingle Bell 5K, Allentown PA, www.jbrlv.kintera.org
4: Funky Santa 5K & 3 Person Relay, Pottstown PA, www.makebreak.com
4: CoveredBbridge 5K, Tyler State Park, www.bcrr.info
10: Jingle Bell 5K, Newtown PA, www.jbrbucks.kintera.org
10: Christmas City 5M/5K, Bethlehem PA, www.peakrace.com
11: Jingle Bell 5K, Malvern PA, www.jbrphilly.kintera.org
11: Jingle Bell 5.3, Tyler State Park, www.bcrr.info
11: Shiver By The River 10K/5K. Reading PA, www.pagodapacers.com
18: Tyler Challenger 10K, Tyler State Park, www.bcrr.info

January
1: Cham-Pain 5K, Tyler State Park, www.bcrr.info
8: Predict Your Time 5.3M, Tyler State Park, www.bcrr.info
8: Shiver By The River 10K/5K. Reading PA, www.pagodapacers.com
15: Polar bear 8M, Tyler State Park, www.bcrr.info
22: Honest Abe 4.6M, Tyler State Park, www.bcrr.info
29: Terrible Tyler 15K, Tyler State Park, www.bcrr.info

February
5: Pick Your Way 5K, Tyler State Park, www.bcrr.info
12: Eenie-Meanie-Minie-moe Half Marathon, Tyler State Park, www.bcrr.info
12: Shiver By The River 10K/5K. Reading PA, www.pagodapacers.com
19: STaggered Start 4.6M, Tyler State Park, www.bcrr.info

March
3: Rotary Run for Youth 10M/4M, Quakertown PA, www.quakertownrotary.org
11: Shiver By The River 10K/5K. Reading PA, www.pagodapacers.com

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