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
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