Schlepping around California and the Southwest this week. Back next week.
Bill
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Thursday, February 17, 2011
New Member, A Stretch, Thanks, Ugh and a Bunch of Stuff
New Member
Welcome to Eric Newell. Eric tells us, "I started running as a way of getting back in shape in September. Since then I've managed to work up to almost 3 miles, at a pace between 8-9 minutes per mile. It's addictive, though running in the dark and freezing temps are a little daunting! Trying to work up the nerve to run my first 5k soon, and I'd definitely be interested in attending some of the group runs."
Stretchin' Out
This from Dawn Lowe. Let me know if you're interested and I'll get you in touch with Dawn: "I am happy to introduce the opening of DreamCatcher Hot Yoga in Richlandtown. I invite you to give this amazing workout a try. It is a set series of 26 poses in 98-105 degree heat with 40% humidity for 90 minutes. The heat allows you to flex and stretch like never before. If you have never given hot yoga a try, dont let the heat deter you. It is a great workout for advanced yogis and beginners alike. Each pose is taken to your own edge, not the teachers, not the student next to you. Everyone can benefit from doing yoga, from couch potatoes to athletes. Calling all runners with tight hamstrings!"
Great Gesture by the LVRR
The LVRR has opened 100 spots in the LV Half to benefit the victims of the recent Allentown gas explosion. Each spot will sell for $105 and all proceeds will be donated to the fund for them. Take advantage of one of these spots if you gotr shut out of the race, particularly since it supports such a great cause.
Ugly Ugly Ugly Mudder
Carpool. Quakertown T-Pike Park & Ride, leaving at 9:15. Be there with spare clothes and clean shoes. You may as well save on gas if you're going to get beaten up by the sadsts at Pretzel City Sports. (Actually sadist (Ron) because Helene is too sweet to be cruel.)
Endurance Sports Expo
The Endurance Sports Expo is coming to the Valley Forge area on February 26 and 27! This year's expanded expo features countless products that can make you a better runner. The Endurance Sports Expo takes place on February 26 & 27 at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA (next to Valley Forge National Park, the Perkiomen Trail and Arnold's Indoor Go-Karts). The Expo is a great time to catch-up with friends, check out new gear and dream of warm weather.
Via Marathon
Registration has opened for the via Marathon, Half marathon and Relay on September 11. This is one of the nicer local events, largely running along the Lehigh Canal and the towpath, a good surface for running. With local legend Bart Yasso behind it, it's also well organized and runner friendly. More details at http://www.vianet.org/events/marathon/registration/index.shtml
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Runner's High
Recent research shows that the runner's is not caused by endorphins but by endocannabidoids, natural molecules that have effects similar to marijuana. One wonders if possession of running shoes with intent to distribute will become a felony. just don't inhale, especially the shoes! http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/02/16/phys-ed-what-really-causes-runners-high/
Clean Air 5K Team Discount
A few weeks ago I mentioned the Clean Air 5K and the offer for a team discount to different running clubs. The code is Team25 and can be used up until April 11th. More detail, including the race website on the race calendar.
Club Races
This week's warm weather hold the promise of significant mud for the Ugly Mudder. Or ice, or snow.
Feb 27: Ugly Mudder 7.25 Trail Reading PA
Mar 5: Rotary Run for Youth 4M/10M, Quakertown PA
Apr 2: Tennis Zone 5K, Quakertown PA
Apr 16: SASH 5K, Sellersville PA
Apr 21: Third Thirsty Thursday, Reading PA
May 4: Cinco de Mayo 5K, Quakertown PA
May 7: Survive the 5K, East Greenville PA
May 7: Palisades 5K/1M, Palisades HS, PA
May 14: Dark & Dirty 6.66M Night Trail, Reading PA
May 19: Third Thirsty Thursday, Reading PA
May 28: Coopersburg 5K, Coopersburg PA
Jun 11: Main Street Mile, Perkasie PA
Jun 12: Average Joe/Jane Tri, Quakertown PA
Jun 16: Third Thirsty Thursday, Reading PA
Jul 10: Double Trouble 15K/30K Trail, Birdsboro PA
Jul 21: Third Thirsty Thursday, Reading PA
Aug 15: Half Wit Trail Half Marathon, reading PA
Aug 18: Third Thirsty Thursday, 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.
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, Gene Lund, Debi Golbreski
Sunday: Perkiomen Trail (Crusher Road) 10:00 AM, Randy Opdyke
Race Results
One half-marathon from two weeks ago and an almost-half-marathon in Tyler Park.
2/13/11
Eenie-Meanie Minie Moe 12.7? (154)
Hilary Goodman - 1:41:28, 47th
John Guth - 1:46:29, 72nd
Steve White - 2:05:41, 127th
Jim Higgins - 2:11:05, 144th
2/6/11
Melbourne FL Half Marathon (1,029)
Tom Jennings, 1:37:39, 102nd, AG2
Race Calendar (Club Races in Bold)
February
12: PA State Snowhoe 5K/10K Championship, Nescopek State Park, Drums PA, www.snowshoeracing.com
12: Feel the Love 5K, Bryn Mawr PA, www.brynmawrrunningco.com
13: Eenie-Meanie-Minie-Moe Half Marathon, Tyler State Park, Newtown PA, www.bcrr.info
13: Mid Atlantic Multisport Indoor Tri, Springfield PA, www.trifind.com
13: Philadelphia Indoors Masters T&F, Glen Mills PA, www.pmtf.net
19: Febapple Frozen 50 50M/50K/21M/10K, South Mountain Park NJ, www.njtrailseries.com
19: Pickle Winter Series 3M/4.7M, Media PA, www.runtheday.com
19: Frostbite 5M, Ambler PA, www.aarclub.com
20: Staggered Start 4.6M, Tyler State Park, Newtown PA, www.bcrr.info
27: Philadelphia Indoors Masters T&F, Widener University, Chester PA, www.pmtf.net
27: Ugly Mudder 7.25M Trail, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
March
5: Rotary Run for Youth 10M/4M, Quakertown PA, www.preztelcitysports.com
6: Shiver by the River, Reading PA, www.pagodapacers.com
6: Mid Atlantic Multisport Indoor Tri, Springfield PA, www.trifind.com
13: St. Patty's Shocker 5K, North Wales PA, tmod@aol.com
19: Coventry Challenge 5K/1M, Pottstown PA, www.educatingforlife.com
19: Run to Live 8K/5K/0.5M, Whitehall PA, www.pcflv.org
19: Pickle Winter Series 3M/4.7M, Media PA, www.runtheday.com
19: NJ Trail UltraFest 100M/100K/50M/50K/Marathon, Long Valley NJ, www.njtrailseries.com
19: Philadelphia Stair Climb, Philadelphia PA, http://www.lungusa.org/pledge-events/pa/philadelphia-climb/
19-20: Yeungling Shamrock 8K/Half Marathon/Marathon, VA Beach VA, www.shamrockmarathon.com
20: Get Your Rear in Gear 10K/5K/2M/0.25M, Philadelphia PA, www.getyourrearingear.com
20: West End St. Pat's 5K, Allentown PA, www.westendstpats5k.com
20: Trimax St. Patty's Scramble 15K/6K Trail, Blue Marsh (Leesport PA), www.trimaxendurancesports.com
20: Doylestown YMCA 5K, Doylestown PA, www.bucks5kseries.com
26: Suntrust National Marathon/Half Marathon/Relay, Washington DC, www.nationalmarathon.com
26: Audubon YMCA 5K, Audubon PA, bsantoro@fvymca.org
26: Phoenixville Fitness 5K, Phoenixville PA, www.runtheday.com
26: Phillies 5K, Citizens Bank Park, philadelphia PA, www.philadelphiaphillies.mlb.com
27: Runny Nose 5K/2M, Abington PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
27: Caesar Rodney Half Marathon, Wilmington DE, www.races2run.com
April
1: Manayunk Fools Run 5K, Manyunk PA, http://www.walkjogrun.net/events/walking/Manayunk-Fools-Run/1924040
2: Tennis Zone Fitness 5K, Quakertown PA, www.thetenniszone.us
2: Kutztown Fool's run 10M/5K, www.kutztownfoolsrun.com
2: Push the Rock 5K/1M, Allentown PA, www.pushtherock.com
2: Tyler Arboretum 10K Trail Run, Media PA, www.tylertrailrun.com
2: Run for Brain Injuries 5K, newtown PA, www.campcranium.org
3: New Hope Solebury Spirtit 5K, New Hope PA, www.bucks5kseries.com
3: Bucks County Half Marathon, Newtown PA, www.buckscountymarathon.com
3: Purple Pinkie 5K, Center Valley PA, www.rotarydistrict7430.org
9: Bucks County Duathlon, Peace Valley park PA, http://www.doylestowndu.com/
9: Concrodia Lutheran Academy Pheasant 5K, Slatington PA, lg13667@yahoo.com
9: Spring Forward 5K, Pottstown PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
9: Trots for Trykes 10K, Coplay PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
9: Run With Eagles 5K, allentown PA, www.raceforum.com
9: Garden Spot Marathon/Relay/Half Marathon, New Holland PA, www.gardenspotmarathon.org
9: Race Against Racism, Moravian College, Bethlehem PA, http://www.active.com/running/bethlehem-pa/5k-race-against-racism-2011
9: Race Against Racism 5K, Kutztown PA, www.rarku@yahoo.com
10: Burning for Learning 5K, fort Washington PA, www.active.com
10: Emmaus 4Miler, Emmaus PA, www.lvrr.org
10: Pancreatic Cancer 5K, Hibernia County Park PA, www.runtheday.com
10: Legs Against Arms 5K, Philadelphia PA, www.legsagainstarms.org
10: Hatfield 5 & Dime 5M/10M, Hatfield PA, http://www.actsportsmanagement.com/
10: RACC 5K, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
10: Run for Jake 5K, Wyncote PA, www.runforjake.com
16: Bridge Valley Race for Autism, , www.bucks5kseries.com
16: Clean Air Run, Philadelphia PA, http://www.cleanair.org/calendar/30th_anniversary_5k_run_clean_air_and_earth_day_celebration
16: SASH 5K, Sellersville PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
16: Gener8tion 8K, philadelphia PA, www.generationrun.com
16: Strides for Shelter 5K, Bethlehem PA, www.stridesforshelter.com
17: Gordie's 5K, Gap PA, www.gordiesrun.synthasite.com
17: Revolutionary 5M, Valley Forge Park PA, www.revolutionaryrun.org
17: Hibernia Off Road Duathlon, Coatsville PA, www.bikereg.com
17: Riverwinds Tri/Du/Aquabike/kids. West Depford NJ, www.trifind.com
17: Unite Half Marathon, Rutgers Univ., new Brunswick NJ, www.unitehalfmarathon.com
17: Stateliner Spring Classic, Phillipsburg NJ, springclassic@hotmail.com
21: Third Thirsty Thursday, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
23: Mt. Penn Mudfest 15 Trail, Reading PA, www.pagodapacers.com
23: Spring Fever 5K/2M, Boyertown PA, www.springfever.webs.com
24: Spring Zing 5K, Ambler PA, wamack@aol.com
30: Sandy Hill Preschool 5K, Coatesville PA, www.sandyhillpreschool.com
30: Safe From the Sun 5K, Villanova PA, www.z2ststems.com
May
1: Lehigh Valley Half Marathon/5K, Allentown PA, www.lehighvalleyhalfmarathon.com
1: Broad Street 10M, Philadelphia PA, wwwbroadstreetrun.com
1: KUBoK 5K, kutztown PA, mgodo073.live@kutztown.edu
1: Bassman Sprint/Olympic Tri, Tuckerton NJ, www.trifind.com
4: Cinco de Mayo 5K, Quakertown PA, www.ubymca.org
7: Devilman tri, Cedarville NJ, www.trifind.com
7: Come Unity 6K, Norrisotown PA, www.comeunitynow.org
7:LCMM Du, Lebanon PA, www.trifind.com
7: Cornerstone 5K, , www.bucks5kseries.com
7: Survive the 5K, East Greenville PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
7: Palisades 5K/1M, Palisades HS, PA
8: Susan Komen Race for the Cure 5K, Philadlephia PA, www.komenphiladelphia.org
14: Jersey Shore Women's Only/Men's Only Tris, Bayville NJ, www.trifind.com
14: Broad Street Rerun 5M/1M/0.5M, Lansdale PA, www.broadstreetrerun.com
14: Dark & Dirty Night 6.66 Trail, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
14: Pleasantville Bridge 6K, Oley PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
15: Bob Potts Marathon/5K, York PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
15: Delaware Marathon/relay/Half Marathon, Wilmington DE, www.delawaremarathon.com
15: Red Bank Tri/Aquabike, Red Bank NJ, www.trifind.com
15: Pocono Marathon/5K, Stroudsburg PA, www.poconomarathon.org
18: Sertoma 5K, , www.bucks5kseries.com
19: Third Thirsty Thursday, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
20: Hammonton Sprint Tri/Du, hammonton NJ, www.trifind.com
21: Got the Nerve Tri, Mt. Gretna PA, www.trifind.com
21: Running with Friends 10K/5K, Lake Nockamixon Park, PA, sbittman@unitedfriendsschool.org
22: Dirty German Endurance Fest 25K/50K/50M, Philadelphia PA, www.uberendurancesports.com
22: Give me 5 M/5K, Montgemeryville PA, www.actsportsmanagement.com
22: ODDyssey Half Marathon, Philadelphia, PA, www.oddysseyhalfmarathon.com
22: Panther Pounce 5K, Pocono Pines PA, www.pantherpounce.webs.com
28: Doylestown 5K, Doylestown PA, , www.bucks5kseries.com
28: Coopersburg 5K, Coopersburg, PA, www.coopersburg.org
29: Charlie horse Trail half Marathon, plowville PA, www.pagodapacers.com
30: Cheap, Fast. Not So Easy Tri, Island Heights NJ, www.trifind.com
June
4: Freedom to Liberty 4M, Bethlehem PA, www.fhs.beth.k12.pa.us
4: Wissahickon Trail Classic 10K, Philadelphia PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
4: Hanover t'wonship Women's 5K, www.hanovercommunitycenter.com
5: Black Bear Olympic Tri, Beltzville State Park, lehighton PA, www.trifind.com
5: Run the Gates 5M/1M, Levittown PA, www.runthegates.org
11: Main Street Mile, Perkasie PA
11: Chalfont Challenge 5K, Chalfont PA, www.bucks5kseries.com
11: Henry's Woods Trail 10K, jacobsberg State park PA, www.blazedtrailevents.com
11: Warrior Dash 3.5M Obstacle run, albrightsville PA, www.warriordash.com
11-12: Original Mud Run 10K, Philadelphia PA, www.theoriginalmudrun.com
12: Average Joe/Jane Tri, Quakertown PA, www.ubymca.org
12: Katz JCC Kid's Tri, Cherry hill NJ, www.katzjcc.org
16: Third Thirsty Thursday, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
20: Wilkes Barre Du, Wilkes Barre PA, www.trifinder.com
25-26: Philadelphia Insurance Tri/Du, Philadelphia PA, www.trifind.com
July
10: Double Trouble 15K/30K, Birdsboro PA , www.pretzelcitysports.com
10: Philadelphia Women's Tri, Philadelphia PA, www.cgiracing.com
16-17: 20 in 24, 24Hr/8.4M/8.4M, Philadelphia PA, www.20in24.com
17: Quadzilla 15K Trail Run, Trexler Park PA, www.blazedtrailevents.com
17: Merrell Mud Run 10K/5K, Philadelphia PA, www.downanddirtymudrun.com
21: Third Thirsty Thursday, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
23-24: NJ State Sprint/Olympic Tris, www.cgiracing.com
30: Bald Bear Tri, Macungie PA, www.trimaxendurancesports.com
August
6: Blue Eagle 5K, Nazareth PA, www.nazarethtrackandcrosscountry.com
15: Half Wit Trail Half Marathon, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
17L Dash & Splash 5K, Hatfield PA, www.actsportsmanagement.com
18: Third Thirsty Thursday, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
21: Run 4 Sam, 4M/10K/2M/0.25M, Reading PA, www.run4sam.net
27: Eagle Hadventurish 5K/7M Trail Adventure Race, Brickerville PA, rbradley@dejazzd.com
27: Keystone State Tri, Lewisberry PA, www.trimaxendurance.com
28: Hit the Hay 8.1M Trail, Birdsboro PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
28: Perk Up Half Marathon, Pennsburg PA, www.perkuphalfmarathon.com
Keep me posted on favorite races and your race results.
Bill
Welcome to Eric Newell. Eric tells us, "I started running as a way of getting back in shape in September. Since then I've managed to work up to almost 3 miles, at a pace between 8-9 minutes per mile. It's addictive, though running in the dark and freezing temps are a little daunting! Trying to work up the nerve to run my first 5k soon, and I'd definitely be interested in attending some of the group runs."
Stretchin' Out
This from Dawn Lowe. Let me know if you're interested and I'll get you in touch with Dawn: "I am happy to introduce the opening of DreamCatcher Hot Yoga in Richlandtown. I invite you to give this amazing workout a try. It is a set series of 26 poses in 98-105 degree heat with 40% humidity for 90 minutes. The heat allows you to flex and stretch like never before. If you have never given hot yoga a try, dont let the heat deter you. It is a great workout for advanced yogis and beginners alike. Each pose is taken to your own edge, not the teachers, not the student next to you. Everyone can benefit from doing yoga, from couch potatoes to athletes. Calling all runners with tight hamstrings!"
Great Gesture by the LVRR
The LVRR has opened 100 spots in the LV Half to benefit the victims of the recent Allentown gas explosion. Each spot will sell for $105 and all proceeds will be donated to the fund for them. Take advantage of one of these spots if you gotr shut out of the race, particularly since it supports such a great cause.
Ugly Ugly Ugly Mudder
Carpool. Quakertown T-Pike Park & Ride, leaving at 9:15. Be there with spare clothes and clean shoes. You may as well save on gas if you're going to get beaten up by the sadsts at Pretzel City Sports. (Actually sadist (Ron) because Helene is too sweet to be cruel.)
Endurance Sports Expo
The Endurance Sports Expo is coming to the Valley Forge area on February 26 and 27! This year's expanded expo features countless products that can make you a better runner. The Endurance Sports Expo takes place on February 26 & 27 at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA (next to Valley Forge National Park, the Perkiomen Trail and Arnold's Indoor Go-Karts). The Expo is a great time to catch-up with friends, check out new gear and dream of warm weather.
Via Marathon
Registration has opened for the via Marathon, Half marathon and Relay on September 11. This is one of the nicer local events, largely running along the Lehigh Canal and the towpath, a good surface for running. With local legend Bart Yasso behind it, it's also well organized and runner friendly. More details at http://www.vianet.org/events/marathon/registration/index.shtml
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Runner's High
Recent research shows that the runner's is not caused by endorphins but by endocannabidoids, natural molecules that have effects similar to marijuana. One wonders if possession of running shoes with intent to distribute will become a felony. just don't inhale, especially the shoes! http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/02/16/phys-ed-what-really-causes-runners-high/
Clean Air 5K Team Discount
A few weeks ago I mentioned the Clean Air 5K and the offer for a team discount to different running clubs. The code is Team25 and can be used up until April 11th. More detail, including the race website on the race calendar.
Club Races
This week's warm weather hold the promise of significant mud for the Ugly Mudder. Or ice, or snow.
Feb 27: Ugly Mudder 7.25 Trail Reading PA
Mar 5: Rotary Run for Youth 4M/10M, Quakertown PA
Apr 2: Tennis Zone 5K, Quakertown PA
Apr 16: SASH 5K, Sellersville PA
Apr 21: Third Thirsty Thursday, Reading PA
May 4: Cinco de Mayo 5K, Quakertown PA
May 7: Survive the 5K, East Greenville PA
May 7: Palisades 5K/1M, Palisades HS, PA
May 14: Dark & Dirty 6.66M Night Trail, Reading PA
May 19: Third Thirsty Thursday, Reading PA
May 28: Coopersburg 5K, Coopersburg PA
Jun 11: Main Street Mile, Perkasie PA
Jun 12: Average Joe/Jane Tri, Quakertown PA
Jun 16: Third Thirsty Thursday, Reading PA
Jul 10: Double Trouble 15K/30K Trail, Birdsboro PA
Jul 21: Third Thirsty Thursday, Reading PA
Aug 15: Half Wit Trail Half Marathon, reading PA
Aug 18: Third Thirsty Thursday, 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.
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, Gene Lund, Debi Golbreski
Sunday: Perkiomen Trail (Crusher Road) 10:00 AM, Randy Opdyke
Race Results
One half-marathon from two weeks ago and an almost-half-marathon in Tyler Park.
2/13/11
Eenie-Meanie Minie Moe 12.7? (154)
Hilary Goodman - 1:41:28, 47th
John Guth - 1:46:29, 72nd
Steve White - 2:05:41, 127th
Jim Higgins - 2:11:05, 144th
2/6/11
Melbourne FL Half Marathon (1,029)
Tom Jennings, 1:37:39, 102nd, AG2
Race Calendar (Club Races in Bold)
February
12: PA State Snowhoe 5K/10K Championship, Nescopek State Park, Drums PA, www.snowshoeracing.com
12: Feel the Love 5K, Bryn Mawr PA, www.brynmawrrunningco.com
13: Eenie-Meanie-Minie-Moe Half Marathon, Tyler State Park, Newtown PA, www.bcrr.info
13: Mid Atlantic Multisport Indoor Tri, Springfield PA, www.trifind.com
13: Philadelphia Indoors Masters T&F, Glen Mills PA, www.pmtf.net
19: Febapple Frozen 50 50M/50K/21M/10K, South Mountain Park NJ, www.njtrailseries.com
19: Pickle Winter Series 3M/4.7M, Media PA, www.runtheday.com
19: Frostbite 5M, Ambler PA, www.aarclub.com
20: Staggered Start 4.6M, Tyler State Park, Newtown PA, www.bcrr.info
27: Philadelphia Indoors Masters T&F, Widener University, Chester PA, www.pmtf.net
27: Ugly Mudder 7.25M Trail, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
March
5: Rotary Run for Youth 10M/4M, Quakertown PA, www.preztelcitysports.com
6: Shiver by the River, Reading PA, www.pagodapacers.com
6: Mid Atlantic Multisport Indoor Tri, Springfield PA, www.trifind.com
13: St. Patty's Shocker 5K, North Wales PA, tmod@aol.com
19: Coventry Challenge 5K/1M, Pottstown PA, www.educatingforlife.com
19: Run to Live 8K/5K/0.5M, Whitehall PA, www.pcflv.org
19: Pickle Winter Series 3M/4.7M, Media PA, www.runtheday.com
19: NJ Trail UltraFest 100M/100K/50M/50K/Marathon, Long Valley NJ, www.njtrailseries.com
19: Philadelphia Stair Climb, Philadelphia PA, http://www.lungusa.org/pledge-events/pa/philadelphia-climb/
19-20: Yeungling Shamrock 8K/Half Marathon/Marathon, VA Beach VA, www.shamrockmarathon.com
20: Get Your Rear in Gear 10K/5K/2M/0.25M, Philadelphia PA, www.getyourrearingear.com
20: West End St. Pat's 5K, Allentown PA, www.westendstpats5k.com
20: Trimax St. Patty's Scramble 15K/6K Trail, Blue Marsh (Leesport PA), www.trimaxendurancesports.com
20: Doylestown YMCA 5K, Doylestown PA, www.bucks5kseries.com
26: Suntrust National Marathon/Half Marathon/Relay, Washington DC, www.nationalmarathon.com
26: Audubon YMCA 5K, Audubon PA, bsantoro@fvymca.org
26: Phoenixville Fitness 5K, Phoenixville PA, www.runtheday.com
26: Phillies 5K, Citizens Bank Park, philadelphia PA, www.philadelphiaphillies.mlb.com
27: Runny Nose 5K/2M, Abington PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
27: Caesar Rodney Half Marathon, Wilmington DE, www.races2run.com
April
1: Manayunk Fools Run 5K, Manyunk PA, http://www.walkjogrun.net/events/walking/Manayunk-Fools-Run/1924040
2: Tennis Zone Fitness 5K, Quakertown PA, www.thetenniszone.us
2: Kutztown Fool's run 10M/5K, www.kutztownfoolsrun.com
2: Push the Rock 5K/1M, Allentown PA, www.pushtherock.com
2: Tyler Arboretum 10K Trail Run, Media PA, www.tylertrailrun.com
2: Run for Brain Injuries 5K, newtown PA, www.campcranium.org
3: New Hope Solebury Spirtit 5K, New Hope PA, www.bucks5kseries.com
3: Bucks County Half Marathon, Newtown PA, www.buckscountymarathon.com
3: Purple Pinkie 5K, Center Valley PA, www.rotarydistrict7430.org
9: Bucks County Duathlon, Peace Valley park PA, http://www.doylestowndu.com/
9: Concrodia Lutheran Academy Pheasant 5K, Slatington PA, lg13667@yahoo.com
9: Spring Forward 5K, Pottstown PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
9: Trots for Trykes 10K, Coplay PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
9: Run With Eagles 5K, allentown PA, www.raceforum.com
9: Garden Spot Marathon/Relay/Half Marathon, New Holland PA, www.gardenspotmarathon.org
9: Race Against Racism, Moravian College, Bethlehem PA, http://www.active.com/running/bethlehem-pa/5k-race-against-racism-2011
9: Race Against Racism 5K, Kutztown PA, www.rarku@yahoo.com
10: Burning for Learning 5K, fort Washington PA, www.active.com
10: Emmaus 4Miler, Emmaus PA, www.lvrr.org
10: Pancreatic Cancer 5K, Hibernia County Park PA, www.runtheday.com
10: Legs Against Arms 5K, Philadelphia PA, www.legsagainstarms.org
10: Hatfield 5 & Dime 5M/10M, Hatfield PA, http://www.actsportsmanagement.com/
10: RACC 5K, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
10: Run for Jake 5K, Wyncote PA, www.runforjake.com
16: Bridge Valley Race for Autism, , www.bucks5kseries.com
16: Clean Air Run, Philadelphia PA, http://www.cleanair.org/calendar/30th_anniversary_5k_run_clean_air_and_earth_day_celebration
16: SASH 5K, Sellersville PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
16: Gener8tion 8K, philadelphia PA, www.generationrun.com
16: Strides for Shelter 5K, Bethlehem PA, www.stridesforshelter.com
17: Gordie's 5K, Gap PA, www.gordiesrun.synthasite.com
17: Revolutionary 5M, Valley Forge Park PA, www.revolutionaryrun.org
17: Hibernia Off Road Duathlon, Coatsville PA, www.bikereg.com
17: Riverwinds Tri/Du/Aquabike/kids. West Depford NJ, www.trifind.com
17: Unite Half Marathon, Rutgers Univ., new Brunswick NJ, www.unitehalfmarathon.com
17: Stateliner Spring Classic, Phillipsburg NJ, springclassic@hotmail.com
21: Third Thirsty Thursday, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
23: Mt. Penn Mudfest 15 Trail, Reading PA, www.pagodapacers.com
23: Spring Fever 5K/2M, Boyertown PA, www.springfever.webs.com
24: Spring Zing 5K, Ambler PA, wamack@aol.com
30: Sandy Hill Preschool 5K, Coatesville PA, www.sandyhillpreschool.com
30: Safe From the Sun 5K, Villanova PA, www.z2ststems.com
May
1: Lehigh Valley Half Marathon/5K, Allentown PA, www.lehighvalleyhalfmarathon.com
1: Broad Street 10M, Philadelphia PA, wwwbroadstreetrun.com
1: KUBoK 5K, kutztown PA, mgodo073.live@kutztown.edu
1: Bassman Sprint/Olympic Tri, Tuckerton NJ, www.trifind.com
4: Cinco de Mayo 5K, Quakertown PA, www.ubymca.org
7: Devilman tri, Cedarville NJ, www.trifind.com
7: Come Unity 6K, Norrisotown PA, www.comeunitynow.org
7:LCMM Du, Lebanon PA, www.trifind.com
7: Cornerstone 5K, , www.bucks5kseries.com
7: Survive the 5K, East Greenville PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
7: Palisades 5K/1M, Palisades HS, PA
8: Susan Komen Race for the Cure 5K, Philadlephia PA, www.komenphiladelphia.org
14: Jersey Shore Women's Only/Men's Only Tris, Bayville NJ, www.trifind.com
14: Broad Street Rerun 5M/1M/0.5M, Lansdale PA, www.broadstreetrerun.com
14: Dark & Dirty Night 6.66 Trail, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
14: Pleasantville Bridge 6K, Oley PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
15: Bob Potts Marathon/5K, York PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
15: Delaware Marathon/relay/Half Marathon, Wilmington DE, www.delawaremarathon.com
15: Red Bank Tri/Aquabike, Red Bank NJ, www.trifind.com
15: Pocono Marathon/5K, Stroudsburg PA, www.poconomarathon.org
18: Sertoma 5K, , www.bucks5kseries.com
19: Third Thirsty Thursday, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
20: Hammonton Sprint Tri/Du, hammonton NJ, www.trifind.com
21: Got the Nerve Tri, Mt. Gretna PA, www.trifind.com
21: Running with Friends 10K/5K, Lake Nockamixon Park, PA, sbittman@unitedfriendsschool.org
22: Dirty German Endurance Fest 25K/50K/50M, Philadelphia PA, www.uberendurancesports.com
22: Give me 5 M/5K, Montgemeryville PA, www.actsportsmanagement.com
22: ODDyssey Half Marathon, Philadelphia, PA, www.oddysseyhalfmarathon.com
22: Panther Pounce 5K, Pocono Pines PA, www.pantherpounce.webs.com
28: Doylestown 5K, Doylestown PA, , www.bucks5kseries.com
28: Coopersburg 5K, Coopersburg, PA, www.coopersburg.org
29: Charlie horse Trail half Marathon, plowville PA, www.pagodapacers.com
30: Cheap, Fast. Not So Easy Tri, Island Heights NJ, www.trifind.com
June
4: Freedom to Liberty 4M, Bethlehem PA, www.fhs.beth.k12.pa.us
4: Wissahickon Trail Classic 10K, Philadelphia PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
4: Hanover t'wonship Women's 5K, www.hanovercommunitycenter.com
5: Black Bear Olympic Tri, Beltzville State Park, lehighton PA, www.trifind.com
5: Run the Gates 5M/1M, Levittown PA, www.runthegates.org
11: Main Street Mile, Perkasie PA
11: Chalfont Challenge 5K, Chalfont PA, www.bucks5kseries.com
11: Henry's Woods Trail 10K, jacobsberg State park PA, www.blazedtrailevents.com
11: Warrior Dash 3.5M Obstacle run, albrightsville PA, www.warriordash.com
11-12: Original Mud Run 10K, Philadelphia PA, www.theoriginalmudrun.com
12: Average Joe/Jane Tri, Quakertown PA, www.ubymca.org
12: Katz JCC Kid's Tri, Cherry hill NJ, www.katzjcc.org
16: Third Thirsty Thursday, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
20: Wilkes Barre Du, Wilkes Barre PA, www.trifinder.com
25-26: Philadelphia Insurance Tri/Du, Philadelphia PA, www.trifind.com
July
10: Double Trouble 15K/30K, Birdsboro PA , www.pretzelcitysports.com
10: Philadelphia Women's Tri, Philadelphia PA, www.cgiracing.com
16-17: 20 in 24, 24Hr/8.4M/8.4M, Philadelphia PA, www.20in24.com
17: Quadzilla 15K Trail Run, Trexler Park PA, www.blazedtrailevents.com
17: Merrell Mud Run 10K/5K, Philadelphia PA, www.downanddirtymudrun.com
21: Third Thirsty Thursday, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
23-24: NJ State Sprint/Olympic Tris, www.cgiracing.com
30: Bald Bear Tri, Macungie PA, www.trimaxendurancesports.com
August
6: Blue Eagle 5K, Nazareth PA, www.nazarethtrackandcrosscountry.com
15: Half Wit Trail Half Marathon, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
17L Dash & Splash 5K, Hatfield PA, www.actsportsmanagement.com
18: Third Thirsty Thursday, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
21: Run 4 Sam, 4M/10K/2M/0.25M, Reading PA, www.run4sam.net
27: Eagle Hadventurish 5K/7M Trail Adventure Race, Brickerville PA, rbradley@dejazzd.com
27: Keystone State Tri, Lewisberry PA, www.trimaxendurance.com
28: Hit the Hay 8.1M Trail, Birdsboro PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
28: Perk Up Half Marathon, Pennsburg PA, www.perkuphalfmarathon.com
Keep me posted on favorite races and your race results.
Bill
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Turning One, Turning Ugly (with Carpool), Turning Flexible
Posting early this week. . .
Happy Birthday
Congratulations to Jill Forsythe for the one-year anniversary of Lehigh Valley Running Scene. Between news, profiles, give-aways and events through the website and Facebook, Jill's done yeo-woman work to unite the local running community. Thanks for a job well done with more to come..
Ugly Ugly Ugly Mudder
2007 - Ice covered hills only navigable in a seated position with face-plants into trees the sole available method of stopping.
2010 - Knee-deep snow with a 12" wide single track beaten down by the leaders.
What will 2011 bring? The current alternating warm and cold looks like ice. A few more snowstorms and we're in for a repeat of last year. Or it could be warm for the next three weeks and we trade knee deep snow for knee deep mud. Who would want to miss any of these? Carpool. Quakertown T-Pike Park & Ride, leaving at 9:15. Be there with spare clothes and clean shoes.
Being Adaptable
Nice job by Superbowl 10K co-directors Chris Garges and Carly Patterson in being able to adapt the Superbowl 10K course due to icy conditions. It was also nice to have the runners adapt with no griping I heard. There was plenty of traffic at the water stop with runners going in both directions.
Race Calendar
Lots of additions to the race calendar, including any number directed by club members. Make sure to choose those races when you can to help your fellow Bux-Monters.
Club Races
Steelers or Packers? Packers or Steelers? Either way, hit the races to pre-work off the game time snacks. Head out to the Shiver by the River is you're not already registered for the Superbowl 10K.
Feb 6: Super Bowl 10K, Allentown PA
Feb 27: Ugly Mudder 7.25 Trail Reading PA
Mar 5: Rotary Run for Youth 4M/10M, Quakertown PA
Apr 2: Tennis Zone 5K, Quakertown PA
Apr 16: SASH 5K, Sellersville PA
Apr 21: Third Thirsty Thursday, Reading PA
May 4: Cinco de Mayo 5K, Quakertown PA
May 7: Survive the 5K, East Greenville PA
May 7: Palisades 5K/1M, Palisades HS, PA
May 14: Dark & Dirty 6.66M Night Trail, Reading PA
May 19: Third Thirsty Thursday, Reading PA
May 28: Coopersburg 5K, Coopersburg PA
Jun 11: Main Street Mile, Perkasie PA
Jun 12: Average Joe/Jane Tri, Quakertown PA
Jun 16: Third Thirsty Thursday, Reading PA
Jul 10: Double Trouble 15K/30K Trail, Birdsboro PA
Jul 21: Third Thirsty Thursday, Reading PA
Aug 15: Half Wit Trail Half Marathon, reading PA
Aug 18: Third Thirsty Thursday, 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.
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, Gene Lund, Debi Golbreski
Sunday: Perkiomen Trail (Crusher Road) 10:00 AM, Randy Opdyke
Race Results
A busy Sunday. Fortunately nobody tries racing on Saturday. A bunch of Steeler jerseys at the Superbowl 10K, a smattering of GB fans but no Seahawk shirts to be seen.
2/6/11
Superbowl 10K (450)
Jeff Dimmig - 38:05, 12th, AG3
Jeremy Garges - 40:52, 25th
Dean Dimmig - 41:06, 28th
Mike Clarke - 45:31, 81st, AG2
Swamp Feinauer - 47:16, 106th, AG2
D. Hettrick - 47:36, 113th, AG2
Wayne Sigler - 50:10, 156th
Nancy Moldofsky - 54:34, 247th
Michele Litke - 1:02:49, 378th
Jill Forsythe - 1:04:04, 394th
Philip Moldofsky - 1:12:52, 445th
Shiver 10K (163)
John Guth - 42:04, 30th
Warren Taylor - 48:01, 80th
Shiver 5K (238)
Heidi Pernia - 21:39, 47th
Nolan - 22:29, 58th
Pam Hughes - 22:42, 63rd
Michelle Guth - 23:39, 80th
Zach Pernia - 35:12, 217th
Pick Your Way 5.3 (204)
Steve White - 46:50, 134th
Matt Ryan - 53:10, 184th
Susqehanna Ridge Runners Winter Series 5M (112)
Michael Womelsdorf - 32:20, 6th
Race Calendar (Club Races in Bold)
February
12: PA State Snowhoe 5K/10K Championship, Nescopek State Park, Drums PA, www.snowshoeracing.com
12: Feel the Love 5K, Bryn Mawr PA, www.brynmawrrunningco.com
13: Eenie-Meanie-Minie-Moe Half Marathon, Tyler State Park, Newtown PA, www.bcrr.info
13: Mid Atlantic Multisport Indoor Tri, Springfield PA, www.trifind.com
13: Philadelphia Indoors Masters T&F, Glen Mills PA, www.pmtf.net
19: Febapple Frozen 50 50M/50K/21M/10K, South Mountain Park NJ, www.njtrailseries.com
19: Pickle Winter Series 3M/4.7M, Media PA, www.runtheday.com
19: Frostbite 5M, Ambler PA, www.aarclub.com
20: Staggered Start 4.6M, Tyler State Park, Newtown PA, www.bcrr.info
27: Philadelphia Indoors Masters T&F, Widener University, Chester PA, www.pmtf.net
27: Ugly Mudder 7.25M Trail, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
March
5: Rotary Run for Youth 10M/4M, Quakertown PA, www.prestelcitysports.com
6: Shiver by the River, Reading PA, www.pagodapacers.com
6: Mid Atlantic Multisport Indoor Tri, Springfield PA, www.trifind.com
13: St. Patty's Shocker 5K, North Wales PA, tmod@aol.com
19: Coventry Challenge 5K/1M, Pottstown PA, www.educatingforlife.com
19: Run to Live 8K/5K/0.5M, Whitehall PA, www.pcflv.org
19: Pickle Winter Series 3M/4.7M, Media PA, www.runtheday.com
19: NJ Trail UltraFest 100M/100K/50M/50K/Marathon, Long Valley NJ, www.njtrailseries.com
19: Philadelphia Stair Climb, Philadelphia PA, http://www.lungusa.org/pledge-events/pa/philadelphia-climb/
19-20: Yeungling Shamrock 8K/Half Marathon/Marathon, VA Beach VA, www.shamrockmarathon.com
20: Get Your Rear in Gear 10K/5K/2M/0.25M, Philadelphia PA, www.getyourrearingear.com
20: West End St. Pat's 5K, Allentown PA, www.westendstpats5k.com
20: Trimax St. Patty's Scramble 15K/6K Trail, Blue Marsh (Leesport PA), www.trimaxendurancesports.com
20: Doylestown YMCA 5K, Doylestown PA, www.bucks5kseries.com
26: Suntrust National Marathon/Half Marathon/Relay, Washington DC, www.nationalmarathon.com
26: Audubon YMCA 5K, Audubon PA, bsantoro@fvymca.org
26: Phoenixville Fitness 5K, Phoenixville PA, www.runtheday.com
26: Phillies 5K, Citizens Bank Park, philadelphia PA, www.philadelphiaphillies.mlb.com
27: Runny Nose 5K/2M, Abington PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
27: Caesar Rodney Half Marathon, Wilmington DE, www.races2run.com
April
1: Manayunk Fools Run 5K, Manyunk PA, http://www.walkjogrun.net/events/walking/Manayunk-Fools-Run/1924040
2: Tennis Zone Fitness 5K, Quakertown PA, www.thetenniszone.us
2: Kutztown Fool's run 10M/5K, www.kutztownfoolsrun.com
2: Push the Rock 5K/1M, Allentown PA, www.pushtherock.com
2: Tyler Arboretum 10K Trail Run, Media PA, www.tylertrailrun.com
2: Run for Brain Injuries 5K, newtown PA, www.campcranium.org
3: New Hope Solebury Spirtit 5K, New Hope PA, www.bucks5kseries.com
3: Bucks County Half Marathon, Newtown PA, www.buckscountymarathon.com
3: Purple Pinkie 5K, Center Valley PA, www.rotarydistrict7430.org
9: Concrodia Lutheran Academy Pheasant 5K, Slatington PA, lg13667@yahoo.com
9: Spring fforward 5K, Pottstown PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
9: Trots for Trykes 10K, Coplay PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
9: Run With Eagles 5K, allentown PA, www.raceforum.com
9: Garden Spot Marathon/Relay/Half Marathon, New Holland PA, www.gardenspotmarathon.org
9: Race Against Racism 5K, Kutztown PA, www.rarku@yahoo.com
10: Burning for Learning 5K, fort Washington PA, www.active.com
10: Emmaus 4Miler, Emmaus PA, www.lvrr.org
10: Pancreatic Cancer 5K, Hibernia County Park PA, www.runtheday.com
10: Legs Against Arms 5K, Philadelphia PA, www.legsagainstarms.org
10: Hatfield 5 & Dime 5M/10M, Hatfield PA, http://www.actsportsmanagement.com/
10: RACC 5K, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
10: Run for Jake 5K, Wyncote PA, www.runforjake.com
16: Bridge Valley Race for Autism, , www.bucks5kseries.com
16: Clean Air Run, Philadelphia PA, http://www.cleanair.org/calendar/30th_anniversary_5k_run_clean_air_and_earth_day_celebration
16: SASH 5K, sellersville PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
16: Gener8tion 8K, philadelphia PA, www.generationrun.com
16: Strides for Shelter 5K, Bethlehem PA, www.stridesforshelter.com
17: Gordie's 5K, Gap PA, www.gordiesrun.synthasite.com
17: Revolutionary 5M, Valley Forge Park PA, www.revolutionaryrun.org
17: Hibernia Off Road Duathlon, Coatsville PA, www.bikereg.com
17: Riverwinds Tri/Du/Aquabike/kids. West Depford NJ, www.trifind.com
17: Unite Half Marathon, Rutgers Univ., new Brunswick NJ, www.unitehalfmarathon.com
17: Stateliner Spring Classic, Phillipsburg NJ, springclassic@hotmail.com
21: Third Thirsty Thursday, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
23: Mt. Penn Mudfest 15 Trail, Reading PA, www.pagodapacers.com
23: Spring Fever 5K/2M, Boyertown PA, www.springfever.webs.com
24: Spring Zing 5K, Ambler PA, wamack@aol.com
30: Sandy Hill Preschool 5K, Coatesville PA, www.sandyhillpreschool.com
30: Safe From the Sun 5K, Villanova PA, www.z2ststems.com
May
1: Lehigh Valley Half Marathon/5K, Allentown PA, www.lehighvalleyhalfmarathon.com
1: Broad Street 10M, Philadelphia PA, wwwbroadstreetrun.com
1: KUBoK 5K, kutztown PA, mgodo073.live@kutztown.edu
1: Bassman Sprint/Olympic Tri, Tuckerton NJ, www.trifind.com
4: Cinco de Mayo 5K, Quakertown PA, www.ubymca.org
7: Devilman tri, Cedarville NJ, www.trifind.com
7: Come Unity 6K, Norrisotown PA, www.comeunitynow.org
7:LCMM Du, Lebanon PA, www.trifind.com
7: Cornerstone 5K, , www.bucks5kseries.com
7: Survive the 5K, East Greenville PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
7: Palisades 5K/1M, Palisades HS, PA
8: Susan Komen Race for the Cure 5K, Philadlephia PA, www.komenphiladelphia.org
14: Jersey Shore Women's Only/Men's Only Tris, Bayville NJ, www.trifind.com
14: Broad Street Rerun 5M/1M/0.5M, Lansdale PA, www.broadstreetrerun.com
14: Dark & Dirty Night 6.66 Trail, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
14: Pleasantville Bridge 6K, Oley PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
15: Bob Potts Marathon/5K, York PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
15: Delaware Marathon/relay/Half Marathon, Wilmington DE, www.delawaremarathon.com
15: Red Bank Tri/Aquabike, Red Bank NJ, www.trifind.com
15: Pocono Marathon/5K, Stroudsburg PA, www.poconomarathon.org
18: Sertoma 5K, , www.bucks5kseries.com
19: Third Thirsty Thursday, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
20: Hammonton Sprint Tri/Du, hammonton NJ, www.trifind.com
21: Got the Nerve Tri, Mt. Gretna PA, www.trifind.com
21: Running with Friends 10K/5K, Lake Nockamixon Park, PA, sbittman@unitedfriendsschool.org
22: Dirty German Endurance Fest 25K/50K/50M, Philadelphia PA, www.uberendurancesports.com
22: ODDyssey Half Marathon, Philadelphia, PA, www.oddysseyhalfmarathon.com
22: Panther Pounce 5K, Pocono Pines PA, www.pantherpounce.webs.com
28: Doylestown 5K, Doylestown PA, , www.bucks5kseries.com
28: Coopersburg 5K, Coopersburg, PA, www.coopersburg.org
29: Charlie horse Trail half Marathon, plowville PA, www.pagodapacers.com
30: Cheap, Fast. Not So Easy Tri, Island Heights NJ, www.trifind.com
June
4: Freedom to Liberty 4M, Bethlehem PA, www.fhs.beth.k12.pa.us
4: Wissahickon Trail Classic 10K, Philadelphia PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
4: Hanover t'wonship Women's 5K, www.hanovercommunitycenter.com
5: Black Bear Olympic Tri, Beltzville State Park, lehighton PA, www.trifind.com
5: Run the Gates 5M/1M, Levittown PA, www.runthegates.org
11: Main Street Mile, Perkasie PA
11: Chalfont Challenge 5K, Chalfont PA, www.bucks5kseries.com
11: Warrior Dash 3.5M Obstacle run, albrightsville PA, www.warriordash.com
11-12: Original Mud Run 10K, Philadelphia PA, www.theoriginalmudrun.com
12: Average Joe/Jane Tri, Quakertown PA, www.ubymca.org
12: Katz JCC Kid's Tri, Cherry hill NJ, www.katzjcc.org
16: Third Thirsty Thursday, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
20: Wilkes Barre Du, Wilkes Barre PA, www.trifinder.com
25-26: Philadelphia Insurance Tri/Du, Philadelphia PA, www.trifind.com
July
10: Double Trouble 15K/30K, Birdsboro PA , www.pretzelcitysports.com
10: Philadelphia Women's Tri, Philadelphia PA, www.cgiracing.com
16-17: 20 in 24, 24Hr/8.4M/8.4M, Philadelphia PA, www.20in24.com
17: Merrell Mud Run 10K/5K, Philadelphia PA, www.downanddirtymudrun.com
21: Third Thirsty Thursday, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
23-24: NJ State Sprint/Olympic Tris, www.cgiracing.com
30: Bald Bear Tri, Macungie PA, www.trimaxendurancesports.com
August
6: Blue Eagle 5K, Nazareth PA, www.nazarethtrackandcrosscountry.com
15: Half Wit Trail Half Marathon, reading PA, www.pretelcitysports.com
17L Dash & Splash 5K, Hatfield PA, www.actsportsmanagement.com
18: Third Thirsty Thursday, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
21: Run 4 Sam, 4M/10K/2M/0.25M, Reading PA, www.run4sam.net
27: Eagle Hadventurish 5K/7M Trail Adventure Race, Brickerville PA, rbradley@dejazzd.com
27: Keystone State Tri, Lewisberry PA, www.trimaxendurance.com
28: Hit the hay 8.1M Trail, Birdsboro PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
28: Perk Up Half Marathon, Pennsburg PA, www.perkuphalfmarathon.com
Keep me posted on favorite races and your race results.
Bill
Happy Birthday
Congratulations to Jill Forsythe for the one-year anniversary of Lehigh Valley Running Scene. Between news, profiles, give-aways and events through the website and Facebook, Jill's done yeo-woman work to unite the local running community. Thanks for a job well done with more to come..
Ugly Ugly Ugly Mudder
2007 - Ice covered hills only navigable in a seated position with face-plants into trees the sole available method of stopping.
2010 - Knee-deep snow with a 12" wide single track beaten down by the leaders.
What will 2011 bring? The current alternating warm and cold looks like ice. A few more snowstorms and we're in for a repeat of last year. Or it could be warm for the next three weeks and we trade knee deep snow for knee deep mud. Who would want to miss any of these? Carpool. Quakertown T-Pike Park & Ride, leaving at 9:15. Be there with spare clothes and clean shoes.
Being Adaptable
Nice job by Superbowl 10K co-directors Chris Garges and Carly Patterson in being able to adapt the Superbowl 10K course due to icy conditions. It was also nice to have the runners adapt with no griping I heard. There was plenty of traffic at the water stop with runners going in both directions.
Race Calendar
Lots of additions to the race calendar, including any number directed by club members. Make sure to choose those races when you can to help your fellow Bux-Monters.
Club Races
Steelers or Packers? Packers or Steelers? Either way, hit the races to pre-work off the game time snacks. Head out to the Shiver by the River is you're not already registered for the Superbowl 10K.
Feb 6: Super Bowl 10K, Allentown PA
Feb 27: Ugly Mudder 7.25 Trail Reading PA
Mar 5: Rotary Run for Youth 4M/10M, Quakertown PA
Apr 2: Tennis Zone 5K, Quakertown PA
Apr 16: SASH 5K, Sellersville PA
Apr 21: Third Thirsty Thursday, Reading PA
May 4: Cinco de Mayo 5K, Quakertown PA
May 7: Survive the 5K, East Greenville PA
May 7: Palisades 5K/1M, Palisades HS, PA
May 14: Dark & Dirty 6.66M Night Trail, Reading PA
May 19: Third Thirsty Thursday, Reading PA
May 28: Coopersburg 5K, Coopersburg PA
Jun 11: Main Street Mile, Perkasie PA
Jun 12: Average Joe/Jane Tri, Quakertown PA
Jun 16: Third Thirsty Thursday, Reading PA
Jul 10: Double Trouble 15K/30K Trail, Birdsboro PA
Jul 21: Third Thirsty Thursday, Reading PA
Aug 15: Half Wit Trail Half Marathon, reading PA
Aug 18: Third Thirsty Thursday, 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.
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, Gene Lund, Debi Golbreski
Sunday: Perkiomen Trail (Crusher Road) 10:00 AM, Randy Opdyke
Race Results
A busy Sunday. Fortunately nobody tries racing on Saturday. A bunch of Steeler jerseys at the Superbowl 10K, a smattering of GB fans but no Seahawk shirts to be seen.
2/6/11
Superbowl 10K (450)
Jeff Dimmig - 38:05, 12th, AG3
Jeremy Garges - 40:52, 25th
Dean Dimmig - 41:06, 28th
Mike Clarke - 45:31, 81st, AG2
Swamp Feinauer - 47:16, 106th, AG2
D. Hettrick - 47:36, 113th, AG2
Wayne Sigler - 50:10, 156th
Nancy Moldofsky - 54:34, 247th
Michele Litke - 1:02:49, 378th
Jill Forsythe - 1:04:04, 394th
Philip Moldofsky - 1:12:52, 445th
Shiver 10K (163)
John Guth - 42:04, 30th
Warren Taylor - 48:01, 80th
Shiver 5K (238)
Heidi Pernia - 21:39, 47th
Nolan - 22:29, 58th
Pam Hughes - 22:42, 63rd
Michelle Guth - 23:39, 80th
Zach Pernia - 35:12, 217th
Pick Your Way 5.3 (204)
Steve White - 46:50, 134th
Matt Ryan - 53:10, 184th
Susqehanna Ridge Runners Winter Series 5M (112)
Michael Womelsdorf - 32:20, 6th
Race Calendar (Club Races in Bold)
February
12: PA State Snowhoe 5K/10K Championship, Nescopek State Park, Drums PA, www.snowshoeracing.com
12: Feel the Love 5K, Bryn Mawr PA, www.brynmawrrunningco.com
13: Eenie-Meanie-Minie-Moe Half Marathon, Tyler State Park, Newtown PA, www.bcrr.info
13: Mid Atlantic Multisport Indoor Tri, Springfield PA, www.trifind.com
13: Philadelphia Indoors Masters T&F, Glen Mills PA, www.pmtf.net
19: Febapple Frozen 50 50M/50K/21M/10K, South Mountain Park NJ, www.njtrailseries.com
19: Pickle Winter Series 3M/4.7M, Media PA, www.runtheday.com
19: Frostbite 5M, Ambler PA, www.aarclub.com
20: Staggered Start 4.6M, Tyler State Park, Newtown PA, www.bcrr.info
27: Philadelphia Indoors Masters T&F, Widener University, Chester PA, www.pmtf.net
27: Ugly Mudder 7.25M Trail, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
March
5: Rotary Run for Youth 10M/4M, Quakertown PA, www.prestelcitysports.com
6: Shiver by the River, Reading PA, www.pagodapacers.com
6: Mid Atlantic Multisport Indoor Tri, Springfield PA, www.trifind.com
13: St. Patty's Shocker 5K, North Wales PA, tmod@aol.com
19: Coventry Challenge 5K/1M, Pottstown PA, www.educatingforlife.com
19: Run to Live 8K/5K/0.5M, Whitehall PA, www.pcflv.org
19: Pickle Winter Series 3M/4.7M, Media PA, www.runtheday.com
19: NJ Trail UltraFest 100M/100K/50M/50K/Marathon, Long Valley NJ, www.njtrailseries.com
19: Philadelphia Stair Climb, Philadelphia PA, http://www.lungusa.org/pledge-events/pa/philadelphia-climb/
19-20: Yeungling Shamrock 8K/Half Marathon/Marathon, VA Beach VA, www.shamrockmarathon.com
20: Get Your Rear in Gear 10K/5K/2M/0.25M, Philadelphia PA, www.getyourrearingear.com
20: West End St. Pat's 5K, Allentown PA, www.westendstpats5k.com
20: Trimax St. Patty's Scramble 15K/6K Trail, Blue Marsh (Leesport PA), www.trimaxendurancesports.com
20: Doylestown YMCA 5K, Doylestown PA, www.bucks5kseries.com
26: Suntrust National Marathon/Half Marathon/Relay, Washington DC, www.nationalmarathon.com
26: Audubon YMCA 5K, Audubon PA, bsantoro@fvymca.org
26: Phoenixville Fitness 5K, Phoenixville PA, www.runtheday.com
26: Phillies 5K, Citizens Bank Park, philadelphia PA, www.philadelphiaphillies.mlb.com
27: Runny Nose 5K/2M, Abington PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
27: Caesar Rodney Half Marathon, Wilmington DE, www.races2run.com
April
1: Manayunk Fools Run 5K, Manyunk PA, http://www.walkjogrun.net/events/walking/Manayunk-Fools-Run/1924040
2: Tennis Zone Fitness 5K, Quakertown PA, www.thetenniszone.us
2: Kutztown Fool's run 10M/5K, www.kutztownfoolsrun.com
2: Push the Rock 5K/1M, Allentown PA, www.pushtherock.com
2: Tyler Arboretum 10K Trail Run, Media PA, www.tylertrailrun.com
2: Run for Brain Injuries 5K, newtown PA, www.campcranium.org
3: New Hope Solebury Spirtit 5K, New Hope PA, www.bucks5kseries.com
3: Bucks County Half Marathon, Newtown PA, www.buckscountymarathon.com
3: Purple Pinkie 5K, Center Valley PA, www.rotarydistrict7430.org
9: Concrodia Lutheran Academy Pheasant 5K, Slatington PA, lg13667@yahoo.com
9: Spring fforward 5K, Pottstown PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
9: Trots for Trykes 10K, Coplay PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
9: Run With Eagles 5K, allentown PA, www.raceforum.com
9: Garden Spot Marathon/Relay/Half Marathon, New Holland PA, www.gardenspotmarathon.org
9: Race Against Racism 5K, Kutztown PA, www.rarku@yahoo.com
10: Burning for Learning 5K, fort Washington PA, www.active.com
10: Emmaus 4Miler, Emmaus PA, www.lvrr.org
10: Pancreatic Cancer 5K, Hibernia County Park PA, www.runtheday.com
10: Legs Against Arms 5K, Philadelphia PA, www.legsagainstarms.org
10: Hatfield 5 & Dime 5M/10M, Hatfield PA, http://www.actsportsmanagement.com/
10: RACC 5K, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
10: Run for Jake 5K, Wyncote PA, www.runforjake.com
16: Bridge Valley Race for Autism, , www.bucks5kseries.com
16: Clean Air Run, Philadelphia PA, http://www.cleanair.org/calendar/30th_anniversary_5k_run_clean_air_and_earth_day_celebration
16: SASH 5K, sellersville PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
16: Gener8tion 8K, philadelphia PA, www.generationrun.com
16: Strides for Shelter 5K, Bethlehem PA, www.stridesforshelter.com
17: Gordie's 5K, Gap PA, www.gordiesrun.synthasite.com
17: Revolutionary 5M, Valley Forge Park PA, www.revolutionaryrun.org
17: Hibernia Off Road Duathlon, Coatsville PA, www.bikereg.com
17: Riverwinds Tri/Du/Aquabike/kids. West Depford NJ, www.trifind.com
17: Unite Half Marathon, Rutgers Univ., new Brunswick NJ, www.unitehalfmarathon.com
17: Stateliner Spring Classic, Phillipsburg NJ, springclassic@hotmail.com
21: Third Thirsty Thursday, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
23: Mt. Penn Mudfest 15 Trail, Reading PA, www.pagodapacers.com
23: Spring Fever 5K/2M, Boyertown PA, www.springfever.webs.com
24: Spring Zing 5K, Ambler PA, wamack@aol.com
30: Sandy Hill Preschool 5K, Coatesville PA, www.sandyhillpreschool.com
30: Safe From the Sun 5K, Villanova PA, www.z2ststems.com
May
1: Lehigh Valley Half Marathon/5K, Allentown PA, www.lehighvalleyhalfmarathon.com
1: Broad Street 10M, Philadelphia PA, wwwbroadstreetrun.com
1: KUBoK 5K, kutztown PA, mgodo073.live@kutztown.edu
1: Bassman Sprint/Olympic Tri, Tuckerton NJ, www.trifind.com
4: Cinco de Mayo 5K, Quakertown PA, www.ubymca.org
7: Devilman tri, Cedarville NJ, www.trifind.com
7: Come Unity 6K, Norrisotown PA, www.comeunitynow.org
7:LCMM Du, Lebanon PA, www.trifind.com
7: Cornerstone 5K, , www.bucks5kseries.com
7: Survive the 5K, East Greenville PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
7: Palisades 5K/1M, Palisades HS, PA
8: Susan Komen Race for the Cure 5K, Philadlephia PA, www.komenphiladelphia.org
14: Jersey Shore Women's Only/Men's Only Tris, Bayville NJ, www.trifind.com
14: Broad Street Rerun 5M/1M/0.5M, Lansdale PA, www.broadstreetrerun.com
14: Dark & Dirty Night 6.66 Trail, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
14: Pleasantville Bridge 6K, Oley PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
15: Bob Potts Marathon/5K, York PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
15: Delaware Marathon/relay/Half Marathon, Wilmington DE, www.delawaremarathon.com
15: Red Bank Tri/Aquabike, Red Bank NJ, www.trifind.com
15: Pocono Marathon/5K, Stroudsburg PA, www.poconomarathon.org
18: Sertoma 5K, , www.bucks5kseries.com
19: Third Thirsty Thursday, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
20: Hammonton Sprint Tri/Du, hammonton NJ, www.trifind.com
21: Got the Nerve Tri, Mt. Gretna PA, www.trifind.com
21: Running with Friends 10K/5K, Lake Nockamixon Park, PA, sbittman@unitedfriendsschool.org
22: Dirty German Endurance Fest 25K/50K/50M, Philadelphia PA, www.uberendurancesports.com
22: ODDyssey Half Marathon, Philadelphia, PA, www.oddysseyhalfmarathon.com
22: Panther Pounce 5K, Pocono Pines PA, www.pantherpounce.webs.com
28: Doylestown 5K, Doylestown PA, , www.bucks5kseries.com
28: Coopersburg 5K, Coopersburg, PA, www.coopersburg.org
29: Charlie horse Trail half Marathon, plowville PA, www.pagodapacers.com
30: Cheap, Fast. Not So Easy Tri, Island Heights NJ, www.trifind.com
June
4: Freedom to Liberty 4M, Bethlehem PA, www.fhs.beth.k12.pa.us
4: Wissahickon Trail Classic 10K, Philadelphia PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
4: Hanover t'wonship Women's 5K, www.hanovercommunitycenter.com
5: Black Bear Olympic Tri, Beltzville State Park, lehighton PA, www.trifind.com
5: Run the Gates 5M/1M, Levittown PA, www.runthegates.org
11: Main Street Mile, Perkasie PA
11: Chalfont Challenge 5K, Chalfont PA, www.bucks5kseries.com
11: Warrior Dash 3.5M Obstacle run, albrightsville PA, www.warriordash.com
11-12: Original Mud Run 10K, Philadelphia PA, www.theoriginalmudrun.com
12: Average Joe/Jane Tri, Quakertown PA, www.ubymca.org
12: Katz JCC Kid's Tri, Cherry hill NJ, www.katzjcc.org
16: Third Thirsty Thursday, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
20: Wilkes Barre Du, Wilkes Barre PA, www.trifinder.com
25-26: Philadelphia Insurance Tri/Du, Philadelphia PA, www.trifind.com
July
10: Double Trouble 15K/30K, Birdsboro PA , www.pretzelcitysports.com
10: Philadelphia Women's Tri, Philadelphia PA, www.cgiracing.com
16-17: 20 in 24, 24Hr/8.4M/8.4M, Philadelphia PA, www.20in24.com
17: Merrell Mud Run 10K/5K, Philadelphia PA, www.downanddirtymudrun.com
21: Third Thirsty Thursday, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
23-24: NJ State Sprint/Olympic Tris, www.cgiracing.com
30: Bald Bear Tri, Macungie PA, www.trimaxendurancesports.com
August
6: Blue Eagle 5K, Nazareth PA, www.nazarethtrackandcrosscountry.com
15: Half Wit Trail Half Marathon, reading PA, www.pretelcitysports.com
17L Dash & Splash 5K, Hatfield PA, www.actsportsmanagement.com
18: Third Thirsty Thursday, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
21: Run 4 Sam, 4M/10K/2M/0.25M, Reading PA, www.run4sam.net
27: Eagle Hadventurish 5K/7M Trail Adventure Race, Brickerville PA, rbradley@dejazzd.com
27: Keystone State Tri, Lewisberry PA, www.trimaxendurance.com
28: Hit the hay 8.1M Trail, Birdsboro PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
28: Perk Up Half Marathon, Pennsburg PA, www.perkuphalfmarathon.com
Keep me posted on favorite races and your race results.
Bill
Thursday, February 3, 2011
New Members, Going Further South, Frostbite & Clean Air
New Members
Welcome to Ashley Malm. Ashley tells us, "I started running track in college at NJIT in 2005 just to stay in shape. I wasn't very fast, but I fell in love with distance running. After quitting track I began to run on my own and have done 5Ks, 10Ks, and this past year a couple half-marathons. Now I'm ready to try my hand at a marathon and have plans to run Boston and New York. For me it's not about the speed, but how far I can go."
Lori Shaw and James Rizol also join our posse.
Southern Marathon
Many runners head south in search of early season marathons. Here's almost the ultimate - the McMurdo Marathon in Antarctica. The second most southerly marathon in the world. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/30/sports/30antarctica.html?ref=sports
Another Chance to Freeze
Don't feel like traipsing to Antarctica? Here's a local opportunity to freeze to death. Not quite that bad but mark February 19 on your calendar for the Frostbite 5 Miler. The race is put on by our friends to the south in the Ambler Area Running Club and directed by our own Ira Meyers. The race attracts a big enough crowd for chip timing. So go to www.aarclub.com to find out more and register.
Race Discount
This from the Clear Air Council of Phila. I'll pass along the discount code in a future newsletter.: As January comes to a close, Clean Air Council can
Welcome to Ashley Malm. Ashley tells us, "I started running track in college at NJIT in 2005 just to stay in shape. I wasn't very fast, but I fell in love with distance running. After quitting track I began to run on my own and have done 5Ks, 10Ks, and this past year a couple half-marathons. Now I'm ready to try my hand at a marathon and have plans to run Boston and New York. For me it's not about the speed, but how far I can go."
Lori Shaw and James Rizol also join our posse.
Southern Marathon
Many runners head south in search of early season marathons. Here's almost the ultimate - the McMurdo Marathon in Antarctica. The second most southerly marathon in the world. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/30/sports/30antarctica.html?ref=sports
Another Chance to Freeze
Don't feel like traipsing to Antarctica? Here's a local opportunity to freeze to death. Not quite that bad but mark February 19 on your calendar for the Frostbite 5 Miler. The race is put on by our friends to the south in the Ambler Area Running Club and directed by our own Ira Meyers. The race attracts a big enough crowd for chip timing. So go to www.aarclub.com to find out more and register.
Race Discount
This from the Clear Air Council of Phila. I'll pass along the discount code in a future newsletter.: As January comes to a close, Clean Air Council can
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