Thursday, March 31, 2011

A Screed and Lots of New Races

A Shortie
Completing a 2 week race calendar update which makes the rest of the newsletter short.  Speaking of races, I was appalled at the $85 early bird price tag for the Philly Half.  I know big races are expensive to put on but it's time for us runners to take back our sport and stop getting raked over the coals by organizers who put the runners at the bottom of the list of their priorities.  You'll have ten times the enjoyment at the three to five local races  you could do for $85.  Local races where race directors put the runners first.  Like the ones on the "Club List" where Bux-Mont members are either the race directors or key volunteers. 

Group Run?
Saturday April 9, 10AM at the trailhead off Knight Road.  take 663 west of East Greenville, turn south on Knight and the trail parking lot is a short way down the road.  It gets to be muddy so bring extra shoes and socks for when we eat.  The post-run food is the reason we go.

Club Races
Start April at Jen Gaj's Tennis Zone 5K in Quakertown.  The course is dear flat except for the one curb you have to cross once heading out an once coming back.

Apr 2: Tennis Zone 5K, Quakertown PA
Apr 10: Black Sheep 5K, Oaks 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 17: Quadzilla 15K Trail Run, Trexler Park PA
Jul 21: Third Thirsty Thursday, Reading PA
Aug 15: Half Wit Trail Half Marathon, Reading PA
Aug 18: Third Thirsty Thursday, Reading PA
Aug 28: Run Wild at the Zoo 5K/10K, Allentown PA
Sep 3: Run for the Ages Age-Graded Trail 10K, Reading PA
Sep 4: Labor Pain  12 Hour Endurance Run, Reading PA

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
Again some distances and some 5Ks.  Besides the individual efforts, dean Dimmig';s Big 4+ was the top male team at the Caesar Rodney Half Marathon.  they were so good that Dean's time wasn't fast enough to count towards the team's total.

3/27/11
Ocean Drive Marathon (737)
Michael Womelsdorf - 3:13:12, 26th
Jerry Rossetti - 3:35:31, 104th, AG1
John Guth - 4:18:05, 385th

Caesar Rodney Half Marathon (1,316)
Chris Grges - 1:17:58th, 7th, AG3
Jeff Dimmig - 1:21:54, 13th
Jeremy Garges - 1:30:53, 90th
Anabelle Broadbent - 1:33:27, 126th
Dean Dimmig - 1:34:50, 146th
Kent Prizer - 1:37:10, 187th, AG3
Dave Broadbent - 1:38:42, 227th
Mike Clarke - 1:42:20, 318th
Art Burger - 1:42:36, 328th, AG2

Pediatric Cancer 8K (352)
Briel Dimmig - 51:04, 239th
Erik Rhoades - 51:04, 240th

3/26/11
Philadelphia Phillies 5K (2,592)
Dana Wentzel - 22:39, 118th, AG1
Mary Grucella - 34:38, 1,889th

Great Grizzly 5K (363))
Wayne Sigler - 22:02, 13th, AG2
Ivy Stock - 23:48, 25th, AG1
John Guth - 23:51, 28th
Ruth King - 26:08, 55th, AG1
Stephen White - 26:13, 56th, AG1
Blake Ewasaky - 26:19, 58th
Stephanie Rothenberg - 27:57, 91st
Hunter Ewaskey - 32:00, 156th
Tracy Jenkins - 32;01, 157th, AG3
Lora Sigler - 32:22, 163rd
Joey Horan - 33:36, 191st
Jerry Horan - 33:36, 192nd
Olivia Horan - 35:04, 220th


Coventry Challenge 5K (252)
John Guth - 20;32, 10th, AG2
Diane Hickey - 42:12, 220th


Race Calendar (Club Races in Bold)
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 Get the Lead out 5K/10K/1M, Ambler PA, www.2young2go.org
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: Run LV Spring Fling 5K, Allentown PA, www.runlehighvalley.com
3: New Hope Solebury Spirit 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: Spring Zing, Blue Bell PA, www.springzing5K.com
9: St. Jude Scramble 5K, Enola PA, www.trainyardgym.com
9: Oreland 5K, oreland PA, www.oreland5k.com
9: Will's 5K Classic, Chester PA, www.wtydf.com
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: Black Sheep 5K, warminster PA, hgood85@aol.com
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: Mud Dog 5K Obstacle Frederick MD, www.muddogrun.com
16: NAMI 5K, East Allen Township PA, www.namilehighvalley.org
16: Strides for Shelter 5K, Bethlehem PA, www.stridesforshelter.com
16: Baby's Breath 5K, Norristown PA, www.ababysbreath.org
17: Gordie's 5K, Gap PA, www.gordiesrun.synthasite.com
17: Cushion Peak Adventure Race, www.makebreak.com
17: Penn Relays Distance Classic 5K/20K, Philadelphia PA, www.pennrelays.com
17: Butler Half Marathon, Butler PA, www.butlerhalf.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 Tri 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: Miles for MJ5K, Harleysville PA, www.miles4mj.com
23: Sauder Easter Egg 5M & 10-25-50 Bike ride, Lititz PA, www.saudereggs.com
23: PA Summer Biathlon, Bloomsburg PA, barb123!ptd.net
23: Spring Fever 5K/2M, Boyertown PA, www.springfever.webs.com
23: Miles for Myeloma 5K, Philadelphia PA, www.philadelphia.myeloma.org
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: inVINCEable 5K, North Wales PA, www.mckeeverstavern.com
1: Wounded Warrior 5K, Reading PA, www.woundedwarrior5k.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
6: Taco Run 5K, Collegeville PA, www.wecanrun.org
7: Bike Eric 10/20/30/50M, www.jerseyrunner.com
7: Quad County Metric ride 31-76M, Green Lane PA, www.suburbancyclist.org
7: Devilman Tri, Cedarville NJ, www.trifind.com
7: Mrs. Smiths Women Only Yrail 5M, aimeeharmon2yahoo.com
7: Run For a Cure 5K, Allentown PA, www.raceforadam.com
7: Come Unity 6K, Norrisotown PA, www.comeunitynow.org
7: Stateline Loop Trail Race 9K/5K, Kennett Square PA, www.thelandconservancyforscc.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, info@pcfnow.com
8: Susan Komen Race for the Cure 5K, Philadlephia PA, www.komenphiladelphia.org
8: Run LV Mothers' Day/Iron Pigs 5K, Allentown PA, www.runlehighvalley.com
14: Good Samaritan 5K, Phoenixville PA, www.goodsamaritan.com
14: Maximizing Potential 5K, Elwyn PA, www.elwyn.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
14: J's Run 5K, Bethlehem PA, pjlo5@verizon.net
14: Solehi Kiwanis 5K, Center valley PA, eofner5@hotmail.com
15: Nick Calderelli Memorial 5K, Allentown PA, www.acchs.info
15: Bob Potts Marathon/5K, York PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
15: Run Home 4M/Kid's Run, Doylestown PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
15: Pittsburgh Marathon, Pittsburgh PA
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: Run for SJR 5K/1K/2M, Warrington PA,
21: Community Twilight Challenge 5K/1M, Allentown PA, www.ufref.org
21: Baby Steps for Life 5K, levittown PA, www.onelegacyforlife.org
21: Block Head 5K, Northampton PA, www.blockheads5k.wetpaint.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: Together for Derek 5K, Bethlehem PA, www.togetherforderek.org
28: Miles for Coco 5K, Bethlehem PA www.thecocofoundation.org
28: Mayfair 5K, Allentown PA, www.runlehighvalley.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: Tortoise & Hare 5K, wind Gap PA, www.tortoiseandharerace.org
30: Cheap, Fast. Not So Easy Tri, Island Heights NJ, www.trifind.com
31: Tuesday in the Park 5K, Pottstown PA, www.runccrs.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 Township Women's 5K, www.hanovercommunitycenter.com
4: Kugel Bell 5K, Lansdale PA, www.kugelbell5k.com
4: Run/walk for Your Mind 5K, Ardmore PA, www.brynmawrrunningco.com
4: King of Prussia 10M/5K/1M, King fo Prussia PA,  www.kingofprussia10miler.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
5: Gary Redner Memorial 5K, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
11: Keystone warrior Tri/du, Grantville PA, www.multisportmaniacs.com
11: Main Street Mile, Perkasie PA
11: Chalfont Challenge 5K, Chalfont PA, www.bucks5kseries.com
11: Les' 5K, Allentown PA, www.leespavementpounders.org
11: Zoostock Challenge 5K, lansford PA, morank@ptd.net
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: Hanover Township Women's 5K, Hanover PA, www.hanovercommunitycenter.com
12: Kids' Tri, trexlertown PA, www.raceforthecaringplace.myevents.com
12: School's Out Kids' Tri, Horsham PA, www.schoolsoutkidstri.com
12: Katz JCC Kid's Tri, Cherry Hill NJ, www.katzjcc.org
16: Third Thirsty Thursday, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
18: Wilson Area 5K, Easton PA, dwagner@wilsonareasd.org
19: Monocacy Trail 5K, Bethlehem PA, www.car-free.org
20: Wilkes Barre Du, Wilkes Barre PA, www.trifinder.com
25-26: Philadelphia Insurance Tri/Du, Philadelphia PA, www.trifind.com
25: Bouncing Buns Clothing Optional Trail 7K, Palmerton PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
25: Skippack Lions 5K, Skippack PA, www.skippacklionsfunrun.com
25: Run for Hope 5K, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
26: Half Sauer Half Kraut Marathon/Half Marathon, Philadelphia PA, www.uberendurancesports.com
28: Tuesday in the Park 5K, Pottstown PA, www.runccrs.com

July
1: Independence Eve 8K/2.5M, Swarthmore PA, www.runtheday.com
4: Broomall Rotary Firecracker 5K, Broomall PA, www.firecracker5krun.com
9: Steps for Stellar 5K, Allentown PA, www.stepsforstellar.com
9: Quiet Valley Rooster 5K, Stroudsberg PA, www.timberhilltiming.com
9: Fire Cracker 5M, Shillington PA, www.makebreak.com
10:  Double Trouble 15K/30K, Birdsboro PA , www.pretzelcitysports.com
10: Philadelphia Women's Tri, Philadelphia PA, www.cgiracing.com
10-14: Nike Track & Field Camp, Philadelphia PA, www.ussportscamps.com
16: Hey I Know You  5K, Macungie PA, www.heyiknowyou.org
16-17: 20 in 24, 24Hr/8.4M/8.4M, Philadelphia PA, www.20in24.com
17: Quadzilla 15K Trail Run, Trexler Park PA, www.blazedtrailevents.com
17:Run LV Sportsfest 5K/2K/1K, Allentown PA, www.runlehighvalley.com
17: Merrell Mud Run 10K/5K, Philadelphia PA, www.downanddirtymudrun.com
19: Tuesday in the Park 5K, Pottstown PA, www.runccrs.com
21: Third Thirsty Thursday, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
23: Dash & Dip 5K/1M, Quakertown PA, www.prideofquakertown.com
23-24: NJ State Sprint/Olympic Tris, www.cgiracing.com
30: Krista Griesacker Adventure Race, Hamburg PA, www.goalsara..org
30: River to Sea 92M Relay, Milford NJ, www.oymp.net
30: Bald Bear Tri, Macungie PA, www.trimaxendurancesports.com
30: Meelard Shuffle XC 5K, Elverson PA, www.meelardshuffle.com
30: Weekend Warrior Tri, Shillington PA, www.makebreak.com
31: Marsh Creek Raptor run 5M/10M trail, Downingtown PA, www.marshcreekrun.org
31: Drizzly Grizzly Off-Road tri, macungie PA, www.trimaxendurancesports.com

August
6: Blue Eagle 5K, Nazareth PA, www.nazarethtrackandcrosscountry.com
7: Lake Nockamixon PA, quakertown PA, www.suburbancyclists.org
7: She Rox Women Only Tri, Philadelphia PA, www.sheroxtri.com
7: If You Build it They Will run, Gilbertsville PA, www.newhanoverumc.com
7: Grings Mill 5K/10K, reading PA, www.pagodapacers.com
15: Half Wit Trail Half Marathon, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
17: Dash & Splash 5K, Hatfield PA, www.actsportsmanagement.com
18: Third Thirsty Thursday, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
20: On the Rocks 8.3M/16.3M Trail, York PA, www.ontherockstrailrun.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: Drexel Swim Club 5K/1M, Broomall PA, www.drexelswimclub.com
28: Shawnee Mountain Mud Run 5K, Shawnee Mountain Resort, www.shawneemt.com
28: Hit the Hay 8.1M Trail, Birdsboro PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
28: Run Wild at the Zoo 5K/10K, Allentown PA, http://www.runwildatlvzoo5k.com
28: Perk Up Half Marathon, Pennsburg PA, www.perkuphalfmarathon.com

September
3: Run for the Ages Age-Graded Trail 10K, Nolde Forest Park PA, www.pagodapacers.com
3: Stateliner 5K, Phillipsburg NJ, office@sheridanprinting.com
4: Labor Pail 12 Hr Endurance & Relay, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
9: Bird in Hand Half Marathon, Bird in Hand PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
10: Susquehanna Super Hike/Ultra 28.4 Trail, www.kta-hike.org
11: Lehigh Valley marathon/Half/Relay, Allentown PA, www.vianet.org
11: Windmill Calssic 5K, Milford NJ, www.racenj.com
15: Third Thirsty Thursday 5K, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
18: Carol's Run 5K, Warminster PA, www.carolforheart.com
18: Philadelphia Half Marathon, Philadelphia PA, http://philadelphia.competitor.com/register/
18: Buckman Sprint Tri, Lebanon NJ, www.greenbrookracing.com
25: Anthony Severo 5K/1M, Allentown PA, www.psd.web.parklandsd.org

October
1: Joe McGinnis 5K, Newtown PA, www.bucksashdiv2.com
1: I Can Run 5K/0.5M, Collegeville PA, www.hemophiliasupport.org
1: Run to Restore Connections 5K/1M, Chalfont PA, www.csf.buxmont.org
9: Blue Mountain Tri, Bernville PA, www.trimaxendurancesports.com
8: Towpath Trot 6K, Walnutport PA, janets63@gmail.com
9: Conquer the Mountain 5K, Alpha NJ, www.conquerthemountain5k.com
15: Women's 5K Classic, Allentown PA, www.womens5kclassic.org
16: Souderton 5M,1M/0.5M, Souderton PA, www.actsportsmanagement.com
23: Run Like Hell 6K, Allentown PA, www.runlehighvalley.com
23: Octorun 13K, Hatfield PA, www.actsportsmanagement.com

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

Thursday, March 24, 2011

New Member Catch-Up, A Group, A Great Cause, Be ODD and A Big Finisher!

New Member
This from Mona Bodkin.  You would have seen this a few weeks ago except I was a butthead and erased her message. "I hated running growing up, I was the girl that gave up half way when running the mile in gym. Then I had lost someone so important to me to heart disease and from that point on I knew I had to take care of myself. I quit smoking and started running. I dropped 30 lbs and gained a whole new perspective. I set out to do the Broad Street and after that I knew I had to run a marathon, which I accomplished in 2008, after 4 years of running. I have never been so proud in my life. Running keeps me sane when life gets tough, has been my best friend on many occasions and sometimes my biggest struggle, but always there pushing me and motivating me. I am so happy to have found my inner runner and will never look back! Lately I have been stuck in a 4 mile rut, I was hoping that joining this club will motivate me to get out there and maybe try some trail running and up my running for a half marathon by August. Thank you so much for letting you be part of this club!"

Group Run?
We're due for another group run.  It's been a while since we've done one on the trails.  The trails at Green Lane off Knight Road should be nice and muddy.  It looks like April 9 will be a better date.

Win a Bike and Help HCM
This from Chris Garges and Mike Marsteller of the HCM Foundation.  A chance to win a great prize and help support a great cause.  "We at the HCM Foundation are doing a bike raffle.  Info can be found at http://www.hcmfoundation.org/cuttersbicycleraffle.html  Basically you're taking a chance to win the size / color of your choice of the model shown.  The event on 4/23 will be a great time at Cutters Bike Show near Steelstacks, 3rd Street in Bethlehem.  We'll have some munchies some small raffle prizes, etc."

ODDssey Half Marathon
Here's a promo and discount for the race: The Bucks County Running Company is hosting ODDyssey Half Marathon Day at the store from 1-3 on Saturday.  If you sign up in the store, you will receive a discount off of the registration fee.     One of the great advantages of the ODDyssey Half Marathon is that it is organized by runners from Philadelphia. As runners, our top priority is your experience. At this event, you can meet the Race Directors and learn everything you want to know about the ODDyssey Half Marathon plus get that discount.
 
A Special Marathon Runner
Here's a story about sumo wrestler Kelly Gneiting who became the heaviest runner to do a marathon by finishing the LA marathon in 9 hours plus.  http://www.thestar.com/living/article/957723--a-big-finish

Club Races
Take it easy in March in preparation for a busy April and May.

Apr 2: Tennis Zone 5K, Quakertown PA
Apr 10: Black Sheep 5K, Oaks 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 17: Quadzilla 15K Trail Run, Trexler Park PA
Jul 21: Third Thirsty Thursday, Reading PA
Aug 15: Half Wit Trail Half Marathon, Reading PA
Aug 18: Third Thirsty Thursday, Reading PA
Aug 28: Run Wild at the Zoo 5K/10K, Allentown PA
Sep 3: Run for the Ages Age-Graded Trail 10K, Reading PA
Sep 4: Labor Pain  12 Hour Endurance Run, Reading PA

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
All sorts of long distances last weekend with 50 miles, 50K  and marathon distances.  We had a bunch of Mad hatters, the maddeest of whom was Bob Bodkin who somehow felt the need to do a half marathon the next day.  meanwhile, the Bucks 5K series kicks off with the CB YMCA 5K.

3/20/11
NJ Ultrafest 50M (51)
Jim Mastrianni - 8:35:12, 12th

Shamrock Marathon (3,159)
Jack Heely - 3:59:48, 1,093rd

NY Half Marathon
Bob Bodkin - 2:21:06, 9,146th

CB YMCA 5K (671)
Chris Garges - 16:47, 5th, AG1
Carl Goldschmidt - 18:17, 12th, AG1
Nancy Smith - 19:34, 29th, 1F
Anabelle Broadbent - 19:47, 33rd, 2F
John Guth - 20:49, 60th
Tom McNavage - 20:49, 61st
Peter Papinchak - 21:12, 71st
Nolan Pernia - 21:17, 73rd, AG1
Dave Broadbent - 21:17, 74th, AG1
Geoff Simpson - 21:46, 89th, AG2
Ivy Stock - 23:16, 126th, AG2
Warren Taylor - 23:21, 132nd, AG1
Cesar Pernia - 24:15, 166th
Steve White - 25:11, 215th
Olivia Goldschmidt - 27:43, 341st
Zach Pernia - 32:19, 516th
Heidi Pernia - 32:19, 518th
Mary Grucella - 33:47, 551st

St. Pat's 5K (447)
Rob Gallagher - 18:43, 6th,  1M Master
Christine Torchia - 29:46, 289th, AG2

Adrenaline 5K
Tom Jennings - 20:29, AG1
Mike Clarke - 21:29,
Lou Coppens - 21:51, AG2
Ward King - 22:09
Ruth King - 25:08

3/19/11
Hat 50K (362)
Johan Anestad - 4:29:08. 9th
Jill Forsythe - 6:04:12, 141st
Laurie Reinhart - 6:49:17, 231st
Swamp Feinauer - 6:49:17, 232nd
Bob Bodkin - 7:04:15, 266th
Mary Pacell - 7:32:02, 312th
Suzette Richardson - 7:59:31, 351st

Philadelphia Stair Climb (641)
Karl Neumann - 8:00, 17th, AG2

Coventry Challenge 5K (252)
John Guth - 20;32, 10th, AG2
Diane Hickey - 42:12, 220th

3/17/11
Get Lucky 1 Mile (170)
Tom Jennings - 6:10, 28th, AG1
Lisa Leming - 7:47, 67th
Patrick Leming - 8:19, 85th

3/16/11
Holligan Hustle 5K (137)
John Guth - 19:48, 23rd
Deanna Andrus - 21:15, 38th, AG2
Michelle Guth - 21:43, 41st, AG2

Race Calendar (Club Races in Bold)
March
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 Get the Lead out 5K/10K/1M, Ambler PA, www.2young2go.org
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: Run LV Spring Fling 5K, Allentown PA, www.runlehighvalley.com
3: New Hope Solebury Spirit 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: Spring Zing, Blue Bell PA, www.springzing5K.com
9: St. Jude Scramble 5K, Enola PA, www.trainyardgym.com
9: Oreland 5K, oreland PA, www.oreland5k.com
9: Will's 5K Classic, Chester PA, www.wtydf.com
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: Black Sheep 5K, warminster PA, hgood85@aol.com
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: Mud Dog 5K Obstacle Frederick MD, www.muddogrun.com
16: NAMI 5K, East Allen Township PA, www.namilehighvalley.org
16: Strides for Shelter 5K, Bethlehem PA, www.stridesforshelter.com
16: Baby's beath 5K, Norristown PA, www.ababysbreath.org
17: Gordie's 5K, Gap PA, www.gordiesrun.synthasite.com
17: Cushion Peak Adventure Race, www.makebreak.com
17: Penn Relays Distance Classic 5K/20K, Philadelphia PA, www.pennrelays.com
17: Butler Half Marathon, Butler PA, www.butlerhalf.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 Tri 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: Miles for MJ5K, Harleysville PA, www.miles4mj.com
23: Sauder Easter Egg 5M & 10-25-50 Bike ride, Lititz PA, www.saudereggs.com
23: PA Summer Biathlon, Bloomsburg PA, barb123!ptd.net
23: Spring Fever 5K/2M, Boyertown PA, www.springfever.webs.com
23: Miles for Myeloma 5K, Philadelphia PA, www.philadelphia.myeloma.org
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: inVINCEable 5K, North Wales PA, www.mckeeverstavern.com
1: Wounded Warrior 5K, Reading PA, www.woundedwarrior5k.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: Mrs. Smiths Women Only Yrail 5M, aimeeharmon2yahoo.com
7: Run For a Cure 5K, Allentown PA, www.raceforadam.com
7: Come Unity 6K, Norrisotown PA, www.comeunitynow.org
7: Stateline Loop Trail Race 9K/5K, Kennett Square PA, www.thelandconservancyforscc.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, info@pcfnow.com
8: Susan Komen Race for the Cure 5K, Philadlephia PA, www.komenphiladelphia.org
8: Run LV Mothers' Day/Iron Pigs 5K, Allentown PA, www.runlehighvalley.com
14: Good Samaritan 5K, Phoenixville PA, www.goodsamaritan.com
14: Maximizing Potential 5K, Elwyn PA, www.elwyn.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: Run Home 4M/Kid's Run, Doylestown PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
15: Pittsburgh Marathon, Pittsburgh PA
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: Mayfair 5K, Allentown PA, www.runlehighvalley.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
31: Tuesday in the park 5K, Pottstown PA, www.runccrs.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 Township 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
5: Gary Redner Memorial 5K, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
11: Keystone warrior Tri/du, Grantville PA, www.multisportmaniacs.com
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
18: Wilson Area 5K, easton PA, dwagner@wilsonareasd.org
20: Wilkes Barre Du, Wilkes Barre PA, www.trifinder.com
25-26: Philadelphia Insurance Tri/Du, Philadelphia PA, www.trifind.com
25: Bouncing Buns Clothing Optional Trail 7K, Palmerton PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
25: Run for hope 5K, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
26: Half Sauer Half Kraut Marathon/Half Marathon, Philadelphia PA, www.uberendurancesports.com
28: Tuesday in the Park 5K, Pottstown PA, www.runccrs.com

July
9: Steps for Stellar 5K, Allentown PA, www.stepsforstellar.com
9: Fire Cracker 5M, Shillington PA, www.makebreak.com
10:  Double Trouble 15K/30K, Birdsboro PA , www.pretzelcitysports.com
10: Philadelphia Women's Tri, Philadelphia PA, www.cgiracing.com
16: Hey I Know You  5K, Macungie PA, www.heyiknowyou.org
16-17: 20 in 24, 24Hr/8.4M/8.4M, Philadelphia PA, www.20in24.com
17: Quadzilla 15K Trail Run, Trexler Park PA, www.blazedtrailevents.com
17: Merrell Mud Run 10K/5K, Philadelphia PA, www.downanddirtymudrun.com
19: Tuesday in the Park 5K, Pottstown PA, www.runccrs.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
30: Meelard Shuffle XC 5K, Elverson PA, www.meelardshuffle.com
30: Weekend Warrior Tri, Shillington PA, www.makebreak.com
31: Marsh Creek Raptor run 5M/10M trail, Downingtown PA, www.marshcreekrun.org
31: Drizzly Grizzly Off-Road tri, macungie PA, www.trimaxendurancesports.com

August
6: Blue Eagle 5K, Nazareth PA, www.nazarethtrackandcrosscountry.com
7: Grings mill 5K/10K, reading PA, www.pagodapacers.com
15: Half Wit Trail Half Marathon, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
17: Dash & Splash 5K, Hatfield PA, www.actsportsmanagement.com
18: Third Thirsty Thursday, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
20: On the Rocks 8.3M/16.3M Trail, York PA, www.ontherockstrailrun.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: Run Wild at the Zoo 5K/10K, Allentown PA, http://www.runwildatlvzoo5k.com
28: Perk Up Half Marathon, Pennsburg PA, www.perkuphalfmarathon.com

September
3: Run for the Ages age Graded trail 10K, Nolde forest Park PA, www.pagodapacers.com
4: Labor Pail 12 Hr Endurance & Relay, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
10: Susquehanna Super Hike/Ultra 28.4 Trail, www.kta-hike.org
15: Third Thirsty Thursday 5K, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com

October
9: Blue Mountain Tri, Bernville PA, www.trimaxendurancesports.com
23: Octorun 13K, Hatfield PA, www.actsportsmanagement.com

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

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

It's On! Two Groups, Vote!, Photos

Bucks 5K Series
This weekend marks the official start of spring even  more than  changing the clocks.  for the 16th year, Bucks runners will be lacing up for the Bucks 5K Series, a set of seven races set in Central Bucks between March and June.  Series Godfather "Don" Dick  Patterson adds, "Yes, the season opens at the YMCA 5K on Sunday.  We're expecting about 800 in the 5K and 150 in the Fun Run.  The Y has also reactivated the Pump and Run competition.  Last year the Series attracted 5700 registered runners for the 5Ks and the Fun Run and netted $136,000 for our non-profits.  Registration is up more than 10% this year."

For more information and to register, visit www.bucks5kseries.com.

Group Run?
We're due for another group run.  It's been a while since we've done one on the trails.  The trails at Green Lane off Knight Road should be nice and muddy.  How does March 26th sound?  Meet at 10:00, run for an hour then EAT.  Anyone in?  Bring spare shoes and socks so we get let in to someplace respectable.  Other suggestions are welcome.

A Different Group?
One of the more interesting races is the Pretzel City Sports Labor Pain 12 Hour Trail Run and RELAY.  Given that misery loves company and it's been years (decades!) since I was ambitious and in shape enough to think about attempting an ultra, I'm looking for relay teammates.  Any team with me as an anchor runner (as in running like dragging an anchor) will not be fast but will have fun.  Figure on doing 2 x 5mile trail loops with the possibility of a third if you're motivated, although extra laps do cut into drinking time at the Liederkrantz and are therefore frowned on.  Let me know at bill.tuszynski@gmail.com.

Vote Early and Often
Jill Forsythe's LV Running Scene blog is in contention for best Health & Fitness blog in the Lehigh Valley.  If you've enjoyed Jill's contributions, please vote for her at http://www.mcallcommunity.com/best-of-blogs/2011/voting/?vote_for=403#403.  You have to register as a user to vote and you can vote daily until March 27.  So let's help Jill get the recognition she deserves.

Race Photos

Rotary Run pictures are up at http://www.flickr.com/photos/47990943@N05/sets/72157626260235252/ with open access. Thanks to Dave Broadbent and Bob Moffett for taking them all.  Dave took two videos at the split but both files are too big to be uploaded on flickr. There's a great picture (#31) showing Bob Bodkin, Kristen Munoz and the rest of the NF Team taking temporary advantage of their head start before being run over by the eventual leaders.

Club Races
Take it easy in March in preparation for a busy April and May.

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 11: Henry's Woods Trail 10K, Jacobsberg State Park 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 17: Quadzilla 15K Trail Run, Trexler Park 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
The calm before the storm with the running of the green.

3/12/11
Leprechaun 5M (1,166)
Karl Neumann, 35:19, 64th, AG2

St. Patty's Shocker (239)
Jack Heely - 19:52, 7th, AG1
Ruth King - 25:26, 57th, AG1

Race Calendar (Club Races in Bold)
March
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 Get the Lead out 5K/10K/1M, Ambler PA, www.2young2go.org
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: Will's 5K Classic, Chester PA, www.wtydf.com
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: Mud dog 5K Obstacle Frederick MD, www.muddogrun.com
16: NAMI 5K, East Allen Township PA, www.namilehighvalley.org
16: Strides for Shelter 5K, Bethlehem PA, www.stridesforshelter.com
17: Gordie's 5K, Gap PA, www.gordiesrun.synthasite.com
17: Penn Relays Distance Classic 5K/20K, Philadelphia PA, www.pennrelays.com
17: Butler Half Marathon, Butler PA, www.butlerhalf.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 Tri 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: PA Summer Biathlon, Bloomsburg PA, barb123!ptd.net
23: Spring Fever 5K/2M, Boyertown PA, www.springfever.webs.com
23: Miles for Myeloma 5K, Philadelphia PA, www.philadelphia.myeloma.org
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: Stateline Loop Trail Race 9K/5K, Kennett Square PA, www.thelandconservancyforscc.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: Pittsburgh Marathon, Pittsburgh PA
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: Run Wild at the Zoo 5K/10K, Allentown PA, http://www.runwildatlvzoo5k.com
28: Perk Up Half Marathon, Pennsburg PA, www.perkuphalfmarathon.com

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

Thursday, March 10, 2011

New Members, Thanks, Be Careful, Some Interesting Races

New Members
Kevin Quinn - Started running on April Fools 2009. I was overweight and out of shape. My wife and I agreed to run the Tex Mex 5k in June. Initially I struggled badly. Soon after I was hooked. I quickly ran another 5k then set out to run a half marathon. I've since completed numbers 5k-12k race, three half marathons, and a full. I am currently training for my 2nd marathon in Lake Placid, NY this June. My wife, son, and I live in Warminster. We are expecting Quinn Baby #2, aka QB2, late August.

Welcome Mona Bodkin.  Also joining us are Jenna and Tyler Papaz, Art and Barbara Burger, Karl Neumann and David Rodgers from the Rotary 4 & 10.  Welcome to all.

Thanks
Thanks to all the runners, especially Bux-Mont members who came out for the Rotary Run for Youth 4M & 10M races.  Also appreciated were the comments about how easy the courses are.  Thanks especially to Kyle Smith, Bux-Monter, Rotarian and co-director, Bryan Gaj, also a double dipper Rotarian and Bux-Monter, and non-Rotarian running club members Corrin Smith, Terry Rooney and Jerry Washcalus for being part of race day from the volunteer side.  We had  our largest turnout yet and look to keep growing until we run out of parking spaces.  Rumor has it that a number finished off their rehydration at the tap room of the Spinnerstown Hotel.

Too Much of a Good Thing
Here's an interesting article suggesting that heart damage can result from extended periods of highly strenuous workouts.  The good news is that any scarring seems to reversible when backing off training, at least in rats.  I knew I was on to something by being a slacker!  http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/03/09/when-exercise-is-too-much-of-a-good-thing/

Another Kind of Race - Part I
Looking for a two-sport event (sort of)?  If you enjoyed the races at Coca Cola field for the Iron Pigs and the race at Reading's baseball stadium, you can try Will's 5K in Chester which combines a race with non-American football.  soccer players do run a bit more than baseball players although I don't know many International footballers who can execute a hit-and-run.

Another Kind of Race - Part II
A unique event you may want to check out, at least if you have a gun, is the PA Summer Biathlon on April 23.  Steadying yourself to shoot accurately can be a challenge after a hard sprint between targets.

Club Races



Take it easy in March in preparation for a busy April and May.



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 11: Henry's Woods Trail 10K, Jacobsberg State Park 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 17: Quadzilla 15K Trail Run, Trexler Park 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 nice day to run on Saturday and not so nice on Sunday.  Congratulations to new member Jenna Papaz for crushing the rotary 10M women's course record.  With her accomplishment, Jenna wins a comp entry for 2012.  Great race by 11 year old Nolan Pernia in the 4 miler.

3/6/11
Shiver 10K (107)
John Guth - 45:31, 46th
Neil Policelli - 49:31, 66th

Shiver 5K (203)
Michelle Guth - 23:01, 68th
Mary Latza - 23:16, 69th

3/5/11
Rotary 10M (183)
Jeff Dimmig - 1:03:10, 12th, AG4
Jenna Papaz - 1:05:09, 19th, 1F, COURSE RECORD
Michael Womelsdorf - 1:07:47, 25th, AG4
Nancy Smith - 1:09:47, 32nd, 1F Masters
Rob Gallagher - 1:10:58, 35th, AG3
Karl Neumann - 1:14:18, 42nd, AG6
Heidi Pernia - 1:16:58, 55th, AG2
Art Burger - 1:18:54, 62nd, AG2
Wayne Sigler - 1:19:17, 63rd
Jeanne McLaughlin - 1:19:37, 65th, AG3
Kurt Dannerth - 1:19:49, 67th
Brian benner - 1:20:06, 71st
Chris Maag - 1:23:06, 87th
Robert Kovar - 1:23:56, 89th
Lisa Needham - 1:25:33, 100th
Jen Hooper - 1:26:55, 102nd
Christine Murray - 1:28:04, 109th
Udon Beidler - 1:28:26, 112th, AG1
Kristen Munoz - 1:29:54, 116th
Bob Bodkin - 1:29:55, 117th
Jeanine Waterstradt - 1:32:50, 129th
Debi Golbreski - 1:33:01, 131st
David Rodgers - 1:39:52, 152nd
Michele Litke - 1:41:29, 155th, AG4
John Guth - 1:43:10, 161st

Rotary 4M (139)
Anabelle Broadbent - 26:33, 10th, 1F Masters
Nolan Pernia - 28:35, 17th, AG1
Brian Serfass - 30:46, 27th, AG5
Ruth King - 33:22, 42nd, AG1
Aimee Juliana - 35:13. 54th
Wendy Gunkel - 39:13, 83rd
Tyler Papaz - 39:27, 85th
Jessica Maag - 40:20, 92nd
Zach Pernia - 41:36, 96th
Melinda Moore - 42:36, 102nd
Lora Sigler - 43:19, 104th
Gayle King - 44;30, 110th, AG1
Heather Schmitt - 70:33, 138th
Beverly Van Pelt - 70:34, 139th

Race Calendar (Club Races in Bold)
March
12: Leprechaun Run 5M, Philadelphia PA, http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=197126446965934
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 Get the Lead out 5K/10K/1M, Ambler PA, www.2young2go.org
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: Will's 5K Classic, Chester PA, www.wtydf.com
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: NAMI 5K, East Allen Township PA, www.namilehighvalley.org
16: Strides for Shelter 5K, Bethlehem PA, www.stridesforshelter.com
17: Gordie's 5K, Gap PA, www.gordiesrun.synthasite.com
17: Penn Relays Distance Classic 5K/20K, Philadelphia PA, www.pennrelays.com
17: Butler Half Marathon, Butler PA, www.butlerhalf.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 Tri 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: PA Summer Biathlon, Bloomsburg PA, barb123!ptd.net
23: Spring Fever 5K/2M, Boyertown PA, www.springfever.webs.com
23: Miles for Myeloma 5K, Philadelphia PA, www.philadelphia.myeloma.org
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: Stateline Loop Trail Race 9K/5K, Kennett Square PA, www.thelandconservancyforscc.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: Pittsburgh Marathon, Pittsburgh PA
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: Run Wild at the Zoo 5K/10K, Allentown PA, http://www.runwildatlvzoo5k.com
28: Perk Up Half Marathon, Pennsburg PA, www.perkuphalfmarathon.com

Keep me posted on favo