Thursday, September 29, 2011

New Member, Speeding, Group Event?, 300's a crowd, Help Wanted


New Member
Welcome to Deb Weidman.  deb tells us, "I am an ex smoker turned runner:)  I ran my first 5k in 2008 and since then have run a bunch of races, including some triathlons. This summer I completed a half ironman & just did the Philly Rock n Roll half marathon. I work as a teaching assistant for the Souderton Area School District. I enjoy being outside & spending time with friends, family, & my boyfriend, Mark."

Ach Du Lieber!
Was that a jet that went by or was it Patrick Makau on his way to a world record for the marathon.  While his time of 2:03:38 in the Kartoffelpuffer-flat Berlin course counts as the world record, it's only the second fastest to Moses Mosop's 2:03:06 on the too-easy? Boston course.  Any takers on the over-under for the year of the first sub-2 hour marathon?

Group Run
The cooler weather increases our group run options.  There are no open weekends in October.  Somewhat arbitrarily, let's go for 10/22 as the date.  This way you can get some miles in during the morning and follow up by hitting the Ghouls & Fools that evening to get your full dose of racing as well.

A Crowded Calendar
In the 8-9 years of doing this newsletter, I've never seen the proliferation of fall races that we've had for September-November of this year.   At some point, we'll run short of runners to have all these races survive.  Either that or they have tons of sponsorship money, making the race a good fund raiser even if there are fewer than 50 participants.

Volunteers Needed
This very late from Erica Anderson (erica@ragnarrelay.com ), Events Coordinator for the upcoming Ragnar Relay.  Our club does not have a treasury.  anyone who volunteers can donate the $100 to their favorite charity ot to Back on My Feet, the organization supported by this race.

"My name is Erica and I work for Ragnar Events in Utah. I am coming out to Pennsylvania to work a race that we are holding from October 7-8 from Lancaster to Mt. Pocono. Seeing as your group is composed of people passionate about running, I thought you might be able to help me out with some volunteers for this race. Here is a bit more information for you that I am hoping you will take just a moment to read through. This opportunity will be a lot of fun and is a great opportunity to raise some funds for your running club!

Ragnar Events organizes long distance, over-night running adventures that take teams of 12 runners on an unforgettable journey through some of the most scenic landscapes in the country. In the span of 2 days, teams of families, friends and businesses associates strengthen relationships, build camaraderie, and compete in a 180-200 mile relay race. The Ragnar Relay Series began in 2004 when 22 teams came together to run 180 miles through the Wasatch Mountains of Northern Utah. Seven years later the series has grown to 14 races across the country, making the Ragnar Relay series the largest long distance running relay series in the world. For more info check us out at www.ragnarrelay.com.

This particular event begins in Lancaster, PA and ends at Mt. Pocono. I am overseeing a Major Exchange in Leesport and am in need of some volunteers. Duties and responsibilities vary and may include but are not limited to: crowd control, time recording, set-up, clean-up, directing runners on course, handing out water hot cocoa and coffee, etc. Certain duties may involve heavy lifting but will be noted on the volunteer shift. Volunteer shifts are typically 4-6 hours in length. As the manager for this exchange I can promise that we will have a lot of fun, as these races always bring great energy! For each volunteer that you provide, Ragnar will pay $100 to your organization. As you can see this is a great fundraising opportunity for school athletic teams, PTA boards, etc.

Currently I need 6 volunteers from 4:00pm 10:00pm on Friday, October 7 at 3196 Bernville Road, Leesport, PA. I also need 8 volunteers from 9:30pm on October 7 - 3:30am on October 8 at the same location. There are a variety of other shifts and times available if some of your members are closer to other areas along the route, just give me a call at your earliest convenience. I apologize for the late notice but do hope we can find a way to collaborate! Please let me know by tomorrow morning if this is feasible. "


Club Races    
Show how bright you are by heading out to the Ghouls & Fools night time trail run.  It will be an illuminating experience.

Oct 22: Ghouls & Feels 6.5M Night Trail, Reading PA
Nov 12: Macoby Run Run 5M/5K, Green Lane PA
Nov 26: Habitat 5K, Quakertown PA
Nov 27: Dirty Bird 15K Trail, Birdsboro PA

Website
Visit the club website, www.buxmontrunning.com and check out the "Athlete Profile" page featuring short self-written bios of club members. That I'm on there proves you don't have to be a good athlete to be on the page! Send yours to either me or Tom Daugherty. Tom actually does the work in his function as webmeister.

Group Runs - Suggest Confirming With the Listed Contact On Any Given Week!
Saturday: Tennis Zone (former Upper Bucks YMCA on California Rd.) 8:00 AM, Jerry Washcalus, Tom Daugherty  or Bill Tuszynski bill.tuszynski@gmail.com
Saturday: Perkiomen Trail (Crusher Road) 8:00 AM, Bill Blair
Sunday: Lehigh Valley Parkway, 7:00/7:30/8:00 AM, Loops from 6.65-21+ miles, Debi Golbreski
Sunday: Perkiomen Trail (Crusher Road) 10:00 AM, Randy Opdyke

Race Results
A bunch of half-meisters, including a gaggle of Gargeses (Gargi?), an AG place by Nancy Smith, PR by Dana Wentzel and a first half for Kelly Rickert.   Plus, Dean Dimmig sneaks off to Ohio and our dovish friends ran around Lake Galena.  Fortunately, none of our distaff runners set a putative world record, only to be smacked down by the IAAF.

9/25/11
Sloppy Cuckoo Trail Half Marathon (166)
Jack Heely - 2:01:59, 20th, AG3

Connestoga 10M Trail (175)
Swamp Feinauer - 2:07:22, 18th, AG2
Laurie Reinhart - 2:51:55, 96th

Angel 34 10K (28)
Jerry Rossetti - 47:14, 1st

Angel 34 5K (17)
Carol Rossetti - 38:53, 13th, AG1

9/24/11
Virgil Crest Trail 50M 
Wayne Sigler - 12:11, 25th
Dean Johnson - 14:09, 46th
Suzette Richardson - 15:32, 61st
Bob Bodkin - 15:40, 62nd

Marsh Creek Trail 10K (36)
Kim Hemingway - 62:29, 28th, AG2

Bethlehem Rotary 10K (99)
Udon Beidler - 52:54, 37th, AG1
David Rodgers - 1:00:23, 74th, AG2

New Britain NBTBA 5K (53)
Stephen White - 25:22, 20th, AG1

bruiser 5K (105)
John Guth - 24:15, 11th

Race Calendar (Club Races in Bold)
October
1: Fire Prevention 5K, North Wales PA, 5krun@ugfd.org
1: First Amendment 5K, West Windsor NJ, www.keepithaka.com
1: Hands on House Marathon/Half-Marathon/5K, Lancaster PA, www.handsonhouserace.org
1: Joe McGinnis 5K, Newtown PA, www.bucksashdiv2.com
1: I Can Run 5K/0.5M, Collegeville PA, www.hemophiliasupport.org
1: Run to Restore Connections 5K/1M, Chalfont PA, www.csf.buxmont.org
1: Strides for Scholarships 5K, Blue Bell PA, www.mce.edu/5k-race
1: Bars in Bethlehem 5K Bar Hop, Bethlehem PA, www.runlehighvalley.com
1: Kelly Golat 5K, East Stroudsburg PA, www.run4kelly.com
1: Chichester Challenge 5K, Boothwyn PA, www.runtheday.com
1: Douglass Township 5K/2M, Boyertown PA, www2.co.berks.pa.us/douglass/site/default
 1: Bark in the Park 5K/1M Dog Walk, Media PA, www.runtheday.com
1: Step Out Against Domestic Violence 5K, Allentown PA, www.turningpoint.org
2: Kid's Chance 5K/10K, Philadelphia PA, www.kidschance5k.org
2: Grifos Girls 5K/1M, sdcat@rcn.com
2: Topton terror 5K, Mertztown PA, www.toptonems.org
2: Steeplechase Distance Run 25K/5K/100 Yds, Hillsborough NJ, www.oypm.net
2: Elmwood Zoo 5K/1M, Norristown PA, www.rsvpmc.org
2: Hope Challenge, Glen Mills PA, www.greatguys.org
2: Got Guts 5K, Doylestown PA, http://online.ccfa.org/gotguts
2: Run4Nunn 5K, Warminster PA, www.amiracle4melissa,org
2: Bicycling Fall Classic 10/25/50M, texlertown PA, www.bicycling.com/fallclassic
2: Blues Cruise 50K Trail, Reading PA, www.bluescruiseultra.com
7-8: Ragnar Relay (197M), Lancaster to Mt. Pocono PA, http://www.ragnarrelay.com/race/pennsylvania?utm_source=MMF&utm_medium=EM&utm_content=040511&utm_campaign=PA
8: Tanya Rosado 5K, Bethlehem PA, www.walkinmemory.wordpress.com
8: Towpath Trot 6K, Walnutport PA, janets63@gmail.com
8: Manna on  Main Street 5K, Lansale PA, www.mannaonmain.org
8: Knights of Columbus 5K, Tyler State Park, PA, www.kofchennessy.com
8: Montco Red Cross 5K, harleysville PA, www.montcoredcross.org
8: Camp Muddy Bottom 8K Mud Rujn, Alloway NJ, www.ranchhope.org
9: Covered Bridge Ride 20/30/33/50/63M, erwinna PA, www.cbbikeclub.org
9: Blue Mountain Tri, Bernville PA, www.trimaxendurancesports.com
9: Harrsiburg Half Marathon, Harrisburg PA, http://www.harrisburgymcaraces.com/halfmarathon.htm
9: Johnny's Run 5K, Wayne PA, www.ababysbeath.org
9: French Creek Adventure Fling Multisport Relay, French Creek state Park PA, www.makebreak.com
9: Iron Andy Foundation Cup 5K, Skippack PA, ironandy@hotmail.com
9: Conquer the Mountain 5K, Alpha NJ, www.conquerthemountain5k.com
9: Justice For All 5K, Philadelphia PA, http://www.clsphila.org/Content.aspx?id=1228
15: Women's 5K Classic, Allentown PA, www.womens5kclassic.org
15: Great Eastern Breakout 5K/0.5M, Philadelphia PA, www.breakout5k.com
15: Kisses for Kyle 5K, Lahaska PA, www.kissesforkyle.org
15: Lions Run For Sight, Newtown PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
15: Boyertown Rotary 5K, Boyertown PA,  www.pretzelcitysports.com
16: Helping Hand 5K, Hatfield PA, www.aagp.com
16: Crusader Crawl 5K, Jenkintown PA, bee2120@comcast.net
16: Optimal Health Center 5k Run/Walk for  Fitness, Yardley PA, http://myoptimalhealthcenter.com/clients/4713/documents/2011_flyer_registration%20trifold_blu-blk.pdf
16: Run for Wellness 5K, Yardley PA, www.myoptimalhealthcenter.com
16: Bear Creek Trail 5K/16K, Macungie PA, www.bcmountainresort.com
16: Souderton 5M,1M/0.5M, Souderton PA, www.actsportsmanagement.com
22: Limbs in Motion 5K, Hamilton NJ, www.walkingtallcharities.org
22: Stoudt's Brewing 12 Classic, Adamstown PA, www.lrrclub.org
22: Ghouls & Fools 6.5M Night Trail, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
22: Tribal Run 5K, Pennsburg PA,  www.pretzelcitysports.com
22: Jog For Josie 5K, Downingtown PA, www.cofaforjosieb.com
22: Crooked Billet 5K, Warminster PA,  www.pretzelcitysports.com
23: Kimmy Gallow 5K, Easton PA, www.kimmygallow5k.com
23: Laurel House 5K, North Wales PA, www.laurel-house.org
23: Martins Run 5K to Defeat Dementia, Media PA, www.runtheday.com
23: Delaware & Lehigh Marathon/Half Marathon, Northampton PA, http://www.delawareandlehigh.org/marathon/
23: Octorun 13K, Hatfield PA, www.actsportsmanagement.com
23: October Lauf Fest Half Marathon, Philadelphia PA, www.uberendurancesports.com
23: Intergeneration 5K, Media PA, rpezick@martins-run.org
29: Run Like Hell 6K, Allentown PA, www.runlehighvalley.com
29: Harvestfest 7M Trail/5K Road, Quakertown PA, www.menolan.org
29: Tim Lambert BSA 5K, Easton PA, www.minsitrails.com
29: Spooky Tails & Trails 5K/2M, Hamilton NJ, www.hamiltony,ca.org
29: Gravel Hill Cemetary 5K, Palmyra PA, www.gravelhillumc.org
29: Skeleton Skurry 6K, Hatboro PA, www.philaymca.org
29: Trick or Treat 5K, Coplay PA, www.trotthetrail.com
29: Uff is Tough 5K/2.5K/1M/0.5M/10Yds, Aston PA, www.uffistough.com
30: Monster Dash 5K, Harleysville PA,  www.pretzelcitysports.com
30: Black Cat 5K, New Britain PA,  www.pretzelcitysports.com
30: Blue-Gray Half Marathon, Gettysburg PA, www.bluegrayhalf.com
30: Fitzy's Run 5K, Reading PA, www.laurensfoundation.org
30: Evansburg Challenge 10M Trail Run, Collegeville PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
30: Trick or Treat 5M, Tyler State Park, PA, www.trickortreat5miler.com
Kid's Chance 5K/10K, Harrisburg PA, www.kidschance5k.org
30: South Mountain 10M/5M, Hellertown PA, www.lvrr.org
30: Radnor Run 5M, Radnor PA, www.lunginfo.org/radnorrun

November
5: Victory for Voices 10K/5K,  Lake Nockamixoin State Park, www.actsportsmanagement.com
5&6: GORUCK Challenge 15M Adventure Races, Philadelphia PA, www.gorockchallenge.com
5: Run For HOPE, Birdsboro PA, adriasjewelry@hotmail.com
5: Peak Fitness 5K, Wayne PA, www.hcmfoundation.com
6: Oley Valley Classic 10M/5K, Oley PA, www.pagodapacers.com
6: THON 5K, Wyomissing PA, www.clubs.psu.edu/bk/thon
6: Run The Bridge 10K, Camden NJ, www.runthebridge.org
12: WHYY 12K/3K, Philadelphia PA, www.whyy.org/y12k
12: Hit the Hay 8.1M Trail Run, birdsboro PA, www.pretzelcitrysports.com
12: HTTE Pump & Run 5K, Bethlehem PA www.hanovertwp-nc.org
12: Autism Cares 10K/5K/2M, Richboro PA, www.raceforresources.kintera.org
12: Macoby Run Run 5M/5K, Green Lane PA, www.,macobyrun.com
12: Bookings For exeter 5K, Reading PA, glclay@exeter-k12.pa.us
13: Trimax Media Mud Stain 5K/10M Trail,Mmedia PA, www.trimaxendurancesports.com
13: Alex's Lemonade Stand 5K/Fun Run, Philadelphia PA,  www.TheLemonRun.com
13: Harrisburg marathon, Harrisburg PA, www.trimaxendurancesports.com
13: Aardvark Amble 5K, Delaware Water Gap PA, www.aardvarkamble.com
19: Running of the nuts 5K, Slatington PA, wpsa@ptd.net
19-20: Philadelphia marathon/half marathon/8K, Philadelphia PA, www.phialdelphiamarathon.com
20: Emmaus Fall Classic 3.5M, Emmaus PA, www.runlehighvalley.com
20: Bucks County Marathon, Yardley PA, www.runbucks.com
24: Turkey Bowl 5K/1M, Honey Brook PA, www.telhaicamp.org
24: Abington Gobble Wobble, Abington PA, www.philaymca.org
24: Thanksgiving 5K, Tyler State Park, www.bcrr.info
24: Pumpkin Pie 5K/1.5M Walk, nazareth PA, www.nazerethymca.org
24: Run For The Diamonds. Berwick PA, www.runfordiamonds.com
26: Turkey Trot 5K, Bethlehem PA, www.historicbethlehem.org
26: Habitat 5K, Quakertown PA, www.quakertownrotary.org
27: Dirty Bird 15K Trail, Birdsboro PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
27: Cellbrate Joan 5K, Allentown PA, www.celebratejoan.com
27: Tour Tyler Informal 5.3M, Tyler State Park, www.bcrr.info
30: Lights in the Parkway 5K, Allentown PA, www.runlehighvalley.com

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

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

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

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

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

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

R&R, 26.2, Another Group?, IAAF - Are You Nuts?

Rock & Roll Results
With 16,674 finishers, it's a sure thing that I missed any number of you scrolling through the results.  Check below and let me know if I missed you so that the official record can be corrected.  Either leave a blog comment or e-mail me at bill.tuszynski@gmail.com.  Most big races in the area put their results on active and you can sort out the PA finishers, cutting the number drastically.  The results for this race did not allow for sorting by geography and there were a lot people from the Garden State and elsewhere who could have been easily eliminated.

Marathon Season
Fall marathon season is upon us and many Bux-Monters are gearing up for their 26.2 (or more).  There are already 439 races on the calendar for September-November so I tend to not list most marathons because you already know which you are running.  This will help ensure that your results get the attention they deserve.

Group Event
Despite the crowded race calendar, it's never a bad time to hold a group run.   The question is when and where.  Saturday October 15 seems to be a less overcrowded day on the race calendar.  Any suggestions as to where we might go?  The choice of post-run/ride repast is the critical factor in determining  the venue.  Any suggestions?

Duh?
According to the IAAF, women's records are no longer women's records if men are in the race?  Apparently, it is considered an unfair advantage for an elite woman to use one of the male runners as a rabbit.  It's somehow OK for men to use load up a race with a sacrificial rabbit to pace them to a record but cheating for women to do the same.  In their infinite wisdom, the IAAF has retroactively changed current women's records, eliminating those from races where the sexes mingled.  Paula Radcliffe still hold's the women's marathon record.  It's just that now it's her third best time of 2:17:42, not the 2;15:35 she ran in London.  Deena Kastor loses her American record of 2:19:36 and it's now Joan Benoit Samuelson's 2:24:52 from the 1984 Olympics.  Go figure.  Or not.

Club Races    
Get your headlamps, candles and ya-yas out for the night-time Ghouls & Fools.  Everyone should do a night trail run at least once before they die, even if it turns out to be the proximate cause.

Oct 22: Ghouls & Feels 6.5M Night Trail, Reading PA
Nov 12: Macoby Run Run 5M/5K, Green Lane PA
Nov 26: Habitat 5K, Quakertown PA
Nov 27: Dirty Bird 15K Trail, Birdsboro PA

Website
Visit the club website, www.buxmontrunning.com and check out the "Athlete Profile" page featuring short self-written bios of club members. That I'm on there proves you don't have to be a good athlete to be on the page! Send yours to either me or Tom Daugherty. Tom actually does the work in his function as webmeister.

Group Runs - Suggest Confirming With the Listed Contact On Any Given Week!
Saturday: Tennis Zone (former Upper Bucks YMCA on California Rd.) 8:00 AM, Jerry Washcalus, Tom Daugherty  or Bill Tuszynski bill.tuszynski@gmail.com
Saturday: Perkiomen Trail (Crusher Road) 8:00 AM, Bill Blair
Sunday: Lehigh Valley Parkway, 7:00/7:30/8:00 AM, Loops from 6.65-21+ miles, Debi Golbreski
Sunday: Perkiomen Trail (Crusher Road) 10:00 AM, Randy Opdyke

Race Results
A bunch of half-meisters, including a gaggle of Gargeses (Gargi?), an AG place by Nancy Smith, PR by Dana Wentzel and a first half for Kelly Rickert.   Plus, Dean Dimmig sneaks off to Ohio and our dovish friends ran around Lake Galena.  Fortunately, none of our distaff runners set a putative world record, only to be smacked down by the IAAF.

9/18/11
Philadelphia Half Marathon (16,674)
Chris Garges - 1:14:54, 133rd
Jeremy Garges - 1:28:56, 556th
Ira Meyers - 1:27:23, 473rd
Jack Heely - 1:29:14, 578th
Rob Gallagher - 1:29:34, 608th
nancy Smith - 1:32:08, 783rd, AG3
Dane Wentzel - 1:38:42, 1,413th PR
Hilary Goodman - 1:43:43, 2,188th
Kristen Munoz - 1:53:57, 4,579th
Heather Audet - 1:56:44, 5,456th
Michelle Garges - 1:59:20, 6,289th
Lauren Garges - 1:59:21, 6,294th
Sara Sorensen - 2:03;44, 7,580th
Nancy Moldofsky - 2:06:03, 8,288th
Kelly Rickert - 2:13:36, 10,404th
Philip Moldofsky - 2:44:24, 14,897th

Friends of the Dove 10K (156)
Hunter Needham - 39:15, 7th, AG2
Tom McNavage - 41:19, 16th
Anabelle Broadbent - 43:15, 22nd, 2F, AG1
Dave Broadbent - 43:39, 25th, AG1
Kent Prizer - 43:56, 26th, AG2
Carolyn Brzezicki - 47:00, 35th, AG1
Lisa Needham -  49:56, 51st, AG2
Dave koenig - 1:03:57, 131st

9/17/11
Dayton Ohio Air force Marathon
Dean Dimmig - 3:24:37

Josh Early 5M? (65)
John Guth - 30:21, 9th
Briel Dimig - 43:43, 36th

9/15/11
Third Thirsty Thursday (188)
John Guth - 22:34, 44th

Race Calendar (Club Races in Bold)
September
21: Doyle Dash 5K/Fun Run, Doylestown PA, doyledash@gmail.com
24: Eagle Bank 5K, Drexel Hill PA, www.races2run.com
24: KMF Race for Ovarian Cancer Half Marathon/3M Run-Walk, Williamsport PA, www.kmfraceforovarionacancer.com
24: Bruiser 5K/1.2M, Allentown PA, www.the-bruiser-5-k.org
24: Oxford Run Walk & Dash 5K, Oxford PA,  http://downtownoxfordpa.org/news_events.html
24: St. Jude 5K, Peace Valley Park, PA, rpfern@upiwireless.com
24: His/Hers 10K Coed Relay, Medford NJ, www.hisandhersrace.org
24: NBTBA 5K, Chalfont PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
24: Autumn Celebration 5K, Warwick County Park, www.runtheday.com
24: Bethlehem Rotary 5K/10K, Bethlehem PA, www.morningstar5k.com
24: Fummer 5K, Franklin & Marshall College, Lancaster PA, www.godiplomats.com/
25: PASA Bike Fresh 25/50/75M, Downingtown PA, www.pasafarming.org
25: Run for Sight Trail 5K/10K, Downingtown PA, www.pagodapacers.com
25: Sloppy Cuckoo Half-Marathon, Philadelphia PA, www.uberendurancesports.com
25: Lacing Up For Childhood Cancer 5K/10K, Northampton PA, www.angel34.org
25: Wildlands 27M Adventure Challenge, Bernville PA, www.makebreak.com
25: Heat to Heart 5K/1.5M/1M, Perkasie PA, www.healthyheartsfoundation.org
25: Wheels Toward Hope 5K, Peace Valley Park, PA, www.wheelstowardhope.com
25: Race for Sight 5K/10K Trail, Downingtown PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
25: Michael Wise 5K, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
25: 5K Run 3K Walk to End Domestic Violence, Blue Bell PA, www.wcmontco.org
25: Conestoga 10M Trail, Lancaster PA, billsmithruns@comcast.net
25: Anthony Severo 5K/1M, Allentown PA, www.psd.web.parklandsd.org

October
1: Fire Prevention 5K, North Wales PA, 5krun@ugfd.org
1: First Amendment 5K, West Windsor NJ, www.keepithaka.com
1: Hands on House Marathon/Half-Marathon/5K, Lancaster PA, www.handsonhouserace.org
1: Joe McGinnis 5K, Newtown PA, www.bucksashdiv2.com
1: I Can Run 5K/0.5M, Collegeville PA, www.hemophiliasupport.org
1: Run to Restore Connections 5K/1M, Chalfont PA, www.csf.buxmont.org
1: Strides for Scholarships 5K, Blue Bell PA, www.mce.edu/5k-race
1: Bars in Bethlehem 5K Bar Hop, Bethlehem PA, www.runlehighvalley.com
1: Kelly Golat 5K, East Stroudsburg PA, www.run4kelly.com
1: Chichester Challenge 5K, Boothwyn PA, www.runtheday.com
1: Douglass Township 5K/2M, Boyertown PA, www2.co.berks.pa.us/douglass/site/default
 1: Bark in the Park 5K/1M Dog Walk, Media PA, www.runtheday.com
1: Step Out Against Domestic Violence 5K, Allentown PA, www.turningpoint.org
2: Kid's Chance 5K/10K, Philadelphia PA, www.kidschance5k.org
2: Grifos Girls 5K/1M, sdcat@rcn.com
2: Topton terror 5K, Mertztown PA, www.toptonems.org
2: Steeplechase Distance Run 25K/5K/100 Yds, Hillsborough NJ, www.oypm.net
2: Elmwood Zoo 5K/1M, Norristown PA, www.rsvpmc.org
2: Hope Challenge, Glen Mills PA, www.greatguys.org
2: Got Guts 5K, Doylestown PA, http://online.ccfa.org/gotguts
2: Run4Nunn 5K, Warminster PA, www.amiracle4melissa,org
2: Bicycling Fall Classic 10/25/50M, texlertown PA, www.bicycling.com/fallclassic
2: Blues Cruise 50K Trail, Reading PA, www.bluescruiseultra.com
7-8: Ragnar Relay (197M), Lancaster to Mt. Pocono PA, http://www.ragnarrelay.com/race/pennsylvania?utm_source=MMF&utm_medium=EM&utm_content=040511&utm_campaign=PA
8: Tanya Rosado 5K, Bethlehem PA, www.walkinmemory.wordpress.com
8: Towpath Trot 6K, Walnutport PA, janets63@gmail.com
8: Manna on  Main Street 5K, Lansale PA, www.mannaonmain.org
8: Knights of Columbus 5K, Tyler State Park, PA, www.kofchennessy.com
8: Montco Red Cross 5K, harleysville PA, www.montcoredcross.org
8: Camp Muddy Bottom 8K Mud Rujn, Alloway NJ, www.ranchhope.org
9: Covered Bridge Ride 20/30/33/50/63M, erwinna PA, www.cbbikeclub.org
9: Blue Mountain Tri, Bernville PA, www.trimaxendurancesports.com
9: Harrsiburg Half Marathon, Harrisburg PA, http://www.harrisburgymcaraces.com/halfmarathon.htm
9: Johnny's Run 5K, Wayne PA, www.ababysbeath.org
9: French Creek Adventure Fling Multisport Relay, French Creek state Park PA, www.makebreak.com
9: Iron Andy Foundation Cup 5K, Skippack PA, ironandy@hotmail.com
9: Conquer the Mountain 5K, Alpha NJ, www.conquerthemountain5k.com
9: Justice For All 5K, Philadelphia PA, http://www.clsphila.org/Content.aspx?id=1228
15: Women's 5K Classic, Allentown PA, www.womens5kclassic.org
15: Great Eastern Breakout 5K/0.5M, Philadelphia PA, www.breakout5k.com
15: Kisses for Kyle 5K, Lahaska PA, www.kissesforkyle.org
15: Lions Run For Sight, Newtown PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
15: Boyertown Rotary 5K, Boyertown PA,  www.pretzelcitysports.com
16: Helping Hand 5K, Hatfield PA, www.aagp.com
16: Crusader Crawl 5K, Jenkintown PA, bee2120@comcast.net
16: Optimal Health Center 5k Run/Walk for  Fitness, Yardley PA, http://myoptimalhealthcenter.com/clients/4713/documents/2011_flyer_registration%20trifold_blu-blk.pdf
16: Run for Wellness 5K, Yardley PA, www.myoptimalhealthcenter.com
16: Bear Creek Trail 5K/16K, Macungie PA, www.bcmountainresort.com
16: Souderton 5M,1M/0.5M, Souderton PA, www.actsportsmanagement.com
22: Limbs in Motion 5K, Hamilton NJ, www.walkingtallcharities.org
22: Stoudt's Brewing 12 Classic, Adamstown PA, www.lrrclub.org
22: Ghouls & Fools 6.5M Night Trail, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
22: Tribal Run 5K, Pennsburg PA,  www.pretzelcitysports.com
22: Jog For Josie 5K, Downingtown PA, www.cofaforjosieb.com
22: Crooked Billet 5K, Warminster PA,  www.pretzelcitysports.com
23: Kimmy Gallow 5K, Easton PA, www.kimmygallow5k.com
23: Laurel House 5K, North Wales PA, www.laurel-house.org
23: Martins Run 5K to Defeat Dementia, Media PA, www.runtheday.com
23: Delaware & Lehigh Marathon/Half Marathon, Northampton PA, http://www.delawareandlehigh.org/marathon/
23: Octorun 13K, Hatfield PA, www.actsportsmanagement.com
23: October Lauf Fest Half Marathon, Philadelphia PA, www.uberendurancesports.com
23: Intergeneration 5K, Media PA, rpezick@martins-run.org
29: Run Like Hell 6K, Allentown PA, www.runlehighvalley.com
29: Harvestfest 7M Trail/5K Road, Quakertown PA, www.menolan.org
29: Tim Lambert BSA 5K, Easton PA, www.minsitrails.com
29: Spooky Tails & Trails 5K/2M, Hamilton NJ, www.hamiltony,ca.org
29: Gravel Hill Cemetary 5K, Palmyra PA, www.gravelhillumc.org
29: Skeleton Skurry 6K, Hatboro PA, www.philaymca.org
29: Trick or Treat 5K, Coplay PA, www.trotthetrail.com
29: Uff is Tough 5K/2.5K/1M/0.5M/10Yds, Aston PA, www.uffistough.com
30: Monster Dash 5K, Harleysville PA,  www.pretzelcitysports.com
30: Black Cat 5K, New Britain PA,  www.pretzelcitysports.com
30: Blue-Gray Half Marathon, Gettysburg PA, www.bluegrayhalf.com
30: Fitzy's Run 5K, Reading PA, www.laurensfoundation.org
30: Evansburg Challenge 10M Trail Run, Collegeville PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
30: Trick or Treat 5M, Tyler State Park, PA, www.trickortreat5miler.com
Kid's Chance 5K/10K, Harrisburg PA, www.kidschance5k.org
30: South Mountain 10M/5M, Hellertown PA, www.lvrr.org
30: Radnor Run 5M, Radnor PA, www.lunginfo.org/radnorrun

November
5: Victory for Voices 10K/5K,  Lake Nockamixoin State Park, www.actsportsmanagement.com
5&6: GORUCK Challenge 15M Adventure Races, Philadelphia PA, www.gorockchallenge.com
5: Run For HOPE, Birdsboro PA, adriasjewelry@hotmail.com
5: Peak Fitness 5K, Wayne PA, www.hcmfoundation.com
6: Oley Valley Classic 10M/5K, Oley PA, www.pagodapacers.com
6: THON 5K, Wyomissing PA, www.clubs.psu.edu/bk/thon
6: Run The Bridge 10K, Camden NJ, www.runthebridge.org
12: WHYY 12K/3K, Philadelphia PA, www.whyy.org/y12k
12: HTTE Pump & Run 5K, Bethlehem PA www.hanovertwp-nc.org
12: Autism Cares 10K/5K/2M, Richboro PA, www.raceforresources.kintera.org
12: Macoby Run Run 5M/5K, Green Lane PA, www.,macobyrun.com
12: Bookings For exeter 5K, Reading PA, glclay@exeter-k12.pa.us
13: Trimax Media Mud Stain 5K/10M Trail,Mmedia PA, www.trimaxendurancesports.com
13: Alex's Lemonade Stand 5K/Fun Run, Philadelphia PA,  www.TheLemonRun.com
13: Harrisburg marathon, Harrisburg PA, www.trimaxendurancesports.com
13: Aardvark Amble 5K, Delaware Water Gap PA, www.aardvarkamble.com
19: Running of the nuts 5K, Slatington PA, wpsa@ptd.net
19-20: Philadelphia marathon/half marathon/8K, Philadelphia PA, www.phialdelphiamarathon.com
20: Emmaus Fall Classic 3.5M, Emmaus PA, www.runlehighvalley.com
20: Bucks County Marathon, Yardley PA, www.runbucks.com
24: Turkey Bowl 5K/1M, Honey Brook PA, www.telhaicamp.org
24: Abington Gobble Wobble, Abington PA, www.philaymca.org
24: Thanksgiving 5K, Tyler State Park, www.bcrr.info
24: Pumpkin Pie 5K/1.5M Walk, nazareth PA, www.nazerethymca.org
24: Run For The Diamonds. Berwick PA, www.runfordiamonds.com
26: Turkey Trot 5K, Bethlehem PA, www.historicbethlehem.org
26: Habitat 5K, Quakertown PA, www.quakertownrotary.org
27: Dirty Bird 15K Trail, Birdsboro PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
27: Cellbrate Joan 5K, Allentown PA, www.celebratejoan.com
27: Tour Tyler Informal 5.3M, Tyler State Park, www.bcrr.info
30: Lights in the Parkway 5K, Allentown PA, www.runlehighvalley.com

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

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

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

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

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

Thursday, September 15, 2011

Calendar Adjustments and Updates, Help Me Help You!, Running While Facebooking?

The Hit the Hay 8.4M or so trail race, moved from 8/27 to 9/18., has been postponed again because of an issue with the park.  The new date will be posted when available.  The Harrisburg Half will be held on October 9 because of flooding from Lee.  Guess the Susquehanna is a little bit too wide for a stream crossing.

Calendar Update
This week's primary exercise was to update the race calendar.  As a result, the informational items will be even less compelling (sic) than usual.  Hope everyone finds a favorite race to do. It's incredible how many races we have to choose from, often to the disappointment of race organizers who don't understand why the attendance isn't there.  It's also why we do our Quakertown Rotary races in late November and early March when the calendar is more forgiving.  A running friend of mine moved from Pottstown to Toledo OH and was stunned to only be able to find a race every three weeks or so.

Philly Half
For all you running the Philly Half, please let me know who you are.  It's hard to find people scrolling through 20K+ results.  Use bill.tuszynski@gmail.com. 

A Random Thought
I saw something that Americans spent 53 billion minutes on Facebook last month.  It seems like a staggering number until you do some figuring.  At 100 million users and 30 days in a month, it works out to about 18 minutes per day.  I keep the number down but at least on average, most people have lives outside of Facebook.  Hopefully, we all reserve time when we're not online to exercise.  A  Facebook exercise game does not count.

Club Races    
Thanks to Alice, you get a second chance to do the Run Wild at the Zoo up at  the  Lehigh Valley Zoo in  Schnecksville.  There's a new 10K run for those looking for more distance than a 5K can offer.

Sep 18: Run Wild at the Zoo 5K/10K, Allentown PA
Oct 22: Ghouls & Feels 6.5M Night Trail, Reading PA
Nov 12: Macoby Run Run 5M/5K, Green Lane PA
Nov 26: Habitat 5K, Quakertown PA
Nov 27: Dirty Bird 15K Trail, Birdsboro PA

Website
Visit the club website, www.buxmontrunning.com and check out the "Athlete Profile" page featuring short self-written bios of club members. That I'm on there proves you don't have to be a good athlete to be on the page! Send yours to either me or Tom Daugherty. Tom actually does the work in his function as webmeister.

Group Runs - Suggest Confirming With the Listed Contact On Any Given Week!
Saturday: Tennis Zone (former Upper Bucks YMCA on California Rd.) 8:00 AM, Jerry Washcalus, Tom Daugherty  or Bill Tuszynski bill.tuszynski@gmail.com
Saturday: Perkiomen Trail (Crusher Road) 8:00 AM, Bill Blair
Sunday: Lehigh Valley Parkway, 7:00/7:30/8:00 AM, Loops from 6.65-21+ miles, Debi Golbreski
Sunday: Perkiomen Trail (Crusher Road) 10:00 AM, Randy Opdyke

Race Results
Marathons and Halfs.  congratulations to Thom Lowe on his first HM and the Munoz family for a set of results from Amish Country.   Did they have scrapple  in the post-race food?

9/1/11
Via Marathon  (667)
Wayne Sigler - 3:28:07, 130th
Jerry Rossetti - 3:37:31, 183rd, AG1
Matt Coyle - 3:39:17, 198th
Kurt Dannerth - 3:43:14, 244th
Udon Beidler - 4:07:46, 409th
John Guth - 4:16:38, 461st

Via Half Marathon (737)
Jerry Washcalus - 1:43:01, 74th, AG3
Jake Schweitzerhof - 1:43:20, 77th
Don Kuntzman - 2:16:59, 489th
Thom Lowe - 3:39:44, 727th

Doylestown Heroes' 5K (1,015)
Carl Goldschmidt - 16:56, 4th, AG2
Jerry Horan - 22:51, 146th
Greg Yerkes - 23:00, 154th

Travis Manion 5K (368)
Warren Taylor - 24:18, 44th

LivenGrin 5K (103)
Dana Wetzel - 22:49, 12th, AG1

Band on the Run 5K (65)
Ted Andrus - 21:47, 3rd Overall

9/10/11
Quakerman Half Iron Tri (65)
David Smith - 5:17:34, 4th

Quakerman Olympic Tri (105)
Andrew Morgan - 3:15:54, 25th

Sol Lipton Half Marathon (123)
Paul Walsh - 1:28:09, 8th
Neil Policelli - 1:51:38, 49th
Deborah Golbreski - 2:06:48, 88th

Bird in Hand Half Marathon (304)
Kristen Munoz - 1:50:22, 73rd
Anthony Clarke -  2:04:41, 156th
Dan O'Connor - 2:05:25, 159th

Bird in Hand 5K (217)
Jordan Munoz - 33:35, 167th
Caleb Munoz - 39:24, 188th
Lewis Munoz - 39:28, 190th

Methacton Warrior 5K (61)
Kent Prizer - 21:04, 11th, AG2

Run With heroes 5K
John Guth - 21:39, 12th

Harambee 5K (55)
Ruth King - 24:11, 20th, AG1

Race Calendar (Club Races in Bold)
September
15: Third Thirsty Thursday 5K, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
17: Race to the Rescue 5K, Pottstown PA, estherscrown@gmail.com
17: Isa's Run for the Cure 5K, Bethlehem PA, www.alexslemonadestand.org/mypage/70212
17: Black Tie 5K, Philadelphia PA, www.philabundance.org
17: Camelot Run for Children 5K, Whitehall PA, www.camelotforchildren.org
17: Nun Run 5K/1M, Reading PA, www.mcsreading.com
17: Pretzel Twist 5M, Lititz PA, www.pretxelcitysports.com
18: Winning Kick 5K, reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
18: Hit the Hay 8.1M Trail, Birdsboro PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com - POSTPONED
18: Run Wild at the Zoo 5K/10K, Allentown PA, http://www.runwildatlvzoo5k.com
18: Dove 10K/2M Walk, Peace Valley Park PA, www.peacevalleynaturecenter.org
18: Run for  Your Neighbor 5K/Fun Run, Harleysville PA, www.npuw.org/5K
18: Carol's Run 5K, Warminster PA, www.carolforheart.com
18: Philadelphia Half Marathon, Philadelphia PA, http://philadelphia.competitor.com/register/
18: Buckman Sprint Tri, Lebanon NJ, www.greenbrookracing.com
21: Doyle Dash 5K/Fun Run, Doylestown PA, doyledash@gmail.com
24: Eagle Bank 5K, Drexel Hill PA, www.races2run.com
24: KMF Race for Ovarian Cancer Half Marathon/3M Run-Walk, Williamsport PA, www.kmfraceforovarionacancer.com
24: Bruiser 5K/1.2M, Allentown PA, www.the-bruiser-5-k.org
24: Oxford Run Walk & Dash 5K, Oxford PA,  http://downtownoxfordpa.org/news_events.html
24: St. Jude 5K, Peace Valley Park, PA, rpfern@upiwireless.com
24: His/Hers 10K Coed Relay, Medford NJ, www.hisandhersrace.org
24: NBTBA 5K, Chalfont PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
24: Autumn Celebration 5K, Warwick County Park, www.runtheday.com
24: Bethlehem Rotary 5K/10K, Bethlehem PA, www.morningstar5k.com
24: Fummer 5K, Franklin & Marshall College, Lancaster PA, www.godiplomats.com/
25: PASA Bike Fresh 25/50/75M, Downingtown PA, www.pasafarming.org
25: Run for Sight Trail 5K/10K, Downingtown PA, www.pagodapacers.com
25: Sloppy Cuckoo Half-Marathon, Philadelphia PA, www.uberendurancesports.com
25: Lacing Up For Childhood Cancer 5K/10K, Northampton PA, www.angel34.org
25: Wildlands 27M Adventure Challenge, Bernville PA, www.makebreak.com
25: Heat to Heart 5K/1.5M/1M, Perkasie PA, www.healthyheartsfoundation.org
25: Wheels Toward Hope 5K, Peace Valley Park, PA, www.wheelstowardhope.com
25: Race for Sight 5K/10K Trail, Downingtown PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
25: Michael Wise 5K, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
25: 5K Run 3K Walk to End Domestic Violence, Blue Bell PA, www.wcmontco.org
25: Conestoga 10M Trail, Lancaster PA, billsmithruns@comcast.net
25: Anthony Severo 5K/1M, Allentown PA, www.psd.web.parklandsd.org

October
1: Fire Prevention 5K, North Wales PA, 5krun@ugfd.org
1: First Amendment 5K, West Windsor NJ, www.keepithaka.com
1: Hands on House Marathon/Half-Marathon/5K, Lancaster PA, www.handsonhouserace.org
1: Joe McGinnis 5K, Newtown PA, www.bucksashdiv2.com
1: I Can Run 5K/0.5M, Collegeville PA, www.hemophiliasupport.org
1: Run to Restore Connections 5K/1M, Chalfont PA, www.csf.buxmont.org
1: Strides for Scholarships 5K, Blue Bell PA, www.mce.edu/5k-race
1: Bars in Bethlehem 5K Bar Hop, Bethlehem PA, www.runlehighvalley.com
1: Kelly Golat 5K, East Stroudsburg PA, www.run4kelly.com
1: Chichester Challenge 5K, Boothwyn PA, www.runtheday.com
1: Douglass Township 5K/2M, Boyertown PA, www2.co.berks.pa.us/douglass/site/default
 1: Bark in the Park 5K/1M Dog Walk, Media PA, www.runtheday.com
1: Step Out Against Domestic Violence 5K, Allentown PA, www.turningpoint.org
2: Kid's Chance 5K/10K, Philadelphia PA, www.kidschance5k.org
2: Grifos Girls 5K/1M, sdcat@rcn.com
2: Topton terror 5K, Mertztown PA, www.toptonems.org
2: Steeplechase Distance Run 25K/5K/100 Yds, Hillsborough NJ, www.oypm.net
2: Elmwood Zoo 5K/1M, Norristown PA, www.rsvpmc.org
2: Hope Challenge, Glen Mills PA, www.greatguys.org
2: Got Guts 5K, Doylestown PA, http://online.ccfa.org/gotguts
2: Run4Nunn 5K, Warminster PA, www.amiracle4melissa,org
2: Bicycling Fall Classic 10/25/50M, texlertown PA, www.bicycling.com/fallclassic
2: Blues Cruise 50K Trail, Reading PA, www.bluescruiseultra.com
7-8: Ragnar Relay (197M), Lancaster to Mt. Pocono PA, http://www.ragnarrelay.com/race/pennsylvania?utm_source=MMF&utm_medium=EM&utm_content=040511&utm_campaign=PA
8: Tanya Rosado 5K, Bethlehem PA, www.walkinmemory.wordpress.com
8: Towpath Trot 6K, Walnutport PA, janets63@gmail.com
8: Manna on  Main Street 5K, Lansale PA, www.mannaonmain.org
8: Knights of Columbus 5K, Tyler State Park, PA, www.kofchennessy.com
8: Montco Red Cross 5K, harleysville PA, www.montcoredcross.org
8: Camp Muddy Bottom 8K Mud Rujn, Alloway NJ, www.ranchhope.org
9: Covered Bridge Ride 20/30/33/50/63M, erwinna PA, www.cbbikeclub.org
9: Blue Mountain Tri, Bernville PA, www.trimaxendurancesports.com
9: Harrsiburg Half Marathon, Harrisburg PA, http://www.harrisburgymcaraces.com/halfmarathon.htm
9: Johnny's Run 5K, Wayne PA, www.ababysbeath.org
9: French Creek Adventure Fling Multisport Relay, French Creek state Park PA, www.makebreak.com
9: Iron Andy Foundation Cup 5K, Skippack PA, ironandy@hotmail.com
9: Conquer the Mountain 5K, Alpha NJ, www.conquerthemountain5k.com
9: Justice For All 5K, Philadelphia PA, http://www.clsphila.org/Content.aspx?id=1228
15: Women's 5K Classic, Allentown PA, www.womens5kclassic.org
15: Great Eastern Breakout 5K/0.5M, Philadelphia PA, www.breakout5k.com
15: Kisses for Kyle 5K, lahaska PA, www.kissesforkyle.org
15: Lions Run For Sight, Newtown PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
15: Boyertown Riotary 5K, boyertown PA,  www.pretzelcitysports.com
16: Helping Hand 5K, Hatfield PA, www.aagp.com
16: Crusader Crawl 5K, Jenkintown PA, bee2120@comcast.net
16: Optimal Health Center 5k Run/Walk for  Fitness, Yardley PA, http://myoptimalhealthcenter.com/clients/4713/documents/2011_flyer_registration%20trifold_blu-blk.pdf
16: Run for Wellness 5K, Yardley PA, www.myoptimalhealthcenter.com
16: Bear Creek Trail 5K/16K, Macungie PA, www.bcmountainresort.com
16: Souderton 5M,1M/0.5M, Souderton PA, www.actsportsmanagement.com
22: Limbs in Motion 5K, Hamilton NJ, www.walkingtallcharities.org
22: Stoudt's Brewing 12 Classic, Adamstown PA, www.lrrclub.org
22: Ghouls & Fools 6.5M Night Trail, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
22: Tribal Run 5K, Pennsburg PA,  www.pretzelcitysports.com
22: Jog For Josie 5K, Downingtown PA, www.cofaforjosieb.com
22: Crooked Billet 5K, Warminster PA,  www.pretzelcitysports.com
23: Kimmy Gallow 5K, Easton PA, www.kimmygallow5k.com
23: Laurel House 5K, North Wales PA, www.laurel-house.org
23: Martins Run 5K to Defeat Dementia, Media PA, www.runtheday.com
23: Delaware & Lehigh Marathon/Half Marathon, Northampton PA, http://www.delawareandlehigh.org/marathon/
23: Octorun 13K, Hatfield PA, www.actsportsmanagement.com
23: October Lauf Fest Half Marathon, Philadelphia PA, www.uberendurancesports.com
23: Intergeneration 5K, Media PA, rpezick@martins-run.org
29: Run Like Hell 6K, Allentown PA, www.runlehighvalley.com
29: Harvestfest 7M Trail/5K Road, Quakertown PA, www.menolan.org
29: Tim Lambert BSA 5K, Easton PA, www.minsitrails.com
29: Spooky Tails & Trails 5K/2M, Hamilton NJ, www.hamiltony,ca.org
29: Gravel Hill Cemetary 5K, Palmyra PA, www.gravelhillumc.org
29: Skeleton Skurry 6K, Hatboro PA, www.philaymca.org
29: Trick or Treat 5K, Coplay PA, www.trotthetrail.com
29: Uff is Tough 5K/2.5K/1M/0.5M/10Yds, Aston PA, www.uffistough.com
30: Monster Dash 5K, Harleysville PA,  www.pretzelcitysports.com
30: Black Cat 5K, New Britain PA,  www.pretzelcitysports.com
30: Blue-Gray Half Marathon, Gettysburg PA, www.bluegrayhalf.com
30: Fitzy's Run 5K, Reading PA, www.laurensfoundation.org
30: Evansburg Challenge 10M Trail Run, Collegeville PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
30: Trick or Treat 5M, Tyler State Park, PA, www.trickortreat5miler.com
Kid's Chance 5K/10K, Harrisburg PA, www.kidschance5k.org
30: South Mountain 10M/5M, Hellertown PA, www.lvrr.org
30: Radnor Run 5M, Radnor PA, www.lunginfo.org/radnorrun

November
5: Victory for Voices 10K/5K,  Lake Nockamixoin State Park, www.actsportsmanagement.com
5&6: GORUCK Challenge 15M Adventure Races, Philadelphia PA, www.gorockchallenge.com
5: Run For HOPE, Birdsboro PA, adriasjewelry@hotmail.com
5: Peak Fitness 5K, Wayne PA, www.hcmfoundation.com
6: Oley Valley Classic 10M/5K, Oley PA, www.pagodapacers.com
6: THON 5K, Wyomissing PA, www.clubs.psu.edu/bk/thon
6: Run The Bridge 10K, Camden NJ, www.runthebridge.org
12: WHYY 12K/3K, Philadelphia PA, www.whyy.org/y12k
12: HTTE Pump & Run 5K, Bethlehem PA www.hanovertwp-nc.org
12: Autism Cares 10K/5K/2M, Richboro PA, www.raceforresources.kintera.org
12: Macoby Run Run 5M/5K, Green Lane PA, www.,macobyrun.com
12: Bookings For exeter 5K, Reading PA, glclay@exeter-k12.pa.us
13: Trimax Media Mud Stain 5K/10M Trail,Mmedia PA, www.trimaxendurancesports.com
13: Alex's Lemonade Stand 5K/Fun Run, Philadelphia PA,  www.TheLemonRun.com
13: Harrisburg marathon, Harrisburg PA, www.trimaxendurancesports.com
13: Aardvark Amble 5K, Delaware Water Gap PA, www.aardvarkamble.com
19: Running of the nuts 5K, Slatington PA, wpsa@ptd.net
19-20: Philadelphia marathon/half marathon/8K, Philadelphia PA, www.phialdelphiamarathon.com
20: Emmaus Fall Classic 3.5M, Emmaus PA, www.runlehighvalley.com
20: Bucks County Marathon, Yardley PA, www.runbucks.com
24: Turkey Bowl 5K/1M, Honey Brook PA, www.telhaicamp.org
24: Abington Gobble Wobble, Abington PA, www.philaymca.org
24: Thanksgiving 5K, Tyler State Park, www.bcrr.info
24: Pumpkin Pie 5K/1.5M Walk, nazareth PA, www.nazerethymca.org
24: Run For The Diamonds. Berwick PA, www.runfordiamonds.com
26: Turkey Trot 5K, Bethlehem PA, www.historicbethlehem.org
26: Habitat 5K, Quakertown PA, www.quakertownrotary.org
27: Dirty Bird 15K Trail, Birdsboro PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
27: Cellbrate Joan 5K, Allentown PA, www.celebratejoan.com
27: Tour Tyler Informal 5.3M, Tyler State Park, www.bcrr.info
30: Lights in the Parkway 5K, Allentown PA, www.runlehighvalley.com

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

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

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

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

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

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Yay PCS, A Race to Do, Nock Fitness, Help Needed, Wet Feet


Props for Pretzel City Sports
Congratulations to Ron and Helene Horn for Pretzel City Sports' 15th anniversary.  Besides being the leading  race timing company in the region, PCS brings us the most innovative and demonic set of trail races around..  Join me in wishing Ron and Helene many more years of success in making sure racing is the fun it's meant to be.

Do This Race
This is from Kevin Quinn detailing a race benefiting a little girl fighting brain cancer. "Please consider running this 5K in October. Gabby is a little girl that is fighting for her life in Phoenixville. My nephew was in day care with Gabby and should be starting school with her now. Unfortunately, she is spending her time fighting for her life. "

http://www.facebook.com/l/FAQAQWIStAQAF3R3358D58w_G1j0-LL2VPYAL7laLgmmBcw/getwellgabby.org/

Fitness Event at Lake Nockamixin
This from Stephanie Straub, the Event Coordinator:  "I . . .  (want) to invite you to the Great PA Outdoor Challenge Demo Day event Ill be hosting from 11am-3pm at the Haycock Boat Launch on Saturday, September 17.  This event is meant to promote and celebrate the Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation's 3rd annual Great Pennsylvania Outdoor Challenge.  Participants raise funds while engaging in fun outdoor activities, aiming to bike, hike, run, paddle, etc. for at least 30 minutes a day through a 30-day period (September 10-October 9).   Eastern Mountain Sports Warrington is bringing out a fleet of rental kayaks for visitors to demo for free, Valley Mountain Bikers will be talking about mountain biking and the parks new MTB trails, and Ill lead geocaching and disc golf demos."

Volunteers Needed
Via Dick Patterson, the organizers of the friends of the Dove 10K at Peace Valley Park need volunteers.  If you've never done it, give it a try as its a great experience, a chance to see parts of the race you would miss while running and gives a greater appreciation of what the organizers have do to make a race come off successfully.  And, if you are a back-ender like me, it's your only opportunity to see fast runners from the front.  Here are the details:

The Friends of the Dove 10k and 2 Mile Nature Walk is right around the corner and they are still looking for volunteers- spread the word!   The race is set for September 18, 2011.  If you are unable to help, perhaps you can pass this along to anyone you may know who could help.  Thanks!

Visit www.peacevalleynaturecenter.org for more info- go to events.  Help support a great cause! contact friendsofthedove10k@gmail.com

Stay well
Diane Szwajkowski

Dedicated or Doofy?
It turns out a lot of our members were out Saturday and Sunday, mostly early on Saturday and later on Sunday.  Both Steve Foster, with a track workout in the wind, and Terry Rooney, who ran along Delaware Avenue on Saturday and Sunday, braved the worst of the storm.  Both get a pair of dry socks for their effort.

Club Races
Thanks to Alice, you get a second chance to do the Run Wild at the Zoo up at  the  Lehigh Valley Zoo in Schnecksville.  There's a new 10K run for those looking for more distance than a 5K can offer.

Sep 18: Run Wild at the Zoo 5K/10K, Allentown PA
Oct 22: Ghouls & Feels 6.5M Night Trail, Reading PA
Nov 12: Macoby Run Run 5M/5K, Green Lane PA
Nov 26: Habitat 5K, Quakertown PA
Nov 27: Dirty Bird 15K Trail, Birdsboro PA

Website
Visit the club website, www.buxmontrunning.com and check out the "Athlete Profile" page featuring short self-written bios of club members. That I'm on there proves you don't have to be a good athlete to be on the page! Send yours to either me or Tom Daugherty. Tom actually does the work in his function as webmeister.

Group Runs - Suggest Confirming With the Listed Contact On Any Given Week!
Saturday: Tennis Zone (former Upper Bucks YMCA on California Rd.) 8:00 AM, Jerry Washcalus, Tom Daugherty  or Bill Tuszynski bill.tuszynski@gmail.com
Saturday: Perkiomen Trail (Crusher Road) 8:00 AM, Bill Blair
Sunday: Lehigh Valley Parkway, 7:00/7:30/8:00 AM, Loops from 6.65-21+ miles, Debi Golbreski
Sunday: Perkiomen Trail (Crusher Road) 10:00 AM, Randy Opdyke

Race Results
A weekend of unusual events highlighted by the Labor Pains 12 Hr. Endurance Run and the Run for the Ages.  Where else can Heidi Moebius, age 70+ be the first woman and 6th overall? 

9/4/11
Labor Pains 12Hr
Laurie Reinhart -55M, 11:38:20, 13th, AG1
Rob Hoy - 50M, 11:12:50, 35th
Neil Policelli - 45M, 11:40:55, 41st, AG1
Terry Rooney - 40M, 9:30:38, 53rd
Bob Bodkin - 40M, 10:10:46, 58th
Michael Womelsdorf - 50K, 6:50:46, 102nd

Bucks County Duathlon (177)
Jeremy Garges - 54:02, 5th, AG1
Michelle Garges - 1:09:01, 63rd, AG2
Warren  Taylor - 1:09:20, 70th, AG1
Stephen White - 1:11:14, 83rd

9/3/11
Run for the Ages Age-Graded 10K Trail (141)
John Guth - 1:42:15 (1:14:15 run time), 128th

Run for Freedom 5K (293)
Jerry Rossetti - 23:18, 22nd

Race Calendar (Club Races in Bold)
September
10: Bird in Hand Half Marathon, Bird in Hand PA, www.BIHhalf.com
10: H5K, Montco CC, Blue Bell PA. www.h5k.com
10: Susquehanna Super Hike/Ultra 28.4 Trail, www.kta-hike.org
10: Spartan Obstacle 5K, Palmerton PA, www.spartanrace.com
11: Sol Lipton Half Marathon, Pottsville PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
11: Run for Recovery 5K, Horsham PA, www.livengrin.org
11: 9/11 Heroes' Run 5K, Harleysville PA, www.911heroesrun.com
11: IMABLE Du and 5K, Wyomissing PA, www.getupandmove.org
11: Band on the Run 5K, Birdsboro PA, lalonnie@dejazzd.com
11: Lehigh Valley Marathon/Half/Relay, Allentown PA, www.vianet.org
11: Windmill Classic 5K, Milford NJ, www.racenj.com
15: Third Thirsty Thursday 5K, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
17: Race to the Rescue 5K, Pottstown PA, estherscrown@gmail.com
17: Isa's Run for the Cure 5K, Bethlehem PA, www.alexslemonadestand.org/mypage/70212
17: Black Tie 5K, Philadelphia PA, www.philabundance.org
17: Camelot Run for Children 5K, Whitehall PA, www.camelotforchildren.org
17: Nun Run 5K/1M, Reading PA, www.mcsreading.com
17: Pretzel Twist 5M, Lititz PA, www.pretxelcitysports.com
18: Winning Kick 5K, reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
18: Hit the Hay 8.1M Trail, Birdsboro PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
18: Run Wild at the Zoo 5K/10K, Allentown PA, http://www.runwildatlvzoo5k.com
18: Dove 10K/2M Walk, Peace Valley Park PA, www.peacevalleynaturecenter.org
18: Run for  Your Neighbor 5K/Fun Run, Harleysville PA, www.npuw.org/5K
18: Carol's Run 5K, Warminster PA, www.carolforheart.com
18: Philadelphia Half Marathon, Philadelphia PA, http://philadelphia.competitor.com/register/
18: Buckman Sprint Tri, Lebanon NJ, www.greenbrookracing.com
21: Doyle Dash 5K/Fun Run, Doylestown PA, doyledash@gmail.com
24: Eagle Bank 5K, Drexel Hill PA, www.races2run.com
24: KMF Race for Ovarian Cancer Half Marathon/3M Run-Walk, Williamsport PA, www.kmfraceforovarionacancer.com
24: Bruiser 5K/1.2M, Allentown PA, www.the-bruiser-5-k.org
24: Oxford Run Walk & Dash 5K, Oxford PA,  http://downtownoxfordpa.org/news_events.html
24: St. Jude 5K, Peace Valley Park, PA, rpfern@upiwireless.com
24: His/Hers 10K Coed Relay, Medford NJ, www.hisandhersrace.org
24: NBTBA 5K, Chalfont PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
24: Bethlehem Rotary 5K/10K, Bethlehem PA, www.morningstar5k.com
24: Fummer 5K, Franklin & Marshall College, Lancaster PA, www.godiplomats.com/
25: PASA Bike Fresh 25/50/75M, Downingtown PA, www.pasafarming.org
25: Run for Sight Trail 5K/10K, Downingtown PA, www.pagodapacers.com
25: Sloppy Cuckoo Half-Marathon, Philadelphia PA, www.uberendurancesports.com
25: Lacing Up For Childhood Cancer 5K/10K, Northampton PA, www.angel34.org
25: Wildlands 27M Adventure Challenge, Bernville PA, www.makebreak.com
25: Heat to Heart 5K/1.5M/1M, Perkasie PA, www.healthyheartsfoundation.org
25: Wheels Toward Hope 5K, Peace Valley Park, PA, www.wheelstowardhope.com
25: Race for Sight 5K/10K Trail, Downingtown PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
25: Michael Wise 5K, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
25: 5K Run 3K Walk to End Domestic Violence, Blue Bell PA, www.wcmontco.org
25: Conestoga 10M Trail, Lancaster PA, billsmithruns@comcast.net
25: Anthony Severo 5K/1M, Allentown PA, www.psd.web.parklandsd.org

October
1: Run to Restore Connections 5K, Chalfont PA, www.csfbuxmont.org
1: Fire Prevention 5K, North Wales PA, 5krun@ugfd.org
1: First Amendment 5K, West Windsor NJ, www.keepithaka.com
1: Hands on House Marathon/Half-Marathon/5K, Lancaster PA, www.handsonhouserace.org
1: Joe McGinnis 5K, Newtown PA, www.bucksashdiv2.com
1: I Can Run 5K/0.5M, Collegeville PA, www.hemophiliasupport.org
1: Run to Restore Connections 5K/1M, Chalfont PA, www.csf.buxmont.org
1: Strides for Scholarships 5K, Blue Bell PA, www.mce.edu/5k-race
2: Bicycling Fall Classic 10/25/50M, texlertown PA, www.bicycling.com/fallclassic
2: Blues Cruise 50K Trail, Reading PA, www.bluescruiseultra.com
5: Tanya Rosado 5K, Bethlehem PA, www.walkinmemory.wordpress.com
7-8: Ragnar Relay (197M), Lancaster to Mt. Pocono PA, http://www.ragnarrelay.com/race/pennsylvania?utm_source=MMF&utm_medium=EM&utm_content=040511&utm_campaign=PA
8: Towpath Trot 6K, Walnutport PA, janets63@gmail.com
8: Main Street 30th Anniversary 5K, Lansale PA, www.mannaonmain.org
8: Knights of Columbus 5K, Tyler State Park, PA, www.kofchennessy.com
9: Covered Bridge Ride 20/30/33/50/63M, erwinna PA, www.cbbikeclub.org
9: Blue Mountain Tri, Bernville PA, www.trimaxendurancesports.com
9: Johnny's Run 5K, Wayne PA, www.ababysbeath.org
9: French Creek Adventure Fling Multisport Relay, French Creek state Park PA, www.makebreak.com
9: Iron Andy Foundation Cup 5K, Skippack PA, ironandy@hotmail.com
9: Conquer the Mountain 5K, Alpha NJ, www.conquerthemountain5k.com
9: Justice For All 5K, Philadelphia PA, http://www.clsphila.org/Content.aspx?id=1228
15: Women's 5K Classic, Allentown PA, www.womens5kclassic.org
16: Optimal Health Center 5k Run/Walk for  Fitness, Yardley PA, http://myoptimalhealthcenter.com/clients/4713/documents/2011_flyer_registration%20trifold_blu-blk.pdf
16: Run for Wellness 5K, Yardley PA, www.myoptimalhealthcenter.com
16: Bear Creek Trail 5K/16K, Macungie PA, www.bcmountainresort.com
16: Souderton 5M,1M/0.5M, Souderton PA, www.actsportsmanagement.com
22: Limbs in Motion 5K, Hamilton NJ, www.walkingtallcharities.org
22: Stoudt's Brewing 12 Classic, Adamstown PA, www.lrrclub.org
22: Ghouls & Fools 6.5M Night Trail, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
23: Martins Run 5K to Defeat Dementia, Media PA, www.runtheday.com
23: Delaware & Lehigh Marathon/Half Marathon, Northampton PA, http://www.delawareandlehigh.org/marathon/
23: Octorun 13K, Hatfield PA, www.actsportsmanagement.com
23: October Lauf Fest Half Marathon, Philadelphia PA, www.uberendurancesports.com
23: Intergeneration 5K, Media PA, rpezick@martins-run.org
29: Run Like Hell 6K, Allentown PA, www.runlehighvalley.com
29: Harvestfest 8M Trail/5K Road, Quakertown PA, www.menolan.org
29: Tim Lambert BSA 5K, Easton PA, www.minsitrails.com
29: Spooky Tails & Trails 5K/2M, Hamilton NJ, www.hamiltony,ca.org
29: Gravel Hill Cemetary 5K, Palmyra PA, www.gravelhillumc.org
30: Fitzy's Run 5K, Reading PA, www.laurensfoundation.org
30: Evansburg Challenge 10M Trail Run, Collegeville PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
30: Trick or treat 5M, tyler State park, PA, www.trickortreat5miler.com
30: South Mountain 10M/5M, Hellertown PA, www.lvrr.org
30: Radnor Run 5M, Radnor PA, www.lunginfo.org/radnorrun

November
5: Victory for Voices 10K/5K,  Lake Nockamixoin State Park, www.actsportsmanagement.com
5&6: GOROCK Challenge 15M Adventure Races, Philadelphia PA, www.gorockchallenge.com
6: Oley Valley classic 10M/5K, Oley PA, www.pagodapacers.com
12: Autism Cares 10K/5K/2M, Richboro PA, www.raceforresources.kintera.org
12: Macoby Run Run 5M/5K, Green Lane PA, www.,macobyrun.com
13: Trimax Media Mud Stain 5K/10M Trail,Mmedia PA, www.trimaxendurancesports.com
13: Alex's Lemonade Stand 5K/Fun Run, Philadelphia PA,  www.TheLemonRun.com
20: Emmaus Fall Classic 3.5M, Emmaus PA, www.runlehighvalley.com
20: Bucks County Marathon, Yardley PA, www.runbucks.com
24: Pumpkin Pie 5K/1.5M Walk, nazareth PA, www.nazerethymca.org
24: Run For The Diamonds. Berwick PA, www.runfordiamonds.com
26: Habitat 5K, Quakertown PA, www.quakertownrotary.org
27: Dirty Bird 15K Trail, Birdsboro PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
30: Lights in the Parkway 5K, Allentown PA, www.runlehighvalley.com

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

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