A Special Race
I don't normally promote races but there is a new addition to the calendar on December 30. It's the Benjamin Wheeler Memorial Fund 5K in Newtown. Ben was one of the children tragically slain at the Sandy Hook Elementary School . His mother is a native of Newtown PA. More on the details of the event are at http://www.phillyburbs.com/mobile_adv/sports#/sports/race-honors-a-favorite-son-of-two-newtowns/article_b4baca9e-aa3e-543c-b380-a5bde4f7208b.html?mode=jqm
Are Runners Smarter?
Here's an article positing that having to organize endurance hunts was one of the factors that drove the evolution of larger brain size in our ancestors. In support of their hypothesis, the authors bred rats for endurance running. They also developed signs of increased brain capacity. Unfortunately, this only shows up in future generations as we don't have Lamarkian evolution where you can acquire a bigger brain by running more. Sorry. http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/12/26/exercise-and-the-ever-smarter-human-brain/?hpw
Who Are You?
Are you one of the those runners who hit their mileage goal sometime in November and are taking the rest of the year off.? Or did you realize on December 15 that you need to get in 450 miles over the last two weeks of the year to hit the number you promised yourself last January? Or is your goal to have fun and you haven't a clue to the nearest hundred miles as to how much you've run this year? No matter which category you fit, the important thing is that you're out there doing it. The only ones who should feel guilty are those home on the couch.
Club Races
The Ugly Mudder has switched spots with the Chilly Cheeks. That doesn't make either any less challenging so harden up and get out there.
Jan 20: Ugly Mudder 7M Trail, Reading PA
Feb 3: Super Bowl 10K, Allentown PA
Feb 24: Chilly Cheeks 7.2M Trail, Reading PA
Mar 2: Rotary Run For Youth 10M/4M, Quakertown PA
May 11: Dark & Dirty night 6.66 Trail, Reading PA
Jun 22: Bouncing Buns Clothing Optional Trail 7K, Palmerton PA
Jun 23: Deena 'Andrus Run For The Ages Age-Graded 10K, Reading PA
Race Results
The race calendar thins out this time of year while we fatten up at the feeding trough. Fortunately, things pick up again soon.
12/23/12
Tyler Challenge 10K (281)
Rob Hoy - 43:01, 34th
Hilary Goodman - 49:12, 112th
Matt Ryan - 52:14, 153rd
Stephen White - 55:45, 196th
Jim Higgins - 1:02:03, 261st
12/16/12
Jingle Bells 5.3M (299)
Rob Hoy - 36:10, 40th
Lou Coppens - 42:27, 126th
Stephen White - 45:10, 183
Jim Higgins - 49:08, 236th
Freezer 5K (342)
Warren Taylor - 23:21, 73rd, AG1
Carl Piechoski - 24:18, 92nd
Janet Esler - 26:27, 139th
12/9/12
Christmas City 5M (431)
Geoff Simpson - 35:37, 49th
David Rodgers - 36:52, 71st
Jen Hooper - 38:40, 98th
John Guth - 42:24, 167th
Linda Karp - 52:56, 184th
Christmas City 5K (184)
Steve Foster - 20:50, 11th
Ruth King - 25:01, 37th
Covered Bridge 5K (294)
Rob Hoy - 22:45, 294th
Lou Coppens - 25:46, 116th
Hilary Goodman - 26:04, 127th
Stephen White - 29:32, 218th
Jim Higgins - 32:07, 248th
Matt ryan - 38:28, 285th
Race Calendar (Club Races in Bold)
December
30: Kris Kringle 5M, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
31: Benjamin Wheeler Memorial Fund 5K, Newtown PA http://www.phillyburbs.com/mobile_adv/sports#/sports/race-honors-a-favorite-son-of-two-newtowns/article_b4baca9e-aa3e-543c-b380-a5bde4f7208b.html?mode=jqm
January
1: Cham-pain 5K, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
1: Hamilton Hangover 5M, Hamilton NJ
6: Wild Card ?, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
13: Polar Bear 8M, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
13: Shiver by the River 10K/5K, Reading PA, www.pagodapacers.com
19: Abominable Slowman 5K, Wayne PA, www.actsportsmanagement.com
19: Virtual GLOBAR 5K/5M/8K/10K/10M/Marathon On-Line Race, www.sheasports.com
20: Ugly Mudder 7M Trail, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
20: Honest Abe 4.6M, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
26: Chocolate Frosted Buns 5K, Robesonia PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
27: Terrible Tyler 15K, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
February
3: Pick Your Way 5.3M, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
3: Super Bowl 10K, Allentown PA www.lvrr.org
9: Cupid's Chase 5K, Philadelphia PA, www.comop.org/cupidschase
9: Warm Hearts 5K, Nazareth PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
10: Eenie-Meanie-Miney-Moe Marathon, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
10:Shiver by the River 10K/5K, Reading PA, www.pagodapacers.com
16: Abominable Slowman 5K, Wayne PA, www.actsportsmanagement.com
16: Frostbite 5Miler, Ambler PA, http://aarc.shuttlepod.org/
17: Staggered Start 4.6M, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
24: Chilly Cheeks 7.2M Trail, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
March
2: Rotary Run For Youth 10M/4M, Quakertown PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com, www.quakertownrotary.org
3: Horde Hero Zombie Run, Philadelphia PA
10: Groveland Great Grizzly 5K/1M, Plumsteadville PA
10: Shiver by the River 10K/5K, Reading PA, www.pagodapacers.com
16: Bordentown St. Patrick's 5K/2M, Bordentown NJ
17: Caesar Rodney Half Marathon, Wilmington DE
17: Abominable Slowman 5K, Wayne PA, www.actsportsmanagement.com
22: CB Family YMCA 5K, Doylestown PA, www.bucks5kseries.com
23: Goruck Challenge Adventure Race, Philadelphia PA, www.goruckchallenge.com
30: Wissahickon 12 Hour Trail Challenge, Philadelphia PA
30: Mt. Penn Mudfest Trail 15K, Reading PA, www.pagodapacers.com
April
6: Tyler Arboretum 10K Trail, Media PA, www.tylertrailrun.com
6: Brave The Race 5K, Altglen PA
6: Garden spot Marathon/Half Marathon, New Holland PA
7: New Hope-Solebury Spirit 5K, New Hope PA, www.bucks5kseries.com
13: Yeungling Lager Jogger 5K, Pottsville PA, www.lagerjogger.com
14: Bucks Half Marathon, Newtown PA, www.buckscountymarathon.com
14: RACC 5K, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
14: Emmaus 4 Miler, Emmaus PA, www.lvrr.org
20: Run for SAAM, Norristown PA, www.victimservicescenter.wix.com
20: Make Every April Better 5K, Richboro PA
20: Bridge Valley 5K For Autism, Furlong PA, www.bucks5kseries.com
21: Rutgers Unite Half Marathon/8K, Piscataway NJ, www.cgiracing.com
21: Stateliner Spring Classic 5K, Phillipsburg NJ, springclassic@hotmail.com
21: Yvette Palmer Purple Pinkie 5K, Center Valley PA
21: Art & Sole 5K, Jenkintown PA, www.abingtonartcenter.org
21: Valley Forge Revolutionary 5M, King of Prussia PA
27: Cornerstone Clubs 5K, Warrington PA, www.bucks5kseries.com
27: Kid's Peace 5K/1M Mud Run, Orefield PA, www.kidspeace.org/mudrun
27: Lenape Survival Challenge Multi-Sport Adventure Race, Schwenksville PA, www.perkiomenwatershed.org
28: St. Luke's Half Marathon - Allentown PA, http://stlukeshalfmarathon.com/
28: Ironmaster's Challenge Trail 50K/20M/15M, Gardner PA, www.ironmasterschallenge.com
May
6: Broad Street 10M, Philadelphia PA, www.broadstreetrun.com
11:Dark & Dirty Nighttime 6.66M Trail, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
12: Delaware Marathon, Wilmington DE, www.delawaremarathon.com
17: Sertoma 5K, Doylestown PA, www.bucks5kseries.com
18: Dog Jog 5K/1M, Exton PA, www.dogjogrun.com
19: King of Prussia 10M/5K, King of Prussia PA, www.runtheday.com
19: Run for the Red Marathon/5K, Pocono Summit PA, www.poconomarathon.com
25: Doylestown 5K, Doylestown PA, www.bucks5kseries.com
26: Bob Potts Marathon, York PA, www.bobpottsrun.com
26: Charlie Horse Trail Half-Marathon, Plowville PA, www.pagodapacers.com
June
2: Panther Pounce 5K, Pocono Pines PA, www.pantherpounce.webs.com
8: Wissahickon Trail Classic 10K, Philadelphia PA
9: ODDyssey Half Marathon, Philadelphia PA, www.oddysseyhalfmarathon.com
17: Monacacy Way 5K, Bethlehem PA, www.car-free.org
22: Bouncing buns Clothing Optional 7K, Palmerton PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
23: Deena Andrus Run For The Ages age-Graded 10K Race, Nolde Forest State Park, Reading PA, www.pagoda pacers.com
Keep me posted on favorite races and your race results.
Bill
Thursday, December 27, 2012
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Happy Happy, GOOOAAAAALLL!, Summer or Winter?
Happy Holidays
A belated Happy Hanukkah, Merry Christmas, Kick-Butt Kwanzaa and Fantastic Festus to all. May your 2013 be full off new distances conquered, PR's smashed and injuries avoided.
Setting Goals And Tracking Progress
With the start of the new year nigh upon us many of us are planning our race and training schedules. In fact, most planning to run 2013 marathons have to have had their entries in some months ago to avoid being shut out when the race sells out in a matter of days or hours. I've traditionally been very loose with running goals and keeping track of progress other than in some vague measure off "Am I in shape and having fun?" Others on the other hand, are much more quantitative about their goals and tracking how they are doing. Maybe that's why I was never at the front of the pack but it insured that running was never like work and that I ran because I had to wanted to and never because I had to. That's a trade I would take in a heartbeat but others might feel differently. Share your thoughts on this subject.
Race Season
As judging by the race calendar, the vast majority of runners go from April through October for the bulk of their races, November marathons. excepted, I've always felt that the more interesting races run from the end of October through the end of March. I rarely have done any road racing in the summer and limited myself to the occasional trail jaunt in the warmer months. It's a more interesting experience and you seem to meet more interesting or at least loonier runners in winter than summer. Again, chime in with your thoughts on the subject. It's timely as both the Pagoda Pacers' Shiver by the River Series and the BCRR Winter Series kicked off this past weekend and the Act Sports Management "Abominable Slowman" series is new for January/February/march. Yes the race series takes its inspiration from Quakertown's Joe Brockway. I hope Joe has a comp entry for the series.
Club Races
Catch the newly-created HumBug Hustle 5K, born to fill a big hole in the Dec 22/23 race calendar.
Dec 23: HumBug Hustle 5K, Reading PA
Jan 20: Ugly Mudder 7M Trail, Reading PA
Feb 3: Super Bowl 10K, Allentown PA
Feb 24: Chilly Cheeks 7.2M Trail, Reading PA
Mar 2: Rotary Run For Youth 10M/4M, Quakertown PA
May 11: Dark & Dirty night 6.66 Trail, Reading PA
Jun 22: Bouncing Buns Clothing Optional Trail 7K, Palmerton PA
Jun 23: Deena 'Andrus Run For The Ages Age-Graded 10K, Reading PA
Race Results
Congratulations to Missy Heeley for finishing jher first half-marathon at Rehoboth while hubby jack did marathon #69.
12/9/12
Shiver 10K (147))
Neil Policelli - 44:25, 41st
Shiver 5K (325)
John Guth - 26:30, 171st
Wendy Gunkel - 29:01, 219th
Joseph Womelsdorf - 29:47, 230th
12/8/12
Rehoboth Marathon (829)
Jack Heely - 3:49:11, 268th
Rob Gallagher - 3:49:42, 275th
Rehoboth Half Marathon (857)
Melissa Heely - 3:46:34, 842nd
Ft. Washington Jingle Bell 5K (295)
Hilary Goodman - 23:31, 41st
12/2/12
Victory for Voices 10K (111)
Hilary Quinn, 63:38, 79th
Victory for Voices 5K (126)
Linda Karp - 31:58, 75th, AG3
12/1/12
Souderton Reindeer Run 5K (190)
Warren Taylor - 23:48, 21st, AG3
Lisa Needham - 24:46, 32nd, AG2
Ruth King - 25:39, 45th, AG1
Diane Good - 29:29, 85th, AG1
Brady Gallagher - 34:23, 128th, AG2
Rob Gallagher - 34:27, 130th
Penn Suburban Challenge 5K (112)
Anabelle Broadbent - 20:55, 13th, 1F
Dave Broadbent - 22:00, 18th, AG3
11/29/12
Lights in the parkway 5K (754)
Dean Dimmig - 19;42, 13th, AG2
Rob Gllagher - 20:02, 14th, AG3
John Guth - 24:26, 73rd
Jenn Bishop - 29:19, 211th
Race Calendar (Club Races in Bold)
December
15: Santa-Run 5K-ish, Bethlehem PA, www.runlehighvalley.com
16: Freezer 5K, Horsham PA, www.runtheday.com
16: Jingle Bell 5.3, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
18: Kris Kringle 5M, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
23: HumBug Hustle 5H, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
23: Tyler Challenge 10K, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
January
1: Cham-pain 5K, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
1: Hamilton Hangover 5M, Hamilton NJ
6: Wild Card ?, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
13: Polar Bear 8M, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
13: Shiver by the River 10K/5K, Reading PA, www.pagodapacers.com
19: Abominable Slowman 5K, Wayne PA, www.actsportsmanagement.com
19: Virtual GLOBAR 5K/5M/8K/10K/10M/Marathon On-Line Race, www.sheasports.com
20: Ugly Mudder 7M Trail, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
20: Honest Abe 4.6M, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
26: Chocolate Frosted Buns 5K, Robesonia PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
27: Terrible Tyler 15K, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
February
3: Pick Your Way 5.3M, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
3: Super Bowl 10K, Allentown PA www.lvrr.org
9: Cupid's chase 5K, Philadelphia PA, www.comop.org/cupidschase
9: Warm Hearts 5K, Nazareth PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
10: Eenie-Meanie-Miney-Moe Marathon, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
10:Shiver by the River 10K/5K, Reading PA, www.pagodapacers.com
16: Abominable Slowman 5K, Wayne PA, www.actsportsmanagement.com
16: Frostbite 5Miler, Ambler PA, http://aarc.shuttlepod.org/
17: Staggered Start 4.6M, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
24: Chilly Cheeks 7.2M Trail, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
March
2: Rotary Run For Youth 10M/4M, Quakertown PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com, www.quakertownrotary.org
3: Horde Hero Zombie Run, Philadelphia PA
10: Groveland Great Grizzly 5K/1M, Plumsteadville PA
10: Shiver by the River 10K/5K, Reading PA, www.pagodapacers.com
16: Bordentown St. Patrick's 5K/2M, Bordentown NJ
17: Caesar Rodney Half Marathon, Wilmington DE
17: Abominable Slowman 5K, Wayne PA, www.actsportsmanagement.com
22: CB Family YMCA 5K, Doylestown PA, www.bucks5kseries.com
23: Goruck Challenge Adventure Race, Philadelphia PA, www.goruckchallenge.com
30: Wissahickon 12 Hour Trail challenge, Philadelphia PA
30: Mt. Penn Mudfest Trail 15K, Reading PA, www.pagodapacers.com
April
6: Tyler Arboretum 10K Trail, Media PA, www.tylertrailrun.com
6: Brave The Race 5K, Altglen PA
6: Garden spot Marathon/Half Marathon, New Holland PA
7: New Hope-Solebury Spirit 5K, New Hope PA, www.bucks5kseries.com
13: Yeungling Lager Jogger 5K, Pottsville PA, www.lagerjogger.com
14: Bucks Half Marathon, Newtown PA, www.buckscountymarathon.com
14: RACC 5K, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
20: Run for SAAM, Norristown PA, www.victimservicescenter.wix.com
20: Make Every April Better 5K, Richboro PA
20: Bridge Valley 5K For Autism, Furlong PA, www.bucks5kseries.com
21: Rutgers Unite Half Marathon/8K, Piscataway NJ, www.cgiracing.com
21: Stateliner Spring Classic 5K, Phillipsburg NJ, springclassic@hotmail.com
21: Yvette Palmer Purple Pinkie 5K, Center Valley PA
21: Art & Sole 5K, Jenkintown PA, www.abingtonartcenter.org
21: Valley Forge Revolutionary 5M, King of Prussia PA
27: Cornerstone Clubs 5K, Warrington PA, www.bucks5kseries.com
27: Kid's Peace 5K/1M Mud Run, Orefield PA, www.kidspeace.org/mudrun
27: Lenape Survival Challenge Multi-Sport Adventure Race, Schwenksville PA, www.perkiomenwatershed.org
28: St. Luke's Half Marathon - Allentown PA, http://stlukeshalfmarathon.com/
28: Ironmaster's Challenge Trail 50K/20M/15M, Gardner PA, www.ironmasterschallenge.com
May
6: Broad Street 10M, Philadelphia PA, www.broadstreetrun.com
11:Dark & Dirty Nighttime 6.66M Trail, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
12: Delaware Marathon, Wilmington DE, www.delawaremarathon.com
17: Sertoma 5K, Doylestown PA, www.bucks5kseries.com
18: Dog Jog 5K/1M, Exton PA, www.dogjogrun.com
19: Run for the Red Marathon/5K, Pocono Summit PA, www.poconomarathon.com
25: Doylestown 5K, Doylestown PA, www.bucks5kseries.com
26: Bob Potts Marathon, York PA, www.bobpottsrun.com
26: Charlie Horse Trail Half-Marathon, Plowville PA, www.pagodapacers.com
June
2: Panther Pounce 5K, Pocono Pines PA, www.pantherpounce.webs.com
8: Wissahickon Trail Classic 10K, Philadelphia PA
9: ODDyssey Half Marathon, Philadelphia PA, www.oddysseyhalfmarathon.com
17: Monacacy Way 5K, Bethlehem PA, www.car-free.org
22: Bouncing buns Clothing Optional 7K, Palmerton PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
23: Deena Andrus Run For The Ages age-Graded 10K Race, Nolde Forest State Park, Reading PA, www.pagoda pacers.com
Keep me posted on favorite races and your race results.
Bill
A belated Happy Hanukkah, Merry Christmas, Kick-Butt Kwanzaa and Fantastic Festus to all. May your 2013 be full off new distances conquered, PR's smashed and injuries avoided.
Setting Goals And Tracking Progress
With the start of the new year nigh upon us many of us are planning our race and training schedules. In fact, most planning to run 2013 marathons have to have had their entries in some months ago to avoid being shut out when the race sells out in a matter of days or hours. I've traditionally been very loose with running goals and keeping track of progress other than in some vague measure off "Am I in shape and having fun?" Others on the other hand, are much more quantitative about their goals and tracking how they are doing. Maybe that's why I was never at the front of the pack but it insured that running was never like work and that I ran because I had to wanted to and never because I had to. That's a trade I would take in a heartbeat but others might feel differently. Share your thoughts on this subject.
Race Season
As judging by the race calendar, the vast majority of runners go from April through October for the bulk of their races, November marathons. excepted, I've always felt that the more interesting races run from the end of October through the end of March. I rarely have done any road racing in the summer and limited myself to the occasional trail jaunt in the warmer months. It's a more interesting experience and you seem to meet more interesting or at least loonier runners in winter than summer. Again, chime in with your thoughts on the subject. It's timely as both the Pagoda Pacers' Shiver by the River Series and the BCRR Winter Series kicked off this past weekend and the Act Sports Management "Abominable Slowman" series is new for January/February/march. Yes the race series takes its inspiration from Quakertown's Joe Brockway. I hope Joe has a comp entry for the series.
Club Races
Catch the newly-created HumBug Hustle 5K, born to fill a big hole in the Dec 22/23 race calendar.
Dec 23: HumBug Hustle 5K, Reading PA
Jan 20: Ugly Mudder 7M Trail, Reading PA
Feb 3: Super Bowl 10K, Allentown PA
Feb 24: Chilly Cheeks 7.2M Trail, Reading PA
Mar 2: Rotary Run For Youth 10M/4M, Quakertown PA
May 11: Dark & Dirty night 6.66 Trail, Reading PA
Jun 22: Bouncing Buns Clothing Optional Trail 7K, Palmerton PA
Jun 23: Deena 'Andrus Run For The Ages Age-Graded 10K, Reading PA
Race Results
Congratulations to Missy Heeley for finishing jher first half-marathon at Rehoboth while hubby jack did marathon #69.
12/9/12
Shiver 10K (147))
Neil Policelli - 44:25, 41st
Shiver 5K (325)
John Guth - 26:30, 171st
Wendy Gunkel - 29:01, 219th
Joseph Womelsdorf - 29:47, 230th
12/8/12
Rehoboth Marathon (829)
Jack Heely - 3:49:11, 268th
Rob Gallagher - 3:49:42, 275th
Rehoboth Half Marathon (857)
Melissa Heely - 3:46:34, 842nd
Ft. Washington Jingle Bell 5K (295)
Hilary Goodman - 23:31, 41st
12/2/12
Victory for Voices 10K (111)
Hilary Quinn, 63:38, 79th
Victory for Voices 5K (126)
Linda Karp - 31:58, 75th, AG3
12/1/12
Souderton Reindeer Run 5K (190)
Warren Taylor - 23:48, 21st, AG3
Lisa Needham - 24:46, 32nd, AG2
Ruth King - 25:39, 45th, AG1
Diane Good - 29:29, 85th, AG1
Brady Gallagher - 34:23, 128th, AG2
Rob Gallagher - 34:27, 130th
Penn Suburban Challenge 5K (112)
Anabelle Broadbent - 20:55, 13th, 1F
Dave Broadbent - 22:00, 18th, AG3
11/29/12
Lights in the parkway 5K (754)
Dean Dimmig - 19;42, 13th, AG2
Rob Gllagher - 20:02, 14th, AG3
John Guth - 24:26, 73rd
Jenn Bishop - 29:19, 211th
Race Calendar (Club Races in Bold)
December
15: Santa-Run 5K-ish, Bethlehem PA, www.runlehighvalley.com
16: Freezer 5K, Horsham PA, www.runtheday.com
16: Jingle Bell 5.3, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
18: Kris Kringle 5M, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
23: HumBug Hustle 5H, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
23: Tyler Challenge 10K, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
January
1: Cham-pain 5K, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
1: Hamilton Hangover 5M, Hamilton NJ
6: Wild Card ?, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
13: Polar Bear 8M, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
13: Shiver by the River 10K/5K, Reading PA, www.pagodapacers.com
19: Abominable Slowman 5K, Wayne PA, www.actsportsmanagement.com
19: Virtual GLOBAR 5K/5M/8K/10K/10M/Marathon On-Line Race, www.sheasports.com
20: Ugly Mudder 7M Trail, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
20: Honest Abe 4.6M, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
26: Chocolate Frosted Buns 5K, Robesonia PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
27: Terrible Tyler 15K, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
February
3: Pick Your Way 5.3M, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
3: Super Bowl 10K, Allentown PA www.lvrr.org
9: Cupid's chase 5K, Philadelphia PA, www.comop.org/cupidschase
9: Warm Hearts 5K, Nazareth PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
10: Eenie-Meanie-Miney-Moe Marathon, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
10:Shiver by the River 10K/5K, Reading PA, www.pagodapacers.com
16: Abominable Slowman 5K, Wayne PA, www.actsportsmanagement.com
16: Frostbite 5Miler, Ambler PA, http://aarc.shuttlepod.org/
17: Staggered Start 4.6M, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
24: Chilly Cheeks 7.2M Trail, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
March
2: Rotary Run For Youth 10M/4M, Quakertown PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com, www.quakertownrotary.org
3: Horde Hero Zombie Run, Philadelphia PA
10: Groveland Great Grizzly 5K/1M, Plumsteadville PA
10: Shiver by the River 10K/5K, Reading PA, www.pagodapacers.com
16: Bordentown St. Patrick's 5K/2M, Bordentown NJ
17: Caesar Rodney Half Marathon, Wilmington DE
17: Abominable Slowman 5K, Wayne PA, www.actsportsmanagement.com
22: CB Family YMCA 5K, Doylestown PA, www.bucks5kseries.com
23: Goruck Challenge Adventure Race, Philadelphia PA, www.goruckchallenge.com
30: Wissahickon 12 Hour Trail challenge, Philadelphia PA
30: Mt. Penn Mudfest Trail 15K, Reading PA, www.pagodapacers.com
April
6: Tyler Arboretum 10K Trail, Media PA, www.tylertrailrun.com
6: Brave The Race 5K, Altglen PA
6: Garden spot Marathon/Half Marathon, New Holland PA
7: New Hope-Solebury Spirit 5K, New Hope PA, www.bucks5kseries.com
13: Yeungling Lager Jogger 5K, Pottsville PA, www.lagerjogger.com
14: Bucks Half Marathon, Newtown PA, www.buckscountymarathon.com
14: RACC 5K, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
20: Run for SAAM, Norristown PA, www.victimservicescenter.wix.com
20: Make Every April Better 5K, Richboro PA
20: Bridge Valley 5K For Autism, Furlong PA, www.bucks5kseries.com
21: Rutgers Unite Half Marathon/8K, Piscataway NJ, www.cgiracing.com
21: Stateliner Spring Classic 5K, Phillipsburg NJ, springclassic@hotmail.com
21: Yvette Palmer Purple Pinkie 5K, Center Valley PA
21: Art & Sole 5K, Jenkintown PA, www.abingtonartcenter.org
21: Valley Forge Revolutionary 5M, King of Prussia PA
27: Cornerstone Clubs 5K, Warrington PA, www.bucks5kseries.com
27: Kid's Peace 5K/1M Mud Run, Orefield PA, www.kidspeace.org/mudrun
27: Lenape Survival Challenge Multi-Sport Adventure Race, Schwenksville PA, www.perkiomenwatershed.org
28: St. Luke's Half Marathon - Allentown PA, http://stlukeshalfmarathon.com/
28: Ironmaster's Challenge Trail 50K/20M/15M, Gardner PA, www.ironmasterschallenge.com
May
6: Broad Street 10M, Philadelphia PA, www.broadstreetrun.com
11:Dark & Dirty Nighttime 6.66M Trail, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
12: Delaware Marathon, Wilmington DE, www.delawaremarathon.com
17: Sertoma 5K, Doylestown PA, www.bucks5kseries.com
18: Dog Jog 5K/1M, Exton PA, www.dogjogrun.com
19: Run for the Red Marathon/5K, Pocono Summit PA, www.poconomarathon.com
25: Doylestown 5K, Doylestown PA, www.bucks5kseries.com
26: Bob Potts Marathon, York PA, www.bobpottsrun.com
26: Charlie Horse Trail Half-Marathon, Plowville PA, www.pagodapacers.com
June
2: Panther Pounce 5K, Pocono Pines PA, www.pantherpounce.webs.com
8: Wissahickon Trail Classic 10K, Philadelphia PA
9: ODDyssey Half Marathon, Philadelphia PA, www.oddysseyhalfmarathon.com
17: Monacacy Way 5K, Bethlehem PA, www.car-free.org
22: Bouncing buns Clothing Optional 7K, Palmerton PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
23: Deena Andrus Run For The Ages age-Graded 10K Race, Nolde Forest State Park, Reading PA, www.pagoda pacers.com
Keep me posted on favorite races and your race results.
Bill
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Dzienkuje, The Round Mound of Running, Dress For Success
Thanks to All
A big thank you to everyone who participated in the 2012 Quakertown Rotary Habitat 5K. We raised over $4,000 to help Habitat Bucks build affordable housing in Bucks County and the 200 of you who signed up despite the blustery conditions went a long way to making that happen. We'll keep holding this race as long as I cans till fit into my tux. It's worked for the last 11 years so there's no reason to expect that to change (I hope.) It was pleasant surprise when Erin Price, Miss Keystone 2012, asked to volunteer for the race. She helped with registration. served as our official starter and handed out awards. All without jostling her tiara.
Fat But Fit
I've frequently shared link to studies which show that those who carry weight but exercise generally fare better than those who are slender but sedentary. The point is that exercise is what does you good and that being active has a bigger impact than does size. Well, here's an ultra athlete who takes it to extremes. A 31-year old Dane, Jarmo Pitkanen, is competing in the Manaslu Mountain Trail Race, a 212km/7 day run across the Himalayan mountains The run starts in Katmandu in Nepal and finishes in Tibet, crossing a 5,000 meter high pass along the way. Pitkanen, who has also done multi-day endurance runs in the Arctic and the Sahara, bulks up before the runs on a 5,000 calorie/day dies to a BMI of around 30 to prove that obese athletes can compete at a high level. I guess that makes him the Charles Barkley of ultra running. Click here for the full story. http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/21/sports/endurance-athlete-takes-obesity-route-for-a-bigger-challenge.html
Getting Ready For Cold
Tuesday's first snowfall of the year was a payback for all of those who complained about heat in July and August. It's always interesting to see runners at the start of a winter race. While some are dressed to be comfortable while running, others are dressed as if they were going to be sitting at a football game and being stationary. The rule of thumb I've always used is to dress for 20F warmer than the temperature at race time. This way you'll be in balance as you generate heat from running. You then have about 13 seconds after the finish to throw on some layers before freezing to death but that's the balance. Now that I'm biking instead of running, it's a more difficult balance. I hate being overdressed but wind-chill is such a strong factor on the bike, even when you're as slow as I am, that you have to dress for temperatures below ambient. Then you heat up whenever you stop. Entirely backwards from running.
Club Races
Keep up with your December training so that you can do all of the late winter races on our schedule. Plus, you'll still be able to fit in your gear come March.
Jan 20: Ugly Mudder 7M Trail, Reading PA
Feb 3: Super Bowl 10K, Allentown PA
Feb 24: Chilly Cheeks 7.2M Trail, Reading PA
Mar 2: Rotary Run For Youth 10M/4M, Quakertown PA
Race Results
Jack Heely caps a busy 8 days with his third marathon in Philly. Bux-Monters cleaned up in the Habitat awards and hit any number of Thanksgiving themed races!
11/25/12
Dirty Bird 15 Trail (377)
Terry Rooney - 1:23:35, 62
Neil Policelli - 1:31:44, 124th
11/24/12
Habitat 5K (282)
Levi Miller - 19:23, 3rd overall
Tracy Jenkins - 21:38, 12th, 1F
Wayne Sigler - 21:46, 13th, AG3
Heidi Pernia - 22:10, 18th, 2F
Jerry Washcalus - 22:20, 20th, AG1
Jessica Twardzik - 22:59, 28th, AG1
Pam Daugherty - 23:11, 29th, AG1
Wareen Taylor - 24:01, 34th, AG1
John Guth - 24:18, 37th
Kristen Munoz - 24:22, 39th, AG2
Josh Meyer - 24:29, 43rd, AG1
Shelby Daugherty - 24:58, 45th, AG1
Keith Little - 25:14, 52nd, AG3
Kim Meyer - 25:34, 58th, AG3
Jennifer Bishop - 25:38, 59th
Blake Ewaskey - 25:39, 60th, AG2
Ruth King - 25:50, 62nd, AG2
Don Evans - 25:38, 64th, AG3
Mary Pacell - 26:48, 73rd, AG2
Nancy Moldofsky - 28:27, 97th, AG1
Steve steklenski - 28:14, 91st
Dawn lowe - 29:27, 104th, AG3
Judy Stewart - 29:45, 106th
Lora Sigler - 29:50, 107th
Hunter Ewaskey - 30:14, 110th, AG2
Brady Gallagher - 30:14, 112th, AG2
Jessica Moldofsky - 30:21, 116th
Rob Gallagher - 30:24, 117th
Philip Moldofsky - 31:09, 126th
Paige Daugherty - 32:26,129th, AG2
Tom DiMarco - 50:46, 176th
Stefanie Clark - 53:15, 180th
11/11/12
Berwick Run For The Diamonds 9M (1,614)
Neil Policelli - 1:08:092, 361st
BCRR 5 Miler (733)
Lou Coppens - 40:10, 188th
Abington Gobble Wobble 5K (2,092)
Warren Taylor - 23:58, 241st, AG1
Ruth King - 26:03, 435th, AG1
Ward King - 30:10, 842nd
Nazareth Pumpkin Pie 5K (837)
Nolan Pernia - 19:17, 24th
Jimmy's Run 5K (452)
Anabelle Broadbent - 20:37, 43rd
Dave Broadbent - 22:08, 68th
Olivia Goldschmidt - 26:09, 195th
Stephen White - 26:46, 218th
Julia Goldschmidt - 33:35, 390th
11/18/12
Philadelphia Marathon (11,381)
Kurt Dannerth - 3:35:45, 2,303rd
Jack Heely - 3:59:51, 4,882nd
Kristen Munoz - 4:24:16, 7,201st
Kim Meyer - 4:29:01, 7,654th
John Guth - 4:32:28
Josh Meyer - 4:38:49, 8,486th
Kerrie Sheehe - 4:51:56, 9,326th
Philadelphia Half Marathon ( 10.956)
Justin Broadbent - 1:55:46, 2,596th
Bucks County Marathon (436)
Dana Wentzel - 3:42:00, 128th, AG3
Linda Wentzel - 5:31:21, 411th, AG1
Jim Higgins - 5:54:49, 422nd
Emmaus Fall Classic 3.5M (86)
Dean Dimmig - 22:01, 4th, AG1
11/17/12
Philadelphia 8K (1,898)
Anabelle Broadbent - 33:44, 148th
Dave Broadbent - 36:30, 220th
Lou Coppens - 38:22, 283rd
Towamencin Turkey Trot (482)
Ruth King - 25:09, 88th, AG2
Race Calendar (Club Races in Bold)
December
1: Jingle Bell 5K, Bethlehem PA, www.jbrlv.kintera.org
1: Reindeer Run 5K, Souderton PA, www.prestzelcitysports.com
1: Run Santa Run 5K, West Reading PA, www.arunningstart.biz
1: Challenge 5K, Lansdale PA, www.pennsuburban.org/chamberchallenge5K
2: Funky Santa 5K/3 Person Relay, Pottstown PA, www.makebreak.com
2: Victory for Voices 5K/10K, Quakertown PA, www.actsportsmanagementt.com
2: Tour Tyler 5.3, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
8: Jingle Bell 5K, Newtown A, www.jbrbucks.kintera.org
8: Christmas City Classic 5M/5K, Bethlehem PA, www.lehighvalleyfca.org
9: Shiver by the River 10K/5K, Reading PA, www.pagodapacers.com
9: Reindeer Romp 5K, Havertown PA, www.runtheday.com
9: Covered Bridge 5K, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
15: Santa-run 5K-ish, Bethlehem PA, www.runlehighvalley.com
16: Freezer 5K, Horsham PA, www.runtheday.com
16: Jingle Bell 5.3, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
18: Kris Kringle 5M, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
23: Tyler Challenge 10K, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
January
1: Cham-pain 5K, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
6: Wild Card ?, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
13: Polar Bear 8M, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
13: Shiver by the River 10K/5K, Reading PA, www.pagodapacers.com
20: Ugly Mudder 7M Trail, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
20: Honest Abe 4.6M, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
27: Terrible Tyler 15K, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
February
3: Pick Your way 5.3M, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
3: Super Bowl 10K, Allentown PA www.lvrr.org
10: Eenie-Meanie-Miney-Moe Marathon, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
10:Shiver by the River 10K/5K, Reading PA, www.pagodapacers.com
17: Staggered start 4.6M, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
24: Chilly Cheeks 7.2M Trail, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
March
2: Rotary Run For Youth 10M/4M, Quakertown PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com, www.quakertownrotary.org
10: Shiver by the River 10K/5K, Reading PA, www.pagodapacers.com
April
13: Yeungling Lager Jogger 5K, pottsville PA, www.lagerjogger.com
28: St. Luke's Half Marathon - Allentown PA, http://stlukeshalfmarathon.com/
28: Ironmaster's Challenge Trail 50K/20M/15M, Gardner PA, www.ironmasterschallenge.com
Keep me posted on favorite races and your race results.
Bill
A big thank you to everyone who participated in the 2012 Quakertown Rotary Habitat 5K. We raised over $4,000 to help Habitat Bucks build affordable housing in Bucks County and the 200 of you who signed up despite the blustery conditions went a long way to making that happen. We'll keep holding this race as long as I cans till fit into my tux. It's worked for the last 11 years so there's no reason to expect that to change (I hope.) It was pleasant surprise when Erin Price, Miss Keystone 2012, asked to volunteer for the race. She helped with registration. served as our official starter and handed out awards. All without jostling her tiara.
Fat But Fit
I've frequently shared link to studies which show that those who carry weight but exercise generally fare better than those who are slender but sedentary. The point is that exercise is what does you good and that being active has a bigger impact than does size. Well, here's an ultra athlete who takes it to extremes. A 31-year old Dane, Jarmo Pitkanen, is competing in the Manaslu Mountain Trail Race, a 212km/7 day run across the Himalayan mountains The run starts in Katmandu in Nepal and finishes in Tibet, crossing a 5,000 meter high pass along the way. Pitkanen, who has also done multi-day endurance runs in the Arctic and the Sahara, bulks up before the runs on a 5,000 calorie/day dies to a BMI of around 30 to prove that obese athletes can compete at a high level. I guess that makes him the Charles Barkley of ultra running. Click here for the full story. http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/21/sports/endurance-athlete-takes-obesity-route-for-a-bigger-challenge.html
Getting Ready For Cold
Tuesday's first snowfall of the year was a payback for all of those who complained about heat in July and August. It's always interesting to see runners at the start of a winter race. While some are dressed to be comfortable while running, others are dressed as if they were going to be sitting at a football game and being stationary. The rule of thumb I've always used is to dress for 20F warmer than the temperature at race time. This way you'll be in balance as you generate heat from running. You then have about 13 seconds after the finish to throw on some layers before freezing to death but that's the balance. Now that I'm biking instead of running, it's a more difficult balance. I hate being overdressed but wind-chill is such a strong factor on the bike, even when you're as slow as I am, that you have to dress for temperatures below ambient. Then you heat up whenever you stop. Entirely backwards from running.
Club Races
Keep up with your December training so that you can do all of the late winter races on our schedule. Plus, you'll still be able to fit in your gear come March.
Jan 20: Ugly Mudder 7M Trail, Reading PA
Feb 3: Super Bowl 10K, Allentown PA
Feb 24: Chilly Cheeks 7.2M Trail, Reading PA
Mar 2: Rotary Run For Youth 10M/4M, Quakertown PA
Race Results
Jack Heely caps a busy 8 days with his third marathon in Philly. Bux-Monters cleaned up in the Habitat awards and hit any number of Thanksgiving themed races!
11/25/12
Dirty Bird 15 Trail (377)
Terry Rooney - 1:23:35, 62
Neil Policelli - 1:31:44, 124th
11/24/12
Habitat 5K (282)
Levi Miller - 19:23, 3rd overall
Tracy Jenkins - 21:38, 12th, 1F
Wayne Sigler - 21:46, 13th, AG3
Heidi Pernia - 22:10, 18th, 2F
Jerry Washcalus - 22:20, 20th, AG1
Jessica Twardzik - 22:59, 28th, AG1
Pam Daugherty - 23:11, 29th, AG1
Wareen Taylor - 24:01, 34th, AG1
John Guth - 24:18, 37th
Kristen Munoz - 24:22, 39th, AG2
Josh Meyer - 24:29, 43rd, AG1
Shelby Daugherty - 24:58, 45th, AG1
Keith Little - 25:14, 52nd, AG3
Kim Meyer - 25:34, 58th, AG3
Jennifer Bishop - 25:38, 59th
Blake Ewaskey - 25:39, 60th, AG2
Ruth King - 25:50, 62nd, AG2
Don Evans - 25:38, 64th, AG3
Mary Pacell - 26:48, 73rd, AG2
Nancy Moldofsky - 28:27, 97th, AG1
Steve steklenski - 28:14, 91st
Dawn lowe - 29:27, 104th, AG3
Judy Stewart - 29:45, 106th
Lora Sigler - 29:50, 107th
Hunter Ewaskey - 30:14, 110th, AG2
Brady Gallagher - 30:14, 112th, AG2
Jessica Moldofsky - 30:21, 116th
Rob Gallagher - 30:24, 117th
Philip Moldofsky - 31:09, 126th
Paige Daugherty - 32:26,129th, AG2
Tom DiMarco - 50:46, 176th
Stefanie Clark - 53:15, 180th
11/11/12
Berwick Run For The Diamonds 9M (1,614)
Neil Policelli - 1:08:092, 361st
BCRR 5 Miler (733)
Lou Coppens - 40:10, 188th
Abington Gobble Wobble 5K (2,092)
Warren Taylor - 23:58, 241st, AG1
Ruth King - 26:03, 435th, AG1
Ward King - 30:10, 842nd
Nazareth Pumpkin Pie 5K (837)
Nolan Pernia - 19:17, 24th
Jimmy's Run 5K (452)
Anabelle Broadbent - 20:37, 43rd
Dave Broadbent - 22:08, 68th
Olivia Goldschmidt - 26:09, 195th
Stephen White - 26:46, 218th
Julia Goldschmidt - 33:35, 390th
11/18/12
Philadelphia Marathon (11,381)
Kurt Dannerth - 3:35:45, 2,303rd
Jack Heely - 3:59:51, 4,882nd
Kristen Munoz - 4:24:16, 7,201st
Kim Meyer - 4:29:01, 7,654th
John Guth - 4:32:28
Josh Meyer - 4:38:49, 8,486th
Kerrie Sheehe - 4:51:56, 9,326th
Philadelphia Half Marathon ( 10.956)
Justin Broadbent - 1:55:46, 2,596th
Bucks County Marathon (436)
Dana Wentzel - 3:42:00, 128th, AG3
Linda Wentzel - 5:31:21, 411th, AG1
Jim Higgins - 5:54:49, 422nd
Emmaus Fall Classic 3.5M (86)
Dean Dimmig - 22:01, 4th, AG1
11/17/12
Philadelphia 8K (1,898)
Anabelle Broadbent - 33:44, 148th
Dave Broadbent - 36:30, 220th
Lou Coppens - 38:22, 283rd
Towamencin Turkey Trot (482)
Ruth King - 25:09, 88th, AG2
Race Calendar (Club Races in Bold)
December
1: Jingle Bell 5K, Bethlehem PA, www.jbrlv.kintera.org
1: Reindeer Run 5K, Souderton PA, www.prestzelcitysports.com
1: Run Santa Run 5K, West Reading PA, www.arunningstart.biz
1: Challenge 5K, Lansdale PA, www.pennsuburban.org/chamberchallenge5K
2: Funky Santa 5K/3 Person Relay, Pottstown PA, www.makebreak.com
2: Victory for Voices 5K/10K, Quakertown PA, www.actsportsmanagementt.com
2: Tour Tyler 5.3, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
8: Jingle Bell 5K, Newtown A, www.jbrbucks.kintera.org
8: Christmas City Classic 5M/5K, Bethlehem PA, www.lehighvalleyfca.org
9: Shiver by the River 10K/5K, Reading PA, www.pagodapacers.com
9: Reindeer Romp 5K, Havertown PA, www.runtheday.com
9: Covered Bridge 5K, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
15: Santa-run 5K-ish, Bethlehem PA, www.runlehighvalley.com
16: Freezer 5K, Horsham PA, www.runtheday.com
16: Jingle Bell 5.3, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
18: Kris Kringle 5M, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
23: Tyler Challenge 10K, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
January
1: Cham-pain 5K, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
6: Wild Card ?, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
13: Polar Bear 8M, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
13: Shiver by the River 10K/5K, Reading PA, www.pagodapacers.com
20: Ugly Mudder 7M Trail, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
20: Honest Abe 4.6M, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
27: Terrible Tyler 15K, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
February
3: Pick Your way 5.3M, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
3: Super Bowl 10K, Allentown PA www.lvrr.org
10: Eenie-Meanie-Miney-Moe Marathon, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
10:Shiver by the River 10K/5K, Reading PA, www.pagodapacers.com
17: Staggered start 4.6M, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
24: Chilly Cheeks 7.2M Trail, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
March
2: Rotary Run For Youth 10M/4M, Quakertown PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com, www.quakertownrotary.org
10: Shiver by the River 10K/5K, Reading PA, www.pagodapacers.com
April
13: Yeungling Lager Jogger 5K, pottsville PA, www.lagerjogger.com
28: St. Luke's Half Marathon - Allentown PA, http://stlukeshalfmarathon.com/
28: Ironmaster's Challenge Trail 50K/20M/15M, Gardner PA, www.ironmasterschallenge.com
Keep me posted on favorite races and your race results.
Bill
Saturday, November 17, 2012
Getting Back At It
Catching Up
Three days without power and a week in Europe for work with limited internet have conspired to set things back but like a bad penny it's time to get back into the swing of things. There are fewer race results than anticipated with the cancellations and postponements after Sandy. I hope that everyone has gotten back their power and suffered minimal home damage. The running community has come together admirably to contribute to the relief efforts for those severely effected by the storm.
Wasted on Youth
Here's an interesting story of 12 and 10 year old sisters from Texas who compete at a high level in some serious Western trail races. It looks like they're racing every weekend, maybe twice a weekend, which seems a bit much at that age but they seem to enjoy it and are not subject to overweening parental pressure. Decide for yourself.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/04/sports/too-fast-too-soon-young-endurance-runners-draw-cheers-and-concerns.html?pagewanted=all
Canceling New York
Late to the game but glad that the NY Marathon was canceled. It's too bad that they waited until so many runners came to the city before making the announcement. I liked Rob Gallagher's point that he now has his first marathon DNF shirt.
Sign-Ups Open
Registration is now open for two of the area's iconic races. The Superbowl 10K on February 3 allows you to wear the gear of your favorite team in the game, unlikely to be the Eagles this year. You can get away with wearing your Iggles T. O. jersey if it hasn't been used as a paint rag (or if it has). Also, don't forget to sing up for the April 28 St. Luke's Half Marathon. While it's gone through several name changes since the days of the Runners' World Half, it remains one of the premier half marathons on the calendar. So get yourself on the websites for both and sign up before each race sells out.
Club Races
A nice double header to work off Thursday's overindulgence. Warm up with the Habitat 5K before working of about a tom of stuffing and pie at the Dirty Bird 15K trail race.
Nov 24: Habitat 5K, Quakertown PA
Nov 25: Dirty Bird 15K Trail, Birdsboro PA
Jan 20: Ugly Mudder 7M Trail, Reading PA
Feb 3: Super Bowl 10K, Allentown PA
Feb 24: Chilly Cheeks 7.2M Trail, Reading PA
Mar 2: Rotary Run For Youth 10M/4M, Quakertown PA
Race Results
Fewer results than might have been but for any number of race cancelations. Jack Heely responded to the cancelation of the NY Marathon by going back to back in Richmond and Norfolk. The D&L Marathon was the big beneficiary of New York being shut down as they picked up a number of runners from far-flung parts to participate.
11/11/12
Harrisburg Marathon (1,515)
Michael Womelsdorf - 3:23:05,213th
Neil Policelli - 3:48:43, 528th
Heidi Pernia - 3:49:08, 537th
Deborah Golbreski - 4:04:45, 774th
Norfolk Marathon
Jack Heely - 3:58
South Mountain 10 Miler (157)
Rob gallagher - 1:09:24, 12th, AG2
Jim Mastrianni - 1:11:43, 15th, AG21
11/10/12
Richmond Marathon
Jack Heely - 3:55
Trenton Half Marathon (2,018)
Jenn bishop - 1:56:05, 1,103rd
Macoby Run run 5M (53)
Warren Taylor - 41:17, 22nd AG1
Ward King - 41:35, 23rd, AG1
Ruth King - 42:55, 27th, AG1
Patrick Leming - 45:47, 34th
Wendy Gunkel - 50:47, 42nd, AG2
Tom DiMarco - 81:38, 53rd
Macoby Run Run 5K
Lisa Leming - 29:57, 38th, AG3
11/4/12
D&L Marathon (268)
John Guth - 4:13:22, 154th
Bob Bodkin - 4:14:02, 156th
Oley 10 Miler (291)
Anabelle Broadbent - 1:13:25, 52nd, AG1
Ellen Bonk - 1:18:12, 83rd, AG1
Ken Bonk - 1:58:06, 287th
Oley 5K (185)
Dave Broadbent - 22:04, 18th, AG1
Deb Golbreski - 23:26, 26th, AG1
Barry Johnston - 28:56, 97th
Lois Johnston - 28:57, 98th
Helene Horn - 64:06, 185th
11/3/12
Run For Your Neighbor 5K
Hunter Needham - 17:09, 2nd
10/28/12
Marine corps Marathon (23,520)
John Guth - 4:26:46, 8,851st
Jerry Horan - 4:46:56, 12,558th
Cindy Field - 4:56:13, 2, 14,136th
Evansburg Challenge 15K Trail )(170
Lisa Brunner - 47:54, 26th
Michelle Garges - 54:30, 90th
Linda Karp - 1:07:50, 269th
Christine Torchia - 1:11:54, 298th
Souderton 5M (114th)
Nolan Pernia - 1:19:40, 43rd
Heidi Pernia - 1:22:37, 61st, AG2
Radnor 5M (386)
Mike Padilla - 28:02, 2nd, AG1
Anabelle Broadbent - 35:46, 66th
Tom Jennings - 35:49, 67th, AG1
Lou Coppens - 41:08, 146th, AG2
Poverty Resolution 5K (87)
Carl Goldschmidt - 18:24, 3rd
Race Calendar (Club Races in Bold)
November
17: Gracepoint 5K, Fort Wahington PA, www.runtheday.com
17: Towamincon Turkey Trot, Towmincon Tsp. A, www.towamincon.org
17: Sandy Relief 5K, Norristown PA, www.runtheday.com
17-18: Philadelphia Marathon/Half/8K, Philadelphia PA, www.philadelphiamarathon.com
18: Bucks County Marathon, washington Crossing PA, www.runbucks.com
18: Emmaus Fall Classic 3.5M, Emmaus PA, www.runlehighvalley.com
22: Abington Gobble Wobble 5K, Abington PA, www.runtheday.com
22: Thanksgiving 5M, Langhorne PA, www.bcrr.info
22: Pumpkin Pie 5K, Nazareth PA, www.nazarethymca.org
22: Run For The Diamonds 9M, Berwick PA, www.runfordiamonds.com
24: Habitat 5K, Quakertown PA, www.quakertownrotary.org
24: Burn Off The bird 5K, Phoenixville PA, http://phoenixvillejaycees.org/burn-off-the-bird-5k/
24: Historic Bethlehem Turkey Trot, Bethlehem PA, www.runreg.com
24: I Run for Jack 5K, Allentown PA, www.jackpressmanfffund.org
25: Dirty Bird 15K Trail, Birdsboro PA, www.prestzelcitysports.com
28: Lights in the Parkway 5K, Allentown PA, www.runlehighvcalley.com
December
1: Jingle Bell 5K, Bethlehem PA, www.jbrlv.kintera.org
1: Reindeer Run 5K, Souderton PA, www.prestzelcitysports.com
1: Run Santa Run 5K, West Reading PA, www.arunningstart.biz
1: Challenge 5K, Lansdale PA, www.pennsuburban.org/chamberchallenge5K
2: Funky Santa 5K/3 Person Relay, Pottstown PA, www.makebreak.com
2: Victory for Voices 5K/10K, Quakertown PA, www.actsportsmanagementt.com
2: Tour Tyler 5.3, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
8: Jingle Bell 5K, Newtown A, www.jbrbucks.kintera.org
8: Christmas City Classic 5M/5K, Bethlehem PA, www.lehighvalleyfca.org
9: Shiver by the River 10K/5K, Reading PA, www.pagodapacers.com
9: Covered Bridge 5K, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
15: Santa-run 5K-ish, Bethlehem PA, www.runlehighvalley.com
16: Jingle Bell 5.3, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
18: Kris Kringle 5M, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
23: Tyler Challenge 10K, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
January
1: Cham-pain 5K, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
6: Wild Card ?, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
13: Polar Bear 8M, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
13: Shiver by the River 10K/5K, Reading PA, www.pagodapacers.com
20: Ugly Mudder 7M Trail, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
20: Honest Abe 4.6M, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
27: Terrible Tyler 15K, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
February
3: Pick Your way 5.3M, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
3: Super Bowl 10K, Allentown PA www.lvrr.org
10: Eenie-Meanie-Miney-Moe Marathon, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
10:Shiver by the River 10K/5K, Reading PA, www.pagodapacers.com
17: Staggered start 4.6M, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
24: Chilly Cheeks 7.2M Trail, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
March
2: Rotary Run For Youth 10M/4M, Quakertown PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com, www.quakertownrotary.org
10: Shiver by the River 10K/5K, Reading PA, www.pagodapacers.com
April
28: St. Luke's Half Marathon - Allentown PA, http://stlukeshalfmarathon.com/
28: Ironmaster's Challenge Trail 50K/20M/15M, Gardner PA, www.ironmasterschallenge.com
Keep me posted on favorite races and your race results.
Bill
Three days without power and a week in Europe for work with limited internet have conspired to set things back but like a bad penny it's time to get back into the swing of things. There are fewer race results than anticipated with the cancellations and postponements after Sandy. I hope that everyone has gotten back their power and suffered minimal home damage. The running community has come together admirably to contribute to the relief efforts for those severely effected by the storm.
Wasted on Youth
Here's an interesting story of 12 and 10 year old sisters from Texas who compete at a high level in some serious Western trail races. It looks like they're racing every weekend, maybe twice a weekend, which seems a bit much at that age but they seem to enjoy it and are not subject to overweening parental pressure. Decide for yourself.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/04/sports/too-fast-too-soon-young-endurance-runners-draw-cheers-and-concerns.html?pagewanted=all
Canceling New York
Late to the game but glad that the NY Marathon was canceled. It's too bad that they waited until so many runners came to the city before making the announcement. I liked Rob Gallagher's point that he now has his first marathon DNF shirt.
Sign-Ups Open
Registration is now open for two of the area's iconic races. The Superbowl 10K on February 3 allows you to wear the gear of your favorite team in the game, unlikely to be the Eagles this year. You can get away with wearing your Iggles T. O. jersey if it hasn't been used as a paint rag (or if it has). Also, don't forget to sing up for the April 28 St. Luke's Half Marathon. While it's gone through several name changes since the days of the Runners' World Half, it remains one of the premier half marathons on the calendar. So get yourself on the websites for both and sign up before each race sells out.
Club Races
A nice double header to work off Thursday's overindulgence. Warm up with the Habitat 5K before working of about a tom of stuffing and pie at the Dirty Bird 15K trail race.
Nov 24: Habitat 5K, Quakertown PA
Nov 25: Dirty Bird 15K Trail, Birdsboro PA
Jan 20: Ugly Mudder 7M Trail, Reading PA
Feb 3: Super Bowl 10K, Allentown PA
Feb 24: Chilly Cheeks 7.2M Trail, Reading PA
Mar 2: Rotary Run For Youth 10M/4M, Quakertown PA
Race Results
Fewer results than might have been but for any number of race cancelations. Jack Heely responded to the cancelation of the NY Marathon by going back to back in Richmond and Norfolk. The D&L Marathon was the big beneficiary of New York being shut down as they picked up a number of runners from far-flung parts to participate.
11/11/12
Harrisburg Marathon (1,515)
Michael Womelsdorf - 3:23:05,213th
Neil Policelli - 3:48:43, 528th
Heidi Pernia - 3:49:08, 537th
Deborah Golbreski - 4:04:45, 774th
Norfolk Marathon
Jack Heely - 3:58
South Mountain 10 Miler (157)
Rob gallagher - 1:09:24, 12th, AG2
Jim Mastrianni - 1:11:43, 15th, AG21
11/10/12
Richmond Marathon
Jack Heely - 3:55
Trenton Half Marathon (2,018)
Jenn bishop - 1:56:05, 1,103rd
Macoby Run run 5M (53)
Warren Taylor - 41:17, 22nd AG1
Ward King - 41:35, 23rd, AG1
Ruth King - 42:55, 27th, AG1
Patrick Leming - 45:47, 34th
Wendy Gunkel - 50:47, 42nd, AG2
Tom DiMarco - 81:38, 53rd
Macoby Run Run 5K
Lisa Leming - 29:57, 38th, AG3
11/4/12
D&L Marathon (268)
John Guth - 4:13:22, 154th
Bob Bodkin - 4:14:02, 156th
Oley 10 Miler (291)
Anabelle Broadbent - 1:13:25, 52nd, AG1
Ellen Bonk - 1:18:12, 83rd, AG1
Ken Bonk - 1:58:06, 287th
Oley 5K (185)
Dave Broadbent - 22:04, 18th, AG1
Deb Golbreski - 23:26, 26th, AG1
Barry Johnston - 28:56, 97th
Lois Johnston - 28:57, 98th
Helene Horn - 64:06, 185th
11/3/12
Run For Your Neighbor 5K
Hunter Needham - 17:09, 2nd
10/28/12
Marine corps Marathon (23,520)
John Guth - 4:26:46, 8,851st
Jerry Horan - 4:46:56, 12,558th
Cindy Field - 4:56:13, 2, 14,136th
Evansburg Challenge 15K Trail )(170
Lisa Brunner - 47:54, 26th
Michelle Garges - 54:30, 90th
Linda Karp - 1:07:50, 269th
Christine Torchia - 1:11:54, 298th
Souderton 5M (114th)
Nolan Pernia - 1:19:40, 43rd
Heidi Pernia - 1:22:37, 61st, AG2
Radnor 5M (386)
Mike Padilla - 28:02, 2nd, AG1
Anabelle Broadbent - 35:46, 66th
Tom Jennings - 35:49, 67th, AG1
Lou Coppens - 41:08, 146th, AG2
Poverty Resolution 5K (87)
Carl Goldschmidt - 18:24, 3rd
Race Calendar (Club Races in Bold)
November
17: Gracepoint 5K, Fort Wahington PA, www.runtheday.com
17: Towamincon Turkey Trot, Towmincon Tsp. A, www.towamincon.org
17: Sandy Relief 5K, Norristown PA, www.runtheday.com
17-18: Philadelphia Marathon/Half/8K, Philadelphia PA, www.philadelphiamarathon.com
18: Bucks County Marathon, washington Crossing PA, www.runbucks.com
18: Emmaus Fall Classic 3.5M, Emmaus PA, www.runlehighvalley.com
22: Abington Gobble Wobble 5K, Abington PA, www.runtheday.com
22: Thanksgiving 5M, Langhorne PA, www.bcrr.info
22: Pumpkin Pie 5K, Nazareth PA, www.nazarethymca.org
22: Run For The Diamonds 9M, Berwick PA, www.runfordiamonds.com
24: Habitat 5K, Quakertown PA, www.quakertownrotary.org
24: Burn Off The bird 5K, Phoenixville PA, http://phoenixvillejaycees.org/burn-off-the-bird-5k/
24: Historic Bethlehem Turkey Trot, Bethlehem PA, www.runreg.com
24: I Run for Jack 5K, Allentown PA, www.jackpressmanfffund.org
25: Dirty Bird 15K Trail, Birdsboro PA, www.prestzelcitysports.com
28: Lights in the Parkway 5K, Allentown PA, www.runlehighvcalley.com
December
1: Jingle Bell 5K, Bethlehem PA, www.jbrlv.kintera.org
1: Reindeer Run 5K, Souderton PA, www.prestzelcitysports.com
1: Run Santa Run 5K, West Reading PA, www.arunningstart.biz
1: Challenge 5K, Lansdale PA, www.pennsuburban.org/chamberchallenge5K
2: Funky Santa 5K/3 Person Relay, Pottstown PA, www.makebreak.com
2: Victory for Voices 5K/10K, Quakertown PA, www.actsportsmanagementt.com
2: Tour Tyler 5.3, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
8: Jingle Bell 5K, Newtown A, www.jbrbucks.kintera.org
8: Christmas City Classic 5M/5K, Bethlehem PA, www.lehighvalleyfca.org
9: Shiver by the River 10K/5K, Reading PA, www.pagodapacers.com
9: Covered Bridge 5K, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
15: Santa-run 5K-ish, Bethlehem PA, www.runlehighvalley.com
16: Jingle Bell 5.3, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
18: Kris Kringle 5M, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
23: Tyler Challenge 10K, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
January
1: Cham-pain 5K, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
6: Wild Card ?, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
13: Polar Bear 8M, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
13: Shiver by the River 10K/5K, Reading PA, www.pagodapacers.com
20: Ugly Mudder 7M Trail, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
20: Honest Abe 4.6M, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
27: Terrible Tyler 15K, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
February
3: Pick Your way 5.3M, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
3: Super Bowl 10K, Allentown PA www.lvrr.org
10: Eenie-Meanie-Miney-Moe Marathon, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
10:Shiver by the River 10K/5K, Reading PA, www.pagodapacers.com
17: Staggered start 4.6M, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
24: Chilly Cheeks 7.2M Trail, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
March
2: Rotary Run For Youth 10M/4M, Quakertown PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com, www.quakertownrotary.org
10: Shiver by the River 10K/5K, Reading PA, www.pagodapacers.com
April
28: St. Luke's Half Marathon - Allentown PA, http://stlukeshalfmarathon.com/
28: Ironmaster's Challenge Trail 50K/20M/15M, Gardner PA, www.ironmasterschallenge.com
Keep me posted on favorite races and your race results.
Bill
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Treading Lightly, A Real Dope, Group Event, Making An Impression
Treadmill for Sale
Dawn Lowe is cleaning out things and has a basic treadmill available for sale. While some of us see these as Satan's handiwork, others prefer to stay indoors for the winter. Dawn add this info, "I am continuing to clean out closets and other spaces and I have a basic treadmill for sale in good condition. Asking $300. OBO! It does come apart for easy transport but it is heavy!!! It is set up in the yoga studio for easy viewing or tryouts, but it is taking up valuable space so it must go! : ) " Email me at bill.tuszynski@gmail.com and I'll get you in touch with Dawn.
Pretty Sad
You have to wonder just how screwed up sporting culture has gotten when even someone who is basically a good regional runner winds up doping so he can win a few more $1,000 purses. A Barry Bonds or Lance Armstrong is almost understandable from the standpoint of highly competitive elite athletes who will do anything for an edge. It's much harder to make excuses for a cheater at this level. I'm glad that I don't direct any races with prize money involved. Maybe I'm just not smart enough or care enough about results to get the why.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/15/sports/runner-christian-hesch-describes-doping-with-epo.html?pagewanted=all
Group Run/Ride
Our next event will be at Pfaff Elementary (1600 Sleepy Hollow Rd in Spinnerstown) on 11/3. We'll meet at 10:00, run or ride for about an hour so we can meet back up and slide over to the Spinnerstown Hotel to sample both their menu and taps. Those who are more ambitious are welcome to show up early to get in extra miles. The area is pleasantly hilly (how's that for a euphemism?) and you'll earn your Spinnerstown recharge.
An Impressive Runner II
Here's a story about HS junior Sarah Baxter of California who turned in an impressive 16;00 time over what is called one of the tougher cross-country courses, breaking the previous course record by 16 seconds and winning the race by over 1 minute. Another example of youth being wasted on the young.
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/highschool-prep-rally/california-teen-turns-cross-country-time-called-greatest-215330958.html
Club Races
Our next adventure is the Macoby Run Run. Your chance to take a tour around the Macoby Run golf course without a cart while chasing the runner in front of you rather than a little dimpled ball.
Oct 20: Ghouls & Fools 6.5M Nighttime Trail, Reading PA
Nov 10: Macoby Run Run 5M/5K, Green Lane PA
Nov 24: Habitat 5K, Quakertown PA
Nov 25: Dirty Bird 15K Trail, Birdsboro PA
Jan 20: Ugly Mudder 7M Trail, Reading PA
Feb 3: Super Bowl 10K, Allentown PA
Feb 24: Chilly Cheeks 7.2M Trail, Reading PA
Mar 2: Rotary Run For Youth 10M/4M, Quakertown PA
Race Results
More race results than you shake a stick at thanks to the RW Festival with 6,000+ participants. Sorry if I missed anyone as my eyes got pretty bleary going through the results. Congratulations to Rim-2Rim-2Rim runners Bob Bodkin and Randy Latza on continuing their bizarre adventures with a 100 mile run and back-to-back marathons. Congratulations to Autumn Garges for her first 5K at age 11. Soon she'll be leaving mom and dad in the dust.
10/21/12
RW Half Marathon (2,966)
Chris Garges - 1:20:16, 15th
Zach Smith - 1:21:27, 17th
Rob Gallagher - 1:32:37, 117th
Randy Latza - 1:35:10, 162nd
Lauren Garges - 1:44:29, 483rd
Glenn Appel - 1:44:53, 500th
Geoff Simpson - 1:45:29, 527th
Tyler Papaz - 1:46:42, 585th
Jeremy Garges - 1:49:19, 717th
Ann Krisher - 1:49:35, 739th
Dean Dimmig - 1:49:39, 743rd
Kristin Munoz - 1:50:04, 771st
Udon Beidler - 1:53:13, 941st
Heidi Pernia - 1:59:42, 1,338th
Cesar Pernia - 2:01:37, 1,451st
Michele Litke - 2:14:30, 2,077th
Carla Foley - 2:28:49, 2,542nd
Laurie Reinhart - 2:29:51, 2,572nd
Octorun 8M (177)
Anabelle Broadbent - 57:38, 23rd, 1FM
D Hettrick - 1:02:35, 42nd, AG2
Bob Rodgers - 1:09:26, 70th
Patrick Leming 1:15:47, 112th
Donna Brezicki - 1:18:07, 122nd, AG2
Run for Recovery 5K (61)
Tom Jennings - 21:08, 4th, AG1
Dave Gehman - 24:48, 14th, AG2
10/20/12
Ghouls & Fools Nighttime Trsil (336)
Michael Womelsdorf - 1:02:34, 106th
RW 10K (1,705)
Chris Garges - 37:07, 9th
Michael Womelsdorf - 43:52, 97th
Randy Latza - 47:278, 206th
Geoff Simpson - 48:07, 230th
Jeremy Garges - 50:48, 381st
Dean Dimmig - 50;48, 383rd
Michele Litke - 59:29, 929th
Christine Torchia - 1:08:15, 1,404th
Emmaus Halloween 5K (213)
Casey Hooper - 24:29, 60th
Jen Hooper - 24:30, 61st
Briel Rhoades - 24:36, 62nd
Brady Gallagher - 26:54, 98th
Rob Gallagher - 26:55, 99th
Rally Round the Valley Duathlon
Tracy Jenkins - 1:02:22, 1F
10/19/12
RW 5K (1,542)
Chris Garges - 17:12, 5th
Dean Dimmig - 19:43, 44th
Randy Latza - 20:20, 60th
Jeremy Garges - 21:00, 90th
Steve Foster - 21:09, 102nd
Geoff Simpson - 22:17, 172nd
Briel Rhoades - 25:09, 427th
Erik Rhoades - 25:11, 430th
Michele Litke - 28:41, 777
Autumn Garges - 36:21, 1,312th
Lauren Garges - 36:22, 1,314th
10/13/12
Providence Marathon (1,008)
Randy Latza - 4:13:02, 396th
Bluesman Triathlon (145)
George Foedisch - 1:49:10, 89th
Women's 10K (327)
Lisa Brunner - 47:54, 26th
Michelle Garges - 54:30, 90th
Linda Karp - 1:07:50, 269th
Christine Torchia - 1:11:54, 298th
Souderton 5M (114th)
Dave Gehman - 41:54, 33rd, AG2
David Koenig - 49;02, 82nd, AG3
Iron Andy 5K (84)
Donna Brzezicki - 28:44, 46th, AG3
1012-13/12
Oil Creek 100M (87)
Bob Bodkin - 30:58, 75th
10/12/12
Hartford Marathon (2,512)
Randy Latza - 4:47:23, 1,980
Hotfoot 8.8M
Ted Andrus - 1:04:43, 9th, AG3
Northampton Rec Center 5K
Steve Foster - 20:37, 10th
Run for Courage 5K
Kurt Neumann - 21:44, 12th
Run for the Red 5K (58)
Donna Brzezicki - 28:11, 20th, AG1
10/8/12
Walnutport Canal 6K (46)
Brian Serfass - 29:28, 12th
John Guth - 30:46, 13th
10/7/12
Treasue Island Duathlon
Tracy Jenkins - 1:10:10, 1F
9/29/12
Dottie's House Duathlon
Tracy Jenkins - 1:06:57, 2F
Blake/Hunter Ewasky - 1:24:49, 1st male relay
Race Calendar (Club Races in Bold)
October
27: Stoudt's Classic 12K, Adamstown PA, www.lrrclub.org
27: Run Like Hell 5K, Allentown PA, www.runlehighvalley.com
27: Cemetery Ridge 5K, Palmyra PA, www.gravelhillumc.org
27: Trick or Treat 5K/1M, Coplay PA, www.trotatthetrail.com
27: Skeleton Skurry 5K, Hatboro PA, www.philaymca/run
27: ABT 10K Mud Run, Medford NJ, www.abfmudrun.com
27: Costume Crazy 5K/1M, Parkersburg PA, www.oneruntogether.org
27: Amazing Race 5K, Wayne PA, www.brynmawrrunningco.com
28: Black Cat 5K, Chalfont PA, www.blackcat5k.org
28: FTS Fall Frolic 5K, Quakertown PA, jge1099@comcast.net
28: Fitzy's Run 5K, Reading PA, www.laurensfoundation.org
28: Evansburg Challenge 10M Trail, Collegeville PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
28: October Lauf Fest Half Marathon Trail, Philadelphia PA, www.uberendurancesports.com
28: Radnor Red 5M, Radnor PA, www.action.lung.org
November
3: Victory for Voices 5K/10K, Quakertown PA, www.actsportsmanagementt.com
3: Great Pumpkin 8K Trail, Delta PA, www.signatureravceproductions.com
3: MAG 5K Fall Flash, Wrightsville PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
3: KMF Race for Ovarian Cancer Half Marathon, Williamsport PA, www.kmfraceforovariancancer.com
4: D&L Marathon/Half Marathon, Easton PA, http://www.active.com/running/northampton-pa/delaware-and-lehigh-heritage-marathon-and-half-marathon-2012
4: Princeton Half Marathon, Princeton NJ, www.princetonhalfmarathon.com
4: Dog Day 5K, Doylestown PA, www.dogday5k.org
4: Harvest Hustle 5K, Ardmore PA, www.jlphiladelphia.org
4: Oley Valley Classic 10M/5K, Oley PA, www.pagodapacers.org
10: WHYY Y12K 12K, Philadelphia PA, www.whyy.org/12k
10: HTCC 5K, Bethlehem PA, www.hanovercommunitycenter.com
10: Trenton Half Marathon, Trenton NJ, www.trentonhalf.com
10: Macoby Run Run 5M/5K, Green Lane PA, http://www.active.com/running/green-lane-pa/macoby-run-5k-5-mile-and-1mile-kids-fun-run-2012
10: Rule the Roost Tri, New Holland PA, bwatkins@newhollandreccenter.org
11: River Ramble 10K/5K, Delaware Water Gap, PA, www.readysetrunpoconos.com
11: Run for Hope 5K, Wissahickon PA, www.active.com
11: Media Mud Stain 5M/10M Trail, Media PA, www.trimaxendurancesports.com
11: Harriburg Marathon, Harrisburg PA, www.harrisburgmarathon.com
11: Sprains & Strains 5K, Wyomissing PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
11: South Mountain 10M/5K, Bethlehem PA, www.lvrr.org
11: Delaware Water Gap 5K/10K, Delaware Water Gap PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
17: Gracepoint 5K, Fort Wahington PA, www.runtheday.com
17: Towamincon Turkey Trot, towmincon Tsp. A, www.towamincon.org
7-18: Philadelphia Marathon/Half/8K, Philadelphia PA, www.philadelphiamarathon.com
18: Bucks County Marathon, washington Crossing PA, www.runbucks.com
18: Emmaus Fall Classic 3.5M, Emmaus PA, www.runlehighvalley.com
22: Abington Gobble Wobble 5K, Abington PA, www.runtheday.com
22: Thanksgiving 5M, Langhorne PA, www.bcrr.info
22: Pumpkin Pie 5K, Nazareth PA, www.nazarethymca.org
22: Run For The Diamonds 9M, Berwick PA, www.runfordiamonds.com
24: Habitat 5K, Quakertown PA, www.quakertownrotary.org
24: Historic Bethlehem Turkey Trot, Bethlehem PA, www.runreg.com
24: I Run for Jack 5K, Allentown PA, www.jackpressmanfffund.org
25: Dirty Bird 15K Trail, Birdsboro PA, www.prestzelcitysports.com
28: Lights in the Parkway 5K, Allentown PA, www.runlehighvcalley.com
December
1: Jingle Bell 5K, Bethlehem PA, www.jbrlv.kintera.org
1: Reindeer Run 5K, Souderton PA, www.prestzelcitysports.com
1: Run Santa Run 5K, West Reading PA, www.arunningstart.biz
2: Funky Santa 5K/3 Person Relay, Pottstown PA, www.makebreak.com
2: Tour Tyler 5.3, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
8: Jingle Bell 5K, Newtown A, www.jbrbucks.kintera.org
8: Christmas City Classic 5M/5K, Bethlehem PA, www.lehighvalleyfca.org
9: Shiver by the River 10K/5K, Reading PA, www.pagodapacers.com
9: Covered Bridge 5K, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
15: Santa-run 5K-ish, Bethlehem PA, www.runlehighvalley.com
16: Jingle Bell 5.3, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
18: Kris Kringle 5M, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
23: Tyler Challenge 10K, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
January
1: Cham-pain 5K, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
6: Wild Card ?, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
13: Polar Bear 8M, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
13: Shiver by the River 10K/5K, Reading PA, www.pagodapacers.com
20: Ugly Mudder 7M Trail, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
20: Honest Abe 4.6M, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
27: Terrible Tyler 15K, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
February
3: Pick Your way 5.3M, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
3: Super Bowl 10K, Allentown PA www.lvrr.org
10: Eenie-Meanie-Miney-Moe Marathon, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
10:Shiver by the River 10K/5K, Reading PA, www.pagodapacers.com
17: Staggered start 4.6M, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
24: Chilly Cheeks 7.2M Trail, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
March
2: Rotary Run For Youth 10M/4M, Quakertown PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com, www.quakertownrotary.org
10: Shiver by the River 10K/5K, Reading PA, www.pagodapacers.com
Keep me posted on favorite races and your race results.
Bill
Dawn Lowe is cleaning out things and has a basic treadmill available for sale. While some of us see these as Satan's handiwork, others prefer to stay indoors for the winter. Dawn add this info, "I am continuing to clean out closets and other spaces and I have a basic treadmill for sale in good condition. Asking $300. OBO! It does come apart for easy transport but it is heavy!!! It is set up in the yoga studio for easy viewing or tryouts, but it is taking up valuable space so it must go! : ) " Email me at bill.tuszynski@gmail.com and I'll get you in touch with Dawn.
Pretty Sad
You have to wonder just how screwed up sporting culture has gotten when even someone who is basically a good regional runner winds up doping so he can win a few more $1,000 purses. A Barry Bonds or Lance Armstrong is almost understandable from the standpoint of highly competitive elite athletes who will do anything for an edge. It's much harder to make excuses for a cheater at this level. I'm glad that I don't direct any races with prize money involved. Maybe I'm just not smart enough or care enough about results to get the why.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/15/sports/runner-christian-hesch-describes-doping-with-epo.html?pagewanted=all
Group Run/Ride
Our next event will be at Pfaff Elementary (1600 Sleepy Hollow Rd in Spinnerstown) on 11/3. We'll meet at 10:00, run or ride for about an hour so we can meet back up and slide over to the Spinnerstown Hotel to sample both their menu and taps. Those who are more ambitious are welcome to show up early to get in extra miles. The area is pleasantly hilly (how's that for a euphemism?) and you'll earn your Spinnerstown recharge.
An Impressive Runner II
Here's a story about HS junior Sarah Baxter of California who turned in an impressive 16;00 time over what is called one of the tougher cross-country courses, breaking the previous course record by 16 seconds and winning the race by over 1 minute. Another example of youth being wasted on the young.
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/highschool-prep-rally/california-teen-turns-cross-country-time-called-greatest-215330958.html
Club Races
Our next adventure is the Macoby Run Run. Your chance to take a tour around the Macoby Run golf course without a cart while chasing the runner in front of you rather than a little dimpled ball.
Oct 20: Ghouls & Fools 6.5M Nighttime Trail, Reading PA
Nov 10: Macoby Run Run 5M/5K, Green Lane PA
Nov 24: Habitat 5K, Quakertown PA
Nov 25: Dirty Bird 15K Trail, Birdsboro PA
Jan 20: Ugly Mudder 7M Trail, Reading PA
Feb 3: Super Bowl 10K, Allentown PA
Feb 24: Chilly Cheeks 7.2M Trail, Reading PA
Mar 2: Rotary Run For Youth 10M/4M, Quakertown PA
Race Results
More race results than you shake a stick at thanks to the RW Festival with 6,000+ participants. Sorry if I missed anyone as my eyes got pretty bleary going through the results. Congratulations to Rim-2Rim-2Rim runners Bob Bodkin and Randy Latza on continuing their bizarre adventures with a 100 mile run and back-to-back marathons. Congratulations to Autumn Garges for her first 5K at age 11. Soon she'll be leaving mom and dad in the dust.
10/21/12
RW Half Marathon (2,966)
Chris Garges - 1:20:16, 15th
Zach Smith - 1:21:27, 17th
Rob Gallagher - 1:32:37, 117th
Randy Latza - 1:35:10, 162nd
Lauren Garges - 1:44:29, 483rd
Glenn Appel - 1:44:53, 500th
Geoff Simpson - 1:45:29, 527th
Tyler Papaz - 1:46:42, 585th
Jeremy Garges - 1:49:19, 717th
Ann Krisher - 1:49:35, 739th
Dean Dimmig - 1:49:39, 743rd
Kristin Munoz - 1:50:04, 771st
Udon Beidler - 1:53:13, 941st
Heidi Pernia - 1:59:42, 1,338th
Cesar Pernia - 2:01:37, 1,451st
Michele Litke - 2:14:30, 2,077th
Carla Foley - 2:28:49, 2,542nd
Laurie Reinhart - 2:29:51, 2,572nd
Octorun 8M (177)
Anabelle Broadbent - 57:38, 23rd, 1FM
D Hettrick - 1:02:35, 42nd, AG2
Bob Rodgers - 1:09:26, 70th
Patrick Leming 1:15:47, 112th
Donna Brezicki - 1:18:07, 122nd, AG2
Run for Recovery 5K (61)
Tom Jennings - 21:08, 4th, AG1
Dave Gehman - 24:48, 14th, AG2
10/20/12
Ghouls & Fools Nighttime Trsil (336)
Michael Womelsdorf - 1:02:34, 106th
RW 10K (1,705)
Chris Garges - 37:07, 9th
Michael Womelsdorf - 43:52, 97th
Randy Latza - 47:278, 206th
Geoff Simpson - 48:07, 230th
Jeremy Garges - 50:48, 381st
Dean Dimmig - 50;48, 383rd
Michele Litke - 59:29, 929th
Christine Torchia - 1:08:15, 1,404th
Emmaus Halloween 5K (213)
Casey Hooper - 24:29, 60th
Jen Hooper - 24:30, 61st
Briel Rhoades - 24:36, 62nd
Brady Gallagher - 26:54, 98th
Rob Gallagher - 26:55, 99th
Rally Round the Valley Duathlon
Tracy Jenkins - 1:02:22, 1F
10/19/12
RW 5K (1,542)
Chris Garges - 17:12, 5th
Dean Dimmig - 19:43, 44th
Randy Latza - 20:20, 60th
Jeremy Garges - 21:00, 90th
Steve Foster - 21:09, 102nd
Geoff Simpson - 22:17, 172nd
Briel Rhoades - 25:09, 427th
Erik Rhoades - 25:11, 430th
Michele Litke - 28:41, 777
Autumn Garges - 36:21, 1,312th
Lauren Garges - 36:22, 1,314th
10/13/12
Providence Marathon (1,008)
Randy Latza - 4:13:02, 396th
Bluesman Triathlon (145)
George Foedisch - 1:49:10, 89th
Women's 10K (327)
Lisa Brunner - 47:54, 26th
Michelle Garges - 54:30, 90th
Linda Karp - 1:07:50, 269th
Christine Torchia - 1:11:54, 298th
Souderton 5M (114th)
Dave Gehman - 41:54, 33rd, AG2
David Koenig - 49;02, 82nd, AG3
Iron Andy 5K (84)
Donna Brzezicki - 28:44, 46th, AG3
1012-13/12
Oil Creek 100M (87)
Bob Bodkin - 30:58, 75th
10/12/12
Hartford Marathon (2,512)
Randy Latza - 4:47:23, 1,980
Hotfoot 8.8M
Ted Andrus - 1:04:43, 9th, AG3
Northampton Rec Center 5K
Steve Foster - 20:37, 10th
Run for Courage 5K
Kurt Neumann - 21:44, 12th
Run for the Red 5K (58)
Donna Brzezicki - 28:11, 20th, AG1
10/8/12
Walnutport Canal 6K (46)
Brian Serfass - 29:28, 12th
John Guth - 30:46, 13th
10/7/12
Treasue Island Duathlon
Tracy Jenkins - 1:10:10, 1F
9/29/12
Dottie's House Duathlon
Tracy Jenkins - 1:06:57, 2F
Blake/Hunter Ewasky - 1:24:49, 1st male relay
Race Calendar (Club Races in Bold)
October
27: Stoudt's Classic 12K, Adamstown PA, www.lrrclub.org
27: Run Like Hell 5K, Allentown PA, www.runlehighvalley.com
27: Cemetery Ridge 5K, Palmyra PA, www.gravelhillumc.org
27: Trick or Treat 5K/1M, Coplay PA, www.trotatthetrail.com
27: Skeleton Skurry 5K, Hatboro PA, www.philaymca/run
27: ABT 10K Mud Run, Medford NJ, www.abfmudrun.com
27: Costume Crazy 5K/1M, Parkersburg PA, www.oneruntogether.org
27: Amazing Race 5K, Wayne PA, www.brynmawrrunningco.com
28: Black Cat 5K, Chalfont PA, www.blackcat5k.org
28: FTS Fall Frolic 5K, Quakertown PA, jge1099@comcast.net
28: Fitzy's Run 5K, Reading PA, www.laurensfoundation.org
28: Evansburg Challenge 10M Trail, Collegeville PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
28: October Lauf Fest Half Marathon Trail, Philadelphia PA, www.uberendurancesports.com
28: Radnor Red 5M, Radnor PA, www.action.lung.org
November
3: Victory for Voices 5K/10K, Quakertown PA, www.actsportsmanagementt.com
3: Great Pumpkin 8K Trail, Delta PA, www.signatureravceproductions.com
3: MAG 5K Fall Flash, Wrightsville PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
3: KMF Race for Ovarian Cancer Half Marathon, Williamsport PA, www.kmfraceforovariancancer.com
4: D&L Marathon/Half Marathon, Easton PA, http://www.active.com/running/northampton-pa/delaware-and-lehigh-heritage-marathon-and-half-marathon-2012
4: Princeton Half Marathon, Princeton NJ, www.princetonhalfmarathon.com
4: Dog Day 5K, Doylestown PA, www.dogday5k.org
4: Harvest Hustle 5K, Ardmore PA, www.jlphiladelphia.org
4: Oley Valley Classic 10M/5K, Oley PA, www.pagodapacers.org
10: WHYY Y12K 12K, Philadelphia PA, www.whyy.org/12k
10: HTCC 5K, Bethlehem PA, www.hanovercommunitycenter.com
10: Trenton Half Marathon, Trenton NJ, www.trentonhalf.com
10: Macoby Run Run 5M/5K, Green Lane PA, http://www.active.com/running/green-lane-pa/macoby-run-5k-5-mile-and-1mile-kids-fun-run-2012
10: Rule the Roost Tri, New Holland PA, bwatkins@newhollandreccenter.org
11: River Ramble 10K/5K, Delaware Water Gap, PA, www.readysetrunpoconos.com
11: Run for Hope 5K, Wissahickon PA, www.active.com
11: Media Mud Stain 5M/10M Trail, Media PA, www.trimaxendurancesports.com
11: Harriburg Marathon, Harrisburg PA, www.harrisburgmarathon.com
11: Sprains & Strains 5K, Wyomissing PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
11: South Mountain 10M/5K, Bethlehem PA, www.lvrr.org
11: Delaware Water Gap 5K/10K, Delaware Water Gap PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
17: Gracepoint 5K, Fort Wahington PA, www.runtheday.com
17: Towamincon Turkey Trot, towmincon Tsp. A, www.towamincon.org
7-18: Philadelphia Marathon/Half/8K, Philadelphia PA, www.philadelphiamarathon.com
18: Bucks County Marathon, washington Crossing PA, www.runbucks.com
18: Emmaus Fall Classic 3.5M, Emmaus PA, www.runlehighvalley.com
22: Abington Gobble Wobble 5K, Abington PA, www.runtheday.com
22: Thanksgiving 5M, Langhorne PA, www.bcrr.info
22: Pumpkin Pie 5K, Nazareth PA, www.nazarethymca.org
22: Run For The Diamonds 9M, Berwick PA, www.runfordiamonds.com
24: Habitat 5K, Quakertown PA, www.quakertownrotary.org
24: Historic Bethlehem Turkey Trot, Bethlehem PA, www.runreg.com
24: I Run for Jack 5K, Allentown PA, www.jackpressmanfffund.org
25: Dirty Bird 15K Trail, Birdsboro PA, www.prestzelcitysports.com
28: Lights in the Parkway 5K, Allentown PA, www.runlehighvcalley.com
December
1: Jingle Bell 5K, Bethlehem PA, www.jbrlv.kintera.org
1: Reindeer Run 5K, Souderton PA, www.prestzelcitysports.com
1: Run Santa Run 5K, West Reading PA, www.arunningstart.biz
2: Funky Santa 5K/3 Person Relay, Pottstown PA, www.makebreak.com
2: Tour Tyler 5.3, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
8: Jingle Bell 5K, Newtown A, www.jbrbucks.kintera.org
8: Christmas City Classic 5M/5K, Bethlehem PA, www.lehighvalleyfca.org
9: Shiver by the River 10K/5K, Reading PA, www.pagodapacers.com
9: Covered Bridge 5K, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
15: Santa-run 5K-ish, Bethlehem PA, www.runlehighvalley.com
16: Jingle Bell 5.3, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
18: Kris Kringle 5M, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
23: Tyler Challenge 10K, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
January
1: Cham-pain 5K, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
6: Wild Card ?, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
13: Polar Bear 8M, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
13: Shiver by the River 10K/5K, Reading PA, www.pagodapacers.com
20: Ugly Mudder 7M Trail, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
20: Honest Abe 4.6M, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
27: Terrible Tyler 15K, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
February
3: Pick Your way 5.3M, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
3: Super Bowl 10K, Allentown PA www.lvrr.org
10: Eenie-Meanie-Miney-Moe Marathon, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
10:Shiver by the River 10K/5K, Reading PA, www.pagodapacers.com
17: Staggered start 4.6M, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
24: Chilly Cheeks 7.2M Trail, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
March
2: Rotary Run For Youth 10M/4M, Quakertown PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com, www.quakertownrotary.org
10: Shiver by the River 10K/5K, Reading PA, www.pagodapacers.com
Keep me posted on favorite races and your race results.
Bill
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Star Crossing, Our Tribe, Help Wanted, A Blast From the Past
Digging the Ditch
Congratulations to Bob Bodkin, Wayne Sigler, Laurie Reinhart, Randy Latza and the rest of the crew who did the R2R2R, running from the south rim of the Grand Canyon to the north rim, with many making the return journey. Besides the round trip distance of 47 miles, these intrepid runners faced the challenge of the climate change with the change in elevation as they went down, across and up and repeated the process on the return journey. More on this in two weeks.
Our Tribe
Nice article by Amby Burfoot and George Hirsch about the tribe we belong to as runners and the sub-tribe of marathoners. The recent news about fake marathons and fake remembrances of times reminds us that those are exceptions and that we depend on our integrity and camaraderie to function as the group we are.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/30/sports/essay-the-honorable-clan-of-the-long-distance-runner.html?hp
Volunteers Needed for D&L Marathon
Volunteers are needed for the Delaware & Lehigh Heritage Marathon and Half-Marathon on November 4. The races are run on 26 miles of the D&L Trail between Northampton and Lehigh Gap. The event is organized by the Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor. Volunteers are needed to set up and tear down the start and finish areas, register runners, distribute race packets, staff water stops, serve as course marshals and provide other services. Individuals, families, clubs, school groups, sports teams, and Scouts are welcome to volunteer. Volunteers receive a T-shirt and lunch at the finish area. A volunteer orientation will be held at Lehigh Gap Nature Center, November 3 at 10 a.m. Volunteer hours vary. The race begins at 8 a.m. at Atlas Park in Northampton; runners must finish their race no later than 2 p.m. Interested persons can volunteer online at http://www.delawareandlehigh.org/marathon/volunteers.php or contact Loretta Susen at loretta@delawareandlehigh.org or 610-923-3548, ex 221. For more information, contact: Dennis Scholl, dennis@delawareandlehigh.org
An Impressive Runner
heres the story of Phil Coppess, a self-trained marathoner who was also a single parent working full time at shift work in the process. Despite these obstacles, he set the record in the Twin Cites Marathon in 1985 with a time of 2:10:05. Amazingly enough, that record still stands. Another reason to not whine about having to work to fit an exercise session into your day.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/04/sports/phil-coppess-still-holds-twin-cities-marathon-record.html?ref=sports
Club Races
We take a short break during the daylight until the Ghouls & Fools nighttime adventure!
Oct 20: Ghouls & Fools 6.5M Nighttime Trail, Reading PA
Nov 10: Macoby Run Run 5M/5K, Green Lane PA
Nov 24: Habitat 5K, Quakertown PA
Nov 25: Dirty Bird 15K Trail, Birdsboro PA
Jan 20: Ugly Mudder 7M Trail, Reading PA
Feb 3: Super Bowl 10K, Allentown PA
Feb 24: Chilly Cheeks 7.2M Trail, Reading PA
Mar 2: Rotary Run For Youth 10M/4M, Quakertown PA
Race Results
Great results, especially on the long distance end. Dana Wentzel had an amazing Tahoe Triple with three sub-4:15 marathons in three days. Twelve year old Nolan Pernia did his first marathon at Wineglass while Suzette Richardson shaved 26 minutes off her PR for 26.2 in Chicago. Meanwhile Debi Golbreski took 13 minutes off her best time at the Blues Cruise 50K and Hunter Needham took first at the Ocean city Half Marathon. Congratulations to Mary Latza for her first cyclecross.
10/7/12
Blues Cruise 50K (231)
Michael Womelsdorf - 5:02:25, 55th
Rob Gallagher - 5:38:09, 76th
Jack Heely - 5:45:24, 109th
Debi Golbreski - 6:20:46, 157th
Steamtown Marathon (1,938)
Neil Policelli - 3:46:45, 690th
Kent Prizer - 3:59:18, 1,879th
Pam Daugherty - 4:01:06, 979th
John Guth - 4:47:52, 1,602nd
Chicago Marathon (1 Bazillion)
Kurt Dannerth - 3:41:36, 6,456th
Suzette Richardson - 4":19:59, 16,626th
Downingtown Trail 5K (34)
JoAnn Lunf - 38:17, 30th, AG1
Gene Lund - 38:19, 31st, AG2
Merry Go Round 5K (108)
Hunter Needham - 16:53, 2nd, AG1
Anabelle Broadbent - 21:19, 6th, 1F
Town Hall Cyclecross
Men's Cat 3/4 (66)
Jeremy Garges - 328.99 points, 17th
Women's Cat 3/4 (26)
Mary Latza - 533.77 points, 21st
9/16/12
Diva Half Marathon (2,619)
Kristin Munoz - 2:23:03, 1,358th
Hillary Quinn - 2:24:49, 1,453rd
9/28-30/12
Tahoe Triple (3 Marathons in 3 Days)
Dana Wentzel - 4:14/4:04/4:12, 2F
9/30/12
Wineglass Marathon
Chris garges - 3:14:33, 110th
Michael Womelsdorf - 3:32:47, 265th
Lauren Garges - 3:34:37, 200th
Heidi Pernia - 3:50:32, 515th
Nolan Pernia - 3:50:33, 516th
Ocean City Half Marathon
Hunter Needham - 1:19:53, 1st
Montco Women's Center 5K
Anabelle Broadbent - 21:19, 6th, 1F
9/29/12
Celtic Classic 10K (175)
Rob Gallagher - 42:28, 11th, AG3
Jen Hooper - 49:08, 35th
Udon Beidler - 53:56, 63rd, AG1
Michele Litke - 57:49, 108th, AG2
Bernardi 5K
Kent Prizer - 22:48, 7th
Race Calendar (Club Races in Bold)
October
13: CeleGREAT Walks America Marathon, White Haven PA, www.ineedtogooutside.com
13: Lehigh Gap Trail 10K/2M, Slatington PA, www.lvrr.org
13: Women's 5K Classic, Allentown PA, www.womens5kclassic.org
13: Washington Borough 5K, Washington NJ. www.boro5k.com
13: Blueman Tri, Blue Marsh Lake Reading PA, www.trimaxendurancesports.com
13: Hotfoot 8.8M/8.8K, Ft. Washington PA, www.actsportsmanagement.com
13: MVA 5K, Norristown PA, www.active.com
13: Washington Borough 5K/1M, Washington NJ, www.boro5K.com
13: Mad Dash 5K, Ewing NJ, www.jerseyhopeforhearing.com
13: 5K to Empower, Doylestown PA, www.awomansplace.org
13: I Can Help 5K, North Wales PA, www.srol.org
14: A Beby's Breath 5K, Wayne PA, www.ababysbreath.org
14: Souderton 5 Miler, Souderton PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
14: IAF Cup 5K, SKippack PA, ironandy@comcast.net
15: Race To The Rescue, Pottstown PA, estherscrown@gmail.com
19-21: Runners World Half Marathon & Festival Half/10K/5K, Bethlehem PA, www.runnersworld.com
20: Towpath Trot 6K/1M, Walnutport PA, janets63@gmail.com
20: Zackon Memorial 5K, Oley PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
20: Urban Dare 5K Challenge Race, Philadelphia PA, www.urbandare.com
20: Harleysville Monster dash, Harleysville PA, www.northpennymca.org
20: KoPKing's Run, King of Prussia, PA, www.gftmafoundation.org/p=402
20: Filthy Fun Mud Run & Little Filthy Kids' Fun Run, Philadelphia PA, www.filthyfunevents.com
20: Ghouls & Fools 6.5M Nighttime Trail, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
20: Crooked Billet 5K, Warminster PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
20: Manna on Main Street 5K/1M, Lansdale PA, www.mannaonmain.org
20-21: Atlantic City Marathon/Half Marathon/10K/5K, Atlantic City NJ, www.acmarathon.org
21: Laurel House 5K, North Wales PA, www.brynmawrruningco.com
21: Octorun 13K, Hatfield PA, www.actsportsmanagement.com
21: Topton Terror 5K/1M, Mertztown PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
21: Running For Answers 5K, Philadelphia PA, www.runningforanswer.com
27: Stoudt's Classic 12K, Adamstown PA, www.lrrclub.org
27: Run Like Hell 5K, Allentown PA, www.runlehighvalley.com
27: Cemetery Ridge 5K, Palmyra PA, www.gravelhillumc.org
27: Trick or Treat 5K/1M, Coplay PA, www.trotatthetrail.com
27: Skeleton Skurry 5K, Hatboro PA, www.philaymca/run
27: ABT 10K Mud Run, Medford NJ, www.abfmudrun.com
27: Costume Crazy 5K/1M, Parkersburg PA, www.oneruntogether.org
27: Amazing Race 5K, Wayne PA, www.brynmawrrunningco.com
28: Black Cat 5K, Chalfont PA, www.blackcat5k.org
28: FTS Fall Frolic 5K, Quakertown PA, jge1099@comcast.net
28: Fitzy's Run 5K, Reading PA, www.laurensfoundation.org
28: Evansburg Challenge 10M Trail, Collegeville PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
28: October Lauf Fest Half Marathon Trail, Philadelphia PA, www.uberendurancesports.com
28: Radnor Red 5M, Radnor PA, www.action.lung.org
November
3: Victory for Voices 5K/10K, Quakertown PA, www.actsportsmanagementt.com
3: Great Pumpkin 8K Trail, Delta PA, www.signatureravceproductions.com
3: MAG 5K Fall Flash, Wrightsville PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
3: KMF Race for Ovarian Cancer Half Marathon, Williamsport PA, www.kmfraceforovariancancer.com
4: D&L Marathon/Half Marathon, Easton PA, http://www.active.com/running/northampton-pa/delaware-and-lehigh-heritage-marathon-and-half-marathon-2012
4: Princeton Half Marathon, Princeton NJ, www.princetonhalfmarathon.com
4: Dog Day 5K, Doylestown PA, www.dogday5k.org
4: Oley Valley Classic 10M/5K, Oley PA, www.pagodapacers.org
10: WHYY Y12K 12K, Philadelphia PA, www.whyy.org/12k
10: HTCC 5K, Bethlehem PA, www.hanovercommunitycenter.com
10: Trenton Half Marathon, Trenton NJ, www.trentonhalf.com
10: Macoby Run Run 5M/5K, Green Lane PA, http://www.active.com/running/green-lane-pa/macoby-run-5k-5-mile-and-1mile-kids-fun-run-2012
10: Rule the Roost Tri, New Holland PA, bwatkins@newhollandreccenter.org
11: River Ramble 10K/5K, Delaware Water Gap, PA, www.readysetrunpoconos.com
11: Run for Hope 5K, Wissahickon PA, www.active.com
11: Media Mud Stain 5M/10M Trail, Media PA, www.trimaxendurancesports.com
11: Harriburg Marathon, Harrisburg PA, www.harrisburgmarathon.com
11: Sprains & Strains 5K, Wyomissing PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
11: South Mountain 10M/5K, Bethlehem PA, www.lvrr.org
17: Towamincon Turkey Trot, towmincon Tsp. A, www.towamincon.org
7-18: Philadelphia Marathon/Half/8K, Philadelphia PA, www.philadelphiamarathon.com
18: Emmaus Fall Classic 3.5M, Emmaus PA, www.runlehighvalley.com
22: Thanksgiving 5M, Langhorne PA, www.bcrr.info
22: Pumpkin Pie 5K, Nazareth PA, www.nazarethymca.org
22: Run For The Diamonds 9M, Berwick PA, www.runfordiamonds.com
24: Habitat 5K, Quakertown PA, www.quakertownrotary.org
24: Historic Bethlehem Turkey Trot, Bethlehem PA, www.runreg.com
24: I Run for Jack 5K, Allentown PA, www.jackpressmanfffund.org
25: Dirty Bird 15K Trail, Birdsboro PA, www.prestzelcitysports.com
28: Lights in the Parkway 5K, Allentown PA, www.runlehighvcalley.com
December
1: Jingle Bell 5K, Bethlehem PA, www.jbrlv.kintera.org
1: Reindeer Run 5K, Souderton PA, www.prestzelcitysports.com
1: Run Santa Run 5K, West Reading PA, www.arunningstart.biz
2: Funky Santa 5K/3 Person Relay, Pottstown PA, www.makebreak.com
2: Tour Tyler 5.3, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
8: Jingle Bell 5K, Newtown A, www.jbrbucks.kintera.org
8: Christmas City Classic 5M/5K, Bethlehem PA, www.lehighvalleyfca.org
9: Shiver by the River 10K/5K, Reading PA, www.pagodapacers.com
9: Covered Bridge 5K, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
15: Santa-run 5K-ish, Bethlehem PA, www.runlehighvalley.com
16: Jingle Bell 5.3, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
18: Kris Kringle 5M, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
23: Tyler Challenge 10K, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
January
1: Cham-pain 5K, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
6: Wild Card ?, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
13: Polar Bear 8M, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
13: Shiver by the River 10K/5K, Reading PA, www.pagodapacers.com
20: Ugly Mudder 7M Trail, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
20: Honest Abe 4.6M, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
27: Terrible Tyler 15K, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
February
3: Pick Your way 5.3M, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
3: Super Bowl 10K, Allentown PA www.lvrr.org
10: Eenie-Meanie-Miney-Moe Marathon, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
10:Shiver by the River 10K/5K, Reading PA, www.pagodapacers.com
17: Staggered start 4.6M, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
24: Chilly Cheeks 7.2M Trail, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
March
2: Rotary Run For Youth 10M/4M, Quakertown PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com, www.quakertownrotary.org
10: Shiver by the River 10K/5K, Reading PA, www.pagodapacers.com
Keep me posted on favorite races and your race results.
Bill
Congratulations to Bob Bodkin, Wayne Sigler, Laurie Reinhart, Randy Latza and the rest of the crew who did the R2R2R, running from the south rim of the Grand Canyon to the north rim, with many making the return journey. Besides the round trip distance of 47 miles, these intrepid runners faced the challenge of the climate change with the change in elevation as they went down, across and up and repeated the process on the return journey. More on this in two weeks.
Our Tribe
Nice article by Amby Burfoot and George Hirsch about the tribe we belong to as runners and the sub-tribe of marathoners. The recent news about fake marathons and fake remembrances of times reminds us that those are exceptions and that we depend on our integrity and camaraderie to function as the group we are.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/30/sports/essay-the-honorable-clan-of-the-long-distance-runner.html?hp
Volunteers Needed for D&L Marathon
Volunteers are needed for the Delaware & Lehigh Heritage Marathon and Half-Marathon on November 4. The races are run on 26 miles of the D&L Trail between Northampton and Lehigh Gap. The event is organized by the Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor. Volunteers are needed to set up and tear down the start and finish areas, register runners, distribute race packets, staff water stops, serve as course marshals and provide other services. Individuals, families, clubs, school groups, sports teams, and Scouts are welcome to volunteer. Volunteers receive a T-shirt and lunch at the finish area. A volunteer orientation will be held at Lehigh Gap Nature Center, November 3 at 10 a.m. Volunteer hours vary. The race begins at 8 a.m. at Atlas Park in Northampton; runners must finish their race no later than 2 p.m. Interested persons can volunteer online at http://www.delawareandlehigh.org/marathon/volunteers.php or contact Loretta Susen at loretta@delawareandlehigh.org or 610-923-3548, ex 221. For more information, contact: Dennis Scholl, dennis@delawareandlehigh.org
An Impressive Runner
heres the story of Phil Coppess, a self-trained marathoner who was also a single parent working full time at shift work in the process. Despite these obstacles, he set the record in the Twin Cites Marathon in 1985 with a time of 2:10:05. Amazingly enough, that record still stands. Another reason to not whine about having to work to fit an exercise session into your day.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/04/sports/phil-coppess-still-holds-twin-cities-marathon-record.html?ref=sports
Club Races
We take a short break during the daylight until the Ghouls & Fools nighttime adventure!
Oct 20: Ghouls & Fools 6.5M Nighttime Trail, Reading PA
Nov 10: Macoby Run Run 5M/5K, Green Lane PA
Nov 24: Habitat 5K, Quakertown PA
Nov 25: Dirty Bird 15K Trail, Birdsboro PA
Jan 20: Ugly Mudder 7M Trail, Reading PA
Feb 3: Super Bowl 10K, Allentown PA
Feb 24: Chilly Cheeks 7.2M Trail, Reading PA
Mar 2: Rotary Run For Youth 10M/4M, Quakertown PA
Race Results
Great results, especially on the long distance end. Dana Wentzel had an amazing Tahoe Triple with three sub-4:15 marathons in three days. Twelve year old Nolan Pernia did his first marathon at Wineglass while Suzette Richardson shaved 26 minutes off her PR for 26.2 in Chicago. Meanwhile Debi Golbreski took 13 minutes off her best time at the Blues Cruise 50K and Hunter Needham took first at the Ocean city Half Marathon. Congratulations to Mary Latza for her first cyclecross.
10/7/12
Blues Cruise 50K (231)
Michael Womelsdorf - 5:02:25, 55th
Rob Gallagher - 5:38:09, 76th
Jack Heely - 5:45:24, 109th
Debi Golbreski - 6:20:46, 157th
Steamtown Marathon (1,938)
Neil Policelli - 3:46:45, 690th
Kent Prizer - 3:59:18, 1,879th
Pam Daugherty - 4:01:06, 979th
John Guth - 4:47:52, 1,602nd
Chicago Marathon (1 Bazillion)
Kurt Dannerth - 3:41:36, 6,456th
Suzette Richardson - 4":19:59, 16,626th
Downingtown Trail 5K (34)
JoAnn Lunf - 38:17, 30th, AG1
Gene Lund - 38:19, 31st, AG2
Merry Go Round 5K (108)
Hunter Needham - 16:53, 2nd, AG1
Anabelle Broadbent - 21:19, 6th, 1F
Town Hall Cyclecross
Men's Cat 3/4 (66)
Jeremy Garges - 328.99 points, 17th
Women's Cat 3/4 (26)
Mary Latza - 533.77 points, 21st
9/16/12
Diva Half Marathon (2,619)
Kristin Munoz - 2:23:03, 1,358th
Hillary Quinn - 2:24:49, 1,453rd
9/28-30/12
Tahoe Triple (3 Marathons in 3 Days)
Dana Wentzel - 4:14/4:04/4:12, 2F
9/30/12
Wineglass Marathon
Chris garges - 3:14:33, 110th
Michael Womelsdorf - 3:32:47, 265th
Lauren Garges - 3:34:37, 200th
Heidi Pernia - 3:50:32, 515th
Nolan Pernia - 3:50:33, 516th
Ocean City Half Marathon
Hunter Needham - 1:19:53, 1st
Montco Women's Center 5K
Anabelle Broadbent - 21:19, 6th, 1F
9/29/12
Celtic Classic 10K (175)
Rob Gallagher - 42:28, 11th, AG3
Jen Hooper - 49:08, 35th
Udon Beidler - 53:56, 63rd, AG1
Michele Litke - 57:49, 108th, AG2
Bernardi 5K
Kent Prizer - 22:48, 7th
Race Calendar (Club Races in Bold)
October
13: CeleGREAT Walks America Marathon, White Haven PA, www.ineedtogooutside.com
13: Lehigh Gap Trail 10K/2M, Slatington PA, www.lvrr.org
13: Women's 5K Classic, Allentown PA, www.womens5kclassic.org
13: Washington Borough 5K, Washington NJ. www.boro5k.com
13: Blueman Tri, Blue Marsh Lake Reading PA, www.trimaxendurancesports.com
13: Hotfoot 8.8M/8.8K, Ft. Washington PA, www.actsportsmanagement.com
13: MVA 5K, Norristown PA, www.active.com
13: Washington Borough 5K/1M, Washington NJ, www.boro5K.com
13: Mad Dash 5K, Ewing NJ, www.jerseyhopeforhearing.com
13: 5K to Empower, Doylestown PA, www.awomansplace.org
13: I Can Help 5K, North Wales PA, www.srol.org
14: A Beby's Breath 5K, Wayne PA, www.ababysbreath.org
14: Souderton 5 Miler, Souderton PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
14: IAF Cup 5K, SKippack PA, ironandy@comcast.net
15: Race To The Rescue, Pottstown PA, estherscrown@gmail.com
19-21: Runners World Half Marathon & Festival Half/10K/5K, Bethlehem PA, www.runnersworld.com
20: Towpath Trot 6K/1M, Walnutport PA, janets63@gmail.com
20: Zackon Memorial 5K, Oley PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
20: Urban Dare 5K Challenge Race, Philadelphia PA, www.urbandare.com
20: Harleysville Monster dash, Harleysville PA, www.northpennymca.org
20: KoPKing's Run, King of Prussia, PA, www.gftmafoundation.org/p=402
20: Filthy Fun Mud Run & Little Filthy Kids' Fun Run, Philadelphia PA, www.filthyfunevents.com
20: Ghouls & Fools 6.5M Nighttime Trail, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
20: Crooked Billet 5K, Warminster PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
20: Manna on Main Street 5K/1M, Lansdale PA, www.mannaonmain.org
20-21: Atlantic City Marathon/Half Marathon/10K/5K, Atlantic City NJ, www.acmarathon.org
21: Laurel House 5K, North Wales PA, www.brynmawrruningco.com
21: Octorun 13K, Hatfield PA, www.actsportsmanagement.com
21: Topton Terror 5K/1M, Mertztown PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
21: Running For Answers 5K, Philadelphia PA, www.runningforanswer.com
27: Stoudt's Classic 12K, Adamstown PA, www.lrrclub.org
27: Run Like Hell 5K, Allentown PA, www.runlehighvalley.com
27: Cemetery Ridge 5K, Palmyra PA, www.gravelhillumc.org
27: Trick or Treat 5K/1M, Coplay PA, www.trotatthetrail.com
27: Skeleton Skurry 5K, Hatboro PA, www.philaymca/run
27: ABT 10K Mud Run, Medford NJ, www.abfmudrun.com
27: Costume Crazy 5K/1M, Parkersburg PA, www.oneruntogether.org
27: Amazing Race 5K, Wayne PA, www.brynmawrrunningco.com
28: Black Cat 5K, Chalfont PA, www.blackcat5k.org
28: FTS Fall Frolic 5K, Quakertown PA, jge1099@comcast.net
28: Fitzy's Run 5K, Reading PA, www.laurensfoundation.org
28: Evansburg Challenge 10M Trail, Collegeville PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
28: October Lauf Fest Half Marathon Trail, Philadelphia PA, www.uberendurancesports.com
28: Radnor Red 5M, Radnor PA, www.action.lung.org
November
3: Victory for Voices 5K/10K, Quakertown PA, www.actsportsmanagementt.com
3: Great Pumpkin 8K Trail, Delta PA, www.signatureravceproductions.com
3: MAG 5K Fall Flash, Wrightsville PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
3: KMF Race for Ovarian Cancer Half Marathon, Williamsport PA, www.kmfraceforovariancancer.com
4: D&L Marathon/Half Marathon, Easton PA, http://www.active.com/running/northampton-pa/delaware-and-lehigh-heritage-marathon-and-half-marathon-2012
4: Princeton Half Marathon, Princeton NJ, www.princetonhalfmarathon.com
4: Dog Day 5K, Doylestown PA, www.dogday5k.org
4: Oley Valley Classic 10M/5K, Oley PA, www.pagodapacers.org
10: WHYY Y12K 12K, Philadelphia PA, www.whyy.org/12k
10: HTCC 5K, Bethlehem PA, www.hanovercommunitycenter.com
10: Trenton Half Marathon, Trenton NJ, www.trentonhalf.com
10: Macoby Run Run 5M/5K, Green Lane PA, http://www.active.com/running/green-lane-pa/macoby-run-5k-5-mile-and-1mile-kids-fun-run-2012
10: Rule the Roost Tri, New Holland PA, bwatkins@newhollandreccenter.org
11: River Ramble 10K/5K, Delaware Water Gap, PA, www.readysetrunpoconos.com
11: Run for Hope 5K, Wissahickon PA, www.active.com
11: Media Mud Stain 5M/10M Trail, Media PA, www.trimaxendurancesports.com
11: Harriburg Marathon, Harrisburg PA, www.harrisburgmarathon.com
11: Sprains & Strains 5K, Wyomissing PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
11: South Mountain 10M/5K, Bethlehem PA, www.lvrr.org
17: Towamincon Turkey Trot, towmincon Tsp. A, www.towamincon.org
7-18: Philadelphia Marathon/Half/8K, Philadelphia PA, www.philadelphiamarathon.com
18: Emmaus Fall Classic 3.5M, Emmaus PA, www.runlehighvalley.com
22: Thanksgiving 5M, Langhorne PA, www.bcrr.info
22: Pumpkin Pie 5K, Nazareth PA, www.nazarethymca.org
22: Run For The Diamonds 9M, Berwick PA, www.runfordiamonds.com
24: Habitat 5K, Quakertown PA, www.quakertownrotary.org
24: Historic Bethlehem Turkey Trot, Bethlehem PA, www.runreg.com
24: I Run for Jack 5K, Allentown PA, www.jackpressmanfffund.org
25: Dirty Bird 15K Trail, Birdsboro PA, www.prestzelcitysports.com
28: Lights in the Parkway 5K, Allentown PA, www.runlehighvcalley.com
December
1: Jingle Bell 5K, Bethlehem PA, www.jbrlv.kintera.org
1: Reindeer Run 5K, Souderton PA, www.prestzelcitysports.com
1: Run Santa Run 5K, West Reading PA, www.arunningstart.biz
2: Funky Santa 5K/3 Person Relay, Pottstown PA, www.makebreak.com
2: Tour Tyler 5.3, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
8: Jingle Bell 5K, Newtown A, www.jbrbucks.kintera.org
8: Christmas City Classic 5M/5K, Bethlehem PA, www.lehighvalleyfca.org
9: Shiver by the River 10K/5K, Reading PA, www.pagodapacers.com
9: Covered Bridge 5K, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
15: Santa-run 5K-ish, Bethlehem PA, www.runlehighvalley.com
16: Jingle Bell 5.3, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
18: Kris Kringle 5M, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
23: Tyler Challenge 10K, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
January
1: Cham-pain 5K, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
6: Wild Card ?, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
13: Polar Bear 8M, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
13: Shiver by the River 10K/5K, Reading PA, www.pagodapacers.com
20: Ugly Mudder 7M Trail, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
20: Honest Abe 4.6M, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
27: Terrible Tyler 15K, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
February
3: Pick Your way 5.3M, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
3: Super Bowl 10K, Allentown PA www.lvrr.org
10: Eenie-Meanie-Miney-Moe Marathon, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
10:Shiver by the River 10K/5K, Reading PA, www.pagodapacers.com
17: Staggered start 4.6M, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
24: Chilly Cheeks 7.2M Trail, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
March
2: Rotary Run For Youth 10M/4M, Quakertown PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com, www.quakertownrotary.org
10: Shiver by the River 10K/5K, Reading PA, www.pagodapacers.com
Keep me posted on favorite races and your race results.
Bill
Thursday, September 27, 2012
New Member, 26.2, Great Adventures, Turning 100
New Member
Welcome to Hunter Needham. Hunter's mom Lisa has been a member for several years. Hunter tells us, "I was a high school athlete who needed something to do for exercise and competition. My mom is a runner and she convinced me to join her. So here I am". Not to mention, he's pretty good, as his Philly Half time attests.
Long Time
With the crisp temperatures comes the start of marathon season. While we had the early-season Via marathon at the start of the month, October and November are the times for most runs. The reality, however, is that it's harder to get into a marathon than it is to train. The combination of the growth of marathoning along with the need for limiting the field size means that you have to register six months in advance or more. I remember deciding to sign up for the 1978 Finger Lakes marathon about two months before the run. I did New York a few weeks later and was appalled by the enormous size of
the field at 10,000+. Now that's a medium sized half marathon.
Great Adventures
The next few weeks see some interesting adventures on the other side of the Rockies. This weekend Dana Wenzel is out at Lake Tahoe for the "Tahoe Triple" of three marathons on three consecutive days. This is Dana's second time accomplishing this feat.
Next weekent a whole crew heads out for an unofficial 47 mile jaunt. More details after they return.
Hitting The Century Mark
This post marks the 100th such item since Verizon decided that the e-mailed versions were spam. That these are still beibg read says more about your fortitude than my creativity.
Club Races
We take a short break during the daylight until the Ghouls & Fools nighttime adventure!
Oct 20: Ghouls & Fools 6.5M Nighttime Trail, Reading PA
Nov 10: Macoby Run Run 5M/5K, Green Lane PA
Nov 24: Habitat 5K, Quakertown PA
Nov 25: Dirty Bird 15K Trail, Birdsboro PA
Race ResultsCongratulations to Chris Garges for a top-100 finish in the Philly Half and a victory at the Heart to Heart 5K. Super PR for 7 year-old Brady Gallaghher at the Zombie 5K. Of course, it's easier to run fast when your dad is chasing you trying to eat your brains.
9/23/12
Alternative Half Marathon (119)
George Calaba - 1:42:07, 27th
Jerry Rossetti - !:46:50, 36th, AG1
Heart to Heart 5K (248)
Chris Garges - 16:28, 1st
Carl Goldschmidt - 18:1`7, 6th, AG1
Dean Dimmig - 19:05, 14th
Jordan Halteman - 22:10, 39th
Brian Serass - 22:41, 45th, AG1
Kelly Rickert - 25:34, 87th, AG3
Lois Johnston - 30:09, 167th, AG3
9/20/12
Third Thirsty Thursday (258)
John Guth - 24:05, 79th
9/16/12
Philadelphia Half Marathon (20,000 more or less)
Chris Garges - 1;16:23. 95th
Hunter Needham -1:19:40, 147th
Matt Coyle - 1:24:46, 286th
Jeremy Garges - 1:28:19, 401st
Paul Walsh - 1:30:54, 519th
Rob Gallagher - 1:31:24, 547th
Lauren Garges - 1:35:08, 764th
Kevin Beauparlant - 1:44:08,1,837th
Hilary Goodman - 1:44:47, 1,938th
Ann Krisher - 1:50:07, 2,931st
Kristen Hyde - 1:51:25, 3,233rd
Kristen Munoz - 1:55:11, 4,189th
Dave Gehman - 2:03:19, 6,418th
Robert Thomas - 2:05:28, 6,956th
Anna Thomas - 2:05:28, 6,957th
Mary Miller - 2:37:50, 12,889th
Lewis Munoz - 2:47:45, 13,608th
George Foedisch - 2:52:20, 13,850th
Buckman Tri (209)
Tom Jennings - 1:28:57, 47th, AG3
9/22/12
Parkinsons 5K (450+)
Jim Higgins - 26:43, 230th
9/15/12
Run For Heroes (49)
John Guth - 22:04, 12th
Catherine Boulay 5K (60)
Jessica Twardzik - 24:22, 8th, 2F
Halloween Haunt 5K (207)
Brady Gallagher - 28:47, 114th, PR
Rob Gallagher - 28:47, 115th
Operation Heroes 5K (40)
Ruth King - 26:43, 13th, AG1
Dublin Run For The Clock (66)
Dave Gehman - 24:02, 16th
Donna Brzezicki - 27:26, 30th, AG1
Race Calendar (Club Races in Bold)
September
29: Sloppy Cuckoo 13.1M/6.55M Trail, Philadelphia PA, www.uberendurancesports.com
29: Hootenany Hoedown 5K Trail w/Obstacles, Coatesville PA, www.runreg.com/3215
29: Bruiser Memorial 5K/1M, Allentown PA, www.thebruiser5k.org
29: Celtic Classic 5K/10K, Bethlehem PA, www.morningstarrotary.com
29: Tim Lambert Memorial 5K/10K, Easton PA, www.minsitrails.com/lambert5k
29: NAMI Awareness 5K, Bethlehem PA, www.namipalehighvalley.org
29: Taking Steps to End Abuse 5K, Blue Bell PA, www.wcmontco.org
29: H5K Charity 5K, Blue Bell PA, www.runh5k.com
30: Steeplechase Distance Run 25K/5K. Hillsborough NJ, www.oymp.net
30: Extreme U Can DU It! Sprint Duathlon, Hamburg PA, www.bluemountainwildliffe.com
30: Michael Wise 5K/0.5M Kids', reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
30: Wineglass Marathon, Bath NY, www..wineglassmarathon.com
30: NBTBA 5K/1M, Chalfont PA, www.prestezelcitysports.com
October
6: Lacing Up For Kids 5K/10K, Northampton PA, www.angel34.org
6: Steeple Chase 5K, Media PA, steeplechase5k@gmail.com
6: Douglas Twp. Community Day 5K, Boyertown PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
6: Got Guts 5K, Doylestown PA, http://onlineccf1.org/gotguts
6: UFFD Fitness Decathlon, Blue Bell PA, www.brynmawyrunning.com
6: I Can Run 5K/Family Walk, Collegeville PA, www.actsportsmanagement.com
6: Octoberfest 5K-ish bar Crawl, Bethlehem PA, www.runlehighvally.com
6: Camper Scamper 5K Trail, Horsham PA, www.collegesettlement.org
6: Strides For Scholarships 5K, Blue Bell PA, www.mc3.edu/5k-race
6: Step out Against Domestic Violence 5K, Allentown PA, johnt@turningpointlv.org
6: WMAN 5 Miler, Mt. Airy PA, https://wman.worldsecuresystems.com/blocktoberfest_registration.htm
6: Kids' Duathlon,(Grades 6-12), Center Valley PA, www.triabiathlon.com
6: Routes of Hope 5K/1M, Royersford PA, www.angel34.org
6: Knights of Columbus 5K, Newtown PA, www.kofchennessey.com
6: Old School Trail Run, 5M/1M, Philadelphia PA, www.brynmawrrunningco.com
7: Oaks Fire Co. 5K, Phoenixville PA, www.brynmawrrunningco.com
7: NB Mile For Autism 1M, Center Valley PA, www.aslehighvalley.org
7: Race For Sight 15K/5K Trail, Downingtown PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
7: Kyle Pagerly Memorial 5K, Reading PA, www.kylepagerly5k.com
7: Blues Cruise Trail 50K, Blue Marsh Lake PA, www.pagodapacers.com
7: Steamtown Marathon, Scranton PA, www.steamtownmarathon.com
7: Green Ribbon 5M Trail, Upper Gwynedd PA, www.wvwa.org
7: Grandview Hospital 5K, Perkasie PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
13: CeleGREAT Walks America Marathon, White Haven PA, www.ineedtogooutside.com
13: Lehigh Gap Trail 10K/2M, Slatington PA, www.lvrr.org
13: Women's 5K Classic, Allentown PA, www.womens5kclassic.org
13: Washington Borough 5K, Washington NJ. www.boro5k.com
13: Blueman Tri, Blue Marsh Lake Reading PA, www.trimaxendurancesports.com
13: Hotfoot 8.8M/8.8K, Ft. Washington PA, www.actsportsmanagement.com
13: MVA 5K, Norristown PA, www.active.com
13: Washington Borough 5K/1M, Washington NJ, www.boro5K.com
13: Mad Dash 5K, Ewing NJ, www.jerseyhopeforhearing.com
13: 5K to Empower, Doylestown PA, www.awomansplace.org
13: I Can Help 5K, North Wales PA, www.srol.org
14: A Beby's Breath 5K, Wayne PA, www.ababysbreath.org
14: Souderton 5 Miler, Souderton PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
14: Topton Terror 5K/1M, Mertztown PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
14: IAF Cup 5K, SKippack PA, ironandy@comcast.net
15: Race To The Rescue, Pottstown PA, estherscrown@gmail.com
19-21: Runners World Half Marathon & Festival Half/10K/5K, Bethlehem PA, www.runnersworld.com
20: Towpath Trot 6K/1M, Walnutport PA, janets63@gmail.com
20: Urban Dare 5K Challenge Race, Philadelphia PA, www.urbandare.com
20: Filthy Fun Mud Run & Little Filthy Kids' Fun Run, Philadelphia PA, www.filthyfunevents.com
20: Ghouls & Fools 6.5M Nighttime Trail, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
20: Crooked Billet 5K, Warminster PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
20: Manna on Main Street 5K/1M, Lansdale PA, www.mannaonmain.org
20-21: Atlantic City Marathon/Half Marathon/10K/5K, Atlantic City NJ, www.acmarathon.org
21: Laurel House 5K, North Wales PA, www.brynmawrruningco.com
21: Octorun 13K, Hatfield PA, www.actsportsmanagement.com
21: Running For Answers 5K, Philadelphia PA, www.runningforanswer.com
27: Stoudt's Classic 12K, Adamstown PA, www.lrrclub.org
27: Run Like Hell 5K, Allentown PA, www.runlehighvalley.com
27: Cemetery Ridge 5K, Palmyra PA, www.gravelhillumc.org
27: Trick or Treat 5K/1M, Coplay PA, www.trotatthetrail.com
27: Skeleton Skurry 5K, Hatboro PA, www.philaymca/run
27: ABT 10K Mud Run, Medford NJ, www.abfmudrun.com
27: Costume Crazy 5K/1M, Parkersburg PA, www.oneruntogether.org
28: FTS Fall Frolic 5K, Quakertown PA, jge1099@comcast.net
28: Fitzy's Run 5K, Reading PA, www.laurensfoundation.org
28: Evansburg Challenge 10M Trail, Collegeville PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
28: Octoberfest Half Marathon Trail, Philadelphia PA, www.uberendurancesports.com
November
3: Victory for Voices 5K/10K, Quakertown PA, www.actsportsmanagementt.com
3: MAG 5K Fall Flash, Wrightsville PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
3: KMF Race for Ovarian Cancer Half Marathon, Williamsport PA, www.kmfraceforovariancancer.com
4: D&L Marathon/Half Marathon, Easton PA, http://www.active.com/running/northampton-pa/delaware-and-lehigh-heritage-marathon-and-half-marathon-2012
4: Princeton Half Marathon, Princeton NJ, www.princetonhalfmarathon.com
4: Dog Day 5K, Doylestown PA, www.dogday5k.org
4: Oley Valley Classic 10M/5K, Oley PA, www.pagodapacers.org
10: WHYY Y12K 12K, Philadelphia PA, www.whyy.org/12k
10: HTCC 5K, Bethlehem PA, www.hanovercommunitycenter.com
10: Trenton Half Marathon, Trenton NJ, www.trentonhalf.com
10: Macoby Run Run 5M/5K, Green Lane PA, http://www.active.com/running/green-lane-pa/macoby-run-5k-5-mile-and-1mile-kids-fun-run-2012
11: Media Mud Stain 5M/10M Trail, Media PA, www.trimaxendurancesports.com
11: Sprains & Strains 5K, Wyomissing PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
11: South Mountain 10M/5K, Bethlehem PA, www.lvrr.org
17-18: Philadelphia Marathon/Half/8K, Philadelphia PA, www.philadelphiamarathon.com
18: Emmaus Fall Classic 3.5M, Emmaus PA, www.runlehighvalley.com
22: Pumpkin Pie 5K, Nazareth PA, www.nazarethymca.org
22: Run For The Diamonds 9M, Berwick PA, www.runfordiamonds.com
24: Habitat 5K, Quakertown PA, www.quakertownrotary.org
25: Dirty Bird 15K Trail, Birdsboro PA, www.prestzelcitysports.com
28: Lights in the Parkway 5K, Allentown PA, www.runlehighvcalley.com
December
1: Jingle Bell 5K, Bethlehem PA, www.jbrlv.kintera.org
8: Jingle Bell 5K, Newtown A, www.jbrbucks.kintera.org
18: Kris Kringle 5M, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
Keep me posted on favorite races and your race results.
Bill
Welcome to Hunter Needham. Hunter's mom Lisa has been a member for several years. Hunter tells us, "I was a high school athlete who needed something to do for exercise and competition. My mom is a runner and she convinced me to join her. So here I am". Not to mention, he's pretty good, as his Philly Half time attests.
Long Time
With the crisp temperatures comes the start of marathon season. While we had the early-season Via marathon at the start of the month, October and November are the times for most runs. The reality, however, is that it's harder to get into a marathon than it is to train. The combination of the growth of marathoning along with the need for limiting the field size means that you have to register six months in advance or more. I remember deciding to sign up for the 1978 Finger Lakes marathon about two months before the run. I did New York a few weeks later and was appalled by the enormous size of
the field at 10,000+. Now that's a medium sized half marathon.
Great Adventures
The next few weeks see some interesting adventures on the other side of the Rockies. This weekend Dana Wenzel is out at Lake Tahoe for the "Tahoe Triple" of three marathons on three consecutive days. This is Dana's second time accomplishing this feat.
Next weekent a whole crew heads out for an unofficial 47 mile jaunt. More details after they return.
Hitting The Century Mark
This post marks the 100th such item since Verizon decided that the e-mailed versions were spam. That these are still beibg read says more about your fortitude than my creativity.
Club Races
We take a short break during the daylight until the Ghouls & Fools nighttime adventure!
Oct 20: Ghouls & Fools 6.5M Nighttime Trail, Reading PA
Nov 10: Macoby Run Run 5M/5K, Green Lane PA
Nov 24: Habitat 5K, Quakertown PA
Nov 25: Dirty Bird 15K Trail, Birdsboro PA
Race ResultsCongratulations to Chris Garges for a top-100 finish in the Philly Half and a victory at the Heart to Heart 5K. Super PR for 7 year-old Brady Gallaghher at the Zombie 5K. Of course, it's easier to run fast when your dad is chasing you trying to eat your brains.
9/23/12
Alternative Half Marathon (119)
George Calaba - 1:42:07, 27th
Jerry Rossetti - !:46:50, 36th, AG1
Heart to Heart 5K (248)
Chris Garges - 16:28, 1st
Carl Goldschmidt - 18:1`7, 6th, AG1
Dean Dimmig - 19:05, 14th
Jordan Halteman - 22:10, 39th
Brian Serass - 22:41, 45th, AG1
Kelly Rickert - 25:34, 87th, AG3
Lois Johnston - 30:09, 167th, AG3
9/20/12
Third Thirsty Thursday (258)
John Guth - 24:05, 79th
9/16/12
Philadelphia Half Marathon (20,000 more or less)
Chris Garges - 1;16:23. 95th
Hunter Needham -1:19:40, 147th
Matt Coyle - 1:24:46, 286th
Jeremy Garges - 1:28:19, 401st
Paul Walsh - 1:30:54, 519th
Rob Gallagher - 1:31:24, 547th
Lauren Garges - 1:35:08, 764th
Kevin Beauparlant - 1:44:08,1,837th
Hilary Goodman - 1:44:47, 1,938th
Ann Krisher - 1:50:07, 2,931st
Kristen Hyde - 1:51:25, 3,233rd
Kristen Munoz - 1:55:11, 4,189th
Dave Gehman - 2:03:19, 6,418th
Robert Thomas - 2:05:28, 6,956th
Anna Thomas - 2:05:28, 6,957th
Mary Miller - 2:37:50, 12,889th
Lewis Munoz - 2:47:45, 13,608th
George Foedisch - 2:52:20, 13,850th
Buckman Tri (209)
Tom Jennings - 1:28:57, 47th, AG3
9/22/12
Parkinsons 5K (450+)
Jim Higgins - 26:43, 230th
9/15/12
Run For Heroes (49)
John Guth - 22:04, 12th
Catherine Boulay 5K (60)
Jessica Twardzik - 24:22, 8th, 2F
Halloween Haunt 5K (207)
Brady Gallagher - 28:47, 114th, PR
Rob Gallagher - 28:47, 115th
Operation Heroes 5K (40)
Ruth King - 26:43, 13th, AG1
Dublin Run For The Clock (66)
Dave Gehman - 24:02, 16th
Donna Brzezicki - 27:26, 30th, AG1
Race Calendar (Club Races in Bold)
September
29: Sloppy Cuckoo 13.1M/6.55M Trail, Philadelphia PA, www.uberendurancesports.com
29: Hootenany Hoedown 5K Trail w/Obstacles, Coatesville PA, www.runreg.com/3215
29: Bruiser Memorial 5K/1M, Allentown PA, www.thebruiser5k.org
29: Celtic Classic 5K/10K, Bethlehem PA, www.morningstarrotary.com
29: Tim Lambert Memorial 5K/10K, Easton PA, www.minsitrails.com/lambert5k
29: NAMI Awareness 5K, Bethlehem PA, www.namipalehighvalley.org
29: Taking Steps to End Abuse 5K, Blue Bell PA, www.wcmontco.org
29: H5K Charity 5K, Blue Bell PA, www.runh5k.com
30: Steeplechase Distance Run 25K/5K. Hillsborough NJ, www.oymp.net
30: Extreme U Can DU It! Sprint Duathlon, Hamburg PA, www.bluemountainwildliffe.com
30: Michael Wise 5K/0.5M Kids', reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
30: Wineglass Marathon, Bath NY, www..wineglassmarathon.com
30: NBTBA 5K/1M, Chalfont PA, www.prestezelcitysports.com
October
6: Lacing Up For Kids 5K/10K, Northampton PA, www.angel34.org
6: Steeple Chase 5K, Media PA, steeplechase5k@gmail.com
6: Douglas Twp. Community Day 5K, Boyertown PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
6: Got Guts 5K, Doylestown PA, http://onlineccf1.org/gotguts
6: UFFD Fitness Decathlon, Blue Bell PA, www.brynmawyrunning.com
6: I Can Run 5K/Family Walk, Collegeville PA, www.actsportsmanagement.com
6: Octoberfest 5K-ish bar Crawl, Bethlehem PA, www.runlehighvally.com
6: Camper Scamper 5K Trail, Horsham PA, www.collegesettlement.org
6: Strides For Scholarships 5K, Blue Bell PA, www.mc3.edu/5k-race
6: Step out Against Domestic Violence 5K, Allentown PA, johnt@turningpointlv.org
6: WMAN 5 Miler, Mt. Airy PA, https://wman.worldsecuresystems.com/blocktoberfest_registration.htm
6: Kids' Duathlon,(Grades 6-12), Center Valley PA, www.triabiathlon.com
6: Routes of Hope 5K/1M, Royersford PA, www.angel34.org
6: Knights of Columbus 5K, Newtown PA, www.kofchennessey.com
6: Old School Trail Run, 5M/1M, Philadelphia PA, www.brynmawrrunningco.com
7: Oaks Fire Co. 5K, Phoenixville PA, www.brynmawrrunningco.com
7: NB Mile For Autism 1M, Center Valley PA, www.aslehighvalley.org
7: Race For Sight 15K/5K Trail, Downingtown PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
7: Kyle Pagerly Memorial 5K, Reading PA, www.kylepagerly5k.com
7: Blues Cruise Trail 50K, Blue Marsh Lake PA, www.pagodapacers.com
7: Steamtown Marathon, Scranton PA, www.steamtownmarathon.com
7: Green Ribbon 5M Trail, Upper Gwynedd PA, www.wvwa.org
7: Grandview Hospital 5K, Perkasie PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
13: CeleGREAT Walks America Marathon, White Haven PA, www.ineedtogooutside.com
13: Lehigh Gap Trail 10K/2M, Slatington PA, www.lvrr.org
13: Women's 5K Classic, Allentown PA, www.womens5kclassic.org
13: Washington Borough 5K, Washington NJ. www.boro5k.com
13: Blueman Tri, Blue Marsh Lake Reading PA, www.trimaxendurancesports.com
13: Hotfoot 8.8M/8.8K, Ft. Washington PA, www.actsportsmanagement.com
13: MVA 5K, Norristown PA, www.active.com
13: Washington Borough 5K/1M, Washington NJ, www.boro5K.com
13: Mad Dash 5K, Ewing NJ, www.jerseyhopeforhearing.com
13: 5K to Empower, Doylestown PA, www.awomansplace.org
13: I Can Help 5K, North Wales PA, www.srol.org
14: A Beby's Breath 5K, Wayne PA, www.ababysbreath.org
14: Souderton 5 Miler, Souderton PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
14: Topton Terror 5K/1M, Mertztown PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
14: IAF Cup 5K, SKippack PA, ironandy@comcast.net
15: Race To The Rescue, Pottstown PA, estherscrown@gmail.com
19-21: Runners World Half Marathon & Festival Half/10K/5K, Bethlehem PA, www.runnersworld.com
20: Towpath Trot 6K/1M, Walnutport PA, janets63@gmail.com
20: Urban Dare 5K Challenge Race, Philadelphia PA, www.urbandare.com
20: Filthy Fun Mud Run & Little Filthy Kids' Fun Run, Philadelphia PA, www.filthyfunevents.com
20: Ghouls & Fools 6.5M Nighttime Trail, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
20: Crooked Billet 5K, Warminster PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
20: Manna on Main Street 5K/1M, Lansdale PA, www.mannaonmain.org
20-21: Atlantic City Marathon/Half Marathon/10K/5K, Atlantic City NJ, www.acmarathon.org
21: Laurel House 5K, North Wales PA, www.brynmawrruningco.com
21: Octorun 13K, Hatfield PA, www.actsportsmanagement.com
21: Running For Answers 5K, Philadelphia PA, www.runningforanswer.com
27: Stoudt's Classic 12K, Adamstown PA, www.lrrclub.org
27: Run Like Hell 5K, Allentown PA, www.runlehighvalley.com
27: Cemetery Ridge 5K, Palmyra PA, www.gravelhillumc.org
27: Trick or Treat 5K/1M, Coplay PA, www.trotatthetrail.com
27: Skeleton Skurry 5K, Hatboro PA, www.philaymca/run
27: ABT 10K Mud Run, Medford NJ, www.abfmudrun.com
27: Costume Crazy 5K/1M, Parkersburg PA, www.oneruntogether.org
28: FTS Fall Frolic 5K, Quakertown PA, jge1099@comcast.net
28: Fitzy's Run 5K, Reading PA, www.laurensfoundation.org
28: Evansburg Challenge 10M Trail, Collegeville PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
28: Octoberfest Half Marathon Trail, Philadelphia PA, www.uberendurancesports.com
November
3: Victory for Voices 5K/10K, Quakertown PA, www.actsportsmanagementt.com
3: MAG 5K Fall Flash, Wrightsville PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
3: KMF Race for Ovarian Cancer Half Marathon, Williamsport PA, www.kmfraceforovariancancer.com
4: D&L Marathon/Half Marathon, Easton PA, http://www.active.com/running/northampton-pa/delaware-and-lehigh-heritage-marathon-and-half-marathon-2012
4: Princeton Half Marathon, Princeton NJ, www.princetonhalfmarathon.com
4: Dog Day 5K, Doylestown PA, www.dogday5k.org
4: Oley Valley Classic 10M/5K, Oley PA, www.pagodapacers.org
10: WHYY Y12K 12K, Philadelphia PA, www.whyy.org/12k
10: HTCC 5K, Bethlehem PA, www.hanovercommunitycenter.com
10: Trenton Half Marathon, Trenton NJ, www.trentonhalf.com
10: Macoby Run Run 5M/5K, Green Lane PA, http://www.active.com/running/green-lane-pa/macoby-run-5k-5-mile-and-1mile-kids-fun-run-2012
11: Media Mud Stain 5M/10M Trail, Media PA, www.trimaxendurancesports.com
11: Sprains & Strains 5K, Wyomissing PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
11: South Mountain 10M/5K, Bethlehem PA, www.lvrr.org
17-18: Philadelphia Marathon/Half/8K, Philadelphia PA, www.philadelphiamarathon.com
18: Emmaus Fall Classic 3.5M, Emmaus PA, www.runlehighvalley.com
22: Pumpkin Pie 5K, Nazareth PA, www.nazarethymca.org
22: Run For The Diamonds 9M, Berwick PA, www.runfordiamonds.com
24: Habitat 5K, Quakertown PA, www.quakertownrotary.org
25: Dirty Bird 15K Trail, Birdsboro PA, www.prestzelcitysports.com
28: Lights in the Parkway 5K, Allentown PA, www.runlehighvcalley.com
December
1: Jingle Bell 5K, Bethlehem PA, www.jbrlv.kintera.org
8: Jingle Bell 5K, Newtown A, www.jbrbucks.kintera.org
18: Kris Kringle 5M, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
Keep me posted on favorite races and your race results.
Bill
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