Friday, May 25, 2012

The Caballo Blanco Story, Blame the Ancestor, Going Super


Caballo Blance
A fine article about Michael Hickman aka Micah True aka Caballo Blanco, his life, sudden fame in Chris McDougal's Born to Run book and sudden death while running on a remote trail in New Mexico.  http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/21/sports/caballo-blancos-last-run-the-micah-true-story.html?pagewanted=1&ref=sports

Reaching Back on Pronation
As reported in Science magazine, Jeremy DeSilva of Boston University presented a paper at the recent meeting of the American Association of Physical Anthropologists.  In it, he reported on his study of two partial skeletons of the early hominid Australopithicus sediba showed that the species pronated while walking upright by landing on its narrow heel and shifting its weight to the inside of its sole.  While not considered a human ancestor, the results show that bad running form goes way back in our evolutionary history.  So the next time somebody tells you that you overpronate, blame Au. sediba for your shortcomings.

Who Is Super?
There was a run on the Guiness book at the Morris Township Half where 1,600 plus runners dressed as superheros to break the record for the most costumed superheros in any event.  A somewhat arcane record and there was indication of whether the winner was dressed as The Flash.  If so, he would have won in 3 seconds!  http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2012/05/morris_township_half_marathon.html
 
Club Races    
Nice town 5K in Coopersburg to help you celebrate the start of summer.

May 26: Coopersburg 5K, Coopersburg PA
Jun 9: Main Street Mile 1M/Kids Run, Perkasie PA
Jun 22:  Third Thirsty Thursday, Reading PA
Jun 23: Bouncing Buns 7K Clothing Optional Trail, Palmerton PA
Jun 24: Deena Andrus Memorial  Run for the Ages Age Graded Trail 10K, Nolde Forest, Reading PA
Jul 8: Double Trouble 30K/15K Trail, French Creek State Park, PA
Jul 15: Quadzilla 15K Trail, Schnecksville PA
Jul 19: Third Thirsty Thursday, Reading PA
Aug 12: Half-Wit Half Marathon, Reading PA
Aug 19: Third Thirsty Thursday, Reading PA
Sep 2: Labor Pain 12 Hr Endurance, Reading PA
Sep 20: Third Thirsty Thursday, Reading PA

Race Results
Another heavy race week with the longer races being favored.  Many braved the warmer temperatures at the Dirty German and Pocono to go the extra mile, 26.2 or 50.  kudos to Carolyn Brzezicki on her first marathon and to Colleen Smith on her first 5K.  Welcome back north to Sue parker who joined long-time peeps Dawn Lowe, Cindy Field and Mary Pacell to make up two relay teams (Gracies and Gracies Too) .  Heidi and Nolan Pernia ran very well as A Mother  & Son!

5/20/12
Dirty German 50M (47)
Jack Heely - 10:16:11, 26th
Debi Golbreski - 10:56:54, 40th, AG1

Dirty German 50K (118)
Dana Wentzel - 5:11:25, 28th, AG2
Bob Bodkin - 6:09:36, 61st

Dirty German 25K (174)
Tom Jennings - 2:29:06, 57th, AG2

Pocono Marathon (949)
Chris Garges - 3:14:36, 2nd
Rob Gallagher - 3:42:24, 25th
Tara snider - 3:45:00, 303rd
Carolyn Brzezicki - 3:45:56, 310th
Jeremy Garges - 3:53:34, 381st
Neil Policelli - 3:5:4, 436th
Udon Beidler - 3:59:55, 46th, AG1
John Guth - 4:39:14, 771st
Charles West - 4:40:35, 778th
Michelle Garges - 4:53:39, 844th

Pocono 2-Person Relay (111)
Mother  Son - 3:19:54, 14th
Gracies Too - 4:2:30, 79th
Gracies - 4:39:11, 89th

Trumbaursville Fire Company 5K (57)
Michael Womelsdorf - 20:01, 2nd, AG1
Kyle Smith - 22:29, 7th, AG2
Tom Jorgensen - 24:37, 18th, AG2
Jenn Bishop - 26:15, 26th
Chad Bishop - 28:19, 33rd
Doreen Smith - 32:69, 45th, AG1
Lauren Jorgensen - 33:14, 46th, AG3

HDSA 5K (177)
David Koenig - 28:41, 78th, AG2

5/19/12
Dark & Dirty Night Trail (338)
Brian Hemingway - 1:27:24, 183rd
Kim Hemingway - 1:28:56, 202nd

United Friends 10K (60)
Ann Krisher - 48:17, 14th, 3F
Ruth King - 52:20, 24th, AG1
David Rogers - 59:16, 40th, AG1
Christine Torchia - 65:01, 52nd, AG1

Colby Umbrel 5K (163)
Robert Kovar - 24:29, 37th
Beverly Kern - 30:09, 103rd

Perkasie Springfest (88)
Haley Needham - 35:48, 76th
Lisa Needham - 35:50, 77th

Sesame Place 5K (607)
Kevin Beauparlant - 21:28, 32nd

Berwymn Victory 5K (191)
Mike Padilla - 16:39, 5th, AG1

5/17/12
Third Thirsty Thursday (326)
John Guth, 23:53, 93rd

Race Calendar (Club Races in Bold)
 May
22: Tuesday in the Park 5K, Pottstown PA, www.runreg.com
26: Run For Their Lives 5K, Souderton PA,  http://www.gcchurch.org/index.php?pID=229
26: Mayfair 5K, Bethlehem PA, http://www.runlehighvalley.com/races/mayfair-5k/
26: Doylestown 5K, Doylestown PA, www.bucks5kseries.com
26: ODDyssey Half Marathon, Philadelphia PA, www.oddysseyhalfmarathon.com
26: River Run 5K,Wrightsville PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
26: Coopersburag 5K, Coopersburg PA, www.coopersburg.org
26: Mayfair 5K,  Allentown PA, www.runlehighvalley.com
27: Teal Ribbon 5K, philadelphia PA, www.teallife.org
27: Charlie Horse Trail Half Marathon, Plowville PA, www.pagodapacers.com
28: Pottsville Mile, Pottsville PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
28:  Tortoise & Hare 5K, Wind Gap PA, www.tortoiseharerace.org

June
1: Jeremy's Jedi 5K, Malvern PA, www.jeremysjedi.org
2: Extreme Mud Dash trail 5K, Hamburg PA, www.bluemountainwildlife.com
2: Pocono Xterra Series 10K Trail, White Haven PA, www.wilkesbareeracing.com
2: Wissahickon Trail Classic 10K, Philadelphia PA, www.wissahickontrailclassic.org
2: Slate Belt YMCA 5K, Bangor PA,  http://www.slatebeltymca.org
2: Kugelball 5K, Lansdale PA, http://www.kugelball5k.com
2: Schuykill Haven 5K, Schuylkill Haven PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
2: Kreidersville Covered Bridge 10K/5K, Kreidersville PA, www.active.com
2: Scott Coffee Memorial 8K, Moorestown NJ, http://www.runningco.com
2: Zoostock Challenge 5K, Lansford PA, morank@ptd.net
3: Run the Gates 5M/1M, Levittown PA, www.runthegates.org
3: Black Bear Sprint/Olympic Tri, Lehighton PA, www.cgiracing.com
3: Panther Pounce 5K/1M, Pocono Pines PA, www.pantherpounce.webs.com
3: Gary W. Redner Memorial 5K, Wyomissing PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
6: LVRR Summer Series 5K, Allentown PA, www.lvrr.org
6: Mark McNelty Memorial 5K, Pleasantville PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
9: Hanover Township Women's Only 5K, Northampton PA, www.hanovercommunitycenter.com
9: Main Street Mile, 1M/Kids Run, Perkasie PA
9: Original Mud Run 10K, Newtown Square PA, www.mudrunmsphilly.com
9:  LVRR Kids' Running Series, Multiple Distances, Allentown PA,  http://lvrr.org/events/kids-series/
9: Kiwanis 5K, Maytown PA, kiwanis5k@gmail.com
9: Chalfont Challenge 5K, Chalfont PA, www.bucks5kseries.com
9: Pleasantville 6K, Pleasantville PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
9: Andrew Mein's Excellent Adventure 10K Trail, Wilmington DE, www.trailcreekoutfitters.com
9: Run/Walk/Bark 4 Dreams 5K,  Newtown PA, www.sunshinefoundation.org
10: Hoods in the Woods 5K & Party, Downingtown PA, www.runtheday.com
10: Oy Vey 5K/1M, Norristown PA, www.bit.ly/oyvey5kregistration
10: I Run For  Food 5K, Tyler State Park, Newtown PA, www.Shiraminow.org
12: Trottin Tims Tuesday Evening 5K, Birdsboro PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
16: Wilkes Barre Mtn. Xduro Trail Half Marathon, Wilkes Barre PA, www.wilkesbarreracing.com
16: 1/2 Sauer 1/2 Kraut Marathon/Half Marathon, Philadelphia PA,  www.uberendurancesports.com
16: PA Warrior Du and Tri, Grantville PA, www.trimaxendurancesports.com
16: Wilson Area Education Foundation 5K/1M, Easton PA,  dwagner@wilsonareasd.org
16: Run for Kacey 5K, Pottstown PA, http//kaceyrose.org
16: Roll & Stroll 40M/62M Bike, Souderton PA, www.indcreek.org
17: Smith's Challenge 10K Trail men Only, Lancaster PA , www.pretzelcitysports.com
17: HPHA 5K, Horsham PA, www.clubwebsystems2.com
17: Fit Family 5K/10K, Hamburg PA  http://www.awhn.org
21: Third Thirsty Thursday, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
22-24: Philadelphia Triathlon, Philadelphia PA, www.phillytri.com 
23:  LVRR Kids' Running Series, Multiple Distances, Allentown PA,  http://lvrr.org/events/kids-series/
23: Race for Rylie5K, Quakertown PA, http://raceforrylie.myevent.com
23: Filthy Fun %un 5K/Little Filthy Kids' Mud Run, Elysburg PA, www.filthyfunevents.com
23: Sandy Sellers Copley Memorial 5K, Schwenksville PA, www.sandyswisk.org
23: Bouncing Buns Clothing Optional 7K Trail, Palmerton PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
24: Deena Andrus Memorial Run for the Ages Age Graded 10K, Nolde Forest, Reading PA, www./pagodapacers.com
26: Tuesday in the Park 5K, Pottstown PA, www.runrewg.com
30: Independence 10K/5K. Medford NJ, www.striderindependenceraces.com
30: Elverson Day 5K/1M, Elverson PA, http://oneruntogether.org/races/
30: Gouldsboro SP 8K, Gouldsboro PA, www.wilkesbareeracing.com

July
3: Swarthmore Lions Independence 8K/2.5M Walk, Swarthmore PA,  www.runtheday.com
4: Revolutionary run 10K/5K, Washington Crossing PA, www.umbarevrun.com
7: Run For Sight 5K, Southampton PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
7:  LVRR Kids' Running Series, Multiple Distances, Allentown PA,  http://lvrr.org/events/kids-series/
8: Double Trouble 30K/15K Trail, French Creek State Park, PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
10: Trottin Tims Tuesday Evening 5K, Birdsboro PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
10: Rustic Rage Off Road Duathlon,  Birdsboro PA, www.makebreak.com
11: Moyer 5K, Souderton PA,  http://www.emoyer.com
11: LVRR Summer Series 5K, Allentown PA, www.lvrr.org
14: Run Big or run Home, Doylestown PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
14: Reigning Fire 5K, m\t. Joy PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
14: Jingle in July, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
15: Quadzilla 15K Trail, Schnecksville PA, www.quadzilla15k.com
15: Jog 'N Hog 4M, Yardley PA, www.jognhog.com
15: Merrell Down & Dirty Mud Run 5K/10K, Philadelphia PA, www.downanddirtymudrun.com
19: Third Thirsty Thursday 5K, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
21: LVRR Kids' Running Series, Multiple Distances, Allentown PA,  http://lvrr.org/events/kids-series/
21: Running of the Bears 5K/1M, Boyertown PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
21: Chasin for Chalfin 10K Trail, Coatesville PA, www.chasinforchalfin.com
21: Bald Bear Tri, Macungie PA, www.trimaxendurancesports.com
22: Dirty Grizzly Off-Road Tri, Macungie PA, www.trimaxendurancesports.com
22: Run For Taylor 5K, Hamburg PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
22: Sportsfest 5K/2M Kids', Allentown PA, www.runlehighvalley.com
24: Tuesday in the Park 5K, Pottstown  PA, www.runreg.com
25: Peddlar's Village 5K, Lahaska PA, www,active.com
29: Extreme Dutch Country 15M Bike Race, Hamburg PA, www.bluemountainwildlife.com
29: Marsh Creek Raptor Run 5M/10M Trail, Downingtown PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com

August
1 LVRR Summer Series 5K, Allentown PA, www.lvrr.org
4: LVRR Kids' Running Series, Multiple Distances, Allentown PA,  http://lvrr.org/events/kids-series/
4: Blue Eagle 5K, Nazareth PA,  http://nazarethtrackandcrosscountry.com
4: River to Sea 7 Person 92M Relay, Milford NJ to Manesquan NJ, www.oymp.net
5: Grings Mill 10K/5K, Reading PA, www.pagodapacers.com
11: Moon Shine Clothing Optional 5K, Palmerton PA, http://www.nudist5k.com
Hero Rush 5K, Albrightsville PA, http://www.herorush.com
11: 7 Miles at 7PM, Allentown PA, www.runlehighvalley.com
12: Half-Wit Trail Half Marathon, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
12: Steelman Sprint/Olympic Tri, Quakertown PA, http://www.steelmantriathlon.com
14: Trottin Tims Tuesday Evening 5K, Birdsboro PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
15: Splash & Dash 5K, Hatfield PA, www.actsportsmanagement.com
16: Third Thirsty Thursday 5K, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
18: Palmer 5K/1M Walk, Easton PA, www.palmer5k.com
18: On The rocks 30K/15K/10K Trail, York PA, www.ontherockstrailrun.webs.org
18: Joe McGinnis Scholarship 5K, Newtown PA, http://bucksaohdiv2.com/
19:  Run 4 Sam 4M/10K/2M Walk, Reading PA, run4sam@comcast.com
19: Run Wild at the Zoo 5K/10K, Schnecksville PA
21: Tuesday in the Park 5K, Pottstown PA, www.runreg.com
24: Run with the Dolphins, Broomall PA, www.runtheday.com
26: Perk Up Half Marathon, Pennsburg PA, www.perkuphalfmarathon.com
26: Keystone State Tri, Lewisberry PA, www.trimaxendurancesports.com

September
2: Labor Pain 12 Hr Endurance Run, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
7: Bird in Hand 5K, Bird in Hand PA, www.bihhalf.com
8: Bird in Hand Half Marathon, Bird in Hand PA, www.bihhalf.com
8: Mayor's Run For The Clock, Dublin PA, www.dublinborough.com
8: Susquehanna Super Hike 28.4M Trail Run/Hike, York PA, www.kta-hike.com
8/9: Hardcore 6.5M Mudd Run, State College PA, www.hardcoremuddrun.com
9: Via Marathon/Relay/half marathon, Allentown PA, www.vianet.org
12: Trottin Tims Tuesday Evening 5K, Birdsboro PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
15: Race or the Rescue, Pottstown PA, www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=2024487
16: Philly Half Marathon, Philadelphia PA, www.runrockroll.competitor.com/philadelphia
20: Third Thirsty Thursday, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
29: Celtic Classic 5K/10K, Bethlehem PA, www.morningstarrotary.com
29: Tim Lambert Memorial 5K/10K, Easton PA, www.minsitrails.com/lambert5k
30: Extreme U Can DU It! Sprint Duathlon, Hamburg PA, www.bluemountainwildliffe.com

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

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