Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Shafted, Amazing Albert, Too Little Too late, Getting Cool

Screwed Again
Once again, another big race goes corporate at the expense of the non-elite runner who ultimately pays for the event.  This time it's the New York Marathon which is dropping the bag drop where runners can have their bags brought from the start to the finish.  Instead of an on-line petition to bring it back, it would be better for runners to stop acting like sheep and signing up for these races no matter how badly they're treated.  It may be a fantasy of mine but I can't think of a happier outcome than to have one of these big races like Boston, New York or any Rock And Roll race not sell out and struggle for entrants because the average runner has gotten fed up with being treated like dirt.

Amazing Albert
Anyone who has participated in races out towards Reading has seen the amazing Albert Booth in action.  At age 92, Albert has an age group all to himself and still runs respectable time, most recently 51:44 for the Run 4 Sam 4 miler.  It was a touching ceremony at the 2009 Oley Valley 5K when the Pagoda Pacers club awarded Albert a lifetime pass to all of their club races for his 90th birthday.

A Bit Too Late
Here are three recent articles telling us about exercising in hot humid conditions and offering insights about running on the beach.  I'm not sure why these did not appear in May or June when they may have helped up prepare for summer.  now we all have to remember these for at least nine months.  I don't know about the rest, but now that I'm over 55, I have trouble remembering things for nine minutes, let along nine months.  With respect to the article about running in sand, I feel like I've been running in quicksand for the last several years even when I'm on the road.

http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/08/17/the-challenges-of-beach-running/?emc=eta1
http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/08/15/strategies-for-hot-weather-exercise/?emc=eta1
http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/08/20/how-to-make-the-dog-days-your-training-partner/?emc=eta1

Cooling Off
After a brutal summer, it's nice to have cooler temperatures and lower humidity.  My expectation is that everyone will be much faster over the next two months as you build on your summer training.  Of course, I don't have to put up so I should shut up. It won't be long before it's below freezing and sleeting and we find out who isn't a weather weenie.

Club Races    
A trail double header, one significantly less painful than the other followed by one of my favorite trail runs in Birdsboro on the 9th.  Finishing the Hit the Hay with a stream crossing so that you're cleaned up at the end is a nice touch.

Sep 2: Labor Pain 12 Hr Endurance, Reading PA
Sep 3: Saucon Valley Rail Trail 10K, Center Valley PA
Sep 9: Hit the Hay 13K Trail, Birdsboro PA
Sep 20: Third Thirsty Thursday, Reading PA
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 Results
Every description of the Perk Half Marathon was "oh my God how many freakin' hills are on this course" which says it all.

8/26/12
Perk Up Half Marathon (436)
Chris Garges - 1:25:11, 2nd, AG1
Matt Coyle - 1:29:14, 8th, AG3
Rob Gallagher - 1:35:35, 14th, AG1
Jack Heely - 1:44:22, 46th
Lisa Brunner - 1:51:51, 89th, AG2
D Hettrick - 1:54:54, 106th, AG1
Kent Prizer - 2:04:13, 168th
Marc Dakuginow - 2:04:26, 177th
Debi Golbreski - 2:04:58, 179th
Michelle Garges - 2:05:39, 181st
Jeremy Garges - 2;05:40, 182nd
Jenn Bishop - 2:26:19, 266th
Anna Thomas - 2:17:13, 273rd
Steve Steklenski - 2:23:50, 303rd
Wendy Gunkel - 2:26:03, 311th
Jean Artim - 2:27:00, 320th
BJ Prizer - 2:31:55, 348th, AG3

8/25/12
Truskey 10K
John Guth - 57:02, AG2

George Yasso 5K (95)
Michael Womelsdorf - 19:49, 5th, AG2
Udon Beidler - 25:47, 42nd, AG1
Don Kuntzman - 27:11, 53rd

Horsham Relay For Life 5K (230)
Warren Taylor - 22:51, 30th, AG1
Ruth King - 25:59, 69th, AG2

8/19/12
Timberman Half Ironman
Jonathan Kovar - 5:39:24, 474th
Robert Kovar -  6:13:43, 847th

Run Wild At The Zoo 10K (184)
Kristen Munoz - 57:06, 76th

Run 4 Sam 10K (80)
Neil Policelli - 46:18, 23rd, AG1

Radnor Red 5K Steeplechase (566)
Nolan Pernia - 24:41, 55th
Heidi Pernia - 26:27, 90th
Cesar Pernia - 29:50, 162nd

8/18/12
Washington Crossing 15K (113)
Jerry Rossetti - 1:15:59, 27th, AG1

Ivyland 5K (389)
Hunter Needham  -17:22, 6th, AG2
Lou Coppens - 25:47, 200th, AG3
Donna Brzezicki - 26:34, 233rd, AG2
Regina Schneider - 27:53, 255th

Palmer 5K (186)
Steve Foster - 20:07, 20th, AG3
Udon Beidler - 25:57, 76th, AG1

8/15/12
Hatfield Splash & Dash (401)
Lisa Leming - 29:29, 212th
Patrick Leming - 29:29, 213th
Diane Good - 30:00, 225th, AG3
Brady Gallagher - 31:04, 246th
Rob Gallagher - 31:04, 247th

Race Calendar (Club Races in Bold)
September
2: Labor Pain 12 Hr Endurance Run, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
3: Saucon Valley Rail Trail 10K, Center Valley PA, www.hcmfoundation.org
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: Yes I Can 5K, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
8: Mayor's Run For The Clock, Dublin PA, www.dublinborough.com
8: 5K For Veterans' Memorial, Orwigsburg PA, www.prestelcitysports.com
8: Quad XC Open 5K, Philadelphia PA, www.brynmawrracing.com
8: HCA 5K, Drexel Hill PA, www.runtheday.com
8: Sol Lipton Half Marathon/5K  Pottsville PA, www.active.com
8: Doggie Dash 2M, Shillington PA, www.makebreak.com
8: Susquehanna Super Hike 28.4M Trail Run/Hike, York PA, www.kta-hike.com
8/9: Hardcore 6.5M Mud Run, State College PA, www.hardcoremuddrun.com
8/9: Tristate Spartan Sprint mud Run, Vernon NJ, www.spartanrace.com
9: Hit the Hay 13K Trail, Birdsboro PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
9: It's Finally Done 5K, North Wales PA, http://www.montgomerytwp.org/egov/docs/1336404133547.htm
9: Via Marathon/Relay/Half Marathon, Allentown PA, www.vianet.org
9: Harrisburg Half Marathon & Relay, Harrisburg PA, www.harrisburgymcaraces.com
11: Trottin' Tim's Tuesday Evening 5K, Birdsboro PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
12: LVRR Mixed Couple 10K Relay, Allentown PA,  www.lvrr.org
15: Race or the Rescue, Pottstown PA, www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=2024487
15: Catherine Boulay Foundation 5K, Allentown PA, http://www.catherineboulayfoundation.org/cwo/Home
15: Freedon Walk & Run 5K, Horsham PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
15: Halloween Haunt Zombie 5K, Allentown PA (Dorney Park), www.runlehighvalley.com
16: Cushion Peak 5K/10K Trail, Wenersville PA, www.smymca.org
16: IRun Pigs 5K, Allentown PA, http://www.milb.com/documents/2012/07/12/34857882/1/Registration-2.pdf
16: Philly Half Marathon, Philadelphia PA, www.runrockroll.competitor.com/philadelphia
20: Third Thirsty Thursday, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
22: St. Ignatius 5K, Yardley PA, pbm@stignatiousyardley.org
22: Salem Shuffle 5K, Orwigsburg PA, 5k@salemum.com
22: Zombie Mud Run 5K, Reading PA, www.thezombiemudrun.com
22: Will Run for Food 15K/4M Trail, Belfast PA, jnatasinjr@juno.com
23: HITS Open/sprint/Olympic/Half-Iron/Iron Tri, Coopersburg NY, http://www.hitstriathlonseries.com/
29: Sloppy Cuckoo 13.1M/6.55M Trail, Philadelphia PA, www.uberendurancesports.com
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
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: 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: 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 Matathoin, Scranton PA, www.steamtownmarathon.com
13: CeleGREAT Walks America Marathon, White Haven PA, www.ineedtogooutside.com
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
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
21: Laurel House 5K, North Wales PA, www.brynmawrruningco.com
21: Octorun 13K, Hatfield PA, www.actsportsmanagement.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: 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

Thursday, August 16, 2012

Going Biweekly, Take the Challenge, Missed It


Program Change
Time to rethink this blog and switch to fortnightly rather than weekly.  It's getting increasingly difficult to carve out time to do a semi-adequate job on this newsletter so it's time to back off and let things flow for a while.   Things should change once the weather gets less amenable to being outside in the evening.

RW Challenge
This from Runners World.  I have the registration info if anyone is interested:

"Runners World is excited to announce our inaugural half marathon, which takes place in Bethlehem on Sunday, October 21 (www.rwhalf.com).  We are thrilled to welcome runners from across the country and around the world to this first class event.  Of course, were especially excited to get our local Running Clubs involved too.  This race would not be complete without them!  So, in an effort to get even more running clubs involved, we have created a Running Club Challenge where individuals can register as a team and compete against other local teams. 

I am writing to you to personally extend an invitation for Bux-Mont Running Club to start a team and encourage all members to be a part of the fun and incredible accomplishment of training for and completing a half marathon, 5K or 10K.  This is a great way to build camaraderie and team spirit among your runners, and is also the very first opportunity to run with Runners World editors in their own backyard!"

So-lympics
The London festivities are done and I have to admit that I didn't see a minute of it other than some water polo in the distance which waiting in the bat at the Oakland Airport the other week.  I'm not a fan of  watching others run or bike or of watching events once every four years.  I'll watch the hockey at the winter games but that's about it.  It does make this blog a bit harder not being able to comment on any of the events but so be it.

Club Races    
Go ape, bison, moose or elk at the Run Wild in the Zoo 5K/10K on the 26th

Aug 19: Run Wild at the Zoo 5K/10K, Schnecksville PA
Sep 2: Labor Pain 12 Hr Endurance, Reading PA
Sep 3: Saucon Valley Rail Trail 10K, Center Valley PA
Sep 9: Hit the Hay 13K Trail, Birdsboro PA
Sep 20: Third Thirsty Thursday, Reading PA
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 Results
Sunday was very busy as many eschewed watching the Olympics to participate in sporting events, a much better choice than spectating.

8/12/12
Steelman Olympic Tri (346)
Chris Garges - 2:12:04, 4th, AG1
Zach Smith - 2:12:22, 5th, AG1
Nancy Smith - 2:20:11, 15th, 3F
Robert Kovar - 2:55:10, 207th
Jim Rizol - 2:57:26, 225th
Katie Bolton - 3:08:20, 283rd
Regina Schneider - 3:32:16, 336th

Steelman Sprint Tri (538)
Ira Meyers - 1:17:43, 37th, AG2
Mary Latza - 1:23:48, 84th
Carolyn Brzezicki - 1:31:31, 201st
Stephen White - 1:37:57, 291st
Beverly Kern - 1:45:37, 384th
Dine Good - 1:51:58, 446th

Half Wit Trail Half Marathon (373)
Wayne Sigler - 2:16:28, 61st
Terry Rooney - 2:18:26, 77th
Heidi Pernia - 2:19:22, 83rd, AG1
Michael Womelsdorf - 2:24:13, 95th
Nolan Pernia - 2:24:38, 96th
Neil Policelli - 2:31:26, 130th, AG3
Rob Gallagher - 2:36:25, 157th
John Guth - 2:50:54, 218th
Mary Pacell - 4:05:56, 362nd

Deep Creek 5K (68)
Donna Brzezicki - 28:04, 27th, AG2
Liz Herman - 32:27, 45th

8/11/12
7 at 7 7M (99)
Rob Gallagher - 49:01, 11th, AG1
Dean Dimmig - 50:00, 16th, AG1
Michael Womelsdorf - 51:47, 20th

8/8/12
Hilltown Broad Street 5K (101)
Dean Dimmig - 19:45, 6th, AG1
Donna Brzezicki - 27:43, 47th, AG2

Legs for Lindsey 5K (238)
Rob Gallagher - 20:32, 22nd, AG3
Nancy Moldofsky - 29:39, 150th, AG3

Race Calendar (Club Races in Bold)
August
18: Shawnee Mountain Mud Run, Shawnee on the Delaware PA, www.shawneemt.com
18: Mt Cuckoo 15K/30K Mixed Trail & Road, Adamstown PA, www.uberendurancesports.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/
18: Ivyland 5K, Ivyland PA, www.ivyland5k.org
18: Trout Creek 5K, Slatington PA, www.slatington.org
19:  Run 4 Sam 4M/10K/2M Walk, Reading PA, run4sam@comcast.com
19: Truskey 5K/10K, Tamaqua PA, truskey@ptd.net
19: Radnor Red 5K Steeplechase, Malvern PA, carlycsmith@gmail.com
19: Run Wild at the Zoo 5K/10K, Schnecksville PA, rwww.runwildatlvzoo.com
21: Tuesday in the Park 5K, Pottstown PA, www.runreg.com
24: Run with the Dolphins, Broomall PA, www.runtheday.com
25: Nescopeck Park 5K/10K Trail, Noscopeck State Park PA, barb123@!ptd.net
25: Methacton Warrior 5K/1.6K Fun Rum, Collegeville PA, markrsteinke@msn.com
25: Eagle Hadventurish 5K/7M Adventure Races, bricksville PA, rbradley@dejazzd.com
25: Relay for Life 5K, Horsham PA, www.relay5k.com
25: George Yasso Memorial 5K, Fountain hill PA, bart.yasso@rodale.com
26: Amos Herr 5K, landisville PA, www.hempfieldrc.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
3: Saucon Valley Rail Trail 10K, Center Valley PA, www.hcmfoundation.org
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: Yes I Can 5K, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
8: Mayor's Run For The Clock, Dublin PA, www.dublinborough.com
8: 5K For Veterans' Memorial, Orwigsburg PA, www.prestelcitysports.com
8: Quad XC Open 5K, Philadelphia PA, www.brynmawrracing.com
8: HCA 5K, Drexel Hill PA, www.runtheday.com
8: Sol Lipton Half Marathon/5K  Pottsville PA, www.active.com
8: Doggie Dash 2M, Shillington PA, www.makebreak.com
8: Susquehanna Super Hike 28.4M Trail Run/Hike, York PA, www.kta-hike.com
8/9: Hardcore 6.5M Mud Run, State College PA, www.hardcoremuddrun.com
8/9: Tristate Spartan Sprint mud Run, Vernon NJ, www.spartanrace.com
9: Hit the Hay 13K Trail, Birdsboro PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
9: It's Finally Done 5K, North Wales PA, http://www.montgomerytwp.org/egov/docs/1336404133547.htm
9: Via Marathon/Relay/Half Marathon, Allentown PA, www.vianet.org
9: Harrisburg Half Marathon & Relay, Harrisburg PA, www.harrisburgymcaraces.com
11: Trottin' Tim's Tuesday Evening 5K, Birdsboro PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
15: Race or the Rescue, Pottstown PA, www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=2024487
15: Catherine Boulay Foundation 5K, Allentown PA, http://www.catherineboulayfoundation.org/cwo/Home
15: Freedon Walk & Run 5K, Horsham PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
15: Halloween Haunt Zombie 5K, Allentown PA (Dorney Park), www.runlehighvalley.com
16: Cushion Peak 5K/10K Trail, Wenersville PA, www.smymca.org
16: IRun Pigs 5K, Allentown PA, http://www.milb.com/documents/2012/07/12/34857882/1/Registration-2.pdf
16: Philly Half Marathon, Philadelphia PA, www.runrockroll.competitor.com/philadelphia
20: Third Thirsty Thursday, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
22: St. Ignatius 5K, Yardley PA, pbm@stignatiousyardley.org
22: Salem Shuffle 5K, Orwigsburg PA, 5k@salemum.com
22: Zombie Mud Run 5K, Reading PA, www.thezombiemudrun.com
22: Will Run for Food 15K/4M Trail, Belfast PA, jnatasinjr@juno.com
23: HITS Open/sprint/Olympic/Half-Iron/Iron Tri, Coopersburg NY, http://www.hitstriathlonseries.com/
29: Sloppy Cuckoo 13.1M/6.55M Trail, Philadelphia PA, www.uberendurancesports.com
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
2Taking Steps to End Abuse 5K, Blue Bell PA, www.wcmontco.org
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: 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: 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 Matathoin, Scranton PA, www.steamtownmarathon.com
13: CeleGREAT Walks America Marathon, White Haven PA, www.ineedtogooutside.com
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
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
21: Laurel House 5K, North Wales PA, www.brynmawrruningco.com
21: Octorun 13K, Hatfield PA, www.actsportsmanagement.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: 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

Wednesday, August 8, 2012

On The Road, Hitting the Century Mark, Volunteering

Road Warriors
I was on the road last week and unable to post a newsletter.  I was able to find time for a short run in Oakland.  There's a very nice nature reserve with a short walking/running path near the hotels at the Oakland Airport.  Being on East Coast time makes it easy to get for an early morning run before heading out for the day.  Those of us who travel or work are not always so lucky in finding runnable locales that also work for business and are often forced onto a dreadmill while somebody has a reality show on the TV and at high volume.  Fortunately, there are now hotels who recognize that many guests are interested in fitness while traveling, if for no other reason than to justify a beer or two at happy hour.  Here are some hotels and even airports that are offering amenities for the fitness-oriented traveller.  The concept off borrowing workout clothes is intriguing if, like me, you're in a different hotel every night of the week and othyerwise have to pack sweaty clothing without ruining what you need to see customers the next day.  I'm not sure if the airport idea is a good one absent showering facilities.    I don't think I want to spend four hours or so on a plane next to somebody who did a long workout and didn't shower.  http://travel.nytimes.com/2012/08/05/travel/easing-the-pain-of-workouts-on-the-road.html

Trail Warrior
While the rest of us were couch potatoes, Wayne Sigler was burning up the trails on the Burning River 100 miler in Ohio, making him both a road and trail warrior.  Wayne shared his experience of running 25+ hours in light and darkness and the highs and lows of the experience in his blog http://siggycom.blogspot.com/2012/08/burning-river-100-mile-endurance-race.html?spref=fb

Be A Via Volunteer
The Via Marathon/Half Marathon and Relay is looking for volunteers for the September 8event.  Volunteering is not only a way to give back to the running community, it's also a way to see your running buds without having to work up a sweat.  The Via organization is looking for volunteers with the following qualifications:
ISO Bike Volunteers: must be able to ride a bike.
ISO Water Station Volunteers: must be able to cheer loudly while handing water to runners.
ISO Course Marshals: must be able to point with GIANT foam finger while cheering loudly.

Contact Via via the Via website  at www.vianet.org

Club Races    
I'll be a volunteer at the Half-Wit Half and looking to see everyone!

Aug 12: Half-Wit Half Marathon, Reading PA
Aug 16: Third Thirsty Thursaday, Reading PA
Aug 26: Run Wild at the Zoo 5K/10K, Schnecksville PA
Sep 2: Labor Pain 12 Hr Endurance, Reading PA
Sep 3: Saucon Valley Rail Trail 10K, Center Valley PA
Sep 9: Hit the Hay 13K Trail, Birdsboro PA
Sep 20: Third Thirsty Thursday, Reading PA
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 Results
Great jobs by Wayne Sigler and Mary Latza doing their various endurance events.  Special note to Helene Horn for switching from working the finish line to crossing it with a vengeance.

8/5/12
Boulder Half-Ironman 70.3
Mary Latza - 6:02:26, 705th

SheRox Tri (636)
Kelly Rickert - 1:53:19, 273rd

Grings Mill 10K (222
John Guth - 58:22, 93rd

Grings Mill 5K (319)
Ted Andrus - 21:39, 20th, AG1
Helene Horn - 46:29, 304th

8/4/12
Bill Gallagher 10M (1,246)
Jerry Rossetti - 1:26:19, 312th

Brigantine Tri (502)
Kevin Quinn - 1:22:09, 121st

Wounded Warrior Trail 5K (1324
Brian Hemingway - 27:25, 34th
Kim Hemingway - 29:59, 56th, AG3

7/28-29/12
Burning River 100M (199)
Wayne Sigler - 25:11:25. 86th

7/28/12
Boyertown Fun Fest 5K (102)
Debi Golbreski - 24:51, 30th, AG1

Race Calendar (Club Races in Bold)
August
8: Legs for Lindsey 5K, Collegeville PA, chanebury@msn.com
8: Hilltown Broad Street 5K, Hilltown PA, www.olsh-hilltown.com
11: Moon Shine Clothing Optional 5K, Palmerton PA, http://www.nudist5k.com
11: Blazer Blast Off, Birdsboro PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
11: If You Build It They Will Run 5K, Gilbertsville, PA, www.newhanoverumc.org
11: Chiques Challenge 4M Run + Kayak,Columbia PA, svcc@parivetowns.com
11: 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
12: Deep Creek 5K/1M, Green Lane PA, www.pretzelcitysports.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: Shawnee Mountain Mud Run, Shawnee on the Delaware PA, www.shawneemt.com
18: Mt Cuckoo 15K/30K Mixed Trail & Road, Adamstown PA, www.uberendurancesports.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/
18: Ivyland 5K, Ivyland PA, www.ivyland5k.org
18: Trout Creek 5K, Slatington PA, www.slatington.org
19:  Run 4 Sam 4M/10K/2M Walk, Reading PA, run4sam@comcast.com
19: Truskey 5K/10K, Tamaqua PA, truskey@ptd.net
19: Radnor Red 5K Steeplechase, Malvern PA, carlycsmith@gmail.com
19: Run Wild at the Zoo 5K/10K, Schnecksville PA, rwww.runwildatlvzoo.com
21: Tuesday in the Park 5K, Pottstown PA, www.runreg.com
24: Run with the Dolphins, Broomall PA, www.runtheday.com
25: Nescopeck Park 5K/10K Trail, Noscopeck State Park PA, barb123@!ptd.net
25: Methacton Warrior 5K/1.6K Fun Rum, Collegeville PA, markrsteinke@msn.com
25: Eagle Hadventurish 5K/7M Adventure Races, bricksville PA, rbradley@dejazzd.com
25: Relay for Life 5K, Horsham PA, www.relay5k.com
25: George Yasso Memorial 5K, Fountain hill PA, bart.yasso@rodale.com
26: Amos Herr 5K, landisville PA, www.hempfieldrc.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
3: Saucon Valley Rail Trail 10K, Center Valley PA, www.hcmfoundation.org
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: Yes I Can 5K, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
8: Mayor's Run For The Clock, Dublin PA, www.dublinborough.com
8: 5K For Veterans' Memorial, Orwigsburg PA, www.prestelcitysports.com
8: Quad XC Open 5K, Philadelphia PA, www.brynmawrracing.com
8: Doggie Dash 2M, Shillington PA, www.makebreak.com
8: Susquehanna Super Hike 28.4M Trail Run/Hike, York PA, www.kta-hike.com
8/9: Hardcore 6.5M Mud Run, State College PA, www.hardcoremuddrun.com
8/9: Tristate Spartan Sprint mud Run, Vernon NJ, www.spartanrace.com
9: Hit the Hay 13K Trail, Birdsboro PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
9: Via Marathon/Relay/Half Marathon, Allentown PA, www.vianet.org
9: Harrisburg Half Marathon & Relay, Harrisburg PA, www.harrisburgymcaraces.com
11: Trottin' Tim's Tuesday Evening 5K, Birdsboro PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
15: Race or the Rescue, Pottstown PA, www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=2024487
15: Catherine Boulay Foundation 5K, Allentown PA, http://www.catherineboulayfoundation.org/cwo/Home
15: Freedon Walk & Run 5K, Horsham PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
15: Halloween Haunt Zombie 5K, Allentown PA (Dorney Park), www.runlehighvalley.com
16: Cushion Peak 5K/10K Trail, Wenersville PA, www.smymca.org
16: IRun Pigs 5K, Allentown PA, http://www.milb.com/documents/2012/07/12/34857882/1/Registration-2.pdf
16: Philly Half Marathon, Philadelphia PA, www.runrockroll.competitor.com/philadelphia
20: Third Thirsty Thursday, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
22: St. Ignatius 5K, Yardley PA, pbm@stignatiousyardley.org
22: Salem Shuffle 5K, Orwigsburg PA, 5k@salemum.com
22: Zombie Mud Run 5K, Reading PA, www.thezombiemudrun.com
22: Will Run for Food 15K/4M Trail, Belfast PA, jnatasinjr@juno.com
23: HITS Open/sprint/Olympic/Half-Iron/Iron Tri, Coopersburg NY, http://www.hitstriathlonseries.com/
29: Sloppy Cuckoo 13.1M/6.55M Trail, Philadelphia PA, www.uberendurancesports.com
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
2Taking Steps to End Abuse 5K, Blue Bell PA, www.wcmontco.org
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: 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: 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 Matathoin, Scranton PA, www.steamtownmarathon.com
13: CeleGREAT Walks America Marathon, White Haven PA, www.ineedtogooutside.com
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
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
21: Laurel House 5K, North Wales PA, www.brynmawrruningco.com
21: Octorun 13K, Hatfield PA, www.actsportsmanagement.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: 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