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
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