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
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