Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Group Run, Calendar Updates, Chocolate Lovers Vindicated


Next Group Run
Our next group run will be on 4/14 on the Perk Trail at the Crusher Road entrance.  We''ll meet at 10AM,  You get a nice flat surface that's very runnable and easy on the feet. You can turn around before hitting Spring Mountain and still get in 8 miles.   Those who are more ambitious are welcome to arrive early and do extra miles.  I'll be two-wheeling if anyone wants to go that route. There are some nice routes out from Deep Creek Park across Rt. 29.  Ideally we'll have the warmer weather back by then. RSVP please.

Updating the Calendar
A number of updates to the calendar have been posted and races are listed through September.  With that several new "club races", that is those  organized by Bux-Mont members, have been added to the list.  These are both listed in bold in the calendar and in their own special section.  Please support races put on by our local gang.  As always, let me know if there are races that I missed so the calendar can be as complete as possible.

Chocoholics Vindicated
Recent studies indicate that those who eat chocolate more frequently had lower BMIs than those who ate it less frequently after correcting for age, gender, and other dietary factors.  That doesn't mean you can indulge in three 1lb Easter Bunnies a day for the next few weeks.  But the results suggest that nibbling on that one chocolate square after dinner might just be a good thing.  http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/03/26/the-chocolate-diet/?ref=health

Club Races    
A quiet time for club races before all hell breaks loose!

Apr 19: Third Thirsty Thursday, Reading PA
Apr. 21: Tennis Zone 5K, Quakertown PA
May 2: Cinco de Mayo 5K, Quakertown PA
May 5: Palisades 5K, Palisades HS, Kintnersville PA
May 5: Survive the 5K, East Greenville PA
May 13: Born to Run Black Sheep 5K, Warminster PA
May 17:  Third Thirsty Thursday, Reading PA
May 19: Dark & Dirty 6.66M Night Trail, Reading PA
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
20: Third Thirsty Thursday, Reading PA

Race Results
A great start to the spring season with al manner of distances and the fun of doing 50K in a downpour on a trail described by one of the participants as being the "consistency of snot".  The Bucks 5K Series kicked off with the CB YMCA 5K.

3/25/12
Ocean Drive Marathon (676)
Jack Heely - 3:49:22, 158th
Rob Gallagher  - 4:00:00, 234th
John Guth - 4:02:22, 254th
Neil Policelli - 4:03:44, 261st
Jerry Rossetti - 4:21:22, 371st
Melanie Jones - 4:53:19, 503rd

Caesar Rodney Half Marathon (1,405)
Jim Mastrianni- 1:29:24, 107th
Dean Dimmig - 1:29:34, 111th
Tom Jennings -1:38:16, 248th, AG1
Kent Prizer - 1:40:38, 303rd
Kurt Dannerth - 1:43:54, 438th
Carolyn Brzezicki - 1:45:25, 459th
Jim Rehrig - 1:47:59, 497th
Hilary Goodman - 1:47:04, 502ns

CB YMCE 5K (555)
Carl Goldschmidt - 18:24, 14th, AG1
Nancy Smith - 19:52, 29th, 2F, AG1
Nolan Pernia - 20:39, 48th
Geoff Simpson - 21:16, 67th
Heidi Pernia - 22:05, 87th, AG2
Rick werkheiser - 22:31, 102nd
Warren Taylor - 23:22, 128th, AG1
Robert Kovar - 24:57, 184th
Ruth King - 25:35, 213th, AG2
Stephen White - 25:37, 217th
Ken Odell - 26:29, 250th
Beverly Kern - 31:11, 399th

3/24/12
Hat 50K (391)
N Johan Anestad - 4:19:13, 6th
Lori Johnson - 5:43:39, 94th
Suzette Richardson - 6:57:56, 240th
Laurie Reianhart - 7:11:14, 262nf
Bob Bodkin - 7:11:14, 262nd
Dean Johnson - 7:20:45, 286th
Deb Golbreski - 7:24:15, 290th

Philadelphia Stair Climb (656)
Karl Neumann - 7;54:17, 19th, AG3

Race Calendar (Club Races in Bold)
March
31: Tyler Arboretum 10K Trail,  Media PA, www.tylertrailrun.com
31: Honor Hockey 5K, Warminster PA, www.defendingtheblueline.org
31: Get the Lead out 10K/5K/1M, ambler PA, www.2young2go.org
31: Garden Spot Marathon/Half Marathon, New Holland PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
31: Kutztown Fool's Run 5K/10M, Kutztown PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
31: Run with Eagles 5K/1M, Allentown PA,  www.eagles5k.com
31: Philadelphia Honor 5K, Warminster PA, www.defendingtheblueline.org/philadelphiahonor.html

 April
1: Fool's 5K, Collegeville PA, www.ucanrun.org
1: Spring Fling 5K, Allentown PA, www.runlehighvalley.com 
1: Brighter Than The Sun 5K, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
1: Emmaus 4 Miler, Emmaus PA, www.lvrr.org
7: Sauder's Easter Egg 5M, Lititz PA, www.sauderegg.com
7: 5K Runaround, Collegeville PA, www.collegevillerotary.org
7: Mt. Penn Mudfest 15K Trail, Reading PA, www.pagodapacers.com
7: Movie Madness Half-Marathon, Mt. Wolf PA, www.usroadrunning.com
10: Trottin Tims Tuesday Evening 5K, Birdsboro PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
14: Langhorne Borough 5K, Langhorne PA, www.llba.org
14: 5K for Kenya 5K/1M, Jamison PA, 5kforkenyakids@gmail.com
14:Operation Backpack 5K, Pottstown PA, www.ttlm.org
14: Keep the Parade Running 5K/1M, Glenside PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
14: A Babys Breath 5K, Norristown PA, www.ababysbreath.org
14: Extreme Bartram Breeze 10K, Hamburg PA, www.bluemountainwildlife.com
14: Trot For Trykes 10K/5K, Coplay PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
15: Bucks County Half Marathon, Newtown PA, http://www.buckscountymarathon.com
t15: Hatfield 5 & Dime, 5M/10M, Hatfield PA, www.actsportsmanagement.com
15: Collingdale 5K, Collingdale PA, pauljisaac@yahoo.com
15: RACC Run 5K/0.5M, reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
19: Third Thirsty Thursday, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
21: Pheasant 5K, Slatington PA, lg13667@gmail.com
21: Tennis Zone 5K, Quakertown PA, www.thetenniszone.us
21:Spring Fever 5K/2M Walk, Boyertown PA, www.springfever5k.webs.com
21: Grottos Pizza on the Lake 8.2M/5K, Harveys Lake PA, www.wilkesbarreracing.com
21: Rumspringa Half marathon, Adamstown PA, www.uberendurancesports.com
21: Robert Lasso Memorial 5K, Bethlehem PA, jfreed@bethlehem-pa.gov (in memory of a fallen police officer)
21: Spring Zing 5K, Ambler PA, www.springzing5k.com
21: Jog for Joints 5K, Langhorne PA, dmcneill@stmaryshealthcare.org
21: Jim Bemis 5K, Skippack PA, www.4jim5k.com
21: Spring Chicken 5K, Kutztown PA, www.lifechoicekutztown.org
21: 6K XC Run, Princeton NJ, www.princetonac.org
21: Spring Into Fitness 5K, Phoenixville PA, www.brynmawrrunningco.com
22: Valley Forge Revolutionary Run 5M, King of Prussia PA, www.valleyforge.org
22: Minding Your Mind 5K, Ardmore PA, www.brynmawrrunningco.com
22: I Am For The Child 5K, Allentown PA, www.pacasa.org
22: Stateliner Classic 5K, Phillipsburg NJ. springclassic@hotmail.com
22: Burning for Learning 5K, Fort Washingtn PA, www.burningfrlearning.com
22: Rutgers Unite Half Marathon, Piscataway NJ http://cgiracing.com
22: Purple Pinkie 5K, Center Valley PA, www.rotarydistrict7430.org
22: Run for SAAM, East Norriton PA, http://www.wix.com/theresacoxvsc/saam
22: Blazer Mat Club 5K, Birdsboro PA, www.pretzelcitysprts.com
22: New Hope-Solebury 5K, New Hope PA, www.bucks5kseries.com
28: Oreland 5K, Oreland PA, www.oreland5k.org
28: Stepping Stone 5K, Phoenixville PA, www.steppingstneeducatin.org
28: National Prep Race, Mini Mudder & Kids' Mudder, Bethlehem PA, www.nationalpreprace.com
28: Trinity Berwyn 5K, Berwyn PA, www.berwyntrinity5k.org
28: Sandy Sprint 5K Run/Walk & Sandy's Canine Sprint, Philadelphia PA,  http://sandysprint.kintera.org
28: PUSH America 5K, Reading PA, darryl.hester@alb.edu
28: Seneca 7 (7P, 77.77M relay) Geneva NY, http://www.Seneca7.com
28: Chartwell's 5K, Pottstown PA, www.pgsd.org
28: Meadowbrook School 5K/2K Walk, Meadowbrook PA, www.runtheday.com
28: Come Unity 6K, Norristown PA, www.comeunitynow.org
29: Beat Beethoven 10K/5K, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
29: Bridge Valley 5K, Furlong PA, www.bucks5kseries.com
29: Gettysburg North-South Marathon, Gettysburg PA, www.gettysburgnorthsouthmarathon.com
29: Lehigh Valley Half Marathon/5K, Allentown PA, http://stlukeshalfmarathon.com

May
2: Cinco de Mayo 5K, Quakertown PA, www.ubymca.org
5: Centennial School 5K/2M Walk, Bethlehem PA, www.lehigh.edu/centennial/events/5k_race.html 
5: Ironmaster 50K/26.2M Trail, Carlisle PA,  www.ironmasterschallenge.com
5: Pocono Half Marathon, Pocono Raceway PA, www.rapidrunning.com
5: Survive the 5K, East Greenvile PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
5: Palisades Challenge 5K, Palisades HS, Kintnersville PA, www.pchnow.com
5: LCCM Duathlon, Lebanon PA, www.lccm.us
5: Big Pocono SP 5K Trail, Tannersville PA, www.wilkesbarrerunning.com
6: Wounded Warrior 5K, Reading PA, www.keystonewarrior.com
6: Wounded Warrior 5K, Allentown PA, www.keystonewarrior.com
6: Nick Calderelli Memorial 5K, Allentown PA, 5kwalk@nickcaldarellimemorialfund.org 
6: Cynwyd 5K, Bala Cynwyd PA, www.brynmwrrunningco.com
6: Sertoma 5K, Doylestown PA, www.bucks5kseries.com
6: Broad Street Run 10M, Philadelphia PA, www.broadstreetrun.com
8: Trottin Tims Tuesday Evening 5K, Birdsboro PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
9: LVRR Summer Series 5K, Allentown PA, www.lvrr.org
12: Rock & Run 4 Kids 5K/Fun Run, Allentown PA (Coca-Cola Park), www..saphilly.org/5k
12: Rerun Broad Street 5M, Lansdale PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
12: Stateline Woods 9K/5K Trail, Kennett Square PA, www.tlcforssc.org
12: Mrs. Smiths Challenge 5M Women Only Trail, www.prezelcitysprts.com
12: Dog Jog 5K/1M, Exton PA, www.dogjogrun.com
12: Goruck Challenge 22M Team Adventure, Philadelphia PA, www.goruckchallenge.com
12: SCU Quad County Metric Bike, 50K-100M, Green Lane PA, www.suburbancyclists.org
12: Katie's 5K/2K Walk, Jenkintown PA, www.katieeliselambert.org
12: J's Run 5K, Bethlehem PA, http://jsrun.org
12: Deez Run 5K, Kinzers PA, www.deezrun.com
12: Safe From The Sun 5K, Villanova PA, www.safefromthesun.org
13: Born to Run Black Sheep 5K, Warminster PA http://wheeledscotsman.com/
13: Monarch 5K/0.25M, Easton PA, http://www.eastonsd.org
13: Delaware Marathon/Half Marathon, Wilmington DE, www.races2run.com
17:  Third Thirsty Thursday, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
19: Give Me 5, 5M,/5K, Ft. Washington PA, www.actsportsmanagement.com
19: Elwyn 5K, Elwyn PA, kevin_leitzell@elwyn.org
19: SJR 5K, Warrington PA, http://stjstr.org
19: Perkasie Springfest 5K, Perkasie PA, http://perkasieoldetowne.org
19: LVRR Kids' Running Series, Multiple Distances, Allentown PA,  http://lvrr.org/events/kids-series/
19: Run By The River 5K, Phoenixville PA,  www.goodsamshelter.com
19: Run to Rebuild 5K, Philadelphia PA, www.rebuildingphillly.org
19: Dark & Dirty 6.66M Night Trail, Reading PA, www.pretzelcirtsports.com
19: St. Michael's Running Festival, St. Michaels MD, www.stmichaelsrunningfestival.com
20: Run for Corey 5K, Reading PA, run4corey@aol.com
20: Dirty German 50M/50K/25K, Philadelphia PA, www.ubderendurancesports.com
20: Radnor AC 5K, Wayne PA, www.brynmawrrunningco.com
20: Miles for Macri 5K & Milk Chug Challenge, Allentown PA,  http://www.milesformacri.com/
20: Run for Victory 5K, Downingtown PA, www.runtheday.com
20: Great Ambulance Chase 5K, Schnecksville PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com 
20: Sesame Place 5K, Fairless Hills PA, http://www.sesameclassic.com/
20: King of Prussia 10M/5K/1M, King of Prussia PA, http://www.kingofprussia10miler.com
20: HDSA 5K, Philadelphia PA, www.actsports,management.com
20: Bob Potts Marathon, York PA, www.bobpottsrun.com
20: Pocono Marathon/5K/Relay, Stroudsburg PA, http://www.poconomarathon.org/
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

June
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: Gary Redner memorial 5K, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
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
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: 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
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
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: 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: 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

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
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

Thursday, March 22, 2012

Warming Up, Save the Date, Hit the Mud, Bucks 5K Series, Recovering

Enjoying the Heat?
All you cold-weather runners should be ditching your hats, gloves and long pants and putting on short sleeves and shorts.  Weather-weenies (you know who you are!) need to be unplugging the treadmill and heading out to enjoy the sunshine.  This is as good as it gets with the temps mild and the humidity low.  Enjoy it while you can because it won't be like this in July and August.  This is also the peak time in the spring race season and a ton of new race listings appear on the calendar for April and May.  June and subsequent months to follow shortly.

Next Group Run
We'll do our next group event on April 14.  Details on venue to follow.  Suggestions welcome.

Don't Miss the Opportunity!
Unlike previous years, there are still "seats" left for the Mt. Penn Mudfest.  This is the one trail race you have to do before  you die.  The Mudfest features such unique twists as the Easter Egg hunt, the raw egg carry, an alternative beverage station, a start signaled by shooting a stuffed pig into the air and generally pig themed shirts and awards.  The old course was tough but not outrageous and one expects the new course to be similar.  This race usually sells out quickly.  OK, not Boston quickly because trail runners are more laid back but about as quickly as trail dogs move.  Best of all, the course has been changed so you are guaranteed to run a course PR even if you are not a Mudfest virgin. 

Bucks 5K Series
The ever popular Bucks 5K Series begins this week with the Central Bucks YMCA 5K in Doylestown.  These races draw 500+ runners and walkers with hopes of either a series prize or not having all the bananas be gone by the time they finish.  Step out whatever your category and join in the fun.

Recovery
Last week we looked at rest days.  Now it's time to look at post race, specifically post-marathon recovery.  While there is the school of long recovery periods, a number of us are frequent racers, even at long distances.  Of course much depends on how hard you race the marathon or whatever distance you're doing.  I'm still recovering from my last marathon - in 2005.  http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/03/19/how-long-does-it-take-to-recover-from-a-marathon/?ref=health

Club Races    
A quiet time for club races before all hell breaks loose!

Apr 19: Third Thirsty Thursday, Reading PA
Apr. 21: Tennis Zone 5K, Quakertown PA
May 2: Cinco de Mayo 5K, Quakertown PA
May 5: Palisades 5K, Palisades HS, Kintnersville PA
May 5: Survive the 5K, East Greenville PA
May 17:  Third Thirsty Thursday, Reading PA
May 19: Dark & Dirty 6.66M Night Trail, Reading PA
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 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

Race Results
Congratulations to Brady Gallagher (age 6) on running his first 5K.  Something apropos for a Gallagher to start his running career at a St. Patty's Day 5K.  Unlike dad Rob, brady had the common sense to start with something shorter than a half-marathon.

3/18/12
Nation's Capitol Half Marathon
Sara Sorensen - 2:16:37

Great Grizzly 5K (363)
Wayne Sigler - 20:54, 11th, AG2
Geoff Simpson - 22:05, 22nd
Tracy Jenkins - 22:16, 24th, AG1
Blake Ewaskey - 27:34, 98th
Hunter Ewaskey - 28:20, 115th
Lora Sigler - 31:26, 174th

3/17/12
St. Patty's Day 5K Allentown (508)
David Rodgers - 28:15, 257
Christine Torchia - 390:16, 335th
Brady Gallagher - 31:19, 374th
Rob Gallagher - 31:19, 375th

Doylestown St. Patty's Day 5K (141)
Carl Goldschmidt - 16:59, 2nd, AG1
Ken Odell - 25:35, 60th
Regina Schneider - 27:06, 71st

Race Calendar (Club Races in Bold)
March
24: NJ Ultrafest 100M/100K/50M/50K/Marathon, Long Valley NJ, http://njtrailseries.com/ 
24: Pediatric Cancer 8K/5K Walk/0.5M, Whitehall PA, www.pcflv.org
24:Scavenger Hunt 5K, Bethlehem PA, www.runlehighvalley.com
25: Runny Nose 5K/1M Walk, Abington PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
25: Caesar Rodney Half Marathon, Wilmington DE, www.lin-mark.com
25: CB YMCA Family 5K, Doyelstown PA, www.bucks5kseries.com
31: Tyler Arboretum 10K Trail,  Media PA, www.tylertrailrun.com
31: Honor Hockey 5K, Warminster PA, www.defendingtheblueline.org
31: Get the Lead out 10K/5K/1M, ambler PA, www.2young2go.org
31: Garden Spot Marathon/Half Marathon, New Holland PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
31: Kutztown Fool's Run 5K/10M, Kutztown PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
31: Run with Eagles 5K/1M, Allentown PA,  www.eagles5k.com
31: Philadelphia Honor 5K, Warminster PA, www.defendingtheblueline.org/philadelphiahonor.html

 April
1: Fool's 5K, Collegeville PA, www.ucanrun.org
1: Spring Fling 5K, Allentown PA, www.runlehighvalley.com 
1: Brighter Than The Sun 5K, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
1: Emmaus 4 Miler, Emmaus PA, www.lvrr.org
7: Sauder's Easter Egg 5M, Lititz PA, www.sauderegg.com
7: 5K Runaround, Collegeville PA, www.collegevillerotary.org
7: Mt. Penn Mudfest 15K Trail, Reading PA, www.pagodapacers.com
7: Movie Madness Half-Marathon, Mt. Wolf PA, www.usroadrunning.com
10: Trottin Tims Tuesday Evening 5K, Birdsboro PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
14: Langhorne Borough 5K, Langhorne PA, www.llba.org
14: 5K for Kenya 5K/1M, Jamison PA, 5kforkenyakids@gmail.com
14:Operation Backpack 5K, Pottstown PA, www.ttlm.org
14: Keep the Parade Running 5K/1M, Glenside PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
14: A Babys Breath 5K, Norristown PA, www.ababysbreath.org
14: Extreme Bartram Breeze 10K, Hamburg PA, www.bluemountainwildlife.com
14: Trot For Trykes 10K/5K, Coplay PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
15: Bucks County Half Marathon, Newtown PA, http://www.buckscountymarathon.com
15: Hatfield 5 & Dime, 5M/10M, Hatfield PA, www.actsportsmanagement.com
15: Collingdale 5K, Collingdale PA, pauljisaac@yahoo.com
15: RACC Run 5K/0.5M, reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
19: Third Thirsty Thursday, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
21: Pheasant 5K, Slatington PA, lg13667@gmail.com
21: Tennis Zone 5K, Quakertown PA, www.thetenniszone.us
21:Spring Fever 5K/2M Walk, Boyertown PA, www.springfever5k.webs.com
21: Grottos Pizza on the Lake 8.2M/5K, Harveys Lake PA, www.wilkesbarreracing.com
21: Rumspringa Half marathon, Adamstown PA, www.uberendurancesports.com
21: Robert Lasso Memorial 5K, Bethlehem PA, jfreed@bethlehem-pa.gov (in memory of a fallen police officer)
21: Spring Zing 5K, Ambler PA, www.springzing5k.com
21: Jog for Joints 5K, Langhorne PA, dmcneill@stmaryshealthcare.org
21: Jim Bemis 5K, Skippack PA, www.4jim5k.com
21: Spring Chicken 5K, Kutztown PA, www.lifechoicekutztown.org
21: 6K XC Run, Princeton NJ, www.princetonac.org
21: Spring Into Fitness 5K, Phoenixville PA, www.brynmawrrunningco.com
22: Valley Forge Revolutionary Run 5M, King of Prussia PA, www.valleyforge.org
22: Minding Your Mind 5K, Ardmore PA, www.brynmawrrunningco.com
22: I Am For The Child 5K, Allentown PA, www.pacasa.org
22: Stateliner Classic 5K, Phillipsburg NJ. springclassic@hotmail.com
22: Burning for Learning 5K, Fort Washingtn PA, www.burningfrlearning.com
22: Rutgers Unite Half Marathon, Piscataway NJ http://cgiracing.com
22: Purple Pinkie 5K, Center Valley PA, www.rotarydistrict7430.org
22: Run for SAAM, East Norriton PA, http://www.wix.com/theresacoxvsc/saam
22: Blazer Mat Club 5K, Birdsboro PA, www.pretzelcitysprts.com
22: New Hope-Solebury 5K, New Hope PA, www.bucks5kseries.com
28: Oreland 5K, Oreland PA, www.oreland5k.org
28: Stepping Stone 5K, Phoenixville PA, www.steppingstneeducatin.org
28: National Prep Race, Mini Mudder & Kids' Mudder, Bethlehem PA, www.nationalpreprace.com
28: Trinity Berwyn 5K, Berwyn PA, www.berwyntrinity5k.org
28: Sandy Sprint 5K Run/Walk & Sandy's Canine Sprint, Philadelphia PA,  http://sandysprint.kintera.org
28: PUSH America 5K, Reading PA, darryl.hester@alb.edu
28: Seneca 7 (7P, 77.77M relay) Geneva NY, http://www.Seneca7.com
28: Chartwell's 5K, Pottstown PA, www.pgsd.org
28: Meadowbrook School 5K/2K Walk, Meadowbrook PA, www.runtheday.com
28: Come Unity 6K, Norristown PA, www.comeunitynow.org
29: Beat Beethoven 10K/5K, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
29: Bridge Valley 5K, Furlong PA, www.bucks5kseries.com
29: Gettysburg North-South Marathon, Gettysburg PA, www.gettysburgnorthsouthmarathon.com
29: Lehigh Valley Half Marathon/5K, Allentown PA, http://stlukeshalfmarathon.com

May
2: Cinco de Mayo 5K, Quakertown PA, www.ubymca.org
5: Ironmaster 50K/26.2M Trail, Carlisle PA,  www.ironmasterschallenge.com
5: Pocono Half Marathon, Pocono Raceway PA, www.rapidrunning.com
5: Survive the 5K, East Greenvile PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
5: Palisades Challenge 5K, Palisades HS, Kintnersville PA, www.pchnow.com
5: LCCM Duathlon, Lebanon PA, www.lccm.us
5: Big Pocono SP 5K Trail, Tannersville PA, www.wilkesbarrerunning.com
6: Wounded Warrior 5K, Reading PA, www.keystonewarrior.com
6: Wounded Warrior 5K, Allentown PA, www.keystonewarrior.com
6: Cynwyd 5K, Bala Cynwyd PA, www.brynmwrrunningco.com
6: Sertoma 5K, Doylestown PA, www.bucks5kseries.com
6: Broad Street Run 10M, Philadelphia PA, www.broadstreetrun.com
8: Trottin Tims Tuesday Evening 5K, Birdsboro PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
9: LVRR Summer Series 5K, Allentown PA, www.lvrr.org
12: Rock & Run 4 Kids 5K/Fun Run, Allentown PA (Coca-Cola Park), www..saphilly.org/5k
12: Rerun Broad Street 5M, Lansdale PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
12: Stateline Woods 9K/5K Trail, Kennett Square PA, www.tlcforssc.org
12: Mrs. Smiths Challenge 5M Women Only Trail, www.prezelcitysprts.com
12: Dog Jog 5K/1M, Exton PA, www.dogjogrun.com
12: Goruck Challenge 22M Team Adventure, Philadelphia PA, www.goruckchallenge.com
12: SCU Quad County Metric Bike, 50K-100M, Green Lane PA, www.suburbancyclists.org
12: Katie's 5K/2K Walk, Jenkintown PA, www.katieeliselambert.org
12: Deez Run 5K, Kinzers PA, www.deezrun.com
12: Safe From The Sun 5K, Villanova PA, www.safefromthesun.org
13: Delaware Marathon/Half Marathon, Wilmington DE, www.races2run.com
17:  Third Thirsty Thursday, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
19: Give Me 5, 5M,/5K, Ft. Washington PA, www.actsportsmanagement.com
19: Elwyn 5K, Elwyn PA, kevin_leitzell@elwyn.org
19: Run By The River 5K, Phoenixville PA,  www.goodsamshelter.com
19: Run to Rebuild 5K, Philadelphia PA, www.rebuildingphillly.org
19: Dark & Dirty 6.66M Night Trail, Reading PA, www.pretzelcirtsports.com
19: St. Michael's Running Festival, St. Michaels MD, www.stmichaelsrunningfestival.com
20: Run for Corey 5K, Reading PA, run4corey@aol.com
20: Dirty German 50M/50K/25K, Philadelphia PA, www.ubderendurancesports.com
20: Radnor AC 5K, Wayne PA, www.brynmawrrunningco.com
20: Run for Victory 5K, Downingtown PA, www.runtheday.com
20: Great Ambulance Chase 5K, Schnecksville PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com 
20: Sesame Place 5K, Fairless Hills PA, http://www.sesameclassic.com/
20: HDSA 5K, Philadelphia PA, www.actsports,management.com
20: Bob Potts Marathon, York PA, www.bobpottsrun.com
20: Pocono Marathon/5K/Relay, Stroudsburg PA, http://www.poconomarathon.org/
22: Tuesday in the Park 5K, Pottstown PA, www.runreg.com
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

June
2: Extreme Mud Dash trail 5K, Hamburg PA, www.bluemountainwildlife.com
2: Pocono Xterra Series 10K Trail, White Haven PA, www.wilkesbareeracing.com
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
6: LVRR Summer Series 5K, Allentown PA, www.lvrr.org
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: Chalfont Challenge 5K, Chalfont PA, www.bucks5kseries.com
9: Pleasantville 6K, Pleasantville PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
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: Run for Kacey5K, Pottstown PA, http//kaceyrose.org
16: Roll & Stroll 40M/62M Bike, Souderton PA, www.indcreek.org
21: Third Thirsty Thursday, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
22-24: Philadelphia Triathlon, Philadelphia PA, www.phillytri.com 
23: Race for Rylie5K, Quakertown PA, http://raceforrylie.myevent.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: Gouldsboro SP 8K, Gouldsboro PA, www.wilkesbareeracing.com

July
10: Trottin Tims Tuesday Evening 5K, Birdsboro PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
11: LVRR Summer Series 5K, Allentown PA, www.lvrr.org
15: Merrell Down & Dirty Mud run 5K/10K, Philadelphia PA, www.downanddirtymudrun.com
14: Quadzilla 15K Trail, Schnecksville PA, www.quadzilla15k.com
19: Third Thirsty Thursday 5K, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
21: Chasin for Chalfin 10K Trail, Coatesville PA, www.chasinforchalfin.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

August
1 LVRR Summer Series 5K, Allentown PA, www.lvrr.org
11: 7 Miles at 7PM, Allentown PA, www.runlehighvalley.com
12: Half-Wit Trail Half Marathon, Reading 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
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

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

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Only the Blog, Resting Up, Put it Down


So 20th Century. . .
We've decided to drop the club website and focus exclusively on this blog as the way of getting the word out.  There are a variety of reasons for doing this, including the difficulty in keeping the content current in two places and the confusion engendered by having listings in two places.  Many thanks to Tom Daugherty who has been the webmeister since day 1.  In addition to the public posts on the blog, other info and announcements will be shared with club members by e-mail. 

Rest Days
New question - Do you try to work out every day or do you have regularly scheduled rest days? How much has changed as you've gotten older? For me, I was laid off in 2002 at age 47 and my second thought was "Good, more time to train." I finally learned that three consecutive running days is my max as the results for day four got uglier and uglier.
Joan Korth Bradley - rest days! good for body and soul...

Kelly Rickert - I train 5-6 days based on how my body feels. As for getting older.... well, I have not gotten older yet so I would not know about that part of it. :)

Kevin Quinn - I've been running 6 days/week and found I need to be careful of my diet and sleep. I also try to split up any long and hard workouts.

Debi Golbreski - I work out pretty much every day but not just running, usually lift weights, swim and spin in addition to the 4-5 days of running per wk. I've actually started doing more as I get older.

Chris Garges - I try to rest one day per week. I may go through a training block at a point in the summer where I'm "working out" 7 days a week, but one day may be just a swim or short ride.

Bob Bodkin - I take every Friday as a rest day. I don't run on Monday, but hit the YMCA for a core/upper body/hip abductor workout. As I get older I find that doing speed work seems to beat me up too much. I'm still holding my own without it.

Put  'Em Away!
Time to stow away the long pants, hats and gloves, at least for the next couple of weeks.  The extended forecast shows temps in the 60s and low 70s.  So there's no excuse for hitting the treadmill or stationary bike.  Instead, head outside and get your home-made Vitamin D.  Notice, I said stow away, not throw away your cool-weather gear because there's always a chance for a cold snap or two between now and May.

Club Races    
A run, some green and some suds.  Sounds like a Hooligan Hustle 5K!

Mar 15: Hooligan Hustle 5K, Reading PA
Apr 19: Third Thirsty Thursday, Reading PA
Apr. 21: Tennis Zone 5K, Quakertown PA
May 2: Cinco de Mayo 5K, Quakertown PA
May 5: Palisades 5K, Palisades HS, Kintnersville PA
May 5: Survive the 5K, East Greenville PA
May 17:  Third Thirsty Thursday, Reading PA
May 19: Dark & Dirty 6.66M Night Trail, Reading 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 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

Race Results
The Shiver series closed out last Sunday.  That's another sign that spring is on the way.  The 5K results look like family outing s for the Pernia and Andrus clans.  Rumor has it that all 102 finishers at Saturday's March Madness 4.5M set PRs.

3/11/12
Shiver 10K (165)
Neil Policelli - 44:52, 52nd
John Guth - 46:21, 57th
Marsha Latimer - 46:22, 58th
Warren Taylor - 47:18, 73rd
Michelle Guth - 48:36, 83rd

Shiver 5K (304)
Nolan Pernia - 20:05, 36th
Ted Andrus - 20:18, 40th
Heidi Pernia - 21:52, 59th
Pam Hughes - 22:56, 85th
Zach Pernia - 25:22, 129th
Cesar Pernia - 25:30, 132nd
Mark Andrus - 32:57, 261st

3/10/12
March Madness 4.5M (102)
Levi Miller - 25:36, 3rd, AG2
Michael Womelsdorf  - 31:32, 10th, AG3

Race Calendar (Club Races in Bold)
March
15: Hooligan Hustle 5K, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
17: Coventry Challenge 5K, Pottstown PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
18: St. Patty's Scramble 6K/15K Trail, Leesport PA, www.trimaxenfurancesports.com
24: NJ Ultrafest 100M/100K/50M/50K/Marathon, Long Valley NJ, http://njtrailseries.com/ 
24: Pediatric Cancer 8K/5K Walk/0.5M, Whitehall PA, www.pcflv.org
24:Scavenger Hunt 5K, Bethlehem PA, www.runlehighvalley.com
25: Runny Nose 5K/1M Walk, Abington PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
25: Caesar Rodney Half Marathon, Wilmington DE, www.lin-mark.com
25: CB YMCA Family 5K, Doyelstown PA, www.bucks5kseries.com
31: Tyler Arboretum 10K Trail,  Media PA, www.tylertrailrun.com
31: Honor Hockey 5K, Warminster PA, www.defendingtheblueline.org
31: Get the Lead out 10K/5K/1M, ambler PA, www.2young2go.org
31: Garden Spot Marathon/Half Marathon, New Holland PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
31: Kutztown Fool's Run 5K/10M, Kutztown PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
31: Run with Eagles 5K/1M, Allentown PA,  www.eagles5k.com
31: Philadelphia Honor 5K, Warminster PA, www.defendingtheblueline.org/philadelphiahonor.html

 April
1: Fool's 5K, Collegeville PA, www.ucanrun.org
1: Spring Fling 5K, Allentown PA, www.runlehighvalley.com 
1: Brighter Than The Sun 5K, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
1: Emmaus 4 Miler, Emmaus PA, www.lvrr.org
7: 5K Runaround, Collegeville PA, www.collegevillerotary.org
7: Mt. Penn Mudfest 15K Trail, Reading PA, www.pagodapacers.com
7: Movie Madness Half-Marathon, Mt. Wolf PA, www.usroadrunning.com
10: Trottin Tims Tuesday Evening 5K, Birdsboro PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
14: Keep the Parade Running 5K/1M, Glenside PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
14: A Babys Breath 5K, Norristown PA, www.ababysbreath.org
14: Extreme Bartram Breeze 10K, Hamburg PA, www.bluemountainwildlife.com
14: Trot For Trykes 10K/5K, Coplay PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
15: Bucks County Half Marathon, Newtown PA, http://www.buckscountymarathon.com
15: Hatfield 5 & Dime, 5M/10M, Hatfield PA, www.actsportsmanagement.com
15: RACC Run 5K/0.5M, reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
19: Third Thirsty Thursday, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
21: Pheasant 5K, Slatington PA, lg13667@gmail.com
21: Tennis Zonne 5K, Quakertown PA, www.thetenniszone.us
21:Spring Fever 5K/2M Walk, Boyertown PA, www.springfever5k.webs.com
21: Grottos Pizza on the Lake 8.2M/5K, Harveys Lake PA, www.wilkesbarreracing.cm
21: Rumspringa Half marathon, Adamstown PA, www.uberendurancesports.com
21: Robert Lasso Memorial 5K, Bethlehem PA, jfreed@bethlehem-pa.gov (in memory of a fallen police officer)
22: Stateliner Classic 5K, Phillipsburg NJ. springclassic@hotmail.com
22: Burning for Learning 5K, Fort Washingtn PA, www.burningfrlearning.com
22: Rutgers Unite Half Marathon, Piscataway NJ http://cgiracing.com
22: Purple Pinkie 5K, Center Valley PA, www.rotarydistrict7430.org
22: Blazer Mat Club 5K, Birdsboro PA, www.pretzelcitysprts.com
22: New Hope-Solebury 5K, New Hope PA, www.bucks5kseries.com
28: Oreland 5K, Oreland PA, www.oreland5k.org
28: Stepping Stone 5K, Phoenixville PA, www.steppingstneeducatin.org
28: National Prep Race, Mini Mudder & Kids' mudder, Bethlehwm PA, www.nationalpreprace.com
28: Trinity Berwyn 5K, Berwyn PA, www.berwyntrinity5k.org
28: Sandy Sprint 5K Run/Walk & Sandy's Canine Sprint, Philadelphia PA,  http://sandysprint.kintera.org
28: PUSH America 5K, Reading PA, darryl.hester@alb.edu
28: Seneca 7 (7P, 77.77M relay) Geneva NY, http://www.Seneca7.com
29: Beat Beethoven 10K/5K, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
29: Bridge Valley 5K, Furlong PA, www.bucks5kseries.com
29: Gettysburg North-South Marathon, Gettysburg PA, www.gettysburgnorthsouthmarathon.com
29: Lehigh Valley Half Marathon/5K, Allentown PA, http://stlukeshalfmarathon.com

May
2: Cinco de Mayo 5K, Quakertown PA, www.ubymca.org
5: Ironmaster 50K/26.2M Trail, Carlisle PA,  www.ironmasterschallenge.com
5: Pocono Half Marathon, Pocono Raceway PA, www.rapidrunning.com
5: Survive the 5K, East Greenvile PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
5: Palisades Challenge 5K, Palisades HS, Kintnersville PA, www.pchnow.com
6: Sertoma 5K, Doylestown PA, www.bucks5kseries.com
6: Broad Street Run 10M, Philadelphia PA, www.broadstreetrun.com
8: Trottin Tims Tuesday Evening 5K, Birdsboro PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
12: Rock & Run 4 Kids 5K/Fun Run, Allentown PA (Coca-Cola Park), www..saphilly.org/5k
12: Rerun Broad Street 5M, Lansdale PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
12: Stateline Woods 9K/5K Trail, Kennett Square PA, www.tlcforssc.org
12: Mrs. Smiths Challenge 5M Women Only Trail, www.prezelcitysprts.com
12: Dog Jog 5K/1M, Exton PA, www.dogjogrun.com
12: Goruck Challenge 22M Team Adventure, Philadelphia PA, www.goruckchallenge.com
12: SCU Quad County Metric Bike, 50K-100M, Green Lane PA, www.suburbancyclists.org
13: Delaware Marathon/Half Marathon, Wilmington DE, www.races2run.com
17:  Third Thirsty Thursday, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
19: Give Me 5, 5M,/5K, Ft. Washington PA, www.actsportsmanagement.com
19: Dark & Dirty 6.66M Night Trail, Reading PA, www.pretzelcirtsports.com
19: St. Michael's Running Festival, St. Michaels MD, www.stmichaelsrunningfestival.com
20: Run for Victory 5K, Downingtown PA, www.runtheday.com
20: Great Ambulance Chase 5K, Schnecksville PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com 
20: Sesame Place 5K, Fairless Hills PA, http://www.sesameclassic.com/
20: HDSA 5K, Philadelphia PA, www.actsports,management.com
20: Bob Potts Marathon, York PA, www.bobpottsrun.com
20: Pocono Marathon/5K/Relay, Stroudsburg PA, http://www.poconomarathon.org/
22: Tuesday in the Park 5K, Pottstown PA, www.runreg.com
26: Doylestown 5K, Doylestown PA, www.bucks5kseries.com
26: ODDyssey Half Marathon, Philadelphia PA, www.oddysseyhalfmarathon.com
27: Charlie Horse Trail Half Marathon, Plowville PA, www.pagodapacers.com

June
2: Extreme Mud Dash trail 5K, Hamburg PA, www.bluemountainwildlife.com
2: Pocono Xterra Series 10K Trail, White Haven PA, www.wilkesbareeracing.com
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
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: Chalfont Challenge 5K, Chalfont PA, www.bucks5kseries.com
9: Pleasantville 6K, Pleasantville PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
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: Run for Kacey5K, Pottstown PA, http//kaceyrose.org
16: Roll & Stroll 40M/62M Bike, Souderton PA, www.indcreek.org
21: Third Thirsty Thursday, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
22-24: Philadelphia Triathlon, Philadelphia PA, www.phillytri.com 
23: Race for Rylie5K, Quakertown PA, http://raceforrylie.myevent.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: Gouldsboro SP 8K, Gouldsboro PA, www.wilkesbareeracing.com

July
10: Trottin Tims Tuesday Evening 5K, Birdsboro PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
15: Merrell Down & Dirty Mud run 5K/10K, Philadelphia PA, www.downanddirtymudrun.com
14: Quadzilla 15K Trail, Schnecksville PA, www.quadzilla15k.com
19: Third Thirsty Thursday 5K, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
21: Chasin for Chalfin 10K Trail, Coatesville PA, www.chasinforchalfin.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

August
11: 7 Miles at 7PM, Allentown PA, www.runlehighvalley.com
12: Half-Wit Trail Half Marathon, Reading 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
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

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