Great Job All
Gotta say that I was exhausted from following the exploits of our endurance athletes this past weekend. Dana Wentzel kicked it off with a 50K at Great Cranberry Isle in Maine while Jen Hooper wrapped it up with a sub 13 hour Ironman Lake Placid. In between, Bob Bodkin, ably supported by the "Bodkinettes", spent 25 hours of Saturday and Sunday doing the Vermont 100 miler. Congratulations to all or some very fine accomplishments. It's nice to cross them off the bucket list without actually having to kick said bucket as a result.
Great Job All Part II
As with any group, our club features a wide range of abilities, from race winners at a variety of distances, repeat Boston qualifiers and elite triathletes to back-packers like me. I learned a long time ago that someone has to be in back at every race, Olympic marathons included. There's no shame in being last. What is always true is that the last place finisher in any race beats all of the couch-potatoes who didn't try.
An Oldie But Goodie
We have some newer runners among us who may need help interpreting the descriptions used by race directors. Here are some examples of phrases commonly used and what they really mean. It's been a while since these were posted and they are as true today as they were several years ago
Flat and Fast - No killer hills.
Fast - If you're a Kenyan.
Rustic - Watch out for horse poo.
Rolling Hills - Do the Canadian Rockies roll?
Up and Down - Where's the down?
Challenging - Oh my God!
Technical - I'll need pitons and an oxygen mask.
Designed by Pretzel City Sports - Is my will up to date?
Club Races
Next up the Half Wit Half for all the nit-wits out there. Ghouls and Fools and the Macoby Run Run make their first appearance on the list.
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
All sorts of crazy events this weekend including a Spartan Run and a Mud Run. Mary Latza got in her final tune ups for Lake Placid, all while the Back On My Feet ultra and relay were taking place. Whew!
7/22/12
Ironman Lake Placid Tri (2,273)
Jen Hooper - 12:55:04, 886th
Sportsfest 5K (104)
Michael Womelsdorf - 20;23, 9th, AG2
Run For Taylor 5K (197)
John Guth - 23:30, 57th
7/21-22/12
Vermont 100M (250+)
Bob Bodkin - 25:03:21, 136th
Great Cranberry Isle 50K (111)
Dana Wentzel - 5:05:48, 36th
NJ State Olympic Tri (978)
Nancy Smith - 2:16:15, 51st, 2F
Ira Meyers - 2:33:06, 200th
Dash & Dip 5K (139)
Hunter Needham - 17:43, 2nd, AG1
Michael Womelsdorf - 19:45, 5th, AG2
Pam Daugherty - 22:45, 19th, AG1
Udon Beidler - 26:32, 65ht, AG2
Donna Brzezicki - 26:49, 68th, AG1
Brady Gallagher - 30:20, 98th
Rob Gallagher - 30:22, 99th
Paige Daugherty - 33:32, 113th
Hey I know You 5K (232)
Mary Pacell - 27:28, 106th
7/19/12
Third Thirsty Thursday 5K (315)
Ted Andrus - 21:02, 37th
John Guth - 23:34, 75th
7/18/12
Phil's Tavern 5K (375)
Deb Weidman - 21:30, 50th, AG1
Hilary Goodman - 25:25, 139th
Debi Golbreski - 26:26, 159th
Donna Brzezicki - 27:50, 199th, AG3
Joan Korth Bradley - 35:50, 324th
Race Judicata 5K (150)
Zach Smith - 17:35, 2nd
Carl Goldschmidt - 18:50, 5th, AG1
Nancy Smith - 20:32, 10th, 1F
Race Calendar (Club Races in Bold)
July
28: Run For The Hill Of It 5M, philadelphia PA, www.runforthehillodfit.org
28: Weekend Warrior Trail 4 Person Relay, Shillington PA, www.makebreak.com
28: Meelard Shuffle XC 5K, Elverson PA, www.meelardshuffle.com
28: Summer Fun Fest 5K/2.5M Walk/Fun Run Boyertown PA, gtangus@aol.com
28: Whitetail Preserve 4K Summer Biathlon, Bloomsburg PA, barb123@ptd.net
29: Extreme Dutch Country 15M Bike Race, Hamburg PA, www.bluemountainwildlife.com
29: Marsh Creek Raptor Run 5M/10M Trail, Downingtown PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
August
1 LVRR Summer Series 5K, Allentown PA, www.lvrr.org
4: LVRR Kids' Running Series, Multiple Distances, Allentown PA, http://lvrr.org/events/kids-series/
4: Fox Chase Away Cancer, Jenkintown PA, www.hcmfoundation.org
4: On Your Marc 5K, Eagleville PA, www.lowerprovidence.org
4: Blue Eagle 5K, Nazareth PA, http://nazarethtrackandcrosscountry.com
4: Wounded Warrior 5K Tail, Pottstown PS, www.keystonewarriors.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
8: Legs or Lindsey 5K, Collegeville PA, chanebury@msn.com
8: Hilltown Broad street K, Helltown 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, wwwharrisburgymcaraces.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 %K, Allentown PA (Dorney Park), www.runlehighvalley.com
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 Scholaships 5K, Blue Bell PA, www.mc3.edu/5k-race
6: Step out Against Domestic Violence 5K, Allentown PA, johnt@turningpointlv.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: Topton Terror 5K/1M, Mertztown PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
7: Steamtown Matathoin, Scranton PA, www.steamtownmarathon.com
3: 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
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: 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
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
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
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
Keep me posted on favorite races and your race results.
Bill
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Help The Cause, Yo Jill, Go Rob, Go Long And Go Strong
Get Surveyed
Here's a survey exploring the reasons people run races. Post race pizza is not mentioned in the survey for some strange reason. Take it (I did) and help a runner get her Ph.D. You don't have to be out in York or Lancaster to participate.
You are invited to participate in this research study about your motivation to participate in 5K races! The following information is provided in order to help you to make an informed decision whether or not to participate. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask. You are eligible to participate because you are over the age of 18 and reside in the Harrisburg or York areas of Pennsylvania and/or you have participated in a local running club or race. The purpose of this study is to gain an understanding of the motivations of 5K race participants in the Harrisburg and York areas of Pennsylvania. The findings from this study will be available to race directors at Central Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations as a guide to plan a successful 5K race fundraiser for a worthy cause and/or to increase participation in their current 5K race.
Your participation will include completing a survey online that will take approximately 10 minutes. In the survey, I will be asking you about your intentions to participate in 5K races in the upcoming months. Once these intended 5K races occur, I will retrieve the finishers list from the race director to record your finisher status. Also, you will be given the opportunity to volunteer for the second part of this study, one-on-one interviews expanding on 5K race motivations, what might hinder your participation in a race and your idea of a good race. Please note that you may experience minimal discomfort answering questions regarding your feelings about running.
Your participation in this study is voluntary. You are free to decide not to participate in this study or to withdraw at any time. If you choose to participate, you may withdraw at any time by notifying the Project Director. Upon your request to withdraw, all information pertaining to you will be destroyed. If you choose to participate, all information will be held in the strictest confidence. Your response will be considered only in combination with those from other participants. The information obtained in the study may be published in scientific journals or presented at scientific meetings but your identity will be kept strictly confidential.
Upon completion of the survey, your name will be entered into drawings for a $250 Gift Card at Inside Track or Dicks Sporting Goods (your choice) and a 1-Year Membership to Momentum (a popular local women's fitness facility).
Thank you for your consideration!
Nikki
Nicolette Bell, IUP Ph.D. Candidate
Follow this link to the Survey: Take the Survey
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DIXON UNIVERSITY CENTER IUP Sociology Dept
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Harrisburg, PA 17110 Phone: 724.357.3930
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Jill Had Them Run Up The Hill
Got to help at the Quadzilla 15K trail race up at Trexler Preserve on Sunday. Great job by Jill Forsythe to pull off the event only a few days removed from surgery. Either the runners were all trail veterans or delusional from the heat but every one of the finishers was thrilled to have run. Stopping sweaty in the chute when there's a downhill finish is an interesting experience.
He's A Marketing Icon
Our running friends in Canada will soon see our own Rob Gallagher as the face of Marathon Bermuda in the marketing campaign for the 2013 race. Rob is shown waving and smiling while running. I know many were hoping for a "beefcake" shot but Rob's a bit classier than that.
A Big Weekend (or Two)
Good luck to Mary Latza, Jen Hooper and others who are of to the Ironman Lake Placid. Also a run well to bob Bodkin at this weekend's Vermont 100 miler and next week to Wayne Sigler who'll be doing the Burning River 100 miler in Ohio. Bob is running Vermont as a fund-raiser for the HCM oundation. Here's a link to Bob's page: http://www.active.com/donate/hcmteamchallenge/vermont100 Anybody else have an extreme event coming up?
Club Races
Next up the Half Wit Half for all the nit-wits out there.
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 20: Third Thirsty Thursday, Reading PA
Nov 24: Habitat 5K, Quakertown PA
Nov 25: Dirty Bird 15K Trail, Birdsboro PA
Race Results
All sorts of crazy events this weekend including a Spartan Run and a Mud Run. Mary Latza got in her final tune ups for Lake Placid, all while the Back On My Feet ultra and relay were taking place. Whew!
7/15/12
Anthracite Olympic Tri (86)
Mary Latza - 3:06:42, 54th
Quadzilla 15K Trail (3223)
Wayne Sigler - 1:26:01, 33rd
Swamp Feinauer - 1:33:11, 73rd
Laurie Reinhart - 1:48:59, 170th
Merrill Mud Run (3,000+)
Mary Grucella - 46:33, 1,953rd
Spartan Race (2,011)
Michael Womelsdorf - 3:46:57, 1,713
7/14/12
Back On My Feet Relay
Crohn's Busters 2 (Jack Heely) - 84.56 M, 11:31:38
Midnight Madness Run (296)
Rob Gallagher - 58:52, 13th
Steelman open water 3.1M Swim (94)
Mary Latza - 1:59:28, 82nd
Spartan Race (3,859)
Jenn Bishop - 2:49:04, 1,805
Run Big Or Go Home 5K (160)
Donna Brzezicki - 28:14, 67th, AG2
Gayle King - 40:10, 152nd, AG2
7/11/12
Moyer 5K (451)
Dean Dimmig - 19:19, 21st
Jim Mastrianni - 20:13, 42nd
Warren Taylor - 23:16, 94th, AG1
Donna Brzezicki - 27:25, 193rd, AG1
Steve Steklenski - 27:54, 208th
Dave Koenig - 29:43, 269th
Race Calendar (Club Races in Bold)
July
18: Phil's Tavern 5K, Blue Bell PA, www.aarclub.com
19: Third Thirsty Thursday 5K, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
21: LVRR Kids' Running Series, Multiple Distances, Allentown PA, http://lvrr.org/events/kids-series/
21: Running of the Bears 5K/1M, Boyertown PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
21: Chasin for Chalfin 10K Trail, Coatesville PA, www.chasinforchalfin.com
21: Bald Bear Tri, Macungie PA, www.trimaxendurancesports.com
21: Hey I Know You 5K, Macungie PA, www.heyiknowyou.org
21: Dask & Dip 5K/1M, Quakertown PA, www.prideofquakertown.org
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
23: Fairway 5K/10K, Exton PA, www.oneruntogether.org
24: Tuesday in the Park 5K, Pottstown PA, www.runreg.com
25: Peddlar's Village 5K, Lahaska PA, www,active.com
28: Run For The Hill Of It 5M, philadelphia PA, www.runforthehillodfit.org
28: Weekend Warrior Trail 4 Person Relay, Shillington PA, www.makebreak.com
28: Meelard Shuffle XC 5K, Elverson PA, www.meelardshuffle.com
28: Summer fun 5K/2.5M Walk/Fun Run Boyertown PA, gtangus@aol.com
28: Whitetail Preserve 4K Summer Biathlon, Bloomsburg PA, barb123@ptd.net
29: Extreme Dutch Country 15M Bike Race, Hamburg PA, www.bluemountainwildlife.com
29: Marsh Creek Raptor Run 5M/10M Trail, Downingtown PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
August
1 LVRR Summer Series 5K, Allentown PA, www.lvrr.org
4: LVRR Kids' Running Series, Multiple Distances, Allentown PA, http://lvrr.org/events/kids-series/
4: Fox Chase Away Cancer, Jenkintown PA, www.hcmfoundation.org
4: On Your Marc 5K, Eagleville PA, www.lowerprovidence.org
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
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/
19: Run 4 Sam 4M/10K/2M Walk, Reading PA, run4sam@comcast.com
19: Truskey 5K/10K, Tamaqua PA, truskey@ptd.net
21: Radnor Red 5K Steeplechase, Malvern PA, carlycsmith@gmail.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
26: Run Wild at the Zoo 5K/10K, Schnecksville PA, rwww.runwildatlvzoo.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: 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: Via Marathon/Relay/Half marathon, Allentown PA, www.vianet.org
9: Harrisburg Half Marathon & Relay, harrisburg PA, wwwharrisburgymcaraces.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
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
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
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: 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
7: Topton Terror 5K/1M, Mertztown PA, www.pretzelcitysports.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
14: Souderton 5 miler, Souderton PA, www.pretzelcitysports.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
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
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: Dog Day 5K, Doylestown PA, www.dogday5k.org
10: HTCC 5K, Bethlehem PA, www.hanovercommunitycenter.com
10: Trenton Half Marathon, Trenton NJ, www.trentonhalf.com
11: Media Mud Stain, Media PA, www.trimaxendurancesports.com
11: Sprains & Strains 5K, Wyomissing PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
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
Keep me posted on favorite races and your race results.
Bill
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Your participation will include completing a survey online that will take approximately 10 minutes. In the survey, I will be asking you about your intentions to participate in 5K races in the upcoming months. Once these intended 5K races occur, I will retrieve the finishers list from the race director to record your finisher status. Also, you will be given the opportunity to volunteer for the second part of this study, one-on-one interviews expanding on 5K race motivations, what might hinder your participation in a race and your idea of a good race. Please note that you may experience minimal discomfort answering questions regarding your feelings about running.
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Jill Had Them Run Up The Hill
Got to help at the Quadzilla 15K trail race up at Trexler Preserve on Sunday. Great job by Jill Forsythe to pull off the event only a few days removed from surgery. Either the runners were all trail veterans or delusional from the heat but every one of the finishers was thrilled to have run. Stopping sweaty in the chute when there's a downhill finish is an interesting experience.
He's A Marketing Icon
Our running friends in Canada will soon see our own Rob Gallagher as the face of Marathon Bermuda in the marketing campaign for the 2013 race. Rob is shown waving and smiling while running. I know many were hoping for a "beefcake" shot but Rob's a bit classier than that.
A Big Weekend (or Two)
Good luck to Mary Latza, Jen Hooper and others who are of to the Ironman Lake Placid. Also a run well to bob Bodkin at this weekend's Vermont 100 miler and next week to Wayne Sigler who'll be doing the Burning River 100 miler in Ohio. Bob is running Vermont as a fund-raiser for the HCM oundation. Here's a link to Bob's page: http://www.active.com/donate/hcmteamchallenge/vermont100 Anybody else have an extreme event coming up?
Club Races
Next up the Half Wit Half for all the nit-wits out there.
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 20: Third Thirsty Thursday, Reading PA
Nov 24: Habitat 5K, Quakertown PA
Nov 25: Dirty Bird 15K Trail, Birdsboro PA
Race Results
All sorts of crazy events this weekend including a Spartan Run and a Mud Run. Mary Latza got in her final tune ups for Lake Placid, all while the Back On My Feet ultra and relay were taking place. Whew!
7/15/12
Anthracite Olympic Tri (86)
Mary Latza - 3:06:42, 54th
Quadzilla 15K Trail (3223)
Wayne Sigler - 1:26:01, 33rd
Swamp Feinauer - 1:33:11, 73rd
Laurie Reinhart - 1:48:59, 170th
Merrill Mud Run (3,000+)
Mary Grucella - 46:33, 1,953rd
Spartan Race (2,011)
Michael Womelsdorf - 3:46:57, 1,713
7/14/12
Back On My Feet Relay
Crohn's Busters 2 (Jack Heely) - 84.56 M, 11:31:38
Midnight Madness Run (296)
Rob Gallagher - 58:52, 13th
Steelman open water 3.1M Swim (94)
Mary Latza - 1:59:28, 82nd
Spartan Race (3,859)
Jenn Bishop - 2:49:04, 1,805
Run Big Or Go Home 5K (160)
Donna Brzezicki - 28:14, 67th, AG2
Gayle King - 40:10, 152nd, AG2
7/11/12
Moyer 5K (451)
Dean Dimmig - 19:19, 21st
Jim Mastrianni - 20:13, 42nd
Warren Taylor - 23:16, 94th, AG1
Donna Brzezicki - 27:25, 193rd, AG1
Steve Steklenski - 27:54, 208th
Dave Koenig - 29:43, 269th
Race Calendar (Club Races in Bold)
July
18: Phil's Tavern 5K, Blue Bell PA, www.aarclub.com
19: Third Thirsty Thursday 5K, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
21: LVRR Kids' Running Series, Multiple Distances, Allentown PA, http://lvrr.org/events/kids-series/
21: Running of the Bears 5K/1M, Boyertown PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
21: Chasin for Chalfin 10K Trail, Coatesville PA, www.chasinforchalfin.com
21: Bald Bear Tri, Macungie PA, www.trimaxendurancesports.com
21: Hey I Know You 5K, Macungie PA, www.heyiknowyou.org
21: Dask & Dip 5K/1M, Quakertown PA, www.prideofquakertown.org
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
23: Fairway 5K/10K, Exton PA, www.oneruntogether.org
24: Tuesday in the Park 5K, Pottstown PA, www.runreg.com
25: Peddlar's Village 5K, Lahaska PA, www,active.com
28: Run For The Hill Of It 5M, philadelphia PA, www.runforthehillodfit.org
28: Weekend Warrior Trail 4 Person Relay, Shillington PA, www.makebreak.com
28: Meelard Shuffle XC 5K, Elverson PA, www.meelardshuffle.com
28: Summer fun 5K/2.5M Walk/Fun Run Boyertown PA, gtangus@aol.com
28: Whitetail Preserve 4K Summer Biathlon, Bloomsburg PA, barb123@ptd.net
29: Extreme Dutch Country 15M Bike Race, Hamburg PA, www.bluemountainwildlife.com
29: Marsh Creek Raptor Run 5M/10M Trail, Downingtown PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
August
1 LVRR Summer Series 5K, Allentown PA, www.lvrr.org
4: LVRR Kids' Running Series, Multiple Distances, Allentown PA, http://lvrr.org/events/kids-series/
4: Fox Chase Away Cancer, Jenkintown PA, www.hcmfoundation.org
4: On Your Marc 5K, Eagleville PA, www.lowerprovidence.org
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
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/
19: Run 4 Sam 4M/10K/2M Walk, Reading PA, run4sam@comcast.com
19: Truskey 5K/10K, Tamaqua PA, truskey@ptd.net
21: Radnor Red 5K Steeplechase, Malvern PA, carlycsmith@gmail.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
26: Run Wild at the Zoo 5K/10K, Schnecksville PA, rwww.runwildatlvzoo.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: 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: Via Marathon/Relay/Half marathon, Allentown PA, www.vianet.org
9: Harrisburg Half Marathon & Relay, harrisburg PA, wwwharrisburgymcaraces.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
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
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
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: 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
7: Topton Terror 5K/1M, Mertztown PA, www.pretzelcitysports.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
14: Souderton 5 miler, Souderton PA, www.pretzelcitysports.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
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
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: Dog Day 5K, Doylestown PA, www.dogday5k.org
10: HTCC 5K, Bethlehem PA, www.hanovercommunitycenter.com
10: Trenton Half Marathon, Trenton NJ, www.trentonhalf.com
11: Media Mud Stain, Media PA, www.trimaxendurancesports.com
11: Sprains & Strains 5K, Wyomissing PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
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
Keep me posted on favorite races and your race results.
Bill
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Keep Cool, A Training Plan, Duh!, Back to Bosons
Keeping Cool
Fortunately, the intense heat that plagued us for a while appears to have broken and we'll be in the 80s for a while. Good news for this weekend's racers at the Quadzilla and other events.
Training Plan
Looking or a training plan or your next big race? If you're like me, you're too cheap to buy a book or, God forbid, hire a personal trainer.. Well, here's a way to get a plan, semi-personalized, but still better than winging it entirely. http://health.nytimes.com/run-well/ I've no used it so there's no testimonial evidence that I can offer as to the utility of any of the plans but the coaches at least have major-league street cred.
How To Place in a Hilly Race
One of my favorite pieces of inane running advice came some years back from our friends at Runners' World. Their clever advice was to increase your speed when you came to a long hill and to maintain it all the way to the top. Then, to administer the coup de grace, the recommendation was to find another gear after hitting the crest rather than easing off and resting. They may has well givent he advice that the best way to win a race is to run aster than everyone else.
Some Fundamentals #2
Figured out how the Higgs Boson effects running. It is the manifestation of the Higgs Field, a sort of cosmic molasses which exerts a drag on other particles, causing them to have mass. While that is good because otherwise we would not exist, absent the Higgs Field, we would all be able to run at the speed of light. So, are you an optimist who celebrates the drag that fosters our existence or a pessimist who laments not being able to travel at 299,792,485 meters/second (or ~186,000 miles/second)?
Club Races
Trail event #2 at the sold-out Quadzilla followed by rehydration at the Third Thirsty Thursday. Yum.
Jul 15: Quadzilla 15K Trail, Schnecksville PA
Jul 19: Third Thirsty Thursday, Reading PA
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 20: Third Thirsty Thursday, Reading PA
Nov 24: Habitat 5K, Quakertown PA
Nov 25: Dirty Bird 15K Trail, Birdsboro PA
Race Results
Back to normal on race results with the July 3-4 events contributing to the fun.
7/8/12
Mad Marathon
Chris Garges - 2:59:51h
Double Trouble 30K (93)
Neil Policelli - 3:47:31, 63rd
Robert Kovar - 4:21:59, 91st
Double Trouble 15K (302)
Terry Rooney - 1:32:44, 86th
Neil Policelli -1:47:39, 165th
Robert Kovar - 2:03:20, 249th
Debi Golbreski - 2:05:08, 255th
7/7/12
Race Street 15K (120)
John Guth - 1:28:48, 89th, AG2
Michelle Litke - 1:44:26, 114th, AG3
Race Street 4M (96)
Jennifer Serfass - 32:08, 32nd, AG1
Brian Serfass - 32:18, 53rd, AG3
Firecracker 5M (136)
Ted Andrus - 35:53, 34th, AG3
7/4/12
Revolutionary Run 10K (599)
Dean Dimmig - 41:54, 39th
Kevin Beauparlant - 46:04, 79th
Stephen White - 56:17, 309th
Regina Schneider - 61:53, 437th
Revolutionary Run 5K (412)
Warren Taylor - 23:53, 43rd, AG1
Firecracker 4M (191)
Steve Foster - 26:35, 24th, AG3
Neil Policelli - 27:43, 38th, AG1
Brian Serfass - 30:19, 66th
Michelle Litke - 36:58, 124th, AG2
Norristown 5K (180)
Kent Prizer - 22:31, 24th
Nancy Moldofsky - 28:30, 85th
Philip Moldofsky - 30:27, 101st
Race Calendar (Club Races in Bold)
July
10: Trottin Tims Tuesday Evening 5K, Birdsboro PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
10: Rustic Rage Off Road Duathlon, Birdsboro PA, www.makebreak.com
11: Moyer 5K, Souderton PA, http://www.emoyer.com
11: LVRR Summer Series 5K, Allentown PA, www.lvrr.org
12: Midsummer Night 5K, Wynnewood PA, www.brynmawrrunningco.com
14: Run Big or Run Home, Doylestown PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
14: Reigning Fire 5K, Mt. Joy PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
14-15: PA Spartan Sprint Mud Run, Palmerton PA, www.spartanrace.com
14: Jingle in July, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
14: Quiet Vallet Rooster XC 5K, Stroudsburg PA, www.timberhilltiming.com
15: Steelman Open Water 1.5M Swin, Quakertown PA, www.steelmantriathlon.com
15: Quadzilla 15K Trail, Schnecksville PA, www.quadzilla15k.com
15: Jog 'N Hog 4M, Yardley PA, www.jognhog.com
15: Merrell Down & Dirty Mud Run 5K/10K, Philadelphia PA, www.downanddirtymudrun.com
18: Phil's Tavern 5K, Blue Bell PA, www.aarclub.com
19: Third Thirsty Thursday 5K, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
21: LVRR Kids' Running Series, Multiple Distances, Allentown PA, http://lvrr.org/events/kids-series/
21: Running of the Bears 5K/1M, Boyertown PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
21: Chasin for Chalfin 10K Trail, Coatesville PA, www.chasinforchalfin.com
21: Bald Bear Tri, Macungie PA, www.trimaxendurancesports.com
21: Hey I Know You 5K, Macungie PA, www.heyiknowyou.org
21: Dask & Dip 5K/1M, Quakertown PA, www.prideofquakertown.org
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
23: Fairway 5K/10K, Exton PA, www.oneruntogether.org
24: Tuesday in the Park 5K, Pottstown PA, www.runreg.com
25: Peddlar's Village 5K, Lahaska PA, www,active.com
28: Run For The Hill Of It 5M, philadelphia PA, www.runforthehillodfit.org
28: Weekend Warrior Trail 4 Person Relay, Shillington PA, www.makebreak.com
28: Meelard Shuffle XC 5K, Elverson PA, www.meelardshuffle.com
28: Summer fun 5K/2.5M Walk/Fun Run Boyertown PA, gtangus@aol.com
28: Whitetail Preserve 4K Summer Biathlon, Bloomsburg PA, barb123@ptd.net
29: Extreme Dutch Country 15M Bike Race, Hamburg PA, www.bluemountainwildlife.com
29: Marsh Creek Raptor Run 5M/10M Trail, Downingtown PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
August
1 LVRR Summer Series 5K, Allentown PA, www.lvrr.org
4: LVRR Kids' Running Series, Multiple Distances, Allentown PA, http://lvrr.org/events/kids-series/
4: Fox Chase Away Cancer, Jenkintown PA, www.hcmfoundation.org
4: On Your Marc 5K, Eagleville PA, www.lowerprovidence.org
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
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: 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: Truskey 5K/10K, Tamaqua PA, truskey@ptd.net
21: Radnor Red 5K Steeplechase, Malvern PA, carlycsmith@gmail.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
26: Run Wild at the Zoo 5K/10K, Schnecksville PA, rwww.runwildatlvzoo.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: 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: Via Marathon/Relay/Half marathon, Allentown PA, www.vianet.org
9: Harrisburg Half Marathon & Relay, harrisburg PA, wwwharrisburgymcaraces.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
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
23: HITS Open/sprint/Olympic/Half-Iron/Iron Tri, Coopersburg NY, http://www.hitstriathlonseries.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
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: 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
7: Topton Terror 5K/1M, Mertztown PA, www.pretzelcitysports.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
14: Souderton 5 miler, Souderton PA, www.pretzelcitysports.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 un Mud Run & Little Filthy Kids' Fun Run, Philadelphia PA, www.filthyfunevents.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
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: Dog Day 5K, Doylestown PA, www.dogday5k.org
10: HTCC 5K, Bethlehem PA, www.hanovercommunitycenter.com
10: Trenton Half Marathon, Trenton NJ, www.trentonhalf.com
11: Media Mud Stain, Media PA, www.trimaxendurancesports.com
11: Sprains & Strains 5K, Wyomissing PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
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
Keep me posted on favorite races and your race results.
Bill
Fortunately, the intense heat that plagued us for a while appears to have broken and we'll be in the 80s for a while. Good news for this weekend's racers at the Quadzilla and other events.
Training Plan
Looking or a training plan or your next big race? If you're like me, you're too cheap to buy a book or, God forbid, hire a personal trainer.. Well, here's a way to get a plan, semi-personalized, but still better than winging it entirely. http://health.nytimes.com/run-well/ I've no used it so there's no testimonial evidence that I can offer as to the utility of any of the plans but the coaches at least have major-league street cred.
How To Place in a Hilly Race
One of my favorite pieces of inane running advice came some years back from our friends at Runners' World. Their clever advice was to increase your speed when you came to a long hill and to maintain it all the way to the top. Then, to administer the coup de grace, the recommendation was to find another gear after hitting the crest rather than easing off and resting. They may has well givent he advice that the best way to win a race is to run aster than everyone else.
Some Fundamentals #2
Figured out how the Higgs Boson effects running. It is the manifestation of the Higgs Field, a sort of cosmic molasses which exerts a drag on other particles, causing them to have mass. While that is good because otherwise we would not exist, absent the Higgs Field, we would all be able to run at the speed of light. So, are you an optimist who celebrates the drag that fosters our existence or a pessimist who laments not being able to travel at 299,792,485 meters/second (or ~186,000 miles/second)?
Club Races
Trail event #2 at the sold-out Quadzilla followed by rehydration at the Third Thirsty Thursday. Yum.
Jul 15: Quadzilla 15K Trail, Schnecksville PA
Jul 19: Third Thirsty Thursday, Reading PA
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 20: Third Thirsty Thursday, Reading PA
Nov 24: Habitat 5K, Quakertown PA
Nov 25: Dirty Bird 15K Trail, Birdsboro PA
Race Results
Back to normal on race results with the July 3-4 events contributing to the fun.
7/8/12
Mad Marathon
Chris Garges - 2:59:51h
Double Trouble 30K (93)
Neil Policelli - 3:47:31, 63rd
Robert Kovar - 4:21:59, 91st
Double Trouble 15K (302)
Terry Rooney - 1:32:44, 86th
Neil Policelli -1:47:39, 165th
Robert Kovar - 2:03:20, 249th
Debi Golbreski - 2:05:08, 255th
7/7/12
Race Street 15K (120)
John Guth - 1:28:48, 89th, AG2
Michelle Litke - 1:44:26, 114th, AG3
Race Street 4M (96)
Jennifer Serfass - 32:08, 32nd, AG1
Brian Serfass - 32:18, 53rd, AG3
Firecracker 5M (136)
Ted Andrus - 35:53, 34th, AG3
7/4/12
Revolutionary Run 10K (599)
Dean Dimmig - 41:54, 39th
Kevin Beauparlant - 46:04, 79th
Stephen White - 56:17, 309th
Regina Schneider - 61:53, 437th
Revolutionary Run 5K (412)
Warren Taylor - 23:53, 43rd, AG1
Firecracker 4M (191)
Steve Foster - 26:35, 24th, AG3
Neil Policelli - 27:43, 38th, AG1
Brian Serfass - 30:19, 66th
Michelle Litke - 36:58, 124th, AG2
Norristown 5K (180)
Kent Prizer - 22:31, 24th
Nancy Moldofsky - 28:30, 85th
Philip Moldofsky - 30:27, 101st
Race Calendar (Club Races in Bold)
July
10: Trottin Tims Tuesday Evening 5K, Birdsboro PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
10: Rustic Rage Off Road Duathlon, Birdsboro PA, www.makebreak.com
11: Moyer 5K, Souderton PA, http://www.emoyer.com
11: LVRR Summer Series 5K, Allentown PA, www.lvrr.org
12: Midsummer Night 5K, Wynnewood PA, www.brynmawrrunningco.com
14: Run Big or Run Home, Doylestown PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
14: Reigning Fire 5K, Mt. Joy PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
14-15: PA Spartan Sprint Mud Run, Palmerton PA, www.spartanrace.com
14: Jingle in July, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
14: Quiet Vallet Rooster XC 5K, Stroudsburg PA, www.timberhilltiming.com
15: Steelman Open Water 1.5M Swin, Quakertown PA, www.steelmantriathlon.com
15: Quadzilla 15K Trail, Schnecksville PA, www.quadzilla15k.com
15: Jog 'N Hog 4M, Yardley PA, www.jognhog.com
15: Merrell Down & Dirty Mud Run 5K/10K, Philadelphia PA, www.downanddirtymudrun.com
18: Phil's Tavern 5K, Blue Bell PA, www.aarclub.com
19: Third Thirsty Thursday 5K, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
21: LVRR Kids' Running Series, Multiple Distances, Allentown PA, http://lvrr.org/events/kids-series/
21: Running of the Bears 5K/1M, Boyertown PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
21: Chasin for Chalfin 10K Trail, Coatesville PA, www.chasinforchalfin.com
21: Bald Bear Tri, Macungie PA, www.trimaxendurancesports.com
21: Hey I Know You 5K, Macungie PA, www.heyiknowyou.org
21: Dask & Dip 5K/1M, Quakertown PA, www.prideofquakertown.org
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
23: Fairway 5K/10K, Exton PA, www.oneruntogether.org
24: Tuesday in the Park 5K, Pottstown PA, www.runreg.com
25: Peddlar's Village 5K, Lahaska PA, www,active.com
28: Run For The Hill Of It 5M, philadelphia PA, www.runforthehillodfit.org
28: Weekend Warrior Trail 4 Person Relay, Shillington PA, www.makebreak.com
28: Meelard Shuffle XC 5K, Elverson PA, www.meelardshuffle.com
28: Summer fun 5K/2.5M Walk/Fun Run Boyertown PA, gtangus@aol.com
28: Whitetail Preserve 4K Summer Biathlon, Bloomsburg PA, barb123@ptd.net
29: Extreme Dutch Country 15M Bike Race, Hamburg PA, www.bluemountainwildlife.com
29: Marsh Creek Raptor Run 5M/10M Trail, Downingtown PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
August
1 LVRR Summer Series 5K, Allentown PA, www.lvrr.org
4: LVRR Kids' Running Series, Multiple Distances, Allentown PA, http://lvrr.org/events/kids-series/
4: Fox Chase Away Cancer, Jenkintown PA, www.hcmfoundation.org
4: On Your Marc 5K, Eagleville PA, www.lowerprovidence.org
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
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: 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: Truskey 5K/10K, Tamaqua PA, truskey@ptd.net
21: Radnor Red 5K Steeplechase, Malvern PA, carlycsmith@gmail.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
26: Run Wild at the Zoo 5K/10K, Schnecksville PA, rwww.runwildatlvzoo.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: 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: Via Marathon/Relay/Half marathon, Allentown PA, www.vianet.org
9: Harrisburg Half Marathon & Relay, harrisburg PA, wwwharrisburgymcaraces.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
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
23: HITS Open/sprint/Olympic/Half-Iron/Iron Tri, Coopersburg NY, http://www.hitstriathlonseries.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
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: 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
7: Topton Terror 5K/1M, Mertztown PA, www.pretzelcitysports.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
14: Souderton 5 miler, Souderton PA, www.pretzelcitysports.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 un Mud Run & Little Filthy Kids' Fun Run, Philadelphia PA, www.filthyfunevents.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
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: Dog Day 5K, Doylestown PA, www.dogday5k.org
10: HTCC 5K, Bethlehem PA, www.hanovercommunitycenter.com
10: Trenton Half Marathon, Trenton NJ, www.trentonhalf.com
11: Media Mud Stain, Media PA, www.trimaxendurancesports.com
11: Sprains & Strains 5K, Wyomissing PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
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
Keep me posted on favorite races and your race results.
Bill
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Happy Fourth, More Sage Advice, Run like A Cheetah, Some Fundamentals
Happy 4th
Happy Independence Day to all. Get your fireworks as a workout and then enjoy the rest of the day with friends and family. A tardy Happy Dominion Day to all of our Canadian brethren.
Sage Advice
Last week, you learned how to run an ultra. Now how to train for an Ironman. Jen and Randy, along with Christine Murray, are off to Lake Placid in a couple of weeks. stay tuned for their results.
Jen Hooper - I think I learned the most important part is consistency and rest. usually two workouts a day, six days a week.
Randy Latza - A lot of days it's a swim in the morning and either of the other 2 disciplines after work. Also the dreaded brick workout where the bike is immediately followed by a short run. There are always a few days though where all 3 disciplines are completed.
How To Run Faster
Ever seen another runner and said, "Wow! She runs like a cheetah!" Well, here's the straight skinny on why cheetahs are so fast. Their powerful upper thighs generate great force on the foot-strike. So work on your thighs. They can achieve a very high leg turnover. So do speed work. Finally, their supple spines allow them to bring their rear feet past behind their ears when in full extension. Sorry, you're on your own for that one. Oh, and it does help to be hungry and chasing raw meat. Or a raw carrot if you're a vegan. . . http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/06/27/what-runners-can-learn-from-cheetahs/?ref=health
Some Fundamentals
Scientists at CERN announced the probable discovery of the Higgs boson at a mass of 125 billion EV. The discovery helps confirm some of the fundamental quantum theories of matter. Not sure how that helps anyone run faster or farther but I think it's way cool anyway.
Club Races
Back to back heavy duty trail runs with challenging courses, good food and great people. I'll be a volunteer at both races and look forward to seeing everyone!
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 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 20: Third Thirsty Thursday, Reading PA
Nov 24: Habitat 5K, Quakertown PA
Nov 25: Dirty Bird 15K Trail, Birdsboro PA
Race Results
Light on race results - so light that we have to reach back to the previous week to find a result. Things should heat up - no pun intended - with the July 4 races and an interesting weekend ahead.
6/20/12
Tex Mex 5K (1,325)
Tom Jennings - 21:27, 48th, AG1
Warren Taylor - 24:17, 45th, AG1
Ruth King - 26:16, 156th, AG1
Nancy Moldofsky - 30:46, 335th, AG3
Race Calendar (Club Races in Bold)
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
4: Firecracker 4M, Easton PA, www.familyymca.org
4: Celebration 5K, Norristown PA, celebration5k@yahoo.com
7: Firecracker 5M, Reading PA, www.makebreak.com
7: Race Street Run 15K/4M, Jim Thorpe PA, www.racestreetrun.org
7: Run For Sight 5K, Southampton PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
7: LVRR Kids' Running Series, Multiple Distances, Allentown PA, http://lvrr.org/events/kids-series/
8: Double Trouble 30K/15K Trail, French Creek State Park, PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
10: Trottin Tims Tuesday Evening 5K, Birdsboro PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
10: Rustic Rage Off Road Duathlon, Birdsboro PA, www.makebreak.com
11: Moyer 5K, Souderton PA, http://www.emoyer.com
11: LVRR Summer Series 5K, Allentown PA, www.lvrr.org
12: Midsummer Night 5K, Wynnewood PA, www.brynmawrrunningco.com
14: Run Big or Run Home, Doylestown PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
14: Reigning Fire 5K, Mt. Joy PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
14-15: PA Spartan Sprint Mud Run, Palmerton PA, www.spartanrace.com
14: Jingle in July, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
14: Quiet Vallet Rooster XC 5K, Stroudsburg PA, www.timberhilltiming.com
15: Steelman Open Water 1.5M Swin, Quakertown PA, www.steelmantriathlon.com
15: Quadzilla 15K Trail, Schnecksville PA, www.quadzilla15k.com
15: Jog 'N Hog 4M, Yardley PA, www.jognhog.com
15: Merrell Down & Dirty Mud Run 5K/10K, Philadelphia PA, www.downanddirtymudrun.com
18: Phil's Tavern 5K, Blue Bell PA, www.aarclub.com
19: Third Thirsty Thursday 5K, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
21: LVRR Kids' Running Series, Multiple Distances, Allentown PA, http://lvrr.org/events/kids-series/
21: Running of the Bears 5K/1M, Boyertown PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
21: Chasin for Chalfin 10K Trail, Coatesville PA, www.chasinforchalfin.com
21: Bald Bear Tri, Macungie PA, www.trimaxendurancesports.com
21: Hey I Know You 5K, Macungie PA, www.heyiknowyou.org
21: Dask & Dip 5K/1M, Quakertown PA, www.prideofquakertown.org
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
23: Fairway 5K/10K, Exton PA, www.oneruntogether.org
24: Tuesday in the Park 5K, Pottstown PA, www.runreg.com
25: Peddlar's Village 5K, Lahaska PA, www,active.com
28: Run For The Hill Of It 5M, philadelphia PA, www.runforthehillodfit.org
28: Weekend Warrior Trail 4 Person Relay, Shillington PA, www.makebreak.com
28: Meelard Shuffle XC 5K, Elverson PA, www.meelardshuffle.com
28: Summer fun 5K/2.5M Walk/Fun Run Boyertown PA, gtangus@aol.com
28: Whitetail Preserve 4K Summer Biathlon, Bloomsburg PA, barb123@ptd.net
29: Extreme Dutch Country 15M Bike Race, Hamburg PA, www.bluemountainwildlife.com
29: Marsh Creek Raptor Run 5M/10M Trail, Downingtown PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
August
1 LVRR Summer Series 5K, Allentown PA, www.lvrr.org
4: LVRR Kids' Running Series, Multiple Distances, Allentown PA, http://lvrr.org/events/kids-series/
4: Fox Chase Away Cancer, Jenkintown PA, www.hcmfoundation.org
4: On Your Marc 5K, Eagleville PA, www.lowerprovidence.org
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
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: 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: Truskey 5K/10K, Tamaqua PA, truskey@ptd.net
21: Radnor Red 5K Steeplechase, Malvern PA, carlycsmith@gmail.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
26: Run Wild at the Zoo 5K/10K, Schnecksville PA, rwww.runwildatlvzoo.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: 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: Via Marathon/Relay/Half marathon, Allentown PA, www.vianet.org
9: Harrisburg Half Marathon & Relay, harrisburg PA, wwwharrisburgymcaraces.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
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
23: HITS Open/sprint/Olympic/Half-Iron/Iron Tri, Coopersburg NY, http://www.hitstriathlonseries.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
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: 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
7: Topton Terror 5K/1M, Mertztown PA, www.pretzelcitysports.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
14: Souderton 5 miler, Souderton PA, www.pretzelcitysports.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 un Mud Run & Little Filthy Kids' Fun Run, Philadelphia PA, www.filthyfunevents.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
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: Dog Day 5K, Doylestown PA, www.dogday5k.org
10: HTCC 5K, Bethlehem PA, www.hanovercommunitycenter.com
10: Trenton Half Marathon, Trenton NJ, www.trentonhalf.com
11: Media Mud Stain, Media PA, www.trimaxendurancesports.com
11: Sprains & Strains 5K, Wyomissing PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
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
Keep me posted on favorite races and your race results.
Bill
Happy Independence Day to all. Get your fireworks as a workout and then enjoy the rest of the day with friends and family. A tardy Happy Dominion Day to all of our Canadian brethren.
Sage Advice
Last week, you learned how to run an ultra. Now how to train for an Ironman. Jen and Randy, along with Christine Murray, are off to Lake Placid in a couple of weeks. stay tuned for their results.
Jen Hooper - I think I learned the most important part is consistency and rest. usually two workouts a day, six days a week.
Randy Latza - A lot of days it's a swim in the morning and either of the other 2 disciplines after work. Also the dreaded brick workout where the bike is immediately followed by a short run. There are always a few days though where all 3 disciplines are completed.
How To Run Faster
Ever seen another runner and said, "Wow! She runs like a cheetah!" Well, here's the straight skinny on why cheetahs are so fast. Their powerful upper thighs generate great force on the foot-strike. So work on your thighs. They can achieve a very high leg turnover. So do speed work. Finally, their supple spines allow them to bring their rear feet past behind their ears when in full extension. Sorry, you're on your own for that one. Oh, and it does help to be hungry and chasing raw meat. Or a raw carrot if you're a vegan. . . http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/06/27/what-runners-can-learn-from-cheetahs/?ref=health
Some Fundamentals
Scientists at CERN announced the probable discovery of the Higgs boson at a mass of 125 billion EV. The discovery helps confirm some of the fundamental quantum theories of matter. Not sure how that helps anyone run faster or farther but I think it's way cool anyway.
Club Races
Back to back heavy duty trail runs with challenging courses, good food and great people. I'll be a volunteer at both races and look forward to seeing everyone!
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 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 20: Third Thirsty Thursday, Reading PA
Nov 24: Habitat 5K, Quakertown PA
Nov 25: Dirty Bird 15K Trail, Birdsboro PA
Race Results
Light on race results - so light that we have to reach back to the previous week to find a result. Things should heat up - no pun intended - with the July 4 races and an interesting weekend ahead.
6/20/12
Tex Mex 5K (1,325)
Tom Jennings - 21:27, 48th, AG1
Warren Taylor - 24:17, 45th, AG1
Ruth King - 26:16, 156th, AG1
Nancy Moldofsky - 30:46, 335th, AG3
Race Calendar (Club Races in Bold)
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
4: Firecracker 4M, Easton PA, www.familyymca.org
4: Celebration 5K, Norristown PA, celebration5k@yahoo.com
7: Firecracker 5M, Reading PA, www.makebreak.com
7: Race Street Run 15K/4M, Jim Thorpe PA, www.racestreetrun.org
7: Run For Sight 5K, Southampton PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
7: LVRR Kids' Running Series, Multiple Distances, Allentown PA, http://lvrr.org/events/kids-series/
8: Double Trouble 30K/15K Trail, French Creek State Park, PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
10: Trottin Tims Tuesday Evening 5K, Birdsboro PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
10: Rustic Rage Off Road Duathlon, Birdsboro PA, www.makebreak.com
11: Moyer 5K, Souderton PA, http://www.emoyer.com
11: LVRR Summer Series 5K, Allentown PA, www.lvrr.org
12: Midsummer Night 5K, Wynnewood PA, www.brynmawrrunningco.com
14: Run Big or Run Home, Doylestown PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
14: Reigning Fire 5K, Mt. Joy PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
14-15: PA Spartan Sprint Mud Run, Palmerton PA, www.spartanrace.com
14: Jingle in July, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
14: Quiet Vallet Rooster XC 5K, Stroudsburg PA, www.timberhilltiming.com
15: Steelman Open Water 1.5M Swin, Quakertown PA, www.steelmantriathlon.com
15: Quadzilla 15K Trail, Schnecksville PA, www.quadzilla15k.com
15: Jog 'N Hog 4M, Yardley PA, www.jognhog.com
15: Merrell Down & Dirty Mud Run 5K/10K, Philadelphia PA, www.downanddirtymudrun.com
18: Phil's Tavern 5K, Blue Bell PA, www.aarclub.com
19: Third Thirsty Thursday 5K, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
21: LVRR Kids' Running Series, Multiple Distances, Allentown PA, http://lvrr.org/events/kids-series/
21: Running of the Bears 5K/1M, Boyertown PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
21: Chasin for Chalfin 10K Trail, Coatesville PA, www.chasinforchalfin.com
21: Bald Bear Tri, Macungie PA, www.trimaxendurancesports.com
21: Hey I Know You 5K, Macungie PA, www.heyiknowyou.org
21: Dask & Dip 5K/1M, Quakertown PA, www.prideofquakertown.org
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
23: Fairway 5K/10K, Exton PA, www.oneruntogether.org
24: Tuesday in the Park 5K, Pottstown PA, www.runreg.com
25: Peddlar's Village 5K, Lahaska PA, www,active.com
28: Run For The Hill Of It 5M, philadelphia PA, www.runforthehillodfit.org
28: Weekend Warrior Trail 4 Person Relay, Shillington PA, www.makebreak.com
28: Meelard Shuffle XC 5K, Elverson PA, www.meelardshuffle.com
28: Summer fun 5K/2.5M Walk/Fun Run Boyertown PA, gtangus@aol.com
28: Whitetail Preserve 4K Summer Biathlon, Bloomsburg PA, barb123@ptd.net
29: Extreme Dutch Country 15M Bike Race, Hamburg PA, www.bluemountainwildlife.com
29: Marsh Creek Raptor Run 5M/10M Trail, Downingtown PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
August
1 LVRR Summer Series 5K, Allentown PA, www.lvrr.org
4: LVRR Kids' Running Series, Multiple Distances, Allentown PA, http://lvrr.org/events/kids-series/
4: Fox Chase Away Cancer, Jenkintown PA, www.hcmfoundation.org
4: On Your Marc 5K, Eagleville PA, www.lowerprovidence.org
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
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: 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: Truskey 5K/10K, Tamaqua PA, truskey@ptd.net
21: Radnor Red 5K Steeplechase, Malvern PA, carlycsmith@gmail.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
26: Run Wild at the Zoo 5K/10K, Schnecksville PA, rwww.runwildatlvzoo.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: 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: Via Marathon/Relay/Half marathon, Allentown PA, www.vianet.org
9: Harrisburg Half Marathon & Relay, harrisburg PA, wwwharrisburgymcaraces.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
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
23: HITS Open/sprint/Olympic/Half-Iron/Iron Tri, Coopersburg NY, http://www.hitstriathlonseries.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
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: 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
7: Topton Terror 5K/1M, Mertztown PA, www.pretzelcitysports.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
14: Souderton 5 miler, Souderton PA, www.pretzelcitysports.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 un Mud Run & Little Filthy Kids' Fun Run, Philadelphia PA, www.filthyfunevents.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
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: Dog Day 5K, Doylestown PA, www.dogday5k.org
10: HTCC 5K, Bethlehem PA, www.hanovercommunitycenter.com
10: Trenton Half Marathon, Trenton NJ, www.trentonhalf.com
11: Media Mud Stain, Media PA, www.trimaxendurancesports.com
11: Sprains & Strains 5K, Wyomissing PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
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
Keep me posted on favorite races and your race results.
Bill
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