New Member
Welcome to Hunter Needham. Hunter's mom Lisa has been a member for several years. Hunter tells us, "I was a high school athlete who needed something to do for exercise and competition. My mom is a runner and she convinced me to join her. So here I am". Not to mention, he's pretty good, as his Philly Half time attests.
Long Time
With the crisp temperatures comes the start of marathon season. While we had the early-season Via marathon at the start of the month, October and November are the times for most runs. The reality, however, is that it's harder to get into a marathon than it is to train. The combination of the growth of marathoning along with the need for limiting the field size means that you have to register six months in advance or more. I remember deciding to sign up for the 1978 Finger Lakes marathon about two months before the run. I did New York a few weeks later and was appalled by the enormous size of
the field at 10,000+. Now that's a medium sized half marathon.
Great Adventures
The next few weeks see some interesting adventures on the other side of the Rockies. This weekend Dana Wenzel is out at Lake Tahoe for the "Tahoe Triple" of three marathons on three consecutive days. This is Dana's second time accomplishing this feat.
Next weekent a whole crew heads out for an unofficial 47 mile jaunt. More details after they return.
Hitting The Century Mark
This post marks the 100th such item since Verizon decided that the e-mailed versions were spam. That these are still beibg read says more about your fortitude than my creativity.
Club Races
We take a short break during the daylight until the Ghouls & Fools nighttime adventure!
Oct 20: Ghouls & Fools 6.5M Nighttime Trail, Reading PA
Nov 10: Macoby Run Run 5M/5K, Green Lane PA
Nov 24: Habitat 5K, Quakertown PA
Nov 25: Dirty Bird 15K Trail, Birdsboro PA
Race ResultsCongratulations to Chris Garges for a top-100 finish in the Philly Half and a victory at the Heart to Heart 5K. Super PR for 7 year-old Brady Gallaghher at the Zombie 5K. Of course, it's easier to run fast when your dad is chasing you trying to eat your brains.
9/23/12
Alternative Half Marathon (119)
George Calaba - 1:42:07, 27th
Jerry Rossetti - !:46:50, 36th, AG1
Heart to Heart 5K (248)
Chris Garges - 16:28, 1st
Carl Goldschmidt - 18:1`7, 6th, AG1
Dean Dimmig - 19:05, 14th
Jordan Halteman - 22:10, 39th
Brian Serass - 22:41, 45th, AG1
Kelly Rickert - 25:34, 87th, AG3
Lois Johnston - 30:09, 167th, AG3
9/20/12
Third Thirsty Thursday (258)
John Guth - 24:05, 79th
9/16/12
Philadelphia Half Marathon (20,000 more or less)
Chris Garges - 1;16:23. 95th
Hunter Needham -1:19:40, 147th
Matt Coyle - 1:24:46, 286th
Jeremy Garges - 1:28:19, 401st
Paul Walsh - 1:30:54, 519th
Rob Gallagher - 1:31:24, 547th
Lauren Garges - 1:35:08, 764th
Kevin Beauparlant - 1:44:08,1,837th
Hilary Goodman - 1:44:47, 1,938th
Ann Krisher - 1:50:07, 2,931st
Kristen Hyde - 1:51:25, 3,233rd
Kristen Munoz - 1:55:11, 4,189th
Dave Gehman - 2:03:19, 6,418th
Robert Thomas - 2:05:28, 6,956th
Anna Thomas - 2:05:28, 6,957th
Mary Miller - 2:37:50, 12,889th
Lewis Munoz - 2:47:45, 13,608th
George Foedisch - 2:52:20, 13,850th
Buckman Tri (209)
Tom Jennings - 1:28:57, 47th, AG3
9/22/12
Parkinsons 5K (450+)
Jim Higgins - 26:43, 230th
9/15/12
Run For Heroes (49)
John Guth - 22:04, 12th
Catherine Boulay 5K (60)
Jessica Twardzik - 24:22, 8th, 2F
Halloween Haunt 5K (207)
Brady Gallagher - 28:47, 114th, PR
Rob Gallagher - 28:47, 115th
Operation Heroes 5K (40)
Ruth King - 26:43, 13th, AG1
Dublin Run For The Clock (66)
Dave Gehman - 24:02, 16th
Donna Brzezicki - 27:26, 30th, AG1
Race Calendar (Club Races in Bold)
September
29: Sloppy Cuckoo 13.1M/6.55M Trail, Philadelphia PA, www.uberendurancesports.com
29: Hootenany Hoedown 5K Trail w/Obstacles, Coatesville PA, www.runreg.com/3215
29: Bruiser Memorial 5K/1M, Allentown PA, www.thebruiser5k.org
29: Celtic Classic 5K/10K, Bethlehem PA, www.morningstarrotary.com
29: Tim Lambert Memorial 5K/10K, Easton PA, www.minsitrails.com/lambert5k
29: NAMI Awareness 5K, Bethlehem PA, www.namipalehighvalley.org
29: Taking Steps to End Abuse 5K, Blue Bell PA, www.wcmontco.org
29: H5K Charity 5K, Blue Bell PA, www.runh5k.com
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: Got Guts 5K, Doylestown PA, http://onlineccf1.org/gotguts
6: UFFD Fitness Decathlon, Blue Bell PA, www.brynmawyrunning.com
6: I Can Run 5K/Family Walk, Collegeville PA, www.actsportsmanagement.com
6: Octoberfest 5K-ish bar Crawl, Bethlehem PA, www.runlehighvally.com
6: Camper Scamper 5K Trail, Horsham PA, www.collegesettlement.org
6: Strides For Scholarships 5K, Blue Bell PA, www.mc3.edu/5k-race
6: Step out Against Domestic Violence 5K, Allentown PA, johnt@turningpointlv.org
6: WMAN 5 Miler, Mt. Airy PA, https://wman.worldsecuresystems.com/blocktoberfest_registration.htm
6: Kids' Duathlon,(Grades 6-12), Center Valley PA, www.triabiathlon.com
6: Routes of Hope 5K/1M, Royersford PA, www.angel34.org
6: Knights of Columbus 5K, Newtown PA, www.kofchennessey.com
6: Old School Trail Run, 5M/1M, Philadelphia PA, www.brynmawrrunningco.com
7: Oaks Fire Co. 5K, Phoenixville PA, www.brynmawrrunningco.com
7: NB Mile For Autism 1M, Center Valley PA, www.aslehighvalley.org
7: Race For Sight 15K/5K Trail, Downingtown PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
7: Kyle Pagerly Memorial 5K, Reading PA, www.kylepagerly5k.com
7: Blues Cruise Trail 50K, Blue Marsh Lake PA, www.pagodapacers.com
7: Steamtown Marathon, Scranton PA, www.steamtownmarathon.com
7: Green Ribbon 5M Trail, Upper Gwynedd PA, www.wvwa.org
7: Grandview Hospital 5K, Perkasie PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
13: CeleGREAT Walks America Marathon, White Haven PA, www.ineedtogooutside.com
13: Lehigh Gap Trail 10K/2M, Slatington PA, www.lvrr.org
13: Women's 5K Classic, Allentown PA, www.womens5kclassic.org
13: Washington Borough 5K, Washington NJ. www.boro5k.com
13: Blueman Tri, Blue Marsh Lake Reading PA, www.trimaxendurancesports.com
13: Hotfoot 8.8M/8.8K, Ft. Washington PA, www.actsportsmanagement.com
13: MVA 5K, Norristown PA, www.active.com
13: Washington Borough 5K/1M, Washington NJ, www.boro5K.com
13: Mad Dash 5K, Ewing NJ, www.jerseyhopeforhearing.com
13: 5K to Empower, Doylestown PA, www.awomansplace.org
13: I Can Help 5K, North Wales PA, www.srol.org
14: A Beby's Breath 5K, Wayne PA, www.ababysbreath.org
14: Souderton 5 Miler, Souderton PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
14: Topton Terror 5K/1M, Mertztown PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
14: IAF Cup 5K, SKippack PA, ironandy@comcast.net
15: Race To The Rescue, Pottstown PA, estherscrown@gmail.com
19-21: Runners World Half Marathon & Festival Half/10K/5K, Bethlehem PA, www.runnersworld.com
20: Towpath Trot 6K/1M, Walnutport PA, janets63@gmail.com
20: Urban Dare 5K Challenge Race, Philadelphia PA, www.urbandare.com
20: Filthy Fun Mud Run & Little Filthy Kids' Fun Run, Philadelphia PA, www.filthyfunevents.com
20: Ghouls & Fools 6.5M Nighttime Trail, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
20: Crooked Billet 5K, Warminster PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
20: Manna on Main Street 5K/1M, Lansdale PA, www.mannaonmain.org
20-21: Atlantic City Marathon/Half Marathon/10K/5K, Atlantic City NJ, www.acmarathon.org
21: Laurel House 5K, North Wales PA, www.brynmawrruningco.com
21: Octorun 13K, Hatfield PA, www.actsportsmanagement.com
21: Running For Answers 5K, Philadelphia PA, www.runningforanswer.com
27: Stoudt's Classic 12K, Adamstown PA, www.lrrclub.org
27: Run Like Hell 5K, Allentown PA, www.runlehighvalley.com
27: Cemetery Ridge 5K, Palmyra PA, www.gravelhillumc.org
27: Trick or Treat 5K/1M, Coplay PA, www.trotatthetrail.com
27: Skeleton Skurry 5K, Hatboro PA, www.philaymca/run
27: ABT 10K Mud Run, Medford NJ, www.abfmudrun.com
27: Costume Crazy 5K/1M, Parkersburg PA, www.oneruntogether.org
28: FTS Fall Frolic 5K, Quakertown PA, jge1099@comcast.net
28: Fitzy's Run 5K, Reading PA, www.laurensfoundation.org
28: Evansburg Challenge 10M Trail, Collegeville PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
28: Octoberfest Half Marathon Trail, Philadelphia PA, www.uberendurancesports.com
November
3: Victory for Voices 5K/10K, Quakertown PA, www.actsportsmanagementt.com
3: MAG 5K Fall Flash, Wrightsville PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
3: KMF Race for Ovarian Cancer Half Marathon, Williamsport PA, www.kmfraceforovariancancer.com
4: D&L Marathon/Half Marathon, Easton PA, http://www.active.com/running/northampton-pa/delaware-and-lehigh-heritage-marathon-and-half-marathon-2012
4: Princeton Half Marathon, Princeton NJ, www.princetonhalfmarathon.com
4: Dog Day 5K, Doylestown PA, www.dogday5k.org
4: Oley Valley Classic 10M/5K, Oley PA, www.pagodapacers.org
10: WHYY Y12K 12K, Philadelphia PA, www.whyy.org/12k
10: HTCC 5K, Bethlehem PA, www.hanovercommunitycenter.com
10: Trenton Half Marathon, Trenton NJ, www.trentonhalf.com
10: Macoby Run Run 5M/5K, Green Lane PA, http://www.active.com/running/green-lane-pa/macoby-run-5k-5-mile-and-1mile-kids-fun-run-2012
11: Media Mud Stain 5M/10M Trail, Media PA, www.trimaxendurancesports.com
11: Sprains & Strains 5K, Wyomissing PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
11: South Mountain 10M/5K, Bethlehem PA, www.lvrr.org
17-18: Philadelphia Marathon/Half/8K, Philadelphia PA, www.philadelphiamarathon.com
18: Emmaus Fall Classic 3.5M, Emmaus PA, www.runlehighvalley.com
22: Pumpkin Pie 5K, Nazareth PA, www.nazarethymca.org
22: Run For The Diamonds 9M, Berwick PA, www.runfordiamonds.com
24: Habitat 5K, Quakertown PA, www.quakertownrotary.org
25: Dirty Bird 15K Trail, Birdsboro PA, www.prestzelcitysports.com
28: Lights in the Parkway 5K, Allentown PA, www.runlehighvcalley.com
December
1: Jingle Bell 5K, Bethlehem PA, www.jbrlv.kintera.org
8: Jingle Bell 5K, Newtown A, www.jbrbucks.kintera.org
18: Kris Kringle 5M, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
Keep me posted on favorite races and your race results.
Bill
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Book Report, The Hardest Part of Boston, A Blunted Lance
Book Review
This from Herb Townsend about a book by Carol Montgomery: "Just thought you might be interested in learning that Carol has just published her new book entitled, Tapping the Fountain of Youth, Profiles of Women Runners Over 50." It describes 28 women athletes, ranging in age from 50 to over 80. Each woman tells her story in her own words beginning with early life and family, to getting started in running, with training methods, diet, dealing with injuries, accomplishments, and future goals.
Some of the women profiled in this book are downright amazing. For example, Lois Ann Gilmore, discovered running in her 60s after recovering from breast cancer, survived a stroke in her 70s, and now sets age-group records in her 80s. All of the stories are inspiring. Women of all ages and abilities will find this book fascinating. All will identify with, learn from, and be inspired, by the accomplishments of these athletes. Kathrine Switzer, well-known as the first woman to officially compete in the Boston Marathon, notes in her foreward, All female road racers should read this book at sometime in their running lives, because guess what? Ready or not, were all going to get older.
Carol has done an amazing job of documenting how many women have found not only the benefits of running on their fitness, appearance, and outlook on life, but the way in which these benefits continue with age. Truly a fountain of youth! The book is now available on Amazon.com
Beantown
Boston Marathon registration opened this week for runners who had at least a 10 minute cushion against their qualifying time. This will stay open until the 15th. If the race is not sold out, registration reopens on the 21st through the 24th, will applicants accepted based on the fastest in their age/gender group. If slots still remain, a final round of registration opens on the 24th for those mortals who have merely beaten their qualifying time. One wonders if marathoning, especially in big name ones, has gotten so out of control that it's more effort to register than it is to train for and run the race.
Lanceless
It looks like anyone looking for Lance Armstrong in your local marathon will be sorely disappointed. thanks to his investigation by the US ADA, he's banned from participating in any sanctioned events like the USATF. Maybe we can get him to come to a local 5K. The interesting thing I saw was that every second place finisher in the TDFs won by Armstrong has been either implicated or nailed for doping or admitted doping on the pro circuit. Which mean that a doping cyclist will get Lance's TDF titles if he gets stripped by the doping authorities. I've always said there are two kinds of cyclists - those who are clean and those on the podium.
Club Races
A trail double header, one significantly less painful than the other followed by one of my favorite trail runs in Birdsboro on the 9th. Finishing the Hit the Hay with a stream crossing so that you're cleaned up at the end is a nice touch.
Sep 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
Two weeks of results and those who ran on the 9th were the smartest of the bunch. Too many kudos to pass around, from Nolan Pernia on Sunday to all the Via and Bird in Hand runners to the Labor
Painers to Chris Garges and the first Saucon Rail to Trails 10K
9/9/12
Via Marathon (544)
Rob Gallagher - 3:15:33, 56th
Kurt Dannerth - 3:30:47, 122nd
Robert Kovar - 4:32:15:, 420th
John Guth - 4:37:33, 433rd
Jack Heely - 4:48:15, 461st
Via Marathon Relay (220)
Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba (Christine Murray) 3:37:52, 50th 1st Corp Mixed
Sol Lipton Half Marathon (69)
Neil Policelli - 1:44:49, 15th, AG1
Nolan Pernia - 1:45:25, 16th, AG1
Heidi Pernia - 1:47:59n 19th, AG1
Delaware Diamond Half Iron (173)
Ira Meyers - 5:02:32, 19th, AG2
Skylands Olympic Tri (228)
Nancy Smith - 1:21:12, 15th, 2F, AG1
George Foedisch - 1:43:29, 125th
9/8/12
Bird in Hand Half Marathon (1,069)
Kristin Munoz - 1:53:28, 188th
Joan Korth Bradley - 2:48:36, 926th
Quakerman Half Iron Tri (72)
David Smith - 5:23:03, 6th
Quakerman Olympic Tri (120)
Tracy Jenkins - 3:27:17, 34th, 2FM
Run For Heroes 5K (49)
John Guth - 22:04, 12th
Dublin Run For The Clock (66)
Dave Gehman - 24:02, 16th
Donna Brzezicki - 27:26, 30th, AG1
9/4/12
Saucon Rail Trail 10K (302)
Jeremy Garges - 4111, 19th
Rob Gallagher - 41:29, 21st
Jeff Dimmig- 43:31, 31st
Kurt Dannerth - 44:24, 37th
Glenn Appel - 44:27, 39th
Nolan Pernia - 44:47, 46th
Penh Beidler - 46:14, 55th
Carolyn Brzezicki - 47:15, 69th
Anthony Clark - 47L16, 70th
Udon Beidler - 52:04, 123rd
Michelle Garges - 53:40, 140th
Don Kuntzman - 59:08, 196th
Cesar Pernia - 63:25, 237th
Zach Pernia - 63:26, 238th
Mary Pacell - 66;23, 256th
Christine Torchia - 70:58, 276th
9/3/12
Labor Pains 12 Hour Endurance (211)
Michael Womelsdorf - 50Miles, 10:22:28, 27th
Neil Policelli - 50M, 11:30:11, 37th, AG2
Bob Bodkin - 50M, 11:35:44, 39th
Laurie Reinhart - 11:35:44, 40th, AG1
Rob Hoy - 45, 11:06:30, 56th
Wayne Sigler - 7:27:54, 65th
Debi Golbreski - 40M, 10:13:18, 84th
Terry Rooney, 31M, 5:55:04, 123rd
9/2/12
Bucks County Du (208)
Jeremy Garges - 53:32, 7th, AG1
Warren Taylor - 1:01:56, 36th, AG1
Michelle Garges - 1:13:05, 120th
Race Calendar (Club Races in Bold)
September
12: LVRR Mixed Couple 10K Relay, Allentown PA, www.lvrr.org
15: Race or the Rescue, Pottstown PA, www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=2024487
15: Catherine Boulay Foundation 5K, Allentown PA, http://www.catherineboulayfoundation.org/cwo/Home
15: Freedon Walk & Run 5K, Horsham PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
15: Halloween Haunt Zombie 5K, Allentown PA (Dorney Park), www.runlehighvalley.com
16: Cushion Peak 5K/10K Trail, Wenersville PA, www.smymca.org
16: IRun Pigs 5K, Allentown PA, http://www.milb.com/documents/2012/07/12/34857882/1/Registration-2.pdf
16: Philly Half Marathon, Philadelphia PA, www.runrockroll.competitor.com/philadelphia
20: Third Thirsty Thursday, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
22: St. Ignatius 5K, Yardley PA, pbm@stignatiousyardley.org
22: Salem Shuffle 5K, Orwigsburg PA, 5k@salemum.com
22: Zombie Mud Run 5K, Reading PA, www.thezombiemudrun.com
22: Will Run for Food 15K/4M Trail, Belfast PA, jnatasinjr@juno.com
23: HITS Open/sprint/Olympic/Half-Iron/Iron Tri, Coopersburg NY, http://www.hitstriathlonseries.com/
29: Sloppy Cuckoo 13.1M/6.55M Trail, Philadelphia PA, www.uberendurancesports.com
29: Bruiser Memorial 5K/1M, Allentown PA, www.thebruiser5k.org
29: Celtic Classic 5K/10K, Bethlehem PA, www.morningstarrotary.com
29: Tim Lambert Memorial 5K/10K, Easton PA, www.minsitrails.com/lambert5k
29: NAMI Awareness 5K, Bethlehem PA, www.namipalehighvalley.org
29: Taking Steps to End Abuse 5K, Blue Bell PA, www.wcmontco.org
29: H5K Charity 5K, Blue Bell PA, www.runh5k.com
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: Got Guts 5K, Doylestown PA, http://onlineccf1.org/gotguts
6: UFFD Fitness Decathlon, blue Bell PA, www.brynmawyrunning.com
6: I Can Run 5K/Family Walk, Collegeville PA, www.actsportsmanagement.com
6: Octoberfest 5K-ish bar Crawl, Bethlehem PA, www.runlehighvally.com
6: Camper Scamper 5K Trail, Horsham PA, www.collegesettlement.org
6: Strides For Scholarships 5K, Blue Bell PA, www.mc3.edu/5k-race
6: Step out Against Domestic Violence 5K, Allentown PA, johnt@turningpointlv.org
6: Kids' Duathlon,(Grades 6-12), Center Valley PA, www.triabiathlon.com
6: Routes of Hope 5K/1M, Royersford PA, www.angel34.org
6: Knights of Columbus 5K, Newtown PA, www.kofchennessey.com
6: Old School Trail Run, 5M/1M, Philadelphia PA, www.brynmawrrunningco.com
7: Oaks Fire Co. 5K, Phoenixville PA, www.brynmawrrunningco.com
7: NB Mile For Autism 1M, Center Valley PA, www.aslehighvalley.org
7: Race For Sight 15K/5K Trail, Downingtown PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
7: Kyle Pagerly Memorial 5K, Reading PA, www.kylepagerly5k.com
7: Blues Cruise Trail 50K, Blue Marsh Lake PA, www.pagodapacers.com
7: Steamtown Matathoin, Scranton PA, www.steamtownmarathon.com
13: CeleGREAT Walks America Marathon, White Haven PA, www.ineedtogooutside.com
13: Women's 5K Classic, Allentown PA, www.womens5kclassic.org
13: Washington Borough 5K, Washington NJ. www.boro5k.com
13: Blueman Tri, Blue Marsh Lake Reading PA, www.trimaxendurancesports.com
13: Hotfoot 8.8M/8.8K, Ft. Washington PA, www.actsportsmanagement.com
13: MVA 5K, Norristown PA, www.active.com
13: Washington Borough 5K/1M, Washington NJ, www.boro5K.com
13: Mad Dash 5K, Ewing NJ, www.jerseyhopeforhearing.com
13: 5K to Empower, Doylestown PA, www.awomansplace.org
14: A Beby's Breath 5K, Wayne PA, www.ababysbreath.org
14: Souderton 5 Miler, Souderton PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
14: Topton Terror 5K/1M, Mertztown PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
14: IAF Cup 5K, SKippack PA, ironandy@comcast.net
15: Race To The Rescue, Pottstown PA, estherscrown@gmail.com
19-21: Runners World Half Marathon & Festival Half/10K/5K, Bethlehem PA, www.runnersworld.com
20: Towpath Trot 6K/1M, Walnutport PA, janets63@gmail.com
20: Urban Dare 5K Challenge Race, Philadelphia PA, www.urbandare.com
20: Filthy Fun Mud Run & Little Filthy Kids' Fun Run, Philadelphia PA, www.filthyfunevents.com
20: Ghouls & Fools 6.5M Nighttime Trail, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
20: Crooked Billet 5K, Warminster PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
20: Manna on Main Street 5K/1M, Lansdale PA, www.mannaonmain.org
20-21: Atlantic City Marathon/Half Marathon/10K/5K, Atlantic City NJ, www.acmarathon.org
21: Laurel House 5K, North Wales PA, www.brynmawrruningco.com
21: Octorun 13K, Hatfield PA, www.actsportsmanagement.com
27: Stoudt's Classic 12K, Adamstown PA, www.lrrclub.org
27: Run Like Hell 5K, Allentown PA, www.runlehighvalley.com
27: Cemetery Ridge 5K, Palmyra PA, www.gravelhillumc.org
27: Trick or Treat 5K/1M, Coplay PA, www.trotatthetrail.com
27: Skeleton Skurry 5K, Hatboro PA, www.philaymca/run
27: ABT 10K Mud Run, Medford NJ, www.abfmudrun.com
27: Costume Crazy 5K/1M, Parkersburg PA, www.oneruntogether.org
28: FTS Fall Frolic 5K, Quakertown PA, jge1099@comcast.net
28: Fitzy's Run 5K, Reading PA, www.laurensfoundation.org
28: Evansburg Challenge 10M Trail, Collegeville PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
28: Octoberfest Half Marathon Trail, Philadelphia PA, www.uberendurancesports.com
November
3: Victory for Voices 5K/10K, Quakertown PA, www.actsportsmanagementt.com
3: MAG 5K Fall Flash, Wrightsville PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
3: KMF Race for Ovarian Cancer Half Marathon, Williamsport PA, www.kmfraceforovariancancer.com
4: D&L Marathon/Half Marathon, Easton PA, http://www.active.com/running/northampton-pa/delaware-and-lehigh-heritage-marathon-and-half-marathon-2012
4: Princeton Half Marathon, Princeton NJ, www.princetonhalfmarathon.com
4: Dog Day 5K, Doylestown PA, www.dogday5k.org
4: Oley Valley Classic 10M/5K, Oley PA, www.pagodapacers.org
10: WHYY Y12K 12K, Philadelphia PA, www.whyy.org/12k
10: HTCC 5K, Bethlehem PA, www.hanovercommunitycenter.com
10: Trenton Half Marathon, Trenton NJ, www.trentonhalf.com
10: Macoby Run Run 5M/5K, Green Lane PA, http://www.active.com/running/green-lane-pa/macoby-run-5k-5-mile-and-1mile-kids-fun-run-2012
11: Media Mud Stain 5M/10M Trail, Media PA, www.trimaxendurancesports.com
11: Sprains & Strains 5K, Wyomissing PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
11: South Mountain 10M/5K, Bethlehem PA, www.lvrr.org
17-18: Philadelphia Marathon/Half/8K, Philadelphia PA, www.philadelphiamarathon.com
18: Emmaus Fall Classic 3.5M, Emmaus PA, www.runlehighvalley.com
22: Pumpkin Pie 5K, Nazareth PA, www.nazarethymca.org
22: Run For The Diamonds 9M, Berwick PA, www.runfordiamonds.com
24: Habitat 5K, Quakertown PA, www.quakertownrotary.org
25: Dirty Bird 15K Trail, Birdsboro PA, www.prestzelcitysports.com
28: Lights in the Parkway 5K, Allentown PA, www.runlehighvcalley.com
December
1: Jingle Bell 5K, Bethlehem PA, www.jbrlv.kintera.org
8: Jingle Bell 5K, Newtown A, www.jbrbucks.kintera.org
18: Kris Kringle 5M, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
Keep me posted on favorite races and your race results.
Bill
This from Herb Townsend about a book by Carol Montgomery: "Just thought you might be interested in learning that Carol has just published her new book entitled, Tapping the Fountain of Youth, Profiles of Women Runners Over 50." It describes 28 women athletes, ranging in age from 50 to over 80. Each woman tells her story in her own words beginning with early life and family, to getting started in running, with training methods, diet, dealing with injuries, accomplishments, and future goals.
Some of the women profiled in this book are downright amazing. For example, Lois Ann Gilmore, discovered running in her 60s after recovering from breast cancer, survived a stroke in her 70s, and now sets age-group records in her 80s. All of the stories are inspiring. Women of all ages and abilities will find this book fascinating. All will identify with, learn from, and be inspired, by the accomplishments of these athletes. Kathrine Switzer, well-known as the first woman to officially compete in the Boston Marathon, notes in her foreward, All female road racers should read this book at sometime in their running lives, because guess what? Ready or not, were all going to get older.
Carol has done an amazing job of documenting how many women have found not only the benefits of running on their fitness, appearance, and outlook on life, but the way in which these benefits continue with age. Truly a fountain of youth! The book is now available on Amazon.com
Beantown
Boston Marathon registration opened this week for runners who had at least a 10 minute cushion against their qualifying time. This will stay open until the 15th. If the race is not sold out, registration reopens on the 21st through the 24th, will applicants accepted based on the fastest in their age/gender group. If slots still remain, a final round of registration opens on the 24th for those mortals who have merely beaten their qualifying time. One wonders if marathoning, especially in big name ones, has gotten so out of control that it's more effort to register than it is to train for and run the race.
Lanceless
It looks like anyone looking for Lance Armstrong in your local marathon will be sorely disappointed. thanks to his investigation by the US ADA, he's banned from participating in any sanctioned events like the USATF. Maybe we can get him to come to a local 5K. The interesting thing I saw was that every second place finisher in the TDFs won by Armstrong has been either implicated or nailed for doping or admitted doping on the pro circuit. Which mean that a doping cyclist will get Lance's TDF titles if he gets stripped by the doping authorities. I've always said there are two kinds of cyclists - those who are clean and those on the podium.
Club Races
A trail double header, one significantly less painful than the other followed by one of my favorite trail runs in Birdsboro on the 9th. Finishing the Hit the Hay with a stream crossing so that you're cleaned up at the end is a nice touch.
Sep 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
Two weeks of results and those who ran on the 9th were the smartest of the bunch. Too many kudos to pass around, from Nolan Pernia on Sunday to all the Via and Bird in Hand runners to the Labor
Painers to Chris Garges and the first Saucon Rail to Trails 10K
9/9/12
Via Marathon (544)
Rob Gallagher - 3:15:33, 56th
Kurt Dannerth - 3:30:47, 122nd
Robert Kovar - 4:32:15:, 420th
John Guth - 4:37:33, 433rd
Jack Heely - 4:48:15, 461st
Via Marathon Relay (220)
Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba (Christine Murray) 3:37:52, 50th 1st Corp Mixed
Sol Lipton Half Marathon (69)
Neil Policelli - 1:44:49, 15th, AG1
Nolan Pernia - 1:45:25, 16th, AG1
Heidi Pernia - 1:47:59n 19th, AG1
Delaware Diamond Half Iron (173)
Ira Meyers - 5:02:32, 19th, AG2
Skylands Olympic Tri (228)
Nancy Smith - 1:21:12, 15th, 2F, AG1
George Foedisch - 1:43:29, 125th
9/8/12
Bird in Hand Half Marathon (1,069)
Kristin Munoz - 1:53:28, 188th
Joan Korth Bradley - 2:48:36, 926th
Quakerman Half Iron Tri (72)
David Smith - 5:23:03, 6th
Quakerman Olympic Tri (120)
Tracy Jenkins - 3:27:17, 34th, 2FM
Run For Heroes 5K (49)
John Guth - 22:04, 12th
Dublin Run For The Clock (66)
Dave Gehman - 24:02, 16th
Donna Brzezicki - 27:26, 30th, AG1
9/4/12
Saucon Rail Trail 10K (302)
Jeremy Garges - 4111, 19th
Rob Gallagher - 41:29, 21st
Jeff Dimmig- 43:31, 31st
Kurt Dannerth - 44:24, 37th
Glenn Appel - 44:27, 39th
Nolan Pernia - 44:47, 46th
Penh Beidler - 46:14, 55th
Carolyn Brzezicki - 47:15, 69th
Anthony Clark - 47L16, 70th
Udon Beidler - 52:04, 123rd
Michelle Garges - 53:40, 140th
Don Kuntzman - 59:08, 196th
Cesar Pernia - 63:25, 237th
Zach Pernia - 63:26, 238th
Mary Pacell - 66;23, 256th
Christine Torchia - 70:58, 276th
9/3/12
Labor Pains 12 Hour Endurance (211)
Michael Womelsdorf - 50Miles, 10:22:28, 27th
Neil Policelli - 50M, 11:30:11, 37th, AG2
Bob Bodkin - 50M, 11:35:44, 39th
Laurie Reinhart - 11:35:44, 40th, AG1
Rob Hoy - 45, 11:06:30, 56th
Wayne Sigler - 7:27:54, 65th
Debi Golbreski - 40M, 10:13:18, 84th
Terry Rooney, 31M, 5:55:04, 123rd
9/2/12
Bucks County Du (208)
Jeremy Garges - 53:32, 7th, AG1
Warren Taylor - 1:01:56, 36th, AG1
Michelle Garges - 1:13:05, 120th
Race Calendar (Club Races in Bold)
September
12: LVRR Mixed Couple 10K Relay, Allentown PA, www.lvrr.org
15: Race or the Rescue, Pottstown PA, www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=2024487
15: Catherine Boulay Foundation 5K, Allentown PA, http://www.catherineboulayfoundation.org/cwo/Home
15: Freedon Walk & Run 5K, Horsham PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
15: Halloween Haunt Zombie 5K, Allentown PA (Dorney Park), www.runlehighvalley.com
16: Cushion Peak 5K/10K Trail, Wenersville PA, www.smymca.org
16: IRun Pigs 5K, Allentown PA, http://www.milb.com/documents/2012/07/12/34857882/1/Registration-2.pdf
16: Philly Half Marathon, Philadelphia PA, www.runrockroll.competitor.com/philadelphia
20: Third Thirsty Thursday, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
22: St. Ignatius 5K, Yardley PA, pbm@stignatiousyardley.org
22: Salem Shuffle 5K, Orwigsburg PA, 5k@salemum.com
22: Zombie Mud Run 5K, Reading PA, www.thezombiemudrun.com
22: Will Run for Food 15K/4M Trail, Belfast PA, jnatasinjr@juno.com
23: HITS Open/sprint/Olympic/Half-Iron/Iron Tri, Coopersburg NY, http://www.hitstriathlonseries.com/
29: Sloppy Cuckoo 13.1M/6.55M Trail, Philadelphia PA, www.uberendurancesports.com
29: Bruiser Memorial 5K/1M, Allentown PA, www.thebruiser5k.org
29: Celtic Classic 5K/10K, Bethlehem PA, www.morningstarrotary.com
29: Tim Lambert Memorial 5K/10K, Easton PA, www.minsitrails.com/lambert5k
29: NAMI Awareness 5K, Bethlehem PA, www.namipalehighvalley.org
29: Taking Steps to End Abuse 5K, Blue Bell PA, www.wcmontco.org
29: H5K Charity 5K, Blue Bell PA, www.runh5k.com
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: Got Guts 5K, Doylestown PA, http://onlineccf1.org/gotguts
6: UFFD Fitness Decathlon, blue Bell PA, www.brynmawyrunning.com
6: I Can Run 5K/Family Walk, Collegeville PA, www.actsportsmanagement.com
6: Octoberfest 5K-ish bar Crawl, Bethlehem PA, www.runlehighvally.com
6: Camper Scamper 5K Trail, Horsham PA, www.collegesettlement.org
6: Strides For Scholarships 5K, Blue Bell PA, www.mc3.edu/5k-race
6: Step out Against Domestic Violence 5K, Allentown PA, johnt@turningpointlv.org
6: Kids' Duathlon,(Grades 6-12), Center Valley PA, www.triabiathlon.com
6: Routes of Hope 5K/1M, Royersford PA, www.angel34.org
6: Knights of Columbus 5K, Newtown PA, www.kofchennessey.com
6: Old School Trail Run, 5M/1M, Philadelphia PA, www.brynmawrrunningco.com
7: Oaks Fire Co. 5K, Phoenixville PA, www.brynmawrrunningco.com
7: NB Mile For Autism 1M, Center Valley PA, www.aslehighvalley.org
7: Race For Sight 15K/5K Trail, Downingtown PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
7: Kyle Pagerly Memorial 5K, Reading PA, www.kylepagerly5k.com
7: Blues Cruise Trail 50K, Blue Marsh Lake PA, www.pagodapacers.com
7: Steamtown Matathoin, Scranton PA, www.steamtownmarathon.com
13: CeleGREAT Walks America Marathon, White Haven PA, www.ineedtogooutside.com
13: Women's 5K Classic, Allentown PA, www.womens5kclassic.org
13: Washington Borough 5K, Washington NJ. www.boro5k.com
13: Blueman Tri, Blue Marsh Lake Reading PA, www.trimaxendurancesports.com
13: Hotfoot 8.8M/8.8K, Ft. Washington PA, www.actsportsmanagement.com
13: MVA 5K, Norristown PA, www.active.com
13: Washington Borough 5K/1M, Washington NJ, www.boro5K.com
13: Mad Dash 5K, Ewing NJ, www.jerseyhopeforhearing.com
13: 5K to Empower, Doylestown PA, www.awomansplace.org
14: A Beby's Breath 5K, Wayne PA, www.ababysbreath.org
14: Souderton 5 Miler, Souderton PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
14: Topton Terror 5K/1M, Mertztown PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
14: IAF Cup 5K, SKippack PA, ironandy@comcast.net
15: Race To The Rescue, Pottstown PA, estherscrown@gmail.com
19-21: Runners World Half Marathon & Festival Half/10K/5K, Bethlehem PA, www.runnersworld.com
20: Towpath Trot 6K/1M, Walnutport PA, janets63@gmail.com
20: Urban Dare 5K Challenge Race, Philadelphia PA, www.urbandare.com
20: Filthy Fun Mud Run & Little Filthy Kids' Fun Run, Philadelphia PA, www.filthyfunevents.com
20: Ghouls & Fools 6.5M Nighttime Trail, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
20: Crooked Billet 5K, Warminster PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
20: Manna on Main Street 5K/1M, Lansdale PA, www.mannaonmain.org
20-21: Atlantic City Marathon/Half Marathon/10K/5K, Atlantic City NJ, www.acmarathon.org
21: Laurel House 5K, North Wales PA, www.brynmawrruningco.com
21: Octorun 13K, Hatfield PA, www.actsportsmanagement.com
27: Stoudt's Classic 12K, Adamstown PA, www.lrrclub.org
27: Run Like Hell 5K, Allentown PA, www.runlehighvalley.com
27: Cemetery Ridge 5K, Palmyra PA, www.gravelhillumc.org
27: Trick or Treat 5K/1M, Coplay PA, www.trotatthetrail.com
27: Skeleton Skurry 5K, Hatboro PA, www.philaymca/run
27: ABT 10K Mud Run, Medford NJ, www.abfmudrun.com
27: Costume Crazy 5K/1M, Parkersburg PA, www.oneruntogether.org
28: FTS Fall Frolic 5K, Quakertown PA, jge1099@comcast.net
28: Fitzy's Run 5K, Reading PA, www.laurensfoundation.org
28: Evansburg Challenge 10M Trail, Collegeville PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
28: Octoberfest Half Marathon Trail, Philadelphia PA, www.uberendurancesports.com
November
3: Victory for Voices 5K/10K, Quakertown PA, www.actsportsmanagementt.com
3: MAG 5K Fall Flash, Wrightsville PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
3: KMF Race for Ovarian Cancer Half Marathon, Williamsport PA, www.kmfraceforovariancancer.com
4: D&L Marathon/Half Marathon, Easton PA, http://www.active.com/running/northampton-pa/delaware-and-lehigh-heritage-marathon-and-half-marathon-2012
4: Princeton Half Marathon, Princeton NJ, www.princetonhalfmarathon.com
4: Dog Day 5K, Doylestown PA, www.dogday5k.org
4: Oley Valley Classic 10M/5K, Oley PA, www.pagodapacers.org
10: WHYY Y12K 12K, Philadelphia PA, www.whyy.org/12k
10: HTCC 5K, Bethlehem PA, www.hanovercommunitycenter.com
10: Trenton Half Marathon, Trenton NJ, www.trentonhalf.com
10: Macoby Run Run 5M/5K, Green Lane PA, http://www.active.com/running/green-lane-pa/macoby-run-5k-5-mile-and-1mile-kids-fun-run-2012
11: Media Mud Stain 5M/10M Trail, Media PA, www.trimaxendurancesports.com
11: Sprains & Strains 5K, Wyomissing PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
11: South Mountain 10M/5K, Bethlehem PA, www.lvrr.org
17-18: Philadelphia Marathon/Half/8K, Philadelphia PA, www.philadelphiamarathon.com
18: Emmaus Fall Classic 3.5M, Emmaus PA, www.runlehighvalley.com
22: Pumpkin Pie 5K, Nazareth PA, www.nazarethymca.org
22: Run For The Diamonds 9M, Berwick PA, www.runfordiamonds.com
24: Habitat 5K, Quakertown PA, www.quakertownrotary.org
25: Dirty Bird 15K Trail, Birdsboro PA, www.prestzelcitysports.com
28: Lights in the Parkway 5K, Allentown PA, www.runlehighvcalley.com
December
1: Jingle Bell 5K, Bethlehem PA, www.jbrlv.kintera.org
8: Jingle Bell 5K, Newtown A, www.jbrbucks.kintera.org
18: Kris Kringle 5M, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
Keep me posted on favorite races and your race results.
Bill
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