It's time to take a break or a while. While the first interruption was thanks to my getting labeled a spammer by Verizon, this time I'm just burned out and it's getting harder and harder to make the time to collect race results, maintain the calendar and find semi-interesting tidbits. So I'll say adios for the time being and see if the itch returns somewhere down the road. In the meantime, happy running and riding and I hope to see you all at races and other events.
Bill
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Thursday, June 13, 2013
Thoughts and Results
Some
Observations
I’ve been collecting race results for the BMRC for almost
a dozen years. It used to be that there
were no more than 5-10 races in the area on a summer weekend with most being
long-standing and well known events that attracted a healthy number of
runners. Now, there are 15-25 races on a
weekend during the peak season and any number meet the criterion for the
Pretzel City Sports “Easy Award Alert”.
I can’t tell you how many races I’ve seen with 30-50 finishers or fewer
and the number keeps growing, especially for 5Ks. I don’t know for sure what the race scene
will look like in 5 years but I’ll bet there will either a large influx of
racers of any number of races will drop by the wayside.
Another thing that has changed dramatically over the last
several years has been the rise of half-marathons as the new 5K. In a sense, it’s a return to the ancient
times of the first running boom of the 1970s.
Back then most races were “5 & 10s”, that is a 10 miler with a 5
miler for those who preferred a shorter distance. Today, the half-marathon has replaced the 10
miler as a favorite distance (although probably not for those running 13.1
while in 10 mile shape) and the 5 miler has been supplanted by a 5K. Besides, the 13.1 car magnet looks better than
a 10.0 one. You could probably find
15-20 half marathons within an hour drive of Upper Bucks over the course of the
year,
We’ve also seen the rise of for-profit race organizers
taking over some of the marquee events. Locally,
the most notable has been the Rock & Roll group now running the Philly
half. While it’s good to have a
committed group in charge, these races are now being run by groups who are not
runners and are more interested in the bottom line than the finish line and to
whom the runner is the lowest priority.
Fortunately, there are plenty of runner-friendly races that cover the
span of distances.
An interesting subset of the for-profit scene is the rise
of mud/obstacle races. The first one I
remember was the McGuire mud Run at McGuire AFB but they’ve now become
elaborate extravaganzas with $40 spectator fees. I don’t know about you but I don’t like
anyone enough to pay $40 to watch them wallow in mud.
Club Races
With clothes or without? Make sure your naked run is the Bouncing Buns, not the Run For The Ages!!
Jun 22:
Bouncing Buns Clothing Optional Trail 7K, Palmerton PA
Jun 23: Deena Andrus Run For The Ages Age-Graded 10K, Reading PA
Jul 7: Double Trouble 15K/30K Trail, French Creek State Park PA
Jun 23: Deena Andrus Run For The Ages Age-Graded 10K, Reading PA
Jul 7: Double Trouble 15K/30K Trail, French Creek State Park PA
Jul 14:
Quadzilla 15K Trail, Schnecksville PA
Jul 18:
Third Thirsty Thursday 5K, Reading PA
Aug 11:
Half-Wit Trail Half Marathon, Reading PA
Aug 18:
Third Thirsty Thursday 5K, Reading PA
Aug 18: Run
Wild at the LV Zoo, 5K/10K/1M, Schnecksville PA
Sep 1: Labor
Pains 12 Hr. Endurance Run, Reading PA
Sep 2: Saucon Rail Trail 10K, Center Valley PA
Sep 19:
Third Thirsty Thursday 5K, Reading PA
Oct 17:
Third Thirsty Thursday 5K, Reading PA
Nov 30:
Habitat 5K, Quakertown PA
Race Results
Congratulations to Shelby Daugherty who beat mom Pam in a 5K for the first time. Tri and Ultras continue to fill the bill.
Race Results
Congratulations to Shelby Daugherty who beat mom Pam in a 5K for the first time. Tri and Ultras continue to fill the bill.
6/9/2013
Average Joe/Jane Tri (69)
Lewis Munoz – 1:21:03, 15th
Kristen Munoz – 1:33:08, 45th
Saucon To Boston
5K (195)
Chris Garges – 17:02, 1st
Carolyn Brzezicki – 22:44, 24th, AG1
Don Kuntzman – 25:35, 55th
Oy Vey 5K (265)
Ward King – 23:17, 27th, AG1
Donna Brzezicki – 24:50, 50th, AG3
Hilary Goodman – 26:58, 82nd
6/8/13
Laurel Highlands
70.5M Trail (78)
Lori Johnson – 16:12:56, 20th, 3F
Laurie Reinhart – 17:40:04, 35th
Bob Bodkin – 19:46:21, 61st
Andrew Meas 11K
Trail (147)
Johan Anestad – 54:58, 8th, AG2
QCSD 5K (224)
Dean Dimmig – 18:46, 3rd
Kyle Smith – 22:06, 12th, AG2
Shelby Daugherty – 22:17, 14th, AG1
Pam Daugherty – 22:37, 17th, AG1
Tom Jorgensen – 23:55, 32nd, AG3
Brady Gallagher – 26:26, 60th
Rob Gallagher – 26:08, 62nd
Ellen Bonk – 28:04, 84th
Corrin Smith – 29:15, 98th
Paige Daugherty – 33:41, 162nd
Chalfont Challenge
(342)
Carl Goldschmidt – 18:41, 4th, AG1
Lou Coppens – 24:37, 109th, AG1
Robert Kovar – 25:33, 142nd
Warren Taylor – 26:38, 167th, AG1
6/4/13
Jenkentown Sunset 5K (328)
Rob Gallagher – 21:13, 34th
Jenkentown Sunset 5K (328)
Rob Gallagher – 21:13, 34th
6/2/13
Quassy Half- Iron Tri (927)
Quassy Half- Iron Tri (927)
Chris Garges – 4:58:57, 53rd
Independence
Sprint Tri (422)
Randy Latza – 58:24, 109th
Mary Latza – 59:41, 131st
Lewis Munoz – 1:04:34, 212th
Stephen White – 1:07:00, 212th
June Fete 5K (121)
Warren Taylor – 24:16, 22nd, AG3
6/1/13
Quassy Olympic Tri (717)
Chris Garges – 2:19:18, 18th
Kugel Ball 5K (246)
Donna Brzezicki – 24:50, 48th, AG1
Ruth King – 26:23, 70th, AG1
Friend For Life 5K
(128)
Jerry Rossetti – 24:25, AG2
5/29/13
Mark McKently 5K (311)
Rob Gallagher – 21:09, 14th, AG2
Jerry Rossetti – 24:23, 44th, AG1
Carol Rossetti – 41:25, 261st
5/27/13
Tortoise &
Hare 5K (364)
Steve Foster – 23:51, 72nd
Wendy Gunkel – 29:00, 190th
5/26/13
Dirty German 50M
(70)
Michael Womelsdorf – 8:37:01, 15th
Dirty German 25K
(167)
Mary Latza – 2;39:41, 114th
Bob Potts Marathon
(406)
Jeremy Garges – 3:16:00, 46th
Charley Horse Trail
Half Marathon (156)
Neil Policelli – 2:04:05, 47th, AG2
Rob Gallagher – 2:09:00, 61st
5/25/13
Coopersburg 5K
(505)
Donna Brzezicki – 25:12, 132nd, AG1
Don Kuntzman – 25:21, 138th
Matt kuntzman – 29:19, 207th
Stacey Kuntzman – 30:33, 283rd
Doylestown 5K (546)
Carl Goldschmidt – 18:47, 21st, AG1
Geoff Simpson – 21:44, 74th
Ann Krisher – 23:30, 127th, AG1
Lou Coppens – 23:30, 128th, AG1
Race
Calendar (Club Races in Bold)
June
15: Half Sauer Half Kraut Marathon/Half Marathon, Philadelphia PA, www.uberendurancesports.com
15: Sandy Sellers 5K, Schwenksville PA. www.sandyswish.org
June
15: Half Sauer Half Kraut Marathon/Half Marathon, Philadelphia PA, www.uberendurancesports.com
15: Sandy Sellers 5K, Schwenksville PA. www.sandyswish.org
15: Indian
Creek Roll & Stroll 39M/63M Bike, www.indcreek.org/roll-and-stroll
15: Hawk Mountain Hill Climb 5K, Kempton PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
15: Hawk Mountain Hill Climb 5K, Kempton PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
15: Run for Kacey 5K, Pottstown PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
15: Double
Creek Endurance Challenge 5K/Half-Marathon & 30M/48M/100K Bike. York PA, www.doublecreek.org
15: DACC Sprint Tri, Danville PA, www.active.com
15: Tri Tri Again Backwoods Tri, Mifflinburg PA,
www.active.com
16: Fit
Family 5K/10K, Hamburg PA, www.ahwn.org
16: Monacacy Way 5K, Bethlehem PA, www.car-free.org
18: Tuesday In The Park 5K, Pottstown PA, www.runtheday.com
20: Third Thirsty Thursday 5K, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
22: Filthy Mud Run, Berwick PA, www.filthyfunevents.com
16: Monacacy Way 5K, Bethlehem PA, www.car-free.org
18: Tuesday In The Park 5K, Pottstown PA, www.runtheday.com
20: Third Thirsty Thursday 5K, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
22: Filthy Mud Run, Berwick PA, www.filthyfunevents.com
22: Cycle
Bucks County 10M/25M/50M/60M Bike, www.cyclebuckscounty.org
22: Bouncing Buns Clothing Optional 7K, Palmerton PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
23: Herb Kahl Memorial 5K, Warrington PA, www.active.com
23: Deena Andrus Run For The Ages Age-Graded 10K Race, Nolde Forest State Park, Reading PA, www.pagodapacers.com
26: Tex-Mex 5K, North Wales PA, www.runtheday.com
22: Bouncing Buns Clothing Optional 7K, Palmerton PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
23: Herb Kahl Memorial 5K, Warrington PA, www.active.com
23: Deena Andrus Run For The Ages Age-Graded 10K Race, Nolde Forest State Park, Reading PA, www.pagodapacers.com
26: Tex-Mex 5K, North Wales PA, www.runtheday.com
29: Tri for
Inclusion (Kids of All Abilities), Parkland HS PA, www.triforinclusion.org
29:
Rattlesnake Run 5K, Jim Thorpe PA, www.carboneec.com
July
3: Lions Run for Sight 5K/2.5M, 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
6: Firecracker 5M, Shillington PA, www.makebreak.com
July
3: Lions Run for Sight 5K/2.5M, 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
6: Firecracker 5M, Shillington PA, www.makebreak.com
6:
Vincentown Tri/Du/A-Bike, Vincentown NJ, www.setupevents.com
7: Double Trouble
15K/30K Trail, reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
10: LVRR Summer Series 5K, Allentown PA, www.lvrr.org
12-14: Equinox Traverse 48 Hr. Adventure Race, Laurel
Highlands PA, www.americanadventruesports.com
13: Quiet
Valley Rooster Run 5K, Stroudsburg PA, www.timberhilltiming.com
13-14: Spartan Sprint 6M/4M/1M Adventure Run, Palmerton PA, www.spartanrace.com
13: Biggest Loser Off-Road 5K, Palmerton PA,
13-14: Spartan Sprint 6M/4M/1M Adventure Run, Palmerton PA, www.spartanrace.com
13: Biggest Loser Off-Road 5K, Palmerton PA,
14: Catfish
Tri/Du, Harrisburg PA, www.tricatsports.com
14: Quadzilla 15K Trail, Schnecksville PA, www.quadzilla15k.com
18: Third Thirsty Thursday 5K, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
20-21: 20 in 24 Endurance Run & Relay, Philadelphia PA, www.20in24.com
20-21: Jersey State Sprint/Olympic Tri, Hamilton Tsp. NJ, www.cgiracing.com
18: Third Thirsty Thursday 5K, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
20-21: 20 in 24 Endurance Run & Relay, Philadelphia PA, www.20in24.com
20-21: Jersey State Sprint/Olympic Tri, Hamilton Tsp. NJ, www.cgiracing.com
20: Fairmont
Park Family Tri/Du, Philadelphia PA, www.triyouthalon.com
20: Dash
& Dip 5K, Quakertown PA, www.prideofquakertown.org
20: Chasin
for Chelfin 8K/10K Trail, Coatesville PA, www.trailcreekseries.org
20: Summer Sizzle 5K, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
20: Summer Sizzle 5K, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
21: Jog ‘N
Hog 5K, Yardley PA, www.jognhog.com
21: NJ
Sprint/Olympic Tri, West Windsor NJ, www.cgiracing.com
21: Lemon Ride 5M/25M/50M/63M Bike, Doylestown PA, www.alexslemonade.org/campaign/lemon-ride-philadelphia
21: Lemon Ride 5M/25M/50M/63M Bike, Doylestown PA, www.alexslemonade.org/campaign/lemon-ride-philadelphia
27: Summer
Fun Fest 5K/2.5M/Fun run, Gilbertsville PA, www.boyertownymca.org
27: Weekend Warrior Off road Tri, Shillington PA, www.makebreak.com
27: Weekend Warrior Off road Tri, Shillington PA, www.makebreak.com
27: Meelard
Shuffle XC 5K, Elverson PA, www.meelardshuffle.com
27: Krista Greisacher Adventure Race, Kempton PA, www.goalsara.org
28: Kidztri3 Youth Tri, Lake Nockamixon PA,
www.kidztri3.com
August
3: Blue
Eagle 5K, Nazareth PA, www.nazarerthtrachandcrosscountry.com
4: Tri/Du at
Belmar, Belmar NJ, www.dqtridu.com
4: Jersey Girl Women Only Tri/Du/A-Bike, Long Beach NJ, www.jerseygirltriathlon.com
7: LVRR Summer Series 5K, Allentown PA, www.lvrr.org
10: Girls Only Youth Tri/Du, Philadelphia PA, www.kidztri3.com
10: Hero Rush 5K Obstacle Race, Albrightsville PA, www.herorush.com
10: 7 Miler @ 7PM, Allentown PA, www.runlehighvalley.com
10: Ox Trot 5M, Bowmansville PA, www.active.com
11: Half Wit Trail
Half Marathon, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
11: Lumberjack Tri, Williamsport PA, www.swimasc.org
17: Third Thirsty Thursday 5K, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
17: Wildwoods Tri/5K/Kids Splash & Dash, North
Wildwood NJ, www.delmosports.com
17: Joe McGinnis 5K, Newtown PA, www.bucksaohdiv2.com
18: Greater Phila Pentathlon (Indiv/Team), Ft. Washington
PA, http://www.greaterphiladelphiatc.com/PentathlonTriathlon.html
18: Run Wild at
the Zoo 5K/10K/1M, Schnecksville PA, runwildatlvzoo5k.com
18: Run 4 Sam 2M/4M/10K, Reading PA, www.run4sam.net
21: Dash & Splash 5K, Hatfield PA, www.actsportsmanagement.com
24: Eagle Hadventurish Race, 5K/7M Trail, Newmanstown PA www.makebreak.com
25: Radnor Red 5K Steeplecahse, Radnor PA, www.radnorredsteeplechase.org
25: Perk Up half Marathon, Pennsburg PA, www.perkuphalfmarathon.com
25: Medford Lakes Tri, Medford Lake NJ, www.dqtridu.com
31: DQ Tri at Marlton Lakes, Marlton Lakes NJ, www.dqtridu.com
September
1: Labor Pain 12
Hr. Endurance Race, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
2: Saucon Rail Trail 10K, Center Valley PA,
www.srt10kk.com
4: LVRR
Summer Series 5K, Allentown PA, www.lvrr.org
7: Shoreman
Half-Iron Tri/A-Bike, www.dqtridu.com
7: Bird in hand Half marathon, Bird In Hand PA, www.bihhalf.com
7: Via Marathon/Half Marathon/Relay, Allentown PA, www.vianet.org
7: Family Y Du, Lititz PA, www.lancasterymca.org
8: Skylands Tri/Du/A-Bike, Clinton NJ, www.skylandstri.com
14: Mad Anthony Half Marathon, Wayne PA, www.waynesbororunning.org
14: Savages Race 10K Obstacle, Albrightsville PA, www.savagerace.com
15: Dam Half Trail Half Marathon, Mifflinburg PA, www.midpenntrailblazers.com
15: Philadelphia Half Marathon, Philadelphia PA, www.rockandroll.competitor.com/philadelphia
15: AC International Tri/A-Bike, Atlantic City NJ, www.actriathlon.com
15: LBI Tri/Du, Long Beach Island NJ, www.dqtridu.com
15: Pocono Challenge 4Hr Endurance Race, Bushkill PA, www.poconochallenge.com
19: Third Thirsty Thursday 5K, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
21: Chesapeakeman Endurance Fest, Cambridge MD, www.tricolumbia.org
21: Zombie 5K, Allentown PA, www.runlehighvalley.com
22: Six Flags Tri, Jackson NJ, www.sixflagstri.com
28: Spartan Sprint 3M Adventure Run, Philadelphia PA, www.spartanrace.com
28: Hands On House Half Marathon, Lancaster PA, www.handsonhouserace.org
28: Celtic Classic 10K/5K, Bethlehem PA, www.morningstarrotary.org
October
5:
Tri-A-Biathlon Challenge, Center Valley PA, www.triabiathlon.com
5: ABF 5K/10K Mud Run, Medford NJ, www.abdmudrun.com
5: Octoberfest 5K Bar Crawl, Bethlehem PA, www.runlehighvalley.com
12: Hotfoot 8.8 8M/8K, Ft. Washington PA, www.actsportsmanagement.com
13: Penn Wynne Run, Wynnewood PA
17: Third Thirsty Thursday 5K, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
19: |Runners’ World Half & Festival 5K/10K/Half
Marathon, Bethlehem PA, www.runnersworld.com
20: Octorun 13K, Hatfield PA, www.actsportsmanagement.com
20: Hershey Half Marathon, Hershey PA, www.hersheyhalfmarathon.com
20: Blue Gray Half Marathon, Gettysburg PA, www.bluegrayhalf.com
20: Edge Adventure Race, Green Lane PA, www.goalsara.org
22: Filthy Mud Run, Philadelphia PA, www.filthyfunevents.com
26: Run Like Hell 6K, Allentown PA, www.runlehighvalley.com
November
9: Trenton
Half Marathon HM/10K/Kids Run, Trenton NJ, www.trentonhalf.com
9: Déjà vu
Marathon/Half Marathon/relay, North Wales PA, www.actsportsmanagement.com
16: Delaware
Canal Half Marathon, Washington Crossing PA, www.runbucks.com
17: Delaware
Canal Marathon, Washington Crossing PA, www.runbucks.com
27: Lights
in the Parkway 5K, Allentown PA, www.runlehighvalley.com
28: Run For
the Diamonds 9M, Berwick PA, www.runfordiamonds.com
28: Pumpkin
Pie 5K, Nazareth PA, www.nazarethymca.org
30: Habitat 5K, Quakertown PA, www.quakertownrotary.org
Keep me posted on favorite races and your race results.
Bill
Keep me posted on favorite races and your race results.
Bill
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