Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Taking a Break

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

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
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.

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

6/2/13
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
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: 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
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
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
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,
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
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
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 
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: 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: Urban Dare Challenge Race, Philadelphia PA, www.urbandare.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

Friday, May 24, 2013

Amazing Kids, Prehistoric Pronator, Feed Them All



Youth Gets Served
Two items of note about some young runners.  First, 12 year old Colby Wentland became the youngest finisher of a 100 mile trail ultra at the Ride the Wind 100 in Nevada on May 18.  The results aren’t yet posted.  Very impressive nonetheless.

There’s also 16 year old Alana Hadley of charlotte NC who is the top distance runner her age in the country.  She trains 100+ miles per week with her father and coach mostly applying the brakes because she’d run more if she could.  Hadley is getting ready for her first marathon  in Cleveland.  With a half marathon PR of 1:16:41, she seems poised for a very successful career.

Alana wound up running 2:58:23, good or 34th overall and the 6th woman.

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/19/sports/top-16-year-old-runner-has-a-long-to-do-list.html?ref=running

Even Back Then
Several research articles recently appeared in the journal Science about the extinct hominid australopithicus sebida.  The reconstruction of several largely intact skeletons shows that a. sebida was both bipedal and spent a fair amount of time in trees.  Most interestingly, the bones of the foot show a narrow chimp-like heel rather than the broad flat heel we have.  Based on the foot anatomy, it’s likely that a. sebida was a pronator and rolled its feet in while walking.  Hopefully there were good running stores on the African savannah back in the day so they could get a proper shoe selection and fit.

Who’s In Charge?
I don’t know how many people have been following the recent work to characterize the bacteria that live on our skin, inside our various orifices and, mostly, in out intestines.  Bacterial cells outnumber our on by several orders of magnitude which raises the question as to whether they are cultivating us as a place to live and are really the ones in charge of the human species. 

At this point in time, nobody knows for sure what constitutes a health or unhealthy mix of critters in the gut.  Unfortunately, this hasn’t prevented a bunch of snake-oil sales people from promoting “probiotic” remedies of unproven merit.  In fact, when tested the majority of products on the market did not contain the allegedly beneficial bacteria they claimed.  Proving once again that “caveat emptor” is even more appropriate in the realm of nutritional mumbo-jumbo.

Club Races    
Coopersburg is our next destination for a truly fun and well-organized 5K tied to Coopersburg’s celebratory day.

May 25: Coopersburg 5K, Coopersburg PA
Jun 16: Third Thirsty Thursday 5K, Reading PA
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
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
A nice mix of running distances and tri season gets going in a big way.  Congratulations to the Boston re-qualifiers at Pocono.  Congratulations also to Dave Broadbent who ran Broad Street with his son Justin.

5/19/2013
Pocono Marathon (603)
Jim Mastrianni – 3:18:13, 67th, AG2
Rob Gallagher – 3:19:44, 73rd
Jack Heely – 3:22:39, 84th
Deborah Golbreski – 4:13:44, 385th
John Guth – 5:09:43, 507th

Black Bear Olympic Tri (227)
Jennifer Hooper – 2:47:34, 72nd, AG1

Black Bear Sprint Tri (168)
Zach Smith – 1:32:47, 5th, AG1
Nancy Smith – 1:43:11, 22nd, 2F

5/18/13
Perkasie Spring Fest 5K (112)
Lisa Needham - 24:48, 17th, AG1
Brad Westhafer – 31:53, 84th, AG2

Pleasantville 6K (100)
Christine Torchia – 43:02, 89th, AG1

5/17/13
Sertoma 5K (259)
Warren Taylor – 23:25, 65th, AG1
Robert Kovar – 25:59, 102nd

5/12/13
Royersford Servefest (287)
David Koenig – 29:40, 80th

5/11/13
Dark & Dirty Nighttime Trail (289)
Michael Womelsdorf – 1:07:31, 91st
Brian Hemingway – 1:14:47, 136th
Kim Hemingway – 1:15:25, 139th

Broad Street Rerun 5M
Donna Brzezicki – 41:06, 81st, AG1

Rock & Roll 4 Kids 5K (216)
Don Kuntzman – 25:06, 69th
Matt Kuntzman – 25:40, 25:40, 87th
Stacy Kuntzman – 28:16, 129th
Michele Litke – 28:53, 137th
Pamela Kuntzman – 43:16, 206th
Elizabeth Kuntzman – 48:13, 208th

5/8/13
LVRR Summer 5K (135)
Michael Womelsdorf – 19:49, 9th
David Rodgers – 31:48, 106th

5/5/13
NJ Half Marathon (5,272)
Randy Latza – 1:42:25, 443rd
Jim Higgins – 2:15:38, 3,472nd

Broad Street 10M (38,155)
Chris Garges – 55:46
Tom McNavage – 1:09:01
Tom Jennings – 1:12:31
Warren Taylor – 1:15:47
Dave Broadbent – 1:18:36
Justin Broadbent – 1:18:37
Mike Clarke – 1:19:21
Chris Maag – 1:23:55
Jessica Maag – 1:29:03
Don Kuntzman – 1:33:33
Janet Esler – 1:46:47
Carl Piechoski – 1:46:47

5/4//13
Bear Mountain North Face 50M (275)
Wayne Sigler – 11:42:03, 99th
Laurie Reinhart – 12:50:20, 177th
Bob Bodkin – 13:42:58, 256th

Upper Perk YMCA 5K (314)
Lisa Brunner – 23:32, 35th, AG1
Marsha Latimer – 24:18, 40th, AG2
Lisa Needham – 24:56, 54th, AG3
Deb Golbreski – 25:02, 56th, AG2
Anna Thomas – 27:57, 95th
Hayley Needham – 29:03, 115th

Race Calendar (Club Races in Bold)
May
25: Doylestown 5K, Doylestown PA, www.bucks5kseries.com
25: Coopersburg 5K, Coopersburg PA, www.coopersburg.org
25: Daniel Boone 5K, Birdsboro PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
25: Hammonton Tri/Du, Hammonton NJ, www.dqtridu.com
26: Haddon Tsp. Tri/Du/A-Bike, Haddon tsp. NJ, www.imanathlete.com
26: Dirty German 25K/50K/50M Trail, Philadelphia PA, www.uberendurancesports.com
26: Bob Potts Marathon, York PA, www.bobpottsrun.com
26: Charlie Horse Trail Half-Marathon, Plowville PA, www.pagodapacers.com
27: Tortoise & Hare  5K, Wind Gap PA, www.tortoiseharerace.com
29: Mac McKently 5K, Pleasantville PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com

June
1: Pedal to Preserve 6M/20M/51M Bike, New Holland PA, www.lancasterfarmlandtrust.org
1: Fleetwood Tiger Trot 5K/1M, Fleetwod PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
1: AJ Run for Autism, 10K/5K/Fun Run, Peace Valley Park, PA, www.ajfoundation.org \
1: Friends For Life 5K, Barto PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
2: Cradle off Liberty Sprint Adventure Race, Wagonville PA, www.goalsara.org
2: See Chicks Run Women Only 10K/5K, Forbidden Drive Philadelphia PA
2: Panther Pounce 5K, Pocono Pines PA, www.pantherpounce.webs.com
2: Independence Tri, Quakertown PA, www.piranha-sports.com
2: Creek & Coop 5K, Ambler PA, www.whitpainrec.com
2: Escape The Cape Tri/A-Bike, Cape May NJ, www.escapethecape.com
2: Katz JCC Kid’s Tri, Cherry Hill NJ, www.katzjcc.org
2: Cradle of Liberty Adventure Race, Coatsville PA, www.goalsara.org
4: Sunset Run 5K, Jenkintown PA, www.jenkintown.net/run
5: LVRR Summer Series 5K, Allentown PA, www.lvrr.org
8: Hot potato 5K, Hegins PA, www.hotpotato5k.org
8: John Shapiro’s Superheroes 5K, Blue Bell PA, www.johnshapirosuperheroes5k.com
8: Jersey Genesis Tri/Kid’s Du, Pt. Republic NJ, www.jerseygenesistriathlon.com
8: QCSD/QCEF 5K, Quakertown PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
8: Wissahickon Trail Classic 10K, Philadelphia PA
8: Trumsbaursville 5K, Trumbaursville PA, www.raceit.com/search/event.aspx?id=19970
9: ODDyssey Half Marathon, Philadelphia PA, www.oddysseyhalfmarathon.com
9: Eagleman Half Iron Tri, Cambridge MD, www.tricolumbia.org
9: Tri It Tri/Du, Bear DE, www.piranha-sports.com
9: Rustic Rage Off-Road Du, Birdsboro PA, www.makebreak.com
9: Princeton Healthcare 10K, Princeton NJ, www.princetonkidsmarathon.org
9: French Creek Iron Tour 33M/50M/63M/73M/100M Bike, Phoenixville PA, www.irontour.org
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: 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
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
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
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,
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
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
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 
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: 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: Urban Dare Challenge Race, Philadelphia PA, www.urbandare.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