Getting Back At It

Catching Up
Three days without power and a week in Europe for work with limited internet have conspired to set things back but like a bad penny it's time to get back into the swing of things.  There are fewer race results than anticipated with the cancellations and postponements after Sandy.  I hope that everyone has gotten back their power and suffered minimal home damage.  The running community has come together admirably to contribute to the relief efforts for those severely effected by the storm.

Wasted on Youth
Here's an interesting story of 12 and 10 year old sisters from Texas who compete at a high level in some serious Western trail races.   It looks like they're racing every weekend, maybe twice a weekend, which seems a bit much at that age but they seem to enjoy it and are not subject to overweening parental pressure.  Decide for yourself. 

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/04/sports/too-fast-too-soon-young-endurance-runners-draw-cheers-and-concerns.html?pagewanted=all

Canceling New York
Late to the game but glad that the NY Marathon was canceled.  It's too bad that they waited until so many runners came to the city before making the announcement.  I liked Rob Gallagher's point that he now has his first marathon DNF shirt.

Sign-Ups Open
Registration is now open for two of the area's iconic races.  The Superbowl 10K on February 3 allows you to wear the gear of your favorite team in the game, unlikely to be the Eagles this year.  You can get away with wearing your Iggles T. O. jersey if it hasn't been used as a paint rag (or if it has).   Also, don't forget to sing up for the April 28 St. Luke's Half Marathon.  While it's gone through several name changes since the days of the Runners' World Half, it remains one of the premier half marathons on the calendar.  So get yourself on the websites for both and sign up before each race sells out.

Club Races    
A  nice double header to work off Thursday's overindulgence.  Warm up with the Habitat 5K before working of about a tom of stuffing and pie at the Dirty Bird 15K trail race.

Nov 24: Habitat 5K, Quakertown PA
Nov 25: Dirty Bird 15K Trail, Birdsboro PA
Jan 20: Ugly Mudder 7M Trail, Reading PA
Feb 3: Super Bowl 10K, Allentown PA
Feb 24: Chilly Cheeks 7.2M Trail, Reading PA
Mar 2: Rotary Run For Youth 10M/4M, Quakertown PA

Race Results
Fewer results than might have been but for any number of race cancelations.  Jack Heely responded to the cancelation of the NY Marathon by going back to back in Richmond  and Norfolk.  The D&L Marathon was the big beneficiary of New York being shut down as they picked up a number of runners from far-flung parts to participate.

11/11/12
Harrisburg Marathon (1,515)
Michael Womelsdorf - 3:23:05,213th
Neil Policelli - 3:48:43, 528th
Heidi Pernia - 3:49:08, 537th
Deborah Golbreski - 4:04:45, 774th

Norfolk Marathon
Jack Heely - 3:58

South Mountain 10 Miler (157)
Rob gallagher - 1:09:24, 12th, AG2
Jim Mastrianni - 1:11:43, 15th, AG21

11/10/12
Richmond Marathon
Jack Heely - 3:55

Trenton Half Marathon (2,018)
Jenn bishop - 1:56:05, 1,103rd

Macoby Run run 5M (53)
Warren Taylor - 41:17, 22nd AG1
Ward King - 41:35, 23rd, AG1
Ruth King - 42:55, 27th, AG1
Patrick Leming - 45:47, 34th
Wendy Gunkel - 50:47, 42nd, AG2
Tom  DiMarco - 81:38, 53rd

Macoby Run Run 5K
Lisa Leming - 29:57, 38th, AG3

11/4/12
D&L Marathon (268)
John Guth - 4:13:22, 154th
Bob Bodkin - 4:14:02, 156th

Oley 10 Miler (291)
Anabelle Broadbent - 1:13:25, 52nd, AG1
Ellen Bonk - 1:18:12, 83rd, AG1
Ken Bonk - 1:58:06, 287th

Oley 5K (185)
Dave Broadbent - 22:04, 18th, AG1
Deb Golbreski - 23:26, 26th, AG1
Barry Johnston - 28:56, 97th
Lois Johnston - 28:57, 98th
Helene Horn - 64:06, 185th

11/3/12
Run For Your Neighbor 5K
Hunter Needham - 17:09, 2nd

10/28/12
Marine corps Marathon (23,520)
 John Guth - 4:26:46, 8,851st
Jerry Horan - 4:46:56, 12,558th
Cindy Field - 4:56:13, 2, 14,136th

Evansburg Challenge 15K Trail )(170
Lisa Brunner - 47:54, 26th
Michelle Garges - 54:30, 90th
Linda Karp - 1:07:50, 269th
Christine Torchia - 1:11:54, 298th

Souderton 5M (114th)
Nolan Pernia - 1:19:40, 43rd
Heidi Pernia - 1:22:37, 61st, AG2

Radnor 5M (386)
Mike Padilla - 28:02, 2nd, AG1
Anabelle Broadbent - 35:46, 66th
Tom  Jennings - 35:49, 67th, AG1
Lou Coppens - 41:08, 146th, AG2

Poverty Resolution 5K (87)
Carl Goldschmidt - 18:24, 3rd

Race Calendar (Club Races in Bold)

November
17: Gracepoint 5K, Fort Wahington PA, www.runtheday.com
17:  Towamincon Turkey Trot, Towmincon Tsp. A, www.towamincon.org
17: Sandy Relief 5K, Norristown PA, www.runtheday.com
17-18: Philadelphia Marathon/Half/8K, Philadelphia PA, www.philadelphiamarathon.com
18: Bucks County Marathon, washington Crossing PA, www.runbucks.com
18: Emmaus Fall Classic 3.5M, Emmaus PA, www.runlehighvalley.com
22: Abington Gobble Wobble 5K, Abington PA, www.runtheday.com
22: Thanksgiving 5M, Langhorne PA, www.bcrr.info
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
24: Burn Off The bird 5K, Phoenixville PA, http://phoenixvillejaycees.org/burn-off-the-bird-5k/
24: Historic Bethlehem Turkey Trot, Bethlehem PA, www.runreg.com
24: I Run for Jack 5K, Allentown PA, www.jackpressmanfffund.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
1: Reindeer Run 5K, Souderton PA, www.prestzelcitysports.com
1: Run Santa Run 5K, West Reading PA, www.arunningstart.biz
1: Challenge 5K, Lansdale PA, www.pennsuburban.org/chamberchallenge5K
2: Funky Santa 5K/3 Person Relay, Pottstown PA, www.makebreak.com
2: Victory for Voices 5K/10K, Quakertown PA, www.actsportsmanagementt.com
2: Tour Tyler 5.3, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
8: Jingle Bell 5K, Newtown A, www.jbrbucks.kintera.org
8: Christmas City Classic 5M/5K, Bethlehem PA,  www.lehighvalleyfca.org
9: Shiver by the River 10K/5K, Reading PA, www.pagodapacers.com
9: Covered Bridge 5K, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
15: Santa-run 5K-ish, Bethlehem PA, www.runlehighvalley.com
16: Jingle Bell 5.3, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
18: Kris Kringle 5M, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
23: Tyler Challenge 10K, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info

January
1: Cham-pain 5K, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
6: Wild Card ?, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
13: Polar Bear 8M, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
13: Shiver by the River 10K/5K, Reading PA, www.pagodapacers.com
20: Ugly Mudder 7M Trail, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
20: Honest Abe 4.6M, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
27: Terrible Tyler 15K, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info

February
3: Pick Your way 5.3M, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
3: Super Bowl 10K, Allentown PA  www.lvrr.org
10: Eenie-Meanie-Miney-Moe Marathon, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
10:Shiver by the River 10K/5K, Reading PA, www.pagodapacers.com
17: Staggered start 4.6M, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
24: Chilly Cheeks 7.2M Trail, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com

March
2: Rotary Run For Youth 10M/4M, Quakertown PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com, www.quakertownrotary.org
10: Shiver by the River 10K/5K, Reading PA, www.pagodapacers.com

April
28: St. Luke's Half Marathon - Allentown PA, http://stlukeshalfmarathon.com/
28: Ironmaster's Challenge Trail 50K/20M/15M, Gardner PA, www.ironmasterschallenge.com

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

Treading Lightly, A Real Dope, Group Event, Making An Impression

Treadmill for Sale
Dawn Lowe is cleaning out things and has a basic treadmill available for sale.  While some of us see these as Satan's handiwork, others prefer to stay indoors for the winter.  Dawn add this info, "I am continuing to clean out closets and other spaces and I  have a basic treadmill for sale in good condition. Asking $300. OBO! It does come apart for easy transport but it is heavy!!! It is set up in the yoga studio for easy viewing or tryouts, but it is taking up valuable space so it must go! : ) " Email me at bill.tuszynski@gmail.com and I'll get you in touch with Dawn.

Pretty Sad
You have to wonder just how screwed up sporting culture has gotten when even someone who is basically a good regional runner winds up doping so he can win a few more $1,000 purses.  A Barry Bonds or Lance Armstrong is almost understandable from the standpoint of highly competitive elite athletes who will do anything for an edge.  It's much harder to make excuses for a cheater at this level.  I'm glad that I don't direct any races with prize money involved.  Maybe I'm just not smart enough or care enough about results to get the why.

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/15/sports/runner-christian-hesch-describes-doping-with-epo.html?pagewanted=all

Group Run/Ride
Our next event will be at Pfaff Elementary (1600 Sleepy Hollow Rd in Spinnerstown) on 11/3.  We'll meet at 10:00, run or ride for about an hour so we can meet back up and slide over to the Spinnerstown Hotel to sample both their menu and taps.  Those who are more ambitious are welcome to show up early to get in extra miles.  The area is pleasantly hilly (how's that for a euphemism?) and you'll earn your Spinnerstown recharge.

An Impressive Runner II
Here's a story about HS junior Sarah Baxter of California who turned in an impressive 16;00 time over what is  called one of the tougher cross-country courses, breaking the previous course record by 16 seconds and winning the race by over 1 minute.  Another example of youth being wasted on the young. 

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/highschool-prep-rally/california-teen-turns-cross-country-time-called-greatest-215330958.html

Club Races    
Our next adventure is the Macoby Run Run.  Your chance to take a tour around the Macoby Run golf course without a cart while chasing the runner in front of you rather than a little dimpled ball.

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
Jan 20: Ugly Mudder 7M Trail, Reading PA
Feb 3: Super Bowl 10K, Allentown PA
Feb 24: Chilly Cheeks 7.2M Trail, Reading PA
Mar 2: Rotary Run For Youth 10M/4M, Quakertown PA

Race Results
More race results than you shake a stick at thanks to the RW Festival with 6,000+  participants.  Sorry if I missed anyone as my eyes got pretty bleary going through the results.  Congratulations to Rim-2Rim-2Rim  runners Bob Bodkin and Randy Latza on continuing their bizarre adventures with a 100 mile run and back-to-back marathons.  Congratulations to Autumn Garges for her first 5K at age 11.  Soon she'll be leaving mom and dad in the dust.

10/21/12
RW Half Marathon (2,966)
Chris Garges - 1:20:16, 15th
Zach Smith - 1:21:27, 17th
Rob Gallagher - 1:32:37, 117th
Randy Latza - 1:35:10, 162nd
Lauren Garges - 1:44:29, 483rd
Glenn Appel - 1:44:53, 500th
Geoff Simpson - 1:45:29, 527th
Tyler Papaz - 1:46:42, 585th
Jeremy Garges - 1:49:19, 717th
Ann Krisher - 1:49:35, 739th
Dean Dimmig - 1:49:39, 743rd
Kristin Munoz - 1:50:04, 771st
Udon Beidler - 1:53:13, 941st
Heidi Pernia - 1:59:42, 1,338th
Cesar Pernia - 2:01:37, 1,451st
Michele Litke - 2:14:30, 2,077th
Carla Foley - 2:28:49, 2,542nd
Laurie Reinhart - 2:29:51, 2,572nd

Octorun 8M (177)
Anabelle Broadbent - 57:38, 23rd, 1FM
D Hettrick - 1:02:35, 42nd, AG2
Bob Rodgers - 1:09:26, 70th
Patrick Leming 1:15:47, 112th
Donna Brezicki - 1:18:07, 122nd, AG2

Run for Recovery 5K (61)
Tom Jennings - 21:08, 4th, AG1
Dave Gehman - 24:48, 14th, AG2

10/20/12
Ghouls & Fools Nighttime Trsil (336)
Michael Womelsdorf - 1:02:34, 106th

RW 10K (1,705)
Chris Garges - 37:07, 9th
Michael Womelsdorf - 43:52, 97th
Randy Latza - 47:278, 206th
Geoff Simpson - 48:07, 230th
Jeremy Garges - 50:48, 381st
Dean Dimmig - 50;48, 383rd
Michele Litke - 59:29, 929th
Christine Torchia - 1:08:15, 1,404th

Emmaus Halloween 5K (213)
Casey Hooper - 24:29, 60th
Jen Hooper - 24:30, 61st
Briel Rhoades - 24:36, 62nd
Brady Gallagher - 26:54, 98th
Rob Gallagher - 26:55, 99th

Rally Round the Valley Duathlon
Tracy Jenkins - 1:02:22, 1F

10/19/12
RW 5K (1,542)
Chris Garges - 17:12, 5th
Dean Dimmig - 19:43, 44th
Randy Latza - 20:20, 60th
Jeremy Garges - 21:00, 90th
Steve Foster - 21:09, 102nd
Geoff Simpson - 22:17, 172nd
Briel Rhoades - 25:09, 427th
Erik Rhoades - 25:11, 430th
Michele Litke - 28:41, 777
Autumn Garges - 36:21, 1,312th
Lauren Garges - 36:22, 1,314th

10/13/12
Providence Marathon (1,008)
Randy Latza - 4:13:02, 396th

Bluesman Triathlon (145)
George Foedisch - 1:49:10, 89th

Women's 10K (327)
Lisa Brunner - 47:54, 26th
Michelle Garges - 54:30, 90th
Linda Karp - 1:07:50, 269th
Christine Torchia - 1:11:54, 298th

Souderton 5M (114th)
Dave Gehman - 41:54, 33rd, AG2
David Koenig - 49;02, 82nd, AG3

Iron Andy 5K (84)
Donna Brzezicki - 28:44, 46th, AG3

1012-13/12
Oil Creek 100M (87)
Bob Bodkin - 30:58, 75th

10/12/12
Hartford Marathon (2,512)
Randy Latza - 4:47:23, 1,980

Hotfoot 8.8M
Ted Andrus - 1:04:43, 9th, AG3

Northampton Rec Center 5K
Steve Foster - 20:37, 10th

Run for Courage 5K
Kurt Neumann - 21:44, 12th

Run for the Red 5K (58)
Donna Brzezicki - 28:11, 20th, AG1

10/8/12
Walnutport Canal 6K (46)
Brian Serfass - 29:28, 12th
John Guth - 30:46, 13th

10/7/12
Treasue Island Duathlon
Tracy Jenkins - 1:10:10, 1F

9/29/12
Dottie's House Duathlon
Tracy Jenkins - 1:06:57, 2F
Blake/Hunter Ewasky - 1:24:49, 1st male relay

Race Calendar (Club Races in Bold)
October
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
27: Amazing Race 5K, Wayne  PA, www.brynmawrrunningco.com
28: Black Cat 5K, Chalfont PA, www.blackcat5k.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: October Lauf Fest Half Marathon Trail, Philadelphia PA, www.uberendurancesports.com
28: Radnor Red 5M, Radnor PA, www.action.lung.org

November
3: Victory for Voices 5K/10K, Quakertown PA, www.actsportsmanagementt.com
3: Great Pumpkin 8K Trail, Delta PA, www.signatureravceproductions.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: Harvest Hustle 5K, Ardmore PA, www.jlphiladelphia.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
10: Rule the Roost Tri, New Holland PA, bwatkins@newhollandreccenter.org
11: River Ramble 10K/5K, Delaware Water  Gap, PA, www.readysetrunpoconos.com
11: Run for Hope 5K, Wissahickon PA, www.active.com
11: Media Mud Stain 5M/10M Trail, Media PA, www.trimaxendurancesports.com
11: Harriburg Marathon, Harrisburg PA, www.harrisburgmarathon.com
11: Sprains & Strains 5K, Wyomissing PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
11: South Mountain 10M/5K, Bethlehem PA, www.lvrr.org
11: Delaware Water Gap 5K/10K, Delaware Water Gap PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
17: Gracepoint 5K, Fort Wahington PA, www.runtheday.com
17:  Towamincon Turkey Trot, towmincon Tsp. A, www.towamincon.org
7-18: Philadelphia Marathon/Half/8K, Philadelphia PA, www.philadelphiamarathon.com
18: Bucks County Marathon, washington Crossing PA, www.runbucks.com
18: Emmaus Fall Classic 3.5M, Emmaus PA, www.runlehighvalley.com
22: Abington Gobble Wobble 5K, Abington PA, www.runtheday.com
22: Thanksgiving 5M, Langhorne PA, www.bcrr.info
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
24: Historic Bethlehem Turkey Trot, Bethlehem PA, www.runreg.com
24: I Run for Jack 5K, Allentown PA, www.jackpressmanfffund.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
1: Reindeer Run 5K, Souderton PA, www.prestzelcitysports.com
1: Run Santa Run 5K, West Reading PA, www.arunningstart.biz
2: Funky Santa 5K/3 Person Relay, Pottstown PA, www.makebreak.com
2: Tour Tyler 5.3, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
8: Jingle Bell 5K, Newtown A, www.jbrbucks.kintera.org
8: Christmas City Classic 5M/5K, Bethlehem PA,  www.lehighvalleyfca.org
9: Shiver by the River 10K/5K, Reading PA, www.pagodapacers.com
9: Covered Bridge 5K, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
15: Santa-run 5K-ish, Bethlehem PA, www.runlehighvalley.com
16: Jingle Bell 5.3, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
18: Kris Kringle 5M, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
23: Tyler Challenge 10K, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info

January
1: Cham-pain 5K, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
6: Wild Card ?, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
13: Polar Bear 8M, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
13: Shiver by the River 10K/5K, Reading PA, www.pagodapacers.com
20: Ugly Mudder 7M Trail, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
20: Honest Abe 4.6M, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
27: Terrible Tyler 15K, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info

February
3: Pick Your way 5.3M, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
3: Super Bowl 10K, Allentown PA  www.lvrr.org
10: Eenie-Meanie-Miney-Moe Marathon, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
10:Shiver by the River 10K/5K, Reading PA, www.pagodapacers.com
17: Staggered start 4.6M, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
24: Chilly Cheeks 7.2M Trail, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com

March
2: Rotary Run For Youth 10M/4M, Quakertown PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com, www.quakertownrotary.org
10: Shiver by the River 10K/5K, Reading PA, www.pagodapacers.com


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

Star Crossing, Our Tribe, Help Wanted, A Blast From the Past

Digging the Ditch
Congratulations to Bob Bodkin, Wayne Sigler, Laurie Reinhart, Randy Latza and the rest of the crew who did the R2R2R, running from the south rim of the Grand Canyon to the north rim, with many making the return journey.  Besides the round trip distance of 47 miles, these intrepid runners faced the challenge of the climate change with the change in elevation as they went down, across and up and repeated the process on the return journey.  More on this in two weeks.

Our Tribe
Nice article by Amby Burfoot and George Hirsch about the tribe we belong to as runners and the sub-tribe of marathoners.  The recent news about fake marathons and fake remembrances of times reminds us that those are exceptions and that we depend on our integrity and camaraderie to function as the group we are.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/30/sports/essay-the-honorable-clan-of-the-long-distance-runner.html?hp


Volunteers Needed for D&L Marathon
Volunteers are needed for the Delaware & Lehigh Heritage Marathon and Half-Marathon on November 4. The races are run on 26 miles of the D&L Trail between Northampton and Lehigh Gap. The event is organized by the Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor.  Volunteers are needed to set up and tear down the start and finish areas, register runners, distribute race packets, staff water stops, serve as course marshals and provide other services. Individuals, families, clubs, school groups, sports teams, and Scouts are welcome to volunteer. Volunteers receive a T-shirt and lunch at the finish area. A volunteer orientation will be held at Lehigh Gap Nature Center, November 3 at 10 a.m.  Volunteer hours vary. The race begins at 8 a.m. at Atlas Park in Northampton; runners must finish their race no later than 2 p.m. Interested persons can volunteer online at http://www.delawareandlehigh.org/marathon/volunteers.php or contact Loretta Susen at loretta@delawareandlehigh.org or 610-923-3548, ex 221. For more information, contact: Dennis Scholl, dennis@delawareandlehigh.org

An Impressive Runner
heres the story of Phil Coppess,  a self-trained marathoner who was also a single parent working full time at shift work in the process.  Despite these obstacles, he set the record in the Twin Cites Marathon in 1985 with a time of 2:10:05.  Amazingly enough, that record still stands. Another reason to not whine about having to work to fit an exercise session into your day.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/04/sports/phil-coppess-still-holds-twin-cities-marathon-record.html?ref=sports

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
Jan 20: Ugly Mudder 7M Trail, Reading PA
Feb 3: Super Bowl 10K, Allentown PA
Feb 24: Chilly Cheeks 7.2M Trail, Reading PA
Mar 2: Rotary Run For Youth 10M/4M, Quakertown PA

Race Results
Great results, especially on the long distance end.  Dana Wentzel had an amazing Tahoe Triple with three sub-4:15 marathons in three days.  Twelve year old Nolan Pernia did his first marathon at Wineglass while Suzette Richardson shaved 26 minutes off her PR for 26.2 in Chicago.  Meanwhile Debi Golbreski took 13 minutes off her best time at the Blues Cruise 50K and Hunter Needham took first at the Ocean city Half Marathon.  Congratulations to Mary Latza for her first cyclecross.

10/7/12
Blues Cruise 50K (231)
Michael Womelsdorf - 5:02:25, 55th
Rob Gallagher - 5:38:09, 76th
Jack Heely - 5:45:24, 109th
Debi Golbreski - 6:20:46, 157th

Steamtown Marathon (1,938)
Neil Policelli - 3:46:45, 690th
Kent Prizer - 3:59:18, 1,879th
Pam Daugherty - 4:01:06, 979th
John Guth - 4:47:52, 1,602nd

Chicago Marathon (1 Bazillion)
Kurt Dannerth - 3:41:36, 6,456th
Suzette Richardson - 4":19:59, 16,626th

Downingtown Trail 5K (34)
JoAnn Lunf - 38:17, 30th, AG1
Gene Lund - 38:19, 31st, AG2

Merry Go Round 5K (108)
Hunter Needham - 16:53, 2nd, AG1
Anabelle Broadbent - 21:19, 6th, 1F

Town Hall Cyclecross
Men's Cat 3/4 (66)
Jeremy Garges - 328.99 points, 17th
Women's Cat 3/4 (26)
Mary Latza - 533.77 points, 21st


9/16/12
Diva Half Marathon (2,619)
Kristin Munoz - 2:23:03, 1,358th
Hillary Quinn - 2:24:49, 1,453rd

9/28-30/12
Tahoe Triple (3 Marathons in 3 Days)
Dana Wentzel - 4:14/4:04/4:12, 2F

9/30/12
Wineglass Marathon
Chris garges - 3:14:33, 110th
Michael Womelsdorf - 3:32:47, 265th
Lauren Garges - 3:34:37, 200th
Heidi Pernia - 3:50:32, 515th
Nolan Pernia - 3:50:33, 516th

Ocean City Half Marathon
Hunter Needham - 1:19:53, 1st

Montco Women's Center 5K
Anabelle Broadbent - 21:19, 6th, 1F

9/29/12
Celtic Classic 10K (175)
Rob Gallagher - 42:28, 11th, AG3
Jen Hooper - 49:08, 35th
Udon Beidler - 53:56, 63rd, AG1
Michele Litke - 57:49, 108th, AG2

Bernardi 5K
Kent Prizer - 22:48, 7th

Race Calendar (Club Races in Bold)
October
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: 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: Zackon Memorial 5K, Oley PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
20: Urban Dare 5K Challenge Race, Philadelphia PA, www.urbandare.com
20: Harleysville Monster dash, Harleysville PA, www.northpennymca.org
20: KoPKing's Run, King of Prussia, PA, www.gftmafoundation.org/p=402
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: Topton Terror 5K/1M, Mertztown PA, www.pretzelcitysports.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
27: Amazing Race 5K, Wayne  PA, www.brynmawrrunningco.com
28: Black Cat 5K, Chalfont PA, www.blackcat5k.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: October Lauf Fest Half Marathon Trail, Philadelphia PA, www.uberendurancesports.com
28: Radnor Red 5M, Radnor PA, www.action.lung.org

November
3: Victory for Voices 5K/10K, Quakertown PA, www.actsportsmanagementt.com
3: Great Pumpkin 8K Trail, Delta PA, www.signatureravceproductions.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
10: Rule the Roost Tri, New Holland PA, bwatkins@newhollandreccenter.org
11: River Ramble 10K/5K, Delaware Water  Gap, PA, www.readysetrunpoconos.com
11: Run for Hope 5K, Wissahickon PA, www.active.com
11: Media Mud Stain 5M/10M Trail, Media PA, www.trimaxendurancesports.com
11: Harriburg Marathon, Harrisburg PA, www.harrisburgmarathon.com
11: Sprains & Strains 5K, Wyomissing PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
11: South Mountain 10M/5K, Bethlehem PA, www.lvrr.org
17:  Towamincon Turkey Trot, towmincon Tsp. A, www.towamincon.org
7-18: Philadelphia Marathon/Half/8K, Philadelphia PA, www.philadelphiamarathon.com
18: Emmaus Fall Classic 3.5M, Emmaus PA, www.runlehighvalley.com
22: Thanksgiving 5M, Langhorne PA, www.bcrr.info
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
24: Historic Bethlehem Turkey Trot, Bethlehem PA, www.runreg.com
24: I Run for Jack 5K, Allentown PA, www.jackpressmanfffund.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
1: Reindeer Run 5K, Souderton PA, www.prestzelcitysports.com
1: Run Santa Run 5K, West Reading PA, www.arunningstart.biz
2: Funky Santa 5K/3 Person Relay, Pottstown PA, www.makebreak.com
2: Tour Tyler 5.3, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
8: Jingle Bell 5K, Newtown A, www.jbrbucks.kintera.org
8: Christmas City Classic 5M/5K, Bethlehem PA,  www.lehighvalleyfca.org
9: Shiver by the River 10K/5K, Reading PA, www.pagodapacers.com
9: Covered Bridge 5K, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
15: Santa-run 5K-ish, Bethlehem PA, www.runlehighvalley.com
16: Jingle Bell 5.3, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
18: Kris Kringle 5M, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
23: Tyler Challenge 10K, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info

January
1: Cham-pain 5K, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
6: Wild Card ?, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
13: Polar Bear 8M, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
13: Shiver by the River 10K/5K, Reading PA, www.pagodapacers.com
20: Ugly Mudder 7M Trail, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
20: Honest Abe 4.6M, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
27: Terrible Tyler 15K, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info

February
3: Pick Your way 5.3M, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
3: Super Bowl 10K, Allentown PA  www.lvrr.org
10: Eenie-Meanie-Miney-Moe Marathon, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
10:Shiver by the River 10K/5K, Reading PA, www.pagodapacers.com
17: Staggered start 4.6M, Tyler State Park PA, www.bcrr.info
24: Chilly Cheeks 7.2M Trail, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com

March
2: Rotary Run For Youth 10M/4M, Quakertown PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com, www.quakertownrotary.org
10: Shiver by the River 10K/5K, Reading PA, www.pagodapacers.com


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

New Member, 26.2, Great Adventures, Turning 100

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

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