No Surprise Here
Anyone who has ever hung around ultra runners knows that they are a somewhat different breed, both in their willingness to face grueling conditions alone and in their heightened pain tolerance. The latter can border on disappointment when a race isn't painful enough. Our friends at Runners' World have summarized some recent research demonstrating this and assessing the psychological profiles of a number of serious ultra runners (not that there are any who are not serious, at least among the living). The article sums things up with the trail mantra of "If the bone ain't showing, keep on going." Links to the RW article and two pieces of primary research, including the article cited by RW are below:
http://www.runnersworld.com/general-interest/how-ultramarathoners-are-different
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?cmd=Retrieve&dopt=AbstractPlus&db=PubMed&list_uids=17678668
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23368760
Coaches' Corner
The USATF Coaches' Clinic comes to Villanova University. Details follow:
USA Track & Field Level I Coaching Education School
March 15 - 17, 2013 Villanova University - Villanova PA
The Level I School follows the Day of Distance Coaching Clinic March 15, 2013. It is possible to attend both events
Coaches of Track and Cross Cross Country - High School, Youth, College, and Masters will be interested in this program. Coaches of Adult Running Clubs and Triathlon Coaches (worth 10 USAT CEU's for USAT Certified Coaches) will also find this course of value. The National Council for Accreditation of Coaching has awarded this course NCACE Level 3 accreditation which generally makes it eligible for Continuing Education Credit for Strength and Conditioning Coaches as well as medical (sports medicine specialists, trainers, massage therapists etc.) and educational professionals
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
School Director: Andrew Allden - aacoaching@aol.com or 919-619-3426
For more information log on to:www.usatf.org/groups/Coaches/education/
Registration: Online at www.usatf.org/groups/Coaches/education/schools/
Early Registration: $150 (if received by March 1, 2013) Late on-line and on-site registration: $200 (space is limited)
Fee includes a Level 1 Curriculum. You must be a member of USATF to register www.usatf.org/membership/
SuperBrrr 10K
Kudos to the hardy souls who braved the slush to run the Superbowl 10K last Sunday. It was great to see 400+ runners enjoying themselves trundling through slop. This was my third year manning the water stop and I'm always impressed by the effort put out by those in the front, middle and back of the pack. You all looked great and nobody's shorts made their butt look fat. Next year we'll have to make margaritas to hand out because the alcohol will keep the water from freezing. As always, co-directors Chris Garges, Carly Patterson and the rest of the LVRR team put on a great show.
Club Races
The Chilly Cheeks - Pretzel City's attempt to pack a marathon's worth of torture into 7.2 miles.
Feb 24: Chilly Cheeks 7.2M Trail, Reading PA
Mar 2: Rotary Run For Youth 10M/4M, Quakertown PA
Apr 18: Third Thirsty Thursday, Reading PA
May 4: Palisades 5K/1M, Kintnersville PA
May 11: Dark & Dirty night 6.66 Trail, Reading PA
May 18: Third Thirsty Thursday, Reading PA
May 35: Coopersburg 5K, Coopersburg PA
Jun 16: Third Thirsty Thursday, 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 18: Third Thirsty Thursday, Reading PA
Race Results
A couple of slower weeks but things pick up as we get closer to spring.
2/3/2013
Super Bowl 10K (437)
Johan Anestad - 38:09, 8th, AG3
Dean Dimmig - 39:36, 12th, AG1
Jeremy Garges - 40:53, 19th
Jim Mastrianni - 43:31, 38th, AG3
Bob Bodkin - 50:27, 150th
Jenn Bishop - 56:02, 242nd
Michelle Garges - 57:30, 270th
Don Kuntzman - 1:00;14, 307th
Super Cunday 5K (87)
Bryan Gaj - 21:56, 12th
Kyle Smith - 22:42, 17th
Corrin Smith - 31:42, 56th
1/27/13
Terrible Tyler 15K
Neil Policelli - 1:03:09, 33rd
Rob Hoy - 1:05;01, 44th
Tracy Jenkins - 1:08:16, 67th
Hilary Goodman - 1:10:22, 87th
Art Burger - 1:16:02, 127th
Stephen White - 1:22:05, 159th
Race Calendar (Club Races in Bold)
February
9: Cupid's Chase 5K, Philadelphia PA, www.comop.org/cupidschase
9: Warm Hearts 5K, Nazareth PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
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
10: Fast and Flurry-ous 5K, Allentown PA, www.runlehighvalley.com
16: Horsham Tri and Duathlon, Horsham PA, http://trihorsham.com.au/trihorsham2013.html
16: Abominable Slowman 5K, Wayne PA, www.actsportsmanagement.com
16: Frostbite 5Miler, Ambler PA, http://aarc.shuttlepod.org/
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
2: Athletes Closet Winter Series 5M, West Chester PA, www.athletescloset.com
3: Horde Hero Zombie Run, Philadelphia PA
3: Northeast RR 10K, Philadelphia PA, www.nerrc.net
9: March Madness 4.5M, Allentown PA, www.runlehighvalley.com
9: Xterra Brandywine Creek 15K/5K, Wilmington DE, www.adventuregeeksproductions.com
10: St. Pat's 5K, Warminster PA, www.runbucks.com
10: Groveland Great Grizzly 5K/1M, Plumsteadville PA
10: Shiver by the River 10K/5K, Reading PA, www.pagodapacers.com
14: Hooligan Hustle St. Pat's 5K, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
16: Looney Leprechaun 10K, Richboro PA, www.buckscountyspeedsters.com
16: Bordentown St. Patrick's 5K/2M, Bordentown NJ
17: Caesar Rodney Half Marathon, Wilmington DE
17: Abominable Slowman 5K, Wayne PA, www.actsportsmanagement.com
21: 1st Strides 5K, Bethlehem PA, www.firststrides.com
22: CB Family YMCA 5K, Doylestown PA, www.bucks5kseries.com
23: Goruck Challenge Adventure Race, Philadelphia PA, www.goruckchallenge.com
23: Philadelphia Flight For Air Climb, Philadelphia PA, www.lunginfo.org/phillyclimb
23: Coventry Challenge 5K, Pottstown PA, ccspfisher@juno.com
23: Scavenger Hunt 5K/8K/10KBethlehem PA, www.runlehighvalley.com
24: Cetronia Ambulance Chase 5K, Bethlehem PA, www.cetronia.org
30: Wissahickon 12 Hour Trail Challenge, Philadelphia PA
30: Mt. Penn Mudfest Trail 15K, Reading PA, www.pagodapacers.com
April
6: Tyler Arboretum 10K Trail, Media PA, www.tylertrailrun.com
6: Brave The Race 5K, Altglen PA
6: Garden Spot Marathon/Half Marathon, New Holland PA
6: Trot For Trykes 10K/5K, Coplay PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
6: Fools' Run 10M/5K, Kutztown PA, www.kutztownfoolsrun.com
6: Delaware Valley Duathlon, Lake Nockamixon State Park PA, www.delawarevalleyduathlon.com
6: Collegeville Rotary Run Around 5K, Perkiomen valley HS, www.collegevillerotary.org
6: Swamp Creek Trail 5K, Perkiomenville PA, www.dfacebook.com/uftpparksandrecreation
7: Action Karate 5K, Newrown PA, www.ak5krun.com
7: Run for the Playground 5K, levittown PA, www.runfortheplayground.com
7: New Hope-Solebury Spirit 5K, New Hope PA, www.bucks5kseries.com
13: Yeungling Lager Jogger 5K, Pottsville PA, www.lagerjogger.com
13: Rumspringa Half Marathon, Adamstown PA, www.uberendurancesports.com
13-14: Cerebrun Mud Run, Wrightsville PA, www.cerebrun.com
14: Share 5K, Center Valley PA, www.shareinafrica.org
14: Bucks Half Marathon, Newtown PA, www.buckscountymarathon.com
14: RACC 5K, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
14: Emmaus 4 Miler, Emmaus PA, www.lvrr.org
14: Hatfield 5 & Dime, 5M/10M, Hatfield PA, www.actsportsmanagement.com
18: Third Thirsty Thursday 5K, Reading PA, www.petzelcitysports.com
20: Run for SAAM, Norristown PA, www.victimservicescenter.wix.com
20: Make Every April Better 5K, Richboro PA
20: Bridge Valley 5K For Autism, Furlong PA, www.bucks5kseries.com
20: Pheasant 5K, Slatington PA, www.thelutheranacadamy.org
20: Challenge 5K/10K, Emmaus PA, www.faithefc.com
21: Blazer Mat Club 5K, Douglasville PA, www.tcteams.com
21: BDR Earth Day 5K/10K, Washington Crossing PA, www.thesolarfoundation.com
21: Rutgers Unite Half Marathon/8K, Piscataway NJ, www.cgiracing.com
21: Stateliner Spring Classic 5K, Phillipsburg NJ, springclassic@hotmail.com
21: Yvette Palmer Purple Pinkie 5K, Center Valley PA
21: Art & Sole 5K, Jenkintown PA, www.abingtonartcenter.org
21: Valley Forge Revolutionary 5M, King of Prussia PA
21: Burning for Learning 5K, Fort Washington PA, www.runtheday.com
27: IVMS Autism 5K, Harleysville PA, www.ivmsrun.com
27: Cornerstone Clubs 5K, Warrington PA, www.bucks5kseries.com
27: Kid's Peace 5K/1M Mud Run, Orefield PA, www.kidspeace.org/mudrun
27: Lenape Survival Challenge Multi-Sport Adventure Race, Schwenksville PA, www.perkiomenwatershed.org
27: Spring Into Fitness 5K, Phoenixville PA, www.brynmawrrunningvo.com
27: Race Against Racism 5K, Bethlehem PA, www.ymcabethlehem.org
28: Deer Lake 5K, Deer lake PA, www.active.com
28: Abington K9 5K, Abington PA, www.abingtonk9-5k.weebly.com
28: North-South Marathon, Gettysburg PA, www.signmeup.com
28: St. Luke's Half Marathon - Allentown PA, http://stlukeshalfmarathon.com/
28: Ironmaster's Challenge Trail 50K/20M/15M, Gardner PA, www.ironmasterschallenge.com
28: Beat Beethoven 10K/5K, Reading PA, tamckechnie@comcast.net
May
4: Palisades 5K/1M, Kintnersville PA, www.pcfnow.com
4: Cinco de Mayo 5K-ish, Allentown PA, www.runlehighvalley.com
4: 5K Against Childhood Alzheimers, Allentown PA
5: Bucks County 10 Miler, Washington Crossing PA, www.runbucks.com
5: NJ Marathon/Long Branch Half-Marathon, Oceanport NJ, www.njmarathon.org
5: Fight For Air 5K, Trexlertown PA, www.lunginfo.org/walkrun
5: Broad Street 10M, Philadelphia PA, www.broadstreetrun.com
11: Rock 'n Run 4 Kids 5K, Allentown PA, www.rocknrun4kids.com
11:Dark & Dirty Nighttime 6.66M Trail, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
11: Quad County Metric 50K/45M/53M/68M/76M Bike, Green Lane PA, www.suburbancyclists.org
11: Broad Street Rerun 5M, Lansdale PA, www.broadstreetrerun.com
12: Cure FA 5K, Tyler state Park PA, www.curefa.org
12: Run Like a Mother 5K/5M, West Windsor NJ, www.pretzelcitysports.com
12: Delaware Marathon, Wilmington DE, www.delawaremarathon.com
16: Third Thirst Thursday 5K, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
17: Sertoma 5K, Doylestown PA, www.bucks5kseries.com
17: RACE 5K/1K, Warrington PA, www.active.com
18: Running for Hope 5K, Pottsville PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
18: Rebel Race 5K/15K Obstacle Adventure Race, Furlong PA, www.rebelrace.com
18: Pleasantville Bridge 5K, Pleasantville PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
18: Give Me 5, 5M/5K, Ft. Washington PA, www.actsportsmanagement.com
18: Dog Jog 5K/1M, Exton PA, www.dogjogrun.com
18: Movie Madness Half Marathon/5K, Grantville PA, www.moviemadnessraceseries.com
19: Victory 5K, Downingtown PA, www.runtheday.com
19: King of Prussia 10M/5K, King of Prussia PA, www.runtheday.com
19: Run for the Red Marathon/5K, Pocono Summit PA, www.poconomarathon.com
21: Tuesday In The Park 5K, Pottstown PA, www.runtheday.com
25: Doylestown 5K, Doylestown PA, www.bucks5kseries.com
25: Coopersburg 5K, Coopersburg PA, www.coopersburg.org
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.tortoisehare.com
June
1: Pedal to Preserve 6M/20M/51M Bike, new Holland PA, www.lancasterfarmlandtrust.org
2: Panther Pounce 5K, Pocono Pines PA, www.pantherpounce.webs.com
8: QCSD/QCEF 5K, Quakertown PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
8: Wissahickon Trail Classic 10K, Philadelphia PA
9: ODDyssey Half Marathon, Philadelphia PA, www.oddysseyhalfmarathon.com
9: Princeton Healthcare 10K, Princeton NJ, www.princetonkidsmarathon.org
9: French Creek Iron Tour 33M/50M/63M/73M/100N Bike, Phoenixville PA, www.irontour.org
15: Half Sauer Half Kraut Marathon/Half marathon, Philadelphia PA, www.uberendurancesports.com
15: Indian Creek Roll & Stroll 39M/63M Bike, www.indcreek.org/roll-and-stroll
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: 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.pagoda pacers.com
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
13: Quiet Valley Rooster Run 5K, Stroudsburg PA, www.timberhilltiming.com
13: Spartan Sprint 6M/4M/1M Adventure Run, Palmerton PA, www.spartanrace.com
13: Biggest Loser Off road 5K, Palmerton PA, www.biggestloser.com/runwalk
18: Third Thirsty Thursday 5K, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
20-21: 20 in 24 Endurance Run & Relay, Philadelphia PA, www.20in24.com
20: Chasin for Chelfin 8K/10K Trail, Coatesville PA, www.trailcreekseries.org
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
Keep me posted on favorite races and your race results.
Bill
Anyone who has ever hung around ultra runners knows that they are a somewhat different breed, both in their willingness to face grueling conditions alone and in their heightened pain tolerance. The latter can border on disappointment when a race isn't painful enough. Our friends at Runners' World have summarized some recent research demonstrating this and assessing the psychological profiles of a number of serious ultra runners (not that there are any who are not serious, at least among the living). The article sums things up with the trail mantra of "If the bone ain't showing, keep on going." Links to the RW article and two pieces of primary research, including the article cited by RW are below:
http://www.runnersworld.com/general-interest/how-ultramarathoners-are-different
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?cmd=Retrieve&dopt=AbstractPlus&db=PubMed&list_uids=17678668
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23368760
Coaches' Corner
The USATF Coaches' Clinic comes to Villanova University. Details follow:
USA Track & Field Level I Coaching Education School
March 15 - 17, 2013 Villanova University - Villanova PA
The Level I School follows the Day of Distance Coaching Clinic March 15, 2013. It is possible to attend both events
Coaches of Track and Cross Cross Country - High School, Youth, College, and Masters will be interested in this program. Coaches of Adult Running Clubs and Triathlon Coaches (worth 10 USAT CEU's for USAT Certified Coaches) will also find this course of value. The National Council for Accreditation of Coaching has awarded this course NCACE Level 3 accreditation which generally makes it eligible for Continuing Education Credit for Strength and Conditioning Coaches as well as medical (sports medicine specialists, trainers, massage therapists etc.) and educational professionals
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
School Director: Andrew Allden - aacoaching@aol.com or 919-619-3426
For more information log on to:www.usatf.org/groups/Coaches/education/
Registration: Online at www.usatf.org/groups/Coaches/education/schools/
Early Registration: $150 (if received by March 1, 2013) Late on-line and on-site registration: $200 (space is limited)
Fee includes a Level 1 Curriculum. You must be a member of USATF to register www.usatf.org/membership/
SuperBrrr 10K
Kudos to the hardy souls who braved the slush to run the Superbowl 10K last Sunday. It was great to see 400+ runners enjoying themselves trundling through slop. This was my third year manning the water stop and I'm always impressed by the effort put out by those in the front, middle and back of the pack. You all looked great and nobody's shorts made their butt look fat. Next year we'll have to make margaritas to hand out because the alcohol will keep the water from freezing. As always, co-directors Chris Garges, Carly Patterson and the rest of the LVRR team put on a great show.
Club Races
The Chilly Cheeks - Pretzel City's attempt to pack a marathon's worth of torture into 7.2 miles.
Feb 24: Chilly Cheeks 7.2M Trail, Reading PA
Mar 2: Rotary Run For Youth 10M/4M, Quakertown PA
Apr 18: Third Thirsty Thursday, Reading PA
May 4: Palisades 5K/1M, Kintnersville PA
May 11: Dark & Dirty night 6.66 Trail, Reading PA
May 18: Third Thirsty Thursday, Reading PA
May 35: Coopersburg 5K, Coopersburg PA
Jun 16: Third Thirsty Thursday, 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 18: Third Thirsty Thursday, Reading PA
Race Results
A couple of slower weeks but things pick up as we get closer to spring.
2/3/2013
Super Bowl 10K (437)
Johan Anestad - 38:09, 8th, AG3
Dean Dimmig - 39:36, 12th, AG1
Jeremy Garges - 40:53, 19th
Jim Mastrianni - 43:31, 38th, AG3
Bob Bodkin - 50:27, 150th
Jenn Bishop - 56:02, 242nd
Michelle Garges - 57:30, 270th
Don Kuntzman - 1:00;14, 307th
Super Cunday 5K (87)
Bryan Gaj - 21:56, 12th
Kyle Smith - 22:42, 17th
Corrin Smith - 31:42, 56th
1/27/13
Terrible Tyler 15K
Neil Policelli - 1:03:09, 33rd
Rob Hoy - 1:05;01, 44th
Tracy Jenkins - 1:08:16, 67th
Hilary Goodman - 1:10:22, 87th
Art Burger - 1:16:02, 127th
Stephen White - 1:22:05, 159th
Race Calendar (Club Races in Bold)
February
9: Cupid's Chase 5K, Philadelphia PA, www.comop.org/cupidschase
9: Warm Hearts 5K, Nazareth PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
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
10: Fast and Flurry-ous 5K, Allentown PA, www.runlehighvalley.com
16: Horsham Tri and Duathlon, Horsham PA, http://trihorsham.com.au/trihorsham2013.html
16: Abominable Slowman 5K, Wayne PA, www.actsportsmanagement.com
16: Frostbite 5Miler, Ambler PA, http://aarc.shuttlepod.org/
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
2: Athletes Closet Winter Series 5M, West Chester PA, www.athletescloset.com
3: Horde Hero Zombie Run, Philadelphia PA
3: Northeast RR 10K, Philadelphia PA, www.nerrc.net
9: March Madness 4.5M, Allentown PA, www.runlehighvalley.com
9: Xterra Brandywine Creek 15K/5K, Wilmington DE, www.adventuregeeksproductions.com
10: St. Pat's 5K, Warminster PA, www.runbucks.com
10: Groveland Great Grizzly 5K/1M, Plumsteadville PA
10: Shiver by the River 10K/5K, Reading PA, www.pagodapacers.com
14: Hooligan Hustle St. Pat's 5K, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
16: Looney Leprechaun 10K, Richboro PA, www.buckscountyspeedsters.com
16: Bordentown St. Patrick's 5K/2M, Bordentown NJ
17: Caesar Rodney Half Marathon, Wilmington DE
17: Abominable Slowman 5K, Wayne PA, www.actsportsmanagement.com
21: 1st Strides 5K, Bethlehem PA, www.firststrides.com
22: CB Family YMCA 5K, Doylestown PA, www.bucks5kseries.com
23: Goruck Challenge Adventure Race, Philadelphia PA, www.goruckchallenge.com
23: Philadelphia Flight For Air Climb, Philadelphia PA, www.lunginfo.org/phillyclimb
23: Coventry Challenge 5K, Pottstown PA, ccspfisher@juno.com
23: Scavenger Hunt 5K/8K/10KBethlehem PA, www.runlehighvalley.com
24: Cetronia Ambulance Chase 5K, Bethlehem PA, www.cetronia.org
30: Wissahickon 12 Hour Trail Challenge, Philadelphia PA
30: Mt. Penn Mudfest Trail 15K, Reading PA, www.pagodapacers.com
April
6: Tyler Arboretum 10K Trail, Media PA, www.tylertrailrun.com
6: Brave The Race 5K, Altglen PA
6: Garden Spot Marathon/Half Marathon, New Holland PA
6: Trot For Trykes 10K/5K, Coplay PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
6: Fools' Run 10M/5K, Kutztown PA, www.kutztownfoolsrun.com
6: Delaware Valley Duathlon, Lake Nockamixon State Park PA, www.delawarevalleyduathlon.com
6: Collegeville Rotary Run Around 5K, Perkiomen valley HS, www.collegevillerotary.org
6: Swamp Creek Trail 5K, Perkiomenville PA, www.dfacebook.com/uftpparksandrecreation
7: Action Karate 5K, Newrown PA, www.ak5krun.com
7: Run for the Playground 5K, levittown PA, www.runfortheplayground.com
7: New Hope-Solebury Spirit 5K, New Hope PA, www.bucks5kseries.com
13: Yeungling Lager Jogger 5K, Pottsville PA, www.lagerjogger.com
13: Rumspringa Half Marathon, Adamstown PA, www.uberendurancesports.com
13-14: Cerebrun Mud Run, Wrightsville PA, www.cerebrun.com
14: Share 5K, Center Valley PA, www.shareinafrica.org
14: Bucks Half Marathon, Newtown PA, www.buckscountymarathon.com
14: RACC 5K, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
14: Emmaus 4 Miler, Emmaus PA, www.lvrr.org
14: Hatfield 5 & Dime, 5M/10M, Hatfield PA, www.actsportsmanagement.com
18: Third Thirsty Thursday 5K, Reading PA, www.petzelcitysports.com
20: Run for SAAM, Norristown PA, www.victimservicescenter.wix.com
20: Make Every April Better 5K, Richboro PA
20: Bridge Valley 5K For Autism, Furlong PA, www.bucks5kseries.com
20: Pheasant 5K, Slatington PA, www.thelutheranacadamy.org
20: Challenge 5K/10K, Emmaus PA, www.faithefc.com
21: Blazer Mat Club 5K, Douglasville PA, www.tcteams.com
21: BDR Earth Day 5K/10K, Washington Crossing PA, www.thesolarfoundation.com
21: Rutgers Unite Half Marathon/8K, Piscataway NJ, www.cgiracing.com
21: Stateliner Spring Classic 5K, Phillipsburg NJ, springclassic@hotmail.com
21: Yvette Palmer Purple Pinkie 5K, Center Valley PA
21: Art & Sole 5K, Jenkintown PA, www.abingtonartcenter.org
21: Valley Forge Revolutionary 5M, King of Prussia PA
21: Burning for Learning 5K, Fort Washington PA, www.runtheday.com
27: IVMS Autism 5K, Harleysville PA, www.ivmsrun.com
27: Cornerstone Clubs 5K, Warrington PA, www.bucks5kseries.com
27: Kid's Peace 5K/1M Mud Run, Orefield PA, www.kidspeace.org/mudrun
27: Lenape Survival Challenge Multi-Sport Adventure Race, Schwenksville PA, www.perkiomenwatershed.org
27: Spring Into Fitness 5K, Phoenixville PA, www.brynmawrrunningvo.com
27: Race Against Racism 5K, Bethlehem PA, www.ymcabethlehem.org
28: Deer Lake 5K, Deer lake PA, www.active.com
28: Abington K9 5K, Abington PA, www.abingtonk9-5k.weebly.com
28: North-South Marathon, Gettysburg PA, www.signmeup.com
28: St. Luke's Half Marathon - Allentown PA, http://stlukeshalfmarathon.com/
28: Ironmaster's Challenge Trail 50K/20M/15M, Gardner PA, www.ironmasterschallenge.com
28: Beat Beethoven 10K/5K, Reading PA, tamckechnie@comcast.net
May
4: Palisades 5K/1M, Kintnersville PA, www.pcfnow.com
4: Cinco de Mayo 5K-ish, Allentown PA, www.runlehighvalley.com
4: 5K Against Childhood Alzheimers, Allentown PA
5: Bucks County 10 Miler, Washington Crossing PA, www.runbucks.com
5: NJ Marathon/Long Branch Half-Marathon, Oceanport NJ, www.njmarathon.org
5: Fight For Air 5K, Trexlertown PA, www.lunginfo.org/walkrun
5: Broad Street 10M, Philadelphia PA, www.broadstreetrun.com
11: Rock 'n Run 4 Kids 5K, Allentown PA, www.rocknrun4kids.com
11:Dark & Dirty Nighttime 6.66M Trail, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
11: Quad County Metric 50K/45M/53M/68M/76M Bike, Green Lane PA, www.suburbancyclists.org
11: Broad Street Rerun 5M, Lansdale PA, www.broadstreetrerun.com
12: Cure FA 5K, Tyler state Park PA, www.curefa.org
12: Run Like a Mother 5K/5M, West Windsor NJ, www.pretzelcitysports.com
12: Delaware Marathon, Wilmington DE, www.delawaremarathon.com
16: Third Thirst Thursday 5K, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
17: Sertoma 5K, Doylestown PA, www.bucks5kseries.com
17: RACE 5K/1K, Warrington PA, www.active.com
18: Running for Hope 5K, Pottsville PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
18: Rebel Race 5K/15K Obstacle Adventure Race, Furlong PA, www.rebelrace.com
18: Pleasantville Bridge 5K, Pleasantville PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
18: Give Me 5, 5M/5K, Ft. Washington PA, www.actsportsmanagement.com
18: Dog Jog 5K/1M, Exton PA, www.dogjogrun.com
18: Movie Madness Half Marathon/5K, Grantville PA, www.moviemadnessraceseries.com
19: Victory 5K, Downingtown PA, www.runtheday.com
19: King of Prussia 10M/5K, King of Prussia PA, www.runtheday.com
19: Run for the Red Marathon/5K, Pocono Summit PA, www.poconomarathon.com
21: Tuesday In The Park 5K, Pottstown PA, www.runtheday.com
25: Doylestown 5K, Doylestown PA, www.bucks5kseries.com
25: Coopersburg 5K, Coopersburg PA, www.coopersburg.org
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.tortoisehare.com
June
1: Pedal to Preserve 6M/20M/51M Bike, new Holland PA, www.lancasterfarmlandtrust.org
2: Panther Pounce 5K, Pocono Pines PA, www.pantherpounce.webs.com
8: QCSD/QCEF 5K, Quakertown PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
8: Wissahickon Trail Classic 10K, Philadelphia PA
9: ODDyssey Half Marathon, Philadelphia PA, www.oddysseyhalfmarathon.com
9: Princeton Healthcare 10K, Princeton NJ, www.princetonkidsmarathon.org
9: French Creek Iron Tour 33M/50M/63M/73M/100N Bike, Phoenixville PA, www.irontour.org
15: Half Sauer Half Kraut Marathon/Half marathon, Philadelphia PA, www.uberendurancesports.com
15: Indian Creek Roll & Stroll 39M/63M Bike, www.indcreek.org/roll-and-stroll
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: 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.pagoda pacers.com
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
13: Quiet Valley Rooster Run 5K, Stroudsburg PA, www.timberhilltiming.com
13: Spartan Sprint 6M/4M/1M Adventure Run, Palmerton PA, www.spartanrace.com
13: Biggest Loser Off road 5K, Palmerton PA, www.biggestloser.com/runwalk
18: Third Thirsty Thursday 5K, Reading PA, www.pretzelcitysports.com
20-21: 20 in 24 Endurance Run & Relay, Philadelphia PA, www.20in24.com
20: Chasin for Chelfin 8K/10K Trail, Coatesville PA, www.trailcreekseries.org
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
Keep me posted on favorite races and your race results.
Bill
