PCVRC Board Meeting
From Joel Schiller:
As per the Club By-laws, nominations for Board and Club Officer positions are open. Nominations will be accepted until 5:00 pm on Mar 12 to Interim Club President Joel Schiller at .
The next Board meeting will be Thursday Mar 12 at 6:30pm at the 2 Fat Guys Restaurant in Greenville. Board meetings are open to all club members. If you wish to attend this meeting, please let Joel know so he may plan accordingly. At the start of the meeting, nominations will be closed and the existing Board will propose a slate of Board and Officer positions. . After the meeting, all club members will have the opportunity to vote by email. An announcement will be sent with instructions.
Food is each person’s responsibility so bring enough to sample their great menu! Healthy options as well as Chocolate Chili, Ribs, Pulled Pork and Burgers!
We owe a large Thank You to Lenora Wagner for stepping in and organizing the banquet for Rachel Perkowski. Lenora took over all the details and grunt work while Rachel was adjusting to motherhood. Lenora did a fantastic job and we all greatly appreciate it! (Lenora is the pink lady on the left.) Thanks Lenora!
Pike Creek got a great mention in the USATF Mid-Atlantic newsletter!
Caesar Rodney Half-Marathon on 3/22
Volunteers are desperately needed for the Half Marathon and 5k races. Please contact Jon Clifton @ if you can help!
USATF
Scott Coffee Moorestown Rotary 8k on June 6th
From Jerry Herman:
When you register remember to join the PCVRC Caffeine Challenge team for this race. The more runners on PCVRC team the more swag we can receive.
USATF Championships
Ray Christensen created a section on the club website dedicated to the USATF Championships.
From Ray:
Dec 13 National Club XC Championships photos/recap
Photos, results, videos and recap of our bus trip to the race in Lehigh are now gathered together on a page of our website. See http://pcvrc.com/xc-championships14.php and share with any runners who may be interested – especially if they’d consider joining our club or USATF team.
Couch-to-5k Spring Session
The next C25k session will start on Monday, April 6th. Darlise is looking for volunteers to help coach. Previous graduates are especially sought as they can inspire participants and show what heights can be achieved! E-mail Darlise at if you can help.
One additional note is that Joel Schiller will be coaching the walkers so let your friends know if there are any that would like to train to walk a 5k! I will be using the sessions to improve my own walking, encourage people and get encouraged.
Amy Temple came up with these wonderful pictures to serve as reminders and motivation. Feel free to share on social media or wherever else they might help get someone there. Thanks Amy!
(Designer: Amy Temple)
Delaware Sports Hall of Fame Banquet
The Delaware Sports Museum and Hall of Fame is having their annual banquet on Tuesday, May 5, at the Chase Center on the Wilmington Riverfront. Details attached to this e-mail.
Race Results, Reviews and Accomplishments:
Carole Feole also decided to forgo the snow and cold temperatures to run in the Fort Lauderdale Half Marathon and 5k races last month. Carole placed 2nd in her age group both times, finishing the 5k in 22:05 and the half marathon on 1:42:36! Way to go Carole!
Pike Creek did VERY well at the Leprechaun Leap this past Saturday! Every member placed at least 3rd in their age group! The race was shorted to approximately 2.1 miles due to conditions but all our club members made the best of it! (I take credit for all the pictures shown below. Let’s get that out of the way.)
Mike DiGennaro won the Leprechaun Leap, finishing in 10:27.3! Great job!
Lynn Knothe was the overall female winner, finishing in 13:02.6! Way to go Lynn!
Greg Cauller was the 2nd Overall runner, 1st Master’s, finishing in 12:14.1
Lisa Jalot was the 2nd Overall Female, 1st Master’s, finishing in 14:08.7! Excellent running both of you!
Dave Landon was the 3rd Overall runner in the Leprechaun Leap, 1st AG, finishing in 12:21.8!
Keith Crispin placed 3rd in his age group, finishing in 12:52.2! Just 30 seconds separated first from third in this age group and Pike Creek had two runners! Awesome job guys!
Kelly Jones finished 2nd in her age group, 5th Overall Female, completing the course in 15:02.2!
Betty Olmstead came in 3rd in her age group, finishing in 29:58.1. Betty also won Best Costume, having hand-knitted her own hat!
Susan G. Komen Race for the Pink 5k
(February 15th – Fort Lauderdale Beach, FL)
Carole Feole 22:05 (2nd AG)
Publix Fort Lauderdale A1A Half Marathon
(February 15th – Fort Lauderdale Beach, FL)
Carole Feole 1:42:36 (2nd AG)
4th Lee Gallagher Leprechaun Leap
(March 8th – Wilmington, DE)
Mike DiGennaro 10:27.3 (Overall Winner)
Greg Cauller 12:14.1 (2nd Overall)
Dave Landon 12:21.8 (3rd Overall)
Keith Crispin 12:52.2 (3rd AG)
Lynn Knothe 13:02.6 (Overall Female Winner)
Lisa Jalot 14:08.7 (2nd Overall Female)
Mike Piorkowski 14:53.0 (3rd AG)
Kelly Jones 15:02.2 (2nd AG)
John Schultz 25:12.4 (2nd AG)
Betty Olmstead 29:58.3 (3rd AG)
Shiver by the River 10k
(March 8th – Reading, PA)
Theresa Coughlan 52:56 (3rd AG)
Shawn Coughlan 53:21