Apologies for the delay. The newsletter will now come out on Tuesdays. Peoples’ accomplishments can be celebrated sooner and people will have more time to prepare for upcoming events.
Many thanks to Rich & Tricia Szymanski for a wonderful evening at last Thursday’s Crabowitz! Even though the 5k is informal that course is no joke. More details below.
Paula Jermyn put on a successful Yoga for Runners event and has already had calls to repeat it. Watch this space for a future announcement.
Special congratulations to the Spring 2014 C25k class who did their first race at the St. Anthony’s Italian Festival 5k! It was also great to see so many returnees from previous classes as well as Darlise, Paula and Stacey come out to run with the new graduates!
There have been many questions about fees, renewal dates and deadlines so please read this item. You can also find it on the website at http://www.pcvrc.com/join.php
Pike Creek Valley Running Club Membership Fee Structure and Renewal Policy
The current dues are $25 per membership, which includes family members and significant others, and covers membership for the calendar year. The renewal period runs from October 1st through March 1st. If you are planning to remain a member of PCVRC, you must renew by March 1st. On March 1st, those who have not renewed are not eligible for club member benefits such as e-bulletin, member pricing at banquet, free Boston Send-off party, etc.
Any member who races for PCVRC in 4 or more USATF races, and is a member of USATF, will receive complimentary membership for the following calendar year.
New members who join on or after June 1st but before October 1st will pay a reduced rate of $15 to cover membership for the remainder of the current calendar year, then are subject to same renewal policy as current members stated above. Anyone who joins on or after October 1st would pay $25 that would cover them for remainder of current calendar year and the entire following calendar year.
6th Annual Crabowitz Recap From Rich:
A huge Thank You to our generous friends who donated $1700 for the The Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation at the 6th annual Crabowitz!
We would also like to thank our own Tony BBQ for making and supplying our Rebel Ale again this year as well as Darlise, Wes and Frank’s Wines who also contributed beer!
Another successful Crabowitz is in the books and we look forward to seeing everyone again next year!
Spring 2014 C25k
Thanks to the hard work of the coaches another class graduated to running their first race! The returnees from previous sessions improved their own running and encouraged the newcomers. The graduates ran their first race this past Sunday at the St. Anthony’s Italian Festival 5k. Quite a group!
New Balance Brandywine Sale
This week only there is a Buy One Get One apparel sale! See a store associate for details.
Howard M. Laws Summer Cross-Country Series
The next race in the series is June 17th.
It’s time once again for the low-cost, high-adventure Summer Cross-Country Series, sponsored by H. & S. Caterers.
WHEN: Every other Tuesday for 6 races (June 3rd, June 17th, July 1st, July 15th, July 29th and August 12th)
WHERE: Bellevue State Park (on Carr Road just N of Marsh and I-95)
COST: $25 for the series of 6 races or $5.00 for each race. This pays for entries, prizes, charitable contributions, loads of fun and meeting friends both old and new.
QUESTIONS: Contact Howard Laws @ 302-588-6119 or Terry Mance @ 302-379-4811. You can also e-mail .
Registration will be from 5:30 to 6:15 for each race. Races start at 6:30. Anyone who signs up for the entire series receives a T-shirt!
DISCLAIMER: As with all activities, runners’ participation will be at their own risk. The sponsors and organizers are not responsible for any injuries incurred.
Race Results, Reviews and Accomplishments
Dan Feeney won the Black Bear Half Ironman on June 1st, finishing in 4:42:32.0!
Andrea Ladany came in first overall female at the St. Anthony’s Italian Festival 5k, turning in a PR of 22:08.8!
Denise Boyle came in first in her age group at the Justin Jennings 5k in Bethany Beach on May 24th, Memorial Day weekend.
New member Kim Eppehimer came in first overall female at the Purple Strides 5k on May 31st! Time to sign her up for the USATF team.
Theresa Cannon-Kauffman ran with her son Liam at the St. John’s Carnival Kick-Off 5k on May 31st, with Liam just beating his mom to the line by 0.04 seconds!
David Farren and his son DJ both ran the Lewes 5k for Habitat on May 31st and the Rehoboth Beach 5k (yes, that’s really the name) on June 1st. DJ turned in PR’s in both races. That’s most impressive, setting a PR the day after the previous one.
Ray Christensen placed first in his age group at the St. John’s Carnival Kick-Off 5k. I think the fix was in because he goes to that church but we’ll let him enjoy the victory. (Also pictured: Daniel Wipf & Audrey Mallia Diotale)
Ray legitimately gave a PR performance at the Old New Castle 5k on May 29th, running his best 5k in 2 years!
Justin’s Beach House 5k (May 25th – Bethany Beach, DE)
Denise Boyle 25:32.0 (1st AG)
PurpleStride Delaware 5k (May 31st – Wilmington Riverfront)
Kim Eppehimer 21:33.3 (1st Overall Female)
St. John’s Carnival Kick-Off 5k (May 31st – Wilmington, DE)
Ray Christensen 21:40.9 (1st AG)
Jennifer Besten 21:50.4 (3rd Overall Female)
Daniel Wipf 24:59.6
Liam Kauffman 25:35.8
Theresa Kauffman 25:36.2 (2nd AG)
Milk Run 5k (May 31st – Middletown, DE)
John Costello 17:58.4 (1st Overall)
4th Lewes Habitat 5k (May 31st – Lewes, DE)
DJ Farren 20:45.6 (1st AG & PR)
David Farren 21:31.4 (1st AG)
24th Rehoboth 5k (June 1st – Rehoboth Beach, DE)
DJ Farren 20:42.3 (1st AG & PR)
David Farren 21:21.6 (3rd AG)
2014 Black Bear Half-Ironman Triathlon (June 1st – Lehighton, PA)
Dan Feeney 4:42:32.0 (1st Overall)
35th St. Anthony’s Italian Festival 5k (June 8th – Wilmington, DE)
David Wiechecki 18:30.4 (2nd Overall)
Mike Reph 19:49.6 (1st AG)
Andrea Ladany 22:08.8 (1st Overall Female)
Jim Steele 23:55.6 (2nd AG)
Jonathan Wiechecki 24:08.2 (1st AG)
Justin Bartels 29:45.1 (C25k)
Paula Jermyn 30:57.3 (1st AG – C25k coach)
Kathy Belardo 35:44.5 (1st AG – C25k returnee)
Maya Andreeva 36:53.3 (C25k returnee)
Samantha Neubert 37:21.3 (C25k returnee)
Kate Bayard 39:10.9 (C25k coach/helper)
Stacey Schiller 39:11.5 (C25k coach)
Sharon Miner 39:23.3 (C25k coach/helper)
Christine Sullivan 43:51.7 (C25k)
Amy Temple 49:38.0 (C25k returnee)
Claire Neilan 49:41.5 (C25k coach)
Corla Rogers 50:00.5 (C25k returnee)
Darlise DiMatteo 50:00.5 (C25k coach)
USATF
Planning ahead? Think Philly and Rothman
Registration for the Philadelphia Marathon, Half Marathon and Rothman Institute 8K is currently open. Race organizers have set up a discount code (Grand Prix $2 discount) only for current USATF Mid-Atlantic members. To use this code click the “Yes” selection next to the question “Are you a USATF member”, fill in your 10 digit current USATF membership number in the next box and later in the registration process use “PMsave2” (without quotes) in the Discount Code box. NOTE: the discount code is not for the “Invitation Code” on the first registration page.