PCVRC Boston Marathon Send-Off
From Rachel Perkowski:
Please join us on Wednesday, April 15th from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Catherine Rooney’s in Wilmington as we celebrate those participating in the 119th Boston Marathon.
This is an annual club event that allows us the opportunity to congratulate those who have worked so hard throughout the year to qualify to run the infamous Boston Marathon.
Like most club events, this event is included as part of your membership. Non-club members are more than welcome to attend; all that we ask is that a donation is made to help with the cost of the food.
Anyone that would like to join the club or renew their current membership may do so on the night of the Send-Off. We hope that you will join us as we wish those who are running the best of luck!
Any questions regarding this event can be forwarded to
Couch-to-5k Spring Session
We continue to have good turnout, especially for returning participants!
The Newark Reservoir (map) is on Old Paper Mill Road, just east of Paper Mill Road and just north of Timothy’s (where the Christmas party was held). If you missed the first session you’re still more than welcome to come out and walk or run! See you there!
Delaware Marathon Volunteers
From Sue DeNardo:
This year we have been working on a website to make the Delaware Marathon volunteer sign-up process easier for you (and your team). It is now live, so please take a look and, if you are a group captain, encourage your volunteers to do the same. Here are a few tips to help you out:
The website link is dmrf.ivolunteer.com
Saturday packet pickup, water stops, and several of the course marshal spots are broken into shifts. If you plan on covering that spot all day, please register for both shifts.
For course marshals, the spots that are critical are listed separately so that we can make sure they are filled. All other spots are listed under an “unassigned” section that will be assigned as we get closer to race day. When registering for an unassigned spot, you may request a specific location. If you have questions about a preferred location, please email me.
Once signed up, the volunteer will receive a confirmation email to which he/she will need to respond. Once that step is completed, the slot assignment is secured.
Please have everyone in your group register through this website. It will enable us to communicate via email regarding parking, updates, etc.
Questions? Please contact me at or 302-690-9345. Please let us know of any glitches, suggestions, unclear information, etc as you go through the process. And please, encourage others to volunteer.
Thanks so much. We couldn’t do it without you!!
Sue DeNardo
Volunteer Coordinator
Delaware Marathon Running Festival
Race Results, Reviews and Accomplishments:
Michelle Zechman finished the Hot Chocolate 15k in 1:19:48! Excellent work Michelle!
Carll Human was just in front of Michelle, finishing the 15k in 1:16:16! Great job!
Carll Human also ran the Rock-N-Roll Raleigh Half Marathon this past Sunday, finishing in 1:52:42! Way to go!
John Schultz completed the 32.65-mile Brandywine Trail End-to-End Hike this past Saturday, walking from Ludwig’s Corner, PA, to Brandywine Creek State Park, finishing in 12:54! As John put it: “Lots of time lost to pit stops and to figuring out the trail where blazes were m missing. Also I fell into a muddy brier patch – it wasn’t Br’er Fox’s fault.” John added: “About a third of it is on paved roads, but the rest is real trail: one hill/rock/root after another.” Phenomenal job John!
Matt Cutrona won the Race for the Ages 10k this past Saturday, finishing in 38:35.5, a 6:12-per-mile pace! Awesome job Matt!
(Photo Credit: Mark DeNio)
Kirsten Belair also won the Race for the Ages 10k, finishing in 41:44.9! Fantastic work!
(Photo Credit: Mark DeNio)
Theresa Coughlan won the Master’s Female division at the 10k, finishing in 53:03.8!
(Photo Credit: Mark DeNio)
Dave McSherry placed 2nd in his age group at the 10k, finishing in 51:08.8! He also represented PCVRC in fine style, wearing his club singlet!
(Photo Credit: Mark DeNio)
Bob Callahan won his age group at the 10k, finishing in 56:23.4! Awesome job!
(Photo Credit: Mark DeNio)
Bob Taggart won his age group at the Race for the Ages 5k, finishing in 26:33.9!
(Photo Credit: Mark DeNio)
Hot Chocolate 15k
(April 4th – Philadelphia, PA)
Carll Human 1:16:16
Michelle Zechman 1:19:48
54th Brandywine Trail End-to-End Hike
(April 11th – Ludwig’s Corner, PA)
John Schultz 12:54:00
6th Race for the Ages 10k
(April 11th – Wilmington, DE)
Matt Cutrona 38:35.5
Kirsten Belair 41:44.9
Dave McSherry 51:08.1
Theresa Coughlan 53:03.8
Bob Callahan 56:23.4
6th Race for the Ages 5k
(April 11th – Wilmington, DE)
Bob Taggart 26:33.9
Rock-N-Roll Raleigh Half Marathon
(April 12th – Raleigh, NC)
Carll Human 1:52:42
Group Runs
PCVRC hosts 3 group runs every week. You are welcome to come to any and there is no cost to attend!
Sunday Morning
Sundays we meet at 8 a.m. in Newark, in front of Panera Bread on Main Street (map). A group usually socializes at Panera afterward but that’s totally informal, based on who shows up and what people’s training plans for the day are.
Wednesday and Thursday Evenings
Wednesday and Thursday nights at 6 p.m. people meet at Delcastle Park (map) near the tennis courts. (That’s on McKennans Church Road just south of Duncan Road.) Delcastle Park has a 1.75-mile path marked in 0.25-mile increments. It’s wide enough so people can walk in either direction. This is nice for variety as each direction definitely offers its own challenges.