eBulletin input wanted
Hello PCVRC Members!
After a long, and sometimes hot summer, the PCVRC eBulletin is back in print! I will be sending it out on a monthly basis – or more frequently as warranted. This bulletin is a place to get information about what is going on within our club. It also includes information about running events, race results, and additional pertinent information! Also, because we are a social group, additional information can be found on www.pcvrc.org and the Pike Creek Valley Running Club page on Facebook, so please feel free to follow that group as well!

About me: I’m a runner, occasional cyclist, and future swimmer (tri is on the bucket list); a mother of three; a girlfriend; and a nurse. I’ll be running my first Boston Marathon in 2016 after running a qualifying time at the Walkway Marathon in Poughkeepsie, NY, on June 13!!

This is my first newsletter so it will weigh on the generic side. I hope to put some more personality into it going forward. Please feel free to email me with suggestions!
Warm Regards,
Michelle Marie (Zechman)
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Upcoming Club Events
Sunday, October 11: Delaware Distance Classic 15K and 5K in Delaware City.

From Jim Steele, Race Director: Volunteers Needed
Our annual 15K is almost upon us – DDC is Sunday Oct 11th at 9am. If you are not running, please consider volunteering as this is our BIGGEST club fundraiser and is highly dependent on club members to make it a success. We are continuing the fun in Delaware City again this year! If you are going to run, remember the course is flat and fast, and is an out an back, taking in portions of the canal trail, with finisher medals, tech shirts and 5-year age groups. The post-race party, including the Awards presentation, will be at Crabby Dick’s again.

We desperately need more volunteers for set up, registration, race day logistics and clean up.

Please plan to participate! Contact Jim Steele ( or 302-530-7274 [Call: 302-530-7274] [Call: 302-530-7274] ) to let him know how you can help make this year’s event another success!

Recent Club Events
From Stacey Schiller

Good to see PCVRC friends at both the picnic last month and the Fun Run at Ray’s last week! A shout-out to club members and volunteers extraordinaire Jim Steele, Joel Schiller, Darlise DiMatteo, Jerry Herman and Kim Riccio for their help with the picnic and to Ray Christensen for hosting this annual run.

In the interest of offering events that members want to attend, we’ll be fielding a survey later this year to get your thoughts. Meanwhile, a bowling night is in the works, along with our annual holiday party. Stay tuned!

USATF Update
From Tom Steenkamer
The club is doing extremely well this year in the club challenge races series for both the Grand Prix (road) and Off Road (trail) competitions. PCVRC is in 1st place in the Grand Prix series heading into the fall season and in 2nd place in the Off-Road series.

The Grand Prix series resumes with the DDC 15k. There are 5 race weekends remaining in this series. The outcome of the club challenge is typically determined over the course of these events. PCVRC will need a strong showing in 4 of these weekends to retain our 1st place position.

The Off Road series just completed its summer races with the Radnor Hunt club 5k Steeplechase. We had a great showing by a very limited team – only 6 runners. 5 of the 6 were age group award winners. There are only 2 events left for this series. The next trail event is the Evansburg challenge on Sunday 10/18.

New Members
Welcome our new members:
David Keifer
Andrew Jackson
Nesrine Zalloum

Race Results, Reviews and Accomplishments:
‘Tis the season for road and trail races! If you’d like to submit your results to me or to Stacey, I’m happy to include in an upcoming bulletin.

San Francisco Marathon
Claire Neilan – 3:54:19
Lee Dresser – 3:57:21

Ironman Lake Placid
Joe Blithe – 15:09:25
Adam Shilling – 12:51:17
Tricia Szymanski – 15:54:06

Northbeach College Day 5K
Dirk Sweigart – 20:47 (2 AG)
Lisa Jalot – 21:09 (1st Master’s)
Fred Jalot – 22:01
Sheri Sweigart – 22:39 (3 AG)
Mike Piorkowski – 22:49
Kelly Jones – 24:09 (1 AG)
Tony Chelpaty – 24:21
Stacey Schiller – 27:01
Paul Schweizer – 27:43
Doug White – 29:11
Bill Funk – 33:13
Barbara Chelpaty – 38:27 (her annual run with her sisters!)

Double Trouble
Per Tom S: Arguably the toughest and most technical trail race we compete in all season. I think that they must grow more rocks on that course every year. All told most of us came out unscathed which is always a great outcome for that venue. (Note, that Dave did execute a nice tuck and roll maneuver during the last downhill mile and came home with a little trail rash on his right arm and knee.)

14 CAULLER GREG YORK PA M 55 1: 18:10 61.24 286.08 25
80 GIAMPIETRO CAROL GARNET VALLEY PA F 57 1: 38:14 58.01 25
27 STEENKAMER TOM RISING SUN MD M 56 1: 25:03 56.80 25
40 JALOT LISA WILMINGTON DE F 44 1: 28:49 55.13 25
28 WIECHECKI DAVID WILMINGTON DE M 53 1: 25:40 54.90 25
41 BROWN MICHAEL NEWARK DE M 57 1: 29:00 54.77 25
23 RANDOLPH PAUL NEWTOWN SQUARPEA M 48 1: 23:02 54.26 25
52 CAMACHO EPI WILMINGTON DE M 59 1: 31:03 54.53 25
203 CULNANE LORI BEAR DE F 54 2: 17:12 39.97 25
229 SCHULTZ JOHN WILMINGTON DE M 83 3: 10:14 37.24 25

Grand Canyon (PA) Half Marathons Betty Olmstead – 3:36:05.66 (Saturday)
3rd female 65-69

3:30:32.04 (Sunday) – 2nd female 65-69
1:03 PM (23 minutes ago)
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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 the eBulletin, member pricing at banquet, free Boston Send-off party, etc.

Any member who races for PCVRC in 4 or more USATF races a calendar year, and is a member of USATF, will receive complimentary PCVRC 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.

To sign up or renew you can go to the Join/Renew page in the below links section.

If mailing, send a check or money order (payable to PCVRC) to:
PCVRC
PO Box 3259
Wilmington, DE 19804

Sunday Group Run, Aug 15 Picnic, Oct 11 DDC, New Members

Upcoming Club Events
TOMORROW, Sunday, July 12: Group Run and “Cool-Down” at the Sweigarts – 8 am at the Can Do Playground in North Wilmington

Saturday, August 15: PCVRC Picnic, 3 pm at White Clay Creek State Park (RSVP through Facebook or to let her know how many are attending and what side/dessert you’ll be bringing)

Sunday, October 11: Delaware Distance Classic 15K and 5K in Delaware City

New Members
Welcome our new members Laura Berger, Blake McNemar and Jan Lehmann!

Race Results
‘Tis the season for local races! If you’d like to submit your results to me, I’m happy to include in an upcoming bulletin. If you’ve got a little time on your hands and enjoy researching race results, then we’ve got the job for you as newsletter editor! Email me for details, please.

USATF From Tom Steenkamer:
Off Road Series
The next trail race is the Wissahickon 10k on Saturday, June 6th. (Registration link)

Grand Prix Series
The next road race is the Moorestown 8k on Saturday, June 6th, 8:30 AM start time. Be sure to select PCVRC as your club during registration so we can compete in the race’s caffeine challenge. (Registration link)

Achilles Tendon Research Study
The University of Delaware Department of Physical Therapy is currently seeking candidates to participate in a research program for Achilles tendon injuries.

Candidates may have experienced or currently have Achilles problems including tendinopathy, tendonitis, rupture or repair. The study is conducted at the UofD Star Campus and is free for accepted candidates. See the attached flyer for more details and contact information.

Crabowitz
What: 5K fun run & Crab Feast
Date: Thursday, June 11th
Time: Any time after 5:00pm- Run begins around 6:15
Where: Szymanski House (709 Haddon Road, Wilmington, DE 19808)

Please mark your calendars to join us for the 7th annual Crabowitz 5K fun run and crabs! We will be supplying crabs, pizza, water, soda and our own Brewmaster, Tony BBQ, will once again be making the “Electrolyte Ale”! Yuengling will also be provided.

If these two types of beer do not interest you, feel free to bring your beverage of choice. This is a family event, so please bring your significant other, children, pets, neighbor,or whomever you wish to bring. However, please be sure to let us know how many will attend so we have a headcount.

This is not a serious running event… It is a serious fun event!! As the years have gone by, less and less people run and more people come to just drink, eat and have fun!! The only person that has to run is our own Jack Crabowitz (our mascot).

We will be continuing the tradition of asking for donations for the Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation.

Couch-to-5k Spring Session
Only a few more weeks of the session! The graduating race is just over 1 week away!

The graduation race is the 36th St. Anthony’s Italian Festival 5k on June 7th. Free breakfast is provided to all runners by the Festival! Registration and more details here.

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!

Note for the Fall Session: The start date has not been set but is usually timed so that PCVRC’s own Delaware Distance Classic 5k is the graduating race.

Carll Human Race Recap
On Sunday morning, May 24th, I ran “The Memorial Day Races @ the Berkshires” half-marathon in Lenox/Stockbridge, MA. I finished with a slightly slower-than-normal 1:55:42 time. It looked as though I got 2nd place in my AG, but they opted for a 10-year AG versus the typical 5-year AG, thus I had to settle for 7th. But then again it’s one of the hilliest, yet most beautiful, courses I’ve ever run (out of 27 so far).

Since most of the course was along scenic country roads there was very little fan support except for Main Street in Stockbridge and, of course, the finish line area. The few that ventured out onto their front yards to cheer us on were enthusiastic. Even that nice family of beaver in their little pond lodge peeked out to see what the “ruckus” was all about. The steep, long hill at mile 12 (25 for the full) was especially cruel for everyone I spoke with. Of course that’s what you get from a race in the Berkshire Mountains billed as the toughest on the east coast. Luckily the weather was a cool 48° sunny morning with plenty of shade trees along much of the route.

A portion of the proceeds go to Team RWB, a national veterans support organization that I belong to. What better race to run on Memorial Day?

They have a variety of races (Marathon & 1/2 Marathon, 10K/5K, 15K Trail Race, 51-Mile Dirt Road Bike Ride) along with a very nice 2-day music festival on the same grounds (SummerSound Live@Tanglewood) as the start/finish line (with your bib being your free ticket into 1 one or the other days).

The race gave out a small, but very unique, finisher’s medal, in the form of an enamel covered, stainless steel medal and a personalized (free if you register in advance) military style dog tags. There were also common technical shirts for all racers, with a separate version for the full marathon.

(Photo Credit: Carll Human)

Since the proceeds benefit two military charities: Team Red White & Blue and Soldier On, the race is even more special to me. In fact my girlfriend and both of her kids ran the 5K to show support for Team RWB, while I ran the half. With staggered starting times, by design, we all 4 finished within minutes of each other. Very cool.

(Carll with Jenny Sun and her kids Helen and Jeffrey)
(Photo Credit: Carll Human)

There are plenty of nice Bed & Breakfast type accommodations right in town, if you book early. I got lucky with a room at the Apple Tree Inn, which is just a short walk, like 2 city blocks, from the start/finish line and an awesome B&B. I highly recommend it for the full “Berkshires experience”. There’s tons of free parking right at the start/finish line, as long as you plan your route to and from, based on the course road closures (again, think SMALL town).

While the Apple Tree’s restaurant is only open for breakfast this early in the season, there are plenty of very nice local places, each with their own unique history and charm within a short drive, such as the famous Red Lion Inn in Stockbridge or even the Barrington – Solar Powered Craft Brewery/Restaurant (yes, solar beer).
Along the half/full course is the Normal Rockwell museum, which we went back to visit after the race. It’s a very nice little museum but a bit pricey if you’re not a fan of his art. But, I’m glad I went to see it anyway. I got to see several of his well-known originals on display. They even relocated his actual studio, a small distance from his Stockbridge home’s back yard, onto the grounds of the museum and it’s now open as part of the tour.

Overall it was a very challenging, well-organized, small race with no real bells & whistles other than the scenery and music festival. Perfect for those looking for a challenging race in MA but didn’t qualify for Boston. If you’re seeking a friendly, beautiful, small town race in hopes of “placing” or you just hate the huge races with everyone tripping over each other for the first couple miles and the cattle car chute for a finish line, this is your race!

Race Results, Reviews and Accomplishments:
(Corrected)John Schultz won his age group at the Kennett Run 10k, finishing in 1:29:14! Well done John!

Ben Mack qualified to join the Half Fanatics group by running the Delaware Marathon on May 10th (finishing in 2:08:04) and the Superhero Half on May 17th (finishing in 2:09:53)! These were his 3rd and 4th half marathons ever and he completed his first last October! Fantastic job Ben and Welcome from Half Fanatic #7841!

(Photo Credit: Mary Lynn Mack)

Wes Stafford placed 3rd in his age group at the Chestertown Tea Party 10 Mile Run for Radcliffe, finishing in 1:09:26.7!

Michelle Zechman placed 2nd in her age group at the Chestertown 10 Mile Run, finishing in 1:22:14.9! Great job both of you!

12th Delaware Half Marathon
(May 10th – Wilmington, DE)

Ben Mack 2:08:04

Kennett Run 10k
(May 16th – Kennett Square, PA)

John Schultz 1:29:14 (1st AG)

6th Superhero Half Marathon
(May 17th – Moorestown, NJ)

Ben Mack 2:09:53

Chestertown Tea Party 10 Mile Run for Radcliffe
(May 23rd – Chestertown, MD)

Wes Stafford 1:09:26.7 (3rd AG)
Michelle Zechman 1:22:14.9 (2nd AG)

USATF Series
From Tom Steenkamer:

Off Road Series
The Off Road Series came to White Clay Creek State Park on April 25th for the 18th annual Triple Crown 10k trail race. 8 PCVRC USATF team members completed the rolling course on the Carpenter recreation area trails. The club finished the day with multiple strong performances including Mark Hannagan (2nd overall), Mike Brown (10th), and Lisa Jalot (1st female and 15th overall).

Also receiving age group awards were Lorri Fencer and Frank Owczarek. Special recognition to Lori Culnane who completed the course 5 days after running the Boston Marathon.

In the team competition PCVRC finished the day in 2nd place behind Rosemont RC. The club is currently in 2nd place in the 2015 team competition after 3 races. The GPTC club did not have a complete team for the Triple Crown event and is now effectively eliminated from the season-long competition.

The next trail race is the Wissahickon 10k on Saturday, June 6th. You can save $7 on registration if you sign up before 5/22!

Grand Prix Series
The Broad Street 10 mile run was held on May 3rd. 13 PCVRC USATF members completed the 39th annual trek down Broad Street along with 41,500 friends. It was good day for the club with top performances from Kirsten Belair who finished 5th overall in the ladies masters division, Chuck Crabb 1st and Tom Steenkamer 5th in the 55-59 age group. Strong runs by Carole Feole and Mike O’Brian completed the scoring team for the club.

In the club competition GPTC made up some ground and Bryn Mawr RC finally scored with a full team.

PCVRC retains its hold on 1st place in the season long competition but expect to see continued challenges from both GPTC and Bryn Mawr.

The next road race is the Moorestown 8k on Saturday, June 6th, 8:30 AM start time. Be sure to select PCVRC as your club during registration so we can compete in the race’s caffeine challenge.

Achilles Tendon Research Study
The University of Delaware Department of Physical Therapy is currently seeking candidates to participate in a research program for Achilles tendon injuries.

Candidates may have experienced or currently have Achilles problems including tendinopathy, tendonitis, rupture or repair. The study is conducted at the UofD Star Campus and is free for accepted candidates. See the attached flyer for more details and contact information.

Crabowitz
What: 5K fun run & Crab Feast
Date: Thursday, June 11th
Time: Any time after 5:00pm- Run begins around 6:15
Where: Szymanski House (709 Haddon Road, Wilmington, DE 19808)

Please mark your calendars to join us for the 7th annual Crabowitz 5K fun run and crabs! We will be supplying crabs, pizza, water, soda and our own Brewmaster, Tony BBQ, will once again be making the “Electrolyte Ale”! Yuengling will also be provided.

If these two types of beer do not interest you, feel free to bring your beverage of choice. This is a family event, so please bring your significant other, children, pets, neighbor,or whomever you wish to bring. However, please be sure to let us know how many will attend so we have a headcount.

This is not a serious running event… It is a serious fun event!! As the years have gone by, less and less people run and more people come to just drink, eat and have fun!! The only person that has to run is our own Jack Crabowitz (our mascot).

We will be continuing the tradition of asking for donations for the Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation.

Couch-to-5k Spring Session
Only a few more weeks of the session! The graduating race is just over 2 weeks away!

The graduation race is the 36th St. Anthony’s Italian Festival 5k. Free breakfast is provided to all runners by the Festival! Registration and more details here.

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!

Note for the Fall Session: The start date has not been set but is usually timed so that PCVRC’s own Delaware Distance Classic 5k is the graduating race.

Healthy Kids Running Series
Jamie profusely thanks everyone from Pike Creek who came out and volunteered at either session!

Ray Christensen Race Recap
Ray ran the River Towns Marathon on May 2nd in 3:44:27. Below is his recap of the event.
Go here for the full recap complete with pictures!

(One other note: Ray notes this was his 26th marathon. That means early in the next race he’ll have done is 26.2nd 26.2!)
Small Race for a Slow Runner

(Photo Credit: Ray Christensen)

Susquehanna River
My previous marathon, Monster Mash, had been my slowest in 3 years and after a long, cold winter, I was still running with little energy. Caesar Rodney Half confirmed that. My 1:46:07 was almost 5 minutes slower than I’d averaged over the past 5 years. I had again considered Flying Pig Marathon in Cincinnati, but since I didn’t have a travel partner, I was happy to find a lower key, more local event.

Just 69 Finishers!
The slower I get, the less excited I am about having thousands or hundreds of thousands of spectators cheering me on. But this was way over to the other end of the spectrum. I knew going in, that it may be the smallest number of participants in any race I’d done — including local 5K’s!!!. At least the out-and-back course would allow me to see all of the other runners.

Race Weekend
I’d combine the race with my monthly trip to visit family in the Catskills. 3 hours from Wilmington, it added just 80 miles to my overall driving. Departed Wilmington 330pm and hit traffic on I-95 and the Blue Route. Eased up on PA Turnpike, which I took to I-80. Arrived Danville with just enough time to check in at Red Roof Inn & drive 3 miles to Danville Middle School, where I grabbed my bib and got a great tip on where to carbo-load.

“Original Italian Pizza”
At 7pm, a cute family restaurant just off the main street of Danville provided me with a great Chicken Parmigiana dinner, that required a walk up and down Mill Street to work off as the sun set.

Convenient Race Day Parking
Up at 520am for some warm up exercise, banana and peanuts. My long sleeve Big Sur shirt got the call and I’d wear gloves and a hat for 48 degrees at the start. Perfect weather and easy walk from parking to the start next to the Montour County Courthouse. I spoke with a first time marathoner while sipping coffee prior to the 7am start.

Perfect Conditions & Scenic Course
With less than 80 lined up to start, there was no stress. For the first few miles, I ended up running a mile each with a couple different guys. Most of the course was on a pretty road where we saw the river only part of the time. I didn’t watch my pace at all, just seeking to enjoy it. At around mile 8, we crossed the Susquehanna on a bridge to the town of Catawissa, which was totally asleep (even on my return visit). By now, the sun was warming things up a bit, but I kept my gloves on a bit longer. Body felt good, and I was happy with a moderate pace.

5 Miles of Trails
It was a nice change to run on trails for a couple miles, including the 2nd bridge – a very cool old railroad bridge now covered with soil. That may be one reason that this race is not certified, nor a Boston qualifier. A water stop with one man, and a photographer at the end of that bridge were the only non-runners in that whole stretch.

Once back on roads and approaching Bloomsburg, I looked forward to the turnaround, right around mile 13.1. I had planned to grab an energy gel, but just after the button-hook turn, I noticed that the table was about 20 yards off the side of the course. I initially snapped at the teenager, asking for gel and he got 2 Vanilla’s into my hand, so I thanked him a little more gently. Heading for home!

Seeing Runners
Seeing the runners in the opposite direction is always a welcome distraction during a race. At the turnaround, I was probably in about 12th place and noticed that my pace was pretty popular, so I’d have the additional pressure of wondering how many might pass me on the trip back. (It ended up being around 10, since I finished 22nd overall.) The railroad bridge on the way back was round mile 16 and now I was counting down the miles. by the time I crossed back on the 2nd bridge, the sun was definitely warm and while my legs were fine, I was losing energy.

Hanging On!!!
It grew pretty lonely for a while, as a couple runners caught me. But around mile 20, we were joined by the Half Marathoners, and now shared the course with them, coming and going. At least now I was never quite sure if it was a Full or Half participant passing me. By mile 23 I walked through a couple water stops, unable to consume more than 2 gels, since my stomach was no longer interested.

After mile 24, we ran up to do a mile or so along the top of a river levee, where I fought to keep running under the hot sun. Back onto pavement for the final half mile into town and I crossed the finish in 3:44:29.

Street Fair
Grapefruit, beer, and watched the tiny awards ceremony in the shade of the tent. The 3 runners finishing immediately in front of me were all women. I spoke with another woman who’d finished just behind me and discovered that the crazy girl was going to run Delaware Marathon the following week. I told her I’d see her on the course 4 times as a course marshal. Walked to the car to grab camera and came back to stroll through the crowded “Spring Fling” for 30 minutes, where I grabbed pizza and soda with the $5 chit given to runners. Then just enough time to take a quick shower at the motel and head to the Catskills for a couple days of work (which didn’t much help my legs recover).

Don Ropp Race Recap
Don Ropp ran the “Run for the Red” Marathon in the Pocono Mountains this past Saturday.

(Photo Credit: Don Ropp)

Our race weekend started off poorly, with Susan and I arriving in Stroudsburg, PA, in a tow truck, care of busted oil line on the Highlander. Needed to find parts fast if we were going to have a car and not wait till Monday to be able to drive something home.

Susan was on the phone with a local Toyota dealer and was polite but persistent. After being told we were out of luck till Monday, we finally got everyone on same page to make it happen Saturday before the mechanics left for the weekend. They finished up promptly at 5PM and knocked off for the weekend.

Next challenge was realizing my bags with all my clothes AND running gear was back at repair facility, a casualty of attempts to get the repair shop to drop us near expo or hotel in case car couldn’t be fixed right away. I headed back but they had left for the weekend. I was tired and grumpy and ready to call it quits and head back to Wilmington, but took inspiration from the Boston runners this year that persevered through really lousy weather to get the job done a few weeks back. Made it back to the expo in time to buy all new running shoes and clothes (modeled in photo) and decided to just roll with it.

Forecast for high temps wasn’t helping, but race morning started off cool and overcast. The overnight rain washed out most of the pollen and started to feel a little more confident I still might BQ. Knew I would have to make the most of the easier and shadier parts of the course in the first half so I went out way faster than my goal pace of 3:35. Ran about 3:23 pace for the first half but after that the sun was out and the hurt began. Just wanted to bring it home with my BQ time, so I ran as long as I could but had to walk some in the final couple miles, knowing I had banked time. Finished in 3:32, 7+ cushion for Boston time, but really hurting.

Went back to the finish time sheets and didn’t initially notice the #1 under AG place and wouldn’t have believed it anyway, but I guess others were struggling as much as I did today with the heat. That was just the cherry on top of knowing I will be able to ride up to Boston next year with the esteemed Boston Bus crew, knowing I am running in the 2016 Boston Marathon with Susan Snavely too!

Race Results, Reviews and Accomplishments:
John Schultz won his age group at the Kennett Run 10k, finishing in 1:04:20 chip time! The gun time was 1:29:14 so there must have been a big crowd. Well done John!

Lori Culnane won 2nd place in her age group at the Dirty German 50k (31 miles), finishing in 6:46:59! Awesome job Lori!

(Photo Credit: Lori Culnane)

George Temple ran the Dirty German 25k (15.5 miles) in 3:17:02! Fantastic job George!

Ray Christensen placed 2nd in his age group at the River Towns Marathon, finishing in 3:44:27.17! Excellent running Ray!

Don Ropp won his age group at the Run for the Red Marathon, finishing in 3:32:30! Way to go Don!

(Photo Credit: Don Ropp)

River Towns Marathon
(May 2nd – Danville, PA)

Ray Christensen 3:44:27.17 (2nd AG)

Kennett Run 10k
(May 16th – Kennett Square, PA)

John Schultz 1:04:20 (1st AG)

Run for the Red Marathon
(May 16th – Stroudsburg, PA)

Don Ropp 3:32:30 (1st AG)

Dirty German 25k
(May 17th – Philadelphia, PA)

George Temple 3:17:02

Dirty German 50k
(May 17th – Philadelphia, PA)

Lori Culnane 6:46:59 (2nd AG)

Links for Club Members
PCVRC Meetup: http://www.meetup.com/Pike-Creek-Valley-Running-Club/
PCVRC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/289855916248/

Please patronize our sponsors!
New Balance Brandywine & Christiana stores offer a 20% discount to current club members.
www.NBretail.com

M&T Bank offers personal & business banking, credit cards, mortgages, investments.
www.mtb.com

Foot Care Group provides comprehensive care and treatment of the foot and ankle.
www.FootCareGroup.org

Harvest Market provides organic and natural foods, nutritional supplements, and natural health care products.
www.HarvestMarketNaturalFoods.com

Cheskin Chiropractic
Dr. Jeff Cheskin is a club member & long-time sponsor w/20+ years experience.
www.cheskinchiropractic.com

Crabowitz 5K fun run & Crab Feast
What: 5K fun run & Crab Feast
Date: Thursday, June 11th
Time: Any time after 5:00pm- Run begins around 6:15
Where: Szymanski House (709 Haddon Road, Wilmington, DE 19808)

Please mark your calendars to join us for the 7th annual Crabowitz 5K fun run and crabs! We will be supplying crabs, pizza, water, soda and our own Brewmaster, Tony BBQ, will once again be making the “Electrolyte Ale”! Yuengling will also be provided.

If these two types of beer do not interest you, feel free to bring your beverage of choice. This is a family event, so please bring your significant other, children, pets, neighbor,or whomever you wish to bring. However, please be sure to let us know how many will attend so we have a headcount.

This is not a serious running event… It is a serious fun event!! As the years have gone by, less and less people run and more people come to just drink, eat and have fun!! The only person that has to run is our own Jack Crabowitz (our mascot).

We will be continuing the tradition of asking for donations for the Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation.

USATF
No updates this week.

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!

Healthy Kids Running Series
This Sunday is the last session of Spring! Hope to see you there!

From Jamie Graham:

Pike Creek Valley Running Club Members Jamie Graham and Kelly Jones are in need of volunteers for their Healthy Kids Running Series. The Healthy Kids Running Series is a 5 week running program for children Pre-K through Middle School. We run races according to age groups: Pre-k = 50 yard dash, K & 1st = ¼ mile, 2nd & 3rd = ½ mile, 4th and 5th grade/Middle School = mile.

These races are set up like a cross country course around the perimeter of the school fields. We are looking for helpers in the finish chute to keep our Pre-K kids from getting out of line, course marshals, and stretching leaders. All the races are over within the hour. Parents can sign up race day or online. Dates: April 12th, April 19th, 26th, May 3rd, & May 17th.

Jamie’s in Wilmington: Springer Middle School (Shipley Rd.) Sundays at 4pm-5pm. Volunteers are to arrive at 3:30pm.

Kelly’s in Hockessin: North Star Elementary Sundays at 2pm-3pm. Volunteers to arrive at 1:30pm.

Please contact Jamie () or Kelly () if you are able to help.
Thank you!

Race Results, Reviews and Accomplishments:
Lisa Jalot won the Triple Crown Trail Run 10k! Her time is unknown (no clocks and I can’t find a results page) but the officials declared her the winner! Awesome job Lisa!

Lisa was also the 2nd Overall Female and 1st Masters at the Lt. Joseph Szczerba Memorial 5k, finishing in 21:02.9!

Theresa Coughlan was the 3rd Overall Female at the Stateline 5k Trail Run, finishing in 28:55!

Shawn Coughlan was 1st in his age group at the Stateline 5k! Great job you two!

Photo Credit: Theresa Coughlan

Sarah Rusk was the 2nd Overall Female at the Delaware Marathon, finishing in 3:15:28.1! Way to make us proud Sarah!

John Schultz finished the Delaware Marathon in 7:28:07.8, no doubt fueled by his bib customization. Given John’s ubiquitous red shorts, he put Red Cloud on his bib. Very fitting John!

Dan Feeney was the 3rd Overall Male at the Delaware Half Marathon! Phenomenal running Dan!

Kristen Stump won 2nd in her age group at the Delaware Half Marathon, finishing in 1:40:27.4!

Photo Credit: Kristen Stump

Traci Melvin was the 2nd Overall Female as well as first in her age group at the Delaware Half Marathon, finishing in 1:40:30.2! Great running Traci!

Photo Credit: Traci Melvin

The 4-person team of Kirsten Belair, Sheri Sweigart, Amy Dischler and Lynn Knothe won the Marathon Relay with a team finishing time of 3:05:44.8! Awesome running ladies!

Lt. Joseph Szczerba Memorial 5k
(April 23rd – Wilmington, DE)

Lisa Jalot 21:02.9 (2nd Overall Female, 1st Masters Female)

Triple Crown Trail Race 10k
(April 25th – Newark, DE)

Lisa Jalot (1st Overall Female)

2015 Broad Street Run Ten Miler
(May 3rd – Philadelphia, PA)

Traci Melvin 1:13:12
Rudy Antonini 1:45:33
Lenora Wagner 1:46:38

2015 Stateline 5k Trail Run
(May 9th – Kennett Square, PA)

Theresa Coughlan 28:55 (3rd Overall Female, 1st AG)
Shawn Coughlan 29:12 (1st AG)

2015 12th Delaware Marathon
(May 10th – Wilmington, DE)

Sarah Rusk 3:15:28.1 (2nd Overall Female)
Dan Wipf 5:15:23.4
John Schultz 7:28:07.8 (2nd AG)

2015 12th Delaware Half Marathon
(May 10th – Wilmington, DE)

Dan Feeney 1:11:26.6 (3rd Overall Male)
Wes Stafford 1:34:47.8 (2nd AG)
Kristen Stump 1:40:27.4 (2nd AG)
Traci Melvin 1:40:30.2 (2nd Overall Master’s Female) (1st AG)
Michelle Zechman 1:53:28.9 (3rd AG)
Theresa Coughlan 1:54:36.7
Ben Mack 2:08:04.9
Karen Turner 2:21:04.6
Bill Funk 2:47:48.4
Betty Olmstead 3:22:13.3
Amy Temple 3:49:55.5

2015 12th Delaware 4-Person Marathon Relay
(May 10th – Wilmington, DE)

Kirsten Belair 3:05:44.8 (Team Time – 1st Place!)
Lynn Knothe
Sheri Sweigart
Amy Dischler