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

USATF – From Tom Steenkamer:
PCVRC had an awesome start in the 2015 USATF Grand Prix competition this past weekend.

Adrenaline 5k
On Saturday March 21, the season kickoff with the Adrenaline 5k in Haddonfield NJ. Cool morning temps and the 4 inches of spring snow did not deter the 19 PCVRC runners.

The Adrenaline race consistently produces fast times and this year proved to be another record-producing day. Andy Weaver, 2nd overall, established a new DE State record (pending) in 14:34. Mike DiGennaro set a new DE 35 -39 age group record (pending) in 15:04. In addition, we had multiple age group award winners supporting those outstanding efforts: Dan Feeney, Mike O’Brian, Chuck Crabb, Tom Steenkamer, Sarah Rusk, Kirsten Belair, Lynn Knothe, Sheri Sweigart, Carole Feole, and Bob Callahan.

Adrenaline results

Caesar Rodney Half Marathon
Sunday, March 22, was the 52nd annual Caesar Rodney Half Marathon and PCVRC sent 14 runners to the line. Breezy conditions prevailed throughout the morning but were not a factor. CR always presents a stern test with the hills beginning after mile 6 as the course ascends up Park Drive to Rockford Park and then works its way back to the final 400m climb up Market St to Rodney Square. PCVRC age group award winners: Amy Blithe, Linda Odle, Carole Feole and Don Coats.

Caesar Rodney results

USATF Grand Prix
Thanks to the great turnouts and performances at both races PCVRC leads all regional clubs by 18 points in the club competition.

USATF Grand Prix results

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. We’ll show one a week until the program start. Feel free to share on social media or wherever else they might help get someone there. Thanks Amy!

(Designer: Amy Temple)

Race Results, Reviews and Accomplishments:
Dan Feldstein completed the Caesar Rodney Half Marathon in 2:20:29. Dan has now finished the CR in each of five decades, from his twenties through his sixties!

Mike DiGennaro had set the Overall 5k State Record of 14:44 back in 2008. That record was broken at the Adrenaline 5k on Saturday by Andy Weaver. Andy finished in 14:34. Mike said “I’ll show him” and proceeded to set the potential DE State 35-49 Age Group Record at the Adrenaline 5k this past Saturday, finishing in 15:04! Phenomenal job Mike!

Sheri Sweigart set a 5k PR at the Adrenaline 5k. Michelle Zechman improved her CR half marathon time over last year! Great job ladies!

Adrenaline 5k
(March 21st – Haddonfield, NJ)

Mike DiGennaro 15:04 (1st AG – Pending DE State 35-39 AG Record)
Dan Feeney 15:15 (1st AG)
Mike O’Brian 15:40 (3rd AG)
Chuck Crabb 17:18 (1st AG)
Tom Steenkamer 18:07 (2nd AG)
Sarah Rusk 18:45 (1st AG)
Kirsten Belair 18:49 (1st AG)
Lynn Knothe 19:39 (2nd AG)
Dirk Sweigart 20:04
Sheri Sweigart 21:14 (1st AG and a PR!)
Carole Feole 22:52 (1st AG)
Bob Callahan 26:08 (2nd AG)

Caesar Rodney 5k (March 22nd – Wilmington, DE)

Kelly Jones 23:10 (2nd AG)
Betty Olmstead 45:11

Caesar Rodney Half Marathon
(March 22nd – Wilmington, DE)

Keith Crispin 1:25:58
Amy Blithe 1:30:51 (3rd AG)

Mike Brown 1:34:37
Linda Odle 1:37:04 (1st AG)
David Farren 1:42:34
Carole Feole 1:43:56 (1st AG)
Ray Christensen 1:46:07
Mark Holliday 1:47:42
Andrea Riley 1:52:58
Theresa Coughlan 1:54:45
Michelle Zechman 1:55:27 (Better than last year!)
Lorri Fencer 2:05:48
Dan Feldstein 2:20:29
Jerry Herman 2:44:50
John Schultz 3:23:51

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

Ray Christensen’s 11th Annual CR Carb-Loading Dinner 3/21 @ 6 p.m.
Ray Christensen is hosting his 11th annual Pre-Caesar Rodney pasta dinner in the Beer Room.
RSVP by Friday to if interested.

(Photo Credit: Ray Christensen)

Delaware 87ers Runners Night
The Delaware 87ers basketball team is promoting their 2014-15 Runners Night on Friday, March 20. This will be their first ever Runners Night and they will be hosting a Free Run! prior to the game at 7:00pm. The games are held at the University of Delaware field house.

Their special package consists of : A Free Run! – 5:20pm – 6:00pm; a free Reybold Water Bottle and 87ers Hat; Group Recognition & Block Seating; an autograph session with Sevens Players after the game; and a Kids Post-Game Free Throws. The package is only $12.00 with ticket only at $8.00. Details can be found on the attached flyer.

Caesar Rodney Half-Marathon on 3/22
The Caesar Rodney Half-Marathon really needs volunteers for this weekend’s race. The race has a hard time limit of 3 hours so you won’t be out all day if you help. There is also a 5k beforehand.

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. (The link goes to the PCVRC registration page.)

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.

USATF Newsletter
Pike Creek got a great mention in the USATF Mid-Atlantic newsletter for winning the Club Challenge!

USATF Links
Here are some useful links for USATF members
Member Renewal: https://www.usatf.org/membership/application/index.asp
Number Lookup: https://www.usatf.org/membership/help/number.asp

2015 Competition Schedules
Grand Prix: http://www.mausatf.org/htmlldr/grandprix.htm
Off-Road: http://www.mausatf.org/htmlldr/offroad.htm

In order to contribute to the PCVRC team in these races club members must have a current USATF membership for 2015. Simply register as an individual and the USATF takes care of all the team scoring. (Note – There is no team registration for these events.)

The 2015 Grand Prix kicks off Saturday with the Adrenaline 5k in Haddonfield, NJ (sold out). On Sunday the 52nd annual Caesar Rodney Half Marathon still has open registration up until race day.

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. We’ll show one a week until the program start. 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:
Barbara Chelpaty took 2nd place in her age group at the Asheville Marathon, finishing in 4:23:09.5! Awesome job Barbara!

(Photo Credit: Barbara Chelpaty)

Dave Landon was the 2nd overall finisher in a very wet Shamrock n Roll 5k on Saturday, finishing in 18:56:2! Way to go Dave!


(Photo Credit: Races2Run)

John Schultz did both 5k races this weekend, winning 2nd in his age group at each race! He finished in 38:57.9 (2nd AG) on Saturday, following that up with a 39:55.9 on Sunday! Impressive John!

(Photo Credit: Races2Run)

Traci Melvin took 2nd in her age group at the John D. Kelly Memorial 5k on Sunday, finishing in 23:07.9!!! Excellent work Traci!

(Photo Credit: Races2Run)

Betty Olmstead won her age group at Sunday’s 5k, finishing in 44:13.5! Outstanding Betty!

(Photo Credit: Races2Run)

Chuck Hall won his age group at Sunday’s 5k, finishing in 23:11:7!

(Photo Credit: Jamie Graham)

3rd Shamrock n Roll 5k
(March 14th – Newark, DE)

Dave Landon 18:56.2 (2nd Overall)
John Schultz 38:57.9 (2nd AG)

Asheville Marathon
(March 15th – Asheville, NC)

Barbara Chelpaty 4:23:09.5 (2nd AG)

16th John D. Kelly Memorial 5k
(March 15th – Wilmington, DE)

Mike Piorkowski 22:33.0
Traci Melvin 23:07.9 (2nd AG)
Chuck Hall 23:11.7 (1st AG)
John Schultz 39:55.9 (2nd AG)
Betty Olmstead 44:13.5 (1st AG)
Amy Temple 1:04:02.8

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

PCVRC Annual Awards Banquet
A wonderful time was had by all at the Annual Banquet this past Saturday! It was a lot of fun getting to reconnect with friends and honoring some amazing people in our club! Lots of details below.

Many thanks to the Board members and especially to Rachel Perkowski for organizing the banquet while pregnant! It was great to have a snow date pre-arranged and ready when our initial date was snowed out. Hartefeld remains a beautiful facility to have the banquet with very helpful staff and wait servers. Special thanks also to Tom Jermyn for his A/V duties, supplying the laptop for the slideshow and presentation as well as providing his own screen.

Our guest speaker wasn’t able to attend the rescheduled banquet but has already requested to speak at next year’s banquet, a request the club is happy to oblige! We look forward to Kevin Tresolini entertaining us all next year. He’ll have to pack two years of stories into one evening so it will be quite a treat!

A highlight was Jim Steele reaching Rich Szymanski in Utah via FaceTime to present him with the 2014 Member of the Year award. Isn’t technology wonderful?!?

(Photo Credit: Mark DeNio)

PCVRC Onesie
My personal favorite moment from the banquet was a surprise presentation by Stacey Schiller to Ryan & Rachel Perkowski. A club-logo onesie was given to their newborn Logan, anointing the next generation of the club.

(Photo Credit: Nancy Fleming)

Rachel left this comment on the club’s Facebook page:
> Logan and I want to thank the PCVRC for giving him such a cute club onesie – He wants to know when we can sign up for the crib to 5k


(Photo Credit: Rachel Perkowski)

PCVRC Awards
The following awards were given out:

2014 Runner of the Year
Lori Culnane

2014 USATF Male Runner of the Year
Tom Steenkamer

2014 PCVRC Member of the Year (co-awarded this year)
Tom Steenkamer
Rich Szymanski

2014 USATF Female Runner of the Year
Sheri Sweigart

2014 Most Improved Runner of the Year
Michelle Zechman

2014 Most Improved Runner of the Year – C25k
Amy Temple

2014 Comeback Runner of the Year
Wes Stafford

2014 Volunteer of the Year
Mark DeNio

The membership info is noted below in every e-bulletin but let me answer the most frequently-asked question here. If you are a brand-new member and joined us on October 1st, 2014 or later then you are all paid up through 2015! Welcome welcome! We see no need to ask you to join then join again. Your initial membership gets you up to 3 more months to enjoy the club and its activities!

USATF
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.

Race Results, Reviews and Accomplishments:
Dave Landon ran the Napa Valley Marathon, finishing in 3:24:36! Dave wishes he could have attended the banquet but forced himself to run in the warm sunshine. Thanks for taking one for the team Dave!

Kirsten Landon ran in the Kiwanis 5k race during Napa Valley Weekend. She finished in 34:50! Very impressive.

(Photo Credit: Dave and Kirsten Landon)

Carll Human ran in the Mercedes-Benz Half Marathon, finishing in 1:56:45! Great job!

(Photo Credit: Unknown)

Mike DiGennaro won the 2nd Attack Addiction 5k, finishing in 15:40.9, a 5:02-per-mile pace!

Tom Jermyn won his age group (finishing 15th overall) at the Attack Addiction 5k, completing the course in 20:19.0! Fantastic job Tom!

Mike Piorkowski came in 3rd in his age group at the same 5k, finishing in 22:19.3.

Betty Olmstead came in 3rd in her age group at the same5k, finishing in 43:05.3! Awesome job everyone!

Mike O’Brian won the JCC Snowball 5-miler, finishing in 27:25.1!!! Amazing running considering the icy and snowy conditions!

Matt Cutrona came in 2nd in his age group, finishing in 32:13.3!

Sarah Rusk was the 2nd overall female runner, finishing in 33:17.3!

Jake Landon (bib 7690) won his age group at the JCC 5-Miler, finishing in 31:27.8! Great job!

(Photo Credit: Unknown)

Kelly Horowitz won her age group, finishing in 36:05.3!

(Photo Credit: Jamie Graham)

Dirk Sweigart came in 2nd in his age group, finishing in a fast 34:46.0!

Sheri Sweigart also came in 2nd in her age group, finishing in 36:59.4!

Jerry Herman represented PCVRC in fine style, finishing in 56:13:14!

(Photo Credit: Jamie Graham)

2nd Annual Attack Addiction 5k
(February 22nd – New Castle, DE)

Mike DiGennaro 15:40.9 (Overall Winner)
Tom Jermyn 20:19.0 (1st AG)
Mike Piorkowski 22:19.3 (3rd AG)
Jim Steele 22:42.5
Daniel Wipf 25:35.0
Betty Olmstead 43:05.3 (3rd AG)

2015 Mercedes-Benz Marathon
(February 22nd – Birmingham, AL)

Carll Human 1:56:45

Central Y Tri-Scramble Duathlon
(March 1st – Wilmington, DE)

Amy Temple 55:34 (Duathlon)

Central Y Tri-Scramble Triathlon
(March 1st – Wilmington, DE)

Stacey Schiller 1:08:31
Noel Dietrich 1:13:51
Sharon Miner 1:17:36

JCC Snowball 5-Miler
(March 1st – Wilmington, DE)

Mike O’Brian 27:25.1 (Overall Winner)
Jake Landon 31:27.8 (1st AG)
Matt Cutrona 32:13.3 (2nd AG)
Sarah Rusk 33:17.3 (2nd Overall Female)
Dirk Sweigart 34:46.0 (2nd AG)
Kelly Horowitz 36:03.5 (1st AG)
Sheri Sweigart 36:59.4 (2nd AG)
Kelly Jones 38:28/5 (3rd AG)
Mike Piorkowski 39:12.4
David Baca 42:16.3
Rudy Antonini 54:22.7
Jerry Herman 56:13.4
John Schultz 1:05:16.4
Betty Olmstead 1:12:36.8 (2nd AG)

2015 Kaiser Permanente Napa Valley Marathon
(March 1st – Napa, CA)

Dave Landon 3:24:36

2015 Kiwanis 5k
(March 1st – Napa, CA)

Kirsten Landon 34:50

PCVRC Annual Awards Banquet
From Interim President Joel Schiller:
We are sorry that we had to postponed last Saturday’s annual PCVRC banquet but we are indeed ON for this Saturday at 6PM at the Hartefeld National Golf Club, 1 Hartefeld Drive, Avondale, PA 19311. Ph: 610-268-8800.

If you have not already done so, please re-confirm your attendance by sending an email to .

Registration for the banquet has also reopened, and if you can now attend, you may register through Thursday Noon at http://www.pcvrc.com/banquet.php.

See you Saturday for a FUN evening!
Joel Schiller
Interim President, PCVRC

A friendly reminder to renew your membership if you haven’t yet. March 1st is the deadline after which you will stop receiving this newsletter as well as all the other benefits. Don’t let that happen! You can either print off the form or renew online!

USATF Off-Road Update – Ugly Mudder 2/22/15
From Tom Steenkamer:
Once again Mother Nature delivered epic conditions for the kickoff race of the USATF trail season. With Saturday’s snow storm adding another 8 inches of new snow to the already snow-covered trails of Reading’s Mt. Penn the race was going to deliver “more value and excitement” to participants. That last comment was made by the race director, Ron Horn, who always puts a sideways spin on his trail events.

Not quite as epic as the 2014 Ugly Mudder, which was held on 15 inches of new snow, this event provided its own unique entertainment for the 12 PCVRC runners.

Due to the trail conditions the race course was shortened from its usual 7m route.

299 runners managed to slip and slide across the approximately 6-mile trek around Mt. Penn. The first quarter-mile of the race was on blacktop but from there on the race leaders would have to “post hole” their way along the trail in wet snow. Temps were warming up by the 11 AM race start and the sun was starting to make it presence felt. That was nice but it just made the snow that much harder to navigate. Thankfully the PCVRC team emerged without injury and with many great performances.

The most interesting part of this race is that it is held on mostly single-track trails. The leaders blazed thru deep snow, packing it down for those who follow. Whilst passing opportunities existed they required blazing your own off-trail path over the snow-covered rocks, root and tree limbs.

The finish led to some unexpected results. It is preceded by the final steep climb of the day that is barely runnable under normal conditions. The race leader had been in the front since the very beginning. He slipped going up the final climb and was passed by 2 PCVRC team members. At the top of the hill a 150m sprint ensued to the finish line where the new leader lost his footing and fell a mere 3 feet from the finish. Seizing the opportunity and hoping to avoid stepping on him Mike O’Brian hurdled over the downed runner to win the event!

PCVRC participants:
Mike O’Brian 1st
Herv DaCosta 2nd
Mark Hannigan 6th and 1st AG
Paul Randolph
Tim Schuler 1st AG
Jessica Cataldo 1st Female
Tom Steenkamer 2nd AG
Keith Crispin
Lisa Jalot 1st Female Master and 3rd Female overall
Tom Jermyn
Rich Szymanski
Mark Holliday

USATF team scores have not been completed at the time of this note.

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.

Central YMCA Indoor Triathlon/Duathlon
The race is THIS Sunday!
Joel Schiller is the race director for a very unique race. There are three stages: a 20-lap pool swim, a 15-mile SPIN bike ride and a 3-mile treadmill run. Start time slots run between 10:00 AM and 1:30 PM. You get to choose your start time and the order you do the stages in. Transition times do not count so you’re not penalized if your transitions are slower than most. If you do the duathlon you can choose from any of the three stage types!

Registration is only $20 (until January 31st, $25 afterward and day-of) and you get a tech t-shirt and a finisher’s medal! Here’s the link to sign up online. (Online registration closes on Feb. 26th. Day-of registration will be available, starting at 8 AM.)

Race Results, Reviews and Accomplishments:
Tom Steenkamer gave a great recap of the Ugly Mudder so I’ll just leave this picture here.

(Photo Credit: Theo Hardies)

12th Annual Ugly Mudder 7-Mile Trail Run
(February 22nd – Reading, PA)

Mike O’Brian 1:00:35 (Male Overall Winner)
Herv DaCosta 1:00:38 (2nd Overall Male)
Mark Hannigan 1:00:53 (1st AG)
Paul Randolph 1:01:22
Tim Schuler 1:01:33 (1st AG)
Jessica Cataldo 1:01:35 (Female Overall Winner)
Tom Steenkamer 1:01:36 (2nd AG)
Lisa Jalot 1:02:35 (Master’s Female Winner)
Tom Jermyn 1:03:09
Rich Szymanski 1:05:11
Mark Holliday 1:14:32

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 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 to 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