PCVRC Annual Summer Barbecue
WHEN: August 10th @ 3:00 p.m.
WHERE: White Clay Creek State Park
RSVP:

From Rachel:
Well summer has officially started, which means it’s time to mark your calendars for PCVRC’s Annual Summer BBQ on Sunday, August 10th @ 3:00 pm. This year I’d like to ask for RSVPs by Wednesday, August 6th, to so that I can ensure we have a enough food for everyone. Along with your RSVP please provide what side dish/dessert you are going to bring. Last year we had a ton of cookies, so I thought getting an idea of what people plan to bring will cut down on having too much of one food item.

As always the club will be providing the hamburgers, hotdogs, beer, soda and water for all club members, but we ask that non-club members who would like to attend contribute a small donation toward the club.

You can visit this website for directions and information about the park – Remember there is a fee for entering the park, so feel free to carpool!

I know summer can be busy, but I hope that you’ll be able to join us!

HAC Plunge & Run
WHEN: August 24th @ 7:30 a.m.
WHERE: Hockessin Athletic Club
RSVP:

Kelly Jones is coordinating the Plunge & Run at the Hockessin Athletic Club (HAC). The Plunge & Run is a swim/run event benefiting the Mike Clark Legacy Foundation. There is a kids’ run added this year! For more information click here.

Volunteers are needed from 7:30 to no later than 10:30. Please RSVP to Kelly at the above e-mail address if you can help. Thanks!

Howard M. Laws Summer Cross-Country Series
The last race is on August 12, the rescheduled Team Night!

Please come out and support the 21st Century Fund for Delaware’s Children. It only costs $10 per team that night regardless of the number of members!

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!

PCVRC’s Delaware Distance Classic 15k/5k
We hope you will join us on October 12th for the 32nd Annual Delaware Distance Classic 15k/5k. The race is in Delaware City this year.

To register (and for more information) please visit http://ddc15k.org/.

PCVRC / Delaware Distance Classic Sponsors Needed
Do you know of a local business who’d consider our awesome sponsorship opportunity?

Help our club continue programs for our members and the community in general, including educational member meetings, “Couch to 5K” program, group runs, social events & more for both runners and walkers. Benefits include logo/link on every page of pcvrc.com, 500+ race shirts, and a lot more. Info and sponsor levels can be found at www.pcvrc.com/sponsor.php.

PCVRC is a 501(c)3 non-profit through our membership with Road Runners Club of America so sponsorship/donations are tax-deductible.

Our club continues to grow and our website generates over 3,000 page views per month (1,800+ unique visitors). Contact Ray at (302) 633-1482 or

Race Results, Reviews and Accomplishments:
Had some good results this week and fun pictures!

Kelly Jones was the first Masters female in the Highway One Group 5k last Saturday, finishing in 23:23.8!

Andy Jakubowitch continues to live up to his nickname of Pokey. He was the first in his age group in the Highway One Group 5k last Saturday, finishing in l7:44.0! Erin Graves was the 2nd overall female, finishing in 21:14.9. Great job you two!

Dan Feeney won the Delaware KIDS Fund 5k in Wilmington in a blazing fast 15:58.6!

Lynn Knothe won her age group in the Delaware KIDS Fund 5k, finishing in 21:30.3.

Betty Olmstead came in third in her age group, finishing in 41:25.3. Wonderful running ladies!

Matt Cutrona, for the 2nd year in a row, won the KIDS Fund 5k raffle for a hotel stay in Dewey Beach. Next year sheriff’s deputies will be hired to watch the raffle box to prevent this obvious vote-rigging! Congratulations Matt!

5th Delaware KIDS Fund 5k
(August 2nd – Wilmington, DE)

Dan Feeney 15:58.6 (1st overall male)
Lynn Knothe 21:30.3 (1st AG)
Betty Olmstead 41:25.3 (3rd AG)

12th Highway One Group 5k
(August 3rd – Dewey Beach, DE)

Andy Jakubowitch 17:44.0 (1st AG)
Erin Graves 21:14.9 (2nd overall female)
Kelly Jones 23:23.8 (1st Masters female)

USATF
The next off road race is the Radnor 5k Steeplechase on Sunday August 17th. Come out and get in on the fun & post-race tailgate.

Calling all XC runners:

Looking ahead on the 2014 USATF calendar we have a unique opportunity to participate in the USATF Club National Cross Country Championships this fall. This is an annual event that rotates locations around the US. This year the XC championships will be hosted by our local Mid Atlantic USATF organization at the Lehigh University cross country course on 12/13/14. The scoring is standard cross country format (order of finish) counting the finish place of the top 5 runners from each club. Races will be scored in 10 year age groups. I hope to build upon the fun and success our men’s 50 yr. old team had last year at the USATF Masters XC championships. We want to support men’s and women’s teams in the 40 and 50 year old competitions. We need a minimum of 5 in each age group to participate as a team. (I would love to field open teams (under 40) as well!)

Looking to hear from all the harriers out there soon!

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.HarvestMarketNaturalFood.com

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

Sourcing corporate gifts or products for fundraising and wellness programs?
www.WholesalePersonalCare.com

PCVRC Annual Summer Barbecue
The annual barbecue is a week from Sunday so please RSVP to Rachel and let her know what you’ll be bringing!
WHEN: August 10th @ 3:00 p.m.
WHERE: White Clay Creek State Park
RSVP:

From Rachel:
It’s time to mark your calendars for PCVRC’s Annual Summer BBQ on Sunday, August 10th @ 3:00 pm. This year I’d like to ask for RSVPs by Wednesday, August 6th, to so that I can ensure we have a enough food for everyone. Along with your RSVP please provide what side dish/dessert you are going to bring. Last year we had a ton of cookies, so I thought getting an idea of what people plan to bring will cut down on having too much of one food item.

As always the club will be providing the hamburgers, hotdogs, beer, soda and water for all club members, but we ask that non-club members who would like to attend contribute a small donation toward the club.

You can visit this website for directions and information about the park – Remember there is a fee for entering the park, so feel free to carpool!

I know summer can be busy, but I hope that you’ll be able to join us!

Howard M. Laws Summer Cross-Country Series
The last race is on August 12, the rescheduled Team Night!

Please come out and support the 21st Century Fund for Delaware’s Children. It only costs $10 per team that night regardless of the number of members!

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.

Wilmington Games
This year’s races are over but put these on your calendar for next year.

The City of Wilmington hosts track events at Baynard Stadium every Wednesday in June and July. The races start at 6:00. All ages welcome! Very few adults show up so you have a good chance of winning your age group, We should have a PCVRC Night next year and stage an unofficial club competition.

Our condolences to Betty Olmstead on the loss of her mother Elizabeth Snyder last week.
Click here for the obituary.

Race Results, Reviews and Accomplishments:
Had some good results this week. My apologies for leaving John Schultz out of the Buffalo Stampede results. To make up for it he practically dominates this week’s e-bulletin!

Jim Durkin competed in the Pennsylvania Senior Games. He ran in the 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m and 1500m races, placing no lower than 3rd in each! He also qualified for the National Senior Games 2015 held in Minneapolis, MN! Way to go Jim!

Jim Durkin also competed in last night’s Wilmington Games 5k, placing first in his age group with a great time of 30:26.7!

Matt Cutrona won last night’s Wilmington Games 5k, crossing the finish line first overall in 18:45.5. Awesome job!

John Schultz won his age group at the Buffalo Stampede 10k, finishing in 1:23:04.3!

John Schultz also competed in last night’s Wilmington Games 5k, coming in 3rd in his age group in 40:51.7.

John Schultz, after warming up at the 5k, THEN ran both a 200m and an 800m race at the Wilmington Games! He also ran in several of the events over the last couple weeks (times below).

Keith Crispin ran the K30 event in Davos, Switzerland, finishing in 2:46:11.

(Photo Credit: Alfafoto)

Wilmington Games Track and Field
(July 16th – Wilmington, DE)

John Schultz – 200m – 00:46.8
John Schultz – 800m – 04:47.8

Pennsylvania Senior Games
(July 17th – Harrisburg, PA)

Jim Durkin – 100m – 00:19.19 (3rd AG)
Jim Durkin – 200m – 00:40.16 (2nd AG)
Jim Durkin – 400m – 01:33.92 (1st AG)
Jim Durkin – 800m – 03:52.27 (2nd AG)
Jim Durkin – 1500m – 08:06.42 (1st AG)

Buffalo Stampede 10k
(July 19th – Wyoming, DE)

John Schultz 1:23:04.3 (1st AG)

Wilmington Games Track and Field
(July 23rd – Wilmington, DE)

John Schultz – 100m – 00:21.3
John Schultz – 400m – 01:58.8

Wilmington Games 5k
(July 30th – Wilmington, DE)

Matt Cutrona 18:45.5 (Overall male winner)
Tony Chelpaty 24:47.0
Barbara Chelpaty 25:13.7 (1st AG)
Jim Durkin 30:26.7 (1st AG)
John Schultz 40:51.7 (3rd AG)
Ralph McKinney 43:04.6

Wilmington Games Track and Field
(July 30th – Wilmington, DE)

John Schultz – 200m – 00:43.3
John Schultz – 800m – 05:23.8

USATF
The next off road race is the Radnor 5k Steeplechase on Sunday August 17th. Come out and get in on the fun & post-race tailgate.

Calling all XC runners:

Looking ahead on the 2014 USATF calendar we have a unique opportunity to participate in the USATF Club National Cross Country Championships this fall. This is an annual event that rotates locations around the US. This year the XC championships will be hosted by our local Mid Atlantic USATF organization at the Lehigh University cross country course on 12/13/14. The scoring is standard cross country format (order of finish) counting the finish place of the top 5 runners from each club. Races will be scored in 10 year age groups. I hope to build upon the fun and success our men’s 50 yr. old team had last year at the USATF Masters XC championships. We want to support men’s and women’s teams in the 40 and 50 year old competitions. We need a minimum of 5 in each age group to participate as a team. (I would love to field open teams (under 40) as well!)

Looking to hear from all the harriers out there soon!

PCVRC Annual Summer Barbecue
WHEN: August 10th @ 3:00 p.m.
WHERE: White Clay Creek State Park
RSVP:

From Rachel:
Well summer has officially started, which means it’s time to mark your calendars for PCVRC’s Annual Summer BBQ on Sunday, August 10th @ 3:00 pm. This year I’d like to ask for RSVPs by Wednesday, August 6th, to so that I can ensure we have a enough food for everyone. Along with your RSVP please provide what side dish/dessert you are going to bring. Last year we had a ton of cookies, so I thought getting an idea of what people plan to bring will cut down on having too much of one food item.

As always the club will be providing the hamburgers, hotdogs, beer, soda and water for all club members, but we ask that non-club members who would like to attend contribute a small donation toward the club.

You can visit this website for directions and information about the park – Remember there is a fee for entering the park, so feel free to carpool!

I know summer can be busy, but I hope that you’ll be able to join us!

Congratulations to Bill Funk and Linda Roberts on their engagement!

Howard M. Laws Summer Cross-Country Series
The next race is on July 29th

The team race was postponed from July 15th due to rain. The team race will now take place on the last night, August 12th. Please come out and support the 21st Century Fund for Delaware’s Children. It only costs $10 per team that night regardless of the number of members!

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.

PCVRC’s Delaware Distance Classic 15k/5k
We hope you will join us on October 12th for the 32nd Annual Delaware Distance Classic 15k/5k. The race is in Delaware City this year.

To register (and for more information) please visit http://ddc15k.org/.

Race Results, Reviews and Accomplishments:
Had some good results this week. Saw lots of people at the Buffalo Stampede.

The Steenkamer Family (Tom, Chris and Katrina) put on a running clinic at the Running with the Pigs 5k on Sunday, July 20th. Chris and Katrina were the overall male and female winners and Tom was the third overall male! Way to go!

Andy Jakubowitch finished the New Jersey Olympic-distance triathlon on Sunday, July 20th. He swam 1500m, biked 25.5 miles and ran a 10k in 2:16:08!

Gelsomina Paolini also competed in the NJ Olympic Triathlon, finishing in 3:24:56. Well done!

Andy Jakubowitch was the overall male winner in the Buffalo Stampede 5k on Saturday, finishing in 18:10.4! He did a 5k on Saturday and an Olympic-distance triathlon on Sunday. If this keeps up we MIGHT have to stop calling him Slowpokawitch!

John Costello was the overall Masters winner at the Buffalo Stampede 5k, finishing in 18:26.6

Greg Cauller led the 50-54 Male age group at the Buffalo Stampede 5k, finishing in 18:39.8.

Lynn Knothe was the 2nd overall female in the Buffalo Stampede 5k, finishing in 20:39.3.

Erin Graves won the 30-34 Female age group at the Buffalo Stampede 5k, finishing in 22:01.4

Mark DeNio (your humble editor) had a personal best at the Buffalo Stampede 10k, finishing in 1:47:01. It only took me two years and 6 or so races to top my time from my first-ever 10k. I took 1m20 off my best time and 6 minutes off last year’s race time!

Buffalo Stampede 5k
(July 19th – Wyoming, DE)

Andy Jakubowitch 18:10.4 (Overall Male winner)
John Costello 18:26.6 (Overall Master, 2nd male)
Greg Cauller 18:39.8 (1st AG)
Lynn Knothe 20:39.3 (2nd overall female)
Erin Graves 22:01.4 (1st AG)

Buffalo Stampede 10k
(July 19th – Wyoming, DE)

David Baca 50:26.8
Rudy Antonini 1:03:39.1
Mark DeNio 1:47:01.1

Running with the Pigs 5k
(July 20th – Elkton, MD)

Chris Steenkamer 17:42.9 (Overall male winner)
Tom Steenkamer 18:51.8 (3rd overall male)
John Costello 19:23.3 (2nd AG)
Katrina Steenkamer 20:11.3 (Overall female winner)

New Jersey Olympic Triathlon
(July 20th – West Windsor, NJ)

Andy Jakubowitch 02:16:08
Gelsomina Paolini 03:24:56

USATF
The next off road race is the Radnor 5k Steeplechase on Sunday August 17th. Come out and get in on the fun & post-race tailgate.

Calling all XC runners:

Looking ahead on the 2014 USATF calendar we have a unique opportunity to participate in the USATF Club National Cross Country Championships this fall. This is an annual event that rotates locations around the US. This year the XC championships will be hosted by our local Mid Atlantic USATF organization at the Lehigh University cross country course on 12/13/14. The scoring is standard cross country format (order of finish) counting the finish place of the top 5 runners from each club. Races will be scored in 10 year age groups. I hope to build upon the fun and success our men’s 50 yr. old team had last year at the USATF Masters XC championships. We want to support men’s and women’s teams in the 40 and 50 year old competitions. We need a minimum of 5 in each age group to participate as a team. (I would love to field open teams (under 40) as well!)

Looking to hear from all the harriers out there soon!

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.

Races/results for the Grand Prix Circuit can be found at
http://www.mausatf.org/htmlldr/grandprix.htm

Races/results for the Off-Road Series can be found at
http://www.mausatf.org/htmlldr/offroad.htm

PCVRC Annual Summer Barbecue
WHEN: August 10th @ 3:00 p.m.
WHERE: White Clay Creek State Park
RSVP:

From Rachel:
Well summer has officially started, which means it’s time to mark your calendars for PCVRC’s Annual Summer BBQ on Sunday, August 10th @ 3:00 pm. This year I’d like to ask for RSVPs by Wednesday, August 6th, to so that I can ensure we have a enough food for everyone. Along with your RSVP please provide what side dish/dessert you are going to bring. Last year we had a ton of cookies, so I thought getting an idea of what people plan to bring will cut down on having too much of one food item.

As always the club will be providing the hamburgers, hotdogs, beer, soda and water for all club members, but we ask that non-club members who would like to attend contribute a small donation toward the club.

You can visit this website for directions and information about the park – Remember there is a fee for entering the park, so feel free to carpool!

I know summer can be busy, but I hope that you’ll be able to join us!

Becky Yencharis’ Birthday Party
Becky Yencharis, a PCVRC Hall-of-Famer and our oldest member, is 96 years young and will be 97 on July 20th. You’re all invited to her birthday party that day. Details below.

Becky did her first 5k in 1982 at the St. Anthony’s Italian Festival 5k. She enjoyed it so much she made sure to attend every running since! This year was her 32nd consecutive appearance. She has been there for 32 of the race’s 35 years.

Please come to the Iron Hill Brewery on the Wilmington Riverfront on July 20th. Stop by for a drink or join in a full meal. Your choice but your presence is welcome! (Guests purchase their own food and drink please.) RSVP is not necessary but appreciated so the organizers know what size room they’ll need. See you there!

WHEN: July 20th @ 6:30 pm
WHERE: Iron Hill at the Wilmington Riverfront
RSVP: Ralph McKinney @ (302) 652-8323

Howard M. Laws Summer Cross-Country Series
The next race is on July 29th

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.

PCVRC’s Delaware Distance Classic 15k/5k
We hope you will join us on October 12th for the 32nd Annual Delaware Distance Classic 15k/5k. The race is in Delaware City this year.

To register (and for more information) please visit http://ddc15k.org/.

PCVRC / Delaware Distance Classic Sponsors Needed
Do you know of a local business who’d consider our awesome sponsorship opportunity?

Help our club continue programs for our members and the community in general, including educational member meetings, “Couch to 5K” program, group runs, social events & more for both runners and walkers. Benefits include logo/link on every page of pcvrc.com, 500+ race shirts, and a lot more. Info and sponsor levels can be found at www.pcvrc.com/sponsor.php.

PCVRC is a 501(c)3 non-profit through our membership with Road Runners Club of America so sponsorship/donations are tax-deductible.

Our club continues to grow and our website generates over 3,000 page views per month (1,800+ unique visitors). Contact Ray at (302) 633-1482 or

Race Results, Reviews and Accomplishments:
Nothing was sent in this week… Break time’s over. Get out there and race!

USATF Off-Road results – Chabot Challenge
On Sunday July 13th the PCVRC trail team headed north to the Chabot Challenge trail race at Rustic Park in Birdsboro, PA. The course was advertised as providing 7.75 miles of fun and adventure with 3 water crossings, a few long hills and even a few runnable sections. This year marks the first time this location has been used in the USATF trail series. (It replaced the Double Trouble 15k).

8 PCVRC ladies were accompanied by 3 men on this warm and humid morning. After crossing to the other side of the Hay Creek using the wire bridge (balancing act) or by just getting your feet wet in the stream we gathered to hear the typical course instructions from race director Ron Horn. (e.g. The course is marked on your right but sometimes on your left.)

At the start we made our sprint down 200 feet of road to a sharp right and onto the trail. The race course began with an uphill mile, a couple of almost level sections, a few rocks and was just wide enough to allow for passing along the way. The rolling terrain continued another 1.5 miles to the 1st stream, crossing across an old cement dam with water deep enough to get your ankles wet. A few more miles of rolling trail in a loop, returning to the dam followed by another long hill climb from mile 5 to 6. Thankfully the last portion of the race was downhill to the final stream crossing followed by a flat section to the finish.

Once again the PCVRC ladies came out to compete and took home a number of AG prizes. Congratulations to Sarah Antonaitas – 1st overall female in her debut trail race, as well as age group awards to Lisa Jalot (1st), Carol Giampietro (1st), Meg Hain (1st), Carole Feole (3rd) and Anne Hessel (1st).

In the highly competitive men’s 50-plus age group Greg Cauller (11th overall) and Tom Steenkamer (15th overall) were denied the podium as 4 of the top 10 finishers came from this AG. Lori Culnane, Lorri Fencer and John Schultz also joined in the fun.

Club age graded results will be finalized later this week on the USATF web site. The preliminary results have PCVRC finishing in 2nd place for the day just behind Greater Philly Track Club and ahead of Rosemont and Pineland Striders.

The next off road race is the Radnor 5k Steeplechase on Sunday August 17th. Come out and get in on the fun & post-race tailgate.

Calling all XC runners:
Looking ahead on the 2014 USATF calendar we have a unique opportunity to participate in the USATF Club National Cross Country Championships this fall. This is an annual event that rotates locations around the US. This year the XC championships will be hosted by our local Mid Atlantic USATF organization at the Lehigh University cross country course on 12/13/14. The scoring is standard cross country format (order of finish) counting the finish place of the top 5 runners from each club. Races will be scored in 10 year age groups. I hope to build upon the fun and success our men’s 50 yr. old team had last year at the USATF Masters XC championships. We want to support men’s and women’s teams in the 40 and 50 year old competitions. We need a minimum of 5 in each age group to participate as a team. (I would love to field open teams (under 40) as well!)

Looking to hear from all the harriers out there soon!

Races/results for the Grand Prix Circuit can be found at
http://www.mausatf.org/htmlldr/grandprix.htm

Races/results for the Off-Road Series can be found at
http://www.mausatf.org/htmlldr/offroad.htm

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.

Rich Szymanski, IRONMAN
Rich Szymanski finished his first ever IRONMAN Triathlon! In Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, he completed a 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike ride and a 26.2-mile run in 14:16:57! If you follow the below link the first video is at the finish line. Jump to about 35:30 and you can see Rich run in, proudly representing Pike Creek by wearing his singlet!

(A note here of finish line etiquette: If you’re going to stop and pose for pictures, make sure the area you’re doing it in is clear. Poor Rich almost ran over a Brit who backed up without looking into Rich’s path.)

I also wanted to note the gun time when Rich crossed was 14:28-something and the finish video started at 13:52:05. By gun time Rich came in only 32 minutes behind the top finishers! By chip time it was only 24 minutes! Way to go Rich! Awesome job!!! (Thanks for the pictures Tricia)

Lee Dresser @ St. Andrew’s Sprint-Tri
Lee Dresser completed his first triathlon, finishing the St. Andrew’s Sprint-Tri in 1:25:54.5. Great job Lee!

PCVRC Annual Summer Barbecue
WHEN: August 10th @ 3:00 p.m.
WHERE: White Clay Creek State Park
RSVP:

From Rachel:
Well summer has officially started, which means it’s time to mark your calendars for PCVRC’s Annual Summer BBQ on Sunday, August 10th @ 3:00 pm. This year I’d like to ask for RSVPs by Wednesday, August 6th, to so that I can ensure we have a enough food for everyone. Along with your RSVP please provide what side dish/dessert you are going to bring. Last year we had a ton of cookies, so I thought getting an idea of what people plan to bring will cut down on having too much of one food item.

As always the club will be providing the hamburgers, hotdogs, beer, soda and water for all club members, but we ask that non-club members who would like to attend contribute a small donation toward the club.

You can visit this website for directions and information about the park – Remember there is a fee for entering the park, so feel free to carpool!

I know summer can be busy, but I hope that you’ll be able to join us!

Rachel Bleacher-Perkowski

Becky Yencharis’ Birthday Party
Becky Yencharis, a PCVRC Hall of Famer and our oldest member, is 96 years young and will be 97 on July 20th. You’re all invited to her birthday party that day. Details below.

Becky did her first 5k in 1982 at the St. Anthony’s Italian Festival 5k. She enjoyed it so much she made sure to attend every running since! This year was her 32nd consecutive appearance. She has been there for 32 of the race’s 35 years.

Here she is finishing this year’s race. (She does a block or so but that is very inspiring to see her determination.)

Please come to the Iron Hill Brewery on the Wilmington Riverfront on July 20th. Stop by for a drink or join in a full meal. Your choice but your presence is welcome! (Guests purchase their own food and drink please.) RSVP is not necessary but appreciated so the organizers know what size room they’ll need. See you there!

WHEN: July 20th @ 6:30 pm
WHERE: Iron Hill at the Wilmington Riverfront
RSVP: Ralph McKinney @ (302) 652-8323

Howard M. Laws Summer Cross-Country Series
The next race in the series is July 15th.
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.

PCVRC / Delaware Distance Classic Sponsors Needed
Do you know of a local business who’d consider our awesome sponsorship opportunity?

Help our club continue programs for our members and the community in general, including educational member meetings, “Couch to 5K” program, group runs, social events & more for both runners and walkers. Benefits include logo/link on every page of pcvrc.com, 500+ race shirts, and a lot more. Info and sponsor levels can be found at www.pcvrc.com/sponsor.php.

PCVRC is a 501(c)3 non-profit through our membership with Road Runners Club of America so sponsorship/donations are tax-deductible.

Our club continues to grow and our website generates over 3,000 page views per month (1,800+ unique visitors). Contact Ray at (302) 633-1482 or

Race Results, Reviews and Accomplishments:
Josh Loren came in 2nd overall male in the Escape the Cape Triathlon’s International division, finishing in 1:39:13.1.

The Escape the Cape Triathlon’s International Division began with competitors jumping 10 feet off the Cape May-Lewes Ferry into the Delaware Bay for a 1-mile swim back to the ferry terminal in North Cape May. The other legs were a 20-mile bike and a five-mile run, and the race ended at the terminal. (Thanks to Rich Szymanski for the description and notification.)

Daniel Wipf competed in the 1/2 Sauer 1/2 Kraut half-marathon in Philly, finishing in 2:06:36.

27th St. Andrew’s Sprint-Triathlon
(June 15th – Middletown, DE)

Lee Dresser 1:25:54.5

8h B+ 5k
(June 19th – Wilmington, DE)

Jim Steele 22:58.6

USATF Spring 2014 update:
The off-road series continues over the summer with a trail race in July and August. If you enjoy running on the local trail systems here in Delaware please consider coming out to join our trail team for a future event. All that is required is the will to finish and a current USATF membership.

In addition to the club challenge competition the USATF series provides individual age group competition (5yr age groups for the road, 10yr age groups for trail).

Congratulations to all competitors for an outstanding spring and thank you for making the USATF series part of your race calendar.

Calling all XC runners:
Looking ahead on the 2014 USATF calendar we have a unique opportunity to participate in the USATF Club National Cross Country Championships this fall. This is an annual event that rotates locations around the US. This year the XC championships will be hosted by our local Mid Atlantic USTAF organization at the Lehigh University cross country course on 12/13/14. The scoring is standard cross country format (order of finish) counting the finish place of the top 5 runners from each club. Races will be scored in 10 year age groups. I hope to build upon the fun and success our men’s 50 yr. old team had last year at the USATF Masters XC championships. We want to support men’s and women’s teams in the 40 and 50 year old competitions. We need a minimum of 5 in each age group to participate as a team. (I would love to field open teams (under 40) as well!)

Looking to hear from all the harriers out there soon!
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.