Music and 5K at White Clay Creek
2011-07-20 Wednesday 6:00pm

Location: White Clay State Park

Join us for a 5k Fun Run at White Clay State Park followed by music in the park hosted by Tom and Paula Jermyn.

Directions: 880 New London Rd, Newark.. which is actually 896 just outside of Newark heading to PA. We are meeting at Carpenter Park in the grove area- not the pavillion

The Race will start at 6:00pm and be followed by music in the park starting at 6:30pm.
Pizza, salad and water/gatorade will be provided by the Jermyn’s.
If you are planning on staying to enjoy the music please bring a lawn chair or blanket.

There is a fee to park at White Clay. For more information regarding this send questions to

Editor’s comment: I for one have been very cognizant of the heat while running in the evening. It is projected to be 90 degrees or higher by 6:00 tomorrow evening. So no one should feel that they HAVE to run. You can always come out, perhaps take an easy walk while others are running, and still enjoy the food and music.

The last week slow running news-wise, so it was the first time in a long time that I skipped a bulletin for a week.

A note of condolence on behalf of PCVRC was sent to Doug White, a former president of Pike Creek Valley Running Club, on the passing of his mother.

BBQ Recap
The club thanks Rachel Bleacher for hosting the annual picnic last Saturday. Well over 30 people attended. Club secretary Jerry Herman is to be commended for dutifully handling the grilling chores.

McCorq’s Friendly 5K Fun Run will be the next club event after tomorrow. It will be on Thursday, September 1, to help you kick off the Labor Day weekend. To those unfamiliar with the event, it’s a handicapped run based on your best 5K time in the last year. My motto is everyone is a winner. If you have prizes to donate, contact me. In a later bulletin the full instructions will be printed. Meanwhile they can be viewed here:

http://www.pcvrc.com/eventlistitem.php?id=13. Any questions, after reading the info, may be sent to .

Merrell Down and Dirty Mud Run, Philadelphia
— From Dirk Sweigart:

This may be the most fun I ever had doing a 5K (which was good since the Double Trouble 15K Trail Run the week before may have been the least fun I’ve had in a long time!) The whole environment of mud, sun, racing and music was just terrific. There was a 10K at 7 AM (which I will try to do next year). The 5K runners started at 8:15 in self-seeded wave starts that were totally not crowded and worked really well. I went in the 3rd corral. I had watched some of the 10K runners finish in the mud pit so I knew a little of what was coming.

The race starts pretty easily with a long running portion, quick uphill then long downhill with only one crawl under some netting. No problem and I was hitting a pretty good stride. Weather was perfect – sunny and not too humid. We covered a good distance with only a climb up a ladder wall and a quick hop over a chest high barrier. There were some tunnels that were out of commission, so we skipped them. But then the fun stuff started!

I don’t remember the exact order – there was some cargo netting to go up, but then came the first mud pit. Well, I flopped into that and crawled through, but getting under the last rope, I stuck my head in the mud and staggered out of the pit almost totally unable to see with mud in my hair and eyes. I gained 3-4 pounds of weight in my socks too…and immediately started up a steep grade. Now I was passing walkers from the 10K. That made me feel good. Plus I was able to get the mud out of my eyes.

A few more hills and then I came down to the finish. There was a sloped platform with a knotted rope that went by quickly and I ducked under the netting to splash into the final long mud pit (in front of hundreds of people, of course). I lost some time there. crawling, it was hard on the knees. Not sure how I can practice to get any better at this! But I went over the final mud hill and slid down towards the finish. I literally could not see due to mud in my eyes when I went across the finish line. They handed me a water bottle and I poured it on my face – and it did almost no good at all. I was done but perhaps not recognizable as everyone around me looked like similar brown zombies.

It took a while to hose all the mud off (and out of my hair, eyes and ears). With the hundreds of other people – that was actually a lot of fun. There was a place to change your clothes (liked their bag check) and I got my Subaru burger (they should stick to cars!) Then I went and listened to the concert for a while. New clean people kept starting the race and unrecognizable mud slugs kept coming in for the finish.

There were a few other Pike Creekers there and I’ll let someone else report their times because we had some awards. My time was never reported but I know about what it was and I was quite pleased. I might have been in the running for an age place if it had been. But I don’t really care – I am going back next year for the 10K! Just have to figure out how to get through those pits better – or not!

Race Results:
Delaware Hospice Anniversary 5K
23:07 Theresa Kauffman, 2nd overall female and first female master

Catherine Rooney’s 5K for Ulster Project
16:16 Dan Suher, Overall Winner
18:02 Greg Cauller, 4th overall and first master
20:14 Lynn Knothe

Kelly Fritchman Memorial 5K
17:33 Greg Cauller, Overall Winner
19:25 Lynn Knothe, Overall female Winner

Dewey Beach Liquors at the Cork 5K
15:59 Mark Vilardo, Overall Winner
17:49 Greg Cauller, 2nd male master
19:37 Lynn Knothe, second overall female

Editor’s occasional note about race results: I generally try to print all club member results from races which are 15K or longer or all club member results from races which are part of the MA-USATF series, regardless of the length of race. But there are too many 5Ks, 5 milers and 10Ks to be printing the results of all club members for these events. Club results from those races are generally limited to some top overall club finishers. However, any result, which is important to a club member for some particular reason, will be printed if you send it to me.

From the President:
Crab Feast & Crabowitz 5K Fun Run
Rich & Trish Szymanski hosted their 3rd annual fun run which was a monster success. Almost 30 participated in the run while close to 50 enjoyed pizza and crabs as the sun set on a gorgeous afternoon. See link to lots of photos (taken by Kim) at http://www.pcvrc.com/photos.php

Rich kicked things off with a quick welcome to everyone before we started the run just after 6pm. Even through his treatments, he stayed energized from set-up through clean-up to ensure that everyone had a great time. Trish reported that the Cancer funds donation can collected over $1,000. Their neighbors chipped in by allowing use of their driveway due to the huge turnout. The run was just as hilly as ever, although I think it had been shortened to make us all feel a few steps faster. Thanks again to our wonderful hosts and to all who attended!

DDC 15K Committee Progress
10 members took part in our 2nd Delaware Distance Classic planning meeting on Monday. We’re targeting 7/15 as our “announcement date” for the event, to begin marketing for participants. Please mark 10/9 on your calendar to either run or to volunteer.

Volunteers Needed for Delaware Distance Classic 15K
Volunteers will be needed for the DDC 15K on Sunday, October 9th. Jim Steele will be coordinating all volunteer efforts. We will need help with registration, course marshals, traffic, water stops, finish line and food tables. Please email Jim at to volunteer! We’re looking for about 20 club members to help out. Thanks for your support!

Annual Pike Creek Summer BBQ
2011-07-16 Saturday 2:00 pm

Note: Rachel requests that people, who had previously e-mailed her about attending the picnic, send her another notice.
Location: 2421 W. Parris Drive – Cedar Crest

Join us for our Annual Summer BBQ hosted by Rachel Bleacher. All members and their families are invited to join us for good food and friends. As always the club will be providing the hot dogs and hamburger and beer. All you need to bring is your favorite side dish to share.

Please RSVP by July 10th so that we can make sure that we have an adequate amount of food for everyone.

Hope to see you there!

Contact: Rachel Bleacher – Events Coordinator

Email:

Birthday Party for Becky Yencharis: Sunday, July 17, celebrating Becky’s 94th birthday. The location is Domaine Hudson on Washington St. in Wilmington. Call Ralph McKinney for details at 652-8323.

Music and 5K at White Clay Creek
2011-07-20 Wednesday 6:00pm
Location: White Clay State Park

Join us for a 5k Fun Run at White Clay State Park followed by music in the park hosted by Tom and Paula Jermyn.

The Race will start at 6:00pm and be followed by music in the park starting at 6:30pm.
Pizza, salad and water/gatorade will be provided by the Jermyn’s.
If you are planning on staying to enjoy the music please bring a lawn chair or blanket.

There is a fee to park at White Clay. For more information regarding this send questions to

Cross Country Series continues:

Ralph McKinney reports that attendance is up at the Howard M. Laws Summer Cross Country Series, which occurs on Tuesday evenings at 6:30 at Bellevue State Park north of Wilmington. The 5K series has three more dates 7/22, 8/2 and 8/16 at $5 per race.

Race Results:

FireCracker 5K
17:22 Jay Coughenour, Overall Winner
17:43 Greg Cauller, 2nd Overall, 1st Master
17:54 Tom Steenkamer, 4th Overall
20:00 Lynn Knothe, Overall Female winner

Rusty Rudder 5K
16:03 Mark Vilardo, 2nd Overall

It’s notable that the first and second overall females in this event were 50 and 49 and ran 19:43 and 20:09 respectively.

From the President:
Lums Pond Fun Run recap
Over 20 club members enjoyed an evening of running and socializing last Friday 6/24, hosted graciously by Jim & Eileen Steele. For many of us, it was our first visit to that park and even Mark Vilardo, who lives just steps from Lums Pond, ran there for the very first time. With a multitude of intersecting trails, our 5K run became an 8K run as a few of us made some wrong turns. But eventually, all were accounted for and we headed to Jim’s place for delicious food & drink on a gorgeous evening. Keep an eye on our events page for future “family friendly” events.

DDC 15K Planning Meeting 7/5
We’re holding another meeting Tues 7/5 at 7pm in the Beer Room. Volunteers are needed, even if just for race day help. Contact Ray if you’d like to attend or have questions/suggestions. See our updated “sponsor levels” info at http://www.pcvrc.com/sponsor.php and share with any company that might have interest.

Caesar Rodney Half seeks committee members
Sue DeNardo, who coordinates CR Half asked PCVRC if anyone would be interested in joining either our Caesar Rodney Half Marathon planning committee or a sub-committee that will be assigned to start working on plans for the 50th running in 2013. “I really need people who know the race and who can give me guidance in areas in which I have little or no expertise.”, she says.

First meeting is July 12th at 5:00 PM. After September, we usually meet every 6 weeks or so for an hour, then once a month between January and March. We do have conference call capability if you are not available in person.
Thanks,
Susan DeNardo
Development Director, American Lung Association in DE
302-737-6414 X17

Race Results:
Miles for Children 5K
17:29 Greg Cauller, 2nd Overall, 1st Master
18:16 Tom Steemkamer, 3rd Overall, 2nd Master
20:03 Lynn Knothe, Overall Female Winner

Greene Turtle West 5K
21:42 Kristen Stump, Overall Female Winner

Baltimore Women’s Classic 5K
22:35 Theresa Kauffman, 3rd 45-49
(New Balance DE stepped up to be the major sponsor of the event)

Kid Shelleen’s 5K for Cliff
17:04 Dan Suher, Overall Winner
17:32 Greg Cauller, 2nd Overall, 1st Master
17:52 Matt Cutrona, 3rd Overall
19:34 Lynn Knothe, Overall Female Winner

1/2 Sauer 1/2 Kraut Marathon
4:30:00 Dave McCorquodale

1/2 Sauer 1/2 Kraut Half-Marathon
2:49:55 Carolyn McCorquodale, 3rd 60+, 1st Half-Marathon completed
(See story below)

1/2 Sauer 1/2 Kraut Marathon & Half-Marathon: Dave & Carolyn’s Most Excellent Adventure
I gave the above title to this account mainly because Carolyn, on a whim several weeks ago, allowed me to talk her into participating in the half marathon. The website had advertised that participants had to get to the nine mile point by 2 hours and 45 minutes – making the event very walker friendly. However, Carolyn had not run more than five miles in a race and, through walking and jogging to kill time when I was running a marathon, may have gone only ever gone seven miles. But two weeks before the event we went together for some loops around Delcastle Recreation Area and covered the nine miles in slightly less than two hours. She agreed to sign up, convinced by me that she could cover the half-marathon distance in less than three hours.

I had told Carolyn to employ Jeff Galloway’s run/walk strategy and, for her pace, to spend about half the time running and half the time walking. I intended to also use a run/walk strategy, but more on that later. Carolyn took it seriously and got out quite a few times in the two weeks. Even with only three or four days to go, when I was down to a three mile jog before the marathon, she did about seven miles around Delcastle.

I had run this same event last year outside of Reading, starting in a state park. Because of the hassles there, the race director of Uberendurance Sports, moved the venue to Pennypack Park in Philadelphia. The number pick-up and a shuttle to the start were from a German-themed beer hall, fitting with the theme of the directors. At the pick-up we saw Mark Lozier, who had accompanied his daughter and her friend to the race. They were running the half. Unfortunately, Mark has torn a meniscus (not from running) and is going to need surgery to repair it.

There were a few pre-race problems: I was so preoccupied about Carolyn’s preparation once we got to the number pick-up, that I left my energy flasks in our car and didn’t remember until we got on the bus. Fortunately, Carolyn had a baggie of jelly beans for herself and she graciously gave them to me. During the event, I used them up, but could have taken in more direct energy.

Then there was the bus problem. Actually, lack of a second bus until late – as it showed up at 6:45 with the race supposedly starting at 7:30. We got to the park in plenty of time and then got in another line for the portajohns. By 7:20 we were in our corrals, but the buses were still bringing people to the park. So we stood around for an extra 25 minutes. I was thinking to myself that meant about two and a half more miles of running in 80 degree heat instead of 65 degrees, which it was at 7:30. (The race director has subsequently told me through e-mail that about 25 people showed up at the park, thinking the numbers would be available there. So they had to be bused back to the beer hall and back again.)

When the race finally did start, because of the narrow paved trails, it went off in two waves. That was fine because except for the overall race winners, all awards were going to be based on chip times. Things were a bit congested at the beginning. The course was not closed to the public and we soon discovered that it was open to bicyclists and is very popular with them. Ninety percent of the cyclists were courteous and would announce they were coming or say “On your left”. But there were a few who went tearing full speed ahead, veering around runners as if they were on a slalom course and acting like we were invading “their space”. Fortunately as the crowd stretched out, the passing by cyclists became less dangerous.

Pennypack Park is very pretty. It’s amazing to realize we could run a 13.1 mile loop in Philadelphia and only spend a block or two actually running next to a street on the sidewalk and never actually crossing a street although the path went under a few. However, the race website had advertised the course as flat. Wrong! It’s rolling, with a good number of steep inclines on each loop. When I started the race, I was going to walk a minute for every eight minutes of running. But when I started to get to the serious inclines several miles into the first loop, I altered my thinking and simply walked the steep inclines whenever they came along plus I walked through the water stops, taking a cup of water and of Gatorade and drinking both. This strategy was working for me – at least for the first half. I was doing the running sections faster than I normally would have and giving my running muscles a break during the walks.

Right after the mid-point of the loop, we turned onto a trail section which was about a mile and a quarter along. As trails go, it was pretty technical, with a good number of rocks, gravel and even some railroad ties to prevent erosion on some steep downhills. During the first loop, a young woman fell in front of me on this trail. She got right up and continued with only minor scrapes. But I was hoping Carolyn took care through here.

After completing the first loop, I started calculating when I might see Carolyn returning. I had figured about right: I was at 15 miles in 2:24 and she was returning at 11 miles a minute later. We were both relieved to see the other was all right. I said that she’d be done in about 2:50. (She finished in 2:49:55.) That was probably the high point of the run for me. Shortly afterward I noticed how much warmer I was feeling than previously as it was then about 10:30. Still after the few instances when we had to run in the open for any length of time, I counted myself lucky that most of the event was in full or partial shade. Nevertheless, my miles started getting slower and slower.

When for the second time I turned onto the trail section, affectionately named Mount Cuckoo by the race director, I immediately noticed how tired all the little muscles around my hips were. I knew I had to do much more walking in this section. for if I tried to run. I would inevitably trip from not lifting a leg enough to avoid an obstacle. It took me six minutes longer to cover the two mile section that included this trail the second time as opposed to the first time through.

Having survived “Mt. Cuckoo” a second time, it was a mere five mile slough back to the finish. Instead of running at a nine thirty run/walk pace, I was now down to about an 11:30 average. I had gotten what energy I could out of the jelly beans, but I knew I was mostly out of glycogen and running on fat reserves (yes, even a skinny beanpole like me has some). Even though I was much slower than early in the race, my breathing sounded like I was in the last few yards of a sprint. I started wondering if I could get under 4:30. At 25.1(equal to 12 on the first loop), I had a bit less than 12 minutes to get under 4:30. I managed to go under 11 minutes the last mile and had about 51 seconds to run the last tenth. I did it in 50 and my watch read 4:29:59. So did the computer printout. Although the fraction of a second was rounded up to 4:30:00, I know I got under it. Ah, life’s small victories!

Then there was the uphill walk back to the entrance of the park where a bus waited. It seemed an interminable wait to accumulate about ten people before the bus went back to the restaurant. The awards were in a large pavilion area out back. One ticket got the runner a bratwurst with sauerkraut and another got a free beer (Dunkelweisse for me). The half marathon awards had already been done, but they didn’t have all the results and had only gotten one deep in the women 60+. After the awards ended I approached the director and said we thought Carolyn had placed in the age-group. He graciously gave her a cuckoo clock – taking our word for it. As it turns out, Carolyn did take third place.

I think completing this event marks the beginning a new phase in Carolyn’s running. If I am not mistaken, I’ve detected the telltale signs of the runner’s high in her as she has been bringing up bits of observation about the race since it ended. The thrill of the accomplishment is lingering and changing her view of distance running. By the way, I should mention she felt no ill effects from the event – no soreness at all. Now, when we travel someplace where I want to run a marathon, she’s got the option of doing the half rather than trying to kill four hours plus waiting for me.

I hope this account hasn’t seemed too self-indulgent. I would recommend this event (either distance), especially if you don’t mind running inclines or some fairly technical trail. The bus glitches, I assume, will be straightened out by next year. The venue is right up I-95 on Academy Road, about an hour from northern New Castle County. (In a follow-up e-mail the race director has already agreed to change the award system to 5-year age-groups from 10 -year.)

Comment on the run/walk strategy: If anyone saw the latest Runner’s World issue, Galloway’s method of taking walking breaks was discussed. The length and timing of breaks varies according to how fast one is as a runner: faster runners take short breaks spaced farther apart while slow runners can spend as much as half the time walking. According to the advice, I should take breaks for about one minute for every eight minutes of running. What I noticed, at least for the first fifteen miles, was that when I ran, I felt comfortable going faster than I normally would. But the rolling course and the rising heat of the day certainly distorted the final result. I was able to jog a few miles on Tuesday, whereas normally it takes me another day or so after a marathon before I attempt any running. I intend to try this strategy again on easier courses and cooler days. Despite the conditions, I ended up with about the same time that I ran at the Delaware Marathon, where I did not take walking breaks. So I’m encouraged to try it again.

From the President:
Delaware Marathon thanks PCVRC
The club received a thank-you letter along with a check from the Delaware Marathon race organization in appreciation of members’ volunteer efforts for that event. PCVRC, in turn, thanks Course Marshal coordinators Rich Szymanski & Kate Fisher-Shute along with many others who manned the course, stuffed packets, loaded water and assisted in other ways with the event! Here’s the text of the letter:

Re: Delaware Marathon Contribution
We are very pleased to present the Pike Creek Valley Running Club with a check for $250 in support of our eighth annual Christiana Care Health System Delaware Marathon Running Festival presented by New Balance Delaware, which was held in Wilmington, on Sunday, May 15, 2011. We thank you for your help on race weekend and we hope you’ll continue to support our event in the years to come.
Sincerely yours,
Wayne S. Kursh & Joel S. Schiller
Delaware Marathon Running Festival

Successful DDC 15K Kick-off Meeting
On Monday 6/20, 10 club members met to plan and brainstorm for this year’s Delaware Distance Classic. Rachel, Joel, Jim, Ray, Rich, Jerry, Dean, Coach Fischer, Karl & Tom J. were joined by a representative of Boys & Girls Club of DE (which receives a donation from race proceeds). It was great to have so many share ideas and to volunteer to help with various aspects of the event!

We expect to make an “opening announcement” in mid-July, which will include our list of sponsors and event highlights. We hope to add music and possibly beer to the festivities. We also hope to increase registration to 400 runners or more. Please help! As our club’s signature event, all members are encouraged to participate either as a runner, a volunteer, or a sponsor – so unless you’re running a marathon or getting married on Oct 9, make a note on your calendar!

Our next planning meeting is 7pm on Tues July 5 at Ray’s. All are invited, even if you can’t play a major role. We’ll continue to assign pre-race and race-day responsibilities. For now, if you can’t attend meeting but can commit to helping with registration, as a course marshal, or general set-up/clean-up, contact Ray at 633-1482 or .

Weekly Group Runs
In recent weeks, both the Wed & Thurs 6pm runs have had low attendance. If it’s hot, just bring water. You’re always welcome! If Delcastle is inconvenient at those times, we hope to see you at one of our upcoming fun runs. See the Events Calendar at pcvrc.com.

From Rich Szymanski: The crab feast and Crabowitz 5K fun run is set for Thursday, June 30th at 6:00-6:15. from the Szymanski house. Last year we added the “Crabowitz” 5K prior to the crab feast and we will again be doing the run prior to the “eats”. While it started out as an “I hate Jack 5K” aka “Crabowitz”, we will keep the crab theme this year but will have a different meaning behind the crab.

Crab /Cancer is the fourth sign of the zodiac and we thought we’d emphasize the cancer this year and de-emphasize the “I hate Jack” and in the spirit of that, we will have a donation jar for anyone that would like to donate on behalf of the American Cancer Society. Ok..well, we will still probably make Jack wear the crab head piece..that’s just plain “ole” fun J

We will provide crabs and pizza , water and soda and please ask that you bring your favorite adult beverage of choice. So that we have an accurate head count and have enough for all, please do let us know if you’ll be able to come! I you decide at the last minute do not hesitate to show up. There are always lots of crabs left over.

This is also a dog friendly event.. make sure you bring your dogs, kids and spouses or whom ever you wish.

Where: 709 Haddon Road, Wilmington DE
Date: Thursday, June 30th
Time: 6:00 – 6:15

Annual Pike Creek Summer BBQ
2011-07-16 Saturday 2:00 pm
Location: 2421 W. Parris Drive – Cedar Crest

Join us for our Annual Summer BBQ hosted by Rachel Bleacher. All members and their families are invited to join us for good food and friends. As always the club will be providing the hot dogs and hamburger and beer. All you need to bring is your favorite side dish to share.

Please RSVP by July 10th so that we can make sure that we have an adequate amount of food for everyone.

Hope to see you there!

Contact: Rachel Bleacher – Events Coordinator
Email:

Race Results:

The Independence School 5K
23:24 Theresa Kauffman 1st Female Master

The Middletown 150th Anniversary 5K
19:24 Epi Camacho, 2nd Overall and first Master

Westside Health 10K
37:39 Greg Cauller, Overall winner and 1st Master
41:52 Epi Camacho, 4th Overall
42:17 Lynn Knothe, Overall Female winner

Westside Health 5K
18:29 Greg Cauller, Overall Winner and 1st Master
20:30 Lynn Knothe, Overall Female winner

DDC 15K Planning Meeting Mon 6/20
Let Ray () know if you can attend our kick-off meeting for Delaware Distance Classic. It will be held this coming Monday 615-715pm at Ray’s place (and beer/chips will be served). We seek to grow the event and need all the help and ideas that we can get.

From Jim Steele: 5K Fun Run at Lums Pond Friday June 24th at 6:30pm.
Following the run, I will be hosting a BBQ. Since Lums Pond is a pay for entrance state park ($3 DE resident), anyone who would like to park at my house and carpool over is certainly welcomed to do so. Please arrive at my house by 6pm. My address is 107 Philip Drive, Caravel Hunt, Bear, DE 19701. Park in the driveway or within the cul-de-sac.

For the run, we will be meeting in the parking lot next to the Nature Center. It is the first parking lot on the left after you enter the park from Howell School Road. The course will be within the park and there will be some trails included unless it too wet.

For the BBQ, please RSVP so we can plan accordingly. Thanks!
Any questions please email or call me. 302-530-7274 or .

From Rich Szymanski: The crab feast and Crabowitz 5K fun run is set for Thursday, June 30th at 6:00-6:15 from the Szymanski house.
Last year we added the “Crabowitz” 5K prior to the crab feast and we will again be doing the run prior to the “eats”. While it started out as an “I hate Jack 5K” aka “Crabowitz”, we will keep the crab theme this year but will have a different meaning behind the crab.

Crab /Cancer is the fourth sign of the zodiac and we thought we’d emphasize the cancer this year and de-emphasize the “I hate Jack” and in the spirit of that, we will have a donation jar for anyone that would like to donate on behalf of the American Cancer Society. Ok..well, we will still probably make Jack wear the crab head piece..that’s just plain “ole” fun J

We will provide crabs and pizza , water and soda and please ask that you bring your favorite adult beverage of choice. So that we have an accurate head count and have enough for all, please do let us know if you’ll be able to come! I you decide at the last minute do not hesitate to show up. There are always lots of crabs left over

.This is also a dog friendly event.. make sure you bring your dogs, kids and spouses or whom ever you wish.

Where: 709 Haddon Road, Wilmington DE
Date: Thursday, June 30th
Time: 6:00 – 6:15

Annual Pike Creek Summer BBQ
2011-07-16 Saturday 2:00 pm

Location: 2421 W. Parris Drive – Cedar Crest

Join us for our Annual Summer BBQ hosted by Rachel Bleacher. All members and their families are invited to join us for good food and friends. As always the club will be providing the hot dogs and hamburger and beer. All you need to bring is your favorite side dish to share.

Please RSVP by July 10th so that we can make sure that we have an adequate amount of food for everyone.
Hope to see you there!

Contact: Rachel Bleacher – Events Coordinator
Email:

Race Results:
Moorestown 8K
On June 5, while one group off club runners ran the MA-USATF Gran Prix event, the Moorestown 8K, another group was participating in the Off-Road event, the Wissahickon Trail 10K. As a group, the club placed third in the race and holds third overall in the Off-Road Series. In the individual competition, Fred Sufflebarger and Tom Steemkamer are leading their age-groups.

Time Age Grade
48:38 69.87 Fred Shufflebarger
45:44 68.22 Tom Steemkamer
40:30 66.36 Enos Benbow
50:08 62.74 Bob Klezsics
46:59 57.42 Mudhillun Muqaribu
66:17 55.99 Andrea Rubinoff
56:50 55.50 Sheri Herrmann

Arthur Turner 5K
21:55 Sheri Herrmann, 1st Female Master

Beat MPS 5K
17:32 Matt Cutrona, Overall Winner
22:16 Kristin Stump, 4th overall female

St. Anthony’s Italian Festival 5K
17:25 Jay Coughenour, Overall Winner
19:27 Epi Camacho, 4th Overall

Jimmy’s Grill 5K
15:59 Mark Vilardo, Overall Winner
16:44 Enos Benbow, 2nd overall
18:02 Greg Cauller, 4th overall, 1st Master
19:26 Lynn Knothe, Overall Female Winner