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Delco RRC Update 2/18/10
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Delco Road Runners Club Mission
A. To promote regular running as a life-long activity that will enhance the physical, mental and emotional well being of people of all ages.
B. To sponsor weekly fun-runs in Delaware County neighborhoods for fun and fellowship.
C. To promote communication and camaraderie among area runners.
D. To facilitate competitive racing and team competition for all interested members.
 
2010 Delco RRC Membership Renewal - What the $W%*?
 
So here it is, almost three months that the membership drive has been running and the club has 298 members.  177 of the members have not renewed their membership and will be cut from the rolls 2/28/10.  What is up with that?  Yeah, I know, big deal.  Its not like you really lose anything by not renewing.  You can still run with the club and you can look up the emails on the web site if you really care to do so.  So what do you lose?  Nothing really.  Oh, we do use your membership for insurance purposes and to award the Fun Run gifts every March/April. Scroll down, way down, to see if you still need to renew your membership.
Hello Delco RRC
 
"When you have the enthusiasm and passion, you end up figuring how to excel." 
                     - Deena Kastor

With this quote in mind - Nothing is better than having a passion for something.  It makes life worth living.  Become passionate about something.  If it happens to be running, join us at our Fun Runs and meet others who share this passion.
Daylight Savings Time
 
We are getting so close.  DLS is less than a month away.  Come on March 14th!  Time to get rid of these runs in the dark and bring on some warmer weather.
 
Other things that are coming soon:
 
Less gridlock in Washington and in the PA Legislature (yeah right)
Book Club meeting - Feb 21st
Spring, Summer and Fall
The Spring Extravaganza - April 10th, more info to come.
Upcoming Races - 3/27/10 and 4/17/10
 
Tyler Trail Run is Delco RRC's own 10K Trail run.  Join us March 27th for this "fairly" easy trail run.  Not very technical and one of the safest trail runs you will ever do.  You can register on-line by going to the Tyler Web site at www.tylertrailrun.com.  You can also click HERE to download the registration form.
 
Gener8tion Run - is the signature fundraising event of Students Run Philly Style, the only program in Philadelphia that helps youth go farther through mentorship and long distance running.  Delco RRC has been sponsoring SRPS for the past several years.
 
This is an 8K Run or a .8K Walk.  Race starts at 3pm in front of the Please Touch Museum, 4231 Avenue of the Republic, Phila., PA 19131.  There will be a Health and Wellness Fair from 1 - 5pm.
 
To get the flyer for this race, click this link.  www.generationrun.com/pdf/GenerationRun_RegBrochure.pdf
 
Think Green - Forwarded by Amy Binder
 

How many catalogs do you get in the mail? Now, how many do you really WANT to get? Here's a great Web site that can help you reduce mailbox clutter and save some trees in the process. It's called Catalog Choice http://www.catalogchoice.org/, and it allows you to "unsubscribe" yourself from mailing lists.

I had a flyer I was going to attach that you could print out but that kind of defeats the purpose, doesn't it?
Trail Runners and other Crazies Wanted - Bill McGurk
 

Want to do something different?  Check out some of the links below for upcoming Trail and Adventure runs.  I've identified the ones that I'm signed up for and would surely enjoy your company on these and others that I am contemplating.  Drop me (Bill McGurk) a line at info@delcorrc.com if you have any interest or questions.  Even if you don't run trails, click on the Tough Mudder link, May 2nd.

February 28, Ugly Mudder, 7.25 Mile Trail run.  Reading, PA (Registered), Click this link, http://www.pretzelcitysports.com/uglymudder.html
 
March 13, Spud Run, 15 very steep miles.  Fairhill, MD
 
March 27, Tyler Trail Run, 10K Trail Run.  Media, PA (Registered), good starter course.  Click this link, http://www.tylertrailrun.com
 
April 3, Mt. Penn Mudfest, 15K Trail Run.  Reading (Registered).  Click this link, http://www.pretzelcitysports.com/mtpennmudfest.html
 
April 17, Hyner 25K Challenge, Hyner, PA.  Click this link, http://www.hikerun.com/index2.html
 
April 24, Triple Crown Trail Races - Marathon, 1/2 Marathon, 10K or 5K.  White Clay Creek State Park, DE.  (Am definitley registering, just deciding on what to run.)  You can choose one or do the Triple Crown which consists of the 1/2, 10K and 5K.  Click this link, http://www.triplecrowntrailrun.org
 
May 2, Tough Mudder, Macungie, PA.  8 miles of hell!! (Registered).  Click this link, really, click this link, you won't believe your eyes.  http://toughmudder.com/events/bear-creek/bear-creek-map/, now that you viewed the pictures, click this link to register, http://toughmudder.com/events/bear-creek/
 
May 8, Mudder Mahem, 7 Mile Trail Run, Evansburg State Park.  Click this link, http://www.pretzelcitysports.com/userfiles/file/10%20mudder%20mayhem%20app(1).pdf
 
May 30, Charlie Horse 1/2 Marathon Trail Run, near Reading.  Click this link, http://www.pretzelcitysports.com/userfiles/file/10%20chorse%20app%20electronic.pdf
 
June 5, Wissahickon 10K Trail Run, Philly.  Click this link, http://www.pretzelcitysports.com/userfiles/file/10%20wiss%20app.pdf
 
June 27, Double Trouble 15 or 30K, decide during the run.  French Creek State Park  Click this link, http://www.pretzelcitysports.com/doubletrouble.html
 
September 11, McGuire Mud Run - 8K Fun Trail run.  Ran it last year and had a blast.  Click this link, http://www.mcguiremudrun.org
 
September 11, Susquehanna Super Hike and Ultra Trail Run - 28 Miles.  Really want to do this one.  Click this link, http://www.kta-hike.org/ 
 
More to come...
Binder-stine Olympics Party: Yes? Wii?
 
Amy + John will be hosting an Olympics party on Saturday, Feb. 27, starting at 5ish. Why the early start? There's lots to see on TV, and a Wii tournament is likely to break out for a change in action. The address is 254 Clover Circle, Media, right next to Linvilla Orchards. Please let them know you're coming by emailing Amy at amy@amyink.com.

Also, if you can lend a pair of Wii controllers for the night, we can have a real competition. Email Amy to let them know if you can help.
 
Good Eats
 
Barley Stew with Leeks, Mushrooms, and Greens
 
1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
1 1/2 cups chopped leeks (about 2 small stalks; white and pale green parts only)
1 8-ounce container sliced crimini (baby bella) mushrooms
2 garlic cloves, pressed
2 1/4 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes in juice
1 cup pearl barley
4 cups (or more) vegetable broth
1 bunch kale (about 8 ounces), trimmed, center stalks removed, leaves coarsely chopped (about 8 cups packed)
 
Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add leeks; sprinkle with salt and pepper and sauté until leeks begin to soften, stirring often, about 5 minutes. Add mushrooms, garlic, and rosemary; increase heat to medium-high and sauté until mushrooms soften and begin to brown, stirring often, about 7 minutes. Add tomatoes with juice; stir 1 minute. Add barley and 4 cups broth; bring to boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until barley is almost tender, about 20 minutes. Add kale; stir until wilted, about 1 minute. Cover and simmer until kale and barley are tender, adding more broth by 1/4 cupfuls as needed for desired stew consistency, about 10 minutes.
2010 Delco RRC Membership Drive
 
 
The 2010 Delco RRC Membership Drive is up and running.  The membership drive goes until February 28th.  (Yes, you only have 2 weeks left.)  All club members need to renew their membership unless you joined the club after September 1st 2009.  Not sure if you renewed for 2010?  Click HERE to find out.  To hard to click?  Here is a list of all that have not renewed as of today.
 
As of 2/17/10
Parkinson John
Gagliardi John Paul Pettir Caitlin
Anderson Alida Gagliardi Theresa Piloyan Maria
Anderson Phil Piscitelli Nick
Andrews Meaghan Galoppo Kathy Pytlewski Lisa
Ashton John Geveke David Randolph Julian
Ashton Patrick Gingras David Randolph Paul
Balmer Cindy Hamilton Marshall Rappa Charles
Balmer Steve Hamilton Steve Rexing Christen
Barthel Kerri Harper Marcy Samit Eph
Belfi Peter Henderson John Sevick Jason
Bogucki Beth Henderson Lorraine Siegel Karen
Bonaventure Heather Hostetter Stephen Siegel Kevin
Brewer Jim Huddell Walter Singletary Anastasia
Brown Michael Huggins Bob Smith Jim
Brown Sandy Jones LaFrenchie Spence Roslyn
Brown Scott Kaplan Jennifer Spera John
Brunt Amrah Klein David Springer IV Robert
Bryson Jack Klein Gary Stanley Matt
Bucaccio* Pattie Klim Kate Street Bob
Beugless Kevin Koerner Bob Street Joellen
Byrne Pat Koerner Paula Talbot Denise
Campello Lennox Kokoska Gina Talbot Harrison
Clark Lorren Kreider Bill Talbot Steve
Coe Butch Krueger Stephen Taylor Lauren
Colombo Pete Krueger Tim Thomas Rosemary
Cooper Jim Lamoureux Christopher Thompson Christian
Corcoran Anne Larner Juli Trout Linda
Corcoran Jack Larson Don Tyler Dan
Corson Liz Lubecki Chet Tyler Jim
Corwin Chris Mackey John Uzych Leo
Cras Sue Marchese Linda Vecchiolli Anne
Crockett Laura Martin Linda Velardi Bridget
Curry Eileen Mayers Miles Velardi John
Curto Jr. James McCaffrey Mike Wade Colin
Curto Jr. Maire McCallen Melanie Wade John
Davis Sloane McCoy Mary Wade Tim
Delate Ed Watkins Tom
Delate Kathleen Watson Estelle
Delate Phyllis McGregor Joan Watson James R.
Delate Rachel McHugh Megan Webb Cynthia
Diamond Bud McHugh Patrick Webb Richard
Diamond Jacqueline McKenney Lori Weber Tom
Diamond John McKenney Michael Wenger Mark
Dinh Thuy White Colleen
Dombroski Sheila Metague Mike White Kaylan
Donohue Niall Milana Doug White Torpey
Durso Frank Miller Tim White Torpey Jacob
Earley Chris Moore Rebecca Wick Heinz
Earley Karen Wilmer Bryona
Fairchild Gary Murphy Michael Wiltsee Glenn
Fariello Chris Nichols Mike Yates Ma'Nyah
Farrell Joseph Oleynick Marc Yates Tiffany
Fitzgerald Julie O'Neill Jodi Yurgenva Elena
Foster Susan O'Neill Joe Ziino Laura
Freiberg DA O'Neill Monica Ziino Paul
Freiberg Joe O'Neill Tim Zwaan Bob
Freiberg Monica Osborne Joan
Freiberg Vincent Palm Joseph
Freytag Steven Palm Windy
Parker Kevin
Parker Tracey
 
The membership form is available (click here) and can also be found on our web site at www.delcorrc.com.  You can also pick one up whenever you see me.
 
If you have any questions, please email me at info@delcorrc.com or call me at 610-291-9707.
 
Bill McGurk
Membership Chairman 
Race Results - send in your race results to info@delcorrc.com
 

  

None to report 
 
Happy Birthday!!!
 
Upcoming Delco RRC birthdays this week:  Stephen Hostetter (Sat 2/20), Shannon McGoldrick and Steve Whitmore Jr. (Sun 2/21), David Santee (Wed 2/24).  Happy Birthday to all of you.  How about walking and running off those years?  Stay young by joining us on one of our many Fun Runs and making new friends.
Book Club
 
Next meeting will be held Sunday February 21st, 2pm at Meg Nilan's home. Email Meg at this email address. The book club has chosen these next three books to be read for the next three scheduled meetings.

1. Garden Spells by Sara Addison Allen, 2008, 320 pages
2. The Other by David Guterson, 2009, 272 pages
3. A Gate at the Stairs by Lorrie Moore, 2009, 336 pages

Click Here to view the synopsis for each book. All Club members are welcome to join us. Email me at info@delcorrc.com if you have any questions.

Pictures
 
 
CameraIf you take pictures at club events or already have pictures of recent club events/races, we have set up a Picasa web account for club members to use.  This will enable the Club to keep an archive of pictures in one location which will be viewable by everyone.  If you are interested in uploading pictures to our site, contact me and I will give you the login information.  Click HERE to email me and get the needed information.  Bill
 
Click HERE to view previously uploaded pictures.
 
Message Board - If you have something to get out in a hurry, this is the place to do it.
 
Emails - If you want to have something posted in the weekly email, contact me (Bill) at this info@delcorrc.com.
Remember, this is your forum to get information out to the club.  Please send in your ideas. 
 
Sincerely,
 

Bill McGurk
Membership Chairman
610-291-9707 
Delco Road Running Club