| Welcome New Members |  | |
|
|
JOIN OUR LIST
|
 |
|
|
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.
|
|
| Hello Delco RRC |
Have something interesting to add to the email? Forward it to me at info@delcorrc.com. Thanks to those that always give me support.
"You don't have to be a fantastic hero to do certain things - to compete. You can be just an ordinary chap, sufficiently motivated to reach challenging goals."
Edmund Hillary
With this quote in mind: Motivation, that is all it takes. Come join us at one of our many Fun Runs. Let us help motivate you to reach your goals, whatever they may be. |
| Swarthmore Fun Run - Wednesday | |
Surprisingly, it was only 78 degrees in Swarthmore last night. Some kind of weather anomaly. You should have been there. Maybe next week will be the same. 24 runners and walkers were out last night and were able to enjoy the cooler weather at the Swarthmore Fun Run. 15 people came out to Swarthmore Pizza afterwards for good food and laughs. This week the lights stayed on. Come on out and join in the fun. All abilities are welcome. |
|
IT'S A BOY!!! |
The Delco Road Runners have a new member!! Annette and Erin Gallagher welcomed their first baby into the world last week. Sullivan Patrick Gallagher was born on August 3, 2010 at 6:56PM; 7lbs. 15oz. Alll are healthy. Congratulations to Annette and Erin! Everyone in the club is looking forward to seeing Mom, Dad, and the new bundle of joy out for a Fun Run/Walk very soon!! All the best to them. |
| Good Eats |
Tagliatelli with Corn Pesto
4 bacon slices, cut lengthwise in half, then crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces
4 cups fresh corn kernels (cut from about 6 large ears)
1 large garlic clove, minced
1 1/4 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese plus additional for serving
1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
8 ounces tagliatelle or fettuccine
3/4 cup coarsely torn fresh basil leaves, divided
Cook bacon in large nonstick skillet over medium heat until crisp and brown, stirring often. Using slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels to drain. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon drippings from skillet. Add corn, garlic, 1 1/4 teaspoons coarse salt, and 3/4 teaspoon pepper to drippings in skillet. Sauté over medium-high heat until corn is just tender but not brown, about 4 minutes. Transfer 1 1/2 cups corn kernels to small bowl and reserve. Scrape remaining corn mixture into processor. Add 1/2 cup Parmesan and pine nuts. With machine running, add olive oil through feed tube and blend until pesto is almost smooth. Set pesto aside.
Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain, reserving 1 1/2 cups pasta cooking liquid. Return pasta to pot. Add corn pesto, reserved corn kernels, and 1/2 cup basil leaves. Toss pasta mixture over medium heat until warmed through, adding reserved pasta cooking liquid by 1/4 cupfuls to thin to desired consistency, 2 to 3 minutes. Season pasta to taste with salt and pepper.
Transfer pasta to large shallow bowl. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup basil leaves and reserved bacon. Serve pasta, passing additional grated Parmesan alongside.
|
| Races to Run This Week |
Thursday, August 12, 2010 6:30 PM Dash and Splash 5K Race - Run along the hilly, shady, streets of Ridley Park. Return to the finish line and onto the RPSwim club for a cool leisurely swim. Location: Ridley Park Swim Club Website: www.runtheday.com
Contact: Sue A. Rea
Phone: 610-316-5208
Sunday, August 15, 2010
9:00 AM Half-Wit Half Marathon
13.1 Mile Trail Run Location: Reading Liederkranz, 140 Spook Lane, Reading, PA Website: www.pretzelcitytiming.comContact: Ron Horn Phone: 610-779-2668 Wednesday, August 18, 2010 7:00 PM Dash & Splash 5K Race - Hatfield Aquatic Center will be open and free to all race participants - pool, water slide, Phillies game on large outdoor TV! Location: Hatfield Community Park, 2500 N. Chestnut St, Hatfield, PA Website: www.active.comContact: Scott Tutton |
| Women's Distance Festival - The year sure does race by!!! |
To all Delco RRC runners - please come out to support the Rose Tree training runs in September. We need help in welcoming new runners and making sure they don't get lost.
Runners "buddy up" to learn the cross country course, prepare for race.
For the fourth year in a row, the Delco Road Runners Club will be meeting at Rose Tree Park every Thursday night in September to run one of the best cross country courses in Delaware County. The ultimate goal is to prepare runners to compete in the 31st Annual Women's Distance Festival 5K Run/Walk (3.1 miles) to be held at the park on Oct. 9th. Even for those who don't enter the race, the free training runs are a great opportunity to learn the cross country course at any pace - walking, jogging or racing. The "buddy up" component to encourage participation among newer runners will be used again this year. Seasoned runners will pair up with newbies, and people who run a similar pace will find new running buddies. For the race on Oct. 9th, there is also a reduced "buddy up" entry fee for runners who register together by mail. The training runs are open to women and men (and girls and boys) though the race is open to women only. ( The club may allow men to run, but really, its the WDF. Take a break.) The training runs are free and no registration is required. Anyone who is interested should meet at Rose Tree Park 's first parking lot, alongside Route 252, about 15 minutes before the run starts at 6:30 p.m. The dates are September 9, 16, 23 and 30. The Women's Distance Festival 5K will be held Saturday, Oct. 9, at 10:00 a.m. Race proceeds will help support (Still to be determined). Additionally, proceeds will help Delco RRC in its mission to promote running as a lifelong activity that can enhance the physical, mental and emotional wellbeing of people of all ages. For more information about the training runs or the race visit www.WomensDistanceFestival.com or contact Dawn Patterson at sunsetmk@aol.com. About the WDF The Women's Distance Festival was created by the Road Runners Club of America to support the inclusion of women's distance events in the Olympic Games. The race at Rose Tree is presented by the Delco Road Runners Club, and is part of the Delco RRC doubleheader, "A Day of Champions." In the afternoon, high-school athletes will compete on the same 5K course in the 47th Annual Delaware County Cross Country Championships. |
| Race Results - send in your race results to info@delcorrc.com | |
 When you send in your race results, please include the following: Name of race, date of race, your age, time, any age group award. Thanks
Run for Research 5K - 8/5/10
50 - Kevin Cetroni - 25:52
Brigantine Sprint Triathlon - 8/7/10
0.25mi swim (in the bay), 11mi bike, 4mi run
34 - Julie Fitzgerald - 1:30:55
Marsh Creek Rapto 10M Trail Race - 8/8/10
10 Miles
36 - Cecile Daurat-Thompson - 1:13:55 (1st Female Overall)
51 - Bill McGurk - 1:20:17 (2nd in age grp)
27 - Caitlin Pettit - 1:22:32 (3rd in age grp)
46 - Bridget Morse - 2:04:01
5 Miles
37 - Janet Smith - 43:15 (3rd in age grp)
59 - Rita Jordan-Keller - 1:10:04 |
| Happy Birthday!!! |
 Upcoming Delco RRC birthdays this week: For the second year in a row, I failed to put in Kevin Kelly O'Brien's birthday. Kelly's birthday was 7/31. Happy belated birthday to Kelly. Bridgett Morse and Salina Slagle (Sat 8/14). Stay young by joining us on one of our many Fun Runs and make new friends. |
| Book Club |
Next meeting will be held in September. More info will follow. The next book is A Gate at the Stairs by Lorrie Moore, 2009, 336 pages.
All Club members are welcome to take part. Email me at info@delcorrc.com if you have any questions. |
| Pictures |
 If 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
Delco Road Running Club |
|
|
