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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.
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| 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.
"Ask yourself whether the dream of heaven and greatness should be waiting for us in our graves - or whether it should be ours here and now and on this earth."
With this quote in mind: I vote for here and now. Come join us at one of our many Fun Runs. Discover your greatness right now. |
| Inspiration? | |
Check out this video. Get out of it what you will but I hope it can inspire you, a family member or a friend. I'm sure some of you could have starred in this and may yet still. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SbXgQqbOoU |
| Swarthmore Fun Run - Wednesday | |
32 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. Come on out and join in the fun. All abilities are welcome. |
Open House at The Running Place |
Women's Distance Festival 5k Training Group Open House at The Running Place September 30th, 7 pm - 9 pm Come out for refreshments after the training run. We will provide shoe fittings and sports bra fittings 10% off shoes & 15% off bras and non-sale apparel. We are also giving away a free pair of technical socks (Feetures brand) to anyone who stops in the store for the Open House. For questions or directions, call the store 610.353.8826 or visit us online www.therunningplace.com |
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Philadelphia Half - Marathon (Bibs Needed) |
This person is looking for some bibs. This is the email she sent the club.
Hi I am a frequent customer of The Running Place. I am searching for two bibs to the Phila Half Marathon. Bill from the store suggested I get in touch with you. If anyone in your group has registered but is unable to participate, my husband and I would appreciate the chance to purchase their bib. Thank you!
Sincerely,
Gina Robinson
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Book club is Back - Sunday, October 17 |
Next meeting will be held October 17th at 1pm at Denise Talbot's home. Contact Denise at d.nise@verizon.net. 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. |
Aussie marathon man to run from North to South poles - To begin March 2011 |
SYDNEY (AFP) - An Australian ultra-marathon athlete who holds records for the fastest run around his own country and across its vast desert centre Tuesday launched a bid to run from the North to South poles. Pat Farmer, once dubbed Australia's "Forrest Gump", aims to raise 100 million US dollars for Red Cross water and sanitation programmes during his 21,000-kilometre (13,000-mile) journey through 14 countries in the Americas.
"I believe I'm born with a gift," Farmer, 48, told AFP. "My gift is to be able to run long distances faster and perhaps further than any other person on Earth, so I figure I'd be a fool if I had this gift and didn't use it."
Though the trip has been some 10 years in the making, Farmer said it was a recent trip to southeast Asia that inspired him to dedicate it to the Red Cross. "I saw children covered with needlestick injuries in a dump trying to break syringes down to sell the metal inside for bottles of water," he said. "It was a heartbreaking turning point for me. "By creating clean supplies of water and installing proper sanitation facilities -- things we all take for granted in Australia -- we can change people's lives forever."
His 11-month voyage will take him from freezing tundra through the tropics, and Farmer expects to go through more than 40 pairs of shoes and 300 pairs of socks.
"This is by far the greatest challenge of my life," he said, adding that he had been training "like a man possessed".
"To be quite honest with you I don't know if I can run from the North pole to the South pole," said Farmer, who also served for a decade as an Australian government MP. "But I do know that I can run for 80 kilometres, or 85 kilometres or 90 or 100k's a day and I do know that I can get up the next morning and do the same thing the next day. "I will take it one day at a time and I will achieve this enormous goal."
Farmer's run starts at the North pole in March and will continue through Canada, the United States, Mexico and 10 South American countries before he arrives in Argentina to be airlifted to the final South Pole leg. Once he is done he will return to the United States to address the United Nations about his journey and the plight that inspired him.
Former opposition Labor leader Mark Latham dubbed then federal politician Farmer, from the rival Liberal Party, "Forrest Gump" after the Hollywood movie in which the lead character runs across America.
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| Good Eats |
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
1 large onion, halved and cut into thin wedges
1 large clove garlic, minced
2 cups (16 ounces) fat-free ricotta cheese
1 cup (8 ounces) reducedfat sour cream
1 jar (4 ounces) chopped green chile peppers
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 cups salsa
8 corn tortillas (6" diameter), cut in half
1 1/4 cups (5 ounces) shredded low-fat Monterey Jack cheese
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Coat a 13" x 9" baking dish with cooking spray.
Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and place over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook, turning several times, for 5 minutes, or until no longer pink. Remove to a medium bowl. Wipe the skillet with a paper towel. Coat with cooking spray. Place over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for 7 to 8 minutes, or until lightly browned. Add to the chicken in the bowl.
In another medium bowl, combine the ricotta, sour cream, chile peppers, cilantro (if using), cumin, and salt.
Spread 1 cup of the salsa across the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Arrange half of the tortillas evenly over the salsa. Spread half of the ricotta mixture over the tortillas. Top with half of the chicken mixture. Top with 1 cup of the remaining salsa and 1/2 cup of the Monterey Jack. Repeat the layering sequence with the remaining tortillas, ricotta mixture, and chicken mixture. Sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup of the salsa and 3/4 cup cheese.
Bake for 30 minutes, or until heated through. Loosely cover with foil if the cheese browns too quickly.
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| Races to Run This Week |
Saturday, October 02, 2010 10:30 AM 12th Annual Haverford Township Day 5K Run / Walk - Run to begin Haverford Township Day on beautiful Karakung Drive. The run benefits Merry Place, a local park designed for all but mindful of those with special needs Location: Darby and Golf Rds, Havertown, PA 19083 Website: www.runtheday.com Contact: Chad Brooks Phone: 610-789-8527 Saturday, October 02, 2010 9:00 AM 7th Annual Hands on House Runs 1/2 Marathon, 5K, and Kids Fun Run - Check web site for more info. Location: 721 Landis Valley Road; Lancaster, PA Website: www.handsonhouserace.org Contact: Susan Howard Saturday, October 02, 2010 8:00 AM 4th Annual Main Street Mile 1 Mile race - benefits the Newark Police K-9 Unit and the Downtown Newark Partnership Location: Start at Newark Library and finish at Deer Park Tavern, Newark, DE 19711 Website: www.fusionfitnesscenter.com Contact: Nic DeCaire Phone: 302-738-4580 Saturday, October 02, 2010 10:00 AM 1st Annual Paws in the Park Each dog receives limited edition bandana & goodie bag. All dogs eligible to win prizes for Best Costume. Location: Historic RittenhouseTown, 206 Lincoln Drive, Phila., PA 19144 Website: www.rittenhousetown.org Sunday, October 03, 2010 9:00 AM Martin's Run 5K Run and 1 Mile Fun Walk Location: Ridley Creek State Park, Media, PA Website: www.runtheday.com Contact: Marge Farbman Phone: 610-353-7660 x254 Sunday, October 03, 2010 8:30 AM Blues Cruise 50K 50K Trail Run Location: Blue Marsh Lake, Day Use Area, Lake View Pavilion, Leesport, PA Website: www.bluescruiseultra.com Contact: Stephan Weiss Phone: 717-598-5418 Sunday, October 03, 2010 9:00 AM Trick or Treat 5-Miler 5 Mile Themed Race Location: Tyler State Park, Newtown, PA at the Art Center off Newtown-Richboro Road Website: www.trickortreat5miler.com Sunday, October 03, 2010 9:00 AM RSVP's Run Wild at the Zoo 5K Race and 1 Mile Walk, as well as a Healthy Living Expo. Benefiting the Children's Literacy Programs of RSVP of Montgomery County. The run starts and ends at the zoo and goes mainly on residential streets in the area. Free admission to the zoo for all participants following the run. There is also a 1-mile fun walk completely within the zoo. Location: Elmwood Park Zoo, Norristown, PA 19401 Website: www.rsvpmc.org Contact: Margi Cunning Phone: 610-834-1040 ext. 10 Sunday, October 03, 2010 12:00 PM Bark In the Park 5K Run and 1 Mile Dog Walk - lots of things for the runners and their dogs (free nail clipping, microchipping, body condition scoring, goody bags with dog/pet items, lunch, etc) Location: Ridley Creek State Park: Area 17 Website: www.runtheday.com Contact: Christine Britton Phone: 888-550-7862 |
| 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. 16th. 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. 16th, 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. 16 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
Eagle National Bank 5K to Fight Cancer - 9/25/10
56 - Marisa Leva - 28:33 (3rd in age grp)
Parkway Run 5K - 9/26/10
45 - Chrissy Ribble - 26:26 |
| Happy Birthday!!! |
 Upcoming Delco RRC birthdays this week: Bimpe Dada and Robert Kern (Thu 9/30). Stay young by joining us on one of our many Fun Runs and make new friends. |
| 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. |
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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. | |
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Remember, this is your forum to get information out to the club. Please send in your ideas.
Sincerely,
Bill McGurk
Delco Road Running Club |
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