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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. "At least 99 percent of running is just showing up, getting out there and putting one foot in front of the other.."
John Hanc, The Essential Runner With this quote in mind: Come join us at one of our many Fun Runs. That's it...one foot. Good. Now the other. See? Very doable. See you soon. |
Swarthmore Fun Run - Wednesday |
36 runners and walkers were out last night at the Swarthmore Fun Run. Several people came out to Swarthmore Pizza afterwards for good food and laughs but most headed over to the Adamson's to watch the Flyer's game and enjoy pizza and salad. Come on out and join in the fun. All abilities are welcome. |
Tyler Volunteers are the Best! |
Dear volunteers: Let me give you a few statistics about this year's race. It was a major success with our biggest signup ever. Although we tried to cap the event at 400 runners, we had to add space for a number of USATF team runners who were late to sign up, and even though we cut off online registration at the 340 mark, we still had a total of 463 paid runners. That's 10% more than last year, and it's an increase of almost 250% over just three or four years ago! Interestingly, we only started 343 runners this year. That huge number of no-shows is a mystery to me. The weather earlier in the week and even the day before was rainy, but as you well know, it was pretty great for racing on that Saturday--so that should not have been a factor. We were very careful to schedule the race so there weren't many competing events. While there were some minor registration issues with our website provider, we fixed all those problems with personal contact and followup service. So, we have no clue!
The feedback following the event has been very, very positive. Nearly everyone complimented the course and the friendly and supportive volunteers. I believe that our expert course marshals and finish line teams help set us apart. And, finally, the food team, led by the unbelievably creative Shirley Weber, put out homemade goodies and found sponsors for candy and snacks that wowed every runner. No one puts out a better spread than this race, and Shirley does it all, for almost no money! Her tiny food budget, our generous sponsors, and our overall very lean management approach keeps this race in the black. In fact, this race generated nearly $1800 for the club's general fund, despite our having held the entry fee to the same $20 that's it's been for years. My wife and I just helped out at a local race, and the race timers had perhaps 10 paid employees working the event. Thanks to you, that sort of overhead, common at other races, is not needed at our race. Our low cost approach also helps attract new runners. And, because people find your smiling faces and supportive voices around every turn, they understand that Delco RRC really does live up to its motto of "Running for Fun and Fitness."
Again, my sincere thanks to you for your service to this race!
John Greenstine
Race Director
Tyler Arboretum 10K Trail Run
(610) 891-0806 |
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Good Eats | |
Halibut in Thai Curry Sauce
Ingredients
1 can(13 1/2- to 14-ounce) light coconut milk
1 teaspoon grated peeled fresh ginger
1 teaspoonbrown sugar
1/2 teaspoon Thai red or green curry paste or curry powder
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
4 pieces (about 6 ounces each) skinless halibut fillet
2 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup (firmly packed) fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
1 lime, cut into wedges
Cooked basmati or jasmine rice
In nonstick 12-inch skillet, whisk coconut milk, ginger, brown sugar, curry paste, and garlic until blended; heat to boiling over high heat, stirring. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add halibut fillets to skillet and cook 4 to 5 minutes on each side or just until fish turns opaque in the center. Transfer halibut to warm deep platter. Remove skillet from heat. Stir green onions and cilantro into sauce in skillet; pour sauce over halibut. Serve halibut with lime wedges and basmati rice. |
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Playing It Safe |
On Anniversary, Police to Remind People in Fairmont Park About Rapist Never Caught
April 30, 2011
By Mike Newall, Inquirer Staff Writer
Eight years to the day after the first attack by the Fairmount Park rapist, Philadelphia police will canvass the park Saturday, reminding people about a killer who has never been caught.
"We want folks to remember he could still be out there," said Capt. John Darby, commander of the Special Victims Unit.
DNA evidence linked the rapist to four attacks from 2003 to 2007, including the July 2003 murder of Rebecca Park, 30, a fourth-year medical student raped and strangled near a jogging path by Conshohocken Avenue. The rapist has never been identified.
With the help of police cadets and neighborhood groups, investigators will cover the Kelly and King Drives and Pennypack Park, where the 2007 attack occurred, handing out composite photos of the suspect. He is described as a Hispanic male, about 5-foot-8 with a medium and muscular build, black hair, a thin mustache, and a jawline beard. During two of the assaults, he wore an earring in his left ear. He was twice seen fleeing on a purple 10-speed bike.
Two more recent park attacks have not been tied to the rapist, Darby said.
In August 2009, a 34-year-old woman was raped while preparing for a jog near Forbidden Drive and Bells Mill Road. This month, a 17-year-old was assaulted while jogging on Valley Green Road near Devil's Pool. An unknown male hit her in the head and tried to remove her clothing, but she was able to run away, police said.
"There is no definitive link between those cases to each other or to the rapist," Darby said.
Saturday's efforts are to remind park-goers about general safety awareness, Darby said. He added that he hoped they could develop new tips.
The hunt for the Fairmount Park rapist remains active, Darby said, with investigators combing national DNA bases and working with FBI profilers.
"This is something that is on our radar every day," Darby said. "We don't forget."
Have you seen this person? Do you know this person? |
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Man Runs 99 Miles Home After London Marathon | |
 Sam Robson did what most people do after completing a marathon: He went home and fell asleep. Except rather than drive to his house, 99 miles away from the finish line of the London Marathon, Robson ran back. All the way.
The 28-year-old from Central England finished Sunday's official race in 3 hours and 45 minutes before starting on the 99-mile second leg. He arrived to his home in St. Ives Cambs about 25 hours later, greeted by a cheering crowd. In total, he ran 125 miles in 29 hours, a pace of around 13 minutes per mile.
That number sounds insane, but it's even more mind-boggling if you really think about it. Think back to what you were doing five hours ago yesterday. Now imagine you've been running since then. I don't know if most people could stay awake that long, let alone do anything remotely physical.
Robson, a medical researcher, completed the super-marathon to raise money for the UK Epilepsy Society. In all, he raised a little more than $5,000 for the charity. Robson has suffered from the condition since he was a teenager.
He told reporters that the running itself was easy, but staying up, keeping hydrated and ingesting calories (to make up for the 15,000 he burned) was the hard part.
"I had to have regular breaks to refill my water and whenever I stopped my legs seized up so I couldn't rest for long. In terms of tiredness, my legs felt pretty good and the worst bit was I had to keep eating to replace all the calories I was burning.
One day after his mega-run, Robson said he was doing fine except for some soreness. That's to be expected. It wasn't just his first 99-mile run, it was his first marathon too.
By Chris Chase
(Editor's Note: Thanks to Noreen for sending this to me) |
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Upcoming Races This Week | |
Thursday, May 05, 2011
6:30 PM The Wanderers' Spring Trail Series
Run in these informal trail races organized by the Wissahickon Wanderers EVERY THURSDAY EVENING IN MAY. The distances range generally from three to five miles through the woods of the Wissahickon and along Forbidden Drive. May 5, May 12, May 19, and May 26
Location: Valley Green Inn on Forbidden Drive in the Wissahickon
Website: www.wanderersrunningclub.org
Friday, May 06, 2011
6:00 PM 1st Annual Future Baseball Stars Run/Walk
5K Run and 1 Mile Fun Walk - Friday Night - The event will benefit the Aston Middletown Little League.
Location: Ridley Creek State Park, Pavilion #17
Contact: Dave and Kim Tozzi
Phone: 610-639-0704
Saturday, May 07, 2011
9 AM 7th Annual Randi's Race
5K Run / Walk for Hope and Courage - Benefiting Domestic Violence Services of Cumberland & Perry Counties (DVS/CP)
Location: Adams Ricci Community Park, East Pennsboro Township
Website: www.dvscp.org
Contact: Pamela Barnhart
Phone: 717-258-4806
Saturday, May 07, 2011
9:00 AM The Cornerstone Race
5K Race, Pump and Run, 1 Mile Fun Run
Location: Health and Wellness Center (by the Doylestown Hospital), 847 Easton Rd, Warrington, Pa 18976
Website: www.bucks5kseries.com/11_rc4_fitness.htm
Contact: Janelle Coller
Phone: 215-918-5900
Saturday, May 07, 2011
9:00 AM Stateline Loop Trail Race
9K and 5K Trail Race around the perimeter of The Land Conservancy's (TLC'S) Stateline Woods and Auburn Heights II Preserves. The course will be marked, with maps provided. If you want to bring the kids along we'll have a Kid's Activity Corner during the race and a Family Eco-Scavenger Hunt at 10:00 a.m.
Location: 814 Merrybell Lane Kennett Square, PA 19348. Entrance to Stateline Woods Preserve is located off Old Kennett Road in Kennett Square, PA
Website: www.tlcforscc.org
Contact: Ed Camelli
Phone: 610-347-0347
Saturday, May 07, 2011
5:00 PM Haverford Education Foundation Twilight Run
5K Run / Walk and 1-mile Elementary School Challenge
Location: Haverford High School, 200 Mill Road, Havertown, PA 19083
Website: www.haverfordtwilightrun.org
Contact: Colleen Nolan |
| 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
UCP 5K - 4/28/11
45 - Chris Commans - 22:07
Triple Crown Trail Marathon - 4/30/11
45 - Matt Morse - 4:42:55
Triple Crown Trail 1/2 Marathon - 4/30/11
52 - Bill McGurk - 1:51:56
Lehigh Valley 1/2 Marathon - 5/1/11
27 - Chrissy Mundy - 1:25:45 (3rd female)
43 - Greg Milbourne - 1:39:09
56 - Steve Whitmore - 1:40:17
46 - Bob Fyfe - 1:47:11
38 - Jacqueline Rosenberger - 1:48:19
45 - Matt Morse - 1:53:52
50 - Bob Zwaan - 1:56:14
48 - Christine Reuther - 1:57:59
45 - Diane Lista - 1:58:16
45 - Mary Ann Simms - 1:58:47
15 - Linda Morse - 1:59:57
45 - Chrissy Ribble - 2:00:50
61 - Terry Adamson - 2:01:45
45 - Denise Talbot - 2:10:08
46 - Meg Nilan - 2:11:27
57 - Kathy Adamson - 2:12:03
57 - Marisa Leva - 2:12:51
56 - Shirley Weber - 2:21:32
50 - Mike Gormley - 2:24:33
46 - Bridget Morse - 2:26:24
31 - Diane Rowe - 2:32:47
44 - Beth Savage - 2:42:38
Broad Street 10 Mile Race - 5/1/11
36 - Mary Ann McMenamin - 1:08:00
30 - Eric Mundy - 1:10:38
53 - Jack LaBar - 1:13:19
63 - Byron Mundy - 1:14:44
40 - Mike Walsh - 1:16:30
50 - Kevin Cetroni - 1:21:53
41 - Susan Affleck - 1:29:27
30 - Rose Miller - 1:38:01
47 - Virgil Whitsett - 1:50:00
58 - Maryann Cassidy - 2:14:11
Swarthmore Charities Fun Fair 5K - 5/1/11
27 - Nick Penrose - 18:10 (1st overall)
Long Island 1/2 Marathon - 5/1/11
33 - Suzanne Macaulay - 1:48:16
Congratulations to all of the runners for getting out there this weekend! We especially want to give cheers to those whom it was your first half marathon and for those that PRed. We are so very proud of you!!!!
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| Happy Birthday!!! |
 Upcoming Delco RRC birthdays this week: David Geveke (Wed 5/5), Tyler Kokoska and Tricia Craven (Fri 5/6), Heather Mozzoni (Sun 5/8), Julie Larner (Tue 5/10). Stay young by joining us on one of our many Fun Runs and make new friends. |
| Book Club |
The next Book Club meeting will be June 4th. Location and time still to be determined.
The next book is The Art of Racing In the Rain by Garth Stein.
"In Mongolia, when a dog dies, he is buried high in the hills so people cannot walk on his grave. The dog's master whispers into the dog's ear his wishes that the dog will return as a man in his next life. Then his tail is cut off and put beneath his head, and a piece of meat or fat is placed in his mouth to sustain his soul on its journey; before he is reincarnated, the dog's soul is freed to travel the land, to run across the high desert plains for as long as it would like."
I learned that from a program on the National Geographic channel, so I believe it is true. Not all dogs return as men, they say; only those who are ready.
I am ready."
Enzo knows he is different from other dogs: a philosopher with a nearly human soul (and an obsession with opposable thumbs), he has educated himself by watching television extensively, and by listening very closely to the words of his master, Denny Swift, an up-and-coming race car driver. Through Denny, Enzo has gained tremendous insight into the human condition, and he sees that life, like racing, isn't simply about going fast. Using the techniques needed on the race track, one can successfully navigate all of life's ordeals.
On the eve of his death, Enzo takes stock of his life, recalling all that he and his family have been through: the sacrifices Denny has made to succeed professionally; the unexpected loss of Eve, Denny's wife; the three-year battle over their daughter, Zoë, whose maternal grandparents pulled every string to gain custody. In the end, despite what he sees as his own limitations, Enzo comes through heroically to preserve the Swift family, holding in his heart the dream that Denny will become a racing champion with Zoë at his side.
A heart-wrenching but deeply funny and ultimately uplifting story of family, love, loyalty, and hope, The Art of Racing in the Rain is a beautifully crafted and captivating look at the wonders and absurdities of human life...as only a dog could tell it.
All Club members are welcome to take part. Email me at info@delcorrc.com if you have any questions.
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| 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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