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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.
"The challenge in running is not to aim at doing the things no one else has done, but to keep doing things anyone could do-but most never will."
Joe Henderson in The Complete Book of Running
With this quote in mind: Come join us at one of our many Fun Runs, you can also do what most never will do. Give yourself the gift of friendship, good health and a sense of accomplishment. You can get all of these by joining us at our runs. |
Swarthmore Fun Run - Wednesday
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11 runners and walkers were out last night at the very wet and windy Swarthmore Fun Run. 11 people came out to Swarthmore Pizza afterwards for good food and laughs and also to warm up. Too bad the rest of you missed all of the fun. Come on out and join in the fun. All abilities are welcome.
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Run to the Lights - Wednesday 12/14 |
Save the date. Once again, Bill and Shirley Weber are hosting the Delco RRC's annual Run to the Lights. Start from the Weber's and join us on a short but fun run to view the Christmas lights on display in Drexel Hill. 6:30 pm on December 14th though we won't start running on time...do we ever? The best part of this may just be the after run activities that take place in the Weber's home. Loads of good food, drink and fun are had every year since they began hosting the event. Please join us for a fun-filled evening. You don't have to run, feel free to join us just for the after-party. The Weber's address is 720 Shadeland Avenue, Drexel Hill, PA 19026. Feel free to bring a desert or treat but certainly not necessary. It is the start of the holidays and we must eat heartily. Send Shirley an email at weber720@comcast.net. All Delco RRC is welcome. I hope to see you there. |
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 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
Lansdowne Reindeer Run 5K - 12/3/11
46 - Matt Morse - 19:49 42 - Doug Milana - 24:41 47 - Bridgett Morse - 27:42 48 - Paul Isaac - 31:08
Brian's Run 5 Miler - 12/4/11
57 - Larry Filtz - 34:21 45 - Jeff Craskey - 40:55 64 - Byron Mundy - 45:25 30 - Brianne Danner - 46:02 31 - Diane Rowe - 50:43 38 - Kevin Bohrer - 50:43
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Caesar Rodney Teams - We Want You!
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It is the time of year. Not the holidays but the team registration for the Caesar Rodney half marathon. The team registration has changed this year. I'll be taking runner information, name, address, telephone number, e-mail, which team you want to run on, and payment made out to Dekco RRC. Last year we fielded three teams, master men, open women, and open coed. The teams did great! A suggestion was made to try this year for a master women. We need five runners per team. I want to put in the team entries by the end of January. After that date, the registration price goes up. Look in the upcoming newsletters for more information. The race is in March. Plenty of time to train. As an unrelated side note. I have a new pair of cycling shoes, size 41cm, looking for a good home. The leather has some surface cracks but the shoe is great. Contact me at dktate1@juno.com for more information or the shoes.
Thanks,
Dennis Tate
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I have a pair of new cycling shoes ,size 41cm, looking for a good home. The shoes are made by Carnac and normal retail is around $200.00 but due to some slight cracking of some leather, they are free. The adapter plates are included but you'll need cleats, SPD or Look type. You can contact me at dktate1@juno.com for more information or to arrange to pick them up. 41cm is a men 7.5 or a women 9. |
5 Reasons to Run Outdoors This Winter |
By Trisha Reeves * For Active.com
As the mercury drops in many parts of the world and swimsuits are traded in for sweatshirts, runners are retreating to the local sports clubs and hitting the treadmills for the winter months.
But just because there's ice on your windshield doesn't mean you have to hibernate like a ground squirrel. Here are five reasons you should bundle up and run outdoors when the snow season hits.
1. You Don't Get Hot
The first and most obvious benefit to running outside in the winter is that you aren't likely to overheat. Because of this, winter running is actually somewhat easier. Heat and humidity slow you down and can make you want to stop running before your planned mileage is up. Even in the gym, the air can get sticky. But outside in the fresh air you can maintain a comfortable temperature for a long time with just a couple of moisture-wicking layers on.
2. It Prepares You for Races
Sure, in a pinch the treadmill is a great tool. Everyone has their cold threshold, when it's just too frigid to be outside. And there are some days when the snow and ice make the roads too perilous for running. But the smooth surface and human-propelling belt of a treadmill can leave your training regimen...well, a little flat.
If you're preparing for that big spring marathon you're much better off training in conditions that are similar to those on race day. On the graded and uneven surface of the road, you'll be training your muscles, joints and lungs to handle the real thing. The mill can't give you the same workout that the pavement can, so running outdoors as much as possible can get your body in line come race day.
3. It Builds Your Mental and Physical Toughness
Pulling on that gear and heading out into the 20 degree day can be a hard thing to do when your house is (and your toes are) nice and warm. Not to mention the fact that there's dirty snow on the ground, the trees are nothing to look at and your running partners have all disappeared. Many say that running is about mental toughness; well, this is a good time to gain some.
Running in the cold improves your physical endurance; the intense weather can program your body to operate better in adverse conditions, thereby increasing your stamina. Also, you'll get used to the cold after awhile, and the increase in blood circulation can keep you warmer while you're at rest. Learn to love racking up miles out in the chilly tundra, and you'll become a much stronger runner.
4. It Curbs the Winter Blues
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) gets to a fair amount of those who live in the chilliest climates, especially after the holidays are over. But even if you don't get the winter blues, a dose of fresh air and sunshine is good for you. It can boost your mood and keep you motivated while everyone else is sleeping late and complaining about the snow.
5. It Keeps Off the Winter Bulge
The term "bathing suit season" was coined for a reason: most everyone spends the spring and summer on some diet, trying to lose the winter weight and regain their shape. But you don't have to let the colder months turn you into a lazy pile of mush.
You can stay motivated and challenged all winter long by keeping up on those outdoor miles. Your swimsuit will thank you. So ask for some running gloves and a neck-warming gaiter for the holidays, and run outdoors this winter. You might even surprise yourself and find that you love it.
Trisha Reeves is a half marathoner with more than 10 years of running experience.
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Upcoming Races This Week | |
Saturday, December 10, 2011
10:00 AM Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis
5K Run / Walk
Location: Bucks County Community College, 275 Swamp Rd, Newtown, PA 18940
Website: www.jbrbucks.kintera.org
Saturday, December 10, 2011
10:00 AM Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis
5K Run and 1 Mile Walk
Location: Camden County Boathouse at Cooper River Park, 7050 North Park Drive, Pennsauken, NJ 08109
Website: www.camdencountyjbr.kintera.org
Contact: Cheryl Lutz
Phone: 215-574-3060, Extension 116
Sunday, December 11, 2011
10:00 AM Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis
5K Run / Walk
Location: General Wayne Elementary School, 20 Devon Road, Malvern PA, 19355
Website: www.EasternPennsylvania.arthritis.org
Contact: Cheryl Lutz
Phone: 215-574-3060 ext. 116
Sunday, December 11, 2011
11:00 AM 22nd Annual Shiver by the River
Legendary 5K and 10K "No Frills" Winter Race Series - Dates are 12/11, 1/8, 2/12 and 3/11
Location: Jim Dietrich Park, Muhl Twp, Reading, PA
Contact: Pagoda Pacers |
| Happy Birthday!!! |
 Upcoming Delco RRC birthdays this week: Allison Ricco (Fri 12/9), Sefi Knoble and Jim Tyler (Tue 12/13), Steve Whitmore (Wed 12/14). Stay young by joining us on one of our many Fun Runs and make new friends. |
| Book Club |
Next meeting will be Jan 15th at 2PM. Still finalizing location. Below is a list of the next six books that will be discussed in 2012.
Jan 15th - Room by Emma Donoghue. 2010.
To five-year-old-Jack, Room is the world. . . . It's where he was born, it's where he and his Ma eat and sleep and play and learn. At night, his Ma shuts him safely in the wardrobe, where he is meant to be asleep when Old Nick visits.
Room is home to Jack, but to Ma it's the prison where she has been held for seven years. Through her fierce love for her son, she has created a life for him in this eleven-by-eleven-foot space. But with Jack's curiosity building alongside her own desperation, she knows that Room cannot contain either much longer.
Room is a tale at once shocking, riveting, exhilarating--a story of unconquerable love in harrowing circumstances, and of the diamond-hard bond between a mother and her child.
The Red Garden by Alice Hoffman. 2011. Emily and Einstein by Linda Francis Lee. 2011. Travels with Charlie: In Search of America by John Steinbeck. 1980. Look at Me by Jennifer Egan. 2002. Knockemstiff by Donald Ray Pollack. 2008. |
| 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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