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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.
"I've learned that it's what you do with your miles, rather than how many you've run."
Rod DeHaven, Olympic Marathoner
With this quote in mind: Keep in mind that we won't judge you no how many or how few miles you run when you run with us. We just want to see you enjoy life through self-fulfillment. Few things in life bring more joy than watching someone achieve a goal. The passion and joy in their eyes is a sight to behold. Come out to one of our many Fun Runs, let us enjoy your accomplishments with you. It's always good to share and we want you to share that with us.
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| Swarthmore Fun Run - Every Wednesday - Our Most Attended Fun Run! |
37 runners and walkers joined up at the Swarthmore Fun Run last night. It was a good evening for a run. 19 people came out to Swarthmore Pizza afterwards for good food and laughs. Remember, you don't have to run to join us for dinner. Come on out and join in the fun. All abilities are welcome both to the run and to eat.
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| Elwyn Run - THANK YOU! |
Thank You Delco Road Runners for making the Elwyn 5K Run/Walk a great success
- Sandy Cornelius
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| The Secret to Qualifying for the Boston Marathon: Pancakes |
After suffering a femoral neck stress fracture, doctors told me that my running days were over. Each uttered the dreaded phrase, "have you ever thought of biking?" There were many months that included crutches, rest, and worry about never being able to run again. Throughout, the one regret that plagued me was that I was never brave enough to take on a marathon. I made myself a promise, if I get better...
I started bothering the long run group from Delco Road Runners that met at Springfield Library on the weekends. One Saturday they opened the car door and said, "Get in - field trip". It was horrible. There was wind, there were hills...I mean plateaus... have you ever heard of Green Lane in Manyunk? I think bikers call it "The Wall". And for good reason. Bottom line, I thought I was going to die but was too scared to stop running. I think I even whined a little, which is not like me. I said something along the lines of "If you didn't want me to come, you should have told me" and "I hate everyone". Afterward I was informed that it was not quite over; mandatory breakfast. Well ok then, now we're talking. I was encouraged to not hold back either because I had just run a really long way. It's like these people are my soul mates?! There were eggs and bacon and sausage and scrapple and potatoes and lord, there was so much COFFEE, and terrible waitresses and advertisements about bedazzling things that should not be bedazzled and PANCAKES! It was awesome!!! I was hooked! They couldn't get rid of me and believe me they've tried. Last May I competed in my first marathon, Run For The Red Pocono Marathon. I stopped at every water stop, slapped bystander's hands, hit the port o potties, really enjoyed and reveled in the scenery. My mantra was "I'm running! I'm doing it!". Little did I know that I would miss qualifying for Boston by only 2 minutes. Who knew? So I went back again this year to conquer that marathon and the new time cutoff that required 8 more minutes of me and this time in 82 degree weather. But you know what? I did it! By only 11 seconds, but I did it! Thank God for pancakes and the Delco Road Runner Long Runners!
Chrissy Ribble
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Energy Shots Review: Do They Work? Are They Safe?
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Energy shots promise the kick of full-size energy drinks in a smaller, more convenient package.
By Elizabeth Lee
WebMD Feature
Reviewed by Kathleen M. Zelman, MPH, RD, LD
Tired, stressed-out college students and workers have embraced energy shots, which promise a quick, convenient boost with fewer calories and less sugar than full-size energy drinks.
Sales of the 2-to-3 ounce shots soared to $544 million in 2008, double those of the previous year, according to the Information Resources Inc., a Chicago-based market research firm. In fact, energy shots are the fastest-growing segment of the $4.6 billion energy drink market, according to the market research firm Mintel.
Living Essentials pioneered energy shots in 2004 with 5-Hour Energy, which still holds more than 75% of the market, says Information Resources. Industry heavyweights such as Red Bull, Monster Energy, and Coca-Cola have since introduced their own energy shots. Their ingredients vary, but most contain caffeine, B vitamins and taurine (an amino acid found in food from animal sources) as well as flavorings and artificial sweeteners.
The sugar-free shots are not only portable, but lower in calories than most energy drinks. The 2-ounce 5-Hour Energy shot, which is artificially sweetened, has 4 calories. A regular 8-ounce Red Bull energy drink, by comparison, has 100 calories, while a sugar-free Red Bull has 10 calories.
Energy Shots: Caffeine Concerns
However, the shots tend to have about as much caffeine as regular energy drinks - and it's caffeine that provides most of the kick, experts say. Because of that, nutritionists urge caution, especially for those who also drink coffee or other caffeine-containing drinks.
"I'm seeing a lot of combinations -- coffee, 5-Hour Energy, green teas -- and if you add up all the mega doses of caffeine during the day, it can cause problems," says Jim White, RD, a national spokesman for the American Dietetic Association and owner of Jim White Fitness Studios in Virginia Beach, Va.
Specifically, too much caffeine can cause nervousness, trouble sleeping, nausea, vomiting, rapid heartbeats, and higher blood pressure. Many makers of energy shots say children and those who are pregnant, nursing, or sensitive to caffeine should avoid the beverages. 5-Hour Energy advises no more than two bottles a day.
Energy shot makers are not required to disclose their products' caffeine content, although a group of scientists has petitioned the FDA to require that this information be listed on labels.
5-Hour Energy says only that one of its regular shots contains about the same amount of caffeine as a cup of the leading premium coffee -- which would work out to 180 milligrams for an 8-ounce cup at Starbucks. (5-Hour Energy also comes in decaf and extra-strength.) Coke's NOS PowerShot has 125 milligrams of caffeine, and Rockstar Energy Shot has 200 milligrams. A 12-ounce can of Coke, by comparison, contains 35 mg of caffeine. Some energy shots also contain guarana, a plant that produces caffeine.
"Caffeine in doses of 200 or 300 milligrams a day is moderate and fine, but if you're starting to get way over that, I would cut back," says Chris Rosenbloom, RD, PhD, a professor of nutrition at Georgia State University in Atlanta.
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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
Charlie Horse Half Marathon Trail Race - 5/27/2012
45 - Paul Randolph - 1:51:56 (2nd in age grp)
Lansdowne Memorial 5K - 5/28/2012
46 - Matt Morse - 21:09
16 - Linda Morse - 24:11 (3rd in age grp)
47 - Bridget Morse - 29:18
14 - Kevin Morse - 31:38
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Upcoming Races this Week
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Saturday, June 02, 2012
9:00 AM 7th Annual Wissahickon Trail Classic 10K Trail Run or 5K Nature Hike - Benefits Wissahickon Restoration Volunteers, a nonprofit organization devoted exclusively to restoring the natural lands of the Wissahickon Valley Park. Location: Forbidden Drive and Northwestern Avenue in the Wissahickon Valley section of Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, PA Contact: Phil Ranly Phone: 215-259-3329 Saturday, June 02, 2012 9:00 AM 14th Annual St. Dot's Challenge 5k Race / Kid's Run / Family Walk - Electronic Timing & Technical Shirts for the first 350 registered 5k Runners! Location: Burmont Rd. & Route 1, Drexel Hill, PA Contact: Mike Fohner Phone: 610-449-6429 Saturday, June 02, 2012 9:00 AM 3rd Annual Run the Lane 2012 5K Run / Walk Location: Indian Lane Elementary School, 309 S. Old Middletown Road, Media, PA 19063 Contact: Fran Blanchette Phone: 610-627-7119 Saturday, June 02, 2012 9:00 AM 9th Annual Yeadon Flag Day 5K Run / Walk and Kid's Runs Location: Evans Elementary School: Baily Road at Church Lane, Yeadon, PA Contact: Bill May Phone: 610-623-3203 Sunday, June 03, 2012 8:15 AM Run / Walk for Hope 5K Race and 1 Mile Walk Location: Philadelphia Zoo, 3400 W. Girard Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19104 Contact: Kevin Kelly or Scott Burns Phone: 215-287-4104 Sunday, June 03, 2012 9:00 AM 7th Annual Run The Gates Five Miler 5M Run and 1 Mile Walk Location: Forsythia Crossing Park, Levittown, PA 19053 Contact: Phil Miele Phone: 215-752-8066 Sunday, June 03, 2012 9:00 AM The Radnor Conservancy's Race for Open Space 5K Trail Run - NEW this year - 2 mile untimed walk event. This is perfect for families! We will also have fun runs and games for children ages 4-10! Location: The Willows Park, 490 Darby Paoli Rd, Villanova, PA 19085 Contact: Radnor Conservancy Phone: 610-688-8202
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| Happy Birthday!!! |
Upcoming Delco RRC birthdays this week: Kathy Gormley (Fri 6/1), Marc Oleynick and Brian Richardson (Sun 6/3), Eric Mundy (Tue 6/5). Stay young by joining us on one of our many Fun Runs and make new friends.
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Book Club - CANCELLED
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CANCELLED - STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFO - Next meeting will be June 3rd at 2PM. It will be held at Annette Gallagher's home at 245 S. Ridley Creek Road, Media 19063. Below is a list of the next four books that will be discussed in 2012. Click here to email Annette.
June 3rd - Travels with Charlie: In Search of America by John Steinbeck. 1980.
Travels with Charley: In Search of America is a travelogue written by American author John Steinbeck. It recounts tales of a 1960 road trip with his French standard poodle, Charley, around the United States. He wrote that he was moved by a desire to see his country on a personal level, since he made his living writing about it. He wrote of having many questions going into his journey, the main one being, "What are Americans like today?" However, he found that the "new America" did not live up to his expectations.
Steinbeck tells of traveling throughout the United States in a specially-made camper he named Rocinante, after the horse of Don Quixote. His travels start in Long Island, New York, and roughly follow the outer border of the United States, from Maine to the Pacific Northwest, down into his native Salinas Valley in California, across to Texas, up through the Deep South, and then back to New York. Such a trip encompasses nearly 10,000 miles.
According to Thom Steinbeck, the author's oldest son, the real reason for the trip was that Steinbeck knew he was dying and wanted to see his country one last time. Thom says he was surprised that his stepmother (Steinbeck's wife) allowed Steinbeck to make the trip; because of his heart condition he could have died at any time.
Look at Me by Jennifer Egan. 2002.
Knockemstiff by Donald Ray Pollack. 2008.
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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
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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
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