Lancaster Road Runners Club NEWS

Coming LRRC Races & Events

First Saturday Winter Outing Series - 1st Saturday ea month Nov '09 thru Mar 2010.

Buzzards Marathon March 7, 2009 More information. WOO HOO.

Tuesday Fun Runs- 6:30 PM -Long's Park on Roads, Baker Field on Trails all welcome!

Thursday Trail Runs Every Thursday night, various stellar locations throughout the county.

Training Runs, outdoor stuff to do! and more: Check out the LRRC Groups Site

July 31 Saturday 6:00 PM 2nd Annual Sunset Stretch 5k
Benefits kids programs of Londonderry Township
Sunset Park
2401 Sunset Drive
Middletown, PA
Sponsored by: Londonderry Township
Race Director: Beth Graham via email (info@londonderrypa.org)
Information and Registration (www.londonderrypa.org)

Spotted at this years Mt. Penn Mudfest were the LRRC's Andy Charles, Bill Smith, Bonnie (second in age) & Paul Stoeckl, Heide Moebius (first in age), Andy Gingich (me), and Bob Long.

My name was pulled in the "raw egg carry" drawing, and I successfully traversed the 15 K course without breaking my egg, and brought home a bag of Godiva chocolates for my efforts.

The outstanding singer, Spice, turned up to perform "Sweet Caroline" TWICE with the band that was playing, and a lovely time was had by all.

GFWC Camp Hill Junior Civic Club Memorial Day Dash 5k – May 31, 2010 - Rain or Shine

Thanks, everyone, for being willing to come out to PA and run what I hope will be a challenging 50k course on Memorial Day weekend. The date is firm, and to that end, we have a campsite reservation for the group. If anyone is interested in camping the night before or the night after the race, there will be more than ample space. There are flush toilets and hot showers available on site as well.

As I confirm the final course and figure out all the details, I will send the information to these email addresses. In the meantime, spread the word to anyone you know who might be interested.

I am really looking forward to the event and spending a great day in the woods with so many good friends and accomplished runners!

Happy Trails ~ Alisa alisaspringman@hotmail.com

By way of introduction, my name is Elisa Heisman and I am overseeing the publicity for the Oy Vey 5K and 1 Mile Walk happening in Maple Glen, PA (in Upper Dublin Twp.) on Sunday, June 13, 2010.

I am writing to you to find out how to get this race onto local websites or information to running stores or clubs in the area. Please respond if you can help me get the word out.

Could you please add the Gene Gladfelter Memorial Mile to the Lancaster Road Runners race calendar. The date is 8/14/10 @ 8:30am and you can list me as the contact person with my phone # 717-495-5083.

New trail race in Nolde Forest, Reading PA. This one is original and is somewhat like the Dipsea race in CA. Take a look at the app. Race directors are Deena and Ted Andrus (610-603-9393) or teds737@aol.com.

http://www.pagodapacers.com/RFTAApp2010.pdf

upcoming Run for the Red 5K to benefit Cumberland County American Red Cross. Could you please share this with your group? Thank you for any help that you can give. Sherrie

Sherrie L. Davis, Executive Director
Cumberland County American Red Cross
www.cumberlandcountyarc.org

Help to raise money for the Cumberland County American Red Cross just by searching the Internet with GoodSearch - www.goodsearch.com

Hi

I'm the race director for the Double Creek half-marathon and 5K
Would you please post this race to your calander?

This is a combination event....we offer a
half-marathon and 5k; and 30, 48, 63 mi bike tour, or an endurance challenge to race the half-marathon, then ride any of the rides!

June 19th, 2010. N. Salem Elementary School, Dover.
www.doublecreek.org
7am half-marathon start
9:30am 5K start
Race director - Walter Schrading wschrading@comcast.net 717-885-0953

Thanks

Walt.

The Fight For Air Climb is a unique event where individuals and teams race, run or walk over 2,000 stairs at Hersheypark Stadium. The event benefits the American Lung Association in Pennsylvania. Create a team of friends, family or co-workers and compete together. Special Firefighters/First Responders division. $25 non-refundable registration plus a $100 minimum fundraising fee to participate.

Register online at: http://lunginfo.org/stadiumclimb Questions or sponsorship opportunities: 717-541-5864 x55 or bdshaw@lunginfo.org

The event benefits the American Lung Association in Pennsylvania. Registration for the 5K race takes place between 4:30pm and 6:15pm that day. The 5K race starts at 6:30pm. The Kids Noodle Run starts at 6:00pm. Advance registration is $20 ($25 after June 1st early bird deadline) or $5 per noodle (children’s fun run). Trophies will be awarded to Top overall male/female and Top overall Masters male/female and the Top 3 places (age groups - male and female). A free pasta and salad meal is provided to all participants after the run. Register on-line at: http://lunginfo.org/pastarun Questions or sponsorship opportunities: 717-541-5864, x55, bdshaw@lunginfo.org

Should you need graphics or additional information, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

Hi, my name is Tom Wilson and annually we hold a 5k on Father’s Day weekend. I would appreciate any assistance you would be willing to provide in promoting this event. You can get some information regarding years past by visiting our website and clicking on the 5k link:

I represent the MVP Health Care Rochester Marathon on Sunday, September 12, 2010 in Rochester , New York . We have a full marathon; half-marathon and 4-person relay option. This race is a USATF sanctioned event and a pre-qualifier for the Boston marathon. We had over 3,000 runners in 2009. We would like to be added to the events calendar if possible. We are also able to send Brochures if you would like.

Good Morning!

My name is Tamara & I am the Volunteer Coordinator at Union County Habitat for Humanity. Habitat has partnered with Union County & the City of Monroe to host an Earth Day / 5k celebration. We are very excited about this event & hope you can join us on Saturday, April 17th in downtown Monroe. This is a family friendly event with Earth Day activities including: 5k run/walk (certified course), children's fun run, environmental demonstrations, food, live music, arts & crafts, face painting, giveaways, various exhibitors, recycling drop off & so much more!!

Our Earth Day committee is now recruiting runners and walkers, along with volunteers that will help make this celebration a success. I attached a flyer promoting the 5k and another flyer recruiting volunteers. You're more than welcome to share this information with friends, family & members of your running group. Please feel free to contact me with any questions that you may have and/or for more information. We hope to see you on April 17th!!!

Thank you for your time.

Tamara Dwyer
Volunteer Coordinator
U.C. Habitat for Humanity
Work cell: 704-254-6497

Race Description: JOIN US IN THIS TIMED RACE IN CELEBRATION OF CRESSON AREA HERITAGE DAYS. THERE WILL BE AWARDS FOR 1ST, 2ND AND 3RD PLACE FINISHERS, MALE & FEMALE, OVERALL AND IN EACH AGE GROUP. ALL RUNNERS WHO REGISTER BEFORE APRIL 23 ARE GUARANTEED A T-SHIRT. DAY OF RACE REGISTRANTS WILL RECEIVE A SHIRT IF AVAILABLE. DAY-OF REGISTRATION BEGINS AT 7:30 A.M. AT THE SANKERTOWN VFW AND THE RACE BEGINS PROMPTLY AT 8:30 A.M. THE RACE WILL BEGIN AT THE SANKERTOWN VFW AND FINISH ON FRONT STREET IN CRESSON. PROCEEDS FROM THE RACE BENEFITS CRESSON AREA HERITAGE DAYS.

My name is Anne McCloskey and I am the Executive Director of the Clinton County Historical Society. April 24th we are sponsoring a 5K Charity Run to raise funds for our museum. We would like to invite your club to participate. Highlights of this run include:

· Prize Money - $100 1st place, $50 2nd place, and $25 3rd place for both men’s and women’s divisions.

Registration is $25 per person, or $10 for Military with current ID. This run is sponsored by Michelob Ultra and Road ID. You can obtain a registration form on our web-site at http://www.clintoncountyhistory.com/5k.html, which you can download and mail back to us with your check. I have attached a poster for your use. Please feel free to duplicate it and give it to people you feel would be interested in this run. You may also find this run listed on www.coolrunning.com, and www.runnersworld.com. It will start at 10:00 a.m. in front of our museum at 362 E. Water Street, Lock Haven.

Since we had massive budget cuts, this run will allow us to continue our childrens’ educational programs and maintain our museum. Please register by April 10th. If preferred, you may register the day of the run. We will have a pre-registration table the day of the run with your assigned number and a goodie bag!

Hello,
I would like to request your assistance in posting the attached
announcement regarding the BWC 5K to your website. We're hoping that
women members of the LRRC will find it to be of interest.

FUN SUN RUN - APRIL 10th, 2010 @ HUNTINGTON BEACH STATE PARK SC Added 2-26-10

BY RUNNING or WALKING IN THIS EVENT YOU WILL HELP US SAVE AN AT RISK CHILD’S LIFE

EVENTS:
5K RUN ’Palmetto Grand Prix Certified Run
10K FUN SUN RUN
5K FUN WALK FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS

PRE-REGISTRATION COST:
5K RUNS - $30
10K RUNS - $35
5K WALKS - $25
(T-shirt FREE for pre-race registering only. Fee includes your park entrance fee)

REGISTRATION DAY OF EVENT COST:
5K RUN - $30 + PARK ENTRANCE FEES
10K RUN - $35 + PARK ENTRANCE FEES
5K WALKS - $25 + PARK ENTRANCE FEES

This year's event will be held Saturday, October 09, starting at 9:00 AM, in Red Lion, PA. We will also have a 2.5K Fun Run/Walk beginning at 9:30 AM.

Dr. Segro was a runner and a middle school principal whose contributions to the Red Lion Community are commemorated through this event each year.

A race application can be downloaded and printed from our web site:www.rlasd.k12.pa.us Click on Links, then on Dr. Segro Memorial Site, then onRace Application.

Thanks for your help in spreading the word. Any questions can be directed to me at dlaaea@verizon.net or by calling 1-717-880-2400.

The Kutztown Optimist Club would like to invite all runners to the 20th annual Kutztown Fools Run scheduled for 3/27/10. The event includes a 10-mile and 5k run. It is a beautiful course that starts at the Kutztown Fairgrounds and progresses through the scenic countryside surrounding Kutztown.

We would greatly appreciate it if this information is shared with all of your club members.

New Year's Eye Opener The 2010 Eye Opener was terrific & wonderful succces and cold as hell. Revelers ran through the creeks, along the trails & high atop the ridges. See the pictures.

Christmas Party Covered Dish Get2Gether Thursday December 10, 2009 at 6:30 PM. Once again Lynn Morrow will open up her home to the likes of the LRRC's Christmas revelers and other ilk. Lynn's been doing this for year's in what amounts to a great time to see old and new friends alike. Come one, come all, see detailed information on where to go (Millersville) and what to do (bring something to eat).

Lancaster County Cross-Country 5K Race/Walk The first ever LCXC5KR/W was a true cross country style race, complete with yellow, blue & red flags, a small water jump along with highschool football program style sponsors plaquered along the course. The race made a bunch of sense - held at a highschool (Manheim t-wip hs) which grants a captive audience (parents of XCurrz), legions of good volunteers (am guessing the XC team) and it didn't hurt that those that put on the race probably have some race experience as well. So the result was a well directed first time race that had 163 finishers, nice stuff for your entry - long sleeved black shirt with a neat logo, some candy and other doo-dads from interested sponsors. Known names included Greg Cauller (2nd overall), Evan Sandt (4th), Tim Dunlap (5th/1st MT alum), Bob Long, Sil Simpson, Brent Kametz and many more. See results and 700+ photos.

Fowl Run Sil Simpson's timeless quote rings true, each and every Thanksgiving. "An hour of activity followed by a day of motionless gluttony." This year's Fowl Run commences at Long's Park's pavillion #3, 9:00 AM. We'll run roads or trails and regroup around 10:00 AM for annual elections and the ever-popular drawing-of-the-tickets-for-door prizes. If you're wondering if it's a race, it's not. See the Fowl Run page.

Gangbang Well, maybe not what you're thinking (right?). Pennsylvania has an active sportsman community and this means mostly guys go into the woods with big guns around this time of year (November & forward). It's all perfectly legal, ok and everyone has a right to participate. The LRRC has members that enjoy hunting and running. The only thing is that, unlike bowling or watching Oprah, carelessness can lead to painful or fatal consequences. Ok, fits for bowling, perhaps not Oprah. The best that can be hoped for is that correct targets are identified by those doing the shooting, as one of the lead mantras is always "•Before shooting, carefully identify your target and beyond." What's the best thing for the trail runner? Just stay off the trails on opening day. There's not much one can do to avoid the masses. Head to the places that never allow hunting like the county parks. See PA hunting laws.

Stoudt's Brewing Distance Classic A record turnout (233 finishers!) ran in humid and fairly warm tempertures at this year's '09 SBDC. Jeremy Brady was the overall winner, clocking a near (6 seconds off) record 38:53 while Samatha Bausher-Grybosky ran away with the female crown at 50:15 . Registrants were treated to commemorative SBDC pint glasses and finishers were awarded special finishers medals. Many LRRC members made this race happen. Race Director Peter Belanger took on the RD duties again this year, overseeing the largest ever crowd at the SBDC. Many others made things happen at registration, the water stops, the finishing chute, the set-up, the clean-up, timing & much, much more. LRRC runners included Adam Smith, Kaye Mede, Jim Haun, Doris Olney, Annie Poland (age grp winner), Myron Zwally, Evan Sandt, Kary Zimmerman, Joe Lee, Jody Brown, Doug Thomas and many, many, many more. See results.

Conestoga Trail Run. Much thanks to Bill Smith for putting on the 17th annual CTR. Wet conditions greeted 120+ finishers. After many years of running the CTR, Tadd Morris was overall the male winner. Overall female honors went to Heather Neff. Masters winners were Tadd Morris and Diana Widdowsin. 17 consecutive/streak alive year finishers included Jim Cramer, Frank McCardell, Andy Keegan, Robert Huey and Bob Long. Many thanks to all volunteers and participants. See the CTR Page for photos and news reports.

Steamtown Marathon Congratulations to Steamtown finishers Bob Long, Dave Strangarity, and Andy Gingrich. Andy sent us a nice report: Bob Long, Dave Strangarity, and Andy Gingrich ran the Steamtown Marathon on Sunday Oct. 11. A beautiful chilly autumn day with the most prettiest fall foliage yet, with the usual abundance of great volunteers and cheering crowds. Didn't see anyone from "The Office" handing out Jello shots in the closing miles but the Hashers were out! See the results.

Corn Roast A mighty thanks to host Dick Minnich and all volunteers that brought this year's corn roast - from them to all of us - which meant corn for all - thanks to Tamara & Ernie Garrett - trails to run, bike & hike; a lake to swim, row, oar & paddle along with enough food to keep anyone in the o-kay disposition. See a small number of pictures.

Amos Herr Honey Run 5k Peg Saunders, Dennis Faust, Doug Arndt (age grp), Jeff Kirchner (age grp winner), Karen Sandt along with Miles & Rae (age grp), Evan Sandt, Christian Taylor, Connie Buckwalter and probably a few others ran this year's AHHR. Un-fortunately this race was scheduled on the same day, pretty similar time to Etown's 10k. Race Directors - spread 'em out & people will run both. Overalls: Chris Ecker male, Anne Nash female. See results.

Elizabethtown Twilight Trot 10K Looks like Daryl Brown & Liz Smith ran to the wins. LRRCurz: Travis Hess (age grp winner), Bill Doherty (age grp), Diana Griffiths (age grp), Peter Belanger, Doug Thomas and Bob Long (see report), Un-fortunately this race was scheduled on the same day with a pretty similar time to Landisville's 5k. Race Directors - spread 'em out & people will run both. See results.

Half Wit Half Marathon Looks like Daryl Weaver was 4th overall/1st LanCountian others: Steve Goss, Tim Watts, Tom Howe, Doug Thomas, Bob Stein, Bob Long & Krista Cox. Others? Probably - see results.

Seca 5k: Sil Simpson has a nice report - Travis Hess, Diana Griffiths, Frank McCardell, Evan, Karen, Miles and Rae Sandt, and Sil Simpson all ran, enjoying that first mile and a quarter up hill then some flat, a dazzling downhill followed by yeah, more uphill and finally back down the hill we started-the one that ramped everyone's opening mile split 15% higher than the norm. In any case, a good time, good weather, good event. See results.

Vacation Another time away and it means no updates to this page. So what does that mean? The oceans of this column's readers will have to do something - attend a Tuesday Fun Run, run a Thursday Trail Run tell God that nature's nice at a Sunday Run in lieu of seeing updates. Time has done us the honor of confirming that time off is time off is time off and free time is worth spending a few sheckles to rustle up a good time. So it's margaritas, mountains, trails, picnics, playgrounds, lakes and whatever else Rae & Miles put together on our little family outing in the Finger Lakes. See you in the August double digits.

Andy Charles Sorry to hear Andy Charles has a broken foot ("a horizontal non-displaced incomplete fracture of the medial cortex of the mid-shaft of the second metatarsal.... air cast for 4 to 6 weeks"). That sucks! Could've happened in the months that have no reason for being on the calendar, like November or December when it's lights out at 4PM. We wish Andy well in his recovery.

Round Up. Heard a few LRRCz did Leola -Travis Hess & Donovan Graybill among them. Nothing clear on results. Bob Long wrote a terrific piece on the Pennsylvania Summer Biathlon. See it on the LRRC / Yahoo Groups site - here. The Catoctin 50K Trail Run takes place on 8/1, heard Leo Lutz & Christian Taylor are headed there. Catoctin's a tough, no frills ultra that tests stamina, perserverence and route finding in the hills of Northern Central way westward of the metro-sprawl.

Terre Hill Shoofly 5 Mile Run Daryl Brown & Dee Miller were overall winners. LRRCurz: Sil Simpson, Max Mlambo, Karen & Rae & Miles Sandt, Jim Haun, Evan Sandt, Diana Widdowsin (2nd F), Connie (age grp W) & Marc Buckwalter, Myron Zwally, Donovan
Graybill, Heide Moebius (age grp W), Bob Long & many more. Other? Weather was really nice. First through third overall females: 40+. Pictures.

Round Up. Third Thirsty happened, no news at presstime. Ed Stauffer ran the 2nd Seven Sisters race - the Jimmy's Grill 5K (see report), Kathi Markley, Bonnie Stoeckl, Tracey Gardner and Kaye Mede did the York Ladies Sprint Tri - see the report. More? Let us know - be our eyes & ears - we've 1 pair of each.

Fresh Burst Large crowd - Travis Hess, Karen Sandt, Donovan Graybill, Miles Sandt (kids run!), Doug Arndt, Diana Widdowsin, Mimi Newcomer, Brian Mitchell, Bill Corbin, Annie Poland, Betsy Delise, Jeanette Arnold, Sil Simpson, Laurie Hess, Connie Buckwalter were among the 500+ that ran on a nice summer morning. See results & some pictures. Steve Farrah was this year's RD.

Ephrata Firecracker Let us know what happened - be our eyes & ears - we've 1 pair of each. See Results.

Marc Buckwalter ran the Finger Lakes Fifties - 50K in the beautiful Finger Lakes National Forest. Apparently this is Marc's first 50K, though he's got much ultra-like experience in the Ironman Tri ranks.

Double Trouble 15 & 30K Trail Runs Another Ron Horn extravaganza - no reports, but the results say Ale Bonilla, Barry Elder, Marc Buckwalter, Wendy Kimmel, Tom Howe, Barb Mongiovi and probably more ran, hopefully the report will tell us. See the results page.

Smith's Challenge Daryl Weaver won the 21st edition of Smith's Challenge, repeating his feat on a new course. 2nd overall & first master was Tim Schuler, followed closely by Mark Amway. 1st year, 1st time race director Andy Charles' enjoyed a fine day with 175 finishers, plenty of LRRC volunteers, including RD Emeritus Bill Smith, along with longtime righthand stats man Jim Buchanan. Weather was humid but not hot. An added bonus included barefoot runner/Born To Run author Christopher McDougall, See overall & age group results: Overall, Age Grps. If you're Facebook-urrr, check out the Smith's Challenge Fans page & see you in 2010. Bloggers & reporters: If you'd like us to link to your reports, let us know. Also: see the LNP's article.

Christian Taylor ran the Longest Day Trail Challenge, an ultra on the Mason Dixon Trail, beginning at Susquehanna Park, Maryland to Long Level, near Wrightsville, PA. Roxanne & Dave Strine volunteered as well. Hopefully we'll get a report from Christian? Until such time, check out a very nice quick report from the VHTRC's Jaret Seiberg.

Solanco Alumni meet Marcus Grimm, Connie Shepos-Buckwater & Alan Martin have ties to late 80s era Solanco (Mules?) heritage under very good coach Art Harrington. All ran. Don't know if yearbooks were present.

Joe Heyer Run/Walk If one were writing a report? Well, thought it would rain as drops were felt but not seen prior to the start, so that should say something about the humidity. The turnout on a Wednesday night? Pretty good, tough to find parking spot. The course? As flat as you'll get around this the county of Lancaster. The LRRCurz? - Donovan Graybill, Karen & Miles & Rae Sandt, Sil Simpson, Elam Riehl, Doug Arndt, Kary Zimmerman, Leo Lutz, Jeff Kirchner, Peter Barber, Joni Shirk, Frank McCardell and certainly more - let us know. Results? Not available at post time, but if you see the results page, they should be soon.

Fun Run Schedule Due to a family illness, the Tuesday June 09, 2009 Fun Run location has been moved to the home of hosts Roz & Bill along with guest host Bill Smith at 1595 Wilson Ave, Lancaster, PA. See more information via the updated schedule.

Corn Roast! The summer's annual fun fest is back. Plenty of outdoor activities available to all: swimming, boating, hiking, biking & running all precede food festivities. Saturday August 29, 2009. See More Information

Red Rose Run - the 33rd edition. Another RRR, this year with great weather, a large LRRC turnout, that same challenging course and of course, the Smith beer truck. Things we know: LRRCurz & familiar names - Bill Smith ran his 33rd consecutive RRR -which is indeed all of 'em, Heide Moebius won her age group, other age group winner/placers included Karen Sandt (pushing daughter Rae in the stroller), Sue Rothermel, Pat Lafferty, Doug Arndt, Mimi Newcomer, Evan Sandt, Miles Sandt (kids race!), Peter Barber along with other finishers Greg Lavelle, Larry & Lori Gray, Ale Bonilla, Bob Long, Marcus Grimm, Dennis Faust, Dave Herneisen, John Lapp, Frank McCardell, Connie Buckwalter, Travis Hess, Dave Strangarity, Joni Shirk, Tom Howe and many more. More to come. See: a report by Dave Strangarity, Travis Hess, LNP coverage, results

Bob Potts Marathon Mike Hershberger, Karen Sandt and John & Kathi Markley ran this the first BPM, held on the York Heritage trail. See. Pictures. Results should be on the site, soon.

Wrightsville / Columbia (& back) Bridge 5K River Run The River, the Veterans Memorial bridge to the east, the Veterans Memorial bridge to the west, A Ron Horn timed race that started well within what is generally considered as on-time, the big old Northwest Savings bank truck, a Ron Horn Mc'd awards presentation done right and a whole lot more. This year's race had over 400 runners - a lot, 432 finishers to be exact. Lots of those we know were there. Karen-pushing Miles & Rae-Sandt, Leo Lutz, Dennis Faust, Barry Elder, Megan pushing Atticus Clark, Sue Joines, Bob Spotts and many more. See results.

Florida Keys 100-mile marathon Diana Widdowsin was 3rd overall/2nd female on an all asphalt, no shade one hundred mile course in the great state of Florida, the state Dan Rather curiously called the Big Tamale (?). Steve Farrah posted Diana's stats. Was that a perfect 5 hour last split tainted by 2 lousy seconds? Not sure the results are current.

Dark & Dirty It happened, hopefully we'll get a report from those involved.... & now we know Ed Stauffer posted a nice report. Me, having not been there can only vicariously see a few stray LRRC/group site (here, here, here, here & Facebook postings so it all boiled down to a dark, muddy, rainy & more night high atop Mt. Penn. See results, pick out your favorite LRRCurr.

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Mrs. Smith's Challenge : Carlisle's Riva Johnson led all finishers crossing the white line in 38 minutes 58 seconds. Johnson was followed by Karen Sandt (41:25), Jenny Sassaman (41:56), Claire Sandt-Chiamulera (42:07) and Wendy Kimmel (42:10). Great weather greeted all Mom's, daughters, fans, volunteers and those that toed more than one line. Thanks to 1st year Race Directors Bob Bergman & Aimee Harmon for continuing a fine trail race tradition started 12 years ago by Bill Smith. Thanks to all volunteers as well. See results Overall & Award Winners

Broad Street It happened and among the 23K + runners, LRRC were part. If we receive anything from those that ran, will post. See results.

Turkey Hill Country Classic 5 & 10K An annual favorite. The baby crawl, the bike races, the cow races, the giant cow, Turkey Hill stuff all over and yeh, the foot races. Jim Haun, Betsy Delise, Frank McCardell, Leo Lutz, Jeff Kirchner, Philomena Behmer, Michelle, Doug Arndt, Megan Clark, Diana Widdowsin, Jolie Fradkin, Dave Strangarity, Heide Moebius, Judy Antonnen, Travis Hess, Sil Simpson, Karen Sandt with Rae & Miles in - stroller, Evan Sandt and many more. So what went down? What was the pulse of the place? Daryl Weaver & Matt Marcini went out hard with Daryl taking an early lead and maintaining said lead though approximately 3 miles when 3rd placer Evan could no longer see them at all. Somewhere after, Matt passed Daryl and won, clocking in the 33s. Women's 10K? Someone please send us a report. We do know Diana was 3rd female, Karen was 1st in age, Heide took her age group and Judy Antonnen place high in hers. What else? Miles Sandt ran the kids race, Rae Sandt competed in the baby crawl. Weather was cool with a touch of humidity. What else? Thanks Turkey Hill & organizers for a nice day to spend outside. See results.

YWCA Race Against Racism Ahh, Lancaster's largest and fastest race. In a sad but true tale of the times, Tony the Tiger was not at the Kid's Race turnaround point. We hope Tony wasnt' given the heave-hoh by by the bean counters in Battle Creek. In other news, the 5k had a stellar LRRC turnout. Ed Stauffer, Donovan Graybill, Jeff Kirchner, Lois Summers, Jeanette Fitzgerald, Jeanette Arnold, Doug Arndt, Mimi Newcomer, Megan Clark, Philomena Behmer, Ale Bonilla, Lori Gray, Karen Sandt, Evan Sandt, Tom Smith, Diana Widdowsin, Marcus Grimm, Dave Strangarity, Marc & Connie Buckwalter all ran, with some winning age group awards. Volunteerism was everywhere - Marcus Grimm handing stuff out, Bob & Shirley Long controlling the chute, Pete Barber doing a bunch including all the where the hell do ya go arrows and mile markings & a strong bunch lined the by ways lending support - Dave Herneisen, Sil Simpson, Todd Poole, Peter Belanger, Kathi & John Franco & more. Results: Age Group & Overall Winners? Sub 15 - 14:32 male, sub 17 female - 16:37. Kenyans? Nope. Morocco & Ethiopia. AND: See Karen Sandt's report.

Boston Marathon LRRCurrz Doris Olney & Laurie Hess competed & completed Patriots Day classic. So congrats! 2 Americans - Ryan Hall & Karen Goucher, placed 3rd overall. Pretty all-right. Searchable results.

Bull Run Run 50 Mile Looks like Leo Lutz, Diana Widdowsin, Marcia Peters, Beth May & Christian Taylor all competed & completed the 50 mile distance. So that's 5 runners covering 250 miles....gee, who drives their car that far?... But seriously, congrats. Bull Run is wildly popular and to get in is a feat in & of itself. Training? For many, focused training started back in much colder months, about the time a lot of people make New Year's resolutions. Milestones - for Marcia, the VHTRC proclaimed Queen of Bull Run, 2009 marks her 12th finish. We think, but have not yet confirmed, that this is Beth's first 50 mile finish? - Let us know. See the Results, Photos & Report page

Farmers 5K A good as good weather greeted all runners - Kathy & John Markley, Donavon Graybill, Karen & Rae & Miles & Evan Sandt, Travis Hess, Bob Long, Sil Simpson, Karen posted a nice report as did Sil and a small number of pictures were taken. Overall winner was Daryl Weaver, clocking a 15:49.

Susquehanna Valley Orienteering is having an orienteering meet at Lancaster County's Central Park on Sunday May 3rd from 10AM to 1PM. Along with beginner and intermediate courses a Trail-O (trail running and orienteering combined) will be offered. Instructions on orienteering and compasses will be available. Cost is $6 per map. Staging area is pavilion 3. You may start a course anytime between 10 and 1. No preregistration is required. For more information email srfitzpatrick@paonline.com.

Garden Spot Village Marathon Lots of great reviews from the inaugural GSVM. LRRCurz included Leo Lutz, Pete Barber, Jeff Kirchner, Mike Hershberger, Diana Widdowson (2nd F) Joe Zern, Neil Crone, Dave Strangarity , Brooke Garman, Sue Rothermel,Steve Farrah, Max Mlambo, Jim Haun, John Lapp, Eileen Crone, Don Doster, Sil Simpson, Bob Long, Amanda Sollenberger all in the marathon. Many LRRCurz ran the relay as well - we know Marc & Connie Buckwalter, Ed Stauffer & others. See Results, Ed Stauffer's input, terrific pictures by Aimee Harmon, a post by Sil, an LNP slideshow and the wrapup LNP article.

Hinte Anderson Trail Run 50K A small handful - Randy Dietz, Bill Ladieu, Chrisitan Taylor, and probably more ran the double loop at Susquehanna St. Park in Maryland. See results.

Mount Penn Mudfest Ron Horn's signature event lived up to it's billing as participants swore this was the muddiest of all editions. LRRCurz/familiar names? Tom Howe, Andy Ginrich, Andy Charles, Doug Thomas, Barry Elder and probably you if you're actuallly reading this. Results.

LRRC Wear/Wares shop for your favorite runner & non runner alike so they (& sure, this can be you of course) can adorn & show off the LRRC, wherever their running & travels take them. The Inside Track (1659 Lititz Pike, Lancaster, PA - (717) 394-6439) has the following LRRC apparel items for immediate purchase: Brooks Podium Jacket, Brooks Podium Pant, Brooks Podium Tee (Men) Short Sleeve, Hind Tee (Women) Short Sleeve, New Balance Singlet (Men), New Balance Singlet (Women), New Balance Shorts (Men) Long, New Balance Shorts (Women) Long

Awards Dinner A great time had by all. There was music, magic, food, drinks, entertainment and much much more. Thanks to all volunteers that put things together and congratulations to 2008 award winners: 2008 Tenderfoot Runner of the Year = Beth May, 2008 Hard Knocks Award = Bill Smith, 2008 Anne Daniel Volunteer of the Year = Donavon Graybill, 2008 Most Improved Runner of the Year = Brian Mitchell, 2008 Most Supportive Spouse = Anne Farrah, 2008 Distinguished Service Award = Jim Castanzo, 2008 Runner of the Year = Heide Moebius, 2008 "Santi" Award = Joni Shirk. See pictures & more by Aimee Harmon.

Chilly Cheeks 7.2 mile trail run No word from those that ran, but the Facebook pictures have been posted fast & furious so head there if curious. Daryl Weaver was 2nd, lotsa names like Tom Howe, Andy Charles, Paul Swarm, Angela Swarm, Heide Moebius, Lisa Sanders, Bob Sanders, Paul Kennedy, Doug Thomas, Misty Ludewig, Dave Hirneisen, Doug Arndt, Abby Arndt, the Barr twins, and Barb Mongiovi See results.

chrismahannakwanzafest was held on January 17th, 2009 2:00 PM Musser Park, put on by Dave Herneisen, Lynn Marquez and probably a few others. Participants raced through Lancaster's streets for food items corresponding to pinpoint instructions. No chat yet on the grps site yet, but see great as usual pictures by Aimee Harmon and a rundown by Dave.