January/February 2015 - Lehigh Valley Road Runners
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January/February 2015 - Lehigh Valley Road Runners
www.LVRR.org Established 1993 January/February 2015 Newsletter Vol. 31 Issue 1 President’s Message 2015 began with the club’s usual antics--Dip in Da Creek followed by our 37th five-mile run and lunch. We had the largest crowd ever at Fire Co. #2, in fact there wasn’t enough room for everyone to sit down and enjoy their lunch. I’m sure we can add more chairs and tables next year. The winter calendar is well under way; The Ice Scraper Series is off to another fantastic start. I believe this series is one of the main reasons for the surge in membership during the past year. Leslie Billowitch and Loretta Dodson put together a wonderful group of volunteers to conduct the races. The Super Bowl has sold out again for who knows how many times. The Emmaus 4-Miler is open for registration and is sure to sell out once more as is St. Luke’s Half Marathon and 5K. the number of races we do, scholarships, grant requests and the ongoing club expenses for the maintenance of our property. Our tax return alone is an inch thick. The LVRR is run totally by volunteers and it is particularly gratifying in the case of the Ice Scraper to see so many new volunteers pitching in, but there are many who do the daily tasks that keep a club of nearly 800 people functioning well, as our club does. One of those who have worked in the background for decades is our treasurer, Brian Schaffer. Brian does a marvelous job of keeping our finances in order, a considerable task considering The wonderful article in the last newsletter entitled Whatever Happened to Racing failed to give credit to its author. Michael Drabenstott penned the article that drew many positive responses. 1 Kudos to Leslie Billowitch for assuming the vacant Vice Presidency position. Leslie has been a terrific addition to the board and has eagerly accepted the responsibilities of the Vice President. Don’t forget the club gear, uniforms, arm warmers, t-shirts and club magnets, all sold at cost. How cool to run your next race in an LVRR singlet. As Always, Good Running, Neal RACE CALENDAR January - February - March - April Sunday 01/18/2015 10:00am Ice Scraper 5K Winter Series #2 Lehigh Parkway, Allentown PA Contact: Jerry Steward 610-432-4911 www.lvrr.org Sunday 01/25/2015 11:00am Chilly Cheeks 7 Mile Trail Run 11:00am Reading PA Contact: Ron Horn 610-779-2668 www.pretzelcitysports.com Sunday 02/01/15 9:30am Superbowl 10K Lehigh Parkway, Allentown PA Contact: [email protected] www.lvrr.org Saturday 02/14/2015 8:00am Cupids Chase 5K Rodale Cycling Park, Trexlertown PA Contact: michele.reinert@comop. org Sunday 02/22/2015 10:00am Ice Scraper 5K Winter Series #3 Lehigh Parkway, Allentown PA Contact: Jerry Steward 610-432-4911 www.lvrr.org Saturday 03/07/2015 9:00am Quakertown Rotary Run for Youth 10 Mile & 4 Mile Contact: Bill Tuszynski 267-374-1631 www.tantracking..com Saturday 03/14/2015 10:00am WARM HEART 5K JBN Hanover Township Contact: Dana Vlasics 610-573-6788 www.racewire.com Sunday 03/15/201510:00am Ice Scraper 5K Winter Series #4 Lehigh Parkway, Allentown PA Contact: Jerry Steward 610-432-4911 www.lvrr.org LVRR Board of Directors Neal Novak, President Leslie Billowitch, Vice President Brian Schaffer, Treasurer Nina Skinner, Secretary Lloyd Trego Loretta Dodson Chris Garges Brian Patterson Laurie Reinhart Bob Shively Jill Forsythe Sunday 03/22/2015 12:15pm WEST END ST. PAT’S DAY 5K Muhlenburg College, Allentown PA Contact: Mike Drabenstott 484-821-0920 x704 www.westendstpats5k.com Saturday 03/28/2014 9:00am FOOLS RUN 10 Mi & 5K Kutztown PA www.pretzelcitysports.com Saturday 04/11/2015 9:00am BIG HEARTS BRIGHT HOPE 5K & 1 Mi Hanover Township Community Center Contact: Jennifer Gross 610-821-4000 x 18 www.tantracking.com Saturday 04/11/2015 8:00am GARDEN SPOT VILLAGE MARATHON & HALF MARATHON New Holland PA www.GardenSpotVillageMarathon. org Sunday 04/26/2015 8:00am ST. LUKE’S HALF MARATHON & 5k Contact: Race Director 610-434-9133 www.stlukeshalfmarathon.com 2 Bob Bodkin Meredith Longo Cross Country National Championships On December 6, 2014 the Lehigh Valley Road Runners descended upon Lehigh University’s famed cross country course to tackle the 2014 USA Track & Field Club Cross Country National Championships. The event set a new meet record with 1900 entries toeing the start line. The event, while open to unattached runners, is an annual showdown of some of the best clubs in the country. The cross country Gods treated runners to what could be considered “perfect” cross country conditions, temps hovering in the 30’s, a stiff breeze, overcast skies and moist course conditions. The day’s events included 6k races 3 for the women’s open and masters and 10k races for the men’s open and masters. The 10k course was basically two loops of the women’s course. Both men’s fields boasted over 600 runners which made for some incredible-looking starts. One thing was for sure, the temperatures may have been cold, but the action was hot! Our club fielded 35 runners among five teams, one of the largest clubs of the meet! And what our teams may have lacked in speed against powerhouse teams like the Atlanta Track Club, the Boston Athletic Association and Bowerman Track Club, they made up for with fun, smiles and camaraderie that was unmatched by the competition. For this wasn’t about winning, it was about our club, the Lehigh Valley Road Runners, being a part of one of the biggest national championship events to be held in the Lehigh Valley in recent memory. The best place to be throughout the day was the team tent, tucked amongst a sea of tents. That’s where the magic really happened. The prerace jitters shared amongst teammates, the post race stories of personal bests, the smell of sweat, the stains of mud, and of course the relived glory days. The best of these however, were the memories forged out there in the heat of battle in the middle of fields of muddy grass and asphalt roads. It was a great day for all, a proud day for the LVRR and an honor for each of our 35 runners who pulled a club singlet over their head. Here’s to many more. Next time you hear the club forming teams for a race, step out of your comfort zone and hop on board! Be Better! 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Last spring, we introduced a session of First Strides at the Lehigh Parkway in Allentown in addition to the one that was held at Sand Island in Bethlehem. That turned out to be a very popular addition. The turnout was very strong...better than expected, actually. In fact, many who had previously come to Sand Island switched to Lehigh Parkway. Sand Island had also seen decreasing participation, primarily due to the addition of other First Strides programs in the Bethlehem area. how the program is run in the fall, two First Strides programs will be offered on two separate nights in the Parkway, one on Tuesday nights and the other on Wednesday nights, starting March 17th and 18th. Another change that will be implemented this spring involves “Switches”. During the fall and because both sessions were in the Parkway, we allowed people to switch between nights. This was done as a courtesy to participants knowing that sometimes life gets in the way of things. However, allowing switches is very challenging to manage. With a set number of mentors based on registrations for each night, it becomes very difficult to keep everything fair and equitable when switches take place. This year we will be evaluating the process by not allowing the temporary switches night to night. This is in line with other fitness programs where attendance is only for the night or class for which you register. In order for the program to be effective, a certain number of participants need to be a part of the program. Because of the number of women who participate in First Strides in the fall, and due to the number that came to the new location last spring, there will be two sessions offered at Lehigh Parkway this coming March. No program will be offered at Sand Island this spring. Similar to 5 Those are the two major changes that you will see for this coming spring session of First Strides. There may be a few other changes as well, such as new mentors, new participants, different speakers or topics, the weather, etc. The important part of the program will remain the same: a 12-week progressive beginner walking/running program that will prepare you for a 5K race at the end of the program. Oh, and one last change you will want to know about... the color of the graduation shirts will be different than last year. You’ll have to register, participate, and graduate to find out what color it will be, though! First Strides is a rewarding fitness program specifically geared for women. If you are interested in learning more about the program and learning when and where the next session starts, please visit the First Strides website ( http://www. firststrides.com/ ) or the First Strides Facebook page ( https:// www.facebook.com/pages/FirstStrides/247824231952500 ). www.dstortz.com BEST WISHES TO THE LEHIGH VALLEY ROAD RUNNERS! 6 It’s All About COMMITMENT When it comes to real estate, there’s no one more committed to clients’ needs than Mick Seislove and his real estate team. Whether buying or selling a home, you can depend on the Mick Seislove Team to outperform your expectations and get the results you need. A lifelong Lehigh Valley resident with over 20 years real estate experience, Mick is able to offer his unmatched knowledge of the local market, top-notch negotiating skills, and utmost dedication to providing the level of customer service you deserve. 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