May 2014 Newsletter

WE ARE A CLUB DEVOTED TO PHYSICAL FITNESS, ATHLETIC COMPETITION,
HEALTH, AND FELLOWSHIP.
FROM THE PRESIDENT
Ma y | 2 0 14
UPCOMING EVENTS
Katie Exas, President
We are starting to see true signs of spring. The trees are budding, the temperatures
are on the rise, and the trails are finally runnable. Life is good!!
Activities in April were somewhat sparse, with the exception of our celebrating the
20th year of the Mt. Penn Mudfest 15K. An event to have not missed. We also had a
clean up day for the city of Reading, doing trails behind Phil Lechner’s house. No social
events to talk about, however, looking ahead we will have another wine and cheese
party and are discussing our summer picnic. As things become more organized we will
pass the information to our members.
Four of us attended the Trail Appreciation Night at the Berks County Conservancy. It
was a very nice evening with a variety of groups represented from the county. We all
share a common interest with the various trail systems, several on which we run our
races.
We continue to move forward with a professionally done pamphlet that explains who
we are along with business cards. Hopefully these will be done shortly, and will be circulated at different events throughout the county.
We received a very nice thank you note from the Animal Rescue League. They are
one of the two agencies for which we collect and give supplies that are needed to
maintain their facilities, and help provide better lives for lost, injured and homeless
animals in Berks County. It was a very nice letter and thanks to everyone that helps out
with food and supplies.
Looking ahead, as far as races are concerned, our next event is the Charlie Horse
Trail 1/2 marathon. This is a great race with truly a little bit of everything. Through this
race we help support Berks County Special Olympics by donating proceeds to this organization. This year we are offering 5-year age group awards which will allow more
people to medal.
Our other race that will be here before you know it is the Deena Andrus Memorial
Run For The Ages 10K Trail Chase. This race is set for June 22, and will again be held
at Nolde Forest. We donate a portion of our proceeds to Friends of Nolde, who help
maintain the forest.
The scholarship committee is moving forward in making a selection of the four winners for our scholarship program. Winners of these awards should be announced
in the near future.
Information on both our social events and volunteers that we need for our next two
races will be announced once we have more details to pass on. Enjoy both the warmer
weather and open trails on which to run. Happy running to all!
5/25/14 Charlie Horse Half Marathon
Sunday 9:00am - 13.1 Mile Trail Run
Sleepy Hollow Athletic Club
482 Westley Rd, Mohnton, PA
Volunteers Needed! See Page 5
SAVE THE DATE
6/6/14 - Wine & Cheese Party at Pagoda
6/22/14 - Run for the Ages 10K
GROUP RUNS
Start Time: 6:15pm Wednesday
www.pagodapacers.com/training-runs
May 7, 2014
Run: Wyomissing High School
Girard & Evans Ave., Wyomissing
Eat: Ciabatta
2224 State Hill Rd., Wyomissing
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May 14, 2014
Run: Trout Run Sports Complex, Exeter
E Neversink Rd & W Neversink Rd Intersection
Eat: Alebrije Mexican Restaurant
3805 Perkiomen Ave., Reading
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May 21, 2014
Run: Oley Valley Middle School
3247 Friedensburg Rd., Oley
Eat: Bertie’s Inn
160 Old Friedensburg Rd., Reading
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May 28, 2014
Run: Rustic Park
Hay Creek Road, Birdsboro
Eat: Nikki Salaneck Lawrence’s home
3368 Main Street, Birdsboro (Gibraltar)
MONTHLY MEETING
Thursday, May 8, 2014
7:00pm
JR’s PIZZERIA
24 Village Center Drive
(Flying Hills)
Reading, PA 19607
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June 4, 2014
Run: Monocacy Hill Park
Geiger Rd., Amity Twp.
Eat: Pete Groth & Joanne VanHorn’s home
7 Agata Drive, Douglassville
MEETING MINUTES
By Vera Kochan
Location: JR’s Pizzeria, April 10, 2014
Treasurer’s Report:
Shaun Luther presented the treasurer’s report. The information for the 2013 taxes has been sent to Andrea so the
club’s taxes can be filed. All Mt Penn Mudfest income is in,
but no Mudfest expenses have been paid yet. A Pagoda
Pacer mailing went out. Money that has been set aside by
people that requested this when registering for the Blues
Cruise, has been used to purchase billboard advertising for
Blue Marsh. The club also donated money towards the cost
of the billboards.
Race Director’s Reports:
Shiver by the River: Sue Jackson reported on the Shiver
races. Using chip timing was discussed. Since this would
increase the cost to register for these races, Sue suggested
putting this on a survey to see if people that run this race
are interested in chip timing.
Mt. Penn Mudfest: Ken Seale reported on the Mt. Penn
Mudfest. This year’s course has been approved by the City
of Reading. Ken will be using a new public announcing system which has wireless microphones. Registration ended on
April 5 and there are 360 runners registered. A few volunteers will be needed Friday evening, and many on Saturday.
Volunteers can report on Saturday morning at 7:30 at Captain’s Cove. Packet pick-up will begin on Saturday morning
at 8:30. The race starts at 10:00. Absolutely no alcohol or
pets will be permitted at Captains Cove or on the course.
Also, no muddy feet will be allowed inside the restaurant.
Parking will be very limited. Polly offered to call other area
establishments to see if volunteers could park on their property. Contact Ken to volunteer, or if you have anything to
donate to be used as a door prize.
Grings Mill Run: Jeff Hills reported on the Gring’s Mill
race. There currently are a few people registered for this
race.
Blues Cruise 50K: Stephan Weiss reported on the Blue
Marsh billboards. Four billboards have been paid for to promote Blue Marsh throughout the year. The Pagoda Pacer
logo will be on each billboard.
Oley Valley Country Classic: Katie Exas has presented the
check to the Oley Valley Youth League.
Run for the Ages: Ted Andrus reported on the Run for the
Ages which will be held on Sunday June 22. Race applications are being distributed. Socks and bags will be given to
the racers this year. There will be a cap of 300 runners. This
year’s race will start at 8:00 AM which is one hour earlier
than last year’s race. The Friends of Nolde are again looking
forward to this race.
No reports were given on the Charlie Horse Half Marathon, Jr. High XC Race, or Kris Kringle 5 Mile Run.
Social Events:
Walt Fessler questioned if we want to do a picnic like last
year. Please contact Walt or Katie with your thought or ideas.
Katie discussed the wine and cheese party at the Pagoda.
Polly Corvaia offered to organize this. Phil Presby offered to
get wine, beer, and prepare food. Date and details will be
sent out in an e-blast.
Public Relations Committee Report:
Katie Exas was in contact with Christin Kelley and was
told that final changes have been made and our letterhead,
business cards, and brochures will soon be printed.
Community Service Report:
The club will have a group of volunteers cleaning trails in
the Mt. Penn area on Saturday April 26. If you are available
to help, meet at Phil Lechner’s house at 9:00 AM. We are
hoping to have a group of 15 or 20 volunteers to clean trails
that many run or bike on.
Scholarship Committee Report:
Beth Auman reported on the Scholarship Committee.
Scholarship winners will be announced at the May meeting.
Old Business:
Katie Exas reported there will be another blood drive on
June 28 at Colonial Hills in Sinking Spring. More information
on this will be coming.
Beth Auman reported the Blue Marsh Get Outdoors Day will
be held on Saturday June 14 from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
There will be a fun run at 11:30.
Dee Koutsourais, from A Running Start, discussed starting
a partnership between A Running Start and the Pagoda Pacers, to help Berks county cross country or track members get
shoes if they cannot afford to purchase them. The Pagoda
Pacers will donate a specific amount of money towards this,
and A Running Start will discount the cost of the shoes. This
will be offered to junior high or senior high students, in a
Berks county school, that participate in a running sport (cross
country or track). An eligible student would be recommended
by their coach. In exchange for the shoes, the recipient would
be asked to volunteer at any Pagoda Pacer event, either a
race or a community service function. Dee offered to be the
liaison between A Running Start, the Pagoda Pacers, and the
Berks County coaches. It was discussed to start this program
with a $1000.00 limit and revisit this again next year. The
club could consider asking for donations at races or when
people register for a race to help fund this. Dee will draw up
an agreement, which will be presented to a club executive or
committee for approval.
Wine & Cheese
Party!
Date:
Friday, June 6, 2014
Time:
7:00-10:00pm
Location:
The Pagoda on Mount Penn
Cost:
$5 for members;
$15 for nonmembers
Pacers gather on the Pagoda balcony during the 2013 Wine & Cheese Party.
New Business:
Polly Corvaia made up small race schedules to be handed out with the Pagoda Pacer race dates on them. Polly
would like to have these printed and handed out at Mudfest
and other races. Polly will contact Christin to see if she is
doing anything similar to this.
Jeff Hills thanked all that help out the Hoka representative from Indiana Pennsylvania, whose house burned down
where he and his family lost everything. All donations were
very greatly appreciated. Jeff Hills also shared that he will
be going to Spokane, Washington on May 1 for the Road
Runners Club of America’s annual convention. Jeff is the
Pennsylvania representative for the Road Runner Club of
America.
RACE RESULTS
Email Results to Race Results Coordinator Karen Rule
at [email protected]
Fool's Run 10 Mile
23
Jeff Fussner
34
Troy Seitzinger
36
Raine Fussner
120
Janine Beidler
177
Joanne Patti
1:11:11 3rd M50-54
1:14:31
1:15:07 1st female Master
1:29:18
1:36:15 2nd F55-59
28:58
Shamrock Shuffle 5K
57/95 Barbara Reifsnider
29:46
1st F50+
Champs Challenge 5K
34/81 Barbara Reifsnider
29:47
3rd F 50-59
Fool's Run 5K
129/238 Barbara Reifsnider
Frozen Food Race #3 5K
254/433 Barbara Reifsnider
29:28
3rd F 50-54
Abominable Slowman 5K March #3
72/159 Barbara Reifsnider 29:35
2nd F50-54
HAT 50K
2
18
39
55
56
60
65
88
105
115
118
133
134
154
280
304
4:12:05
4:43:36
5:08:45
5:24:34
5:24:52
5:27:14
5:30:11
5:39:27
5:52:35
5:56:07
6:00:22
6:09:39
6:09:46
6:23:12
7:08:17
7:21:32
2nd Overall
Boyertown Women's Jr. Club 5K
49/73 Barbara Reifsnider 31:16
3rd F50-59
Sly Fox Brewery 5K
37/71 Barbara Reifsnider
3rd F0-59
Jimmy Blandford
Kyle Gery
Anna Piskorska
Jess Gockley
Gary Long
Mike Reddy
Lori Johnson
Brett Lynch
Phil Lechner
Garrett Place
Bill Buchanan
Kim Drake
Joanne Van Horn
Donny Mengel
Gary Maier
Dave Deeds
Terrapin Mountain 1/2 Marathon
26/146 Llew Williams
2:31
LVRR Icescraper
14
Jeff Fussner
Raine Fussner
59
Barbara Reifsnider
20:37
21:44
29:18
Hooligan Hustle
5
Jeff Fussner
10
Tom Chobot
12
Raine Fussner
15
Mike Ranck
32
Janine Beidler
49
Joanne Patti
75
Barbara Reifsnider
116
Gwyn Chobot
20:34
21:49
22:11
22:30
24:59
26:28
29:55
36:00
3rd in age group
29:39
Cherry Blossom 10 M (US Women's Championships)
27
Katie O'Regan
58:36
18th American
3rd M50-59
3rd F
1st M50-59
2nd M50-59
1st F50-59
2nd M60+
4th F30-39
3rd F50-59
Ocean Drive 10 Mile
6
Lauren Sanders
57
Doug Sanders
176
Michele Sanders
1:03:13 1st F (new record!)
1:23:16
1:36:56
Bull Run Run 50 Mile
2/272 Jimmy Blandford
42
Jess Gockley
65
Dan Govern
67
Laura Mooney
71
Erik Leeds
101
Lori Johnson
116
Mike Yoder
116
Phil Lechner
134
Brett Lynch
136
Bill Buchanan
168
Rick Moyer
6:41:54
8:56:20
9:35:59
9:38:21
9:42:33
10:18:07
10:34:26
10:34:26
10:47:46
10:49:42
11:25:36
Rumspringer Half Marathon
39/382 Tom Chobot
43
Dana Seitzinger
193
Kathy Seitzinger
226
Duane Renninger
286
Lisa Gallen
1:39:36 2nd M50-59
1:40:32
2:03:42 2nd F50-59
2:08:43
2:18:39
Mile Run Trail Half Marathon
47/218 Mike Ranck
2:21:29 1st M60-99
Charlie Horse Trail
Half Marathon
May 25th - 9:00 AM
The Charlie Horse Trail HalfMarathon will be held on Sunday,
May 25. This race is an annual
event that the Pacers organize to
benefit the Berks County Special
Olympics. I would personally like to encourage all Pacers to
participate, either by running or by volunteering.
For those considering running, the Charlie Horse is not your
typical race. It is a point to point race which will require you to
get to the finish, so NOT finishing is NOT an option. It is part
trail, part road, and part adventure; everything a masochistic
runner needs. We start at Rustic Park in Birdsboro, PA and
climb up to and run along the Horseshoe Trail. When you get
to mile 11 you’re at Charlie’s, where the adventure begins.
It’s a mystery to us too: lagoons; waterfall; campers; hikers;
teenagers; maybe some chores. The only certainty is rocks,
mud, and fun. Finally finishing at Sleepy Hollow where the
pool, food, music, drinks, and friends will be waiting. Hope to
see you there.
Online Registration is available at www.PretzelCitySports.com.
Applications and additional information can be found on the
Charlie Horse page on the Pagoda Pacers website.
If you are unable to follow trail markings easy enough for a
second grader, then please consider volunteering. This race
requires from 20 to 25 volunteers to run smoothly. I am looking for volunteers to start at 7:00am to support registration &
parking. There are 4 aid stations that we will also need to
man, and runners that we will need to feed after the race. If
you are ready, willing and able to help, please contact myself,
Brett Lynch, at [email protected] or 269-357-3325.
Brett Lynch, Charlie Horse Race Director
Pagoda Pacers receive 10% off any service!
RACE RESULTS, CONT’D.
Sole of the City 10K
275/3103 Brett Cloak
49:24
Garden Spot Half Marathon
466
Lary Drogo
2:24:08
RACC 5K
91
121
31:44
39:13
Ben Delp
Whitley Cooke
ICA Fundraiser 5K
9/82
Brett Cloak
24:07
3rd M40-49
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Run For The Ages
June 22nd - 8:00 AM
Already the 5th year? Wow! The 5th running of
the Run For The Ages 10K Trail race will start at
8AM on Sunday, June 22 in front of the mansion
in Nolde Forest.
This race uses an age graded start (runners
start time based on age and gender) which levels the playing field to compete fairly against
family, friends and coworkers. Our start times,
derived from the World Masters Association agegrading handicap, have proven tested as recent
year’s top ten finishers have been from all different age groups.
The course will be the same as last year including the off trail scramble at the end.
Each runner will get really nice tech running
socks embroidered with the race name and an
insulated tote bag. The Friends of Nolde Forest
help put on a great post-race spread of food and
drink. And the raffle, oh, the raffle: Among other great prizes, a pair of Southwest Airline tickets will be the big draw at the post race raffle.
Majority of the proceeds go to help support the
facilities and environmental educational programs in Nolde Forest. Each year the race has
drawn more and more runners with 262 finishers last year. Enter as early as you can so you
aren’t shut out by the 300 runner entry limit. So
come on out and run. If not ready to run, come
help volunteer. We always need volunteers, no
experience necessary.
Ted Andrus, Race Director
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MT PENN MUDFEST
The 20th Anniversary of the Mt Penn Mudfest was a success! Many
thanks to all of the volunteers who came out to support the club’s
efforts in putting on a quality event for our runners, many of whom
were from out of town. We had 302 finishers, lots of sunshine, a
few rocky trails, and a great post-race party. Thanks also to Mountain Springs & Captain’s Cove, which served as race headquarters.
Looking forward to seeing everyone next year!
Overall winner Shaun Horan of
Binghamton, NY won in 1:06:11.
First place female Laura Kline of
New Paltz, NY finished in 1:12:07.
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Mt Penn Mudfest 15K
4/302 Ben Hatt
9
Brian Stoltzfus
24
Mike Yoder
25
Dave Hinkel
36
Gary Long
53
Ryan Watts
55
Laura Mooney
61
Jason Jacques
72
Bonnie Stoeckl
88
Tania Salaneck
97
Matt Ruth
101 Rich Bona
130 Jeanna Hahn
148 Sean Williams
160 Michael Reinhart
183 Paul Makurath
197 Mark Reedy
223 John Vrobel
224 David Sheldon
231 Polly Corvaia
237 Gary Gehret
241 Beth Witkowski
249 Jaime Sheldon
254 Lisa Gallen
257 Colleen Fitzpatrick
283 Sue Jackson
284 Kelsey Jackson
285 Paul Stoeckl
1:07:20
1:11:09
1:17:24
1:17:24
1:21:17
1:26:24
1:27:15
1:29:11
1:30:49
1:33:26
1:34:04
1:34:20
1:40:49
1:42:59
1:45:47
1:51:06
1:53:45
1:58:01
1:58:54
2:01:15
2:02:24
2:02:50
2:04:29
2:06:00
2:08:00
2:27:17
2:27:17
2:27:31
1st M0-29
1st M50-59
2nd M50-59
3rd M50-59
1st F Master
1st F50-59
3rd F30-39
1st F Master CL
20-Year Mudfest
finisher Mike Yoder
races Dave Hinkel
to the finish,
“just like old times.”
BRIAN SEIDEL, ESQUIRE
Attorney at Law
359 Blimline Road
Mohnton, PA 19540
Phone: (484) 335-1218
The outdoor patio at
Mountain Springs &
Captain’s Cove
served as a great
venue for the
Mt Penn Mudfest
post-race party!
Pagoda Pacers Athletic Club
P.O. Box 4115
Reading, PA 19606
www.PAGODAPACERS.com
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Meetings: 2nd Thursday of each month
Current Membership: 430 Members
Annual Dues: $15 Individual; $25 Household
2014 PPAC Officers
President ……………………………..
Vice President ………………………
Treasurer ……………………………..
Secretary ……………………………..
Race Results Coordinator ……..
Race Management ……………….
Membership Coordinator ………
Youth Coordinator …………………
Newsletter Editor …………………..
Webmaster …………………..……….
Katie Exas
[email protected]
Ellie Vanderbeck
Shaun Luther
Vera Kochan
Karen Rule
[email protected]
Ron Horn
Dave & Mike Gallen
Tom Chobot
Beth Auman
[email protected]
Ed Recker
[email protected]
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