Today is Veteran's Day... thank you to all who have served and sacrificed for our freedoms.  And yesterday was the Marine Corps birthday - you'll have to ask me how I know that.

Big ta-doin's this weekend in the First State.  Our regular club run will take place on Saturday, 0800, at 'the Lake'.  Will there be anyone ta-doin' the early run at 0700?  Later in the day is the Delaware State Hah Schrule cross country championship races at Killen's Pond.  First race is at 1:00pm...

Some upcoming reminders... Saturday is the Girls on the Run event, 9am on the Riverfront, Wilmington.  As we head into Thanksgiving, there are multiple events going the the weekend before, the day of, and the weekend after that could make any distance runner giddy with triptofan... Newark's Turkey Trots, Philly Marathon, MS Runs and the State Open XC races are all on the way. 

I've also attached the app for the Punks v Geezers Cross Country Challenge, since it IS a club function, and free to current club members.  It's set for 3pm on Sunday, 11/22 at Lum's Pond.  We should have a heated battle this year for bragging rights (Geezer's rule, Punk's drool).  Come out and run, come out and spectate, come out and taunt... it'll be fun.

 Some recent weekend race results to throw at you... congrats to Amy Brown for her 2:14 1/2 Marathon effort at the Outer Banks this past weekend.  She had planned to run the full monty but injuries kept her training totals down (aren't you a PT-type?).  Bob Clausen placed 2nd in his AG at the Delaware Future 5k, in 20:13.  Howard 'Gobi man' Kutcher ran a 22:31 at the same event.  Sunday's Veteran's Day 5k saw John Costello continue his speedy ways, placing 2nd overall in 17:41 (way to go, old man!), with road dog Dave Creppon placing 4th in 18:33.

On Saturday, five MAC-types ran in the New Castle County Old-timer's race, held just before the high school county events.  Captain led the way in 18:15, with Rob 'I can still beat my son' Goodman running 18:50, Keith 'stay off the practice field' Crispin in 18:52, Dave 'cross country sucks' Creppon a whiney 19:22, and John 'Standard and' Poore in 20:47.  That race is a lot of fun!

LOTS of good club pictures are available at our shuttlefly site... thanks to Geoff 'my lens can beat up your lens' Heath for his fine photojournalism efforts:  http://middletownathleticclubphotosite.shutterfly.com/

Speaking of website.... the MAC website (www.macrunning.com) will be getting an overhaul shortly which will allow us some more functionality (like results posting, etc...)..  At present, every eNotes, MAC-produced race, application , etc... is available on the shutterfly site, but you do need to register when you go there. 

Details for the Pub Crawl are almost finished... keep January 16, 2010 open.  It is a Saturday.  MAC is also hosting a pre-holiday social in early December (12/11, I think).  Details will be coming next week - unless I forget - which I won't. 

The club has a few other exciting developments to pass along to you soon... good stuff!  Buy me a holiday beverage and I may just tell you.

Hope to see you on the roads, tracks and trails... soooo, how far did YOU run today?

captain 'ta-doin'

Now that daylight savings time is here, are you happy to add an hour of light to your morning run or sad because you lost an hour of light for your evening run?

Never fear!  MAC's regular club run always comes equipped with daylight of some sort... 0800 this Saturday at Silver Lake Elementary Schule.  Anyone doing the dawn's early light run at 0700? 

A number of us (me, included) will be at Winterthur this Saturday for the New Castle County hah schrule cross country Championship races.  There is an open event (for alum, parents, friends, coaches, uncles, delilicts, miscreants, aardvarks and 'other') starting at 12:30.  You MUST pre-register by emailing ricks789@yahoo.com before tomorrow. 

Recent races results include one I missed from 10/25... seems Bob Clausen snuck into the Erasing the Blues 10k and won his AG, in 41:43.  On Halloween, John Poore placed 8th ov/1st AG with a 19:43 in the Halloween Treat 5k. 

Our southern branch of MAC saw one Terry 'too cold for me' Sullivan paced the head muckity muck of his company in the Five Boroughs on Sunday - finishing in 5:25.  Two marathons in about three weeks... bet he wore a parka! 

The first ever Gelato 10-miler road race and mudathon was held in Newark Sunday.  Keith 'mudbath' Crispin paced the MAC mudders in 64:46 Doug 'brittle bone' Kenney discovered he CAN walk on mud, racing a nice 67:06.  Jeanine 'why won't my GPS work in mud?' Heath ran 72:50, while Howard 'Gobi desert' Kutcher slopped his way in 80:04.  Kathy 'don't suck' Hanley also treaded through the mudfields in 85:41. 

Some other good racing in November to keep in mind... this is the month of the Philly Marathon (11/22 - sold out, by the way).  That same weekend is the Turkey Trot 5k & 10k in Newark.  11/22 is also MAC's second ever Punks versus Geezers cross country race at Lum's Pond.  Thanksgiving day is the ever growing MS 5k & 10k races in Wilmington, followed two days later by the Delaware State Cross Country Championship races at Brandywine State Park. 

Details on MAC's 5th Pub Crawl will be forthcoming shortly... keep all of January open.  I don't know what the exact date is yet!  Heck, we might even do it on a Wednesday (no ... we won't). 

Thanks to everyone who ordered a MAC warm-up... the order is being processed. 

Hope to see you on the roads, tracks and trails.... soooo, how far did YOU run today?

captain aardvark

snnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnfffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffff.... please, just try and tell me you don't sniff the box when you buy new running shoes.  I won't believe you.

MAC's regular club run will take place this Saturday at Silver Lake Elementary Schule at 0800.  A few of us popped in early last week to take advantage of the reduced light and cooler temps for some extra miles (not to mention the puddles) so there may be a few of us gather at 0700. 

GREAT turnout (both overall and MAC's presence) at Sunday's FOP 5k Dash at Glasgow Park.  The results are done but not yet posted.  I will get them out as soon as possible.  Wendy Henke did a fabulous job of putting together an event that was 'more than just a race' and MOT Running Company was great at running the course, timing and results.  And lots of MAC AG placers and participants.  Thanks to all!

Upcoming... there are 140 teams preregistered for the Mudfest 5k on 10/11 at frightland.  I haven't checked to see whom of y'all are entered.  Please bring my walker and replacement hip to the finish line... I've a feeling I may need it.  I know of a number of you running both the Army 10-miler and the Marine Corps Marathon in October.  Best of luck... report those results please.  Anyone have anything else on the horizon?

The tentative date for the MAC Cross Country Challenge (aka Punks vs Geezers) at Lum's Pond is Sunday 11/22 at 3pm.  That is also the same day as the Philly Marathon.  I bet our race is cheaper ($0 to club members).  Or do both and use the marathon as a warm-up run...   The app will be sent out next week.

Attached is a link from my bride about an ultra runner dude appearing at UD on Friday, 10/23 at 3:30pm.  The seminar is apparently free and is part of the Biomechanics and Movement Science series:   http://www.udel.edu/udaily/2010/sep/ultrarunner092909.html

MOT Running Company is offering a club special on running suits (Mizuno jacket & matching pants) for $42.  The set will include the club logo and our sponsor's logo (Premier PTSP).  If you have any interest, please let me know.  I am taking orders (cash in advance, please).  The suits are on display at MOT Running Company for sizing, etc...   They retail for $75 without logos, so it's a great deal and a nice way to show off our stuff in the cooler weather.  I'll take orders through October and hope to have the suits delivered by the first week in November (the 7th). 

How's Halloween Saturday (31st) for our annual club get-together at Sunrise Bagel?  We'll go over fall/winter events, finalize suit delivery, and maybe even have a costume run that day. 

Hope to see you on the roads, tracks, and trails.... sooo, how far did YOU run today?

captain 'off to sniff my new mizunos again'

The Mustang Stampede 5k is a benefit for MOT Charter and takes place at Levels Park on Thursday, October 8 at 5:30pm.  This race app is also attached. 

I'm sure there are some local results to pass along, but I honestly haven't looked, so congrats if you raced, shame on you if you didn't, and let me know if you did. 

We're looking to host the annual MAC club meeting (the business side of the organization).  It'll be some time in October so keep an eye out for details... we'd like to put together a skeleton calendar of events for 2010, plus get some feedback on what MAC's been doing. 

One last running note... I'm not sure when hunting season commences around these parts, but if you are a lover of the canal (and we had a nice turnout Monday), keep an eye out for the guys & gals in orange.  Archery season starts some time soonly. 

Hope to see you on the roads, tracks and trails, but not in somebody's trophy case... soooo, how far did YOU run today?

captain loon

Labor Day weekend dead-ahead!  And that calls for TWO (2) club run get-together opportunities:

This Saturday, we will meet up at 0800 at Silver Lake Elementary Schule (NOT at the canal... hang tight...).  On Monday, Labor Day, we will meet at 0800 for our canal run.  Meet at the trail head just beyond the Summit Church (off Rte. 896, southside, second traffic light before the bridge as you toodle northward).  Let me know if you are not sure of the location.  Two chances to mingle for the price of one... ain't I a bargain?

What a wonderful turnout and time we had at our club picnic this past Sataurday at Levels Park.  HUGE thanks to everyone who attended and for all the help in planning and executing said picnic.  I don't recall if Scott Soucy got double-whacked with the frisbee/football but I think it was close.  The park is a very nice facility.

I wanted to pass along a story from Virginia that Kevin Douglas sent me last week:  I got a phone call from my state trooper buddy who is assisting in the investigation of the cyclist fatality accident that occurred yesterday in Rockingham County.  They still have no leads on the identity of the victim.  He was carrying no ID, no RoadID bracelet, no cell phone.  They don't even know if he is from Harrisonburg since they know cyclists can ride 100 miles easily in a day.  He could possibly be from Waynesboro or Charlottesville or the surrounding area. 

Bottom line of this sorry is that we should all be carrying or wearing some sort of identification when we are out running, riding, skateboarding, watering the lawn, etc...   I wear a ROAD ID strap on my right wrist every time I'm out.  GET ONE, PLEASE!  Thank ewe...

Congrats to Liz & John Snyder - they ran the Annapolis 10-miler last weekend, finishing together in 94:02 & 94:03 (I did note that John had the :02...what, you outlean your wife for family bragging rights?).  Chris Aitken was also present in Annapolis, running 84:17.  Pat 'road hog' Boettcher placed 2nd in the recent Blue Rocks 5k, in 16:48.  Bob Clausen was 2nd in his AG at the same race, in a time of 20:41. 

Bottle & Cork is fast approaching... Saturday, Sept. 12 in Dewey.  I believe this is the 537th running of this race, complete with the beer tub at one mile and one mile to go.  10-miler starts first, followed by the 5k.  Who's in? 

High School cross country race season starts up next week as well... good luck to Appo, Midtown, Red Lion, Charter, MOT Charter, etc...  Get out an enjoy the races and the crisp fall weather! 

One last race note... I've heard from several of you that there is interest in a few MAC teams in the Frightland Mudrun on October 11 (God help me, please...).  The weblink was on last week's eNotes.  And yes, I am running.  I'll have a few other race notes next week for October, in case you are in to 'clean' racing. 

I hope to see you on the roads, tracks and trails... soooo, how far did YOU run today?

captain ID

Hello,

It looks like (hopefully) that the weather will cooperate tomorrow morning, so we are still ON for the club run/walk @ 9am.  The picnic will start following the run.  Please remember to bring chairs and drinks.

See everyone there!

MAC Officers 

The Scavenger Hunt photos have been posted.  Please check them out in the Photo section of this website.

I hear ya missed us, we're back... I brought my pencil!  Give me something to write on, man.

Schools are in (for the most part) and so is MAC!  This Saturday we will host our club run and club picnic from the brand new Levell's Park.  The run will commence at 9am (please note the time!), with the picnic event to start immediately afterwards.  PLEASE let me know if you and your family plan to attend by the end of Wednesday (today) so we can purchase the burgers/dogs/rolls/ketchup/water balloons/etc... There is no cost but you are asked to supply your own drinks and covered dish to share.  We will be in Pavilion #2.  Extra chairs may also be nice if'n you like to sit down.  The grilling will commence around 11-11:30ish.  Our last headcount was 70.

The Peach Festival Results are finally posted on the Shutterfly site (thanks James & Geoff).  I've also attached a pdf of the results.  Please let me know if there are any discrepancies.  The bottom line is that we raised a lot of money for the general athletic scholarship funds for the area schules and had the second highest number of registrants ever (298) and finishers (274). 

Our 2nd MAC/Premier PT Scavenger Hunt was also a big hit, despite one area school having a minimal presence.  This event will help fund MAC's running scholarship fund, which is beginning to take shape.  Thanks to all who participated. 

Chris Ward has suckered me into a new event, scheduled for October 11 at Frightland.  It is a team 5k Mudfest thingie.  Here's the link: http://www.delawaremudrun.com/.  Please don't let me get dirty alone!  Okay, let me rephrase that...   Looks like fun, so either form a team or join a team.  And a direct quote from Chris, "As for the older people on the list that might think they can't do something like this remember we have Andy on our team, and lets face it, you can't get much older than that."  Need I say more?

Last note... if you are running Bottle & Cork this year, please take note of the earlier start time.  I think it really should read 'the bar will be open earlier'.  Race date is September 12. 

Hope to see you on the roads, tracks, trails and picnic benches... soooo, how far did YOU run today?

captain mud-boy

Hello,

Photos are now posted on the Photo tab of the website.  We hope to have the complete race results posted later this weekend.

Thanks for your patience and enjoy!

Geoff

Hi All,

Once a year, Captain Andy leaves his laptop behind and retreats to the beach to rejuvenate his clever mind.   I’m sure I can speak for many who will miss his rendition of the weekly MAC eNotes.   I have the honor again to fill in, but was told, “No poetry attempts”.    

This week’s run will be at Silver Lake starting at 8 am, but I’m sure we’ll have some 7 am early birds for extra mileage.

The 13^th Peach Festival 5k was a huge success. . . .AGAIN thanks to Pat Williams of Premier and his host of volunteers!  298 runners, walkers & kiddies crossed the line, making this one of the top years in participation and fund raising.  Proceeds for this race benefit student scholarships for MHS athletes and in 2011 will also be extended to the 1^s graduating class of Appoquinimink High.  There were many MAC age group winners too numerous to mention, but full results and photos will be posted on MAC’s website by the end of the week.  Congrats to Stef Taylor who won overall female for the second year in a row with a time of 19.53.  James Townsend was 2^nd overall male running a PR of 16.35.  Tom Windley has agreed to help pace James in next year’s Peach 5K, so he can regain his title as overall winner. 

Congrats to Courtney Chipouras for placing in her AG at the Lums Pond Duathlon and to Brandon Cordero for completing his first sprint Triathlon.  Let me know if I’ve missed any one.

Last night we held the 2^nd Annual Scavenger Hunt under threatening skies.  We started the event a few minutes early and kept it to 20 minutes so all our participants would be back before the storm.  Over 40 high school students participated from Appo, Red Lion & Middletown high schools.  Thank you to the coaches for your support.  Joe Ward was the mastermind behind this event as an outreach to our high school runners and to those clubs members looking for a different type of event.  It was great to look around and see so many new faces and we wish them all a terrific season.  Thank you to Joe and Barb for setting up and getting all the supplies and to Premier for hosting the event.

Just a reminder, the club's picnic gathering will be held at Levell's Park on Saturday, August 29, with the club run starting at 9 am.   This is an invitation to you and your family members.  There is no cost, we just need a head count, so if you’re coming, please send an e-mail to Andy.   MAC will supply meats, condiments, and rolls.  Please supply your own drinks  and  a side dish/ dessert  to share with everyone.  We’ll start grilling around 11:15-11:30am. 

The Glasgow Fiasco 5k which benefits the Red Lion Athletic Boosters is this Saturday, start is at 8:30am, the Kiddie K starts at 8:25am.  Please contact Keith Crispin or check out the MAC Photo Site (http://middletownathleticclubphotosite.shutterfly.com/) for the race application that contains all the information.  

One final note, we are holding a club run this Thursday (6:30pm) at Middletown High School.  We will be leaving from the parking lot.  There will be several running options (with all avoiding the track) and at several speeds.  Hope to see you there!

See you on the roads,

Jeanine  Heath

Hello,

We are planning on having a MAC run from the Middletown High School parking lot starting at 6:30.  This will be a non-track run.  We have multiple course choices and runners of every speed.  Please plan on joining us.

Thanks!

MAC Officers

Hello,

We hope to have the race results posted by the end of this week.  Some photos will be available starting this evening, with the remainder posted by the end of this week.  Please remember, that all you have to do is become a member of the site and the photos can be downloaded to your computer for free!

Thanks for your patience,

MAC Officers

Twas the week of the Peach Fest

The whole club was ready

The course it was set

And the training was steady

3.1 miles

Plus or minus a little

Double knot all your shoes

and watch where you spittle

We hope you will join us

To help, watch or race

MAC & Premier

Still setting the pace

So see you this weekend

Choco peaches for all

I'll be working the finish line

To make sure you don't crawl

This week's regular club run is the Peach Festival 5k... pretty much same time (Silver Lake), same time (0800) and same general runner's induced high!  There is also a kiddie K that starts about 0750.  Be sure to check out the app for the details.  Looking forward to seeing you!

Details on the club's picnic gathering... It will be held at Levell's Park on Saturday, August 29.  We will hold our club run from the park, starting at 0900 (*** NOTE the later start-time).  Immediately, afterwards, the partyin'  shall begin.  MAC will supply meats, condiments, grilling stuff and rolls.  Please supply your own drinks and also bring something to share with everyone.  We have reserved a pavilion for the day but chairs would also be helpful.  The grills will start firing up around 11:15-11:30am, so I'd expect the food to be ready starting around noony.  And I am working on a couple raffle items as well.  And by the way, there is no cost, fee, etc... to you and y'alls family.  So please join us!  (one note... the park does not permit alcohol (wink wink)).

Only one racing note to pass along... the tag team of Lambert & Lambert were at it again this past weekend as Jeremy ran a 19:18 (good for 6th overall/1st AG) and Dani was second overall female in 21:01, at the Race for Providence 5k. 

One race reminder... the Glasgow Fiasco 5k (supporting the Red Lion Athletic Boosters) is next Sataurday, the 22nd.  Keith Crispin is the new xc coach at Red Lion.  He sent out the race app the other day... please think of supporting his new schule and team. 

Hope to see you on the roads, tracks and trails... soooo, how far did YOU run today? 

captain robert frost

MAC's Tuesday night on the track group workout will be at Middletown High's track at 6:30pm.  A non-track group will also be available for folks who don't wanna run themselves dizzy.

'Suggested' workout for Tuesday evening...

12-15 minute warm-up

2 to 4 sets of the following:

1200m at CURRENT 5k race pace

400m rest interval

400m at GOAL 5k race pace

800m rest interval

12-15 minutes warm-down

Simple workout... pretty challenging but simple. 

Have a great workout!  I hope to see you on the roads, TRACKS and trails.

captain andy

Hello,

The photos of the Buffalo Stampede are now posted under the MAC Pictures tab.

Enjoy,

Geoff

I depart for a five day trip to Nawlins tomorrow and thusly wanted to make sure eNotes wasn't missed (as if any of you would miss ME!). 

MAC's regular weekly club run will take place Saturday at 0800 at .  Not sure about the 0700 group of overachievers, so talk amongst yourselves if you plan on being an earlier riser.  Also tonight (Tuesday) is MAC Track night at Mid-town's Big Red... 6:30pm.  Speed work on the track or an easy run elsewhere. 

Some racing news to report.... this is direct from , as Hector Opio reports during his tour there in the US Army: 

How is the weather back home? I hope that the temperature is below 97 at 4:30 A.M. Last Saturday I completed my first 5k here in  . I placed 2nd overall and first in my age group(18:36). As you can see, I am proudly wearing my MAC colors. Well CPT take care and see guys in December.  

Attached is the pic of Hector... he looks sooooo happy!  If you are so inclined, his email address is: hopio_pr@yahoo.com

Some other racing news... John Poore won his AG at the Blood Bank 5k on Sunday, in 19:24.  Irene Soucy ran a post-Stampede 5k in Dewey Sunday, recovering nicely to speed a 25:13, while daughter Elizabeth took 3rd in her AG in 30:50.  Sorry if I missed any other results... I check all three state sites from time to time.

Stampede was a GREAT event for MAC, with at least 20 club members running either the 5k or the 10k.  Results are not yet posted but keep checking http://www.ddsr.org/.  We had a huge turnout and lots of fun.  And what was up with the chilly temps?  Man, I almost wore a parka (that is not short for parakeet, by the way).

A couple upcoming races to report/remind:  4 Pete's Sake 5k is slated for this Saturday at .  The app is attached.  Also, the M.O.T. Running Company will be holding a CURE FOP 5K Race & Walk on Sunday afternoon, Sept. 27, at 2 p.m. at in - the site of last year's walk.  Check with Wendy Henke for more details. 

Two club notes - Peach Festival, August 15.  Save that date (and you have race apps)!  Also, a MAC event will be held August 29 (a Saturday) but the format has not yet been declared.  Any suggestions?  We should have it nailed down in the next eight days. 

Off to the land of borboun and beads...

Hope to see you on the roads, tracks and trails.... soooo, how far did YOU run today? 

captain ''

I had planned on writing this at 10:11:12 on 07/08/09 but alas I missed my time mark... no matter.  Please do not miss our weekly cub run this Saturday morning at 0800 at Silver Lake Elementary Schule.  The forecast is calling for pea soup so please bring a spoon.

Some 'across the ponds' racing news to report.  Keith Crispin & Mike Roth are currently visiting Germany on a city exchange program and both recently raced in a local 15k event.  Mike took 4th overall in 58:22 while Keith was 12th overall in 63:23.  Both enjoyed the post-race warm beer (ew).  Heading west, club member Kendall Savage made a splash in Hawaii (is that still a state?), running a very nice 52:15 10k and winning her AG (ladies 19 and under). 

Pat Boettcher placed 4th overall at last weekend's Firecracker 5k in Wilmington, in 17:03.  One last racing note... MOT Running Company came through with timing assistance again at the first ever Bethany Beach Firecracker 5k held 6/28.  I've perused for results but not been able to locate them.  Thanks to Dawn Land for the heads-up about MOTRC.  Other race results?  Please let me know...

Stampede is a week and a half off... please let me know if you are planning to run/race/volunteer as perhaps we can do some carpooling.  There is also the potential for a post-event trip to Henlopen to hang out for the rest of the day... perhaps an impromptu club social will break out?  Bring a swim suit, a frisbee and whatever SPF you need.

The Olde Tyme Peach Festival 5k is coming up fast.... really fast...  really really fast... Saturday, August 15.  Chocolate covered peaches for anyone who beats me (IF I'm healthy enough to race).  We'll have a new course this year (details to come) and the apps will be available by week's end.  They will be mailed and emailed and available on the website and stuffed in your shorts at each club run and delivered to your front door by racing elves and... Volunteers are needed so please contact Tom & Pat at Premier PTSP to sign up. 

Tuesday nights at the track seems to be going very well.  We'll do it again next week.  We meet at 6:30pm at Mid-town's wunnerful track.  Hope to see you there for some counterclockwise work.  There are a few non-oval-types who hits the roads for a few easy miles so don't fret it if you'd rather avoid trackwork.

Hope to see you on the roads, tracks and trails... sooooooooooooo, how far did YOU run today?

captain 'choco peaches' - yummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

Location: Middletown High School (6:30pm)

Greetings...

Tuesday night at the track this week.  For those not of that ilk, there will also be some easy road miles.  Meet-up time is 6:30pm.  Let's get giggy wit -it!

Suggested oval workout of the week...

2-4 x 800m at current 5k race pace w/ 400m rest interval between

800m rest after last hard 800, then...

4-6 x 200m at goal 5k race pace w/ 200m rest interval between

As always, get a nice 12-15 minute warm-up & 12-15 minute warm-down in.  Bring fluids as it's gettin' kinda soupy out lately. 

I hope to be joining in the fast frivolity some time before the summer is over...

captain '70%'

This week's MAC group run will take place on the C&D Canal (our first Saturday of the month destination).  We'll meet up at 0800 on the south side, near the Summit Church (just off Rte 896).  Please let me know if you need assistance finding the joint.  Look for the circling buzzards, as they've been alerted we are coming.

Fourth of July weekend means lots of local and regional race events.  A new fav site for me is the Washington Running Report (www.runwashington.com).  Very comprehensive schedule, including down the Delmarva Peninsula and up into PA.  It's a good source of news as well.

Race results from weeks' past... I missed Pat Boettcher's Father's Day 5k win in 17:03.  Apparently, the lack of sleep from the newborn Boettcher hasn't bothered daddy.  John Poore placed 3rd overall at the Mom's House 5k on the 25th, in 19:43. 

In the Race 4 Time 5k, Jeremy Lambert ran 19:37, with bride Dani in 21:16 (nice times!)  Matt Juck also ran, in 22:46.  HUGE and zippy field for this race.  At Sunday's Green Turtle 5k in OCMD, Jeanine 'turtle' Heath slothed her way to 2nd place female in 20:42 (apparently, the must-carry shell was too heavy for her).  Daughter Abby ran a very nice 25:17, good for 5th in her AG. 

Sorry if I missed anyone's results... report 'em if ya got 'em. 

Don't forget our mid-week track runs on Tuesdays at the Mid-town High track, 6:30pm.  It's a great way to juice up the legs for the Peach Festival.  Invite your friends, call the media, notify the local authorities! 

We are working on a mid-summer club gathering.  A shortie-pub crawl, night at the North Star, Brooks & Dunn concert, picnic in the new park and an RV trip to Yosemite have all been suggested.  Any other suggestions... let me know. 

I'm gettin' closer... hope to see you on the roads, tracks & trails... sooooooooooooo, how far did YOU run today?

captain 'I didn't get no turtle shell, waaaaaaaaaaaaaaah'

Summer's upon us, let the runners convene

Our little MAC group it makes quite a scene

We meet up at 8 at the Silver Lake School

Please don't miss out or we'll call you a fool

We stretch and we yak and we run a few miles

Then donuts we eat, which always bring smiles

So see you this weekend, I hope that you're there

Because if you're not, we'll make fun of your hair

(... or in my case, lack-thereof)

Our regular club run is this Saturday morning, 0800, at the Lake.  Hope to see you there!

Starting next Tuesday evening, we will begin weekly track sessions at Middletown High School's track.  Meet-up time is 6:30pm.  It is the same time the high school kids meet for their summer group runs.  I promise there will be no endless sessions of 400m repeats (most nights, anyway...).  A sample workout might be 3x800m at race pace, then 6x150m striders... and it will be at YOUR pace so no need to feel stressed.  Please let me know if you have any questions.

St. Andrew's tri is this weekend (father's day).  There may still be some need for volunteers so if you're just hanging out Sunday morning early, you've breezed through the Sunday paper, and the coffee's cold, head on over.  Good luck to MAC folks who are competing. 

It's also 5k season around the small wonder.  You can probably find a 5k almost every other night for the next six to eight weeks.  Don't forget the Stampede 5k/10k coming up mid-July (I have apps if you are interested).  MAC's next two big events are the Olde Tyme Peach Festival and the Scavenger Hunt, both in mid-August.  Ya gotta run at least one of these two or I will hunt you down and put YOU on my Scavenger Hunt list. 

Flag Day race in Mid-town last week had a few club members racing... Bob Clausen placed 5th overall (1st AG) in 20:17.  Dylan Conley (1st AG) and Matt Symes (2nd AG) also cracked the top 10.  Craig See ran what appears to be a PR in 25:49 (was it, dude?) and he beat daughter Jolene, who did win her AG.  Dizzy Lizzy Snyder was second in her AG in 26:20.  The mother/son tandem of Irene & Anthony Soucy (3rd AG) were seen talking about how dirty his room is.  Congrats all...

If you are racing and you want me to include your results, just let me know the why's and wherewithalls of your event(s). 

One other piece of news of note... the MOT Running Company summer race series has been cancelled.  Stop by the store on Main Street for more on that, or to just buy me a pair of those wool/bamboo socks.  Man, those things are comfy!

Hope to see you on the roads, tracks and trails.... soooooooooooo, how far did YOU run today? 

captain gimpy (once again...)

Fresh off a fantastic 5k race last week, MAC will again host its weekly club run at Silver Lake Elementary Schule at 0800.  Let's have a huge turnout! 

The results from last weekend's race AND pictures are now available on the MAC shutterfly site.  Go to www.macrunning.com and click on the link at the very bottom of the home page that says CLUB PHOTO SITE.  Thanks to Geoff Heath (the dad) for taking over 300 photos - even got some ugly ones of me.  Like THAT was hard to do...

Some upcoming events to keep in mind... the St. Andrew's Sprint Triathlon on Daddy's Day is in need of a few more volunteers.  Contact Mary Kay Waltemire at mwaltemire@verizon.net if you can pitch in.  The event is sold out and there are a few MAC members participating.  The music of the song 'My Ding-a-ling' comes to mind every time I think of that pond.  Good luck!

The Buffalo Stampede is slated for July 18 in Wyoming... Delaware.  I have a few apps left in the file if you are interested in preregistering and saving a few bucks.  I'll bring them along Saturday to the run. 

Attached is an app for a race scheduled for late July as well.  Rob Goodman asked me to pass along the following note:  Not sure if you remember one of the outstanding Concord runners from 3 years ago - and Piere Conlon?  His brother (Pete) graduated from Mt Pleasant and was recently diagnosed with cancer.  Unfortunately, the prognosis is not great.  Anyway, Ed Slate along with the Delaware Sports Club has organized a 5k fundraiser for Pete and the Conlon family for late July.

New MAC singlets will be delivered in about two weeks.  I have a waiting list of folks to whom I owe singlets.  Please let me know sizes if you are in need and how I might get them to you.  Saturdays the locker room is almost always there. 

We are looking at a summer social for the group.  Any ideas?  Perhaps a summer beer run or just an evening at the North Star?  A club picnic at the new park?  Maybe we streak up Broad Street at midnight?  Just looking for suggestions...

Hope to see you on the roads, tracks and trails... soooo, how far did YOU run today?

captain 'keep yer clothes on'

Hello,

I thought the single page format was getting a bit cluttered, so I have added a few new pages (buttons at the top) to the site and moved some of the stuff off the front page.  There is now a separate page for the MAC Calendar, MAC Guestbook/Comments and MAC Photos.  Please let me know what you think.

Thanks

Geoff

Please see the attachment for the complete list of results from the 2009 Race to Find a Cure 5K that was held on Saturday, June 6, 2009.

The Middletown Athletic Club (MAC), Premier Physcial Therapy and Sports Performance and the Relay for Life would like to offer a special thank you to all participants and volunteers for making this event a great success!

PHOTOS are listed below under the photo section!

This week's MAC run will take place on the same day (Saturday), at the same time (8am), at the same place (Silver Lake Elementary Schule).  The only difference?  It's a race! 

Okay, you really don't need to 'race' if you don't want, but PLEASE make plans to join us Saturday for the Race to Find a Cure 5k.  This event is being held in conjunction with the Relay for Life, which will be taking place at the same time.  Pop by Premier PT in person between now and then or register on raceday beginning at 0700 behind the school. 

If you are still interested in volunteering, contact Kevin 'shinbone' Douglas at kdouglas@wsfsbank.com.  See you Saturday! 

A few recent MAC race results to tell you about... Saturday biker Bill DuBois placed 5th in his AG and Mary Kay Waltemire took 3rd in her's at the Epilepsy Stroll 5k.  Sunday, Missy DelRosso ran a nice 25:28 and took 2nd in her AG at the Hear we Go 5k, while new member Dave 'air force one' Creppon placed 3rd overall at the Hall of Fame 5k. 

Multisport news...Courtney Chipouras was the 1st place overall woman in the Cascade Lake Duathlon in Western, MD.  Apparently Courtney likes hills.  You DO realize you live in Delaware? 

I have a bunch of apps for the Summer Stampede 5k/10k in Wyoming (Delaware), to be held July 18 this year.  Always a nice race if you're in to heat stroke... I will have them with me Saturday. 

One last note A... please let me know if you would be interested in weekly summer track work on a weeknight, and perhaps a regular 'track series'? 

One last note B... MAC has an opportunity to offer Mizuno warm-up suits (tops & bottoms) with our logo and sponsor logo (Premier) at a reduced cost to club members, from MOT Running Company.  Interested?  Again, please let me know.  If you'd like to see the suit in question, pop into the store on Main Street in Mid-town and take a looksie. 

Hope to see you on the roads, tracks and trails (and at the race this Saturday!)... soooooo, how far did YOU run today?

captain 'ready for summer racing'

This weekend, MAC will host its first trail run of the summer season.  We will meet up Saturday morning at 0800 on the C&D Canal (south side).  The trail head is just past the Summit Church, off Route 896.  These are usually fairly well-attended runs, so carpooling is a good idea.  And yes, the resident turkey buzzards are out, so beware... stragglers have been known to go missing. 

TONS of results from this past weekend...

John Poore placed 5th overall at the inaugural JWJ Foundation 5k on Saturday in 19:56... no ill-effects from Boston last month, man!  Also Saturday, Dawn Land won her age group at the 33rd annual Chestertown Tea Party 5k, running 23:28.  Great turnout for both the 5k & 10-miler and one of my all-time favorite races.  Ann Brown headed south of Monday and took 3rd in her AG at the Rusty Rudder 5k, running 22:50. 

And a great turnout for the Breast Cancer race in Middletown on Saturday, produced by MOT Running Company.  The MAC youth movement cleaned up the hardware!  The results are linked here (click on Breast Cancer 5k) - http://www.motrunningcompany.com/Fit_4_Life_Race_Series.html

I counted 17 MAC members in the field.  Thanks for supporting this event. 

Oh, and the second race in the summer series is tonight in Smyrna, the Fire Flay 5k.  Details can be found at the above link.  One other race event of note... Girls on the Run 5k is this Saturday in Wilmington.  Not much on the races 2 run website regarding details, but there is a name and number to call should you be interested. 

Thank you to everyone who came out and ran and helped out with the club track event on Monday... HUGE fun!  And yes, the geezers won.  I won't (geezers won) rub it in (geezers won) too terribly (geezers won) badly here but (geezers won) it was a (geezers won) lot of fun (geezers won). 

One last note... PLEASE do not forget to register for the Race to Find a Cure 5k next Saturday, June 6 at Silver Lake Park.  This is a MAC/Premier Physical Therapy-produced event and one we hope to put back on the running circuit with a successful re-debut.  It will also be our weekly club run next Saturday. 

Hope to see you on the roads, tracks and trails.  Sooooooo, how far did YOU run today?

captain (geezers won) Geezer

LOTS going on for everyone this weekend!  The first holiday of the unofficial summer season is here - why not start it off by joining us in a club run on Saturday at 0800 at Silver Lake Elementary Schule. 

If you'd prefer it a bit zippier or if you'd like to support a local business AND a good cause, sign up for MOT Running Company's first 'Fit for Life' 5k race of the year, to be held Saturday at 10am at the North Star, to benefit Breast Cancer Research.  There's also a 2k walk/jog.  Both start at 10am. 

Memorial Day Monday, it's the ongoing Hatfield's and McCoy's... the Punks versus Geezers Track Meet, at Middletown High School.  The first race goes off at 0800.  There are three relays and three open races, including a 1600 meter and 4000 meter track race.  No fee to MAC members, and $5 to anyone else (or just join MAC!).  I'll have apps there.  By the way, Geezers RULE, Punks DROOL.  And we'll win because the Punks will all be grounded.  heh heh heh

Congrats to Courtney 'multi-star' Chipouras for her 7th place overall/1st place female performance at the Riverwinds Duathlon three weeks ago.  She completed the run/bike/run/eat/drink/be merry event in 1:18:52, about a minute ahead of the 2nd place woman (who apparently knew the course better than Courtney but STILL lost to her). 

Marathon weekend in the first state was a success for three club marathoners, two halfies, one team and Keith.  I shall explain...

Our three full monty ladies all completed the new (slightly hillier) course in good time; Jeanine Heath (2nd AG - 3:19:58), Irene Soucy (4:10:13) and Kathy Hanley (4:14:30).  The 1/2 marathoners also did quite well; Erika Lukasiewicz (2nd AG - 1:38:01) and Judy 'the Tortoise' Nazarewycz (2:21:10). 

In team competition, C4 (the Conley clan - MOTRC central) placed second in the family division in 3:50:10.  Then there's Keith Crispin.  His team, Creek Road Runners, placed 6th in the overall team competition in 3:03:32.  Way to go gang!  Pictures are up at the Mac Shutterfly site.  You can find the link on the club website (listed belooooooooooooooooooooooooooow). 

Sorry if I missed anyone else's results... please report 'em to me and save me and my aging eyes. 

Quick reminder... the Race to Find a Cure 5k is fast approaching... 2 1/2 weeks away!  We still need a couple course marshall volunteers and loads of runners.  If you are not walking the Relay for Life that weekend, please consider running this event.  Races apps are on the website, www.macrunning.com. 

One last social note... MOT Running Company is hosting another Ladies Night at the store tomorrow evening from 6:30p-8:00p.  Cool stuff going on and 20% off women's stuff.  Hey, I like skorts. 

Our first trail run on the C&D Canal would normally take place on 6/6 but since that's raceday for ALL OF YOU, we'll move that up a week to May 30.  I'll remind you all next week. 

Hope to see you on the roads, tracks and trails... sooooo, how far did YOU run today? 

Captain 'how far is 4000 meters again?'

Hey, ya got TWO chances to hang with MAC this weekend:

The regular MAC run will take place this Saturday at Silver Lake Elementary School, beginning at 0800.  I'm not sure how many overachievers will be there early, since most are in marathon taper mode, so if you are planning to be there at 0700, let me know. 

Saturday evening after 6:00pm we will host our spring fling thing at the North Star.  You are on your own for food & beverage (we did not get critical mass for the catering... sorry).  There is no cost other than what you consume.  However, MOT Running Company has provided us with a few items to raffle off and as door prizes, including some warm-ups and a pair of shoes, so please bring some extra $$$.  Cash raised will go into the 'we need to purchase a racing clock' fund for the Club. 

Oh, and please shower some time between the club run and 6pm, eh? 

I did overlook one result from Boston last week... John Poore ran a very nice 3:30:10.  Congrats and sorry I missed it the first time. 

Speaking of marathons, the DE Marathon is sold out.  The team relay is approaching the same status (163 teams at last check... only 175 were allowed last year).  So far, team interest has pretty much folded up and gone home to play checkers.  Think fast and let me know TODAY if possible.  Also sold out is the St. Andrew's Sprint Triathlon, held in June.

Anyone headed to Broad Street this weekend?  Judy the Tortoise Nazarewycz is planning the northward venture.  Good luck! 

http://www.frankcwebbmemorialrace.org/FCW2009RegForm.doc.  Bob Clausen asked me to pass along this link for an event held in mid-May (for you non-marathoners).  It's a scholarship fundraiser in honor of Frank Webb.  Check out the link, please. 

Erika Lukasiewicz is hosting a sampling opportunity (see attached flier) for Mona Vie.  She swears by it.  It'll be held Friday, May 8th.  Go sample, then show up the next morning and let's see how fast you run!  Zoooooooooooooooooooooooom....

Lots of race results the past week or so... I'll try and get them all gathered up and dispense them next week, including the Race for our Soldiers & the American Odyssey goofs (we did well).  Racing season is upon us! 

Hope to see you on the roads, tracks, trails and at North Star Saturday.... soooo, how far did YOU run today? 

captain 'Gettysburg to DC - a piece of cake'

200 miles in 24-hours

Hope we have warmth and no April showers

MAC hoodaygofas is ready to roll

This race ain't for wimps, nor is it a stroll

But fun we will have, and run we will do

No chaffing allowed, and double knot every shoe

From Gettysburg to the District, team MAC will complete

12 folks on the team, that makes 24-feet.

Please wish us good luck, and a speedy arrival

Minimal odors and KD's survival

Oh, and Joe, about that 12% grade... you ain't gonna like it!

This weekend is the first ever American-Odyssey Relay event and MAC has one set of nut-jobs entered (led by the head nut-job, or so I'm told).  I promise to try to bring everyone back in tact.  And yes, a full report will be provided next week. 

The regular club run will still take place at Silver Lake Elementary School, 0800 this Saturday.  Last weekend was opening day for nearly every sport ever invented, and the accompanying parade, so Mid-town and the park should be a tad calmer. 

HUGE congrats to Mike Sadowsky & Keith Crispin for great showings at Monday's Boston Marathon.  Keith ran a great 3:04 and Mike weren't too far behind him, in 3:15.  There seemed to be a prevailing headwind on the course.  No jelly beans were seen hiding in the bushes, either.  Great race, guys!

A couple other results from last week... Chris Aitken ran a 1:53 at the Ocean City 1/2 Marathon two weekends ago, 91st out of the 350 entered.  Jolene See placed 3rd in her AG at the Think First 5k, in 27:38, about 46 seconds ahead of dad Craig. 

If you are up for a trail treat this weekend, TRAIL TRIPLE CROWN is Saturday at White Clay State Park, 9am rain or shine.  Actually there are four distances (a quadruple crown?); Marathon, Half-Marathon, 10K & 5K.  And last week I sent out an app for a 5k at Mid-town High school, also this SUNDAY.  Let me know if you want me to resend that one. 

Last note... MAC's Spring Fling Thing is set for Saturday, May 2 at the North Star.  The catered part has been dropped due to the lack of response, but the gathering will still take place, beginning at 6pm.  In other words, you're on your own for food AND drinks.  Jeanine has offered to arm wrestle anyone to pay for her margharitas.  This is a club fund raiser, so there will be some other ways to make that happen.  There's no cost to get in, however (translation - NO $15!).  PLEASE make plans to join us, eh?  Head count is 21 so far. 

Hope to see you on the roads, tracks and trails... So how far did YOU run today, and did you like it?

captain olfactory senses lacking

Is there any better day than April Fool's Day?  Let's start today's eNotes with a birthday wish to Wendy Henke.  And none other than Tiger Woods would like to say 'Welcome to the Masters, Wendy'.  (the preceeding quote was by an impersonator and does not represent the opinions of the quoted, his agents, family or sponsors, or that of the PGA Tour). 

Saturday's club run will be shifted up the road a tad to St. Andrew's for the Appoquiniminininnck Race for our River.  The event starts at 9am on the campus.  The 3-mile event is trail and good for runners and walkers.  http://www.apporiver.org/projects/CurrentProjects/Projects_C_WatershedRace.html is the direct race link.  The usual 8am gathering will also take place at Silver Lake Elementary School for 'the loop'. 

Speaking of St. Andrews... nine spots left (as of 10am this morning) in the sprint triathlon held Dad's Day weekend.  If you're planning it, you'd better get registered - TODAY!   

Congrats to Kathy 'Irish Dancer' Hanley for her fine 1:51 at the National 1/2 Marathon two weekends ago.  Anyone else head down that way?  I understand that has turned into a pretty good early spring race.  Any other race notes?  I really didn't look very closely this past week. 

A couple upcoming events... the 10th annual Make-a-Wish 10k/5k/free beer afterwards event is April 19 at Buckley's Tavern in Centreville (cause that 'r' MUST go before the 'e' up there).  You can run both events, but not sure if that entitles you to twice as many free beverages.  It's on the home page of www.races2run.com. 

Also, attached is the pdf race app for the Race to Find a Cure 5k, (a MAC/Premier PT-produced event, might I add) on June 6.  The course has been tentatively set, with four or five man made hills yet to be constructed, three water pits, an obstacle course, and Nitro from American Gladiator at the finish line, daring you to cross.  Okay, so there is one little geological anomaly, both otherwise, a good course. 

MAC - Hoodaygofas is in need of another body.  The American Odyssey Relay is the last weekend in April and we've lost a couple bodies to injury.  Is anyone interested in joining us for this 200-mile relay event?  We have 11 and could use a twelfth.  Let me know quickly... at present there are 9 guys and two ladies on the squad. 

Calendar note... May 2 at the North Star for the MAC spring fling thing.  We'll have the full skinny on that next eNotes. 

Hope to see you on the roads, tracks & trails...Soooooooo how far did YOU run today?

captain 'the joke's on you'

The weekly club run will be held as usual this Saturday at 0800 at Silver Lake Elementary Schule.  There is also a small group of mileage hounds meeting up at 0700 for some 'marathon or bust' training, also at Silver Lake.  Hope to see you there and at the obligataory donut/bagel run that inevitably follows.  We will be starting up the C& D Canal runs in May (first Saturday of the month & those summer holidays)...  a nice change of pace and always fun to do fartlek in the presence of buzzards. 

MAC had a nice showing at the first ever McGlynn's Pub 5k at People's Plaza last weekend.  Pat 'new daddy' Boettcher led the way with his 3rd place overall finish in 16:53.  His bride gave birth to their second a few days earlier, so apparently sleep deprivation hasn't set in yet.  The 'twins' Kendall Savage (1st AG) and Abby Heath (3rd AG) both PRed.  And fresh off his Princess 1/2 Marathon race, Craig See and daughter Jolene squeezed in under 30 minutes.  And yes, I raced and was fairly pleased - arm sleeves and all. 

Texas Terry Sullivan recently ran a marathon near Houston, completing the beer-free event in 3:45.  Not sure which marathon it was, but seem to recall Terry was pleased with the results.  The aforementioned Craig See ran a nice a respectable 2:22 at the Princess 1/2 Marathon held at Disney World a couple weeks back.  Nice tiera, dude...  One results correction to make... Larry Price DID finish Caesar Rodney (his 20th consecutive, by the way) in 2:30.  Apparently, the results have him listed as an 'unknown' finisher.  But there are eye witness reports, including Larry's, that state it was him.  Good job, Lawrence!

Upcoming stuff - There's a race at St Andrews next Saturday, 4/4.  It should be a small race. The web site is http://www.apporiver.org.  We are currently looking at MAC teams for the DE Marathon Relay in May.  Any interest, let me know and I'll what formulas I can put together.  We had three teams and several individuals run last year.  MAC club social at the North Star is set for Saturday, May 2.  Please plop that on your calendar.  The course, though not finalized, has been laid out for the upcoming Race to Find a Cure, to be held June 6.  The apps are completed and will be circulated shortly.  Since this is a club-produced event, please make plans to either run, volunteer or come out and support the event and the accompanying Relay for Life.  The MOT Running series starts April 25 with the Breast Cancer Awareness 5k... check out the series details at www.motrunningcompany.com or stop by the store on Main Street. 

Spring high school track season officially gets underway today.  Please come out and support the Mid-town Cavs and/or the Appo Quiniminks at a meet or three. 

One last note... nice pic of the Conley children on the cover of the recent Clipper Magazine (and Dylan was hat-less!).  Stop by the store for your autographs and foto opps.

Hope to see you on the roads, tracks & trails... Soooooo how far did YOU run today?

captain greensleeves

Tis the weekend of Caesar Rodney, fa la la la laaaaaaaas la la la la

Springtime running makes us jolly, fa la la la laaaaaaaaaa la la la la

Whether you're fast or if you're slow, fa la la la la la la la laaaaaaaaa

To Rodney Square you must go, fa la la laaaaaaaa la la la laaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

I think I hit all the fa la la's... if not, eh.  This is the weekend of the oldest road race in Delaware and this year, there is also an accompanying 5k.  The 5k starts at 0830 Sunday morning and 1/2 marathon at 0930.  There are quite a few MAC members entered or planning to enter.  The 1/2 mx entry list was approaching 1,000 at last check.  I'm planning to give the 5k a go... anyone else?  I did note a few odd folks actually entered in both events. 

If you are running either race or just coming down to yell 'don't suck!' at any of us, please gather on the steps of the Wilmington Trust Bank Building at 0915 for a MAC team foto.  And don't forget your MAC singlets, lest Tom track you down and make you need his services.  If you don't have one, see me Saturday morning at Silver Lake Elementary Schule, site of our regular weekly club run, at 0800.  The locker room is currently stocked! 

Congrats to Danny Goodman for his nice 34:57 at Sunday's JCC Snowball Run.  Dad Rob pulled out with a slight calf pull.  Either that or he realized Danny was gonna beat him!  I think dad still has the upper hand in this family rivalry.  And I didn't note any MAC runners in the Logan House 5k on Saturday, although there were close to 700 finishers.  Everyone must be saving themselves for this weekend.  If you have a race result you'd  like to post, just drop me a note. 

GREAT turnout for the first ever MAC ladies night this past Saturday.  And no one needed bailed out, so that's a good thing.  We are planning a club-wide social night for early May... details to follow shortly. 

Hope to see you on the roads, tracks, trails and SQUARES... soooo, how far did YOU run today? 

captain 'I shall taunt you a second time'

If you are interested in some hill work this weekend, you have two choices.  You can either a)  join the MAC anti-gravity players for our first Saturday of the month run-up to Rockford Tower or b) visit my backyard, where thanks to the recent snow, I was able to pile-up the largest hill (made of snow) between the Route 896 bridge and White Clay Creek State Park.  GREAT for sledding for wee ones!

There will also be the regular group of flat-land loopers meeting at Silver Lake Elementary School.  Both groups will meet-up at 0800.  Hope to see you at one or the other.  If I do see you at both, there's something wrong with either you or me... I'm going with 'me'.

MAC's Ladies Night is THIS SATURDAY, March 7.  Meet-up at 6pm or shortly there-after at the North Star for an evening of socializing and no kids/men/worries.  Men, there may be a hockey game on TV... or Dr. Phil.

Here's a HUGE 'Save the Date' for everyone... Saturday, June 6, 2009.  MAC has agreed to take over the race duties for the RACE TO FIND A CURE, in conjunction with the Relay for Life in Middletown.  This 5k event used to be on the Thursday evening prior to the Relay for Life.  MAC will run the event this year as a part of our growing series of events (the others include Peach Festival, Scavenger Hunt and the xc Challenge event).  PLEASE keep this date open as we'll need volunteers and participants!  Wanna help with the planning phases?  Contact me and I'll get you in touch with the Relay contact.  Joe Ward & Kevin Douglas will be the MAC point folks for this.  This event was always a favorite on the local scene... we get to bring it back! 

Congrats to speedy James Townsend on his recent 1:56.42 800m on the banked short loop of the Armory in NYC, at last week's Fast-Track Invitational.  Mr. 'almost as fast as Andy' runs for UD and aspires to some day be as bald as I am... and as fast.  Let me know if I missed any other race results.

This weekend's race events includes the Logan House 5k on Saturday and the JCC Snowball 5-miler on Sunday.  Check out www.races2run.com for details on either.  The racing season starts to heat up.  And of course, Caesar Rodney is next Sunday.  There is a 5k also associated with the half.  And in true Wayne Kursh fashion, you can actually run both!  The 5k starts one hour before the featured event.  Hope for REALLY crappy weather (like last year!).  Maybe that way, it might actually be nice...

Hope to see you on the roads, tracks and trails!  Sooooooo, how far did YOU run today?

captain andy

10 Running Rules to Remember

By Yishane Lee
Runner's World

1. Do Your Own Thing

Whether you're running or racing, go your own pace, in your own space. "It gets on my nerves when people sprint ahead, then stop and walk in front of me," says a high school harrier who goes by Sonic Runner online. "When you catch back up to them, they start sprinting." Conversely, ask before you match strides. A "partner" joined Tricia Lee of , for the entire length of her very first race. "He kept bumping into me—for 13.1 miles."

What annoys me? Guys that can't handle being beat by girls and try to sprint by me at the end!" —Kelsey Scheitlin Tallahassee,

2. Know Your Place

With 10.5 million people in races in 2007, starting lines get crowded, especially when ambitious (or impatient) runners and walkers start too far in front. "At the Disney marathon, there were some walkers four or five abreast, holding balloons and singing," says Stephan Pinchac of . "It was exhausting to get around them." If you find yourself slowing down, pull over to one side to let faster runners pass by.

3. Keep it Down

Sure, chatting helps pass the miles, but not everyone wants to eavesdrop. "I had to listen to three ladies discuss their bathroom schedules, and the impact of calcium on their you-know-what," says Margaret Vento-Wilson of . Other irritants: too-loud iPods, slapping footfalls, jangling keys, and beeping heart-rate monitors. "I ran a 5K next to a guy who kept screaming, 'Hell, hell, hell,'" says Tom McKlin of . "It was hell!"

4. Leash Your Best Friend

Bringing your pooch to road races is discouraged by most race directors, but many of your fellow competitors won't mind too much, as long as you keep your four-legged friend close. "At a crowded 8K last fall, a guy running with two dogs refused to tighten up their leashes, so they were constantly moving around and tripping people," says Gwyneth Shaw of . And no dog imitating, either, please. "A guy at the Lilac Bloomsday Run, in , , barked like a dog for 7.46 miles," says John Hildebrand of .

5. Watch Your Step

There is a reason why aid stations are often on both sides of crowded race courses—so you don't have to cut people off to get to them. "One year at the Lilac Bloomsday, a young runner crossed right in front of me to get to one of the tables, forcing me to come to a near-abrupt stop," says Rod Steadman of Spokane. "After a sip or two, he did it again!" Doing a run-walk plan? "Pull over to the side so you don't hurt someone behind you," says Laresa McIntyre of .

"To the guy at the marathon who used his cell to let his friends know the view at mile 14 was great: Please hang up the phone!" —Ron Harvey Tracy,

6. Aim Fluids Carefully

Yes, sometimes the fastest thing running is your nose. But please, focus on where you aim your snot rocket, or your spit. "One guy actually nailed me with a giant loogey during a training run on a path," says Wendy Shulik of . "I was behind him, unfortunately. I've also been splattered by spitters during many a race. So gross!" Also watch where you toss your half-finished cup of water. "I have never had blisters so huge, thanks to the butterfingers who poured a cupful down the back of my legs during the Marathon," says Chris Sahs of .

7. Don't Stink

"I once got stuck on a treadmill next to a person who reeked of smoke," says C.J. Epperson. Unpleasant odors carry outdoors, too. It should go without saying, but wear clean clothes and limit your use of personal products. "I ran the Chicago Marathon next to a guy who had slathered on smelly menthol stuff," says Pat Agnello of . "Phew-ee!" Runners tend to be forgiving of bodily functions, but there's a limit. "I ran behind a guy who smelled like he ate a ton of bean burritos and drank a gallon of green chile before the race," Joe McLennan of says. "He stunk, bad."

8. Dress for Your Mom

Unless it's part of the program, as with 's Bay to Breakers, refrain from silly costumes and minimalist attire. "Some friends and I ran the ING Georgia Marathon in last year, and if you were there, you'll remember the guy who was wearing nothing but a canary-yellow Speedo," Tom McKlin of says. "Mr. Banana Hammock was a little doughy, and once the sweat seeped through the Speedo...let's just say that parents were covering their children's eyes."

9. No Whining

"The ones who quit a quarter of the way through a race because they're tired—or worse, not beating everyone else—now that's infuriating!" says Coyla Coblentz of . Lapsed runners who have quit running entirely because they think it has wrecked some aspect of their bodies—and remind you repeatedly it will happen to you, just you wait!—deserve special opprobrium. Michael Chertoff, the secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, notes that his boss warns him off running all the time. The president, he says, "consistently tells me that I'm going to ruin my knees and that I should start to bike. I tell him I'm going to run as long as I can."

"I hate it when people yell, 'You're nearly there!' when there are still several miles to go. When there's no finish line in sight, I'm not 'nearly there'!" —Heather Shea Danbury,

10. Just Run

"The most annoying runners are those who are sure their way is the only way—no headphones, no loud talking, no this, no that," says Susan Funk of Mystic, . "Better to see more people out and exercising than defining who is doing it 'right.'" Adds Cindy Cauzzort of , "I don't mind making room for someone faster or going around someone slower. After all, we are only in competition with ourselves. It's not about winning—it's about finishing what you start."

Warmer weather is on its way... apparently no time soon, based upon the forecast temps for Saturday, but don't let THAT deter you from joining us for our weekly club run, this Saturday at 0800 at Silver Lake Elementary Schule.  The marathon training-types are meeting at 0700 for some additional mileage, so feel free to come out early.  We always loop back for the rest of the group...

Bring some change from your couch and join us at Dunkin Donut afterwards for some caffeine and carb reloading.  I plan on asking the ownership there to knock out a wall and enlarge the place.  Oh, and bring back my snickers hot chocolate!  Errrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr...

Ladies of MAC, listen up (and this has nothing to do with Valentine's Day, so get over it...).  Need a night out for some unwinding?  Join the other XX chromosones on Saturday, March 7 at the North Star in Middletown for an evening out.  Dinner, drinks, conversation, drinks, training secrets, drinks, making fun of the XY's, drinks, etc...   Get-together around 6pm.  And if you happen to over-inbibe, the men of MAC will come get you and deposit your carcas back home.   Hope you're able to make it... I won't see you there, unless you have a bunch of one dollar bills burning a hole in your running skirt.

No race results from the past week to speak of... C/R is fast approaching, as is the JCC Snowball Run (five miler).  Check out www.races2run.com for the area spring schedule. 

Please don't forget club dues are due 3/31.  If you aren't sure of your status, drop me a note. 

One last note... I've had some interest in additional club apparel.  If you are interested in some sort of technical apparel (coolmax tshirts, long sleeve, underwear) drop me a note.  There will be some cost associated with it to individual members, but I won't know what that is until I get an idea of what you may want (audience participation here, please...).  Thanks.

Hope to see you on the roads, tracks & trails!  Sooooo, how far did YOU run today?

captain 'give me dollah, give me dollah, give me dollah'

Greetings all!

It's time to request annual dues from you for your club membership.  I've attached a copy of the application for you to download, fill out and either mail to the PO Box or bring to a regular weekly run.  Many of the original members never filled out a club app, so I am asking you to do that now (it's a matter of legalese with the RRCA... sorry). 

There are a number of you who have already paid dues for the upcoming year.  If you have any questions, please let me know and I will check your status. 

Dues for the period April 1, 2009 through March 31, 2010 are the same as last year; $10 per person; $15 per family unit; $5 per student. 

I'm hopeful that all of you will renew.  Our club has grown from a headcount of less than 40 to over 100 in the past 12 months.  We helped the Peach Festival event contribute $600 more to the schools' scholarship funds this past year and hosted two brand new events. 

Premier Physical Therapy and Sports Performance has again agreed to be our angel sponsor, including covering the costs of singlets, a free eval for all club members and a generous savings for some of their services (check the website for specifics).  Please thank Pat, Tom and the staff when you see them.

I truly appreciate running with you all; and more importantly knowing you all.  Thank you!

captain andy

I just returned from Cali-forn-eye-a

Thus these here MAC notes were delayed by a day

I'm off of my schedule by 24 hours

At least I'm not chased by a guy named Jack Bowers

So here's this week's offering, being sent one day late

Please kiss me on Saturday and tell me I'm great!

I have a friend who religiously (some would say anally) tracks every mile run in every state he's visited.  He has at least four miles in every state in the .  I think I'm up to 26 states now.  Let's add to our totals this Saturday at our weekly MAC club run, to commence at 0800 at Silver Lake Elementary Schule.  Oh, and if you wear anything red or with hearts, you're not invited...

Saturday is the state high school indoor championship meet at the UD's indoor track facility.  The meet starts at 9am and probably goes ALL DAY LONG.  Good luck to the short oval runners.

Not a lot else on the racing scene this weekend.  There is a 10k in (check out www.washingtonruns.com for the details).  Next week is a nice 5-miler in Ambler, PA; http://www.aarclub.com/frostbite/default.htm.  Both are good tune-up events for those of you running the Caesar Rodney 1/2 in March. 

Speaking of C/R... I have one MAC team to enter (Howard Kutcher, Andy Norfleet, Keith Crispin, Joe Pittman, Doug Kenney, Jeanine Heath, Amy Brown).  Y'all have already registered, so there's nothing else you need to do.  I have a team form and will forward that to the race director.  I think Joyce Gibson is also running C/R.  Anyone else?  And let me know if you need a singlet for this... I have them in the locker room.  And no, it doesn't smell.

Hope to see you on the roads, tracks and trails!  Sooooo, how far did YOU run today?

captain andy

Well well well... we finally got some snow!  I was on the C&O Canal last week and there had been a snow that morning, giving me about 2 inches of the stuff on which to run.  Okay, bring on the groundhog.  They are mighty tasty!

Since Thanksgiving, we've been averaging almost 20 at each club run.  This Saturday is another chance to get together for a few miles as we'll meet at Silver Lake Elementary Schule at 0800.  The overachievers and those in marathon training for the spring will be there at 0700 for some extra miles.   Bring a couple extra bucks cause I can bet we'll end up at Dunkin Donuts afterwards.

Speaking of distance training... our next hill session will take place Saturday Feb. 7th up in Wilmington.  We meet at 0800 in the parking lot adjacent to the llamas and the Brandywine Zoo for a series of anti-gravity work up the Caesar Rodney hill (bottom to top it's two miles).  Some of us run these at race tempo, some don't.  But we do like to at least pair up for this one.  Let me know if you want more details.

I'm short on race results from the last week or so, but did want to give props to Mike Gonzo Sadowsky for a fine 9:31 3,000m at the recent UD Indoor Open track meet two Sundays ago.  Nice shootin' Tex!  I had a chance to run in a rare winter cross country race, held on the Belmont Plateau this past Sunday.  I covered the 8k course in 29:52 (ground was solid as concrete, even the goose poop!) and was 2nd master.  Anyone else venture into world of anaerobic endeavors? 

Quick Boston check - so far the aforementioned Gonzo and Keith Crispin are headed to the annual Hopkinton to Boston race.  Anyone else planning an April trip?  And who's in for the Delaware Marathon in May?  The course has been altered (again).  There will be a few MAC teams entered in the marathon relay.  No 10-miler this year but an open half Mx instead.  And the team runners will each run 6.55 miles.    

No further developments in a C/R 1/2 team.  There are four MAC runners running - Andy Norfleet, Keith, Doug RB Kenney and Jeanine RB2 Heath.  Anyone else?  We should do this sooner... not later, so let me know.

Hope to see you on the roads, tracks and trails... and NO slipping!   So, how far did YOU run today?

captain goose poop

From the entire editorial staff and management of the MAC eNotes, we hope you have a joyous holiday season.  Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah.  And may your runs be downhill with an ever so slight tailwind. 

By the way, I have been accused of housing multiple people inside my brain.  No I don't.  Yes you do.  Anyway...

Our regular club run will take place this Saturday at 0800 at Silver Lake Elementary School.  Please wear every single new running item you receive as a gift so that we may all revel in it with you.  Gift card?  Tape it to your new hat. 

A couple upcoming area races of which to remind you... this Sunday is the Race Against Time 5k in Wilmington.  January 11 is the annual freeze yer a** Icicle 10-miler, also in Wilmington.  Info for both can be found at www.races2run.com.  Let me know if you are planning either or iether or both (or niether).

Our next club hill training session is Saturday, Jan. 3 at 0800.  We meet in the parking lot adjacent to the Brandywine Zoo.  I got there early last time and realized they don't always have the gates to the parking lot opened in a timely manner.  The keeper of the key showed up at 0755 so we were good.... just a FYI.

Pub Crawl reminder... January 17 at 12noon, starting at KD's tavern.  The event is free to club members.  Non-members are $10.00.  Gee, for that they may as well join the club, eh?  Yes, I will have club apps available at the Tavern.  The post-North Star event will be held at Bogeys.  We have decided to go with the menu fare (aka 'You're on your own for food') but we will have a private room. 

Our recent group runs have been well-attended.  THANK YOU!  We try to have a running pace for everyone and almost always succeed.  

Hope to see you on the roads, tracks and trails.... soooooooo, how far did YOU run today?

captain next to last elf

This coming week we are scheduling two club runs (for you overachiever-types).  The first is our regular club run at Silver Lake Elementary Schule this Saturday, 0800.  There is a small group of us who gather around 7:10am for either an extra six miles or a game of flag football.  The second run will take place Christmas Eve, also at 0800 at Silver Lake.  If your boss isn't a Scrooge and you've finished all of your holiday prep, come join us for reindeer practice.  (egg nog not included).

One race result that was overlooked... great job Joe Pittman at the Boars Head 5k in Charlottesville, VA back on Thanksgiving Day.  Joe ran a nice 19:30 on a hilly course for 10th overall/2nd AG. 

The Pub Crawl is approaching (one month from today)... shirt orders have been good (at least 23 thus far).  Something new this year... rather than take the party to someone's house afterwards, we will move the show to Bogey's by car after the last bar stop (The North Star - the route has been reversed this year).  We do have access to a private room and have the option of having them cater it for $10 per person.  The other option is to just order from the menu.  We need to let them know by 1/5 if we plan on the catering option.  Please give me some feedback.

The first 12-person MAC team for the American Odessey 200 mile Relay is complete (for the most part - NO INJURIES).  This little weekend event takes place April 24-25 (Fr-Sa) and covers a route from Gettysburg to DC.  Shout if you want more info and I'll shoot you the website.  If you do this event, leave your sense of smell at home.... it isn't pretty.

The MAC website update is complete... go check out www.macrunning.com and let me know what you think.  Thanks to Tom at Premier PTSP for getting that taken care of for us.  Read the RESULTS post for a review of the club for 2008.  Any website suggestions - let me know. 

Hope to see you on the roads, tracks & trails.... sooooooooooo, how far did YOU run today?

captain andy

Good news, sort of, for the UD Men's running programs.

http://www.delawareonline.com/article/20081210/SPORTS07/812100367/1002/SPORTS

My fingers are cold so apologies in advance for typos... 

Two runs to keep in mind as we head towards the holiday weekend.  First is tomorrow's MS 5k/10k run/walk/calorie disposer so you can crank on the turkey and stuffing event.  The 10k starts at 9am and the 5k at 10:15.  Check out www.races2run.com for details.  A bunch of us will be there.

Our regular club run is Saturday at Silver frozen Lake Elementary Schule at 0800.  So long as I have on gloves, I'll be fine... thanks for asking! 

Anyone planning to run the DE State Open XC race at Brandywine on Saturday?  I know Rob Goodman is headed there, looking for one last chance to beat his son (in a race, anyway)... kinda the way I viewed the Punk v Geezer thing with nephew Geoffrey!  Good luck in the mud.

Lots of race results from this past weekend... apologies up front if I missed your name as I perused through.  Please let me know...

I only caught Howard 'Gobi man' Kutcher from Philly, in a time of 4:07.  Cold and blustery day!  At the inaugural Rehoboth Marathon and Mx Relay, John Costello ran a 3:53 and Pat 'punk beater' Boettcher ran 3:00:04... couldn't find four seconds, eh?  Nice race guys!  In the Relay division, Irene Soucy and Tina Conley teamed up on Team Kickin' Chicks to run a 4:10.  Chris Aitken was also on a team, running a 1:53 for his leg.  Bet THAT was a nice warm calm day at the beach.

The second oldest race in the state is the Newark Turkey Trot.  In the 10k race, Doug 'special K' Kenney led the way for MAc placing 8th overall in 41:51.  Erika Lukasiewicz placed 3rd overall in the women's division in 45:06.  Rob Pritchard ran his first eveer 10k in 57:05.  Just ahead of him was stick dude Craig See in 56:49.  In the 5k, James 'duckin' the Captain' Townsend was 3rd overall in 17:35 (nice time!).  Newbies Justin Geissler (20:00) and Nadia Cumming (23:14) were both AG placers.  Craig See liked the course so much he doubled back and also ran the 5k... musta been well marked.

One training note to keep in mind... Caesar Rodney ain't THAT far off.  We'll begin our hill sessions at Rockford in early December, with the first one schedule for 12/6.  We'll meet in the parking lot adjacent to the zoo at 0800.  Plan on the first Saturday of each month (Jan, Feb & Mar) with C/R 1/2 on Sunday March 15.  If you are not running C/R, this is still a great way to get some good strength/tempo work in during the winter. 

The Club will be working to organize a meeting with other like-minded but upset running and community-types regarding the threatened dismantling of the UD men's xc & track programs.  I think if we approach this correctly, we may be able to have a positive impact on the outcome.  Let me know if you have any ideas... details will be coming next week. 

Lastly... pub crawl details were sent out Sunday.  Let me know if you have any questions!  We're looking forward to our mobile party.

Hope to see you on the roads, tracks & trails... with gloves on!  Soooooo, how far did you run today?  Oh, and save the neck for me, Clark.

captain gizzard

The 4th annual mobile party, to take place Saturday, January 17, 2009 beginning at 12 noon.  The route is '98%' certain, so there is an ever so slight chance of a change, but I'd doubt it at this point.

A couple of important notes...

If you want a shirt, the number and size(s) order must be placed by Saturday 12/20, along with the $10 per shirt payment.  Payment must be in advance.  If you want to mail it to me, that's fine... just ask and I'll provide my address.  Make checks out to MAC.  This year I must have the $$$ in advance.

The after-crawl will take place at Bogies.  We are debating whether to just buy food off the menu or have it catered by Bogies (at $10 per person).  Drinks are on you and we are not permitted to bring food from home.  There is a separate room for us that has been reserved, cause we know how out of control some of you can be.  Parents and other non-MAC members are welcome to the afterparty.

This year's crawl is a free club event (meaning no registration fee).  Again, non-club members, parents, etc... are welcome to participate but there will be a $10 registration fee charged.  And as always, what you consume is your responsibility.  A sign-in sheet with be present at KD's Tavern for both club and non-club members. 

Questions?  Feel free to contact me.  Hope to see you on the roads, tracks, trails, and bar stools!

captain andy 

THE FOURTH ANNUAL ATHLETIC CLUB ‘Pub Crawl’ IS SET FOR SATURDAY, JANUARY 17, BEGINNING AT 12:00PM AND WILL WIND ITS WAY THROUGH SEVEN (7) DIFFERENT ‘REFRESHMENT’ STOPS. 

THIS YEAR’S STEP-OFF POINT WILL BE KAY DEE’S (also known as Kevin Douglas’ residence).  FROM THERE IT WILL HEAD TO THE SAND BAR, TOM FOOLERY’S, BUFFALO WILD WINGS, THE NEW WITHERSPOONS, TEQUILA’S AND WILL END AT THE NORTH STAR. 

THIS YEAR, THE WEBSITE ‘MAP MY RUN’ WAS USED TO DETERMINE THAT THE COURSE WAS ENTIRELY TOO LONG.  HOWEVER, IT’S PROBABLY CLOSE TO 4.55 MILES. 

AFTER THE LAST STOP, CLUB MEMBERS AND FAMILY’S ARE INVITED TO ATTEND A CLUB POST-DRINK DRINK-OFF AT BOGIES, SITE OF THE ORIGINAL PUB CRAWL KICK-OFF.  BRING CASH…     

KEVIN DOUGLAS, FRESH OFF HIS TRIP TO COMMUNE WITH THE TIBETAN MONKS STATED “If I’m gonna run that far, there better be beer.”  READERS WILL NOTE THE LAST TIME MR. DOUGLAS RAN THAT FAR, HE FLIPPED OFF THE AUTHOR WITH BOTH BIRDS. 

THE EVENT ENTRY FEE IS FREE TO ALL CURRENT MAC MEMBERS BUT WILL COST $1,000,000.00 TO NON-MEMBERS.  HOWEVER, IF YOU PURCHASE A BEVERAGE FOR ANY CURRENT MEMBER, $10 WILL PROBABLY SUFFICE.   T-SHIRTS WILL BE AVAILABLE BUT ORDERS AND THE SCRATCH MUST BE RECEIVED BY DECEMBER 20, 2008.  SHIRTS WILL ALSO BE $10.00 EACH, OR $25 IF WE DON’T LIKE YOU. 

THE ATHLETIC CLUB IS MADE UP OF A BUNCH OF LOCAL MISCREANTS WHO HAVE NO HOME LIFE AND SPEND COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF TIME THINKING UP THESE DUMB EVENTS.  RUNNERS OF ALL ABILITY AND MINDSET LEVELS ARE WELCOME!    

It might say November, but it's feeling like January!  This week's club run will take place from the frozen tundra of Silver Lake Elementary schule, where the grass and pavement have the same amount of 'give' to them.  Start-time is the usual... 0800.  Bring a speedo and think warm thoughts. 

Thank you to everyone who made our first MAC XC Challenge event a success.  23 finishers and lots of gloating by old people took place.  I am certain the young 'uns will organize better next year.  The final tally was Geezers-16, Punks -45.  They've already challenged us to a track meet in the late spring.

A BIG thank you to everyone who helped with set-up, results, finishing chute, etc... Tom and Premier PT was HUGE!  Nick Ward and mom Barb came out and shivered for everyone.  My bride Adrienne and her 1/16/06 sister Jeanine worked the finish line with Tom.  And Geoff took some GREAT pics, which have been posted on the new shutterfly site.  http://middletownathleticclubphotosite.shutterfly.com/   I hope I didn't miss anyone.  Apologies if I did...

Congrats to Denise Beaston for her 1/2 marathon walk in San Antonio (I hope it was COLD - heh heh) in the name of 'Strider for Hope'.  She is still in need of some fund-raising assistance, so check out www.wellnessdelaware.org to navigate to her fund-raising site. 

The 2009 version of the MAC Pub Crawl will take place on January 17, 2009, beginning at 12noon.  It's approximately 4.35 miles and will wind it's way from KD's Tavern on Broad Street to the North Star.  Including KD's, there are seven 'refreshment' stops on the route this year.  The post-crawl bash will take place at Bogies.  The event is free to club members and $10 to non-members (again, just join the club!).  We MAY have Bogies cater the din din, which will also have a smallish fee associated with it for everyone.  T-shirt orders will be accepted through Dec. 20 and payment is due in advance this year (I still owe the shirt lady money from last year!).  The press release will be coming shortly with details.  Oh, and don't fret, the Icicle run is the Sunday BEFORE the Pub Crawl... you'll have six days to recover.

Good luck to Philly Marathoners and 8kers this weekend...gonna be below normal temps but doesn't appear that it will be THIS cold come Sunday.  One of our new members Chris Aitkens is running Disney in January.  The long range forecast is for temps in the 20's and tinkerbell to be fully clothed... sorry dude.

Hope to see you all on the roads, tracks and trails!  Sooooo, how far did YOU run today?

captain geezer

MAC xc Challenge Results (aka PUNKS v GEEZERS) –

Sunday, Nov. 16 @ 2pm, cold, overcast and blustery (45 degrees)

1. Mike Roth (G) – 17:38

2. Steve Majkrzak (G) – 17:53

3. Pat Boettcher (G) – 17:54

4. Mike GONZO Sadowsky (G) – 18:14

5. Kevin McLaughlin (P) – 18:25

6. Andy Shearer (G) – 18:27

7. Geoffrey Heath (P) – 18:32

8. Robert Goodman (G) – 18:34

9. Joe Pittman (G) – 19:30

10. Brandon Cordero (P) – 19:55

11. Alex Nepon (P) – 20:17

12. John Poore (G) – 20:20

13. Chris Ward (G) – 20:41

14.  Erik Witman (P) – 21:12

15. Chris B. Rossi (P) – 21:14

16. Doug Kenney (G) – 21:15

17. Nadia Cumming (P) – 22:43

18. Wendy Henke (G) – 23:09

19. Howard Kutcher (G) – 24:05

20. Amy Alexander (P) – 26:08

21. Scott Witman (G) – 26:12

22. Kendall Savage (P) – 29:24

23. Abby Heath (P) – 29:24

DNF – Craig See

DNF – Jolene See

Subject: MAC eNotes, 11-12

Run fast, take chances!  We'll be meeting up this Saturday at 0800 (back to the regular time) for our weekly club run at Silver Lake Elementary Schule.  We had a nice turnout last week and look forward to meeting up with more of you. 

Afterwards, we'll be venturing up to the Sunrise Bagel for a new nibblin's and talk about the 2009 version of the MAC Pub Crawl.  Bring some ideas and potential watering holes that you'd like to see make the final cut.  We have about 9 weeks until the 4th annual version of this crooked parade.  If you're not running with the group, carbo & caffeine replenishment will be around 9:15am. 

Don't forget Sunday's MAC xc Challenge event at Lum's Pond, Area 1.  Race time is 2pm and set-up/registration starts around 1pm or whenever I mosey on in.  The available bathrooms are in areas 2 & 5, NOT area 1.  I'll try and finagle something but don't count on it.  This is a LOW-FRILLS event... no cost to current club members and $5 to non-members.  I'm thinking about handing out cans of soup to the top 6... really.  If the weather is decent, plan on hanging out afterwards and mingling. 

Attached is a flyer I received from Denise Beaston, who is walking in one of the cancer awareness events in (is it ?  I've forgotten... sorry).  Anyway, she's looking for some fundraising assistance. 

check - who's running Philly?  I know of a couple of you who are entered.  There's also a marathon and mx relay in Rehoboth on 11/22.  Check out www.seashorestriders.com for details.  

Today's paper is carrying some potentially not-so-good news for UD running fans.  Here's the link to the story: http://www.delawareonline.com/article/20081112/SPORTS11/311120002/1032

Title IX has outlived its usefullness.  Ridiculous...

Hope to see you on the roads, tracks & trails (and continue to see UD runners there as well)... sooooooo, how far did YOU run today? 

captain anti-Title IX