Running the Poconos and Beyond

stuff ’round the mill

“Gold medals aren’t really made of gold. They’re made of sweat, determination, and a hard-to-find alloy called guts.”

-Dan Gable

During my journey from Pocono Raceway to the Stadium I thanked as many volunteers as possible for being there. At least 3/4′s of them yelled back something like “thank you for supporting the Red Cross!” others replied “we wouldn’t have a race without you runners!” Mutual benefit of this nature is when an event really comes together, when the work becomes enjoyable and everybody goes home feeling rewarded. It gives you a warm and connected feeling when you thank someone and they reply in kind, we really are all in this together, each of us putting our talents, our gifts, into one pot. Thank God, and the Red Cross, that there will be a time next year when we can do this again!

I ran with a man from Connecticut for a few miles who said he isn’t much of a runner but he is very involved with the racing events in the New England area, he works as an announcer for a lot of races. We chatted about Boston and what to expect next year and I commented that my hope is Boston will open their event to at least 100,000 runners for 2014. The guy laughed and said “that’s the number being thrown around;” he continued, “we’ll see if the communities that the marathon goes through will allow it?” I can’t help but think about the spectacular sight of 100,000 marathoners celebrating the Boston Marathon would be! As runners and spectators in 2014 we will rock that city like it’s never been rocked before!

FWIW: We have a very large group of local runners entered in Steamtown this year. Let’s get training! Don Jewell and Bill Carlton are working on a “long run” weekend training program for us geezers! More info as it becomes available. Meanwhile, if some of you younger and fast folks would like to set a program from one of the many good ones available I will be happy to help y’all set it up. Please let me know if I can help.

Who’s running God’s Country??

Is anybody planning to do the PA GRAND CANYON MARATHON?

06/08 – THE MCDADE TRAIL 50K – Milford to Hialeah: Now that we know the date for the Josh Miller 5K I recommend we do this Saturday AM. Bill Gaa reports there is one bridge out on the upper end so we will have to bypass that area by either working our way to the highway or to the river Please send me an email if you have interest in this

THIS WEEKEND:

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND: This year is the 50th anniversary of my high school graduation and the 20th anniversary of my 1st marathon. In 1963 after the graduation ceremony many asked me are you going to this or that party. My response was no, I’m going home to get some sleep; I start work tonight as a knitting machine mechanic trainee at American Knitting Mills in Bally PA. It was time for me to start getting my education. In less than a year Bonne and I would be married, starting a family, and I had no time to waste at celebrations, it was time to get to work. Ya see, I was the lucky one, I was to have a beautiful wife and a wonderful family, I had a plan I developed which I was determined to fulfill. I knew what I wanted and I knew I would only reach my goals through long persistent hard work.

Many of my friends, family and loved ones were not as lucky as me. Many of them went to Vietnam…and some never returned. Some returned home changed physically and mentally, never to regain the happiness, the joy, and optimism we once shared in our youth. Right or wrong they went to fulfill what they felt was their duty to God and Country. I was busy working and paid little attention as many in our country became hostile in attitude towards our returning military. I was confused, I was upset but I remained silent! Today I am ashamed of my silence while so many good people with good intentions were treated so damn shamefully!

Saturday and Sunday will surely find the Mill Rats scurrying all over hill and dale spreading their heavenly disease.

Join ‘em if you dare, it is catching! I hope to be there.

Lord willin’ I will be here at the 5K Memorial Day in honor of those who’ve made a sacrifice that we all may live with freedom and hope! Please come and run/walk with us if you can.

05/27 – TORTISE & THE HARE – http://www.tortoiseharerace.org MEMORIAL DAY!

GROUP SOCIAL & TRAINING – RUNNING – CYCLING – SWIMMING:

AMERICAN RIBBON MILL on ANN STREET in Stroudsburg

Mill Rats run/walk/cycle – 7:30 AM daily – Wed evening at 5:15 PM – walkers & runners from very doable walking paces through running paces from 12 mpm to 7 mpm. Distances are from 3 miles to 20 and more at times. There is a fit for you, please join us!

POCONO FAMILY YMCA – http://poconoymca.org/ Group social/training runs – 6 pm Tue & Thur evenings, meet at the front door. Dan Rusk and Scott Ewing sewing1950@yahoo.com – FROM SCOTT – Runners do not have to be members of the YMCA or any other organization to run with us. We encourage beginner runners to come out with us and highly recommend runners should wear reflective vests/jackets/hats/gloves when running, especially with the Y group on Tues/Thurs.

POCONO AREA RUNNING CLUB – www.poconoarearunningclub.com – parc@ptd.net – & FACEBOOK.

TRI POCONO MULTISPORT CLUB – Jeff Silvernale – 570-807-0349 – jsilvernale@vertellus.com and FACEBOOK

READY SET RUN (shoes & running apparel plus all sorts of running/walking paraphernalia) – 431 Main Street, Stroudsburg – Trish D’Imperio – Facebook.

FIRST STRIDES – Women’s Beginner Walking and Running Program www.firststrides.com for more information

This program is for women ages 12 – 112. It is a gradual 12 week program to get you walking, combination of walking/running, or jogging at a pace that is right for you.

Two Locations:

Stroudsburg – Starts Monday, March 25 at 6:15 pm. Meet at Stroudsburg Intermediate Elementary School on Chipperfield Drive.

Brodheadsville – Starts Tuesday, March 26 at 6:15 pm. Meet at the JC Mills School off of Rt 115.

VERTICAL EARTH MOUNTAIN SPORTS – 762 main street Stroudsburg, PA 18360 – 570-872-9088 – http://www.verticalearthinc.com/events – This is a fabulous bike and bike paraphernalia store!!!

LISA PIZZUTO – ESU Women’s swimming coach and ADULT SWIM PROGRAM DIRECTOR – LPizzuto@po-box.esu.edu

UNLIMITED PERSONAL TRAINING – 1240 North 9th St. Stroudsburg, PA Across from Grey Chevrolet on rt 611.

570-242-8910 – Kelly Scot Smith

STROUD CROSS FIT – GAYLEMARIE KOLB – www.StroudCrossFit.com – facebook.com/stroudcrossfit

PRETZEL CITY SPORTS – http://pretzelcitysports.com/adventure.html a great resource for races all over eastern PA

JESSICA DEPETE AT FREE FLOW ACUPUNCTURE

Keeping runners up and running since 2005!

435 Main Street (3 doors down from Ready Set Run!), Stroudsburg PA 18360

570.801.1369 www.freeflowacu.com www.facebook.com/jessicadepetelac

RUNNING THE POCONO’S and BEYOND – http://blogs.thepoconos.com/running-the-poconos/

If you wish to be added or removed from “stuff ’round the mill” send me an email.

Folks, for those of you interested in serious racing and perhaps more importantly serious training, you should know your VO2 max and here is a great way to learn what it is. Just sayin’….

FROM MATT AT ESU:

Thanks for getting back to me. Just wanted to clear a few things up regarding dates before getting back to you.

Participants will report to East Stroudsburg University for testing on three occasions. The first session will involve a VO2max test on a treadmill. The next two sessions will be simulated 10k races on a treadmill following ice slurry ingestions with at least 72 hours between tests. Core temperature, performance and ratings of exertion will be collected. Pace can be adjusted by the participants at any time throughout the simulated races. The first test sessions can be completed either this week or the week of June 2. Participants will have access to all their information following the completion of the study. We are currently seeking males over the age of 18. Those interested are encouraged to provide their 10k PR.

Thanks for your help,

Matt Miller – mcm5099@live.esu.edu

East Stroudsburg University

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FROM JEFF SILVERNALE:
A couple things. Tri Pocono Multisport club was all over the podium. In the sprint distance, all entered received an award including the coveted “Spirit of the Bear” award that honors an athlete who embraces the challenge of the Black Bear Triathlon and measures success not in hours, minutes and seconds but by the magnitude of the challenge, awarded to our very own Ken Termini. Congratulations Ken, a hard-working chap with a load of gusto took on the Bear and showed the spirit necessary to conquer it. He says the prize money (yes that’s right) will go toward the boys basketball team he coaches.

Sprint Distance: Some solid performances from the ladies with Ashley Stumpp who finished 4th woman and Jocelyn Shilling 6th woman followed by Nikki Perschy 12th woman and Darlene Sabol 19th woman. Ashley was first out of the water and first off the bike, but alas her legs were disciplined in two of three so she hung on and just missed the podium. Jocelyn struggled through the swim, and although she passed a lot of people on the bike and run she couldn’t catch the podium. Nikki and Darlene showed the depth of our club by rounding out the top 19 spots. Awesome work. Sliv-on-the-Shiv Silvernale hopped on the #2 podium, bettering by 1 from last year. I’ll tell you, there was no catching the 17yr old punk that schooled me in all three disciplines. So I cracked a beer and had to sing-song in front of him “neener neener neener”. OK, not really, but it’s about the only thing I had over him. I didn’t see him last year since he was still in daycare, but he’ll be tough to catch going forward. Kudos to him.

Olympic Distance: We all know George Fair is an unbelievable athlete and he rocked it with an 8th overall in the Olympic. He told me he felt a bit sluggish and even used my favorite technique in the swim to catch his breath (backstroke) so I can’t wait for him to be firing on all pistons at the next one. His competition was fierce with an exceptional pro who took first as well as some collegiate aces, although I must give props to the one 49yr old that did manage to sneak by him by a few seconds. Rodrigo Sagastagui and Kelly Smith were 9th and 10th in their very competitive age group and within seconds of each other (separated by one other competitor). They had nearly identical swims and Rodrigo took the bike while Kelly took the run. Rob Glowinski rounded out the team with his second career tri (his first was the Pocono Half Iron last year – ouch). Rob made podium for Clydesdales and stomped the bike, but unfortunately was up against a running swimmer (swimming runner??). Rob is improving all the time and I can’t wait to see what he does with the tri.

There were a few other locals that I didn’t know, but I did meet Allen Geffert who expressed interest in Tri Pocono and who would be a nice addition since he finished 34th overall and 2nd in age in the Sprint. I hope to introduce the others to our club as well, which can be found on Facebook at “Tri Pocono”. Tri Pocono has some cross-over members with PARC who did well in the Marathon too, but I believe you might have put out a blurb about them.

THE BLACK BEAR TRIATHLON – http://www.cgiracing.com/blackbeartri/Home.aspx
http://www.j-chipusa.com/results.php?eventid=9423&p=0 I may have missed some/many??
Half Iron:
2064 Morgan, Donlan Saylorsburg, PA 39 M 6:04:54.1 9 in age
2009 Burkholder, Daniel Pocono Lake, PA 38 M 6:26:16.0 15 in age
1123 Glowinski, Robert Bushkill, PA 46 M 3:20:16.4 3 in age
Sprint Triathlon F
213 Stumpp, Ashley Northampton, PA 28 F 01:48:16.4 2nd in age
169 Perschy, Nikki East Stroudsburg, PA 34 F 1:58:28.4 2nd in age
162 Moore, Natasha Effort, PA 39 F 3:10:30.8 8 in age
155 Kron, Jeanne Brodheadsville, PA 43 F 2:00:05.0 1st in age
172 Sabol, Darlene East Stroudsburg, PA 45 F 2:10:17.0 2nd in age
190 Yank, Audrey Saylorsburg, PA 46 F 2:36:29.0 10 in age
175 Shilling, Jocelyn Saylorsburg, PA 52 F 01:53:16.2 1st in age

Sprint Triathlon M
34 Geffert, Allen Stroudsburg, PA 29 M 1:49:15.3 2 in age
104 Schuler, Jason Sciota, PA 35 M 1:53:38.6 8 in age
192 Silvernale, Jeff Stroudsburg, PA 47 M 01:28:08.5 1st in age

Olympic
1048 Martino, Matthew Saylorsburg, PA 20 M 2:23:14.0 2 in age
1166 Sagastegui, Rodrigo East Stroudsburg, PA 40 M 2:58:16.7 9 in age

1170 Smith, Kelly Scot Saylorsburg, PA 44 M 2:58:23.7 10 in age
1116 Fair, George Scotrun, PA 45 M 2:17:35.5 2 in age

Who did I miss??

The Pocono Marathon – I would rate the course in the top 5 most difficult road courses I’ve ever run! This course is a bear and I absolutely loved it! I ran a few miles with a couple from NJ who have run a number of the flat NJ shore marathons together. The woman said the hills were wearing her out but between the scenery and the anticipation of the feeling of accomplishment she knew she was going to have after finishing she felt the effort was going to be worthwhile. Some of the scenery along this year’s course is really beautiful! The facilities at the race track were excellent! The precision of the ALL the event staff was outstanding! The folks at each and every aid station went above and beyond to meet all our runners’ needs! The cheering along the way through the communities was fan-tastic! The Dove bars I bought at Schock’s really hit the spot! Yes, I re-entered the course at the EXACT spot I left it! Were there problems, sure a few autos’ with drivers that had nasty attitudes but they didn’t hurt anybody. I did see one state trooper taking excessive abuse from one driver, but the trooper handled it in a fashion that was absolutely admirable! I think I would have probably shot the jerk. The volunteer fire companies along the route added an immense amount to our safety with their handling of traffic control! I had the chance to speak with a whole bunch of runners, many being young ladies in their late 30′s through late 40′s and found we had a substantial number of first time marathoners with us! And within the ranks of the relay runners we had a bunch of first time half marathon runners. We all know runners who run for competition and fitness, as well as weight control. I spoke with 6 different women at different stages of the race that had lost from 55 to 95 lbs and were running their first marathons. The gal that lost the 95 lbs was staring daggers at me when I came out of Schock’s with the Dove bars. She suddenly wasn’t talking so I offered her one. That wasn’t smart; she seemed to come to hate me much more quickly than most folks. My last 2 or 3 miles were with 4 young ladies, 2 first time marathoners and 2 first time half marathoners from Rochester NY. The 2 gals from Rochester came here in a group of 10 women some of whom were doing the full marathon, some the relay or half, all of whom belonged to a group known as Moms in Motion which is a program to help women get fit and lose weight. So what does the Red Cross accomplish through this event? I don’t believe we will ever know or be able to count the blessing this event is to people both near and far. It all started with a dream of some retired State Trooper! Through Bob Wertz and his dream we are a blessed people and our numbers grow steadily every year.

THE POCONO MOUNTAINS RUN FOR THE RED CROSS MARATHON, RELAY, AND 5K

http://www.poconomarathon.org/

Marathon – 603 finishers – http://www.runhigh.com/2013RESULTS/R051913AA.html
Relay – 82 teams – http://www.runhigh.com/2013RESULTS/R051913AF.html
5K – 694 finishers – http://www.runhigh.com/2013RESULTS/R051913AB.html way too many for me to list, check ‘em all out, please! 694 finishers! Cowabonga!!! Look at the winning time 16.22 !

CHANNEL 13 you guys REALLY ROCK!! THANK YOU for your coverage of ALL our local sports!

203 42 7 Ben Gordon, 23, East Stroudsburg, PA 1:29:10 3:10:08 3:10:04 7:15
732 66 10 John Staub, 30, Stroudsburg, PA 1:36:52 3:17:59 3:17:55 7:33
330 83 13 Ashley Kozicki, 29, Kunkletown, PA 1:32:14 3:22:32 3:22:25 7:44
207 126 18 Anthony Grant, 24, East Stroudsburg, PA 1:41:30 3:31:00 3:30:42 8:02
164 155 3 Joelle Fair, 44*, Scotrun, PA 1:42:56 3:36:10 3:35:58 8:15 3rs in age
641 184 23 Douglas Wagner, 49, Wind Gap, PA 1:45:09 3:40:00 3:39:45 8:23
26 187 12 Timothy Arnst, 50, East Stroudsburg, PA 1:45:53 3:40:36 3:40:17 8:24
554 203 25 Christopher Scalese, 46, Moscow, PA 1:50:05 3:44:17 3:44:10 8:33
656 214 10 Debi Webster, 41*, Stroudsburg, PA 1:46:36 3:46:00 3:45:39 8:37
34 244 29 Philip Barletto, 49, Blakeslee, PA 1:48:09 3:51:39 3:51:14 8:50
251 19 James Duden, 54, East Stroudsburg, PA 1:52:11 3:52:41 3:52:32 8:52
205 269 8 Carly Graber, 29*, Stroudsburg, PA 1:56:15 3:55:08 3:54:35 8:57
620 279 9 Erica Toro, 27*, Stroudsburg, PA 2:02:03 3:57:25 3:56:37 9:02
259 282 15 John Hoer, 55, Stroudsburg, PA 1:58:08 3:57:46 3:57:10 9:03
196 302 47 Brian Gleisberg, 42, Stroudsburg, PA 1:59:51 3:59:26 3:58:56 9:07
567 334 22 Matthew Silvius, 31, Wind Gap, PA 1:57:34 4:04:54 4:04:26 9:20
80 335 32 Daniel Butz, 39, Stroudsburg, PA 1:57:33 4:05:05 4:04:40 9:20
87 344 19 Lou Camilletti, 58, Bangor, PA 1:56:42 4:07:14 4:06:56 9:25
17 350 12 Jody Allbaugh, 39*, Stroudsburg, PA 1:57:03 4:07:41 4:07:29 9:27
605 363 34 Jason Stoneking, 39, East Stroudsburg, PA 1:57:18 4:10:09 4:09:42 9:32
672 364 19 Sarah Williams, 21*, Stroudsburg, PA 2:00:37 4:10:04 4:09:43 9:32
399 366 13 Leslie McAllister, 37*, East Stroudsburg, PA 1:57:20 4:10:41 4:10:14 9:33
408 413 25 Gerald Metzgar, 57, Stroudsburg, PA 2:06:35 4:21:31 4:20:55 9:57
691 418 28 Denise Zall, 40*, E. Stroudsburg, PA 2:00:14 4:22:37 4:21:56 10:00
557 445 30 Jonathan Schlager, 21, East Stroudsburg, PA 1:56:26 4:27:51 4:27:19 10:12
171 451 31 Jacob Flory, 21, East Stroudsburg, PA 1:47:21 4:29:03 4:28:54 10:16
599 456 25 Kathryn Stewart, 21*, Stroudsburg, PA 2:06:15 4:32:09 4:31:35 10:22
638 475 36 Aurelio Vito, 51, East Stroudsburg, PA 2:06:37 4:37:19 4:36:44 10:34
637 476 11 Teresa Vito, 45*, East Stroudsburg, PA 2:07:19 4:37:20 4:36:45 10:34
423 500 10 Darleen Mostellar, 51*, Stroudsburg, PA 2:15:56 4:43:25 4:42:37 10:47
487 505 38 Elisabeth Pipolo, 40*, Cresco, PA 2:09:33 4:44:02 4:43:14 10:49
85 516 9 Juliette Caines, 57*, East Stroudsburg, PA 2:15:54 4:48:50 4:48:00 11:00
165 526 41 Darlene Farris-LaBar, 40*, Stroudsburg, PA 2:10:20 4:52:37 4:52:26 11:10
350 529 11 Wendy LeDuc, 51*, East Stroudsburg, PA 2:14:01 4:59:11 4:58:14 11:23
707 538 36 Lorne Fisher, 29, East Stroudsburg, PA 2:11:25 5:01:57 5:01:35 11:31
710 557 45 John Guth, 37, Bangor, PA 2:11:11 5:09:47 5:09:43 11:49
36 578 34 Carmen Barreto, 37*, Stroudsburg, PA 2:22:35 5:25:27 5:24:38 12:23
415 581 31 Louis Mondello, 56, El Paso, TX 2:24:39 5:26:39 5:25:48 12:26
235 597 4 Rod Hasker, 67, East Stroudsburg, PA 2:26:37 5:51:26 5:51:16 13:24
666 598 36 Latasha Whitehead, 36*, Saylorsburg, PA 2:33:49 5:58:56 5:58:01 13:40
143 599 40 Jacquelyn Dillon, 19*, East Stroudsburg, PA 2:30:30 5:59:13 5:58:41 13:41
Please forgive me to those I missed and let me know so I can include you Friday.

FROM LOU CAMILETTI:
BOSTON – The B.A.A., organizer of the Boston Marathon, is issuing an invitation to participate in the 2014 Boston Marathon to official entrants in the 2013 Boston Marathon who were unable to cross the Boylston Street finish line. More than 5000 official starters were affected on Monday, April 15 at the 117th Boston Marathon when the race was stopped at 2:50 p.m. ET.

“The opportunity to run down Boylston Street and to cross the finish line amid thousands of spectators is a significant part of the entire Boston Marathon experience,” said Tom Grilk, B.A.A. Executive Director. “With the opportunity to return and participate in 2014, we look forward to inviting back these athletes and we expect that most will renew their marathon training commitment. Boston spectators are known for their impassioned support and unbridled enthusiasm, and they will give these returning athletes some of the loudest cheers at next year’s race. We want to thank our participants for their patience as we continue to work through the details of arranging this accommodation for them, and we ask for continued patience from the running community as we plan the 2014 Boston Marathon next April.”

To be eligible, a 2013 Boston Marathon participant must have been an official entrant who started the race and who reached the half marathon mark in this year’s race on Monday, April 15. Registration for the 2014 Boston Marathon is scheduled to occur in September, and 2013 Boston Marathon participants who were unable to cross the finish line on Boylston Street will receive a non-transferable unique code in early August to be used for entry. An applicant’s entry will be guaranteed only during a designated registration period. Participants will be required to pay an entry fee, which has yet to be determined.

The B.A.A. has communicated by email to the participants in this year’s race who are eligible. Among the 5633 in this group are 2611 from Massachusetts and 726 who are international. In total, residents of all 50 U.S. States (and four U.S. territories), and 47 countries are among this group. Also, the group is comprised of 2983 women and 2650 men and ages range from 18 to 82.

No decision has been made on the maximum field size for the 2014 Boston Marathon, including the number of qualifiers and invitational applications available. The B.A.A. will work with many partners, including public safety officials, before determining changes, if necessary, to the event and the race.
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FROM SCOTT EWING – additional event listing
I just wanted to share the flyer for the upcoming 5th Annual Josh Miller 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, June 16, 2013. The race is also listed on Active.com
Once again, proceeds from this race will benefit the Criminal Justice Majors at Northampton Community College/Monroe Campus.
If anyone has any questions, please feel free to call me at 570 213 2882 or email me at angelatullo@verizon.net
As always, thank you so much for your support.
Warm regards,
ange

THIS WEEKEND:
05/27 – TORTISE & THE HARE – http://www.tortoiseharerace.org MEMORIAL DAY!

GROUP SOCIAL & TRAINING – RUNNING – CYCLING – SWIMMING:

AMERICAN RIBBON MILL on ANN STREET in Stroudsburg
Mill Rats run/walk/cycle – 7:30 AM daily – Wed evening at 5:15 PM – walkers & runners from very doable walking paces through running paces from 12 mpm to 7 mpm. Distances are from 3 miles to 20 and more at times. There is a fit for you, please join us!

POCONO FAMILY YMCA – http://poconoymca.org/ Group social/training runs – 6 pm Tue & Thur evenings, meet at the front door. Dan Rusk and Scott Ewing sewing1950@yahoo.com – FROM SCOTT – Runners do not have to be members of the YMCA or any other organization to run with us. We encourage beginner runners to come out with us and highly recommend runners should wear reflective vests/jackets/hats/gloves when running, especially with the Y group on Tues/Thurs.

POCONO AREA RUNNING CLUB – www.poconoarearunningclub.com – parc@ptd.net – & FACEBOOK.

TRI POCONO MULTISPORT CLUB – Jeff Silvernale – 570-807-0349 – jsilvernale@vertellus.com and FACEBOOK

READY SET RUN (shoes & running apparel plus all sorts of running/walking paraphernalia) – 431 Main Street, Stroudsburg – Trish D’Imperio – Facebook.

FIRST STRIDES – Women’s Beginner Walking and Running Program www.firststrides.com for more information
This program is for women ages 12 – 112. It is a gradual 12 week program to get you walking, combination of walking/running, or jogging at a pace that is right for you.
Two Locations:
Stroudsburg – Starts Monday, March 25 at 6:15 pm. Meet at Stroudsburg Intermediate Elementary School on Chipperfield Drive.
Brodheadsville – Starts Tuesday, March 26 at 6:15 pm. Meet at the JC Mills School off of Rt 115.

VERTICAL EARTH MOUNTAIN SPORTS – 762 main street Stroudsburg, PA 18360 – 570-872-9088 – http://www.verticalearthinc.com/events – This is a fabulous bike and bike paraphernalia store!!!

LISA PIZZUTO – ESU Women’s swimming coach and ADULT SWIM PROGRAM DIRECTOR – LPizzuto@po-box.esu.edu

UNLIMITED PERSONAL TRAINING – 1240 North 9th St. Stroudsburg, PA Across from Grey Chevrolet on rt 611.
570-242-8910 – Kelly Scot Smith

STROUD CROSS FIT – GAYLEMARIE KOLB – www.StroudCrossFit.com – facebook.com/stroudcrossfit

PRETZEL CITY SPORTS – http://pretzelcitysports.com/adventure.html a great resource for races all over eastern PA

JESSICA DEPETE AT FREE FLOW ACUPUNCTURE
Keeping runners up and running since 2005!
435 Main Street (3 doors down from Ready Set Run!), Stroudsburg PA 18360
570.801.1369 www.freeflowacu.com www.facebook.com/jessicadepetelac

RUNNING THE POCONO’S and BEYOND – http://blogs.thepoconos.com/running-the-poconos/

If you wish to be added or removed from “stuff ’round the mill” send me an email.
PLEASE SEND ME ANYTHING YOU WISH TO HAVE INCLUDED HERE.

MILL RAT EVENTS:
05/27 – TORTISE & THE HARE – http://www.tortoiseharerace.org MEMORIAL DAY!
06/01 – GOD’S COUNTRY MARATHON – http://www.visitpottercounty.com/static/index.cfm?contentID=112
06/08 – LAUREL HIGHLANDS 70.5 miles and 50K – http://www.laurelultra.com/
06/08 or 09 – Milford to Hialeah McDade trail 50K day & start time to be determined.
06/12 – The SPIRIT OF THE MARATHON II at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, June 12 at Cinemark in Stroud Mall. Questions email Darleen at leen78@verizon.net
06/14 & 15 – TARC 50 & 100 MILE ENDURANCE RUN – http://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=18276
06/16 – 5th Annual Josh Miller 5K Run/Walk on Sunday
07/13 – QUIET VALLEY ROOSTER RUN – http://www.timberhilltiming.com/QVRoosterRun.html
07/13 – LINDA CREED BREAST CANCER 5K RUN/WALK – http://www.lindacreed.org/events.php
07/14 – BOILERMAKER – http://www.boilermaker.com/
07/21 – ANTHRACITE TRIATHLON 2013 – Jim Thorpe, PA
07/21 – UNCLE DAVE’S ICE CREAM JOG ‘N HOG http://www.jognhog.com/events/philadelphia/
07/28 – PA GRAND CANYON MARATHON – http://www.pagrandcanyonmarathon.com/
08/10 – HERO RUSH – Albrightsville PA -http://www.herorush.com/events/pennsylvania-nj/
08/17 –SHAWNEE MTN MUD RUN & KIDS MINI MUD RUN Info & online registration beginning April 1 at www.shawneemt.com
08/25 – The “River Rat Triathlon” – http://www.riverrattri.org/
09/08 – VIA MARATHON – http://www.viamarathon.com/
09/21 – Trails 4 Tails Ultra Run and Relay – www.trails4tails.com/
09/28 – EIGHTH ANNUAL LEVEE LOOP TRAIL RUN & WALK – www.srosrc.org
09/29 – POCONO LAKE REGION 13.1 – www.lakeregioncc.com the marathon route will begin at the Lakeside Elementary School in Honesdale, PA and the finish line is at the Wallenpaupack Area High School track.
10/05 – FAMILIES FIRST 11th ANNUAL 5K RACE & 1 MILE FUN WALK- Wind Gap Borough Park – Rain or Shine
Time: 9:00 AM – Registration will begin 7:45 AM on race day – http://www.penargylfamiliesfirst.org/events.html
10/13 – The 18th STEAMTOWN MARATHON – http://www.steamtownmarathon.com/ registration opens 4/1
10/19 – THE GREAT FLORIDIAN – http://greatfloridian.com/
11/10 – THE RIVER RAMBLE – Ready Set Run, 431 Main Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 570-424-6431 www.Readysetrunpoconos.com
12/07 – 3rd ANNUAL JINGLE JOG 5K RACE & FUN Walk – Proud Participant of the Hudson Valley Grand Prix 5k Series
12/07 – THE QUADRUPLE WALL CHALLENGE

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Now if you are going to win any battle you have to do one thing. You have to make the mind run the body. Never let the body tell the mind what to do. The body will always give up. It is always tired morning, noon, and night. But the body is never tired if the mind is not tired. When you were younger the mind could make you dance all night, and the body was never tired…You’ve always got to make the mind take over and keep going.
-George S. Patton, U.S. Army General and 1912 Olympian

This weekend we have two very important events for our local Runners and Triathletes; The BLACK BEAR TRIATHLON in Lehighton and the POCONO MARATHON all over Monroe County. Sunday is not going to be a “what’s in your wallet” moment. So much of our world is constantly about what’s in your wallet. Those competing at the Black Bear Triathlon and for those running The Pocono Marathon, for those of volunteering at both events, for those cheering at both events, Sunday will be a “what’s in your heart” moment! Moment after moment after moment! Sunday morning is going to be a special day when we who train hard and diligently will have a chance to measure our progress! The Black Bear will consist of Sprint, Olympic, and Half Ironman distances. Pocono Marathon will consist of a 5K, Marathon Relay, And the standard 26.2 mile Marathon. To the athletes competing at both events I offer one charge, SHOW US WHAT’S IN YOUR HEART! Make it one of the finest days of your life! And when the competition is finished and the glow of the day burns brightly in your mind and heart take a moment to thank those who support and make sacrifices so you can relish in the glory such a day!

FROM JIM MANELLO – Hello fellow running clubs.

Perhaps you could distribute this to your club members and/or post on your website. TRAILS 4 TAILS is a 40 mile ultra run and relay. You can see details at www.trails4tails.com/ We have an eight mile loop of trail with some road sections that is traveled 5 times for a total of 40 miles. The run raises money for a no kill animal shelter.

This can be single person 40 mile run, a team of up to 10 relay runners, or one or more loops on the course to make as many miles as an individual would like to do. We have awards for individuals and teams that complete the 40 miles. We also record results for any distance.

The run is located in south central PA and for history buffs we are a very short drive from Gettysburg with their 150 anniversary this year.

Thanks
Kev Hawn

THIS WEEKEND:

THE BLACK BEAR TRIATHLON – http://www.cgiracing.com/blackbeartri/Home.aspx

THE POCONO MOUNTAINS RUN FOR THE RED CROSS MARATHON, RELAY, AND 5K
It’s not too late to volunteer! http://www.poconomarathon.org/

GROUP SOCIAL & TRAINING – RUNNING – CYCLING – SWIMMING:

AMERICAN RIBBON MILL on ANN STREET in Stroudsburg
Mill Rats run/walk/cycle – 7:30 AM daily – Wed evening at 5:15 PM – walkers & runners from very doable walking paces through running paces from 12 mpm to 7 mpm. Distances are from 3 miles to 20 and more at times. There is a fit for you, please join us!

POCONO FAMILY YMCA – http://poconoymca.org/ Group social/training runs – 6 pm Tue & Thur evenings, meet at the front door. Dan Rusk and Scott Ewing sewing1950@yahoo.com – FROM SCOTT – Runners do not have to be members of the YMCA or any other organization to run with us. We encourage beginner runners to come out with us and highly recommend runners should wear reflective vests/jackets/hats/gloves when running, especially with the Y group on Tues/Thurs.

POCONO AREA RUNNING CLUB – www.poconoarearunningclub.com – parc@ptd.net – & FACEBOOK.

TRI POCONO MULTISPORT CLUB – Jeff Silvernale – 570-807-0349 – jsilvernale@vertellus.com and FACEBOOK

READY SET RUN (shoes & running apparel plus all sorts of running/walking paraphernalia) – 431 Main Street, Stroudsburg – Trish D’Imperio – Facebook.

FIRST STRIDES – Women’s Beginner Walking and Running Program www.firststrides.com for more information
This program is for women ages 12 – 112. It is a gradual 12 week program to get you walking, combination of walking/running, or jogging at a pace that is right for you.
Two Locations:
Stroudsburg – Starts Monday, March 25 at 6:15 pm. Meet at Stroudsburg Intermediate Elementary School on Chipperfield Drive.
Brodheadsville – Starts Tuesday, March 26 at 6:15 pm. Meet at the JC Mills School off of Rt 115.

VERTICAL EARTH MOUNTAIN SPORTS – 762 main street Stroudsburg, PA 18360 – 570-872-9088 – http://www.verticalearthinc.com/events – This is a fabulous bike and bike paraphernalia store!!!

LISA PIZZUTO – ESU Women’s swimming coach and ADULT SWIM PROGRAM DIRECTOR – LPizzuto@po-box.esu.edu

UNLIMITED PERSONAL TRAINING – 1240 North 9th St. Stroudsburg, PA Across from Grey Chevrolet on rt 611.
570-242-8910 – Kelly Scot Smith

STROUD CROSS FIT – GAYLEMARIE KOLB – www.StroudCrossFit.com – facebook.com/stroudcrossfit

PRETZEL CITY SPORTS – http://pretzelcitysports.com/adventure.html a great resource for races all over eastern PA

RUNNING THE POCONO’S and BEYOND – http://blogs.thepoconos.com/running-the-poconos/

If you wish to be added or removed from “stuff ’round the mill” send me an email.
PLEASE SEND ME ANYTHING YOU WISH TO HAVE INCLUDED HERE.

FROM TOM BURBAGE – We still need volunteers for the first water stop of the marathon. The first stop is extremely busy, because all the marathon runners and half the relay runners pass by over a period of only 7 to 10 minutes. It’s a fun way to spend the morning. You get a great view of the race, and you’re finished by around 9 am.

I plan to be there by 6:30 am. If other people can arrive between 6:30 and 7:30, that would be great.

The stop is near the Pocono Raceway at 4540 Rt. 115, by a Penn DOT lot, 1.9 miles from the start of the race.

Parking may be limited, so it helps to carpool.

If you want to carpool, you can meet at American Ribbon and Craft Outlet in Stroudsburg at 6:15. They requested we park behind Moe’s music store (at the left of the parking lot) or behind the main building. (Thank you again, American Ribbon.)

If anyone has large clean sheets of clean cardboard, please bring them. We use them to stack layers of cups.

If you would like to volunteer, or you have any questions, please call me at (570)872-6473 or email tburbage@ptd.net. It’s okay to just show up, but it really helps to have an approximate head count.

From ROD – I think PARC and Tom need to think about how they are marketing this. Folks think about this not as a water stop but as a PARC social gathering because that’s what it really is! Yes it is part of PARC’s service commitment to the marathon and to our community and some of it is fast and furious requiring some good coordination and dexterity; that’s the 7 to 10 minutes Tom refers to. During that frenzied time period you will have the elites buzzing by you. Following them are the up and coming elites, followed by some very fast age groupers. Then the pace will slow a bit as the middle of the pack folks who are followed by those of us who are back of the pack runner’s many in their very first marathon will pass by. Most all of us are dreaming of the miles and years ahead. Many are dreaming of the glory of past marathons and miles of smiles they gave us! Many will thank you because at mile 2 we will still be able to talk. Some will show their gratitude by slopping water and or sports drink on you. Every runner from the elites to the last person through the aid station will know the sacrifice you have made to be there! Every runner will know without you this wouldn’t as comfortable as your service, water, sports drink, and maybe the most important gift you have to offer is your smile and encouragement! You make a difference. YOU ARE IMPORTANT TO US! WE NEED AND APPRECIATE YOU! 7 to 10 minutes of heart pumping action! Before and after you have the enjoyment of each others presence, talking and laughing, hoping and dreaming! In my world it doesn’t get much better than that, money can’t buy the blessing of good people enjoying and celebrating the richness of life together!

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“If you’re willing to run far enough and long enough you can heal anything” – Rod Hasker

OMG!!! Sunday is the MARATHON, MARATHON RELAY, and 5K!!! I am so EXCITED! Over the past 3 weeks I’ve run 4 1/2 miles and run/walked 5 miles due to bronchitis and a bum knee/calf. I don’t think would have survived the past 3 weeks if it weren’t for my new love, 4 month old Saggie Girl. SHE LIKES ME! Oh boy, can she kiss, and bite, and chew, and poop! Sammy Boy is learning to deal with her and she absolutely loves him to point of being a real pest!
Between the poor training and the illness and injuries I’m pretty certain I’m looking at a PW Sunday. Personal Worst time. There was a time I would have taken the deferment until next year rather than go through the frustration and the agony I fear I am facing this Sunday, this is gonna hurt, but I know it will hurt so good.

Every time there have been low moments in my life and I need inspiration somehow, someone, somebody’s, will set an example through a supreme effort to snap me back to the reality of life. Life ain’t never ever easy for a very long, life always requires hard work and dedication to be successful. When you find a high light in your life grab hold of it, cherish it, be thankful for it, and NEVER EVER FORGET IT! This year our RED CROSS has treated our marathon like they do most all of the life’s tragedies they face here in our community and all around the world. Think about it, when the pooh hits the fan the Red Cross which is made of some very special though common ordinary people rolls up their sleeves and deal with the matter at hand! No matter how long it takes, no matter where, the Red Cross is there helping! The Red Cross is made up of your neighbors, your family your friends, people who care and simply put their lives aside to help restore the lives of those in distress. So maybe putting on a marathon isn’t really such a big deal for the Red Cross!? Maybe having the course tore up and having to change it with little notice is a trivial occurrence considering the real disasters the Red Cross faces all too frequently? As I’ve written several times but can’t repeat often enough, Bob Wertz and his committee just wouldn’t allow themselves to be defeated by what appeared to many to be an impossible road block thrown in at the last minute to test their metal.

So Sunday with this example of grit and determination by our Red Cross in my mind and heart I promise myself I will complete the course with a smile on my face every mile along the way. The smile will be representative of the love and respect I have grown to hold SO dearly for our community and for our Red Cross and ALL of its leaders and volunteers!

If you’re not running It’s not too late to volunteer! http://www.poconomarathon.org it’s not too late to volunteer! http://www.poconomarathon.org

FROM DARLEEN MOSTELLAR – The Spirit of the Marathon II is coming. One show only at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, June 12 at Cinemark in Stroud Mall. If anyone has any questions – they can email Darleen at leen78@verizon.net Thanks! Happy Tapering!

THIS WEEKEND:
THE POCONO MOUNTAINS RUN FOR THE RED CROSS MARATHON, RELAY, AND 5K
It’s not too late to volunteer! http://www.poconomarathon.org/

GROUP SOCIAL & TRAINING – RUNNING – CYCLING – SWIMMING:

AMERICAN RIBBON MILL on ANN STREET in Stroudsburg
Mill Rats run/walk/cycle – 7:30 AM daily – Wed evening at 5:15 PM – walkers & runners from very doable walking paces through running paces from 12 mpm to 7 mpm. Distances are from 3 miles to 20 and more at times. There is a fit for you, please join us!

POCONO FAMILY YMCA – http://poconoymca.org/ Group social/training runs – 6 pm Tue & Thur evenings, meet at the front door. Dan Rusk and Scott Ewing sewing1950@yahoo.com – FROM SCOTT – Runners do not have to be members of the YMCA or any other organization to run with us. We encourage beginner runners to come out with us and highly recommend runners should wear reflective vests/jackets/hats/gloves when running, especially with the Y group on Tues/Thurs.

POCONO AREA RUNNING CLUB – www.poconoarearunningclub.com – parc@ptd.net – & FACEBOOK.

TRI POCONO MULTISPORT CLUB – Jeff Silvernale – 570-807-0349 – jsilvernale@vertellus.com and FACEBOOK

READY SET RUN (shoes & running apparel plus all sorts of running/walking paraphernalia) – 431 Main Street, Stroudsburg – Trish D’Imperio – Facebook.

FIRST STRIDES – Women’s Beginner Walking and Running Program www.firststrides.com for more information
This program is for women ages 12 – 112. It is a gradual 12 week program to get you walking, combination of walking/running, or jogging at a pace that is right for you.
Two Locations:
Stroudsburg – Starts Monday, March 25 at 6:15 pm. Meet at Stroudsburg Intermediate Elementary School on Chipperfield Drive.
Brodheadsville – Starts Tuesday, March 26 at 6:15 pm. Meet at the JC Mills School off of Rt 115.

VERTICAL EARTH MOUNTAIN SPORTS – 762 main street Stroudsburg, PA 18360 – 570-872-9088 – http://www.verticalearthinc.com/events – This is a fabulous bike and bike paraphernalia store!!!

LISA PIZZUTO – ESU Women’s swimming coach and ADULT SWIM PROGRAM DIRECTOR – LPizzuto@po-box.esu.edu

UNLIMITED PERSONAL TRAINING – 1240 North 9th St. Stroudsburg, PA Across from Grey Chevrolet on rt 611.
570-242-8910 – Kelly Scot Smith

STROUD CROSS FIT – GAYLEMARIE KOLB – www.StroudCrossFit.com – facebook.com/stroudcrossfit

PRETZEL CITY SPORTS – http://pretzelcitysports.com/adventure.html a great resource for races all over eastern PA

RUNNING THE POCONO’S and BEYOND – http://blogs.thepoconos.com/running-the-poconos/

If you wish to be added or removed from “stuff ’round the mill” send me an email.
PLEASE SEND ME ANYTHING YOU WISH TO HAVE INCLUDED HERE.

MILL RAT EVENTS:
05/19 – POCONO MARATHON – www.poconomarathon.org/
05/27 – TORTISE & THE HARE – http://www.tortoiseharerace.org MEMORIAL DAY!
06/01 – GOD’S COUNTRY MARATHON – http://www.visitpottercounty.com/static/index.cfm?contentID=112
06/08 – LAUREL HIGHLANDS 70.5 miles and 50K – http://www.laurelultra.com/
06/08 or 09 – Milford to Hialeah McDade trail 50K day & start time to be determined.
06/12 – The Spirit of the Marathon II at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, June 12 at Cinemark in Stroud Mall. Questions email Darleen at leen78@verizon.net
06/14 & 15 – TARC 50 & 100 MILE ENDURANCE RUN – http://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=18276
07/13 – QUIET VALLEY ROOSTER RUN – http://www.timberhilltiming.com/QVRoosterRun.html
07/13 – LINDA CREED BREAST CANCER 5K RUN/WALK – http://www.lindacreed.org/events.php
07/14 – BOILERMAKER – http://www.boilermaker.com/
07/21 – ANTHRACITE TRIATHLON 2013 – Jim Thorpe, PA
07/21 – UNCLE DAVE’S ICE CREAM JOG ‘N HOG http://www.jognhog.com/events/philadelphia/
07/28 – PA GRAND CANYON MARATHON – http://www.pagrandcanyonmarathon.com/
08/10 – HERO RUSH – Albrightsville PA -http://www.herorush.com/events/pennsylvania-nj/
08/17 –SHAWNEE MTN MUD RUN & KIDS MINI MUD RUN Info & online registration beginning April 1 at www.shawneemt.com
08/25 – The “River Rat Triathlon” – http://www.riverrattri.org/
09/08 – VIA MARATHON – http://www.viamarathon.com/
09/28 – EIGHTH ANNUAL LEVEE LOOP TRAIL RUN & WALK – www.srosrc.org
10/20 – HAMBLETONIAN ® MARATHON & GOOD TIME TROTTERS RELAY http://www.hambletonianmarathon.com/
09/29 – POCONO LAKE REGION 13.1 – www.lakeregioncc.com the marathon route will begin at the Lakeside Elementary School in Honesdale, PA and the finish line is at the Wallenpaupack Area High School track.
10/05 – FAMILIES FIRST 11th ANNUAL 5K RACE & 1 MILE FUN WALK- Wind Gap Borough Park – Rain or Shine
Time: 9:00 AM – Registration will begin 7:45 AM on race day – http://www.penargylfamiliesfirst.org/events.html
10/13 – The 18th STEAMTOWN MARATHON – http://www.steamtownmarathon.com/ registration opens 4/1
10/19 – THE GREAT FLORIDIAN – http://greatfloridian.com/
11/10 – THE RIVER RAMBLE – Ready Set Run, 431 Main Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 570-424-6431 www.Readysetrunpoconos.com
12/07 – 3rd ANNUAL JINGLE JOG 5K RACE & FUN Walk – Proud Participant of the Hudson Valley Grand Prix 5k Series
12/07 – THE QUADRUPLE WALL CHALLENGE

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Confidence is contagious. So is lack of confidence. – Vince Lombardi

Here we are with a week until the Pocono Marathon. The hard training is done, now is the time to begin to focus in on reaching our expectations. It’s time to save energy and reduce all the outside negative experiences you possibly can. Hang with people who have a positive attitude and avoid those who speak of hazards and negative thoughts. You’ve done the training, be confident in your abilities!

LEARN THE COURSE! We must run the course as it has been certified so if you leave it you must re-enter it where you left it. It’s not just about running 26.2 miles, to qualify for Boston we must run the 26.2 miles that have been certified as the course. You can add a few others if you care to : ) like some folks did last year. The problem last year was they didn’t re-enter the course where they left it and therefore didn’t complete the certified course. Part of the rules for qualifying for Boston is “To qualify, a runner must first complete a standard marathon course certified by a national governing body affiliated with the International Association of Athletics Federations”. So be careful to stay on course.

I haven’t heard anything more about the “Hounds of Effort” and if they will be caged or gone race day but George Fair and I discussed some precautions concerning them. Y’all have probably heard the little ditty about you if you running with someone and come across a bear you don’t have to be fast enough to outrun the bear you only have to outrun your running partner. Well I’m getting old and I can’t outrun anybody so George and I were coming up with alternate ideas. The one I liked best was to drop by WAWA and pick up a few ketchup, mustard, maybe relies packets and just before reaching the hounds sneakily squeeze some of these packets on the runners around you so if the hounds are still hungry when you get there they will eat the folks with the condiments on them. WAWA has honey packets also; I often pick 1 or 2 up while doing long runs for an energy source. Yeah, salt packets also.

FROM MATT MILLER
Experienced competitive 10k runners are needed for a study examining the impact of ice slurry ingestion on performance. Runners will run two 10k races on a treadmill after ingestion of 5 small ice slurry solutions. Internal temperature, perception of effort and performance will be analyzed. Please contact Matt Miller at mcm5099@live.esu.edu to express interest and for more information.
Cheers,
Matt Miller
East Stroudsburg University
OMG Matt, why not ICE CREAM!!! Ice slurry, where is the sin in that!?!?

RESULTS:
22ND ANNUAL CENTENNIAL SCHOOL 5K Run/2 Mile Walk Saturday, 10:00am, Lehigh University Goodman Campus – http://centennial.coe.lehigh.edu/ I’m waiting for Carly to get back to me with the results I wasn’t able to find them.
FROM CARLY –
Jake- 3rd in age group (20-29 male) Third finisher overall
John-2nd place in age group (55-over male)
Sue- 2nd in age group
Wendy- 1st in age group
Dion and Lynn were there too!

FROM WOODY – MWA 2013 Run For the River Asbury, NJ – May 5 results attached.

THIS WEEKEND:
For Pocono Marathon runners Rest and more rest!
For everybody else, the mill rats will be scurryin’ all over the roads and trials spreadin’ the gospel message “Life is heavenly good and the fitter you are the better life it gets”!

GROUP SOCIAL & TRAINING – RUNNING – CYCLING – SWIMMING:

AMERICAN RIBBON MILL on ANN STREET in Stroudsburg
Mill Rats run/walk/cycle – 7:30 AM daily – Wed evening at 5:15 PM – walkers & runners from very doable walking paces through running paces from 12 mpm to 7 mpm. Distances are from 3 miles to 20 and more at times. There is a fit for you, please join us!

POCONO FAMILY YMCA – http://poconoymca.org/ Group social/training runs – 6 pm Tue & Thur evenings, meet at the front door. Dan Rusk and Scott Ewing sewing1950@yahoo.com – FROM SCOTT – Runners do not have to be members of the YMCA or any other organization to run with us. We encourage beginner runners to come out with us and highly recommend runners should wear reflective vests/jackets/hats/gloves when running, especially with the Y group on Tues/Thurs.

POCONO AREA RUNNING CLUB – www.poconoarearunningclub.com – parc@ptd.net – & FACEBOOK.

TRI POCONO MULTISPORT CLUB – Jeff Silvernale – 570-807-0349 – jsilvernale@vertellus.com and FACEBOOK

READY SET RUN (shoes & running apparel plus all sorts of running/walking paraphernalia) – 431 Main Street, Stroudsburg – Trish D’Imperio – Facebook.

FIRST STRIDES – Women’s Beginner Walking and Running Program www.firststrides.com for more information
This program is for women ages 12 – 112. It is a gradual 12 week program to get you walking, combination of walking/running, or jogging at a pace that is right for you.
Two Locations:
Stroudsburg – Starts Monday, March 25 at 6:15 pm. Meet at Stroudsburg Intermediate Elementary School on Chipperfield Drive.
Brodheadsville – Starts Tuesday, March 26 at 6:15 pm. Meet at the JC Mills School off of Rt 115.

VERTICAL EARTH MOUNTAIN SPORTS – 762 main street Stroudsburg, PA 18360 – 570-872-9088 – http://www.verticalearthinc.com/events – This is a fabulous bike and bike paraphernalia store!!!

LISA PIZZUTO – ESU Women’s swimming coach and ADULT SWIM PROGRAM DIRECTOR – LPizzuto@po-box.esu.edu

UNLIMITED PERSONAL TRAINING – 1240 North 9th St. Stroudsburg, PA Across from Grey Chevrolet on rt 611.
570-242-8910 – Kelly Scot Smith

STROUD CROSS FIT – GAYLEMARIE KOLB – www.StroudCrossFit.com – facebook.com/stroudcrossfit

PRETZEL CITY SPORTS – http://pretzelcitysports.com/adventure.html a great resource for races all over eastern PA

RUNNING THE POCONO’S and BEYOND – http://blogs.thepoconos.com/running-the-poconos/

If you wish to be added or removed from “stuff ’round the mill” send me an email.
PLEASE SEND ME ANYTHING YOU WISH TO HAVE INCLUDED HERE.

MILL RAT EVENTS:
05/19 – POCONO MARATHON – www.poconomarathon.org/
05/27 – TORTISE & THE HARE – http://www.tortoiseharerace.org
06/01 – GOD’S COUNTRY MARATHON – http://www.visitpottercounty.com/static/index.cfm?contentID=112
06/08 – LAUREL HIGHLANDS 70.5 miles and 50K – http://www.laurelultra.com/
06/08 or 09 – Milford to Hialeah McDade trail 50K day & start time to be determined.
06/14 & 15 – TARC 50 & 100 MILE ENDURANCE RUN – http://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=18276
07/13 – QUIET VALLEY ROOSTER RUN – http://www.timberhilltiming.com/QVRoosterRun.html
07/13 – LINDA CREED BREAST CANCER 5K RUN/WALK – http://www.lindacreed.org/events.php
07/14 – BOILERMAKER – http://www.boilermaker.com/
07/21 – ANTHRACITE TRIATHLON 2013 – Jim Thorpe, PA
07/21 – UNCLE DAVE’S ICE CREAM JOG ‘N HOG http://www.jognhog.com/events/philadelphia/
07/28 – PA GRAND CANYON MARATHON – http://www.pagrandcanyonmarathon.com/
08/10 – HERO RUSH – Albrightsville PA -http://www.herorush.com/events/pennsylvania-nj/
08/17 –SHAWNEE MTN MUD RUN & KIDS MINI MUD RUN Info & online registration beginning April 1 at www.shawneemt.com
08/25 – The “River Rat Triathlon” – http://www.riverrattri.org/
09/08 – VIA MARATHON – http://www.viamarathon.com/
09/28 – EIGHTH ANNUAL LEVEE LOOP TRAIL RUN & WALK – www.srosrc.org
10/20 – HAMBLETONIAN ® MARATHON & GOOD TIME TROTTERS RELAY http://www.hambletonianmarathon.com/
09/29 – POCONO LAKE REGION 13.1 – www.lakeregioncc.com the marathon route will begin at the Lakeside Elementary School in Honesdale, PA and the finish line is at the Wallenpaupack Area High School track.
10/05 – FAMILIES FIRST 11th ANNUAL 5K RACE & 1 MILE FUN WALK- Wind Gap Borough Park – Rain or Shine
Time: 9:00 AM – Registration will begin 7:45 AM on race day – http://www.penargylfamiliesfirst.org/events.html
10/13 – The 18th STEAMTOWN MARATHON – http://www.steamtownmarathon.com/ registration opens 4/1
10/19 – THE GREAT FLORIDIAN – http://greatfloridian.com/
11/10 – THE RIVER RAMBLE – Ready Set Run, 431 Main Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 570-424-6431 www.Readysetrunpoconos.com
12/07 – 3rd ANNUAL JINGLE JOG 5K RACE & FUN Walk – Proud Participant of the Hudson Valley Grand Prix 5k Series
12/07 – THE QUADRUPLE WALL CHALLENGE
Do 1, 2, 3 or 4 walls all for the same registration fee $0

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Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is strength. – Nishan Panwar

This quote is my humble way to honor my friend Nadia Worobij. Now please don’t ask me how to spell Worobij, I had a devil of a time just pronouncing it, I hope I got it right! During the Law Day event Nadia was telling me of here admiration of Scott Jurek The ultra runner and she thanked me for sending a link where she discovered his story and the struggles in his life. Nadia spoke of her bariatric surgery her continuing need of for inspiration to help her carry on with her exercise program. It’s rather ironic, this STRONG woman with the soul and voice of an angel, a living breathing inspiration to all she meets, and a blessing to everyone with whom she shares her life, she too needs inspiration. Nadia (center) with running friends Cecile and Rachel

HAPPY BIRTHDAY NADIA!! Here is one I hope you enjoy:

Tony Krupicka – Training Philosophy

RESULTS:

22ND ANNUAL CENTENNIAL SCHOOL 5K Run/2 Mile Walk Saturday, 10:00am, Lehigh University Goodman Campus – http://centennial.coe.lehigh.edu/ I’m waiting for Carly to get back to me with the results I wasn’t able to find them.

LAW DAY – I finished a bit late and missed the results but I suspect they will be in the Record today or tomorrow. It was a tremendous success which was easy to tell by the smiles and smiles of smiles!

BROAD STREET RUN – http://www.broadstreetrun.com/

26791 Pat Mulroy F 52 Bangor PA 1:50:33 1:52:05 11:03 10 Mile

23238 Mary Ellen Cramer F 64 Stroudsburg PA 1:33:34 1:37:06 9:21 10 Mile

31492 Richard Cramer M 64 Stroudsburg PA 1:52:16 1:55:49 11:14 10 Mile

12280 Rich Molinaro M 36 Stroudsburg PA 1:27:53 1:28:14 8:47 10 Mile

31051 Jessica Schmoyer F 26 Stroudsburg PA 1:39:41 1:41:44 9:58 10 Mile

2409 Loren Speziale F 37 Stroudsburg PA 1:16:52 1:17:57 7:41 10 Mile

8540 Kathy Voige F 36 Stroudsburg PA 1:16:54 1:17:15 7:41 10 Mile

37774 Jocelyn Whitehead F 36 Stroudsburg PA 1:41:10 1:41:32 10:07 10 Mile

20075 Anthony Wood M 28 Stroudsburg PA 1:48:10 1:50:11 10:49 10 Mile

13665 Travis Althouse M 22 East Stroudsburg PA 1:29:59 1:33:12 9:00 10 Mile

14711 Karleigh Bowen F 28 East Stroudsburg PA 1:41:30 1:46:00 10:09 10 Mile

32159 Nina Bradford F 55 East Stroudsburg PA 1:52:35 1:54:40 11:15 10 Mile

4087 Frank Caligiuri M 27 East Stroudsburg PA 1:26:44 1:28:49 8:40 10 Mile

20941 James Gardina M 34 East Stroudsburg PA 1:25:09 1:32:27 8:31 10 Mile

22442 Aimee Gardina F 29 East Stroudsburg PA 1:25:10 1:32:27 8:31 10 Mile

19720 Ryan Kreher M 37 East Stroudsburg PA 10 Mile

4822 Tara Tarazi F 25 East Stroudsburg PA 1:26:45 1:28:50 8:40 10 Mile

26186 Jennifer Altemose F 36 Pocono Pines PA 1:28:59 1:35:56 8:54 10 Mile

Who did I miss??

NEW EVENT LISTING:

FROM SARAH NAUGHTON (For you old Mill Rats Sarah is Joe Naughton’s daughter in law.)

LINDA CREED BREAST CANCER 5K RUN/WALK

Info attached

Check-in: 7:00 – 8:30am Each participant must sign a waiver.
Start: 9am
Registration Fee: Pre-Registration must be received by June 29, 2013
Kids: 12 & under (1 mile option, receive participation award)
Pre- registration $10
Day of: $15 (cash/check only)
Adults: 13 & over (first 200 receive T shirt & goodie bag)
Pre-registration $20
Day of: $25 (cash/check only)
RAFFLES, 50-50, CHAIR MASSAGE SESSIONS,
FESTIVITIES & GARY IN THE MORNING FROM
POCONO 96.7!
To download registration form:

http://www.lindacreed.org/events.php

Linda Creed Breast Cancer.org works with the Dale & Frances
Hughes Cancer Center in East Stroudsburg to help local
women fight for their future.
Bibs and goodie bags for pre-registered
entrants will be available for pick- up
on Friday, July 12 from 1 pm to 6 pm
at Van Gilder’s Jubilee Restaurant in
Pocono Pines.
SPECTATORS WELCOME!
No pets allowed.
For more information or to volunteer: rvgsnow@gmail.com,
swnaughton@gmail.com or call 570-460-1458.
AWARDS
FOR AGE GROUPS
13 & UP, TOP 3
MALE/FEMALE,
& OVERALL TOP
MALE/FEMALE
PINECREST SWIM CLUB, POCONO PINES, PA 18350
(can be found on google maps)
PART OF THE LAKE NAOMI/TIMBER TRAILS BREAST CANCER RALLY
L I N D A CREED B R E A ST C A N C ER.ORG 5K RUN/WALK
SATURDAY, JULY 13, 2013

THIS WEEK AND WEEKEND:

Saturday AM a group of us (beginning with but not limited to Debbie Lennox and me) plan to bicycle to CALLIES PRETZEL FACTORY for a certified tasting/gobbling of their world famous chocolate covered soft pretzels! Target is a 9 am start, more info Friday.

BIKE RIDE: I’m planning a bike ride to Hancock NY and back, all route 191. Roughly 190 miles; I’m thinking late summer. Let me know if you’re interested in doing this with me.

GROUP SOCIAL & TRAINING – RUNNING – CYCLING – SWIMMING:

AMERICAN RIBBON MILL on ANN STREET in Stroudsburg

Mill Rats run/walk/cycle – 7:30 AM daily – Wed evening at 5:15 PM – walkers & runners from very doable walking paces through running paces from 12 mpm to 7 mpm. Distances are from 3 miles to 20 and more at times. There is a fit for you, please join us!

POCONO FAMILY YMCA – http://poconoymca.org/ Group social/training runs – 6 pm Tue & Thur evenings, meet at the front door. Dan Rusk and Scott Ewing sewing1950@yahoo.com – FROM SCOTT – Runners do not have to be members of the YMCA or any other organization to run with us. We encourage beginner runners to come out with us and highly recommend runners should wear reflective vests/jackets/hats/gloves when running, especially with the Y group on Tues/Thurs.

POCONO AREA RUNNING CLUB – www.poconoarearunningclub.com – parc@ptd.net – & FACEBOOK.

TRI POCONO MULTISPORT CLUB – Jeff Silvernale – 570-807-0349 – jsilvernale@vertellus.com and FACEBOOK

READY SET RUN (shoes & running apparel plus all sorts of running/walking paraphernalia) – 431 Main Street, Stroudsburg – Trish D’Imperio – Facebook.

FIRST STRIDES – Women’s Beginner Walking and Running Program www.firststrides.com for more information

This program is for women ages 12 – 112. It is a gradual 12 week program to get you walking, combination of walking/running, or jogging at a pace that is right for you.

Two Locations:

Stroudsburg – Starts Monday, March 25 at 6:15 pm. Meet at Stroudsburg Intermediate Elementary School on Chipperfield Drive.

Brodheadsville – Starts Tuesday, March 26 at 6:15 pm. Meet at the JC Mills School off of Rt 115.

VERTICAL EARTH MOUNTAIN SPORTS – 762 main street Stroudsburg, PA 18360 – 570-872-9088 – http://www.verticalearthinc.com/events – This is a fabulous bike and bike paraphernalia store!!!

LISA PIZZUTO – ESU Women’s swimming coach and ADULT SWIM PROGRAM DIRECTOR – LPizzuto@po-box.esu.edu

UNLIMITED PERSONAL TRAINING – 1240 North 9th St. Stroudsburg, PA Across from Grey Chevrolet on rt 611.

570-242-8910 – Kelly Scot Smith

STROUD CROSS FIT – GAYLEMARIE KOLB – www.StroudCrossFit.com – facebook.com/stroudcrossfit

PRETZEL CITY SPORTS – http://pretzelcitysports.com/adventure.html a great resource for races all over eastern PA

RUNNING THE POCONO’S and BEYOND – http://blogs.thepoconos.com/running-the-poconos/

If you wish to be added or removed from “stuff ’round the mill” send me an email.

PLEASE SEND ME ANYTHING YOU WISH TO HAVE INCLUDED HERE.

MILL RAT EVENTS:

05/19 – POCONO MARATHON – www.poconomarathon.org/

05/27 – TORTISE & THE HARE – http://www.tortoiseharerace.org

06/01 – GOD’S COUNTRY MARATHON – http://www.visitpottercounty.com/static/index.cfm?contentID=112

06/08 – LAUREL HIGHLANDS 70.5 miles and 50K – http://www.laurelultra.com/

06/08 or 09 – Milford to Hialeah McDade trail 50K day & start time to be determined.

06/14 & 15 – TARC 50 & 100 MILE ENDURANCE RUN – http://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=18276

07/13 – QUIET VALLEY ROOSTER RUN – http://www.timberhilltiming.com/QVRoosterRun.html

07/14 – BOILERMAKER – http://www.boilermaker.com/

07/21 – ANTHRACITE TRIATHLON 2013 – Jim Thorpe, PA

07/21 – UNCLE DAVE’S ICE CREAM JOG ‘N HOG http://www.jognhog.com/events/philadelphia/

07/28 – PA GRAND CANYON MARATHON – http://www.pagrandcanyonmarathon.com/

08/10 – HERO RUSH – Albrightsville PA -http://www.herorush.com/events/pennsylvania-nj/

08/17 –SHAWNEE MTN MUD RUN & KIDS MINI MUD RUN Info & online registration beginning April 1 at www.shawneemt.com

08/25 – The “River Rat Triathlon” – http://www.riverrattri.org/

09/08 – VIA MARATHON – http://www.viamarathon.com/

09/28 – EIGHTH ANNUAL LEVEE LOOP TRAIL RUN & WALK – www.srosrc.org

10/20 – HAMBLETONIAN ® MARATHON & GOOD TIME TROTTERS RELAY http://www.hambletonianmarathon.com/

09/29 – POCONO LAKE REGION 13.1 – www.lakeregioncc.com the marathon route will begin at the Lakeside Elementary School in Honesdale, PA and the finish line is at the Wallenpaupack Area High School track.

10/05 – FAMILIES FIRST 11th ANNUAL 5K RACE & 1 MILE FUN WALK- Wind Gap Borough Park – Rain or Shine

Time: 9:00 AM – Registration will begin 7:45 AM on race day – http://www.penargylfamiliesfirst.org/events.html

10/13 – The 18th STEAMTOWN MARATHON – http://www.steamtownmarathon.com/ registration opens 4/1

10/19 – THE GREAT FLORIDIAN – http://greatfloridian.com/

11/10 – THE RIVER RAMBLE – Ready Set Run, 431 Main Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 570-424-6431 www.Readysetrunpoconos.com

12/07 – 3rd ANNUAL JINGLE JOG 5K RACE & FUN Walk – Proud Participant of the Hudson Valley Grand Prix 5k Series

12/07 – THE QUADRUPLE WALL CHALLENGE

Do 1, 2, 3 or 4 walls all for the same registration fee $0

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04/06 – KUTZTOWN FOOLS 10M RUN – http://kutztownfoolsrun.com/

04/06 – GARDEN SPOT VILLAGE MARATHON – www.GardenSpotVillageMarathon.org.

04/13 – BELVIDERE FOX TROT 5K & 1 MILE COMMUNITY WALK – http://foxtrot5k.org/registration.html

04/15 – BOSTON – www.baa.org/

04/20 – SYBIL LUDINGTON HISTORICAL RUN 50K http://www.runner.org/sybil on this course at 22.8 miles, there is a tiny cemetery where famous bestseller author of “The Complete Book of Running”, James Fixx is buried.

04/21 – LAKE WARAMAUG ULTRAS – 50K, 50-miles & 100K – Time: 7:30 a.m. Cost: $55 (before 4/22) Venue: Lake Waramaug State Park CT – Race Director – Carl Hunt [p] 860-355-8847 huntcarl@sbcglobal.net

04/27 – MOVING TOGETHER 5K AND KID’S FUN RUN – http://www.knowltonschool.com/gym.htm

04/28 – LEHIGH VALLEY HALF MARATHON & 5K; Allentown www.lehighvalleyhalfmarathon.com

04/28 – ORANGE COUNTY CHOPPERS 5k / 10k – http://www.runner.org/occchoppers/

05/04 – 22ND ANNUAL CENTENNIAL SCHOOL 5K Run/2 Mile Walk Saturday, 10:00am, Lehigh University Goodman Campus – http://centennial.coe.lehigh.edu/

05/05 – LAW DAY – 30 YEARS

05/05 – BROAD STREET RUN – http://www.broadstreetrun.com/

05/18 – BROOKLYN HALF Marathon – http://www.nyrr.org/races-and-events/2013/brooklyn-half-marathon

05/19 – POCONO MARATHON – www.poconomarathon.org/

05/27 – TORTISE & THE HARE – http://www.tortoiseharerace.org

06/01 – GOD’S COUNTRY MARATHON – http://www.visitpottercounty.com/static/index.cfm?contentID=112

06/08 – LAUREL HIGHLANDS 70.5 miles and 50K – http://www.laurelultra.com/

06/14 & 15 – TARC 50 & 100 MILE ENDURANCE RUN – http://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=18276

07/13 – QUIET VALLEY ROOSTER RUN – http://www.timberhilltiming.com/QVRoosterRun.html

07/14 – BOILERMAKER – http://www.boilermaker.com/

07/21 – ANTHRACITE TRIATHLON 2013 – Jim Thorpe, PA

07/21 – UNCLE DAVE’S ICE CREAM JOG ‘N HOG http://www.jognhog.com/events/philadelphia/

07/28 – PA GRAND CANYON MARATHON – http://www.pagrandcanyonmarathon.com/

08/10 – HERO RUSH – Albrightsville PA -http://www.herorush.com/events/pennsylvania-nj/

08/17 –SHAWNEE MTN MUD RUN & KIDS MINI MUD RUN Info & online registration beginning April 1 at www.shawneemt.com

09/08 – VIA MARATHON – http://www.viamarathon.com/

09/28 – EIGHTH ANNUAL LEVEE LOOP TRAIL RUN & WALK – www.srosrc.org

10/20 – HAMBLETONIAN ® MARATHON & GOOD TIME TROTTERS RELAY http://www.hambletonianmarathon.com/

09/29 – POCONO LAKE REGION 13.1 – www.lakeregioncc.com the marathon route will begin at the Lakeside Elementary School in Honesdale, PA and the finish line is at the Wallenpaupack Area High School track.

10/05 – FAMILIES FIRST 11th ANNUAL 5K RACE & 1 MILE FUN WALK- Wind Gap Borough Park – Rain or Shine

Time: 9:00 AM – Registration will begin 7:45 AM on race day – http://www.penargylfamiliesfirst.org/events.html

10/13 – The 18th STEAMTOWN MARATHON – http://www.steamtownmarathon.com/ registration opens 4/1

10/19 – THE GREAT FLORIDIAN – http://greatfloridian.com/

11/10 – THE RIVER RAMBLE – Ready Set Run, 431 Main Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 570-424-6431 www.Readysetrunpoconos.com

12/07 – 3rd ANNUAL JINGLE JOG 5K RACE & FUN Walk – Proud Participant of the Hudson Valley Grand Prix 5k Series

12/07 – THE QUADRUPLE WALL CHALLENGE

Do 1, 2, 3 or 4 walls all for the same registration fee $0

stuff ’round the mill

Law Day – 30 years – I wasn’t around for the first 10 or so but I’ve been around for the past 20. My opinion is that Law Day would have ended if it had not been for the tenacity of Edwin Krawitz. Edwin or Ed or Itze which was once a name used only by family and very close friends would not allow the event to end. When Ed put Itze on a vanity license plate the intimate family name became the name by which he is best know. I remember one time at the Jewish Synagogue when a new Rabbi explained the Jewish meaning of the name Itze. I am Christian in Faith but I’ve always enjoyed attending special Synagogue services with the Krawitz family. After the service Itze said the Rabbi was wrong, his name didn’t have anything to do with the meaning the Rabbi gave us.

I don’t know the proper interpretation for the name Itze but I do know a little about the man. He is a good man. He has been his family’s cornerstone as long as I’ve known him. He is a loyal friend and his tireless commitment to running and our community has never wavered. He once stood tall and proud and through shear will kept Law Day going. Now a gracefully aging man he has been surrounded by men and women who love and respect him so much that they aren’t about to let this race end on Itze’s watch.

Love and respect…our gift for you Itze! May the Lord bless you with at least another 30 years of Law Days filled with sunshine and joy!

C’mon out Sunday, please, share the joy of running with us and one of the finest men to walk the face of this earth!

RESULTS:

I missed Sandy up at the OCC event

ORANGE COUNTY CHOPPERS 5k / 10k – http://www.runner.org/occchoppers/

Sandy Adamson Pa Stroudsburg 40 59 28:04.5 28:13.0 2:46.5 9:06/M

THIS WEEK & WEEKEND:

05/04 – 22ND ANNUAL CENTENNIAL SCHOOL 5K Run/2 Mile Walk Saturday, 10:00am, Lehigh University Goodman Campus – http://centennial.coe.lehigh.edu/

05/05 – LAW DAY – 30 YEARS at the Morey School across form WAWA! 5 mile race & 5K fun run (more like 2.5 miles) at 10am.

05/05 – BROAD STREET RUN – http://www.broadstreetrun.com/

GROUP SOCIAL & TRAINING – RUNNING – CYCLING – SWIMMING:

AMERICAN RIBBON MILL on ANN STREET in Stroudsburg

Mill Rats run/walk/cycle – 7:30 AM daily – Wed evening at 5:15 PM – walkers & runners from very doable walking paces through running paces from 12 mpm to 7 mpm. Distances are from 3 miles to 20 and more at times. There is a fit for you, please join us!

POCONO FAMILY YMCA – http://poconoymca.org/ Group social/training runs – 6 pm Tue & Thur evenings, meet at the front door. Dan Rusk and Scott Ewing sewing1950@yahoo.com – FROM SCOTT – Runners do not have to be members of the YMCA or any other organization to run with us. We encourage beginner runners to come out with us and highly recommend runners should wear reflective vests/jackets/hats/gloves when running, especially with the Y group on Tues/Thurs.

POCONO AREA RUNNING CLUB – www.poconoarearunningclub.com – parc@ptd.net – & FACEBOOK.

TRI POCONO MULTISPORT CLUB – Jeff Silvernale – 570-807-0349 – jsilvernale@vertellus.com and FACEBOOK

READY SET RUN (shoes & running apparel plus all sorts of running/walking paraphernalia) – 431 Main Street, Stroudsburg – Trish D’Imperio – Facebook.

FIRST STRIDES – Women’s Beginner Walking and Running Program www.firststrides.com for more information

This program is for women ages 12 – 112. It is a gradual 12 week program to get you walking, combination of walking/running, or jogging at a pace that is right for you.

Two Locations:

Stroudsburg – Starts Monday, March 25 at 6:15 pm. Meet at Stroudsburg Intermediate Elementary School on Chipperfield Drive.

Brodheadsville – Starts Tuesday, March 26 at 6:15 pm. Meet at the JC Mills School off of Rt 115.

VERTICAL EARTH MOUNTAIN SPORTS – 762 main street Stroudsburg, PA 18360 – 570-872-9088 – http://www.verticalearthinc.com/events – This is a fabulous bike and bike paraphernalia store!!!

LISA PIZZUTO – ESU Women’s swimming coach and ADULT SWIM PROGRAM DIRECTOR – LPizzuto@po-box.esu.edu

UNLIMITED PERSONAL TRAINING – 1240 North 9th St. Stroudsburg, PA Across from Grey Chevrolet on rt 611.

570-242-8910 – Kelly Scot Smith

STROUD CROSS FIT – GAYLEMARIE KOLB – www.StroudCrossFit.com – facebook.com/stroudcrossfit

PRETZEL CITY SPORTS – http://pretzelcitysports.com/adventure.html a great resource for races all over eastern PA

RUNNING THE POCONO’S and BEYOND – http://blogs.thepoconos.com/running-the-poconos/

If you wish to be added or removed from “stuff ’round the mill” send me an email.

PLEASE SEND ME ANYTHING YOU WISH TO HAVE INCLUDED HERE.

stuff ’round the mill – “TRI POCONO” as their history begins; this is one badass multi sport team:

The happenings in our local multisport chapter are so much fun to watch and a cause for a whole bunch of pride in these magnificent athletes and trainers as they push and pull each other both in team organizing and competing! In this context I cannot offer one name because from my vantage point it truly appears to be an alliance of folks with a common bond that is driving this fantastic development.

This past Sunday a bunch of TRI POCONO athletes tore up the Lehigh Valley Half course. Their competitive nature and their nurturing out on the course was an inspiration. Again no names, but boys and girls watching you folks run and compete…I just can’t find the words to express how happy I was watching y’all! One request, please wear your team colors! No matter what the event people need to know you are TRI POCONO the hardest working new multi sport team around!

Mark Jefcoat is one of my idols! He is simply first of all a nice nice man, an incredible competitor, always ready to offer a helping hand! Here’s what’s up with him and 2 others he mentions.

FROM MARK JEFCOAT:

The Hawaii 70.3 Ironman takes place on June 1, 2013 and is just north of the town of Kona on the “Big Island” Hawaii.

This race has been one of my “bucket list” triathlons ever since I started competing.

The swim takes place at Hapuna Beach State Park and is 1.2 miles. No wetsuits allowed!

The bike course is 56 miles and starts on the the infamous Queen Ka’ahumanu and Akoni Pule Highways and heads towards the turn-around at tiny northern town of Hawi, To get to the town and the turn-around requires making a tough six mile climb. The course goes through black lava fields, ancient Hawaiian temples, and the notorious and legendary Kama’kani winds.

The 13.1 mile run starts and finishes at the Fairmont Orchid, Hawai`i , and winds its way through the Mauna Lani Resort over golf greens.

Brian Winot and Rodrigo Sagastegui are also competing with me in Hawaii. They heard me talking about going this year and before I knew it, we all were signed up and have been training since January in preparation. Brian and Rodrigo just completed the Riverwinds Triathlon this weekend finishing 2nd and 3rd in their age groups. I competed in my first triathlon of the year in North Carolina two weeks ago winning my age group. I have two additional races planned leading up to Hawaii to toughen up and get ready.

Once I get back, the rest of the summer is packed with races in Philadelphia, New York, Washington DC, National Championships, Austin 70.3 Ironman, and the Delaware Leigh Heritage Marathon. I am already looking forward to the off season.

FROM JEFF SILVERNALE:

From the Black Bear race director; I was forwarded the following list of Tri Pocono members registered for the race. From what I know, we have other members registered, but apparently not listed as club members. If you registered for any of the distances, please let me know and I’ll be sure to include you as a member of Tri Pocono. See you there under the Tri Pocono awning. Until then, practice riding hills, hills, and more hills.

As a note of local worthiness, Vale Rideout (lives locally, but sings opera professionally/internationally and who is an all-around great guy and badass rider) will be singing the National Anthem.

Nikki Perschy

Leslie Sopko

Rodrigo Sagastegui

George Fair

Mark Jefcoat

Kelly Scot Smith

Ashley Stumpp

Jocelyn Shilling

I will do my best to keep y’all updated with their competitions and results.