PGRC Marathon training program –registration closes Friday

The program runs from November 15, 2009 to March 20, 2009 and is open to first time and experienced marathoners.

Registration is still open at –https://secure.getmeregistered.com/get_information.php?event_id=2849

The first session of the marathon training program met yesterday for a 6 mile run. We are meeting this Tuesday (6:30pm PGCC track) and Thursday (6:30pm Wells Ice Arena)– you are welcome to stop by and meet some of the other runners and coaches.  Next Sunday, we will be running 8 miles.

 

Fyi, most of the group are first time marathoners.  But if you are an experienced marathoner, or in-between we have a program for you too.  Since it is a small group with 4 coaches, you will receive lots of individual attention and we can customize a program to meet your needs.

Happy Birthday Coach Bill!

 

 

Run Through the Grapevine 8k

Great job on a slippery course (seriously, what was that muddy mountain they made us crawl up???). Race results (apologies if I skipped anyone — and please let me know!):

180.Lewis, Monica…F32 PGRC Run 4 your Life…45:44.90
318.Giamalva, John N…M55 PGRC Run 4 Fun…54:37.94
319.Grumbine, Robert…M46 PGRC Run 4 Fun…54:45.92
364.Wright, Ian…M34 PGRC Run 4 your Life…57:14.87
380.Trevant, Sophie…F33 PGRC Run 4 your Life…58:20.27
384.Wright, Tracy…F39 PGRC Run 4 your Life…58:43.11
414.Francis, Deirdre…F48 PGRC Run Happy…1:01:16.15
418.Almonacy, Luline…F34 PGRC Run 4 your Life…1:01:37.90
425.Robinson, Krystle…F23 PGRC Run Strong…1:01:56.39
428.Imholtz, Clare…F63 PGRC Run Happy…1:02:33.24
457.Fromel, Virginia…F58 PGRC Run Happy…1:07:13.81
459.Logan, Cassandra…F37 PGRC Run 4 your Life…1:08:22.53
463.Grasso, Valerie…F55 PGRC Run Strong…1:09:18.56
466.Lehr, Gene…M71 PGRC Run 4 Fun…1:12:16.16
468.Smith, Lisa…F44 PGRC Run Strong…1:12:32.35
472.van Brecht, Kim…F30 PGRC Run Strong…1:14:21.94
474.Proctor, Donald…M73 PGRC Run 4 Fun…1:16:07.75
475.Grasso, Daniel…M53 PGRC Run 4 Fun…1:18:10.10

I’m just happy I survived without breaking anything. But I was thinking of the 50k runners during our, um, adventure today. Can’t wait to hear *their* report!
Kim

 

Marathon happy hour

To celebrate the great achievement of our 2009 Marathoners, PGRC is having a celebratory “happy hour”. This is a great opportunity to get together with your fellow runners and share stories and laughs.  Non-marathoners are welcome to join us.  

The “happy hour” will take place at the Buffalo Wild Wings in College Park (10240 Baltimore Ave College Park, MD 20740 – right next to IKEA) on Thursday November 5 @ 7:45pm after the Thursday night run.

Thinking about running a Marathon?  Why not join us to hear about peoples experiences in different races.  PGRC is now offering a Marathon training program training for the National Marathon in 2010 (http://www.pgrc.org/training/PGRC%20marathon%20program%20new.htm).

DRESS CODE:  Wear your Marathon shirts and medals to add to the fun

RSVPs requested.

PGRC at MCM

Congratulations to all the PGRC runners who finished yesterday’s Marine Corps Marathon!

Dave Bennett 6:06:41

Elaine Bond 4:39:28

Gwen Davis 4:10:18

Sharlene Deskins 5:28:11

Andrew Gravatt 6:08:41

Nick Panebianco 4:24:34

Larry Tabachnik 4:40:11

Dave Vause   4:15:47

Run for Kathy — thank you!

A very brief thanks, on behalf of your Run for Kathy race directors, to everyone who assisted in making this race a reality for the PGRC. We seriously could not have done it without everyone’s generous help!!

Here’s the write-up from the Bowie Blade on the race:

Run for Kathy continues carrying the baton
By CHUCK MACDONALD, Special to the Blade-News
Published 10/15/09

A key moment occurs in a running event when one member of the relay team hands off the baton. If the handoff is completed smoothly, the team continues with a chance to win. If one member drops the baton, the race is all but over. Saturday, Oct. 10, the handoff was successfully completed for the Run For Kathy. …

Run;Drive;Sleep? Repeat…

And that’s exactly what we did, well minus the sleep part. I just spent the last weekend having the most fun I have ever had while running. In a moment of insanity I agreed to be part of a team that thought it would be fun to run 199miles non stop as a 12 man Relay Team. The event? The Ragnar Relay Washington DC! The race began in Cumberland, MD along the C&O Canal and meandered through the mountains of West Virginia, passing back into the country roads of Maryland through Hagerstown, Frederick, Gaithersburg and other such areas until we reached RFK stadium in Washington DC.

The team of 12 split into two vans and set off on the epic journey home. Our team began at 8:30am on Friday morning when runner number 1 from van 1 (my van) set off in a light drizzle from Cumberland passing off to each of the remaining van members at 3-8 mile intervals. My first leg (of 3) took place at 12 noon. My goal…a 1700ft climb over 8.2miles, no exaggeration. I now consider Greenbelt National Park as flat. The leg I managed to get landed with was by far the hardest on the course and when I finally crawled over the exchange point and snapped the stylish snap-on wrist band to the next runner I was surrounded by my proud teammates. I got so much kudos from my team as well as all those around me that the MOUNTAIN that I just conquered almost seemed worth it. I now had around 9 hours until my second leg so into the van I jumped as we stopped at various parts of the route along the way to encourage our other team mates. Once van 1 had finished their first leg it was time for van 2 to take over. We had time to grab some dinner and do some cheering along the way. We even made S’mores at one of the exchange points (a particular highlight of mine).

Night fell and it was time for my van’s second leg. On with the night gear which consisted of a rather fetching head lamp, reflective vest and butt light. Leg by leg, each runner made their way along their section of a very very very dark country road. This part was a little scary but keeping sight of someone else’s butt light off in the distance lead to me completing my 3.8 mile leg in my fastest time ever (32 minutes). The scary darkness made me run like the wind. I did have my trusted team mates stopping at points along the way for support and safety. My van finished their second leg around midnight and it was time to let van 2 take their turn – poor van 2.

Now it was time to catch a few Z’s before we were on the move again for our third and final leg. Van 2 would be just fine without us. We managed to squeeze in a full 2-3 hours sleep (in the van) until 4am came around and we were off on our third and final legs. My final leg took place around 7am and was a nice easy early morning run. Believe it or not I was feeling pretty good despite having 3 hours of sleep in a van before hand AND having already ran not just once but TWICE the previous day. Adrenaline alone was fueling my body as I completed my final 3.7 mile run in a very respectable time considering the circumstances. I handed off to the next runner and within another 30 minutes, van 1 had finished all three legs. It was time to grab some breakfast, support Van 2’s remaining legs then roll up at RFK Stadium to complete the run.

We finally crossed over the finish line around 3:15pm and were greeted by pizza and cold beer – perfect! The atmosphere for the full 30 hours was electric, the support from team mates and all other teams in the relay (170 teams in total) was out of this world and every one of us said we can’t wait to do it all again next year.

Next adventure…..The Marine Corp Marathon!

Keep on Running

Elaine Bond

Sunday trail run report

Just a quick note to say thanks to all who joined in on Sunday’s long run, and especially to Dave F for organizing the grand adventure.   Despite the rain, nine stalwarts showed up at 7am for the run.  Four of us ran the entire ~18 mile route including 2 laps of Perimeter Trail, five others joined in for part of the run.  Stay tuned for more adventures with Dave F– coming soon is a long run adventure on paved and unpaved trails of the NW branch/NE branch/and Sligo trails.

Tuesday 9/29 track workout

This week’s suggested track workout (PGCC track 7pm): 

6-10 x 400 at 5K pace, with 200 m jogging recovery.

PGRC at College Park Cares 5K

Youth triumphed over experience in the College Park Cares 5K team competition, as team PGRC (average time 24:39) placed last of 3 teams, outpaced by the very speedy Terp Runners (average time 17:53) and Derwood Youth (average time 22:36).   Nevertheless, PGRCers fared well in the age-group competition with Elliott Hamilton and Chris Larsen placing 2nd and 3rd respectively in the 40-49M category, Cindy Cohen placing 1st in the 40-49F category, Kent McCullough placing 1st in the 50-59M category, Clare Imholtz placing 1st in the 60-69F category, and Jim Keat placing 1st in the 70+M category. 

PGRC results:  (full results at http://www.collegeparkcares.com/cpc5k09_results.html)

Place Div/Tot  Num  Name                           S  Age  Zip         Gun T  
17     1/5    155  KENT MCCULLOUGH                M   52     20703    00:19:45
32     3/14   122  ELLIOTT HAMILTON               M   49     20782    00:21:38
37     4/14   989  CHRISTOPHER LARSEN             M   44     20740    00:22:36
50     5/17   158  CINDY COHEN                    F   41     20768    00:24:09
111   22/25   142  LINUS HAMILTON                 M   15     20782    00:28:49
112   13/14   159  ROBERT GRUMBINE                M   49     20768    00:28:52

129    1/3    156  CLARE IMHOLTZ                  F   62     20705    00:31:11

165    4/4    157  RODNEY GREEN                   M   60     20781    00:35:42

179    1/1    212  JIM KEAT                       M   77     20783    00:39:46