Cicada Crunch May 17, 5K Run/2K Walk, 10am

This race is directed by PGRC member, Dave Rapp. Here’s a blurb from the website www.cheverlyday.org

Welcome to the 4th running of the Cheverly Day Cicada Crunch! The race is the kick-off to an entire day of celebrations in our community. Lots of food, activities, musical performances by fantastic local music groups, a beer garden, and much more. Come to run, but plan to stay until the closing fireworks. Race proceeds will go to support the activities of Cheverly’s own Friends of Lower Beaver Dam, an organization dedicated to improving the Anacostia Watershed.

Marathon Training Program

If you are interested in running a half or full Marathon but don’t want to do it by yourself. Starting May 10^th you can train with the Marathon Charities Partners Group coordinated by Nick Panebianco. Marathon Charities Partners Group are a DC area charities that have combined their training and race day programs to enhance the experience of the runners who are making sacrifices to serve such charities as Big Brothers Big Sisters, ASHA for Education, Team CF etc… If anyone is interested and would like to read more about the program, you can visit the website at www.runwithmcp.org. The cost of the training program is $60, but the fee is waived for PGRC members.

Deirdre

Springburst Results

Thanks to all of the runners and volunteers. 

Race results

Awards 

Kid’s race at Springburst

All!  If you are planning to run in the Springburst 8K this weekend, bring along the whole family!  We are holding a half mile kids’ race, with fun prizes!  Sign up at the park.  All ages welcome.  If they can walk, they can run it!  We are looking forward to seeing you there!

Stefanie Carroll
Kids’ race coordinator

Sunday Bowie long run

Hi guys, a few of us are training for the GW Parkway race (10-miler), which is April 27 (i.e. SOON!). We’re holding our long run tomorrow, Sunday, April 6. Meet at 6:30 a.m. at the Race Track Rd. entrance to the WB&A trail. Run will be from there to past the Glenn Dale Splash Park and back (a little over 10 miles — mile marker 5.5 to mile marker .5 and back).

To run shorter, meet up at any point along the trail — 197 (about 9 miles — mile marker 4.5 to mile marker .5 and back to Race Track mile marker 5.5); High Bridge Rd. (about 8 miles — mile marker 3.5 to mile marker .5 and back to Race Track mile marker 5.5); Glenn Dale Splash Park (a little over 6 — just before mile marker 1.5 to marker .5 and back to Race Track mile marker 5.5). Check out the map on the trail Web site to get a better idea of where to go.

E-mail Kim at membership@pgrc.org for time estimates. Also, we’ll give anyone who needs it a ride back to their car. Just shoot me a note if you plan on coming, too, so we’ll know to wait for you and where. See you then!

National Marathon

Congratulations to the PGRC members who ran yesterday.  New member Christopher Hamley finished first place master in the marathon, and sixth overall, with a time of 2:35:46 — congrats to Chris on a great performance!   And thanks to all of the PGRC volunteers, headed by Emily, who staffed a spirited aid station at mile 19 and served as course marshals. 

Here are the finishing times for club members.

Marathon–
Christopher Hamley 2:35:46
Kirk Gordon   3:48:47  

Half marathon–   
Jason Ross 1:46:25   
Janice Uthe 1:56:30 
Cindy Cohen 1:58:31 

6K Race in Baltimore - Sunday, April 27th

From:

Meghan Cornely
Special Events Coordinator
Believe in Tomorrow Children’s Foundation

Race Name: Believe In Tomorrow’s Port to Fort 6k Sponsored by Home Depot
2007 Date: Sunday, April 27th, 2008
Race Edition: 12th annual
Start Time: 9:00 a.m.
Distance: 6k (3.72 mi)
Location: Baltimore, Maryland - Baltimore Museum of Industry, 1415 Key Highway
Contact: Meghan Cornely, 410-744-1032 or mcornely@believeintomorrow.org
Website: www.believeintomorrow.org
Registration: http://www.believeintomorrow.org/p2f/

Believe In Tomorrow provides exceptional hospital and retreat housing services to critically ill children and their families.
Thanks again!

March 2008 Handicap Race Results

Low-Key 3-Mile Race results

March 1, 2008

Maximum handicap was 9:30, with runners starting every 30 seconds in age groups. (Chart can be found here: www.pgrc.org/races/hcap30sec.html)

PLACE            NAME                                     AGE GROUP              HANDICAP                TIME

1                      TED POULOS                        M46                             7:30                             27:02

2                      MANUEL LEGASPI               M39                             9:00                             29:23

3                      KENT MCCULLOUGH         M51                             9:30                             29:42

4                      CINDY COHEN                     F40                              6:00                             30:03

5                      MONICA LEWIS                   F31                              7:00                             32:04

6                      PETE MIKOCHIK                  M27                             9:30                             32:08

7                      WALTER HILL                       M56                             5:30                             32:24

8                      EMILY MCLAUGHLIN         F28                              7:00                             33:06

9                      CLARE IMHOLTZ                 F61                              0:00                             33:26

10                    DAVE FERRIS                        M49                             7:00                             33:52

11                    SHARYN GORDON              F49                              3:30                             36:20

12                    DEIRDRE FRANCIS              F46                              4:30                             36:50

13                    BILL RADCLIFFE                  M76                             0:00                             38:33

14                    PATRICIA CLARK                F37                              6:30                             38:35

15                    CINTHIA VERASTEGUI       F27                              7:00                             40:07

16                    KAREN BRAXTON               F41                              5:30                             41:10

17                    ANTOINETTE BLYTHER      F37                              6:30                             41:18

18                    EARNEST WHITE                  M38                             9:00                             41:19

19                    SANDRA KIMBLE                F32                              7:00                             46:28

PGRC 10-mile Club Challenge

The PGRC 10-mile Club Challenge was held on February 24, 2008 in Columbia, Maryland. Here is the PGRC Team. Photograph by Emily McLaughlin.

Springburst 8K

Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 12. The club will hold the Springburst 8K at Greenbelt National Park in Greenbelt, Maryland. The course consists of two loops through the park on paved roads. There are hills! Start and finish are at the Sweetgum Picnic Area.

Entry fees are $20 through March 29 and $25 after March 29. There is a $5 discount for all PGRC members. All participants will receive a long-sleeved T-shirt, and refreshments will be served after the race.

A Kids Fun Run will also be held on race day. This is a half mile Fun Run race and is FREE!

Rules and Restrictions: Please, no headphones, baby strollers, bikes, in-line skates, or dogs. You must display your bib number on the front of your shirt or jacket.

For more information, contact John Giamalva at 202-521-1495 or email him at johngiamalva@gmail.com before race day.

See the attached springburst-2008.pdf file for an entry form, or go to www.signmeupsports.com for online entry information.