The second annual Tom Shelly Memorial 5K run/walk is accepting registrations for its May 26 event. The race will begin at 9 a.m. at James Buchanan High School in Mercersburg.
Registrations made by May 12 are $25 (includes tech shirt) and those made after are $30. The top sponsor will receive a one week trip to Myrtle Beach. Proceeds benefit the JB Athletic Boosters.
For more information, contact Lisa Shelly (328-2486, or tshelly93@comcast.net).
Next week is Bike to Work Week. Check out this info from the York Daily Record:
Commuter Services of Pennsylvania, along with local partners, is challenging regional employers and commuters to participate in its fourth annual Bike to Work Week, which is May 14 through 18.
Commuters who ride their bicycle to work during the week will be entered to win a Bike Safety Pack valued at more than $25. The employer with the greatest number of bicycling commuters also will be recognized.
To qualify, bicycle commuters should log their activity for Bike to Work Week at www.pacommuterservices.org.
The challenge is open to all employers and commuters who work in the participating counties, including Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster and York.
Last year more than 4,024 miles were logged by 70 participants during Bike to Work Week.
Bike to Work Week is a national activity that promotes commuting by bicycle, which offers health and fitness benefits, as well as reduces vehicle pollution and traffic congestion.
The 5 mile run/walk is set for Saturday, June 16, 2012 8:00 am at Lions Club Park 405 S. Park Ave. Mercersburg.
Race day registrations will take place at the Lions Club park pavilion.
Race Day Registration and Packet Pick-up: 6:45 a.m. – 7:45 a.m.
Entry Fees: Entries postmarked by May 21, 2012 – $30.00 with t-shirt; $25.00 without t-shirt
The MPMC (Montgomery, Peters, Mercersburg Connectivity) goal is to build community vibrancy and enhance public spaces by connecting people and places with safe routes for pedestrians and cyclists.
For more information, visit http://www.tachamber.org/docs/newsletter/MayNL2012.pdf?utm_source=Tuscarora+Area+Chamber+of+Commerce+List&utm_campaign=5046d1f7d1-May+2012&utm_medium=email
At one point or another, every runner has encountered side stitches – a sharp pain right below your rib cage.
There are a couple theories, but conventional wisdom is they are caused by a muscle spasm of the diaphragm.
Most recommend stopping running and walking until the pain subsides, unless you are in a race.
But there are also some ways that you can help prevent them from even appearing. About.com’s sports medicine section provides these tips for preventing a side stitch:
The May Day 5K is scheduled for May 12 at the Chambersburg office of Jack Gaughen ERA, Gateway Avenue.
The course is the same one used for the Race for the Nation. It’s a flat, fast course.
The race starts at 8:30 a.m. Proceeds benefit MDA/Jerry’s Kids.
For more information, contact Tim Fisler at 496-7431. A registration form is available at http://www.tristaterunnur.com/MayDay5k.pdf.
The Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter is hosting a 5K9 Run and 1-mile Whisker Walk on Friday, May 4, at 6:30 p.m. at the future home of the shelter, 5051 Letterkenny Road West, Chambersburg.
Registration will be held from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m., with the run beginning at 6:30 — we’re going to close the roads, so to make sure you can get in, try to get there before 6:30.
The Whisker Walk will start at 7 and an awards ceremony for a variety of categories will be held at 7:45.
Registration fees are $25 before April 20 and $30 after that. If you would like to participate in the 1-mile Whisker Walk, the registration fee is $10. Your pre-registration will guarantee you a t-shirt and a goodie bag. Whisker Walk participants will get a t-shirt and a ribbon.
Proceeds will benefit the CVAS Rallying to Relocate Capital Campaign.
PLEASE forward this email to your friends and family and contact list so we can help get the word out and raise money for our future home.
We’ve got registration forms online at www.cvas-pets.org. For more information, call the shelter at (717) 263-5791.
Congrats to all the local runners who ran in the Boston Marathon!
A list of local runners is available here: http://www.publicopiniononline.com/ci_20409421/running-locals-find-success-boston
It was one of the hottest on record, and times were some of the slowest on record, but there were some good showings by locals.
Chambersburg’s Laurie Dymond and Tim Schuler, who race for the Cumberland Valley Athletic Club, finished fifth and eighth, respectively, in the 45-49 age group. Schuler had the best overall finish of anyone in the area, taking 198th place with a time of 2 hours, 49 minutes and 14 seconds.
In case you missed it, John Ulsh of Carlisle spoke last week in Chambersburg.
He was seriously injured in a crash in December 2007 near Mercersburg and given a 3 percent chance of living. He wasn’t even supposed to live, but now he’s able to work out and even return to running.
He had an incredible story, though it was hard to do it justice in a single, on-deadline story.
If you get a chance, check out his website APerfectRun.com, which has much more of his story, along with photos and other links.
Chambersburg Memorial YMCA, 570 E. McKinley St., will host its annual 5K Run/Walk, 5K Pump-n-Run and 1K Fun Run June 2.
The Pump-n-Run portion starts at 7:30 a.m. and challenges individuals who want to hit the weights before the 5K Run.
The 5K will start at 9 a.m., and the 1K Fun Run at 10 a.m.
For more information and to register, go to http://www.chbgy.org.
A 5K run/walk to benefit Cumberland Valley Breast Care Alliance is scheduled for May 5. An opening ceremony will take place at 9 a.m. and the race will start at 10 at The Tower of Falling Spring, next to Coyle Free Library, 102 N. Main St. Event patrons may not park in the library’s parking lot.The cost is $15. Registration will be open race day but may also be done in advance. Forms are available for download at http://www.thecvbca.org, and should be mailed to CVBCA at 1135 Brookwood Drive, Chambersburg 17201. Make checks payable to CVBCA.
Those registering by April 28 will be entered into a drawing for a basket filled with pink ribbon items.
I am an avid runner and cyclist and have competed in a number of 5K, 10K and half marathon races. I’ll share tips, articles, and local running and cycling information on this blog.