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Letter from the President (August 2024)

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The summer calendar is packed with outdoor events and activities, but that didn’t prevent more than 30 people from coming out to the Justa Road Fatass on July 27th. It was great weather and a fun course. Thanks to Elaine Cooke and Michael Whalen for putting this together and continuing to build excitement for Blues Cruise in October.

Since we are turning toward the second half of the year, everyone should check their progress on the Pacer Passport. One of the criteria is to attend 3 Pacer club meetings, but there are only 4 meetings remaining for 2024. Don’t let this slip away from you.

(Haven’t started your Passport yet, or don’t know what it is? Click HERE to learn more and get in on the fun!)

At the end of July we had the final session with the Pagoda Pathfinders group. We have 3 new runners who have been preparing for the past 8 weeks and are ready for the Grings Mill race on August 4th. Thanks to Andrea Thrush for providing 2 months of guidance and encouragement to the group – all during the hottest streak of Sunday mornings I can remember.

As usual, I welcome your feedback. Email me.
Steve
president@pagodapacers.com

Wednesday Night Runs (August ’24 Locations)

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Our mid-week group runs have at least two different distance options (3-4 miles and 5-6 miles) with an appointed leader for each route. Each run will have its own Facebook “event,” and the routes will be posted a couple days before the run. After each run, those who can will stick around for food, drink, and good conversation, either at a nearby restaurant or a club member’s residence. Come for the run; stay (if you can) for the fellowship. (If you don’t have time to stick around, no worries–just come run with us!)

August 7: Michelle Henry’s place (302 Parkside Ave, Shillington) — Post-run to follow at same location

August 14 — Steve and Jane Maguire’s place (515 Brownsville Rd, Sinking Spring) — Post-run to follow at same location

August 21: Nolde Forest (Sawmill Lot) — Post-run to follow at Oakbrook Brewing

August 28: Hamburg Reservoir — Post-run to follow at Copperz Brewing

All runs start at 6:15 p.m

Race Results (July 2024)

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Want to see your race results in the next newsletter?

Email your race results to Amy Bird at ruseenamy@gmail.com.

Run for the Ages 10k Trail Chase

Brian Stoltzfus52:086th Overall
Nicholas Dimascio1:03:561st M 65-69
Sheri Golembiewski1:01:021st F 45-49
Jason Karpinski50:061st M 30-34
Julia Hager1:23:44
Kristen Rothenberger1:25:15
Brittni Harris1:26:20
Michael Whalen1:37:29
Shawn Weller1:35:23

Thirsty Thursday 5k (Race 4 of 7)

Brian Stoltzfus21:252nd M 60-69
Sheri Golembiewski23:451st F 40-49
Brad Bansner25:184th M 50-59
Joanne Patti31:374th F 60-69
Julia Hager32:454th F 50-59
Larry Drogo34:22
Blair Hogg34:35
Dianne Showers37:18
Rick Showers42:07
Bruce Cronrath44:442nd M 78+

Double Trouble 15k

Charlie Fries1:15:07
Joanne Patti2:14:59

Double Trouble 30k

Chris Fisher3:06:40

Catoctin 50k

Kelly Ammon6:51:302nd F Overall
This is the end of the August ’24 Newsletter.

Next Pacer Race: Gring’s Mill 5k/10k on Sunday, August 4th

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Come join us for this flat and fast mid-summer race on the scenic Gring’s Mill canal path! 

The start/finish location will be at the Berks County Heritage Center, located at 1102 Red Bridge Road, off of Route 183.

This event features both 5K and 10K race options, plus a kids’ run for those bringing the whole family.

Bib pickup opens at 7:30 a.m. 

5k/10k starts at 9:00 a.m.

Kids’ Run starts at approximately 10:15 a.m.   

Online registration is open–click the button below!

register

Not interested in racing, but want to help out? Email race director Jason Karpinski (gringsmilldirector@pagodapacers.com) and let him know!

Next Monthly Membership Meeting: July 11, 2024

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** Please let us know if you will attend, so we can plan for food.**

We submit a headcount on the Monday before the meeting. You can mark yourself “Going” to the FB event, comment on the event, or contact president@pagodapacers.com.

Mohnton Fire Company Social Quarters
100 E. Summit ST
Mohnton, PA 19540
https://goo.gl/maps/fukZK8BEGAsXUjDv5

The meeting is upstairs. Enter the front door and the stairs are on your left. No need to ring the buzzer for entry.

Food and drink at 6:30pm
Meeting starts at 7:00pm

All members welcome. Members are responsible for purchasing their own beverages.

Race Results (June 2024)

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Want to see your race results in the next newsletter?

Email your race results to Amy Bird at ruseenamy@gmail.com.

(Note: Results for “Run for the Ages” will be posted next month.)

Laurel Highlands 50k

6:34:38Andy Styer

Laurel Highlands 70.5

17:43:55Karin Tursack

Worlds End 100k

17:13:43Kelly Ammon
17:38:08Tod Slabik
18:08:49Mark Weaver
18:13:03Diane Grim1st F 60-69
18:38:50Andy Styer
18:57:45Shane Shin

Worlds End 50k

10:23:54Fred Foose

Dumb Dutchman Half a Half

42:43Lou Donofrio1st OA
1:04:00Cathy Unruh1st F 50-59
1:09:51Joanne Patti3rd F 60-67
1:33:07Helene Horn
1:56:06Rose Hagy1st F 75+

Dumb Dutchman Half

1:28:44Charlie Fries1st OA
2:18:07Blair Hogg

Coventry Woods Trail Running Festival 6 Hr

29.45 milesJason Karpinski2nd OA

The Big Run 5k

18:22Mihai Sanchez3rd M
26:29Nicholas DiMascio1st M 60-69
28:05Blair Hogg2nd M 60-69
28:37Peter Schlegel Jr
28:47Andrea Adams
29:41Jonathan Foley
34:45Dianne Showers2nd F 60-69
40:09Helene Horn3rd F 60-69
43:19Richard Showers
44:58Bruce Cronrath1st M 80+

Teddy Foundation 5k

26:19Kevin Monaghan1st M 60-69
28:27Janine Beidler2nd F 40-49
28:28Peter Schlegel Jr3rd M 40-49
29:31Joanne Patti1st F 60-69

WNR at the Ballpark: July 10, 2024

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On July 10th, the club will have a normal Wednesday Night Run that starts and ends near FirstEnergy Stadium. Our post-run gathering will be at the ballgame. The club is NOT purchasing or organizing tickets for this. We can gather and socialize out on the left-field deck.

We are starting this WNR a little early at 6pm sharp. The game starts at 7 p.m. (Akron vs. Reading). Fireworks are planned for that night.

The run will start from the parking lot on the SW corner of Front & Exeter Streets. It is labeled as CarTech lot#10. It is NOT the lot across from Mike’s Tavern.

The longer route is 6 miles out-and-back along Front Street and the SRT to RACC.
https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/ballpark6mile-5c80985

The shorter route is a 3 mile loop outside the perimeter of Charles Evans Cemetery.
https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/map-d465f14-7

If the game is rained out, we’ll try this again on July 31.

Draft Minutes from the General Membership Meeting (June 2024)

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Pagoda Pacer A.C. Monthly Membership Meeting

Thursday, June 13, 2024

Mohnton Fire Company

Steve Vida presided

Susan Jindra recorded minutes

19 members in attendance

CALL TO ORDER at 7 pm

Minutes from May meeting were accepted as posted

REPORTS

Treasurer Report (Shaun Luther) – Balance $87,530 (136% of Target). Shaun filed taxes by the deadline. Shaun, Steve and Susan finalized the 4th CD.

Charlie Horse Race Report (Shaun Luther) – there were 130 and 39 runners for the Charlie Horse and the Dirty Pony respectively. The race turned a profit of $4,500. 

Triple Trail Challenge (Shaun Luther) – Shaun will email the 130 Charlie Horse participants to encourage them to register for the Race For the Ages.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

None

NEW BUSINESS

Membership Application Update (Steven Vida) – The Board of Directors reviewed the membership application at their May meeting. Jason Karpinski will present an updated application at a future club Monthly meeting.

Purchasing a New Pop-Up Tent (Shaun Luther) – Shaun explained that one of the Pop-Up Tents used at the Charlie Horse Race was in bad condition (ie. held together by strings). He suggested the Pacers start looking for another Pop-Up Tent to purchase.

MEETING ADJOURNED at 7:25 pm