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Fleet Feet’s “Move Her Mind” Event on 11/13/25

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Join Fleet Feet West Reading for a high-energy night celebrating strong, unstoppable women in sport!

“Move Her Mind” kicks off Thursday, November 13th at 6:30pm with a cocktail hour meet & greet at the vibrant Eight-Twenty at the Mills (Sly Fox’s Event Venue), followed by an inspiring panel discussion led by keynote speaker Sam Snukis and a powerhouse lineup of women athletes, coaches, and a sports psychiatrist. During the cocktail hour we’ll have Swedish meatballs, vegetarian spring rolls, and hummus dip. There will be a cash bar, but the first drink is on us.

We’ll dive into what drives us, how we overcome barriers, and what keeps us moving. Moderated by Ken Singleton, with panelists Sorita Averill, Jess Cammauf, Aimee Kohler, Adriane Hoke and Maeve Thistel, expect honest stories, laughs, and lasting motivation. BLiNCK Studios will be providing professional quality audio/video production for our guests.

You’ll also receive sweet swag bags and opportunities to win raffles—including prizes from Shokz Headphones, Amphipod Safety Lights, Asics shoes, and other gear to keep you safe on a run!

Why come? To connect. To grow. To move—together.

Come for the stories, stay for the sisterhood.

Get your tickets by clicking the link below:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/move-her-mind-a-night-of-women-empowerment-tickets-1778136045779?aff=oddtdtcreator

Applications Now Being Accepted for 2026 Pagoda Pacer Scholarships!

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Applications are now being accepted for two different cross-country scholarships being offered by the Pagoda Pacers Athletic Club (PPAC). High school seniors are encouraged to apply for a scholarship as a cross-country runner or as the child of a PPAC member who is in good standing with the club. Two of each scholarship type will be awarded. Please refer to the PPAC Scholarship page for details which can be found at: https://www.pagodapacers.com/Scholarships/About.aspx

All applications must be postmarked by February 28, 2026. For more information, please email scholarshipcoordinator@pagodapacers.com

Pre-Reg Deadline for Shiver Coming Up on 11/14/25!

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The SHIVER by the RIVER 5K & 10K is NOW.  The first one is Dec 14th, at Jim Dietrich Park, in Muhlenberg Twp. Registration opens at 8:30; both races start at 10:00. If you can’t run all 4 races, run 3, run 2, or run 1. The dates for the remaining races are Jan 11th, Feb 8th, and Mar 8th.

The Shiver is unique in that at the end of a 5K loop, runners can decide if they want to go through the chute and finish the 5K or continue and do the loop a 2nd time, completing a 10K. Runners can run different distances each month or the same distance each month. So come out and join us–it’s great motivation to run through the winter. See old friends, meet new friends, and see how your time compares month to month! Snacks and hot soup will be provided after each race. There will be an awards banquet after the March race that is free to all runners who have completed at least 3 races.  

Runners can register online at Pretzel City Sports or by mailing the registration form and a check. As always, we will have race day registration. Pre-registration deadline is 11/14. Swag for ’25-’26 is a running waist belt, large enough to carry water, your phone, and keys. Register early to guarantee the swag; we will have a very limited number of waist belts at the race!!  

If you choose not to run the race, please consider volunteering. We need volunteers before the race, for parking and registration; during the race – on the road, at the finish line and in the farmhouse; and after the race – for cleanup. If you can help prior to the race, please plan to arrive between 8:00 – 8:15. If you can help with the race itself, please arrive no later than 9:30. Look for one of the race directors somewhere around the farmhouse. Thank you in advance for your support!

Hope to see you there!!!

Sue Jackson, Georgine McCool, Tiffany Pantoja

Race Results (October ’25)

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Want to see your race results in the newsletter?

Send them to newsletter editor Matt Brophy at Matthew.L.Brophy@gmail.com!

Marine Corps Marathon

3:36:04Nicholas DiMascio

Blues Cruise 50k

7:49:36Michelle Foley

Reading Hospital Half-Marathon

2:13:50Michelle Foley

Fitzy’s Halloween 5k

29:14Michelle Foley

Devil’s Chase 6.66-Mile Run (Salem, MA)

50:46Matt Brophy

Next Weekend 10-Miler: Black Friday Run to the Pagoda on 11/28/25

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Our next Weekend 10-Miler will be a road run to Reading’s iconic Pagoda! (Note: the route will be closer to 12 miles than 10.)

Join us at 9 a.m. on Black Friday (11/28/25) for a 12(ish) mile road run. This run will be led by our lame-duck club president, Steve Vida.

The run will start at the Wyomissing Quarry Soccer Fields, and the precise route will be published on the Facebook Event closer to the date of the run.

Anyone who would like a shorter distance can park at RACC and join the group at 9:30 a.m. Round trip from RACC to the Pagoda is about 5 miles.

There will likely be a group heading out to brunch afterwards, as well, if you have the time!

Hope you can join us!

Wednesday Night Runs (November ’25 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 at least one of the two routes. 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!)

Remember to bring a head lamp and to wear reflective gear!

  • November 5: Cumru Elementary School (601 Philadelphia Ave) — post-run to follow at Oakbrook Brewing
  • November 12: Muhlenberg High School — post-run to follow at Shirley’s Cafe & Tequila Bar
  • November 19: Weis in NE Reading (2020 N 13th Street)– post-run to follow at Tobias Frogg Barn
  • November 26: West Reading (Corner of 8th Ave and Reading Ave) — post-run at Sly Fox

All runs start at 6:15 p.m.

This Month’s Membership Meeting: 11/13/25

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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 Facebook Event, comment on the event, or contact president@pagodapacers.com.

Results of the 2025 Club Election will be announced at this meeting.

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.

Minutes from the Monthly Meeting (October 9, 2025)

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Pagoda Pacer A.C. Monthly Membership Meeting

Thursday, October 9, 2025

Mohnton Fire Company

Steven Vida presided

Jennifer Pierdomenico recorded minutes

30 members in attendance

CALL TO ORDER at 7 pm

Minutes from the September meeting were accepted as posted.

REPORTS

Treasurer Report (Shaun Luther)

  • Balance is $91.9K, which is about 86% of target.
  • Oley and Kris Kringle Income continue to come it
  • Big expenditure month (Blues Cruise, Wine & Cheese, JH XC Meet)

Blues Cruise Preliminary Race Report (Mike Whalen & Elaine Cook)

  • 258 Registered Runners and 199 Finishers.
  • 16 Relay Teams (59 runners)
  • 104 Volunteer positions filled
  • Estimated Income is $28.7K and estimated expenses are $23.1K (most is swag) for ~$5.5K profit

NEW BUSINESS

Discuss Berks Nature presentation on Neversink Trail 214/215 Project (Steve Vida)

  • Lots of good discussion but nothing yet definitive as to how the club could help with the Berks Nature project.  Will revisit at January meeting once the 2025 balance target is known.

Triple Trail (Shaun Luther)

  • Motion “Make Pacer membership free for all Triple Trail finishers for the following year”.
    • Motion Adopted

MEETING ADJOURNED at 7:50 pm

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