Story by Jill Forsythe When people first pick up running they are encouraged to find a training plan to follow. Plans are great for so many different reasons: you don’t have to think too hard about what to do next, especially as a “newbie†runner; they provide short term goals on a daily and weekly [...]
Photos by Anthony Skorochod If cycling is a box of chocolates, to borrow Mrs. Gump’s analogy, then cyclocross is the best piece in the box that you save for last and will kill the cretin who sticks his finger in the center of it and then decides he doesn’t like it. No need to visit [...]
The registration deadline for the Kings Gap Time Trial is fast approaching. The Kings Gap Time Trial, a 3.5 mile, paved individual bicycle hill climb, is scheduled to be held at the Kings Gap State Park in Dickinson Township, Cumberland County, Pa., on September 11, 2011. The event is a community outreach project for the [...]
Editor’s Note: Good luck to local competitors: Doug Clark and James Smith! Twenty-five defending national champions will be among the record field of more than 2,500 competitors Saturday, Aug. 20 in Burlington, Vt., at the USA Triathlon Age Group and Sprint National Championships, presented by Subway and People’s United Bank. Action will begin with Age [...]
As the Jason Gundel Claymont Classic enters the final days of preparation, the community of Claymont is alive with anticipation. Once again the streets of Claymont will exploded with excitement on Sunday, August 28 for a day of non-stop racing action. Even children will have a chance to participate once again in of the Claymont [...]
To raise money and awareness to combat the health threat of childhood obesity, Optimal Health Center will host a 5K Run/Walk for Wellness at 8:30 A.M. Sunday October 16, at the Charles Boehm Middle School in Yardley. The Race will kick off at Charles Boehm Middle School follow two loops around the Charles Boehm – [...]
HUP HUP and away! Shortly after the board and promoters of the Mid-Atlantic Cyclocross Series (The MAC) announced the 2011 schedule, over 1,100 entrants registered for the first two events. With only 30 days until the opening race and some categories close to capacity, the series is poised for great success. Series Director Mike Hebe [...]
The 2011 World Series of Bicycling heads into the homestretch with Friday’s Corporate Challenge presented by Rodale. In addition to the Valley Preferred Cycling Center’s (VPCC) full line-up of Friday night professional bike racing, this week’s competition invites local companies to get on track. Several leading Lehigh Valley companies will be taking the challenge. They [...]
Story by Adam Bowers, Photos by Laurence Kelly Boathouse Row is known for a variety of reasons: lights reflecting on the Schuylkill River at night, hosting massive rowing events that attract schools and athletes from around the world, and being an integral part of the Philadelphia community. More recently, and closer to the hearts of [...]
The City of Philadelphia is preparing for the 18th annual Philadelphia Marathon Race Weekend, November 18-20, 2011, which will welcome more than 25,000 runners and more than 60,000 spectators to the city for an action-packed three days. The marathon weekend features the Philadelphia Marathon, Philadelphia Half Marathon, Rothman Institute 8K, Health & Fitness Expo, Kids [...]
