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TIMES-LEADER WVC HS T&F PREVIEW IN TODAYS PAPER/ONLINE- Times Leader is featuring its Wyoming Valley Conference High School Track and Field PREVIEW and TEAM CAPSULES by Jamie A. Raub POSTED- 4/1

FOR THOSE INTERESTED IN RUNNING THE HARRISBURG HALF MARATHON- This year will mark the 12th running of the race and we (HHM) hope to exceed the 1000 participant mark. The race is on 9/7/08 this year and our website has changed to harrisburghalf.org. Online registration is open at active.com. We will have flyers made up by June. POSTED- 3/31 Tom Bat

April 26. 2nd Annual Jeremy Herbstritt Memorial 5K Walk/Run.- 10 AM. IM Building, University Park Campus of Penn State. This event honors Jeremy - the man, runner and lover of life. A certified 5K loop with start/finish on Curtin Road near the Intramural Building at Penn State. Registration $10 if postmarked by April 18, $15 thereafter and on race day; $5 for kids 10 & under. Teams of five or more welcome - must register together before race day - first three finishers scored. Race day reg. & packet pickup 8:45-9:45 a.m. at IM Bldg. Application. Event shirts guaranteed to advance registered participants and while supplies last. Medals to the top male and female finisher, trophy to winning team. Ribbons to age group winners (10 & under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & up). Classic 2007 Jeremy’s Race shirts available for $5 on race day. For more information and to volunteer, contact Jordan Wilcox at jdw289@psu.edu.
POSTED- 3/29 KIM GASPER

TIP IS RUNNING ON PAVEMENT REALLY BAD FOR YOUR JOINTS- Here is something of interest that is in theis months issue of Runners World.
Q:Fact or Fiction?- Running on pavement is bad for your joints?
A:FICTION- Running impact is actually good for you. It stimulates bone growth and strengthens muscles and while softer surfaces like dirt and grass are belieived to absorb impact, achy joints are more often caused by training errors than running surfaces. They go on to give a couple of examples, but here is one "THINK FORWARD" NOT "UP"
POSTED- 3/29

TREADMILL RUNNING VS OUTDOOR RUNNING: WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE?- As warmer weather brings more runners outside, many wonder why all of those winter treadmill miles don't seem to translate into outdoor miles.... MORE
POSTED- 3/25 Active Peformance Chiropractic

ACTIVE PERFORMANCE CHIROPRACTIC PRESENTS OVERTRAINING AND THE ENDURANCE ATHLETE- Topics to be addressed include: Training Periodization, Recovery Methods, Monitoring Overtraining,Injury Prevention, Injury Identification and Treatment Options, ART Ironman Performance Care, A question and answer session will follow the presentation.
Who: Drs. Richard J Armillei & Laura B Bovee
When: Thursday, April 10
What time: 7 pm - 8 pm
Where: Wilkes-Barre Family YMCA- Small Board Room
For more information about the presenting doctors, please visit www.activeperformancechiropractic.com
POSTED- 3/25 Active Peformance Chiropractic

SAVING LIVES, ONE MILE AT A TIME!- Team In Training is the world's largest endurance sports training and fundraising program. As a participant, you'll:
~share good times and train with great people
~train for 4-5 months with our certified coaches, to run or walk a full or half marathon or complete a triathlon or 100-mile bike ride
~receive advice on form and technique, race strategies, injury prevention and nutrition
~raise funds with ease using your own, personal Web page
~enjoy transportation, lodging and social events in great destinations each season
As you train, you'll raise funds for research to find cures for blood cancers and help patients live better, longer lives.
JOIN US FOR AN INFORMATIONAL MEETING TO LEARN MORE ABOUT WHAT TEAM IN TRAINING CAN MEAN IN YOUR LIFE!
Tuesday, April 29 at 6:30 pm
Odyssey Fitness
401 Coal St, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 Visit us at www.teamintraining.org/epa
for more information or contact via phone at 610.398.3357 ext 15 or 11
GO TEAM!. POSTED- 3/25 Rachel Gillespie

ABINGTON HEIGHTS T&F BOOSTERS -ALL YOU CAN EAT PIZZA PARTY 4/15, CAR WASH 4/12- Abington Heights Track & Field Boosters will be holding a "ALL YOU CAN EAT PIZZA PARTY" on Tuesday, April 15th. Immediately following the home track meet with the Honesdale Hornets. The pizza party will be held in the Abington Heights High School cafeteria at 222 Noble Road Clarks Summit, PA Cost: $7.00 per person in advance or $8.00 per person at the door. Advance ticket purchase. deadline Tuesday April 8th.
Abington Heights Track & Field Boosters will be holding a "CAR WASH" on Saturday, April 12th at the South Abington Elementary School from 9:30 am to 2:00 pm. POSTED- 3/24 Thomas Wasilewski

VALLEY RUNNING CLUB TRAINING RUNS SLATED FOR SATURDAYS- Interested in viewing information on our last Valley Running Club, Inc meeting and our upcoming May 17th Valley Great 8 & 4 Miler please visit www.palermochiro.com You will find news and pictures. Anyone wanting to run the VG8 course(8 miles or less) can meet at St John Bosco Church Saturdays at 8:30am now through May 10th. POSTED- 3/24 Michael Palmero

IS YOUR TEAM BOOSTER CLUB HAVING A COIN DROP- If so drop me an email and I will post it. Let me know the date, time and location. This includes if your having a candy bar or raffle sale at your local Wal-Mart or wherever. runnepa@aol.com POSTED- 3/21

WYOMING VALLEY TRIPLE CROWN STANDINGS- There is now a link to the current Triple Crown standings on the Strider's website- http://home.ptd.net/~rrrawls/wyoval.htm
Masters are included in the OPEN standings but there will not be any duplication of awards. Individuals placing in both OPEN and MASTERS will receive the higher value award. If equal value then the individual will be placed in the MASTERS category only with OPEN participants moving up. POSTED- 3/18 RON RAWLS

WEEKLY WEDNESDAY EVENING LEHIGH GORGE GROUP RUNS SET TO BEGIN- Ron Rawls announces that "we're starting up our Lehigh Gorge runs on Wed., April 2nd at 6 PM. One hour run on cinder trail starting at 6 PM. Meet at whitewater rafting shed at end of White Haven shopping center parking lot."

REMINDER If anyone wishes to have a group run/walk posted please email me at RUNNEPA@AOL.COM and they will be posted. All you are asked is to please email me to have the info removed when the group run/walk is discontinued.

POSTED- 3/12

OVERUSE INJURIES IN THE AVID RUNNER Over time many runners suffer from injuries that limit their performance. Understanding why an injury occurs and how to properly treat it will allow for more enjoyable, pain-free running. ... READ MORE

www.activeperformancechiropractic.comfocuses on the diagnosis and conservative treatment of both athletic and occupational repetitive overuse injuries. They specialize in the restoration and improvement of functional capacity as it pertains to each patient's condition, goals, sport, and lifestyle. There treatment is a unique blend of chiropractic therapy, biomechanical analysis, physical rehabilitation, and advanced soft-tissue techniques. POSTED- 3/11

ENDLESS MOUNTAINS BOBCATS ANNOUNCE 2008 RUNNING CALENDAR:



6/21  Damon S. Young Memorial 5k & 10k Run/walk,
      Riverside Park, Tunkhannock, 9:00am.

6/28? Lake Winola Wiggle, 4:30pm,
      Lake Winola Firehall.

7/?? Admiral Stark 5k run,
     Lake Carey, Tunkhannock.

8/7  Jack Daniels Mile, TAMS,
     Tunkhannock, 7:00pm.

8/27 Wyoming County Fair 5k Race,
     Wyoming Cty. Fairgrounds, Meshoppen, 6:45pm.

10/4 Endless Mountains Cross Country Invitational,
     Wyoming County Fairgrounds, Meshoppen, 9:30am

These will be added to the NEPARunner calendar soon. POSTED- 3/10 Sandra Howard

THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED DISTANCE RUNNING CAMP, CAMP FOR HS/COLLEGE STUDENTS This Camp is opened to High School Runners from July 26th-31st. And College Runners from August 17th - 22nd.
The Road Less Traveled Distance Running Camp provides junior high, high school, and collegiate runners an opportunity to prepare for their upcoming cross country season through training on some of the most scenic and challenging trails in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Instruction is provided by a knowledgeable staff of former... MORE
POSTED- 2/12

GREAT NEWS- The Pennsylvania Biathlon club has been awarded the bid for the 2008 National Summer Biathlon Championships and World Team Trails. This multi race event will be held the weekend of July 18,19 & 20 2008 at Whitetail Preserve near Conyngham,Pa and will feature the best biathletes from across the United States. It may also be the North American Championships if permission is granted.Details will be forth coming,so make plans to attend this prestigious event coming to Northeastern Pennsylvania. For information on how to qualify or volunteer to help contact Frank Gaval 570 788-4219 or barb123@ptd.net
re-POSTED- 1/30 "DATE CHANGE" Frank Gaval

BACK MOUNTAIN HARVEST ASSEMBLY WOMENS GROUP TO MEET TUESDAY NIGHTS-Back Mountain Harvest Assembly is hosting a women's running group at the Kirby Park track on Tuesday nights from 5-6 PM. There are some nights that we trail run, so if you are interested, please email me at for the schedule.
jpais1@aol.com for the schedule. POSTED- 8/9/07

IF YOU LIKE YOUR GROUP RUN LISTED PLEASE EMAIL-runnepa@aol.com