Author: lehighvalleyrunningmiles

Racing into 2018

 

Sunday, January 7, 2018
Ice Scraper Winter Series 5K
Allentown, Pa
http://lvrr.org/races/ice-scraper-winter-series-5k/

Sunday, February 4, 2018
Superbowl Tailgate Trot 10K
Allentown, Pa
https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/Allentown/Superbowl10K

Saturday, February 10, 2018
Cupid’s Chase 5k
Breinigsville, Pa
https://secure2.convio.net/cop/site/TRR/Race/General/1158679473?pg=utype&fr_id=1540

Sunday, February 11, 2018
Ice Scraper Winter Series 5K
Allentown, Pa
http://lvrr.org/races/ice-scraper-winter-series-5k/

Sunday, March 4, 2018
Ice Scraper Winter Series 5K
Allentown, Pa
http://lvrr.org/races/ice-scraper-winter-series-5k/

Saturday, March 17, 2018
Corn Beef and Cabbage 5k
Emmaus, Pa
https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/Emmaus/CornBeefandCabbage5KRun

Sunday, March 18, 2018
West End St. Patrick’s Day 5k
Allentown, Pa
http://www.westendstpats5k.com/

Saturday, March 24, 2018
Kutztown Fools Run 2 miles walk, 5k, & 10 mile run
Kutztown, Pa
http://www.kutztownfoolsrun.com/home.html

Saturday, March 24, 2018
Raising the House 5k
Palmerton, Pa
https://www.active.com/palmerton-pa/running/distance-running-races/raising-the-house-5k-2018?int=

Saturday, April 7, 2018
Run to Live! 5k walk/8k run
Coplay, Pa
https://www.active.com/coplay-pa/running/distance-running-races/run-to-live-8k-run-2018?int

Saturday, April 7, 2018
Brew to Brew 10k+
Allentown to Bethlehem
http://runlehighvalley.com/project/brew-to-brew-10k/

Sunday, April 8, 2018
Emmaus 4-Mile Classic
Emmaus, Pa
http://lvrr.org/races/emmaus-4-miler/

Saturday, April 14, 2018
3.21 Run For Down Syndrome
Allentown, Pa
https://www.active.com/allentown-pa/running/distance-running-races/3-21-run-for-down-syndrome-2018?int=

Saturday & Sunday, April 21-22, 2018
St. Luke’s Half Marathon & 5k
Allentown, Pa
http://stlukeshalfmarathon.com/

Saturday, April 21, 2018
Yuengling Light Lager Jogger 5k

Pottsville, Pa
http://www.lagerjogger.com/

 

Saturday, April 28, 2018 – PENDING
Officer’s Down 5k
Lehighton, Pa
https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/Lehighton/LEHIGHTONOD5K

Saturday, April 28, 2018
Lung Force Run/Walk
Allentown, Pa
http://action.lung.org/site/TR?fr_id=16355&pg=entry

Sunday, April 29, 2018
March of Dimes Run for Babies
Allentown, Pa
http://www.runforbabies.org/lehighvalley

Sunday, April 29, 2018
Jim Thorpe Half Marathon & 5k
Jim Thorpe, Pa
https://www.halfmarathons.net/pennsylvania-jim-thorpe-half-marathon-5k/

Sunday, April 29, 2018
Beat Beethoven! 10K Race, 5K Race/Walk, and 1 Mile Fun Run
Reading, Pa
http://www.readingsymphony.org/beat-beethoven-10k-race-5k-racewalk-and-1-mile-fun-run/

Wednesday, May 2, 2018
LVRR Summer Series 5k
Allentown, Pa
http://lvrr.org/races/summer-series-5k/

Sunday, May 6, 2018
Flexibility 5k
Emmaus, Pa
https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/Emmaus/Flexibility5KEmmaus

Saturday, May 12, 2018
Weyerbacher Hill Challenge 5K
Easton, Pa
http://runlehighvalley.com/project/weyerbacher-hill-challenge-5k/

Saturday, May 12, 2018
Run the Vineyards – Blue Mountain
New Tripoli, Pa
https://runsignup.com/Race/NJ/NewTripoli/RuntheVineyardsBlueMountain5K

Saturday, May 12, 2018
Rock N’ Run 4 kids 10K, 5K, & Kids Fun Run
Allentown, Pa
https://www.active.com/allentown-pa/running/distance-running/7th-annual-rock-n-run-10k-5k-and-kids-fun-run-2018?int=

Saturday, May 19, 2018
Cetronia’s Great Ambulance Chase 5k Run, Walk, & Dog Walk
Allentown, Pa
https://www.active.com/allentown-pa/running/distance-running-races/cetronia-s-great-ambulance-chase-5k-run-walk-and-dog-walk-2018-36704118?int=

Saturday, May 19, 2018
Amy’s Ride/Run/Walk Against Pancreatic Cancer
Quakertown, Pa
https://www.active.com/quakertown-pa/running/distance-running-races/amy-s-ride-run-walk-against-pancreatic-cancer-2018?int=

Sunday, May 20, 2018
Run for the Red 5k, Marathon & Half Marathon
Pocono Summit, Pa
https://www.active.com/stroudsburg-pa/running/distance-running-races/run-for-the-red-5k-road-race-2018?int=
https://www.active.com/pocono-summit-pa/running/distance-running-races/run-for-the-red-marathon-and-half-marathon-2018?int=

Sunday, May 20, 2018
Jacobsburg 5 & 10 Mile Trail Race
Wind Gap, Pa
https://www.active.com/wind-gap-pa/running/distance-running-races/5th-annual-jacobsburg-5-and-10-mile-trail-race-2018

Monday, May 28, 2017
20th Annual Tortoise & Hare 5k
Wind Gap, Pa
http://www.tortoiseharerace.org/

Wednesday, June 6, 2018
LVRR Summer Series 5k
Allentown, Pa
http://lvrr.org/races/summer-series-5k/

Saturday, June 9, 2018
Funk 5 Miler
Emmaus, Pa
http://runlehighvalley.com/project/funk-5-miler/

Wednesday, July 4, 2018
LVRR Summer Series 5k
Allentown, Pa
http://lvrr.org/races/summer-series-5k/

Friday, July 20, 2018
Sweaty Santa 5k
Northampton,  Pa
https://www.facebook.com/events/172589900033721/

Saturday, July 28, 2018
Bath Community Days 5k
Bath, Pa
http://www.bathcommunitydays.com/5K.html

Wednesday, August 1, 2018
LVRR Summer Series 5k
Allentown, Pa
http://lvrr.org/races/summer-series-5k/

Saturday, August 18, 2018
Palmer 5k
Palmer, Pa
http://palmer5k.com/

Wednesday, September 5, 2018
LVRR Summer Series 5k
Allentown, Pa
http://lvrr.org/races/summer-series-5k/

Sunday, September 9, 2018
Lehigh Valley Health Network Via Half Marathon, 10k, 5k, and Relay
Allentown, Pa
http://www.viamarathon.org/

Sunday, September 16, 2018 (afternoon run)
Travis Manion 9/11 Hero’s Run 5k
Allentown, Pa
http://911heroesrunlehighvalleypa.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=9457

Saturday, September 22, 2018
Insane Inflatable 5k
Long Pond, Poconos, Pa
https://www.eventelf.com/events/794/login?_ga=2.60171498.612047442.1508851590-1278742480.1508851590

Saturday, September 29, 2018
Celtic Classic 5k & 10k
Bethlehem, Pa
http://www.morningstarrotary.org/events/5k/

Sunday, September 30, 2018
Harvest 5k
Allentown, Pa
http://harvest5krun.com/

Saturday, October 6, 2018
Women’s 5k Classic
Allentown, Pa
http://womens5kclassic.org/

Sunday, October 7, 2018
Blues Cruise 50k Trail Ultra
Reading, Pa
http://bluescruiseultra.com/

Friday – Sunday, October 19-21, 2018
The Runner’s World Half Marathon and Festival
Bethlehem, Pa
https://rw.runnersworld.com/rwhalf/

Saturday, October 20, 2018
Art Dart 5k
Allentown, Pa
https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/Allentown/ArtDart5k

Saturday, October 20, 2018
Halloween in Emmaus 5k
Emmaus, Pa
https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/Emmaus/HalloweenInEmmaus5K?aflt_token=HrZcYWJT57TH3GH4vWg7QL584fEmdOnK

Sunday, October 21, 2018
Switchback Scamper 10k & 5k
Jim Thorpe, Pa
https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/JimThorpe/The47thAnnualSwitchbackScamper

Sunday, October 28 2018
Run the Vineyards – Sips, Tricks, & Sweets (Tolino Winery)
Bangor, Pa
https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/Bangor/RuntheVineyardsSipsTricksorSweets5K

Sunday, November 4, 2018
Delaware & Lehigh Heritage Half Marathon
Slatington, Pa
http://race.delawareandlehigh.org/

Saturday, November 10, 2018
Lehigh Gap Nature Center 10k Trail Run
Slatington, Pa
http://lgnc10k.com/

Saturday, November 10, 2018
South Mountain 10 Miler & 5K
Allentown, Pa
http://lvrr.org/races/south-mt-10-miler-5k/

Saturday, November 24, 2018
Historic Turkey Trot 5k
Bethlehem, Pa
https://historicbethlehem.org/turkey-trot-5k/

Camp Runabout

Camp Runabout is the adult summer camp for runners over the age of 21 and it is coming to the Pocono Mountains September 21-24, 2017. Spots are limited so sign up today – a General Bunk goes for $550 and a Private Room is $650.

If you are thinking, “wow, that’s a little expensive”, think again. They offer so many things for the price –
Daily workouts
All meals
Lodging
Camp activities
Open bar
Featured speakers

And this is what your day will look like –
7:30 am – 9:00am    Morning Run
9:00am – 9:30am    Shower
9:30am – 10:30am  Breakfast (with Mimosa/Bloody Mary)
10:30am – 1:00pm  Camp Activities
1:00pm – 2:00pm    Lunch
2:00pm – 4:00pm    Camp Activities
4:00pm – 5:00pm    Yoga/Stretching
5:00pm – 6:30pm    Shower/Siesta
6:30pm – 7:30pm    Happy Hour/Open Bar
7:30pm – 8:30pm    Dinner/Open Bar
8:30pm – 10:00pm  Speaker/Bonfire/Open Bar
10:00pm – 1:00am  DJ/Band/Open Bar

Register today at https://www.camprunabout.com

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Promo Codes

We have partnered with Run Lehigh Valley and are offering $5 off the following races –

Use Promo Code LVRM at checkout.

USE PROMO CODE LVR5 FOR $5 OFF REGISTRATION

Review: KT Tape

I should start out by saying that I have seen people use KT Tape during races and on the shooting range and have always wondered what it did and how it worked. I have researched it numerous times but have never been confident enough to buy it. I was worried that I would buy it and not know how to use it properly so that would be money wasted.

That was until this weekend while at the Runner’s World Half and Festival in Bethlehem. As a side note, if you ever get the chance to take part in there race weekend, do so! It is one of the most positive, uplifting weekends, jam packed with useful information for everyone. During the Festival’s expo, I happened to walk by the KT Tape vendor and decided what a better time to start asking questions. I told the rep that I tend to have pain right above my medial malleolus (along the inside of my leg above my ankle) when I run. He then told me that he would tape one body part for free so I figured why not try it. I know it’s not good to try new things right before a race but what the heck- it could only help, right? I was a little worried – he was taping my leg at 11:00am on Friday and my race wasn’t until 9:30am Saturday morning, however; he assured me that the tape stays in place for approximately three days and would not come loose in the shower.

I left the expo feeling confident. He explained the tape to me and what it does and that you can go on their website to find information on how to use the tape. He had me so convinced that I bought a roll! I slept with it on and showered the following morning and was impressed that the tape was not becoming loose! Then came race time – the true test. I should also mention that Bethlehem is very hilly, so this race was full of challenging hills and that is usually when my leg flares up. The results where amazing!!!! I PR’d my 10k time – not having to walk or stop for a water break once! I didn’t feel any pain during the race and I wasn’t sore the day after either! I took the tape off that day, and it was less painful that removing a Band-Aid. I am now a true believer that KT Tape assists in relieving pain and will continue to use it on all my races!

 

 

 

Running into 2017

 

 

There are some great races coming to 2017….. stay posted as we will update daily on races being added!

Jan. 15, Feb 19, March 12, 2017
Ice Scraper Winter Series 5K
Allentown, Pa
http://lvrr.org/races/ice-scraper-winter-series-5k/

Saturday, February 11, 2017 – runs in different cities
Cupid’s Chase 5K
Trexlertown, Pa
http://www.comop.org/cupidschase/

Saturday, March 4, 2017
Upper Bucks Foot & Ankle Run for Youth
Quakertown, Pa
http://www.active.com/quakertown-pa/running/distance-running-races/upper-bucks-foot-and-ankle-run-for-youth-2017?cmp=39-34-156210&ltcmp=254301&ltclickid=01_165430116_09157393-3b4e-4a21-adb0-45902b2a799b&cmp=39-34

Saturday, March 18, 2017
Corned Beef & Cabbage 5k
Emmaus, Pa
https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/Nazareth/CornBeefandCabbage5KRun

Sunday March 19, 2017
West End St. Patrick’s Day 5k
Allentown, Pa
http://www.westendstpats5k.com/

Saturday, March 25, 2017
Raising the House 5k
Palmerton, Pa
http://www.raisingthehouse.org/untitled

Saturday, April 1, 2017
Kutztown Fool’s Run
Kutztown, Pa
http://www.kutztownfoolsrun.com/registration.html

Saturday, April 1, 2017
PCFLV’s 8th Annual 5k Walk/8k Run to Live
Coplay IRT
https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/Coplay/RunToLive2017

Saturday, April 1, 2017
Race Rogue
Lehigh Valley, Pa (undisclosed)
http://www.k17sport.com/race-rogue.html

Saturday April 8, 2017
Brew to Brew 10k+
Allentown to Bethlehem
https://www.facebook.com/events/593878280801257/

Saturday April 8, 2017
Officer’s Down 5k
Lehighton, Pa
https://www.facebook.com/events/331066597274227/

Saturday, April 8, 2017
8th Annual J’s Run 5k
Allentown, Pa
http://www.roadracerunner.com/re_346126/8thAnnualJsRun5KRunandWalk.html

Sunday April 9, 2017
Emmaus 4 Mile Classic
Emmaus, Pa
http://lvrr.org/races/emmaus-4-miler/

Saturday, April 15, 2017
3.21 Run for Down Syndrome
Allentown, Pa
http://www.epdsc.net/special-events/3-21-run-for-down-syndrome

Saturday, April 22, 2017
Trot for Trykes 5k & 10k
Coplay, Pa
http://cindymiles.com/trot-for-trykes-2015/

Sunday April 23, 2017
St. Luke’s Half Marathon & 5K
Allentown, Pa
http://stlukeshalfmarathon.com
*part of the Half & Half 26.2*

Saturday April 29, 2017
LUNG FORCE Run/Walk 5k
Allentown, Pa
http://action.lung.org/site/TR?fr_id=14976&pg=entry

Saturday, April 29, 2017
Band on the Run 5k
Upper Saucon Township, Pa
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/band-on-the-run-5k-registration-30944922095

Saturday, May 6, 2017
KidsPeace Mudrun 5k
Orefield, Pa
http://www.kidspeace.org/mudrun/

Saturday, May 6, 2017
Centennial School 5k
Bethlehem, Pa
https://www.runtheday.com/registration/race_info/centennial-school-5k-run-and-two-mile-walk3

Sunday May 7, 2017
Poker Run 5K-ish
Allentown, Pa
http://runlehighvalley.com/races/cinco-de-mayo-5k-ish/

Sunday, May 7, 2017
Flexibility 5k
Emmaus, Pa
https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/Emmaus/Flexibility5K

Saturday, May 13, 2017
Blue Mountain Health System 5k
Palmerton, Pa
http://bmhs5k.com/

Saturday, May 13, 2017
Rock N’ Run 10k, 5k, & Kids Fun Run
Coca-Cola Park, Allentown, Pa
http://www.rocknrun4kids.com/

Saturday May 13, 2017
Weyerbacher 5K Hill Challenge
Easton, PaS
http://runlehighvalley.com/project/weyerbacher-hill-challenge-5k/
USE PROMO CODE LVRM FOR $5 OFF REGISTRATION

Saturday, May 20, 2017
Race for Adam 4 mile run
Emmaus, Pa
https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/Emmaus/RaceforAdam?embedId2=ruvhVej9

Saturday, May 20, 2017
Amy’s Ride/Run/Walk
Quakertown, Pa
http://www.amysriderunwalk.com/

Saturday, May 20, 2017
The Great Ambulance Chase 5K Run and Walk
Allentown, Pa
http://www.active.com/allentown-pa/running/distance-running-races/the-great-ambulance-chase-5k-run-and-walk-2017-23897115

Saturday, May 20, 2017
Finish the Fight 5k
Hellertown, Pa
https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/Hellertown/FinishTheFight5K

Saturday, May 20, 2017
Run for Hope 5k
Easton, Pa
https://www.facebook.com/events/1929253603970351/

Sunday, May 21, 2017
Run for the Red Marathon, 1/2 Marathon, & 5k
Mt. Pocono, Pa
http://poconomarathon.org/

Sunday, May 21, 2017
Jacobsburg Trail Race – 5 & 10 mile
Nazareth, Pa
http://www.eastonoutdoorcompany.com/jacobsburg-trail-race.html

Sunday, May 21, 2017
iRun4Life Kids Only 3k
Doylestown, Pa
https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/Doylestown/iRun4Life?embedId2=ruvhVej9

Saturday, June 3, 2017
Highmark 5k Walk for a Healthy Community
Allentown, Pa
https://www.walkforahealthycommunity.org/whc3/index.shtml

Saturday, June 3, 2017
The Lemon Run 5k
Dorney Park Allentown, Pa
http://runlehighvalley.com/project/the-lemon-run/
USE PROMO CODE LVRM FOR $5 OFF REGISTRATION

Saturday, June 3, 2017
Center for Vision Loss Walk
DeSales University Center Valley, Pa
http://centerforvisionloss.org/news-events/its-highmark-walk-time-again

Saturday – Sunday, June 3 – 4, 2017
Run the Vineyards Blue Mountain 5k
New Tripoli, Pa
http://gooddayforarun.com/event/run-the-vineyards-blue-mountain-5k-2/

Sunday, June 4, 2017
Superhero 5k for Autism
Allentown, Pa
https://secure.qgiv.com/event/llpsuperhero5k2017/

Sunday June 4, 2017
Ironton Rail-Trail 5k
Coplay, Pa
https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/Coplay/IrontonRailTrail5KRunWalk?embedId2=ruvhVej9

Saturday June 10, 2017
Funk 5 Miler
Emmaus, Pa
http://runlehighvalley.com/project/funk-5-miler/
USE PROMO CODE LVRM FOR $5 OFF REGISTRATION

Saturday, June 17, 2017
Rattlesnake Run 5k
Jim Thorpe, Pa
https://www.facebook.com/RattlesnakeRun/

Saturday, June 17, 2017
Zephyr 5k
Whitehall, Pa
https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/Whitehall/Zephyr5K?embedId2=ruvhVej9

Saturday, June 24, 2017
The Bash at the Beach 5k
Allentown, Pa
https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/Allentown/TheBashatTheBeach5KRunWalk?embedId2=ruvhVej9

Saturday, June 24, 2017
Sprint the Stacks 5k
Bethlehem, Pa
https://www.crowdrise.com/sprintthestacks2017

Sunday, June 25, 2017
Race for Rylie
Lehigh Parkway Allentown, Pa
http://raceforrylie.myevent.com/3/online_payment.htm

Saturday, July 1, 2017
Race Street Run
Jim Thorpe, Pa
http://www.racestreetrun.org/

Saturday – Sunday, July 8 – 9, 2017
Spartan Sprint and Super
Palmerton, Pa
https://www.spartan.com/en/race/detail/2416/overview

Saturday – Sunday, July 15 – 16, 2017
Run the Vineyards – Yoga and Endurance Challenge
Kutztown, Pa
http://gooddayforarun.com/event/run-the-vineyards-3-2-1-challenge-3/

Sunday, July 16, 2017
Quadzilla 15k Trail Run
Schnecksville, Pa
http://quadzilla15k.hcmfoundation.org/

Friday, July 21, 2017
Sweaty Santa 5k (beer run)
Northampton, Pa
https://www.facebook.com/events/1844208542459064/

Saturday, July 22, 2017
Bath Community Day 5k
Bath, Pa
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2017-bath-community-days-5k-runwalk-tickets-31233357814?aff=erelexpmlt

Saturday, July 29, 2017
Tribe Pride 5k
Lehighton, Pa
https://sites.google.com/site/tribepride5k/

Saturday, August 5, 2017
Musikfest 5k
Bethlehem, Pa
http://www.musikfest5k.com/
USE PROMO CODE LVR5 FOR $5 OFF REGISTRATION

Saturday, August 19, 2019
Palmer 5k
Palmer Township, Pa
http://www.palmer5k.com/

Sunday, August 20, 2017
Lehigh Valley Zoo 10k & 5k
Schnecksville, Pa
http://www.active.com/schnecksville-pa/running/distance-running-races/lehigh-valley-zoo-run-wild-for-wildlife-conservation-10k-5k-and-1-mile-family-fun-walk-2017-31595128?int=

Sunday, August 20, 2017
Josh Smith Memorial 5k
Allentown, Pa
http://www.active.com/allentown-pa/running/distance-running-races/josh-smith-memorial-5krun-walk-2017?int=

Saturday, August 26, 2017
Ironton Rail -Trail 10k Run/Walk
Coplay, Pa
https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/Coplay/IrontonRailTrail10KRunWalk?embedId2=ruvhVej9

Saturday, August 26, 2017
ZERO Prostate Cancer – Lehigh Valley 5k, 1 mile, Kids Superhero Dash for Dad, & Virtual Snooze for Dudes
Bethlehem, Pa
http://www.zeroprostatecancerrun.org/lehigh-valley
USE PROMO CODE RUNNERS4ZERO FOR $5 OFF 5K ONLY

Saturday – Sunday, September 9 – 10, 2017
Lehigh Valley Health Network Via Marathon, 1/2 Marathon, & 5k
Allentown, Pa
http://www.viamarathon.org/event_info/5k/index.php

Saturday, September 9, 2017
Corner Store Country Run
Allentown, Pa
http://cornerstoreallentown.racesonline.com/

Sunday, September 10, 2017
Your First Mud Run
Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pa
http://www.yourfirstmudrun.com/events-item/lehigh-university-eastern-pa/

Sunday, September 10, 2017
Travis Manion 9/11 Heros Run 5k
Orefield, Pa
http://www.active.com/allentown-pa/running/distance-running-races/josh-smith-memorial-5krun-walk-2017?int=

Saturday, September 16, 2017
ABC, Race for Me 5k
Easton, Pa
http://www.active.com/easton-pa/running/distance-running-races/abc-race-for-me-5k-run-walk-2017?int=

Saturday, September 16, 2017
Boulder Field Ultra 100k & 50k
Jim Thorpe, Pa
http://www.uberendurancesports.com/boulderfield.html

Sunday, September 17, 2017
Jest Run 5 and Dime
Allentown, Pa
https://www.facebook.com/events/1091995134261113/

Saturday, September 23, 2017
Celtic 10k & 5k
Bethlehem, Pa
http://www.morningstarrotary.org/events/5k/

Saturday, September 23, 2017
Town Hall Cross 5k
Bethlehem, Pa
https://www.bikereg.com/townhallcross

Saturday, September 23, 2017
Stubborn Montain Goat 5k (trail)
Macungie, Pa
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stubborn-mountain-goat-5k-tickets-33526089436

Sunday, September 24, 2017
St. Luke’s Blue Ribbon 5k
Easton, Pa
http://www.active.com/easton-pa/running/distance-running-races/5th-annual-st-luke-s-blue-ribbon-5k-race-and-family-fun-walk-2017?int=

Saturday, September 30, 2017
BAVTS Navigator 5k
Bethkehem, Pa
https://www.pretzelcitysports.com/onlineform1.php?id=1218

Saturday, September 30, 2017
5k-9 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run/Doggie Walk
Quakertown, Pa
https://www.pretzelcitysports.com/calendar_event/5k-9-5k-and-1-mile-fun-rundoggie-walk/

Sunday, October 1, 2017
Camels Hump Farm 5k
Bethlehem, Pa
http://www.active.com/bethlehem-pa/running/distance-running-races/camels-hump-farm-5k-2017?int=

Saturday, October 7, 2017
Woman’s 5k Classic
Allentown, Pa
http://womens5kclassic.org/

Sunday, October 8, 2017
Yuengling Octoberfest 5k
Bethlehem, Pa
http://www.oktoberfestrace.com/
USE PROMO CODE LVR5 FOR $5 OFF REGISTRATION

Saturday, October 14, 2017
Lily’s Loop 5k
Breinigsville, Pa
https://www.raceentry.com/race-reviews/lilys-loop-5k-family-fun-run-walk-or-stroll

Saturday, October 14, 2017
CCTI SkillsUSA 5k Run/Walk
Jim Thorpe, Pa
http://carboncti.org/news/skillsusa-5k-runwalk-101417/

Saturday, October 14, 2017
Yvette M. Palmer Purple Pinkie 5k
Schnecksville, Pa

Click to access team_survivor_registration_form_2017.pdf

Saturday, October 14, 2017
Tim Lambert Memorial 5k, 10k, and 1 mile Kids Fun Run
Easton, Pa
https://minsitrails.doubleknot.com/registration/calendardetail.aspx?ActivityKey=2116468&OrgKey=3152

Saturday, October 14, 2017
Crossroads Walk for Life and 5k
Quakertown, Pa

Click to access 17-quakertown-crossroads-for-life-app.pdf

Sunday, October 15, 2017
No Kill Lehigh Valley 5k
Easton, Pa
https://runsignup.com/nklv?remMeAttempt

Friday-Sunday October 20-22, 2017
Runner’s World Half & Festival
Bethlehem, Pa
http://rw.runnersworld.com/rwhalf/
*part of the Half & Half 26.2*
*run any of the 4 different races or run all 4 races!*

Saturday, October 21, 2017
Art Dart 5k Costume Run
Allentown, Pa
https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/Allentown/ArtDart5k

Saturday, October 21, 2017
BB&T Halloween in Emmaus 5k
Emmaus, Pa
http://emmaus5k.com/

Saturday, October 21, 2017
Crazy Campership Challenge 5k Adventure Race
Zionsville, Pa
https://www.victoryvalleycamp.org/index.php/15-children-s-programs/fall-programs/52-2015-5k-crazy-campership-challenge

Saturday, October 21, 2017
COBSCARES 5k Costume Dash at DeSales
Center Valley, Pa
http://www.active.com/center-valley-pa/running/distance-running-races/cobscares-5k-costume-dash-at-desales-2017?int=

Sunday, October 22, 2017
Harvest 5k
Allentown, Pa
http://harvest5krun.com/

Saturday, October 28, 2017
Run or Rot Zombie 5k
Lehighton, Pa
http://www.active.com/lehighton-pa/running/distance-running-races/run-or-rot-5k-2017?int=

Sunday, October 29, 2017
Creek to River Relay (~29 miles)
Green Lane, Pa
https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/GreenLane/CreektoRiverRelay?embedId2=ruvhVej9

Sunday, November 5, 2017
Racin’ Bacon 5k
Easton, Pa
http://runlehighvalley.com/project/racin-bacon/
USE PROMO CODE LVRM FOR $5 OFF REGISTRATION

Sunday, November 5, 2017
United for Puerto Rico 5k
Bethlehem, Pa
https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/Bethlehem/UNITEDFORPUERTORICO5KRUNWALK?remMeAttempt

Saturday, November 11, 2017
Lehigh Gap Nature Center More or Less 10k Trail Run
Slatington, Pa
http://www.lgnc10k.com/

Sunday, November 12, 2017
Dream Live Prosper Half Marathon & 5k
Bethlehem, Pa
http://dlprace.com/

Wednesday, November 22, 2017
Lights In the Parkway 5k
Allentown, Pa
http://runlehighvalley.com/project/lights-in-the-parkway-5k/
USE PROMO CODE LVRM FOR $5 OFF REGISTRATION

Saturday, November 25, 2017
Quakertown Rotary Habitat 5k
Quakertown, Pa
https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/Quakertown/QuakertownRotaryHabitat5K

Saturday, November 25, 2017
Steelman XC Classic
Emmaus, Pa
https://www.xc.steelmantriathlon.com/duathlon-registration

Saturday, November 25, 2017
Historic Turkey Trot 5k
Bethlehem, Pa
http://historicbethlehem.org/turkey-trot-5k/

Saturday, December 9, 2017
Santa Will Run for Beer 5k-ish
Bethlehem, Pa
http://runlehighvalley.com/project/santa/

Saturday, December 9, 2017
Christmas City Classic 5 Miler & Candy Cane 5k
Bethlehem, Pa
http://christmascityraces.com/registration/

Review: EOTW Hydration Belt

I bought this EOTW Hydration belt a few weeks ago knowing that my mileage was about to increase in my training. One of the main reasons I chose this hydration belt was the reflective strip on the front of the belt. It is late September so the days are getting shorter and I find myself running when it’s darker outside. I mainly run on side roads that tend to be windy so this was very important to me.

The second thing I liked about this belt was that it did not break the bank. You can pick up one of these hydration belts on EBay or Amazon for $12-30. The belt comes with many compartments for your phone, water, gels, and anything else you need to carry. The website states

” With just one waist belt, you can take all the necessities along with when running-cellphone, ID, keys, cash, energy gel or granola bar and even a marathon number plate!

Water-resistant design & Lightweight neoprene material, keeping all belonging dry from light rain or sweat.(phone pocket size 7.5”X3.8”, fit almost all the smartphones)

High quality & special designed buckle-Avoid Finger Clipping by accident(most buckles have this problem)

Neoprene Pocket Design-Protect Cellphone Perfectly if Drop by Accident!

Strong flexible belt-keeping pocket in position when doing exercise. (Fit hip size range–Large: 37”-68” You could also choose EOTW Small Version:27-55”)

Improved water bottle holder-hold the daily-used bottle up to 500ML, and don’t need to worry if the bottle offered by seller is environmental or not.”

I took it on my 6 1/2 mile run this morning and it is so lightweight, I didn’t even notice I was wearing it. it is also very comfortable and stays in place as it adjusts to your waist size easily. I would definitely recommend this hydration running belt to any of my friends!

Check out their website at http://www.eotwsports.com/product/204/

Review – Saucony Running Shoes

 As a beginner runner, I thought going to a chain sports store was were every runner went to get their gear, so when I decided to start running prior to my ACL surgery, I headed out to the local sports store and bought a paid of shoes that I thought would make running one of the easiest things I have done. Wow, was I wrong.

I began running in the shoes that I thought were running shoes and had a lot of pain in my calves. I started to do some research and found that adding mileage and hills can cause calf pain but so can improper shoes.

In June I won a contest on our local news station, channel 69 WFMZ, training with Bart Yasso! Bi-weekly we would gather as a group at a different location and discuss different running topics. One shoot was held at Emmaus Run Inn in Emmaus Pa. While speaking with the owner Chris, I learned that there is a science to being properly fitted for running shoes. He took a look at my pronation, arch and stride. He measured both my feet and let me try three different brands. He then allowed me to run in all three, testing which I liked best.

Saucony was the shoe for me! They are comfortable and offer a lot of support. While running in them, I feel like I am running on air. And guess what, the calf pain is gone!!!!!

Runner’s World Half & Festival

One of the biggest race weekends is upon us! Runner’s have trained and put in the miles, now its time to prove they have what is takes to get to the finish line. This is not just an event – but a FESTIVAL! and what a beautiful location; the Steel Mill and ArtsQuest Steel Stacks campus in Bethlehem.

The festival weekend will include:

  • Live music

  • FREE Seminars

    • Trail Running 101 Presented by Altra

    • From 10-Year-Old Marathoner to Starting a Shoe Company—Running Myths vs. Science

    • Post-Race Yoga presented by Lotus Yoga

    • Running Strong: A Consultation with Dr. Jordan Metzl on Healthy, Injury Free, and Effective Running for Runners Around the Globe

    • Run Better: Running Efficiency Seminar presented by Altra

    • Gear Geeks: Using Footwear Tech and Wearables to Improve Your Running

    • The Female Running Body: Specialty Topics with the Docs

    • IronStrength Workshop – Basics to Home-Based, Functional Strength for Runners

    • How We Got to Here: The Origins of Long-Distance Running and the Greatest Footrace of All Time

    • Course Strategy: How to Run the RW Half

    • Stay Injury-Free!

    • My Life on the Run – Bart Yasso

  • Prerace dinner with Runner’s World editors

  • Kids races and children’s programming (Friday)

  • 3.8 mile trail run (Friday)

  • 5K and 10K races (Saturday)

  • Dog run (Saturday)

  • Half marathon (Sunday)

And if that’s not enough for you, you can participate is one of there multiple-race options:

  • The Five & Dime – 5K and 10K

  • The Hat Trick – 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon

  • The Grand Slam 26.2 Weekend Marathon – 3.8 Trail Run, 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon – however this is now sold out.

    I had the amazing opportunity to train with race designer and Chief Running Officer of Runner’s World Bart Yasso along with 4 other lucky runners. As we have trained, one thing that he has told us numerous times is that one of the most important things is to get to the start line. If you can get there, you will get to the finish. He has warned us that Bethlehem is hilly and there are hills on the course; however, its not impossible. When there’s a will, there’s a way!

Review – 7 Minute Workout for IPhone

I love getting running magazines in the mail – I love reading the articles, seeing what  is new in gear and exercise tips, as well as reading inspirational real life stories! Saturday I received the October 2016 issue of Women’s Running and I was so pumped to take a look inside. On pages 28 and 29, there is a section called “Download Now”, detailing new apps specific to runners.

The apps detailed are the Virtual Runner, Strava Premium, Zeel, Scientific 7-minute Workout, and Komoot.

The one that drew me in was the Scientific 7-minute Workout App that they advertised as FREE! I tend to be a busy person, like most women, and am always looking for a quick workout that I can do anywhere; specifically home and work. More importantly, the workout needs to increase my heart rate and get me sweating. To me, it’s not always the length of the workout, more importantly, the quality of the workout. When I looked it up in the App Store, I noticed that it is actually $.99 – which still isn’t bad. I decided to look at other free 7-minute workouts and I stumbled upon Wahoo 7.

I just tried it out tonight and wow did it get my heart rate up and had me sweating! The exercises  in the first 7-minute workout included jumping jacks, wall sits, push-ups, ab crunches, step-ups onto a chair, squats, triceps dips on a chair, planks, high knees running in place, lunges, push-ups and rotations, and side planks. There are a few other things I really like about this app – it works the entire body, which is very important to a runner, and there are different 7-minute workouts so that it does not become routine. You also have the option to “Make You Own 7-Minute Workout” for just $.99. I will definitely be adding this into my daily routine!

About Me

My name is Tiffany and in 2014, at the age of 30, I decided to give running a try. my brother was running on a normal basis and seemed to enjoy the training and running, so I figured, “let’s give it a try”.  I started running short distances and in October 2014, I ran my first 5k at the Women’s 5k Classis in Allentown at the Lehigh Parkway. The excitement of the day and the runner’s high I got running through the finish line had me convinced that this was a sport that I wanted to continue to pursue!

On April 23, 2015, I went to work just like any normal day. The only difference, we had a Defensive Tactics training scheduled for that day. The day started out normal – a couple forward rolls, some rearward break falls – then came corner fighting. We set up and it was my job to fight my way out of a corner as three men in Redman gear tried to attack. I saw an opening, pivoted, and fell to the ground quickly. I was able to get up and walk around because I was in little to no pain, however; the next training exercise ended the same way, on the ground. I went to the hospital were they ran some tests and advised me that my ACL was torn and that I would need surgery to repair it. Not only was I upset because I had to have surgery, all I kept thinking was that my sort running “career” was over.

On May 21, 2015 I underwent ACL Reconstruction surgery using a cadaver replacement tendon. Surgery went well, Physical Therapy started immediately twice a week, and I was back to work by June 18, 2015. I mean, I couldn’t stay home and watch Cupcake Wars forever. Plus, I was ready to get back to normal. I continued PT until September 25, 2015 when my surgeon cleared me to go back to full duty at work and told me that I could go back to running! He told me to take it slow and wear my brace and I was okay with that. I started running slow, short distances and then one day in April 2016, I was watching the morning news and they had an advertisement for a running contest – WFMZ 69 news would pay for your entry into the Runner’s World Half & Festival as well as train with the Bart Yasso, Chief Running Officer of Runner’s World. In May 2016, while out on a short distance run, I received a call from WFMZ stating I won a spot in the Runner’s World Half & Festival running the 10k. I was so excited because I had never run that distance before and this is exactly what I needed to get motivated back into running.