October 2002 Comcast Cup (Corporate) and club competition. PCVRC’s “A” Team placed 2nd and the “B” Team placed 3rd among the seven club teams that were entered. The “A” team consisted of Brian Driscoll, Tom Jermyn, David James, Theresa Cannon, and Kim A Real Classic! Moore. The “B” team consisted of Frank Barbera, Bob Hempton, Chris James, Diane Kukich, and Carla The 2002 Delaware Distance Pastore. The Delaware Running Company took home the Comcast Cup. Classic continued on page 3 by Dave Farren he 20th annual Delaware Distance TClassic was the most successful in years. Running in near-perfect conditions, 250 finishers crossed the finish line. This was the fifth consecu- tive year there was an increase in the number of finishers. The temperature at the start was 64 under overcast skies. Leading the way this year was Mike Leader and eventual winner Mike Digennaro set a blistering pace at Digennaro from the start of the 20th Annual DDC, clocking his first mile in 4:57! Newark, Del., with a time of 48:40. This was the fastest time run on the Riverfront since the race was moved there in 1999. Running about a minute behind was Mike Monagle, the new owner of the Delaware Running Company in Greenville. Leading the women was Kara–Lynn Kerr of Ardmore, Pa., in a time President’s Message page 3 of 56:36. Second among the women was newlywed Club Reminders page 3 Vicki Cauller in 59:02. A total of $750 in prize money was awarded, with the top three men and women and Foot Notes, New Members page 4 the top male and female masters taking home some Runner of the Quarter page 6 cash. Top PCVRC members were Steve Sinko, 4th overall Member Stories pages 6–8 and Theresa Cannon, who just turned 40 this year and DDC Photos pages 9–12 was the 9th overall woman and the 3rd female master. New this year were the team competition, the Race Results pages 14–20 2 The Pike Creek Valley Running Club, Inc., is a non-profit corporation formed: (1) to promote the civic interest of the State of Delaware by the education of the people of this State in the physical, moral and mental benefits to be derived from participation in the sport of running, and (2) to stimulate, improve and perpetuate the interest, participation and performance of the people of the State of Delaware in the healthful sport of running. Managing Editor Dave McCorquodale 998-7161 Visit us online at [email protected] Writer, Copy Editor Diane Kukich 239-1098 www.pcvrc.com [email protected] Writer Steve Fischer 655-3569 [email protected] Designer President DDC 15K Race Director Mark Deshon 738-9524 Vince McIntosh 234-1806 Dave Farren 798-4179 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Printing & Distribution Vice President Social Committee Dave McCorquodale 998-7161 Dave McCorquodale 998-7161 Judi Enright 366-0960 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Race Results Secretary Appointed Member Ralph McKinney 652-8323 Barbara Herko 239-0440 Ron Bock 792-2051 Race Results [email protected] [email protected] Jerry Herman 475-5439 Treasurer Appointed Member [email protected] Bob Taggart 738-5969 Richard Webb 791-9069 [email protected] [email protected] e welcome all submissions of articles, from informative Join us at Wtidbits to member stories. It would help our production staff if Newark “Bagel Run” you would send the text as an (meet at Newark Hot Bagels & Deli on Main Street), e-mail attachment to Diane Kukich Sundays at 8:00 a.m., (7 miles or more at 8–9 min./mi.), ([email protected]). You may also call John & Ann Foster at 410-392-3480 or Bob Taggart e-mail photos (we encourage it!) in at 302-738-5969. JPEG form as attachments. Results of non-local races should Delcastle Recreation Area be e-mailed or called-in directly to (near tennis court parking area), Sat. and Sun. at 8:00 a.m. (7–10 mi.), Jerry Herman ([email protected]). Mon.–Thur. around 6:00 p.m. (3–7 mi.), call Rudy Antonini at 302-731-8137. Thanks. Trail Runs from White Clay Creek Preserve (meet at parking lot #1 in Landenberg, Pa.), Sundays at 8:00 a.m., contact either Dave McCorquodale (302-998-7161 or [email protected]) or John Mackenzie (302-453-0859 or [email protected]). For additional infor- mation on trail runs check the Traildawgs website (www.traildawgs.org). 3 great recruiter of new members and organized a great Boston Send-Off Party. Carla Pastore helped to build the membership committee, increasing our visibility in the community ime flies! It seems like only while fielding requests for information and welcoming yesterday that we were looking new members. Tforward to the Delaware Distance I hope the progress made by the club this year, Classic 15K and fall marathon season. indeed the past several years, gives you a sense that I would like to congratulate Dave PCVRC can still set and achieve goals to build a Farren and the entire race committee stronger club. This year, the board has grappled with on the quality event they put on this key issues, like a possible club name change and year. It certainly continues to be the re-examining our primary mission. Although I haven’t centerpiece and backbone of PCVRC. been 100% effective in sorting out the wants and needs This edition of The Pacer really captures the spirit of of a diverse membership, there is still a lot that is right race day thanks to the outstanding photos by Stewart about Pike Creek Valley Running Club. Whisenant, artfully arranged by Mark Deshon. Our upcoming holiday party (December 11) has Congratulations to the recent age-group record been the traditional time to nominate new officers for setters: Diane Kukich, Bob Hempton, and Deborah the following year. Rather than seeking another term Compton. And please note the strong showing by our as president, I will be turning my attention to effecting club and individual members in the current Grand Prix a smooth transition to the next administration. Those Series standings. Our USATF Mid-Atlantic chapter of you with fresh ideas for making the club even better plans on adding a cross-country series in 2003. We are in 2003 need to step forward (or be pushed by a fortunate that our race is part of the Grand Prix Series, friend). The best way to get the most out of the club is and your support of USATF will be appreciated. I to get involved yourself! encourage all of you to visit their website: Best Regards, www.usatf.org/assoc/mid-atlantic. Let me recognize the special contributions of two board members who recently stepped down due to work or personal commitments. Kim Moore has been a Vince McIntosh, PCVRC President Classic continued from page 1 sponsors. We had a good showing also had club members come out of runners from the club and and volunteer with traffic, water, Two Pikers set state records for excellent work from volunteers who etc. their age groups on the especially got up at 5:30 a.m., including Ron The race benefited the club as fast 15K course. Diane Kukich Bock, Dan Weintraub, Jerry well as the Delaware Special broke the Delaware resident Herman, Chip & Doris Bixler, Olympics. Next year’s race is slated women’s 50-54 age-group record Rudy & Marianne Antonini, and for October 12! We hope to that had stood since 1987 by my lovely wife, Kathy [Farren]. We continue the momentum! running 1:07:13. Bob Hempton, who has been running for many years, now has an incredible six state records, some dating back 18 years! Bob ran 57:58 to finish 20th overall and eclipse the men’s 55-59 age-group record, one of the many Holiday Party state records that was held by fel- See reservation low Piker Richard Webb. Wednesday, December 11 form on the back To have a successful race, you 7:00 p.m. page! need good sponsors, good volun- Caffé Bellissimo teers, and the support of the run- ners. This year we had all of that. Come spread some holiday cheer as we reminisce over another good Comcast, the Footcare Group, year running, the club’s 20th. Caffé Bellissimo is located on Kirkwood PerpetualMotionSport.com, Highway (Rt. 2) near the intersection of Newport-Gap Pike (Rt. 41). Marathon Sports, Delaware Cost is $10 per person; cash bar. Call Judi Enright (302-366-0960) if Stadium Corporation, and Pine you have a question. Mountain Springs were the 4 chain on the trails in White Clay Creek State Park. He was grounded that event, contact Jim Walsh at for about three weeks but still 302-892-2829. hopes achieve his goal of running Congratulations to Deborah 2002 miles before the end of 2002. Wayne Kursh has announced that Compton on her record-setting the Icicle Ten-Miler will start at performance at the Columbus FREE! FREE! FREE! Open to all 9:30 a.m. instead of 11:00 as in the Marathon. In running a 3:30:45 she ages is the Seventh Annual Old- past. The YMCA now opens at smashed her former state age-group Timers Cross Country 5K Race on 10:00 on Sundays instead of noon. record by over twenty minutes! Nov. 2, 12:00 p.m., at Brandywine Creek State Park. This event is The 9th Annual Race Against New member Dave McSherry ran being held in conjunction with the Time 5K will be held at 4:00 p.m.