Hey Runners,

The last race of the 2007 Bucks 5K Series is the Special Equestrians
5K.  The date is June 17th, so bring your running father(s) and
celebrate an exciting Father's Day.  The start is early, 8:30, so
there will be plenty of time left in the day to enjoy other
activities.

In addition to the 1-mile Fun Run, there will a DJ, raffles, good
food, and the 5th annual Plop Drop.  The morning will end with the
Series Awards ceremony.  The course is designed for fast times.  Why
not go for a P.R?

This weekend's race is the Chalfont Challenge.  We have yet another
record number of registrations, but you can still join the fun by
registering on race day, June 9th.  Parking for the race can be found
at RT 202 & Oak Ave. (near the car wash). Follow signs to large
parking lot with trail that connects directly to the race
registration.

We have a few of our 2007 Bucks 5K Series dri-fit T's available.
They may be purchased at the Chalfont race for $20.

For more race information, the Series Standings, and to register for
the Special Equestrians 5K, log on to www.bucks5kseries.com.


Dick Patterson

Another record group of runners turned out at the Chalfont Challenge
on June 9th.  Joe Weigner (Germantown MD) won the 5K race for the 3rd
time in the last four years with a time of 16:11.  Tyler Jones
(Chalfont) finished second to Weigner in 16:57.

The warm weather didn't prevent 428 registered runners and 68 fun
runners from enjoying the morning.  This was 30% more than last year.

For the women, Laura Fanelli won her sixth consecutive Bucks 5K
Series race.  Her time was 19:04.  She was followed by Deena Andrus
(Reading) in 20:37.  Deena was also the top masters finisher, with
Kathryn Wilder (Doylestown) second in a time of 22:07.

Andrus and Linda Thurston (Doylestown) tied in the masters age-graded
competition.  Their 75.4% ratings are a great illustration of how age-
grading levels the field among age groups.  In this case, there is a
23 year age difference between the two women.

On the men's side, Matt Waight (Pipersville) was the first master in
17:50, followed by Carl Goldschmidt with a time of 17:59.  They were
also 1-2 in the master age-graded competition, with ratings of 78.9%
and 78.8%, respectively.

Two 8-year olds, Elijah Seger (Pineville) and Jamie Hermance
(Doylestown) finished among the top 4 in their male and female age
groups at the Chalfont race.

The Special Equestrians 5K took place on Father's Day, June 17th.
Once again, a record number of runners competed, more than 25% above
last year.

Laura Fanelli grabbed her second course record this year.  She ran
18:22 and broke the previous course record by nearly a minute.  This
was an outstanding achievement on a warm day.  Laura also completed a
clean sweep of the Bucks 5K Series by winning all seven races.  Ana
Leonard (Chalfont) was second in 19:26.

Kevin Cooke (Doylestown) celebrated Father's Day with his daughter by
winning his fourth Series race.  His time was 16:26.  Tim Marcoe
(Lansdale) was second with a time of 16:56.

Carl Goldschmidt won both the masters and the age-graded masters
divisions with a time of 17:37 and a rating of 80.5%.  David Noa
(Doylestown) was the second master in 19:08.  For the women, Deena
Andrus was the top master (20:35) and Laura Holland (Upper Black
Eddy) was second (22:05).  Linda Thurston again had the best age
graded rating, 77.9%.

The tightest men's race was in the 15-19 age group.  Eric Arnold
(Morrisville), Patrick Haneman (Jamison), and Bobby Gomez (Perkasie)
finished 3rd, 4th, and 6th overall, with times of 17:17, 17:30, and
17:40, respectively.

The under 12 girl's race was even closer.  Only 23 seconds separated
the first 4 runners.  They were Jackie Kinkead (Furlong), Madeline
Reiche (Doylestown), Kira Seger (Pineville), and Julie Gallagher
(Doylestown).

For complete results of all of the Bucks 5K Series races and the
final Series standings, log on to www.bucks5kseries.com.

Dick Patterson

Bucks 5k Series Champions                  Female     Male
Overall     Laura Fanelli, Chalfont     Kevin Cooke, Doylestown
Bucks 5k Series Age Group Champions                  Female     Male
8-11     Jackie Kinkead, Doylestown     Kyle Sullivan, Wrightstown
12-14
Riley Renn, Horsham
Katie Kinkead, Doylestown
Sean Schreiber, Hamilton Square NJ            15-19     Sarah Simonetti,
Perkasie     Bobby Gomez, Perkasie            20-24     Lindsay Anonich,
Lansdale     Bill Salamone, Warminster            25-29     Tracey
Sawyer, Warrington     Ryan Fulmer, Glenside            30-34
Christina Grube, Pipersville     Ben Derby, Perkasie            35-39
Anabelle Morales, Perkasie     Gerard Devlin, Stockton            40-44
Deena Andrus, Reading     Paul Walsh, Chalfont            45-49
Laura Holland, Upper Black Eddy     Carl Goldschmidt, Doylestown
50-54     Julia Kennedy, Furlong     Fred Gropper, Yardley
55-59     Lynda Terry, Chalfont     Thomas Brown, Jamison
60-64     Barbara Burger, Doylestown     Louis Coppens, Warminster
65-69     Linda Thurston, Doylestown     Warren Taylor, Telford
70-80           Vadim Buzan, Holland


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Hey, Runners,

The 2008 Bucks 5K Series race schedule is now posted on
www.bucks5kseries.com.  You can either register online or print an
application and mail it to us.

Individual race fees are unchanged from last year.  You can still
save money by registering for all seven races.  This year, your
reward will be our special moisture-wicking T-shirt.  This year's
custom shirt will have long sleeves.  In addition to the 5K races,
each organization will stage a 1 mile run, as well as other special
events.  For the first time, the Doylestown 5K race will include a 5K
fitness walk.  Many of the other races will include 2 mile fitness
walks.

Each 5K course has been officially certified by USTAF.  As always,
Compuscore will provide computerized timing and scoring, while
Baldasari and Leestma will manage the finish line.

We are pleased to announce that, for the first time, all of our races
will use the ChampionChip.  As you all know, our growth over the
years has been substantial.  Now we'll be able to accommodate even
more runners as they cross the finish line and provide quicker
results.

As you begin to make your plans for 2008, why not incorporate the
Bucks
5k Series races into your training plans? They are a great way to
build up your speed as you train for the longer races later in the
year.  Better yet, give a 7-race package to your favorite runner as a
Christmas present.

By supporting the Bucks 5K Series, you'll also be lending a helping
hand to seven important non-profit organizations. In 2007, we raised
$99,000 for the YMCA, New Hope-Solebury's Scholarship Fund,
CancerFit, SERTOMA, Bucks for Kids, CB Cares, Chalfont's Park and
Development Program, and Special Equestrians.

If you'd like to volunteer, make a personal donation, be a sponsor,
or contact us about any ideas you might have to make the Series even
better, please contact us at www.bucks5kseries.com

Have a great new year and, as you train, remember the words of
Cervantes:

"The journey is better than the end."

Dick Patterson

Dear Runners,

Below you'll find a portion of a news release we made today.  We are
very pleased to announce our partnership with Panera Bread and to
tell you about a special Panera Bread Bucks 5K Series day at their
new cafe in Warrington's Valley Square Center.  The date is January
12th.  We hope you'll join us.  As always, you can find out
everything you need to know about the Series at www.bucks5kseries.com.

Dick Patterson


Panera Bread Is New Title Sponsor of Bucks 5K Series

The Bucks 5K Series, seven road races benefiting Bucks County non-
profit organizations, today announced that Panera Bread has signed to
be title sponsor for the 2008 event.

The race series will be renamed the Panera Bread Bucks 5K Series.
Panera Bread's financial commitment will help the series raise
additional funds for the seven non-profits that are supported by the
series, entering its 13th year. In 2007, the series raised $99,000.

"We are very excited to welcome Panera Bread to our races," said Dick
Patterson, president of the all-volunteer board of directors that
oversees the event. "Thirteen must be a lucky number for us because
we are confident Panera's support will help take our great series to
the next level in 2008."

To kick off the partnership, a Panera Bread Bucks 5K Series day will
be held at the new Panera Bread bakery cafe in Warrington on
Saturday, January 12. All "runners, racers and rookies" who register
for the race between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the Panera in the Valley
Square Lifestyle Center will receive a free $5 Panera gift card. Any
runners who register online for the race before January 12 can
receive the $5 gift card by showing proof of registration at the
bakery cafe on January 12. .

Panera Bread has three bakery cafes in Bucks County. In addition to
the Warrington location, Paneras has locations on Street Road in
Feasterville and Lincoln Highway in Levittown. A fourth bakery cafe
will open in Bensalem in 2008.

"Community is very important to us," said Tammy Dwyer, director of
marketing for Panera Bread. "We are very proud to do our part to help
promote healthy lifestyles and to support the organizations that do
so much for Bucks County residents."

The Panera Bread Bucks 5k Series features seven 3.1-mile races in the
spring. Races are open to everyone from competitive runners to
beginners.  The 2008 schedule is:


(Event - Date)
The Central Bucks Family YMCA 5K - March 30
New Hope Solebury Spirit Run - April 13
The Lab Fitness + Spa 5K - April 26
SERTOMA Strut - May 10
Doylestown 5K - May 24
Chalfont Challenge - June 7
Special Equestrians 5K - June 15

In addition to the Panera Bucks 5K Series Day, runners can register
online at www.bucks5kseries.com, by mailing an application available
at the website or on race day at each event.

The Panera Bread Bucks 5k series benefits the Central Bucks Family
YMCA, New Hope Solebury Community Association's Scholarship and
Athletic Funds, CancerFit, SERTOMA, Bucks for Kids, Doylestown
Business and Community Alliance, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel School,
Chalfont's Parks and Trails, and Special Equestrians

Panera Bread has 20 locations in the Delaware Valley, with three in
Bucks County and 6 in Montgomery County. American Bread Company of
Trevose, a franchisee of Panera Bread, operates the bakery cafes.

About the Panera Bread Bucks 5K series

Founded in 1996, the Bucks 5K Series is Bucks County's premier race
series. Proceeds benefit seven non-profit organizations serving Bucks
County. In 2007, 3400 runners entered the races and the overall
Series winners are recognized as the "Best of Bucks".  In addition,
each of the seven races gives first, second and third place awards in
5-year age groups, with the overall male and female and the top age-
graded male and female master racers recognized.  Each race has a 1-
mile fun run with awards for all finishers and many of the races
include 2-mile fitness walks In 2008, for the first time, all races
will feature the ChampionChip timing and scoring system.


About Panera Bread

Panera Bread serves fresh baked, handcrafted artisan breads, sweet
and savory baked goods, hand-tossed salads, wholesome soups, and
signature sandwiches in a distinctly warm and welcoming environment.
Panera Bread is committed to using great tasting, quality ingredients
in the food we offer and contributing to the neighborhoods in which
our customers and employees live and work through programs like
Operation Dough-Nation. Headquartered in Richmond Heights, MO, Panera
Bread owns and franchises 1,106 bakery-cafes under the Panera Breadฎ
and Saint Louis Bread Co.ฎ names as of August 28, 2007. For more
information, visit www.panerabread.com.

The Panera Bread Bucks 5K Series day at the Panera Bread cafe in
Warrington on January 12th was so successful that we've decided to
stage another one at the Central Bucks Family YMCA on February 9th
The hours are 8:00 to 11:00 AM.

The first 50 runners who register that day will receive a $3 Panera
gift card redeemable at their new cafe in the Valley Square Center in
Warrington.  In addition, the Y is offering a complimentary pass to
runners who have not yet enjoyed training at the Y.

Registrations are significantly ahead of last year's record breaker,
so we expect another great year.  You probably know that if you sign
up for all seven races, you'll save $15 and receive a custom,
moisture wicking T-shirt.  This year's shirt will be long sleeved.

Our brochures were mailed this week, so you should have received
one.  Of course, you can always register online or print an
application at www.bucks5kseries.com.  The 2008 schedule is shown
below:

The Central Bucks Family YMCA 5K March 30
New Hope Solebury Spirit Run April 13
The Lab Fitness + Spa 5K April 26
SERTOMA Strut May 10
Doylestown 5K May 24
Chalfont Challenge June 7
Special Equestrians 5K June 15

We have been very fortunate this year to have more Series sponsors
than ever before.  In addition to our title sponsor, Panera Bread,
Comcast has returned for their 13th year as our media sponsor.  They
are joined by Quigley Cold-Eeze, TrainingZone Sports, Univest, Marvic
Supply, Johnny Marino's Advanced Health & Performance Center,
Delaware Valley College Aggies, Fred Beans Family of Dealerships, and
Hall Family Chiropractic.  Please support these sponsors whenever you
can because they are a key to the success of the Series.  You can
also learn more about them on our website.

I hope to see you all at the Y race on March 30.  Remember
Shakespeare's words from Julius Caesar – "Bid me run and I will
strive with things impossible".

Dick Patterson

Hey Runners,

I hope you're aware that the YMCA race has been pushed back 2 weeks
from its normal date near St. Patrick's Day.  The new date is March
30th, so there's still time to pre-register and save $5.  Better yet,
pre-register for all seven races, save $15 and score a long sleeve
dri-fit Series shirt.  Pre-registration closes March 22nd.

There will be many events to satisfy the most competitive athletes as
well as entire families.  In 2007, Karl Dusen proved that the Y
course is fast one.  He smoked it by running the fastest-ever Bucks
5K Series race in a time of 14:51.

In addition to the 5K race, there will be a Pump and Run, a 1-mile
fun run, and a kid's scramble.  This year, for the first time, the
Fitness Walk will go the "whole way".  The walk will start at the
same time as the race, and, like the race, will finish on the track
in the Central Bucks West Stadium.

I had the opportunity to tape a Comcast Newsmakers show last week.
Comcast has been a supporter of the Series and a sponsor for 13
years.  The show will be aired during the last week of March and the
first week in April on the CNN Headline News channel.  The 5 minute
segment provides a lot of information about the Panera Bread Bucks 5K
Series.  We are also working to present it on www.bucks5kseries.com.

Panera Bread and The Fitness Lab at the Health and Wellness Center in
Warrington are sponsoring a registration day this Saturday, March
15th, from 9:00 to 12:00.  You can walk in and pre-register for one
or all of races and enjoy a Panera bagel.  The first 25 to register
will also receive a $3 Panera gift card.

www.bucks5kseries has all of the information you need to know about
the Series: last year's results, course elevations, times for the
various events, race locations, etc.  While you're there, you can
register online or print a mail-in application form.

If you'd like to add another 5K race to your calendar, you may want
to consider the Bridge Valley Trail Blazer Race for Autism on April
19th.  Their website is www.bvraceforautism.com.

I hope your training is going well and that I'll see you all on March
30th.

Dick Patterson

Note

The next race in the Panera Bread Bucks 5K Series race is the New
Hope-Solebury "Spirit" Run.  If you're planning to run it, you can
save $5 by registering before April 6th.

YMCA Results

The Panera Bread Bucks 5K Series opened in spectacular fashion last
Sunday at the Central Bucks Family YMCA 5K.  There were 610
registered runners, the largest for any previous Series race and more
than 40% ahead of 2007.  Greg Wetzel (Doylestown) was the overall
winner in 16:02.  He was followed by Matt Chylak (Newtown) in 16:50
and Jarrett Carr (Doylestown) in 16:58.  Greg is an assistant track
coach at CB West High School.

The overall women's champ was Heather Jorris (Yardley), with a time
of 19:08.  Heather is a leading triathlete.  She was followed closely
by Sarah Simonetti (Perkasie) in 19:18 and Christine Louden (West
Hartford, Conn,) in 19:50.

The age graded masters winners were Nancy Smith (New Britain) and
Terry Permar (Perkasie).  Nancy's time was 20:23 and her age grading
was 84%.  Terry finished in 17:33, with an age-grading of 87%.

The masters champions were Johnny King-Marino (Chalfont) and Janet
Patterson (Morristown, NJ).  Johnny finished 4th overall.  His time
was 17:06.  Janet's time was 20:00.  She was the 5th overall woman
runner.

A total of 40 runners beat the 20 minute mark.  There were many
outstanding performances.  For example, 11 year old Ross Wilson
(Wycombe) ran a 20:25 5K, 9 year old Timmy Kiel (Doylestown finished
in 24:58, and 68 year old Warren Taylor (Telford) crossed the line at
21:17.

As always, the competition for age group awards was fierce.  For
males, only 20 seconds separated William Lever (Doylestown), Jason
Wiley (Furlong), and David Porter (Doylestown).  Their times were
18:32, 18:42, and 18:52.  On the women's side, the tightest race was
between Heather Jorris (19:08), Christine Loudon (19:50), and Tammy
Smith (Dublin) (20:06).

The complete results are posted on www.bucks5kseries.com and
www.compuscore.com.  There is also an exciting video of the race on
the Series website.


New Hope-Solebury "Spirit" Run

This race is arguably the most scenic race of the Series, with sights
of downtown New Hope and its countryside.  In addition to the 5K
race, there will be a 1 mile fun run and a 2-mile fitness walk.  The
Spirit Run is the only Series race with team competition.  Teams of 3-
6 runners are welcome to join the competition for a chance to win a
free dinner at one of New Hope's fine restaurants.  For more
information and to register for the race, please visit
www.bucks5kseries.com

Panera donation

New Hope-Solebury Spirit Run participants are encouraged to visit
Panera Bread on Saturday April 12th and bring the receipt to the
Panera Bread table on race day.  Panera Bread will donate ten percent
of the receipts to the New Hope-Solebury Community Association
Scholarship and Athletic Funds.  The receipt must be dated April 12,
2008.  Limit one per runner

Series Shirts

For the 174 runners who registered for all seven races, your moisture-
wicking, long sleeve shirt will be available at the New Hope-Solebury
race

Keep training!

Dick Patterson

WETZEL BREAKS COURSE RECORD

For the second year in a row, a course record was set at the New Hope-
Solebury Spirit Run.  Last year it was Laura Fanelli who broke the
women's record.  Last Sunday, it was Greg Wetzel (Doylestown) who ran
the fastest 5K in the race's history.  His time of 15:45 beat Dan
McKay's 2003 record by 11 seconds.  Greg is now 2 for 2 in the Bucks
5K Series, having won the first race, the Central Bucks Family YMCA
5K in a time of 16:02.

Sarah Simonetti (Perkasie) took the women's crown in a time of
19:23.  Nancy Smith (New Britain) and Tammy Smith (Dublin) battled it
out for second place.  Nancy prevailed, with a time of 20:12, while
Tammy finished close behind in 20:16.

On the men's side, Thomas Hedges (Lambertville NJ) completed the
course in 16:37.  Third place went to Matt Chylak (Newtown).  His
time was 16:58.

A total of 572 runners registered for the race.  This was 23% more
than last year.  Thirty runners beat the 20 minute mark.  Fourteen
year-old Austin Gregor (Chalfont) was the youngest, finishing in
19:56.

Antonio De Vido (Doylestown) was the male Masters champion, followed
by Johnny King-Marino (Doylestown) and Jim Barger (Bensalem).  Their
times were 17:13, 17:27 and 18:14, respectively.  King-Marino turned
in the male best age-graded rating, 82.5%

Nancy Smith was the top female Masters runner.  Deena Andrus
(Reading) was second and Marian McCouch (Hatboro) was third.  Their
times were 20:12, 20:43 and 21:35, respectively.  Nancy's age-graded
rating was tops among the women at 84.8%.

There were many extremely close age-group competitions.  The closest
was male 55-59.  Only 11 seconds separated Phil Davies (Doylestown –
20:34), Terry Territo (Newtown – 20:36) and Tom Brown (Jamison –
20:46).  On the women's side, girls 12-14 took the honors.  Here, 33
seconds separated Rebecca Hendricks (Stockton NJ – 21:37), Riley Renn
(Horsham – 21:56) and Hannah Lindgren (Doylestown – 22:10).

Visit www.bucks5kseries.com for complete results and a video of the
race.

In addition to the 5K race, 125 runners enjoyed the 1-mile run and 45
walkers completed the 2-mile fitness walk.

The third race in the Bucks 5K Series, The Lab Fitness + Spa 5K will
take place on April 26 at Doylestown Hospital's Health and Wellness
Center in Warrington.  The morning's events include the 5K race, 1-
mile fun run, 2-mile fitness walk, and a pump and run competition.
The race proceeds will benefit CancerFit, which is a therapeutic
exercise and wellness program designed specifically to assist
individuals in achieving the best possible function during or after
cancer treatment.  For runners without a sitter, the Little Lab will
be open during the race.

Register before April 19 and save $5.  For more race information and
to register, go to www.bucks5kseries.com.


Dick Patterson

TWO TRIPLES AT LAB FITNESS 5K

Nancy Smith and Antonio De Vido swept the field at The Lab Fitness +
Spa 5K race on April 26th.  They both captured a triple crown by
winning the overall, the age-graded masters, and the masters
championships.

The Lab Fitness + Spa 5K race is the third race in the Panera Bread
Bucks 5K Series.  As with the first two Series races, there were a
record number of runners.

Smith (New Britain) was the top overall and masters woman in the race
with a time of 19:50.  Her age-graded rating was an outstanding
86.4%.  To put this in perspective, a rating of 90% is world class.
Linda Shorrock (Ambler) was the second fastest woman, finishing in
20:53.  Third place went to Janna Youmans (Chalfont) in 21:05.

De Vido (Doylestown) was the top overall finisher in the race with a
time of 17:21.  Lee Sossen (New York NY) was second in 17:39,
followed by Ben Derby (Dublin) with a time of 17:43.

In the age-graded masters competition, De Vido was the top male.  His
rating was 80.5%.  Carl Goldschmidt (Doylestown) was second (77.0%)
and Tom Brown (Jamison) was third (76.5%).  De Vido had the best
masters time (17:21).  Goldschmidt was second (18:33) and Carlton
Seybolt (New Britain) was third (18:56).

Following Smith in the women's age-graded rating were Lynda Terry
(Chalfont) with a rating of 74.3% and Susan Walton (Hatboro, 70.3%).
Smith had the best women's masters time (19:50).  Stacy Flaville -
Boop (Langhorne) was second (22:53) and Beth Miller (Furlong) was
third (23:01).

The most competitive age group race was once again male 55-59.  Tom
Brown (20:25) edged Phil Davies (Doylestown) by one second, and Terry
Territo (Newtown) by 10 seconds.  The threesome was separated by just
11 seconds at the New Hope-Solebury race.  Davies had run the Boston
Marathon just 5 days earlier.

For the women, it was the 25-29 and 40-44 age groups.  Tracey Sawyer
(21:41), Kristin Zielinski (21:58) and Jody Frank (22:12) battled it
out in F25-28, while Stacy Flaville-Boop (22:53). Beth Miller
(23:01), and Christine Murray (23:24) were also within 31 seconds in
F40-44.

The complete results for this race and all of the races are posted on
www.bucks5kseries.com.  The Series Standings after the first 3 weeks
will be posted later this week.

Every Panera Bread Bucks 5k Series race includes a 1 mile fun run.
This year Kumon of Doylestown is sponsoring the one mile runs and
providing a "Run to Read" promotion.  For every kid/student who runs
3 of the 1 mile fun runs, Kumon will donate a book to their school.
If the child runs 6 races, they get 2 books and if they run all 7
races, they will be entered to win one of six Barnes & Noble Gift
Cards.

The next Series race is the SERTOMA Strut on May 10th.  Like all of
the Series races, the course is certified by USA Track and Field.  It
is a beautiful course which starts and finishes in Doylestown
Township's Central Park.  A highlight is mile 2, which is on a forest
path along the Neshaminy Creek.  In addition to the fun run, the
whole family can enjoy Kids Castle after the race.  If you register
before May 3rd, you can save $5.  Visit www.bucks5kseries.com for
more information and to register.


Dick Patterson

CAPECCI BREAKS COURSE RECORD AT SERTOMA 5K

The SERTOMA Club staged the 4th Panera Bread Bucks 5K Series race on
May 10th at Doylestown's Central Park.  Keith Capecci (New Hope)
broke the course record by 9 seconds with a time of 15:25.  Keith ran
alone for most of the race, which made his time even more
outstanding.  Johnny King-Marino (Doylestown) was second in 16:68,
followed by Antonio De Vido (Doylestown) with a time of 17:12.

The battle for the next three places was also the battle for the male
30-34 age group.  Scott Keyser (Telford), Ben Derby (Dublin) and Lee
Sossen (NYC) completed the course in times of 17:19, 17:31, and 17:39
respectively.

Nancy Smith (New Britain) edged Jen Moylan (Sellersville) in the race
for the first woman.  Nancy's time was 19:48 and Jen's was 19:52.
Tammy Smith (Dublin) was 3rd in a time of 20:06.  Thirteen year old
Riley Renn (Horsham) just missed the top 3 with a time of 20:16.

More than 400 5K and Fun Runners registered for the races, a 13%
increase over last year.  This was the 4th consecutive Series race to
exceed the 2007 attendance.  All funds raised by SERTOMA go to
scholarships and assistive technology for children and adults with
hearing impairments.

Johnny King-Marino had the best male masters age-graded rating
(84.9%) and Antonio De Vido was second (81.2%).  Warren Taylor
(Telford) was 3rd with a rating of 81 %.  King-Marino (16:58), De
Vido (17:12) and Paul Walsh (Chalfont), with a time of 18:25, were
the quickest masters.

Nancy Smith scored her second triple crown in a row with her first
woman, first woman master, and age-graded master (86.5%) wins.  Gert
Freas (North Wales) had the second best age-graded rating (81.4%) and
Deena Andrus (Reading) was third with 77.1%.  They were also the
first three masters, with times of 19:48, 20:17, and 20:30,
respectively.

The tightest age group competition for the women was F30-34.  Tracey
Sawyer (Warrington) was first in 21:06, Kimberly Dunlap (Doylestown)
was second in 21:45 and Erin Guerriero (Doylestown) was third in
21:58.

Visit www.bucks5kseries.com for both complete race results and the
Series standings through the first four races.

The next Panera Bread Bucks 5K Series race is the Doylestown Red,
White, and Blue 5K.  The race starts at 10:00 on May 24th.  It's a
great way to kick off the Memorial Day weekend.  Walkers are also
invited to join the fun.  Because a large crowd is expected,
registration will also be open Friday, May 23rd from 5:30 to 7:30 at
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Doylestown.  There will be plenty of
food and socializing after the race.  In addition, a live band,
Rose's Cross, will entertain at the awards area in front of Puck.
There will also be special raffle prizes, including a bike, a Garmin
GPS watch and a basket with gift certificates from local Doylestown
businesses.

For more information and to register for the races, go to
www.bucks5kseries.com.

Dick Patterson
May 12, 2008

REGISTER THIS FRIDAY NIGHT FOR THE DOYLESTOWN RACE

The Panera Bread Bucks 5K Series is expecting a record-breaking number
of runners for the Doylestown Red, White, and Blue 5K on May 24th.  The
same is true for the 1-mile Fun Run.  You can beat the crowd by
registering this Friday night, May 23rd at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
School at 222 E. Ashland Street in Doylestown.  The hours are 5:30 to
7:30.

Here's something to mark on your calendar:  Johnny King-Marino will be
putting on a pasta party at his Advanced Health and Performance Center
on Doylestown's First Friday in June.  That date, June 6th, happens to
be the night before the Chalfont Challenge and two nights before the
Eagleman 70.3 Triathlon.  It will be a great way to carbo load and
socialize with all of your fellow endurance athletes.  Stay tuned for
more information.

Dick Patterson

CICKEY AND CAPECCI SET COURSE RECORDS AT DOYLESTOWN 5K

Jessica Cickey (Newtown) and Keith Capecci (New Hope) were the
overall female and male winners of the Doylestown Red, White, and
Blue 5K on May 24th.  They both set course records.  Jessica was
timed in 17:46, a full 4 seconds off the previous record set in 2003
by Shannon Grady.  Keith crossed the finish line in 15:20.  This tied
Todd Wiley's record set in 2002.

The Doylestown race was the 5th race in the Panera Bread Bucks 5K
Series.  It was the largest Series race ever, with 728 registered
runners.  It was also the second race in a row where Capecci broke or
tied a course record.  He previously set a new standard for the
SERTOMA 5K on Doylestown Township's Central Park course.

Todd Wiley (Doylestown) finished second in Doylestown with a time of
16:23.

Nancy Smith (New Britain) was second behind Cickey with a time of
19:46.  Nancy also was the top female masters and had the highest age-
graded masters rating, an outstanding 86.7%.  Gert Freas (North
Wales) was second in the female masters and had the second highest
age-graded female masters rating, 20:17 and 81.4%, respectively.

Johnny King-Marino (Chalfont) was the male masters winner with a time
of 17:07.  Johnny also had the highest age-graded masters rating –
84.1%.  Carl Goldschmidt (Doylestown) had the second best age-graded
masters rating (79.2%) and Dave Dixon was second to King-Marino in
17:59.

With 2 races to go, the Panera Bread Bucks 5K Series championship is
still wide open.  On the men's side, Antonio De Vido (Doylestown),
Greg Wetzel (Doylestown), and Capecci are still in the thick of it.
For the women, it's between Smith and Sarah Simonetti (Perkasie).

The tightest age group was the male 30-34, where the top 3 finishers
were 8, 9, and 10 overall.  They were Scott Keyser (Telford), Bob
Pultorack (Perkasie) and Ben Derby (Dublin) with times of 17:17,
17:33, and 17:36 respectively.  As to be expected, these 3 are
battling it out for the Series 30-34 age group championship.

In the female under 12 age group, Elizabeth Huuki (Pipersville),
Jackie Kinkead (Furlong) and Katryn Bowen (Doylestown) finished in
24:15, 24:26, and 24:49.  Elizabeth and Jackie are battling for the
Series title in their age group.

As is usual with the Doylestown race, the Adamsky family turned out
en masse.  There were 10 in all, with brothers Brian, Tim, Greg, and
Rick turning in times between 19:23 and 21:30.

For complete race results and up-to-date Series standings, please
visit www.bucks5kseries.com.

The next Panera Bread Bucks 5K Series race will be the 16th annual
Chalfont Challenge.  Runners will race down Chalfont's Historic Main
Street and through the gently rolling hills of residential areas.
Representatives of the Breitinger Family will be the honorary race
starters in celebration of the acquisition of 20 acres of Breitinger
property for Twin Streams Park.  Funds from previous races helped
make the acquisition of this park possible.  Pre-registered runners
that run in the race will receive a moisture wicking shirt.

The registration fee is $20 before May 31, when it increases to $25.
You can register online or print an application at
www.bucks5kSeries.com.

Dick Patterson

BUCKS 5K SERIES NEW UPDATE

Registration for the Chalfont Challenge will close at midnight on
Wednesday night.  Register online now and you'll receive a special
moisture wicking shirt.  To claim the shirt, you must run the race on
June 7th.

If you're running on Saturday, you are invited to a pasta party at
Johnny King-Marino's Advanced Health and Performance Center.  It's
First Friday in Doylestown and two nights before the Eagleman Half
Ironman.  This will be a great way to carbo load and socialize with
all of your fellow runners and triathletes.

The last Panera Bread Bucks 5K Series race is the Special Equestrians
5K on June 15th.  That's Father's Day, so honor your father by
joining him at the race.  Brunch always tastes better after some
healthy exercise.

The overall championships and most of the Series age group awards are
still up for grabs.  They will be decided at the Special Equestrians
race.  As you probably know, the Series awards ceremony will take
place following the race.

The race benefits therapeutic riding programs for children and adults
with disabilities.  Financial assistance is available.  In addition
to refreshments and music, there will be a pony grooming workshop.

You still have time to register before June 8th and save $5 off the
race day registration fee.  Visit www.bucks5kseries to register, get
all of the race information, and view past race results and the
Series standings.

Dick Patterson

CAPECCI AND SIMONETTI WIN CHALFONT CHALLENGE

It was a hot day in Chalfont on June 7th, but a cloud cover at race
time kept the temperatures reasonable.  Sarah Simonetti (Perkasie)
was the women's winner and Keith Capecci, the men's.  Keith broke the
tape in 15:41, just 6 seconds off the course record.  Sarah's time
was 18:54.  She recently placed 5th in the 3200 meters at the
Pennsylvania High School State Championships.

Nancy Smith (New Britain) was the second woman with a time of 19:40.
Jen Moylan (Sellersville) was just a second behind Nancy in 19:41.

The second man was Tim Marcoe (Lansdale), and Scott Keyser (Telford)
was third.  Their times were 17:03 and 17:17.

Antonio De Vido (Doylestown) was the first male master, followed by
Carl Goldschmidt (Doylestown) and Christoph Stannik (Doylestown).
Their times were 18:06, 18:21, and 18:44, respectively.  Carl and
Antonio switched places in the masters age-graded competition.
Carl's rating was 77.9% and Antonio's was 77.1%.  Warren Taylor
(Telford) had the next highest rating, 76.6%.

Nancy Smith swept the female masters and age-graded masters
competitions.  Her age graded rating was 87.1%.  This is the highest
score by any Series runner this year.  Deena Andrus (Reading) was the
second master (20:51) and Stacy Flaville-Boop (Langhorne) was third
(22:43).  Ruth King (Ambler) had the second highest rating (76.3%)
and Deena was 3rd (75.2%).

The Panera Bread Bucks 5K Series concludes its season this Sunday,
June 15th, at the Special Equestrians 5K in Warrington.  The 5k race
will start at 8:30 and the Fun Run at 8:00.  The Series awards
ceremony will immediately follow the race awards.  The overall
championships and most of the age group awards have not yet been
determined.  They will all be decided on Sunday.

Many runners have asked whether the Series dri-fit long sleeve shirts
will be for sale.  The answer is "yes", there are a few left over.
The price is a very special $15.  They will be available at Special
Equestrians on Sunday.

For complete race results, Panera Bread Bucks 5K Series standings,
and to register online for the race, visit www.bucks5kseries.com.

Dick Patterson

SIMONETTI, CAPECCI WIN PANERA BREAD BUCKS 5K SERIES

June 15, 2008

Keith Capecci and Sarah Simonetti won the Special Equestrians 5K, the
last of seven races in the Panera Bread Bucks 5K Series.  With their
wins, Capecci (New Hope) and Simonetti (Perkasie) also clinched the
Series Championships.

Capecci won the last 4 Series races and in the process set course
records at the Doylestown and SERTOMA (Central Park) races.
Simonetti won the first two and the last two races.  She took off
time in between to run for Pennridge High School, where she set
several records.  Her time at Special Equestrians was 18:45, just 23
seconds off Laura Fanelli's record set last year.  Capecci's time was
15:28, 8 seconds behind Dan McKay's course record.

For the women at Special Equestrians, Deena Andrus (Reading) had the
highest age-graded master's rating, 76.0%.  For the men, Antonio De
Vido (Doylestown) had the highest age-graded master's rating, 79.5%.

Following the race, custom Panera Bread Bucks 5K Series tiles were
awarded to the first 3 places in each of the Series age groups.  The
winners of each age group were:

FEMALE
60-64 	 Barbara Burger
55-59 	 Ruth King
50-54 	 Nancy Smith
45-49 	 Marian McCouch
40-44 	 Deena Andrus
35-39 	 Tammy Smith
30-34 	 Jen Moylan
25-29 	 Tracey Sawyer
20-24 	 Lindsay Anonich Swan
15-19 	 Katie Kinkead
12-14 	 Riley Renn
11 and under  Elizabeth Huuki

MALE
70 and over  Charles Lougherty
65-69 	 Louis Coppens
60-64 	 Jim Rehrig
55-59 	 Phil Davies
50-54 	 John Gorgol
45-49 	 Johnny King Marino
40-44 	 Antonio De Vido
35-39 	 P J Grube
30-34 	 Scott Keyser
25-29 	 Matt Waters
20-24 	 Tim Creelman
15-19 	 Thomas Porter
12-14 	 Austin Gregor
11 and under  Ross Wilson

Thanks to our loyal sponsors and especially to all of the athletes
who ran our races, the Panera Bread Bucks 5K Series was able to earn
$101,000 to benefit our local non-profit organizations.  In addition
to the four course records set this year, the Series enjoyed record
breaking attendance.  More than 3900 runners registered for the 5K
and 1-mile runs.  5K registration alone was up more than 22% over
last year.

www.bucks5kseries.com has the complete Series Standings, as well as
the results of all of the seven races.  Our website includes videos
of the races, links to race photographs, lists of our sponsors and
non-profit organizations, and much more.  Our 2009 schedule will be
posted in the near future.  If you missed the last race, you can pick
up your tile and Series shirt at TrainingZone Sports.  TZ is
relocating within the next several weeks, so visit their website,
www.tzsports.com for their new address and opening date.

Dick Patterson

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR 14TH ANNUAL BUCKS 5K SERIES

Registration is now open for the 14th annual Bucks 5K Series.  You
can register at www.bucks5kseries.com .  We are suggesting that
you "go green" and register online.  However, if you prefer, you can
also print an application from the website.

We have 3 new race courses this year.  The New Hope-Solebury Spirit
Run has been redesigned to finish on the new track at the high
school.  The SERTOMA 5K is being presented by Johnny King-Marino.  It
will move to a new flat and fast course, starting and ending in
downtown Doylestown.  It will be held on a Wednesday evening and will
include a post race party at Bobby Simone's Restaurant.  We also have
a new race, the Bridge Valley Trailblazer for Autism.

You probably know that 4000 runners competed in the 5K races and 1
mile fun runs in 2008.  You and our sponsors helped us raise more
than $100,000 for our non-profit organizations.  Please join us again
in 2009.  Incidentally why not gift a registration to put in your
favorite runner's Christmas stocking?

www.bucks5kseries.com is a great place to go for all of the
information about the Series – 2008 race results and videos, the 2009
schedule, course records, our sponsors, the seven non-profit
organizations, the 2008 champions, driving instructions, results from
past years and much more.

Have a great holiday season, but keep training.  We'll see you in
2009.

Finally, consider "how much happiness is gained and how much misery
escaped by frequent and violent agitation of the body."
						 ---- Samuel Johnson

Dick Patterson

PANERA BREAD REPEATS AS TITLE SPONSOR OF THE BUCKS 5K SERIES

Dear Runners,

Panera Bread and the Bucks 5K Series are continuing their partnership
to bring the best 5K races to the local running community.  The
Panera Bread Bucks 5K Series opens with the Central Bucks Family YMCA
5K on March 22, 2009.  The remainder of the schedule is posted on
www.bucks5kseries.com.

In addition to Panera Bread, our title sponsor, we are pleased to
announce the following additional sponsors:  Univest, TrainingZone
Sports, Marvic Supply Company, Advanced Health & Performance Center,
Hall Family Chiropractic, and Quigley Cold-Eeze.  We encourage you to
support these sponsors whenever possible.  Without them, it would be
impossible to stage the best races in the area, and, at the same
time, raise money for our seven important local causes.  As you
probably know, 4000 runners and these sponsors helped raise more than
$100,000 in 2008.

If you or your business would like to become a Series sponsor, please
contact me at www.bucks5kseries.com.

With registration now open, we are pleased that we're already have
more runners than last year at this time.  Our announcement of the
three new courses has been received with great enthusiasm.  If your
aim is the Broad Street Run, one of several excellent half marathons,
or a fall marathon, why don't you incorporate the Panera Bread Bucks
5K Series into your training program?

Here's wishing you a peaceful, prosperous, and fit 2009!

Dick Patterson

January 30, 2009

PANERA BREAD BUCKS 5K SERIES NEWS

Our brochures were mailed this week.  If you ran a Panera Bread Bucks
5K Series race in the last 2 years you should have received one.  Of
course, you can still register online (go green!) or print an
application by visiting www.bucks5kseries.com.

Here's some late breaking news that is not in the brochure:  This
year for the first time, the Series will be crowning an overall male
and female age-graded masters champion.  As you know, we have been
recognizing the top age-graded masters at the individual races.  Now,
if you run at least 4 races you'll qualify for the overall Series
championship.  We'll score this competition the same as we score the
overall championship.

Learn more about age-grading by using the pull-down "info center"
menu on our website.  This scoring method evens the playing field for
all masters, ages 40 to 100.  If you want to determine your own age-
grading for any race, try this link
http://www.heartbreakhill.org/age_graded.htm.

In the past we've encouraged runners to make a charitable gift to the
Series and many responded.  However, this feature was only available
on paper applications.  You can now contribute online.  In addition,
it's possible to designate which specific cause you want to support.

We're less than 2 months from the first race, the YMCA 5K on March
22.  Last year's 5K event attracted a record breaking crowd of 610
runners.  It's your early test of what the upcoming season will bring
and an opportunity to run on a fast course.  In fact, in 2007, Karl
Dusan finished in 14:51, the fastest 5K time of any Series race.  So,
don't hesitate, register now at www.bucks5kseries.com.

We welcome your comments and suggestions.  You can contact us through
the website.

"Bid me run, and I will strive with things impossible"  Shakespeare
(Julius Caesar

Dick Patterson

PANERA HOSTS A REGISTRATION DAY FOR THE PANERA BREAD BUCKS 5K SERIES

Panera Bread will host another registration day for the Panera Bread
Bucks 5K Series on Saturday February 21st.  The event will be held at
the Panera Bread Cafe in Warrington's Valley Square Shopping Center.
The hours are 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.  All runners who register for one
or more Series races will receive a complimentary breakfast sandwich
or bowl of soup, depending on the time.

Runners who register for all seven races will receive a $15 discount
and a custom, wicking Series shirt.  There will be a sample of the
shirt at the cafe.  Fun run registration will also be available.  In
addition, the traditional family discount will be honored.

As you probably know, we are using the ChampionChip system again this
year.  We are presently developing an innovative way to provide "VIP"
service to runners who register for all 7 races.  After the first
race, it shouldn't take more than 15 seconds to pick up your chip at
each of the remaining races.

Please come to the Panera Cafe on the 21st. to register and mingle
with fellow runners and Series official.  You'll also be able to
learn about "VIP" service.

For all you want to know about the Panera Bread Bucks 5K Series, log
on to www.bucks5kseries.com

Dick Patterson

Central Bucks Family YMCA 5K

The traditional beginning of the Panera Bread Bucks 5K Series has always been
the YMCA 5K race, and this year is no exception.  The 5K race starts at 9:30 AM
on March 22nd.  It's part of a Pump and Run event, with the optional (free) Pump
beginning at 7:00 AM in the Y's Fitness Center.  There will also be a 1 mile Fun
Run at 9:00 and a Kids scramble at 10:30.  Last year's race drew more than 700
registered runners.  It's a fast course.  The course record, 14:51, was set by
Karl Dusen in 2007.

The race benefits the Y's Financial Assistance program – no one is turned away
from the Y.

Important dates

You can register now for all seven races at a reduced rate and also score a
custom, moisture wicking, long sleeve Series shirt.  The shirt is
advertisement-free and can be viewed on www.bucks5kseries.com.  While you are
there, you can register for all or any of the Series races.  However, March 14th
is the last date to take advantage of this offer.

In addition, please note that March 15th is the last date to take advantage of
the $20 pre-registration fee for the YMCA race.  After that date, the fee will
rise to $25.

Runners who preregister for all seven races are VIP's

In addition to the reduced rate and Series shirt, runners who register for all
seven races will be treated as Very Important People.  After the first race,
race day registration will consist of simply picking up your ChampionChip –
period!  You'll use the same bib (number) and there will be no need to sign
another waiver.

JK-M SERTOMA 5K venue change

The venue for the Johnny King-Marino SERTOMA 5K is being changed.  The date, May
13th will remain the same and the location will still be downtown Doylestown. 
Stay tuned for the details and check www.bucks5kseries.com for the official
announcement.

Donate used athletic shoes

Series races will be collecting used athletic shoes to benefit families in the
poorest villages in Ghana West Africa.  600 pairs will provide water access and
a pump irrigation system to a family.  Visit www.pppafrica for more information.

See you at the races,
March 7, 2009
Dick Patterson

WETZEL, SIMONETTI WIN FIRST PANERA BREAD BUCKS 5K SERIES RACE.
March 24, 2009

Greg Wetzel and Sarah Simonetti were the winners of the Central Bucks Family
YMCA 5K, the first race of the Panera Bread Bucks 5K Series.  The race, in
Doylestown on March 22nd, was held in nearly perfect conditions.  It attracted a
record number of runners – 670 for the 5K and 91 for the 1 mile Fun Run.

Wetzel led the whole way and was never pushed.  He crossed the finish line in
15:59, 3 seconds faster than his winning time at last year's YMCA 5K. 
Simonetti, last year's Series women's champion, turned in a time of 20:10.

Tammy Smith (20:32) and Christine Louden (20:49) were 2nd and 3rd to Simonetti. 
Dan Day (16:31) and Bob Pultorak (16:47) trailed Wetzel.  In all, thirty-two
runners cracked the 20 minute barrier.

Nancy Smith won the Masters Female Age Graded division with a rating of 77% and
a time of 22:32.  She was followed by Ruth King (76.4%, 24:36) and Lynda Terry
(76%, 24:24).  For the Male Age Graded Masters, Carl Goldschmidt had a rating of
80.8% and a time of 17:49.  Johnny King-Marino (79.6%, 18:14) and Paul Walsh
(78.7%, 17:53) were right behind.

The closest age group races were male 50-54 and female 25-29.  Only 36 seconds
separated David Noa (19:16), Tom Rudan (19:35) and Sam Losorelli (19:52).  For
the 25-29 group of women, Kim Chesnut (21.35), Tracey Sawyer (21:37), and Jody
Frank (22:06) finished 1-2-3.

Complete results are posted on www.bucks5kseries.com.

The next Series race is the New Hope-Solebury Spirit Run on Sunday, April 5th. 
The course has been changed to provide a fast finish on the high school track. 
Only the start has been modified, so it still includes a tour of downtown New
Hope.  There will be music and a raffle, including an IPhone and a bike.  The
race benefits the NHS Community Association Scholarship and Athletic Funds.  You
can save $5 by registering for the before March 29th.

If you registered for all seven races, you can pick up your Series shirt at the
New Hope-Solebury race.  If you ran the Y race, remember to wear the bib from
that race.  You'll be able to breeze through registration.

Please note that the May 13th (evening) run has a changed venue.  It will still
be run in Doylestown, but the start and finish will be at the Freight House
Restaurant.

For more information and to register for the races, go to www.bucks5kseries.com

Dick Patterson

WETZEL, SIMONETTI REPEAT WINNERS IN PANERA BREAD BUCKS 5K SERIES

Sarah Simonetti and Greg Wetzel were the winners of the New Hope-Solebury Spirit
Run, the second race of the Panera Bread Bucks 5K Series.  They both also won
the initial race, the YMCA 5K.  This race, in New Hope on April 5th, was held on
a beautiful spring day.  It attracted 526 runners for the 5K and 88 for the 1
mile Fun Run.

Wetzel and Todd Wiley battled it out until the final lap on the high school
track.  Wetzel's time was 16:22, 6 seconds ahead of Wiley.  Bob Pultorak was
third in 17:18.

Simonetti won comfortably with a time of 19:50.  Rebecca Hendricks was second in
21:55, followed by Carin Cohen with a time of 22:06.

The hilly course resulted in slightly slower times than the Y race.  However,
thirty-one runners still beat the 20 minute barrier.

Sue Walton won the Masters Female Age Graded division with a rating of 75.4% and
a time of 22:10.  Carin Cohen was second with a 74.7% rating and a time of
22:06.  Sue and Carin were both in the same age group, but a one year age
difference made Sue the winner.  Linda Terry was third with a rating of 74.5%
and a time of 24:52.  For an explanation on how age-grading works, check out
www.bucks5kseries.com.

For the Male Age Graded Masters, there was a complete sweep by New Jersey
runners.  Kevin Power was the champion (80.5%, 17:37).  He was closely followed
by Mark Lorello (80.4%, 17:55) and Rick Boyle (80.4%, 19:27.

The closest age group races were male 40-44 and female 50-54.  Only 5 seconds
separated Dennis Contois (19:15), Ben Cammarata (also 19:15) and Matt Costello
(19:20).  That's what you call close!  For the 50-54 group of women, Julia
Kennedy (25:17), Cindy Ezdon (25:22) and Kit Schweiker (25:36) finished 1-2-3.

Complete results are posted on www.bucks5kseries.com.

The next race is The Lab Fitness + SPA 5K on April 18th at Doylestown Hospital's
Health and Wellness Center  There's also a Pump and Run competition.  We promise
that the complete Pump and Run results and statistics will be posted early on
the website.  The Race benefits Doylestown Hospital's new emergency wing. If you
register before April 11th, you can beat the price increase.

On April 25th, our new race, the BV Trailblazer Race for Autism will take place
at the Bridge Valley Elementary School.  As you know, April is National Autism
Awareness Month.  You can help the Bucks County Autism Support Coalition by
joining what is expected to be a very large turnout of runners.

Please note that the May 13th (evening) run has a changed venue.  It will still
be run in Doylestown, but the start and finish will be at the Freight House
Restaurant.

For more information and to register for the races, go to www.bucks5kseries.com

Dick Patterson
April 7, 2009

NEW VENUE FOR JOHNNY KING-MARINO SERTOMA 5K RACE

All Aboard!  Join fellow runners at The Freight House in Doylestown for the
first evening race of the Panera Bread Bucks 5K Series.  The Johnny King
Marino-Sertoma 5K will take place on Wednesday May 13, 2009 at 7:00 pm.  A brand
new USTAF Certified course has been designed with the help of Dr. Johnny
King-Marino.  To register, view a map of the course, or for more information go
to www.bucks5kseries.com

Thanks to the generosity of Pam Northrop Gundlach, owner of The Freight House,
all registered runners can enjoy a complimentary Pasta dinner complete with
beverage after the race.  Tickets for this event will be handed out at race
registration.  The JKM-Sertoma 5K is offering race registration on the day
before the race, Tuesday May 12 from 4:30 pm-7:00 pm at The Freight House, 194
West Ashland Street, Doylestown.  Race Day registration will take place from
5:00 pm-6:45 pm on May 13.  Runners will be able to sign in, pick up t-shirts
and their ChampionshipChip, and receive a complimentary stretch or chiropractic
massage.  There will also be a one-mile fun run starting at 6:30 pm.

All proceeds of the race support children and adults in Central Bucks with
hearing loss.  This includes sound equipment for local schools, grants for
children to go to summer camp at Camp Kirby, college scholarships to hearing
impaired local high school seniors and support for families in crisis.


Dick Patterson
April 15, 2009

DERBY, SIMONETTI WIN LAB FITNESS + SPA 5K

Sarah Simonetti and Ben Derby won the third race of the Panera Bread Bucks 5K
Series.  On April 18th, a beautiful spring day in Bucks County, they were the
champions of The Lab Fitness + Spa 5K.  This challenging, hilly course was no
problem for Simonetti, who won her third consecutive Series race.  Derby, after
two top 5 finishes in the first Series races, broke through to win the race
going away.

Ben's time was 17:30.  He was followed by Carl Goldschmidt (17:56), Peter De
Mallie (17:57) and Damian Kellogg (18:11).  Sarah finished in19:45.  Second
place went to Nancy Smith (20:22).  She was followed by Alyson Groft (21.24) and
Shannon Gaffney (21:41).

It was a great day for Master runners.  Nancy Smith was second overall and the
Master's age-graded champion.  Her age-grading was 85.2% and her time was 20:22.
Carl Goldschmidt was also second overall and the Master's age-graded champion. 
His age-grading was 80.3% (17:56).  Second to Carl was Jim Rehrig (78.7%,
21:18).  David Noa was third (76.2%, 19:21).  For the women, Sue Walton was
second (77.0%, 21.42) and Linda Terry was third (76.8%, 24:08).

Competition in the Pump and Run event was outstanding.  Henry Steinberg had 29
lifts.  His 5K time was 21:37, so his adjusted time was 7:07.  The athlete gets
30 seconds per lift taken off his/her time.  Dennis Tanner's 5K time was 23:48,
adjusted to 8:48.  In third, it was John Rickards with an adjusted time of 9:16
against a 5K finishing time of 20:16.  The women results were even closer. 
Martine Delorenzo's adjusted time was 9:06.  Her 5K finishing time was 24:36. 
Lynda Terry (9:08, 24:08) was an incredibly close second.  Theresa Kulaga
(18:01, 26:01) was third.

For all of the race results and to register for future races, please go to
www.bucks5kseries.com

The next Panera Bread Bucks 5K Series race is the Bridge Valley Race for Autism
on April 25th.  It is expected to be one of the largest Series races of the
season.  In addition to the 5K race and 1-mile Fun Run, there will be
entertainment for the entire family, such as face painting, a moon bounce, sand
art and much more.

There is on-site parking at Bridge Valley beginning at 7:30.  However, with the
expectation of large numbers of runners, there will also be off-site parking at
MBIT (Middle Bucks Institute of Technology) beginning at 8:00.  Three shuttle
busses will be constantly running throughout the morning and into the afternoon.
They will be driving between the race staging area and MBIT.  There will be
volunteers at the entrance letting runners know if on-site parking is still
available.  However, it is impossible to tell how quickly it will fill up. 
Please keep this in mind as you make your preparations for the race.

See you at the races,

Dick Patterson
April 20, 2009

SIMONETTI WINS BRIDGE VALLEY AND SERIES

Sarah Simonetti won the Bridge Valley 5K Race for Autism on April 25th.  This
was her fourth consecutive Panera Bread Bucks 5K Series win.  With this win,
Sarah clinched the Series Championship.  She was also the Series Champion in
2008.

This year was the second year for the Bridge Valley Trailblazer race and the
first year as part of the Panera Bread Bucks 5K Series.  A total of 687
registered runners raced to benefit the Bucks County Autism Support Coalition. 
Simonetti's time, 20:07 on the most challenging course in the Series, broke last
year's women's record by more than 2 minutes.

Larry Hannon was the men's champion, finishing in 17:28, another course record. 
The men's Series Championship is still very much up for grabs, with 3 different
runners having won the first 4 races.  The complete Series Standings through the
first 4 races are now posted on www.bucks5kseries.com.  This includes the
age-graded masters standings.

Following Hannon were Shawn McElhaugh (17:47) and Ben Derby (17:54).  Among the
women, Lisa Glover was second (20:27) and Amy Schmidt was third (21:57).  As was
the case with the men, all three women broke the previous course record.

Carl Goldschmidt won the Male Masters age-graded competition for the third time
with a rating of 78.5% and a time of 18:21.  The rating is based on a world-wide
data base that, unfortunately, does not factor in the course degree of
difficulty or the temperature (the day was quite hot).  Stover Wiggins was
second (73.5%, 22:01) and Christoph Stannik was third (73.5%, 19:35).

For the women, Lynda Terry was the champ, with a rating of 74.5% and a time of
24:53.  She was followed by Catherine Thompson (67.3%, 24:50) and Jane Ferro
(65.9%, 25:22).

Every Panera Bread Bucks 5K Series race has an accompanying 1 mile Fun Run. 
This is how the Series encourages young runners and prepares them for the 5K
races.  The Bridge Valley Fun Run was outstanding – more than 450 students and
parents signed up for the run.

Don't forget that Kumon's "Run to Read" program is in full swing again this
year, allowing all kids who complete at least 3 One Mile Fun Runs or 5Ks (or any
combination of three runs) to earn a free book from Kumon.  To date, there are
77 children participating and several have already received their first book. 
Bring your child to the Fun Run table at the next race and start "Running to get
Reading".

You can see videos of the races and fun runs at www.bucks5kseries.com, courtesy
of David Pajer and TrainingZone Sports.  Just go to the home page and scroll
down to our B5K Video Theater.  They are exciting to see and hear.

The next Series race is our first-ever, mid week event.  It's the Johnny
King-Marino Sertoma 5K race, scheduled for 7:00 PM on May 13th in Doylestown. 
It starts and ends at the Freight House restaurant and features pasta and cold
drinks for all runners.  For more information and to register, please go to
www.bucks5kseries.com.

See you at the races,

Dick Patterson
April 30, 2009

TEENS RULE JK-M SERTOMA 5K

Tyler Jones (19) and Sarah Simonetti (18) won the Johnny King-Marino Sertoma 5K
on May 13th.  Tyler, a graduate of Central Bucks West H.S., finished first with
a time of 15:36, while Sarah, out of Pennridge H.S., won the women's race in
19:24.  The evening race drew the largest crowd of the year for the Panera Bread
Bucks 5k Series, with 692 registered runners.  Check out the video on our
website to get a flavor of the crowd's energy and excitement.

The course was a new one for a new partnership between Johnny King-Marino and
the Sertoma club.  Sertoma provides benefits for folks with speech, hearing, and
communications impairments.  The race started and ended at the Freight House
restaurant next to the Doylestown train station.  The post race festivities
included a pasta dinner and a complimentary drink, courtesy of the Freight
House.

Greg Wetzel (Doylestown), Tyler's former high school coach, finished second in
15:43.  Todd Wiley (Doylestown) was third with a time of 16:07.  On the women's
side, Nancy Smith (New Britain) was second in 20:02, followed by Elizabeth Moss
(Hoboken NJ) in 20:26.  The race was fast and competitive and 44 runners
finished under 20 minutes.

Nancy Smith had the highest age-graded rating of all of the runners – 86.6%. 
She won the masters female age-graded competition.  Second was Lynda Terry
(Chalfont) with a rating of 79.4% and a time of 23:20.  Elizabeth Moss had a
rating of 77.4% to go with her finishing time of 20:26.

Jay Miers (Langhorne) was the masters male age-graded champion with a rating of
83.6% and a time of 17:47.  He was followed by Scott Brockett (Bensalem) with
82.5% and 17:11.  Third went to Mark Lorello (Budd Lake NJ) with a rating of
81.4 % and a time of 17:42.

The age group competition was fierce.  One example was the male 45-49.  Scott
Brockett (17:11), Mark Lorello (17:42) and Carl Goldschmidt (17:43) were
separated by only 32 seconds.  For all of the results, check out
www.bucks5kseries.com.

The next race is the Doylestown Red, White, and Blue 5K this Saturday, May 23rd.
Start your Memorial Day weekend with an exciting race that ends on State Street
in downtown Doylestown.  Following the race, there will be food, friendship, and
the awards ceremonies in the Star Garden behind Puck's.  A highlight of the post
race activities will be live entertainment by the band, Rose's Cross.

It's important to note that the starting time for this year's race is earlier
than other years -- 9:00 AM.  Runners can register on Friday night at the OLMC
Gym from 5:50-7:30.  Pre-registered runners can also pick up bibs and chips on
Friday night.  For more information and to register (before May 21st), go to
www.bucks5kseries.com.

Finally, we will be selling some 2009 long sleeve tech shirts at the Series
table for $15.  We will also have 2008 shirts (medium) available for $10.

Dick Patterson
May 18, 2009

SMITH, GOLDSCHMIDT SERIES MASTERS CHAMPIONS

Nancy Smith and Carl Goldschmidt were the age-graded masters' winners at the
Doylestown Red, White and Blue 5K race on May 23rd.  The Doylestown race was the
sixth race of the Panera Bread Bucks 5K Series of seven road races.  With their
first place finishes in the masters' age-graded competition, Nancy (New Britain)
and Carl (Doylestown) locked up the Series Championships.

Age grading is a means of equalizing the performance for all runners regardless
of their age.  A runner's rating is determined by comparing his time against
runners of the same age based on tables from around the world.  The Panera Bread
Bucks 5K Series presents a special award to master's runners (over the age of
40) based on their ratings in each race.  For information on how Series
Champions are determined and additional information on age-grading, log on to
www.bucks5kseries.com.

This year's Doylestown 5K was the largest race in the history of the Series. 
Nearly 800 runners and 175 fun runners registered for the 5K race and the one
mile fun run.  They enjoyed beautiful weather, 3 live bands, great post race
festivities, and excitement of a fast finish on State Street in Downtown
Doylestown.  The race proceeds benefited Bucks for Kids, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
School and the Doylestown Business and Community Alliance.

The fastest time of the day was turned in by Eric Arnold (Morrisville) with a
time of 16:59.  He was followed by Bob Pultorak (Perkasie) and Patrick Haneman
(Jamison) in times of 17:05 and 17:10, respectively.  The first finisher among
the women was Kara Steinke (Collegeville) in a time of 19:05.  Nancy Smith was
second and Laura Moreno (Hollidaysburg) was third.  Their times were 19:46 and
19:50.  Complete race results and Series standings may be found at
www.bucks5kseries.com.

Like the previous Series race, the Johnny King-Marino Sertoma 5K, the winners
were teens.  Kara is 13 and Eric is 18.

The quickest masters by finishing times were Carl Goldschmidt (17:51), Rick Mc
Garry (18:03) and Kevin Cooke (18:17).  All three reside in Doylestown.  The
fastest masters among the women were Nancy Smith (19:46), Sue Walton (21:28)
(Hatboro), and Pam Chapin (22:20) (Doylestown).

The final race in the Panera Bread Bucks 5K Series will be the Chalfont
Challenge, which celebrates Chalfont's 108th birthday.  It benefits the Park and
Trails Development Program.  Series awards will be presented following the race.
The overall men's Series championship will not be determined until race day.  On
the women's side, Sarah Simonetti has clinched the Championship.

For more information and to register for the race, please go to
www.bucks5kseries.com.

Finally, we will have some 2009 long sleeve tech shirts available at the Series
table for $15. We will also have 2008 shirts (medium) for $10.

Dick Patterson
May 28, 2009

WETZEL WINS CHALFONT CHALLENGE AND SERIES

Greg Wetzel (Doylestown) won the Chalfont Challenge on June 6th in a time of
15:43.  Greg, a track coach at Central Bucks West high school, finished ahead of
his former student, Tyler Jones (Chalfont), who clocked in at 16:19.  This
finish was the reverse of the recent JK-M Sertoma 5K, where Tyler edged Greg. 
Patrick Haneman (Jamison) was third in a photo finish with Larry Hannon
(Warminster).  They were both timed in 16:56.

With his win, Wetzel won the 2009 Panera Bread Bucks 5K Series Men's
Championship.  He joins Sarah Simonetti, the women's champion, Nancy Smith (New
Britain) the Female Age-graded Masters winner, and Carl Goldschmidt
(Doylestown), the Male Age-graded champ.

Tracey Sawyer (Warrington), Candice Pellam (Pittsburgh), and Sue Walton
(Hatboro), finished 1-2-3 in the women's race.  Their times were 20:58, 21:14
and 21:38.  Sue edged Pam Chapin (Doylestown) by one second.

In the age-graded masters competition, the top 3 women were Lynda Terry
(Chalfont), Sue Walton, and Ruth King (Ambler), with performance ratings of
79.2%, 77.3%, and 76.8%, respectively.  For the men, it was Johnny King-Marino
(Doylestown), first with 82.2%, Carl Goldschmidt with 80.1%, and Warren Taylor
(Telford) with 77.5%

As was the case with most of the races in the Series this year, the Chalfont
Challenge attracted a record breaking crowd.  There were 19% more runners than
last year.  In addition, the race was very competitive, with 35 runners
finishing under 20 minutes.  As an example of the just how competitive it was,
it took a time of 19:00 to place in the top ten of the male 15-19 age group.

The complete results of the Chalfont Challenge and the final Panera Bread Bucks
5K Series standings are posted on www.bucks5kseries.com.  Photos and videos of
the Series Awards ceremony will be posted on our website in the near future.

2009 was another record breaking year for the Panera Bread Bucks 5K Series.  The
entire Series organization is thankful for the support of our loyal runners and
sponsors.  In the very near future, we'll be sending out one last newsletter
with a complete summary of the season.  Meanwhile, we've already begun planning
for next year.  The 2010 race schedule is available on www.bucks5kseries.com.


Dick Patterson
June 13, 2009

PANERA BREAD BUCKS 5K SERIES WRAP-UP

The Panera Bread Bucks 5K Series just finished another record breaking year.

The number of 5K runners increased by 22% to 4300.  Another 1000 runners enjoyed
the 1-mile Fun Runs.  Thanks to runners and volunteers like you, and to our
sponsoring partners, the Series netted $119,000 for our non-profit
organizations.  In a tough economy, this represents an 18% increase over 2008. 
It demonstrates how the running community is committed to physical fitness and
supporting local causes.

Greg Wetzel and Sarah Simonetti were the overall Series champions, while Nancy
Smith and Carl Goldschmidt were the age-graded masters champions.  All of the
age group winners are listed on www.bucks5kseries.com.  If you visit the
website, you'll also be able to view a video of the Series awards ceremony as
well as a link to still photographs of all of the winners.

Thanks to an anonymous donor, we have added a new feature to
www.bucks5kseries.com.  Each of the seven races now includes course records for
each age group.  Check them out and plan your training for next year.

Much of the success of the Panera Bread Bucks 5K Series is due to the support of
our sponsoring partners.  They include our Title Sponsor, Panera Bread, our
Presenting Sponsors, Marvic Supply Company and TrainingZone Sports, and our
Supporting Sponsors, Univest Bank, Hall Family Chiropractic, Quigley Cold-Eeze,
and Johnny Marino's Advanced Health and Performance Center.

Our Official Suppliers are also an important part of the Series team.  They
include Annie's Water Ice, Bagel Barrel, Eagle's Peak Spring Water, Smithprints,
and Planet Smoothie.

Please support all of our sponsors as they have supported all of us.  If you or
your organization would like to be part of the excitement by becoming a sponsor
in 2010, please contact me at dickpatter@....

If you haven't seen it, our 2010 schedule is released and is now posted on
www.bucks5kseries.com.

Finally, if your friends are not receiving our emails, let them know that they
can get it directly by signing up on the website.

"How much happiness is gained and how much misery escaped, by frequent and
violent agitation of the body."  --- Samuel Johnson

Dick Patterson