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

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.

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

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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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

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

In what was arguably the closest finish in the history of the Bucks
5K Series, Todd Wiley held off a ferocious dash by Kevin Cooke to win
by less than 1 second at the Doylestown 5K on May 26th.  Todd, of
Doylestown, is the current course record holder (15:20) and has won
this race in 3 of the last 5 years.  Kevin, also from Doylestown, has
just locked up the 2007 Bucks 5K Series men's championship.

On a hot day in downtown Doylestown, Wiley finished in 16:24, with
Cooke timed at 16:25.

Laura Fanelli (Chalfont) won the women's division.  Laura has been
unbeatable this year, having won all of the first five Bucks 5K
Series races.  She has also clinched the Series women's
championship.  Fanelli's time was 18:54.  Second place went to 16
year-old Sarah Simonetti (Perkasie), with a time of 20:04.

With the high school track season at an end, it was truly a day for
the teenagers.  There were 6 among the top 10 overall finishers, with
times between 17:03 and 18:01.  C.J. Davies (Doylestown and CB West)
finished 3rd overall in a time of 17:03.

More than 600 athletes entered the 5K race, 1-mile fun run and 2-mile
fitness walk.  They and more than 1000 spectators enjoyed the "Red,
White, and Blue" morning.  The day was complete with live
entertainment, a drummer on the course, pre-race warm-ups, two
renditions of the National Anthem, joint singing of "America the
Beautiful", and a spirited post race awards ceremony in Printer's
Alley.

Deena Andrus (Reading) took both female master's and the age-graded
master's honors with a time of 20:43 and a 75% rating, respectively.
Carl Goldschmidt did the same in the men's division.  His finishing
time was 17:54 and his age-graded rating was 79%.

Again this year, the Adamsky family of athletes showed their speed.
Brian (19:58), Rick (20:02), Tim (20:25), Greg (21:28), and Susanne
(24:45) all finished among the top 10 in their age groups.

The competition in the age groups was high.  The closest was in men's
40-44.  Only 23 seconds separated Matt Waight (Pipersville), Antonio
De Vido (Doylestown), and Rick Mc Garry (Doylestown).  They had times
of 18:05, 18:21, and 18:28, respectively.

The tightest women's race was for the 20-24 group awards.  Grace
Giles (Skillman, NJ), Jody Frank (Kintnersville), Sienna Frank
(Warrington) were separated by 32 seconds, with times of 23:15,
23:24, and 23:47, respectively.

For complete race results and the current Series standings, log on to
www.bucks5kseries.com.  You can also register for the next 2 races on
the same site.

The Chalfont Challenge will run though the streets of Chalfont on
June 9th.  Come help celebrate the Borough's 106th birthday and
support their Parks and Trails programs.  There will be music,
exhibits and giveaways, plus Chalfont's regular complement of good
food.  Register before June 2 and enjoy the lower registration fee.


Dick Patterson

For the third consecutive race, Kevin Cooke and Laura Fanelli were
the overall winners and there was also a record number of registered
runners.  Kevin (Doylestown) and Laura (Chalfont) were the top racers
in the SERTOMA Strut held on May 12 in Doylestown's Central Park.
Their finishing times were 16:35 and 19:06, respectively.

Tara Snider (Sellersville) was the second woman in 20:19, while
Antonio De Vido (Doylestown) was the second man with a time of
17:46.  Antonio had the best master's time.  Deena Andrus (Reading)
was the top female master, finishing in 20:30.  Linda Thurston
(Doylestown) had the highest age-graded rating among the women
masters.  She scored 77.6%.  Carl Goldschmidt was first among the
men, with a 79.4% rating.  A rating of 80% represents a national
class runner.

The most competitive age categories were women's 35-39 and men's 45-
49.  Tara Snider, Anabelle Morales (Perkasie), and Heidi Pernia
(Quakertown) finished 2, 3, and 5 among all of the women, with times
of 20:19, 20:23, and 20:59, respectively.  In the M45-49, Carl
Goldschmidt, Carlton Seybolt (New Britain), and Christopher Stannik
(Doylestown) had times of 17:52, 18:23 and 18:30.  They were 3, 6,
and 8 overall.

The complete results and the Series Standings are posted on
www.bucks5kseries.com.  After 4 races, only 2 of the 28 age group
races have been decided.  With 3 races remaining, there's still time
to put on a final kick.

The next race in the Bucks 5K Series will be in downtown Doylestown
on May 26th.  The Doylestown "Red, White and Blue" 5K, is a great way
to kick off the Memorial Day Weekend.  Runners and spectators will be
showing off their patriotic best.  In addition to the 1-mile Fun Run
and 2-mile Fitness Walk, there will be various Memorial Day-inspired
events.  The post race festivities and awards ceremony have been
moved to Puck's patio area and Star Park.

Proceeds will benefit the Doylestown Business and Community Alliance,
CB Cares, and Bucks for Kids, an all-volunteer local organization
that provides funds and scholarships to children in foster care.

You can save $5 by registering online before May 19th.  Visit
www.bucks5kseries.com for more information.


Dick Patterson

Check out the Bucks 5K Series standings.  They are now posted on
www.bucks5kseries.com.  The final standings are determined by your
best 4 races.  With 4 races to go, there's plenty of time left to
move up.  The points are tabulated by the Compuscore computer and are
dependent upon accurate spelling of each runner's name.  If you see a
problem, please let us know and we'll correct it.

While you're visiting the website, look for our new course elevations
feature.  Our webmaster, David Pajer (TrainingZone Sports), has put
his GPS system to work and accurately measured the changes in
elevation for each of our certified courses.  The system even assigns
a rating to each course.

The next Bucks 5K Series race, the SERTOMA Strut, is on May 12th.
Step lively because there will be a new tune at the Sertoma 5K this
year.

The Mummers All-Stars, representing three different clubs, will add a
lively beat to the festivities in Doylestown's Central Park.  The
trio includes a banjo, sax, and accordion.  They will be playing,
strolling and strutting to the tune of some old string band
favorites.  There will be fun for everyone, with a 1-mile fun run, 2-
mile fitness walk, face painting, free massages, great food, and
raffles for various items, including a mountain bike for the 5K
runners and a scooter for the Fun Runners.  Radio station B101 will
be there to supplement the music of the Mummers.

Traditionally the proceeds from SERTOMA's fundraising activities have
been to provide support to families and people with communication
disorders.  This year Sertoma has elected to direct a portion of the
race proceeds to the family of Buckingham Township Police Officer,
Tim Johnson.

For more information on the SERTOMA race and the Bucks 5K Series,
visit www.bucks5kseries.com.  You can register online while you're
there.  Do it before May 5th and you'll save $5 off the race day
registration fee.

Dick Patterson
May 2, 2007

Kevin Cooke and Laura Fanelli were the first man and woman at the
Fitness Center 5K Race on April 21st.  After completion of the first
3 races of the Bucks 5K Series, Cooke (Doylestown) has won 2 races,
while Fanelli (Chalfont) has won all 3.

Kevin Cooke's time for the hilly course was 16:40.  Erik Corbin (New
Hope) was second in 17:43.  Laura Fanelli's finishing time was
19:23.  Another Corbin, Julie, was second with a time of 20:18.

The race took place on a picture perfect day at Doylestown Hospital's
Health and Wellness Center.  The total number of registered runners
set an all time record.  This was the second consecutive Bucks 5K
Series race to attain a record.  The race proceeds will benefit
Cancerfit, who provides evidence-based lifestyle programs to support
cancer survivors in our community.

Carl Goldschmidt (Doylestown) was the top master's runner with a time
of 17:50.  He also won the male age-graded master's award with a
79.5% rating.  Mike Rose (Newtown) had the second highest master's
age-graded rating at 78.2%.  Antonio De Vido (Doylestown) was the
second place master's runner with a finishing time of 18:07.

For the women, Linda Thurston (Doylestown) was the top age-graded
master.  Her rating was 77.6%.  Julie Corbin (New Hope) was second
with a rating of 76.6%.  Julie, who was also second overall, was the
top master's runner with a time of 20:18.  Deena Andrus (Reading)
finished in 20:44, the second best master's time.

Bucks 5K Series races always include significant achievements by
members of the same families.  The Fitness 5K was no exception.  Some
examples (by no means complete) are:

Jai Franks (11) -- 1st in age group, 23:13 -- and
Brittany (13) -- 3rd in age group, 25:02

Carl Goldschmidt -- 1st  in age group, 17:50 -- and
Olivia (15) -- 2nd in age group, 27:18

Christina Grube – 1st in age group, 22:10 – and
Paul – 3rd in age group, 20:20

Erik Corbin – 2nd overall, 17:43 – and
Julie – 2nd overall, 20:18

Carlton Seybolt – 3rd in age group, 18:51 – and
Ricky (14) – 4th in age group, 20:54

Warren and Len Taylor – 1st and 2nd in age group, 21:59 and 25:09

Brian Vaughan – 2nd in age group, 21.15 – and
Leslie – 3rd in age group, 24:25

For complete results, information on the remaining 4 races, and to
register for the SERTOMA Strut on May 12th – please visit
www.bucks5kseries.com.

Dick Patterson
April 25, 2007

The 3rd race of the Bucks 5K Series, the Fitness Center 5K, will be
staged on April 21 at Doylestown Hospital's Health and Wellness Center
in Warrington PA.  In addition to the 5K race, there will be a 1 mile
fun run, a 2 mile fitness walk, and a special pump and run in the
Fitness Center.  Other highlights will include live music, free
massages, door prizes, and great food.

Course records were broken in first two Series races, so we're
anticipating another fast race for everyone.  We are also expecting a
large crowd of eager runners because registration is already at record
levels.  If you register before April 15th, you can save $5.

Visit www.bucks5kseries.com to register online and get more information
about the Fitness 5K.  While you're there, you can review the results
of the CBF YMCA and New Hope-Solebury races.  Preliminary Series
standings will be posted following the results of the Fitness 5K.

Dick Patterson
April 12, 2007

For the second week in a row, there was a record-breaking run in the
Bucks 5K Series.  This time it was Laura Fanelli (Chalfont) who broke
the women's course record at the New Hope-Solebury "Spirit" Run on
April 1.  It was no April Fool's joke that Laura cruised the 5K
course in 18:35.  This was an amazing  41 seconds better than the
previous record.

Registration for the race was an all-time high and the perfect
running weather did not disappoint the large crowd.  34 runners
cracked the 20 minute mark, led by Kevin Cooke (Doylestown).  Kevin
finished in 16:45, followed by Bobby Gomez (Perkasie) in 17:10.  The
first place master's runner was Jim Barger (Bensalem).  Jim's time
was 17:29.

Nicole Mehlman (Silverdale) was the second overall woman with a time
of 20:07.  Janet Patterson (Morristown NJ) was right behind her in
20:15.  Janet's time was the best of the women master's runners.

The Bucks 5K Series is unique in recognizing master's runners by also
awarding a first place prize to the highest age-graded master.  Age
grading is a way to rate runners regardless of their age.  It is
based on tables developed by gathering data on a world-wide basis.
It enables a 60 year athlete to have as even a chance of winning as a
40 year old.

At the New Hope Solebury race, Gert Freas (North Wales) had the
highest master's rating, 79.7%.  For the men, Carl Goldschmidt scored
a 79.3%.  For reference, 100% represents the world's record and 80%
is a national class runner.


The day's events included a one mile fun run, a two mile fitness
walk, and a high energy team competition.  BOSS won the high school
division.  This 11 person team was led by Bobby Gomez, Jim Myers, and
Frankie Wilson.  RED FLASH won the coed adult division.  This 5
person team included the first place man (Kevin Cooke), the first
place woman (Laura Fanelli), and the first place master runner (Jim
Barger).  Last year's winner, Team Patterson finished a distant
second.

We always like to acknowledge the closest age group races.  This week
it was male 40-44.  Jim Barger, Rick McGarry (Doylestown), and
Antonio De Vido (Doylestown) finished in 17:29, 17:45, and 17:51,
respectively.  All three were among the top 8 finishers in the race.
The top three in male 15-19 were among the top 7 finishers.  Bobby
Gomez, Thomas Hedges (Lambertville NJ), and Jim Myers (Doylestown)
had times of 17:10, 17:15, and 17:50, respectively.

For the women, female 12-14 was the closest.  Katie Kinkead
(Furlong), Riley Renn (Horsham), and Rebecca Hendricks (Stockton NJ)
were timed in 23:22, 23:50, and 24:23, respectively.

For the complete results, to learn about the next 5 races in the
Bucks 5K Series, or to register for a future race, logon to
www.bucks5kseries.com.


Dick Patterson

The Bucks 5K Series launched its 12th season on March 25th at the
Central Bucks Family YMCA.  The YMCA 5K had been postponed from March
18th because of the ice storm in the Middle Atlantic region.

The cool day was a perfect one for racing, and the lead runners
didn't disappoint.  Karl Dusen (New York City) smashed the course
record and ran the fastest time ever recorded in a Bucks 5K Series
race.  His 14:51 masterpiece beat his previous course record by 19
seconds.  Joe Weigner (Germantown, MD) finished second in 15:26.
This was the 3rd fastest time on the Y course.

For the women, Laura Fanelli (Chalfont) clocked an 18:18 finish.
This was only 7 seconds off the course record.  Her time was the
fastest Series race for a woman since 2003.  Laura was second overall
in the 2006 Series standings.  Ann Leonard (Chalfont) was the second
woman, with a time of 18:46.

Karl Dusen is a CB East and Columbia University graduate now living
in New York City.  His best time for the 5K is 14:02.  He is
currently pointing to the Olympic Trials Marathon.  Karl ran 2:20:35
in last year's Chicago Marathon to qualify.

Carl Goldschmidt (Doylestown) was the fastest masters runner at
17:45, while Lou Coppens (Warminster) had the highest age-graded
score (81.8%) for masters runners.  Laura Holland (Upper Black Eddy)
finished in 21:47 and won the female masters honors.  Linda Terry
(Chalfont) had the highest age-graded score (74.0%) among the female
masters.

The postponement didn't dampen the spirits of the Irish.  A bagpiper
sent the 427 registered runners off at the start and welcomed them
across the finish line.  Face painting and Blarney Stone painting
kept the younger children busy during registration and before the
awards ceremony.  The day featured something for everyone – a one
mile fun run, a 2 mile fitness walk and a kid's scramble.  Proceeds
from the race benefit the Y's financial assistance program – no one
is turned away from the Y.

There was outstanding competition in most of the age groups.  A
highlight was the male 15-19 age group.  8 of the top 20 finishers
were from the teenage group, with times ranging from 17:24 to 19:20.
The first 3 were Bobby Gomez (Perkasie) in 17:24, Ryan Werner
(Doylestown) in 18:01 and Frankie Wilson (Sellersville) in 18:16.
These are the future stars.

The tightest women's race was the female 35-39 age group.  Anabelle
Morales (Perkasie), Heidi Pernia (Quakertown), and Tammy Smith
(Dublin) finished 1-2-3, with times of 20:22, 20:53, and 21.21,
respectively.

The Series will continue on April Fools Day in New Hope.  For more
information, and to register for the races, log on to
www.bucks5kseries.com.  You can also see the complete Y race results
while you're there.

Dick Patterson
March 26, 2007

Hi Runners,

By this time, you all know that the YMCA 5K race scheduled for March
18th was postponed due to the snow and sleet storm.  It has been
rescheduled for this Sunday, March 25th.  The forecast is for dry
weather, with temperatures in the upper 40's.  It should be a good
day for running.

The starting times for the various events – the 5K race, the one mile
fun run, the two mile fitness walk, and the kid's scramble – are
unchanged.  Please visit www.bucks5kseries.com for all of the details.

Meanwhile, the New Hope – Solebury "Spirit" Run is fast approaching.
The date is April 1st.  You can Fool yourself by running much faster
than expected.  In addition to the 5K race, 1-mile run, and 2-mile
fitness walk, there's a "Spirited" team competition with free meals
at local restaurants for the winning teams.  There will also be
music, giveaways, and raffles.  Registration and the awards ceremony
will be inside New Hope- Solebury High School.

If you register online before March 25th, you'll save $5.

To register for the "Spirit" Run and to learn more about both races,
go to www.bucks5kseries.com now.

Dick Patterson

Dear Runners,

The Central Bucks Family YMCA 5k race scheduled for tomorrow, 3/18, has
been postponed until Sunday, 3/25, same place, same time.

The roads and the track are still covered with hard packed snow.  They
will not be clear by Sunday morning, resulting in an unsafe condition.

Nature has dealt us a harsh blow, but we will prevail.  Please pass
this information on to everyone who should know.

See you next Sunday.  Keep training and stay healthy.

Dick Patterson

Hey, runners,

We hope that your training is going well and that your body is strong
and healthy.

The Central Bucks Family YMCA 5K explodes off the starting line at
10:00 on March 18th.  It's a great way to celebrate St. Patrick's
Day.  You'll find events for everyone.  In addition to the 5K race,
there will be a 1 mile Fun Run, a 2 mile Fitness Walk, a Kid's
Scramble, and other special events.

Nearly 500 runners registered for last year's race, which was won by
Kyle Murray (15:57) and Alex Brasington (19:50).  Karl Dusen holds
the course record of 15:10.  Registration is in the Y gym and opens
at 8:15.

Register online now or by mail (postmarked before March 11th) to
enjoy the lower price.

In addition, if you register for all seven races before March 11th,
you'll receive a special discounted price plus our complimentery 2007
Bucks 5K Series dri-fit shirt.  Visit www.bucks5kseries.com to
register, see the shirt, and to get all the information you need to
know about the races and the Series.  If you can't register for all
seven races, you can also bring $20 to order the shirt on race day
only.

Finally, if you are interested in training together for a fall
marathon, Team Mohawk has been formed to run the Mohawk Hudson River
Marathon on October 7th in the Albany NY area.  The team has 55
members so far and will be training together in the Central Bucks
area.  Serious training will begin in June.  Contact Coach Mike
Clarke (coachclarke@...) or Dick Patterson
(dickpatter@...) to be added to the Team Mohawk newsletter.

Register now for races at www.bucks5kseries.com.

See you on the 18th.

Dick Patterson
Bucks 5K Series

Hey, Runners,

I hope your training is going well.  You still have time to step it
up and be in top racing form by March 18th, the day of the CB Family
YMCA 5K.  Nearly 500 runners entered last year's race and 43 beat 20
minutes – it's a fast course that finishes on the CB West track.
We'll be celebrating St. Patrick's Day with activities that include
face painting and blarney stone painting for the kids.

In addition to the 5K race, there will be a 1 mile fun run, a 2 mile
fitness walk, a kid's scramble, and our annual pump and run
competition.  To register and get more information, log on to
www.bucks5kseries.com.

The race benefits the YMCA's financial assistance program -- no one
is turned away from the Y.

We have redesigned www.bucks5kseries.com to make it easier to
navigate our website.  We encourage you to visit it and learn more
about the races and the sponsors who make the Series events
possible.  They include our Title Sponsor Quigley Cold-Eeze; our
Media Sponsor, Comcast; Delaware Valley College, Marvic Supply,
TrainingZone Sports, Univest, Sandy Horan Realtor, Fred Beans Family
of Dealerships, and the Medical Healing Arts Center -- Johnny King-
Marino, DC, CCSP.

Our Official Suppliers are Annie's Water Ice, Bagel Barrel, Eagle's
Peak spring water, Unifrutti, Planet Smoothie, Lucky's Moving, and
Smithprints.

Please support our sponsors and, if you can, thank them for their
contributions to the Bucks 5K Series.

We are completing the design of our special moisture wicking shirt.
It should be displayed on www.bucks5kseries.com within a week.  If
you pre-register for all 7 races before 3/11, you will receive one
free.

Finally, I just recorded a Comcast Newsmakers show about the Series.
It will be run during the next month on the CNN Headlines channel.
We don't have the air times, but we hope to make it available on our
website as a streaming video.

Stay warm and train hard,

Dick Patterson

Hey, Runners,



The 2007 Bucks 5K Series race schedule is now posted on
www.bucks5kseries.com <http://www.bucks5kseries.com/> .  You can either
register online or print an application and mail it to us.



Prices are unchanged from last year, except that we have reduced the
fitness walk fee from $10 to $5.  We hope that this will encourage all
of your family members to join you for the events of the day.  In
addition to the 5K races, each organization will stage a 1 mile run, as
well as other special events.  The first 5 races will also include the 2
mile fitness walks.



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



As you begin to make your plans for 2007, 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.  The 7-race package comes with two incentives:  a reduced rate
plus a special moisture wicking t-shirt.



By supporting the Bucks 5K Series, you'll also be lending a helping
hand to seven important non-profit organizations.  In 2006, we raised
more than $60,000 for the YMCA, New Hope-Solebury's Scholarship
Fund, the Free Clinic of Doylestown (Hospital), SERTOMA, the Cystic
Fibrosis Foundation, 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
<http://www.bucks5kseries.com/> .



Have a great New Year and remember the words of William Shakespeare:
"Bid me run and I will strive with things impossible"


Dick Patterson


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Two of the top young runners in the area, Alexandra Brasington and
Joshua Izewski, are the overall champions of the 11th annual Bucks 5K
Series.

The Bucks 5K Series is a series of seven 5 kilometer road races held
during the spring in the Central Bucks area.  More than 2600 runners
competed for the overall championship and for awards in 14 age
groups.  In addition, over 500 runners and walkers participated in
the one-mile fun runs and two-mile health walks that were part of
each day's events.  The Series ended on June 18 at the Special
Equestrians facility in Warrington, one of seven non-profit
organizations which benefit from the Series.

For Brasington, 15, from Dresher, this is her 5th consecutive
championship.  She won the title first in 2002 when she was 11 years
old.  She was in danger of having her consecutive streak broken by
Laura Fanelli (Chalfont).  However, Alexandra focused on the Chalfont
Challenge and won it in her best time of the year, 19:26.  This
performance locked up the Series championship.

Izewski, 16, from Doylestown, won his first overall championship.  He
had previously won 2 age group awards, beginning in 2003.  Joshua
went into the final race of the year, the Special Equestrians 5K,
needing a win against Timothy Zwall (Ivyland) and Damian Kellogg
(Trenton NJ).  These three finished 1-2-3 in the race, with times of
16:43, 17:10, and 17:21, respectively.  With his win, Izewski won the
championship, followed closely by Kellogg and Zwall.

The Series championship is decided by the runner's best finishes in
four of the seven races.  As a result, it is a measure of both speed
and consistency.  The seven races and the non-profits they benefit
are Central Bucks Family YMCA, New Hope-Solebury Community
Association, Doylestown Hospital's Health and Wellness Center,
SERTOMA, Doylestown Business and Community Association, Chalfont
Borough Parks, and Special Equestrians.  The Series netted $80,000
for these organizations.  www.bucks5kseries.com includes specific
information on the charitable services provided by these
organizations.

Age group winners are determined in the same way as the overall
champions.  The age group leaders were:

Under 12 Samuel Lindgren and Erinne Munie
12-14  James Stevenson and Hannah Lindgren
15-19 	 Jeff Dickson and Sarah Quinlan
20-24  Michael Jacobs and Rebecca Gorodetzer
25-29  Kirk Palermo and Laura Fanelli
30-34  Matthew Sikora and Christina Grube
35-39  Timothy Zwall and Heidi Pernia
40-44  Antonio De Vido and Deena Andrus
45-49  David Noa and Gert Freas
50-54  Fred Gropper and Joan Kotz Kovar
55-59  Mike Clarke and Marie Dean
60-64  Louis Coppens and Linda Thurston
65-69  Warren Taylor
70-  Richard Millham

Complete Series standings and the results of each of the seven races
may be found on www.bucks5kseries.com.  The schedule for 2007 is
already posted on this website.

Quigley Cold-Eeze is the title sponsor of the Bucks 5K Series.  Other
Corporate Sponsors include Comcast, Delaware Valley College, Marvic
Supply, C&M Home Builders, Univest, and TrainingZone Sports.

Karl Dusen won the Doylestown 5K in an outstanding time of 15:30.  He
ran well ahead of the rest of the field, and might have challenged
Todd Wiley's course record of 15:20 had he had been pushed.  Karl
attended CB East and now lives in New York City.  In second place was
a current CB East runner, sophomore Joshua Izewski (17:06).  It runs
in the family because Josh's sister, Nicole, won the female 12-14 age
group, and his brother, Alexander was 3rd in the male 12-14 age group.

Laura Fanelli (Chalfont) was the overall women's champion with a time
of 19:43.  Jennifer Moylan (Sellersville) was second in 20:19.

Gert Freas (North Wales) was the first masters woman.  Her time was
20:30.  Joan Kotz Kovar (Doylestown) was second in 21:22.  For the
masters female age-graded division, Gert and Joan swapped places.
Joan's score was 79.2% and Gert's was 78.7%.

Antonio De Vido (Doylestown) was the top masters male, while Carl
Goldschmid (Holicong) was second.  Their times were 17:52 and 18:17,
respectively.  In the age-graded masters competition, Lou Coppens
(Warminster) prevailed with a score of 80.9%.  He was followed by Dan
Tantino (North Wales), whose score was 78.5%.

The closest age group was male 45-49.  John Lehman (Greenville, SC),
Rick Adamsky Warminster), and Brian Adamsky (Jamison) finished in
19:31, 20:02, and 20:04, respectively.  Tim Adamsky (Doylestown)
completed the Adamsky Brothers Trifecta with a time of 20:18.  Talk
about brotherly love!

For the women, it was the 12-14 age group.  Nicole Izewski (23:52),
Kristen Myers (New Britain – 24:38) and Julie Smith (Doylestown –
24:59) took the honors.

The complete results of the Doylestown race and all of the other
Bucks 5K Series races are available on www.bucks5kseries.com.

After the first 5 races, Kyle Murray and Alexandra Brasington
continue to be the leaders in the competition for the overall Bucks
5K Series Championships.

There are a total of 28 age groups in the Series and 21 first places
are still up for grabs.  Check out the Series standings on
www.bucks5kseries.com.  You may very well be a contender for a 1st.
2nd, or 3rd place award.

The final two races are the Chalfont Challenge on June 10th and the
Special Equestrians 5k on Father's Day, June 18th.  The courses for
both of these races have just been certified by USA Track and Field,
so if you set a World 5000 meter record, you will go into the record
books.

Come to Chalfont to celebrate the Borough's 105th birthday and the
inauguration of its Park and Trail Development Program.  Special
Equestrians will be providing lots of fun and prizes for your Father,
so bring him to run or cheer.  For more information and to register
for both of these races, please visit www.bucks5kseries.com.

Finally, if you are one of the runners who registered in advance for
all seven races and have not picked up your special moisture wicking
t-shirt, now's the time.  Many have asked how to purchase this
attractive shirt, we have a few extras available.  Just bring $20 to
the next race.  They will probably disappear quickly.

See you in Chalfont,

Dick Patterson

Benefits from the SERTOMA (SErvice TO MAnkind) race are used to
provide scholarships and assistive technology for children and adults
with hearing impairments.  The Central Bucks SERTOMA volunteers
organize the 5K Race, the 1 mile run, and the 2 mile Health Walk.
They also administer distribution of the proceeds from the events.

Thanks to all runners and sponsors for such strong support.

The overall winners of this year's race, held on May 13th were
Antonio De Vido and Alexandra Brasington.  De Vido, from Doylestown,
finished with a time of 17:25.  He was followed by Damian Kellog
(Ewing NJ) in a time of 17:40.  Brasington (Dresher) was 18th overall
in a time of 19:37.  This was Alexandra's third win in the Bucks 5K
Series.  The second woman to cross the finish line was Laura Fanelli
(Chalfont).  She finished only 9 seconds behind with a time of 19:46.

Gert Freas (North Wales) was the first female master, completing the
course in 20:46.  Joan Kotz Kovar (Doylestown) was the top age-graded
female master with a time of 21:20 and an age-graded score of 79.3%.

Antonio De Vido was also the first male master.  Carl Goldschmid
(Holicong) was second in 18:06.  Mike Clarke (Doylestown) had the
highest age-graded score among the male masters.  His score was
80.7%, with a time of 19:42.

Age-grading provides a way of comparing a runner's performance
against all ages and around the world.  A score of 80% or higher
rates as "National Class".

The tightest age group races were in the F12-14 and M15-19
divisions.  In the boy's 15-19 division, only 22 seconds separated
Jeff Dickson (Chalfont), David Manion (Chalfont), and James Myers
(New Britain).  Their times were 17:55, 18:14, and 18:17,
respectively.  These performances bode well for the future of Central
Bucks track teams.

In the girl's 12-14 division, Laura Aseltine (Doylestown), Paula
Kluskiewicz (Kintersville), and Julie Smith (Doylestown) all finished
strong, with times of 24:44, 25:01 and 25:12.

After 4 races, the Series Standings are getting very interesting.
Although Kyle Murray and Alexandra Brasington are leading in the
overall competition, they have not yet clinched the titles.  The same
is true of the age group standings -- most are wide open.  For the
complete standings and all of the previous race results, please visit
www.bucks5kseries.com.

The next Series race will be on May 27th, the Saturday before
Memorial Day.  It's the Doylestown 5K, traditionally the largest of
the seven Bucks 5K Series races.  You can start your Memorial Day
weekend by joining more than 600 runners in a race through the
streets of Doylestown.  The weekend actually begins Friday night at
the YMCA with the "pump" part of the pump and run competition.  There
are events for the entire family, including a 1 mile run and a 2 mile
health walk.

For more information and online registration, log on to
www.bucks5kseries.com.  If you register before May 20th, you'll beat
the price increase.

Dick Patterson

After 3 races, Kyle Murray leads the men's standings with 3 first
place finishes worth 60 points, while Alexandra Brasington leads the
women with 2 first place finishes and 40 points.  Kyle will be hard
to beat, although it is possible, given that 4 races remain on the
schedule.  The overall winners and the age group winners will be
determined by a runner's four best finishes, with a minimum of 4
races required.

The age groups are still up for grabs, although Fred Gropper, Warren
Taylor, and Richard Millham all have a leg up on the competition.
They are the only runners, male or female, with 3 wins each.

Log on to www.bucks5kseries.com for the complete standings.

For those of you who missed the Fitness Center 5K Race because of the
rain, you shouldn't have.  The rain subsided at the start of the
race, and conditions were pretty good.  You missed an extremely well
managed race, with an outstanding post-race celebration.  It was all
inside the wellness center and featured live music.

Alexandra Brasington (Dresher) was the first woman in a time of
20:02.  She was followed by Deena Andrus (Reading) in 21:00.  Deena
was also the leading female master.  The second master was Linda
Petrilla (Ambler) with a time of 21:26.

Kyle Murray (Jamison) was the overall winner with a time of 16:19.
Second was Michael Tarkoff (Warrington).  Michael posted a time of
16:58.

Jay Miers (Langhorne) and Jim Barger (Bensalem) battled it out in the
men's masters division.  Jay prevailed with a time of 17:27 against
Jim's time of 17:40.

Lou Coppens (Warminster) won the masters male age-graded
competition.  His score of 83.6% was one of the highest recorded
since the Bucks 5K Series instituted this competition.  Jay Miers was
close behind with a score of 83.2%.

For the women, Linda Thurston (Doylestown) was first with a score of
77.3%, followed by Gert Freas (North Wales) at 73.8%.

In the age groups, the M40-44 division provided the closest finish.
Only 15 seconds separated the first three runners, Jim Barger
(17:40), Butch Oberlander (17:49), and Antonio De Vido (17:55).  The
F25-29 division was another tight one.  Ann Narragon (21:10),
Stephanie Peteraf (21:59), and Mary Latza (22:31) all turned in
excellent performances.

The Fitness Center hosted the second in a series of three pump and
run events.  The third will be staged at the Doylestown 5K race.  Tom
Brown, James McNamara, and Steve Konnovitch finished 1-2-3 in the
men's event.  Tom's adjusted 5K time was a minus 20 seconds.  Linda
Petrilla was the women's winner.

Check out www.bucks5kseries.com for the complete results of the 5K
race and the pump and run.  While you're there, why not register
online for the next Series race, the SERTOMA 5K, on May 13.  Save $5
by registering before May 6.  The Series web site has a wealth of
information about the SERTOMA race and all of the remaining races.

Dick Patterson

The floods of 2005 gave way to a picture perfect day for the New Hope-
Solebury "Spirit" 5K race on April 2.  Nearly 600 people enjoyed the
day's events, including a record number of 461 runners who registered
for the 5k race.  There was an event for every one, including a 1
mile run, a 2 mile health walk, and team competition in two different
categories.  After the first two Series races, the number of 5K
runners is up by more than 20% from last year.



Meghan Lutz (Langhorne) was the first woman with a time of 20:06,
while Kyle Murray (Jamison) recorded his second Series win in a time
of 16:27.



As you may know, the local police changed the race route on race day
without notifying race officials.  As a result, the certified 5K
course was 104.6 meters too long.  Race officials measured this extra
distance using both a surveyor's wheel and a GPS system.  The
conclusion: multiple your actual finishing time by 0.979 to obtain a
very accurate time for your 5000 meters race.



On this basis, Meghan's actual finishing time was 19:41 and Kyle's
was 16:10.  All of the times discussed below have not been adjusted.



Tammy Smith (Dublin) was the second woman with a time of 20:58.
Janet Patterson (Morristown, NJ) was one second behind.  Rick
Clendaniel (Warminster) was the second man in a time of 16:56,
followed by Joshua Izewski (Doylestown) in 17:02.



The results for the male age-graded masters were:  Art Burger
(Doylestown) 78.9%, Mike Clarke (Doylestown) 78.7%, and Lou Coppens
(Warminster) 78.1%.  For the women, it was Joan Kotz Kovar
(Doylestown) 78.7%, Linda Thurston (Doylestown) 76.2%, and Gina Buggy
(Chalfont) 74.2%.



Team Stout won the team competition in the high school division and
Team Patterson won the coed adult division.



The closest age groups were women's 12-14 and men's 50-54.  Hannah
Lindgren (Doylestown – 23:24), Brittany Franks (Philadelphia –
24:34), and Laura Aseltine (Doylestown – 24:44) battled it out for
the honors in F12-14.  Fred Gropper (Yardley – 20:02), David Willard
(Erwinna – 20:23), and Terry Greber (Chalfont – 20:24) did the same
in M50-54.



Complete results are posted on www.bucks5kseries.com.



One of the missions of the Bucks 5K Series is to raise money for
important local non-profit organizations.  The first race benefits
the Central Bucks Family YMCA's financial assistance program – no one
is turned away from the Y.  The second race benefits the New Hope-
Solebury Community Association's scholarship and athletic funds.  We
are pleased to announce that the first two races have netted more
than $30,000 for these worthy causes.  The Bucks 5K Series is
thankful for your continued support.



The third Series race will be staged on April 22nd at Doylestown
Hospital's Health and Wellness Center in Warrington.  The 5K course
has just been certified by USATF, #PA06003LMB.  The day's events
include a free pump and run competition, a one mile fun run, and a
two mile health walk.  Registration begins at 7:45.  It benefits the
Free Clinic of Doylestown.



For more information and to register, visit www.bucks5kseries.com



Dick Patterson

The Bucks 5K Series kicked off the 2006 season on March 19th at
Central Bucks Family YMCA in Doylestown. The YMCA festivities began
early in the morning with a well-choreographed registration and check-
in process for runners, volunteers and families along for the fun. In
spite of the chilly weather, 487 runners registered for the 5K race,
58 for the first-ever 2 mile Health Walk and 60 runners competed in
the 1 mile Fun Run. The 5K race featured spirited competition,
outstanding performances, personal records, and satisfying finishes
by many first-time runners. Pre and post race festivities revolved
around a St. Patrick's Day theme with a bagpiper, face painting,
blarney stone painting, and lots of good food.

Kyle Murray, 19, of Jamison, won the race in 15:57.  The first female
to finish was Alex Brasington, 15, of Dresher, with a time of 19:50.
Chris Ganter (Doylestown) was second overall in 16:52, followed by
Brian Gould (Langhorne) in 16:58.  The second woman was Laura Fanelli
(Chalfont).  She was just 6 seconds behind Alex.  Suzanne Day
(Houston TX) was third with a time of 20:10.

Suzanne Day was also the first Masters Age-Graded Female with a
rating of 82.9%.  Nancy Smith (New Britain) was second at 82.3%,
followed by Gert Freas (North Wales) at 78.4%.  John King-Marino
(Chalfont) was the first Masters Age-Graded Male.  He scored an
82.7%.  Second was Art Burger (Doylestown) at 80.2%, while Warren
Taylor (Telford) was third at 76.4%.

The YMCA conducted its first Pump and Run this year.  In this event,
runners can reduce their overall times based on the number of bench
presses they perform.  The "pumping" occurred prior to the 5K race.
The weight to be lifted was based on their body weight and age.
Thirty-six runners registered to compete in this event.

Among the women, Susan Pajer (Doylestown) was first with an adjusted
time of 15:21.  Sharon Wilusz (Southampton) was second in 18:33 and
Diane Joganich (Chalfont) was third in 19:32.  On the men's side,
David Phillipes (Emmaus) won with an adjusted time of -:09 (yes,
that's correct!).  Thomas Brown (Jamison) was second in 2:19 and
James McNamara (Fanwood NJ) was third in 7:37.

The most competitive age group was M15-19.  The first 10 runners
finished under 19:19 and were all in the overall top 30.  For the
females, only 25 seconds separated the top 3 in the F45-49 bracket.

Barbara Lyons, Doylestown Township Supervisor, started both the 5K
and the 1 Mile Fun Run, following Skip Schanbacker's trumpet
rendition of the Star
Spangled Banner.

Complete race results are posted at www.bucks5kseries.com.

The next race in the Bucks 5K Series will be on April 2nd at New Hope-
Solebury High School.  There will be team competition, music,
giveaways, and good food.  This year's 5K race will be run on the
original New Hope course, which has recently been certified by USA
Track and Field, # PA06002LMB.  For more information, or to register,
log on to www.bucks5kseries.com.  If you register before March 26,
you can score a lower price than on race day.

You can also learn more about the Bucks 5k Series by watching Comcast
Newsmakers on CNN Headline News in late March and early April.
Comcast Newsmakers segments are shown at :25 and :55 after the hour
on CNN Headline News.

Dear Runners,

We're fast approaching the first Bucks 5K Series race on March 19th.

The Central Bucks Family YMCA will once again celebrate St. Patrick's
Day with events for the entire family to enjoy.  They include the 5K
race, a one mile fun run, and, for the first time, a 2 mile health
walk.  Also for the first time, you can compete in the special Pump
and Run division.  Children's activities include a kid's scramble,
face painting, and Blarney stone painting.  All 5K runners will be
eligible to win a raffle for a hybrid fitness bike.

Last year's 5K winner, Karl Dusen, recorded the fastest time for any
of the Series races.  The YMCA 5K course has just been certified by
USTAF (certification #PA06001LMB), so any records will be officially
recognized by the USTAF.

The Y race is a good place to start your collection of Series
points.  Remember, there are 5 year age groups for both this race and
the overall Series.

All of the details, including times, driving directions, previous
years' results, contact points, how the Series standings work, and
much more can be viewed at www.bucks5kseries.com.  While you're
there, take a look at the special Series moisture wicking T-shirt.
It's free to any runner who registers for all seven races before
March 12th.  So far, more than 50 runners have taken advantage of
this offer, which also includes a discounted price.  Please remember
that if you plan to register for the YMCA race alone, the
registration fee will increase after March 12th.

You can print an application or register online now at
www.bucks5kseries.com.


Dick Patterson

Dear Runners,
Registration is now open for the 2006 Bucks 5K Series
"7 Great Races for Runners, Racers, and Rookies"
Visit the Series web page, www.bucks5kseries.com, to register online or to print
an application. This makes a great Christmas gift for your favorite runner. If
you register for all seven (7) races before March 12, you'll receive a $20
discount plus a free 2006 Bucks 5K Series moisture wicking tee shirt.

The Series kicks off on March 19th at the Central Bucks Family YMCA. The
complete schedule is listed below. You'll be pleased to discover that there are
no conflicting dates with your favorite regional races.
CB Family YMCA 5K March 19New-Hope Solebury Spirit Run April 2Fitness Center 5K 
April 22SERTOMA 5K May 13Doylestown 5K May 27Chalfont Challenge June 10Special
Equestrians 5K June 18
For 2006, we've added a 3rd pump and run event – this one at the Y. We will also
be staging 2-mile health walks at the first five (5) Series races and one-mile
fun runs at every race. There will be team competition at the New Hope-Solebury
race. Now every family member can enjoy the fun.

We are especially pleased to announce that Quigley Cold Eeze will be our first
Title Sponsor. Their mission to promote health and wellness is a great fit with
our emphasis on fitness and healthy competition. Quigley Cold Eeze is joining
long term supporters TrainingZone Sports, C&M Home Builders and Marvic Supply
Company. The Bucks 5k Series is also delighted to welcome two new sponsors,
Delaware Valley College and Univest.

Please help the Bucks 5K Series by supporting these fine enterprises.

In 2005, more than 2800 runners of all ages crossed our finish lines. At the
same time, we raised more than $60,000 for our seven worthy causes. Please join
us in 2006 and enjoy the spirit, energy, and fellowship of our community of
runners. You can get more information at www.bucks5kseries.com.

Dick Patterson

President, Bucks 5K Series



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Alexandra Brasington from Dresher has just won her 4th consecutive
Bucks 5K Series women's championship.  She was 11 years old when she
won her first.  Alexandra won 4 of the 5 Series races she entered in
2005.

Kevin Cooke (Doylestown) was the men's winner.  Kevin finished in the
top 3 in each of the 5 races he ran, finishing first in two of them.

The Bucks 5K Series consists of seven 5K races in Bucks County.  To
be eligible for overall championship the runners must run a minimum
of 4 races, with points awarded for the 4 highest finishes.

Proceeds from the races and the sponsors benefit seven non-profit
organizations and their causes:  Central Bucks YMCA, New-Hope
Solebury Community Association, The Fitness Center by Doylestown
Hospital (Free Clinic of Doylestown), SERTOMA (Service to Mankind),
Doylestown Borough Business and Community Association, Chalfont's
Parks and Trails, and Special Equestrians.  This year, the Series and
the organizations netted more than $60,000 for their worthy causes.

The Series age group winners were the following:

70-99      Richard Millham         Mary Oppenheimer
65-69      Warren Taylor           none
60-64      Art Burger              Linda Thurston
55-59      Mike Clarke             Wendy Miller
50-54      Terry Greber            Linda Richey
45-49      David Noa               Gert Freas
40-44      Larry Levy              Deena Andrus
35-39      Tim Zwall               Heidi Pernia
30-34      Joshua Finger           Christina Grube
25-29      Donald Foy              Tracey Sawyer
20-24      James Reuther           Ann Naragon
15-19      Joshua Izewski          none
12-14      Shawn Quinn             Vicky Gocht
1-11       Kevin Quinn             Hannah Lindgren

For the complete Series standings, all race results, and other Bucks
5K Series news, please log on to www.bucks5kseries.com

Dick Patterson

Todd Wiley (Doylestown) and Alexandra Brasington (Dresher) were the
male and female winners of the Special Equestrians 5K race on June
19.  This was the seventh and final race of the Bucks 5K Series.

The proceeds of the race will benefit Special Equestrians'
therapeutic horseback riding and driving programs.

Todd finished with a time of 16:09, edging Kevin Cooke (Doylestown)
who ran 16:20.  The women's race was even closer.  Alexandra beat
Meagan McGinley (Doylestown) by only 7 seconds -- 19:50 to 19:57.
This was Meagan's first race of the Series.

Gert Freas (North Wales) was the age-graded female masters winner
with a rating of 77.7%.  Gert was also the female masters winner with
a time of 20:18.  Gina Buggy (Chalfont) was second in both categories
(76.2% and 20:41).

For the men, Larry Levy (Reading) had both the top age-graded rating,
as well as the fastest masters time (79.3% and 17:01).  Bob Powell
(Furlong) had the second highest age-graded rating, 78.5%, while
Antonio De Vido (Doylestown) had the second best masters time, 17:28.

The toughest age group was male 40-44.  The first 8 runners all
finished under 20 minutes.  The closest age groups were M45-49, M50-
54, and F45-49.  Slightly over 1 minute separated the top 3 runners
in each of these age groups.  In F45-49, it was Gert Freas, Gina
Buggy, and Laurie Walsh.  In M45-49, Bob Powell, John Gorgol, and
James Nash.  In M50-54, Dave Willard, Terry Greber, and Thomas Brown.

Sandy Oppenheimer was the oldest runner at 79.  The youngest, Daniel
Powell, age 6, was the very next finisher behind Sandy.  Where else
but in a road race would you see that?!

Registration for the 2006 Series races will open in December.  Stay
fit!

Dick Patterson

The 7th and final race of the Bucks 5K Series will be contested this
Sunday, June 19th at the Special Equestrians facility on Street Road
in Warrington. This is a change from previous years, when the race
was held on a Saturday.
As always, the Series awards will be presented immediately after the
race awards. Check out www.bucks5kseries.com
<http://www.bucks5kseries.com> for the latest results and the Series
standings. If you're in the running for a Series award, be sure to
not miss this final event. NOTE: PLEASE REMEMBER THAT FOR THE SERIES
SCORING, YOUR OFFICIAL AGE IS YOUR AGE ON 6/19/05, NOT YOUR AGE ON
ANY OF THE RACE DATES.
We'll also be selling the 10th Anniversary pint glasses, as well as a
limited number of our special dri-fit Series T-shirts. Both are
terrific buys and their sales will help our non-profit organizations.
The conditions at last week's Chalfont Challenge were a
real "Challenge". In spite of the heat, Joe Wiegner of Ivyland set a
new course record with a time of 16:16. Tim Marcoe (Lansdale) came in
the second in 16:50.
Jen Moylan (Sellersville) was the top woman with a time of 20:41.
Gert Freas (North Wales, 21:08) was second. Gert was the top age-
graded masters runner with a rating of 74.6%. She was also the
overall masters winner.
Gina Buggy Chalfont) had the second highest age-graded masters rating
(73.7%), while Molly Bailey-Goga (Doylestown) had the second best
masters time (21:23). Molly and Gina were separated by only one
second!
For the men, Art Burger again won the age-graded masters title with a
rating of 80.4%. Larry Levy was second at 78.6%. Larry (Reading) also
had the best masters time (17:09), followed by Antonio de Vido
(Doylestown, 18:06).
The closest age groups were F35-39 and M45-49. Heidi Pernia (21:12),
Tammy Smith (21:15), and Anabelle Matos (21:43) were the quick women,
while David Noa (19:01), Tom Rudan (19:26) and John Gorgol (19:58)
were the fast men.
You can check out the complete results and register on-line for the
last race at www.bucks5kseries.com <http://www.bucks5kseries.com>.
Dick Patterson

More than 550 runners raced the Doylestown 5K and its Fun Run on May
28th.  Todd Wiley of Doylestown was the overall winner with a time of
16:11.  He was followed by Tim Marcoe (Lansdale) in a time of 16:40.

Suzanne Day (Houston, TX) was female winner with a time of 19:52.
Suzanne  won the master's division and also turned in the best age-
graded rating among the women masters with a score of 81.5%.  She was
the first person to win all three honors in any Bucks 5K Series race -
- an outstanding accomplishment.

For the women, Alexandra Brasington (Dresher) was second overall
(20:31),  Barbara Gorka (Philadelphia) was the second master (20:43),
and Joan Kovar (Doylestown) had the second highest age-graded master
rating (76.6%).

Art Burger (Doylestown) won the men's age-graded master's competition
(83.6%), followed by Mike Clark (Doylestown, 80.5%).  Larry Levy
(Reading) was the fastest male master with a time of 16:48.  Daniel
Feder (Princeton, NJ) was second in 17:04.

There were many runners from the same family who raced.  One family
affair was the Adamsky brothers, all of whom turned in excellent
times.  They were Rick (19:35), Brian (19:53), Tim (20:04) and Greg
(20:29).  Another notable was the Izewski family: mother Christine
(25:49), father Ron (25:39), Alexander (21:41 -- first in the under
12 age group), Nicole (22:14 -- second in 12-14), and Joshua (17:16 --
  second in 15-19).

Complete results, as well as results of the team and pump/run
competition, are all on www.bucks5kseries.com.

The new Series standings are also posted.  Kevin Cooke and Alexandra
Brasington remain the overall leaders.  Please remember that to win
the overall or any age group award, you must run in at least four
races.

The next Bucks 5K Series race is the Chalfont Challenge on June
11th.  You can register online and get more information at
www.bucks5kseries.com.

Dick Patterson