Nittany Valley Running Club

The purpose of the Nittany Valley Running Club is to establish a sound, continuing program of youth and adult fitness, to promote development and competition for all age groups, and to conscientiously prepare athletes for competition.
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Welcome to the NVRC Website!

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(3.3.6) The Nittany Valley Running Club web site is the place to go for information about races, running groups, running routes, training opportunities, email discussion groups, and pretty much everything having to do with running in Central Pennsylvania! It's a big site, so explore away. Our most popular pages are in the Quick Links on the right. If you want to connect to the local running community, join one of our email discussion groups, or visit us on Facebook or Twitter.

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For Current Local Running News and Discussion, Join Our Google Group!

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Written by Martin Mazur Martin Mazur

In early 2018, we moved our email listserve to Google Groups due to unreliable service from our previous provider Yahoo. The Club listserve is where we keep you updated on coming events including races, group runs, meetings, and other activities. It's also a forum for discussing training programs, running health and injury prevention, and anything else of interest in the local running community. You do not have to be a dues-paying member of the NVRC to join our listserve, but we encourage you to join the Club!

If you would like to join our Google Group, instructions and more are here. 

Minutes of the February 5th 2019 Meeting of the NVRC

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Written by Erika Christiansen Erika Christiansen

Board Meeting
Club officers present: Bob Shafer (president), Dave Eggler (treasurer), Marty Mazur (communications director), Erika Christiansen (secretary/archivist). Others present: Cheryl Keller Capone, Dean Capone.

Membership Meeting
Club officers present: Bob Shafer (president), Dave Eggler (treasurer), Marty Mazur (communications director), Erika Christiansen (secretary/archivist). Others present: Cheryl Keller Capone, Dean Capone, Dave DeGroote, David Lloyd, Rev. Carl Miller, Doug Schunk, Chris Hunsberger.

The officers discussed a date for the Give ‘Em 5! race. November 10th which is two weeks after the Tussey Mountainback will be the set date for the race and very appropriate since Monday November 11th is Veterans Day. This race is dedicated to honoring the sacrifices and commitments of our community's brave veterans. Funds raised from this race will be made available to veterans in need of financial assistance through the Veterans Assistance Fund. 

Read more: Minutes of the February 5th 2019 Meeting of the NVRC

Thursday Track: Current Venue

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Written by Bwana Bwana

January 23, 2019

The Thursday Track Crew meets every Thursday at the Curtin-Burrowes entrance to Rec Hall at noon for a warm-up run to the season's track venue. You can meet us at the season's venue or run with the group from Rec Hall as a warm-up. Join the Club listserve  for the latest announcements about Thursday Track.

NOTE: Our normal venue for Thursday Track in the Fall and Spring is the IM Fields on the north side of Park Avenue just east of the Law School. We meet at the IM Fields at around 12:10. Some runners jog over from Rec Hall and meet us there around 12:20. By then, everyone is warmed up and ready.  In the Summer, we generally go to the State High track behind the new high school bulidng on the south side of Westerly Parkway.

NOTE FOR WINTER (1/23): During the months when the IM Fields are snow covered or muddy, Thursday track will be doing its pace workouts on a rectangle of roads north of Park Avenue and the IM Fields. The four roads are Services Rd, University Drive, Tower Rd, and Big Hollow Rd. Meet the group there at about about 12:20-25. Or run over from Rec Hall with them starting at Curtin and Burrowes at about 12:10. Join our listserve for the latest announcements!

2019 Winter Blood Drive Is Successful

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Written by Mike Casper Mike Casper

THANK YOU!
A hearty thanks to everyone who came out to donate, invited someone to donate, or helped someone get to the Nittany Valley Running Club’s Winter Blood Drive, which was held on January 17 at State College Presbyterian Church! The NVRC’s reason for hosting blood drives is to encourage healthy, able individuals to come out and donate, because currently it is just 4% of the population that provides the blood for the nation’s emergency needs, so you generous donors are invaluable. With your generosity, we collected 19 units of whole blood at this drive and made our goal! That translates to saving up to 57 lives – which is no small achievement. Thank you!

Our presenting donors were treated to fresh Pizza Mia pizza, running films, the new Trail Runner magazine and friendly conversation. Whether you were able or unable to participate in this drive, we encourage you to take a moment to put the NVRC’s Fall Blood Drive, set for Thursday, Sept. 12, on your calendar now. Online appointments will be available about 6 weeks before the drive.

WINNERS: The presenting blood donors, volunteers, and all those whose lives may be saved by those donations were the drive’s many winners.

Drawing prizes went to:

Emily R. – Egg Hill 10 Miler entry (4/7/19)
Details: http://nvrun.com/index.php/racing/club-sponsored/run-around-egg-hill

Wayne W. – Crack O'Dawn 5K entry (6/15/19)
Details: http://nvrun.com/index.php/racing

Hongquyen P. – Arts Fest Races entry (7/14/19)
Details: http://nvrun.com/index.php/racing

Congratulations all!

WHEN AM I ELIGIBLE TO GIVE AGAIN?
If you donated at this drive, you’ll be eligible again on March 7. If you didn’t donate at this drive, you can donate anytime at a drive that fits your schedule. The last date to donate this summer and be eligible to give again at the NVRC’s Sept. 12 drive is July 18.

Thanks for supporting the American Red Cross and the NVRC!

2018 Race Series Cup

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Written by Marty Mazur Marty Mazur

The 2017 Race Series is in the books. Final tallies can be found here. The 2018 Race Series is well underway. So far we've had 2 races in the Series: the FIrst Knight Resolution Run 5K and the Indoor Mile Series. More races are coming, so lace up! 

We'll have the 2018 tallies here as soon as they're available. If you spot an error, please contact Bob Shafer at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Check here for rules and here for the list of Series races. There are also numerous opportunities to earn Volunteer points: Helping out at NVRC races, at the NVRC/Centre Parks and Rec Youth Cross-Country Meets, Volunteer coaching with the Nittany Track and Field Youth Group, and donating blood at the NVRC Blood Drives, and many more. But to participate, you have to be an NVRC member to participate. Join the Club! More information on the Series is here.

Marathoners for Medicine Team to Hold Kick-Off Dinner January 30

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Written by Jaimie Wright Jaimie Wright

The Centre Volunteers in Medicine (CVIM) Marathoners for Medicine Team will hold its kick-off dinner on Wednesday, January 30 at CVIM (2520 Green Tech Dr unit D, State College, PA 16803) at 6:00, and we'd love to have you join us if you're racing this spring. We take all racers and all distances.

The Marathoners for Medicine team raises money to support CVIM, a fantastic community organization that provides free and assisted medical and dental care to low-income people who live and work in Centre County and their families. It's a fantastic opportunity for you to combine your love of running with a chance to benefit our community.

Come learn about the team, tour the clinic, and enjoy good food and fellowship with your fellow runners. Please sign up to bring a dish to share by January 26. Depending on the headcount, we may adjust the quantity of food and paper products on the signup.

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Please sign up for the potluck or respond to Jaimie Wright if you can come so she can get an accurate count by Saturday, January 26.

CVIM is a fantastic cause, and we hope you'll consider joining us on January 30. 

Contact Jaimie Wright with questions at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

 

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  3. Minutes of the October 2nd 2018 Meeting of the NVRC
  4. Whitehall Regional Park Advocacy

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Recent Race Results

Browse the results of past races on the Results page. Here are the most recent races:

January - February: Indoor Mile Series Final Standings

February 2: Indoor Mile Series Meet #3

February 2: Tussey Teaser #0: 8th Annual Colyer 'Sno Big Deal 10K

January 25: Indoor Mile Series Meet #2

January 12: Indoor Mile Series Meet #1

December 31: 22nd Annual First Night State College Resolution 5K

December 2: 35th Annual Nittany Valley Half-Marathon

November 22: 6th Annual Boalsburg Turkey Trot 5K

November 10: 18th Annual Big Valley 10K

November 3: 7th Annual Run For Shelter 5K

October 28: 9th Annual Give 'Em 5 Runs For Veterans

October 11: St. Joseph's Catholic Academy Homecoming Meet

October 8: State College Tri Cross-Country Meet

October 7: 19th Annual Tussey mOUnTaiNBACK 50 Ultramarathon and Relay

October 6: Nittany Lion Invitational (Men)

October 6: Nittany Lion Invitational (Women)

October 6: NVRC Youth Cross-Country Meet #3

 

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