2018 Predicted Mile Contest
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- Written by Martin Mazur Martin Mazur
A Predicted Time Contest was held in the last race of the Indoor Mile Series. Chris Cipro took the honors of predicting a time closest to his finish time in the mile. Chris thought he'd cross the finish line in 4:30 and was only 0.51 seconds off that time, finishing in 4:30.51. Still nowhere near the 0.01 second mark set by Mike Zimmerman a couple of years ago, but a great prediction, and a great mile time!
2018 Nittany Valley Running Club Indoor Mile #2
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- Written by Martin Mazur Martin Mazur
January 26, 2018
University Park, PA
The second meet in the Indoor Mile Series saw some very close finishes, particularly in the fast last heat. In Heat 1, Don Bond led most of the way and finished first in 5:49.85 for a very good Masters time. Becky Szabo was second in 5:56.79, and Erica Pitcavage finished just under 6 (5:59.07) for third. Michael Goldfine has been out of the running for a few years due to injury, but now, in his 60s, wanted to come back and do one more strong mile. Michael finished 6th in 6:15.81.
In the second heat, Joey Stoltz took charge of the field early on and finished first in 5:35.08. Mike Martin was second in 5:46.42 and Matt Smith ran third in 5:48.79. Everyone in the heat finished under 6, which is a good standard for the second heat.
Top Masters Duathloner Jeff Miller easily cruised to victory in Heat 3. If Jeff shows up at the last Indoor Mile next week, he'll take the Master's crown for best combination of two times. Jeff's time today was 4:48.09. Second was Sean Theoclitus in 5:02.77, and Shundai Li put in another strong Masters time to take third in 5:08.5, barely edging Adam Creveling. Harriet Smith ran the fastest women's time of the day, finishing 5th in the heat in 5:10.39. Suz Stein and Baylee Robey took the next two women's slots in 5:13.99 and 5:14.05, respectively.
The fast heat was Chris Cipro's all the way...until the end. Cipro had a huge lead on the field, and ran a decent final lap, but Matt Balogh came from nowhere, running a 30 second Lap 8, to catch Cipro and win the heat in 4:31.59. Cipro's 4:32.31 was good for second, and Mark Puleo took third in 4:33.43.
Don Bond runs away with the first heat.
Heat 1
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Place Name Time
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1. Don Bond 5:49.85 (M)
2. Becky Szabo 5:56.79
3. Erica Pitcavage 5:59.07
4. Clare Gervino 6:14.47
5. Madline Margevicius 6:15.29
6. Michael Goldfine 6:15.81 (M)
7. Marty Klanchar 6:21.58 (M)
8. Lauren Braukmann 6:24.97
9. Phillip Pillin 6:32.73 (M)
10. Marc Burns 6:45.37 (M)
11. David Lloyd 6:48.88 (M)
12. Wilma DePiore 6:55.99 (M)
Heat 2
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Place Name Time
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1. Joey Stoltz 5:35.08
2. Michael Martin 5:46.42
3. Matt Smith 5:48.79 (M)
4. Doug Schunk 5:54.39
5. Keith Henderson 5:55.97 (M)
6. Sean Hillman 5:56.30
7. Rita Concannon 5:56.80
8. Molly Holmes 5:57.36
9. Grace McStravock 5:58.46
Heat 3
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Place Name Time
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1. Jeff Miller 4:48.09 (M)
2. Sean Theoclitus 5:02.77
3. Shundai Li 5:08.50 (M)
4. Adam Creveling 5:08.58
5. Harriet Smith 5:10.39
6. Wyatt Boscom 5:11.93
7. Matthew Rodgers 5:12.14
8. Suz Stein 5:13.99
9. Baylee Robey 5:14.05
10. Dom Wyzomirski 5:16.19 (M)
11. Mark Hawkins 5:26.59
12. Isaac Messner 5:31.10
Heat 4
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Place Name Time
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1. Matt Balogh 4:31.59
2. Chris Cipro 4:32.31
3. Mark Puleo 4:33.43
4. Raymond Friend 4:35.24
5. Matt Pennock 4:38.02
6. Dave Rasmussen 4:42.93
7. Josh Velez 4:47.16
8. Matt Guenter 4:49.96
9. Ryan Clark 4:58.05
10. Steven Hanna 5:00.89
11. Brody McElwain 5:03.61
M - Indicates Masters (40 and over) runner
NVRC Supports 2017 United Way Day of Caring
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- Written by Martin Mazur Martin Mazur
It’s seven years in a row now. Cheree Jones helped to organize a crew of bushwhackers for the United Way Day of Caring, this time with the help of Liz Kisenwether. The project was again the golf course perimeter bikepath/jogging path, this time along the southwest edge of the Penn State Blue Golf Course along Blue Course Drive. Brush was also cleared at intersection of former railroad bed and road leading up to the Walker Clubhouse. The usual saplings, bushes, logs, branches, vines, and thickets had encroached on the jogging path.
The volunteers were: Keller Williams Realty, Kid Tech, the Penn State Women's Softball and Lacrosse Teams (around 60 volunteers from among these groups, including over 20 from each of the PSU women's teams), and Joe Hughes--Penn State Golf Courses PGA General Manager/Head Golf Professional, who helped tremendously with the planning and execution, and Liz and Jim Kisenwether and Cheree Jones. The crew cleared the way so that runners have a clear treadway and golfers can see runners so they can yell "fore!". The NVRC, as usual, chipped in to pay for some food and refreshment. Here are a few pictures, courtesy of Cheree Jones.
Group shot of some of the participants in the 2017 Day of Caring
Fitness Study Participants Needed
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- Written by Martin Mazur Martin Mazur
Are you interested in learning about the optimal time and intensity to be training for maximal fitness?
If so, Dr. Jinger Gottschall has a research opportunity that may be of interest to you. To participate, you must be between 20 to 55 years of age and train over 8 hours per week (with at least 10 minutes per week at an intensity greater than 85% heart rate max). Examples of this intensity include: interval training during swimming, cycling, running, or group fitness classes; exercises that involve jumping, squats, lunges, or burpees; team sports such as volleyball, basketball, soccer, or rugby. The study will include collecting heart rate data during your regular training sessions during a 3-week period followed by the completion of 2 high intensity training sessions on a single day. Dr. Gottschall is the professor leading this investigation within the Kinesiology Department. The purpose of this research is to assess the relationship between time and intensity for individuals who train regularly. We will collect survey data on your current activity, feelings, and sleep. In addition, we will collect 6 saliva samples during the high intensity session day to analyze substances related to stress. Each participant will earn a Polar A370 watch and H10 chest transmitter as well as feedback on their training quality.
If you are interested in participating or have any questions, please contact Jinger Gottschall at 814.404.6639 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Required Study Dates:
Information Session and Consent (45 minutes):
Friday, February 2 at 6:45pm or Sunday, February 4 at 1pm
Surveys, Exercise Familiarization and Heart Rate Maximum Test (90 minutes):
Saturday, February 10 at 1pm
Experimental Day_High Intensity Interval Training Sessions (2 x 120 minutes):
Sunday, February 25 from 10am-12pm and 2:30pm-4:30pm
St. Joseph's Catholic Academy Cross-Country Meet vs Juniata and The Grier School
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- Written by Martin Mazur Martin Mazur
October 10, 2017
Boalsburg, PA
Timing by the Nittany Valley Running Club
Boys Team Results
PLACE TEAM POINTS PLACES OF FINISHERS AVG. TIME SPREAD
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1 Sjca 24 2 3 5 6 8 9 11 18:50 1:54
2 Juniata 34 1 4 7 10 12 13 14 19:23 3:03
PLACE FINISHER TIME PACE
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1. Sjca
2 Carter Kauffman, So 17:44 5:42
3 Isaac Hyman, So 18:38 5:59
5 Zach DeCarmine, So 18:52 6:04
6 Leo Bomboy, Sr 19:16 6:11
8 Ethan Kauffman, So 19:37 6:18
9 Max Wortman, Sr 20:02 6:26
11 Thomas McElhiny, So 20:35 6:37
Total Time = 1:34:07 Total Places = 24
2. Juniata
1 Garrett Baublitz, So 17:36 5:39
4 Albert Heister, Jr 18:52 6:04
7 Clay Yeager, So 19:31 6:16
10 Jonathan Fronk, Sr 20:16 6:31
12 Zebulon Ames, Jr 20:39 6:38
13 James Hazard, Fr 21:24 6:53
14 Isaac Fausey, So 21:37 6:57
Total Time = 1:36:54 Total Places = 34
Overall Order of Finish
TEAM
PLACE SCORE FINISHER TIME PACE TEAM
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1 1 Garrett Baublitz, So 17:36 5:39 Juniata
2 2 Carter Kauffman, So 17:44 5:42 Sjca
3 3 Isaac Hyman, So 18:38 5:59 Sjca
4 4 Albert Heister, Jr 18:52 6:04 Juniata
5 5 Zach DeCarmine, So 18:52 6:04 Sjca
6 6 Leo Bomboy, Sr 19:16 6:11 Sjca
7 7 Clay Yeager, So 19:31 6:16 Juniata
8 8 Ethan Kauffman, So 19:37 6:18 Sjca
9 9 Max Wortman, Sr 20:02 6:26 Sjca
10 10 Jonathan Fronk, Sr 20:16 6:31 Juniata
11 11 Thomas McElhiny, So 20:35 6:37 Sjca
12 12 Zebulon Ames, Jr 20:39 6:38 Juniata
13 13 James Hazard, Fr 21:24 6:53 Juniata
14 14 Isaac Fausey, So 21:37 6:57 Juniata
15 Brody Powell, Fr 22:31 7:14 Juniata
16 Leland Calistri, Fr 22:36 7:16 Sjca
17 Noah Straub, Fr 24:01 7:43 Sjca
17 finishers among Open Men
17 male finishers
0 female finishers
17 total finishers
Girls Team Results
PLACE TEAM POINTS PLACES OF FINISHERS AVG. TIME SPREAD
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1 Sjca 17 1 2 3 4 7 8 9 22:10 2:58
2 Grier School 44 5 6 10 11 12 13 26:27 5:56
Incomplete Teams: Juniata, Grier School JrH
PLACE FINISHER TIME PACE
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1. Sjca
1 Sera Mazza, Jr 21:05 6:47
2 Julia Cusatis, Jr 21:16 6:50
3 Maggie Urban, Sr 21:35 6:56
4 Myah Chappell, So 22:51 7:21
7 Lexi Kranich, So 24:03 7:44
8 Kathleen Simander, Fr 25:17 8:08
9 Lindsey Carmack, Jr 26:08 8:24
Total Time = 1:50:50 Total Places = 17
2. Grier School
5 Tess Martin, Sr 23:31 7:34
6 Nora Van Horn, 5 23:41 7:37
10 Ivory Zhou, Jr 26:17 8:27
11 Emily Braun, So 29:16 9:24
12 Sherry Xue, Jr 29:27 9:28
13 Michelle Shen, Jr 29:30 9:29
Total Time = 2:12:12 Total Places = 44
Overall Order of Finish
TEAM
PLACE SCORE FINISHER TIME PACE TEAM
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1 1 Sera Mazza, Jr 21:05 6:47 Sjca
2 2 Julia Cusatis, Jr 21:16 6:50 Sjca
3 3 Maggie Urban, Sr 21:35 6:56 Sjca
4 4 Myah Chappell, So 22:51 7:21 Sjca
5 Carli Walters, Jr 23:31 7:33 Juniata
6 5 Tess Martin, Sr 23:31 7:34 Grier School
7 6 Nora Van Horn, 5 23:41 7:37 Grier School
8 7 Lexi Kranich, So 24:03 7:44 Sjca
9 8 Kathleen Simander, Fr 25:17 8:08 Sjca
10 9 Lindsey Carmack, Jr 26:08 8:24 Sjca
11 10 Ivory Zhou, Jr 26:17 8:27 Grier School
12 Fernanda Sanchez, 8 27:30 8:51 Grier School JrH
13 11 Emily Braun, So 29:16 9:24 Grier School
14 12 Sherry Xue, Jr 29:27 9:28 Grier School
15 13 Michelle Shen, Jr 29:30 9:29 Grier School
16 Katrina Weber, Jr 33:26 10:45 Juniata
16 finishers among Open Women
0 male finishers
16 female finishers
16 total finishers
NVRC 2018 Winter Blood Drive Is Successful
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- Written by Mike Casper Mike Casper
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. The NVRC’s reason for hosting blood drives is to encourage healthy, able donors to come out because in some areas of the country, it hasn’t been possible. Thanks to you, we were able to help the American Red Cross in several key ways.
- January is National Blood Donor Month, the perfect time to resolve to give more life by being a blood donor.
- Winter weather and illness can make it difficult for the American Red Cross to maintain a sufficient blood supply at this time of year. Healthy, eligible donors are urged to give at this time.
- Severe winter weather has had a tremendous impact on blood donations already this year, with more than 200 blood drives forced to cancel, causing more than 6,500 blood and platelet donations to go uncollected.
- Donors in areas unaffected by the weather may be helping patients close to home or patients in areas where donors are unable to give because of inclement weather.
With your generosity, we collected 17 units at this drive. That translates to saving up to 51 lives – which is no small accomplishment!
Our presenting donors were treated to fresh Pizza Mia pizza, treats, movies (including the comedy “Run Fat Boy Run”) and camaraderie. Whether you were able or unable to participate in this drive, we encourage you to take a moment to put the NVRC’s Fall 2018 Blood Drive, set for Thursday, Sept. 13, on your calendar.
The presenting blood donors, volunteers, and those whose lives may be saved by those donations were the winners. Drawing prizes went to:
Nick Pagano – Beidleheimer Sidewinder 10K entry (May 5)
Grace Collins – Crack O’ Dawn 5K Run/Walk & Pancake Breakfast entry (June 16)
Emily Knell – Nittany Valley Arts Festival Races (5K-10K-10M) entry (July 15)
Jim Sellmer – Allegheny Front Trail Run (50K or 13.1M) entry (June 2)
When can you give? As often as every 56 days: If you didn’t donate on 1/18, we encourage you to donate soon at a drive that’s convenient for you. We hope to see you at the Sept. 13 NVRC drive.
Thanks for supporting the American Red Cross and the NVRC!
2017 Fall NVRC Centre Region Youth Cross-Country Meet Schedule Announced
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- Written by Greg Fredericks and Liz Kisenwether Greg Fredericks and Liz Kisenwether
The Fall 2017 NVRC Centre Region Youth Cross-Program is going into its 19th year this year. The program consists of three meets, each with (age appropriate) 2K, 3K, and 4K races for kids 14 and under. The meets are held at Oak Hall Regional Park at 120 Linden Hall Dr in Boalsburg. Participation is FREE. Though the races are timed, the emphasis is on participation and fun. Every kid gets a ribbon. This years meets will be on Saturday mornings starting at 8:30 on these dates: September 9, September 23, and October 14. Parents must sign a waiver form, but only need to do so once. Kids can come to any or all meets. More information on the Youth Cross-Country program, and a link to the waiver form, can be found here:
http://nvrun.com/index.php/racing/kids/youth-cross-country-program