| | Area runners headed to PittsburghApril 29, 2009 - Erik Brown After a six year hiatus, the Pittsburgh Marathon returns this Sunday, May 3rd. It will be the 20th running of the race, which began in 1985. The 2001 Pittsburgh Marathon holds a special place on my running resume as the only road race I ever finished ahead of my lovely and gracious. One of her illio bands flared up and she was forced to walk/jog the last 6 miles. I caught her with just over a mile to go, stopped long enough to make sure she didn’t need an ambulance, then triumphantly slogged my way to the finish line a minute or two ahead of her! Truth be told, I could have beaten Deanna in a 10K in Centre Hall, PA many years ago, but we were only engaged then and I was still on my best behavior. In fact, I even allowed my future father-in-law to beat me that day. My sportsmanship knows no limits. If you know of someone running in Pittsburgh this weekend, and they aren’t listed below, please take a moment to add their name via the comments box at the bottom. Our area will be well represented in Pittsburgh this Sunday as follows: Dane Delozier (his first marathon) A group that trained together formed by Hollidaysburg YMCA Wellness Director / Race Guru Tina Kunstbeck consisting of: Tina Kunstbeck Dusty Kunstbeck Kristie Runk Tim Sheehan Nikki Imhoff Brian Jubeck Noah Grove Andrea Lacki Marty Lacki Nittany Valley Running Club members in the Pittsburgh Marathon include: Jennifer Herbstritt Stephanie Herbstritt John Wilcock Heidi Lewis Amy Hartle Kyle Heyler David DeGroote Brad Updegrove Andy Caruso Rebecca Leitzell Amy Hoffman Michael Goldfine Ron Cunfer Bob Rickets Marty Klanchar Kim Gasper Pittsburgh will also host a half-marathon this year. Runners from our area in the half include: Deanna Jubeck John Pringle Paula Jech Joe Bollinger My son Mark also responded to my e-mail asking for names of entrants. He claims to have been entered in both the Boston and Pittsburgh Marathons but will be a last minute scratch from both. Rock on Mawk! 5K Dog and People Race!!! This Saturday, May 2nd, join Pets Come First, in conjunction with the PSPCA Centre Hall Branch, for a fun-filled day for you and your pet. Registration begins at 7:30 AM near the Grange Fair Grounds Gate 2 in Centre Hall. The main event will be a 5K running race for you and your dog at 9:00 AM. Racers without dogs are also welcome. For older and smaller dogs, a 1.5 mile walk and fun run will be held starting at 10:00 AM. A rescue fair featuring rescues and animal resources will be held from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. When: Saturday, May 2nd Where: Grange Fair Grounds, Centre Hall, PA What: 5K Dog and People Race – 9:00 AM Also: 1.5 Mile Dog Jog / Walk – 10:00 AM Registration: Same day beginning at 7:30 AM Humble apologies to Tara Murray for my delay in getting this item posted. Best wishes to all! Run Fast!! | EZToUse.com Blog Photos |