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JodiP on Upcoming run to benefit pancreatic cancer research

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 11:14:52 -0500

Set the P.A.C.E. for Pancreatic Cancer Awareness, Cure and Education 5K & 10K Fun Run/Walk

Sunday April 28th at 9:00

Ridley State park; Pavilion #17

$25 early adult registration by 4/26

$30 day of registration

$15 for children participating in a run

Sport bag guarenteed for those who register by 4/4

http://www.runtheday.com/app/f.....ister/9985

http://www.runtheday.com

Benefits the Wanda Bilec Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research http://www.wbf4pancreaticcancer.org

Janine on Chiropractor

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:47:52 -0500

I never thought I would be asking about this, but I am looking for recommendations for a chiropractor. I have been having lower back and hip problems for a while and have been in and out of pt for years...nothing seems to "cure" the injury. Please let me know if anyone has the name of a good chiropractor that I may be able to see to get myself realigned and running pain free again.

Janine

John E. on Twitter

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 20:00:35 -0500

We now have a Twitter account (@SPhillyStriders), where we'll announce events as well as scheduled runs, early runs, run cancellations, etc. If you guys are/get on twitter, follow SPhillyStriders!

Donna S on Federal Donuts after the run on Tuesday, October 18th

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 08:13:39 -0500

In case anyone missed it on SPS facebook we are headed to Federal Donuts after the run on Tuesday, October 18th. All are welcome even if you don't run!

http://www.facebook.com/home.p.....p_activity

Donna S on Volunteering At Philabundance

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 12:08:06 -0500

Bump...

Janine on Volunteering At Philabundance

Sun, 09 Oct 2011 16:54:57 -0500

Thanks for posting Len. I would love to do it...my friend wants me to pace him for a half next weekend. Let me find out if it is Saturday or Sunday. I will let you know if I am in.

I am up for things like this in the future if you do more volunteering events.

Janine

Len on Volunteering At Philabundance

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 08:58:36 -0500

Hey all! Most of you already know this, but a bunch of us are getting together next Saturday, October 15, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. to volunteer at Philabunance's Hunger Relief Center, located at 3616 S. Galloway St. It should be a good time for a great cause!

Len

http://www.facebook.com/philad.....1391966798

Donna S on Good Luck Rock N Rollers /Distance Runners

Sat, 17 Sep 2011 10:54:48 -0500

Awww, Thanks!

Kathy on Good Luck Rock N Rollers /Distance Runners

Sat, 17 Sep 2011 06:22:07 -0500

We are heading down the shore for the weekend so we won't be around to cheer. Have a great run tomorrow. It looks like the weather will be perfect for a run-- maybe a little cold for the beach but...

Donna S on Websites for discounted running items?

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 08:34:19 -0500

Yep, see link ->

http://www.southphillystriders.....discounts/

Debbie on Websites for discounted running items?

Sat, 06 Aug 2011 07:19:46 -0500

I was wondering if anyone knew of any websites where I could find discounted running items. Thanks.

L. Turchetti on Wissahickon Wanderers Running Club - 8th Annual All-Comers Track Meet - 8/16

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 10:04:54 -0500

WISSAHICKON WANDERERS 8TH ANNUAL ALL-COMERS TRACK MEET - August 16, 2011

Registration begins at 5:30pm, first race set for 6:00pm

On Tuesday August 16 starting at 6:00 pm, Wanderers will hold their 8th Annual Track Meet at the Roxborough High School track.

Rain Date: In the event of bad weather (thundershowers or heavy rain), the following Tueday (Aug 23rd) at 6:00 pm has been set up as a rain date for the event. If the event will be postponed, we will post a prominent notice on our home page on the day of the event.

Events (In order):

400 Meters (gun for firsat heat at 6:00 p.m.)
800 Meters
One Mile Run
5,000 Meters
3,000 Meters
Relay Medley (1,200, 400, 800, 1,600 meters)

Events are open to all ages and abilities.

Pricing: $5 entry fee for each race. $3 per race for multiple races. Students free. Medley relay is free.

Food: award-winning BBQ will be provided free of charge.

Details: Tuesday August 16, 2011. The first gun will sound at 6:00 p.m. (so please arrive a little early to leave time for registration.)

Directions: The track is located on Pechin Street between Fountain and Hermitage Sts. One block West of Ridge Ave.

FOR DETAILS ON THIS EVENT, please go to our website here: http://www.wanderersrunningclu.....8;Itemid=4

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!

John E. on Evening Run?

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 22:06:12 -0500

There is no set evening run schedule, but if you check on the group run or running partner forum, people are always looking to run with partners on certain nights.

VC on Evening Run?

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 17:08:10 -0500

I saw only a morning, and Saturday run...is there an evening run?

Thank you

Dave on Does having your running shoe fit for your arch type really matter?

Sun, 10 Jul 2011 17:27:51 -0500

In a recent peer reviewed journal the following well done study came
out entitled “Injury reduction effectiveness of assigning running shoes based
on plantar shape in marine corps basic training”. The study found no statistically significant
reduction in injuries in a group who were given a motion control or cushion shoe based on whether
they pronated or supinated versus a group that got a general stability shoe
regardless. These findings were echoed
in recent studies done by the Air Force and Army. Essentially
the study says fitting a shoe
based on only your arch height does not impact the potential for
injury. This study used a control group, the neutral shoe group and was
large enough, over 5000 participants if you combine all the studies.

This conflicts with a study done in 2001 at Ft Hood which
had almost 10,000 participants. This
study found a decrease in serious injuries when footwear was fitted to foot
type. I am in process of reviewing this
study for work in its entirety but have to wait to see if the military
will send it to me, but so far some issues were that this study looked
at fit
for arch height and foot
flexibility, there does not seem to be a control group, the way adverse
outcomes were tracked In the marine corp study there were follow ups
whereas in the Fort Hood study data came from review of treatment
records from the physical therapy clinic at Fort Hood before and after
the study was completed and most importantly whether
the population followed though with the shoe recommendations as the
participants had to purchase them (it is estimated
that less than 15% did).

Based on the above, it seems that relying solely on fitting
a shoe to your arch may not be appropriate to prevent injuries. One should consider proper training most
specifically with regard to training intensity increases. Recently I have read
some research about the the use of eccentric contraction
exercises to the muscles that move the hip and knee (one such study showed significant
pain and functional improvement in runner's knee, patellofemoral pain syndrome, in using eccentric exercises for
the hip versus the knee)

Also if anyone would like a copy of the above mentioned
articles, please let me know.

Dave