Nittany Valley Running Club!

Welcome to the NVRC Website!

Details: Written by Dave DeGroote Dave DeGroote

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.

If you have any suggestions on how to make our web site easier to use, let us know! Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with any problems you find.

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

Details: 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.

NVRC Supports 2022 United Way Day of Caring

Details: Written by Marty Mazur Marty Mazur

The 2022 United Way Day of Caring was held on October 6. The NVRC took part with another of their annual PSU Golf Course trail maintenance projects. Cheree Jones coordinated with Joe Hughes, Penn State Golf Courses PGA General Manager. The NVRC also provided lunch for the crew. This year the 11 volunteers included Jarod Stanton from Barton Associates, Tom Weller from Auntie Anne’s, Penn State Parents Council, Laura Gebhart, Lisa Love, and Miriam Powell from the Penn State Field Hockey coaching staff, as well as Joe Hughes, Cheree and Bob Jones, Janie Brown, and Liz and Jim Kisenwether. They cleared brush, especially from wooded segments of the trail, working tirelessly to make the trail safer. Sections of the trail were widened, outlets were created, and the grass leading to the entrances off of Blue Course Drive was cut. This trail has been a Centre County Day of Caring project for the NVRC each year from 2011-2022 (There was an informal small group of volunteers in 2020 due to the pandemic.) Here are some photos from the day of the project.

Run for CVIM Challenge Kickoff Potluck

Details: Written by Martin Mazur Martin Mazur

The Centre Volunteers in Medicine (CVIM) Run for CVIM Challenge Team will hold a kick-off meeting/potluck dinner on

Wednesday, June 7th at CVIM

(2026 Sandy Drive State College, PA 16803)

from 5:30PM to 7:00PM

An informational meeting will be held at 6PM and tours of the new facility will be given at 6:30PM.

We welcome all racers (runners and walkers) and all distances to join the team!

Potluck Dinner SignUp/RSVP by June 2nd:

Please sign up to bring a dish to share HERE.

Please RSVP HERE.

History:

Minutes of the December 7th 2021 of the NVRC

Details: Written by John Iceland John Iceland

NVRC membership meeting December 7, 2021 Present: Mike Casper, Kim Gasper, Jonathan Gasper, John Iceland, Jim Leaman, Sheryl Leaman, David Lloyd, Marty Klanchar, Marty Mazur, Bob Shafer The meeting opened with a discussion about the future of Nittany Valley Half Marathon, and agreed that the Centre Volunteers in Medicine (CVIM) should run the race in the future (right now it’s a joint venture between NVRC and CVIM). Mike Casper presented the Tussey mOUnTaiNBACK 50 mile race donation to CommonFood The Special Olympics Pennsylvania Summer Games at Penn State University will be held this year on June 2-4 2022--Erika Christiansen, Director The Penn State Club Cross Country, Miles for Smiles fundraiser will take place on January 28-30, 2022. NVRC will make a donation.

Minutes of the April 4, 2023 Meeting of the NVRC

Details: Written by Martin Mazur Martin Mazur

We had a light turnout this evening for our bimonthly meeting. Three officers couldn’t make it for various reasons. Attendees were Bob Shafer, Marty Mazur, Dave Lloyd, and Kim and Jonathan Gasper. Just a few things to report.

Planning for the Arts Fest races are proceeding. The races (5K, 10 Mile, and Kids Races) will be held at the PA Military Museum in Boalsburg on July 16. This will be the first time in four years that the Arts Fest Races have been held.

Josh Cone is starting up a Wednesday Evening hill/speed workout in Boalsburg. Runners meet at 6 PM at Josh’s house at 951 Tressler St in Boalsburg.

The Herbie’s Home Town Loop race will be held in Bellefonte in August. Details will be posted on the Calendar soon.

NVRC Supports 2021 United Way Day of Caring

Details: Written by Martin Mazur Martin Mazur

The 2021 United Way Day of Caring was held on October 7. The NVRC took part with another of their annual PSU Golf Course trail maintenance projects. Cheree Jones and Jim and Liz Kisenwether coordinated with Joe Hughes, Penn State Golf Courses PGA General Manager. The NVRC also provided lunch for the crew. This year the 23 volunteers were from the Alexander Building Construction Company, the Penn State women's golf team, and individuals. They cleared brush, especially from wooded segments of the trail, working tirelessly to make the trail safer. This trail has been a Centre County Day of Caring project for the NVRC each year from 2011-2021 (There was an informal small group of volunteers last year due to the pandemic.) Here are some photos from the day of the project.

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Alexander Building Construction Company and individual volunteers