Welcome to the NVRC Website!
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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.
Note (1/8/13): We've just completed an upgrade of the back-end site software. The site has a new look, but most of the stuff is where you used to be able to find it. If you experience any problems with the site, let us know!
Our new web site has been online for three years now. Most of the content from the old site is available and updated to the new format. If you have any suggestions on how to make the site easier to use, let us know! Email either
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with any problems you find. If you can't find something from the old site on the new one, use the search bar above. Much of the new site is cataloged and searchable. More of it will become searchable soon. Finally, if you need it, the old site is still available here, but please let us know if there was something broken on the new site that made it so that you needed the old site. In time, the old site will become unavailable.
Race Series Leader Board
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The 2013 Race Series is under way! It's still early, so there's plenty of time to jump in. Below are the early leader boards so far, which includes races and volunteering through the first race of the season, the First Night Resolution Run. Information on the Race Series, Volunteer Awards, and full standings, can be found here. You must be an NVRC member to participate. Time to join the Club!
[Note: We're having some glitches with the new system. The current listing does not yet include anything but First Night. We're working on catching up!]
Race Series Cup Top 5 so far:
| First Name | Family Name | Total Race Series Cup Points |
| Tom | Cali | 15 |
| Josh | Cone | 15 |
| Carl | Miller | 15 |
| John | Wilcock | 15 |
| Tammy | Domico | 12 |
The Volunteer Awards leaders are below. The Volunteer Awards are non-competitive, and great Awards are available for all volunteers!
| First Name | Family Name | Total Volunteer Points |
| Marty | Mazur | 14 |
| (Five people) | 8 |
NTF Youth Track Program Starts in May!
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The Nittany Track and Field (NTF) youth club will start its summer training season on May 6th, 2013. The practices will be 4 times a week, Monday through Thursday 6:15-7:45 pm (attendance is flexible), at the State College Area High School South Track. The season will run until July 18th.
We invite kids of different ages: as young as 8 years old up to high school. The program is good for both new-comers who are interested in trying track and field events and more experienced athletes who would like to improve their skills and performance or prepare for summer competitions.
The following disciplines will be practiced: sprints, hurdles, distance running, jumps, and throwing.
To sign up, please fill out and mail the registration form (http://www.ntfxc.com/NTF_Registration_SU13.pdf). The cost of the program is $60 for the summer season. NTF will have an informational meeting on Sunday, May 5th at 3 pm at the High School track. More information about the Club and updates will be available on the NTF website: www.ntfxc.com
We are also looking for additional coaches and volunteers to help with small groups and events. If you have any questions or would like to help coach, contact Mark Fedkin 814-876-0461 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Thursday Track Report: Changing Times, Changing Terms
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May 23, 2013
The weather is changing again. The mini-heat wave of the earlier part of the week was waning as Lance Bland, newcomer Jen Naymick, George Lesieutre, Lee Culver, Ron Cunfer, Dean Capone, Mike Martin, Michael Goldfine, Garren Katz, Esther Prins, Jaimie Wright, Kevin Becker, Jeff Welsh, Rob Peterson, Jim Laudermilch, Charlie Vassey, Dana Todd, John Wilcock, David Lloyd, and Marty Mazur headed for the track under cloudy skies with mild, humid breezes blowing. The classic Memorial Day Weekend races coming up will be run with temperatures 30 degrees cooler than that of just yesterday!
Bwana wanted some suggestions to change things up for this workout. John Wilcock suggested "Indians", only because he "knew" Bwana wouldn't take him up. Well, a good Chief listens to his Braves, or lets himself get played by them. Indians it was. 2X4 laps in fast, medium and slow groups. Each 4 lap run was at least a mile. The "slow" group ran in Lane 2, the "fast" in Lane 6, and the "medium between them. The runners ran Single File, Indian Style as we used to say back in pre-PC days. The last in line would sprint to the front of his group, then curb his enthusiasm to keep the group at a 10K+ pace through the mile. This is a deceptively hard workout. Despite an overall easy pace for the mile, the short sprints really wear you down. After a much needed 1 lap rest break, runners could choose to change groups for the 2nd 4 lapper.
Bwana, whose very name some consider un-PC, was apprised of the fact that the "new name" for Indians is "Kenyan Queues". Since most Kenyans are, by definition, not Americans, Bwana prefers to honor the Autochthonous Americans (i.e. "Indians") who contributed to our track greatness, including Jim Thorpe and Billy Mills. When we line things up, we'll be doing Indians.
Also at the track, though earlier than the Crew, were Dave Jenkins and Bill Bonness, two erstwhile trackers from long ago. Bill's daughter Lauren is making a name for herself in the sprints. She's made it to States by her abilities in the 100, 200, and 4X100. Good luck, Lauren!
Healthy Kids Running Series Coming This Spring - Register Now!
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The Healthy Kids Running Series is coming to State College! This is an amazing program for kids Pre-K through 8th grade aimed at promoting an active and healthy lifestyle. The Spring series will begin in April with races being held Sundays 5:30-6:30 for 5 weeks. Race location: Circleville Park. Go to http://www.healthykidsrunningseries.com/race_locations/state-college-pa/ for more information and to register. Register today!!
Treasurer's Report - May 2013
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New And Improved 2013 NVRC Race Series Begins With First Night
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The NVRC Race Series Cup and Volunteer Achievement Awards are activities designed to help NVRC members earn awards based on their participation and achievement in local races and Club activities. The Race Series Cup and Volunteer Achievement Awards have been significantly revamped in order to increase your participation in and enjoyment of local racing. The 2013 NVRC Race Series begins on New Year's Eve with the First Night Resolution Run 5K. Here are some of the important changes:
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