12 miles in the water....

Well almost in the water. I'm pretty sure there was 100% humidity today. I got up at 5 am for breakfast, out the door at 6 to meet Phillyfit at Betzwood at 7. I forgot that this was closer than Oaks so I was there kind of early. That turned out to be a blessing since parking was at a premium.

Most of us from Phillyfit had not been together for two weeks. Labor Day was an unofficial run weekend and those that did meet up to run split between Kelly Drive and Oaks. I went to Kelly Drive were we did the loop on MLK to the Falls Bridge and down back Kelly Drive. I chose it because it is about 2/3 of the Philadlephia Distance Run. The last time we did it, I had a bad day and I didn't want my memory of that stretch to be yukky on race day (9/21). I did well and started to get excited about the race.

The next week (last weekend) we got hit with Tropical Storm Hanna which caused the run to be canceled on Saturday and a make up run was scheduled for Sunday at Valley Forge. Dave and I had lots to do on Sunday so I skipped the travel time to Valley Forge, started out at 7 and was home just before 10. I did 15 miles that day. The schedule called for 11 and 15 was supposed to be this week. However, somebody at Kelly Drive the week before suggested we might want to flip the 15 and 11 since the PDR was coming up on the 21st.

However, it turns out I was the only Dork to follow that suggestion. So when we met today there was a plan to combine a few routes to make 15 miles and avoid the out and back that a lot of folks said they were tired of. My mind was set on 11. 15 would have been hard with 11 on my mind, plus the humidity. I decided to stick to out and back twice on the River Trail which amounted to 12 but that was ok. I was soaked when I finished but I did finish and felt pretty good about it. I didn't have anyone from our group with me but there were plenty of people on the trail. So I got to meet new faces and even chatted wth a few.

After I got home and showered I headed out to meet Dave at the Lions Picnic site. My stomach was grumbling at me but I figured there'd be plenty of food there. Unfortunately it was almost an hour before I got to eat. Turn out was poor. I'm not sure if that was from lack of advertising or the weather. Those that were there had a good time, I think. There were enough Lions there that the break down was quick and Dave and I were both home by 5:30.

The Phillies won (although I slept through an inning and a half). The Mets lost. Penn State won. Not a bad day!

Lion of the Year

The Media Lions Club held their 62nd installation night dinner on Tuesday, June 24, 2008. Dave was named "Lion of the Year". This award is given by the outgoing club President. For Dave it was a surprise and an award well - deserved. He puts a lot of time and effort into the club and he is truly honored to be named Lion of the Year.

If you don't know, Lions is a community based organization. Lions are well known for their dedication to ending preventable blindness. They work tirelessly in the community raising funds to be donated each year to local organizations. The Media club raised and donated over $11,000 for the year ending June 30, 2008.

If you live in Media, you have probably seen their hot dog booth at Super Sunday or their every popular crab cake booth at the Fall Food Festival. They also organize the Easter Egg hunt for area children and volunteer to staff the Bike for Sight event in early June. In September the club hosts a family picnic with pig roast, hot dogs, hamburgers and all the fixins and sides. Of course they are always collecting used eyeglasses and frames which are recycled for those in need.

If you'd like more information about Lions events or to become a Lion email us!

Second Saturday and Super Sunday

Media was a buzz of activity this weekend. We began the weekend (after Saturday chores and stuff) with dinner at Quotations Restaurant on State Street in Media. Saturday was Second Saturday so after dinner we strolled State Street visiting the shops that stay open. This month the highlight of Second Saturday was Appalachain Clogging featuring the Fiddlekicks. Dave commented that he thought we were back at Kutztown watching the Hhedown. There were differences though. First, these woman were not all related to the fiddle player (I kid you not. In Kutztown he introduced every participant by name and his relationships to them.) The Fiddlekicks performance was entertaining. The children watching were especially into it. But of course, I forgot the camera so you will have to take my word for it.


Sunday was Super Sunday in Media. The FALL Super Sunday that is. There is a second one in the Spring. State Street is closed to car traffic and open to food and craft booths from the neighborhood and beyond. Yes you can get a deal on packages of tube socks! You can also find clothing, artwork, tools, nick nacks, and the list goes on. You'll just have to come out one time and see for yourself. Dave's Lions Club sells hotdogs at Super Sunday so we spent the day selling hot dogs and cold drinks. The club is also raffling a 42" Plasma TV for $1 a ticket. I'm not sure how those sales went but the hot dogs as always were a hit. And most people can't wait for October food festival on State Street when the club sells crab cake sandwhiches. All proceeds go to their donation fund which is distributed in June of each year. It was a sunny day. A bit humid but not enough to keep people away. The crowd slowed somewhat after 1 PM when the Eagles game started but there was a steady flow of people through 4 PM.


Back to the work week now. Hope you all have a great one!