PRETZEL CITY SPORTS’ 12th ANNUAL GATHERING OF THE "WARM, WACKY AND WOEFUL", THE

DOUBLE TROUBLE

15K & 30K TRAIL RUN(S)
Sunday, June 28, 2009 * 10:00 AM * No Entry Limit!
Swimming Pool@French Creek State Park, Morgantown, PA

Participating Race in the U.S.A. Track & Field Off-Road Championship

Elizabeth Taylor, from her 40's on, grew to the size of a small Micronesian island & developed a deep relationship with Michael Jackson, who is to "normal behavior" what Abba is to "hip hop". Despite this, she got married 8 times over 35 years. Actually, her one hubby died but he may have wanted to as a result of the diva's sometime edgy personality. Then there's CNN's Larry King. Larry's been dead for over 20 years but someone forgot to tell him. In the process, he has decomposed to nothing more than skin & bones, and they continue to dress the body in questionable apparel; bow ties & suspenders aren't that great a look even for the living, let alone the dead. And yet, over the same 35 years, this human Shar Pei managed to get 7 women way out of his league to agree to "wedded bliss" with him for varying short periods of time. Why did these two go thru spouses faster than a chili dog thru a colon? 'Cause they COULD!! They had the right of "CHOICE". They could "choose" to marry, they could "choose" who they married and they could "choose" when they wanted to put that person "out with the recycling." Our right to "choose" separates us from places where your life partner is set by your parents presenting the parents of the spouse you've never met with 3 mules, a Yucca plant and 4 hard-to-find Pez dispensers from the 60's.
The Double Trouble Trail Run is all about "choice" as well. All runners start at the same time, where all "choose" to run the demented but beautiful, rustic & shaded 15k loop (several lake vistas but no water crossings) and some "choose" to throw caution & their medical deductible to the wind and run that loop a 2nd time to get in 30k. Change your "choice" of distances at any time! You'll declare your preference beforehand but it's as non-binding as Larry & Liz's "til death do us part's" & there are awards for both distances. You can "choose" to carry water or just get hydrated at the 3 water stops per loop and you can "choose" between a short sleeve shirt or tank, "choose" to take a free shower or stain the car upholstery beyond repair on the way home, "choose" to eat the great post race refreshments or pick that day to start a new diet, etc. You can "choose" to pay to enter the pool that is just yards from the finish and sit in it while trying to forget you ever signed up for this in the first place. You can even "choose" to stay home but that would be about the ONLY decision that is even stupider than entering this race. The DT 15k/30k is a wonderful race that celebrates our right to "choose" in life, no matter how bad a choice it is! LEGAL LINGO: YOU RACE AT YOUR OWN RISK & ARE SOLEY RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR WELFARE WHILE RACING! If you "choose" to run off course, a course that Stevie Wonder could follow, then it is likely that we will "choose" not to look for you; waiting till later in the summer when the body starts to emit a smell reminiscent of any town named "Sulfur Springs". Instead, if nicked or "not into it", you find us at the finish or at an aide station , not the other way around. Plus, our EMS crew wants to sit pool side and look at the two-pieces; not your mangled meniscus. Due to summer conditions, this race can be challenging so entry is forbidden for 1) runners under 18 (16 & 17 year olds OK if a parent in attendance), 2) anyone who thinks we should have drug testing at a trail run for any other reason than to determine its quality and 3) any person who thinks Octo-Mom would be a good catch because she "Loves Kids"…….. "A Lot"!!

Entry: Race starts at 10 A.M.; reg. opens at 8:45. $28 if postmarked by Wed, June 10, includes a choice of either a regular short sleeve or sleeveless tank top shirt; $34 after cutoff & day of race while shirts last; $27 when they’re gone. FEW “EXTRA” SHIRTS PRINTED over our pre-reg needs so if you want some type to proof that you are "slow of mind" other than your Dale Earnhardt PJ's, PRE-ENTER even if the cutoff has passed!! Post race entries get first shot at remaining shirts. We race in any & all weather; no refunds, no mailed shirts/awards, no thongs!

NOTE: MUST FINISH THE 1ST LOOP IN 2 HRS TO BE ALLOWED TO RUN THE 30K.

Extras: Finishing award to all finishers (some mailed if # of finishers higher than projected), covered registration area, modern johns that will smell OK until I use them, SHOWERS w/HOT WATER (runners only), decent hot and cold post race grub, instant results, results on pretzelcitysports.com within 2-3 days, WELL marked course if no one screws with it, tons of parking, 3 water stops per loop (some with munchies; may still wish to carry water if super-hot), ambulance on site, band at finish, a course that is accessible at several spots in mid race by car, bike or Polish Cable Car (which, to some, is a car that you have to start with jumper cables). Call park at (610) 582-9680 to camp. Fishing, swimming (next to registration & open to public but not free), Mt biking, canoeing, grills/tables, playground, frisbee golf, snack bar near start.

Awards
M & F 1st & 2nd in each race plus:
15K: 18-29: 5M, 4F 30-39: 5M, 4F 40-49: 5M, 4F 50-59: 5M, 3F 60+: 4M, 2F 70+: 1M
30K: 18-29: 4M, 3F 30-39: 4M, 3F 40-49: 4M, 3F 50-59: 4M, 2F (inc. all F over 50) 60+: 2M

Directions: From Reading: Take Rt. 422 East of Reading about 6 miles. Take Rt. 82 South to 2nd light in Birdsboro; left on Rt. 724 East. About 1 mile; go right onto Rt. 345 South. Park is 5 miles ahead on right. Enter park; go to south side of Hopewell Lake (next to pool by lake, follow signs).

From Phila: Take Rt. 422 West to Rt 100 South in Pottstown, Take Rt 100S to first exit, Rt 724 West. Go about 6 miles toward Birdsboro until you reach Rt. 345 South. Take left on Rt 345 (can’t go right). Park is 5 miles ahead on right. Enter park; go to south side of Hopewell Lake (next to pool by lake, follow signs).

Alt. Way from West: Take PA Turnpike Morgantown exit, go east on Rt 23 until 345 North, take 345N to 1st Park road. Enter & go to T, go right, then go right again to back of lake next to pool.

Alt. Way from East: PA turnpike to Downingtown exit, go Rt 100 North to Rt 23 West, take 23 W until 345 North, take 345 N until 1st Park road. Enter, go to T, go right, then right again to back of lake next to pool.

ANOTHER alt way from West: Take Downingtown exit, Rt 100 N to Rt 401 W (or N) toward Elverson. Rt 401W eventually crosses Rt 345N , which is the road that French Creek Park is on. Turn right, cross Rt 23, go about 4 miles North to Park

on-line registration via credit card available on www.pretzelcitysports.com
(closes at 11:59 PM on June 24-nominal service charge applies)

Click here to go to online registration

INSURED BY THE ROAD RUNNERS CLUB OF AMERICA

Check Payable to & Mailed to (with waiver): Pretzel City Sports, 112 W. 36TH ST., READING, PA 19606
Race Wrangler: Ron Horn, rhornpcs@aol.com , 610-779-2668, www.pretzelcitysports.com
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WAIVER: I know that running a trail run is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter or run unless I am medically able & properly trained. I also know that there will be traffic, winter hazards, debris, and poor footing on the course and assume the risk for running on it. I also assume any or all other risks associated with running or attending the race including but not limited to falls, contact with other participants, the affects of the weather, the conditions of the roads and getting lost, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. Knowing these facts, and in consideration of your accepting my entry fee, I hereby for myself, my heirs, executors, administrators or anyone else who might claim on my behalf, covenant not to sue, and waive, release and discharge Pretzel City Sports, French Creek State Park, PA Dept of Conservation & Natural Resources, all municipalities in which the event is held, the race committee, volunteers, all other organizations directly or indirectly associated with the race, any or all sponsors including their agents, employees, assigns or anyone acting on their behalf, or anyone else associated in any way with this race, from any or all claims or liability for death, personal injury or property damage of any kind or nature whatsoever arising out of , or in the course of, my participation in this event. This waiver extends to all claims of every kind or nature whatsoever; foreseen or unforeseen, known or unknown. Also, By entering this race, I am granting permission to Pretzel City Sports to use any pictures or likenesses of me secured at the event in any way they see fit without review, restriction or compensation. I HAVE READ & UNDERSTAND THIS WAIVER:

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