Buckingham Friends School Run For Peace

QSTARZ BT-Q1300ST GPS Sports Recorder Review - Topia Road, an Interactive Magazine

2011-09-09T09:06:00.000-07:00

QSTARZ BT-Q1300ST GPS Sports Recorder Review - Topia Road, an Interactive Magazine

Do you have a GPS device to record your run on our 5k trails at Buckingham Friends School?

12 Tips for Trail Racing, by Randy Accetta

2011-09-04T11:31:00.000-07:00

Check out the tips below by Randy Accetta from the website: www.azroadrunners.org. While we do not have to deal with some of the trail variables that they do in Tucson, AZ, we do have challenges of our own in Bucks County, PA!

On the BFS Run for Peace 5k you will have to contend with uneven terrain, grassy fields, a stream crossing, and narrow wooded trails. Just be certain to not be too assertive with Tip #2, especially if you have sharp elbows! Make room for yourself with your elbows, but be certain to just keep yourself "wide" by using your elbows, and not to jab your fellow competitor. Enjoy these tips in your preparation for our 2011 BFS 5k!

12 Tips for Trail Racing, by Randy Accetta

1. Know the course: You need to know the terrain so check for single track and sandy washes, for hills and other key landmarks. Most of our trail races are pretty rugged locations, so be nimble and keep an eye on where you put your feet. If possible, jog the course ahead of time so that you can cut the tangents and stay on track.

2. Elbows out at the start: At the start, protect yourself by angling your elbows outward, so that you create space between you and other runners. Don’t knock over the grandmother next to you, but don’t be afraid to be aggressive.

3. Be patient: Unless the course is so narrow that you will never be able to move up during the race, it is best to start within yourself. If you get in oxygen debt too early, you’re in for a long, unhappy race, but an easier beginning will allow you to pass others with authority and surge when needed. Be willing to relax, be patient, and run within yourself.

4. Be aggressive on the hills: Once you’ve worked your way into the race, attack the course. Surge up short hills. Be patient during long hills, then surge at the crest of long hills. Work the downhills. If you find yourself discouraged while running uphill, remember that all things come to an end, and that this, too, will pass.

5. Pass with authority: Racing is a head game and you can break your competitors by running fast when they don’t expect you to and when they don’t want to. Throw in a burst of speed for 50-200 meters as you approach and go around corners. Surge at the crest of hills. Surge at the flat section at the bottom of a downhill. If you can dash past tired runners and quickly distance yourself from them, often they’ll be too discouraged to catch up.

6. Follow those who pass you: When someone passes you, don’t let them gap you. Sticking with them may = give you a burst of positive psychological energy that allows you to maintain the quicker pace – plus, they may lose enthusiasm if they know you’re determined to keep the pace.

7. Relax: You cannot expect yourself to sprint the whole race, so be willing to relax and be patient during parts of the race. Be willing to sit in the pack and let the miles slide by until it’s time to be aggressive

8. Cover the break: When a group breaks away from you, go with it—you don’t need to lead the break, but you must be willing to keep contact. Even if you are fatigued, maintaining contact with the group ahead of you will keep you motivated. When you recover from the surge, you will be well-positioned to advance further.

9. Think quick feet: You can speed up your running cadence by getting your feet down fast and bringing your heels around quickly. Cross country courses in particular force your body to adapt to varied terrain and quick feet will help you navigate treacherous sections of the course.

10. Think quick hands: Quick hands lead to quick feet, so use short, quick arm strokes to drive you forward. On uphills, lean into the hill and keep your hips forward. On downhills, lean down the hill and let gravity give you speed. Avoid wind-milling your arms and keep a normal, fast arm swing.

11. Accelerate around turns: Scampering out of sight is a good way to demoralize opponents and keep yourself aggressive.

12. Be tough: In every race save a few, you’ll reach the point where continuing at your pace seems impossible. Extreme weariness will set in: your legs will ache, your breathing will be labored, and your mind will urge you to back off and save yourself for later. However, if you wish to race well, you won’t give in to this seductive voice. Instead of backing off, you will push ahead, change your cadence, and run on. Regardless of the discomfort, you will soon recover—your breath will return, the aches will fade. Your pride will remain.

Adapted from “How to Run Fast and Beat Your Friends: Tactics and Strategies for Successful Racing,” by Randy Accetta in The Running Times Guide to Breakthrough Running. Ed: Gordon Bakoulis. 1999

BFS Run/Walk for Peace

2011-09-04T09:08:00.001-07:00

Our Trail run for this year promises to be as challenging, and as fun as ever. The start/finish has been relocated to behind the Jane Jackson House adjacent to the Peddler's Village Parking lot. This start/finish takes us entirely off the pavement, and gives us the feel of a true cross country course (special thanks to Steve for "wheeling" the course to give us the exact 5k distance).

The 1 mile fun run for all of our family participants will have the same start/finish at the 5K. The 1 mile promises to bring in some faster mile times for our youngsters since we are eliminating the uphill finish (at the request of more than one family ;-). Not to worry though, it will still be challenging, and there will be some great opportunities for some cool pics with a gorgeous background out in the fields. Bring your cameras!

Hurricane Irene left some of her wrath on our beloved trails but thanks to the hard-work of a BFS school parent (special thanks to Ozzie for 3 days of hard-work) the downed trees, and branches have been cleared.

Speaking of "cleared", I have cleared my schedule for this afternoon, and I am going to give the trails a test run with my spanking new Trail running shoes. I will report back, and let you know how the course runs!

Thanks for reading!

K.C.

Register!

2011-08-31T19:11:00.000-07:00

Have you registered yet for the 3rd Annual Buckingham Friends School Run/Walk for Peace? Get those trail running shoes, and make certain that you are ready for the challenging course that makes our 5k so special.

Returning this year will be our women's winner from 2010, Jenna Fasulo. Will you be joining us? Please pre-register.

School parent, Steve Craig, was out on the course today. He reviewed the course, made a few changes to accomodate a change in the start/finish, and made final measurements for the 5k. This year, the stream bed may not be dry, but it could potentially be flowing. So, be prepared, and bring an extra pair of dry socks for the post-race party!

Email me directly if you have any questions. email: kc@kcwilderco.com

See you on the trails!

K.C.

Ozzie and Melissa at BFS Track & Field Day, 2011

2011-06-04T12:43:00.000-07:00

HEALTHY AND FIT KIDS by Carol Goodrow

2011-06-04T12:28:00.000-07:00

These are some great tips for Buckingham Friends School students as you begin training for the 3rd Annual Buckingham Friends School Run/Walk for Peace. Add the 5k TRAIL run to your calendar now. September 24, 2011. Our goal this year is: 100% student participation (if you don't run we have lots of volunteer opportunities for you).

HEALTHY AND FIT KIDS
10 Tips for Healthy Kids
Practice these simple and basic rules and you'll be on your way to life-long healthy living.
- by Carol Goodrow

1. Exercise for 1 hour every day.

2. Eat fruits and veggies with every meal.

3. Select whole grains over enriched grains.

4. Instead of juice and soda, drink water or no- to low-fat milk.

5. Trim the fat off your meat. Make sure your protein is lean.

6. You need fat, but get your fat from healthy sources: vegetable oils, fatty fish, and almonds

7. Small portion sizes help you stay lean and fit.

8. Start the day with a healthy and substantial breakfast.

9. You don't have to say, "Yes," when someone offers you junk food.

10. Keep a healthy habit journal. Write in it every day.

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Volunteers, BFS

2011-05-10T08:41:00.000-07:00

We are looking for Buckingham Friends school students, and parents who are interested in donating their time, and energy to our event. If you are interested please contact the Race Director, K.C. Wilder @ kc@kcwilderco.com

If you are interested in an individualized training program, please contact us ASAP. We will get you rolling...I mean RUNNING!

Save-the-date

2011-05-10T08:39:00.000-07:00

Save-the-date for the 3rd Annual Buckingham Friends School Run/Walk for Peace event on September 24, 2011. Once again, we will have a scenic, and epic trail run! Join us?

2010 Results, Overall

2010-09-26T12:21:00.000-07:00

Buckingham Friends School
2nd Annual 5k Run/Walk for Peace
September 25, 2010

OVERALL RACE RESULTS

TOP TEAM: Cheetahs Melissa Moreno,Madison Moreno,Rachel Parasky,Ally Small

Place Runner # Finish Time
1 204 20:25.3 Carl Goldschmidt
2 121 21:44.9 Jenna Fasulo
3 138 21:58.1 Ralph Oswald
4 209 22:28.4 Kareem Afzal
5 185 24:19.1 Robert Powell
6 105 24:22.3 Chris Antar
7 193 24:37.8 Mike Palmer
8 151 25:12.9 Brian Spitzer
9 192 25:56.4 James Blair
10 107 25:58.6 Andrew Bright
11 203 26:01.4 Lauren Yannarella
12 221 26:09.6 Danielle Griffiths
13 212 26:15.4 Joe Huttemann
14 120 26:29.0 Brent Eaton
15 188 26:43.9 Mark Westmoreland
16 191 27:16.4 Michael Borish
17 118 27:20.1 Jack Datin
18 126 27:23.0 Austin Henry
19 132 27:24.5 Ted Kuriger
20 184 27:27.4 Ian Lawrence
21 136 27:32.6 Mark Mecke
22 217 28:21.3 Al McGonigal
23 187 28:43.9 Ken Scary
24 119 28:45.0 Rich Donaher
25 106 28:58.9 Chris Antoniello
26 174 29:02.3 Rachel Parasky
27 182 29:03.5 Peter Finelli
28 194 29:09.9 Patrick McGonigal
29 154 29:12.2 Steve Voorhees
30 137 29:13.5 Wendy Mecke
31 112 29:17.5 Robert Cavallaro
32 117 29:21.2 Jim Csolak
33 181 29:24.5 Peter Finelli
34 101 30:04.8 Mateen Afzal
35 214 30:45.1 David Gross
36 153 31:03.3 Joe Thim
37 103 31:10.2 Anthony Alessi
38 144 31:13.1 Kristina Shea
39 127 31:23.0 Sharon Jessup
40 172 31:38.2 Madison Moreno
41 167 31:56.3 Deanne McBeath
42 122 32:18.3 Heidi Feigles
43 173 32:20.3 Susan Pajer
44 125 32:22.3 Jennifer Harbert
45 195 33:00.5 Denise Kruse
46 220 33:30.3 Howard Shotz
47 171 34:14.2 Melissa Moreno
48 186 34:37.1 Carrie Scary
49 143 34:52.1 Sage Scarlett
50 150 35:09.2 John Spitzer
51 198 35:11.3 Hannah Roman
52 134 35:11.6 Russell MacMullan
53 109 35:17.5 Sarah Buschi
54 102 35:28.2 Aemen Afzal
55 158 35:31.0 Fran Besack
56 114 35:33.1 Karen Chellew
57 179 35:34.6 Betsy Cepparulo
58 104 35:46.6 Barlow Antar
59 218 35:49.3 Tracy Mangione
60 168 36:24.4 Jen McHugh
61 111 36:26.4 Max Cavallaro
62 169 37:40.1 Marcia Miller
63 201 38:26.1 Ben Morris
64 202 38:32.0 Todd Morris
65 215 38:33.4 David Redenbaugh
66 222 38:49.2 Liam Rodgers
67 141 38:51.0 Shawn Rodgers
68 128 38:54.1 Sharman Johnson
69 180 39:02.9 Carol MacMullan
70 196 39:11.4 Alex Cavallaro
71 208 39:20.9 Hakeem Afzal
72 211 39:29.0 Emma Huttemann
73 145 39:45.1 Jim Sheehan
74 146 40:08.2 Cathy Sheehan
75 210 40:09.6 David Huttemann
76 213 40:11.3 Jena Huttemann
77 176 40:12.7 Ally Small
78 152 40:19.1 Hillary Sptizer
79 197 40:47.9 Stan Klein
80 133 41:01.7 Daniel Loscalzo
81 149 41:37.2 Cooper Mey Sorin
82 177 42:10.9 Amanda Szyznal
83 116 43:01.1 Melissa Clayton
84 148 43:03.7 Denise Sorin
85 175 43:08.8 Laura Polaski
86 170 43:28.6 Jessica Moffett
87 131 43:44.4 Richard Krisher
88 130 43:45.7 Ann Krisher
89 108 44:34.9 Amanda Buschi
90 162 44:36.4 Kristina Gregory
91 113 44:42.9 Kelly Chamberlain
92 124 44:44.3 Richard Halstrick
93 156 45:15.1 Anna Arnold
94 163 45:16.2 Brian Gregory
95 190 45:47.3 Maya Lomax
96 189 45:50.3 Charles Lomax
97 115 45:58.7 Lucy Clayton
98 123 50:34.9 Diego Forest
99 159 50:59.0 Da'Jon Bethea
100 164 51:01.8 Zaakhira Johnson
101 161 51:02.8 Francis Fortunato
102 206 51:16.2 Haley Salmon
103 207 51:17.9 Layla Afzal
104 205 51:44.1 Erin Wolfe
105 142 51:56.4 Andrea Santoro
106 139 52:30.6 Jane Oswald
107 140 52:31.7 Sam Oswald
108 216 1.09:23.5 Beverly Jacoby

11th Annual Peace Fair

2010-09-12T16:26:00.000-07:00

After the 5k, stay for live music, peace exhibits, kids' games, and traditional/vegetarian fare.

The Peace Fair is from 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM.

Admission is free!

For more details visit, www.peacefair.org

Run or Walk with us!

2010-09-11T15:18:00.000-07:00

Ozzie: The Other Side of the Lens

2010-09-11T09:54:00.001-07:00

A glimpse of 5k Committee member, Ozzie, who was the master-mind behind the conceptualization, and actualization of the BFS trail net-work. He is a photographer, and therefore, he is usually the one taking the photos. Nice to see you on the other side of the lens, Ozzie.

If you are interested in learning more about the course, we will be meeting at the Jane Jackson House on the BFS campus on Sunday at 10:00 am. Join us to clear trails, or get a preview of the 2010 course!

Behind The Scenes With Jim Dunn

2010-09-11T09:28:00.000-07:00

Keeping Posted September 2010

2010-09-08T08:26:00.000-07:00

The 5k is mentioned in Keeping Posted (see excerpt below).

Register today!!
5k Run/Walk for Peace
Saturday, September 25

9:00 am 1 mile fun run
9:30am 5k trail run

Register on-line at imAthlete.com
Visit the race website www.bfsrunforpeace.org for full details

T-shirts, awards, and fun for everyone - sign up today!!
After the race, join the Peace Fair starting at 11am.

And, a bonus excerpt from Keeping Posted is regarding the BFS Scarecrow. Check-it-out!

The BFS Scarecrow 2010

"Ug, Ug and Away!", this year's BFS Scarecrow created by the 2nd grade class, is now on display in Peddler's Village. Voting has started and will continue for the next 3weeks so we are encouraging all friends and BFS families to stop by and cast your vote. Winners will be announced and posted on their website by Saturday, October 2. Ballots are available at the hospitality center in the lobby of the Cock and Bull Restaurant. Thanks for supporting our entry!!

Melissa Clayton
2nd Grade Class Parent

Thanks to Shawn, Renee, and Liam Rodgers

2010-09-08T08:14:00.000-07:00

Special thanks the Rodgers for their sponsorship of our 5k! This family is dedicated to making our 5k a success for this 2010, and many years to come. As Race Director, I am thrilled to have Renee Rodgers on board. She has contributed to this 5k on so many levels. Renee, your time, interest and energy are truly appreciated. Shawn, thanks for your input, 30 second "commercial" and asking the right questions. Jack and Tom are so psyched that Liam will once again be participating in the 1 mile Fun Run this year. See you on the trails!

Thanks to the Bright Family

2010-08-28T10:16:00.001-07:00

Novel Obstacles

2010-08-18T12:46:00.000-07:00

The potential of a 5k Trail run at BFS was seen through the eyes of someone who loves the great outdoors. I walked, and ran some of the newly minted trails on the BFS grounds in my free time, and was in awe of the quiet splendor in our own backyard. The trails seemed to smile back at me as I ran on some of the more physically demanding sections. It felt right to be dodging obstacles, and searching for adventure on these trails. Complete with novel obstacles from high grass, to rocks to roots, this was a trail run complete with unpredictable footing, and variable gradients. However, the Inaugural BFS Run/Walk for Peace in 2009 lacked one outstanding natural obstacle. And, fortunately, in 2010 we have purposely drawn upon experience, and added (drum roll, please) a stream crossing. Yes, really, truly...a small, albiet real, stream crossing at approximately mile 1. Wear those trail running shoes for stability, traction, and crossing that stream with miraculous ease. Can't wait to see you out there in 2010!

Newly Mapped and Measured 5k Course, Rough Draft

2010-08-11T14:43:00.000-07:00

Run For Peace: Join our FB page!

2010-08-10T19:01:00.000-07:00

Run For Peace: Join our FB page!

Registration Form

2010-08-10T18:32:00.000-07:00

After the Run
Enjoy Buckingham Friends
11th Annual Peace Fair.
Coupon to all race participants for a free
Peace Fair activity or refreshment.

BUCKINGHAM FRIENDS SCHOOL 5K RUN / WALK FOR PEACE – SEPTEMBER 25, 2010
WAIVER: I know that running in a foot race is a potentially
hazardous activity. I should not enter and run unless I am
medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by any
and all decisions of a race official relative to my ability to
safely complete the run. I assume all risks associated with
running participants, the effects of weather, including high
heat and humidity or extreme cold, traffic and conditions of
the trail, all such risks being known and appreciated by me.
In consideration of granting the undersigned permission,
having read this waiver, I, for myself and anyone entitled to
act on my behalf, waive, release and forever discharge
Racing Resources, Buckingham Friends School,
Buckingham Friends Meeting, Dave and Karen Thompson,
Peddler’s Village, their officers, directors, employees and
the owner and all sponsors, their representatives and
successors from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising
out of my participation in this event even if caused in whole
or in part by any negligence, strict liability, actions or
inactions of the Released Parties. As a licensee, I assume
the risk of all dangerous conditions on or about the
premises and waive notice of the existence of any such
conditions. I grant permission to all the foregoing groups to
use any photographs, motion pictures, recordings or other
record of this event for any legitimate purpose, without
compensation. I understand that this is a trail race not
intended for baby joggers, headphones, skates,
rollerblades, and pets on leashes, and I will abide by
these guidelines.

NAME
STREET ADDRESS
CITY, STATE, ZIP
DAY PHONE EVENING PHONE
EMAIL ADDRESS EMERGENCY PHONE (NOT YOUR OWN)
TEAM NAME:
GENDER AGE D.O.B. T-SHIRT Size RACE
M (on race day) MM-DD-YY YS YM YL 5k
F ________ ____________ S M L XL 1 Mile
1 MILE FUN RUN/WALK – 9:00 AM
5K TRAIL RUN / WALK – 9:30 AM
The 5k course is a beautiful trail run through the hills and wooded campus of Buckingham Friends
School. Trail includes one small stream crossing. Everyone is welcome to walk or run– athletes,
amateurs, runners, walkers, adults, children and groups.
T-SHIRTS
Custom-designed souvenir t-shirts provided for all advance registrants. Youth and adult sizes,including women’s style tees.
AWARDS
Prizes for top three men and women overall, top team, and top three men and women in each age group: under 10, 10 to 19, 20 to 29, 30 to 39, 40 to 49, 50 to 59, 60 to 69, 70 +.

COURSE MAP & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Available at www.bfsrunforpeace.org

REGISTRATION
5k: $25 for individuals, $20 for team members, if received by Wednesday, September 22nd.
Fun Run: $15 for adults, $10 for children 12 and under.
Register online at www.bfsrunforpeace.org
OR BY MAIL: Make checks payable to Buckingham Friends School, PO Box 159, Lahaska, PA 18931
Race Day Registration: 8:00 am, 5k: $30, Fun Run: $20 adults, $10 children 12 and under.

PARKING
Parking is available courtesy of Peddler’s Village.
Park south of the carousel near the entrance to Buckingham Friends School.

PROCEEDS
All proceeds benefit Buckingham Friends School
and its programs to promote equality, peace, service and community.

SATURDAY
SEPTEMBER 25
Race Number (for office use only)
Buckingham Friends School
5k Run / Walk for Peace
1 Mile Fun Run
www.bfsrunforpeace.org

Buckingham Friends School
5684 York Rd, Lahaska, PA
at the intersection of Rts. 202 & 263
Team Information
Form a team for the 5k run and save $5 on your entry fee. A Team is a group of 4 or more individuals. Team members
can consist of family, friends, co-workers, classmates, athletes or anyone else you can recruit. Team members can be any combination of runners, walkers and/or kids. Each team must have a Team Name. Team members can register
for the 5k at the reduced rate of $20 per person for pre-registration only.

Team Registration
Team members must register individually indicating they are members of the team. Team members register at a
reduced fee of $20 if registered by September 22nd.
Note: If you sign up at the reduced rate and your team has less than 4 people registered by September 22nd then you
will need to pay the additional $5 for registration at check-in.
Team Scoring
Team award to the top team. Team winner is determined by fastest four team members.
Sponsors / Volunteers
Are you interested in sponsoring the event or volunteering on the day of the race?

Please contact:
Renee Rodgers for sponsorship opportunities: reneerodgers@comcast.net
Lisa Cook to volunteer on race day: lisakcook@aol.com
About Buckingham Friends School
Proceeds from this race benefit Buckingham Friends School, an independent Quaker school founded in 1794 and one
of the 12 oldest continuously operating schools in the United States. The school welcomes students of any race, color,
faith, national or ethnic origin and works to instill values that guide students in caring for the people and resources of
the world. The school is guided by the Quaker values of community, equality, service, simplicity, integrity, stewardship,
and peace.
Buckingham Friends School students express their global commitment by participating in the school’s international
Joint Environmental Mission (JEM) and a variety of service projects and fund-raising efforts throughout the year.
These projects are conceived of, planned and carried out with the help of the JEM and Outreach student committees.
Through these efforts, the school community has been able to forge lifelong, collaborative international relationships
and provide much needed goods and services to schools and communities around the world.
Buckingham Friends School is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization. Donations to the school are tax-deductible as
permitted by law. For more information about Buckingham Friends School and its programs please visit www.bfs.org.

Inspiring a lifelong love of learning,
nurturing a respect for the Light in every person,
and fostering a sense of spiritual community

Run For Peace

2010-08-10T18:07:00.000-07:00

2010-08-10T18:03:00.000-07:00

Delegation of Work Jobs

2010-08-09T20:03:00.000-07:00

Delegation of responsibilities sent prior to work on BFS Trail system (courtesy of Ozzie).

Jim will drive the Bobcat.
Kevin will drive the ATV.
Mike will drive the Gator.
K.C. and I will rake.

Ok, assigned jobs were completed. However, it was my observation that Kevin had WAY too much FUN driving the ATV! Perhaps, that is the coveted job.

Thanks to everyone involved. And, special thanks to Jim Dunn for being so flexible, kind, and interested in making our 5k a success.

Jim, Kevin, Mike, and Ozzie--I was amazed at the fast, and efficient system that was created. Ozzie, thanks for your organization. Jim, thanks for lending us your time, and use of your company's equipment. Mike, thanks for letting us know that lunch was delivered (which was fabulous, btw Ozzie). Kevin, thanks for reminding us that work can be fun.

And, finally, thanks to Steve for clearing the 2nd part of the trail parallel to the cinder course up to the Buckingham Meeting House, and for measuring out our exact 5k distance (more than once--yes, your patience, and perseverence is much appreciated). We now have an exceptionally unique, and safe course for all.

Re-vamped Course for 2010

2010-08-09T19:45:00.000-07:00

The 5k course was re-designed for 2010. Expect an epic stream crossing, challenging hills, and magnificent views. You will be thrilled with this year's course. Thanks to an amazing team of volunteers we have new trails, and many of the trails have been resurfaced with wood chips. Keep on coming back to this blog for more exciting updates!

5k Run on Saturday, May 22 at 9:00 am

2010-05-12T07:49:00.000-07:00

Another Friend's school in the area, United Friends School, has followed our tradition, and are hosting a 5k!

Join us!

5K RUN at Nockamixon State Park SATURDAY, MAY 22 at 9:00 a.m. ... United Friends School. 1018 West Broad St. Quakertown, PA 18951

United Friends School's mission is to make each day an inspiring learning experience guided by the Quaker testimonies of simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality and service.

Dove Tile Award

2009-09-28T14:20:00.000-07:00

Inspired by Melissa

2009-09-28T14:06:00.000-07:00

Hey K.C.,

I just wanted to tell you what a blast the race was. I loved it and it has inspired many to get out and run, walk or do whatever makes you feel good. I enjoyed seeing everyone out there in the meadow walking, running and smiling. Hats off to everyone involved.

Thanks again, K.C.

Melissa Clayton

What a Wonderful Day by Lisa Cook

2009-09-28T07:52:00.000-07:00

What a WONDERFUL day !!! Thanks for letting me join in on such a well orchestrated inaugural event!!!
What's next?
Thanks Again!

Lisa

Wonderful Event

2009-09-28T06:49:00.000-07:00

It was a wonderful event and so much fun!!! Thank you, all, for your energy, enthusiasm, wisdom and dedication to making this first year such a success.

Enjoy the day, everyone!
Diane

All Ran Smoothly by Renee and Shawn

2009-09-28T06:47:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone,

Thanks for all the enthusiam and effort today! I agree with Kelli, all ran smoothly today and everyone enjoyed the event.

We will also send a thank you momento to all of our sponsors. A suggestion was a picture from the event, if someone has digital image suggestions please forward to me. I will put some examples together and review with this team.

We are looking forward to next year's 5K!

Renee and Shawn

Congratulations

2009-09-28T06:42:00.000-07:00

KC – Congratulations on doing an amazing job with the 5K run. You had a beautiful day, great turnout, the course was well-marked and challenging (I use that term loosely), and there was plenty of support along the way. I think/hope you met your fundraising goal for this event. Everyone had a great time. Nicely done!

Lise

PS Consideration for next year -- you may want to add just a few more hills to the course. J

Great Work Everyone by Kelli Scarlett

2009-09-28T06:40:00.000-07:00

Great work everyone! I don't think I have ever seen a first year event go so smoothly! Results are up on the web site and the site now reflects our post race status and thanking the sponsors! Please send me any photos you would like me to put up.

Thanks to all - good work!

Peace, Kelli

Pleasure to Participate by Andrew Bright

2009-09-28T06:38:00.000-07:00

Scott

Thanks for your kind words - it was a pleasure to participate in the run for peace. KC had a fantastic idea and pulled together a great team; being able to play a small part in the team was really rewarding.

For the Brights the first year as part of the BFS family was great, the chance to participate in the run for peace was a wonderful way to round out the first year and start the second -taking part in the one mile run with Jacob and all the other kids was a real highlight.

best wishes
andrew

To the Run for Peace Committee

2009-09-28T06:34:00.001-07:00

To the Run for Peace Committee,

I just wanted to send you a quick note to express my thanks and congratulations on the terrific job you did with the 5K race. The event was a great success, and I have no doubt it will grow into the future. Your commitment, hard work, and energy did not go unnoticed, and the school and its students have benefitted greatly from all you did. I know that many others helped as well, but you were the core that kept it moving. Thank you again. I hope you all get a well deserved break this weekend. You earned it!

Yours,

Scott

Scott Baytosh
Head of School
Buckingham Friends School
P.O. Box 159
Lahaska, PA 18931
215-794-7491

Race Day Captured by Denise Sorin

2009-09-28T06:18:00.000-07:00

Hello all!

I wanted to share a few comments with you that I heard before, during and after the race....

Beautiful course
Breathtaking
A perfect balance between nature and fitness. It made me feel complete.
Very well organized.
Great Shirts
Very well marked
I never knew this was back here!
Maybe I'll become a runner.
I'm going to train for next year.
Brutal hills
Demanding course-really great
Magnificent Tiles for the Finishers
So cool that all the kids got hand-made medals. So unique.

And I have to say, everyone came in smiling (well at least after they crossed the finish).

Thank you for letting me be part of the team-it was an honor.

-Denise

Start of the Fun Run!

2009-09-28T06:11:00.000-07:00

2009 Was a Smashing Success!

2009-09-28T06:04:00.000-07:00

Thank you to everyone who participated in our Inaugural BFS 5k Run/Walk for Peace, and Fun Run. What a truly extraordinary day!

Awesome website/promotional material.

2009-08-02T10:08:00.000-07:00

While I am expressing gratitude. Special thanks to Kelli Scarlett on putting together a fabulous website in such a short amount of time.

And, another special thanks to Diane Eilbacher for the energy, and dedication to making our event a success.

Race Committee Members

2009-08-02T10:03:00.000-07:00

Race Committee Members-Just a mention of THANKS!

Denise Sorin
Elissa Heinrichs
Andrew Bright
Renee Rodgers

K.C. Wilder, Chair

Sponsor, Diane Boerner, Nursing Care Services

2009-08-02T09:58:00.000-07:00

Diane, Thank you so much for coming on-board as a Sponsor for our 5k! Your sponsorship is very much appreciated.

T-shirt Sponsor, D.S. Craig Trucking

2009-08-02T09:56:00.001-07:00

Thanks so much to D.S. Craig Trucking for being the Sponsor of our Race T-shirts!

Registration Form, Print and Mail

2009-07-24T13:03:00.000-07:00

After the Run Enjoy Buckingham Friends 10th Annual Peace Fair.

Coupon to all race participants for a free Peace Fair activity or refreshment.

BUCKINGHAM FRIENDS SCHOOL 5K RUN / WALK FOR PEACE – SEPTEMBER 26, 2009
WAIVER: I know that running in a foot race is a
potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter and run
unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree
to abide by any and all decisions of a race official
relative to my ability to safely complete the run. I
assume all risks associated with running participants,
the effects of weather, including high heat and humidity
or extreme cold, traffic and conditions of the trail, all
such risks being known and appreciated by me. In
consideration of granting the undersigned permission,
having read this waiver, I, for myself and anyone entitled
to act on my behalf, waive, release and forever
discharge Racing Resources, Buckingham Friends
School, Buckingham Friends Meeting, Peddler’s Village,
it’s officers, directors, employees and the owner and all
sponsors, their representatives and successors from all
claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my
participation in this event even if caused in whole or in
part by any negligence, strict liability, actions or
inactions of the Released Parties. As a licensee, I
assume the risk of all dangerous conditions on or about
the premises and waive notice of the existence of any
such conditions. I grant permission to all the foregoing
groups to use any photographs, motion pictures,
recordings or other record of this event for any
legitimate purpose, without compensation.

NAME

STREET ADDRESS

CITY,

STATE,

ZIP

DAY PHONE

EVENING PHONE

EMAIL ADDRESS

EMERGENCY PHONE (NOT YOUR OWN)

SCHOOL, CLUB OR COMPANY TEAM

GENDER AGE D.O.B. T-SHIRT Size RACE
M (on race day) MM-DD-YY YS YM YL 5k
F ________ ____________ S M L XL 1 Mile

PARTICIPANT’S SIGNATURE DATE PARENT OR GUARDIAN SIGNATURE (IF PARTICIPANT IS UNDER AGE 18) DATE

1 MILE FUN RUN/WALK – 8:30 AM
5K TRAIL RUN / WALK – 9:00 AM
The 5k course is a beautiful trail run through the hills and wooded campus of Buckingham Friends School. Everyone is welcome – athletes, amateurs, runners, walkers, adults, children and groups.

T-SHIRTS
Custom-designed souvenir t-shirts provided for all advance registrants. Youth and adult sizes, including women’s style tees.

AWARDS
Prizes for top three men and women overall, and top three men and women in each age group: under 10, 10 to 19, 20 to 29, 30 to 39, 40 to 49, 50 to 59, 60 to 69, 70 +.

COURSE MAP & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Available at www.bfsrunforpeace.org

REGISTRATION
$25 for 5k and $10 for fun run if received by Thursday, September 21st.
Register online at www.active.com
OR BY MAIL: Make checks payable to Buckingham Friends School
c/o Racing Resources, PO Box 262, Warrington, PA 19876
Race Day Registration: 7:30 am, $30 for 5k and $10 for fun run.

PARKING
Parking is available courtesy of Peddler’s Village.
Park south of the carousel near the entrance to Buckingham Friends School.

PROCEEDS
All proceeds benefit Buckingham Friends School’s Joint Environmental Mission,
an international program with partner schools throughout the world.

For more information, visit www.bfs.org/global_commitment

Buckingham Friends School
5k Run / Walk for Peace
1 Mile Fun Run
SATURDAY
SEPTEMBER 26

www.bfsrunforpeace.org

Buckingham Friends School
5684 York Rd, Lahaska, PA
at the intersection of Rts. 202 & 263

Race Number (for office use only)

Sponsor, Hello, Sports Fans!

2009-07-24T12:52:00.000-07:00

Hello, Sports Fans! in Lahaska, Peddler's Village is a race sponsor. Thank you so much! Hello, Sports Fans! has professional and team apparel for all ages. We were surprised to find that they even sell shin guaurds, and soccer cleats for youngsters!

Sponsor, The Athletic Shoe Shop

2009-07-24T12:49:00.001-07:00

We are so excited to have The Athletic Shoe Shop located in Doylestown, and Newtown, PA as sponsors of our 5k! Check out their website at www.theathleticshoeshop.com

5k Run/Walk for Peace Parking/Directions

2009-07-08T18:28:00.000-07:00

Parking is adjacent to Buckingham Friends School in the Peddler's Village Parking Area.

The address to use for www.mapquest.com is:

Peddler's Village
Route 202 & Route 263
Lahaska, PA 18931

Host of the 5k Run/Walk for Peace, Buckingham Friends School

2009-07-08T17:37:00.001-07:00

Scenic Trail Run on Buckingham Friends School Campus

2009-07-08T16:58:00.000-07:00

The Buckingham Friends School 5k Run/Walk for Peace Benefits JEM Program

2009-07-08T16:30:00.001-07:00

The Buckingham Friends School 5k Run/Walk for Peace Benefits The JEM Program

The mission of JEM is to help children of all nations walk this earth together in balance with the environment.

The JEM (Joint Environmental Mission) program brings children to the awareness that protecting the fragile fabric of life on this planet requires new ways of thinking about and relating to all life on Earth by helping them to understand that environmental harms to one nation, eventually affect all nations. Likewise, environmental benefits to one nation are eventually shared by all nations. JEM brings children to the awareness that the key to finding solutions to environmental problems is in the cooperation of international communities. JEM helps children develop a new global view of world security, one which is grounded in communication, understanding, and tolerance rather than military strength.

Australia 2006
The JEM program was founded in 1991 by a collaboration of Soviet and Buckingham Friends School teachers and now consists of permanent partner schools in Russia, India, China, Australia, Ecuador, Haiti, Hawaii, Africa and France. JEM partner schools engage in yearly home-stay exchanges. Every three to five years, Buckingham Friends School holds an Earth Summit with student and teacher representatives from all of the JEM partner schools throughout the world. The Earth Summit provides a unique opportunity for elementary-aged children to develop patience, cultural understanding and a tolerance for different points of view as they collaborate on Earth Summit projects, engage in simulation games and discuss their fears and hopes for the future.

Resource: Buckingham Friends School website. www.bfs.org

Register for Buckingham Friends School 5k Run/Walk for Peace on www.active.com

2009-07-08T14:23:00.000-07:00

The Inaugural Buckingham Friends School 5k Run/Walk for Peace

Benefits: Joint Environmentmental Mission (JEM)

Register now!

1 Mile Fun Run for children is at 8:30 am

5k Run/Walk is at 9:00 am

5k Run/Walk on the scenic campus of Buckingham Friends School. You will love this trail run. Fun, beautiful, and rolling hills.

T-shirts guaranteed for all entrants who pre-register!