The Day That Running Kicked My Butt
Blog Update from Running Ambassador Chris Stuchko
News
Dodging Winter Setbacks
Blog Update from Running Ambassador Sarah Monte I am supposed to be writing about the challenges of running in the cold weather of winter, but this month cold weather hasn’t really been an issue. The challenges have been severe rain storms, unseasonably hot weather, the… Read More »Dodging Winter Setbacks
Begins Here
Blog Update from Running Ambassador Chris Stuchko The email arrives in your inbox and it feels like Christmas morning for runners. The subject line reads “Download the Official St. Luke’s Training Plan.” It is at this moment when you know it is happening and there… Read More »Begins Here
My Winter Training Begins
The cold, dark days of winter make it difficult to motivate to do anything let alone go out and run but soon spring will be here and it always feels great to have a solid base of training to help enjoy running on those warmer days.
Expo and Youth Run Location Change
Attention Runners: Holiday Inn Allentown Center City will be closed for renovation in 2018 thus impacting both the Race Expo and the St. Luke’s Youth Run. Both events will be moved, information is below. Race Expo St. Luke’s West End Medical Center 501 Cetronia Road,… Read More »Expo and Youth Run Location Change
Running Ambassador: Sarah Monte
I have been doing this half marathon since 1999 when it was the Rodale Press Half Marathon. Throughout the years I have lived in many different places and always made it a priority to come home to run this race. My immediate family still live… Read More »Running Ambassador: Sarah Monte
Running Ambassador: Chris Stuchko
I am a 35-year-old father to three wonderful children – Cole (9), Grace (7), Joy (4). I am a husband to a wonderful wife, Jen, for 10 years, nearly 11 at the start of the 2018 race. I am teacher at Emmaus High School. I… Read More »Running Ambassador: Chris Stuchko
Meet Our 2018 Running Ambassadors
We are thrilled to announce our 2018 St. Luke’s Half Marathon Running Ambassadors. In August, we put a call out to our runners in search of a Running Ambassador to represent the St. Luke’s Half Marathon and share their personal journey to the starting line… Read More »Meet Our 2018 Running Ambassadors
Wanted: St. Luke’s Running Ambassador
We want to highlight your personal running story, the reason why you have chosen to run our half marathon, as well as share in your victory on race day.
Lehigh Valley’s Oldest Half Marathon
Originally a marathon, now a half marathon, we have been at this for a long time and can’t wait to celebrate with you. Registration opens September 1, 2017.
Post-Race Food for Thought
We are so excited for race day and hope that you are, too. Chef Jamie McKeon sent us his menu for this year’s post-race food and we cannot wait to sink our teeth into this deliciousness! Vegetarian Black Bean Sausage Patties on Whole Wheat Bun… Read More »Post-Race Food for Thought
David Akers To Be at St. Luke’s Race Expo
Hard work and perseverance has paid off for David Akers. David was cut three times before defining his career with the Philadelphia Eagles. Being served walking papers in Atlanta, Carolina and Washington, intertwined with jobs as a substitute teacher and waiter, provided David with an… Read More »David Akers To Be at St. Luke’s Race Expo