Updated on April 4, 2003
Fools and Leo on Tap
Two great events this weekend. The Fool's Run on Saturday in Manasquan and the Leo's Run in
Colts Neck on Sunday. Get out and Run.
Sunday, April 6, 9AM, Leo's 5K, Bucks Mill Park, Colts Neck
Fools To Run
Don't forget about the Manasquan Fools Run which takes place this coming
Saturday, April 5th. The Club will be at the Finish as well as doing baggage
check(we are getting pretty good at it and have not lost a bag yet!). There is a
preliminary 1 miler followed by the 5K. The race has grown in size every year
and is certain to be one of the features at the Jersey Shore. It's also a Jersey
Shore Grand Prix Event. If you are not running and would like to help out just
stop by at the Baggage Check before thee Race. Go to the race calendar to
download an application or to register on line.
Get High on Running
Join runners of all abilities on a 4 day 5 night altitude training camp in sunny Albuquerque, New
Mexico from May 28 to June 2, 2003. Run high in the Sandia mountains through world class
running trails. Package includes air fare and accommodations. Contact Club Member Linda Piff
at 732-556-0240 or email CoachGP@runningBuzz.com for more information. Click here for a
Word Flyer. Or Visit RunningBuzz for more information.
Capt Ronn Zinn Memorial
38th Annual - Memorializes 2 time Olympian Lost His Life in Vietnam
The Captain Ronn Zinn Memorial Race goes off on Sunday, April 13th in Wall Township at the
Municipal Complex on Allaire Road at 10 AM.. This Race memorializes Captain Ron Zinn, West
Pointer, 2 time Olympian who gave his life for our nation in Vietnam. The Race is put on by our
friend at Shore AC for 38 year - now that is a true classic. Come on out and help memorialize
Captain Zinn's legacy.
Holmdel Park Run Update
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Golden Donut Awards Presented
Starting April 9th (after daylight savings time kicks in) the Holmdel Park
Run will meet every Wednesday for a run which will start promptly at 6
PM from the visitors center in the Park. Pictured on the right are the
Golden Donut Award Winners from the Winter Runs at Holmdel Park
which were presented by "Coach" Dave Zurheide. All are welcome to come out for this and all of
the Club's Group Runs - Middletown, Belmar, Spring Lake, Long Branch and Holmdel.
Jersey Shore Relay Update
Team Instructions are Now Posted - Volunteers Still Needed
Team instructions are being sent out to all pre-registered teams and will be in the mail by this
Monday. You will need your instructions for your start time and to get your bib numbers for your
team. A copy of the instructions have been posted on the Relay Web Site - click on the link on
the left. If any teams need a runner please let us know as we have a few people who would like to
be on a team. Just send an email to jsrc@hotmail.com. We also need volunteers to help out
along the course and at the finish. If you would like to help out please let Denise know at
denise.furey@verizon.net. When replying give your preferred location: The start in Seaside
Heights, Brick Beach, Point Pleasant, Manasquan, Belmar or the finish in Asbury Park.
Indian Trails
15K
Mike Bair 1:01:51
Patrick Asay 1:07:24
Bob Bythell 53:16J(2nd OA)
Graham Wisdom 1:15:31
Russ Stallone 1:09:23
5K
Ken Vercammen 17:41(3rd OA, 1 ag)
Frank Pelcher 27:37
Dave Zurheide 18:29 (1ag)
National Scholastic Indoor Championships
Armory Track & Field Center in New York City
5K
Brianna Jackucewicz 17:36.61
Bancroft Neuro-Health 5-K
Haddonfield, N.J.
Brianna Jackucewicz 18:06.
Equinox 20 K
Ken Vercammen 1:18:21
Attacked by Geese?
The New York Times is doing a story on Canadian Geese and is looking for runners who may
have been attacked by geese protecting their eggs or nests.
If anyone has a story to tell contact Michael Grabell at michaelgrabell@yahoo.com or give him a
call at 609-633-7582
Washington Marathon Canceled
The Washington DC Marathon scheduled for this coming Sunday has been canceled. If you were
planning on doing the marathon why not join in a club run instead. An alternative could be the
Ocean Drive Marathon in Cape May next weekend - March 30. Check it out at
http://www.odmaraton.org
Relay Team Members
If you are looking to run on a Jersey Shore Relay Team let us know and we will try and hook you
up with a team which needs members. Just send in an email to jsrc@hotmail.com.
Sun Shines on St Paddy's Day
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Runners take Off at the Start of the FARC St Paddy's Day 10 Miler and 5K
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The Winter Chill finally broke this weekend and runners were treated to an exceptional day for
running at the Freehold Area Running Club's Annual St Paddy's Day 10 Miler and 5K. Due to
construction along the traditional course an alternate route was necessary which was spectator
friendly as runners made their way around the park. As customary participants were treated to
some great refreshments courtesy of the Windmill. Congratulations to Marcia Shapiro and the
entire Freehold Area Running Club and all the volunteers who made the race another memorable
event. Special thanks to whoever provided the weather. Among the Club Members who finished
were:
Steve Foley 1:20:30
Chris Wilcox 1:14:30
Gene Caffay 1:14:38
Jack Cheer 1:14:29
Gary Krebs 1:09:17
Mark Griggs 1:11:24
Kent Sabin 1:26
Bill Koch 1:20:14
Graham Wisdom 1:20:11
Tom Morrison 1:31:20
Peggy McKean 1:45
Joanne Sodano 1:27
Andrew Parise 1:28:34
Jon Lowrie 1:20:23
Annette Dillon 1:24
Jim Persicketti 1:15:12
Angelo Stewart 1:15:42
Jeff Neys 1:10
John Tashitan 1:09
Michael Bair 1:07
Patrick Asay 1:13:10
Nancy Thorne Parnell 1:16:17
Bruce Locke 1:21
Karen Charles 1:09:30
Norm Miller 1:09:44
Linda Piff 1:24(2ag)
Lynn Brady 1:19:14(PR)
Mike Bair 1:07:04
Tom Natoli 1:36:07
Russ Stallone 1:10:10(3ag)
5K
Gene Keefe 28:30
Eric MacKellar 22:34
Jerry Frazee 28:02
Ken Vercammen 18:06
John Murphy 28:00
Theresa McKeon 26:15
Ken Vercammen 18:08(1st Master)
Christopher Stephen Enterprises Supports Relay
Now Its Your Turn - Run, Walk or Volunteer
Chris Wilcox, center, presents a check for $5,000 to Special Olympics and the Jersey Shore Relay
Chris Wilcox, President of Christopher Stephen Enterprises, recently presented a check for
$5,000 to Special Olympics and is another supporter of the Relay to benefit Special Olympics.
Now its your turn to come out and run, walk or volunteer. Team entries are still open so get
those entries in before the limit is reached.
We also need volunteers on Relay Day - Saturday, April 12th who can report to the start in
Seaside Heights, any of the transition areas located in Brick Beach, Point Pleasant, Manasquan,
Belmar or at the finish in Asbury Park. All volunteers receive a great looking T-Shirt, entry into
the Post Race Party at the Stone Pony and the knowledge that they contributed to something
really SPECIAL!
If you or a friend would like to volunteer please contact the Volunteer Coordinator, Denise Furey by
email at denise.furey@verizon.net or leave a message at her phone at 732-974-9251.
The Baton is Passed
Adele McDonough Holding the Orange Baton takes Over as the 10th President of JSRC
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Adele McDonugh took the reins as the 10th President of the Jersey Shore Running Club at the
Inauguration and Official Passing of the Baton ceremony at Bar Anticipation this past Friday.
Adele succeeds Bill Koch in leading the Club with over 1500 members and many of them were at
the Jam Packed Bar A official ceremony to celebrate the occasion.
St Patty's 5 Miler
Central Park
Tom Natoli 45:06
Ship Bottom Sprint for Life
Patrick Asay 19:57(3ag)
Chris Wilcox 20:29
Dave Zurheide 18:31(1ag)
Youth Spring Schedule Released
Ed Hahn Keeps "truckin"
Completes 45th Marathon
Ed Hahn, our world roving runner, who made the Jersey Shore his home while a soldier stationed
here at Ft Monmouth completed his 45th marathon at Kingwood, Texas. His time is significantly
off the sub 3 hours he was doing here at the Jersey Shore but he did complete the beautiful 4 loop
course in a time of 4:49. It as also the 23rd state he has completed a marathon in. This was done
on a 7 mile a week training regimen! Ed is now only 50 or so marathons behind our other
marathon super veteran Dave Sauls.
E. Murray Todd
Club Members Excel and Take Top Spots at a Jersey Shore Favorite
Runners Take Off at the E Murray Todd Half Marathon
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Remember to Wear Your "Orange" at the Races so we get your Picture
Rich Bostick (shown on the left finishing) led the
men's field at this year's E. Murray Todd Half
Marathon in a time of 1:15:35. Dorian Meyer (on
the right finishing)of Rumson was the top woman
in a time of 1:24:09. The runners spirits were not
dampened by the rain and many club members put
in some excellent performances despite some wet feet. Many club members garnered age group
awards and walked away with great looking trophies. Congratulations to all the runners who
weathered some challenging conditions over a very hilly challenging course. Thanks to the
Monmouth County Parks System for another well managed event. Among the Club Finishers
were:
Walter Faligiewicz 2:20:56
Kent Sabin 2:06
Linda Puzzo 1:43:02
Melissa Heath 1:49:15
Bob Bythell 1:16:04(3oa) - on the right
Jack Cheer 1:43:35
Dennis Hart 2:08:24
Marilyn Ryder 2:12:43
Larry Murphy finished
Lynn Brady 1:51:55
Kathy Porzio 1:55:05
Bob Horn 1:18:24
Rich Marino 1:44:32
Kevin Gaine 1:23:14
Fraank Harczuk 1:39:49
Jenn Gunn 1:36:25 (on the left)
Graham Wisdom 1:48:37
Bob Swelson 1:52:20
Ira Wiss 2:16
Mary Conry 1:37:50
Jeff Neff 1:36:58
Nancy Thorne Parnell 1:45:26
Gene Caffrey 1:39:12
Eric Campbell 1:48:15
Mark Griggs 1:36:47
Norm Miller 1:41:40
James Bergem 1:56:42
Patrick Asay 1:37:39
Sue Patla 1:53:20
Joanne Osowski Sodano 2:01:02
Preston Eddstein 1:54:01
Yevette Hendler 2:03:23
Jane Erbe 20 plus miles
Karen Charles 20 plus miles
Bill King Sr 1:51
Bill King Jr 1:59
Tom Mulvaney 1:35:28
Brian Marley 1:40:00
Vivian Smith 1:51:33
Adele McDonough 1:40:12
Emily McDonald 1:36:25
Dave Zurheide 1:33:23
Diane Cheer 2:28:19
Bruce Locke 1:51
Sutah Robins 1:55:53
Russ Stallone 1:36:32(3ag)
Run in the Park
A brand new exciting event will be taking place on Sunday, April 27 at
FirstEnergy Stadium in Lakewood home of the BlueClaws Minor League
baseball team. Its the Ocean County Observer Run in the Park. It will be
an exciting 5K Race around FirstEnergy Stadium and all participants will
be treated to a free entry into the Blue Claws game that day as well as
post race refreshments and a great looking shirt. The Men's and Women's
Winner will also throw out the first ball for the game. Check out the Web Site for more
information or call 732-571-2162 for more information. On Line Registration is available. The
event will benefit the Ocean Running Club's Scholarship Fund which over the Years has provided
scholarships to many deserving local youth. Sign ups are coming in fast and the field will be
limited so get your app in so you don't miss out on the really fun day - bring the entire family.
Run at Giants Stadium
The NY Football Giants are sponsoring a 5K Run on NFL Draft Day, Saturday, April 26. There
are sure to be many Giants at the Race for this unique once in a life time event.
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