Updated on May 02, 2006

Donna Lane, 48

Killed in Motorcycle Accident this Past Sunday, April 30

Donna Lane of Hazlet died tragically as a result of a motorcycle accident.  Donna was an avid runner and most recently completed the Marine Coirps Marathon this past October. She was also the owner of Body Aware Therapeutic Massage and often volunteered her services at local races.

Surviving are her husband, Vincent; two daughters, Shannon and Kimberly Lane; her parents, Joseph and Rebecca Corrado; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Holmdel Funeral Home, 26 S. Holmdel Road, Holmdel. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. John's United Methodist Church, Hazlet. Donations in Donna's name may be made to AIDS Walk New York, c/o Val Imbleau, P.O. Box 805, Canaan, CT 06018. For directions or online condolences, visit  http://www.holmdelfuneralhome.com

Who's On Stage?

JSRC Member Peggy McKean

Peg will be performing in the upcoming production of Grease, at Monmouth Regional HS on May 12, 13 at 8 PM.  Check out her stage debut!

JSRC Member Ready to Drill

Hello fellow JSRC runners! Sprng has sprung! I would like to invite everyone to my grand opening of my new dental office in Sea Girt on May 16th from 5 to 7:30. Great eats and raffle prizes. Come in meet me and my great team and enjoy some good food. Feel free to wear your running shoes. Please RSVP 732-449-3733.
Hope to see your smiling faces!!!
Dr Liz

Blue Claws 5K

Results  Asbury Park Press Article - Ocean Count Observer Article

Photos of Start and Finishers through 27:45  -  Photo Show -       Photos of Rest of Finishers, Kids Races and Awards  - Photo Show

More Photos of Runners in the Stadium  - Photo Show

A huge field of runners participated in this Year's Blue Claws 5K at First Energy Park in Lakewood.  The weather was terrific as the runners ran around the beautiful stadium and then run into the outfield and around the warning track to finish along the third base side of Home Plate.  Lots of spectators in the stands cheered the runners on for the exciting finish.

The overall winner from Ocean Running Club was  in a time of 16:41.  For the women it was Diane DiOlivera (107.1 Radio Personality) of Brick who finished in a time of 19:43.

Kids races were held after the 5K at various distances.

Congratulations to Race Director Phil Hinck and the Ocean Running Club for a terrific event.  Many runners stuck around for the Blue Claws Baseball game afterwards where the winners threw out the first ball for the game.  Diane could be seen practicing after the race with an orange from the refreshments stand - see the photo album for a picture.

Among the many club finishers were:

Ralph Garfield 22:34(1ag), Glenn Hammel  24:00, Kerri Walker  19:59

Lake Como 5K

Results

Photos of Start and Finishers - Photo Show     -     Photos of Rest of Finishers and Awards - Photo Show

It was bright and sunny but a little cool and windy for the runners at the Club's Annual Lake Como 5K dedicated to the memory of Grania Maggio.  Many of Grania's family and friends participated in the event.  

The Men's winner of the Lake Como 5K was Mike Daigeaun of New Brunswick in a time of 16:43 followed by Robert Cavenaugh in 17:00 and Eric Escircia in 17:51. For the women it was JSRC's Karen Charles in a time of 19:07 followed by Amber Hart in 19:20 and Amanda Scheeer in 20:17.

Among the Club Finishers were:

Matt Shafer  18:44(7th OA), Robert Frungillo 24:55, Glenn Hammel  24:40

NJ Marathon

Results  - Half Marathon Results

Alison McKenna 5:53:19*1st Marathon)

Half Marathon

Leslie McKerman  1:58:45, Holly Smith 2:03:18, Diana Burton 2:25:30

Three Marathons in 13 Days

Greg Mendina has completed three marathons in under two weeks.- Awesome - Congratulations. Whats Next?

Boston  Marathon 2:59:33, Jersey Shore Relay Marathon 3:19:10, NJ Marathon 2:57:52

Runner's World Half Marathon

Jaime Gallagher 1:51:02, Rob Jaegar  1:53:19

Sad News

Phil Hinck's Mom passed away on Friday.  A Memorial Service will be held soon - details coming.

Run@Work Day - September 22

To help employers, running clubs, or individuals plan and promote their local Run@Work Day event, the RRCA has developed a “Planning Kit” which can be found at http://www.rrca.org/programs/programs.html#P4. The “Kit” contains a sample press release for announcing local events, ideas for planning and promoting the event, and information on nutrition and running that can be shared with event participants. In addition, Run@Work Day events can be posted on the RRCA Calendar for FREE. Event organizers can use the special event code, Run@Work Event, when posting their event.

Reebok Track Meet

Volunteer and Get Free Running Shoes and More  -We received a few more spots so this is your last chance to join in - please respond by this Friday.

The Club will be assisting at the Reebok Track and Field Meet to be held on Randall's Island in New York City on Saturday, June 3rd.  Volunteers for the event will receive a free Reebok T-Shirt, Reebok Running Shoes, Lunch, Dinner and the opportunity to mingle with elite athletes from all around the world.  You will also be able to take in most of the track meet once you complete your assignment.  

All volunteers must be at Randall's Island no later than 3:00 PM.  The track meet starts at 5:30 PM and goes until around 9 PM.  Most tasks will be over much earlier than that.

To volunteer please email jsrc@hotmail.com and provide your name, shirt size, shoe size, email and telephone contact number.  This is a firm commitment as tasks will be assigned to each volunteer and the meet will be depending on your support.  We will most likely car pool or take the train into the city and then go over to the Island or we may get a bus if there is sufficient interest.. Further information will be provided to the volunteers who sign up. . Please respond as soon as possible - we have a limited number of spots - so first come first served.  

Special Olympics Meet Cancelled

The Monmouth - Ocean County Track and Field Meet had to be cancelled due to the heavy rains.  Thanks to all those volunteers who showed up early to help set up  - the Athletes were all set to go but the weather just did not cooperate.

The Relay Was Held - And It Did Rain!

Results (preliminary - subject to adjustments)- Asbury Park Press Article

Photos - Photo Show 

Runners in this year's Jersey Shore Relay braved some nasty weather at the Jersey Shore with rain, a strong wind and chilling temperatures.  But despite that a huge field participated and nearly all of the 300 pre registered teams were able to complete the 26.2 Mile course.  In addition many individual runners completed the entire course on their own - a real challenge.  The runners were greeted to a spirited finish inside the Casino on the Boardwalk in Asbury Park. All the runners were treated to a great post race party and concert at the Stone Pony. 

During the course of the Relay a whale washed ashore on the Spring Lake Beach and it necessitated a slight detour for some of the runners.  

A special thanks goes out to all those volunteers who braved the elements and stayed at their positions for the duration of the event.