Click Above for Live Coverage Updated on August 26, 2000 The JSRC Mall is Now Open! Stop in for A Visit! Belmar 5 Fred Klevan Dedicates Win to "Chrissy" Runners as far as the Eye Can See Runners Passing the JSRC Courtesy Tent A field of over 2000 runners participated in the 24thRunning of this Shore Favorite along the Ocean and through the tree lined streets of Belmar and around its scenic lakes. The overall winner was Fred Klevan of Pennsylvania in a time of 25:11 (see picture on right). The women's winner was Kelly Vanesse in a time of 28:07. The Race was put on by the Belmar Improvement Fund with the Assistance of the Jersey Shore Running Club and other local running clubs including Ocean Running Club and Shore AC. Tim McLoone acted as Emcee and led all participants in a "moment of silence" for Chrissy D'Allesandro, a well known Shore Runner and Tri - Athlete who had competed numerous times in the event, who was tragically killed in a bike accident a few days earlier. Fred Klevan the winner, a frequent training partner and good friend of Chrissy's dedicated the win to her memory and wore a shirt with her name on front and was blowing kisses to her in the sky as he approached the finish line. All finishers received a "Gold" Dollar and were treated to many refreshments including "Veggie" Burgers from Boca Burgers. Phil Hinck the race director and the entire Race Committee is to be commended for one of the most successful Belmar 5's (and the great weather). Complete results will be posted soon. Among the Club Finishers were: Kathy Porzio 40:38 Lisa Ryan 41:24 Dave heskin 37:31 Denise Moyer 40:50 Irven Miller 34:59 Tom Mulvaney 33:34 Bob Gordon 33:30 Joe Donahue 28:08 Brian Lackey 41:59 Patty Licata 42:00 Mary Bobzin 52:00 Kathy Craven 49:53 Susan Gasper 38:51 Dick Hill 38:49 Kevin Hill 37:34 Carolyn Hill 43:09 George Koehnke 41:47 Kevin Gaine 30:53 Bruce Jones 31:47 Eric MacKellar 40:47 Sabrina Scivanich 55:23 Tom Hall 28:30 John Cholankerl 49:04 John McCormack 36:00 Mary Cavallo 41:35 Robert Cavallo 29:46 Amanda Cavallo 35:24 Alex Cavallo 47:07 Runners Coming Through the Finishing Chute Lining Up For the Kid's Races on Friday Evening New Group Runs Club Members from our Northern New Jersey Area have organized group runs every Tuesday starting at 7 PM from Whiteman Park Plaza, Lemoine Ave, Fort Lee by the Bridge View Bank. And on Thursday on Union Ave, Creeskill by Kings Supermarket. For more info click here. Brodsky Completes Challenge Jonathon Brodsky submitted these pictures of his most recent challenging Race. The pictures depicts an easy part of the course. His next race is the+Garden State 50K/50M on Sept 17 in Manasquan Reservoir. Bradley Shines Runners Lined Up at the Start of the Bradley Beach 5K The Bradley Beach Race held this past Saturday is turning into one of the larger Jersey Shore Races. With a field of about 500 runners the sun shined brightly for the runners at the start. Cool ocean breezes made for a pleasant run along the beautiful ocean side run which was spectator friendly with the runners passing by the start midway through the course. Motivational music was blaring on the course and got the runners going and there were plenty of awards in all major age groups.. Complete results will be posted here soon. The Men's and Women's winners (husband and wife) are shown here on the left and right respectively. Congratulations to Rich Held and the entire Staff of Volunteers who put on a terrific event. The Race was a prelude to the big Belmar 5 Race to be held this coming Saturday, August 26th. Registration will be open all week long starting at 6 PM at Taylor Pavilion on the Boardwalk in Belmar. Get more information from the official Belmar 5We Site. > John Kuhi at the Finish Clock along with Elliot Denman Mary Conry after the Race sporting her JSRC "Bass A' Matics" Uniform Runners at the Mid Way Point along Ocean Ave Running for Two at the Mid Way Point Maura Bolger and Kate Miller Sprinting to the Finish for Second Place Some Club Finishers Included: Bill Renna 27:30 Jack Cheer 21:21 Bob Bautsch 20:13 Joanne Dreicer 21:13 Tom Mulvaney 19:28 Wet, Wild and Fast Sheehan Classic Is a Winner! A wet start on Broad Street The George Sheehan Classic again showcased some of the worlds fastest road racers as well as a lot of local runners who braved a steady downpour before the start. The start had to be delayed for a fifteen minutes due to flooding on the course but as the race started the rain ended and runners had an ideal day to set up some fast times along the challenging and hilly course through Red Bank. The overall winner was Titu Munge of Kenya (on the left) who cruised through the five mile course in a time of 23:05. For the Women, making it a sweep for the women was Catherine N'Derreba (on the right wearing the shades) in 26:27. Complete results are available here along with a video. You can enter your number and se yourself cross the finish line. The Club was actively involved in all facets of the race and a booth with "JSRC Gear" was staffed by many enthusiastic Club Volunteers and received lots of visitors throughout the two day event.. Liz Ireland was responsible for the Expo. The evening before the Kid's were the stars and a large throng of Kid's enjoyed the event and were greeted by some of their favorite characters. Penny Hinck was the Kid's Race Director and a good time was had by all. Follow The Leader to the Start! A medal and congratulations at the Finish for All! Some club finishers included: Dawn Ciccone 34:02 Dave Heskin 39:23 John Hill 35:35 Steve Foley 37:25 Catherine Murphy 46:56 Kathy Porzio 42:48 Deana MacLean 48:05 Ken Vercammen 32;06 Barbara Moldoch 30:30 Nancy Parnell 40:19 Carla Guidice 47:37 Dave MacKenzie 40:48 Oscar Acostqa 40:00 Jack Cheer 36:06 Diane Cheer 46:08 Denise Moyer 42:35 Janice DeFalco 46:13 Patty Ramsden 46:12 Patty Hancock 35:30 Pam Allen 37:10 Bobby Cavallo 29:56 Mary Cavallo 46:49 Alexandra Cavallo 46:30 Amanda Cavallo 35:47 Mike Dombrowiecki 34:15 Madelyn Noe 29:22 David Bennett 38:50 Kim Daley 36:50 Mary Conry 35:58 Andrew Nasto 35:08 Sharon Chesman 52:47 Tom Mulvaney 33:07 Rob Moir 38:15 Sabrina Scrivanich 56:01 Kathy Kennedy 44:00 Thursday Evening Runs Continue The Club's Thursday Evening Runs along the Belmar and Spring Lake Boardwalks are continuing after a short break for the Summer Series. We meet at the Taylor Pavillion during the summer months. All paces are welcome. Check out all our group runs on Tuesday, Sunday and Thursday at the Jersey Shore. Visitors to the Jersey Shore always welcome. Belmar Filling Up Fast The Annual Belmar 5 Mile Race is one of the largest in the state and is proving to be very popular. Pre-registrations are running well ahead of last year and there will be lots of new items on the card this year including improved Kid's Races on Friday evening and specials after the race at many local bars and restaurants. So check it all out at the neat web site. JSRC Picnic For those of you who could not make the Club Picnic it was another unique JSRC event. The day started off with a guided tour of the area from Billy Koch on a beautiful tour of the area taking in several historic sites including the the historic Deal Golf and Country Club and the location where President Garfield died in Elberon. Then a group of runners participated in the JSRC Fun Run through Joe Palaia Park. The picnic got underway with a "Noodle Race" where there was not possible to determine a winner. The volleyball match was won by Jerry Convery and his Manasquan Reservoir Marathon Training Group Bandits. The diving contest proved to be interesting with Phil Hinck (left) outclassing the field with a reverse flip. On the women's side Renee Valentine (right) took top honors for her "nose" dive. There was lots of food and refreshments. The only casualty of the day was Tom Morrison who decided to go for a run and was bitten by a dog. The dog was reported to be doing fine. Thanks to Jessie Joseph and the rest of the Picnic committee for another fun event. Vickie Alpert and Andy Fermin in the "Noodle Run" Spirited Volleyball Campetition Jerry Convery with the oldest T-Shirt Monmouth Park 32 Furlong Overall winner was Russ Curley in a time of 20:18 and on the Woman's Side it was JSRC's Barbara Moldoch in a time of 24:03. Complete results are posted. Dawn Ciccone 22:01(3ag) Sutah Robins 31:08 Carlos Morillo 31:46 Barbara Keenan 35:08 Lake Takanassee Dawn Ciccone is on a roll at the Shore AC Summer Series winning the last three races. Parker House Fun at The Shore July 29, Sea Girt, NJ, 2 Miles Runners just after the start. The Jersey Shore Running Club assisted at this race which attracted a large crowd in excess of 500 runners in a run through the scenic sea shore town of Sea Girt. The Run benefitted Charity House which funds many children's groups and other causes in the community. Runners were in a festive mood dressed in various costumes and could be found partying inside the historic Parker House after the Race. The Men's winner was Rick Pingatore of Elmwood Park in a time of 9:42 followed by Jerry O'Conner of Franklin Lakes in 10:05. Club member Barbara Moldoch of Point Pleasant was the first woman finisher in 10:49 and Beth Cheralis of Wycoff was second in 11:19 followed bt Sarah Paple of Oak Ridge in 11:10. Renee Valentine stopped by the sheriff and his posse at the start. Doctor T-Shirt making a House Call. Club members Tom Lopez, Chris Coghlan and Liz Ireland handing out shirts. Crohn's & Colitis 5K Sizzles July 29, 2000 - Bar Anticipation, South Belmar, 5K A few miles down the road from the Parker House Run the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation held their annual 5K Race. The club notably Phil and Penny Hinck were out helping the foundation in their event. A field of about 200 hundred runners competed in the fast 5K course which took runners down to the ocean and a return to the Bar Anticipation and a traditional Barbecue and Post Race party. The top finishers were on the Men's Side: Rich Capanenegrio in 16:50. Jonathan Clements in 16:56 and David Rosenblatt in 17:50. On the Women's Side Kristine Kelly was first in 20:22 followed by Kate Harper in 20:26 and Breanne Jacobi in 21:17. Complete results will be posted here soon or visit the Crohn's & Colitis WebSite. Among the Club finishers were: John MacGillivary 20:16 Vicki Alpert 25:55 Third place Finisher Dave Rosenblatt Accepting His Award Third place Woman Finisher Breanne Jacobi accepting Her Award Bill Michalski and his daughter after the Race Spirited Finish to Summer Series The Club's Fifth Annual Summer Series came to a close with a spirited and fun evening despite a light drizzle. As customary the Adult - Youth Relay was greeted with enthusiasm from young and old alike. The adults ran the first two miles of the normal three mile race and then handed off batons to their youth partners who finished the last mile starting from where they normally start. While most hand offs went smoothly several of the adults could not find their youth partners. But eventually everyone got on track and finished with lots of smiles and cheering. Afterward was the traditional Pizza Party along with Fresh Italian Ice and a large cake. The Relay winners were Dave Demonico and Marie Walsh in a time of 16:24. The first Family team was Amanda Cavallo and Bobby Cavallo in 17:44 and the first adult team was Tony Tracy and Tim Riley in 18:24. Complete relay results and series results are posted. For the Series there were lots of awards presented to all the age group winners in both the three mile and Kid's Mile. The overall winners of the series on the men's side was a tie between Hal Smith and Mike Baker who garnered a total of 77 points out of 80, on the women's side Mary Mcgeady was the winner with a total of 74 points. Recognized for his outstanding performance during the series and setting the course record was Dave DeMonico. Thanks to all the participants and especially all the volunteers including Chris Coghlan and Matt Sodano who compiled results every week, Penny Hinck who worked tirelessly every week on the registration and results and who figured out scoring for the Relay, Phil Hinck who as usual was just about everywhere making sure everything was in order and the Club's number 1 volunteer Al McKean who set up the tables, water stops and helped with registration every week.. Other regular volunteers included: Liz Ireland, Carlos Morillo, and Barbara Keenan. Plus every week many other people just jumped in to help make the series a success. Special Thanks to our Sponsors - Good Sports USA and Thomas' Muffins! Marathon Training Program Sunday's at Three Locations All are welcome to come to one of our three locations for our New JSRC Marathon Training Program. Locations are at Bodman Park in Middletown - run through the hills and Trails of Huber and Hearthshorne Woods; Manasquan Reservoir in Howell - a nice shaded loop on a soft trail which is easy on your knees, and along the ocean front along the Spring Lake through Ocean Grove Boardwalks (See Picture of some of the Spring Lake Runners - Jeananne, Barbara, Dave, Carla, Bob, Mary, Darryl, Terry) after a recent 15 Miler). Even if you are not planning on doing a marathon its a great way to get in a run with a fun group this Sunday. Perfect for all visitors to the Shore. You don't have to be a member and all paces are represented. Check out all the details by clicking here! Ocean Grove Biathlon A great day for a swim in the Ocean. A spirited group of runners and swimmers to the streets of scenic Ocean Grove and then took a swim in the Atlantic Ocean and a finish up the sand. Click Here for Complete Results!Until then check out some of the pictures. On The Road In Greece Ed Hahn I should preface this article with a little background. While pouring over the club's web site and viewing recent group photographs, I came to the conclusion that I may be "foreign" (in more than the literal sense of the word), to many club members. I ran with then Team Running Store (now The Jersey Shore Running Club) from 1992 to 1994, and have been a remained an absentee member since then (in "name only.") I wrote an article on running in Korea in 1996, and running here in Greece has caused me to revisit those memories and that article on more than one occasion. During 1998 and 1999 I served as an Army Recruiter in Eugene Oregon. Quite naturally many of you would question why I would forgo opportunity to write an article on running in what is considered "Track Capitol USA." The city is often considered the most pedestrian, runner, and biker friendly in the country, with the largest volume of running and biking trails. Let alone the fact that it is the home or adopted home to many famous runners such as Juaquim Cruz (Olympic Silver medalist 800 meters), Mary Decker-Slaney (one time US record holder 5 Kilometers), Alberto Salazar (New York marathon winner and one-time Marathon world record holder), and others. Truth be told, my primary motivation in being assigned to Eugene was to live the runners dream, follow in the steps of the greatest, and get in the best shape of my life. The nature of my job not only prevented me from realizing this dream, but I found myself in the worst shape of my life! (The idea that Recruiters mill around an office 9 to 5 PM and drink coffee is slightly misgiven.) In May of this year I found myself with orders to Greece. My initial reaction was semi conservative, yet elebratory. Why not leave track capitol USA to run in the country where it all started? Where the legend (or myth) Phiddipides, ran from the Planes of Marathon to Athens, Greece, to announce a city-state victory over an invading Prussian Army. (The basis for the modern day Marathon.) Where Spridon Lewis, A Greek, won the first modern day Olympic Marathon in 1896. Home of the ancient Olympiad. Surely these Greeks are avid sportsman, runners! Upon arrival in Larissa (ranked between the fourth and sixth largest in Greece); I got my first clue that maybe folks here weren't as athletically inclined as I might have imagined. It was a heat wave of major proportions: temperatures topped out at 110 degrees, yet everyone appeared to be wearing long pants! It couldn't be the culture, could it? I was in the Mediterranean, not the Middle East! ( I would learn that shorts are commonly worn only at the beach.) Taking the heat into account, my first major concern became how to stagger my running so that I wouldn't die of heat exhaustion. Not being the consummate morning person, I opted for the evening run. Bad idea. At 11PM it was still sweltering. I have learned that due to Larissa's geographic position, a valley encircled by mountains, it has the reputation of being the city with the greatest temperature extremes in the country. Be that as it may, i have continued my evening runs. I can feel the days heat reflecting off the sidewalks. Speaking of side"walks," that's exactly what they are designed for here (besides the occasional car.) In any case, pedestrians are unaccustomed to runners. Shoppers strolling casually along on the sidewalks (usually designed for one way foot traffic), are often startled by my approach. Locals look at me as if I am a criminal being chased, or I am running from a dog (which wouldn't be unusual since they run wild in packs on the streets throughout the city.) Be not misled, The domestic pet dogs are not the friendliest to be found. All of them seem to be property guard dogs. I average 4 or 5 dog scares a run. (Running here has given a whole new meaning to the article Laurie Parton wrote in that I read last month in "Marathon Beyond" last month.) Speaking of articles. I read an article in the English Language Daily: The Greek Herald. It stated that only "one in ten Greeks exercise on a regular basis." I could have saved them some money on that research. In the month that I've been here ( running in the only semi-runner friendly region of the city, the local park); I have seen less than a handful of runners. Of the runners I did see, several looked as if they were trying to burn off last winter's extra meals. I consider the park "semi-runner friendly" because of the mopeds that manage to squeeze between the metal pole boundary and frequent the "no motorized vehicle" pedestrian footpath. If you can manage to circumvent the mopeds, you only have to be concerned with the dogs (more than once I altered my course when I observed unattended dogs on the path.) Of course there is always the option of running next to the river, which is which is parallel to the park footpath for about a half mile. Don't expect the Nile. It's about 2 feet deep and full of rubbish, stone pillars, and bricks. It goes further than a half mile but is "under construction" and has been for years, from what I gather. Some of my Greek friends made a suggestion: run in the local "stadium" (on the track). Gee. There's a novel oncept. I have never run on a track before. I plan on running the Athens Marathon in November. (I know, I know, bring my camel pack, I've read the articles in "Marathon and Beyond," and the "International Guide to Marathons" about water being in short supply.) Surely I am being overly critical. In the miles between here and Athens I will be able to come up with a more subjective opinion. FARC Women's Race Marlboro, July 16, 2000 By Jim Robbins A field of 136 women took to the roads of Marlboro Township on a sunny, humid morning of July 16th to compete in the 11th annual Sunday 5K For Women, organized by the Freehold Area Running Club. Point Pleasant's Barbara Moldoch, women's champion of the recent Wall Township's Firecracker Five, was the way-out-in-front leader and first to cross the finish line located on the access road of the Recreation Community Center on Wyncrest Road, at a racing time of 18:29 (18 minutes and 29 seconds). I did a 17:29 at the Reindeer Romp (in Pt. Pleasant) last December," said Moldoch when asked her best effort for a like distance. Coming in second from the 3.1 mile course, that starts on Wyncrest Road in front of the Center and winds its way out and back through tree-lined streets, including the development of Monmouth Heights with its cheering spectators was Lisa Tofler, Los Angeles, CA, at 19:49. Tofler informed she was racing for the first time in two years due to her having a baby and that her best time ever for a 5K was 17:07. Rounding out the top three was Christine Corey of Ocean Grove at 20:05. Alicia Kelly, Spring Lake Heights, on the mend from a difficult pregnancy, set the record in 1994 for this course at 16:44. Sherry Brosnahan, Bridgewater, was the event's racewalk champion at 29:14 and had her best 5K in England last year while competing on the world stage, with a time of 27:11. "I love this race: it's well run - well marked and the many volunteers are friendly and helpful," said Brosnahan when asked to comment. Pam Allen, Oceanport, veteran runner in the Shore area and winner of her 45-49 age group, at 21:43, had this to say about the course and weather: "It was mostly flat but there were a few rolling hills and it was hot and humid - ungodly humid." This, and other women's races, is encouraged by the Road Runners Club of America and its financial sponsor, Avon, and in the words of racewalker Isabelle Keeley 41:24, Freehold, past president of the Shore Athletic Club: "Women's races are to foster women to come and participate, that racing exists beyond high school and college and is a sport for life to keep us physically fit." Awards of Fuji cameras, sweatshirts and RRCA plaques were awarded to these winners and age-group leaders as well as special awards of sister-sister, mother-daughter and first-resident by co-directors Bob and Linda Hyer assisted by their 5th grade daughter, Renee, at the Center's gymnasium, as wilted racers, including Healthwalkers, were enjoying bountiful refreshments. Many random prizes were raffled due to the generosity of the Freehold business community. Jack Lucey of Howell did the computer results. "I want to thank our sponsors and all the volunteers for giving of their time and efficient efforts ( most are members of running clubs and are familiar with assigned duties). I especially want to thank the Marlboro Police Department for excellent traffic control," said Bob Hyer. Women's racing continues with the Jersey Shore Running Club's presentation of Saturday in the Park at Holmdel Park on Sept. 2nd at 9 a.m. to benefit the Women's Center of Monmouth County Inc.. For information call 732-542-6090 or contact the Race Director, Penny Hinck. ( all finishers of the Women's 5K are on: www.farcnj.com ) Miles for the new Millenium Through July Steve Wiliams 1684 Dawn Ciccone 1198 Deana MacLean 1125 Peggy Mckean 731(395) Jack Cheer 638(357) Report your Total Miles Through the Year 2000 and be eligible for Year End Awards Monmouth Park Race Trolley There will be a Trolley to the Monmouth Park Race on Tuesday August 1 for Club Members interested in starting and finishing the Event in a fun way. The trolley will be leaving Bar Anticipation in South Belmar at 5:30 PM Sharp and will leave Monmouth Park after the awards sometime between 9:30 and 10 PM. Call Norma Lynn at 681-7422 X6 for more information and to reserve your seat. View Past Updates in the Archive Return to Main Page
Updated on August 26, 2000
The JSRC Mall is Now Open! Stop in for A Visit!
A field of over 2000 runners participated in the 24thRunning of this Shore Favorite along the Ocean and through the tree lined streets of Belmar and around its scenic lakes. The overall winner was Fred Klevan of Pennsylvania in a time of 25:11 (see picture on right). The women's winner was Kelly Vanesse in a time of 28:07. The Race was put on by the Belmar Improvement Fund with the Assistance of the Jersey Shore Running Club and other local running clubs including Ocean Running Club and Shore AC. Tim McLoone acted as Emcee and led all participants in a "moment of silence" for Chrissy D'Allesandro, a well known Shore Runner and Tri - Athlete who had competed numerous times in the event, who was tragically killed in a bike accident a few days earlier. Fred Klevan the winner, a frequent training partner and good friend of Chrissy's dedicated the win to her memory and wore a shirt with her name on front and was blowing kisses to her in the sky as he approached the finish line. All finishers received a "Gold" Dollar and were treated to many refreshments including "Veggie" Burgers from Boca Burgers. Phil Hinck the race director and the entire Race Committee is to be commended for one of the most successful Belmar 5's (and the great weather). Complete results will be posted soon. Among the Club Finishers were:
Kathy Porzio 40:38
Lisa Ryan 41:24
Dave heskin 37:31
Denise Moyer 40:50
Irven Miller 34:59
Tom Mulvaney 33:34
Bob Gordon 33:30
Joe Donahue 28:08
Brian Lackey 41:59
Patty Licata 42:00
Mary Bobzin 52:00
Kathy Craven 49:53
Susan Gasper 38:51
Dick Hill 38:49
Kevin Hill 37:34
Carolyn Hill 43:09
George Koehnke 41:47
Kevin Gaine 30:53
Bruce Jones 31:47
Eric MacKellar 40:47
Sabrina Scivanich 55:23
Tom Hall 28:30
John Cholankerl 49:04
John McCormack 36:00
Mary Cavallo 41:35
Robert Cavallo 29:46
Amanda Cavallo 35:24
Alex Cavallo 47:07
Club Members from our Northern New Jersey Area have organized group runs every Tuesday starting at 7 PM from Whiteman Park Plaza, Lemoine Ave, Fort Lee by the Bridge View Bank. And on Thursday on Union Ave, Creeskill by Kings Supermarket. For more info click here.
Jonathon Brodsky submitted these pictures of his most recent challenging Race. The pictures depicts an easy part of the course. His next race is the+Garden State 50K/50M on Sept 17 in Manasquan Reservoir.
The Bradley Beach Race held this past Saturday is turning into one of the larger Jersey Shore Races. With a field of about 500 runners the sun shined brightly for the runners at the start. Cool ocean breezes made for a pleasant run along the beautiful ocean side run which was spectator friendly with the runners passing by the start midway through the course. Motivational music was blaring on the course and got the runners going and there were plenty of awards in all major age groups.. Complete results will be posted here soon. The Men's and Women's winners (husband and wife) are shown here on the left and right respectively. Congratulations to Rich Held and the entire Staff of Volunteers who put on a terrific event. The Race was a prelude to the big Belmar 5 Race to be held this coming Saturday, August 26th. Registration will be open all week long starting at 6 PM at Taylor Pavilion on the Boardwalk in Belmar. Get more information from the official Belmar 5We Site.
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John Kuhi at the Finish Clock along with Elliot Denman
Some Club Finishers Included:
Bill Renna 27:30
Jack Cheer 21:21
Bob Bautsch 20:13
Joanne Dreicer 21:13
Tom Mulvaney 19:28
The George Sheehan Classic again showcased some of the worlds fastest road racers as well as a lot of local runners who braved a steady downpour before the start. The start had to be delayed for a fifteen minutes due to flooding on the course but as the race started the rain ended and runners had an ideal day to set up some fast times along the challenging and hilly course through Red Bank. The overall winner was Titu Munge of Kenya (on the left) who cruised through the five mile course in a time of 23:05. For the Women, making it a sweep for the women was Catherine N'Derreba (on the right wearing the shades) in 26:27. Complete results are available here along with a video. You can enter your number and se yourself cross the finish line. The Club was actively involved in all facets of the race and a booth with "JSRC Gear" was staffed by many enthusiastic Club Volunteers and received lots of visitors throughout the two day event.. Liz Ireland was responsible for the Expo. The evening before the Kid's were the stars and a large throng of Kid's enjoyed the event and were greeted by some of their favorite characters. Penny Hinck was the Kid's Race Director and a good time was had by all.
Some club finishers included:
Dawn Ciccone 34:02
Dave Heskin 39:23
John Hill 35:35
Steve Foley 37:25
Catherine Murphy 46:56
Kathy Porzio 42:48
Deana MacLean 48:05
Ken Vercammen 32;06
Barbara Moldoch 30:30
Nancy Parnell 40:19
Carla Guidice 47:37
Dave MacKenzie 40:48
Oscar Acostqa 40:00
Jack Cheer 36:06
Diane Cheer 46:08
Denise Moyer 42:35
Janice DeFalco 46:13
Patty Ramsden 46:12
Patty Hancock 35:30
Pam Allen 37:10
Bobby Cavallo 29:56
Mary Cavallo 46:49
Alexandra Cavallo 46:30
Amanda Cavallo 35:47
Mike Dombrowiecki 34:15
Madelyn Noe 29:22
David Bennett 38:50
Kim Daley 36:50
Mary Conry 35:58
Andrew Nasto 35:08
Sharon Chesman 52:47
Tom Mulvaney 33:07
Rob Moir 38:15
Sabrina Scrivanich 56:01
Kathy Kennedy 44:00
The Club's Thursday Evening Runs along the Belmar and Spring Lake Boardwalks are continuing after a short break for the Summer Series. We meet at the Taylor Pavillion during the summer months. All paces are welcome. Check out all our group runs on Tuesday, Sunday and Thursday at the Jersey Shore. Visitors to the Jersey Shore always welcome.
The Annual Belmar 5 Mile Race is one of the largest in the state and is proving to be very popular. Pre-registrations are running well ahead of last year and there will be lots of new items on the card this year including improved Kid's Races on Friday evening and specials after the race at many local bars and restaurants. So check it all out at the neat web site.
For those of you who could not make the Club Picnic it was another unique JSRC event. The day started off with a guided tour of the area from Billy Koch on a beautiful tour of the area taking in several historic sites including the the historic Deal Golf and Country Club and the location where President Garfield died in Elberon. Then a group of runners participated in the JSRC Fun Run through Joe Palaia Park. The picnic got underway with a "Noodle Race" where there was not possible to determine a winner. The volleyball match was won by Jerry Convery and his Manasquan Reservoir Marathon Training Group Bandits. The diving contest proved to be interesting with Phil Hinck (left) outclassing the field with a reverse flip. On the women's side Renee Valentine (right) took top honors for her "nose" dive. There was lots of food and refreshments. The only casualty of the day was Tom Morrison who decided to go for a run and was bitten by a dog. The dog was reported to be doing fine. Thanks to Jessie Joseph and the rest of the Picnic committee for another fun event.
Overall winner was Russ Curley in a time of 20:18 and on the Woman's Side it was JSRC's Barbara Moldoch in a time of 24:03.
Dawn Ciccone 22:01(3ag)
Sutah Robins 31:08
Carlos Morillo 31:46
Barbara Keenan 35:08
Dawn Ciccone is on a roll at the Shore AC Summer Series winning the last three races.
July 29, Sea Girt, NJ, 2 Miles
The Jersey Shore Running Club assisted at this race which attracted a large crowd in excess of 500 runners in a run through the scenic sea shore town of Sea Girt. The Run benefitted Charity House which funds many children's groups and other causes in the community. Runners were in a festive mood dressed in various costumes and could be found partying inside the historic Parker House after the Race. The Men's winner was Rick Pingatore of Elmwood Park in a time of 9:42 followed by Jerry O'Conner of Franklin Lakes in 10:05. Club member Barbara Moldoch of Point Pleasant was the first woman finisher in 10:49 and Beth Cheralis of Wycoff was second in 11:19 followed bt Sarah Paple of Oak Ridge in 11:10.
A few miles down the road from the Parker House Run the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation held their annual 5K Race. The club notably Phil and Penny Hinck were out helping the foundation in their event. A field of about 200 hundred runners competed in the fast 5K course which took runners down to the ocean and a return to the Bar Anticipation and a traditional Barbecue and Post Race party. The top finishers were on the Men's Side: Rich Capanenegrio in 16:50. Jonathan Clements in 16:56 and David Rosenblatt in 17:50. On the Women's Side Kristine Kelly was first in 20:22 followed by Kate Harper in 20:26 and Breanne Jacobi in 21:17. Complete results will be posted here soon or visit the Crohn's & Colitis WebSite. Among the Club finishers were:
John MacGillivary 20:16
Vicki Alpert 25:55
The Club's Fifth Annual Summer Series came to a close with a spirited and fun evening despite a light drizzle. As customary the Adult - Youth Relay was greeted with enthusiasm from young and old alike. The adults ran the first two miles of the normal three mile race and then handed off batons to their youth partners who finished the last mile starting from where they normally start. While most hand offs went smoothly several of the adults could not find their youth partners. But eventually everyone got on track and finished with lots of smiles and cheering. Afterward was the traditional Pizza Party along with Fresh Italian Ice and a large cake. The Relay winners were Dave Demonico and Marie Walsh in a time of 16:24. The first Family team was Amanda Cavallo and Bobby Cavallo in 17:44 and the first adult team was Tony Tracy and Tim Riley in 18:24. Complete relay results and series results are posted. For the Series there were lots of awards presented to all the age group winners in both the three mile and Kid's Mile. The overall winners of the series on the men's side was a tie between Hal Smith and Mike Baker who garnered a total of 77 points out of 80, on the women's side Mary Mcgeady was the winner with a total of 74 points. Recognized for his outstanding performance during the series and setting the course record was Dave DeMonico. Thanks to all the participants and especially all the volunteers including Chris Coghlan and Matt Sodano who compiled results every week, Penny Hinck who worked tirelessly every week on the registration and results and who figured out scoring for the Relay, Phil Hinck who as usual was just about everywhere making sure everything was in order and the Club's number 1 volunteer Al McKean who set up the tables, water stops and helped with registration every week.. Other regular volunteers included: Liz Ireland, Carlos Morillo, and Barbara Keenan. Plus every week many other people just jumped in to help make the series a success. Special Thanks to our Sponsors - Good Sports USA and Thomas' Muffins!
All are welcome to come to one of our three locations for our New JSRC Marathon Training Program. Locations are at Bodman Park in Middletown - run through the hills and Trails of Huber and Hearthshorne Woods; Manasquan Reservoir in Howell - a nice shaded loop on a soft trail which is easy on your knees, and along the ocean front along the Spring Lake through Ocean Grove Boardwalks (See Picture of some of the Spring Lake Runners - Jeananne, Barbara, Dave, Carla, Bob, Mary, Darryl, Terry) after a recent 15 Miler). Even if you are not planning on doing a marathon its a great way to get in a run with a fun group this Sunday. Perfect for all visitors to the Shore. You don't have to be a member and all paces are represented. Check out all the details by clicking here!
A great day for a swim in the Ocean. A spirited group of runners and swimmers to the streets of scenic Ocean Grove and then took a swim in the Atlantic Ocean and a finish up the sand. Click Here for Complete Results!Until then check out some of the pictures.
Ed Hahn
I should preface this article with a little background. While pouring over the club's web site and viewing recent group photographs, I came to the conclusion that I may be "foreign" (in more than the literal sense of the word), to many club members.
I ran with then Team Running Store (now The Jersey Shore Running Club) from 1992 to 1994, and have been a remained an absentee member since then (in "name only.") I wrote an article on running in Korea in 1996, and running here in Greece has caused me to revisit those memories and that article on more than one occasion.
During 1998 and 1999 I served as an Army Recruiter in Eugene Oregon. Quite naturally many of you would question why I would forgo opportunity to write an article on running in what is considered "Track Capitol USA."
The city is often considered the most pedestrian, runner, and biker friendly in the country, with the largest volume of running and biking trails. Let alone the fact that it is the home or adopted home to many famous runners such as Juaquim Cruz (Olympic Silver medalist 800 meters), Mary Decker-Slaney (one time US record holder 5 Kilometers), Alberto Salazar (New York marathon winner and one-time Marathon world record holder), and others.
Truth be told, my primary motivation in being assigned to Eugene was to live the runners dream, follow in the steps of the greatest, and get in the best shape of my life. The nature of my job not only prevented me from realizing this dream, but I found myself in the worst shape of my life! (The idea that Recruiters mill around an office 9 to 5 PM and drink coffee is slightly misgiven.)
In May of this year I found myself with orders to Greece. My initial reaction was semi conservative, yet elebratory. Why not leave track capitol USA to run in the country where it all started?
Where the legend (or myth) Phiddipides, ran from the Planes of Marathon to Athens, Greece, to announce a city-state victory over an invading Prussian Army. (The basis for the modern day Marathon.) Where Spridon Lewis, A Greek, won the first modern day Olympic Marathon in 1896. Home of the ancient Olympiad. Surely these Greeks are avid sportsman, runners!
Upon arrival in Larissa (ranked between the fourth and sixth largest in Greece); I got my first clue that maybe folks here weren't as athletically inclined as I might have imagined.
It was a heat wave of major proportions: temperatures topped out at 110 degrees, yet everyone appeared to be wearing long pants! It couldn't be the culture, could it? I was in the Mediterranean, not the Middle East! ( I would learn that shorts are commonly worn only at the beach.)
Taking the heat into account, my first major concern became how to stagger my running so that I wouldn't die of heat exhaustion. Not being the consummate morning person, I opted for the evening run.
Bad idea. At 11PM it was still sweltering. I have learned that due to Larissa's geographic position, a valley encircled by mountains, it has the reputation of being the city with the greatest temperature extremes in the country. Be that as it may, i have continued my evening runs. I can feel the days heat reflecting off the sidewalks.
Speaking of side"walks," that's exactly what they are designed for here (besides the occasional car.) In any case, pedestrians are unaccustomed to runners. Shoppers strolling casually along on the sidewalks (usually designed for one way foot traffic), are often startled by my approach.
Locals look at me as if I am a criminal being chased, or I am running from a dog (which wouldn't be unusual since they run wild in packs on the streets throughout the city.)
Be not misled, The domestic pet dogs are not the friendliest to be found. All of them seem to be property guard dogs. I average 4 or 5 dog scares a run. (Running here has given a whole new meaning to the article Laurie Parton wrote in that I read last month in "Marathon Beyond" last month.)
Speaking of articles. I read an article in the English Language Daily: The Greek Herald. It stated that only "one in ten Greeks exercise on a regular basis." I could have saved them some money on that research.
In the month that I've been here ( running in the only semi-runner friendly region of the city, the local park); I have seen less than a handful of runners. Of the runners I did see, several looked as if they were trying to burn off last winter's extra meals.
I consider the park "semi-runner friendly" because of the mopeds that manage to squeeze between the metal pole boundary and frequent the "no motorized vehicle" pedestrian footpath. If you can manage to circumvent the mopeds, you only have to be concerned with the dogs (more than once I altered my course when I observed unattended dogs on the path.)
Of course there is always the option of running next to the river, which is which is parallel to the park footpath for about a half mile. Don't expect the Nile. It's about 2 feet deep and full of rubbish, stone pillars, and bricks. It goes further than a half mile but is "under construction" and has been for years, from what I gather.
Some of my Greek friends made a suggestion: run in the local "stadium" (on the track). Gee. There's a novel oncept. I have never run on a track before.
I plan on running the Athens Marathon in November. (I know, I know, bring my camel pack, I've read the articles in "Marathon and Beyond," and the "International Guide to Marathons" about water being in short supply.)
Surely I am being overly critical. In the miles between here and Athens I will be able to come up with a more subjective opinion.
Marlboro, July 16, 2000
By Jim Robbins
A field of 136 women took to the roads of Marlboro Township on a sunny, humid morning of July 16th to compete in the 11th annual Sunday 5K For Women, organized by the Freehold Area Running Club. Point Pleasant's Barbara Moldoch, women's champion of the recent Wall Township's Firecracker Five, was the way-out-in-front leader and first to cross the finish line located on the access road of the Recreation Community Center on Wyncrest Road, at a racing time of 18:29 (18 minutes and 29 seconds). I did a 17:29 at the Reindeer Romp (in Pt. Pleasant) last December," said Moldoch when asked her best effort for a like distance.
Coming in second from the 3.1 mile course, that starts on Wyncrest Road in front of the Center and winds its way out and back through tree-lined streets, including the development of Monmouth Heights with its cheering spectators was Lisa Tofler, Los Angeles, CA, at 19:49. Tofler informed she was racing for the first time in two years due to her having a baby and that her best time ever for a 5K was 17:07. Rounding out the top three was Christine Corey of Ocean Grove at 20:05. Alicia Kelly, Spring Lake Heights, on the mend from a difficult pregnancy, set the record in 1994 for this course at 16:44.
Sherry Brosnahan, Bridgewater, was the event's racewalk champion at 29:14 and had her best 5K in England last year while competing on the world stage, with a time of 27:11. "I love this race: it's well run - well marked and the many volunteers are friendly and helpful," said Brosnahan when asked to comment. Pam Allen, Oceanport, veteran runner in the Shore area and winner of her 45-49 age group, at 21:43, had this to say about the course and weather: "It was mostly flat but there were a few rolling hills and it was hot and humid - ungodly humid."
This, and other women's races, is encouraged by the Road Runners Club of America and its financial sponsor, Avon, and in the words of racewalker Isabelle Keeley 41:24, Freehold, past president of the Shore Athletic Club: "Women's races are to foster women to come and participate, that racing exists beyond high school and college and is a sport for life to keep us physically fit."
Awards of Fuji cameras, sweatshirts and RRCA plaques were awarded to these winners and age-group leaders as well as special awards of sister-sister, mother-daughter and first-resident by co-directors Bob and Linda Hyer assisted by their 5th grade daughter, Renee, at the Center's gymnasium, as wilted racers, including Healthwalkers, were enjoying bountiful refreshments. Many random prizes were raffled due to the generosity of the Freehold business community. Jack Lucey of Howell did the computer results.
"I want to thank our sponsors and all the volunteers for giving of their time and efficient efforts ( most are members of running clubs and are familiar with assigned duties). I especially want to thank the Marlboro Police Department for excellent traffic control," said Bob Hyer.
Women's racing continues with the Jersey Shore Running Club's presentation of Saturday in the Park at Holmdel Park on Sept. 2nd at 9 a.m. to benefit the Women's Center of Monmouth County Inc.. For information call 732-542-6090 or contact the Race Director, Penny Hinck.
( all finishers of the Women's 5K are on: www.farcnj.com )
Through July
Steve Wiliams 1684
Dawn Ciccone 1198
Deana MacLean 1125
Peggy Mckean 731(395)
Jack Cheer 638(357) Report your Total Miles Through the Year 2000 and be eligible for Year End Awards
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There will be a Trolley to the Monmouth Park Race on Tuesday August 1 for Club Members interested in starting and finishing the Event in a fun way. The trolley will be leaving Bar Anticipation in South Belmar at 5:30 PM Sharp and will leave Monmouth Park after the awards sometime between 9:30 and 10 PM. Call Norma Lynn at 681-7422 X6 for more information and to reserve your seat.