The Bus to the Midnight run in NYC is now full and anyone over the limit will be placed on a waiting list.  For those who are on the bus make sure that you are at the meeting place at the Grove in Shrewsbury at the appointed time as the bus will leave promptly get details here.   If you did not get on the bus - check out our New Year's Eve Run above.

Looking for a Holiday Gift

Check out our unique clothing items - hats, gloves, sweatshirts, fleece and more. Or order a custom gift with a picture of your favorite runner to include: cups, mousepads, shirts, sweatshirts, etc. Just go the photo album for the race of your choice and find the picture and click on gifts.

Toys for Tots

Frank Pelcher 24:37; Dave DeMonico 16:08(1st OA); Jon Feinstein 23:30;  Bradley Feinstein 38:52(age 8); Ken Vercammen 18:10(1ag)

Tinsel Trail Run

Sally and John Take Top Spots at Tinsel Trail Run

Sally Kalksma  42:29(1st F)    John Macgillivary 40:23(1st OA)

Ramona's Run

Ken Vercammen 24:01(2ag)

Jingle Bell  5K

Paul Roedell  28:37(PR)

Reindeers Romp

DeMonico and Hart Just behind Santa

Kid's Run and Mile Run Photos  --- 5K Race Photos -- Results Posted

Runners Take off at the Reindeer Romp

A huge crowd was treated to some fantastic weather at the Ocean Running Club's Annual Reindeer Romp. The first overall was Santa of course followed closely by Dave DeMonico of Souith River in a time of 16:11 for the men.  For the women it was Amber Hart of Belmar in a time of 18:15.

Runner were treated to a fantastic post race buffet at the Ark which included assorted pastas, chicken, sausage, eggs and home fries.  Among the many club finishers were:

Matt Schaefer  22:13; Dave Zurheide 18:33(3ag): Liz Wensauskas  20:47;  Peggy McKean  34;  Terry McKean  26(2ag); Frank Pelcher  24:13;  Jim Curran  17:56(1ag);  Jen Curran  19:52(1ag);  Kevin Curran  22:32;  Barbara Curran  26:29; Barbara Brennan 19:33(1ag); Ken Vercammen 18:09

Next Week its the Freehold Area Running Club with their Toys for Tots

Navesink Challenge is All Wet

Start of the 15K

Lots of Pictures Posted but since the camera got all wet they are not all that good. But Check them out anyway when you have a chance - at least you can see your finishing time on the clock.

5K Photo Album  -  15K Photo Album  -  Results 

It was a rainy, windy chilly day perfect for a real "Challenge" at this year's Navesink Challenge 5 and 15 K Races.  The 15 K course had to be adjusted this year due a bridge under construction but it was just as challenging with lots of hills throughout the entire course.  In the 5K Race it was Jay Beccia of Matawan who topped all other runners in a time of 19:39.  For the women it was  Amber Hart of Belmar in 20:02 .  In the 15K it was  Rob DeFillipis of Tinton Falls in 53:40 and for the women it was  Lyann Lorenz of Appalachin, NY in 1:02:17.

Congratulations to Race Director Dave Zurheide and all the volunteers who were really up to the challenge in sticking it out in really nasty weather.

Some of the many club finishers included:

Frank Pelcher 1:31;  Patrick Asay   1:07:24; Marcia E. Draikiwicz  1:36:46;  Bill Koch  1:31:29

5K

Ken Vercammen 19:48

For all those who ran or would like to run other courses in this area filled with hills and trails of distance from 6 to 20 miles come on out to the Club's Sunday Run which meets at the Bodman Park location every Sunday at 8 AM.  We always have water stops and post race refreshments.  ALL ARE INVITED.  We always don't have rain.

Born to Run

Jim Robins Article in Atlantic Herald

Photos ----- Results

Runners at the Start of the Born to Run 5 Miler

The weather cooperated for the 20th Annual Born to Run race held in downtown Freehold the Friday after Thanksgiving.  Temperatures were in the 50's with sunny skies and gentle wind.  The overall winner was Dave DeMonico of South River (on the left) in a time of 26:34 and for the women (on the right)  it was Lindsay Gallo in a time of 29:38.

Congratulations to the Race Organizers and the Freehold Area Running Club for another great event.

The winner of the Dash to the Court Jester was also Dave DeMonico - although we don't have a finishing photo.

Among the many club finishers were: Frank Pelcher 40:49; Marti Rettino 36:59: Jim Curran  30:38 (5th ag), Jen Curan 34:04(1ag); Kevin Curran  36:35;  Barbara Curran  43:22;  Bill Koch 38:14; Ken Vercammen  30:29(3ag)

Top Three to the Court Jester

Top Row:  Barbara Cooper, Manasquan (3rd F), Marti Rettino, Matawan, (1st F), Ken Vercammen, Edison(3rd M).  Bottom Row:  Jack Cheer, Wall(2nd M);  Charlotte Barry, Tinton Falls (2nd F);  Dave DeMonico, South River(1st M) 

A special award was made this year to the top three male and females to arrive at the Court Jester.  No award was made for the last to leave!

Run for the Diamonds

95th annual run, Berwick, PA

Our annual pilgrimage...with a field of over 1,000 runners. This one I powerwalked. I managed to get over the hills and THAT mountain. 73 year-old Jack Whitlock from Canada put everyone to shame by doing it in 57 minutes...9 miles of wind and sloping mountains. Around mile 1 there is a gentleman who is out in his wheel chair cheering us on, rain, snow or shine, always there...its important to remember to pick up a beer in the coach's mailbox at mile 8... Then after our dinner, it is back to a local bar to see the tape of participants. And we are all planning to be at the 100th.

Happy Thanksgiving

Several members and friends attended our traditional Thanksgiving Day Run at the site of our regular Sunday Run running distances of 6 to 12 miles .... a perfect way to get an appetite for a Thanksgiving Day Feast. What - no JSRC orange?

More NYC Marathon

Peggy McKean 6:01

Turkey's Trot

Photo Album -  More Pictures in Photo Album 2 

Results

Please note That the Manasquan Turkey Trot does not do complete results - so there are none! Your picture will most likely be in our Photo Album.

Over 2000 runners ran through the streets of Manasquan in the Annual Manasquan Turkey Trot 5 Miler.  The weather cooperated with cool overcast conditions.- ideal  for racing through the streets.  The overall winner was Gary Cohen of Robbinsville (finishing on the left) in a time of 27:38 he was followed by Joe Santonacita of Kendall Square who finished  in 28:03. For the women it was Meghan Phillips of Brielle (on the right finishing) in a time of 29:16 followed by Christie DeFillipis of Tinton Falls in a time of 31:14.

In the One Mile Prelim it was Peter Wells of Rockaway in a time of 5:30 and for the women it was Holly McGill of Brielle in 6:10

Among the many Club Finishers were:

Frank Pelcher  39:50(PR),  Dennis Hart  39:41,  Ray Folio  43:26;  29:22;  Terence Foley  43:59; Terry McKean  40:50;  Rob Flannery  34:02;  jim Mergel  44:12;  Nancy Thorne  37:03;  Fred Esposito  36:06;  Mindy Brasdy  49:40;  Bob Gileski  39:57;  John Sullivan  44:39;  Penny Himck  48:25;  Jack Cheer  35:20;  Steve Foley  34:04;  Jane Erbe  35:25(1ag);  Karen Charles  33:08;  Pat Mastrorilli  38:15;  Reggie Hyde  40:36;  Matt Shafer  36:05;  Jeff Ragle  34:52(PR);  Bob Piescor  47:31; Peter Pace  52:35

Philadelphia Marathon

Bruce Locke 4:19;  Barbara Feinstein 4:44:11;   Jonathon Feinstein  4:52:01; Eric Campbell 3:56:28; Kristine Claussen  3:56:33; Randi Cohen 4:42:50; Vince DeLucia 3:44:58; Todd Desimone  4:25:13; Alicia Dibiase  3:20:50;   Candy Tice  5:33:10; Linda Hochman 4:05:56; Crystal Hulse  4:18:52; Arlene Jensen 4:22:03; James Mason 3:55:24;  Bob Cavallaro  4:09; Alison Soto  4:02:46(1st Marathon - Congrats)

NYC Marathon

Experience of a Volunteer - Chris Troyano 

Another New York City Marathon & another volunteer session for Maria Vanora & myself. Despite having bronchitis, I kept my volunteer commitment, especially with the weather making it bearable for me to be outside but being a tad warm for a marathon. This time we were course marshals on Central Park South by 7th Avenue, near Columbus Circle. A course marshal makes sure all goes well for the runners & provides assistance, if necessary. 

We were stationed on the course with all the marathoners. This was quite a change from the family reunion & chip clipping volunteer duties we had over the past several years. We reported to Columbus circle before 10:30AM. Sometime around 11AM all the course marshals were placed @ their stations. Our position was a half mile from the finish line & we had a great view of all the elite runners along with the rest of the marathoners. Of course, with the bulk of the crowd passing by us between 2 & 4PM, it was quite a challenge to spot any of the JSRC runners. However, the few that I did see on Central Park South, I shouted out encouragement & each runner acknowledged with a kind gesture. 

Being out on the course enables one to really see the marathon experience, outside of running a marathon (not since 2001 for me). I was reminded of all the determination, the effort, the energy, the strength, & the struggle to get to that distant finish line. Marathoners were jogging, running, stopping to stretch & walking. Some collapsed, while others felt ill but continued to run. Medical staff offered assistance to numerous runners. NYC Police offered encouragement via a megaphone. The runners had the common goal to reach the finish line. They had to run the entire distance on their own, but they were far from being alone with over 35,500 runners, 2.5 million spectators & 12,000 volunteers. 

Maria & I eventually left Central Park South after 4:30PM after a very full day. I'm not sure if it was a 100% good idea for my bronchitis, but it was a fun idea for the two of us. Now we have another marathon poncho & T-shirt to add to our collection along with some photographs. Many congratulations to all the JSRC marathoners this fall! We hope you are well on your way to a full recovery. 

Hashathon Excuse

Colleen Glass who with her dad Art has been a main stay at the  Hashathon obviously were looking for a way to avoid it this year.  So Colleen decided to get married on that Day.  Congratulations and good luck to Colleen. Aand to Art - thank Colleen for the great excuse.  

We Get Letters

I just wanted to let you guys know that I am impressed with your organization. I recently ran in two of your events, the mccormack 5k in south belmar and the hashathon in cheesequake state park, and i had a great time participating in both. the events have been well organized and fun. the participants and organizers---friendly, encouraging of one another and inspiring. it is just nice to be with other people partaking in a healthful activity which benefits all involved including charity and community. AND I HAVEN'T EVEN BEEN TO THE "BEER TENT" YET. who knows what i'll think then....thanks for all your effort~~~~~kelly in manasquan

Please accept my sincere appreciation for your generous donation of $806.00 to the New Jersey State Elks Handicapped Children's Committee.  The Committee thanks you for making Elks Camp Moore one of the finest of its kind in the country.   Ron Kempe - NJ State Chairman

What We All Knew

We Were "Born to Run"

Hashathon 

Results ----- Photos - Over 500 Great Pictures

It was a great day for the 25th Annual Hashathon held in Cheesequake State park this past Sunday, November 14th.  The cool crisp fall weather was a delight to the 300 plus runners who participated.  Most all the participants made it to the finish in one piece on a very challenging hilly trail course through the scenic woods in the park. The overall winner was Joe Pawlish (on the left) of Asbury Park in a time of 39:20.  For the women it was Lauraen Rhatigan (on the right)of Brant Beach in a time of 47:23. Many of the runners made it over to the post race festivities at a local establishment outside the entrance to the park where they were treated to refreshments and a cool band.  Congratulations to Mark Griggs and all the volunteers from the JSRC and the Rumson Hash House Harriers for another great race.  It is sure to last at least another 25 years.

Among the many club finishers were:

Mike Bair 44:54; Ken Vercammen  43:16; Marti Rettino  1:00:21; Tom Natoli 1:22:31;  Marty Rettino  1:00:21

Next up at the Jersey Shore is the Manasquan Turkey Trot this coming Saturday.  Registrations  will be available this Thursday and Friday at Leggett's in Manasquan.  No race day registration.

Harrisburg Marathon

Liz Wenslauskas 3:54

Nominations for Officers

Now that the other election is out of the way - the Really Big One will just be starting. Nominations for all of the Club Officer's are now open and will start to be taken at the next Club Meeting.  So if you are interested in being a "President", a "Vice-President", "Treasurer", "Secretary", "Newsletter Editor", Membership Coordinator" or any other position which suits your fancy just lest us know by sending an email to jsrc@hotmail.com or come to the next club meeting.  This is your chance to make it in the real big time and run for office - and it won't cost you $250 Million.

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