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Updated on January 02, 2007

2006 Highlight Photo Show

New Year's Eve Twilight Run

Photo Album

Runner's Line Up for the Start of the New Year's Eve Twilight Run in Lake Como

A crowd of over 250 runners participated in this year's New Year's Eve Twilight Run to celebrate with the last run of 2006 and ring in 2007 with a great party at Bar Anticipation in Lake Como, NJ. Fireworks went off during the run around the Lake and the runners were treated to a great post race party to help bring in the New Year.

The first finisher was Ken Vercammen in a spectacular time of 14:08.

It was also Race Directors Phil and Penny Hinck's 9th Wedding Anniversary and the runners all helped them celebrate.

Polar Bear's Run and Swim

Photos of Start and Runners On Course - Photos of Finisher s in time order - Photos of Polar Bear Plunge and Awards

The Start of the Polar Bear 5 Mile Race on the Asbury Park Boardwalk

Another large turn out of several hundred for the Annual Share Athletic Club's Polar Bear 5 Mile Race held on the beautiful Asbury Park Boardwalk.

Pedro Espinosa of Freehold unleashed a powerful sprint finish in the final 100 meters to outduel Dickson Mercer of Fair Haven, 26:21 to 26:24, and win the men's five-mile run in the 43rd annual Asbury Park Polar Races on the boardwalk yesterday. Rachel Provost of Millstone, state prep school cross country champion for Peddie School, retained her women's Polar Bear five-mile crown, clocking 30:34 to beat out Dianne DiOliveira of Point Pleasant (32:10) and Lauren Rhatigan of Ship Bottom (33.04) The Polar Bear Races, first held in 1964, were again staged by Shore Athletic Club and sponsored by Oxford Health Plans. Top honors in the co-featured Polar Bear 10-mile race walk went to John Soucheck of Little Silver (1:21.44) and Lisa Marie Vellucci of Staten Island (1:33.50.) Richard Stockton College senior Rich Luettchau walked the course in 1:18:33 but was 5:43 late for the start and placed second. A total of 295 athletes, aged 11 to 86, coming from seven states, took part.

A record number of runners (about 50) also participated in the post race Polar Bear Ocean Plunge - check out the photos.

Winners were presented with distinctive Polar Bear Plaques.

Congratulations to Race Director, Elliot Denman and the Shore Athletic Club for another great event.

Among the many club finishers were:

Tom Natoli 47:42, George Wallace 38:54, Diana Burton 48:22, Leslie McKernan 38:15(1ag), Fred Linkhart 39:08, Nate Marco 54:04, Ken Vercammen 31:08(2ag)

10 Mile Race Walk

Deanna McLean Roberts 2:00

Girlada Farms 10K

Fred Linkhart 48:53, Mike Washakowski 48:08,

Saturday at Holmdel Starts

This Saturday at 10 AM

The traditional Saturday morning run at Holmdel Park gets going this Saturday, January 6th at 10 AM. The group meets at the visitors center and runs about 5 miles through some scenic trails. Its a great way to get out of the winter wind. All paces and abilities are welcome. Stop by and check it out this Saturday!

Hamilton Hangover

Doug Hawkins Jr 52:42, George Wallace 40:37

Westfield Hangover 5K

Ken Vercammen 19:02

Romona's Run

Mitch Slater 21:14(4th OA)

Christmas Day Santa Run

Some Club Members at the Annual Santa's Run on Christmas Day at Bodman Park

Barbara, Ira, Winston, Mary, Marty, Jeannane

Benefit for Shaun Robinson

Information

There will be a benefit for Shaun Robinson the son of Bruce and Sharon Robinson from Miles Ahead Sports on December 30th at O'Neil's in Manasquan for 3 to 6 PM. Shaun was seriously injured in a vehicle accident and is facing lots of medical bills.

Clarence Reed

Clarence has not been at the races recently but was a regular at many local Jersey Shore Events - running and race walking. You would probably remember him with his white hair and trademark Irish Flagged Shorts which he wore to all the races. Clarence passed away last night.

Kittens

Anyone interested in free kittens please contact Johnny Rodriguiz (aka Carlos) at 50milerunner@optonline.net or 732-922-3198

Adopt A Family

More Photos

Some of the JSRC Crew Who helped Out with the Adopt A Family Gift Wrapping - Even Santa Showed Up!

Thanks to everyone who contributed to our Adopt A Family - thanks to all the generous gifts and donations we were able to Adopt 4 needy Families this year.

Celtic Cottage to Bar A Long 15K

Photo Album

Organizer Phil Hinck with top two finishers, (Joseph Imbriaco of Brick and Ed Alburtus of Lake Como) in the Celtic Cottage to Bar Anticipation 15K plus. Since this was a "fu run" the real winner was Charity House the race beneficiary.

Honolulu Marathon in Iraq

Read Article on the Marathon in Iraq

Jingle Bell 5K

Results -- Photo Album 1 Start and Finishers Through 29:42 --- Photos of Rest of Finishers and Awards

You Can Check your Finish Time in The Photo Albums - Photos will be available for 4 Months. You can order prints and gifts.

The Start of this Year's Jingle Bell Run 5K to benefit the Arthritis Foundation

A large turn out of nearly 400 runners participated in this Year's Jingle Bell Run to benefit the Arthritis Foundation at Bar Anticipation in Lake Como. The overall winner was Jeremy Pilkington finishing on the left in a time of 17:00 and for the women it was finishing on the right Stephanie Dixon of Madison in a time of 21:05.

Congratulations to the Arthritis Foundation and all the volunteers from the Foundation and the Jersey Shore Running Club who put on a great event.

Thanks to the sponsors, participants and all the volunteers this year's event was able to raise over $27,000 for arthritis research.

Among the many Club Finishers were:

Marti Stetter 35:03, Dug Stetter 35;04, Fred Linkhart 23:18,

Las Vegas Marathon

Tobias Ruckes 3:50:10

USATF NJ 10 Mile Championship Race

Mercer County College

Amy Nalven 1:04:38, Karen Charles 1:04:40, Diane DiOlivera 1:08, Will DeRoberts 1:02:55, Chris Troyano 1:21:57, Ken Vercammen 1:05:23

Coming Up

Saturday, December 16, 15K, Celtic to Bar A 15K, 10:30 am, starts at Celtic Cottage, finish at Bar Anticipation, Lake Como, NJ On Line Registration Only, Event Flyer

SATURDAY, DEC. 30 - The 43rd annual Asbury Park Polar Bear Races on the boardwalk. Program consists of 5-Mile Run at 1 p.m. and 10-mile racewalk/5-mile health walk at 10 a.m. Trophies to leading finishers and Polar Bear commemorative T-shirts to all entrants. Information from www.shoreac.org, elliottden@aol.com, or 732-222-9080.

Club Members Attend "Irish" Grand Opening

Photos of the Grand Opening Celebration

Club members participated in the grand opening of Gio's (aka Dr T-Shirt) Irish Store at the Circle Factory Outlet (formerly Peddler's Village) on Rt 35 in Wall Twp Stop by and say hello to Gio and all his elves at the new store for the holidays..

Sandy Claws 5K Beach Run

Siesta, Florida

Frank Pelcher 27:10

River Run

Ft Myers, Fl

Tom Sammons 37:45

Reindeers Romp

Results - Photo Album 1 -- Photo Album 2

Photo Show 1 --- Photo Show 2

Santa Leads Runners at the Start of the Reindeer Romp 5K

The Ocean Running Club and all the participants in the Annual Reindeer Romp held in Point Pleasant Beach were greeted to some fine runnig weather. Santa led the large field in the Kid's Races, One Mile and the 5K race.