Updated on January 04, 2010

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Sunday Run Continues

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New Year's Eve Twilight Run

Results - Photos

Before the Start of the New Year's Eve Twilight Run

Some 300 runners participated in the Annual New Year's Eve Twilight Run held in Lake Como on New Year's Eve.  The runners started in front of Bar Anticipation and wound their way through the town and around the Lake and finished back at Bar A.  

After the run they were treated to a buffet and open bar as they waited for the count down to 2010 in Ireland.

Congratulations to Race Directors Phil and Penny Hinck who also celebrated their Wedding Anniversary at the Party.

Polar Bear

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Lots of Pics from the start and several shots of just about all the runners on the course.

The Start of this Year's Polar Bear 5 Mile Race

It was a near ideal day for the 47th Annual Polar Bear 5 Mile Race on the Asbury Park Boardwalk.  Temperatures wee in the upper 40's with sunny skies and with the wind out of the west the runners were blocked from the wind by the shops and restaurants that line the boardwalk. With a large field of about 500 runners it was one of the largest Polar Bear Races in the recent  past.

For the men the winner was Matt Forys of Howell in 25:20 and for the women it was Brianna Jackucewicz of Howell in 30:46.

The JSRC Marching Band also made an appearance and led the runners just before the start in a rendition of the Star Spangled Banner with many runners singing that could be heard all the way down the boardwalk to Ocean Grove. The band played for the runners as they turned around just before Convention Hall.  The band is still looking for a few members.  Anyone interested should email jsrc@hotmail.com

After the race many runners braved the cold ocean temperatures and rough surf and took a dip in the Atlantic Ocean. Real Polar Bears!

Congratulations to Shore AC and the many volunteers who made for another memorable event.

Coming Up

Sun December 27, 5 Miles, 1 PM,  - 46th Annual Asbury Park Polar Bear Races, Convention Hall, Asbury Park, NJ

Thursday, Dec 31, JSRC New Year's Eve Twilight Run, Lake Como, NJ - Celebrate 2009 and Ring in 2010 with all your Running Friends. 

Saturday, Jan 9, 9:50 AM, 3 - 5 Miles, , Freezing Cold hash Run,  Edison, NJ

Sunday January 24, 3:00pm, 2 Miles,   NJAHPERD Winter Warm Up Fun Run  Two Miles, Long Branch Promenade, On Line Registration

Saturday, February 13, 5K, Cupids Chase, Princeton, NJ

Saturday, February 20, 111 AM, 2 Miles,  Manasquan Beach Run, Manasquan, NJ Register at JerseyRunner.com

2009 Marathons by Liberty Ladies

Video - Check Out these JSRC Women as they do marathons across the country.

Adopt A Family

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Some of the Participants in the Adopt A Family Gift Wrapping 

Jersey Shore Running Club members kicked off the Holiday Season at the Annual Adopt A Family Gift Wrapping held at Holy Spirit Church Asbury Park.  A good sized spirited group organized by Dawn Ciccone put together a plethora of presents for 4 needy families in the area.

Thanks to all who contributed and those who showed up to help with wrapping and organizing the many presents - it will help make for a Happy Holiday for these families.

Jingle Bell Run - Lake Como

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Santa Made A Trip From the North Pole to be at the Start of the Jingle Bell 5K in Lake Como

A cold blustery morning for the Annual Jingle Bell Run for Arthritis held on December 12 at Bar Anticipation in Lake Como. But the field of over 500 runners were not deterred as they made their way through the course which took them down to the ocean and around wind swept Lake Como and a finish at Bar A.  The men's winner in a time of 16:32  was Pat Dalessandro shown finishing on the left.  For the women it was Maggie Freeman shown finishing on the right in a time of 20:27.

A 1 mile walk was also held and it attracted many participants.

After the race the runners were treated to a buffet and other refreshments inside Bar A.  Awards were presented to overall and age group winners.

Congratulations to the Arthritis Foundation and the many volunteers who helped put on the event.

Among the many club finishers were: Marti Stetter 25:28

Thunder Road Marathon

Paul Rogers  4:13:36

Grand Finale 10 Mile

Peter Connors 1:48:56

USATF Championship 10 Miler

Results - JSRC Women Take 3 of 4 Top Spots - Put SAC Women's Team On Top

Listen to Dianne DeOliviera Talk About the Race on the Breeze 

Amy Nalven 1:04:34 (1st F), Karen Charles 1:04:51(3rd F), Jill Evarts 1:06:29(4th F), Farneese DeSilva 1:00:30, Tom Zarra 1:04:18, Anne O"Dowd 1:09:44

Charlotte Marathon

Peggy McKean 5:57:46 (38th marathon, 34th state)

Toys for Tots 5K

Michael Melitz  20:31(1ag), Ralph Garfield  25:43(1ag)

River Run 10K, Ft Myers, Fl

Tom Sammons 47:40

Sandy Claws 5K

Frank Pelcher 28:33

Hashathon Video

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Help Wanted

RunAPalooza 

  Anyone who is interested in helping  in the planning for the event which includes the Jersey Shore Relay and Asbury Park Half Marathon which all benefit Special Olympics New Jersey  just let us know at jsrc@hotmail.com.  No experience needed.   We could use help in several areas.

JSRC Marching Band

The Jersey Shore Running Club Marching Band played for the runners along the course and at the finish.  The Band is looking for members - it especially needs tuba, saxophone and trombone players.  Contact jsrc@hotmail.,com if interested.

Reindeer Romp

Results - Photos 5K - Photos 1 Mile & Kiddie Dash  

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The Start of This Year's Reindeer Romp

A brisk December morning with sunny skies greeted all the runners who came out to the Annual Reindeer Romp stage by the Ocean Running Club on Sunday, December 6th in Brick.

In the 5K the men's winner shown on the left  was in a time of.  For the women it was Liz Wensauskas shown on the right in a time of.19:59

Congratulations to the Ocean Running Club and the many volunteers who made for another successful event.

Prior to the 5K there was a 1 Mile race and Kids Races of various distances.  Santa handed out presents to all the participants.

Among the many club finishers were: Larry Perlberg  21:05, Laura Perlberg  26:23

Las Vegas Marathon

Peggy McKean 5:53 (33rd state, 37th marathon, 13th this year)

Poricy Park 5K and 5 Mile

Results

Jingle Bell Run - Metuchen

Peter Connors 28:16

Jingle and Jog Sarasota

Frank Pelcher 25;33 (3ag)

Manasquan Turkey Trot Video - Check it Out

Navesink Challenge

Complete Results Now Posted

Results -Photos 15K - Photos 5K - Post Race Party Pics

Half Marathon Training Program

Half Marathon Training Program - Run Your First Half Marathon in the Spring

Want to Run your first Half Marathon?  Get ready for the Asbury Park Half Marathon on April 17, 2010.  This is a 16 week program that will get you ready for the starting line in Asbury Park this Spring.  The Program starts on Jan 2, 2010 - but you need to sign up by December 17, 2009.