Click Above For Exciting Live Events! The JSRC Mall is Now Open! Stop in for A Visit! Updated on Feb 7, 2001 For more Club activities or to Post your own visit the Jersey Shore Running Club Intranet. To sign up go to the Site at http://jerseyshore.intranets.com. Then get your own login and password using the new member sign in. You will be prompted for the Registration Code for the site which is "runner". Elliot Denman Autographing His Book after a Recent Club Meeting New President's Address Who is the President of the Jersey Shore Running Club That's right, Who else, but Jerry "Who" Frazee. Please take a few moments of your time to read this message. I wanted to make a speech at the party, but I couldn't get the microphone away from Phil and you all know how that is !!!!! If you voted for Me or my Worthy opponent, I THANK YOU, all Club Members and their families get an equal vote and as in our Democratic Society should be expressed. I would like to expressly thank those of you who voted for me and feel that I will carry on the leadership traditions that so many other Club President's have done, such as Phil, Liz, Doug, Bob and many before them. For those who chose my worthy opponent, I hope you can live with me for one year until Carla gets her next chance. Off the record, Carla has endorsed my Reign for the upcoming year, BUT no longer !!! I trust that I will provide the Club with sound judgment and decisions in all of our up-coming endeavors and I will rely on the Board of Directors for their insight and experience. (They won't let me do anything on my own anyway). I will be meeting with my staff in the near future and outlining their duties, which haven't changed too much since last year, and organizing our next few events. If you are a Club Member and want to get a little more involved with the organization or actual implementation of some of the Club's various Running Events, please contact myself or anyone else on the Board. You will find that it can be a lot of fun, not a lot of work, and we always have the best parties after breakdown and cleanup. We have already brought some new Club Members into the active volunteer fold, such as the Lackey's and the O'Shea's, to name a few. So, if you feel the need to help out or are injured and can't do that run, come on out and join us for a great feeling of accomplishment having put on a GREAT RUN. And what's more you will be helping out to help raise monies for one of the many very worthy causes that we all support. A Special Thank's to six year old Jackie O'Shea who had to fill out her ballot and sign it all by herself without Mommies help. Jerry "Who" Frazee Run From Florida to Maine Matt Hoidal I'm looking for runners to join me on a run from West Palm Beach, Florida to Casco, Maine. The run is a benefit for Camp Sunshine (Casco, Maine) - a retreat for critically ill children and their families: -10 runners total will make the trip. -Each runner runs 15 miles per day.(The group does 150 Miles per day in Relay Fashion) -The trip will take approximately 10-12 days. -Lv. Florida June 5th - Arr. Maine June 17th. -All expenses (travel, accommodations, food/drink, etc) paid in exchange for your commitment to fund raise - to send sick children and their families to Camp Sunshine. -Current sponsors: New Balance, JetBlue Airlines, KOA Campgrounds, Fresh Samantha/Odwalla, Rent-A-Husband, and CampUSA. Those interested should contact Matt Hoidal at 603.398.7184 or mhoidal@msn.com New Officers Elected Incoming Officers: Jane Erbe, Billy Koch, Jodi Angello, Jessie Joseph, Jack Cheer, Jerry Frazee A new slate of Club Officers were elected and announced at the Club Party on Friday, Jan 26 at the Waterview in Belmar. In a very close contest (no recounts allowed) Jerry Frazee is the New President for the coming year. Joining in his administration are newly elected Vice President, Jack Cheer, Treasurer Jessie Joseph, Membership Coordinator Chris Coghlan, Newsletter Editor, Jodi Angello, Recording Secretary, Jane Erbe and Board of Directors at Large are Bill Koch and Allen McKean. Congratulations to the newly elected officers and to all who participated in the election., At the Party outgoing President Phil Hinck congratulated the winners and urged all to support them and get involved in the club in the upcoming year. Jersey Shore Relay Update Adele S. McDonough It's that time of year again. Time to get a team together and start training for the Jersey Shore Relay, taking place April 21,2001, to benefit Special Olympics. This is the fifth year the Jersey Shore Running Club is coordinating this event, with the help of the New Jersey Southeast District Elks Handicapped Children's Committee. Last year the relay raised over $15,000 for Special Olympics and they hope to top that figure this year. The course covers 26.5 miles of the beautiful Jersey Shore. This includes boardwalk and oceanfront runs starting at the Aztec Seaside Resort in Seaside Heights. From there the runners will proceed north through Ortley Beach; Lavalette; Mantoloking; Brick Beach; Bay Head; Point Pleasant Beach; Brielle; Manasquan; Sea Girt; Spring Lake; Belmar; Avon; Bradley Beach; Ocean Grove; and finally ending in Asbury Park at the famous Stone Pony. Teams are comprised of up to 5 people, each doing between 4.5 to 6.2 miles, or you can tackle the entire course on your own in the elite Ironman division. Other divisions to compete in are Corporate, School Faculty, Town/State, Government, Club, Fire, Police, Open Men/Women/Mixed, and Family. During the race the Elks will be assisting runners along the course and at any intersections. Water stops will be available throughout the course and there will be food and refreshments at each of the transition points, along with necessary heat and shelter. A variety of Jersey Shore bands will be on hand at each transition point to provide music and entertainment. After the runners complete their leg, they usually proceed to the next transition area following their team throughout the day. Ultimately, everyone ends up at Asbury Park to cheer their team across the finish line, and congratulate each other on a great race. At the Stone Pony, the bands placed at the transition areas will come together for a celebratory jam session. There will also be a free buffet for everyone, which will be followed by an awards ceremony. Registration sold out last year with 100 teams. This year the race has been expanded to allow for 200 teams, and participants are strongly encouraged to register early. The registration fee is $25 per person/$125 per team. You must be 18 years old to enter. All applications must be received by April 1,2001. Lodging is available at the Aztec Seaside Resort 732-793-3000. For an application, please visit the Jersey Shore Running Club at www.jsrc.org/relay.htm or visit the The Running Store at the Grove in Shrewsbury or Miloes Ahead Sports in Manasquan, For more information call 732-681-9464. Essay Contest Winners Announced Check the Kid's Running Page for the Winners! Ocean Running Club Winter Series Week 2 Ira Wiss 42:37 Week 3 Mary Moriarty 41:05 Gridiron Classic 5K 24:41 Bob Boyd Freehold Winter Series 5k 1-28-01 Dave DeMonico 15:48(1st) Bobby Cavallo 17:42 2ndo/a Ken Vercammen 18:12(1ag) Amanda Cavallo 20:35 3rd f o/a Ann Bennion 23:36 Mary 24:40 Cavallo 2nd ag Alexandra Cavallo 25:48 Freehold Winter Series 5k 2-4-01 Bobby Cavallo 17:44 1st ag KenVercammen 18:03(1ag) Amanda Cavallo 20:33 1st ag Alexandra Cavallo 24:32 3rd ag Courtney Cavallo 34:44 Lucky 7- Central Park, NY Sutah Robins 1:00:05 Tiberia's Israel Marathon Ed Hahn 3:55 ORC Winter Series Ira Wiss 42:42 SAC Winter Series 5K Week 1 Dave Demonico 15:48(1st) Disney Marathon Dawn Ciccone 3:20(1st ag, 30th Female Jon Brodsky 3:39 Denise Michalski 4:45 Tara Nichols 4:45 David Silverman 4:47:18(PR) Joe Kleinerman 10K Bob Boyd 49:29 Holiday 4 Miler Bob Boyd 31:15 Hangover 5K Bob Boyd 22:49 Fred Lebow Classic 5M Bob Boyd 39:24 Alumni 10K Bob Boyd 49:27 Bay to Breakers Join Us on a trip to remember to San Francisco on May 17th 2001. We will depart Newark on Thursday, May 17th at 7:30 am on a non stop flight on continental airlines and arrive in san francisco at 11:12 am. We will stay at the Travelodge on Market St. for 5 nights and return on Tuesday May 22th (so there is time for sightseeing and visiting relatives) Our flight home departs at 12:15pm and arrives non stop in Newark at 8:32 pm. Price per person is approximately $768 This does not include race entry, meals, gratuities, or transportation to and from the airports (This can be arranged at extra minimal cost at a later date) Single, triple and quad rooms are also available. You can also stay at our hotel only if you have frequent flier points or business in san francisco. I will need a deposit by 1/10/01 of $147.06 for a double room and $124.26 for a single room. Please make your checks out to AAA and mail them to Ira Wiss, 53B monmouth Ave. Freehold, NJ 07728 phone 732 577 1779 e mail bigeye1@webtv.com. Please call with any questions Freehold Winter Series 1-7-01 5k Bobby Cavallo 17:53 1st ag Amanda Cavallo 20:33 1st female overall Adele McDonough 22:20(1ag) Alexandra Cavallo 25:09 1st ag Courtney Cavallo 34:45 Hamilton Hangover 3 mile Kenneth Vercammen 17:51 Some Club Members after the Christmas Morning Run Miles for 2000 Don't forget to report your Miles for the Year 2000. Here are a few reports: Steve Williams 3003 Tom Hall 2987(PR) Graham Wisdom 2647 Emily King 2307 Dawn Ciccone 2076 Mike Zippo 1916 Deanna Maclean 1813 Bob Both 1642 Peggy McKeon 1298(599) Jerry Frazee 1216 Dave Zurheide 942 Central Park Midnight Run Jerry Frazee 40:02 Lynn Brennessel 32:04 Jeff Klayman 42:02 Ben Brennessel 23:58 The Sparkle in a Child's Eyes Say Thank You Dawn Ciccone I met our little boy at The House of Ruth. His name is Joey. When he saw me enter with a bag of wrapped presents his eyes opened wide and a smile grew across his face. I kneeled down to introduce myself and to tell him that an old man, with a white beard, who was wearing a silly red outfit had stopped to ask me if I would do him a favor. I told Joey that this man was so busy and was so kind that I told him I surely would help him out. Joey's face lit up and he quickly stated: "That's Santa!" Well, you know how the rest of it goes..... It is so nice for all of us to know that we made a difference in a child's life today. Years from know, Joey, or the Adopt a family that we help out each year, may reflect on that one Christmas...long ago, that was their fondest memory. Thank you all. The entire House of Ruth appreciates all of your efforts and generosity. They are wonderful people and I hope to become more involved in their services to help kids. JSRC Runners Take On The Big Apple Once Again Jerry "The Fraz" Frazee It all started on a chilly, windy morning of November 5th 2000 at 7:30 AM. Good friend and accomplished runner Mary O'Brian picked Eileen Dullea and myself up at our homes in Manasquan and began what was for us a very long day. We were in route to Ft. Wadsworth in Staten Island N.Y. and the start of the 25thRunning of the New York City, Five Borough Marathon. We arrived at the Fort amongst dozens of buses, limos, vans and hundreds of runners walking to the Marathon check in. We were now mixed in with the masses of runners from all States in the USA and Countries from all over the World. Including the support personnel, there are approximately 32,000 people at the Fort that day. It is no small thing just to make your way from the entrance to check your UPS bag and then venture through the throngs to your staging area by the entrance to the Verrazano Bridge's Upper Level. After waiting about an hour our group began making the slow move out onto the bridge deck. This is when you must decide what to wear at the start and what you were going to dispose of before the start. An inherent problem with waiting for a big race to begin is bringing " throwaway clothes " which you need to stay warm before the race, but too mush to keep on during the run. Once on the bridge and shoulder to shoulder with thousands of other runners you are fairly warm, but very anxious to begin. Our goal was to try to stay together for most of the run and pace ourselves similarly to training. The Marathon begins promptly at 10:45 AM and all of those training miles and early mornings are only a faint memory compared with the thrill of the start of one of the most famous runs of all time. As you slowly move out, walking at first, then moving at a very slow jog, the views of the river, the skyline and the fire boats spraying colored water down below is awe inspiring. This is IT and you are HERE and there is no turning back and only an injury is going to keep you from completing this 26 mile 375 yard run. Once over the bridge you enter Brooklyn were you will be running for the next 11.5 miles until you enter Queen at mile 13 to mile 15.5. This portion of the Marathon is one of my favorites because the people lining the streets along the route have not been there too long and have plenty of voice left to be cheering you on. As you pass along the race route you continuously have people waving, high fiving, and cheering your name if it is on your outfit. I was glad I was wearing gloves because my hands would have been very sore just from all the high fives. Every now and then along the course you pass a band which has set up on a street corner and is playing Rocky's Theme or some other inspiring tune. Once through Queens you begin the ascent of the famous Queensboro Bridge which will bring you to the most famous stretch of the Marathon. After running over this one mile long bridge you enter Manhattan on to First avenue and the largest assembly of spectators than anyway along the entire course. You are MORE then HALFWAY at this point and getting a nice boost from the crowd and all of there sprit. This is also where we saw and were cheered on by our friend Mary and some of her other friends who had driven up later in the morning to see us run and be with us at the finish. At the end of Manhattan is another more INFAMOUS spot. This is the Willis Avenue Bridge which takes you into The Bronx, Home of the Yankees. It is also when you hit the 20 mile mark or more commonly known as THE WALL. This is the point in the race that you have trained for the most, making those LONG runs at the end of the summer in the still very warm mornings or nights. You body has now depleted itself from any reserves and you are going on training, will and guts. One short loop in the Bronx and your crossing the Madison Ave. Bridge and re-entering Manhattan through Harlem. Here you can really appreciate the hundreds of people who have volunteered to work the water/Gatorade stops along the course and are still out here for you three hours and more after the start. The spectators were jiving and singing and giving us plenty of support when we really needed it. At this point you are getting a little psyched knowing the end is only a long 5 miler away. As you run up Fifth Avenue you can almost smell the popcorn vendors in Central Park. ( That's when you Know you HIT the Wall ) At last there it is, the entrance to Central Park, but the first thing you see when you make the turn is that it is uphill. We believed the people at the Madison Ave. Bridge that said they were the last hill, but I guess they fooled us. You run uphill to Mile 23 in the Park and now only have a 5K to get to the finish. The crowds that line the course in Central Park are only rivaled by the crowds along 1st Avenue. It is a good thing too, because the route through the Park is as hilly as the Brielle 10K Course. ( Which is great pre-marathon training course ) As I was fading fast, I moved to the edge of the roadway and the crowds would yell Go Eileen !!!,Go Jerry!! or Go Jersey Shore !!!! ( I had a Jersey Shore Running Club Singlet on that day ) This crowd support really helps for those last few miles when you are just willing yourself to make it to the finish. As you finally click off those last miles, you are running full out, but probably not at even the pace of a good fast walker. Then there it is Mile 26 and only that last 375 yards to go. Of course, at NYC this finish is also on an uphill. Just when you thought you could never do another one, but you dig down deep and suck it up and push for that finish and hopefully a new PR. Then it is all over, you've done it again and a better time than the last one. ( Eileen 4:33:45 ) ( Jerry 4:36:34 ) "It a great uplifting emotional feeling trapped inside a very hurting body." Then you are herded to an area to dispose of your chip, get you mylar blanket, race goodie bag and head for your UPS truck. At last, you find your truck, get your warm dry clothes and have changed. Now we made our way out of the Park and out to Central Park West to meet our friends, family and other competitors. Good times were had and lots of camaraderie between us all. A long STIFF ride home and a LONG hot shower were definitely on the agenda next. As I look back now, I think we took on the BIG APPLE and beat it again instead of the other way around !!!! JSRC Growing Our current and past membership coordinators are to be commended for doing their job in expanding the JSRC membership roles. Kelsey Lynn Stout, 6 lbs, 14 oz, was born on December 12th (on the left). Congratulations to Rich and Sherry Gelenius. Justin Evan Green (of Plymouth Meeting, PA) 8 lbs 10 oz (on the right). Was born on Nov. 27, 2000. Congratulations Kevin and Chari! Will next year's Membership Coordinator make it a "Three Peat"?? Jingle Bells 5K Dave DeMonico 15:49(1st) Rob Moir 22:19(1ag) Susan Ardito 22:07(2ag) Toys for Tots 5K Ann Bemmion 24:05 Dave Sauls Keeps on Going Completes 100th Marathon Dave Sauls (pictured on the left) recently completed the Northern Central Trail Marathon in 3:36:34. It was his slowest time ever for a marathon. But, it was a significant milestone for Dave as it was his 100th marathon in his running career. Dave's Career PR was 2:37 in Boston. Congratulations to Dave who is now working on his second 100. Anthology of the Olympics Melbourne to Sydney Looking for a unique Holiday Present for a running friend? Elliot Denman has compiled an anthology of articles on the Olympics from 1956 to 2000. The 399 page book is sure to be a collectors item. Anyone interested in purchasing an autographed copy should forward a check for $25 to Elliot Denman, PO Box 381, West Long Branch, NJ 07764. Please provide shipping address and telephone number and Elliot will make sure you get it before the holidays. View Past Updates in the Archive Return to Main Page
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Updated on Feb 7, 2001
Who is the President of the Jersey Shore Running Club
That's right, Who else, but Jerry "Who" Frazee. Please take a few moments of your time to read this message. I wanted to make a speech at the party, but I couldn't get the microphone away from Phil and you all know how that is !!!!!
If you voted for Me or my Worthy opponent, I THANK YOU, all Club Members and their families get an equal vote and as in our Democratic Society should be expressed. I would like to expressly thank those of you who voted for me and feel that I will carry on the leadership traditions that so many other Club President's have done, such as Phil, Liz, Doug, Bob and many before them.
For those who chose my worthy opponent, I hope you can live with me for one year until Carla gets her next chance. Off the record, Carla has endorsed my Reign for the upcoming year, BUT no longer !!!
I trust that I will provide the Club with sound judgment and decisions in all of our up-coming endeavors and I will rely on the Board of Directors for their insight and experience. (They won't let me do anything on my own anyway). I will be meeting with my staff in the near future and outlining their duties, which haven't changed too much since last year, and organizing our next few events.
If you are a Club Member and want to get a little more involved with the organization or actual implementation of some of the Club's various Running Events, please contact myself or anyone else on the Board. You will find that it can be a lot of fun, not a lot of work, and we always have the best parties after breakdown and cleanup.
We have already brought some new Club Members into the active volunteer fold, such as the Lackey's and the O'Shea's, to name a few. So, if you feel the need to help out or are injured and can't do that run, come on out and join us for a great feeling of accomplishment having put on a GREAT RUN. And what's more you will be helping out to help raise monies for one of the many very worthy causes that we all support.
A Special Thank's to six year old Jackie O'Shea who had to fill out her ballot and sign it all by herself without Mommies help.
Jerry "Who" Frazee
I'm looking for runners to join me on a run from West Palm Beach, Florida to Casco, Maine. The run is a benefit for Camp Sunshine (Casco, Maine) - a retreat for critically ill children and their families:
-10 runners total will make the trip.
-Each runner runs 15 miles per day.(The group does 150 Miles per day in Relay Fashion)
-The trip will take approximately 10-12 days.
-Lv. Florida June 5th - Arr. Maine June 17th.
-All expenses (travel, accommodations, food/drink, etc) paid in exchange for your commitment to fund raise - to send sick children and their families to Camp Sunshine.
-Current sponsors: New Balance, JetBlue Airlines, KOA Campgrounds, Fresh Samantha/Odwalla, Rent-A-Husband, and CampUSA.
Those interested should contact Matt Hoidal at 603.398.7184 or mhoidal@msn.com
A new slate of Club Officers were elected and announced at the Club Party on Friday, Jan 26 at the Waterview in Belmar. In a very close contest (no recounts allowed) Jerry Frazee is the New President for the coming year. Joining in his administration are newly elected Vice President, Jack Cheer, Treasurer Jessie Joseph, Membership Coordinator Chris Coghlan, Newsletter Editor, Jodi Angello, Recording Secretary, Jane Erbe and Board of Directors at Large are Bill Koch and Allen McKean. Congratulations to the newly elected officers and to all who participated in the election., At the Party outgoing President Phil Hinck congratulated the winners and urged all to support them and get involved in the club in the upcoming year.
It's that time of year again. Time to get a team together and start training for the Jersey Shore Relay, taking place April 21,2001, to benefit Special Olympics. This is the fifth year the Jersey Shore Running Club is coordinating this event, with the help of the New Jersey Southeast District Elks Handicapped Children's Committee. Last year the relay raised over $15,000 for Special Olympics and they hope to top that figure this year.
The course covers 26.5 miles of the beautiful Jersey Shore. This includes boardwalk and oceanfront runs starting at the Aztec Seaside Resort in Seaside Heights. From there the runners will proceed north through Ortley Beach; Lavalette; Mantoloking; Brick Beach; Bay Head; Point Pleasant Beach; Brielle; Manasquan; Sea Girt; Spring Lake; Belmar; Avon; Bradley Beach; Ocean Grove; and finally ending in Asbury Park at the famous Stone Pony.
Teams are comprised of up to 5 people, each doing between 4.5 to 6.2 miles, or you can tackle the entire course on your own in the elite Ironman division. Other divisions to compete in are Corporate, School Faculty, Town/State, Government, Club, Fire, Police, Open Men/Women/Mixed, and Family.
During the race the Elks will be assisting runners along the course and at any intersections. Water stops will be available throughout the course and there will be food and refreshments at each of the transition points, along with necessary heat and shelter. A variety of Jersey Shore bands will be on hand at each transition point to provide music and entertainment. After the runners complete their leg, they usually proceed to the next transition area following their team throughout the day. Ultimately, everyone ends up at Asbury Park to cheer their team across the finish line, and congratulate each other on a great race. At the Stone Pony, the bands placed at the transition areas will come together for a celebratory jam session. There will also be a free buffet for everyone, which will be followed by an awards ceremony.
Registration sold out last year with 100 teams. This year the race has been expanded to allow for 200 teams, and participants are strongly encouraged to register early. The registration fee is $25 per person/$125 per team. You must be 18 years old to enter. All applications must be received by April 1,2001. Lodging is available at the Aztec Seaside Resort 732-793-3000. For an application, please visit the Jersey Shore Running Club at www.jsrc.org/relay.htm or visit the The Running Store at the Grove in Shrewsbury or Miloes Ahead Sports in Manasquan, For more information call 732-681-9464.
Check the Kid's Running Page for the Winners!
Week 2
Ira Wiss
42:37
Week 3
Mary Moriarty 41:05
24:41 Bob Boyd
Dave DeMonico 15:48(1st)
Bobby Cavallo 17:42 2ndo/a
Ken Vercammen 18:12(1ag)
Amanda Cavallo 20:35 3rd f o/a
Ann Bennion 23:36
Mary 24:40 Cavallo 2nd ag
Alexandra Cavallo 25:48
Bobby Cavallo 17:44 1st ag
KenVercammen 18:03(1ag)
Amanda Cavallo 20:33 1st ag
Alexandra Cavallo 24:32 3rd ag
Courtney Cavallo 34:44
Sutah Robins 1:00:05
Ed Hahn 3:55
Ira Wiss 42:42
Week 1
Dave Demonico 15:48(1st)
Dawn Ciccone 3:20(1st ag, 30th Female
Jon Brodsky 3:39
Denise Michalski 4:45
Tara Nichols 4:45
David Silverman 4:47:18(PR)
Bob Boyd 49:29
Bob Boyd 31:15
Bob Boyd 22:49
Bob Boyd 39:24
Bob Boyd 49:27
Join Us on a trip to remember to San Francisco on May 17th 2001. We will depart Newark on Thursday, May 17th at 7:30 am on a non stop flight on continental airlines and arrive in san francisco at 11:12 am. We will stay at the Travelodge on Market St. for 5 nights and return on Tuesday May 22th (so there is time for sightseeing and visiting relatives) Our flight home departs at 12:15pm and arrives non stop in Newark at 8:32 pm. Price per person is approximately $768 This does not include race entry, meals, gratuities, or transportation to and from the airports (This can be arranged at extra minimal cost at a later date) Single, triple and quad rooms are also available. You can also stay at our hotel only if you have frequent flier points or business in san francisco. I will need a deposit by 1/10/01 of $147.06 for a double room and $124.26 for a single room. Please make your checks out to AAA and mail them to Ira Wiss, 53B monmouth Ave. Freehold, NJ 07728 phone 732 577 1779 e mail bigeye1@webtv.com. Please call with any questions
Bobby Cavallo 17:53 1st ag
Amanda Cavallo 20:33 1st female overall
Adele McDonough 22:20(1ag)
Alexandra Cavallo 25:09 1st ag
Courtney Cavallo 34:45
Kenneth Vercammen 17:51
Don't forget to report your Miles for the Year 2000. Here are a few reports:
Steve Williams 3003
Tom Hall 2987(PR)
Graham Wisdom 2647
Emily King 2307
Dawn Ciccone 2076
Mike Zippo 1916
Deanna Maclean 1813
Bob Both 1642
Peggy McKeon 1298(599)
Jerry Frazee 1216
Dave Zurheide 942
Jerry Frazee 40:02
Lynn Brennessel 32:04
Jeff Klayman 42:02
Ben Brennessel 23:58
Dawn Ciccone
I met our little boy at The House of Ruth. His name is Joey. When he saw me enter with a bag of wrapped presents his eyes opened wide and a smile grew across his face. I kneeled down to introduce myself and to tell him that an old man, with a white beard, who was wearing a silly red outfit had stopped to ask me if I would do him a favor. I told Joey that this man was so busy and was so kind that I told him I surely would help him out. Joey's face lit up and he quickly stated: "That's Santa!" Well, you know how the rest of it goes.....
It is so nice for all of us to know that we made a difference in a child's life today. Years from know, Joey, or the Adopt a family that we help out each year, may reflect on that one Christmas...long ago, that was their fondest memory. Thank you all.
The entire House of Ruth appreciates all of your efforts and generosity. They are wonderful people and I hope to become more involved in their services to help kids.
Jerry "The Fraz" Frazee
It all started on a chilly, windy morning of November 5th 2000 at 7:30 AM. Good friend and accomplished runner Mary O'Brian picked Eileen Dullea and myself up at our homes in Manasquan and began what was for us a very long day. We were in route to Ft. Wadsworth in Staten Island N.Y. and the start of the 25thRunning of the New York City, Five Borough Marathon.
We arrived at the Fort amongst dozens of buses, limos, vans and hundreds of runners walking to the Marathon check in. We were now mixed in with the masses of runners from all States in the USA and Countries from all over the World. Including the support personnel, there are approximately 32,000 people at the Fort that day. It is no small thing just to make your way from the entrance to check your UPS bag and then venture through the throngs to your staging area by the entrance to the Verrazano Bridge's Upper Level.
After waiting about an hour our group began making the slow move out onto the bridge deck. This is when you must decide what to wear at the start and what you were going to dispose of before the start. An inherent problem with waiting for a big race to begin is bringing " throwaway clothes " which you need to stay warm before the race, but too mush to keep on during the run. Once on the bridge and shoulder to shoulder with thousands of other runners you are fairly warm, but very anxious to begin. Our goal was to try to stay together for most of the run and pace ourselves similarly to training.
The Marathon begins promptly at 10:45 AM and all of those training miles and early mornings are only a faint memory compared with the thrill of the start of one of the most famous runs of all time. As you slowly move out, walking at first, then moving at a very slow jog, the views of the river, the skyline and the fire boats spraying colored water down below is awe inspiring. This is IT and you are HERE and there is no turning back and only an injury is going to keep you from completing this 26 mile 375 yard run.
Once over the bridge you enter Brooklyn were you will be running for the next 11.5 miles until you enter Queen at mile 13 to mile 15.5. This portion of the Marathon is one of my favorites because the people lining the streets along the route have not been there too long and have plenty of voice left to be cheering you on. As you pass along the race route you continuously have people waving, high fiving, and cheering your name if it is on your outfit. I was glad I was wearing gloves because my hands would have been very sore just from all the high fives. Every now and then along the course you pass a band which has set up on a street corner and is playing Rocky's Theme or some other inspiring tune.
Once through Queens you begin the ascent of the famous Queensboro Bridge which will bring you to the most famous stretch of the Marathon. After running over this one mile long bridge you enter Manhattan on to First avenue and the largest assembly of spectators than anyway along the entire course. You are MORE then HALFWAY at this point and getting a nice boost from the crowd and all of there sprit. This is also where we saw and were cheered on by our friend Mary and some of her other friends who had driven up later in the morning to see us run and be with us at the finish.
At the end of Manhattan is another more INFAMOUS spot. This is the Willis Avenue Bridge which takes you into The Bronx, Home of the Yankees. It is also when you hit the 20 mile mark or more commonly known as THE WALL. This is the point in the race that you have trained for the most, making those LONG runs at the end of the summer in the still very warm mornings or nights. You body has now depleted itself from any reserves and you are going on training, will and guts.
One short loop in the Bronx and your crossing the Madison Ave. Bridge and re-entering Manhattan through Harlem. Here you can really appreciate the hundreds of people who have volunteered to work the water/Gatorade stops along the course and are still out here for you three hours and more after the start. The spectators were jiving and singing and giving us plenty of support when we really needed it. At this point you are getting a little psyched knowing the end is only a long 5 miler away. As you run up Fifth Avenue you can almost smell the popcorn vendors in Central Park. ( That's when you Know you HIT the Wall )
At last there it is, the entrance to Central Park, but the first thing you see when you make the turn is that it is uphill. We believed the people at the Madison Ave. Bridge that said they were the last hill, but I guess they fooled us. You run uphill to Mile 23 in the Park and now only have a 5K to get to the finish. The crowds that line the course in Central Park are only rivaled by the crowds along 1st Avenue. It is a good thing too, because the route through the Park is as hilly as the Brielle 10K Course. ( Which is great pre-marathon training course ) As I was fading fast, I moved to the edge of the roadway and the crowds would yell Go Eileen !!!,Go Jerry!! or Go Jersey Shore !!!! ( I had a Jersey Shore Running Club Singlet on that day ) This crowd support really helps for those last few miles when you are just willing yourself to make it to the finish.
As you finally click off those last miles, you are running full out, but probably not at even the pace of a good fast walker. Then there it is Mile 26 and only that last 375 yards to go. Of course, at NYC this finish is also on an uphill. Just when you thought you could never do another one, but you dig down deep and suck it up and push for that finish and hopefully a new PR. Then it is all over, you've done it again and a better time than the last one. ( Eileen 4:33:45 ) ( Jerry 4:36:34 ) "It a great uplifting emotional feeling trapped inside a very hurting body."
Then you are herded to an area to dispose of your chip, get you mylar blanket, race goodie bag and head for your UPS truck. At last, you find your truck, get your warm dry clothes and have changed. Now we made our way out of the Park and out to Central Park West to meet our friends, family and other competitors. Good times were had and lots of camaraderie between us all. A long STIFF ride home and a LONG hot shower were definitely on the agenda next.
As I look back now, I think we took on the BIG APPLE and beat it again instead of the other way around !!!!
Our current and past membership coordinators are to be commended for doing their job in expanding the JSRC membership roles.
Kelsey Lynn Stout, 6 lbs, 14 oz, was born on December 12th (on the left). Congratulations to Rich and Sherry Gelenius.
Justin Evan Green (of Plymouth Meeting, PA) 8 lbs 10 oz (on the right). Was born on Nov. 27, 2000. Congratulations Kevin and Chari!
Will next year's Membership Coordinator make it a "Three Peat"??
Dave DeMonico 15:49(1st)
Rob Moir 22:19(1ag)
Susan Ardito 22:07(2ag)
Ann Bemmion 24:05
Dave Sauls (pictured on the left) recently completed the Northern Central Trail Marathon in 3:36:34. It was his slowest time ever for a marathon. But, it was a significant milestone for Dave as it was his 100th marathon in his running career. Dave's Career PR was 2:37 in Boston. Congratulations to Dave who is now working on his second 100.
Melbourne to Sydney
Looking for a unique Holiday Present for a running friend? Elliot Denman has compiled an anthology of articles on the Olympics from 1956 to 2000. The 399 page book is sure to be a collectors item. Anyone interested in purchasing an autographed copy should forward a check for $25 to Elliot Denman, PO Box 381, West Long Branch, NJ 07764. Please provide shipping address and telephone number and Elliot will make sure you get it before the holidays.