Updated on June 3, 2003
Avon Dazzles
The Start of This Year's Avon 5K
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A great turnout for this Year's Avon 5K and the weather man cooperated with excellent running
conditions along the Jersey Shore.
Top Men Finishers were:
Jon Smolenski, Long Branch 16:32 2. Gunner Svendsen, Pt Pleasant 16:58 3. Bob Horn, Brick
17:06.
For the Women it was: 1. Leyna Williams, Somerdale, NJ 17:44 2. Alicia Kelly, Spring Lake
Hts. 17:57 3. Adele McDonough, Belmar 20:13.
Congratulations to the Avon First Aid Squad and all the volunteers who made for a very
enjoyable and fun race. Among the many Club Finishers were:
Adele McDonough 20:13 (3rd F)
Jon Brodsky 20:38
Tom Natoli 26:28
Mike Badger 19:22
Chris Wilcox 22:28
Gene Caffrey 20:52
Sutah Robins 23:16
Mike Bair 18:42
Beach Run up Next
The Jersey Shore Summer Racing Season stays on a roll next weekend on Friday Evening, June 6
with the Annual Beach Run in Long Branch. Its a really unique event of a 2 mile beach run and 1
mile run on the promenade. Its also a part of the Jersey Shore Grand Prox of Races which
includes all of the best at the Shore. Get more details and an application using the link on the left.
Spring Lake Calendar Corrections
The Club's Summer Series starts on Thursday, June 19th at the Wall Municipal Complex. Bradley
Beach 5K is Saturday, August 16. Please note these corrections on the great looking calendar
that everyone received at the Spring Lake 5.
Spring Lake 5
Summer Racing Kicks Off at the Jersey Shore
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The Start of the this Year's Spring Lake 5
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Read the Asbury Park Press Article on the Race
The summer racing season got of to a really big
start at this year's Giant Spring Lake 5. Despite
dire warnings of terrible weather the runners were
treated to a cool breezy day conducive to some
pretty fast times at the Jersey Shore. The rain held
off and everyone stayed kind of dry. The overall
winner (shown finishing on the left) was Richie Byrne of Siroto, Pa. in a time of 24:33. For the
women (shown on the right) it was Noel Whitall of Toms River in a time of 29:20. There were
6014 finishers who were not disappointed or deterred by the weather. Congratulations to the
Race Organizers led by Race Director, Phil Hinck and all of the volunteers who worked very hard
to make this year's event another memorable one - a great t-shirt, glasses and a unique calendar
with great pictures and listing all your favorite Jersey Shore Races were received by all the
participants. Among the many Club finishers were:
Pat Cavanaugh 34:58
Brian Marley 33:25
Graham Wisdom 36:39
Kathy Porzio 39:02
Ira Wiss 48:00
Jack Cheer 35:33
Lynn Brady 39:47
Andrew Nasto 32:29
Erik MacKeller 35:12
Terence Foley 43:45
Steve Foley 42:36
Andrew Parise 44:16
Robert Galizio 37:20
Joanne Sodano 44:14
Teri Perez 39:40
Jon Lowrie 39:47
Jery Grayce 46:30
Dennis Hart 42:35
Karen Charles 32:58 (PR)
Patrick Mastorilli 36:51
Melissa Heath 37:02
Bill Paglione 42:32
Reggie Hyde 38:10
Jerry Frazee 48:00
Frank Pelcher 47:33
Dave Zurheide 31:07(PR)
Mile Bair 31:04
Dave Stretanski 36:50
Gene Napalitano 35:32
Jon Brodsky 33:55
Ted Haas 34:05
Mike Mooney 29:45
Tom Hall 29:45
Chris Wilcox 40:00
Tom Englehard 36:24(pr)
Antonietta Picascia 42:25
David Picascia 35:27
Lorraine Chudkowski 41:50
Mike Chudkowski 40:01
Tom Mulvaney 33:53
Bruce Locke 39:05
Tom Natoli 43:40
Mike McCauliffe 32:50
Ken Vercammen 31:55
John O'Reilly 36:03(PR)
Vermont City Marathon
Patrick Asay 3:39:17
Thursday Night at the Races
The Club's Eighth Annual Summer Series of Races are all set to start on Thursday, June 19th.
There are Youth events of one half mile for those 9 and under, 1 mile race for 14 and under and
an open 3 miler for anyone. Run all six races for less than the cost of most other weekend races.
Youth are only $1 per race and anyone signing up for the series gets a free t-shirt. The races all
start at the Wall Municipal Complex on Allaire Road in Wall. Kids races start at 6:30 PM and the
Open 3 Miler starts at 7 PM. So come on out for Thursday Night at the Races!
Thursday Night Shift
The regular Thursday Evening Run shifts to Taylor Pavilion located on the North End of the
Belmar Boardwalk across from the Lake this Thursday for the summer due to better parking.
Remember we meet there at 6 PM. All are invited to our Group Runs on Tuesday, Wednesday,
Thursday and Sunday. Get info and directions on the Group Runs link above.
Monmouth Beach
Winners at this Year's Monmouth Beach Race
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The runners showed up but the promised rain never did much to the delight of the runners at this
Year's Monmouth Beach Race. The overall winner was Dave Demonico in a time of 15:54 and for
the women it was JSRC President, Adele McDonough who won her second race of the weekend
in a time of 19:57. Other club finishers included:
Jon Lowrie 21:33
Vivian Smith 21:43(2ag)
Frank Pelcher 26:46
Sutah Robins 24:08
Runners Conquer Bahr's
Complete Results Available
Runners Start their Trek for the Bahr's 5 Mile
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In what has to be one of the toughest 5 Mile races around - and also one of the best post race
parties on the deck of Bahr's - the overall winner was Richie Orazes of Staten Island in a time of
29:09 and for the women it was JSRC President, Adele McDonough in a time of 34:35. Other
club finishers included:
Jon Lowrie 39:28
Linda Puzzo 38:04
Dawn Ciccone 36:41
Bill Michalski 41:58
Norm Miller 36:02
Denise Moyer 42:50
Sutah Robins 45:20
Women's 101 Program Announced
The Club's Women's 101 Program has just been announced and will commence starting on
Wednesday, June 18 at beautiful Holmdel Park. This is an excellent program for all beginning
women runners. So if you are a woman check it out and all you guys let all your female friends
who you would like to run with you know all about it. Makes a nice birthday or graduation
present. Get details here.
Midland 15K
Felix Pereira 58:28
Ellen Howley Memorial 5K
Barbara Brennan 18:29(1st F)
Old Bridge Lions 5K
Frank Pelcher 27:16
Lynn Brady 23:40J(3rd F)
Trail Run
Sutah Robins 1:09
Thorne 4 Miler
Lynn Brady 30:14
Frank Pelcher 44:09(1rw)
Linda Piff 31:50(2ag)
Ridgewood 10K
Felix Pereira 37:44
Mooney wins Cape May 10k
Mike Mooney was the first overall finisher in this year's prestigous Cape May Foot Race. Mike
finished in a time of 32:50. He was also the first master finisher.
House For Rent
A two bedroom home in Toms River is available starting July 1st - $1100 per month plus utilities.
Contact Neil Feeney at 732-929-9211
NYC Marathon
Anyone interested in running this Year's NYC Marathon needs to submit their application for the
lottery by June 1st. Instructions are available from the New York Road Runners.
Special Olympics
Long Branch Special Olympics Marches into the Stadium for This Year's Monmouth Ocean County
Special Olympics opening Ceremonies
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The Club for the 11th straight year helped with the Monmouth Ocean County Special Olympics
Track and Field Meet held at Long Branch High School this past Saturday. The event brought
lots of joy and smiles to all the very Special Athletes who participated and competed in a spirited
fashion in many events from 10 meter wheelchair races to 1500 meter events. Many exceptional
performances were put in including an impressive 4 x 100 Relay in a startling time of 1 minute and
7 seconds. Congratulations to all of the athletes; the Monmouth Ocean County Special Olympics
led by Jeri Hickey and Lisa Wilhelm and all the volunteers who contributed to the very Special
Day. If you could not make it this year - please mark your calendars to make it next year.
Some of the Volunteers Before The Start of the Track Meet
Calendar Correction
Please Note - The AAU Regional Meet in New Brunswick is NOT the 27th through the 29th of
June. It has been moved up to the week of 20 through 22nd of June - A week Earlier!!
Openings Available
The Club has openings for people with enthusiasm and who want to get involved with the Club.
Among the things we need are the following:
Volunteer Coordinator - someone (or even a group) who can stay in touch with our members
and work with other organizations in helping to maintain a strong and vibrant volunteer cadre.
Our Events which benefit many local causes and charities can not be put on without the dedicated
"volunteerism" of all involved. The person or persons working this position will be rewarded with
the knowledge that their efforts made a really significant contribution.
Publicity Coordinator - Someone who can work with the media (newspapers, broadcast,
internet) and provide information on upcoming events as well as results and stories about
completed events and articles of interest to the general community. The Club throughout the year
performs many acts which generally are not recognized - such things as our Adopt a Family,
Support of victims of September 11th, support of youth running in our community, events which
benefit such causes as the Foodbank, Special Olympics and many others. This is an exciting
position which will be very interesting for anyone who would like to work with the media.
Date Base - We continually need to maintain our database of runners and associated information.
This position requires someone who can enter information into a database or spreadsheet and
maintain the information for event mailings and emails.
Accountant - Someone who is familiar with filing of tax returns for non profit organizations,
familiar with state and federal regulations regarding non profit status and who can do the
appropriate filings throughout the year.
If you are interested in volunteering please let our President, Adele McDonough know and she
can answer any questions. Email Adele at president@jsrc.org or call our hotline at 732-542-6090
and someone will get back to you promptly. This is your chance to get involved in a growing club
dedicated to our community in wich we live and "run".
Calling all Masters Men And Women
We are putting together teams for the Holmdel International Track Meet to be held on
Wednesday, June 11th. Men must be over 40 and women over 35. Come on out and represent
your club. Contact Dave Zurheide at DRZurheide@aol.com
Summer Picnic
June 29 - Scenic Run through Shark River Park Included
The Club's Summer Picnic will be held on Sunday, June 29th from Noon until 7 PM at the Oak
Tree Lodge, Schoolhouse Road in Wall Twp. It will be a full day of fun to include: A pre lim Fun
Run, hot dogs,, hamburgers, chicken, sausage, ribs, corn, salads, french fries, watermelon, Beer,
Wine and Soda. There will be 7 hours of activities including: swimming, children's playground,
volleyball, softball, horseshoes, bocce and games.
We have challenged the Ocean Running Club to a re-match from our last softball game in which
the outcome is in dispute with each club claiming they "demolished" the other.
Cost for adults is $28 until June 8, $33 thereafter. Children 5-11 is $15 and under 5 are free.
To sign up send a check to JSRC Picnic, c/o Bill Koch, 263 Frankfort Ave, Neptune, NJ 07753 or
call Bill for more information at 732-918-1976.
JSRC Summer Cruise
Last year it was a sell out and it is again limited to the first 100 registered. Boat will depart the
Bogan's Dock in Brielle at 7:45 PM for a three hour cruise and include a deluxe dinner, open bar
ans scenic cruise. Cost is $45 before June 1st or $55 after until limit is reached.
Send check to JSRC Cruise, c/o Bill Koch,, 263 Frankfort Ave, Neptune, NJ 07753\
Queens Half Marathon
Tom Natoli 2:04:43
Titan 5K
Amanda Cavalo 19:18J(1st F)
Alexandra Cavallo 23:12(1ag)
Emery Messenger 26:07
Lynn Brady 23:04
Linda Puzzo 22:06
Rumson 5 Mile
David Picascia 35:57
Antonietta Picascia 42:24
South Brunswick 5K
Ken Vercammen 19:22(3rd)
Edison Day 5K
Ken Vercammen 18:44(2nd)
Frank Pelcher 28:04(3ag)
Mother's Day 5K
LynnBrady 23:55(2ag)
Amanda Cavallo 19:19J(1st F)
River to Bay 5K
Alexandra Cavallo 23:14
Courtney Cavallo 27:04
Atlantic City 5K
Jon Brodsky 20:31(3ag)
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