Running Around This Week Updated on March 24, 2000 $15 off Your First Order - Free Shipping - Best Prices on Power, Clif Bars! The JSRC Mall is Now Open! Lots of Good Deals! Carlos and Marks Worldwide Adventure Carlos Morillo - March 23, 2000 (Note - Carlos Morillo and Mark Griggs are on a worldwide running tour acting as official emissaries for the Jersey Shore Running Club and will be providing periodic updates of their exploits - pictures are expected soon) Yesterday Mark and I ran part of the course of the "Run the Bays" in Auckland. It was great!!! We ran at 6 from the hotel and the weather was about 70. It was about 6 miles and a half. On the way out there were a bunch of sailboats and on the way back it was pretty neat the sunset as the background of the skyline of the city. We passed pretty close to the Pier where all the sailboats for the America's Cup were anchored and the main headquarters of the competition. It was though trying to keep up with Mark. He was holding his pace a bit, but still he was pacing me. I was exhausted at the end. Later we went to an Irish pub with a good atmosphere and a band playing that it wasn't bad. We had a few brews. We are planning on hashing Sunday with one of the 3 hashes here in Christchurch, NZ. FARC St Paddy's Club member Dave DeMonico was the overall winner of the Annual FARC 10 Miler starting in Liberty Oak Park in Freehold. Anne O'Dowd was the women's winner. The Club was an active participant at the event providing baggage check for the runners at the start. A large contingent of JSRC members participated on the cool Sunday morning which turned out to be ideal for running. Nearly 1000 runners participated. Congratulations to the Freehold Area Running Club for another great race. John and Jennifer Thein of JSRC provided the computerized results and they should be available at the FARC website. Some club finishers included: Jeff Reger 1:04:08(3ag) Matt Heagney 1:05:08 Bob Gordon 1:11:00 Larry Corley 1:12:57 (PR - 1 ag) Jack Cheer 1:13:36 Nancy Parnell 1:19:14 Rob Moir 1:19:35(3ag) Diane Cheer 1:38:15 Red Dog Marathon Dawn VonSuskil 1:58 E. Murray Todd Marathon Catherine Murphy 2:06:36(First Half) Donovan's 5K Matt Heagney 17:30 Pictures! Pictures! Pictures! See if we caught you at a Race and took your picture! Penny Hinck is in the process of organizing all the pictures that we have in our library and posting them for all to see. You can download a picture or even send your favorite to your friends or relatives. You can even upload your favorite pictue to a special area for all to see. Be sure to wear your JSRC Gear at a Race so we can snap your picture at the next race! Check them all out. My Favorite Place by Liz Ireland As Published in the Asbury Park Press on Saturday, March 11, 2000 My favorite place isn't one town but a running route that I do with friends almost every Sunday morning. These Sunday runs with the Jersey Shore Running Club (JSRC) take me far away from the suburban stereotype that Monmouth County, New Jersey brings to mind. The 6-15 mile course covers scenic country roads, with two sections on paths though Huber and Hartshorne Woods. This route has been the club's most popular group run for years. Up to fifty runners, in smaller groups running at different paces, start out weekly from Bodman Park in Middletown to take on the challenging hills and trails. The JSRC (formerly Team Running Store) "Sunday Runs" began over a decade ago with a group that got together at The Running Store when it was located on Broad Street in Red Bank. I joined these runs shortly after moving to the area in 1990. I was warned by the other runners that it was a tough, hilly ten mile course. Believe me, they were right! Back then the runners would gather around 10 A.M. on Sundays and do what we call the "River Run". Starting and finishing at the Running Store, the course was about 10 miles, from Red Bank over the Cooper Bridge into Middletown on to Navesink River Road, crossing the Oceanic Bridge for the run down River Road through Rumson and Fair Haven. Refreshments would be waiting at the end - water and juice, plus what has become a tradition with the Sunday runners, chocolate donuts. We would finish around 12 noon, just in time for the store to open. Relocation of The Running Store to The Grove in Shrewsbury caused us move our starting place in Red Bank. Later we were able to work out an arrangement with the Middletown Youth Athletic Association (MYAA) to use their clubhouse in Bodman Park as a meeting place on Sunday mornings. From there we explored new routes on the scenic country roads, and in Huber and Hartshorne Woods. The different routes now have familiar names, such as the "Inner Loop" and "Stone Church." There are even regularly scheduled 20 mile "Monster Loops" for folks training for a marathon. While there is a distance and a pace for everyone who wants to join the group runs, a fairly standard one is from Bodman Park to the Stone Church on Monmouth Road, through Hartshorne Woods and back to the Park. (Group photo of some of the JSRC Sunday Runners courtesy of Andrew Nasto.) The pack now gathers around 8 A.M. and shares thoughts on what version of the route to do and what to wear given the weather conditions. We inevitably dilly dally for a few minutes waiting for folks to show up and making that one last trip to the bathroom. At the start the group is all together, but by the exit from Bodman Park on to Navesink River Road the different pace groups, from the slowest to the fastest, have formed. The first part on Navesink River Road, with its great view of the river and beautiful homes, sets the tone for the run. Turning left onto Lufburrow Lane we pass the Navesink Country Club golf course. We try to be quiet when golfers are teeing off and to avoid being struck by the occasional wild golf balls that mysteriously go off course. The next stretch takes us on to Cooper Road, one of the most scenic, peaceful stretches of the run. The horses on the farms along the way have become old friends. Further up the road there are two golden retrievers that greet us enthusiastically every week. In addition to the animal life, we've had occasional brushes with celebrities. Someone was sure they passed Geraldo Rivera out for a run. We know for certain that local running celebrity, Harry Nolan (Masters National Champion) is a regular on the Cooper Road section. Past the farms, we cross the river and continue the run on the dirt road leading to a notorious hill on the route. All conversation stops as you make your way up the steep hill. Thankfully the first of the club provided water stops is at the top. At the water stop we catch our breath and set out down Browns Dock Road for Huber Woods. The trail in Huber Woods provides a whole new terrain. On the narrow trail you run single file quietly enjoying the peaceful woods. The Spring wildflowers are especially beautiful and deer sightings are a regular occurrence. Out of the woods and on the road again we cross the "iron" bridge and stop to refresh at the second water stop on Hartshorne Road, just past the Stone Church. The whole run is scenic, but this next section takes my breath away. As you run down Hartshorne Road you come onto a beautiful cove on the Navesink River. Whatever the season, with the scene through the fall foliage or the summer sun reflecting off the water, the view is spectacular. We continue to run up another hill and enter Hartshorne Woods for a second trail adventure. We often share these trails with friendly hikers and mountain bikers. The route back to Bodman Park can vary. One challenging variation takes you atop Beacon Hill with magnificent views of the Atlantic Ocean and the Manhattan skyline. Once back at the MYAA Clubhouse in Bodman Park runners enjoy much deserved refreshments. We still have those traditional chocolate donuts, but have added bagels, coffee, and a new "tradition", mouth-watering crumb cake. As much as the beautiful scenery, the camaraderie of fellow runners makes these Sunday runs my favorite place. There is the company for long runs in all kinds of weather, as well as a chance to talk and joke with friends who love running. I can't end without thanking all those that make my favorite place possible -- the JSRC volunteers for the strategic water stops and refreshments, the MYAA for sharing their club house, and the Monmouth County Parks System and rangers for the great job they do. The Jersey Shore Running Club welcomes all to come and enjoy my favorite place. In addition to Sunday, the JSRC has shorter group runs on Tuesday evenings in Long Branch and Thursday evenings in Belmar. For more information interested folks can call the JSRC hotline at 732-542-6090 or logon to the club web site at www.JSRC.org. Liz Ireland lives in Red Bank and bakes the mouth watering crumb cake. Looking for Knee Advice JSRC Member John Molta broke his ankle in October, had knee surgery in February, and is being told by his orthopedist to give up running. Hi is looking for a doctor who is an expert in sports medicine and in knee problems, and who understands how important it is to a runner to be able to keep running. If you know anybody like this , please Email John or call him at 732-291-0083. Complementary Midland Bus Trip Free Bus and Entry - $5.00 for refreshments! Club members willing to volunteer for the Children's Run at the Midland Run on May 21 can receive a complementary entry into either the 15K or 5 K Races. The Children's Run is after the adult racers so you will have plenty of time to run your race, recover and help out. We also are planning a bus to take members to the event (Dubbed the Woodstock of Running). Cost will be $5 per person which would include the Bus Trip, Complementary Entry, and a Picnic after the Race with all types of Refreshments. To reserve your spot on the bus send in a check for $5.00 made out to JSRC, PO Box 7492, Shrewsbury, NJ 07702. For more information contact John MacGillivary. JSRC President's Monthly Message Phil Hinck "Ask not what you 're running club can do for you. Ask what you can do for your running club. Or, please send checks!" More to follow. Donavan's 5K Jeff Reger 18:15 Dawn Ciccone 19:54 Atlantic City St Paddy's 5K Bobby Cavallo 17:43(1 AG) Amanda Cavallo 21:03 Alexandra Cavallo 26:50 E. Murray Todd Marathon On a terrific day for running many JSRC members participated in the Annual E.Murray Todd Marathon at Brookdale College in Lincroft. The JSRC banner was flying high at the funish as runners were treated to special cookies baked in the form of JSRC at the finish courtesy of Penny Hinck and Liz Ireland. The overall winner was James Nolan of Collegeville, Pa in a time of 1:13:57. On the women's side Dorian Myer of Rumson was the first finisher in 1:20:48. Complete results are available at Lin-Mark. Among the many JSRC finishers were: Peter Sabat 1:15:53 (6th OA) Tom Hall 1:18:59(1 AG) Dorian Myer 1:20:48 Matt Heagney 1:27:40 Dave Sauls 1:27:49 Jeff Reger 1:28:57 Ilona Bella 1:29:47 Dawn Ciccone 1:34:05 Mike Anstadt 1:34:46 Jennifer Gunn 1:34:56 Tom Mulvaney 1:35:06 Maggie Freeman 1:35:18 Jane Erbe 1:35:32 Walt Rusky 1:36:17 John Contract 1:36:46 Jerry Convery 1:36:50 Mary Conry 1:36:50 Arno Kohler 1:37:13 Susan Kofad 1:38:35 Jon Brodsky 1:39:31 Bob Bautsch 1:39:48 Graham Wisdom 1:40:30 Mary Conry 1:40:51 Jack Cheer 1:41:34 Bob Gordon 1:42:02 Marty Dugan 1:42:13 Bill King Sr 1:42:51 Steve Foley 1:43:10 Dave Heskin 1:45:37 Peggy Schaab 1:46:25 Dick Hill 1:46:47 Pam Allen 1:47:10 Lois Eder 1:48:04 Bill Koch 1:48:31 Johnny Rodriguez 1:48:37 Sutah Robins 1:49:36 Bill King Jr 1:49:47 Kathy Price 1:50:20 Rob Moir 1:50:40 David Gross 1:51:25 Luann Carhart 1:52:45 Paul Minter 1:53:04 Larry Murphy 1:54:16 Christine Rowe 1:54:19 Liz Ireland 1:58:42 Bob Both 1:59:01 Mary Moriarty 2:00:17 Andy Fermin 2:02:03 Andy Casey 2:02:18 Penny Hinck 2:05:11 Colleen Murphy 2:06 Barbara Keenan 2:07:29 Marilyn Ryder 2:07:48 Bill Renna 2:10:46 Diane Cheer 2:11:09 Peggy McKean 2:12:43 Grace Rowe 2:23:25 Jean Spears 2:38:21 Shirley Shook 2:39:08 Eliot Denman 2:48:28(RW) MAC Youth Indoor Championships NY Armory, NYC Amanda Cavallo 1500M 5:43 (2nd AG) Amanda Cavallo 800 M 2:53 (5th AG) Aleaxandra Cavallo 800 M 3:40 Alexandra Cavallo 400 M 1:39 LA Marathon Richie Broxmeyer 2:53:23 Miles for the New Millenium Totals Through February Steve Williams 500 Bob Bonpietro 402 Bob Potter 278(24) John Contract 265(144) Bill Koch 239 Jon Brodsky 209 Deana McClean 181 Bill Renna 103(77) Kathy Kennedy 80 Art Glass 96(32) Feb Total Jack Cheer 112(61) Feb Total Brad Bunk 139(10) (February Total) Send in your yearly totals through February so they can be recorded here and in the club newsletter. Awards for the most total and club miles as well as awards for 1000, 1500, 2000 and 2500+ Miles for the Year. Women's Olympic Marathon Trials Anne Marie Lauck 2:36:05(3rd) Laurie Corbin 2:56:02 Check out the complete Results and a First Hand Account from Laurie. First Lifetime Member The Club got its first Lifetime member who was so impressed by the Club's Holiday Party that he signed up for life during the Party and he only had a single beer at the time. Life Time membership is available for only $1,000. Maybe we should have more parties and less runs! If you would like to sign up for life or give a lifetime membership to a friend further information is available on the membership application. Spring Lake 5 Near Its Limit The Spring Lake 5 scheduled for Saturday May 27 has almost reached its limit. So if you intend on running in the largest race in New Jersey you need to get your application in as soon as possible. Applications are available at Mioles Ahead Sports in Manasquan. If you need an application send in an email and we will forward one to you. You can also try the Spring Lake 5 Web Site for the latest information. First Family Home Page JSRC Invited Members of the Jersey Shore Running Club have been invited to Ken Vercammen's St Patrick's Day Celebration at his office located at 407 Main Street in Metuchen on Friday, March 10 starting at 5:30 PM. Call Ken's Office at 732-906-2180 to let him know you are coming. March Hash The march Hash Run will be held on Saturday, March 18th starting from Petersen's on Rt 70 in Brick at 7:30 PM. Contact Tom the Hare at 732-840-3427 for more information. Our Personal 4 Minute Miles Our Own Personal Marathons Michael Selman, The Roads Scholar Until May 6, 1954, it had never been done, and even the idea was often scoffed at as impossible. Then, on a wet and windy day, Roger Gilbert Bannister did the unthinkable, and ran a mile in under 4 minutes. Unthinkable, for everyone except perhaps, by him. If he had listened to the critics, instead of playing his own music, May 6, 1954 would not have been an historical date in running history. But he played his own tune, performed it perfectly, and very soon after, others started singing his song. The power of the mind. The power of positive thinking. The power comes from within. Even if the notion is inspired from external sources, it's the music that plays inside that's going to see you there. Once Bannister ran the mile in under four minutes, other runners started believing they could do it too. By the end of 1954, he did not stand alone in accomplishing the impossible. Today, a four minute mile is relatively commonplace. We all have our personal 4 minute mile, our own personal marathon. That barrier of the unproven or unaccomplished that our hearts wish for our bodies. The goals that defy logic, or reason to anyone but ourselves. Sometimes, we don't even know why, but it's a song we can't get out of our heads. It could be anything from completing a marathon, to running a sub 20 minute 5K, or setting a lifetime PR at any distance, even though we're in our 40's. We can seek encouragement from the world, and the world can heap it upon us, but that alone, is not enough. If you are merely conducting the music, but don't have the song in your heart, the musicians will eventually stop following your baton, and instead tap to their own beat. You are left feeling frustrated, even betrayed, but it's as simple as the music being all around you, and having it drown out your own song. The impossible is just that. Impossible. But by seeking to achieve the impossible, we can accomplish the previously undefined, within our own scope of accomplishment, and sometimes, within the world's. By attempting the impossible, we can accomplish the improbable, and every time we achieve the improbable, we raise our own personal bar a little bit higher. But the song we sing must be from within. Sir Roger played the music, and soon after, many others sang along. His music found its way into other people's hearts. Sing your own song. Sing it loud. Sing it proud. Sing it for the world to hear. The name of the song is Our Personal 4 Minute Miles. Our Own Personal Marathons. SAC Winter Series Feb 26 Bob Cavallo 17:25J(1st) Dick Hill 22:46 Mary Cavallo 23:10(1ag) Chill Out 10 Miler Seaside Heights, Feb 19, 2000 A cold day with a misty rain greeted runners at the Chill Out 10 Miler starting in Seaside Heights. Runners had to fight a north wind on the return making for a challenging race. The overall winner was J Meloro of Oradell in 53:15. The woman's winner was Kari Proffit of Staten Island in 1:05:12. Among the many JSRC finishers were: Jason Rogerson 59:03 Bobby Cavallo 1:00:43 Bob Bonpietro 1:03:38 Gerhard Dohne 1:06:02 Ilona Bella 1:06:45(2nd F) Emily King 1:08:16(PR) Gary Krebs 1:09:14 Maggie Freeman 1:10:21 Jane Erbe 1:11:35 John Contract 1:11:54(PR) Andrew Nasto 1:12:00 Jerry Convery 1:13:29(PR) Patty Hancock 1:13:40 Bob Bautsch 1:15:22 Jack Cheer 1:17:32 Dave Magno 1:23:39 Luann Carhart 1:25:20 Susan Ardito 1:27:05 Laura Murzda 1:27:56 Mary Moriarty 1:29:02 Penny Hinck 1:29:39 Liz Ireland 1:29:39 Jeananne McFadden 1:34:42 Jerry Frazee 1:34:52 Dawn VonSuskil 1:35:32 Brian Lackey 1:37:05 Diane Cheer 1:42:37 5K Amanda Cavallo 22:02(2ag) Alexandra Cavallo 28:02 Check out the complete results. NYC Marathon Entry Anyone contemplating entering the Year 2000 New York City Marathon, there is a new procedure to enter. Information can be found at the club website. The application process is now open and the "line up" in Central Park will occur on Sunday, April 2nd in Central Park. You must have your applications in no later than April 14 so you need to start now. New Members Deana Maclean - Deana has resumed running after a 10 year hiatus. After having some health problems she changed her diet (vegan) and resumed exercising and lost 40 lbs and improved her health tremendously. Deana lives in the Brick area and works in Freehold. Her favorite race is the Spring Lake 5. She hopes to join insome club runs soon. View Past Updates in the Archive Return to Main Page
Updated on March 24, 2000
Carlos Morillo - March 23, 2000
(Note - Carlos Morillo and Mark Griggs are on a worldwide running tour acting as official emissaries for the Jersey Shore Running Club and will be providing periodic updates of their exploits - pictures are expected soon)
Yesterday Mark and I ran part of the course of the "Run the Bays" in Auckland. It was great!!! We ran at 6 from the hotel and the weather was about 70. It was about 6 miles and a half. On the way out there were a bunch of sailboats and on the way back it was pretty neat the sunset as the background of the skyline of the city. We passed pretty close to the Pier where all the sailboats for the America's Cup were anchored and the main headquarters of the competition. It was though trying to keep up with Mark. He was holding his pace a bit, but still he was pacing me. I was exhausted at the end. Later we went to an Irish pub with a good atmosphere and a band playing that it wasn't bad. We had a few brews. We are planning on hashing Sunday with one of the 3 hashes here in Christchurch, NZ.
Club member Dave DeMonico was the overall winner of the Annual FARC 10 Miler starting in Liberty Oak Park in Freehold. Anne O'Dowd was the women's winner. The Club was an active participant at the event providing baggage check for the runners at the start. A large contingent of JSRC members participated on the cool Sunday morning which turned out to be ideal for running. Nearly 1000 runners participated. Congratulations to the Freehold Area Running Club for another great race. John and Jennifer Thein of JSRC provided the computerized results and they should be available at the FARC website. Some club finishers included:
Jeff Reger 1:04:08(3ag)
Matt Heagney 1:05:08
Bob Gordon 1:11:00
Larry Corley 1:12:57 (PR - 1 ag)
Jack Cheer 1:13:36
Nancy Parnell 1:19:14
Rob Moir 1:19:35(3ag)
Diane Cheer 1:38:15
Dawn VonSuskil 1:58
Catherine Murphy 2:06:36(First Half)
Matt Heagney 17:30
See if we caught you at a Race and took your picture! Penny Hinck is in the process of organizing all the pictures that we have in our library and posting them for all to see. You can download a picture or even send your favorite to your friends or relatives. You can even upload your favorite pictue to a special area for all to see. Be sure to wear your JSRC Gear at a Race so we can snap your picture at the next race! Check them all out.
by Liz Ireland
As Published in the Asbury Park Press on Saturday, March 11, 2000
My favorite place isn't one town but a running route that I do with friends almost every Sunday morning. These Sunday runs with the Jersey Shore Running Club (JSRC) take me far away from the suburban stereotype that Monmouth County, New Jersey brings to mind. The 6-15 mile course covers scenic country roads, with two sections on paths though Huber and Hartshorne Woods. This route has been the club's most popular group run for years. Up to fifty runners, in smaller groups running at different paces, start out weekly from Bodman Park in Middletown to take on the challenging hills and trails.
The JSRC (formerly Team Running Store) "Sunday Runs" began over a decade ago with a group that got together at The Running Store when it was located on Broad Street in Red Bank. I joined these runs shortly after moving to the area in 1990. I was warned by the other runners that it was a tough, hilly ten mile course. Believe me, they were right!
Back then the runners would gather around 10 A.M. on Sundays and do what we call the "River Run". Starting and finishing at the Running Store, the course was about 10 miles, from Red Bank over the Cooper Bridge into Middletown on to Navesink River Road, crossing the Oceanic Bridge for the run down River Road through Rumson and Fair Haven. Refreshments would be waiting at the end - water and juice, plus what has become a tradition with the Sunday runners, chocolate donuts. We would finish around 12 noon, just in time for the store to open.
Relocation of The Running Store to The Grove in Shrewsbury caused us move our starting place in Red Bank. Later we were able to work out an arrangement with the Middletown Youth Athletic Association (MYAA) to use their clubhouse in Bodman Park as a meeting place on Sunday mornings. From there we explored new routes on the scenic country roads, and in Huber and Hartshorne Woods. The different routes now have familiar names, such as the "Inner Loop" and "Stone Church." There are even regularly scheduled 20 mile "Monster Loops" for folks training for a marathon. While there is a distance and a pace for everyone who wants to join the group runs, a fairly standard one is from Bodman Park to the Stone Church on Monmouth Road, through Hartshorne Woods and back to the Park. (Group photo of some of the JSRC Sunday Runners courtesy of Andrew Nasto.)
The pack now gathers around 8 A.M. and shares thoughts on what version of the route to do and what to wear given the weather conditions. We inevitably dilly dally for a few minutes waiting for folks to show up and making that one last trip to the bathroom. At the start the group is all together, but by the exit from Bodman Park on to Navesink River Road the different pace groups, from the slowest to the fastest, have formed.
The first part on Navesink River Road, with its great view of the river and beautiful homes, sets the tone for the run. Turning left onto Lufburrow Lane we pass the Navesink Country Club golf course. We try to be quiet when golfers are teeing off and to avoid being struck by the occasional wild golf balls that mysteriously go off course.
The next stretch takes us on to Cooper Road, one of the most scenic, peaceful stretches of the run. The horses on the farms along the way have become old friends. Further up the road there are two golden retrievers that greet us enthusiastically every week. In addition to the animal life, we've had occasional brushes with celebrities. Someone was sure they passed Geraldo Rivera out for a run. We know for certain that local running celebrity, Harry Nolan (Masters National Champion) is a regular on the Cooper Road section.
Past the farms, we cross the river and continue the run on the dirt road leading to a notorious hill on the route. All conversation stops as you make your way up the steep hill. Thankfully the first of the club provided water stops is at the top. At the water stop we catch our breath and set out down Browns Dock Road for Huber Woods. The trail in Huber Woods provides a whole new terrain. On the narrow trail you run single file quietly enjoying the peaceful woods. The Spring wildflowers are especially beautiful and deer sightings are a regular occurrence.
Out of the woods and on the road again we cross the "iron" bridge and stop to refresh at the second water stop on Hartshorne Road, just past the Stone Church. The whole run is scenic, but this next section takes my breath away. As you run down Hartshorne Road you come onto a beautiful cove on the Navesink River. Whatever the season, with the scene through the fall foliage or the summer sun reflecting off the water, the view is spectacular.
We continue to run up another hill and enter Hartshorne Woods for a second trail adventure. We often share these trails with friendly hikers and mountain bikers. The route back to Bodman Park can vary. One challenging variation takes you atop Beacon Hill with magnificent views of the Atlantic Ocean and the Manhattan skyline.
Once back at the MYAA Clubhouse in Bodman Park runners enjoy much deserved refreshments. We still have those traditional chocolate donuts, but have added bagels, coffee, and a new "tradition", mouth-watering crumb cake. As much as the beautiful scenery, the camaraderie of fellow runners makes these Sunday runs my favorite place. There is the company for long runs in all kinds of weather, as well as a chance to talk and joke with friends who love running.
I can't end without thanking all those that make my favorite place possible -- the JSRC volunteers for the strategic water stops and refreshments, the MYAA for sharing their club house, and the Monmouth County Parks System and rangers for the great job they do. The Jersey Shore Running Club welcomes all to come and enjoy my favorite place. In addition to Sunday, the JSRC has shorter group runs on Tuesday evenings in Long Branch and Thursday evenings in Belmar. For more information interested folks can call the JSRC hotline at 732-542-6090 or logon to the club web site at www.JSRC.org.
Liz Ireland lives in Red Bank and bakes the mouth watering crumb cake.
JSRC Member John Molta broke his ankle in October, had knee surgery in February, and is being told by his orthopedist to give up running. Hi is looking for a doctor who is an expert in sports medicine and in knee problems, and who understands how important it is to a runner to be able to keep running. If you know anybody like this , please Email John or call him at 732-291-0083.
Free Bus and Entry - $5.00 for refreshments!
Club members willing to volunteer for the Children's Run at the Midland Run on May 21 can receive a complementary entry into either the 15K or 5 K Races. The Children's Run is after the adult racers so you will have plenty of time to run your race, recover and help out. We also are planning a bus to take members to the event (Dubbed the Woodstock of Running). Cost will be $5 per person which would include the Bus Trip, Complementary Entry, and a Picnic after the Race with all types of Refreshments. To reserve your spot on the bus send in a check for $5.00 made out to JSRC, PO Box 7492, Shrewsbury, NJ 07702. For more information contact John MacGillivary.
Phil Hinck
"Ask not what you 're running club can do for you. Ask what you can do for your running club. Or, please send checks!" More to follow.
Jeff Reger 18:15
Dawn Ciccone 19:54
Bobby Cavallo 17:43(1 AG)
Amanda Cavallo 21:03
Alexandra Cavallo 26:50
On a terrific day for running many JSRC members participated in the Annual E.Murray Todd Marathon at Brookdale College in Lincroft. The JSRC banner was flying high at the funish as runners were treated to special cookies baked in the form of JSRC at the finish courtesy of Penny Hinck and Liz Ireland. The overall winner was James Nolan of Collegeville, Pa in a time of 1:13:57. On the women's side Dorian Myer of Rumson was the first finisher in 1:20:48. Complete results are available at Lin-Mark. Among the many JSRC finishers were:
Peter Sabat 1:15:53 (6th OA)
Tom Hall 1:18:59(1 AG)
Dorian Myer 1:20:48
Matt Heagney 1:27:40
Dave Sauls 1:27:49
Jeff Reger 1:28:57
Ilona Bella 1:29:47
Dawn Ciccone 1:34:05
Mike Anstadt 1:34:46
Jennifer Gunn 1:34:56
Tom Mulvaney 1:35:06
Maggie Freeman 1:35:18
Jane Erbe 1:35:32
Walt Rusky 1:36:17
John Contract 1:36:46
Jerry Convery 1:36:50
Mary Conry 1:36:50
Arno Kohler 1:37:13
Susan Kofad 1:38:35
Jon Brodsky 1:39:31
Bob Bautsch 1:39:48
Graham Wisdom 1:40:30
Mary Conry 1:40:51
Jack Cheer 1:41:34
Bob Gordon 1:42:02
Marty Dugan 1:42:13
Bill King Sr 1:42:51
Steve Foley 1:43:10
Dave Heskin 1:45:37
Peggy Schaab 1:46:25
Dick Hill 1:46:47
Pam Allen 1:47:10
Lois Eder 1:48:04
Bill Koch 1:48:31
Johnny Rodriguez 1:48:37
Sutah Robins 1:49:36
Bill King Jr 1:49:47
Kathy Price 1:50:20
Rob Moir 1:50:40
David Gross 1:51:25
Luann Carhart 1:52:45
Paul Minter 1:53:04
Larry Murphy 1:54:16
Christine Rowe 1:54:19
Liz Ireland 1:58:42
Bob Both 1:59:01
Mary Moriarty 2:00:17
Andy Fermin 2:02:03
Andy Casey 2:02:18
Penny Hinck 2:05:11
Colleen Murphy 2:06
Barbara Keenan 2:07:29
Marilyn Ryder 2:07:48
Bill Renna 2:10:46
Diane Cheer 2:11:09
Peggy McKean 2:12:43
Grace Rowe 2:23:25
Jean Spears 2:38:21
Shirley Shook 2:39:08
Eliot Denman 2:48:28(RW)
NY Armory, NYC
Amanda Cavallo 1500M 5:43 (2nd AG)
Amanda Cavallo 800 M 2:53 (5th AG)
Aleaxandra Cavallo 800 M 3:40
Alexandra Cavallo 400 M 1:39
Richie Broxmeyer 2:53:23
Steve Williams 500
Bob Bonpietro 402
Bob Potter 278(24)
John Contract 265(144)
Bill Koch 239
Jon Brodsky 209
Deana McClean 181
Bill Renna 103(77)
Kathy Kennedy 80
Art Glass 96(32) Feb Total
Jack Cheer 112(61) Feb Total
Brad Bunk 139(10) (February Total) Send in your yearly totals through February so they can be recorded here and in the club newsletter. Awards for the most total and club miles as well as awards for 1000, 1500, 2000 and 2500+ Miles for the Year.
Send
Anne Marie Lauck 2:36:05(3rd)
Laurie Corbin 2:56:02
Check out the complete Results and a First Hand Account from Laurie.
The Club got its first Lifetime member who was so impressed by the Club's Holiday Party that he signed up for life during the Party and he only had a single beer at the time. Life Time membership is available for only $1,000. Maybe we should have more parties and less runs! If you would like to sign up for life or give a lifetime membership to a friend further information is available on the membership application.
The Spring Lake 5 scheduled for Saturday May 27 has almost reached its limit. So if you intend on running in the largest race in New Jersey you need to get your application in as soon as possible. Applications are available at Mioles Ahead Sports in Manasquan. If you need an application send in an email and we will forward one to you. You can also try the Spring Lake 5 Web Site for the latest information.
Members of the Jersey Shore Running Club have been invited to Ken Vercammen's St Patrick's Day Celebration at his office located at 407 Main Street in Metuchen on Friday, March 10 starting at 5:30 PM. Call Ken's Office at 732-906-2180 to let him know you are coming.
The march Hash Run will be held on Saturday, March 18th starting from Petersen's on Rt 70 in Brick at 7:30 PM. Contact Tom the Hare at 732-840-3427 for more information.
Michael Selman, The Roads Scholar
Until May 6, 1954, it had never been done, and even the idea was often scoffed at as impossible. Then, on a wet and windy day, Roger Gilbert Bannister did the unthinkable, and ran a mile in under 4 minutes. Unthinkable, for everyone except perhaps, by him. If he had listened to the critics, instead of playing his own music, May 6, 1954 would not have been an historical date in running history. But he played his own tune, performed it perfectly, and very soon after, others started singing his song.
The power of the mind. The power of positive thinking. The power comes from within. Even if the notion is inspired from external sources, it's the music that plays inside that's going to see you there. Once Bannister ran the mile in under four minutes, other runners started believing they could do it too. By the end of 1954, he did not stand alone in accomplishing the impossible.
Today, a four minute mile is relatively commonplace. We all have our personal 4 minute mile, our own personal marathon. That barrier of the unproven or unaccomplished that our hearts wish for our bodies. The goals that defy logic, or reason to anyone but ourselves. Sometimes, we don't even know why, but it's a song we can't get out of our heads. It could be anything from completing a marathon, to running a sub 20 minute 5K, or setting a lifetime PR at any distance, even though we're in our 40's.
We can seek encouragement from the world, and the world can heap it upon us, but that alone, is not enough. If you are merely conducting the music, but don't have the song in your heart, the musicians will eventually stop following your baton, and instead tap to their own beat. You are left feeling frustrated, even betrayed, but it's as simple as the music being all around you, and having it drown out your own song.
The impossible is just that. Impossible. But by seeking to achieve the impossible, we can accomplish the previously undefined, within our own scope of accomplishment, and sometimes, within the world's. By attempting the impossible, we can accomplish the improbable, and every time we achieve the improbable, we raise our own personal bar a little bit higher. But the song we sing must be from within. Sir Roger played the music, and soon after, many others sang along. His music found its way into other people's hearts.
Sing your own song. Sing it loud. Sing it proud. Sing it for the world to hear. The name of the song is Our Personal 4 Minute Miles. Our Own Personal Marathons.
Feb 26
Bob Cavallo 17:25J(1st)
Dick Hill 22:46
Mary Cavallo 23:10(1ag)
Seaside Heights, Feb 19, 2000
A cold day with a misty rain greeted runners at the Chill Out 10 Miler starting in Seaside Heights. Runners had to fight a north wind on the return making for a challenging race. The overall winner was J Meloro of Oradell in 53:15. The woman's winner was Kari Proffit of Staten Island in 1:05:12. Among the many JSRC finishers were:
Jason Rogerson 59:03
Bobby Cavallo 1:00:43
Bob Bonpietro 1:03:38
Gerhard Dohne 1:06:02
Ilona Bella 1:06:45(2nd F)
Emily King 1:08:16(PR)
Gary Krebs 1:09:14
Maggie Freeman 1:10:21
Jane Erbe 1:11:35
John Contract 1:11:54(PR)
Andrew Nasto 1:12:00
Jerry Convery 1:13:29(PR)
Patty Hancock 1:13:40
Bob Bautsch 1:15:22
Jack Cheer 1:17:32
Dave Magno 1:23:39
Luann Carhart 1:25:20
Susan Ardito 1:27:05
Laura Murzda 1:27:56
Mary Moriarty 1:29:02
Penny Hinck 1:29:39
Liz Ireland 1:29:39
Jeananne McFadden 1:34:42
Jerry Frazee 1:34:52
Dawn VonSuskil 1:35:32
Brian Lackey 1:37:05
Diane Cheer 1:42:37
5K
Amanda Cavallo 22:02(2ag)
Alexandra Cavallo 28:02
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Anyone contemplating entering the Year 2000 New York City Marathon, there is a new procedure to enter. Information can be found at the club website. The application process is now open and the "line up" in Central Park will occur on Sunday, April 2nd in Central Park. You must have your applications in no later than April 14 so you need to start now.
Deana Maclean - Deana has resumed running after a 10 year hiatus. After having some health problems she changed her diet (vegan) and resumed exercising and lost 40 lbs and improved her health tremendously. Deana lives in the Brick area and works in Freehold. Her favorite race is the Spring Lake 5. She hopes to join insome club runs soon.