Updated on March 18, 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". Run from Florida to Maine Jersey Shore Native Organizes Event to Benefit Camp Sunshine, JSRC Members To Run This June a group of runners will start their journey from Florida and then travel along the east coast to Maine. The purpose is to raise fund for Camp Sunshine, a retreat for critically ill children and their families. The Web Site for the event has information on the route and the participants. Janna Chernetz of New Jersey, who is a student at the University of Vermont is one of the runners who will be participating in the event. Also participating is JSRC's own David Gross. David looks at the event as a real challenge but he says. "Knowing what families with critically ill children go through on a daily basis has given me the motivation to do this." Dave is collecting pledges for this worthwhile event. Any contributions are welcome and can be sent in a check made out to Camp Sunshine and sent to: David Gross, 48 Sandburg Drive, Morganville, NJ 07751 The organizer of the event is a native of the Jersey Shore, Matt Hoidal. He is from Red Bank where his family operates the Hoidal Funeral Home. The route will take runners through New Jersey with a stop in Trenton and then on to Hacketstown Medical Center where they will visit with some of the children who have attended the Camp. Anyone interested in running with the group on this leg of the event should send in an email or contact Bob Both at 732-681-9464. Welcome Newest Member A bouncing Baby Boy, Ryan Carlyle McCloskey, arrived at 11:13 am on Wednesday 3/14/01 to Cathy and Tom McCloskey .ready for a run and his first marathon weighing in at 7 lbs, 4.5 oz, 19 3/4". Donavan's Reef St Patrick's Race Diane, Jack, Phil, Liz, Jerry at the Post Race Party Guy Gordon and Laurie Corbin were the winners of the three (well almost three) mile race at Donavan's in Sea Bright. Many Club members helped out with the event and also ran. It was a great day for a race and a better one for the Party! Youth Running Program The Wall Track Club has announced their Spring Running Schedule. The Club is open to all Children born from 1987 through 1994 and all sixth, seventh and eighth grade students. Registration and a parents' meeting will be held at 7 PM on March 22 at the Wall High School Auditorium. The ten week session begins on April 3 and ends on June 7. For more information call Vince Bonnacore at 732- 974-1485. New Member Offer Join The Club Get a Shirt All new members joining the Jersey Shore Running Club now receive a FREE great looking t-shirt when they join. Membership as they say "has its privileges". Along with the free shirt you also get an award winning newsletter every month which includes special offers only available to Club members and a quarterly magazine from RRCA. In addition there are discounts at many local merchants to include the Best running stores in the area, discounts to Club Events, a great Summer and Winter Party, Club Trips to unique events and lots more. So if you are not a member this is the time to sign up. The initial membership is only $15 per person and renewals are only $12. Just Click Here to get all the details and a membership application or to join on - line. JSRC St. Patty's Day Party Open Bar - Food! In order to wish in a Fantastic St. Patrick's Day, Bar Anticipation is having a Gala St. Pat's Friday Happy Hour on March 16th. As a Special Offer, ALL JSRC MEMBERS will be offered a ONE HOUR OPEN BAR after checking in at the door and receiving a wristband. Just mention that you are a Club Member and go to the assigned bar at the rear portion of the building. PLEASE WEAR A PIECE OF JSRC CLOTHING TO BE EASILY IDENTIFIED. This offer is good from 5:00 PM until 6:00 PM ONLY, so get there early and enjoy the FREE Carving Station, Hot Hors D'oeuvres, Bud & Bud Lite Specials, Tee shirt and Misc. Bud Product Give-aways and great company. Also, new in the future newsletters, look for the FREE Bud/Bud Lite drink coupon good for any Friday night. Compliments of Reggie Hyde, Pat Mastrorilli and your own "El Presidente" Jersey Shore Relay Time The Fifth Annual Jersey Shore Relay scheduled for Saturday, April 21 is filling up fast. Pre-Registration deadline is April 1, 2001. Last year's event was sold out and this year may prove the same. Registrations are ahead of last years pace. The transition areas have been expanded to allow for a larger field and the Finish Party is shaping up to be even better at the Stone Pony. There is still time to get your team or teams in. There are divisions for Clubs, Corporate, Town, Government, Fire, Police, Family and Open. Its a really fun event where everyone wins especially the beneficiary which again is Special Olympics. More information is available at the Relay Web Site. Hoboken Anyone? Happen to be in Hoboken? Join others for a run! The Mile Square Running Club has group runs throughout the week. All paces welcome. Tuesdays 3 miles at 7 pm Start at Church Square Park by the gazebo (Park Ave between 4th & 5th) Thursdays 3 miles at 7 pm Start at Elysian Park by 10th & Hudson Sundays 5 miles at 10 am Start at Sinatra Park by the Pavilion (on Sinatra Dr.) For more information e-mail MSRC@run.to or check out their Web Site. PowerBar 20 Miler Chris Coghlan Attached is a link to the NYRRC Powerbar 20 Miler. The race is on March 24. We had 3 relay teams and a number of individuals participate last year. If anybody would like to be on a team this year, let me know. JSRC Shines at St Patty's Day Parade Marilyn, Elaine and Phil at the Staging area of the Parade The Club again participated in this years St Patty's Day Parade in Belmar demonstrating that not only is it the largest club in New Jersey but also the one with the most spirit and enthusiasm. A good turn out for what was a nasty day. But the spirit of the group shined through the grey sky. The group marched behind both the Club Banner and the Belmar 5 Race Banner led by former JSRC President and Belmar 5 Race Director Phil Hinck. Many of the marchers hurried over from the E. Murray Todd Race that morning to partake in the celebration. Among them were Tom Morrison, Ira McWiss, Mary Moriarty, Elaine Hartung, John MacGillivary, Marilyn Ryder, Phil Hinck, Barbara Keenan, Penny Hinck, Carla McGuidice, Jerry McFrazee, April and John, Jack and Diane Cheer and numerous others (They all get credit for a Sunday Run). Phil was promoting the Belmar 5's new date which will be Saturday, July 14. Applications are now available at The Running Store, Miles Ahead and Phil was distributing throughout the crowd of over 60,000 spectators. The marchers tried to hide Carla Guidice who was wearing the Club's distinctive Orange Jacket. Fortunately it was a friendly crowd and she survived the march intact. On! On! - Club members Marilyn, Penny and Bob at a recent Hash E. Murray Todd Tradition Continues Runners at the Start The E. Murray Todd Marathon tradition continued with a cold, windy day from start to finish at Brookdale College in Lincroft. The overall Men's Winner was Rob DeFillipis of Tinton Falls in a time of 1:14:31. For the women the winner was Dorian Meyer of Rumson in a time of 1:21:36. Complete results are posted here. The Club was prominent at the Finish Line with its tent staffed by a chilly but enthusiastic group including: Adele McDonough, Joe Maracchi, Al McKean, Jack Cheer and Bob Both. Some of the many Club Finishers follow: Joanne Osowski 2:04:46 Rose Veissman 2:05 Gerhard Dohne 1:29:47 Jennifer Gunn 1:32:46 Sean Gallagher 1:23:52 Tom Zarra 1:25:30 Nancy Parnell 1:48 David Yanosik 1:30 Dawn Ciccone 1:35:12 Maureen Massell 1:36:57 Jane Erbe 1:38:20 Steve Foley 1:41:41 Sue Foley 1:42:20 Lois Eder 1:47:15 Rick Vegh 1:48 Dave Heskin 1:50:55 Bill King Sr 1:51:55 Dan Vrgoc 2:00:25 Kelly Marron 1:55 Laura Blitzes 1:57:30 Bob Smelson 1:39 Kathy Porzio 1:58 Lauren Andreach 1:59 Chris Andreach 1:59 Tom Cunningham 1:51 Ira Wiss 2:07 Susan Kofad 1:51 Donna Mehler 2:13 Bill Koch 1:57 Marilyn Ryder 2:07 Rob Moir 1:52 JSRC Staff at Club Tent Brooklyn Marathon Jack Werbler 1:44:39 Noe Sets Record Club Member Madeline Noe continues to excel and set an American Masters Women's Mile record in 4:59.9 at the NY Armory. She bettered the old mark of 5:02:54. Congratulations to Madeline! Spring Lake 5 Filling Fast The Race always sells out and this year it should close out even earlier (possibly by next week). So if you want to run in the largest road race in New Jersey get your application in as soon as possible. Applications are available at Miles Ahead in Manasquan. New York Adventure Racing Association The High Rock 10k Adventure Challenge - Saturday, April 28th, 2001 Chris Ballou Staten Island, New York > > > This is just a reminder that early bird registration for the High Rock > Challenge will end on March 7th. To take advantage of this special your > application must be postmarked no later than March 7th. > > Here are some frequently asked questions that might help. > > What's the High Rock 10k Challenge? > The High Rock 10K Adventure Challenge is a 10 kilometer endurance adventure > run in the Greenbelt Trail System in Staten Island, New York. One hundred > teams consisting of 2 members must run while staying together at all times. > Teams will compete in 5 mystery events that are located throughout the > course. The mystery events as well as the race course will remain a secret > until the start of the race. No special gear is necessary to compete. Mystery > events are designed to challenge teamwork, not physical strength. > > What if I have friends that want to go but don't want to run 10k? > There will also be a 5k Nature Walk available to entrants in lieu of the 10k > adventure challenge. > > What are the mystery events? > Did you really think we were going to tell you? The mystery events will > challenge each teams problem solving ability, adaptability and physical > strength. The most important factor in overcoming each challenge will be > teamwork. > > Is this an adventure race? > No, this race is designed to introduce a part of the sport of adventure > racing to newcomers. The only discipline competitors will compete in is trail > running. > > How can I register? > You can download a race application from our website www.nyara.org, and mail > a check or money order to: > NYARA > 219 Wardwell Avenue > Staten Island, NY 10314 > > Or register online at:>WWW.NYARA.ORG</A> > > or call 718-442-6048 > > And click on register > > How much is it to run in each event? > Registration before 3/7/01 3/8/01 to 4/20/01 > > 2 person 10k team $45.00 $50.00 > > 1 person 5k nature walk ($18.00 donation) before 3/8 > > ($20.00 donation) after including race day registration. > > All participants are invited to our post race festivities and will receive a > race T-shirt. > > What else is there to do after the event? > Watch the 10k Challenge and Cheer on the Racers > 5k Nature Walk all day long > Emerald Pipes & Drums > Various Special Units from the NYPD and NYFD > US Marine Corps Scout / Sniper Display > 50 yd Dash for children under 7 > Music > Food and Refreshments > Games and Prize Give Away > > I look forward to seeing some of you there. Irish Riviera 5K Runners at the Start It sure didn't look like the Riviera with the snow covered course but the race went on through a modified course around the Sea Girt Army Camp. The overall winner was Bob Horn of Brick in a time of 17:11 followed by his twin brother Tim in 17:25. For the women, Club Member Theresa Marciani of Brick was first in 21:26. The runners celebrated the first ever event afterward at O'Neills in Manasquan where awards were presented to the winners. Men 1 Bob Horn Brick 25 17:11 2 Tim Horn Brick 25 17:25 3 Tom Resch West Creek 51 19:00 (shown on the right with Race Director Gio) 4 Jack Boylan Belmar 31 19:15 5 Mark Leary Roselle Park 40 19:37 6 Tom Mulvaney Brick 43 20:18 7 Ed Alburtus Belmar 38 21:10 Women 1 Theresa Marciani Brick 34 21:26 2 Lisa Wilhelm Little Egg Harbor 38 22:10 3 Ilene Simonini Burlington 46 22:16 4 Erica Szwalek Belmar 26 22:23 5 Kathy Brady Brielle 36 23:32 Lisa, Kathy, Erica, Ilene at the Post Race party and Awards X-Treme Running Camp > > FOR: Middle, high school and college runners > > WHEN: Monday, August 20th through Friday, August 24th > 9 AM TO NOON - CAMPING AVAILABLE > > WHERE: Swartswood State Park, Newton, NJ > > WHAT: Directed by elite marathon runners, Laurie Parton and Guy Gordon, the > camp includes training, speakers, drills and motivation. Workouts are based > on ability. Speakers include 10 mile national champion, Mike Mykytok, > two-time olympic trials qualifier, Andy Ball, and famous race director, Mark > Zenobia. > > REGISTRATION IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 75 REGISTRANTS. CALL 973-383-7933 FOR AN > APPLICATION. March Hare 5K Ken Vercammen 18:27(1st master) Lucky 7 mile reversible Central Park Sutah Robins 1:00 Snowflake 4 miler Central Park Sutah Robins 31:34 Crash & Burn 50 K Gene Gatens After the 50K Run - Chris Freey, Gene Gatens, Frank Terranova(1st Place Men), Rich Schule The temperature was 18 degrees at the 7:30 a.m. start, but that didn't seem to dampen the enthusiasm of the 31 runners who participated in the first Crash and Burn 50k, a fun run, on Sunday, Feb. 12 at Allaire State Park. Known as a "Fat Ass" in ultramarathoning parlance, the run consisted of four loops of 7-3/4 miles on a moderately hilly course of beautiful forest trails. For some it was their first exposure to off-road endurance running. The top men's finisher was the eternal Frank Terranova, Pt. Pleasant, who averaged sub-10 minute miles to finish in 5:08. Rich Schuler, Pt. Pleasant, was second in 5:38. The remaining finishers were member Johnny Rodriguez, 6:00; member Chris Frey, 6:19, Kevin Rodziewic, Sayreville, 6:29; and Johnny Rodriguez Jr., 6:45. For Rodziewic and Rodriguez Jr., who starred on the track at Red Bank HS two years ago, it was their first ultra finish. Ellen Bentz learned of the event from member Andrew Nasto and traveled from her home in Washington D.C. to run. She was the lone women's finisher, chatting her way to a 6:19 finish. Also notable were Bob Gordon and Jane Erbe, who ran with the lead pack for two loops before calling it a day. Sue Foley, nursing a tender ankle, and Jon Brodsky, looked strong finishing three loops. Bob Both breezed comfortably through two loops and pronounced himself ready to try for three next year. And Rose Frey, in one of her first distance outings since beginning rigorous yoga training to supplement her running, smoked the course for two loops before assuming timekeeper duties. Member Chris Frey, whose accomplishments include a sub 24-hour finish at the Vermont 100-mile Endurance Run, served as co-race director with Gene Gatens, a frequent participant in JSRC events. For Frey, Gatens, Brodsky, Rodriguez and Schuler, the run served as training for the ninth annual Bull Run Run, a 50- mile mountain trail race to be held on April 7 on the site of the famous Civil War battle of the same name, in northern Virginia. The event is closed. The Crash and Burn 50k follows on the heels of last year's successful Garden State 50/50, acknowledged as the first organized ultramarathon ever in New Jersey. Founded by member Robin Rossow, the event drew nearly 100 runners from across the country. The second running is scheduled for Sept. 6. 2001. The Magic of Running with Others Michael - The Roads Scholar One of the most significant recent changes in my running has nothing to do with speed, or distance, or frequency. I am probably changing more as a person than I am as a runner, but I believe that running deserves much of the credit for this change. I suddenly find myself running more miles with other people than I ever have before. In my old age, I seem to be learning to shed my self-proclaimed title of "running introvert" and am replacing it with the title "social runner." I have always known that runners make good friends. But after almost 20 years of running, I am suddenly realizing that running with strangers can quickly make them good friends, and running with good friends can them even better ones. I like running with other people. I like it a lot. Monday through Friday, running is mine, alone. I arise well before dawn, and, cloaked in Coolmax and solitude, I have only myself, and the moon for company. I have become such a habitual morning runner that I seldom even consider an evening run any more, if a morning is missed. Most often, if I don't run before sunrise, I don't run that day. I enjoy the seclusion of these cleansing runs. They help resolve issues of the previous day, and provide ideas for the one I am about to face. This all takes place within the confines of a special time slot, that 5:30 to 6:30 hour that I prefer to use for my own personal reality, as others are dreaming. It is time I need, and I need to spend it by myself. Weekends used to be like that too. Without the aid of an alarm, I would still hop out of bed at the 5 o'clock hour, and I'd often be finished with my solo run before dawn broke and people woke. I had convinced myself that running by myself, alone with my thoughts, was always the best choice for running. But over the past couple of months, that is starting to change I still run early on weekends, but I have started to step away from the darkness and into the land of enlightenment. Some weekend days, I race, and the application determines the time I run. Other weekend days, I meet with a friend of mine at a predetermined location and we run some miles while catching up on each other's lives. Then there are those very special days when my wife and I run together. It is a rare weekend day that finds me running alone, any more. And I always feel better after having shared a run, and a part of myself, with another person. I am not a comfortable conversationalist. Put me in a business meeting, and I would rather be anywhere else. Put me in the middle of someone else's social function, and I'll look for the nearest corner to hide in. It is not my desire to be antisocial, but mingling with strangers is not where my comfort level lies. I never leave a function like this with a newly acquired friend. I have been told I fake it quite well, but what goes on inside is tough to explain, totally artificial, and definitely not pretty. Somehow, when I'm running with other people, all the evils go away. What I am learning in the process is that running with another runner for the first time is a great introduction to that person, and that running with a friend always seems to solidify that friendship. The run itself seems to break down walls of insecurity that the introvert fears, and lessens the desire for the anonymity he craves. Running helps melt away the social phobia that grips some of us. We may still feel awkward at a party full of strangers, but when we find ourselves in a pack at the 2 mile mark of a 5K, there is easy conversation amid the hard breathing all around. Some of the people I consider my friends are people I have met only once or twice in my life. But when we met, we also ran. They are the people I have met through my business travels, or through theirs, with introductions through Internet running groups, or through initially awkward conversations that quickly turned to running, and blossoming rapport. There's Alister in Austin, Mike in Seattle, Greg in Dallas, and Barb and Jerome in Spokane. Before I ran with any of them, we were acquaintances. After the runs, the common bond that had developed during the run had made us friends. I have not met any of them more than twice, so far. That's the power of running with others. Running alone has its place. In the weekday darkness and seclusion, I refresh myself before the day even begins. It is through those quiet weekday runs that most of my thoughts are born, to be transcribed later on as time permits. Many of these thoughts are fleeting, and are soon lost, only to resurface on another run. Others don't really seem so profound any more by the time I'm ready to write about them, so I let them fall by the way. And sometimes, I get it all written before the paint dries. But running with others is becoming more and more important to me, and I am discovering the value of forfeiting a minute per mile, and in exchange, developing a new friendship, or further strengthening an existing one. Lock me in a room with a person for two hours, with the task of building rapport, and it will likely be a failing proposition, and will feel like days before it's over. Let me take the same person on a run, and that same two hours will go by in a flash, and when it's over, I wonder where the time went. Check out the Club Group Runs. Shore AC Winter Series Feb 3 Dave DeMonico 15:57J(1st) Feb 10 Ken Veracammen 17:52 first 40-49 3rd overall February 10th Dave DeMonico 16:13 1st overall February 24th Dave DeMonico 15:34 (course record) 1st overall View Past Updates in the Archive Return to Main Page
This June a group of runners will start their journey from Florida and then travel along the east coast to Maine. The purpose is to raise fund for Camp Sunshine, a retreat for critically ill children and their families. The Web Site for the event has information on the route and the participants. Janna Chernetz of New Jersey, who is a student at the University of Vermont is one of the runners who will be participating in the event. Also participating is JSRC's own David Gross. David looks at the event as a real challenge but he says. "Knowing what families with critically ill children go through on a daily basis has given me the motivation to do this." Dave is collecting pledges for this worthwhile event. Any contributions are welcome and can be sent in a check made out to Camp Sunshine and sent to: David Gross, 48 Sandburg Drive, Morganville, NJ 07751
The organizer of the event is a native of the Jersey Shore, Matt Hoidal. He is from Red Bank where his family operates the Hoidal Funeral Home. The route will take runners through New Jersey with a stop in Trenton and then on to Hacketstown Medical Center where they will visit with some of the children who have attended the Camp. Anyone interested in running with the group on this leg of the event should send in an email or contact Bob Both at 732-681-9464.
A bouncing Baby Boy, Ryan Carlyle McCloskey, arrived at 11:13 am on Wednesday 3/14/01 to Cathy and Tom McCloskey .ready for a run and his first marathon weighing in at 7 lbs, 4.5 oz, 19 3/4".
Guy Gordon and Laurie Corbin were the winners of the three (well almost three) mile race at Donavan's in Sea Bright. Many Club members helped out with the event and also ran. It was a great day for a race and a better one for the Party!
The Wall Track Club has announced their Spring Running Schedule. The Club is open to all Children born from 1987 through 1994 and all sixth, seventh and eighth grade students. Registration and a parents' meeting will be held at 7 PM on March 22 at the Wall High School Auditorium. The ten week session begins on April 3 and ends on June 7. For more information call
Vince Bonnacore at 732- 974-1485.
All new members joining the Jersey Shore Running Club now receive a FREE great looking t-shirt when they join. Membership as they say "has its privileges". Along with the free shirt you also get an award winning newsletter every month which includes special offers only available to Club members and a quarterly magazine from RRCA. In addition there are discounts at many local merchants to include the Best running stores in the area, discounts to Club Events, a great Summer and Winter Party, Club Trips to unique events and lots more. So if you are not a member this is the time to sign up. The initial membership is only $15 per person and renewals are only $12. Just Click Here to get all the details and a membership application or to join on - line.
In order to wish in a Fantastic St. Patrick's Day, Bar Anticipation is having a Gala St. Pat's Friday Happy Hour on March 16th. As a Special Offer, ALL JSRC MEMBERS will be offered a ONE HOUR OPEN BAR after checking in at the door and receiving a wristband. Just mention that you are a Club Member and go to the assigned bar at the rear portion of the building. PLEASE WEAR A PIECE OF JSRC CLOTHING TO BE EASILY IDENTIFIED. This offer is good from 5:00 PM until 6:00 PM ONLY, so get there early and enjoy the FREE Carving Station, Hot Hors D'oeuvres, Bud & Bud Lite Specials, Tee shirt and Misc. Bud Product Give-aways and great company. Also, new in the future newsletters, look for the FREE Bud/Bud Lite drink coupon good for any Friday night. Compliments of Reggie Hyde, Pat Mastrorilli and your own "El Presidente"
The Fifth Annual Jersey Shore Relay scheduled for Saturday, April 21 is filling up fast. Pre-Registration deadline is April 1, 2001. Last year's event was sold out and this year may prove the same. Registrations are ahead of last years pace. The transition areas have been expanded to allow for a larger field and the Finish Party is shaping up to be even better at the Stone Pony. There is still time to get your team or teams in. There are divisions for Clubs, Corporate, Town, Government, Fire, Police, Family and Open. Its a really fun event where everyone wins especially the beneficiary which again is Special Olympics. More information is available at the Relay Web Site.
Happen to be in Hoboken? Join others for a run! The Mile Square Running Club has group runs throughout the week. All paces welcome. Tuesdays 3 miles at 7 pm Start at Church Square Park by the gazebo (Park Ave between 4th & 5th) Thursdays 3 miles at 7 pm Start at Elysian Park by 10th & Hudson Sundays 5 miles at 10 am Start at Sinatra Park by the Pavilion (on Sinatra Dr.) For more information e-mail MSRC@run.to or check out their Web Site.
Chris Coghlan
Attached is a link to the NYRRC Powerbar 20 Miler. The race is on March 24. We had 3 relay teams and a number of individuals participate last year. If anybody would like to be on a team this year, let me know.
The Club again participated in this years St Patty's Day Parade in Belmar demonstrating that not only is it the largest club in New Jersey but also the one with the most spirit and enthusiasm. A good turn out for what was a nasty day. But the spirit of the group shined through the grey sky. The group marched behind both the Club Banner and the Belmar 5 Race Banner led by former JSRC President and Belmar 5 Race Director Phil Hinck. Many of the marchers hurried over from the E. Murray Todd Race that morning to partake in the celebration. Among them were Tom Morrison, Ira McWiss, Mary Moriarty, Elaine Hartung, John MacGillivary, Marilyn Ryder, Phil Hinck, Barbara Keenan, Penny Hinck, Carla McGuidice, Jerry McFrazee, April and John, Jack and Diane Cheer and numerous others (They all get credit for a Sunday Run). Phil was promoting the Belmar 5's new date which will be Saturday, July 14. Applications are now available at The Running Store, Miles Ahead and Phil was distributing throughout the crowd of over 60,000 spectators. The marchers tried to hide Carla Guidice who was wearing the Club's distinctive Orange Jacket. Fortunately it was a friendly crowd and she survived the march intact.
The E. Murray Todd Marathon tradition continued with a cold, windy day from start to finish at Brookdale College in Lincroft. The overall Men's Winner was Rob DeFillipis of Tinton Falls in a time of 1:14:31. For the women the winner was Dorian Meyer of Rumson in a time of 1:21:36. Complete results are posted here. The Club was prominent at the Finish Line with its tent staffed by a chilly but enthusiastic group including: Adele McDonough, Joe Maracchi, Al McKean, Jack Cheer and Bob Both. Some of the many Club Finishers follow:
Joanne Osowski 2:04:46
Rose Veissman 2:05
Gerhard Dohne 1:29:47
Jennifer Gunn 1:32:46
Sean Gallagher 1:23:52
Tom Zarra 1:25:30
Nancy Parnell 1:48
David Yanosik 1:30
Dawn Ciccone 1:35:12
Maureen Massell 1:36:57
Jane Erbe 1:38:20
Steve Foley 1:41:41
Sue Foley 1:42:20
Lois Eder 1:47:15
Rick Vegh 1:48
Dave Heskin 1:50:55
Bill King Sr 1:51:55
Dan Vrgoc 2:00:25
Kelly Marron 1:55
Laura Blitzes 1:57:30
Bob Smelson 1:39
Kathy Porzio 1:58
Lauren Andreach 1:59
Chris Andreach 1:59
Tom Cunningham 1:51
Ira Wiss 2:07
Susan Kofad 1:51
Donna Mehler 2:13
Bill Koch 1:57
Marilyn Ryder 2:07
Rob Moir 1:52
Jack Werbler 1:44:39
Club Member Madeline Noe continues to excel and set an American Masters Women's Mile record in 4:59.9 at the NY Armory. She bettered the old mark of 5:02:54. Congratulations to Madeline!
The Race always sells out and this year it should close out even earlier (possibly by next week). So if you want to run in the largest road race in New Jersey get your application in as soon as possible. Applications are available at Miles Ahead in Manasquan.
Chris Ballou
Staten Island, New York > > > This is just a reminder that early bird registration for the High Rock > Challenge will end on March 7th. To take advantage of this special your > application must be postmarked no later than March 7th. > > Here are some frequently asked questions that might help. > > What's the High Rock 10k Challenge? > The High Rock 10K Adventure Challenge is a 10 kilometer endurance adventure > run in the Greenbelt Trail System in Staten Island, New York. One hundred > teams consisting of 2 members must run while staying together at all times. > Teams will compete in 5 mystery events that are located throughout the > course. The mystery events as well as the race course will remain a secret > until the start of the race. No special gear is necessary to compete. Mystery > events are designed to challenge teamwork, not physical strength. > > What if I have friends that want to go but don't want to run 10k? > There will also be a 5k Nature Walk available to entrants in lieu of the 10k > adventure challenge. > >
What are the mystery events? > Did you really think we were going to tell you? The mystery events will > challenge each teams problem solving ability, adaptability and physical > strength. The most important factor in overcoming each challenge will be > teamwork. > > Is this an adventure race? > No, this race is designed to introduce a part of the sport of adventure > racing to newcomers. The only discipline competitors will compete in is trail > running. > > How can I register? > You can download a race application from our website www.nyara.org, and mail > a check or money order to: > NYARA > 219 Wardwell Avenue > Staten Island, NY 10314 > > Or register online at:>WWW.NYARA.ORG</A> > > or call 718-442-6048 > > And click on register > > How much is it to run in each event? > Registration before 3/7/01 3/8/01 to 4/20/01 > > 2 person 10k team $45.00 $50.00 > > 1 person 5k nature walk ($18.00 donation) before 3/8 > > ($20.00 donation) after including race day registration. > >
All participants are invited to our post race festivities and will receive a > race T-shirt. > > What else is there to do after the event? > Watch the 10k Challenge and Cheer on the Racers > 5k Nature Walk all day long > Emerald Pipes & Drums > Various Special Units from the NYPD and NYFD > US Marine Corps Scout / Sniper Display > 50 yd Dash for children under 7 > Music > Food and Refreshments > Games and Prize Give Away > > I look forward to seeing some of you there.
It sure didn't look like the Riviera with the snow covered course but the race went on through a modified course around the Sea Girt Army Camp. The overall winner was Bob Horn of Brick in a time of 17:11 followed by his twin brother Tim in 17:25. For the women, Club Member Theresa Marciani of Brick was first in 21:26. The runners celebrated the first ever event afterward at O'Neills in Manasquan where awards were presented to the winners.
Men
1 Bob Horn Brick 25 17:11
2 Tim Horn Brick 25 17:25
3 Tom Resch West Creek 51 19:00 (shown on the right with Race Director Gio)
4 Jack Boylan Belmar 31 19:15
5 Mark Leary Roselle Park 40 19:37
6 Tom Mulvaney Brick 43 20:18
7 Ed Alburtus Belmar 38 21:10
Women
1 Theresa Marciani Brick 34 21:26
2 Lisa Wilhelm Little Egg Harbor 38 22:10
3 Ilene Simonini Burlington 46 22:16
4 Erica Szwalek Belmar 26 22:23
5 Kathy Brady Brielle 36 23:32
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Ken Vercammen 18:27(1st master)
Sutah Robins 1:00
Sutah Robins 31:34
The temperature was 18 degrees at the 7:30 a.m. start, but that didn't seem to dampen the enthusiasm of the 31 runners who participated in the first Crash and Burn 50k, a fun run, on Sunday, Feb. 12 at Allaire State Park. Known as a "Fat Ass" in ultramarathoning parlance, the run consisted of four loops of 7-3/4 miles on a moderately hilly course of beautiful forest trails. For some it was their first exposure to off-road endurance running.
The top men's finisher was the eternal Frank Terranova, Pt. Pleasant, who averaged sub-10 minute miles to finish in 5:08. Rich Schuler, Pt. Pleasant, was second in 5:38. The remaining finishers were member Johnny Rodriguez, 6:00; member Chris Frey, 6:19, Kevin Rodziewic, Sayreville, 6:29; and Johnny Rodriguez Jr., 6:45. For Rodziewic and Rodriguez Jr., who starred on the track at Red Bank HS two years ago, it was their first ultra finish. Ellen Bentz learned of the event from member Andrew Nasto and traveled from her home in Washington D.C. to run. She was the lone women's finisher, chatting her way to a 6:19 finish.
Also notable were Bob Gordon and Jane Erbe, who ran with the lead pack for two loops before calling it a day. Sue Foley, nursing a tender ankle, and Jon Brodsky, looked strong finishing three loops. Bob Both breezed comfortably through two loops and pronounced himself ready to try for three next year. And Rose Frey, in one of her first distance outings since beginning rigorous yoga training to supplement her running, smoked the course for two loops before assuming timekeeper duties. Member Chris Frey, whose accomplishments include a sub 24-hour finish at the Vermont 100-mile Endurance Run, served as co-race director with Gene Gatens, a frequent participant in JSRC events.
For Frey, Gatens, Brodsky, Rodriguez and Schuler, the run served as training for the ninth annual Bull Run Run, a 50- mile mountain trail race to be held on April 7 on the site of the famous Civil War battle of the same name, in northern Virginia. The event is closed. The Crash and Burn 50k follows on the heels of last year's successful Garden State 50/50, acknowledged as the first organized ultramarathon ever in New Jersey. Founded by member Robin Rossow, the event drew nearly 100 runners from across the country. The second running is scheduled for Sept. 6. 2001.
Michael - The Roads Scholar
One of the most significant recent changes in my running has nothing to do with speed, or distance, or frequency. I am probably changing more as a person than I am as a runner, but I believe that running deserves much of the credit for this change. I suddenly find myself running more miles with other people than I ever have before. In my old age, I seem to be learning to shed my self-proclaimed title of "running introvert" and am replacing it with the title "social runner." I have always known that runners make good friends. But after almost 20 years of running, I am suddenly realizing that running with strangers can quickly make them good friends, and running with good friends can them even better ones. I like running with other people. I like it a lot. Monday through Friday, running is mine, alone. I arise well before dawn, and, cloaked in Coolmax and solitude, I have only myself, and the moon for company.
I have become such a habitual morning runner that I seldom even consider an evening run any more, if a morning is missed. Most often, if I don't run before sunrise, I don't run that day. I enjoy the seclusion of these cleansing runs. They help resolve issues of the previous day, and provide ideas for the one I am about to face. This all takes place within the confines of a special time slot, that 5:30 to 6:30 hour that I prefer to use for my own personal reality, as others are dreaming. It is time I need, and I need to spend it by myself. Weekends used to be like that too. Without the aid of an alarm, I would still hop out of bed at the 5 o'clock hour, and I'd often be finished with my solo run before dawn broke and people woke. I had convinced myself that running by myself, alone with my thoughts, was always the best choice for running. But over the past couple of months, that is starting to change I still run early on weekends, but I have started to step away from the darkness and into the land of enlightenment.
Some weekend days, I race, and the application determines the time I run. Other weekend days, I meet with a friend of mine at a predetermined location and we run some miles while catching up on each other's lives. Then there are those very special days when my wife and I run together. It is a rare weekend day that finds me running alone, any more. And I always feel better after having shared a run, and a part of myself, with another person. I am not a comfortable conversationalist. Put me in a business meeting, and I would rather be anywhere else. Put me in the middle of someone else's social function, and I'll look for the nearest corner to hide in. It is not my desire to be antisocial, but mingling with strangers is not where my comfort level lies. I never leave a function like this with a newly acquired friend. I have been told I fake it quite well, but what goes on inside is tough to explain, totally artificial, and definitely not pretty.
Somehow, when I'm running with other people, all the evils go away. What I am learning in the process is that running with another runner for the first time is a great introduction to that person, and that running with a friend always seems to solidify that friendship. The run itself seems to break down walls of insecurity that the introvert fears, and lessens the desire for the anonymity he craves. Running helps melt away the social phobia that grips some of us. We may still feel awkward at a party full of strangers, but when we find ourselves in a pack at the 2 mile mark of a 5K, there is easy conversation amid the hard breathing all around. Some of the people I consider my friends are people I have met only once or twice in my life. But when we met, we also ran. They are the people I have met through my business travels, or through theirs, with introductions through Internet running groups, or through initially awkward conversations that quickly turned to running, and blossoming rapport. There's Alister in Austin, Mike in Seattle, Greg in Dallas, and Barb and Jerome in Spokane. Before I ran with any of them, we were acquaintances. After the runs, the common bond that had developed during the run had made us friends.
I have not met any of them more than twice, so far. That's the power of running with others. Running alone has its place. In the weekday darkness and seclusion, I refresh myself before the day even begins. It is through those quiet weekday runs that most of my thoughts are born, to be transcribed later on as time permits. Many of these thoughts are fleeting, and are soon lost, only to resurface on another run. Others don't really seem so profound any more by the time I'm ready to write about them, so I let them fall by the way. And sometimes, I get it all written before the paint dries. But running with others is becoming more and more important to me, and I am discovering the value of forfeiting a minute per mile, and in exchange, developing a new friendship, or further strengthening an existing one.
Lock me in a room with a person for two hours, with the task of building rapport, and it will likely be a failing proposition, and will feel like days before it's over. Let me take the same person on a run, and that same two hours will go by in a flash, and when it's over, I wonder where the time went. Check out the Club Group Runs.
Check out the Club Group Runs.
Feb 3
Dave DeMonico 15:57J(1st)
Feb 10
Ken Veracammen 17:52 first 40-49 3rd overall
February 10th
Dave DeMonico 16:13 1st overall
February 24th
Dave DeMonico 15:34 (course record) 1st overall