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Updated on March 09, 2004

Club Marches in Belmar Parade

Some of the many club members who participated in this year's Belmar St Patrick's Day Parade

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The Jersey Shore Running Club again participated in the Annual St Patrick's Day Parade in Belmar. A large group of runners did a pre parade run from Bar Anticipation, enjoyed a hearty breakfast and then marched with our decorated float in the Parade down Main Street in our Green Shirts. It was a fantastic day for a run and a parade with several hundred thousand people lining the streets. Thanks to Clarence Lurch for bringing his 1942 Jeep and pulling our float in the parade.

Relay Deadline Approaching

A Really Fun Event at the Jersey Shore

Just a few more weeks to get in on pre-registration rates for the Jersey Shore Relay set for April 17. Already we have a great field with many of last year's teams returning and several new teams coming in. Its a really fun event so get your team together and register - you can mail in registration or register on line. You don't need to identify all of your team members until the day of the race and you can do the race with less than 5 runners. It all benefits Special Olympics. It features a great post race party at the Stone Pony. Get all the details on the Relay Web Site.

South Belmar Votes to Restrict Road Races

The Boro of South Belmar has passed a resolution restricting road races in the boro to 4 a year. The resolution passed by a 4 to 1 vote. It was passed despite testimony from the Police Chief who indicated that the races have had minimal or no impact on the community, comments from residents who said they did not have a problem with the races and testimony from several club members who indicated the benefits the races bring to the community and the charities that they support. Assemblyman Sean Kean also provided a letter through a representative urging that the resolution not be passed. Two residents in attendance indicated they were inconvenienced by the races and it disrupted their Saturday morning routines.. It has set a precedent which hopefully other towns will not follow. What do you think? Post your comments on the Runners Forum.

E. Murray Todd

A Great Day for A Run

Complete Results

Photo Album

Maybe it was the leap year start on the last day of February rather than the traditional first Sunday in March which brought great running weather to the Jersey Shore favorite E. Murray Todd put on by the Monmouth County Park System. The runners traversed the somewhat hilly course meandering through horse farms and back roads of Lincroft, Holmdel and Colts Neck. The overall winner was Bill Reutlinger of Bethlehem, Pa. in a time of 1:10:28 (on the left) and for the women it was Diedre Brill of Down, Pa. in a time of 1:17:04. (on the right). Next up at the Jersey Shore is the St Patty's Day Parade which will be preceded by a group run from Bar Anticipation. See below.

Among the Club Finishers were:

Pam Caucino 2:10:43; Mike Badger 1:28:23; Pat Asay 1:34:14(PR); Greg Mendina 1:27:10, Bob Horn 1:19:30, Gary Krebs 1:26:03, Dave Zurheide 1:29:36, Tony Tracy 1:35:02, Jenn Gunn 1:37:16 (1ag) , Frank Pelcher 1:59:25. Russ Stallone 1:36:35(3ag), Dalia Vidazinha 1:45

Mia Vidazinha 2:10, William Armando 1:35:38, JoeSantoro 1:48:15, Mike Baker 1:46, Ira Wiss 2:23, Lothar Hieber 2:18, Alison Soto 2:01, Pat Asay 1:34:13(PR), Mike Bair 1:23:58, Liz Wenslauiskas 1:45:00, Preston Edelston 1:51:54, Nancy Thorne 1:43:57, Graham Wisdom 1:46:22, Rick Vegh 1:46:22; Dennis Hart 2:03:41, Luann McGraw 1:57:15(3ag), Tom Natoli 2:15:01; Dick Heuser 1:53:19

Luann McGraw 1:57:13, Jay Russell 1:51:10, Simone Tellini 2:00, Mary Moriarty 2:04:54, Linda Puzzo 1:42:33, Mary Conry 1:38:27(1ag)

Don't forget to send in your Race Results to jsrc@hotmail.com

Little Rock Marathon

Joanne Sodano 4:30(with broken toe)

It's not too late to join the Dana-Farber Marathon Team and run the 2004 Boston Marathon^®!

Spots in the 15^th annual Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge (DFMC) are still available. Join us in the race against cancer and live your dream of running this world-famous 26.2-mile road race. With the DFMC, you’re also running for an amazing cause; the $2500 you raise in support of your participation benefits the Claudia Adams Barr Program in Innovative Basic Cancer Research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

To apply for an official bib number or for more information, please visit us online at www.dana-farber.org/dfmc or call 617.632.1970. Act today -- the deadline is March 15 and bibs are going fast!

St Paddy's Day Post Race Party

After Freehold 10 Miler

Ira McWiss has invited everyone to a post race party at his new house which is just a few minutes away from the Finish of the FARC St Paddy's Day Race on March 21. His address is 358 Vassar Drive, Frehold Township - from the Park - Make right on Georgia Road, make left at traffic light(Elton Adelphia Rd), make right on Iron Bridge Rd to first street - make left onto Vassar Drive - email bigeye51@optonline.net

Dawn Ciccone 300,000th Visitor

Dawn Ciccone was the Web Site's 300,000th visitor. She visited the site at 11:26 PM on Tuesday, Feb 24th. Dawn will be receiving a valuable prize for being the 300,000th visitor.

Injury Report

Joe Coccaro, a Sunday Run Regular, broke his ankle playing basketball. Karen Charles has been out of action for a few weeks due to a knwe injury. We all wish them a speedy recovery.

Spring Lake Filling Up Fast

The Spring Lake 5 is filling up fast - so don't forget to get your applications in soon. Get info here.

Manasquan Beach Run

Results Posted

Running Along the Beach at the Manasquan Beach Run

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The Winners of the first Annual Manasquan Beach Run were Tim Horn and Laura Rhatigan. A great day for a run on the Beach and a great Post Race Party at Leggett's. It all benefited Mansquan First Aid. Top Finishers were:

Male:

1 Tim Horn 12:51 age 28

2 Sean Emmerling 12:53 age 18

3 Jeremy Pilkington 12:59 age 23

Female

1 Lauren Rhatigan 15:33 age 40

2 Rachel Morris 16:57 age 12

3 Lynn Cole 17:50 age 34

Chill Out

5 K Results -- 10 Miler Results

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The Chill out 5K and 10 Miler returned to Seaside Heights and the runners were treated to near ideal running conditions. The 5k run on an out and back course along the ocean and boardwalk was won by Rob Defillipis of Tinton Falls in 16:10 and the first woman was KC Meehan of Brick in 18:31. THe featured 10 Miler was a two loop course which finished at Klee's. The 10 Mile winner was Jesus Resendez of Perth Amboy in a time of 55:20 and for the women it was Kate Fonshell of Ardmore, Pa in a time of 59:50. JSRC's Bob Bythell kept up his strong showings by finishing third in a time of 57:15. Runners were treated to a post race pasta party at Klee's. Other club finishers included:

Bob Bythell 57:15; Joe Donahue 59:15; Tom Hall 1:02:36; Ken Vercammen 1:04:19; Lisa Wilhelm 1:09:38; Tony Tracy 1:11:29; Liz Wenslausklaus 1:18:04; Jim Persichetti 1:19:33; Chris Wilcox 1:24:28; Chris Andreach 1:26:31; Jim Bergen 1:28:37; Holk Tracy 1:34:55, Pam Caucino 1:37:51; Mary Moriarty 1:40:01. Annette Dillon 1:40:22; Ira Wiss 1:48:04

The Baton is Passed

Adele McDonough Passes the Baton to Bill Koch

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Outgoing JSRC President Adele McDonough officially handed over the reins of the Presidency of the Club to newly elected President Bill Koch. The hand over was held at Bar Anticipation on Friday, Feb 20 at precisely 7:03 PM. Bill will preside over the next Club Meeting to be held this coming Tuesday, Feb 24th at the Deal Fire House.

Looking for a Running Coach

St Benedict's in Holmdel

St benedict's in Holmdel is looking for a running coach for the school. If anyone is interested please contact the principal, Mary Ellen Lilly at 732-264-5578 or Ursala Gyarmati at 732-739-3442 or email her at ugyarmati@cbkna.com

Spring Youth Program Forming

Wall Track Club Spring Info and Registration Now Available

The Spring Track and Field Program is available to all athletes born 1990 through 1997. This 9 week program serves as an introduction to track and field for highly motivated novices, as well as a proving ground for more advanced athletes aiming for the State, Regional or National Championships in either the Amateur Athletic Union or U.S. Amateur Track and Field Association – or both! Intermediate School Track Participants Welcome! Practices are at the Wall High School Athletic Field from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning on April 6^th. Athletes born in ’97 or ’96 will practice Wednesday evenings, same time, same place. The group could also use some volunteers to help out with the program. For more information click here or call Vince Buonocore (732) 974-1485.

JSRC Celebrates a Successful Year

Bill Koch Elected New President

Some of the JSRC Members who Celebrated a Successful Year

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The Jersey Shore Running Club Celebrated another successful year at its annual party, awards night and election of new officers Friday, Feb 6th at the beautiful Barclay in Belmar New Jersey. A large crowd was treated to a fun filled evening of great food, dancing and celebration. New officers were also elected as the ballots were counted at the Party. The Club's new President is Bill Koch, Vice President is Tom Morrison, Treasurer is Donna Mehler, Recording Secretary is Deana Maclean, Newsletter Editor is Raman Lakshmanan, Membership Coordinator is Adele McDonough and Members at large are Dave Zurheide and Bob Gileski. Good luck to all the new officers and all the candidates for office. Special Thanks to all the outgoing Officers particularly Adele McDonough who led the Club to a successful year. A full slate of awards in many categories were also presented. Awards were presented to the following:

Runners of the Year Karen Charles, Belmar Bob Horn, Brick

Masters Runner of the Year Sutah Robins, Long Branch Gary Krebs, Brick

Veterans Runner of the Year Marilyn Ryder, Long Branch Jack Cheer, Manasquan

President's Award John MacGillivary, Metuchen

Presidential Advisor Award Penny Hinck, Long Branch

Spirit Award Bob Both, Wall

Club Cook Scott Lewis, Interlaken

Prior to the Party Deanna and Norm were married at the Manasquan Inlet - See their wedding picture on the left as they ran along the ocean.

The Party committee of Rick Valentine who acted as the host for the evening, Jerry Frazzee, Joanne O'Shea and Adele are to be commended for a great event.

JSRC Holmdel Park Journal 2/22/04

(The infrequent and somewhat inane commentary from our Club Run)

Until recently the weather has been as chilly as my fingers on the keyboard -- feeling a bit frozen and lifeless! The near springlike temperatures of the past two weeks has injected warmth into our Saturday run, and thawed my digits (and brain, subject to interpretation, of course).

Yesterday marked the "point of no return" in our Saturday schedule, so there is no looking back (would you really want to?)! With seven (7) Saturdays under our CoolMax/GoreTex waistbands, we have a clear leader in the never-ending quest for the Golden Donut. Our 2002 Champion, "Mr. Hip" himself (he'll understand the reference if no one else does), Jim Buckler controls his own destiny, going seven for seven. That's more impressive than Pete Rose's statistics in a day/night double header, and Jim does not bet on his own team! As the inaugural winner of the famed Golden Donut, Jim is looking to overcome last year's sophomore jinx and return to circular baked goods prominence.

Despite the worse-than-frigid weather in early weeks of the season, we have had several JSRC newcomers join in the hunt. John Donelik, a relative neophyte to running, has been a stalwart during the worst of the weather. John has logged five (5) visits to Holmdel Park, and shares second place with the wife/husband team of Chris and Bill Dunn. Chris and Bill, however, deserve special mention for earning three (3) Donut Points each -- they have regularly supplied dozens of our favorite treats along the way -- THANK YOU Chris and Bill!

There are still six weeks left in our season, culminating on March 27 with the Golden Donuts Award ceremony. As you know, our Saturday running is good-natured and lighthearted, and all-too-often weather-impeded. We have fun, and manage to make adjustments for the conditions. If you are fearful that we are always traversing the cross country course no matter what the circumstances, be mindful that we have resorted to the local roadways -- although reluctantly. So, as the Mother Nature continues to hint of spring, feel free to come and slosh through the mud or crunch through the snow with us. Runners/walkers of every ability/pace are always welcome.

Coach Dave

Gridiron Classic 5K

Mike Chudkowski 26:13

Lorraine Chudkowski 27:43

Al Gordon 15K

Mike Chudkowski 1:25:14

Lorraine Chudkowski 1:25:14

Snowflake 4M

Mike Chudkowski 32:04

Lorraine Chudkowski 33:22

Cowtown Marathon

Sutah Robins 4:10:28

Yee Haw!

Dallas Marathon Report

Arrived at DFW airport Friday afternoon. My ex husband sent his law firms black stretch limo to pick me up. (did not mention that Eugene, the driver would also try to "pick me up") I poured myself a glass of wine and duly chatted with Eugene.

Five minutes later we pulled up to a local WATERING hole to meet my ex. (I opted for top shelf margaritas).

After imbibing and checking out the real cowboys, Pphil and I parted. Eugene whisked me off to the Worthington Hotel to pick up my race number. Giving new meaning to S-T-R-E-T-C-H-I-N-G before a marathon.

No expo meant no shopping so I had Eugene drive me to my hotel. I hated it. Rather than divulge my disappointment to Eugene, who would undoubtedly tried to fix the situation, I dismissed him. Cancelled my room. Started making calls.

Whoops!!!!!!! There was a huge convention in town and i could not get a hotel downtown for two nights straight. in a panic because I was to meet my old boss at Joe t.Garcias at 7 p.m. I hastily booked in to the downtow Radisson for Friday night. When my door card would not open the freaking door I got pissed off, headed back to the front desk, stopped on the mezzanine floor and started making calls to other hotels. Found a Residence Inn 4 miles from the start. Worried I would not get a yellow cab to the start I told myself I would just wake early and run in if need be. I did try to bribe "ol yeller" to come and get me. His body language along with the "ums" eminating from his mouth said he was not leaving his bed at no 6a.m.

Get me to dinner toute suite:

Knowing I would not be able to get a taxi in river plaza, I had the cabbie wait for me to check in. At this point I wanted was a drink and a cigarette. now mind you, there are no wet bars in cabs and Fort Worth cabs are filthy. ew ew ew. We pull up to joe t.'s at exactly 7 and the hostess informs me there is no smoking in Texas restaurants. and they say you can't go home again.

The morning after:

I woke at 4 a.m. Texas time. L ooked at the race time- 7:30a.m. Barring having to run in I was going to be on time! Looked in the race packet for a chip. none. Ate leftover beans and rice, dressed, called a cab. Thank God those conventioners sleep in. 15 minutes later we are barreling through empty streets...shared with the driver that I ate at joe t. garcias. He was incredulous that I drank tequila and ate spicy mexican before the marathon. He couldn't get me downtown fast enough. giddyup!

sutah back on the jersey shore

ORN: 26.2 saturday; 2 around river plaza; 5 this morning up the coast

NYRR Snowflake 4Miler

Brian Downie 23:35

Miami Half Marathon

Teri Perez 1:54:35

Bob Carbone 1:52:56

Tampa Marathon

Peggy McKean 5:01

Sutah Robins 4:18:12

Rock and Roll Half Marathon

Alison Soto 1:58:56

Robin Solboch 1:48:42

SAC Winter Series

Week 1

Bill Aromando 19:56(1ag)

FARC Winter Series 5K