Jersey Shore Running Club

20-29 1. Joseph Reaney (1st over-all winner) 35:28, 2. Pat McKeever (3rd overall) 36:45, 3. Andrew Vast (5th overall) 37:37

30-39 1. Mattheew Schaad (2nd overall) 35:33, 2. Jason Protonentis 39:18, 3.Rich McNulty 39:38

50-59 1. Bennie Bright 47:34, 2.Paul Chirchirillo 1:04:01 , 3.Fran Walsh 1:04:22

20-29 1. Malia Lyles (2nd woman) 42:39 , 2. Tara Lauducci(4th woman) 48:46, 3. Nya Caligan 50:08

30-39 1. kristin Clark (5th woman) 49:22 , 2. Christie Barrecella 51:09 , 3. Elena Anastasia 51:36

40-49 1. Lauren Rhatigan ((1st woman)39:14 , 2. Amanda Norvell (3rd woman)48:11 , 3.Donna Bright 1:02:11

Asbury Park Half Marathon Update

Course Options - Registration Still Open

Map of Three Loop Course

Map of Single Out and Back Course - Note Bridge May Open on This Course

Since the course for the Asbury Park Half Marathon has been posted on the web site a few days ago we have had several comments relative to the three loop course. Based on those comments we will be giving runners the option of doing a Certified One Loop out and back course which will have the same start and finish but instead of turning in Avon it will continue south into Belmar, Spring Lake and then turn around in Sea Girt. This course will also be certified however there will be no assurance that the bridge from Avon to Belmar will not open and cause a short few minute delay and absolutely no adjustment will be made in finish times. We will have water stops and course marshal's but all the miles may not be marked.

While we can not guarantee that the bridge won't open - the chances of it happening are not that high at this time of the year - but it is a risk that the participants need to assess. There are also two steps up to the Belmar boardwalk and two steps down that runners should be aware of.

Since both courses will be USATF Certified they can be used to qualify for the NYC Marathon and participants in both courses will be scored together with awards irrespective of the course.

We will be sending an email to all registered runners in the Half Marathon and we will have information at the registration and number pick up on Friday evening before the race at Convention Hall and day of starting at 7 AM at Convention Hall..

Sarasota Spring Fest 5K

Summer Series Dates Set

Starts on Thursday, June 25, 7 PM, 5K, JSRC Summer Series, Wall Municipal Complex, Wall, NJ

Starts on Thursday, June 25, 1/2 Mile 9 and Under, 1 mile 14 and under, 6:30 PM, JSRC Kid's Summer Series, Wall Municipal Complex, Wall, NJ

The Series will go off every Thursday though the first week in August. There will be no race on July 2nd due to preparations for the Annual Fireworks at the Complex.

This will be the Fourteenth year for the summer series at the Wall location. We are also planning a Fall Series of races in Asbury Park this year - watch this site for details.

Kid's Run The Nation - Asbury Park

Listen to Dianne DeOliviera on the Breeze 107.1 This Friday, March 27 at 8am, Noon and 6-pm and Saturday 7 & 11am to hear a story about the Group. It will also be posted on their web site after the airing.

"Superstar Runners" from the Asbury Park Kid's Run the Nation Program with coaches: On lower left, Kerri Martin, On Top Row: Christine Clifton, Arron Levine, Dianne DeOliviera, Karen Charles, Grace McGloughlin

This Saturday

Pope John XXIII 5K in Ocean, Twp

Saturday, March 28, 10AM, Kiddie Dashes at 10:45 AM, Pope John XXIII 5K, Joe Palia Park, Ocean Twp, NJ

Freehold St Patty's Day 10 Miler

Photos - Results - AH Article

The Start of the Freehold Area Running Club's St Patty's Day 10 Miler

It was a near ideal day for running at the Annual Freehold Area Running Club St Patty's Day 10 Mile Race held in Tighe Park in Freehold Twp, NJ. The temperature at the start was about 40 degrees with bright sunny skies. Lots of shorts and short sleeves among the runners as they took the 10 mile course through scenic back roads surrounding the park. The men's overall winner pictured on the left was Robert Dennis in a time of 54:56 and for the women it was Brianna Jackecewicz of Farmingdale pictured on the right in a time of 1:03:05.

Congratulations to the Freehold Area Running Club and all the volunteers who made for a memorable event.

Among the many club finishers included: Luciano DeOliviera 55:56 (3rd OA), Mike Mooney 1:03:12, Karen Charles 1:04:43, Ed Alburton 1:05:36, Amber Hart 1:06:37, Steve Apostolocus 1:09:03, Jarrett Lynn 1:10:14, Larry Perlberg 1:14:56, Laura Perlberg 1:38:30

Freehold St Patty's Day 5K

Photos - Results

The Start of the FARC St Patty's Day 5K

In the accompanyiong 5K race the men's winner was Matthew Nelson in a time of 17:36 and for the women it was JSRC's Barbara Brennan in a time of 20:19

50K Hat Run

Participants who completed the Hat 50K

The HAT 50k is a trail ultramarathon run in the Susquehanna State Park in Maryland. It is the biggest 50k on the east coast and the third largest 50k in the country. A large jersey shore contingent raced at HAT this year. Conditions were almost perfect with temperatures peaking in the upper 40s and clear skies. Relatively dry conditions for the week before the race made for muddy but fairly runnable singletrack trails. The 4 stream crossings were less treacherous than in some previous years but still provided quite a challenge. Pictured left to right with finishing times in hrs and minutes - Susan Grant- 7:07, David Stretanski- 5:55, Marge Ascari- 6:14, Johnny Rodriguez- 5:58, Jon Brodsky- 6:26, Frank Terranova- 5:54, Gary Krebs- 5:51, Rich Schuler- 6:29

Keith McHeffrey 5K

Celebrity Spottings

Virginia Beach 8K

Sad News - Bernie Stover

Obituary and Arrangements

Bernie Stover passed away earlier this week. Bernie was a long time runner, hasher and famous for his egg and pork roll sandwiches at the Hashathon. He will be missed.

Diana Burton Keeps a "Runnin"

Diana Burton completed her 35th Marathon recently in Little Rock in a time of 5:24:52 . She also completed the George Washington Marathon in a time of 5:36:05 good enough for first place in her age group.

Little Rock Marathon

Little Rock Half Marathon

Robinson Preserve, Fl 5K

Coming Up

Some Upcoming Events that JSRC Will be at - check them out.

Saturday, March 28, 10AM, Kiddie Dashes at 10:45 AM, Pope John XXIII 5K, Joe Palia Park, Ocean Twp, NJ

Saturday April 18 is runAPalooza Day - volunteers needed - email: jsrc_volunteers@verizon.net

Friday, April 17 - T-Shirt Pick Up for Jersey Shore Relay Marathon and Asbury Park Half Marathon at Asbury Park Convention Hall - 6 - 8 PM.

Sunday, April 26, 3rd Annual Colt 5K Trail Run, Christian Brothers Academy, Lincroft, NJ

Venice St Patty's Day 8K

Morristown St Patty's Day 5K

Half Way to Brielle Day 5K

One Mile Run Photos - 5K Run Photos - Results

Finish Photos in 5K in time order so its easy to find and order your photo. Now in higher resolution.

The Start of the Half Way to Brielle Day 5K

With temperatures in the 60's on the March morning it was a great day for the Half Way to Brielle Day 5K and One Mile Fun Run. Over 225 runners participated in the 5K and spirited group participated in the One Mile Fun Run.

The Men's winner was Luciano DeOlivera shown finishing on the left in a time of 16:47 and for the women shown breaking the tape on the right it was Bronawyn O'Leary of Cliffwood Beach in a time of 18:27 .

After the race the runners were treated to a great buffet and awards were presented to the top finishers.

runAPalooza Expo

Expo Information and Registration Form

We will be having an Expo at the runApalooza on April 18. Anyone interested in having a table please see the information sheet and registration form. Tables are only $100 - see info sheet for details. Space is limited so if you know anyone who might be interested in the expo and reach over 3000 runners who will be participating in the Jersey Shore Relay, Asbury Park Half Marathon and the 3 Mile Fitness Walk let them know.

MS 5K - Naples, Fl

JSRC Marches in St Patrick's Day Parade

Photos

Getting Ready to Step Out to March

E. Murray Todd Cancelled

Due to inclement weather - the E. Murray Todd Half Marathon, scheduled for March 1st, has been cancelled. All pre registered will receive a refund - if you paid by credit card it will be credited to your account, if you paid by check a refund will be sent to you. The race will not be re-scheduled.

Anyone interested in a Half Marathon - check the Asbury Park Half Marathon on April 18 - it is a USATF Certified Course and you can use it to qualify for automatic entry into this year's NYC Marathon.

NYC Marathon Apps Now Available

Click Here for NYC Marathon Entry Info - Use USATF Certified Asbury Park Half as a qualifier!

There will be guaranteed entry based on qualifying times in a marathon and a half marathon run before May 1, 2009. Click here for qualifying times.

You can use the Asbury Park Half Marathon on April 18, 2009 which IS USATF Certified as a qualifier. USATF Certification Number NJ09006LMB

As usual the JSRC will be running busses to the NYC Marathon - info will be posted on this web site.

Manasquan Beach Run

Start Photos - Photos on Beach and More

Runners on the Manasquan Beach

It was a beautiful morning for the thousand plus runners who participated in the Annual Manasquan Beach Run with sunny skies, a light wind and temperatures in the 30's. The runners started on First Avenue along the ocean front road and made their way to the walk way along the ocean and then onto the beach, back to the walkway and then First Avenue to a finish in front of Leggetts. The beach portion was especially tough for everyone with the soft sand holding back the runners on the 3 mile course.

For the Men: Nicholas Castellano of Brick on the right - 11:51, Bret Contreras of North Bergen - 11:56, Philip Lozada of Jackson - 11:59, Rob Ballon of South River - 12:03, Dan Polamco of Hazlet - 12:20, Michael Carullo of Staten Island - 12:29, Jarrett Lynn of Farmingdale - 12:38, Alphonse Rispoli of Hoboken - 12:43, Mike Tully of Belmar - 12:56, Eric Malinowski of Long Island City - 12:58

For the Women: Lauren Rhatigan of Ship Bottom on the left - 13:01, Jamie Hand of Howell - 13:26, Patty Guzzo of Brielle - 14:05, Julie Buck of New York - 14:07, , Lauren Coffey of Manasquan - 14:20, Kate Hoppe of Manasquan - 14:21, Eva Pamko of Millstone - 14:55, Maria Russo of Middletown - 14:57, Courtney Klecha of Jamesburg - 15:03, Amanda Miller of Brick - 15:03

New First Aid Truck along with members of the First Aid Squad and the Race Committee

As a result of the Beach Runs the Manasquan First Aid Squad was able to purchase a new ambulance. Congratulation to race director Mary O'Brien and all the volunteers who made for another great beach run.

Among the many club finishers reporting were: Mark Sheklian 14:30, Jarrett Lynn 12:38, Jim Malone 21:36

A 1 A Half Marathon

Port Orange, Fl 5K

Winter Warm Up Fun Run

Long Branch, NJ

Results

The Start of the Winter Warm Up Run in Long Branch on Sunday, Feb 22, 2009

ORC Winter Series Finale

Photos - Results on Ocean Running Club Web Site

Runners Approaching Mile 2 of the Ocean Running Club's Winter Series

Sad News

Obituary

Kerrie Guibord passed away last night after a long battle against ALS. Kerrie was a runner, tri athlete and a coach. Just recently she was in great spirits, smiling, and joking around. She was excited about using her new computer which allowed her to send email via a laser which "read" her eye movement

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009, from 2 - 4 and 6 - 9 p.m. at the O'Brien Funeral Home, 505 Burnt Tavern Rd., Brick, N.J. A service will be conducted at the funeral home on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009, at 11 a.m.

New Book by Marc Bloom

Local writer Marc Bloom will be at the Freehold Barnes & Noble (Rte 9 No) Saturday, March 14, 2 PM. His new book is: .

Young Runners: The Complete Guide to Healthy Running for Kids From 5 to 18 = Click link to get a preview and a discounted price at Amazon. An excellent book for parents who want to get their children into running.

Austin Half Marathon

UFO Spotted at Race

Larry Perlberg 1:45, Justine Perlberg 1:43, Katie Perlberg 1:47, Laura Perlberg 2:14

Sarasota Half Marathon

Spring Lake 5 Now Closed

Tbe Spring Lake Five Mile has reached its 9,500 entry limit. There are still a limited number of entries available through local charities check the web site www.springlake5.org

Club Party

Mahoney and Buckler Tie in Voting for President

Photos

Officers for 2009 - Left to Right: Penny Hinck - Membership Coordinator; Bill Koch - Director at Large; Bob Both - Webmaster, Jack Cheer - Director at Large, Diane Cheer - Volunteer Coordinator, Laura Schneider- Secretary, Jim Buckler - President, Mindy Brady - Treasurer, Dave Zurheide - Vice President, Phil Hinck - Logistics, not shown - Barbara Hay - Newsletter

The Jersey Shore Running Club celebrated another successful year full of many accomplishments at its annual party, awards and installation of new officers on Saturday, February 7, 2009 at the Barclay in Belmar.

In a first there was a tie in the voting for President between incumbent President Tim Mahoney and Jim Buckler. Tim Mahoney graciously ceded the Presidential post to Jim for 2009.

Tim presented awards to 12 members of the club for each month of the year who represented the spirit of volunteering, running and dedication to the club. Recognized were: Diane Cheer, Pat Ford, Jim Rich, Dianne DeOlivera, Bill Paglione, Peggy McKean, Leslie McKernan, Mike Washakowski, Bob Both, Doug and Marti, Bill Michalski, Mindy Brady.

Congratulations to Jerry Frazee and Rick Valentine for coordinating an outstanding fun filled evening.

Ira Wiss who had some problems at the party is ok. He is home resting today.

ORC Winter Series Week 3

Photos - Check to ORC Web Site for Results

The Start of Week 3 of the Ocean Running Club's Winter Series at Ocean County Park

Week 3 of the Ocean Running Club's Winter Series was more like a spring run with temperatures in the mid to upper 50's and most of the runners in their shorts, singlets or short sleeve shirts.

Super Bowl Party

Club Members before the Start of the Super Bowl

Scrub Jay 5K - Osprey, Florida

Thursday Run Update

Beginner Runners Welcome - Come On Out This Thursday!

The Thursday Group Got Treated to Hot Chocolate - JSRC Runs on Dunkin!

Remember when the temps fall below freezing the Club buys hot chocolate for all that run. Looks like it will be a good bet this Thursday - so stop by at 6 PM at the Dunkin Donuts at 16th and Ocean Avenue for your free hot chocolate with whipped cream on top after the run - if it is below freezing..

Tuesday Run

Now at Windmill across From Seven Presidents - Long Branch

We meet at the Windmill across from Seven President's Park in Long Branch at 6:00 p.m. We do a 4-6 mile run along the boardwalk and around Lake Takanasseee passing the Dr. George Sheehan Memorial. The group runs are fun and a great way to meet other runners and exchange training tips or just have company on a run

Belmar St Patrick's Day Parade

The Club will again be marching in the Belmar St Patrick's Day Parade on Sunday, March 1st. Watch the web site for details on where to meet etc.

Mobile Marathon

Miami Marathon

Ringling Bridge 4 Miler - Sarasota, Fl

Tragic News

Asbury Park Press Article

The husband of Isabel Keily (Jersey Shore Half Marathon Race Director and active member of the shore running and race walking community) Billy Melgrum died in a tragic accident on a commercial fishing boat. Our condolences go out to Isabel and her family.

Viewing: Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM: Colonial Funeral Home, 2170 Highway 88, Brick

Funeral: Monday at 10:00 AM: Pt. Pleasant Presbyterian Church, 701 Forman Ave

Phoenix Half Marathon

April 18 is the date of the Jersey Shore Relay, the brand New Asbury Park Half Marathon and the Jersey Shore Fitness Walk along with a giant runners party, concert and expo at Convention Hall in Asbury Park. Get all the details at the Runapalooza Web Site.

Marathon and Half Marathon Training Program

For anyone interested in the Half Marathon Training Program geared to the Asbury Park Half Marathon on April 18, 2009 - just complete the information on the Half Marathon Training Program Form and return it to jsrc@hotmail.com. We will send you a customized program geared to the Asbury Park Half Marathon on Saturday, April 18, 2009. Program is appropriate for all levels of ability - first timers to advanced. Our team of Coaches with extensive experience and expertise will customize a program just for you. We'll have appropriate group runs on Sunday and Thursday's to keep you motivated up to race day..

Half Marathon Training Runs will be on Sunday in Middletown starting at 8 AM and on Thursday in Belmar starting at Dunkin Donuts on Ocean Avenue and 16th Avenue at 6 PM. All are welcome. Click Here for directions to the locations.

Asbury Park Half Course Set to Be USATF Certified

The Asbury Park Half Marathon Course is scheduled to be USATF Certified which means that it will be able to be used as a qualifier for the NYC Marathon. We will post updates soon.

Updated on April 02, 2009

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Pope John 23 - 5K

Results - Photos

Finish Photos in Time Order

Runners After the Start of the Pope John 23rd Start

Sgt Pat's Coming Up

Saturday, April 11, 5K, 2 Mile Walk and Kids Races, Sgt Pat's, Long Branch, NJ

The Start of last year's Sgt Pat's 5K in Long Branch

Ocean Drive Marathon

Rat Race

Five Mile Trail Race