The Club is again honored to be a part of the Special Olympics Track and Field Events to be held this coming Saturday, May 11th at Long Branch High School. This will be the tenth year that the Club has supported the Annual Spring Event. The Club will be responsible for the track events and will do timing, awards, starting and finish line for the athletes, assist in escorting the athletes to and from the track to receive their awards and just to give encouragement and support to all the participants (see picture on right). Volunteers need to be at the Long Branch High School Track by 9 AM. The event will run until about 1 PM. There will be refreshments and it will certainly be a rewarding experience and your chance to "give something back" and assist these very special athletes. We also could use volunteers who can get to the track at 7 AM to assist in the set up of the field. Volunteers should send an email to Phil Hinck at phinck@comcast.net. so that we know how many people will be coming. If you have an Orange Club Shirt please wear it so we can identify the Club volunteers. Come on out and show your support.
Youth Invitational , MAY 11TH, Wall High School
This is the high point of the Wall Track Club Season and it's a great tune up for the AAU and
USATF qualifiers! Don't miss it!
We're running kids by USATF Age brackets. Kids born in '94/'95 are "Sub Bantams": '92/93 are "Bantams": '91/'90 are "Midgets": '89/'88 are "Youth" and '87(if you have any) are "Intermediate." The top three finishers in each bracket for each gender get medals. Everyone gets a "Participant" ribbon.
Everyone must register for all events they want to compete in when they enter the track. We'll have registration tables set up at the gate. Registration opens at 8:15 and closes at 9:00. The earlier you guys get here, the better!
They can enter as many events as they like, but Subs will be eligible only for the 100, 200, 400, 800, 4X100 and long jump. .
The meet is free
Running events will start at 9:00, but we're opening the Long Jump pit 15 minutes earlier. As I said, get there early!
We'll have a concessions stand going for drinks and snacks. Also we'll be selling Track Club shorts and T Shirts while they last!!
Wall Track Club sent 60 members to Rumson Fair Haven High School on Saturday May 4th for an Invitational meet hosted by our friends at the North East All Stars Track Club.
A complete listing of results is posted at the North East All Stars Web site,
http://neas.harrisreports.com
ONE NOTE: There's an error in the Intermediate Boys High Jump results - Wall Track's Kyle Clayton actually won the event with a jump of 4'10".
Don't forget about our invitational meet next Saturday May 11th! Registration opens at 8:15!
Get a 2 for 1 special on a smoothie at the "Be Green" organic juice bar and cafe at Taylor Pavilion on the Boardwalk in Belmar. Just Click Here for the coupon or say you are with the Jersey Shore Running Club when ordering. The Thursday Run will be moving to Taylor Pavilion for the summer from its Dunkin Donuts location beginning on May 16th - watch this page for details..
Overall winner was Club Member Dave DeMonico in a time of 26:35 and for the women it was Alicia Kelly of Spring lake Heights in 29:41. Some of the other club finishers included:
Dawn Ciccone 3:56 (1ag)
Mike Chudkowski 39:53
Bobby Cavallo 30:11 2nd AG
Amanda Cavallo 32:24 3rd Female O/A
Randy K. Brown 38:02
Jon Lowrie 38:10
Dave Zurheide 32:35
Susan Ardito 37:30
Nancy Parnell 37:18
Rob Moir 37:07(2ag)
Michael Bair 31:35
Congratulations to all the JSRC Members who weathered strong head winds for more than 15 miles and terrible rainy conditions to complete this year's marathon. Among the many club finishers were:
Karen Charles 3:43:15(1st Marathon)
Mark Griggs 3:39
Dawn Cicccone 3:31 (1ag)
Patrick Asay 3:39:52(pr)
Maureen Massell 3:42:46
Doreen Donahue 5:38:28
Tom Mulvaney 3;37:30
Mike McAuliff 4:04
jim Butler 4:46
Lisa Tozzi 4:36
Christian Call 3:18:54
Sutah Robins 4:27
The sun shone bright on the Jersey Shore Running Club's Annual Spring
Break 5 Race from Bar Anticipation in South Belmar. The large field of
nearly 300 runners navigated the course toward the ocean, around Lake
Como in Belmar and Spring Lake and a finish in front of Bar Anticipation.
The celebration began after the run with a festive barbecue and awards
ceremony. The overall winner was Kyle Lanier from Lincoln University
Pennsylvania shown on the right running with his twin brother Kareem who finished second three
seconds back. The women's winner was Jennifer Clausen of Jackson .The top finishers were:
Men
1 Kyle Lanier Lincoln Univ. PA 16:08
2 Kareem Lanier Lincoln Univ. PA 16:11
3 Cary Cohen Robbinsville NJ 16:27
4 Jeff Logarzo Old Bridge NJ 16:47
5 Geoff Evarts Middletown NJ 17:20
6 Tom Hall Lincroft NJ 17:21
7 David Rosenblatt Robbinsville NJ 17:50
8 Mike Tully Belmar NJ 18:24
9 Frank Barker Rumson NJ 18:35
10 John Quinn Neptune NJ 18:43
Women
1 Jennifer Clausen (on right) Jackson NJ 18:48
2 Kellee Hand Howell NJ 20:58
3 Mary Conry Colts Neck NJ 21:34
4 Susan Ardito Wanamasa NJ 21:57
5 Adele McDonough Belmar NJ 22:03
6 Donna Chevillon Belmar NJ 22:35
7 Janice Kosinski Wall NJ 23:03
8 Lynn Brady Holmdel NJ 23:52
9 Tracy Donnelly Spring Lake HtNJ 23:54
10 Kara Powers Stoneham NJ 24:01
.Among the club finishers were:
Randy Brown 22:21
Jeff Brill 26:48
Good luck to JSRC members Joane Osowski, Liz Ireland and Peggy McKean who will be doing the Flying Pig Marathon next Sunday in Cincinnati.
Due to the Rumson Run this Sunday there will be limited refreshments and water stops this Sunday from Bodman Park. Anyone doing the Rumson Run will receive credit for a Club Sunday Run.
The rain showers did not dampen the spirits of the runners at this year's Jersey Shore Relay. A record field of 200 teams participated in the event which benefitted Special Olympics. The teams traversed the course from Seaside Heights to the finish at the Stone Pony on Asbury Park. The fastest team was the McGowan Agency Men's team which completed the 26 plus mile course in 2 hours 31 minutes and 12 seconds. The first women's team was Five Easy Pieces (pictured on the right with Bernadette, Karen, Seton and Kerrie)which finished in 3:19:03. A team comprised of Special Olympians form Staten Island completed the course in 4:17:08. The JSRC Club teams took the Club Title as well as the Mixed Masters category. Other winning teams included:
Family Family Express (the Hancocks) 3:17:38
Open Mixed Hoodaygoofar 2:46:00
School Valley Forge ROTC 2:45:43
Police State Troopers Fraternal Association 3:20:46
Club Who Did it and Ran(JSRC) 2:53:34
Open Men The Super Heroes 2:41:19
Special Olympics Staten Island Special Olympics 4:17:08
Iron Woman Eileen Stern 4:17:56
Open Women Five Easy Pieces 3:19:03
Mixed Masters JSRC Masters 2:53:28
Masters Men Ocean Running Club 2:40:08
Government Bergen County Prosecutors B 3:10:06
Fire Departments Deal Fire Department 3:16:01
Corporate USA Financial 3:21:19
The Most Spirited team for the second year in a Row was the Girls Running Team and the best dressed team was Looney Tunes (on the left) from Maywood, NJ.
Thanks to all the volunteers from the Jersey Shore Running Club and The Elks Handicapped Children's Committee.
The next JSRC Event is the Spring Break 5 next Saturday, April 27. Great USATF Certified 5K course and another fantastic party and barbecue.
I have finally experienced the Boston marathon and it was exhilarating. For me this is a once in a lifetime marathon. Even though it was my eighth marathon it still felt like my first. I've been trying to qualify since 1998, finally running a qualifying time in my age group at Chicago. The crowds from Hopkinton to Boston were spectacular. I wore my JSRC singlet and the people were screaming go "Jersey Shore or Jersey girl". I was definitely into the crowd, slapping high fives to kids who were cheering. The other runners were inspirational & funny. I saw a mother & daughter team, runners running with their prosthesis, a young man on his wheelchair pushing up the hill backwards. A couple who just got married in their wedding outfit, suited of course for a 26.2 run. A man with a T-shirt "Yankees Suck" on the front and on the back a list players with sucks after each one. The Boston crowd loved his shirt. The Yankees happened to be playing in Boston, & the score was posted along the course.
I knew I was in trouble at mile 11 feeling a blister forming between my two front toes. I stopped to get a band-aid and the 1st aide suggested I tape the toes together. I didn't know whether I should. I hated getting out of the box; it was something I had never done. But it saved me. I decided then to stop and smell the roses and enjoy this marathon for what it was. I was able to take pictures of the course with my disposable camera and the pictures came out great. The Wellesy College girls were awesome, they were screaming so loud. Everyone loved it including the sweaty guys of all ages giving the girls great big bear hugs. At mile 18 I wanted to quit, but I thought of all the Boston marathon merchandise that I bought and knew I could not! I'm a walking advertisement for the marathon, if I didn't finish it how could I wear all that stuff? Or drink from the mug? So I was determined to finish no matter how much pain I was feeling. To me the course was difficult & challenging. Heartbreak hill wasn't too bad, it was all the other hills combined that destroyed my quads. Right before the Citgo sign (which I took a picture of) I had to walk over a "hilly" bridge (I think there was a bridge), and people were cheering come on you can do it & toasting me with their drinks. I struggled still smiling knowing the end was close. And the best part of the marathon was the end. As I came closer to the finish line, I heard the announcer call my name, town & state for all of Boston to hear, I felt like a winner. My time 4:07. And if I could, I'd do it again.
Congratulations to all the Club members who completed this Year's Boston Marathon. Among the finishers were:
George Schreck 2:56:39
Bob Horn 2:59:26
Joe Donahue 3:05:45
Bob Childs 3:08:26
Joe Vida 3:10:56
Kevin Gaine 3:11:43
Tim Develler 3:12:15
Charles Koman 3:14:20
Rich Hrabchak 3:14:22
Turby Wright 3:20:17
Bob Schwartz 3:20:17
Ed Donaghue 3:24:19
Maggie Feeeman 3:22:23
Carol Wittlieb 3:21:32
Linda Puzzo 3:22:02
Gene Napolitano 3:24:07
Walt Rusky 3:27:09
Rich Macko 3:29:19
Paul Weber 3:36:43
Mike Baker 3:39:07
Bernie McCauley 3:40:53
Chrissy Conover 3:44:12
Pete Jackobson 3:40:19
President Bill Koch 3:51:56 (on right)
Bill Bergen 3:48:03
Nancy Parnell 3:55:16(on right)
Moira Horan 3:59:03
Maryanne Kerns 3:58:12
Mary O'Brien 4:07:42
Ray Keme 4:15:33
Mary Moriarty 4:11:07(on right)
Jim Neubauer 4:44:17
Peggy Schaab 4:56:27
The Club's Annual Spring Beak Rn will be held on Saturday April 27th starting and Finishing at Bar Anticipation in South Belmar. The 5K USATF Certified Course is fast and flat and runs from Bar A to the Ocean and a return through Spring Lake back to Bar A. A great Post Race Party and Barbecue will be held after the race with lots of free refreshments, random prizes and lots of surprises. Get information on the event at http://www.jsrc.org/springbreak5.htm. On line registration is also available - visit the web site for information.
Get Info on Saturday in the Park Here
The 9th Annual JSRC Women's Race is scheduled for August 31'st, the Saturday of Labor Day Weekend and the event has expanded its list of beneficiaries to include:
- 180, formerly the Women's Center of Monmouth County which has served families affected by domestic violence and sexual assault for over 26 years.
-Epiphany House of Asbury Park, transitional housing, health care and social services to homeless women who seek to recover from addiction to alcohol or other drugs.
-Providence House of Lakewood, offers services to individuals and their family members who are affected by domestic violence.
-Spring House of Eatontown, provides housing, life and work skill classes as well as child care for homeless women with children.
The Saturday in the park Race Committee is very excited about this years event and we invite anyone who wants to join the committee to call Race Director, Penny Hinck at 732-571-2162 or send an email to saturdayinthepark@comcast.net
Dawn Ciccone is organizing Saturday morning Bike Rides starting from Dorbrook Park on Route 537 at 8:30 AM. If anyone is interested contact Dawn at sunflowerdc@yahoo.com.
Check Out Club Members Complete Results Here
Outstanding performance by the JSRC at the Queens half marathon on Saturday, April 13. We sent a limited number of runners (8), but all were critical to the cause! Despite some snafu's with the motorcade, getting lost and a difficult course in trying weather, we rallied for some critical team points!! The effort was GREATLY aided by some key new players. Bob Bythell was the leader in his FIRST half marathon in 1:18:45. He nipped Tom Hall at the finish, but actually ran a 1:17:53 net time (5:56 per mile)....mistakingly thinking the start he was watching from a nearby hill was the 5K!!! He helped the masters team immensely during Bob Childs absence due to some marathon in Boston.
Unofficially, JSRC may have taken 3rd, but increased it's margin overall in 2nd place. Bill Scholl performed well despite losing his brand new JSRC orange singlet before the start of the race. He finished 6th in his age group in 1:25:33, helping anchor the Veterans team to a 3rd place finish (unofficial) and moving JSRC up in the points, poised to make a move in the standings. Mike Anstadt made his debut and REALLY helped the cause as well. He was the teams third scorer in the Vets category in 1:36:26! We would not have scored in the race without his help!!
With the team at full strength in some upcoming races, JSRC should make it's move! Strong performances were also put in by Jeff Neis, Mike Kinsella and Carlos Morillo. Actually, a number of the performances were off due to the weather and some unrealistic expectations going in....primarily due to the course being described by someone as flat....yeah, right. Many of the above admitted that they came close to calling it quits and joining the DNF ranks after the first loop!!! Next important race is May 18th....a five miler!! Great job by all who ran!
Other finishers were:
Maricar Acab 2:08
Thomas Natoli 2:12:29
Tom Mulvaney 1:33:50
The way to improve your speed is to do Track Work Outs. They can be fun when done as part of a group. There are two opportunities locally:
Wednesday, 6:00 PM - Ocean Twp. High School track, WEst Park Ave. All levels and everyone is welcome.
Wednesday, Point Pleasant High School - Near Hart's Idle Hour - 6 PM.
Joan Scrivanich 25:30
Linda Piff 1:56:33(PR)
Tom Natoli 2:02:18
Ken Vercammen 1st 40-49 17:55
Ken Vercammen 1st overall runner 18:35
Brendan Vercammen Age 10 27:21
Brendan Vercammen 27:22
Shannon Vercammen Age 7 7:48
Brendan Vercammen 28:40
Shannon Vercammen 7:50
Sally Kalksma - 21:57 2nd AG
Doug Bayconich - 19:39 2nd AG
Patrick Asay- 20:21
Alexandra Cavallo 22:58
Courtney Cavallo 27:29
Susan Ardito 21:45
Dave DeMonico 15:49 1st overall
Bill Koch 20:45(1ag)
Vivian Smith 1st Place Age - 21:30
Dave DeMonico 51:46 1st overall
Lisa Tozzi 1:23
Doug Bayconich 19:58 (1st AG)
Chris Troyano 48:37
John O'Reilly 23:45
Bobby Cavallo 18:10 1st ag
Amanda Cavallo 19:36 1st ag
Alexandra Cavallo 25:44 2nd ag
Courtney Cavallo 28:37 3rd ag
DougBayconich 20:07
Dave Zurheide 19:27
Donna Mehler 1:37:24
Patrick Asay 20:38
Diane Cheer 28:10
