Click Above For Exciting Live Events! Updated on November 16, 2000 The JSRC Mall is Now Open! Stop in for A Visit! Hashathon Results Posted Here Kari Proffit - First Woman Finisher In an ideal day for a run through the scenic trails of Cheesequake State Park the annual Hashathon drew its usual group of enthusiastic runners who from the accompanying pictures were up to the challenge and not afraid of a little mud on their shoes (and elsewhere). The overall winner of the 6+ mile race was Rich Bostwick in a time of 38:15 and on the women's side it was Staten Island's Kari Proffit on 45:45. Proceeds from the event benefitted the Kevin Stover recovery fund the nephew of Bernie and Marie Stover who was paralyzed in an accident several years ago. Among the many club finishers were: Nancy Elliot 59:30 Bob Both 1:00:19 Mary Conry 54:17 Tom Mulvaney 48:26 Tom Pulsch 53:03 Marilyn Ryder 1:15:04 Denise Toryk 1:13 Carlos Morillo 57:47 Joe Toryk 1:13 Jon Brodsky 56:58 Jane Erbe 56:58 Bill Micciulli 1:08:37 Mary Moriarty 1:18 Elaine Hartung 1:18 Ira Wiss 1:18 Barbara Keenan 1:16 Brian Marley 52:10 Bob Hayes 1:01:19 Jack Cheer 53:35 Eric MacKellar 1:01:30 Art Glass 1:12 Charles McAteer 1:12;30 Kid's in the One Mile Mini Hashathon Tina Ko 5K Barbara Moldoch 18:55(1st OA) Linda Piff 26:41 Pat Helies 26:45 Randy Brown 21:40 NJEA 5K Barbara Moldoch 18:06J(1st F) Venice Marathon Club Members in Venice Liz Ireland, Mary Moriarty, Jim Reilly , Annette Dillon and Jim Persicketti and myself all ran, but i don't want to misquote their times. It was a great course with a lot of wonderful scenery. It was mostly flat until we reached Venice. We ran over about 9 bridges including the temporary floating bridge over the grand canal. The Italian crowds in the town were great and very supportive. There were plenty of water stops and energyaide and apples and oranges and bananas. This was a marathon that i would rate very high. The weather was sunny and in the 60 s Liz Ireland 4:43 Mary Moriarty 4:19 Annette Dillon 4:32 Jim Persicketti 3:36 Ira Wiss 5:03 50 State Marathon Club Ed Hahn - Reporting from Greece In early January 1993, I traveled with several Jersey Shore Running Club members to the (now defunct) Raritan Valley Marathon in Piscataway, New Jersey, where Rumor had it that there was a 50-stater making a guest appearance. Somehow, I don't ever recall meeting the mystery runner in the field of 50 entrants. Word had it he had flown in to do the race. New Jersey was one of the final states the member was running to complete the circuit. At the time my impression of the club was that members of such a group fell into one of three categories: a) they were starved for attention, b) they had too much time on their hands, and c) they must have unlimited financial resources. Between 1993 and 1996 talk and thoughts on the club waned. I had merely a handful of marathons, and fell comfortably onto the treadmill of running "favorite" marathons such as Boston and New York, (in addition to being sent on a one-year deployment to Korea during portions of 1995 and 1996.) Then it happened. I tried to recall the exact wording of the late 1997 challenge several times, but to no avail. During a discussion with my Uncle Bob Hildebrandt, we inadvertently dared each other to become club members. Our circumstances were optimal. We had both become complacent with running familiar marathons. He had been running repeat "favorite" marathons in Napa and Los Angles California and was also eager for a change. Uncle Bob always inspired me, and this was just the motivation I needed. He was the only family member in dads generation of the family inspired to run. Once a 4:40 miler in high school at age 18, he abandoned running for 22 years. During this spell he served two tours in Vietnam (receiving two purple hearts for being shot twice). He later underwent brain surgery for Vietnam related injuries. He also broke both legs on separate occasions related to automobile accidents, before re-discovered running at age 40. Both of us appeared to be in a good position to seriously consider the club. He lived in Fairbanks Alaska, and was regularly making business trips to the "lower 48." I was living in Virginia Beach Virginia, heart of the mid- Atlantic states, and quite central to the densely concentrated original 13 colony states. In March 1998 we sat down in the "war room," a quaint Pasta Restaurant in the heart of Virginia Beach. Here we discussed our battle plan. At the conclusion of the meeting it was decided that I would launch an inquiry on gaining club membership. I wrote a letter and placed a phone call to Mr. Dean Rademaker, a retired school teacher, and the President and founder of the club. He indicated that to obtain interim membership, one must complete a full 26.2-mile marathon in at least 20 states. Over the preceding several years, Uncle Bob and I would run marathons together in Virginia Beach, Virginia, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and Fairbanks Alaska, gradually bridging the gap on accruing the marathons necessary to get into the club, while juggling work and often combining family vacations to marathon destinations. Then, like magic, Uncle Bob completed a marathon in Hawaii July 27th, bringing his total to 20 states (38 marathons), and we were both in the club! (I had completed my 20th state (33rd marathon) June 5th in Montana.) With one foot in the door, and the hard part behind me, I was given reassignment orders to Greece. After the initial frustration at being sent overseas immediately after meeting my goal, I became resigned to acceptance. After all, I always wanted to take time to "stop and smell the roses," rather than compress the marathons into a moderately short amount of time. There is no "cap" on the amount of time it takes to run the initial 20 or the remaining 31 states (District). After all, club member and Guinness Book of World Record holder, Norm Frank, had 700 marathons when he finally achieved completed member status! Equally appealing is the fact that there is no time limit to complete the marathons themselves (unless of course the club hosting the marathon your running in imposes a limit, but many marathons that establish time limits also permit early starts.) During my short tenure and two fifths completed membership status, I have grown to realize that club members, contrary to some of the false stereo types, are not out to get attention. Conversely, the average club member is hard pressed to gloat about their accomplishments. For the most part club membership seems to be an internal motivation. According to club guidelines there are "no structures whatsoever." There are also no officers or meetings. To me, one of the primary motivating factors to become and remain a club member is meeting people and creating new friendships. The tangible award comes in the form of the coveted 50 States and DC T-shirt, an attractive colored T-shirt with the form of a male and female silhouetted against the background of a map of the USA. Upon completion of the circuit, the words "50 states plus DC completed" can be imprinted on the back.As of the end of the Millennium on December 31st, 1999 (depending on which Millennium group you identify with); there were 249 interim and 109 completed club members. Although the club does not actively recruit members, those who desire to gain entry are welcome and encouraged to do so. For more information contact Mr. Dean Rademaker, 123 Astoria Road Springfield Illinois, 62704-6107. On The Road In Greece: Part II Ed Hahn The seemingly endless expanse of the earthen burm streches out for countless miles. Elevated about 10 feet off the valley floor, it's moderate sides slope off at a 45 degree angle, just enough for one to perceive a slightly superior position to the surrounding terrain. A dusty gravel road bisects the center of the burm. Marking the country road/burm boundary are various trees including juniper,poplar and pine. The trees are in sharp contrast to the predominantly open valley that surrounds the road. It must be a very pleasant shady refuge on a hot day. Running past the trees and admiring the solitude, I couldn't help but feel I was premature in my original assessment of running in Greece. If only I had gone a bit further down the road, I might have discovered this hidden treasure two months ago. Que se ra se ra. I was now all the more driven to admire the beauty of my new found surroundings. Most noticeable was the relative lack of traffic compared to Larissa. Over the course of two hours or more, only a few signs of human life were observed. An hour into the run I noticed a couple of older gentleman with walking sticks side by side, casually carrying on a conversation scarcely noticing the oddity of a guy in shorts jogging down the road, and only mildly concerned that there was another pedestrian sign of life there. After all, there were a few country farm houses dotting the valley. Maybe I had come from one of them. A little further down the road I observed curious red, green, blue, and yellow two foot square plywood boxes line the base of the burm. Upon closer observation I realize that bees are busily foraging for pollen to store in what I now realize are hives. Then it happened. The silence of the surrounding was suddenly broken by a vicious growl, then a bark, and finally the sound of pattering claws. Barreling full speed down the gravel road, the canine abandoned his heard of more than 100 sheep in pursuit of more lively game; me. Now in full pursuit, he and two of his compatriots chase me down the side of the burm. With the toss of a few phantom rocks, and finally some real ones..(when I finally get to them)...I successfully ward the would-be attackers off, only to alas observe the masters owner, barely discernable in the shadows of the other side of the burm. Probably not in the best of moods, a stranger having threatened his dogs with rocks. Sorry pal, self defense. The whole incident quickly becomes a distant memory. I continue my run, and close in on the Mount Olympus Range, home the the mythical Greek God, Olympus. A large array of mountain peaks can be observed in this range, and appear rather ominous at 6000-9000 feet in elevation. They are essentially devoid of trees. It's easy to see why the Greeks considered the Mountains sacred home to mythical Gods; it's nearly impossible to go anywhere in Greece without observing a rugged range. I continued to run, hoping to get the base of the mountain range wonder, but like a mirage, I realize it isn't to be Aware of the fact that my return journey would be by light of moon I quickly doubled back. Then, on cue, the moon appears. Nearly full, it isn't the bright, white I expected. It is rather a curious burnt orange, very similar to the setting sun. I can only assume the colors are created by a mix of factory smoke and the fields I see burning afar. It is nonetheless a pleasant color, and an appropriate ending to the days end. Maybe running in Greece isn't so bad. Club Stars at NYC Marathon Waiting at the NYC Marathon Finish Line Lots of JSRC runners participated in this Year's NYC Marathon. Congratulations to all on what was a windy day. Many also could be found volunteering at the celebrity finish line outfitted in the Club's Distinctive Orange Gear. We'll try and have some celebrity pics soon. Here are some of the club finishers: Dorian Meyer 2:45:53(2ag) Tom Hall 2:48:47 Emily King 3:22:00 Jerry Convery 3:32:41 Graham Wisdom 3:46:41 Roy Soya 3:48:16 Peggy Ann McKean 4:12:22 Irv Hurwitz 4:12 Brian Marley 4:13:46 James Barbara 4:25:32 Kerrie Gulbord 4:29:27 Gerhard Dohne 4:30:16 Bernhard Dohne 4:30:16 Wolfgang Dohne 4:30:16 Colleen Dougherty 4:33:31 Kelley Marron 4:33:31 Ileen Dulleau 4:33:45 Jerry Frazee 4:36:34 Carol Weatherall 4;37:36 Charlie Parton 4:42:00 Tom Natoli 4:47:39 Patty Helies 4:54:31 Linda Piff 4:54:31 Trudy Parton 4:58:20 Lori Ann Fugaro 4:29:58 Kim Killmer 5:10:32 PatMcGuiness 5:23:24 Sharon Chessman 5:28:53 Imgrid Kiss 5:32:00 Wall PBA 5K Dave Demonico 15:51J(1st) Susan Ardito 22:07(2ag) Debbie McNish 22:42(1ag) Dave Picascia 20:53 Grete's Gallop Half Marathon Diane Cheer 2:15:32 Carlos Morillo 1: Heights Harvest 5K Diane Cheer 27:03 Spotswood 5K Dave DeMonico 16:02(1st) Race Against Hunger 5M Dave Demoico 27:26(1st) JSRC Team Members Wanted USATF National Masters Championship at Holmdel Park USATF National Master's X-C Championship Sunday November 19, 2000 Holmdel Park Race divisions are Women 40&Over, Men 40-49, Men 50-59, Men 60&Over To have a team we need 5 men for the 40-49 and 50-59 divisions. All other divisions need 3 to score. Pre-entry until Nov. 9 is $20. Late entry is $35. Applications available from me in person or via fax. USATF membership required. Forms are at www.usatf.org/assoc/nj. Contact Chris Coghlan at Ccoghlan@Nero.Alvey.com if you are interested in being on a team. All Welcome! Trick or Trot a Blow Out Results posted here! A record crowd of over 450 runners participated in the Club's Seventh Annual Trick or Trot Race held along the Ocean in Long Branch. The sun shined brightly throughout. Runners in the 4 mile run which is an out and back loop along the Long Branch Promenade and Boardwalk headed south from the start with the wind at their backs. As good as the runners felt going out they all knew what to expect upon the return. A strong gusting headwind held back the runners on the return and it was a challenge to the finish into Seven President's Park. The over all winner on the Men's Side was Bryan Poerner (shown in the picture on the left) and on the women's side it was now a familiar sight as JSRC's Barbara Moldoch (on the right) in 24:07 was the first to finish, even her disguise as an angel did not change the anticipated result. There were plenty of costumed runners and a spirited costume judgiung contest along the sunny (but windy) ocean front. There was also a 1 Youth Run and Kiddie runs at various distances for the littler ones who were all rewarded with a pumpkin a medal and lots of other treats at the finish. Congratulations to Jack and Diane Cheer who put on another event ion the JSRC spirit. Thanks to everyone who came out despite some pretty nasty weather. Many of the volunteers and participants continued the day down the street at the Celtic Cottage and then participated in the Long Branch Halloween Parade. Next up on the schedule is the HashathonTrail Run on Sunday November 11th. A unique event held at Cheesequake State park. Click herefor registration information. Some of the Club Finishers included: Jon Brodsky 28:28 Andrew Nasto 28:27 Dawn Ciccone 26:38(3 F) Jon Lowrie 30:06(2ag) Liz Scott 30:51(2ag) Peggy McKeon 32:52 Dan Flaherty 42:45 Spirited competition in the One Mile Run Four and Five Year Olds Getting ready for the start Just Us Girls Diane Cheer 25:53 Jane Huber 36:31(3rd RW) Chicago Marathon Peter Sabat 2:36:38 Marine Corps Marathon Dawn Ciccone 3:18(PR, 4ag) Steve Williams 4:11:32 Seal Harbor 5k 10-28-00 Bobby Cavallo 17:39 1st Amanda Cavallo 20:13 1st female Mary Cavallo 24:40 3rd Alexandra Cavallo 25:06 World Airlines 5K Road Race Cancun, Mexico Dan Flaherty 33:30 Frost on the Pumpkin 10K Dave Demonico 32:31(First Overall) Ken Vercammen 38:33 Dave Picascia 44:01 Cherish the Children 5K Ken Vercammen 18:34(1ag) Run Thru Intertlaken Check out the Complete Results Running Down the Tree Lined Streets of Interlaken The Run thru the tree lined streets of beautiful Interlaken attracted a field of over 250 runners in its first year. A great flat, fast course and lots of fast times indicates this race will grow in the future. The overall winner was Michael Cerphia (on the left)of Howell in 16:29 and for the women it was Club member, Barbara Moldoch (on the right) of Pt Pleasant in a speedy 17:58. In addition to the 5K Race there was also a One Mile Fun Run which had lots of Kid's participating. Congratulations to Club Member Scott Lewis for a successful inaugural event. Among the Club finishers were: Jerry Frazee 26:06 Carol Ann McLoughlin 43:10 Ed Adamsky 34:13 Bob Hayes 22:39 Donna Mehler 27:00 Barbar Moldoch 17:58 Susan Ardito 21:54 Steve Foley 21:04 Jessie Joseph 27:11(PR) Diane Cheer 26:44 Nancy Parnell 2:41 Jack Cheer 20:52 Jon Lowrie 22:55 John Abel 23:08 Sutah Robins 23:24 Susan Ardito 21:54(pr) Dean Graziano 21:22(PR) Francesca Graziano 26:13 Some of the Many Kid's Who Participated in the Interlaken One Mile Run Newsletter Correction The correct telephone number for Yoga by Lynn is 732-528-0294. Lynn has classes for runners and special rates for JSRC Members. Race Against Hunger Dave Picascia 35:54 President Celebrates Birthday Miles for the New Millennium Through October Emily King 1879 Charlie Parton 1050 Trudy Parton 1050 Peggy McKeon 1118(533) Deanna Maclean 1572 Report your miles for the year. Rat Race Rocks Club Members Posing with "The Big Rat" Before The Race The second Annual "Rat Race" was held at Camp Zehnder in Wall Township on a beautiful sunny day. A very unique event with very unique participants. Running through a course set by Carlos Morillo and marked with flour along the way, the runners had to navigate through challenging terrain to include briars, thorns and other obstacles. The finish was just as unique with finishers coming across the finish line from three directions. Apparently each group took a different course. Along the course runners had a choice of going to their cars or going to the bar. Not many took the route to the car. Jack Cheer shown in the accompanying photo was the winner and was congratulated by Race Director Bill Scholl at the finish line. Jack is the two time champion, as he also won last years event. Most everyone made it to the finish - either at their car or at the bar! Some Club Members Celebrating at the Post Race Party With a New Member Seaside Half Marathon Race Staff - Michele Kirsch and Patty Hancock of ORC and John Eddy and Jennifer Thein from JSRC Jerry Frazee 2:03:46 Al Salas 1:43:62 Jack Cheer 1:42:36 Tom Mulvaney 1:38:37 Renee Valentine 1:58:53(PR) Dan Vrgoc 1:59:20 Chris Beer 1:33:30(2AG) Linda Puzzo 1:39:20(2ag) Lisa Ryan 1:54:10 Madelyn Noe 1:28:00 Syracuse Festival of Races 5K Madelyn Noe 17:21 Staten Island Half Marathon Tom Hall 1:15:54 (1ag) Bob Boyd 1:50:18 Diane Cheer 2:12:30 Seaside 5K Bobby Cavallo 17:54 Amanda Cavallo 20:44(1st F) Atlantic City Marathon Susan Foley 3:50 Chris Frey 3:50 Mike Baker 3:40:46 5K Kathy Kennedy 26:05 Kurt Steiner 5K Carlos Morillo 24:27 Long Beach Island 18 M Linda Sabat 2:32:54 Mike Baker 2:17:16 Joan Scrivanich 2:59:50 Phildaelphia Half Marathon Peter Sabat 1;14:25 Linda Sabat 2:32:54 Liberty Half Marathon Madelyn Noe 1:21:25 Essay Contest Just for Kid's - "Why I like to Run" Announcing the First Annual Jersey Shore Running Club Kid's Essay Contest. Open to all "Kid's" 14 and Under. Of course we will have age groups. We'll have lots of awards with a grand prize (sponsors welcome - just email us if interested). The subject of the essay is "Why I like to Run". Essays should not exceed about 200 words. All essays will be published on the Club Kid's Running Web Site and we will have a distinguished panel of judges. Essays can be emailed in or sent to: JSRC Essay, PO Box 7492, Shrewsbury, NJ 07702. Deadline for submission is December 31, 2000. View Past Updates in the Archive Return to Main Page
Updated on November 16, 2000
The JSRC Mall is Now Open! Stop in for A Visit!
In an ideal day for a run through the scenic trails of Cheesequake State Park the annual Hashathon drew its usual group of enthusiastic runners who from the accompanying pictures were up to the challenge and not afraid of a little mud on their shoes (and elsewhere). The overall winner of the 6+ mile race was Rich Bostwick in a time of 38:15 and on the women's side it was Staten Island's Kari Proffit on 45:45. Proceeds from the event benefitted the Kevin Stover recovery fund the nephew of Bernie and Marie Stover who was paralyzed in an accident several years ago. Among the many club finishers were:
Nancy Elliot 59:30
Bob Both 1:00:19
Mary Conry 54:17
Tom Mulvaney 48:26
Tom Pulsch 53:03
Marilyn Ryder 1:15:04
Denise Toryk 1:13
Carlos Morillo 57:47
Joe Toryk 1:13
Jon Brodsky 56:58
Jane Erbe 56:58
Bill Micciulli 1:08:37
Mary Moriarty 1:18
Elaine Hartung 1:18
Ira Wiss 1:18
Barbara Keenan 1:16
Brian Marley 52:10
Bob Hayes 1:01:19
Jack Cheer 53:35
Eric MacKellar 1:01:30
Art Glass 1:12
Charles McAteer 1:12;30
Barbara Moldoch 18:55(1st OA)
Linda Piff 26:41
Pat Helies 26:45
Randy Brown 21:40
Barbara Moldoch 18:06J(1st F)
Liz Ireland, Mary Moriarty, Jim Reilly , Annette Dillon and Jim Persicketti and myself all ran, but i don't want to misquote their times. It was a great course with a lot of wonderful scenery. It was mostly flat until we reached Venice. We ran over about 9 bridges including the temporary floating bridge over the grand canal. The Italian crowds in the town were great and very supportive. There were plenty of water stops and energyaide and apples and oranges and bananas. This was a marathon that i would rate very high. The weather was sunny and in the 60 s
Liz Ireland 4:43
Mary Moriarty 4:19
Annette Dillon 4:32
Jim Persicketti 3:36
Ira Wiss 5:03
Ed Hahn - Reporting from Greece
In early January 1993, I traveled with several Jersey Shore Running Club members to the (now defunct) Raritan Valley Marathon in Piscataway, New Jersey, where Rumor had it that there was a 50-stater making a guest appearance. Somehow, I don't ever recall meeting the mystery runner in the field of 50 entrants. Word had it he had flown in to do the race. New Jersey was one of the final states the member was running to complete the circuit. At the time my impression of the club was that members of such a group fell into one of three categories: a) they were starved for attention, b) they had too much time on their hands, and c) they must have unlimited financial resources.
Between 1993 and 1996 talk and thoughts on the club waned. I had merely a handful of marathons, and fell comfortably onto the treadmill of running "favorite" marathons such as Boston and New York, (in addition to being sent on a one-year deployment to Korea during portions of 1995 and 1996.)
Then it happened. I tried to recall the exact wording of the late 1997 challenge several times, but to no avail. During a discussion with my Uncle Bob Hildebrandt, we inadvertently dared each other to become club members. Our circumstances were optimal. We had both become complacent with running familiar marathons. He had been running repeat "favorite" marathons in Napa and Los Angles California and was also eager for a change. Uncle Bob always inspired me, and this was just the motivation I needed. He was the only family member in dads generation of the family inspired to run. Once a 4:40 miler in high school at age 18, he abandoned running for 22 years. During this spell he served two tours in Vietnam (receiving two purple hearts for being shot twice). He later underwent brain surgery for Vietnam related injuries. He also broke both legs on separate occasions related to automobile accidents, before re-discovered running at age 40.
Both of us appeared to be in a good position to seriously consider the club. He lived in Fairbanks Alaska, and was regularly making business trips to the "lower 48." I was living in Virginia Beach Virginia, heart of the mid- Atlantic states, and quite central to the densely concentrated original 13 colony states. In March 1998 we sat down in the "war room," a quaint Pasta Restaurant in the heart of Virginia Beach. Here we discussed our battle plan. At the conclusion of the meeting it was decided that I would launch an inquiry on gaining club membership.
I wrote a letter and placed a phone call to Mr. Dean Rademaker, a retired school teacher, and the President and founder of the club. He indicated that to obtain interim membership, one must complete a full 26.2-mile marathon in at least 20 states. Over the preceding several years, Uncle Bob and I would run marathons together in Virginia Beach, Virginia, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and Fairbanks Alaska, gradually bridging the gap on accruing the marathons necessary to get into the club, while juggling work and often combining family vacations to marathon destinations.
Then, like magic, Uncle Bob completed a marathon in Hawaii July 27th, bringing his total to 20 states (38 marathons), and we were both in the club! (I had completed my 20th state (33rd marathon) June 5th in Montana.) With one foot in the door, and the hard part behind me, I was given reassignment orders to Greece. After the initial frustration at being sent overseas immediately after meeting my goal, I became resigned to acceptance. After all, I always wanted to take time to "stop and smell the roses," rather than compress the marathons into a moderately short amount of time.
There is no "cap" on the amount of time it takes to run the initial 20 or the remaining 31 states (District). After all, club member and Guinness Book of World Record holder, Norm Frank, had 700 marathons when he finally achieved completed member status! Equally appealing is the fact that there is no time limit to complete the marathons themselves (unless of course the club hosting the marathon your running in imposes a limit, but many marathons that establish time limits also permit early starts.)
During my short tenure and two fifths completed membership status, I have grown to realize that club members, contrary to some of the false stereo types, are not out to get attention. Conversely, the average club member is hard pressed to gloat about their accomplishments. For the most part club membership seems to be an internal motivation. According to club guidelines there are "no structures whatsoever." There are also no officers or meetings. To me, one of the primary motivating factors to become and remain a club member is meeting people and creating new friendships.
The tangible award comes in the form of the coveted 50 States and DC T-shirt, an attractive colored T-shirt with the form of a male and female silhouetted against the background of a map of the USA. Upon completion of the circuit, the words "50 states plus DC completed" can be imprinted on the back.As of the end of the Millennium on December 31st, 1999 (depending on which Millennium group you identify with); there were 249 interim and 109 completed club members.
Although the club does not actively recruit members, those who desire to gain entry are welcome and encouraged to do so. For more information contact Mr. Dean Rademaker, 123 Astoria Road Springfield Illinois, 62704-6107.
Ed Hahn
The seemingly endless expanse of the earthen burm streches out for countless miles. Elevated about 10 feet off the valley floor, it's moderate sides slope off at a 45 degree angle, just enough for one to perceive a slightly superior position to the surrounding terrain. A dusty gravel road bisects the center of the burm. Marking the country road/burm boundary are various trees including juniper,poplar and pine. The trees are in sharp contrast to the predominantly open valley that surrounds the road. It must be a very pleasant shady refuge on a hot day. Running past the trees and admiring the solitude, I couldn't help but feel I was premature in my original assessment of running in Greece. If only I had gone a bit further down the road, I might have discovered this hidden treasure two months ago. Que se ra se ra.
I was now all the more driven to admire the beauty of my new found surroundings. Most noticeable was the relative lack of traffic compared to Larissa. Over the course of two hours or more, only a few signs of human life were observed. An hour into the run I noticed a couple of older gentleman with walking sticks side by side, casually carrying on a conversation scarcely noticing the oddity of a guy in shorts jogging down the road, and only mildly concerned that there was another pedestrian sign of life there. After all, there were a few country farm houses dotting the valley. Maybe I had come from one of them.
A little further down the road I observed curious red, green, blue, and yellow two foot square plywood boxes line the base of the burm. Upon closer observation I realize that bees are busily foraging for pollen to store in what I now realize are hives. Then it happened. The silence of the surrounding was suddenly broken by a vicious growl, then a bark, and finally the sound of pattering claws. Barreling full speed down the gravel road, the canine abandoned his heard of more than 100 sheep in pursuit of more lively game; me. Now in full pursuit, he and two of his compatriots chase me down the side of the burm. With the toss of a few phantom rocks, and finally some real ones..(when I finally get to them)...I successfully ward the would-be attackers off, only to alas observe the masters owner, barely discernable in the shadows of the other side of the burm. Probably not in the best of moods, a stranger having threatened his dogs with rocks. Sorry pal, self defense.
The whole incident quickly becomes a distant memory. I continue my run, and close in on the Mount Olympus Range, home the the mythical Greek God, Olympus. A large array of mountain peaks can be observed in this range, and appear rather ominous at 6000-9000 feet in elevation. They are essentially devoid of trees. It's easy to see why the Greeks considered the Mountains sacred home to mythical Gods; it's nearly impossible to go anywhere in Greece without observing a rugged range.
I continued to run, hoping to get the base of the mountain range wonder, but like a mirage, I realize it isn't to be Aware of the fact that my return journey would be by light of moon I quickly doubled back. Then, on cue, the moon appears. Nearly full, it isn't the bright, white I expected. It is rather a curious burnt orange, very similar to the setting sun. I can only assume the colors are created by a mix of factory smoke and the fields I see burning afar. It is nonetheless a pleasant color, and an appropriate ending to the days end. Maybe running in Greece isn't so bad.
Lots of JSRC runners participated in this Year's NYC Marathon. Congratulations to all on what was a windy day. Many also could be found volunteering at the celebrity finish line outfitted in the Club's Distinctive Orange Gear. We'll try and have some celebrity pics soon. Here are some of the club finishers:
Dorian Meyer 2:45:53(2ag)
Tom Hall 2:48:47
Emily King 3:22:00
Jerry Convery 3:32:41
Graham Wisdom 3:46:41
Roy Soya 3:48:16
Peggy Ann McKean 4:12:22
Irv Hurwitz 4:12
Brian Marley 4:13:46
James Barbara 4:25:32
Kerrie Gulbord 4:29:27
Gerhard Dohne 4:30:16
Bernhard Dohne 4:30:16
Wolfgang Dohne 4:30:16
Colleen Dougherty 4:33:31
Kelley Marron 4:33:31
Ileen Dulleau 4:33:45
Jerry Frazee 4:36:34
Carol Weatherall 4;37:36
Charlie Parton 4:42:00
Tom Natoli 4:47:39
Patty Helies 4:54:31
Linda Piff 4:54:31
Trudy Parton 4:58:20
Lori Ann Fugaro 4:29:58
Kim Killmer 5:10:32
PatMcGuiness 5:23:24
Sharon Chessman 5:28:53
Imgrid Kiss 5:32:00
Dave Demonico 15:51J(1st)
Susan Ardito 22:07(2ag)
Debbie McNish 22:42(1ag)
Dave Picascia 20:53
Diane Cheer 2:15:32
Carlos Morillo 1:
Diane Cheer 27:03
Dave DeMonico 16:02(1st)
Dave Demoico 27:26(1st)
USATF National Master's X-C Championship Sunday November 19, 2000 Holmdel Park Race divisions are Women 40&Over, Men 40-49, Men 50-59, Men 60&Over To have a team we need 5 men for the 40-49 and 50-59 divisions. All other divisions need 3 to score. Pre-entry until Nov. 9 is $20. Late entry is $35. Applications available from me in person or via fax. USATF membership required. Forms are at www.usatf.org/assoc/nj. Contact Chris Coghlan at Ccoghlan@Nero.Alvey.com if you are interested in being on a team. All Welcome!
Results posted here!
A record crowd of over 450 runners participated in the Club's Seventh Annual Trick or Trot Race held along the Ocean in Long Branch. The sun shined brightly throughout. Runners in the 4 mile run which is an out and back loop along the Long Branch Promenade and Boardwalk headed south from the start with the wind at their backs. As good as the runners felt going out they all knew what to expect upon the return. A strong gusting headwind held back the runners on the return and it was a challenge to the finish into Seven President's Park. The over all winner on the Men's Side was Bryan Poerner (shown in the picture on the left) and on the women's side it was now a familiar sight as JSRC's Barbara Moldoch (on the right) in 24:07 was the first to finish, even her disguise as an angel did not change the anticipated result. There were plenty of costumed runners and a spirited costume judgiung contest along the sunny (but windy) ocean front. There was also a 1 Youth Run and Kiddie runs at various distances for the littler ones who were all rewarded with a pumpkin a medal and lots of other treats at the finish. Congratulations to Jack and Diane Cheer who put on another event ion the JSRC spirit. Thanks to everyone who came out despite some pretty nasty weather. Many of the volunteers and participants continued the day down the street at the Celtic Cottage and then participated in the Long Branch Halloween Parade. Next up on the schedule is the HashathonTrail Run on Sunday November 11th. A unique event held at Cheesequake State park. Click herefor registration information.
Some of the Club Finishers included:
Jon Brodsky 28:28
Andrew Nasto 28:27
Dawn Ciccone 26:38(3 F)
Jon Lowrie 30:06(2ag)
Liz Scott 30:51(2ag)
Peggy McKeon 32:52
Dan Flaherty 42:45
Diane Cheer 25:53
Jane Huber 36:31(3rd RW)
Peter Sabat 2:36:38
Dawn Ciccone 3:18(PR, 4ag)
Steve Williams 4:11:32
Bobby Cavallo 17:39 1st
Amanda Cavallo 20:13 1st female
Mary Cavallo 24:40 3rd
Alexandra Cavallo 25:06
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Dan Flaherty 33:30
Dave Demonico 32:31(First Overall)
Ken Vercammen 38:33
Dave Picascia 44:01
Ken Vercammen 18:34(1ag)
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The Run thru the tree lined streets of beautiful Interlaken attracted a field of over 250 runners in its first year. A great flat, fast course and lots of fast times indicates this race will grow in the future. The overall winner was Michael Cerphia (on the left)of Howell in 16:29 and for the women it was Club member, Barbara Moldoch (on the right) of Pt Pleasant in a speedy 17:58. In addition to the 5K Race there was also a One Mile Fun Run which had lots of Kid's participating. Congratulations to Club Member Scott Lewis for a successful inaugural event. Among the Club finishers were:
Jerry Frazee 26:06
Carol Ann McLoughlin 43:10
Ed Adamsky 34:13
Bob Hayes 22:39
Donna Mehler 27:00
Barbar Moldoch 17:58
Susan Ardito 21:54
Steve Foley 21:04
Jessie Joseph 27:11(PR)
Diane Cheer 26:44
Nancy Parnell 2:41
Jack Cheer 20:52
Jon Lowrie 22:55
John Abel 23:08
Sutah Robins 23:24
Susan Ardito 21:54(pr)
Dean Graziano 21:22(PR)
Francesca Graziano 26:13
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Dave Picascia 35:54
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Emily King 1879
Charlie Parton 1050
Trudy Parton 1050
Peggy McKeon 1118(533)
Deanna Maclean 1572 Report your miles for the year.
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The second Annual "Rat Race" was held at Camp Zehnder in Wall Township on a beautiful sunny day. A very unique event with very unique participants. Running through a course set by Carlos Morillo and marked with flour along the way, the runners had to navigate through challenging terrain to include briars, thorns and other obstacles. The finish was just as unique with finishers coming across the finish line from three directions. Apparently each group took a different course. Along the course runners had a choice of going to their cars or going to the bar. Not many took the route to the car. Jack Cheer shown in the accompanying photo was the winner and was congratulated by Race Director Bill Scholl at the finish line. Jack is the two time champion, as he also won last years event. Most everyone made it to the finish - either at their car or at the bar!
Jerry Frazee 2:03:46
Al Salas 1:43:62
Jack Cheer 1:42:36
Tom Mulvaney 1:38:37
Renee Valentine 1:58:53(PR)
Dan Vrgoc 1:59:20
Chris Beer 1:33:30(2AG)
Linda Puzzo 1:39:20(2ag)
Lisa Ryan 1:54:10
Madelyn Noe 1:28:00
Madelyn Noe 17:21
Tom Hall 1:15:54 (1ag)
Bob Boyd 1:50:18
Diane Cheer 2:12:30
Bobby Cavallo 17:54
Amanda Cavallo 20:44(1st F)
Susan Foley 3:50
Chris Frey 3:50
Mike Baker 3:40:46
5K
Kathy Kennedy 26:05
Carlos Morillo 24:27
Linda Sabat 2:32:54
Mike Baker 2:17:16
Joan Scrivanich 2:59:50
Peter Sabat 1;14:25
Madelyn Noe 1:21:25
Announcing the First Annual Jersey Shore Running Club Kid's Essay Contest. Open to all "Kid's" 14 and Under. Of course we will have age groups. We'll have lots of awards with a grand prize (sponsors welcome - just email us if interested). The subject of the essay is "Why I like to Run". Essays should not exceed about 200 words. All essays will be published on the Club Kid's Running Web Site and we will have a distinguished panel of judges. Essays can be emailed in or sent to: JSRC Essay, PO Box 7492, Shrewsbury, NJ 07702. Deadline for submission is December 31, 2000.