We need some volunteers to help with the Inaugural Navesink Challenge which will be held on Sunday, November 25th. We need two people to ride bikes leading and following the runners along the course. We also need someone to help mark the course on Saturday, November 24th (on a mountain bike). The event will benefit the Middletown Youth Athletic Association and specifically go toward improving the "Club House" we use for the Sunday Run. Anyone who is interested in helping out please send in an email to jsrc@hotmail.com as soon as possible. There will be a meeting this coming Monday, Nov 12 at 7 PM at the Club House in Bodman Park for anyone who is interested.
The Hashathon which is a Trail Run and Race through some scenic and challenging trails of Cheesequake State Park will be held this Sunday. The distance is about 6.5 Miles. But don't expect to do your normal race pace. Its a perfect recovery run for all those NYC Marathoners. The Park is conveniently located just off the Garden State Parkway. For more information and directions go to the on line application.
In addition to many club members who ran in this
year's NYC Marathon a large group of members
volunteered to work and help out at the finish line.
The Club worked at the Celebrity Finish Line
which included the Police, Fire and Elite Runners.
It was a beautiful day for the Marathon and the
many police and firemen who finished were emotional at the finish as they were escorted to the
special finish area by Club Members. Many ran in memory of their fallen brethren and wore
commemorative names on their shirts in their honor. It was a very special event. The overall
winner was Tesfaye Jifar of Ethopia who set a new course record in a time of 2:07:43. For the
women it was Margaret Okayo of Kenya in a time of 2:24:21 First American Man was Scott
Larson of Colorado in a time of 2:15:26 in 13thplace and for the women it was Deena Drossin of
California in a time of 2:26:58. Get complete results at theNYRRC Web Site. Check back here
for more pictures of club members and celebrities. Among the Club Finishers were:
Joe Mirachi 4:50:02
Chris Troyano 5:04:53
John Bartram 3:40:32
Elizabeth M Wenslauskas 3:56:23 (PR)
Roseanne Russo 4:19:00
Marie A Vallo 4:39:55
George G Barnett 5:03:54
Bryan J Horan 4:50:22
Larry E Murphy 4:29:13
Martin E Dugan 4:10:50
John P Hendricks 2:46:39
Edward F Daly 4:19:31
Rob Defilippis 2:57:36
Rick P Vegh 3:59:43
Eugene Napolitano 3:20:48
Michael M Feerst 3:31:05
Bernard McCauley 3:32:59
Jane E Erbe 3:36:47
Dawn Ciccone 3:38:05
Eric J Campbell 3:45:27
Janice L. Rein 3:45:43
Jan Farmung-Krause 3:46:28
Timothy F Mahoney 3:57:16
John Romano 3:58:12
Robert J Bartzokas 3:58:07
Kathryn Porzio 4:06:39
Brian S Marley 4:08:43
Christopher Stripto 4:10:26
Jerome J Convery 4:19:11
Kathryn L Bryan 4:22:22
Raymond H Soya 4:33:37
Linda Obrien Hochman 4:28:04
Dotty M Winsten 4:32:30
Elaine J Azzarello 4:54:16
Christopher V. Troyano 5:02:44
Diane Cheer 5:02:13
Elliott H Denman 5:39:08
Dana Beaton 6:27:25
The Jersey Shore Running Club was recognized by the New Jersey Special Olympics for its efforts in support of Special Olympics at its annual Awards Banquet held in Princeton, New Jersey on November 2nd. The Banquet was attended by over 600 people from the entire state. The awards banquet recognizes the achievements of individual athletes as well as individuals and groups which have made a significant contribution to the Special Olympics Program. The Club was recognized for its work in support of the Area 6 Track and Field program which it has supported for 8 years. It was also recognized for its efforts in raising money for Special Olympics through the Jersey Shore Relay held in April of each year. The Relay was recognized as one of the largest fund raisers for Special Olympics in the State of New Jersey. Area Director Jeri Hickey made the presentation to the Club.
The night run is on for this Saturday Night. We will be meeting at the Allenwood School on Allenwood/lakewood road berween 7:45 - 8:00. We will run at 8:00 p.m. We will go down the bike path from te school and over to Allaire and run in the park. The run should last about 2 hours unless we get lost.
We will plan to meet after the run for refreshments. With the Location TBA.
The Allenwood school is just past the Allenwood general store, after Atlantic Avenue splits. If you need directions to the school call myself or Gene. My home phone is 280-2933, my cell is 618-3797. Gene's cell is 773-6404.
Don't park at Allaire. The park is closed at sunset, so this run is a covert operation.
Bring your own supplies (fluid/fuel) for the run, we may have a water stop set up and we may not, so be prepared to be self sufficient. Bring a light if you are afraid of the dark.
Please reply to me know if you are planning TO ATTEND so we will know that you are coming.
See you Saturday.
Christopher Frey CGM INDUSTRIES, INC. 973-639-0177 ex. 223
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Beautiful blue skies along with chilly Northerly winds greeted runners at the Club's Eighth Annual Trick or Trot 4 Miler along the scenic Long Branch Boardwalk and Promenade. Lots of costumed runners made their way down the boardwalk with the wind at their back only to turn around iinto a fierce northerly wind. The overall winner was Elias Olivera in a time of 21:14. For the women it was Briana Jackucewicz in 26:25. The event was preceded by Kid's Races where there were again lots of costumes. Congratulations to Jack and Diane Cheer and all the Club Volunteers for another great event. Proceeds went to benefit the local Food Bank. The Club will next be at the NYC Marathon where we will be working the celebrity finish line to include the Police and Fireman. Next event on the calendart is the Hashathon on Sunday, November 11 at Cheesequake State Park. Get all the details here. Among the many club finishers were:
Jon Lowrie 29:17
Dawn Ciccone 27:46
Randy Brown
Adele McDonough
Patty Hancock
Rich Colasuonno 36:47(1ag)
Kathy Porzio 32:28
Michele Kirsch
Mary Conry 29:08
Jim Robbins
Richie Broxmeyer 33:55
Sutah Robins 32:10
Tim Mahoney
Pat Ford 27:11
Scott Patterson
Mary Moroarty
Jessie Joseph
Barbara Keenan
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Rob DeFillipis (left) topped all runners in time of 16:11 and Kate Harper (below) of the JSRC was the first women in a time of 20:16 at the Boy Scouts Halloween Run at Bar Anticipation in South Belmar. It was a cool, windy day for the runners as they made their way from Bar A down to the Ocean and around the Lake into Spring Lake and Back to Bar A to a spirited finish. The traditional barbecue and other refreshments awaited the runners and the party lasted well into the afternoon. Award winners were:
Men
1 Rob DeFilippis tinton Falls 30 16:11
2 Ken Ellis Princeton 30 17:29
3 Shawn Anderson Huntington Sta. NY 18 17:50
4 Paul Looney Neptune 38 18:13
5 Mike Sullivan Hillsborough 21 18:15
Women
1 Kate Harper Wall 36 20:16
2 Sutah Robins Long Branch 44 24:09
3 Kathryn Tell Bradley Beach 47 24:38
4 Bonnie Bohack Edison 37 25:29
5 Lauren Gurnee Cranford 20 25:31
Kate Harper 20:16
Pat Ford 18:30
Rob DeFillipis 16:11
Scott Lewis 23:12
Art Merces 24:10
Jonathan Cusick 22:01
Bob Gileski 26:44
Lisa Ryan 25:40
Dan Williams 28:54
Marty Rettino 26:02
Jim Bucklen 23:09
Congratulations to all the volunteers from the Boy Scouts and the Jersey Shore Running Club for staging another fun event. See everyone at the Trick or Trot on Sunday.
Penny and her Mom (Marilyn) were the first place Mother Daughter Team at the event held at the Sea Girt Army Camp. The event attracted a large crowd. The event benefitted the fight against breast cancer.
The Wednesday evening runs at Holmdel Park will be suspended until April 3, 2002, due to the park closing at dusk. We plan to implement a Saturday morning run at Holmdel Park starting in either December or January. Please watch for details on the website.
10. Bagels on The Sunday Run
9. Chocolate donuts on the Sunday Run
8. Chicken sandwiches at the Windmill on Tuesdays
7. Beating Tom Hall in Boston
6. Liz Ireland giving me a hard time
5. Finding $10 bills under parked cars in Long Branch
4. Being defeated 3-4 by Frankie Darden
3. Being soundly trounced by Alicia Moss-Kelly at 5 Kilometers
2. Beating Tommy Fetter in the (1) Mile fun run
1. Getting lost and running an unintential 20 mile training run with the Keyport Police
Gene Gatens 10 hours, 55 seconds.
I did the Mountain Masochist Trail Run in Lynchburg, Va. over the weekend. Terrific race. 12,000 ft. of elevation gain over 53 miles of gravel road, rocky single track and fire roads. Climbs that put Vermont to shame. Beautiful foliage, stream crossings, wildlife...I finished in 10:00:55 (10 hours, 55 seconds), 48th out of 242 starters. The winner broke 7:00.
Don't forget about the Manasquan Turkey Trot. It always fills up early so better send in your app. An application is available here.
Check out some Club Members who are training for Triathlons as part of the Team in Training at www.eteamz.com/tritnt
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The day may have started off a bit chilly and foggy but the sun came out to greet the runners for the second running of the Interlaken 5K. The course which winds through the scenic tree lined quaint community was fast and flat. The overall winner was Dave DeMonico (shown on the left) of the JSRC and South River in a time of 15:47. For the women it was Maureen Burns (shown finishing on the right) who was visiting from Massachuset in a time of 18:50. Runners wil have another fun filled weekend of running next week at the Boy Scout Run on Saturday at Bar A and also at the Club's Trick or Trot on Sunday at Seven President's Park. Among the many Club Finishers were:
John Costine 20:55
Jack Cheer 21:04
Bill Koch 21:06
Bill Richardson 23:01
Tom Mulvaney 20:51
Jon Lowrie 21:45
Peter Englehardt 18:40
Joe Mirachi 24:00
Jessie Joseph 24:53
Jeananne McFadden 25:03
Jery Frazee 27:36
Reggie Hyde 27:37
Tim Mcloone 23:36
Mary Moriarty
Tom Morrison 21:38
Elaine Hartung 32:15
Steve Foley 21:06
Bob Gilski 24:48
Ed Adamsky 28:53
Barbara Brennan 18:59
The above shirts will be available at the Club Meeting on Tuesday October 30 or the Trick or Trot and the Boy Scout Run this coming weekend. They can also be mailed if you can't make any of these events. All proceeds will go toward the families of club members who were victims of the September 11th disaster. The Club lost several members and this is a small token to memorialize their loss. These are great to wearat upcoming marathons or races. If you would like to order one send a check for $18 made out to JSRC Shirt, PO Box 7492, Shrewsbury, NJ 07702 or pick one up at the next Club Function for $15. If you know of any club members lost in the disaster please let us know by calling the hotline or sending an email to jsrc@hotmail.com
Hello Cross Country fans (I am assuming that at least some of you fit the description) - Our organized team effort since the first week of the Shore AC Series has been spotty at best -- probably the result of the terrific race menu in the Shore Area. Much to my surprise, we fielded a team at Thompson Park this past Saturday! At least that was what was reported in the Asbury Park Press Community Section. As to who exactly represented us, I have no idea -- I was not there either! I know that many of us are committed to races during the next two weekends (including me), so expectations for a JSRC cross country team are low (although please feel free to run if you choose). But, we have a real opportunity for the final race of the series on 11/3 at our "home" course of Holmdel Park. No commitment is expected of anyone at this time -- please keep that date in mind if you would like to represent our club at one of the premier cross country courses on the East Coast. If you can think of any other JSRC members (or "ringers" who we can recruit) that may have an interest, pass this message along (or send their information to me so that you won't be blamed for annoying them). Remember, the cost of the race is a staggering $3! You cannot find a better race bargain anywhere. I will send another inquiry when we get closer to 11/3 (in case you want to plan to ignore it). Thanks for "listening," Dave Zurheide
A busy Weekend full of racs are coming up. Besides the X-Country Series there is the Interlaken 5K, and the Great Race of Middletown. Check out all the weekend events here. Then there is always the Clubs Sunday Run at Bodman Park. Get the details on all the Club Runs Here.
Check out the Results from the Allaire 5K and NJ Grammar School Cross Country Races held this past Sunday at Allaire State Park.
Joan Scrivanich 4:15:37
PEGGYANN MCKEAN 04:24:10
MARGERIE GUINDON 04:30:37
Sue Foley 3:42:58 (1st Female Master)
Allison Baker 4:04
Jon Brodsky 4:04
Chris Fry 3:43:30
Bob Both 4:17:26
Therese Mancuso 1:47:38. First in age group 40-44.
Kathy Kennedy 27;11
Jim Buckler 23:00
Bill Koch 20:37(2ag)
Dave DeMonico and Dawn Ciccone won the Deal 5 this past Sunday. On the women's side it was a complete sweep with Susan Ardito coming in second and Vivian Smith third. Club Finishers included:
Bob Gileski 43:11
Jon Lowrie 37:52
Scott Patterson 26:53(3rd)
Dawn Cicone 33:48
Pegy McKean 40:03(1ag)
Vivian Smith 37:14(2 f)
Dave DeMonico 26:30 1 OA
Scott Patterson 26:53 2 OA
Henry Mercer 4th OA
Tom Zarra 5th OA
Dawn Ciccone 34:33 1 OA F
Susan Ardito 36:52 2 OA F
Vivan Smith 37:14 3 OA F
Nancy Parnell 4th OA F
Jack Cheer 2 AG
Kent Sabin 1 AG
Liz Scott 39:55 2 AG
Peggy McKean 40:02 1 AG
Tim McLoone 41:10
Marilyn Ryder 43:57 1 AG
Jim Robbins 52:15 2 AG
Russell Kiely 5:53 3rd OA
Stuart Kiely 7:06 2nd AG
Pattrice Kiely 10:17
Penny Hinck 10:18
I decided I had to find a way to do itI heard about it through our running club website. Afterall, my alma mater has suffered through 2 terrorist attacks and lost precious lives. I was in, I was going to run, but where was the place that we were to meet? I got a brief e-mail, then nothing more. Friday night the e-mail gave 2 locations. So, I chose the easiest access point, Plainsboro. It said that runners should get there around 4 so I got there a little early as I thought they might need some help. It was a small group as this was a rather short notice ideaa pilot in Connecticut who thought that it would be nice to remember those lost in flight by making a cross country relay of runners. It started in Boston at Logan October 10th, the one month anniversary and is scheduled to arrive in Los Angeles November 11 for Veterans Day, running 24/7. So, ready to do my meager 3-5 miles, I wanted to show support in remembrance of the ones we lost. Vans were ready to help those who did not want to run the entire distance of our section. By 5 o'clock, the flag was just getting to Menlo Park, very behind schedule.
We were still a small group which kept steady at 15. Our group director kept in constant contact with the Menlo Park director. And I kept wondering how big was the flag? Would I be able to carry it? We had an unusual collection, mostly pilots, a person who was supposed to be in D.C. to run the Army 10 miler, but that was cancelled so he decided to come here, 2 firemen who run Boston and wanted to be a part of the run somewhere somehow and spent 5 hours driving to get involved with carrying the flag. They said that they have spent countless hours helping in NY and felt determined to carry the flag. All with different drives that led us to this place but with one common reason, we wanted to show the pride we feel in our country combined with the unity we feel as runners.
The anxiety increased when we heard they were about 2 miles away, the escort vehicles arrived along with the Red Cross with some water and food for us after we came back to our start point. Then we saw feet coming in the dark and the silhouette of the Flagthe flag! Emotion was really high for us all because we knew it was now our turn. We felt our coordinator, Paul should start while we followed in 2 vans. He had his father of 71 ( still running 6-7 miles daily) with him. What a great sight! People started cheering and honking their horns, Our time had come, and we all piled out of the vans to join Paul.
It was amazing the reaction and unity that people showed. We were running not to win a race but to enjoy the experience, and remember this flag had already made an important trip to Iraq in an F-150 during Desert Storm and now was on another important trip. People literally came out of diners and stores as we passed, waved flags and cheered from cars. Images that were incredible became etched in our mindsthe policeman in Princeton Junction who gave the flag a military salute as we passed, the silhouette of the waving flag as we came into Trenton on a building.
I got back in the van for a rest but not for long. I felt as others did that I wanted to be out there, out there with the Flag. Our earlier plan to have a relay with only one person running at once was abandoned as we all felt drawn to the experience of being one with this object that we cherish so much. The miles passed but not our energy, we had too much support by people passing by as well as great escorts by the police. We came into Trenton, it was coming to a closeno one wanted it to be over. We arrived into Morrisville, PA, tired and hungry and signed the poster that will continue on to LA.
We talked to the photographer that took pictures for a book that he is doing on the disaster and
the aftermath of patriotism. I could not believe that I originally was going to try for 5 miles and
actually did around 14, and sharing the carrying of the symbol that is etched in all of our hearts.
We wished the PA team well, and headed back to New Jersey knowing that we were running for
those who were no longer with us and for the future that is so uncertain. This flag that has been
to Irag and now is traveling to LAmay it make it there without our country loosing any more
lives at the hands of terrorism.
The inaugural run is on March 24, 2002 and will be an experience to remember! Run through historical neighborhoods and world-reknowned scenery, past monuments and museums and through unique pockets of the city. With scores of runners registering from every state in our union, this marathon will represent America and her best. Titled the "Nation's Marathon", we encourage participants to bring wearable symbols of their state to let their presence be known along the route. Don't miss out on this fabulous and historical event. The Washington DC Marathon Sunday, March 24, 2002 Washington DC Check out www.washingtondcmarathon.com for more information on the event ...
Holmdel Run Update: For the next two weeks - October, 17 and 24, the Wednesday evening group run will start at 5:30 PM, as sunset is getting earlier each week. After Oct 24, we will suspend the Wed evening run until April. Based on the great turnouts that we have had this season at Holmdel Park, we want to know if any members are interested in a Saturday morning run at Holmdel Park, starting in January. If so, please contact John at njrep4rrca@aol.com
With sunny skies and a chill in the air the strong winds did not deter the many runners who participated in the Jersey Shore Half Marathon held at Sandy Hook State Park. The event was started with a singing of God Bless America and the Star Spangled Banner which inspired the runners on their 13.1 Mile Race. The overall winner was Eric Escorsia Villa in a time of 1:13:44. On the Women's side it was Kathy Heabel in 1:24:33 (shown finishing on the right). Eric led all winners easily despite taking a detour (see picture on the left) when he missed the turn at the turn around at the 7 mile mark. Fortunately he was put back on course by Al McKean and breezed to a victory. Some of the club finishers included:
Scott Patterson 1:14:30 (2nd)
Jenn Gunn 1:32:30
Larry Murphy 1:55
Lisa Ryan 1:58:01
Tom Hample 1:44:22
Linda Piff 2:11:50
Patty Helies 2:12:50
Katy Bryan 1:55
Marty Dugan 1:55
Peggy McKean 1:54
Randi Cohen 1:59:37
Gene Gatens 1:39:26
Rick Vegh 1:48:35
Brian Lackey 2:06:55
Patty Licata 2:07
Marilyn Ryder 2:03
Tom Hall 1:22:43
Jerry Convery 1:37
Jane Erbe 1:37
Graham Wisdom 1:42:34
Trudy Parton 2:18:20
Charlie Parton 2:06:10
Steve Foley 1:42:58
Vivian Smith 1:47:30
Kathy Porzio 1:51:27
Jon Lowrie 1:47:40
Dawn Ciccone 1:33:10
Peter Engelhardt 1:29:08
Bob Gilski 2:05:43
Jon Brodsky 1:37:00
Chris Frey 1:36:45
Vivian Smith 1:47.56
A new feature has been added to the Web Site. You can find a training partner, friend or more using our new Mix and Match Feature. Just visit this link and fill out the form - its easy and free!
Dear friends, family and co-workers, As many of you already know, on November 10th I will be participating in Ironman Florida in Panama City Beach, Florida. I set this goal for myself last year, and have spent a good part of 2001 working toward accomplishing this goal. (For the few family members, friends and co-workers I have not bored with the details of this event, it consists of a 2.4 mile swim, a 112-mile bike and a 26.2 mile run - yes, all in one day.) Since the events of September 11th, I've found it very difficult to train with the single-minded focus I had known previously. I have continued to train, but no longer found the same satisfaction in what I was preparing for. After receiving the Ironman USA newsletter announcing the Janus Charity Challenge, I feel I have found a new sense of purpose for competing in Ironman Florida. Janus has offered to donate $500 to each charity that an athlete raises funds for. (See http://www.ironmanflorida.com/relieffund.html) I have decided to use this opportunity to raise funds for the Uniformed Firefighters Association Widows & Children's Fund. One hundred percent of the funds donated to this charity are given directly to the benefit of the widows and children of NYC Firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty. It is where the NYC Fire Department has asked donations be sent. (See http://www.ci.nyc.ny.us/html/fdny/html/home2.html) If you want to donate to the firefighters' families, there is no other 'recognized' fund. The UFA fund is set up by the firefighters, for the firefighters. I have already contacted Janus and verified that the UFA Widows and Children's fund qualifies for their matching funds offer. My husband, Bryan, is a New York City firefighter. Bryan arrived at the Trade Center on Tuesday, shortly after the buildings collapsed. He spent many hours and days in the following weeks dedicated to the rescue efforts, but was eventually able to come home to his family. So many of his fellow firefighters did not. 343 NYC firefighters lost their lives trying to save others that day. Please let me know if you would like to make a donation, either by return e-mail to horan@bellatlantic.net, by returning the enclosed form to me by mail, or by calling me at (732) 449-1596. Or, you can just send me a check, payable to the UFA Widows & Children's Fund. I'm leaving for Florida with my family on November 6th, so I'd like to hear from you before then. Any donations will be greatly appreciated. If you would like more information, let me know. The following quote is from an article on xtri.com by Kara Douglass: ". . . Did someone on those planes or in those towers, or the Pentagon dream of completing an Ironman? she asked. If they did, or if they had any dreams, I owe it to them to spend my time here on earth accomplishing mine. They ran out of time. If I waste and squander my time, if I don't follow my dreams, I disrespect their memory." Please feel free to forward this to anyone else you think may be interested. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Moira Horan 2422 Hamilton Avenue Spring Lake Heights, New Jersey 07762 (732) 449-1596
Scott Patterson 2:49:12
Kim O'Gara-Orozco 28:23 (PR)
Dave DeMonico 16:10(1st OA)
Dave DeMonico 32:59(1 OA)
Sue Ardito 47:04(1ag)
Bunny McDonnell finished 1st in AG 24:45.
Mike McDonnell 23:23 1st AG 60+
Bill Koch 34:14
Susan Ardito 22:40 2nd AG
Dave DeMonico 16:40 1st OA
Brian Feehan 24.19
Ken Vercammen 17:47 2nd age group
Ken Vercammen 29:24 PR
Ken Vercammen 17:51 Broke course record for 40-49
Joe Coccaro 21:33
Pete Sabat 17:54
Dave Zurheide 21:13
Theresa Marciani 21:37
Gary Cohen 17:09(2nd Overall)
Gerhard Dohne 3:06:32
Robin Rossow 5:08:38
Mary Moriarty 3:54:44
Mary O'Brien 3:56:17
Jeananne McFadden 4:15:05
Kerrie Guibord 4:32
Eileen Dullea 4:25
Ken Kalemba 4:53
Leslie Kalemba 4:53
Jessie Joseph 4:44:22
Bill Koch 3:2816
Ira Wiss 5:02:11
Lorraine Chudkowski 26:00
Mike Chudkowski 25:12
Chrissy Conover 2:27:07
Joan Scrivanich 2:48:23
Bob Boyd 2:46:38
Bob Boyd 1:52:14
John O'Reily 22:29
John O'Reily 59:29
John O'Reily 48:24
Bob Boyd 35:48
Carol Viola 29:24
Carol Viola 50:32 1st ag
Dave Zurheide 19:34
Sharon Busse 28:07
Gene Napalitano 1:55:05(1ag)
Susan Strasser 25:51
