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TA C O N I C
RUNNI NG L I F E
July 1997
Special 20th Anniversary Edition
TRRC Presi dent s Reect on
Taconi c Road Runner s Cl ub
Fact a non Ver ba
Taconic Road Runners Club is celebrating its 20th anniver
sary this year. This special anniversary edition ofTaconic Running
Life contains special contributions from our presidents:
Dan Caffrey Founding president
O w e n M c C r u d d e n 1 9 8 7 - 8 8
John Hal l i nan
Ed McLaughlin
Fr ed Loehf el m
Lee Saroken
1989- 90
1991- 92 &' 95- ' 96
1993- 94
Present
I nsi de Thi s I ssue:
Flyers of Upcoming Events...
July 13
Jan Peek l OK
7/ 8- 8/ 12 Track and Fi el d Seri es
Aug. 3
Mahopac Biathlon
Sept. 13
Teatown Lake Reservation 5K Trail Run
N o v . 7
Special Reunion Dinner Dance
Sybil Ludington 50K
Celebrates History
Pages 16 & 18
Page 20
Page 22
Page 22
Page 24
Page 2
Ver ba Non Fact a
I aconic Running Life has had some prolic writers over the
years. One of the most enjoyable contributors, Harry Neeson edited
not only Taconic Running Life, but another runners' tabloid. He has
contributed some fun tidbits for this special anniversary edition.
Entitled "Verba non Facta, "we're sure you'll enjoy these snippets of
history, A sample follows:
For a few short years, the presence of a running tabloid vtm
on the scene. You know you've been around if you remember reading
The Skunk.
Somewhat tongue-in-cheek. The Skunk did report on the vast
majority of races in the tri-county area, but much attention was given
to keeping things in their proper perspective.
In the hope that no one would take a subscription out in
hopes of obtaining vanity press, membership fell into one of two
categories:
The primary category was that of being an O. B. M.: an
original benevolent member. Those who did not get in on the ground
Jloor were simply benevolent members. Or more commonly, a B.M.
The 1997 Sybil Ludington 50K saw 23 ultra runners
and 5 two-person teams compete in snow, rain and mush.
Pictured above, in front of the Sybil Ludington statue in Carmel.
are Bob Dion (center) ultra winner, with Phil Richey (left) and
Gary Steinel (right) who tied the course relay record. Race
results and details are on pages 8 & 9.
For other race stories and results, see
Pages 14, 15 Mother' s Day 5K
Pages 32, 33, 34 North County News lOK
Pages 36, 36, 37, 38 Lincoln Hall 5M
Page 39 Doubl e Arches 5K & Coyot e 5K
T A C O N I C
R U N N I N G
L I F E T R R C
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(http://honne1 .gte.net/gregtrrc)
TACONIC RUNNING LIFE is the ofcial publication of the
Taconic Road Runners Club, Inc. Publication is bimonthly
and is intended for distribution to club members at no
charge. Club ofcers and Chairpersons include:
Pr esi dent Lee Saroken
2 4 4 - 8 5 4 4
V. P. and Scot t Aber cr ombi e
2 4 5 - 9 6 2 9
Men' s Team
(aberken(4X 11 .ix.netcom.com)
V . P . Fred Reger 621- 1601
(fredr@Cyburban.com)
Membership Greg Diamond
5 2 8 - 2 2 5 1
(gregtrrc@gte.net)
T r e a s u r e r
Ri c h Adams k i 5 2 8 - 8 4 5 7
(richtrrc(@aol.com)
Secretary
Joanna Nash
2 4 8 - 6 6 6 6
(TwoPennvJL(rt),aol.com)
TRL Ed i t o r
Katy D. Quinn
628- 0648
(squinn43@aol.com)
Publicity &
Debbie Kenney 2 4 5 - 9 6 2 9
Wo m e n ' s Te a m
(aberken@ixl 1.ix.netcom.com)
Race Coord. Ri ch Nash 2 4 8 - 6 6 6 6
& Equi p Mgr. (Two PennvJL(S)aol.com";
Mai l i ng Larry & Mary Lenahan
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Advertising
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Pr es i dent s Emer i t us :
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1 9 8 7 - 8 8 O w e n M c C r u d d e n
1 9 8 9 - 9 0 J o h n H a l l i n a n
1 9 9 1 - 9 2 Ed Mc L a u g h l i n
1 9 9 3 - 9 4 F r e d L o e h f e l m
1 9 9 5 - 9 6 Ed Mc L a u g h l i n
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TRRC HOTLINE: (914) 923-4665
Taconic Running Life welcomes contributions from
members for publication. If possible, please submit material
on disks in formats that can be converted to either Word,
WordPerfect or Pagemaker. If this is not possible, send
printed submissions and photos to
Katy D. Quinn, Editor TRL
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or via the Internet: squinn43@aol.com
P R E S I D E N T S
C O L U M N :
(Editors's note: Thanks to
current president, Lee Saroken,
and to all the past TRRC
presidents who took time from
their busy schedules and
penned some recollections
for this special Twentieth
Anniversary Edition of Taconic
Runni ne Li f e. Thei r s ar e
i ndi vi dual r ecol l ect i ons
and reections on TRRC.
YOURS ar e i nvi t ed!
Please send your
written thoughts about TRRC
to me for inclusion in future
issues of Taconic Runnine Life.)
How Di d I Get to TRRC?
by Lee Saroken, Current TRRC President
I've only been running for fourteen years, so I'm
a relative newcomer to the running community and Taconic. The rst
person I met from the Club was Susan Then. I met her at local races
and ran into her at the New York City Marathon.
Later, during the Dutchess Classic (I have no idea
what year it was, because I never kept a running log), I was running
along and I saw this woman with four or ve men running with her.
The men were talking and sort of guarding the female. I ran up to the
woman and said "Hi" to her and looked at the men and said "Hi".
The men told me not to talk to her ...so being me, 1 started chatting
and running with Helen Gordon, Dave O'Toole and Steve Hoanzl
and two other Taconic members. After 13.1 miles this happy group
continued to run but I said goodbye and hoped I would meet up with
them again.
So I continued to run with my headset all around
Mt. Kisco and Bedford Hills. Next I met Carmelo, who ate half my
sandwich and talked me into joining TRRC.
At one of my rst races as a Taconic. this man
came up to me and said "You run the same pace as I do. Would you
like to run with my friend and me at 6:15 atF.D.R. Park?" I nervously
said "Yes" and joined Rich Adamski and Lee Oshman for many
happy miles.
Katy Quinn then called me and asked if I wanted
to run in a Masters Challenge at SUNY Purchase. Somehow this led
to gathering all the willing and able females to Central Park and the
other boroughs to run in the Team Challenge.
Thanks to all the Past Presidents of Taconic and all
the members old and new who took a chance and let me be President
for our Twentieth. You did a great job getting us to 1997.
F r o m t h e e d i t o r :
Katy D. Quinn
A b o u t t h i s i s s u e :
Whether you are a charter member of Taconic, a new
member, a member of "intermediate" tenure, a prospective mem
ber, or just an interested reader, I hope you enjoy this anniversary
issue ofTaconic Running Life. It occurred to me that since we are
in the middle of the busiest part of the running year, we should
take note of the fact that Taconic Road Runners Club has been
bringing racing opportunities to Northern Westchester and Putnam
counties for twenty years with a look behind us and a look in the
mirror of today. Happy birthday, Taconic, and many more!
In celebration of this 20th anniversary year, our Presi
dents. past and current, as well as Sandy MacTavish, (a.k.a, Harry
Neeson) the editor of the (hibernating or dead) Skunk, have pro
vided us with some great reading. I hope they all continue to send
me contributions (especially Harry's humorous Verbanon Factas).
I also thank all the other contributors and I invite aU of you who
have running related stories to share them with us too.
Ab o u t Ta c o n i c
A few weeks ago. I overheard some TRRC members dis
cussing what is right with TRRC and what is wrong. We can all
benet from some introspection from time to time, so it is appro
priate that a group should try to do the same.. .especially one that
has been around for 20 years. (Do we "come of age" at 21 ? - Nah!
We like being "forever young.")
After much sharing of opinions, it is the opinion of this
writer that, in fact, there is nothing "wrong" with Taconic. At its
birth, 20 years ago, there were different personalities with differ
ent reasons for joining, different personal and club goals, active
and inactive members. (Reference the articles of reminiscence in
this issue!) The same is true today.
Are you a competitive runner looking for competition?
TRRC has it.
Are you a recreational runner looking for other
"moppers"? TRRC has that too.
Are you someone looking for a running partner? TRRC
can undoubtedly provide one for you.
Are you looking for camaraderie and good times (and
beer)? Taconic specializes in these.
Do you like local races? TRRC provides them.
Would you like to travel to out of town races as part of a
team? TRRC has some of the best and most fun and inclusive
teams around.
Would you like to put on a race for charity? TRRC can
(and will) help,
Would you like someone to give you pointers to improve
speed, or endurance, or prepare for a marathon? TRRC has plenty
of experienced coaches and advisers.
Would you like to know what's going on with running
these days? TRRC has a great homepage on the internet.
See what 1 mean? There's nothing "wrong" with Taconic.
Of course, as with any group or individual, we all have
room for improvement. So, pitch in. Do your part to bring some
thing to Taconic so you can look in the Taconic mirror of today
and say, "We're looking good and I'm part of the TRRC image!"
A b o u t t h e e d i t o r
I'm grateful for the friendships and fun times Taconic pro
vides. Running has brought my husband and me a hobby we can
both enjoy, and friends and experiences to share.
I am pleased to edit Taconic Running Life as a vehicle for
sharing the news and views of TRRC members. My personal and
work schedules often make publication a real challenge, and I appre
ciate those who get me articles, race results, photos, etc. early. I
appreciate the understanding when there are errors or delays in pub
lication. Most of all. 1 appreciate the contributions of those who
keep this a club newsletter, reective of the membership.
The photo below of my "morning gang" shows you more
about what I nd "right" about Taconic. My workouts remained on
track all winter because of workout partners that met me outside or
at Club Fit. They encourage me and notice if 1 don't show up. They
are friends of various experience, age and abilities who brighten my
days and inspire my pursuit of tness.
Thi s i s Taconi c! Fact a non ver ba!
My morning gang: (left to right) Dave O'Toole, Susan Solow, me,
Lori Solow, and Owen McCrudden, gathered at Mother's Day 1997,
where we shared advice, encouragement and smiles. Thanks gang!
Taconic has a new
post ofce address.
Please send Taconic mail to
Taconi c Road Runner s Cl ub
P. O. Bo x 7 11
Shrub Oak, New York
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Membership for June 1997
Compiled by Joanna Nash
WELCOME to all the new members of Taconic. As you might know, Taconic is a very active club and has organized (and informal)
events going on every week. Get involved! I Help out at one of the upcoming races or events. It's a great way to get to know other
Taconic members. Come to one of the meetings.
Ne w Me mb e r s :
Ri char d Espi nosa Rashad Houst on Ski p Hovdest ad Davi d Pacchi ana
Li sa St . John
Rick Ashby does his running in Central Park. Rick's favorite race is the Massapequa 5K. You did a great job at Lincoln Hall for the
Mast er s Team! Wel come aboar d! !
Fernando Bastida began running 2 years ago. He runs in parks or any other quiet place. Femando's favorite race distance is 10
miles, and he would like to run a marathon.
Daniel Brady can be seen running around Roaring Brook Lake in the late afternoons. Daniel runs for conditioning, weight loss and
to clear his head.
Bob Beach would like to run a marathon. Bob likes to run around the reservoir south of Peekskill.
Marc Cozitz' favorite race and race distances are 5K to 5M. He enjoys running in the woods and on trails. Marc would like to run 5
mi l es i n 35 mi nutes.
Marc Cullen likes the 5K to 5M distance. Marc enjoys running on trails and in the woods.
Christina Cullen enjoys running in FDR Park (so do a lot of other Taconic Runners!). Christine runs in the early morning. Her
current running goal is the NYC Marathon. (We have a group that runs on Saturday mornings that could help with your training).
Pamela Denton runs for the feeling of well being and staying in shape. Pamela enjoys running in parks, woods and off road. Pamela
woul d l i ke to run a marathon.
Peter Falli does most of his training on the road during the day. He likes running for the physical workout and being outdoors.
Peter's favorite race is a lOK and his favorite distance is 6 - 10 miles.
Marc Fang likes running in Roosevelt Park in the evenings. Marc would also like to run a marathon.
Barbara, Lawrence, Larry & Marybeth Gallagher (Marybeth is the runner) Marybeth likes to run in FDR Park after school. Her
f avori t e di st ance i s t he 3200M.
Tom Gill looks forward to Leatherman's Loop and his favorite race distance is a 5K. Tom enjoys running in Beekman, FDR Park and
Rockef el l er Pr eser ve.
Mike Ippolito's favorite race is a 5K. Mike likes to run anywhere, usually in the evenings.
Mary and John MacLean enjoy running on rural roads. He Just started running after a 10 year layoff to train for the London
Marathon. John's goal is to run 3 to 4 times a week.
Kenneth Martin likes the mile distance and enjoys running any place at.
Lenore Mendelson's rst race was on Mother's Day where she did quite admirably. Keep up the good work! You have an excellent
coach!
Kenneth Pfaff s favorite race is the Top of the East and his favorite distance is a 5K. Ken runs in the early evening to stay in shape.
Ellen Pollack enjoys running hills in the area. She would like to increase her distance, endurance and speed. Ellen's favorite race is 5
miles and her favorite distance is a lOK.
Jennifer Ubert (**, that's from Andrea) began running recently. She runs in the late afternoon and would like to be able to run 5
miles. (Taconic has a number of organized and informal runs, meetings and volunteer opportunities you might want to get involved
with). It's a great way to get involved with a great club! (By the way, Andrea's had a great year with you!!)
Robert Walters' favorite race is the Harriman Triathlon, and his favorite race distance is the Olympic Distance Triathlon (better him
than me!). Robert does most of his training in the woods of FDR Park. His goal is to run a 36 minute lOK.
Mark and Tobi Whittemore both enjoy the 10 miles distance. Mark has been running forever and Tobi for 1 year. Both would like
t o run t he I l l i noi s Marat hon.
Re n e wi n g Me mb e r s :
Billy Begg
Gene Cadman &family
Br oni s l aw Cz ec h
Ke n F i l ma n s k i
Al e x a n d e r Go r ma n
Thomas Harkins family
Owen McCrudden family
Joe Nadal i ne
J o e l Be n d e r
May Chou
Jerry DeRosa
De e Ga r i b a l d i
Di c k Gr e e n
Margie Katt & family
D a v i d Mi t z i
Robert O'Malley
J o a n n e Be r t r a m
Bob Cooney &family
Ed &family
Davi d Gary
Jay Grossman
K e n n e t h Ma r t i n
J o h n Mo n t e
Ho wa r d Po l d e n
Robert Briglio
F r a n k Cu l l e n
Bo b Ed mo n d s
Linda Geppert
Peter Hanl y
Mi chael McCor mi ck
Kathryn Mullaney
Chuck Posey
Jef f Pur dy Fr ed, Chr i st i ne, Mi chel l e and Jacl yn Reger Moi ses Sal ama
S t u a r t S h i l i t z R o b e r t S o m m e r H e r s h e l S o s n o f f C a r o l y n S u b i n
Adr i enne Thompson St eve Tr ur an John Robi nson Bob Rogan & f ami l y
Deb Yagoda
Erika Abraham and family enjoy running along the Boulevard between Cornwall and Croton-on-Hudson after work and on
weekend mornings. Erika's favorite races are the Roosa Gap 11.7 miler and the Roller Coaster Run. Her current running goal is to
remain injury free.
John Albanese (Taconic's own 4th of July ag carrier) looks forward to the Putnam County Classic. He trains on trails around the
Siscowit Reservoir. John is looking to ve-peat as the Biathlon winner in August. Best of luck!!
John Bates' current favorite distance is 1 mile, but used to be 5K to lOK, and his favorite race distance is 5 miles. John runs for the
exercise itself and wants to keep running.
Frank Bianco's favorite race is the marathon. Frank enjoys running around the reservoir in the morning.
George Byrne does his running on the Rockefeller trails. He wants to "keep at it!".
Terence Byrne enjoys all races, but his favorite race distance is a I OK. He runs around Boyd's Reservoir in the evenings. Terence
runs to keep his weight in check and manage stress.
Richard Clero runs Sunday mornings and nights after work. Richard likes being out and enjoys being with his running mates.
Bob Day's favorite race is the Putnam County Classic 8M (hope to see you there His current goal is to run more 1/2 marathons. Bob
looks forward to racing in Westchester and Putnam Counties.
Kathleen D'Ottavio's favorite races are Mother's Day and Mudders and Grunters. She runs in the evenings in FDR Park. Kathleen
runs to stay in shape. (Thanks for the help with Lincoln Hall!)
Christopher Downing has many favorite races, but his favorite race distances are 1/2 marathon and up. Christopher's current running
goal for 1/2 marahtons and up is a sub-7 minute pace and a sub 6:30 for other races. (Please contact Scott Abercrombie if you are
interested in joining the Masters Team.)
Al Dumont's favorite race is the New Haven 20K and favorite distance is a marathon. Al runs in Rockefeller Preserve and would like
to run a sub-3 hour marathon.
Jan Efraimson would like to get back in good running shape Jan runs in the morning or afternoon.
Roger Goeking is Taconic's slide show host. The past two years Roger has presented photo documented climbs up Mt. Everest and
the Himalaya's (and many others I'm sure I've missed). Roger would like to stay healthy and return to form (I think you're pretty
close!). Have a great summer and can't wait to see the slide show this year!
Peter Hanly runs for exercise and to stay in shape. Peter's favorite race is Mudders and Grunters.
Syd Henry looks forward each year to the NYS Police Chase. His goal is to run the NYC Marathon. Syd can be found running
mornings in Rockefeller Estate. (We'd love to have you start a "Personals" column in TRRC similar to NYRRC).
Michael & Leah Londrlgan run the St. Patrick's Day 2 miler (great race isn't it?!). Leah likes running to spend running time with
her Dad. She would like to win an Olympic Gold Metal someday. (I hope you make it!)
Jim Martin likes 5K's and 1/2 marathons. He runs noon time and would like to be able to break a 40 min I OK. We welcome you to
the Veterans' Team later this year.
Don McCann says, "I am slow, but I enjoy being able to go".
Michael McCormick runs in his neighborhood. Sleepy Hollow Road and Rockefeller Park in the mornings. His favorite races are the
Brooklyn 1/2 Marathon and Mudders and Grunters. Michael would like to run a sub 40K and run a Boston qualifying Marathon.
Bob McKeon trains in FDR park in the mornings. His favorite race is St. Patrick's Day, which is also his favorite race distance. Bob
runs to keep feeling good, limber and to be able to enjoy hiking, skiing and biking, etc.
Robert O'Malley likes running the Leatherman's Loop and the Boilermaker 15K. He is currently recovering from the London
Marathon and is beginning to prepare for the Dublin Marathon in October. Good luck!! You have a great training partner!
Peter Rackett does his running on cross country roads in the evenings. He is recovering from a Hamstring injury and would like to
start racing again. Peter's favorite race is the Potatohampton I OK, which is also his favorite race distance.
Bonnie Jean Regan's favorite race (although she blew away the competition at Mother's Day) is St. Patty's Day. Her best distance is
the 3000M. If you've been reading the paper lately, Bonnie Jean's name has been in there quite a bit. Good luck at Dartmouth in the
Fall! Hope to see you at the Biathlon in August (another victory maybe??).
Elton Robinson's current running goal is to keep moving.
Frank Rothwell likes to run on trails in the evenings. He runs for mental health. Frank's current running goal is the Boston
Mar at hon.
Lee Saroken and Ed McLaughlin (current President and President emeritus) can be seen at all Taconic's events, training runs,
pumphouse runs and running "Round 'n' round" (except for very occasionally). Their favorite race is Sybil, but Ed's favorite race
distance is 50 yards (a tough combination!) Ed and Lee are two of the group that keeps Taconic on track and gets it where it's going.
Thanks from everyone (even if they don't say anything!)
Richard Schilio's favorite race distance is a marathon.
Linda & Mike Slinsky are awaiting the birth of their rst child, and Mike recently placed 9th at the Orange Co. Classic and the
Pittsburgh Marathon. Congratulations on all of the above!
Gary Struve's favorite race and distance is a marathon, Boston in particular. He can be found running on rural roads or on woodland
trails in the mornings. Gary runs to remain healthy, ambulatory, for the feeling of good health, and being outdoors.
Westchester Summer Twilight Track & Field Series
By J Sponsored by The Town of Cortlandt Recreation Department
rSjjr & The City of Peekskill Dept. of Parks & Recreation
Held in conjunction with The Taconic Road Runners Club Summer Track Series
A series of 6 summer track meets for youth and open (adult) competition - Ages 7 (& under) - 70+
Meet Schedule: Tuesday, July 8,1996 at Hendrick Hudson High School
Tuesday, July 15,1996 at Hendrick Hudson High School felrtMlilA
Tuesday, July 22,1996, at Hendrick Hudson High School
Tuesday, July 29,1996 at Depew Park in Peekskill bSjIkIvI
Tuesday, August 5,1996 at Depew Park in Peekskill
T R R c Tuesday, August 12, 1996 at Depew Park in Peekskill
Starting Times: 4:30 P.M. - Ages: 5 & under, 6-7, 8-9,10-11,12-14
6:30 P.M. - Ages 15-18 (High School), 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
Age as of day of race. Tag system will be used. $3 per event. ($4 maximum for each meet.) Bring your own
implements. Some may be available.
4: 30 P. M. - 55 Met er Dash: 5& under, 6- 7, 8- 9, 10- 11, 12- 14
1600 Meter Run (Mile): 8-9, 10-11, 12-14
5 5 M e t e r H u r d l e s : 8 - 9 , 1 0 - 1 1
1 0 0 / 1 1 0 M e t e r H u r d l e s : 1 2 - 1 4
100 Meter Dash: 5 & under, 6-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-14
4 0 0 Me t e r Da s h : 7 & u n d e r , 8 - 9 , l O- l I , 1 2 - 1 4
800 Met er Run: 7 & under, 8- 9, 10- 11, 12- 14
2 0 0 Me t e r Da s h : 7 & u n d e r , 8 - 9 , l O- l I , 1 2 - 1 4
4 X 100 Met er Rel ay: i n each age gr oup
4:45 P.M. - Long Jump & High Jump: in -each age group
S h o t P u t : 8 - 9 , 1 0 - 1 1 , 1 2 - 1 4
D i s c u s T h r o w : 1 0 - 1 1 , 1 2 - 1 4
6:30 P.M. - (Women, then Men, in all events. All events will be contested for all age groups.)
* *The featured Taconic Road Runner Track Series event will be the rst event of each meet. The schedule will
be adjusted accordingly.
1 0 0 & I I 0 M e t e r H u r d l e s 8 0 0 M e t e r R u n
1 0 0 M e t e r D a s h 3 , 0 0 0 / 5 , 0 0 0 M e t e r R u n s
4 0 0 M e t e r D a s h 4 X 1 0 0 M e t e r R e l a y
1 6 0 0 M e t e r R u n 4 X 4 0 0 M e t e r R e l a y
2 0 0 M e t e r D a s h 4 X 8 0 0 M e t e r R e l a y
400 Intermediate Hurdles (The relays contested will depend on the number of teams entered.)
6:45 P.M. - Long Jump, followed by Triple Jump, Shot Put, Discus Throw, High Jump, (Pole Vault-depending
upon number of entries.)
Awards: Ribbons to top 3 nishers in each event in each age group. Ribbons to all nishers of youth events.
Taconic Road Runners Track Series Award: Open to Taconic Road Runners Club Members.
Event Schedul e: 7/ 8: 400 Met er s 7/ 29: 100 & 200 Met er Dashes
7 / 1 5 : 8 0 0 M e t e r s 8 / 5 : 5 , 0 0 0 M e t e r s
7 / 2 2 : 1 6 0 0 Me t e r s 8 / 1 2 : Ma k e - u p s
For further information regarding the TRRC Track Series, call: Anthony Galfano - (914) 737-6435.
For Directions & More Information, call: Cortlandt Recreation: (914) 734-1056
Peekskill Recreation: (914) 734-4223
Roy Arnesen (eves) - (914) 226-7064
6 Donati on recei ved from Ossi ni ng PAL
THE SCI ENCE OF TAPERI NG
By Justin Kelley, B.C.
Want to take 29 seconds off your next 5K time?
Improve your running economy by a whopping 6% in
only 7 days? Increase your running speed at V02 max?
Well, we just may have found the answer to your
running fantasies. And yeah, yeah, I know you're not
buying any property across from Meadowlands
Stadium in Jersey.
I'm certain it all sounds a bit far-fetched to be true,
but maybe. Just maybe, it isn't. According to research
I'll describe shortly, this kind of improvement is
exactly what was experienced by two groups of lab rats
- actually, real live runners like you and me. And they
proved it on the road, not on some lame treadmill test.
And better yet, Taconic's very own Greg Diamond
decided to put this research to the acid test in his
master's 5K debut, thereby assisting the rest of us
"doubting Thomases." (Actually, I think he just wanted
to kick some butt and maybe get a PB: that's personal
best for all you "Jiffy Moms").
Greg followed a simple but elegant plan for tapering
discovered in a back issue of "Running Research
News." The plan, dubbed "Carolina Cruising", since
the research was carried out at East Carolina University
and later independently conrmed at the University of
South Carolina, was concocted by exercise
physiologists, but utilized by average, not elite, runners
(mid and back packers rejoice).
Tapering (for those runners new to the term) is
merely a method of manipulating volume (total
distance run) and intensity (speed or difculty of
distance run) in the week(s) before you race so that,
ideally, you feel fresh and motivated to produce a
personal best or a maximal effort for your present age
and conditioning level. There's no guarantee you'll
beat your PB of 15 years ago, but since you were
probably doing it wrong back then, who knows?
(Runners: eternally optimistic? Or just plain
delusional?)
Anyway, if you are gonna go "Carolina Cruising",
here's the deal:
8 days before the race we start (run normally prior to
that)
all workouts are done on a track or wheel measured
c o u r s e
don't forget to warm-up and cool down, but not
excessively (the study used '/2 mile warm up and
down)
the plan calls for a significant reduction in mileage.
We're talking only 13 miles total here for runners who
usually average 40 to 50 miles per week (or about 15%
of your usual weekly mileage.)
Day 8 (counting down to race day I): run 8 x 400
meter (m) intervals at your goal (be real folks!) 5K race
pace or slightly faster. For instance: goal = break 20
minutes = average 6:25 per mile = 1:36 per 400m or
slightly faster. Jog/Walk 200m to recover between each
repeat. Warm up for V2 mile and warm down for V2
m i l e .
Day 7: 6 X 400 at same pace with same recovery. All
the following at the same pace and recovery.
Day 6: 5 X 400
Day 5: 4 X 400
Day 4: 3 x 400
Day 3: 2x400
Day 2: I x 400
Day I: Race! Set a PB! Drink beer! Brag! Drink more
beer! Brag some more! (Now stop drinking the beer or
get someone else to drive home!. That way you can
describe to them, in excruciating detail, every step of
your triumph!)
Let's get back to Greg and his personal experience.
Barely age 40, with a lifetime road 5K PB of 16:32
(achieved at age 37 under ideal conditions), and the
vast bulk of his 5K times between 16:50 and 17:10.
Well, Greg went on to run 16:10 (under less than ideal
conditions), placing 2"*^ in the masters division by only
3 seconds. Needless to say. Dr. Diamond was smokin'!
After his super strong effort, Greg was still gracious
enough to apologize to world class runner and new
women's course record holder, Cathy O'Brien, whom
he out-sprinted to the tape. He didn't want her to think
he was grandstanding. (Greg, no need to be politically
correct. We all understand it was only the clock you
were racing.)
Amidst all the high-ves and congratulations, Greg
went on to admit that , "It hurt. It really hurt." And
while surely a lot of miles and hard work got him this
result, you'd have to admit he'd make a great, er, "lab
rat", since his PB was so close to the 29 seconds
averaged in the study.
So, if you're still searching for that racing edge and
want to jump off your performance plateau, just get to
the track for a little "Carolina Cruising". And know
this: It's not just for 5K's. As is, the plan will work for
lOK's too. And if it's a marathon PB you're after, a
little manipulation and a longer taper (2-4 weeks)
should work (although no comparable study has been
done).
Good racing, and, see you on the road.
(This article was partially "plagiarized" from Owen
Anderson's "Running Research News". Vol 10, No. 3,
May-June 1994. For a subscription call 517-371-4897.
You can r ead Owen Ander son' s col umn i n Runner ' s
World every month.)
Coming Soon:
Putnam County Fall Classic 'A Marathon & 5K Road Race
October 12,1997 at 10:00 a.m.
Contact: Putnam Visitors' Bureau 1-800-470-4854
Sybil Ludington 50K
By David Farquhar for Ultrarunnim magazine
The 19th running of "Sybil" was scheduled this year on the 19th April ~ a week earlier than in recent years. If the idea was
to please those who prefer cooler conditions, the organizers scored big in view of this year's miserable weather.
It was only 35" on the Putnam Bank clock, blowing 20-25 mph, with rain in the early miles and with 5-6 inches of wet snow
hampering progress in the upper elevations, as the race got under way in Carmel, N.Y. ~ 50 miles north of New York City.
The race follows the route of the local revolutionary heroine, Sybil Ludington, a 16-year-old farm girl who apparently rode
only 25 miles as she galloped around rousing the local militia against the British. Sybil's organizers added 6 miles for more fun, and
now the race starts in Carmel, does a big clockwise circuit over hilly back roads and dirt tracks, and returns to Carmel, nishing at
Sybil's statue on Lake Gleneida.
The usual gaggle of marathoners and ultra folk were on hand for their pilgrimage over Sybil's route. Twenty-four started the
individual race (23 nished) and another ve two-person teams contested the relay race over the same course, starting an hour after
t he i ndi vi dual race.
The individual winner was Bob Dion, 41, of Vermont in a solid 3:41. He led second-placer, Larry Phillips, 36, of
Poughquag, N.Y., at 3:59, by 18 minutes. Larry has several Sybils to his credit including a 3:45 for third overall last year. The wind
and rain hurt! In fact, Larry did well to hold second. Larry maintained a noticeably cheerful countenance despite an apparently
narrow and precarious lead over third-placer, Daniele Cherniak, 35, of Albany, N.Y. - the rst woman ever to crack the rst three
places overall. Daniele produced a ne run over this tough course under miserable conditions. Hers was the best performance since
record-holder Eileen Corley's 3:55 in 1986. At the nish, Daniele was only 3 minutes behind Larry and this margin had remained
fairly constant throughout the second half of the race. The order of nish was as follows:
1 . B o b D i o n , 4 1 3 : 4 1 : 1 6 1 3 . T i m R y a n , 5 3 5 : 1 3 : 4 5
2 . L a r r y P h i l l i p s , 3 6 3 : 5 9 : 3 6 1 4 . B r a d l e y S c o t t , 4 2 5 : 2 6 : 1 7
3 . D a n i e l e C h e r n i a k , 2 5 4 : 0 2 : 4 2 1 5 . F r a n k D e L e o , 5 6 5 : 3 1 : 1 4
4 . S t e v e C a n g e mi , 3 6 4 : 2 6 : 2 3 1 6 . H a r o l d B r u e l a n d , 5 3 5 : 3 7 : 1 3
5 . B r u c e B o y d , 5 8 4 : 2 9 : 5 0 1 7 . D o n V i l l e n e u v e , 5 7 5 : 4 7 : 1 3
6 . M e l C o w g i l l , 6 0 4 : 4 0 : 0 3 1 8 . J o z s e f K o z m a , 3 8 5 : 4 7 : 1 3
7 . J u a n F r a n c o , 4 8 4 : 4 0 : 4 1 \ 9 . F a t i m a S i l v a , 4 2 5 : 5 8 : 3 1
8 . F r e d K i r b y , 4 6 4 : 4 6 : 0 2 2 0 . J o e H a n d e l m a n , 6 6 6 : 1 9 : 1 6
9 . T r i s h u l C h e m s , 4 0 5 : 0 2 : 5 6 2 1 . R i c h a r d L u l i n , 4 9 6 : 3 6 : 1 0
1 0 . M i c h a e l M e r o l a , 3 3 5 : 0 2 : 5 6 2 2 . J o h n K e n u l , 5 3 7 : 4 4 : 3 7
1 1 . S t e v e D a m b r a , 4 2 5 : 0 3 : 1 6 2 3 . D a v i d T r e n a r y , 6 0 7 : 4 4 : 3 8
1 2 . K e n H a c k , 4 6 5 : 1 0 : 2 0
Bob Dion, the winner, is to be congratulated not only on his ne win in tough conditions, but on his fortitude in driving the
300+ miles to and from Vermont for the race. He told a hair-raising story of his trip south including much of the dreaded Taconic
Parkway behind formations of snowplows. Bob had been second behind John Cantwell in 1992.
It was good to see many others who come back year after year for one of their favorite races. Another achievement worth
noting was that of Mel Cowgill, 60, of Yaphank, Long Island, who celebrated his promotion to the 60+ group with a sixth place
overall and a very ne 4:40, easily improving the unofcial record of 4:57 established last year by Dick Opsahl (who regrettably had
a prior engagement this time around).
1 mustn't forget the results of the relay:
An exceptionally ne performance was delivered by the winners in the relay who, without serious competition, tied the
extremely tough course record. Gary Steinel and his partner, Phil Richey, showed not only much speed and strength but ne
logistical planning and physical agility in leaping in and out of their support vehicle as they alternated 1/2 mile legs over the 31 mile
route and achieved an average of 5:28 per mile over the entire hilly, soggy, route.
The relay results were as follows:
Te a m T i m e
1 . Ga r y St e i n e l , 4 4 / Ph i l Ri c h e y, 3 9 2 : 5 0 : 1 5
2. Geral d Radl auer, 38/ Debra Kenney, 40 3: 45: 02
3 . R u d i E i n h o m , 6 1 / J i m W h a l e n , 5 4 4 : 1 0 : 0 5
4 . P e t e Hi n g l e , 3 7 / B o b Ro c h e , 5 4 4 : 1 9 : 0 4
5.Mike Cunningham, 45/Theresa Burdick, 37 5:22:08
8
Sybil Ludington:
Another Perspective
By Tony Galfano, Sybil Co-Director
Most runners know the amount of work it takes to
put together a good running event. I want to give you some
idea of how this year's 19th running of Sybil took place, and
thank those other members of the running community who
volunteered to make this year's run come together.
First, David Farquhar, who relocated to Massachu
setts, offered to give me any assistance needed. David, who
has been the past race director for several years, was planning
on running the race himself, except for an injury that kept him
out of it.
It was a cold and snowy evening of April 18th, the
vigil before Sybil, that had Ed McLaughlin, David and myself
setting up the course in a snowstorm. I was fearful that the
next day Sybil might have to be cancelled because of the four
to ve inches of snow on the back roads of Putnam where the
race is run. There were snow plows out on the roads as we
were placing our signs and markers up, and the weather didn't
improve much, even into the morning. We nally completed
setting up the course with cold hands and feet; I wonder
whether Sybil would have made it through if conditions like
this prevailed. It was a difcult run weatherwise for the
runners the next day, because of the conditions, but the
weather did improve into thecourse of the day, and you know
that if someone travelled 300 miles to get to a race, a little
snow would not deter them, especially these "ultra runners."
The next to thank goes to the V.F.W., Daniel J.
O'Brien Post No. 1374 that has provided us with the hall for
the past several years. While we were busy with Sybil, this
V.F.W. was remembering the M.I.A.'s by having one of their
members remain in a cage outside for 24 hours.
Thanks to Kate Quin for setting up the yer and for some last minute
changes. The catering and tee shirts were done by Lee and Ed.
After running 31 miles most of us would like a place to rest and have
something to eat. This was available for all the runners. But most of
my thanks 1 was saving for our volunteers who have to man the
waterstops and provide support for the runners through the course of
a long day. Thanks to Fred Reger and Rich Nash who handled stops
1 & 2; then Larry Lenahan who went from waterstop 3 and picked
up again at number 10. Then there was Ed Dillon at 4, Mike
Hamilton at 5, who then later on ran the last half of Sybil with a
friend. At waterstop 6, David Farquhar, who couldn't run, managed
to help out with Ed Dillon nishing up there. Frank Messman was
at number 7 as he has been for the past several years. Don and
Beverly McCann were recruited at the St. Patrick's Day race to
cover at 8, White Pond Road and Route 52. Also, Terry Byrne
volunteered at St. Patrick's Day and was at Farmers Mill Road and
Gypsy Trail Road at stop 9: Ten water stops with members of
Taconic who supply not only refreshments, but encouragement.
I heard many thanks from runners about the support staff
along the course. The awards ceremony completes the event, and
David's handmade plaques for the overall winners were artistic and
added a personal touch. Thanks to Owen McCrudden for helping
wi th the remai nder of the awards.
Finally, at the end, I forgot who helped in the beginning:
Joanna Nash, for getting up early and setting up registration! For
race results of Sybil, you can refer to David's article.
I've been involved with Sybil over the past several years
and 1 want to invite you all to Join in next year. It's fun to run and it
is a unique event that you won't forget. Thanks to all our member
who made this year a success.
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1374 for choosing our Post to hold your function.
We hope it suited your needs and was up to your
expectations. If you had any problems or concerns, I would
appreciate hearing from you regarding them
Again, I thank you for using our Post and please
keep us in mind for any future functions you or your friends
might be planning.
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V E R B A N O N F A C T A
As many of us well know, the best laid plans of race
directors gang aft agley. But even then some reap the benet.
No one ever beneted more than Tony Galfano.
Always an affable guy and a prominent if not
dominant master's competitior, Tony was showing his talents
by being in seventh place at the four mile mark of the North
County News. (This in the days when a top ten nish in that
race was really noteworthy.)
Inexplicably - actually it was the second year in a
row - no one was at the corner of MMMMMM and Mc Keel to
steer the leaders on their way toward Grunt Hill. The rst six
runners shot straight on by, but the handsome Peekskill lad
knew the course and was even reported to smile
embarrassingly as he ploughed up the grueling, infamous
a s c e n t .
TG was never caught, and ran out the winner, his
name forever etched as the best of the day. As Ella Fitzgerald
was known to sing, "Oh, no, they can't take that away from
RI DDL E ME T HI S
What has seven legs, all pointing upward, and was designed especially for the Taconic Road Runners Club? If you guessed a
dead cat and an overturned bar stool, you were very close. The correct answer is the "Legendary Challenge of the Seven Hills",
and it's back! It is now the "New, But Not Necessarily Improved, Legendary Challenge of the Seven Hills". After skipping a
year or two, much like a smart child who advances rapidly through school, the Seven Hills will once again appear on the TRRC
calendar. The date is Monday, July 7, (7 hilllllls on 7/7, get it?), lime is 6:00 PM (sorry, 7PM is too late to start, not for the race, but
for the post-race parly). Runners should assemble at Teatown Reservation Parking Lot at 6:00 PM sharp. Entry fee is $7. Cost for
T-shirts is extra. You guessed it, $7.
The Seven Hills is a Taconic Road Runners only event. But, you say you have a friend who wants to run? No problem.
Membership is still only $15. Tell your friend to join. If your friend doesn't want to join, tell your friend that nobody likes a
cheapskate.
The rules are simple. Since the race director (a loose term) will be running this race, and since there will be no volunteers,
no trafc control, no water stops, no bagels, and certainly no tea, YOU will be responsible for all of the above, including recording
your own times.
Prior to race day, a certied ofcial will ofcially certify the starting and nishing lines at each venue. (Don't you just love it
when someone uses words like venue?) Hence, making it an ofcially certied course, of course. Does the phrase distance non
exacta ring a bell?
Runners will make their way to each hill, and run up it (pretty simple). Runners will start their watches at the starting line and
will stop their watches at the nish line at the top of each hill (still pretty simple). Runners who are lucky enough to have a watch
with a memory can store the times until later (easy and simple). Unlucky runners will have to memorize their times or write them
down on a piece of paper. (This could be the most difcult part).
The hills for this year's challenge are: Allapartus Road, Aqueduct Street, Arcady Road. Illington Road, McKeel Street,
Quaker Bridge Road, and Teatown Road.
There are two awards: one male, one female (none of that age-group crap). Only FINISHERS are eligible to purchase
T-shirts, information about entry forms, maps, course descriptions, pre-race pasta party, expo, headquarters hotel, and motherly
advice on plantar faceitis and shin splints will be forthcoming. Jon Krakauer will be covering the event for Outside magazine.
AAAAAAA tvlyles O'Hills
TACONIC SCHOLARSHIP AWARD WINNERS
By Nancy Young
This year the Taconic Road Runners Club received 14 essay/applications for the
two $500 scholarships awarded annually to two graduating seniors from local area high
schools. Students were asked to submit an essay on the theme. "Hooked on Running" an
to include evidence of admission to a post-secondary school, letter of recommendation
from a school faculty member and any other information regarding their commitment to
running. Committee members reviewed the information submitted and their chosen
recipients for the 1997 scholarships are:
Matthew Traub - Ossining High School
Matthew will be attending Princeton University this fall and plans on majoring in biolog;
or chemistry. He is the captain of the Cross Country team at Ossining and co-captain of
the winter and spring track teams. Matthew was presented with his scholarship by
TRRC's Susan Then at the June 3"* senior awards ceremony held at Ossining High
School .
Jerry DeRosa - Yorktown High School
Jerry will be attending Manhattan College this fall and plans on a career in medicine. H(
is co-captain of the Cross Country team and helped lead them to the Westchester County
Class A championship. He is also the co-captain of the winter and spring track teams
where he competes in the 1600m and 3200m runs. Jerry was presented with his
scholarship by TRRC president Lee Saroken at the June 12"' senior awards ceremony at
Yorktown High School.
Thanks to all those students who participated in the search for this year's scholarship winners, and we congratulate you all o
your achievements, and wish you much success in your college careers and future running endeavors.
10
Peg and Pete
This is a tribute to Peggy & Pete,
Long time members who can't be beat
For years tbey sponsored the Meisler run:
Some run. Some bike. Some lie in the sun.
Lots of beer, and plenty to eat
We put up our legs & rest our feet
One year, the Biathlon Pete couldn't do.
He couldn't swim and was feeling blue.
I opened my mouth without skipping a beat.
Pete, you can run. I can swim. Can we cheat?
So Pete did the run, and I did my part
So much fun, right from the start
Pete's a good guy, a great one to know.
But now on with my poem, I must go,
'Cause Peg's a great friend, too.
There's nothing that she can't do.
She runs & hikes & up mountains she'll climb.
She ran on a track team at one time.
We've met at several running races.
We do them backwards to see all the faces.
She joins me whenever 1 wish to run.
Even when walking, we always have fun.
At Mudders & Grunters we picked up the ags
Through water & mud, we looked like two hags.
But whenever I see Peg, it's always a treat.
Even when we're last, there's never defeat.
I cherish the Meislers, and so should you.
Friends this great are just true blue.
TUNE-UP SPECI ALI STS
Editor's note: Thanks to Susan Solow for this poem. For
this special anniversary edition ofTRL, I asked her to write
something about the Meislers. Peg and Pete have "been
there" with Taconic since the early days and continue to
contribute so much.. .especially friendship.
G. Truglia
(914) 628-6668
Rout e 6
Mahopac, NY
V E R B A N G N F A C T A
The Doggie Dash was the brainchild of Howie
Bashant. (Perhaps not, but Howie is as good as anyone to
blame.)
A Wednesday evening in FDR Park set the scene.
The object was to run the two mile loop we are all so familiar
with, with one's pet canine on a leash. A local member of the
SPCA was on hand to ensure the animals were under no
duress, and some 60 contestants showed up to pin the number
o n .
There were a few complications:
One lady who had arrived full of Alpo and vinegar was
frustrated as at least half a dozen of the male breedfrantically
tried to perform acts of sexual deviancy on her beloved
animal. (At least she thought they were deviant.)
This was just one of the minor distractions at the
starting line as some growled menacingly at rivals, while
others strained impatiently to beat the gun. Eventually, off
they went. The rst drop out was that of John Ansell's
labrador who suddenly realized John's wife, Willoughby, was
not accompanying him. The dog did an immediate 180 degree
turn, and John was out of the race and the three buck entry
fee.
Paul Wood, always a prominent leader in any race,
broke to the front early and by mile one was well over a
hundred yards in the lead. His mastiff had to be well aware of
the absence of re hydrants, but, undaunted, decided to do
what dogs do when nature calls.
Watching impatiently as the eld closed in on him,
Paul's frustrations became more impatient when his beloved
decided enough was enough and refused to continue. Not to
be left in the dust, he promptly picked up the dog in his arms
and started running with it.
LJh. Uh. That was a no, no, and Paul was
immediately DQ'd.
The most memorable incident came at the end.
Spectators strained at the bit, anxiously watching to see the
winner coming over the crest of the hill. And here he came.
Marc Oxman was literally being pulled through the
nal yards. Gretchen, his German haired pinscher, was in
full stride and Marc was frantic in his attempts to hold the
animal back. His arm was at full stretch, mouth agape, eyes
popping, and head ailing as they bore down on the nish
line. How they ever stopped was a wonder in itself.
The plaque was rmly afxed to the front of
Gretchen's kennel, a prominent notice to all who visited the
Oxman residency as to the real athlete in the household.
Women' s Runni ng
By Debra
We are halfway through the NYRRC Grand Prix
Series and the Open Women's Team is in 4'*^ place, the
Masters Women's Team is in 2"** place, and the Veteran
Women's Team is in 1^' place (at the writing of this article, the
results for the June Race had not been gured in yet!)
April's race was the Queens College Point 5K. 1 was
not able to go to this race and 1 appreciate the strong turnout!
Elsa Stocker (16"" woman overall) ran a 21:09 5K. Barbara
Brittan was right behind her with a 21:15 time. Joan Deitrick,
the Captain of the Women's Open team ran a gutsy, painful
26:10. She has been recovering from a knee injury! The
Masters team sported Greta Olsson 24:24 and Nancy
Young 23:39. Running for the Veteran's team was Carol
Hanson 24:03 (She won her age group.), Kathleen D'Ottavio
26:58 and Joanne Bertram 27:02.
There was no May race! The Advil Mini Marathon
was the June race. There were 6,577 women who ran this
race. To say Central Park was a bit crowded was an
understatement. Standing at the starting line waiting for the
race to begin was a very electric moment. We cheered all the
Kenney
top women runners as they were introduced. 1 believe the rest
of the Taconic women felt the same way, we had a number of
personal bests. The Open team featured Barbara Brittan,
who broke the 40:00 mark with a 39:28. Great race Barbara!
Beth-Anne Cincotta was next at 40:23. Nancy Venegas
41:20, Nancy Vasta 46:19 and Elsa Stocker 46:32 were the
other Open team members. The Masters team was made up of
Nancy Young 45:44, a personal best for her also,
congratulations Nancy! Debra Kenney 43:20, Lee Saroken
46:25 and Mary Fields 1:00:47 were the other Masters team
members. The Veterans had a strong showing with Captain
Melanie Benvenue 45:16, Carol Hanson 45:50, Kate Glynn
47:42, Carolyn Subin 50:48 and Joanne Bertram 47:42. A
special thanks to Ed McLaughlin and Greg Diamond for
Joining us at the Advil race. It makes such a big difference to
have fans there yelling your name!
Thanks to all the women who ran the races this year.
I appreciate your efforts and your friendship! The next race is
July20"'. It is the Club Team Championships. We will have
a picnic after the race in Central Park! I hope to see you
t h e r e !
Susan Solow (left) brought her daughter
and workout partner, Lori to Mother's
Day where Lori won the Ramada Inn
week-end package.
Carol Hansen (far right) celebrated a great
Mother's Day with daughters and grand
daughters (left to right) Kennedy. Kim,
Jennifer and Courtney.
-photos by K. Quinn c?' J. Nash
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n ; u / 5 K R e s u l t s
Taconi c Women Race At Advi l Mi ni - Mar at hon
The Advil Mini-Marathon,
held in Central Park in June,
found many smiling Taconic
faces among the revelers.
Pictured at right, back row,
left to right: President Lee
Saroken, Carol Hansen,
Nancy Vasta, Nancy Young,
Emmy Stocker;
front row: Nancy Venegas,
Katie Hack, Lori Jorgenson,
Melanie Benvenue,
"Ranger Tina,"
and Barbara Bri t t an.
Photo hy a fan
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^ 1 4 t<ai ni een u ottavi o, 55
25: 55
3 2 13 Maggie Burke, 35
26: 36
3 3 5 Joanne Bertram, 50
2 6 : 4 5
3 4
6 Karen Corveddu, 27
2 7 : 0 4
3 5
7 Marci Smrtti, 41 27: 08
3 6 14 Laura Bemstein, 37
27: 15
3 7 8 Joanne Quartucio, 40
27: 32
3 8 7 Michelle Lida, 28
27: 44
3 9
15 Pamela Paulson, 34
27: 48
4 0 1 May Chou, 61
28: 20
4 1 16 Laurie Lawrence. 34
28: 39
4 2 8 Claire Besen, 27
2 9 : 1 6
4 3 9 Jennifer Young, 26
2 9 : 1 9
4 4 17 Nela Rochelson, 32
29: 21
7 5
28 Salty Thompson, 37 35: 16
7 6 14 Sigret Alicea. 26
35: 19
7 7
17 Joan McKemow, 49
35: 21
7 8
29 Stacey Kammerer, 37
35: 35
7 9 8 Alice Brcwvn, 56
36: 30
8 0 18 Christine Lazarus. 43
36: 52
81 30 Sylvie Turquetil, 35
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8 2 19 Barbara Kotoski, 46
3 7 : 5 7
8 3 9 Susan Solow, 50
38: 36
8 4 10 Peg Meisler, 50
38: 36
8 5 0 Carly Liebman. 12
39: 11
8 6
20 Cathy Bormes, 41
39: 12
8 7 11 Mary Walsh. 50
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15
THE FI RST TEN YEARS
by Dan Caffrey (Founding President ofTRRC)
As TRRC enters its third decade, it seems only
appropriate for some of the Old Guard to reminisce. I would
like to share some of the times I thought were a little special.
The event I was most proud of was the Road Relay. From my
view, this was a running club at its best. The competition to
be a member of one the Taconic teams was akin to the
Olympic Trials. Once on the team, the planning of each group
of eight was fascinating. The distance and terrain of each leg
was discussed and analyzed; match-ups were a factor; who
was going to run the rst leg? Who thereafter?
Those who didn't make the team then had to get in
line to be a race volunteer. The organization there was an
operation equal to any military expedition. The logistics of
moving all the timers and race marshals from New York City,
through the Bronx, and up through Westchester County was,
to say the least, impressive. (The meticulous organization did
include leaving the Race Director's son stranded on the corner
of Jerome Avenue, from which he had a 23 mile hike before
nding relief.)
The competition was erce - including the sticuffs
- and of a very high standard. Quality teams from out of state
were attracted to our road relay. It was not unusual to see
national, international, and Olympic class runners competing
in this event. All were excited about their participation. Let's
not forget, too, from Mahopac to Peekskill we also carried our
event i nto an i nternati onal arena.
This event has many stories associated with it. I
hope this article helps jog some memories to come up with
some tales of the wild and crazy things that occurred on the 52
mile trek north. One of the many I will relate:
Harry Neeson and I were fortunate in arranging
Guinness to be a sponsor in the early years. For the rst time
in our existence we could afford some extras. One of these
was renting three brand-new vans to accommodate the timers
and marshals. Three teams of volunteers had been assigned to
the vans.
Upon early a.m. arrival in N.Y.C., the vans were
allocated to their respective teams. Harry, his crew, and the
twenty odd teams were Jumping around here and there.
Runners and volunteers were as excited as kids at Christmas.
(Truth of the matter beknown, it was the usual, typical TRRC
pre-start chaos.) But away we went.
The race was run and we nally arrived in Mahopac.
A second benet of our benevolent sponsor was a
more than adequate supply of their product. Those awards
dinners had no equal. Long after the awards, runners and
volunteers still marveled at the excitement of the day,
partaking lavishly on the sponsor's libation.
Finally, the time had come, and last minute chores
had to be taken care of. An inventory of our eet was
conducted, and it seemed as though one of our vehicles was
missing. Of course, that couldn't be the case. But it was still
hard to count beyond two. There had to be an explanation.
One, two. Cooler (?) heads prevailed. Hmmmmm.
What came to light was an, "I thought you were
taking it." "No, I thought you were taking"... syndrome.
Suddenly we realized the van had been left at 89th Street!
Quickly (this is an euphemism), a call was made to a
re house in the Big Apple, which led to the discovery of one
each van, with the keys in the ignition, sitting right where we
had parked it in front of NYRRC headquarters.!!! A few
people sobered up, I tell you.
So, looking back upon twenty years ofTRRC is very
interesting and in many cases very humorous. One could not
make up a more diverse cast of characters. Overall, the club
has been a positive for the community and has led to a
lifestyle change for more than a few.
In closing, one last rememberance of the very early
years. The NYFD running team, comprised mostly of Taconic
members, arranged a friendly cross country race with Millrose
Athletic Club. Chuffed to no end, and fresh off a thrahing of
New York's Finest, we remen toed the line for the start.
Pat Bastuck, captain of Millrose, took one look at the
competition, shook his head, and remarked to me, "Are you
kidding me, Dan? What do you think this is, a tug of war?"
20TH ANNIVERSARY DINNER DANCE
HAS REUNION AS THEME
Chris and Fred Reger are teaming up with Harry Neeson for this year's annual dinner-dance awards night.
In view of the 20th anniversary of the club, the theme of the affair is
resurrection of names of the past.
In connection with this, the dance committee is seeking
help from members
to touch base with runners from the founding days in order to make them aware of the date and location.
Anyone - and everyone -
is asked to chip in their two cents here with
names, addresses and/or telephone numbers
for what is shaping up to be yet another party to mark as
a milestone in TRRC annals.
If you can be of assistance in this matter,
please give Chris or Fred a call at (914) 621-1601or Harry at (914) 245-3598
Let's make it a reunion to remember.
20t h Anni ver sar y
B U D
L I G H T
B G E
(t-)
JAN PEEK lOkm & Health Walk
Peekskill, NY
Sunday, July 13,1997 - 8:30 a.m. START Run & Walk
To Be n e t
Chi l dr en' s Canc er Res ear c h Fund
Sponsored by
D. Bertoline & Sons, Peekskill
Scoring by The Taconic Road Runners Club
Race Directors: Don Ettinger & John Halinan; Run Director: Laurie Leavy
Tee Shirts to First 400 Runners and First 200 Walkers
Entry Fees:
Pre-registratlon (postmarked by July 6) - $10.00 Race Day Registration - $12.00
Walk Fee - $5.00
Runner Awards in all TRRC Age Categories (male & female)
Post Race Festi vi ti es and Refreshments at Ri ver Front Green for al l runners and wal kers!
PLUS The Peekski l l Li on' s Cl ub 7 Love The Great Outdoors Festi val "
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. - Bring the Family!
BUD LiGHT-JAN PEEK 10km & Health Walk - Sunday, July 13, 1997
Mail applications to Jan Peek lOK, Peekskill/Cortlandt Chamber of Commerce
One S. Division St., Peekskill, NY 10566 (914) 737-3600
All checks made payable to Peekskill/Cortlandt Chamber of Commerce
T - s h i r t s i z e ( c i r c l e o n e ) M L X L
Resident Town of Cortlandt Walker Runner
Name:
Address:
S t r e e t C i t y S t a t e Z i p
M a l e F e m a l e A g e o n r a c e d a y B i r t h d a t e / / Te l . N o . ( ) -
I know that running a road race is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter and run unless I am medially able and properly trained. 1 agree to abide by any
decision of a race ofcial relative to my ability to safely complete the run. I assume all risks associated witli running this event including, but not limited to falls,
contact with other participants, the effects of the weather, including high heat and/or humidity. traHlc, and the conditions of the course, all such risks being known
and appreciated by me. Having read this waiver and knowing these eects and in consideration of your accepting my entry. I. for myself and anyone entitled to act on
my behalf, waive and release the Taconic Road Runners Club, the Town of Ossining. the Village of Ossining, The NY State Dept. of Parks and Recreation, the
Dominican Sisters of Hope, the Greater Ossining Chamber of Commerce, the Ossining Recreation Dcpl. and all sponsors, their representatives and successors from
all claims of liabilities of any kind arising out of my partipation in this event, even though that liability may ari.se out of negligence or carciessne.ss on the part of the
persons named in this waiver. I grant permission to all of the foregoing to use any photographs, motion pictures, recordings or any other record of this aevent for any
legitimate purpose. I understand that bicycles, skateboards, baby joggers, roller skates or blades, animals and radio headsets are not allowed in this race and I will
abide by this guideline.
S i g n a t u r e ; D a l e ; 1 7
Participant, or, if under 18, parent's signature
THOSE WERE THE DAYS MY FRIEND, WE THOUGHT
By MacTavish with Dan Caffrey
Ah, the good old days. When runners were runners
and the boom hadn't started. When guys like Joe Albanese
took the love of his sport straight from Yale into the streets of
Got ham. Ther e t he i t ur e of at hl et i cs our i shed i n t he col or s
of NYAC, Millrose, New York Pioneers, Tarrytown Spike
and Shoe Club and the like.
John Kelley (the younger) would come from
Connecticut to leave a lasting impression on Yonkers. Ted
Corbitt and Jim Mc Dounagh would be familiar gures in the
borough of Yonkers. A young Irishman named Pete Mc Ardle
made his mark as the man to beat, and Norb Sander and Gary
Muhrke spearheaded Millrose.
The names are familiar now, but to Joe they were just
contemporaries, people involved in making their own club
operate on a yearly basis: Joe Kleinerman; Fred Lebow, Vince
Chiappeta, Kurt Steiner, John and Gene Garlepp, Pat Bastick,
and so many more hard core runners, who Just lived for a race.
Any race. Any place. For mere participation, this particular
breed would throw in their knowledge and service to ensure
any event would come off. Such was the lot of the long
di st ance r unner.
A n d s o i t w a s : T h i s r e v e l o u s c r o w d f o u n d
exci t ement when Mahopac' s Kni ght s of Col umbus
inaugurated their race around the lake in 1972. The trip to the
northern suburbs was more than a trek: it was an adventure;
nay, an odyssey.
Initial operations did not fare well, leaving a highly
knowledgeable, local reporter to lambaste the K of C for their
inefcient handling of the scoring system. But the journalist
was more than just a critic. Subsequently, he offered the
Knights knowledge of the color-coded bar system employed
by the area schools' cross country system. They studied it and
were excited about the prospect of implementing it the
following July.
Millrose members, who had witnessed the scoring
debacle were undeterred that such a minor mishap should be
an obstacle to the future success of the race. They promised
solemnly, they would be on hand the following year to ensure
a smoother scoring technique. Alas, no one thought to tell the
New York crowd about the new system. Not until they
showed up on race day, armed to the teeth with their own .
Trouble was a brewing. Trouble in that several
members of the Millrose crew had their own ideas about how
the scoring should be done, but apparently no two of them
were consistent. Our local reporter was condent and
persuasive, and the K of C crew perceived him as more
reassuring than the Big City boys. Section One school ofcials
also conveyed the message of the infallibility of such a plan.
The cross country system was the choice:
Different color stickers were attached to the numbers
to indicate the appropriate age groups: blue for 20s, red for
30s, etc. Never in the eld of running competition had the
color coded system ever failed in any cross country race. And
the same may even apply today. But this was not cross
country. This was the Fourth of July.
The colored stickers had never been put to the test of
heat and humidity. Halfway around Lake Mahopac, the little
red, blue, green, yellow, brown and black circles came peeling
off the numbers as though confetti at a wedding. By the time
runners had completed eight miles, those who still had their
age group circles still afxed were few and far between.
The cuckoo' s nest never knew such commoti on.
Kleinerman, whose reputation was such that he could score
results on the back of a matchbook cover went berserk,
throwing the remaining numbers and colored circles high into
the Putnam air where they hung menacingly for what seemed
like an eternity.
Veterans say the language was so foul and so
perverse that offenders had to be reminded that the race was
being run in memory of a local priest. The report to that was,
and is, unprintable.
Kurt Steiner, who made a practice of attending races
with his own emcee paraphernalia, whipped out his case and
swung into action. Donning his familiar clip-on tie and
blaring through his hand-held, battery-operated megaphone,
Kurt was constantly beseeching competitors for help. In his
nest Teutonic accent he would blare, "Would ze woman mit
the red shirt who came in behind ze man mit no hair and black
pants, please come to the scoring tent? Would ze woman mit
the red shirt..." and "Freddie, I tink dat man in front of you
may be a vinner in the 60 age category. Da man in front of
you. Ya, Freddie, in the 60s. No, no, Frddie. He vos gut,
Freddie. No, no, I kid you not Freddie, he was gut
Ah, pages of the mind.
Ad mi t t e d t o Pr a c t i c e i n
t h e St a t e s o f Ne w Yo r k
& Co n n e c t i c u t
JOHN W. ALBANESE, ESQ.
Attorney and Counsellor at Law
G E N E S
ARMY & NAVY STORE, INC.
J AN PEEK SQUARE
PEEKSKILL, NY
914- 737- 2571
1 5 9 St o n e Me a d o w Co u r t
S. Salem, NY 10590
DONALD L. ETTI NGER
Moonlight 5K
By Doug Miller
Maybe the Race Director, Wally Jahn has something
to prove here. I've known him for about 15 years, and when I
approached to greet him, he immediately dismissed me,
politely saying, "I can't talk right now. I've got a lot to do."
A weekday evening race is a rare occurrence, but
maybe it will become more popular in time. Some of the
more popular weekday races are the Corporate Challenge
races at SUNY or Central Park. Why not run your race in the
evening when the sun settles and the air cools? Plus, weekday
races may even free up your weekends. I'd rather be at Jones
Beach or Seaside Heights than killing myself chasing other
runners in 80-degree temperatures. Anyway, the Moonlight
5K elded about 800 runners. The temps were cool, but the
competition was white hot! The layout of the course was an
out and back course, a great race to watch if you're the
spectator. It was also almost totally at, denitely a PR
course if you're in decent shape. In a prize money race, you
just knew that the elites would come ying out of the
woodwork, and of course most of them wouldn't be from the
good old USA. This elite eld would make quick work of it,
and as expected, a pack of about 8 (mostly Kenyans and
Moroccans) pushed the pace at about 4:25 and 9:10. It was
easy to assess the race since I was able to see them coming
back from the turn around. I was running in the second pack,
some 40 seconds back at mile one with Chuck Creel and Greg
Diamond. Greg was taking aim at breaking his 16:35 PR.
The three of us exchanged positions several times through
most of the race. Several runners called out Greg's name,
cheering him on toward his record run.
V E R B A N O N F A C T A
Not al l t he annual awards di nners have been hel d at
the Cortlandt Manor. Perhaps one of the most memorable
may arguably be the one held on the cruise ship which leaves
Peekskil and sails up the Hudson.
Some of the stories emanating from that trip cannot
even be related here, but one of the more bizarre was the
actual presentation of prizes.
Summer rains covered the skies that evening, forcing
the party into the connes of the lower deck. But this crowd
was never one to let rain dampen their spirits - no pun
i nt ended.
The connes only added to the revelry, and by the time the
awards were given out, great rounds of applause and cheers
were given to the recipients.
Those not in attendance, however, came in for a
derision of boos because of their absence. Each round of
mockery culminated with a count of, "One, two, three," and
the missing recipient's award sailed through the air, forever
to rest on the bed of Davy Jones " trophy case.
PL EASE TAKE NOTE
TRRC needs its members to help with the promotion of our races!
This means distributing yers at other races (no matter where they are).
This is one of the least expensive methods of getting runners to our races.
For example:
it only takes 2 paid entries to pay for approximately 500 yers, making this very cost effective.
So let's help out the race directors and our events by giving out some yers!
Another way to promote our races is to get them
onto as many different race calendars as possible.
These are free services provided by other clubs and publications that can be accessed
via the Internet, E-mail or snail mail.
If you happen to be surng the net for your favorite runnite sites, then by all means,
feel free to update their calendars with your club's races.
Just check our schedule for the correct information.
TRRC Friendships: Facta Non Verba
By John Hallinan, TRRC President 1989-90
Friendships. More than races or even running, it is the friendships which develop within our club that make it a truly
special organization. I became involved in the club through a friend, and the peope who I have been fortunate enough to meet over the
years made helping out at races or assuming the presidency seem like a very small price to pay. This has become all the more clear to
me recently, as other less enjoyable duties have kept me away more than I would like.
Bob Rogan, who I knew from work, encouraged me to join the club when he heard that I was moving up here 13 years
ago. At the closing for our house, the lawyer for the title company was a fellow named Jack Bums. It must have been fate! One of the
rst "races" I remember participating in was an informal handicap race at a rainy Mohansic Park. There I met a gent who I thought was
Irish (Sorry, Harry!) who again spoke about the club in glowing terms. It just seemed like everyone I met who was associated with the
club was friendly and outgoing, and it made me really want to be a part of this great group of people who happened to be runners. Running
seemed to be an excuse to get together, and this was ne with me.
Even my participation in the legendary Alcohol-Free Footrace (Okay, you can stop laughing now.) came about through
a friendship with Bob and Liz Bergin.
Runners often seem to have a special bond which somehow transcends the sport itself. Runners can go out, try to run
each other into the ground in a race, and then go out for a few beers and laugh about it later. The Taconic crew has tumed this into an
art f orm.
The best (and most frequent complements that 1 and the club received while I was president was that we put on great
events and seemed to have a great time doing it. It was this attitude which attracted and continues to attract people to the club. It is why
people who are injured or out of shape come to the races anyway, just so they can be part of the fun.
I miss not being a t club meetings these days, not so much because I am missing out on all of the information, (After
all, Ed and I had contests to see who could run the shortest "business" part of the meeting.) but because I miss the conversations and
friendships. While I promise to make more of an effort to get back into the groove, I want to thank you all for that wonderful
friendship, and here's to the next 20 years!
LOOKING BACK - TACONIC'S TWENTIETH
by Myles O'Rhodes, TRRC President 1991-92 & 1995-96
I have an old running diary from 1979. I was ipping through it recently, and a couple of entires (out of order) were somewhat
interesting:
from Saturday. March 17th . .at Mohansic Park. St. Paddy's Day Road Races...47:39(?) * timing screwed up by Suburban
Road Runner s Cl ub. "
What ever happened to Steve (Superman) Marek affer the publicity splash with his protege, Rosie Ruiz? What ever happened to
Mohans i c Par k ?
from Wednesday. June 13th -"Met several of the Taconic people, Bob & Liz Bergin. Howie Bashant. Larry Lenahan. Melanie
Mulvill. Judy Pickert. Steve Arnett, others."
This, my initial contact with any Taconics (I had joined the club in August of 197), happened in Parking Lot #1 in Mohansic
Park. It was a regular Wednesday night crowd. My recollection is that I didn't run with the group that night, but I got there in
time to say hello and hang out.
from Wednesday. June 20th - "Ran at Mohansic Park w/TRRC. Bill Cullen, Bob Bergin, Steve Arnett. Harry Neeson, Tom
(probably Tom Barclay). Pete Meisler, did one 5 Mi. loop...."
Well, there you have it, folks, the record of Myles O'Rhodes' rst Wednesday night run with TRRC. There have been a few since
t hen.
from Sunday. June 3 -".. .Raining...ran Lincoln Hall 5 Mi... time 35:10... came in 145 out of425"
How about that, Rich Nash? .. .425 nishers.. .in the rain!!
from Saturday, April 28 - ".. .ran Sybil Ludington Race in Carmel, NY, 4.8 Mi. in 37:58...not very good...killer hill..."
Not many people remember that the early Sybils included this shorter race as well as the 50K that we all know and love. The 4.8
Mi. was a typical Taconic course with a particularly nasty hill in the third mile.
I have lots of great Taconic memories. These aren't necessarily the best, merely the earliest...surely nothing profound...and I'm
still just glad to be running.
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TACONIC ROAD RUNNERS CLUB
Pr es ent s
20t h Annual Bi at hl on
SUNDAY, AUGUST 3. 1997
With Cooperation Of
CARMEL DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
Richard E Gennaro, Supt.
PLACE: SYCAMORE PARK, Long Pond Road, Mahopac, NY
T I M E : 8 : 4 5 a . m .
Registration and Check-In 7:30-8:30 a.m.
DISTANCES: 3 mile run followed by a 1/2 mile swim
Phone:
(914) 736-7873
(914) 923-4665
AWARDS: T-Shirts to FIRST 150 entrants
Awards in the following categories:
M A L E F E M A L E
Pra\f\sihon ims
F REE MULT I SPORT MAGAZ I NE
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N o t e : C h e c k o u t T R R C ' s H o me P a g e a t
http://home 1 .gte.net/gregtrrc
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14 and under
1 5 - 1 8
1 9 - 2 9
30- 39
40- 49
50- 59
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l-3rd place
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*ENTRY FEE: $20.00 pre-entry received by July 26th
$18.00Taconic Road Runners Club members (Pre-entry ONLY)
$25.00 post-entry
Checks payable to.Taconic Road Runners Club
Mail to: Taconic Road Runners Club,
PC. Box 99. Baldwin Place, N.Y 10505
$5.00 Refund/credit at registration toward entry fee for licensedTRIFED Members
Directions: from Taconic State Parkway, take Rt. 6 exit east, approx. 8 miles to Valley Market (on left), turn left on Crane Rd.
just past market. Go 1.5 miles on Crane Rd. and bear left at Fire House. Sycamore Park is 0.2 miles on left.
OFFICIAL ENTRY BLANK, T.R.R.C. BIATHLON, AUGUST 3, 1997
NA ME
STREET
STATE
MAL E FEMALE T-Shirt S M L XL (circle one)
In con.^idcration of the fnregotng. I. for m>*self. heirs, executors, ailtninistrstors and a.vsignees. do hereby relea.se and discharge Town of Carmet.Taconic Road Runners Club,
Triathlon Federation/USA. rcprc.seniatives and succe.ssors fnim all claims of damages, demands, actions, and caicses of actions what.soever. in any manner arising or gnjwing out of
my participation in said Biathlon. I hinher attest that r am phy.sically qualied to panicipatc in this race
SIGNATURE, DATE
PARENT'S SIGNATURE
(If under 18 years of age)
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TRRC 20 Years Running
Thoughts from Fred Loehfelm, TRRC President 1993-94
On this auspicious occasion of your 20'*' anniversary -
congratulations Taconic Road Runners Club. TRRC moves,
evolves and passes the test of time.
Taconic was rst and foremost a running club, founded by a
group of rather talented runners whose main purpose was to
offer local competitive races; to eliminate the trek to NYC; at
a fair family-oriented price; and equally important was the
celebratory cheer at the nish line. As my turn at the helm
came to pass, there was a similar mission statement but just a
little different order of priority. Not being blessed eet of
foot, 1 envisioned TRRC as more of a social club with a
running habit. Sure, I love the barking-at-the-moon runs in
FDR with Owen (like Cher, requires no last name) or the
competitive juices that a number safely pinned to your shirt
can bring out, but my favorite part about TRRC has less to do
with actual running/racing/competition, but more to do with
the diversity and camaraderie of its members, and my belief in
its longevity.
Yes, running is the catalyst, which we all have in common,
but there are no qualifying tests/questionnaires; you have a
pair of running shoes - you're in!
It was once said that TRRC members ran the gamut from
saints to sinners, and your calling in life was of little concern
to most. You like running and you're past the "...why is that
foolish person out running in this horrible weather..." stage,
and you're a full-edged TRRCer. Actually, my most
memorabl e runs were i n t erri bl e weat her. I t coul d not have
rained any harder during the Sybil relay with Helen (the one
& only), but it sure didn't dampen our spirits. And the Blue
Mountain relay race (?), during the winter's worst snowstorm
a few years back, with O'T, Q, and the Mufn-man, it doesn't
get any better, knee deep racing (?) through the woods and
streams -1 actually stopped to watch a deer run by.
But, my greatest memory of TRRC was some 5,000
miles east of P.O. Box 99. It took place in the spring of 1992
when Rudi (tootie-fruitie, aw Rudi) invited my family to join
him in his former East German hometown for the Leipzig
Marathon. As 1 struggled just to nish the last mile, Rudi's
son, Mark, convinced me to carry a small American ag
across the nish line. The announcer pronounced my
Bavarian name correctly to the approval of all present USA!
USA! (TRRC!) USA! That was a spontaneous magic moment
that 1 will always remember, which would never have
happened without TRRC. So, onward and upward Taconic.
Thanks for the ride! See you out there! -Fredy Low
V E R B A N O N F A C T A
It was 1989 in Glasgow, Scotland. Bob Hermesch
was anxiously awaiting his hand-off in the Edinburgh to
Glasgow relay. The Taconic master runner suddenly realized
he had not observed any water stations in the earlier legs.
Accordingly, he made an inquiry.
"Any chance of water on the course? " he asked his
Scottish contemporary.
"Aye, " came the reply, "if it rains. "
You know you've
been around if you ...
Can tell a Joe Erskine story
Ran in the Doggie Dash or FDR Mile
Remember when we di dn' t hav e t eams
Knew Dan Caffrey as a fireman
Recall Judge Marc Oxman
Were there when Mac Tavish was not
Saw three kegs at St. Patrick's lOK
Remember Carmel o Rol dan' s marathon
Smoked post race stogies with Dominick
Knew Pete Corsino not to take vacations
When a sub three was the passing grade
Took the bus to the Baltimore's 26.2
Ever had your butt kicked by Owen
Remember Brie Meisler in pigtails
Can recal l John Orr not ent ered i n a race
Attended the first Manhattan to Mahopac
Competed in the Mohansic handicap races
En t e r e d t h e Pe n t a t h l o n
Know our only Olympic trial qualifier
Name the one responsible for NCN course
V E R B A N O N F A C T A
The World Cross Country Championships were being
held in Boston. The closest cars could park to the venue was
at least a half mile away. So it was, at the conclusion of the
races, Sandy Mac Tavish was making the long trek out of the
grounds.
Halfway out. he meets none other than Bill
McCaffery. Bill had been a formidable force in age group
races in our area and had continued to do so in New England,
where he had set up house upon his retirement from Armonk
School District ve years prior to his unexpected encounter
with Sandy.
"Well, well, well," exclaimed Bill. "Imagine meeting
you. Are you still with Taconic?
"Aye, " said Mac Tavish.
"And tell me, " came Bill's next query. "Dan Caffrey:
Is he still married? "
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T h e Tr a c k . . Be T h e r e
By Coach Doug Miller
Although the faces in this picture might be too small to make out, they are covered with smiles and good feelings after a weekly
Wednesday night track workout.. .celebrated with the usual Taconic refreshments! -photo by Debra Kenney
Pssst...Hey, all you Taconics out there! I mean the ones who have yet to see a track or experience a real group training
session. Even people outside our Club know about us. From as far as White Plains, Tarrytown, and Danbury, they are drawn here to
experience something worth traveling for.. .and another good reason to join Taconic. I nd it hard to believe that some have put
other priorities aside or shaped their schedule around the group session. It's June and we're in our 8th week and we're still seeing
new faces. After Just two years of coaching, I'm nding even more reasons to ask, "Why aren't you with us?" People here are
running and racing as well as they did 10 years ago. What's your response? Which excuse you using? Is it:
I'm afraid I'll get injured on the track.
I'm not fast so I'll look foolish because I will be in the back of the group.
I've done well without speedwork or hills.
Well my response is:
Emphasis is on stretching, warming up and mental preparation. Your chances of injury are much greater on the
hard, unforegiving roads or the sometimes unsure footing of trailrunning.
Runners of all abilities come to attain speed, strength and raise cardiovascular capacity.
Aren't you even curious??
There is no substitute for speed. It is plastered on the cover of all the major running magazines almost ever>' month. From
the mile to the marathon, hills and track training give you a special edge. The concept is easy: run harder than race pace for short
periods of time. Take a short rest interval and repeat the step. Raise your level of pain tolerance and you'll be able to race more
comfortably at a target pace. If you still are not interested, that's okay...but...if you are even a little curious about what we're about,
take the time to come by and see the group at work. After the session, we gather at Downing Park and discuss our progress over
refreshment. The satisfaction of group training is like an addiction. SPEED....the Wednesday Warrior's drug of choice, come down
and get addicted too!!
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I t ' s t i me t o t hi nk about t he mar at hon
By GyroBookworm
It's time to train for your Fall marathon. Running a marathon up to your capabilities is nothing like any shorter distance. It
takes months of preparation, and you really can't run a few to get an idea of what kind of shape you're in. Marathons are much easier
to run poorly than to run well. It takes proper training for months prior to the event, a decent taper, appropriate diet, particularly in the
last three days, and an intelligent approach to pacing. Even though the last requirement is the easiest to accomplish and perhaps the
most important, it is the most neglected.
If you are running your rst marathon, then training should involve a gradually increased amount of mileage including long
runs once every three weeks (two weeks if you have a good mileage base and are strong.) You should reach 18-20 miles with about
four weeks to go. For runners with experience and strong beginners, speed work can be added. Best for the marathon is the tempo run;
a 20-25 minute run at about 15 seconds slower than your lOK pace following a 1-2 mile warmup, done every 7-14 days. Running faster
only serves to make you more tired. If you don't know this pace, run a lOK - you'll need this to predict your marathon time. If this
tempo run seems too uncomfortable (it should be bearably uncomfortable) run slightly slower next time. If too easy, speed it up. Not at
race pace. A long run and a tempo run are the basic building blocks of good marathon training. Other workouts could include hills and
mile repeats.
Tapering is critical. If you think you haven't done enough long runs and do one 1 to 2 weeks before the marathon to make up
for it you're cooked (literally). Damage to muscle during long runs takes 4 weeks to heal and is worst for runners without enough
mileage. So don't do it! Three weeks before a marathon should be the last long run, four is better. All you need to do over the last three
to four weeks to maintain tness and refresh you legs is intermittent fast running (run marathon pace for 6 miles instead of a 15 mile
run, for instance; do 3 mile repeats instead of a 10 mile run) at a low mileage level. Get down to 30 percent of mileage for the last two
weeks. Study after study shows that tapering makes a difference. The fast running will keep you thin and fast. The rest will make you
run bet t er.
Eat low-fat, high carbohydrate, especially leading up to your long runs. The higher fat diet proposed in all those ads has no
physiologic basis. The last three days should include lots of water and carbohydrate. Whatever your routine, practice it before long
runs and don't deviate from what has worked for you when you get to the three days before the marathon. Don't try something new.
And drink 8 ounces of a carbohydrate drink every three miles during the race. This will get enough carbohydrate into you during the
race to help miss the wall. It's much better to walk and drink than not to drink. If you can't run and drink as much as you need - walk.
Pacing: remember when someone told you they had 10 minutes in the bank at the half-marathon mark and then fell apart. No
kidding. Minutes in the this bank lose interest. You need to know how fast you can run a marathon. This is different from saying "I
need 3:30 to qualify for Boston, so I will run 8:00 minute pace". That's hoping, not predicting. Once you have an idea how fast you'll
run, you can determine your goal pace. If you are capable of an 8:00 pace and start out at 7:45, you'll lose much more time than if you
start out at 8:15 for two miles. If this seems difcult to believe, then you have a fear that every second you lose in the beginning will
lower you nal time. So if I say 'run your rst two miles 15 seconds slower than what you hope to average', you hear '30 seconds off
my time, I'll never make that up.' Just the opposite. If you've run too slowly for two miles, you've won the big battle in the pacing
di l emma.
So how do you predict your marathon time? First, you need to have run some long runs and put in several months of
consistent training, or these will estimate too fast a time. Take a recent lOK and multiply by 4.66; take a 1/2 marathon and multiply by
two and add from 7 to 15 minutes depending on how much long run training you have, but not less than 7 minutes. If you have run a
1:40 1/2 marathon, expect no better than 3:27. If you can, use races that will be a similar terrain and environment. Otherwise, adjust: if
the temperature is 15 degrees higher, take off 10-15 seconds per mile. If the marathon is hilly and the lOK at, predict a slower time.
Be conservative. Believe it or not, it is much easier to make up time in the middle if you went out slowly, than to survive if you didn't.
To summarize the most important points:
1. Run long early enough in your training and stop with 3 weeks to go.
2. Drink. Drink. Drink before the race and during the race.
3. Pace yourself properly. - This can't be emphasized enough. This is what will beat you. You are tapered (hopefully), fresh,
hungry to run. The race starts. At the rst mile you are thirty seconds ahead of your goal- you're DEAD.
S P O N S O R S H I P C O MMI T T E E
TRRC is looking to put together a sponsorship committee to assist race directors
with this aspect of organizing an event.
If you are interested in becoming part of the committee, please give us a call:
Fred Reger (914) 621-1601, or Lee Saroken (914) 244-8544.
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DOWN MEMORY LANE QUIZ. WHO SAID...
1. Concerning his weekly mileage for the marathon, "Pm
doing forty miles a week: twenty on Sunday and twenty on
Wednesday."
2. On the same subject, "Every step 1 take goes in the
training log. And that counts going from second to third on
an i nel d out . "
3. Upon catching up with Rich Adamski in the Jan Peek
lOK, "Good God! Am 1 really going this slow?"
4. On taking second place in the 60 plus age group at Father
Mooney, "Listen, Harry, I didn't come here to make Bob
Rogan's day."
5. Encountering a young teenager at an age group cross
country race, "Gee, you are a very beautiful young lady. 1
must know your mother,"
6. At a club meeting when John Hallinan rst proposed that
Tac oni c s anc t i on t he Al c ohol Fr ee Fi v e Mi l er . " I t hi nk 1
may have missed something here. You are not actually
proposing..."
7. Upon being passed at the four mile mark of a lOK race,
"Hey, looking good. How old are you?"
8. Observing an ofcial in the nishing chute of the
Mother's Day 5K, "Mr. Adamski, it is not necessary to place
your hand on the ladies' breast in order to pull the tag off
t hei r number. "
9. When misinformed of Dan Caffrey's nishing marathon
time as two hours and eight minutes, "Oh. well, at least he
ni s hed. "
10. Answering an amazed waitress in Brodie's, "Yeah, that's
right, Guinness, Guinness. Three pitchers of Guinness. This
i s Taconi c Road Runner s. "
11. To Harry N. and Dan C. trying to obtain the facts on the
club's rst international excursion, "So, the winning team
gets to represent the United States in the Edinburgh to
Glasgow relay. Where is that?"
12. Loading Guinness and Harp aboard a charter bus bound
for Penn State, "The rep is asking if ten cases will be
enough."
13. In reply to the above, "Is he crazy? It's an overnight
trip and there're fourteen of us. We'll need at least double
t hat amount . Tel l hi m t wo dozen shoul d cover i t . "
14. Upon hearing Millrose was allowing women to join ,
"This is Millrose. It ain't Vic Tanny's"
15. At the 27 mile mark of Sybil Ludington, some six hours
into the race, "1 think I've got to do a little more speed
w o r k . "
16. On the run at Mohansic, "I hear you're running in the
Portchester lOK on Sunday. Where do they hold that?"
17. Replying to the above, "Chappaqua."
18. When rejoining the training group after a brief sojourn
into some nearby shrubbery, ''Nothing in the world beats a
good dump."
19. "You've got to be kidding!"
20. 1 may hang around with Bimmy cox and Freddie Coup,
but that doesn't mean to say I drink like them."
Answers: I) Dan Kehoe: 2) Boh Bergin; 3) Mac lavish: 4)
George Sheehan: 5) You 're nut getting the answer to that one
here; 6) Dan Caffrey: 1) Joe Alhanese : 8) Mac lavish; 9)
His daughter's school teacher; 10} Owen Mc Crudden; 11)
Advertising reps of Ogillvie & Myers. (Just recently
graduated college, too); 12)
Joe Klleinerman; 13) Jack Culkin; 14) Joe Erskine; 15) Sue
; 16) Sid Barish; 17) Marc Oxman; IS) John Ansell;
19) Every guy in (he same training group as John; 20) Ben
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Six Ways to Get Yourself
Ou t t h e D o o r
If you ever feel your running willpower sliding, one of these ideas
is sure to get you back on track.
1. Put on your running clothes and shoes.
2. Schedule your run with a friend, or tell everyone that you're
planning to go out for a run.
3. Put your run down in your appointment book - plan time for
yourself.
4. Promise yourself that you're just going out for a quick run; say
10 minutes. Once you're out there, you'll probably keep going.
5. Start a streak - an uninterrupted series of days where you run
for at least 10 minutes. A streak is a terrible thing to break!
6. Set a short-term goal, like a certain number of miles in a week,
or a road race to prepare for.
P a m & Mi k e
P a u l s o n
" Te a m i n
Trai ni ng"
Taconi c member s
Pam and Mi ke
Paulson have always
enjoyed an active life.
A year ago, while
working as an Operating Ingenior for Local 137, Mike
was critically burned in a terrible accident. To acceerate
his recovery, Pam and Mike started running together.
This new interest led them to participate in the Leukemia
Society's "Team in Training." This team is composed of
men and women who run marathons to benet adul ts and
children stricken by leukemia. For Pam and Mike, it
involved a trip to London for the Flora London Marathon
and was thei r rst marathon.
Pam ran for Stefan ie Morfante, a six year old
girl from Yonkers. Mike ran for Scott Porwick, a 13 year
old boy from New Rochelle.
Congratulations Pam and Mike. Happy
running!
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Ongoing Workouts with TRRC
Saturday mornings:
At the Pump House/Croton Reservoir (Call a TRRC board member for directions.)
7:30 a.m. Prompt Start.
Water (and usually Gatorade) placed on course.
Distances vary from 7 to 20+ miles at lots of paces.
Wednesday afternoons:
At the Yorktown High School track, 3/4 miles east of Taconic Pkwy and 1.5 miles west of Rte 118 intersection on Route 202.
6:00 p.m. Prompt Start- get there earlier to warm up.
Distances vary from 200 meters to 1 mile at widely varied speeds.
Coordinated and run by the supreme coach Doug Miller.
Monday-Tuesday-Thursday-Friday
Runs at FDR Park in mornings, afternoons and evenings.
-starting at Downing Park in May-October and
-starting from the (FDR Park) truck entrance 1/4 mile east of the Taconic Pkwy at Route 202 October - May.
The above information is just a sample of the information you will nd updated regularly on the TRRC Homepage on the internet.
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Thanks to Volunteers for North County News
From Doug Miller
On behalf of Roger Cocking and myself, please consider this our special thanks to all those who volunteered for the 20th
Annual North County News Road Race on May 18th. Many of our fellow members sacriced the opportunity of running this
milestone race to selessly become part of the mechanics of the race itself. Some, I knew, wished to be in the race, but decided that
helping to make operations run smoothly was a priority. It may not seem obvious, but I personally don't feel comfortable asking for
volunteers. Understandably, racing is much more fun.
So, to those who postponed an opportunity to settle a score with a rival, who passed at the challenge of conquering one of the
most challenging courses around, passed up a chance at an age-group trophy and maybe even one of the great rafe prizes, we
humbly give thanks!
Many patted me on the back for a job well done. Well, I should have told them that there were about 25 more backs before
me. Many thanks.
J i m Ta n i c o
O w n e r
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Running Races and Making Races!
By Doug Miller
Racing races and making races, that's what this club
is all about. We are not hard to understand. Many local
runners look to us to provide the action around here. Hey!
Why tear ourselves away from our areas, from family, from
home? laconic's sponsoring another race nearby. We don't
need to go far to get our running x! That's what they say.
But what we do when we drop our pens and stopwatches is the
other agenda. On those "vacant" weekends, it sure gets dead
around here doesn' t i t ? The smal l but f ormi dabl e nucl eus of
volunteers nally take the opportunity to stand on the other
side of the sign-up table and become part of the masses. As a
result, member and non-member alike will in some cases
travel a bit to hunt down a 1 OK or a half-marathon. Isn't it
more than mere coincidence that when Taconic puts on the
running jersey we seem to put on a good performance? Let's
not forget last year's Coyote 5K in Danbury for example:
About 4-5 age group awards were given to Taconics. At races
in out-of-the-way places and high caliber races, we seem to
put on a different game face. Florida, CT., PA., NH, D.C.,
We make our mark.
Few clubs are as adept as we are at putting on races
as well as racing them. Sure, there are some clubs with better
runners than us out there, but how many 31:00 lOK runners
out there are willing to spend an hour or so handing out water
to their fellow athletes? Can you imagine asking Tony
Gwynn if he could ll in as bat-boy for a game or tell Karl
Malone to hand out towels between periods?
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I feel many athletes don't appreciate the efforts of the
people that make them famous. I hear of the stories other race
directors tell me of the number of complaints written to them
about certain inadequacies following a race, but I notice a
very few receive congratulatory notes. To truly appreciate
these efforts, we need to see what's going on on both sides of
the sign-up table. I've learned to become sensitive to the
needs of the athlete. Taconic has become aware of this as
well. We're also able to pack up and travel away and compete
well. This year's Coyote 5K will probably have its hands full
with a high Taconic turnout. The CT summer series, the
Orange Classic, NYRRC series all offer
Taconic members the chance to get away from that position as
race organizer and play ball instead of umpiring.
As I saw Greg Diamond power away from me in the
last half mile of the Moonlight 5K, I knew I would see him
again 2 days later in another circumstance. Locked away in a
van, xed in front of his computer screen, tabulating the
results of the North County News. Greg is the new and
formidable force in the National Masters circuit. As a runner,
his name will be known, but few outside Taconic will know
how his role proves valuable in orchestrating a race Taconic
hosts. This holds true for many others in the club as well.
Versatility. Yeah! I like that in an organization.
Hey Taconics, this weekend's free. Get out and race!
North County News 1 0 K Ra c e Re s u l t s
A l l Sex Age
T i m e A l l
Sex Age
1 1 0 Al onso Rendon, 25
3 5 : 2 3 5 3 9
3 Andr ea Kar l , 39
2 2 0 Charles Creel,35
35: 26
5 4 4 5 7 Geoffrey Craig,53
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0 Greg Diamond,40 37: 18
5 5 4 6 8 Camnelo Roldan,55
4 4 1 Angel Cumbe,24
3 8 : 1 1 5 6 4 7
13 Al an Kur as, 41
5
5
1 John Albanese,35
38: 15
5 7 4 8 17 Randy Hill,38
6
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1 Kennet h Pf af f , 43
38: 20
5 8 4 9 18 Davi d Pacchi ana, 36
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7 2 Ger ar d Pi zzo, 25 3 9 : 0 9
5 9 5 0 9 Makippa Veikko,56
8
8
1 Jeffrey Veatch,51
3 9 : 0 9
6 0 5 1 19 Tim Papps,33
9 9 2 Seth Denenberg,37
39: 18 61 5 2 20 Glenn Nilsen,32
10 1 0 3 Bill Foley,37
39: 34 6 2 5 3 6 Er i c Gol dst ei n, 29
1 1 1 1
2 Ken Filmanski,43
39: 46 6 3 5 4 21 Louis laconetti,34
12 1 2
4 Glenn McCarthy,39
4 0 : 1 8
6 4 5 5 22 Gerard DiMaggio,39
1 3 1 3 1 Blair Cullen, 18
4 0 : 4 0 6 5
1 0 2 Mary Fasano,40
1 4 1 4
3 St eve Hoanzl , 45 4 1 : 0 7
6 6 5 6 2 Michael O'Shaughnessy
1 5
1 5
4 Dennis Vemoia,48
41: 19
6 7 5 7 3 Dick Murphy,64
1 6 1 6 5 Jack Brennan,48
4 1 : 4 5 6 8 5 8 14 Jack Desens,47
1 7 1 7 5 Scott Mendelowitz,3
. 4 2 : 0 8
6 9 5 9 23 Kerrick Agee,30
1 8 1 8 6 Vi ct or Pol i t ano. 46
4 2 : 0 9 7 0 11 2 Chr i st i na Cul l en, 26
1 9 1 9 6 David Goldl5erg,37
4 2 : 2 7 7 1 6 0 15 Br ad Leach, 44
2 0 2 0 3 Br endan Smi t h, 21
4 3 : 0 2 7 2 1 2 4 Susan Tc^fer,36
2 1 2 1 7 Tom Ber t ol i ni , 42
4 3 : 0 4 7 3 6 1 24 Michael Harris,39
2 2 2 2 7 Christopher Gorman
43: 13 7 4
6 2 25 Jim Cuomo,36
2 3 2 3
4 Charles Canero,27
43: 28
7 5 1 3 5 Claire Healy,33
2 4 2 4
5 Adrian DiRusscq,21
43: 29 7 6 6 3 16 Mi chael Si l f en, 45
2 5 2 5 8 Fr ed Pa2ona, 48 4 3 : 3 4
7 7 6 4 17 Henry Ortiz,49
2 6 2 6 8 Richard Pollock,37 4 3 : 4 0
7 8 1 4 1 Dana Anders,18
2 7 1 0 Beth AnneCincotta,
4 3 : 4 1 7 9 6 5 10 Robert O'Malley.53
2 8 2 7 2 Joseph Nadaline.53
4 3 : 5 3 8 0 6 6 4 Bob Davi s, 62
2 9 2 0 EmmyStocker,38
44: 04 8 1 6 7 26 Daniel Capozzi,34
3 0 2 8 9 Br uce Kennet , 39
44: 08 8 2
6 8 18 Jared Feinberg,40
31 29 10 Nathan Treadwell,31 4 4 : 2 6 8 3 6 9 11 Bill McLoughlin,56
3 2 30 3 LeoGormley,54 4 4 : 4 9 8 4 7 0 27 Gary Vengelen,35
3 3 3 0 Nancy Venegas,30
44: 53 8 5 7 1 19 Dan Ci ar ci a. 40
3 4 3 1 11 Gl enn Pi cone, 35 4 4 : 5 4
8 6 7 2 20 Robert Sommer,49
3 5 4 1 Deni se Lut rl ck, 30
4 5 : 0 9 8 7 1 5 0 Dani el l e Schaeff er
3 6 5 1 Lauren Pet ruz2i , 24
4 5 : 2 2 8 8 1 6 6 Lenore Rot onel l i , 32
3 7 6 2 Margie Katt,39
4 5 : 5 3 8 9 7 3 28 Ar t hur Schai er, 31
3 8 3 2 1 Hans Har t man, 61
4 5 : 5 6 9 0 7 4 5 Stanley Goldstein,6
3 9 3 3 12 Joseph Jeraci,30
4 6 : 0 3 9 1 1 7
3 Chani n Wet ) er, 28
4 0 3 4 9 Christopher Downing 46: 07 9 2
7 5 12 Jack Daly,50
4 1
3 5 10 Ji m Mart i n, 49
46: 15 9 3 18 3 Barbara Cullen,47
4 2 3 6 4 Bob But l er. 59
46: 23 9 4 7 6 21 Frank Cul l en, 49
4 3 3 7 11 Michael Malara,42 4 6 : 2 7
9 5 7 7 29 Rot>ert Dembia,39
4 4 3 8 13 Murat Beck,30
4 6 : 3 0 9 6 1 9 4 Mary Bellofatto,27
4 5 3 9 12 Ni chol as Jubok, 41
46: 31 9 7 2 0
5 Jenni f er Far nham, 25
4 6 4 0 14 William Voll,39
4 6 : 3 3 9 8 2 1 7 Debr a Fi shman, 32
4 7 7 1 Jenni f er Cal der. 50
46: 53 9 9 7 8 13 Richard Maher,58
4 8 8
1 Julie Calabrese,40
46: 57 1 0 0
7 9 6 Don McCann,67
4 9 4 1 5 Bob Jackson. 57
4 7 : 4 4 101 2 2 4 Mary Fields,40
5 0 4 2 6 Mar c Oxman, 53 4 7 : 5 6 1 0 2
8 0 14 Victor Stemt3erg,52
5 1 4 3
15 John Bell. 48: 00 1 0 3
81 15 Andrew Tully,56
5 2 4 4 16 Thomas Flacco,36
48: 29
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4 8 : 4 5
4 8 : 5 9
4 9 : 2 6
4 9 : 3 0
4 9 : 3 7
4 9 : 4 6
4 9 : 4 7
50: 06
51: 56
52: 00
52: 17
52: 20
5 2 : 3 6
5 2 : 4 0
5 2 : 4 0
53: 14
5 3 : 2 0
53: 42
5 4 : 2 4
5 4 : 3 6
5 4 : 4 3
55: 25
5 5 : 3 3
56: 14
56: 37
56: 43
5 7 : 0 5
5 7 : 1 3
5 8 : 3 3
58: 40
58: 48
59: 03
5 9 : 2 1
5 9 : 5 0
5 9 : 5 6
6 0 : 2 8
61: 05
6 2 : 2 8
62: 34
63: 50
63: 51
6 4 : 1 9
6 6 : 2 1
6 6 : 2 1
66: 21
66: 54
67: 50
68: 59
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TACONIC VETERAN 50' S TEAM KEEPS ROCKIN' AND ROLLIN'
By Rich Nash, 50's team captain
With more than 30% of the NYRRC Grand Prix
Championship Series races behind us for 1997, Taconic Vets
have managed to pull 10 points ahead of their nearest rivals:
Forest Park Road Runners, Could it possibly happen for
Taconic to win the championship three years in a row? What
are the odds? That doesn't happen in super bowls, basketball,
baseball, and even the Olympics! Our victories in the
Northwind 10k and the Snowake 4 miler were short-lived as
Forest Park bounced back to capture the Brooklyn Half
Marathon with Taconic in second. They let us know, in no
uncertain terms, the results would be the same in the Queens
Half. However, with runners like Art Weisberg (scoring for
the 40's Masters), this wasn't going to happen, and we came
through the event victorious, with Staten Island right on our
heels. It is still a tough road ahead for us, and we can't look
back, because in the 8 remaining races, anything can happen
with only a narrow 10 point lead. Both Forest Park and Staten
Island have let us know they are in the hunt to the end, and
Mi l l rose AA never rol l s over and di es. The Cl ub Team
Championships are a month away, and once again this will be
our barometer on how we will fare for the rest of the season.
Every team will be out in force as this race and the marathon
score more than double points. With over 30 team members,
let's give the competition a run for their money. No matter
what happens, Taconic will enjoy our annual post race party
and f est i vi t i es.
If you would like to be a part of our powerful
Veterans 50's team to run, have fun, and be competitive in our
races and training, give me a call at 914-248-6063. It's a great
way to get started, and you don't have to be super fast, so run
well, stay injury free, and hope to see you out there on the
roads and trails.
L I N C O L N H A L L H O S T S
NAT I ONAL LY RANKED RUNNERS
By Rich Nash
They came from across America to participate and
celebrate the 20th Anniversary running of the Lincoln Hall 5
mile Classic. New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Long
Island, Oregon, and Texas were some places represented on
the humid day. It was a MAC (Metropolitan Athletic
Congress) Grand Prix Championship Series Event scoring
double points, one of eight championship races in the series of
twenty for the year. Emotions and stomach butteries
inltrated the entire eld as they prepared to challenge the
rolling course. Otis Sanders 37, (Oregon) broke from the start
to take a commanding lead for most of the race. Current
record holder for the fastest 5 miler ever run in Westchester at
23 minutes and change was in good condition with sub 5
minute mile races several times this year. The pack of twelve
constantly Jockeying for position started to reel him in by 4
1/2 miles, narrowing his lead to a few seconds. As the rst 4
runners turned into the Lincoln Hall complex with two
hundred yards to go, Mike Guastella 26, of New York out
kicked Otis to the nish line, winning by 3 seconds - 25:23, at
a 5:04 pace. Competition was ever so keen as the rst 53
runners to cross the nish line broke the 6 minute per mile
barrier. Phil Richey 39 (7th-26:04), Alonso Rendon 25 (17th-
27:23), and Chuck Creel 35 (19th-27:30), blistered the course
for Taconic Road Runners nishing in the top 20. Taconics'
masters team posted a second place victory, along with the
open team at a fourth in their respective divisions.
Refreshments, rafe prizes, awards, and post race war stories
between the various attending clubs and individuals capped
off the day, developing camaraderie amongst the 240
participants, volunteers, and spectators. Yes, we even
managed to squeeze in a 2 mile fun run with a major hill of
more than 1/2 mi l e.
Thanks to the video efforts of Brad Leach,
Westchester news channel 12 aired the race on Tuesday, June
3, and Wednesday, June 4, and Wednesday June 4th with
Walter Fowler, sports anchor
Many thanks and much appreciation go to the
sponsors of the race- "Daily Bagel 11", "Trapp Family Lodge",
"A.T.T.S.", "Car Tune" (Taconics Gerry Truglia picked up the
entire cost for the awards), "Dynacast", "Grand Central Deli",
"Northeast Track and Trail", "Club Fit" and "Yorktown
Pharmacy".
Hats off to the hard core group of Taconic volunteers
who dedicate themselves and the endless time spent on our
20+ races throughout the season. My heartfelt eternal thanks
to Rich Adamski, Nancy Young, Carol Hansen, Debbie
Kenny, Jim Whalen, Jack Magrone, Lee Saroken, Joanna
Nash, Fred Reger, Ed McLaughlin, Greg Diamond, Bill Foley,
Gary Struve, Christine Reger, Pierce Brennan, John Haliinan,
Joe Porcoro, Eileen Davis, Brad Leach, Larry Lenahan,
Kathleen D' Ottavio, Stephanie Langtry, Doug Miller, Harry
Neeson, Ned Fallon, Bob McKeon, Bob Davis, Rudy Einhom,
Margie Katt, Justin Kelly, Pam Paulson, Mary Fields, Mike
Paulson, Roz Smith, Gerry Truglia, Norma Seluktekin,
Lincoln Hall's Aston Gill, Tom Kieman, and my apologies to
the people I may have not mentioned.
3 5
Li ncol n Hal ! 5M Race Resul t s
S e x A g e N a m e T i m e
1 M i k e G u a s t e l l a , 2 6 2 5 : 2 3
2 O d i s S a n d e r s , 3 7 2 5 : 2 7
3 C h a d K u r t z . 2 5 2 5 : 3 2
4 1 D o n a l d D I D o n a t o , 3 9 2 5 : 4 1
5 2 H a r r y P e n n , 3 6 2 5 : 5 3
6 1 Ad a m Ci g l i a n o , 2 5 2 6 : 0 0
7 3 P h i l R i c h e y . 3 9 2 6 : 0 4
8 4 C a m e r o n S t r a c h e r , 3 5 2 6 : 1 1
9 5 J i m S t e m m , 3 6 2 6 : 2 0
1 0 6 P a t P e t e r s o n . 3 7 2 6 : 2 8
1 1 2 A r s e n s i o O r t i z , 2 3 2 6 : 4 7
1 2 3 S t e p h e n Wa l k e r , 2 8 2 6 : 5 6
1 3 1 L u i s T i p a n . 4 2 2 7 : 1 3
1 4 4 R o n a l d M a l o n e , 2 9 2 7 : 1 5
I 1 5 2 D a n B r a c h . 4 6 2 7 : 2 1
i 1 6 3 A l a n R u b i n , 4 0 2 7 : 2 2
1 7 5 A l o n s o R e n d o n , 2 5 2 7 : 2 3
I 1 8 6 B r i a n Cl o h e r t y, 2 8 2 7 : 2 8
I 1 9 7 C h u c k C r e e l . 3 5 2 7 : 3 0
I 2 0 8 S c o t t S t r i d e r , 3 7 2 7 : 3 6
2 1 4 R o b e r t A n a s t a s i o , 4 4 2 8 : 0 0
! 22 7 Robi s Degi r menci , 27 28: 02
I 2 3 8 M a t t h e w H a l s e y , 2 9 2 8 : 1 0
I 2 4 9 J i m M i c h e l s , 2 7 2 8 : 2 3
) 2 5 9 A l e x C u o z z o , 3 9 2 8 : 2 6
26 10 Paul Engl ehar t . 31 28: 30
r 2 7 1 S a m u e l S k i n n e r . 5 4 2 8 : 4 1
J 28 11 Domi ni c Lampasi . 34 28: 43
) 2 9 1 2 J a y D u g g a n . 3 6 2 8 : 4 9
) 3 0 5 R i c k A s h b y . 4 1 2 8 : 5 3
1 3 1 1 3 R o n a l d M i a o . 3 2 2 8 : 5 5
2 3 2 6 N i c k C a s w e l l , 4 7 2 6 : 5 7
3 3 3 1 4 P a t r i c k C o l o n . 3 1 2 8 : 5 9
1 3 4 7 J o e P o r c a r o . 4 8 2 9 : 1 0
5 3 5 8 A l a n P o r t e r . 4 0 2 9 : 1 3
3 3 6 1 5 J o h n A l b a n e s e , 3 5 2 9 : 1 4
1 3 7 9 C a r l M o h r , 4 6 2 9 : 1 5
B 3 8 1 6 E r i c Wa l t e r , 3 3 2 9 : 1 6
9 3 9 2 Hu g h Swe e n e y. 5 3 2 9 : 1 7
D 4 0 1 0 K e n P f a f f , 4 3 2 9 : 1 8
1 4 1 1 1 J o h n L u p s k i , 4 5 2 9 : 2 2
2 4 2 1 7 D o u g M i l l e r . 3 7 2 9 : 2 2
3 4 3 1 8 S t e v e n R a n d . 3 3 2 9 : 2 6
4 4 4 1 9 Ra y Ca n d e l a r i o , 3 7 2 9 : 2 8
5 4 5 2 0 M a r t i n M c C a r t e r . 3 2 2 9 : 3 1
6 4 6 1 0 B r i a n N e l a n , 1 9 2 9 : 3 8
7 4 7 1 2 S c o t t M c A r d l e , 4 0 2 9 : 3 8
8 4 8 11 Ge r r y Su l l i v a n . 2 2 2 9 : 4 0
9 4 9 1 3 J o s e V i l l a , 4 3 2 9 : 4 1
0 5 0 1 4 C a r l o R u s s o , 4 4 2 9 : 4 5
1 5 1 1 2 An g e l Cu m b e . 2 4 2 9 : 4 6
2 5 2 1 5 J i m Wa l s h . 4 7 2 9 : 5 0
1 3 1 0 J e a n C h o d n i c k i , 3 7 2 9 : 5 9
1 4 5 3 3 T i m H a s s a l l . 5 0 3 0 : 0 0
1 5 2 0 E l l e n B r a c h , 3 1 3 0 : 0 2
> 6 5 4 1 6 P a u l P a c c h i a n a , 4 3 3 0 : 0 4
( 7 3 0 L i n d a F i l a r , 2 9 3 0 : 0 6
>8 55 21 Set h Denenber g. 37 30: 10
>9 56 17 Rober t Br i gl i o, 47 30: 12
> 0 5 7 1 8 R o y A l t m a n . 4 0 3 0 : 2 1
5 1 5 8 1 9 J u s t i n Ke l l e y. 4 9 3 0 : 2 2
> 2 5 9 4 J u l i o A g u i r r e . 5 0 3 0 : 2 3
5 3 6 0 2 2 Mi c h a e l Tu r k o v i c h . 3 5 3 0 : 2 5
5 4 6 1 2 0 K e n F i l m a n s k i . 4 3 3 0 : 3 2
5 5 6 2 2 1 S e r a n R e y , 4 1 3 0 : 3 6
5 6 6 3 2 2 O r l a n d o S o u z a , 4 0 3 0 : 3 7
3 7 6 4 2 3 Ph i l Bo r g e s e . 3 7 3 0 : 3 8
5 8 6 5 2 4 P a s c a l S a u v a y r e , 3 7 3 0 : 4 0
39 66 23 Ant hony Gal f ano, 49 30: 42
70 67 24 Christopher McKnight, 41 30:49
7 1 6 8 1 B l a i r C u l l e n , 1 8 3 0 : 5 4
72 69 25 Gl enn McCar t hy. 39 30: 55
7 3 7 0 2 5 G a r y S t e i n e l . 4 4 3 0 : 5 7
7 4 4 1 K a t h r y n Ma r t i n . 4 5 3 1 : 0 2
7 5 5 1 D o n n a R u b i n . 2 7 3 1 : 1 5
7 6 7 1 2 6 S c o t t H o l m e s . 3 5 3 1 : 2 3
7 7 7 2 1 3 S c o t t S m i t h . 2 7 3 1 : 3 8
78 73 26 Joseph Br ennan, 48 31: 41
7 9 7 4 2 7 D e n n i s V e r n c i a . 4 8 3 1 : 4 7
8 0 6 1 D n a B r o d e r i c k . 3 0 3 1 : 4 8
A l l S e x A g e N a me
81 75 28 Robert Inghilterra, 40
82 76 5 Roger Gocking, 53
83 77 29 Jef f Pur dy. 45
84 78 30 Vi ct or Pol i t ano, 46
8 5 7 2 D i a n e G o r d o n . 4 3
86 79 27 Mi ke Mahl an, 31
87 80 28 Davi d Gol dber g, 37
88 81 29 Ant hony Gar gano, 34
8 9 8 3 K a t h y G r i b b o n , 4 3
90 82 31 Jack Br ennan, 48
91 83 6 Br y an Pear s al l , 51
92 84 32 Thomas Gol i no, 43
93 85 33 Dar i usz Luni ewski , 49
94 86 1 Al an Fai r br ot her, 61
9 5 9 2 E u d a i r P a l u a n , 3 8
96 87 34 Paul War r en, 47
97 88 14 John Gr ossf el d, 27
98 89 35 Br oni sl aw Czech, 48
99 90 7 War r en St ei ner t , 53
100 91 36 Br i an McMahon, 41
101 92 30 Fr ank Rot hwel l , 32
102 93 37 Jay Yzagui r r e, 45
1 0 3 9 4 2 Bo b F o r d , 6 1
104 10 1 Anna Thor nhi l l , 56
1 0 5 9 5 8 Ra y Ma r r e r o , 5 0
1 0 6 9 6 1 5 J a s o n We i n , 2 5
107 97 38 Ed Mel ni k, 45
108 98 39 Tom Ber t ol i ni , 42
109 99 9 Mi c hael Ser v i c e, 55
110 100 10 Bob Pi ke, 53
111 11 3 Ki mb e r l y Pe p e , 3 0
112 101 40 Gary Wronker, 41
113 102 41 Howard Brynin, 40
114 103 42 Davi d Rami rez, 48
11 5 1 2 4 Na n c y Ve n e g a s , 3 0
11 6 1 3 2 Ma r y Na t h a n . 5 6
117 104 3 Gez a Fi el d. 63
11 8 1 4 4 Te r r i So n e n c l a r , 4 0
1 1 9 1 0 5 1 1 E d D i l l o n , 5 0
120 106 43 Chri st opher Downi ng, 40
1 2 1 1 5 5 L i n d a O t t a v i a n o , 4 1
122 107 44 Ji m Mart i n, 49
123 108 4 Joe Roche. 60
1 2 4 1 0 9 1 2 Bo b Co l t o n , 5 6
125 110 13 Char l es Gr oss. 53
126 16 6 Margaret Uterascia. 41
127 111 45 Ed Cook. 40
128 112 31 Ji m Jackman, 34
129 113 32 Bri an Lacewel l , 32
130 17 5 Bemadette Cunningham, 34
131 114 33 Eri c Rei chenberg, 38
132 115 46 Wi l l i am Whi t comb, 46
133 116 47 Ji m Thor nt on, 48
134 117 34 Davi d Gar y, 35
135 118 14 Joe Br uno, 52
136 119 35 Laura Gl uf . 31
137 18 2 Mi c hel e Hohei s er, 25
138 19 6 Margie Katt, 39
139 120 48 Di ck Vi ncent , 45
140 20 3 Betty Horstmann, 52
141 121 2 Mi k eMc Cor mi c k , 15
142 122 49 Ant oni o Vi ct ori o. 49
143 21 7 Br enda Sei dner - Rei l l y, 43
1 4 4 1 2 3 1 5 D a n F r i t z s c h e , 5 0
1 4 5 2 2 8 An d r e a Ot t o . 4 6
146 124 50 Jeffrey Lewis, 44
147 125 36 John Bel l , 36
1 4 8 2 3 3 Sh a r o n Wa l k e r , 2 8
149 24 4 Mary Anne Goldman, 50
150 126 16 Davi d McEl roy, 59
151 25 9 Helen Visgauss, 42
152 127 17 Geoff rey Crai g, 53
153 128 5 Rudi Ei nhor n, 61
154 129 51 Pet e Ri vera. 46
155 130 3 K Rodr i guez, 16
1 5 6 2 6 1 0 Es t e l l a Cl a s e n , 4 7
157 131 52 Philip Greenwald. 42
158 132 4 JAmaya. 15
159 27 4 Marika Sickinger, 27
160 28 11 Sandr a Went - Davi d, 43
1 5 0 1 2 6
1 5 1 2 5
1 5 2 1 2 7
1 5 3 1 2 8
1 5 4 1 2 9
1 5 5 1 3 0
1 5 6 2 6
1 5 7 1 3 1
1 5 8 1 3 2
1 5 9 2 7
T i m e A l l S e x A g e N a me T i m e
3 1 : 4 9 161 133
6 Guy Froehlig, 67 3 7 : 5 7
3 1 : 5 5
1 6 2 134 7 Don Ettinger, 61 3 7 : 5 7
3 1 : 5 5 1 6 3 135 53 Mike Carney, 42 3 8 : 0 8
3 2 : 0 1 1 6 4 136
18 Erich Miethner, 50 3 8 : 1 6
3 2 : 0 2 1 6 5 137 5 M Bailey. 15 3 8 : 2 4
3 2 : 0 4 1 6 6 2 9 7 Suzanne Schoen. 39 3 8 : 3 2
3 2 : 0 9
167 138 19 James Whalen, 55 3 8 : 3 5
3 2 : 1 2 168 3 0 8 Mary Mulcahy, 35 3 8 : 5 3
3 2 : 1 6
1 6 9 1 3 9 20 Marvin Lasky. 50 3 8 : 5 5
3 2 : 1 6 1 7 0 1 4 0 37 Louis laconetti. 34 3 8 : 5 8
3 2 : 1 7 171 31 9 Sarah Sauvayre, 36
3 9 : 0 5
3 2 : 3 3 1 7 2 141
21 Steven Berardi, 54 3 9 : 0 8
3 2 : 3 3 1 7 3 3 2 5 Carrie Berardi. 27 3 9 : 1 4
3 2 : 3 8 1 7 4 1 4 2 8 Michael Frankfurt, 61 3 9 : 1 7
3 2 : 4 2
1 7 5 3 3 6 Carolyn Poppe, 24 3 9 : 2 6
3 2 : 4 7 1 7 6 3 4 12 Elizabeth Penagos, 49 3 9 : 4 0
3 2 : 5 5 1 7 7 143
54 Frank Cullen, 49 3 9 : 5 1
3 2 : 5 5
1 7 8 3 5 5 Wendy Bums, 55 4 0 : 0 9
3 2 : 5 7 1 7 9 144 55 Jack Desens, 47 4 0 : 2 0
3 2 : 5 9 1 8 0 145 38 Craig Bottriil, 35 4 0 : 3 1
3 3 : 0 3 181 3 6
10 Monica Speciale, 35 4 1 : 0 1
3 3 : 0 5 1 8 2
146 56 Steve Hoanzl, 45 4 1 : 1 5
3 3 : 11 1 8 3 3 7 1 Marybeth Gallagher, 15 4 1 : 1 5
3 3 : 1 3 184 147
22 Eric Seligson, 50 4 1 : 2 7
3 3 : 2 0 185
148 57 Aston. 46 4 1 : 3 3
3 3 : 2 0
186 38 13 Patricia Mulvihill, 47 4 1 : 4 2
3 3 : 2 6 187 39 6 I r ene Robi nson, 51
4 1 : 4 8
3 3 : 3 2 1 8 8 149
39 Tom Frattarola, 32 4 1 : 5 0
3 3 : 4 3
1 8 9 4 0 14 Anne Budlong, 44 4 1 : 5 4
3 3 : 4 8
1 9 0 1 5 0 16 Michael Stramowski, 21 4 2 : 1 2
3 3 : 4 9 191
4 1 15 Sarah Scott, 42 4 2 : 1 8
3 3 : 5 2
1 9 2 151 40 Gary Vengelen, 35 4 2 : 3 3
3 3 : 5 4 1 9 3 4 2 11 Leslie Mulroony, 30
4 2 : 4 1
3 3 : 5 5 1 9 4 4 3
12 Kathleen Bertolini, 38 4 2 : 5 3
3 3 : 5 6 1 9 5
152 58 Bob Sonenclar, 41 4 2 : 5 7
3 4 : 0 1
1 9 6 153 41 Michael Mulroony, 34 4 3 : 0 1
3 4 : 2 0 1 9 7 4 4
1 Thelma Wilson. 65 4 3 : 0 3
3 4 : 2 3
198 154 42 Michael Churchill. 30 4 3 : 0 5
3 4 : 2 7 199 4 5 7 Robi n Mor r i s, 28
4 3 : 2 0
3 4 : 2 9 2 0 0
1 5 5 43 Michael Harris, 39 4 3 : 2 4
3 4 : 3 2
201 4 6 7 Ruth Fairbrother, 55 4 3 : 3 1
3 4 : 3 5 2 0 2 4 7 8 Diana Leifels, 50
4 3 : 4 0
3 4 : 3 9 2 0 3 1 5 6
9 Don Pr ev en, 68 4 3 : 4 4
3 4 : 4 6
2 0 4 1 5 7 10 John Dwyer, 66 4 3 : 4 9
3 4 : 4 7 2 0 5 1 5 8 23 Gerald Rosen. 57
4 4 : 0 6
3 4 : 5 2 2 0 6 4 8
13 Wendy Holand, 37 4 4 : 1 5
3 5 : 0 3
2 0 7 4 9 16 Susan Nesbihal, 47 4 4 : 3 4
3 5 : 0 8 2 0 8 159 59 Marci Smith. 41
4 5 : 0 4
3 5 : 1 6 2 0 9
5 0 14 Sandra Langley, 30 4 5 : 2 7
3 5 : 1 7
2 1 0 5 1 9 Mary Walsh. 50
4 5 : 3 1
3 5 : 2 2 2 11
1 6 0 60 Robert Schneider, 49 4 5 : 3 3
3 5 : 2 8
2 1 2 5 2 10 HelmaClavin, 54 4 5 : 4 9
3 5 : 3 0 2 1 3 161 6 C Turner, 17
4 6 : 4 0
3 5 : 3 3 2 1 4 162
44 Richard Bastone, 33 4 6 : 5 9
3 5 : 3 6 2 1 5
5 3 15 Laur a Kos bar , 38 4 7 : 1 8
3 5 : 4 4 2 1 6 163 24 Jack Daly, 50
4 7 : 1 9
3 5 : 4 7 2 1 7
5 4 17 Diana Markowitz, 44 4 7 : 2 1
35:^2
2 1 8 5 5 16 Allison Giacchetto, 31 4 7 : 4 4
3 5 : 5 3 2 1 9 164 17 Anthony Giacchetto, 28
4 7 : 4 5
3 5 : 5 6 2 2 0 5 6
17 Margaret Canty. 39 4 7 : 5 5
3 6 : 0 0 2 2 1
57 11 Pat Delaney, 58
4 8 : 1 0
3 6 : 0 9
2 2 2 1 6 5 45 Robert Dembia, 39
4 8 : 1 7
3 6 : 1 0 2 2 3
1 6 6 25 Richard Mayer. 58 4 8 . 3 9
3 6 : 1 5
2 2 4 1 6 7 7 ABenyehudah, 16
4 8 : 5 2
3 6 : 1 7 2 2 5 5 8
18 J eanni e Bas t one, 34 4 9 : 0 9
3 6 : 3 1 2 2 6
5 9 2 Alexandra Finger, 62 4 9 : 4 0
3 6 : 3 7
2 2 7 168 61 Thomas Walczak, 48
5 0 : 4 9
3 6 : 4 0
2 2 8 6 0 18 Mary Fields, 41
5 0 : 5 5
3 6 : 4 5 2 2 9 169
8 Wi l l i a m Pi s a n o , 1 5 5 1 : 2 1
3 6 : 5 0 2 3 0
170 9 K Green . 15
5 1 : 2 2
3 6 : 5 2
231 6 1 12 BillieGail Moten, 59
5 1 : 3 2
3 7 : 0 0
2 3 2 6 2
19 Meg Wronker, 41 5 1 : 4 6
3 7 : 0 1 2 3 3
6 3 8 Gretchen Leach, 29 5 1 : 4 9
3 7 : 0 7
2 3 4 171 10 R Jenkins, 16
5 3 : 0 2
3 7 : 0 7 2 3 5 1 7 2
1 Edward Finkelstein, 75 5 3 : 4 8
3 7 : 2 2 2 3 6 6 4
3 Dolly Finkelstein, 67 5 3 : 4 9
3 7 : 2 8 2 3 7
173 26 Victor Stemberg, 53
5 6 : 3 0
3 7 : 3 4
2 3 8 174 11 J Pacheco, 16
5 8 : 1 7
3 7 : 3 8 2 3 9 1 7 5
12 Alex Rodriguez. 15 5 9 : 2 1
3 7 : 5 3 2 4 0
1 1 7 6
13 SMaisonet. 15 1: 00: 2
1997 Li ncol n Hal l Road Races
Photos by Joanna Nash
The overal l wi nners of the
1996 Li ncol n Hal l 5M
received their trophies:
Mike Guastella, 1st;
Odis Sanders, 2nd;
Chad Kurtz, 3rd Men
Jean Chodnicki, 1st;
Ellen Brach, 2nd;
Linda Filar, 3rd Women.
And they're of
240 runners nished
this year's
Lincoln Hall 5 Miler
3 7
30:02+33:49+35:44= 1:39:35
31:15+34:32+34:52=1:40:39
32:02+35:56+36:52=1:44:50
31:02+34:27+39:26=1:44:55
Lincoln Hall 5M Team Results for NYRRC Grand Prix Series
O P E N T E A M S
Women' s Teams :
1 s t Wa r r e n S t r e e t 2 9 : 5 9 + 3 0 : 0 6 + 3 1 : 4 8 = 1 : 3 1 : 5 3
Jean Chodni cki +Li nda Fi l ar +Una Br oder i ck
2 n d R u n n e r s E d g e 3 0 : 0 2 + 3 3 : 4 9 + 3 5 : 4 4 = 1 : 3 9 : 3 5
Ellen Brach+Kimberly Pepe+Laura Gluf
3 r d P l a i n v i e w O l d B e t h p a g e 3 1 : 1 5 + 3 4 : 3 2 + 3 4 : 5 2 = 1 : 4 0 : 3 9
Donna Rubin+Linda Ottaviano+Margaret Marascia
4 t h B o h e m i a T r a c k C l u b 3 2 : 0 2 + 3 5 : 5 6 + 3 6 : 5 2 = 1 : 4 4 : 5 0
Diane Gordon+Betty Horstmann+Heien Visgauss
5 t h No r t h p o r t Ro a d Ru n n e r s 3 1 : 0 2 + 3 4 : 2 7 + 3 9 : 2 6 = l : 4 4 : 5 5
Kathryn Martin+Carolyn Poppe+Carolyn Poppe
Men' s Teams;
1st Warren St reet Soci al and At hl et i c Cl ub 25: 23+25: 32+26: 11+26: 20+26: 28=2: 09: 54
M. Guast el l a+C. Kur t z+C. St r acher +J. St emm+P. Pet er son
2 n d B e l l mo r e S t r i d e r s 2 5 : 5 3 + 2 6 : 0 0 + 2 7 : 1 5 + 2 7 : 2 8 + 2 8 : 0 2 = 2 : 1 4 : 3 8
H. Penn+A. Cigliano+R. Malone+B. Cloherty+R. Degirmenci
3 r d Ru n n e r s E d g e 2 5 : 4 1 + 2 7 : 2 1 + 2 8 : 0 0 + 2 8 : 2 3 + 2 8 : 4 3 = 2 : 1 8 : 0 8
D. DiDonato+D. Brach+R. Anastasio+J. Michels+D. Lampasi
4 t h Ta c o n i c R o a d R u n n e r s 2 6 : 0 4 + 2 7 : 3 0 + 2 8 : 5 3 + 2 8 : 5 7 + 2 9 : 1 0 = 2 : 2 2 : 1 4
P. Richey+C. Creel+R. Ashby+N. Caswell+J. Porcaro
5th Plainview Old Bethpage Road Runners Club 28:10+28:30+29:13+29:26+30:25=2:25:44
M. Halsey+P. Englehart+A. Porter+S. Rand+M. Turkovich
6 t h A s t o r i a P a r k Ru n n e r s Cl u b 2 7 : 1 3 + 2 9 : 2 8 + 2 9 : 4 1 + 3 0 : 3 6 + 3 4 : 3 9 = 2 : 3 1 : 3 7
L. Tipan+R. Candelario+J. Villa+S. Rey+J. Roche
7 t h M i l l r o s e A t h l e t i c C l u b 3 2 : 3 3 + 3 2 : 3 8 + 3 4 : 4 6 + 3 8 : 5 5 + 3 9 : 1 7 = 2 : 5 8 : 0 9
M A S T E R S T E A M S
Women's Teams:
1 s t B o h e m i a T r a c k C l u b
diane Gordon+Betty Horstmann+Helen Visgauss
2nd Plainview Old Bethpage Road Runners Club
Linda Ottaviano+Margaret Marascia+Andrea Otto
3rd Warren Street Soci al and Athl eti c cl ub
Anna Thomhill+Brenda Seidner-Reilly+Billie Gail Moten
Team's Total Running Time
32: 02+35: 56+36: 52=1: 44: 50
34:32+34:52+36:17=1:45:41
33:13+36:10+51:32=2:00:55
Men's Teams:
1st Runner' s Edge
Dan Brach+Robert Anastasio+John Lupski
2 n d Ta c o n i c R o a d R u n n e r s
Rick Ashby + Nick Caswell+Joe Porcaro
3r d Ast or i a Par k Runner s Cl ub
Luis Tipan+Jose Villa+Seran Rey
4th Warren Street Soci al and Athl eti c Cl ub
Hugh Sweeney+Carlo Russo+Tim Hassall
5th Planview Old Bethpage Road Runners Club
Alan Porter+Christopher McKnight+Warren Steinert
6t h Mi l l r os e At hl et i c Cl ub
Dariusz Luniewski+Alan Fairbrother+Bob Colton
Team's Total Running Time
27:21 +28:00+29:22= 1:24:43
28:53+28:57+29:10= 1:27:00
27:13+29:14+30:36=1:27:30
29:17+29:45+30:00=1:29:02
29:13+30:49+32:57=1:32:59
32:33+32:38+34:46=1:39:57
A Mountain Resort in the European Tradition
By the family that inspired
"The Sound of Music"
Trapp Family Cooperative Housing, Inc.
41 Trapp Hill Road (800) 826-7000
Stowe, VT 05672 (800) 253-8511
91 Runner s Fi ni sh Fi r st
Doubi e Ar ch Tr ai i Race
Beautiful weather, a street fair and a great deal of enthusiasm greeted the Flag Day running of the rst Double Arch Trail
Race in Ossining June 14. Race directors Neil Woolf and Bill Kress laid out an unusual 5K course. The initial and nal legs of this
"trail" included a set of concrete steps! When asked how long this 5K course was, they admitted, "long."
The Ossining police department was out in full force to support the road crossings. One strategically placed water stop
allowed runners three opportunities to drink. Little pink ags and able volunteers kept everyone on course. Locker rooms and
showers were available for freshening up, and bagels and juice and a popular Taconic beverage were offered nishers at the Ossining
Community center.
Trophies were unique to this celebration of the Old Croton Aqueduct: bricks with engraved placques. Adidas, New Balance
and Asics contributed running shoes to further reward the winners. Finishers were also presented not only race T-shirts, but little
ags, in honor of the Flag Day celebration. With over 90 nishers in this maiden run, Ossining hopes to turn this into an annual
event. We wish them the best of luck.
1 J o s h I r w i n , 1 9 2 1 : 3 4 3 2 M i k e C a r n e y , 4 2 2 9 : 3 5 6 2 R o y 0 1 e e t , 4 9 3 5 : 0 8
2 J o h n A l b a n e s e , 3 5 2 3 : 0 6 3 3 L e e S a r o k e n , 4 9 2 9 : 3 7 6 3 S e t h Wo o l f , 1 5 3 5 : 3 1
3 G r e g P e r e z , 1 5 2 3 : 2 4 3 4 C r a i g B o t t r i l l , 3 5 2 9 : 4 0 6 4 S t a n G o l d s t e i n , 6 2 3 5 : 3 7
4 R o b K a t z , 1 9 2 3 : 3 9 3 5 D a v e C r a v e n , 3 0 2 9 : 4 5 6 5 G e o r g e B y r n e , 6 7 3 5 : 4 3
5 G l e n n M c C a r t h y , 3 9 2 3 : 4 1 3 6 S t a c y Wa l l a c h , 5 3 3 0 : 0 5 6 6 J e s s i c a Wo o l f . 4 7 3 6 : 1 6
6 J a c k B r e n n a n , 4 8 2 4 : 1 2 3 7 F r a n c i s c o H e r m i d a 3 0 : 1 5 6 7 B i l l C u i T i e , 5 l 3 6 : 2 0
7 J o s h L o w e l l , 2 4 2 4 : 1 3 3 8 E d P o w e r s , 5 3 3 0 : 3 6 6 8 E d w a r d F a l c o n e , 4 3 3 6 : 2 1
8 J a s o n We i n , 2 5 2 4 : 1 4 3 9 Wi l l i a m H i g g i n s , 3 8 3 0 : 3 7 6 9 A n d r e a S c h o r r , 3 3 3 6 : 2 2
9 A l a n T u m e r , 5 3 2 4 : 3 8 4 0 J a m e s W h a l e n , 5 5 3 1 : 0 0 7 0 P e t e r K a t z , 3 2 3 6 : 3 8
1 0 K e v i n L o w r y , 5 0 2 4 : 3 9 4 1 R o b e r t Mi l l e r , 4 6 3 1 : 0 3 7 1 G a r y P a l mi e t t o , 4 0 3 6 : 5 0
1 1 R o n D u b e , 4 8 2 4 : 4 3 4 2 C h r i s S h a w , 3 4 3 1 : 0 9 7 2 M i t c h e l l Yo n k l e r , 4 3 3 7 : 1 7
1 2 Ch r i s t o p h e r Go r ma n 2 4 : 4 6 4 3 Kr i s t e n Ma s s e y, 2 2 3 1 : 1 9 7 3 Bo b At t i n e l l y, 3 2 3 7 : 4 0
13 Bob Edmonds, 54 24:47 44 Ri chard Sel i gson, 50 31:31 74 Donato Gi useppi , Jr. 37:04
1 4 D a n i e l A m r i c k , 1 5 2 4 : 5 9 4 5 B r a d L e a c h , 4 4 3 1 : 4 6 7 5 E l l e n M e e , 3 8 3 8 : 0 3
1 5 J o e l T r a c e , 5 6 2 5 : 4 1 4 6 K a t h y C o x , 2 6 3 1 : 5 0 7 6 D e n n i s M o r r i s s e y , 4 1 3 8 : 0 4
1 6 F r e d R e g e r , 3 7 2 5 : 5 7 4 7 C h a r l e s L e e r h s e n , 4 8 3 1 : 5 1 7 7 K a y B a x t e r , 4 7 3 9 : 1 1
1 7 L e w V a s q u e z , 4 7 2 6 : 0 5 4 8 J o h n O r r , 6 2 3 1 : 5 5 7 8 M i c h a e l B r i t v e n , 1 1 3 9 : 1 2
1 8 J i m J a c k m a n , 3 4 2 6 : 0 5 4 9 A c h m e d M c C r u d d l e 3 1 : 5 7 7 9 A B r i t v e n , 4 1 3 9 : 1 3
19 Emmy St oc k er, 39 26: 42 50 Di c k Mur phy, 64 32: 01 80 Dean J aeger, 28 40: 03
2 0 S u s a n M e n z , 3 5 2 6 : 4 2 5 1 D a n i e l l e S c h a e f f e r 3 2 : 1 0 8 1 V i c k i B r o c k h a u s e n 4 0 : 0 5
2 1 L e o G o r ml e y , 5 0 2 6 : 4 6 5 2 S t e v e Q u i n n , 5 0 3 2 : 11 8 2 F l o r e n t i s a D i ma , 2 0 4 0 : 1 5
2 2 D a v e O To o l e , 4 9 4 6 : 4 9 5 3 Te r r y O ' H a g e n , 3 2 3 2 : 1 4 8 3 Mi k e I p p o l i t o , 5 4 4 0 : 4 9
23 Er i c Rei chenber g, 39 27: 08 54 Thomas Mcl nt yr e, 44 32: 20 84 Lor r ai ne Wai t man, 49 41: 04
24 Vi ncent Jul i ano, 48 27: 43 55 Kat y Qui nn, 47 33: 00 85 Jessi ca Gi oseppi , 15 41: 40
25 Jonat hon Jef f er son 28: 05 56 Anne Budl ong, 44 33: 04 86 Laur en At t i nel l y, 31 41: 57
2 6 J o h n Ga i n e , 3 0 2 8 : 1 2 5 7 Mi c h a e l Ha r r i s , 3 9 3 3 : 1 3 8 7 Sy l v i e Tu r q u i t i l , 3 5 4 2 : 11
2 7 A r n i e S c h o r r , 3 6 2 8 : 2 1 5 8 T h o ma s Mc l n t y r e , 1 5 3 3 : 1 4 8 8 A n d r e a N a s h , 8 4 2 : 1 2
2 8 J o h n F l y n n , 3 1 2 8 : 2 9 5 9 A l e x B r e n n a n . 1 0 3 4 : 1 9 8 9 E l i z a b e t h B r e n n a n , 1 0 4 1 : 1 6
2 9 D a n i e l C a s s i d y, 3 9 2 9 : 1 9 6 0 D a n C i a r c i a , 4 0 3 4 : 2 7 9 0 J o a n Mc K e r r o w, 4 9 4 9 : 4 7
3 0 E r i c G o l d s t e i n , 2 9 2 9 : 2 4 6 1 B i l l F r a t t o l a , 3 8 3 4 : 5 4 9 1 M a r y Wh a l e n . 5 0 5 3 : 4 0
31 Lesl ey Mor r i sey, 41 29: 30
TRRC Cleans Up At Coyote 5K
June 15,1997
Many Taconic Road Runners traveled to the Coyote 5k to celebrate Father's Day by running in this mammoth race. The
following list of nishers was available at press time. The editor apologizes to anyone who was missed.
O v e r a l l / N a m e / T i m e / P a c e 1 8 6 D o n n y L u t r i c k , 4 2 M 2 0 : 1 5 6 : 3 0
3
Michael Slinskey, 28M 1 4 : 5 6
4 : 4 8 2 4 4
Joseph Jeraci, 30M
2 0 : 5 6
6:43
9 John Cunningham, 31M
15:30 4 : 5 9
2 7 5 Arthur Weisberg, 52M
2 1 : 2 7 6 : 5 3
1 0
Phil Richey, 39M 15: 31
4 : 5 9
283 Rudi Einhorn, 61M 2 1 : 3 0 6:54
11 Francis Burdett, 32M
15:35 5 : 0 0
2 9 3 Ed McLaughlin, 50M
21: 37 6 : 5 7
2 4
Greg Diamond, 40M 1 6 : 1 2 5 : 1 2
3 1 5
Nancy Young, 4IF
2 1 : 5 5 7 : 0 2
2 7 Alonso Rendon, 25M
1 6 : 1 4 5 : 1 3
319 Lee Saroken, 49F
2 2 : 0 0 7:04
4 0
Tom Piazza, 27M
16:43 5: 22
344 Carol Hansen, 51F 22: 18 7 : 1 0
4 8
Stephen Durso. 32M
16:59 5: 27
383 Mike Carney, 42M
22: 59 7 : 2 3
5 0
Douglas Miller, 37M
1 7 : 0 0
5 : 2 7 4 0 8
Jaime Weisberg, 20F 2 3 : 1 5 7 : 2 8
6 0 Bill Foley, 37M
1 7 : 2 4 5: 35
4 3 3 Tom Edgette, 38M
23:31 7: 33
7 6
Justin Kelley, 40M 1 7 : 5 3
5: 45
4 6 0 Michael O'Shaughnessy, 62M 23: 57 7 : 4 2
9 1 Seth Schild, 30M
18:17 5: 52
6 0 2 Kathleen D'Ottavio, 55F
2 6 : 0 7 8 : 2 3
1 0 7
Jack Brennan, 55M 1 8 : 3 9
5 : 5 9 7 8 9 Michelle Reger, 7F
2 9 : 0 2 9 : 2 0
11 3 Barbara Brittan, 31F
1 8 : 4 9 6 : 0 3
7 9 0 Fred Reger, 37M 2 9 : 0 2
9 : 2 0
1 6 8
Christopher Downing, 40M
1 9 : 5 2 6 : 2 3
176
Nancy Venegas, 30F
20: 02 6: 26
3 9
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