Taconic Running Life

Spring 2008

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Monthly Club Meetings

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May 14th
June 11th
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Sybil Ludington 50K April 26th

Mother’s Day 5K May 11th
NCN 5K June 1st
Putnam County 8miler July 4th

Men Age 65-69 NYRR Men Age 50-54 NYRR

Runner of the Year Runner of the Year
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 From the Editor
George Grenier

Spring is here and the our race

season is in full swing. Four big
race days down and many more RRCA Certified Running Coach
to come. On top of that, many
members, including myself, are
in the final phase of training for
a spring marathon. Saturday long
runs have become a whining ses-
sion to air our aches and pains to
someone who might understand.
For me, I have lost my main
training partner to a stress fracture and ever since, have been
fighting my own pains. My hope for Boston at this point; to have
fun, hang out with other runners, party hard after the race and just
try to get through the with as little pain as possible, in a reason-
able amount of time.

One of the most popular questions this month on our Yahoo

group had to do with sports doctors. In response to this we have
introduced a new health segment. This month we meet Dr. Stuart
Weitzman a TRRC member and a Chiropractor with an office in
Bedford Hills. His insight will hopefully get more of us to the
start line healthy and strong.

Member, Susan Riley has written a review of runner and author

Benjamin Cheever’s book . Strides: Running Through History
with an Unlikely Athlete. I trust you will enjoy it and hopefully
we can encourage these members and others to continue to con-
tribute and make this publication more interesting than ever.

Finally, in an effort to be more environmentally friendly, the club

will be offering the newsletter in electronic ‘pdf’ format. If you
choose to receive this version, you will save a couple of bucks off
your yearly membership dues and you will be offsetting your car-
bon footprint. Details on how to subscribe to the electronic ver-
sion will be available soon.

Peace,
George

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 President's Column
Ed McLaughlin
Lee and I have been traveling for
most of March, so we've been a
bit out of touch with what's been
happening. We missed the St.
Patrick's Day races, but under-
stand that our first-time race
directors, John Intile and Guy
Rotondo, did a great job.
Congratulations!
The Taconic Road Runners Club
has a motto: FACTA NON VERBA. This Latin phrase literally
translates as "Deeds not words". Two Taconics have recently
demonstrated that they live up to this standard. Praise goes to
Steve Calidonna and Tom Maile both of whom were awarded
"Runner of the Year" in their respective age groups by the New
York Road Runners Club. Truly a case of FACTA NON
VERBA.
An update on the Harry Neeson memorial: there will be a cele-
bration to commemorate Harry (someone who knew what Facta
Non Verba meant) on April 13, the anniversary of Harry’s pass-
ing; it will be a gathering at the newly planted tree at Downing
Park followed by a short run and refreshments. The time will be
12:00 noon . Carol Neeson will be in attendance. This will mark
the “official” unveiling of the memorial plaque and tree.
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Our next two events are, by far, my favorites on our schedule:
Mudders & Grunters, and "Sybil". Both are special events.
M&G is oldest trail race in the area, edging out Leatherman's
Loop by a bit. Lee likes to remind me that she participated in the
very first Leathermans's event. I then remind her that I partici-
pated in the first Sybil (not the 50K, but there used to be a short-
er run as well).
Sybil has a lot of history, going back to April 26, 1777 (I'm sure
you'll agree that Sybil clearly embodied a Facta Non Verba spir-
it). TRRC didn't catch up with Sybil until 30 years ago when we
decided that it would be a good idea to simulate Sybil's route. It
is one of the premier ultramarathons in the New York area, and
certainly is the most challenging and scenic.
Forget the New York Marathon, forget Boston, if you want to
really understand what FACTA NON VERBA means then you
should plan on completing a Sybil 50K before you hang up your
running shoes.
P.S: Steve and Katy Quinn are now firmly ensconced in The
Republic of Texas, and have applied for visas to return to New
York later this year.
Yours truly,
Myles O'Rhodes
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 Tales of a Winter Warrior - A Snowshoe Shoe Double Header
Nick Jubok
Nothing clears the cobwebs out of your head better than the
blast of cold air you get when you open the door and its only
12 degrees outside, and there's 12" of new powder glistening
in the morning sun. While most of New England was digging
out from this latest snowstorm, us die-hard snowshoers were
going to take advantage of the perfect conditions with the two
races that were on tap for that weekend. Luckily I had gone
out the night before to clear the first 8" so getting out of the
driveway early in the morning was not problem.
The first up was the Covered Bridge 4 miler, at the base of Mt
Greylock in Adams Ma. Again, conditions were perfect with
10-12" of new powder over a base of almost 18". The race
started across an open field, which allowed the "runners" to
spread out before entering the woods. Position was every-
thing, as once on the single track in the woods, passing would
be the real work. Step off the track and you could end up in
snow almost up to your knee. We climb for the first mile and
a half, sucking in the cold air and getting warmed up real fast.
Finally, over the top of the mountain and now the real fun
begins.
The cleats on the bottoms of the shoes have a hard time grap-
ping into all the powder so we start to slip slide our way down
the other side. No choice but to pick up the pace, go with the
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flow, hang on and enjoy the ride. This is my favorite part of
the race. Running/sliding down the hill, avoiding some trees,
trying to grab onto others for balance, powder is flying every-
where. The sun is out, not a cloud in the sky; it doesn't get
any better those this! I can see two guys not far in front of
me….Quarter mile to go, back into the open field, I manage
to pass those two runners and finish 8th in a respectable 42:58
One race down, we'll see what tomorrow brings.
Sundays race was the Hollockville Pond 5 miler. What a dif-
ference a day makes. The warmer temperatures from yester-
day afternoon and the cold nighttime temps have caused the
snow to become crusty. The snowmobiles have also been out
and packed some of the course into hardpan. Not to mention
the 2 big climbs in this race and tired legs from yesterday. I
already know that this one is going to be ugly.
Once again, we start with a climb, only this time it's on the
hard packed snowmobile trail. This can best be described like
running on blacktop wearing football cleats. By the end of
the first mile, my legs are shot, and I know its going to be a
long morning. At last, into the woods, anything to help keep
my mind off my burning quads. I'm far enough back in the
pack that the trail thru the crusty snow has been well broken
up. This offers me little comfort. I can't imagine how hard the
leaders are working to run though this stuff! Plus it seems
that we are not any real trail, but just following ribbons and
bushwhacking our way thru the state forest.
Down into the ravine we go, again, hanging onto trees to slow
us down, across a small creek and start the 400-foot climb up
the other side. The last thing you want is to get your snow-
shoes wet, the snow sticks and the cleats ice up, like running
with a golf ball under the ball of your foot. It's a slow go and
there are so many switchbacks, that you can see people that
you think are close but are 100s of yards in front of you. It
seems we all crawling. Yahoo, finally I can see the sky, I've
reached the top. Only rolling hills and a half mile downhill
to the finish, but even those small rolling hills need to be
walked at this point. I'm toast. The finish line is in sight,
thank God. No passing for me today, I'm the one getting
passed today. I finish 14th in 1:07:12.
While there were a small handful of runners that did both
races, this was definitely a race to do on fresh legs. Would I
change anything for next year? Probably not!
 Reviews
Susan Riley

Cheever, Benjamin. Strides:

Running Through History
with an Unlikely Athlete. NY: Rodale, 2007.

In this heartfelt, but very
scattershot narrative nonfic-
tion book, local author
Cheever melds the history
of running as sport with his
own personal experience as
an unlikely athlete who
turned into a runner.
In 1977, as an out-of-shape
copy editor at Reader's
Digest who was stuck in a
difficult marriage, Cheever
decided to start biking to
work. At first it was tortur-
ous. Over time, the effort
level decreased and
Cheever became hooked on fitness. When he added running to
his routine, he realized that he had found the activity that would
change his life. He became more and more involved in the sport
and lost 30 lbs, while increasing in confidence as his body grew
leaner and stronger.
Cheever's descriptions of his own running career form the most
interesting and emotionally involving parts of this book. I was
particularly intrigued by his list of 26.2 "top" books about run-
ning and enjoyed his brief reviews of them, and noted a few for
my own personal reading. In contrast, his anecdotes about the
history of running beginning in 490 BC, and name-dropping of
noted individuals in the field are much less successful.
If you're like me and prefer to sort of blip by the parts that aren't
of interest, you'll still find plenty to enjoy in this book. I'm sure
you'll recognize many of his favorite running routes and trails
and will also identify with his true love of the sport. This book
had mixed reviews; the New York Times Book Review was very
negative, but other publications such as Booklist and Publishers
Weekly were much more positive and enthusiastic. Strides is
available in most public libraries in Westchester.
<note about me: Susan Riley has enjoyed a long career as a
librarian throughout Westchester County and is currently the
Director of the Mount Kisco Public Library. She describes her-
self as possibly the world's worst runner. >

2007 Taconic Road Runner Awards

Tom Maile

Our Holiday Weekend party last December was the venue for our
annual Award presentations. This is the occasion when we can
honor our outstanding members both for their running perform-
ances and for their backbone support of the Club.
Our Runners of the Year, Jane Lundy and Steve Calidonna, both
had extraordinary years facing the stiffest competition around.
This is a repeat award for both of these outstanding runners. For
her never ending support of the Club, her management of our 1st
place Women's Vets team, and her own successful running and
racing Cathy Groneman was proclaimed Member of the Year.
Greg Diamond was awarded Taconic Team MVP, entering the
Vet's age-group with a bang. Greg is also our webmaster and
membership maven.
The Watermeister Award went to Dave Pacchiana who did a
super job managing the Saturday morning water stops. George
Grenier earned the Rookie of the Year Award for his very timely
and important contributions as the new Editor of the TRL, organ-
izer of the weekend Katonah runs, and for his sage and fresh
advice as a new Board member.
We always realize that our volunteers, officers and others who
contribute their time and effort in support of the Club, in addition
to their own time spent running, do so with the blessing of their
spouses and families. The 2007 Spouses of the Year award went
to Jean Porcaro and Steve Rubenstein. Thanks again to Jean and
Steve, not only for enabling Joe and Karen, but for your own
individual contributions.
2007 also brought two new award categories. The Harry Neeson
Facta Non Verba Award will be presented each year to the Club
member who beast exemplified Harry's spirit and tenacity. Fran
Pisano was the inaugural winner. The second award is probably
not destined to be an annual presentation. Rich Adamski was
awarded the first, and hopefully last, Taconic "Pisca Non Peda"
Award. Rich was thanked for his sixteen plus years as Treasurer
and for all his other support over the years. Rich is a three sport
athlete; running, fishing and golf. While a runner, it seems fish-
ing is his real forte, it certainly couldn't be golf. Thus the "Pisca
Non Peda".
Congratulations and thanks to all the Award winners from the
members of the TRRC. All well deserved.

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 Northh Countyy News
5K Race
New Venue - New Time
28th Annual Road Race
Presented by Taconic Road Runners
www.runner.org

Sunday June 1, 2008

FDR State Park
Yorktown, NY
Awards
3:30 PM Cash Awards
Male and Female Overall $100, $50, $25
Masters $50 (1st place only)
Parking Lot 1 Age-Group Awards
North County News Race Sweatshirt
Register on-line at www.active.com
Register by mail postmarked by May 26th
TRRC members - $13 non-members - $15
Race day registration - Open 2pm-3:15pm - $20 all
T-Shirts to 1st 150 registered
Questions or to volunteer please contact the race directors:
Tom Maile (914) 736-5254 or Barbara Brittan (914) 747-7431
North County News 5k Official Entry Form (may be duplicated)
I know that running a trail race is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter and run unless I am medically able and proper-
ly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of a race official relative to my ability to safely complete the run. I understand that the
course involves water crossings of about 3 feet depth. I assume all risks associated with running in this event including, but not lim-
ited to: falls, deep water, contact with other participants, the effects of the weather, including temperature and/or humidity, traffic and
the conditions of the course, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts
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, FDR Park and all sponsors, their representatives and successors from all claims or liabilities of any
kind arising out of my participation in this event even though that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness 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 event for any legitimate purpose. I understand that bicycles, skateboards, baby joggers, roller skates or
blades, animals, and radio headsets are not allowed in the race and I will abide by this guideline.

Name:__________________________Date of Birth____/____/___Age race day ____ Sex M F

Address________________________________________________________________________
City________________________________________State______________Zip_______________
Email address__________________________________________Tee-shirt, size M___L___XL___
In case of emergency, contact:
Name____________________________________________________Phone_________________
Signature___________________________________Parent's or Guardian's signature if under 18)
Make check payable to TRRC. Send to TRRC, PO BOX 711, Shrub Oak, NY 10588

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 The Taconic Road Runners Club
With the Carmel Recreation and Parks Department -James R. Gilchrist, CPRP, Director
Present the 31st Annual

Sunday, August 3, 2008 at 8:45 AM

SYCAMORE PARK, Long Pond Road, Mahopac, NY
3 MILE RUN followed by a ½ MILE SWIM
DIVISIONS: Individual and Team (One Runner, One Swimmer)
AWARDS: Top 3 Male and Female Overall, Ten-Year Age Groups, and Top 5 Teams

REGISTRATION
Register by mail postmarked by July 28:
N TRRC Members $20
N Non members $25
N Team member (both members of team must register) $18 each
N Make checks payable to TRRC PO Box 711, Shrub Oak, NY 10588
N OR Register online at active.com
Race day registration (7:30-8:30): Individual entrant $30 Team members $20 each

Race Directors: Karen Davies (914) 302-2082 kldavies1@aol.com Ted Pernicano tedscomp01@aol.com

Directions: From Taconic State Parkway, take Rte. 6 East toward Mahopac for approx. 8 miles. You will pass the Jefferson Valley Mall, Somers
Commons Mall, the town of Mahopac, and K-Mart/Key Foods on the right side. The road widens, and Valley Market/Citgo are on the left. Turn
left onto Long Pond Rd./ Crane Rd. (green park sign on corner). Go 1.5 miles and bear left at fire station. Entrance to Sycamore Park is 0.2 mile past
fire station on the left.
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BIATHLON Registration Form NOTE: Each member of a team must complete a form

CHECK ONE: Individual race, TRRC member_________ Individual race, non member_________ Team member__________

Name_____________________________________________________ Teammate’s name (if applicable)_______________________

Circle: Male Female DOB _______/_______/________ Age Race Day________________

Address__________________________________________________ City______________________ State_____ Zip____________

Phone___________________________ E-mail______________________________________________ T-shirt: S M L XL

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY CONTACT:________________________________________________________PHONE:____________________

I know that running a road race and swimming in open water are potentially hazardous activities. I should not participate unless I am medically able
and properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of a race official relative to my ability to safely complete the run and/or swim. I assume all
risks associated with running and swimming in this event including, but not limited to: falls, deep water, contact with other participants, the effects of
the weather, including temperature and/or humidity, traffic and the conditions of the course, all such risks being known and appreciated by me.
Having read this waiver and knowing these facts 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, Town of Carmel and all sponsors, their representatives and successors from all claims or
liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in this event even though that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness 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 event for any legitimate purpose. I understand that bicycles, skateboards, baby joggers, roller skates or blades, animals, and radio headsets are
not allowed in the race and I will abide by this guideline.

Signature (Parent’s or Guardian’s if under 18)__________________________________________________ Date________________

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 Team Racing
Taconic Teams Score Again in New York
Tom Maile
2007 was another good year for the Taconic racing teams that
compete in the New York Road Runners Club Championship
Series. There are probably 40 to 50 Taconics who participate in
the dozen or so races every year and the competition is fierce.
The biggest powerhouses in the area including the Central Park
Track Club, Westchester Track Club, Warren Street, Urban
Athletics, Millrose, NYAC and many, many others are our com-
petition. The runners have a special club corral that puts them
right at the front of the start for the races, which range from a 5K
all the way up to the NYC Marathon.
We are strongest in the 40, 50 and 60+ age groups although we
have some very successful Open runners as well. The men's 40's
team came in 4th place overall. It was a tough year for them as
many of their runners were unavailable or injured over the year.
The 50's team, led by Steve Calidonna, Joe Porcaro and Greg
Diamond was once again the best of the Veterans, decisively
outscoring their nearest competition, the Nike Central Park Track
Club. After being the number one team for the last two years the
Taconic 60+ was edged out by the Greater New York Racing
Team. They vow revenge in 2008.
The Lady Taconics also had a very good year. Our strong 40's
team came in 2nd for the year and the 50's team was once again
number one. The competition among the women runners is every
bit as fierce as the men's team face and it is a tribute to their team
spirit, hard training and dedication to score so well year in and
year out. This year we will be fielding a 60's women's team that
will be very, very competitive.
If you are interested in going down to NY to race in this series
contact one of race captains. They are always glad to have more
team mates and you may be opened up to an aspect of running
that you haven't experienced yet. Being part of a team can pro-
vide added inspiration, motivation and fun.
Remaining schedule for 2008
5/3/08 - NYRR Half Marathon Grand Prix: Brooklyn -
5/17/08 - Healthy Kidney 10K - Central Park
6/07/08 - NYRR - New York Mini 10K - CP
6/15/08 - WABC Father's Day Fight Against Prostate Cancer 5M
7/19/08 - CPC Run for Central Park 4M - CP
8/16/08 - NYRR Team Championships 5M - CP - Double Points
9/06/08 - Fitness Magazine Mind, Body, Spirit Games 4M - CP
10/04/08 - Norwegian Festival Grete's Great Gallop 13.1M - CP
11/02/08 - ING New York City Marathon 26.2M
12/07/08 - NYRR Joe Kleinerman 10K - CP
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Oh What a Night...
Cathy Groneman
Once again, NYRR Club Night held on March 6, 2008 at the New
York Hilton was a festive affair that provided a wonderful oppor-
tunity for New York runners to exchange running shoes for danc-
ing shoes, running shorts for more dressy attire, and to mix and
mingle with fellow runners, who are competitors on the course
and friends off it.
The celebration of New York Road Runners 50th anniversary
was also a celebration of local running clubs, providing them
with an opportunity to shine, not the least of which was Taconic
Road Runners.
Taconic had 6 age group nominees: Steve Calidonna, Joe
Porcaro, Tom Maile, Greg Diamond, Jane Lundy and Carol
Hansen. The Taconic tables cheered the loudest for our nomi-
nees, and our winners: Tom Maile, who tied for first place with
Sidney Howard, and Steve Calidonna, who tied for first place
with Alan Ruben.
The cheering continued for our award-winning teams. The
Veteran Men (50+) took home the first place award, while the
Super Veteran Men (60+) finished the year in second place. The
Veteran Women finished in first place for the third consecutive
year.
There was more to the evening than awards, though. There was
an excellent dinner followed by ample opportunity for dancing,
and I understand Taconic attendees took full advantage of the
opportunity!
If you've not run with Taconic's teams, consider joining us this
year. We'd love to have you join us on the starting line (and in the
deli afterwards for coffee and bagels!)
 Are You Breaking the Law?
Dr. Stuart Weitzman
There is a great principle that
describes what we do to our-
selves as athletes and in everyday
life that Dr P. Michael Leahy pro-
poses. It is called the Law of
Repetitive Motion. It says that a
knot, ache or pain you feel in
your joints or muscles will be
affected or further damaged by
the time, reps and/or miles of
exercise you do. This damage is
then magnified by the amount of
force applied to the affected area while exerting your body. As
an athlete, perhaps you are putting yourself at risk by ignoring
your bodies warning signs, overtraining or not allowing sufficient
rest and recovery time. If so, then you are guilty of breaking the
law. This, my running friends, is how an ache or pain slowly
becomes a repetitive stress injury (overuse injury) or a cumula-
tive trauma disorder. Either of these unfortunate outcomes cause
you to take unwanted time off from workouts, necessitate treat-
ments, and/or could lead to permanent dysfunction.
The body has defense mechanisms in place when attempting to
repair these overused areas. It does so by forming adhesions and
scar tissue. This action could be effective in protecting us from
further damage if we stopped the activities that caused them.
However, if you choose to ignore the subtle warning signs, these
areas with adhesions and scar tissue will become less pliable, less
efficient, less elastic and more susceptible to further injury. This
can then cause a negative feedback loop that interferes with nor-
mal function and joint biomechanics thereby limiting one's abili-
ty to perform at desired levels.
So What Can you Do? What are your options?
You can do nothing and hope that it goes away. In many cases
the pain, pulling or sensation can go away, but the problem may
still be there. I have seen many people that continually struggle
with the same injury depending on how intense their training gets
2008 Summer Youth Track Program
Rich Nash
It seems as if we just closed the books on the 2007 season and the
2008 program is upon us shortly. My many many thanks to peo-
ple behind the scenes especially with the enormous amount of
paperwork and the tedious tasks involved with registration. Some
of these people include Deb Kenny, Karen Davies, Cathy
Groneman, and last summer Nick Jubok, who work tireless for
the program donating their many hours of volunteer work for its
success.
This year we will have our usual kick off meeting with the coach-
es and the administration to discuss new ideas, program changes,
staff, equipment, etc., sometime in either April or May depending
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by ignoring the problem. This is an option, but the worst one
because ignoring a problem will not make it completely go away.
These nagging problems that "come with the territory" will slow-
ly and perpetually creep up on you until it is happening more fre-
quently throughout the year. These are ticking time bombs that
are just waiting to put you on a long and unnecessary break.
You can go to a provider that may not understand the demands of
training on the body. This person can give you a short-term solu-
tion that may not address the cause, such as "Stop doing that" or
"Lay off it for a while" (everyone loves to hear those), they may
prescribe NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatories) and/or
palliative modalities to deal with the pains and discomfort, but
they may not address the function of your body and how it relates
to the tissues and joints.
Or you can go to a provider that understands running and train-
ing that wants to see you not only get back to what you love
doing comfortably, but excelling at it. There are techniques that
get rid of adhesions in the muscles, ligaments, tendons, and
nerves which restore normal function to the affected area.
Myofascial Release Techniques, Active Release, PNF stretching
and adjustments to the spine, pelvis and extremities to restore
proper movement to the joints that the tissues attach to are high-
ly affective forms of this type of therapy.
I love running, training and camaraderie. It is my mission to help
people get back to doing what they love to do. I am a member of
the TRRC and I run in many of the races. As a Chiropractor, I
like to look at the mechanics of the whole body as it relates to this
problem. I am trained and certified in the techniques mentioned
in this article.
If you have any questions or would like more information about
what I do, please do not hesitate to email me at
DrStu@DrStuartWeitzman.com, go to my website
www.DrStuartWeitzman.com
on the availability of most coaches as it is essential to have their
feedback on all issues.
Fortunately we were able to have the Somers High School track
in 2007 unlike 2006 because of ongoing construction. The venue
should be even better this season as this facet is just about com-
plete although adjoining construction will be in full swing. For
this reason, please pay attention to signs and program instructions
for your safety.
If you would like to participate in the program ages 5 to 15, or
coach the students, please call me Rich Nash - 914-248-6363. It
is a fun thing to do by all and the mental rewards are great!
 Youth Corner
Roy Arnesen
As the spring road-racing season is upon us, the summer season
and the Summer Youth Program, headed by Rich Nash, and the
Summer Twilight Meets are just around the corner. The Summer
Youth running and track and field program features almost 400
children during the course of the summer running, getting fit,
learning about running and track & field, and of course having
fun! The program has also increased interest in the area in run-
ning and track and field that has greatly benefited our local high
school and middle school running and track and field programs.
The Summer Twilight meets on Tuesdays in the summer for the
last 25 years provides an opportunity for races and an introduc-
tion to many field events. In addition we have almost 50 high
school and college students who help each year with the program
and the meets, which is hopefully developing an in interest in
coaching in the future.
Many of our youth programs participants and "alumni" have
moved on to participate in cross country and track and field at the
middle school, high school, and college levels. Many of our local
TRRC youth program participants have competed this winter in
track and field and have excelled.
Several of our high schools have athletes from the TRRC youth
program and Summer Twilight Meets competing for their Winter
Track and Field programs and doing very well.
Manu Kumar of Yorktown, attended the Summer Youth Program
for several years at Somers and is now a sophomore, competing
for Yorktown High School. He was All League in Cross Country
and ran a 4:46 for 1600 meters which placed him second in his
League. Alex Moore of Yorktown participated in the Summer
Youth Program and later helped at the Summer Twilight Meets,
competes in the long jump and runs on the 4 x 800 meter relay
with a best time of 2:09. Dave Racciopo, who has volunteered
for several summers at out Summer Meets, now competes for
Sienna College in Cross Country and Track and Field. Mike
Burke also of Yorktown has also helped at our meets and at the
Summer Youth Program, competes for SUNY Cortlandt and runs
the 400-meter hurdles and has run 50.5 for 400 meters, as well as
1:59 for 800 meters.
Hendrick Hudson High School has several athletes now compet-
ing in college programs who have helped for years at our
Summer Track and Field Meets. Tom Yee is competing at Ithaca
in the javelin throw. Duke Hannigan, a pole-vaulter at Hendrick
Hudson is competing in track and field at Stony Brook. Alex
Raffio is also competing at Stony Brook and has cleared 6' 2" in
the high jump. Tom Flynn competed at Dickinson College for
four years in the field events after competing in and helping at
our summer meets for 6 plus years.
Peekskill High School has had a very successful winter track and
field season. Several of their athletes have competed in our
Summer Meets for several years. Catie Davis has been a regular
at the Summer Meets and had a great season in the 1500-meter
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race-walk, winning the Westchester County Meet, the League
Meet and the Section 1 Class B Meet. She also placed third in the
National Scholastic Indoor Track and Field Championship Meet,
earning All American honors with a time of 7:49 for a full mile.
Lawrence Campbell set the Section One 600 meter record at
1:20.40 and placed 4th in the New York State Championships in
the 600. Lawrence also competes each summer in our summer
meets. Ashley Ramsay, another summer meet participant had the
best triple jump in Section One at 37' 7". She won the Section
One State Qualifier meet in the triple jump.
Somers High School and Middle School have 20 plus athletes
who have participated in the summer program or have volun-
teered to work and help with the program. Rob Gorecki, a soph-
omore attended the program for several summers and placed
fourth in the 3200 meter run at the Section One Class B Meet
with a time of 10:17.4. Stephanie (10th) and Kaylee Hart (9th)
both attended the summer program for many years and had great
seasons for Somers High School running the middle distances.
Neil Hart, their father is one of our mainstay summer youth pro-
gram coaches. Sophomore Crosby Tillman, also attended the pro-
gram for years and was the League Champ in the 1500 meter
race-walk at 7:59.9 this winter season. Her father Dan Tillman is
also one of our dedicated summer youth coaches. Giuliana
Viglione attended the program and now volunteers and also had
a solid season for Somers, competing in the race-walk and the
1500 meter run. Avery Faeth who coaches the high jump in the
summer program was the League Champ in the high jump this
winter with a height of 5' 2". Her sister Megan, who coaches the
shot put and discus at the summer program was the league champ
in the shot put this winter and had a best throw of 34' 10".
Several Somers alumni continue to help with the program. Alex
Bean, who has helped for the past few summers, ran a 4:06 mile
and a 1:51 for 800 meters this winter for Georgetown. Niko
Viglione, another mainstay during the summer had a breakout
college for SUNY Cortlandt, running 1:53 for 800 meters and
2:59 on a 1200-meter distance medley leg. Alexandra Swiatocha
has volunteered for the past five years and is competing in the
pentathalon and heptathalon at Holy Cross College.
It is clear that we will see many more area Cross Country and
Track & Field stars coming out of the TRRC summer youth pro-
gram. Our area middle school and high school coaches are very
appreciative of having a feeder program such as this and are very
grateful to Rich Nash and TRRC!
The next TRRC Youth Cornerwill feature results from area youth
races. The Somers Joe Wynne Lions Club Invitational Track and
Field Meet on Saturday May 3rd at Somers High School will
have a 400 meter run on the track at 9:00AM for kids ages 5&
under to 14 years of age. Sign up at the Track. Check the TRRC
website for information.
 Summer Youth Program
Sponsored by Taconic Road Runners Club
In cooperation with the Somers Central School District

N The group will meet Monday and Thursday evenings from 6-7:30 p.m. for 90 minute workouts at
Somers High School track, from June 26th through August 7th 2008. Arrive 15 minutes early.
N Pre registration June 23 from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Primrose Elementary School.
N Ages 5- 18 welcome
N Program under the instruction of area NY State certified high school coaches
N Children grouped by age and ability with an NYS certified coach for each group
N Focus on fun, life fitness, running and field events
N Perfect for the beginners wanting to learn a sport or the experienced athlete looking to increase fitness for
any sport
N Training for the serious track and field athlete
N Fun competition in summer track and field events is optional (Summer Twilight Series - Tuesdays)
N Fee is $30 for membership, t-shirt, program, and picnic
N Scholarship available to a graduating senior or college undergraduate (2009)
N For information contact Rich Nash (914) 248-6363
N Registration limited to the first 200 applicants-early registration is encouraged
N Check the TRRC website, www.runner.org, for more information
N Program held rain or shine -- canceled when lightning

Please fill in all information and return to the address below

Participant’s name________________________________________________________________________________
Please print (first name) (last name)

Address________________________________________________________________________________________
(street) (City/town) (State) (Zip)

Phone number_______________________________

Parent’s name________________________________

Date of birth___________________Grade entering 2008__________

Mail checks payable to TRRC to P.O. Box 711, Shrub Oak, NY 10588
I know that track and field is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not allow my child to participate unless
medically able. We agree to abide by the coach's instructions relative to ability. We assume all risks associated with
running in this program, including but not limited to: falls, contact with other participants, the effects of the weather,
including high heat/humidity and the conditions of the facility. All such risk being known and appreciated by us.
Having read this waiver and knowing these effects and in consideration of you accepting my application, we for us
and for any one entitled to act on our behalf waive and release the Taconic Road Runners Club, the town of Somers
Somers Central School District, program coaches, and all sponsors, their representatives and successors from all
claims of liabilities of any kind arising out of participation in this event.

Parents signature ______________________________________________________________________________

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 Freezer Fives 2008
Joe Porcaro

Thanks to absolutely fabulous weather on February 3rd and cold
but bearable weather on February 17th the Taconic Freezer Fives
had a record turnout for both races. We had 167 participants at the
5K and another 137 at the 5 miler.
Breaking the grip of the Master's runners at these races, Jorge
Garcia, who is 15 years old, finished 18 seconds ahead of Jay
Duggan in the 5K for the win. The veteran runners prevailed in
the 5 miler with a win by Greg Diamond.
year-old Libby Lazare. Master's runner Suzanne LaBurt won the
5 miler in a time of 33:36. It's great to see some fast finishes by
really young runners.
Both events had a classic race within a race. The 60 to 69 age
group category was very competitive this year. Tom Power from
the NYAC won both races. He finished the 5k in a time of 21:45
and the 5 miler in a time of 35:37 out distancing Ray Marrero,
Tom Maile, and Leo Gormely who all finished within seconds of
each other.

As for the ladies, it was the reverse. Master's runner Laura Many thanks to all the volunteers who helped out, especially
DiMarino finished the 5k in a time of 19:42 just ahead of 15- those who did double duty by helping at both races.
Freezer 5k Results 41 31 10 Brad Shilling, 46 22:55 7:23
Sex Age Name, age Time Pace 42 32 11 Nicholas Sperenza, 46 22:56 7:23
1 1 0 Jorge Garcia, 15 17:34 5:40 43 33 12 Richard Collender, 45 23:15 7:30
2 2 0 Jay Duggan, 47 17:52 5:45 44 34 8 Thomas McShane, 51 23:27 7:33
3 3 0 Dan Isleib, 38 18:26 5:56 45 35 9 Mike Kelly, 50 23:33 7:35
4 4 1 Takashi Ogawa, 51 19:08 6:10 46 36 13 Robert Herde Jr., 43 23:35 7:36
5 5 2 Ken Pfaff, 53 19:12 6:11 47 37 1 Luke Speranza, 10 23:37 7:37
6 6 1 Andrew Vaccaro, 23 19:13 6:11 48 38 10 Jeff Dain, 51 23:38 7:37
7 7 1 Noah Pearce, 32 19:27 6:16 49 39 5 Roger Neibuhr, 33 23:41 7:38
8 8 1 Douglas Murray, 47 19:30 6:17 50 40 11 Ernest Joseph, 51 23:46 7:40
9 9 2 Paul Zanis, 44 19:36 6:19 51 41 6 Scott Seals, 39 23:47 7:40
10 1 0 Laura DiMarino, 41 19:42 6:21 52 42 5 Arthur Weisberg, 63 23:53 7:42
11 10 2 Ray Pryblyski, 36 19:44 6:21 53 11 3 Angela Sellman, 32 24:14 7:49
12 11 3 Jay Holbrook, 40 19:47 6:22 54 12 4 Andrea Fortino, 35 24:24 7:52
13 12 3 Scott Mosenthal, 55 19:50 6:23 55 43 2 Ryan Anderson, 15 24:26 7:52
14 2 0 Libby Lazare, 15 19:59 6:26 56 44 14 David Issac, 45 24:30 7:54
15 13 3 Patrick Leone, 34 20:04 6:28 57 45 12 Gary Steinel, 55 24:31 7:54
16 3 0 Jeanne Halloran, 29 20:23 6:34 58 13 1 Leah Londrigan, 21 24:34 7:55
17 4 1 Hannah Rose, 18 20:33 6:37 59 46 13 Michael Londrigan, 53 24:35 7:55
18 14 4 Bob Hermesch, 57 20:34 6:38 60 47 15 Nick Stanton, 40 24:40 7:57
19 15 4 Patrick Tobin, 45 20:39 6:39 61 14 2 Ericka Finan, 12 24:46 7:59
20 5 1 Tanya Mohatt, 30 20:41 6:40 62 48 7 Joseph Scarfone, 39 24:47 7:59
21 6 1 Jeanette Shelow-Macdou 20:44 6:41 63 49 8 Marc Panitz, 35 24:52 8:01
22 7 2 Kim Chalfin, 37 21:04 6:47 64 50 9 Bryant Pappas, 34 24:59 8:03
23 16 5 Doug Rose, 50 21:05 6:48 65 15 3 Karen Johnson, 49 25:00 8:03
24 17 6 Robert Albanese, 50 21:09 6:49 66 16 4 Ruth Littman, 44 25:03 8:04
25 18 1 Matthew Levy, 18 21:13 6:50 67 51 14 Frank Greene, 53 25:09 8:06
26 8 1 Carlie Brittan, 14 21:17 6:51 68 52 3 Jonathan Toomey, 25 25:11 8:07
27 19 5 Barry Naft, 49 21:31 6:56 69 17 5 Beatriz Lynch, 32 25:13 8:08
28 20 6 William Foley, 47 21:33 6:57 70 53 6 Bob Glover, 61 25:17 8:09
29 21 7 Ray Lienau, 55 21:42 7:00 71 54 7 Harold Rhodes Jr., 62 25:18 8:09
30 22 1 Tom Power, 61 21:45 7:00 72 55 15 Michael McKenna, 51 25:23 8:11
31 23 7 Dan Miller, 42 21:54 7:03 73 56 16 Daniel Assuma, 56 25:25 8:11
32 24 2 John Monahan, 21 22:07 7:08 74 18 1 Bette Clark, 52 25:26 8:12
33 25 4 David Atkins, 30 22:12 7:09 75 57 17 Patsey Perroto, 54 25:35 8:15
34 9 2 Shelley Glover, 46 22:18 7:11 76 19 5 Catherine Cousin, 44 25:36 8:15
35 26 2 Raymond Marrero, 61 22:21 7:12 77 20 6 Jenifer Kelly, 35 25:40 8:16
36 27 8 Peter Ryan, 44 22:28 7:14 78 58 18 Tom Moloney, 50 25:41 8:17
37 28 3 Tom Maile, 65 22:30 7:15 79 59 16 David Pacchiana, 46 25:49 8:19
38 29 9 Steve Blackburn, 47 22:33 7:16 80 60 10 Mark Gueren, 36 25:59 8:22
39 30 4 Leo Gormley, 65 22:50 7:21 81 21 7 Lena Hickey, 38 26:00 8:23
40 10 2 Kaitlyn Dibello, 16 22:52 7:22 82 22 2 Joanne Alesevich, 29 26:01 8:23
83 61 1 Rudi Einhorn, 71 26:02 8:23
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 Freezer 5miler Results 58 49 10 Gary Steinel, 55 40:30 8:06
Sex Age Name, age Time Pace 59 50 11 Anthony Berndt, 54 40:41 8:08
1 1 0 Greg Diamond, 50 30:11 6:02 60 10 1 Erin Begg, 13 40:45 8:09
2 2 0 Paul Willis, 38 30:28 6:05 61 51 15 Bill Begg, 44 40:51 8:10
3 3 0 Matthew Daly, 27 31:13 6:14 62 11 2 Andrea Fortino, 35 41:13 8:14
4 4 1 Ken Pfaff, 53 31:29 6:17 63 52 12 Ernie Spatafore, 52 41:21 8:16
5 5 2 Takashi Ogdwa, 51 31:49 6:21 64 12 2 Melissa Maxey, 23 41:29 8:17
6 6 1 Noah Pearce, 32 32:10 6:26 65 13 3 Kellie Faircloth, 24 41:30 8:18
7 7 1 Paul Zanis, 44 32:17 6:27 66 53 13 Robert Scott, 51 41:32 8:18
8 8 1 Chris Hawkins, 25 33:07 6:37 67 14 4 Catherine Cousin, 44 41:34 8:18
9 9 2 Neil Leibowitz, 33 33:14 6:38 68 54 2 Luke Speranza, 10 41:40 8:20
10 1 0 Suzanne LaBurt, 44 33:36 6:43 69 15 1 Bette Clark, 52 41:41 8:20
11 2 0 Jeanette Shelow-MacDouga l 33:48 6:45 70 55 14 Daniel Assuma, 56 41:51 8:22
12 10 2 Eric Janorzowski, 48 33:58 6:47 71 56 4 Dan Bengyale, 25 42:15 8:27
13 11 3 Paul Mackey, 44 34:16 6:51 72 16 5 Ruth Littman, 44 42:28 8:29
14 12 3 Doug Carter, 54 34:23 6:52 73 17 2 Jill Staats, 56 42:29 8:29
15 13 4 Bob Hermesch, 57 34:25 6:53 74 18 3 Caitlin Drap, 31 42:46 8:33
16 14 4 Pat Kelleher, 45 34:29 6:53 75 57 9 Mark Gueren, 36 42:46 8:33
17 15 5 Robert Albanese, 50 34:40 6:56 76 19 2 Camille Mackey, 15 43:00 8:36
18 3 0 Joy Jaworski, 46 34:50 6:58 77 20 4 Beth Dexler, 32 43:04 8:36
19 4 1 Julie Gillis, 25 35:11 7:02 78 58 16 Patrick Reagan, 49 43:07 8:37
20 16 5 Bill Foley, 47 35:17 7:03 79 59 15 Tommy Lapp, 51 43:09 8:37
21 17 6 Lee Davis, 41 35:20 7:04 80 21 3 Fran Pisano, 51 43:28 8:41
22 18 6 Ray Lienay, 55 35:22 7:04 81 60 10 Scott Nurnberger, 33 43:37 8:43
23 19 7 Barry Naft, 49 35:25 7:05 82 61 11 Peter White, 33 43:38 8:43
24 20 1 Robert Klein, 13 35:33 7:06 83 22 6 Wanda Bills, 46 43:40 8:44
25 21 1 Tom Power, 61 35:37 7:07 84 62 16 Michael Berardino, 56 43:40 8:44
26 22 3 Frank O'Reilly, 35 35:38 7:07 85 23 5 Deborah McKillop, 38 43:41 8:44
27 23 8 Daniel Dejardius, 42 35:45 7:09 86 63 12 Frank Davidson, 39 43:44 8:44
28 24 2 Robert Almodovaz, 61 36:04 7:12 87 24 4 Joanne Alesevich, 29 43:58 8:47
29 5 1 Tina Batten, 36 36:08 7:13 88 64 13 Andrew Bell, 30 44:01 8:48
30 25 3 Tom Maile, 65 36:13 7:14 89 65 17 Bob Lazerson, 53 44:11 8:50
31 26 9 Franz Martin, 44 36:38 7:19 90 66 5 Juan Liriano, 29 44:13 8:50
32 6 1 Marina Veatch, 48 36:49 7:21 91 67 9 Dennis Burns, 61 44:40 8:56
33 27 4 Peter Servedio, 61 36:57 7:23 92 68 17 John Bills, 40 45:08 9:01
34 28 1 Roy Anderson, 15 36:57 7:23 93 69 18 Brendan Higgins, 40 45:16 9:03
35 29 2 Thomas Assuma, 24 36:58 7:23 94 25 4 Enid Burns, 54 45:25 9:05
36 30 7 John Kiselak, 57 37:06 7:25 95 70 14 William Russell, 33 45:27 9:05
37 7 1 Nicolette St. Lawrence, 1 37:07 7:25 96 71 15 Thomas Baker, 37 45:29 9:05
38 31 5 Leo Gormley, 65 37:18 7:27 97 72 10 James Wenzel, 65 45:31 9:06
39 32 8 Mike Kelly, 50 37:45 7:33 98 73 18 David Douglas, 51 45:32 9:06
40 33 10 Nicholas Speranza, 46 37:46 7:33 99 74 11 Bill Walsh, 69 45:43 9:08
41 34 4 Gregory Cohen, 39 37:51 7:34 100 75 19 Pete Warner, 49 45:45 9:09
42 35 5 David Atkins, 30 37:53 7:34 101 76 20 Mark Hanley, 48 45:50 9:10
43 36 2 Matt Spatafore, 15 37:58 7:35 102 26 1 Rita LaBar, 60 45:55 9:11
44 37 6 John Shert, 60 38:04 7:36 103 77 21 Bob Herde Jr., 43 45:56 9:11
45 8 2 Emmy Stocker, 49 38:19 7:39 104 78 16 Kevin Herde, 39 46:12 9:14
46 38 7 Pablo Penages, 66 38:21 7:40 105 27 7 Marina Zats, 48 46:28 9:17
47 39 6 Tom McDonough, 39 38:22 7:40 106 79 19 Jose Cooper, 58 47:01 9:24
48 40 8 Arthur Weisberg, 63 38:33 7:42 107 80 20 Dan Ciarcia, 50 47:18 9:27
49 41 11 Richard Collender, 45 38:41 7:44 108 81 12 Steven Karp, 61 47:21 9:28
50 42 9 Michael Londrigan, 53 38:42 7:44 109 28 5 Angie Delgado, 27 47:52 9:34
51 43 12 Brad Shilling, 46 39:01 7:48 110 29 6 Mary Wilson, 31 48:02 9:36
52 44 7 Stuart Weitzman, 34 39:02 7:48 111 82 22 James Pappas, 40 48:23 9:40
53 45 13 Mike Cavanaugh, 47 39:05 7:49 112 83 13 Bill Smith, 63 48:39 9:43
54 9 3 Lori Cassia-Decker, 47 39:24 7:52 113 84 14 Frank LaBar, 62 48:46 9:45
55 46 3 William Caruso, 28 39:36 7:55 114 30 8 Elizabeth Palmer, 44 48:47 9:45
56 47 8 Martin Cmejrek, 33 40:10 8:02 115 31 7 Lena Hickey, 38 48:55 9:47
57 48 14 Nick Stanton, 40 40:18 8:03 116 32 9 Peggy Meenan, 45 49:01 9:48

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 Freezer 5k Results - cont.
Sex Age Name, age Time Pace
84 62 17 Patrick Reagan, 49 26:04 8:24 126 88 3 Camden Holbrook, 8 30:56 9:58
85 63 11 Andrew Bell, 30 26:13 8:27 127 89 27 Steve Schwank, 41 31:02 10:00
86 64 19 Michael Berardino, 55 26:18 8:29 128 39 14 Jannita Stokey, 33 31:03 10:00
87 23 2 Enid Burns, 54 26:35 8:34 129 40 4 Eileen Kenny, 56 31:16 10:05
88 65 20 Richard Byquist, 53 26:39 8:35 130 90 28 John Doino, 49 31:27 10:08
89 66 18 Joel Finan, 43 26:42 8:36 131 41 13 Patty Cartelli, 43 31:30 10:09
90 24 8 Tamra McCarthy, 36 26:48 8:38 132 42 5 Yvonne Harris, 52 31:31 10:10
91 67 3 Mike Levy, 16 26:52 8:40 133 91 11 Ed McLaughlin, 61 31:40 10:12
92 68 19 Ed Vreeland, 42 26:54 8:40 134 92 12 John Scanlon, 63 31:42 10:13
93 25 3 Rebecca Levy, 13 26:55 8:40 135 93 25 Kevin O'neill, 57 32:20 10:25
94 69 20 Brendon Higgins, 40 26:59 8:42 136 94 13 Roy Westmoreland, 68 32:48 10:34
95 26 6 Jeanette Sanderson, 49 27:11 8:46 137 43 15 Kerry Mammola, 37 32:53 10:36
96 70 21 Joel Forbes, 48 27:17 8:48 138 44 16 Racahel Colombo, 33 32:55 10:37
97 27 3 Adrian Smith, 54 27:24 8:50 139 45 14 Wanda Smithson, 42 33:22 10:45
98 28 9 Caitlin Drap, 31 27:26 8:50 140 95 29 Victor Ruiz, 46 33:23 10:46
99 71 21 Bob Rifkin, 54 27:31 8:52 141 46 17 Michele Ocampo, 30 33:49 10:54
100 72 22 Bob Attinelly, 43 27:35 8:53 142 47 6 Ethel Zai, 57 33:56 10:56
101 73 12 Thomas Baker, 37 27:36 8:54 143 48 15 Cheryl Langus, 47 33:59 10:57
102 29 7 Wanda Bills, 46 27:40 8:55 144 49 7 Dagny Hyde, 55 34:17 11:03
103 30 8 Marybeth Stefano, 40 27:48 8:58 145 50 18 Glenda Moran, 39 34:19 11:04
104 74 23 James Pappas, 40 27:56 9:00 146 96 2 Stanley Goldstein, 72 34:28 11:07
105 31 10 Daina Bray, 31 27:59 9:01 147 51 3 Shannon Higgins, 17 35:04 11:18
106 75 8 James Wenzel, 65 28:00 9:01 148 97 30 Mike Dignelli, 49 36:01 11:37
107 32 11 Nirvana Macdonald, 34 28:00 9:01 149 98 16 Carlos Jativa, 32 36:24 11:44
108 33 12 Marie Galiano, 36 28:01 9:02 150 52 19 Lori Lerman, 37 37:16 12:01
109 76 9 Mike Baker, 65 28:08 9:04 151 99 14 Howard Solow, 64 37:17 12:01
110 77 24 Gerhard Werni, 42 28:19 9:08 152 100 31 Chris Davis, 42 37:27 12:04
111 78 13 Louis Netter, 32 28:31 9:11 153 53 16 Bernadette Pye, 41 37:59 12:15
112 79 22 Dan Ciarcia, 50 28:40 9:14 154 101 15 Peter Servedio, 61 38:23 12:22
113 80 25 Kevin Herde, 40 28:54 9:19 155 54 1 Diana Cecul, 60 40:44 13:08
114 81 23 Karl Eilers, 55 29:06 9:23 156 102 4 Eamonn Sullivan, 4 42:46 13:47
115 34 13 Cathy Drumm, 36 29:23 9:28 157 55 20 Andrea Leva, 31 42:46 13:47
116 82 14 Simon Fludgate, 36 29:44 9:35 158 103 32 Steven Fusco, 48 42:47 13:48
117 83 26 Joseph Woska, 43 29:45 9:35 159 56 4 Rachel Levy, 11 44:54 14:29
118 84 2 Alex Lazare, 14 30:03 9:41 160 104 33 Ed Levy, 41 44:55 14:29
119 35 9 Marina Shults, 44 30:25 9:48 161 105 3 Frank Patterson, 79 45:13 14:35
120 85 24 Tom Roberts, 57 30:30 9:50 162 106 16 Frank Schmidt, 69 46:21 14:57
121 36 10 Elizabeth Palmer, 44 30:32 9:50 163 107 5 Chad Finan, 10 48:21 15:35
122 86 10 Dan Moffitt, 60 30:33 9:51 164 57 17 Cheryl Higgins, 43 50:10 16:10
123 37 11 Katsura Ogawa, 49 30:42 9:54 165 58 18 Michelle Holbrook, 40 54:32 17:35
124 87 15 Patrick Kelly, 38 30:43 9:54 166 59 5 Catherine Holbrook, 8 54:37 17:37
125 38 12 Marie Calo, 48 30:55 9:58 167 60 2 Peg Meisler, 61 54:38 17:37

Freezer 5miler Results - cont.

Sex Age Name, age Time Pace
116 32 9 Peggy Meenan, 45 49:01 9:48 127 39 11 Lauren Carnazza, 43 52:12 10:26
117 33 5 Tara Lansen, 50 49:02 9:48 128 89 24 Robert Klein, 44 52:19 10:27
118 34 6 Melinda Walsh, 56 49:03 9:48 129 90 3 Kevin Klein, 7 52:20 10:28
119 35 8 Nirvana MacDonald, 34 49:39 9:55 130 40 6 Gail Marquez, 29 56:38 11:19
120 85 21 Karl Eilers, 55 49:44 9:56 131 41 7 Kathy McGuinness, 54 56:40 11:20
121 86 15 Ed McLoughlin, 61 50:00 10:00 132 91 1 Stanley Goldstein, 72 57:27 11:29
122 36 9 Marie Galiano, 36 50:03 10:00 133 42 12 Lisa Toregossa, 45 59:28 11:53
123 37 10 Kerry Mammola, 33 50:19 10:03 134 92 25 Michael Dignelli, 49 1:02:00 12:24
124 87 1 John Bates, 84 50:26 10:05 135 93 2 Joe Handelman, 77 1:08:07 13:37
125 88 23 John Doino, 49 51:41 10:20 136 43 2 Peg Meisler, 61 1:18:26 15:41
126 38 10 Christine Rossiter, 40 52:12 10:26 137 94 26 Steven Goran, 49 1:30:46 18:09

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 St. Patrick’s Day Races 2008
John Intile

Perhaps for all of us who were at this year's Saint Patrick's Day
Races it cannot be said that the wind was at our backs and that
the sun shined warmly upon our faces. But although this year's
Saint Patrick's Race Day at FDR Park arrived with brisk and
windy weather conditions the Luck of the Irish was with us all.
Although it was March, FDR Park was virtually free of snow and
ice contributing to excellent running conditions on the park
roads.
In the 2 miler, John Raneri age 16, ran a blistering 10:30 to beat
his closest competitor in this race, Jorge Rojas who finished in
11:00. Leah Londrigan, age 21, captured the 2 miler win for the
women in 14:50. Of special note is Paul Mackey who finished the
2 miler in 13:06 and at age 14 was the youngest finisher in the 2
miler top ten. Thank you John, Leah and Paul for providing an
inspiration to everyone! Once again the Saint Patrick's Day 2
miler proved to be a great race for family members of all ages and
abilities to participate in together.
For the 10K, Christopher Lamperski, age 26 and Shannon Duff,
age 30 were the top Male and Female and 1st and 2nd overall.
Christopher's time was 34:48 and Shannon's time was 38:22, very
strong performances on an always challenging FDR Park course!
Congratulations Christopher and Shannon! In the top ten 10K
finishers were masters runners Ken Pfaff (38:57), Ogawa Takashi
(39:27), Paul Zanis (40:36), Jay Holbrook (40:46) and Roy
Altman (41:32). Top female 10K finishers were 16-year-old
Kaitlyn Dibello (43:43) our second place finisher and Elsie
DeLorenzo (46:23) in third place.
This year's post race activities culminated with many raffle prizes
to our participants with one raffle prize, plane fare for two to
Ireland, having been won by Deirdre Moynihan of Hawthorne
NY. In addition to the plane fare for two raffle prize we also raf-
fled off several excellent prizes provided by Pepsi and Adidas.
To add to the post race activities and true to the Saint Patrick's
Day theme we had Irish Music and beer for all those over twen-
ty-one years in age.
To our Sponsor's of this year's Saint Patrick's Day Races which
included: United Way of Westchester and Putnam; State Farm /
Michael Berardino Agency; Michelob Ultra (D. Bertoline and
Sons); Pepsi; Bevi Bags and Adidas- from all of us in the Taconic
Road Runners Club we express our overwhelming gratitude
because you made the Saint Patrick's Day Races possible.
To all our volunteers a special thank you. The efforts by the vol-
unteers who worked in every capacity supporting the 2008 Saint
Patrick's Day Races truly made this year's race day a rewarding
experience. Until we all meet again at next year's race, may run-
ning not only add years to your life but also add life to your
years!

2 Miler Results
Place Name Sex Age Time
1 Raneri, John M 16 10:30 27 Gargiulo, Thomas M 11 15:10
2 Rojas, Jorge M 28 11:00 28 Hashmall, Ellie F 50 15:12
3 Diamond, Greg M 50 11:06 29 Rhodes Jr., Harold M 62 15:14
4 Ryan, Christopher M 17 11:41 30 Cousin, Conor M 12 15:19
5 Prybylski, Ray M 36 12:26 31 Young, Nancy F 52 15:24
6 Stern, Greg M 29 12:29 32 Cousin, Christopher M 14 15:28
7 Thompson, Mark M 45 12:42 33 Kuchta, Dan M 43 15:32
8 Mackey, Paul M 14 13:06 34 Smith, Jim Kelly M 42 15:52
9 Albanese, Robert M 50 13:11 35 Klammer, Nicole F 36 16:08
10 Shilling, Brad M 46 13:32 36 Rodnigner, Petra F 13 16:18
11 Hart, Scott M 30 13:36 37 Ryan, Kaitlyn F 8 16:43
12 Rubin, Greg M 49 13:51 38 Pacchiana, Jason M 9 16:59
13 Cousin, Kevin M 14 14:14 39 Pacchiana, David M 46 17:02
14 Hashmall, Joseph M 10 14:23 40 Flynn, Peter M 15 17:05
15 Ryan, Sean M 10 14:24 41 Wasserman, Danielle F 15 17:07
16 Londrigan, Michael M 53 14:37 42 Isaac, Rachel F 14 17:09
17 Gormley, Leo M 65 14:40 43 Mackey, Camille F 15 17:09
18 Lubarsky, Richard M 48 14:42 44 Sullivan, Jack M 9 17:15
19 VanBladel, Johan M 44 14:44 45 Sullivan, Michael M 36 17:16
20 Brennan, Jack M 66 14:45 46 Baker, Michael M 65 17:22
21 Cousin, Patrick M 10 14:47 47 Franzova, Eva F 17 17:28
22 Londrigan, Leah F 21 14:50 48 Berardino, Michael M 56 17:30
23 Steinel, Gary M 55 14:51 49 Reilly, Kerry F 15 17:32
24 Cillis, Christopher M 22 14:55 50 Isaac, Harrison M 9 17:33
25 Mezzancello,Jeff M 28 14:58 51 Isaac, David M 45 17:34
26 Cousin, Timothy M 12 15:02 52 Raneri, David M 52 17:46

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 2 Miler Results - Cont.
Place Name Sex Age Time
53 Johnston, Walter M 60 17:50 94 Cartelli, Ken M 46 22:31
54 Foley, Tim M 15 17:54 95 Velonis, Peter M 31 22:40
55 Foley, William M 48 17:55 96 Kirsch, Kenny M 43 22:42
56 Egan, Annie F 46 17:58 97 Isaac, Lorraine F 45 23:08
57 Kenny, Matt M 10 18:00 98 Kwee Isaac, Lia F 43 23:09
58 Calo, Marie F 48 18:02 99 Kenny, Shannon F 14 23:14
59 Toccafondi, John M 48 18:11 100 Zipkin, Awi F 14 23:25
60 Tinkhauser, Noah M 10 18:25 101 Davies, Kathleen F 62 23:43
61 Winter, Robin F 46 18:26 102 Warsaw, Susan F 53 23:49
62 Katsura, Ogawa F 50 18:33 103 DiBello, Mikaela F 10 24:09
63 Muratore, Lindsay F 14 18:38 104 Rotondo, Marisa F 46 24:34
64 Galfano, Nina F 28 18:59 105 Downing, Ellen F 46 24:51
65 Barkman, Peter M 39 19:00 106 Leva, Andrea F 31 25:12
66 Rodingner, Ingela F 42 19:13 107 Sullivan, Eamann M 4 25:12
67 Rotondo, Christine F 13 19:21 108 Kirsch, Izzie F 13 25:17
68 Mackey, Rosemarie F 13 19:25 109 Kirsch, Miles M 11 25:19
69 Velonis, Miranda F 27 19:27 110 Williams, Tyler M 7 25:21
70 VanBladel, Cristina F 41 19:44 111 O'Brien, Candi F 58 25:34
71 Curreri, Sal M 52 19:44 112 Rotondo, Rita F 68 25:54
72 Redmond, Abby F 30 19:49 113 Moynihan, Noreen F 29 26:01
73 Redmond, Rob M 29 19:50 114 Farrier, Kim F 50 26:02
74 Dunn, Jason M 31 20:22 115 Meslener, Christina F 39 26:03
75 Sartelli, Quinn F 13 20:26 116 Moynihan, Deirdre F 31 26:16
76 Ivey, Bryan M 8 20:48 117 Lap. Joseph M 11 26:18
77 Ivey, Hailey F 8 20:54 118 November, Pauline F 11 26:34
78 Walsh, William A. M 46 21:07 119 Kuchta, Bridgette F 15 27:00
79 Walsh, William E. M 11 21:08 120 Ivey, Emily F 11 27:21
80 Huvane, Christina F 33 21:08 121 Blackburn, Margaret F 15 27:38
81 Levi, Howard M 51 21:14 122 Lindstrom, Nadia F 15 27:40
82 Thorp, Larry M 72 21:17 123 Marin, Brooke F 15 27:41
83 Doyle, Flori F 54 21:21 124 Isaac, Julia F 13 27:41
84 Ivey, Lynn F 48 21:24 125 Meisler, Pete M 64 28:04
85 Riley, Susan F 50 21:26 126 Dillon, Kathleen F 61 28:09
86 Cartelli, Austin M 10 21:30 127 Saitta, Joseph M 43 29:29
87 Salzillo, Rita F 39 21:41 128 Murray, Mary F 35 29:30
88 Dorazio, Julie F 42 21:41 129 Goran, Steven M 49 30:17
89 Kenny, Nancy F 42 21:49 130 Murray, Abby F 9 31:20
90 Gargiulo Jr., Jack M 13 22:12 131 Murray, Diane F 45 31:35
91 Klammer, Melissa F 32 22:15 132 Murphy, Dick M 75 32:01
92 Gargiulo, Nicholas M 7 22:25 133 Meisler, Peg F 61 34:38
93 Cartelli, Vincent M 7 22:26 134 Carney, Mike M 52 34:38

Anthony Portera, Emmy Stocker and Frank Colella

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 10k Results
All Sex Age Name, Age Time Pace
1 1 0 Chrstopher Lamperski, 26 34:48 5:36 33 28 13 Gregory DiBello, 46 47:55 7:43
2 1 0 Shannon Duff, 30 38:22 6:11 34 29 6 John Kiselak, 57 48:07 7:45
3 2 0 Jonathan Scott, 27 38:30 6:12 35 30 7 Wayne Rubin, 57 48:25 7:48
4 3 0 Ken Pfaff, 53 38:57 6:16 36 31 14 Frank Colella, 45 48:25 7:48
5 4 1 Christopher Ryan, 17 39:07 6:18 37 32 2 Ryan Anderson, 15 48:50 7:52
6 5 1 Takashi Ogawa, 51 39:27 6:21 38 33 2 Connor Kelly, 13 48:59 7:54
7 6 1 Chris Kumrow, 36 40:22 6:30 39 34 4 Stephen Pagliari, 30 49:02 7:54
8 7 1 Paul Zanis, 44 40:36 6:32 40 6 2 Marcia Valenzuela, 28 49:54 8:02
9 8 2 Jay Holbrook, 40 40:46 6:34 41 35 8 Anibac Barrero, 58 50:23 8:07
10 9 2 Roy Altman, 50 41:32 6:41 42 36 15 Leo Cunningham, 40 50:30 8:08
11 10 2 Noah Pearce, 32 42:05 6:47 43 37 9 Sam Lewbel, 57 50:42 8:10
12 11 3 Petr Polivka, 45 42:11 6:48 44 38 5 Matthew Robinson, 31 50:48 8:11
13 12 3 Michael Tirrrell, 53 42:29 6:51 45 39 6 Mark Gueren, 36 50:50 8:11
14 13 4 Doug Miller, 48 42:35 6:52 46 7 2 Caitlin Drap, 31 50:54 8:12
15 14 4 Bob Hermesch, 58 42:43 6:53 47 40 16 Edward Lyons, 49 51:23 8:17
16 15 5 Mark Thompson, 45 43:38 7:02 48 41 3 Jim Best, 64 51:40 8:20
17 2 0 Kaitlyn Dibello, 16 43:43 7:03 49 42 7 Roger Niebuhr, 33 51:47 8:21
18 16 6 William Foley, 48 44:08 7:07 50 8 3 Laura Sugantino, 35 51:55 8:22
19 17 3 Adam Stone, 38 44:50 7:13 51 43 10 Rich Bagwell, 54 51:55 8:22
20 18 7 Paul Mackey, 44 45:00 7:15 52 44 4 Anton Deiters, 67 51:56 8:22
21 19 5 Ray Lienau, 55 45:00 7:15 53 9 4 Patty O'Lanterna, 39 51:58 8:22
22 20 8 Joseph Bencivenga, 41 45:21 7:18 54 45 11 D.j. Lap, 53 52:16 8:25
23 21 1 Dave Ulmer, 60 45:30 7:20 55 10 3 Nina Coulter, 24 52:28 8:27
24 22 9 Barry Naft, 49 45:36 7:21 56 46 12 Michael Courtney, 56 52:34 8:28
25 3 0 Elsie DeLorenzo, 42 46:23 7:28 57 47 5 Bill Schwarz, 64 52:44 8:30
26 23 10 Martin Franz, 44 46:23 7:28 58 11 5 Ilana Robinson, 30 52:45 8:30
27 24 11 Nicholas Speranza, 46 46:39 7:31 59 12 6 Pamela Harrison, 39 52:51 8:31
28 25 1 Luke Speranza, 10 46:39 7:31 60 48 8 Joseph Scarfone, 39 52:58 8:32
29 4 1 Janet Rosenthal, 39 46:44 7:32 61 49 13 Pat Perrotto, 54 53:12 8:34
30 26 12 Edward Fahey, 45 46:49 7:33 62 50 14 Robert Scott, 51 53:25 8:36
31 27 2 Tom Power, 61 46:55 7:34 63 13 1 Catherine Cousin, 44 53:27 8:37
32 5 1 Emily Rodriguez, 19 47:12 7:36 64 51 17 John Murray, 45 53:46 8:40

Start of 2 Miler
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 10k Results - Cont.
All Sex Age Name, Age Time Pace
65 52 9 James Furey, 34 53:50 8:40 97 72 20 Alex Bursztein, 56 1:01:30 9:55
66 53 15 Edward Cousin, 53 54:18 8:45 98 26 4 Doreen Gadigian, 46 1:02:31 10:05
67 54 3 Eb Sanborn, 18 54:46 8:50 99 73 1 John Bates, 84 1:02:44 10:07
68 55 16 Daniel Assuma, 56 55:02 8:52 100 74 8 Howard Solow, 64 1:02:45 10:07
69 14 7 Margaret Macchetto, 38 55:08 8:53 101 75 25 James Pappas, 40 1:03:49 10:17
70 15 2 Joyce Silverstein, 49 55:18 8:55 102 27 5 Patty Cartelli, 44 1:04:04 10:20
71 56 18 Dan Sherman, 41 55:23 8:55 103 76 13 Daniel Saldana, 30 1:04:09 10:20
72 57 17 Bob Rifkin, 54 55:30 8:57 104 28 14 Sainimere Clarke, 32 1:04:26 10:23
73 58 19 Patrick Reagan, 49 55:48 9:00 105 77 21 Karl Eilers, 55 1:05:12 10:30
74 16 4 Kathryn Laganza, 29 55:54 9:00 106 78 9 Frank La Bar, 62 1:05:46 10:36
75 17 5 Jenna Manders, 20 56:20 9:05 107 29 6 Heidi Moseby, 40 1:06:07 10:39
76 18 8 Maria Zullo, 34 56:32 9:07 108 30 7 Donna Nygard, 45 1:06:08 10:40
77 19 3 Virginia Sanborn, 49 56:38 9:08 109 79 10 John Scanlon, 63 1:06:14 10:40
78 59 20 Jim Kelly Smith, 42 56:53 9:10 110 31 8 Lori Stockel, 42 1:07:03 10:48
79 60 21 Daniel Kuchta, 43 57:22 9:15 111 32 15 Takami Dunn, 31 1:07:20 10:51
80 20 1 Rita LaBar, 60 57:31 9:16 112 33 16 Juliann Curabba, 39 1:07:44 10:55
81 61 22 Glenn Nilsen, 42 57:39 9:17 113 34 9 Barbara Gargiulo, 42 1:12:34 11:42
82 62 23 Mark Hanley, 48 57:49 9:19 114 35 17 Britta Degenshein, 37 1:13:23 11:50
83 63 18 Dan Ciarcia, 51 57:53 9:20 115 80 1 Joe Handelman, 77 1:19:46 12:51
84 21 9 Lisa Moran, 38 58:00 9:21
85 64 10 Anthony Portera, 37 58:01 9:21
86 65 1 Stephen Conroy, 28 58:19 9:24
87 22 10 Heather McOuat, 38 58:42 9:28
88 66 6 James Whalen, 65 59:17 9:33
89 23 11 Elisabeth Tischler, 37 59:23 9:34
90 24 12 Jill Wagner, 38 59:33 9:36
91 67 11 John Huvane, 35 59:45 9:38
92 25 13 Kim Fahey, 37 59:50 9:39
93 68 19 Quimm Chastant, 50 59:57 9:40
94 69 7 Steven Karp, 61 1:00:04 9:41
95 70 24 Ed Vreeland, 42 1:00:27 9:45
96 71 12 Frederick Clarke, 35 1:01:29 9:55

Pipes before... Beer after... it must be St. Patrick’s Day!

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 Other Races - Other Places
Nick Jubok

Boston Build Up 10K Rowayton CT Boston Build UP 25K Silvermine, CT

January 6, 2008 March 2, 2008

Bob Hermesch 42:12 Karen Davies 1:54:10 - 2nd W-40

Nick Jubok 44:50 Ted Pernicano 1:56:24
George Grenier 44:55 Barbara Brittan 2:01
Margaret DeLuca 51:27 Francine Pisano 2:31
Emmy Stocker 55:30
***Karen Davies placed 3rd for the series in her age group
Boston Build Up 15K Ridgefield CT while only running 3 of the 4 races***
January 29, 2008
Bunny Boogie 3 Miler Darien, CT
Bob Hermesch 1:06:59 March 22, 2008
Karen Davies 1:10:22 - 5th W-40
George Grenier 1:10:25 Tom Maile 20:40 - 2nd 60-69
Emmy Stocker 1:11:56 Arthur Weisberg 21:38
Margaret DeLuca 1:19:41

Boston Build UP 20K Southport CT

February 10, 2008

Emmy Stocker 1:31:42 - 2nd W-40

Bob Hermesch 1:32:00
Karen Davies 1:32:25 - 5th W-40
George Grenier 1:36:42
Joe Handlman 2:05:11

If you would like your results in the next newsletter, please

send them to Nick Jubok, at NJ914@aol.com
Also, whenever you enter a NYRR race, be sure to claim
your club affiliation on your race application.
Happy racing!!!

TACONIC ROAD RUNNERS CLUB

"HOOKED ON RUNNING" SCHOLARSHIPS

The Taconic Road Runners Club believes that young people who are involved in the sport of running experience a healthy lifestyle
and a high level of energy and self-confidence. In the spirit of a healthy race, graduating seniors are invited to apply for a $1,000 schol-
arship. Four scholarships will be awarded.
Your application should consist of:
· an essay (approximately 300 words) on how running has affected your life;
· evidence of admission to a post-secondary school;
· letter of recommendation from a school faculty member;
· any other information regarding your commitment to running that you would like
us to consider.
Please submit your application to:
Taconic Road Runners Club - ATTN: SCHOLARSHIP
PO Box 711
Shrub Oak, NY 10588
You may submit part or all of your application electronically to:
KLDavies1@aol.com.

Your complete application must be received by April 30, 2008.

The winners will be announced by May 15, 2008.

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 Westchester Summer Twilight
Track & Field Series
A series of 6 summer track meets for youth and adult competition
Sponsored by: Town of Cortlandt Dept. of Parks and Rec., and Town of Somers Dept. of Parks and Rec., &
Held in Conjunction with the Taconic Road Runners Summer Track Series.

Meet Schedule for Summer 2008

Tuesdays - July 8th, 15th, 22nd @ Hendrick Hudson HS
July 29, Aug 5th, 12th @ Somers High School
Youth Events – 4:30pm
4:30pm 55m dash all ages 4:45pm Long Jump & High Jump all ages
1600m run ages 6-14 Shot Put (6 lb. or 4k) ages 8-14
55m hurdles ages 8-11 Discus Throw ages 10-14
110/100m HH ages 12-14
100m dash all ages age categories: 5 & under, 6-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-14
400m dash ages 6-14 ribbons to all finishers in these 5 separate age groups
800m dash ages 6-14
200m dash all ages Entry Fee: $5 per event, $6 unlimited events
4x100m Relay all ages
High School & Open Events - 6:30pm
The featured TRRC Series Event will be 1st event each week & not run in its regular spot in the order of events.
6:30pm 100m/110m Hurdles 6:45pm Long Jump then Triple jump
100m Dash Shot Put then discus
400m Dash High Jump & (Pole Vault)
Sprint Medley (4-2-2-8)
1600m Run
200m Dash TRRC Track Series Adult Age Cat.
400m Hurdles July 8th 400m 15-18
800m Run July 15th 800m 19-29
3000m/5000m Runs July 2 2nd 1600m 30-39
th
400m Relay July 29 5000m 40-49
1600m Relay August 5th 100m & 200m 50-59
3200m Relay August 12th make ups 60+
Awards
SRibbons to top 3 finishers in all adult events and to all competitors in youth events.
STeam trophies to top 3 youth teams with most points at all six summer meets.
STeam trophy to adult team with most points at all six summer meets.
ST-Shirts to individuals in each adult age category with the most summer points (10-8-6-4-2-1).
SDavid Smith Memorial Award to the master's competitor who has the most points for the summer.
SThe Taconic Road Runners Track Series Award to the winner of the Track Series (5 events over 6
weeks- see above). Must be a TRRC member. For more info on the TRRC Track Series, contact Roy
Arnesen at (845) 416-8075
For more information on the Summer Twilight Series, call Roy Arnesen at (845)416-8075
or log onto http://www.runner.org. or e-mail Roy at arnie1547@aol.com

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 A Fond Farewell to the Quinns
Nancy Young
On February 27th approximately 30 TRRC members gathered to
provide a heartfelt send-off to Katy and Steve Quinn as they pre-
pared to move to their retirement home near Austin, Texas. Steve
would be working his last day of a very long career at Con Edison
within the next 10 days and then, with barely a breath in- between
his last moment in Manhattan and his arrival at home in
Mahopac, the couple would be driving off to their dream home
overlooking a golf course in Georgetown. Josephine’s
Restaurant on Rte. 202 served as the setting for the western
themed event, which included cowboy hats, a fabulous Texas
longhorn wall hanging (ok – so it was plastic but so what?) and
much good cheer.
The Quinns just missed celebrating the 20th anniversary of their
TRRC membership, with records indicating that they first joined
in June 1988 and hit the ground running. They’re both veteran
volunteers and TRRC board members with Katy having served
as a stellar newsletter editor, race director, dinner dance planner,
welcome wagon chief and professional support crew chief and
cheerleader. For his part Steve has served as TRRC Vice
President, race director (his work expanding Mudders and
Grunters has become legendary well, at least in his own mind!),
all around event volunteer and Rye Derby finish-line chief.
Needless to say both Kate and Steve have served as sounding
boards and voices of reason when it came to planning the future
of TRRC.
In addition to all their work on behalf of the club, the Quinns
often served as our unofficial entertainment organizers, frequent-
ly opening their home to gatherings of friends and friends of
friends after Taconic events. Celebrating the 4th of July at the
Quinn home after the Putnam Classic had become a tradition
we’ll cherish — afternoons at the pool or on their boat on Lake
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Mahopac were routine, with Steve working on his barbecuing
skills. For a long time we watched as Steve and Rich Adamski
upped the ante on their race competition — something we’ve
sorely missed in the last few years. Although we do think that
pulling down your competitor’s running shorts could violate a
rule or two. For those of us who’ve spent an uncountable num-
ber of Wednesday evenings sharing pasta and wine with Kate and
Steve, this departure has been looming for months, and we often
joked that perhaps they might never leave. They proved us
wrong however, and, despite Steve’s oft-voiced political beliefs
we’re missing them already.
On a personal note: I’ll never forget the support Kate offered me
when I was training for my first marathon, nor the incredible
smile on her face when she finished her first – The Dutchess
Classic – having run the second half completely alone. And some
thoughts from others:
Peg Meisler remembers Steve allowing her to borrow his truck so
that she could take one of her “monster power wheel-chair”
bound patients up to Lake Minnewaska, where he could enjoy the
beautiful views. And she has especially fond memories of doing
a couple of Bike New York trips with Kate and Steve with the
added bonus of a front row start thanks to Steve and Con Ed.
This past Sunday was especially bittersweet, with Bill Foley not-
ing that the Quinns were especially missed as we celebrated
another Taconic St. Patrick’s Day race. Rest assured though,
Katy and Steve will be back, on a part-time basis, when the Texas
summer heat brings them back to their daughter’s weekend
retreat in Putnam Valley. So until then —- here’s wishing them
many rounds of non-frustrating golf and country-line dancing!
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 ING NYC Marathon 2007 - A First Timer's Perspective
Judy Finelli
On a sunny but chilly autumn morning, the race that I waited
so long to be a part of was ready to commence. The ING
NYC Marathon took place November 4, 2007. This was it...
the moment I had worked so hard to get to.
As I stood on the starting line, a big panoramic screen sud-
denly appeared in my mind. It showed virtually, every single
detail of my journey up until then. The day that I decided to
run for charity and honor the memory of my mother-in-law,
Arlene, was the first image. My eyes swelled with tears as
recollections of her laughter echoed in my brain. My heart
was beating faster than ever as I thought about the daunting
struggle she had ahead of her when she was diagnosed with
lung cancer three years prior. I felt that if she could fight as
hard as she could, I would fight too and complete the 26.2
miles ahead of me. It was the least I could do considering her
anguish and the pain that, Craig, my loving husband, has been
carrying with him since her demise.
I also saw countless images of myself running through the
heat, rain and darkness of summer mornings gone by. The
most vivid image throughout these runs was the injury I sus-
tained at the peak of my training. I couldn't believe I had a
stress fracture in my right foot! I was extremely tense when I
recalled my orthopedist's words, "Ms. Finelli, I really don't
think it would be a good idea to run the marathon this year..."
Then quickly, my mood changed to complete jubilation when
I remembered his words a month later. His new diagnosis had
given me the green light to run the marathon after all. I was
prayerful that I would not re-injure myself but I just couldn't
quit without attempting to run it. So many people had gener-
ously donated to my cause; in my mind, there was too much
at stake. Granted, I'm not a Paula Radcliff by any means, but
I felt it was my duty to keep my word to Arlene, my support-
ers and of course, to myself.
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Among all the mixed emotions that I felt at the starting line,
emptiness was one of them as the news of Ryan Shay's death
lingered like a dark cloud above us all. It was intense and
inexplicable. I guess, somehow many of us felt blessed to
have had the opportunity to take part of this amazing race and
to be running at all.
Down to the last minute before the gun went off, I remem-
bered how I had not slept as much as I would have liked and
how I was feeling a strange pain on my left foot and I
thought... "not now, please God, not now…" and finally, how
I had almost missed the bus to the starting line and almost
freaked out that it would leave without me.. and we're off!
In this particular marathon, countless members of running
communities in the local, national, and international scale
unite causing an incredible experience. I had goose bumps
throughout the first eight miles and felt very proud to call
New York my home as we ran through all the boroughs. I was
so excited to finally start running that I almost forgot about
pacing myself. I kept thinking about the countless conversa-
tions I had had with fellow Taconics and the advice they gave
me. Based on all those chats, I knew that the real race was
going to begin around mile 16. Throughout the first ten miles
I was concentrating on not using all my energy and looking
alive by the time I reached Manhattan, where the marathon
really came to life and familiar faces cheered me on. I knew
that if I had made it that far without an injury, I was doing
pretty well. Little did I know that many were worried I would
be taken away on a stretcher or worse!
I couldn't believe the euphoria that pushed me through mile
16. I had to keep in mind that there was still ten miles to go;
which was more than a lot to achieve knowing my body had
only been trained to run fifteen or so miles. Once again, I
recalled my foot injury and how I had to modify my training.
Thinking back, I'm not sure if it was gutsy or really stupid to
move forward with the marathon. Well, by mile 17, my legs
decided they couldn't run any longer. I was panicking but I
expected this to occur. I was prepared to speed walk when I
needed to and then run as my legs allowed.
I was more than grateful to see my brothers and friends at dif-
ferent mile makers thereafter; and I believe that their encour-
agement helped me finish the race. Above all, I felt that
Arlene's spirit truly motivated me to continue despite my
struggles through the last five miles. Craig and my brother,
Danny waited for me at the finish line. I cried with pure ela-
tion when I saw them. I phoned Cathy Groneman shortly
thereafter and decided there and then, that I would stick to the
Half-Marathon instead. She wisely suggested not making
such a decision in haste. Of course, I feel differently about
that now. I can't wait to have the opportunity to run the ING
NYC Marathon again. Having learned from my first attempt,
I know I'll be better prepared next time around.
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Judy Finelli
A Jog Down Memory Lane - 1992
Melanie Benvenue
For those of you who watch this column closely, you no doubt
noticed that the last issue covered 1989. Turns out the inter-
ceding years were covered in earlier issues. So to both of
you - I haven't lost my marbles, yet, not to worry!
1992 started as usual with the Freezer 5s - and temps swung
wildly as the first race was held on snowy and slippery roads
in "freezing" weather and the second race nicknamed the
freezer 555 miler (or the Global Warming 5-miler) had 55
degree temps,
Ed McLaughlin was our fearless leader - who said the more
things change, the more they stay the same? However, Ed
was coming to the end of his term and asked others to step up.
I believe it turned out to be Lee. Stay tuned to the next
newsletter to find out!!
The Sybil Race was enhanced, if that is the correct word, by
a "Tag the Nag" contest to name Sybil's horse - Jim Walsh
won with "Sisyphus" and Charlie Sprauer was a distant sec-
ond with "Hilly." Charlie claimed to have met Shirley
McLaine at a séance and, as he described it, in one of her
tedious past lives she was Sybil and the horse was named
"Hilly." Somehow the Taconic judges did not buy this story
(I wonder why?)
TRRC offered a grand prix, consisting of St. Patrick's,
EFB/Yorktown 10K (who was Edna Fauser Brown, anyway?)
and others. Winners were Kathleen Ford and Bob Hermesch.
Francis Burdett and Laurie Simunek won the St. Patrick's
race, and Kathleen Ford and Tom Piazza won Lincoln Hall.
Mother's Day was again a hit with raffle prizes added to the
trophies - Kathleen Ford took top honors that day.
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Furthermore, I realize that the marathon changed my life for-
ever. The process was a true learning experience for me on so
many levels. I learned that I am much tougher than I ever had
given myself credit for. I also learned that fundraising is dif-
ficult but reaching a financial goal is not impossible when
your heart is truly in it. In addition, I learned that human
kindness can move mountains. I was and still am completely
overwhelmed by the generosity, encouragement, and amazing
support that I received from you, fellow Taconics throughout
my journey. Craig and I are forever grateful to you for self-
lessly helping us reach our fundraising goal to the Thomas G.
Labrecque Foundation. Once again, many thanks. Your
benevolence will never be forgotten.
In the November issue, poet(esses) Melanie Benvenue
(Somers 10K Lament) and Midge Miller (New York City
Marathon) displayed their talents. Space prohibits repeating
these poems here unfortunately, or maybe fortunately for our
readers. However, the May 1992 submission by Frank
Mincieli is too good to pass by:
Why do I run?
T'aint no mystery, wanna have a good medical history
Doctor tells me running is great - helps them blood cells circulate
Great for the lungs, great for the ticker,
Can't nothin' get you in better shape quicker
Feels so healthy, feels so sweet,
pumpin' my arms and flappin' my feet.
Moldin' my muscles, firmin' my form,
pantin' like a pack mule, sweatin' up a storm.
Keeps me youthful, keeps me loose,
tightens my tummy and shrinks my caboose
Beats being sluggish, beats bein' lazy - why do I run?
Maybe I'm crazy.
Many road trips by Taconic members were detailed this year,
including the nearby (team run in Central Park) to the most
distant (Roger Gocking did several events in South Africa. In
between were the New Haven 20K (men's Masters second
place), a Veterans' X-C race in Boston (2nd place), Amish
Country ½ marathon, and the Ocean to Sound Relay.
 Membership Application

Name_______________________________________________Phone number_______________________________________

Address_____________________________________City_________________________State____________Zip___________

Date of Birth______________Age___________E-mail__________________________________________________________

Membership options Student under 19 years of age only $10

Individual $20
Family–write names and birth dates below $30
Please make check payable to TRRC and mail to P.O. Box 711, Shrub Oak, NY 10588

Survey

At what age did you start running?_______Your favorite place to run?_____________________________________________

Favorite race________________________________ What time of day do you run?_________________________

Favorite race distance__________________________________

Would you like to volunteer at a TRRC race?________________

Occupation__________________________________________

Club Meetings: The second Wednesday of each month at 7:30PM

Next Meeting will be held on May 14th at Josephine's Restaurant on Route 202
Facta Non Verba

Taconic Road Runners Club

P.O. Box 711
Shrub Oak, NY 10588