T A C O N I C

R U N N I N G L I F E
Sept ember 1995
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Putnam County Classic: A Great Day for Running
Runners lined up on Baldwin Place Road in Mahopac for the
start of the Putnam County Classic on July 4th. 256 runners
completed the 8 mile course and enjoyed post-race refresh
ments and award ceremonies at Mahopac High School. See
stor>^ race results and more photos inside.
-Photo by Joanna Nash
Nominations Sought^
Nomi nat i ons f or
Member of the Year,
Runner of the Year and
Club Ofcers are sought.
Pl ease check i nsi de thi s i ssue of TRL for detai l s. Nomi na
ti ons of fel l ow l aconi cs as wel l as sel f-nomi nati ons are
w e l c o m e .
Doug Miller Repeats
A s
T R R C
T r a c k
Champi on
I nsi de Thi s I ssue:
Flyers/Notices of Upcoming Events...
Sept. 9
St . John' s 5M Race
Sept. 10
Jan Peek l OK
Sept. 23
Teat own Lak e Res . TK Rambl e
Oct. 1 S H A R E - A - W A L K
Oct . 7 Hudson Highlands 1 OK
Oct . 9 Columbus Day Kids' Races
Oct. 15,22,29 Age Group Cross-Country Series
No v. 1 2 Bus to NYC Marathon/Party
N o v . 1 7 T RRC An n u a l Di n n e r - Da n c e
Doug Miller, who has been leading the TRRC track workouts
all summer, topped the TRRC nishers in the 1995 Summer
Track Series, Series results and more photos inside.
-photo by N. Young
T A C O N I C J j k
R U N N I N G
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Taconi c Road Runner s Cl ub
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V. P. S t e v e Q u i n n 6 2 8 - 0 6 4 8
T r e a s u r e r R i c h A d a m s k i 5 2 8 - 8 4 5 7
Secr et ar y Joanna Nash 248- 6666
R a c e C o o r d . R i c h N a s h 2 4 8 - 6 6 6 6
P u b l i c i t y J o e P o r c a r o 5 2 6 - 3 5 2 4
Mailing Larry & Mary Lenahan 628-6229
Adver t i si ng St eve Qui nn 628- 0648
Membership Greg Diamond 528-2251
E q u i p . Mg r . R i c h N a s h 2 4 8 - 6 6 6 6
Vo l . Co o r d . Vi n c e n t J u l i a n o 2 4 5 - 3 4 7 2
TRL Edi tor Katy D. Qui nn 628-0648
Wo me n ' s Te a m L e e Sa r o k e n 7 4 1 - 2 4 0 8
Men' s Team Scot t Aber cr ombi e 737- 0872
Presidents Emeritus:
1976-86
1987-88
1989- 90
1991-92
1 9 9 3 - 9 4
Dan Caffrey (founder)
Owen McCr udden
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Fr ed Loehf el m
T RRC TAC Nu mb e r : 0 7 9 9
TRRC HOTLINE: (914)923-4665
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Pr es i dent ' s Col umn
September 1995
Volunteers: It's the same old song - the usual folks put on all
of YOUR Taconic races. We need YOU, new blood, to step
forward to do some work. We need YOU to do a variety of
tasks, from marking courses, to setting up water stops, to
designing T-shirts, ordering awards, timing splits, pulling tabs
and placing them on spindles, trafc control, picking up and
delivering refreshments, schmoozing with local ofcials,
arranging for police coverage, obtaining permits, securing
insurance, providing a lead car, designing and distributing
iers, drumming up sponsorship and advertising, setting up the
nish line, lling out bibs for pre-entries, doing race day
registration. None of this stuff is rocket science, but it is ALL
IMPORTANT to ensure safe and enjoyable races. OUR race
directors recognize and fear the imminent bum out of the
current crop of volunteers. How many times can they go to the
well? Perhaps the solution is to provide compensation to the
volunteers for their eforts. My quick and dirty estimate, using
$6.00/hour (about what McDonald's pays) times the thousands
of volunteer hours a year, would mean an increase in member
ship fees to $74.50 per individual and $122.50 per family.
What do you think?
Club Team Championship: This event was very successful -
by my count, TRRC had 48 fmishers (plus a couple of mem
bers who compete for other clubs). A group photo was taken
by an intemationally known photographer (not Jack Brennan)
which may appear in the "NYC Marathon" edition of the New
York Running News. (A great photo is in this issue of TRL!)
The food was excellent: 6 ft. wedges, salads, fruit, chips,
pretzels, soda & beer. A fme time was had by all, and no one's
car was broken into!
NYC Marathon: By now, everyone who has applied for the
NYC Marathon should know his or her status. Based on the
feedback I have received so far, it appears that we will have a
much smaller than usual number of Taconics running this year.
So far, the only people I know who are running are: Chuck
Creel, Bemie & Joan Deitrick, Joanne Bertram, Lee Saroken,
Rich Nash and Bob Hermesch. Depsite many years of
practice, I am still not telepathic, so ifyou are planning on
running in this year's marathon, call me or send me an e-
mail to TRRCEFM@aoLcom. At this time, the plan is to
reserve only ONE bus, even though the ad indicates two.
Somer s Li ons l OK: R. I . P.
Thanks To Our Veteran's 5K: R.I.P. (at least for this year)
UN 50th Anniversary Run: Greg Diamond came in 4th
overall! Congratulations!
Keep up the miles. Keep up the smiles!
1995 Racing Calendar (TRRC Races in Bold
Sept. 4 Monday
8 : 3 0 A . M . Ne w Ha v e n Ro a d Ra c e
Sept. 4
Monday
8 : 3 0 A . M . Ma d D a s h
Sept 9 Saturday
9 : 0 0 A . M . S t J o h n s S M R u n
Sept. 10 Sunday
9 : 0 0 A . M .
New Times CT Classic
Sept. 10 Sunday
9 : 3 0 A M .
Staten Island 1/2 Marathon
Sept 10 Sunday
1 0 : 0 0 A . M .
J a n P e e k l O K
Sept. 10
Sunday
1 0 : 0 0 A . M.
Benedictine Run For Your Life
Sept. 16 Saturday
1 0 : 0 0 A . M.
Time of Olive Time Estimation
Sept. 17 Sunday
9 : 0 0 A . M .
Race for the Cure
Sept. 17 Sunday
9 : 0 0 A M .
Dutchess Classic
Sept 23 Saturday
1 0 : 0 0 A M .
Teat own Lake Reser vat i on
Sept 24
Sunday
9 : 0 0 A M . Rockl and 1/2 Marathon
Sept 24
Sunday
9 : 0 0 A M .
C a r me l R e s . C l a s s i c
Sept 24 Sunday
1 : 0 0 P. M.
Schafer Memorial
Oc t 1
Sunday
9 : 0 0 A M .
S H A R E - A - W A L K
Oct. 1
Sunday
9 : 0 0 A M .
Ridgeeld 1/2 Marathon
Oct. 1
Sunday
9 : 0 0 A M . Ha r v e s t Ru n
Oct . 7
Saturday
1 0 : 0 0 A M . Hudson Highlands
O c t 7
Saturday
9 : 0 0 A M .
Bailey Mile & DARE Races
O c t 9
Monday
9 : 3 0 A M .
Columbus Day Kids' Races
Oc t . 1 4
Saturday
9 : 3 0 A M .
Women' s 1/2 Marathon
O c t 1 5
Sunday
1 0 : 0 0 A . M .
Age Group X-Country
O c t 1 5
Sunday
8 : 3 0 A M . M R C / V e n t u r e
O c t 1 5
Sunday
1 1 : 0 0 A M .
Newburgh Beacon Bridge
Oc t . 15
Sunday
1 2 : 3 0 P. M.
Harry Chapin Run Vs. Hunger
O c t 1 5
Sunday
1 0 : 0 0 A M .
Saugeities Fall Classic
O c t 2 2
Sunday
1 0 : 0 0 A . M .
Age Group X-Country
O c t 2 2
Sunday
Ta c o J u a n l OK
O c t 2 8
Saturday
1 0 : 0 0 A M . E l k s 5 K
O c t 2 9
Sunday
1 0 : 0 0 A . M .
Age Group X-Country
No v. 5
Sunday
1 0 : 1 5 A M .
Computer Run
N o v. 11
Saturday
As h o k a n Re s e r v o i r 5 M
No v. 1 2
Sunday
1 0 : 5 0 A M . N Y C M a r a t h o n
N o v . 1 7
Fri day
7 : 0 0 P. M . T R R C D i n n e r D a n c e
No v. 1 9
Sunday
1 : 3 0 P. M.
Fai r St r eet 5K
No v. 2 3
Thursday
9 : 0 0 A M .
Turkey Trot
Dec. 3
Sunday
1 : 0 0 P. M.
Holiday Run
De c . 9
Saturday
1 0 : 0 0 A . M . Cross Country Relay
De c . 1 0
Sunday
1 1 : 0 0 A . M .
Couples Relay
2 0 K N e w H a v e n
5K, l OK R h i n e b e c k
S M
Mahopac
l O K
Danbury
1 3 . 1 M St at en I s l and
l O K
P e e k s k i l l
5 K
Kingston
3 M
We s t Sh o k a n
5 K
Central Park, NY City
V a r
Wappingers Falls
7 K
Teat own Lake Res.
1 3 . 1 M
R o c k l a n d
2 M 5 M C a r m e l
1 M / 5 M
Saugerties
4 M
FDR St at e Par k
1 3 . 1 M
Ridgeeld
5 M
Hurley
l O K Cold Spring
V a r
Dietz Stadium
1 / 4 M
Depew Park,Peekskill
1 3 . 1 M Central Paric, NYCity
V a r
Y o r k t o w n
1 0 K / 5 K R o c k l a n d L a k e
5 M
Newburgh YMCA
l O K
C r o t o n
1 3 . 1 M
Saugerties
V a r S o m e r s
l O K Wo o d s t o c k
5 K
Saugerties
V a r B l u e M t n R e s .
5 M
Ce n t r a l Pa r k
5 M Sh o k a n Re s e r v o i r
2 6 . 2 M New York City
C o r t l a n d t C o l o n i a l
5 K
Kingston
2 5 K 5 M Fi s h k i l l Pl a i n s
5 M
Wappingers Falls
4 X 3 M B l u e Mt n . R e s .
2 X 5 K B l u e Mt n . R e s .
2 0 3 - 4 8 1 - 5 8 3 3
AlGrigull 876-6975
Jack Raerty 628-6441
2 0 3 - 7 3 1 - 3 4 0 0
N Y R R C 2 1 2 - 8 6 0 - 4 4 5 5
Don Ettinger 737-2S72
Ca r o l F o n t e 3 3 8 - 7 9 1 4
B e mi e S t a h l 6 5 7 - 8 9 7 7
N Y R R C 2 1 2 - 8 6 0 - 4 4 5 5
I r v Mi l l e r 4 7 1 - 0 7 7 7
To m C h u r c h 7 6 2 - 2 9 1 2
Shelly Morgan 359-5424
2 7 9 - 5 1 0 0
Gary Bischof246-6858
R i c h A d a ms k i 5 2 8 - 8 4 5 7
2 0 3 - 7 9 1 - 2 2 8 4
Kellee Esposito 334-9301
Byron Stinson 424-3465
DanBigelow 679-2970
S c o t t A b e r c r o n i b i e 9 2 3 - 4 6 6 5
N Y R R C 2 1 2 - 8 6 0 - 4 4 5 5
J o h n H a l l i n a n 7 3 9 - 2 2 6 8
Bill Rosenberg
2 7 1 - 4 2 4 1
Gary Bischof 246-6858
J o h n H a l l i n a n 7 3 9 - 2 2 6 8
J o h n Gr a n t 6 7 9 - 8 3 1 6
Te d A n d e r s o n 2 4 6 - 9 7 1 9
J o h n H a l l i n a n 7 3 9 - 2 2 6 8
N Y R R C 2 1 2 - 8 6 0 - 4 4 5 5
Fr a n Pa l mi e r i 3 3 9 - 5 8 3 9
N Y R R C 2 1 2 - 8 6 0 - 4 4 5 5
L e e S a r o k e n 7 4 1 - 2 4 0 8
J a c k Z i wi c h 3 3 8 - 4 0 0 1
Joe Maggi 227-5262
Pete Sanlippo 297-7950
D a v e O ' To o l e 9 2 3 - 4 6 6 5
S t e v e C a l i d o i ma 9 2 3 - 4 6 6 5
1995 Tr ack Ser i es
By Anthony Galfano with KatyD. Quinn
The 1995 running of the track series met with hot weather but enthusiastic running. Marsha Bailey, Cross Country coach at
Henry Hudson High School, and Roy Amesen, Somers coach were encouraged by the turn-out of almost 100 runners each night. Many
children participated. Although we don't have the children's times, we know that TRRC's Andrea Nash showed her grit and ran hard in
the heat!
The events were split between three evenings at the Peekskill track and three at Henry Hudson this year. The Peekskill
Recreation Department did a tremendous job of encouraging community support and participation. Participation by Taconic Road Runners
was down a little this year, but all in all it was a very good track series. Taconic results are listed below. Please note that participants must
have competed in ve of the six events to qualify for an award, but all times are listed, and we are pleased that runners took advantage of
the series on whichever evenings their schedules allowed.
1995 Tr ack Ser i es Resul t s
Open Men
7 / 1 1
4 0 0 M
Ch u c k Cr e e l
58.9 (540)
Bill Foley (3rd Place Winner)
59.1 (530)
Greg Diamond (2nd Place Winner)
59.6 (520)
Roger Efraimsen
63.9 (420)
Michael Hay 64.9 (390)
Doug Miller (1st Place Winner)
55.2 (640)
Roy Amesen
57.5 (580)
F r a n k Mc D e r mo t t
(15-18 year old male)
59.9 (510)
5 9 . 1 ( 5 3 0 ) 2 : 1 8 ( 5 4 0 ) 4 : 5 3 ( 6 4 0 ) 2 6 . 5 ( 4 9 0 ) 1 3 . 5 ( 4 0 0 )
5 9 . 6 ( 5 2 0 ) 2 : 11 ( 6 2 0 ) 4 : 4 9 ( 6 6 0 ) 2 7 . 5 ( 4 2 0 ) 1 4 . 1 ( 3 4 0 )
2 9 . 7 ( 3 0 0 ) 1 4 . 5 ( 2 8 0 )
2:05 (690) 4:35 (740) 26.6 (480)
12.6(530)
2:29 (440) 6:20 (310) 25.8 (530) 12.5 (540)
Mi k e Go s s e t t
Mike Slinskey
A r ma n d o Ol i v e i r a
Da v e Mi t z i
Roy Altman
M a s t e r s
Leo Gormley (3rd Place Winner)
Chanl er Sz er i n
John Mauritz
El t o n Ro b i n s o n
J a c k Br e n n a n
Open Women
Karen Antunano (1st Place Winner)
De b b i e Te r r a n o v a
Nancy Young
Masters Women (40's)
Lee Saroken (1st Place Winner)
7 1 . 0 ( 2 7 0 ) 2 : 3 5 ( 3 8 0 ) 5 : 4 2 ( 4 3 0 ) 3 2 . 9 ( 1 6 0 )
77.2 (160)
64.6 (400) 2:35 (380)
2:55 (240)
90.2(10) 3 : 2 5 ( 7 0 ) 7 : 2 8 ( 1 4 0 ) 4 0 . 6 ( 1 0 )
2:48 (290) 6:03 (360)
6:48 (230)
7 9 . 2 ( 1 3 0 ) 2 : 5 3 ( 2 5 0 ) 6 : 2 1 ( 3 1 0 ) 3 6 . 2 ( 3 0 )
18.2(10)
1 1 8 0
17: 43( 590) 3190
16: 29( 690) 3250
17: 42( 590) 2730
3 9 0
16: 33 (680) 3760
Michael Billman (2nd Place Winner)
59.7 (520) 2:34 (390)
6:13(330)
27.9 (400) 13.2 (440)
27:0(120)
Anthony Galfano (1 st Place Winner)
65.0 (390) 2:21 (510)
5:10(560)
29.6 (300) 14.3 (310) 17:46 (580)
2 7 : 0 ( 1 2 0 ) 2 2 0 0
17: 46( 580) 2650
20: 26( 410) 1650
24:33 (220)
22: 41 ( 290) 1020
18t h Annual
B U D L I G H T
J a n Pe e k 1 0 K &
1 . 5 M H e a l t h Wa l k
Sunday, Sept. 10
To B e n e t
AMANDA MOREY MEDI CAL EXPENSES
F O R C Y S T I N O S I S
R u n n e r s :
Wa l k e r s :
1 0 : 0 0 A . M. s t a r t
1 0 : 3 0 A . M. s t a r t
Race day registration: $12.00
(Walk Fee: $5 - Pre-registration only)
Race Director: Don Ettinger 737-2572
Peekski i i / Cor t l andt Chamber of Commer ce
7 3 7 - 3 6 0 0
And away they go,.,
Left to riglu: Tony Galfano. Bill Foley and Roy Allinan zip
ground the track at the recent evening track series.
-photo by N. Youn^
The 7th Annual St. John The Evangelist
L AKE MAHOPAC 5 MI L E RUN
Saturday, Sept. 9, 1995
St ar t i ng t i me: 9: 00 A. M.
Check- i n: 7 - 8: 45 A. M. St . John' s School Hal l
St. John the Evangelist Church
East Lake Boul evar d
Mahopac, NY
Post - r egi st r at i on: $10 Chi l dr en: $5
Race director: Jack Rafferty (914)628-6441
1995 Tr ack Ser i es
Is it "Hans" and "Fran/," the Taconic Twins, or Greg and Bill, the #2
& #3 place nishers in the 1995 Track Series?
Either way. it's two smiley guys! -photo by N. Young
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Chi l dren' s Track & Fi el d Seri es
By Mike Gossett
Thus far, the Taconic Summer Series for Children can be described in two words: Hot and Enthusiastic! The
weather has been unforgiving, with temperatures hovering around 90 degrees or higher. This extreme heat seems to
have kept the turnout a bit below last year's, but those who do participate don't seem to notice. They just douse
themselves with ice water and they're ready to go again. From the 5 year-olds to the 12-14's, each child nishes
winded, smiling and with a ribbon in hand.
At times, the races are quite competitive, but good sportsmanship and camaraderie prevail at all times. In the
concluding relays, children are often asked to join with other runners they don't know so eveiyone has a chance to
compete. We all look forward to seeing them run on their respective school teams some day.
Roy Ameson (starter), Keith Smith (timer), and Marcia Bailey (places and ribbons), are all enthusiastic,
patient and kind in dealing with the youngsters. Former Somers High School standout Rox Smith is also invaluable
with registration.
. . . And The Chi l dr en Wi l l
L e a d T h e m. . .
By Mike Gosset with Katy D. Quinn
TRRC's Mike Gossett founded The Grass
Roots Track Club to encourage young runners in 1989.
He reected, recently, that although he also enjoys his
professional career as a Physical Education Teacher
and coach, the Grass Roots Track Club has brought
him exceptional rewards. As Mike put it, "Combining
my love to run with a child's sparkle and zest to run is
special. Little did I understand the need for this type
of activity at the time I started the club."
While we frequently read that today's youth
is, in general, obese, sedentary and physically "unt,"a
running club offers children the opportimity to begin a
life-long pursuit of physical tness and in.
At the core of The Grass Roots Track Club is
Mike's philosophy of keeping it in and low-key. He
believes that the informality of the club fosters postive
feelings of accomplishment and a desire to do more..
.along, hopefully, with a desire to continue running for
school teams and beyond.
Mike would like to see more opportunities for
children's running. He knows of three other clubs in
the area: one in conjunction with a community center,
another which is a branch of an adult runing club, and
a third which has a more competitive focus. Mike
believes that if we are to strengthen Track in the
United States, it should start at the club/age-group
level and present opportunities to run as abundant as
those to play team sports like soccer. Perhaps, some
day, there will be an "American Youth Running
Organization," and it will nd the same enthusiasm in
communities as AYSO (American Youth Soccer
Organization) has.
TRRC is proud to sponsor opportunities for
children to run in the age-group cross country series
and the Columbus Day Races. If you are interested in
furthering children's running opportunities, contact
TRRC members who are especially active in this
endeavor: Mike Gossett, Scott Abercrombie, John
Hallinan and Tony Galfano.
1995 - Our Sevent h Year
Qm$s 1t00h
Track Club
What: Fall Running Session
Who: Girls & Boys Ages 8-13
When: Tuesday Sl Friday
5: 15 P. M. - 6: 30 P. M.
Beginning: Sept. 8 & 9
f or 9 weel
(Optional age-group competition
Sundays in Sept. and Oct.)
Wh e r e : Pl e a s a n t v i l l e
High School Track
Romer Avenue,
Pl easant vi l l e
Cost : $75
- i ncl udes T-shi rt s &
i n s u r a n c e
Mo r e i n f o : Mi k e Go s s e t
9 4 4 - 0 8 0 2
Do You Know This Man?
By Joanna Nash
If you are a parent in Taconic Road Runners and have a child or children in
the Clubs you should know him. He is quiet, almost shy with adults, but is great
with kids. He can be seen on Monday and Thursday evenings with a ock of 20 or
so youngsters from the age of 16 on down plaing games, running drills and offering
gentle encouragement to those who are lucky enough to be working with him, This
person is the heart of the Grass Roots Track Club, and my daughter is lucky enough
to be working with him this sunmier. He can also be seen at the Westchester
Summer Twilight Track Series with a stream of children following him, donning
their Grass Roots Track Club T-shirts (if this shirt is not washed and ready for the
track meet, there is the wrath of an angry child to deal with!)
One of his protege's is Bonnie Jean Regan, who qualied for the Empire
State Games in the 5000 meters this summer. It ends up, in addition, he ran on a
relay team that won a silver medal with Doug Miller and Roy Arneson. During the
school year, he leaches Physical Education in a school very lucky to have him on
staff, coaches a track team at that school, and keeps the Grass Roots Track Club
al i ve.
Look for the yer in this issue of TRL for the fall Cross Country training
(through the Pleasantville Parks and Recreation) with Mike Gosset. . ,a true asset
to Taconic's youth!! I
Let's help Mike support and enourage the youth of our club!
Mike Gossett,
Grass Roots Track Cl ub coach.
T h e Gr a s s Ro o t s Tr a c k Cl u b
Above left: Grass Roots Track Club helpers Amy Kletnick and Bonnie Jean Regan lead (left to right) Robert Tillotson.
Danielle Weldon, Julie Cantatore and Andrea Nash in a run around the track.
Center: Andrea Nash "replenishes her uids."
Above right: Coach Gossett gives his young runners some tips.
Photos by Joanna Nash
1 9 9 5 T RRC
Scholarship Winners:
Gupta & Whalen
The Taconic Road Runners Scholarships for 1995
were awarded at Spring awards ceremonies at Ossining
High School and John F. Kennedy Catholic High School.
TRRC members who are teachers at each of the above
schools presented the awards: Steve Calidonna gave the
award to Bridget Whalen at John F. Kennedy, and Susan
Then congratulated Vinay Gupta. Each student received a
$500.00 cash award to be used in their pursuit of college
degrees. Their essays follow.
Running
By Vinay Gupta, 1995 TRRC Scholarship winner
"Running is so pointless. Why don't you play a
real sport?" If 1 had listened to this ridicule from my
friends back in ninth grade, I would not be the well-
rounded, healthy and determined person 1 am today.
The most important thing that running has given
me is a strong sense of self-reliance. Whether it be in the
middle of a grueling 5K cross-coimtry race, or eight laps
into a repetitive twelve lap indoor two-mile, I know that I
must count on myself to get through it. During each race,
there is not a second when I don't feel like quitting, but 1
never quit. My limp body may begin to cramp and the air
may not reach my starved lungs, but I never stop. Finally,
when I cross the nish line in that somewhat dumbfounded
state, known to all runners, I am overwhelmed by the
greatest feeling of accomplishment.
1 have applied this independence to everything that
goes on in my life. Without getting too philosophical, in a
way, I view my Ufe as a race. Though at times I feeling
like settling for less, 1 know if I persevere, I will attain my
goals.
I am thankful and proud to be a part of the
runmng community. The sport has given me the
condence to believe in myself and endure whatever
struggles that may come my way.
Running
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Pet er Mei sl er, L. S.
TA C O N I C
Surveying and Engineering P.C
7 3 Gl e n e i d a A v e n u e
Carmel, NY 10512
(914) 225-3312
By Bridget Whalen, 1995 TRRC Scholarship winner
"People you meet, lessons you learn, and places
you go are all parts of growing. You learn many things in
high school, but the ones you take with you mean the most.
Running has affected my life in many aspects and bettered
me as a person. Nothing that comes simply is worth
achieving. Running has taught me to work for what you
want and it will mean that much more to you. Pride in
yourself and your sport is essential to a successful person
whether they be the star of the team or the one who lost the
game.
True friendships are precious and rare.. After all
the afternoons you spend training with you team and all the
week-end track meets, you cannot help forming a special
bond with them. They are there to help you, encourage
you, and listen to you. No one is more important than the
other. All I have been asked to do is to give one hundred
and ten percent of myself to the team. These friendships I
have been lucky enough to nd will stay with me forever.
When I am weak, they are my strength.
Lessons can be painful, lessons can be valuable.
The term dedication has been instilled in me. Being a
member of a track team has disciplined me in the area of
dedication. Sacricing, in numerous ways and not always
being recognized for it, for the good of the team, has
shown me what dedication is about and has certainly
taught me a valuable lesson.
In order to better yourself, you must get out there
and just do it. Experiences I have encountered with
nmning are ones to which none other could compare.
Whether it be a simple dual meet at my high school, or the
biggest high school cross-country event at Van Cortland
Park, or packing up for an overnight trip to Schenectady
for the E.T. Grout Invitational, you learn what the sport
truly means to you. What have I learned? Pride lasts
longer than pain.
Mrs. Norma Seluktekin,
Thank you very much for awarding me the Taconic
Scholarship. I have attended John F. Kennedy Catholic High
School for four years and have been involved in their cross
country/track team. The team has been named 1994-95
Scholar-Athletes of New York State. The average of our
averages is over 99. We have been recognized with a banner
and pins.
I plan to attend Providence College in Rhode Island
this Fall.
Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
Bridget Whalen
8
"Dash" Is Not Just A Detergent
by Karen Antunano
"Runners to your mark, get
set, go!" Your eyes are transxed in
front of you. All you hear is the sound
of the starting gun, followed by your
heavy breathing and your spikes as they
dig into the track. You burst forward
with all that you have inside and within
seconds it's all over. Your body can't
believe the shock it's just been put
through, but your mind is racing as fast
as your heart - utter exhilaration.
You've just run the 100 meter dash.
Wow!! That's what I experienced last
w^eek during the fourth segment of the
l aconi c Track Seri es,
I have participated in each
segment of the series and have learned a
lot about running track as well as about
myself The rst thing 1 learned is that
It doesn't get any easier. The second
thing is that it is incredibly fun. Third,
given the opportunity, I'd do it again.
Based upon this, I was
surprised at the relatively small turnout
from laconic for the senes. Noticeably
missing were our Taconic women with
only 2-3 (Lee Saroken, Nancy Young,
and myselt) coming to participate
Several of the men that attend the
Wednesday night workouts at the
Yorktown High School track have
regularly participated and have made
great strides, challenging themselves to
do events they previously may not have
done. We saw Greg Diamond and Bill
Foley in the 100 meter dash, and we
saw Mike Gosset in the 800 meters, just
t o name a f ew.
By the way, kudos to Mike
Gosset with the Grassroots Track Club.
The turnout of children for the track
series has been mar\'elous. Fun is had
bv all, with some preltv exciting races
from our own Andrea Nash (i.e. 9
seconds in the 55 meter dash and 41.2
seconds in the 200 meters) and a
personal best in the long jump of 7'6"
by my amazing 5 year old, Justin. We
should denitely keep looking over our
shoulders, because these kids will be
catching up very shortly.
At this writing, there's only
one more featured event for the series,
and one make up day, both of which
will be completed by the time this
newsletter has gone to press. The track
series allows us to challenge ourselves
and gives our children an opportunity' to
have lun and emulate the people that
mean the most to them us. They
watch us and root for us during all our
road races; it's about time we give them
the same courtesy. It is a shame to limit
ourselves and them. Let's hope that
next year T aconic can have a better
showing of women and children at this
much overlooked component of our
running club.

' I f A
Karen Antunano (left) and Lee Saroken (right) race through the 88M. while Justin Gonzalez, 5, makes a Long Jump!
-Photos by N. Young & K. Antunano
Putnam County Classic
July 4, 1995
Kopac At Mahopac
By Boh Kopac
During my return to running this
year, I have been sampling various Mid-
Hudson Road Runner Cl ub races and
Onleora Runners Club races, events that I
ran in my previous life (before my 1990
injur\'). But there was one race I always
meant to run and never di d: The Taconi c
Road Runners Club July 4th Mahopac Race.
The main reason 1 wanted to run this race
was the opportunity to write an article with
assonance (look it up) in the title. So,
imagine my chagrin when I discovered on
race day that they changed the name of the
race to the Putnam Cl assi c! How to work
assonance i nto a ti l e wi th that name!? The
closest I came was Redrum At Putnam (for
Stephen King fans), but that title had an
inherent aw: it didn't contain my name.
I had another incenti\ e to attend
the event: If I nished the race. I was
guaranteed my second PR in two races.
Similar to the Woodstock Memorial Day
race, it would be a distance 1 had never
attempted before (Footnote (appropriate for
a nmning article) -1 DO run races on non-
holidays.)
As 1 nervously anticipated the start
of the race (cause), I dccided to pay a visit to
the men's room (effect). 1 almost thought 1
had made a mistake and entered either the
women's room or a Russian men's room,
sincc there was a long line of runners
waiting to use the facilities. The line
stretched into the blackness of ihc locker
room (lights were out in the shower area),
so I moled my way to the back of the line
and Iioped that (a) the race wouldn't start on
time, or (b) the runners would use the
facilities as fast as they raced. Fortunately
for all those in the queue, (b) happened, and
we all were ready for the start of the race.
Right before the start of the race, a
race oiTicial announced that 70% of the
runners were males ages 30 to 49. (Great.
there goes my trophy. (But I now had an
explanation for the long line in the men's
room,)) The ofcial also made plaintive
requests for last-minute volunteers - which I
could fully understand sincc I am (shame-
less-plug-on) Trafc-Control (oxymoron)
director for the Dutchess County Classic
Marathon. (If anyone would like to
vol unt eer t o work an i nt ersect i on on
September 17. please call mc at (914) 452-
2049. Shameless plug-ofT.) If the race was
short of volunteers, however, it was not in
evi dence, as there were a nui l ti tude of
volunteers throughout the course.
For every downhill^
there is an (even worse) uphill
At the start of the race, the pack
surged forward. Soon we found ourselves
on a downhill, and runners started passing
me. 1 savored this moment, because there is
a simple law of physics - for every downhill,
there is an (even worse) uphill - for race
directors are diabolical. The way 1 gure, a
race director is frustrated with not being
able to run the race, and thus, uncon
sciously, chooses hills that will break the
moral ber of all except me. I would seek
my revenge on those uphills.
As 1 passed the lake, I was re
minded of how hot it was, and I contem
plated changing this race into a biathlon by
diving into the water and swimming across
t he l ake. I wondered i f ot her runners woul d
follow my lead lemming-like, but I decided
to "Stay The Course." However, I still
wanted to participate in a biathlon and got
my chance at the water stops. The course
ofcials had placed barrels just beyond each
water stop for discarded water cups, so I
had a running/basketball biathlon. 1
consistently scored two points at each
barrel. It was akin to throwing change at
tollbooths on the Garden State Parkway
without stopping.
One feature of the race was a
mnner carrying the American ag. S the
ag passed me, I had a burst of patriotic
fervor, or else a burst of competitive juices,
and 1 did a burst of running, attempting to
pace witli the ag, 1 gured 1 wouldn't get
lost on the course if I followed the ag.
But, alas, the ag-bearer was a stronger
nmner and steadily pulled away from me.
My consol ati on was that there must have
been a corresponding fe and dnim. and
neither passed me during the race.
1 approached an unofcial water
stop at a home. A small girl was stand
ing holding out water, but no runners
seemed willing to take water from her. I
looked around suspiciously, searching for
Mr Gill, or perhaps on of her teachers,
but there was no one in my general
vicinity, so I took the water.
During the uphills, someone had
written words of encouragement on tiie
pavement. At times such as these. I wish
1 carried a tape recorder to preserve and
relay the exact words. But, as I have
enough body fat that A1 don't need to
carrv' any additional weight, the following
is an approximation of the actual words,
to the best of my recollection, inuenced
by a passage of time and effects of post-
r ac e beer :
At one point, the course made a
l ef t - hand t ur n. Ther e was
a sign with an arrow
pointing the correct
way. 1 mentioned to
the runner beside me
that if we stopped and
pointed the arrow in the wrong direction,
we would not have to worry about being
passed by any more runners. However,
he declined to stop, and 1 didn't want him
to gain distance while I changed the
arrow, so 1 left it alone, thus letting the
Putnam Classic avoid any similarity to
last year's New York City Marathon.
As I passed each volunteer
standing at the intersections, I thanked
each and ever>' one of them. 1 overtook
one runner who was breathing particu
larly hard going up a hill. Since I carrv
water with me. I offered her some water.
1 also told another one of the ubiquitous
bicycling volunteers to keep an eye on the
1 0
runner. I also kept yelling out CAR UP
and CAR BACK, especially if there were
cars on the course (bike club training).
As I approached the seven-mile
mark, I feh surprisingly strong. Another
fellow runner appeared to be struggling.
I tried to encourage him, telling him that
he was competing with himself and not
with other nmners. (Yeah, sure, as 1
passed him.) 1 approached a pack of
r unner s a hal f - mi l e f r om t he ni sh. One
said that his wish was to break one hour,
and I was able to give him the good news
that he would reach his goal, which made
me fee! altruistic and not the least bit
guilty as 1 surged past him.
The last half-lap around the
track gave me an opportunity to know
how well 1 ran compared to Irv Miller,
with whom I had car pooled to the race.
lr\' was crossing the nish line as 1 was
halfway around the track, so I knew 1 was
improving over my previous races, 1
crossed the ni sh l i ne.
A sandbagging PR is still a
PR,
but it would not be right!
established my PR, and realized that if I
had jogged the course it would have been
easier for me to better the PR the next
time I raced eight miles. (A sandbagging
PR is still a PR. but it would not be right.)
After the race, 1 felt an irresist
ible gravitational eld emanang from
the beer table, where, after replenishing
my essential carbohydrates. 1 somehow-
ended up distributing soda and ice to
runners - even when 1 mn a race. I wind
up volunteering. There was a quintessen
tial Irish volunteer at the table, who
regaled me with various jokes and stories,
none of wliich I can publish here due to
deconini and bad nicmor>'.
Matt Williams ga\'e mc a ride
back to Poughkeepsie. The conversation
f ocuscd on t rack and Noureddi ne Morcel i
having just set a world record in the
1500. as well as training tips for running
a rst marathon. It always is a smart
move to get a ride from a former nmning
club president.
Race Post - mor t em: At 1; 30 A. M.
1 decided to visit my old friend Ben Gay.
I stumbl ed i nto the bathroom, rcached
into the closet, pulled out the familiar
green and white package, and proceeded
10 rub the
product over the back of my legs. My sleep-
fogged mind nally registered that 1 was
not feeling the customary Ben Gay medici
nal sting. I turned the green and white
package over and discovered that I had
rubbed Tom's of Main Spearmint toothpaste
all over my legs. And, know what? It felt
pretty good!
(Addendum; The
ment i on of Ben
Gay, Tom's of
Ma i n e
Toothpaste
and Bur ma
Shave
does not
mean in any
wa y t h a t I h a v e r e - c e i v e d
remunerati on from them for the use of thei r
names in this article. However, if anyone
knows how I could make money out of this,
please let me know )
Sights of
July 4th:
Ta c o n i c r u n n e r s
Jerry Radlauer, Nick Caswell,
Tom Pi az z a and Chuc k Cr eel
prepare for the start of the
Putnam County Classic.
John Albanese maintains tradi
t i on and car r i es
Old Glory for the
8 mi l e r un ar ound
Lake Mahopac on
Independence Day, 1995.
Photos by Joanna Nash
1 1
PUT NAM CL ASSI C
1 Scott Brown,32 43: 19 56 Kevin Lowry,48 55: 14 111 Daniel Cordova,40 1 00: 26
2 Tom Piazza,25 44: 46 57 Sandy Engel,42 5 5 : 2 0 112 Michael Londrigan,40 1 0 0 : 2 7
3 Charles Creel,33 45: 11 58 Robert Cain,43 55: 32 113 Christopher Downing,38 0 0 : 2 9
4 J. David Blodgett.31 45: 46 59 Richard Ciero,36 55: 33 114 Thomas Harkins,40 1 00: 34
5 WesMburu, 33 45: 56 60 Chris Tippin,35 55: 33 115 Terrence Hillery,39 1 00: 54
6 Michael Hay,27 46: 00 61 Gary Wronker,39 55: 44 116 Chris Flynn,25 1 01: 08
7 Nick Caswell,45 46: 49 62 Edward Dil!on,48 5 5 : 4 9 117 Michael 0'Shaughnessy,60 1 01: 18
8 Arthur Richards,36 47: 21 63 Vincent Veltre,37 55:51 118 Terry Burgher,38 1 01: 29
9 Douglas Murray,34
47: 39 64 Gerard Johnson,42 55: 57 119 Jack Meaney,40 1 01: 35
10 Joe Komosinski,37
48: 36 65 Bill Fishman,48
56: 10
120 Jack Anderson,55 1 01: 37
11 Ivan Mills,39
48: 48 66 Monica Bonaviego,31 56: 14 121 Lee Saroken,47 1 01: 38
12 Luis Flores,43 4 9 : 0 4 67 Wayne Brandt,43 5 6 : 2 8 122 Kevin 0'Neill,44
1 01: 50
13 Mauricio Venegas,29 49: 18 68 Donny Lutrick,40 5 6 : 3 3 123 Jan Efraimsen,49 1 0 2 : 0 0
14 Seth Denenberg,35 4 9 : 2 2 69 Jeff Weeks, 35 56: 34 124 Larry Barazzotto,50 1 02: 03
15 Douglas Morton,37 4 9 : 2 2 70 Paul Towne,37 5 6 : 4 0 125 Harry Chafetz,65 1 02: 05
16 Scott Abercrombie,45
49: 27 71 Ramon Minaya,55 56: 43 126 John Leithead,37 1 02: 12
17 Lou Degenaro,38 4 9 : 4 3 72 Holly Dixon-Prince,31 5 6 : 4 3 127 David Carter,51
1 02: 13
18 Juan Negron,34 49: 57 73 Jim Martin,47 56: 53 128 James Whalen,53
1 02: 16
19 Gerald Radlauer,36 49: 59 74 Steven Mackay,46
56: 54 129 Bob Jackson,55 1 02: 20
20 Brian Daly,43 50: 05 75 Edward James,48 56: 58 130 GTrugl i a,40 1
02:21
21 Larry Phillips,34 5 0 : 1 1 76 David Gary,33 5 7 : 0 3 131 Robert Peyton,42 1 02: 36
22 Roger Efraimsen,20
50: 18 77 James Jackman,32 57: 09 132 Vincent Vecchio,43 1 02: 39
23 Matthew Carty,25
50:31 78 James Thoma,44 57: 17 133 Alex Lindsay,24 1 02: 39
24 Richard Basuk,43 5 0 : 3 9 79 Cristobal Venegas,35
57: 22 134 BillSmith,50 1 02: 43
25 Dennis Vemoia,48 5 0 : 5 4 80 Irvin Miller,56 57: 25 135 Frank Cohen,45
1 02: 48
26 Richard Perykasz,38
51: 13 81 George Farias,45 57: 33 136 Rudi Einhom,59
1 03:01
27 Peter Cors!no,48 51: 42 82 Daniel Mofrrtt,48 57: 34 137 Victoria Lowry,37
1 03: 05
28 Howard Bashant,50
51: 54 83 Joe Nada!ine,51 57: 34 138 Louis Jerome,36 1 03: 13
29 Steven Hoanzl,43 51: 58 84 JeffHill,39 5 7 : 3 4 139 TinaSpain,29 1
03: 13
30 Bob Edmonds,52 52: 18 85 Dave OToole,47 57: 35 140 Philip Ewen,48
1 03: 14
31 Glenn McCarthy,37 52: 26 86 Leo Gormley,52
57: 39 141 Michael Paff,36 1 03: 20
32 LouMarti,36 52: 58 87 Sarah Cotlins,35 5 7 : 5 5
142 Hovwird Solow,51 1 0 3 : 2 1
33 Louis Caporale, Jr.,19 53: 05 88 Jonathon Weldon,36 58: 08
143 Fayon Kellam,43 1 03: 47
34 Mary Hurley,33 53: 07 89 Bronislaw Czech,46
58: 17 144 Thomas Frawley,61 1 04: 02
35 Roberto Velez,51 5 3 : 2 5 90 BobKopac, 43 58: 26
145 Lany Crocker,51 1 04: 07
36 Joan Dettrick,33
53: 35 91 Dick Green,60 58: 29 146 Brian Walsh,29
1 04: 07
37 Howard Brynin,38
53: 44 92 Drew Fisher,41 58: 42 147 James Manning,34
1 04: 08
38 Michael Yang,37
53: 45 93 Julian Leventhal,51 58: 44 148 Chris Winchell,43 1
0 4 : 1 4
39 TerrI Sonenclar,38
53: 45 94 Thomas Losito,26 58: 46 149 Charles Sprauer,58 1
04: 20
40 Arthur Weisberg,50 53: 46 95 William Rost,42
58: 56 150 Ron Leddusire,36 1 04: 30
41 Edward McCarthy,52 53: 49 96 William Beach,34
58: 58 151 Ten7Wal sh, 35 1 0 4 : 3 4
42 Frank To!an,42 53:51 97 Kathleen Lyons,43
59: 04 152 Ben Spinner,20 1 04: 38
43 Stuart Kuritzky,44 5 3 : 5 4 98 Ol andoPaz,47
59: 10 153 Josh Spinner,24 1 04: 38
44 Jack Brennan,53
5 3 : 5 8 99 Kenny Golding,38 59: 12
154 Pierce Brennan,70 1 04: 49
45 Michael Bottalico,37
5 4 : 0 5 100 Josh Knight,49
59: 21 155 LuisAlvelo,42 1 04: 56
46 Michael Wolf,39
54: 07 101 John Rooney,52 59: 24
156 Yvonne Franck,50 1 05: 00
47 Michael Cohen,40
54: 16 102 FredReger,35 5 9 : 2 6
157 Donald Bieber,59 1 05: 15
48 Harry Neeson,58 5 4 : 2 0
103 Gary Bender,23 59: 28 158 David Antonio,33
1 05: 23
49 Mark Badolato,35 5 4 : 3 4 104 DebraTeranova,39
59: 33 159 Denise Lutrick,28
1 0 5 : 3 1
50 Judson Ramaker,48
54: 35 105 Nancy Venegas,28
59: 39 160 Dick Murphy,62
1 05: 32
51 OldGlory,99 54: 42
106 Vincent Juliano,46 59: 41 161 Richard Adamski,53
1 05: 35
52 Paul Warren,45
54: 42 107 James 0'Brien,51
59: 51 162 Michael Flaherty,58
1 0 6 : 0 8
53 Richard Fennelly,51
54:51 108 David Ennis,37
59: 57 163 Ross Grasso,62
1 06: 12
54 Paul Mackay,32
54: 53 109 Jay Vandekopple,47
1: 00: 01 164 Jack Magrone,54
1 0 6 : 1 4
55 John Harker,34
55: 06 110 Terrence Murphy,28
1: 00: 14 165 Cindy Fox,36
1 06: 55
12
PUT NAM CL ASSI C
1 6 6 M i k e S t e w a r t , 3 6 1
0 6 : 5 6 2 2 0 H e n r y O r t i z , 4 7 1 1 4 : 2 7 3 5 - 3 9
167 Thomas McNamee, 46 1 0 6 : 5 8
2 2 1 S u s a n E p s t e i n , 5 2 1 1 4 : 2 9 1 Ar t hur Ri char ds, 36 47: 21
168 Pat r i ci a Mul vi hi l l . 45 1
0 7 : 0 8 2 2 2 A r n o l d G o r e , 5 4 1 14: 30 2 Joe Komosinski,37 48: 36
1 6 9 E v e l y n S t a n l e y, 6 6 1 0 7 : 1 3 2 2 3 S a r a h J o r d a n , 2 6 1 1 4 : 5 7 3 Ivan Mills,39 48: 48
1 7 0 M o i r a To l a n , 3 3 1 0 7 : 2 5 2 2 4 P a v e l L i t v i n o v , 5 4 1 1 5 : 0 2 4 0 ^
1 7 1 R o b e r t D a v i e s , 5 6 1 0 7 : 3 6 2 2 5 J o a n n e B e r t r a m , 4 9 1 15: 08 1 Luis Flores,43
4 9 : 0 4
172 Gerard Dimaggio,37 1 07: 41 2 2 6 M i k e R o g e r s , 6 1 1 15: 22
2 Brian Daly,43 50: 05
173 Pr adeep Kapadi a, 38 1 07: 51 2 2 7 M i r i a m V e l e z , 4 8 1
15: 39 3 Richard Basuk,43 50: 39
1 7 4 B o b D a v i s , 6 0 1 0 8 : 1 8 2 2 8 W i l l i a m Te t z l a f f . 5 2 1
15: 50 4 5 4 9
175 Gregory Meyer, 39 1
08: 28 2 2 9 Do n a l d Ma g u i r e , 4 6 1 16: 07
1 Nick Caswell,45 46: 49
1 7 6 G i a B o u I o s , 3 5 1
0 8 : 4 3 2 3 0 J o a n T w o m e y , 3 3 1 16: 15
2 Scott Abercrombie,45 49: 27
1 7 7 A m y C a r g a i n , 2 2 1 0 8 : 4 5 2 3 1 M a r c L a t a s a , 2 5 1 16: 37 3 Denni s Ver noi a. 48
5 0 : 5 4
178 Mi chael LaScal a, 42 1 0 9 : 0 5 2 3 2 C h r i s L a f f r a , 3 1 1
1 6 : 3 9 5 0 ^ 9
1 7 9 J ! m We n k e , 3 8 1
0 9 : 1 8 2 3 3 C a r t a L a f f r a , 3 0 1 16: 39
1 Howard Bashant,50 51: 54
1 8 0 E d w a r d C o y l e , 3 0 1
0 9 : 2 5 2 3 4 C h a r t e s S h a b s e l s , 4 g 1 1 6 : 4 9
2 Bob Edmonds,52 52: 18
181 Deni se Bor geest , 37 1 0 9 : 2 8 2 3 5 K a r a M o n t a r u l i , 3 2 1
16: 52 3 Roberto Velez,51 53: 25
1 8 2 G e o r g e B y r n e , 6 5 1
09: 31 2 3 6 T i n a M a c k a y , 3 5 1
16: 54 6 0 - 6 9
183 Charles Burlingham,28 1
0 9 : 3 6 2 3 7 N o e m i K u g l e r , 4 8 1
16: 58 1 DickGreen,60
58: 29
1 8 4 Vi n c e n t F r a n z e , 3 1 1 0 9 : 4 4 2 3 8 To m H a n s e n , 4 8 1
1 7 : 0 1 2 Michael 0'Shaughnessy,60
1: 01: 18
1 8 5 L a wr e n c e B l a u , 4 6 1 0 9 : 4 8 2 3 9 M a t t h e w T h o m a , 1 3 1
17: 09 3 Harry Chafetz,65
1: 02: 05
1 8 6 A n i l K a p o e r , 2 2 1 09: 58 2 4 0 B r u c e U p h a m , 4 4 1
17: 33 7 0 +
1 8 7 T h o m a s R u i 2 , 5 2 1 09: 59 2 4 1 P a t t i e M a c a l u s o , 3 0 1
17: 37 1 Pierce Brennan,70
1: 04: 49
1 8 8 Bi l l Mc L o u g h l i n , 5 5 1 1 0 : 2 1
2 4 2 A n n M c K e a g u e , 5 4 1 17: 46
1 8 9 L u c i a C h a t z k y , 3 7 1 1 0 : 2 6
2 4 3 L i n d a N o r t o n , 4 6 1 1 7 : 4 7 Femal e Over al l
1 9 0 J o e B u r d e n , 3 7 1 10: 32
2 4 4 S a r a h H u g h e s , 3 1 1 18: 05
1 Mary Hurley,33
5 3 : 0 7
1 9 1 R o b e r t D a v a n , 4 7 1
10:41 2 4 5 S a r e n a M e y e r , 3 0 1
1 8 : 0 9 2 Joan Deitrick,33 53: 35
1 9 2 E n i d B u r n s , 4 2 1
10: 44 2 4 6 P a u l M e y e r , 3 0 1
18: 10 3 Terri Sonenclar,38
5 3 : 4 5
193 Gar y Spal t er . 41 1
10: 45 2 4 7 P a t r i c i a Wi l l i a m s , 4 7 1
18: 23 19- 29
194 James McGover n, 40 1
10: 47 2 4 8 S t e v e n G o r a n , 3 7 1
22: 07 1 Nancy Venegas,28
59: 39
195 Her s hel Sos nof f , 52 1
10: 48 2 4 9 F r a n k S c h m i d t . 5 6 1
2 2 : 0 7 2 TinaSpain,29
1: 03: 13
1 9 6 Te r n Va n g o r , 3 2 1
10: 58 250 St ev e Col angel o, 65 1
22: 08 3 Denise Lutrick,28
1: 05: 31
1 9 7 K a t y Q u i n n , 4 5 1
11 : 1 0 2 5 1 J o e S p o f f o r d , 3 3 1
22: 09 3 0 - 3 9
198 Car mel o Rol dan, 53 1
11 : 1 0 2 5 2 D a v i d Z u c k e r m a n , 5 5 1
C O 1 Monica Bonaviego,31
56: 14
199 Roger Kennedy,68 1
11 : 1 7 2 5 3 K e v i n M o r a n , 4 4 1
23: 18 2 Holly Dixon-Prince,31
56: 43
2 0 0 D o n n a R u s s e l l , 4 3 1
1 1 : 2 7 2 5 4 J a c k D u n c a n , 3 8 1
2 4 : 2 1 3 Sarah CoIlins,35
5 7 : 5 5
201 Ral ph DeMarco,61 1
11: 27 2 5 5 J o e l B e n d e r , 5 5 1
29: 30 4 0 4 9
2 0 2 A l S i l b e r t , 5 0 1
11: 46 2 5 6 Ma r j o r i e B r o wn , 3 7 1
43: 13
1 Kathleen Lyons,43 59: 04
2 0 3 L u a n n He n r y, 4 0 1
11: 48
2 Lee Saroken,47
1: 01: 38
204 Di anne Sel l az z o, 43 1
11: 57 A W A R D S
3 Patricia Mulvihill,45
1: 07: 08
2 0 5 L a wr e n c e S i l l s , 5 5 1 12: 12
50- 59
206 Tina Burke-Pasquale,32 1 12:51 Mal e Over al l
1 Yvonne Franck,50 1: 05: 00
2 0 7 Ma r g i e Wr o n k e r , 4 0 1 12: 58 1 Scott Brown,32
4 3 : 1 9
2 Susan Epstein,52 1 : 1 4 : 2 9
2 0 8 J o s e X a j e r a , 3 9 1 13: 03
2 Tom Piazza,25 44: 46
3 Ann McKeague,54 1: 17: 46
2 0 9 A l a n We i s s ma n , 5 7 1 13: 08
3 Charles Creel,33
4 5 : 1 1 60- 69
2 1 0 J o A n n D a v i s , 3 4 1
1 3 : 1 5 0 - 1 4
1 Evelyn Stanley.66
1: 07: 13
2 1 1 E d i t h F a r i a s , 7 1 1
1 3 : 1 9 1 M a t t h e w T h o m a , 1 3 1
1 7 : 0 9 70- 79
2 1 2 J o h n R u s s e l l , 4 6 1
13: 40 19- 29
1 Edith Farias,71
1: 13: 19
2 1 3 Mo i s e s S a l a ma , 6 6 1 13: 46 1 Michael Hay,27
46: 00
214 J ohn Hughes , 38 1
1 3 : 4 8
2 Mauricio Venegas,29 4 9 : 1 8
2 1 5 J o e B u r k y , 7 5 1 14: 17
3 Roger Efraimsen,20 50: 18
2 1 6 J a me s Ga r d i n e r , 3 2 1 14:21 3 0 - 3 4
217 El l en Buc c l f er r o, 35 1 14: 24
1 J. David Blodgett,31
4 5 : 4 6
218 Mi chael Ecke! man, 48 1
14: 25 2 WesMburu, 33
45: 56
2 1 9 M a r k R e d f e r n , 4 9 1
14: 25 3 Douglas Murray,34
47: 39
1 3
TRRC's Mary Hurley:
Running For More Than Fun
(The following is excepted from an article that appeared in the
June 21, 1995 edition of the Times Herald RECORDJ
Mary Hurley, a 33 year old Highland resident, ran in
high school. Then she took a 16 year break. . until about 1
1/2 years ago, when she reportedly started running again
' solely for in." Well, besides having ftin, she has also
managed to quit smoking (after being a 2 1/2 pack a day
smoker) and shed 30 pounds. She credits her improved
tness level to running and to her workouts at a local health
c l ub.
'Tm down to 40 (minutes for a lOK) now," Hurley
said. "I'm hoping to get to 38." She clocked a 40:16 at the
Orange Classic lOK June 11 in Middletown to nish 12th
woman overall and second in the 30-39 year old age group.
Mary has a ill-timc job and is the mother of Billy,
7, and Shannon, 3. She couldn't break 44:00 minutes last
year, but she attributes her faster times this year to the
healtlh club workouts and mile repeats on the track.
Mary is also more concerned about nutrition now
than she used to be, and she's pointing to a Fall marathon
with hopes of a 3 hour 40 minute qualier for Boston.
Taconic wishes her good luck with all her running
goals and hopes to see her on the TRRC women's team in
many races to come!
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Ther e wi l l be
no 5K race at
Montrose this year.
TRRC wi shes al l
veterans a good day . . . and recommends
carbo-loading and hydrating for the New
York City Marathon November 12. Good
luck, runners!
/ hear d i t
through the
grapevine..
As heard through the
grapevine: although Jack (Frankie) Magrone
cannot claim to be one of Taconic's fastest
runners, he is, however, one of our best
singers. (Perhaps the only one at that, as
those of you who witnessed this past Christ
mas at Blue Mountain might attest.)
"Frankie" was at it again with Harry
and Scott in company cheering him on at
Brodies North, recently. According to the
crowd reaction, Jack won hands down with
his rendition of "My Way."
Upon putting the song request in for
his rst song (Witchcraft) there was another
singer named Jack who also requested to sing
this very same song. I guess it was luck that
Jack number two acquiesced and let the real
Taconic Frankie sing it instead. The crowd
denitely preferred "our" Jack/Frankie.
Be ready my friend, we expect a larger
repertoire this Christmas at Blue Mountain -
with no coaxing this time. (If you want to be
"old blue eyes," though, you'd better order
tinted contacts now!)
(914) 245-9092
Nominations Sought;
Runners of the Year, 1995.
Taconic Road Runners Club will award Runner of the Year awards to f
outstanding male and female runners in the club. Nominations are open. The
winners will be determined by the Board of Directors. Runners will be judged on the
following criteria:
1. Running in Taconic Races (most heavily weighted criteria)
2. Running for Taconic in outside events
3. Running performances/accomplishments overall.
(This includes age group performances and personal improvements.)
Rimners' entire running accomplishments for the year will be considered. All Taconic races are in the TRRC database, but
if you would like to add additional race results to this data, or if you would like to make sure we have your results for consideration
as Runner of the Year, or if you would like to nominate a fellow TRRC runner, please use the following format;
There is no limit on the number of nominations. Self-nominations and nominations of fellow rurmers are invited. Remem
ber: we need nomi nat i ons of men and women! ! !
Forward your nominations to TRRC, Runner of the Year, P.O. Box 99, Baldwin Place, NY 10S05.
Presentation of awards will be at the Annual TRRC Dinner Dance November 17, 1995.
Mo r e N o mi n a t i o n s N e e d e d :
Member of the Year,1995
Nominations are invited for the 1995 TRRC Member of the Year. Nomina- p ' '
tions may be by formal letter, addressed to the TRRC Board of Directors, P.O. Box 99, ,
Baldwin Place, NY 10505, or informally, by speaking with any of the board members (if
you can trust them to remember what you tell them!).
Member of the Year is awarded to the person who most exemplies the spirit of
TRRC: supporting the club, its members and its activities. This is a club of many outstanding members. Be sure to nominate
those you feel have made the club one you are proud to belong to. Let them know you appreciate their efforts, and that they have
helped you enjoy the club more. This award will be presented at the Annual TRRC Dinner Dance November 17,1995.
A n d Mo r e N o mi n a t i o n s N e e d e d :
O f c e r s f o r 1 9 9 6 > g |
Election of new ofcers will take place at the end of the year. If
you would like to run for ofce or if you have a nomination, please notify
Peter Meisler, Nomination Chair, at (914) 265-9674. Terms are for one I
year.
ALSO: Consider becoming a race director (or co-race director). Help is needed to keep the full,
high quality TRRC race schedule intact. Call Rich Nash, (914) 245-6666, if you are interested in learning
more about furthering the success of TRRC!
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Results of the Club Team Championships
July 23,1995 - Central Park, NY City
N a me
Mike Slinskey
John Cunningham
Tom Pi azza
Chuck Cr eel
Bemi e Dei t r i ck
Michael Hay
St eve Cal i donna
Nick Caswell
Bob Hermesch
Greg Diamond
To m Ch u r c h
Joe Porcaro
Bill Foley
Tony Galfano
Alessandra Lynch
Scott Abercrombie
Paul War r en
Howie Bashant
Jack Brennan
Mike Daley
Art Weisberg
Budge Huntoon
Kevin Lowry
Ed McCarthy
Joan Dei t r i ch
Rich Nash
Bob Edmonds
Ray Marrero
Leo Gormley
Robert Inghilterra
Jim Martin
JeffPurdy
Gary Struve
Joe Nadaline
Irv Miller
Bronislaw Czech
Anthony Berndt
Debbie Terranova
Sar ah Col l i ns
Nancy Laun
Lee Saroken
Nathan Treadwell
Nancy Young
Jim Whalen
Carol Hansen
Bill Smith
Melanie Benvenue
Pierce Brennan
Nancy Winslow
Ni na Gunt her
Dick Murphy
Kevin Moran
<39 (Open Team) 26:45
27 (Open Team)
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The Club Team Championships Were HOT!!!
Here are Just a sampling of TRRC's blistering nishers:
Photos by Joanna Nash
A N D
Te a t o wn L a k e Re s e r v a t i o n
Ra mb l e 7 K
Sat ur day
Sept. 23, 1995
1 0 : 0 0 A . M .
Course: 7K (4.34 miles) rolling trails
Entry Fee: $10.00
Make checks payable to TRRC
Mail with application to : TRRC, Box 99, Baldwin Place, NY 10505
T-Shirts to First 100 Registered
AWARDS
17*^ * r/ "f/ V Awards to rst three overall male and female nishers
F a c t a N o n V e r b a , r - . . o r . r . .
and to rst three male & female nishers in age groups:
1 4 & u n d e r 1 5 - 1 8 1 9 - 2 9 3 0 - 3 9
4 0 - 4 9 5 0 - 5 9 6 0 & o v e r
Pr o c e e d s t o Te a t o wn L a k e Re s e r v a t i o n
Po s t - Ra c e Re f r e s h me n t s
For further information, contact: Teatown Lake Reservation (914)762-2912 Days
Rac e Di r ec t or, Tom Chur c h
TRRC - Teatown Lake Reservation 7K Ramble - Race Registration
T - s h i r t s i z e : M L X L
Name: _
Ad d r e s s :
S c k :
Age on race day:
Bi r t h d a t c :
S t r e e t C i t > ' S t a t e Z i p
I know that running a road race is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter and run unless I am medically able and
properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of a race ofcial relative to my ability to safely complete the run. I assume all
risks associated with running in this event including, but not limited to: falls, contact with other participants, the effects of the
weather, including high heat and/or humidity, trafc and the conditions of the road, 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 laconic Road Runners Club, Teatown Lake Reservation 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 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.
S i g n a t u r e O a t e B i b N o .
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!^Tail check and registration to TRRC, P.O. Box 99, Baldwin Place, NY 10505
THIS IS THE RACE. A 10,000 meter road race in the beautiful Hudson
Higlilands, 37% on gravel roads, with the last half of the race downhill!
You could set your personal record! Not to mention that the race benets
Harvest With Heart! This grass-roots, non-prot organization is a partner
ship of growers, packers, and the New York Army National Guard that
brings quality fresh produce to children and adults who are nutritional-
ly-at-risk, throughout the New York City and Hudson Valley Region.
SIGN UP EARLY! Just ll out the registration form on the other side, cut
it out, and mail it back to us with your entry fee.
DIRECTIONS TO COLD SPRING. From New York City: Grand Cx'ntral - Hudson Line to Cold Spring.
From the North or South: Take Route 9 or theTaconic Parkway to Route 301 West to Main St., Cold
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Follow signs at
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and 301 Registrants
wi l l b e b u s e d t o t h e
starting point at the
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1995
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MANNER AS A RESULT OF MY PARTICIPATION IN SAID RACE I AHEST AND VERIFY THAT I AM PHYSICALLY FIT
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Yes, I would like to
ma k e a n a d d i t i o n a l
contribution to help
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deliver fresh apples this
winter to people in
need. Enclosed is my
voluntary contribution of:
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Yo u r t a x d e d u c t i b l e
c h e c k s h o u l d b e
m a d e o u t t o H a r v e s t
W i t h H e a r t V
18t h Annual Bi at hl on Resul t s
By Larry Lenahan
After a three week heat wave and a seemingly unending stream of thunder storms, the weather broke in time for the biathlon.
Thirty-nine athletes came out to take on the challenge of the three mile run and half mile swim. For the third year, John Albanese came in
rst overall in 28:33. A new face, to me at least, came in close behind: rst in the famale category - Amanda Weiss in 33:03.
Congratulations to both of you!
Sincere thanks to the volunteers, especially my daughter, Joanne, who came to the rescue when the chief lifeguard called at noon
on Saturday. The message was straight forward - bad weather was imminent - if you want to put out the balloons, do it now. We did,
and completed the task none too soon. Thanks kid!
I'd like to say more but time and space doesn't allow for. Thanks to everyone: participants, volunteers, spectators, and
importantly, Joe Albanese at All Seasons Sports for the rafe prize and the great lead bathing suit.. .the dubious distinction taken this
year by good sport Brad Leach.
Pl ace
Over al l / Aee Gr oun T i m e
N a m e As e / Se x T o w n
1/ 1 Mal e overal l
28: 33 John Al banese
3 3 / M Bedf or d Hi l l s
2/ 2 Mal e over al l 29: 45
Bl ai r Cul l en M M Yo r k t o wn / Ht s .
3/ 3 Mal e over al l
3 0 : 4 6 To m Mi l e s 3 3 / M
Westchester, PA.
4/ 1 Mal e 30- 39
31: 52
J. Al l en Br i t van 3 9 / M Pl easant vi l l e
5/ 1 Femal e overal l
33: 03 Amanda Wei s s 19/ F
L a r c h mo n t
6/ 2 Femal e overal l
3 3 : 2 0 El sa St ocker
3 7 / F
Greenwich, CT.
7/ 2 Mal e 30- 39 33: 39
Larry Phillips
3 4 / M
Poughkeepsie
8/ 1 Mal e 50- 59
34: 33
Roger Cocking
5 1 / M Shr ub Oak
9/ 1 Mal e 40- 49
34: 37 Jack Cul ki n 4 9 M Su f Te m
10/ 2 Mal e 40- 49
35: 14
Tony Galfano
4 7 / M Peek s k i l l
11/ 3 Mal e 40- 49 37: 04
Gary Glassman
3 4 / M
Chappaqua
12/ 2 Mal e 50- 59 37: 40
Gordon Yunge 5 7 / M Whi t e Pl ai ns
13/3 Femal e overal l
38: 57 L i n d a L i u
17/ F Yo r k t o wn Ht s .
14/ 3 Mal e 50- 59 39: 26
Rober t Baker 5 0 / M
Douglaston
15/
39: 42 Leo Gormley 5 3 / M
Sh e n o r o c k
16/ 4 0 : 0 8 Pet er Racket t
5 5 / M Ca r me l
1 7 /
4 0 : 0 9 John Rooney 5 5 / M
Mahopac
1 8 /
4 0 : 3 0 Mi chael Vel t r e
3 7 / M
Poughkeepsie
19/ 1 Mal e 19- 29 4 0 : 4 0
Stephen Singlak
2 0 / M
Mahopac
20/ 1 Mal e <14
4 1 : 0 2 Davi d Fr anco 1 3 / M
Pawling
21/ 1 Femal e 40-49 4 1 : 1 4
Lynn Marrison
4 1 / F Br e ws t e r
2 2 /
4 1 : 2 2 Fred Reger 3 5 / M
Mahopac
2 3 / 4 1 : 3 9 John Lei t head
3 8 / M Ca r me l
2 4
4 2 : 1 4 Pedro Perei ra 3 3 / M Pt. Washington
25/ 2 Femal e 40-49
4 2 : 3 6
Molly Connors
4 8 / F Cr o t o n - On - Hu d s o n
26/ 3 Femal e 40^ 9
42: 51
Katy Quinn
45/ F
Mahopac
2 7 /
4 2 : 5 7 Ru d i Ei n h o m 5 9 / M Ka t o n a h
2 8 /
4 3 : 0 9 Chr i s Wi nchel l 4 3 / M
Mahopac
2 9 /
4 3 : 2 8 Owe n Mc Cr u d d e n 5 9 / M Shr ub Oak
30/ 1 Mal e 60> 4 5 : 1 7
Ron Gol den 6 5 / M Gr eenv i l l e
31/ 1 Femal e 30-39
4 5 : 3 2 Debr a Ter r anov a 39/ F Yo r k t o wn Ht s .
3 2 /
4 5 : 5 2 Ri char d Mi l l er 5 5 / M
Montgomery
33/ 2 Mal e <14 4 6 : 0 2 Ri char d Car t on
1 3 / M
Pawling
3 4 / 47: 13 Steve Quinn
4 8 / M
Mahopac
35/
4 7 : 2 6 Pavel Li t vi nov 5 5 / M
Tarrytown
36/ 2 Mal e 60>
47: 53 J o h n Or r
6 0 / M So me r s
3 7 / 5 0 : 0 9 Br ad Leach
-Lead Bathing Suit Award
4 2 / M Somer s
3 8 /
50: 47 St even Gor an 3 7 / M
Poughkeepsie
3 9 /
56: 10 Fr ank Schmi dt 5 6 / M
Mahopac
Biathlon Highlights
Owen McCrudden wins for the greatest
distance swum. After a respectable run,
Owen lost almost 2.5 minutes in transition
(A strip artist he's not) before getting into
the water. His swimming stroke was
arguably one of the strongest in the event.
The problem for Owen, though, was
staying on course. Without the customary
waves of Long Beach Island, he apparently
found the course too calm and created his
own havoc - straying from course and
adding considerable distance. Rudi and
Katy tried to hail him back on course (after
an appropriate, competitive delay). They
suggest he keep his head up next year.
Debra Terranova experienced her maiden
biathlon and outpaced most of the women
in the run. Her good nature was taxed by
the swim, though, and her remarks upon
exiting the water indicated that she'd rather
compete on dry land. Debbie was a strong
contender for the lead bathing suit award,
but she graciously allowed Brad Leach to
take home the honors. Lee Saroken, last
year's lead bathing suit award winner, had
urged Debbie to enter the event this year.
We hope to see Lee and Debbie compete
for the honors next year!
Runners in this year's biathlon had the
added challenge of a locked gate at the
ent r ance t o Lockwood Lane. Al l
participants skirted the obstacle without
difculty and the poison ivy is said to have
held up well after the trafc subsided.
Melanie Benvenue gets the applause for the
volunteer traveling the greatest distance. A
loyal supporter of this event, TRRC was
happy have her come up from New York
City to man her post at the water stop.
This year's distinctive T-shirt was once
again created by Kevin Lenahan. Great
i o b !
2 3
18t h Annual
Mahopac Biathlon -1995
.,!% <1 Il l l l l W*^^" '
The 1995 Mahopac Biathlon saw
runners (above) take off in a light drizzle,
and emerge from Sycamore Park beach
undaunted . Finishers, starting top right and
proceeding clockwisc around the page,
include Debbie Terranova {iVhat were you
saying about having fun, Debbie?)
Leo Gormlcy (his fans cheering hint in from
the dock). Roger Cocking {just back from
Mt. Everest). Owen McCrudden {the long
distance swimmer). EtI McLaughlin
checking in winner John Albanese, ELsa
Stocker {2nd woman overall). Rudi
Einhorn {amazed that Katy beat him). Katy
Quinn {with Rudi, Chris Winchell and Owen
in hot pur.'iuit). and Tony Galfano {a
biathlon regular).
C O N
a mi s u i !
J h
Wi n n e r s o f t h e
18th Annual Mahopac
B i a t h l o n
Winners of the 1995 Mahopac Biathlon
were congratulated by Race Director Larr>'
Lenahan and presented with custom awards,
created by Kevin Lenahan.
Winners pictured from top to bottom
include John Albanese (1st overall), Amanda
Weiss (1st female, 5th overall). Elsa Stocker (2nd
female, 6th overall), Linda Liu (3rd female) and
Blair Cullen (2nd overall).
Photos by Joanna Nash
Ri chard J, Adamski
4 Todt Hi l l
Putnam Valley, NY 10579
(914) 528-8457
Dear Fellow Club Members:
Last year, a number of us gathered in Central Park to participate in the Susan G. Kohmen Breast Cancer
Foundation's Race for the Cure. This was an event sponsored to raise funds to ght breast cancer. Earlier in the
year, my wife, Myra, lost her 12 year battle with the disease, and my close iends in the Club dedicated their participa
tion in the event to Myra with specially made T-Shirts: "TRRC for Myra." (See Taconic Running Life, Nov. 1994.)
The experience of that day had a profound effect on all of us, but for some, it marked the beginning of a search
to do more to support women who are ghting this disease. This search lead us to a New York based organization
called SHARE which is a self-help support group for women with breast or ovarian cancer.
The dreadful Ifacts are that one out of eight women in their lifetime will be told "you have breast cancer." 1
can tell lyou from personal experience, that upon hearing this, there is total confusion for both the patient and family
members. SHARE is there from the very beginning to support such people at no cost.
We are determined to raise breast and ovarian cancer awareness in our Northern Westchester/Putnam commu
nity and we hope that we can ultimately develop our own self-help support group based on the SHARE model.
If you or your daughter, mother, sister, friend, wife or lover have ever been touched by breast or ovarian
cancer, won't you walk with us?
Please review the SHARE-A-WALK yer in this issue of TRL and act now. You can make a difference!
October 1, 1995 will be a day lled with emotion, but I promise you, it will not be a day of sadness. It will be
a day of celebration as we come together to provide support and hope for so many.
If anyone can lend a hand preparing for the event or helping on the day of the walk, please call me. I certainly
can use your help.
Thanks,
PRI NTI NG
COPYI NG
PI CK UP & DELI VERY
PRINTER OF TACONIC RUNNING LIFE
954 Route 6
Mahopac, NY 10541
TEL: (914)628-6430
FAX: (914)628-0593
T H E
r i n t H
S U Z A N N E G L E N D E N N I N G R I C H G L E N D E N N I N G
You'll nd The Print House on Route 6 in Mahopac adjacent to the "Plaza Bakery,"
We'll be happy to help you with all your printing needs:
yers, invitations, business printing and more.
If you coul d hel p thousands of women wi th breast or
ovarian cancer by walking (or running) around the park
for a couple of hours - would you do it?
Good! We've got a date.. .Sunday, October 1, 1995
Participate in the 1st Northern Westchester/Putnam
S H A R E - A - WA L K . . . 1 9 9 5
at FDR Park - 9:00 A.M., Sunday, October 1
Join women, men and children,
walking to show our resolve to conquer breast and ovarian cancer
Wh y N o r t h e r n We s t c h e s t e r S H A R E - A - WA L K ?
SHARE, a self-help organization for people with breast or ovarian cancer has a history of over 20 years of
wellness programs, educational seminars and support groups in New York City at NO CHARGE to people and
their families that are coping with breast or ovarian cancer. We need the same services in our own community!
What makes SHARE-A-WALK unique?
Our community! We will be walking in celebration of those we know who have survived breast or ovarian
cancer and in memory of those we have lost. It will be a memorable event for the entire family and the entire
c o m m u n i t y . , !
Sh o w y o u r s u p p o r t !
R e g i s t e r f o r t h e Wa l k a n d P l c d s c
Re c r u i t f a mi l y a n d c o - wo r k e r s t o wa l k .
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Hang posters and distribute brochures at work and in your neighborhood
Volunteer to help. We need you. Call SHARE-A-WALK; 914-962-6402 or
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Schedule of Events - FDR Park, Yorktown Heights. NY - Parking Lot 1
See Flip Side for
Pledge and Entry
F o r m
9 : 0 0 A M .
1 0 : 0 0 A M.
11 : 3 0 A. M.
Pre-Walk Rally. . .Warm up!
Music, Make your own banner, Get your walking bib. Walk in celebration or in
memory of a loved one. Walk as a survivor, or Walk in support
Ribbon-cutting. Walk begins
Share i n the festi vi ti es!
Free: Entertainment. Refreshments. Prizes.
R E G I S T R A T I O N
F O R M
Please Register To Walk - Do It
Today
(Please Print Clearly)
Name:
Team Name or applicable
Home Address;
Telephone; (
Daytime
Evening
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Does your company offer matching grants?
(Check with your Human Resources Department)
Check as many boxes as apply:
I I I want to register to walk
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support SHARE
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i nf ormat i on.
I want 1995 SHARE- A- WALK
T-shirt(s) at $10.00 each ($15.00 on
d a y o f Wa l k ) $
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I I Fd like to make a donation in the amount
o f $
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a m o u n t o f $
Total amount enclosed $
Checks or money orders are accepted. Do not send cash through
the mail. Make checks payable to Northern Westchester/Putnam
S H A R E - A - WA L K .
Th e 2 Wa y s t o Re g i s t e r :
1. By Mail: Mail form to Northern Westchester/Putnam SHARE-
A-WALK, P.O. Box 553, Jefferson Valley, NY 10535. T-shirts
can be picked up at Century 21 Robert David, Inc., Route 6,
Jefferson Valley, NY, Sept. 15-Sept. 30 between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., or you may pick up your T-shirt the day of the Walk.
Deadline for mail registration is Sept. 25, 1995.
2. In Person; Any day at Century 21 Robert-David between the
hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
M
W a i v e r
Be sure to read, sign, and
include with your registration form.
Unsigned waivers will not be processed.
I hereby attest that I am physically qualied to
participate in this Walk. I understand that I should
not enter and walk unless I am medically able and
properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of
a Walk ofcial relative to my ability to safely
complete the Walk. I assume all risks associated
with walking in this event, including but not limited
to falls, contact with other participants, the effects
of the weather, trafc and conditions of the road, 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 laconic Road Runners club,
SHARE, Northern Westchester/Putnam SHARE-A-
WALK, FDR State 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 understand that
bicycles, skateboards, baby joggers, roller skates or
blades, animals and radio headsets are not allowed
in the Walk, and I will abide by this guideline. I
grant permission to all the foregoing to use any
photographs, motion pictures, records, or any other
record of this event for any legitimate purpose.
Signature:^
Signature;
Parent (if child under age 18)
1 9 9 5 S HA RE - A - WA L K
Sponsorship List
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Addr ess:
Please print clearly
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( ) -
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Name (ifapplicable):
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Evening
I To t a l a m o u n t :
If you need additional forms, please feel free to photocopy
this form. Sponsorship money is due no later than October
16, 1995. Return to Northem Westchester/Putnam SHARE-
A-WAl.K, P O Box 553, Jefferson Valley, NY 10535
Oh no! If s That Time Again!!!!
Taconic*s Age Group Cross-Country Series
Sundays:
9 : 0 0 A . M . -
9 : 3 0 A . M . -
October 15 (Yorktown)
October 22 (Somers - sites tentative)
October 29 (Blue Mountain Reservation
5K for 15 year olds and older
1/4 mile (5-6 year olds)
1/2 mile (7-8 year olds)
3/4 mile (9-10 year olds)
1 mile (11-14 year olds)
New This Year!!! - *^Ru2 Rat Ramble** for Toddlers and Preschoolers
Call John Hallinan at 739-2268 (evenings) or watch for yers.
Still only $1.00 - What a deal!!!
J j
Other Races, Other Places
Col umbus Day
Ki ds' Races
Depew Park
Peekskill, NY
9 : 3 0 A . M.
October 8, 1995
Watch for yers for more information
Questions?: Scott Abercrombie,
Race Director (914) 737-0872
TRRC Hotline (914) 923-4665
Bi l l Cr ui si e 5K. MHRRC
June 26. 1995
Doug Miller
Fr ank Mesman
Pi er ce Br ennan
16:54 (2nd overall)
22:54 (2nd 55-59M)
23:10 (ls( 70+M)
Peacht r ee l OK. At l ant a. GA
July 4. 1995
Mar i a Bl easdal e
Fi nbar Gur dv
40:45 (55th woman)
34:39 (16th master)
Fal mout h Road Race 7. 1M
Fal mout h. MA. August 20. 1995
Greg Diamond
Bill Foley
Maiy Hurley
Nancy Young
Lee Saroken
Ed McLaughlin
Katy D. Quinn
Steve Quinn
39:23 (109 overall)
4 2 : 1 6
47:06 (97th female)
53: 01
5 3 : 2 4
54: 52
6 1 : 5 8
6 5 : 5 2
Falmouth Road Race Fields 7,000 Runners
By Katy D. Quinn
Sunny sk>'s, winds that only affected the elite runners (TRRC's Greg Diamond had elite status!), and a beautiful
rolling course along the seashore of Cape Cod greeted 7,000 runners at this year's Falmouth Road Race. Preparations for the
race made it seem more like a marathon than a 7 miler. (We kept reminding each other that this was just "a ran to the mail
boxes and back (a.k.a. the pumphouse short run)", but the bus ride to the start at 7:15 a.m. and waiting for staged starts
commencing at 10:00 a.m. (I was in the "red start" and did not go off until 10:15 a.m.) made it seem like a marathon.
Woods Hole, MA was not as accepting of the calls of nature as many staging areas, however: Security guards with 2-way
radios patrolled the bushes to make sure runners didn't "water or fertilize" the vegetation!
Complimcntar>' post-race refreshments included Poland Springs water (there were numerous water stops and
sprinkling hoses along the route), Gatorade, Welch's frait juice bars. Nature's Ncctar, hot dogs with French's mustard and
Cape Cod potato chips. (The bounty of sponsors rather than the benets of healthy eating seemed to prevail.)
The visit to the Cape was topped off with biking, sunning, beach-going, roller-blading and eating by those of us who
made a vacation of the event.. and it IS an event\
TRRC Membership News
Compiled by Joanna Nash
WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST MEMBERS
Chuck Posey El l en Schul z Chr i s Sl agl e Br i an War ner Ar t hur Zel man
Howard Brynin runs for the feeling of accomplishment and peaceful relaxation after a hard run or race. Howard runs in the Rockerfeller
Estate area during his lunch time.
Lloyd Comeau is training for the Cape Cod Marathon, which is also his favorite race, Lloyd has been running for about 5 years and runs in
the early morning in the Yorktown area.
Laura Conaty just started running this year. Laura generally runs in the evenings.
Scott Craven is looking forward to the Jan Peek 1 OK coming up. Scott usually runs in the evenings and would like to run a marathon some
day.
Peter Cuomo's favorite race is the Big Sur Marathon. Peter began running in 1987 for "mental therapy". His current goal is another
ma r a t h o n .
Jerry DeRosa is one of our new student members. Jerry enjoys running in FDR Park after school. He would like to go to the states for
runmng and likes it best when he runs a good time. Lots of luck!!
David, Laurie, D.J. and Daniel Ford enjoy the fresh air, exercise and family involvement. D.J. and Daniel participated in the St. Patrick's
Day event. We hope to see you there next year also!
Nina Gunther began running in 1993. Nina's favorite distance is the 1 OK and half-marathon. She also did well at the Club Team
Championships (see race results in this issue). Welcome to TRRC.
John Hetsko runs in the Lake Peekskill area as the sun comes up. John runs for weight reduction, heart strength, sense of accomplishment
and freedom.
Anil Kapoor just started runmng a few months ago. Ami runs in FDR Park and the Croton Reservoir area. He would like to increase his
mileage to 10 miles. Anil's current goal is to be able to run in the Orlando Disney run next year. (Many Taconic's went down for this event
and had a blast. Also, if you want to join the Saturday morning group at the pumphouse they can steer you in a good direction. Just show up
and introduce yourself! .. .for directions to get there, call a board member or check the last issue of TRL.))
Kathleen Kane is one of the high school students joining Taconic this month. She looks forward to running on the dirt trails in the woods.
Kathleen would like to get down to a 5:30 mile and run a 5 mile course in 27 minutes. She likes the feeling she can accomplish anything after
she runs. Welcome!
Brett Peter Linn loves running the marathon. Brett runs for overall health and attitude benets. He would like to improve on his marathon
t i me,
Paul Mackey looks forward to the Riverdale Ramble. Paul would like to do another marathon - either Dutchess or Boston. He enjoys the
serenity of deserted dirt roads.
Larry Phillips likes the serenity of running in Minniwaska State Park. Lany would like to win Sybil one day (this year he completed the
course in 4 hours 37 minutes!). His favorite race is the MHRRC 12 Hour Run.
Tania A. Roberts-EchlofT and family likes to run around her neighborhood. Tania usually run in the morning and would like to increase
her speed.
Nathan Treadwell enjoys the Verrazano race. He currently likes the race distance of 5 miles, but would like to increase to the marathon
distance. Nathan likes the T-Shirts after the race!
Amrita Willemann and family have attended one Taconic race so far... Mother's Day. Amrita generally runs in FDR park in the morning
(so do many other Taconic's) and would like to run an 8 minute mile!
Gary Wronker and family enjoys the lOK distance but would like to run a half marathon. Gary enjoys the challenge of runnmg.
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TRRC is pleased to have the following membership renewals:
Joe Albanese and family
A r t h u r B r e u e r
May Chou
J i m Cr o o k s t o n
William Deegan
Di c k Gr een
St eve Hoanzl
Lori Jorgense
Ti m K o l k ma n
Char l ot t e Luk as
Mi c h a e l Mc En t e e
Joe Nadal i ne
Tom Pi az z a
James Ryan
Robyn Stephens
J oel Bender
Terry Burgher
Bob Cooney
F r a n k Cu l l e n
Edward Dillon and family
George Grieve
K e v i n Ho r b a t i u k
Be r n i e Ka n e
Ma r k L e s c a u l t
Rich Mattey
Philip Merritt and family
John Ni col ai s
Paul Pi l i er o
Rober t Sc hnei der
Pa u l Wa r r e n
J o a n n e B e r t r a m D o n B l e a s d a l e
Victor Chase and family
Mark Cooperman and Terri Udolf
Michael Daley
Mary Ellen Falco
Bo b Ha l l i n a n
Budge Huntoon
L i s a Ka t z
St u Levi ne
Mi c h a e l Mc Ca l l i o n
F r a n k Me s s ma n
Ro b i n s o n Or t i z
JejffPurdy
Joseph Spofford
Li nda Pr ess Wol f e
Na n n De l a n d
Stanley Goldstein
Charles Heming
J ames J ac k man
RulofT Kip
Kevin Lowry
J a me s Mc De r mo t t
Da v i d Mi t z i
Tina Pasquale
Michael O'Shaughnessy
Thomas and Li nda St eel
J o h n Z u r o s k i
John K Bates enjoys running in the late afternoon. John likes competing with his peers (stiff competition in that category!). Keep on
running!
Vic Bonci does most of his training on the road and likes the race distance of a lOK.
Jack Brennan and Robi Wolf are both back on the "come-back" trail. Thanks to both for their contributions to Taconic - Jack for his
photographs for TRL and Robi for her contributions in the culinary area.
Vicki Brockhausen likes the Mothers' Day race, but prefers the Faireld Half-marathon distance. She would like to nish the NYC
Mar at hon.
JoAnn Coogan prefers the Lincoln Hall race in the rain (a glutten for punishment isn't she!?! JoAnn revels in the exhilarating feeling after
and the energy before runmng. In additon to seeing nature, breathing fresh air (hard to come by in August) and meeting friends on a run.
Louis Degenaro looked forward to the now defunct Somers lOK. Louis runs around Applebee in the mornings. He is looking forward to
the Marine Corps Marathon.
Hank Diaz is waiting to run the NYC Marathon. (Contact Rich Nash, he is trying to put together a TRRC 50's Team for the Marathon).
Hank would like to achieve higher weekly mileage. (How about joining the Pump House gang on Saturday Morning? - some are training for
Fall marathons).
Gerard DiMaggio loves the race and the distance of Sybil. Gerard can usually be found running in FDR Park. He would like to run a sub-4
hour Marat hon.
Michael Dorrien would like to be able to nish the NYC Marathon. Mike likes how running makes him relax.
Christopher Downing likes runmng lOK's to half-marathons. He would like to be able to run a marathon. Christopher enjoys the
relaxation of the body and mind when running. Good to see you at our Taconic races!
Billy Drake goes to Hunter Mountain for his favorite race. Billy enjoys running the countiy roads and on an old abandoned raifroad bed in
his area. He enjoys being with his running friends.
Paul Fendler runs for the sense of freedom, personal power and peace of mind. Paul likes any distance from 1 to 100 miles and likes to run
races he has not completed before.
Mike Gosset is one of those quiet members of Taconic that does a tremendous amount for the youth of our club. (See stories and photos,
this issue of TRL.) Mike would like to stay as close to a 5:30 mile and a 17:30 5K as possible. You're doing a great job, Mike!
John Hallinan and family do a fantastic job with the Fall Cross Country Series. John is a past president of the club and a continuing source
of club strength and support. (Rumor has it that he'd like to challenge Carmelo to a comparison of body fat!)
Jim Hansen looks forward the the Mudders and Grunters. Jim would like to break 34:00 for 5 miles. Glad to see you're sticking with
running and we hope to see you at some of the TRRC events!
Margie Katt and family are seen quite frequently at Taconic events. Margie most enjoys the NYC Marathon, the Pumphouse and all the
wonderful people she has met through Taconic!
Mike LaScala looks forward each year to the Dutchess County Classic (Hall'-marathon) and the Putnam County Classic. He enjoys the
companionship of old friends and meeting new ones at each race he attends. Mike would like to run the NY City Marathon.
Robert Lippmann likes running 5K's. He generally runs in the evening.
Daniel Lobel looks forward to the Winter version of the SUNY Purchase race. Dan runs around reservoirs in the mid-day for a sense of
well being. He would like to see a Westchester Half-Marathon.
Alessandra Lynch is one of the anchors of the TRRC Womens' Open Team. Her favorite race distance is the half-marathon, but she would
like to run a marathon in the ftiture. (Join the Pumphouse Gang on Saturday mornings for marathon training!)
Jim Martin looks forward to the Ridgewood NJ lOK. Jim enjoys 5K's and half-marathons. He would like to run a sub-40 lOK. Jim enjoys
the good friends he has at Taconic.
E. F. McLaughlin: our illustrious president's, most memorable race is the Dutchess County Classic, but he also enjoys Sybil (and post race
refreshments!). Ed is looking forward to Boston in 1996.
Brenda Middleton and family enjoy the Mother's Day race. She enjoys walking in the Mohegan Lake area (I'm glad someone else in this
club goes my speed!)
Tommy Neeson prefers to run in Cancun. Tommy enjoys the salty sweat during those summer runs. (A family trait, perhaps?) His favorite
race distance is a 5K.
Bob Peyton runs in the beautilul North Salem area. Bob's favorite race is the Shelter Island lOK. He would like to be able to run a
marat hon.
Susan Poet, body builder extroidanaire! Also, the mastermind behind some of the TRRC meeting dinners. Susan has volunteered her
services for nish line cheerleader! Hope to see you at the next race.
Robert PoUak runs the hills around his home (very scenic indeed). Robert runs to stay t. He would like to improve his 5K time.
Joe Porcaro spends most of his time running in FDR Park. Joe was one of the anchor members for the Men's First Place Masters team. He
enjoys the lOK distance, but is setting his goals for Boston in 1996.
Peter Rackett runs to stay t and likes to set personal goals at each racing distance. His rst goal is to run a sub-41 minute lOK.
Jack Rafferty likes the marathon and half-marathon distance. His favorite race is the NYC Marathon. Jack runs in the Rockefeller Estates
in the evening. His current running goal is 25 miles per week. Jack is race director of the St. John's 5-Miler this month and hopes to see lots
of Taconic runners there.
Jonathan Read looks forward each year to the Washington Trail lOK. He does most of his running in Central Park. He would like to run a
sub-37 minute lOK. (His current best is 37:19). Jonathan runs for tness, fun and -eedom!
Bonnie Jeanne Regan, one of Taconic's high school members, likes the 5K distance. Her favorite race is St. Pat's. Bonnie runs for
simplicity, solace, solitude and to run a sub-18 minute 5K. Bonnie Jean qualied for the Empire State Games in the 5000 meters this
s u m m e r .
Barbara Ronnenberg would like to run the NYC Marathon, but her favorite race is the Couples Race.
Steve & Judy Singlak and family would like to become regulars at the pumphouse again, once their injuries heal. We'd like to have you
back! Their favorite race is Lincohi Hall (thanks for the help) and they would like to run another marathon.
Gerard Truglia and family love the NYC Marathon (remember to run it for Taconic!) Gerard runs in the Gypsy Trail area. He would like
to better his marathon PR.
Don Vasta is planning his marathon debut in Chicago and would like to qualify for Boston! - Quite a goal!! Don's favorite race is the
Leatherman's Loop. His secret desire is to beat Ed McLaughlin (oops! We let the secret out!)
Michael Wolf also enjoys the Leatherman's Loop. Mike likes to run any marathon. He likes trail running and his current running goal is a
sub-18 mi nute 5K.
Masters Challenge
Te a t o wn Re s e r v a t i o n
August 23, 1995
Ov er al l Fi ni s her s
l S w e n s o n , A ] 4 8 W T C 1 6 : 2 1
2 Cal i donna, St eve 40 TRRC 16: 23
3 Her mesch, Bob 45 TRRC 17: 04
4 C a s w e l l . N i c k 4 5 T R R C 1 7 : 2 3
5 P f a f f ; K e n 4 1 W T C 1 7 : 3 7
6 Mosent hal , Scot t 42 TRRC 17: 47
7 Galfano, Tony 47 TRRC 17:52
8 Pertak, Bob 44 Wol fpi t 17:55
9 E l l i o t t , To m 4 8 W T C 1 8 : 0 0
10 Abercrombie, Scott 45TRRC 18:16
11 Pacchiana, Paul 41 TRRC 18:21
1 2 L a n c e , B o b 5 1 WT C 1 8 : 2 9
13 Dugdale, John 60 Wolfpit 18:30
l 4St ei nel , Gar y 42 TRRC 18: 34
1 5 K i v l a n , B r i a n 4 7 WT C 1 8 : 4 0
16 Bashant, Howie 50 TRRC 18:51
17Filmanski,Ken 41 TRRC 18:55
18 Jensen, Erik 40 Wolfpit 19:06
1 9 V o s , S h a r o n 4 0 WT C 1 9 : 0 8 F
20 Br ennan, Jack 54 TRRC 19: 09
21 Weisberg, Art 50 TRRC 19:10
22 Wi nsser, Johan 47 WTC 19: 13
23 Tompkins, Bob 44 WTC 19:18
24 Marrero, Ray 48 TRRC 19:22
25 Dal ey, Mi ke 45 TRRC 19:25
26 Br ennan, Jack 46 CPTC 19: 31
27 Ly nc h, Ed 50 WTC 19: 32
28 McCarthy, Ed 52 TRRC 19:32
2 9 Ro b y, L e s 4 1 T RRC 1 9 : 3 5
30 Gocicing, Roger 51 TRRC 19:39
3 1 N a s h , R i c h 5 0 T R R C 1 9 : 4 5
32 Diamintini, Augie 60 Wolfpitl9:46
33 Desharmis, George 51 WTC 19:50
34 Hol l and, J ohn 49 TRRC 19: 52
35 Janssen, Geiry 50 WTC 19:54
36 Mart i n, Ji m 47 TRRC 19: 54
37 Edmonds , Bob 53 TRRC 19: 58
38 Baker, Susan 43 Wolfpit 20:01 F
3 9 Ra u h , Mi k e 4 7 WT C 2 0 : 0 3
40 Hal l i nan, John 41 TRRC 20: 14
41 Calder, Jennifer 48 Wolfpit 20:16 F
42 Gl over, Bob 48 WTC 20: 22
43 Dal y, Denni s 57 WTC 20:24
44 Mas t al l i , Pet er 52 WTC 20: 25
45Casal e, Tony 50 WTC 20: 36
46 Cadman, Gene 44 TRRC 20: 39
47 Struve, Gary 50 TRRC 20:41
48 Butler, Bob 57 Wolfpit 20:47
49 Gomiley, Leo 53 TRRC 20:51
50 Yunge, Gordon 57 WTC 20:53
51 Vi l l eneuve, Don 5 5 TRRC 21: 19
5 2 0 x ma n , Ma r c 5 2 T RRC 2 1 : 2 0
53 Sturdevant, Jay 64 Wolfpit 21:22
54 Jul i ano, Vi n 46 TRRC 21:26
55 Gonzales, Elsa 43 WTC 21:26 F
56 Roldan, Carmelo 53 TRRC 21:31
57 Wheat on, Br i an 57 TRRC 21: 40
58 Cynamon, Scott 40 WTC 21:50
59 Donohue, Denni s 46 WTC 21: 55
6 0 R o s t , B i l l 4 2 W T C 2 1 : 5 7
61 Rudy, Frank 57 WTC 22: 06
6 2 Wa l d t , Ma r y 4 0 WT C 2 2 : 1 2 F
63 Schift; Martin 56 Wolfpit 22:14
64 Bernard, Robert 57 WTC 22:18
65 Ettinger, Don 59 TRRC 22:28
66 Pal es t i ne, Al an 57 WTC 22: 35
6 7 S a r o k e n , L e e 4 7 T RRC 2 2 : 3 7 F
68 Einhom, Rudi 59 TRRC 22:47
69 Barry, Kathy 46 Wolfpit 22:53 F
70 Gl ynn, Kat e 51 TRRC 22: 57 F
71 Regan, Heather 45 WTC 23:01 F
72 Robi nson, El t on 61 WTC 23: 11
73 Hansen, Carol 49 TRRC 23:14 F
74Whal en, Ji m 53 TRRC 23: 15
7 5 Go r d o n , He l e n 4 5 TRRC 2 3 : 2 6 F
76 Brennan, Pierce 70 TRRC 23:29
77Br euer, Ar t 53 TRRC 23: 32
78 Magrone, Jack 54 TRRC 23:39
7 9 Re i f , To b y 4 6 T RRC 2 3 : 4 5 F
80 Stepp, Guss 63 Wolfpit 23:45
81 Sal emmo, Ri ck 49 TRRC 24: 16
8 2 D a v i s , B o b 6 0 T R R C 2 5 : 4 5
83 Jordan, Debbie 40 TRRC 25:47 F
84 Draper, Lauren 45 WTC 25:50 F
85 Quinn, Steve 48 TRRC 25:55
86 Handelman, Joe 66 TRRC 25:59
87 Moran, Kevin 44 TRRC 26:37
88 Bertram, Joanne 49 TRRC 26:47 F
89 Favier, Rick 43 Wolfpit 31:11
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Masters Challenge -1995
By Steve Quinn
The 1995 Masters Challenge was hosted by Taeonic on
August 23, 1995 atthe Teatown Reservation.
Ninety runners towed the mark to compete for the tliree
traditional competitors: Woltpit, Westchester and laconic.
Competition took place in the Women's 40's, and Mens' 40's,
50's, and 60's age groups. A! Swenson of Westchester Road
Runners was the overal l wi nner wi th Steve Cal i donna of
Taconi c 2 seconds behi nd. Bob Hermesch of l aconi c was thi rd
in a hard fought battle. The overall women's winner was Sharon
Vos of Wolfpit (19:08) followed by Susan Baker and Jennifer
Calder of Westchester. The rst 50 year old male was Bob
i.ance of Westchester, and John Dugdale of Wolfpit was the rst
60 year old male.
The 5K run was an out and back, down Spring Valley
Road, witli a nish along the Teatown Lake, Thanks to Ed
McLaughlin for directing the event and Lec Saroken, Joanna
Nash and Eileen Davis for helping with the food, and Bill Foley
for helping with traic. Thanks also to the other volunteers
whose names 1 don't have.
M e n ' s 4 0 ' s
P o i n t s
Taconi c RRC
9 1
West chcst er TC 1 8 1
Wolfpit
4 0 1
Men' s 50' s P o i n t s
Taconi c RRC
1 1 5
We s t c h e s t c r T C
1 5 0
Wolfpil
2 0 9
M e n ' s 6 0 ' s
P o i n t s
Woltpil
9 8
Taconi c W^C
2 4 4
Wo m e n ' s 4 0 ' s P o i n t s
Wc s t c h e s t e r T C 2 6 5
Taconi c Rl ^C
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Post Race Party
TRRC has reserved a suite at
the Mayower Hotel.
Central Park West & 62nd St.
Refreshments as usual.
Showers are available. Bring
soap & towel. The cost is
$IO/person whether you eat
or not. (We still have to pay
for the room). Send payment
with bus fare.
A r r i v a l a t
Fort Wadsworth at
approx, 7:45 a.m.
Depar t ur e f r om
Li ncol n Center:
Bus #1: 5:30 p.m.
Bus #2: 7:30 p.m.
VYC Mar at hon Buses
Pate: Sunday, November 12, 1995
Pick-up points: (indicate on check)
1. Jan Peek Sq., Peekskill, 6 a.m.
2. Downing Park, 6:15 a.m.
3. Rtes. 35 & 100 (SW corner) 6:30 a.m.
4. Rocky's Deli, Millwood, 6:35 a.m.
Bus Fare: TRRC Members - $15.00
Non-members - $25.00
Reservations required! Call Ed
McLaughlin
(203) 973-5093
Mail check to: TRRC - Marathon Bus
P. O. Box 99
Baldwin Place, NY 10505
(checks payable to TRRC)
Deadline: November 1, 1995
Join yourfriends for a night of
good food, music andfun at
Cortlandt Colonial Restaurant & Catering
4 Old Albany Post Road
Peekskill, New York
(Call (914) 739-3900for directions)
A n n u a l T RRC
Di n n e r - Da n c e
Friday, November 1
7 P.M. - Midnight
7-8 P.M.: Hot & ColdHors D'Oeuvres ^
8 P,M. - Midnight: Dinner and Dancing
dinner: Fresh Fruit Cup, Salad With Choice of Dressings,
Choice of Prime Rib, Chicken ala Cortlandt or Fish de Jour
Baked Potato, Fresh Vegetable
De s s e r t
Coffee, Breyved Decaf, Herbal Teas
Beer, Wine and Soda Provided All Night
(Cash Bar for Liquor)
p^dnL': To The Music of D J Marty Casey
Return reser>ations to: Steve & Katy Quinn, 43 Rodcris Drive, Mahopac, NY 10541 (Tel. 914-628-0648)
Reservations: STO.OO/coupIc. ($35.00/single) Checks payable to TRRC.
N a m e :
N a m e :
Te l . N o .
Entree choice (Choose for each person!)
" Ch i c k e n " Be e f " F i s h
" C h i c k e n Q B e e f Q F i s h
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0 Veget ar i an
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RUNNI NG CY B E RS PA CE
By Steve Quinn
Some runners add variety to
their routines by interspersing hill
workouts, track speed sessions or
interval training to their usual mileage.
I decided to add nger exercises at my
computer keyboard!
In conversation with Greg
Diamond and Ed McLaughlin over
post-run refreshments, I learned that
they were having loads of fun and
gathering amazing amounts of
information through American-on-line,
Although I'm not in shape to join them
m their training runs (not yet, anyway),
I decided Td start "surng the internet"
with them. I have learned to
communicate via E-mail with them and
with my daughters who are away at
college. The key here is a system that
allows you to communicate with the
World Wide Web, a network of
computers storing countless bits of
informaon. Prodigy, America On-line,
COMPUSERVE and t he new Wi ndows
95 all allow you to do this. It is
important that the system contain a
browser. The browser is a search tool
that allows you to search using key
words. The only limit is your
imagination.
One thing I did not expect to
nd on the WEB was running. Using a
WEB browser I searched the WEB with
the word RUNNING and al l ki nds of
I searched the WEB with
t he wor d RUNNI NG and
all kinds of information
popped up
A couple of items of particular interest
were home pages entitled "dead runners
societ}'", "The Running Page" and
"USENET FAQs". (I also found a
catalog of running equipment but was
not able to re-nd the address before
doing this article.)
The "dead runners society"
is a discussion group for people who
like to talk about running. It includes a
treasure chest of informaon (like that
you could only get from a running sage
such as Owen McCrudden.) Topics
include injuries, training tips, software
and how running is aected by running.
Perhaps we need to add information on
how running is affected by beer.
"The Running Page"
contains information on races, clubs,
trails, marathons, race results etc. A
section on old foggy runners (Over 40)
is expected within a few months,
"USENET FAQs" is a
collection of frequently asked questions
about running and provides a fairly
large bank of information on running,
running products, and training.
So on some rainy, rainy rest
day, get your computer and put in a few
light years on cyberspace. It is not as
much ftin as a 20 mile Teatown run, but
you don't sweat when you're done. It is
fun to talk to runners -om all over the
place and nd out what races are cool
and which ones are not.
P.S. Yes, TRRC is on line with our
own addr es s : TACONI CRRC
@AOL.COM, or you can talk to me at
SQUI NN43(S)AOL. COM
Heel Pain Relates to Tight Calves
m n n m g
Ad v i s o r
c a s e f o r
Have you been plagued with Achilles tendon problems or plantar fasciitis (a nagging inammation along the brous band
from your toes to your heels)? If so, do a wall push-up. That's what American Running and Fitness Association's Editorial
Gar>' Gordon, D.P.M.. suggests.
The plantar fascia connects to the Achillcs, which in turn connccts to the calf musclc. If your calves are tight, which is the
many runners, you will put too much pressure on your Achilles or plantar fascia. This can result in pain behind or under the
heel, or along the bottom of your foot.
"I had severe plantar fasciitis in 1982 and nally had to have surgery," said marathon runner, Pete
Ptzinger. "The problem started to come back when I resumed training. That's when I was toid to start
stretching my calf muscles. I've never had a problem since,"
To do a wall push-up, stand an arm's length from a wall, hold your arms straight, whoulder's width
apart, in front of you so your palms are aginst the wall. Keeping your knees straight, lean into the wall,
bending your arms (if you have to move your feet, you're too far from the wal). You whould feel a stretch in
your calf. Hold the stretch for 15 to 30 seconds. Push away from the wall to return to your starting position.
Repeat six to eight times. Do the same stretch again, but with your knees slightly bent.
(Paper presented by Gary Gordon, D.PM., 1995 American Medical Athletic Association Boston Marathon
Symposium, April 16, 1995.)
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Which of the following volunteer opportunities interest you?
Race directing Race support Sponsorship committee Water siipport for train
Ar t wor k Ref r es hment c ommi t t ee Ot her :
Qub Meetings: The Second Wednesday of Each Month at 7:30 P.M.
Teatown Reservati on Qubhouse
September 13, October 11, November 8
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Taconic Road Runners Club
P. O. Box 99
Baldwin Place, N.Y. 10505
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