TA CONI C

RUNNI NG LI FE
No v e mb e r 1 9 9 6
m o i i w o s c i n o u i m
Brown, Creel & Diamond Lead
Fi ni shers At Jan Peek
CIncotta, Brittan & Venegas
Top Women
September 8 was a busy day, and one in which
Taconic Runners amassed many awards. The 1996 running
of the Jan Peek lOK saw Scott Brown, 33, clock a 32:14 on
the challenging course, followed by Chuck Creel, 34, in
34:57 and Greg Diamond, 39, in 35:29.
The women's winner this year was Beth-Anne
Cincotta, 22, in a time of 41:58, followed by Barbara Brittan,
31, in 42:23, and Nancy Venegas, 29, in 42:38.
More details of the day and full race results are
i nsi de.
Rendon & St oc k er
Take Mar at hon Honor s
Alonso Rendon ran a strong 2:39:12 to handily win
the 1996 Dutchess Marathon on September 8. Emmy
Stocker took the women's honors with a time of 3:10:34.
Dutchess story and TRRC nishers times are inside.
Brittan, CIncotta & Stocker
#1,#2, #3
At Women' s Di st ance Fest i val
Barbara Brittan, Beth-Anne Cincotta and Emmy
Stocker all broke the 20 minute mark with strong perfor
mances in Taconic's First Women's Distance Festival 5K at
FDR Park on October 26.
Story, nish times and photos are inside.
Coming Next Issue (January 1997)
(submit stories and photos to editor!!!)
TRRC at the NY City Marathon
TRRC Dinner Dance Summary
"Lost Week-end" i n revi ew
Announcement of new off i cers
more. . .if you send it in!
TRRC Men' s Mast er s Best
At Ocean To Sound
Scott Abercrombie, Rob Briglio, Steve
Calidonna, Nick Caswell, Ken Filmanski, Tony Galfano,
Scott Mosenthal, Joe Porcaro & Gary Steinel defended
TRRC's Masters' Title at the Ocean To Sound Relay on
Long Island. The 50 mile course from Jones Beach,
through Huntington Harbor, west to Oyster Bay and then
south to Jericho High School saw Taconic leave masters
from Runners Edge 7 minutes behind and Hartford a
long 16 minutes back. Story and photos inside.
TRRC Men' s Mast er s
Run Lake WInnepesaukee
Scott Abercrombie, Nick Caswell, Bronislaw
Czech, Paul Fendler, Ken Filmanski, Paul Pacchiana,
Jeff Purdy and Gary Steinel entered a masters team in
the eighth annual Lake Winnepesaukee relay and came
home with the bronze. The difference between rst and
third was a close 2 seconds per mile! See story and
photo inside.
TRRC Men' s Mast er s
Wi n Team Poi nt s At
Norway Run 5k
TRRC men's masters had their 3 scorers in
before any other masters team nished two as they
copped top team honors October 12 in Central Park at
Norway Day. Steve Calidonna won the 40-45 year age
group. See story inside.
I nsi de Thi s I ssue:
Flyers of Upcoming Events.
December 6
December 7
December 8
Tree Trimming Party
X-C Relays
Couples Relay
l ac oni c Road Runner s Cl ub
P. O. Box 99
Baldwin Place, NY 10505
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of the Taconic Road Runners Club, Inc. Publication is
bimonthly and is intended for distribution to club
members at no charge. Club ofcers and Chairpersons
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Fa c t a n o n v e r b a
Pr e s i d e n t ' s Co l u mn
December means it is time for the Great Taconic
Lost Weekend. Mark your calendars for the weekend of
December 6-8.
On Friday evening at the Blue Mountain Trail Lodge
there will be a children's holiday party complete with
a visit from Santa Claus. For the adults, a little holiday
cheer.
Saturday is the date for the Cross Country Relay, this
is a really fantasic fun event. For the men. it is a four-
man team running 3 miles each, the women will run
three-women teams. The course is challenging. All
participants will enjoy the pancake breakfast following
t he event .
Later on that evening is the Taconic Holiday Party
for adults, lots of food and beverages, music and
dancing. Some folks even plan on spending the night at
the modest accomodations at the Trail Lodge (cots).
On Sunday, it is the Couples' Relay, one man/one
woman each running 5K on the roads and paths in Blue
Mountain. For the second day in a row we will have a
pancake breakfast. Unusual awards are the usual here;
Everyone looks forward to the chance to compete for a
home made cheesecake and a bottle of champagne.
People who spend too much time thinking about train
ing and feel that they aren't getting enough enjoyment
out of their running should get their butts out to Blue
Mountai n i n December.
Oh yes, there may be a marathon run on Sunday,
December 8, if the race director ever gets his stuff (sic)
together. The idea is that it will be an extended "pump
house" run, with the same kind of support, i.e. water
stops every 3-5 miles. The course will begin at
Baldwin Place (TRRC World Headquarters) and end at
Blue Mountain, the object is to get there before the
pancakes are gone.
This is my last column as president -1 want to
thank all of the ofcers and race directors for their
seless efforts over the last two years, and I particularly
want to thank the volunteers who came out time and
time again to make all of our events as successful as
anyone could imagine.
Lee is going to need that same wonderful sup
port during her presidency and I hope that we will see
some new faces coming forward to assist her.
Thanks,
E d
laconic Road Runners Club 1996 Race Schedule
The following schedule is offered as a guideline. Please check with the race director listedfor verication of accuracy of information,
or reference the race ver.
Feb. 2
Feb. 16
Ma r . 1 6
3 X 3M (Women) & 4 X 3M (Men) X/C Relay
Blue Mt. Reservation, Peekskill
Facta Non-Verba Distance Tres Exacta
(Low key marathon) Baldwin Place to Blue Mt. Res.
2 X 5K Couples Relay, Blue Mt. Res., Peekskill
Peter Meisler (914) 265-9674
Ed McLaughlin (94) 244-8544
Steve Calidonna (914) 278-6036
Tentati ve TRRC Schedul e for 1997
10 a.m.
10 a.m.
10 a.m.
Aug. 3
Sun. 8: 45 a. m.
Aug. 10
Sun.
8: 30 a. m.
Sept. 20
Sat . 10 a.m.
Oct . 5 Sun. 10 a.m.
Oct . 12
Sun. 9 a.m.
Oct . 13 M o n . 9 a.m.
Oct . 19
Sun. 9 a.m.
Oct . 25 Sat .
10 a.m.
Oct . 26 Sun. 9 a. m.
Dec. 6 Sat. 10 a.m.
Dec. 7 Sun. 11 a.m.
Freezer 5K, FDR Park, Yorktown Heights, NY
Freezer 5M, FDR Park, Yorktown Heights, NY
2M & I OK St. Patrick's Day Races
FDR Park, Yorktown Heights, NY
5M Mudders & Grunters,
FDR Park, Yorktown Heights, NY
Alcohol Free Races - 2M & 5M, Carmel, NY
Sybil 50K and Relay
Carmel , NY
Mother's Day 5K
FDR Park, Yorktown Heights, NY
North County News
Yor kt own, NY
L i n c o l n Ha l l 5 M
Somers, NY
8M Putnam County Classic
Mahopac, NY
Mahopac Biathlon, Sycamore Park, Mahopac, NY
Phelps 5K
Teatown Trail Run, Teatown Res., Ossining, NY
Support-A-Walk, FDR Park, Yorktown Heights, NY
Age Group Cross Country Races
I/4M Columbus Day Kids Run
DePew Park, Peekskill, NY
Age Group Cross Country Races
2nd Annual Women's Distance Festival
FDR Park, Yorktown Heights, NY
Age Group Cross Country Races
Men's 4X3 & Women's 3X3 Cross Country
Blue Mountain Reservation, Peekskill, NY
Couple's Relay, Blue Mountain Res., Peekskill, NY
Gerald Radlauer (914)764-9056
Gerald Radlauer (914)764-9056
Bob Davis (914)941-4311
Jim Whelan (914)941-2676
0. McCrudden(9l4) 923-4665
John Hallinan (914) 739-2268
Tony Galfano (914)737-6435 & David Farquhar
(914)666-5654
Nancy Young (914) 528-2251 & Lee Saroken
(914) 244-8544
Doug Miller (914) 962-1402 & Roger Gocking
(914) 245-5135
Joanna & Rich Nash (914) 248-6666
Fred Reger (914) 621-1601 & Bob Daubenbis
(914) 736-2032
Larry Lenahan (914) 628-6229
Myles 0'Rhodes(9l4) 244-8544
Scott Abercrombie(9l4) 737-0872
Rich Adamski (914) 528-8457
J. Hallinan (914) 739-2268 &
G. Cadman (914) 245-6225
John Hallinan (914) 739-2268
J. Hallinan (914) 739-2268 &
G. Cadman (914) 245-6225
Lee Saroken (914) 244-8544
Joanna Nash (914) 248-6666
J. Hallinan (914) 739-2268 &
G. Cadman (914) 245-6225
Peter Meisler (914) 265-9674
Steve Calidonna(9l4) 277-5443
A Calendar of Area (not TRRC) Races
D a t e / T i m e L o c a t i o n
D i s t a n c e
Telephone Contact
! 1/9 10 a.m.
Billy Goat Trail Run, James Baird State Park, Lagrangeville, NY
5 K 2 2 7 - 9 2 4 5 o r
8 9 6 - 8 9 4 6
11 / 9 Ashokan Reser voi r, Ashokan, NY
5 K
3 3 9 - 6 8 3 9
1 i/10 10:30 a.m. Stockade-athon Central Park, Schenectady, NY
1 5 K
(518)374-6995
11 / I O n o o n
Pilgrim Run, Tarrytown, NY
4 M
6 3 1 - 8 3 8 9
11 / 1 0 Ocean Slate Marathon, Narragansett to Warwick, Rl
2 6 . 2
(401)885-1499
11/ 17 10 a. m. RRCA Age Group XC Championship, Van Cortiandt Park
5 K
(212)860-4455
11/ 17 9 a. m. Beachfront Bushwhack, Greenwich, CT
5 M
(203)661-0142
11 / 1 7 9 a . m.
Philadelphia Marathon/SK, Philadelphia, PA
26. 2M & 8K
(215)685-0054
11/ 23 9 a. m.
Nyack Hospital, Nyack, NY
l O K 3 5 3 - 3 3 3 3
11/ 24 10 a. m.
Turkey Rafe Run, Washington Park, Albany
(518)456-4105
11/ 28 9 a. m.
Turkey Trot, Arlington M.S., Freedom Plains, NY
2 5 K, 5 M, 2 M, I M
2 2 7 - 5 2 6 2
11/ 28 10 a. m.
Stuffed Turkey Run, SUNY Purchase
5 M
6 8 2 - 0 6 3 7
11/ 28 Manchester Thanksgiving Day Race, Manchester, CT 5 M
(860)649-6456
12/ 1 11 a. m. North Castle, Chappaqua, NY
l O K 2 3 8 - 3 9 0 9
12/ 15 10 a. m. Joe Kl ei nerman (OK, Cent ral Park, NYC l O K
(212)860-4455
12/ 15 10a. m.
Jingle Bell Jog, Greenwich, CT
3 M
(203)661-0142
12/ 21
Holiday Classic, Hudson, NY
4 M
(518)861-6350
12/22 9:30 a.m.
Holiday Runs, Central Park, NYC
4M & 13. 1 M
(212)860-4455
12/31 midnight NYRRC Midnight Run, Central Park, NYC
5 K
(212)860-4455
1/ 5
Walt Disney World Marathon, Orlando, FL
2 6 . 2 M
(407)939-7810
1, ' 18 Mardi Gras Marat hon, New Orl eans, LA
2 6 . 2 M
(504)482-6682
2 / 9
Las Vegas International Marathon/Half Marathon, Las Vegas
2 6 . 2 M 1 3 . I M
(702)876-3870
Carmelo's Painting
TRRC's Carmelo Roldan
(914)245-6969
Fully Insured-
Specializing Id
Cedar Rest or at i on
Home Decorating
Pressure Washing
Wall Papering
Light Carpentry
Airless Spraying
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Business Accounting &
Income Tax Preparation
B a n d B
Bookeeping ex. Accounting
M e m b e r s
T R R C
Settle & Bob Peyton
(914-669-5338
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MEMBERSHI P NEWS NOVEMBER 1996
Compiled by Joanna Nash
Welcome!! to an increasing number of new members. Those of you who have "checked off' a volunteer opportunity, this is your chance
to get involved, meet club members and make new friends. There are team runs in NYC, group runs at FDR Park & the Pumphouse and
Club Meetings - not to mention Races - to get involved in. Be sure to mark your calendar for the TRRC "Lost Week-end" of December
7,8 and join the fun.
C a r r i e B e r a r d i D a v i d & D i a n e K a h n
St e p h e n L a z a r e & Ma r y Co s t e l l o L e n o r e Ro t a n e l l i
Murat Beck started running 2 years ago. Murat's favorite race is the NYC Marathon and he would like to average a 7 minute mile.
Anne Budlong runs in Rockefeller Preserve and in FDR Park. Anne's favorite race distance is a lOK. (You might want to contact the
Women's Masters Team (Lee Saroken), if you're interested.)
Mike Carney's favorite race is the Southbury lOK. Mike runs around noon on the weekends. His goal is to lose 15 pounds.
Denis Donohue enjoyed running the old course of the Yonkers Marathon. Denis' goal is to break 18:36 for a 5K and 38:00 for a lOK.
He enjoys running in Rockefeller's and training for races.
John Gaine likes running the Rat Race (you don't have to run it to be in it!) and his favorite race distance is the NYC Marathon. John
enjoys training on trails and he would like to complete 3 marathons this fall.
Anthony & Allison Giacchetto started running in the same year. They run at the same time of day and they enjoy the same race
distance. (Maybe that's why they're married!)
Justin Kelley began running in his teens. Justin likes the half-marathon distance, and his favorite race is the Rodale Half-Marathon.
Justin enjoys training on woodsy trails and especially likes to run in the Redwood Forest of Oregon. He sends his thanks for the speed
work outs on Wednesday Nights and looks forward to joing the 40's team next year.
Carlos Miranda likes to run in the evening where it is safe. Carlos likes to run any race at the 5K distance.
Briget Porteus began running this year. Briget runs in the mornings to help stay in shape and clear her mind.
Pamela Paulson & family run for the freedom and personal accomplishment. Pamela runs locally in the morning. She would like to
increase her distance and reduce her time.
Emmy Stocker runs to keep t, would like to maintain her tness by doing shorter races and have a sense of accomplishment. Emmy
likes to run half-marathons and marathons, possibly this fall. She trains in the hills around her town.
Peter Wuttke has just begun training for 5K races. Peter runs for the therapeutic feeling and to be in good shape.
Caroline Zand-Latorre looks forward to the Advil Mini-Marathon each year. Caroline likes running the Aqueduct from Tarrytown to
Irvington. She is working on extending her distance and decreasing her time.
Renewing Members
J o h n A l b a n e s e B u d g e H u n t o o n
R o b e r t a B r i l l M a r y H u r l e y
J o A n n C o o g a n M a r k L e s c a u l t
R o b e r t D a v i e s L a u r e n L o g a n
To m E l l i o t & f a m i l y E d w a r d M c C a r t h y
W i l l i a m F l o r e n c e B i l l M c C o n n e l l
M i k e G o s s e t J o e N a d a l i n e
N i n a G u n t h e r R o b i n s o n O r t i z
H e r m e s c h f a m i l y V i c t o r P o l i t a n o & f a m i l y
Ma r c Ho l z e r
Roy Altman likes to run any race he does well in. Roy is a regular at the pumphouse and enjoys running in the morning. He would like
to lower all of his PR's from 5K's to half-marathons. Roy likes the Taconic home page (Thank you, Greg!!).
Don Bleasdale would like to do the 1996 NYC Marathon in under 3:30. Don does his training on quiet country roads in the evening.
Victor Bonci looks forward to the Dutchess County Classic. He trains on roads in his neighborhood in the early a.m. or the evening.
Jack Brennan likes the one mile race distance, but his favorite race is the Dutchess Half-Marathon. Jack enjoys running to keep
meeting new people. His current running goal is to PR in a Marathon.
Tom Edgette goes to Utica to run the Boiler Maker 15K. Tom would like to get under 44:00 for a lOK.
John Holland looks forward to spending the summer and running in the hills of Lyndonville, Vermont. John likes to run the Chilmark
5K each year. (Since you've moved into a new age group, maybe you would consider running for the team??)
Michael LaScala likes running the Putnam County Classic, but also enjoys the half-marathon distance. Michael's current goal is to run
the NYC Marathon. He likes running on Rtes 6 & 52 (some beautiful scenery around there).
Richard Maher's favorite race is Jan Peek. Richard likes to run on the streets of Yorktown (could be dangerous). He runs to stay in
shape and feel energetic.
Bonnie Regan
Set h Schi l d
E l l e n S c h u l z
John Simpson
Chris Slagle
Mi c h a e l To r r e s
A1 Vi ct or
Ch r i s Wi n c h e l l
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More Membership Renewals:
Dave O'Toole would like to nish a race ahead of Dan Moft and Carmelo (seems like I wrote the same thing last year!)
Darrell Lee Pack likes running Jan Peek and the lOK race distance. Darrell enjoys running in the Mahopac area early in the morning.
William Rest likes running the Putnam County Classic 8M, which is also his favorite race distance. William trains in the Rockefeller
Estates in the early evenings or early in the morning.
Walter Watson enjoys the 2.5M Irvington Turkey Trot. Walter would like to get back in competitive shape after a lengthy period of
near inactivity. He runs in Rockefeller Park usually in the late afternoons.
MAC Mix-Up Mysties Masters
By Phil Manski
Check out the Metropolitan Athletics Congress (MAC) Internet site and Taconic is listed as a participating club. Check out the
latest scoring in their Grand Prix series and Taconic is listed as being in rst place, having scored more points than Long Island's
Runners Edge, despite the fact that Runners Edge has competed in two more races. Then why was Taconic persona non grata after their
facta non verba performance at the MAC Cross Country Championship held on October 6 at Van Cortlandt Park? Well, after packing all
of their eight runners in the top twenty, Taconic was told that their "check was lost in the mail. Your team dues are not paid up." Team
Captain Scott Abercrombie was told the dues could be pain on the spot, but only after the $75 was turned in was he then advised that the
team would not be counted in this double points race which also paid $100 to the winner. Runners Edge would be declared the victor.
Sufce it to say that Scott lost his cool.
This asco darkened what was a bright day for Taconic. Steve Calidonna was the overall winner and was declared 45-49 age
group winner. Steve politely declined the age group award, stating he was 41, but after fteen minutes of deliberations, MAC ofcials
insisted he was 46. Joe Porcaro was moved up to second in that age group. Other scorers were Nick Caswell, Scott Abercrombie, and
Bob Briglio, with Ken Filmanski, Jeff Purdy, and Tony Galfano rounding out the squad. The big winner of the day was Runners Edge,
who garnered 200 points to Taconic's zero and picked up $100. With 13 of their 20 races being held on Long Island, one can only
assume whom MAC would prefer to win the series.
One has come to expect an outcome such as this in an event that MAC takes complete responsibility for. Thank someone with
foresight that other MAC events are scored by others, such as the NVRRC. Remember this is the organization that a couple of years ago
put on the USA National Track Championships at Randalls Island, only they neglected to have a wind gauge present. Dan O'Brien's
assault on the decathlon world record was thus negated.
J a n P e e k We l c o me s
Over 400 Participants
227 runners and 201 walkers participated in the 19th
Annual Jan Peek I OK Race and Health Walk, held September 8
in Peekskill. Race director, Don Ettinger, reported that $1400
was raised in support of the Peekskill Ambulance Corps. Race
proceeds also contributed $150 to TRRC and $900 toward the
annual Columbus Day Kids' races (see stories and photos in this
issue).
A gala post-race party, which, thanks to sponsor
Bertolini & Sons, included Doc Rock, and refreshments that kept
the party going until 3 p.m.
Taconic Road Runners were well-represented among
the volunteers (special thanks to Ed McLaughlin and Lee
Saroken), at the nish line (Thanks, Greg Diamond for a great
job on the computer while also running a great race!), and in the
winners' circle (see the list of nishers). Plans are already
underway for next year's event, scheduled for Sunday,
September 7, 1997.
Besides the traditional overall and age group awards,
special awards were presented to -
First Cortlandt Resident nishers: Greg Diamond and Toby Reif
First Buchanan Residents:Mike Daley and Carol Hansen
Fi rst Peekski l l Resi dents: Paul Pi l i ero and Carri e Barardi
First City of Peekskill Employee: Dr. John McGurty
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J an Peek 10K
A l l !Sex
Age Name
T i m e A l l S e x
Age Name
T i m e
A l l S e x
Age Name
T i m e
1 1
Scott Brown, 33
3 2 : 1 4 71 6 4 7 Bob Jackson, 56
4 7 : 2 4 141 122
47 Kevin Cheverko, 38
5 4 : 1 0
2 2 Chuck Creel, 34
3 4 : 5 7 7 2
8 2 Ellen Roush, 36
4 7 : 3 9 1 4 2 123 5 Patrick McGrail, 16
5 4 : 1 0
3 3
Greg Diamond, 39
3 5 : 2 9 7 3 6 5
8 Moreau Brown, 52 4 7 : 4 3
1 4 3 124 8 Christopher Dossena, 23
5 4 : 2 5
4 4 1 Kerry Meehan, 29
3 5 : 5 7 7 4 6 6 26 Brian Tompkins, 39
4 7 : 4 7 1 4 4 125 3 Ben Waitman, 13
5 4 : 2 6
5 5 1 James Medeiros, 39
3 6 : 0 0 7 5 6 7
1 Carlos Miranda, 99 4 8 : 0 4
1 4 5 126 40 Edward Shaw, 46
5 4 : 2 6
6 6 1 RoyPierson, 16
3 6 : 3 5 7 6 6 8 27 Simon Lesmo, 32
4 8 : 11 1 4 6
2 0 5 Christina Cullen, 25
5 4 : 4 3
7
7 2 Brian Weston, 31
3 6 : 3 7 7 7 6 9 9 James Whalen, 54
4 8 : 1 3 1 4 7
127 48 Paul Sakalian, 35 5 4 : 4 3
8 8
1 Kenneth Pfaff, 42 3 6 : 4 8
7 8 7 0 28 John Flynn, 30
4 8 : 2 1 148 128
4 William Gavrielatos, 10 5 4 : 4 4
9 9 2 Benito Segarra, 46
3 7 : 0 2 7 9
9 1 Carol Hansen, 50
4 8 : 2 5 149 1 2 9 49 David Pacchiana, 35
5 4 : 5 0
1 0 11 3 Seth Denenberg, 37
3 7 : 3 8 8 0 71
29 Paul Mackay, 33
4 8 : 2 6 150 1 3 0 50 Ivan Vogel, 35
5 4 : 5 1
11 11 4 Richard Chalmers, 34
3 7 : 4 3 8 1 7 2
20 John Harrigan, 41
4 8 : 2 8 151 2 1 6 Kathleen Bertolini. 38
5 5 : 0 2
12 1 2 3 Paul Piliero, 43
3 8 : 0 5 8 2 7 3 30 David Gower, 37
4 8 : 3 3
152 131 18 Michael Obalde, 51
5 5 : 2 4
1 3 1 3 5 Edwin Tineo, 31
3 8 : 1 7 8 3 7 4 31 Richard Flynn, 30
4 8 : 3 5 1 5 3 1 3 2
51 Michael Harris, 38
5 5 : 4 8
1 4
1 4 6 Pascal Weber, 35 3 8 : 2 0
8 4 7 5 21 Daniel Bisbano, 44
4 8 : 5 7 1 5 4 1 3 3
6 Rafael D'Argento, 16 5 5 : 5 2
1 5 1 5 7 Bill Foley, 36
3 8 : 3 5
8 5 7 6 22 Thomas Harking, 42
4 9 : 0 0 1 5 5 1 3 4 7 Doug Vance, 16
5 5 : 5 4
1 6 1 6 4 Michael Daley, 46
3 9 : 0 0 8 6
1 0 3 Carrie BarardI, 26
4 9 : 0 6 1 5 6 1 3 5 52 Dennis Walsh, 39
5 6 : 1 6
1 7 1 7 8 Thomas Dreamer, 35
3 9 : 3 7 8 7
7 7 10 Stephen BarardI, 53 4 9 : 0 6
1 5 7 1 3 6 19 Bill Smith, 51
5 6 : 2 5
1 8 1 8 9 Juan Negron, 35
3 9 : 4 0 8 8 7 8
32 Michael Macaluso, 31 4 9 : 0 9
1 5 8 1 3 7 53 Henry Reinhardt, 38
5 6 : 3 5
1 9 1 9 5 Victor Politano, 46
3 9 : 5 3 8 9 7 9
11 Patrick O'Sullivan, 54 4 9 : 1 0
1 5 9 1 3 8 3 Eugene Carlough, 68
5 6 : 4 2
2 0 2 0 6 Steven Hoanzl, 44
3 9 : 5 8 9 0 8 0 23 Gary Novak, 45
4 9 : 1 0
1 6 0 139 20 Darrell Pack, 50
5 6 : 5 9
21 2 1 10 Chris Tippin, 36
4 0 : 0 0 91 8 1 33 Stephen Schmidt, 35
4 9 : 1 7 161
2 2 6 Elizatreth Spangler, 27
5 7 : 0 7
2 2 2 2 11 Gregory Gleason, 38
4 0 : 11
9 2 8 2 34 John Manning, 36
4 9 : 2 3 1 6 2 2 3
1 MayChou, 60
5 7 : 1 3
2 3 2 3 7 Jeff Purdy, 44
4 0 : 2 8
9 3 8 3 24 Jack Desens, 46
4 9 : 2 4 1 6 3 140
41 Henry Ortiz, 48
5 7 : 1 4
2 4 2 4 12 Scott Mendelowitz, 35
4 1 : 0 9
9 4 11 2 Toby Reif, 47
4 9 : 2 6 1 6 4 141 54 Lawrence Flood, 39
5 7 : 2 7
2 5 2 5 8 Gary Wronker, 40
4 1 : 2 8
9 5 8 4 25 Alan Kuras, 40
4 9 : 3 2 1 6 5 142 42 Tom Hansen, 49
5 7 : 4 8
2 6
2 6 1 Richard Nash, 53
4 1 : 4 7 9 6 8 5 12 Howard Solow, 53
4 9 : 3 5 1 6 6 1 4 3 21 David Layne, 53
5 7 : 5 1
2 7 1
Beth-Anne Cincotta, 22
4 1 : 5 8 9 7 8 6 13 Brian Wheaton, 58
4 9 : 3 6
1 6 7 2 4 6 Cathy Garcia, 47
5 8 : 1 7
2 8 2 7
9 John Uva, 47 4 2 : 1 5
9 8 8 7 14 Harry Neeson, 57
4 9 : 3 6 168
1 4 4 55 John Glashoff, 32
5 8 : 2 1
2 9 2 8 10 Thomas Bertolini, 42
4 2 : 2 1
9 9 8 8 3 Robert Swansen, 16
4 9 : 4 6 1 6 9
1 4 5 9 Paul Fadley, 27
5 8 : 2 2
3 0 2 Bart>ara Brittan, 31
4 2 : 2 3 1 0 0
8 9 26 Raymond Koch, 48
4 9 : 4 7 1 7 0 2 5
7 Julie Maner, 29 5 8 : 4 5
31 2 9 13 George Sialiano, 34
4 2 : 2 7 101 9 0
15 Hank Diaz, 56
5 0 : 0 5 171 2 6
8 Karen Reynolds. 25 5 8 : 4 6
3 2 3
Nancy Venegas, 29
4 2 : 3 8 102 91
16 James Ryan, 54
5 0 : 0 6 1 7 2 1 4 6 43 Richard Nayman, 44
5 8 : 4 8
3 3 3 0
1 Alan Fairbrother, 60 4 2 : 5 1
103 9 2 27 Frank Cullen, 48
5 0 : 1 7
1 7 3 1 4 7 1 Pierce Brennan, 71
5 8 : 5 7
3 4 3 1 14 Jose Espinoza, 35
4 2 : 5 5
1 0 4 1 2 3 Deborah Denenberg, 30
5 0 : 1 8
1 7 4 1 4 8 44 Dominick Mosco, 42
5 8 : 5 9
3 5 3 2 11 LesRoby, 45
4 2 : 5 7
1 0 5 9 3 35 William Havlland, 35
5 0 : 2 5
1 7 5 1 4 9 5 Brendan Bemdt, 10
5 9 : 0 1
3 6 3 3 2 Leo Gormley, 54
4 2 : 5 8
1 0 6 9 4 4 Thomas Schiavone, 16
5 0 : 2 7
1 7 6 1 5 0 4 John McAlister, 60
5 9 : 0 2
3 7 3 4 3 Richard Fennelly, 52
4 3 : 3 1
1 0 7 9 5 28 William Cothren, 40
5 0 : 3 6 177
151 6 James McTernan, 11
5 9 : 11
3 8 3 5 15 Nathan Treadwell, 31
4 3 : 4 0
1 0 8 9 6 29 Joseph Barca, 46
5 0 : 3 9 178 152
56 Robert Attinelly, 32
5 9 : 2 2
3 9 3 6 2 Daniel Scheldt, 24
4 3 : 4 6 1 0 9
1 3 3 Diane McConviile, 42
5 0 : 5 7 1 7 9 153
2 James Sakalian, 71
5 9 : 2 5
4 0 3 7 12 Jim Martin, 48
4 3 : 4 8 1 1 0 9 7
2 Michael O'Shaughnessy, 61
5 1 : 0 0 1 8 0 154
45 Robert Cox, 46
5 9 : 3 7
41 3 8 1 Matthew Thoma, 14
4 3 : 5 8 111 1 4
4 Maria Irizarry, 45
5 1 : 0 3 181 1 5 5 10 Kerrick Agee, 29
5 9 : 3 8
4 2 3 9
3 Chris Slagle, 24
4 4 : 0 2 1 1 2 9 8 36 Brian Otten, 34
5 1 : 1 3 182 2 7 7 Mary John, 38
6 0 : 0 6
4 3 4 1 Debra Kenney, 40
4 4 : 0 5
1 1 3 9 9
6 Rober t DeMar c hi s , 26 5 1 : 1 6
1 8 3 1 5 6 22 Lionel Bauman, 52
6 0 : 2 9
4 4 4 0 13 Anthony Berndt, 42
4 4 : 0 6
1 1 4 1 0 0 30 Michael Zeph,41
5 1 : 1 8 1 8 4 1 5 7 57 Steven Greenberg, 36
6 0 : 3 0
4 5 4 1 14 Joe Hanner, 43
4 4 : 1 4
1 1 5 101 37 Ed Giglio, 32
5 1 : 1 9
1 8 5 2 8 7 Liz Hittman, 43
6 1 : 0 6
4 6 5 1 Alyssa Lifrieri, 31
4 4 : 1 9
11 6 102 38 Joseph Gil, 38
5 1 : 1 9 1 8 6
2 9 3 Carol Hart, 51
6 1 : 2 8
4 7 4 2 2 Matthew Cullen, 15
4 4 : 2 8
11 7 1 0 3 31 Rand Helfont, 46
5 1 : 2 2 1 8 7
3 0 8 Pamela Paulson, 34
6 1 : 3 0
4 8
4 3 2 Christian Espinosa, 14
4 4 : 3 4 11 8 1 0 4
32 Joseph Zeolla, 44
5 1 : 3 0 1 8 8
158 58 Christopher Broark, 30
6 1 : 3 4
4 9
4 4 16 John Neering, 34
4 4 : 3 9 1 1 9 1 0 5
39 James Cirillo, 38
5 1 : 3 6 1 8 9
31 9 Cheryl Martin, 31
6 1 : 3 8
5 0 4 5 15 Nicholas Jubok, 40
4 4 : 4 2 1 2 0 1 0 6
33 Quentin Bishop, 41
5 1 : 4 5 1 9 0 159 59 Kevin Kennedy, 38
6 1 : 3 9
51
6 1 Denise Lutrick, 29
4 5 : 1 3 121 1 0 7
34 Henry Plekon, 45
5 1 : 4 8 191 3 2
8 Meg Wronker, 41
6 2 : 0 9
5 2 4 6
16 John McGurty, 43
4 5 : 2 1 1 2 2 1 0 8 35 Kevin McPartand, 41
5 2 : 0 3 192 1 6 0 60 Michael Littleton, 36
6 2 : 1 6
5 3 4 7 17 Jay Fatigate, 35
4 5 : 3 4 1 2 3 1 0 9 40 Edward Stand, 38
5 2 : 0 7
193 161 7 Matt Swansen, 12
6 3 : 3 5
5 4 4 8 18 Kevin Hughes, 33
4 5 : 3 7
1 2 4 1 1 0
7 Matt Kuchta, 27
5 2 : 0 7 194 162 11 Kenneth Sherman, 28
6 3 : 4 8
5 5 4 9
19 John Bell, 35
4 5 : 3 7 1 2 5 1 5 4 Suzanne DeMarchis, 31
5 2 : 1 0 195 3 3 1 Marissa Berndt, 15
6 4 : 3 0
5 6 5 0
20 Glenn O'Neill, 36
4 5 : 4 2 1 2 6 1 6
5 Loraine Simunek, 32 5 2 : 1 4
1 9 6 1 6 3 61 Patricia Oprandy, 38
6 5 : 5 9
5 7 5 1 21 Chuck Burmaster, 32
4 5 : 4 4 1 2 7 111 36 Jim McGrall, 44
5 2 : 2 9
1 9 7 3 4 10 Cecelia Passabet, 37
6 6 : 0 0
5 8 5 2 4 Gregg Flower, 29
4 6 : 0 5
1 2 8 1 7 2 Ruth Fairbrother, 54
5 2 : 3 2
1 9 8 3 5 11 Jeanne O'Connor, 35
6 7 : 3 8
5 9 5 3 22 Michael Kyer, 36
4 6 : 0 7 129 11 2 37 Michael Silfen, 44
5 2 : 4 2 1 9 9 3 6 12 Lauren Attinelly, 31
6 7 : 4 7
6 0 5 4
4 David McEvoy, 59
4 6 : 1 8 130 11 3 41 James Rchrbacher, 36
5 2 : 4 8
2 0 0 3 7 9 Nancy McGrail, 40
6 8 : 4 5
6 1 5 5
17 Arturo Carranza, 46
4 6 : 3 3 131 1 1 4 42 Sean Bugara, 36
5 2 : 5 3
201 3 8 10 Lorraine Waitman, 43
6 8 : 5 9
6 2 5 6 5 Leon Luis, 55
4 6 : 3 4 132 1 1 5 43 David Person, 34
5 2 : 5 4
2 0 2 1 6 4 23 Alan Lutwin, 50
6 9 : 1 6
6 3 5 7
5 Dominick Bertolini, 23 4 6 : 4 1
1 3 3 1 1 6
17 Charles Szevin, 55
5 3 : 1 7 2 0 3 1 6 5 24 Kenneth Greene, 57
6 9 : 2 2
6 4 5 8
18 Albert Consaga, 45
4 6 : 4 4 1 3 4 1 1 7 38 Mitch Marshall, 43
5 3 : 2 6 2 0 4 1 6 6 46 Albert Swansen, 43
7 6 : 1 9
6 5
7 2 Ti na Al t r o, 24
4 6 : 5 4 1 3 5 1 1 8 44 Daniel Kuchta, 32
5 3 : 2 6
2 0 5 3 9 1 Aly Swansen, 13
7 6 : 2 0
6 6 5 9 23 Glenn Picone, 34
4 6 : 5 6 1 3 6 1 1 9 45 William Martin, 35
5 3 : 2 8
2 0 6 4 0 9 Nikki Quincy, 29
8 1 : 0 5
6 7
6 0 24 Mi c hael Cc r des , 34
4 6 : 5 7 1 3 7 1 2 0
3 9 T h o ma s Mc Na me e , 4 7 5 3 : 3 0
2 0 7 167
62 Raymond Adamick, 39
8 1 : 0 6
6 8 6 1
19 Peter Rivera. 46
4 7 : 0 4 1 3 8 1 8
4 An n So mme r l a t h , 2 7
5 3 : 4 9 2 0 8 4 1 4 Toby Greene, 53
6 9
6 2 25 Joseph Gallagher, 39
4 7 : 0 6 1 3 9 121
46 Michael Fox, 33
5 3 : 4 9 2 0 9 1 6 8
63 Chuck Booth, 33
7 0
6 3 6 Car mel o Rol dan, 54
4 7 : 1 9 1 4 0 1 9
5 Anne Budlong, 43
5 3 : 5 9 2 1 0 1 6 9
64 John Scivoletto, 35
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J a n P e e k 1 0 K
September 8, 1996
-photos by Joanna Nash
Carmclo Roldan puts in a strong race.
Greg Diamond (right) not only nished the race as 3rd
overall and rst Cortlandr resident, but he managed to
score the entire event!
Car ol Hans en ni s hes as r s t Buc hanan woman.
Taconi c Road Runner s Cl ub
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Holiday Party
We e k - e n d
Eawke?!
Blue Mountain Trail Lodge
Bl ue Mount ai n Reser vat i on
Music! ^
Peeks ki l l
Friday, Dec. 6, 1996 - 7:00 P.M. -???
2nd Annual Tree Trimming Party
Details are forthcoming.
Call Lee Saroken: (914) 244-8544 or
the TRRC Hotline (914) 923-4665
f or mor e i nf or mat i on.
Rumor has in that Santa is planning an appearance,
and may be bringing goodies for the good boys and
girls. Bring your kids!
I mp a c t
H e a l t h *
Yo u r n a t i o n wi d e
s o l u t i o n f o r
health promotion.
Cholesterol Testing
Blood Pressure Screening
Body Fat Analysis
Pulmonary Function Testing
He a l t h Ri s k As s e s s me n t s
For more information,
contact Michael McEntee,
Katy D. Quinn, or
Harry Neeson at 232-3030
Saturday, Dec. 7, 1996 - 7:00 P.M. - ???
Pot Luc k Di nner
Followed by club meeting, fun, dancing, music
Bring Appetizer, Entree or Dessert to feed 8-10 people
Beer, Wine & Soda will be provided by TRRC
Questions? Call Lee Saroken: 244-8544
or TRRC Hotline (914) 923-4665
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Taconics Lope Around Lake To Third
A Special Report
By Jim Bagg
TRRC Lake Winnepesaukee Team: (Left to right) Paul
Fendler. Nick Caswell. Ken Filmamki. Bronislaw Czech.
Scott Abercrombie. Gary Steinel. Paul Pacchiana. Jeff
Purdy.
There I was, living in exile, 5 hours from the
Hudson Valley. 1 was completing my daily 65 mile run
around Lake Winnepesaukee when 1 spotted a mass of
runners across from my favorite go-kart track. 1
immediately came cross some familiar faces. To my
delight, Taconic had entered a masters team in the eighth
annual Lake Winnepesaukee relay. Since Phil Manski
couldn't make the trip, the team asked me to le this
report.
The group was a mixed bag of runners: Nick
Caswell, Scott Abercrombie and Ken Filmanski were on
the victorious Ocean to Sound team from the week before.
Paul Fendler and Gary Steinel were veterans of the TRRC
Manhattan to Peekskill event. For Paul Pacchiana, Jeff
Purdy, and Bronislaw Czech, it would be their rst stab at
team stage running.
Paul Fendler opened up and after his I0.8M leg,
TRRC was second masters and tenth overall. Nick then
ran what may have been the best Taconic leg of the day
and put the team solidly in rst masters when his 1IM was
up. He handed off to Ken, who maintained the lead after
his 1IM of hills. Bronislaw ran gallantly, dodging
skateboarders and shopping carts as he ran his entire 4M
leg. on the sidewalk as the race rules required.
Unfortunately, the Polish expatriate was up against some
solid runners and the team fell to second masters. It was at
this point that Taconic realized that their main competition
would come from two all star teams out of Main. 8 More
Men and Hiblets, who had apparently split their talent in
an attempt to capture rst and second masters. Scott
reclaimed the lead after his 10.7M, but second and third
masters were less than one minute behind. After 6.5M,
Gary had lengthened the lead over his nearest pursuer, but
the team in third now jumped to rst. Taconic was trailing
once again. Paul Pacchiana was next up for 8.5M, but was
no match for the more experienced men from Main on the
Penultimate stage, as the Taconic thinclads fell to third.
Jeff was ready to give it his all, but his 4.5M leg was too
short and too strenuous (one of those "inclines" had to be
almost a mile long) and TRRC had to settle for third
masters and thirteenth overall out of the 156 teams that
toed the starting line. The difference between rst and
third had been a mere 2 seconds per mile.
Clearly, the team was disappointed. They had
come to the land of the loons, looking to make a statement
much as they had three years ago when they rst appeared
on the scene and captured rst masters. The only
consolation was that it did take all star teams to beat them.
Once again, Gary switched on the homing device in his car
and led the men to their now customary post race brew pub
party. 1 bid the team farewell and returned to Weirs Beach
(formerly Green Arrow) Motel to pen these thoughts.
Mast er s Rol l Whi l e Gr et e St r ol l s
By Phil Manski
Saturday, October 12 was Norway Day in Central Park with special guest Grete Weitz. There was a Troll Stroll for
kids. Crete's Gallop half-marathon for women, and the Norway Run 5K run for men. The men's masters team widened their
NYRRC Grand Prix series lead by copping team honors in the 5K. Steve Calidonna once again led the way, winning the 40-
45 age group and nishing eighth overall in 16:07. Scott Abercrombie was next in 17:28, capturing second in the 45-49 age
group. Ken Filmanski rounded out the scorers in 17:39. Taconic had their three scorers in before any other masters team
nished two. A strong fties team of Roger Cocking, Jack Brennan, Art Weisberg, and Ed McCarthy backed up the forties.
Noticeably absent was Tony Galfano, who most likely stayed away because his Boston Marathon vanquisher, 50 year old
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l ac oni c Mas t er s Def end At Oc ean To Sound
By Phil Manski
TRRC Ocean to Sound Team: (left to right) Standing: Ken
Filmanski, Joe Porcaro. Bob Briglio, Gary Steinel.
Sluing: Scott Abercrombie. Nick Caswell, Tony Galfano, Steve
Calidonna, Scott Mosenthal.
The l aconic Masters team had been perennial
bridesmaids to the I lartford Track Club at the 8 man Ocean to
Sound Relay held annually on Long Island. The 50 mile course
starts at Jones Beach, heads northeast to Huntington Harbor,
west to Oyster Bay, and then south to the nish at Jericho High
School. TRRC did win last year, but tlie victory was somewhat
hollow, since Hartford did not defend (a fact pointed out in the
Hartford newsletter). With Hartford there this year, TRRC
entered the September 8 race with some trepidation.
It looked like Deja vu all over again as TRRC found
themselves a stride behind Hartford after the opening lOK leg,
despite a ne 35:20 by Scott Mosenthal. For all intents and
purposes, the Masters race was over before the runners exited
Oakwood Park on the second leg, as Steve Calidonna put the
EVA to the asphalt and passed his Hartford counterpart en route
to a sterling 39:20 for his 6.9M leg. Steve handed off to Relay
Team Captain Tony Galfano for the 5.4M fourth leg, which Tony
completed in 34:17. TRRC never looked back, and it was
during this stage that Hartford had fallen to third Masters behind
TRRC MAC series nemesis Runners Edge Masters. Tony
passed the bright orange baton off to team veteran Nick Caswell
who traversed his 6.9M stint in a credible 40:3 I. Disaster nearly
struck during the Hfth leg as tlrst Masters Team Captain Scott
Abercrombie (running sans spectacles) missed a turn and then
Tony ran head llrst into a "No Parking'' sign while attempting to
hand Scott water. Scott righted himself to complete 6.4+M in
39:57, while Tony bandaged his scalp and then continued on.
dazed, to the next changeover.
Tony
displays
O c e a n -
t o - S o u n d
bat t l e s c ar .
The sixth and seventh legs were the only real hilly
portions of the course, leaving Ken Filmanski (no relation) and
Joe Porcaro wondering just what they did to Captain Tony to
deserve this. In fact, Joe's leg was labeled the toughest by the
Race Director. First, Ken hammered the hills and ran 34:01 for
5.5M, and then Joe upped the ante on his 6.4M of inclines in
36:42. Both runners could hardly stand after their legs proving
that the deadly combination of hills and humidity are not match
even for a Taconic Master. All that was left was for Bob Briglio
to stay on his feet for the nal 6.6M, which he did admirably in
40:05, to bring Taconic home in 5:00:16. The winning margin
of 7 minutes over Masters competitors Runners Edge and 16
minutes over Hartford proved that this was a solid team effort.
The team nished sixth overall behind the Warren Street,
Central Park, Super Runners, Runners Edge, and Bellmore
Striders Open teams.
After changing clothes, the team, with alternate,
supporter and beer acionado Gary Steinel. headed to the Long
Island Brew Club for a victory party. After drinking the good
stuff, it was on to the post race party, where the members of
Hartford, who could stay, joined the team for good food and
reminiscing . . .but some really awful beer!
1 1
Taconic Road Runners Club Presents
T R * R * C
F a c t a n o n Ve r b a
Cross Country Relay
a t
Bl ue Mount ai n Reser vat i on
Peekskill, NY
Saturday, December?, 1996
Ca t e g o r i e s ;
Female (3X3 miles):
High School, Open (19-39), Masters (40+)
St a r t : 1 0 : 0 0 A. M.
Entry Fee: $ 15/female team
Male (4X3 miles):
High School, Open (19-39), Masters (40+)
St art : 10: 00 A. M.
Entry fee: $20/maleteam
Race Director: Peter Meisler (914) 265-9674
Cross Country Relay Entry
Category: High School
Mast er s
Team Name:
Col or s:
M e m b e r s : 1 . 2 .
3 . 4
We know that running a cross country race is a potientiaiiy hazardous activity. We should not enter and run unless we are
medically able and properly trained. We agree to abide by any decision of a race ofcial relative to the ability of each
team member to safely complete the run. We assume all risks associated with running in this event including, but not
limited to: falls, contact with other participants, the effects of the weather, trafc and the conditions of the terrain, all such
risks being known and appreciated by us. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts and in consideration of your
accepting this entry, we, for ourselves and anyone entitled to act on our behalf, waive and release the Taconic Road
Runners Club, Blue Mountain Reservation andn ail sponsors, their representatives and successors from all claims or
liabilities of any kind arising out of our 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. We grant permission to ail of the foregoing to use any
photographs, motion pictures, recordings, or any other record of this event for any legitimate purpose.
M e m b e r S i g n a t u r e s : 1 . 2 .
(Ail team members must sign the waiver. Parental signature is required if participant is under age 19.)
Ref r eshment s and shower f aci l i t i es on hand.
Amo u n t e n c l o s e d :
Mail to TRRC X/C, P.O. Box 99, Baldwin Place, NY 10505
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laconics Run for Goals at Dutchess Classic
TRRC' s Rendon & St ocker Wi n Marat hon
By Katy D. Quinn
The Dutchess Classic is a day marked on the calendars of many Taconic Road runners each year. Some see the 5K as the perfect
distance on the way to a good party with many friends. Others view the 1/2 marathon as a major accomplishment in their season, or a well-
supported long-run in preparation for a later marathon. Some take this opportunity to qualify for the Boston Marathon - or WIN A
MARAT HON - like Alonso Rendon & Emmy Stocker did! Still others, like me, are grateful for a September marathon, because later
marathons pose personal scheduling conicts. Whatever the reason, we know that our neighbor, the Mid-Hudson Road Runners, host a
quality event, and we are grateful. Indeed, many runners hold memberships in both clubs! I for one, am grateful for the many beautiful
running opportunities in Northern Westchester, Putnam and Dutchess counties.
Although the TRRC ranks were smaller at Dutchess this year, due in no small part to the fact that the infamous Jan Peek lOK was
scheduled for the same day (as well as about Vi a dozen other area races), those who attended made a great showing in the winners' ranks
and upheld the TRRC reputation of "best party at the Classic."
Race resul ts fol l ow:
M a r a t h o n
A l o n s o R e n d o n
E m m y S t o c k e r
K e i t h P a n z e r
3 a r y S t r u v e
J o s h u a K n i g h t
D o n V i l l e n u e v e
M e l a n i e B e n v e n u e
J a m e s J a c k m a n
( W i l l i a m R o s t
D r i k a A b r a h a m
K a t y Q u i n n
3 . T r u g l i a
1 / 2 M a r a t h o n
r o m P i a z z a
J o h n A l b a n e s e
Do u i s De g e n a r o
3 e t h S c h i l d
^ o y A l t m a n
" r e d R e g e r
J ohn Rooney
R o b i n s o n O r t i z
D a n F r i t z c h e
J t e v e n Ma c k a y
l a r g i e K a t t
U a d e C a r g i l l
' ' i n c e n t J u l i a n o
J a n c y Yo u n g
S t u a r t S h i l i t z
J a c k A n d e r s o n
^ i c k S a l e m m o
< i c h A d a m s k i
) a n M o f t t
: t a c y Wa l l a c h
i i a B o u l o s
^ r a d L e a c h
' a t M u l v i h i l l
J ac k Magr one
d c k Mu r p h y
l o i s i s S a l a m a
d c B o n c i
; r e t a O l s s o n
!- I a n M a r m o r
i t e v e Q u i n n
) w e n M c C r u d d e n
' o a n n e B e r t r a m
2 : 3 9 : 1 2
3 : 1 0 : 3 4
3 : 2 1 : 1 8
3 : 2 7 : 5 5
3 : 3 4 : 1 6
3 : 4 7 : 1 8
3 : 5 1 : 3 0
3 : 5 9 : 1 5
4 : 0 3 : 0 5
4 : 0 3 : 1 0
4 : 1 9 : 2 9
4 : 2 3 : 5 4
1 : 1 3 : 1 1
1 : 2 3 : 1 5
1 : 2 5 : 3 7
1 : 2 7 : 0 4
1 : 2 8 : 5 3
1 : 3 0 : 3 4
1 : 3 7 : 1 6
1 : 3 8 : 3 1
1 : 4 0 : 2 0
1 : 4 0 : 4 6
1 : 4 0 : 4 7
1 : 4 3 : 0 8
1 : 4 5 : 5 7
1 : 4 5 : 5 7
1 : 4 6 : 5 0
1 : 4 6 : 5 7
1 : 4 8 : 4 2
1 : 4 8 : 4 3
1 : 4 9 : 2 1
1 : 4 9 : 3 0
1 : 4 9 : 4 2
1 : 5 2 : 5 6
1 : 5 4 : 3 7
1 : 5 4 : 4 9
1 : 5 4 : 5 7
1 ; 5 5 : 5 8
1 : 5 6 : 1 6
1 : 5 8 : 4 6
2 ; 0 2 : 3 5
2 : 0 4 : 4 0
2 : 0 5 : 2 0
2 : 0 8 : 3 6
W i n n e r
W i n n e r
2 n d 5 0 - 5 9
2 n d 5 0 - 5 9
3 r d 5 0 - 5 9
2 n d O v e r a l l
2 n d 5 5 - 5 9
1 s t 3 5 - 3 9
4 t h 4 0 - 4 4
8 t h 5 0 - 5 4
9 t h 5 0 - 5 4
3 r d 6 0 +
5 K
P a u l P a c c h i a n a
J o h n N i c o l a i s
J e r r y M i l l e r
J o e H a n d e l m a n
1 7 : 5 3
2 0 : 4 8
2 0 : 5 9
2 4 : 2 2
2 n d 4 0 - 4 4
1 s t 6 0 +
Winning "last ones still part>'ing" status: (Left 10 right
standing:) Irv Miller, Joanne Bertram, Joe Handelman,
Katy Quinn, Owen McCrudden. Vinny Juliano, Greta
Olsson, Jack Anderson. 0. Truglia. Steve Quinn.
(Kneeling:) Susan Poet & Pete Corsino.
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T EATOWN L AKE
RESERVAT I ON
5K TRAI L RUN
By Debra Kenney and Scott A bercrombie
It was an absolutely beautiful day! A little
chill in the air, perfect for cross country running!
Although the predicted hordes never materialized,
72 brave soles from ages 10-71 raced the rocky
and rutted course (just ask Ed) around Teatown
Lake. This was followed with donuts, bagels,
apples, soda, apple cider and beer (of course).
The award ceremony was hosted by Lee Saroken,
(rumored to be the upcoming 1997 President of the
Taconic Road Runners Club... 1 woman!!!!) The
rst ten males overall, rst ve females overall,
and rst place in the age groups received beauti
fully engraved medals. Next year, more emphasis
will be placed on the age groups below twenty and
above sixty.
We were very fortunate to have Rocky's
Deli in Millwood sponsor this race with a large
contribution to Teatown Reservation. Many of us
are familiar with Rocky's Deli as the place we meet
before traveling to races in NYC. Contributions
to Teatown Lake Reservation are greatly appreci
ated because of all the great nature and educational
programs they provide. Not to mention the sup
port Teatown has shown our organization by
permitting us to use their facilities for our monthly
meetings.
Special thanks to all the people who came
out and helped; Joanna and Rich Nash, Joe
Porcaro, Ed McLaughlin, Allessandra Lynch, Fred
and Christine Reger, Bill Foley, Pierce Brennan,
Gary Steinel, Bronislaw Czech, JeffPurdy, Karen
Antunano and Gia Boulos. If I missed anybody,
please forgive me.
This was the rst time I've ever directed a
race and I have to say that it really wasn't too hard
or stressful and was, in fact, lots of fun. I think it
is a great idea to have rookie race directors paired
with experienced race directors. So....if there are
any Taconics out there who haven't directed a race
as of yet and want to, why not step foreward and
let your thoughts be known.
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Teat own Race Resul t s
1 John Albanese
3 5
18:55
2 Bob McPhillips
3 9
19: 22
3 Greg Gleason
3 8
19: 30
4 Paul Piliero
4 3
19: 54
5 Richard Perykasz
4 0
19: 57
6 Chris Tippin
3 6
2 0 : 0 7
7 Glenn McCarthy
3 9 2 0 : 1 3
8 Fred Reger
3 6 20: 24
9 H.T. Ricks
4 5 2 0 : 3 2
10 Lester Roby
4 5 20: 55
11 Ed McCarthy
5 3 2 1 : 2 2
12 Mike Sibilia
4 3
2 1 : 3 0
13 Gerry Radlauer
3 7
21: 32
14 Leo Gormley
5 4
22: 05
15 St eve Br emer
3 2
2 2 : 11
16 Michael McCormick
4 7 22: 13
17 MarcCori tz
3 2
2 2 : 1 9
18 RobTi l l otson
13
2 3 : 0 6
19 Joseph Jeraci
2 9
23:19
20 Reade Schumann
2 8
23: 23
21 TomO' Connel l
4 5
2 3 : 2 9
22 Joseph Perez
4 7
2 3 : 4 5
23 EdGiglio
3 2
2 4 : 0 5
24 Ruediger Gebaucr
4 5
24: 43
25 Duke Simpson
2 5 24: 49
26 Ed McLaughlin
4 9 2 4 : 5 0
27 Frank Messman
5 7
2 5 : 1 9
28 Dustin Steinhaven
14 25: 23
29 Frank Straub
3 7 25: 33
30 Art Steinhaven
4 4 2 5 : 3 8
31 Brad Leach
4 4 25: 43
32 John Bates
7 3 2 5 : 4 6
33 Nathan Brown
3 0 26: 03
34 Steven Krisky
3 8 26: 05
35 Lawrence Frankel
3 6 26: 43
36 Bill Smith
51 2 6 : 5 7
37 James Von Heil
3 6 27: 02
38 Scott Weinstein
1 2 27: 10
39 Fred Weinstein
4 1 27: 17
40 Dan Brady
51 2 7 : 3 9
41 Arthur Heydendael
5 4 2 7 : 5 2
42 Davi d Kahn
4 7
2 8 : 1 8
43 JefT Weinstein
1 0
29: 13
44 Michael Albers
2 8 29: 18
45 Mi ke St ei n
4 2 29: 23
46 Henry Ortiz
4 8 2 9 : 2 4
47 Jack Sullivan
3 4 30: 30
48 Kevi n Scher er
3 7
30: 31
49 George Nicola
3 5
32: 03
50 Henry Lamperty
7 1
3 4 : 4 0
51 Thomas Chavez
4 4 3 5 : 1 4
52 Richard Sullivan
6 2 3 5 : 4 6
53 Rocky Moran
5 3 38: 37
1 Joy Jaworowski
2 Miriam Stickler
3 Shaun Brown
4 Susan Menz
5 Leslie Donohue
6 Adrienne Thompson
7 Virginia Fair
8 Sarah Ryhanen
9 Jillian Indusi
10 Julie Schumann
11 Kathleen Davies
12 Patricia Black
13 Raisa Bykhovsky
14 Shanon Glordeno
15 Pamela Paulson
16 Penelope Herbert
17 Sheri Betts
18 Roz Weinstein
19 Laura Stein
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T e a t o w n Lake Reservation 5K Trail Run
photos by Joanna Nash
T R R C
F a c t a No n Ve r b a
l a c o n i c Ro a d Ru n n e r s Cl u b
Couples Relay
Sunday, Dec. 8,1996 -11 A.M.
Blue Mountain Park, Peekskill, NY
m i l
m i W B O w n w a
(Rt. 9 to Welcher Avenue. Go uphill to park)
Di s t a n c e : 3 mi l e s e a c h
Cost: $12.00 per couple
Cour s e: Mi x t ur e of di r t t r ai l s and r oads
(also a bit of grass, possibly snow)
Panc ak e br eak f as t af t er t he r ac e!
Registration, breakfast, awards and hanging out are
inside snuggly lodge with roaring re.
Couples only!
(Couple = 1 male + 1 female)
Awards: Merchandise to top three in each age group (combined ages of each runner)
Race director: Steve Calidonna - (914) 278-6036
Couples Relay Registration
Circle age group: under 40
Na me :
4 0 - 5 9 6 0 - 7 9 8 0 - 9 9
1 0 0 - 1 1 9 over 120
N a m e : A g e :
Checks payable and mailed to Taconic Road Runners Club, P.O. Box 99, Baldwin Place, NY 10505.
1 know that running a road/cross-country race is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter and run unless I am medically
able and properly trained. 1 agree to abide by any decision of a race ofcial relative to my ability to safely complete the run. I
assume all risks associated with this event including, but not limited to: falls, contact with other participants, the effects of the
weather, trafc and the condition of the road/terrain, 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, 1, for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf,
waive and release the Taconic Road Runners Club, Blue Mountain Reservation and all sponsors, their representatives and succes
sors from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in this event even though that liability may arise out of
negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons named in this waiver. I grant permission to all of the foregoing to use any
photographs, motions pictures, recordings, or any other record of this event for any legitimate purpose.
Parent or guardian if participant uder the age of 18:
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Meisler Run Sees Lots of Fun
Torrential downpours the day and night before the scheduled "Meisler Run" made many wonder what the morning
would bring. What it brought was a great day for friends to gather and "go the distance." For some, that meant 5 miles. For
others, it meant 8.. .or 13.. .or 20. Many were runners. Some were hikers. Some scaled trails in a walk/hike/climb.
Whatever the course, though, it was shared with friends.
Once again. Peg and Pete Meisler opened their home and shared their familiarity with some gorgeous running and
hiking courses with anyone who was interested. Once again, refreshments were plentiful, spirits were high, and a "good time
was had by all." Thanks, Peg and Pete!
-photos by Jack Magrone
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Dan Moftt & Margie Katt
r el ax af t er 20 mi l es.
Ray & Virginia Marrero
enjoyed a bit of relaxation.
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One Sout h Di vi si on St r eet
Peckski l l , NY 10566
September 23, 1996
D e a r F r i e n d s :
Thank you for being an integral part of the 19th Annual Jan
Peek I OK Race and Health Walk. Without your participa
tion, this year's race would not have been as successful as it
was. Over 227 runners and 201 walkers participated in this
year's race, and thanks to you. everyone had a great time.
Best Regards,
Don Ettinger
Rac e Co- Di r ec t or
Re me mb e r t h e S u mme r !
Get Ready For A New "Crop"ofTRRC Winners:
(Lejl to right.jChia Hudson. Michelle Reger, Andrea Nash,
. Just i n Gonzal ez
Ac i d e mi a Ek o n o mi z n a
c/ o Janusz Jaworski
Ul . Rakowi cka 27
3 1 - 5 1 0 Kr a k o w
Po i a n d
August 6, 1996
Lisa Katz forwarded a "new.sletter" from Poland to Carol Hansen to
share news of her experiences. She invites mail and news of TRRC.
Here are just a few excerpts of her newsletter:
"The language has been very frustrating for me. There are a million
dilTerenl endings for nouns, adjectives. Learning English should be
a lot easier for the Poles. I start work around the 25th of September
as docs Dave. I am looking for some Eastern European races in the
Fall or Spring, I wrote to NYRRC and they gave me some races -
but no dates! Would anyone from TRRC be able to help me with
more specic info from NYRRC pamplilcts. Along the lines of
nmning races in Eastern Europe - and travel in general -1 wish the
best of luck and loads of fun to the runners in Athens. By the way,
anyone who would like an e.xuse to visit Poland or Eastern Europe is
welcome to stay with us."
"The air in Krakow is another story. It is terribly polluted and
Da\ id was fortunate to stay healthy while Lisa and others got sick.
Running is not possible in this city. Currently we arc in Zakopone
wlierc the air is almost completely pure, and we are surrounded by
the wonderful Tatra Mountains and rolling farm country. The town
attracts many tourists as it is also a ski resort. Hiking, running and
biking arc all good but it's incredibly hilly. We recently took a
beautiful bikeride to a bike factory. It took us 35 minutes to
complete the 17 km ride on a heavily trafcked road (read the main
highway) and three hours to bike back along quaint country roads
through several small towns and to pedal our way up a horrendous,
endless hill. But we were successful in avoiding lots of life threat
ening trafc and carbon mono.xide. We even arrived back in time
for (the not so healthy but lling) dinner!
o t h e r Ra c e s . Ot h e r P l a c e s
Creel & Bri ttan Wi n Putnam Ti tl es
Commentary by Editor Katy D. Quinn
Chuck Creel and Barbara Brittan led all nishers of the
rst annual Putnam Classic Fall Half-Marathon. They are to be
congratulated on their ne performances. Chuck nished in a
time of 1: 12:47. Barbara ran a strong 1:27:31. Other Taconic
winners included Mauricio Venegas (1:15:13, 3rd overall) and
Nancy Venegas (1:28:24, 2nd woman overall). A full list of
award wi nners fol l ows thi s arti cl e.
This was not a "Taconic Race." The Putnam County
Visitor's Bureau decided to "put Putnam County's name out
there and show off the village of Brewster." Many Taconics
found the race a beautiful one. It is the mission of TRRC to
promote running. I am happy to see the newly formed Visitor's
Bureau bring a half-marathon to Putnam County and promote
running here.
Many feel it is too bad that Putnam County did not seek
the advice and support of TRRC in putting this race together,
however. Instead, they hired an out of county group. Every
Runner, to stage the event. While it reportedly was well done, it
cost the Visitor's Bureau quite a sum of money. According to
newspaper reports, Valerie Hickman, director of the Putnam
Visitor's Bureau, stated that the event would bring in, at most,
$1,000. Considering the large number of sponsors they were
able to secure, it is surprising that the proceeds were so small.
Certainly, had TRRC managed the event, I believe more money
would have been returned to the organizers.
On the other hand, isn't it great for all of TRRC's hard
working volunteers to have an opportunity to go and participate
in a local race without having to do all the work? Perphaps this
race will become a favorite non-club race, much like the
Dutchess Cl assi c.
The Visitor's Bureau has succeeded in getting a great
deal of coverage in the local newspapers. It is surprising to me
that the coverage included statements such as "This is the rst
Putnam Cl assi c." We al l know that the Putnam Cl assi c 8M race
is held annually in Mahopac. Perhaps they should have looked
more carefully when naming the event.
The Visitor's Bureau hopes to "bring in thousands of
runners." For next year's event they plan to add a ve-kilometer
race and a race for the physically challenged. Hickman was
quoted in the Putnam Courier-Trader as saying "This is the
greatest event that has ever ocurred in Putnam County. The half-
marathon has put Putnam on the map since only one-fth of the
participants are local residents." To that I would comment: Has
Ms. Hickman ever attended another race in Putnam? Why not
add TRRC events to the Putnam Vi si tor' s Bureau Cal endar of
Events? The Putnam Classic 8M, the Sybil 50K and Relay, and
the Mahopac Biathlon are all very special events. Reaching out
to TRRC might have signicantly increased participation of
l ocal runners. Whi l e Ms. Hi ckman' s st at ed mi ssi on i s t o
increase out-of-area participation, I would encourage her to
identify and invite all the local running talent. After all, the
overall and many age group winners were Taconics!
Putnam County Fall Class Half-Marathon
M e n
Overall: 1. Charles Creel, Somers
2. Manoel Batista Leal, Danbury
3. Mauricio Venegas, Brewster
< 1 9 1 . Bl a i r Cu l i e n , Yo r k t o wn
2. Michael Smith, Mahopac
3. Charles Oppizzi, Sea Cliff
20-29 1. Joseph Dagnone, Carmel
2. Brian McNeice, Sandy Hook
3. Timothy Decker, NYC
30-39 1. Zbyser Skrabal, Patterson
2. Patrick Colon, Brewster
3. Ebon Jones, New Canaan
40-49 1. Robert Lazansky, Macungie, PA
2. Peter Tomaskovic, Dover
3. Peter Corsino, Mahopac
50-59 1. Larry Bourdillon, New Milford
2. Marc Oxman, Yorktown
3. Tom Kulpinski, Valhalla
>60 1. Frank Dolen, Ridgeeld
2. Richard Palmer, Sr., Holmes
3. Joseph Pinto, North Salem
Wo m e n
Ov e r a l l : 1. Bar bar a Br i t t an, Pl easant vi l l e 1
2. Nanc y Venegas , Br ews t er I
3. I ngr i d Ar l t , Washi ngt onvi l l e 1
1 . J a n i n e S t e l l a c c i , C a r m e l 1
2 . Mo l l y Sc h u l ma n , Ca r me l 1
3 . A n n e H a l l , B r e w s t e r 2
1 . K e r r y C a h i 11 , C a r me l 1
2. Whitney Day-Gollsneide, Canterbury!
3 . L i b b y Sh e r wi n , St a mf o r d 1
1. Madelein Courtney, Kinnelon 1
2 . C l a i r e H e a l y, Yo r k t o w n 1
3. El l en Roush, Putnam Val l ey 1
1 . S u s a n P o e t , P l e a s a n t v i l l e 1
2. Regina Birch Wazzer, Woodbury 1
3. Judy Hust ed, Poughkeepsi e 1
1. Cher yl Kohut , Col d Spr i ng 1
2 . E i l e e n H o l z m a n , A i r m o n t 1
3. Joan Nyarady, Lake Carmel 2
More "Other Races, Other Places'
West Poi nt Tr i at hl on - August 15. 1996
I k swi m/ 25k bi ke/ 5k r un
F r e d R e g e r 1 : 2 7 : 1 2
Long Beach I sl and 18M
October 13, 1996
D a v e O ' To o l e 2 : 2 1 : X X
Jack Rafferty
R u d i E i n h o r n a b o u t 2 : 4 1 : x x
K a t y D . Q u i n n 2 : 4 7 : 2 4
Owen J. McCr udden, Jr. 2: 47: 24
S t e v e Q u i n n 2 : 5 6 : 5 3
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Want To Run A Per sonal Best ?
Tr ai n For The I r onman
By Chuck Creel
Last year, while running with my good friend Mike
Hay, a ve-time Ironman, he said that the Ironman is really a
runner's race. So, with some encouragement from him, I
decided to try it. Off to training I went.
First, I joined the SUNY Purchase pool because it's
longer than other pools around. I bought a couple of things: a
mountain bike, and a stationary stand for my road bike so I could
ride a bicycle all winter long.
It was right after last year's NYC almost hypothermia
marathon that the training started. Mike told me to work up to
14 to 18 hours a week of aerobic training, plus stretching and
weight lifting (which I didn't do much of)- After watching the
1995 Ironman Hawaii, I envisioned myself doing it and having
f un.
On some Saturdays, I would ride my bike to the pump
house, followed by a long run, then bike to Purchase to swim and
then bike back home. It took almost the whole day. [started
adding massages, which helped a lot. I was, and still am,
running a race almost every week-end. I'm sure my vegetarian
diet and juicing shortened my recovery time from hard work
outs. I slept 6 hours a night, getting up at 5 a.m. everyday,
week-ends too. I gave up television (not that 1 ever watch a lot
of it) and even disconnected the antenna. I didn't even watch the
summer corporate Olympics.
Spring came and so did my rst triathlon in ve years,
the Mighty Montauk IM swim, 1OM bike, I OK run. The water
temperature was 56 degrees. Now I bought a full body Ironman
wet suit because with my runner's body, I needed to keep warm.
On the run, I passed a lot of people. Mike is right. It is a
runner's race. While I was happy that I didn't get any at tires, 1
also knew I had to do more biking. It was time to purchase the
third and most expensive item, a triathlon bike.
In July, I did a half Ironman at Tupper Lake in the
Adirondacks where the water temperature was 72 degrees and
the air temperature was 50 degrees, if that. It was a very, very
windy day. My half-marathon time was 1:18:xx. 1 was passing a
lot of people. It was another runner's race and once again I got
lucky - No Flat Tires!
The Ironman Canada included a2.4M Swim, 112M
Bike, 26.2M Run. At 7:00 a.m. on August 25, 1,845 other
people and I started the race at the same time. It was the world's
largest mass swim start ever. All of us were heading for one
buoy at the rst turn of a triangular course. (How does a school
of sh do that?) 1 was out of the water in 1:10:xx and jumped on
the bike riding through valleys and over the mountain passes,
while the temperature climbed close to 100 degrees. By the last
20 miles of the ride, my feet were burning in pain from the
swelling. Loosening the velcro laces didn't help. 1 was on the
bi ke for 5:56:xx whi ch i ncl uded both transi ti ons. The run was
out and back, a hilly course along a lake with no shade. There
were aid stations almost every mile, and they all were really
busy. At the turn-around point, it was clear why it is a runner's
race. The runners hadn't started walking yet. By the last half,
the runner's walked, jogged, shufed and waddled just like I did.
It is hard to run a 4:01 :xx marathon.
Looking back on it now, it's a wild event. Swimming
in a school of athletes, getting kicked in the side and the face,
jamming my hands in someone else's side or back or whatever,
and having to learn defensive swimming on the spot. Eating on
the bike while you are breathing so hard means you spit up a lot
of food on yourself and all over the bike. I won't tell you about
going to the bathroom. During the run, I got to see the other
zombie athletes walking and throwing up everywhere. Some
people were passed out in the middle of the raod. Pick-up trucks
lled with ice were driving up and down the course to ice people
down. A lot of ambulances passed by with lights and sirens
blaring. Four hundred fty people of the 1,846 did not nish.
So what are the pros, cons and bonuses of training for
a n I r o n ma n ?
Pros: Meeting some nice new pople, getting to British Columbia,
getting in great shape and feeling good.
Cons: Training time: Morning. Evening, Afternoon; nding
ways to get away in the middle of the day to swim: xing too
many at tires (ve in the rst two weeks on my new bike and at
least one a week thereafter); spending a lot of money on new
bikes, wet suit, airline tickets, etc., and screwing up a good
relationship with my now ex-girlfriend because my head was so
focused on the training.
Bonuses: PB in a lot of races this year;
In January - marathon PB - Houston.
In April - marathon PB - London,
and the following week, 5 mile PB some race in CT.
PB in South Salem race.
P B i n L i n c o l n Ha l l r a c e
PB in 4th of July race
PB i n Jan Peek r ace
l OK P B - Co w Ha r b o r r a c e
'/: Marathon PB - Putnam County
lOK PB- Jim Fixx in Greenwich, CT (32:49)
I did a lot when I write it all down! The training takes
lots of focused mental energy and drive. Having a long distance
telephone coach and friend like Mike helps, too. And remember,
it's a runner's race. I've already signed up for next year.
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1996 Columbus Day Races for Children
By Scott Abercrombie
This year 497 children participated in our Columbus
Day races for children. We started with the rst grade boys by
dividing them up into three heats of about 20 kids each. Every
race was V* mile, and each heat was scored as a separate race.
Every child received a ribbon, the rst 1/3 in every heat received
medals, and the rst three nishers scored points for their
elementary school toward the team trophies. After the rst
grade boys ran, the girls took off, and then the 2"^ graders, and so
on through grade six. The fastest time was 1:14 by Caitlyn
Welch, a fth grader from Buchanan-Verplank elementary
school. I was impressed!
Ben Frankl i n and Thomas Jefferson school s ti ed for
rst wi t h Van Court i n second and Li ncol n-Ti t us i n t hi rd. I t ' s
exciting to watch the kids charge out with wild enthusiasm and
not a clue about how to pace themselves. It's equally uplifting to
see all the teachers that come to cheer the children on, take their
pictures and make them feel special.
Funding for all the awards is provided by the
Peekskill/Cortlandt running fund. Proceeds from the Jan Peck
race go into this fund to support local running programs. The
$860 raised this year will be donated to the Peekskill Volunteer
Ambulance Corps and the Matthew Moore Fund.
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By the family thai inspired
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We place an importance on age group awards, because
beginning with middle age, the body does not cooperate quite
like it used too. In fact, it outright rebels at times. But we are
already hooked on running, whether we win an award or not.
Not so with the little ones. They have this great fervor as kids,
but we are not seeing them at the races as teenagers or young
adults. I won my rst medal in a high school cross country meet
and thought the engraved Nov. on the back meant November. It
didn't; found out years later it really stood for novice. The
damage was already done. Instead of wrestling that year it was
winter track, and a life-long love of running followed. I wonder
if we should do more with the below 20 year old age groups. It
would be great to see some of these kids become future Taconic
Road Runner s.
Along with myself, John Hallinan co-directed this
event. Special thanks to our many volunteers:
Tyler Abercrombie, Pierce Brennan, Dennis Donohue, Tony
Galfano, Debra Kenney, Ed McLaughlin,
Ray Marrero, Jim Martin, Pete Meisler, Rich Nash, Paul
Pacchianna, Joe Porcaro, Fred and Chris
Reger, Lee Saroken, and Gary Struve.
Chi l dren' s Races & What The Future Hol ds
By Fred Reger
On Columbus Day (October 14, 1996) my wife Christine and I helped out at the 1/4 mile children's races at Depew
Park in Peekskill. This has got to be one of the greatest events I have ever been to, the park was lled with electricity as the
kids got ready to participate in the day's events. The race director, Scott Abercrombie, had everything well organized, and we
had plenty of TRRC volunteers. Now gel this: on a sunny and warm Monday morning we had 497 children show up to run
and have fun!
This event (along with the cross-country series, the track and eld series and a couple of fun runs) plays an important
role in introducing today's children to an active and tness-oriented lifestyle. Unfortunately, the trend in this country is
toward less active and less t children and adults. We must use these events to promote health and tness to the children and
parents of our community.
There are many circles of people who are not familiar with our club and what it stands for. These people can be
reached through our kid's races. I am soliciting you - the members - to encourage people you know, at school or at work, to
get their kids involved. We can make a difference. We can make it happen. These may well be some of the most important
events we support. Besides, it's a heck of a lot of fun! So: invest in the future today by encouraging a little more activity and
a little less video game time!
This sign sums up how and why many walkers at the
second annual SUPPORT-A-WALK became involved.
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S U P P O R T
A
W A L K
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(Left to right:) Gia Boulos, Nancy Young. Bill Foley &
Joanna Nash prepare for registrants in the second annual
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Nearly 1100 walkers of all ages passed und*
SUPPORT CONNECTI ON. I NC. bal l oon at
laconics Support-A-Walk
By Richard Adamski
(Left to right:) Nancy Heller. President of SUPPORT
CONNECTION. INC., with Richard and Debbie Adamski.
for whom the organization holds very special
signicance.
October was National Breast Cancer Awareness
month. October 6, SUPPORT CONNECTION, INC.
sponsored its second annual walk for Breast and Ovarian
Cancer at FDR State Park. During the past year, (the year
since the initial fund-raising walk), the organization
incorporated, established an ofTce in Yorktown Heights
and has been busy providing support services for women
with breast or ovarian cancer.
You may ask yourself what does this have
to do with the Taconic Road Runners? Well, a number of
things: First of all, I have managed to get myself appointed
as Treasurer of SUPPORT CONNECTION. (Thanks for
all the TRRC Treasurer experience, gang!) Secondly,
breast cancer strikes one out of eight women and, in case
you haven't noticed it, women have become a dominant
force in the Taconic Road Runners Club. If you don't
believe me, just ask Joanna Nash, Katy Quinn, Lee
Saroken, or Nancy Young. And so, when I looked for
volunteer help, I naturally looked to my friends in the club.
The walk, in which almost 1,100
participated, was a huge success thanks to its volunteers
which included a large contingent from Taconic Road
Runner s Cl ub. What makes t he vol unt eer s of Taconi c so
special is the "family-like" quality they display as they
work with each other towards a common goal. (Although,
o n e o f t h e o f c e r s o f SUPPORT CONNECTI ON s a i d t h a t
when she saw the Taconic Road Runners descend upon the
park on the morning of the walk, it reminded her of a
SWAT Team getting ready for action.) Since the event,
numerous compliments have been received from walk
participants on all aspects of the event. However, a
common theme was the warmth and sincere caring of the
whole Taconic group.
While all Taconic volunteers present
were an important part of the day, special thanks go to Ed
McLauglin for managing the sound system, Eileen Davis
for coordinating all the refreshments activities (and
sprucing up the rest rooms!), Nancy Young for
coordinating the registration, Larry Lenahan for
coordinating the huge trafc control effort, Steve Quinn,
not only for the work on the day of the event, but also for
successfully petitioning Con Edison to step up as one of
the major sponsors of the event, and Katy Quinn, who as
trouble shooter of the day, managed to smooth over all of
my mistakes - and for her extraordinary efforts in creating
a sixty-four page journal which generated over $8,000 in
r e v e n u e s .
The event raised almost $60,000 which
will insure that the organization can fully support ail of its
planned services for the coming year.
If you know someone battling breast or
ovarian cancer who is looking to reach out for support and
hope, call SUPPORT CONNECTION. INC. at (914) 962-
6 4 0 2 .
Thank you everyone! I look forward to
another great event next year!
1 9 9 6 S U P P O R T - A - WA L K T R R C V O L U N T E E R S
Mi c h a e l A d a ms k i
J a c k An d e r s o n
Me l a n i e Be n v e n u e
Gi a Bo u l o s
Mi c h a e l Bo u l o s
Pi er c e Br ennan
Ei l een Dav i s
Bo b Da v i s
Greg Diamond
J o a n Di e t r i c h
K a t h l e e n D' Ot t a v i o
Ru d i e Ei n h o r n
Martin Fennelly
Marianne Fennelly
Richard Fennelly
Bill Foley
Ca r o l Ha n s e n
Vinny Juliano
Margie Katt
Debra Kenne}'
Stephanie Langtree
Larry Lenahan
Mary Lenahan
Jack Magrone
Ed McLaughlin
Bill McLoughlin
D a n M o f t t
J oanna Nas h
Steve Quinn
Katy D. Quinn
Fred Reger
Christine Reger
Phil Richey
Ri c k S a l e mmo
Lee Sar oken
H o w i e S o l o w
Mary Whalen
J i m Wh a l e n
Nancy Young
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Inaugural Women's Distance
F e s t i v a l
By Lee Saroken tS Joanna Nash
The Women's Distance Festival, which was an
inaugural event on October 26, turned into an invitational event.
The rst three women broke the 20 minute mark in grand style.
Barbara Brittan nished in 19:07 winning the event and a pair of
Saucony running shoes. Beth Ann Cincotta was second and won
a Moving Comfort running suit, Emmy Slocker was third and
won a one-year subscription to Runners World.
The national race sponsors gave us some other great
prizes which included a jacket, magazine subscriptions, socks,
Saucony sandals and other goodies. Greg Gieason and Denise
Borgese also donated prizes. (Thanks so much!)
The volunteers included Vincent Juliano, Dave
O'Toole, Greg Diamond. Gary Steinel, Greg Gieason, Gerry
Radlauer, Fred and Christine Reger, Rich Adamski, Bill Foley,
Nancy Young, Scott Abercrombie, Peter Meisler, Chris Tippin
and, of course, Ed McLaughlin and Rich Nash. You are the
best. Thanks from the bottom of our hearts!
The purpose of this event is to promote women's
running. Even though the turn out was disappointing, even if
only two women ran their rst race and, as a result decide to run
another, it was a success. We are planning on having the event
next year, but we will probably change the start time. Thanks to
all the Taconic members who ran and volunteered their time for
this race.
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Barbara Bri ttan, 31. ni shed rst
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1 Barbara Brittan. 31 1 9 : 0 7
2 Beih-Anne Cincotta. 22 19:37
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Etnmy Stocker. 38
1 9 : 5 7
4 J oan Dc i t r i c k . 35 2 2 : 0 7
5 Carrie Barardi. 26 2 2 : 2 9
6 Melanie Benvenue. 52 2 3 : 0 6
7
Robyn Berman. 33
2 3 : 2 1
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Virginia Fair, 49
2 4 : 2 3
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Rosemary Siinnioiis. 45
2 5 : 0 9
10
Amanda Wendcl, 35 2 5 : 3 8
11 Ka r e n Co r v e d d o , 2 7 2 6 : 2 5
12 Pamela Paulson. 34 2 7 : 1 3
13 Barbara Flamilton. 51 2 8 : 0 6
14 Kim Sherman, 30 2 8 : 4 6
15 Carol Hansen, 50 2 8 : 4 6
16 Michelle l.ida. 27 3 0 : 0 7
17
Peg Meisler. 50
3 3 : 5 6
18 Andrea Nash. 8 3 7 : 1 7
1 9 Michelle Reger. 7 3 7 : 1 9
2 0 Debra Kenncy. 40 3 7 : 2 0
2 1 L o r r a i n e Wa i t ma n . 4 3 3 8 : 3 0
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Peggy Salicrno. 47
4 8 : 2 7
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Laura Piitnick. 30 4 8 : 5 1
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4 8 : 5 2
2 5 Belli O' Toole. 47
4 9 : 1 5
2 6 Carol Mcissgeier, 28 4 9 : 5 9
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Beth-Anne Cincotta, 22, placed second
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Emmv Stocker. 38. scored third.
^ Peg Meisler is looking svelt! i
Kim Sherman & Carol Hansen share
mother/daughter 5K.
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Q Joan Deitrick brings it in: 22:07
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Andrea Nash & Michelle Reger check out
their medals!
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