TA C O N I C

RUNNI NG L I F E
No v e mb e r 1 9 9 7
Rober t s & Menz
Top Men/Women
at Teat own 5K
Top phoio: Rich Roberts, winner of the 1997 Teatown Cross
country 5K.
Bottom photo: Rachel Hunter and Susan Menz.
-photos by D. Kenney
Rich Roberts, followed by Alonso Rendon and Rich Joseph came
in 1,2,3 at this year's Teatown Cross-Country 5K. The women
were led by Susan Menz (#100), Rachel Hunter (#838) and Emmy
Stocker. See page 16 for race results and story.
Al o n s o Re n d o n Wi n s
Du t c h e s s Ma r a t h o n
Alonso Rendon topped the Dutchess Marathon
eld with a 2:34; 18 nish. Taconic's Mauricio Venegas
took second with 2:45:40.
The Taconic representation at this year's Classic
took home an assortment of trophies (See race results
and story on pages 18-19.), shared a resplendent feast of
food and drink, and cheered one another on a ne, sunny
day.
I n s i d e T h i s I s s u e ;
Flyers of Upcoming Events. . .
N o v . 7
Special Reunion Dinner Dance
Dec. 6 Cross Country Relays
Dec. 7
Couples Relay
Feb. 8
F r e e z e r 5 K
Feb. 22
F r e e z e r 5 M
Ma r c h 1 5 St. Patrick's Day Races
Ma r c h 2 2 Mudders and Grunt ers
S P E C I A L Year of Races Entry Form
T A C O N I C
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ACONIC RUNNING LIFE is llie ofticial publication of"the
laconic Road Runners Club, Inc. Publication is bimonthly
and i s i ntended for di stri buti on to cl ub members at no
charge. Club ofcers and Chairpersons include;
P r e s i d e n t L e e S a r o k e n 2 4 4 - 8 5 4 4
V. P. and Scot t Aber cr ombi e
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Men' s Team
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T R L E d i t o r
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1995- 96 Ed McLaughlin
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P R E S I D E N T S
C O L U M N :
Every week 1 get at
least one phone call or letter
asking for information about
Taconic. The question that
always seems to come up is,
"What do I get out of being a
Taconi c Road Runner ?"
T H AT ' S E A S Y !
First, you will get an award-winning bimonthly newsletter, Taconic
RunninuLife, edited and composed by Katy D. Quinn. Within its pages
are Hyers for upcoming races, race results, vital running information
and a wide variety of advertisements (Thanks to Steve Quinn) from
businesses that we try to suppon.
Next, you get track work-outs on Wednesday evenings (April thru
October) with guidance from Doug Miller.
Then, on the second Wednesday of each month, we have the monthly
membership meetings, either outdoors at the pavilion in Downing Park
(April thru September) or indoors at the carriage house at Teatown
Reservation in the cooler months. TRRC provides the food and drinks,
and it is an excellent time to get together and socialize and talk running.
Also, there are group runs. Most are informal, but some are more
organized. If you pop into Downing Park at 7:30 a.m., 5:30 p.m. or 6:15
p.m. you will usually nd someone to run with. On Saturday mornings
at 7:30 a.m.. you can run with the group at the Croton Reservoir
pumphouse and get water along the way.
As a group, there is always someone going to other races in other
places, such as Faireld. Greenwich, Albany. Philadelphia or Dublin.
Our club teams (Open, Masters, Veterans, Men and Women) compete
in the NYRRC club series under the leadership of our various team
captains: Joan Dietrick, Barbara Brittan, Debbie Kenny, Melanie
Beitvenue for the women and Scott Abercrombie and Rich Nash on the
men' s si de.
We organize a bus trip to take members to the start of the NYC
Marathon, and a post-marathon party at The MayUower Hotel to
cel ebrate the 26.2 mi l es.
Our Annual Dinner Dance is held on the Friday after the NYC
Marathon, so keep that date open. It is absolutely the most fun.
As the holiday season comes around, we have the Taconic "Lost
Weekend" at Blue Mountain. It begins on Friday evening with a family
pot luck pasta party, and for the kids, a visit from Santa. Saturday
morning we have a cross country relay with Pete Meisler plotting the
course. Saturday evening there's our Holiday paily with food and
dancing all night. Sunday morning we have the Couples' Relay, which
Steve Calidonna so ably organizes. It's tons of fun. All the attendees
then enjoy the best pancake breakfast, cooked by our famous TRRC
chef s.
There are TRRC races from February through December - races Ibr
all ages, including our Columbus Day Races, the Age-Group Cross
Country Series, and the Summer Track Series. Taconic members enjoy
reduced entry fees for most of these races.
Are you dizzy yet? The best news is that you can join in all ofthis
as a TRRC member. I can't imagine TRRC not having something for
every person who dons a pair of running shoes. So to go back to where
1 started: There are lots of reasons to become and stay a member of
TRRC. but, ofcourse, the best reason is the camaraderie and friendships
whi ch are f ost ered.
Taconi c Road Runner s Cl ub 1997- 98 Race Schedul e
The following schedule is offered as a guideline. Please check with the race director listedfor verication of accuracy of information,
or reference the race yer.
Men's 4X3 & Women's 3X3 Cross Country
nine Mountain Reservation, Peekskill, NY
Peter Meisler (914) 265-9674
Couple's Relay. Blue Mountain Res., Peekskill, NY Steve Calidonna(914)278-6036
Preczer 5K. FDR Park. Yorktown Heights. NY
Freezer 5M, FDR Park. Yorktown Heights, NY
St. Patrick's Day 2M/1 OK
FDR Park, Yorktown Heights, NY
Ma d d e r s & Gr u n t e r s 5 M
F'DR Park, Yorktown Heights, NY
S> bil 50K & 2person relay, Carmel, NY
Mothers' Day 5K
FDR Park, Yorktown Heights, NY
.Ferry Radlauer (914) 764-9056
Barbara Brittan (914) 747-7431
Jerry Radlauer (914) 764-9056
Barbara Brittan (914) 747-7431
Jack Brennan (914) 763-9023
Owen McCrudden (914) 245-4830
Steve Quinn (914)628-0648
Anthony Galfano (914) 737-6435
Ed McLaughlin (914) 244-8544
Nancy Young (914) 528-2251
Lee Saroken (914) 244-8544
North County News 5K, Yorktown Heights, NY Greg Diamond (914) 528-2251
June 13 Sat . 9 a.m.
Double Arch Trail Race. 5K. Ossining. NY
Bill Kress (914) 941-4099
Nei l Wool f (914) 628-9276
July 4
Sat . 8 a.m. Putnam County Classic. 8M. Mahopac, NY
Fred & Christine Reger (914)621-1601
Aug. 2
Sun. 8: 45 a. m.
Mahopac Biathlon (5K run & Vi M swim)
Sycamore Park. Mahopac, NY
Bill Foley
Larry Lenahan (914) 628-6229
Sept. 12
Sat. 10 a.m. Teatown Trail Run. 5K
Teatown Reservation, Ossining, NY
Scott Abercrombie & Deb Kenney (914) 245-9629
Lee Saroken (914) 244-8544
Oct . 4
Sun. 10 a.m.
Support-A-Walk. 5K
F'DR Park. Yorktown Heights. NY
Rich Adamski (914) 962-6402
Oct. 11 Sun. 9 am.
Age Group Cross Country, Somers, NY John Hallinan (914) 739-2268
Gene Cadman (914) 245-6225
Oct . 12 M o n .
9: 30 a. m. Columbus Day Kids" Races
DePew Park, Peekskill, NY
Scott Abercrombie (914) 245-9629
Oct. 18. Sun. 9 a.m.
.Ago Group Cross Country'. Somers. NY John Hallinan (914) 739-2268
Gene Cadman (914) 245-6225
Oct. 25
Sun.
Age Group Cross Country. Somers. NY John Hallinan (914) 739-2268
Gene Cadman (914) 245-6225
Dec. 5 Sat . 10 a.m.
Cross Country Relay.s, Blue Mountain Reservation
Peck. ski l l . NY
Peter Meisler (914) 265-9674
11 a.m. Couples Relay. Blue Mountain Reservation
peek.skill.NY'
Steve Calidonna (914) 278-6036
I just wanted to show up and see how the police would clear the streets. That alone would be an accomplishment. "
-Frank Shorter, 1976
when a marathon through the streets of New York ws suggested to him in 1975
TRRC Membership News
N e w M e m b e r s
R i c h a r d A m u n d s e n S t e p h a n i e L a n g t r y
L o u i s B i s o g n i L a u r e n L o s i c c o
David Goldberg
Megan Alger would like to live through her rst marathon and qualify for Boston. She enjoys running because it gives her time to
think, meet new people and be outside.
Jean and George Barilla run/walk in the morning to help keep their weight down. George would like to get back up to 70 to 80 miles
per week. (Joe is right, it is a great club!)
John Bell likes running lOk's and Marathons. He runs for weight loss/maintenance, to have time to think and the challenges of
running. John would like to run a Marathon in less than 4 hours.
Peggy Burns-Rosenzweig enjoys the Presidio lOM Run in San Francisco. She likes to run on trails in the evenings. Peggy would like
to break 50 min for a lOK and be able to run 13 miles again.
Michael BushnelPs favorite race is the Manhattan Invitational and favorite distance is Jan Peek. What he enjoys most about running
is that there is no one else you have to count on but yourself. "Winning a race is the greatest single accomplishment."
Cynthia Cardillo likes to run on the roads in the morning. Cynthia likes the way she feels when she nishes.
James Hager enjoys running the 5K distance on trails. James would like to see gradual improvement, one day at a time, to get back
some of what he has lost.
Sarah Jane Johnson runs in Minnewaska State Park in the early morning or evening. Her favorite race so far is the Putnam County
Classic. Sarah would like to run a sub 4 hour marathon.
George Lonergan likes to run on the roads around his town in the late afternoon. George's favorite race distance is 6 miles, but he
would like to run the NYC Marathon in the near future.
Nancy Masino enjoys running along Lake Mahopac or Lake Casse in the early morning. She would like to run 10 to 30 miles per
week. Nancy's favorite race is the 8M Putnam County Classic.
Tim McFadden would like to run the NYC Marathon (hope you got in). Tim's favorite race and race distance is a lOK. He runs for
the heal th benets.
Michael Merola's favorite race is the Powerbar 20 Miler. One day, Michael would like to qualify to run in the Boston Marathon.
Michael enjoys running for the self-condence it has given him through the years.
Leigh Meyer enjoys running anywhere in the afternoon. Leigh's favorite running distance is a 5K.
Patricia Robak, Ricky Capsuto and family like to run on quiet roads or trails early in the morning. They would like to learn more
and run with others. (There are many opportunities with Taconic!!)
Brian Roberts runs in FDR Park in the evenings and he thinks his current running goal is to enter a 5K race. Brian enjoys the fresh
air, sweating and the challenge.
Jeannie Salan runs in the Westchester Medical Center area in the afternoons. She would like to run a 7:30 mile. Jeannie runs for the
feeling of well-being and thinking clearly.
Sherri Schultz enjoys running in beautiful, non-humid, long, dirt/grass trails and preferably around a body of water. Sherri runs in the
afternoon or evening.
Kathleen Storrs would like to nd a running partner in the Rye area. She prefers to run in a at open space with no trafc.
Kat hl een' s f avori t e race i s t he Fai rel d Hal f .
Craig Thayer's favorite race is the Disney Marathon. (Many Taconic's go down there ever year for that race). He runs for the
solitude and health benets and hopes to get back into marathon shape. Craig likes to train on trails in the mornings.
Barbara Vasil runs in the evenings at FDR Park. She is currently running 3 miles, but would like to increase it to 6. Barbara runs to
give herself time to think and get a perspective on life.
"The starting line of the NYC Marathon is kind of like a giant time bomb behind you, about
to go off.. .It is the most spectacular start in the sport."
-Bill Rodgers
''Protestants, Jews, Muslims, Buddhists, and Confucians, laughed cheered, and suffered
during the greatest folk festival the world has ever seen."
-Chris Brasher, 1956 Steeplechase Champion. Inspired by the 1979 NYC Marathon
Renewing Members
Howard Bashant family
Alan Berger
Ka r o l e Co l e b r o o k
Mark Cooperman
Henry Diaz
Ka r e n Do b l i n
Billy Drake
Tom Edgette
Tom Elliot, Susan Baker family
Frank Feehan family
Paul Fendl er
William Florence, Jr.
St eve Hoanzl
Ma r c Ho l z e r
Phil Karpinsky
Barbara Kingsboro, Robert Beringer family
Laurel Logan
J i m Mc Go v e r n
Fr a n k Me s s ma n
Joseph Middleton family
Sc ot t Mos ent hal
Ad e l a i d e Na r d o n e
J ohn Ni c ol ai s
Michael O^Shaughnessy
Da v i d O' To o l e
Joseph Perez family
To m Pi a z z a
Susan Poet
Ros s Pov enmi r e
John Rafferty
J o n a t h o n Re a d
Wi l l i a m Po s t
Ca r l Sc h i a v o
Phi l Smi t h
Mi c h a e l To r r e s
A l Vi c t o r
James Whalen family
Ch r i s Wi n c h e l l
Gary and Meg Wronker
Marty DiCola began running in 1990. His favorite race is the Rockland half-marathon. Marty enjoys running trails early in the
morning.
Ned Fallon's favorite race is the Bar Harbor half marathon. He likes to run in Goose Pond Mt. State Park and Black Rock Forest.
Ned's goal is to run one more marathon.
Ed Giglio likes to workout on the track. He would like to be able to run 12 - 15 miles a week. Ed's favorite race is Teatown and his
favorite distance is the Putnam Classic 8M.
Mike Gosset enjoys running on the roads and in Rockefeller State Park in the morning. Mike's goal is to stay in shape for "the kids".
John Holland has possibly retired from running due to injuries (could it be the age??) and has bought a "serious bike" for cross
training. His favorite race is the Chilmark 5K. John is the Founder/Director of the Green Mountain Running Camp in Vermont.
Louis Jerome trains on the North County Trailway in the afternoons. His favorite races are the Freezer 5's. (It's still too warm to talk
about those!) Louis runs to stay in shape and for overall stress relief.
Pradeep Kapadia runs in the early evening around the Croton Reservoir. Pradeep likes running the Marine Corps Marathon and
would like to run a sub-4 hour NYC Marathon.
Bill Kress' favorite race is Mudders and Grunters and 7 Hills. Bill likes to train at Rockefeller State Park in the evenings.
Jim Jackman started running in 1986. He runs at the Pumphouse and FDR Park... Jim would like to nally beat some of the "old
guys in races".
Jonathan Jungman runs in the Croton area in the evenings. His favorite race is the Cold Spring and his favorite race distance is a
lOK. Jonathan runs for the feeling of accomplishment it brings.
Michael LaScala's favorite race is the Putnam County Classic and his favorite race distance is 8 to 13 miles. Michael runs on the road
and trails after work. He would like to run a 1/2 marathon and possibly a marathon.
David Levy likes to run anywhere quiet in the late afternoons (good luck!). David would like to complete a biathlon or triathlon
(Taconic has a Biathlon in August of every year and there are quite a few members that do tri's and bi's).
John O'Connor can be seen running in FDR park in the early evenings. John would like to run a sub 16:30 5K, a sub 4:20 mile and a
sub 1:56 800M. (You should consider applying for Taconic's Scholarship next year, if it's your senior year!)
John Orr enjoys doing biathlons. He has a variety of favorite race distances and would like to run a variety of different distances and
e v e n t s .
Howard and Susan Solow and family like to run/walk in FDR Park. His favorite race is the NYC Marathon, which is also his favorite
race distance. Howard would like to qualify for Boston again!
The Patrick Tobin family/team train the entire year for the Couples Challenge. Their favorite race is the Midnight Run on New
Year ' s Eve i n NYC.
5
It Was A Beautiful Day
By Jim Whelan
On a picture perfect October clay, Taconic Road Runners
once again volunteered a large portion of their day to perform a
community service by attending the parking at the Teatown Fair
for the Teatown Lake Reservation in Ossining on October 4,
1997.
The event earned over $15,000.00 for Teatown, and
TRRCs support was critical and much appreciated.
The volunteers, including Pierce Brennan, Bob Davis,
Kathleen D'Ottavio, Joe Jeracci, Vinny Juliano, Stephanie
Langtry, Jack Magrone, Ed McLaughlin, Gretta Olsson, Barbara
Vasil, and Jim and Mary Whalen, were treated to a dinner for
volunteers consisting of venison, ham. salmon, lasagna, shrimp
and beer and wine! (Be sure to join us next year.)
Looking ahead to Spring...
The 1998 North County News will feature many
changes including a new at 5K course for runners and walkers.
Prize money for open (top 3), masters (top 3), and age graded
(top 1) winners, plus sweatshirts for age group winners will be
featured. Rafe prizes will include airline tickets for two, a
bicycle and a $500 cash prize. These changes will hopefully
induce a tremendous increase in participation over the 103 and
115 nishers of the last two years. The North County News
continues to be the title sponsor, making the largest nancial
contribution to our club for the last 21 years. This year, we add
the sponsorship of The Daily Bagel, our favorite bagel store.
(There is no competition.) The Peekskill Daily Bagel will be
moving to the site of Trios next door in early 1998, giving it
more room for indoor seating. The North County News has
created a special $25 per year subscription fee for TRRC
members. We should help our sponsors as they help us!
Look for the coupon in this issue of Taconic Running Life.
A Note About Age Grading:
By Greg Diamond, a.k.a Gyro Bookworm
Recently, age grading of races has become very popular.
Since age has such a predictable (albeit, unfortunate) effect on
performance, statistics have been compiled by the World
Association of Veteran Athletes (WAV,^) to compare runners of
different ages. Age Graded Time gives the time a runner would
have run during peak years, between 20 and the mid-30's. Age
Graded Percent compares the runner's performance in the race to
the world best performance at that age and sex. These percent
ages can be categorized as follows:
100% =Appr ox i mat e wor l d r ec or d
O v e r 9 0 % = Wo r l d C l a s s
O v e r 8 0 % ^ N a t i o n a l C l a . s s
Over 70% =Regi onal Cl ass
O v e r 6 0 % = L o c a l C l a s s
Age Graded Place reorders the results by the age adjusted times.
We will age grade many of the TRRC races next year.
Hopefully, those of us over 35 and under 20 will feel more
competitive with those in their prime and happily unaffected by
the inevitable aging curse. Look at the Teatown results in this
issue for an example of age grading.
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6
Ve r b a No n Fa c t a
Two Beer s Or Not Two Beer s
As soon as it hit the
drawing board, the powers that be
knew there were some important
deci si ons to be made. It was
always that way with the logistics
and planning for any new event,
but there was a special twist to
this one. The race was the
Masters' Challenge, intended to encourage Westchester,
Woifpil, and Mid Hudson to join Taconic on a Wednesday
evening in mid-August.
As innovators of this intended ve miler. TRRC
naturally proclaimed themselves host for the inaugural run.
After deciding on the distance. Dan Caffrey's crew tackled the
awards. No problem: no awards. This was truly facta non
verba, for the overall winner and winning team would merely
use their prowess to display supremacy. Cross country
scoring rules would apply, with the rst ve runners from
each club combining their respective placings and the lowest
tally determining the team championship. First runner over
the nish, to be the eetest of feet.
Underneath all the masterminding lay the most
moment ous r esol ut i on: how much beer t o or der ? The mi d
week crew by themselves was usually good for a couple of
cases. (Keeping in mind, of course, that these were the days
when a certain Englishman wasn't around.) Westchester was
never really that prominent at post-race shenanigans, only a
couple of the Mid Hudson gang were rated to be imbibers, and
though John Dugdale could belly up as well as he could run.
the remainder of the Connecticut crowd was somewhat of a
myst er y.
Consensus was a quarter keg was probably on the
light side, and heaven forbid that be the case, you should
excuse both puns. A half keg was the executive decision.
Cutting to the quick. The Orange county group gave
us a real body swerve: no one showed; Wolfpit came with a
minimum ve runners; and Mike Barnow's squad drank like
they had to show for work the next morning. They should
have been able to revel since they beat TRRC by a point (I did
mention this was in the days before a certain Englishman was
on the scene?). The home team, plus John D. and his four
By Sandy MacTavish
teammates were left to consume half a keg of the foamy ale.
While they did manage to reduce the level of the sumptuous
suds, it was quite apparent the vessel had not reached its
nadir when the evening's festivities drew nigh. No problem.
Dan Kehoe assured all he could keep it iced for weekend
consumption, and all applauded his delightfully acceptable
resolution. The last item to be packed onto Dan Caffrey's
mini pick-up was the keg, still inside the iced tub, and the tap
s t i l l i n t a c t .
Like a Hollywood ending, the two Dans climbed
into the van and drove off into the night.
But hold on to that fade out. Mr. De Mille, se have
an epilogue:
Wi t h bot h wi ndows rol l ed down and t hei r arms
leaning out their respective windows, the two occupants
contentedly discussed what had been another well organized
episode. Suddenly. Dan C. spotted an impending ordeal: the
local constabulary bearing down, lights a-ashing. Discon
certingly, the pick-up pulled over to the side. Messrs.
Caffrey and Kehoe exchanged deep breaths and exasperated
l ooks.
But the law enforcement agency did not pull up
behind them. Instead, the car drew alongside and the
policeman, with his passenger window rolled down, stopped
just long enough to let D.C. know he had a problem: "The
handle of the tap on your keg has opened. You're losing
your beer all over Route 6."
Apparently he thought they hadjust picked up the
keg.
Thanking him profusely, the prez nipped out and
promptly corrected the situation. A tip of the hat and an
appreciative smile followed. Quickly the Caffrey man
recl ai med hi s seat behi nd the wheel . Both vehi cl es then went
on their way. The luck of the Irish had struck again.
Well, not quite. The amount of Bertoiine's
Budweiser strewn all over the highway was sufcient enough
to abandon plans for continued icing. Ouch!
But, as the man said, "Two beers, or not two beers?
That is the question." There was no doubt as to the answer in
this case.
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Hastings Turkey Trot Hastings
914- 478- 2380
16 Sun 2 0 K Af t er t he Leaves Have Fal l en New Pal t z
914- 626- 3172
16 Sun 10: 00a. m. 5 K RRCA Age Group XC Champ Van Cor t l andt Pk 212- 860- 4455
16 Sun 9: 00a. m. 5 M Beachf r ont Bushwhack
Greenwhich, CT
203- 661- 0142
22 Sat 9: 00a. m. l O K
Nyack Hospital Nyack
914- 353- 3333
23 Sun 5 K Town of Ramapo 5K
Monsey
9 1 4 - 3 5 7 - 6 1 0 0
23 Sun 10: 00a. m. 5 M Mamaroneck Turkey Trot Ma ma r o n e c k 9 1 4 - 7 7 7 - 7 7 8 4
27 Thr 8: 30Aa. m. 5 M 5 Mile Turkey Trot Rockl and Lake
9 1 4 - 4 2 9 - 4 4 7 7
27 Thr 10: 00a. m. 5 M Stuffed Turkey Run SUNY Pur chase 9 1 4 - 6 8 2 - 0 6 3 7
28 Fr i 2 M
Kingston 2M Twosome Kingston
9 1 4 - 6 5 8 - 9 6 0 4
29 Sat No o n 3 M Rockl and Al umni Bear Mt n Bear Mount ai n 914- 620- 9343
29 Sat 5 K
Turkey Trot Around the Ponds
Mo n r o e
9 1 4 - 7 8 2 - 7 8 6 9
30 Sun 11: 00a. m.
l O K
New Cast l e l OK
Chappaqua
9 1 4 - 2 3 8 - 3 9 0 9
De c e mb e r
P a t e
6 Sat
6 Sat
7 Sun
7 Sun
T i m e
9: 30a. m.
10: 00a. m.
9: 00a. m.
9: 00a. m.
14 Sun 9: 30a. m.
Ra c e
Jingle Bell Jog
S TA C X C
Lions Journey For Sight
Reindeer Romp
Ji ni i l e Bel l Jot i
Locat i on
Trumbul l , CT
Sparkill
Greenwich, CT
Seaside Heights, NJ
Greenwich, Ct
Te l . C o n t a c t
203- 381- 9475
914- 359- 9500
203- 661- 0142
908- 295- 1765
203- 661- 0142
Check the TRRC homepage on the Internet for updates and additions:
Ongoing Workouts With TRRC...
Saturday mornings:
! At the Pump House
! 7:30 a.m. prompt start
! Water and usually Gatorade placed on the course
! Distances vary from 4 to 20+ miles at lots of paces
Monday through Friday
! Runs at FDR Park starting from the truck entrance 'A M east of the Taconic Parkway on Route 202 (November - May)
(Call a board member for more specics, or just show up)
Never underestimate the power of a T-shirt..
"Mp most distinct memory is a visit from some gang members who were upset the race might
invade their turf I gave them some T-shirts, caps, and jackets to befriend them. The day of
the race there were no spectators at one point, but from afar I could see a line of matching
outts: it was the gang members, proudly lining the streets of their turf wearing the gear I
had given them.
-Fred Lebow on the 1976 Marathon, New York Running News
8
1997 Columbus Day Races for Children
By Scott Abercrombie
Photos by Joanna Nash
This year, 451 children participated in our Columbus Day
races for children. Each year, we start with the rst grade
boys, dividing them up into three heats of about 20 kids each.
Every race is mile, and each heal is scored as a separate
race. Every child receives a ribbon. The rst 1/3 in every
heat receive medals, and the rst three nishers score points
for their elementary school toward the team trophies. After
the rst grade boys race, the rst grade girls take off. and then
the 2'"^ graders, and so on through grade six. Funding for all
the awards is provided by the Peekskill/Cortlandi running
fund. Proceeds from the Jan Peek race go into this fund to
support local running programs. The $2 entry fee per child
raised this year will be donated to the Peekskill Volunteer
Ambulance Corps and the Matthew Moore Fund.
The rst place elementary school was Van Cortland,
coached by Jim Martin's brother John. It's the physical
education teachers at the schools that encourage the kids to
participate. On race day. they are all out there supporting the
children. Second place school was Thomas Jefferson, and the
third was Lincoln Titus. Toni Tanzi of Mahopac took a spill
in the rst heat of the 6''' graders. Undeterred, he ran again
and won the third heat in 75 seconds. These are not boring
races to watch. They are run in rapid succession. The kids are
excited. The 1,000 or more spectators are excited, and these
little people run some great races.
Co race director John Hallinan took charge on race day,
and started each of the almost 40 heats. I was away and
missed the event. As usual, a large number of Taconics
volunteered. This is particularly appreciated since I was able
to go on vacation knowing that everything would be taken
care of by a team of really great people.
The st ands were l l ed f or t he chi l dren' s rt i ces. Taconi cs Vi ct ori a
N E W ! N E W ! N E W ! N E W ! N E W ! N E W ! N E W !
ME MB E R S ; P R E - R E GI S T E R F OR 1 9 9 8 A N D S AV E ! ! !
Ta c o n i c R o a d R u n n e r C l u b
Members 1998 Race Pre-registration
m i l
Koi O f dj dni n et ui Of t ut nc A
Register now for all TRRC 1998 races
a n d
be ready for a great year of running!
Use this form to register and save!
$50.00 gets you NINE RACES and all the fun that goes with them. Races include...
Freezer 5 (5 K and 5 mile) St. Patrick's Day (lOK and 2 mile )
Mu d d e r s & Gr u n t e r s * No r t h Co u n t y Ne ws 5 K
Doubl e Ar ch Tr ai l Race * Put nam Count y Cl assi c
Te a To wn Tr a i l Ru n *
* These three races are part of the Taconic Road Runners Cross Country Series.
Cost for all nine races is $50. (Amount is non-refundable.)
This represents a discount of $6.00 over the individual pre-registration amounts plus savings in postage.
You must be a member of TRRC to qualify for this special 1998 annual race pre-registration. (See membership
form on the back page of the newsletter.)
A savings of $30 over race day registration will be realized.
An optional T-shirt is available for the Freezer Fives for an additional $12.00.
Submit the attached waiver and $50.00 and SAVE! . . .and enjoy the races!!!
TRRC Members-1998 Annual Race Pre-registration
I know ihai running a road race Is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter and run unless 1 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 oi
your accepting my entiy. 1. for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release the Taconic Road Runners Club. FDR Park. North
County News. Yorktown Community Cultural Center, town of Yorktown. Town of Mahopac. Mahopac .schools. Tcatown Lake Reservation and all
sponsors, their representatives and successors from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in the.se events even though
that liability may arise out of negligence or carele.ssness on the part of the persons named in this waiver. 1 grant pcrmi.ssion to all ol the foregoing to
use any photographs, motions 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 1 will abide by this guideline.
T R R C m e m b e r n o N a m e :
D a t e o f B i r t h / / A g e r a c e d a y S e x : M F
A d d r e s s C i t y S t a t e Z i p
Signature(parent, if runner is under 18)
Make check payable to TRRC. Send to TRRC, PO BOX 711, Shrub Oak, NY 10588
Speci f y shi rt si ze M L XL
M o n e y e n c l o s e d : N i n e 1 9 9 8 R a c e s $ 5 0 . 0 0
Optional Freezer Fives Tee Shirt ($ 12)
To t a l
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l a c o n i c Ro a d Ru n n e r s Cl u b
Couples Relay
Sunday, Dec. 7, 1997 - 11 A.M.
Blue Mountain Park, Peeksklli, NY
(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
Course: Mi xture of di rt trai l s and roads
(also a bit of grass, possibly snow)
Pancake breakfast after the race!
Registration, breakfast, awards and hanging out are
inside snuggly lodge with roaring re.
Couples only!
(Couple = 1 male + 1 female)
Awards: Merchandise to top couple in each age group (combined ages of each runner)
Plus award to "Middle of the Pack" couple
Race director: Steve Calldonna - (914) 278-6036
Couples Relay Rejjistration
Ci r c l e a g e g r o u p : u n d e r 4 0 4 0 - 5 9 6 0 - 7 9 8 0 - 9 9 1 0 0 - 11 9 o v e r 1 2 0
Age:
Ai zc:
Name;
Na me :
Cheeks payable and mailed to Taconic Road Runners Club, P.O. Box 711, Shrub Oak, NY 10588.
1 know iliat running a road/cross-country race is a potenliaily hazardous activity. I should not enter and run unless I am medical!)
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 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. I. for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf,
waive and release the laconic Road Runners Club, Blue Mountain Reservation and all sponsors, their representatives and succes
sors Irom all claims or liabilities of any kind ai'ising out of my panicipation in this event even though that liability may arise out of
negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons named in this waiver. 1 grant permission to all of the foregoing to use an>'
photographs, motions pictures, recordings, or any other record of this event for any legitimate purpose.
Si en:
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Da t e :
D a t e :
Parent or guardian if participant under the age of 18:
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3rd Annual Tree Trimming Party
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club meeting, fun, dancing, music
Bring Appetizer, Entree or Dessert to feed 8-10 people
Beer, Wine & Soda will be provided by TRRC
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Call Lee Saroken: (914) 244-8544
or TRRC Hotline (914) 923-4665
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2 0 t h A n n u a l B i a t h l o n
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To all of you who weren't there, you missed a great
event. With the help of Fred Reger and Bill Foley, the TRRC
saw an increase in participation, up some twenty multi-sport
athletes from last year to a recent record of 85 nishers. The
nish line was moved back a few yards at the suggestion of
Fred and Bi l l , bot h vet eran t ri at hl et es. I t el i mi nat ed some
confusion from prior years and improved the quality of the
nish. Thanks guys.
John Albanese continued his winning streak with a
substantial lead over Lincoln Taylor, but it was not a sure
thing. John had plenty of close completion, hitting the water
rst, but over the half-mile swim, he showed his all around
tness. Lauren Losicco, the rst place female, did a standout
job, nishing 50th overall. As has happened over the years,
we had a true long-distance entrant, this time from -- via
Worthington, MA ~ in the person of Alex Holdridge. Fred
Reger deserves the credit for that as well. As I understand it,
Alex's family heard about the Biathlon via the internet. Alex
nished rst in his age group (14 and under) and 7th overall.
Based on what 1 saw, everyone had a good time, and
indications are that a number of rst timers plan to come back
next year.
The Taconic Biathlon is, to my understanding,
unique in at least a couple of ways; 1. It is not a running and
biking event, and 2. It starts with a run and nishes with a
swim. It appears this uniqueness attracts a dedicated few
athletes. I'm not sure why, but I have the feeling it is because
it is more demanding in certain ways than other multi-sport
events. If that's the case, then it's probably safe to say we
have an elite event. For those of you who have never been to
the Taconic's Biathlon, make an effort next year. You'll
experience something unusual and great, even better if you
can volunteer. You'll never forget the experience. Just ask
some of the volunteers from previous years.
Putting on the biathlon probably requires a greater
commitment of volunteers than any other TRRC event - a
minimum of 24. This year was more challenging to me than
the prior years because I could not be at club meetings and
haven't been able to participate in Saturday morning runs at
the pump house. Luckily for me, last Fall, Bill Foley offered
to help by becoming the co-director. He did a super job and I
owe him a sincere "Thank You". As a matter of fact, TRRC
owes him a thank you. Without his help in rounding up
volunteers, and his advice, the event would not have taken
place. With that thought in mind, I also want to thank all of
you who volunteered to get up early on a Sunday and spend
the morning working the event.
Westchester Summer Twilight Track & Field Series Updates
T R R C R e s u l t s
Editor's note: The following list is an update of the results published in the September issue of Taconic Running Life. James Hagar
and Ken Martin completed events on the last night. Their .scores are reected here, but were not available for the last issue.
4 0 0 m
7/ 8/ 97
8 0 0 m
7/ 15/ 97
Mi ke Bi l l man
62. 7 4 4 0
Mike Carney 69. 8 2 9 0 2: 44. 6 3 1 0
To m Ch u r c h 2: 17. 7 6 0 0
Greg Diamond
58. 6 545 2: 07. 7 660
Bill Foley 58. 2 5 6 0
2: 17. 0 550
David Goldberg 62. 5 4 5 0 2: 20. 6 520
James Hagar 73. 5 4 2 0 2: 35. 7 380
Justin Kelley
59.1 5 3 0
Ken Mar t i n 61. 4
4 7 0 2: 26. 0 4 6 0
Susan Met z 68. 7 310
2: 35. 6 380
Doug Miller
56. 3 610 2: 04. 6 700
Ken Pf af f
2: 15. 7 570
Ji m Whal en
Nat han Tr eadwel l 68. 3 320
Bi l l Kr ess
Fred Reger
62. 3 4 5 0
Bob Pert ak 64. 4 4 0 0
Roy Arneson
Pete Ri vera
Phi l Ri chi e
Dan Ar mni c k
Joe Benavenga
1 6 0 0 m
l a i m
6: 24 290
4: 43 690
5: 21 510
5: 46 420
5: 15 540
5: 54 390
4: 53 640
5: 00 610
5: 41 430
6: 02 370
100m
7/ 29/ 97
14. 4 300
13. 6 390
15. 6 170
14. 0 340
16. 2 120
13. 2 440
15. 3 200
14. 2 320
13. 1 460
14. 0 340
2 0 0 m
7/ 29/ 97
28. 4 370
27. 9 400
32. 6 170
28. 2 380
31. 7 210
26. 8 470
31. 9 200
29. 2 330
5 0 0 0 m
8/ 5/ 97
16: 20 700
17: 51 580
2 0 : 1 0 4 3 0
18: 58 500
2 0 : 2 6 4 1 0
16: 58 650
2 1 : 4 1 3 4 0
15: 55 740
19: 21 480
20: 54 390
Teat own Cr os s Count r y Res ul t s
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1 1 R i c h R o b e r l s . 2 4 r : i o
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2 2 A l o n s o R c i i d o n . 2 5 17 3.- r 5 ;
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3 3 Rich Joscph.34 IS 1(1 I S 10
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4 4 DougMi l l cr. 37 I S 3 7 I S . I S 7 0 . 9
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5 T i m R o b i n M m . 3 4 19 HI 1 9 : 1 0 0 7 , 7
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6 Ken Mar t i n. 34
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7 7 T i m K i c k s . 4 6 19 39 I S 00 7 1 . 7 3
X 8 l)ougThucneii.l7 2 0 ( i ( i 19 3,; 0 5 . 8 12
q 9 J a c k B r c n n i i n . 4 X 2 0 : i l S I S 1( . 7 1 . 0 5
10 10 Greg Mo(>iic\.36
2 0 : . H 20 18 0 3 . 9 r
11 1 1 A l D u m o i U . 4 1
2 0 : 5 2 1 9 - 5 0 05. 1 15
12 1 2 Ri c h P c r v k a s z . 4 1
20: 5. ^ 19 59 6 4 . 9 16
13 13 Rob Ti l l ol son. l 4
2 1 : 0 1 19 44 6 5 . 2 14
14 1 4 H o w a r d B a s h a n t . 5 2 2 1 : 0 3 1 8 : 3 0
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15 15 Joseph Jeraci.30 21 19 2 ! 1 9
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16 16 Bri an Lacc\vel l .33 21: . 53 2 1 - 5 3 59. 3 2 5
17 17 Robert \Val tcrs.27
21: . 59 2 1 50 59 0 2 o
18 18 Pete Rivera.47
2 2 . 1 2 20 18 6 3 . 9 18
1 9 1 9 F r a n c i s c o ( i u / ma n . 1 6 22- 1. 5 21 29
5 9 . 9 2-1
2 0 I S u s a n MCI 1 / . 3 5 22 14 22 02 65, 3
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21 2 Rachel Hunter. 17
22: . 54 22 32 63. 5 19
2 2 20 Tom O' Conncl l . 46
2 3 : 0 0 2 1 - 11 61 2
2 3 2 1 N e s t o r P o r \ t k o . 3 7
23 .51 2 3 0 " 50 1 31
2 4 22 John Fl ynn. 3l 23 5. ;
2 5 5 5 55 1 3 "
2 5
23 Matthew 1 lyland.27 2.V.5(> 2. 5 50 5 5 . 0
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55 2 3(1
2 8 2 5 B r i a n R o b e r t s . 3 7 2 4 - 1 5 2 4 - 1 0
53. 3 4 1
2 9 2 6 B r e n t P c t c r s o n . 4 5 2 4 : 5 8 2 3 1 0 5 6 . 0 3 3
3 0
4 Re b e c c a Hu n t e r . 1 5 2 5 : 0 2 23 1 1 6 1 . 7 21
31 27 Joseph Bailc\.45
2 5 : 0 5 2 3 1 " 5 5 . 7 3 4
3 2 28 Mike Caniey,42
2 5 : 1 3 2 3 ' 5 5 5 4 . 2 3 9
3 3 2 9 B i l l K r e s v . 3 6 2 5 P 25- 01
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3 7 3 2 I Ta i i k M i n c i e l i . 4 4 2 5 : 4 2 24 (12 5-1.0 4 0
3 8 6 Dana Mi i chcl l . 9
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5 4 1 0 Ma r t a S h e Ne h i k . 2 7
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5 9 4 8 A n d r e w S t e r n . 4 2 . 30: 21
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The 5K Cross Country Race At Teatown
By Bcott Ahercrombie
Although most runners train and race exclusively on
roads, there are a few who will use interval training on the
track to become more competitive. The smallest group,
however, are those who run on the trails. We invest so much
time in our running, and yet miss so much of nature's beauty
by not training off road. When roads are built, the inclines are
bulldozed Hat, and curves in the terrain are removed. Hard
pavement is no substitute for the constant tipping and
downing, turns and curves, vegetation, streams, animal life
and lack of motorized vehicles experienced when running in
the woods. Start out carefully and watch your footing. After a
month or so, your stride will automatically adjust to uneven
surfaces, roots, rocks and ruts. As a trail runner, you are no
more apt to attract ticks than your contemporaries playing in
trafc. They must occasionally veer into the tall, tick-laden
grasses on the side of the road to avoid some maniac speeding
by. Snakes and wild bear, well that's another story.
For a race in our area, the Teatown 5K is essentially a
at course. The lack of elevation is offset, however, by
numerous roots, rocks, logs and narrow trails. It's an excellent
location for cross country racing. The weather was perfect.
No one got lost. The food was good. Beer is always good,
and the awards were plentiful and of high quality. The only
problem, (and this was a big one), was the lack of
participation: 69 Finishers. Ouch! Please, as you review the
race results, imagine how great it would be next year to see
your own name listed on the Teatown 5K race results. This
race is much too good to let slip by.
We especially want to thank our sponsors. This is,
after all, a fund raiser for Teatown. Club Fit signed up early
on, and was particularly generous. 1 was a slug. I wasted my
entire summer hanging out at work, and did not seek out
additional sponsorship until a week before the race - too late
to get either your name or logo on the yer and t-shirt. So I
went to, and received sponsorship from, a few places where I
have been a good customer. There was Yorktown beer and
soda, which blessedly always maintains a large supply of
McEwan's Scotch ale. and Salerno Chrysler, Dodge,
Plymouth Inc. from whom I have purchased several cars
through the years because they really have been good people
to do business with. Thank you sponsors. Taconic really
appreciates your support!
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other Races, Other Places
9/ 28 Mei sl er Run(s)
Pete and Peg Meisler once again hosted
t hei r annual r un/ eat bi at hl on. About 13 Taconi cs
showed up early and ran 8, or 13, or 20 miles
through the beautiful, mountainous Cold Spring
vicinity. Pete does a great job of marking
the course, complete with perfect maps.
Peg oversees the second half of the
event... the eating. MANY more Taconics
showed up for this part of the day. Food was
plentiful and varied, surpassed in pleasure only by
the friendship that was shared.
9/28 Philadelphia Half-Marathon
Reports are that this is a great event, with a
hotel available at the start/nish, a delicious pasta
party and a great course. Although they were too
modest to share the results of their run, reported
TRRC ent r ant s i ncl uded:
Ri c hi e Adams k i Gr eg Di amond
Ca r o l Ha n s o n E d Mc L a u g h l i n
L e e S a r o k e n N a n c y Yo u n g
1 0 / 5 R o c k l a n d Y- A t h l o n
5K Run, 20K Bike, 5K Run
N i c k J u b o k 1 : 1 9 : 2 2
1 0 / 1 2 R u n Wi t h C o l o r s l O K
Beckct , Mass.
N i c k J u b o k 4 3 : 2 9 ( 2 n d 4 0 - 4 9 )
10/12 Norway Run 3.3M (5.3K)
Cent r al Par k, NYC
John Cunningham 16:52 (1 st 30-39)
PhilRichey^ 16:49 (1st 40-44)
B o b E d m o n d s 2 0 : 5 3 ( 2 n d 5 5 - 5 9 )
P i e r c e B r e n n a n 2 6 : 3 5 ( 3 r d 7 0 - 7 4 )
L e e S a r o k e n 2 3 : 2 9
N a n c y Yo u n g 2 4 : 0 8
K a t e G l y n n 2 4 : 2 8
C a r o l H a n s o n 2 4 : 5 5
Team Scor es:
Me n
1 . N e w Yo r k H a r r i e r s 5 2
2 . Ta c o n i c R o a d R u n n e r s 9 3
3 . We s t S i d e R u n n e r s 1 0 7
Women' s Runni ng
By Debra Kemiey
1 can't believe another year of the New York
Road Runner's Grand Prix is almost over. There are only
two races left! The next race is a cross country on
November 16th at Van Cortlandt Park and the December
race is on the 7th and is a 10-miler. At the writing of this
article, the Women's Masters Team is in 3rd place, and
the Women's Veterans Team is in 1st place.
The September race was the Staten Island Half-
Marathon. It was held on a very cool and windy Septem
ber 21 St. It was the rst time that I had ever run the
Staten Island Half, and 1 liked the course quite well..
.except for the last mile which was uphill and run directly
into a gusty wind. It required a good deal of grit! The
women running this race were Debra Kenney 1:36:23,
Lee Saroken 1:40:55, Melanie Benvenue 1:4I :48, Carol
Hanson 1:42:51, Carolyn Subin 1:52:25, and Adrienne
Thompson 1:54:12.
The October race was the Norway Run, a 3.3
mile race (1 thought it was a 5K?!) The women who ran
this race were Lee Saroken 23:29, Nancy Young 24:08,
Kate Glynn 24:28, and Crol Hanson 24:55. Great perfor
ma n c e s !
If you are interested in running the November 16
and/or December 7th races, gave me a call at 245-9629,
or send me an e-mail at:
aberken(@ix.netcom.com
I t ' s Mar at hon Season
Taconics are running marathons all over the place.
Some have already completed their Fall goals, with nishes at
Dutchess and Dublin and Venice, to name a few! Others are
preparing for New York City, for Warwick, for Marine Corps,
and more.
Send us your stories! Tell us your experiences (and
your nish times). Give us your photos.
Thi s i s a CLUB newsl et t er. We want t o know about
the running experiences of fellow club members. Whether this
is your rst marathon or "Just" one of many, this marathon is a
special one. Please share it with us. Deadline for the January
newsletter is December 15. (Articles and photos sent earlier
would be greatly appreciated!)
1 0 / 1 2 P u t n a m H a l f - M a r a t h o n
Pat r i ck Col on
Mauricio Venegas
Chuck Cr eel
Doug Miller
Glenn McCarthy
Ed Di l l on
Barbara Bri t t an
Nancy Venegas
15:27 (2nd overall)
16:03 (3rd overall)
16:39 (1st 30-39)
18:34 (3rd 30-39)
23:04 (3rd 40-49)
30:13 (1st 50-59)
25:44 (2nd overall)
28:00 (3rd overall)
Chr i st i na Cul l en
Pr i sci l l a Zaf r u
M a r c O x m a n
B o b Da v i s
Katy D. Quinn
P u t n a m 5 K
Marika Sickinger
1:46:19 (2nd 20-29)
1:55:45 (3rd 40-49
1 : 5 9 : 2 3
D u t c h e s s C l a s s i c : F u n a n d P r i z e s
Taconic Road Riiniiei s uirncd out in good numbers, ready to run. at the 1997 Dutchess Classic. This is traditionally a great
party, and this year wa.s no exception. Mid Hudson put.s on a great event, and it is fun to just show up and run. . .and not worry about
the work and worry of piitiing on three race.s in one dn\ .
Taconics took rst and second overall in the marathon: Alonso Rendon took rst place honors with an amazing 2:34:18.
Mauricio Venegas nished second in 2:45:40. Nanc\ Venegas was second woman in the half-marathon, where Taconics cleaned up
in age group awards.
The 60+ men from TRRC swept their age group in the 5K. too. Great job Pierce Brennan, Rudi Einhorn and Joe Handelman.
And congratulations to Nanc> Young, tli'st in her age group.
An unof ci al l i st of Taconi c ni shers i s as f ol l ows:
M a r a t h o n :
Al onso Rendon
Mauricio Venegas
Bill Foley
Josh Kni ght
Hal f - Mar at hon
Fred Reger
Br ad Leach
Margie Katt
Joe Jeraci
Ti na Cul l en
G e r a l d R a d l a u e r
D a v i d P a c c h i a n a
Vinny Juliano
Car mci o Rol dan
Howi e Sol ow
Ri ck Sal emmo
S t e v e Ho a n z l
Greta Ol sson
Mike Carney
Ken Mar t i n
Katy Quinn
Owen McCr udden 2: 06: 0
2 : 3 4 : 1 8 R u d i E i n h o r n
2 : 4 5 : 4 0 P i e r c e B r e n n a n
3 : 0 3 : 3 7 J o e H a n d e l m a n
3 : 3 4 : 5 4 D a v e O ' To o l e
R i c h A d a m s k i
Jack Magrone
Steve Onion
1 : 2 9 : 5 9 N a n c y Yo u n g
1 : 3 8 : 3 9 P h i l R i c h e \
1:38:30 (tropin)
- > 0
1 : 4 3
1: 28: 31
1 : 5 3 : 1 3
1:38:49 (thanks. Marge)
DNF - injured
1 : 5 2
1: 47: 20
1: 24: 18
1 : 5 0
I St place 10 food
1:23:23 (I 7ili overall. 2nd age group)
2 : 0 6 : 0 1
2 2 : 1 8 I s t 6 0 + M
2 n d 6 0 + M
2 4 : 3 0
2 4 : 4 0
2 3 : 3 0
2 8 : 0 0
2 8 : 3 2
2 2 : 1 5
1 5 : 3 2
Brad Leach (42387-iop photo) runs
strong in the I '2 Marathon. (Jwen
McCrudden & Kai\ Qiiiiin (above)
ni sh 13. 1M wi t h smi l es, and
Greta Olsson moves at a good clip
through the hal f.
Rudi Einhorn. Pierce Brennan & Joe 1 landelman sweep the 60+ category in the 5K.
Photos by Steve Quinn
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T h e Me n ' s Ma s t e r s Te a m
By Scott Abercrombie
Our team competes in both the New York Road Runners
Club and the Metropolitan Athletic Congress Grand Prix Series.
There are 9 races in the MAC series and 12 in N.Y., with some
overlap between the two. The winning team in MAC receives
$600. Contrary to all predictions, the team has struggled this year.
Taconic's Lincoln Hall 5 Miler was a double points race in
the MAC series, and a Long Island team. Runners Edge, came up
and beat us in our own back yard.
Early on, the Staten Island team took the lead in the N.Y.
series. Many of the Taconic Masters were 40 in 1990 or before, so
by this year, we had lost the ability to eld a strong team in all of
the 18 or so events in which we compete. Even if you discount
injuries, the aging process, overtime, and all of life's disruptions,
it's not easy maintaining consistency year after year after year.
Good Masters teams come and go. We didn't go anywhere. We
hung in as best we could, and now we are back with a small lead in
both seri es.
Actually, 1997 has been a very good year for rebuilding
the team. Several runners turned 40 this year, a few 40 year olds
Joined our club, and some team members are running better now
than ever before.
The September 28th 50 mile 8 man Ocean To Sound Relay
on Long Island was the turning point for us. With Rick Ashby, Roy
Altman, Nick Caswell, Paul Fendler, Scott Mosenthal, Paul
Pacchianna, Joe Porcaro and Gary Steinel, we put together a very
strong team, with a lot of depth, for the Long Island race. They all
had great races, and Taconic was the rst Masters team in this
prestigious double points MAC event.
Then, on October 5th, Steve Calidonna, Rick Ashby, Ken
Paft, Justin Kelley, Joe Porcaro, Scott Abercrombie, Glen
McCarthy and Tom Maloney won the double points MAC 5K Cross
Country Championship at Van Court Park.
There are only a few team races left in 1997. Two Long
Island teams are within a few points of us in the MAC series, and in
the N.Y. series, the Staten Island club remains powerful, motivated
and very much aware of Just how close the team point totals are at
this time. 1 am optimistic, but neither grand prix has been won yet!
Wa n t o d i P h o t o s f o r
TRL Ne ws l e t t e r
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Taconi c Road Runner s Cl ub Pr esent s. . .
The 1998 Wi nt er Ser i es
" The Fr eez er Fi v es "
FDR State Park, Yorktown Heights, NY, Parking Lot #1
Ra c e # 1
Sunday, February 8, 1998
1 0 : 0 0 A. M.
Distance: 5K (approximately)
V
R a c e # 2
Sunday, February 22, 1998
1 0 : 0 0 A . M.
Distance: 5 Miles (approximately)
Entry Fee: $5.00 each race pre-register (Family maximum = $15/race)*
$4.00 each race TRRC pre-register*
$6.00 each race, race day registration
*Pre-reglstration closes January 30 (Race #1) and February 8 (Race #2).
Entry fees are non-refundable.
Special commemorative long sleeved tee-shirts: $12.00 (in addition to race entry fee).
Specify size If ordering tee-shirt. Pre-ordered shirts must be picked up at race. (No shipping.)
Age Group Awards Will Be Presented At Each Race
P o s t - Ra c e Re f r e s h me n t s
T R R C
Facta nan verba Race Directors: Gerry Radlauer (914) 764-9056 and Barbara Brittan (914) 747-7431
Directions from NYC: Taconic State Parkway North to FDR Park Exit. Parking Lot #1 = 1st lot on left
F r e e z e r F i v e s R e g i s t r a t i o n B i b N o .
R a c e e n t e r e d : P l e a s e c i r c l e : ^ ^ 1 U 2 Te e - s h i r t s ( $ i 2 ) M L X L
N a m e : S e x _ A g e o n r a c e d a y B i r t h d a t e : / /
Address:
S t r e e t C i t y S t a l 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 associ
ated 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 road, all sucii risks being known and appreciated by me. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts
and in consideration of your accepting my entry. I. for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release the Taconic
Road Runners Club. FDR Park and all sponsors, their representatives and successors from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising
out of my participation in this event even though that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons
named in this waiver. 1 grant permission to all of the foregoing to use any photographs, motion pictures, recordings, or any other
record of this event for any legitimate purpose.
S i g n a t u r e D a t e A m o u n t e n c l o s e d : R a c e # l
Race #2
P a r e n t ' s s i g n a t u r e i f u n d e r 1 8 y e a r s o f a g e D a t e Te e - s h i r t
Checks payable to TRRC. Send to TRRC. P.O. Box 711. Shrub Oak. NY 10588 Total: _
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Ta c o n i c L o s e s Fr i e n d
By Harry Neeson
As a result of injuries sustained in an
automobile accident, Bill McLoughlin, longtime
member, and a true runner in every respect of the
word, was lost to his family and friends early last
month. Bill, a Manhattan-born (1940) native,
was an avid runner before the boom came along
in the 80's, carrying his love for the sport straight
from his college days at Pace into the streets,
parks or tracks, whereveror whenever the time of
day or year allowed. Over 27 years. Bill never
lost his enthusiasm for the sport, nding enough
time to take in and complete two marathons. His
intensity for sport was not restricted to running,
though, as he was a major skier, and found time
for golf and tennis, too. And if those avocations
were not enough. Bill was a ne piano player and
had a great afnity for computers and their chal
lenges.
A graduate of Good Shepherd and Cardi
nal Hayes, Bill moved on to Pace College for his
B.A. and later earned his Masters at the same
institution, by which time the facility had ob
tained the university status by which it is known
today. Only recently, he had taken an option to
retire from Baruch College where he had served
as Pl acement Di rector.
Fred Kiachif, a friend with whom Bill
spent many hours on the golf course, described
him as "easy going and a good friend." And "One
who helped me a great deal with learning com
puter skills and accompaniment on the piano."
A ne family may, our good friend is
survived by his wife Kathleen, and their two
children, Jeanne and Gregory.
We shall miss him. The world is not a
better place without him.
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t oi onni nt wi or t ui uet
Sunday, March 22,1998 -10:00 A.M. Start (Check-in begins at 9:oo a m )
FDR Park, Yorktown Heights, NY, Parking Lot #1
Pr e - e n t r y ( - No Re f u n d s - ) : $ 6 . 0 0 TRRC Me mb e r t h e
$ 8 . 0 0 N o n - m e m b e r T
R a c e D a y : $ 1 0 . 0 0 C i
C o u r s e :
Age:
About Five Miles of Mud and Slop, Some Hills
Minimum 13 years old
A w a r d s : O v e r a l l 1 - 5 M & F
1 3 - 1 8 1 - 3 M & F 4 0 - 4 9 1 - 3 M & F
1 9 - 2 9 1 - 3 M & F 5 0 - 5 9 1 - 3 M & F
3 0 - 3 9 1 - 3 M & F 6 0 P l u s 1 - 3 M & F
Team Awards: The Mohansic Qeronimo Cup will be awarded to the rst place team.
For more information, see ofcials on race day.
Race Directors: Owen McCrudden: (914) 245-4830 and Steve Quinn (914) 628-0648
Refreshments will be provided.
Directions from NYC: laconic State Parkway North to FDR Park Exit. Parking Lot #1 = 1st lot on left.
Detach and return with check to TRRC, P.O. Box 711, Shrub Oak, NY 10588
Mudders & Grunters - March 22,1998
N a m e Te a m :
Address
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S e x : M a l e F e m a l e ; A g e o n r a c e d a y B i r t h d a t e : ^ Te l . N o .
I know that running a road race/cross country race is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter and run unless I am
medically able and properly trained. I agree to aide 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 partici
pants, 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 accept
ing my entry, I. for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release the Taconic Road Runners Club, the
City of Yorktown Heights and all sponsors, their representatives and successors from all claims or liabilities of any kind
arising out of my participation in this event even though that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part
of the persons named in this waiver. I grant permission to all of the foregoing to use any photographs, motion pictures,
recordings, or any other record of this event for any legitimate purpose.
Si gnat ur e Dat e Par ent ' s s i gnat ur e ( i f par t i c i pant <18 y ear s of age)
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Shi n Spl i nts
(Frescher's Leg")
By Louis E. Bisogni. D.C.. C.C.S.P.. Chiropracior
Shin Splints are dened as "pain and discomfort
in the leg from repetitive activity on hard surfaces, or due
to forcible, excessive use of the foot tlexors." Most
commonly, joggers and runners, aerobic and classical
dancers, basketball players and sprinters are affected.
The three most common causes are periostitis (inHamma-
tion) of the bone, stress fractures, and compartment
syndromes; many cases that do not fall into any of these
three categories fall into what arc called non-specic shin
splints, e.g., tendonitis, muscle strain, membrane stress
and chronic periostitis.
Contributing Factors To Exercise-induced Leg Pain
1. Poor Running Mechanics - this is the most common
cause. Leaning too hard while cornering will stress the
leg muscles. Similarly, running on the balls of the feet
(with no at foot phase) will cause muscle fatigue.
2. Inappropriate foot wear.
3. Pes Planus and Cavus - at feet or high arches may
strain the tibia. (Here orthotics may be necessary.)
4. Muscular Imbalance - studies show weakness in leg
muscle groups predispose one to shin splints.
5. Overweight - athletes that are as little as 10-15 pounds
overweight are more susceptible.
6. inadequate warm-up,
7. Uneven t er r ai n,
8. 1 lard, unyielding surfaces - a 150 pound individual
may have to dissipate I 10-120 TONS of force through
each leg when jogging as little distance as a mile.
9. Col d Weat her,
10. Nutrition - Studies show that 50% of runners with
shin splints were ingesting too little calcium.
RDA= 1200mg/day.
T R E A T M E N T
Rest - if severe, rest initially.
Phvsi cal Modal i t i es
-ice (at the beginning and end of a run may be
helpful)
-ultrasound to treat shin splints caused by a
muscular or tendon problem (Studies show
ultrasound increases the rate of bone healing.)
Modication of Training Surface and Activity
Stranpinu - some help may be afforded.
Orthosis - ("Orthotics") ("Shoe inserts")
Proper Footwear - Do not run with worn-out shoes!!!
Exer ci se
A comphmenutry consultation to all mcmhcrs of laconic
Road Runners Club will be given by Dr. Bisogni. who is a
Certied Chiropractic Sports Practitioner. Dr. Bisogni
practices in Soniers((9N) 277-2()0()) and White Plains
((914) 42S-0904). and treats several professional sports
gures.
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Taconic Volunteers Support the Battle
Against Breast and Ovarian Cancer
By Ri ch Adam.ski
On more than one occasion, ilic Taconic Road
Runners have been referred l o as "a bunch of beer dri nkers
with a running problem". And I'm proud to admit that 1
have done my share to help the club earn this reputation.
However, I'm even prouder to have been witness to the
"kinder and gentler" personality of the club which makes
TRRC a truly special and unique organization. Taking lime
out from its running and beer drinking activities, TRRC
arrived in force at FDR park (our home away from home) on
Sunday, October 5. to lend support to the third annual breast
and ovarian cancer SUPPORT-A-WALK, sponsored by
Support Connection, Inc., a Yorktown-based organization
that provides support to women with breast or ovariati
c a n c e r .
More than 1,000 participants walked to raise
awarenss of breast and ovarian cancer. Many walked in
memory of loved ones who lost their battle with these
dreaded diseases, while others walked in celebration of
survivors who prove that the battle can be won. The event,
which was a huge nancial success, raised over 570,000.
During the past year, the organization provided services to
over 550 women in the Westchester/Putnam community, free
of any charges. These services included support groups for
those battling the diseases, public education meetings, and
holistic healing programs, to name a few. Plans for
expanding services for the new year are already under way.
My heartfelt thanks go out to all my Taconic friends
who came out to support this important cause. 1 was
especially touched by the calls received in the week before
the walk from fellow club members asking how they could
help, while apologizing to me for not calling earlier. There
were a few people whom 1 must recognize in a special way.
T h e s e i n c l u d e
-Ed Mclaughlin for an extraordinary job as sound system
manager and DJ for the event. (Ed, you should have had
busi ness cards to di stri bute. Thi s coul d have been the start of
a new career!),
-Eileen Davis for coordinating the refreshments activities,
-Nancy Young and Joanna Nash for coordinating registration,
-Fred and Christine Reger for everything from ba.skets to
walkie talkies to generators,
-Steve Quinn for taking charge as "cominando off trafc
c ont r ol , " and
-Greg (Gyro) Diamond who actually sat down at the pool
parking lot to count all walkers passing him in order to obtain
an "ofcial" count of walker parcipation.
Special thanks go to our newsletter editor, Katy D. Quinn,
for the countless hours she spent again this year using her
creative talents to produce (he walk's 60 page Journal which
generated over SI 1,000 in revenues.
This year's walk was particular)' special for me
since it was the rst time 1 got to walk in it. I can't count the
number of times I've run the 5K course, but 1 can remember
many times saying to my regular running partners, Carol and
Nancy, "Wouldn't it be nice if we could just walk the course
today'.^" (Some, I know, have suggested there's no difference
between my walking and running speeds). As I nished the
walk, I remember seeing Nancy Young, Carol Hansen, and
Katy Quinn talking with each other, and remembered that
three years ago, their decision to run in the NYC Breast
Cancer Race for the Cure in memory of my wife Myra
planted the seeds for the creation of Support Connection. It's
interesting how the actions of just a few good people can
have such a profound affect on so many .
The presence of the Taconics helping others
reminded me of a quote from Malcolm Forbes:
"Any morial who seeks only his own
aggrandizeinenl ends up a spiritual bankrupt, no matter how
TRR^ Lends Hands & Feet to Support-A-Walk 1997
: i c l i i e . D e b b i e &
l i ke Adani ski ( i n
enter of photo at
ght) cut the ribbon
) S t a n t i i e 3 r d A n -
ual Suppor t - A-
v' al k,
)J Ed McLaughlin
repares niusiconthe
RKC sound system
.)r Club Fit's Syd
' C r ma n t o l e a d t h e
a n n - u p .
Ffom the beginning. laconics have been
aniong the "Friends of Myra." Debbie and
Dave Pacchiana (above right) were aniong the
many TRRC volunteers at this year's Support-
A-Wal k. where over 900 wal kers remem
bered loved ones who have died, and cel
ebrated survivors in the battle against breast
and ovarian cancer.
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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 Taconic Road Runners Club, and all sponsors, their representatives and successors from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of
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All Those Runs; Some Many Laughs; Has It Been That Long?
By Larry Lenahan
Some twenty years ago on fouilh of July 1977, while shing
out on Lake Mahopac. I noticed a lot of people running along
North Lake Blvd. Up until that time. I didn't know there were
things like road races, other than the Boston Marathon. I
guess I was the only runner in the US. and I was doing some
running at the time, who hadn't tuned in to the boom. About
eight months later, in February, 1978, I met Dan Caffrey at
Sycamore Park. (TRRC had something to do with the Winter
Carnival being held there.) After chatting with Dan and one
or two other members of the Club. I was invited to meet other
members on Wednesday night at Mohansic Park (now known
as F.D.R. Park). That encounter lead me to activities, events,
and challenges unimagined at that time.
Over the ne.\t nineteen years. I've had the pleasure of
running with some of the funniest, craziest and best people
you can imagine. On second thought, if you're a TRRC
member, you already know what our runners are like.
As a result of this chance sighting, and meeting Dan.
I've run in races from Arizona to Massachusetts; just run for
the fun of it in close to forty states; participated once in the
Taconic Biathlon (and nished almost dead last); several
Marathons in places like New York. Burlington. Washington,
D.C.. Albany and Troy; a couple of thiily K's and fteen K's;
plus numerous 5 and lOK's; Harry Neeson's infamous
handicap race; the Olympic Torch Run to Lake Placid; and
other memorable races - and had a ball at each.
In all but a few of these races, there was at least one
other TRRC member there to urge me on. Even in the early
period, when I was almost as slow as I am now, there was
always some Taconic there - whether it was a six. eight or
twelve miler in Mohansic in the person of Pete Corsino. Pete
Mei sl er, Owen McCrudden and others much better than I to
keep me company. There were early (5 a.m.) 10 and 12 mile
winter runs with Howie Bashant. who helped me train for a
marathon and set my PR. Runs with Dan Kehoe and Harry
where, after 10 miles or so. one or the other would truly surge
ahead just to razz the other guy, both laughing all the way.
Not to be forgotten, for those of you who really want to do a
long run -- 20 miles -" in preparation for a marathon, there
were those grueling Sedgwick Club runs from Dan's house. If
you want to know what they were like, ask Pete, Owen or
Harry.
In recent years, I've had the pleasure of running
around Boyd's Reservoir with Katy and Steve Quinn, and
when possible, at the pump house. I don't how many miles
I've run. and 1 no longer keep a log, but I can tell you it's a
lot, (one year every day).
Had I not witnessed that Fourth of July Race and met
Dan Caffrey, I probably would have continued to run. but
certainly not have had the pleasure of going so many miles
with such great people. I want thank all those who have ever
run with me. You, no doubt, contributed to my being alive
today. Twenty years is a long time, but like anything else,
when you're having fun, the time ies and worries fade away.
I don't know how to wrap this up, so; "When you are down,
call a Taconic and get them to run with you. It's a great pick
me up."
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