T A C O N I CR U N N I N G L I F E

September 1996

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Brown, Concalves & Mitzi Finish 1,2,3 On July 4Nearly 300 mimers lined up atMahpac High School for the annual

f^mnning of the Putnam Countyt Classic. They were gi-eated by abeautiful 70 degi'ee day, a gi'eatcourse and a festive celebration.Full race results and details and

pictures of tlie day are inside.

John Albanese blazes to the finish with Old Glory at the annualPutnam County Classic. His stellar finish there was a prelude to his fineperformance at the Mahopac Biatlilon one month later

-photos by Joanna Nash.

Competitors Take Their Mark ForThe Run/Swim August 4

Sunny skies and lots of smiles were the order of the day at the AnnualMahopac Biathlon held at Sycamore Park August 4. At the completion of tlie3.1M run, competitors were greeted by a colorful 1/2 mile swim course,outlined with styrofoam "noodles." A wet looking footprint of a sneakerbedecked the popular tee-shiit and custom awai'ds, and Taconic camaraderiea b o u n d e d . S e e d e t a i l s a n d m o r e p h o t o s i n s i d e . - p h o t obv Joanna Nash

I n s i d e T h i s I s s u e :

Flyers of Upcoming Events.

Nominaiaoes Souglii For 1997: See n s i a e

September 21O c t o b e r 6

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N o v e m b e r 8

Te a t o \ ^ ^ l 5 K T r a i l R u n

Suppoit-A-WalkWomen's Distance P'cst ivalAnnual C lub Dinner Dance

P r e s i d e n t ' s C o l u i m n

Ta c o n i c R o a d R u n n e r s C l u bP.O. Box 99

Baldwin Place, NY 10505(http://members.aol.com/gregtrrc/trrc.htm)

TACONIC RUNNING LIFE is the official publicationof the Taconic Road Runners Club, Inc. Publication isbimonthly and is intended for distribution to clubmembers at no charge. Club officers and Chairpersonsi n c l u d e ;P r e s i d e n t E d M c L a u g h l i n 2 4 4 - 8 5 4 4V . P . S t e v e Q u i n n 6 2 8 - 0 6 4 8T r e a s u r e r R i c h A d a m s k i 5 2 8 - 8 4 5 7

S e c r e t a r y J o a r m a N a s h 2 4 8 - 6 6 6 6R a c e C o o r d . R i c h N a s h 2 4 8 - 6 6 6 6

P u b l i c i t y J o e P o r c a r o 5 2 6 - 3 5 2 4Ma i l i ng La r r y & Mary Lenahan 628 -6229A d v e r t i s i n g S t e v e Q u i n n 6 2 8 - 0 6 4 8M e m b e r s h i p G r e g D i a m o n d 5 2 8 - 2 2 5 1E q u i p M g r . R i c h N a s h 2 4 8 - 6 6 6 6V o l . C o o r d . V i n c e n t J u l i a n o 2 4 5 - 3 4 7 2T R L E d i t o r K a t y D . Q u i n n 6 2 8 - 0 6 4 8W o m e n ' s Te a m L e e S a r o k e nMen ' s Team S c o t t A b e r c r o m b i e

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6 2 8 - 0 6 4 85 2 8 - 8 4 5 72 4 8 - 6 6 6 62 4 8 - 6 6 6 65 2 6 - 3 5 2 46 2 8 - 6 2 2 96 2 8 - 0 6 4 85 2 8 - 2 2 5 12 4 8 - 6 6 6 62 4 5 - 3 4 7 26 2 8 - 0 6 4 8

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P r e s i d e n t s E m e r i t u s :1976-86 Dan Caffiey ( founder )1 9 8 6 - 8 8 O w e n M c C r u d d e n1 9 8 9 - 9 0 J o h n H a l l i n a n1 9 9 0 - 9 1 E d M c L a u g h l i n1 9 9 2 - 9 3 F r e d L o e h f e l m

T R R C T A C N u m b e r : 0 7 9 9TRRC HOTLINE: (914) 923-4665Taconic Running Life welcomes contributions frommembers for publication. Word Perfect 6.1 forWindows and Aldus Pagemaker 4.0 for Windows (IBMcompatible) are used in publishing the newsletter. Ifpossible, please submit material on discs in formats thatcan be converted to either WordPerfect or Pagemaker.If this is not possible, send printed submissions andphotos toKaty D. Quinn, 43 Rodcris Drive, Mahopac, NY 10541

Tel. (914) 628-0648FAX (914) 621-5866

or via America On-Line: SQuinn43@AOL.Com

Facta non verba

Our August events were quite successful. The Lenahans -Larry, Mary, Joanne and Kevin - combined to make the 19thAnnual Mahopac Biathlon a great day for all participants. Thenew floats were a nice improvemnt over the balloons used inprevious years. Many thanks for all your efforts.

The Phelps Way 5K attracted a field of 118 includingwalkers. Despite the fact that the runners had to negotiate a lockedgate at about the half-way point, no one's times seemed to be muchaffected. Thanks to the able volunteers who bailed me out andmade the race come off without any major problems.

The NYC Mara thon w i l l be he ld November 3 . Once

again, TRRC will have a bus to bring us to the start, then ship ourbattered bodies back later in the afternoon. In between, TRRC willhost a post-race party at the Mayflower Hotel. The bus & partyfees will be the same as last year. You can call me for reservationsat (914) 244-8544.

The Club Team Championship was well attended byTRRC. We had about 60 runners competmg. Once again we hadthe best post-race spread.

Nominations needed: Peter Meisler has agreed to onceagain serve as the club nominating committee. You are invited tonominate yourself or another club member for any elected positionof the club. The one year terms begin with the January meeting.Elections will be held at the November 13th club meeting. Nominees for president and vice-president must have served as racedirectors. All board members must be "members in good standing"for at least two years and be at least 21 years of age (i.e. You haveto be able to legally buy the beer for club fiinctions!) Electedpositions for our expanded board (which puts us back in line withour original constitution) include the following:President: Judging by those who have held this position, a varietyof personalities fill the bill. The president presides over meetings,represents the club to RRCA and with other clubs and organizations, and appoints committees, among other duties.Vice-President: We would like to elect two vice-presidents. Theyshould be willing to fill in for the president when needed, and,hopefully, consider ascending to the presidency in successiveterms. The president will also request special assigrunents of thevice presidents from time to time.Corporate Secretary: Take minutes at board and general meetings and keep a file of such. Submit insurance applications andotlier necessary regulatory paperwork and correspondence onbehalf of the club. Maintain club records.Membership Secrctarv: Keep track of club memberships andaddresses, and maintain a data base which serves to generatemailing lists/labels. The current membership secretary alsomaintains a homepage on behalf of the club on the internet.Publicity Secretary: To promote activities of TRRC and RRCA.It is hoped that enthusiasm brought to this position will greatlyenhance the mission of TRRC which is to promote ninning and theenjoyment of it! Contact with newspapers, radio, civic leaders, etc.is vital.Treasurer: To administer al l financial act iv i t ies and to have

authority to sign or disburse necessary appropriations, as directed.

Taconic Road Runners Club 1996 Race ScheduleThe following schedule is offered as a guideline. Please check with the race director listedfor verification of

Sept. 8 S u n . 1 0 A M Jan Peek lOK, Peekskill, NY Don Ettinger (914) 737-2572

Sept. 8 S u n . Dutchess County Classic (5K, 13.IM, 26.2M) Irv Miller (914)471-0777

Sept. 21 Sat 9 A M Teatown Lake 5K Trail Run, Ossining Lee Saroken (914) 666-8712Debra Kenney (914) 245-9629Scott Abercrombie (914) 737-0872

Oct. 6 S u n . 1 0 A M Support-A-Walk (3M Walk to benefit TheSupport Connection)FDR Park, Yorktown

Rich Adamski (914) 528-8457

O c t . 1 3 Sun. 9 A M Age Group Cross Country #1Route 202, Yorktown

Gene Cadman (914) 245-6225John Hallinan (914)739-2268

Oct. 14 M o n . 9 A M 1/4 M Columbus Day Races for ChildrenDePew Park, Peekskill

Scott Abercrombie (914) 737-0872John Hallinan (914) 739-2268

O c t . 2 0 S u n . 1 0 A M Age Group Cross Country #2Somers H.S., Somers

Gene Cadman (914) 245-6225John Hallinan (914) 739-2268

O c t . 2 6 Sat. 4 P M Women's Distance Fest ival Classic

(Women only), YorktwonLee Saroken (914) 666-8712Joanna Nash (914) 248-6666

O c t . 2 7 Sun. 9 A M Age Group Cross Country #3Blue Mt. Reservat ion, Peekski l l

Gene Cadman (914) 245-6225John Hallinan (914) 739-2268

D e c . 7 Sat. 1 0 A M 3 X 3M (Women) & 4 X 3M (Men) X/C RelayBlue Mt. Reservation, Peekskill

Peter Meisler (914) 265-9674

D e c . 7 S a t . 8 A M ? F a c t a N o n - V e r b a D i s t a n c e T r e s E x a c t a

(Low key marathon) Baldwin Place to Blue Mt.R e s e r v a t i o n

Ed McLaughlin (94) 666-8712

D e c . 8 S u n . 1 1 A M 2 X 5K Couples RelayBlue Mt. Reservation, Peekskill

Steve Calidonna (914) 923-4665

Carmelo's PaintingTRRC's Carmelo Roldan

(914)245-6969■Fully Insured

Specializing inCedar Restorat ionHome DecoratingPressure Washing

Wall PaperingLight CarpentryAirless Spraying

Business Accounting &Income Tax Preparation

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Bookeeping 8^ Accounting

M e m b e r s B e t t i e & B o b P e y t o nT R R C (914-669-5338

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Tentative TRRC Schedule for 1997F e b . 2 S u n . 1 0 a . m . F r e e z e r 5 K

FDR Park, Yorktown Heights, NY

F e b . 1 6 S u n 1 0 a . m . F r e e z e r 5 MFDR Park, Yorktown Heights, NY

M a r. 1 6 S u n . 1 0 a . m . 2 M & l O K S t . P a t r i c k ' s D a y R a c e sFDR Park, Yorktown Heights, NY

M a r . 2 3 S u n . 1 0 a . m . 5 M M u d d e r s & G r u n t e r sFDR Park, Yorktown Heights, NY

Apr. 13 Sun. 9 a.m. Alcohol Free Races - 2M & 5MCarmel, NY

Ap r. 26 Sa t . 8 a .m . Syb i l 50K and Re layCarmel, NY

M a y 11 S u n . 9 a . m . M o t h e r ' s D a y 5 KFDR Park, Yorktown Heights, NY

M a y 1 8 S u n . 9 a . m . N o r t h C o u n t y N e w sYorktown, NY

J u n e 1 S u n . 9 a . m . L i n c o l n H a l l 5 M

Somers, NY

J u l y 4 F r i . 8 a . m . 8 M P u t n a m C o u n t y C l a s s i cMahopac, NY

Aug. 3 Sun. 8:45 a.m. Mahopac Biath lonSycamore Park, Mahopac, NY

Aug. 10 Sun. 8:30 a.m. Phelps 5K

Sept . 20 Sat . 10 a.m. Teatown Tra i l RunTeatown Reservation, Ossining, NY

O c t . 5 S u n . 1 0 a . m . S u p p o r t - A - W a l kFDR Park, Yorktown Heights, NY

Oct. 12 Sun. 9 a.m. Age Group Cross Country Races

Oct. 13 Mon. 9 a.m. 1/4M Columbus Day Kids RunDePew Park, Peekskill, NY

Oct. 19 Sun. 9 a.m. Age Group Cross Country Races

Oct. 25 Sat. 4 p.m. 2nd Annual Women's Distance FestivalFDR Park, Yorktown Heights, NY

Oct. 26 Sun. 9 a.m. Age Group Cross Country Races

Dec. 6 Sat. 10 a.m. Men's 4X3 & Women's 3X3 Cross CountryBlue Mountain Reservation, Peekskill, NY

D e c . 7 S u n . 11 a . m . C o u p l e ' s R e l a yBlue Mountain Reservation, Peekskill, NY

Jerry Radlauer (914)764-9056

Jerry Radlauer (914)764-9056

Bob Davis (914) 941-4311Jim Whelan (914)941-2676

O. McCrudden(914) 923-4665

John Hallinan (914) 739-2268

Tony Galfano (914)737-6435 & DavidFarquhar (914)666-5654

Nancy Young (914) 528-2251 & LeeSaroken (914) 244-8544

Doug Miller (914) 962-1402 & RogerGocking (914) 245-5135

Joanna & Rich Nash (914) 248-6666

Fred Reger (914) 621-1601 & BobDaubenbis(914) 736-2032

Larry Lenahan (914) 628-6229

Myles 0'Rhodes(914) 244-8544

Scott Abercrombie(914) 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

J. Hallinan (914) 739-2268 &G. Cadman (914) 245-6225

Peter Meisler (914) 265-9674

Steve Calidonna(914) 277-5443

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Teatown Lake Reservation 5K Trail RimSaturday - September 21,1996 10:00 AM5K well-marked cross-country Race (see map below)

Shirts to First 80 RegisteredENTRY FEE: Pre-registered Taconic Member - $6.00

Non-member - $8 .00

Everyone Race Day - $10.00m im u m m H t a m r n i M t u

Finely engraved medals to First ten (JO) males /First five (5) females, And First Place in each of the standardage p'ouys both male and femaleProceeds to Teatown Lake Reservation and their environmental programs Post-RaceRefreshments!! — For further information, contact Teatown Lake Reservation (914 962-2912) (Days)Races Directors: Lee Saroken: (914) 666-8712, Debra Kenney (914) 245-9629, Scott Abercrombie: (914) 737-0872

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TRRC-TEATOWN LAKE RESERVATION 5K Trail Run - Race Registration T-shirt; M L XL

N a m e : S e x : A g e o n R a c e D a y : B i x t h d a t e :

Address:

(Street) (City) (State) (Zip)

A m o u n t P a i d : A d d i t i o n a l D o n a t i o n t o Te a t o w n :[ know that running a road/cross country race is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter and run unless 1 am medically able and properlytrained. I agree to abide by any decision of a race official relative to my ability to safely complete the run. I assume all risks associated with running inthis event including, but not limited to: falls, contact with other participants, the effects of the weather, including high heat and/or humidity, traffic andthe conditions of the road, all such risks being known and appreciate by me. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts and in consideration ofyour accepting my entry, I, for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release the Taconic Road Rimners Club, Teatown LakeReservation, and all sponsors, their representatives and successors from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in this eventeven though that liability may arise of negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons named in this waiver. [ grant permission to all of theforegoing to use any photographs, motion pictures, recordings, or any other record of this event for any legitimate purposes. [ understand that bicycles,skateboards, baby joggers, roller skates or blades, animals, and radio headsets are not allowed in the race and I will abide by this guideline.

Signature D a t e

S i g n a t u r e D a t e .Parent (if child under age 18)

Mail check and registration to TRRC, P.O. Box 99, Baldwin Place, NY 10505 5

THE PUTNAM COUNTY CLASSICBy: Fred and Christine Reger

Abercrombie, Adamskiy Aniunano, Benvenue, Brennan, Brockhausen, Buchannan, Byrnes Calidonna, Church, Conteau, Corsino,DaubenbiSf Davis, Deitrick, Diamond, Dintaggio, Feehan, Foley, Fritzche, Galfano, Gorman, Gormley, Handleman, Healy,

Jackman, Juliana, Kenney, Lenahan, Linn, Lynch, Macaliister, Magrone, McArdle, McGuhmess, McLaughlin, Miller̂ Nash, Perez,Reagan, Saroken, Solo, Stringer, Struvey, Tippin, Villencuve, Weisherg, pyhalen, Young

This is what it is all about!! These people, (hope wedidn't forget anyone) along with the runners, are the people whocame to make the Putnam County Classic a success!! Over ^TRRC volunteers plus 6 neighborhood water stops, the policedepartment and the fire department (well over 100 volunteers inall) turned out to help put on the race. As first time racedirectors, we needed this kind of support and wish to extend ourappreciation to all who helped out, especially to the racedirectors and board members who gave us sound advice. Somehighlights for us were: meeting new volunteers, seeing theveterans in action again, watching the race day entries pour in,stuffing 10 people into our minivan to go to traffic posts andtime splits, and of course the great sponsorship support.

The morning of July 4, 1996 brought fine weather,(around 70 degrees); 4:00 A.M. course marking due to theprevious day's rains; volunteers coming in at 6:00; race dayentries showing up at 6:05, and a great race turnout (295runners)!

Congratulations to Scott Brown, the men's overallwinner with a time of 42:38, and congratulations to EmmyStocker, the women's overall winner with a time of 52:44.

At right:3rd place David Mitzi

There was serious competition with Almiro Concalves (2ndoverall), David Mitzi (3rd overall), and Chuck Creel (4thoverall & 1st 30 - 34) running a great race. The women's sidegot great efforts from Nancy Venegas (2nd female), and DebraKenny (3rd female), with Denise Lutrick (4th female & 1st 20-29) close behind,

Our goal is to increase the popularity of this eventwithin the community in the years to come. We would like tohave more post-race amenities, increased communityinvolvement through sponsors, and also more interesting andvaluable awards to the overall and age group winners. We arelooking forward to directing the Putnam County Classic nextyear, and of course any ideas or suggestions are always welcome.

Our sincere thanks go out to all the volunteers, theCarmel Police Department, the Mahopac Falls Volunteer FireDepartment, Mahopac High School and the custodians, and onceagain our valuable sponsors (see advertisements on next page).

Lower right:4th place (1st 30-34M)Chuck Cree l

A b o v e l e f t :

1st place Scott BrownAt right:2nd place AlmiroC o n c a l v e s

THANK YOU TO THE PUTNAM COUNTY CLASSICS P O N S O R S

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The race directors and membership ofTRRC appreciate the support we have received from the abovebusinesses and remind you to patronize their establishments and services whenever possible!

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A l l N a m e T i m e A l l N a m e T i m e A l l N a m e T i m e

1 Scott Brown, 33 4 2 : 3 8 61 Leo Gormley, 53 5 6 : 2 6 120 Kevin O'Neill, 45 01:01 ;24

2 Almiro Concalves, 25 4 3 : 3 4 62 James Edward, 49 5 6 : 4 5 121 David Antonio, 34 01 :01 :54

3 David Mitzi, 32 4 3 : 4 9 63 Wayne Brandt, 40 56:51 122 Dave Borgary, 42 0 1 : 0 2 : 0 0

4 Charles Creel, 34 4 4 : 5 6 64 George Sialiano, 34 5 6 : 5 8 123 Sarah Collins, 36 0 1 : 0 2 : 0 5

5 Mauricio Venegas, 30 4 5 : 3 0 65 Miguel Camilo, 30 5 7 : 0 4 124 Stu Shilitz,36 0 1 : 0 2 : 1 6

6 Nick Caswell, 46 4 7 : 0 5 66 Frank Tolan, 43 5 7 : 0 9 125 Jose Baez, 36 0 1 : 0 2 : 2 3

7 Joe Komosinski, 38 4 7 : 5 5 67 Bob Furphy, 57 5 7 : 1 2 126 Adam Perle, 29 0 1 : 0 2 ; 2 4

8 Michael Costigan, 39 4 7 : 5 9 68 Ralph Schoene, 42 5 7 : 1 4 127 James Finn, 29 0 1 : 0 2 : 2 8

9 Tim Shilling, 41 48:21 69 Michael Franco, 18 5 7 : 1 5 128 Tom Edgette, 36 01:02:31

10 Joseph Giannelli, 17 4 8 : 2 2 70 Thomas Fisher, 26 5 7 : 2 5 129 Glenn O'Neill, 35 0 1 : 0 2 : 3 2

11 William Foley, 36 4 9 : 2 3 71 Nancy Venegas, 29 5 7 : 2 9 130 M O'Shaughnessy, 61 0 1 : 0 2 : 4 1

12 John Knudsen, 42 4 9 : 2 4 72 Harry Neeson, 55 5 7 : 3 9 131 Thomas Harkins, 41 0 1 : 0 2 : 4 5

13 Douglas Morton, 38 4 9 : 4 6 73 Jim Manning, 35 5 7 : 4 3 132 Vincent Vecchio, 44 0 1 : 0 2 : 4 6

14 Anthony Galfano, 48 4 9 : 5 6 74 James Sideris, 32 5 7 : 4 9 133 Thomas Bookless, 27 0 1 : 0 2 : 4 7

15 Matthew Carty, 26 5 0 : 2 5 75 Steve Mackay, 47 5 7 : 5 9 134 Dee Garibaldi, 39 0 1 : 0 2 : 4 9

16 Steve Hoanzl, 44 5 0 : 3 8 76 Dave OTooIe, 48 5 8 : 0 0 135 Carmelo Roldan, 43 0 1 : 0 2 : 5 7

17 Laureau Reyes, 36 5 0 : 4 7 77 Jeff Shilling, 31 5 8 : 0 4 136 Kelly Rogers, 46 0 1 : 0 2 : 5 9

18 Michael Daley, 46 5 0 : 5 7 78 Jim Jackman, 33 5 8 : 0 5 137 William Kress, 35 0 1 : 0 3 : 0 0

19 Paul Pacchiana, 42 51:01 79 Gregory Gleason, 38 5 8 : 0 6 138 Warren Shilling, 45 0 1 : 0 3 : 0 5

20 Colin Purcell, 31 5 1 : 2 7 80 Vincent Juliano, 47 5 8 : 3 0 139 M Santomassino, 25 0 1 : 0 3 : 0 6

21 Roger Hornby, 18 5 1 : 3 8 81 Nathan Treadwell, 31 58:31 140 William McGimpsey, 52 0 1 : 0 3 : 1 7

22 Mark Lovitz, 34 5 1 : 4 5 82 Victor Bonomo, 37 5 8 : 3 4 141 Daniel Cordova, 41 0 1 : 0 3 : 1 9

23 Glenn McCarthy, 38 5 1 : 5 0 83 Brett Linn, 42 5 8 : 3 6 142 Nancy Young, 40 01:03:2124 Luis Flores, 54 5 1 : 5 9 84 George Fairas, 46 5 8 : 4 0 143 Donald Minogue, 40 0 1 : 0 3 : 2 7

25 Jeff Purdy, 44 5 2 : 0 9 85 Debra Kenney, 40 5 8 : 5 0 144 Joe Burden, 38 0 1 : 0 3 : 3 5

26 Richard Nash, 52 5 2 : 1 2 86 John Rooney, 55 5 9 : 0 2 145 Henry Chafetz, 66 0 1 : 0 3 : 4 0

27 Bill Curran, 47 5 2 : 2 9 87 Denise Lutrick, 29 5 9 : 0 3 146 John Lewis, 55 01:03:4128 Emmy Stocker, 38 5 2 : 4 4 88 Irvin Miller, 57 5 9 : 1 3 147 Paul Morini, 31 0 1 : 0 3 : 4 829 Scott Mendelowitz, 35 5 2 : 4 9 89 Dick Green, 61 5 9 : 1 6 148 Susan Mueller, 32 0 1 : 0 3 : 5 230 Paul Mackey, 33 5 3 : 1 5 90 Daryl Graves, 40 5 9 : 1 8 149 Kevin Nolin, 43 0 1 : 0 3 : 5 331 John Gnerre, 42 5 3 : 1 9 91 Gary Bender, 24 5 9 : 1 8 150 Gregory Meyer, 40 0 1 : 0 3 : 5 4

32 Michael Yang, 38 5 3 : 2 4 92 Chris Downing, 39 5 9 : 1 9 151 Kwame Dawson, 25 0 1 : 0 3 : 5 533 Arthur Weisberg, 51 53:57 93 Anthony Berndt, 42 5 9 : 2 2 152 Thomas Frawley, 62 0 1 : 0 3 : 5 834 Old Glory, 220 5 4 : 0 2 94 John Neering, 34 59:31 153 Philip Ewen, 49 0 1 : 0 4 : 0 4

35 D. Paul Warren, 46 5 4 : 0 2 95 Jerry Miller, 46 5 9 : 3 9 154 Rich Koch, 47 0 1 : 0 4 : 0 436 James Simmons, 42 5 4 : 0 5 96 Jeff Schreier, 38 5 9 : 3 9 155 Bob Peyton, 44 0 1 : 0 4 : 1 037 Blair Cullen, 17 5 4 : 0 7 97 Vicky Lowry, 38 5 9 : 4 0 156 Gary Greenstein, 46 0 1 : 0 4 : 1 7

38 Timothy Ricks, 45 5 4 : 1 3 98 Eric Jacobson, 29 59:51 157 Gia Boulos, 36 0 1 : 0 4 : 1 839 Juan Franco, 47 5 4 : 1 4 99 Paavo Oxman, 52 5 9 : 5 7 158 Richard Novak, 47 0 1 : 0 4 : 2 7

40 John Donnelly, 27 5 4 : 2 0 100 Craig Aronson, 33 0 1 : 0 0 ; 0 2 159 Jack Hohman, 40 0 1 : 0 4 : 2 741 Howard Sabin, 33 5 4 : 2 1 101 Alyssa Lifrierl, 31 0 1 : 0 0 : 1 5 160 Eddie Crawford, 52 0 1 : 0 4 : 4 2

42 David Beaudry, 46 5 4 2 3 102 Kevin Waters, 57 0 1 : 0 0 : 3 0 161 James Whalen, 54 0 1 : 0 4 : 4 5

43 Frank Brittan, 36 5 4 : 2 6 103 Terry Burgher, 39 0 1 : 0 0 : 3 3 162 Jack Anderson, 56 0 1 : 0 5 : 0 5

44 Anibal Barrero, 46 5 4 : 4 3 104 Jack Meaney, 41 0 1 : 0 0 : 3 8 163 Charles Sprauer, 59 0 1 : 0 5 : 1 4

45 John Harker, 35 5 4 : 5 1 105 Steve Carlton, 34 0 1 : 0 0 : 4 1 164 Rich Ciem, 37 0 1 : 0 5 : 2 5

46 Douglas Murray, 35 5 4 : 5 5 106 G. Truglia, 41 0 1 : 0 0 : 4 2 165 Kevin Smith, 50 0 1 : 0 5 : 3 947 C Venegas, 35 5 4 : 5 8 107 Bob Jackson, 56 0 1 : 0 0 : 4 8 166 Shanna Hyman, 25 01:05:4148 Gregory Sautner, 18 5 5 : 0 0 108 David Marshall, 45 0 1 : 0 0 : 4 8 167 Cindy Fox, 37 0 1 : 0 5 : 5 4

49 Bronislaw Czech, 47 5 5 : 11 109 David Gary, 34 0 1 : 0 1 : 0 2 168 Michael Paff, 37 0 1 : 0 5 : 5 850 E Riefenhauser, 33 5 5 : 1 6 110 William Rost, 43 0 1 : 0 1 : 0 4 169 Lloyd Comeau, 42 0 1 : 0 5 : 5 951 Edward Dillon, 49 5 5 : 1 7 111 Don Ettinger, 60 0 1 : 0 1 : 0 7 170 Judd Ceisha, 22 0 1 : 0 6 : 0 852 Lee Cherney, 37 5 5 : 2 1 112 Howard Solow, 52 0 1 : 0 1 : 1 1 171 AlekChen, 42 0 1 : 0 6 : 1 053 Edward McCarthy, 53 5 5 : 2 8 113 Stuart Kuritzky, 45 0 1 : 0 1 : 1 2 172 Brad Leach, 43 0 1 : 0 6 : 1 2

54 Craig Schroeder, 39 5 5 : 4 3 114 Carlos Miranda, 43 0 1 : 0 1 : 1 2 173 Richard Adamski, 54 0 1 : 0 6 : 1 455 Tom Dodd, 48 5 5 : 4 5 115 Michael Londrigan, 41 0 1 : 0 1 : 1 6 174 Daniel McGill, 49 0 1 : 0 6 : 1 5

56 James Smyth, 35 5 5 : 4 8 116 Julian Leventhal, 52 0 1 : 0 1 : 1 8 175 David Smith, 33 01 :06 :2057 Howard Polden, 36 5 5 : 5 5 117 Chris Slagle,24 0 1 : 0 1 : 1 9 176 Patricia Mulvihill, 46 0 1 : 0 6 : 2 5

58 Joe Puglisi, 57 5 5 : 5 9 118 BobDyjak, 43 0 1 : 0 1 : 2 0 177 Drew Fisher, 42 0 1 : 0 6 : 2 959 Jud Ramaker, 49 5 6 : 0 3 119 Kevin Day, 20 0 1 : 0 1 : 2 1 178 Robert O'Malley, 52 0 1 : 0 6 : 3 360 Richard Zanetti, 39

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180 Adelaide Nardone, 39181 Ed O'Loughlin, 48182 Lucia Chatzky, 38183 Bill Smith, 51184 Rick Salemmo, 50185 Lauren Robertson, 41186 Aileen Bart, 35187 Nancy Smith, 32188 BillCorry,48189 Laura Reedy, 33190 Matthew Zik, 21191 Jack Magrone, 55192 Peter Wood. 43193 John Hugglns, 26194 Glenn Picone, 34195 Mark Hoban, 40196 Michael Flaherty, 59197 Vincent Veltre, 38198 Michael Fox, 32199 Salvatore Carretta, 40200 Thomas McNamee, 47201 Grete Olsson, 39202 Diane Sellazzo, 99203 Chris Winchell, 43204 Alan Kuras, 40205 Jim O'Neill, 55206 Lenore Rotanelli, 32207 Murat Beck, 29208 Ed Giglio, 32209 Agnes Gyomai, 33210 Pierce Brennan, 71211 Mike Dhunjishah, 51212 George Byrne, 66213 Stanley Sloan, 49214 Rick Felnstein, 53215 Bob Roche, 53216 Ron Pul!k,45217 MaryAnn Stevens, 27218 Kevin McPartland, 41219 Denis Brophy, 42220 Simon Lesmo, 31221 Joe Spofford, 34222 William Spain, 45223 Alan Raines, 48224 Maria Schanbacher, 34225 Thomas Rooney, 58226 Robert Davies, 57227 Joseph Zeolla, 44228 Tara Jacobson, 29229 Pavel Litvinov, 55230 Richard Davies, 45231 Jim Cuomo, 35232 Renee Kase, 37233 Tina Pasquale, 33234 Kara Smith, 33235 Tom Jockers, 48236 Michael Olifiers, 29237 Bruce Dunn, 43238 Peter Meisler, 52239 Dan Coster, 32240 Giorgio Gazzola, 48

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Membership ReportCompiled by Joanna Nash

N E W M E M B E R S

Phil RicheyStephen, Patricia and Drew SantiniJuan Franco would like to train for the NYC Marathon. (TRRC has a group that runs Saturday at 7:30 am). Juan enjoys running aroundthe back roads in Pawlihg.Joseph Giannelli enjoys running the lOOOM, but his goal is to run the 1600 in under 4:30. Joseph does most of his training in FDRPark. (TRRC has track workouts at Yorktown High School on Wednesdays at 5:30... it might help you reach your goal!)Ed Giglio puts in approximately 20 miles per week. Ed's favorite race distance is a lOK. He prefers track running.Kent Hill would like to run a 17:30 5K (sounds like a good candidate for the open team!). Kent does his training in the early evening. Helooks forward to the Litchfield road race each year.Kim Kaufman and family like to run anywhere out of NYC. (We have a Women's Masters team that you might like to run with.) Kimwould like to train for the NYC Marathon. (Try the pumphouse on Saturday mornings.)Bryan LaRoche's favorite race is the Vermont City Marathon (TRRC has a group that goes to run that each year). Byran is currentlytraining for the Warwick Marathon.John O'Connor enjoys the competitive aspect of both team and individual events. John would like to run a sub-4:30 mile (Try the trackworkouts on Wednesday at 5:30.) Good luck on your goal!Michael Silfen runs in the Croton Reservoir area. Michael likes to run the Harry Chapin lOK, but would like to extend his distance tothe Marathon.Patrick and Jane Tobin's favorite race distance is 5 miles (How about Lincoln Hall?), but would like to run a 17 minute 5K. They runprimarily in FDR Park in the evenings.

R E N E W A L SDenise BorgeestTerry BurgherMark Cooperman & Terri UdolfB o b D a u b e n b i sJ o A n n D a v i e s

Marty DiColaE d D i l l o n

Joseph DisalvoAmy DonenfleldChristopher DowningB r u c e D u n nJan Efraimsen and familyDon EttingerD a n i e l & M a r i a n F r i t z s c h e

C h a r l e s G r a v e n

Jay GrossmanJ o h n H o l l a n d

Jim IngegneriJonathan JungmanK a s e

W i l l i a m K r e s s

Kevin LowryJoseph LyonsTim & Betty MacAllister and familyRaymond MarreroJ i m M a r t i n

Ph i l ip Merr i t tJ o h n N i c o l a i s

Michael O'ShaughnessyTina PasqualeT o m P i a z z a

S u s a n P o e t

J o e P o r c a r o

John RaffertyJames RyanC h a r l e s S z e v i n

Carolyn SubinLawrence ThorpeJames UngerNancy & Donald Vasta

Howard Bashant likes to run the Lincoln Hall and Putnam County Classic. Howie would like to run a 17:30 5K and a 37:00 lOK.Virginia Bernardin's favorite race is the Philipstown lOK, which is also her favorite race distance. Virginia runs in the mornings.Gia Boulos won the best water stop award for 1996 at the Pumphouse runs. Gia also ran the NYC Marathon for the first time last yearand would like to run a better marathon this year.Lloyd Comeau likes to run the Cape Cod Marathon, but enjoys the half-marathon race distance. Lloyd would like to get on track for theNYC Marathon. (Try the Pumphouse on Saturday mornings.)Jack Culkin looks forward to the Biathlon each year. He trains in Rockefeller Park. Jack suggested that Owen run for President of theU.S., not TRRC! (As TRRC Prez, Owen's already "Been there. Done that.")Louis Degenero enjoyed running the now defunct Somers lOK. Louis' favorite race distance is a half-marathon. His current running goalis to remain injury free.Robert Dembia's favorite race is the Lincoln Hall 5M, but his favorite race distance is 8M. Robert runs in the late afternoon around theAmawalk Reservo i r.Karen Doblin would like to run the NYC Marathon this year. Karen runs for the increase of energy and peace of mind.Ned Fallon trains around Goose Pond Mt. Park early in the morning. Ned's favorite race is the Bar Harbor !4 Marathon. He would liketo qualify for Boston at the Warwick Marathon.Paul Fendler likes to run near the water where he can hear the birds. Paul's goal is to run well in the NYC Marathon.William Grollman looks forward to Jan Peek and the Chappaqua race each year. William enjoys training on roads that are near water.His favorite race distance is a lOK.

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Fr. Louis Jerome likes the Teatown Ramble (coming up on September 21) and the Scarsdale 15K. Fr. Louis trains on the NorthCounty Trailway in the ai^ernoons.Jonathan Jungman also likes the Philipstown lOK. He trains locally in Croton. Jonathan runs for the overall feeling ofaccomplishment and stress reduction.Don McCoskey's favorite race is Jan Peck, but he enjoys the Marathon distance (NYC especially). Don likes the finishing part ofrunning best.Ed McLaughlin, a.k.a. Myles O'Rhodes, a.k.a. TRRC's current great president, runs anywhere, anytime and as much as possible. Keepup the great work!!Scott Mosenthal runs in the vicinity of Rocky's early in the morning. Scott's favorite distance is 50 feet!Kevin O Neill enjoys the Yorktown High School track workouts. Kevin trains on the North County Trailway. He is training for themarathon and can be seen running early in the morning or in the evening.Joe Porcaro looks forward to running the Jan Peek I OK. Joe enjoys running for the Tacnoic Masters Team (the feeling is mutual I'msure!), Joe would like to continue running for the rest of his life.Colin Purcell enjoys the Putnam County Classic. Colin's favorite race distance is a half-marathon, but his goal is to run a marathon. Hecan be seen running on trails midday.Steve and Katy Quinn and family quietly are some of Taconic's greats that help make this club what it is. They have each beenhonored in previous years as TRRC Members of the Year!Larry, Maria and Brian Schanbacher all hope to get back into racing shape after the birth of Brian, who's first race was the PutnamCounty Classic.Nathan Treadwell enjoys the K Rock Reservoir run. His favorite race distance is a 5K. Nathan's goal is to establish new PR's andbeating Anthony Berndt at Pan Peek.G Truglia and family looks forward to the Marine Corp Marathon each year. G runs in the Carmel area in the mornings.. He would liketo run a sub 3:30 marathon again!

And a footnote:

TRRC wishes to extend special thanks to Greg Diamond, Membership Chairman, who sends out the reminder postcards whenmemberships are about to expire, updates the membership and address files, and keeps it all organized!

Special thanks, too, to Treasurer Richie Adamski, who, with the help of his son Michael, posts and deposits the membershipchecks. It is a very time-consuming and important task, vital to the continued operation of the club.

And, finally, thanks to club secretary, Joanna Nash, who sorts through the membership applications and compiles this reportfor the newsletter.

The Future of TRRC: As Seen At The Summer Track SeriesAt left: Jessica DeGiovanni is chased to the finish by Victoria Gonzales. Center; Danny DeGiovanni takes flight on the broad jump. Atright, Taconic's Andrea Nash finishes a race in great form.

-photos by Joanna Nash

1996 Track Ser ies Resu l t sBy Anthony Galfano

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Doug Miller 57.2 (590) 2:21 (510) 4:51 (660) 14.4 (300) 26.9(460) 18:53 (510) 3 0 3 0

Roy Arneson 57.8 (510) 2:16 (560) 5:20 (520) 13.0 (470) 26.6(480) 19:28 (470) 3 0 7 0

Chris Slagle 62 (460) 2:30 (430) 5:46 (420) 13.5 (410) 27.7(410) 20:31 (410) 2 5 4 0

Gerry Radlauer 64.2 (410) 4 1 0

Nathan Treadwel l 68.3 (320) 2:34 (390) 7 1 0

Leo Gormley 73.4 (230) 2 3 0

El ton Robinson 79.1 (140) 2:53 (250) 6:23 (300) 18-3 (10) 38 (10) 22:04 (330) 1 0 4 0

Michael Cosset 2:17 (550) 5 5 0

Roger Efraimson 62.3 (450) 2:212 (510) 5:11 (550) 14.5 (290) 29.4 (320) 18.52 (510) 2 6 3 0

Roy Altman 2:36 (380) 3 8 0

Bla i r Cu l len 5:16 (530) 5 3 0

Rich Nash 67.7 (330) 2:38 (320) 5:30 (480) 15.3 (200) 32.8 (160) 18:58 (500) 1 9 9 0

Kaare Nunne 5:37 (450) 4 5 0

Frank McDermot t 6:28 (280) 2 8 0

John O 'Connor 12.9 (490) 4 9 0

Karen An tunano 94.5 (10) 3:42(10) 7:44(110) 18.2(10) 40.4(10) 27:44 (110) 2 5 0

Arneson, Miller Place 1,2 in 1996 Track SeriesAfter three years as track series champion, Doug Miller changed places with Roy Arneson, who has been closing in on Doug.

Roy, who has for the last ten years, organized the Westchester Summer Twilight Track and Field Series, is this year's open winner. Inthird place was Roger Efraimson, who was followed by Chris Slagle.

Both Doug and Roy remain dominant on the track, as they also sent to the Empire State Games and placed first with a team in the4X800 relay. Rich Nash completed his track series with a first place in the masters division, after running a strong half-marathon inCentral Park two days prior.

Also, Elton Robinson completed the series with some fine running in his age group.Karen Antunano completed her 2nd consecutive track series, and her enthusiasm is needed in making the series an ongoing event.We are looking for some suggestions to encourage further participation next year. Thanks go to several Taconic members. Fred

and Christine Reger, who helped out at each event with the children's program. Thanks to them and to Roy and his dedicated staff whocontinue to put together an excellent program.

The /997Track Series is ready for you. Plan ahead!

Taconics Three (+1) Stampede BuffaloEmpire State Games

By Doug Millerhim alone on the second circuit as he handed off to Bob with a "not

Since late February, it developed into an obsession. too shabby" 2:06 (4:23.5). Also not running with fresh legs.While rummaging through my closet one evening, I found coming off an earlier individual 800, Bob went through the motions

an unlabeled VCR tape and decided to play it so that I could with about a 100 meter lead at the exchange, giving us cause for anidentify it. What I saw was something that I had long forgotten, early celebration. Bob, our lone non-Taconic member, made thesince at least summer of '95. It was the running of the 1995 exchange at an uncontested 2:21. It was my intent to run the fastestEmpire State Games 4 X 800 in Ithaca. It disturbed me greatly to 800 leg of the day. The relay was already won two legs ago, butwatch us get mopped by a strong New York City region quartet on that wasn't good enough for me. I didn't drive 7 Vi hours to justt h e fi n a l l e g . j o g a n 8 0 0 . I w a n t e d a f a s t o p e n i n g 2 0 0 a n d m a d e s u r e o f i t w i t h

In the months that followed, I focused training for a race a 29er. To test my tenacity for as long as I could, a 61.3 - 400 putthat would last all of two minutes and focused the rest of my efforts me on PR pace, but without a push, my goal seemed unlikely. Aon lobbying hard for a 40+team to go up the Empires. (Sure, it's 1:34 - 600 followed by a 2:07 finish and our mission wasa 7-hour trip, but hey, guys, it's just once!) Without any success accomplished!with the 40+ members, a younger group took the drive up to settle The sad irony here was our rivals from New York Citya score. Roy Ameson, Bob Pertak, newcomer Phil Richey and I were a no-show. Their presence at this relay would havemade this trip, determined to bring home nothing less than a Gold undoubtedly had us pushing PRs, but, as the saying goes, "YouM e d a l . g o t t a b e i n i t t o w i n i t . "

Roy led off our team and by the first lap (64.7) had In closing, I'd like to express in the great spirit of theopened a decent 4-second lead. He blew the race open with some Olympics, that although we may not have world class talent, wegutsy running despite suffering from severe allergies and having possess a competitive drive. Competing at the Empire Statealready run a race earlier. We discussed a race strategy with Phil Games offers a competitive aura on a statewide level, buton the second leg. He was to throw in a 30 second 200 meters and unfortunately, it seems to be one of the best kept secrets. I wouldpass 400 at around 61 seconds. Nothing could restrain his pace - recommend anyone over 30 to look toward '97 at Albany (a merewith sheer competitive fire he burned the 200 at 29 seconds and the 2 hour drive) where the New York City region will undoubtably to400 at 60.2. Lack of track racing experience and competition left looking to regain their gold from us. Grab a partner and let's go!

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Phelps Way 5KSunday, August 11, 1996

TRRC was well represented at this year's Phelps Way 5K, bothby the volunteers who worked scoring the race and by therunners, many of whom finished among the winners:

O v e r a l l - M a l e W i n n e r

D o r n U l r i c h 3 7 Germany 1 7 : 1 9

Santiago Grullon 4 0 New York City 1 7 : 2 6

Roger Hornby I S E l m s f o r d 1 7 : 4 8

O v e r a l l - F e m a l e W i n n e r

. l a n e t D c c a r i o 2 6 Mohegan Lake 2 0 : 1 9

J i l l Vo l K v e i l e r 2 8 P u r c h a s e 2 0 : 2 2R o b e r t a B r i l l 5 0 B r o n x 1 2 : 5 81 4 a n d I ' n i t e r M a l e

B e n L c d d u s i r e 9 P e e k s k i l l 2 6 : 4 2

1 5 - 1 8 M a l eJ u s t i n J a c o b s e n 1 8 T h o r n w o o d 1 8 : 1 0

J o h n B a r r e s i 1 8 T h o r n w o o d 1 8 : 11

Corey Kunz 1 5 Oakland, NJ 1 9 : 0 6

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J i l l i a n I n d i i s i 1 6 P e e k s k i l l 2 5 : 5 3D a n i e l l e M i l l e r 1 6 P l e a s a n t v i l l e 2 7 : 0 7C h r i s t i n e M u l l e r 1 5 P l e a s a n t v i l l e 2 8 : 0 91 9 - 2 9 M a l e

Dennis Shiao 2 6 W h i t e P l a i n s 2 0 : 1 2S t e v e O h 1 9 S c a r s d a l c 2 0 : 3 2Edward Hadad 1 9 P o c a n t i c o H i l l s 2 1 : 3 619-29 FemaleC a r r i e B e r n a r d i 2 6 P e e k s k i l l 2 2 : 5 2Julie Schumann 2 8 B r i a r c l i l T M a n o r 2 6 : 4 6Kathleen Ryan 2 8 Croton-on-Hudson 26:5630-39 MaleMark Lovitz 3 4 Katonah 18:13Scott Mcndelowitz 3 5 P e e k s k i l l 1 8 4 9Edwin Tinco 31 P e e k s k i l l 1 9 : 0 330-39 FemaleLeslie Donahue 32 Stoncy Point 2 4 : 2 4Tina Pastjuale 3 3 Somers 2 7 : 2 6

Joyce Silvcrstein 3 7 B r i a r c l i r t ' 2 8 : 4 04 0 - 4 9 M a l e

Paul Pacchiana 4 2 C o r t l a n d l M a n o r 1 8 : 2 4P e t e C o r s i n o 4 9 Mahopac 1 8 : 3 5V i c P o l i t a n o 4 5 S h r u b O a k 1 8 : 3 64 0 - 4 9 F e m a l e

Virginia Fair 4 9 H a r r i s o n 2 4 : 0 6Anne Budlong 4 2 Yorktown Heights 2 4 : 5 0J o a n n M u l l e r 43 P l e a s a n t v i l l e 2 6 : 5 85 0 - 5 9 M a l e

H o w i e B a s h a n t 51 K a t o n a h 1 8 : 5 3Bob Edmonds 53 Ossining 19-.09

Stephen Bernardi 54 M e r r i c k 2 2 : 4 35 0 - 5 9 F e m a l e

J a n e Te u r f s 5 0 Dobbs Ferry 3 0 : 4 76 0 - 6 9 M a l e

Rudi Einhom 6 0 K a t o n a h 2 2 : 2 8J o h n O r r 6 1 S o m e r s 2 5 : 11George Byrne 6 6 M i l l w o o d 2 6 : 2 76 0 - 6 9 F e m a l e

Raisa Bykhovsky 6 8 Y o n k e r s 2 9 : 0 67 0 - t - M a l e

John Bates 72 P l e a s a n t v i l l e 2 3 : 5 9Henr\ Lamperty 71 Y o n k e r s 3 2 : 0 9

A l a c o n i c S u n r u n n e rBy Rudi Einhorn

'Thank You" to the Sunrunners of Vero Beach! 1 alwayswanted to see Key West, Florida, and stand on the beach 90 milesfrom Cuba. So, on my '96 vacation trip through Florida, I stoppedin Vero Beach over the 4th of July weekend. Reading the localpaper, I found this article:

Running - The Sunrunners of Vero Beachmeet at 7 a.m. every Saturday and Sundayat the South Beach parking lot. The distanceand speed are varied and runners of all abilitiesare welcome. For information, call 281-9694.So I went and I ran two mornings with the sunrunners: 6

miles on Saturday and 8 miles on Sunday. Very, very beautiful,from the ocean over the intercoastal canal (waterway) and back tothe beach. If anybody is going there, 1 recommend it!

Thanks to Judy, the president, and Allen Reynolds of theSunrunners, for letting me run with their club. Oh, I almost forgot:On the 4th of July, there was a 5K race 20 miles north of VeroBeach. I ran this one also with my Taconic Roadrunners singletand finished first 60-69 in 23:38.

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laconics Storm the Twilight RunJuly 13, 1996

Danbury, CT - 5KBy Doug Miller

On a glooiny. ominous Saturday evening, it was quality, not quantity, thatprevailed, because the number of Taconic reps were few at "Hal City." Theyimpacted the race noticeably, however, With " Hurricane Bertha" loomingoverhead, the warm but heav\' rain pounded hard before racetime. along withwinds gusting up to 4()niph.

A large field of runners showed up for this fast course, and the rain did relent a bit at racetime. A lead pack of about eightrunners, including Francis Burdett, ran into a headwind, passing the first mile in a sizzling 4:34. New Taconic member Phil Richeypassed in 4:46, and I was about 7 ticks back.

At the halfway point, the wind played havoc for the return trip. Burdett, who has been working himself back to top formafter a winter injury, hit the second mile in 9:36, (a 5-minutc mile), but was losing contact. (Hey Masters: better keep your eyes onthis fresh catch!) Reaching the second mile in a smokin' 9:57 was Mr. Richey, 38, who was still picking off places in the last mile.(In Bethel on July 4, 1996, Phil ran a challenging 5-miler in 26:08.) To top it ofT, he ripped the final 1.1 in a blinding 5:44.

Although a 5:44 for 1.1 is a bit slow by his standards. Burdett still posted a respectable 15:21. a time most of us mopperscould only imagine. Phil was just 20 seconds back in 15:41, and 1 was at 16:12. Not to be forgotten, a recovering Alessandra Lynchran a solid i8:0I for 3rd female overall. (Watch out, Tara. She's baaaaccckkk!)

While the females showed just as much depth as the men, with 17 women breaking 21:42 (a 7 minute/mile pace), onewoman, who I feel was mnner of the day, just dominated this race as well as several other races in the past few months. Her name isZofia Wieciorkowsha of Stratford, and her time was an outstanding 16:48, placing her 19th overall.

A special mention for one of my personal heroes, who is a great inspiration and a mentor, as well as an example of durability: John Dugdale. 61, John placed 55th overall in 18:30 and look first place for 60+, During his rookie year, at age 43. Johnattained national attention, but did not really get rolling until age 49. There he ranked 2nd nationally in the lOK for 40-49 when hedipped under 33 minutes - 4 times! That same yeaar, he also ran one track 1.500 at4:17. Phew! (His lOK PR is 32:02.) Oh, andby the way. he is now ranked nationally for the 60+. NufT said!

Other Races, Other PlacesBy Fred Reger

I waslooking through some previous issues ofTRL andnoticed that there used to be a full page of race results frommembers running in some interesting events in some interestingplaces. I would be willing to compile this information if yousend it to me so we can revive this portion of the newsletter.Drop a note to TRRC, P.O. Box 99, Baldwin Place, NY 10505,ATTN: Other Races, or see me or Christine at a meeting or race!1 enjoyed the following events:New England Triathlon Series - 'I'iine Out! ProductionsJuly 27, 1996Falmouth Sprint Triahlon, I'alrnouth Mass.1 / 3 m i l e s \ v i m / 9 m i l e b i k e / 3 m i l e r u n 1 : 0 2 ; 0 0

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Te r ro r i sm In The Un i t ed S ta tesBy Doug Miller

After dinner, you could sit and watch TV in the comfortand warmth of your living room. Catch a game or perhaps catch upon intemational news. In a city, you may see ambulances racingby, with their sirens wailing - chaos in the street. The woundedbeing pulled from collapsed rubble. You may even see the coveredcorpses of the less fortunate.

Radical fundamentalists claim responsibility for thesesenseless acts. Political, religious -- find a cause - spill someblood. Pick a location on the globe: Somalia, Lebanon, NorthernIreland, and the new states along the Adriatic. Too bad, you mightsay. How horrible, perhaps. Hit the remote.

Our countiy, as a whole, could never associate our societyat any time in any place with these unconscionable acts ofterrorism. However, in the last three years, we are feeling whatother countries surely have become accustomed to. We seemed sofar removed from that type of horror. They found our soft side andnow are too close to home. First, the tragedy in the World TradeCenter. Then, the heartbreak in the Heartland. Little more that ayear has passed since Oklahoma City. The United States was justbeginning to heal from the hurt, only to find itself injured againwith the suspicions from the TWA flight 800 tragedy. With theopening ceremonies of the Olympics two days later, the joys andcelebration came to offer small relief from the grief of 230 losts o u l s .

The Olympics were to exemplify the best of mankind, tounify a world. And, for sixteen days, it would restore some faith forus. In warring Greek city-states, a call for a cease-fire was in orderto honor Olympia with the best warriors in competition. Imaginea cease-fire in 1940? Perhaps after sixteen days of peace, worldleaders would have had time to mull

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over the consequences of resuming a terrible war and possibly savemillions of lives. Ah, but that is just a fantasy!

However, the whole image was tarnished in Berlin. Thenthere was the tragedy in Munich, Now the games came to Atlanta,and those sorts of things wouldn't happen here, right? We weresafe from harm within the confines of the Olympic fortress. Whilejust outside, at Centennial Park, our sense of security for this andfuture United States' hosted Olympic games was forever shattered.Whether it was the act of one or many, it came as anembarrassment to the global audience.

Just what makes the Games so appealing to militants whofeel their causes so justified? Arab terrorists at Munichaccomplished nothing for their cause, but instead brought death toinnocent athletes and themselves. How can we deter a potentialdisaster from occurring at the hands of extremists? Somesuggest keeping the Games in a neutral country, such as Greece.I doubt that they could absorb the heavy financial burden every fouryears. Could they ensure a safe passage for all involved? In theOlympic Village? In the public buildings? The airports?

Inevitably, the Games go on, and with the Games go Hopeand Peace. These are the principles that have guided the modernOlympics through one hundred years of worldwide acceptance.We must not let the acts of a few break the movement, yet theseacts should make the movement stronger. Perhaps all of thenations, especially the super power, medal-hungry countries likethe United States, Russia and China should pause a moment, justone moment, to remember that there is more to these games thanjust winning. It is the miracle of joining and promoting peace.

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Up Close And Personal At The OlympicsBy Vinnie Juliano

I must apologize to our die hard runners, but the women's gold soccer matcli was more exciting than Michael Johnson's final400. Come to think of it, Marie Perec's gold run was too. She is prettier than Michael, anyway!

For those of you who did not know, I volunteered my time and vacation to spend three weeks I Georgia for the Olympic games aspart of their security team. I haven't paid much attention to any of our past Olympics, but I did take notice when '96 was scheduled forAtlanta, GA. So, being so close to home, I took advantage. Awhile back, in a trade magazine, I found out that the Atlanta committee forthe Olympic games was looking for active or retired police officers from around the world, seeking volunteers for 21 to 34 days. Wewould be part of their security force, unarmed but in uniform (theirs. . .and ugly!). I've been a police officer for a long time now, and thethought of being in a uniform but unarmed was a little disconcerting. I really didn't know what to expect, or what my role would be, butthis caught my interest because of the opportunity. I applied two years ago, and was accepted in the Fall of'95.

The University of Georgia in Athens was my home for three weeks - in a dorm, eating the school cafeteria food. That, to mysurprise, was very good. Boy, did 1 feel pampered! Over 2,000 police officers from 56 nations represented this security team. It didprovide some great networking for me. My venue responsibility was the Stone Mountain Cycle Velodrome and Archery competitions. Inbetween times, I witnessed some pretty exciting events. If any of you wish to ride around on this Velodrome track, beware: Yourcompetition bike will have no brakes or gears, and on the 42 degree incline, you must maintain at least 18 mph to make it around.

Ail said and done, never have I experienced sports before such as these games provided. In a word, they were great! Besidesbeing able to get to the Olympic track one evening to witness, among others, Mr. Johnson's final 400, li went back for the closingceremonies. That night a thought came to mind as I wished I could put sneakers on, leave the gate at which 1 was stationed and sprint ontothe track. That would have been a cool picture. What 1 did do, was stand on the track with all the athletes as they poured into the center ofthe field. 1 looked p and around, watching this great spectacle, and wondered in awe at how great we entertain ourselves. The closing wasa terrific show. With an infectious electricity from 86,000 fans, 1 felt it a privilege to be there.

Oh! By the way, anybody want to trade some Olympic pins?1 9

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M r. B l a i r C u l l e n1875 Glen Rock StreetYorktown Heights, NY 10598

Taconic Road Runners ClubBox 99Baldwin Place, NY 10505

Dear Doug Miller,I wish to thank you and all the members of the

Taconic Road Runners Club for awarding me the 1996 TRRCScholarship. I am overwhelmed by your generosity andextremely thankful to have been chosen as a winner. I cannotbelieve that running (the activity I enjoy most!) Could win mesuch an award!

I'm truly thanlful for your kindness and consider it anhonor to have been chosen as the recipient of this award.

Sincerely,B l a i r C u l l e n

P.S. I'm looking forward to the Biathlon August 4 th!(Editor's note: Blair had a tremendous race on August 4th. Seethe biathlon story and photos.)

Filling In The Gapsfrom Larry Lenahan

Since writing the article about the Club's history whichappeared in the last issue of TRL, I've heard from numerousmembers who have shared with me their views on the mission ofTRRC. These conversations and letters have been quiteenjoyable. One letter, from Phil Karpinsky, which the editor isreproducing below is especially interesting, since it illustratesthe evolution of Taconic from a different perspective - one that Ihad not been aware of Phil mentions two individuals whodefinitely had involvement in the Club early on. My apologiesfor not mentioning them as part of the founders' group.Although I know Herb and Dick, I was not fully aware of theircontributions to running and TRRC. In order to fill in the gapsin TRRC's history, I am requesting members and friends of theClub to share with me any documentation you have of events thathave occurred over the years - from the true embryonic phasethrough today. Copies of old newsletters, newspaper articles,entry blanks and flyers of any type will be helpful. They will bereturned to the sender as long as I know where to mail them.Personal experiences are also welcome. My address is 548Long Pond Road, Mahopac, NY 10541. Once 1 think I havereceived most of them, I will try to develop the document.T h a n k s !

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Westchester Track & Field and Cross CountryOfficials AssociationJuly 10

Dear Larry,Ijust finished reading your article in the July 1996

Taconic Road Runners bi-monthly publication, "Taconic RoadRunners on The Threshold of Adulthood," andfound it to bevery informative. However, I do take exception to the exclusionof some of the charter members who were not given their due.

The first is myself I was the founder of the gradeschool cross country program which I began in 1967 atLakeland High School under the sponsorship of the Shrub OakA.C I did this for a selfish reason. I was Cross Country coachat LHS and 1 wanted to build up the program, so I began aseries of short races for 7th and 8th grade boys. Later, 1 addedon grades 4 to 8. As things progressed, I even included girls.About this time, the Yorktown and Mahopac Athletic Clubsasked to be included. The program as it exists today wajformulated by the original charter members: Jim Riendeau,Yorktown H.S. Track and Cross Country Coach, Herb Hillaryand John Chhstensen of Mahopac, and myself A little later,Dan Caffrey came upon the scene to round out the fore-fathersof this program. With the inclusion of the North Salem area,the program was off and running and has continued under theauspices of the aforementioned groups and directors. Later,the evolving Taconic Road Runners became established andthese races became a part of a very successful track venture inNorthern Westchester and Putnam counties. The races wererestricted to the upper part of the county because there was aspecial needfor them. The rest of the county had their ownprograms, and we wanted to establish our own. I just felt I hadto set the record straight and give credit to a number of peopleresponsible for a program that is approaching its 30thanniversary. Enclosed, find some newspaper clippings whichmention the originators of school kids cross country racing.

Truly yours,Phil Karpinsky

(Editor's note: The letterhead of this letter lists the officers of theWestchester Track & Field and Cross Country OfficialsAssoc ia t i on :

President, Phil Karpinsky of Peekskill;Vice President, Irv Danzig of Rye, NY;Secretary, John Casarella of Shelton, CT;Treasurer, William Grason of White Plains, NY.)

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Taconic Masters Cruise At Club Team ChampionshipBy Phil Manski

The Taconic Masters easily outdistanced the field at the NYRRC Club Team Championship held in Central Park on July21, gaining double points in both the NYRRC and MAC Grand Prix series. After the 487 open and masters runners crossed the 5mile finish line, Taconic had a low masters score of 386, followed by Witold's (718) and Central Park (740). NeighboringWestchester finished in fourth with 812, although they did win both open male and female team titles, along with crowning bothindividual titlests with an amazing number of their runners coming from Irvington (at least that's what the results sheet said).

Steve Calidonna led the way in 26:44, beating long time nemesis Jaime Palacios, but falling just behind Luis Tipan tofinish second master. Paul Fendler (27:34), Nick Caswell (27:51), Joe Porcaro (28:33) and Scott Abercrombie (28:45) completedthe five masters scorers, with Bob Briglio (29:13) and Ken Filmanski (no relation) in 30:08 also scoring for the ten deep open teamwhich finished n inth.

The remaining 40 year olds who made the trip and displaced masters runners from other teams were Paul Pacchiana(30:22), Vic Politano (30:27), Gary Steinel (31:01), Tony Galfano (injured in 31:03), Bronislaw Czech (32:48), Jim Martin(34:32), Ray Marrero (36:30) and Kevin Moran (42:07).

Next on the agenda for this talented team is the Manhattan Hispanic Half-marathon on August 11, followed by the Oceanto Sound and Lake Winnipasaukee road relays in September. Three victories in three attempts is not unreasonable to expect.

L e t t e r s

June 25, 1996Dear Taconic Road Runners Club,

Thank you very much for giving me the"Hooked on Running" Scholarship. I am veryencouraged by your organization and its support ofpassion and dedication in running, I will rememberyour kindness as I run in Amherst College.

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At Peekskili's Depew Park TrackOver 400 Chi ld ren Run Each Year !

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Sponsored by the Peekskill Department of Human Services& The Taconic Road Runners Club

Funded by the Peekskill/Cortlandt Running Fund &Supported by the Peekskill Herald

For Children in Grades 1-6 Only

Registration; For Grades 1-3: 9-9:30 A.M.(First Race at 9:30 A.M.)For Grades 4-6: 9:30-10 A.M.

E n t r y F e e : $ 2 . 0 0Registration is near the concession stand/swimming pool.

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Nominations Sought:Member of the Year, 1996

Nominations are invited for the 1996 TRRCMember of the Year. Nominations may be by formalletter, addressed to the TRRC Board of Directors, P.O.Box 99, Baldwin Place, NY 10505, or informally, byspeaking with any of the board members (hopefully,they will remember what you tell them!).

Member of the Year is awarded to the personwho most exemplifies the spirit of TRRC: supportingthe club, its members and its activities. This is a clubof many outstanding members. Be sure to nominatethose you feel have made the club one you are proud tobelong to. Let them know you appreciate their efforts,and that they have helped you enjoy the club more.This award will be presented at the Annual TRRCDinner Dance in November.

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Club Team ChampionshipCentral Park, New York City, July 21, 1996

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1 2 6 5 Robert Briglio 4 6 29:13 5 : 5 0

1 6 2 19 Ken Filmanski 4 2 3 0 : 0 8 6 : 0 11 6 5 7 6 Bill Foley 3 6 30:1! 6:021 7 6 81 Roy Altman 3 9 3 0 : 2 0 6 : 0 41 7 8 2 2 P a u l P a c c h i a n a 4 2 3 0 : 2 2 6 : 0 4184 9 V i c t o r P o l i t a n o 4 5 3 0 : 2 7 6 : 0 5194 4 J a c k B r c n n a n 5 4 3 0 : 4 8 6 : 0 92 0 7 2 7 Gar)' Steincl 4 3 3 1 : 0 1 6 : 1 22 0 9 11 Tony Galfano 4 8 3 1 : 0 3 6 : 1 22 1 5 1 0 0 Laureano Reyes 3 5 3 1 : 1 0 6 : 1 42 1 9 5 R i c h N a s h 5 2 3 1 : 1 8 6 : 1 52 5 9 11 7 Gregory Gleason 3 8 3 2 : 2 2 6 : 2 82 6 8 9 Edward McCarthy 5 3 3 2 : 3 9 6 : 3 12 7 2 10 Gary Struve 51 3 2 : 4 1 6 : 3 22 8 2 21 B r o n i s i a w C z e c h 4 7 3 2 : 4 8 6 : 3 33 3 8 3 0 J i m M a r t i n 4 8 3 4 : 3 2 6 : 5 43 4 9 78 Chris Slagle 2 4 3 4 : 5 5 6 : 5 93 8 5 19 Josh Knight 5 0 3 6 : 2 5 7 : 1 7

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T R R C W o m e n i n t i m e o r d e r :S e x Afie N a m e Af?e T i m e P a c e / M i l eP lace P l a c e6 3 Tara Maguire 2 7 2 9 : 4 2 5 : 5 69 6 Allesandra Lynch 3 0 2 9 : 5 8 5 : 5 623 13 E l s a S t o c k e r 3 8 3 1 : 3 5 6 : 1 94 9 3 0 B a r b a r a D r i t l a n 3 0 3 3 : 3 3 6 : 4 25 6 18 Nancy Venegas 2 9 3 3 : 5 1 6 : 4 665 8 Debra Kenney 4 0 3 4 : 2 5 6 : 5 36 7 2 0 D e n i s e L u t r i c k 2 9 3 4 : 3 4 6 : 5 47 8 4 2 S a r a h C o l l i n s 3 6 3 5 : 1 9 7 : 0 37 9 4 3 Margie Katt 3 8 3 5 : 2 0 7 : 0 41 0 8 2 8 J o a n n B i r r i t t e l l a 2 7 3 6 : 5 8 7 : 2 3111 12 L e e S a r o k e n 4 8 3 7 : 0 9 7 : 2 511 2 13 Nancy Young 4 0 3 7 : 3 2 7 : 3 011 3 4 M e l a n i e B c n v e n u e 5 2 3 7 : 3 3 7 : 3 01 2 0 5 C a r o l H a n s e n 5 0 3 8 : 1 7 7 : 3 91 5 2 71 Greta Olsson 3 9 4 2 : 0 2 8 : 2 41 6 3 75 Gia Boiilos 3 6 4 4 . 2 3 8 : 5 21 6 4 11 K a t h l e e n D ' O t t a v i o 5 4 4 4 : 2 4 8 : 5 21 7 0 14 J o a n n e B e r t r a m 5 0 4 5 : 4 9 9 : 0 9

The focus of the day was fun and camaraderie - with lots of foodthrown in to make it a typical Taconic festivity!

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Saturday, October 26, 4:00 P.M.FDR State Park, Yorktown Heights, NY

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Awards in All RRCA Age GroupsRace Fees:* $15 Race Day

Tee-shirts to first 125 registrants

$13 Pre-registration received by October 19$12 Pre-registration for TRRC members

(*$5 from each entry fee will be donated to "My Sister's Place." Additional contributions are appreciated.)Race D i r ec to r s :

Joanna Nash (914) 248-6666; Lee Saroken (914) 666-8712

D i r e c t i o n s :Take laconic State Parkway to FDR State Park Exit (first exit south of Route 202). Registration will be held inParking Lot #1.

Women's Distance Festival - Oct. 26. 1996 - Race Registration

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I know that running a road race is a potentially hazardous activity. 1 should not enter and run unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abideby any decision of a race official relative to my ability to safely complete the run. I assume all risks associated with running in this event including, but notlimited to falls, contact with other participants, the effects of the weather, including high heat and/or humidity, traffic and the conditions of the road, all suchrisks 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, andanyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release FDR State Park, the Taconic Road Runners Club, and all sponsors, their representatives andsuccessors 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 orcarelessness on the part of the persons named in this w^aiver. I grant permission to all of the foregoing to use any photographs, motion pictures, recordings,or any other record of this event for any legitimate purpose. I understand that bicycles, skateboards, baby joggers, roller skates or blades, animals, and radioheadsets are not allowed in the race and I will abide by this guideline.Signature

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Mail registration and payment to: TRRC, PO Box 99, Baldwin Place, NY 10505(optional)

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New York City Marathon Bus

The New York City Marathon is coming: Sundayy November 10^ 1996Arrive at the start - among friends and in the comfort of a TRRC chartered bus!

Date; Sunday, November 3, 1996P i c k - u p P o i n t s : ( i n d i c a t e o n c h e c k ) B u s F a r e : T R R C M e m b e r s - $ 1 5 . 0 0

1 . J a n P e e k S q u a r e , P e e k s k i l l , 6 A . M . N o n - M e m b e r s - $ 2 5 . 0 02. Downing Park, 6:15 A.M.3. Rtes. 35 & 100 (SW comer) 6:30 A.M. Reservations Required! Call Ed McLaughlin4 . R o c k y ' s D e l i , M i l l w o o d , 6 : 3 5 A . M . ( 9 1 4 ) 2 4 4 - 8 5 4 4

Arrival at Fort Wadsworth at approximately 7:45 A.M.Departures for return trip: From Lincoln Center at 5:30 P.M.

(If second bus is available, a second departure will occur at 7:30 P.M.)Mail check to: TRRC - Marathon Bus, P.O. Box 99, Baldwin Place, NY 10505 (checks payable to TRRC)Deadl ine: October 25, 1996

Join the Party!TRRC has reserved a suite at the Mayflower Hotel, Central Park West & 62nd Street.

Re f reshmen ts as usua l .

Showers are available. Bring soap & towel.The cost is $10/person whether you eat or not. (We still have to pay for the room),

Send payment with bus fare (payable to TRRC).

Taconic's Age GroupCross-Country SeriesT R L S a l u t e s

J o a n n a N a s h

Joanna Nash is found behind the scencs and behindthe camera at almost c\er>' Taconic event. Riirciy catchingthe limelight herself, Joanna l\as not only managed to catchnumerous nienibers enjoying the sport of ninning and itscelebrations, but she has photographed tlieni and submittedprints to the editor in a most appreciated timely fashion!

Many race directors have said as they submit thearticles about their races: "I'm sorry 1 don't have anypictures. " Thankfully, Joanna usually does! Be sure to tellher thanks - not only for being there, not only for taking thepictures, but for geUing them developed and delivered intime for publication so we can all enjoy them. The TRLeditor is most grateful!

Sundays: October 13 (Rte. 202 Yorktowii)October 20 (Somers High School)October 27 (Blue Mt. Reservation,

Pecks kill)

9:00 A.M. - 5K for 15 year olds and older9:30 A.M. - 1/4 mile (5-6 year olds)

1/2 mile (7-8 year olds)3/4 mile (9-10 year olds)I mile (11-14 year olds)

Plus: "Rug Rat Ramble" for Toddlers & Preschoolers

For more informat ion, contactG e n e C a d m a n ( 9 1 4 ) 2 4 5 - 6 2 2 5J o h n H a l l i n a n ( 9 1 4 ) 7 3 9 - 2 2 6 8

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John A lbanese Pu l l s O f f A Grea t WinBy Larry Lenahan

August 4th proved to be an excellent day for the MahopacBiathlon. John Albanese won this year's open male division of theBiathlon in a stellar time of26:08. Bonnie Jean Regan moved outof the age groupings and into the female open division with a firstplace time of 34:58. Congratulations to both of you!

I don't know if this was John's best time ever, but it is thebest time since I've been the race director of this event. In the

previous three years, starting with 1993 and each succeeding year,his times have not deviated much. In 1993 it was 27:14, 1994 animprovement to 26:54, and in 1995 a bit slower, but again, in firstplace at 28:33.

Brad Leach won the lead bathing suit award for thesecond year, but only by a couple of strokes. Steve Quinn disputesthat it was even close, since he believes he out paced Brad real wellin the water, but he came in a strong second. (You know what thatmeans about his run, then!)

Thank you one and all: participants and volunteers, formaking this a great year. Participant was up a bit, which meansthere's still an interest in this unique club event, something I wasconcerned about. The Club membership supported the event bydelivering the requisite number of volunteers needed to carry it off.Because of its special features, it takes about twenty dedicatedpeople to do the job right, which is how Taconic does the job.Special thanks to Katy Quinn, Ed McLaughlin and my wife Maryfor standing in for me in recruiting the volunteers. Another personwho deserves thanks is my daughter Joanne. She came up withidea of using "noodles," those tubular colored flotation thingsyou've probably seen in the stores. Using the "noodles"accomplishes many things: a quicker set-up time, an easier swimcourse to follow, and they're reusable, which helps the Club putmore money back into future races. (Special thanks to the Nashesfor storage!) I am also grateful to my son Kevin for the design ofthis year's logo for the tee-shirts and his creation of the awards.

Based on some recent conversations, the Club may findinterest in the Biathlon increasing in the next few years. See younext year!

T i m e

1 . 2 6 : 0 8

2. 27:453 . 2 8 : 0 9

4 . 3 0 : 3 1

5 . 3 0 : 3 7

6 . 3 1 : 1 6

7 . 3 1 : 1 7

8 . 3 1 : 1 8

9 . 3 2 : 0 8

1 0 . 3 2 : 2 51 1 . 3 2 : 3 4

12. 32:361 3 . 3 2 : 3 71 4 . 3 3 : 0 8

1 5 . 3 3 : 1 5

1 6 . 3 3 : 1 6

1 7 . 3 3 : 3 4

18. 33:521 9 . 3 4 : 1 6

2 0 . 3 4 : 4 3

21. 34:5122. 34:552 3 . 3 4 : 5 8

2 4 . 3 5 : 0 8

2 5 . 3 6 : 2 6

N a m e

John AlbaneseBlair CullenChris GroomA l l e n B r i t v a n

Kyle TrocollaLarry PhillipsBob LikinsJerry DeRosaPeter ScalaMatt CullenM a r k S c h o e n h e r r

Steve MacKayJohn DonnellyA l f r e d o To b i n

Stephen M. LazareMauricio VenegasTom McCruddenTony GalfaanoMike WodrowGary GlassmanKevin ClickThomas ScalaBonnie Jean ReganM a t t M c C r u d d e n

John Rooney

A w a r d

1 s t m a l e M 3 0 - 3 9

2nd male M 15-183 r d m a l e M 1 9 - 2 9

1 s t M 4 0 - 4 9

I s l M 1 9 - 2 9

1 s t M 3 0 - 3 9

2 n d M 4 0 - 4 9

I s t M 1 5 - 1 8

2 n d M 3 0 - 3 9

2 n d 1 5 - 1 8

3 r d M 3 0 - 3 9

2 n d M 4 0 - 4 9

2 n d M 1 9 - 2 9

M 3 0 - 3 9

M 3 0 - 3 9

M 3 0 - 3 9

1 s t M 5 0 - 5 9

M 4 0 - 4 9

M 3 0 - 3 9

M 3 0 - 3 9

M 3 0 - 3 9

M 3 0 - 3 9

1 s t f e m a l e F 1 5 - 1 8

3 r d M 1 9 - 2 9

2 n d M 5 0 - 5 9

T o w n

S. Salem, NYYorktown Hts, NYWhite Plains, NYPleasantville, NYNewtown, CTPoughkeepsie, NYShort Hills, NJ

Mohegan Lake, NYBayside, NYYorktown Hts., NYScarsdale, NYPutnam Valley, NYBronx, NYBr iarc l i f f , NYPleasantvil le, NYBrewster, NYOmaha, NEBPeekskill, NYRye, NYChappaqua, NYMt. Kisco, NYFloral Park, NY

Mahopac, NYOmaha, NEBMahopac, NY

2 6 . 3 6 : 3 6

2 7 . 3 6 : 3 9

2 8 . 3 7 : 1 0

2 9 . 3 7 : 1 2

3 0 . 3 7 : 1 4

3 1 . 3 7 : 2 2

32. 37:303 3 . 3 7 : 3 8

3 4 . 3 7 : 5 6

3 5 . 3 8 : 1 1

3 6 . 3 8 : 1 9

3 7 . 3 8 : 3 6

3 8 . 3 8 : 4 3

3 9 . 3 9 : 4 5

4 0 . 3 9 : 5 2

4 1 . 4 0 : 1 4

4 2 . 4 0 : 3 5

43. 41:284 4 . 4 1 : 4 6

4 5 . 4 1 : 4 8

4 6 . 4 2 : 1 1

4 7 . 4 2 : 1 8

4 8 . 4 2 : 2 8

4 9 . 4 2 : 4 5

5 0 . 4 2 : 4 6

5 1 . 4 3 : 0 9

5 2 . 4 4 : 0 8

5 3 . 4 4 : 0 9

5 4 . 4 4 : 2 3

5 5 . 4 4 : 2 7

5 6 . 4 4 : 3 5

5 7 . 4 5 : 0 6

5 8 . 4 5 : 1 5

5 9 . 4 6 : 5 3

6 0 . 5 0 : 2 1

6 1 . 5 0 : 4 2

Dave O'TooleP e d r o P e r e i r a

D a v i d A n t o n i o

O w e n M c C r u d d e n

Betty PressR o b e r t a B r i l l

R u d i E i n h o m

Wil l iam KressTo m E i n h o r n

C h r i s W i n c h e l l

M 4 0 - 4 9

M 3 0 - 3 9

M 3 0 - 3 9

1 s t M 6 0 - 6 9

2nd female F 19-293 r d f e m a l e F 5 0 - 5 9

2 n d M 6 0 - 6 9

M 3 0 - 3 9

M 3 0 - 3 9

M 4 0 - 4 9

Carol Tiso-Anderson 1st F 40-49V i n c e V e l t r e

Terri SonnenclarRyan McCormickE r i c h M i e t h n e r

Katy D. QuinnJ o e B a c o

Craig HuckabyA l a n M a r m o r

M a t t h e w B r o w n

Meghan QuinnR i c h a r d M i l l e r

Brad KnisleyJane KuklevskyJohn OrrNicholas WhitesideR o s s G r a s s o

M o s e s S a l a m a

B r a d L e a c h

Steve QuinnO w e n M c C r u d d e n

B a r b a r a C u l l e n

Sarah Hughes

M 3 0 - 3 9

1s t F 30 -39

I s t M < 1 4

M 4 0 - 4 9

2 n d F 4 0 - 4 9

M 3 0 - 3 9

M 4 0 - 4 9

M 4 0 - 4 9

M 1 9 - 2 9

1s t F 19 -29

3rd M 50-59M 1 9 - 2 9

1st F <14

3 r d M 6 0 - 6 9

M 3 0 - 3 9

M 6 0 - 6 9

M 6 0 - 6 9

M 4 0 - 4 9

M 4 0 - 4 9

M 1 9 - 2 9

3 r d F 4 0 - 4 9

2 n d F 3 0 - 3 9

Christina Marie Giliigan 2nd F 19-29Alice Kupczynska 3rd F 19-29F r a n k S c h m i d t M 5 0 - 5 9

Mohegan Lake, NYPort Washington, NYMahopac, NYShrub Oak, NYMahopac, NYBronx, NYKatonah, NYPeekskill, NYProspect, CTMahopac, NYHyde Park, NYPoughkeepsie, NYMamaroneck, NYSt. James. NYWassaic, NYMahopac, NYPort Washington, NYS. Pasadena, CAYorktown, NYThronwood, NYMahopac, NYMontgomery, NYAustin, TXBrewster. NYSomers, NYPort Washington, NYWhite Plains, NYPutnam Valley, NYSomers, NYMahopac, NYShrub Oak, NYYorktown Hts., NYBronx, NYStony Point, NYNew York, NY

Mahopac, NY

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1996 Mahopac Biathlon

6 Competitors left lo right, top to bottom:Bonnie Jean Regan, Betty Press, Rudi Einhorn, Katy Quinn, OwenMcCrudden, Barbara Blair, Tony Galfano, Brad Leach, Steve Quinn, BlairCullen, an unidentified mnner and winner: John Albanese.

-photos by Joanna Nash

A n n u a l T R R CD i n n e r - D a n c e

Friday, November 87 P.M. - Midnight

Come and join your friends fora night of good foody music andfun at the Cortland Colonial Restaurant& Catering - 4 Old Albany Post RoadPeekskilly New York(Call (914) 739 3900for directions)

7 - S P.M.: Hot and Cold Hors d'oeuvres8 PM, - Midnight: Dinner and Dancing

Dinner: Fresh Fruit, Salad, Choice of Prime Rib, Chicken,Pasta Primavera or Fish de JourBaked Potato, Fresh Vegetables

D e s s e r t

Coffee, Brewed Decaf, Herbal TeasBeer, Wine and Soda Provided All Night

(Cash Bar for Liquor)

Don't forget to bring any interesting picturesfrom the past years races!

Come and make some new friends!

Return Reservations to; Christine and Fred Reger, 8 Oskar Drive Mahopac, N.Y. 10541Phone #(914) 621-1601

Reservations: $70.00/couple. ($35.00/single) Checks payable to TRRC

N a m e : P h o n e

N ame:

Entree choice (check one for each person)Ch icken Bee f F i sh Vege ta r ian (Pas ta Pr imavera )Ch icken Bee f F i sh Vege ta r ian (Pas ta Pr imavera )

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Marathon Training AtThe Pumphouse

Saturday mornings find numerous TaconicRoad Runners continuing to gather at the"pumphouse" parking lot. At 7:30 A.M.. the trekacross the Gate House Bridge begins, and they're olT,. .to run 7, 8, 9, 10,... or 20+ miles. Thanks toJoanne Bertram and Bob Daubenbis. water has beenset out at the "mailboxes" and the "triangle" byTRRC members. (Dan Moffitt appears to be in thelead for the prestigious Super Waterstop Award thisyear. Coolers filled with iced Gatorade and freshwater, as well as an array of snacks were laid out theweek he was in charge.) Greg Diamond and NancyYoung often set up an additional waler/Gatorade stopat the end of the aqueduct course which is muchappreciated by those who like the softer surface andcool shade of that course.

Whatever distance you'd like to run.whatever the pace you'd like to hold, whatever thetype of nui you'd like to have, you'll find someone toshare it with on Saturday mornings at thepumphouse. Everyone is welcome. Just show up andintroduce yourself!Direciions: From the Taconic Parkway, exit atUnderbil l Avenue and head Southwest toward Croton.Turn left at Route 129 (OldCroton Lake Road.) Goapproximately 1.5 miles to the Gate House Bridge.You'll see cars in the parking lot (by about 7:25 A.M.).

Ta c o n i c s B e s t N a t i o n a l

ChampionBy Steve Ouinn

With the Putnam County Classic 8-milcr inthe capable liands of Fred Rcgcr in Mahopac, fourTaconics traveled to southern New Jersey to run theannual Pinelands 4 mile race on July 4, Just a shorttrip from Long Beach Island the Taconic foursomemet the challenge. Although challenger Harr\'Politics listed impressive accomplishments including being an Olympic torch-bearer and senior champion, national record holder in the 1500 meters andwinner of 4 gold medals in mnning at the seniorchampionships last year, he was not up to theTaconic challenge. The TRRC foursome of Steveand Katy Quinn. Fred Loelifelm and "Joe" OwenMcCmdden took an early lead and never lookedback. Owen said he thought he would never see arunner he feared more than P ierce Brennan, bu t

Harr>' was the MAN, Not this July 4th though, nosir. 86 year old Harrv* Polities fell to the mightyTaconic foursome. Rudi: you only have to nm for 26more years to reach this milestone. Joe Handleman:now you have a goal.

We talked to Harry afterwards. He is truly a lively young man. He allowed a picture of us with the 3 V2 pound torch he carriedin the Olympic torch run this year. Harr>' told us how he lowered the 1500 meter mark for his age group by around 4 minutes to about10 minutes. In addition to winning gold medals in four mnning events, he also won a gold and silver in swimming. God bless you Harry.You are an inspiration to us all.

Left to right: Fred Loehfelm, Katy Quinn, Fred Polities, Steve Ouinn & OwenMcCrudden with the 1996 Olympic torch. -photo by Pat Dady

Taconic Road Runners ClubP.O. Box 99Baldwin Place, New York 10505

Membership Appl icat ionRenewal Address Change

AddressS t r e e t C i t y S t a t e Z i p C o d e

D a t e o f B i r t h / / .

Membership Desired: Student (Under 19) ($10.00) Make checks payable to;I n d i v i d u a l ( $ 1 5 . 0 0 ) Ta c o n i c R o a d R u n n e r s

F a m i l y ( $ 2 5 . 0 0 ) a n d m a i l t o a b o v e a d d r e s s(TRRC occasionally is asked to supply its mailing list to other running organizations and events, it you do not want the aboveinformation accessed in this way, please indicate here: )Tell us a little about yourself so we can get to know vou better (optional infonmation):W h e n d i d y o u s t a r t r u n n i n g ? F a v o r i t e r a c e F a v o r i t e d i s t a n c e r a c eWhere do you most enjoy running?What time of day do you usually run? What is your current running goal?

What do you enjoy most about running?

Other thoughts, ideas, suggestions:W h e r e d o y o u w o r k ? O c c u p a t i o n :Which of the following volunteer opportunities intaest you?

Race directing Race support Sponsorship committee Water support for traininA r t w o r k R e f r e s h m e n t c o m m i t t e e O t h e r :

Qub Meetings: The Second Wednesday of Each Month at 7:30 P.M.Teatown Reservation Qubhouse September 11, October 9, November 13

Water support for training runs

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