Newsletter of the Rockland Road Runners Volume 22, Issue 2 Fall 2006 The Runaround A Tale of Two Races Inside this issue: Women’s Distance Festival 5K - By Peggy Neil and Larry Wolf Once again we could not have turned blue, another wave of walkers waited 5 minutes before Inside Loop 2 asked for a better day for the blue arrived. It was the West- beginning their venture around nearly 250 women and girls who chester track club. As usual, we the course. came out to walk and run the welcome our friends from across Team RRR 4 flat, fast 5K around Rockland the river and are glad to see lake. The day started with the them; if only for a brief second kid’s fun run in which approxi- as they moved swiftly along the Volunteer 6 mately 20 kids ran. All were course. Column happy to cross the finish line and receive medals, ice pops and The women made an impressive showing as the lead runner and 7 donuts. Relay for Life overall 1st place finish went to We were glad to see the beautiful Charlotte Rizzo, 43, in a time of blue sky as the wonderful volun- 18:20, followed by RRR’s own Peachtree 10K 8 teers from RRR and the RFS Shelby Greany, 15, in a time of descended on the lake to set up 18:33 closely followed by Cath- Shelby Greany leading the way under the watchful eye and firm leen Ford, 20, in a time of 18:35. Marathon 10 direction of Larry Wolf. Challenge While the runners were moving - continued on page 3 As the sun rose and the sky quickly around the lake the Race Results 11 Marisa Fund 10K - By David Goldwasser It seems as though the Marisa 10K Run and our 3 mile walk. memory of my daughter, Marisa, Fund is always running into who died from the therapies "firsts.” This was our 2nd annual We were blessed with beautiful needed to cure her cancer at the 10K, but our first as an RRR weather and terrific volunteers, age of 20. Marisa was a Rock- sponsored event. It was the first all of which made for a very land Road Runner and ran in her year we funded a holiday party special day. So many people told first event at age 5. for 300 kids with cancer and me they set personal bests at the their families. It was the first run. I received over 50 e-mails I am so grateful to everyone who time we funded five research following the race and all of ran or walked and in doing so projects to find less toxic treat- them were complimentary, which helped me keep her memory ments. And it was the first time just warmed my heart. alive. - Continued on Page 3 we broke 200 participants in our The Marisa Fund honors the The Runaround Page 2 Inside Loop By Laura DiMarino Club Contacts: - President : As fall marathon training winds the track. On a long run, it is wonderful addition to the club's Laura DiMarino down, memories of the summer important to hydrate, and I look racing calendar. The flat fast [email protected] training months come to mind. forward to the refueling stations double loop around the lake gen- Vice President : Both new and old members alike placed along the route by Ernie. I erated numerous personal bests Ernest Joseph have been meeting at the fishing sometimes wonder what people and has created a buzz among station all summer long to log are thinking as they pass 30 odd runners wanting to improve their [email protected] those all-important miles. The runners spread out in packs along 10K times. With over 250 partici- Treasurer: conversations during the runs Seven Lakes Drive. They proba- pants this race looks like a win- Bernie Casserly vary, but there is always a mile or bly think we are nuts! We really ner. Race director extraordinaire treasurer@rocklandroadrunner two where the discussion turns to have a great time on these runs, Dave Goldwasser was tickled s.org the marathon and who has what and no matter your pace, you are pink that the race created in his Secretary : plans for the fall. Some are anx- not alone. daughter's memory was a huge Enilda Indyk ious about doing their first mara- success. secretary@rocklandroadruners. thon, some share their intent to Team RRR has been busy accru- org try and run a personal best. Oth- ing points in the NYRR team It didn’t end at two great races: Membership : ers are close-lipped, not wanting championship series. When we we got a third in for good luck. Fred Turk to jinx their training. Tips are are not training, we are racing. The South Nyack ten-miler and membership@rocklandroadrun shared and the veterans tell tales We have scored in every division, race director Mike Angarola cer- ners.org of the marathons they loved and and our commitment to the series tainly know how to please a Activities: those they didn’t. Rockland Road has been noticed and applauded crowd. With a record number of Cheryl Langus Runners does one thing really by New York Road Runners. We participants, beautiful weather, activities@rocklandroadrunners well and that is supporting new have been awarded preferential numerous raffles and ice cream .org marathoners, urging them along, treatment at the more prominent and ravioli at the finish, this event Track Workouts: providing training options and events such as the ING NYC is certainly not one to miss. Bernie Casserly guidance. Marathon, the NY Half Marathon A note of praise to Kathleen THE RUNAROUND and other key team events. Local Editor/Layout: Weekly track workouts are one of competitive starts will be Daly, who as Race Events Chair- Bill Carpenter the options available to members, awarded to our more elite racers, person rolls her sleeves up at Staff who have been taking advantage and our representation in the club every race, ensuring that they go off like clockwork. Ann Singer, Frank Dickinson, of the organized training sessions. points meets really makes us feel Sue Theise, The group varies in size depend- part of the competitive commu- To all our volunteers, thank you Jim Malone, Cheryl Langus, ing on weather. Bernie Casserly nity. Shawn Frederick, Jessica for your service. The Turkey coordinates and supervises the Dovico, Joyce Magee, K. Trot is next, and I hope you all Davies workouts and Jesse Hackell and Speaking of fun races, the Women’s Distance Festival was a can spend your time with your Advertising: Bill Fortune have provided him carnival of excitement. Race RRR family on Thanksgiving Debbie Frederick with support. Sometimes you will Directors Peggy Neil and Larry morning. Race Events Chairperson: see Larry Beckerle, Jamie Kemp- ton and Dave Billings either as- Wolf really did a great job. The Kathleen Daly sisting on the sidelines or joining race was great, the prizes were plentiful, and Dave Badolato in a Counsel: the workout. We have already Teresa Kenny, Esq. seen the benefits of this training Tux was the icing on a spectacu- as members run the local races lar cake. The volunteers were Club Clothing: and complete in fall marathons excellent and the atmosphere was Marie Killeen jubilant. Over $8,000 was raised with excellent results. for The Rockland Family Shelter, The off-site long runs in Harri- the most ever for this race. man provided a scenic reprieve Laura DiMarino from loops around the lake and The Marisa Fund 10K was a Fall 2006 Page 3 Women’s Distance Festival 5K - continued from page 1 Debbie Frederick and Elizabeth mittee that such an event hap- Barrett-Ale took off from the start pens. Many thanks for EVERY- in what you might have thought THING to Claudia Cohen, Deb- was an attempt to catch the run- bie Frederick, Enilda Indyk, ners. They moved along the Marie Killeen, Kathy Daly and, course with great speed and com- the newest addition to speed dial petitive drive as Frederick, 49, on my phone, co race director took the lead and finished in Larry Wolf. 34:07 followed by Barrett-Ale, 46, in 34:21 with Ann Singer, 62, Thank you also to the volunteers not far behind in a time of 36:56. from RRR who helped out on race day. Not one person went A great day was had by all. unnoticed and we appreciate There were special walker raffles every one of you. Thank you to and runner raffles as well as an the volunteers from the RFS auction (in its inaugural year). especially Billie Cronin who Look for an even bigger and bet- jumped right in and took charge ter auction next year. Remember of the auction. to bring your money. We look forward to July 14, 2007 The day was certainly special for when we will make the clubs all those who participated. The oldest race even bigger and better beautiful t-shirt, once again de- as we celebrate the 20th Anniver- signed by RRR member Claudia sary of the Women’s Distance Cohen, was outstanding. Aside Festival. from the lovely perks, beautiful day and super race, more impor- tantly, over $8000 was raised to benefit the Rockland Family Shelter. It is not without a great deal of effort on the part of the race com- RRR’s top finishers at the Marisa Fund 10K start Marisa Fund 10K - continued from page 1 The Marisa Fund was created in patient; and second, to provide response to an outpouring of grief financial assistance to the many caused by the sad and untimely families who need help defraying death of my daughter, Marisa, at the direct and indirect costs of the age of 20 from Hodgkin's these treatments.