Congrats to Our Race Teams, the Men's Led by Captain Juan Oliveras, and Our Women's Team
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th The 6 Edition – Winter 2011 - 2012 The Long Island Road Runners PO Box 232 East Meadow, New York 11554 www.lirrc.org Club Hotline: 516-569-4959 As always, this newsletter is dedicated to the memories of Jack Dowling, Co-Founder and Past President, and Eunice Harris, Secretary/Treasurer. 1 FRED HASLETT PRESIDENT LONG ISLAND ROADRUNNERS President’s Message December 2011 Here we are again; it’s the end of the year. Where did the time go? I know we always hear people say that but it seems time is going by faster these days. There comes a time in life when we seem to reflect more on our lives and those close to us, and what they mean. 2 Running has been a big part of my life for many years, and what it has given me is priceless. Most of the things I have experienced have been wonderful. Being part of the LIRRC race team, we have put on hundreds of races over the years always doing our best to give runners what we feel that we would want in are race if we ran in it, A friendly, low cost, fun event. And with the help of quite a few talented people, we have accomplished that. In running in more races than I could ever remember over the years, and being in Eisenhower Park almost every week, I have met so many friends that I would never have met otherwise. And I am richer for it. Running is such an enriching sport, bringing people from different walks of life together by a common thread, their love of running. How lucky are we? How lucky am I. Although this may sound like someone reflecting on his life at the end of running, it is certainly anything but the end. There is much to look forward to. We are looking forward to a terrific 2012, starting with our New Year’s Day 5 Mile Hangover Run on Sunday January 1st. Last year 200 hardy souls came down to kick off the New Year right. A new year is approaching, and with that brings hope for better days. In giving thanks, I always hesitate to name names because of the fear of forgetting someone, but here goes. 3 Thanks go out to Bob Patterson (technical guru/webmeister), Colin Harris, Peter Cirona, Joyce Patterson, Kathy Agricola, Juan Oliveras, Sally Robison for being so dedicated in helping to put on race after race. And thanks to our other board members Adriana Staiano (team co-captain), Mike Ogazon (the email blaster), Jim Thornton (counsel), and Dave Philippi (big helper). Others who help make us a better club like Kevin Wizbicki (on the bike), Joe Tracy supervising the water stop, always a big relief to see him, Vera Lightfoot, so enthusiastic, Bob McVetty, the straw that stirs the drink, and of course, Dennis Boyd, who is so valuable a friend. And a big thank you to Jim Ferguson, our great newsletter editor, who does such a terrific job writing our newsletter. And also a big thanks to so many others who pitch in here and there for us. As we approach this holiday season, it’s a good time to look back, reflect, look forward to a better year, and run. On behalf of the LIRRC, I would like to wish everyone a happy and safe Christmas, Chanukah, and anything else you may celebrate. We’ll see you in the park! Fred 4 HEARD & SEEN AROUND THE PARK What male and female running friends have been seen together lately in Eisenhower, looking like a lot more than friends? They make a wonderful couple. Only thing is only one of them is single. CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR RACE TEAMS! Congrats to our race teams, the men’s led by captain Juan Oliveras, and our women’s team led by co-captains Adriana Staiano and Kathy Agricola. Each finished the year with a very respectable 4th place finish in the USATF-LI Grand Prix standings. For the women’s team, once written off, it was an especially proud finish. And 2012 is shaping up to be a great year for our teams! 5 Wacky weather as early as October 29th made us think it would be a tough winter season ahead, but no sooner did Thanksgiving come, and 2 days later on November 26th.....70 degrees! ………Another nice day for the Sunday Morning Series on November 27th...When the winter does arrive, just remember to layer-up with proper clothing and you should be able to keep your running right on target.........A week after that freak storm LIRRC was represented at the NYC Marathon by some of our best. Mike Ogazon, Ira Kaplan, Bob Monaco gave it their all on a beautiful fall day. You guys did a great job! ...Boilermaker registration opens on January 7th online. This is a great race in Utica, New York that I ran last year. It hot & hilly, guaranteed to make you swear while you’re running it. I highly recommend this race if you are looking to challenge yourself this year........ Time to make a decision on the Long Island Festival of Races! Doing the full or half? Registration is open online now.....Congratulations to Grant Radtke who was on his way to the Las Vegas Marathon held on Dec. 4th. He did a great job, finishing in 3:41 flat! He has come through big for us in scoring Grand Prix points this year...... In the January 2012 Runner’s World, the Northport Running Club and Robert Skirkanich get a nice mention…. 6 Ira Kaplan & Bob Monaco 2011 ING NYC MARATHON 7 HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL! AND HAVE A GREAT, HEALTHY NEW YEAR! FROM THE LONG ISLAND ROAD RUNNERS 8 Why not start out your LIRRC experience by contributing to our Newsletter? We are always looking for ideas, articles, photos…..well, you get the idea! Send your submissions to Jim Ferguson at [email protected]. Men’s Race Team Captain Juan Oliveras has compiled the latest list of new members, so welcome aboard! Your running will improve, and you will have a great time with the dedicated, knowledgeable members of our club! October Mona Engel, William Follett, Jill Lampasone, Chris Lynch, Caitlin Lynch, Florentina McGrath, Meital Rofe, Yves Siegel, Silvia Villeda November Kimberley Coppola, Leigh Feldman, Michael Floman, Davida Friedman, Brett Harris, Eileen Harris, Rosie Kalathakis, Dawn Larkin-Wallace, Daniel Neyland, Kevin Phelan, Jeremy Price, Ellen Thomas, Marianne Thorsen, Launette Woolford 9 YES….THIS IS OUR OWN MARGARET PERALTA “I’m very proud of my recent accomplishment. I’ve been training for a figure competition which seems to be my second love now (first of course, will always be running) I dropped 20 pounds and walked on as fit as ever. I will be competing in five figure competitions in 2012.” 10 This Month’s Pick: The Longest Fall by Lee Krinsky The Longest Fall is more than a running book; it is a book about life. It is a book about the bond that is formed between teammates, especially when dealing with terrible tragedy. Runners and non-runners will both find inspiration in overcoming heartbreak and triumphing over impossible odds. The book is beautifully written and the descriptions of running routes and parks in New York made me feel like I was there. –Runner’s Resource 11 NEW YEAR’S DAY 5 MILE HANGOVER FUN RUN Join us, members and friends alike, for our annual Hangover Run. It’s open to all runners, and it’s FREE! There will be plenty of refreshments, coffee, hot chocolate, bagels, and eggnog - and a 50/50 raffle. The fun run starts at 9:30am with our count down, then it’s off to run. No fee, no registration, no results, but we will put up the clock. We use 1 mile loops for those who don’t want to run all 5 miles. Bring the family and friends! It’s always a festive atmosphere and a great way to start the year off right! 12 Around The Track Report from Mike Ogazon on 10/16/11 Turtles Rule: You got that right Grant...6 hr Run...Marathon Distance to get a finishers medal...all the LIRRC members did the distance...they ran out of medals and will get them to us... Congrats to all...Rex and Edna were on the sidelines cheering us on and making sure we had the marathon distance completed...it was a tough race/run...rolling hills my butt...they are mountains in the back with ruts roots up and down rain off ditches...not a usual street race...this is heavy duty cross country extreme run only thing missing is a water ditch...better keep my mouth shut...LOL Turtles JUST DO IT... Congratulations to all that ran in the Oyster Bay 5k on Saturday. Also, Congratulations to team captain "The Juan" and the others who took on the tough hills at the Sunken Meadow 6 hour 60th birthday run Sunday. Juan Oliveras Northport NY 60 M 28.07 Tony Patino Seaford NY 68 M 27.97 Michael Ogazon Garden City NY 70 M 27.56 Grant Radtke E.Meadow NY 55 M 21.10 13 As the LIRRC Online Newsletter begins its second year, let’s make it the best it can be! In order for us to continue to post a quality newsletter, we ask that every LIRRC member consider submitting items in all forms – photos, articles, race reports, Q&A, and personal stories you would like to share with the running community.