National Masters Newsletter 40th Issue December 1981 $1.25 The only national publication devoted exclusively to track &"field and long distance running for men and women over age 30 1/rOOO Runners FOSTER, HAMES TOP MASTERS IN NEW YORK NEW YORK, Oct. 25—On a beautiful autumn morning, with the fall foliage near its peak and 15 televi sion cameras grinding away for a na tional TV audience, the top over- age-40 runners among the 17,000 par ticipants both turned out to be New Zealanders. Jack Foster, 49, and Robin Hames, 44, were the top male and female masters in the internationally famous race which saw 10 of the top 18 masters awards go to foreigners. The great Foster, who, at age 41 in 1973, ran the fastest marathorr ever by an over-age-40 individual, 2:11:19, gave away 9 valuable years to his com petition, yet still finished as Lst master in an excellent 2:23:55, over a minute faster than Allison Roe, who set a new women's world record of 2:25:19. A minute behind Foster, in 2:24:55 was Marco Benito, 41, of Italy. A re juvenated Fritz Mueller, 45, of New York City was the top U.S. resident among the masters in 2:25:49. The first Start of National Masters 5K In New Orleans Oct. 18. Oliver Marshall right) was 1st 40-44 In 16:01; Jim McClatchie (2805) 2nd 40-44; Phil conlinued of> page n (1480) was 1st In 30-34 group In 15:15; Ken Winn (Atlanta jersey, far Baker (2802) 3rd 40-44. Photo by Danny Thiel Packard, K/nsey 250 Compete in Set U.S. Bests National 5K Jackson, Kolda, ★ Highlights* Thatcher Set World By DANNY THIEL Results of: NEW ORLEANS, October Marks -New York Marathon 18—After months of indecision as to the confirmation of the race and a lack SANTA BARBARA, Gal. Oct. -National Masters 5K of communication with the National 3—Three world and 3 American age- -Canada vs. USA X-C Chairman, the TAC-Masters National division records were set today in the -Santa Bart>ara T&F Meet 5K Road Race became a reality. 8th annual Club West Masters track & -1981 Postal Limited funds and lack of general field meet. knowledge about Masters sports Dave Jackson, who turned 50 right One4Hour Run predicted a small turnout. But a persis after the national masters T&F cham -Skylon Marathon tent effort, on the part of many, spread pionships in August, smashed the -Avon 20K the word nationally and saturated the world triple jump record for men aged -Chicago 50-Miler -f. • local area with information on the "30 50-54 with a leap of 43 T ". The leap f- & over" age group race. broke the old mark of 42 '9", set by -And more The race seemed to be in good shape, Carlos Vera-Guardia of Venezuela in Masters/Women at least locally, until another event sur 1979. Mythical Meet faced using multiple-media advertise Josephone Kolda, 62, of San Fran- ment. The opposition was running the cjsco, cut nearly a second from her 1980 Masters same date and time; and only miles U.S. women's 60-64 100 meter mark of 10K Rankings away. 16.3, speeding to a 15.5 triumph to With only 35 entrants pre-registered, break the world standard of 16.01, set How to Appty, everyone was concerned that our first by West Germany's Elizabeth Haule at for Rpcords National Championship would be an the 1981 World Games in New embarrassment. Zealand. conltnuwl on pag» 16 cor>tinue<l on puge-d page 2 National Masters Newsletter December 1981 w National Masters SOUTHWEST: Tom Spillman Officers 9411 Lartshire Dr. Write Onl Dallas, TX 75238 ATHLETICS CONGRESS (214) 348-8004 WEST: Address letters to: TRACK & FIELD CHAIRMAN; Bruce Springbett National Masters Newsletter, P.O. Box 2872, Van Nuys, CA 91404 Jim Weed P.O. Box 1328 11672 E. 2nd Ave. ficult for us and for a track club to Los Gatos, CA 95030 iviORE ON RACE WALK JUDGING Aurora, CO 80010 (408) 354-2005 Dr. Spangier (Oct. 1981) is ap know what teams they can field. (303) 341-2980 NORTHWEST: parently unfamiliar with the rules of Clarence Killion LONG DISTANCE CHAIRMAN: Jim Puckett race walking as set out in the TAG rule Ken Bernard Dinuba, Calif. 2600 W.E. Stark P.O. Box 80512 book, and whose rules take precedence KUDOS Gresham, OR 97030 San Diego, CA 92138 in the TAG Masters Ghampionships. (503) 667-7354 Wendell Miller's column is worth the (714) 488-3737 (home) In sum, rule 150 requires 1) con NMN subscription price alone. (714) 281-5585 (office) tinuous contact with the ground, and VICE-CHAIRMEN; WORLD ASSOCIATION OF Tom Tuohy 2) during each step, the supporting leg Track & Field; VETERAN ATHLETF.S (WAVA) Lima, Ohio Men; Ron Salvio PRESIDENT: be straightened at the knee. Often, the Squan Rd. Don Farquharson older novice walker has difficulty com My hat is off to Phil Gonley for his Millstone Township, NJ 08520 269 Ridgewood Road plying with the 2nd rule. excellent coninbutions to NMN. Phil (201) 266-8202 West Hill, Ontario Rule 39 requires a minimum of 3 raises many gvv'd ques'ions concerning Canada MIC 2X3 Women; Joann Grissom judges, all acting independently to thv motivational factors of why we still NORTH AMERICAN REP: 4223 Norrose Dr. compete. Indianapolis, IN 46226 Bob Fine either warn or disqualify a competitor. Boh Youngs (317) 547-8841 77 Prospect Place It also specifies that only the Head Long Distance; Brooklyn, NY 11217 .ludge communicate with the walker. ToUand, Conn. Men; Bob Boal (212) 789-6622 I'm sure it is because of this latter re Women: Jo Lacetera TECHNICAL CHAIRMAN: quirement that .Spangier feels he and We're enjoying NMN, especially TREASURER: Ian Hume Wendell Miller's Open Mouth. George Vemosky R.R. m the others were disqualified by only Tom Jordan, Assistant Publisher 5004 Glen Cove Parkway Melbourne, Quebec one man. Washington, DC 20016 Canada 1 recommend that novices to race Track <& Field News (301) 229-8391 819-8265418 walking participate in several walking Los.Altos, Calif. SECRETARY WOMEN'S DELEGA'TE: events, not just in the "big ones." J.J. Perry Irene Obera 1 really liked some of Phil Gonley's Dept. of Microbiology 203 Paseo Bemal They can then receive some training ideas in his opening column. No. Carolina State U. Moraga CA 94556 hints from other seasoned walkers. Raleigh, NC 27650 (415)376-8%7 Regular training is necessary for race Charlie Buchta (919) 782-0182 walking as well as any other Skill/nan, NJ TRACK & FIELD RECORDS: PENN MUTUAL "technique" event. Pete Mundle NATIONAL MASTERS DIRECTOR: Glad to see old friend Phil Gonley on 4017 Via Marina ^-301 Ron Daniel Jon Buzzard board. Looking forward to his col Venice, CA 90291 Pasadena, Caiif. AAU House (213) 823-8804 umns. 3400 W. 86th St. (Ed. note. Daniel is a member of the LONG DISTANCE RECORDS: Leon Trout Indianapolis, IN 46268 TAG Rules Committee, the TAG Bob Martin (317) 872-2900 Union, NJ National Running Data Center Board of Directors and is the 1981 5k P.O. Box 42888 and 20K national masters 40-44 race MASTERS SPORTS ASSOCIATON SHAKESPEARE MISSING Tucson, AZ 85733 walk champion.) (602) 323-2273 Thomas Talbott, President I'm unable to locate the results in INDOOR RECORDS AND RANKINGS: 55 Frontier Road The Masters are bound by both the NMN of the Shakespeare Festival Haig Bohigian Cos Cob, CT 06807 National and International Race Walk Masters Tc&F Meet held in Ashland, 225 Hunter Ave. ing Rules. 1 see no reason why an Oregon August 28-29. 1 was looking North Tarrytown, NY 10591 REGIONAL CONTACTS: athlete of any age cannot lock his or forward to seeing the resinis, which in (914) 631-1547 EAST: her knees. To do otherwise would not, DECATHLON: Bert Lancaster clude several friends from this area. Ed' Oleata P.O. Box 29541 by definition, be race walking. 1 would Jack Jensen 2870 Glenbrook Way Philadelphia, PA 19138 strongly oppose any change in the basic Bend, Oregon U JoUa, CA 92037 MIDWEST: rules because of age. It just so happens (In spite oj written requests, we never (714)453-4570 Ron Fox that one can walk faster if you lock received the results. We heard ofa few ADVISOR: 3272 Western Ave. your knees for an instant, since at that Tom Sturak Highland Park, IL 60035 top efforts which we mentioned in 3900 S.W. Murray Blvd. (312)432-3411 instant, you would also start rotating "Masters Scene. " We depend on meet Beaverton, OR 97(X)5 SOUTHWEST: your opposite hip forward. The action and race directors to send us results. (503) 641-6453 Don Slocumb is basic to race walking as it increases Sometimes they don't.—Ed.) 29 Waugh Drive your stride. continued on page 12 Houston, TK 77007 There is a serious problem in obtain T&F REGIONAL CHAIRMEN (713) 869-5605 ing competent walking judges. On too EAST: WEST: National Masters Newsletter Rudy Clarence John Brennand many occasions violations of the rules 40th Issue 484 Troy Ave. 4476 Meadowlark Lane are not penalized. But in international December, 1981 Brooklyn, NY 11203 Santa Barbara, CA 93105 competition, the rules are strictly en (212) 7564755 (805) %5-2591 forced. Editor SOUTHEAST: Ruth Anderson Ken Kirk 1901 Gaspar Drive Race walking takes time to get used A1 Sheahen 3800 Stonewall Terrace Oakland, CA 94611 to. However, it's like riding a bike.