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RUNNING INTO 2000

NICK JUBOK GIVING WATER TO GIA BOULOS IN THE LAST LEG OFTHE REACH THE BEACH RELAY

C A N W E S U R V I V E Y 2 K ? M A R K Y O U C A L E N D A R S N O W !

12/4/99 10:00 AM X-Country Relays P e t e r M e i s l e r 265-9674

12/5/99 11:00 AM Couples Relay Steve Calidonna 736-7607

2/6/00 10:00 AM F r e e z e r 5 K Jerry Radlauer 764-9056 Barbara Brittan 747-7431

2/20/00 10:00 AM F r e e z e r 5 M i l e r Jerry Radlauer 764-9056 Barbara Brittan 747-7431 The Taconic Road Runners Club Presents the «i

Female-3 ninners per team Fee $15/team Mate^ numers per team Fee$20/team

All nmners con^pete on the same course, which is 3+ miles and changes every year. The race begins and ends at the Bhie Mountain Lodge. It is a good idea not to wear your newest shoes for this event. There will be a pancake breakfest after the race and showws are available at the Lodge.

Awards for male ^d female teams in the following categories: High School, Open and Master. Mixed t^ms are allowed but are scored with the men's teams.

Category: High School: Open: N&{ters:

Team Name Colors S e x M F M i x e d

I know that nmnittg a crass country race is apcêntially hazardous activity. I ûld not enter and run unless I am inedicatly able aod property tixtinsd. 1 agree to sbide I9 any deciaon of a riMis Official relative to 11^ ability to safety complete the ran. 1 assume all rislcs associated with nmn^ in this event inctuding>btit (tot limited to: fells, contact with odierpaitic^nts, the effects of the weather, iocluding high heat and/or humidity, traffic and the cooditionsofthe road, all such rides being totown and appieciated t)y i&&. Having read this waiver and Knowiiig these facts and in consideration of your accepting my entiy, 1, for ittyself and anyone entitled to set on my ttehaif, waive and release the Taconic Road Runners Clt^ Blue Mountain Reservation and ail sponsors, their tepresentatiVesattd successors fiom all claims or liairili- ties of any irfiyi arising out 119 participation in this event evra though that liability nnay arise out of ne^genM or carelessness on the part of the peisons named in this waiver. I grantijêmiitsioatotil ofttie forgoing to use ai^ photographs, nx^toos pictures, reconlingsor any other record ofthis event fiir any legitimate purpose. I understand that bicyc^ skateboards, baby joggers^ idtler ideates or blades, animals, and radio headsets are not Stowed in the race and I wilt abide this guideline. In SBimnaiy. I know tina is a dttsb thing to do and hold (^y n^lf responsible

Members in order of running. Print Clearly Signatures, Parent' s signature if under 18

Make checks payable to TRItC. Send to TRRC, PO BOX 711, Shrub Oak, NY 10588 Race Director: PeterMeisler (914) 265-9674 email [email protected] P r e s i d e n t ' s C o l u m n

Position Available, starting 1/1/2001 Election Day has come and gone, and guess what. I got elected (?) again. Wliat with the campaigning, the primaries and the debates, I'm exhausted. But seriously folks, this next year will be my last as Prez, So y'ali will have to start thinking about who among you will be next Prez. There are only two people who can't be the next Prez. Lee and I. therefore opportunity knocks for some ambitious soul to step forward from the other 500+ eligible club members. Being Prez is a great job. which is made easy because of the absolutely fabulous support provided by the Taconic volunteers. Of course, there is a certain element of experience required, but guess what - all ol the basics can be learned through volunteering at our events, and there's plenty of time during the upcoming millennium year to acquire the skills you'll need. So if you have an outgoing personality, thick skin, and a word processor with a spell checker you could be writing this column in 2001 (A Double Space Odyssey?).

Klialid Khannouchi .sets New Maratlioii Record On October 24. Khalid Khannouchi of Ossining (and a really nice guy) shattered the world's best time for the marathon setting the new best at 2:0.^:42 (pause at this point and think about how last this time is) at the Chicago Marathon. This is a great achievement for Khalid who was our guest at one of our monthly meetings last year. Khalid is still pursuing US citizenship, and is hopeful of running for the US in the 2000 Olympics in Sydney. Due to some administrative screw-ups at the Immigration & Naturalization Department his citizenship application has been delayed. At this point, without special legislation, his application will not be approved in time. Rep. Sue Kelly has introduced a special hill (this is not uncommon) to facilitate Khalid's application, Thai's the good news. The bad news is that the chainnan of the Congressional Immigration & Naturalization subcommittee. Rep. Lamar Smith of Texas, has blocked the bill. Smith's reasoning for nol supporting Khalid's application is that he doesn't led it is appropriate that Khalid displace other American marathoners from the Olympic squad. This is really laughable in light of the fact that only one American so far has run the Olympic qualifying standard of 2:14:{K), and that was David Morris who llnished I'ourih (2:09:32) behind Khalid in Chicago. No other Americans have come close, and the prospects are dim that any other Americans are going to qualify, and certainly there are none that can come anywhere close to Khalid. It's a pity that Khalid's fate is in the hands ol someone like Rep. Smith who is obviously a pinhead. Do what you can to help - ﬁrst nominate, then elect Rep. Smith to be the next Prez of TRRC. a position in which he will do less damage.

Y2K Fear nol dear readers. TRRC is Y2K ready. All volunteers will be issued a special device* which will enable them to continue the very effective performance of their race duties in the new year. The device will ensure that they will know when and where to be at all times during the year 20(X). After studying our readiness for the last 18 months our outside consultants came up with this suggestion, and it was approved by the TRRC Board by a vote of 2 to 1 with several abstentions, including one Board member who had never used such a device and wasn't sure it was user friendly enough. It was agreed that a special training session would be held sometime in January 2000. that is if we all make through New Year's.

That's all for now. Your lame duck Prez,Ed

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For several years, the number of participants in the Columbus Day Race has been in the high 400's, never quite reaching 500. Well, this year, during the 14"" annual running races for children on Columbus Day, 571 children participated! The race is set up as a competition between elementary schools. Historically, the majority of kids have represented the Lakeland and Peekskill schools. This year there was strong participation from Peekskill has always been very supportive of our running events, and we Mahopac and other districts, which means the potential is there for even arc very fortunate to have access to such a great location as Depew Park. I larger numbers in the future. The reason we restrict the race to grades one also want to thank the several businesses that provided funding. Over through six is to keep the size of the race manageable. I'm overjoyed with $1000 was spent on awards, and since inception this race attempted to this year's turn out. I'm especially proud of the job done by co-director raise some money for good causes. For several years now the proceeds John Hallinan (I couldn't be there) and all the volunteers. We are very have gone to the Peekskill Volunteer Ambulance Corps and the Mathew fortunate to have so many wonderful people in our club enabling us to hold Moore Fund. First. I'd like to thank Salerno Chrysler Plymouth Dodge on events like this along with the traditional road and cross country races. Route 202 in Yorktown because they provide funding for both races I co- direct. Peekskill Paint and Hardware on Main Street Peekskill (proprietor All races are once around the V* mile cinder track in Depew Park, Peekskill. Marty DiCola is a Taconic member). My Dentist Ronald G. Worth of The races begin with the first grade boys being brought on to the infield and Hudson Valley Dental in Peekskill. Pizza Central on Washington Street divided into individual heats. The track just isn't big enough to run every Peekskill, American Cycle & Tire on 9A in Montrose and both Wal*Mart one at the same time. Every child receives a ribbon at registration, the first and Blockbuster Video from the Cortlandt Center were also race sponsors. 1/3 in each heat win medals and the first 3 in each heat score points for the The hardest part of directing any race is obtaining sponsorship. It's a tough elementary school they are from. Once the first grade boys are done then business climate out there, which makes me all the more grateful for the the first grade giris race, then second grade, etc. There were 50 heats in financial assistance from so many considerate sponsors. total! The fastest time of the day was 74 seconds by a 6"" grade boy, Terrence Egan. and the second fastest was 76 seconds by a 5'" grade girl. Chia Hudson.

There are four categories for team trophies. Peekskill schools have all of one grade in a specific school, thus limiting each schools opportunity to win points. The Lakeland schools show up with huge numbers of kids, and the Parochial schools have smaller enrollments. The first Parochial sciiool was St. Augustines from Ossining. The first three Lakeland schools in order of finish were Van Court, Thomas Jefferson and Lincoln/Titus, while the first two Peekskill schools were Woodside and Hillcrest. The first public school (not including Lakeland and Peekskill) was Austin Road from Mahopac. The physical education staff in these schools is the secret to the high number of participants. You can see by the way they support their kids at the race that they are great fans of these children. They want kids involved in positive activities, and they are the ones who encourage the children to be at this race.

Runners fake their mark at start of one of the many races on In addition to theTaconic Road Runners Club, the Peekskill Department of C o l u m b u s D a w Human Services is a co-sponsor. They provide and prepare the facilities.

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by Henley Gibble

These tips are taken from the Road Runners Club of America's Cold Weather Running recommendations. The only time that I will not run in the winter is when there is ice on the trails. Early morning runs in newfallen snow can be some of the most memorable. Runs in cold weather can be some of our most wonderful experiences; they can also be some of the worst if a few key safety rules are overlooked. Hypothermia, frostbite and falls are some of the risks.

DON'T WEAR HEADPHONES. It gets dark earlier these days, and a lurking attacker cannot be heard as well with headphones on. During the months with shorter days you need to rely on your auditory senses even more. VARY YOUR ROUTE AND TELL SOMEONE WHERE YOU ARE RUNNING. Have emergency identification (preferably waterproofed) in a pocket or somewhere on your person. CLOTHING OUTER LAYERS SHOULD BE LIGHT-COLORED OR REFLECTIVE. Light colored material is visible even without a strong light source. Reflective materials work only if there is a light source, Blaze orange becomes poorly visible at night. However, during snowy days, dark or bright colors provide visible contrast and attract solar energy. WEAR CLOTHING IN LAYERS. Warm air will be trapped between the layers. Use clothing with vents and zippers to allow excess heat to escape as you become warm. On windy days the outer layer should be of wind-resistant and "breatheable" material; the innermost should be a "wicking" fabric. AVOID OVERDRESSING. It is better to feel a bit underdressed and chilly as you start out. As you run in your layered environment your temperature will rise about 20 . PLAN YOUR RUN. It is preferable to run into the wind at first and with the wind behind you on the way back. Check on weather conditions prior to your run. HAT AND GLOVES ARE CRUCIAL TO BODY WARMTH. You can take them off as you heat up and pull them back on when needed. More than 25% of body heat can be lost through a bare head. RUN AGAINST VEHICULAR TRAFFIC (if you must run on roads). IF ROADS OR TRAILS ARE ICY DON'T RUN. If snowy, pay attention to the soles of your shoes. Shoes with the "nubs" give better traction in snow. DRINK WATER. Because humidity and the temperature are low, sweating is not as profuse, but vital fluids are still lost on every run. Be sure to drink plenty of water daily.

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Bill was Chatham Hunt Country 5K, just keeps getting better and better. It is hard to envision how Director Mark French and Assistant Director Jeff Lappies featured at an informal reception at the hospital's Chatham Family Care will be able to top this year's race held on September 11th. There was Center. On Friday morning Bill led another group run and graciously perfect weather, great food, music, and running legend Bill Rodgers, all for a worthy cause. granted an interview to a pesky writer (me). Later that evening, at the Shaker Museum, the staging area for the race. Bill met with race entrants, In the previous two years, the Old Chatham 5K had been a fund raiser for the Morris Memorial. In the early 1900s, the family of Chatham signed more autographs, and posed for more photos. businessman George Morris established this not-for-profit organization to Saturday morning, race day. Bill attended a reception with major memorialize Mr. Morris and construct a youth center to help Chatham area race sponsors before roaming the Shaker Museum grounds to meet the race participants. After all that activity, Bill lined up at the starting line of youths and to combat juvenile delinquency. the men's 5K run. That was probably the first time he could relax all This year the Morris Memorial merged with Crellin Park, an other youth-serving organization in Chatham. By adding the park facilities, weekend! Then the race started, and he went out to try yet another course and continue his love of running. swimming, soccer, tennis, and baseball of Crellin Park to the Morris How did Bill do after all that pre-race activity? He set a new Memorial's youth center, basketball, Chatham Gold Youth Track & Field and Cross Country programs, the new organization can serve the Chatham course record in the 50-54 age group with a time of 16:55.8. Afterwards, area youth year-round. To help raise funds for the Crellin Morris Associa Bill again signed many autographs, while everyone enjoyed the post-race activities. From pasta salad to cookies to home-made maple yogurt, there tion, Old Chatham featured three races: the Youth Mile and Community was plenty to eat. The runners checked to see if they had won any of the Walk, Women's 5K, and Men's 5K. Ten year old Craig Forys of Howell, NJ was first in the Youth over 200 door prizes. At the post-race area, the New York State Martin Luther King, Jr. Interdenominational Choir energized the tired runners Mile with a course record time of 5:48.7. Mark French was proud to with rousing spiritual music. Food, music, camaraderie—it was a fitting announce during his play-by-play commentary of the race that Craig is his climax to the Old Chatham 5K. nephew and Godson. Craig's running buddy Briana Jackucewicz, from The third RRCA New York State 5K Championship and fund Farmingdale, NJ, was the first female, finishing third overall in a time of 6:28.6. Remarkably, she then ran the women's 5K and finished first in the raiser was the best ever, thanks to the tireless work of Director Mark 12-and-under category with a time of 20:06.0—âll at the age of eight! French, Assistant Jeff Lappies, generous sponsors, hundreds of race-day volunteers, and the efforts of running legend Bill Rodgers. Bill demon Perhaps the most notable 5K-course age-group record was set by strated, once again, that runners are nice people. I just wonder how Mark 80-year-old Grace Day with a time of 54:16.6. Tom Dalton of Schenectady, and Jeff will ever top this year's race. Knowing them, they will try! the American 3K indoor track record holder, set a new Men's Masters record of 16:03. Beth Herder of Pittsfield, MA set the Women's Masters record, finishing in 19:26. They all may have been inspired by the variety of music on the course—from the Zak Calhoun rock band, to the Chatham High School marching band, the Irish-folk sounds of the Wild Abandon Band, and the Kuumba African drummers helped by the drumming of Frank Serpico. The top four women finishers from last year again placed in the top four this year, but they played musical chairs. Tonya Dodge from Albany, second last year, won this year's race in a time of 17:41.9. Earlier this year. Dodge took 4th at the national steeplechase championships. Second-place finisher at Old Chatham was Jennifer Latham (18:05.4), from Croton-on-Hudson, a member of the Running Times Magazine staff who improved by two positions over last year. Amy Herold (18:31.8) of Clifton Park matched her third-place finish of last year, while Charlene Lyford of Greene, NY, last year's winner, came in fourth in a time of 18:47.5. Both Herold and Lyford have battled injuries this past summer. In the Men's 5K, Kenyan native Paul Mbugua won for the sec ond year in a row with a time of 15:16.4, beating Moroccan-bom Abidi Bouazza of Kingston, NY by 16 seconds. Mike Slinskey, the NYRRC Runner of the Year finished third, 4 seconds behind Abidi; while Nick Conway of Albany, NY, finished fourth in a time of 15:56.5. For the third year in a row Spiderman ran the race, but this time Santa Claus joined him. Hmmm, Spiderman and Santa Claus...did runners have to wear costumes to be noticed? Well, the most famous runner of all did not wear a costume; yet every runner easily recognized legendary run ner Bill Rodgers, winner of 4 New York City Marathons and 4 Boston Marathons. Bill Rodgers attended the Old Chatham 5K under the sponsor ship of Columbia Memorial Hospital of Hudson, NY to advance the race ûmphouse Water Calendar

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Once again, TRRC showed what they do best at the Dutchess Races this year on September 19th. The weather was perfect with a cool start and clear skies. A number of TRRC members placed in their age groups in the 5K. Half-Marathon, and Marathon competitions. Congratulations to Maria Calidonna who placed 1st overall for women! As always, a great party took place under the Taconic banner soon after all of the awards were E E F presented.

Half- Marathon Results

To m P i a z z a 1:14:12 2nd, age group Marathon Results Steve Calidonna 1:14:40 1st, age group Bob Hermesch 3:12:09 Roy Altman 1:22:16 2nd, age group Bronislaw Czech 3:29:15 Joe Jeraci 1:23:18 Jeff Purdy 3:30:36 Steve Hoanzl 1:25:27 N i c h o l a s J u b o k 3:34:49 J a c k Q r e n n a n 1:27:53 1st, age group Josh Knight 3:59:23 Maria Calidonna 1:28:33 1st Overall FemalelH Art Weisberg 1:28:35 3rd, age group D u t c h e s s R K R e s u l t s Anthony Galfano 1:28:38 4th, age group John Cunningham 15:52 Ysf Overall J i m J a c k m a n 1:28:53 N i c k C a s w e l l 17:10 1st, age group Barbara Brittan 1:29:19 3rd Overall Femaleltl Paul Pacchiana 17:46 2nd, age group Alyssa Lifrieri 1:32:48 Howard Bashant 19:14 2nd, age group Sherri Schultz 1:33:31 1st, age group Bogdan Prokopczyk 20:45 Nancy Morales 1:33:44 Chistopher Pacchiana 21:08 Glenn Picone 1:33:55 J i m m y R u b a s 21:27 Leo Gormley 1:34:06 George Batton 21:30 David OToole 1:35:56 Joe Groneman 25:21 Nathan Treadwell 1:36:07 Joe Handleman 26:00 3rd, age group Robinson Ortiz 1:36:54 Margie Jeraci 27:07 Harry Neeson 1:37:17 1st, age group Freda Clarke 1:37:40 2nd, age group Steve Mackay 1:37:42 HEALTHY ACHIEVEMENTS, INC. J i m M a r t i n 1:39:29 Margie Katt 1:41:14 4th, age group Scott Y. Fisher, M.S., R.D. Helen Lungwitz 1:41:14 Registered Dietitian, Exercise Physiologist, Bob Daubenbls 1:42:14 Contributing wrilerfor/JM/j/jfri magazine. Ray Marrero 1:42:59 Health & Wellness consultant to IBM Corp. Carol Hansen 1:43:39 1$t, age group Helen Gordon 1:44:22 Specializing in: Cathy Groneman 1:44:39 • Sports nutrition Lee Saroken 1:45:13 2nd, age group - Weight control John Salemmo 1:45:51 - H e a l t h e n h a n c e m e n t Ed McLaughlin 1:48:33 Affordable! $10 off an intitial consultation by mentioning TRRC Rudi Etnhorn 1:49:01 Enrico Salemmo 1:50:03 Dave Pacchiana 1:50:04 Howard Solow 1:54:54 (914) 273-9174 Fred Loehfelm 1:55:43 [email protected] Brad Leach 1:55:51 M o i s e s S a l a m a 1:58:30 F r a n k D o r s a 1:58:41 PETER MEISLER,L^. /

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By Dehra Kenney

This year's Teatown Lake Reser\'ation trail run almost ciidn'i happen due to the high winds and heavy rains brought by Floyd that washed out most of Tealown's trails, forcing ihcm lo close the trail system. After a discussion with Ruth Rubinstein. Teatown's Director of Education and our contact person, it was decided that the 5K course was in pretty good shape necessitating only a couple of changes. The race was a "go", and took place on Saturday. September 25"*, as scheduled! Ninety-six run ners negotiated the route along Teatown Lake and through the woods, while jumping over a few more downed trees thanks to Floyd .

One of the highlights of this year's racc was the participation of four Tvatown Ltike Reservaiion. The calm before the storm... generations of runners from the Baker family. Stuart Baker. 93. was the senior member of the family competing with Georgia Baker. 6. the young est participant of the Baker clan! See how they and the rest ol the Co-director, Scott Abercrombie, and 1 are also most appreciative of all the participants did in the results. volunteers who gave up a beautiful Saturday morning to help out. We'd like to thank Pierce Brennan. Josh Knight, Lee Saroken. Glen McCarthy. Ed The Teatown Trail Race is a fundraiser for Teatown. After you subtract McLaughlin. Rich Nash, Joe Porcaro. Nick Jubok, Jeff Purdy. Cathy and Joe the cost of food, beverages, shirts, awards and other incidental costs Groneman. Bill Foley, Skip Hovdestad, Howie Bashant. Jimmy Whelan. covered by the entiy fees, the budget is depleted. Therefore, we are most Kate D'Ottavio and Gary Steinel. grateful to our sponsorship for making a signiﬁcant contribution to Teatown possible. Sponsors included Club Fit, represenieil by Cilen N I C K R I C H A R D S O N . 2 1 18:44 MICHAEL KOHLBRENNER, 41 18: 52 McCarthy, Mrs. Green's Natural Market. Salerno Chrysler Plymouth P I E R R E V I T T O R I , 5 C 20::00 Dodge of Yorktown. Yorktown Beer & Soda. Yorktown Pizza & Pasta, Yorktown Tire & Auto Care, and Midway Hardware in Yorktown owned DOUG MORTON, 41 20;:23 JOHN POWERS, 28 20;:45 by Taconic's Steve Levine. MARTIN FITZGERALD, 36 21 ;:37 ROGER COYNE, 24 21;:40 HEROES LEO GORMLEY, 57 22;:17 EMMY STCCKER, 41 22;:24 JOHN SULLIVAN, 37 22 ;:44 MICHAEL WALD, 33 23 ::26 Dell & Catering RICHARD ESPINOSA, 38 23 ::49 23::52 1805 East Main Street - Route 6 T O M O ' C O N N E L L , 4 8 JEFF COLE, 43 24:08 Mohegan Lake, NY 10547 TYLER STERRETT, 46 24:19 (914)528-0100 Fax (914) 528-0151 STUART RICHARD BAKER, 39 24:35 PAUL LESTAGE, 31 24 :41 Ask for Corey D. Millman LYDIA SMALL, 42 24:45 HEATHER CASE, 27 24 :50 JOHN FLYNN, 33 25:07

Carmelo's Painting (914)245-6969 ^ Cannelo Roldan SpeciallziDg in 3461 Carol Court Airless Sprarlng Yorktown BelgbU. NY 10598-2201 John W.Albanese,Esq. Cedar Restoration Faux Finishes Attorney and Counsellor at Law Home Decorating Ligbt Carpentry Tel. & Fax 159 Stone Meadow Court I Pressure Washing (914) 533-6724 S. Salem, NY 10590 WaU Papering Couples Relay Blue Mountain Reservation Sunday Decembers, 1999-11:00AM

Race Director: Steve Calidonna (914)278-6036 each runner runs 3 miles couple=l male plus 1 female pancake breakfast after the race $12.00 per couple Directions: route 9 to Welcher Ave. Go uphill to park. Merchandise to top three in each age group (combined ages of each runner)

Couples Relay, (do not fill in): Bib no: ( know that nmning a cross country race is u potentially hazardous activity, i should no! enter and run unless I am medically able and properly trained. 1 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 runninji in this event including, but nol limited to: fails, contact with other participants, the effects of the weather, including high heat and/or humidity, traffic and the conditions of the ntad, ail such risks being known and appreciated by me. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts and in consideration of your accepting my entry, I, for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release the Taconic Road Runners Club. Blue Mountain Reservation and all sponsors, their representatives and successors from ail claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in this event even though that liability may iuise out of negligence or carelessness on the pan of the persons named in this waiver. I grant permission to all of (he foregoing to use any photographs, motions pictures, recordings or any other record of this event for any legitimate purpose. 1 understand thai 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.

Circle age category: under40 40-59 60-79 80-99 100-119 o v e r 1 2 0

Members: 1. .Age. 2. .Age.

Signatures: 1., 2. Parent's signature if under 18 Make check payable to TRRC. Send toTRRC, PO BOX 711, Shrub Oak, NY 10588

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The Westchcster Road Runner 179 E. Post Roac' White Plains, Ne TRRC is in need of an individual to take responsibility for ( 9 1 4 ) 6 8 2 - 0 6 3 7 newsletter advertising. Responsibilities include tracking ad F A X ( 9 1 4 ) 9 4 9 - dates, sending invoices a.s necessary, and sending m ate rial to the newsletter editor as needed. Computer access is helpful, although not required.

Please contact Steve Quinn at 628-0648 if you are interested Andy Kimerli^ or would like additional inform ation. c Athleiic Footwear & Apparel / Event Management Couiitdowa Mileage

By Tom Piazza

Most goals that runners has e arc based on time or completing a certain distance, such as a marathon. How are such goals attained? Simply put. in order to attain these goals runners must get out there and run. They must put in the training, the hard work, and Ihe mileage. Look at your training and see when you ran your best races. For most people it was when they were running consistently, when they were healthy and when they were running a good amount of mileage. When did you run poorly? For most of us it was when the mileage dropped, we got sick, and we became weak. Mileage keeps us strong, allowing us to run harder and faster. It also keeps us healthy and racing well. For the coming year, runners arc asked to submit a mileage goal for the year 2000. This goal will be tracked on a monthly basis and updated in the Taconic Running Life. Runners are asked to pick a goal that is not only realistic, but also challenging. By putting a goal in writing ii becomes real. By tracking the mileage, we become more consistent. By sharing our goal with our peers, we enable others to support us and aid us in attaining our goal. Please remember this is not a contest to sec who can run the most. It is a contest to see who can set a goal and remain true to it. It is also a contest for everyone to pull together and help each other. By reaching your mileage goal, you may become a better runner, and maybe, even a better person. Please submit your inileage goals to Tom Piazza by email at [email protected] or leave a message at (800) 603-3285 before the January issue of Taconic Running Life. Also, start tracking your mileage on January 1st. It's a new millennium and a new opportunity to set some goals. Disclosure: TRRClakes no responsil)ilitx for an\ fatigue, injury, mummiﬁcation, or death from participating in this contest. TRRC does however, take full credit for any inipt ovenients in times and health.

O n O c t o b e r 3 r c l , TRRC members came out in force to show their support f o r t h e S u p p o r t Connection's annual fund raising walk. On the left, Ed McLaughlin and Nancy Young play DJs. Bill Foley and mom Lorainne with Kate Quinn on the right. This year's event was the most successful ever.

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SUZAN COLON', 3 4 35:: 1 8 PETER THEO, 65 36::05 KHALID KHANNOUCHI BREAKS WORLD RECORD!!!

Ossining resident, Khalid Khannouchi broke the world record previously held by Ronaldo da Costa with a ﬁnish ing time of 2:05:42 at the LaSalle Banks Chicago Marathon on

Overal Gender First Name Last Name Age Ofﬁcial Net Time Sunday. Octobcr 24th. Khalid beat the previous record by 23 STEVE CALI DONNA 44 2:49:03 2:48:54 267 255 seconds. Congratulations to DENENBERG 40 2:57:05 2:56:18 507 492 SETH Khalid and his family! 676 658 JOHN DEAN 42 3:00:02 2:59:46

1076 1039 GLENN MCCARTHY 42 3:08:01

1298 46 EMMY STOCKER 41 3:11:05 3:10:52 IRONMAN TRIATHLON WORI.D CHAMPTIONSHIP 1316 1270 ARTHUR WEISBERG 54 3:11:28 3:11:21

1336 1287 JACK BRENNAN 58 3:11:44 3:11:42

1738 1656 LOUIS DEGENARO 42 3:16:42 3:16:23

1871 1777 TED PERNICANO 41 3:18:07 3:17:46 Chuck Creel completed the 2818 2619 BRONISLAW CZECH 51 3:26:08 3:26:05 Ironman Triathlon in 10:44:41 at 3292 3049 RON DUBE 51 3:29:18 3:28:57 Kona Beach. Hawaii on October NICOLA 38 3:30:00 3:29:57 3416 3153 GEORGE 23rd. Chuck placed 626th. Con 3:36:53 4674 4225 KEITH BENKOV 46 3:37:27 gratulations!!! 5056 507 MARIA CALIDONNA 34 3:39:29 3:39:15

6771 754 LUCIA CHAPMAN 41 3:47:43 3:47:33

8751 7636 JUDSON RAMAKER 52 3:55:33 3:55:09 4:02:35 11910 1789 VICKl JAEGER 29 4:07:27

KNIGHT 53 4:08:48 4:08:19 12256 10357 JOSHUA TACONIC TRIO RUN WEIJ. AT MQHAWK- 11193 ROBERT DAUBENBIS 43 4:12:57 4:08:29 13384 HUDSON 13836 11525 STEVEN MACKAY 50 4:14:32 4:05:33

13952 11617 ENRICO SALEMMO 53 4:15:00 4:12:07 Congratulations to Joe Jeraci, Steve 14895 12304 HOWARD SOLOW 56 4:18:40 4:16:18 Hoanzl, and Jim Jackman for their great 16315 13355 FRANK DORSA 40 4:24:06 4:21:37 performance at the Mohawk-Hudson 16559 13534 STUART SHILITZ 39 4:25:03 4:23:48 River Marathon on October 17th.

16611 13565 JOHN SALEMMO 26 4:25:16 4:22:23 JoeJeraci 3:10:28 19044 3835 CAROLYN SUBIN 57 4:34:39 4:33:31 Steve Hoanzl 3:17:08 21176 16586 MOISES SALAMA 71 4:43:56 4:36:44 Jim Jackman 3:55:42 21660 4758 ADRIENNE THOMPSON 40 4:46:12 4:36:51

21661 16903 MICHAEL MCCORMICK 50 4:46:12 4:36:50

22751 5184 ANDREA RAISFELD 38 4:50:55 4:40:42

22753 17569 WILLIAM ABRANOWICZ 43 4:50:55 4:40:42

22983 5284 AMY FERRER 42 4:52:00 4:46:10

24813 5987 MARCl SMITH 43 5:00:59 4:50:10

25160 19021 DARRELL PACK 53 5:03:03 4:58:34 5:03:44 25683 19328 CHRISTOPHER CASSONE 49 5:06:09

26342 19689 WILLIAM BEGG 36 5:10:26 5:05:49

29682 8101 MARY FIELDS 43 5:49:44 5:38:55 REACH THE BEACH RELAY-200 MILES OF RUNNING FUN

by Greg Diamond It was the most exciting running event we've ever been involved in. And after just over 24 hours of running, through the chilly night of New Hampshire, 11 tired runners joined our last leg, Gia Boulos for her last half mile onto the beach in Hampton. It was our eco-challenge. And we could not have been sorrier that it ended. A few months ago we began to bring together 12 of us to run on a team supported by Running Times magazine, the primary sponsor of the race. Jenn Latham, a Running Times employee, one of Moving Comfort's top runners and a TRRC member started the ball rolling. TRRC's Nancy Young brought in several TRRC members, including Nick Jubok, Bill Foley, Ed McLaughlin, Lee Saroken, Marc Diamond. Nancy Vasta and myself, Jenn brought along Jud Santos, a Harrier, and Mike Latham, her husband and TRRC member. The task would not be easy. Starting during the afternoon of October 1 st, we were to take turns running legs varying from 2 to 8.9 miles. Each of us would run three times, in the same order, through the day and night.

We split our runners into two vans, assigning runners to legs based on their strengths. The first six were in Van I, and would run first. The second six were in van 2, and would go shopping before running to pick up running shorts Cor Jud. who had forgotten his! The 31 teams that participated were started in four waves, the first at 8:30AM. then 10:()0AM, 11:3()AM and 1:()()PM. We were in the last wave with four other teams. Prior to starting, the Silknet team bet us a round of beers that they would finish before us. It was the start of a great 24 hours. In the first few legs, run by Nancy Young, Nancy Vasta and Lee Saroken. Silknet took a lead, as did several of the other teams, Then Mike Latham took the baton (a bright yellow wrist strap) and started reeling in runners. By the time I had the baton for the sixth leg. Silknet was the only team (o pass and we were first (of our group) into ihe seventh leg. In the second van. Marc Diamond took I the ba ton late in the afternoon. Jud Santos would go next as the sun set and darkness prevailed. For the next 12 hours we would run in the dark. Jenn Latham was chased down by a runner from behind in the middle of her leg, but held him off for the duration. This courageous run sparked the members of van 2, Throughout the night we exchanged the lead several tiipes. We, in van 1, only got 1 -2 hours of sleep and were 7 minutes late to get the baton for our last set of legs. We had let Silknet build a big lead. Over the next six legs we passed 10 teams, including several that had started hours before us. Then Van 2 got the baton for the final time. On the last leg, with team 9, another of our original five, too close for comfort, Gia Boulos hammered home the final 5 miles along the beach. Silknet had fallen well back by this time. As she ncared the end, all of us joined her for the last half mile, to the beach and under the finish banner to the cheers of all those that had finished ahead of us. In the end we had finished third overall. But one of the most amazing things was that the greatness of this race came not from beating anyone, but from the camaraderie we shared and the incredibly friendly competition that developed among the various teams. A telling moment came during my second leg. I had been given bad directions by the volunteer at my transition and 1 took a wrong turn. None other that the great Silknet team came my rescue and rerouted me. And then they tracked down my teammates in the van to turn them around. A few miles later. I passed their runner again. Without their help, we would not have beaten them. The Reach the Beach Relay was crcatcd this year as an cast coast version of the Hood to Coast relay. Many teams are turned away from thai popular relay, which took place a few weeks ago with 1 ()()() teams. Another 1000 teams wanted to run. Hopefully in years to come, this will turn into that kind of event. Or maybe not - how could we renew our friendly rivalry

with Silknet if we had to fend off 900+ other teams? Membership Application

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