Rhode Island Road Runners’ News Volume 12 Issue 2 February 22, 2008

President’s Pen Hello everyone, resemblances) and Boston, or life in general, will be "You gotta have friends" are lyrics from a famous a breeze. song and should also be a mantra for folks training See you on the road! for a . Thank goodness for friends to help p.s.s. Our word for unity today is Mantra one get through a long training run. A few weeks John Santillo ago a group of us got together to run 17 miles in Jamestown. The run was full of 'forgotten' hills, Dues are Dues – Final notice sideways rain, snow squalls and wind. If I was not running with a group of determined runners I proba- Dues of $25 per member or $35 for a bly would have stopped running much earlier. I felt family of two or more like crap, but the strength and fortitude of these folks are due. There is a dragged me to the finish. The stoic runner training renewal form en- alone is sometimes a difficult task. Running with closed in the back of friends can make the miles fly by. One should never this newsletter that fear running with people. Most of us run together you can use. Please don’t wait. This will be your last newslet- and never let the slower runners fall too far behind. ter if you haven’t paid by March 15th and your name will be Remember, training is not a contest, It is practice to removed from our membership list. We are working on a better all that run. new directory and you will want to be included.

Thanks to everyone that came to the awards ban- quet. The food was excellent. The party atmosphere 2008 Mt. Washington Road Race was fun and all had a good time. All I can ask is June 21st at 10:00 a.m. where is everyone? RIRR has over 200 members Registration will be March 1st thru 15th online only. and only 36 attended. As years go on the number's You may register online as an individual or with the of party-goers has dwindled I would really like feed- Club. If you choose to run with the club you must use back on how to make it a more enjoyable time. I Sue Carlson’s phone number: have always enjoyed myself through the years and 401/725-2239 & RIRR feel I may be missing problems with the event. The To apply for Mt. Washington: awards party and the summer picnic are the two so- 1.) Go to: http://mountwashingtonroadrace.com/ cial events that we can get together and have a few 2.) Click on "Mt. Washington" laugh (without having to run a race first) and social- 3.) Click on "How to register for the 2008 lottery" ize. I would hate lose these events and lose an op- 4.) Follow the easy to understand instructions portunity to get with some nice folks. providing all the steps necessary to enroll. p.s. to all you spring marathon trainers; I have two As you will see, Sue Carlson’s phone number words for you.... S-T-U-S!!!!!! If you want to judge would be used as the "Group ID Number". how your training is going, this nightmare on March 2nd is for you. A good finish at Stu's is a good indi- • Do not register both ways, as you will jeopardize cator for Boston or beyond. It is 18.6 miles of unmiti- the club drawing. gated terror. Remember, a marathon is only 7.6 miles longer than Stu's....a marathon is only 7.6 • Sue Carlson has to be the first club member to miles longer than Stu's....a marathon is only 7.6 sign up to enable additional club members to reg- miles longer than Stu's...than Stu's...than ister with the club. Therefore except for Sue Stu's... repeat this mantra ad nauseum as you cross please wait until March 2nd if you intend to regis- the finish line in a bloody heap (my previous 2 Stu ter with the club.

2 • This is a lottery and there is no guarantee that we Meeting Minutes by Lisa Meehan – February 12th will get in. However we have been fortunate in the Membership = 226, 140 males and 86 females past. Good luck! Treasurer's Report= Beginning Balance = $3159.16

Ending Balance = $3838.77 New Members: Elizabeth Carlson, Lincoln, RI Grand Prix Series- The next race in the Grand Prix Sam Carlson, Lincoln, RI series will be the Hyannis 1/2 marathon on February 24th. The race closed in early February. The race John Cassese, E. Greenwich, RI begins at 10am and it is recommended you get there Catherine Gurspan, Middletown, RI early as they close the road in front of the Sheraton at 9am and parking is very limited. Kara Pimental, Fall River, MA The race chosen for the July Grand Prix, Camire's Bruce Tavares, Somerset, MA Firecracker 5K, has been cancelled. The club will Welcome all! We would encourage you to purchase and vote on the July race at the next meeting. wear a club singlet at the races. Also introduce yourself to other club members and attend our monthly meetings. The The Mount Washington race is being held on June singlets are $25 and to purchase one contact Susan Hyson on 21, 2008. Sign-up online at Mountwashingtonroad- [email protected] or 725-1725. race.com. You can sign up as an individual or run New Member Profile by Christopher Brislin as a member of the RIRR team. For more infor- My first race was the Boston Marathon in 1998 as a result mation regarding the team, please contact Sue Carl- of being challenged by a friend who said his sister was son at 725-2239. running the race. I ran the Boston Marathon as a bandit, Running Times has named club member Harry and since ’98 I’ve run it two more times as a bandit as well Carter as the 2nd fastest runner in the nation in the as an official entrant in the NYC Marathon. Most recently I’ve been running shorter distance races and trail races in 70-74 yr. old age group. Harry is an age group con- Massachusetts and Rhode Island with my favorite being tender in this year's Boston Marathon. He qualified the Little Compton Road Race. My wife and I currently for Boston by running the 2007 Marathon in live in North Attleboro, MA but spend the majority of my very high heat conditions. After the race, while time in Rhode Island. We have a new born son of two seeking attention in the medical tent, he was quoted months named Henry and I’m looking forward to having as saying "that was bloody great, I'm doing it again!" him join me for some races in 2008 as a cheerleader and rider/participant! The running stroller is ready to go! Look- Also receiving national recognition from Running ing forward to meeting some other RIRR runners and en- Times are club members Marge Belisle, 3rd in the joying many races in 2008! 50-54 age group and Dennis Branham receiving honorable mention in the 75-79 age group. My two recent race results include: Bank Newport Pie Run 5 Miler ~ Nov. 22, 2007 Congratulations to all of you for this great accom- Finished 314th - 39:44 plishment! Little Compton Winter Race ~ Jan. 5, 2008 Finished 56th- 35:44 Grand Prix Races 2008 January 1st Hangover Classic

February 24th Hyannis 1/2 Marathon March 29th Scituate 15K 3/29 April 6th Guinta 5K Treasurer’s report by Jorge Matesanz May 3rd Warren 5K Beginning Balance $3,159.16 June 8th Musco 8K Revenues $1,070.00 July* * To be determined! Total $4,229.16 August 17th Common Fence Point 5 miler Expenses September 4th Red Rooster Ramble Bank service charge $ 3.00 October 13 Ocean Mist Ramble club support $ 100.00 November 16th Mews 5K USATF Club Dues $ 75.00 December 7th Run For Hope 10K Atlantic Trophies $ 92.39 Total Expenses $ 370.39

Current balance $3,858.77

3 New England Track and Field Grand Prix Series March 16 – New Bedford 1/2 marathon Naples Daily News Half Marathon, Naples, FL - January 20 May 11 – Medical Center 6K , Nashua, NH 1,192 Finishers June 1 – Rhody 5K, Lincoln, RI We began our journey to sunny Florida on Friday with an early July 29- Yankee Homecoming 10 miler, Newburyport, morning flight on Southwest Airlines out of TF Green Airport. We landed in Ft Myers right around 1:30 and since Judy was August 9 – 10K Bridge of Flowers, Sheldon Falls, MA flying out of New York and had an earlier flight than what we September 6 – Ollie 5 miler, South Boston, MA did, she arrived at the terminal about an hour before us. We met October 19 – Baystate Marathon, Lowell, MA up with her and quickly headed over to pickup our rental cars. Once that was taken care of we drove over to the "On the Run" Sign up for series at USATFNE.org. Run all seven races store in Naples to pickup our race numbers and T-shirts. We in the series to qualify for a jacket. were told at the time that we would have to pickup our timing chips on the day of the race and to arrive at Cambier Park before 6:00 a.m. because the race would start promptly at 7:00. Don Group Runs and Judy headed out for a bite to eat while David, Brian and I headed over to the Naples Courtyard Inn, the hotel we were Wednesday nights staying at while in Naples. There was a bit of a mix-up concern- Distance ranges anywhere from 5 – 13 miles. If you are ing the room we had reserved but that was resolved within a training for a marathon you run long. If not, run short. Pace short period of time. After we got settled in our room, David varies and is dependent on runner’s ability. After a good and I went out for a 6 mile run while Brian did a shorter run to workout, everyone gathers for a chat and sustenance. If in- break in his new running shoes. By the time we got back it was terested please call Kevin McCoy at 401/231-5262. 18 Barba- time to head out for dinner since we were all pretty hungry by to Drive, Johnston. then. We drove over to Paddy Murphy's Irish Pub on 5th Ave- nue and had a delicious meal in the outdoor patio. We TRACK WORKOUTS "HOW FAST CAN YOU RUN" then walked 5th Avenue for a bit checking out the shops and In conjunction with the Smithfield High School track restaurants before heading back to the hotel for a good night's workouts each 1st Monday 1-mile time trials will be held. sleep. Even if you don't come other times or do not plan to stay for We slept in for a bit on Saturday morning and then headed over the full workout come to see "how fast you can run". to the Tourist Information Center to get some pamphlets on Monday Nights things to do in the area. We were undecided on whether to go to Monday night workouts at Smithfield High School Track. A Everglades City on an airboat ride or to go to the Corkscrew warm-up at 4:30 p.m. and workouts beginning at 5:00 p.m. Swamp Sanctuary. We ended up by going to the Corkscrew The workouts will be led by Andy Barnes (785-0608). All Swamp Sanctuary but not before we had breakfast at First are welcome! Watch Restaurant. We ordered Floridian French Toast (3 French toast with sliced bananas, kiwi, strawberries and blueber- Race Results ry filling to put on top) and they were absolutely delicious! We Note: If your results are missed please let us know so we can then walked a total of 2.25 miles on the boardwalk in Corkscrew publish them in our next newsletter. Swamp where we saw wood storks, anhinga, painted buntings, raccoons and of course, a couple of alligators!! That was the Miami Half Marathon, January 27th highlight of the day!! We still had a couple of hours to go be- Ran the Miami Half Marathon Jan. 27th. This is the third time fore the pasta dinner so we went over to one of the beaches in running mostly due to the great weather but also because it’s so the area. We lay on the beach for about two hours but it was so well organized. ING (the sponsor) is really getting good at put- windy that the sand was flying everywhere and it actually stung ting on big races. when it hit you in the face. The pasta dinner was held outside If anyone is interested in running a 5K, half or full marathon in the First Watch Restaurant and runners were treated to pasta Jan. in S. Florida weather, give this one a try. It takes off at 6:00 with sauce and shredded cheese, rolls, salad, soda or water and AM from Miami and runs out across the causeway by the cruise brownies for dessert. Everything was really good and we even ships (all lit up) to Miami Beach. There it continues North up went up for seconds. Sunday was right around the corner so it along the beach (A1A). The sun just starts coming up around was off to bed early because we had to get up at 4:00 a.m. to do here. Next is another causeway and back into Miami. The full our final preparations for the race. continues around the streets of Miami but I was on vacation and It was a chilly morning for Florida, only 56 degrees when we wanted to feel somewhat normal the next few days, so I opted lined up at the start of the race on 5th Avenue South. The skies for the half. were overcast and the wind gusts were at 15 mph. The course Lots of competition especially in the older age groups. About was as flat as they come with only one very small incline (if you 10,000 overall. Only complaint is they have the awards and can call it that) towards the 13 mile mark. It is basically a loop party later in the evening that night in another town. Suppose to course that goes through a couple of different neighborhoods be free beer and food from all the local restaurants. Sounded along the way and finishes on 8th Street. As you approach mile good but couldn't make it. Give it a try. I'm sure you'll enjoy this 9, you are greeted by Rev. Michael Basden who, for the past 10 one. years, blesses the runners with holy water as they run by. Since Ray Fasano 1:31:54 this was Judy's very first half marathon, Brian ran with her the entire way to keep her motivated throughout the race. They both finished together in a time of 2:39:44 with Judy outkicking Brian by a single step as they crossed the finish line. Way to go

4 Judy and congratulations on completing your first half mara- Brian Govednik 1:57:10 17/47 7:20 thon!! The awards ceremony took place in Cambier Kevin Brennan 2:16:07 59/100 8:31 Park immediately following the post race food and refreshments Harry J. Carter 2:20:48 1/1 8:48 1st 70+ which consisted of fruit, bagels and cookies. Money prizes were Scott Caldwell 2:26:42 50/75 9:11 given to the top finishers and trophies were handed out to the top John Santillo 2:28:25 7/23 9:17 5 finishers in all age groups. David ran a good race and took Jessica Wheeler 2:31:14 8/16 9:28 first in the 65-69 division with a time of 1:38:30. At 71 years David Simmons 2:31:26 54/75 9:28 young, Bill Riley ran a strong race and broke the 70-74 age Kara Pimental 2:31:52 31/52 9:30 group record in a time of 1:31:41 placing 107th overall!! He is truly amazing!! After the race was over with we all headed over to Paddy Murphy's for a good breakfast since there really wasn't Super 5K, Narragansett, RI – February 3 much to eat after the race. We left the restaurant right around 395 finishers 12:30 and headed back to our hotel to shower and change before going over to the place where Don and Judy were staying at to watch the Patriot's game. After the game was over with we headed out for dinner at Duval Street Seafood Company where we enjoyed a nice grouper sandwich with sweet potato fries and a couple of drinks. Back to the hotel we went where we finished watching the Giants/Packers game already in progress before heading off to sleep. On Monday, our last day in Florida, Brian, David and me went to visit one of David's friends, Stan, who lives in Ft Myers Beach for a couple of months during the winter months. He took us on a tour of a great Florida beach and then we went over to Flippers Restaurant for a bite to eat. Afterwards it was off for a walk on the beach at Lover's Key State Park where we picked up numerous shells and even a few sand dollars. Stan put a couple of steaks on the grill and while they were cooking we had a game of shuffleboard. After dinner we headed back to the hotel to pack our things for our flight back home. It was a great trip and the only downer was that the weather wasn't in the 80's like it had been before we arrived. Naples was beautiful and the What ended up being a disappointing day for Patriots fans race was well organized, one that we would run again. yearning for another Super Bowl Victory and a perfect season Sue Kenney started out pretty well for those who came out for the Super 5k. David Pember 1:38:30 1st 65-69 The Narragansett Running Association put on a superb race. Sue Kenney 1:48:34 6th 50-54 The course is an out and back, the first 1.25 miles uphill and into Don Clukies 2:09:12 the wind. For those who notice the scenery when racing hard, Judy Smith 2:39:44 7th 65-69 there was plenty of nice water, buildings, and trees at which to Brian Kenney 2:39:44 look. The temperature was in the 40's, and the sun was shining, giving us hope of a coming spring and a fertile planting. 13th Boston Prep 16 miler, Derry, NH, January 27 40-year old, Trish Hillery, showed all the young ones some wis- 654 finishers dom with a 19:08 first place finish. Local great, Matt Pelletier, You may have heard that the Derry 16 miler is a tough course who finished 19th at the Olympic Trials in 2007, ran a lonely (it's really only the first 13 though) but this year was even race; he smoked the field with a 15:12 finish for first. Narragan- tougher as mother nature intervened with a nice little snow sett Running Association won the women's team competition, storm just to make it a little more interesting. Footing was a little with the RIRR women (Marge Bellisle, Sue Kenney, Maryanne treacherous to say the least and made you a little wary about Donato, Kungja Hwang, and Sandra Curran) getting the third opening up your stride and losing your grip on the surface, place prize. The men's team competition was won by Running which was a mixture of slush and ice underfoot. The scariest Heritage. The RIRR men's team was the caboose. Milt Schu- part was going downhill, still we all survived some how and macher, Harry Carter, Marge Bellisle, and Penny Catalano all towards the end it stopped snowing. Pretty good turnout by the won their age divisions. Congratulations to each. club for such a difficult day and considering the journey up there The race organization by the Narragansett Running Association as it snowed on the way up as well. This is a well organized was superb. The race started on time. Traffic was never a prob- event with the exception of transport from the secondary car lem. T-shirts went to the first 250 people to sign up; the received park about a mile away. With over 700 runners they only had 145 got $5.00 gift cards to a local coffee shop. Post race food one bus in service. I was there an hour early but was still turned was a banquet with two different kinds of pasta, rolls, and salad. away from the first parking lot and like many people found our- My only criticism: I found the P.A. system indoors to be excru- selves running or walking an extra mile in snow and icy condi- ciatingly loud and uncomfortable, forcing everyone to talk as tions. loudly as possible--like a concert. It just does not need to be that Top rate food afterwards though made up for everything and loud. I left sooner than I normally would as my rock & roll ears first place awards was a 20oz glass beer tankard. Now if they didn't need any more damage. I plan to bring my musician's could improve that bus service !!!! earplugs next year, so I can enjoy the post-race. Harry Carter by Jimmy Brunelle

5 John Lariviere 18:10 3/57 6:15 3rd master WINTER CLASSIC,CAPE ELIZABETH, ME - 10 MILES, Milt Schumacher 19:23 1/17 6:15 1st veteran February 3 - 691 FINISHERS Marge Bellisle 19:33 1/11 6:18 1st senior Weather was perfect for running-- 39 degrees and overcast. K.C. Perry 20:11 7/45 6:30 Rick Roundtree, Williston, VT broke the men’s course record by Mark Difranco 21:14 12/45 6:51 nearly a minute with a finishing time of 52:03. Second place, David Pember 21:22 3/17 6:53 3rd veteran Ethan Hemphill, who hails from nearby Freeport, ME, 52:59. Harry J. Carter 21:26 1/5 6:54 1st 70+ Congratulations to Sheri Piers, who won the women’s division Nick Pereira 21:31 25/57 6:56 for the third consecutive year, 58:25. Kasie Enman finished just Jimmy Brunelle 21:36 26/57 6:58 4 seconds later, 58:29. Kristen Barry, 59:07, was the third John Curran 22:18 13/45 7:11 place woman. The start and finish is at the Cape Elizabeth High Norman Boudreau 22:32 5/17 7:16 School on Ocean House Road/RT 77. The 10-mile course is a Kara Pimental 22:32 4/47 7:16 rolling loop with clear mile markers, water/Gatorade stops, and Karen Regan 22:33 8/41 7:16 timers at the 1, 5, and finish. There were nice long straight- Eric Benevides 23:00 28/49 7:25 aways passing snow- covered golf courses, pastures, and quaint Woody Wilson 23:14 6/17 7:29 historic farmhouses. The entry fee was $18.00 and included a Matthew Polak 23:18 19/45 7:30 technical running tee to the first 450 entrants, chip timing, Jorge Matesanz 23:25 20/45 7:33 shower facilities, and plenty of on-site parking. The Maine David Simmons 23:31 21/45 7:35 Track Club, the largest running club in Maine, hosted the well Penny Catalano 23:56 1/7 7:43 1st veteran organized event. The post party included pizza, yogurt, fruit, Jim Cotter 24:29 23/45 7:53 bagels/spreads/ and cold drinks. Dennis Branham 25:09 2/5 8:06 2nd 70+ Martha Huston 1:33:27 Fred Zuleger, III 25:24 8/17 8:11 Wayne Peacock 25:45 10/17 8:18 Gasparilla 15K, Tampa, FL – February 9th , 4,600 finishers Tim Young 25:54 36/57 8:21 This is the premier running event of the year in Florida’s west Gina Poulos 27:00 21/47 8:42 coast and one of the best 15K’s anywhere is the country. It start- Maryanne Donato 27:38 16/41 8:54 ed in 1977 and in 2001; they added a marathon and a half mara- Suksoo Hwang 28:04 13/17 9:03 thon on the next day after the 15K. The 15K starts at 7:30 a.m. Chuck Hyson 28:17 3/5 9:07 3rd 70+ and at 9:30 they have a 5K on the same beautiful course. It starts Kathy Hwang 28:37 3/7 9:13 3rd veteran and ends near downtown Tampa Convention Center and goes Mary Sahady 28:45 8/11 9:16 out and back along Bayshore Blvd. Think Narragansett seawall John Mccann 29:44 37/45 9:35 only 5 times longer. Many mid-west runners plan their winter Jim Cotter 31:38 51/57 10:11 break around the race and the field is very competitive. I’ve won Colburn Graves, Jr 35:47 4/5 11:32 the half two out of three attempts. This was my first win in the Lori-ann Wilde 36:49 35/41 11:51 15K out of 10 tries. Usually I was 2nd to 6th in the 1990’s in the Sandy Curran 39:05 36/41 12:35 60-64 or 65-69 divisions. I first ran it in 1991 in 62 minutes. 17 Joseph Pascale 39:06 5/5 12:36 years later I’m up to 84 minutes, losing more than a minute a Debbie Peacock 39:35 7/7 12:45 year. Woman’s team RIRR came in third Over two days and 4 races, they handled 17,300 runners; no 2 12 26 (31) (42) = 40 traffic jams, no parking problems, no long waits for anything. Marge Bellisle, Sue Kenney, Maryane Donato, The age group awards go five deep and are mailed out later. Kathy Hwang & Sandra Curran Because the Super Bowl is in Tampa next year, the Gasparille races will be pushed back to February 28 – March 1. Thus it will Polarcat Souper Bowl, Henrietta, NY – February 3 probably be hotter but otherwise the race is usually the 2nd 4 miles, 53 Runners weekend of February. Anyone looking for a great race and to get Well it's another cool weekend in upstate New York. This race away from the winter blahs should check this one out. is one of a frigid winter series that is run in different locations, John McGowen 1:24:23 1/8 9:02 1st 75-79 but this one was a flat double loop around the Monroe County Community College. Registration was $8 on the day of the race Lucky 13th? for all with no t shirts, but pea soup, bagels, hot chocolate, cof- fee and brownies. All the food was home made by the members Old Fashion 10 Miler, Foxboro, MA – February 17 of the Cats Athletic Club. Judy and I took first in our divisions 428 finishers and although our times weren't stellar, it felt good to "earn" our Temperature rising, and also the wind. The usual shuffling of indulgence later on in the day with all of the super bowl snacks layers inside during race preparedness drills by the 428 would be and drink. I warned our super bowl hosts (Giant fans) that I 10 milers (not to mention the 5ker's mixed in) - take it off, put it would try to curb my enthusiasm during the game, but as we all back on, what the hey.. I'd rather be warm... let's go! More than know natural events this year didn't need any suppression of my the usual pre race distractions as the Wampanoags had recruited emotions. Fortunately the beer did not run out and a good time an awesome lineup of vendors eager to share their ample prod- was had by all. A nice race for this time of year and very ucts (mostly edible!) with all- runner or not. Bulging baggage homey. Will look for more of these races if I find myself in this on and under the cafeteria tables awaited the return of their sure godforsaken part of the country again and next year. to be weary owners an hour or so later. Don Clukies A talented group they were, as the results quickly posted after Don Clukies 37:50 1/4 65-69 . the race showed. 31 of them including new female course rec- Judith Smith 39:31 1/2 65-69. ord holder Claudia Camango (57:19 and just a few ticks behind

6 40 something legend Craig Fram) of Danbury, Ct. All finished The March issue of Running Times listed the following in under 60 minutes. I can only assume that they were lucky club members: enough to get there before the headwind built up and kept the rest of us beaten back for a few extra painful minutes. Never- 70-74 theless, it could have (and has been for the last several big races Harry Carter - #2 in U.S.A. (Derry, etc.)) been much worse and most felt "lucky" to get such 75-79 a runnable February race under their belt for the year. Dennis Branham – Honorable Mention RIRR was well represented in both races on the card and in the 50-54 results, as well. In the 5K John DiTomasso topped his age Marge Bellisle - #3 in U.S.A. group as he begins the comeback from a long injured Achilles tendon; Penny C dominated the 60's gals, and Wayne Peacock Congratulations to all! scored as a veteran. Ray Labonte and Laura Pagnozzi (19th overall female in a very strong field) led the way while Sue Kenney, Harry Carter and I all pulled division firsts. My own We received the following from John McGowen enjoying "first" was a bit lucky as my closest competitor (fellow RIer the winter in Florida dated February 11th. Hank Gediman) was as far off his game as my bout with the “A report from Florida’s west coast. I’ve run two 10K’s and "common" cold had kept me from mine. So there we have it: a 15K already and have two more 5 milers and one more the 13th and luckiest Old Fashioned Ten Miler - a record setting 10K coming up before I head north the beginning of April. day. Notice, no pitty little 5K’s. I’ve won my age group in all Milt Schumacher three and out here (like in Arizona and California) there Raymond Labonte 68:14 26 40-49 6:49 are 5-year age groups up to 80-84. The races start early, Laura Pagnozzi 68:28 9 30-39 6:51 even in the winter and I like that. No 11:00 a.m. or 1:00 Daniel Azevedo 70:46 35 40-49 7:05 p.m. starts here. “ James Cole 71:11 36 30-39 7:07 Milt Schumacher 72:05 1 60-69 7:12 1st veteran Also from Florida Jacques Benun 73:23 42 40-49 7:20 Running has been on/off for me for the past two years. I Kevin McCoy 73:56 11 50-59 7:24 did my first race for two years this January at the Naples, Harry J. Carter 74:56 1 70-98 7:30 1st 70+ FL half marathon. Third place in the 70-74 group. I was David Pember 75:29 3 60-69 7:33 3rd veteran quite pleased with my 2:01:10 until I came across my 2004 Mark Difranco 75:41 16 50-59 7:34 time – 1:46:00. John Santillo 77:17 54 40-49 7:44 Best wishes, Susan Kenney 77:32 1 50-59 7:45 1st senior Derek Melvin Fred Mason, Jr 79:33 65 40-49 7:57 David Simmons 82:27 29 50-59 8:15 Jerry Musco 8K Run & 2 mile walk! Martha Huston 88:40 21 40-49 8:52 Jeanne Charon 96:46 11 50-59 9:41 Planning is underway for our only club sponsored Dave Charon 98:10 100 40-49 9:49 race. This year we are combining efforts with the Fred Zuleger, III 99:12 11 60-69 9:55 Project Learn Program. Heading up this effort are Mary Sahady 106:18 14 50-59 10:38 Milt Schumacher and from Project Learn; Julian An- Anne Jordan 110:55 31 20-29 11:06 gelone. Proceeds will go to both Jerry Musco Memo- rial Scholarship and Project Learn. Hopefully all 5K - 130 finishers Rhode Island Road Runners will either run or help at John Ditomasso 19:42 1 50-59 6:21 1st senior Penny Catalano 24:12 1 60-69 7:48 1st veteran the race. rd Wayne Peacock 25:21 3 60-69 8:11 3 veteran Race date is Sunday, June 8th at Lincoln High Brian Kenney 31:29 14 50-59 10:09 School. You can register online at

www.needtorace.com If you can help at the race This and that! please contact Milt Schumacher 401/647-3905 or [email protected] The following were winners of our 2007 awards

New England Cup – raced in all six NE States Dave Simmons Cox Providence Marathon & ½ Marathon Race Weekend May 3 – 4, 2008 Iron Person – raced over 250 miles in the year Our club has agreed to man a water stop for this Fred Zuleger III race. We will be looking for someone to head up the Dave Simmons effort and for volunteers to help. If you aren’t running John Santillo please plan to help. Woody Wilson Eric Benevides For more information go to www.rhoderaces.com Don Clukies Dave Pember

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Next Meeting on Tuesday, March 11th -7:30 p.m. at Sons of Restaurant 99 Hicks Street, East Providence, RI. Direc- tions can be found on our web site rirr.org.

Thanks to all of you who have contributed articles for the news- I can't begin to tell all of letter. We appreciate your input! Please feel free to write up a race and send it to us. Also any suggestions you might have regarding running and/or our club. You can call, write or E-Mail: you how much Chuck and I Chuck or Susan Hyson 18 Musket Road, Lincoln, RI 02865 Phone: 401/725-1725 E:mail: [email protected] appreciated the cards, notes, Dear fellow RI Road Runners. Bobby was an inspi- ration to many of us including me. Shortly after mov- ing to Rhode Island, my family including our four sons manned a water stop for the Ocean State Mar- phone calls, and e-mails from athon which at that time was held in Newport. We were stationed just across the street from the Tennis Hall of Fame and watched as Bobby ran by for one of his many wins. At that time, I thought to myself all of the "RI Road Run- someday I will also run a marathon. Well I have since run three and most likely did so because of Bobby's inspiration. If you can, please support his fundraiser. Chuck Hyson ners”. Needless to say we

BOBBY DOYLE FAMILY FUNDRAISER Saturday, MARCH 1, 2008 were shocked when a trip for 6:30 PM BISHIP HENRICKSEN HS 2615 Warwick Avenue Warwick, RI 02889 a thumb x-ray ended up with

Raffle, Silent Auction, Food, Refreshments, emergency surgery to have a Entertainment, “Remembering Bobby”

Can’t be there? Make checks payable to: Bishop Hendricken HS Doyle Fund pacemaker implanted. After Mail to: Paul Danesi, Bishop Hendricken HS More information? George McLaughlin [email protected] 401-273-3935 a short recovery period, I ex- Paul Danesi [email protected] 401-739-3450 Nate Greene [email protected]

Suggested Donation: $20 per person pect to see you all at the races

this spring. Many, many

8 thanks for all of your sup-

port.

Susan Hyson

Club Officers

John Santillo – President 401/683-4733 [email protected]

Dave Simmons – VP 508/993-1803 [email protected]

Jorge Matesanz – Treasurer 401/475-5287 [email protected]

Lisa Meehan – Secretary 401/398-1969 [email protected]

Susan Hyson – Clothing 401/725-1725 [email protected]

Jimmy Brunelle – Web Master 401/658-3753 [email protected]

Chuck Hyson – News Editor 401/725-1725 [email protected]

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