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R o b e r t s & M e n zTop Men/Women

a t Te a t o w n 5 K

Top phoio: Rich Roberts, winner of the 1997 Teatown Crosscountry 5K.Bottom photo: Rachel Hunter and Susan Menz.

-photos by D. Kenney

Rich Roberts, followed by Alonso Rendon and Rich Joseph camein 1,2,3 at this year's Teatown Cross-Country 5K. The womenwere led by Susan Menz (#100), Rachel Hunter (#838) and EmmyStocker. See page 16 for race results and story.

A l o n s o R e n d o n W i n sD u t c h e s s M a r a t h o n

Alonso Rendon topped the Dutchess Marathonfield with a 2:34; 18 finish. Taconic's Mauricio Venegastook second with 2:45:40.

The Taconic representation at this year's Classictook home an assortment of trophies (See race resultsand story on pages 18-19.), shared a resplendent feast offood and drink, and cheered one another on a fine, sunnyday.

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Flyers of Upcoming Events. . .N o v . 7 Special Reunion Dinner DanceDec . 6 Cross Country RelaysDec . 7 Couples RelayFeb. 8 F r e e z e r 5 KFeb. 22 F r e e z e r 5 M

M a r c h 1 5 St. Patrick's Day RacesM a r c h 2 2 Mudders and GruntersS P E C I A L Year of Races Entry Form

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ACONIC RUNNING LIFE is llie ofticial publication of"thelaconic Road Runners Club, Inc. Publication is bimonthlyand is intended for distribution to club members at no

charge. Club officers and Chairpersons include;P r e s i d e n t L e e S a r o k e n 2 4 4 - 8 5 4 4

V.P. and S c o t t A b e r c r o m b i e 2 4 5 - 9 6 2 9

Men ' s Team (aberken(f7)ix.netcom.com)V . P . Fred Reger 6 2 1 - 1 6 0 1

(fredr@Cyburban.com)Membership Greg Diamond 5 2 8 - 2 2 5 1

(gregtrrc(r7)gte.net)T r e a s u r e r R i c h A d a m s k i 5 2 8 - 8 4 5 7

(richtrrc(@,aol.com)Secretary J o a n n a N a s h 2 4 8 - 6 6 6 6

( Tw o P e n n v J L f r i ) a o l . c o m )T R L E d i t o r Katy D. Quinn 6 2 8 - 0 6 4 8

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P r e s i d e n t s E m e r i t u s :

1976-86 Dan Caffrey (founder)1 9 8 7 - 8 8 O w e n M c C r u d d e n1 9 8 9 - 9 0 John Ha l l i nan1991-92 Ed McLaughlin1 9 9 3 - 9 4 Fred Loeh fe lm1995-96 Ed McLaughlin

T R R C T A G N u m b e r : 0 7 9 9TRRC HOTLINE: (914) 923-4665

. 'aconic Runni i i " L i fe welcomes cont r ibut ions f rommembers for publication. If possible, please submit materialon disks in formats that can be converted to either Word.WordPerfect or Pagemaker. Ifthis is not possible, sendprinted submissions and photos to

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P R E S I D E N T SC O L U M N :

Every week 1 get atleast one phone call or letterasking for information aboutTaconic. The question thatalways seems to come up is,"What do I get out of being aTacon ic Road Runner? "T H A T ' S E A S Y !

First, you will get an award-winning bimonthly newsletter, TaconicRunninuLife, edited and composed by Katy D. Quinn. Within its pagesare Hyers for upcoming races, race results, vital running informationand a wide variety of advertisements (Thanks to Steve Quinn) frombusinesses that we try to suppon.

Next, you get track work-outs on Wednesday evenings (April thruOctober) with guidance from Doug Miller.

Then, on the second Wednesday of each month, we have the monthlymembership meetings, either outdoors at the pavilion in Downing Park(April thru September) or indoors at the carriage house at TeatownReservation in the cooler months. TRRC provides the food and drinks,and it is an excellent time to get together and socialize and talk running.

Also, there are group runs. Most are informal, but some are moreorganized. If you pop into Downing Park at 7:30 a.m., 5:30 p.m. or 6:15p.m. you will usually find someone to run with. On Saturday morningsat 7:30 a.m.. you can run with the group at the Croton Reservoirpumphouse and get water along the way.

As a group, there is always someone going to other races in otherplaces, such as Fairfield. Greenwich, Albany. Philadelphia or Dublin.Our club teams (Open, Masters, Veterans, Men and Women) competein the NYRRC club series under the leadership of our various teamcaptains: Joan Dietrick, Barbara Brittan, Debbie Kenny, MelanieBeitvenue for the women and Scott Abercrombie and Rich Nash on themen's side.

We organize a bus trip to take members to the start of the NYCMarathon, and a post-marathon party at The MayUower Hotel tocelebrate the 26.2 miles.

Our Annual Dinner Dance is held on the Friday after the NYCMarathon, so keep that date open. It is absolutely the most fun.

As the holiday season comes around, we have the Taconic "LostWeekend" at Blue Mountain. It begins on Friday evening with a familypot luck pasta party, and for the kids, a visit from Santa. Saturdaymorning we have a cross country relay with Pete Meisler plotting thecourse. Saturday evening there's our Holiday paily with food anddancing all night. Sunday morning we have the Couples' Relay, whichSteve Calidonna so ably organizes. It's tons of fun. All the attendeesthen enjoy the best pancake breakfast, cooked by our famous TRRCchefs.

There are TRRC races from February through December - races Ibrall ages, including our Columbus Day Races, the Age-Group CrossCountry Series, and the Summer Track Series. Taconic members enjoyreduced entry fees for most of these races.

Are you dizzy yet? The best news is that you can join in all ofthisas a TRRC member. I can't imagine TRRC not having something forevery person who dons a pair of running shoes. So to go back to where1 started: There are lots of reasons to become and stay a member ofTRRC. but, ofcourse, the best reason is the camaraderie and friendshipswhich are fostered.

Ta c o n i c R o a d R u n n e r s C l u b 1 9 9 7 - 9 8 R a c e S c h e d u l eThe following schedule is offered as a guideline. Please check with the race director listedfor verification of accuracy of information,or reference the race flyer.

Men's 4X3 & Women's 3X3 Cross Countrynine Mountain Reservation, Peekskill, NY

Peter Meisler (914) 265-9674

Couple's Relay. Blue Mountain Res., Peekskill, NY Steve Calidonna(914)278-6036

Preczer 5K. FDR Park. Yorktown Heights. NY

Freezer 5M, FDR Park. Yorktown Heights, NY

St. Patrick's Day 2M/1 OKFDR Park, Yorktown Heights, NY

M a d d e r s & G r u n t e r s 5 M

F'DR Park, Yorktown Heights, NY

S> bil 50K & 2person relay, Carmel, NY

Mothers' Day 5KFDR Park, Yorktown Heights, NY

.Ferry Radlauer (914) 764-9056Barbara Brittan (914) 747-7431

Jerry Radlauer (914) 764-9056Barbara Brittan (914) 747-7431

Jack Brennan (914) 763-9023

Owen McCrudden (914) 245-4830Steve Quinn (914)628-0648

Anthony Galfano (914) 737-6435Ed McLaughlin (914) 244-8544

Nancy Young (914) 528-2251Lee Saroken (914) 244-8544

North County News 5K, Yorktown Heights, NY Greg Diamond (914) 528-2251

June 13 Sa t . 9 a.m. Double Arch Trail Race. 5K. Ossining. NY Bill Kress (914) 941-4099Neil Woolf(914) 628-9276

July 4 Sat . 8 a.m. Putnam County Classic. 8M. Mahopac, NY Fred & Christine Reger (914)621-1601

Aug. 2 S u n . 8:45 a.m. Mahopac Biathlon (5K run & Vi M swim)Sycamore Park. Mahopac, NY

Bill FoleyLarry Lenahan (914) 628-6229

Sept. 12 Sat. 10 a.m. Teatown Trail Run. 5KTeatown Reservation, Ossining, NY

Scott Abercrombie & Deb Kenney (914) 245-9629Lee Saroken (914) 244-8544

Oct. 4 Sun. 10 a.m. Support-A-Walk. 5KF'DR Park. Yorktown Heights. NY

Rich Adamski (914) 962-6402

Oct. 11 S u n . 9 am. Age Group Cross Country, Somers, NY John Hallinan (914) 739-2268Gene Cadman (914) 245-6225

Oct. 12 M o n . 9 :30 a .m. Columbus Day Kids" RacesDePew Park, Peekskill, NY

Scott Abercrombie (914) 245-9629

Oct. 18. S u n . 9 a.m. .Ago Group Cross Country'. Somers. NY John Hallinan (914) 739-2268Gene Cadman (914) 245-6225

Oct. 25 S u n . Age Group Cross Country. Somers. NY John Hallinan (914) 739-2268Gene Cadman (914) 245-6225

Dec. 5 Sa t . 10 a.m. Cross Country Relay.s, Blue Mountain ReservationPeck .sk i l l . NY

Peter Meisler (914) 265-9674

11 a.m. Couples Relay. Blue Mountain Reservationpeek.skill.NY'

Steve Calidonna (914) 278-6036

I just wanted to show up and see how the police would clear the streets. That alone would be an accomplishment. "-Frank Shorter, 1976

when a marathon through the streets of New York ws suggested to him in 1975

TRRC Membership News

N e w M e m b e r s

R i c h a r d A m u n d s e n S t e p h a n i e L a n g t r yL o u i s B i s o g n i L a u r e n L o s i c c oDavid GoldbergMegan Alger would like to live through her first marathon and qualify for Boston. She enjoys running because it gives her time tothink, meet new people and be outside.Jean and George Barilla run/walk in the morning to help keep their weight down. George would like to get back up to 70 to 80 milesper week. (Joe is right, it is a great club!)John Bell likes running lOk's and Marathons. He runs for weight loss/maintenance, to have time to think and the challenges ofrunning. John would like to run a Marathon in less than 4 hours.Peggy Burns-Rosenzweig enjoys the Presidio lOM Run in San Francisco. She likes to run on trails in the evenings. Peggy would liketo break 50 min for a lOK and be able to run 13 miles again.Michael BushnelPs favorite race is the Manhattan Invitational and favorite distance is Jan Peek. What he enjoys most about runningis that there is no one else you have to count on but yourself. "Winning a race is the greatest single accomplishment."Cynthia Cardillo likes to run on the roads in the morning. Cynthia likes the way she feels when she finishes.James Hager enjoys running the 5K distance on trails. James would like to see gradual improvement, one day at a time, to get backsome of what he has lost.Sarah Jane Johnson runs in Minnewaska State Park in the early morning or evening. Her favorite race so far is the Putnam CountyClassic. Sarah would like to run a sub 4 hour marathon.

George Lonergan likes to run on the roads around his town in the late afternoon. George's favorite race distance is 6 miles, but hewould like to run the NYC Marathon in the near future.

Nancy Masino enjoys running along Lake Mahopac or Lake Casse in the early morning. She would like to run 10 to 30 miles perweek. Nancy's favorite race is the 8M Putnam County Classic.Tim McFadden would like to run the NYC Marathon (hope you got in). Tim's favorite race and race distance is a lOK. He runs forthe health benefits.Michael Merola's favorite race is the Powerbar 20 Miler. One day, Michael would like to qualify to run in the Boston Marathon.Michael enjoys running for the self-confidence it has given him through the years.Leigh Meyer enjoys running anywhere in the afternoon. Leigh's favorite running distance is a 5K.Patricia Robak, Ricky Capsuto and family like to run on quiet roads or trails early in the morning. They would like to learn moreand run with others. (There are many opportunities with Taconic!!)Brian Roberts runs in FDR Park in the evenings and he thinks his current running goal is to enter a 5K race. Brian enjoys the freshair, sweating and the challenge.Jeannie Salan runs in the Westchester Medical Center area in the afternoons. She would like to run a 7:30 mile. Jeannie runs for thefeeling of well-being and thinking clearly.Sherri Schultz enjoys running in beautiful, non-humid, long, dirt/grass trails and preferably around a body of water. Sherri runs in theafternoon or evening.Kathleen Storrs would like to find a running partner in the Rye area. She prefers to run in a flat open space with no traffic.Kathleen's favorite race is the Fairfield Half.

Craig Thayer's favorite race is the Disney Marathon. (Many Taconic's go down there ever year for that race). He runs for thesolitude and health benefits and hopes to get back into marathon shape. Craig likes to train on trails in the mornings.Barbara Vasil runs in the evenings at FDR Park. She is currently running 3 miles, but would like to increase it to 6. Barbara runs togive herself time to think and get a perspective on life.

"The starting line of the NYC Marathon is kind of like a giant time bomb behind you, aboutto go off.. .It is the most spectacular start in the sport."

-Bill Rodgers

''Protestants, Jews, Muslims, Buddhists, and Confucians, laughed cheered, and sufferedduring the greatest folk festival the world has ever seen."

-Chris Brasher, 1956 Steeplechase Champion. Inspired by the 1979 NYC Marathon

Renewing MembersHoward Bashant familyAlan BergerK a r o l e C o l e b r o o kMark CoopermanHenry DiazK a r e n D o b l i n

Billy DrakeTom EdgetteTom Elliot, Susan Baker familyFrank Feehan familyP a u l F e n d l e rWilliam Florence, Jr.S teve Hoanz lM a r c H o l z e rPhil KarpinskyBarbara Kingsboro, Robert Beringer familyLaurel LoganJ i m M c G o v e r nF r a n k M e s s m a n

Joseph Middleton family

S c o t t M o s e n t h a lA d e l a i d e N a r d o n eJ o h n N i c o l a i sMichael O^ShaughnessyD a v i d O ' To o l e

Joseph Perez familyTo m P i a z z aSusan PoetR o s s P o v e n m i r eJohn RaffertyJ o n a t h o n R e a dW i l l i a m P o s tC a r l S c h i a v oP h i l S m i t hM i c h a e l To r r e sA l V i c t o rJames Whalen familyC h r i s W i n c h e l l

Gary and Meg Wronker

Marty DiCola began running in 1990. His favorite race is the Rockland half-marathon. Marty enjoys running trails early in themorning.Ned Fallon's favorite race is the Bar Harbor half marathon. He likes to run in Goose Pond Mt. State Park and Black Rock Forest.Ned's goal is to run one more marathon.Ed Giglio likes to workout on the track. He would like to be able to run 12 - 15 miles a week. Ed's favorite race is Teatown and hisfavorite distance is the Putnam Classic 8M.Mike Gosset enjoys running on the roads and in Rockefeller State Park in the morning. Mike's goal is to stay in shape for "the kids".John Holland has possibly retired from running due to injuries (could it be the age??) and has bought a "serious bike" for crosstraining. His favorite race is the Chilmark 5K. John is the Founder/Director of the Green Mountain Running Camp in Vermont.Louis Jerome trains on the North County Trailway in the afternoons. His favorite races are the Freezer 5's. (It's still too warm to talkabout those!) Louis runs to stay in shape and for overall stress relief.Pradeep Kapadia runs in the early evening around the Croton Reservoir. Pradeep likes running the Marine Corps Marathon andwould like to run a sub-4 hour NYC Marathon.Bill Kress' favorite race is Mudders and Grunters and 7 Hills. Bill likes to train at Rockefeller State Park in the evenings.Jim Jackman started running in 1986. He runs at the Pumphouse and FDR Park... Jim would like to finally beat some of the "oldguys in races".Jonathan Jungman runs in the Croton area in the evenings. His favorite race is the Cold Spring and his favorite race distance is alOK. Jonathan runs for the feeling of accomplishment it brings.Michael LaScala's favorite race is the Putnam County Classic and his favorite race distance is 8 to 13 miles. Michael runs on the roadand trails after work. He would like to run a 1/2 marathon and possibly a marathon.David Levy likes to run anywhere quiet in the late afternoons (good luck!). David would like to complete a biathlon or triathlon(Taconic has a Biathlon in August of every year and there are quite a few members that do tri's and bi's).John O'Connor can be seen running in FDR park in the early evenings. John would like to run a sub 16:30 5K, a sub 4:20 mile and asub 1:56 800M. (You should consider applying for Taconic's Scholarship next year, if it's your senior year!)John Orr enjoys doing biathlons. He has a variety of favorite race distances and would like to run a variety of different distances ande v e n t s .

Howard and Susan Solow and family like to run/walk in FDR Park. His favorite race is the NYC Marathon, which is also his favoriterace distance. Howard would like to qualify for Boston again!The Patrick Tobin family/team train the entire year for the Couples Challenge. Their favorite race is the Midnight Run on NewYear 's Eve in NYC.

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It Was A Beautiful DayBy Jim Whelan

On a picture perfect October clay, Taconic Road Runnersonce again volunteered a large portion of their day to perform acommunity service by attending the parking at the Teatown Fairfor the Teatown Lake Reservation in Ossining on October 4,1997 .

The event earned over $15,000.00 for Teatown, andTRRCs support was critical and much appreciated.

The volunteers, including Pierce Brennan, Bob Davis,Kathleen D'Ottavio, Joe Jeracci, Vinny Juliano, StephanieLangtry, Jack Magrone, Ed McLaughlin, Gretta Olsson, BarbaraVasil, and Jim and Mary Whalen, were treated to a dinner forvolunteers consisting of venison, ham. salmon, lasagna, shrimpand beer and wine! (Be sure to join us next year.)

Looking ahead to Spring...The 1998 North County News will feature many

changes including a new flat 5K course for runners and walkers.Prize money for open (top 3), masters (top 3), and age graded(top 1) winners, plus sweatshirts for age group winners will befeatured. Raffle prizes will include airline tickets for two, abicycle and a $500 cash prize. These changes will hopefullyinduce a tremendous increase in participation over the 103 and115 finishers of the last two years. The North County Newscontinues to be the title sponsor, making the largest financialcontribution to our club for the last 21 years. This year, we addthe sponsorship of The Daily Bagel, our favorite bagel store.(There is no competition.) The Peekskill Daily Bagel will bemoving to the site of Trios next door in early 1998, giving itmore room for indoor seating. The North County News hascreated a special $25 per year subscription fee for TRRCmembers. We should help our sponsors as they help us!Look for the coupon in this issue of Taconic Running Life.

A Note About Age Grading:By Greg Diamond, a.k.a Gyro Bookworm

Recently, age grading of races has become very popular.Since age has such a predictable (albeit, unfortunate) effect onperformance, statistics have been compiled by the WorldAssociation of Veteran Athletes (WAV,^) to compare runners ofdifferent ages. Age Graded Time gives the time a runner wouldhave run during peak years, between 20 and the mid-30's. AgeGraded Percent compares the runner's performance in the race tothe world best performance at that age and sex. These percentages can be categorized as follows:1 0 0 % = A p p r o x i m a t e w o r l d r e c o r dO v e r 9 0 % = W o r l d C l a s sO v e r 8 0 % ^ N a t i o n a l C l a . s sOver 70% =Regional ClassO v e r 6 0 % = L o c a l C l a s s

Age Graded Place reorders the results by the age adjusted times.We will age grade many of the TRRC races next year.

Hopefully, those of us over 35 and under 20 will feel morecompetitive with those in their prime and happily unaffected bythe inevitable aging curse. Look at the Teatown results in thisissue for an example of age grading.

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Two Beers Or No t Two Beers

As soon as it hit the

drawing board, the powers that beknew there were some importantdecisions to be made. It was

always that way with the logisticsand planning for any new event,but there was a special twist tothis one. The race was the

Masters' Challenge, intended to encourage Westchester,Woifpil, and Mid Hudson to join Taconic on a Wednesdayevening in mid-August.

As innovators of this intended five miler. TRRCnaturally proclaimed themselves host for the inaugural run.After deciding on the distance. Dan Caffrey's crew tackled theawards. No problem: no awards. This was truly facta nonverba, for the overall winner and winning team would merelyuse their prowess to display supremacy. Cross countryscoring rules would apply, with the first five runners fromeach club combining their respective placings and the lowesttally determining the team championship. First runner overthe finish, to be the fleetest of feet.

Underneath all the masterminding lay the mostmomentous resolut ion: how much beer to order? The midweek crew by themselves was usually good for a couple ofcases. (Keeping in mind, of course, that these were the dayswhen a certain Englishman wasn't around.) Westchester wasnever really that prominent at post-race shenanigans, only acouple of the Mid Hudson gang were rated to be imbibers, andthough John Dugdale could belly up as well as he could run.the remainder of the Connecticut crowd was somewhat of amys te ry.

Consensus was a quarter keg was probably on thelight side, and heaven forbid that be the case, you shouldexcuse both puns. A half keg was the executive decision.

Cutting to the quick. The Orange county group gaveus a real body swerve: no one showed; Wolfpit came with aminimum five runners; and Mike Barnow's squad drank likethey had to show for work the next morning. They shouldhave been able to revel since they beat TRRC by a point (I didmention this was in the days before a certain Englishman wason the scene?). The home team, plus John D. and his four

By Sandy MacTavish

teammates were left to consume half a keg of the foamy ale.While they did manage to reduce the level of the sumptuoussuds, it was quite apparent the vessel had not reached itsnadir when the evening's festivities drew nigh. No problem.Dan Kehoe assured all he could keep it iced for weekendconsumption, and all applauded his delightfully acceptableresolution. The last item to be packed onto Dan Caffrey'smini pick-up was the keg, still inside the iced tub, and the taps t i l l i n t a c t .

Like a Hollywood ending, the two Dans climbedinto the van and drove off into the night.

But hold on to that fade out. Mr. De Mille, se havean epilogue:

With both windows rol led down and their arms

leaning out their respective windows, the two occupantscontentedly discussed what had been another well organizedepisode. Suddenly. Dan C. spotted an impending ordeal: thelocal constabulary bearing down, lights a-flashing. Disconcertingly, the pick-up pulled over to the side. Messrs.Caffrey and Kehoe exchanged deep breaths and exasperatedlooks .

But the law enforcement agency did not pull upbehind them. Instead, the car drew alongside and thepoliceman, with his passenger window rolled down, stoppedjust long enough to let D.C. know he had a problem: "Thehandle of the tap on your keg has opened. You're losingyour beer all over Route 6."

Apparently he thought they hadjust picked up thekeg.

Thanking him profusely, the prez nipped out andpromptly corrected the situation. A tip of the hat and anappreciative smile followed. Quickly the Caffrey manreclaimed his seat behind the wheel. Both vehicles then wenton their way. The luck of the Irish had struck again.

Well, not quite. The amount of Bertoiine'sBudweiser strewn all over the highway was sufficient enoughto abandon plans for continued icing. Ouch!

But, as the man said, "Two beers, or not two beers?That is the question." There was no doubt as to the answer inthis case.

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Check the TRRC homepage on the Internet for updates and additions:

Ongoing Workouts With TRRC...Saturday mornings:□ At the Pump House□ 7:30 a.m. prompt start□ Water and usually Gatorade placed on the course□ Distances vary from 4 to 20+ miles at lots of paces

Monday through Friday□ Runs at FDR Park starting from the truck entrance 'A M east of the Taconic Parkway on Route 202 (November - May)

(Call a board member for more specifics, or just show up)

Never underestimate the power of a T-shirt..

"Mp most distinct memory is a visit from some gang members who were upset the race mightinvade their turf I gave them some T-shirts, caps, and jackets to befriend them. The day ofthe race there were no spectators at one point, but from afar I could see a line of matchingoutfits: it was the gang members, proudly lining the streets of their turf wearing the gear Ihad given them.

-Fred Lebow on the 1976 Marathon, New York Running News

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1997 Columbus Day Races for ChildrenBy Scott Abercrombie

Photos by Joanna Nash

This year, 451 children participated in our Columbus Dayraces for children. Each year, we start with the first gradeboys, dividing them up into three heats of about 20 kids each.Every race is mile, and each heal is scored as a separaterace. Every child receives a ribbon. The first 1/3 in everyheat receive medals, and the first three finishers score pointsfor their elementary school toward the team trophies. Afterthe first grade boys race, the first grade girls take off. and thenthe 2'" graders, and so on through grade six. Funding for allthe awards is provided by the Peekskill/Cortlandi runningfund. Proceeds from the Jan Peek race go into this fund tosupport local running programs. The $2 entry fee per childraised this year will be donated to the Peekskill VolunteerAmbulance Corps and the Matthew Moore Fund.

The first place elementary school was Van Cortland,coached by Jim Martin's brother John. It's the physical

education teachers at the schools that encourage the kids toparticipate. On race day. they are all out there supporting thechildren. Second place school was Thomas Jefferson, and thethird was Lincoln Titus. Toni Tanzi of Mahopac took a spillin the first heat of the 6''' graders. Undeterred, he ran againand won the third heat in 75 seconds. These are not boringraces to watch. They are run in rapid succession. The kids areexcited. The 1,000 or more spectators are excited, and theselittle people run some great races.

Co race director John Hallinan took charge on race day,and started each of the almost 40 heats. I was away andmissed the event. As usual, a large number of Taconicsvolunteered. This is particularly appreciated since I was ableto go on vacation knowing that everything would be takencare of by a team of really great people.

The stands were fil led for the chi ldren's rt ices. Taconics Victoria

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Use this form to register and save!$50.00 gets you NINE RACES and all the fun that goes with them. Races include...

Freezer 5 (5 K and 5 mile) St. Patrick's Day (lOK and 2 mile )M u d d e r s & G r u n t e r s * N o r t h C o u n t y N e w s 5 KDoub le Arch Tra i l Race * Pu tnam Coun ty C lass icTe a To w n T r a i l R u n ** These three races are part of the Taconic Road Runners Cross Country Series.

Cost for all nine races is $50. (Amount is non-refundable.)This represents a discount of $6.00 over the individual pre-registration amounts plus savings in postage.You must be a member of TRRC to qualify for this special 1998 annual race pre-registration. (See membershipform on the back page of the newsletter.)A savings of $30 over race day registration will be realized.An optional T-shirt is available for the Freezer Fives for an additional $12.00.Submit the attached waiver and $50.00 and SAVE! . . .and enjoy the races!!!

TRRC Members-1998 Annual Race Pre-registrationI know ihai running a road race Is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter and run unless 1 am medically able and properly trained. I agreeto abide by any decision of a race official relative to my ability to safely complete the run. I assume all risks associated with running in this eventincluding, but not limited to: falls, contact with other participants, the effects of the weather, including high heat and/or humidity, traffic and theconditions of the road, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts and in consideration oiyour accepting my entiy. 1. for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release the Taconic Road Runners Club. FDR Park. NorthCounty News. Yorktown Community Cultural Center, town of Yorktown. Town of Mahopac. Mahopac .schools. Tcatown Lake Reservation and allsponsors, their representatives and successors from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in the.se events even thoughthat liability may arise out of negligence or carele.ssness on the part of the persons named in this waiver. 1 grant pcrmi.ssion to all ol the foregoing touse any photographs, motions pictures, recordings or any other record of this event for any legitimate purpose. I understand that bicycles,skateboards, baby joggers, roller skates or blades, animals, and radio headsets are not allowed in the race and 1 will abide by this guideline.T R R C m e m b e r n o N a m e :

D a t e o f B i r t h / / A g e r a c e d a y S e x : M FA d d r e s s C i t y S t a t e Z i pSignature(parent, if runner is under 18)Make check payable to TRRC. Send to TRRC, PO BOX 711, Shrub Oak, NY 10588Specify shir t s ize M L XLM o n e y e n c l o s e d : N i n e 1 9 9 8 R a c e s $ 5 0 . 0 0

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Couples RelaySunday, Dec. 7, 1997 - 11 A.M.

Blue Mountain Park, Peeksklli, NY(Rt. 9 to Welcher Avenue. Go uphill to park)

D i s t a n c e : 3 m i l e s e a c hCost: $12.00 per couple

Course: Mixture of dirt trails and roads(also a bit of grass, possibly snow)

Pancake breakfast after the race!

Registration, breakfast, awards and hanging out areinside snuggly lodge with roaring fire.

Couples only!(Couple = 1 male + 1 female)

Awards: Merchandise to top couple in each age group (combined ages of each runner)Plus award to "Middle of the Pack" couple

Race director: Steve Calldonna - (914) 278-6036

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N a m e :Cheeks payable and mailed to Taconic Road Runners Club, P.O. Box 711, Shrub Oak, NY 10588.1 know iliat running a road/cross-country race is a potenliaily hazardous activity. I should not enter and run unless I am medical!)able and properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of a race official relative to my ability to safely complete the run. Iassume all risks associated with this event including, but not limited to; falls, contact with other participants, the effects of theweather, traffic and the condition of the road/terrain, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. Having read this waiverand 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 laconic Road Runners Club, Blue Mountain Reservation and all sponsors, their representatives and successors Irom all claims or liabilities of any kind ai'ising out of my panicipation in this event even though that liability may arise out ofnegligence or carelessness on the part of the persons named in this waiver. 1 grant permission to all of the foregoing to use an>'photographs, motions pictures, recordings, or any other record of this event for any legitimate purpose.

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Bring Appetizer, Entree or Dessert to feed 8-10 peopleBeer, Wine & Soda will be provided by TRRC

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To all of you who weren't there, you missed a greatevent. With the help of Fred Reger and Bill Foley, the TRRCsaw an increase in participation, up some twenty multi-sportathletes from last year to a recent record of 85 finishers. Thefinish line was moved back a few yards at the suggestion ofFred and Bil l , both veteran triathletes. It el iminated someconfusion from prior years and improved the quality of thefinish. Thanks guys.

John Albanese continued his winning streak with asubstantial lead over Lincoln Taylor, but it was not a surething. John had plenty of close completion, hitting the waterfirst, but over the half-mile swim, he showed his all aroundfitness. Lauren Losicco, the first place female, did a standoutjob, finishing 50th overall. As has happened over the years,we had a true long-distance entrant, this time from -- viaWorthington, MA ~ in the person of Alex Holdridge. FredReger deserves the credit for that as well. As I understand it,Alex's family heard about the Biathlon via the internet. Alexfinished first in his age group (14 and under) and 7th overall.Based on what 1 saw, everyone had a good time, andindications are that a number of first timers plan to come backnext year.

The Taconic Biathlon is, to my understanding,unique in at least a couple of ways; 1. It is not a running andbiking event, and 2. It starts with a run and finishes with a

swim. It appears this uniqueness attracts a dedicated fewathletes. I'm not sure why, but I have the feeling it is becauseit is more demanding in certain ways than other multi-sportevents. If that's the case, then it's probably safe to say wehave an elite event. For those of you who have never been tothe Taconic's Biathlon, make an effort next year. You'llexperience something unusual and great, even better if youcan volunteer. You'll never forget the experience. Just asksome of the volunteers from previous years.

Putting on the biathlon probably requires a greatercommitment of volunteers than any other TRRC event - aminimum of 24. This year was more challenging to me thanthe prior years because I could not be at club meetings andhaven't been able to participate in Saturday morning runs atthe pump house. Luckily for me, last Fall, Bill Foley offeredto help by becoming the co-director. He did a super job and Iowe him a sincere "Thank You". As a matter of fact, TRRCowes him a thank you. Without his help in rounding upvolunteers, and his advice, the event would not have takenplace. With that thought in mind, I also want to thank all ofyou who volunteered to get up early on a Sunday and spendthe morning working the event.

Westchester Summer Twilight Track & Field Series UpdatesT R R C R e s u l t s

Editor's note: The following list is an update of the results published in the September issue of Taconic Running Life. James Hagarand Ken Martin completed events on the last night. Their .scores are reflected here, but were not available for the last issue.

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7 / 8 / 9 78 0 0 m7 / 1 5 / 9 7

M i k e B i l l m a n 62.7 4 4 0Mike Carney 69.8 2 9 0 2 : 4 4 . 6 3 1 0

To m C h u r c h 2 : 1 7 . 7 6 0 0

Greg Diamond 58.6 5 4 5 2 : 0 7 . 7 6 6 0Bill Foley 58.2 5 6 0 2 : 1 7 . 0 5 5 0David Goldberg 62.5 4 5 0 2 : 2 0 . 6 5 2 0

James Hagar 73.5 4 2 0 2 : 3 5 . 7 3 8 0Justin Kelley 59.1 5 3 0K e n M a r t i n 61.4 4 7 0 2 : 2 6 . 0 4 6 0

Susan Metz 68.7 3 1 0 2 :35 .6 3 8 0

Doug Miller 56.3 6 1 0 2 :04 .6 7 0 0K e n P f a f f 2 :15 .7 5 7 0J im Wha len

Nathan Treadwe l l 6 8 . 3 3 2 0Bi l l Kress

Fred Reger 6 2 . 3 4 5 0Bob Pertak 6 4 . 4 4 0 0

Roy ArnesonPete Rivera

Phi l Rich ie

D a n A r m n i c kJoe Benavenga

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6 : 2 4 2 9 0

4 : 4 3 6 9 0

5 : 2 1 5 1 0

5 : 4 6 4 2 0

5 : 1 5 5 4 0

5 : 5 4 3 9 0

4 : 5 3 6 4 05 : 0 0 6 1 0

5 : 4 1 4 3 06 : 0 2 3 7 0

100m7 / 2 9 / 9 7

14 .4 300

13 .6 390

15 .6 170

14.0 340

16.2 120

13.2 440

15.3 200

14.2 320

13 .1 460

14.0 340

2 0 0 m7 / 2 9 / 9 7

2 8 . 4 3 7 0

2 7 . 9 4 0 0

3 2 . 6 1 7 0

2 8 . 2 3 8 0

3 1 . 7 2 1 0

2 6 . 8 4 7 0

31 .9 200

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1 6 : 2 0 7 0 0

1 7 : 5 1 5 8 0

2 0 : 1 0 4 3 0

1 8 : 5 8 5 0 0

2 0 : 2 6 4 1 0

1 6 : 5 8 6 5 0

2 1 : 4 1 3 4 0

1 5 : 5 5 7 4 0

1 9 : 2 1 4 8 0

2 0 : 5 4 3 9 0

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1 1 R i c h R o b e r l s . 2 4 r : i o 1 7 | o 7 4 9 1

2 2 A l o n s o R c i i d o n . 2 5 17 3.- r 5 ; 73 9 2

3 3 Rich Joscph.34 IS 1(1 I S 1 0 7 1 . 4 1

4 4 DougMillcr.37 I S 3 7 I S . I S 7 0 . 9 ( '

5 5 T i m R o b i n M m . 3 4 19 HI 1 9 : 1 0 0 7 , 7 10

6 6 Ken Mar t in .34 1 9 : 2 2 19 22 0 7 . 0 1 1

7 7 T i m K i c k s . 4 6 19 39 I S 0 0 7 1 . 7 3

X 8 l)ougThucneii.l7 2 0 ( i ( i 19 3,; 0 5 . 8 12

q 9 J a c k B r c n n i i n . 4 X 2 0 : i l S I S 1 ( . 7 1 . 0 5

10 10 Greg Mo(>iic\.36 2 0 : . H 2 0 1 8 0 3 . 9 r

11 1 1 A l D u m o i U . 4 1 2 0 : 5 2 1 9 - 5 0 0 5 . 1 15

12 1 2 R i c h P c r v k a s z . 4 1 2 0 : 5 . ^ 1 9 5 9 6 4 . 9 16

13 13 Rob Ti l lo lson . l4 2 1 : 0 1 19 44 6 5 . 2 14

14 1 4 H o w a r d B a s h a n t . 5 2 2 1 : 0 3 1 8 : 3 0 7 0 . 1-

15 15 Joseph Jeraci.30 2 1 1 9 2 ! 1 9 6 0 . 9 ""7

16 16 Brian Lacc\vell.33 21: .53 2 1 - 5 3 5 9 . 3 2 5

17 17 Robert \Valtcrs.27 2 1 : . 5 9 2 1 50 59 0 2 o

18 18 Pete Rivera.47 2 2 . 1 2 2 0 1 8 6 3 . 9 18

1 9 1 9 F r a n c i s c o ( i u / m a n . 1 6 22-1.5 2 1 2 9 5 9 . 9 2-1

2 0 I S u s a n M C I 1 / . 3 5 2 2 1 4 2 2 0 2 6 5 , 3 13

21 2 Rachel Hunter. 17 22: .54 2 2 3 2 6 3 . 5 19

2 2 20 Tom O'Connc l l .46 2 3 : 0 0 2 1 - 11 61 2

2 3 2 1 N e s t o r P o r \ t k o . 3 7 23 .51 2 3 0 " 50 1 31

2 4 22 John Flynn.3l 23 5 . ; 2 5 5 5 55 1 3 "

2 5 23 Matthew 1 lyland.27 2.V.5(> 2.5 50 5 5 . 0 .18

2 6 3 F m n n . S t o c k c r . 3 9 2 4 o o 2.5 1 1 (.2 1 2 i '

2 7 2 4 D a n C a s s i d \ . 3 9 2 4 . 1 4 2 3 2 9 55 2 3(1

2 8 2 5 B r i a n R o b e r t s . 3 7 2 4 - 1 5 2 4 - 1 0 5 3 . 3 4 1

2 9 2 6 B r e n t P c t c r s o n . 4 5 2 4 : 5 8 2 3 1 0 5 6 . 0 3 3

3 0 4 R e b e c c a H u n t e r . 1 5 2 5 : 0 2 23 1 1 6 1 . 7 21

31 27 Joseph Bailc\.45 2 5 : 0 5 2 3 1 " 5 5 . 7 3 4

3 2 28 Mike Caniey,42 2 5 : 1 3 2 3 ' 5 5 5 4 . 2 3 9

3 3 2 9 B i l l K r e s v . 3 6 2 5 P 2 5 - 0 1 5 1 . 9 •15

34 5 Heather Bri l l .22 2 5 . 1 8 2 5 1 8 5 6 . 9 28

35 30 Michae l ( i r i r t in .32 2 5 : 3 5 2 5 3 5 5 0 . 7 ■P

3 6 31 Pat r ick Mct i ra i l .17 2 5 : - I 0 25 Of. 51 3 4 6

3 7 3 2 I T a i i k M i n c i e l i . 4 4 2 5 : 4 2 24 (12 5-1.0 4 0

3 8 6 Dana Mi ichcl l .9 2 ( r l 2 2 ( 8 3 0 6 9 . 5 ()

3 9 33 James Mc(irai l .45 2 0 : 2 1 2 4 . 2 - 5 3 . 0 -13

4 0 34 J im Mi tchel l .53 20:.51 2 3 0 0 V, 1 3 0

41 35 Jim Wha!en.55 2r. : .54 2 2 l o -^7 (1 2 "

4 2 3 6 J o h n B a t c s . 7 4 2 o : 4 l I S - t o 69 5 s

4 3 37 Steven Krisky.38 2 6 : 4 2 2 " o : 4 8 . 0 s o

4 4 38 l-dGiglio.33 2 ' ' 0 9 2 " 0 0 - P 8 57

4 5 7 C h r i s t i n e P o r \ t k o . 4 l 2 7 : 1 0 2 5 4 0 5(1 1

4 6 3 9 B o b G r i n i n . 5 7 2 7 : 1 6 2 2 . 5 " 5(1.5 2 9

4 7 40 Marly l-oid.33 2 7 - . 1 0 2 " 4 0 4 0 9 0 0

4 8 4 1 M i c h a e l ' l o r r e s . 4 6 2 ' ' : 5 o 2 5 - r 50 3 ■10

4 9 42 Dan Ciarc ia.40 2 S : I - 2" 1 1 4 7 , - ' 5 S

5 0 43 Art 1 leydeiulael.55 2 S . . 5 2 2 4 2 " 53 1 -12

51 4 4 B o b M c K e o n . 6 l 28 :4 .5 2.5 IS ^ 5 - 3 5

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5 3 9 C l a i r e M e l ) t i n n e l t . . 3 4 29: Id 29 OS 49 4 5 2

5 4 1 0 M a r t a S h e N e h i k . 2 7 20 .5(1 2 o 5 0 4 8 . S s - l

5 5 1 1 M i c h e l e D i { i i a n s a n t e . 3 6 2 9 - 1 0 20 1 1 •19 3 52i

5 6 4 5 A l e x B r e n n a n . l O 29:.'5S 2 > 2 S 5 0 . 0 4 8

5 7 4 6 B o b A u i n e l h . 3 3 3 0 : 0 3 3 0 0 3 4 3 . 2 0 0

5 8 4 7 T h o m a s B r i M . 5 4 3 0 : I S 2(> 1 1 4 9 . 5 5 1

5 9 4 8 A n d r e w S t e r n . 4 2 .30 :21 2S -18 •15 1 0 5

6 0 12 Ncla Rochelson.32 3 0 : 5 1 3 0 - 5 1 - t o " ' 6 2

6 1 1 3 C h r i s t i n e 1 : i / a n i s . 4 3 3 0 : 5 2 2S 41 5 0 . 2 5 0

6 2 4 9 K e n n e t h K o > . \ k . 5 0 3 1 : 0 2 : ' ' - - i 5 4 0 8 61

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6 4 15 I .eonoraColavno.37 32:00 3 1 1 1 ■lo 1 ' i36 5 50 JeH'rey 1 <wii/.9 3 2 : - l 6 2 f . I S 4S 1 > 5

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The 5K Cross Country Race At TeatownBy Bcott Ahercrombie

Although most runners train and race exclusively onroads, there are a few who will use interval training on thetrack to become more competitive. The smallest group,however, are those who run on the trails. We invest so muchtime in our running, and yet miss so much of nature's beautyby not training off road. When roads are built, the inclines arebulldozed Hat, and curves in the terrain are removed. Hardpavement is no substitute for the constant tipping anddowning, turns and curves, vegetation, streams, animal lifeand lack of motorized vehicles experienced when running inthe woods. Start out carefully and watch your footing. After amonth or so, your stride will automatically adjust to unevensurfaces, roots, rocks and ruts. As a trail runner, you are nomore apt to attract ticks than your contemporaries playing intraffic. They must occasionally veer into the tall, tick-ladengrasses on the side of the road to avoid some maniac speedingby. Snakes and wild bear, well that's another story.

For a race in our area, the Teatown 5K is essentially aflat course. The lack of elevation is offset, however, bynumerous roots, rocks, logs and narrow trails. It's an excellentlocation for cross country racing. The weather was perfect.No one got lost. The food was good. Beer is always good,and the awards were plentiful and of high quality. The onlyproblem, (and this was a big one), was the lack ofparticipation: 69 Finishers. Ouch! Please, as you review therace results, imagine how great it would be next year to seeyour own name listed on the Teatown 5K race results. Thisrace is much too good to let slip by.

We especially want to thank our sponsors. This is,after all, a fund raiser for Teatown. Club Fit signed up earlyon, and was particularly generous. 1 was a slug. I wasted myentire summer hanging out at work, and did not seek outadditional sponsorship until a week before the race - too lateto get either your name or logo on the flyer and t-shirt. So Iwent to, and received sponsorship from, a few places where Ihave been a good customer. There was Yorktown beer andsoda, which blessedly always maintains a large supply ofMcEwan's Scotch ale. and Salerno Chrysler, Dodge,Plymouth Inc. from whom I have purchased several carsthrough the years because they really have been good peopleto do business with. Thank you sponsors. Taconic reallyappreciates your support!

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other Races, Other Places

9/28 Meisler Run(s)Pete and Peg Meisler once again hosted

thei r annual run/eat b iath lon. About 13 Taconicsshowed up early and ran 8, or 13, or 20 milesthrough the beautiful, mountainous Cold Springvicinity. Pete does a great job of markingthe course, complete with perfect maps.

Peg oversees the second half of theevent... the eating. MANY more Taconicsshowed up for this part of the day. Food wasplentiful and varied, surpassed in pleasure only bythe friendship that was shared.

9/28 Philadelphia Half-MarathonReports are that this is a great event, with ahotel available at the start/finish, a delicious pastaparty and a great course. Although they were toomodest to share the results of their run, reportedTRRC entrants inc luded:R i c h i e A d a m s k i G r e g D i a m o n dC a r o l H a n s o n E d M c L a u g h l i nL e e S a r o k e n N a n c y Y o u n g

1 0 / 5 R o c k l a n d Y - A t h l o n5K Run, 20K Bike, 5K RunN i c k J u b o k 1 : 1 9 : 2 2

1 0 / 1 2 R u n W i t h C o l o r s l O KBeckct, Mass.N i c k J u b o k 4 3 : 2 9 ( 2 n d 4 0 - 4 9 )

10/12 Norway Run 3.3M (5.3K)Centra l Park , NYCJohn Cunningham 16:52 (1 st 30-39)PhilRichey^ 16:49 (1st 40-44)B o b E d m o n d s 2 0 : 5 3 ( 2 n d 5 5 - 5 9 )P i e r c e B r e n n a n 2 6 : 3 5 ( 3 r d 7 0 - 7 4 )L e e S a r o k e n 2 3 : 2 9

N a n c y Y o u n g 2 4 : 0 8K a t e G l y n n 2 4 : 2 8C a r o l H a n s o n 2 4 : 5 5Team Scores:M e n1 . N e w Y o r k H a r r i e r s 5 2

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Women's RunningBy Debra Kemiey

1 can't believe another year of the New YorkRoad Runner's Grand Prix is almost over. There are onlytwo races left! The next race is a cross country onNovember 16th at Van Cortlandt Park and the Decemberrace is on the 7th and is a 10-miler. At the writing of thisarticle, the Women's Masters Team is in 3rd place, andthe Women's Veterans Team is in 1st place.

The September race was the Staten Island Half-Marathon. It was held on a very cool and windy September 21 St. It was the first time that I had ever run theStaten Island Half, and 1 liked the course quite well...except for the last mile which was uphill and run directlyinto a gusty wind. It required a good deal of grit! Thewomen running this race were Debra Kenney 1:36:23,Lee Saroken 1:40:55, Melanie Benvenue 1:4I :48, CarolHanson 1:42:51, Carolyn Subin 1:52:25, and AdrienneThompson 1:54:12.

The October race was the Norway Run, a 3.3mile race (1 thought it was a 5K?!) The women who ranthis race were Lee Saroken 23:29, Nancy Young 24:08,Kate Glynn 24:28, and Crol Hanson 24:55. Great perform a n c e s !

If you are interested in running the November 16and/or December 7th races, gave me a call at 245-9629,or send me an e-mail at:

aberken(@ix.netcom.com

I t ' s M a r a t h o n S e a s o n

Taconics are running marathons all over the place.Some have already completed their Fall goals, with finishes atDutchess and Dublin and Venice, to name a few! Others are

preparing for New York City, for Warwick, for Marine Corps,and more.

Send us your stories! Tell us your experiences (andyour finish times). Give us your photos.

This is a CLUB newsletter. We want to know aboutthe running experiences of fellow club members. Whether thisis your first marathon or "Just" one of many, this marathon is aspecial one. Please share it with us. Deadline for the Januarynewsletter is December 15. (Articles and photos sent earlierwould be greatly appreciated!)

1 0 / 1 2 P u t n a m H a l f - M a r a t h o nPatr ick ColonMauricio VenegasChuck Cree l

Doug MillerGlenn McCarthyEd Di l lonBarbara Bri t tan

Nancy Venegas

15:27 (2nd overall)16:03 (3rd overall)16:39 (1st 30-39)18:34 (3rd 30-39)23:04 (3rd 40-49)30:13 (1st 50-59)25:44 (2nd overall)28:00 (3rd overall)

Chr is t ina Cul lenPr isc i l la ZaffiruM a r c O x m a n

B o b D a v i s

Katy D. QuinnP u t n a m 5 KMarika Sickinger

1:46:19 (2nd 20-29)1:55:45 (3rd 40-49

1 : 5 9 : 2 3

D u t c h e s s C l a s s i c : F u n a n d P r i z e s

Taconic Road Riiniiei s uirncd out in good numbers, ready to run. at the 1997 Dutchess Classic. This is traditionally a greatparty, and this year wa.s no exception. Mid Hudson put.s on a great event, and it is fun to just show up and run. . .and not worry aboutthe work and worry of piitiing on three race.s in one dn\ .

Taconics took first and second overall in the marathon: Alonso Rendon took first place honors with an amazing 2:34:18.Mauricio Venegas finished second in 2:45:40. Nanc\ Venegas was second woman in the half-marathon, where Taconics cleaned upin age group awards.

The 60+ men from TRRC swept their age group in the 5K. too. Great job Pierce Brennan, Rudi Einhorn and Joe Handelman.And congratulations to Nanc> Young, tli'st in her age group.An unofficial l ist of Taconic finishers is as fol lows:M a r a t h o n :

A lonso RendonMauricio VenegasBill FoleyJosh Kn ight

H a l f - M a r a t h o nFred RegerBrad Leach

Margie KattJoe JeraciTina Cu l lenG e r a l d R a d l a u e r

D a v i d P a c c h i a n a

Vinny JulianoCarmc io Ro ldanHow ie So lowRick Sa lemmoS t e v e H o a n z l

Greta OlssonMike CarneyK e n M a r t i n

Katy QuinnOwen McCrudden 2 :06 :0

2 : 3 4 : 1 8 R u d i E i n h o r n2 : 4 5 : 4 0 P i e r c e B r e n n a n

3 : 0 3 : 3 7 J o e H a n d e l m a n

3 : 3 4 : 5 4 D a v e O ' T o o l eR i c h A d a m s k i

Jack MagroneSteve Onion

1 : 2 9 : 5 9 N a n c y Y o u n g1 : 3 8 : 3 9 P h i l R i c h e \1:38:30 (tropin)

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1 : 4 3

1:28:311 : 5 3 : 1 3

1:38:49 (thanks. Marge)DNF - injured1 : 5 2

1 :47 :201:24:181 : 5 0

I St place 10 food1:23:23 (I 7ili overall. 2nd age group)2 : 0 6 : 0 1

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Brad Leach (42387-iop photo) runsstrong in the I '2 Marathon. (JwenMcCrudden & Kai\ Qiiiiin (above)finish 13.1M with smi les, andGreta Olsson moves at a good clipthrough the half.

Rudi Einhorn. Pierce Brennan & Joe 1 landelman sweep the 60+ category in the 5K.

Photos by Steve Quinn

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T h e M e n ' s M a s t e r s Te a mBy Scott Abercrombie

Our team competes in both the New York Road RunnersClub and the Metropolitan Athletic Congress Grand Prix Series.There are 9 races in the MAC series and 12 in N.Y., with someoverlap between the two. The winning team in MAC receives$600. Contrary to all predictions, the team has struggled this year.

Taconic's Lincoln Hall 5 Miler was a double points race inthe MAC series, and a Long Island team. Runners Edge, came upand beat us in our own back yard.

Early on, the Staten Island team took the lead in the N.Y.series. Many of the Taconic Masters were 40 in 1990 or before, soby this year, we had lost the ability to field a strong team in all ofthe 18 or so events in which we compete. Even if you discountinjuries, the aging process, overtime, and all of life's disruptions,it's not easy maintaining consistency year after year after year.Good Masters teams come and go. We didn't go anywhere. Wehung in as best we could, and now we are back with a small lead inboth series.

Actually, 1997 has been a very good year for rebuildingthe team. Several runners turned 40 this year, a few 40 year oldsJoined our club, and some team members are running better nowthan ever before.

The September 28th 50 mile 8 man Ocean To Sound Relayon Long Island was the turning point for us. With Rick Ashby, RoyAltman, Nick Caswell, Paul Fendler, Scott Mosenthal, PaulPacchianna, Joe Porcaro and Gary Steinel, we put together a verystrong team, with a lot of depth, for the Long Island race. They allhad great races, and Taconic was the first Masters team in thisprestigious double points MAC event.

Then, on October 5th, Steve Calidonna, Rick Ashby, KenPaft, Justin Kelley, Joe Porcaro, Scott Abercrombie, GlenMcCarthy and Tom Maloney won the double points MAC 5K CrossCountry Championship at Van Court Park.

There are only a few team races left in 1997. Two LongIsland teams are within a few points of us in the MAC series, and inthe N.Y. series, the Staten Island club remains powerful, motivatedand very much aware of Just how close the team point totals are atthis time. 1 am optimistic, but neither grand prix has been won yet!

W a n t o d i P h o t o s f o rT R L N e w s l e t t e r

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T h e 1 9 9 8 W i n t e r S e r i e s" T h e F r e e z e r F i v e s "

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R a c e # 1

Sunday, February 8, 19981 0 : 0 0 A . M .

Distance: 5K (approximately)V

R a c e # 2

Sunday, February 22, 19981 0 : 0 0 A . M .

Distance: 5 Miles (approximately)

Entry Fee: $5.00 each race pre-register (Family maximum = $15/race)*$4.00 each race TRRC pre-register*$6.00 each race, race day registration

*Pre-reglstration closes January 30 (Race #1) and February 8 (Race #2).Entry fees are non-refundable.Special commemorative long sleeved tee-shirts: $12.00 (in addition to race entry fee).Specify size If ordering tee-shirt. Pre-ordered shirts must be picked up at race. (No shipping.)

Age Group Awards Will Be Presented At Each Race

P o s t - R a c e R e f r e s h m e n t s

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Facta nan verba Race Directors: Gerry Radlauer (914) 764-9056 and Barbara Brittan (914) 747-7431Directions from NYC: Taconic State Parkway North to FDR Park Exit. Parking Lot #1 = 1st lot on left

F r e e z e r F i v e s R e g i s t r a t i o n B i b N o .R a c e e n t e r e d : P l e a s e c i r c l e : ^ ^ 1 U 2 T e e - s h i r t s ( $ i 2 ) M L X L

N a m e : S e x _ A g e o n r a c e d a y B i r t h d a t e : / /

Address:S t r e e t C i t y S t a l e Z i p

I know that running a road race is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter and run unless I am medically able and properlytrained, I 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 running in this event including, but not limited to: falls, contact with other participants, the effects of the weather, trafficand the conditions of the road, all sucii risks being known and appreciated by me. Having read this waiver and knowing these factsand in consideration of your accepting my entry. I. for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release the TaconicRoad Runners Club. FDR Park and all sponsors, their representatives and successors from all claims or liabilities of any kind arisingout of my participation in this event even though that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the personsnamed in this waiver. 1 grant permission to all of the foregoing to use any photographs, motion pictures, recordings, or any otherrecord of this event for any legitimate purpose.

S i g n a t u r e D a t e A m o u n t e n c l o s e d : R a c e # lRace #2

P a r e n t ' s s i g n a t u r e i f u n d e r 1 8 y e a r s o f a g e D a t e T e e - s h i r tChecks payable to TRRC. Send to TRRC. P.O. Box 711. Shrub Oak. NY 10588 Total: _

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Ta c o n i c L o s e s F r i e n dBy Harry Neeson

As a result of injuries sustained in anautomobile accident, Bill McLoughlin, longtimemember, and a true runner in every respect of theword, was lost to his family and friends early lastmonth. Bill, a Manhattan-born (1940) native,was an avid runner before the boom came alongin the 80's, carrying his love for the sport straightfrom his college days at Pace into the streets,parks or tracks, whereveror whenever the time ofday or year allowed. Over 27 years. Bill neverlost his enthusiasm for the sport, finding enoughtime to take in and complete two marathons. Hisintensity for sport was not restricted to running,though, as he was a major skier, and found timefor golf and tennis, too. And if those avocationswere not enough. Bill was a fine piano player andhad a great affinity for computers and their challenges.

A graduate of Good Shepherd and Cardinal Hayes, Bill moved on to Pace College for hisB.A. and later earned his Masters at the sameinstitution, by which time the facility had obtained the university status by which it is knowntoday. Only recently, he had taken an option toretire from Baruch College where he had servedas Placement Director.

Fred Kiachif, a friend with whom Billspent many hours on the golf course, describedhim as "easy going and a good friend." And "Onewho helped me a great deal with learning computer skills and accompaniment on the piano."

A fine family may, our good friend issurvived by his wife Kathleen, and their twochildren, Jeanne and Gregory.

We shall miss him. The world is not abetter place without him.

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m ttoionn in tw ior tu iue t

Sunday, March 22,1998 -10:00 A.M. Start (Check-in begins at 9:oo a m )FDR Park, Yorktown Heights, NY, Parking Lot #1

P r e - e n t r y ( - N o R e f u n d s - ) : $ 6 . 0 0 T R R C M e m b e r t h e$ 8 . 0 0 N o n - m e m b e r T

R a c e D a y : $ 1 0 . 0 0 C i

C o u r s e :

Age:About Five Miles of Mud and Slop, Some HillsMinimum 13 years old

A w a r d s : O v e r a l l 1 - 5 M & F1 3 - 1 8 1 - 3 M & F 4 0 - 4 9 1 - 3 M & F1 9 - 2 9 1 - 3 M & F 5 0 - 5 9 1 - 3 M & F3 0 - 3 9 1 - 3 M & F 6 0 P l u s 1 - 3 M & F

Team Awards: The Mohansic Qeronimo Cup will be awarded to the first place team.For more information, see officials on race day.

Race Directors: Owen McCrudden: (914) 245-4830 and Steve Quinn (914) 628-0648

Refreshments will be provided.Directions from NYC: laconic State Parkway North to FDR Park Exit. Parking Lot #1 = 1st lot on left.

Detach and return with check to TRRC, P.O. Box 711, Shrub Oak, NY 10588

Mudders & Grunters - March 22,1998N a m e T e a m :

AddressS t r e e t C i t y S t a t e Z i p C o d e

S e x : M a l e F e m a l e ; A g e o n r a c e d a y B i r t h d a t e : ^ T e l . N o .I know that running a road race/cross country race is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter and run unless I ammedically able and properly trained. I agree to aide by any decision of a race official relative to my ability to safely completethe run. I assume all risks associated with running in this event including, but not limited to: falls, contact with other participants, the effects of the weather, including high heat and/or humidity, traffic and the conditions of the road, all such risksbeing 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, theCity of Yorktown Heights and all sponsors, their representatives and successors from all claims or liabilities of any kindarising out of my participation in this event even though that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the partof the persons named in this waiver. I grant permission to all of the foregoing to use any photographs, motion pictures,recordings, or any other record of this event for any legitimate purpose.

S i g n a t u r e D a t e P a r e n t ' s s i g n a t u r e ( i f p a r t i c i p a n t < 1 8 y e a r s o f a g e )Entry Fee Enclosed:Mail applications to TRRC, P.O. Box 711 Shrub Oak, NY 10588. All checks payable to TRRC.

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By Louis E. Bisogni. D.C.. C.C.S.P.. Chiropracior

Shin Splints are defined as "pain and discomfortin the leg from repetitive activity on hard surfaces, or dueto forcible, excessive use of the foot tlexors." Mostcommonly, joggers and runners, aerobic and classicaldancers, basketball players and sprinters are affected.The three most common causes are periostitis (inHamma-tion) of the bone, stress fractures, and compartmentsyndromes; many cases that do not fall into any of thesethree categories fall into what arc called non-specific shinsplints, e.g., tendonitis, muscle strain, membrane stressand chronic periostitis.Contributing Factors To Exercise-induced Leg Pain1. Poor Running Mechanics - this is the most commoncause. Leaning too hard while cornering will stress theleg muscles. Similarly, running on the balls of the feet(with no flat foot phase) will cause muscle fatigue.2. Inappropriate foot wear.3. Pes Planus and Cavus - flat feet or high arches maystrain the tibia. (Here orthotics may be necessary.)4. Muscular Imbalance - studies show weakness in legmuscle groups predispose one to shin splints.5. Overweight - athletes that are as little as 10-15 poundsoverweight are more susceptible.6. inadequate warm-up,7. Uneven ter ra in ,8. 1 lard, unyielding surfaces - a 150 pound individualmay have to dissipate I 10-120 TONS of force througheach leg when jogging as little distance as a mile.9. Co ld Weather,10. Nutrition - Studies show that 50% of runners withshin splints were ingesting too little calcium.RDA= 1200mg/day.

T R E A T M E N T

Rest - if severe, rest initially.Phvs ica l Moda l i t ies

-ice (at the beginning and end of a run may behelpful)-ultrasound to treat shin splints caused by amuscular or tendon problem (Studies showultrasound increases the rate of bone healing.)

Modification of Training Surface and ActivityStranpinu - some help may be afforded.Orthosis - ("Orthotics") ("Shoe inserts")Proper Footwear - Do not run with worn-out shoes!!!Exerc ise

A comphmenutry consultation to all mcmhcrs of laconicRoad Runners Club will be given by Dr. Bisogni. who is aCertified Chiropractic Sports Practitioner. Dr. Bisognipractices in Soniers((9N) 277-2()0()) and White Plains((914) 42S-0904). and treats several professional sportsfigures.

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Taconic Volunteers Support the BattleAgainst Breast and Ovarian Cancer

By Rich Adam.ski

On more than one occasion, ilic Taconic RoadRunners have been referred lo as "a bunch of beer drinkerswith a running problem". And I'm proud to admit that 1have done my share to help the club earn this reputation.However, I'm even prouder to have been witness to the"kinder and gentler" personality of the club which makesTRRC a truly special and unique organization. Taking limeout from its running and beer drinking activities, TRRCarrived in force at FDR park (our home away from home) onSunday, October 5. to lend support to the third annual breastand ovarian cancer SUPPORT-A-WALK, sponsored bySupport Connection, Inc., a Yorktown-based organizationthat provides support to women with breast or ovariatic a n c e r .

More than 1,000 participants walked to raiseawarenss of breast and ovarian cancer. Many walked inmemory of loved ones who lost their battle with thesedreaded diseases, while others walked in celebration ofsurvivors who prove that the battle can be won. The event,which was a huge financial success, raised over 570,000.During the past year, the organization provided services toover 550 women in the Westchester/Putnam community, freeof any charges. These services included support groups forthose battling the diseases, public education meetings, andholistic healing programs, to name a few. Plans forexpanding services for the new year are already under way.

My heartfelt thanks go out to all my Taconic friendswho came out to support this important cause. 1 wasespecially touched by the calls received in the week beforethe walk from fellow club members asking how they couldhelp, while apologizing to me for not calling earlier. Therewere a few people whom 1 must recognize in a special way.

T h e s e i n c l u d e

-Ed Mclaughlin for an extraordinary job as sound systemmanager and DJ for the event. (Ed, you should have hadbusiness cards to distribute. This could have been the start ofa new career!),-Eileen Davis for coordinating the refreshments activities,-Nancy Young and Joanna Nash for coordinating registration,-Fred and Christine Reger for everything from ba.skets towalkie talkies to generators,-Steve Quinn for taking charge as "cominando off trafficc o n t r o l , " a n d

-Greg (Gyro) Diamond who actually sat down at the poolparking lot to count all walkers passing him in order to obtainan "official" count of walker parcipation.Special thanks go to our newsletter editor, Katy D. Quinn,for the countless hours she spent again this year using hercreative talents to produce (he walk's 60 page Journal whichgenerated over SI 1,000 in revenues.

This year's walk was particular)' special for mesince it was the first time 1 got to walk in it. I can't count thenumber of times I've run the 5K course, but 1 can remembermany times saying to my regular running partners, Carol andNancy, "Wouldn't it be nice if we could just walk the coursetoday'.^" (Some, I know, have suggested there's no differencebetween my walking and running speeds). As I finished thewalk, I remember seeing Nancy Young, Carol Hansen, andKaty Quinn talking with each other, and remembered thatthree years ago, their decision to run in the NYC BreastCancer Race for the Cure in memory of my wife Myraplanted the seeds for the creation of Support Connection. It'sinteresting how the actions of just a few good people canhave such a profound affect on so many .

The presence of the Taconics helping othersreminded me of a quote from Malcolm Forbes:

"Any morial who seeks only his ownaggrandizeinenl ends up a spiritual bankrupt, no matter how

TRR^ Lends Hands & Feet to Support-A-Walk 1997: i c l i i e . D e b b i e &

l ike Adanisk i ( inenter of photo atght) cut the ribbon) S t a n t i i e 3 r d A n -

ua l Suppor t -A-v 'a lk ,

)J Ed McLaughlinrepares niusicontheRKC sound system.)r Club Fit's Syd' C r m a n t o l e a d t h e

a n n - u p .

Ffom the beginning. laconics have beenaniong the "Friends of Myra." Debbie andDave Pacchiana (above right) were aniong themany TRRC volunteers at this year's Support-A-Walk. where over 900 walkers remembered loved ones who have died, and celebrated survivors in the battle against breastand ovarian cancer.

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Race #110 A.M. - 2 Mile Fun Run/Walk

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St. Patrick's Day Races ^S u n d a y, M a r c h 1 5 , 1 9 9 8 ^

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1 Run/Walk 10:45 A.M. - lOK Championship

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2 R O U N D T R I P T I C K E T S T O I R E L A N DAnd Other Raffle Prizes Awarded by Drawing - All Finishers Eligible

Post Race Refreshments, Music & FestivitiesTRRC Hotline (914) 923-4665 + Check out our home page at (http://homel.gte.net/gregtrrc)

Race Director: Jack Brennan (914)763-9023; fax (914) 666-8691Awards (lOK only): Top 3 Overall and all TRRC age groups

Te e - S h i r t s t o F i r s t 4 0 0 E n t r a n t s

Entry Fees: Pre-register ( by 3/12/97) - $8.00 TRRC Member$ 10.00 Non-MemberPre-registered family: $7.00 for all pre-entered children under age 15 when accompanied

by an adult entry(be sure to include separate entry form for each entry -then clip family forms together.)Club or Group: Call for special rates!

Forms may be copied. Each entry must be on a separate form.Race day - $12.00Checks payable to TRRC. P.O. Box 711. Shrub Oak. NY 10588 (no refunds)

Directions: Taconic State Pkwy to FDR Park Exit - parking lot #1 is first lot on the left.

TRRC - St Patrick's Day Races - March 15.1998 —|M | \1M Bib No.(please print) All participants must send own entry form -1 per race. IndicateWich race, aboveN a m e : A g e o n r a c e d a y : B i r t h d a t e : / /

( l a s t ) ( fi r s t )A d d r e s s : _ _ S e x : M F

( s t r e e t ) ( c i t y ) ( s t a t e ) ( z i p ) ( t e l e p h o n e ) ( c i r c l e )Waiver - to be signed if over 18. Parent's signature if under 18.: I know that running a road race is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not enterand run unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of a race official relative to my ability to safely complete therun. I assume all risks associated with running in this event including, but not limited to: falls, contact with other participants, the effects of theweather, including high heat and/or humidity, traffic and the conditions of the road, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. Having read thiswaiver and knowing these facts and in consideration of your accepting my entry, I, for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive andrelease the Taconic Road Runners Club, and all sponsors, their representatives and successors from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out ofmy participation in this event even though that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons named in this waiver. Igrant permission to all of the foregoing to use any photographs, motion pictures, recordings, or any other record of this event for any legitimatepurpose. I understand that bicycles, skateboards, baby joggers, roller skates or blades, animals, and radio headsets are not allowed in the race and Iwill abide by this guideline.

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All Those Runs; Some Many Laughs; Has It Been That Long?By Larry Lenahan

Some twenty years ago on fouilh of July 1977, while fishingout on Lake Mahopac. I noticed a lot of people running alongNorth Lake Blvd. Up until that time. I didn't know there werethings like road races, other than the Boston Marathon. Iguess I was the only runner in the US. and I was doing somerunning at the time, who hadn't tuned in to the boom. Abouteight months later, in February, 1978, I met Dan Caffrey atSycamore Park. (TRRC had something to do with the WinterCarnival being held there.) After chatting with Dan and oneor two other members of the Club. I was invited to meet othermembers on Wednesday night at Mohansic Park (now knownas F.D.R. Park). That encounter lead me to activities, events,and challenges unimagined at that time.

Over the ne.\t nineteen years. I've had the pleasure ofrunning with some of the funniest, craziest and best peopleyou can imagine. On second thought, if you're a TRRCmember, you already know what our runners are like.

As a result of this chance sighting, and meeting Dan.I've run in races from Arizona to Massachusetts; just run forthe fun of it in close to forty states; participated once in theTaconic Biathlon (and finished almost dead last); severalMarathons in places like New York. Burlington. Washington,D.C.. Albany and Troy; a couple of thiily K's and fifteen K's;plus numerous 5 and lOK's; Harry Neeson's infamoushandicap race; the Olympic Torch Run to Lake Placid; andother memorable races - and had a ball at each.

In all but a few of these races, there was at least oneother TRRC member there to urge me on. Even in the earlyperiod, when I was almost as slow as I am now, there was

always some Taconic there - whether it was a six. eight ortwelve miler in Mohansic in the person of Pete Corsino. PeteMeisler, Owen McCrudden and others much better than I to

keep me company. There were early (5 a.m.) 10 and 12 milewinter runs with Howie Bashant. who helped me train for amarathon and set my PR. Runs with Dan Kehoe and Harrywhere, after 10 miles or so. one or the other would truly surgeahead just to razz the other guy, both laughing all the way.Not to be forgotten, for those of you who really want to do along run -- 20 miles -■ in preparation for a marathon, therewere those grueling Sedgwick Club runs from Dan's house. Ifyou want to know what they were like, ask Pete, Owen orHarry.

In recent years, I've had the pleasure of runningaround Boyd's Reservoir with Katy and Steve Quinn, andwhen possible, at the pump house. I don't how many milesI've run. and 1 no longer keep a log, but I can tell you it's alot, (one year every day).

Had I not witnessed that Fourth of July Race and metDan Caffrey, I probably would have continued to run. butcertainly not have had the pleasure of going so many mileswith such great people. I want thank all those who have everrun with me. You, no doubt, contributed to my being alivetoday. Twenty years is a long time, but like anything else,when you're having fun, the time flies and worries fade away.I don't know how to wrap this up, so; "When you are down,call a Taconic and get them to run with you. It's a great pickme up."

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