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TRRC 1999 Event Schedu le

2 / 7 / 9 9 1 0 : 0 0 A M F r e e z e r F i v e 5 K F D R P a r k Jerry RadlauerB a r b a r a B r i t t a n

7 6 4 - 9 0 5 67 4 7 - 7 4 3 1

2 / 2 1 / 9 9 1 0 : 0 0 A M F r e e z e r F i v e 5 M F D R P a r k Jerry RadlauerB a r b a r a B r i t t a n

7 6 4 - 9 0 5 67 4 7 - 7 4 3 1

3 /21 /99 1 0 : 0 0 A M St. Patrick's Day 1 0 K / 2 M F D R P a r k J a c k B r e n n a n 7 6 3 - 9 0 2 3

3/28/99 1 0 : 0 0 A M M u d d e r s & G r u n t e r s 5 M F D R P a r k Owen McCruddenSteve Quinn

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4/24/99 8 : 0 0 A M Sybil LudingtonH i s t o r i c a l R u n

5 0 K C a r m e l Anthony GalfanoEd McLaughlin

7 3 7 - 6 4 3 52 4 4 - 8 5 4 4

5/9 /99 9 : 0 0 A M Mother's Day 5 K F D R P a r k Nancy YoungL e e S a r o k e n

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2 4 4 - 8 5 4 4

6 / 6 / 9 9 9 : 0 0 A M North County News 5 K Y o r k t o w n Greg Diamond 5 2 8 - 2 2 5 1

6/12/99 9 : 0 0 A M D o u b l e A r c h T r a i l R a c e 5 K Ossining B i l l K r e s s

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7 / 4 / 9 9 8 : 0 0 A M Putnam County Classic 8 M Mahopac Fred RegerChristine Reger

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8/1 /99 8 : 4 5 A M Biathlon (Run then Swim) 3 M / . 5 M Mahopac Bill FoleyJ o e J e r a c i

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9/25/99 1 0 : 0 0 A M Te a t o w n T r a i l R u n 5 K Ossining Scott AbercrombieDeb Kenney

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1 0 / 3 / 9 9 1 0 : 0 0 A M Support-A-Walk 5 K F D R P a r k R i c h A d a m s k i 9 6 2 - 6 4 0 2

10/11/99 9 : 3 0 A M Columbus Day Kids V a r P e e k s k i l l Scott Abercrombie 2 4 5 - 9 6 2 9

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1 2 / 4 / 9 9 1 0 : 0 0 A M X-Country Relays V a r P e e k s k i l l P e t e r M e i s l e r 2 6 5 - 9 6 7 4

1 2 / 5 / 9 9 1 1 : 0 0 A M Couples Relay 5 K x 2 P e e k s k i l l S t e v e C a l i d o n n a 2 7 8 - 6 0 3 6

P r e s i d e n t ' s C o l u m n

Dedication Department: I'm going to address this column to that group ofTaconics who I have not yet met personally. Didyou know that each month there is a club meeting at which we: (1) schmooze, (2) eat, (3) find out what's happened during thelast month, and (4) we highlight the upcoming events. Not a big deal, not much dull business, really a nice social outlet. May1 suggest that you plan to attend one meeting in 1999, and give me a chance to meet you. Td really appreciate it. By the way.the monthly meeting is only one of a number of ways of connecting with other Taconics. If you'd prefer to meet folks on therun; come to the pumphouse on Saturday mornings, 7:30 am. - we provide the water and Gatorade. you provide the sweat.

These are two great ways of getting the most out of your membership.

Events Department: January is unusual in that TRRC doesn't have a scheduled running event. This is good from a race organization perspective, itgives the race directors and volunteers a bit of a breather and allows us to begin work on our 1999 schedule. Most things will remain the same,however there will, no doubt, be some changes. I had hoped to complete the rerouting of the Sybil course to improve both its safety and scenicappeal, but so far I've only been able to re-measure the last six miles, perhaps I'll get it done for the millennium version. (Note: "1 had a dream...."after having the opportunity running with the TRRC Mens 50+ team in last year's Ocean-to-Sound relay, I've begun to miss having a relay on theTRRC schedule, it could be that Sybil may have an added feature this year...stay tuned).

Events Department, Part_2: February brings the Freezer Fives, we anticipate cold weather-wise balanced by the warmth of the fireplace at FDR, bethere and enjoy either or both the 5K and the 5 Miler. Our race directors, Gerry Radlauer and Barbara Brittan have be busily putting the racestogether, and we expect they will be providing you with a well-organized runner friendly races, as usual.

Past President's Department for Can You Believe He'd Reailv Sav This Denartmentk1 feel that I have been fortunate to have been the Prez of TRRC twice before, but I have to say that I was relieved each time it came to the end of myterm. There seems to be a euphoria that overtakes you at the beginning fueled by new ideas and possibilities which get a little deflated as the twoyear tenure comes to a close. I have had the opponunity over the last two years to watch someone lead TRRC who brought to her job an enthusiasmof which I could not perceive any decline over the course of her term. Tough size 7's to fill. Thank You, Lee!!

Team Stuff Department: Over the last several years, TRRC has developed into a formidable presence in both the NYRRC and MAC championship series. Congratulations to the all of the teams and their captains for making TRRC a respected entity in the regional running community. AsTaconics, we can all feel good about our connection and participation in these events. Please remember that all TRRC members count in the scoringof such events, not just the front runners, so if you run in a NYRRC or MAC race, fill in the team box, it always makes a difference.

Non-Team Stuff Department: Sorry, nothing to report, every Taconic is on the team. Some just don't realize it yet.

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THE 1999 WINTER SERIES

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Race Directors: Gerry Radlauer (914) 764-9056 and Barbara Brittan (914) 747-7431

Preregistration closes January 31 (Race 1) and February 14 (Race 2): $5.00 each race ($4.00 TRRC member)Day of race registration: $6.00 per raceFamily maximum: $15.00 per raceEntry Fees nonrefundableSpecial Commemorative long sleeved T-shirts: $12.00 {in addition to race fee)

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F r e e z e r F i v e R A C E S ( d o n o t m i n ) : B i b n o :1 know ihat runninij a rtxid race u p xemially hwardous aciiviiy. 1 should nai enter anJ tun unle ^ I am medially able and properly trained. 1 agree lo abide by any decision of a race official relative to tjtyabiliiy to safely coniplcie the mn. I assuntc nil nsks associated with tMnning in this event including, but noi limited to; falls, contact with other participanis, the effects of the weatltcr, including high heat and/orhumidity, traftk and lite c<inditions of the road, all such risks being known and appreciateJ by tne. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts and in consideration of your itccepting my entry. 1. for ntyseifand anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release the Taconic Road Runners Club, FDR Park and alt sponsors, their representatives and successors from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising oui()f my participation in this event even though thai liability may arise out of negligence or carelesstwss on the part of the persons named in this waiver, I grant permission to all of the foregoing to use any photographs,motions pictures, recordings or any oiher record of this event for any legitimaie purpose. I understand ihat bicycles, skateboards, baby joggers, roller skates <ir blades, animals, and rjidio headsets are not allowedin the race and 1 will abide by this guideline.

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When saying thank you isn't enoughI wish I could really find words to express our deepest feelings, but I can not. Countless times I have sat trying to reach out andcompose the magical phrases, which would convey our message of appreciation. Each time I have failed. Sometimes I think the wordsI'm searching for are beyond my vocabulary; I even wonder at times if they have ever been coined.

In the worst way we want to impart a message of thanks on behalf of our entire family concerning the support we have encountered aswe cope with the situation of Randi. Every expression that comes to mind seems too weak in underscoring those magical words, whichwould express our sincerest form of thanks.

To say we are overwhelmed at the reaction of so many people around us is, in itself, an understatement. There are not only closefriends and relatives, but also acquaintances and complete strangers. All have reached out in one form or another. I have alwaysbelieved the world is a good place and the people in it are fine. I just never knew how fine.

Randi's condition is fragile, and will remain so for some time. Her temperament is not. She is in rare form with her high fives andanimated faces. Undaunted, she seem rather unperturbed going through her radiation therapy and is a remarkable spirit, keeping us allon a high. Her retum to this familiar happy, carefree mood provides us with much optimism, for which we are ever so grateful.

As we approach the holiday season we have so much to be thankful for. The doom and gloom of this past Fall has been brushed aside.For this we are indebted to so many: doctors and medical staff; charitable organizations and businesses; relatives, neighbors, andfriends; and countless others who have been there for us. Each has contributed in so many ways ranging from gifred talents to claspedhands. It seems people felt they could just not do enough. You have no idea how much you helped

Please know your thoughts, words and actions have been most welcome and most helpful. Carol and I send our most sincere thanks.We only wish we could say it more eloquently. I know you will hear from Tommy and Elaine, and I have not the slightest doubt thatwhen Randi is older she, too, will thank you.

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by Maria Calidonna

UPCOMING RACES in 1999: January 17— Northwind 10k: Central ParkFebruary 20—Snowflake 4 miler, Central ParkMarch 6—Brooklyn Half- Marathon

Just who qualifies to become a member of the Women's Open team? Any woman with a desire to race.Three years ago our team was a force to contend with—not only were we the leader in our league but just second place behind aformidable Moving-buns-of-steel-Comfort. Now we're trying to organize a new team, one that will not only recapture our pastsuccess but also even improve our record.

Being a member of the women's team involves some commitment, namely racing about once every five weeks to a designated race.Races are held in Westchester or Central Park, and we often carpool from Rocky's Deli in Millwood. This not only saves on gas, but italso allows for both early morning pre-race photos of the team as well as post-race, looking our absolute best, of course.

At present, Taconic has strong, organized teams at the Master's men and women's level, as well as a recent resurgence of a Men'sOpen team. It's time to join the force and don those running singlets (bun huggers absolutely optional). All runners are included,batteries are not. Keep training!

I promise that running for Taconic will be as rewarding as it is fun.And remember, I've got your number.

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Yorktown High School Track to get Lights

The Yorktown High School Huskers Club has undertaken a project to purchase and install lights on the varsityathletic field. The lights will consist of four poles that will be placed on the field where the track is located.Yea! Just think, many evening hours of running! It will definitely be available for night workouts for TRR.The total cost for the project is $110,000. Volunteers will be doing the installation. The goal is to raise $50-$60,000 needed. The sooner the money is raised, the sooner we will have a lighted track. The goal is to havethe lights on by fall of 1999. For further information please contact Mark Girolamo at 788-8823.

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Finishing Strongby Scott Abercrombie

The open men concluded a highly successful year in both the MAC Grand Prix and the NYRRC Club Council team contest. From Januaryto December this team has demonstrated that it is reliable and powerful. Thanks to the efforts of many different athletes and the help of themasters men, the team completed the final three races in November and December successfully.

With two races in the MAC Grand Prix, the Taconic mens open team held a tenuous grip on third with both Runners Edge and POBRRC inthe hunt. A mistake could have been deadly. At the South Shore Sprint, Taconic solidified their position with a third place finish. ScottBrown lead the team over the four mile course in 20:09 with Tom Piazza (21:14) and Alonso Rendon (21:43) providing and excellent 2-3punch. Also helping the team that day was Seth Denenberg (23:42), Ken Martin (24:43), and Daniel Amrick. The team would especially liketo take time to thank Daniel for taking time from his busy high school schedule to help up out. The next week the team traveled to the Bronxto do battle on the trails of Van Cortland park. It certainly was a battle where a couple of points were key. Again Scott Brown led the effortfinishing sixth over all in a time of 16:10. His eflfort was bolstered by strong efforts from Tom Piazza (17:14), Steve Calidonna (17:38), AlonsoRendon (17:42), and Doug Miller (18:12). Further lending depth to the team's effort were Dave Goldbei (19:12), Robert Walters (20:08) andDon Vasta (20:10). Thanks to these excellent efforts the team captured third overall in the MAC Grand Prix. Several weeks later the openteam's season was completed at the Kleinerman lOK. At this race Mike Slinsky turned in an excellent performance of 32:18. SteveCalidonna (34.10) Sean Lockport (35:47), Greg Diamond (36:17) and John Dean (36:43) gave the team excellent races. Thanks to theirperformances the team was able to capture seventh out of over 40teams in the NYRCC Grand Prix. In addition, Scott Brown and Alonsofinished fifth in their age groups for die MAC Grand Prix. Scott won his r\ i na g e g r o u p i n 4 o f h i s 5 e f f o r t s . O t h e r R a c e s , . , O t h e r P l a c e s

The open team enjoyed an outstanding season due to the efforts ofmany different athletes. In a tremendous display of the depth of thisteam, they were able to score in 22 different races this year. The teamrarely assembled the same athletes to do the job. The season waspunctuated by the incredible display of raw power Taconic has in itsranks when they toasted every one at the Marathon tune-up. Thisproved that when fiilly assembled, Taconic belongs among the eliteteams in the New York area.

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I l i o - T i b i a lBand Syndromeby Dr. Timothy J. Maggs

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iFor many who ultimately join the ITBS Club,the injury has similarities to a bad neighbor. Your initial hopesare that it isn't really there, but as the pain worsens and reality sets in, you slowly begin to go through personality changes,weight loss and even marital problems due to the tremendousaggravation and stress it produces.

For those unfamiliar with this very common syndrome,pain on the outside of the knee that worsens with time shouldbe considered as ilio-tibial band syndrome until proven otherwise, It can become a debilitating condition and, unless theunderlying cause is addressed, it generally will return.

C a u s e s

The primary cause of this condition is that it is a repetitivemotion disorder: that is, we repetitively use the involved musclewithout ever allowing full recovery. Our body's defense system produces an inflamed situation, which we feel as pain,tightness and swelling, so we hopefully obey the laws of life alittle and stop the offending exercise and work to correct thecondition. The underlying and influencing factors that contribute to the onset and duration include leg length difference,worn shoes, uneven running surfaces, increased mileage andlack of proper warm up and cool down. All of the thighmuscles, including the quads and hamstring, are victims ofthis repetitive motion in runners and are vulnerable to the samefate. Repetitive motion disorders are also commonly found inindustry today and manifest as carpal tunnel syndrome andlow back pain. These are but two of the more common workrelated injuries causing severe financial burdens and frustrations to many employers and employees alike. All too often,treatment deals only with the symptoms, and this conditionrequires causal treatment to alleviate it.

Primary muscles used in any activity repetitively requirespecific attention or they will slowly tighten due to an accumulation of unwanted toxins and a reduction of normal bloodHow (nutrition and oxygen) to the muscle. The situation producing symptoms experienced in and about the knee ai'c similar to the tightening of a violin wire. As the muscles of thefront and lateral (outside) thigh begin to tighten due to increased exercise and a diminishing supply of blood flow, thetightening begins to affect the ilio-tibial band, and that's whensymptoms begin.

C o r r e c t i o n

Much like any other structural condition, corrections should

be instituted based on logic, simplicity and cost. Surgery wouldnever be my first recommendation to any runner, regardlessof the degree of symptoms. The first step would be to incorporate some form of anti-inflammatory treatment immediately.This would accompany a "no running and no stretching"period to increase the likelihood of breaking the pain cyclewithout producing further damage. Icing for 20-30 minutes ata time (5-8 times per day) is a must. Some type of ace bandage or elastic support would also benefit the injury. An antiinflammatory, such as motrin or naprosyn, is a good complement. All natural anti-inflammatories are preferred, such asbromelain, but any agent is belter than none for the immediateinterest in breaking that pain cycle.

Now that the intlammation is being addressed, the underlying cause must be addressed. The repetitiveness of themu.scle use produces a congested, tight and contracted muscle/tendinous situation. Multiple massages on a daily basis to themuscles above the symptomatic sight is critical. It is mandatory to increase the blood volume coming to the muscle belly,while reducing the internal muscular pressure above the tendon in an effort to improve circulation, thus lengthening themuscle through relaxation of the fibers. This lengthening willtake much of the stress off the tendon and allow the healingprocess to begin to go to work.

There are a couple methods for massaging the involveda r e a . O n e i s t o h a v e a f r i e n d w o r k t h e l o w e r h a l f o f t h e

outside of the thigh with their thumbs for 20-30 seconds at atime. This can be repeated 4-5 times per day to encourageblood volume to the muscle. The massage should start abouthalfway up the outer thigh and come down just above theknee joint. When tender and sore areas are located, localizedagitation should be done. This should be extremely tenderand painful, but the amount of pressure should be to the tolerance of the injured, and no greater. Despite the fact the ITBis over the knee joint, that area doesn't need to be massaged.The muscle above the knee joint is the key. A second methodis to apply the thumb pressure to yourself or consider a tool.such as The S t i ck® .

Now that all proper healing methods are in place, a biome-chanical exam should be done to locate contributing factors.This should work to minimize chronicity and re-occurrence.That leaves the big question. "When can I begin runningagain?". The answer is simple—as soon as you can runwithout pain. But, under no circumstances, should you Hywithout a net once healed. Continue the therapeutic portionof this article until you're totally convinced you can go it alone.Don't be too discouraged if that day never comes.

For information on specific injuries, Dr. Maggs can be contacted @ (HOP)987-7845 or http://www.teamstick.com. Dr. Maggs can also be heardSunday mornings from 10-11 AM on his weekly radio show— "You GottaKeep DancinQ!". heard on AM 590 WROW.

V O L U N T E E R I N G - A R I C H A D A M S K I S P E C I A LT Y

Rich Adamski has been one of TRRC's most

amazing volunteers for over a decade, serving as treasurer for many years and working at almost everyrace we put on. He serves his community in manyother ways. He is one of the prime movers in theSupport Connection, raising money to provide emotional, social and educational support for women withb r e a s t a n d o v a r i a n c a n c e r. H e i s . s o w e l l l i k e d t h a t

there are women swooning all over him, as you cansee by these pictures, taken in a very short span oft i m e .

V O L U N T E E R S N E E D E D F O R U P C O M I N G P U M P H O U S E R U N S ! ! !

Enjoy the companionship and fun of the Saturday morning pumphouse runs - remember YOU need to takea turn helping with the water supply. Volunteers are needed! Please contact Joanne Bertram 528-8767.

There are two official water stops for the Saturday runs:Water Stop #1 - Mailboxes (@3.35 miles):From Jan - April: minimum 3 gallons of water

minimum 2 gallons of sports drink60 plastic cups

Water Stop - Glendale Triangle (2.2 miles straight from mailboxes)From Jan - April; minimum 2 gallons of water

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Try a "Tri" in '991By Katy D. Quinn

Okay! So it's wintertime and hard to remember when the temperaturestempted us to jump in the lake. But I invite you to "think Spring" and startcross training for some early summer fun.

I don't know why it took me so long to tiy a triathlon: Taconic's MahopacBiathlon holds a special place in my heart. It was my first Taconic event...and I was more worried about completing the 5K run than the 1/2-miIeswim. This past summer, I enjoyed a number of bike tours with my husbandSteve, our daughter Heather, and our Taconic friends Pete & Peg Meisler.Fred Loehfelm, Dave O'Toole and Carol Hansen. My morning workoutswith fellow Taconics (when I'm not rehabbing a pulled hamstring) include arun, followed by a swim - except on Wednesdays when we often take astudio cycling class. So when Dave mentioned that he was entering theHarriman Triathlon in June. 1 said, "count ine in" and I called and invited my daughter Heather and her friend Jen to join us.

At the recommendation of Bill Foley, Greg Diamond and Chris Tippin who had done this event before, we went over and checked out thecourse ahead of time. The 16-mile bike ride is VERY challenging, but also VERY beautiful. Evenifyoudon't want to do the triathlon, I highlyrecommend Harriman and the Seven Lakes area for a gorgeous bike ride!

When the morning camc for the race, it was a rainy uninviting day. But my friends Susan and Howie Solow were coming to cheer me on,so I knew 1 had to be there. Heather and Jen and 1 had so-o-o-o much fun. And we got to applaud Chris Tippcn's terrific performance, too.

Dave was a no-show, thanks to a pulled Achilles tendon, but westarted planning for our next one.

It didn't take much convincing after the Mahopac Biathlon to getSteve McKay to try the tri. He, Dave, Heather, Jen and I all sent inour registration forms for the West Point Triathlon in August. Thistoo. turned out to be a great course, and included picnic opportunities at the lake afterward. A real highlight was seeing Chuck Creel atthe fmish line. Chuck was preparing to head to Canada for the IronMan. Now that's inspiring! I can't imagine doing a triathlon ofthose distances, but I was honored to have Chuck there to cheer us

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By Kathleen D'Ottavio

About a year ago, my daughter asked me if I was interested in running the New York City Marathon. My immediate responsewas, "you're out of your bloody mind, there is no way I can do that." Well, I suppose Tve learned a valuable lesson.... neversay never!

Somehow. I don t quite remember how it happened, I began to increase my mileage. At this point I was still resistant andhadn't seriously committed myself to the idea, even though everyone was encouraging me. I don't really know whyl couldn'timagme mnnmg 26.2 miles, other than of course the obvious reasons pain and agony. The truth is, I was tricked into doingit and before I knew it Iw a s h o o k e d .

Water, Gatorade and gel packs became my closest friends. I woke up on November 1st to a clear, crisp day, thank goodnesstor that. I had a knot in my stomach, but I was excited. I knew I had trained well. My biggest worry at this point was wherewill I go to the bathroom? I was overwhelmed with the multitude, of people, when I arrived at the race sight, and was eagerto begin my journey. The gun sounded and we were off.

1 was on my way. Thanks to Greta who joined- me at the. 16th, mile and Jack Magrone who joined me at the 17th mile,my.spirits were lifted and my energy level remained high. The crowds of clapping hands of friends and family cheering me onhelped to push me forward with a smile on my face. It wasn't until the 20th mile, that I eventually felt the affects of this brutalrace and hit the invisible WALL, that everyone talks about. I began to feel nauseous and weak, (gee 1 wonder if it was the 9gallons of water I drunk), but 1 was determined to run the entire race, no walking.

I crossed the finish line with a sigh of relief and a sense of accomplishment that I had never experienced before. Thanks tofriends and family and the guidance of my fellow runners1 ran the New York City Marathon in 4 hours and 50 minutes. I actually didn't think it was as difficult as I thoughtit would be, and I found myself already plotting next year'sr e t u r n .

My Grandfather was the, winner of the silver, cupfor the one mile race on the Isle of Bute in Scotland,I wonder if he was watching me with a smile. Thankyou my friends, for believing in me and for yourcontinued support and encouragement.

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2 7 0 6 William Foley. 38 N Y 3 : 2 2 : 2 6

2 8 7 6 Edward McCarthy, 56 N Y 3 : 2 3 : 4 82 8 7 7 Gary Struve, 53 N Y 3 : 2 3 : 4 93 3 9 4 Jack Brennan , 57 N Y 3 : 2 7 : 1 23 4 6 3 Ctiris Tippin, 38 N Y 3 : 2 7 : 4 1

3 6 3 1 Keith Benkov, 45 N Y 3 : 2 8 : 4 4

4 0 5 1 Margie Katt, 41 N Y 3 : 3 1 : 1 3

4 5 5 6 Meghan Alger, 25 C T 3 : 3 4 : 2 2

4 7 2 8 George Mrus, 38 V A 3 : 3 5 : 2 35 3 3 9 Steven Lev in , 45 N Y 3 : 3 8 : 3 5

6291 Michael Dil lon, 28 N Y 3 : 4 3 : 3 0

6 7 9 9 Barbara Ende, 38 N Y 3 : 4 5 : 5 3

6 7 6 3 Glenn Brennan, 22 N Y 3 : 4 5 : 4 0

6 9 5 2 Marc Diamond. 37 N Y 3 : 4 6 : 3 8

7 1 3 0 Josh Knight, 52 N Y 3 :47 :21

7 1 4 4 Richard Espinosa, 38 N Y 3 : 4 7 : 2 4

7 1 5 4 Edward Di l lon. 51 N Y 3 : 4 7 : 2 7

7 3 8 4 Anthony Galfano, 51 N Y 3 : 4 8 : 2 8

7 7 1 8 Amy Hoselton, 32 C T 3 : 4 9 : 4 2

8 0 2 9 Glenn Nilsen, 33 N Y 3 : 5 0 : 5 7

8 1 4 8 Michael McCormick, 49 N Y 3 : 5 1 : 2 78 2 4 7 Mark Fang, 30 N Y 3 : 5 1 : 5 0

9 0 1 2 Terry Feehan, 34 N Y 3 : 5 4 : 3 39 5 2 4 Cliff Palmentiero, 35 N Y 3 : 5 6 : 2 4

1 0 0 2 8 Stuart Shilitz, 38 N Y 3 :58 :01

1 0 1 8 9 J o a n n e M o s k o w i t z N Y 3 : 5 8 : 2 91 0 6 7 0 Jud Ramaker, 51 N Y 3 : 5 9 : 4 8

1 0 9 3 2 Gia Boulos, 38 N Y 4 : 0 0 : 5 0

1 0 11 6 Ar thu r B reue r. 57 N Y 3 : 5 8 : 1 9

1 1 9 4 0 R i c k S a l e m m o . 5 2 N Y 4 : 0 5 : 111 3 6 7 9 Skip Hovdestad, 49 N Y 4 : 1 2 : 0 61 3 6 9 1 Patsy Perrotto, 45 N Y 4 : 1 2 : 0 9

1 4 6 7 9 Dav id Winne, 34 N Y 4 : 1 5 : 4 6

1 5 8 1 9 Angelo Cumella, 41 N Y 4 : 2 0 : 0 7

1 6 3 2 0 Ruth Bieasdale, 31 N Y 4 : 2 2 : 1 4

1 6 4 5 1 Adrienne Thompson, 39 N Y 4 : 2 2 : 5 1

1 7 4 1 9 Brian Brady, 44 N Y 4 : 2 6 : 2 1

1 8 8 7 1 Jeffrey Cole, 42 N Y 4 : 3 2 : 0 6

1 9 1 9 5 Denise Borgeest, 40 N Y 4 : 3 3 : 3 6

1 9 8 2 7 Rober t Daubenbis , 41 N Y 4 : 3 6 : 0 7

2 0 0 0 8 Heather Quinn, 24 N Y 4 : 3 6 : 5 8

2 0 1 9 0 Marlene lrving,31 N Y 4 : 3 7 : 4 7

2 0 2 6 1 James Gil len, 51 N Y 4 : 3 8 : 0 4

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2 1 8 2 0 Kate Glynn, 54 N Y 4 : 4 5 : 0 3

2 2 1 8 2 Connie Lyke, 54 F L 4 : 4 6 : 5 9

The post marathon party picture with (toprow) Bob Daubcnbis, Phil Richey, Jim Gillen,Marg ie Ka i l , B i l l Fo ley, Ka th leenD'OilavioJosh Knighi. Jack Brennan. (bottom row) Patsy Perrola - also seen sleepingsoundly at another time in the hoteK GlennMcCarthy, Kevin Lawless and RuthB i e a s d a l e .

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2 2 9 6 9 Stephen Regan, 25 N Y 4 : 5 0 : 3 2

2 3 0 8 6 Kath leen D'Ot tav io , 56 N Y 4 : 5 1 : 0 2

2 3 4 5 5 Moises Salama, 70 N Y 4 : 5 2 : 5 8

2 3 6 6 4 Lynn Puro,41 N Y 4 : 5 3 : 5 3

2 5 0 1 9 EdGiglio, 34 N Y 5 : 0 1 : 1 9

2 9 1 2 8 Mary Fields, 42 N Y 5 : 4 2 : 5 6

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The New York City Marathon: An Adventure in Slow-Motion

by Kate A Glynn

How do you survive the notoriously challenging NYC marathon? Bring your camera! Forget your aching feet, hips, and stomach!Instead, take a bunch of memorable snapshots!

Still waiting in the corrals I sighted a very official looking lady with glasses and a big ID around her neck indicating "All Area".Passing up Mayor Giuliani I took a photo of her, the one and only female TRR President, Lee Saroken. Hurrah, Lee, here we go, off to thes t a r t !

In the very front row, hooking arms with my fellow runners to form an unbreakable "rope" until the gun would go off, and being warnednot to create a false start (imagine, thousands of bodies eager to move! Who could ever stop them my trembling lens tried to catch someof the elite women, who were warming up a few yards ahead. I could barely breathe from all the excitement around me and did not evennotice one of my neighbors peeing on my shoes until she apologized... Finally, after having shed all the extra clothing, the countdownsounded across the bridge: 3,2,1, take off!

Struggling to the elevated divider to see the human wave from "above" I noticed the elite men beyond - quick: a shot on the move -camera shake - yes, now 1 was sure, 1 was moving too. Back over to the other side to take a photo of the fireboats, spraying their colorfulfountains towards us. And another: the skyline of Manhattan ... So far away!

Off the bridge I had to jump behind some bumpers (don't get the camera wet!). No, I didn't give it to the cops; their backs turned onme. to have them record this happy moment. Onto Brooklyn, 4th Avenue, arches of balloons on the horizon; the 5-mile clock comingup...shucks, 47 minutes, 3 minutes too fast, keep a 10 minute pace! Timeout for a photo session performed by one of NY's finest cops. Witha big smile I continued down the avenue, driven by the spectator and runner crowd. Check the camera-. 14 shots taken, 22 to go, take thetown hall, the music band. Too bad I couldn't record the rhythms and roaring echoes underneath the passovers. But here was a fire truckloaded with well wishers. 1 hugged a female policeman - click, but no winding sound. Okay, my ears were numb, just check the number 16,click, and still 16. Panic: cameras are not made for marathon running, all the pounding and roughing! I shook it some more, talked to it,number. 16 - no movement... no movement in my legs either. Over and over again I tried to snap the Hassidic Jews in traditional garb posingwith some Frenchmen, who boasted black barets and red shirts with a message from the Bretagne - what a shot! I took the little girls inSunday coats with fur collars and pretty hats. Click, click, not a sound, no advancement. I gave up. At least, the photos of the VerrazanoBridge events and sights were taken. Let a broken camera not spoil your marathon. My mind could still take the shots and my memoriesprint them forever...

As I rethought my strategy to survive this marathon without a camera at mile 11, 15 to go, I suddenly remembered that 1 neglected tocheck the batteries. With every step it became clearer: the batteries, they must be dead. Where could 1 buy new ones? Didn't anybodyhave any batteries for me? No chance, Manhattan Ave in Queens, Brooklyn, where was I? Wasn'tthere any battery store in this world? Low and behold, there was! A Radio Shack, (no advertising, of course!) I dashed into the store and,still logging, replaced the dead batteries withthe ones an astonished guy behind the counter handed me.

"What do I owe you?"""Nothing, run, run!""Thanks a million, you made my day!" I snapped the guy, the flash worked, and was, on my way again...

I flew over the Polanski Bridge, then pranced up the Queensborough to say a big "hello", relate my story, and take a big shot of theTaconic crew guarding the 15-mile clock (thank you, Carol, Nancy, Richie, and? and?). My team captain Melanie promised to be at mile 16,but she was hiding behind a huge bridge pillar... I was prepared for such surprises, With a "slightly" exaggerated "You're on a good pace,Kate!" She peeked out between pillars and sent me down the hill...! Onto Manhattan's I st Avenue! With every step, ever so slowly,it grew longer and longer. Was 1 approaching the Wall? Only 6shots to go; only some 6 miles! A mirage wasn't that OwenMcCrudden at the 20-mile marker? Hey!! Lightening struck, orwas it Owen's flash? What a boost of an encounter! His hugs,photos, and wishes propelled me through the Bronx and *intoHarlem. There, 2 boys (one of my most precious shots) gave mea very special drink of H20, *in a red cup, with ear-to-ear smiles.My heart raced, not so my legs but they wobbled into the park.My "photo safari?' was coming to an end: the finish line, click,another one back-wards in the shoots (don't hold up the mn-ners!). one with the rose and the medal, and one wrapped "insilver. Or was it gold? Whatever, bring me a marathon, anyt i m e . . . s l o w m o t i o n !

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c3 2 8 S u n 1 0 : 3 0 A 1 0 K Boston Build Up #4 Norwalk, CT 203 849 8646t—5 2 8 S u n 9 : 0 0 A 6 0 K K n i c k e r b o c k e r 6 0 K Cent ra l Park 212 860 4455

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2 1 S u n 9 ; 3 0 A 5 K Athlete's Foot 20th Anniversary 5K Stamford, CT 203 323 31012 1 S u n 1 0 : 0 0 A 1 0 K / 2 M St. Patrick's Day Run FDR Park 914 763 90232 1 S u n 1 0 : 0 0 A 5.1 M Spirit of Spring 5.1 M Tolland, CT 860 872 05282 1 S u n 9 : 0 0 A 1 5 K / 4 M S c a r s d a l e 1 5 K / 4 M S c a r s d a l e 914 722 11602 1 S u n 9 : 0 0 A 8 K / 2 0 M Rites of Spring Cent ra l Park 212 860 44552 1 S u n 9 : 3 0 A 1 5 K Kings Park Challenge 15K Kings Park 516 349 76462 1 S u n 1 :00P 5 K Leprechaun Leap 5K Olive, NJ 7 3 2 3 8 1 0 3 1 82 7 S a t 9 : 3 0 A 5 K Ra in fo res t 5K Cent ra l Park 212 860 44552 8 S u n 8 . 7 M / 5 M 9 : 0 0 A Run for Humanity S h o r e h a m 5 1 6 8 2 1 8 1 8 42 8 S u n 9 : 0 0 A 13 .1M AHEPA Suffolk County Half-Marathon S e l d o n 516 893 30562 8 S u n 1 0 : 0 0 A 5 M Mudder ' s & Grun te rs FDR Park 914 245 48392 8 S u n 8 : 3 0 A 5 K Tor to ise & Hare Danbury, CT 203 790 0032

ST. PATRICK'S DAY RACESFDR STATE PARKMARCH 21,1999

R a c e # 110:00 AM2 Mile Fun Run and Walk

R a c e # 21 0 : 4 5 A M1 OK Championship

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Race Director: Jack Brennan (914) 763-9023, FAX: (914) 666-8691

Awards (lOK only): Top 3 Overall and all TRRC age groupsAll races entries eligible for raffle prizes - enter two races - get two chancesT-SHIRTS TO FIRST 400 ENTRANTSPost race refreshments, music and festivitiesRegistration: TRRC Members pay $9.00 and non members $11.00 (by mail before 3/16/99)Family registration: $8.00 for all pre-entered children under 15 years old when accompanied by an adult entryClub or Group-call for special ratesPost registration: All (members, non-members and children) entrants pay $14.00 day of race

FORMS MAY BE COPIED - EACH ENTRY MUST BE ON A SEPARATE FORM

DIRECTIONS: Taconic State Parkway to FDR Park exit - parking lot #1 is the first lot on the left

S T PAT R I C K ' S D AY R A C E S ( d o n o t fi l l i n ) : B i b n o :I know that running a road race is a potentially hazardous activity. 1 should not enter and run unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of a race ofTicial relative to

ray ability to safely complete the run. 1 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 risks being known and appreciated by me. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts and in consideration of your accepting my entry, 1, for myself and anyoneentitled to act on my behalf, waive and release the Taconic Road Runners Club, FDR Park and all sponsors, their representatives and successors from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of ray participationm this event even though that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons named in this waiver. I giant permission to all of the foregoing to use any photographs, motions pictures recordingsor 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 I will abide bythis guideline.

N a m e : ^ D a t e o f B i r t h / / A g e r a c e d a yA d d r e s s C i t y S t a t e ^ Z i pClub or Group Name(All Participants must send own entry form-1 per race) CIRCLE RACE lOK 2M

Circle T-Shirt Size S M L X Circle Sex Male FemaleSignature(parent if under 18)Make check payable to TRRC. Send to TRRC, PO BOX 711, Shrub Oak, NY 10588

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Race Directors: Owen McCrudden (914) 245-4830,Steve Quinn (914) 628-0648Awards: Top 5 Overall & 13-18(1), 40-49 (3), 50-59 (3), 60+ (3)Team Awards: The Mohansic Geronimo Cup to first place teamCourse: About 5 Miles of Mud and Slop, Some HillsRegistration: Members pay $6.00 and non members $8.00Post registration: All entrants pay $10.00 day of racePost race refreshments

Age limit - no runners under 13 years old

MUDDERS AND GRUNTERS I know that ntnntng a road race is a potentiaily hazardous activity. I should not enter and run unless I 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. 1 assume all risks associated with nmning in this event including, but not limited to: falls, contact wlh other particif ts, the effectsof the weather, including high heat and/or humidity, traffic and the conditions of the road, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts and in consideration of your acceptingmy entry. I. for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release the Taconic Road Runners Club, FDR Park and all sponsors, their representaUves and successors from all claims or habilities of any kindarising out of my panicipation in this event even though that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons named in this waiver. I grant permission to all of the foregomg to use any photoaphs,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 raceand I will abide by this guideline.

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

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Make check payable to TRRC. Send to TRRC, PO BOX 711, Shrub Oak, NY 10588

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Thanksgiving 1998By Steve Quinn

Sixteen Pilgrims wearing Taconic Green braved the rainy weather to participate in the First Annual (?) Taconic Turkey Trot, anunsanctioned last minuteevent. Many of you sat in bed thinking I'll run when it stops raining. Well, it didn t stop and neither did we.Some people walked, some ran, some jogged, and some (Meghan Quinn and Dan Moffit) did the course twice. Dan complained ofbeing pretty sore the next day after his rigorous workout. The coffee was brewed by Katy Quinn and the Lox for Howie Solow (a noshow) was provided by Harry McTavish. Dave O'Toole and Carol Hansen were listed as DNF come to think of it no one saw them starteither. Well hopefully they ran later.

Riley and Conor Quinn arrived before 10:00 AM which is a record for early awakening on a non-school day. Honorary race directorCarmelo Roldan will make next year's event his first. Past President Freddie Low provided assistance in course layout. Andrew Tullyenjoyed the coffee after the event and judged the day a success. Joanne Bertram showed her other side by winning the TaconicQuiche award for her asparagus and red pepper quiche. Bill Bertram beamed with pride wearing a hat that said "Turkeys fear me womenwant me". Marge Katt arrived to check on Dan and garnered breakfast for Daniel and Christine.

True to the event flyer, there was no clock, no official course, no cost and no results. No money was spent on the event and none wastaken in. This is the most successful event I have run. Thanks to everyone who came,next year we'll start planning earlier, maybe.

Christine Reger helps at the Friday night party for theTRRC kids (and readies herself for one more of her own)while Jack Magrone plays Santa Claus.

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T R R C ' S D I N N E R D A N C E(Clockwise from lop left):

Scott Abercrombie and Deb Kenney.fearless leaders of the masters teams.

Joanne Bertram, Vinnie Juliano and KenMartin, being honored at the dinner dance fortheir volunteer work.

Just a sample of the wild dancing at the dinner dance.Carol Hansen, Mike Carney . Tony Galano and Jack

Brennan thanked for their volunteer work.Susan Solow and Harry Neeson enjoying the

dancing.Ti n a C u l l e n a n d

George Batton in secondplace(very unofficially) ascutcst couple at the dinnerd a n c e .

A lonso Rendon wasthe most watched dancer onthe Hoor.

John and Gia Boulos

were the cutcst couple there.

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Please make check payable to TRRC and mail to PO Box 711, Shrub Oak, NY 10588

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