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T A C O N I CR U N N I N G L I F E

July 1996

m ao i S ' u ' i i K C t i i i o n y t K t

Neither Wind Nor Cold Could Stop Women On Mother's DayTara Maguire, Christine

Garger and Debra Kenney led the finishers at the annual Mother's Day 5KRace. The field is shown, at left,getting ready for the start. Race resultsand more details about the event starton page 4.

Despite the cold and wind,hearty groups enjoyed the 2M walk aswell as the 5K nin. Colorhil tee-shiils,plentiful refreshments and generousraflle prizes contributed to the festivee v e n t .

Many mother/daughter teamswere resprcsented and at least oneihree gencrationentry was represented.(Way to go, Carol ) -photo by N. Young1996 Lincoln Hall 5 Miler Sees Tough Competition

D a v i d M i t z i(#200) would prevail at the1996 Lincoln Hall 5 Miler,but he saw plenty of competition from Odis Sanders andChuck Creel (#3). SteveCalidonna (#88) topped theMasters finishers and was6 t h o v e r a l l .

Complete race results and details and morephotos start on page 8. Besure to take note of the generosity of many sponsors ofthis event. We are alwaysgrateful for the hospitalityand enthusiastic participation of Lincoln Hall,

-photo by V. JulianaA r m a n d o O l i v i e r a L e a d sReverse North County News 10KNorth County News reversed its direction for the 19lh running,

but it was not a problem for first place finisher Armando Oliviera. Seecomplete race results and details of the event starting on page 19.

I n s i d e T h i s I s s u e :Race Flyers of Upcoming Races.July 9 - Aug. 13 Summer Track SeriesAugus t 4 Mahopac Biath lonSeptember 8 Jan Peek 1 OKSeptember 21 Teatown 5K Trail RunO c t o b e r 2 6 W o m e n ' s D i s t a n c e F e s t i v a l


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

Taconic Road Runners ClubP.O. Box 99Baldwin Place, NY 10505

(http://members.aol.com/gregtrrc/trrc.htm)TACONIC RUNNING LIFE is the official publicationof the Taconic Road Runners Club, Inc. Publication isbimonthly and is intended for distribution to clubmembers at no charge. Club officers and Chairpersonsinc lude:P r e s i d e n t E d M c L a u g h l i n 6 6 6 - 8 7 1 2V . P . S t e v e Q u i n n 6 2 8 - 0 6 4 8T 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 7S e c r e t a r y J o a i m a N a s h 2 4 8 - 6 6 6 6R a c e C o o r d . R i c h N a s h 2 4 8 - 6 6 6 6P u b l i c i t y J o e P o r c a r o 5 2 6 - 3 5 2 4Mai l ing Larry & Mary Lenahan 628-6229A d v e r t i s i n g S t e v e Q u i n n 6 2 8 - 0 6 4 8Membership Greg Diamond 528-2251E q u i p M g r . R i c h N a s h 2 4 8 - 6 6 6 6V o l . C o o r d . V i n c e n t J u l i a n o 2 4 5 - 3 4 7 2T R L E d i t o r K a t y D . Q u i n n 6 2 8 - 0 6 4 8W o m e n ' s T e a m L e e S a r o k e nM e n' s Te a m S co t t A b er c r om b ie

6 6 6 - 8 7 1 26 2 8 - 0 6 4 85 2 8 - 8 4 5 72 4 8 - 6 6 6 62 4 8 - 6 6 6 65 2 6 - 3 5 2 46 2 8 - 6 2 2 96 2 8 - 0 6 4 8528-22512 4 8 - 6 6 6 62 4 5 - 3 4 7 26 2 8 - 0 6 4 86 6 6 - 8 7 1 27 3 7 - 0 8 7 2

P r e s i d e n t s E m e r i t u s :1976-86 Dan Caflfrey (founder)1 9 8 6 - 8 8 O w e n M c C r u d d e n1 9 8 9 - 9 0 J o h n H a l l i n a n1 9 9 0 - 9 1 E d M c L a u g h l i n1 9 9 2 - 9 3 F r e d L o e h f e l m

T R R C T A C N u m b e r : 0 7 9 9TRRC HOTLINE: (914) 923-4665Taconic Running L i fe welcomes contr ibut ions f rommembers for publication. Word Perfect 6.1 forWindows and Aldus Pagemaker 4.0 for Windows (IBMcompatible) are used in publishing the newsletter. Ifpossible, please submit material on discs in formats thatcan be converted to either WordPerfect or Pagemaker.If this is not possible, send printed submissions andphotos toKaty D. Quinn, 43 Rodcris Drive, Mahopac, NY 10541Tel. (914) 628-0648FAX (914) 621-5866or via America On-Line: [email protected]

Facta non verba

Plans are in the works for the first annual (almost 20anniversary) "Facta Non-Verba-Distance Tres Exacta" marathon be held on December 8 in conjunction with the Taconic Great LoWeek-end. The event will be low key-essentially an extension of oweekly "pump house" runs, with the added wrinkle that we plan certify the course, thus making it usefiil as a Boston qualifier. Thmarathon will start at Baldwin Place (at TRRC World HeadquarteP.O. Box 99) proceed down the recently opened bike path to Yorktowout to Route 118, South to Route 134, then, after a turn or two, Croton Dam Road to Croton Dam to Route 129 to Croton Avenue Maple to Montrose Station Road to Washington Street to BluMountain Park. The field for this inaugural event will be limited, sincthe race director also plans on running in it.

The Mother's Day race and walk brought out a good crowThe weather was not as inviting as past Mother's Days, but thvolunteers and participants warmed things up. It was a great eveA few comments on North County News: the change in thcourse came as a surprise-probably too much of a surprise. Let's hosuch changes will be made known prior to race day. The reversalthe course proved to be considerably more difficult than most wouhave thought. Compliments to Doug Miller for trying to stimulate neinterest in an old event, it's always difficult to pull all the piece

together, and he managed to do that and also come up with outstanding T-shirt. (He got help for Karen on the shirt, obviouslyThe Lincoln Hall 5-Miler produced excellent performanc

by the Taconic men's team. Dave Mitzi came from behind to win ovcourse record holder, Odis Sanders. Rich and Joanna Nash put a of time and effort into the organization of this race, and it showedwas great to be able to host a NYRRC club points race, and to welcomrunners from the Central Park Track Club, the New York FlyeWithold's Runners, New York Harriers and Millrose AA. Howevin the end, we proved to be poor hosts in that Taconic's Open, Masteand Veterans teams outscored them all A good time was had by and we cordially invite all club runners to join us.Mark your calendar - SUNDAY, JULY 21 - Central Par

CLUB TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP. All Taconic Road Runners shocome to run 5 miles, wear the team colors,, then come to the post-rapicnic. If you need an application, call Lee or me at 666-8712.- E dA Note From The Vice President:

After a recent Saturday morning pumphouse run, many ofreceived flyers alerting us to the proposed construction of a watreatment facility on the Croton Reservoir near the pumphouse. Tproposed 50 acre facility may take years to build and would probaclose a significant amount of the existing "pumphouse run" courWatch the local papers to stay abreast of developments, and let yopinions be known. -S teveP.S. The water treated in this plant would not be for use in YorktowIt would serve New York City and possibly Yonkers.


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Taconic Road Runners C lub 1996 Race ScheduleThe following schedule is offered as a guideline. Please check with the race director listed for verification ofaccuracy of information, or reference the race flyer.

July 4 T h u r s . 8 A.M. 8M Putnam County Classic, Mahopac, NY FredReger(914) 621-1601Bob Daubenbis (914) 736-2032Myles O'Rhodes (914) 666-8712

Aug. 4 Sun. 8 : 4 5 A M Taconic Biathlon (5K Run & '/4 Mile Swim)Sycamore Park, Mahopac, NY Larry Lenahan (914) 628-6229

Aug. 11 Sun. 8 : 3 0 A M Phelps Memorial 5K Run/Walk Myles O'Rhodes (914) 666-8712Sept. 8 Sun. 10 AM Jan Peek lOK, Peekskill, NY DonEttinger (914) 737-2572Sept. 8 Sun. Dutchess County Classic (5K, 13.IM, 26.2M) Irv Miller (914) 471-0777Sept. 21 Sat 9 A M Teatown Lake 5K Trail Run, Ossining Lee Saroken (914) 666-8712Debra Kenney (914) 245-9629

Scott Abercrombie (914) 737-0872Oct. 6 Sun. 1 0 A M 3M Walk to benefit The Support Connection

FDR Park, YorktownRich Adamski (914) 528-8457

Oct. 13 Sun. 9 A M Age Group Cross Country #1Route 202, Yorktown Gene Cadman (914) 245-6225John Hallinan (914) 739-2268Oct. 14 M o n . 9 A M 1/4 M Columbus Day Races for Children

DePew Park, PeekskillScott Abercrombie (914) 737-0872John Hallinan (914) 739-2268

Oct. 20 Sun. 1 0 A M Age Group Cross Country #2Somers H.S., Somers Gene Cadman (914) 245-6225John Hallinan (914) 739-2268Oct. 26 Sat . 4 P M Women's Distance Festival Classic

(Women only), YorktwonLee Saroken (914) 666-8712Joanna Nash (914) 248-6666

Oct. 27 Sun. 9 A M Age Group Cross Country #3Blue Mt. Reservation, Peekskill Gene Cadman (914) 245-6225John Hallinan (914) 739-2268Dec. 7 Sat . 1 0 A M 3 X 3M (Women) & 4 X 3M (Men) X/C RelayBlue Mt. Reservation, Peekskill Director needed

Dec. 8 Sun. 11 A M 2 X 5K Couples RelayBlue Mt. Reservation, Peekskill

Steve Calidonna (914) 923-4665

Dec. 8 Sun. 8 A M ? Facta Non-Verba Distance Tres Exacta(Low key marathon) Baldwin Place to Blue Mt.R e s e r v a t i o n

Ed McLaughlin (94) 666-8712

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Mother Nature Poses Challenge at Mother's Day 5KBy Lee Saroken & Nancy YoungAfter a hot and steamy Saturday, Mother's Day brought us cold and windy conditions for the annual women only 5K run and 2mile walk at FDR Park. The finish line proved no match for Mother Nature (she didn't race) as it became the first and only casualty of tday when the clock was blown off its stand and the banner bent shortly after our crack finish line crew completed their set-up. Everresourceful, a volunteer was enlisted to yell out finishing times as the competitors crossed the line.Tara Maguire crossed the bandaged and bruised finish line first, over a minute ahead of second place finisher ChristineGarger. Tara continues her strong running, as she was the only competitor to break the 20 minute mark. Christine's second place finisalong with a strong performance from her mother Roni (who won her age group) enabled them to win the mother-daughter teamcompetition. 1995 Runner of the Year Debra Kenney rounded out the top three with her usual strong performance.

Despite Mother Nature's worst performance in recent Mother's Day history, a large number of runners were joined by a verywelcome contingent of walkers. Due to the growing interest in the walking segment of this event, we are planning to provide officialfinishing times for all walkers in 1997. In addition. Mother Nature will be invited to officially participate next year and will be assignedprestigious elite number "I" in order to avoid any of the problems she presented this year.

Hooray for the volunteers and runners that helped make this year's Mother's Day race so successful. A very special thanks toKevin Lenahan for the T-shirt design. Also, special thanks to our raffle prize donators: Court Sports, Club Fit, the Premier Club, TRamada Inn, Rattlesnakes, Denise Borgeest, Pasta Plus and last, but definitely not least, the Daily Bagel and Dan Moffitt, who givus constant support.

The Humpty DumptyAward. . .

Goes to Brian Wheaton,who is often behind the scenes, doing

what needs doing.This time,

we gratefully acknowledgehis skills in putting

the clock back together againafter its fall.Too bad Humpty Dumpty

n e v e rmade Brian's acquaintance

Mother/DaughterT e a m A w a r d s

1. Garger/Garger 43:212 . L a u n / L a u n / P e r e z 4 5 : 2 43 . D ' O t t a v i o / M a r k a t o s 4 7 : 2 1

5 K O v e r a l l &Age Group Winners

O v e r a l l T a r a M a g u i r e , 2 7 1 9 : 1 7Christine Garger, 28 20:20De b ra Ke n n e y , 4 0 2 0 :5 4

1 - 1 4 C a l t l i n B r f t t a n , 1 0 3 5 : 4 6A n d r e a N a s h , 7 3 7 : 5 4Christina Francis, 11 40:08

1 5 - 1 8 K a t h l e e n K a n e , 1 7 2 1 : 3 1L i n d a L i u . 1 8 2 1 : 5 7Anne Laun Perez. 16 22:55

19-29 Vicki Brockhauser. 26 21:20Nancy Venegas, 28 21:28Marika Sickinger, 26 22:04

3 0 - 3 9 B a r b a r a B r i l t a n , X 2 1 : 0 9Mar ina Veatch , 36 21 :18M a r g i e K a t t , 3 8 2 1 : 3 6

40-49 Lorraine Reymond, 40 22:24N a n c y L a u n , 4 8 2 2 : 2 9Robin Mahoney, 41 22:36

50-59 Veron ica Garger , 52 23 :01Melanie Benvenue, 52 23:26C h e r y l K o h u t , 5 1 2 4 : 3 7

6 0 + M a r g a r e t L a u n , 7 1 3 2 : 1 0

#1. Tara Maguire

#3. Debra Kenney#2. Christine Garger

-photos by N. You


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Hooray for Mother's DayMother's Day was family day, as Mother-Daughter (and even some Mother-Daughter-Granddaughter teams) enjoyed a run (or walk)together. Pictured here (clockwise from top left): Race director Lee Saroken and daughter Dana, perennial TRRC volunteer JoannaNash and daughter Andrea (Shannon finished with Dad's cheering), Susan Solow and daughter Lori, Greta Olsson and daughterChristina Francis, and Carol Hanson with daughter Kim Sherman and granddaughters Kelsey and Kennedy.

-photos by N. Young


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San Francisco On The RunBy Brad Leach(Editor's note: I have had the pleasure of hearing about some beautiful running throughout the country in conversations with Bradwhile running some "pump-house runs His job frequently takes him to distant spots, where he laces up his shoes and hits the roads. Iam pleased that he has taken me up on my invitation to put together some runner's travel-log notes. I hope you enjoy them and I inviteyou to share your experiences.)

Running opportunities in San Francisco reflect the diversity which characterizes this vibrant city. As a runner, my favoritelocation is the financial district, due to the easy access to the waterfront which provides some of the best running routes in this vehiclechoked city. The Hyatt Regency at the Embarcadero Center is a good hotel choice in this part of San Francisco. Every Wednesday at 6:0p.m. runners meet at the hotel for a group run.On this morning, I started my run from the Hyatt which is 10 minutes from the waterfront. The Embarcadero (Spanish for wharis a boulevard that provides access to the waterfront area of San Francisco and draws many runners in the morning. I turned left at theEmbarcadero and ran on the sidewalk toward Fisherman's Wharf which is the first destination at 1.5 miles. I strongly suggest a brief stoat Pier 39 to see the sea lions. Some years ago, the local sea lion population decided that the boat docks provided a desirable gatheringspot. The city's guiding view of tolerance enabled the sea lions to adopt this spot on a permanent basis. This morning there wereapproximately 250 sunning and barking on the docks. The Sea Lion alpha is easy to identify since he commands his own dock. From herI ran through to the end of the wharf area and continued by along the bay to Fort Mason Center at 2.5 miles. This route is generally flat,contrast to the hilly terrain of the city. When the morning meeting began to materialize with the lifting of the fog, I regretfully turned bacfor the return.

The Nob Hill area is another location in the city that I recommend for runners. Nob Hill is at the top of San Franciscoand provides more vigorous routes given the hilly nature of this area. With hills that range from moderate to extreme, there multiplerunning options. Nob Hill is primarily residential and as such does not have the high density vehicle traffic which characterizes other paof the city. The Mark Hopkins and the Fairmont are my hotel recommendations. The Fairmont has the best health club of the Nob Hillhotels. If you find yourself in Nob Hill area and would like to run the Embarcadero. You can follow California Street down to theEmbarcadero Center. Just be prepared for the Illintgon-like return up California Street.

Happy trails, travelers

1996 Results: Mother's Day 5KA l l S e x Age Name T i m e 2 5 2 5 10 Joan Dietrick, X 2 4 : X X 5 0 6 Lisa Howard, X1 1 Tara Maguire, 27 1 9 : 1 7 2 6 2 6 11 Shirley Fontana, X 2 4 : 2 4 51 5 1 23 Jane Murtaugh, X2 2 Christine Garger, 28 2 0 : 2 0 2 7 2 7 12 Lucia Chatsky, X 2 4 : 3 4 5 2 5 2 24 Lisa Butler, 37

3 3 Debra Kenney, 40 2 0 : 5 4 2 8 2 8 3 Cheryl Kohut, 51 2 4 : 3 7 X X 9 Kathy McGuinness, 424 4 1 Barisara Brittan, X 2 1 : 0 9 2 9 2 9 5 Anne Budlong, 43 2 4 : 4 3 5 4 5 4 7 Dana Saroken, 255 5 2 Marina Veatch, 36 2 1 : 1 8 X X 2 4 : 5 4 X X 10 Lee Saroken, 486 6 1 Vickl Brockhauser, 26 2 1 : 2 0 31 3 1 13 Tina Pasquale, X 25:01 X X 8 Kathryn MIrtsopoulos, 257 7 2 Nancy Venegas, 28 2 1 : 2 8 3 2 3 2 6 Patricia MuMhill, 46 25:11 5 7 5 7 11 Deborah Farrell, 458 8 1 Kathleen Kane, 17 21:31 X X 14 Karen Antunano, 37 2 5 : X X X 12 Shirley Dahlgren, 469 9 3 Margie Katt, 38 2 1 : 3 6 3 4 3 4 7 Jenny Parker, 43 2 5 : 4 0 X 5 9 1 Emily Hronec, 991 0 1 0 4 Elizabeth Markatos, 32 2 1 : 3 9 X X 4 Kathleen D'Ottavio, 54 2 5 : 4 2 X X 1 Margaret Laun, 71

11 11 5 Andrea Karl, 38 2 1 : 4 8 X X 8 Joanne Bertram, 49 2 5 : 4 2 61 61 9 Gretchen Leach, 271 2 1 2 2 Linda Liu, 18 2 1 : 5 7 3 7 3 7 15 Wendy Holand, X 26:01 6 2 6 2 13 Hilary Larkin, 401 3 1 3 3 Marika Slckinger, 26 2 2 : 0 4 X X 4 Phytils Kellman, X 2 7 : 1 0 X X 10 Michelle Lida, 271 4 1 4 1 Lorraine Raymond, 40 2 2 : 2 4 X X 5 Jean Marie Coffey, 28 2 7 : 3 4 6 4 6 4 14 Eileen Kenny, 441 5 1 5 2 Nancy Laun, 48 2 2 : 2 9 4 0 4 0 16 Joanne Staten, X 2 7 : X X X 15 Kay Baxter, 461 6 1 6 3 Robin Mahoney, 41 2 2 : 3 6 41 41 6 Kathleen Ryan, 27 2 7 : X X X 2 Isabel Venegas, 991 7 1 7 3 Anne Laun Perez, 16 2 2 : 5 5 4 2 4 2 17 Tania Eckloff, 31 2 7 : 4 6 6 7 6 7 16 June Allison, 431 8 1 8 6 Adelaide Nardone, 39 2 2 : 5 6 4 3 4 3 18 Sandra Faustini, X 2 8 : X X X 17 Carol Dethloff, 491 9 1 9 7 Torrey Wise,X 2 2 : 5 7 4 4 4 4 5 Sharon Chase, X 2 8 : 1 6 X 6 9 1 Caitlin Brittan, 102 0 2 0 1 Veronica Garger, 52 23:01 4 5 4 5 19 Susan Anello, X 2 8 : 2 2 7 0 7 0 18 Joan McKerrow, 482 1 21 8 Gia Boul(, 36 2 3 : 2 5 4 6 4 6 2D Laurie Lawrence, X 2 8 : 2 6 71 71 19 Joanna Nash, 412 2 2 2 2 Melanie Benvenue, 52 2 3 : 2 6 4 7 4 7 2 8 : 4 8 7 2 7 2 2 Andrea Nash, 72 3 2 3 4 Toby Reif, 46 2 3 : 3 2 4 8 4 8 21 Amrita Willemann, 37 2 9 : 1 7 7 3 7 3 25 Greta Olsson, X2 4 2 4 9 R o b i W o l f , 3 9 2 4 : 0 9 4 9 4 9 22 Georgia Rettek, X 2 9 : X 7 4 7 4 3 Christina Francis, 11

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5SK Westchester Summer Twilight Track & Field Series1 Sponsored by The Town of Cortandt Recreaton Department& The City of Peekskill Dept. of Parks & RecreationHeld in conjunction with The Taconic Road Runners Club Summer Track SeriesA series of 6 summer track meets for youth and open (adult) competition - Ages 7 (& under) - 70+

Meet Schedule: Tuesday, July 9, 1996 at Hendrick Hudson High SchoolTuesday, July 16, 1996 at Hendrick Hudson High SchoolTuesday, July 23,1996, at Depew Park in Peekskill

Tuesday, July 30,1996 at Depew Park in PeekskillTuesday, August 6, 1996 at Depew Park in Peekskill*'^^ Tuesday, August 13, 1996 at Hendrick Hudson High School**

(**Last 2 meets may be moved to another site - if changed, final information available in May)Starting Times: 4:30 P.M. - Ages: 5 & under, 6-7, 8-9,10-11,12-146:30 P.M. - Ages 15-18 (High School), 19-29,30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+Age as of day of race. Tag system will be used. $3 per event. ($4 maximum for each meet.) Bring your ownimplements. Some may be available.4:30 P.M. - 55 Meter Dash: 5& under, 6-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-14

1600 Meter Run (Mile): 8-9, 10-11, 12-145 5 M e t e r H u r d l e s : 8 - 9 , 1 0 - 1 11 0 0 / 1 1 0 M e t e r H u r d l e s : 1 2 - 1 4100 Meter Dash: 5 & under , 6 -7 , 8 -9 , 10-11, 12-144 0 0 M e t e r D a s h : 7 & u n d e r , 8 - 9 , 1 0 - 1 1 , 1 2 - 1 48 0 0 M e t e r R u n : 7 & u n d e r , 8 - 9 , 1 0 - 1 1 , 1 2 - 1 42 0 0 M e t e r D a s h : 7 & u n d e r , 8 - 9 , 1 0 - 1 1 , 1 2 - 1 44 X 100 Meter Relay: in each age group

4:45 P.M. - Long Jump & High Jump: in each age groupS h o t P u t : 8 - 9 , 1 0 - 1 1 , 1 2 - 1 4D i s c u s T h r o w : 1 0 - 1 1 , 1 2 - 1 4

6:30 P.M. - (Women, then Men, in all events. All events will be contested for all age groups.)**The featured Taconic Road Runner Track Series event will be the first event of each meet. The schedule willbe adjusted accordingly.

1 0 0 & 1 1 0 M e t e r H u r d l e s 8 0 0 M e t e r R u n1 0 0 M e t e r D a s h 3 , 0 0 0 / 5 , 0 0 0 M e t e r R u n s4 0 0 M e t e r D a s h 4 X 1 0 0 M e t e r R e l a y1 6 0 0 M e t e r R u n 4 X 4 0 0 M e t e r R e l a y2 0 0 M e t e r D a s h 4 X 8 0 0 M e t e r R e l a y400 Intermediate Hurdles (The relays contested will depend on the number of teams entered.)

6:45 P.M. - Long Jump, followed by Triple Jump, Shot Put, Discus Throw, High Jump, (Pole Vault-dependingupon number of entries.)

4:45 P.M. -

55 Meter Dash:1600 Meter Run (Mile):55 Meter Hurdles:100/110 Meter Hurdles:100 Meter Dash:400 Meter Dash:8 0 0 M e t e r R u n :200 Meter Deish:4 X 100 Meter Relay:Long Jump & High Jump:Shot Put:Discus Throw:

Awards: Ribbons to top 3 finishers in each event in each age group. Ribbons to all finishers of youth events.Taconic Road Runners Track Series Award: Open to Taconic Road Runners Club Members.E v e n t S c h e d u l e : 7 / 9 : 4 0 0 M e t e r s 7 / 3 0 : 1 0 0 & 2 0 0 M e t e r D a s h e s

7 / 1 6 : 8 0 0 M e t e r s 8 / 6 : 5 , 0 0 0 M e t e r s7 / 2 3 : 1 6 0 0 Me t e r s 8 / 1 3 : Ma k e - u p sFor further information regarding the TRRC Track Series, call: Anthony Galfano - (914) 737-6435.For Directions & More Information, call: Cortlandt Recreation: (914) 739-4301Peekskill Recreation: (914) 734-4223Roy Arnesen (eves) - (914) 226-7064

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A Report on the Lincoln Hall 5 MllerBy Joanna NashThe stage was set for Lincoln Hall to be bigger andbetter than ever. Our Taconic members came out in droves tohelp at this race. The Lincoln Hall staff,in particular AstonGill, Tom Kiernan and Kate O'Kula, were incrediblysupportive of this year's event. A re-match of last year's racebetween Odis Sanders and David Mitzi was in the works,with the added bonus of this race being a NYRRC scoringevent. (The first time NYRRC has allowed a scoring event outof the five Burroughs ) Rich and I had been working on thisyear's event since October of last year, and were holding ourbreath until race day.Race day came, and with everyone's help, the racewent off like a well-oiled Taconic Road Runner's machine. TheI9th Annual Lincoln Hall race was under way. Our winnerfrom last year, Odis Sanders, had high hopes for a repeatvictory, but David Mitzi, with his quiet style, was waiting inthe wings. Taconic's own Chuck Creel (next year is youryear), Doug Miller, Steve Calidonna, Mauricio Venegas,Scott Mosenthal, Alonso Rcndon and Tom Piazza wereamong the other notables that ran and could have won, had thefirst two places faltered. Last year's winner from the women'sside, Alessandra Lynch, was injured and could not defend hertitl. This opened the door for Tara McGuire to step in with astron performance to take the women's title for this year (andon her home turfto boot ). Newcomer Emmy Stocker, NancyVenegas, consistent Kathleen Kane, Sarah Collins, Patricia

M a l e David Mitzi, 32 2 5 : 4 0Odis Sanders, 36 2 5 : 4 3Chuck Creel. 34 2 6 : 4 9

1 - 1 4 Derrick Harris, 14 4 1 : 4 0Isa Coleman. 14 4 2 : 1 8G on za io Go nz ai ez , 14 4 7 : 4 2

15-18 Jim Lancaster. 18 2 9 : 3 5Geof Lancaster, 17 2 9 : 4 7Blair Cullen, 17 3 0 : 2 7

1 9 - 2 9 Geoffrey Buchan, 27 2 7 : 5 8Hugo Castillo, 28 2 8 : 0 8Alonso Rendon. 24 28 : 1 8

3 0 - 3 9 Mi chael Henschel . 33 2 7 : 16Alan Ruben. 39 2 7 : 2 8Doug Miller, 36 2 7 : 3 64 0 - 4 9 Steve Calidonna, 41 2 7 : 3 0Scott Mosenthal, 43 2 8 : 0 2Joe Porcaro, 47 2 9 : 1 2

5 0 - 5 9 Luis Floras, 54 3 0 : 2 6Jack Brennan, 54 3 1 : 3 3Arthur Weisberg, 51 3 2 : 1 2

6 0 + Wrtoid Bialokur, 61 3 2: 10Elton Robinson. 62 3 7 : 1 3Don Ettinger, 60 3 7 : 2 5

F e m a l e Tara Maguire, 27 3 1 : 0 9Emmy Stocker, 37 3 2 : 1 2Nancy Venegas, 29 3 5 : 3 915-18 Kathleen Kane, 17 3 8 : 1 3

1 9 - 2 9 Andrea Giangrande, 25 4 4 : 1 8Sharon Fernandez, 24 4 5 : 3 3

3 0 - 3 9 Carolyn Durst. 33 3 7 : 4 0Sarah Coll ins, 36 39 : 1 8Karen LeDuc, 34 40:314 0 - 4 9 Kim Kaufman, 40 3 9 : X

Patricia Mulvihill, 46 4 0 : 0 6Stephanie Wolfson, 45 4 3 : 1 3

5 0 - 5 9 Sharon Chase, 55 4 5 : 3 2Judy Singlak, 50 4 9 : 2 6

6 0 + Margaret Thompson, 62 7 5 : 2 0

Mulvihill, Joanne Bertram and Judy Singlak rounded outthe Taconic women. Brad Leach was kind enough to head thecamera crew and edit the tape of the race which we will makeavailable for viewing at the next Taconic meeting.We want to thank once again THE DAILYBAGEL who has been a wonderful and generous sponsorfor the past three years. Also, Grand Central Deli andDynacast who have been kind enough to contribute to this racethe past three years. Trapp Family Lodge made available atwo night stay at their lodge in Stowe, Vermont as a raffle prizewhich was won by Frank Brittan. (If you've never been there,it's beautiful ) Our other sponsors were AutomotiveTechnician Training Services, Car-Tune, Hudson ValleyBeverage and Yorktown Pharmacy. It is important topatronize anyone who sponsors a Taconic race and let themknow you're from Taconic. Raffle prizes were also donated byCourt Sports in Elmsford, Club Fit in Briarcliff, JeffersonValley Mall, and Rattlesnakes of Yorktown. The $183.00cash "Top Hat" was won by Don Bleasdale.For next year, we're looking to add a 2 mile walk onthe beautiful Lincoln Hall grounds and a Vi mile Fun Run for thkids. Last, but most important of all, thank you to thevolunteers that made Lincoln Hall happen in such a great waythis year. We will be thanking you all individually in the nextfew months as we recuperate from this year's race Till nexty e a r . . .

1996 Lincoln Hall 5 Mile winner Davephoto by J.


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1996 Results: Lincoln Hall 5 MllerAll Sex Age Name T i m e X 6 7

1 1 David Mitzi, 32 2 5 : 4 0 7 0 6 62 2 Odis Sanders, X 2 5 : 4 3 7 1 6 93 3 Chuck Creel, 34 2 6 : 4 9 7 2 7 04 4 1 Mi ch ae l H en sc he l, 3 3 2 7 : 1 6 7 3 7 15 5 2 Alan Ruben. X 2 7 : 2 8 7 4 7 26 6 1 Steve Calidonna, 41 2 7 : X 7 5 7 37 7 3 Doug Miller, 36 2 7 : X 7 6 7 48 8 4 Mauricio Venegas, X 2 7 : 5 6 7 7 39 9 1 Geoffrey Buchan, 27 2 7 : X 7 8 7 5

1 0 1 0 5 Mike Cardona, X 28 : 01 7 9 7 611 11 2 Scott Mosenthal, 43 28 : 02 X 7 71 2 1 2 2 Hugo Castillo, 28 2 8 : 0 8 8 1 7 81 3 1 3 6 Steve Mele, 31 28:11 8 2 7 91 4 1 4 3 Alonso Rendon, 24 2 8 : 1 8 8 3 X1 5 1 5 4 Tom Piazza, 26 2 8 : 2 7 8 4 8 11 6 1 6 7 Jud Santos, 32 2 8 : 3 2 8 5 11 7 1 7 8 Richard Joseph, 33 2 8 : 3 7 8 6 8 21 8 1 8 9 Takeshi Tamazaki, 33 2 8 : X 8 7 8 31 9 1 9 10 Michael Garland, 33 29:01 8 8 8 42 0 2 0 11 Tim Robinson, 33 29:C9 X X21 21 3 Joe Porcaro, 47 2 9 A 2 X 8 62 2 2 2 1 Jim Lancaster, 18 2 9 : 3 6 9 1 42 3 2 3 12 Douglas Murray, 35 2 9 : 4 3 9 2 8 72 4 2 4 2 Geof Lancaster. 17 2 9 : 4 7 9 3 6 62 5 2 5 13 John Albanese, 34 2 9 : 5 4 9 4 52 6 2 6 5 Doug Feser, 19 X : 5 8 9 5 X2 7 2 7 14 William Foley, 36 2 9 : 5 9 9 6 9 02 8 2 8 4 P au l P acch ian a, 4 2 X : 1 1 9 7 912 9 2 9 6 Michael Corbett, 26 X : 1 4 9 8 9 2X X 5 Anthony Galfano, 48 X : 1 8 X 9 33 1 31 1 Luis Flores, 54 X : 2 6 I X 9 43 2 3 2 3 Biair Cullen. 17 X : 2 7 1 0 1 6X 3 3 15 Ron Parker, 32 X X 1 0 2 73 4 3 4 6 Mike Daley, 46 X : 3 7 1 0 3 63 5 3 6 7 Luis Guachichuica, 48 X : X 1 0 4 9 63 6 3 6 16 RoyAltman.X X : 4 0 1 0 5 9 73 7 3 7 8 Paul Warren, 46 X : X I X X3 8 3 6 9 Gary Steinel, 43 3 1 : 0 3 1 0 7 XX 3 Q 10 Jeffrey Purdy, 44 3 1 : 0 6 I X I X4 0 1 Tara Maguire, 27 31 : X I X 84 1 4 0 17 Gregg Rubin, 36 31 : 21 1 1 0 10 14 2 41 11 Peter Corsino, 49 3 1 : 2 6 11 1 94 3 4 2 2 Jack Brennan, 54 3 1 . 3 3 11 2 1 0 24 4 4 3 12 Victor Poiitano, 45 3 1 : 4 7 11 3 I X4 5 4 4 18 Patrick Colon, X 3 1 : 5 4 1 1 4 1 0 44 6 4 5 19 Frank Brittan, 36 3 1 : 5 7 1 1 5 I X4 7 4 6 20 Peter Brown, 32 32 : 01 1 1 6 1 X4 8 4 7 7 Rob McClay, 28 X : 0 8 1 1 7 1 04 9 4 8 1 Witoid Bialokur, 61 3 2 : 1 0 1 1 8 1 0 7X 2 Emmy Stocker, 37 3 2 : 1 2 1 1 9 I X5 1 4 9 3 Arthur Weisberg, 51 3 2 : 1 2 I X I X5 2 X 4 Bob Edmonds, S3 3 2 ; X 1 2 1 11 05 3 51 21 Michael Robinson, 31 32 : 21 1 2 2 11 15 4 5 2 8 Peter Coupe, 22 3 2 : 4 4 1 2 3 11 25 5 S 3 13 Gary Wronker, 40 3 2 : 4 6 1 2 4 11 35 6 5 4 22 Paul Mackay, 33 3 2 : 4 9 1 25 1 1 45 7 5 5 5 James Olson, 56 3 2 : 5 7 1 2 6 11 55 8 5 6 9 Jeffrey Jacobs, 29 X 1 0 1 2 7 1 15 9 5 7 10 John Donnelly, 27 X 1 4 1 2 8 1 1 6X 5 8 14 Bronislaw Czech, 47 X : 1 7 I X 11 761 X 6 Howard Bashant, 51 X : 2 2 I X 11 86 2 X 7 Edward McCarthy, X X 2 5 1 3 1 1 26 3 61 8 Gary Struve, 51 X : 2 8 1 3 2 1 1 96 4 6 2 23 Robert Inghiltena, X X 4 2 ^ 3 3 1 36 5 6 3 9 Joe Nadaline,52 3 4 : X 1 3 4 I X6 6 6 4 15 Edward Dillon, 49 3 4 : X I X 1216 7 X 16 Jim Martin, 48 3 4 : 1 3 I X 1 2 26 8 6 6 24 Thomas McClay, X 3 4 : 2 7 1 3 7 1 2 3

17 Wayne Brandt, 44 34:3210 Har ry Neeson. 54 34 :562 5 Do n B le a s d a le , 3 3 ^ : 0 018 Mike McGui re , 42 35 :044 M a t t C u l i e n , 1 5 3 5 : 0 626 Chris Downing, 39 35:112 7 S te v e Sa n t i n i , 3 6 3 5 :3 31 1 I r v i n M i l l e r , 5 7 3 5 : 3 7Nancy Venegas, 29 35:392 8 J a m e s J a c k m a n , 3 3 3 5 : 4 112 Roger Cocking. 52 36:001 1 C h r i s S i a g l e , 2 4 3 6 : 0 612 Kev in Day . 20 36 :0613 Joshua i^ight, 50 36:0729 Terry Burgher, 39 36:1530 Gregory Gleason, 38 36:25

B a n d i t , 3 6 : 2 619 Jerry Mil ler , 46 37:0420 Leonardo Goris, 41 37:132 Elton Robinson, 62 37:1321 Daniel Bisbano. 43 37:203 Don Ettinger, 60 37:251 Caro lyn Durs t , 33 37 :40

13 Michae l Lewis , 23 37 :4914 James Whalen. 54 37:551 K a t h l e e n K a n e . 1 7 3 8 : 1 32 2 D a n M c G i l l . 4 9 3 8 : 3 6

23 Er ich Miethner, 49 38:5524 Michael Torres. 45 30:013 1 J o s h u a Du rs t , 3 7 3 9 :1 05 Jason Hemdon, 15 39 :154 Pierce Brennan. 71 39:162 Sa ra h Co l l i n s , 3 6 3 9 :1 81 K im Ka u fma n , 4 0 3 9 :3 014 Howard Brown, 26 39:39

2 5 F r a n k C u l l e n . 4 8 3 9 : 4 31 5 E d P o w e r s , 5 2 3 9 : 4 75 R o b e r t K w i t , 6 4 3 9 : 5 926 Virgilio Gabarra, 48 40:026 J o h n B a t e s . 7 2 4 0 : 0 52 Patricia Mulvihili. 46 40:0616 Richard Adamski, 54 40:183 Ka re n L e Du c . 3 4 4 0 :3 16 Antiwon Dunmeyer, 15 40:3132 Shaun Flaherty, 33 40:4433 Joe Spofford. 34 40:4427 G . T rug l ia , 40 40 :4534 Edward Lyons, 37 40:484 Monica Speciale. 34 40:52

28 James Goldsmith. 40 41:041 Der r ick Har r is , 14 41 :4029 Thomas McNamee, 47 41:41X H a r t a n M i l l e r . 4 4 4 1 : 5 27 Hector Maidonado, 17 41:573 1 C h r i s S e l l . 4 7 4 1 : 5 9

2 I s a C o l e m a n , 1 4 4 2 : 1 88 Emmanuel Coleman. 15 42:1932 Michae l Si l fen , 44 42 :205 Karen Antunano, 36 42:2233 Robert Schneider. 48 42:2334 Jonathon Jungman. 48 42:3235 Nick DeRobertis. 43 42:406 Wendy Holand, 36 42:431 7 B o b D a y , 5 1 4 2 : 4 43 Stephanie Wolfson, 45 43:139 Michael Delgado, 16 43:553 6 K e v i n M o r a n , 4 5 4 4 : 0 11 0 A l b e r t o D i a z . 1 6 4 4 : 1 635 David Seidman. 38 44:17

I X 1 4 1 Andrea Giangrande, 25 4 4 : 1 8I X 1 5 7 Betty MacAllister, X 44 : 211 4 0 1 6 4 Joanne Ber tram, 49 4 4: 341 4 1 1 2 4 X M om od ou B ah , 3 2 4 4 : 4 41 4 2 1 2 5 37 Michael Harris, X 4 4 : 5 41 4 3 1 2 6 37 Victor Bond, 42 4 5 : X1 4 4 1 2 7 11 Patrick Jeanty, 15 4 5 : 1 31 4 5 1 7 1 Sharon Chase, X 4 5 : 3 21 4 6 1 8 2 Sharon Fernandez, 24 4 5 : X1 4 7 1 9 5 Meg Wronker. 40 4 6 : X1 4 8 2 0 8 Sharon Hav i l and , X 4 6 : X1 4 9 1 2 8 X Peter Cuomo, X 4 7 : 0 7I X 1 2 9 X Robert Dembia, X 4 7 : 1 41 5 1 I X 15 Anthony Albanese, 26 4 7 : 1 71 52 131 3 Gonzalo Gonzalez, 14 4 7: 4 2I X 2 1 6 Martha Davies, 46 47:511 5 4 1 3 2 12 Gustavo Adames, 16 4 8 : XI X 2 2 7 Mary Walsh, 49 4 8 : XI X 2 3 2 Judy Singlak, SO 4 9 : 2 61 5 7 I X 4 George Valerio, 14 4 9 : 2 71 X 1 3 4 18 Larry Lenahan, X 5 1 . 5 61 X I X 19 Peter Meisler, 52 5 1 . 5 6I X I X 20 Frank Schmidt, 57 5 1 : 5 9161 1 37 5 Andy Feehan, 9 5 2 : 5 71 6 2 1 X 40 Tim MacAllister, X X : 0 2I X 2 4 8 Isabel Venegas, 47 X : 4 01 6 4 2 5 9 Laura Schmidt. 32 X : XI X I X 13 Rotjert Nicholas, 16 X : 5 4I X 1 4 0 14 Jamal Harris, 15 X : 5 71 67 141 6 Sean Dedmon, 13 X : 5 7I X 1 4 2 15 Parasram Jagnarine, 16 X : XI X 1 4 3 16 Jason Villaran, 16 X : 3 41 7 0 1 4 4 17 Jesse Villaran, 16 6 4 : X1 7 1 1 4 5 18 Elson Jagdharry, 16 X : X1 7 2 2 6 9 Kathleen O'Kula, 49 X : 2 41 7 3 1 4 6 7 Ai Marino, 62 X : 3 11 7 4 1 4 7 8 Jose Venegas, 78 7 0 : 4 41 7 5 2 7 1 Margaret Thompson, 62 7 5 : X1 7 6 1 4 8 9 Robert Thompson, X 7 5 : 2 2

1996 Lincoln Hall 5 Mile Women's ChampionTara Maguire.-photo by J. Nash


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W e l c o m e N e w M e m b e r s(Membership report compiled by Joanna Nash)

Welcome to Taconic What better way to get involved in your Club than to contact one of the Race Directors to volunteer your servicesSound a little scary? Not sure you can handle it? Don't worry.. .Be Happy There will always be an experienced Taconic member withyou to guide you through. What a great way to make new friendsK e v i n C l i c k Maurice Epstein Joseph Jeraci Judy KleinPatrick Colon enjoys running the Putnam Hospital 5 Miler, which is also his favorite distance. Patrick runs to stay in good shape, forthe competition and camaraderie.Marc and Marianne Diamond started running just recently. They can be seen running on Roosevelt Island in the morning. (Good jobrecruiting them to Taconic, Greg.)Christine Fallon runs early in the morning. She would like to someday run a marathon. Christine's favorite race is the Orange CountyClassic.Frankie Feehan would love to run a lOK. She likes running after being with her family all day. It "recharges her batteries" (alot of usfeel that way ). Frankie has four boys ages 2 through 9Neil Fitzpatrick runs in the evenings on trails in the aqueduct and the Pocantico area. Neil's favorite race and distance is a lOK.Gregory Gleason likes the NYC Marathon and would like to finish it in under 3:30 if possible. Gregory enjoys running on the roads inthe evening.Deborah Hartstein likes running on roads that are not heavily traveled. Deborah enjoys the effect running has on the body and hence oone's inner strength.Claire Healy runs in Rockefeller Preserve, Yorktown, and in NYC in the evenings. Claire would like to finish the NYC Marathon inaround 4:30. Her favorite race distanc's are lOK's and half-marathons.Patsy Perotto would like to run the 1996 NYC Marathon (Taconic has Saturday morning training runs at the pump house you mightwant to attend, see the newsletter for location.) Patsy doesn't have a favorite race yet (We have many to choose from), but likes the lOKdistance.Howard Polden's favorite races are the West Point Triathlon and the Dutchess County Classic. Howard would like to improve his halfmarathon time for the Ironman Distance Triathlon and improve his time at the NYC Marathon. (Howard is a former member movingback from South Carolina )

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Renewing Members(Compiled by Joanna Nash)Alexander GormanGeorge GrieveJohn Hallinan & familyRober t Ha l l inanRuloff KipBob LippmanAlessandra LynchChris MalekChr is Mar t inDona ld McCannMichae l McCormick & Adr ienneThompsonJ im Mc De rmo t tMichae l McEnteeTh o ma s Mc Na me eFrank Messman

Adelaide NardonePaul Pi l ieroCharles Posey, Jr.JefFPurdyCarolyn SchwartzStuart Shi l i tzJudy & Steve SinglakLinda & Mike SlinskeyPhi lo SmithHalina StaveHershe l Sosnof fMauricio & Nancy VenegasPaul WarrenGary WronkerDeborah Yagoda & family

John BatesJoanne, Bill, Colleen &. Erin BertramDave BorgaroMolly ConnorsCharles CreelFrank CullenAngelo CumellaBronis law CzechBob Day and familyNann DelandJohn DonnellyBilly DrakeRudi & Justin Einhom and NormaSeluk tek inWilliam Florence, Jr.Ell iot Fix ler

Erika Abraham and family look forward each year to theRoosa Gap 11.7 Mile Roller Coaster Run. Erika's goal is to runwithout breathing problems. She wishes more older womenwould discover the joys of running.Alan Berger enjoys the Chappaqua lOK. He would like toreturn to the form of a few years ago. (Unfortunately, we alldo )Vicki Brockhausen Just completed her first Marathon(Warwick) and has the goal of not crying miles 21 to 24.Vicki's favorite race is Mother's Day and her favorite distance isthe Half-marathon.Lucia Chatzky runs on local roads in the morning. Herfavorite race is the St. Pat's lOK.Peter Cuomo's favorite race is the Big Sur Marathon. Peterenjoys running on trails and in new places.Dick Green likes to run the Sunburst Marathon. Dick wouldlike to complete his 50th marathon this year. He completed 1 in1992, 1 in 1993, 12 in 1994, 17 in 1995 and has 2 under hisbelt so far this year.Syd Henry looks forward each year to the Police Chase. Syddoes a lot of his running in Rockefeller Preserve. His goal is torun a marathon this year.Steven Hoanzl runs primarily at FDR Park and the YorktownHigh School Track. Steve's current goal is to get out of theClydesdale Division and break 40 minutes at the North CountyNews lOK. He enjoys talking during running and eating after.James Jackman's favorite race is the Mudders and Gruntersand his favorite distance is a half-marathon (Should you get lostat Mudders you could run your half-marathon). James' goal isto break 1 hour 32 minutes for a half marathonGerald Johnson enjoys running along the scenic Hudson Riverand the Rockland Lake area. Gerald's favorites race is the HookMountain Half-Marathon, which is also his favorite racedistance.

Thornton Land likes the grunt hill race a.k.a. North CountyNews best (we missed you there this year ) Thornton wants toknow if anyone hears from John Ansell... please let him know.Larry Lenahan (and family) do an excellent Job each yeardirecting Taconic's Biathlon. (Flyer in this newsletter) TheLenahan family are also one of the quiet, but crucialcontributors to TRRC. They take on the task each year ofhandling the mailing of the newsletter and any other bulkmailings which go out during the year.. .quite an undertaking,and they do an excellent Job. Their family also handles one ofthe water stops for Sybil which runs right past their house.Larry's favorite race is the Dutchess Half-Marathon. Larry'ssuggestion to everyone is to run for distance and not for time.Brett Peter Linn's goal is to run a 40 minute lOK. Brett'sfavorite race distance is a Marathon.Glenn McCarthy looks forward each year to the NYCMarathon, which is also his favorite race distance. Glenn can beseen most often running in FDR Park. His goal is to runanother 3 hour Marathon.Jerry Miller would like to stay healthy and injury free. Jerryenjoys running in the Greenwich Point area and his favorite raceis the Dutchess Classic.David Mitzi Just ran an incredible race at Lincoln Hall, edgingout Odis Sanders for first place. Congratulations on a greatr a c eBob Peyton likes to run the Shelter Island lOK. He does histraining on the back roads of North Salem in the early morning.Bob would like to run a 4 hour marathon.Paul Piliero's wife says he has a 23 year old mind and a 43year old body. Sounds like a great reason to keep runningPeter Rackett likes to push himself to a maximum effort andset personal goals. His current goal is to break a 42 minuteI OK and a 3:35 marathon. Peter's favorite race is thePotatohampton lOK.Jonathan Read likes all the races he enters, but his favoriterace distance is 10 miles. Jonathan does his running in CentralPa rk .


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More Membership RenewalsFred, Christine, Michelle and Jaclyn Reger have currentlytaken over as co-directors of the Putnam County Classic. . .quitea bold undertaking. Fred's favorite race is the Mudders andGrunters, for which he sets a goal of not getting lost (as he hasfor the last 3 years) and coming in dead last. Fred enjoysrunning most at the Pumphouse with Nash.Moises Salama enjoys the stamina running gives him for thenext 23 hours of the day. Moises looks forward each year to theNYC Marathon which is also his favorite race distance.Lee Saroken completed the 100th running of the BostonMarathon and 12 days later ran Sybil The only woman inTRRC to accomplish this (to my knowledge).Congratulations Lee's favorite race is 7 Hills, and her favoriterace distance is 26.2 miles. Lee is also captain of the Women'sMasters Team. If anyone is interested in participating, pleasec o n t a c t h e r .Carl Schiavo hopes to resume 5K and I OK racing later thisyear after knee surgery. Recovery is taking him longer thananticipated. We wish you a full and speedy recoveryHeather Scott likes running the half-marathon distance ofwhich the Fairfield Half is her favorite. Heather would like toget her 5K and lOK pace back to a 7 minute mile. (You mightwant to consider representing the Women's Master Team nextyear )Steve Truran prefers to keep his race distances short and slow.Steve enjoys running most in open areas.Dennis Vernoia's favorite race is the Putnam County Classicand his favorite distance race is the North County I OK (wemissed you this year ). Dennis enjoys running in Tibbetts Parkin Yonkers.

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Fabu lous Fema le Fee tBy Lee Saroken

The Women's Teams of the Taconic Road RunnersClub have become a running wave in the NYRRC team races.In April, our female teams took home the 3rd place over-allmedals at the Queens Half-Marathon, With Tara Maguireleading the way, Debbie Kenny, Sarah Collins, MelanieBenvenue and Joanne Bertram rounded out the championshipteam, Way to go

Moving into Brooklyn in May to run the ProspectPark 5 Miles, our fleet team of Tara Maguire Debbie KennyBarbara Brittan, Kate Glynn and Melanie Benvenue bravedtraffic jams and distance to represent our team.June is Advi l Mini-Marathon month and Taconicsent a deep and smiling team to Central Park, sporting our new

teamoutifts (See the photo on the facing page.) The weather

conditions being hot and humid didn't shake the determination ofthis spirited group. Among the 8,000 women were BarbaraBrittan 43:40, Nancy Young 49:19, Ceisa Judd 49:23, CarolHanson49:59, Melanie Benvenue 50:00, Nancy Vasta 50:57,Greta Olssen 52:46 and Michele Lida 76:47. Thesponsorship of this race provided the participants with great racepackets and post race refreshments. As always, a fun time washad by all.Post scripts.. .Thanks to Frank Brittan for the breadand understanding the fender bender.. .Thanks Bill, Greg andEd for the support, , .Great dip, JoAnne. , .Looking good,Maria.., Speedy recovery, Joan and Barbara, we miss you. ..Great running, Sarah. . .SEE YOU ALL AT THE CLUBT E A M C H A M P I O N S H I P O N J U L Y 2 1

Bedecked with their finisher medals,TRRC women pause for a photo: (leftto right) Nancy Young, Ceisa Judd,Carol Hanson, Nancy Winslow,Barbara Brittan, Lee Saroken, SarahCollins, Greta Olssen.

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H a l f - M i l e F u n R u nDue to the heat, humidity and the general ages of thechildren (all 8 and under), it was suggested that the one mile fun

run be shortened to a V2 mile. The results were as follows:T i m e N a m e A g e3 : 2 4 . 3 A n d r e a N a s h 73 : 4 3 . 9 D a n i e l K a t t 84 : 4 5 . 9 J u s t i n G o n z a l e z 64 : 5 7 . 9 V i c t o r i a G o n z a l e z 45 : 0 1 . 3 S a r a h K u r a s 65 : 0 4 . 7 C h r i s t i n e J a c k m a n 5Evan Kuras, 4, and Jaclyn Reger, 3, both proudly finished 600meters Great job, kidsThanks to Keith Smith, Yorktown High School TrackCoach and his assistant Rosalind Smith, who oversee theSummer Track Series for the children, for their assistance intabulating the race results for the Fun Run. They hope to seemany of the children as well as many adult Taconic Membersback for the Twilight Track Series, which begins July 8th.

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Cannon Long Island Vi MarathonMay 5, 199613.1 miles 1:33

New York Tr i -Bi-ath lon Ser iesJune 9, 1996Lake Sebago, Harriman State Park3 mile run/16 mile bike/3 mile run 1:36:33


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Liu and Cul len Win"Hooked On Running" ScholarshipsB y N o r m a S e l u k t e k i n t h e o u t e r d o m e o f a z u r e s k y m e e t a n d c o a l e s c e , a f e e l i n g oTaconic Road Runners Club is pleased to announce the irrepressible freedom rises from feet kissing trail, legs glidingpresentation of two $500 Scholarships to two seniors in the Upper rhythmically, and the entire heart at work and at peace..LindaWestchester/Putnam school districts. Applicants were invited to closed with ". . .1 think this is the beginning of an enduringwrite an essay on how running has effected their lives, and to passionate, everlasting relationship, or in other words, running andprovide proof of acceptance to a secondary educational institution. I are in true love."This year, 14 seniors, representing 6 different schools, submitted Blair Cullen, also a Yorktown High School Senior, woncompetitive essays. After careful review by TRRC's esteemed the Taconic Member Award. Blair has been running since the agecommittee, composed of John Hallinan, Pat Loehfelm, Karen of 4. His first Taconic race was at the age of 5. Blair overcame theAntunano, Norma Seluktekin and Steve Quinn, two winners effects of asthma to become a recognized runner. Blair wrote ".emerged from the pack. As with many of our TRRC competitions, .1 thrive on the adrenaline, on the "highs" of winning and alsot h e fi e l d w a s t o p n o t c h o v e r c o m i n g t h e l o w s o f d e f e a t . 1 r u n t o s a t i s f y a d e s i r e t h a t b u m s

Linda Liu, a senior from Yorktown High School, and a deep inside of me, to reach for goals that seem impossible and tofrequent mnner in Taconic races, won one of the scholarship push myself to the limit." He closed his application with the NIKEawards. Although Linda's essay is worth printing in full, we'll slogan: There are clubs you can't belong to, neighborhoods youtreat you to an excerpt here from "What runner has not can't live in, schools you can't get into, but the roads are alwaysexperienced..." when the sofi dirt, the enclosure of silent woods, open. Just do it (Nike).

Last Part of Trallway Could Open By Fall 1997According to recent news reports, the final section of the 21 mile North County Trailway could be open to hikers, bikers and runnerwithin 1 V2 years. It will include a bridge spanning the Croton Reservoir. The existing trail, which runs from Baldwin Place to Yorktown

Heights, will hook up with a 4.3 mile section extending to Kitchawan.The project is expected to cost about $2 million according to Westchester County Planning Commissioner P. Lynn Oliva. The worwill reportedly be paid for by the DOT, which is coordinating the project with the county Planning Department and the Town of YorktownThe entire trail runs from Mount Pleasant to the Putnam County border and follows the right of way of the old Putnam Division of thNew York Central Railroad. The first sections of the trail opened about a decade ago. The unfinished section in Yorktown begins at Kitchawa

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Lessons Learned From An Active LifestyleThe foowng s excerpted from a coumn by Chp East pubshed n the Fa. 1995 The Actve Voce, a newsetter of The AmercanAssociation for Active Lifestyles and Fitness. 1900 Association Drive. Reston, VA 22091.

According to Chip East, AAALF President, living anactive lifestyle is more than simply being active. It is more a stateof being and doing. East says "People who live an active lifestylelearn important lessons from their communion with nature, withothers, and with themselves. These are the lessons of conservancy,persistence, and tolerance. Conservancy has both an internal andexternal focus. Internal conservancy means a caring for thephysical self through diet, exercise, and life style management.People who live an active lifestyle are focused on maximizing theirquality (and probably quantity) of life by conserving their physicalbeing. External conservancy means a caring for the environment."The lesson of persistence is learned through the trials ofphysical activity. As you embark upon an active lifestyle, youbeing to leam about your physiological and psychological limits.As you move from trial to trial, in "victory" and "defeat", you leamthat most limits are self imposed, and that through persistence youcan achieve goals you thought unachievable."Consider this quotation attributed to President CalvinCoolidge:

"Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence.Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessfumen with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almosa proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educatedderelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent.The slogan "Press On" has solved and always will solve theproblems of the human race."East further observes: "The lesson of tolerance is a lessonhard learned. Those who subscribe to active lifestyles grow into atolerance for nature, for others, and for themselves. Two benefitsof a tolerant attitude are lower levels of personal stress and theability to build coalitions to accomplish tasks."An active lifestyle involves a commitment to a quality wayof life. Although the road is challenging, the benefits are great. Ifyou are one who lives this type of active lifestyle and would like toassociate with others who do, we hope you are a member ofTaconic Road Runners Club. If you're not, take advantage of themembership form on the back page of this newsletter, and sendin your membership today

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Let ters to the Edi tor

5 / 1 9 / 9 6To the Editors of Taconic Running Life:Dear Sirs/Madams:

I write in vehement protest to the "wussification" ofthe North County News lOK and the gutless acts of the racedirector in turning the course backwards so as to avoidrunning up the infamous Grunt Hill.

Some found the reverse direction of the course to bemore difficult, and I can't argue with the law of physicswhich states "what goes up must come down."

Further, I admit that the long gradual incline upMoseman Avenue was a new challenge. However, I myselfset a PR for the race and found tlie backwards route to bemuch easier.

Nothing was more challenging than the traditionalvertical incline of Grunt Hill. Running down it just wasn'tthe same.I admire the stalwart defiance of Harry "MacTavish" Neeson, who, with the courage of a salmon swimming upstream, ran the race in its proper course. Neeson'sdefiance was reminiscent of Mel Gibson in Braveheart and Ihear he cried "Freedom " when he reached the top of GruntH i l l .

I appeal Neeson's disqualification from the race.Next year, let us all follow the lead of Neeson's

charge into battle and attack Grunt Hill head on.Let us restore the tradition of the North CountyN e w s l O K

Very truly yours,John W. Albanese

Editor's note: Mr. Albanese enclosed a note to me statingthat "this letter is meant to be in good fun." We welcomeletters that express the opinions of our members. Articlesand letters printed in this newsletter represent the opinionsand observations of their authors and are not necessarilythose of the editor or of the TRRC Board of Directors.

"Animals are such agreeable friends -they ask no questionsthey pass no criticisms,"

-George Eliot

A note from Charlie Sprauer:Well, another Sybil is over, and once again, I'd like tothank the volimteers who give so much of their time, because thecourse is so long. For the third year in a row I have failed to finish,

either because of recurring injuries or just not being trained. I willnot run this race next year if I'm not in shape, because it's not fair tothe volunteers to show up unprepared.

The 5 other people from the MHRR club did well enough twin trophies, and Bob Sweeney won for the third time in a row. Thecap with his name on it for the "hat trick" was a nice gesture. By theway. Bob and his wife are moving to France, and they will bemis s e d .

It was also good to see 5 women in the race. You can nevehave enough women.On another subject, I read Ed McLaughlin's coliunn and se

you're having the same problem with getting volunteers from theranks of those who never help out but race a lot. After 4 years ofdirecting the Dutchess County Classic and helping out with almostevery race in between, I eventually got so tired of catering to theseelites that I've just given up and not rejoined the club. It went froma lot of good running times and get-togethers to nothing but thethought of work. In retrospect, we began running to ease stress, getin better physical shape, etc., but when it simply is not fun anymoreit's time to pack it in. I've seen the same old faces still bearing theload up here for almost twenty years now. Eventually, they'll have tpick up the volunteers at the nursing homes.I seriously believe that the Mid-Hudson Road Runnersshould just disband and become some kind of a hash-house runninggroup or something. I guess I'm just disappointed and burned out.Scott Abercrombie picked me up on the road when I quitrunning Sybil and we talked for a while about the volimteer situation, and apparently it's the same all over. He mentioned that hedirects a kids' race, and perhaps running clubs should focus moreattention on this aspect of racing, to hopefully bring in some youngblood in the future.

Westchester Wants Bagg SackedBy Jim Bagg, Masters Director of Public RelationsIt has come to my attention that a number of WestchesterTrack Club members are upset with a column that was published inthe last edition of Taconic Running Life where I intimated that theyrecruited runners from delicatessens. I would like to personallyapologize to my down-county brethren as I did not intend to malignanyone. I guess after reading many of my columns, they don'tunderstand that most of my writing is "tongue-in-cheek" (either thaor I must have been right on the mark.)In order to foster friendship between the clubs, I feel it isnecessary to tender my resignation as the Taconic Masters Directorof Publicity and forego the $500,000 annual salary (I guess theybelieve that, too.) that goes with it. I feel that if I continue in mycurrent position, Westchester runners will boycott Taconic races,causing considerable financial harm to our club, or worse yet, theymay try to persuade some of our better runners to join their club.I suggest someone politically correct, without wit or a senseof humor, follow the exploits of the Masters team without financialremuneration. Perhaps this person could also be a member of bothclubs to appease all and simply submit articles that contain therecorded times of the runners without comment.

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laconic Road Runners Club On The Threshold Of AdulthoodBy Larry LenahanSeveral times during the last couple of years I have beenasked, "How old is the Club?" Presumably, the question has beenasked of me because members think of me as one of the foundingmembers. Sadly, I am not. It would be a great honor to be one,but that honor is carried by the Club's first president, and the truefounder, Dan Caffrey A number of other members such as HowieBashant, Pete Corsino, Phil Merritt and Owen McCrudden areamong the group of founders. I have a feeling Joe Albanese,Harry Neeson, David Farquhar, Don Villeneuve and CarmeloRoldan also qualify as founders. There are others that I look uponas founders, but who many of you may not know: Dan Kehoe,Dave Walsh, Judy Pickert, Joe Sanchez, Connie Licke, TerryHorton, Steve and Jeannie Amet, Bob Bergen, Mike and BarbaraRogers and Bill McCaffrey. Many of them have been superbcompetitive runners. Others, are long term middle of the packers,but dedicated runners no less. I mention these runners becauseeach contributed greatly in his or her own way, helping the Clubthrough its formative years, pre-incorporation that is. I'd like totell you the exact date the Club came into existence, but I can't.Maybe one these could, however I can share with you some of itshistory since it filed for incorporation on April 20, 1978 - 18years ago.I first became aware of the Club's existence in Januaryor February of that year when I met Dan Caffrey and othermembers of the Club at Sycamore Park, the site of our annual biathlon (soon to celebrate its 19th anniversary). Why the Club wasthere, I can't remember. But in tune with the times, it wasperforming a community service ~ probably putting on a low keyroad race. Shortly after meeting Dan, I joined the Club. Therewere a number of reasons for my doing so, the most important wasthe camaraderie that existed among the membership ~ acommunity of runners. I didn't realize it at the time, but many ofthem were star runners in their own right. When you met them,you didn't know this, because Taconic was not a competitive club.It had a mission:"To conduct classes, clinics and furnishinstructional services in the sport of track andrunning. To do all things incidental to maintainingand sustaining the interest of its members in athleticcompetition, in particular running, with the intentof fostering the health, athletic and physicalconditioning and social good fellowship of itsmembers,"

The preceding is a direct quote from the Club'scertificate of incorporation. It is important to reflect on thisstatement because it encompasses what the Club means to me. Itis a Club for runners of both sexes, all ages, and all abilities. Imake this point because it easy for the dedicated ten percent toforget the interests of the other ninety percent.

Before going any further, I want make it clear I am notcriticizing any member or group of members of the Club in whatfollows. I am simply asking each of you to think of the other 500or so members of the Club and what brought you to Join Taconic.From what I learned over the years, Taconic came intoexistence as an alternative to New York, not as a competitor or asan affiliate, simply as an alternative. The founders saw anopportunity to bring running to the community ~ NorthernWestchester and Putnam Counties. It was believed, as has beenevidenced over the last eighteen plus years that there is anaudience here in the lower Hudson region, and the Club has servedit well. Taconic has probably put on more races than any club ofits size ~ some for one year: a half marathon, a triathlon and ayou postal mile;-other races for many year: Sybil, the fourth of July,Lincoln Hall, North County News and the biathlon to name someof the oldest.

Some of these have attracted the interest of renownedrunners, such as Jim Fixx, Dr. George Sheehan and Nina Kusik,not necessarily for the competition. The oldest races have aheritage. They are courses where long standing records have beenset which serve as goals for the competitive runner. Most of thesecourses have remained unchanged for years, thus serving asbenchmarks against which all runners the elite, the middle andend of the pack runners can measure their performance from yearto year. Also, their dates and times are fixed in the minds of longterm runners. I ask all race directors and officers to consider thatour races are for all runners, our members included.In times where so many things are changing, it would becomforting to think that some of the things that we enjoy remainunchanged. Rarely will you see other clubs changing their racesto fit the needs of non-members or other clubs. Do you believeNew York or Boston would change their races to please Taconic?We should co-operate with other clubs whenever possible, but notat a cost to our members.

The Club should not frown on members who choose torun elsewhere on the same day it is putting on a race. We all haveour favorite races, or want to run in a race we've never been ableto run in, maybe nearby or far away. We should be able run themwithout criticism. By the same token, sometimes we find those"great races" aren't so great and we end up with an increasedappreciation for Taconic's races. Other times we learn things,which if adopted, could help the Club. Running everywhere is partof our tradition. However, as a member of the Club, we also havean obligation to support our races, either by running in them orhelping out. You can help out and run before or after the race.Also, if you've never helped out, try it a couple of times, and dodifferent jobs go out on a limb. It gives you a whole newperspective on running. Incidentally, being an officer, especiallythe President or Treasurer, isn't the easiest the job around, nor isbeing the editor of Taconic Running Life, but by co-operatingwith these Taconic's we all make the Club stronger. (Continued)


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laconic On Threshold (cont.)laconic is a great Club. Can it be better? Sure. But thebigger question is: What is better? Rather than criticize,participate. Share the vision. Think back: Why did you join theClub? What has changed for the better or the worse? Listen toother runners and members elite and non-elite. Should we havemore races or fewer ones? Bigger or smaller? Should weconcentrate more on competitive racing, fun runs, low key (lowentry fee, no-premium no T-shirt) races, or hold runningseminars? Should the Board establish a budget and allocate afixed amount per race or event? There are no right or wronganswers. Adults make choices every day. Few are made in a

vacuum, and there are always consequences. But by havingreached adulthood, they've learned a lot.Over the last eighteen years, the Club has experienced alot, and I believe, learned a lot. Taconic can only benefit from it.Look closely at the Club's logo, draw your own conclusions as towhat it stands for. I think it personifies the essence of the spiritthat first gave the club life. It's about having fun running (racing,jogging and shuffling) with friends on an open country road ortrail. It's an inclusive club, not an exclusive one. Let's continueto pool our experiences and share our visions for the benefit of allTaconic Road Runners.

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Chris Tippen Emerges 10th at Harriman

-photo by N. YoungA number of Taconics entered the Harriman Tri-athlon June 9th. Chris Tippen, pictured above, completed the swim, bike, runevents with a 10th place finish overall. Other Taconics in the event included Greg Diamond, Bill Foley and Fred Reger. Were thereothers? The editor would like to know.

Send your photos, stories, letters, cartoons or other contributions for Taconic Running Life to TRRC, Attn. Katy D. Quinn, P.OBox 99, Baldwin Place, NY 10505.


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19th Annual North County News 10KBy Doug MillerAs I look back at the 19th annual running of the NorthCounty News 1 OK and Fun Run, I can now recall the satisfactionand frustration of being a race director. It seems ironic that aftermonths of preparation, the race only lasts about one hour

Again, I had the privilege of doing the pace carresponsibilities and got the first hand view of the leadersthroughout the race.From about a half mile out, a trio separated themselvesfrom the other 112 runners. Last year's defending champ, ChuckCreel, fresh off a sparkling 2:38 London Marathon and lookingstronger than I have ever seen him, pounded through the rollingfirst mile. Along with Chuck was last year's third place finisher,Alonzo Rendon, 24, the youngest in the top 10, and anotherrunner who has made quite a name for running a fast marathonrecently. The third of the trio is a guy who is more noted for hisfeats on the 400 oval than in lOK's: Armando Ollviera, 28.There was no questioning his speed (4:01 - 1500M), butldid notsee him as a factor in the latter stages, especially against seasoneddistance road warriors like Chuck and Alonzo.The three-some looked awesome coming off McKeel andon the grinding hill on Wood Street through mile 3. Although Isurprised many people by reversing the course and taking out theinfamous Grunt Hill as the "tactical hill: it was now made to testwho would demand the most of themselves. For 0.8 of a mile up,Moseman's Monster, once again a major hill was the "pinnacle,"the point where the race was decided. (Sorry folks, couldn't avoidit ) Bodies cave in and spirits are broken at North County NewslOK, once more.

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Harry Neeson (#106 - that looks like 901) demonstrated hisopinion of the course change. It was hard to tell what wasreversed: the course, Harry, his shirt, or all of the above.

-photo by J. Nash

Doug Miller (center) looks on as NCN lOK winners Emmy Stackand Armando Oliveira accept their trophies.-photo by J. Nash

To my surprise, it was the trackster who offered thestrongest display of uphill running, as Oliviera began to pull awayfrom a more cautious Creel and the faltering Rendon. At the top,it was all Oliviera, as almost 20 seconds separated them from theonset of the hill. As for who won the race, it was decided onMoseman on mile 4, as Oliviera ran it alone with just me in thetruck to pace from. Creel, too, was running in solitude, as Rendonpulled up badly on the hill. This allowed a battle for third betweenRendon and Manoel Leal, 39, who came from nowhere in thesecond half to edge Rendon. Leal posted a fine time of 36:14 whenit suddenly got very humid late in the race. Oliviera's time of34:41 was the first sub 35 since the 34:30 on the original course in'92 run by Moses Matsabulas. Creel's 35:12 is his fastest NorthCounty News lOK race time and he has now run the 3rd and 8thfastest times since '93 when I became director.On an ending note, the course will revert to its originaldirection for its 20th anniversary. The consensus was pretty muchsplit as to which was more difficult, but no one complained. . .noone except a certain feisty little Scotsman that stands about myshoulder height. He made his point clear by running in the originaldirection. Ah, yes I like his flair for controversy.

Also, many thanks for the help of so many volunteers,without whom I could not have concentrated my efforts elsewhere.It is comforting to know that I could leave the start in the verycapable hands of the volunteers while I drove the pace car. Theoutpouring of help really made the race a success.


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15 Tom Edgette, 36 4 7 : X 10 8 21 7 Nancy Haggerty, X 6 4 : X16 Jeffrey Schreier, 38 4 7 : 4 2 10 9 8 8 21 Mark Redfem, 49 6 6 : X5 James Halpin, 57 4 8 : 0 9 11 0 8 9 7 Joe Burky, 76 6 6 : 4 46 Carmelo Roldan. 54 4 8 : 16 1 1 1 X 3 1 J a c k D u n c a n . X X : 5 26 Jerry Miller, 46 4 8 : 2 4 1 1 2 9 1 18 Frank Schmidt, 57 6 7 : 3 217 David Ennis, 38 4 8 : 5 3 1 1 3 9 2 19 Joel Bender, 56 X : 1 31 Kathleen Kane, 17 4 9 : 1 1 1 1 4 2 2 7 Isabel Venegas, 29 74:217 Danny Bisbano, 43 4 9 : 2 4 11 5 9 3 20 Andrew Tully, 55 75:318 Kevin O'Neill, 45 4 9 : 3 7 11 6 9 4 8 Maurice Epstein. 63 9 5 ; X1 8 R i c h a rd Ma jd a n s k i , 3 1 4 9 :4 21 T h o m a s F r a w l e y , 6 2 4 9 : 5 8

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C i t y S t a t e Z i pA g e D a t e o f b i r t h / / M a l e F e m a l e T e l e p h o n e ( ) -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, includinghigh 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 mybehalf, waive and release D. Bertolini & Sons, the laconic Road Runners Club, and all sponsors, their representatives and successors from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in this event even though that liability may arise out ofnegligence or carelessness on the part of the persons named in this waiver. I grant permission to all of the foregoing to use anyphotographs, motion 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 I will abide by thisguideline.Signature

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N A P A A u t o C a r e C e n t e rT i m e F o rlaconic Masters To Put UpBy Jim Bagg, Director of Masters Public RelationsIn my musings, I have often espoused that thestrength of the laconic Masters team has been their tremendous depth- Team Captain Scott Abercrombie never has aproblem getting three runners to travel to the far comers of thefive boroughs. On their return, they are canying hardware thattheir urban counterpajts no doubt had already planned toconsign to the local pawn shop,The time has now come for this group to show themetropolitan area just how strong they are. I am suggestingtliat TRRC-M field two teams in tlie prestigious 8 man Ocean-lo-Sound Relay scheduled for Saturday, September 8. Considering last years' results, it's a good possibility these teams willgamer a first and a third. Off the top of my had, there are 16forty year olds who have run with TRRC-M, and 1 am sure Iforgot somebody. Of course, this assumes the Veterans(fifties) field tlieir own team. If they do not, that just makesthese teams that much toughter. Here are the 16;Steve Cal idonnaGary SteinelJoe PorcaroVic Po l i tanoPaul FendlerPete CorsinoEd McLaughlinJeff Purdy

What do you think?

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foster, among other things, the "social good fellowshipof its members." Pete and Peg Meisler were amongthose early Taconics and they continue to do their shareof fostering "social good fellowship."Each year, Pete and Peg remind us when theMountain Laurels are in bloom and encourage participation in an annual 5 mile trek to enjoy (or sneeze at)

t h e m . This year was no exception. Tliursday, June 20,Taconics gathered at the comer of Sunken Mine Roadand Dennytown Road and shared "social good fellowship," Thanks, Peg and Pete

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Teatown Lake Reservation 5K Trail RunR n C

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Saturday - September 21,1996 10:00 AM5K well-marked cross-country Race (see map below)Shirts to First 80 RegisteredENTRY FEE: Pre-registered Taconic Member - $6,00

Non-member - $8.00Everyone Race Day - $10,00

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Finely engraved medals to First ten (10) males/First five (5) females. And First Place in each of the standardage groups both male and femaleProceeds to Teatown Lake Reservation and their environmental programs Post-RaceRefreshments For further information, contact Teatown Lake Reservation (914 962-2912) (Days)Races Directors: Lee Saroken: (914) 666-8712, Debra Kenney (914) 245-9629, Scott Abercrombie: (914) 737-0872

TRRC-TEATOWN LAKE RESERVATION 5K Trail Run - Race Registration T-shirt: M L XLN 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 :A d d r e s s :

(Street) (City) (State) (Zip)A m o u n t P a i d : .Add i t iona l Donat ion to Teatown:I know that nonning a road/cross country race is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter and run unless I am medically able and properlytrained. 1 agree to abide by any decision of a race official relative to my ability to safely complete the run. 1 assume all risks associated with runrung inthis event including, but not limited to: falls, contact with other participants, the effects of the weather, including high heat and/or humidity, traffic andthe conditions of the road, all such risks being known and appreciate by me. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts and in consideration ofyour accepting my entry, I, for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release the Taconic Road Runners Qub, Teatown LakeReservation, and ail sponsors, their representatives and successors from ail claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in this eventeven though that liability may arise of negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons ruuned in this waiver. I grant permission to ail of theforegoing to use any photographs, motion pictures, recordings, or any other record of this event for any legitimate purposes. I understand that bicyclesskateboards, baby joggers, roller skates or blades, animals, and radio headsets are not allowed in the race and I will abide by this guideline.Signature D a t eS i g n a t u r e D a t e ,Parent (if child under age 18)Mail check and registration to TRRC, P.O. Box 99, Baldwin Place, NY 10505


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Taconic Road Runners ClubP.O. Box 99Baldwin Place, New York 10505 Membersh lDADDl ica t ionRenewal Address Change

Address S t r e e t C i t y S t a t e Z i p C o d eD a t e o f B i r t h / /Manbership Desired; Student (Under 19) ($10.00) Make checks payable to:I n d i v i d u a l ( $ 1 5 . 0 0 ) T a c o n i c R o a d R u n n e r s

F a m i l y ( $ 2 5 . 0 0 ) a n d m a i l t o a b o v e a d d r e s s(TRRC occasionally is asked to supply its mailing list to other running organizations and events. It you do not want the aboveinformation accessed in this way, please indicate here: )Tell us a little about vourself. so we can get to know vou better (optional information):When did you start running? Favorite race Favorite distance raceWhere do you mtist enjoy running?What time of day do you usually run? What is your current running goal?What do you enjoy most about running?Other thoughts, ideas, suggestions:W h e r e d o y o u w o r k ? O c c u p a t i o n :Which of the following volunteer opportunities interest you?Race directing Race support Sponsorship committee Water support for traininArtwork Refreshment committee Other:Qub Meetings: The Second Wednesday of Each Month at 7:30 P.M.

Downing Park July 10, August 14Teatown Reservation Ouhhouse September 11, October 9, November 13

Water support for training runs

laconic Road Runners ClubP.O. Box 99Baldwin Place, N.Y. 10505

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BALDWIN PLACE, NY 10505P E R M I T N O . 1 5

ID#: 5109 Expires: 1/1/97MELANIE BENVENUE400 CENTRAL PARK W # 11-FNEW YORK, NY 10025-5842

Facta Non Verba

1996-07 taconic running life july 1996

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