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T R R C Me n ' s Ma s t e r s Te a m
Wins Again at NYRRC
Joe Porcaro, Scott Abercrombie and Nick Caswell pick
up a Tiffany ice bucket - trophy for the TRRC Mens'
Masters Winners of the NYRRC 1994 grand prix. See
inside for stories and details on the NYRRC annual
awards dinner and the TRRC teams and individual
performances, as well as information on how to partici
pate in these events in 1995.
-photo by Lee Saroken
I ns i de Thi s I s s ue:
Flyers of Upcoming Races. . .
3/19 St. Patrick's Day 5K
3/ 26 Mudder s & Gr unt er s FDR Par k
4/29 Sybil Ludington 50K (& Relay)
5/14 Mother's Day 5K
5/20 Human Race 5K (info only-yer pending)
5/21 North County News 1 OK
6/ 11 Li nc ol n Hal l 5M
1 9 9 5 Ho l d s Pr o mi s e f o r
Taconic Fun & Running
-photo courtesy of C. Hansen
A n u mb e r o f Ta c o n i c Ro a d Ru n n e r s u s h e r e d i n
t h e Ne w Ye a r a t t h e Ru n n e r s ' Wo r l d Ne w Ye a r ' s Ev e 5 K
in Central Park, including (left to right) Vinny Juliano,
Carol Hansen, Lee Saroken and Ed McLaughlin. Others
celebrated at FDR Park New Year's morning (see photo
inside), and many announced plans of New Year's
Running (and miscellaneous) resolutions for 1995. (See
inside for details).
The 1995 Taconic schedule of races is now
complete (though always subject to revisions) and is
included in this issue of Taconic Running Life. As
always, TRRC is looking for volunteers to help make
1995 a successful year of running fun. Don't hesitate to
step up as a race volunteer, water-stop provider, commit
tee person, refreshment coordinator, or in any other
capacity. This is your club. UQ\p "make it happen!"
T A C O N I C
R U N N I N G
L I F E
l aconi c Road Runner s Cl ub
P. O. Bo x 9 9
Baldwin Place, NY 10505
TACONIC RUNNING LIFE is the ofcial publica
tion of the laconic Road Runners Club, Inc. Publi
cation is bimonthly and is intended for distribution to
club members at no charge. Club ofcers and
Chairpersons include:
Pr esi dent
V . P .
Tr easur er
Secretary
Race Coord.
Publicity
Mailing
Advertising
Membership
Equip. Mgr.
Vo l . Co o r d .
T R L E d i t o r
Ed McLaughlin
Steve Quinn
Ri ch Adamski
Joanna Nash
Ri ch Nash
Joe Porcaro
741- 2408
6 2 8 - 0 6 4 8
528- 8457
2 4 8 - 6 6 6 6
2 4 8 - 6 6 6 6
526- 3524
Larry & Mary Lenahan 628-6229
S t e v e Q u i n n 6 2 8 - 0 6 4 8
Member shi p Gr eg Di amond 528- 2251
E q u i p . Mg r . R i c h N a s h 2 4 8 - 6 0 6 3
V 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 2
TRL Edi t or Kat y D. Qui nn 628- 0648
Wo m e n ' s Te a m L e e S a r o k e n 7 4 1 - 2 4 0 8
Me n ' s Te a m S c o t t A b e r c r o mb i e 7 3 7 - 0 8 7 2
Pr esi dent s Emer i t us:
1976- 86
1987- 88
1989- 90
1 9 9 1 - 9 2
1993- 94
Dan Caffrey (founder)
Own Mc Cr udden
John Hal l i nan
Ed McLaughlin
Fr ed Loehf el m
T R R C T A G N u m b e r : 0 7 9 9
TRRC HOTLI NE: ( 914) 923- 4665
laconic Running Life welcomes contributions from
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2 3 2 - 1 8 6 5
PRESI DENT' S COLUMN -
Mar c h 1995
RYE DERBY: Enough volunteers have come forward to
allow us to commit to the folks at the Rye "Y" to handle their
race this year. The date is Sunday, April 22 and Eamon
Coghlan will again be on hand as the focal point of the
event. If you are not planning on running, please call me to
volunteer. (We can always use some extra help.)
CLUB NIGHT: laconic teams collected two large Tiffany
crystal ice buckets for nishing rst in the Men's Masters
(40's) division and rst in the Women's Open B division.
Nine laconics were nominated for age group awards,
however all nished second to other worthy competitors.
Oh, by the way, the crystal ice buckets hold about six
bottles of beer. Guess how we gured that out?
ON THE MEND: One of laconic's founding members, Larry
Lenahan, recently underwent quadruple by-pass surgery.
Over the years, Larry has contributed mightily to this club,
serving at various times as ofcer, race director, and, along
with his wife, Mary and daughter, Joanne as the team which
collates and mails our newsletter every other month. We
wish Larry the speediest of recoveries, and hope to see him
back out there at the Pump House in the near future.
UPCOMING: The St. Patrick's Day Races under the
leadership of co-directors, Jim Whalen and Bob Davis, are
shaping up to be another ne laconic event. We've seen
the green woolen hats that will be given to the early
entrants, a very nice change. Again we have one airfare to
Ireland provided by Aer Lingus (TRRC provides the second)
t o be awarded t o t he raf e wi nner. Be t here t o wi n! !
SYBIL: Don't miss it - do it once before you hang up your
ASICS. Remember it's also a two-person relay.
MUDDERS & GRUNTERS: The 5. 00 mi l e cour se f r om l ast
year will be certied by Owen. He will be using the method
he has perfected over the years for measuring similar off-
road events, which is to run at 8:00 minute pace for exactly
40 mi nut es. . . A r emar kabl e f eat f or someone who doesn' t
wear a wat ch.
HUMAN RACE: There will be a course change this year.
Although still a major sponsor of the race, Pepsi has
decided to reduce some expenses by shifting the race
completely off their campus over to the SUNY campus. We
will use a modied SUNY 5K loop - starting & nishing over
by the Fine Arts BIdg. Katy Quinn & Rich Adamski are co-
directors and welcome volunteers to help out with this big
e v e n t .
Say ' Amen," somebody! Ed
TRRC 1995 Race Schedul e
D a t e
Day
T i m e L o c a t i o n Di s t a n c e
Name
Co n t a c t
3/ 19 Sun. 1 0 A M FDR St at e Park 2 M / 1 0 K St. Patrick's Day Davi s & Whal en
941-4311;762-0468
3/ 26 Sun. 1 0 A M FDR St at e Park 5 K Mudder s & Gr unt er s McCrudden & Quinn
628-0648; 245-4830
4/ 29 Sat. 8 A M
Carmel, NY
50K (31.IM)
Sybil Ludington
David Farquhar
6 6 6 - 5 6 5 4
5/ 14 Sun. 9: 30AMFDR St at e Par k 5 K Mother's Day
Young & Hansen
528-2251; 737-9080
5/ 20 Sat. 8 A M SUNY Pur c has e 5 K Human Race Adamski & Quinn
528-8457; 628-0648
5/ 21 Sun. 9 A M
Yorktown, Commerce St.
l O K North County News lOK Ni c k Cas wel l
9 2 3 - 4 6 6 5
6/ 11 Sun. 9 A M Li nc ol n Hal l 5 M Li ncol n Hal l 5 Mi l er Joanna Nash
2 4 8 - 6 6 6 6
7/ 4 Mo n . 8 A M
Mahopac High School
2 M / 8 M Putnam County Classic Fr ed Loehf el m
6 2 8 - 1 3 7 3
7/ 11 Sun. 8 A M Division St., Peekskill 5 K Jan Peek 5K Lui s Guer r a
7 3 7 - 2 5 1 5
8/ 6 Sun.
8:30AMSycamore Park
5 K r u n &
Mahopac Biathlon
Larry Lenahan
0. 5 Swi m 9 2 3 - 4 6 6 5
8/ 13 Sun. 9 A M
Phelps Hospital
5 K
Phelps Hospital
Ed McLaughlin
9 2 3 - 4 6 6 5
8/ 27 Sun. 9 A M Rei s Park
l O K Somer s Li ons l OK Mel ani e Benvenue
9 2 3 - 4 6 6 5
9/ 23 Sat. 1 0 A M Teat own Reser vat i on 7 K Teat own Rambl e
To m Ch u r c h
9 6 2 - 3 9 1 0
10/ 9 Mo n . 9:30AMDePew Park, Peekskill 1/4 M
Columbus Day Kids Races Scott Abercrombie
9 2 3 - 4 6 6 5
10/ 15 Sun. 10 AM Yo r k t o w n Va r i e d
Age Group X-Country
John Hal l i nan
7 3 9 - 2 2 6 8
10/ 22 Sun.
10 AM So me r s Va r i e d
Age Group X-Country
John Hal l i nan
7 3 9 - 2 2 6 8
10/ 29 Sun.
10 AM Bl ue Mt . Reser vat i on Va r i e d
Age Group X-Country
John Hal l i nan
7 3 9 - 2 6 6 8
11/ 11
Sat. 1 PM FDR VA Hospital 5 K Thanks To Our Vet er ans
Anthony Galfano
7 3 7 - 4 4 0 0
12/ 9 Sat . 1 0 A M Bl ue Mt . Reser vat i on 4 X 3 M Cross Country Relay Dav e O' Tool e
9 2 3 - 2 6 6 5
12/ 10 Sun. 11 A M Bl ue Mt . Reser vat i on 2 X 5 K
Couples Relay
St eve Cal i donna
The Summer Sizzle Race (Part of the RRCA's Women's
Distance Festival), June 25.
An Al l Femal e 5M race and an Al l Mal e 5M Race
The Falling Leaves Race, September 24.
A 14K Road Race &
The RRCA 5K New York State Championship
For information on either race, contact Jim Stasaitis, Jr.,
(315) 797-4949, 154 Elmwood Place, Utica, NY 13501
9 2 3 - 2 6 6 5
M i d d l e t o w n Y M C A A n n o u n c e s :
Middletown YMCA's 5th Annual Birthday Run
5K, April 30.
For information & application, contact Middletown YMCA,
81 Highland Avenue, Middletown, NY 10940
A TI N: Chr i s Meur er
Kingston Invites TRRC:
Kingston Classic lOK, Sun., April 9,12:55 P.M.
For further information, contact race directors Doug Tumen
or John Hicks, P. O. Box 496, Port Ewen, NY 12466. Tel.
(914) 339-3030. (Prize money awarded.)
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-photo by Vinny Juliano
Friends gathererd at FDR Park to wish one another a Happy New Year. The "traditional" New Year's morning party, started in 1991
to wish Dave O'Toole good luck as he headed off to Desert Storm, has continued, thanks largely to the organization of Joanne
Bertram. Although Dave didn't march himself over to the park in time to party this year, many TRRC'rs did, as evidenced by the
smi l es of . . .
(back row)Robi Ortiz, Steve & Katy Quinn, Owen McCrudden, Nick Caswell
(third row) Rick Salemmo, Carmelo Roldan, Fred & Pat Loehfelm, Joanne Bertram, Bill Foley, Jack Magrone
^ (second row) Debbie Jordan, Lee Saroken, Ed McLaughlin, Jimmy McDermott, Carol Hansen, Stephanie Langtry
(front row) Margie, Christine & Daniel Katt and Dan Moftt.
New Year - New Goal s
By Steve Quinn
January 1 is a holiday. Why?
Because it is the rst day of a new
y e a r .
So what ?
So.. .It's time to set goals and
make resolutions. Forget what you
di dn' t do i n 1994. You have a cl ean
slate on which to begin again.
With that in mind, I took the
opportunity to poll a number of
Taconics about their "New Year's
Running Resolutions and Goals." I
cannot be sure all the goals and
resolutions I received belong to the
resolute, however. You see, I handed
out some slips of paper (at very
"social" gatherings, and at the January
club meeting) and asked folks to ll
them out. Names were optional.
Some members, I believe, took the
liberty of suggesting resolutions for
fellow members.. .and signing their
names for them.
Take a look at the
resolutions/goals I received. You
might see that someone listed one
you'd like to adopt.. .or not!
Happy New Year, everyone!
TRRC Goal s & Res ol ut i ons f or
TRRC Goal s & Res ol ut i ons f or
1995:
To continue to do the quickest "two
step" I can possibly do, and not just in
Mohansi c Par k.
To get my boys to start running &
believe in it for the next TRRC.
- V. Jul i ana
More miles.. .more smiles
Seriously - consistent mileage and
speed work and a sub 3:45 marathon.
- D. Jor dan
Not sitting next to Jack Magrone at
di nner .
Following Vinny's recipes more
closely.
3 hour marathon.
-B. Foley
To beat Oprah's time of 4:29 at the
Marine Corps Marathon.
-J. Magrone
Whip Moft's butt.
- D. O' Tool e
Beat Adamski i n one race.
Do 2 marat hons & 5 hal f -marat hons.
-S. Quinn
Get a new Job more conducive to my
running schedule!
Maintain my cheerful, non-
complaining disposition.
- M. Kat t
1995 Huh? 1 guess running would be
a great resolution. Let's see how that
works, but, by the time the year is out
I intend to have worked up to the goal
of actually completing a lOK. First I'll
have to knock off some more weight.
- anony mous
PR's in the 800 meter, mile, 5K.
Qualify for Boston's 100th.
- D. M.
To run one less race than last year.
- J oe Handel man
Run f ast er.
- D. Ter r anov a
Stay injury free, run smarter, get
under 6:00 pack again, contribute to
the 50's team in the Grand Prix in
N Y R R C .
- R. Nash
Continue to believe that self-praise is
no r ecommendat i on.
Try to give back more to the sport.
Make my interval sessions more
brutal, and, hopefully, everything will
fall into place.
- N. Caswel l
To run under a 4 hour marathon.
Get down to a 45 minute lOK.
Get down to a 21:30 5K.
-M. Sickinger
To stay healthy after training to do a
Fal l mar at hon.
Spring training & chill.
- Ri c o
Cont i nue t o demonst rat e t he same
warm, congenial, and friendly
disposition that runners have come to
know and l ove.
- M. Ox man
Remove st omach t umor.
Men' s hai r now.
Get Bill C. to cut taxes.
- D. O' Tool e?
Spend!!
Buy a real BMW.
Men' s hai r now.
- Ru d i ?
I know it's not possible, but I want to
beat Rudi Einhom at Pittsburgh with a
3: 30 mar at hon.
I want to get a new hip in '95.
-D. Moft?
Run on my new treadmill.
- N. Sel ukt ekei n
Run a 5K for the rst time.
3:29:59 in Pittsburgh '95.
-S. Langtry
- F. Low
Peg is unresolved.
Be more truthful to my true friends
.. .stop kidding Steve in believing he
can possible beat me in a race.
- R. Adamski
A thought for 1$95-
"If every runner is charged
to give the maximum
and doeSf
t h e c r i t e r i o n
no longer becomes
where you place,
but whether you stuck to it.
Winning means
being able to say
I didn *t quit.
When runners do their best,
they are all equal."
-from George Sheehan
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T R * R * C *
F a c t a No n Ve r b a
Taconi c Road Runner s Cl ub
Pr esent s
St. Patrick's Day Road Races
Sunday, March 19,1995
F D R S t a t e P a r k
J
2 R O U N D T R I P T I C K E T S T O I R E L A N D
Compliments of AOrLlnQllS & TRRC
A n d O t h e r R a f e P r i z e s
Awarded by Drawing - All Finishers Eligible
P o s t Ra c e Re f r e s h me n t s a n d Mu s i c
TRRC Hotl i ne (914) 923-4665
Race Directors: Bob O'Davis (914) 941-4311 & Jim Whalen (914) 941-2676
Ra c e # 1 :
1 0 : 0 0 A . M. 2 Mi l e F u n R u n
(Ribbons to all nishers)
Ra c e # 2 :
10:30 A.M. lOK Championship
(Awards to TRRC Age Group Winners)
Entry Fees: *Pre-register -S6.00 TRRC Member $8.00 Non-Member (*HATS to all pre-registercd!!)
I r A n A !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
R a c e d a y - $ 1 0 . 0 0 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Checks Payable to TRRC, P.O. Box 99, Baldwin Place, NY 10505
Directions from NYC: Taconic State Parkway north to FDR Park Exit - parking lot #1 is rst lot on the left.
T RRC - S t . P a t r i c k ' s Da y Ra c e s - Ma r c h 1 9 , 1 9 9 5 B i b n o .
Waiver - to be signed if over 18; pareniS signaiiirc il'utulcr 18. I know that running a road race is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter
and run unless 1 am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision ofa race ofcial relative to my ability to safely complete the
run. I assume all risks associated with running in this event including, hut not limited to: falls, contact with other participants, the effects of the
weather, trafc and the conditions of the road, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. 1 laving read this waiver and knowing these facts
and in consideration of your accepting my entr>'. I. for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release the 'faconic Road Runners
Club, the City of Yorktown Heights, 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 of negligence or carelessness on the pan of the persons named in this waiver. 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
this guideline. 1 grant permission to all of the foregoing to use any photograpiis, motion pictures, recordings, or any other record of this event for any
legitimate purpose.
N a m e ;
Age on race day:
B i n h d a t e :
(last) (rst)
A d d r e s s :
R a c e :
S e x : M F
(street)
2 m i l e l O K
(city)
(state) (zip) (ci rcl e)
Si gnat ur e:
D a t e :
Checks payable to TRRC, P.O. Box 99, Baldwin Place, NY 10505
Optional: Taconic Road Runner Club Membership:
Check here if you wish to enroll as a member: Family$25.00;
I ndi vi dual $ 15, 00; Student (under 19) $10.00
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In Dublin's Fair City, .
By Bob Davis (and sweet Molly Malone)
Ireland. Just the name, conjures up images of
green pastoral farmland, peaceful villages and warm
smiling eyes. It's all true. Especially the smiling eyes.
In fact, there were 350,000 of them watching the
Golden Pages Dublin Marathon on October 3 i, 1994!
For Jim Whalen and me, Dublin was our rst
international marathon, and it couldn't have taken place
in a prettier setting. Dick Murphy, a native of Ireland,
had run it before, as did John Sweeney of "The
Scarsdale Antiques." As the only non-Irish member of
our group, (Eileen's maiden name is Sheehan), they
offered me a ve mi l e headstart. I decl i ned.
There was a two mile fun run on the Sunday
before the marathon for al l the i nternati onal runners.
There were 700 of us, and we were all treated to
breakfast at "Bewley's Tea Shop." Each country was
acknowledged, and a local group played traditional
music while we ate. At the end of most races, the
"Goody Bag" usually contains a tee shirt, granola bar,
free samples, etc. Only the Irish would be clever
enough to provide something truly useful: Along with
a pound of spaghetti and Jar of tomato sauce was a
small bottle of Jameson's Irish Wliiskey!
The marathon route took us through all
sections of Dublin city, including the suburbs and out
into the country-side. The weather was what you might
expect of Ireland. . .it changed every 15 minutes!
Foggy, sunny, rainy, warm, windy. . take your pick we
had a little bit of everything during the 26 miles. .
.including rainbows! This is Ireland, remember.
Despite a case of bronchitis, I managed to
nish in 4:2] :23. Jim nished in 4:21:51. and Dick
crossed the line in 4:08:36. We felt it was a good
course, with plenty of water stops and no shortage of
cheering spectators along the way. This "Friendliest of
Races" has a low budget and doesn't attract big "name"
runners. It does, however attract runners from all over
Europe and there was an especially large contingent
from England and Scotland.
We caught up with a runner from the "Border
Harriers" of Carlisle, England (another running club 1
belong to on the Scottish border). He plans to run
Dublin every year, because he enjoys the atmosphere so
much. There were 3500 runners in all, and I'm sure if
you asked each of the, all would agree that Dublin is,
i ndeed, t he worl d' s f ri endl i est marat hon! There were
post-race parties at Pus all over the city, and runners
were warmly welcomed to each of them! (For health
reasons, we declined.)
We left Dick and John in Dublin, as they were
off to visit relatives. Jimmy, Eileen and I headed South
and West to lour for six more days. The roads were
very well-marked, and the car rental was quite reason
able. Although there were fabulous hotels in every
town, we opted for the smaller (and
cheaper) "Bed & Breakfasts." There was no need to reserve
ahead. We would drive up to one that looked interesting and
stay the night! The "Full Irish Breakfast," (included with your
room) is a religious experience. These meals kept us salted all
day to dinner-time. Here again, we passed up the many Five-
Star restaurants for Pub fare. (We didn't need our tuxedos, and
Eileen had forgotten to bring her tiara anyway!) Each Pub has
its own personality, and all patrons take part in the on-going
conversations. Unlike bar food in America, pub meals are full
dinners, prepared freshly from local produce.
Left - right: Bob Davis, Jim Whalen. John Sweeney, Eileen
Davis. Dick Murphy - in the Mansion House, Dublin. Ireland.
-photo courtesy of the Davis'
We visited the Rock of Cashel and Blarney Castle,
where we all kissed the Blarney Stone! (Eileen though it a bet
redundant for me to kiss it, and hoped its blessing would work
in reverse!)
Kinsale, the oldest seaport in Ireland, was breathtak
ing. Jimmy and 1 had a morning run around Ross Castle in the
Killarney Lake district.
Our last night was spent in Adare, with its lovely
thatched homes, before ying home from Shannon, via
AerLingus. It was a great week with many pints of Guiness
Ale, Fish-n-Chips, and crazed conversation in front of roaring
pub res!
I encourage you to "do" Dublin at least once, and to
Ily Aer Lingus.. ."where the girls are so pretty..
G E N E T S
ARMY & NAVY STORE, INC.
J AN PEEK SQUARE
PEEKSKILL, NY
914- 737- 2571
DONALD L. ETTI NGER
Welcome - New and Re-Newing Members!
Compiled by Joanna Nash from membership applications and conversations with other members.
N e w M e m b e r s :
Theodore (Ted) Scott
Diane Brennan just started running this past summer. We hope she'll Join us for our monthly meetings and regular
group runs.
Alison Carey wants to win the State and Section I Titles in the Pentathlon. She competes for Mahopac High School
where she is a senior. She likes running the 800M and 1 mile events and is a scrappy basketball player for MHS as well
as great runner. Good luck in the Spring track season, Alison, and congratulations on a great senior year of basketball.
Denis Donohue likes running the Pete McArdle 15K (We hope you ran it for Taconic!) Denis' favorite race distance is
t he hal f -marat hon.
Marguerite Follis has a lot of questions about the NYC Marathon, most of which Taconic can answer. TRRC has
training runs on Saturday mornings that will help you get in long runs. Be sure to introduce yourself at one of the many
Taconi c f unct i ons.
Michael McCormick would like to qualify for the Boston Marathon, but his favorite race is the NYC Marathon.
Brian Robinson's favorite races are the Great Cow Harbor lOK in Northport, LI and the South Nyack 10 Mile Run.
Lisa Bleasdale St. John has been running off and on for 10 years. She prefers cross country running (how about
Mudders & Grunters?!?), and would like to begin running some races.
Rengwalg;
Di ck Beyr er Dave Bor gar o Sl ade Car gl l l H. J. Cr ear y
Angel o Cumel l a Mol l y El l i ott Lawrence Fl ood Judy Freeman
S a r a H a n d y J e f f H i l l J o s h I r w i n R o n L e d d u s i r e
Davi d Mar t y Domi ni ck Mosco Henr y Mur phy Toby Rei f
B o b R o g a n Ge o r g e R o y S e t h S h i l d Ga r y S t e i n e l
D e b r a Te r r a n o v a J i m T h o ma
Scott Abercrombie doesn't talk very much, so he lets his running speak for itself. He is one of the anchors for
the NYRRC Grand Prix 1st Place Masters Team. Keep up the great running and the incentive with your
t e a mma t e s !
Mark Lichtenstein is an FDR Park ruimer. His favorite race is the ever challenging Jan Peek.
Donald Lowry likes running the Lowry Loop. He wants to get more involved in TRRC. (Not a problem,
Donny. Come to the next meeting and we'll get you signed up!)
Alan Palestine runs in Rockefeller Estate and on the Oregon Coast Beach (goes for beauty!). His favorite race
is the Jim Fixx lOK.
Charles Sprauer is looking forward to running Sybil. (Not a rst for Charlie!) He is looking forward to
another 24 hour run.. .until then, enjoy the simple distance of Sybil!
Gary Struve is also trying to qualify for the Boston Marathon. He has just made himself available for the 50's
division. We expect great contributions to the team from Gary!
Concerned About Lyme Disease?
The Lyme Vaccine Study Center, Division of Infectious Diseases of Westchester County
Medical Center is seeking adult volunteers for a Lyme Vaccine Study. Westchester Track Club
has a number of members participating.
Those of us who run in Northern Westchester and Putnam could be at risk for tick bites
that cause Lyme disease. In an effort to ght this major health threat, volunteers are needed to
participate in a study of a vaccine designed to prevent Lyme disease. The period of enrollment
for the study is closing, so if you are interested, call immediately. Donna McKenna, Nurse
Practitioner, Westchester County Medical Center, (914) 285-1783,
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Starting Over, Again!
By Larry Leuahan
Before getting into this article, I want to
express my heartfelt (no pun intended) thanks to all
of you for the calls, visits and cards. They meant a
lot to us. I especially want to thank Katy Quinn who
elded numerous phone calls and passed the word
around. Katy, your generosity took a lot of pressure
off Mary. God bless you.
The phone rang late in tlie afternoon of
Thursday, January 20. it was from my cardiologist's
ofce. He wanted to see me the next day. That was
quick. 1 had just returned home from his ofce,
where the second half of the Thallium scan of my
heart had taken place. He had mentioned, in the
morning, after the rst scan, he saw a change in my
EKG. The change wasn't a complete surprise to me.
After all, I'd called him. I'd recently noticed a
pressure in my chest. . .only when running uphill. (It
went away if I walked a bit, and on the ats.) It
continued to occur, even though I'd cut back on my
pace, which was already slow. There were no other
signs of any new problems, so I expected that he was
going to place me on a low dose of one of the
cholesterol and/or blood pressure lowering medica
tions we were hoping to avoid. My readings were in
the borderline range, but with a family history of
heart disease, and having had a silent heart attack in
the late '80's, I was considered a high risk. (Interest
ing: my low pulse rate of between 46-52 didn't seem
to have any substantive impact on being classied as
high risk.
When 1 got to his ofce at the appointed
time, I was led, not to his ofce, where we usually
discussed the results of the tests, but to the imaging
room. A message was coming through loud and
clear: He had something important to show and tell
me. We sat before the imaging screen, and he
explained the images that appeared
on it. In a nutshell, my heart was
not getting enough oxygen
during exercise. There was
a blockage. There didn't
appear to be any new
permanent damage, but
he wanted me to have
an angiograph as soon
as possible to determine
what had t o be done.
Wi t h o u t
going into any further
detail, one week later,
almost to the hour. I had
quadruple by-pass
surgery. And, another
week later, I was discharged
from the hospital.
I was lucky.. .how It
out soon, when I have my follow-up visit with tlie"
surgeon. Regardless of what he says, I feel lucky. If
I hadn't been a runner, I might not have had the
benet of the warning, and my recovery might not
be progressing as rapidly and uneventfully as it is.
"If I hadn't been a runner, I might
not have had the benet of the
warning. .
It will probably be at least two, possible four
months, before I'll be given the okay to start Jogging
again, but I am up and walking and feel better and
stronger everyday. When I do get back on the road,
regardless of how slow the pace, I'm going to enjoy
every minute of it.
Anyone who wants to just take it easy, or
slowly, to build endurance, is welcome to join me.
My motto is: "There's no such thing as junk mile
age. Time on the road is what counts."
Starting over again is going to be interesting.
Some people tell me I'll be stronger. Won't that be
interesting! My goals are to run longer (miles and
years). I'll continue to listen to my body. It might
have saved my life. I urge all of you, if you don't do
it now, start today.
My major goal for '95 is to nish the half-
marathon at Dutchess. See you there, Owen! Run
long. Run happy!
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1 0 t h A n n u a l
Mudders & Grunters
C Facta non Verba
Sunday, March 26, 1995
10:00 A.M. Start (Check-in begins at 9:00 A.M.)
FDR Park, Yorktown Heights, NY, Parking Lot #1
Pr e- ent r y : $6. 00 TRRC Member
$ 8 . 0 0 No n - me mb e r ( No r e f u n d s )
Race Day: $10.00
C o u r s e : A b o u t F i v e Mi l e s o f
Mud and Slop
, Some
Hi l l s
A w a r d s : O v e r a l l 1 - 5 M & F 4 0 - 4 9
1 - 3 M & F
1 4 & U n d e r 1 M & F 5 0 - 5 9 1 - 3 M &
F
1 5 - 1 8 1 M & F 6 0 P l u s
1 M & F
Team Awards: The Mohansic Geronimo Cup will be awarded to the rst place team.
For more information, see ofcials on race day.
Race Di r ect or : Owen McCr udden: ( 914) 245- 4830 Asst . Di r. : St eve Qui nn ( 914) 628- 0648
There will be a specially designed Mudders and Grunters T-shirt available for purchase. These
long-sleeved shirts will be sold for $12.00. There will only by 50 available, so get your order in
ASAP. Last year t hey went FAST.
Refreshments wi l l be provi ded.
Detach and return with check to TRRC, P.O. Box 99, Baldwin Place NY 10505
Mudder s & Gr unt er s - Mar ch 26, 1995
N a m e
T e a m : B i b N o
A d d r e s s
S e x : Ma l e
S t r e e t
F e ma l e ;
Ci t y
Age on race day
B i r t h d a t e :
S t a t e Z i p C o d e
Te l . N o .
I know that running a road race/cross country race is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter and run
unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to aide by any decision of a race ofcial relative to my ability
to safely complete the run. I assume all risks associated with running in this event including, but not limited to: fails,
contact with other participants, the effects of the weather, including high heat and/or humidity, trafc and the
conditions of the road, ail such risks being known and appreciated by me. Having read this waiver and knowing these
facts and in consideration of your accepting my entry, I, for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive
and release the Taconic Road Runners Club, the City of Yorktown Heights 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 of negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons named in this waiver. I grant permis
sion to all of the foregoing to use any photographs, motion pictures, recordings, or any other record of this event for
any l egi t i mat e pur pose.
S i g n a t u r e D a t e P a r e n t ' s s i g n a t u r e ( i f p a r t i c i p a n t < 1 8 y e a r s o f a g e )
10 Entry Fee: T-Shirt: $12.00 Total enclosed: If ordering T-shirt, indicate size: M L XL
Mail aDPiications to TRRC. P.O. Box 99, Baldwin Place, NY 10505. All checks payable to TRRC.
Neither snow, nor ice, nor cold would stop this group of fun seeking runners at the
1995 Freezer 5K. Stocking caps, sunglasses and goggles were among the dis
g u i s e s o f t h e d a y . - p h o t o b y K . D . Q u i n n
T H A N K S
Thanks t o t he
helpers that made
t he Fr eezer Fi ve 5K
a success: Katy
Qui nn for set-up
and tee shirts;
Joanna and Ri ch
Na s h f o r r e wo o d
and registration:
Joe Porcarro. l.ee
Saroken, and 'I'oin
C h u r c h f o r
registration.
Special thanks to
the people from
FDR St at e Par k
that helped shovel
and cl ean out the
registration area
and parking lots!
By Sieve Quinn
Friday February 3, dawned as every day has all winter. A light cloudy sky told of another day with temperatures
that were more like November. The radio warned of a winter storm but we knew that it was only weatherman jive. The
week before, the race director had run the course, pushing a wheel to ensure the precision accuracy for which Taconic is
k nown.
As Saturday wore on, the snow began. Maybe there was more to this than just weatherman hot air. As the snow
mounted, the director heads for the park. , . What does it look like, is it being plowed? The director is confronted with a
slippery, snow covered park, but all does not appear hopeless.
The clock is charged and the truck is loaded. The snow continues.
Sunday morning at 6:00 A.M.. the alann goes off. The weather is cold. The director proceeds to the park to
nd the park crews busily plowing the road and the parking lot. With the original course unplowed, a last minute course
change is required. The ice makes the roads too treacherous to race, so a FUN RUN is decided. The course is layed out
from registration with return to the coffee pots and hot chocolate; 3.8 slippery miles.
Now , will anyone come?
By 9:00 A.M., about 25 people are present, and the number swells to about 50 at race time. A "FUN RUN" was
announced, and the runners respond. The clock is run "just for fun," and the "race" begins.
Nick Caswell, Gary Steinel and newcomer Mike Hay jog across the nish line in about 24 minutes, despite the
bad footing. Cindy Calidonna sets a PR for the 3.8 mile course, enjoying her rst race. Hot chocolate, bagels, coffee, tea
and the golden nectar of the gods is served, along with camaraderie and conversation. A cold day began, but everyone
went home warm in the friendship and challenges experienced.
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North County Trailway IV
By Vincent Juliano
The North County Trailway IV is not ofcially
opened yet, however a number of us have been running
on it from the Baldwin access on Sunday mornings.
There are three unnished bridges that must be crossed.
(1 do not recommend that anyone try crossing over the
steel girders - especially the middle bridge- although
some of our "not afraid of heights" people have done so.)
The run is slightly down hill if you are going south from
Baldwin. The return uphill grade is fairly constant. 1
think you will work somewhat on that, but you will enjoy
the run - scenic, quiet, not cars, etc. Try it! If you have
not yet run on this trailway, the following information
may be helpful to you. There are ve access points into
this trailway:
1. The Yorktown shopping center parking lots
2. Routes 35/202 Quaker Church Road
3. Granite Springs Road
4. Mahopac Avenue
5. The Baldwin Shopping Center/Route 118
1 measured this section (starting at the 118 entry)
by wheel (not ofcial) as far as 1 could, and put some
primitive mile markers on the course for now. If you are
southbound, look on your left and every mile you will see
a yellow rag tied to a tree (if no one takes them down).
Before you cross Route 35/202, you will have traveled 4
miles. Decide to run up to the second (middle) bridge
and back into the Baldwin parking lot and you can log
nine good miles into your running logs, kids!
Hopefully, in the Spring, if the county completes
the construction of these bridges, we will be able to run
unencumbered all the way to or from the Yorktown
Fi rehouse at Hanover Street at trai l ' s end. 1 bel i eve thi s
would be a 10 mile round trip. Supposedly, when all the
parts of the trailway are complete, it will continue all the
way down into Tarrytown and Old Saw Mill Road. .
.maybe 15-16 miles? Some of you may have biked or run
this already. It will be very nice when nished.
All in all, this run is a good alternative to our
runners'daily grind. Try it. 1 think you'll like it. ...and
promote it too! Our county money built this recreational
perk. Let's enjoy!
Addendum: Since Vinny wrote this article. Jack Magrone
added red mile markings on the trail as well as red
streamers with Vinny's yellow ones. If you don't know
how far you're running, don't blame them!
Pet er Mel sl er, L. S.
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For the second year in a row. TRRC's 40's Men's Masters won the New York Road Runners Club grand Prix series. This was
a signicant victory, which gives our club a lot of visibility and recognition.
incidentally, there are three age categories (Open, 40-49, and 50 & above), and an individual can score in both his age group
and the younger ones. Special thanks to Roger Cocking who did just that by being one of the top three nishers for us 40-49 year
olds in several races. This guy is good! So are his 50 year old teammates, and they will dominate the series this year in their age
cat egor y.
The 1995 series has already begun, with Millrose winning the rst race in the 40-49 age category. Millrose has new talent,
serious depth, and. like us, they have wonderful people in their club. I enjoy talking to many of the Millrose runners at these events,
so it is going to be very exciting racing against them this year.
There are 13 grand prix races during the year, and the majority of them are in Central Park. Additionally, we usually eld a
team in a few national events, and an 8-man road relay or two each year. 1 will be calling those who have been participating all along,
to line up our team for each of these races. If you are the right age and would like to race on our masters team, call me at 737-0872 so
1 can add your name to the team roster. You do not have to compete in all of the races. There are a few of us who do, but all that is
expected is that you run in at least three of them during the year. Individual awards are being purchased for everyone who
participated in any of the grand prix races last year (excluding the marathon), since our team did so well. The intent is to continue
providing individual awards in the future, as long as the team places in the top 3 in the grand prix; however, beginning with this year,
participation in at least 3 races will be the basis for receiving this award.
When we race as a team, it is natural to try harder, and with enough participation, the victories tend to take care of
themselves. This is going to be another good year!
CLUB NIGHT - NYRRC AWARDS BANQUET
By Lee Sai-oken
On February 11th, two dozen Taconics lled two tables at the Manhattan Center with laughter and a few Rolling
Rock beer bottles. This was my rst Club Night, and being nominated for an age group award along with eight other
Taconics was unbelievably exciting.
The Women's Open B was the rst award announced and with great pride and some trepidation, Sarah Collins
and 1 inarched up the stairs to the stage to receive the Tiffany crystal bowl. If you want to see it. call Sarah.
Next up to the stage was the Taconic Men's Masters team, Scott Abercrombie, Nick Caswell, Joe Porcaro and
Rob Briglio getting their rst place "bucket". Great performance!
After the team awards, all of the individual nominees were announced and asked to assemble on the stage for a
marvelous group photo (reminiscent of one of our marathon bus photos, but with nicer looking clothes).
The individual award winners were then announced. Unfortunately, none of the Taconic nominees claimed
additional hardware, but we won the prize for fun. One of the Tiffany bowls was pressed into service as a pitcher and
lled with Rolling Rock, courtesy of our Prez. The beer-lled bucket was passed around with everyone taking a drink on
the way.
My gosh - it was the best night - if you want more details ask: Nick, Scott, Debbie, Rich, Joe, Rob, Jeffrey,
Melanie. Erika, Kate, Carol. Joanna, Sarah, Carolyn, Hank, Martin, Mr. "G". Roy, Abdul or anyone else who attended.
Hope to see you there next year.
By the way, the food was surprisingly good, but the beer and wine did not rise to the usual Taconic standard.
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Pet i t e Feet Gr eet
City Streets
By Lee Saroken
It's the beginning of a new year and Taconic's
Women's teams hit Central Park in the Northwind lOK
on January 22nd. The Masters' team nished third to
the ever-improving Moving Comfort team and the ever
present Miilrose AA. TRRC team members included
Bunny Several 45:37, Lauren Logan 46:39, Carol
Hansen 48:46, and Carolyn Subin 52:00.
The TRRC Open team placed second to NY
Flyers with Nancy Young 48:46, combining with Bunny
and Lauren to complete the scoring.
The remaining schedule for the NYRRC Club
Championship (Women's scoring events) is below. If
any Taconic women (please encourage running friends
& family to join) are interested in participating as part
of the Taconic team, please call Lee at 741-2408. The
schedule contains some unavoidable conicts, so
planning ahead will be particularly important this year.
Please call early.
Hope to see you on the road!!!
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SUN. Mar. 19 10am Rites of Spring 1 OK (Central
Park)
SUN. Apr.2 10am Queens Half Marathon (College
Point)
SUN. May 14 10am Advil Tune-up 5K (Central
Park)
SAT. June 10 9: 30am Advi l Mi ni Mar at hon l OK
(Central Park)
SUN. July 23 8:30am Club Team Championship 5M
(Central Pk)
SUN. Sep. 17 9am Race for the Cure 5K (Central
Park)
SUN. Oct. 1 11:30am Fred Lebow 5K X-C (Van
Cortlandt Park)
SAT. Oct . 14 9: 30am Women' s Hal f - Mar at hon
(Central Park)
SUN. Nov. 12 10:50am NYC Marathon (Staten Is.)
SAT. Dec. 2 10am Hot Chocolate lOM (Central
Pk)
THE THREE S' s
Speed, Stretching and Strength
By Nick Caswell
They say, "use it, or lose it." I'm inclined to
agree with this. If you have doubts, here are some
examples to try and persuade you otherwise.
1. Speed Scott Abercrombie keeps his
mileage low, but speed is a regular part of his
training. If pressure from his job limits his training,
he can always be counted on to race well. Several
fast workouts over a two week period and he's ready.
A1 Swenson, the elite masters miler who mns for the
Hartford Track Club, told me that he maintains speed
workouts all year round, even when his mileage is
down during the winter. And every February he is
invited to participate in the Masters Mile at the
Mi i l rose Games. Both Scott and A1 race wel l and
never have tired legs. They maintain their speed -
and never lose it.
2. Stretching Bob Hermesch, Taconic's all
purpose masters runner, stretches constantly. Once,
when the two of us booked into the Sheraton in
Columbus, Ohio to run the marathon, he put his bag
on the bed, tumed on the box, changed into his shorts
and was on the oor stretching - all within ve
minutes. He raced more than fty times a year and
was rarely injured. He attributed this to stretching.
He didn't want to lose it.
3. Strength Strength decreases with age.
This is a fact of life. Virtually all the competitive
Taconic Masters Runners know this and act
accordingly. Both Abercrombie and Hermesch lift
weights. Roger Cocking climbs mountains and is
rarely injured. Tony Galfano attributes much of his
injury free running to swimming. And Joe Porcaro,
Pete Corsino and Gary Struve are just plain strong.
The above maintain their strength, and their running
proves it.
We all learn by observation. So, if we
combine all three of the above - the mind boggles at
the possibilities!
I have learned from the people whose names
1 have just mentioned. Their performances exude
quality and consistency - facta non verba.
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By Deborah Yagoda
Needing (once again) a push out
the door, I decided to try something new:
music. My headphones served me well
enough at work, despite an occasional
tangle-up. Of course, the tangling would
prove to be more complicated outside.
Moving, combined with a few other
difculties, might make for an unattractive
sight on the park roads. 1 was in a slump,
though, and willing to try anything. 1 had a
new watch, too, the fourth one this year, and
I hated its every feature: It had a light that
would probably work real well in Quito at
high noon, a band that pulled all of the hairs
out of my forearm, and a collection of
uncontrollable alarms. So here 1 am on
one of the rst sub-freezing nights of the
season, feeling my way along the shadowy
park roads, my aging eyes taking ever-
longer to adjust, my gloved ngers fum
bling at the buttons on the watch, struggling
with the invisible controls on my headset,
one earpiece working its way out from
under my hat and hanging under my chin,
the wires snagging spitefully on the zipper
of my shirt. 1 nally ease into a semblance
of rhythm and now I'm hopeful of a con
sistent six-miler, when Patti Smith's
masochi st i c ant hem "Because t he
Night" comes on and causes me to
tear a quarter-mile at four times the
speed I've been doing of late.
Lacking further inspiration with four
miles to go, 1 eventually struggled in,
wired about the wrists and neck,
watch alarm bleating the electronic
rendition of the 1812 Overture, Air
Supply on the radio.
Unabl e t o nd t he off
buttons on either, 1 considered placing
them under the wheels of my old
Nissan. Nah. 1 get everything under
control under a lamp in the parking
lot, since the light in my car doesn't
work. I take a deep breath and drive
home, thinking up other ways to
complicate my athletic life.
My next antic pursuit was
the treadmill, a sophisticated, light-
and- but t on- bedecked Ti t an. I t had t he
appeal of a carnival ride, though of
course I didn't have a clue how to
work it. After a mile or so, 1 had not
yet been ung through the mirrored
wall, and was beginning to have a
good time, pushing buttons and getting
friendly beeps in response... Until 1
forgot to make the correct adjustment
from ve minutes a mile to ve miles an
hour. You r emember t hose West er ns
where the cattle rancher tries to get rid of
the sheep rancher, and has his henchmen
tie the sheep rancher behind the horse,
smack the horse on the butt, yell
"Haaahh!" for good measure and the
beast goes blazing through town with the
sheep rancher peeled to the tendons?
Well, now I have a good idea how that
f eel s.
I hang suspended on the hand
rails, sneakers smoking, frantically trying
to hit the off button before my arms give
way. Safe on the ground, 1 look around,
fearful that there were witnesses to my
ungraceful display, looking like a three-
year-old who just fed the VCR a box of
Crayolas, worried about adult retribution.
What is to be the fate of a non-technol
ogy-oriented wannabe athlete just
looking for a breakthrough? Maybe I'll
try Nordic track next, and see if 1 can
move two sets of limbs at the same time.
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Two-Person 50K Relay Race
Saturday, April 29, 1995
Individual 50K-8:00 a.m. Relay - 9:00 a.m. (Check-in begins 7:00 a.m.)
VFW Post 1374 (Basement) 32 Gleneida Avenue, Carmel, New York
(Located Next to Chevy dealer, Rte 52, 100 yds North of Sybil Ludington Statue)
Single 31 mile loop over scenic rolling Putnam County roads following the route of
Sybil Ludington on her historic ride of April 26, 1777.
Course will close at 2 p.m., six hours after individual start.
50K: Awards in all TRRC categories. Special "Sy Mah" award for men over 60
Relay: Awards to rst three teams.
50K $12.00 Pre-registration $15.00 Post-registration (After April 15, 1995)
Relay: $24.00 team Pre-registration, $30.00 Post-registration (After April 15, 1995)
Make check payable to TRRC & mail to D. Farquhar, 2 Taylor Rd., Mt. Kisco, NY 10549
Gatorade and water available at sensible intervals, you may carry additional
Men: 3:19:57 Bill Lawder (1981) Jack Bristol (1984)
TRRC: 3:29:38 Tim Sturmer (1983) Women3:55:14 Eileen Corley (1986)
Two-person teams only. Limited to no more than 20 teams. No designated changeover
locations. Runners may run any number of legs; legs may be of any length. Teams must
provide own transportation and support (Water, gatorade, food etc.) during race. (Only
o n e v e h i c l e p e r t e a m , p l e a s e . ) I I B M
Awards and Refreshments at VFW, 32 Gleneida Ave (Rte 52), Carmel, NY
Optional 1995 commemorative long sleeve T-shirts available - $10.00
David Farquhar (914) 666-5654
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I know ihal running a road race is a polenlially hazardous activity. I should not enter and run unles.s I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to
abide by any decision of a race olcial 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 elTects of the weather, including high heat and/or humidity, traftlc and the conditions of the
road, all such risks being known and appreciated b\' me. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts and in consideration of your accepting my entry.
1. for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release the Taconic Road Runners Club, the City of Carmel. NY and all sponsors, their
representatives and successors from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising 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.
Signature
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.\mount enclosed: Race pre-reg ($12.00 single runner, $24.00 relay team)
Race post-reg ($ 15.00 single runner. $30.00 relay team)
No. ofT - shirts 'r? $10.00 Total paid;
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When You Wish Upon A Star...
The Road To the Disney
Marathon (Part III)
" T h e E v e n t
By Mark Cooperman
"Disney people sing this song, Doo-dah, Doo-dah.
Disney Marathon ain't too long.
All the Doo-dah day.
G o n n a r u n i n n i g h t , M
Gonna run in day,
gonna make this run pure child's play,
Gonna run with Mickey today."
That's the song of early Winter in the magical area of
Central Florida known as Walt Disney World.
Sunday, January 8. 1995 was nally within clear sight of
this rst time marathon runner, and pre-race anxiety was beginning
to affect my running psyche. Wow! What a concept! I discovered
that 1 possessed a runner's psyche, and it was not being bombarded
by the truisms of running an insane distance of 26.2 miles. ( Not to
mention, constantly explaining to every non-inarathoner that a
marathon is 26.2 miles in length and not some mathematically
calculated torture distance between 10 and 50 miles.)
Months of training on tracks and trails, roads and tread
mills. diners and kitchens, had lead me to the starting line on a crisp
pre-dawn January morning outside the Epcot Center theme park of
Walt Disney World. With the countdown to the start of the event
being delayed by some act of "The Gods," or more likely troubles
with bus transit to the running site, patience and bladders grew
weak. Finally, with a burst of pyrotechnic air worthy enough to
be the trademark of a traditional Disney send off, I Mark
Cooperman, and approximately 8,000 other participants, were off
and running in the 1995 edition of the Walt Disney World Mara
t hon.
The crimson light of the coming dawn was a gentle
reminder that I had a full day of pacing ahead of me. As for my
running mates, Carol Hansen and Nancy Young, we three would
attempt to stay on course and complete this event in the style of a
true l aconi c Road Runner.. .On our feet and wi th as few bl i sters
and complaints as possible.
The rst few moments of the event were a blur of frenzied
activity, from the on-stage waving of a rodent and his comrades, to
the shrill voiced cries of a fellow runner bellowing out the phrase
"Leeeesaaa...Leeeeesaaa," to the missed attempt by another
marathoner to rid his person of a non-essential shirt and scoring a
direct hit upon the head of a runner striding the sidelines. These
few incidents along with the occasional anxious participant seeking
relief along the grassy knolls became the lingering images of the
start of my rst marathon.
Later on. in the rst few miles of the race, and as our little
trio crossed an overpass, Carol, running without her usual prescrip
tion glasses, though she spied the sight of fellow Taconic runner
Lee Saroken. Without hesitating for a moment, and without regard
for whether or not other runners may bare the name of Lee, Carol
belted out a cry to the runner below "Leeeee." A few steps later,
and much to our surprise, a voice in the crowd from below re
sponded back "Nancy...Nancy." Could Carol have seen the eeting
gures of Lee and Myles O'Rhodes? Only time and mileage would
tell that tale of perception reception.
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Somewhere between the Contemporary Resort and
the Disney Transportation Center, my running mates, Nancy
and Carol, began their disappearing antics, which would have
even made Harry Houdini stand up and take notice. From
mile marker number 7 through number 17, 1 had the pleasure
of being passed by Nancy and Carol at least ve separate
times. Either I was extremely slow, or possibly I was suffer
ing from the early .stages of senility induced by dehydration
and Disney overdose. Another, more interesting theory I had
formulating, was that maybe Disney had found a way to clone
various runners and that Nancy and Carol were participants in
this experiment. The more plausible reason for the numerous
passes would turn out to be that they were "running" for more
than just excitement.
In any event, the miles began to roll by and my pace
seemed to be what I had hoped for during my inaugural run at
a marathon. My 13 mile check point had me completing
nearly half the course in 1:57:30. or approximately lOminutes
sl ower than I had done the Dutchess Hal f-Marathon back i n
September. The next big hurdle would be a stretch of
roadway that was^esently under construction by the Disney
Mark & Mickey.
-photo by
C . H a n s e n
people, which, when completed, would link up the Disney
property with the Orlando International Airport. The
memorable highlights of this portion of the race were the
numerous water stops, the musicians who were on their
perpetual break, and the over-the-hill looking "Barbie"
character in her real tacky limousine.
With the words of my pre-race pacer. Rich
Adamski. ringing constantly in my ears, I kept a steady
pace and drank liquids at each water station, knowing that
dehydration would be the greatest obstacle to stand
between the completion of the race course and me. My
desire to keep drinking "Power-Aide" and/or water, was
diminishing as I was approaching mile 20 of my trek. The
"Wall" of fatigue and mental agility was beginning to take
grasp of the desire to nish the course and my running
pace began to reect a steady lack luster performance in
my stride.
The approach to my recently acquainted Disney
landmark, known as the "Twilight Zone Tower of Terror,"
(Continued on next page)
Disney (Continued)
meant I was about to experience the magic of Hollywood
at the Disney/MGM Studios and the rst real theme park
crowds since the Magic Kingdom some twelve miles ago,
This particular location and theme park ride evoked
unnerving thoughts of brain compression and shrieking
screams, both of which 1 had experienced less than
twenty-four hours ago. Down Sunset Boulevard and a
right turn onto Hollywood and Vine Streets soon had me
positioned for my encounter with the Grau Mann's
Chinese Theater and star wannabees. All too soon, my
Studio visit was over, but this meant that the nish line
was steps closer.
Cravings for food, specically a candy bar, were
creeping into my thoughts and affecting my runner's
concentration. Would it be "Nestles" or "Hershey's" that
would save this hunger-ridden participant from sure
disaster, I was later to nd refuge and consolation in the
clear cellophane wrapper of a striped peppermint sucking
candy, which became the spark plug of my surge toward
the nish line. All I could think of as 1 placed that sugary
gem into my mouth was "How Sweet It Is!"
As 1 glided past the Disney Dolphin Resort, then
along the boardwalk at the Disney Yacht Club, my thought
turned to the approach of the Epcot Center and my
eventual nish point. Entering into the International Gates
at the World Showcase of Epcot, the sounds of triumphal
Olympic music lled the air. Racing past each pavilion,
the cast members of each representative nation stopped
and look notice of my fellow travelers and me. As the
Spaceship Earth sphere grew larger and larger, my
muscles ached logarithmically, which was a sure sign that
1 was running out of gas. Then, like a refreshing drink of
water from a cool pond, the view of the swelling crowds
gathered beneath the giant globe, refueled by waning spirit
and carried me toward the nish line just outside the main
gates of Epcot Center,
One nal turn to the right and then a short
straight away left me at the nish line and my own
personal milepost. Chalk one up for Mark Cooperman,
marathon competitor and marathon nisher.
Moments later, I was draped in mylar and
rewarded by a six foot tall chipmunk with a medallion in
the form of a mouse. As I stood emotionally elated and
physically drained, all that could come to mind were the
words "When you wish upon a star, you're dreams come
true," or was it "How do 1 get out of these sweaty clothes
and Where's the real food?"
In any sense of the word, marathon had, for the
most part, meant endurance for me. The endurance of
mind, spirit, body, and most of all, the endurance of
camaraderie in the ranks of those people 1 trained with in
the past year. This had been my rst marathon, but it was
only now that I knew that this would not be my last. Se
you next year at Disney Marathon 3.
Pasta with Pluto - or is it Goofy? Better ask (left to right, front) Chuck Creel,
Greg Diamond, (middle) Carol Hansen, Nancy Young, Mark Cooperman, or
(back) Sarena & Paul Meyer. -photo courtesy C. Hansen
Di sney Marathon
R e s u l t s - T R R C
Greg Diamond 2;41
C h u c k C r e e l 2 : 4 7
George Mrus 2:57
K e i t h P a n z e r 3 : 0 6
Ed McLaughlin 3:22
P e t e R a c k e t t 3 : 3 1
L e e S a r o k e n 3 : 3 8
* Ca r o l Ha n s e n 4 : 0 7
Nancy Young 4:07
D e b b i e J o r d a n 4 : 1 2
*Mark Cooperman4;17
Sar ena Meyer 4: 26
*Paul Meyer 4: 26
*rst time marathoners
WA L K 2 M I L E S O R R U N 5 K
T * R * R C '
F a c i a No n Ve r b a
May 14, 1995
9 : 3 0 A. M.
( SORRY GUYS, WOMEN ONLY! )
T- SHI RTS TO FI RST 150 REGI STERED
POST RACE REFRESHMENTS
RAF F L E PRI Z ES- AL L PART I CI PANT S
SCENIC, MOSTLY PAVED, ROLLING
FEES: Pre-registered TRRC member $6
N o n m e m b e r $ 8
Registration aiiter 5/10/95 $ 10
AWARDS: Top 3 overall/Usual TRRC age
divisions/Top 3 Mother-Daughter teams
CELEBRATE MOTHER' S DAY- BRI NG YOUR MOM FOR A WALK OR RUN
Please note: parking tee may be in effect for FDR park - please consider car pooling
I know dial niiuiing a road race is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter and run unless I am medically able and properly trained, 1 agree to abide by
any decision of a race ofcial relative to my ability to safely complete the run. I assume all risks associated with running in this event including, but not liinited to:
falls, contact with other participants, the effects of the weather, including high heat and/or humidity, trafc 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 anyone entitled 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 my participation in this event even thougli that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons named in this
wa i v e r .
1 grant pennission to all of the foregoing to use any photographs, motions pictures, recordings or any other record of this event for any legitimate purpose. I
understand that bicvcles, skateboards, baby joggers, roller skates or blades, animals, and radio headsets are not allowed in the race and I will abide by this guideline.
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F I R S T N A M E L A S T N A M E 8 I R T H D A T E A G E O N R A C E D A Y
A D D R E S S C I T Y S T A T E Z I P C O D E
OT HER MEMBER OF MOT HER- DAUGHT ER T EAM
m i l
n u M u i s c i u i o i u i t c '
S i g n a t u r e ^ D a t e A m o u n t e n c l o s e d :
Parent's Signature if Under 18 years of age
Checks payable to TRRC. Send to TRRC, PO Box 99, Baldwin Place, NY 10505
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YOUR DI SCOUNT TRAVEL AGENT
A I R L I N E S G R O U P T R A V E L
C R U I S E S H I P S A M T R A K
CORPORATE TRAVEL BUS TOURS
L I M O S E R V I C E S WI T H S P E C I A L R AT E S
Sc o t t Me n d e l o wi t z
9 1 4 - 5 2 8 - 0 5 1 0 - Di s c o u n t t o T RRC Me mb e r s
1 Baker St., Mohegan Lake, NY 10547
(Route 6 Opposite Westchester Mall)
A D D Y O U R D E C K N O W
A l t M T I O N S
9 1 4 - 7 6 5 - 5 0 6 5
D O N N Y L I J T U I C K
R E E E S T I M A T E S
Having Fun At the Disney
M a r a t h o n . . .
Th i s i s o u r
f r i end,
Pi nocchi o.
He said he'd let me
outrun him in the
marathon, but he beat
by a nose! ^
Mi amigo Greg \
es muy loco! ^
. . . per o s oy mu
mu n d a n o .
Greg Diamond & Chuck Creel enjoy some non
competitive moments at Disney.
-photo by Carol Hansen
Robi Wolf and Lee Saroken nd a new friend at Disney
Wo r l d .
-photo by Jack Brennan
' PERSONNEL AND
I MPA C T H E A LT H P R O G R A MS
Go o d H e a l t h I s Go o d B u s i n e s s
For information about programs to help
y o u r c o mp a n y
Impact Health,
Cont ac t Mi c hael Mc Ent ee
or Katy D. Quinn
(914) 232-3030
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Other Races, Other Places
Many laconics have been running in NYRRC events. TRL
welcomes reports on these and other races in which mem
bers compete. Send results of your own and your fellow
runners to TRL, c/o Katy D. Quinn, 43 Rodcris Drive,
Mahopac, NY 10541, for inclusion in this column.
Despite snow-covered roads and mid-20 temperatures, four
TRRC'rs ran a 51
i ncl uded:
Dan Furey
Uncle Pat Furey
James Furey
Dad Paul Furey
i. They
3rd(<14)
1st race
youngest participant
Davi d Wel l ard 18:35 (Ist50-59M)
D a v i d We l l a r d 3 0 : 3 5
Tarzan grown g.SM, Myotic, CT, Nov. 6
D a v i d We l l a r d 3 4 : 3 0
Davi d Wel l ard 29:57 (Ist50-59M)
Davi d Wel l ard 19:26 (Ist50-59M)
David Wellard 31:20 (2nd 50-59M)
Val ent i ne' s Dav 5K. Cent r al Par k . Febr uar v 11. 1995
S a r a h C o l l i n s 2 2 : 0 0
w 0
TRRC extends to one of its founders, past-
presidents and all-around great members, Owen
McCrudden, our deepest sympathy on the loss of your
son, Matthew McCrudden, January 8, 1995. Coming
less than two weeks after the death of Owen's mother,
Betty McCrudden, we pray that Owen and his family
will know the strength of friendship, and that it will
sustain them through this tradgedy.
We also extend our sympathies to Helen
Gordon on the loss of her husband, Richard. May the
friendships you know among Taconic help you and
Louis deal with this tragic loss.
Warm thoughts^
sincere sympathy,
and heartfelt hope that,
now, and always,
you will know friends are with you.
O l l i
m m a n
Saturday, May 20 - Save the date
8 A.M. - Enjoy an early start to your day
Family, Fun, Fitness - All are included
SUNY Purchase - The site of this year's 5K & picnic
TRRC - Rich Adamski & Katy Quinn are looking for
volunteers to help stage this race!
Local Charities - Will benet from this great event;
you may want to join an agency team.
Registration - Forms will be available soon. Watch
the Gannett Newspapers, check for availability at
TRRC meetings, and look in the next issue of Taconic
Running Life.
Wal kers - A 5K Wal k-a-t hon wi l l f ol l ow t he 5K race
Food & Ent er t ai nment - Wi l l f ol l ow t he r ace/ wal k
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T R R
F a c t a No n
O N E M I L E F U N R U N
No pre-entry; no fee.
C e r t i c a t e o f me r i t t o a l l
ni sher s of FUN RUN.
North County News
18th Annual 10 KM/6.2 mi l es
Westchester's Most Challenging Course
Sunday, May 21, 1995
Starting Time 9:00 A.M. (Check in 7:30 A.M.)
S t a r t a n d F i n i s h :
Yorktown Community & Cultural Center
Commerce Street and Veterans Road
Yorktown Heights, NY
F e e s :
$8.00 Pre-registration
$6.00 Pre-registration (TRRC Members)
$10.00 Day of race regi strati on
Make checks payable to TRRC
Mail with application to:
TRRC, Box 99, Bal dwi n Pl ace, NY 10505
A W A R D S :
Awa r d s t o r s t t h r e e o v e r a l l ma l e & f e ma l e n i s h e r s
and to rst three mal e & femal e ni shers i n age groups:
1 4 & u n d e r 1 5 - 1 9 2 0 - 2 9
3 0 - 3 9 4 0 - 4 9 5 0 - 5 9
6 0 & o v e r
Special awards: First Yorktwon Resident (Male & Female)
First North County News Employee (Male & Female)
Singlets for rst 300 registrants
Food and beverages for runners
Race directed by Taconic Road Runners Club
Ra c e d i r e c t o r s :
Doug Miller & Nick Caswell 923-4665 or 736-0414
North County News 10K Race Registration
Si ngl et si ze: M
XL ( pl ease ci r cl e)
N a m e
Age on race day
B i r t h d a t e : S e x : M
( l as t ) ( r s t )
F
( ci r cl e)
P h o n e : Address
S t r e e t C i t y S t a t e Z i p
P l e a s e r e a d t h e f o l l o w i n Q s t a t e me n t a n d s i g n b e l o w b e f o r e s u b mi t t i n g e n t r y :
I know that running a road race is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter and run unless I am medically able and
properly trained. I agree to aide by any decision of a race ofcial 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, including high heat and/or humidity, trafc 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, I, for myself and
anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release the Taconic Road Runners Club, North County News, Yorktown Commu
nity and Cultural Center, The City of Yorktown 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 of negligence or carelessness on
the part of the persons named in this waiver. I grant permission to all of the foregoing to use any photographs, motions pic
tures, 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 this guideline.
S i g n a t u r e : P a r e n t o r g u a r d i a n i f u n d e r 1 8
M a i l t o T R R C , B o x 9 9 , B a l d w i n P l a c e , N Y 1 0 5 0 5 B i b n o .
Amount enclosed;
Optional: Taconic Road Runner Club Membership; Check here if you wish to enroll as a member
Fami l y $25. 00 I ndi vi dual $ 1 5. 00 St udent ( under 1 9) $10. 00
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pr esent s t he
1 8 t h A n n u a l
L i n c o l n Ha l l
* T * R R C *
Facta Non Verba New 5 Mile Flat, Scenic
P R R o a d R a c e
Sunday, June 11, 1995 - 9:00 A.M. Starting Time
Check-in starts at 8:00 A.M. in the gym
$
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C a s h R a f e ! ! P r i z e s ! !
St art and ni sh at Li ncol n Hal l School , Li ncol ndal e, NY
Race Di r ect or : Joanna Nash ( 914) 248- 6666
Entry Fees: TRRC Member, Registration postmarked by 6/5/95: $8.00
Non-Member, Registration postmarked by 6/5/95: $ 10.00
TRRC & Non-Member Late Registration (after 6/5/95):$12.00
FREE T- s h i r t s t o t h e r s t 1 0 0 e n t r a n t s
P o s t r a c e r e f r e s h m e n t s & m u s i c
Awards presented in all TRRC age groups for men and women
Awards ceremony to take place as soon as the results are determined
Race results will be posted
TRRC - Lincoln Hall 5 Mile, June 11, 1995
Race Registration
N a m e
T - s h i r t s i z e : M L X L
B i b N o .
A d d r e s s
S t r e e t S t a t e
Zip Code
Te l . N o .
City
S e x : M a l e F e m a l e ; A g e o n r a c e d a y B i r t h d a t e : _ _ _ _ _ _
I know that running a road race/cross country race is a potentially hazardous activity. 1 should not enter and run unless I ani medically
able and properly trained. I agree to aide by any decision of a race ofcial relative fo my ability to safely complete the run. 1 assume
all risks associated with running in this event including, but not limited to: falls, contacfwith other participants, the effects of the
weather, including high heat and/or humidity, trafc and the conditions of the road, all such risks being known and appreciated by
me. Having read this waiver and knowing triese facts and in consideration of your accepting my entry, 1, for myself and anyone
entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release the Taconic Road Runners Club, the Town oTSomers, and all sponsors, their represen
tatives and successors from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in this event eyen though that liability
may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons named in this waiver. 1 grant permission to all of the foregoing
to use any photographs, motion pictures, recordings, or any other record of this event for any legitimate purpose. 1 understand tTat
bicycles, sKateboards. baby joggers, roller skates orbaldes, animals, and radio headsets are not allowed in the race and 1 will abide by
this guideline.
D a t e Parent's signature (if participant <18 years old)
Signature
Total enclosed:
Mail applications to TRRC, P.O. Box 99, Baldwin Place, NY 10505. All checks payable to TRRC.
H E L P WA N T E D
Wanted, energetic executive to take over advertising
responsibilities for TRRC. Responsible for about $ 1200
per year in revenue for the club, which offsets the
newsletter costs. Existing executive ineffective and
tired. New blood urgently needed. No compensation.
You will develop a close working relationship with club
leadership and get invited to real good parties and group
runs. Close working relationship with newsletter editor
required. (Carmelo, do not apply). Approximately!
hour per month is required. Interested call Steve Quinn
6 2 8 - 0 6 4 8
King & Queen of
The Challenge of the 7 Hills
-photo by K.D. Quinn
Lee Saroken & Greg Diamond were awarded
their trophies as champions in the 1994 edition of the
Challenge of the 7 Hills at the holiday party at Blue
Mo u n t a i n Re s e r v a t i o n .
Although their trophies are not a matched pair,
they are reminders that TRRC welcomes trophies for
"recycling." Donations are accepted at club meetings (or
by Owen McCrudden, whenever you see him!)
The c l ub wi s hes t o t hank Owen f or hi s wor k i n
recycling trophies.
"Hooked On Running"
Schol ar shi p
By Norma Seluklekein
Taconic Road Runners Club believes that
young people involved in the sport of running
experience a healthy lifestyle and a high level of
energy and self-condence. In the spirit of a
healthy race, TRRC is pleased to announce the
availability of one $500 scholarship to be awarded
to a TRRC member or eligible family member.
To be eligible, an applicant must be a
graduating senior (1995), and provide evidence of
admission to a post-secondary school. An essay
(250 words or less) on how running has affected
your life is required, as well as a letter of recom
mendation from a school faculty member. An
optional resume of accomplishments and experi
ences may also be attached.)
The application deadline is April 15, 1995.
Applications should be submitted to Taconic Road
Runners Club, P.O. Box 99. Baldwin Place, NY
10536.
The winner will be notied by May 15.
1 9 9 5 . Go o d l u c k !
(Any questions? Call Norma Seluktekein
(914) 248-7785)
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"I felt like 1 was running in lead shoes until I
tried Super Oxy-G. / have shaved off
minutes per mile, increased my endurance.
and have almost limitless energy. . . "
Try it yourself. . .
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From Body-Wise International, Inc.
I N D E P E N D E N T C O N S U L TA N T S
For information and a sample pack,
send $3.00 (refundable with subsequent
order) to:
Suite 110 Dept. TC295
1167 Rout e 52
Fishkill, NY
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l aconi c Road Runner s Cl ub
P. O. Box 99
Baldwin Place, New York 10505
Membership Application
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Membership Desired: Student (Under 19) _
I ndi vi dual
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($10.00)
_($I 5. 00)
($25.00)
Make checks payable to:
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and mail to above address
(TRRC occasionally is asked to supply its mailing list to other running organizations and events, if you do not want tlie above
infomiation accessed in this way, please indicate here: )
Tell us a little about yourself, .so we can get to know you better (optional information):
Wh e n d i d y o u s t a r t r u n n i n g ? F a v o r i t e r a c e F a v o r i t e d i s t a n c e r a c e
Where do you most 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:^
Where do you work?
Occupation:
Which of tlie following volunteer opportunities interest you?
Race di rect i ng Race support Sponsorshi p commi t t ee
A r t w o r k R e f r e s h m e n t c o m m i t t e e O t h e r :
Water support for training runs
Club Meetings: The Second Wednesday of Each Month at 7:30 P.M.
Teatown Reservation: March 8, April 12, May 10
l ac oni c Road Runner s Cl ub
P. O. Box 99
Baldwin Place, N.Y. 10505
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