Sorry for the delay in compiling these. Lots of season's best performances down at the Armory.
Met Championships
Armory
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Women’s results
60-meter dash
25. Amanda Luccarelli 8.44
27. Meghann Cocca 8.56 (season best)
29. Kim Ladouceur 8.65 (season best)
200-meter dash
26. Amanda Luccarelli 27.92 (season best)
29. Meghann Cocca 28.14 (season best)
33. Ailish Rowley 29.39
400-meter dash
20. Kelley Hanifin 1:03.40 (season best)
23. Christina Turigiano 1:04.24 (season best)
28. Nicole Weir 1:09.17
500-meter dash
16. Ailish Rowley 1:24.76 (season best)
800-meter run
17. Laura Lindsley 2:29.65 (season best)
21. Tara Nuccitelli 2:32.47 (season best)
1,000-meter run
15. Rachael Peterson 3:20.14 (season best)
18. Colleen Smith 3:24.55 (season best)
Mile run
12. Dayna McLaughlin 5:28.21 (season best)
18. Allyson O’Brien 5:43.79 (season best)
3,000-meter run
14. Elizabeth O’Brien 11:31.06 (season best)
15. Miy Mahran 11:37.65 (season best)
16. Rachel Bremer 11:40.19 (season best)
1,600-meter relay
9. Marist 4:17.83
Triple jump
16. Brooke Kristensen 10.16 meters (season best)
20. Kristen Vogel 9.75 meters
23. Shannon Vogel 9.45 meters
Long jump
21. Shannon Vogel 4.52 meters
23. Brooke Kristensen 4.41 meters
26. Kristen Vogel 4.06 meters
Pole vault
14. Colette Cunningham 2.45 meters
Men’s results
60-meter dash
25. Neal Viets 7.93
200-meter dash
16. Mike Clifford 23.82 (season best)
21. Neal Viets 24.90
400-meter dash
19. Mike Clifford 53.70 (season best)
Long jump
10. Brian Lochner 5.20 meters
Monday, January 31, 2011
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Terrier splits and comments
Below are Terrier meet results with splits and commentary. The commentary comes back by popular and persistent request by junior Tommy Lipari. I cannot guarantee commentary on every performance at every meet, Tommy, but tonight, these are for you. Enjoy.
Terrier Invitational
Boston University
Friday/Saturday, January 28-29, 2011
Men’s results
60-meter dash
43. Mike McCloskey 7.45
45. Jesse Aprile 7.48 (personal best)
49. Darren Bushey 7.53
200-meter dash
78. Mike McCloskey 23.44 (season best)
102. Taylor Bombard 24.34 (season best)
104. Darren Bushey 24.46
Coach Pete says: Good stuff in this event!
400-meter dash
74. John Kristie 52.43 (season best)
82. Chris Coscio 53.81
Coach Pete says: Good stuff in this event too!
500-meter dash
28. Phil Krupka 1:08.30
30. Chris Vanzetta 1:08.65
37. Josh Lopez 1:09.90
Coach Pete says: Not so good stuff in this event!
800-meter run
59. Andrew James 1:59.74 (season best)
27.4, 57.4 (30.0), 1:27.8 (30.4), 1:59.74 (31.94)
Coach Pete says: Sub-2:00, but can be much better.
1,000-meter run
9. Matt Panebianco 2:30.83 (personal best)
28.6, 59.6 (31.0), 1:30.2 (30.6), 2:00.2 (30.0), 2:30.83 (30.63)
Coach Pete says: Bittersweet PR; ICAAAA qualifier is within reach.
13. Tom Lipari 2:31.71 (personal best)
29, 60 (31), 1:30 (30), 2:01 (31), 2:31.71 (30.71)
Coach Pete says: After major injury woes, a nice return to the track.
Mile run
56. Billy Posch 4:22.06 (personal best)
32.4, 65.0 (32.6), 1:37.0 (32.0), 2:09.9 (32.9), 2:43.1 (33.2), 3:16.2 (33.1), 3:49.3 (33.1), 4:22.06 (32.86)
Coach Pete says: Remarkably consistent splits, you just need one surge of speed that we know is in there.
75. Ben Windisch 4:26.79 (season best)
31.9, 64.8 (32.9), 1:38.4 (33.6), 2:13.4 (35.0), 2:47.0 (33.6), 3:20.2 (33.2), 3:53.8 (33.6), 4:26.79 (33.79)
Coach Pete says: A solid start to your season.
82. Nick Salek 4:29.19 (season best)
32.5, 66.5 (34.0), 1:40.4 (33.9), 2:14.8 (34.4), 2:48.6 (33.8), 3:20.8 (34.2), 3:56.7 (33.9), 4:29.19 (32.49)
Coach Pete says: Nice, even race with strong kick. Solid start as well.
3,000-meter run
14. Matt Flint 8:17.21 *ICAAAA qualifier (personal best)
32, 66 (34), 1:39 (33), 2:12 (33), 2:46 (34)
3:19 (33), 3:53 (34), 4:27 (34), 5:01 (34), 5:34 (33)
6:08 (34), 6:42 (34), 7:15 (33), 7:47 (32), 8:17.21 (30.21)
Kilometer splits: 2:46, 2:46, 2:43.21
Coach Pete says: Strong, solid effort and fantastic kick! I never take for granted what you do for this team and what you continue to do for this program.
15. Will Griffin 8:17.79 *ICAAAA qualifier (personal best)
32, 67 (35), 1:40 (33), 2:12 (32), 2:46 (34)
3:19 (33), 3:53 (34), 4:27 (34), 5:01 (34), 5:34 (33)
6:08 (34), 6:42 (34), 7:15 (33), 7:47 (32), 8:17.79 (30.79)
Kilometer splits: 2:46, 2:46, 2:43.79
Coach Pete says: Strong, solid effort and fantastic kick! I never take for granted what you do for this team and what you continue to do for this program.
19. Arquimedes DelaCruz 8:22.40 *ICAAAA qualifier (personal best)
33, 67 (34), 1:40 (33), 2:13 (33), 2:47 (34)
3:20 (33), 3:54 (34), 4:28 (34), 5:02 (34), 5:35 (33)
6:10 (5), 6:45 (35), 7:18 (33), 7:51 (33), 8:22.40 (31.40)
Kilometer splits: 2:47, 2:48, 2:47.40
Coach Pete says: Major breakthrough in a faster than anticipated section. Round 1 of the GOAT Winter Tour is complete. Round 2 is next. Ding-ding!
20. Adam Vess 8:22.59 *ICAAAA qualifier
33, 65 (32), 1:39 (34), 2:12 (33), 2:46 (34)
3:19 (33), 3:53 (34), 4:27 (34), 5:01 (34), 5:34 (33)
6:08 (34), 6:43 (35), 7:17 (34), 7:51 (34), 8:22.59 (31.59)
Kilometer splits: 2:46, 2:46, 2:48.59
Coach Pete says: Not as bad as you think. Just lacked a gear shift and a kick in the final km. We can figure that out in 2 weeks.
28. Ken Walshak 8:37.68 (personal best)
35, 70 (35), 1:45 (35), 2:20 (35), 2:55 (35)
3:29 (34), 4:04 (35), 4:39 (35), 5:13 (36), 5:47 (34)
6:22 (35), 6:57 (35), 7:32 (35), 8:05 (33), 8:37.68 (32.68)
Kilometer splits: 2:55, 2:52, 2:50.68
Coach Pete says: Oh man, a frustrating pace for much of the race, an assist from your captain, and a great PR. 5K next.
33. Tim Keegan 8:42.04 (personal best)
36, 71 (35), 1:46 (35), 2:21 (35), 2:56 (35)
3:30 (34), 4:04 (34), 4:39 (35), 5:13 (36), 5:47 (34)
6:21 (34), 6:56 (35), 7:31 (35), 8:06 (35), 8:42.04 (34.04)
Kilometer splits: 2:56, 2:51, 2:55.04
Coach Pete says: Our gangly captain was the unsung hero of the night -- taking that second kilometer, taking the lead of the section, and drilling it for the benefit of the fellow Friar freshman (Walshak), who was stuck in a slower pace. By doing this, Keegs made Walshak’s race and the section. A very unselfish act from one of the toughest competitors I’ve ever coached. Hopkins would be proud. I sure was. Nicely done!
41. Patrick Duggan 8:46.11 (personal best)
34, 71 (37), 1:48 (37), 2:22 (34), 2:57 (35)
3:32 (35), 4:08 (36), 4:44 (36), 5:19 (35), 5:54 (37)
6:29 (35), 7:04 (35), 7:39 (35), 8:12 (33), 8:46.11 (34.11)
Kilometer splits: 2:57, 2:57, 2:52.11
Coach Pete says: Speaking of tough … Duggan nails a great PR despite driving out to Boston after student teaching. Next stop, 5K!
57. Mike Keegan 8:55.96 (personal best)
36, 71 (35), 1:46 (35), 2:23 (37), 2:59 (36)
3:35 (36), 4:11 (36), 4:45 (34), 5:21 (36), 5:57 (36)
6:33 (37), 7:09 (36), 7:45 (36), 8:21 (36), 8:55.96 (34.96)
Kilometer splits: 2:59, 2:58, 2:57.96
Coach Pete says: Major breakthrough effort and a great night to be a Keegan!
63. Zak Smetana 8:58.97 (season best)
34, 71 (37), 1:48 (37), 2:22 (34), 2:57 (35)
3:32 (35), 4:08 (36), 4:44 (36), 5:19 (35), 5:55 (36)
6:32 (37), 7:08 (36), 7:44 (36), 8:21 (37), 8:58.97 (37.97)
Kilometer splits: 2:57, 2:58, 3:03.97
Coach Pete says: A nice step in the right direction after a long, tough period.
70. Isaiah Miller 9:03.67 (personal best)
33, 69 (36), 1:46 (37), 2:23 (37), 2:59 (36)
3:35 (36), 4:12 (37), 4:47 (35), 5:23 (37), 6:00 (37)
6:37 (37), 7:15 (38), 7:53 (38), 8:30 (37), 9:03.67 (33.67)
Kilometer splits: 2:59, 3:01, 3:03.67
Coach Pete says: A bit uneven, but a solid PR.
73. Ryan Brown 9:05.70 (personal best)
36, 71 (35), 1:47 (36), 2:25 (38), 3:01 (36)
3:37 (36), 4:13 (37), 4:49 (36), 5:25 (36), 6:01 (36)
6:37 (36), 7:15 (38), 7:53 (38), 8:30 (37), 9:05.70 (35.70)
Kilometer splits: 3:01, 3:00, 3:04.70
Coach Pete says: A major effort and a major PR.
82. Nick Webster 9:12.01
35, 71 (36), 1:48 (37), 2:23 (35), 2:58 (35)
3:34 (36), 4:10 (36), 4:47 (37), 5:24 (37), 6:02 (38)
6:41 (39), 7:20 (39), 7:59 (39), 8:36 (37), 9:12.01 (36.01)
Kilometer splits: 2:58, 3:04, 3:10.01
Coach Pete says: Ugh.
5,000-meter run
54. Conor Shelley 15:15.11
36, 72 (36), 1:47 (35), 2:23 (37), 2:59 (36)
3:35 (36), 4:11 (36), 4:48 (37), 5:24 (36), 6:00 (36)
6:38 (38), 7:14 (36), 7:49 (35), 8:25 (36), 9:01 (36)
9:38 (37), 10:15 (37), 10:51 (36), 11:28 (37), 12:06 (38)
12:44 (38), 13:21 (38), 13:59 (38), 14:37 (38), 15:15.11 (38.11)
Kilometer splits: 2:59, 3:01, 3:00, 3:05, 3:09.11
Coach Pete says: This was frustrating.
62. Joel Moss 15:19.98 (personal best)
36, 72 (36), 1:49 (37), 2:25 (36), 3:02 (37)
3:39 (37), 4:17 (38), 4:54 (37), 5:30 (36), 6:07 (37)
6:43 (36), 7:20 (37), 7:57 (37), 8:34 (37), 9:10 (36)
9:47 (37), 10:24 (37), 11:01 (37), 11:38 (37), 12:16 (38)
12:53 (37), 13:31 (38), 14:08 (37), 14:46 (38), 15:19.98 (33.98)
Kilometer splits: 3:02, 3:05, 3:03, 3:06, 3:03.98
Coach Pete says: Fantastic effort from the PR machine. Love the even km splits!
69. Brian Townsend 15:24.57 (personal best)
36, 75 (39), 1:51 (36), 2:27 (36), 3:04 (37)
3:41 (37), 4:18 (37), 4:55 (37), 5:32 (37), 6:08 (36)
6:44 (36), 7:21 (37), 7:58 (37), 8:36 (38), 9:12 (36)
9:49 (37), 10:26 (37), 11:03 (37), 11:42 (39), 12:19 (37)
12:56 (37), 13:34 (38), 14:12 (38), 14:50 (38), 15:24.57 (34.57)
Kilometer splits: 3:04, 3:04, 3:04, 3:07, 3:05.57
Coach Pete says: Fantastic effort and phenomenal km splits! A painful but very tough last km. Great, great race.
73. Ryan Scrudato 15:26.56 (personal best)
35, 72 (37), 1:49 (37), 2:27 (38), 3:03 (36)
3:40 (37), 4:17 (37), 4:54 (37), 5:31 (37), 6:09 (38)
6:47 (38), 7:24 (37), 8:01 (37), 8:38 (37), 9:15 (37)
9:52 (37), 10:30 (38), 11:07 (37), 11:45 (37), 12:23 (38)
13:01 (38), 13:38 (37), 14:16 (38), 14:53 (38), 15:26.56 (33.56)
Kilometer splits: 3:03, 3:06, 3:06, 3:08, 3:03.56
Coach Pete says: Solid PR. Gotta avoid napping late in race, but you are learning this event quickly!
89. Sam McMullen 15:47.33
36, 75 (39), 1:51 (36), 2:27 (36), 3:04 (37)
3:41 (37), 4:18 (37), 4:55 (37), 5:32 (37), 6:09 (37)
6:45 (36), 7:22 (37), 7:58 (36), 8:36 (38), 9:12 (36)
9:48 (36), 10:25 (37), 11:03 (38), 11:42 (39), 12:23 (41)
13:04 (41), 13:45 (41), 14:26 (41), 15:07 (41), 15:47.33 (40.33)
Kilometer splits: 3:04, 3:05, 3:03, 3:11, 3:24.33
Coach Pete says: An off day.
90. Kevin O’Sullivan 15:47.53
36, 73 (37), 1:50 (37), 2:27 (37), 3:03 (36)
3:41 (38), 4:17 (37), 4:54 (37), 5:31 (37), 6:09 (38)
6:47 (38), 7:24 (37), 8:01 (37), 8:38 (37), 9:15 (37)
9:56 (41**), 10:35 (39), 11:14 (39), 11:52 (37), 12:32 (40)
13:11 (39), 13:51 (40), 14:31 (40), 15:10 (39), 15:47.53 (37.53)
Kilometer splits: 3:03, 3:06, 3:06, 3:17**, 3:15.53)
**Nasty spill in mishap with pack of runners on this lap/km.
Coach Pete says: Too bad you got tangled up and fell. This was a great race in the making! Good guts getting back up and salvaging it.
60-meter hurdles
37. Taylor Bombard 9.47 (ties personal best)
Coach Pete says: Start has to get better!!
1,600-meter relay
30. Marist A (Josh Lopez 52.41, Phil Krupka 52.31, John Kristie 51.81, Chris Coscio 53.46) 3:30.40 (season best)
35. Marist B (Andrew James 53.46, Ben Windisch 52.76, Billy Posch 54.43, Tom Lipari 53.75) 3:34.74
Coach Pete says: Best day of the year, by far, for the 4x400. And good fun, too, with the intrasquad battle!
Long jump
12. Jesse Aprile 6.17 meters (20 feet, 3 inches)
Triple jump
16. Jesse Aprile 12.62 meters (41 feet, 5 inches)
Coach Pete says: Glad I was not there to witness the 41-foot board adventures, but it all worked out.
Weight throw
37. Sean Ellman 11.16 meters (36 feet, 7.5 inches) (personal best)
Coach Pete says: Putting dents into the racquetball court seems to be paying off. Great job.
Women’s results
DMR
6. Marist 12:20.04 (season best)
Kathryn Sheehan, 1200, 3:51.3
35, 72 (37), 1:50 (38), 2:30 (40), 3:10 (40), 3:51.3 (41.3)
Hayley Harnett, 400, 60.00
Briana Crowe, 800, 2:20.8
32, 67 (35), 1:43 (37), 2:20.8 (37.8)
Jackie Gamboli, 1600, 5:07.7
33, 70 (37), 1:49 (39), 2:29 (40), 3:09 (40), 3:49 (40), 4:29 (40), 5:07.7 (38.7)
Coach Pete says: Keep an eye on this relay, as it will only get faster in the coming days and weeks.
Terrier Invitational
Boston University
Friday/Saturday, January 28-29, 2011
Men’s results
60-meter dash
43. Mike McCloskey 7.45
45. Jesse Aprile 7.48 (personal best)
49. Darren Bushey 7.53
200-meter dash
78. Mike McCloskey 23.44 (season best)
102. Taylor Bombard 24.34 (season best)
104. Darren Bushey 24.46
Coach Pete says: Good stuff in this event!
400-meter dash
74. John Kristie 52.43 (season best)
82. Chris Coscio 53.81
Coach Pete says: Good stuff in this event too!
500-meter dash
28. Phil Krupka 1:08.30
30. Chris Vanzetta 1:08.65
37. Josh Lopez 1:09.90
Coach Pete says: Not so good stuff in this event!
800-meter run
59. Andrew James 1:59.74 (season best)
27.4, 57.4 (30.0), 1:27.8 (30.4), 1:59.74 (31.94)
Coach Pete says: Sub-2:00, but can be much better.
1,000-meter run
9. Matt Panebianco 2:30.83 (personal best)
28.6, 59.6 (31.0), 1:30.2 (30.6), 2:00.2 (30.0), 2:30.83 (30.63)
Coach Pete says: Bittersweet PR; ICAAAA qualifier is within reach.
13. Tom Lipari 2:31.71 (personal best)
29, 60 (31), 1:30 (30), 2:01 (31), 2:31.71 (30.71)
Coach Pete says: After major injury woes, a nice return to the track.
Mile run
56. Billy Posch 4:22.06 (personal best)
32.4, 65.0 (32.6), 1:37.0 (32.0), 2:09.9 (32.9), 2:43.1 (33.2), 3:16.2 (33.1), 3:49.3 (33.1), 4:22.06 (32.86)
Coach Pete says: Remarkably consistent splits, you just need one surge of speed that we know is in there.
75. Ben Windisch 4:26.79 (season best)
31.9, 64.8 (32.9), 1:38.4 (33.6), 2:13.4 (35.0), 2:47.0 (33.6), 3:20.2 (33.2), 3:53.8 (33.6), 4:26.79 (33.79)
Coach Pete says: A solid start to your season.
82. Nick Salek 4:29.19 (season best)
32.5, 66.5 (34.0), 1:40.4 (33.9), 2:14.8 (34.4), 2:48.6 (33.8), 3:20.8 (34.2), 3:56.7 (33.9), 4:29.19 (32.49)
Coach Pete says: Nice, even race with strong kick. Solid start as well.
3,000-meter run
14. Matt Flint 8:17.21 *ICAAAA qualifier (personal best)
32, 66 (34), 1:39 (33), 2:12 (33), 2:46 (34)
3:19 (33), 3:53 (34), 4:27 (34), 5:01 (34), 5:34 (33)
6:08 (34), 6:42 (34), 7:15 (33), 7:47 (32), 8:17.21 (30.21)
Kilometer splits: 2:46, 2:46, 2:43.21
Coach Pete says: Strong, solid effort and fantastic kick! I never take for granted what you do for this team and what you continue to do for this program.
15. Will Griffin 8:17.79 *ICAAAA qualifier (personal best)
32, 67 (35), 1:40 (33), 2:12 (32), 2:46 (34)
3:19 (33), 3:53 (34), 4:27 (34), 5:01 (34), 5:34 (33)
6:08 (34), 6:42 (34), 7:15 (33), 7:47 (32), 8:17.79 (30.79)
Kilometer splits: 2:46, 2:46, 2:43.79
Coach Pete says: Strong, solid effort and fantastic kick! I never take for granted what you do for this team and what you continue to do for this program.
19. Arquimedes DelaCruz 8:22.40 *ICAAAA qualifier (personal best)
33, 67 (34), 1:40 (33), 2:13 (33), 2:47 (34)
3:20 (33), 3:54 (34), 4:28 (34), 5:02 (34), 5:35 (33)
6:10 (5), 6:45 (35), 7:18 (33), 7:51 (33), 8:22.40 (31.40)
Kilometer splits: 2:47, 2:48, 2:47.40
Coach Pete says: Major breakthrough in a faster than anticipated section. Round 1 of the GOAT Winter Tour is complete. Round 2 is next. Ding-ding!
20. Adam Vess 8:22.59 *ICAAAA qualifier
33, 65 (32), 1:39 (34), 2:12 (33), 2:46 (34)
3:19 (33), 3:53 (34), 4:27 (34), 5:01 (34), 5:34 (33)
6:08 (34), 6:43 (35), 7:17 (34), 7:51 (34), 8:22.59 (31.59)
Kilometer splits: 2:46, 2:46, 2:48.59
Coach Pete says: Not as bad as you think. Just lacked a gear shift and a kick in the final km. We can figure that out in 2 weeks.
28. Ken Walshak 8:37.68 (personal best)
35, 70 (35), 1:45 (35), 2:20 (35), 2:55 (35)
3:29 (34), 4:04 (35), 4:39 (35), 5:13 (36), 5:47 (34)
6:22 (35), 6:57 (35), 7:32 (35), 8:05 (33), 8:37.68 (32.68)
Kilometer splits: 2:55, 2:52, 2:50.68
Coach Pete says: Oh man, a frustrating pace for much of the race, an assist from your captain, and a great PR. 5K next.
33. Tim Keegan 8:42.04 (personal best)
36, 71 (35), 1:46 (35), 2:21 (35), 2:56 (35)
3:30 (34), 4:04 (34), 4:39 (35), 5:13 (36), 5:47 (34)
6:21 (34), 6:56 (35), 7:31 (35), 8:06 (35), 8:42.04 (34.04)
Kilometer splits: 2:56, 2:51, 2:55.04
Coach Pete says: Our gangly captain was the unsung hero of the night -- taking that second kilometer, taking the lead of the section, and drilling it for the benefit of the fellow Friar freshman (Walshak), who was stuck in a slower pace. By doing this, Keegs made Walshak’s race and the section. A very unselfish act from one of the toughest competitors I’ve ever coached. Hopkins would be proud. I sure was. Nicely done!
41. Patrick Duggan 8:46.11 (personal best)
34, 71 (37), 1:48 (37), 2:22 (34), 2:57 (35)
3:32 (35), 4:08 (36), 4:44 (36), 5:19 (35), 5:54 (37)
6:29 (35), 7:04 (35), 7:39 (35), 8:12 (33), 8:46.11 (34.11)
Kilometer splits: 2:57, 2:57, 2:52.11
Coach Pete says: Speaking of tough … Duggan nails a great PR despite driving out to Boston after student teaching. Next stop, 5K!
57. Mike Keegan 8:55.96 (personal best)
36, 71 (35), 1:46 (35), 2:23 (37), 2:59 (36)
3:35 (36), 4:11 (36), 4:45 (34), 5:21 (36), 5:57 (36)
6:33 (37), 7:09 (36), 7:45 (36), 8:21 (36), 8:55.96 (34.96)
Kilometer splits: 2:59, 2:58, 2:57.96
Coach Pete says: Major breakthrough effort and a great night to be a Keegan!
63. Zak Smetana 8:58.97 (season best)
34, 71 (37), 1:48 (37), 2:22 (34), 2:57 (35)
3:32 (35), 4:08 (36), 4:44 (36), 5:19 (35), 5:55 (36)
6:32 (37), 7:08 (36), 7:44 (36), 8:21 (37), 8:58.97 (37.97)
Kilometer splits: 2:57, 2:58, 3:03.97
Coach Pete says: A nice step in the right direction after a long, tough period.
70. Isaiah Miller 9:03.67 (personal best)
33, 69 (36), 1:46 (37), 2:23 (37), 2:59 (36)
3:35 (36), 4:12 (37), 4:47 (35), 5:23 (37), 6:00 (37)
6:37 (37), 7:15 (38), 7:53 (38), 8:30 (37), 9:03.67 (33.67)
Kilometer splits: 2:59, 3:01, 3:03.67
Coach Pete says: A bit uneven, but a solid PR.
73. Ryan Brown 9:05.70 (personal best)
36, 71 (35), 1:47 (36), 2:25 (38), 3:01 (36)
3:37 (36), 4:13 (37), 4:49 (36), 5:25 (36), 6:01 (36)
6:37 (36), 7:15 (38), 7:53 (38), 8:30 (37), 9:05.70 (35.70)
Kilometer splits: 3:01, 3:00, 3:04.70
Coach Pete says: A major effort and a major PR.
82. Nick Webster 9:12.01
35, 71 (36), 1:48 (37), 2:23 (35), 2:58 (35)
3:34 (36), 4:10 (36), 4:47 (37), 5:24 (37), 6:02 (38)
6:41 (39), 7:20 (39), 7:59 (39), 8:36 (37), 9:12.01 (36.01)
Kilometer splits: 2:58, 3:04, 3:10.01
Coach Pete says: Ugh.
5,000-meter run
54. Conor Shelley 15:15.11
36, 72 (36), 1:47 (35), 2:23 (37), 2:59 (36)
3:35 (36), 4:11 (36), 4:48 (37), 5:24 (36), 6:00 (36)
6:38 (38), 7:14 (36), 7:49 (35), 8:25 (36), 9:01 (36)
9:38 (37), 10:15 (37), 10:51 (36), 11:28 (37), 12:06 (38)
12:44 (38), 13:21 (38), 13:59 (38), 14:37 (38), 15:15.11 (38.11)
Kilometer splits: 2:59, 3:01, 3:00, 3:05, 3:09.11
Coach Pete says: This was frustrating.
62. Joel Moss 15:19.98 (personal best)
36, 72 (36), 1:49 (37), 2:25 (36), 3:02 (37)
3:39 (37), 4:17 (38), 4:54 (37), 5:30 (36), 6:07 (37)
6:43 (36), 7:20 (37), 7:57 (37), 8:34 (37), 9:10 (36)
9:47 (37), 10:24 (37), 11:01 (37), 11:38 (37), 12:16 (38)
12:53 (37), 13:31 (38), 14:08 (37), 14:46 (38), 15:19.98 (33.98)
Kilometer splits: 3:02, 3:05, 3:03, 3:06, 3:03.98
Coach Pete says: Fantastic effort from the PR machine. Love the even km splits!
69. Brian Townsend 15:24.57 (personal best)
36, 75 (39), 1:51 (36), 2:27 (36), 3:04 (37)
3:41 (37), 4:18 (37), 4:55 (37), 5:32 (37), 6:08 (36)
6:44 (36), 7:21 (37), 7:58 (37), 8:36 (38), 9:12 (36)
9:49 (37), 10:26 (37), 11:03 (37), 11:42 (39), 12:19 (37)
12:56 (37), 13:34 (38), 14:12 (38), 14:50 (38), 15:24.57 (34.57)
Kilometer splits: 3:04, 3:04, 3:04, 3:07, 3:05.57
Coach Pete says: Fantastic effort and phenomenal km splits! A painful but very tough last km. Great, great race.
73. Ryan Scrudato 15:26.56 (personal best)
35, 72 (37), 1:49 (37), 2:27 (38), 3:03 (36)
3:40 (37), 4:17 (37), 4:54 (37), 5:31 (37), 6:09 (38)
6:47 (38), 7:24 (37), 8:01 (37), 8:38 (37), 9:15 (37)
9:52 (37), 10:30 (38), 11:07 (37), 11:45 (37), 12:23 (38)
13:01 (38), 13:38 (37), 14:16 (38), 14:53 (38), 15:26.56 (33.56)
Kilometer splits: 3:03, 3:06, 3:06, 3:08, 3:03.56
Coach Pete says: Solid PR. Gotta avoid napping late in race, but you are learning this event quickly!
89. Sam McMullen 15:47.33
36, 75 (39), 1:51 (36), 2:27 (36), 3:04 (37)
3:41 (37), 4:18 (37), 4:55 (37), 5:32 (37), 6:09 (37)
6:45 (36), 7:22 (37), 7:58 (36), 8:36 (38), 9:12 (36)
9:48 (36), 10:25 (37), 11:03 (38), 11:42 (39), 12:23 (41)
13:04 (41), 13:45 (41), 14:26 (41), 15:07 (41), 15:47.33 (40.33)
Kilometer splits: 3:04, 3:05, 3:03, 3:11, 3:24.33
Coach Pete says: An off day.
90. Kevin O’Sullivan 15:47.53
36, 73 (37), 1:50 (37), 2:27 (37), 3:03 (36)
3:41 (38), 4:17 (37), 4:54 (37), 5:31 (37), 6:09 (38)
6:47 (38), 7:24 (37), 8:01 (37), 8:38 (37), 9:15 (37)
9:56 (41**), 10:35 (39), 11:14 (39), 11:52 (37), 12:32 (40)
13:11 (39), 13:51 (40), 14:31 (40), 15:10 (39), 15:47.53 (37.53)
Kilometer splits: 3:03, 3:06, 3:06, 3:17**, 3:15.53)
**Nasty spill in mishap with pack of runners on this lap/km.
Coach Pete says: Too bad you got tangled up and fell. This was a great race in the making! Good guts getting back up and salvaging it.
60-meter hurdles
37. Taylor Bombard 9.47 (ties personal best)
Coach Pete says: Start has to get better!!
1,600-meter relay
30. Marist A (Josh Lopez 52.41, Phil Krupka 52.31, John Kristie 51.81, Chris Coscio 53.46) 3:30.40 (season best)
35. Marist B (Andrew James 53.46, Ben Windisch 52.76, Billy Posch 54.43, Tom Lipari 53.75) 3:34.74
Coach Pete says: Best day of the year, by far, for the 4x400. And good fun, too, with the intrasquad battle!
Long jump
12. Jesse Aprile 6.17 meters (20 feet, 3 inches)
Triple jump
16. Jesse Aprile 12.62 meters (41 feet, 5 inches)
Coach Pete says: Glad I was not there to witness the 41-foot board adventures, but it all worked out.
Weight throw
37. Sean Ellman 11.16 meters (36 feet, 7.5 inches) (personal best)
Coach Pete says: Putting dents into the racquetball court seems to be paying off. Great job.
Women’s results
DMR
6. Marist 12:20.04 (season best)
Kathryn Sheehan, 1200, 3:51.3
35, 72 (37), 1:50 (38), 2:30 (40), 3:10 (40), 3:51.3 (41.3)
Hayley Harnett, 400, 60.00
Briana Crowe, 800, 2:20.8
32, 67 (35), 1:43 (37), 2:20.8 (37.8)
Jackie Gamboli, 1600, 5:07.7
33, 70 (37), 1:49 (39), 2:29 (40), 3:09 (40), 3:49 (40), 4:29 (40), 5:07.7 (38.7)
Coach Pete says: Keep an eye on this relay, as it will only get faster in the coming days and weeks.
Uncle!
OK. This is getting pretty tiresome already ...
Tuesday: Snow, 4-6 inches.
Wednesday: Snow and/or ice.
Thursday: Sub-zero temperatures.
Friday: Same.
Enough already!
For details, of course, go to midhudsonweather.com
Team members, for planning purposes: There are home basketball games on Monday and Friday, which means the fieldhouse track will be off limits on those days.
We only have a handful of athletes competing at New Balance/Armory on Friday/Saturday, so it's a heavy week of training for most.
In other news ...
Up at BU this weekend, two coaching friends took one look at my now forest-like beard and called me: 1. Unabomber (nice) and 2. Old Man and the Sea (a retired English teacher, of course).
Splits, etc., coming at you soon ...
Tuesday: Snow, 4-6 inches.
Wednesday: Snow and/or ice.
Thursday: Sub-zero temperatures.
Friday: Same.
Enough already!
For details, of course, go to midhudsonweather.com
Team members, for planning purposes: There are home basketball games on Monday and Friday, which means the fieldhouse track will be off limits on those days.
We only have a handful of athletes competing at New Balance/Armory on Friday/Saturday, so it's a heavy week of training for most.
In other news ...
Up at BU this weekend, two coaching friends took one look at my now forest-like beard and called me: 1. Unabomber (nice) and 2. Old Man and the Sea (a retired English teacher, of course).
Splits, etc., coming at you soon ...
Terrier Invitational results
As seems to be the custom each year at the Magic Carpet of a track at Boston University, it was a strong night for Marist Running at the BU Terrier Invitational. Among the highlights:
--Four individual IC4A qualifiers in the 3,000-meter run, the most in one race in school history! Matt Flint, Will Griffin and Arquimedes DelaCruz all with personal-best times. DelaCruz’ was a personal-best time by a whopping 24 seconds!
--Matt Panebianco (1,000 meters) was the highest individual finisher and ran a personal-best time. In the same event, a personal best by Tommy Lipari.
--Personal-best times in the 3,000 also by Ken Walshak, Tim Keegan, Pat Duggan, Mike Keegan, Isaiah Miller, Ryan Brown.
--Personal-best times in the 5,000 by Joel Moss, Brian Townsend, Ryan Scrudato.
--Personal-best mark by Sean Ellman in the weight throw.
If I overlooked or missed anyone, please let me know.
Splits and more commentary to come when I can ...
BU Terrier Invitational
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Men’s results
60-meter dash
43. Mike McCloskey 7.45
45. Jesse Aprile 7.48
49. Darren Bushey 7.53
200-meter dash
78. Mike McCloskey 23.44
102. Taylor Bombard 24.34
104. Darren Bushey 24.46
400-meter dash
74. John Kristie 52.43
82. Chris Coscio 53.81
500-meter dash
28. Phil Krupka 1:08.30
30. Chris Vanzetta 1:08.65
37. Josh Lopez 1:09.90
800-meter run
59. Andrew James 1:59.74
1,000-meter run
9. Matt Panebianco 2:30.83
13. Tom Lipari 2:31.71
Mile run
56. Billy Posch 4:22.06
75. Ben Windisch 4:26.79
82. Nick Salek 4:29.19
3,000-meter run
14. Matt Flint 8:17.21 *ICAAAA qualifier
15. Will Griffin 8:17.79 *ICAAAA qualifier
19. Arquimedes DelaCruz 8:22.40 *ICAAAA qualifier
20. Adam Vess 8:22.59 *ICAAAA qualifier
28. Ken Walshak 8:37.68
33. Tim Keegan 8:42.04
41. Patrick Duggan 8:46.11
57. Mike Keegan 8:55.96
63. Zak Smetana 8:58.97
70. Isaiah Miller 9:03.67
73. Ryan Brown 9:05.70
82. Nick Webster 9:12.01
5,000-meter run
54. Conor Shelley 15:15.11
62. Joel Moss 15:19.98
69. Brian Townsend 15:24.57
73. Ryan Scrudato 15:26.56
89. Sam McMullen 15:47.33
90. Kevin O’Sullivan 15:47.53
60-meter hurdles
37. Taylor Bombard 9.47
1,600-meter relay
30. Marist A (Josh Lopez, Phil Krupka, John Kristie, Chris Coscio) 3:30.40
35. Marist B (Andrew James, Ben Windisch, Billy Posch, Tom Lipari) 3:34.74
Long jump
12. Jesse Aprile 6.17 meters (20 feet, 3 inches)
Triple jump
16. Jesse Aprile 12.62 meters (41 feet, 5 inches)
Weight throw
37. Sean Ellman 11.16 meters (36 feet, 7.5 inches)
Women’s results
DMR
6. Marist 12:20.04
Kathryn Sheehan, 1200, 3:51.3
Hayley Harnett, 400, 60.00
Briana Crowe, 800, 2:20.8
Jackie Gamboli, 1600, 5:07.7
--Four individual IC4A qualifiers in the 3,000-meter run, the most in one race in school history! Matt Flint, Will Griffin and Arquimedes DelaCruz all with personal-best times. DelaCruz’ was a personal-best time by a whopping 24 seconds!
--Matt Panebianco (1,000 meters) was the highest individual finisher and ran a personal-best time. In the same event, a personal best by Tommy Lipari.
--Personal-best times in the 3,000 also by Ken Walshak, Tim Keegan, Pat Duggan, Mike Keegan, Isaiah Miller, Ryan Brown.
--Personal-best times in the 5,000 by Joel Moss, Brian Townsend, Ryan Scrudato.
--Personal-best mark by Sean Ellman in the weight throw.
If I overlooked or missed anyone, please let me know.
Splits and more commentary to come when I can ...
BU Terrier Invitational
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Men’s results
60-meter dash
43. Mike McCloskey 7.45
45. Jesse Aprile 7.48
49. Darren Bushey 7.53
200-meter dash
78. Mike McCloskey 23.44
102. Taylor Bombard 24.34
104. Darren Bushey 24.46
400-meter dash
74. John Kristie 52.43
82. Chris Coscio 53.81
500-meter dash
28. Phil Krupka 1:08.30
30. Chris Vanzetta 1:08.65
37. Josh Lopez 1:09.90
800-meter run
59. Andrew James 1:59.74
1,000-meter run
9. Matt Panebianco 2:30.83
13. Tom Lipari 2:31.71
Mile run
56. Billy Posch 4:22.06
75. Ben Windisch 4:26.79
82. Nick Salek 4:29.19
3,000-meter run
14. Matt Flint 8:17.21 *ICAAAA qualifier
15. Will Griffin 8:17.79 *ICAAAA qualifier
19. Arquimedes DelaCruz 8:22.40 *ICAAAA qualifier
20. Adam Vess 8:22.59 *ICAAAA qualifier
28. Ken Walshak 8:37.68
33. Tim Keegan 8:42.04
41. Patrick Duggan 8:46.11
57. Mike Keegan 8:55.96
63. Zak Smetana 8:58.97
70. Isaiah Miller 9:03.67
73. Ryan Brown 9:05.70
82. Nick Webster 9:12.01
5,000-meter run
54. Conor Shelley 15:15.11
62. Joel Moss 15:19.98
69. Brian Townsend 15:24.57
73. Ryan Scrudato 15:26.56
89. Sam McMullen 15:47.33
90. Kevin O’Sullivan 15:47.53
60-meter hurdles
37. Taylor Bombard 9.47
1,600-meter relay
30. Marist A (Josh Lopez, Phil Krupka, John Kristie, Chris Coscio) 3:30.40
35. Marist B (Andrew James, Ben Windisch, Billy Posch, Tom Lipari) 3:34.74
Long jump
12. Jesse Aprile 6.17 meters (20 feet, 3 inches)
Triple jump
16. Jesse Aprile 12.62 meters (41 feet, 5 inches)
Weight throw
37. Sean Ellman 11.16 meters (36 feet, 7.5 inches)
Women’s results
DMR
6. Marist 12:20.04
Kathryn Sheehan, 1200, 3:51.3
Hayley Harnett, 400, 60.00
Briana Crowe, 800, 2:20.8
Jackie Gamboli, 1600, 5:07.7
Friday, January 28, 2011
BU Terrier results, Friday night
Overall, a pretty strong afternoon and evening for the ladies.
Special kudos and congrats to graduate student Brittany Burns for her phenomenal School Record in the Mile Run. She edged out former teammate Lisa D'Aniello's mark by just .03. Check her splits, as even as they come. Very impressive in any race, but especially in the mile. NICELY DONE!!!!
Will post Saturday results as soon as I can on Sunday.
BU Terrier Invitational
Friday, January 28, 2011
200-meter dash
38. Hayley Harnett 26.75
400-meter dash
27. Jackie Gamboli 1:01.10
800-meter run
22. Briana Crowe 2:20.50
33.2, 68.5 (35.3), 1:44.0 (35.5), 2:20.50 (36.50)
1,000-meter run
17. Jillian Corley 3:09.15
34.1, 70.7 (36.6), 1:49.3 (38.6), 2:29.0 (39.7), 3:09.15 (40.15)
Mile run
20. Brittany Burns 5:04.30 **school record (old record, 5:04.33, Lisa D’Aniello, 2008)
37.1, 76.1 (39.0), 1:54.2 (38.1), 2:32.1 (37.9), 3:10.6 (38.5), 3:48.9 (38.3), 4:26.9 (38.0), 5:04.30 (37.40)
47. Erin O’Reilly 5:21.25
38, 77 (39), 1:57 (40), 2:36 (39), 3:16 (40), 3:57 (41), 4:40 (43), 5:21.25 (41.25)
50. Julie Hudak 5:23.15
39, 78 (39), 1:57 (39), 2:37 (40), 3:18 (41), 3:58 (40), 4:40 (42), 5:23.13 (43.13)
52. Jillian Corley 5:25.72
38, 78 (40), 1:57 (39), 2:37 (40), 3:16 (39), 3:57 (41), 4:41 (44), 5:25.72 (44.72)
3,000-meter run
Kiersten Anderson 10:19.93
40, 81 (41), 2:01 (40), 2:42 (41), 3:23 (41)
4:03 (41), 4:44 (41), 5:26 (42), 6:08 (42), 6:51 (43)
7:33 (42), 8:16 (43), 8:58 (42), 9:40 (42), 10:19.93 (39.93)
1km: 3:23; 2km: 6:51 (3:28); 3km: 10:19.93 (3:28.93)
Katie Messina 10:37.30
40, 82 (42), 2:03 (41), 2:44 (41), 3:26 (42)
4:08 (42), 4:51 (43), 5:33 (42), 6:17 (45), 7:01 (44)
7:45 (44), 8:28 (43), 9:15 (45), 9:56 (41), 10:37.30 (41.30)
1km: 3:26; 2km: 7:01 (3:35); 3km: 10:37.30 (3:36.30)
Special kudos and congrats to graduate student Brittany Burns for her phenomenal School Record in the Mile Run. She edged out former teammate Lisa D'Aniello's mark by just .03. Check her splits, as even as they come. Very impressive in any race, but especially in the mile. NICELY DONE!!!!
Will post Saturday results as soon as I can on Sunday.
BU Terrier Invitational
Friday, January 28, 2011
200-meter dash
38. Hayley Harnett 26.75
400-meter dash
27. Jackie Gamboli 1:01.10
800-meter run
22. Briana Crowe 2:20.50
33.2, 68.5 (35.3), 1:44.0 (35.5), 2:20.50 (36.50)
1,000-meter run
17. Jillian Corley 3:09.15
34.1, 70.7 (36.6), 1:49.3 (38.6), 2:29.0 (39.7), 3:09.15 (40.15)
Mile run
20. Brittany Burns 5:04.30 **school record (old record, 5:04.33, Lisa D’Aniello, 2008)
37.1, 76.1 (39.0), 1:54.2 (38.1), 2:32.1 (37.9), 3:10.6 (38.5), 3:48.9 (38.3), 4:26.9 (38.0), 5:04.30 (37.40)
47. Erin O’Reilly 5:21.25
38, 77 (39), 1:57 (40), 2:36 (39), 3:16 (40), 3:57 (41), 4:40 (43), 5:21.25 (41.25)
50. Julie Hudak 5:23.15
39, 78 (39), 1:57 (39), 2:37 (40), 3:18 (41), 3:58 (40), 4:40 (42), 5:23.13 (43.13)
52. Jillian Corley 5:25.72
38, 78 (40), 1:57 (39), 2:37 (40), 3:16 (39), 3:57 (41), 4:41 (44), 5:25.72 (44.72)
3,000-meter run
Kiersten Anderson 10:19.93
40, 81 (41), 2:01 (40), 2:42 (41), 3:23 (41)
4:03 (41), 4:44 (41), 5:26 (42), 6:08 (42), 6:51 (43)
7:33 (42), 8:16 (43), 8:58 (42), 9:40 (42), 10:19.93 (39.93)
1km: 3:23; 2km: 6:51 (3:28); 3km: 10:19.93 (3:28.93)
Katie Messina 10:37.30
40, 82 (42), 2:03 (41), 2:44 (41), 3:26 (42)
4:08 (42), 4:51 (43), 5:33 (42), 6:17 (45), 7:01 (44)
7:45 (44), 8:28 (43), 9:15 (45), 9:56 (41), 10:37.30 (41.30)
1km: 3:26; 2km: 7:01 (3:35); 3km: 10:37.30 (3:36.30)
Thursday, January 27, 2011
A Van-tastic article
Several -- and I mean numerous -- alumni sent me the same link to an excellent New York Times blog post about Van Cortlandt Park. It is linked here.
The post really captures the old-school history of Vanny. I think it's great that so many of you were thoughtful enough to send me the link.
Many of you know how much I appreciate the history of the VCP 5-mile course. What I love (or, temporarily, "loved" since the current construction has laid waste to the original) about Vanny is that you can compare different generations of Marist Running, because the course layout (pre-construction) is basically the same.
Oh, I know all too well the refrain that former coach Rich Stevens used to tell me as our 1990s teams approached (and eventually eclipsed) his 1970s teams' Vanny school records: The course back in the day was much more challenging in terms of footing, etc. It was a mess. There were piles of sand all over the place. The course was not well groomed.
Yes! I know! I lived it!
I ran Vanny as a mediocre XC runner at Marist from the fall of 1982 through the fall of 1985. And though I did pass the "Rich Stevens Real Man XC Test" of breaking 30:00 on the VCP course, I did not do it by much (my memory is fuzzy, but I believe my PR to be in the 29:10 range ... not that it matters).
Even Coach Stevens finally admitted that our 2000-2008 team marks at Vanny blew away his still excellent teams from the 1970s -- better terrain notwithstanding.
Here's hoping that the "old" Vanny can be back in play, so we can continue these debates of which teams were better in the future.
For now, check out this fine homage to my favorite big chunk of real estate in the Bronx.
The post really captures the old-school history of Vanny. I think it's great that so many of you were thoughtful enough to send me the link.
Many of you know how much I appreciate the history of the VCP 5-mile course. What I love (or, temporarily, "loved" since the current construction has laid waste to the original) about Vanny is that you can compare different generations of Marist Running, because the course layout (pre-construction) is basically the same.
Oh, I know all too well the refrain that former coach Rich Stevens used to tell me as our 1990s teams approached (and eventually eclipsed) his 1970s teams' Vanny school records: The course back in the day was much more challenging in terms of footing, etc. It was a mess. There were piles of sand all over the place. The course was not well groomed.
Yes! I know! I lived it!
I ran Vanny as a mediocre XC runner at Marist from the fall of 1982 through the fall of 1985. And though I did pass the "Rich Stevens Real Man XC Test" of breaking 30:00 on the VCP course, I did not do it by much (my memory is fuzzy, but I believe my PR to be in the 29:10 range ... not that it matters).
Even Coach Stevens finally admitted that our 2000-2008 team marks at Vanny blew away his still excellent teams from the 1970s -- better terrain notwithstanding.
Here's hoping that the "old" Vanny can be back in play, so we can continue these debates of which teams were better in the future.
For now, check out this fine homage to my favorite big chunk of real estate in the Bronx.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Why Gil Meche matters
Unless you are a serious baseball fan, you've probably never heard of Gil Meche, who just surprisingly retired from the Kansas City Royals. Meche had a relatively long and statistically mediocre career as a starting pitcher.
Some early promise enabled him to cash in on what was considered by most an ill-advised big contract by the otherwise frugal Royals. Meche struggled with injuries for much of his career. Recently, he made the bold move of leaving $12 million in guaranteed salary on the table to retire.
Was he heroic? Not necessarily. But he sure was true to himself. He made riches that most of us cannot imagine, and he chose not to be greedy. He was honest with himself and with his team, and he left a whole boatload of money behind, when he easily could have cashed it in for one more year as a washed-up relief pitcher on Marist SID Mike Ferraro's favorite team.
Good for him. It's a cool story, written by excellent New York Times baseball writer Tyler Kepner, and I urge you to take a few minutes now, click on this link, and ponder how unusually noble this modern-day athlete truly is.
I know this has nothing to do with Marist Running. But as the winter trudges forward, thoughts of baseball spring training in a few weeks warm my heart. And I felt it was a good story under the subject of "object lessons." Or something like that.
Some early promise enabled him to cash in on what was considered by most an ill-advised big contract by the otherwise frugal Royals. Meche struggled with injuries for much of his career. Recently, he made the bold move of leaving $12 million in guaranteed salary on the table to retire.
Was he heroic? Not necessarily. But he sure was true to himself. He made riches that most of us cannot imagine, and he chose not to be greedy. He was honest with himself and with his team, and he left a whole boatload of money behind, when he easily could have cashed it in for one more year as a washed-up relief pitcher on Marist SID Mike Ferraro's favorite team.
Good for him. It's a cool story, written by excellent New York Times baseball writer Tyler Kepner, and I urge you to take a few minutes now, click on this link, and ponder how unusually noble this modern-day athlete truly is.
I know this has nothing to do with Marist Running. But as the winter trudges forward, thoughts of baseball spring training in a few weeks warm my heart. And I felt it was a good story under the subject of "object lessons." Or something like that.
Random notes ...
--Nice workouts both Tuesday and Wednesday by all groups -- men and women, across the board. As luck would have it, we were able to stagger the groups so that the organized chaos was very tolerable for everyone involved. A hearty "nicely done" to one and all.
--I have some sort of fancy new phonemail training on Thursday from 2-3 p.m. If anyone is looking for me at practice time, that's where I'll be. I will see everyone after I am done being trained on phonemail, which has been all but rendered obsolete anyway since most of us have/use exclusively our cell phones.
--Bus departures for this weekend: BU/Terrier, Friday, 9:30 a.m. Mets, Saturday, 6:30 a.m.
--Excuse forms: Between add/drop and the new banner system, excuse forms for Friday's travel may not be available till practice time on Thursday. I know, I know: That's no "excuse," but it is what it is. We'll streamline the system for future Friday travels. Please communicate with your professors accordingly.
--For fellow weather geeks out there, please check out midhudsonweather.com, my new favorite Web site.
--My class cancellation predictions are as follows: Wednesday night classes (see ya!); possibly early Thursday classes (8 a.m. and 9:30 a.m., see ya!). But don't count on it or quote me on it. This "major storm" seems to be fizzling by the minute. For details, see midhudsonweather.com.
--The proposed men's practice time debate is heating up, and the poll seems to be generating moderate interest. There is talk of a formal debate with AJ taking the pro-11 a.m. side, and Schanz (God help us) taking the pro-2 p.m. side. Stay tuned for details, this could be entertaining.
--And lastly, if you are looking for interesting weather information, please go to midhudsonweather.com. Oh wait. Did I say that already?
--I have some sort of fancy new phonemail training on Thursday from 2-3 p.m. If anyone is looking for me at practice time, that's where I'll be. I will see everyone after I am done being trained on phonemail, which has been all but rendered obsolete anyway since most of us have/use exclusively our cell phones.
--Bus departures for this weekend: BU/Terrier, Friday, 9:30 a.m. Mets, Saturday, 6:30 a.m.
--Excuse forms: Between add/drop and the new banner system, excuse forms for Friday's travel may not be available till practice time on Thursday. I know, I know: That's no "excuse," but it is what it is. We'll streamline the system for future Friday travels. Please communicate with your professors accordingly.
--For fellow weather geeks out there, please check out midhudsonweather.com, my new favorite Web site.
--My class cancellation predictions are as follows: Wednesday night classes (see ya!); possibly early Thursday classes (8 a.m. and 9:30 a.m., see ya!). But don't count on it or quote me on it. This "major storm" seems to be fizzling by the minute. For details, see midhudsonweather.com.
--The proposed men's practice time debate is heating up, and the poll seems to be generating moderate interest. There is talk of a formal debate with AJ taking the pro-11 a.m. side, and Schanz (God help us) taking the pro-2 p.m. side. Stay tuned for details, this could be entertaining.
--And lastly, if you are looking for interesting weather information, please go to midhudsonweather.com. Oh wait. Did I say that already?
Monday, January 24, 2011
GBTC Invitational results
Brrrrr. Has the temperature risen above 0 yet?
Here are highlights and results from Sunday's meet. Judging from texts and talks with Coach Chuck and Coach Terry, it was a solid meet and would have been a great meet for our men's team to attend. Next year ...
Anyway, having not been there myself, here is the information I have collected. If there are any inaccuracies, let me know.
Highlights from Coach Chuck:
--Season-best distances for the three triple jumpers
--Both relays placed second, with 4x220 doing so despite one leg being tripped during handoff
--Elizabeth O’Brien and Rachel Bremer had collegiate bests in the 3,000 run
--Dayna McLaughlin ran well in the mile
Greater Boston Track Club Invitational
Harvard University
Sunday, January 23, 2011
60-meter dash
16. Amanda Luccarelli 8.49
22. Meaghan Cocca 8.64
200-meter dash
35. Ailish Rowley 29.19
49. Rachael Eichacker 29.73
400-meter dash, Invitational section
4. Hayley Harnett 1:01.85
400-meter dash
9. Colleen Meenan 1:03.57
11. Kelley Hanifin 1:03.94
14. Nicole Weir 1:04.21
18. Christina Turigiano 1:04.62
19. Ailish Rowley 1:04.63
25. Briana Crowe 1:05.44
800-meter run
8. Briana Crowe 2:24.66
11. Julie Hudak 2:31.06
14. Tara Nuccitelli 2:33.87
19. Laura Lindsley 2:34.67
20. Rachael Peterson 2:34.74
Mile run
4. Jackie Gamboli 5:14.21
8. Kathryn Sheehan 5:18.95
11. Erin O’Reilly 5:22.93
16. Julie Hudak 5:26.63
17. Dayna McLaughlin 5:29.35
32. Kelley Gould 5:48.28
33. Allyson O’Brien 5:49.07
48. Colleen Smith 6:02.91
3,000-meter run, Invitational section
11. Katie Messina 10:41.02
3,000-meter run
10. Elizabeth O’Brien 11:34.15
11. Rachel Bremer 11:44.54
13. Miy Mahran 11:48.79
17. Rachel Lichtenwalner 12:16.81
4x220-yard relay
2. Marist (Cocca, Harnett, Luccarelli, Turigiano) 1:54.23
4x440-yard relay
2. Marist (Gamboli, Hanifin, Meenan, Weir) 4:15.57
Long jump
7. Kristen Vogel 4.81 meters
16. Shannon Vogel 4.45 meters
17. Brooke Kristensen 4.33 meters
Triple jump
9. Kristen Vogel 10.13 meters
10. Shannon Vogel 10.07 meters
11. Brooke Kristensen 10.00 meters
Here are highlights and results from Sunday's meet. Judging from texts and talks with Coach Chuck and Coach Terry, it was a solid meet and would have been a great meet for our men's team to attend. Next year ...
Anyway, having not been there myself, here is the information I have collected. If there are any inaccuracies, let me know.
Highlights from Coach Chuck:
--Season-best distances for the three triple jumpers
--Both relays placed second, with 4x220 doing so despite one leg being tripped during handoff
--Elizabeth O’Brien and Rachel Bremer had collegiate bests in the 3,000 run
--Dayna McLaughlin ran well in the mile
Greater Boston Track Club Invitational
Harvard University
Sunday, January 23, 2011
60-meter dash
16. Amanda Luccarelli 8.49
22. Meaghan Cocca 8.64
200-meter dash
35. Ailish Rowley 29.19
49. Rachael Eichacker 29.73
400-meter dash, Invitational section
4. Hayley Harnett 1:01.85
400-meter dash
9. Colleen Meenan 1:03.57
11. Kelley Hanifin 1:03.94
14. Nicole Weir 1:04.21
18. Christina Turigiano 1:04.62
19. Ailish Rowley 1:04.63
25. Briana Crowe 1:05.44
800-meter run
8. Briana Crowe 2:24.66
11. Julie Hudak 2:31.06
14. Tara Nuccitelli 2:33.87
19. Laura Lindsley 2:34.67
20. Rachael Peterson 2:34.74
Mile run
4. Jackie Gamboli 5:14.21
8. Kathryn Sheehan 5:18.95
11. Erin O’Reilly 5:22.93
16. Julie Hudak 5:26.63
17. Dayna McLaughlin 5:29.35
32. Kelley Gould 5:48.28
33. Allyson O’Brien 5:49.07
48. Colleen Smith 6:02.91
3,000-meter run, Invitational section
11. Katie Messina 10:41.02
3,000-meter run
10. Elizabeth O’Brien 11:34.15
11. Rachel Bremer 11:44.54
13. Miy Mahran 11:48.79
17. Rachel Lichtenwalner 12:16.81
4x220-yard relay
2. Marist (Cocca, Harnett, Luccarelli, Turigiano) 1:54.23
4x440-yard relay
2. Marist (Gamboli, Hanifin, Meenan, Weir) 4:15.57
Long jump
7. Kristen Vogel 4.81 meters
16. Shannon Vogel 4.45 meters
17. Brooke Kristensen 4.33 meters
Triple jump
9. Kristen Vogel 10.13 meters
10. Shannon Vogel 10.07 meters
11. Brooke Kristensen 10.00 meters
Saturday, January 22, 2011
A matter of degree
Went for an hour run with Fast Tony this morning through Poughkeepsie. Walkway was closed, so we revisited some old city loops that I used to do all the time with Mr. Bucket.
Temperature was 2 degrees, but no wind so it was really not bad at all. Tony mentioned a funny little statistic: Several times each winter, the number of miles he runs is greater than the number of degrees Fahrenheit on the thermometer. This happens for him frequently on his weekend long runs, which now are around 15-16 miles. He said for it to happen on one of his maintenance runs like this was rare indeed.
Being a stat geek, this of course got me thinking. Who in the Marist Running universe could have the greatest differential of miles run and degrees? First one that comes to mind is our boy Rolek, who regularly knocks out 20-milers. Of course, living in the balmy Garden State, the differential is not often that great. However, when he is in frigid Mid-Hudson Valley visiting Jess, well there’s some potential there.
Programming note: I will not be attending GBTC this weekend. I will miss being there for the women’s team, but I have some family business to attend to in New Jersey, and this is quite possibly the last weekend opportunity for quite some time. I will post results as soon as I can; splits I cannot guarantee.
And oh yeah: Another big winter storm brewing for next week?
Temperature was 2 degrees, but no wind so it was really not bad at all. Tony mentioned a funny little statistic: Several times each winter, the number of miles he runs is greater than the number of degrees Fahrenheit on the thermometer. This happens for him frequently on his weekend long runs, which now are around 15-16 miles. He said for it to happen on one of his maintenance runs like this was rare indeed.
Being a stat geek, this of course got me thinking. Who in the Marist Running universe could have the greatest differential of miles run and degrees? First one that comes to mind is our boy Rolek, who regularly knocks out 20-milers. Of course, living in the balmy Garden State, the differential is not often that great. However, when he is in frigid Mid-Hudson Valley visiting Jess, well there’s some potential there.
Programming note: I will not be attending GBTC this weekend. I will miss being there for the women’s team, but I have some family business to attend to in New Jersey, and this is quite possibly the last weekend opportunity for quite some time. I will post results as soon as I can; splits I cannot guarantee.
And oh yeah: Another big winter storm brewing for next week?
Friday, January 21, 2011
Practice times
Over the years, we have toyed with the idea of different practice times. Right now, our practice times of 2 p.m. each weekday – except for 11 a.m. on Wednesday – has been set in stone for the distance-running team for as long as I can remember.
The idea of practicing earlier, in the morning, is one that has always intrigued me. I have felt there are a few compelling reasons why it might work. But, it has usually met with a combination of resistance and/or indifference, and I have left it at that. And generally, the idea of a different practice time has not garnered much traction among the ones it affects the most, and that is the current team members.
Until now.
Several men’s distance runners have expressed interest in a change to 11 a.m. on all days – not just Wednesday – for practice. While I will not make the command decision, yet, to change to that time, there are several compelling reasons why it’s a pretty good idea:
--Doubling. By practicing essentially midday, this eliminates the need for early-morning doubles. All doubles can be done in the late afternoon/evening. Translation: No more 6:30 a.m. practices! That’s not a bad thing.
--Lifting/core/drills. Can now be done after practice in the afternoon after practice if there are no other class conflicts. No rushing to grab dinner.
--Class scheduling. For science majors with afternoon labs, there would be no more conflicts. In addition, it allows those that want to have afternoon classes (2-3:15 and 3:30-4:45) to now take them.
--Yeah, it’s earlier than 2 in the afternoon, but it’s not so early that you won’t be awake. There should not be an increased injury risk with this time, as opposed to, say, 8 a.m. practices (which I would LOVE but I won’t even propose that …).
--For early season XC when we are still dealing with summer heat (hard to fathom that now), the 2 p.m. timeframe is the heat of the day and peak sunshine. Sure, 11 a.m. is still warm, but it’s not as intense as 2 p.m. Generally, midday is pretty temperate year-round.
--From a personal standpoint, it will enable me to help out Coach Chuck even more with transportation and coaching of the women’s team. Now, we can have 2 vans and coaches for those practices at 2 p.m. I will basically be working practices all day, but that's OK.
As with any major change, it will take some mental and physical adjustments. You will have to adapt your eating patterns. But again, it’s not like guys have perfected that through the years: A lot of times guys are cramming in a late lunch at 12:30, and then their stomachs are upset at 2 p.m. practice. Also, we already practice at 11 a.m. each Wednesday, so moving it there every day is not as foreign as, say, 8 a.m.
Note that the proposed practice time change is NOT DEFINITE and NOT FINALIZED. The purpose of this post is to generate discussion, and even a topic for a poll question, which I have not had in a long while.
Also note that this ONLY affects men’s distance runners in the fall semester, if we were to do it. Coach Horton will continue to meet sprinters at North Field or Vassar in the afternoons, during the fall. And Coach Chuck obviously has to continue with afternoon practice because of his teaching schedule. If we do it, and if we like it, we can consider moving that practice time permanently to 11 a.m.
What do you think? If you are a current team member, let me know in person. If you are an alum, parent or interested party, feel free to vote in the poll (well, current team members can do that too) or e-mail me at runhed246@hotmail.com. I’d like to hear what you think. We do not need to make a definite decision on this right away, but we need to make up our collective minds in time for fall 2011 registration, which is later this spring.
The idea of practicing earlier, in the morning, is one that has always intrigued me. I have felt there are a few compelling reasons why it might work. But, it has usually met with a combination of resistance and/or indifference, and I have left it at that. And generally, the idea of a different practice time has not garnered much traction among the ones it affects the most, and that is the current team members.
Until now.
Several men’s distance runners have expressed interest in a change to 11 a.m. on all days – not just Wednesday – for practice. While I will not make the command decision, yet, to change to that time, there are several compelling reasons why it’s a pretty good idea:
--Doubling. By practicing essentially midday, this eliminates the need for early-morning doubles. All doubles can be done in the late afternoon/evening. Translation: No more 6:30 a.m. practices! That’s not a bad thing.
--Lifting/core/drills. Can now be done after practice in the afternoon after practice if there are no other class conflicts. No rushing to grab dinner.
--Class scheduling. For science majors with afternoon labs, there would be no more conflicts. In addition, it allows those that want to have afternoon classes (2-3:15 and 3:30-4:45) to now take them.
--Yeah, it’s earlier than 2 in the afternoon, but it’s not so early that you won’t be awake. There should not be an increased injury risk with this time, as opposed to, say, 8 a.m. practices (which I would LOVE but I won’t even propose that …).
--For early season XC when we are still dealing with summer heat (hard to fathom that now), the 2 p.m. timeframe is the heat of the day and peak sunshine. Sure, 11 a.m. is still warm, but it’s not as intense as 2 p.m. Generally, midday is pretty temperate year-round.
--From a personal standpoint, it will enable me to help out Coach Chuck even more with transportation and coaching of the women’s team. Now, we can have 2 vans and coaches for those practices at 2 p.m. I will basically be working practices all day, but that's OK.
As with any major change, it will take some mental and physical adjustments. You will have to adapt your eating patterns. But again, it’s not like guys have perfected that through the years: A lot of times guys are cramming in a late lunch at 12:30, and then their stomachs are upset at 2 p.m. practice. Also, we already practice at 11 a.m. each Wednesday, so moving it there every day is not as foreign as, say, 8 a.m.
Note that the proposed practice time change is NOT DEFINITE and NOT FINALIZED. The purpose of this post is to generate discussion, and even a topic for a poll question, which I have not had in a long while.
Also note that this ONLY affects men’s distance runners in the fall semester, if we were to do it. Coach Horton will continue to meet sprinters at North Field or Vassar in the afternoons, during the fall. And Coach Chuck obviously has to continue with afternoon practice because of his teaching schedule. If we do it, and if we like it, we can consider moving that practice time permanently to 11 a.m.
What do you think? If you are a current team member, let me know in person. If you are an alum, parent or interested party, feel free to vote in the poll (well, current team members can do that too) or e-mail me at runhed246@hotmail.com. I’d like to hear what you think. We do not need to make a definite decision on this right away, but we need to make up our collective minds in time for fall 2011 registration, which is later this spring.
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Indoor track scheduling update
Here’s a quick update on the remainder of our indoor track season …
Sunday, January 23: GBTC Invitational, Harvard. This meet will be attended by the Marist women’s team only – men will have the weekend off. We look forward to entering the Land of Mike G as his fine club hosts a great meet.
Friday and Saturday, January 28-29: Terrier Invitational, Boston University. The men’s team will be attending this, as well as a handful of women’s team members – a DMR and an individual or two.
Saturday, January 29: Metropolitan Championships, Armory. The majority of the women’s team will be attending this meet.
Friday and Saturday, February 4-5: New Balance Collegiate Invitational, Armory. Just a few select individuals and possibly relays (DMRs, most likely) will be in attendance on both days.
Friday and Saturday, February 11-12: Valentine Invitational, Boston University. The women’s team competes on Friday and the men’s team competes on Saturday.
Friday, February 18: MAAC Championships, Armory. Evening meet starting at 5 p.m.
Friday, February 25: Armory Collegiate Challenge, Armory. This meet was formerly the NYU Fastrack, but NYU cannot host due to a scheduling conflict, so the Armory is hosting a similar meet. We will utilize this meet as a “last chance” qualifier for any individuals or relays that are close to ECAC/IC4A marks.
Saturday and Sunday, March 5-6: IC4A (BU) and ECAC (Reggie Lewis) Championships in Boston. For qualifiers only.
So as you can see, it’s a busy few weeks ahead. I hope this information clarifies things for alumni and other fans that might want to attend. For further time/meet schedules and other details, call/text me or email me at runhed246@hotmail.com.
Sunday, January 23: GBTC Invitational, Harvard. This meet will be attended by the Marist women’s team only – men will have the weekend off. We look forward to entering the Land of Mike G as his fine club hosts a great meet.
Friday and Saturday, January 28-29: Terrier Invitational, Boston University. The men’s team will be attending this, as well as a handful of women’s team members – a DMR and an individual or two.
Saturday, January 29: Metropolitan Championships, Armory. The majority of the women’s team will be attending this meet.
Friday and Saturday, February 4-5: New Balance Collegiate Invitational, Armory. Just a few select individuals and possibly relays (DMRs, most likely) will be in attendance on both days.
Friday and Saturday, February 11-12: Valentine Invitational, Boston University. The women’s team competes on Friday and the men’s team competes on Saturday.
Friday, February 18: MAAC Championships, Armory. Evening meet starting at 5 p.m.
Friday, February 25: Armory Collegiate Challenge, Armory. This meet was formerly the NYU Fastrack, but NYU cannot host due to a scheduling conflict, so the Armory is hosting a similar meet. We will utilize this meet as a “last chance” qualifier for any individuals or relays that are close to ECAC/IC4A marks.
Saturday and Sunday, March 5-6: IC4A (BU) and ECAC (Reggie Lewis) Championships in Boston. For qualifiers only.
So as you can see, it’s a busy few weeks ahead. I hope this information clarifies things for alumni and other fans that might want to attend. For further time/meet schedules and other details, call/text me or email me at runhed246@hotmail.com.
Mid-winter musings
Thanks to my southern pals Steve and Mark for pointing out that they either a. just completed a 5.5-mile run on the beach or b. just completed a group run after work in 77-degree temperatures in sunny Florida (“a little too warm for my blood,’’ he reported; Thanks. Bro.)
Yeah. You win. As we ricochet from snow to ice and back to snow, the warmer climate pals get to gloat. You win. You earned it. Nicely done.
Other Marist coaches have reacted with empathy as they see our rugged athletes slip-sliding through campus miles (we won’t let them venture off campus on slippery days), do endless laps in McCann or battle for precious time on the jam-packed treadmill scene. “How do you do it?” they ask. One day at a time. Adapt on the fly.
Yeah, it might be tough this time of year. But as you see, our upcoming schedule is packed with exciting and competitive meets. Even those distance runners not racing much indoors have plenty of motivation for outdoor racing on road and track. There is plenty of reason to be fired up, despite “winter storm warnings,” “wind chill advisories” and the like.
And hey: Things are looking up! We are gaining about 2 minutes of daylight each day. February is right around the corner. Little League signups are next week. Pitchers and catchers report soon.
And so, my warm-weather friends, enjoy your nice weather. It’s not nice here, that’s for sure. But that’s OK!
Yeah. You win. As we ricochet from snow to ice and back to snow, the warmer climate pals get to gloat. You win. You earned it. Nicely done.
Other Marist coaches have reacted with empathy as they see our rugged athletes slip-sliding through campus miles (we won’t let them venture off campus on slippery days), do endless laps in McCann or battle for precious time on the jam-packed treadmill scene. “How do you do it?” they ask. One day at a time. Adapt on the fly.
Yeah, it might be tough this time of year. But as you see, our upcoming schedule is packed with exciting and competitive meets. Even those distance runners not racing much indoors have plenty of motivation for outdoor racing on road and track. There is plenty of reason to be fired up, despite “winter storm warnings,” “wind chill advisories” and the like.
And hey: Things are looking up! We are gaining about 2 minutes of daylight each day. February is right around the corner. Little League signups are next week. Pitchers and catchers report soon.
And so, my warm-weather friends, enjoy your nice weather. It’s not nice here, that’s for sure. But that’s OK!
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Ice, ice baby
Today was pure mayhem in the McCann Center track. Every -- and I mean every -- men's distance group was working out. That's close to 30 men! On top of that, many women who worked out on Monday were getting their laps in on the track. And several other guys who were not working out were doing laps. And then, the sprint crew came in toward the tail end of this scene.
It was a three-ring track circus, and it was crazy.
Fortunately, everyone peacefully co-existed and no one got hurt. A minor miracle.
The reason for the sudden interest in this rather unspectacular 160-meter oval was the nasty "wintry mix" that blasted our area with about 4 inches of snow, followed by freezing rain and then finally ice. Ice! Nothing worse than a coating of ice.
Walking out to my car after practice was pure adventure. I tend to be a klutz anyway -- I've been known to trip and fall doing something as innocuous as walking out to my mailbox in broad daylight. Throw in a sheet of ice and, well, it was one nervious 10-minute skate to the car.
The workouts went well, as we continue to plod through this winter. A quick check of my favorite weather Web sites indicates another potential snowstorm on Friday, another one next week, interspersed with Arctic chill.
I'm not one to complain about this stuff. But I will say this: Give me snow and cold any day over ice, ice baby ...
It was a three-ring track circus, and it was crazy.
Fortunately, everyone peacefully co-existed and no one got hurt. A minor miracle.
The reason for the sudden interest in this rather unspectacular 160-meter oval was the nasty "wintry mix" that blasted our area with about 4 inches of snow, followed by freezing rain and then finally ice. Ice! Nothing worse than a coating of ice.
Walking out to my car after practice was pure adventure. I tend to be a klutz anyway -- I've been known to trip and fall doing something as innocuous as walking out to my mailbox in broad daylight. Throw in a sheet of ice and, well, it was one nervious 10-minute skate to the car.
The workouts went well, as we continue to plod through this winter. A quick check of my favorite weather Web sites indicates another potential snowstorm on Friday, another one next week, interspersed with Arctic chill.
I'm not one to complain about this stuff. But I will say this: Give me snow and cold any day over ice, ice baby ...
Monday, January 17, 2011
It's growing on me
Update, 1.18.11: As per request, above photo taken on Saturday, 1.08.11, at FA 50km race ...
The reaction from team members just arriving on campus after the intersession away has been the same.
Wow. Coach. The beard!
I have not shaved since Thanksgiving morning. For those keeping score at home, that was many weeks ago. The plan is to try to make this Mountain Man look last until the end of indoor track -- God willing, IC4As, March 6, Boston. We'll see if I can make it that far.
For now, this is the longest I've ever grown my facial hair.
Someone asked me if the beard was itchy and uncomfortable.
My answer, of course: "Nah. It's growing on me."
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Elasticity
In and out of focus, time turns elastic
I don’t recall it exactly, but I’m pretty certain back in the day – you know, six or seven years ago now (wow, has it been that long?) – Decker and I were talking about music, and Big Geoff was trying to get me interested in the band Phish. For some reason, I never “bit” in terms of my interest in Phish (get it?).
Well, thanks to my sharing nephew in New Jersey, I now have a lot of Phish music on my iPod. This morning on my bleary-eyed jog, the Phish song “Time Turns Elastic” came on and got me through a little more than a mile (remember, I’m slow; it’s a long song). Great song! I love this song! As I was listening to these lyrics, I could not help but to smile and to think of the night before in the Armory.
In and out of focus, time turns elastic
In and out of focus: Standing down on the other side of the Armory from the big scoreboard, my eyes strain to see the times. Trusty sidekick Schab with his young eyes is able to spot clearly what I see a bit more fuzzy – the times on the scoreboard. (Side note: At the urging of my wife, I finally got a complete eye exam a few weeks ago, my first ever in my 46.5 years on this planet. The verdict: I still have 20-20 vision, but could probably use over-the-counter reading glasses for small print. Or, I can just ask Schab to be my long-distance eyes at the Armory)
Time turns elastic: Ah. Finally, the point of this post. In the 5km races last night, we had three Marist Alums running, representing three different generations of Marist Distance: David Raucci (Class of 2010); Justin Harris (Class of 2007); Mike Nehr (Class of 2002). In stark contrast, the current Running Red Foxes were a triumvirate of freshmen – Kenny Walshak, Ryan Scrudato, Kevin O’Sullivan.
The freshmen ran great in their first collegiate 5ks – and in Scrudato and O’Sullivan, their first 5k track races ever. All ran personal-best times. Walshak PRed by 21 seconds and nearly broke 15:00 for the first time. His time meets the USA Junior standard, but Kenny made the mistake of being born a few weeks too soon (or too late?) and just misses the age requirement for juniors. Ah, well.
Meanwhile, our alums still proved to be track tough. David is in heavy marathon training, but still had enough wheels to break 15:00. He looked smooth and strong throughout. Mike battled hard in the seeded section before succumbing to cramps. Too bad. The Babylon boys were running well together (Side note: In separate conversations later, you could see a mutual respect was forged; Kenny said to me: “Too bad about Mike (cramps), he’s a tough runner.” Mike said this to me: “That Ken is a machine out there.” Nice.)
Jut was the big question mark. Sure, he is a professional triathlete these days, and we’re very proud of that. He’s always very, very fit. But even he was unsure of how his current fitness level would translate to the track for a 5km. He was in the slower section with Scrudato and O’Sullivan. I was hoping they would cruise at 5:00 pace for as long as possible. After some uneven early laps, Jut settled into 37s and eventually stepped out with a great negative-split effort.
Time turns elastic. Instead of 2011, it was back to the mid-2000s. We’re at the Armory. Jut’s wearing his Marist jersey. He’s running hard. He’s running tough. He’s looking at me from behind his glasses, wanting to hear that his splits are where they should be: 37, I say, right on, looking good. An almost imperceptible nod, and Jut increases the pace.
Just race. He puts his head down and races harder. Generations of Marist Running blend into one, once again, at a nearly deserted Armory.
In and out of focus. My eyes are bleary from nearly 12 hours in the ancient building, with a van drive home still to come. But after a long day, we don’t mind at all.
In and out of focus, time turns elastic
Here are the Alumni Racing Team splits …
5. David Raucci 14:58.92
35, 72 (37), 1:48 (36), 2:22 (34), 2:58 (36)
3:34 (36), 4:09 (35), 4:45 (36), 5:22 (37), 5:57 (35)
6:34 (37), 7:09 (35), 7:45 (36), 8:20 (35), 8:56 (36)
9:32 (36), 10:08 (36), 10:44 (36), 11:26 (38), 11:56 (30)
12:32 (36), 13:09 (37), 13:46 (37), 14:23 (37), 14:58.92 (35.92)
1km: 2:58 ; 2km: 5:57 (2:59); 8:56 (2:59); 11:56 (3:00); 14:58.92 (3:02.92)
10. Justin Harris 15:16.81
35, 74 (39), 1:53 (39), 2:30 (37), 3:07 (37)
3:44 (37), 4:20 (36), 4:57 (37), 5:33 (37), 6:09 (36)
6:46 (37), 7:23 (37), 7:59 (36), 5:36 (37), 9:14 (38)
9:50 (36), 10:27 (37), 11:04 (37), 11:41 (37), 12:18 (37)
12:55 (37), 13:32 (37), 14:07 (35), 14:42 (35), 15:16.81 (34.81)
1km: 3:07; 2km: 6:09 (3:02); 3km: 9:14 (3:05); 4km: 12:18 (3:04); 15:16.81 (2:58.81)
I don’t recall it exactly, but I’m pretty certain back in the day – you know, six or seven years ago now (wow, has it been that long?) – Decker and I were talking about music, and Big Geoff was trying to get me interested in the band Phish. For some reason, I never “bit” in terms of my interest in Phish (get it?).
Well, thanks to my sharing nephew in New Jersey, I now have a lot of Phish music on my iPod. This morning on my bleary-eyed jog, the Phish song “Time Turns Elastic” came on and got me through a little more than a mile (remember, I’m slow; it’s a long song). Great song! I love this song! As I was listening to these lyrics, I could not help but to smile and to think of the night before in the Armory.
In and out of focus, time turns elastic
In and out of focus: Standing down on the other side of the Armory from the big scoreboard, my eyes strain to see the times. Trusty sidekick Schab with his young eyes is able to spot clearly what I see a bit more fuzzy – the times on the scoreboard. (Side note: At the urging of my wife, I finally got a complete eye exam a few weeks ago, my first ever in my 46.5 years on this planet. The verdict: I still have 20-20 vision, but could probably use over-the-counter reading glasses for small print. Or, I can just ask Schab to be my long-distance eyes at the Armory)
Time turns elastic: Ah. Finally, the point of this post. In the 5km races last night, we had three Marist Alums running, representing three different generations of Marist Distance: David Raucci (Class of 2010); Justin Harris (Class of 2007); Mike Nehr (Class of 2002). In stark contrast, the current Running Red Foxes were a triumvirate of freshmen – Kenny Walshak, Ryan Scrudato, Kevin O’Sullivan.
The freshmen ran great in their first collegiate 5ks – and in Scrudato and O’Sullivan, their first 5k track races ever. All ran personal-best times. Walshak PRed by 21 seconds and nearly broke 15:00 for the first time. His time meets the USA Junior standard, but Kenny made the mistake of being born a few weeks too soon (or too late?) and just misses the age requirement for juniors. Ah, well.
Meanwhile, our alums still proved to be track tough. David is in heavy marathon training, but still had enough wheels to break 15:00. He looked smooth and strong throughout. Mike battled hard in the seeded section before succumbing to cramps. Too bad. The Babylon boys were running well together (Side note: In separate conversations later, you could see a mutual respect was forged; Kenny said to me: “Too bad about Mike (cramps), he’s a tough runner.” Mike said this to me: “That Ken is a machine out there.” Nice.)
Jut was the big question mark. Sure, he is a professional triathlete these days, and we’re very proud of that. He’s always very, very fit. But even he was unsure of how his current fitness level would translate to the track for a 5km. He was in the slower section with Scrudato and O’Sullivan. I was hoping they would cruise at 5:00 pace for as long as possible. After some uneven early laps, Jut settled into 37s and eventually stepped out with a great negative-split effort.
Time turns elastic. Instead of 2011, it was back to the mid-2000s. We’re at the Armory. Jut’s wearing his Marist jersey. He’s running hard. He’s running tough. He’s looking at me from behind his glasses, wanting to hear that his splits are where they should be: 37, I say, right on, looking good. An almost imperceptible nod, and Jut increases the pace.
Just race. He puts his head down and races harder. Generations of Marist Running blend into one, once again, at a nearly deserted Armory.
In and out of focus. My eyes are bleary from nearly 12 hours in the ancient building, with a van drive home still to come. But after a long day, we don’t mind at all.
In and out of focus, time turns elastic
Here are the Alumni Racing Team splits …
5. David Raucci 14:58.92
35, 72 (37), 1:48 (36), 2:22 (34), 2:58 (36)
3:34 (36), 4:09 (35), 4:45 (36), 5:22 (37), 5:57 (35)
6:34 (37), 7:09 (35), 7:45 (36), 8:20 (35), 8:56 (36)
9:32 (36), 10:08 (36), 10:44 (36), 11:26 (38), 11:56 (30)
12:32 (36), 13:09 (37), 13:46 (37), 14:23 (37), 14:58.92 (35.92)
1km: 2:58 ; 2km: 5:57 (2:59); 8:56 (2:59); 11:56 (3:00); 14:58.92 (3:02.92)
10. Justin Harris 15:16.81
35, 74 (39), 1:53 (39), 2:30 (37), 3:07 (37)
3:44 (37), 4:20 (36), 4:57 (37), 5:33 (37), 6:09 (36)
6:46 (37), 7:23 (37), 7:59 (36), 5:36 (37), 9:14 (38)
9:50 (36), 10:27 (37), 11:04 (37), 11:41 (37), 12:18 (37)
12:55 (37), 13:32 (37), 14:07 (35), 14:42 (35), 15:16.81 (34.81)
1km: 3:07; 2km: 6:09 (3:02); 3km: 9:14 (3:05); 4km: 12:18 (3:04); 15:16.81 (2:58.81)
Gotham Cup, men's results and splits
NYC Gotham Cup
January 14, 2011
Men’s results
60-meter dash
49. Mike McCloskey 7.48
57. Darren Bushey 7.53
74. Neal Viets 7.96
400-meter dash
55. John Kristie 53.56
63. Chris Coscio 54.10
64. Mike Clifford 54.31
800-meter run
7. Will Griffin 1:57.67
28, 58 (30), 1:27 (29), 1:57.67 (30.67)
11. Matt Panebianco 1:58.19
27, 57 (30), 1:27 (30), 1:58.19 (31.19)
19. Kyle Havard 2:00.09
28.7, 58.6 (29.9), 1:29.3 (30.7), 2:00.09 (30.89)
1,000-meter run
42. Isaiah Miller 2:45.56
29.9, 62.9 (33.0), 1:37.7 (34.8), 2:12.7 (35.0), 2:45.56 (32.86)
Mile run
5. Arquimedes DelaCruz 4:25.19
34, 68 (34), 1:41 (33), 2:14 (34), 2:48 (34), 3:22 (34), 3:55 (33), 4:25.19 (30.19)
7. Billy Posch 4:25.88
34, 67 (33), 1:40 (33), 2:13 (33), 2:47 (33), 3:21 (34), 3:54 (33), 4:25.88 (31.88)
44. Chris Reynolds 4:40.78
32, 67.2 (35.2), 1:42.0 (34.8), 2:16.7 (34.7), 2:52.2 (35.5), 3:28.4 (36.2), 4:04.4 (36.0), 4:40.78 (36.38)
3,000-meter run
19. Conor Shelley 8:48.85
35, 68 (33), 1:42 (34), 2:17 (35), 2:51 (34)
3:25 (34), 4:00 (35), 4:35 (35), 5:11 (36), 5:46 (35)
6:22 (36), 6:59 (37), 7:35 (36), 8:12 (37), 8:48.85 (36.85)
1km: 2:51; 2km: 5:46 (2:55); 3km: 8:48.85 (3:02.85)
58. Nick Salek 9:33.74
33 (!), 70 (37), 1:48 (38), 2:25 (37), 3:04 (39)
3:41 (37), 4:18 (37), 4:57 (39), 5:35 (38), 6:14 (39)
6:54 (40), 7:34 (40), 8:15 (41), 8:55 (40), 9:33.74 (38.74)
1km: 3:04; 2km: 6:14 (3:10); 3km: 9:33.74 (3:19.74)
5,000-meter run
6. Ken Walshak 15:02.80
34, 71 (37), 1:41 (36), 2:22 (35), 2:59 (37)
3:35 (36), 4:10 (35), 4:46 (36), 5:23 (37), 5:58 (35)
6:35 (37), 7:11 (36), 7:46 (35), 8:22 (36), 8:58 (36)
9:35 (37), 10:12 (37), -- (missed), -- (missed), 12:03
12:38 (35), 13:16 (38), 13:53 (37), 14:26 (33), 15:02.80 (36.80)
1km: 2:59; 2km: 5:58 (2:59); 3km: 8:58 (3:00); 12:03 (3:05); 15:02.80 (2:59.80)
19. Ryan Scrudato 15:39.94
35, 74 (39), 1:53 (39), 2:30 (37), 3:07 (37)
3:44 (37), 4:20 (36), 4:57 (37), 5:33 (36), 6:09 (36)
6:46 (37), 7:24 (38), 8:01 (37), 8:37 (36), 9:17 (40)
9:55 (38), 10:32 (37), 11:10 (38), 11:50 (40), 12:29 (39)
13:08 (39), 13:48 (40), 14:26 (38), 15:05 (39), 15:39.94 (34.94)
1km: 3:07; 2km: 6:09 (3:02); 3km: 9:17 (3:08); 12:29 (3:12); 15:39.94 (3:10.94)
20. Kevin O’Sullivan 15:45.20
37, 76 (39), 1:54 (38), 2:30 (36), 3:07 (37)
3:44 (37), 4:20 (36), 4:57 (37), 5:34 (37), 6:11 (37)
6:47 (36), 7:25 (38), 8:02 (37), 8:39 (37), 9:18 (39)
9:56 (38), 10:33 (37), 11:12 (39), 11:52 (40), 12:31 (39)
13:10 (39), 13:50 (40), 14:28 (38), 15:07 (39), 15:45.20 (38.20)
1km: 3:07; 2km: 6:11 (3:04); 3km: 9:18 (3:07); 12:31 (3:13); 15:45.20 (3:14.20)
60-meter hurdles
37. Taylor Bombard 9.50
1,600-meter relay
30. Marist (Chris Coscio 53.3, John Kristie 54.4, Alex Cuesta 54.7, Mike Clifford 61.3) 3:43.79
3,200-meter relay
8. Marist (Will Griffin, Arquimedes DelaCruz, Andrew James, Kyle Havard) 8:09.77
Griffin: 28, 58 (30), 1:29 (31), 2:00.8 (32.8, mostly on handoff!)
Quimes: 28, 59 (31), 1:30 (31), 2:00.6 (30.6)
AJ: 27, 57 (30), 1:28 (31), 2:03.6 (35.6)
Kyle: 28, 59 (31), 1:32 (33), 2:04.5 (32.5)
Distance medley relay
6. Marist (Billy Posch, Andrew James, Isaiah Miller, Zak Smetana) 10:51.15
Posch: 32, 64 (32), 1:38 (34), 2:11 (33), 2:42 (31), 3:13.0 (31)
AJ: 54.7
Isaiah: 29, 63 (34), 1:37 (34), 2:09.1 (32.1)
Zak: 32, 66 (34), 1:41 (35), 2:15 (34), 2:50 (35), 3:25 (35), 4:00 (35), 4:34 (34)
Long jump, seeded
23. Jesse Aprile 6.22 meters (20 feet, 4.75 inches)
Long jump, unseeded
10. Brian Lochner 5.55 meters (18 feet, 2.5 inches)
Triple jump, unseeded
12. Jesse Aprile 12.27 meters (40 feet, 3 inches)
Weight throw
26. Sean Ellman 10.46 meters (34 feet, 3.75 inches)
January 14, 2011
Men’s results
60-meter dash
49. Mike McCloskey 7.48
57. Darren Bushey 7.53
74. Neal Viets 7.96
400-meter dash
55. John Kristie 53.56
63. Chris Coscio 54.10
64. Mike Clifford 54.31
800-meter run
7. Will Griffin 1:57.67
28, 58 (30), 1:27 (29), 1:57.67 (30.67)
11. Matt Panebianco 1:58.19
27, 57 (30), 1:27 (30), 1:58.19 (31.19)
19. Kyle Havard 2:00.09
28.7, 58.6 (29.9), 1:29.3 (30.7), 2:00.09 (30.89)
1,000-meter run
42. Isaiah Miller 2:45.56
29.9, 62.9 (33.0), 1:37.7 (34.8), 2:12.7 (35.0), 2:45.56 (32.86)
Mile run
5. Arquimedes DelaCruz 4:25.19
34, 68 (34), 1:41 (33), 2:14 (34), 2:48 (34), 3:22 (34), 3:55 (33), 4:25.19 (30.19)
7. Billy Posch 4:25.88
34, 67 (33), 1:40 (33), 2:13 (33), 2:47 (33), 3:21 (34), 3:54 (33), 4:25.88 (31.88)
44. Chris Reynolds 4:40.78
32, 67.2 (35.2), 1:42.0 (34.8), 2:16.7 (34.7), 2:52.2 (35.5), 3:28.4 (36.2), 4:04.4 (36.0), 4:40.78 (36.38)
3,000-meter run
19. Conor Shelley 8:48.85
35, 68 (33), 1:42 (34), 2:17 (35), 2:51 (34)
3:25 (34), 4:00 (35), 4:35 (35), 5:11 (36), 5:46 (35)
6:22 (36), 6:59 (37), 7:35 (36), 8:12 (37), 8:48.85 (36.85)
1km: 2:51; 2km: 5:46 (2:55); 3km: 8:48.85 (3:02.85)
58. Nick Salek 9:33.74
33 (!), 70 (37), 1:48 (38), 2:25 (37), 3:04 (39)
3:41 (37), 4:18 (37), 4:57 (39), 5:35 (38), 6:14 (39)
6:54 (40), 7:34 (40), 8:15 (41), 8:55 (40), 9:33.74 (38.74)
1km: 3:04; 2km: 6:14 (3:10); 3km: 9:33.74 (3:19.74)
5,000-meter run
6. Ken Walshak 15:02.80
34, 71 (37), 1:41 (36), 2:22 (35), 2:59 (37)
3:35 (36), 4:10 (35), 4:46 (36), 5:23 (37), 5:58 (35)
6:35 (37), 7:11 (36), 7:46 (35), 8:22 (36), 8:58 (36)
9:35 (37), 10:12 (37), -- (missed), -- (missed), 12:03
12:38 (35), 13:16 (38), 13:53 (37), 14:26 (33), 15:02.80 (36.80)
1km: 2:59; 2km: 5:58 (2:59); 3km: 8:58 (3:00); 12:03 (3:05); 15:02.80 (2:59.80)
19. Ryan Scrudato 15:39.94
35, 74 (39), 1:53 (39), 2:30 (37), 3:07 (37)
3:44 (37), 4:20 (36), 4:57 (37), 5:33 (36), 6:09 (36)
6:46 (37), 7:24 (38), 8:01 (37), 8:37 (36), 9:17 (40)
9:55 (38), 10:32 (37), 11:10 (38), 11:50 (40), 12:29 (39)
13:08 (39), 13:48 (40), 14:26 (38), 15:05 (39), 15:39.94 (34.94)
1km: 3:07; 2km: 6:09 (3:02); 3km: 9:17 (3:08); 12:29 (3:12); 15:39.94 (3:10.94)
20. Kevin O’Sullivan 15:45.20
37, 76 (39), 1:54 (38), 2:30 (36), 3:07 (37)
3:44 (37), 4:20 (36), 4:57 (37), 5:34 (37), 6:11 (37)
6:47 (36), 7:25 (38), 8:02 (37), 8:39 (37), 9:18 (39)
9:56 (38), 10:33 (37), 11:12 (39), 11:52 (40), 12:31 (39)
13:10 (39), 13:50 (40), 14:28 (38), 15:07 (39), 15:45.20 (38.20)
1km: 3:07; 2km: 6:11 (3:04); 3km: 9:18 (3:07); 12:31 (3:13); 15:45.20 (3:14.20)
60-meter hurdles
37. Taylor Bombard 9.50
1,600-meter relay
30. Marist (Chris Coscio 53.3, John Kristie 54.4, Alex Cuesta 54.7, Mike Clifford 61.3) 3:43.79
3,200-meter relay
8. Marist (Will Griffin, Arquimedes DelaCruz, Andrew James, Kyle Havard) 8:09.77
Griffin: 28, 58 (30), 1:29 (31), 2:00.8 (32.8, mostly on handoff!)
Quimes: 28, 59 (31), 1:30 (31), 2:00.6 (30.6)
AJ: 27, 57 (30), 1:28 (31), 2:03.6 (35.6)
Kyle: 28, 59 (31), 1:32 (33), 2:04.5 (32.5)
Distance medley relay
6. Marist (Billy Posch, Andrew James, Isaiah Miller, Zak Smetana) 10:51.15
Posch: 32, 64 (32), 1:38 (34), 2:11 (33), 2:42 (31), 3:13.0 (31)
AJ: 54.7
Isaiah: 29, 63 (34), 1:37 (34), 2:09.1 (32.1)
Zak: 32, 66 (34), 1:41 (35), 2:15 (34), 2:50 (35), 3:25 (35), 4:00 (35), 4:34 (34)
Long jump, seeded
23. Jesse Aprile 6.22 meters (20 feet, 4.75 inches)
Long jump, unseeded
10. Brian Lochner 5.55 meters (18 feet, 2.5 inches)
Triple jump, unseeded
12. Jesse Aprile 12.27 meters (40 feet, 3 inches)
Weight throw
26. Sean Ellman 10.46 meters (34 feet, 3.75 inches)
Gotham Cup, women's results and splits
NYC Gotham Cup
Friday, January 14, 2011
Women’s results
60-meter dash
50. Amanda Luccarelli 8.49
59. Meaghan Cocca 8.58
400-meter dash
38. Hayley Harnett 1:01.88
55. Nicole Weir 1:04.75
66. Christina Turigiano 1:05.97
500-meter dash
31. Colleen Meenan 1:23.97
34. Kelley Hanifin 1:24.70
39. Ailish Rowley 1:25.25
800-meter run, seeded section
12. Jackie Gamboli 2:22.75
32.9, 67.3 (34.4), 1:43.4 (36.1), 2:22.75 (39.35)
800-meter run, unseeded section
8. Briana Crowe 2:23.87
35, 71 (36), 1:47 (36), 2:23.87 (36.87)
11. Julie Hudak 2:25.32
35, 71 (36), 1:49 (38), 2:25.32 (36.32)
1,000-meter run
32. Rachael Peterson 3:27.86
39, 78 (39), 2:01 (43), 2:45 (44), 3:27.86 (42.86)
34. Tara Nuccitelli 3:28.64
37, 75 (38), 1:58 (43), 2:42 (44), 3:28.64 (44.64)
Mile run, seeded section
11. Kathryn Sheehan 5:20.65
38.9, 78.1 (39.2), 1:56.8 (38.7), 2:36.8 (40.0), 3:17.0 (40.2), 3:58.0 (41.0), 4:39.8 (41.8), 5:20.65 (40.85)
Mile run, unseeded section
11. Erin O’Reilly 5:25.10
39.6, 79.2 (39.6), 1:58.9 (39.7), 2:39.8 (40.9), 3:20.6 (40.8), 4:01.3 (40.7), 4:42.6 (41.3), 5:25.10 (42.50)
20. Jillian Corley 5:31.68
38.7, 78.5 (39.8), 2:00 (41.5), 2:42.0 (42.0), 3:23.1 (41.1), 4:05.2 (42.1), 4:48.2 (43.0), 5:31.68 (43.48)
3,000-meter run
9. Brittany Burns 10:13.67
37, 77 (40), 1:59 (42), 2:39 (40), 3:20 (41)
4:02 (42), 4:43 (41), 5:25 (42), 6:07 (42), 6:48 (41)
7:30 (42), 8:12 (42), 8:54 (42), 9:35 (41), 10:13.67 (40.67)
1km: 3:20; 2km: 6:48 (3:28); 3km: 10:13.67 (3:25.67)
52. Rachel Bremer 12:22.64
44, 88 (44), 2:14 (46), 2:58 (44), 3:44 (46)
4:32 (46), 5:21 (49), 6:11 (50), 7:02 (51), 7:54 (52)
8:47 (53), 9:41 (54), 10:35 (54), 11:29 (54), 12:22.64 (53.64)
1km: 3:44; 2km: 7:54 (4:10); 3km: 12:22.64 (4:26.64)
1,600-meter relay
13. Marist (Colleen Meenan 63.4, Hayley Harnett 60.8, Nicole Weir 62.9, Jackie Gamboli 61.6) 4:08.83
3,200-meter relay
8. Marist (Kelley Hanifin 2:36.2, Erin O’Reilly 2:28.0, Kathryn Sheehan 2:29.2, Tara Nuccitelli 2:46.6) 10:20.49
Distance medley relay
7. Marist (Dayna McLaughlin 1200, 4:01.0, Briana Crowe 400, 64.2, Jillian Corley 800, 2:28.8, Julie Hudak 1600, 5:22) 12:56.77
Long jump
17. Shannon Vogel 4.66 meters (15 feet, 3.5 inches)
19. Brooke Kristensen 4.61 meters (15 feet, 1.5 inches)
22. Kristen Vogel 4.55 meters (14 feet, 11.25 inches)
Triple jump
9. Kristen Vogel 9.78 meters (32 feet, 0.5 inches)
9. Brooke Kristensen 9.78 meters (32 feet, 0.5 inches)
17. Shannon Vogel 9.32 meters (30 feet, 7 inches)
Pole vault
17. Colette Cunningham 2.50 meters
Friday, January 14, 2011
Women’s results
60-meter dash
50. Amanda Luccarelli 8.49
59. Meaghan Cocca 8.58
400-meter dash
38. Hayley Harnett 1:01.88
55. Nicole Weir 1:04.75
66. Christina Turigiano 1:05.97
500-meter dash
31. Colleen Meenan 1:23.97
34. Kelley Hanifin 1:24.70
39. Ailish Rowley 1:25.25
800-meter run, seeded section
12. Jackie Gamboli 2:22.75
32.9, 67.3 (34.4), 1:43.4 (36.1), 2:22.75 (39.35)
800-meter run, unseeded section
8. Briana Crowe 2:23.87
35, 71 (36), 1:47 (36), 2:23.87 (36.87)
11. Julie Hudak 2:25.32
35, 71 (36), 1:49 (38), 2:25.32 (36.32)
1,000-meter run
32. Rachael Peterson 3:27.86
39, 78 (39), 2:01 (43), 2:45 (44), 3:27.86 (42.86)
34. Tara Nuccitelli 3:28.64
37, 75 (38), 1:58 (43), 2:42 (44), 3:28.64 (44.64)
Mile run, seeded section
11. Kathryn Sheehan 5:20.65
38.9, 78.1 (39.2), 1:56.8 (38.7), 2:36.8 (40.0), 3:17.0 (40.2), 3:58.0 (41.0), 4:39.8 (41.8), 5:20.65 (40.85)
Mile run, unseeded section
11. Erin O’Reilly 5:25.10
39.6, 79.2 (39.6), 1:58.9 (39.7), 2:39.8 (40.9), 3:20.6 (40.8), 4:01.3 (40.7), 4:42.6 (41.3), 5:25.10 (42.50)
20. Jillian Corley 5:31.68
38.7, 78.5 (39.8), 2:00 (41.5), 2:42.0 (42.0), 3:23.1 (41.1), 4:05.2 (42.1), 4:48.2 (43.0), 5:31.68 (43.48)
3,000-meter run
9. Brittany Burns 10:13.67
37, 77 (40), 1:59 (42), 2:39 (40), 3:20 (41)
4:02 (42), 4:43 (41), 5:25 (42), 6:07 (42), 6:48 (41)
7:30 (42), 8:12 (42), 8:54 (42), 9:35 (41), 10:13.67 (40.67)
1km: 3:20; 2km: 6:48 (3:28); 3km: 10:13.67 (3:25.67)
52. Rachel Bremer 12:22.64
44, 88 (44), 2:14 (46), 2:58 (44), 3:44 (46)
4:32 (46), 5:21 (49), 6:11 (50), 7:02 (51), 7:54 (52)
8:47 (53), 9:41 (54), 10:35 (54), 11:29 (54), 12:22.64 (53.64)
1km: 3:44; 2km: 7:54 (4:10); 3km: 12:22.64 (4:26.64)
1,600-meter relay
13. Marist (Colleen Meenan 63.4, Hayley Harnett 60.8, Nicole Weir 62.9, Jackie Gamboli 61.6) 4:08.83
3,200-meter relay
8. Marist (Kelley Hanifin 2:36.2, Erin O’Reilly 2:28.0, Kathryn Sheehan 2:29.2, Tara Nuccitelli 2:46.6) 10:20.49
Distance medley relay
7. Marist (Dayna McLaughlin 1200, 4:01.0, Briana Crowe 400, 64.2, Jillian Corley 800, 2:28.8, Julie Hudak 1600, 5:22) 12:56.77
Long jump
17. Shannon Vogel 4.66 meters (15 feet, 3.5 inches)
19. Brooke Kristensen 4.61 meters (15 feet, 1.5 inches)
22. Kristen Vogel 4.55 meters (14 feet, 11.25 inches)
Triple jump
9. Kristen Vogel 9.78 meters (32 feet, 0.5 inches)
9. Brooke Kristensen 9.78 meters (32 feet, 0.5 inches)
17. Shannon Vogel 9.32 meters (30 feet, 7 inches)
Pole vault
17. Colette Cunningham 2.50 meters
Fairwell to a journalist
Thanks to Matt Walsh for texting me the sad news of the passing of Marist College alum and longtime Newsday Long Island newspaper columnist Ed Lowe. Here is a link to the article.
I never met Lowe, and in fact was initially confused by the text until I recalled who he was and what he wrote. Lowe was one of the last of a breed of old-time journalists who practiced true "community journalism" at big-time newspapers. His down-home, folksy writing style endeared him to many. In this day and age of newspaper Web sites, news Web sites, blogs, and the ubiquitous, 24/7 news cycle, the idea waiting for the actual newspaper made of ink and paper to be delivered to your door, and wanting to see what your hometown columnist had to say ... well, it's kind of a quaint, old-fashioned notion that maybe has gone out of style.
I'm pretty certain that Mr. Lowe had a big and loyal Long Island following, and so I mention it here, since many readers of this blog have Long Island roots.
I never met Lowe, and in fact was initially confused by the text until I recalled who he was and what he wrote. Lowe was one of the last of a breed of old-time journalists who practiced true "community journalism" at big-time newspapers. His down-home, folksy writing style endeared him to many. In this day and age of newspaper Web sites, news Web sites, blogs, and the ubiquitous, 24/7 news cycle, the idea waiting for the actual newspaper made of ink and paper to be delivered to your door, and wanting to see what your hometown columnist had to say ... well, it's kind of a quaint, old-fashioned notion that maybe has gone out of style.
I'm pretty certain that Mr. Lowe had a big and loyal Long Island following, and so I mention it here, since many readers of this blog have Long Island roots.
Blogging from abroad
Here is a link of note:
Men's cross country team member Ryan Fitzsimons is studying abroad in England. Much like Nick Webster/Italy last year, Fitz has created a blog to chronicle his experiences over there.
Great idea! Blogging is good. Blogging is fun.
Check it out ...
Men's cross country team member Ryan Fitzsimons is studying abroad in England. Much like Nick Webster/Italy last year, Fitz has created a blog to chronicle his experiences over there.
Great idea! Blogging is good. Blogging is fun.
Check it out ...
Schab would be proud
OK. Here it is pushing 2 a.m., and I'm just getting home from the Gotham Cup. Talk about a long day and night ... we were at the Armory for close to 12 hours!
The day flew by. There were a few decent performances for early season, but mostly it was just a fun day with the team and with the alumni who came to watch and/or race -- Schabby included.
As I approach 22 hours of being awake, I think of Schab, who pulls these kinds of lack-of-sleep stretches on a regular basis. Me? I do not, plus I am a bit old for such shenanigans.
And so it is off to bed, for a few hours anyway. I will post results and splits from all the races later in the weekend.
Until then, it is time to warm up after seeing my car thermometer register minus-2 just now. Good night.
The day flew by. There were a few decent performances for early season, but mostly it was just a fun day with the team and with the alumni who came to watch and/or race -- Schabby included.
As I approach 22 hours of being awake, I think of Schab, who pulls these kinds of lack-of-sleep stretches on a regular basis. Me? I do not, plus I am a bit old for such shenanigans.
And so it is off to bed, for a few hours anyway. I will post results and splits from all the races later in the weekend.
Until then, it is time to warm up after seeing my car thermometer register minus-2 just now. Good night.
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Updated Gotham Cup schedule
Here is the schedule emailed to us from Meet Director Nick McDonough. The meet will run on time or slightly ahead. Bank on it. If you are racing, it is your responsibility to keep track of the events and plan warming up accordingly.
Bus departure for majority of team: 9 a.m.
Van departure with Coach Chuck with 3k/5k entrants: 2 p.m.
Track Events (women then men)
Time schedule is rolling: May run AHEAD by up to 30 minutes.
12:55pm 60 Hurdles trials
1:15pm Mile Unseeded Women
1:30pm 60 meter trials
2:05pm Mile Unseeded Men
2:35pm 400m Final
3:25pm 500m Final
4:20pm 800m unseeded
5:00pm 1000m Final
5:35pm Mile Seeded
5:45pm Invite 600 final
5:55pm 800m Seeded
6:05pm 60 Hurdle Finals (top 16 from trials)
6:15pm 60 Dash Final (top 16 from trials)
6:30pm 4x400 relay Final
7:20pm 4x800 relay Final
7:50pm DMR Final
8:10pm Women’s 3000 Final
8:40pm Men’s 3000 Final
9:15pm Women’s 5000 Final
9:35pm Men’s 5000 Final
Field Events
12:30pm Women’s Pole Vault, Men Unseeded Vault (open 3.70m) to follow
Seeded Men Vault to follow, opening at 4.15m
1:00pm Men’s and Women’s Seeded LJ (using dual runways)
Unseeded LJ to follow Seeded (4th jump to anyone who would be top 6 in the seeded sections)
12:30pm Men’s Shot seeded (first flight), Men’s Unseeded to follow
Women’s Seeded (First flight), Unseeded Shot to follow
Weight Throws to follow Shot
5:30pm? Men’s and Women’s Seeded Triple Jump Boards w-36’ m-44’
Unseeded Flights of TJ to follow W- boards 28’/32’ M- 36’
Following Dash Men’s HJ , Women’s HJ -dual mat’s
Trials Starting Heights M- 1.86m W- 1.50
LJ/TJand Shot/Weight seeded sections get 4 attempts, anyone in the unseeded who would be top 8 in the seeded section will get a 4th attempt.
Bus departure for majority of team: 9 a.m.
Van departure with Coach Chuck with 3k/5k entrants: 2 p.m.
Track Events (women then men)
Time schedule is rolling: May run AHEAD by up to 30 minutes.
12:55pm 60 Hurdles trials
1:15pm Mile Unseeded Women
1:30pm 60 meter trials
2:05pm Mile Unseeded Men
2:35pm 400m Final
3:25pm 500m Final
4:20pm 800m unseeded
5:00pm 1000m Final
5:35pm Mile Seeded
5:45pm Invite 600 final
5:55pm 800m Seeded
6:05pm 60 Hurdle Finals (top 16 from trials)
6:15pm 60 Dash Final (top 16 from trials)
6:30pm 4x400 relay Final
7:20pm 4x800 relay Final
7:50pm DMR Final
8:10pm Women’s 3000 Final
8:40pm Men’s 3000 Final
9:15pm Women’s 5000 Final
9:35pm Men’s 5000 Final
Field Events
12:30pm Women’s Pole Vault, Men Unseeded Vault (open 3.70m) to follow
Seeded Men Vault to follow, opening at 4.15m
1:00pm Men’s and Women’s Seeded LJ (using dual runways)
Unseeded LJ to follow Seeded (4th jump to anyone who would be top 6 in the seeded sections)
12:30pm Men’s Shot seeded (first flight), Men’s Unseeded to follow
Women’s Seeded (First flight), Unseeded Shot to follow
Weight Throws to follow Shot
5:30pm? Men’s and Women’s Seeded Triple Jump Boards w-36’ m-44’
Unseeded Flights of TJ to follow W- boards 28’/32’ M- 36’
Following Dash Men’s HJ , Women’s HJ -dual mat’s
Trials Starting Heights M- 1.86m W- 1.50
LJ/TJand Shot/Weight seeded sections get 4 attempts, anyone in the unseeded who would be top 8 in the seeded section will get a 4th attempt.
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Hitting the wall
Question: What does a big and beefy 35-pound freshman weight thrower at Marist College and a marathon runner have in common?
Answer: They both can “hit the wall.”
In the case of our own Sean Ellman, the weight thrower, “hitting the wall” is a good thing. When a marathon runner hits that proverbial wall? Not so good …
Yesterday at practice, Coach Terry Horton and Sean went to the “Gray Gym” to practice the 35-pound event. There was some moderate activity in there … basketball players warming up, stuff like that. Tossing around a double bowling ball while others are milling about is not a great idea. Here’s a great idea, though: Going into a vacant racquetball court to toss it around!
By the time I arrived on the scene, Terry and Sean had gotten to the point where Sean was doing a two-spin turn with success. And yes, he was literally hitting the far wall with the big and bulky implement.
There is a reason we are predominantly a middle- and long-distance program: Practicing events like this takes some creativity in terms of practice space and time. It certainly won’t get any easier once the real semester begins.
But for one day, having one of our athletes “hit the wall” was not a bad thing to see and hear at all.
Answer: They both can “hit the wall.”
In the case of our own Sean Ellman, the weight thrower, “hitting the wall” is a good thing. When a marathon runner hits that proverbial wall? Not so good …
Yesterday at practice, Coach Terry Horton and Sean went to the “Gray Gym” to practice the 35-pound event. There was some moderate activity in there … basketball players warming up, stuff like that. Tossing around a double bowling ball while others are milling about is not a great idea. Here’s a great idea, though: Going into a vacant racquetball court to toss it around!
By the time I arrived on the scene, Terry and Sean had gotten to the point where Sean was doing a two-spin turn with success. And yes, he was literally hitting the far wall with the big and bulky implement.
There is a reason we are predominantly a middle- and long-distance program: Practicing events like this takes some creativity in terms of practice space and time. It certainly won’t get any easier once the real semester begins.
But for one day, having one of our athletes “hit the wall” was not a bad thing to see and hear at all.
The next wave ...
Sunday mornings mean a few things at the McCann Center:
1-The team long run for practice
2-Little kids in the swimming pool for swim lessons
Often through the years, both worlds have dovetailed for me and my family. My oldest son Joey and my daughter Natalie both took lessons with the fine Marist Swim Club program. And now, our youngest son James has entered the pool, with his first lesson this past Sunday. He was apprehensive at first, but the excellent swim team members who double as kiddie instructors made him feel comfortable with their infectious encouragement.
Joey and Natalie helped, too. They remembered their trepidation as well, and they tried their best to salve James’ fears. I noted to them that I knew several of the current swim team members. Then Joey remembered something: “Didn’t one of ‘your guys’ teach me how to swim in the pool?”
Good memory, kid. That guy was one Matt Walsh, Marist Running Alum and also an excellent swimmer and swim instructor as well. There are no “runner guys” (as my kids call team members) in the pool teaching James this year, but it’s all good. So for the next few weeks, Sundays will consist of long-run practice and kiddie pool time – simultaneously.
Speaking of water works: Any athletes interested in AquaJogging hours, please see me soon. We are in the process of coordinating the deep-water practice times for the spring semester, with the possibility of expanding it to include some mid/late-morning hours to go along with the evening hours.
1-The team long run for practice
2-Little kids in the swimming pool for swim lessons
Often through the years, both worlds have dovetailed for me and my family. My oldest son Joey and my daughter Natalie both took lessons with the fine Marist Swim Club program. And now, our youngest son James has entered the pool, with his first lesson this past Sunday. He was apprehensive at first, but the excellent swim team members who double as kiddie instructors made him feel comfortable with their infectious encouragement.
Joey and Natalie helped, too. They remembered their trepidation as well, and they tried their best to salve James’ fears. I noted to them that I knew several of the current swim team members. Then Joey remembered something: “Didn’t one of ‘your guys’ teach me how to swim in the pool?”
Good memory, kid. That guy was one Matt Walsh, Marist Running Alum and also an excellent swimmer and swim instructor as well. There are no “runner guys” (as my kids call team members) in the pool teaching James this year, but it’s all good. So for the next few weeks, Sundays will consist of long-run practice and kiddie pool time – simultaneously.
Speaking of water works: Any athletes interested in AquaJogging hours, please see me soon. We are in the process of coordinating the deep-water practice times for the spring semester, with the possibility of expanding it to include some mid/late-morning hours to go along with the evening hours.
Monday, January 10, 2011
Metro Coaches splits
About the best thing that can be said regarding the first meet back after break is this: It’s over and we move on.
It wasn’t a terrible meet, but there is usually a fair amount of rust that needs to be shaken off, and that was certainly the case with many races and events. The second Armory meet – Gotham Cup, this coming Friday – is usually longer, more competitive and with better results all around.
It may sound silly and trivial, but the upgraded bathrooms in the Armory were a much-needed nice touch. Hey, we spend a lot of time in that building in January and February; little things like that matter.
Here are the splits from the middle distance and distance races.
Women’s splits
800-meter run
4-Jackie Gamboli 2:23.43
34, 69 (35), 1:46 (37), 2:23.43 (37.43)
9-Briana Crowe 2:25.06
35, 70 (35), 1:47 (37), 2:25.16 (38.16)
14-Jillian Corley 2:34.49
34, 71 (37), 1:51 (40), 2:34.49 (43.49)
1000-meter run
23-Rachael Peterson 3:23.73
37.2, 77.9 (40.7), 2:00.9 (43.0), 2:44.5 (43.6), 3:23.73 (48.23)
Mile run
8-Erin O’Reilly 5:25.95
37, 76 (39), 1:56 (40), 2:36 (40), 3:20 (84), 4:02 (82), 4:44 (82), 5:25.95 (41.95)
10-Kathryn Sheehan 5:30.75
37, 75 (38), 1:55 (40), 2:36 (41), 3:21 (85), 4:05 (84), 4:48 (43), 5:30.75 (42.75)
18-Dayna McLaughlin 5:42.68
42, 84 (42), 2:07 (43), 2:51 (84), 3:35 (84), -- (missed split, while at LJ area, sorry); 5:01, 5:42.68 (41.68)
3,000-meter run
20-Miy Mahran 12:07.77
44, 87 (43), 2:13 (46), 2:59 (46), 3:46 (47)
4:34 (48), 5:21 (51), 6:15 (50), 7:07 (52), 7:58 (51)
8:50 (52), 9:42 (52), 10:33 (51), 11:25 (52), 12:07.77 (42.77)
1km: 3:46; 2km: 7:58 (4:12); 3km: 12:07.77 (4:09.77)
1,600-meter relay
9-Marist (Colleen Meenan, Nicole Weir, Ailish Rowley, Jackie Gamboli) 4:13.95
Colleen Meenan: 64.64
Nicole Weir: 63.91
Ailish Rowley: 64.77
Jackie Gamboli: 60.26
Distance medley relay
3-Marist (Jillian Corley, Briana Crowe, Julie Hudak, Kelley Gould) 13:08.87
Jillian Corley (1200 leg), 4:05.4: 37, 75 (38), 1:56 (41), 2:39 (43), 3:23 (44), 4:05.4 (42.4)
Briana Crowe (400 leg): 64.3
Julie Hudak (800 leg): 2:27.3; 35, 71 (36), 1:49 (38), 2:27.3 (38.3)
Kelley Gould (1600 leg): 5:31.6; -- (missed first lap, sorry), 80, 2:02 (42), 2:45 (43), 3:26 (41), 4:08 (42), 4:51 (43), 5:31.6 (40.6). Editor’s note: Nicely done.
Men’s splits
800-meter run
10-Matt Flint 1:58.32
28.51, 51.15 (29.64), 1:28.31 (30.16), 1:58.32 (30.01)
29-Andrew James 2:07.36
30.18, 62.09 (31.91), 1:33.94 (31.85), 2:07.36 (33.36)
33-Alex Cuesta 2:10.56
31.70, 61.73 (30.03), 1:34.26 (32.53), 2:10.56 (36.30)
Mile run
20-Pat Duggan 4:31.63
32, 66 (34), 1:40 (34), 2:15 (35), 2:48 (33), 3:23 (35), 3:57 (34), 4:31.63 (34.63)
22-Billy Posch 4:33.36
33, 67 (34), 1:41 (34), 2:16 (35), 2:50 (34), 3:26 (36), 4:00 (34), 4:33.36 (33.36)
24-Kyle Havard 4:34.89
33, 66 (33), 1:41 (35), 2:16 (35), 2:50 (34), 3:25 (35), 4:00 (35), 4:34.89 (34.89)
3,000-meter run
21-Joel Moss 9:10.90
36, 72 (36), 1:48 (36), 2:24 (36), 3:00 (36)
3:36 (36), 4:13 (37), 4:51 (38), 5:28 (37), 6:05 (37)
6:43 (38), 7:21 (38), 7:59 (38), 8:37 (38), 9:10.90 (33.90)
1km: 3:00; 2km: 6:05 (3:05); 3km: 9:10.90 (3:05.90)
Editor’s note: A solid PR for Joel with no real track speed workouts. Nicely done.
25-Brian Townsend 9:18.54
36, 73 (37), 1:49 (36), 2:25 (36), 3:01 (36)
3:38 (37), 4:15 (37), 4:52 (37), 5:29 (37), 6:07 (38)
6:45 (38), 7:24 (39), 8:02 (38), 8:40 (38), 9:18.54 (38.54)
3,200-meter relay
12-Marist (Billy Posch, Pat Duggan, Matt Flint, Alex Cuesta) 8:27.75
Posch 2:02.84: 30, 60 (30), 1:32 (32), 2:02.84 (32.84)
Duggan 2:04.7: 27 (!), 58 (31), 1:31 (33), 2:04.7 (33.7)
Flint 2:01.8: 29, 59 (30), 1:31 (32), 2:01.8 (30.8)
Cuesta 2:18: 29, 61 (32), 1:36 (35), 2:18 (42!)
It wasn’t a terrible meet, but there is usually a fair amount of rust that needs to be shaken off, and that was certainly the case with many races and events. The second Armory meet – Gotham Cup, this coming Friday – is usually longer, more competitive and with better results all around.
It may sound silly and trivial, but the upgraded bathrooms in the Armory were a much-needed nice touch. Hey, we spend a lot of time in that building in January and February; little things like that matter.
Here are the splits from the middle distance and distance races.
Women’s splits
800-meter run
4-Jackie Gamboli 2:23.43
34, 69 (35), 1:46 (37), 2:23.43 (37.43)
9-Briana Crowe 2:25.06
35, 70 (35), 1:47 (37), 2:25.16 (38.16)
14-Jillian Corley 2:34.49
34, 71 (37), 1:51 (40), 2:34.49 (43.49)
1000-meter run
23-Rachael Peterson 3:23.73
37.2, 77.9 (40.7), 2:00.9 (43.0), 2:44.5 (43.6), 3:23.73 (48.23)
Mile run
8-Erin O’Reilly 5:25.95
37, 76 (39), 1:56 (40), 2:36 (40), 3:20 (84), 4:02 (82), 4:44 (82), 5:25.95 (41.95)
10-Kathryn Sheehan 5:30.75
37, 75 (38), 1:55 (40), 2:36 (41), 3:21 (85), 4:05 (84), 4:48 (43), 5:30.75 (42.75)
18-Dayna McLaughlin 5:42.68
42, 84 (42), 2:07 (43), 2:51 (84), 3:35 (84), -- (missed split, while at LJ area, sorry); 5:01, 5:42.68 (41.68)
3,000-meter run
20-Miy Mahran 12:07.77
44, 87 (43), 2:13 (46), 2:59 (46), 3:46 (47)
4:34 (48), 5:21 (51), 6:15 (50), 7:07 (52), 7:58 (51)
8:50 (52), 9:42 (52), 10:33 (51), 11:25 (52), 12:07.77 (42.77)
1km: 3:46; 2km: 7:58 (4:12); 3km: 12:07.77 (4:09.77)
1,600-meter relay
9-Marist (Colleen Meenan, Nicole Weir, Ailish Rowley, Jackie Gamboli) 4:13.95
Colleen Meenan: 64.64
Nicole Weir: 63.91
Ailish Rowley: 64.77
Jackie Gamboli: 60.26
Distance medley relay
3-Marist (Jillian Corley, Briana Crowe, Julie Hudak, Kelley Gould) 13:08.87
Jillian Corley (1200 leg), 4:05.4: 37, 75 (38), 1:56 (41), 2:39 (43), 3:23 (44), 4:05.4 (42.4)
Briana Crowe (400 leg): 64.3
Julie Hudak (800 leg): 2:27.3; 35, 71 (36), 1:49 (38), 2:27.3 (38.3)
Kelley Gould (1600 leg): 5:31.6; -- (missed first lap, sorry), 80, 2:02 (42), 2:45 (43), 3:26 (41), 4:08 (42), 4:51 (43), 5:31.6 (40.6). Editor’s note: Nicely done.
Men’s splits
800-meter run
10-Matt Flint 1:58.32
28.51, 51.15 (29.64), 1:28.31 (30.16), 1:58.32 (30.01)
29-Andrew James 2:07.36
30.18, 62.09 (31.91), 1:33.94 (31.85), 2:07.36 (33.36)
33-Alex Cuesta 2:10.56
31.70, 61.73 (30.03), 1:34.26 (32.53), 2:10.56 (36.30)
Mile run
20-Pat Duggan 4:31.63
32, 66 (34), 1:40 (34), 2:15 (35), 2:48 (33), 3:23 (35), 3:57 (34), 4:31.63 (34.63)
22-Billy Posch 4:33.36
33, 67 (34), 1:41 (34), 2:16 (35), 2:50 (34), 3:26 (36), 4:00 (34), 4:33.36 (33.36)
24-Kyle Havard 4:34.89
33, 66 (33), 1:41 (35), 2:16 (35), 2:50 (34), 3:25 (35), 4:00 (35), 4:34.89 (34.89)
3,000-meter run
21-Joel Moss 9:10.90
36, 72 (36), 1:48 (36), 2:24 (36), 3:00 (36)
3:36 (36), 4:13 (37), 4:51 (38), 5:28 (37), 6:05 (37)
6:43 (38), 7:21 (38), 7:59 (38), 8:37 (38), 9:10.90 (33.90)
1km: 3:00; 2km: 6:05 (3:05); 3km: 9:10.90 (3:05.90)
Editor’s note: A solid PR for Joel with no real track speed workouts. Nicely done.
25-Brian Townsend 9:18.54
36, 73 (37), 1:49 (36), 2:25 (36), 3:01 (36)
3:38 (37), 4:15 (37), 4:52 (37), 5:29 (37), 6:07 (38)
6:45 (38), 7:24 (39), 8:02 (38), 8:40 (38), 9:18.54 (38.54)
3,200-meter relay
12-Marist (Billy Posch, Pat Duggan, Matt Flint, Alex Cuesta) 8:27.75
Posch 2:02.84: 30, 60 (30), 1:32 (32), 2:02.84 (32.84)
Duggan 2:04.7: 27 (!), 58 (31), 1:31 (33), 2:04.7 (33.7)
Flint 2:01.8: 29, 59 (30), 1:31 (32), 2:01.8 (30.8)
Cuesta 2:18: 29, 61 (32), 1:36 (35), 2:18 (42!)
Sunday, January 9, 2011
Saturday at Norrie Point
Every year, I put off planning for it. Every year, I dread the idea of standing out in the cold, next to a frozen-solid Hudson River for 8 or 9 hours. Every year, my good old friend Charlie and I say to ourselves, “Why in God’s name are we doing this?”
And then, like clockwork, every year while it is going on and when it is over, we are smiling and quietly planning for next year.
What am I talking about?
The Fat Ass 50, of course.
OK. Now that I have thoroughly confused much of the blogosphere, I will explain.
Back in 1995 -- incidentally the year we got married -- my friends Charlie and Larry and I were into running ultra-marathons. We were an odd pairing, to be sure. Charlie is an old, retired NYC firefighter with salty vocabulary (to say the least) and an old-school running mentality; Larry is a bit older than me, very much into trash talking and undertraining for long races; I got sucked right into their crazy ways, and we really had a lot of fun together.
We were bonded by the camaraderie of really long races involving a fair amount of discomfort and travel (mostly to the NYC area). One time, in the stupor of a post 12-hour race hangover (yes, we ran/walked for 12 hours straight; it was fun!; ask me about it sometime …), one of us – I think it was Charlie – came up with the idea of organizing an ultra of our own. But not just ANY ultra. A Fat Ass 50.
If you Google “Fat Ass 50,” you will find that there are a lot of these 50-kilometer events (that’s 31 miles, for those keeping score at home) around the United States. We figured we could put one on ourselves. Sixteen years later, we are still doing it.
The politically correct name for our race is the “Mid-Hudson Road Runners Club Recover From the Holidays 50K.” You can look it up at our club’s Web site, linked here. But to us, and to the ultra community, this was/is/and will always be the “Fat Ass 50.”
Our race is held up at Norrie Point in Staatsburg. For team members, Norrie is the park just south of Ogden Mills, where we do our season-opening hill workout each August in preseason cross country camp.
Our course is an out-and-back 5km road loop, and it is hilly. How hilly? According to one of my ultra buddies who obviously has a fair amount of free time on his hands, he determined with some online tool that the course has 350 feet of elevation change each lap. That means, over the course of 31 miles and 10 laps, that’s 3,500 feet of elevation change. Wowsers!
Our FA 50 draws a nice crowd, with the majority of women and men coming out to do their weekend long run, while a few hearty souls will venture forth for all 10 laps. This year’s race was Saturday. In the week leading up to the race, I’ll be honest when I say I really wasn’t looking forward to it this year.
The impending snowstorm had potential entrants stressed out about whether we would cancel or postpone. There was a flurry of emails and phone calls. We determined we would have it Saturday – snow or shine, and that’s it. Compounding my crabby mood is the fact that, due to poor planning on my part, the race was held on the day after our Armory meet – meaning it would be a quick turnaround from Friday night to Saturday morning.
And then, upon arriving at the park, I noticed with dismay that the course was covered with 8 inches of untouched snow. The roads hadn’t been plowed! If I did not have an AWD Subaru, I wouldn’t even have been able to get to the starting line!
But it all worked out. The course was slick. The big hill was a sheet of ice. Several runners fell. But no one complained. Everyone was appreciative of our efforts. They love it, and keep coming back for more, no matter the conditions.
So yeah. That’s what I did with my Saturday morning and afternoon. That’s why splits and other info on Friday’s meet have yet to be posted here. FA 50 Day is a day that I recall fondly each year, and thoroughly enjoy every hour spent alongside the frozen Hudson River. It’s just the planning and anticipation for it can be a drag at times.
If you are interested in my race report and results, go to the MHRRC Web site or read my fancy running column in Thursday’s edition of Dutchess County’s Finest Daily newspaper.
And then, like clockwork, every year while it is going on and when it is over, we are smiling and quietly planning for next year.
What am I talking about?
The Fat Ass 50, of course.
OK. Now that I have thoroughly confused much of the blogosphere, I will explain.
Back in 1995 -- incidentally the year we got married -- my friends Charlie and Larry and I were into running ultra-marathons. We were an odd pairing, to be sure. Charlie is an old, retired NYC firefighter with salty vocabulary (to say the least) and an old-school running mentality; Larry is a bit older than me, very much into trash talking and undertraining for long races; I got sucked right into their crazy ways, and we really had a lot of fun together.
We were bonded by the camaraderie of really long races involving a fair amount of discomfort and travel (mostly to the NYC area). One time, in the stupor of a post 12-hour race hangover (yes, we ran/walked for 12 hours straight; it was fun!; ask me about it sometime …), one of us – I think it was Charlie – came up with the idea of organizing an ultra of our own. But not just ANY ultra. A Fat Ass 50.
If you Google “Fat Ass 50,” you will find that there are a lot of these 50-kilometer events (that’s 31 miles, for those keeping score at home) around the United States. We figured we could put one on ourselves. Sixteen years later, we are still doing it.
The politically correct name for our race is the “Mid-Hudson Road Runners Club Recover From the Holidays 50K.” You can look it up at our club’s Web site, linked here. But to us, and to the ultra community, this was/is/and will always be the “Fat Ass 50.”
Our race is held up at Norrie Point in Staatsburg. For team members, Norrie is the park just south of Ogden Mills, where we do our season-opening hill workout each August in preseason cross country camp.
Our course is an out-and-back 5km road loop, and it is hilly. How hilly? According to one of my ultra buddies who obviously has a fair amount of free time on his hands, he determined with some online tool that the course has 350 feet of elevation change each lap. That means, over the course of 31 miles and 10 laps, that’s 3,500 feet of elevation change. Wowsers!
Our FA 50 draws a nice crowd, with the majority of women and men coming out to do their weekend long run, while a few hearty souls will venture forth for all 10 laps. This year’s race was Saturday. In the week leading up to the race, I’ll be honest when I say I really wasn’t looking forward to it this year.
The impending snowstorm had potential entrants stressed out about whether we would cancel or postpone. There was a flurry of emails and phone calls. We determined we would have it Saturday – snow or shine, and that’s it. Compounding my crabby mood is the fact that, due to poor planning on my part, the race was held on the day after our Armory meet – meaning it would be a quick turnaround from Friday night to Saturday morning.
And then, upon arriving at the park, I noticed with dismay that the course was covered with 8 inches of untouched snow. The roads hadn’t been plowed! If I did not have an AWD Subaru, I wouldn’t even have been able to get to the starting line!
But it all worked out. The course was slick. The big hill was a sheet of ice. Several runners fell. But no one complained. Everyone was appreciative of our efforts. They love it, and keep coming back for more, no matter the conditions.
So yeah. That’s what I did with my Saturday morning and afternoon. That’s why splits and other info on Friday’s meet have yet to be posted here. FA 50 Day is a day that I recall fondly each year, and thoroughly enjoy every hour spent alongside the frozen Hudson River. It’s just the planning and anticipation for it can be a drag at times.
If you are interested in my race report and results, go to the MHRRC Web site or read my fancy running column in Thursday’s edition of Dutchess County’s Finest Daily newspaper.
Another snowstorm coming?
Yeah. I’m a Weather Geek.
I got all excited last week upon learning about the somewhat obscure weather pattern called the Norlun Instability Trough, which was threatening to dump a massive amount of snow in a small area centered in and around Poughkeepsie, NY, last week. For those keeping score at home: It didn't materialize as planned. I even found the original 1992 scientific report of the Norlun Trough in PDF format. It is 18 pages of somewhat dense science that downright fascinates me. But no one ever accused me of being normal …
Anyway: I’m not all that excited about another snowstorm barreling our way, a Nor’easter that we could be getting on Wednesday.
Snow is a nuisance to training and traveling for indoor track. We all know this; it’s not brain surgery. But, what the heck, it is a reality of life. It’s winter in the Northeast. We have to deal with it. Fortunately, we have winter running options for blizzards. Most of them are not great, but it’s something; and, it’s better than running hallways.
We can run in the McCann Fieldhouse track; we have the treadmills and other fitness equipment in the Fitness Center. We can run on the campus roads, because they are cleared quickly and frequently. The key is planning ahead.
So, Running Red Foxes, be aware: Snow is on the way. Again. Plan accordingly, check the Doppler radar and please … no whining about it!
I got all excited last week upon learning about the somewhat obscure weather pattern called the Norlun Instability Trough, which was threatening to dump a massive amount of snow in a small area centered in and around Poughkeepsie, NY, last week. For those keeping score at home: It didn't materialize as planned. I even found the original 1992 scientific report of the Norlun Trough in PDF format. It is 18 pages of somewhat dense science that downright fascinates me. But no one ever accused me of being normal …
Anyway: I’m not all that excited about another snowstorm barreling our way, a Nor’easter that we could be getting on Wednesday.
Snow is a nuisance to training and traveling for indoor track. We all know this; it’s not brain surgery. But, what the heck, it is a reality of life. It’s winter in the Northeast. We have to deal with it. Fortunately, we have winter running options for blizzards. Most of them are not great, but it’s something; and, it’s better than running hallways.
We can run in the McCann Fieldhouse track; we have the treadmills and other fitness equipment in the Fitness Center. We can run on the campus roads, because they are cleared quickly and frequently. The key is planning ahead.
So, Running Red Foxes, be aware: Snow is on the way. Again. Plan accordingly, check the Doppler radar and please … no whining about it!
Friday, January 7, 2011
Friday's meet results
Below are results from today's meet on a snowy Friday.
I will be busy helping out at a local road race all day Saturday, so I will not be able to post splits and other comments about this for a while. I think these results are complete and accurate, but if someone finds errors, feel free to call or text me. I'm brain dead at this point.
Metro Coaches Invitational
Armory Track and Field Center
Friday, January 7, 2011
Women’s meet results
60-meter dash
28-Meaghann Cocca 8.60
32-Amanda Luccarelli 8.74
200-meter dash
21-Christina Turigiano 28.69
24-Amanda Luccarelli 28.79
400-meter dash
15-Colleen Meenan 1:03.54
500-meter dash
18-Nicole Weir 1:23.42
800-meter run
4-Jackie Gamboli 2:23.43
9-Briana Crowe 2:25.06
14-Jillian Corley 2:34.49
1000-meter run
23-Rachael Peterson 3:23.73
Mile run
8-Erin O’Reilly 5:25.95
10-Kathryn Sheehan 5:30.75
18-Dayna McLaughlin 5:42.68
3,000-meter run
20-Miy Mahran 12:07.77
1,600-meter relay
9-Marist (Colleen Meenan, Nicole Weir, Ailish Rowley, Jackie Gamboli) 4:13.95
Distance medley relay
3-Marist (Jillian Corley, Briana Crowe, Julie Hudak, Kelley Gould) 13:08.87
Triple jump
15-Kristen Vogel 9.71 meters (31 feet, 10.25 inches)
16-Shannon Vogel 9.60 meters (31 feet, 6 inches)
Long jump
17-Kristen Vogel 4.56 meters (14 feet, 11.5 inches)
22-Shannon Vogel 3.92 meters (12 feet, 10.5 inches)
Pole vault
9-Colette Cunningham 2.55 meters (8 feet, 4.25 inches)
Men’s meet results
60-meter dash
28-Mike McCloskey 7.41
38-Darren Bushey 7.52
44-Neal Viets 7.87
200-meter dash
26-Mike McCloskey 24.00
29-Mike Clifford 24.35
400-meter dash
35-Chris Coscio 53.50
37-John Kristie 53.55
500-meter dash
32-Josh Lopez 1:10.10
35-Connor Dodge 1:10.49
800-meter run
10-Matt Flint 1:58.32
29-Andrew James 2:07.36
33-Alex Cuesta 2:10.56
Mile run
20-Pat Duggan 4:31.63
22-Billy Posch 4:33.36
24-Kyle Havard 4:34.89
3,000-meter run
21-Joel Moss 9:10.90
25-Brian Townsend 9:18.54
60-meter hurdles
23-Taylor Bombard 10.01
3,200-meter relay
12-Marist (Billy Posch, Pat Duggan, Matt Flint, Alex Cuesta) 8:27.75
Long jump
15-Jesse Aprile 6.37 meters (20 feet, 10.75 inches)
23-Brian Lochner 5.76 meters (18 feet, 10.75 inches)
Triple jump
8-Jesse Aprile 12.71 meters (41 feet, 9.5 inches)
35-pound weight throw
12-Sean Ellman 10.46 meters (34 feet, 3.75 inches)
I will be busy helping out at a local road race all day Saturday, so I will not be able to post splits and other comments about this for a while. I think these results are complete and accurate, but if someone finds errors, feel free to call or text me. I'm brain dead at this point.
Metro Coaches Invitational
Armory Track and Field Center
Friday, January 7, 2011
Women’s meet results
60-meter dash
28-Meaghann Cocca 8.60
32-Amanda Luccarelli 8.74
200-meter dash
21-Christina Turigiano 28.69
24-Amanda Luccarelli 28.79
400-meter dash
15-Colleen Meenan 1:03.54
500-meter dash
18-Nicole Weir 1:23.42
800-meter run
4-Jackie Gamboli 2:23.43
9-Briana Crowe 2:25.06
14-Jillian Corley 2:34.49
1000-meter run
23-Rachael Peterson 3:23.73
Mile run
8-Erin O’Reilly 5:25.95
10-Kathryn Sheehan 5:30.75
18-Dayna McLaughlin 5:42.68
3,000-meter run
20-Miy Mahran 12:07.77
1,600-meter relay
9-Marist (Colleen Meenan, Nicole Weir, Ailish Rowley, Jackie Gamboli) 4:13.95
Distance medley relay
3-Marist (Jillian Corley, Briana Crowe, Julie Hudak, Kelley Gould) 13:08.87
Triple jump
15-Kristen Vogel 9.71 meters (31 feet, 10.25 inches)
16-Shannon Vogel 9.60 meters (31 feet, 6 inches)
Long jump
17-Kristen Vogel 4.56 meters (14 feet, 11.5 inches)
22-Shannon Vogel 3.92 meters (12 feet, 10.5 inches)
Pole vault
9-Colette Cunningham 2.55 meters (8 feet, 4.25 inches)
Men’s meet results
60-meter dash
28-Mike McCloskey 7.41
38-Darren Bushey 7.52
44-Neal Viets 7.87
200-meter dash
26-Mike McCloskey 24.00
29-Mike Clifford 24.35
400-meter dash
35-Chris Coscio 53.50
37-John Kristie 53.55
500-meter dash
32-Josh Lopez 1:10.10
35-Connor Dodge 1:10.49
800-meter run
10-Matt Flint 1:58.32
29-Andrew James 2:07.36
33-Alex Cuesta 2:10.56
Mile run
20-Pat Duggan 4:31.63
22-Billy Posch 4:33.36
24-Kyle Havard 4:34.89
3,000-meter run
21-Joel Moss 9:10.90
25-Brian Townsend 9:18.54
60-meter hurdles
23-Taylor Bombard 10.01
3,200-meter relay
12-Marist (Billy Posch, Pat Duggan, Matt Flint, Alex Cuesta) 8:27.75
Long jump
15-Jesse Aprile 6.37 meters (20 feet, 10.75 inches)
23-Brian Lochner 5.76 meters (18 feet, 10.75 inches)
Triple jump
8-Jesse Aprile 12.71 meters (41 feet, 9.5 inches)
35-pound weight throw
12-Sean Ellman 10.46 meters (34 feet, 3.75 inches)
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Finders' keepers
Last week, while jogging with Fast Tony, he turned to me and said, “Hey Pete, where’d you get those nice Asics running pants?”
Funny story, actually.
These Asics pants were not ones that the team ordered. They were not ones that I ordered with our fancy 45 percent apparel discount with my favorite shoe company. Nope. These pants were acquired the old-fashioned way: Finders’ keepers.
As most readers of this blog are aware, our teams use the lobby of the McCann Center as their de facto locker room. Backpacks, sweatshirts, books, hats, gloves, sneakers – and yes, apparently even really cool Asics running pants – are left strewn about the McCann Lobby. This is pretty much an accepted fact of life.
However, some team members – guys, mostly – tend to “mark their territory” by inadvertently leaving their stuff around the lobby. There is a lost-and-found in the Operations Room Closet off the lobby. But generally, if stuff that looks like ours is left laying around the lobby, I pick it up and put it in my office (if I’m going that way) or in the trunk of my car (if I’m going that way).
Then, I make an announcement asking if anyone was looking for “fill-in-the-blank.” If there are no takers within a week, a month, whatever, it goes from “lost-and-found” to “found” – in my closet.
By the way, late last semester, I found a whole bounty of stuff in the McCann lobby that remains in the trunk of my car. Since the team was scattered during finals week and beyond, let this post be an announcement that I found, in no particular order:
1-A pair of black running pants (not my size, not interested)
2-A gray hooded sweatshirt (not my size, not interested)
3-A pair of dirty socks (not tube socks, definitely not interested)
4-A Nike team bag with the name “Keegan” written in magic marker on it (well, that narrows it down a bit)
So, anyone that wants to claim these items, feel free (Keegan? Meegan?).
In addition, although the statute of limitations has long since expired on the running pants, if you are interested, they are: size L, nice warm lining, zip pockets … in short, sweet for cold morning runs. If you think they are yours and you want to break your old coach’s heart, you can claim them.
Otherwise, if you leave your stuff behind and cannot find it, ask me. Chances are, I’ve got it. Somewhere.
Funny story, actually.
These Asics pants were not ones that the team ordered. They were not ones that I ordered with our fancy 45 percent apparel discount with my favorite shoe company. Nope. These pants were acquired the old-fashioned way: Finders’ keepers.
As most readers of this blog are aware, our teams use the lobby of the McCann Center as their de facto locker room. Backpacks, sweatshirts, books, hats, gloves, sneakers – and yes, apparently even really cool Asics running pants – are left strewn about the McCann Lobby. This is pretty much an accepted fact of life.
However, some team members – guys, mostly – tend to “mark their territory” by inadvertently leaving their stuff around the lobby. There is a lost-and-found in the Operations Room Closet off the lobby. But generally, if stuff that looks like ours is left laying around the lobby, I pick it up and put it in my office (if I’m going that way) or in the trunk of my car (if I’m going that way).
Then, I make an announcement asking if anyone was looking for “fill-in-the-blank.” If there are no takers within a week, a month, whatever, it goes from “lost-and-found” to “found” – in my closet.
By the way, late last semester, I found a whole bounty of stuff in the McCann lobby that remains in the trunk of my car. Since the team was scattered during finals week and beyond, let this post be an announcement that I found, in no particular order:
1-A pair of black running pants (not my size, not interested)
2-A gray hooded sweatshirt (not my size, not interested)
3-A pair of dirty socks (not tube socks, definitely not interested)
4-A Nike team bag with the name “Keegan” written in magic marker on it (well, that narrows it down a bit)
So, anyone that wants to claim these items, feel free (Keegan? Meegan?).
In addition, although the statute of limitations has long since expired on the running pants, if you are interested, they are: size L, nice warm lining, zip pockets … in short, sweet for cold morning runs. If you think they are yours and you want to break your old coach’s heart, you can claim them.
Otherwise, if you leave your stuff behind and cannot find it, ask me. Chances are, I’ve got it. Somewhere.
Monday, January 3, 2011
Snow problem?
I have noted repeatedly to team members, and anyone who will listen to my endless banter, that the indoor track season might be my favorite in terms of day-to-day logistics.
Quite simply, it’s EASY. No vans to pull around into the circle and drive. No water coolers and cups to fetch. Practice is a simple walk downstairs at the McCann Center.
Ah, but life can never be so simple, can it?
Sure, the practices and meets are held in cozy indoor confines -- away from harsh, biting winds, cold, snow, ice, etc. But the meets are all away, and we must brave the elements to get there. Which means obsessing over weather reports to make sure travel to these meets will be safe.
So, when I overhear the eager forecaster on the Weather Channel teasing to “another possible East Coast storm on Friday,” it gets my attention. Big time.
Friday, you see, begins our 2011 track season, at the Armory. And so, “another possible East Coast storm on Friday” has ramifications to our little world.
We’ll see what the forecast brings, and come to travel decisions that make the most sense.
In the meantime, at least we don’t have to practice out in freezing cold parking lots for now …
Quite simply, it’s EASY. No vans to pull around into the circle and drive. No water coolers and cups to fetch. Practice is a simple walk downstairs at the McCann Center.
Ah, but life can never be so simple, can it?
Sure, the practices and meets are held in cozy indoor confines -- away from harsh, biting winds, cold, snow, ice, etc. But the meets are all away, and we must brave the elements to get there. Which means obsessing over weather reports to make sure travel to these meets will be safe.
So, when I overhear the eager forecaster on the Weather Channel teasing to “another possible East Coast storm on Friday,” it gets my attention. Big time.
Friday, you see, begins our 2011 track season, at the Armory. And so, “another possible East Coast storm on Friday” has ramifications to our little world.
We’ll see what the forecast brings, and come to travel decisions that make the most sense.
In the meantime, at least we don’t have to practice out in freezing cold parking lots for now …
Alumni: Save these dates!
I know it is more than half a year away, but I wanted to post this so you can “save the dates” for September … alumni and friends of Marist Running.
There will be two “Alumni and Friends Receptions” scheduled around our home cross country meet at Bowdoin Park (Saturday, September 3) and the second annual Red Fox Trot 5K road race on campus down by the boathouse (Saturday, September 10).
The first one, at Bowdoin, will be very informal. The second one, after the road race, we plan to make a little more formal in that it will be in the historic Cornell Boathouse and we will try to get it catered by Marist Dining Services.
Wait! Is there a catch? Well, sort of …
We are looking to make both Alumni Receptions a way to gather past and present friends and family of the program to get together informally and share some good company, good food and good drink. And yes, it we will plan on making it a “fundraiser” of sorts, with an optional suggested donation, to be announced, appreciated for either or both receptions.
The men’s lacrosse team did one of these after a home game last spring and raised several thousand dollars. Pretty sweet.
But honestly, my main mission here is to get as many alumni back for one or both of these fine late-summer events. More details will be posted on the blog and sent out via snail mail during the summer.
Either way, mark the date(s) and we hope to get you all back at Bowdoin or on campus for one or both of these events.
Again: Happy New Year!
There will be two “Alumni and Friends Receptions” scheduled around our home cross country meet at Bowdoin Park (Saturday, September 3) and the second annual Red Fox Trot 5K road race on campus down by the boathouse (Saturday, September 10).
The first one, at Bowdoin, will be very informal. The second one, after the road race, we plan to make a little more formal in that it will be in the historic Cornell Boathouse and we will try to get it catered by Marist Dining Services.
Wait! Is there a catch? Well, sort of …
We are looking to make both Alumni Receptions a way to gather past and present friends and family of the program to get together informally and share some good company, good food and good drink. And yes, it we will plan on making it a “fundraiser” of sorts, with an optional suggested donation, to be announced, appreciated for either or both receptions.
The men’s lacrosse team did one of these after a home game last spring and raised several thousand dollars. Pretty sweet.
But honestly, my main mission here is to get as many alumni back for one or both of these fine late-summer events. More details will be posted on the blog and sent out via snail mail during the summer.
Either way, mark the date(s) and we hope to get you all back at Bowdoin or on campus for one or both of these events.
Again: Happy New Year!
Sunrise over Poughkeepsie
I ended 2010 with a beautiful and memorable run Friday morning on the Walkway Over the Hudson. Forgive me for writing about the Walkway again. But understand that, given my strict early-morning jogging regimen in Hyde Park, runs over the Walkway for me are rare indeed.
So there I was with Fast Tony again, on a morning where we had the luxury of starting at the relatively late hour of 7 a.m., as opposed to our usual 5:45 a.m. appointed meeting time. We met at Starbucks by Home Depot in order to get a little extra mileage before getting to the bridge, in the event it was locked shut – as it was when we tried a similar run on Christmas Eve.
On this morning, we were fortunate that local attorney Fred Schaeffer – the brains and impetus behind the beautiful Walkway – was kind enough to open up the gates to his treasured bridge himself. The span was basically empty and it was not even windy. Amazingly, all the snow from last week’s storm was cleared off. Tony surmised that the strong winds may have simply swept it off the span.
Fred was out there with his car, taking pictures that I’m sure he posted on the Walkway’s Facebook page. He never seems to tire of being on the bridge that he loves. Seemingly every time I am up on the bridge, I see Fred taking pictures and greeting bridge users.
On the return trip back to Poughkeepsie, Tony and I were treated to the most beautiful sunrise you’ll ever see. The sun slowly poked its way over the distant Taconic hills to the east, with the first morning light shimmering over the skyline – such as it is – of Poughkeepsie. More than 200 feet underneath us, a huge barge moseyed its way through the ice chunks on the Hudson River, heading north.
Fast Tony actually slowed his pace to savor the moment. Mr. Schaeffer snapped photos of the scene that is repeated each day, but is no less a beautiful miracle despite its daily occurrence.
What a great way to exit the old year and enter the new year.
I wish everyone a Happy New Year. Here’s hoping that 2011 will be a positive 12 months for one and all. According to my Blogger statistics, I had more than 300 posts on this fancy blog in 2010. God willing, I hope to continue with regular posts on this blog, for all followers of Marist Running, and all others that might be interested.
With practices and meets starting up again, you can expect more regular posts to begin this week.
Again, Happy 2011, everyone.
So there I was with Fast Tony again, on a morning where we had the luxury of starting at the relatively late hour of 7 a.m., as opposed to our usual 5:45 a.m. appointed meeting time. We met at Starbucks by Home Depot in order to get a little extra mileage before getting to the bridge, in the event it was locked shut – as it was when we tried a similar run on Christmas Eve.
On this morning, we were fortunate that local attorney Fred Schaeffer – the brains and impetus behind the beautiful Walkway – was kind enough to open up the gates to his treasured bridge himself. The span was basically empty and it was not even windy. Amazingly, all the snow from last week’s storm was cleared off. Tony surmised that the strong winds may have simply swept it off the span.
Fred was out there with his car, taking pictures that I’m sure he posted on the Walkway’s Facebook page. He never seems to tire of being on the bridge that he loves. Seemingly every time I am up on the bridge, I see Fred taking pictures and greeting bridge users.
On the return trip back to Poughkeepsie, Tony and I were treated to the most beautiful sunrise you’ll ever see. The sun slowly poked its way over the distant Taconic hills to the east, with the first morning light shimmering over the skyline – such as it is – of Poughkeepsie. More than 200 feet underneath us, a huge barge moseyed its way through the ice chunks on the Hudson River, heading north.
Fast Tony actually slowed his pace to savor the moment. Mr. Schaeffer snapped photos of the scene that is repeated each day, but is no less a beautiful miracle despite its daily occurrence.
What a great way to exit the old year and enter the new year.
I wish everyone a Happy New Year. Here’s hoping that 2011 will be a positive 12 months for one and all. According to my Blogger statistics, I had more than 300 posts on this fancy blog in 2010. God willing, I hope to continue with regular posts on this blog, for all followers of Marist Running, and all others that might be interested.
With practices and meets starting up again, you can expect more regular posts to begin this week.
Again, Happy 2011, everyone.
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