The sign to the famous track Mecca, and sunset at Hayward ...
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Pre's Rock
Before we left Eugene, we ventured a few minutes to the east of Hayward Field to see a small, makeshift shrine to Steve Prefontaine. "Pre's Rock" is located at the site of his fatal car crash on May 30, 1975.
A lot of visitors leave mementos, notes or other track items at the Rock. Coach Chuck left a Marist Track T-shirt at the Rock. Being the idiot that I am, I did not get a picture of that. Oh well.
Walking into Hayward
Here is a picture of Coach Chuck, Kathryn Sheehan and Matt Flint walking into Hayward Field along Agate Street. (Pronounced AAH-git).
In the newspaper world, agate is the tiny type that boxscores and other statistics are in. I thought it was funny that this famous stadium in on a street with that name.
Hammered in Eugene
Quit snickering and laughing ... it's not what you think.
This post and these photos are for my Poughkeepsie Journal colleague and fellow track fanatic Peter Van Aken. Peter, these are photos of the hammer throw area, which is just south of the track area at Hayward Field.
For those that are interested, Manhattan College graduate Thomas "Jake" Freeman was second in the nation in the hammer throw.
In addition: Peter graduated from Marist more than 30 years ago and still holds the hammer school record.
While I'm away ...
As I noted in the previous post, I will be up at Lake George on vacation. I probably will not have Internet access, and my cell service will be limited. However ...
1. Please continue to send training updates via email
2. Do not hesitate to call or text on any matters. I will get back to you as soon as I can, but there may be a little gap in my response.
Also: Regarding the team barbecue, because of family things that day, we'll make it a later start (around 5 p.m.) at the house. Please organize who will bring what. I will provide the grilling meats -- hot dogs, hamburgers, kielbasa, chicken, etc. You will provide everything else.
Captains, etc., please organize this effort. Back at you soon ...
1. Please continue to send training updates via email
2. Do not hesitate to call or text on any matters. I will get back to you as soon as I can, but there may be a little gap in my response.
Also: Regarding the team barbecue, because of family things that day, we'll make it a later start (around 5 p.m.) at the house. Please organize who will bring what. I will provide the grilling meats -- hot dogs, hamburgers, kielbasa, chicken, etc. You will provide everything else.
Captains, etc., please organize this effort. Back at you soon ...
Back from Track Town USA
The trip to Eugene was fantastic. The Running Red Fox results were a bit less than fantastic, but that it not what we will remember from the trip. It was an honor to be able to make it to Track Town USA, and I hope to make a return trip in the future.
I have some lousy pictures taken from a disposable camera. I will try to load them up and post them before I leave.
I will be going away to Lake George for family vacation from Thursday, July 2, through Saturday, July 11. Please continue to email your training logs.
As of now, I have received training logs from everyone on the team except Curtis Jensen, who continues to promise to send training logs but has not.
As of July 1, you will be required to send training logs at least twice a month. I would prefer weekly, as many of you do. But the minimum is twice a month, by July 15 and July 31.
THOSE THAT DO NOT ADHERE TO THIS POLICY WILL BE RENDERED INELIGIBLE FOR PRACTICE AND COMPETITION. I'm sticking to my guns on this one, fellas. It's a pretty simple request.
As of right now, Curtis is ineligible for practice and competition. But I am sure he will send his logs to me, as I know he is training very well.
I'll try to get the pix from Oregon posted soon.
I have some lousy pictures taken from a disposable camera. I will try to load them up and post them before I leave.
I will be going away to Lake George for family vacation from Thursday, July 2, through Saturday, July 11. Please continue to email your training logs.
As of now, I have received training logs from everyone on the team except Curtis Jensen, who continues to promise to send training logs but has not.
As of July 1, you will be required to send training logs at least twice a month. I would prefer weekly, as many of you do. But the minimum is twice a month, by July 15 and July 31.
THOSE THAT DO NOT ADHERE TO THIS POLICY WILL BE RENDERED INELIGIBLE FOR PRACTICE AND COMPETITION. I'm sticking to my guns on this one, fellas. It's a pretty simple request.
As of right now, Curtis is ineligible for practice and competition. But I am sure he will send his logs to me, as I know he is training very well.
I'll try to get the pix from Oregon posted soon.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Heading to Oregon
Hello all,
We are heading to Eugene for the USATF Jr Nationals. Matthew Flint is running the 10,000 and Kathryn Sheehan is running the 5,000. Addie DiFrancesco was scheduled to run, but cannot due to health and running issues. We will miss Addie on this trip, but we felt it was more important to get her corrected for the upcoming xc season.
If I have Internet access in Oregon, I will post splits. I do not have a laptop and we are staying at a Motel 6 on the edge of town. So don't expect much.
Check the USATF Web site for results and updates on how the Running Red Foxes do.
I'll post splits early next week if I cannot do it remotely.
Coach Pete
We are heading to Eugene for the USATF Jr Nationals. Matthew Flint is running the 10,000 and Kathryn Sheehan is running the 5,000. Addie DiFrancesco was scheduled to run, but cannot due to health and running issues. We will miss Addie on this trip, but we felt it was more important to get her corrected for the upcoming xc season.
If I have Internet access in Oregon, I will post splits. I do not have a laptop and we are staying at a Motel 6 on the edge of town. So don't expect much.
Check the USATF Web site for results and updates on how the Running Red Foxes do.
I'll post splits early next week if I cannot do it remotely.
Coach Pete
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Important information regarding physicals
THIS NOTE WAS SENT TO YOU ALL VIA EMAIL.
Guys:
Very important information regarding physicals ...
1. Incoming freshmen: Please click on the link below and download forms for "Freshman, Transfer and New Athlete Forms." Bring these forms to your doctor when you get your physical. Have the forms filled out by your doctor. Complete all the forms and mail them back to me at the address below. Please do this no later than August 1. Note that this is SEPARATE and DIFFERENT from the physical forms that Marist Health Services needs. VERY IMPORTANT: You need to provide all insurance information, and include a copy FRONT AND BACK of your insurance card.
2. Returning athletes: Download your forms and fill out everything you can before returning for preseason. You will get your physicals on the first day of preseason.
Any questions, let me know ...
http://goredfoxes.cstv.com/ot/mari-ath-training.html
Guys:
Very important information regarding physicals ...
1. Incoming freshmen: Please click on the link below and download forms for "Freshman, Transfer and New Athlete Forms." Bring these forms to your doctor when you get your physical. Have the forms filled out by your doctor. Complete all the forms and mail them back to me at the address below. Please do this no later than August 1. Note that this is SEPARATE and DIFFERENT from the physical forms that Marist Health Services needs. VERY IMPORTANT: You need to provide all insurance information, and include a copy FRONT AND BACK of your insurance card.
2. Returning athletes: Download your forms and fill out everything you can before returning for preseason. You will get your physicals on the first day of preseason.
Any questions, let me know ...
http://goredfoxes.cstv.com/ot/mari-ath-training.html
Monday, June 22, 2009
Team barbecue date set: July 18
OK, OK ... not a lot of posts, I know. It's THAT time of year. When I don't post much.
For those keeping score at home, in June 2008 I posted twice. In July 2008 I posted exactly 0 times. Low motivational time of year for me in this blogging department. I'm human.
Anyway: Colin Johnson, who is interning here at Dutchess County's Finest Daily Newspaper, gently reminded me (actually, he verbally bludgeoned and browbeat me) that I have not posted in a while.
So Colin: This one's for you.
Actually, it's for the whole team.
Hear ye, hear ye ... the Summer Team Barbecue, requested by one and all, will be held on Saturday, July 18 at Casa Colaizzo in historic Hyde Park. A few notes on this barbecue:
1. Alumni and friends are welcome to attend if they would like, but they must notify me via email or text of their attendance.
2. No alcohol will be allowed or present at this barbecue (this is obvious, but may well eliminate the need or desire for/from #1...)
3. We will provide much of the barbecue foods (burgers, hot dogs, kielbasa, chicken). Which leads to the very important ...
4. YOU ALL (as in ORGANIZE AND FIGURE IT OUT!) will provide drinks (water, Gatorade, soda, etc) and snacks and anything else you want to consume (except alcohol, of course).
5. If you require overnight lodging, I recommend Sunset. This is a not-so-subtle hint that no overnight guests will be lodged at Casa Colaizzo. Along with being a probable violation, it will not go over well at home (plus, you may get hit by flying objects from James, my youngest and very wild son)
6. It is a requirement that everyone has FUN.
7. Oh wait. FUN does NOT include our basketball hoop at the end of the road. Don't even get me started ...
Check your email in the coming days/weeks for further details and updates on this fantastic event. I hope to see you all there.
As for future posts ... keep bugging me and I'll get around to it.
For those keeping score at home, in June 2008 I posted twice. In July 2008 I posted exactly 0 times. Low motivational time of year for me in this blogging department. I'm human.
Anyway: Colin Johnson, who is interning here at Dutchess County's Finest Daily Newspaper, gently reminded me (actually, he verbally bludgeoned and browbeat me) that I have not posted in a while.
So Colin: This one's for you.
Actually, it's for the whole team.
Hear ye, hear ye ... the Summer Team Barbecue, requested by one and all, will be held on Saturday, July 18 at Casa Colaizzo in historic Hyde Park. A few notes on this barbecue:
1. Alumni and friends are welcome to attend if they would like, but they must notify me via email or text of their attendance.
2. No alcohol will be allowed or present at this barbecue (this is obvious, but may well eliminate the need or desire for/from #1...)
3. We will provide much of the barbecue foods (burgers, hot dogs, kielbasa, chicken). Which leads to the very important ...
4. YOU ALL (as in ORGANIZE AND FIGURE IT OUT!) will provide drinks (water, Gatorade, soda, etc) and snacks and anything else you want to consume (except alcohol, of course).
5. If you require overnight lodging, I recommend Sunset. This is a not-so-subtle hint that no overnight guests will be lodged at Casa Colaizzo. Along with being a probable violation, it will not go over well at home (plus, you may get hit by flying objects from James, my youngest and very wild son)
6. It is a requirement that everyone has FUN.
7. Oh wait. FUN does NOT include our basketball hoop at the end of the road. Don't even get me started ...
Check your email in the coming days/weeks for further details and updates on this fantastic event. I hope to see you all there.
As for future posts ... keep bugging me and I'll get around to it.
Friday, June 5, 2009
A pair of state qualifiers
Quick recruit/incoming freshmen update ...
-- Quimes DelaCruz of Wantagh HS (NY) qualified for the State Meet with a steeplechase time of 9:35.15, two days after running 9:35.57 at 3,200 meters and placing second in the event. Nice job, Quimes!
-- Sean Nestor of Hand HS (CT) qualified for the CT State Open with a 9:36.80 in the 3,200 at the Class L meet.
I will do a more comprehensive post on incoming freshmen and their spring track seasons (Matt Panebianco of Tappan Zee, NY, coached by Marist Alum Pat Driscoll, is having a great spring as well!).
Run. Rehydrate. Run some more.
-- Quimes DelaCruz of Wantagh HS (NY) qualified for the State Meet with a steeplechase time of 9:35.15, two days after running 9:35.57 at 3,200 meters and placing second in the event. Nice job, Quimes!
-- Sean Nestor of Hand HS (CT) qualified for the CT State Open with a 9:36.80 in the 3,200 at the Class L meet.
I will do a more comprehensive post on incoming freshmen and their spring track seasons (Matt Panebianco of Tappan Zee, NY, coached by Marist Alum Pat Driscoll, is having a great spring as well!).
Run. Rehydrate. Run some more.
Monday, June 1, 2009
Happy June!
Hello to team members:
I sent out a team-wide email, requesting your spring semester grades and a training update. Thanks to those who have replied. More than half the team has not replied. Please reply ASAP.
As discussed in the end-of-season meeting, I will be requiring weekly training updates via email. Please remember to send them in. If you don't, there will be consequences regarding your participation (or lack) in preseason activities.
Note: I will follow through on this, this year.
So. Send in your training logs and other requested information, in a timely manner.
Hope you are enjoying the nice weather and running well.
Call or email with questions!
I sent out a team-wide email, requesting your spring semester grades and a training update. Thanks to those who have replied. More than half the team has not replied. Please reply ASAP.
As discussed in the end-of-season meeting, I will be requiring weekly training updates via email. Please remember to send them in. If you don't, there will be consequences regarding your participation (or lack) in preseason activities.
Note: I will follow through on this, this year.
So. Send in your training logs and other requested information, in a timely manner.
Hope you are enjoying the nice weather and running well.
Call or email with questions!
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
ECAC/IC4A splits
ECAC 10,000 meters
Addie DiFrancesco: 2nd place, 36:35.66. First-ever outdoor track scorer at an IC4A/ECAC meet for Marist. Nicely done!
88.7, 2:54.0 (85.3), 4:21.8 (87.7), 5:49.4 (87.6), 7:15.7 (86.3), 8:42.6 (86.9), 10:09.4 (86.8), 11:36.5 (87.1), 13:03.9 (87.4), 14:31.4 (87.5), 15:59.7 (88.3), 17:27.3 (87.6), 18:55.2 (87.9), 20:23.5 (88.3), 21:51.7 (88.2), 23:20.5 (88.8), 24:48.9 (88.4), 26:18.1 (89.2), 27:46.5 (88.4), 29:15.3 (88.8), 30:44.7 (89.4), 32:13.7 (89.0), 33:43.5 (89.8), 35:11.9 (89.4), 36:35.66 (83.76)
IC4A 10,000 meters
Tim Keegan: 32:06.64
75.3, 2:29.5 (74.2), 3:41.7 (72.2), 4:55.3 (73.6), 7:21.6 (73.7), 8:35.3 (73.7), 9:48.9 (73.6), 11:03.4 (74.5), 12:17.5 (74.1), 13:31.4 (73.9), 14:45.0 (73.6), 15:58.6 (73.6), 17:12.5 (73.9), 18:28.4 (75.9), 19:46.8 (78.4), 21:07.1 (80.3), 22:27.4 (80.3), 23:49.7 (82.3), 25:11.9 (82.2), 26:34.0 (82.1), 27:58.3 (84.3), 29:21.5 (83.2), 30:44.0 (82.5), 32:06.64 (82.64)
Addie DiFrancesco: 2nd place, 36:35.66. First-ever outdoor track scorer at an IC4A/ECAC meet for Marist. Nicely done!
88.7, 2:54.0 (85.3), 4:21.8 (87.7), 5:49.4 (87.6), 7:15.7 (86.3), 8:42.6 (86.9), 10:09.4 (86.8), 11:36.5 (87.1), 13:03.9 (87.4), 14:31.4 (87.5), 15:59.7 (88.3), 17:27.3 (87.6), 18:55.2 (87.9), 20:23.5 (88.3), 21:51.7 (88.2), 23:20.5 (88.8), 24:48.9 (88.4), 26:18.1 (89.2), 27:46.5 (88.4), 29:15.3 (88.8), 30:44.7 (89.4), 32:13.7 (89.0), 33:43.5 (89.8), 35:11.9 (89.4), 36:35.66 (83.76)
IC4A 10,000 meters
Tim Keegan: 32:06.64
75.3, 2:29.5 (74.2), 3:41.7 (72.2), 4:55.3 (73.6), 7:21.6 (73.7), 8:35.3 (73.7), 9:48.9 (73.6), 11:03.4 (74.5), 12:17.5 (74.1), 13:31.4 (73.9), 14:45.0 (73.6), 15:58.6 (73.6), 17:12.5 (73.9), 18:28.4 (75.9), 19:46.8 (78.4), 21:07.1 (80.3), 22:27.4 (80.3), 23:49.7 (82.3), 25:11.9 (82.2), 26:34.0 (82.1), 27:58.3 (84.3), 29:21.5 (83.2), 30:44.0 (82.5), 32:06.64 (82.64)
Monday, May 18, 2009
End of the year
Well, ECAC/IC4A at Princeton last Friday night was a mixed bag for the Running Red Foxes.
On the positive side, Addie DiFrancesco ran tremendously well and got 2nd place in the ECAC 10km. Addie is our first-ever scorer at an ECAC/IC4A Outdoor Championship, and she led for much of the race. This is really exciting. Splits will be posted later.
On the not-so-positive side, Tim Keegan ran out of gas in the men's 10,000 meters, running an off time of 32:06. Perhaps it was one meet, and one race, too many, for Timmy, who had a fantastic sophomore year from start to finish.
Again, splits will be posted here as soon as I remember to bring the handy-dandy notebook with me.
Let the summer begin ...
On the positive side, Addie DiFrancesco ran tremendously well and got 2nd place in the ECAC 10km. Addie is our first-ever scorer at an ECAC/IC4A Outdoor Championship, and she led for much of the race. This is really exciting. Splits will be posted later.
On the not-so-positive side, Tim Keegan ran out of gas in the men's 10,000 meters, running an off time of 32:06. Perhaps it was one meet, and one race, too many, for Timmy, who had a fantastic sophomore year from start to finish.
Again, splits will be posted here as soon as I remember to bring the handy-dandy notebook with me.
Let the summer begin ...
Monday, May 11, 2009
Individual/small group meetings
Guys,
As mentioned at last week's team meeting, I will be on campus on Tuesday, 2-4 p.m., and Wednesday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., to meet with you individually and/or in small groups.
At that time, we can go over your seasons, plan for the summer and discuss any other training issues.
I will NOT be on campus on Thursday, and Friday, I will only be on campus to get ready for the trip to Princeton.
See you in the next day or two.
As mentioned at last week's team meeting, I will be on campus on Tuesday, 2-4 p.m., and Wednesday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., to meet with you individually and/or in small groups.
At that time, we can go over your seasons, plan for the summer and discuss any other training issues.
I will NOT be on campus on Thursday, and Friday, I will only be on campus to get ready for the trip to Princeton.
See you in the next day or two.
What's next: IC4A and ECAC
Our spring season concludes on Friday night, under the lights one more time at Princeton, with Addie DiFrancesco in the ECAC women's 10,000 meters (8 p.m.) and Tim Keegan in the IC4A men's 10,000 meters (9:15 p.m.).
Spectators, friends and fans are welcome to attend.
Spectators, friends and fans are welcome to attend.
NYC Qualifying Challenge, 5.9.09
Results and splits from Saturday's meet at Icahn Stadium, Randalls Island, NYC ...
200-meter dash: Mike Cocca 23.20. Comment: A fine farewell performance for a fine sprinter and excellent team leader. Thanks for everything!
400-meter dash: Colin Frederickson 50.74. Comment: A solid ending to an amazing comeback track season(s).
800-meter run: Brian McCormick 1:59.17. Comment: Nicely done, proving something we already knew, and that is the sub-2:00 for 800 meters is no fluke. That is what you are. We will miss you, and we wish you well at your new track (and college) home at Ithaca College.
1,500-meter run: Tom Lipari 3:59.54. Personal-best time. Splits: 63.6, 2:08.6 (65.0), 3:13.1 (64.5), 3:59.54 (final 400m, 61.54). Comment: An excellent end to a great freshman year. Fell short of the goal of 3:57, but still a strong PR. Nice job.
3,000-meter steeplechase: Nick Webster, 9:30.23. Fifth place. Splits: 70.6, 2:23.8 (73.2), 3:39.0 (75.2), 4:55.4 (76.4), 6:13.1 (77.7), 7:32.8 (79.7), 8:50.5 (77.7), 9:30.23. Comments: You gave it your all, but you definitely looked tired. Strong sophomore year, and we're hoping for big things in your junior seasons.
5,000-meter run: Will Griffin 15:38.62. Splits: 71.7, 2:23.1 (71.4), 3:35.0 (71.9), 4:46.7 (71.7), 5:59.9 (73.2), 7:15.4 (75.5), 8:31.8 (76.4), 9:47.5 (75.7), 11:07.3 (79.5), 12:28.0 (80.7), 13:47.1 (79.1), 15:02.3 (75.2), 15:38.62 (36.32). Comment: A long wait for a tough race. Do not let it diminish what was a great freshman year, from start to finish.
200-meter dash: Mike Cocca 23.20. Comment: A fine farewell performance for a fine sprinter and excellent team leader. Thanks for everything!
400-meter dash: Colin Frederickson 50.74. Comment: A solid ending to an amazing comeback track season(s).
800-meter run: Brian McCormick 1:59.17. Comment: Nicely done, proving something we already knew, and that is the sub-2:00 for 800 meters is no fluke. That is what you are. We will miss you, and we wish you well at your new track (and college) home at Ithaca College.
1,500-meter run: Tom Lipari 3:59.54. Personal-best time. Splits: 63.6, 2:08.6 (65.0), 3:13.1 (64.5), 3:59.54 (final 400m, 61.54). Comment: An excellent end to a great freshman year. Fell short of the goal of 3:57, but still a strong PR. Nice job.
3,000-meter steeplechase: Nick Webster, 9:30.23. Fifth place. Splits: 70.6, 2:23.8 (73.2), 3:39.0 (75.2), 4:55.4 (76.4), 6:13.1 (77.7), 7:32.8 (79.7), 8:50.5 (77.7), 9:30.23. Comments: You gave it your all, but you definitely looked tired. Strong sophomore year, and we're hoping for big things in your junior seasons.
5,000-meter run: Will Griffin 15:38.62. Splits: 71.7, 2:23.1 (71.4), 3:35.0 (71.9), 4:46.7 (71.7), 5:59.9 (73.2), 7:15.4 (75.5), 8:31.8 (76.4), 9:47.5 (75.7), 11:07.3 (79.5), 12:28.0 (80.7), 13:47.1 (79.1), 15:02.3 (75.2), 15:38.62 (36.32). Comment: A long wait for a tough race. Do not let it diminish what was a great freshman year, from start to finish.
Icahn meet and team captains
Hello all blog followers:
I will post Icahn splits here as soon as I can. For the most part, they are not pretty. But overall, it was not an awful night. The meet was run better than last year. But not by much. Why they split the men's 5k into two sections is beyond me. And then: They decide to run the decathlon 1500 (all 2 athletes) in between sections, making the seeded 5k runners wait some more. Most had warmed up 2 hours prior to their race. Ridiculous. To his credit, Will Griffin did NOT use this as an excuse for a subpar race. Just not a good night for him. However, it had to have some negative impact.
Again, not a great night for us, but at least the weather was nice.
Second point: During my endless down time at this meet, I counted and tallied the Team Captain vote ballots. I will tell everyone the results when I see you at individual/group end-of-year meetings both Tuesday and Wednesday. Unless you would like me to post them on the blog sooner.
If you would like to find out the results sooner via blog, please post a comment and/or send me a text message. Note that I will not be on or near a computer until much later tonight. But I will check back in and get the splits up when I can later.
Otherwise, I'll see you all soon.
Next up: Keegs and Addie in the IC4A and ECAC 10,000 meters. Friday night. Princeton.
I will post Icahn splits here as soon as I can. For the most part, they are not pretty. But overall, it was not an awful night. The meet was run better than last year. But not by much. Why they split the men's 5k into two sections is beyond me. And then: They decide to run the decathlon 1500 (all 2 athletes) in between sections, making the seeded 5k runners wait some more. Most had warmed up 2 hours prior to their race. Ridiculous. To his credit, Will Griffin did NOT use this as an excuse for a subpar race. Just not a good night for him. However, it had to have some negative impact.
Again, not a great night for us, but at least the weather was nice.
Second point: During my endless down time at this meet, I counted and tallied the Team Captain vote ballots. I will tell everyone the results when I see you at individual/group end-of-year meetings both Tuesday and Wednesday. Unless you would like me to post them on the blog sooner.
If you would like to find out the results sooner via blog, please post a comment and/or send me a text message. Note that I will not be on or near a computer until much later tonight. But I will check back in and get the splits up when I can later.
Otherwise, I'll see you all soon.
Next up: Keegs and Addie in the IC4A and ECAC 10,000 meters. Friday night. Princeton.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
What's next for the Running Red Foxes
The outdoor track season is winding down. The majority of the team is finished, focusing on finals and then ready to go home and start cranking summer training. For some guys, though, there are more races to be run.
Here's what's left ...
Saturday, May 9: NYC Qualifying Challenge, Icahn Stadium, Randalls Island, NYC
200 dash: Mike Cocca
400 dash: Colin Frederickson
800 run: Brian McCormick
1500 run: Tom Lipari
3000 steeple: Nick Webster
5000 run: Will Griffin
Pole vault: Max Carow
Friday, May 15: IC4A Championships, Princeton
10,000 run: Tim Keegan
Saturday, June 27: USA Junior Championships, University of Oregon
Event TBA (either 5000 or 10000): Matt Flint
Here's what's left ...
Saturday, May 9: NYC Qualifying Challenge, Icahn Stadium, Randalls Island, NYC
200 dash: Mike Cocca
400 dash: Colin Frederickson
800 run: Brian McCormick
1500 run: Tom Lipari
3000 steeple: Nick Webster
5000 run: Will Griffin
Pole vault: Max Carow
Friday, May 15: IC4A Championships, Princeton
10,000 run: Tim Keegan
Saturday, June 27: USA Junior Championships, University of Oregon
Event TBA (either 5000 or 10000): Matt Flint
MAAC commentary and splits
Sorry for the delay. It has been a busy few days. Below are the results again, with appropriate commentary and splits.
Thanks to team member Mike Holinko for recording all splits. A huge help, especially in the pouring rain on Sunday.
Team standings: 1. Manhattan 225, 2. St. Peter's and Rider 119 (tie), 4. Marist 77, 5. Iona 73. PETE SAYS: This is awesome. A memorable day and a lot more points than expected, considering a redshirted Girma, an injured Vess and a recovering Conor Shelley. A testament to our depth and heart.
200-meter dash: 1 point
6. Mike Cocca 23.95
PETE SAYS: With the track virtually under water, our captain pulls out a great race and scores a key, late-meet point out of the slower section. I'll remember that for a long time!
400-meter dash: 7 points
3. Colin Frederickson 51.38
6. John Carabetta 52.12
PETE SAYS: C-Fred got out there and just got edged out by some pretty darn good sprinters. Solid time in the rain. Carabetta runs the first of two superb 400s, scoring out of the slow section. Great stuff, men!
800-meter run: 6 points
3. Kyle Havard 1:59.42
PETE SAYS: Perhaps the most bizarre championship event I have ever witnessed. Kyle gets second in the slower section and gets 3rd overall, the winner of the slow section wins the event! Strange. Kyle saved his best race of the season for last. Awesome. Gave me chills.
1,500-meter run: 1 point
6. Will Griffin 4:01.99. 62.5, 2:09.9 (67.4), 3:15.1 (65.2) 4:01.88 (62.99 last 400m)
David Raucci 4:05.99. 65, 2:12 (67), 3:17 (65), 4:04.99 (63.99 last 400m)
Conor Shelley 4:11.68. 65, 2:12 (67), 3:19 (67), 4:11.68 (69.68 last 400m)
Colin Johnson 4:16.18. 65, 2:12 (67), 3:21 (69), 4:16.18 (72.18 last 400m)
Kris Geist 4:18.56. 67, 2:19 (72), 3:29 (70), 4:18.56 (63.56 last 400m of your life!)
PETE SAYS: In a crazy tactical race, Will gets shoved off the track by an Iona runner, who gets DQed and we get the point. Excellent doubles by Raucci and Geist (great way to end your career, KG)
3000-meter steeplechase: 6 points
4. Nick Webster 9:22.77. 73, 2:31 (78), 3:51 (80), 5:12 (81), 6:34 (82), 7:56 (82), 9:13 (77).
5. Matt Flint 9:39.21. 77, 2:37 (80), 3:59 (82), 5:24 (85), 6:46 (82), 8:11 (85), 9:30 (79)
Tom Lipari 9:46.91. 77, 2:37 (80), 3:58 (81), 5:22 (84), 6:46 (84), 8:13 (87), 9:36 (83)
Matt Janczyk 9:46.96. 76, 2:37 (81), 3:59 (82), 5:20 (81), 6:44 (84), 8:11 (87), 9:36 (85)
John Keenan 9:49.37. 76, 2:36 (80), 3:57 (81), 5:22 (85), 6:46 (84), 8:13 (87), missed last split.
PETE SAYS: Weird event. Went out hard. Flint was the only one to race it smart. Across the board, top to bottom, times were off 5-10 seconds. Not sure why. We were hoping for more points here, but the MAAC got stronger in this event this year. That's a fact.
5,000-meter run: 6 points
3. Tim Keegan 15:00.59. 72, 2:25 (73), 3:36 (71), 4:48 (72), 6:02 (74), 7:12 (70), 8:23 (71), 9:34 (71), 10:46 (72), 12:00 (74), 13:15 (75), 14:25 (70), 15:00.59 (35.59)
Nick Webster 15:12.93. 72, 2:25 (73), 3:36 (71), 4:48 (72), 6:02 (74), 7:14 (72), 8:24 (70), 9:40 (76), 10:54 (74), 12:09 (75), 13:24 (75), 14:37 (73), 15:12.93 (35.93)
Zak Smetana 15:23.09. 73, 2:28 (75), 3:40 (72), 4:51 (71), 6:04 (73), 7:16 (72), 8:30 (74), 9:44 (74), 10:58 (74), 12:15 (77), 13:30 (75), 14:46 (76), 15:23.09 (37.09)
Curtis Jensen 15:30.64. 72, 2:25 (73), 3:34 (69), 4:48 (74), 6:02 (74), 7:12 (70), 8:23 (71), 9:37 (74), 10:52 (75), 12:09 (77), 13:29 (80), 14:50 (81), 15:30.64 (40.64)
Joe McElhoney 15:34.28. 73, 2:28 (75), 3:39 (71), 4:51 (72), 6:05 (74), 7:18 (73), 8:38 (80), 9:54 (76), 11:12 (78), 12:28 (76), 13:45 (7), 15:00 (75), 15:34.28 (34.28)
PETE SAYS: We gave back a lot of points to Iona in this event, but it wasn't for a lack of trying. Excellent doubles by Keegs and Webs and JoeMac, fantastic PR for Zak and an off day for Curt.
10,000-meter run: 17 points
2. Tim Keegan 31:23.68. 73, 2:27 (74), 3:42 (75), 4:58 (76), 6:13 (75), 7:28 (75), 8:44 (76), 10:02 (78), 11:18 (76), 12:34 (76), 13:49 (75), 15:04 (75), 16:20 (76), 17:35 (75), 18:52 (77), 20:09 (77), 21:21 (72), 22:33 (72), 23:49 (76), 25:05 (76), 26:23 (78), 27:37 (74), 28:53 (76), 30:10 (77), 31:23.68 (73.68)
3. David Raucci 31:31.75. 74, 2:28 (74), 3:43 (75), 4:59 (76), 6:14 (75), 7:29 (75), 8:45 (76), 10:02 (77), 11:18 (76), 12:34 (76), 13:49 (75), 15:04 (75), 16:20 (76), 17:35 (75), 18:52 (77), 20:09 (77), 21:22 (73), 22:34 (72), 23:49 (75), 25:05 (76), 26:23 (78), 27:37 (74), 28:55 (78), 30:14 (79), 31:31.75 (77.75)
5. Joe McElhoney 32:52.19. 74, 2:28 (74), 3:43 (75), 4:59 (76), 6:14 (75), 7:29 (75), 8:46 (77), 10:03 (77), 11:23 (80), 12:42 (79), 14:02 (80), 15:22 (80), 16:42 (80), 18:03 (81), 19:24 (81), 20:44 (80), 22:04 (80), 23:26 (82), 24:47 (81), 26:07 (80), 27:27 (80), 28:47 (80), 30:09 (82), 32:28 (79), 32:52.19 (83.19)
6. Alex Emerel 33:09.23. 74, 2:28 (74), 3:43 (75), 4:59 (76), 6:14 (75), 7:29 (75), 8:46 (77), 10:03 (77), 11:23 (80), 12:42 (79), 14:02 (80), 15:22 (80), 16:42 (80), 18:03 (81), 19:25 (82), 20:47 (82), 22:11 (84), 23:35 (84), 24:58 (83), 26:23 (85), 27:46 (83), 29:07 (81), 30:29 (82), 31:50 (81), 33:09.23 (79.23)
Pat Duggan 33:47.71. 74, 2:28 (74), 3:43 (75), 4:59 (76), 6:14 (75), 7:29 (75), 8:46 (77), 10:05 (79), 11:26 (81), 12:48 (82), 14:12 (84), 15:34 (82), 16:58 (84), 18:20 (82), 19:42 (82), 21:07 (85), 22:33 (86), 23:59 (86), 25:23 (84), 26:46 (83), 28:10 (84), 29:35 (85), 31:03 (88), 32:28 (85), 33:47.71 (79.71)
PETE SAYS: A bonanza of points for us! And some great running too!
110-meter hurdles: 2 points
5. Mike Clifford 17.29
PETE SAYS: Huge points and a great improvement in one week, in far worse conditions!
400-meter relay: 6 points
3. Marist 46.36. Mike McCloskey, Neal Viets, John Kristie, Tom DeVaney
PETE SAYS: Not pretty, but made nicer by a Rider dropped baton.
1600-meter relay: 8 points
2. Marist 3:30.71. Mike Cocca, Colin Frederickson, Alex Cuesta, John Carabetta
PETE SAYS: Thrilling end to the meet, with Carabetta running a monster anchor leg.
High jump: 2 points
5. Greg Masto 1.69 meters
PETE SAYS: Not bad for jumping out of a lake.
Pole vault: 10 points
1. Max Carow 4.17 meters
PETE SAYS: MAAC Champion! In horrible conditions.
Discus: 4 points
4. James Fitzgerald 35.90 meters
PETE SAYS: Huge effort, clutch late-meet points.
Javelin: 1 point
6. Tom DeVaney 45.10 meters
PETE SAYS: Fantastic series of throw, literally saving the best for last.
Thanks to team member Mike Holinko for recording all splits. A huge help, especially in the pouring rain on Sunday.
Team standings: 1. Manhattan 225, 2. St. Peter's and Rider 119 (tie), 4. Marist 77, 5. Iona 73. PETE SAYS: This is awesome. A memorable day and a lot more points than expected, considering a redshirted Girma, an injured Vess and a recovering Conor Shelley. A testament to our depth and heart.
200-meter dash: 1 point
6. Mike Cocca 23.95
PETE SAYS: With the track virtually under water, our captain pulls out a great race and scores a key, late-meet point out of the slower section. I'll remember that for a long time!
400-meter dash: 7 points
3. Colin Frederickson 51.38
6. John Carabetta 52.12
PETE SAYS: C-Fred got out there and just got edged out by some pretty darn good sprinters. Solid time in the rain. Carabetta runs the first of two superb 400s, scoring out of the slow section. Great stuff, men!
800-meter run: 6 points
3. Kyle Havard 1:59.42
PETE SAYS: Perhaps the most bizarre championship event I have ever witnessed. Kyle gets second in the slower section and gets 3rd overall, the winner of the slow section wins the event! Strange. Kyle saved his best race of the season for last. Awesome. Gave me chills.
1,500-meter run: 1 point
6. Will Griffin 4:01.99. 62.5, 2:09.9 (67.4), 3:15.1 (65.2) 4:01.88 (62.99 last 400m)
David Raucci 4:05.99. 65, 2:12 (67), 3:17 (65), 4:04.99 (63.99 last 400m)
Conor Shelley 4:11.68. 65, 2:12 (67), 3:19 (67), 4:11.68 (69.68 last 400m)
Colin Johnson 4:16.18. 65, 2:12 (67), 3:21 (69), 4:16.18 (72.18 last 400m)
Kris Geist 4:18.56. 67, 2:19 (72), 3:29 (70), 4:18.56 (63.56 last 400m of your life!)
PETE SAYS: In a crazy tactical race, Will gets shoved off the track by an Iona runner, who gets DQed and we get the point. Excellent doubles by Raucci and Geist (great way to end your career, KG)
3000-meter steeplechase: 6 points
4. Nick Webster 9:22.77. 73, 2:31 (78), 3:51 (80), 5:12 (81), 6:34 (82), 7:56 (82), 9:13 (77).
5. Matt Flint 9:39.21. 77, 2:37 (80), 3:59 (82), 5:24 (85), 6:46 (82), 8:11 (85), 9:30 (79)
Tom Lipari 9:46.91. 77, 2:37 (80), 3:58 (81), 5:22 (84), 6:46 (84), 8:13 (87), 9:36 (83)
Matt Janczyk 9:46.96. 76, 2:37 (81), 3:59 (82), 5:20 (81), 6:44 (84), 8:11 (87), 9:36 (85)
John Keenan 9:49.37. 76, 2:36 (80), 3:57 (81), 5:22 (85), 6:46 (84), 8:13 (87), missed last split.
PETE SAYS: Weird event. Went out hard. Flint was the only one to race it smart. Across the board, top to bottom, times were off 5-10 seconds. Not sure why. We were hoping for more points here, but the MAAC got stronger in this event this year. That's a fact.
5,000-meter run: 6 points
3. Tim Keegan 15:00.59. 72, 2:25 (73), 3:36 (71), 4:48 (72), 6:02 (74), 7:12 (70), 8:23 (71), 9:34 (71), 10:46 (72), 12:00 (74), 13:15 (75), 14:25 (70), 15:00.59 (35.59)
Nick Webster 15:12.93. 72, 2:25 (73), 3:36 (71), 4:48 (72), 6:02 (74), 7:14 (72), 8:24 (70), 9:40 (76), 10:54 (74), 12:09 (75), 13:24 (75), 14:37 (73), 15:12.93 (35.93)
Zak Smetana 15:23.09. 73, 2:28 (75), 3:40 (72), 4:51 (71), 6:04 (73), 7:16 (72), 8:30 (74), 9:44 (74), 10:58 (74), 12:15 (77), 13:30 (75), 14:46 (76), 15:23.09 (37.09)
Curtis Jensen 15:30.64. 72, 2:25 (73), 3:34 (69), 4:48 (74), 6:02 (74), 7:12 (70), 8:23 (71), 9:37 (74), 10:52 (75), 12:09 (77), 13:29 (80), 14:50 (81), 15:30.64 (40.64)
Joe McElhoney 15:34.28. 73, 2:28 (75), 3:39 (71), 4:51 (72), 6:05 (74), 7:18 (73), 8:38 (80), 9:54 (76), 11:12 (78), 12:28 (76), 13:45 (7), 15:00 (75), 15:34.28 (34.28)
PETE SAYS: We gave back a lot of points to Iona in this event, but it wasn't for a lack of trying. Excellent doubles by Keegs and Webs and JoeMac, fantastic PR for Zak and an off day for Curt.
10,000-meter run: 17 points
2. Tim Keegan 31:23.68. 73, 2:27 (74), 3:42 (75), 4:58 (76), 6:13 (75), 7:28 (75), 8:44 (76), 10:02 (78), 11:18 (76), 12:34 (76), 13:49 (75), 15:04 (75), 16:20 (76), 17:35 (75), 18:52 (77), 20:09 (77), 21:21 (72), 22:33 (72), 23:49 (76), 25:05 (76), 26:23 (78), 27:37 (74), 28:53 (76), 30:10 (77), 31:23.68 (73.68)
3. David Raucci 31:31.75. 74, 2:28 (74), 3:43 (75), 4:59 (76), 6:14 (75), 7:29 (75), 8:45 (76), 10:02 (77), 11:18 (76), 12:34 (76), 13:49 (75), 15:04 (75), 16:20 (76), 17:35 (75), 18:52 (77), 20:09 (77), 21:22 (73), 22:34 (72), 23:49 (75), 25:05 (76), 26:23 (78), 27:37 (74), 28:55 (78), 30:14 (79), 31:31.75 (77.75)
5. Joe McElhoney 32:52.19. 74, 2:28 (74), 3:43 (75), 4:59 (76), 6:14 (75), 7:29 (75), 8:46 (77), 10:03 (77), 11:23 (80), 12:42 (79), 14:02 (80), 15:22 (80), 16:42 (80), 18:03 (81), 19:24 (81), 20:44 (80), 22:04 (80), 23:26 (82), 24:47 (81), 26:07 (80), 27:27 (80), 28:47 (80), 30:09 (82), 32:28 (79), 32:52.19 (83.19)
6. Alex Emerel 33:09.23. 74, 2:28 (74), 3:43 (75), 4:59 (76), 6:14 (75), 7:29 (75), 8:46 (77), 10:03 (77), 11:23 (80), 12:42 (79), 14:02 (80), 15:22 (80), 16:42 (80), 18:03 (81), 19:25 (82), 20:47 (82), 22:11 (84), 23:35 (84), 24:58 (83), 26:23 (85), 27:46 (83), 29:07 (81), 30:29 (82), 31:50 (81), 33:09.23 (79.23)
Pat Duggan 33:47.71. 74, 2:28 (74), 3:43 (75), 4:59 (76), 6:14 (75), 7:29 (75), 8:46 (77), 10:05 (79), 11:26 (81), 12:48 (82), 14:12 (84), 15:34 (82), 16:58 (84), 18:20 (82), 19:42 (82), 21:07 (85), 22:33 (86), 23:59 (86), 25:23 (84), 26:46 (83), 28:10 (84), 29:35 (85), 31:03 (88), 32:28 (85), 33:47.71 (79.71)
PETE SAYS: A bonanza of points for us! And some great running too!
110-meter hurdles: 2 points
5. Mike Clifford 17.29
PETE SAYS: Huge points and a great improvement in one week, in far worse conditions!
400-meter relay: 6 points
3. Marist 46.36. Mike McCloskey, Neal Viets, John Kristie, Tom DeVaney
PETE SAYS: Not pretty, but made nicer by a Rider dropped baton.
1600-meter relay: 8 points
2. Marist 3:30.71. Mike Cocca, Colin Frederickson, Alex Cuesta, John Carabetta
PETE SAYS: Thrilling end to the meet, with Carabetta running a monster anchor leg.
High jump: 2 points
5. Greg Masto 1.69 meters
PETE SAYS: Not bad for jumping out of a lake.
Pole vault: 10 points
1. Max Carow 4.17 meters
PETE SAYS: MAAC Champion! In horrible conditions.
Discus: 4 points
4. James Fitzgerald 35.90 meters
PETE SAYS: Huge effort, clutch late-meet points.
Javelin: 1 point
6. Tom DeVaney 45.10 meters
PETE SAYS: Fantastic series of throw, literally saving the best for last.
Monday, May 4, 2009
MAAC Championships, 5.2/5.3.09
Another great MAAC meet, and the team should be proud of its efforts. It was a TRUE TEAM performance, and we scored some amazing, unexpected points all around.
Congrats to MAAC Champion Max Carow in the pole vault, and to distance runner Tim Keegan for doing the brutal 10k/5k double and producing 14 valuable points for the team.
Weather conditions on Sunday were terrible: Heavy rain. Wind. Chilly.
Point totals and Marist men results are below. Back later with splits and more commentary from what was a great meet for the Running (and Jumping and Throwing) Red Foxes ...
Team standings: 1. Manhattan 225, 2. St. Peter's and Rider 119 (tie), 4. Marist 77, 5. Iona 73
100-meter dash: No points
Mike Cocca 11.76
Mike McCloskey 12.03
Tom DeVaney 12.60
200-meter dash: 1 point
6. Mike Cocca 23.95
Mike McCloskey 24.17
Neal Viets 25.55
400-meter dash: 7 points
3. Colin Frederickson 51.38
6. John Carabetta 52.12
John Kristie 57.39
800-meter run: 6 points
3. Kyle Havard 1:59.42
Tom Lipari 2:00.69
Will Griffin 2:02.01
Brian McCormick 2:04.18
Colin Johnson 2:06.77
1,500-meter run: 1 point
6. Will Griffin 4:01.99
David Raucci 4:05.99
Conor Shelley 4:11.68
Colin Johnson 4:16.18
Kris Geist 4:18.56
3000-meter steeplechase: 6 points
4. Nick Webster 9:22.77
5. Matt Flint 9:39.21
Tom Lipari 9:46.91
Matt Janczyk 9:46.96
John Keenan 9:49.37
5,000-meter run: 6 points
3. Tim Keegan 15:00.59
Nick Webster 15:12.93
Zak Smetana 15:23.09
Curtis Jensen 15:30.64
Joe McElhoney 15:34.28
10,000-meter run: 17 points
2. Tim Keegan 31:23.68
3. David Raucci 31:31.75
5. Joe McElhoney 32:52.19
6. Alex Emerel 33:09.23
Pat Duggan 33:47.71
110-meter hurdles: 2 points
5. Mike Clifford 17.29
400-meter hurdles: 0 points
Mike Clifford 1:02.00
Greg Dubois 1:04.49
400-meter relay: 6 points
3. Marist 46.36. Mike McCloskey, Neal Viets, John Kristie, Tom DeVaney
1600-meter relay: 8 points
2. Marist 3:30.71. Mike Cocca, Colin Frederickson, Alex Cuesta, John Carabetta
High jump: 2 points
5. Greg Masto 1.69 meters
Pole vault: 10 points
1. Max Carow 4.17 meters
Shot put: 0 points
James Fitzgerald 10.70 meters
Discus: 4 points
4. James Fitzgerald 35.90 meters
Javelin: 1 point
6. Tom DeVaney 45.10 meters
No competitors in: Hammer, long jump, triple jump
Congrats to MAAC Champion Max Carow in the pole vault, and to distance runner Tim Keegan for doing the brutal 10k/5k double and producing 14 valuable points for the team.
Weather conditions on Sunday were terrible: Heavy rain. Wind. Chilly.
Point totals and Marist men results are below. Back later with splits and more commentary from what was a great meet for the Running (and Jumping and Throwing) Red Foxes ...
Team standings: 1. Manhattan 225, 2. St. Peter's and Rider 119 (tie), 4. Marist 77, 5. Iona 73
100-meter dash: No points
Mike Cocca 11.76
Mike McCloskey 12.03
Tom DeVaney 12.60
200-meter dash: 1 point
6. Mike Cocca 23.95
Mike McCloskey 24.17
Neal Viets 25.55
400-meter dash: 7 points
3. Colin Frederickson 51.38
6. John Carabetta 52.12
John Kristie 57.39
800-meter run: 6 points
3. Kyle Havard 1:59.42
Tom Lipari 2:00.69
Will Griffin 2:02.01
Brian McCormick 2:04.18
Colin Johnson 2:06.77
1,500-meter run: 1 point
6. Will Griffin 4:01.99
David Raucci 4:05.99
Conor Shelley 4:11.68
Colin Johnson 4:16.18
Kris Geist 4:18.56
3000-meter steeplechase: 6 points
4. Nick Webster 9:22.77
5. Matt Flint 9:39.21
Tom Lipari 9:46.91
Matt Janczyk 9:46.96
John Keenan 9:49.37
5,000-meter run: 6 points
3. Tim Keegan 15:00.59
Nick Webster 15:12.93
Zak Smetana 15:23.09
Curtis Jensen 15:30.64
Joe McElhoney 15:34.28
10,000-meter run: 17 points
2. Tim Keegan 31:23.68
3. David Raucci 31:31.75
5. Joe McElhoney 32:52.19
6. Alex Emerel 33:09.23
Pat Duggan 33:47.71
110-meter hurdles: 2 points
5. Mike Clifford 17.29
400-meter hurdles: 0 points
Mike Clifford 1:02.00
Greg Dubois 1:04.49
400-meter relay: 6 points
3. Marist 46.36. Mike McCloskey, Neal Viets, John Kristie, Tom DeVaney
1600-meter relay: 8 points
2. Marist 3:30.71. Mike Cocca, Colin Frederickson, Alex Cuesta, John Carabetta
High jump: 2 points
5. Greg Masto 1.69 meters
Pole vault: 10 points
1. Max Carow 4.17 meters
Shot put: 0 points
James Fitzgerald 10.70 meters
Discus: 4 points
4. James Fitzgerald 35.90 meters
Javelin: 1 point
6. Tom DeVaney 45.10 meters
No competitors in: Hammer, long jump, triple jump
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)