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nice job setting this up Tom? (Dave?)
anyone who is a regular-what time are thursday runs? still 5??

Dave set it up. The runs are at 5 although Randall usually shows early.

Great idea...nice job Dave! Look forward to being a runner again. I'll be at Mill Cities to cheer you all on...who knows...maybe even jog a 2.5 for A.S.

great idea

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Leslie, that would make a GREAT yankee swap gift!

Does anyone know if the US Post Office had problems with the latest issue of the Runner's Rag that was assembled at the last Club meeting? Carol said they were prepared for mailing but neither I (in Newton, NH), MJ in Haverhill, MA, or Paul in Plaistow has received one yet. I am looking forward to Ken Tripp's opus. Has anyone gotten a Rag who wasn't at the mailing to get theirs hand-delivered to them?

I have not received the Rag yet. Was it mailed?

I received the Rag last week, and that was after it was forwarded from my old address in NH.

I have not received a runners rag for at least 8-9 months - possibly longer (maybe February 2006????).

Linda, Was it realy the Rag or just the package of entry forms and Christmas party announcement? I got that package but not the newsletter.

The last I had heard, the rag was put together for mailing at the meeting, but wasn't sent out with the applications because of there was not enough stamps. However, I was told it was going to be sent out mid last week, so if you haven't got it yet, I hope you get it soon. If you haven't got one within the next week , please send me a message at ktripp@sepracor.com and I will send one to you.

The last rag went out in May, so it's been a while. I apologize for that, but I did put a lot into this last issue and I hope everyone likes it. I think Leslie lied to me when she said how much goes into the rag. I may have been duped. :) (it doesn't matter because I enjoy doing it) I already have stuff for the next rag; however, I am always looking for stories.

The Circle could save lots of money that's being spent on postage if the Rag were linked to the home page and people could read it on line and print it out if they wanted to. The number of hard copies being mailed would be significantly reduced. Members could choose to remove themselves from the mailing list if they planned to view the Rag on line.

Okay, Ken, I admit I understated the time required to publish the Rag. Haven't you ever sold a used car without disclosing allthe negatives? : )

Changing the distribution policy of the rag will have to be something that will be discussed at future board meetings. But you are right, between the cost of copying and mailing, an electronic link could save some $$$. The major problem would be that not everyone has computer access. Definitely something to think about though?

Did you like the last version of the rag? (if you got it?)

Is the Garmin 301 new or used? What is the reason for selling it?

I have it on "good authority" that the rag wasn't mailed until Saturday 11/18, so be patient. You should have it to read while digesting your turkey.

Patience is a virtue! I got my Rag in today's mail and love the new look, the pics, and stories. Great job, Ken, and thanks for the note of thanks directed at me.

The Garmin 301 is used but is as good as new (all the stuff in the original box). I upgraded to a pricier model that works better in the woods. Of course, this time of year, both would work quite well in the woods because the leaves are down. My new one cost $350, so my old one at $100 is a real bargain. No chance that I'll give it as a Yankee Swap gift. Nice try, Kristen. : )

You definitely deserve the thank you for your contribution to the rag. As I said, it's overdue.

Thanks for the info on the Garmin. I already have a 201 and 301. I was asking for a friend and I'll let you know if he's interested. How's do you like the new one. I also do a lot of trails and that is my main complaint for the 301.

I do a lot of trail running with my dog. I never get a weak signal with my 305. It's quite reliable. The 301 is good for someone who runs mainly on the roads.

Edited by author 11-21-2006 08:51 AM
The 305 has been working extremly well for me in the woods and while running on some pretty foggy mornings. I have talked to many who used them during the Reach the Beach Relay and found them to be very accurate. Works well downloading to Google Earth Plus and Motion Based mapping. Runners Alley gives WCRC members a 10% discount, so would be 10% off the $350. price :) I am looking forward to using it on the back country XC trails this winter.

LOCO is directing a new half-marathon in April 2007, for more more details> http://www.locorunning.com/greathalf.php . Exeter Hospital has already signed on as lead sponsor. It is a beautiful course and we're looking to drum up early buzz (and input) for the event. Soooooooo, we're pulling together an informal "course preview" run this Sunday, November 26th. We'll be meeting at Newmarket High School at 8:30AM. There will also be a 9-miler group for those who aren't up for the full 13.1. The current forecast for Sunday looks great! Please join us.

I am planning to GPS the run to download the course for others to view. Please contact me or the LOCO guys if you have any questions or need directions.

Lisa

Remember Claudia Carmargo, the female winner of the High Street Mile this year? She was 13th in NYC, 2:35!

And she ran a 16:07 5K the day before!


Place Bib Name Time State Country Citizenship
1 F1 Jelena Prokopcuka 2:25:05 Latvia LAT
2 F7 Tatiana Hladyr 2:26:05 Ukraine UKR
3 F4 Catherine Ndereba 2:26:58 Kenya KEN
4 F3 Rita Jeptoo 2:26:59 Kenya KEN
5 F8 Lidiya Grigoryeva 2:27:21 Russia RUS
6 F2 Deena Kastor 2:27:54 CA USA
7 F9 Nina Rillstone 2:31:19 New Zealand NZL
8 F6 Lornah Kiplagat 2:32:31 Netherlands NED
9 F11 Katie McGregor 2:32:36 MN USA
10 F5 Susan Chepkemei 2:32:45 Kenya KEN
11 F10 Silvia Skvortsova 2:33:17 Russia RUS
12 F14 Samia Akbar 2:34:14 VA USA
13 F21 Claudia Camargo 2:35:04 CT ARG
14 F3000 Sonya O'Sullivan 2:42:05 Ireland IRL
15 F12 Magdalena Lewy Boulet 2:42:38 CA USA

Is she available for Mill Cities?

(OOPS ... now I'm in trouble with the MCR board)

I know this is late...but Yes, it was the RAG that I received and not race apps. Do you think turning 50 made me lose all my brain? Wait..I wasn't even 50 when I sent that first message! And Thank you Ken Tripp for all your efforts! Much appreciated.
LLL

It would be great to get the Rag online. In the NSC bike club we post the newsletter to the website where you can download it or read it online. The file is a PDF format whih can anyone on any operating system can read. There is software which you can the publisher file into PDF file format without loosing any effect of the original.

Also, I will be doing a special training program for thr Great Bay Half Marathon, Presented by Exeter Hospital. Detail will be posted latter this week on the loco running website and Exeter Hospital.
You all have a good Thanksgiving!

Not to be critical, and this may be stating the obvious BUT- a lot of time and work goes into many club functions-directing, mailing, writing, and web maintenance( this site has to be screened by someone-thanks Dave). We're all getting busier and busier and busier--say that's what's happened to my training, damn life gets in the way. AND the WCRC has no fees So... mistakes are gonna happen.
We are getting more and more volunteers for mailings which is good, but if more people stepped up and helped out it would be even better. And one of the best ways to help the club is to tell people all the great things we do for the running community-esp. young runners. Remind people esp. the IAAMs(sic. Camire-It IS All About ME types) that the running world is about giving back to the sport. Supporting the sport at all levels-youth, H.S.-as Well as open-track, as well as distance running.

And speaking of volunteers, thanks to Mr. Wile and crew for putting on the race this morning. Even made sure that none of the roots or rocks jumped up at me - ankles intact! Thanks!

What an event the turkey trot is....hundreds of runners, joggahs, baby strollers, pukers, running pilgrims and human turkeys.
Louiseee Rossetti took many a scalp, out kicking the likes of many an athlete-AND she didn't have a number.
Only down note was Mr. Maine Randall couldn't make it having had surgery.

should add fine performances by WC members-among others: Brett Rickenbach, Chris ' I luv da intervals' Kealey; Todd Gerrish; Laurie G. Bob 'I can only race' Strouty all were up front of the parade.
Also fine volunteer performances by many

How bout 2nd master, 49 yr old Randy Frost, Just 15 sec. behind DD ! Strouty's 50 along with Jeff Goddard, myself and others turning 50 next year But we will all be chasing this guy. Maybe we can get him and the other DD Dennis Donaghue to lead our USATF 50 team next year? Come on Strouty round up the troops! Is 884 a Turkey Trot record? JW

I'll be there in fall of '08- chrono. and running only; otherwise still trying to grow up.

John - Idly sitting here on a Saturday morning, I looked back at coolrunning records for t-day trot and yes it is a record number of runners. Interestingly enough the times have not changed dramatically. Mr Wile may have the details on pre-1996 times but it looks like 16:08 is the record time. 2000-Eric Burgess and 1996-Craig Watcke.

On another note, the course was definately a faster course 10 years ago, especially the middle section after trav's memorial. There was a lot more hard packed soil before all the wood chips were added. I remember Watcke and I dueling it out that year and the course was a good 10-15 seconds faster than it is today.


Anyway here is the chronolology

Year # time
2006 884 16:09
2005 695 16:25
2004 644 16:38
2003 755 16:14
2002 600 17:25 (SNOW)
2001 749 16:37
2000 570 16:08 (Eric Burgess)
1999 562 16:17
1998 481 16:39
1997 352 17:21 (Ice)
1996 300 16:08 (Craig Watcke)
1995 184 16:30

Mr Wile - do you have the stats on pre-1995? It would make for a cool history of the race that we could keep up to date on the web site.

Yes the course was faster before wood chips, the stone gravel hill and horses. But we have haven't helped matters by getting older and slower. I've done all 17,injured or not. This race is the only streak I have. Were you there for the first one in 1990? Gary Passler has run them all as well injured or not. Maybe Don Hennigar? Anyone else?

Yes, Webber, I have run them all on Thanksgiving. The course must get longer each year- can't think of any other reason why our times get slower. Ted Jones has done them all also I think.

Does anyone know when the 30k run to the Winners Circle is this year? If I remember correctly, it is usually a week or so before Eastern States?

I want to thank all of the volunteers and runners for making the 17 Turkey Trot a hugh sucess. I also will keep those of you that paid for and yet did not receive a shirt on how I will rectify thios. I will be getting the numbers from Manning and will probably be at the December meeting with more. Thank you all once again!! Happy Holidays.
ps: I believe the courages Ted Jones managed to keep his continuous (running/walking) streak intact, bumb knee and all!!

Key West Road Trip
Back by popular demand! Several club members are heading to Key West in January to do the Half Shell 1/2 Marathon. This is a fun race and a good excuse for a vacation. All are welcome on the trip. This is a pay your own way, make your own reservations deal, but wanted to open the invitation. I can give more info at the next meeting or check out the Southern Most Runners web site. http://www.southernmostrunners.com/

FYI to those not on Tom's email list:
The December meeting of the Winner's Circle Running Club will be held Thursday, December 7, 6:30PM upstairs at the Winner's Circle. THIS MEETING IS BEING HELD ONE WEEK EARLIER THAN USUAL SO AS NOT TO BE TOO CLOSE TO THE CHRISTMAS PARTY. Topics will include recent events (Turkey Trot, Mill Cities Relay), upcoming WCRC holiday races (Toy Trot and Hangover Classic), and the all-important WCRC Christmas party (Dec 16 at Saunders at Rye Harbor.

FYI to those not on Tom's email list:
As New Members Coordinator, I send all new members e-mails address to Tom to be added to his master list.If you are a New or Old Member and are not getting E-Mail Reports ""updates" on current club events. Send your name and e-mail address to Tom. tom.miller@unh.edu or runbob@metrocast.net
and I will send it to him.

If any of you women runners have any running shoes-preferably racing and/or cross-country flats- that you aren't using or are discarding, I could put them to use with my indoor team. Some of the girls don't have them and may not be able to get them. Let me know or leave them in shower room at the WC.
thanks

Thanks to Vicki & Chris for all the hard work pulling the club together for Mill Cities! A fun time as always.

In response to Lisa's question on when the Run to the Beach 30K is;

March 18, 2006 10 AM. Same as usual. I will have more info in a few weeeks.

LaBrode

great job again Vicki and Chris(we missed ya) at MCR
race went well, good times had by all.
WC members and board members work very hard on this:
Dave Camire the brains and director of it all. without him never would have lasted in the very healthy state
Labrode does much of the grunt work-marking course etc.
Sharon is the under-appreciated keeper of the minutes and treasurer.
we'll get 'em next year (I was told by a reliable source that if MVS didn't win this year, they were gonna pack it in and not even try to be competitive)

I'd like to second Mike's sentiments. So many people put a lot of hard work into this event and every WCRC event and they deserved to be thanked and recognized. I can't imagine how difficult it is to organize this race through all the different towns and as far as I can tell, it all goes off seamlessly. Excellent job.

It was also great to see all the WCRC members out in force. Running is generally an individual sport and this is one time where we are a team. Congratulation to all who participated.

Left behind at Mill Cities: 2006 Turkey Trot Sweatshirt. I have it and will bring it (washed) to Christmas Party, next Club meeting, etc.

Let me know if it's yours and how I can return it to you.

Byron Petrakis
byronpetrakis@yahoo.com

Looks like we'll have a great turnout for the Christmas party next weekend. If you haven't RSVP'd yet and want to go, please send me an email by Thursday, 12/14 so I can get a final headcount to Saunders. We have an outstanding dinner planned, thanks to Doug Zechel in advance!
kristen.broderick@fmr.com

Did I mention there would be dancing?
Where's Macho Man? :)

Edited by author 12-11-2006 10:43 AM
A BIG thank you to everyone who contributed to yesterday’s Santa’s Toy Trot. We had a record number of entrants (300) and I would guess a record number of toys donated. This was my first experience directing a Circle race and all the help I got made the day very enjoyable. It was like having one of those "easy buttons" from Staples. I want to thank everyone who contributed to the success of the event. Thanks to Carol who seemed to be everywhere, Timmy and Amy who help with shirts and hall setup, Tom and Vicki for doing a terrific job with the course, Kristen and Brian for successfully feeding 300 very hungry people, Mike for running a very efficient finish line, Pam for computer and finish line duties, Ken for pre-registration work, Stan for finish line and registration, Cathy for registration, Cat for helping serve refreshments, Gary for guiding folks to the correct finish chute, Prez John for pre/post race help, Dave L for marking the course and MC’ing the awards ceremony, Ted J for driving the lead vehicle, Ted W for his moral support and for being there. We also had help from Joe Agneta from MVS at the finish and Glenn Stewart from GLRR at registration and the finish. Most of all I want to thank Bob Randall and Sharon Yu for all their efforts this year and for past years. Bob secured the school, coordinated with the police and got the bulk of the sponsorship. Not bad for a guy laid up after major surgery. Sharon, although she wanted to take the year off, ended up being co-director. She managed the pre-registration, fielded calls, managed the money and helped keep the operation running very smoothly. I apologize if I missed anyone. There were so many folks helping it was tough to keep track of everyone. You all can take satisfaction in knowing you made a child's Christmas merrier.

Nicely put Dave. Great event!

Signed, Macho Man

Great day for the toy trot this year i look forard to this race maybe next year we can get the pats to move the game to 4:00 and show a little
effort
see everyone at the christmas party

Great Christmas Party! Thanks to Doug & his staff at Saunders for providing fine food, gracious service, and a fun environment; to the "Hit Man" for keeping those hits coming; to Kristen for being the "hostess with the mostest," and to the fine looking folks with their fetching threads!

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all!

Byron

Don't forget Winners Circle clothing for a Christmas gift.
Contact Icky at his new e-mail address.
ickylabrode@verizon.net
Also hope to see you all at Hangover Classic

Bob Randall

The 26th Annual New Years Day Classic (a.k.a. Hangover Classic) 10K and 5K Road Races will be run at 11:00 AM on Monday, January 1, 2007. Great location at Salisbury Beach!!! Optional Ocean Plunge!!! Cash and merchandise awards, long sleeve tee-shirts, classic mugs, and post-race party. Race day registration, post-race awards and the not-to-be-missed post-race party all at Bevy B’s. Participate in "A New Years Day Tradition". Organized by WCRC. Visit the WCRC website for more information and for on-line registration.

As you all know, the “Hangover” is a major event for WCRC: 3 events (5k, 10k, and ocean plunge), lots of runners/plungers, lots of fun, but also a lot to do on race day. If you anticipate being too hungover to run, please consider helping out on race day. FREE HANGOVER CLASSIC SWEATSHIRTS (a HOT item last year) will be given to all volunteers who can show up at 9AM on race day to help out. If you can help, please email Bob Manning at cmanning55@comcast.net and let him know in advance (we don’t want him to be a scrooge from worry during the holidays).

Merry Christmas to all.

Edited by author 01-02-2007 09:20 AM
OK it is 2007! Regular non-running folk always subscribe to the ritual of resolutions. Surely there are runners out there that have set goals for 2007. I'll start....I am hoping to get back under 4:30 for the mile. Might be a pipe dream but I would be thrilled if I could run under 4:30 after turning 40 this September.

Also, congrats to Circle distance guy Ken Tripp who ran his first mile race. Ken and I went up to the Millenium Mile up in Londonderry on Dec 31st. Ken now has an appreciation of the pre-race jitters associated with running a mile event. Hopefully he has been bitten by the bug!

Chris Kealey

The millenium mile was a lot of fun and anyone looking for a super fast mile should put this on your racing schedule. Chris failed to mention in his last post that he ran 4:21, a new PR for him in the mile; I then finished over 21 second behind him - a PR for me, but it's the first mile race I've ever done.

As for 2007 goals, I do hope to add a little speed to my running. Mainly, I'd like to hit 16:30 for the 5K and then go back to some longer races and hit 1:15 to 1:16 for the 1/2 marathon and then maybe even reenter the marathon world and try to get into the mid 2:40s. Also hoping to hit 1:13 to 1:14 at the Mountain. On paper, it sounds so easy, but... Another goal is to get a little lighter, i.e. lose weight. I don't think that I'm fat, but when ever I see pictures of myself with other runners, I look so much wider.

I will run the millenium mile again and maybe even High Street. The mile is a strange event if you've never run on before. I think it was the 3/4 mark that I finally realized that I needed to run harder because the race was basically over. As for catching the bug... I did get diagnosed with Strep thoat on January 1, so I caught something...

Received this question from Coach Abu @ Governer Dummer regarding our annual XC meet against GDA.

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On which day would we draw more Circle runners: Sat., 9/15, or Mon., 9/17?
 
Also, would a relay format attract more (each runner runs 1.5 mi. on our course)?
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This is a long way off, but I imagine Abu needs to figure out his schedule. Comments?

Chris Kealey

9/15 is Reach the Beach weekend which would filter out some WCRC'rs. 9/17 would be less competition with races, but the hour becomes a problem (i.e. getting to gda for a 4:45 start is a problem for many people with real jobs. I doubt that the distance is an issue (if its too short its not worth driving there to do).

I would try to make it providing there isn't a "pub series" race that weekend. The schedule isn't posted yet, but for anyone who may be interested it's a good series of races with good parties after each one. They can be a bit far (Cape Cod or RI) but many are closer. It's nice to get out of the area and run somewhere new. The first one is at Doyle's in Jamaica Plain on 4/22 I think.

a relay is a great idea-however the kids may kick our ass over 1.5. Make it 3x5k. XC and we have a good chance
man Abu plans ahead.

I get out in time for a 4:45 race and boy I felt like I've dealt with a lot of reality. I get Johnny, Jose, and Elvira Reality in front of me every day, telling me real things-often dealing with suggestions of what to do.

I like the 15k Idea

Fwd from Tom Miller"s e-mail.
The January meeting of the Winner’s Circle Running Club will be held at 6:30 PM on Thursday January 11, upstairs at the Winner’s Circle. On the agenda for this meeting is the nomination of members for election to the 2007 WCRC Board of Directors. Elections will be held at the WCRC Annual Party in February (tentatively scheduled for Saturday evening, Feb 10). If you think someone would be good on the WCRC Board, show up and nominate them! If you think you would be good on the WCRC Board, bring a friend to nominate you! (or buy me a beer and I’ll nominate you myself). Also on the agenda, the upcoming Frigid Five in Newburyport, the ever popular Run-To-The-Beach 30k, the April Fools 4 Miler, the Boston marathon (club entries, volunteers, club bus), and more.

Can someone tell me what the course is for the frigid fiver. Specifically I can't remember which street to turn on from High St and when you get to Mosely Pines at the end of Merrimac St I wasn't sure which street you take back to the Bresnehan. Thanks.

Hi Derek, From what I recall you go down High to Market (YWCA) then onto Merrimac until you get to Mosely Pines. You go left up Spofford Street and at the top shoot left (right goes to Maudslay) onto Ferry Road. Just a straight shot down Ferry coming out by Famous Pizza and then down High Street until you go into the Bresnahan school.

Chris

Following up meeting.
Chris Kealey, Dave Camire, Ken Tripp and myself have formed a committee to explore having more organized coaching for WCRC.
If you have any input please get in touch with us or post something here.

We are exploring:
the best place to do it.
The time period( ie summer, fall, spring etc.
How many/Who coaches(I have done it for the past several years, feel well qualified, and would love to continue BUT if anyone has others or suggestions for assts/co-coaches PLEASE give input).

One thing we do want to do is have it open to all abilities. In the past we have 'scared' others off as they think it is only for hardcores like Chris,
Mike Menesale, and the like.

I'd like to see coaching running year-round. I'd like to see workouts for different types of runners that take into account their different goals. Maybe in terms of planning that would require different coaches. I'd also like to see coaching going beyond the once a week track/cross-country session and help in the development of weekly training.

The suggested winter training/coaching would be a great idea. Sign me up.
Anybody on here doing the Hyannis Half/full marathon on Feb. 25th? Definitely training full on for the Half. Am heading down to the Cape the morning of the 24th, if anyone needs to carpool. Will be at the next three Thurs night runs.

Training Run Sunday Morning Feb. 4th - Start @ 8:00am Newmarket High School. Great Bay Half Marathon Course & Add On Options.
A group of us will again be running the Great Bay Half Marathon course Sunday morning. Many that are marathon training will be adding on to make this an 18 miler. Check out the course preview: www.locorunning.com and click on the half marathon link. All paces and abilities welcome. Come on out and join us for a challenging and fun training run.

I don't know if club members are wired up with Nike+, but as someone who does most of their weekday running on a treadmill in Boston before work or occasionally during lunch it is hard to feel [or get] connected to the wider club membership. So I thought I might reach out to see if any folks might be interested in keeping tabs on one another to encourage more running and to generate some virtual camaraderie.

If anyone is interested, I have sent up a Challenge in Nike+ named "Winner's Circle Running Club." It is a basic challenge to see who runs the most miles in the remaining days of the month of February. Perhaps we can get more creative once we identify if there are a significant number of WCRC members have Nike+ and that are interested in this type of on-line running community.

If you are interested shoot me an email at pfdurning@comcast.net and I then I will add you as a challenger to this challenge through Nike+.

Kind of interesting news when people continue to say American running is not like it used to be. This record (21 year standing record) was set @ the Houston Marathon last month. Amazing pace of 4:33/mile. Next time you are on a track run a 68 sec/quarter. You'd have to continue that for 52 quarters.

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Ryan Hall sets new North American record for the Half-Marathon (59:43)

http://www.usatf.org/news/view.aspx?duid=U...2007_01_14_12_20_27

“Through 5 km in 14:05, 10 km in 28:21, 15 km in 42:21 and ten miles in 45:33. He certainly passed the 20 km mark faster than his own USA 20-K record (57:54), but there was no official time taken at that point. An estimate from the lead truck was 57:06.”

Here's an article from the Newburyport Current on winter running. It includes a couple quotes from WC members.

http://www.townonline.com/newburyport/sports/8998959829930213375

I've always thought the club sponsored training sessions were one of the best programs the club has to offer its members. If we are about running, attracting new members and helping existing members become better runners than this is a great program. I'd love to see it run year round but that is probably a little unrealistic to begin with. The twice a year program, spring/fall has worked well. I also like the combonation of track and cross country training. Track in the spring and cross country in the fall.
The comradery that develops is just great and helps everyone push and perform better.
What has not worked well in the past is the low member turnout. This has been a problem lately. Mike has done a great job organizing and devoting his time to make these sessions work and it is a little embarrassing when only three or four people show up. Several years ago we had 20 people show up which worked extremely well as the group broke up into several natural groups based on ability/speed. This resulted in a great amount of comradery developing and everyone looked forward to having a great time running with the group each week. This worked so well for the members that several of the people ended up winning most improved runner of the year awards as a result of their hard work. Great for them and proof that the sessions work.
Well as you can see I think the speed sessions are well worth the effort. Mike is doing a great job and all we need to do is convince the club members to participate.I'd like to see the club offer this as a benefit to the members and have an extremely reduced fee as an incentive for members to attend.
Let's keep this great club program going. Thanks to all the coaches who have showed up every week over the years.

What are the election results from Saturday's meeting? Also wondering on the most improved runners if any knows?

Lisa, the Most Improve are Mike Fiene and Kate Wheeler. The rest I can't recall but I can say I just brought the plaque to the awrds folks to update. So check it out next month.

The New Board 2007

    Vicki Miller
> >>Derek Dorval
> >>Chris Kealey
> >>Laurie Gaudreau
> >>Maureen Carroll
> >>John Wile
> >>Kristen Broderick
> >>Dave LaBrode
> >>Gary Passler
> >>Bob Manning
> >>Rob Roberston
    Marty Frash
FOLLOWING ARE APPOINTED positions subject to approval
    Tom Miller
    Bob Randall
    Mike McCORMICK
    Ken Tripp

A couple people asked about places to stay for the Mount Washington road race. They still have rooms at the Eagle Mountain House, just made reservations today.

The Mt. Washington lottery is posted and I've already gotten several requests for club numbers. If you missed the lottery and are still interested in running please email me for consideration for a club number. As in the past priority will be given out based on service to the club, rejection from the lottery, and filling of teams.

Also if you are running the Boston Marathon and haven't contacted me about teams please do so. I haven't needed bib numbers to enter people so just let me know your name and age.

Don't you think sharing photos is a type of "entertainment"? I do, so here are a few pics from Mt Washington last year. (Ok, I really just want to see if my new flickr account works) Enjoy!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/7555918@N05/sets/72157600036431356/

Sharing photos on the club site is an excellent idea, especially if it's easy for people to forward club photos and easy to post and view them. Seems that most other running clubs keep current photos broken down by races and other events. Is this something easily done on your flickr account? Can people just email you digital photos to add?

the club sponsored workouts will begin on May 2 and run til June 28th.
Wednesdays at 6p.m.-Fuller Track, Low St. Newburyport( tried to get Winnacunnet-further north site- but unsuccessful, perhaps in fall).
The workouts are open to everyone. We will have a 'beginners/walk-to-run' group if enough interest. For seasoned runners there will be suggested workouts with much flexibility according to goals, fitness level, and recent racing schedule.
The fee is $10 per session, or $75 for all, including a weekly training schedule. The workouts will be aimed to get people ready for the summer 'racing season', using the model that one prepares for a competitive season by doing hard workouts, then does more 'maintenance' running during this season. So there will be a logical progression to the workouts, but again with flexibility.
The coaches are myself,Mike McCormick and Laurie Gaudreau. The
 club is presenting these as another option for runners to get together,runand meet. Even if you just want to come and run and hang out please do so,. No obligation and we will not be chasing people for money.
There are bathroom facilities at the site, as well as access to a dry area to stretch in case of rain. In addition there are local roads, and limited trails easily accessed as alternatives to the track.

Edited by author 04-10-2007 11:17 PM
Wow!

I just saw this after many months not checking the website...and thought I'd check in.

I'm retired from the Post Office, living in Beaverton, Oregon and working for Nike at the World Headquarters, in Human Resources. Haven't run more than a very occasional mile of walk-jog for the past 5 years, instead becoming a Scrabble expert and general dough boy.

Life is good here and I don't miss the winters. I've finally recovered the real will to run, rather than being the old guy who used to be in shape. Hood To Coast is a big deal here and I plan to get involved, altho it will likely be another year before I run it. My body doesn't have the same will that my mind has...and I'm 57.

I fondly remember the good times spent with you all, and assure you my door is always open to old running pals.

Cheers,
Falcon Eddie

Oh...forgot to leave my e-mail. I'd love to hear what's new in your lives!
ed.liebfried@gmail.com

Falcon

The Falcon has landed

Hope everyone who ran the marathon is recovering and feeling good. Also hope you all got a chance to meet and talk with Steve Jones. We talked with him last night and he wanted to be sure you all knew that he really enjoyed meeting everyone. He said..." I came from the same place they all did. I remember all those same feelings they talked about." He is just another one of us! And all he asked for was some Newcastle Brown.
Rest up!

Edited by author 04-22-2007 08:39 PM
a great job by Tom, Linda and Vicki. Thanks for taking care of things.

Steve Jones was a great added feature- a real regular Brit. Still hard to believe he ran 2:07.14. Maybe he'll run Mill Cities for us if we get some Newcastle Brown.
Also great to hear from Eddie.

Yo! Yo! Yo! Happy Recovery to all...
I might add..We also had the fortune of meeting Geoff Smith (former 2-time winner for those new to running)...suffice to say if he hadn't been with his wife & kids...he would have come to the Lenox with Steve for a cold one. He muttered something about sneaking a little Vodka into his Orange juice at brunch...LOL Yup!! Both Circle material!!
Gotta hit the "Down Easter" (train)...hang'in at Old Orchard Beach today...
ciao.

Club run from the Circle today?
I'm about to show some much needed tough love...
It has been a long time since I've done a Club run. You?
I find myself day-dreaming about the fun we ALL used to have on Thursdays, and how I wish everyone would just "show-up" again...myself included!!
I'm looking forward to some beach runs too!! Mike Fiene? Get Manning off the Green Monster, dust off the Red truck, have Gary paddle his way out "the mouth", Sue grab Kathy (hmmn,...didn't sound right), toss a flare under the "Exeter contingent", Speed-dial Kingston's trio, find Wile (nice touch by the way slipping those kids some cash for iced-tea...on the way to the beach...I remember sh_t like that), alert Joanne, the 2-Ted's & Allie, a half-dozen coaches, Yu grab a box of Cheese-itz, ME-(Mainers) a cooler full O'beer & letz join the Regulars (i.e. Labrode, Millers, etc.)...so we can make this spring/summer happen!! I hate to admit it, but since my injuries & moving to Maine...I've become a non-participating club member...something I used to "harp-on" all the time!! I just don't like it. Here's to bringing "running" back to the Circle!! I'm back starting TODAY!! I'm hoping to have this year's board support this mission...Ciao.

Edited by author 05-03-2007 09:28 AM
I agree with Tom, lets have some Thursday fun. I'll be there tonight. Nice to see the Falcon Eddy is alive and well. Eddy can you get us any deals? - I need Kataras size 10.5

Kantara, that is...I'm a "user"...LOL.
Mike, I tried a NEW shoe at Marathon Sports while in Boston. I think the name is Equalon or something similar. You can correct me now...
Point being it finally happened...Nike managed to create a replacement for the Kantara. Also, the insoles have been re-designed!! It provides much more rear/mid foot support & heel lift....as well as maintains cushioning...perhaps even greater cushioning...if you can believe it. I'm not certain if the new insoles will be the standard in all shoes going forward, but this shoe comes equipped with them. No need to add insoles to these puppies. I was impressed & plan to try them when my Kantara supply fizzles. The cost, however, was higher.
Thanks for responding...

Vicki and I are still out in Napa (with Jim, Deb, Kate, Tim, Adam, Mary) after Big Sur, but we'll be back into Thursdays next week.

Tom

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I'm goin out on the bike@ 4:30 today but plan on getting back soon. gary_p

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sounds like fun tom will be there next thursday
what time still 5?

Tom Miller, that was one smok'in run at Big Sur! Nice Job!

Indeed it is at 5 PM. There are some who show up early, Mr. Webber, and those who make it a liitle late, the Poofesser and the Poole folks.

I ran with the Legendary Mambo King Tom Roldan and the lovely ladies, LLL and Mistress Maine, not to mention the youthfull Mike F. Though we were hopling we had a good run in beautiful weather. We finished and enjoyed a quick refreshment then soljouned to a club meeting.

Next week the debut of NEW jackets and TWO types of running shorts!

Icky

Hi everyone,

The Newburyport News is going to do a story on the club and I'd like your input.

What makes the club great and what is our role? What kind of cool or exotic races have you run? How many marathons? Ironmen??

Why do run and are you new to the sport? What makes running so great in our area? What is your opinion on recreational running today?

Feel free to post here or send me an email chris.kealey@thermofisher.com

I've been a Winner's Circle member for a few years but I've been running their races since I began about 15 years ago. I'm 52 now with seven marathons (4 Boston)and countless 5K, 10K and 5 mile races. The Circle keeps the competitive urge fun whether running or helping out on race day. They are an asset to the greater Newburyport area and the Merrimac Valley.

I have just moved to Newburyport from Bend, Oregon and would love to joing your running club. I would also like to extend an offer to club members and their family and friends. In Bend, I was a massage therapist, personal trainer, spin instructer and cycling coach. I have recently started working at Therapeutic Arts Massage on 8 Harris St. a few doors behind the library in Newburyport. I owned my own massage therapy business in Bend that specialized in sports massage and would like to have a strong emphasis on sports massage in Newburyport also. Until July 31, 2007, I will be offering $45 60 minute massage sessions. This is a savings of $25. I look forward to running with all of you and also seeing you in my massage studio. If you would like to schedule a massage, please call me at 978-914-1333 or e-mail at therapeuticarts@yahoo.com
Thanks Karen Kraus

Not sure if anyone in the club is interested, but Patti Dillon & Bill Rodgers will be hosting a runners clinic at the Portsmouth Track on Friday June 1st at 6:00pm Patti will also be running the Rye 10K on June 2nd
 
11th Annual Rye By-the-Sea Races to host world-class runner, Patti Dillon
 
Patti Dillon is the honored guest at this year’s weekend events. During her career, Patti held every American distance record from the 5 mile to the marathon, and the world records in the ½ marathon and 30k. Patti took 2nd place in the Boston Marathon 3 years in a row, and she also was the first American woman to run the marathon in under 2 ½ hours! Patti was ranked as the #1 female distance runner in the world in 1980 and 1981. She, along with Bill Rodgers (marathon record-holder and winner of Boston and New York Marathons), will begin with a runner’s clinic at Portsmouth High School on Friday, June 1 @ 6p.m. Saturday, June 2, she will run in the 10K event, as well as conduct the awards ceremony.

Congratulations to Derek Dorval on an outstanding marathon at the Vermont City Marathon!!

http://www.coolrunning.com/results/07/vt/May27_19thKe_set1.shtml

Derek ran a 2:39:31 (6:05 pace) for a 19th place finish.

Gang:
    Are we doing a Fugowee Run this year? We usually run it the day of the June meeting. I haven't heard any mention of it by e-mail and I forgot to ask at the last meeting. I know we don't have much time but I would hate for us to miss out on a club tradition.

                                 Bill

The Fugawi, Fugowee, whatever is on the agenda for the board meeting next week (June 7). It hasn't been forgotten, but probably won't be at the June general meeting on the 14th since Mt Washington is only 2 days later and we all want fresh legs for that (as if fresh legs help on the Mt).

Tom

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Again why are we changing regular annual events that are always held at the same time every year? Not everybody is doing the mountain.

it's that time of year again
was just wondering if there would be any interest out there in a group swim ?
i was thinking lake gardner in amesbury but am open to any other ideas

Tom,
The club runs have become so thinly attended in recent weeks that I was looking forward to the Fugawi event. I thought only winners of the lottery could run Mt Wash, so probably most Circle members wouldn't be doing it.
btw: Thought I might see you at yesterday's Quad Pack Monadnock 10M - it would probably be good training for Mt Wash; not as steep but longer. Certainly the last 2 miles were brutal.

I count 39 Winner's Circle Runners doing the mountain. Seems like a good showing on the mountain this year :)

hey BrianP. I talked to some people at the Saunders run tonight and there was some intrest in doing the swim. I think a nite other than Wed. might generate some intrest. Also you might get some members who might also be interested in doing some bike swim brick workouts.

High Street Mile - new course.

FYI the course has been recertified by Steve Vaitones as follows (Course marked with yellow paint):

Start is 4'5" west of pole 62 at the intersection of Ferry and Story coming in on the right

The finish at the storm drain on the school side of High St opposite Carter St (middle section of High School wall)

1/4 = 44'9" before storm drain at High and Highland (after Myrtle)

1/2 = after Forester on left, 9'2" before pole 91-90 on right (before
Columbus)

3/4 = 66'7" before storm drain at Lafayette (after Rawson House)

So now that we moved the fugawi run to the third Thursday instead of the meeting night, does that mean we are going to move the group run and the meeting times up? I know it was a real big deal to move the runs from 4:30 to 5:00.

From: John Evans [1]
Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2007 8:23 AM
To: Kealey, Chris
Subject: Re: Louise Rossetti's birthday

Louise will be 86. Forgot to mention that you can find further information at
the SRR website, http://www.srr.org, 4th article down.

 From: John Evans [1]
 Sent: Monday, June 11, 2007 8:59 PM
 To: Kealey, Chris
 Subject: Louise Rossetti's birthday
 Hi Chris,

 I'm a member of the Somerville Road Runners, and we're throwing Louise
 Rossetti a birthday party next Thursday, which will coincide with our
 Thursday night run at Khoury's state spa. We'd like to extent an invite
 to Winner's Circle, as it was mentioned that Louise is also a member of
 Winner's Circle. Heck, even if she isn't, come anyway.

 - John Evans

Tim
When is the group swimming at Lake Gardner? Day and Time. I can't do mornings because of early morning meetings at work.

Pam I talked with Brian and Deb the other nite at the meeting and they we're thinking late afternoons during the week.

i talked to sue at the meeting last thursday tim and i think we were thinking around 4:30 either mondays or tuesdays at lake gardner

 Will join for a swim when definite time and day are decided

g map pedometer #1069923 is as close as I can get to what we ran tonite

Congratulations to Renee and Tony Ames for adding a new runner to the club. A baby daughter Anna Katherine on Wednesday June 20th.

Winner's Circle at Mount Washington MOVIE

I took some video at the mountain last weekend and put this together. It skips a bit the first time you play it, but works fine the second time.

By the way, that's Mike Fiene throwing water at Sue Passler, but then he's nice and hands it to Sharon Yu. Sue, I'd' get him back.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWHEbdT2Olg

what about tuesdays around 4:30 at lake gardner mondays conflict with the saunders monday night run and thursdays there is the run from the circle
its hard to find a day everyone can agree on so if anyone has any input either post it here or email me brianpare236@comcast.net
maybe we can get this going this week

Hey everyone! Curt Lintvedt did it!!!! He finished his 50 states 2nd time around with a great finish! He ran a 3:54:03 placing 6th in his age group at Anchorage Alaska Marathon on Saturday! This was his 5th marathon since the end of April!

what time does the group run on mondays from saunders
and how far do you guys usually go

6 pm and there are alot of folks doing different distances usually not too fast due to long runs and races on the weekend. longest is 6 and shortest 3.5 and there are alot who do 5 miles. then drinks and hors d'ouvres on the deck. Please come!
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i have heard that 5:30 works better for some folks
so lets meet at lake gardner beach off of high st in amesbury this tuesday at 5:30.
i have 2 kayaks available if anyone wants to come and not swim
we could always use some support.

“On Tuesday July 31, 2007 from 1-5pm, Gail Martin, author, massage therapist and runner from Sharon, MA will be doing a book-signing at Rick Bayko’s Yankee Runner. Her first novel, Not Just Four Show, would appeal to runners and health/wellness enthusiasts. The main character, Jeanne Richards, is a personal trainer and avid runner. The genre is fiction/humor. Check it out on www.amazon.com, www.barnesandnoble.com, or www.iuniverse.com. To reserve your copy, contact Gail at gail@gmbodyaware.com. Remember to warm-up before the Newburyport Yankee Homecoming Race and make a visit to Rick Bayko’s Yankee Runner, 49 Pleasant St., Newburyport.”

I will try 5:30 pm but cannot gurantee I will because of work. It is going to be hot and the Lake will feel refreshing.

missed it today but will be in for next week


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i ended up bumping in to ted jones and his wife at the lake
the water is really warm and its a treat to swim without a wetsuit
does anyone know teds email i wanted to email him about swimming on friday

Hi Brian,
Sorry I missed swimming with guys but had to work.
Send email to this is email address when you swim: pahouck@comcast.net.
Only thing, earlier than 5:30 pm is a hard for me to get to Lake Gardner to swim. Will try next time.

Thanks to all the volunteers. Carol super job on post entries, thanks Cathy for all computer stuff, Brett for putting up with all the bugs, Gary, Don, John W and John G, Kate and Tyler at the finish line. Timmy, Curt, Brian, Pam and Bob R for set up. Adam, Ken, Myles, Curt, and Sue for working the cul de sac. And thanks new member Joe C for the first mile split. Also thanks to Wendy Kaplan and Randy's daughter directing the runners around Vaughn's. And thanks to Bob M for timing and getting the results onto Cool Running. Also great job co-director Kristen

Terrific course(was that a Gary Passler signature course?), let's try to maintain that somehow when crafting a 5K version.

Thanks to all the volunteers and Mike Fiene for resurrecting the Poletta tradition.

I'll be @ Lake Gardner this Tuesday (7/10) for a 5:30 swim. Was in the Lake Friday and the water was great.

Thanks to all who worked and ran the Run For The Gym 5K,in Springvale Me. 19 MEMBERS PLACED IN THERE AGE DIVISIONS.

If only the concrete barriers could be moved on that trail

hey tim maybe we could do some late night barrier removal

I've tried moving those by hand before and they're heavy.

I would like to some up a more prominent finish line this year for the High Street Mile. Does anyone in the club have access to staging equipment?

Also, I will need volunteers to set it up @ 9:30 AM and take down @ 11 AM on Sunday August 5th

Please call me @ 978 270 6854

Regards
Chris

Just a reminder that the boat cruise is next Friday, 8/3 at 7:00. There's still space available if you'd like to go, 37 members and guests are signed up now. Call 603-642-5584.

Also, come cheer on the WCRC team running in the Yankee Homecoming Bed Race on Thursday, 8/2. Who knows who you might see. Maybe a sighting of Britney, Paris, or Lindsey? :)

Edited by author 07-31-2007 08:50 AM
A huge THANK YOU to Mike Fiene and to everyone for all the help at this years Stratham Fair Road Race & special congratulations to Bob Aucoin. It is always great fun to see the WCRC colors and so many runners from both clubs. I am tallying this years CAA vs WCRC scoring this morning and will post the winning club today. Thank you again for braving the hot humid temps and making the 34th annual Stratham Fair Race a success.

Great article on Strouty in the Eagle-Tribune. 2000 races sometime in Sept!!!

What do you think of that!!

If anyone is ever in need of a local t-shirt vendor for races I used Screen Gems in Seabrook. They did a great job on this year's High Street Mile t-shirt.

Contact is Andy Skaff (603)474-5353

Edited by author 08-06-2007 03:21 PM
High Street Mile.

Thank you everyone for helping out with "the Mile". 3 new age group records:

Female 13-15
Alanna Poretta 15 5:20 2007

Male 30-39
Stanley Kipchumba 35 4:16 2007

Female 40-49
Zofia Wieciorkowska 44 5:05 2007

284 runners ran.

I believe this was the biggest HSM ever. It is only through the efforts of the entire club coming together that this race can run as smoothly as it does. And I get the added benefit of actually still being able to run it! Below is the list of members and others that made this happen ( I am sure I missed someone). Thank you all for taking a Sunday morning to put it all together.

Co-Director Mike Menesale
PRE-ENTRY Bruce Vogel
PRE-ENTRY Paula Holm
POST ENTRY Stella McCormick
POST ENTRY Sue Passler
POST ENTRY Dave Carroll
POST ENTRY Maureen Carrol
AWARD Robbie Robertson
T-SHIRTS Cathy Long
T-SHIRTS Sue Passler
DRIVING TED and Allie
1/4 SPLIT ROLDAN
1/2 SPLIT Abu
3/4 SPLIT GARY
FILM - DRIVER CALDERWOOD
VIDEO JERRY DUFORD
COMMENTARY LOU Ristaino
STARTER JOHN BOYLE
COOKING JONA
COOKING BILL
FINISH AREA BOB MANNING
FINISH AREA MIKE FIENE
FINISH AREA Mike Farmer
FINISH AREA Timmy & Kate
FINISH AREA Bob Randal
FINISH AREA John Wile
VOICE @ FINISH MIKE McCormick
START COMMUNICTATIONS DAVE LABRODE
Staging - Strouty
Staging move Jason Donlan

Christmas in August? Not really, but WCRC treasurer Rob Robertson recently found some checks to WCRC that were never deposited, written by WCRC members to pay for dinner at the WCRC Christmas Party at Saunders last December. He intends to deposit them next week, so if you wrote a check to WCRC for the party that was never cashed … it probably will be soon. If you think this may cause you some problem, please contact Rob ASAP at robrobertsoniii@comcast.net For those of you who don't get Tom's emails consider yourselves warned!

Monday nite at the Saunders run there's going to be a warm up for the race Thursday on the course

I didn't stick around for the awards after Saunders 10K race Thursday night. How did the WCRC teams do?

Zip zilch Oh Well. Coastal men's and Whirlaway women's and mixed
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Edited by author 08-26-2007 07:55 PM
Robbery at Maudslay. Just to give everyone a head's up. My wife's car was broken into and her credit cards stolen on Sunday Morning 8/26 when she was running. The perp may have been a white male in a green pick-up truck. The perp may live in the Stratham NH area as he ran up 2500 in charges at Home Depot, Wal-Mart and Staples. A police report was filed with NBPT PD and the credit card companies are investigating.

If anyone runs there be on the lookout for suspicious activity or if you see a green pick-up truck there.

Who knows it could be a runner or even someone in the club so if anyone knows anyone who goes to Maudslay and has a green pick-up track, let me or the police know.

Jack Molvar

Jack, I find your post very offensive. Apparently you don't have much regard for your fellow club members.
I am white, run, belong to the club, live in Stratham and own a green pickup and guess what, I shop at Home Depot, Wal-Mart and Staples.
I am guessing I'm not the only one that finds your post a bit distasteful and presumptuous.

Not knowing who Jack is I suspect he will make the next club meeting with the NPD to question all the NH runners who drive pickup trucks AND who live in the Stratham area AND who like to run in Maudsley to see if we are the culprits. Will you be there Jack?

thanks for the heads up, Jack. I appreciate the alert and will pay more attention there. I'm glad your wife is safe.

Edited by author 08-29-2007 09:02 AM
Thanks Mick. I am sure that if Lisa and TimmyP were the ones robbed they would have a completely different attitude and would want to see the perp caught. Also, if they were wise they would be able to figure out that if they use Maudslay and leave their purse and wallet in their vehicle when they go for a run, this perp is going to be sitting in the parking lot and watching them run off into the woods and they could be the next one robbed. The police said guys like this keep doing the same thing over and over again until they are caught. So Lisa and TimmyP, you could be next, but that doesn't concern you, your "personal sensitivity" is more important.

I have more information. I forgot to point out that the green pick-up truck has contractor's writing on the door but my wife didn't remember what it said. The park rangers are also investigating and they have seen a suspicious green pick-up truck frequently the past few weeks driving slowly past the parking lot and scanning the lot.

Again, I ask anyone who wants to see this guy caught and wants to run in the park without fear of being robbed and is not concerned about their own personal sensitivites, please get the plate number and call the police

Maybe this infor would have been nicer than eluding to this being a WCRC member and runner. I think we all appreciate the heads up, but not the finger pointing. "QUOTE FROM JACK - Who knows it could be a runner or even someone in the club so if anyone knows anyone who goes to Maudslay and has a green pick-up track, let me or the police know."

I know all to well the feelings of being robbed, having been through my door being kicked in by a herion addict and many of my families and children's things stolen and pawned for drugs. Fortunately the guy watched and waited until I left the house with my children before breaking in and he was eventually caught.

Have a nice day :)

hey Jack if you had said all that it would have made it a lot more clear. you can ask anyone in the club that i'm not that sensitive personaly. You would have been better understood if you relayed the information that it was an ongoing problem and not said it might be a runner. And any runner knows to look around for people who are sitting in vehicles or driving around parking lots. Please let us NH runners know if you'll be at the next meeting. One last note tonight I did not see a green pick up with white lettering on it when i ran in Maudsley. I will also look for it Thursday when I run there also.

Hi. My name is Lisa. My sister and I are organizing an ultra team for Reach the Beach. Its a 200 mile relay in NH (www.rtbrelay.com). Sorry for the short notice, but the event takes place 9/14-15... We had our full team, but last week 2 runners dropped out. We need one male and one female to complete our team. Interested in joining the team?
 
There are 36 legs, but we are going to combine 3 of the legs to make the transitioning of the vehicles easier, as well as the distance taking less of a toll on our bodies. We have lodging for the night before, as well as the vehicles for transporting throughout the race. Below is a breakdown of the legs:
 
Runner 1 - Legs 1-3 = 23.7 miles; Legs 19-21 = 18.8 miles; total = 42.5 miles
Runner 2 - Legs 4-6 = 15.4 miles; Legs 22-24 = 18.5 miles; total = 33.9 miles
Runner 3 - Legs 7-9 = 15 miles; Legs 25-27 = 22 miles; total = 37 miles
Runner 4 - Legs 10-12 = 14.4 miles; Legs 28-30 = 14.9 miles; total = 29.3 miles
Runner 5 - Legs 13-15 = 19.7 miles; Legs 31-33 = 15.7 miles; total = 35.4 miles
Runner 6 - Legs 16-18 = 18.7 miles; Legs 34-36 = 16 miles; total = 34.5 miles
 
Please email me (track_all_star@yahoo.com) if you or anyone you know are interested in joining our team.
 
Thanks,
Lisa

Hi Lisa - Have you put a post on the RTB website yet? There is usually a pretty good success rate finding runners on the race forum. Good Luck!

Reach The Beach Help!
Looking for help. We have a team registered for the 200 mile Reach The Beach relay taking place this weekend (see http://www.rtbrelay.com/index.shtml for details). Our team name is the Slow Mows. One of our team members bailed out on us last night. We are looking for a replacement runner to fill our team of 12. Anyone interested in running this race, please contact (Chris Golas) at chris.golas@comcast.net or 603-926-1123.
We're a no frills team consisting of a mix of all ages.
Thanks.

Some High Street Mile videos on YouTube.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=Be-k7nYv_YE
 
http://youtube.com/watch?v=CVu6Lxx7Z5E
 
http://youtube.com/watch?v=KBAVvWSuUbM
  
http://youtube.com/watch?v=Q83YleUh9wQ

Chris

Tonight is the last Saunder's Run in Rye NH for the season. Next Monday (10/15) we will meet at the Redhook Brewery Portsmouth NH in the Pease Tradeport at 6:00 PM for the fall and winter months

It was nice to meet several folks last night at the meeting. Thanks for making a new member feel welcome (I was the fairly tall, obvious Clydesdale for life who recently moved from Alaska for those that I didn’t get to chat with).

I’m terrible with names, so feel free to chastise me for forgetting all of yours when we meet again. I’ll see you around at WCRC events, meetings, and out on the road.
-Mike

Mike, didn't have to much of an opportunity to talk, as I was trying to hog the microphone, but I, Dave LaBrode, am in charge of the uniforms. If you are interested I am usually at the Circle for the Thursday runs at 5 PM and will be at the Trick or Treat Race. All the appreal is kept at the Circle.

Good to see you and enjoy the Club!

Mike didn't get a chance to talk but there is a group run at Red Hook Brewery in Portsmouth NH on Mondays at 6 PM Hope to see you at some club events

Anybody running out of Synergy in Exeter? Training for the Seacoast 1/2, but can only run w/group on Tu,Fri,Sat,or Sun. thanks.

Hi everyone,

I finally received a whole slew of pics from the High Street Mile. Kathy O'Neil, good friend of Kristen Broderick, took these great pictures.

http://picasaweb.google.com/christopher.kealey/HighStreetMile2007

Enjoy,

Chris

Hi Kathy; Our group did kind of fall apart over the summer months, but many of us are looking to resume the Sunday 8:00am runs from Synergy and also are just starting to get back in the routine of the Tuesday night runs from Synergy at 4:45pm. What kind of distance & pace do you run?

There should be a few runners at Exeter this Sunday. We will be doing about 10-11 miles at a slow pace. around 9-9:10 pace

Many thanks to all who helped out at the Trick or Treat 5k yesterday in Newburyport.
Special thanks to Bob and Cathy Manning who showed up despite the death of Bob's mom the day before. Also Mike Fiene for filling in at the last minute to do a great job timing.
Race went superbly well because of the experienced dedicated people who worked the race.
 The Newburyport High class of 2010 is most grateful.

We had 150 finishers including many WCRC members, many taking home prizes.
Chris Kealy 3rd, Joe Gurczak 1st master, Kathy Long 1st master, Ted jones 1st 60+-call them Vets? The Mackie family best costume!

Have some great finish line pictures with our new set up, aka 'Strouty Towers' and Newburyport High in background

Charity Slots Open for the Boston Marathon
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Dear Winner's Circle Running Club,

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We are Boston Living Center and we are currently looking for applicants for our running team for the Boston Marathon. Please forward this to your members and any interested individual who want to participate in the Boston Marathon. Thank You

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The BLC is accepting applications for its 2008 “Running for Life” team.
Runners with a commitment to HIV/AIDS and an understanding of the demands of marathon training are encouraged to apply. Team members will benefit from fundraising and physical training support, and pre-and post race celebrations. Qualified runners may also join the team. For an application, visit www.bostonlivingcenter.org/marathon.shtml.
Contact Nate Stell at 617-236-1012 x256 nstell@livingcenter.org

Your stories/pictures from past Thanksgiving Day Maudslay XC race.

Hi everyone,

I want to get the Newburyport News & maybe another Southern New Hampshire paper to do a nice profile of the Turkey Trot. There were almost 900 runners in this race last year and yet all you heard about in the local papers was T-day football!

This race has a rich history with many personal stories. Teddy Jones running 17 years in row. Lou Ristanio taking a wrong turn. The snow & ice, the bitter cold, the recent balmy weather. John Wile has made this race one of the best races in eastern Mass and should be recognized for his efforts.

If you have stories, quotes, pictures, please send them to me: chris.kealey@thermofisher.com or post them here.

Thanks
Chris

Mt. Hood to Pacific Relay!!
An encounter with an Oregon runner on a recent biz trip alerted me to what is described as the 'World's biggest relay race' and the 'Mother of all relays' etc. It certainly looks like one hell of a unique adventure. If we can put together a Winners Circle team in the next few months before the event fills up, it would be an interesting alternative to a marathon trip (a la Big Sur or Medoc) - the date is Aug. 22, 2008.
Here's the link:
http://www.hoodtocoast.com/index.php
Has anyone in the club done this event already?

Best think toward 2009. 2008 is already full. You needed to get the app. in on October 17. From their site: Registration for 2008 opened October 17, 2007. ONLY Hood To Coast entries postmarked or originating (if using express mail) on October 17th were considered.

Are people going to run on Thursday even if it is raining.

I suspect the turnout will be light, given the forecast for hard rain and high wind.

Tom

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Is there any interest in acquiring some winter track time @ Governor Dummer? We were thinking Jan - Feb, 8 weeks. Probably Monday or Tuesday night, unsure of time but probably 7PM or later. The higher the number the lower per person cost.

Let me know.

Chris

Just an observation but if outdoor track turnout is poor............why would paying more to run on a smaller track be that appealing?

I think the thought was that in the summer at 70 degrees you can comfortably run anywhere you want, including informally on some school's outdoor track for free, providing stiff competition for a paid summer track program. However, in the winter when its -30 with 2 feet of snow outdoor tracks seem less hospitable (except in snow shoes).

Tom


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Glad you realize the huge benefits of snowshoe running

You can always come on Monday nites to Red Hook. Its flat like a track, the weather and the beer always makes it one of my fastest runs of the week. And yes we still run if its -20 with 2 feet of snow.

Nice article in the Newburyport Current about the Turkey Trot (thanks to Mike Menesale's daughter Sarah who is the editor there)

http://www.wickedlocal.com/newburyport/homepage/x676142000

The Newburyport Daily News will be publishing a pre-race story on Wednesday this week.

Chris

Nice story in Newburyport Daily News about the Turkey Trot

http://www.newburyportnews.com/pusports/lo...word=secondarystory


Can't quite remember the year I wore "skies" ;>) That first hill must have been tough!

Notice anything different above the 2 pretty faces(2out of 3 isn't bad).

 All you Maine runners finaly being appreciated.

where are the T trot results posted?

The race results are on Coolrunning at

http://www.coolrunning.com/results/07/ma/N...18thAn_1_set1.shtml

Chris,

I'd be interested in the indoor track time. Let me know what you find out.

Hi everyone,

This is from the gentleman that spoke at last month's meeting. One of Don Henningar's girls has been getting some great results from her visits.

Thanks
Chris

**************
Winner’s Circle Members

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What you will gain from the evaluation:

• Find out the root cause of your pain and limitations.
• Discover ways to prolong your running lifestyle.
• Are you taking the correct path to getting well?
• Is your gait pattern (walking) functional or dysfunctional?

Call or email Aaron Brooks to schedule an appointment.

Perfect Postures
978-463-5800
aaron@perfectpostures.com
http://www.perfectpostures.com

California International Marathon
12/2/07 FIENE, MICHAEL (M61) 3:28:00 839 697 / 7 M60-64 3:27:37 NEWBURYPORT, MA, USA 2:47:39 BQ

Track Update.
The club Board of Directors voted to pay the fee for the track upfront and to charge participants just $20 for the 6-8 week session. Thank them.
Now we are working on securing the Governor's Academy track for tuesday evenings beginning in Jan.
The 'official time; for us is 8:30-9:30, but we probably will be able to get in much earlier-at least to stretch and do a light warm-up as the session before is local H.S. teams who we know and support quite a bit.
The track is just short of 200meters, 3 pretty narrow lanes, and plenty of room in 'infield'.
This is a great opportunity to get together with other members and turn the legs over a bit while getting out of the cold and ice.

Edited by author 12-09-2007 09:05 PM
If anybody lost a nice pair of black GORE-TEX gloves near the finish line of today's Toys for Tots run at the Sweetsir school in Merrimac, I have them and will bring them to the mtg. on Thursday.

Thanks Adam, the gloves are mine. Must of dropped them about a dozen times, I was bound to lose them!

And thanks to everyone who volunteered, ran, or both at yesterday's Toy Trot race. I'm told it was the biggest turnout ever. A great day for a race, a little chilly but lots of smiling people (check out Ted Tyler's pictures). I'm grateful to all the club members who knew exactly what to do, even if I did not:

Carol (the woman knows all), Vicki (make that 2 women), Tom (you did everything), Mike F (thanks for not killing me), Derek and Mike M (for not killing anyone with Strouty Towers), Bob R (for knowing everyone), Maryann (POST Reg Queen), Paul (lug those boxes), Kate (got anymore t-shirts?) Timmy and Curt (got anymore beer?), Deb and Jimmy (chicken soup was good), Chip (1 mile man) Adam and Dave C (cold day for the water stop), Gary and John W (timing guru guys) Byron (hope you got your voice back), Dave L (you never seem to lose yours), Pam (reg and timing), Sharon and Dave (for my many stupid questions). I know I'm forgetting a bunch of people, but Santa was there and he knows that you were good. Thanks for everything!! Kristen

Price Reduced on select clothing items for the HOLIDAYS.

MENS/WOMENS WARMUP Pants $20 now $15

Super Gym Bag W/Logo $40 now $30


Royal Blue Singlets: "SOLD OUT"

See Bob Randall at Thursday's meeting

Hey Kristen Santa came a little early. That just showed you why we are the best club.

Track is secured by WCRC for 8 weeks starting Jan. 8th

Was that a record number of runners @ the Hangover? 897. Looking at the results since 2000 it appears so.

Congrats to Bob Manning and all the rest of the volunteers for making this successful. Thanks for taking the time out on New Years Day to help out.

Very "cool" ocean dip glass too.

Chris

Great job by the Circle yesterday! My time was right on the money from what I had on my watch.

Shout out to all the volunteers who braved the elements once again to ensure a safe and enjoyable(?) run!

LaBrode

Nice write up on Don Hennigar from Superintendent Lyons. Cross Country in Newburyport is lucky to have him.


http://www.newburyport.k12.ma.us/supt_notes_01_08.html

We are trying to get addresses of 'old' WCRC members for the anniversary party on Feb. 16th. Please forward addresses of anyone who you feel should be invited.
Also if you know address of any of the following: Archakis, Nichols, Tinker, Beers, Henry, Paige, mahoney, Cowman a mOO-Ha, Gage, Walker, Mello, Hays, April, Cubbison, Liebfried, Comeau, Alexander, Eastman, Nelson, Davis, Mcgloin, etc.

Also any old memorabilia, newsletters, pictures.

Please forward to: stellamccormick@comcast.net

Edited by author 01-06-2008 08:26 AM
note to clarify previous-we are looking for addresses of those who ARE NOT currently on e-mail/newsletter list- if you are you will not receive an invite-consider this an open invite to all-Feb. 16th is also annual election night

Hey! What time for for Annual/30th meeting - 6:30? sounds like fun!

I forgot to mention the other night at the general meeting that it was only through Mike Menesale's years of trying to get Puma involved with the High Street Mile that we were able to get Puma committed to sponsorship. Mike has been shoe tester for Puma for years and he was able to get Puma interested in the race. Thanks Mike!

Chris Kealey

We are pulling together a training run for Sunday 1/20 to run the Great Bay Half course - with many people training for Boston planning to add on. The plan is to meet at the Newmarket High School Sunday morning and be ready to run at 8:00am. You will need to pack a fuel belt if you need one, this will not be a supported run, but there will be lots of good company for all pace levels.
 
Hope to see you Sunday :)

Hood to Coast:

I saw a post here about Hood to Coast. I'm in Beaverton Oregon these days and would be happy to help coordinate when the Circle decides to get involved.

Also, It has been great being in touch with a few of you recently!
Go Pats!

Hi, Lisa, We have had a long run[2hrs10min yesterday] group on weekends for about a month now up here in the great white north, Sanford/Springvale . Maybe we could get together with your NH. group this weekend or after Derry? JW

Hey JW; Keep me in the loop for the group runs in the Great North - Will travel for good running company :)
Would be super if the Northern WCRC contingency could join us this weekend and then we can head your way after Derry. L

I ran at Governor Dummer (being a local I refuse to call it anything else)this past Tuesday. What a great option to get some speed work in. A little hard on the body on the corners doing 200 repeats but generally speaking a great local place for a workout...and the forecast for this Tuesday is in the teens! Thanks to Mike M and Maureen Carroll for helping facilitate this. Hopefully we can make it an annual tradition.

It looks like we will have a WCRC men's senior team to compete in this years USATF-NE grand prix series. New Bedford 13.1 will be our 1st team race on March 16th. So far we have David Kelly, Dennis Donoghue, Don Hennigar and myself. Anyone else up for a road trip is more than welcome to join us. We will have room for one more in our vehicle and if there are others interested we can work on a second . The second race in the series will be in Nashua Nh. 6km. on May 11th. J.Webber 207-324-7390 617-590- 9070 jweb1041@psouth.net

Eddie, The Hood to Coast relay idea looks like it would only work if there were a few Circle members wanting to be part of a larger preexisting team w/ vacancies (since the relay is already "full"). I'll look at the Hood to Coast bulletin board and see what openings exist & see what's feasible right now.

Myles,
You're right, Hood to Coast needs upwards of a year planning. Good time to think about 2009.

Do I see that Webber is living in Maine??
Governor Dummer---did it change it's name??

Happy Anniversary WCRC!

Did anyone see "spirit of the marathon" last night ? I know it is coming back to theaters Feb 21 for a second showing. I was a little last minute and it was pretty much sold out as it wasn't at a lot of cinemas last night.
Just wondering what you might have thought about it.

Congrats to Chris Kealey for running a great time in the Master's Mile race at the Reebok Boston Indoor Games track meet this past weekend. Chris ran a 4:35.79 mile for 6th place, a 5 second improvement over his time at the GBTC meet at Harvard's indoor track a week earlier. Wished I had seen his Reebok performance! For race results go to: http://www.bostonindoorgames.com/2008/events/MastersMile.htm

For those that might be interested next year, you can participate in any of the non-invitational events at the GBTC meet and run in time seeded heats against high school, collegiate and wannabee track star runners. I recall the entry fee was only $15 per event.

Interesting article about performance and aging:

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/31/health/n...tner=rssnyt&emc=rss

I'm not sure I want to know!!!

Tom


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Hi everyone,

Would someone like to help out this group? Let me know. I responded to her already.

Thanks

From: Cil Bloomfield
Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2008 8:36 PM
To: wcrc@xenia.unh.edu
Subject: Marathon Training Information

Hi Winner's Circle Running Club -

I am writing to you because I have a group of women who are interested in training for a marathon in the fall. I live in Amesbury and am looking to organize some sort of presentation to this group on training, picking a marathon, cross training, nutrition, etc. I was hoping you migth be able to help me find someone willing to talk to my group. I look forward to hearing from you!!

Best wishes,
Cil Bloomfield

Chris you can relay to that group that the Baltimore marathon is a bad choice

Edited by author 02-11-2008 12:45 PM
I am sure that many of you who ran yesterday's Half at Hampton have already heard the tragic news about Bill Paradis, but here is part of the article from the Fosters this morning:

HAMPTON — Longtime, long-distance runner Bill Paradis died of an apparent heart attack on Sunday while running the half marathon, Half at the Hamptons.
Paradis collapsed at about mile 6 of the course and was taken to Exeter Hospital, but could not be revived, according to family and friends.
Paradis, 55, was a member of the Rochester Runners Club and was renowned for his encouragement, generosity and sense of humor.
He and his wife, Kathy, have worked for the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for over 20 years.
Paradis' fellow runners from the Rochester Runners Club were shocked to hear the news of his death on Sunday afternoon.
On Sunday evening, club member Mary Ulinski said she had hoped that Paradis was not the man she saw lying on the ground at mile 6 of the half marathon. She said he was surrounded by EMTs, so she did not know it was Paradis until she finished the race.
Ulinksi said that a fellow runner asked her, "I wonder what that is all about?" as they passed Paradis, and she responded, "It doesn't look good."
When she reached the finish line, she was devastated to learn that the man was indeed her friend.
According to his fellow club members, Paradis had been running Sunday's race with his friend, Diane Levesque, and was complaining that he couldn't catch his breath. Not long after, Paradis collapsed on the course.
He joined the Rochester Runners club later in life, but once he started, he ran multiple marathons every year.
"He told me he was always training for a marathon," said a family friend and running partner, Janet Glazer, of Dover.
Paradis flew all over the country for various marathons, Glazer said.
"It was his goal to do a marathon in every state," she added.

Staff Writer Amanda Dumond contributed to this story.

Edited by author 02-11-2008 07:13 PM
Tragic news about our fellow runner Bill. Pray for his soul and his bereaved.

Sending last call out for material for 30th party this Sat.
Specifically looking to note 'Highlights' and light-hearted 'Lowlights' of the club in general or groups of members.
Please e-mail them to me at stellamccormick@comcast.net

Also bring any vintage clothing-or wear it- and other memoribilia.

PLEASE come and celebrate the club which is all inclusive and has given more than any other--as far as any of us know. Meet new and old members, share some stories, beverages, and food. The fun starts at 5:30 with voting and happy hour.
Food at 7, followed by voices and pictures of 30 years of WCRC runners, races, and outrageous behavior.

Does anyone have a copy of "once a Runner" I would like to rent or borrow. I tried to buy one and there is a cult thing going on. They are $100+ on ebay or Amazon. I gave mine away a few years ago. forgot who I gave it to.

Mike Fiene you can borrow "Once a Runner" from the Newburyport High school library. If you are interested in the recently published sequel you can borrow it from me. Let me know and I'll bring it Saturday night.
Mike Menesale

Thanks Mike. I found a copy. I'll be in Texas saturday night getting ready to run a marathon

"Once a Runner, worth $300 at Porters Book store in Portland OR.ANYONE WANT TO BUY MINE?

Edited by author 03-03-2008 11:37 AM
Come join us for a training run on the Great Bay Half Marathon Course this Sunday March 9th. Meet at the Newmarket High School and be ready to run at 8:00am - REMEMBER TO SPRING YOUR CLOCKS FORWARD THIS WEEKEND!
Distances: 10 Miles, 13 Miles & some adding on. All Pace levels welcome. This is not a supported run, but there will be plenty of good company - our last training run had 45 runners all starting out together.

I am working with Mike putting together a group of official pace runners for the Great Bay Half Marathon on April 6th. Please let me know if you are interested in being an official pace runner (you will be provided a number/chip, race shirt, LOCO pacer hat & laminated pace time bib to pin on your back)- This is a great option for those Boston training that want the distance that day but may not want the pressure to run hard and fast. My email: ladressel@comcast.net

Edited by author 03-07-2008 11:22 AM
If anyone is doing the Mar. 16th Run to the Beach 30K, I'd be interested in either being a carpool driver to N.Andover or getting a ride.
This would be for Nbpt area runners though - meet at The Circle around 8 am then head east to the start.
Please post a reply by Mar. 14th

My brother and I qualified for Boston and we registered late! so, we didnt get in... anybody know if or HOW we can still get in?? thanks


Deb from Vegas

Hi, Before I advertise in the Daily News, Pentucket Regional School District is looking for temporary custodians for the evening and a full time (with benefits Union position)night custodian from 2pm-10pm M-F. If anyone knows of someone interested, pleae have them come to 22 Main St. West Newbury and fill out an application.
Thanks,

Doug, Timmy P.
lost my info.-where and what time is run next Fri.

A volunteer Special Needs track coach is needed for the Special Olympics Team. Practices will be at the Newburyport Track every Sunday from 5:30-6:30 from mid-April to mid-June. There will be plenty of parental supervision to assist.


Please contact Don Hennigar or John Gangemi is you are interested:

jgangemi@hotmail.com dhennigar2@hotmail.com

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> The USATFNE WCRC seniors team of Dennis Donoghue 1:25 David Kelly 1:27
John Webber 1:28 Don Hennigar 1:30, running against the best NE has to offer, finished 6th this past weekend out of 17 seniors teams at the New Bedford half marathon in a score 3 event. This was our first race as a "expansion team" running against the established USATF clubs in the grand prix. Thanks to all for putting in the time committment and a big race effort. We hope to attract more WCRC seniors to join us for the next usatfne event May 11th in Nashua Nh. It is 6km. and is a score 5 event. We are hoping to bring a team of at least 6 seniors to compete. We think with the shorter distance, our overall club depth should favor us more. If interested please reply here, or email
jweb1041@psouth.net , cell 617 590 9070 Thanks JW

Mike its a 6:30 start time

To all Full Moon Four Milers - Friday night I will be at the finish line around 6 to shuttle any runners who wish to leave their cars at the finish line to the start. Race starts at 6:30 at Stacey Jane's

Are there any plans to have track workouts this upcoming season?

Plan is track workouts Wednesdays begin 4/30, 6p.m. Newburyport's Fuller Track. Waiting for confirmation to use track-but has been no problem in past.
Look for more details on web site soon.

Thanks Mike...believe it or not, may try to do some track workouts this spring (probably be injured after the first lap!). MORE IMPORTANTLY, 53 more school days until RETIREMENT! Hope all is well with you and yours...

Bruce

Proof of the "runners high"

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/27/health/n...=health&oref=slogin

Bruce-
we can still run on track just different speeds and different terminology-but same effort. Good that you're healthy going into the golden age-job lookin good now!! See you in April.

Nice article Chris. Good Reason some of us changed our lifestyles.

Could any member running the Boston Marathon please contact me with your bib number so I can put together teams. I need to do this by Friday so a quick response would be helpful.

Thanks,
Derek
ddorval@northreading.mec.edu

Nice article in Daily News about the Fools Race. Congrats Robbie on another well run race.

http://www.newburyportnews.com/pusports/lo...tory_091064623.html

Chris

Congratulations to all the Circle runners that ran the Newmarket 1/2 Marathon Sunday,Many were Div. Winners,

Maudslay State Park CLEAN-UP DAY MAY 17 9 AM - 1PM

I believe this is sponsored by the Friends of Maudslay and the Park staff

Thanks
Chris

There is a nice article of Dale in the Daily News:
http://newburyportnews.com/pusports/local_story_104234842.html

Does anyone have info on the New Exeter Track? (Use, Contacts)I understand there are some xcountry trails but in bad shape.

Edited by author 04-17-2008 08:44 PM
The new track is at the new EHS on Epping Road in Exeter - I coach middle school track there. It is very busy this time of year. Highschool is on it every afternoon from 2:30-4:30, middle school 3-4 times a week from 4:30-6:00, plus 2-3 days a week is special olympics. We also host a good deal of the 6th, 7th, 8th & Highschool meets, which generally run until 7:00-7:30pm. I run there several days a week and there is only about 3/4 miles actual XC trails, the rest of the XC course is run in the parking lot, around the ball fields and a small retention pond - it is not even certified XC distance. And you are right, after last years EEE threat, NOBODY was allowed in the trails and they are now a mess. Actually went in part way today and there is still a good deal of standing water (it is very wet even in the summer months)on about 50% of the trail. The track at PEA in Exeter (off Court Street) has loads of XC trails around it and they are kept very well maintained. Hope that helps :) Give me a call if you have questions. Lisa

I just wanted express my thanks to the Circle for a race number and the chance to run Boston this year with all of my WCRC running friends! Between the bus and the hotel room, the whole experience was top-notch. What else would you expect from the Circle?

Edited by author 04-22-2008 12:06 PM
I second what Chip posted in regards to the bus/hotel organizing. Many thanks to Vicki for her hard work (and anyone else involved that I may not know about). The experience was a great one. But 'fess up - who broke the bus toilet?

Look at the effect that McCormick and Gurzak have on innocent marathon bystanders!

http://xenia.unh.edu/wcrc//photos/boston08/mccormick.jpg

Thanks Vicki and Tom. Also thanks to Tommy R and Linda. I think you can see Matt's picture at the start on the front page of Tuesdays Boston Globe all the way to the right. The bus driver says he had an idea who broke the toilet.

next time you're at the cicle thank Jeff for coming at 6 AM to open it up monday.

Just a survey. How long do you rest after a marathon? We ran 4.5 miles on Saturday at a very slow pace. Also thanks to the Vicki, Linda and Tom. The bus and room were great.

Dale,
Just listen to your body...we're all different!! Myself? I've never been able to run a lick for a week after Boston...& even when I thought I was ready...the soreness came back after a few miles. You'll see others running the next day...and get this....some really crazy people have been seen running 5k races within the week. The way I see it...they didn't give their all at Boston...LOL.
Kudos to all of you...perhaps someday I'll attempt to run again...well, maybe...
Take care...

Dale, best to run and not 'train'. Take it easy for a month or so-at least-if you want to be fully recovered
Boston can cause much muscle damage and/or tightness that may take a long time to go away.

Anyone in the Amesbury/Salisbury/Newburyport area want to carpool to the Kennebunk 5 miler this Sunday (5/4-8:30 start time)? I guess it would also work out to meet up with folks along the way, going north on 95. Shoot me an e-mail at work if you are interested: michael.ruccio@noaa.gov.

FYI


From: Andrew Greene [1]
Sent: Thursday, May 01, 2008 4:56 PM
To: Kealey, Chris
Subject: 2008 Falmouth Road Race

Hi Chris,

Easter Seals Massachusetts has received race numbers for the 2008 Falmouth Road Race. Would anyone in your club be interested in running the race on behalf of Easter Seals Massachusetts? Please let me know if you have any questions.

Regards,

Andrew


Andrew Greene

Associate Development Officer

Easter Seals Massachusetts

Phone: 508-751-6333

Fax: 508-831-9768

Email: agreene@eastersealsma.org

Web: www.eastersealsma.org

add our thanks to the circle and for the opportunity to run Boston. as usual every thing from the bus ride to the great organization and support was excellent. Maureen and Dave

RIDESHARE to WACHUSETT Mountain Run. If anyone wishes to carpool from the Newburyport area to this Saturday's Wachusett 4.3 mile Mntn run, please let me know by Friday evening by email: marathonmyles36@gmail.com. Leaving around 7 am Saturday morning. Race details are here:
http://www.cmsrun.org/schedule/entryforms/wachusett_info.shtml

Edited by author 06-02-2008 07:53 AM
Congrats to Triton Track & Field & Coach Colbert on winning the D3 State Championship!

http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/high_sc...ision_3_girls_track hampionship/srvc=home&position=recent

Jon Pearson race director for YHC 10Miler asked me to post a note out there for volunteers for the 10 miler.

Jon can be contacted @ yankeeseacoast@comcast.net or 978.462.2203

As I mentioned at the meeting last night, I'm helping my wife raffle off 4 red sox tickets to help raise money for her participation in the Boston 3-day breast cancer awareness walk/Susan G. Komen for the cure event. You can learn more about the 3-day and Susan G. Komen foundation at: http://08.the3day.org/site/PageServer. Raffle tickets are $2.00 each or 3 for $5.00.

The game is September 2 vs. Baltimore, 7:05 start time. The seats are lower level grand stand on the 3rd base side, lined up with home plate. Good seats, unobstructed views.

We'll be selling raffle tickets right up until the July 31 drawing, so if you weren't at the meeting or didn't get a chance to get tickets last night, send me an e-mail at michael.ruccio@noaa.gov and we'll get things arranged via mail, upcoming races, the July WC meeting, or something.

Also, the Fukawi run was a blast! Thanks to those that helped set it up and ferried runners to the start. Also, thanks to those that smoothed things over with the Commonwealth’s finest that stopped by the Circle, too. Maybe next year, any route inside the I-95 or I-495 fences should be out of bounds?

Hi,
Looking for a ride down from Mt Washington (forgot to ask around the meeting last night). Any drivers out there have any space left? Thanks, Kristen

Hello everyone,

I am not a member, but live locally and have run your four miler for the last couple years. I see that there are a few of you running the MT. Washington. I am looking for one person that needs a ride down. My wife and two kids will be driving up and i will have room for one more coming down.

Feel free to email me at henrysacco@hotmail.com

Henry

My wife and I are looking for a rid down Mt Washington after the race. If anyone has two empty seats please let me know. ddorval@northreading.mec.edu

Nice press for the High Street Mile..thank you Dave C!

http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/3/3_2/es...buryport-high.shtml

Does anyone have pictures of last weeks Fugowee? If so please send to dave@coolrunning.com. I've written a fugowee article for the RAG

hey mike I think its a good thing that we didnt have any mug shot photos

I am promoting the Thunder Chicken Road race for the Portsmouth Rotary . The race is held on August 7, 2008. More details can be found at http://www.portsmouthrotary.org/5KRoadRace.cfm

Amesbury has ask me to pass this information on about Lake Gardner: Swimmers doing open water swimming cannot go pass the line between 9:30 am - 5:30 pm. The Lifeguards are on duty during those hours from now until Labor Day.

First timers doing Amesbury Triathlon, I am doing open water swim clinic on Tuesday July 1 at 6 PM. All levels welcome to join the clinic. This is free to club members. Interested in doing the clinic email me at pahouck@comcast.net.

Quick heads up to anyone interested: My wife's Susan G. Komen Foundation Boston Breast Cancer 3-Day walking team (the Pinkburys) is having a fundraiser tomorrow evening 7:00-10:30ish at the Galleria Banquet Room at Maria’s Restaurant, 85 Essex Street, Haverhill, MA. Tickets on sale at the door and includes a drawing for door prizes, live local musicians (blues/funk/soul/solo pianist), free appetizers and desserts, cash bar, 50 or so really great donated items for raffles and silent auctions (local artwork, restaurant/spa/local services gift certificates, red sox and theme park tickets, and much more). Should be a really enjoyable evening for a great cause.

Housing needed for elite athletes for High Street Mile.

More than likely just Saturday night August 2nd but possibly Friday too depending on how far away they are coming.

This allows us to pull some big guns for this event. MB Chesler is taking care of the boys from NYC but I got a commitment from a former NCAA D2 runner up for the 800. (Thank you to Linda Long for hooking me up with Steve Jones)

Thanks
Chris

Chris.Kealey@thermofisher.com
978.270.6854

some of us are going to run 3.5 miles at 5:30 from Saunders this Thursday if any one can't make the 5:00 pm run

Run For The Gym Great Success,Thanks Mike!!!! 300 sign ups,150 day of.
Laurie Gaudreau 1st Female
Linda long and Dave Saltmarsh overall Masters
numerous W C R C age Winners
Helpers
Mike, Curt,Lintvedt, Adam,Nisson and Paul Bouchard.

Bob & Mary Ann Randall

I need a vehicle to drive the Dufords and Lou Ristaino, for filming of the High Street Mile. Gary Calderwood who has done it for years had his jeep stolen over the last year and he is recovering from knee surgergy.

So ideally we need a jeep, mini-van, or pickup to accomodate the filming.

Thank
Chris
chris.kealey@thermofisher.com

Free to runners of all ages and abilities. Ruuning Clinic
The Fitness Factory, 75 Merrimac St. Newburyport, Ma. Tuesday July 22, 2008, 6:30 to 8:30 PM Everything you want and need to know about running,
From training, racing, injury prevention,shoes,motivation,nutrition call 978-462-4994 for more information

Mike,
Old news by now, but Kristen has (had) photos of the fugowee...don't know if she has seen your posting...I haven't been checking of late...

Lake Placid IRON MAN



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOcI9YfJZ3o

Hey Chris hope to be at the mile by 8

HSM Videos are up YouTube.

Special thanks to Matt Muise who filmed this and actually hosted 4 athletes this year.

WOMEN
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GM2DSCeXpWk

MEN
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AsnR9DSAjK0

BOYS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AsnR9DSAjK0

GIRLS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbPKCw4fWzo

Hey did anyone grab the power cord from the house on corner of Summit Place and High Street from the race?

Thanks
Chris

Chris I coiled up all the cords but that one. I left it plugged in I thought it was the home owners

High Street Mile photos published. Thank you to Kathie ONeal from Newburyport for taking these great shots for the 3rd year in a row!

http://picasaweb.google.com/christopher.kealey

Looking for runners to run some cross-country races. Schedule is on USATF NE website.
next race is 8/24 in Carlisle, Mass, 6K. Good team events and no better way than XC to get racing fit for those fall PRs.

We are looking for a runner:
Due to an family medical emergency, we have lost one of our runners for the 100 on 100 relay in Vermont. The event is this Saturday, August 16, 2008.
Here is the website if you want more information about the event: http://www.100on100.org/
Please contact me at pfdurning@comcast.net if you are interested in joining our relay team.

Anyone planning on running the Bay State Marathon who has yet to register, they are getting fairly close to the 1500 participant cap.

Edited by author 08-17-2008 03:38 PM
Looking for something a little different than your typical 5K? Here is your chance to enjoy a classic New England 5K at the “new” Exeter High School. Two miles of a flat to slightly downhill run around campus and country roads before entering a portion of the EHS XC course. Finally runners will enter the new state of the art track for a final 400m push to the finish. Overall & age division awards (3 deep) and a free raffle (think snow) for all race entrants. Application & online registration links on WCRC home page. Online Registration includes course map. Hope to see lots of Winners Circle colors on race day! Lisa

Mike,

I just signed up for the Baystate Marathon. Who do I talk to about the Winner's Circle team as they asked what team I am a part of, and I am a member of the club?

Jon

On your ap , just put WCRC in team area.If you alrealy signed up just e-mail them and let them know you want to add that!
 Any time there is a spot for team competition on race aps, always put WCRC and if they need the club's USATF number it is 161.
 Vicki

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Thanks

Hi,
We've posted in the Boston Globe- maybe I'll reach more with the Winners Circle. If anyone knows someone looking- we're hiring for the following three positions.
Thanks,
Kathy McWilliams
FULL TIME MODERATE SPECIAL 1.0 MODERATE SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER (West Newbury)
EDUCATION TEACHER IS NEEDED FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
1.0 SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST (West Newbury)
FULL TIME SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST IS NEEDED FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL
1.0 SPEECH/LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST (West Newbury)
FULL TIME SPEECH/LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST NEEDED FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.

PLEASE FORWARD: Letter of Intent, Resume, 3 professional references, transcripts, MA licensure to – Dr. Paul A. Livingston, Superintendent of Schools, 22 Main Street
West Newbury, MA 01985

I met a few people from your group at the Dances With Dirt 50K in Hell, MI this past weekend. We ran together for a few miles and then separated. Classy group of runners. Anyways, I was hoping you might be able to supply me with their names? I was hoping to re-connect with them and exchange information. I'm a Newburyport native (Nbpt High Class 1994) and it was nice to hear the ol' hometown accent on the trail.

If you could pass along my email address to them, it would be appreciated.

Michael Hall
www.atayne.com
michael@atayne.com

Any interest in this? Please contact them directly:

From: Manchester Marathon Volunteers [1]
Sent: Thursday, September 11, 2008 9:29 AM
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Cc: twotuxedocats@comcast.net
Subject: Manchester City Marathon - Volunteers Needed




Running Club Presidents,

I wrote to you at the beginning of July (see below) regarding volunteer opportunities for the Manchester City Marathon. I said that we had decided to issue a "Running Club Challenge" to see which running club could supply the most volunteers for the event. The board has decided that the club with the most volunteers will receive:

2 entries to next year's marathon/half marathon
2 MCM Wind Shirts
2 MCM Polo Shirts
2 MCM Runners Technical Shirts
Some clubs have talked about using these prizes in their Christmas raffles or as incentives for club members. (Don't forget the awesome Volunteer Shirts - "safety green" this year!!)

Would you please circulate this to your membership and see if you can be the winning club? Contest ends October 17th and I'll announce the winner shortly after that.

I have attached our Volunteer Form that needs to be submitted for each volunteer - preferably by EMail but there is also a US Postal Service mailing address at the bottom of the form.

I look forward to hearing from you.


Jayne Cornell
Volunteer Coordinator
Manchester City Marathon




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Sent: Wednesday, July 9, 2008 1:35:07 PM
Subject: Manchester City Marathon - Volunteers Needed


I am very excited to be the Volunteer Coordinator for the 2nd Manchester City Marathon - Half Marathon being held on Sunday Nov 2, 2008. I am sure that many of you either ran or attended last year's inaugural event. We have many volunteer opportunities during the weekend - mainly on race day. Some of the opportunities include traffic control, water stops, and various start/finish line opportunities involving setup and clean up as well as being there when the runners come across the finish line. We also have opportunities on Friday Oct 31 and Sat Nov 1 at Registration/Packet Pickup.





I am soliciting help from area running clubs as we need some good help along the course with traffic control. Who knows what runners need better than other runners? Our course is undergoing revisions and our goal is to make it safe and fun. We need to increase the number of volunteers along the course for traffic control and to provide good direction to the runners.




Would you please speak with the members of your organization and see if you could drum up some support? As a Board, we have decided to make it a bit interesting for the running clubs. We are proposing a contest to see which running club can provide the most support. The club with the most volunteers will be rewarded with a cool prize (well, OK, we don't know the actual prize yet but it will include at least 2 entries to the 2009 marathon along with additional cool stuff).




I have attached a Volunteer Form. Please feel free to distribute it to your members and anyone else that may be interested in this exciting event. The Volunteer Form has a place to indicate if you are a member of a running club.




I look forward to hearing from you. Thanks in advance for helping out!




Jayne Cornell
Volunteer Coordinator - Manchester City Marathon

manchestervolunteers@yahoo.com

I want to thank the members of the club for the gift certificate presented to me last night. My wife and I will enjoy it.
It was alot of fun helping first Ted and then Chris put on the High St Mile. Chris has brought the race to new heights and deserves an immense amount of credit. This was the first year in the last 6 or 7 that I actually was able to watch some of the race and really got to enjoy the show. The real credit goes to the club members who make putting on such an event a breeze. Everthing runs like clock work.
Having two( one local/ one national shoe co.) major cash sponsors this year was just fantastic. I believe the relationship we were able to develop with Puma will benefit the club and Don at NHS.
You never know how a contact that you make will turn out and this one goes back a ways and started with Bob Randall. Bob was the club rep that worked with shoe companies looking for wear testers. I fortunately was lucky enough to have size 9 feet( the sample size) and applied. Several shoe companies later I have been wear testing for Puma the last two/three years. I tried unsucessfully until this year to get Puma involved with being a major sponsor. Well people at Puma changed and we were able to talk them into a $2000.00 sponsorship. I hope that over time this will continue and I know they were very interested in helping Don Hennigar out.
I'll still be around to help but in a less formal way.
With Mike McCormick as the co-race director we will be in good hands.
Just don't let him give up the race announcer role as that is a big part of the race.

Thanks,
Mike Menesale

Since my son is a Syracuse student, I'm running in the Natl Masters 5K Champs on the SU campus on 10/5. Didn't know if anyone from WC is going, and/or whether WC has a team entered?

Hello Winners Circle - sorry for the soliciation, but it's for a good cause and I'm trying to reach out and see if any of you would be interested in volunteering with Team Atayne at the Maine Marathon in Portland, ME on Oct 5th. I'm a Newburyport native (Nbpt High Class 94') who is a partner in the launch of a new socially and environmentally responsible athletic apparel brand called Atayne (www.atayne.com). We literally launched our first line of performance running shirts a few weeks ago - made from 100% recycled materials (recycled polyester from water bottles) and blended with Cocona (recycled coconut shells providing a natural alternative to the chemicals used in traditional performance fabrics). Our company is dedicated to delivering high quality performance apparel that doesn't jeopardize the health of our planet, the workers producing it, or the athletes wearing it. Check us out!

Atayne is a sustainability partner for the Maine Marathon and as we did at the Zone Urban Epic Triathlon in Maine we'll be helping to make sure the event leaves minimal to no impact on the local community. To do this, we are putting together 'Team Atayne', a group of volunteers who will follow the final athletes through the course literally 'running for trash'. It's great for the community, fun for volunteers, and a wonderful opportunity to deliver a message to spectators and athletes through our actions. It would also be a great opportunity for your club to do some 'more' (I know you already do a lot) good by promoting responsible running/athletics.

So, what am I asking of you? We're looking to put together 15-20 volunteer 'Team Atayne Runners' to help manage the course. Though I'll be running / walking the entire distance to lead the effort, we're asking volunteers to commit to helping run / walk a portion of the race with us (maybe 5 miles - could be more if you would like). We'll all be wearing the new Atayne running shirts (you'll get a FREE Atayne performance top for your help - $38 value) and cleaning up the course. At the end, my partner and I along with some volunteers will make sure all the trash we collected is separated into what can be recycled and what cannot (again, minimizing the event environmental footprint).

If you are interested and can 'commit' to helping us out, let me know. Also, if any of your friends or others want to help out, let me know. If you have any ideas, we love them too. Final details will be communicated once we get confirmation on numbers. The race begins on Oct 5th in Portland at 7:45am. We have 7 committed including myself already.


Looking forward to hearing back from you. I really hope I didn't upset anyone with this post - I thought this the best possible way to communicate to you all.

Michael Hall
michael@atayne.com

Hi there,
Here are some pictures thought I'd share. At the Fagawi race, who makes the better hostage...me or Tom Roldan? Enjoy!

Lake Winnie
http://picasaweb.google.com/kaybeeinnh/Lak...authkey=SHzEPjI3PDc#

WCRC Fagawi
http://picasaweb.google.com/kaybeeinnh/WCR...authkey=0kSXVfWvHCU#

Mt. Washington
http://picasaweb.google.com/kaybeeinnh/MtW...authkey=obYdXSFtC7g#

Its not all about the hostage. THE DRIVER has to explain to the police why he has 4 blindfolded people in a SUV. But the best part is Mike M explaining the race to the trooper who came to the circle

Interesting look @ Haile Gebrselassie world record marathon run by 5k splits. Bear in mind that a 5 min/mile pace 5k is 15:30! Only 15 Americans have beat Haile G's 1/2 marathon time, and he did another 13!

His pace was 4:44. The ultimate question; is a sub 2 hour marathon humanly possible. Will we see it in our lifetime? That is a 4:34 pace.

5 km 14:35
10 km 14:38 (29:13)
15 km 14:50 (44:03)
20 km 14:47 (58:50)
Half (1:02:05)
25 km 14:51 (1:13:41)
30 km 14:38 (1:28:27)
35 km 14:38 (1:43:05)
40 km 14:29 (1:57:34)
40-fin 14:35-pace

I have always considered the club sponsored " coached running enhancement program" otherwise known as spring and fall workouts to be one of the club's best offered programs. Just look at some of the recent accomplishments of the current participants:
Good PRs last few weeks from group members:

Dave Carroll in marathon: (also 10 mile and ½ marathon en route).

Mike Ruccio in marathon.

Tanya Kehoe-5k

Jen Groskin- 5k

Myles Wilson-3mile -bustin the 7min. per barrier!

When the club competes in " all hands events" like Mill Cities and as close as the results have been in past years results like these not only benefit the individuals but the club as a whole.
I would like to see this program continue and the club support and encourage participation as vigorously as possible in the future.

Congratulations to all the participants in this fall's workouts as it has been a pleasure to run with all of you.

Thanks to coach, Mike McCormick, for putting the workouts together and keeping us all motivated for the past 8 weeks.

Would anyone be interested in hosting 3 runners from Kenya this weekend?

They are running the Manchester Marathon. Ideally if anyone is running the marathon they would need a ride to race as I think they are taking a bus up here.

These guys are from the Westchester Running Club. I know one of the guys, Joseph Ekoum (he was 3rd @ the YHC 10M this year). Very nice guy. We had him over after the 10 mile.

Let me know. Chris.Kealey@thermofisher.com 978.270.6854

What 5k course are we using for the predict your time run? The Industrial park was dug up and tough to drive on last week

Two questions:

Where can I get a map of the Turkey Trot course? I ran an off road race yesterday (Bemis-Forslund Pie Race at Mount Hermon, MA) for the first time and it was trying, to say the least.

Can Circle Talk be searched so I don't have to keep asking questions?

The WCRC's main duty for the Mill Cities Relay is to marshall the point on the long-4th leg- where runners come up from bike path back on to 110.
Looking for a person or persons who is willing to do this duty. It is pretty low maintenance, but you will be there for a few hours.(this duty will change in the event of snow covered path whereby the bike path won't be used and runners will stay on 110 and our duty will move up to Bridge St-a 1/2 mile up the course).
Please let me know if you can do this for us and the race. Race is sunday Dec. 7.
Mike McCormick

Congratulations to the Newburyport High School Soccer team, Massachusetts State Champions 2 years in row! Hannah McCormick scored the winning school in the North Sectionals (I think that was the game) in the last minute to allow the Clippers to advance to the finals.

Also congrats to Don Hennigar's Newburyport boys XC for a 6th finish at the States.

What is the process for membership in this club?

Download Application from Web Site.Send to address on form, or e-mail runbob@metrocast.net with home address and I will send you a form.
Bob Randall

Thank you to all who assisted in making the 19th Turkey Trot a hugh sucess!
I appreciate the involvement of the many club members.
john

I wanted to first of all state how appreciative I am to be a member of the Winner's Circle Running Club. It has been a privilege to wear the colors and a welcomed sight to see others in the same at some of the local races. Due to injury, I am unable to participate in the Mill City Relays, but at least will be able to volunteer at the Toys to Tots race later this month.
 
After treatment from my chiropractor and realizing this is the season for giving, I came up with what I think is a great gift for the season to my fellow WCRC members. Dr. Paul Loch, my chiropractor, has agreed to offer a free exam and first adjustment to any Winners Circle Running Club members during this month of December (as long as they present their Membership card or jersey at time of visit).
 
I don't know how to pass this gift on to the other members of the club but figured posting it here would get the word out. Either members can contact me for Dr. Loch's information at 603-659-2341 or can contact him directly at 603-772-7888. He is out of Exeter, NH.

I mentioned last night @ the general meeting that we have a new web site for the High Street Mile. Here it is:

http://www.highstreetmile.com

Hey kids!!
It was nice to see such a great turnout for Mill Cities. I haven't seen many of you for a long time. We may have come-up short, but we gave it a valiant effort. I'd like to thank Derek Dorval & Laurie Gaudreau for their relentless efforts in forming & reforming the teams for this year's relay.
For those of you who haven't been involved in the task of creating & maintaining the teams...let me tell you it can be rather stressful. The next time you see these people...please give them a high-five or even a hug...they deserve our praise. Ok, enough said on that!!
Hope to see you at Santa's Toy Trot, Xmas party, Hangover, and whatever function includes a few "brewskis" along the way...until then continue to wear the Circle Colors with pride. We'll get'um next year!!

Seeking a Trainer for the Great Bay Half Marathon
The American Cancer Society and our Charity Runner program is an official partner with the Great Bay Half Marathon for April 5, 2009. We are seeking a trainer to be able to offer training to any local, seacoast area runners that are participating in the race on behalf of the American Cancer Society.

Please contact me at Holly.Randall@cancer.org or 603.471.4124 to further discuss how we may be able to work together on providing this training.

Thank you!

Holly Randall
Project Manager, Endurance Events
New England Division
American Cancer Society
2 Commerce Drive, Suite 110, Bedford, NH 03110
603.471.4124
603.472.7093 fax

Merry Christmas to you all at the WCRC.

Falcon

Here are some pics from recent Circle events...
Turkey Trot-

http://picasaweb.google.com/WinnCircRacePics/TurkeyTrot2008#

Mill Cities (400spB&W film thru snow flurries...maybe 2 or 3 w/ some focus...)-

http://picasaweb.google.com/WinnCircRacePics/MillCitiesRelay2008#

Edited by author 12-16-2008 03:46 PM
TOYS FOR TOTS
Thanks to Kristen and all who helped.

Bob R


Here's the link to all the pictures if you'd like to see.
http://jimrhoades.com/08/merrimac/

Yes, thanks to all that helped at Toys for Tots. This group is more reliable than the post office (no offense Bob). Not ice storms, or power outages, or lack of showering will keep this group from turning out in force to help out and/or run. Numbers were down a bit, but to be expected during a weather state of emergency. The Toys for Tots people received a good amount of toys so we should all be happy for that.

A huge thank you to Jimmy (last minute equipment lugging with van), Kate, Curt, Adam, Tom M, Vicki, Paul, (the lugg-ers). Bob, Mary Ann, Mike F, Carol, Dave L, Maureen, John W, Linda, Becky, Matt, Pam, Gil. Even Timmy working a 23 hour shift made an appearance!

Thanks to all! Kristen

Hi All.....I am new to the club,and running.I have run some short races but have been training for the Hampton Half.
I have 2 questions
1) I run 3 days a week, pace run 3-4miles(9-10min miles),intervals 1/4 mile walk,1/4 jog,1/4 quick run & long run (up to 10-11 miles 10-11:30 pace)Is this suitable training schedule?

2)with ice storms,snow etc how do you guys get your runs in...tredmill?
for some reason I have a tough time running on a tredmill.

Thanks
Bob

Bob.
for most runners-especially new- mileage is key when training for any distance race, particularly something like a 1/2
To a point(health,time,leg strength, gait etc), more miles the better. 3 days per week running is only going to get you so far. If possible, incrementally increase miles, days running over time.
If you want to really get to the point where you can 'Race' the 1/2(ie go real hard the whole way) most need a minimum of 40miles per week.

Treadmill running as well,is kind of a personal thing. If you don't enjoy it don't do it. Always thought a big allure of running is getting outside all year. Being outside in tought weather toughens you. And race day may see some problems. Running on the coast in the winter you are going to get some wind.
However if you're going to slide and pull a muscle as some do on ice, then treadmills are a good alternative. They are excellent for hill workouts as you don't have to go down and jar your tired legs.

The club is sponsoring indoor track workouts-Tuesday evenings starting Jan.20 7p.m.-Governor's Academy in Newbury, Mass. if interested.

Toy Trot

This year, I got my entire family to go to the race and everyone had a great time. From the time I got there, everyone was so nice and encouraging to both me and the kids. From Mike F. looking for the baby (who is now 2), to Santa giving candy canes, to Tom M. searching me out to see if my kids were running the elf run because he didn't want them to miss it, to all the smiles that were flashed our way. All the volunteers were wonderful. My daughter Macy is still talking about being cheered on to 'Beat your Dad' at the end of the race. <<Just to set the record straight, she did beat me, but I had did a long run earlier, was pushing the carriage, had a sore left little toe and ....>>

Not only is it a great race, but it for a great cause. Congratulation to Kirsten for a great race and to all the volunteers. This is an event to be very proud of.

Bob G - Winter Running

Bob,

Another great way to get in some quality training in the snowy weather is to snow shoe run. They sell special snow shoes that are smaller and designed for running. Several things that I enjoy about SS running:

1) Anyone can do it - just strap them on and run.
2) It's much more fun to run through several inches of snow than it is to run on the treadmill
3) It's a tough workout. You have 2 lbs on each foot, plus you're breaking a trail. When SSing, you will be much slower than on the road, but you heart rate is close to workout levels
4) The snow is soft, so very little impact on the legs.

The last 3 winters I have been doing as much SSing as I can and I find that it improves my overall fitness a lot.

CALL FOR NEWSLETTER ARTICLES.
Hello All: Please submit any material for the next issue of the Runners Rag by December 29th by email to: mcawilson60@hotmail.com
 
Articles should be on events that have occured since July. Especially of interest would be any reviews of fall marathons (1/2 & full) and relay races. Pithy & concise is good. Accompanying pics also welcome.
Thanks much,
MW

Hi all, Just read the post on snow shoe running. Any advice on what brand and where to get the snow shoes would be appreciated. I have been running at Maudsley in the snow. Snow shoes would be better than sneakers.

Thanks,
Dale

Google Redfeather snowshoes I have the sport p25 model

They have various weights for running and racing

I think they have running models at Dick's sporting also








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I have a pair of Atlas. Here is a link for them. I have the running pair, a little heavier than the racing pair, but much more sturdy. The racing ones are light, but tend to bend. I think the Atlas shoes will run around $160 and you can get them at Rei, Kittery Trading Post or on-line.

http://www.atlassnowshoe.com/product/run

Another type that is Dion. A lot of people I know run with them and really like them as well.

Thanks for the information on running snow shoes. I ordered the Atlas Run from Mountain Plus Outdoor Gear. They have a really good price and free poles.
http://store.mpgear.com/atlasrun2007.aspx
Looks like the snow will melt before they arrive tomorrow.
Do you wear your running shoes when using them?

Reminder:

We have a huge turnout expected for Thursday's Hangover. Even in crap weather this race has a big turnout and the forecast for Thursday is excellent, cold but sunny.

Please let Bob know if you can help on Thursday - setup starts @ 9AM @ the Carousel lounge. Send Bob an email @ robert.f.manning@ge.com if you can help.

Thanks & Happy New Year.

Chris Kealey

Hangover Results? Anyone :)?

Thanks.

Happy New Year.

Voila! right after I post, I see them put up on Coolrunning... thanks!

Happy New Year! Pictures from the Hangover.

http://picasaweb.google.com/kaybeeinnh/Hangover5k10k2009#

Great pictures Kristen

Seeking a Trainer for the Great Bay Half Marathon
The American Cancer Society and our Charity Runner program is an official partner with the Great Bay Half Marathon for April 5, 2009. We are seeking a trainer to be able to offer training to any local, seacoast area runners that are participating in the race on behalf of the American Cancer Society.

Please contact me at Holly.Randall@cancer.org or 603.471.4124 to further discuss how we may be able to work together on providing this training.

Thank you!

Holly Randall
Project Manager, Endurance Events
New England Division
American Cancer Society
2 Commerce Drive, Suite 110, Bedford, NH 03110
603.471.4124
603.472.7093 fax

Heart Rate Monitors

Was thinking about getting a HRM for training, mostly for indoor stuff as I am doing about 40% of my training this winter on one of those spinning type bikes to save my knees from road wear.

Any suggestions? Was looking @ the Timex ones, around $60. I am amazed how much the price of these things has dropped.

Thanks
Chris.Kealey@thermofisher.com

Hi Chris,

Most athletes us Polar which I use and can be used with any cardio equipment. Yes the prices have drop which have more features now. Some of the basic Polar are F6 and F7 are Fitness HR monitors and the RS100 a running computer all for around $100

FYI for Boston Marathon Registration: As of 1/16/09 the field has already reached 19,559 with a maximum field of 25,000 - Filling fast this year, so if you have not registered yet, you may want to get online very soon.

Are you running in the Great Bay Half Marathon and want to make your miles more meaningful? Consider running as an American Cancer Society Charity Runner. Benefits of the program include a personalized website to help with your fundraising, free local training with Mike McCormick, a purchase discount at Loco Running, the opportunity to dedicate your run in honor or in memory of a loved one touched by cancer.
For more information, check out the website at http://charityrunner.acsevents.org/greatbay or contact Matt Lyman at matt.lyman@cancer.org or 603.471.4106.

Is the Monday evening run taking place at Redhook this evening (Jan 19th)? I am new to the area and would like to join you guys for a run in the snow if you don't mind.

Saw several Monday night runners last night and they are planning to be there tonight.

FYI - Just saw a post on the BAA website that registration for the 2009 Boston MArathon is now closed.

The Winner’s Circle Running Club’s “Runner’s Rag IS ON LINE,ENJOY

Track people-the high schoolers will be there until about 8.
So 'warm-up' outside and be ready to go.

Can someone tell about the race flyer that was put on some windshields during the Frigid Fiver? I read it, put it back, then forgot. It was on orange/yellow paper.

Mike, do you know what time we can get on the track tomorrow night?

Edited by author 02-03-2009 03:39 PM
18 mile training run from Kennebunk to Biddeford,Me
Event is Sunday, March 22
Meet at Run of the Mill Restaurant at 9am.Biddeford
Bus to Federal Jacks will leave by 9:15am ,Kennebunk
18 mile run – Run at your own risk – training run for the Boston Marathon
One water stop
Course will start at Federal Jacks and end at Run of the Mill Restaurant, following route 9
Register for transportation and directions with Becky Harkema, bharkema@nycymca.org
One free beverage donated by Run of the Mill after the run
Donations to the Northern York County YMCA, gladly accepted

been unable to confirm, but fairly certain we can get on track right at 7 tonight.

During the Frigid Fiver on Sunday, there was a very interesting finish that: 1) allowed people at the finish to make fun of Ryan Spinney and me and 2) raised the question: I thought there were three in the lead pack.

For the first 4 miles of the race, there were 3, yes 3 of us, in the lead pack. At mile 4, it went to 2 as I could not hang with Ryan and the other runner. As I was now 40 feet behind, I watched as we approached the turn into the school to see who was going to take the victory. Ryan got in front and made the turn and started to kick, but the other guy just kept going straight. Turns out he wasn't even in the race! So now, the guys at the line start to make fun of Ryan about being pushed by a guy 'out of a sunday run...' and then of course we started to wonder who he was.

Well, they were right at the finish line, he was just out for a Sunday run. It turns out that the runner was Dan Franek (43 years old) from South Portland. He is the NE cross country champion for last year, a 4:30 miler (2nd master at Reebok last year) and mid 15 for 5K. So as I struggled to maintain a 5:45 pace, he 'was out for a Sunday jog'!

We will be able to get on track right at 7-no HS tracksters tonight.
those interested: Workout-400,600,800,1000,1000,800, 600, 400 w/ one lap easy between 400-600; 2 laps between all others.
 TEMPO pace/effort.
Good volume, must be done at appropriate-T- pace or may be very difficult and/or require lots of recovery runs. Volume/endurance is goal.