Parkway Running Club
Newsletter
USA Track & Field club#176 Vol. 10 No.1
"PARKWAY RUNNING IS FUN RUNNING"
February / March
2003
Walter Burgess, Editor
Cindy Gillan,Co-Editor
Webmaster, Mike Jasko
Next Club Meetings: Thursday, March 6th, 7:45 pm at the
YMCA
Note: Meetings occur every other month.
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****** MEMBER NEWS ******
FROM THE EDITOR SECRETARY
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Best wishes to everyone for a happy healthy ney year of running. May 2003 be a great year for everyone indivually
and foor the Parkway Running Club itself.
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RESOLUTION RUN
The Parkway Running Club had it's annual Resolution Run on New Years Day. 49 members renewed their membership and 3 new members joined the club.
The day began with membership renewal the the gym at the YMCA. Then, at 10 am, everyone headed outside for the first PRC run of the year. After the Y we all headed
back to the Y for brunch.
The highlight of the brunch was the drawing of the 5
Boston Marathon numbers the PRC gets from the B.A.A.
THe day ended with some members gathering at Doyles Pub in Jamiaca Plain.
Thanks to the many voulnteers who made it possible to being the New Year with one more sucessful
Resolution Run.
Membership Renewal
Thank you to everyone who has already renewed their membership.
Members who joined after September 1 will be required to complete the application form but
no fee will be required.
If you haven't renewed yet please print out the membership form found on this Web Site and mail it to the Y with payment.
Or deposit it with your check in the PRC mailbox located at the Y.
All members who renew, see Jim Sweeney to receive a new 2003 long sleeve PRC T-shirt.
THANK YOU TOM PURCELL & WELCOME SARAH HULL and STUART ROSE
Many thanks to Tom Purcell, who is finishing his tenure on the Board after one year as Treasurer and two years
as Vice President. Tom devoted much time and energy to the Club. He used his Fidelity-honed skills to put the Club on a firm financial footing
and helped the club run smoothly. As a small token of our appreciation, the Club gave Tom a gift certificate
to Zon's in Jamaica Plain. And even though Tom and Beth are moving "out west" we all hope we will see them back in the neighborhood often.
As we thank Tom, we also welcome Sarah Hull and Stuart Rose to the Board as Vice Presidents. They are sure to bring new ideas
and lots of energy to their new positions. Be sure to let them or any Board member know if you have any suggestions or thoughts
on how we can make the club an even better experience for all of our members.
PRC Officers for 2003
President: Jim Sweeney
Tri-Vice President: Erin Dunne, Stuart Rose, Sarah Hull
Treasurer: Dorothy Giarla
Secretary: Walter Burgess
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NOTES FROM THE CLUB PRESIDENT
Well, we have turned the page on another year, and I would have to say it was another successful year for the PRC. We logged a lot of miles, even lately when the temperature hovered near zero and we had upwards of 25 crazy people showing up to run. We ran races from 5k's to an Ironman Triathlon, and every-thing in between We may have run faster or slower than the year before, but the important thing is that we kept going, despite cranky knees, tight hamstrings or sore achilles. We ate and drank together often, whether at the Corrib, Joe Green's, Lake Winnipesaukee, North Conway, Martha's Vineyard or Eat n' Runs. Our membership p grew to over 100, with Paul "# 100 and that is NOT my age" Sutliff taking the honors. Our stops at the cemetery by Allendale stretched longer and longer while everyone chatted, to the point where some night, we may as well just brings snacks and finish the run right there.
Most importantly, we did these things together. Through ups and downs, we depend our friendships, and made new friendships with those who joined us. We did our best to make sure that those who were on their first runs with us had someone to run with and weren't left wondering part way down Weld St. just where everyone had turned. We tried to remember our first few awkward times run-ning: with the Club when we didn't know any-one and tried to make new members feel at home.
Through the Scamper, we raised nearly $3000 to buy Christmas presents for children who would otherwise go without.: We spent a lot of time volunteering for the BM Half Marathon, Francine's triathlon, the Scamper and the Corporate challenge.
Thanks to everyone for all that you did in making 2002 a successful year for the PRC, and in making the PRC an extended family for many of us.
Welcome to new members
Doris Drake, Megan Kelly, Peter Hirsch, Joe Bowers & Scott Sharek.
Congratulations to new expectant mom Angela Rose. Due Date is in July.
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Boston marathon course Long Run
Hi,
Hope everyone who ran on the Boston marathon course today feels good about their run. You all seemed to do well and hope your happy with your run. We picked a good day to have it. The weather was perfect
Thank you again to John Govoni, Jim Sweeney, Angela and Pam for being drivers and support along the course. Also thanks to John Donnelly, Jon Connor and Brian Savage who showed up unexpectedly at the Newton fire station and offered support and helped pick up runners. These long runs could not be held without the support from fellow club members and it is very much appreciated.
The next PRC long run on the marathon course will be on March 29, which is 3 weeks before the marathon. No need to let me know at this moment if you will participate in that run. Just giving everyone a heads up so you can plan ahead. I will send an email out before hand to see who wants to participate and who can help with support
If their are a few members who cant participate in the run on the 29th and would like to do a run on the 23rd, let me know. I am willing to offer support
Walter
Much thanks to Walter Brugess for all the support work.
Good luck to Jim S. and Walter B. at STU's 30K Tomorrow. Hope the good weather holds out!
Mike J.
"YOGA FOR RUNERS"
PRC is offering a "Yoga for Runners" class led by Diane from Yoga for You
This class will specifically target the needs of runners. All levels are encouraged to attend, beginners especially. This is a great time to try out this yoga for the first time!
Saturday Feb. 22. 12:30 - 2:30
Yoga for You on Corey Street in West Roxbury www.YogaForYou.net
PRC member cost is $20 or she will honor your multi-class card if you have one.
Due to space limitations, reservations are required. Please rsvp to Erin Dunne at 781.461.9633 or edunne1970@yahoo.com
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Martha's Vineyard weekend
A BIG thanks for John Govoni & Dorothy Giarla for hosting this great event again.
HI,
Here are the PRC results from the Martha's Vineyard 18 miler road race that was held on Saturday (Feb 15). The race was shortened from 20 miles to 18 miles and the course changed due to bad road conditions.
Keith Shields 2:10:10 (7:14)
Ricardo Hernandez-Pinzon 2:12:24 (7:24)
Bill Grant 2:22:07 (7:54)
Emily Firor 2:24:41 (8:03)
Stephen Peckiconis 2:26:49 (8:10)
Jim Sweeney 2:27:16 (8:11)
Dan Kennedy 2:32:31 (8:29)
Dorothy Giarla 3:06:51 (10:24) 3rd in age group
Walter Burgess 3:08:10 (10:28)
Congratulations to everyone. On a personal note, Dorothy and I would like to say thank you to Julie O'Connor and Sarah Hull for pacing us during the race. Julie ran the first 1/2 with us and Sarah the second 1/2. Their support and help was greatly appreciated.
Walter
The Martha's Vineyard 20 miler will be held on Feb 15th, 2003. You can sign up on line or get an application at www.vineyard.net/org/mvmraces
John Govoni & Dorothy Giarla are inviting anyone who is interested in doing the race to their home on Martha's Vineyard during race weekend.
The race is being held over Presidents Day weekend, so anyone can stay untill Monday if they want Their home can put up 13 people (More if people want to sleep on the floor in sleeping bags)
All of us who ran the race last year had a great time and look forward to it again, so if you interested, let Dorothy know giarla@enders.tch.harvard.edu
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Children's Hospital Kids-At-Heart Marathon team
My dear friends,
I am very fortunate to be a part of the Children's Hospital Kids-At-Heart
Marathon team running in the 107th Boston Marathon next month. The cause means
a great deal to me because of my own experience at Children's. A little over a
decade ago, a team led by Doctors Ed Walsh and Larry Rhodes saved my life. It
is a testament to the level of professionalism and quality of care that I have
gone from being a gangly, red-headed pre-teen lying on a hospital bed to a
gangly, red-headed post-teen attempting one of the world's most elite races.
On Saturday, March 22nd, I'll be holding a fundraiser for Children's at the
West Roxbury Knights of Columbus (110 Park Street) and would love it if you
could come. I would be ill-prepared for this race if not for the support and
structure of PRC and would like to publicly acknowledge the great group that
we have.
The event will last from 7:00 pm ? 11:00 pm and will feature Boston?s Best
Disc Jockey, DJBC. Additionally, we will have complimentary hors D?ourves,
door prizes, and raffles from The Home Depot, Roche Bros., The Red Sox and
many others! The suggested donation is ten dollars.
For more information, please feel free to call me at 617/325.2917 or respond
to this e-mail. If you would like to make a donation and cannot attend, I
would appreciate any donations sent to 1385 Centre Street, Boston, MA
02131-1014. Check's should be made out to: Children's Hospital Boston.
I hope this note finds you all well and look forward to seeing you on the
22nd!
With every good wish,
Matt O'Malley
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EASTERN STATES 20 MILER & RUN FOR THE BORDER 10 MILER
Sunday March 30, 2003 - 11:00 AM Kittery Maine to Salisbury MA
Are you running the Boston Marathon and looking to do a long run?
Then this is the race for you. Make this your long run before Boston.
Designed as a Pre-Boston marathon training race, the Eastern States 20 mile race
is run in three States, through seven towns. Runners park in Hampton Beach N.H.
and are bussed up to Kittery Maine. The Race begins at the Traip Acedemy in Kittery Maine,
runs through Portsmouth N.H. along Route 1A
overlooking the Atlantic to finish in Salisbury MA.
The RUN FOR THE BORDER 10 MILER is run from Rye Beach N.H. to Salisbury MA.
USTF sanctioned measured course
Shuttle busses to start frim Hampton Baech Casino parking lot.
Paost race shuttle bus fron finish line back to Hampton N.H. and post race brunch.
Commemorative Eastern States gifts to all finishers.
For more info, contact Don Allison at 781-340-0616 or email at
don-allison@mediaone.net
JAMES JOYCE RAMBLE
On line registration for the James Joyce Ramble (10K) is now being taken.
The 20th edition of the race will occur on Sunday, April 27, 2003 at the Endicott Estate in Dedham.
www.ramble.org
First Annual 5k Run for Asthma
In observance of World Asthma Day, Saturday, May 3, 2003 will mark the First Annual 5k Run for Asthma. Asthma affects 5 to 10 % of Americans, and its prevalence is rising worldwide. The goal of this inaugural event is to raise more than $20,000 to benefit asthma research at Massachusetts General Hospital. Sponsors, volunteers and race participants are needed to make this event a success.
All interested participants -from serious runners looking for a competitive race, to families with children looking for fun and entertainment- are invited to participate in the event. For more information or to sign up to sponsor, volunteer or participate in The 5k Run for Asthma, visit us online at http://www.coolrunning.com/major/03/asthma/ .
We hope you will join us this year and help us raise funds for this important cause.
5k Run for Asthma Committee
Massachusett General Hospital
55 Fruit St., Clinics 397
Boston, MA 02114
Tel: (617) 726-5276
Fax: (617) 724-4050
Email: marc@partners.org
You know you're a runner if:
**You have more old dirty shoes than a farmer
** You have more t-shirts than a souvenir stand
** You get up early on the weekends to run then you do during the week for work
** You have hundreds of safety pins scattered around the house
** You stand in line for Bill Rodgers autograph
** You read each month's issue of Runner's World cover to cover withiri 24 hours
**You get excited when you hear there is a new Gu flavor
** Your not embarrassses to show somebody where your tlamstnng hurts
** You drive by a golf course and think about what a great place it wouid be to run
** You can remember your time from a marathon 8 years ago but forget your mother-in-law's birthday
** Yo wear a black plastic sports watch with dress clothes
** You wont drive by a running store without a quick look inside
** You know that there's no such thing as too much pasta
** You cant wait for you next birthday so you can move into a new age group
(printed from Runner's Worid.com)
BOSTON MARATHON Qualifying Times
"We are different, in essence, from other men. If you want to win something, run 100 meters. If you want to experience something, run a marathon."
--Emil Zatopek
"Running into the sun but I'm running behind."
Jackson Browne
"Always run the tangents."
Mike Jasko
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http://www.bostonmarathon.org/BostonMarathon/Qualifying.asp
Boston Marathon Numbers
Congratulations to the following PRC members who had their name pulled out of the hat by Chris & Judi's son Will Sargent.
Stuart Rose, Dan Kennedy, Erine Dunne, Mike Jasko, Kay O'Malley
Alternates: Rubin Carrizosa, Maureen Larkin, Ursula Kelly, Chris Hussey, Julia Kim
AGE MEN WOMEN
18-34 3hrs 10min 3hrs 40min
35-39 3hrs 15min 3hrs 45min
40-44 3hrs 20min 3hrs 50min
45-49 3hrs 30min 4hrs 00min 5 min jump
50-54 3hrs 35min 4hrs 05min
55-59 3hrs 45min 4hrs 15min 10 min jump
60-64 4hrs 00min 4hrs 30min 20 min jump
65-69 4hrs 15min 4hrs 45min
70 4hrs 30min 5hrs 00min
HOW TO RECEIVE A PRC BOSTON MARATHON NUMBER
Traditionally PRC has a lottery for Boston Marathon numbers for club members each year.
The BAA gives the club 5 invitational applications.
Club names are deawn from a hat. You have an opportunity to have your name in the hat several times.
Each volunteer event puts your name in the hat. Each club member has a name in for membership in the club.
The club has a list of events that members can volunteer for.
1. YMCA Triathlon
2. Santa Scamper
3. Tufts health Care 10K
4. Chase Corporate Challenge
also by attending 3 of our 6 club meetings
For example, if you volunteer for 2 of the 4 events listed above, and attend 3 meetings your
name will go in the hat 4 times (one for membership alone).
LOOKING FOR ADVERTISERS
We are looking for advertisers for the newsletter. If you know of a business or person who could benefit by advertising in the newsletter, please encourage them to advertise with us.
The rate is $30.00 for 6 issues (1 Year) of the newsletter.
Update E-Mail
If your email/home address or phone # changes, Please let me know runwalter1@aol.com
so I can keep the club list up to date
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Please remember to be courteous to YMCA members when we are meeting for our runs. Many times when we meet before or after a run, we have a large group of very chatty runners! Remember that others are using the Y as well, and avoid blocking the hallway or the ramp leading to the exercise room. The exercise room is more crowded now that there are many new pieces of equipment, so please try not to monopolize the limited area available to stretch.
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YMCA Discount
As a member of the PRC you are entitled to a 20% discount off a YMCA membership.
Some of the benefits of a West Roxbury YMCA Membership are:
Access to all the facilities and programs
Wide varity of fitness classes
Aquatic activities auch as lap swim and family swim
Free babysitting service while you work out
Early registration for programs
UPDATE YOUR E-MAIL ADDRESS
If you change your e-mail address or haven't been getting Club e-mails
lately, please send Walter Burgess your current e-mail address. Walter will keep the
PRC's current e-mail address list. If you need to send a general e-mail to PRC
members, contact Walter.
Walter's e-mail address is: runwalter1@aol.com Walter Burgess
PLEASE REPORT YOUR ROAD RACE RESULTS
You can report your race results
three ways. You can e-mail them to runwalter1@aol.com, Walter Burgess
or drop them off in the club mailbox at the front desk of the YMCA or give them to either Walter Burgess, Francine Hughes or Cindy Gillan.
Our apologies if your results are not included for a particular race. We have
a lot of members running a lot of differant races, so we need your help by
reporting your results to us.
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PRC MEET/RUN FROM WEST ROXBURY YMCA
All members are urged to meet at the "Y" (15 Bellevue Street) for training
and fun runs:
Tuesday 6:40PM - Thursday 6:40PM - Saturday 8:30 AM - Sunday 9:00
AM
ADDITIONAL RUNS
Members who schedules conflict with the regular runs can join Rob's (Kerwn)
Renegades on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 5:25am at the "Y'' for an early
morning run. Distances are usually 5 or 6 miles.
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EAT N' RUN?
Anyone interested in hosting an EAT N' RUN? We are looking for volunteers. An EAT N' RUN is when a club member will host other club members at their home for a brunch after one of our Saturday morning club runs. It's a nice social event that brings club members together.
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PRC LIBRARY
Have any books at home that other PRC members may be interested in reading?
We would like to start a PRC library. Julie O'Connor has volunteered to be the club "Librarian"
If you have any books about running, training, nutrition, health or any other subjects that you have read and think other PRC members may be interested in reading, you can drop them off with Julie. She will have them to loan out to other PRC members to read.
These books are now available
- Adventure Running ( the 100 Greatest Runs in Norths America) by Jerry Schad
- Strectching by Bob Anderson
- Running after 40 by the editors of Runner's World
- Running Injury-Free by Joe Ellis
- Marathon (The Ultimate Training and Racing Guide) by Hal Higdon
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ROAD RACE RESULTS
PACECHART
New Bedford 1/2 Marathon
PLACE NAME NO. DIV/TOT DIV TOWN FINISH PACE
258 MICHAEL JASKO 928 34/158 M4549 BOSTON MA 1:35:43 7:19
286 JOSEPH GREEN 1218 20/135 M5054 ROSLINDALE MA 1:36:44 7:23
WALTER BURGESS 1:49:55
788 JOHN GOVONI 871 32/64 M5559 BOSTON MA 1:53:31 8:40
1205 JULIA O'CONNOR 958 38/59 F4549 ROSLINDALE MA 2:07:45 9:45
1334 DOROTHY GIARLA 870 5/7 F5559 BOSTON MA 2:15:31 10:21
1351 KAREN MAY 460 ROSLINDALE MA 2:16:54 10:27
You can report your race results
three ways. You can e-mail them to runwalter1@aol.com, Walter Burgess
or drop them off in the club mailbox at the front desk of the YMCA or give them to either Walter Burgess or Cindy Gillan.
Our apologies if your results are not included for a particular race. We have
a lot of members running a lot of differant races, so we need your help by
reporting your results to us.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS
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February |
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Margie Canty |
Kay O"Malley |
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J.T. Lenoch |
Jon Connor |
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Brendn O'Connell |
Tricia Thomas |
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Keith Shields |
Judi Sargent |
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Rachel McGregor |
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Julie Hussey |
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Reica Pilat |
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HOW TO RECEIVE A PRC BOSTON MARATHON NUMBER
Traditionally PRC has a lottery for Boston Marathon numbers for club members each year.
The BAA gives the club 5 invitational applications.
Club names are deawn from a hat. You have an opportunity to have your name in the hat several times.
Each volunteer event puts your name in the hat. Each club member has a name in for membership in the club.
The club has a list of events that members can volunteer for.
1. YMCA Triathlon
2. Santa Scamper
3. Tufts health Care 10K
4. Chase Corporate Challenge
also by attending 3 of our 6 club meetings
For example, if you volunteer for 2 of the 4 events listed above, and attend 3 meetings your
name will go in the hat 4 times (one for membership alone).
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USATAF MEMBERSHIP
Just a reminder that PRC encourages all runners to start/renew their USA track and Field memberships. Why is this important? For a number of reasons:
(1) Every year, PRC receives a number of waivers for the Boston marathon. These waivers allow runners who have not yet met their qualifying times to "bypass the system" and get an official race number. The number of waivers PRC receives can be related to the # of PRC folks who are active members in USATF. So if you want to run Boston -- or even if you merely want to help out PRC friends who want to run -- your mentership in USATF is really important'
(2) USATF membership is cheap, comes with cool runner benefits (e.g., a local newletter) and is a great way to support the sport we all love....
How do you join USATF? Simple. Goto USATF New England and scroll down to the bottom and click on Membership Benefits. There is a form you can fill out online. Please note, the PRC club # is 176.
PARKWAY RUNNING CLUB
WEST ROXBURY YMCA
15 BELLEVUE STREET
WEST ROXBURY, MA 02132
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PRESIDENT: Jim Sweeney
VICE PRESIDENTS: Sarah Hull, Erin Dunne, Stuart Rose
TREASURER: Dorothy Giarla
SECRETARY: Walter Burgess
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