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FLRC Newsletter - Sep 2003 |
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Applause to race director Jane Miller, club president (and medical director) Andy Getzin and the huge crew of athletes and volunteers who produced an outstanding inaugural edition Aug. 3 of the Cayuga Lake Triathlon at Taughannock Falls State Park.
Many FLRC members participated in the triathlon, volunteered or cheered on the triathletes, and we all have rave reviews for the entire production. Herb Engman called it a model for organization.
The triathlon hosted about 180 athletes, and that number is sure to zoom upwards next year.
I am proud to say we have that triathlon in our community, and I was extremely happy to watch it unfold in my backyard, where I do most of my training.
A personal story is enclosed by Ithaca Triathlon Club member Lawren Smithline, who also participated in the triathlon as an athlete. Results are also enclosed for the benefit of the many FLRC members who were involved in the event.
To join the Ithaca Triathlon Club, or to find out more
information, go to www.ithacatriathlonclub.org.
There is a small group of runners who meet every Wednesday morning (rain or shine) at 6am at the Ithaca High School track for a weekly interval session. We do a two mile warmup followed by 2 - 3 miles of interval training and a short warm down. We are runners of all different abilities. We share a common goal and enjoy the comradery of working together, each at our own pace. We will be continuing these sessions through the rest of the Summer and into late Fall. We welcome new runners and experienced athletes. So if you are looking for partners to run your speed workouts with or are interested in learning more about interval training come join us.
For additional information you can call Lorrie Tily at
315-497-3743 or email ljm2@cornell.edu.
The 21st annual Wineglass Marathon and 3-Person Relay is set for Oct. 5. See www.wineglassmarathon.com for complete details and online registration.
Note that September 14 is the first early registration deadline, translated: a lower fee. Sign up for the marathon by then and it's $50; the relay is $40 per team member. Then between Sept. 15-28 fees rise by another $5; and more at the expo and race morning.
Online registration closes at midnight Sept. 29, so get going.
It's one of the best weekends of running in our
region. Priscilla Welch is this year's featured guest.
Women's running pioneer Kathrine Switzer and her husband Roger Robinson will make an appearance at Fleet Feet Sports in Syracuse on Oct. 15 at 7:30 p.m. They will discuss "The Myths of the Marathon from Pheidippides to K.V. Switzer, the Stories and the True Stories."
It is free and open to the public. Visit www.fleetfeetsyracuse.com for more information.
Switzer was a student at Syracuse University in 1967, when the famous Boston Marathon incident occured. Robinson has been a worldclass runner who set age group records at the Boston and New York City marathon. He's also a world-class literary scholar and a native of New Zealand.
Their appearance is affiliated with Robinson's book
promotional tour. The book is "Running in Literature" (Breakaway Books,
2003).
If you're not heading to Wineglass or Festival of Races, there's another race alternative on Oct. 5 in Johnson City: The St. James 5K Road Race and 2.5-Mile Walk, at 2 p.m. at the St. James Catholic Church.
It's a wonderful race, by friendly folks in the parish. Proceeds benefit church programs.
I ran it two years ago, and I was impressed by the organization and welcoming atmosphere.
The race is organized by FLRC members Suzanne Myette and Kevin Pasterchik. For details, go to www.triplecitiesrunnersclub.org, or email Suzanne at trimyette@aol.com.
I think the race is part of the Saint Series, Southern
Tiers races hosted by local Catholic Churches (including the St. Pat's
4-miler in March).
A plug for a growing event in Boalsburg, Pa. (near State College, Pa.), which is hosted by the Nittany Valley RC (Joe Reynolds' daughter Morgan is the former club president).
Some of you are always looking for an ultra, and relays can be more fun that just about anything.
This year, the Tussey Mountainback is set for Oct. 11 at Tussey Mountain Ski Resort. The ultra kicks off at 7 a.m., and the relay teams stagger start around 8 a.m. The course is a USATF-certified 50-miler through Central Pa.'s Rothrock State Forest during peak foliage season.
The relay consists of 12 pre-determined legs, varying from 2.8 miles to 6.2 miles each. Teams can have between 2 and 8 members, depending on how much you want to run. There are several categories within the relay, and some rules to follow.
The ultra (individual) is $50 and the relay fee varies depending on how many runners are on your team. Student entries get a 20% discount with proof of status.
For the many more details you'll need to know, go to
www.nvrun.com/mtb50.html.
Long-time Rochester running standout and city-school district teacher Charlie McMullen passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Monday August 4, 2003 at age 52. Predeceased by his father, Charles MacMullen. Survived by his wife, Nancy; mother, Eula; brothers, Timothy (Marilyn), Jack (Joann), William and Robert (Barbara); sister, Deborah (John) Rath; mother and father-in-law, Jack and Ruthann Stubbs; brother-inlaw, John (Cheryl) Stubbs; sister-in-law, Joanne (Chris) Williams; and several nieces and nephews. He was a Special Education Teacher with The Rochester City School District and Volunteered with Monroe Co. Special Olympics Program. He was a successful runner associated with Rochester Track Club and the Genesee Valley Harriers and an avid fisherman.
Contributions may be made to the Lipson Cancer and Blood Center at Rochester General Hospital or Monroe Co. Special Olympics in his memory.
Sympathy cards can be sent to:
Nancy McMullen
46 Washburn Pk
Rochester, NY 14620
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