Taconic Road Runners Fall 2008 Newsletter

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Taconic Running Life

Taconic Road Runners Club P.O. Box 711 Shrub Oak, NY10588. Taconic Running Life is the official publication of the

Taconic Road Runners Club, Inc. Publication is quarterly and isintended for distribution to club members at no charge.

OfficersPresident-Ed McLaughlin

[email protected] Groneman

845-225-5064VP-Tom Maile

[email protected] Diamond

[email protected] -Joe Porcaro

845-526-3524 [email protected] Davies

914-302-2082 [email protected] Mgr.-Rich Nash

914-248-6363 [email protected] Coord.-Melanie Benvenue

212-961-9487 [email protected] Ed.-George Grenier

914-447-6269 [email protected]

Women Masters - Maria Calidonna914-736-7607 [email protected]

Womens Vet - Cathy Groneman845-225-5064 [email protected]

Womens Super Vet - Lee [email protected]

Mens Masters - John Cunningham

[email protected] Vet - Rich Nash914-248-6363 [email protected]

Mens Super Vet. - Tom [email protected]

Presidents Emeritus1976-86 Dan Caffrey (founder)1986-88 Owen McCrudden1989-90 John Hallinan1990-91 Ed McLaughlin1992-93 Fred Loehfelm1994-95 Ed McLaughlin

1996-97 Lee Saroken1998-00 Ed McLaughlin2000-01 Lee Saroken2002-03 Debra Kenney2004-07 Tom Maile

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Sorry for the delay getting thenewsletter to everyone. Theyalways say, time flies when youare having fun . Well it goes evenfaster when you are not!

You all know the balancing actof WORK, FAMILY andTRAINING. It is such a fine linewe walk each day. Everyoneexpects a lot from us and beingthe competitive type, we expect

a lot of ourselves. But, just like running; keep breathing, relaxand set some short term goals. Ok, I am better know.

You will see from the cover that we had a good turnout for theClub Championships in Central Park this summer. Our VeteransMens and Womens Teams did great. Anyone over 50 year oldin a TACONIC singlet, sends fear through the corrals of justabout any NYRR race. In order to keep up our reputation, wereally need to add depth to our teams. Runners of all ages andabilities are needed. You dont have to be super fast, just runningmay qualify the team for points in a particular division. Andplease, dont forget to claim your club affiliation (TRR) on yourNYRR race application.

Also on the cover is Chief Hoyer of the US Army, D Company,2-108th Infantry Regiment. On September 11th, TRRC spon-sored a 5k race in Afghanistan. Men and women of the US mili-tary along with runners from several other national forces joinedtogether to run and remember the events of September 11th,2001. The Taconic logo was represented on the race tee shirt.Those shirts are available through Cathy Groneman if you wouldlike to purchase one.

Dont forget; take a deep breath in, hold it, exhale, relax... good.

Peace,GeorgeEditor

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From the EditorGeorge Grenier

RRCA Certified Running Coach


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Big Red Invitational 2008Somers, NY

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Some inspiration for all of us


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Nothing makes a race run better than the volunteers who pro-vide the support and encouragement that the runners need. Iwant to thank those members of our Club who came out toprovide that support for this year's 30th Annual SybilLudington 50k and Relay. Many of the volunteers are repeat

performers having come back to help year after year. Thanksfirst to our sponsor, Nick Jubock, whose donation each yeargets each runner a free shirt. Also, Putnam County SavingsBank, where our club does it's banking, also makes a smalldonation. Thanks also to the VFW, Daniel J.O'Brien Post1374, which is the central headquarters for registration andpost race activities. The staff, Steve Mitura and Tony Pelliciohave helped to make sure that our event goes well each year.The race doesn't happen without the volunteers, so thanks toRay Marrero who helped me bring all the supplies andrefreshments up on Friday the day before the race, where twofull vehicles were needed. The water stops this year weredone by Geoff Tuson who came and helped at registration andthen did the first water stop. At two, Leo Gormely, at three,Ed Dillon, both have been there and done that for the pastmany years. Then newcomer, Dan Fritzche(who did a trainpickup at Brewster so Sybil runners could get to the VFW)and then did a water stop #4. Dan having run Boston was ableto enjoy watching others. At water stop #5 Anthony Porter,Meridith and Ed Murphy (both came from Philadelphia), ultrarunners who do the 100 milers (Western States and Gran

Teton Races) use Sybil to get the volunteer hours they need tosubmit on their race applications for these ultras. Their help isalways appreciated and the ultra runners seem to have a cer-tain camaraderie. Our own Cathy and Joe Groneman were at#6 and again helped with the food. Liquid refreshments from

Pleasantville Brewery were provided by Paul Warren, a longtime Taconic and friend of Co-director, David Farquhar.Thanks for the donation Paul, I know the runners enjoyed it.Reliable even though they don't run anymore were Don andBeverly McCann at #7, given that Don had broken his leg andwas on the mend they still did there water stop as they havefor the past many years. Josh Knight and Skip Hovdestadwere at #8 as usual. And Jim Kelly Smith (a repeater) andGary Labella (from Saratoga) another ultra qualifier did thelast aid station. Also, I want to thank, Gary Struve, Bob (sta-tion wagon) Daubenbis, Ted Pernicano and Don Villeneuvewho came to help with early morning registration and trans-portation of runners to the start. And thanks to Tom Maile,Lee and Ed Mclaughlin for helping out and doing the awardsceremony. Finally and I hope I did not forget anyone, thanksto Gary Friedle (another ultra runner needing his volunteerhours from Brooklyn) came and helped me and was my guyFriday. He helped with the scoring, and anything else needed.I think he has a great career as a race director after he's fin-ished his ultras. To all those volunteers, you all made Sybilrun real smooth.

What Makes Sybil RunTony Galfano and David Farquhar

1. Bob Sweeney 41 3:13:19* 1st Overall2. Jim Sweeney 26 3:19:00 2nd Overall3. Byron Lane 40 3:48:50 3rd Overall4. Chris Rice 34 3:56:41 1st M30-395. Scott DesLongchamps 38 4:08:49 2nd M30-396. Jonathan Katz 51 4:14:27 1st M 50-597. Shiron Kochovi 39 4:18:53 3rd M30-398. Jeremiah Cataldo 31 4:21:359. Ellen McCurtin 41 4:21:57 1st Woman10. Hans Put 47 4:21:57 1st M40-4911. Richard Camerick 43 4:34:01 2nd M40-4912. Dave Ulmer 60 4:37:56 1st M60-6913. Ray Zirblis 53 4:52:06 2nd M50-5914. Grant McKeown 59 4:55:41 3rd M50-5915. Jerry Zupan 26 5:07:47 1st M20-2916. Scott Cassesem 37 5:09:1817. David Skoglund 50 5:10:1618. Greg Doell 34 5:12:5819. Michael Samuels 39 5:13:0020. Emmy Stocker 49 5:13:02 2nd Woman21. Frank Cotella 45 5:13:06 3rd M40-4922. Ed Finnegan 51 5:18:1623. Nick Palazzo 61 5:25:48 2nd M60-6924. Bob Falk 64 5:28:31 3rd M60-69

25. John Buzarsky 46 5:29:5726. Tim Ryan 64 5:35:0927. Robert Villani 49 5:40:5228. Robert Leder 37 5:43:2829. Ojar Stickis 72 5:49:23 1st M70+30 Bruce Kacen 60 5:57:3231. Ruth Liebowitz 66 6:13:17 3rd Woman32. Salvatore Coretta 51 6:13:1933. Trishul Cherns 51 6:52:5534. Michael Dorovitsine 49 6:58:5035. #Al Toth 64 7:00:3336. #Paul Davis 63 7:31:4637. #Joe Handelman 78 7:59:21* New Course Record! Previous record was 3:14:47 by BobSweeney in 2005

SYBIL LUDINGTON RELAY

1. Nick Jubok/ 3:44:35 1st PlaceBill Foley

2. Richie Innamorato/ 4:48:45 2nd PlaceArtie Linden

3. Fran Pisano/ 4:50:16 3rd PlaceDave Pacchiana

ResultsSybil Ludington 50K 2008


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BOB SWEENEY AND McCURTIN RETURN TOWINNING WAYS AT SYBIL !

Editor's Note: Ellen McCurtin reports below on her 11thwoman's win at the Sybil Ludington 50K on April 26.Ellen is famous in the world of ultra running. Let menote some highlights: 50 miles in 6:29 (NY metro 50);79 miles and change for 12 hours (Joe Kleinerman 12hr); and 100 miles over hilly back roads and trails in 16hrs 51 minutes at Vermont 100 miler (2nd fastest everwoman behind legendary Ann Trason). Oh, I nearly for-got: woman's record at Sybil: 3:48! (2003)

Good sunny weather and excellentsupport en route made for an idealday for the 30th running of theSybil Ludington 50k (and two-per-son relay) on the hilly roads of NewYork's Putnam County. This is ademanding road course in whichthe hills get worse-or so it seems--as the race progresses, and since theroute consists of a single, meander-ing loop, it is often the case that arunner will find him or herself muscling through miles completelyalone, time- trial style. The existen-tial quality found in some of thequieter ultras is particularly evidentat Sybil. You push through the pro-

saic early miles near strip malls,busy with street crossings, to berewarded later by the lyrical sections of dirt roads along thereservoirs. The leaves aren't quite out on this weekend butspring is definitely here.

Truth be told, there weren't many surprises (evident to me,anyway) race day except for the one I am about to describe.Bob Sweeney, an eight-time winner of the event showed up,as he often does. Leading up to that morning, he had weighedhis options-the relay, the soloor maybe neither, since heclaimed to not really be in racing mode lately. Also, he couldbe fairly certain that if he chose the solo, he would face a

tough race with last year's winner, 26-year-old Jim Sweeney,who posted a convincing 3:17 to win in 2007. As we drovethe mile or so to the start, we passed Jim, who was running tothe start. Ah, youth. Not to be disloyal to my friend Bob, butbased on how much he had sandbagged in our pre-race con-versations and how easily Jim seemed to be loping to thestart, I really didn't think Bob was planning to put up much of a fight, but I was wrong. Their first mile together was mostlikely their slowest of the entire race. Bob's ten-mile splitswere 1:04, 2:04 and 3:06 (and change). Bob claims he wasstill running scared at 30 miles but unbeknownst to him, therace had been his for a little while. He claimed a new PR, and

broke the old course record (3:14:47) to finish in 3:13:19. Jimcame in shortly after in 3:19. Jim is young and fast and has alot of years ahead to try to take Bob's open record away, butthat master's record (Bob is 41) is probably safe for a while.Perennial Sybilite and prolific ultrarunner Byron Lane ran3:48 to take third.

Further back, there were other stories unfolding. Making hisreturn to the race after twenty-four years was Jonathan Katz.He told me his basic pre-race goal was to run under 4:30 buthe hoped he could actually maintain an 8:30 pace, whichwould have gotten him about 4:23. It turns out that these weremodest goals for him that day as he ran a remarkably even-paced race to finish comfortably in 4:14:27. Working inJonathan's favor is the fact that he is very much a strengthrunner and was not deterred by the rapid succession of hillsthat constitute much of the latter part of the course.

I have to thank last year's winner, Emmy Stocker, for runningthe Lake Waramaug 50k six days earlier and for running herfirst 100 (Umstead ) only a few weeks before. None theworse for wear, though, she even stopped for a photo opp.near the 28 mile mark. These are the only reasons yours trulywas able to finish ahead of her this year. This was myeleventh Sybil and it was probably my hardest won effort(4:21:57 to Emmy's 5:13:02). I hoped to run under 4:30 sinceI wanted to use the race as qualifier for this summer'sComrades. The middle miles had me wondering, but a too-fast pace early on left me with a nice time cushion, even if was also my undoing. Taking third was tenacious Ruth

Liebowitz, in 6:13.

Winning the 70+ age category and running very well wasOjars Stikis, 72, who ran 5:49 and who, due to his modestways, often flies under a lot of people's radar, but is in fact, ahighly accomplished and prolific ultra runner.Also in 70+ age group was Joe Handelman , who had turned78 the Tuesday before (we were treated to a great birthdaycake in his honor at the finish). He had opted for an early startso we caught up with him at 21 miles. He claimed he was nothaving the easiest day out there but he was moving well andwith determination. He came in with a 7:59:21. While I wouldexpect a post-race nap would be in order for most finishers

that afternoon, Joe told me that he had to get going becausehe was heading to a concert with his wife. At 78, he still

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Sybil Ludington 50K 2008 (cont.)Ellen McCurtin

he was heading to a concert with his wife. At 78, he stillworks more than full-time hours, tends acres of gardens, andruns and walks most every day, all because he enjoys it. Talk about an inspiration, but I tend to find that in all the runnerswho frequent Sybil. It's a hardcore group of interesting peo-

ple.

Speaking of interesting, I would be remiss I didn't note therelay team of Richie Innamorato and Artie Linden. They took second in the 32-mile relay. Richie, who is well known as thededicated race director for the Broadway Ultra Society, wasin attendance at the inaugural Sybil in 1979. He has been sobusy putting on races for the rest of us for the past threedecades that this was his first time back on the course as arunner. We are glad to see him among us and hope this is thebeginning of a trend.

So, another Sybil, another year. I just want to finish by sayingthere is an austerity to Sybil that I find appealing. To me this

is the mark of a serious race. There is little in the way of unnecessary fanfare, but the race itself is well-marked andbenefits from the support of a group of highly competent andgood-humored volunteers from the Taconic Road RunnersClub whose stations appear where you really need them. They

prop us up and send us on our way. The after-race party issomething which I and many others look forward to everyyear, for both the socializing and the abundant refreshments.This year we were happy to see the return of former-racedirector Ed McLaughlin and his wife Lee. They were fixturesat the race at one time, but have spent the past few years liv-ing in Singapore for Ed's job. Ed MC-ed the awards ceremo-ny in fine form. Co-race director (with Tony Galfano) DavidFarquhar recalled as the post race party as one of "loudestones" he can remember. This is good sign. We thank all thevolunteers and our indefatigable, dedicated race directors,past and present!

See you all next year.


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Ask the ExpertsDr. Stuart Weitzman

Q: I have noticed that a lot of runners, triathletes, professionalsand olympic athletes wearingsome tape in strange patterns onshoulders and legs..... What is itfor?

A: There is a certain type of tape called Kinesio Tex Tape thatwas invented by a Chiropractor

and used by many types of providers on runners, triathletes, pro-fessional athletes and olympic athletes. This tape is used for thekinesio taping method and has been gaining a lot more populari-ty since the olympics. Now, it is very different than convention-al athletic tape is applied to joints (i.e. ankles) and used to con-strict and immobilize movement for sporting events. Since, it

constricts and obstructs normal flow of bodily fluids it is appliedimmediately before sports activity and taken off right after.Kinesio Taping focuses giving more stability to joints, whilemaintaining circulation and range of motion free to allow themuscles to heal using the body's own natural healing process.

Kinesio Taping has 4 major functions:The first function is to support the muscle. This can help a weak-ened muscle have more efficient contraction, reduce fatigue and

increase range of motion. The second is to improve circulationof blood and lymphaticcs. This is very important to reduceinflammation by reducing the excess heat and chemical media-tors of inflammation. The third is to correct joint problems. Nowsometimes abnormal muscle tension can repeatedly pull joints of alignment. This helps normalize joint movement, improve rangeof motion and restore normal tone back to the muscle. The fourth(and one of the main reasons people seek it out) is relievepain!!!!!

Now according to what I have written, it appears that KinesioTaping is one of the greatest discovery of recent times. It doeshelp athletes get through sporting events more efficiently andpain free, but it may not address underlying problems that needother treatment or can re-occur. I believe it can be a great addi-tion to treatments you are currently receiving and allow you tocompete!

If you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to contactme...

Dr Stu

"If you don't take care of your body, where are you going tolive?"

Email: [email protected]

9/11 International Freedom 5KAfghanistan


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Taconic Teams Score at NYRR Club Championships

The annual Club Team Championship 5 Mile race was held thispast August 18 in Central Park. This is the most important eventin the 11 race series, it's worth double points, to determine the top

three Men's and Women's Club Teams in the Open, 40+, 50+ and60+ age groups. There are usually 30 or more teams competingin all the events. The Taconics have usually been very strong inthe 40+, 50+ and 60+ age groups with both Men's and Women'steams most often finishing first or second overall at the end of theyear. The top teams get Tiffany awards at the NYRR Awardsbanquet held every March, as do the top age group runners.

The Women's Team was somewhat hampered, fielding only eightrunners, but did well regardless. The 40+ team of Emmy Stocker,2nd in her age-group, Barbara Ende and Karen Davies came in8th (and helped the Open team to 17th). Emmy also led the 50+team with Cathy Groneman, 2nd in her age-group, and LaurenLogan to a 2nd place finish picking up 24 points. Our 60+ teamwas shut out. Only Kate Glynn and Mary Walsh ran so weweren't able to field the minimum of three finishers required toscore any points. Too bad because this is the most important raceof the year, but injuries and family schedules are always first pri-ority.

The Men's Team was represented by 16 runners so had a littlemore depth. The Open team, comprised of our 40 and 50 yearolds mostly, finished 18th. The 40+ team came in sixth, led byGreg Diamond, 1st age-group, Steve Calidonna, Joe Porcaro, 1stage-group, Roy Altman and Ted Pernicano. The 50+ team camein 1st, 30 important points, led by Diamond, Calidonna andPorcaro. The 60+ team finished second to the Korean RoadRunners Club, as they have all year, but managed to pick up 24points led by Art Weiberg, Tom Maile, 3rd age-group, and TonyGalfano.

The most recent points race, Grete's Half Marathon held this pastOctober 4, was our worst turnout in recent memory, sevenwomen and only three men went down to the Park for the race.The Women's Open team was 24th, the 40+ was 11th, the 50+6th. The 60+ team won their age though led by Lee McLaughlin,

Carol Hanson and Kate Glynn. On the Men's side the three run-ners who showed up were all in their 60's, Art Weisberg, TonyGalfano and Dan Fritzsche, and secured a 2nd place finish for theteam. These three age-less warriors earned a 25th place for the40+ team and a 13th place finish for the 50+ team. Alas, nopoints for the Open slot since it takes five finishers to score.

As we go to press the both the Men's and Women's 40+ teams areout of the running for placing in the top three at year's end. Theyare in 8th and 6th place, respectively and have been statisticallyeliminated. Too bad, both teams have been very competitiveuntil the past two years. Both the Men's and Women's 50+ teamsare solid in second place and should finish there. The Men's 60+will finish 2nd this year to the KRRC, after finishing second toGNY last year and winning the previous two years. But JoePorcaro turns 60 next year so we will have our revenge! TheWomen's 60+ team has moved up from 5th to 3rd place for theyear thanks to Lee, Carol and Kate's performance at Grete's.Third place and they only fielded a team in five of the first nineraces this season. With a strong showing at the last race of theSeries, the Joe Kleinerman 10K, the Women's 60+ team has avalid shot at third place overall for the season.

So not a bad year so far, considering we are up against large,powerhouse clubs that can field a dozen or more runners in mostof the age-groups. We are small but mighty! If you haven't runone of these races and are interested in giving it a try contact oneof the team captains. It really is a lot of fun and can be veryrewarding, running for a team. We always seem to be on theragged edge of fielding the minimum number of runners so wecould use your company. Try it, you'll like it.

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Thank you to the women who braved the possible storm, and thevery real heat and humidity (94%!) to trek to Central Park for our4M team race, notably: Emmy Stocker, Lee McLaughlin, NancyYoung, Lauren Logan (who raced but did not trek, since she livesin Manhattan!), Cathy Groneman, Fran Pisano and Melanie

Benvenue (who also did not trek, but did race).

The Masters Women finished 8 out of 22 teams on Saturday,thanks to Emmy Stocker (27:54, 2nd in age group), LeeMcLaughlin (31:52, 2nd in age group). and Nancy Young(31:57). By my calculations, they remain in 6th place overall.

The Veteran Women finished 2nd out of 10 teams, behind NikeCentral Park, thanks to the scoring of Emmy, Lee and Nancy.Lauren (32:25), Cathy (33:07), Fran (34:222) and Melanie(39:01) also ran well, despite the humidity. This keeps us solid-

ly in 2nd place overall, now 9 points behind Nike Central Park.

The Super Vets did not have a team on Saturday, and their over-all place in the standings is still being adjusted. More to followwhen available.

And it goes without saying, but I'll say it anyway:

TACONIC WOMEN RULE!

Womens TeamCathy Groneman

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Pay no attention to that sign, the water was perfect!

Biathlon 2008


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Other Races - Other Places

The results of Taconics showing up in force atother races in other places

Taconics visit the Dutchess County Classic


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If you would like your results in the nextnewsletter, please send them to Joe

Porcaro [email protected], whenever you enter a NYRR race,be sure to claim your club affiliation on

your race application.Happy racing!!!

Taconics visit the Dutchess County Classic


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Cross Country Relay Blue Mountain Reservation

Saturday, Decembe r 13, 2008 10:00 a.m . Female 3 runners per team Fee $15 per teamMale 4 runners per team Fee $20 per team

All runners compete on the same 3+ mile course!

Race begins and ends at the Blue Mountain LodgePancake breakfast after race Showers available at the Lodge

Awards for male and female teams in the following categories: High School, Open and Master.Mixed teams are allowed but are scored with the mens teams.

Category: _______High School ________Open _________MastersTeam Name: _______________________________ Sex: M F Mixed

Members of team (In Order of running, Print clearly)AGE AGE

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3. 4.

I know that running a road/cross country race is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter and run unless I ammedically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of a race official relative to my ability to safely complete trun. I assume all risks associated with running in this event including, but not limited to: falls, contact with other participants, theffects of the weather, including high heat and/or humidity, traffic and the conditions of the road, all such risks being known andappreciate by me. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts and in consideration of your accepting my entry, I, for myseand anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release the Taconic Road Runners Club, and all sponsors, their representativand successors from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in this event even though that liability maarise of negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons named in this waiver. I grant permission to all of the foregoing touse any photographs, motion pictures, recordings, or any other record of this event for any legitimate purposes. I understand thabicycles, skateboards, baby joggers, roller skates or blades, animals, and radio headsets are not allowed in the race and I will abiby this guideline.Signatures of team members (Parents signature if runner under 18)

1. 2.

3. 4.

Make Checks payable to TRRC. P.O. Box 711, Shrub Oak, NY 10588Race Information: Bill Foley [email protected]

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Couples Rela y Lodge at Blue Mountain Reservation

Sunday, December 14, 2008 11:00 a.m.Couple Equals 1 male and 1 female!!

Each runner runs 3 miles$12 per couple

Pancake breakfast after raceMerchandise to top Three (3) in each Age Group (Combined ages of each runner)

Directions: Route 9 North to Welcher Ave.Go uphill to Blue Mountain Reservation Lodge

Couples Relay..................................(do not fill in)Bib No._____________

I know that running a road/cross country race is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter and run unless I ammedically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of a race official relative to my ability to safely completethe run. I assume all risks associated with running in this event including, but not limited to: falls, contact with other participants,the effects of the weather, including high heat and/or humidity, traffic and the conditions of the road, all such risks being knownand appreciate by me. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts and in consideration of your accepting my entry, I, formyself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release the Taconic Road Runners Club, and all sponsors, theirrepresentatives and successors from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in this event even thoughthat liability may arise of negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons named in this waiver. I grant permission to all ofthe foregoing to use any photographs, motion pictures, recordings, or any other record of this event for any legitimate purposes.I understand that bicycles, skateboards, baby joggers, roller skates or blades, animals, and radio headsets are not allowed inthe race and I will abide by this guideline.

Circle Age Category: Under 40 40-59 60-70 80-99 100-119 over 120

Team Members:1. Name: Age:

2. Name: Age:

Signatures: (Parent Signature if runner under age 18)1. 2.

Make checks payable to: TRRC, P.O. Box 711, Shrub Oak, NY 10588Race Director: Steve Calidonna (914) 736-7607

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This past spring, the Mount Kisco Public Library embarked on awhole-community project for children. In the past, we have helda Summer Reading Game for kids in which books read are talliedup, with prizes offered when kids reach a certain level. It waspopular, but we felt it was time for a change especially since the

Library is currently operating in a small temporary facility whileour new building is being constructed, and we don't have anymeeting rooms for programs to be held inside the building rightnow.

I had read about a library in the Midwest that had started a pro-gram for kids based on a marathon model of 26 weeks. Wedecided that this program would allow us to focus not only onreading development and integration, but also would encompassphysical activity and ethical behavior. We called it "Read, Right,& Run" as a catchy phrase to cover the 3 components. Sort of atriathlon of mind, body and spirit, if you will.

The basic premise of the program is to have kids from ages 5-18complete the following three challenges between April 12th andOctober 4th: Read 26 books Run or walk 26 miles Do 26 good deeds ("rights")

To prepare for the program, we had several brainstorming meet-ing with all of the Library staff and generated some fantasticideas. I met with Ed & Lee McLaughlin and they helped meenormously with ideas on how to get started. The staff organizeda big kick-off party at the local American Legion Hall with a

band, and we gave away custom backpacks to the kids whoattended the event and signed up for Read, Right, Run. We sentflyers to the local schools and put articles in the local papers, andwe highlighted the program on our website. We decided to forma walking club for every Thursday afternoon. We set interimgoals and prizes, with minimum requirements - for example, at

the 13 week point, any child who has completed 5 miles, 5 booksand 5 good deeds was entered into a raffle for one of 5 greatprizes. We bought a few prizes and incentives and got manymore as donations from local companies as well as bigger organ-izations such as Kashi (who gave us 1000 energy bars),

Westchester Road Runners, and Footlocker. One of the staff members created maps showing great walking & running routesaround Mount Kisco, along with a list of books on tape that kidscan listen to as they run around Leonard Park or other safe areas.Another staff member designed a handy log for participants tokeep track of the books they've read, the miles they've logged,and the good deeds they've done.

In late July, we had our first finisher - an 8 year old girl namedLana Pucci! She came in with her father and we took her pictureand gave her a special prize. Her picture, along with a little arti-cle about the RRR program, will be in the next newsletter mailedto all Mount Kisco residents, and the Journal News did a brief story about her as well.

Right now there are 150 kids signed up for the program, but we'renot sure how many of them will actually finish all the challenges.We're the first Library in Westchester to do such a program so wedidn't have any thorough guidance in planning and running it, butit seems to be going along fairly well so far. Parents have beenenthusiastic about the program, and we've gotten a lot of positivepress about it. Will we repeat the program next year? I'm notsure yet, as we'll need to evaluate the overall success at the end,and determine which parts could be changed, eliminated, orimproved. However, so far it's been really great and we're

thrilled that we've been able to make a positive difference in thelives of Mount Kisco kids, even in our very tiny, temporary build-ing.

Susan Riley, Director of the Mount Kisco Public Library

Read, Right & Run program at the Mount Kisco Public LibrarySusan Riley

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