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Thanks to everyone who attended the association’s September annual meeting. I applaud your dedication and patience in seeing through a number of contested elections, including mine (which required four ballots). It made for a long night. I also want to thank all who put their candidacies forward. There is clearly a lot of interest in USA Track & Field–New England.

Our new board of governors and our executive committee met in October, and are taking steps to take our association to a new level of communication with and attention to our athletes and clubs. You will hear more as we move forward I joined my cross country team in 1962. Almost 50 years later, I continue to run and compete.

I also ran track and cross country in college. In the summer of 1968, I ran for an AAU club, and our coach sent me to see Jock Semple at his office in the old North Station to take out an AAU membership. I filled out a card and handed Jock my $3 and he handed me a stack of road race and track entry forms. On a regular basis the AAU office would mail other entry forms. In the days before the Internet, this is how we learned about track & field and running events.

I suffered a disabling injury and stopped running in the fall of 1968, and didn’t return to the sport until 1984. I remembered the organization that supported my running in the summer of 1968 and I took out a membership in its successor, TAC (The Athletics Congress). TAC became the governing body of running and track & field when Congress reorganized sports under the Ted Stevens Act. (Athletics is better known as track & field outside of the US.) To make its mission clearer, TAC changed its name to USA Track & Field.

You’ll find a 2011 membership application in this issue that you may use to renew or you may renew online. There are discounts for multi-year memberships. Your membership supports our sport but it also provides you with valuable benefits. It provides accident insurance that covers you while traveling to and from and participating in events. It provides a number of discounts for magazines, hotels, car rentals, and more, and you’ll receive free magazines from USATF and newsletters from the New England Association.

I hope to see you at our events. If you have ideas on how to improve our sport, feel free to approach me at events or to call or email me.

Stephen G. Viegas President

USATF – New England Directory 2010–2011 Board of Governors Officers President Stephen Viegas (Mass Velocity) stephenviegas@hotmail.com Vice Presidents Joanie Bohlke (New Balance Boston) jbohlke@usatfne.org Jim Garcia (Gr.Lowell RR) jg100garcia@yahoo.com John Oleski (Mass Velocity) jperformax@earthlink.net Secretary Gary Snyder (Mass Velocity) lyonssnyder@att.net Treasurer Stephen Peckiconis (CSU) speckiconis@usatfne.org Immediate Past President Ken Robichaud (North Medford Club) Kenrob44@aol.com

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Sport Committees Men’s LDR Chair Courtney Bird (Falmouth TC) courtney.bird@verizon.net Women’s LDR Chair Lisa Doucett (CSU) ldoucett@usatfne.org Master’s LDR Chair Skip Cleaver (GCS Triad) skip@coolrunning.com T&F Chair David Callum (Gr.Boston TC) david_callum@yahoo.com Race Walking Chair Justin Kuo (NE Walkers) jkuo@usatfne.org Cross Country Chair Bill Newsham (CS Triad) wnewsham@gmail.com Mountain/Ultra/ Trail Chair Paul Kirsch (White Mtn Milers) pkirsch@roadrunner.com

Youth Chair Larry Libow (Y-Speed TC) coachlarry@wmasstrack.com Master’s T&F Chair Michael Travers (Mass Velocity) mikefit@mindspring.com Officials Jim Wilcox (Mass. T&F Officials) jwilcox440@aol.com Athlete Representatives Caitlyn Clark (Sisu Project) cclark@usatfne.org Tiara Fletcher (Gr.Boston TC) tfletcher@usatfne.org Jen Lee (Gr.Boston TC) jlee@usatfne.org Office Staff Managing Director Steve Vaitones svaitones@usatfne.org Webmaster Justin Kuo, jkuo@usatfne.org

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BUSINESS OF THE SPORT NEW ENGLAND ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING Sept 17, Waltham MA Viegas leads new board elections The 2010 USATF-NE annual meeting was held in September with over 90 in attendance. The primary business item was elections for all board positions, and interest was strong with multiple tie votes over the course of the evening.

With current president Ken Robichaud reaching the end of his two-term limit, three candidates—Tom Derderian, Jim Garcia, and Steve Viegas—vied for the position. It took four ballots for Viegas to emerge as president for the next 2 years.

Newcomers to the board and those elected to new positions include Joan Bohlke (New Balance Boston/vice president); Gary Snyder (Mass Velocity/secretary); Bill Newsham (GCS Triad/cross country); Jen Lee (Gr.Boston TC/athlete rep), and Tiara Fletcher (GBTC/athlete rep). The full board is listed on page 4 with the president’s letter. Meeting minutes are online.

USATF ANNUAL MEETING Dec 1–5, Virginia Beach VA New Englanders active and honored Sixteen delegates represented the New England association at the USATF annual meeting in Virginia Beach Dec. 1–5.

Hardly a vacation “junket” with unseasonably cool temperatures in the resort city, the convention center was mostly filled with warm meetings. The NE delegation covered a lot of ground in the many meetings in a schedule that had no free time between sessions. Topics ranged from general required committee business to rules changes, future projects and development to simply trading ideas.

New England members hold two national committee chair positions (Gary Snyder - masters T&F, Justin Kuo - records), as well as positions on the executive boards of Masters Track & Field, Women’s Long Distance Running, Mountain/Ultra/Trail, Race Walking, Cross Country, and Associations, and spots on the Officials, Rules, and Club Council Committees.

Many of us are also on a first-name basis with most of the staff in Indianapolis, and are used

as resources for association-based programs.

The New England association is a topquality association and both the association and our individuals are respected around the country from grassroots to elite levels. New England is perched to be very much a part of future successes of the organization, and will do so by thinking globally and continuing to act locally.

New England named Outstanding Association at USATF Convention The highlight of the annual meeting for our association was receiving the Association of the Year award. With individual membership increasing by almost 10%, having over 500 sanctioned events (the most by any association ever) and club membership numbers also going up, the association’s active year was rewarded. Given that New England was already among the top five in all categories to begin with, the increases were even more impressive.

Awards to locals in various competitive divisions covered several disciplines. The USATF Mountain/Ultra/Trail Running (MUT) Council gave its Contributor of the Year Award to Bob and Anita Teschek, retiring directors of the Mt. Washington Road Race.

The couple brought the status of the “Run to the Clouds” along from an interesting curiousity to an internationally prestigious event and national championship in their decades at the helm.

The council also named two New Englanders among their 2010 award winners.

Undefeated in the USATF–NE Mountain/Trail circuit and top scorer in the USA Trail Series, Gina Lucrezi (INOV-8) earned the Women’s Trail Runner award for the year, and Men’s Masters Mountain awardee is Tim Van Orden (CMS/Bennington VT), who won several USA trail titles.

Three masters athletes were noted for being the best of their peers. Reno Stirrat (Whirlaway RT/Dorchester MA) and Bill Riley (BAA/Barnstable MA) were recognized as the nation’s top road runners in the M55–59 and M70–74 age divisions, respectively. Flo Meiler (Mass Velocity/Burlington VT) was among the masters track & field athletes of the year in the age 60+ age group.

FOR THE RECORD . . .

The board of governors meets on the first non-holiday Monday of each month to discuss timely topics and to advance the sport as a whole. Meetings are open to interested members.

New England Association Annual Meetings Meeting open to all USATF-NE members.

Full agenda, directions, and information at www.usatfne.org/board.

Meet the President Steve Viegas Member - Mass Velocity TC Competitor - Road/Track/Cross Coach - Mystic Runners Past USATF-NE Secretary USATF Level I coach Event Volunteer 4-time delegate to USATF national meetings Occupation - Attorney Tufts University Alumni Distinguished Service Award Objectives - Develop association strategic plan, improve communications, mobilize volunteers, increase service to all levels of athletes, grow the local membership.

USATF–New England Excellence Challenge Grant Program The USA Track & Field–New England Association is discussing the possibility of offering Association Excellence Challenge Grants beginning in 2011. These grants would be modeled on the USATF National Excellence Challenge Grant Program inaugurated in 2010.

The purpose of association challenge grants is to foster the growth and development of track & field in the New England Association by providing funds to support the implementation of creative ideas, initiatives and programs in all areas of the sport. Funds will be provided to winning grant applicants on a one-time basis to help them build a program they otherwise would not be able to build. An important condition will be that programs demonstrate the ability to be self-sustaining after the initial grant period.

Successful grant programs will need to show alignment with USATF’s goals, and demonstrate how their plans contribute to the New England Association’s mission and goals. Grant application principals must be current USATF–New England members.

This grant program is in the discussion and planning stage at this time. More detailed information about the program will be published on the USATF–New England website (usatfne.org) as it becomes available.

There is also a more general New England grant program offering smaller amounts ($500 range) for club and individual projects. That application is on the website.

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OPEN CROSS COUNTRY RESULTS MAYOR’S CUP XC DRAWS RECORD FIELDS Oct 24, Boston Overcast skies and little wind greeted a record crowd at the 21st annual Mayor’s Cup Cross Country races in Boston’s Franklin Park on Sunday. The event features a trio of 1.1-mile youth races, an open 5K,

Boston) used a late downhill surge to push past Reilly Kiernan of the NYAC for a 2-second victory in a time of 17:06. She placed 6th last year. With three finishers in the top five, New Balance Boston won the women’s team competition with 28 points, ahead of the B.A.A. (55). Mimi Fallon (B.A.A.) won the masters division in 19:57.

Franklin Park 5K (357 Finishers) MEN: Jeremy Gilmour, Unat 15:53 WOMEN: Kristen Coon, Unat 18:41 Youth Races (1.1 miles) AGE 10 & UNDER (153 Finishers) Boys: Jason Beaver, Empire One RC, 6:29 Girls: Michaela Jones, Waltham TC, 7:19 AGE 11–12 (163 Finishers) Boys: Michael Durkin, So.Shore Fireboltz, 6:20 Girls: Leah Brams, Waltham TC, 6:43 AGE 13–14 (117 Finishers) Boys: Freddy Rivera, Y-Speed, 5:39 Girls: Maya Halprin-Adams, Cambridge Jets, 6:25

RITCHIE, DICAMILLO TAKE CROSS COUNTRY TITLES

Katie DiCamillo had a perfect harrier season with Mayor’s Cup & New England wins, top local at Nationals

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The Mayor’s Cup has grown by leaps and bounds since its inaugural running in 1990 with a single race and a handful of runners. The annual event has matriculated into six races, over a thousand participants, and a combined prize purse of $5,700.

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Division Winners MEN’S 8K (154 Finishers) 1. Jon Phillips, NYAC 23:54 2. Harbert Okuti, Westchester TC 23:57 3. Abiyot Endale, Westchester TC 23:58 TEAM: Boston Athletic Association, 46 WOMEN’S 5K (103 Finishers) 1. Katie DiCamillo, NB Boston 17:06 2. Reilly Kiernan, NYAC 17:08 3. Jenn Donovan, NB Boston 17:15 TEAM: New Balance Boston, 28

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a 5K Women’s Championship and an 8K Men’s Championship. Presented by the B.A.A. and adidas since 1997, it’s directed

by USA Track & Field – New England and Boston Centers for Youth and Fitness.

All races weren’t decided until the final straightaway. In the 8K Men’s Championship, Jon Phillips of the New York Athletic Club avenged his 18th-place finish from 2009 with a winning time of 23:54. “It was coming off of Bear Cage Hill where I knew I wanted to push on the downhill, and that’s where the big move was made.” He coasted to a 3-second victory ahead of Harbert Okuta (NY/Uganda). Top New Englander was Ruben Sanca (Boston/BAA) in 5th and the B.A.A. took the team title with 46 points over New Balance Boston with 72 points.

Joseph Koech (Lowell MA/RUN) was the masters winner in 25:41.

In the 5K Women’s Championship, Katie DiCamillo (Providence/New Balance

Nov 7, Boston Tim Ritchie and Katie DiCamillo took their first open New England cross country titles at Franklin Park on Nov. 7. Overcast and windy conditions with a damp course favored strength runners over the 6K women’s and 10K men’s courses.

DiCamillo (New Balance Boston, 20:51) outlegged teammate and two-time defending NE champ Jenn Donovan by 16 seconds over the 6K course, the two swapping finishing places from 2009. Despite the 1–2 finish and the support of clubmates in 8–9–10, it was the B.A.A. that gained the win, packing its five scorers in places three through seven for a 25–30 edge.

Tim Ritchie won the New England title and led the B.A.A. to 3rd at Nationals

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OPEN CROSS COUNTRY RESULTS Overall men’s winner was Providence-based David McCarthy of Ireland. McCarthy moved well ahead of the competition in the final of five laps, as Ritchie (BAA) fronted the chasers to the tape with defending champ Lucas Meyer fifth. McCarthy’s time of 30:06 was one tick behind last year’s winning time. Ritchie, 15 seconds back, led the B.A.A. to the first perfect men’s 15-point team total since scoring changed back from time to place in 1996. The Unicorn overall placings were 2,3,5,7,8,9,10,11.

The Boston Athletic Association claimed both open team titles, followed by New Balance Boston in 2nd and Greater Boston TC (women) and Dirigo (men) taking third.

The 2010 1–2 in the masters men’s 8K were also a pair of teammates who reversed last year’s positions. Greater Springfield Harriers’ Francis Burdett got the better of Kent Lemme by 8 seconds, 26:22 to 26:30. They couldn’t repeat as team winners, though, as Dirigo RC’s finish was denser and bested the Harriers 43–60, with Green Mountain AA at 67. Breaking out the age groups, GMAA won the 50+ and 60+ divisions.

Women’s masters ran with the open 6K runners. Kara Haas (adidas New England) earned 40+ Gold by placing 12th overall.

Liberty AC swept the older divisions, finishing ahead of Cambridge Sports Union and Greater Lowell Road Runners in both the 40+ and 50+ totals, and fielding the only 60+ squad.

(Note: McCarthy went on to finish 11th in the European Championships Under-23 race on Dec. 12, and his Irish team was the Gold medal winner. From the Irish Times: “McCarthy had prepared specifically for this race since returning to his US base in Providence, Rhode Island last September, and after a difficult two years, the Waterford athlete re-revealed his considerable talent.”)

MEN 1. David McCarthy, IRE 2. Timothy Ritchie, BAA 3. Brian Harvey, BAA 4. Justin Lutz, Unat 5. Lucas Meyer, BAA 6. William Sanders, Unat 7. Ruben Sanca, BAA

30:06 30:21 30:26 30:29 30:33 30:50 31:10

8. David Emerson, BAA 9. Timothy Guerin, BAA 10. Colman Hatton, BAA TEAMS 1. Boston Athletic Assc 2. New Balance Boston 3. Dirigo RC 4. Gr.Boston TC 5. Central Mass Striders 6. Sisu Project 7. Green Mountain AA 8. Cambridge RC 9. HFC Striders WOMEN 1. Katie DiCamillo, NBB 2. Jenn Donovan NBB 3. Emily Kroshus, BAA 4. Diana Bowser, BAA 5. Kristin Murphy, BAA 6. Kasie Enman, BAA 7. Melissa Nash, BAA 8. Stephanie Reilly, NBB 9. Jenn Deal, NBB 10. Leah Brogan, NBB TEAMS 1. Boston Athletic Assoc 2. New Balance Boston 3. Greater Boston TC 4. Cambridge RC 5. Green Mountain AA 6. Liberty AC 7. Simmons College 8. Cambridge Sports Union 9. Gate City Striders MASTER MEN 8K 1. Francis Burdett, GSH 2. Kent Lemme, GSH 3. Joseph Navas, Whirlaway TEAMS 1. Dirigo RC 2. Greater Springfield Harriers 3. Green Mountain AA 4. HFC Striders 5. Greater Boston TC 6. Gate City Striders 7. Greater Lowell RR 8. Cambridge Sp. Union MEN 50+ 1. Bill Mariski, Dirigo RC

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2. Mark Reeder, GLRR 3. Norm Larson, GMAA TEAMS 1. Green Mountain AA 2. Greater Lowell RR 3. Cambridge Sp. Union 4. Gate City Striders MEN 60+ 1. Edward McSweeney, GMAA 2. Wayne Alukonis, Unat 3. Chuck Arnold, GMAA TEAMS 1. Green Mountain AA 2. Gate City Striders 3. Greater Lowell RR MASTERS WOMEN W40 1. Kara Haas, AdiNE 2. Karen Smyers, Unat 3. Mimi Fallon, BAA TEAMS 1. Liberty AC 2. Cambridge Sp. Union 3. Greater Lowell RR W50 1. Lisa Doucett, CSU 2. Liane Pancoast, GLRR 3. Cathy Gibson, LAC TEAMS 1. Liberty AC 2. Cambridge Sp. Union 3. Greater Lowell RR W60+ 1. Carol L’Esperance, GSH 2. Nancy Flaherty, GLRR 3. Carrie Parsi, (70+) LAC TEAMS 1. Liberty AC

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BAA MEDALS AT USA CROSS NATIONALS Dec 11, Charlotte NC The Boston Athletic Association men made the medal stand at the USA Cross Country Nationals in Charlotte NC on Saturday.

More than 1,100 athletes competed in the four races, two open and two masters championship competitions.

Led by New England champ Tim Ritchie in 26th, 30:17.7, and with three more fin-

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OPEN CROSS COUNTRY RESULTS ishers in the top 50 (Brian Harvey 32/Lucas Meyer 37/Ruben Sanca 45), the Unicorn men scored 175 points for the Bronze medals, their best showing in 13 years of the club nationals. Tops among 45 club squads were McMillan Elite of Arizona with just 29 points and Hansons-Brooks (MI) at 59, with local teams New Balance Boston (28th), Greater Boston TC (29th), and Greater Springfield Harriers (38th), also scoring. Men’s race individual winner Aaron Braun led a 1–2 finish for McMillan.

In the women’s race, New England and Mayor’s Cup winner Katie DiCamillo (Providence RI) was the first local home in 16th place. Teaming with clubmate Jenn Donovan in 20th, they led the New Balance Boston to 5th place in the team rankings with 157 points. Jeanette Faber (34) and Kasie Enman (36) led the B.A.A. to 8th place (227) in the 29-team race, won by McMillan Elite sweeping the team wins with 69 points. Also in the summaries were Greater Boston TC (16th, 393), New Balance Boston B (23, 710), and Greater Boston B (27, 750). Individual winner Renee Metivier-Baillie of Running Republic of Colorado (4th team) clocked 19:51.

In the masters women’s race, New Englanders earned four indi- Henry Finch viduals medals, including Golds by Lynnette Walker (Gr. Springfield Harriers, 70–74), and Mary Harada (Liberty AC, 75–79). Carrie Parsi (Liberty) won Silver in 70–74, and Cathy Gibson (Liberty) captured Bronze in 55–59. Silver team medals went to Greater Lowell RR in the 50+ division and Liberty AC in 60+. In the 40+ group, Greater Springfield Harriers placed 15th.

And noting what was likely one of the few mother–daughter combos in Charlotte, GLRR’s Lianne Pancoast (Westford MA) was 9th 50–54 and daughter Stephanie, now in California, was 32nd in the open women’s race.

Among men’s masters, Dirigo RC 40+ and Green Mountain AA 50+ both made the medal stand with 3rd-place scores.

Among team divisions, 40+ lists recorded

Greater Springfield 7th and Central Mass Striders 13th, 50+ had Greater Lowell RR 10th, and the GMAA 60+ squad was a close 4th. Individual medalists were Tom Ryan, GMAA, 2nd 55–59, NE masters champ Francis Burdett, GSH, 3rd 45–49, and Norm Larson, GMAA, 3rd 50–54.

NE RUNNERS MAKE SCHOLASTIC NATIONALS Four USATF–NE association scholastic runners headed to better weather and met national elite counterparts at the 32nd Foot Locker Cross Country Championships in San Diego on Dec. 11.

In the boys’ race, two-time qualifier John Murray (Shrewsbury MA) improved his

Officials Eric Francis, Steven Keyes, Nicole Bullock, and Linda George were bundled up for the brisk weather at the New England championships.

place of last year to 21st in the 40-runner pack, clocking 15:40. Jeff LaCoste (Bishop Guertin/Amherst NH) was close behind in 15:51 for 29th. Lukas Verzbicas (Orland Hills IL) became only the third runner in race history to repeat as champ (and after winning the Nike Team Nationals the previous week), running 14:59. All 40 runners finished within 1:03.

In the girls’ race, Ariel Beauregard Breton (Deerfield Academy MA) placed 17th and sophomore Catarina Rocha (Peabody MA) was 31st. Winner Aisling Cuffe (Cornwall-on-Hudson NY) was 34 seconds clear of the nearest challenger with her 16:53, the third largest winning margin ever.

Dec. 4, at the Nike Cross National in Portland OR, found the Titan TC of Pem-

broke (MA) HS 18th in the boys’ race, led

by Wesley Gallagher in 69th. Weymouth (MA) TC’s Steve Sollowin was top NE finisher in 59th, as over 120 boys finished in a 90-second span. Champlain Valley Union Vermont girls placed 21st (Taylor Spillane 88th) in an equally competitive girls’ race, the first Green Mountain State team to qualify for the meet.

COLLEGE CHAMPIONSHIP ACTION Middlebury women gave retiring coach Terry Aldrich a notable sendoff by capturing the NCAA Div. III National Cross Country Championship in Waverly IA. New England women’s teams all finished in the top quarter of the 32-team field. M.I.T. placed 3rd—its highest placing ever and third straight in the top 10—followed by Williams in 5th and Amherst in 8th.

Jennifer Gossels of Williams was runner-up in the individual results, with Paige Mills of Keene State 5th.

The men’s race found regional teams led by M.I.T. in 12th. Brookline MA product Michael Burnstein finished 30th as top runner for Washington (MO) U. Jeff Viega (U.Mass.Lowell) ran to a sparkling 3rd place at the NCAA Division II Championships in Louisville KY. It’s one of the few medal placings ever by a New Englander at the D2 meet. Viega’s UML Riverhawks combined to place 13th among teams. Also achieving All-American status were Glarius Rop (AIC, 23) and Angus MacDonald (UML, 36).

Div. I results at Indiana State had Shelby Greany of Providence in 12th, and Emily Jones (Harvard MA/Georgetown) 29th, with Providence (9th) and Boston College (19th) the local team representatives.

On the men’s list, Providence, with all underclassmen, placed 22nd. Individually, Ryan Collins (Mansfield MA/Virginia) was 32nd and Mark Amirault (Westwood MA/ Princeton) was 52nd.

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February • Alison McCabe (Cambridge MA/Gr.Boston TC). McCabe set several personal bests and club records, beginning with a 2:55.65 for 1000 meters and anchoring the GBTC Distance Medley relay with a 4:56 1600 meter leg at the BU Valentine Invitational. At the USATF–NE indoor champs at Harvard, Alison ran the 1500 meters and won with a decisive sprint finish for a time of 4:29.44 that met the USA Indoor Championship qualifying.

March • Mass Velocity Track Club. The club emerged from the 3-day USA Masters Indoor Track & Field competition championship at Boston’s Reggie Lewis Center with its first national team championship title. The team in red scored 369 points to beat many-time national champion SoCal Track Club (341.5 points). 32 men and 12 women scored points for Mass Velocity. Founded in 2005, the club has quickly become a national force, placing 11th/3rd/2nd/3rd at the indoor championships from 2006 through 2009, and taking 2nd at the 2009 outdoor champs. The club has expanded from sprinters to include jumpers, hurdlers, and an increasing number of middle distance runners.

April • Reno Stirrat (Dorchester MA/Whirlaway RT). Stirrat celebrated his 56th birthday at the 114th running of the Boston Marathon with an M55 age group victory in the outstanding time of 2:42:27. This was the fifth consecutive decade that Reno ran under 2:45 for a marathon, a string that began in the 1970s.

A fast 1:15:18 at the New Bedford Half Marathon in March foreshadowed his marathon performance. In October, he won his second M55 title at the USA Masters 5K Championship and earned the 2010 USATF Masters runner of the year in his age group, as well.

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January • Francis Hernandez (Nashua NH/Bp.Guertin HS). The senior at Bishop Guertin ran three fast indoor miles, vaulting him into the top tier of scholastic milers. Hernandez won the Dartmouth Relays HS mile in 4:17:28, the Yale Interscholastic Classic in 4:14.98, and took 3rd in the 103rd Millrose Games schoolboy race with a 4:17.58 finish on the 11-laps-to-the-mile board track. He went on to set a New Hampshire state record with a 4:09 outdoor mile and is a freshman at Providence College.

May • Steve Headley (Wilbraham MA/Springfield College). The senior won the NCAA Div. III Track & Field Championships national title in the 100 meters with a lightning fast 10.33 held at Baldwin-Wallace College in Berea OH. He also finished 2nd in the 200 in 21.15 and anchored Springfield to 2nd place in the 4x100 meter relay. The U.S. Track &

Stephen Headley of Springfield College earned AOM honors for May.

Field and Cross Country Coaches Association honored the Minnechaug HS graduate as the 2010 D-III National Track Athlete of the Year.

Holding a dual citizenship, Headley represented Barbados at the Commonwealth Games in India in October, advancing to the second round in the 100 meters.

June • Moira Cronin (Andover MA High School). Cronin soared in the high jump in her junior year. Cronin won the girl’s high jump at the New England Interscholastic Championships in New Britain CT with a leap of 1.75m (5-9).

The following week at the New Balance High School Nationals in Greensboro NC, she won her first national title. Ranked 3rd going into the meet, she prevailed in a jump-off at the end of a multi-hour competition at 1.75m (5-9).

July • Gina Lucrezi (Medway MA/INOV-8).

Lucrezi won the women’s division in two mountain races to give her a clean sweep of all six races in the 2010 USATF–New England Mountain Circuit, the first woman to accomplish this feat. On July 4, she won the 5.7-mile Loon Mountain Race by 2:28 and the following week ran away with the 3.8-mile Ascutney Mountain Challenge in Windsor VT, climbing 2300 feet with an average 12% grade. At the end of the month, Lucrezi traveled to Spokane WA for the USA 15K Trail Championships, where she finished 2nd.

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August • Bob Cedrone (Stoughton MA/Twilight Throwers). Competing in the M55 division at the USA Masters Throwing Championships in Lisle IL, Bob won three Gold medals and one Bronze medal. He started with Gold in the throws pentathlon (hammer throw, shot put, discus, javelin, and 25-pound weight) and followed with a 3rd place in the weight throw. On day 2, he won the ultra weight pentathlon and the super weight throw. The ultra event consists of increasingly heavier weight throws, from 25 up to 300 pounds. Throwing since his high school days, he continues to achieve successes despite two hip replacement surgeries since 2004.

mark, and then won the Tufts 10K/USA title for the third time in a row in October.

September • Molly Huddle (Providence RI/Saucony). On Sept. 19 at the USA 5K Road Race Championship at the CVS/Downtown 5K in Providence, Huddle blew away from the field, running 15:47 for an 11–second win. It was one of a number of successes over the year. She set a US record in the 5000 meters on the track in August, her 14:44.76 narrowly beating Mass. native Shalane Flanagan’s previous

December • Samantha Hicks (Laconia NH/Gate City Striders). Hicks won the first Gold medal by a New England runner at the Junior Olympic National Cross Country since 2005 with a strong race in Alabama, running away from the competition in the Intermediate division. Her time was also faster than the older Young Women’s division winner.

October • Pat Moulton (Pelham NH/BAA). Moulton emerged from a strong pack to win the BayState Marathon in 2:24:41, the fourth-fastest winning time in race history.

November • Dan Vassallo (Wilmington MA/adidas New England). Vassallo led a contingent of New Englanders who traveled to Philadelphia to run in the Philadelphia Marathon and associated events. He was first to the finish in the marathon, clocking a personal best 2:21:28.

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Barbara McManus dominated the USATF–NE Grand Prix series in the Women’s Masters category in 2010, running all seven championship events and outdistancing second place by over 30 points—that’s three straight series wins for the 42-year-old Worcester resident, who’s the mainstay of the Central Mass. Striders women’s team. She began running for the Striders when she was in high school as part of their youth program.

After college, Barbara rededicated herself to running competitively at the age of 27 and stayed with CMS. Since then, she has become captain of the CMS women’s team and has logged impressive times in every distance.

This fall, Barbara was invited to participate in Pyeongtaek Marathon in South Korea in October as an elite Master’s runner. Unfortunately, it was hot and windy and, combined with the trip half way around the world, forced Barbara to drop out. The next weekend, though, she was back on the starting line to run the BayState Marathon in Lowell, the New England championship. She clocked a 3:06 at BayState, just 7 minutes off her marathon Master’s PR of 2:59:54. Incredibly durable, Barbara used to favor the marathon distance to race, but is now embracing the 10K. Her PR as a master at that distance is 37:53, and is quickly establishing records in 10K races in the area with similar times.

Barbara’s role model is Joan Benoit Samuelson. She’s had the opportunity to meet Joan on occasion and admires both her racing ability and her friendly personality. “Joan is just amazing in what she accomplishes on the roads and for women’s running,” said Barbara. And she is so supportive and personable to everyone at every level. I find her inspirational.”

When Barbara isn’t running and racing, she enjoys working on her house. And, like most runners, she finds it daunting to get home projects completed. “It takes me forever to get a task done,” she laments. We can all relate to that situation.

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REVIEWS

Year-End Wrap-Up of Shoes 2010 by Cregg Weinmann

Many of the shoes we see each year are actually aimed at the holiday season/year’s end, but others arrive in the fall (earlier than year-end models but later than our traditional fall review) so we think they, too, deserve mention in our year-end wrap-up.

Though not always equipped for the weather at the end of the year, here we see three that have been “warmed up” to better handle wet and/or cold conditions. This review looks at eight new or updated shoes split between the Hybrid Trail and Performance categories, with a Motion Stabilizing shoe for good measure—making a little something for everyone.

HYBRID TRAIL

Brooks Adrenaline ASR 7

Mizuno Wave Ascend 5

Combining a bestselling stabilizing shoe with trail protection and traction has been a successful strategy for the Adrenaline ASR. Round 7 continues to provide stability, traction, and protection on trails, as well as roads.

The upper features a waterresistant mesh that’s now a little more open, along with increased lateral support and more bunion-friendly support on the medial side.

The midsole is multi-density BioMoGo foam with a reconfigured crashpad and a reduced DRB Accel shank, providing a better transition without sacrificing much support. The outersole continues with the same forefoot flex grooves as the 6, but they’ve been opened up slightly to improve flexibility. The tread profile provides the traction the Adrenaline ASR is known for, both on- and off-road.

The Wave Ascend proves again that it’s a worthy anchor in the Mizuno trail line, providing traction, protection, and stability. The midsole/ outersole maintain the well-cushioned AP foam, a waveplate combination of lateral rubber and medial TPU for stability, BEST SHOE and a trail profile of effective lugs that grip well on Hybrid Trail both hard and soft surfaces. The upper addresses YE fit and protection. Flat laces replace the bumpy “linkAR-END 2010 sausage” variety and may be a bit easier to adjust the tension of the eyestay. Synthetic rubber has been added to the toe and heel bumpers for more protection from trail hazards. Overall, the fit, cushion, traction, and forefoot flexibility attest to the Ascend’s versatility, garnering it our Best Hybrid Trail Shoe award.

“Fit snugly, but not tight. Good arch support. Fairly firm heel, very stable, but a softer forefoot. Interesting feel; I like the softer forefoot. Excellent off-road traction.

I like these shoes a lot.”

HYBRID TRAIL $105 Sizes: men 8–13,14,15; women 5–12 Weight: 13.0 oz. (men’s 11); 11.1 oz. (women’s 8) Shape: semi-curved For: medium- to high-arched feet with moderate overpronation

Newton Terra Momentus=Momentum

“Roomy in the forefoot. Seems lighter than most trail shoes, especially for the support and cushioning. Traction is very good, even good on pavement, and surprisingly durable for an aggressive, off-road tread. I don’t see any wear anywhere.”

HYBRID TRAIL $95 Sizes: men 7–13,14; women 6–11 Weight: 12.5 oz. (men’s 11); 10.5 oz. (women’s 8) Shape: semi-curved For: medium- to high-arched feet with neutral biomechanics to moderate overpronation

Nike Air Pegasus +27 Trail WR

With Newton’s first foray into trail shoes, the hybridized Terra Momentus=Momentum, we get just what we’ve come to expect: a thoughtfully conceived, well-executed shoe. The upper features a closed mesh with a full rand for protection with extra shoe lace-securing overlays on the tongue. The outersole has been beefed up from its road models with additional carbon rubber on the forefoot actuators and covering the heel membrane to protect it from trail debris. The midsole is Newton’s resilient foam formulation with the same low-profile geometry as in its other models, and it handles trails with a surprisingly nimble touch. Runners already familiar with the Newton ride will find the Terra Momentus=Momentum to be a quality trail alternative. Those looking for a more efficient trail gait can start with Newton.

The Pegasus is Nike’s “King of the Road” and an all-time favorite neutral shoe. The Trail WR is the off-road–equipped version. This season, number 27 (though the trail version has only been around for about a decade) receives both updates informed by the road version and some trail-specific features. The closed mesh upper now sports a full rand in addition to rubbery, high-friction heel and toe bumpers. A water-resistant treatment makes the shoe well suited to wintry, wet trail conditions. The midsole, formerly Phylon foam, has been upgraded to the more durable and lively Cushlon. The outersole is the same toothy waffle tread as before and it remains equally at home on trail or roads. Overall, the Pegasus +27 Trail WR takes the road performance of the Pegasus off-road.

“Great, supportive fit with plenty of room for my toes. Though not very lightweight, it feels very lively on the trail. Good protection, traction, and cushioning.

The forefoot-oriented landing improved my trail running.”

“Great cushioning on the roads without mushiness on the trails. Very effective traction on the trails which also manages the roads well. Overall, a great hybrid trail shoe which is just right to run in.”

HYBRID TRAIL $139 Sizes: men 6–13,14,15; women 5–11 Weight: 13.0 oz. (men’s 11); 10.4 oz. (women’s 8) Shape: semi-curved For: medium- to high-arched feet with neutral biomechanics

HYBRID TRAIL $95 Sizes: men 6–13,14,15; women 5–12 Weight: 12.1 oz. (men’s 11); 10.6 oz. (women’s 8) Shape: semi-curved For: medium- to high-arched feet with neutral biomechanics

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MOTION STABILIZING

PERFORMANCE

adidas Supernova Sequence 3

ASICS Gel-Speedstar 5

In round 3, the Supernova Sequence retains its hallmark: reliable, cushioned stability. The upper now features an airier mesh with soft, synthetic suede overlays that are positioned to provide support without hindering the foot. The newly configured midsole has repositioned the forefoot adiPrene inserts beneath the foot and now contains them with a sidewall for better cushioning underfoot.

The outersole has seen small adjustments to the flex grooves that improve gait efficiency. Runners looking for a good combination of cushioning and stability will be well served by the Supernova Sequence 3.

The consistent and effective Speedstar has long filled the role of beefy racer/lightweight trainer.

Version 5 surpasses its predecessors. The significant change here is the new upper: a breathable mesh with a matrix of black urethane in small hexagonal shapes varying in thickness to provide more support where it’s thicker and more flexibility where it’s thinner. The midsole and outersole remain much the same as previous rounds with a nice combination of responsive cushioning and great flexibility—defining elements of a quality minimalist shoe. The Speedstar’s looks—bright base with striking black—get extra credit, but the real draw here is the performance.

“Fits well with a comfortable cushy ride. Reliable stability without being too stiff.

They kept the best of the previous version and improved the overall feel.

A pleasant experience with every run.”

Motion Stabilizing $100 Sizes: men 6.5–13,14; women 5–12 Weight: 12.9 oz. (men’s 11); 11.0 oz. (women’s 8) Shape: semi-curved For: medium- to high-arched feet with mild to moderate overpronation

“These shoes feel snug and light. Lots of cushion without a bulky feel. The upper was flexible enough to form around the foot with good support to the arches. A very light, comfortable, cushioned shoe for faster running—even an all-around great racing shoe for me. I have used it on many speed workouts and races up to 1/2 marathon.”

Performance $90 Sizes: men 6–13,14; women 5–12 Weight: 9.5 oz. (men’s 11); 8.6 oz. (women’s 8) Shape: semi-curved For: medium- to high-arched feet with neutral biomechanics, for faster-paced running

New Balance 870

Zoot Ultra Kalani

The 870 is a performance shoe new to the New Balance NBx line. The upper is a thin, layered open mesh first seen in the 759, here combined with more minimal overlays of synthetic leather and microsuede that don’t compromise support. The lacing uses traditional eyelets along with Ghilley webbing loops attached to the overlays that flank the metatarsals, keeping the foot over the midsole. An abbreviated N-ergy crashpad in the heel encourages the foot through the transition. The dual-density midsole offers a resilient and stable ride with the aid of the polyurethane Strobel board and Abzorb innersole. The outersole is designed for full-sole contact, whether striking on the heel or farther forward, but it’s segmented for good flexibility. The Ndurance carbon rubber in the high-wear areas and better-cushioning blown rubber everywhere else nicely balances traction and durability.

The new Ultra Kalani, the neutral companion to Zoot’s Ultra Kane, is designed for economy and protection without added fluff.

The upper features the same compression fabric used in the Ultra Speed racer, and employs support straps and laces like the Kane does—more for BEST SHOE minor adjustments—since the compression fabric Performance does such a great job of securing the foot over the midsole. The midsole is EVA foam with a layer of reYE AR-END 2010 silient full-length Z-bound nearer the foot. The EVA Strobel board and polyurethane innersole provide additional benefits—both in step-in comfort, as well as improved fit and feel on the road. The carbon fiber shank responds well to the torsional forces generated through the gait and adds a responsive quality to the midfoot ride.

The outersole features blown rubber in the lateral forefoot and ZCR (Zoot carbon rubber) in the rearfoot and medial toe, traditionally the high-wear areas of any shoe. The quality materials, precise execution, and excellent ride garnered the Ultra Kalani our Best Shoe award in the Performance category.

“Fits my feet really well. Plenty of cushioning, yet allows you to feel the road. Keeps the foot stable and the pace quick. I’m always looking for a marathoning shoe, and this one is going to Boston!”

Performance $100 Sizes: men 8–12,13,14; women 5–12 Weight: 11.5 oz. (men’s 11); 10.4 oz. (women’s 8) Shape: semi-curved For: medium- to high-arched feet with neutral biomechanics to mild overpronation

“Wow! Great fit, great cushioning, a great shoe to run in.”

Performance $140 Sizes: men 8–12,13,14; women 6–11 Weight: 11.4 oz. (men’s 11); 9.8 oz. (women’s 8) Shape: semi-curved For: medium- to high-arched feet with neutral biomechanics

CREGG WEINMANN is footwear and running products reviewer for Running Network LLC. He can be reached via e-mail at shuz2run@lightspeed.net.

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B.A.A. BOSTON MARATHON NEWS The shot heard round the running world was the news that the entrant field for the 2011 B.A.A.

New B.A.A. President Joann Flaminio

Boston Marathon closed just over 8 hours after online entry began. That short window surprised even the closest followers of the sport. While the 2010 race was the first that closed entry before the stated deadline, and other races without any qualifying standards were filling in short time, Boston entry found over 20,000 time-qualified runners filling available positions in a business day.

The solution will be challenging and regardless of the plan for 2011, it will certainly not please every runner. Many plans are being discussed, all of which require working within the approximately 25,000 entrants the field is limited to. The logistics of the point-to-point route pushes race resources to its limit and increasing the field size is not a possibility, so some combination of tighter standards and lottery entry are likely.

B.A.A. EXPANDS EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP The Boston Athletic Association has announced changes at the top level of its or-

ganizaton, effective Jan. 1. Guy Morse, the organization’s executive director since 2000 and Boston Marathon race director from 1985–2000, will become the senior director of External Affairs. Thomas Grilk, president of the B.A.A. board of governors since 2003, was named by the B.A.A.’s board of governors to succeed Morse, who resigned the presidency to accept his new position. The expansion in leadership enables the B.A.A. to retain Morse’s experience and relationships while transferring the responsibility of the association’s daily management to Grilk.

“This represents the perfect time for me to transition into a new role for the B.A.A.,” said Morse. “After having rebounded from health-related issues a couple of years ago, I realize my enthusiasm and belief in the B.A.A.’s mission is as strong as ever. I’m looking forward to creating even stronger community, industry, and institutional relationships for the association where they are needed for the purpose of furthering the B.A.A.’s positive impact and expanded reach. Serving the B.A.A. and its event participants during the last 27 years has been an honor and a privilege, and I look forward to continuing in my new capacity.”

Grilk has been a member of the B.A.A. since 1987, serving as president since 2003.

“The B.A.A. is a vibrant, engaged, and committed organization which is active in the community and strives to make lives healthier and better through running, charitable, and philanthropic endeavors,” said Grilk. “We take very seriously our responsibility to uphold the Boston Marathon as a source of local pride, while also remembering that we are involved with a recreational activity which should be fun and entertaining for participants and spectators, alike. I look forward to the B.A.A.’s growth and to creating additional opportunities open to anyone who might wish to participate in a B.A.A. road race, event, or program.” During Grilk’s tenure as president, the B.A.A. has advanced through the creation of innovative events while expanding and strengthening the B.A.A.’s name and brand with particular attention to American development.

The final piece of the reorganization was the announcement that Joann Flaminio

was unanimously elected B.A.A. president by the board. She will be the first female president of the organization and the 23rd president in the B.A.A.’s 123-year history.

She has been a member of the B.A.A. since 1993 and on its board of governors since 1996. She noted, “I am committed to the B.A.A.’s mission of promoting fitness through athletics and look forward to advancing our initiatives both with the Boston Marathon and in our many other events.”

David McGillivray remains the Boston Marathon race director.

The B.A.A. now conducts a year-round calendar of successful events beyond the fabled marathon. The 115th Boston Marathon, the world’s oldest annual marathon and one of the world’s most prestigious road races, will be held on Monday, April 18, 2011.

MORSE NAMED TO ASSOCIATION OF INTERNATIONAL MARATHONS AND DISTANCE RACES (AIMS) BOARD The Association of International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS) named Guy Morse to its board of directors. AIMS represents 300 races in over 90 countries. (Will Cloney, a longtime B.A.A. president from 1964–1982 and Boston Marathon race director from 1947–1982 was one of the founders of AIMS.) The election took place on the occasion of the 18th World Congress staged in October in Athens, to mark the 2,500th year since the legendary Greek soldier Pheidippides ran from the battlefield of Marathon to Athens to announce that the Persian army had been defeated.

“AIMS serves to unite events from many of the world’s largest to smaller, important races throughout the world,” said Morse. “It will be a pleasure to serve an organization which positively impacts the lives of so many worldwide through running.”

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2011 NE Grand Prix CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES

The 2011 USATF–NE Grand Prix Series has been selected by an e-mail vote of the membership. A total of 329 votes were cast during the week voting period from Nov. 17–24. The results of the vote create the following schedule.

March 20 (Sun) May 1 (Sun) May 8 (Sun) June 5 (Sun) July 17 (Sun) July 30 (Sat) Oct. 30 (Sun)

New Bedford Half Marathon 13.1M New Bedford MA James Joyce Ramble 10K Dedham MA Medical Center 6K, Nashua NH Rhody 5K, Lincoln RI Stowe 8 Miler, Stowe VT Carver Cranberry Classic 5M Carver MA Cape Cod Marathon, Falmouth MA

The vote was the final step in the process in which a 15-member Grand Prix selection committee consisting of the Long Distance Running chairs and representatives from active clubs created a ballot based on scheduled dates of bidding races.

DICAMILLO, GBTC TAKE 5K TITLES, PROVIDENCE RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE 5K Oct 3, Providence Providence College alumna and resident Katie DiCamillo (New Balance Boston/Providence RI) used familiar roads to record a strong win at Sunday’s USATF–NE 5K Women’s Road Race Championship held at the Providence Ronald McDonald House 5K. DiCamillo ran 16:49 to gain her first New England championship honor, 27 seconds ahead of Kristin Murphy of the B.A.A. 453 participants completed the course in the

women’s-only race. Taking the age division prizes were Maria Servin (40+, Middleboro MA), Jacqueline Shaker (50+, CMS), and Carol L’Esperance (60+, GSH).

The team competition was decided by just 7 seconds, with Greater Boston TC, led by Gretchen Chick in 3rd, edging New Balance Boston, 1:29:18 to 1:29:25 among the nine scoring clubs. Whirlaway bettered CMS in the 40+ scoring, but CMS turned the tables on Whirlaway to win at age 50+.

This year’s 5K was the first time in almost 20 years where a women’s championship was held at a separate site than

the men’s race at any distance.

MOULTON, BJUNE WIN AT BAYSTATE MARATHON Oct 17, Lowell A competitive men’s race and a women’s runaway produced the winners at the BayState Marathon in Lowell on Sunday.

After the half marathoners peeled off the course, a lead pack of nine established itself. It whittled down over the double loop course along the Merrimack River until just B.A.A. teammates Pat Moulton and Terry Shea were left with 4 miles to go.

Shea built a 5-second lead with a mile to go but a tight hamstring brought him to a stop a quarter-mile out and Moulton evened the match. Shea gamely raced his challenger, but Moulton’s fresher legs prevailed and gave him a 3-second margin at the finish tape, recording a time of

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Wayne Levy won the Masters division in the 2011 Grand Prix

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Pat Moulton overtook Terry Shea in the final half-mile for the win at BayState

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2:24:41. Defending champ Brandon Newbould (Whirlaway), always among the leaders, came back strong for 3rd in 2:25:05 in the deepest BayState field ever.

Caroline Bjune (adidas New England) had fewer challengers and cruised to a course record 2:49:14, 6 minutes up on MaryBeth Baxter (GBTC). Fifth overall was the top master Lisa Kaplan (BAA).

Despite the 1–2 finish by the B.A.A., CMS went 6–7–9 and better total time for the team prize. The Unicorns placed 2nd and secured the 2010 series win on the men’s side. The CMS winning time of 7:23:18 ranks second alltime at a NE championship, topped only by the 1996 CMS record of 7:21:49. Whirlaway women swept all three race team divisions and clinched the 40+ and 50+ series crowns.

Greater Boston open women, 2nd by just 33 seconds, were the 2010 open series winners.

The results closed with 1,562 finishers and another 1,490 completed the half marathon on a fine running day.

2010 IRONRUNNERS 54 People Completed All 7 Championship Races

Nancy Corsaro won hersecond straight Grand Prix Series in the 50+ division and was an Ironrunner, too.

National NOTES HUDDLE WINS USA 5K ON HOME TURF

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Jim Johnson is happy with his Personal Best at the BayState Marathon

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Tim Barrett was one of 54 members earning Ironrunner status in 2010

Caroline Bjune set a new course record at the Bay State Marathon Tom Derderian

Sept 20, Providence Molly Huddle (Saucony/Providence RI) added another jewel to her 2010 crown of honors, winning the USA 5K Road Race Championship held with the CVS/Downtown 5K in Providence on Sunday. The US recordholder on the track had a comfortable 11-second margin at the finish with her 15:47 time, and earned for her effort Jenn Donovan (New Balance Boston/Brighton MA) and Jennifer Campbell (BAA/Watertown MA) were 6th (16:52) and 9th (17:24), respectively, in the USA results (9/12 overall), while Stephanie Reilly (Grafton MA/IRE) was 7th.

The men’s race came down to the final steps as new US citizen Robert Cheserat (USArmy/Colorado Springs) strode by Ben Bruce

MEN Name Michael Auger Daniel Barrett Spencer Beaver Tim Blouin Ernest Brake Ryan Carrara Edward Coleman David Contrada Joe Dimucci Daniel Dodson Dennis Donoghue Jim Fay Greg Hammett Peter Heslam John Kleschinsky Norm Larson John Lewicke Jim Long Janos Mako Oliver McMaho Will Meredith Jonathan Miganowicz Joe Noonan Joseph Noonan Mike Passmore Jim Pawlicki Justin Platt Dan Princic Carlos Rivera Damian Rowe Ken Snow Chris Spinney Jon Waldron John Webbe

Club NMC WICKED EORC NMC CMS NBB CMS GCS NMC NMC WCRC NMC CMS WCRC MVS GMAA GCS GCS MVS GCS MVS NMC GMAA GCS GSH CMS GCS WHIRL GSH GCS GCS WHIRL CSU WCRC

WOMEN Kelly Aschbrenner Dana Begin Susan Burgess Kathy Burley Pat Clark Nancy Corsaro Nancy Dorn Jennifer Geary Gail Gordon Melanie Hire Suzanne Long Jennifer Mack Annajean McMahon Barbara McManus Nadine Palmer Janice Platt Sarah Prescott Susan Stirrat Laura Watkins Lisa Zappala

GBTC MYSTIC WHIRL GLRR CMS WHIRL GLRR NVRR WICKED GLRR GCS GCS NSS CMS WHIRL GCS GSRS WHIRL GCS WHIRL

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LDR (Oregon TC) feet from the tape for a 0.2second win in 14:00. Top local placings in the championship were Nate Jenkins (Saucony/Lowell MA) and Ruben Sanca (BAA/Boston) in 8th and 9th, 14:25/14:30, respectively.

New Balance Boston was the women’s team winner and Greater Springfield Harriers took the men’s team award.

Rhode Island’s largest race had 5,977 finishers in the 5K, as well as several thousand in the 21 separate youth races. www.runnerspace.com/USA-5km

EASY AS 1–2–3 FOR HUDDLE AT TUFTS 10K Oct 11, Boston For the third consecutive year, Molly Huddle wore a Gold medal on her hour drive home to Providence, winning the Columbus Day Tufts Health Plan 10K for Women in 32:00.

The time was the second-fastest winning time in the past decade, as Huddle joined Lynn Jennings and Joan Benoit-Samuelson as the only three-time race winners.

After a 5:08 opening mile, the field whittled itself down each mile from seven to

Huddle and 2009 runner-up Genoveva Kigen with a mile-plus to go. Repeating last year’s finish, the duo turned onto Charles Street shoulder to shoulder. The US 5000 meter record holder had the best sprint finish and won by 4 seconds. Huddle’s total winning margin in three Tufts races is just 10 seconds.

The team competition was the largest and most national in more than a decade with 12 declared clubs. McMillan Project of Flagstaff AZ was an easy winner, followed

by Boulder (CO) Running Co. and defend-

USA TRACK & FIELD – NEW ENGLAND 2010 ROAD RACE GRAND PRIX FINAL STANDINGS TEAM STANDINGS Men’s Open (22 scored) Boston Athletic Association Central Mass Striders Whirlaway RT Gr.Boston TC Gr.Springfield Harriers Green Mountain AA GCS Triad Cambridge Sports Union Somerville RR Team RUN

105 100 89 74 70 68 57 50 45 42

Men’s 40+ (18 scored) Whirlaway RT Central Mass Striders GCS Triad Green Mountain AA Gr.Springfield Harriers Cambridge Sports Union Winners Circle RC Gr.Lowell RR Boston Athletic Assoc Somerville RR

79 62 59 53 48 46 33 32 30 23

Men’s 50+ (17 scored) Whirlaway RT Cambridge Sports Union Winners Circle RC Green Mountain AA Gr.Lowell RR GCS Triad North Medford Club Gr.Springfield Harriers

72 54 52 49 46 38 30 27

MEN’S 60+ Cambridge Sports Union GCS Triad Green Mountain AA North Medford Club Gr.Lowell RR 10 scored

29 27 13 7 5

WOMEN’S OPEN (21 scored) Gr.Boston TC 61 Whirlaway RT 51 Central Mass Striders 40 Boston Athletic Assoc 36

GCS Triad Green Mountain AA Cambridge Sports Union New Balance Boston Gr.Lowell RR Cambridge RC

35 24 24 20 17 11

Women’s 40+ (15 scored) Whirlaway RT 49 Central Mass Striders 39 GCS Triad 38 Gr.Lowell RR 22 Green Mountain AA 20 Cambridge Sports Union 20 Goon Squad Runners 11 Sugarloaf Mt AC 6 Somerville RR 4 Prov. Ronald McDonald House 4 Women’s 50+ Whirlaway RT 34 Central Mass Striders 27 GCS Triad 14 Cambridge Sports Union 10 Green Mountain AA 5 Gr.Springfield Harriers 3 Gr.Lowell RR 3 Prov. Ronald McDonald House 2 Tri-Valley FR 1 INDIVIDUAL STANDINGS Men’s Open (35 scored) Matt Ely, BAA Brian Harvey, BAA Patrick Moulton, BAA Justin Fyffe, CMS Mark Miller, BAA Nate Krah, adNE Nicholas Wheeler, adNE Dan Smith, GBTC Eric Blake, BAA Bob Wiles, CMS Ryan Carrara, NBBo

40 30 30 28 21 16 15 15 15 14 14

Men’s 40–49 (35 scored) Wayne Levy, BAA Rich Smith, GCST

54 31

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Mike Cooney, WRT Joseph Koech, RUN Henry Scollard, CRC Scott Anderson, WRT Kent Lemme, GSH Jonathan Fortescue, BAA Joshua Brown, GMAA Joe Donnelly, GCST Titus Mutinda, RUN

24 20 20 19 18 16 16 16 16

Men’s 50–59 (28 scored) Norm Larson, GMAA Reno Stirrat, WHIR Tony Bates, GMAA Paul Doe, WRT Craig Fram, WRT Jon Waldron, CSU John Barbour, GLRR Paul Hammond, WRT Robert Cipriano, SRR Chris Spinney, WRT

60 37 33 30 30 25 23 22 20 19

Men’s 60–69 (31 scored) Gordon MacFarland, CSU Rick Bayko, WCRC Chuck Arnold, GMAA Charles White, GMAA Will Meredith, MVS Milt Schumacher, GCST Allen Bates, Unat Steve Reed, WCRC Tom Derderian, GBTC Joe Noonan, GCST

59 45 26 25 22 19 16 15 14 14

Men’s 70+ (14 scored) Harry Carter, BAA John Parker, TVFR Bill Riley, BAA Jonathan MacKenzie, GLRR Rich Rudert, RIRR Gerald Barney, Unat

17 8 6 5 4 4

Women’s Open (51 scored) Meaghan Mathews-Hegarty, WRT 21 Caroline Bjune, adNE 19 Jeanette Faber, BAA 18 Jennifer Campbell, BAA 17

Leslie Hocking, BAA Katie Twarog, BAA Marybeth Baxter, GBTC Caitlyn Clark, SISU Sara Donohue, GBTC Yolanda Flamino, RUN Anna Novick, GBTC

17 17 16 14 14 11 11

Women’s 40–49 (28 scored) Barbara McManus, CMS 65 Karen Pattelena, GCST 31 Cathy Pearce, WRT 30 Simonetta Piergentili, WRT 26 Chrissy Anderson, WRT 25 Nadine Palmer, WRT 23 Anne Bliss, GMAA 16 Lisa Zappala, WRT 16 Karen Long, GCST 16 Women’s 50–59 (27 scored) Nancy Corsaro, WRT 66 Kathy Burley, GLRR 37 Sidney Letendre, CMS 36 Lisa Doucett, CSU 33 Cathy Merra, GCST 30 Patricia Clark, CMS 29 Miae Jacobs, WRT 24 Susan Burgess, WRT 23 Jackie Shaker, CMS 19 Susan Stirrat, WRT 15 Liane Pancoast, GLRR 9 Women’s 60+ (26 scored) Catherine Farrell, CSU Linda Usher, CMS Diane McLaughlin, CSU Carol L’Esperance, GSH Aline Kenney, GCST Susan Manning, CMS Charlene Gaboriault, TVFR

27 25 21 14 10 10 9

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LDR ing champ New Balance Boston. Rounding out the prize money winners were Riadha (Baltimore) and the B.A.A. The 34th annual race, third largest allwomen’s race in the US and largest allwomen’s 10K (6,699 finishers in 2010), marked the 25th anniversary of sponsorship by the Tufts Health Plan, a notable milestone in today’s business world. Leading up to the race, 18 women had run all 34 editions of the race. Joan Samuelson, after a 2:47 marathon in Chicago on Sunday, took to the road to have some fun and placed 2nd 50+ in 40:27(!).

FOUR NE GOLDS AT USA MASTERS 5K Oct 3, Syracuse NY A truly national masters field met at the Syracuse Festival of Races and New Englanders were up to the challenge with an individual and a team win. Reno Stirrat (Whirlaway) was the M55 winner in 16:53, and the Green Mountain AA trio of Ed McSweeney, Charles Arnold, and Ted Mc Knight ran off with the 60+ age group crown on the men’s side, with Liberty AC teammates Carrie Parsi (W70, 26:00) and Mary Harada (W75, 29:00) also winning.

Others with a podium position were Francis Burdett (Gr.Springfield, M45, 2nd, 15:36), Frank Hurt (WMM, M70, 3rd, 23:06), and Linda Jennings (W55, 3rd, 20:41), with the GMAA 50+ (led by Norm Larson, 16:24) placing 2nd. Kent Lemme (Gr.Springfield) was 4th M40 and 6th overall (15:38), as six New England men in three divisions placed in the top 20.

MERRA AGE WINNER IN USA MASTERS MARATHON Oct 3, Minneapolis Cathy Merra (GCSTriad/Amherst NH) placed 1st W50+ and 8th overall at the USA Masters Marathon Championship held with the Twin Cities Marathon.

QUIGLEY MAKING NATIONAL NEWS

Massachusetts native and 2009 Mayors Cup Cross Country winner Sean Quigley (Phildelphia PA) won his first USA Championship at the 33rd Statton Faxon New Haven Road Race on Labor Day. The Archbishop Williams (MA) HS grad recorded a time of 59:21 for the $8,000 first prize purse. Top local runner was Zach Hine (So.Hadley MA), 14th. In the women’s race, Heidi Westover (Westmoreland NH) placed 10th in 1:10:49. Both Quigley and Westover were selected for the IAAF World Half Marathon Championships in October Quigley then scored a 19th-place finish at the World Half Marathon in Nanning, China. Four-time winner Zersenay Tadese of Eritrea was upset by Wilson Kiprop of Kenya who was timed in 1:00:07. Quigley steadily moved through the pack and finished with a time of 1:03:23. Kenya took its fifth consecutive team title with Team USA 6th in 3:12:38. In the women’s race, Heidi Westover (Walpole, NH) finished 41st in 1:18:06 but not in a team scoring position.

Team USA finished 7th in 3:46:24 behind Kenya’s 5th straight win.

NEW ENGLANDERS SUCCESSFUL IN PHILADELPHIA Nov 21, Philadelphia New Englanders took the 52nd Philadelphia Marathon by storm, recording many quality performances in both the marathon and half marathon. Daniel Vassallo (adiNE/Wilmington MA) and David Bedoya (GBTC/Somerville MA) went 1-2 in the marathon in 2:21:28 (personal best) and 2:23:37, respectively. Four NE women placed in the top 15, led by Jennifer Campbell (B.A.A./Watertown MA) in 7th with a 2:49:52 debut at the distance. Behind her were Lara Johnson (BAA/Natick MA, 8th, 2:51:00), Paige Miller (Brookline MA, 12th, 2:53:08), and Nicole Radzik (TeamRUN/Sutton MA, 15th, 2:54:39).

USA WOMEN’S MARATHON CHAMPIONSHIP Nov 7, New York City In her debut at the distance, former Marblehead MA HS star Shalane Flanagan, now living in Oregon, placed 2nd overall and won the US title in 2:28:40, 20 seconds off of winner Edna Kiplagat. New Zealander Kim Smith, based in Providence, ran 2:29:28 for 5th overall in a close race up front. Jeanette Faber (BAA/Somerville MA) was 7th US/23rd overall in 2:39:41. Others in the top 15 US were Sheri Piers (Dirigo) 8th/24th/2:40:35; Kristen Barry (Dirigo) 11th/28th/2:42:01, and Heidi Westover 12th/31st/2:43:44. See coverage at www.runnerspace.com/usarunningcircuit.

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NEW ENGLAND

PEOPLE FOUR HONORED AT NEW ENGLAND ANNUAL MEETING

SANCA AWARDED POST-GRAD SCHOLARSHIP U.Mass-Lowell grad Ruben Sanca was awarded one of three Div. II post-graduate scholarships for 2010 by the US Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association. A native of Boston, and current BAA team member, Sanca won the post-graduate scholarship representing men’s cross country where he was an All American. He also earned All America honors outdoors in the 5000 and 10,000 meters in 2010.

Martin Duffy also passed away from cancer.

A runner from his high school days, Duffy had a streak of running 40 consecutive Boston Marathon races. His personal best was 2:37:11. He was an economist and an adjunct faculty member of Suffolk University and Emmanuel College, as well a town meeting member and community soccer coach.

HSR CLOSES SHOP The Hockomock Swamp Rat, “A Journal of New England Road Racing,” concluded its publishing life with the September–October issue. Informative and irreverent, the magazine of results, commentary, and historical retrospectives from bygone days emphasized the crux of the sport: run hard and play hard. Thanks to one-man band Peter Wallan for his contribution to the sport over the years.

HS PARTICIPATION IN THE SPORT

According to a survey conducted by the National Federation of State High School Associations, participation in high school sports increased for the 21st straight school year in 2009–10, with both boys’ and girls’ numbers going up.

55.1% of students enrolled in high schools participate in athletics, reinforcing the idea of the sound mind–sound body philosophy.

Outdoor track & field continued to be DISTANCE RUNNING PAIR the leading participatory sport for girls with PASS AWAY cross country sixth. The top participatory Two respected distance runners in the New sports for boys remained the same: football England community passed away in Decemleading outdoor track & field, and cross ber. Longtime Greater Lowell Roadrunner country seventh. and club Hall of Fame member Will Mason lost a 5-year battle with cancer. While affecting his health, he did not let cancer get in the way of the final years of life. Retiring to Barnstable from Chelmsford in 2000 after teaching at Lesley College and Boston University, Will was a reliable scoring member of the GLRR road running and cross country teams in the 1980s and 90s, a member of RILEY, JOHNSON PRESENTED the USATF–NE board in the 1980s, and a SERVICE AWARDS very readable writer for a variety of publiAdministrator/author Richard Johnson and cations. See glrr.net. masters runner Bill Riley were recognized by Cambridge Sports Union member

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USATF–New England President’s Awards were presented at the association’s annual meeting to several individuals and organizations who have long been contributors to the sport in the association.

Michael Glennon (Needham MA) and Brookline (MA) High School cross country were recognized with the Volunteer Service Award. A supporter of the sport for over a decade, Glennon has led his squad to Franklin Park each fall to provide volunteers for USATF–NE development meets, the Mayor’s Cup, and New England championship events. They also provide many workers for major fall road races in the area. The team has been honored in the past with the Mass. Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) service award.

“It teaches them what is behind the events they participate in,” Glennon notes.

The 2010 Youth Service Award is shared by the inseparable duo who lead the Sentinel Striders, Joe Bennett and Jeff Kurbec, both of Smithfield RI. The Sentinels, among the largest, most active, and most successful youth cross country programs in the northeast, has been the host club for the Junior Olympic meet when it is run in Rhode Island (over 20 times since 1980), and helped stage the national Junior Olympic Cross Country meets in 1993 and 2005.

They hosted the New England and Region I meets in 2010.

The Gerry Cantor Official’s Award is given regularly—but not necessarily annually—for service as an official to NE association events. The third-ever honoree is Jim McGloin of Amesbury NH, a fixture in the field events, specializing in the multi-events.

He’s led the multi-events crews at the USA Masters Indoor and the Nike Indoor Nationals in recent years. He also works at New England championship events in the jumps and has presented clinics nationally on the high jump.

the Boston Athletic Association as part of December’s Bill Rodgers Jingle Bell Run, continuing a tradition of presenting awards dedicated to Will Cloney and Jock Semple, longtime caretakers of the B.A.A.’s athletic and administrative efforts.

The Cloney Award, presented to an individual who has promoted the running industry locally, went went to Johnson, curator of The Sports Museum since 1982 and coauthor of The Boston Marathon, A Century of Boston Sports and Young at Heart, The Story of Johnny Kelley.

The Semple Award, presented to a local athlete who has made an impact within running through performance, goes to Riley, “Cape Cod’s Ironman.” The 74-year-old B.A.A. and CCAC harrier from Centerville is a five-time USATF Outstanding Athlete of the Year winner, most recently for 2010.

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YOUTH CROSS COUNTRY HICKS WINS AT JUNIOR OLYMPIC XC NATIONALS Dec 11, Hoover AL The youth cross country season closed at the National Junior Olympic meet in Hoover, Alabama on Saturday with solid performances by local youth among the 2,000+ competitors.

Samantha Hicks won the first Gold medal in several years by a New Englander in taking the Intermediate Girls (age 15–16) race.

Earning team awards, the Granite State Flash came home with Bronze medals from the Midget Girls race.

New England Club Placings and Top Individual in Each Race Bantam Girls (15 teams) 8. Greater Lowell RR 10. Granite State Flash 32. Ahna McCusker, Fast Feet Midget Girls (17 teams) 3. Granite State Flash 24. Kate Bermingham, GSF Youth Girls (26 teams) 11. Granite State Flash 12. Waltham TC 16. Gate City Striders 12. Madeleine Berkson, Prov.Cobras Intermediate Girls (6 teams) 4. Gate City Striders 1. Samantha Hicks, GCS Young Women 23. Erica Notini, GCS Bantam Boys (21 teams) 13. Granite State Flash 15. Nashua PAL 47. Jake Scafidi, GSF Midget Boys (24 teams) 11. Waltham TC 15. Nashua PAL 16. Bradford Huskies 13. Michael Durkin, So.Shore Fireboltz Youth Boys (27 teams) 12. Granite State Flash 14. Prov.Cobras 28. Jake Grundy, PC

227 230 12:56 132 11:46 275 319 364 14:45 83 18:40 20:34 329 371 12:16 310 396 402 10:55 333 339 13:34

Intermediate Boys (9 teams) 7. Granite State Flash 152 11. Bobby Parker, Sentinel Str 16:51 Young Men (9 teams) 5. Sentinel Striders 122 11. Alexander Gallo, SS 16:21 Results of all 10 races are at www.usatf.org/events/2010/

NE TEAMS TOPS AT REGION I JO Nov 21 Burrillville RI The Region I Cross Country Championships were run over the same courses used for the New England meet. Familarity with the terrain added to the talented group of youth runners, had NE clubs and individuals taking most of the places advancing to Nationals (top three teams plus other runners in the top 20). Four girls and one boy were double NE-Region I winners, and New England teams swept the medal places in four divisions.

GIRLS Bantam 3K 1. Chloe Taylor, WTC 2. Michaela Jones, WTC 3. Alexis Bartlett, Unat 5. Keara Westover, GLRR Teams 1. Waltham TC 2. Greater Lowell RR 3. Granite State Flash Midget Girls 1. Danae Rivers, (CT) 3. Leah Brams, WTC 4. Kate Bermingham, GSF Team Scores 1. Bullet Hill (CT) 2. Granite State Flash 4. Team Run 5. Nashua Pal Cruisers 7. Waltham TC Youth Girls 1. Madeleine Berkson, PC 3. Gwenyth Winship, GSF 5. Annika Gompers, WTC

12:29 12:29 12:33 12:44 38 48 55 11:12 11:37 11:47 47 56 115 142 176 14:21 14:36 14:50

Team Scores 1. Waltham Tc 2. Granite State Flash 3. Gate City Striders 6. Team Run Intermediate Girls 1. Courtney Hawkins, GCS 2. Samantha Hicks, GCS 3. Maeve Westover, Unat 4. Kaitlin McGahie, CMS 5. Rachel Springmann, GCS Team Scores 1. Gate City Striders 2. Granite State Flash 3. Sentinel Striders Young Women 1. Erica Notini, GCS 2. Emma Duffany, GMAA 3. Katelyn Guion, GMAA Bantam Boys 1. Matthew Remigino (CT) 3. Jake Scafidi, GSF 4. Samuel Toolin, NKRec 5. Justin Carbonneau, GCS Team Scores 1. Granite State Flash 2. Nashua Pal Cruisers 4. Bradford Huskies Midget Boys 1. Connor Gralton (CT) 2. David Principe, SS 4. Michael Durkin, SSF 5. Isaac Fossas, NH Team Scores 1. Waltham TC 2. Bradford Huskies 3. Nashua Pal Cruisers 4. Granite State Flash 5. Team Run 6. Sentinel Striders Youth Boys 1. Alexander Ostberg (CT) 2. Jake Grundy, PC 3. Garrett O’Toole, Unat 5. Michal Potter, PC Team Scores 1. South Windsor Sport (CT) 2. Granite State Flash 3. Providence Cobras

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4. Nitehawks SC 6. Nashua Pal Cruisers Intermediate Boys 1. Calvin Swomley (CT) 2. Bobby Parker, SS 4. Chris Madaffari, Unat Team Scores 1. Litchfield CT 2. Granite State Flash 3. Sentinel Striders Young Men 1. Alexander Gallo, SS 3. Hayden Bunnell, GMAA 5. Patrick Butler, SS Team Scores 1. Sentinel Striders 2. Green Mountain AA

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STRONG TURNOUT AT NEW ENGLAND JUNIOR OLYMPICS Nov 14, Burrillville RI The largest New England Junior Olympic Cross Country Championships since 2005 took to the trails around Burrillville (RI) Middle School. The top three teams and individuals in the top 25 qualified for the Region I meet.

GIRLS Bantam 3K 1. Chloe Taylor, WTC 2. Keara Westover, GLRR 3. Mollie Simpson, GCS Teams 1. Waltham TC 2. Greater Lowell RR 3. Granite State Flash 4. Nashua Pal Cruisers 5. Gate City Striders 6. North Kingstown Rec Midget 3K 1. Leah Brams, WTC 2. Kate Bermingham, GSF 3. Rylee Gillen, Team Run Teams 1. Granite State Flash 2. Team Run 3. Nashua Pal Cruisers 4. Waltham TC 5. Sentinel Striders 6. Granite State Flash 7. Elm City TC 8. North Kingstown Rec 9. Gate City Striders 10. Nashua Pal Cruisers 11. Bradford Huskies Youth 4K 1. Madeleine Berkson, PC 2. Annika Gompers, WTC 3. Gwenyth Winship, GSF Teams 1. Waltham TC 2. Granite State Flash 3. Gate City Striders 4. Team Run 5. Granite State Flash 6. Sentinel Striders 7. Waltham TC-B Intermediate 5K 1. Courtney Hawkins, GCS 2. Cassandra Wright, GCS 3. Rachel Springmann, GCS Teams 1. Gate City Striders

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2. Granite State Flash 3. Sentinel Striders Young Women 5K 1. Erica Notini, GCS 2. Alyssa Lombardi, GCS 3. Meghan Gillis, GSF BOYS Bantam 3K 1. Samuel Toolin, NKRec 2.Calvin Perkins, WTC 3. Justin Carbonneau, GCS Teams 1. Granite State Flash 2. Nashua Pal Cruisers-A 3. Bradford Huskies 4. Gate City Striders 5. Nashua Pal Cruisers-B 6. Greater Lowell RR Midget 3K 1. David Principe, SS 2. Michael Durkin, SSF 3. Christian Herlihy, WTC Teams 1. Waltham TC 2. Team Run 3. Nashua Pal Cruisers 4. Bradford Huskies-A 5. Granite State Flash 6. Sentinel Striders 7. Gate City Striders 8. Bradford Huskies-B 9. Granite State Flash 10. Nashua Pal Cruisers Youth 4K 1. Garrett O’Toole, Unat 2. Jake Grundy, PC 3. Michael Potter, PC Teams 1. Granite State Flash 2. Providence Cobras 3. Team Run 4. Nashua Pal Cruisers 5. Granite State Flash 6. Sentinel Striders 7. Gate City Striders 8. Nashua Pal Cruisers 9. Waltham TC 10. Granite State Flash Intermediate 5K 1. Dage Minors, GMAA 2. Colin Tierney, Unat 3. Adam Vargas, GSF Teams 1. Granite State Flash 2. Green Mountain AA 3. Sentinel Striders Young Men 5K 1. Alexander Gallo, SS 2. Hayden Bunnell, GMAA 3. Benjamin Bunnell, GMAA Teams 1. Sentinel Striders 2. Green Mountain AA

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and several challenging hills to get to the finish line. Almost 1,400 youth in grades 5 through 8—nearly double the finishers of year one— covered the circuit in three grade-based races (5–6, 7, 8) and the team championship race.

The races were open to public, parochial, private, and charter school runners whether they had a formal team or not, as well as to those who are home-schooled.

Both team winners were repeaters from 2009—the girls of Diamond from Lexington, and the boys from R.J. Grey of Acton-Boxborough—but the remaining trophy winners were all to the podium. Fastest individual times both came from the championship race, though all races had deep fields from front to back.

The meet plans to return to Tewksbury.

The only issue of the day was how to deal with parking the many additional vehicles at the site this year!

Middle school meet finisher numbers also increased at the events held in Connecticut and New Hampshire—one of the oldest state middle school meets in the country at 37 years old, directed by Larry Martin of Londonderry all those years. Such increases in participation are good news for the future of cross country in the area.

Race Winners Girls Grade 5-6: Alexandria Madamba, Melican (Northboro) 11:10 7: Leah Brams, Chenery (Belmont) 10:44 8: Sophia Collins, Bromfield (Harvard) 10:48 Team: Sonya Jampel, F.A.Day-Newton, 10:30 Teams: 1. Diamond (Lexington) 69 2. Hale (Stow) 74 3. Hanson (Hanson) 127 Boys Grade 5-6: Jacob Seavey, Hunking-Haverhill 10:35 7: Hersh Gupta, Diamond-Lexington 10:11 8: Alcy Torres, Wellesley 9:41 Team: McLean Sherrin, Curtis-Sudbury 9:24 Teams: 1. R.J. Grey (Acton) 33 2. Clarke (Lexington) 144 3. Quabbin (Barre) 148

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MASS. MIDDLE SCHOOL XC GROWS Nov 6, Tewksbury MA The second annual Massachusetts State Middle School Invitational experienced no “sophomore jinx” with the meet moving to the Tewksbury town fields this year. Runners on the good spectator course—about two-thirds visible—had to contend with a few slick spots

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American Record 10,000 Meter 26:59.60

American Record High Jump, 2.05m, (2X)

American Record 5,000 Meter 12:54.12 American Record 3,000 Meter 7:29.00

American Record 110 Meter Hurdle (2X) 12.89

Mountain/Ultra/Trail MOUNTAIN GOATS A special thank you to the Mount Washington Auto Road for continuing the tradition of providing a lottery bypass to the Mt. Washington Race for those who complete all six races in the Mountain Circuit. They have again committed to providing the 2011 Mountain Goats—those running all six series races— a bypass to the 2012 MWRR.

BENWAY WINS NE ULTRA CHAMPIONSHIP Nov 13, Warwick RI How much distance can be covered in 6 hours? That was the question for 64 runners who lined up for the RI 6-Hour, the USATF–NE 2010 Ultra Championship, run over rolling, certified 2.7+-mile loop through Warwick’s City Park. The first male covered 16 laps, or 43.2192 miles, as did the first female. But with the faster time for those total laps, Karen Benway (Warwick RI/Tuesday Night Turtles) was the overall winner, 5:44:51 to 5:48:05 for men’s winner Michael Carroll (Millville MA). Benway passed the marathon in 3:22:48 and 50K in 4:00:01, both in third position, before moving to the lead in the final stages, averaging a 7:59/mile pace.

Thanks to race director Bob Jackman and the TNT for organizing the event, Rhode Island’s only Ultra race.

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Karen Benway was the overall winner at the USATF-NE Ultra Championship.

NE CHAMPIONSHIP MEDALISTS Women: 1. Karen Benway, Warwick RI/Tuesday Night Turtles, 43.2192 miles/7:59 pace 2. Sarah Thomas, Providence RI, 37.8168 miles Men-Open 1. Michael Carroll, Millville MA, 43.2192 miles 5:48:05/8:03 pace 2. Matthew Manney, Reading MA, 37.8168 miles/8:59 pace 3. Jason Paganelli, Stoughton MA, 37.8168 miles/9:10 pace Men-Masters 1. Carroll 2. Manney 3. Seth Roberts, Longmeadow MA, 37.8168 miles/9:23 pace The NE Ultra Championship will vary in distance from 50K through a long, timed event in future years, based on the event selected. The 2011 event is not yet determined, but will take place in the fall.

BLAKE HELPS USA TEAM TO WORLD SILVER The US men’s team took the Silver medal at the 26th World Mountain Running Championships in Kamnik, Slovenia on Sept. 5. New England Mountain Running champ Eric Blake (BAA) finished 27th overall and was 4th scorer for the USA squad. It was the US

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team’s best team performance ever. USATF–NE Mountain/Ultra/Trail chair Paul Kirsch served as team manager on the trip.

NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND-UP USA Trail Marathon Nov 6, Ashland OR The Lithonia Loop race featured 9,000 feet of elevation gain through the 26.2 miles. Overall winner was Max King of Bend OR, timed in 2:41:24.

New Englanders: 10. Dave Dunham, CMS/Ward Hill MA,3:03:25, 1st 45-49; 13. Tim Van Orden, CMS/Bennington VT, 3:08:03; 23. Joseph Clark, CMS/Grantham NH, 3:30:34, 3rd 45-49.

USA 100-Mile Trail Race July 31, Willoughby Hills OH Local runners pulled in a pair of age division bronze medals. Jack Pilla (52, Charlotte VT) covered the century in 16:22:54, while Larissa Abramiuk (41, Wayland MA) ran the distance in 19:15:09.

USA 24-Hour Ultra Sept. 18–19, Cleveland OH Newton Baker (68, Montpelier VT) was top M65–69 with a distance of 90.075 miles in the day. Overall winner was Serge Arbona, Baltimore MD, with 156.48975 miles.

USA 50-Mile Oct. 16, Boalsburg PA Jacquelyn Jackman (Warwick RI) took a Bronze medal at the US 50-Mile Championship, covering almost double the marathon distance in 7:38:32. Winner Devon Crosby-Helms (San Francisco) ran 6:28:44.

Bob Jackman (Warwick RI) covered the 50 miles in 7:14:31, good for 8th place in the championship won

by Todd Braje (Arcata CA) in 5:43:19. Eric Winn (Charlestown RI, 55) was 25th in 10:05:43.

The 2011 US 50K Championship runs March 6, in nearby Lloyd Harbor, Long Island, NY. www.newyorkultrarunning.org

The 2011 New England Mountain Circuit Schedule 5/21 Northfield Mountain Northfield, MA 10.3K New England Trail Championships 5/28 Wachusett Mountain (4.3 Miles) Princeton, MA 6/5 Pack Monadnock (10 Miles) Wilton to Temple, NH 6/26 Cranmore Hill Climb North Conway, NH 12 km USA & New England Mountain Champs 7/3 Loon Mountain Race (5.7 Miles) Lincoln, NH 7/10 Ascutney Mt. Challenge (3.8 Miles) Windsor, VT The Cranmore Hill race will also serve as the USA Mountain Championship. The USA World Mountain team will be selected entirely from that event.

2011 USATF – NEW ENGLAND

INDOOR TRACK & FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS

Sunday, February 20, 2011 Gordon Track Facility Harvard University North Harvard Street, Allston (Boston) MA Registration: 10:00 a.m. Events: 10:30 a.m.

NOTE: Harvard charges a parking fee – so carpool!

ENTRY PROCEDURE / FEES Received through February 16: (Please enter by 2/16) $12 for first event, $5 for each additional event up to 3 total On meet day: $20 for first event, $10 for each additional event.

Registration closes at 12:00 pm for all meet day entry Team fees for large teams; request team form NO MEET DAY ENTRY in HURDLES / VAULT / WEIGHT! RELAYS: Clubs/schools may enter men’s and women’s relays at no charge if 2 or more athletes are entered individually. $10 / relay otherwise.

All entry fees are non-refundable.

USATF MEMBERSHIP Open athletes must have 2011 USATF membership.

Exception: College/prep school athletes entered by their school do not need membership.

Please obtain membership prior to meet day. $30 Adult age 19+, $20 Youth 18-and-under.

Checks payable to: USATF-NE Mail to: USATF-New England P.O. Box 1905, Brookline MA 02446 Pre-entry deadline - Wed. February 16, 5:00 pm www.usatfne.org/track

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS TRACK Women followed by men unless noted.

Masters(co-ed) Follow Men. Fast sections first EVENTS MAY RUN 10 min AHEAD OF SCHEDULE 11:00 am 5000 meter, Women, 19:30 limit 11:20 am 5000 meter, Men, 16:30 time limit 11:40 am 3000 meter race walk men and women combined, 20:00 time limit 12 Noon 60m Hurdles (timed final W /ScholasticB / Men) 12:15 pm Mile (W / M) 1:00 pm 60 meters (timed finals W / M / Masters) 1:30 pm 400 meters (blocks for heats 1-2 only) 2:00 pm 800 meters (W / M / Masters) 2:25 pm 200 meters (blocks for heats 1-2 only) W/M/Mast 3:00 pm 3000 meters (W / M) 4x400 meters Distance Medley Relay (1 race W/M) FIELD Note the minimum for measuring after first fair attempt 10:30 am Scholastic Boys & Masters Men Weight 11:00 am Pole Vault. (Women and Men combined) Group A – opening height 8’ - followed by Group B – opening height 11’0 All vaulters check in at 11; no men may open below 12’) 11:30 am Weight Throw (Women, then Men) Minimum measurement 35’ To follow Shot Put (Women/Men) (Min.measure 28’/34’) 11:30 am Long Jump (Women/Men) (Min. measure 15’) To follow Triple Jump (Women/Men) 12:15 pm High Jump Men first, open 5’10”; Women 4'10" Masters Only Events: Co-Ed: 60, 200, 800, LJ, WT Masters should note above where they will compete in relation to the open events st Masters Long jump - 4 jumps as the1 flight of Men’s LJ !! office@usatfne.org

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ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND WAIVER: I understand that competing in track and field is a potentially dangerous event. In consideration of accepting this entry into the USATF-New England Indoor Track & Field Championships, I hereby for myself, my heirs, executors and administrators waive and release any and all rights and claims for damages I may have against USATF, USATF-New England, its employees, agents, officers, Harvard University and its Athletic Department, sponsors, volunteers and their representatives, successors and assigns for any and all injuries suffered by me in said event, or as a result of my travel to and from the competition. I attest and certify that I am physically fit and have sufficiently trained for the competition. I acknowledge that my entry fee is non-refundable, including if the event is canceled.

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Congratulations to the New England association coaches who completed the 8-day-long USATF Level II Coaching Education program at Villanova last summer: Joanne Dow (U.New Hampshire), Endurance; William Feldman (Emmanuel) Boston MA, Endurance; Daniel Flynn (Lesley College) Endurance; Christopher Flynn (Worcester State) Jumps; James Lemieux (Worcester State) Throws; Chris Mitchell (Mansfield Athletics) Jumps; Brandon Newbould (Phillips Exeter) Endurance; Sean O’Brien (Westfield St) SprintsHurdles-Relays; Benjamin Raphelson (Smith) Endurance; Patrick Swett (UMass Lowell) Lowell MA, Jumps; Neal White (Franklin MA), SprintsHurdles-Relays; Darcy Wilson (UMass) Throws.

USATF LEVEL II YOUTH RUN

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The first-ever USATF Youth Level II school was held following the Junior Olympic National Championships in Sacramento CA in August.

Not quite as intense or in-depth as the full Level II, but the focus was on youth athletics from bantam age up through age 15.

Attending from New Enland were Larry Libow (Springfield MA, Y-Speed/Springfield HS) and Joe Tranchita (Waltham MA, Waltham TC/Newton North HS).

NATIONAL NCAA DIVISION III WOMEN’S COACH OF THE YEAR: Voice in Your Head

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This is get up and hit the road, you can do better, nice job and nice butt, and want to go again tomorrow? all wrapped up into one.

This is the voice inside your head telling you your pace, time, distance, and calories burned. This is boosting up with a PowerSong. This is listening to top coaches and athletes like Lance Armstrong pushing you.

(Hint: listen to Lance.)

Terry Aldrich, Middlebury Having announced his retirement earlier in the year, Middlebury coach Terry Aldrich bid a fond farewell to the coaching ranks by leading

Outdoor Track 121–6 record, 10 conference championships, one state title Indoor Track Indoor Track 136–4 record, 13 conference titles, one all-state and 6 class B titles. National HS Distance Medley Relay Record, 2000 Cross Country Grew program for 6 to over 100 youth runners, and amassed nearly 200 consecutive wins

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• Darragh Ellerson, adminstrator and club contact for Central Vermont Runners since, well, USATF started as The Athletics Congress/USA in the 1980s, has stepped back to give more attention to family matters. At age 80, her longterm service to the sport in the Green Mountain State is much appreciated.

• The White Mountain Milers celebrated the club’s 25th anniversary in 2010.

• The USA Track & Field Foundation awarded one of 14 youth grants for 2010 to Narragansett Running Association. Its youth program draws several hundred a night for 2 months during the summer.

Steve Vaitones

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his team to another national team title. For Middlebury, its hard-fought 8-point victory over Washington MO brought the squad their sixth NCAA Div. III women’s cross country title within a span of 11 seasons. Earlier in the fall, Middlebury won a third-straight NCAA New England region title.

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New Balance Boston coach Kevin Curtin, shown with his winning USA 5K Championship women's team, is the new coach at Bentley University.

COACHING EDUCATION/CLUBS The club had its first USATF–NE champ with Yassin Zaimiin at last summer’s outdoor track championship 1500 meter race. The five-member coaching staff are all Level I-certified. Samir Hossaini (former 400m hurdle champ from Morocco) holds international coaching certificates and both El Miloudi Nakkachi (World Cross Country, 1992, Morocco) and Salah Talib (World Cross, 2000, Algeria) have international competitive experience.

We look forward to the successes of Momentum AC in the coming years.

New Clubs for 2010: Cohannet XC, Taunton MA Bayside Runner, Plymouth MA Fast Feet RC, Central Falls RI FuelBelt RT, Barrington RI Island TF, Portsmouth RI Thor’s Stone AC, Lebanon NH Mt. Mansfield TC, Richmond VT Fitness Together, N.Attleboro MA Reflex TC, Amherst MA Norton Team Endurance, Bedford MA Momentum AC, Revere MA

Steve Vaitones

New Members for 2011 to Date: Dover Sherborn RC, Sherborn MA Lone Pine TC, Charlotte VT Walpole TC, Walpole MA Gateway RC, Wareham MA Bay State Test, Boston Max Potential Racing, Salem MA The full list of USATF–NE member clubs is at www.usatfne.org/links

PROFILE - MOMENTUM AC

The Revere MA–based club looks to become a club for the area’s youth and open athletes interested in competing locally, regionally, and nationally. An experienced coaching staff aims to promote sportsmanship and teamwork through efficient coaching, learning experience, and fun. They look to organize some events as well.

The coaches and administrators of Momentum AC at their club opening celebration

INDOOR TRACK & FIELD SCHEDULE

Full schedule and links to entry forms is at www.usatfne.org/track JANUARY 2011 23 Greater Boston TC Inv (CO,OP) Harvard U., Boston MA Full open schedule, many masters events. www.gbtc.org 23 Sugarloaf Mt AC Development Meet Smith College, Northampton MA 4:30 p.m., www.sugarloafmac.org 413.586.0687 28 104th Millrose Games Madison Square Garden, NYC www.millrose-games.com 28-29 Terrier Classic, Boston U. www.goterriers.com/sports/w-track/ 30 Waltham TC Youth Devel. Meet Waltham MA, Ages 8-14, 4:00 p.m. www.walthamtrackclub.com jtranchita@verizon.net 30 USATF East Region New England Masters Championship Providence RI, Sun, Full schedule www.usatfne.org/track office@usatfne.org, 617.566.7600 FEBRUARY 2011 2 CCRI Youth meets Lincoln RI, 6 p.m. (Wed) Ages 9-18 Running only. gcornell@ccri.edu 5 Boston Indoor Games Reggie Lewis Center, Boston, 5:30 p.m.

World level meet, a sell-out every year www.bostonindoorgames.com 617.536.7030

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New Hampshire HS Division I, II, III Dartmouth College BU Valentine’s Invite www.goterriers.com/sports/w-track Vermont HS State Champs Norwich, VT Northeast Indoor Youth Classic Boston MA www.needhamtrack.org 781.444.8499 New England Collegiate Division III Women @ M.I.T, Men @ Tufts Atlantic 10 Collegiate Champs at URI America East Collegiate Champs at Boston U Rhode Island HS State Meet Providence Career & Technical HS Track USATF NEW ENGLAND OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPS Harvard U, Boston MA, Full schedule www.usatfne.org/track, 617.566.7600 office@usatfne.org Reggie Lewis Center Youth Meet Boston MA, 10 a.m., age 8-16 www.usatfne.org/track office@usatfne.org 617.566.7600 New England Intercollegiate Championships at Boston U. Massachusetts All State HS Championship, Boston USATF NATIONAL INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS, Albuquerque NM www.usatf.org

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Maine USATF Championships U. of Maine, Orono ME www.meusatf.org

MARCH 2011 2 CCCRI Youth meet 6 p.m. Lincoln RI (Wed) age 9-18. Running only. gcornell@ccri.edu 4 New England HS Championships Reggie Lewis Center, Boston MA (Fri), 5-10 p.m.

4-6 USATF NATIONAL MASTERS INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS Albuquerque NM, Ages 30+ www.usatf.org 11-13 National Scholastic Indoor Championships New York City Armory www.nationalscholastic.org 18-19 37th Annual Mass State Track Coaches Assn. Clinic Marlborough MA www.mstca.org EARLY 2011 OUTDOOR DATES June 12 NE Open Championship Regis College June 18 NE Junior Olympics Fitchburg State U. July World Masters Championships Sacramento CA

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