Washington DC- The GSTC has around thirty Rutgers students who are members. Some are sprinters, some are distance runners; some come every day to run with the group... others come once a week. That said, Dan Teichmann (attached, racing NJ-USATF 8k xc race last month) , the RU-GSTC men's team captain, is having a career best season- thanks to his consistent training and ability to balance both his academics (he's pre-business) and his running. A tall order for a college student, but alas- Mr. Teichmann is proving anything is possible.
In a final tune-up for next weekend's NJ-USATF 10 Mile Championship, Dan placed 4th out of- get this- 10,150 runners, finishing in 53:14. Rolling through the 10k at 35:55, he averaged an impressive 5:43 a mile for 9.3 miles! This performance makes him now a favorite for a top ten finish at next week's final NJ-USATF championship event, as the Gold seek the 2011 NJ-USATF team title- a first for the club.
The DeCarlos Race Vegas Rock-n-Roll Half
Las Vegas- After texting them for some results, I impatiently scoured the Internet for results after not hearing back. After a closer look, no wonder there has been no word back- the race started at 5:30pm- or 8:30 Jersey time. Well, as we are eating dinner this evening, GSTC'ers Rob and Meghan DeCarlo are out racing a half in Vegas. We wish them well....and we hope that they didn't decide to run the Stiletto Dash instead. We are not making this up: http://runrocknroll.competitor.com/las-vegas.
(just got a text: Rob PR'ed for ten mile, and Meghan...went out too hard :( )
Road Relays II: Find Your Partner ASAP!
New Brunswick- The Garden State Track Club has officially announced the details on the second annual Road Relays. And, much like last year, it's like the prom all over again, with runners partnering up to take their best shot at enjoying the start of the spring racing season. For those that don't know, each team runs a 10k total, with each runner racing a 5k that is split up into two 1.55 mile legs. So Runner A runs 1.55m, hands off to Runner B who runs 1.55 miles...etc. This is, indeed, one of the East Coast's most unique races...and it's hosted by the GSTC.
This year, there are a few new twists. First, the number of divisions have been expanded; new ones include sibling, sorority/fraternity, and more master's divisions. Second, the Greater Philadelphia Track Club (GPTC) has officially accepted our challenge, so much like Central Park TC in November, they will be trekking up to New Brunswick to mix it up with the GSTC. Bring it on, we say...bring it on.
Rumor has it that legendary Jeff Perrella has teamed up with half miler Tony Harris just a few days ago. While this means the all-time course record set by GSTC's Mike Obsuth and Hedolis Jaquez is in serious jeopardy, who knows if other teams form to challenge them. Who will rising GSTC star Cheyenne Ogletree team up with to break the open women's relay record? Will the records in the Rutgers categories go down with Mel Bandler, Zach Spiegel, Ryan Vance, etc. toeing the line? Event details below....
http://raceforum.com/02/roadrelay.pdf Props to team artist Mike Dixon for spicing up the event's logo!
Chuckles Loses to Racewalker in Jingle Bell 5k
Metuchen- The heckling has already started, as yours truly lost a jingle bell 5k (in his own hometown, nonetheless) this morning to...a race walker. Now look, before you hit respond and douse me the Haterade, this guy has qualified for the Olympic Trials in the race walk, and I did move into a new apartment for six heavy-lifting hours the day before. With any luck, after warming down with him, he may be wearing black and gold soon....so all is not lost.
Brussard, Sylvester Win Sprinter Time Trial
Metuchen- Alan Broussard won the 300m time trial yesterday (35.24), and Andre Sylvester won the 150m (16.84) as the sprint crew made final preparations yesterday for their indoor season opener at Manhattan College's Brother Jasper Invitational. Upstart Tony Harris, after a breakthrough cross country fall season, will try his hand in the mile for the first time, while his teammates will target the 400, 800, and 4x400 relay. Matt Sunga, the 2010 Golden West Champion in the long jump (23-8) will also make his debut for the GSTC, as will a host of others. See the time trial results, along with the 4x400 lineups, below!
Team Runs This Week
New Brunswick- Monday-Thursday 5:30 @ Rutgers Student Center; 4:30 @ RSC.
GSTC Approaches Biggest Weekend in 2011
Why is that? On Thursday, six runners (Jeff Perrella, Adin Mickle, Chris Heibell, Mike Dixon, Mark Del Monaco, and Mike Anis) board a plane to Seattle for Saturday's Club National Cross Country Championships. On Saturday, numerous GSTC'ers will hit the roads for the Big Chill 5k at Rutgers, while the sprint crew jam up to NYC for their season opener. And Sunday, of course, is the Grand Finale 10 Miler, where both men and women will be fielding a full scoring team. For the men, the stakes are high: if we beat Sneaker Factory, we win the 2011 NJ-USATF team title. If we don't....they win it.
This Week in Training
Distance
Our coach, Chris Tafelski, is currently flying home from Oregon after his Westfield Blue Devils placed 22nd at the high school national championships. He won't arrive home until midnight, so the week's plan will come tomorrow. What he did say, over text message from the West Coast, was Monday's run should be a recovery one with the regular strides afterward.
Sprints
After an outstanding time trial, we'll put in a solid day of volume on Monday, then come back Wednesday with an alactic session to sharpen for Saturday. Details on departure time, etc. will be shared at Wednesday's workout.
Monday: 5 x (3x150 @ 800m pace) walk 50m rest; walk lap/set. Hurdle mobility.
Tuesday: LIFT. 16 x 50m (stride 50m, walk 50m) stride, full warm up and down.
Wednesday 3 x (30, 40, 50, 60) acceleration mechanics. Open hand offs.
Thursday: light LIFT. 10x100 stride, full warm up and down.
Friday: OFF
Saturday: RACE @ Manhattan College.
Sunday: 5 minutes recovery run; 4x100 stride; 5 minutes recovery run.
Saturday 4x400 Relays (in running order: lead-off to anchor)
A: Ricardo, Alan, Duval, Mike
B: Arvid, Tyler, Mark, Tony
C: Jaris, Christian, Daniel, Andre
D: Ky, Jason, Norbert, Reggie
Results: Saturday's 300m/150m Time Trial
35.24/ 19.97 Alan
36.06/ 17.01 Mike
36.39/ 17.18 Ricardo
37.15/ 17.18 Duval
37.18/ 18.01 Tyler
37.22/ 17.25 Mark
37.33/ 17.18 Arvid
37.30/ 17.53 Christian
37.66/ 16.84 Andre
37.76/ 17.77 Wismith
37.92/ 17.85 Jaris
38.28/ 17.47 Gleb
38.00/ 17.14 Daniel
38.59/ 17.97 Tony
38.84/ LJ'ed Jason
39.16/ 18.83 Reggie
39.76/ 18.69 Norbert
39.76/ 18.58 Eric
40.38/ 18.26 Ky
40.40/ 20.20 Zak
40.69/18.69 Brian
45.46/ 20.56 Quanisha
45.56/ 21.07 Ataysia
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