Tuesday, June 12, 2012

(6/11-17): College Ave Mile + Golden League Grand Prix 4x400

Hundreds Tear Up NB Streets in College Ave Mile
New Brunswick- In its inaugural year, nearly two hundred runners pounded the streets of New Brunswick--including athletes from New York City, Philadelphia, Maryland, New Foundland, and Delaware.  The fastest time of the day, 4:22.15, was from Christian Hesch--a Californian who ran 3:58.68 at Falmouth last year.
 
In total, 6 runners broke 4:30, 17 broke 4:50, 25 broke 5:00, and 80 broke 6:00.
 
In the elite women's race, GSTC's Jamie Liberti outran teammate Cheyenne Ogletree by a slim 5:15.23 - 5:16.75 margin, with Alyssa Douma just two steps behind in 5:20.32.  In the elite men's race, GSTC legend Jeff Perrella was outleaned by Hesch, 4:22.19 - 4:22.94.  Just behind them was a thrilling finish, as one secod separated three GSTC'ers: Chris Heibell (4:25.10), Tony Harris (4:25.18), Ken Goglas (4:25.28).  After MIG Tahlief Jackson (4:28.76) and Princeton native Cole Crosby (4:32.28) rolled in, yet another pack of gold were separated by one second: Andrew Capizzi (4:35.35), Tim Morgan (4:35.73), and Adin Mickle (4:35.85). 
 
Watch the exciting photo-finish, with the golden voice of the GSTC Mike Brito calling the play-by-play here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JyQrjSSmUIo&feature=plcp.
 
Several GSTC athletes won their heat, including:
 
A legion of GSTC'ers ran, including Chris Schneider (4:36), Tyler Foss (4:48), Zak Martins (4:52), Norbert Kuter (4:58), James Lothian (5:00/ GSTC debut), Jeremy Stratton (5:15/3rd Master's Elite), Kristin Cupido (5:43/4th Elite Women), Mike Habib (7:54), Megan McGlynn (7:58), Prudence Jones (8:15), Amy Denholtz (8:22), Mike Gurzo (6:02), Pete Klapsogeorge (6:04), Brian Dennis (5:54), Cristella Larosa (6:20), Hedolis Jaquez (5:07), Jaris Rousseau (5:07), Alex Fowlie (5:09), Joe Ambrosio (5:11), Mark Parisen (5:14), Ashwin Anantharaman (5:16), Ken Walsh (5:20), Rob DeCarlo (5:19), Ken Huryk (5:22), Steve Bonica (5:26), Jason Gulya (5:25), Arvid Pansanjan (5:34), Keith Anacker (5:38), Meghan DeCarlo (5:56)
 
 
 
GSTC 4x400 Competes in IAAF Diamond League Grand Prix
Icahn Stadium, NYC- Hours before competing in one of the world's most competitive track and field meets, the IAAF Golden League adidas Grand Prix, the Garden State Track Club saw and met numerous American Olympians soon to compete, including 100m American record holder Tyson Gay.
 
However, the race was marred with controversy, as the eight team field was lined up for an in-lane start until the Shore AC team jumped on the track just minutes before the gun went off.  They missed the final call due to only having three athletes, and a SAC coach was asking high school and college coaches for one final athlete to complete their relay.  They finally found someone, and jumping on the track without hip numbers, forced race officials to make it a scratch, shoulder-to-shoulder start with nine teams now lining up.
 
This did not bode well for GSTC lead-off Marquis Cole, as he only mustered a 51.3 lead-off due to the heavy bumping at the start.  Once free from the crowd, the MIG ran well: Ricky Garcia (48.5/PR), Mike Brito (49.3), and Tony Harris (48.8/PR).  They finished 6th of 9 teams in 3:18.89.
 
 
Heibell Runs 3:50 at Distance Festival
West Chester, PA:  Chris Heibell ran the second fastest 1500m of his career Saturday night, running 3:50.95 at the PA Distance Festival at West Chester HS.  He finished 7th out of 11 in the elite men's 1500m.  This equates to roughly a 4:08 mile, explaining his third place finish at the College Ave Mile the next day.
 
 
USATF Awards GSTC $1,500 Youth Grant
Tom Jackovic and Patty Hogan announced winners Monday morning via email, stating  "I am pleased to inform you that the USA Track & Field Foundation has awarded a $1,500 Youth Programs grant to your club. This grant is intended to support your organization's pursuit of excellence in the sport of track and field. The check will be mailed by the end of this month." The GSTC charity, Essays 4 Equipment, was the primary part of this year's application, as the collecting and distributing of used running gear for low-income NJ youth has now been a year-long club endeavor.
 
Quotes of the Week
"If you ever pass me in a race again while having a conversation, I'm just going to trip you."  -Steve Bonica, to Ashwin Anantharaman and Ken Walsh, as they tempoed their mile race past him.       
 
"By the way- best idea EVER."  -Christian Hesch, elite men's winner, pointing to the College Ave Mile headband
 
"Where did Christian Hesch come from?  He's legit!"  -Chris Heibell
 
"Next year, a night race with a beer garden in the Rutgers parking lot is gonna be very doable and the way to go."  -Owner of The Olive Branch
 
Tim Morgan Award
We think it's more funny than TMA-worthy, but Timmy is hounding us for this nomination, so here goes.  Last week, Chris Schneider won the 5k on the track, outkiciking teammates Morgan and Mickle.  Instead of barreling down the final 100m, he slowed for water at the water stop with 50m to go, sipped some, threw the cup away, and finished the final several meters.  Guess he just couldn't wait another ten seconds...
 
 
Amy Award
We considered thanking the dozens upon dozens of people who helped make the College Ave Mile happen, but we decided that would just be a laborious task resulting in forgetting people and not doing their efforts justice.  Instead, a big thank you to the many club members who helped give out ,medals, set up the course, cleaned it up, promoted at other events, attended planning meetings....the list goes on and on.  There is a huge buzz around the state regrading this race, and this wouldn't be possible if it weren't for the tireless hours of support maqny members provided.   
 
 
Team Runs
Team runs will resume next week in New Brunswick and on the weekend in various locations. 
 
 
This Week in Training
Distance
We're gearing up for the President's Cup!  After this week, we take a break for awhile and starting building for the fall.  So top off the tank this week - less is more.  You want to get to Sunday feeling fresh and fast.
Monday - recovery runs
Tuesday - comfortable run + 4-6x80m strides
Wednesday - Groove on race pace!  1x1200, 1xmile, 1x800, 1x600 at 5k race pace with equal rest, followed by 4x200 at mile pace
Thursday - super east 40-60 mins
Friday - 4x400 at 3k pace with equal recovery, then go 2x200 at 800 pace.
Saturday - comfortable run + strides
Sunday - Shakeout
Monday - race!  President's Cup!
 
Sprints
Monday  5:30 @ HP - 8x200 (32,31,30,29,28,27,26,25)
Tuesday  400: gentle warm up, 8x100, warm down   800: 40min recovery run
Wednesday  5:30 @ Highland Park HS  400: 150 (@400m), 100 (@300m), 2x75 (@200m):  800: 300 (@800), 3x100 (@400)
Thursday  400: 10x50 easy stride ; 800: 30min easy run
Friday  OFF, or easy strides/jogging
Saturday    RACE @ NJ INTERNATIONAL INVITATIONAL
Sunday   400: 10x100 easy; 800: 60min medium long run
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