(5/27-6/2): College Ave Mile Less Than Two Weeks Away! (oh, and some great weekend results!!!)

GSTC Weekly Email: On Time, As Always

First Things First

It.  Is.  Time.  Two weeks to go, 74 people signed up already, use your code, get pumped for the dunk tank...rumble relay...dueling DJs. 

Sign up now, punk, before we send Timmy Morgan over to your house!!!!  Oh, and College Ave Mile beach balls will be the prize for the festival games this year....

  

Second thing's second, we have a track meet at West Chester on Friday.  Please email us if interested!

Team Runs=Fun

Tuesday          Distance:  5:30 track workout (Rutgers Student Center)

Wednesday    Beach Enclave: 6:00pm track workout (Point Boro HS track)

                          Distance: 6:15 Morristown Running Company (Morristown)

                          Tracksters: 5:30 track workout (HPHS)

Thursday         Team run: 5:30 at RSC (NB)

                           North Enclave: 6:30 at Montville HS

Friday               Team run: 4:30 at RSC (NB)

                           Track meet @ West Chester

Saturday         Distance: 9:30 Morristown Running Company (Morristown)

Sunday            TEAM RUN IN MORRISTOWN.  Brunch to follow!!!!

                          9:00am Loantaka Park @ 435 South St. Morristown 

COLLEGE AVE MILE UPDATE

It's just TWO WEEKS away!!!

As you all know, we're offering a $200 cash bonus for the GSTC member who signs up the most runners using their personalized code.  Don't have one?  Email us...we'll give you one!

Here are the leaders as of Sunday evening, 5/19:

5- Mike Anis

4- Karen Auteri

2- Alison Dublinski

2- Erin Blum

2- Rob DeCarlo

1- Kevin Ivanov

1- Jeff Perrella

1- Jeff Blough

1- Steve Mennitt

1- Kelly Polisin

6- UNITE Expo Team (Amy, Dave F, Cathy, Erin H, Michele, Tim, Courtney C, Steve M, Portia)

4- NJ Marathon Expo Team (Amy D, Brian H, Chelsea, Sarah F, Prudence, Erin B)

Here are the towns of registered runners thus far:

Highland Lakes, New Brunswick, Westfield, Bedminster, Mount Laurel, San Jose (CA), Basking Ridge, Morristown, Franklin Park, Staten Island, Cranford, Flushing,  Bloomfield, Manhattan, Piscataway, Bridgewater, Spotswood, Hillsborough, Howell, Summit, Fair Haven, Bergenfield, Creskill, Rutherford, Union, Princeton, Fair Lawn, Ewing

Team Names Thus Far:

Team Hallsome, Chupacabras, Kickin Asphalt, Hot Cross Buns, The Girls, Rainbow Unicorns, The Mega Powers, Robin, Pino, Townsie, NjGirls2013, Team Chemistry, Donald Duck's Feet, JDog, Sadlowski, Blumettes, Will Run for Food, R2D2, Two Peeps

Gold Star by Ashwin Anantharaman

Timothy Byrne

Tim is a new member of Garden State Track Club as he joins our ever growing Weights team. A former athlete of Rob DeCarlo he attended Don Bosco Prep where he threw shot and disc. He joined GSTC after the recruiting efforts of Mr.DeCarlo and wanted to help GSTC win the National Title next month!!! He has prs of 16.36m for shot and 49.06m for Disc. Before he throws at meets he visualizes the throws he wants during the competition and doesn't let his big throws out during his warm up. Outside of throwing he is a powerlifter, a big eater and a skeet shooter. 

Pramada Sharma

Pramada joined GSTC last week with the desire to become more involved with the sport of running. She is looking to lose weight and gain fitness back while running with our club. In 2006 she trained for the half marathon with Asha Team and now is looking to become more competitive by training with GSTC. Outside of running she loves biking, yoga, swimming,skiing, bowling, and dancing. I am sure after the experience with GSTC running will be number 1 on her list. 

Weekend Results

Ogletree, Douma Go 1-2 in Ridgewood Mile

Ridgewood- Cheyenne Ogletree and Alyssa Douma went 1-2 in the open women's mile at the Ridgewood 5k/10k races this weekend, running 4:59 and 5:07, respectively.  Alyson Dublinksi (5th/5:25) and Andrew Capizzi (5th/4:41) both raced it after running a previous race earlier in the day.  Both top times eclipse the former club record of 5:15, set by Jamie Liberti in last year's College Ave Mile, as Dublinski's is now #4.

Men's 40s Finish 9th Out of 15th in 10k GP Race

Ridgewood- The men's master's 40s team finished 9th overall of 15th teams at Monday's Grand Prix 10k Team Championship.  Marty Doherty lead the group with a fine 38:03 finish, good for 42nd overall.  From there, Eric Davis (41:29) Don Weise (42:07), Brian Harris (42:29), Peter Auteri (45:12), and Fran Beideman (45:27) rolled in.  Unfortunately, the group was just one 50s guy away from fielding both a 40s and a 50s team.  This was an all-time PR for Harris, who has had an incredibly busy racing schedule this fall.  

4x400 Finishes 3rd at Adidas Diamond League Grand Prix

NYC- It was windy, cold, and pouring rain Saturday morning, but the GSTC 4x400 still ran their fastest time of the season.  An improvement over last year's 5th place finish, the quartet of Kevin Perrson, George Erazo, Kaseem Jackson, and Tony Harris clocked in at 3:18.44.  We'd love to give you some splits, but with this video job, consider yourself lucky if you can even make our team out after the first two legs!  For Erazo, it was his GSTC debut, and for Perrson, it was a sweet welcome back, as the St. Peter's grad will now begin his post-collegiate track pursuits full-time with the MIG.

Nihen Snags 3rd in Ridgewood 5k

Ridgewood- Rob Nihen continues to have an excellent spring, as he clocked an impressively fast 15:08--the fifth fastest road 5k run in club history.  This betters his former GSTC personal best of 15:15 run last July at the Teterboro 5k.  Andrew Capizzi was 6th in 16:18, Sarah Schillaci ran a season best 18:45 (7th overall women), and Nicole Callaghan finished in 22:58.  In the 10k, Amy Denholtz ran 65:48.

GSTC Top Road 5ks

14:50  Jeff Perrella  President's Cup 2011

14:58  Ken Goglas  Flemington Turkey Trot  2012

14:59  Steve Mennitt  Flemington Turkey Trot 2012

15:01  Tony Harris  Flemington Turkey Trot 2012

15:08  Rob Nihen  Ridgewood 5k  2013

15:09  Chris Heibell Flemington Turkey Trot 2012

15:33  Tim Morgan President's Cup 2012

15:35  Adin Mickle  Stomp the Monster  2012

Mennitt 3rd in Mayor's Cup

Rahway- Steve Mennitt, chasing a $250 cash prize, came up a bit short despite running a very fast 15:16 at the annual Mayor's Cup.  Sadly, some guy named Feisa Ayaelel from NYC drove over, averaged 4:29 a mile, and won in...13:55.  Ouch.  We are considering to ask Mr. Ayalelel is he'd like to be our Road Relays partner in 2014.  

Meling Breaks Club Record at Spring Lake 5

Spring Lake- The defending champ returned, and despite nursing almost a year's worth of injuries, Jeff Perrella was still the GSTC's top finisher Saturday morning, as he finished 9th in 27:17.  Rocking bib number 1, a nod to his individual title last year, he finished about a minute ahead of former training partner, fellow injury buddy, and our homeboy Mike Rolek (28:13).  James Lothian ran a fine 28:33 while wearing the highly symbolic bib number of 333.  On the women's side, Erika Meling ran 30:53, finishing 11th women overall.  Her time breaks the five mile club record, set last year by Cheyenne Ogletree at the Our House 5 Miler of 31:11.  Kenny Walsh continued his comeback trail, finishing 46th at 29:46.  Fun fact: out of 14 finishers with his last name, Ken was the fastest!

Mickle Leads Lucky Seven Series

Deep South NJ- It's hard to say this with a straight face, but South Enclave Co-Captain Adin Mickle is dominating the USATF-NJ "Lucky Seven" Series.  Don't know what it is? Ha- no one else does either, as only seven people have actually scored in it.  Check it out here.  Go Adin!!!  A fine resume builder, indeed.

Blough PRs in Ventnor 10k

Ventnor- Master Jeff Blough managed a PR this weekend at the Kenny Wayland Memorial 10k, as he ran 55:37.  

This Week in Club History

West Long Branch-  One year ago today, the GSTC won the USATF-NJ Track and Field Championship over Shore AC.  It was an odd meet, as our best hurdlers were split up to race against masters runners with lower hurdles, a rainstorm cleared things out for thirty minutes, and the 800m consisted on only GSTC runners and...professional runner Robby Andrews.   A notable highlight, outside of winning of course, was Chris Schneider winning the 5k and...taking a cup of water and drinking it just 50 yards before the finish line.  Ken Walsh had a fairly comical final few "jumps" over the steeplechase water pit if we remember correctly, as well!

 

Steady Striders and Couch to 5k   by Amy Denholtz
Congrats to all the steady striders who participated in races this memorial day weekend! Up next, the steady striders and couch to 5k runners will join the full GSTC team for a Sunday run, at 9:00am in Morristown.  See "Team Runs" section above for details!  Email Amy at adenholtz@gmail.com with any questions or to RSVP.

Quotes of the Week

"Kenyans are here.  Steve is getting worried."  -David Fett, via text.  Yup, Mennitt's grand plan to win $250 at the Mayor's Cup was foiled by some guy who ran 13:55.  Damn.

"That is a mid-week PR for me for most people on a run this year."  -Paul Matuszak, via email, regarding a GSTC South Enclave team run.  

"And that's what makes those runs so enjoyable."  -Erika Meling, via text, talking about meeting new and familiar faces at team runs

"Got in a good vaulting practice today while everyone else is stuffing their faces and partying.  Staying focused."  -Andres Giglio, TCNJ pole vaulter who will rock gold in a few weeks, via FB post.  There's a reason why we asked this guy to join us this summer!

"I'm pretty much a pure distance runner, so things like 5Ks, 10Ks, and half marathons are what I'll probably stick to for the most part. (Did a few marathons, but realized that running for hours through a city doesn't hold much appeal to me)"   -Steve "Python" Jackson, recent club member and Princeton grad student, via email

"Literally had the best run of my life tonight!! I have no idea why tonight or why right now, but I never have felt so good or so fast on a run..."  -Brianna Florito, via FB post

"Just drove past you on route 27 you slow b****."  -Tony Harris, via text.  We offer no counter argument.

"When can I start practicing w/ the track club?"  -51' triple jumper and IC4A champ Isaiah Harris, via text.  We can't say how excited we are to have this guy rocking the gold and black!

"Can't wait to compete for you guys."  -15'9" pole vaulter Elvis Cole, via text

"It's my decision.  I want to be fast...season is only 1 month from finishing."  -hurdler Mike Brito, via text, when he decided to leave a family function to attend Monday's team practice.  

"All you need to know is that I wowed the two average white guys and the slow black guy during jump practice last week."  -GSTC stalwart long jumper "Staggs", via text, attempting to assuage our concerns about his fitness level and ability to qualify for club nationals.

This Week in Training by Chris Tafelski

Tuesday - 6x800/300 - 800 at 5k pace and 300 at 3k pace - take 1:00 between 800 and 300 and 3:00 between sets.

Wednesday - steady-state run of 75% long run duration

Thursday - super easy 40-60 minutes

Friday - 25-45 min tempo run at T pace.  Finish with 4x200 @ mile pace on full rest.

Saturday - comfortable run + 6-8x 8-10sec hill sprints or 6x in-and-out 150s

Sunday - long run

(5/20-5/26): College Ave Mile Heats Up; Superhero Golds for Meling, Mennitt

Team Runs: Let's Do This

We are trying to serve our members as best as possible.  Please fill out this quick survey so we can figure out where and when to have group runs.  Indeed, we have hundreds of members all over the state- help us help you!  Meanwhile, here's your menu to select from!

Monday           Team run: 5:30 at Rutgers Student Center (New Brunswick)

                          Tracksters:  6:15 track workout (Highland Park HS) 

Tuesday          Distance:  6:30 track workout (Morristown HS)

                          Distance:  5:30 track workout (Highland Park HS)

Wednesday    6:15 Morristown Running Company (Morristown)

                          Tracksters: 5:30 track workout (HPHS)

Thursday         Team run: 5:30 at RSC (NB)

Friday               Team run: 4:30 at RSC (NB)

Saturday         9:00am Morristown Running Company (Morristown)

                          Tracksters: 10am @ HPHS

Sunday            TEAM RUN: 9:00am at River Road   (Bedminster)  At the intersection of 202/206 and 287 (click link to left for more information).  Team van leaves 10 Dennis Street in New Brunswick at 8:30am SHARP.  Team breakfast to follow, as always!

COLLEGE AVE MILE UPDATE

It's just three weeks away, and it's time for you to find a friend and register already!  It's much cheaper when you sign up with a partner, it's cheaper to sign up using your GSTC code, and remember: you get an open mile race, a relay, a beer garden, a BBQ, a dunk tank, and four other festival games.  It's the perfect way to sharpen for the President's Cup on June 17th, and what else are you gonna do on a Saturday night?  

As you all know, we're offering a $200 cash bonus for the GSTC member who signs up the most runners using their personalized code.  Don't have one?  Email us...we'll give you one!

Here are the leaders as of Sunday evening, 5/19:

5- Mike Anis

4- Karen Auteri

2- Erin Blum

2- Rob DeCarlo

1- Jeff Perrella

1- Jeff Blough

1- Steve Mennitt

1- Kelly Polisin

5- UNITE Expo Team (Amy, Dave F, Cathy, Erin H, Michele, Tim, Courtney C, Steve M, Portia)

3- NJ Marathon Expo Team (Amy D, Brian H, Chelsea, Sarah F, Prudence, Erin B)

Here are the towns of registered runners thus far:

New Brunswick, Westfield, Bedminster, Mount Laurel, San Jose (CA), Basking Ridge, Morristown, Franklin Park, Staten Island, Cranford, Flushing,  Bloomfield, Manhattan, Piscataway, Bridgewater, Spotswood, Hillsborough, Howell, Summit, Fair Haven, Bergenfield, Creskill, Rutherford, Union, Princeton, Fair Lawn, Ewing

Team Names Thus Far:

Rainbow Unicorns, The Mega Powers, Robin, Pino, Townsie, NjGirls2013, Team Chemistry, Donald Duck's Feet, JDog, Sadlowski, Blumettes, Will Run for Food, R2D2, Two Peeps

Couch to 5k Update  by Amy Denholtz

Thank you to Chuck for coaching the steady striders and couch to 5k runners this past Saturday!  This weekend the Steady Striders and Couch to 5k runners will be with the full GSTC Team, on Sunday, May 22nd, at River Road Park in Bedminster (located at the corner of River Road and Routes 202/206 South).  Detailed directions to River Road Park, compliments of Bedminster Township, are available here: http://www.bedminster.us/vertical/sites/%7B950B43CC-2516-4767-87EE-CF91D0F5ECF1%7D/uploads/%7BD2EAD940-EF95-43BF-8477-1C7BE7B23806%7D.DOC  A map of the trails and paths off of River Road Park is available here: http://www.bedminster.us/vertical/sites/%7B950B43CC-2516-4767-87EE-CF91D0F5ECF1%7D/uploads/%7BD1BF4483-57A8-47C3-B157-C1C3B4CF305D%7D.PD

Luginsland Joins GSTC Coaching Ranks   

James Luginsland begins his first season of coaching at GSTC as the Head Throwers Coach after successful seasons coaching on the NCAA DIII level & NJCAA DI level. He began his coaching career in 2011 at Montclair State University where he served as throws coach. While at MSU, Coach Luginsland's throwers earned many conference recognitions, as four  qualified for the 2012 Penn Relays and the 2012 NCAA DIII National Championship in the shot put and javelin.   After a successful season as throwing coach at MSU, he then moved on to coach at Essex County College where he worked with some of the top American and International athletes. At Essex, Coach Luginsland was the assistant coach to Legendary Head Coach Michael Smart. Luginsland was responsible for coaching the throwing events and would serve as a weight room coach for all track & field athletes. He also was under the tutelage and supervision of Coach Smart for coaching the running and jumping events.

As an athlete at Montclair State, Coach Luginsland was a former finalist at the NJAC Championships in the shot put, discus, and hammer throw.  A 4-time letter winner for both Indoor & Outdoor Track & Field, Coach Luginsland holds a Bachelor's of Science in Chemistry from Montclair State University and a USA Level  1 Track & Field Certification. He is currently pursuing his Masters of Science degree in Chemistry. 

Gold Star: Awesomeness in Membership     by Ashwin Anantharaman

Erin Posbergh

Erin is one of our newest members. Erin joined GSTC because she wanted to run with a group of people and she realized that her friends were in other clubs like CPTC(our rivals). Outside of running she loves to play frisbee and soccer but luckily she has chosen to pursue running. Her goals for being on GSTC is to meet people and run faster although she finds this a lame goal and says she is awesome, I am sure we can call agree that this is a great benefit for being on GSTC. 

Elvis Cole 

Elvis is a recent addition to the GSTC family. He decided to join because he wanted to be part of a team/family and win with a bunch of people. Lucky for us he decided to choose the best club in NJ and soon to be National Champions. Outside of running he likes to bowl,  and design/create art. He is also an active high school track coach which he considers a reward. He is a multi even athlete who has competed in every event with his favorites being the 400 IH and pole vault. His goal is to be an elite pole vaulter, break the Jamaican record this year and compete at the Pan American Games next year. 

This Week in Results

Blough Runs 27:12 5k

Pennington- GSTC masters runner Jeff Blough split 8:28-8:29-9:20 to finish in 27:12 this weekend, and in his words, "splits seem less than optimal."  Keep plugging along, Jeff!

Mennitt, Meling Win Superhero Half Marathon

Morristown- Steve Mennitt and Erika Meling both won the Superhero Half Marathon, one of NJ's largest half marathons with 1,100 finishers, At Ginty Field today.   Meling ran 87:52, averaging 6:42 a mile for the 13.1 mile race.  She won by a whopping 1:15, her first major road race win of her career.  On the men's side, Mennit cruised a hard-effort long run with teammate Ken Goglas, rolling to 5:43 miles.  Mennitt won 75:04-75:05, thanks most likely to fuller-formed pectoral muscles than Mr. Goglas.  Mike Fonder's homeboy Bryan McDonnell was third, and the ever-declining Chuck Schneekloth was 4th overall In 77:39, or 5:55 pace.  Master Brian Harris was 93rd overall in 1:39:40,  Jo Ann Coffee was the #2 ranked masters-graded finisher, running 1:55:44 to maintain a steady 8:50/mile pace!, Jessica Byrnes ran 1:37:10 for 70th overall, and Ingrid Stein finished in 1:40:33!

In the relay, Karen Auteri and Woody Kongsamut finished 3rd overall, and 2nd co-ed team, in 86:57.  Amy Denholtz and her brother finished 116th in 2:28, while Kelly Polisin also competed in the relay, but we'd be damned if we could find her in the results, and it's way too late to call her now.  Sonofa!

Flyer Flies to His First Half Marathon

Brooklyn- Just a few weeks after hs younger brother's 5k win, Keith Flyer ran his first half marathon in NYC.  Averaging just under 6:30 miles, the recent Rutgers graduate finished in 1:25.  Impressive for a debut! 

Zablockis Place in Ultra

Sussex County--TJ and Jill Zablocki competed in the ultra distance running festival this weekend; the festival had 72, 48, 24, 12, and 6 hour event races.  The goal is to do as many one mile loops as possible within the time window you are competing in.  They both ran the six hour event, with Jill finishing 3rd overall with 35 miles and TJ finishing 2nd overall with 38 miles done.  To make it even crazier, the event was held from 6pm to midnight!  

Shephard Lake 5k...From Last Week

Ringwood-Props to our growing masters team, as Don Weise took 1st in the 50-59 age group, Peter Auteri winning the 60-69 age group, and Fran Beideman snagging 2nd in the 60-69 division,

4x400 Extends Winning Streak to Three at Swarthmore Last Chance Invitational

Philadelphia, PA- The GSTC 4x400 continues to have the hot hand building into club nationals, as they won their third straight Monday night at Swarthmore College's Last Chance Invitational hosted by Widener College (watch here).  On perhaps Earth's hardest, slowest track created by humankind, the quartet of Mike Brito, Kaseem Jackson, Ricky Garcia, and Tony Harris won in 3:22.76.  The B Team of Mark Parisen, Jared Hanko, Joe LaFluer, and Darnell Armstrong finished 2nd in 3:24.90, the second time the GSTC has gone 1-2 in the 4x400 relay. 

Meet highlights: Chris Turner was 6th in the 100m (11.30), Julius Frederick was 7th in the 200m (22.85), Tony Harris 7th in the 800m (1:53.55), Paul Matuzsak qualified for nationals in the 5k (15:13.31), Peter Bolgert (9:32.54) and Kyle Price (9:30.28) did the same in the 3,00m steeplechase, Aaron Lucas 2nd in the high jump (6'6") and won the long jump (21'6"), and Haleigh Simon 5th in the 200m (26.97/ PR).  Catch the post-race interviews here and here.

This Week in Club History

It's hard to believe, but one year ago today the GSTC women won the grand prix open women's 5k team title....by three minutes and thirty seconds.  After going back and forth with 2011 defending champion RVRR all season, Cheyenne Ogletree (18:30), Alyssa Douma (18:37), Jamie Liberti (18:48), and Kristin Cupido (19:34) steamrolled to their first big win, just one week after barely squeaking by them in the 10k team title by seven seconds.  The WIGs have won every grand prix team race since their 10k win last year.

Quotes of the Week

"It's fine…except the turning."  -Sarah Schillaci, when asked about how it was driving the team van to transport volunteers around the Superhero Half course.

"Im just the little guy on your shoulder in the suit on your shoulder talking in your ear, you're the one putting in the hard work and dedication buddy, and it is definitely paying off.  I'll be waiting for the race you beat me ha."—Kyle Price, via FB to old hometown friend Brad Becker, who he paced to an 18:46 finish today.  Kyle's interest in helping others meet their goal is, and has been, commendable.  We're excited for Brad's comeback after years on the shelf.  

"Tell him that was my application for a coaching job."  -Mike Brito, via text, regarding a possible sprint coaching job, referring to his girls who won Union County titles in the 100, 200, 400, 800, and 110HH. 

"How come you guys didn't go to the USATF-NJ track meet yesterday?  You were out in full force last year!"  -Randy Miller, Exxex Running Club, before the Superhero Half today.  That's quite a loaded question, but to start, any meet that takes ten minutes between every race just isn't heading in the right direction.  

"I'm trying to decide if I should wear clothes or not."  -Karen Auteri, after the SuperHero Half.  Is a context really needed?

"I don't care about those things like club records.  They'll be broken eventually.  I'm just worried about running fast this year.  That's all."  -a humble and grounded Mike Brito, when asked about the good likelihood of two mega-recruits, Logan Sharpe or Demetrius Brooks, breaking his 400IH club record at club nationals in a few weeks

"OK so he is going to come top Princeton and ride with us down to the track meet.  So much for a relaxing drive."  -Peter Bolgert, via text, regarding his new carpooling buddy Mike Anis going to Swarthmore Last Chance Track and Field Meet 

"Eugene Asimou is officially in.  He is the school record holder in the shot put at Monclair State.  His best in the shot is 57ft."  -James Luginsland, via text, regarding the GSTC's newest throwing recruit

"I'm trying to decide if I should put clothes on."  -Karen Auteri, to Tim Morgan.  Yeah, the context is probably important, but we'll just leave it at that.

 

Tim Morgan Award 

First nomination goes to homeboy DJing the Superhero Half today.  It's pouring rain, and you didn't bring a tent for your thousands of dollars of equipment?  Luckily, the GSTC had an extra….but asking us to set it up for you lands you on the state's most feared list.

Final nomination goes to the USATF-NJ Long Distance Running (LDR) Committee for their stubborn persistence to keep the Run for Rachel 5k and Our House 5 Miler as USATF-NJ Championship races in 2013.  Last year, they asked us to propose a racing schedule, and in collaboration with both RVRR vice presidents, promptly took these two races OUT.  But they left them in, and here are the facts.  Last week, the Our House had 264 finishers…with three men's teams and three women's teams.  Today, the Rachel 5k had 336 finishers…way smaller than several other non-"championship" races that same day:  Lake Mohawk 5k (405), Hair of the Dog 5k (930), and SuperHero Half (1131).  Heck, the Superhero had 282 in their half marathon relay, and a race called the West Essex Foundation 5k had 281 runners finish.  The question is obvious: why are races being selected as "championship races" that are declining and, in both these cases, nearly defunct if it wasn't for this championship status, thus forcing some runners to participate in them? 

Well, both races are put on by long-time USATF-NJ buddy Mark Zenobia and his timing company, On Your Mark Productions (OYMP).  We were told at a USATF-NJ meeting last year that "OYMP knows how to host a championship race," but for what it's worth, we have only been to one championship race where the team results weren't ready to be announced during the awards ceremony because of timing issues: the 2012 Run for Rachel 5k,  hosted by OYMP, the Open Women's Championship last year.     

 Just sayin.  

This Week in Training

Monday - comfortable run + 6-8x 8-10sec hill sprints OR 4-6x in-and-out 150s

Tuesday - 4 x [4x400] within each set, go 3k pace, 5k pace, 3k pace, mile pace with 1:00 jog.  Take 3:00 between sets.

Wednesday - steady-state distance run of 75% long run duration

Thursday - super easy 40-60 min run + strides

Friday - 3x2k @ T pace with 2:30 rest, take a full recovery and go 4x200 @ Mile pace

Saturday - Same as Monday

Sunday - long run!

(May 13-May 19): GSTC 10k Teams Make USATF-NJ History....Again

GSTC 10k Teams Make USATF-NJ History....Again

Men, Women Go 1-2  in Newport 10,000 in USATF Grand Prix Team Race

Jersey City- When $15,000 in prize money is on the table, big things tend to happen.  And, despite the heavy rainfall and some heavy competition, the Garden State Track Club made some very big things happen Saturday morning.

For the first time in USATF-NJ history, a team swept the top two open spots for the men's and women's divisions in a USATF-NJ Grand Prix Race.  The women swept the top two teams places for the first time in club history, winning their 8th straight grand prix race.  The men, who have gone 1-2 in all three grand prix races this spring, extended their winning streak to 14-also a USATF-NJ record.

A Club First: Golden Girls Go 1-2-8

Last year, the GSTC women averaged 41:19 for their top four women, winning the team title by a mere seven total seconds over RVRR.  This year, they finished 1st and 2nd, averaging 38:45 and 39:07, respectively, with RVRR finishing a distant fourth with a 44:31 average.

What a difference a year can make.

Cheyenne Ogletree continued her hot streak, finishing in 36:47 (5:55/mile), placing her 9th women finisher, and the 5th American Elite.  For being 5th ($100) and 1st USATF-NJ finisher ($600), Ms. Ogletree had a nice payday of $700--or $112.90 per mile!  Greta Sieve ran another incredible race in her first season in Gold and Black, finishing in 36:56.  As the third USATF-NJ finisher, Greta pulled in $300.  Alyssa Douma (37:23) and Allyson Dublinski (37:53), the 4th and 5th place USATF-NJ finishers, collected $200 and $100, respectively, for their strong performances.

In an effort to finish 1st and 2nd, the teams were split evenly, and the lineup worked perfectly.  The Gold Team that finished first included Sieve, Dublinski (who made her GSTC debut, it must be noted), Karen Auteri (40:03; 42:49 last year), Erika Meling (40:07), Cathy Stutzman (46:10; 49:36 last year), and Amy Denholtz (71:03).  The Black Team that finished second included Ogletree, Douma, Alexis Patrick (40:54), Sarah Schillaci, and Meghan DeCarlo (41:52).

Ogletree's time broke her own club record from last year of 38:50, lowering it by more than 2:00.

This was also the first time the ladies in gold had three scoring teams, as the White Team of Shanna Beairstro (44:17), Courtney Connelly (44:31), Monika Juzwiak (47:20/ GSTC debut), Brianne Teichmann (55:34), Michelle Tuchol (57:50), Christine Mockenhaupt (58:36), and Arezoo Imani (72:53).

Men Dominate Up Front, Finish 1-2-5 In Team Scoring  

The Men in Gold swept the top five USATF-NJ places Saturday, helping the team go 1-2 in the men's team scores.  Leading the way was TCNJ alum Rob Nihen whose31:13, while just shy of Jeff Perrella's club record of 31:13, won $600.  Former Rider standout Paul Matuszak was the second man in at 31:39, with Steve Mennitt (31:49), Ken Goglas (31:58), and Tim Morgan (32:03PR) bringing home $400, $300, $200, and $100, respectively.

Like the women, the men spread out the talent evenly.  The winning team averaged 33:14 for their top scoring five, and it consisted of Mennitt, Goglas, Morgan, Chuck Schneekloth (34:59), John Welsh (35:23/ GSTC debut), and Nick Waclawski (43:12).  The silver medal winning team had a top-5 team average of 33:48 and included Nihen, Matuszak, Fonder, Adin Mickle (34:11), Ken Walsh (38:54), and Rob DeCarlo (41:52).

The C Team also ran well, as "Timmy Terrific" Paziora (we love this guy's Facebook name) led the charge in his GSTC debut, rolling to a 35:52 finish, as two Rutgers students, David Fett (36:40) and Robert Klnk (37:20) finished shortly in his wake.  Marty Doherty (37:35), Dan Teichmann (37:48), and TJ Zablocki (38:45) rounded out the squad's finishers., as he group finished with a 37:03 average time.

Team results can be found HERE.

More Team Results  Flyer Wins Madison 5k   
      Madison- Kyle Flyer literally won his hometown race last weekend, and our apologies for forgetting to include it in last week's email.  Mr. Flyer, a studious junior at Rutgers and in his third year as a GSTC member, won the race in 17:49.  He was especially excited because he "outkicked a guy wearing a Sneaker Factory uniform."  Hey, either way, we love it when a Gold jersey outkicks any jersey for a gold medal.  Nice job Kyle....now get ready for a PR at the President's Cup!      

  

Ironman Invitational Results

Ramapo College- Another missed result from last weekend, seven GSTC'ers particpated in the exhibition open events at the Ironman Invite at Ramapo College.  In the mile, Alyssa Douma won the women's race in 5:18.62, with Meghan DeCarlo (5:49.80), and Shanna Beairsto (6:11.20) behind her.  Marty Doherty (5:11.48) and Rob DeCarlo (5:49.75) ran in the men's race.  In the 5k, Mike Belgiovine won the 5k in 15:30.72, with Mike Anis rolling in at 15:48.10--just hitting the 82% PLP mark.  

Minervini Wins 5k With a Funny Name

Hopotcong- Recent GSTC member Mark Minervini won the 2nd Annual Dylan's Dinosaur Stomp Race in 19:10 on Saturday morning.  Props to big Mark for the win, and props to the race for coming up with one of the strangest race names we've ever heard of.  Don't believe us?  Check it out here...the GSTC media would never lie, would we???

Quotes of the Week

"Sure...anything to help the team out."  -Erika Meling, when asked about serving as a New Brunswick team-run organizer.  

"I'm excited about winning these two 'USATF Points.'  Perhaps I can use them to get 10% off my next purchase of a USATF hoody on-line--or something?"  -Paul Matuszak, after finishing second USATF-NJ finisher, with a bit of sarcasm over the USATF-NJ point system that leads to reduced prices....for on-line USATF apparal.

"Oh I know Edsel! We're in the same class!  I used to sit by him and cheat off him all the time in math class."  -some girl working the register at the New Brunswick Fresh Grocer.  Way to go, Edsel!

"Do I get to wear your guys fresh jersey??"   -George Erazo, 46.8 400m runner from St. Thomas Aquinas, getting psyched to run for GSTC this summer at USATF Club Nationals

"Grit, determination, resiliency, fight, heart, passion is a necessity in this game. Without it, we're merely exercising. Without the will to win and be champions what separates us from weekend joggers? I reek of tenacity, spirit, and dedication to the track. Nothing burns in me brighter than the thought of being a champion. I hope Garden State Track Club is ready. I hope our competitors are ready. My body has the mileage of a 92 Honda Civic, but challenge me to a race and I'll push it to the limits. That's what is needed from us to win. I like to rant when I care. And I care to win."  -Aaron Lucus, club record holder in HJ and LJ post in Track and Field facebook Group

"You have no idea how anxious and excited I am to start running with GSTC."  -Mike Saparito, via text message, who has run 1:51 this year for 800m.

"It's hard to pay attention when you're wearing a hat."  -Erin Higgins, at practice last week

"I did not have a computer because of the office move.  I am responding to my emails today.  The one attached I just responded too.  Regards,  Lauren Schulz  USATF-NJ."   -Lauren Schulz, responding to the question, "Can you please confirm our three emails from last week?"  We really aren't sure what any of these three sentences mean.  We guess she is saying, "I am responding now to your email by responding." ?

"Tim Paziora License to prove that I'm not a Kenyan hiding in an NYC basement to steal prize money."  -"Terrific" Tim Panziora's email subject line as he sent in his driver's license picture to verify his NJ residency.  Yeah, some of these USATF-NJ rules do seem a bit funny....point well taken.

"Just spreading the word where I can"  -48.80 400m runner Kevin Perrson, St Peter's grad, excited about racing and recruiting for the GSTC

Tim Morgan Award

Keeping GSTC Honest Since 2011

We love the guy, and we were so happy for him to FINALLY make his debut a almost a year after joining the team, but John Welsh gets the first nod for his antics on Saturday morning.  First he forgets to pre-register, then he's thirty minutes late, then he forgets to bring cash or check to sign up....we handed in our team declaration just eight minutes before the cut off.  He's a Dartmouth and Stanford man, so we know he is much better than these pre-race Morgan-esque antics, indeed.

We love this guy too, but the jury votes passionately for Steve Mennitt to get the second nod of the mid-May TMA.  Yeah, he arrived late to practice by about ten minutes on Tuesday, and then, after running two miles from the track, he realized he left his keys at the track, and after Tim Morgan himself drove Steve to get them, he ducked out on us for dinner.  Ouch!  Tim pressed this one hard to get the nomination, so here it is.

Finally, the USATF-NJ gets the final nod of the week.  Not only are there serious organizational issues with responding to emails in prompt, coherent ways, there are other serious issues around the haphazard inviting of people onto certain committees.  As USATF-NJ officials have agreed, there needs to be an actual vetting/application process for ALL of these positions; they are just too important to invite unqualified people, with no official policy or transparent process, with little experience and divisive behavior.  As long as the USATF-NJ keeps the bar low and continues such a "we'll bring on anyone who wants to get involved without a formalized process", the organization will continue to struggle in growth and professionalism.  And if you're curious about team growth, there were 13 scoring teams in 2002.  A decade later, you got it, 13 scoring teams....an unfortunate yet telling number for a densely populated state with a huge boom of running in high school and college the past two decades. 

COLLEGE AVE MILE UPDATE

The Race To $200 Continues

With four weeks to go, we currently have 29 College Ave Mile Registrations.  Remember, GSTC members get half the entry fee for every person who signs up using YOUR code.  And, in addition, we are offering a $200 grand prize to the GSTC member who recruits the most runners under their code.  Need a code?  Email us for one!  Meanwhile, here are your leaders...

Current Leader Board 

4- Karen Auteri

2- Erin Blum

2- Rob DeCarlo

1- Mike Anis

1- Jeff Blough

1- Kelly Polisin

In Case You Missed It...

Membership can be done here: https://raceforum.com/gstc/renew.html

Uniforms/team gear can be bought here: http://www.phenetix.com/labstore/

Team blog with all past weekly emails: http://gardenstatetc.blogspot.com/

Team Runs

Monday- 5:30 @ Rutgers Student Center

Tuesday- 5:30 @ RSC (RUN TO FRANKLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL....NOT HPHS)

Tuesday- 6:00 @ Manasquan Reservoir (email Kenneth.m.walsh@gmail.com)

Wednesday- 5:30 track workout at Highland Park HS

Wednesday- 6:00 at Point Pleasant Boro HS track (email Kenneth.m.walsh@gmail.com)

Thursday- 5:30 @ RSC

Friday- 4:30 @ RSC

Saturday- 10:00am track workout at HPHS

Sunday- MORRISTOWN TEAM RUN

We are hosting a GSTC Water Station at the SuperHero Half Marathon close to the start/finish area.  We are in need of folks to do two things:  

1.  help us hand out water to the runners,
2. help us promote the College Ave Mile at our table with the GSTC wheel! 

We need to be parked at 435 South Street, Morristown by 7:45, and at the start/finish line by 8:00.  Folks can do their team run in waves as we work together to help the race and promote our race simultaneously!  Please email us if you are able to help us out!

Steady Striders and Couch to 5k

Congrats to all the Newport 10,000 runners, including Steady Striders Michelle, Arezoo, and Amy!  This week the steady striders and couch to 5k runners will have a track practice, led by GSTC founder and coach Chuck Schneekloth, at the Highland Park High School at 9am on Saturday, May 18th.  The address for the HPHS is 102 North Fifth Avenue, Highland Park.  Parking is available behind the school by the track. Email Amy at adenholtz@gmail.com with any questions or to RSVP.

Gold Star: Recognizing Our Awesomeness  by Ashwin Anantharaman

Dennie Waite

Dennie joined GSTC a couple weeks ago after talking to Chuck at the Lions Invite and realized he was missing something important with his running...a team atmosphere. Before races he does a 2-3 mile warmup, drills, spikes up and does strides. He tries to stay as relaxed as possible as he is more of a middle distance runner. Outside of running he works in a physical therapy clinic with a goal of getting his masters in it or exercise physiology. He is a normal guy though as he loves video games and reading. He has Prs of 154 in the 800, 353 in the 1500 and 410 in the mile with the ultimate goal being a sub 4 mile!!!

Allison Dublinski

Allison joined GSTC this month after meeting some GSTC runners and hearing about how amazing our coaches were(props to Chuck Schneekloth, Chris Tafelski, and Rob DeCarlo for their amazing and effective training programs). She also felt that a very important aspect of her running was missing as she didn't have a team to bond with or train with. She is a big coffee drinker before races(Steve Mennitt and Allison Dublinksi road relay partners next year possibly....) and get pumped up with some music. Depending on the race she does a simple warmup and strides to loosen up. She is a landscape architect meaning she obviously love sketching and photography. She loves to read and volunteer to help others plus she used to be a big soccer player. Eventually after college she decided that she should become a competitive runner. She finished her first race in the Newport 10k with GSTC and said she went out too fast and the rain and potholes weren't helpful. The best part of the race though she said "meeting other GSTC members: priceless, you guys are an awesome dynamic group loaded with talent and potential. Her Prs include 1645 in the 5k, 3557 in the 10k, 1 hour 17 mins in the half marathon and 2 hours 42 mins in the marathon. 

Final Homestretch: Spring Racing Schedule

If you want to jump in one of these races please let us know!  Everyone is welcome to join us, but email us if you want to run so we can make plans accordingly!

Monday May 13: Swarthmore Last Chance Track Meet (email us with event, seed time to race it)

Saturday, June 8: College Ave Mile (email us for your own discount code!) 

Saturday, June 15: USATF East Regional Track and Field Championships: Icahn Stadium

Monday, June 17: President's Cup.  Team Grand Prix Race: register here 

Friday-Saturday, June 28-29: USATF Club National Track and Field Championships: Icahn Stadium

Masters Grand Prix Team Races

Monday, May 27: Ridgewood Run 10k: http://www.ridgewoodrun.com/index.html?ref=a502

Sunday, June 23: Lager Run 5k http://www.compuscore.com/cs2013/june/0623lager.pdf

This Week in Training

We're looking ahead to 5k racing next!  We're going to progress the pace down to some faster stuff in the the next 5-6 weeks before we take a break and start the summer buildup.

Monday - comfortable run + 6-8x 8-10s hill sprints OR 4-6x in-and-out 150s
Tuesday - 2x2k at T pace with 2:30 rest, followed by 2x1200 @ 5k pace with equal rest, 2x400 @ 3k pace with 1:30 rest
Wednesday - steady-state distance run of 75% long run duration
Thursday - super easy 40-60 mins + strides
Friday - tempo run of 25-40 mins at T pace.  Follow it up with 4x200 @ Mile pace with full recovery
Saturday - same as Monday
Sunday - long run

 

(May 6-May 12): Final Racing Schedule; CAM Update; NJ Marathon and other Results

Final Homestretch: Spring Racing Schedule

If you want to jump in one of these races please let us know!  Everyone is welcome to join us, but email us if you want to run so we can make plans accordingly!

Saturday, May 11:  Newport 10k.  Team Grand Prix Race: register here 

Monday May 13: Swarthmore Last Chance Track Meet (email us with event, seed time to race it)

Saturday, June 8: College Ave Mile (email us for your own discount code!) 

Saturday, June 15: USATF East Regional Track and Field Championships: Icahn Stadium

Monday, June 17: President's Cup.  Team Grand Prix Race: register here 

Friday-Saturday, June 28-29: USATF Club National Track and Field Championships: Icahn Stadium

Masters Grand Prix Team Races

Monday, May 27: Ridgewood Run 10k: http://www.ridgewoodrun.com/index.html?ref=a502

Sunday, June 23: Lager Run 5k http://www.compuscore.com/cs2013/june/0623lager.pdf

GSTC Announces 10k Teams for Grand Prix

It's never too late to jump in on the fun....email us, and we will add you to a team!  

Men

Gold Team: Ken Goglas, Timmy Morgan, Chuck Schneekloth, TJ Zablocki, Kevin Ivanov, Dave Fett

Black Team: Rob Nihen, Paul Matuszak, John Welsh, Dan Teichmann, Rob Klink, Rob DeCarlo

Blold Team: Steve Mennitt, Mike Fonder, Adin Mickle, Ken Walsh, Marty Doherty, Nick Waclawski

Women

Gold Team: Cheyenne, Alyssa, Sarah S, Meghan, Alexis, Courtney Connolly

Black Team: Greta, Allison, Karen, Erika, Cathy, Erin

White Team: Shanna, Bri, Christine, Monika, Arezoo, Michelle, Amy

College Ave Mile Update

Our race is in one month.....get the word out!!!  Post the website (http://www.collegeavemile.org/) on Facebook, and get people to sign up with your discount code so you can win the grand prize of $200!  See the list below for those leading in signed up registrants thus far...

Current Leader Board 

4- Karen Auteri

2- Rob DeCarlo

1- Jeff Blough

Team Runs

Monday- 5:30 @ Rutgers Student Center

Tuesday- 5:30 @ RSC (RUN TO FRANKLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL....NOT HPHS)

Tuesday- 6:00 @ Manasquan Reservoir (email Kenneth.m.walsh@gmail.com)

Wednesday- 5:30 track workout at Highland Park HS

Wednesday- 6:00 at Point Pleasant Boro HS track (email Kenneth.m.walsh@gmail.com)

Thursday- 5:30 @ RSC

Friday- 4:30 @ RSC

Saturday- 10k team race, or 10:0am track workout at HPHS

Sunday- 9:00am team run at Princeton: The parking lot right off of Washington Road next to the towpath.

New Jersey Marathon Weekend 

Perhaps it is no surprise that the GSTC totally rocked the baggage check yesterday at the NJ Marathon. Not an easy task with 10,000 runners, but hey--would you expect anything less from the Gold and Black?

It was a very early morning, a starting time that we will not mention publicly, but thank you to our 40 helpers who raised $2,000 for the club.  They will split this evenly as the club will put this toward race entry fees, etc.  Much love to Perryn Lord, Matt Mindur, Tony Harris, Mark Parisen, Danielle Stanton, Courtney Stanton, Meghan DeCarlo, Ricardo Garcia, Tim Morgan, Jaris Rousseau, Norbert Kuter, Ken Walsh Sarah Fairbrook, Curtis Scafe, TJ Zablocki, Jill Zablocki, Cathy Stuzman, Erika Meling, Joe LaFleur. Kaseem Jackson, Shanna Beairsto, Rob Nihen, Steve Mennitt, Nicole Callaghan, Edsel Flores, Adin Mickle, Nick Waclawksi, Dave Fett, Woody Kongsamut, Sarah Schillaci, Erin Higgins, Brianne Teichmann, James Lothian, Darnell Armstrong, Michele Tuchol, Sean Kelly, Carson Keers-Flood, and Cheyenne Ogletree.

In Case You Missed It...

Membership can be done here: https://raceforum.com/gstc/renew.html

Uniforms/team gear can be bought here: http://www.phenetix.com/labstore/

Team blog with all past weekly emails: http://gardenstatetc.blogspot.com/

Weekend Results

Matszak Breaks GSTC 10 Mile Record

Philadelphia- In Philly's famous Broad Street Run, Paul Matuszak broke Ashwin Anantharaman's ten miler club record yesterday from December 10, 2011.  He ripped a 51:11 for ten miles, averaging 5:07 pace, which was good for 20th overall and 9th in his age group.  Yeah...this is kind of a competitive race.  Jay Margolis also ran a PR, despite coming off the Boston Marathon, as he ran 60:12, or 6:01 a mile, good for 37th in his age group.

Animal Shelter 5k: Two GSTC Golds

West Milford- Three GSTC'ers rocked out at the hilly AS 5k, and the results were impressive!  Marty Doherty won the race in 18:28, and Alyssa Douma won the women's race in 18:52.  Don Weise won the 50-54 age group in 21:02, making him 2nd in the age graded masters- as Doherty was first.  

NJ Marathon: GSTC Runs Wild Down the Shore

Long Branch- Several members ran very well during a perfect race day down the Jersey beach.  In the full marathon, Steve Comanto was 5th overall in 2:41:15, Adam Nalven had a PR of 3:03:13, Brian Harris ran 3:17:29,and Kati Petrikonis  finished her first in 4:42:50.  In the half, both Prudence Jones 2:10:28 and Ana Garcia 2:42:43 had personal bests.

Applechase 10k

Pompton Plains- Masters Fran Beideman and Pete Auteri finished in 45:32 and 46:28, respectively, in the Applechase 10k this weekend.  Fran was 20th overall and 2nd in his age group; Peter was 25th overall and 3rd in his age group!  Jack Bristol Lake Waramaug Race New Preston, CT- Jill and TJ Zablocki competed in this 50k ultra marathon on April 21.  Yeah, you know the GSTC media: always on top of breaking news as it happens! Jill was 3rd overall running 4:56:32 in the 50k race, averaging 9:34 for 31 miles.  TJ raced the 50 miler in 7:33:08, PRing by 75 minutes and finishing 4th overall.      Results with splits are here as well as a history of the race: http://lakewaramaugultra.com/index.html The Coke Classic 10k Corinth, Mississippi- We applaud masters runner Jeff Blough for deciding to run this race, since there really isn't anything else to do when visiting this state.  In the great city of Corinth, wherever the $%^& that is, Jeff ran 56:59--a grand improvement from his last race.  Being that soda is about the worst thing a runner/athlete could imbibe, we just had to really investigate into this claim: does Coca Cola REALLY sponsor a footrace in the middle of Mississippi?  The answer is a resounding YES. Steady Striders and Couch to 5k by Amy Denholtz Congrats to Steady Striders member Prudence Jones for running the NJ Half Marathon in Long Branch, and Phoebe Law for running the Rutgers Color Run!  This weekend the Steady Striders and Couch to 5k runners will be racing the Newport 10,000 on Saturday and running with the GST.  Team this Sunday, May 12th, at the Princeton towpath.  All paces and distances are welcome! NJ Marathon Expo Recap and thanks to our volunteers!  A special thanks to our NJ Marathon Expo volunteers for their dedication to greeting thousands of runners and promoting the club and the College Ave Mile over two days.  Thank you Chuck Schneekloth, Sarah Fairbrook, Erin Blum, Brian Harris, Chelsea Callan, and Amy Denholtz for all your help! This Week in Training Monday - comfortable run + 6-8x 8-10s hill sprints OR 4-6x in-and-out 150s Tuesday - 6x1k @ 10k pace with 2 mins rest, followed by 2x400 @ 3k pace with 2 mins rest, followed by 4x200 @ mile pace with full recovery Wednesday - steady-state distance run of 75% long run duration Thursday - light fartlek run.  Work in about 15 minutes of 10k pace running into your run.  Run the duration of the reps, as well as the recovery intervals, or feel.  You want to touch on race pace without really feeling the sting. Friday - super easy 40-60 mins + strides Saturday - 10k Championship Sunday - Long run

Gold Star: Recognizing Team Members

Stephen Comanto

Stephen joined GSTC in January 2013 due to the constant efforts of teammate Robert DeCarlo. Rob ran the NJ marathon this weekend in a mind boggling time of 2:41:13 good enough for 5th place. Before races he has 2 meals before race time with one being cheerios and honey 2.5 hours before the race and nutella sandwich on whole wheat break an hour before the race. He then goes for a nice warmup and stretches out real well focusing on his IT band. Outside of running he teaches Pre-Calculus at Don Bosco Prep. He is a huge Rangers fan often goes to games with his dad. I'm sure Ranger fans remember this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QxGv0H_mo4. He is backpacking through Europe this summer and claims he will be running with the Bulls. Prs include his marathon time of 2:41:13 but his goal is to get into the 2:30 range.

Gingi Brooks

Gingi joined GSTC April 18th,2013 because she knew the value of being fit and finds it as a good stress reliever which we all know it is. Before races she likes to pack the night before, know the course, competition, and come up with a great game plan in order to run fast. Her goal right now is to finish any race in personal best time and apparently is a very versatile runner. She holds the Pompton Lakes record for 110 hurdles but also runs Cross Country, the 100,200,400, 400 hurdles and 800. In high school she was so dominant in the 800 that she had to train with the guys team!!!! She also was a state championship Cross Country runner and loves getting faster and faster. Outside of running her hobbies include singing gospel choir, Zumba dancing, playing basketball with her oldest son and spending time with family/friends. It is obvious Gingi is a great addition to our team.