Saturday, April 18, 2015

(4/13-4/19): Warm Weather=Great Results!




THE WEEKLY EMAIL

Finally, some nice running weather.  
15k Next Weekend!
Round 2 of USATF-NJ Grand Prix Coming Up


The second all-division championship of the USATF-NJ Grand Prix is happening next Saturday at the scenic Clinton 15k.  Interested in hopping in and contributing to the team score?  Holla at us: gardenstatetrackclub@gmail.com.  Or don't, and miss the time of your life.  It's a beautiful course, and it's a great opportunity to meet some new teammates!

Masters Men:  Chris Weiss, Don Weiss, William Herring, Eric Davis, Lee Mooney, Nick Van Langen, Kenny Huryk, Yuki Negoro, John Bergacs, Karl Leitz, Jeremy Stratton

Masters Women:  Pat Butcher, Stephanie Edwards, Martha Grinnell, Jenny Poherence, Lisa Rumer, Sarah Hersey, Prudence Jones, Sandi Kaspszyk, Erin Varga, Sheera Siegel

Open Men:  Ken Goglas, Peter Bolgert, Chuck Schneekloth, Atilla Sabahoglu, Joe Zeoli, Ted Doyle, Steve Olin, Mark Minervini, Stephen Mennitt, Kyle Price, ashwin Anantharaman, Matt Eder

Open Women:  Karen Auteri, Katie Castro, Aya Takeichi, Cheyenne Ogletree, Leah Roberts, Jessica Redden, Aimee Chegwidden, Adrienne Viola, Corinne Fitzgerald, Amanda Chaneski


SIGN UP HERE
www.countryrun.us


Volunteering

April 26:  The New Jersey Marathon.  

May 30:  adidas Grand Prix Youth Qualifier.  

June 13:  adidas Grand Prix. 

If you'd like to sign up for any of these,  please do so here! 

Team Stuff
If you need any sort of running apparel, please contact Joe Jacobs from the Sneaker Factory- Florham Park.  He has uniforms, warm ups, and a great discount to all aGSTC members!!!  His email is joejacobs926@hotmail.com, or you can find him on Facebook.

If you wish to purchase team shirts, hoodies, jackets, scarfs, hats, beanies, etc., check out the aGSTC team store here.


Boston Marathon
Coming This Monday!
Men's Open Team
William Appman (920), Shawn D'Andrea (402), Mike Loenser (4276), Nick Murphy (1628), Iain Ridgway (281)

Women's Open Team
Meghan Bruce (11768), Aya Leitz (8870), Jennifer Lucas (12666)
Erika Meling (6131)

Men's Masters Team
Brian Harris (14951), Katl Leitz (10640), Chris Sallade (1102)

Penn Relays
Friday and Saturday, April 24-25th.  aGSTC will be competing in the Olympic Development sections of the 4x100, 4x400, long jump, triple jump, and 110 high hurdles.


 

 

aGSTC SPRING PLAN
WEEK FIFTEEN
Those who have paid dues will have the spring training plan sent to them; it is built around the team schedule.  It will be done via a google doc.  There are other plans available as well.  


Intermediate/advanced 1500m-5k: on the track for indoor and outdoor track, 6-7 days a week of running, 2 weekly workouts and a long run

Intermediate/Advance Marathon: 6-7 days of runningThe focus being on a weekly workout and long run

Beginner 5k-HM: 4 days a week of running focus on weekly workout and long run

Email ken_goglas@hotmail.com for access to other plans or a specific individualized plan that fits your needs and goals.

 

Spring plan built around USATF-NJ team races here
Marathon Plan (Intermediate/Advanced) here
5k-Half Marathon Beginner: here



Kyle's Korner
by Kyle Price

 

 Prudence Jones

 

Kyle's Korner is a segment of the Club's weekly email that will focus on reacquainting you with a different current club member each week. We will catch you up on how they are doing with regards to their training, their lives, and other general nonsense. This segment intends to be informative and educational while attempting humor in a purely inoffensive way. Mostly.

This weeks edition of the Korner reveals more surprises from our Masters Women. Dr. Prudence Jones, whom many know of, but may not know well, gives us her story about inspiration, success, a crazy schedule, and Springsteen. Let's learn a little bit more about the real team doctor. Sorry Mike.

Kyle: Hello Prudence, thank you for joining us!
Ms. Jones: Thanks for having me!
Kyle: How has your season been going?
Ms. Jones: Better since the weather has warmed up. I've been running a lot the past couple of weeks. My mileage definitely suffered this winter.
Kyle: A lot of cross training this winter?
Ms. Jones: The 20k was difficult because of the wind and because I hadn't been running a lot, but things are looking better for the 15k.
To some extent yes, but there was also a lot of not running and being frustrated about that.
Kyle: Feeling confident for the 15 I take it?
Ms. Jones: Yes--I ran it last year so I know to save some energy for the hill near the end.
And I love running in April. My kind of weather.
Kyle: Ooo.. Course ending hills, never fun. But yes the weather now is certainly a big plus.
Ms. Jones: Yes. I find that actually wanting to go outside makes running much easier.
Kyle: Indeed! Are you training for a certain big race this season?
Ms. Jones: I'm pretty excited about the College Ave Mile. I've been getting some track workouts in to work on speed.
Kyle: Certainly a big a race for our club. Do you train on your own?
Ms. Jones: Yes and no. I have Ken's plan, but I'm not that good at following directions. I try to do at least 2 of the following every week: long run, speed work, fartlek or tempo type run and then I fill in with easy runs. I have found that too much intensity in one week leads to more days off than I like. I love running and want to do it frequently without getting injured, which means I am somewhat sparing with more intense efforts. If I have a race, I will use that as the week's hard effort.
Kyle: It's always smart to take cues from your body. You're a graduate of our study striders group correct?
Ms. Jones: I am still active in the Steady Striders group!
Kyle: Whoops, getting ahead of myself again. How has the group helped you with your running?
Ms. Jones: Finding a group of people who run your pace is one of the greatest things in running. The miles fly by when you do them with friends. Steady Striders, like the club as a whole, is a really supportive group of runners. We all encourage each other and have fun running together. If I could recommend one thing to anyone reading this, it would be to come out to group runs.


Kyle: That is definitely one of my biggest motivators. So how long have you been running?
Ms. Jones: I started in August of 2009. Before that, I would watch the Boston Marathon every year (I grew up a few miles from the course) and think it would be great to be a runner. I would then go out, try to run a mile, decide that running was hard, and quit until the next April. In 2009 a friend of mine wanted to run a 5k and wanted some company doing it so I said I'd run it with her. I figured I had to be able to run 3.1 miles so I started trying to work up to that distance. The first day, I got 1.25 miles before I had to stop and walk. Over about a month, I got up to 3 miles and we had a great time running the 5k. We did a few more races, the longest of which was 5 miles. By that time, running was starting to feel not so hard and I was enjoying it. My friend has moved on to other fitness activities, but I stuck with running.
Kyle: I feel like you just gave me the plot to an inspirational running movie. That's awesome! I'm glad you found your place in a sport that you've been a fan of for so long.
Ms. Jones:I think if you grow up in the Boston area, you're a running fan on some level.
Kyle: At least around marathon time. What keeps you busy when you aren't training? I know that you're the real resident GSTC Dr despite the title the good Dr Anis has earned himself.
Ms. Jones: Haha. Yes, I have a Ph.D. in Classical Philology from Harvard and I teach Greek, Latin, and other Classics/Humanities related things at Montclair State University. My students keep me pretty busy--right now I'm teaching Beginning Latin, Intermediate Latin, and Roman History. I also teach online classes during the summer, so if there are any GSTC-ers who need some college credits, hit me up! Probably the most fun/unusual course I teach is a class on the music and cultural impact of Bruce Springsteen. That one relates to another activity that keeps me busy: I have seen over 100 Springsteen concerts.
Kyle: Do you practice sorcery as well? It's amazing you have the time to run with a crazy schedule like that. And you must be The Boss' number one fan with that record!
Ms. Jones: I have not officially practiced sorcery (other than an assignment in grad school to write a curse in ancient Greek). Alas, I am far from breaking the record on Springsteen show attendance. There are people who started before I was born!
Kyle: You might be able to learn some from The Boss himself, he's definitely got some magic about him.
Ms. Jones: True!
Kyle: Well thank you so much for speaking with us.
Ms. Jones: Thank you!
Kyle: Tune in next week to see who we interview! 

This Week's Team Event
Columbia Trail, Long Valley
+ Awesome Buffett Brunch at Long Valley Pub and Brewery
9:00 Sunday Team Run
Run starts across the street from Somerset Hills Bank. 
Bank: 24 Schooleys Mountain Road Long Valley 07853
Brunch: One Fairmount Road Long Valley 


Weekend Results

Bach, Redden Roll at Unite Half Marathon
Redden with her bronze medal
Bach at the awards podium






















New Brunswick- Numerous aGSTC'ers competed last weekend at the Unite Half Marathon, and two of them made the podium.  

Matt Bach was the club's highest finisher averaging 5:38 a mile, coming in second overall with a PR of 73:48.   While a good ninety seconds off the leader, Bach won a hard-fought battle for third with NYC's Jason Holder, who ended up finishing just six seconds behind him.

Jessica Redden also ran a solid race, finishing third overall with a  time of 1:29:41.   The East Brunswick resident held a 6:51 pace for the 13.1 mile course that circles around various campuses around Rutgers University.

Other club finishers included Ezra Chefitz 
(1:26:10, PR), Brian Deutschmaster (1:29:32, PR), Liam Ramsey (1:30:03, PR), Judah Axelrod (1:37:08, PR), Kelly Thow (1:39:11, PR), Kristina Petillo (1:42:55 PR), Astha Saini (1:53:04, PR), and Rachsel Ratner (2:03:01, PR), Erika Bow (2:08:18), Rachel Elfoully (2:24:21), and Megan Cafferty (2:31:46).

In the 8k, masters runner Steve Warren 
was an impressive third overall in 31:37, while Ana Garcia finished in 60:42.



 
4x100, Vassell, Ogletree Win at Rider
Rider University- The club competed in its second track and field meet of the year this spring at the Rider Invitational and, in a huge change, the ladies dominated the gold medals.

The meet's opening event, the women's 4x100 relay of Bianca Marten, Shene Davis, Alica Ross, and Antoinette Padilla thundered to a dominating win and club record of 47.52.  Padilla later was second in the 100m (12.27), Marten first in the long jump (5.98m), and Davis sixth in the 100m (12.68).

Although slowed by a strong headwind, Racquel "Rocky" Vassell won the 100 high hurdles in a quick 14.24, also a club record.  In the high jump, Kelsey Lewis grabbed second place with a 1.60m leap.
Cheyenne Ogletree easily ran away with the 5,000m with a 18:09.33 time, as teammates Nicole Salge (19:03.79) and Christina Chafos (20:32.52) ran well.  In the 1500, less than two seconds separated three GSTC'ers in racing in three separate heats: Chelsea Callan (4:59.0), Alyssa Douma (4:59.34), and Ally Black (5:00.67).

Callan, Douma, and Black joined Erin LaCosta to take fifth in the 4x800 in the meet's penultimate event.



 

  Big Day for Men Tracksters
Josh Chavanne outleans NYU to win the 4x400 heat

The men brought a full squad, as well, to the Rider Invitational.  While they didn't walk away with as many gold medals, many athletes had outstanding performances.

In the sprints, George Erazo 
ran a club season-leading 400IH mark of 56.26, with teammates Jamal John (56.57) and Jessie Patterson (57.50) in tow.  Erazo later came back and ran a sizzling 49.1 split on the team's 4x400 relay that won the second heat in 3:26.50.  Ish Robbins lead a legion of athletes in a windy 400m, as he finished in 51.74.  Pierre Checo (51.91), Mark Parisen (52.14), and Josh Chavanne (53.71) were other top finishers.
Duncan gets the baton from Robbins in the 4x100

The men's 4x100, who won't be at full force until Penn Relays with anchor Cyrus Wesley, ran a strong 43.34 for third overall.

In the distance events, Ken Goglas 
was third in the 5k with a 15:35.17.  Six competed well in the mile, with top finisher Josh Neyhart finishing 4th in 4:02.58.  Dennie Waite (4:08.61), Jarrett Kunze (4:11.31), Matt Eder (4:11.36), David Fett (4:17.43), and Edsel Flores (4:25.60) were other top club finishers.  
At meet's end, Kunze, Waite, Parisen, and Eder teamed up to finish 3rd in the 4x800.




Sabahoglu Wins Cherry Blossom 10k

Newark- Atilla Sabahoglu
, the defending 2014 USATF-NJ Grand Prix Overall Champion, is rounding back in shape as he won his first race of the 2015 road racing season, the Cherry Blossom 10k.    Averaging 5:22 a mile, "Atilla The Run" won by 34 seconds over Aomar Ait Boumalek.  Ted Doyle, who also is very fit, finished third with a 34:00 final time.  

54 year old Yuki Negoro ran an impressive 39:12 to finish second in his age group.  Other club finishers included 
Aya Leitz (41:30, 1st AG), Karl Leitz (41:43, 3rd AG), Heather McDermott (44:04, 2nd AG), 
Kat Berka (44:49, 2nd AG), and Shaun McGeever (49:49).



Indian Trails 15k
Three masters runners competed in the Indian Trails 15k, perhaps the most bruising and difficult race in New Jersey.  Peter Auteri 
finished 39th in 1:14:46., good for 2nd in his 60-54 age group.  Fran Beideman came in at 1:17:49, good for first in the 65-69 age group, while John Bergacs came in at 1:36:33, 8th in his 60-64 age group.   



Quotes of the Week, aka
 Ashwin's Week of Sh/Fame
"Did you put off doing the weekly email like I put off doing my taxes?"  -Mike Anis

"Oh, and you get him for FREE **drops mic**" -Tyrone Ross, after complimenting aGSTC sprint coach Carmine DeNicola on the Fb track and field page

"We're happy to announce we're not running for president.  We're just going to keep winning @USATFNJ races and developing elite talent."  -Josh Neyhart via aGSTC twitter account

"I would be some poor lost (slow) soul chugging away at 9:30 pace still if I never joined (the GSTC)."  -Ezra Chefitz, via text after PRing in the half marathon by ten minutes

"I don't need science to know that."  -Chris Schneider, via FB, in response to posted article "Male Long Distance Runners Are Super Sexy, Says Science."

"Big ups to Big Will at practice today.  Took a nasty fall on the first rep, finished the workout anyway, and then helped my sorry a$% after I crashed and burned on the cool down from pushing the workout a little too hard.  You're the man."  -Kyle Price, via FB, regarding Will Alston after the team practice.

"Yes another PR."  -Kristina Petillo after the Unite HM

"Thanks Ashwin.  I'm glad we all know that.  How about, nice run Brian, enjoy the massage."  -Ken Goglas, via FB, responding to ashwin announcing "I am about to head out on my run now" under Brian Weitz' post about his run and upcoming massage.

"I can't even say Fonderanantharaman with any face."  -Meghan Bruce, via FB, about the April Fool's Joke changing the name of the Princeton Enclave

"I thought we had something special, Ashwin."  -said no girl, ever.  Actually, it was Mike Fonder on FB.

"Ashwin I believe those are sold as underwear."  -Josh Neyhart, via FB, commenting on Ashwin's "running tights"

"Can we get some better looking people for our photo?  Driving away my recruits!"  -Matt Baker, via FB, a subtle dig at Ashwin

"Runner's bday=hard day or less hard day or meet day.  But nonetheless a day of track."  -Curtis Johnson on Logan Sharpe's wall for his birthday

"Now and then I think to myself, how fortunate I was to find GSTC.  Up until now, it has surely been one of the greatest chapters in my life.  Some advice I would offer to anyone: if you see an opportunity to affect positive change around you, grab the baton and run with it."  -Mike Anis, via FB

"Agreed!  GSTC not only led to faster times, but it is because of this club that I met Dave, found my dream job, and met amazing lifelong friends."  -Karen Auteri, via FB, in response to Mike's post

"I think Chris was saying that an after party on Sunday won't work because then he'll be tired and possibly hungover for work and he's far too responsible for that."  -Steve Jackson
, via FB, jokingly explaining Chris Schneider's comment that he can't attend a Sunday run and brunch.


TMA: Totally Misunderstood Award
Three members of the Atilla Sabahoglu Fan Page?  
Someone get this man some more fans!!



 
A Message from the President
We now have a limited supply of black team hoodies and black tech team shirts for purchase.  If you're interested in buying one, email us at gardenstatetrackclub@gmail.com.





 2015 adidas GSTC
Spring Racing Schedule

April 25            Clinton 15k                     All Divisions
May 2                Newport 10k                   Open Men, Women
May 25             Ridgewood 10k               Masters Men
June 6              *College Ave Mile             All Divisions
June 15            President's Cup                Open Men
June 28            Lager Run                        Masters Women


2015 adidas aGSTC
Spring Track Schedule
April 11             Rider Invite
April 17-18        Larry Ellis (Princeton)
April 23-25        Penn Relays
April 25             TCNJ Lions Invite
May 11              Swarthmore Last Chance
May 30              GSTC Invitational (Highland Park)

It's time to pay your 2015 Team Dues.
The club has many operating expenses that depend on membership dues.


Check your enclave Facebook pages for enclave group runs.  

The team has two under-the-lights track practices at Highland Park HS: Monday and Wednesday (5:30pm).  We also train Saturday mornings at 10:00am at the same location.  All are welcome....come do your workout!


The Anis Angle
"Look at these morons waiting until the last minute to do their taxes.  I paid my taxes over a year ago."


Peter's Proverb

"Failing to file your taxes is not only tax evasion, Mike, but it could bring five major consequences.  These include late penalties, delayed reimbursement, tax refund forfeiture, IRS substitute for a return, and possibly arrest.

While I understand you may be all too familiar with such penalties in various other life arenas, the government relies on our taxes as a source of revenue through our income, consumption, property, and wealth."

 
 

aGSTC Runs

 



 

Check your enclave Facebook pages for regional runs near you!

 

The Highland Park track is always clear and we run there Monday and Wednesday nights at 5:30, and Saturdays at 10:00am.  All are welcome!

 

We run from the Rutgers Student Center every week day at 5:30pm, except Friday (4:15).   

 

 

Steady Striders

 

Do you run 9-12 minute mile pace on your runs?

 

Come join the aGSTC Steady Striders!  They have their own Facebook Group Page, coach, and group runs.  Email gardenstatetrackclub@gmail.com and we will introduce you to our two co-captains, Amy and Erika.

 

 

 

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Tuesday, April 7, 2015

(4/6-4/12): Volunteering, Team Gear, Boston, Penn Relays!



THE WEEKLY EMAIL

Last week was an April Fool's joke.  The IRS hasn't caught us...yet.
Volunteering
The club has several exciting volunteering opportunities coming up!  We encourage our membership to get involved in as many of them as possible, as the adidas Garden State Track Club has always been more than just a running club.  We are a community of runners who support local running events, and we are a community that is at the forefront of leadership and innovation within the local running scene.  While we all value our own running experience, we recognize the great need and value to our donated time and energy for the best interests of the sport.

April 26:  The New Jersey Marathon.  For years, we have done the baggage for all 10,000 runners in New Jersey's biggest race.  If you volunteer, we will comp your entry in the College Ave Mile, a $25 value!

May 30:  adidas Grand Prix Youth Qualifier.  The aGSTC will be hosting this event, its first on NJ soil.  We will need club members to help us run a great meet and hopefully an awesome fundraiser!

aGSTC hangs out with 800m world record holder David Rudisha at last year's adidas Grand Prix


June 13:  adidas Grand Prix.  This is the best professional track meet in North America, and the aGSTC

brings 100+ volunteers to help run it.  Adidas gives our volunteers shoes, hats, and shirts to wear and keep for our services.  This year, the world's fastest man, Usain Bolt, will be racing the 100m.  Wow!

If you'd like to sign up for any of these,  please do so here! 

The adidas Grand Prix spots often fill up quickly.  In the event there is more volunteers than spots, we will give preference to GSTC members who have volunteered in other events and have paid their 2015 dues.


Team Stuff
If you need any sort of running apparel, please contact Joe Jacobs from the Sneaker Factory- Florham Park.  He has uniforms, warm ups, and a great discount to all aGSTC members!!!  His email is joejacobs926@hotmail.com, or you can find him on Facebook.

If you wish to purchase team shirts, hoodies, jackets, scarfs, hats, beanies, etc., check out the aGSTC team store here.



Boston Marathon Teams Announced

The aGSTC will send its strongest crew up to the Boston Marathon next weekend, including five men, four women, and three masters men.  Team scoring works by adding up the times of the top three finishers in each team category.

On Monday, April 20th, follow your teammates here!

Men's Open Team
William Appman (920)
Shawn D'Andrea (402)
Mike Loenser (4276)
Nick Murphy (1628)
Iain Ridgway (281)

Women's Open Team
Meghan Bruce (11768)
Aya Leitz (8870)
Jennifer Lucas (12666)
Erika Meling (6131)

Men's Masters Team
Brian Harris (14951)
Katl Leitz (10640)
Chris Sallade (1102)



Penn Relays Lineup Announced
The 4x400 relays at Penn Relays in 2013


Days after the Boston Marathon, the club will bring its deepest and strongest group ever to the Olympic Development sections on the Penn Relays.  Although these lineups and entries are subject to change based on performance and acceptance into the meet, here are the club entries:

Men's 4x400 "A":  Tyrone Ross, Logan Sharpe, Derrhyl Duncan, George Erazo

Men's 4x400 "B":  Ish Robbins, Pierre Checo, Mark Parisen, Jessie Patterson

Women's 4x400 "A":  Lindsay Prettyman, Robyn Evangelist, Ally Black, Nicole Salge, Erin LaCosta, Jacqueline Todd, Alyssa Douma

Men's 4x100 "A":  Cyrus Wesley, Ish Robbins, Derrhyl Duncan, Herman Kirkland

Men's 4x100 "B":  Jessie Patterson, Da'Ron Jones, Chris Turner, Pierre Checo, Kevin Perrson

Women's 4x100 "A":   Bianca Marten, Antoinette Padilla, Alica Ross, Shene Davis



Men's Long Jump:  Herman Kirkland, Nafee Harris

Women's Triple Jump:  Bianca Marten, Shene Davis, Christina Epps, Micah Leonard

Women's 1500m:  Lindsay Prettyman

Men's 3,000m Steeplechase:  Kyle Price

Men's 400IH:  George Erazo

Men's 5,000m:  Josh Neyhart

Men's 10,000m:  Chris Warren

 

 

aGSTC SPRING PLAN
WEEK FOURTEEN
Those who have paid dues will have the spring training plan sent to them; it is built around the team schedule.  It will be done via a google doc.  There are other plans available as well.  


Intermediate/advanced 1500m-5k: on the track for indoor and outdoor track, 6-7 days a week of running, 2 weekly workouts and a long run

Intermediate/Advance Marathon: 6-7 days of runningThe focus being on a weekly workout and long run

Beginner 5k-HM: 4 days a week of running focus on weekly workout and long run

Email ken_goglas@hotmail.com for access to other plans or a specific individualized plan that fits your needs and goals.

 

Spring plan built around USATF-NJ team races here

 

Marathon Plan (Intermediate/Advanced) here

 

5k-Half Marathon Beginner: here



Kyle's Korner
by Kyle Price

 

 Pat Butcher 


Kyle's Korner is a segment of the Club's weekly email that will focus on reacquainting you with a different current club member each week. We will catch you up on how they are doing with regards to their training, their lives, and other general nonsense. This segment intends to be informative and educational while attempting humor in a purely inoffensive way. Mostly.
 


 
Easter is a happy colorful holiday with hidden surprises and here at the Korner we couldn't think of someone that embodies that theme better than Pat Butcher. On this weeks edition we spoke with one of Master's biggest personalities. Always cheering for teammates, sometimes mid-race, she is a GSTC superfan who also competes regularly for the club. Here is your change to know more about her.

 
Kyle: Hello Pat! Thank you for joining us!
Ms. Butcher: Thank You for having me
Kyle: How long have you been a Garden State Runner?
Ms. Butcher: Since December 2014 Pretty much a newbie. However, my heart has been with the team for years!
Kyle: Who were you with before us?
Ms. Butcher: North Jersey Masters club.
Kyle: How was your career with them?
Ms. Butcher: Interesting.
Kyle: So I take it you're happy with the move you've made?
Ms. Butcher: This describes how I seriously feel about my move: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6Sxv-sUYtM
Kyle: Love that song!
Can you take us through a typical week of training for you?
Ms. Butcher: Yup! I run between 40 n 60 miles a week. Tuesday track. Since joining GSTC I run with other runners. I use to train by myself for most of my running. I take one day off. I run evening during the week and mornings weekends. My bed n message machine has become my best friend.

Kyle: The rest is just as important as the work! Is it a big difference for you to have training partners?
Ms. Butcher: Yes, it's definitely a huge difference, especially when the other runners are so encouraging, informative, and don't treat the training like a race against you. I'm so very thankful.
Kyle: Sounds like you've found your perfect running place! What events do you compete in?
Ms. Butcher: I complete in 200m to HM and Race-walk at times. I still trying to find my niche.
Kyle: That's a pretty wide range! I recall you doing something like 7 events at the indoor masters championships.
Ms. Butcher: That's me. I like the range but it can be hard. I suffered thru injuries and illnesses for awhile and got thrown off track with my performance results but kept pushing thru. As for the many events in the championship, it was a workout for me that day which I had fun with. But it doesn't compare to the crazy things I've done on the road. I'm a runner so I run....and yup, it hurts....a lot.
Kyle: That's where those rest days help out. What big races do you have planned for this season?
Ms. Butcher: Well, at my age every race is a big race for me LOL The Clinton 15k Master's Champ is coming up. Getting mentally prepared for it is tough.... I've developed such an allergic reaction to hills and need to get my act together. My feet are getting better since my surgery in January. Therefore, my hill allergies should start to dissipate LOL. I'm thrilled about this race however, because I'm part of such a wonderful masters team...aGSTC represent!!!! Yahoo!
Kyle: I'm sure they're just as thrilled to have your excitement to get everyone pumped up.
How long have you been running?
Ms. Butcher: You see Kyle, that's what I'm talking about....your sweet comment is an example of the encouragement that the aGSTC gives to all its members....I've been running for 6.5 years. I only started to loss weight and to keep it off. No one knows this but I did race in college many years ago. The 800m was my passion, n 400m hurdles was my cross training. It was 4 years of learning. I Raced the road in the X-C season without training. VanCordtland Park in NY was the racing field.


Kyle: You have quite the passion for running still after such a long hiatus.
Ms. Butcher: Is that what you call it? But sometimes I question why I run especially when I'm running up a hill, like today at practice.
Kyle: How about we end this with some words of wisdom for our runners hoping to be doing what you're doing when they grow up?
Ms. Butcher: Words of Wisdom for future up and coming master runners: Run with people, learn a lot, setbacks are a test, be grateful, keep running even when you wanna quit, give God the glory, appreciate those who help you....and join the GSTC, you'll be glad you did. Peace!
Oh, one thing I must add in totality, I want to thank Chuck S. for all that he has done for me, and of course the entire GSTC for their support, care, encouragement, kindness, etc....but Chuck S. you rock and I am so honored to know you and to be on your Like list LOL! Thanks again Kyle Super Star, Super Runner!
Kyle: No thank you for the words of encouragement and kick ass attitude!
That's all the time we have for this week, thank you for speaking with us!
Ms. Butcher: 
Kyle: Tune in next week to see who we interview!
  

This Week's Team Event
Rosedale Park, NJ
9:00 Sunday team run
422 Federal City Road
Pennington 08534

Weekend Results

Tracksters Compete at Ramapo
Black, Schofield Go 1-2 in 5k
LaCosta, Black, and Schofield pose after the 5k

Mahwah- The club opened up the spring track season with a strong outing at the Roadrunner Invitational hosted by Ramapo College.

In the meet's first event, Ally Black and Courtney Schofield went 1-2 in the women's 5k, running 17:50 and 18:08, respectively.  Black's time qualifies her for the USATF-NJ travel grant, a $300 stipend to use for USATF club cross country nationals this December in San Francisco, CA.  Schofield's time was an all-time PR.

In the men's 400m, Tyrone Ross' final push fell just inches short, as his 49.19 was second to a 49.10 effort.  
Parisen hands off to Ross in the 4x400

The men's 4x100, consisting of Ish Robbins, Chris Turner, Kevin Persson, and Tyler Cooperrecovered from a botched final handoff to take 4th in 43.31.  Hours later, the 4x400 relay of Pierre Checo, Robbins, Mark Parisen, and Ross finished 4th in 3:24.



Ryan Degregorio PR'ed and won his heat in the 800m on Saturday.

Matt Eder, Jaris Rousseau, Josiah Park, and Edsel Flores took the aGSTC 4x800 to a third place finish.

Prettyman sets 1500 CR
Prettyman finishing 4th at Princeton
Princeton- Lindsay Prettyman set yet another club record this weekend, as she ran 4:27.89 to finish 4th overall in the very competitive field at Princeton's Sam Howell Invitational.  Greta Sieve was 6th overall in the 10k with a solid 37:42.45 clocking, while Chris Warren, the club's 5k record holder, was 9th in the 10k with a 31:40.23 finish.

 
Seeley PRs in 10k 
Virginia- Tim Seeley continued his lifetime best season, as he ran yet another personal best in the black and gold this weekend at the William and Mary Invitational.  He finished 9th overall in 31:57.
 
Epps at Florida Relays
Florida- Christina Epps continued her pursuit of a USA qualifier, as the Morristown native finished 4th in the prestigious Florida relays with a 13.12 triple jump.  She was  just shy of the winner who jumped 13.49.    

NYC Action
Club member Aya Leitz, far right, ran her fastest time on the Central Park 10k course, blitzing the distance in 42:20.  She was eighth in her age group, and now has sub-41 as her next goal.  Aya is prepping for the Boston Marathon in a few weeks.

Pontecorvo Wins SI 5k
Staten Island- Victoria Pontecorvo won the Mike Brennan 5k Harrier Run at Clove Lakes Park this weekend.  Pontecorvo, a Rutgers alum currently in law school, cruised to an easy win with a 19:40 finish.  Read the article here. 

TMA: Totally Misunderstood Award
In lieu of Steve Mennitt having a down week, this dude get the TMA for the week.


 
A Message from the President
We now have a limited supply of black team hoodies and black tech team shirts for purchase.  If you're interested in buying one, email us at gardenstatetrackclub@gmail.com.





 2015 adidas GSTC
Spring Racing Schedule

April 25            Clinton 15k                     All Divisions
May 2                Newport 10k                   Open Men, Women
May 25             Ridgewood 10k               Masters Men
June 6              *College Ave Mile             All Divisions
June 15            President's Cup                Open Men
June 28            Lager Run                        Masters Women


2015 adidas aGSTC
Spring Track Schedule
April 11             Rider Invite
April 17-18        Larry Ellis (Princeton)
April 23-25        Penn Relays
April 25             TCNJ Lions Invite
May 11              Swarthmore Last Chance
May 30              GSTC Invitational (Highland Park)

It's time to pay your 2015 Team Dues.
The club has many operating expenses that depend on membership dues.


Check your enclave Facebook pages for enclave group runs.  

The team has two under-the-lights track practices at Highland Park HS: Monday and Wednesday (5:30pm).  We also train Saturday mornings at 10:00am at the same location.  All are welcome....come do your workout!


The Anis Angle
"Never shovel angry, people get hernia's that way."  Response to a Facebookpost on March 26th.



Peter's Proverb

"Michael, I would like to respectfully call your attention to a few grammatical flaws in your Facebook comment.

First, you have committed a common writing error called the comma splice.  While this is actually acceptable in some countries such as Bulgaria, here in America you cannot join two independent clauses with a comma.

Second, you have a misplaced apostrophe.  According to sources Grammar Monster, Purdue OWL, Wikipedia, and most elementary school teachers, apostrophes should only be applied when indicating possession.  In the case of plurality, such as your post, no apostrophe is needed."
 
 
 
 

aGSTC Runs

 



 

Check your enclave Facebook pages for regional runs near you!

 

The Highland Park track is always clear and we run there Monday and Wednesday nights at 5:30, and Saturdays at 10:00am.  All are welcome!

 

We run from the Rutgers Student Center every week day at 5:30pm, except Friday (4:15).   

 

 

Steady Striders

 

Do you run 9-12 minute mile pace on your runs?

 

Come join the aGSTC Steady Striders!  They have their own Facebook Group Page, coach, and group runs.  Email gardenstatetrackclub@gmail.com and we will introduce you to our two co-captains, Amy and Erika.

 

 

 

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