(10/5-10/11): Big Events Coming Up!!

THE WEEKLY EMAIL or bi-weekly...sorry :(  Some Big Things  Coming Up Today: Uniforms Are Here Please contact Joe Jacobs at Sneaker Factory Florham Park if you'd like a uniform, warm-up, etc.  Find him on Facebook or email him at joe@sneakerfactorynj.com. 10/25: USATF 8k XC Our next team race, all-divisions championship, is the USATF-NJ 8k Cross Country Championships in Deer Path Park at 10am.  Like last year, we'll have a potluck afterward.  Circle it on your calendar........Register here! 11/8: aGSTC Elite Clinic for Coaches & Athletes For the first time, the aGSTC is hosting a clinic for New Jersey athletes and coaches.  Club elite athletes and coaches will be providing inside and outside instruction on jumps, throws, sprints, hurdles, and distance events at Highland Park HS.  Two notable instructors will be national triple jump champion Christina Epps  and World 60m Champion Lisa Barber. Read the article about it here.  It's in less than a month ...please tell those who might be interested!  All proceeds will go directly to airfare, lodging, and gear for these elites as they prepare for the 2016 Olympic Trials this coming July.   11/15: East Region XC For the first time, there will be a USATF East Region Cross Country Championship.  And the aGSTC is hosting the event down in Philadelphia's Belmont Plateau! Teams from DC, NYC, PA, and NJ will be coming...get ready to rumble!! ***We will not be attending the Harrington Park 5k on 11/14*** The USATF East Region Schedule 10:00am    Masters Women 5k 11:00am    Masters Men 8k 12:00         Open Women 5k 1:00pm      Open Men 8k Read the article here. 11/26: Ashenfelter 8k This is the final "all-divisions" championship race of the year.  Thanksgiving morning.  Run your butt off, and then eat like crazy later on. Register here. 12/12: Club XC Nationals San Francisco's Golden Gate Park will be hosting...your plane ticket should be purchased by now!  If you want to be in the Facebook conversation, let us know and we'll add you to the FB chat. Kyle's Corner Sean Donohue. The guy with the hair. Well training plan willing, pretty soon he'll be known as the GSTC guy who's crushing the long distance. He had a killer career at Rider University despite often battling injury after taking some time off and learning a few things about the healing process he has been killing his training this season in hopes of dominating his first full marathon attempt. He will certainly be one to watch in the upcoming seasons so here's you chance to get know him, and his flawless hair, a little better.   Kyle: Hello Sean and thank you for joining us! Mr. Donohue: Thanks for having me. Kyle: How has your season been shaping up? Mr. Donohue: Well so far I am pretty happy about where I am fitness wise. It's been a long road back since late last year. I was really happy about my performance in the Half Marathon in Jersey City. I went in wanting to run a decent time and have a top ten finish in that race. Kyle: Done and Done! I hear this long road is leading towards a long race yes? Mr. Donohue: Haha yes I actually started training back in May with the idea of running the Philadelphia Marathon. I always wanted to run a full marathon but injuries and illness left me pretty beat up over the last few years and had lost the motivation to keep training seriously. I was motivated after watching one of my former Rider Team Mates Emily Ritter become an All American. Seeing a fellow alum doing so well got me fired up to give it another go around. Kyle: You yourself have had a dance with All American status right? Mr. Donohue: I had dreams and goals for it but unfortunately I was too aggressive with my college training and was more injured during my junior and senior year than not. When I stepped away from running myself I coached high school for a year and really embraced smart training and recovery techniques its amazing what you can learn being on the other side of the sport. Kyle: And now with you're new found knowledge and successful hard work your ready to conquer in Philly? Mr. Donohue: Absolutely, I really want to give it my all out there and hopefully prove to myself that my best races are still ahead of me and hopefully follow up the marathon with a little trip out to California a few weeks later. Kyle: Ahh a marathon in the City of Brotherly Love followed by XC Club Nats in the Golden State. Quite a way to wrap up a season. Have you much marathon experience? Mr. Donohue: I actually do not. This will be my first full. Newport Liberty is my only other experience but I am really excited, in college XC I would regularly run 20+ mile long runs and always felt best during them so hopefully I can get into that groove on race day! My bucket list includes Philly, NYC, and Boston some day. Kyle: Well if you do as well as I've heard about what you want to do then a Boston Qualifier you will have met. How's that for a sentence? Mr. Donohue: Haha everyone I talk too says that if you want to run marathons Boston is a must. Kyle: The jackets though! When did you first realize the longer the distance the better for yourself? Mr. Donohue: I realized back in high school that I was better suited for the longer distance races. Once I was a Two-miler there really was no turning back haha. Kyle: Just turning left! . . . . How was your college experience? Mr. Donohue: Haha just gotta keep turning. My college experience was excellent it really gave me the chance to realize my potential as an athlete and I had a great team around me. Having a good team to support you is so critical when you're trying to reach your goals. Garden State really offers that environment you would find on a college team. Kyle: And I didn't even have to slip you a Hamilton under the table for that plug. I love tactful interviewees. Are you excited for track season to start? Mr. Donohue: Absolutely the last time I ran a track race without an injury was 2012 so I'm definitely ready to get a good 5 and 10k in. Kyle: 4 years.. This will be a mighty comeback. I'm calling it right here right now! How is life treating you when not wearing running shoes? Mr. Donohue: I've been keeping busy I recently cofounded a business incubator and coworking space that will be located at the former Bell Labs campus in Holmdel as part of the new Bell Works building. When I'm not busy with work or running I try to spend as much time as I can with the family and girlfriend. Try to keep the balance on all fronts these days. Kyle: Yes we've noticed the very beautiful woman your arm has been around in pictures. Is this the result of a running connection? Mr. Donohue: Haha actually quite the opposite I met her through a childhood friend while I was still injured and just starting to come back. She has a dance academy and brings that same drive and passion to her studio that I bring to running everyday. Kyle: So she was the knight in shining armor to your damsel in distress? Drive and passion for something you love to do everyday. Best connection available when you support each other's. Mr. Donohue: Absolutely, having that extra support day in and day out has been tremendous. Kyle: Well we wish you best of luck together and with your upcoming milestone race! That's all the time we have for this week, thank you for speaking with us. Mr. Donohue: Thank you again Kyle! Kyle: Tune in next week to see who we interview! Club Results Club Members at Princeton HM Steady Strider Aparna Das finishes in P-Town Matt Cheney, a new member who recently began working at the Princeton Running Company with GSTC'ers Erika Meling and Megan Bruce, finished second overall in the Princeton Half Marathon last week, cruising in at 73:48.  He averaged 5:38 a mile as he preps for the Alexa Thunder Half Marathon later in the season. Masters runner Steve Warren was the next finisher, as the 48 year old averaged an impressive 6:46 pace to come in at 1:28:52 for third in his age group.  Meghan Bruce was the second women's finisher, as she completed the challenging, hilly course in 1:30:07.  Valerie Caplan was the 6th women in at 1:33:03. Brian Harris  above, ran his second best half marathon in his career, as the 52 year old stopped the clock at 1:35:17--good for 4th in his age group.  Five minutes later, Erika Meling came in at 1:39:26 thanks to her 1:40:00 pacing duties for the race. Steve's wife, Lucinda, also finished 3rd in her age group.  The Princeton resident finished in 1:51:16, or 8:29 pace.   Aparna Das, pictured above, ran 2:53:23.  See all results here.   Wineglass Marathon Five aGSTC members ran the Wineglass Marathon last weekend in Corning, NY.  Where is Corning, NY, you ask?  We have no idea.   Regardless, 64 year old Peter Auteri qualified for Boston with an impressive time of 3:59:02.  Daughter Karen finished the half in 1:49:22, pacing the 1:50 group, saying afterward, "It was one of the most rewarding things I've ever done.  So many people thanked me after the race.  It was a great experience."  She also wants a running store in Hackettstown, where she lives, but we just aren't sure the other thirteen residents out there would frequent it much. At the ripe age of 65, Doug McAndrew completed his first marathon in 6:32:37, while Cindy Smalletz finished in 4:06:41. Jay "The Businessman" Margolis was all business in Corning, as well, running an all-time PR of 2:46:38, shaving four minutes off his previous best.   Seeley Wins 5 Miler Tim Seeley won the Souderton 5 Miler this weekend with a 26:21 effort.  Winning by over four minutes, the South Enclaver rolled through an evenly 5:15-5:20 pace victory. Neyhart Wins 5k Scrambling after the Little Silver 5k was canceled, Josh Neyhart won the Richard's Run 5k in Ho-Ho-Kus last weekend.  All by himself, he ran a very solid 15:29, hitting the 82% PLP required for the club nationals travel stipend. As an aside, we just had to look up the origin of such a fabulous NJ town.  Funny enough, its origin is under a long-standing dispute.  Who would have thought.  Evidently "ho" means "joy" in some Native American language, but "Hoog Akers" is Dutch for "high acorns," and then...well, we haven't even gotten into the "theories," as Wikipedia calls it, explaining the capital letters and hyphens--one such theory claiming to "avoid Ho-Ho-Kus mail going to Hoboken."  Wishful thinking, but fat chance this fine, bustling hamlet of 4,000 people has ever been mixed up with Hoboken.   Look, Josh won the race there.  All you really need to know. Leitzes At It Again Karl and Aya Leitz continue to keep NJ's economy strong, as they both ran well in the Lyndhurst Police 5k.   Aya was the third women, finishing in 20:56, as hubby Karl was a few steps ahead of her in 20:48. Heather McDermott was the club's top finisher, as she was the second women overall in 20:33. As one could imagine, most GSTC'ers avoided this race, simply just due to the race name alone.    Woody in Cali Our beloved Woody Kongsamut , the fencer-turned-runner, PR'ed last weekend in the Tiburon Half Marathon up in the North Bay part of the Bay Area.  Fighting the rugged hills of Marin County, Mr. Kongsamut ran 85:35, winning the 20-29 age group.  A shout-out to Mike Fonder, who coached him through the break-out run! Masters Mooney Races in SJ Lee Mooney finished 25th at the Cowtown ten miler down in Salem, NJ last weekend.  The masters runner averaged 7:26 pace as he hit the tape in 74:23. TRIATHLONS Fitzgerald Competes at Worlds Corinne Fitzgerald, the USATF-NJ 15k and 5k XC Champion, competed weeks ago at the World Triathlon Championships. aising the flag last night at the opening ceremony was an amazing experience and honor. I hoisted the American flag in front of 62 countries and over 4000 thousand athletes. This was a moment to remember. Thank you to everyone for your letters to USAT nominating me to raise the flag at the World Championships. Well you can't always have your best race. Too bad it had to happen at the World Championships.. 18th out of my age group, 7th American. Happy about a 5min PR on the bike. Was a long season, definitely looking forward to some down time! Congrats to everyone who competed! Roberts, Redden Snag Podium Finishes  An impressive result we regrettably forgot weeks ago, training partners Jessica Redden and Leah Roberts competed in Maryland's SavageMan Triathlon.  Redden won the Olympic Distance "Savage 30" race on Saturday, finishing in 2:29:44.  Third out of the water, and then fourth after the bike, the East Brunswick resident took over on the 10k run, taking the lead with a 44:52 effort. Roberts finished 3rd in the Half Iron, "Savage 70," the next day.  Second after the swim, and third after the bike, she maintained her place with a 1:46:25 half marathon to finish in 5:57:32. Another important discovery we made in the results section is that there is a town in Maryland called Chevy Chase.   Would we lie to you?  Well, Wikipedia wouldn't. A Message from the President Get us your gently used running gear ASAP!   2015 adidas GSTC Fall Racing Schedule 10/25 USATF-NJ 8k XC Championships @ Deer Valley Park 11/8  USATF-NJ 10k Masters Women Championships 11/15 Garden State XC Invite @ Belmont Plateau (Philadelphia) 11/26 USATF-NJ 8k Championships 12/12 USATF National Club XC Championships @ San Francisco Hello. It's time to pay your 2015 Team Dues. The club has many operating expenses that depend on membership dues. Renew your aGSTC Membership here! *** Team Run This Weekend Sunday, 9:00am Buccleuch Park, New Brunswick 321 Easton Avenue Meet at the parking lot between the pavilion and bathrooms Garden State Triathlon Club The first uniform has arrived. Peter's Puzzler Peter Bolgert is an esteemed member of the club who was on the DMR that won the club national title in 2013 for the aGSTC.  A former Marquette standout in the steeplechase, he is now halfway through a PhD program in the plasma physics department at Princeton University.  In hopes to raise the intellectual rigor to the club's weekly email, he designs weekly puzzlers to sharpen the wit, acumen, and intellect of the club...while wearing this onesey. If you had a 5-liter bowl and a 3-liter bowl, and an unlimited access to water, how would you measure exactly 4 liters? Anis Angle   Mike Anis is an aging cranky, albeit beloved and long-standing member of the club who takes great pride in his beard and his onesey.  In full transparency, we should probably also add he's never been asked to write an angle.  We just do it for him. Don't get me started about the metric system, although I do enjoy the fishbowl beverages at Stuff Yer face, even though they're overpriced, and sometimes just dumb. Answer: Fill the 5L bowl and pour water to the 3L bowl, which you then empty. From the 5L bowl pour the 2 remaining liters to the 3L bowl. Refill the 5L bowl and top off the 3L bowl (with 1 liter), leaving 4 liters in the 5L bowl!     aGSTC Runs Type caption text here.   Check your Facebook Enclave group pages for regional group runs!  They are happening often now!   Quotes of the Week "Really happy to have ran in the Souderton 5 Miler this morning. As it turned out, the proceeds of the race went to a scholarship in memory of the daughter of my 5th grade teacher...Always good to give back to the community that helped to mold you. "  -Tim Seeley, via FB, after his five mile race.  The best part about this quote: he won the race by over four minutes....and not a peep about it in his post-race Facebook post.  It's not often you see that type of genuine humility on Facebook.   "I don't know if I'm at peak fitness but I'll be there...it's all about the Team!  GSTC Masters on the Championship podium!!! That's what I'm talking about."  -Brian Harris, via email, responding to captain's Matt Baker's email regarding the upcoming USATF-NJ 8k Cross Country Championships. "So this might be cheesy, but I just wanted to give a big shoutout to Kyle Priceon pushing me to be better this week. Last week I ran my first race back in Ohio. I went into the race unsure of my fitness and for the first time in my running career I had to drop out of a race. It just was not there. Pissed and unhappy with my race I asked Kyle what would he/has he done after dropping out? He told me that he took the disappointment from the race and channeled it for a big bounce back effort, which is exactly what I set to do this week (and did. Twice!)! So my point here, no matter how tough the road gets, some of THE best teammates possible are on this squad! Which makes the training that much better, satisfying and enjoyable!! Even from 600 miles away! Anyway, I'll stop rambling now. Happy training everyone!"  -Zak Martins, via FB post "Ran a nostalgic 15 this morning around Ramapo College with Brendan James Conway. I'll TMA nominate myself with a huge thanks to the man for saving my ass when I got there after a 75 minute drive to start the run at 8am only to realize I forgot my running shoes at home. He lent me a pair he had in his car (his dad's actually). This man is clutch."  -Kyle Price, via FB 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! STAY CONNECTED

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