The Official Blog of the GSTC: (please respond): 2017 Spring Team Race Schedule!

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"Individual commitment to a group effort - that is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, a civilization work."

Vince Lombardi

What spring team races can you run?

1. March 26 Garden State 10 Miler

2. April 2 Indian Trails 20k

3. April 29 Clinton Country 15k

4. May 6 Newport 10k

5. June 16 President's Cup 5k

6. Lager Run 5k (men only)

Please respond to this email and simply list the numbers of the races that you can do. That's it!

And remember, you don't have to run the races as hard as you can. Use them as hard workouts, long runs, etc.

The 5th Annual

GSTC Gala

The club celebrated its fifth annual Gala at the New Brunswick Elks Lodge. If you're able to look past all the pictures of old white guys with the title "Exalted Ruler" in the side room, it really is a great location with a large room, bar, and eating area.

Club Press Secretary Josh Neyhart Emceeing the Gala

GSTC Press Secretary Josh Neyhart declared it the biggest club banquet in the history of the earth, claiming three thousand people were in attendance to celebrate the 2016 GSTC season.

One thing one cannot argue is that the 2016 season was the club's finest, and many did, in fact, come out to celebrate it. One couple in attendance was Nancy Joe and Jack Daniels, the legendary coach, author, and scientist.

Mr. Daniels spoke for forty-five minutes about his coaching, Olympic experiences with the modern pentathlon, and the science behind his studies--infusing humor, wit, and sarcasm to keep the room entertained. In the final fifteen minutes, members asked him questions.

Club member Jon Sewnig spends twenty minutes trying to explain recent USATF-NJ rules with Dr. Daniels. They both were equally confused by conversation's end.

There were also four segments of thirty minutes whereas members could speak with him, take pictures with him, and purchase autographed books.

Amina Smith presents awards to her teammates.

In addition, Amina Smith and Alfredo Santana both spoke to the club and presented awards. Smith finished fourth in the Olympic Trials high jump, and Santana set club records in the 10k, 5k, and mile. He continues to chase the ever-elusive sub-4:00 mile, as he's run 4:01 three times now.

Also, Edsel Flores was inducted to the club Hall of Fame, joining Jeff Perrella (2015) and Cheyenne Goglas (2016). Although not a stand-out runner like the previous two inductees, Flores was selected due to his loyalty, consistency, commitment, and improvement in the club's uniform since joining the club at its inception in 2010. Dan Teichmann, above, presented the plaque to him.

The club also enjoyed the 2016 Highlight Video

for the first time.

Below are the awards presented on Saturday evening.

Central Enclave Runner of the Year:

Andrea Bourgal

Florham Park Enclave Runner of the Year:

Kyle Brogan

South Enclave Runner of the Year:

Kelsey Rose

North Enclave Runner of the Year:

Gabriel Suarez

Morristown Enclave Runner of the Year:

Kate Ashley

Princeton Enclave Runner of the Year:

Rob Liberto

West Enclave Runner of the Year:

Erin Varga

Jersey City Enclave Runner of the Year:

Sherry Srinivasa

Beach Enclave Runner of the Year:

Kyle Clonan

Most Improved Runner:

Brian Weitz

Most Improved Runner:

Amy Williams

Best Club-Themed Racing Outfit:

Kristina Petillo

Most Runs with Ashwin Award:

Mike Fonder

Lovely Locks Award:

Kristen Prazenica

Most Likely to Post a Political Article at 3:15am:

Timmy Morgan

Greatest Chance of a Late Arrival:

Dr. M. Anis, Esq.

Best Finish Line Picture:

Wes Cole

Race Win of the Year:

Chelsea Callan

Most Likely to Advertise a Group Run on Social Media:

Josh Neyhart

Masters Rookie of the Year:

Aaron Cooper

Rutgers Distance Runner of the Year:

Ryan DeGregorio

Rutgers Sprinter of the Year:

Jack Lewis

Jeff Perrella Excellence in Injury Award:

Adrienne Viola

Team Races Award:

Sean Donohue

Longest Honeymoon Award:

Aaron Leskow

Ironman Award:

Peter Auteri

Technology Award:

Tiger Li

Leadership Team Rookie of the Year:

Mike Terruso

Best Hair, 2nd Place:

Ezra Chefitz

Bleeding Gold Award:

Mike Anis

Club Couple Award:

Brianne Teichmann and Josh Neyhart

Most Likely to Be at a Team Event:

Brendan Conway

Team Player of the Year:

Megan Cafferty

Team Player of the Year:

Ken Goglas

Leadership Team Award:

Nicole Salge

Rookie of the Year:

Evan Ward

Rookie of the Year:

Shannon McKenna

Performance of the Year:

Amina Smith

Performance of the Year:

Matt Gillette

Most Valuable Masters Runner:

Cherylann Dorsey

Most Valuable Masters Runner:

Gary Leaman

Most Valuable Runner:

Kyle Price

Most Valuable Runner:

Aimee Chegwidden

Most Valuable Performer:

Christina Epps

Most Valuable Performer:

Alfredo Santana

Register for the

Garden State 10

Run the 5k (8:45am), 10 Miler (9:30am),

or...

BOTH

...and get the GS10 Finisher's Medal and the Half Marathon Challenge Medal!

The GSTC has teamed up with the Franklin Police Department, the Somerset SWAT Team, and the Nock Magos Cancer Callout Charity.

5k = USATF-NJ 500 point race

10M = USATF-NJ 700 point race

REGISTER HERE

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if you do!

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Let's Get Ready for the Spring Season!

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