1 25 9 http://archives.frny.org/files/original/3d555c09ce063c37feb2384ee1ff9773.pdf 7c0ef278938b6672b5cea83208d30c1b PDF Text Text &. • FRONT RUNNE RS NY BOX 363, VILLAGE STATION, NEW YORK, NY 10014 _ January 1982 FRONT RUNNERS NY NEWSLETTER Vol. III, No. 1 1981 HOLIVAY PARTY I 1982 FRNY OFFICERS. Tom cook was kind and courageous enough to offer his split-level East Side apartment for the club's Annual Meeting/Holiday Party on the penultimate Saturday evening of 1981. More than 60 FRs, friends, and lovers joined in the festivities, which centered around the toutes cuisines repast showcasing the imaginative culinary talents of club members (chefs, to boot!) and the superb sense of the appropriate evident in the planning of Social Committee Chairperson Jim Johnson. That Tom's Steinway grand had no drink dumped over it, no plate of food flopped into it, no cigarette put out on it, and no guest passed out beneath it, hardly suggests the high-spirited merrymaking going on around it. Why, Steve Gerben had to resort to several piercing blasts of the whistle he happened to have on neck in order to gain the revelers' attention to call the Annual Meeting to order. In addition to other business (covered in this newsletter), results of the election of FRNY officers for 1982 were announced: President--Mr. Gerben; Male Vice-President --Bill Beenhouwer; Female Vice-President- -Sue Foster; Secretary--Guy Zelenak; and Treasurer--Ron Kirchem. Congratulations to all, and thank you, Tom and Jim. FROM STEVE GERBEN. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the membership for their support during 1981, and I am looking forward to serving another year as your president. The past year saw a big expansion in our membership and activities, both running and social. The coming year will see a continuation of all these, with the big event being our sponsorship of a race on Saturday, June 26, during Gay Pride Week. Also during this week, we will be: attending another performance of the NYC Gay Men's Chorus (Alice Tully Hall); playing host for the weekend to the Boston and Washington, D.C., Front Runners; throwing a postrace party on Saturday evening for the runners; marching in the Gay Pride Day Parade on Sunday; and maintaining a booth at the Christopher Street Festival, where we'll sell shirts and distribute club literature. As you can imagine, all these activities will require much planning and work. Of course, the key to success will be the active participation of the membership, not only in the activities themselves, but in the actual preparation involved. The new Membership Directory, included in this mailing, lists the various club committees with their chairpersons, so look and see what interests you, and then join in and do your part to make the club a continued success. On behalf of Front Runners NY, I would like to wish you all a Happy New Year and good running in 1982. GAY PRIVE RACE UPVATE. The first organizing meeting for our proposed race was held on Dec. 5, and the following was decided: 1. Name of race: Front Runners NY Gay Pride Run 2. Date: Saturday, June 26, 1982 3. Place: Central Park, start and finish at 90th St. and Fifth Avenue 4. Distance: 5 miles 5. Starting time: 9:30A.M. A number of subcommittees were also set up and are chaired as follows: 1. Publicity: Warren Singer 2. T-Shirt Design: Guy Zelenak 3. Aid Stations (water, medical, baggage, and FRNY information table): Jerry McNeely 4. Fund Raising: Alfred Daiboch 5. Prizes & Trophies: Marty King 6. Entry Form & Poster Design: Sue Foster 7. Registration Table & Finish Line: Bill Beenhouwer We've applied to the Parks Department for permission to use Central Park, and we should hear from them in January. Meanwhile, we've scheduled another meeting of the Gay Pride Run Committee on Sat., Jan. 9, 1:00 P.M., at Chairperson Charles Smolen's (100 W. 92nd St., #29A, 595-7625; bring a $1 chip-in for refreshments). If you're interested in working on any of the subcommittees, or have ideas or suggestions, please attend the meeting. �WATER-STATION & FINISH-LIN E VOLUNTEERS NEEVEV. The NYRRC has requested our presence at a water table for the Winter Series 10-Miler on Sat., Jan. 16, in Central Park. Those interested should call Jerry McNeely at 877-8009. We also need members to work the chutes and finish line in this race. This is especially important because it will provide needed experience for the crucial finish-line work in our own race in June. FRs interested in this aspect of race management should call Bill Beenhouwer at 787-0289. JANUARY BUSINESS MEETING. Following our Wednesday evening run (see Schedule) and supper on Jan. 27, we'll meet around 9:00 at Sue Foster's (101 W. 8lst St., #714, 874-1388; please have a $1 bill for a chip-in). Since there will be so little time to compile the newsletter before the February mailing, those who wish to write articles should submit them as early as possible. Mail, hand, or phone them to Michael Cooper (see new FRNY Directory). SPECIAL RUNS. A reprise of our Canyons of New York run was held on Sun., Dec. 13. A large group of FRs met at the Staten Island Ferry Terminal and from there made their way through a deserted Financial District, eventually ending up at the fabulous Tiffany's at Sheridan Square, where they took over the luxurious rear banquettes and brunched on the usual gourmet fare. Our next Sunday run, "A Religious Retreat," will be Jan. 17. We'll meet at 11:00 A.M. outside the Port Authority Bus Terminal (l75th St. & Broadway), whence Peter Minthorn will lead us on a run up to the Cloisters and back, and then we'll breakfast nearby. The route is a fairly hilly 5 miles, so get your legs in shape. If you have a favorite run that you'd like to lead, or have any ideas for one, call Peter at 426-4937. LONG RUNS. With the increasing interest shown by members in doing long runs, starting in February we'll be having a once-a-mont h Sunday long run of 10 to 20 miles. This will be a good opportunity to obviate the boredom of long-distanc e running and to get in some good mileage with your fellow runners. Dress for the weather (see December newsletter) ! NEWS FROM THE COAST. The Los Angeles Front Runners played host to members of the San Diego and San Francisco Front Runners clubs the weekend of Nov. 14-15. In the first meeting of the West Coast clubs, about 100 runners participated in the activities, which on Saturday consisted of a fun run around Lake Hollywood with brunch following, and then a barbecue and party hosted by LA FRs that evening. Sunday morning, many of the runners competed in the YMCA/Mazola 5K and made an impressive showing, with 3 FRs taking firstplace awards. The race was followed by a potluck meal, again hosted by LA FRs. For those who may be traveling in the future, following is a list of other Front Runners clubs and people to contact for information: Los Angeles: Darrel Kindred (213 388-4888) San Diego: Jeff Wynne (714 466-5828) San Francisco: Jim Milton (415 346-0303) Boston: Allen Blaich (617 825-0181) Washington, D.C.: Chris Winters (202 332-6619) HAVE YOU TRIED THE BETA-ENDORPHIN? Runner's high is described by enthusiasts as a trancelike state wherein movement seems effortless, the mind grows creative, and they are suffused with a feeling of omnipotence or even euphoria. Some researchers are now saying that runner's high--far from being mainly a psychologic al lift, as was generally supposed-is caused by a release of chemicals inside the body. The chemicals getting most attention, enkephalins and beta-endorp hin, affect the body so much like opium that scientists call them natural opiates. Sports researchers and scientists agree that runner's high is real, even though studies show that some runners never experience it and more than half reach it during fewer than a third of their runs. It's hard to get high if conditions aren't easy and relaxed. This means that out-of-shap e beginners won't achieve it, and neither will veterans distracted by such perils as tough hills, hot weather, traffic, or barking dogs. The first step towards runner's high is staying on the road a long while. Runners get a "second wind" after the first several minutes, but runner's high is sometimes termed the "third wind," and experts agree it requires at least 35 minutes of running. Despite all this, plenty of skepticism about runner's high remains. To many runners, pounding the pavement until mellowness sets in is too grueling. They'd rather get high first, then run. CLUB SWEATSHIRTS FOR SALE. Two styles, zippered ($15) and unzippered ($14), as well as a few T-shirts ($6), all with FRNY logo, are available. Call Guy Zelenak at 278-8280. �' ' ENVELOPE ADDRESSER NEEDED. Our monthly mailings are addressed with a Scriptomatic machine, but we lack access to one. If you can provide access, call Steve Gerben (675-2797). The Gay Olympic games are scheduled to begin on Aug. 28, 1982, to run for 7 days at various locations in San Francisco. The track-and-field division and will include the following running events for both men and women (in meters): 100, 200, 400, 800, 1500, 5000, 10,000, 400 mixed relay, and 1600 mixed relay. These races will be on a standard 400-meter track. One team from each city may compete in track-and-field events, with three athletes and an alternate permitted to compete in each individual event. In addition to these track-and-field events, a marathon is scheduled, but as of now no further information is available. The Olympics Committee of FRNY, chaired by Bill Beenhouwer, will be responsible for assembling a team to represent NYC in these events and to coordinate fund-raising activities. Anyone interested in working with Bill and/or in participating in the games may contact him at home (787-0289) or at work ([914] 592-4411). GAY OLYMPICS UPDATE. The FRNY racing team made its wintry debut last month in the 6-miler on Dec. 6. Led by slick Jerry Mahle, who sprinted his way to a 35:31 finish, and by team co-captain Sue Foster, who copped third place in her age group with a 38:36, the gay harriers' first team effort augurs well for a fast future. See the Race Results for the excellent times of the participating FRs, a group including both vets and newcomers. Meanwhile, the fleet Tom Bordua--on sabbatical from the competitive arena--and the slower of the two captains set the wheels of a crucial part of the team in motion: the Ladies' Auxiliary Cheerleading Entourage (LACE). Braving winds no less bitter than those buffeting our runners, they scampered from one point of the course to another, encouraging (and perhaps (Tom is now working his fingers to embarrassing) the team racers with squeals of support. the nub fashioning pompoms from torn clothes, odd bits of string, and sequins and feathers swept from Sue's floor after the Halloween party.) Seriously, if you don't plan to race, come round to cheer for the team. Or, if you want to join those who have volunteered to hold the runners' sweats during the race, your name can be added to the waiting list. But please promise to return all garments in the same condition in which you receive them. RACING TEAM OFF AND RUNNING. The complete New York Road Runners Club 1982 racing schedule will be out this month, so we'll soon be able to plot our course for the entire year. The Snowflake 4-Mile Run in Central Park on Sat., Feb. 13, will be our next team event. Team members must submit entry blank and fee ($5 for NYRRC members, $7 if not) no later than Sat., Jan. 30. The only thing you must do to run on the team is to get your application (and check made out to NYRRC) for each race to Mark Mascolini or Sue Foster well before the deadline. Don't send your form straight to NYRRC or you won't be counted as part of the Front Runners team. Hand in or phone in your racing times to Michael Cooper (966-3642) before If you don't personally report your race results, they cannot be published here. RACE RESULTS. Jan. 27. DELAWARE VALLEY COLLEGE TURKEY TROT, Pennsylvania, 11/21 (3.5 mi.) 20:40 William Bower (3rd, 35-39 division) PHILADELPHIA MARATHON 11/29 Marty King 3:50:27 DECEMBER SERIES 10-MILER Central Park, 12/12 George Waffle Jean-Paul Rohner Sue Foster David Breedy 64:30 65:35 66:10 72:58 DECEMBER SERIES 6-MILER Central Park, 12/6 35:31 Jerry Mahle 37:05 Waffle George 37:20 Rohner Jean-Paul 38:07 Marty King 38:36 Sue Foster her age group) (3rd in 40:00 Todd van Bortel 40:44 Robert Kostulias 41:15 Bill Beenhouwer 42:11 Jerry McNeely 45:04 Ken Sehres MERTZTOWN CHRISTMAS CLASSIC Pennsylvania, 12/19 (lOK) William Bower 44:45 NEW YEAR'S EVE MIDNIGHT RUN Central Park, 1/1 (BK) Peter Minthorn David Breedy Guy Zelenak Ken Sehres Bob Buckley Larry Waurin Carl Teich Hector Rodriguez Steve Gerben *Danny Hladik Fernando (LA Front Runner) Michael Cooper *Neil Bodie *1st race ever 30:11 35:29 35:57 37:50 38:07 38:07 38:30 39 : 16 39:21 39:21 39:43 44:05 DNF �.. . ;' GAY MEN'S CHORUS ENTHRALLS FR CONCERTGOERS. The holiday season got off with a bang as 50 FRs crowded the orchestra of Carnegie Hall to hear the Christmas concert of the New York City Gay Men's Chorus. Aided and abetted by runner/singer Phil Butler, the club secured a monopoly on several rows of choice seats and was rewarded with Bach-toBach music ranging from a J.S. cantata to P.D.Q. 's "O Little Town of Hackensack." The excellence of the singing surprised none who had seen the chorus's summer outing, but it delighted all in the festive Yuletide crowd, who shouted and stomped until the encores culminated in "I Saw Daddy Kissing Santa Claus." The NYCGMC will be back on the boards next summer as part of the Gay Pride Week goings-on. Watch here for early announcements. WEEKENV AMONG THE CHERRY BLOSSOMS. start packing your bags. We have accepted an invitation from the D.C. Front Runners to be their guests in Washington for a weekend (not yet selected) in April. If our trip to Boston last September was any indication, this should be another great weekend. Full details will appear in the February newsletter. FRONT RUNNER SEEKS THEATER AUVIENCE. Club members are invited to attend playwright Marc Berman's The Bridge to Latonia at New York Stageworks, 15 W. 18th St., at 8:00P.M. on Jan. 6, 10, 14, 22, and 30. For reservations, call 691-9106. FRONT RUNNER SEEKS CONCERT AUVIENCE. on Sun., Feb. 7, Chris Freeman will present a piano recital at St. George's Church, 16th St. east of Third Ave., at 8:00P.M. Suggested donation is $3. Included on the program will be Beethoven's Sonata "Pathetique," Op. 13. FRONT RUNNERS NY FINANCIAL STATEMENT FISCAL YEAR 1980-81 Cash balance from previous period $ 127.91 Assets Income and Expenses Income Sale of shirts Membership dues Sale of tickets Transportation fees Race donation Other donations Sale of refreshments $2,191.65 1,845.00 931.00 890.50 25.00 17.00 4.00 $5,904.15 Expenses Purchase of shirts Office expenses Transportation expenses Purchase of tickets Transportation refund Membership fees Bank fees Race fee Party expenses Shirt refund Advertising expenses $1,927.80 1,504.29 820.40 811.00 76.00 70.00 60.00 60.00 32.46 10.00 5.00 $5,376.95 Cash balance at end of period Assets and Liabilities $ 655.11 147 shirts @ resale value Cash on hand Accounts receivable $1,412.00 655.11 43.00 $2,110.00 Liabilities -0- Current net worth $2,110.11 Ronald G. Kirchem, Treasurer ~~-\ - ----- \. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Document:Newsletters Year:1980s http://archives.frny.org/files/original/378ea1b7a34510cfce7d5411321132c3.pdf 8f03c576903d268918c15786fb0b0d22 PDF Text Text FRONT RUNNERS NY BOX 363, VILLAGE STATION, NEW YORK, NY 10014 October 1982 FRONT RUNNERS NY NEWSLETTER Vol. III, No. 10 FROM STEVE GERBEN. Th,is month marks the third anniversary of the founding of FRNY. The past 3 years have seen the club grow from the initial 9 members to over 250, thereby becoming one of the largest and most active gay organizations in NYC. Unquestionably, the highlight of the year was our sponsorship <)f the Gay Pride Run in June. The outstanding success of our race will make it a major function of Pride Week events in the years ahead. The year has also seen a continued expansion of our running activities. One look at the Race Results section of our newsletter shows the many FRs interested in racing and competition, and there is a constant, encouraging increase in the , number of members attending our fun runs. The social event of the year was our weekend trip to Washington, D.C., in April as guests of the DC Front Runners. The coming year will see further expansion of activities, so let's all get the fourth year of FRNY off to a great start by coming out and participating in the many exciting events planned for the coming months. I think we can all be proud of FRNY's standing and recognition in the community, and we can look forward to another year of more growth. THI RV ANNIVERSARY/ PREMARATHON PASTA PARTY. our annual event preceding the NYC Marathon and this year marking the third anniversary of the founding of FRNY will take place on Friday evening, Oct. 22, at 40 W. 24 St: ., Studio 3W, at 7:30. The party-space rental will be met by a charge of $4 per person at the door. Invite as many guests as you wish, but you must advise Tom Cook (535-7570) of your attendance and discuss what you're bringing, guestwise and foodwise. That's right, it's time once again to dig into Granny's old recipes to come up with something to delight your fellow FRs. N.B.: Only a minority of the revelers will be running in the marathon the following Sunday, so you needn't restrict yourself to carbohydrate-laden dishes. Come on, this is one of the biggies--there'll even be dancing! NYC MARATHON VOLUNTEERS UPVATE. This year the NYRRC has given us the water station at mile 24, right behind the Metropolit:an Museum in Central Park. As of now this appears definite, and we can hope that there are no last-minute snafus such as occurred last year. Also needed are many people to work at the finish line and as uniformed course marshals. The date is Sunday, Oct. 24. All the details aren't set yet, but you'll probably have to commit yourself to 6-7 hours of work that day . Friends, lovers, and others are welcome, but "freebies" at the water station are limited to 40 and will go to club members first. Finishline personnel and course marshals will receive "freebies" as well. So all of you in the ranks of the rejected applicants, walking wounded, and wait-till-next-year-marathoners come out to cheer your fellow FRs and be an integral part of the marathon-day excitement. Housekeeping details: 1) To volunteer for t.he water station, call Bill Dolan at 424-4009. 2) To volunteer for finish-line or marshaling duties, call Guy Zelenak at 278-8280. 3) So that water-station people can follow ABC's coverage of the race, will anyone who has a batteryoperated TV or a radio that receives TV audio signals bring it along. 4) If you're running the marathon, please let Bill or Guy know so that our people can watch for you in the mob. HALLOWEEN RACE ANV PARTY. "Oui, pour ce soir je suis reine des fees! Je suis Titania la blonde," chirps a masquerading soprano in one of those French operas. Well, you needn't go that far (though, on the other hand, you might) on Sunday, Oct. 31, when NYFRs will hold a postrace party at the home of Sue Foster (101 W. 81 St., #714, 874-1388). The race is the NYRRC's annual Halloween event, at which costumes are encouraged. Get an entry blank from NYRRC or from Guy , dress up as you see fit (or unfit), and come out for the race, either to enter or just to watch. The party will follow at 8:00 (the race starts at 7:00), and everyone is invited, whether in attendance at the race or not. There will be a $5 admission fee, payable at the door, which will cover the cost of the refreshments to be provided. This double-event evening was a huge success last year, and friends and lovers are welcome. �BUSINESS MEETINGS. Last month's business meeting took place on Sept. 22 in the home of Stan More and his roommate David Bower, who'd kindly prepared a wonderful assortment of good things to eat and drink. Thanks from us all to Stan and to David. In addition to other discussion and planning, the FRs present voted to retain the 7 P.M. starting time of our Wednesday runs, but all should note modifications in routes (see Schedule) necessitated by absence of sun and presence of cars once pedestrians-only evening hours cease. After business was settled, we celebrated the birthday of Maria (in absentia), digging into the chocolate cake baked for her by Cathy. The next business meeting will follow fun run and supper on Wed., Oct. 27, chez Bob Kostulias (57 W. 68 St., #8; 787-5916; about 9:00; $1 chip-in; come put your 2¢-worth in, too). FRNY business meetings are important and fun, so please take part. LONG RUNS. September's lengthy jaunt came and went on Sunday the 26th, when a group of hill-worshiping FRs trained to Mamaroneck and witnessed "How the Other Half Lives." It was a slow and easy romp since several of us admitted being virgins (to the length of the run). We wound our way through dog-strewn residential neighborhoods trafficked by no more than an occasional Mercedes, enjoying the squeaky cleanliness of manicured lawns and mausoleums ad nauseam. Guy Zelenak, who rounded out our insufficient 13 miles with another 7 inches (on the map) for a spirited 20-miler, greeted the first of the encountered canines rather playfully; however, he demurred when passing a butch-looking German shepherd guarding the burntout shell of a Gothic mansion we discovered just past the tennis courts of the Westchester Country Club. On the club grounds several runners, unable to settle for the joys of unadulterated camaraderie, broke into a fiery competition--to claim the chutzpa award for the day. Honorable mention: to the brave few who scaled a small mountain to arrive at the 13th tee of the golf course asking for cups of water just as a plaid-panted golfer was readying his swing. The runner-up award: to Tom Records, who answered nature's call by approaching a tweedy, British-sounding gentleman tending his marigolds while wifey watched from a lawn chair and invited himself into their home to use the facilities. First-prize dilettante act of the day: performed at mile 10 by a FR who's no stranger to first prizes. In full view of the world-renowned clubhouse at the center of the grounds, Sue Foster saw fit to "take it all off" so she could fully enjoy the lusciousness of that velvety green golf course. Afterwards, tying the laces of her shoes, she was overheard whispering in a trancelike fashion something about "splendor in the grass." We crawled into downtown Rye in just seconds over 2 hours, in time for an excessively mediocre repast at a suburban equivalent of our usual Greek taverna. Though the drafts were served up in superbly frosted mugs and the waitress was touchingly sincere in both her railings against jogging and her insistence on detailing for us the circumstances of her current hangover, the food simply did NOT make it. Later, after a detour to Baskin-Robbins, we headed for the train station to find our way back to civilization as we know it--content to leave the wilds of Westchester to the other half. We thank Lee Graham for suggesting this route and for his tour-guide services. October's long run (15 miles) will be a repeat of last winter's Manhattan Dash. Meet at 10 A.M. on Sunday the lOth on the platform near where the first car of the uptown A train stops at Columbus Circle (IND). We'll ride up to the northernmost point in Manhattan (Inwood Park), whence we'll run down to the southernmost point (Battery Park) and brunch afterwards. CLUB PHOTOS AVAILABLE. Tom Records has assembled an album of color photos of us NYFRs engaged in club activities during the past year. Copies may be ordered "at cost," and an early-December delivery is promised for those who beat the Thanksgiving deadline for orders. You may peruse the album (which contains some pretty hot stuff) at the October and November business meetings, or by appointment (call Tom at 779-0359). Thanks, Tom, for this service. CALIFORNIA OR ••• Never mind if you couldn't make it to the racing events in Los Angeles and San Francisco this past summer. You'll have another chance to see the Pacific on Sunday, Nov. 21, at the Heart of the City lOK and Marathon in San Diego. SDFRs have offered to put up anybody who needs a place to stay, and they say there'll also be parties and dinners over the weekend. Contact Steve (675-2797) regarding race applications and accommodations. FRNY MEMBERSHIP CARVS. Members should have received their FRNY cards in this mailing. If you show your card, you'll get a 10% discount on goods purchased at the Super Runners Shop (1337 Lexington Ave., near 89th St., 369-6010). This is in place of, not in addition to, any other discounts, including NYRRC members' discounts. If you appreciate Super Runners' recognition of FRNY, let them know it. Other businesses will probably follow suit. ', �ELE'CTION PROCEDURE & ANNUAL MEETING/HOLIDAY PARTY. Nominations for FRNY officers for 1983 will open at the October business meeting and remain open through the November busi··ness meeting. Nominations for president, male vice president, female vice president, secretary, and treasurer may be given at the meetings or mailed to the club P.O. box (if desired, anonymity may be preserved). Ballots will be sent to club members with the December mailing and should be brought to (or mailed back in time to arrive before) the Annual Meeting/Hol iday Party on Saturday, Dec. 19, at which time votes will be counted and results announced. THEMATIC RUN: LAST EXIT IN BROOKLYN. On Sun., Sept. 19, under a brilliant late summer sun, Bayridge, Brooklyn, looked very much as it was depicted in Saturday Night Fever: church-going burghers hastened to their appointment s with the Almighty, young professiona ls and ethnics jostled each other in a popular deli, parents pushed perambulato rs, and there was a noticeable absence of peoples of color as the solid citizens proceeded with their business, the towers of the Verrazano-N arrows Bridge lording over it all, very much like a manor house of antiquity. Into this semisuburban scene there emerged from the Stygian depths of the BMT 10 geared-up FRs, none the worse for their own Saturday-nig ht revels, eager to get on with the real, though unstated, purpose of FRs: the contemporary version of the Quest for the Golden Fleece, or the Search for the Grail: the Pursuit of the Quintessent ial Greek Coffee Shop (hereafter GCS). This particular contingent of FRs labored mightily, even running the obligatory 5 miles (the ostensible rationale for being in Bayridge) , following the gently curving bay of Ft. Hamilton on a bike-and-jog gers path lined with fisherfolk. But then it was down to business. Knight of the Woeful Countenance Bill McGlinn had surveyed the scene in advance and offered up as a candidate for inspection GCS Tiffany--no doubt part of the venerable chain of Tiffanies so often reviewed in previous newsletters . The exterior design and interior decor of Bayridge Tiffany score high among GCSs: stucco protrudes alongside stainless steel and glitz, and there is more than sufficient fake brick and stone. Inside the prefabricate d structure was a truly impressive display: the mandatory gum-chewing and bleached cashier, gleaming formica, glass display counters offering up tributes to gluttony, bogus ceiling beams, preposterou s coats of arms, genuine plastic flowers, electric torches that flicker, and truly kitsch scenes of the Glory That Was Greece. For decor, I rate Bayridge Tiffany 3.5 stars. As for the service, the waitress was no doubt a graduate of the Glorious GCS School of Waiting and Culinary Arts--brass y, sassy, very competent, able to balance 5 or 6 orders at once, and a patroness of running. However, the service was very fast: 2 stars. The pancakes were sufficiently soggy, lumpy, tasteless, and heavy in the true GCS way of cooking, made with highly processed white flour, totally lacking in any nutritional value, served up with ersatz maple syrup. When ingested, one knew that an irrevocable decision had been made. The coffee had the thin film of oil obligatory in GCSs, accompanied by the petite cylinders of pleasure (if one is a masochist) containing a white liquid meant for the coffee but which inevitably, once a fingernail lifts the ultra-thin covering, ends up on the table and on the crotch. This critic, immobilized by the pancakes, was unable to taste any of the other food, but it appeared to be in the very finest tradition of junk food--all show, no substance: 4 stars. Despite the foregoing, this writer finds that Bayridge Tiffany does not quite meet the standards of the ne plus ultra archetypal GCS: ultimate kitsch in decor, a perfect Alice the Waitress, totally lackluster and utterly unredeerning food, the most decadent ambiance. It's bad, but not bad enough. The Quest goes on. --Torn R. THEMATIC RUN: RAMBLE RUN. On Sunday, Oct. 17, there'll be a reprise of one of our alltime most popular runs--throug h the Central Park Ramble and its environs. We'll start from Tavern on the Green at 11 A.M. and scamper past the Lake, Belvedere Castle, the Great Lawn, the Meadow, etc., taking in sights of nature not readily visible from the park loop which is our usual running route. The park should be at its most beautiful, in light of an apparently early fall, and foliage and other flora will no doubt be spectacular . After 5 miles or so we'll knock off and eat brunch together at the Rhapsody, and as always friends are welcome. FRNY AT THE GAY MARKET. Our club will operate out of a booth of prime location at the Greater Gotham Business Council Gay Market on the weekend of Nov. 6 & 7. Volunteers will be needed on Saturday (from noon to 9 P.M.) and Sunday (from noon to 8 P.M.) to dispense club literature, sell club running gear, recruit potential members, become acquainted with other gay-oriented organization members, etc. Even with our out-of-the-w ay location at the 1980 market we had lots of fun, and it can only be better this year since our booth will be at an intersection in the main room. If you want to take part, talk to Steve Gerben at 675-2797. �First, we thank all of you who helped make our trip to the gay olympics a success. Your support--emotio nal, financial, and athletic--helpe d in innumerable ways. ·It was such a rewarding experience that I hope each of you is able to enjoy it sometime. The support, enthusiasm, and commitment from the San Francisco gay community became apparent immediately upon our arrival for registration. They had volunteers for every step of the processing. Better yet were the lines of volunteers (some waiting over 3.5 hours) who had rooms available for the athletes. The next day there was an even greater show of support during the Opening Ceremonies. And what an opening it was! The foreign athletes marched in first, followed by the representatives from the US cities. Nothing had prepared us for the reception we received: thousands of people standing, cheering, clapping, and whistling, wishing us their best, proud of us and of themselves. It sent goose bumps up the back of this cynic. After all the teams had marched in, the Olympic torch was lit, followed by entertainment from the always-tasteful Tina Turner. On Sunday, the first day of competition, our marathoners had the unenviable task of starting at 8 A.M. Yet, despite injuries and lack of sufficient training (George W. did more miles during the race than in all of July and August), they ran some smart and gutsy races. Marty K. and Guy Z. ran well enough to get the Silver and Bronze in the 40+ age group--the only NYFRs to get any "hardware." John K. snagged 9th overall, while Warren S. astounded the medics and George W. shocked everyone by finishing. Meanwhile, back at SF State's great Chevron 400 track, the gods blessed us with sunny weather and Jerry M. with a 4:18 (lSOOM mile) for 3rd in his heat. Prior to the start of the 5K we had no idea we were about to experience the only problem with the Games--track officiating. Whether it was due to their lack of experience, the number of runners, and/or the number of laps, the officials lost count. As a result our harriers didn't run a complete SK. You can imagine their frustration and anger after working all those months, gearing towards the race, and then having it cut short. Our second day on the track saw us with more sunny weather and the BOOM (half-mile) changed from a trial to a final. Jerry M. surprised himself and the other runners with a finishing kick and 4th place (2:02.8). This was followed by our trio in the lOK. Based on the previous day's goof in the SK and a similar blunder with the women's lOK, each of the 19 runners was assigned his own lap counter. It worked! Everyone ran the right distance; but, because the field got so spread out, our guys didn't have enough people to key on. In spite of this, Todd v B. ran a solid 5th in 37:07, followed by Joel I. in 7th place and Bob K. in 9th. That left one more day on the track. In the final of the lSOOM, after a slow first quarter, the field started to stretch out and Jerry M. ended up a disappointed 5th in 4:22. Fortunately, that was followed by a great l600M relay in which LA just edged out SF in the last 5 meters. Besides the finish, the thing that made the relays so fantastic was the concern and affection the men and women on those teams showed for one another. Those feelings were demonstrated again that night when the runners from all the cities met for a party at Amelhia's. Maybe next time we'll have a chance to share all this with our women runners. The Closing Ceremonies again afforded us the thrill of marching into Kezar Stadium. Just as on opening day, the crowds really poured it on for us and made each of us feel as if the applause were just for him. Nothing can compare with the feelings we got from the Gay [Olympic] Games. I hope all of us are part of it next time. --Jersey J. GAY GAMES REPORT. "Thousands of human beings pranced, marched, skipped and strolled to boost their cause--homosex uality. • • . They marched Fifth Avenue yesterday up under the banner of Gay Pride. Pride? Better call it self-justificati on. • • • Gay pride • • . is a self-serving attempt to justify something that takes away from society more than it gives. • • • Somehow it just seems to boil down to one more small chapter in the book There's a reason for both sexes. There's absoof life- as-it-never-shou ld-have-been. lutely no reason for homosexuality." The foregoing quotation is taken from an editorial in Sun Myung Moon's News World last June 28, two days after our Gay Pride Run and one day after the CSLDC march. Its title was "Pride Is Wrong Word for Gay Parade," and it appeared in the same issue as Eddie Coyle's superb coverage of our race (which, by the way, was misnamed throughout three full pages of text and pictures). Moon's newspaper has gained some popularity among members of the running community at large and among some FR club members for extensive coverage of the local running scene. Mr. Coyle himself has never been less than fully supportive of our efforts in his coverage of our race and in spotlighting two of our women runners. My complaint is not with him; it's with Mr. Moon and his newspaper. As gay people living in a straight world, our lives are filled with compromises. Can we in good conscience compromise ourselves further by buying Mr. Moon's instrument of repression? I cannot. I will not. It's a question each of us must answer for him/herself. --Bill Dolan A PERSONAL VIEWPOINT. �WOMEN'S EVENTS. The recent turnout of women at our fun runs and at the Thursday night workouts has been very encouraging. So to all of our female members whom we haven't seen >recently, don't miss out! We're still meeting on Thursday evenings at 7:00 at the reservoir at 90th St., despite impending darkness, for invigorating quarter-mile intervals (to be done at your own risk--I mean pace). The women's racing team will be making its official debut on Oct. 2 in the Avon Half-Marathon. There will be a celebration of the event immediately afterwards at Sue Foster's apartment (101 W. 81 St., #714; 874-1388; $1 chip-in) so that we debutantes can replenish some of those lost carbohydrates. All racers, cheerleaders, lovers, and coaches are welcome. And--as if this weren't enough--there'll be a women-only fun run on Sunday, Oct. 17, in Prospect Park. We'll meet under the arch at Grand Army Plaza (call Sue for directions) at 11 A.M. and take a tour of the park for a 3.4-mile run. Anne Joseph has generously offered to provide us with a postrun breakfast at her nearby apartment (282 Garfield Place; 499-1060; $2 chip-in). Judging from our past women's fun runs in Prospect Park, there should be a large turnout and, hopefully, some new faces. FRNY RUNNING GEAR FOR SALE. Our famous running-lambda logo is featured in white "rubberized" lettering on the powder-blue T-shirt with burgundy graphic ($7) and on both styles of hooded sweatshirts (front and back on zippered model, $15; back only on pullover, $14-particularly appropriate items for the coming cool weather), and it's in burgundy on our gray-sweat T-shirt ($7) and white tanktop ($6). Also available is our Gay Pride Run shirt ($5), and the new racing-team tanktop (unisex) in gray nylon with logo ($13) will be available in time for the NYC Marathon. Call Guy (278-8280) to buy and benefit the FRNY treasury. RACE RESULTS. Stan More (877-4252) is the compiler of race results for FRNY, but it's up to the individual to make sure Stan has all the results before the monthly business meeting. GAY [OLYMPIC] GAMES San Francisco, 8/29-9/4 Jerry Mahle 2:02 l500M (Trials) Jerry Mahle 4:18 1500M (Final) Jerry Mahle 4:22 MAZOLA-YMCA lOK SHAPE-UP RUN, Central Park, 9/12 Paul Moore BOOM Race LEGS FOR LUNGS lOK Hudson Falls, NY, 8/29 Micky Aguilera 35:51 Dave Mose 38:11 Sue Foster 38:34 (4th, Open division) Joel Ifcher 39:31 Kevin Mahony 40:04 John Hickey 43:38 Lee Abbey 43:45 Richard Walker 43:56 Frank Leykamm 45:35 Sandy Greer 46:54 Bryan McGreal 46:54 Dennis Rager 47:25 Paul Chazan 47:57 Jerry Lytle 51:44 Randy Turner 52:06 Gail Pearlman 58:50 38:03 5K CROSS-COUNTRY RUN Van Cortlandt Park, 9/5 Micky Aguilera 17:31 JERRY LEWIS'S LOVE RUN San Francisco, 9/6 (lOK) Marty King 40:22 5K Race* Bob Kostulias Richard Walker 17:09 17:57 lOK Race Todd van Bortel Joe l Ifcher Bob Kostulias 37:07 39:10 40:26 Marathon 3:13:44 John Killacky 3:15:22 Marty King (Silver Medal, Masters) 3:27:21 Guy Zelenak (Bronze Medal, Masters) 3:32:28 George Waffle 3:34:48 Warren Singer LITE-WORLD'S FAIR RUN Flushing Meadow, 9/11 (5 .19 mi.) Micky Aguilera (6th overall) Dave Mose 29:48 31:30 FLATBUSH FROLIC FOOTRACE Brooklyn, 9/12 (3.5 mi.) Peter Boyden 21:24 BILBO-FRODO BIRTHDAY RUN Olona, NY, 9/12 (7.6 mi.) Paul Moore 53:22 *One lap short of the distance, due to an official's error. METS lOK RUN Flushing Meadow, 9/19 Micky Aguilera Dave Mose Bryan McGreal Frank Leykamm 34:43 36:09 42:40 42:46 HISPANIC HERITAGE WEEK RACE Albany, 9/18 (5K) Paul Moore (3rd overall) 18:39 �FRONT RUNNERS NY MEMBERS' BUSINESS DIRECTORY October 1982 NEIL BODIE Proprietor, Grove Gas Service, Cherry Grove (Fire Island), (516) 597-6439. Bottled gas, plumbing, gas and electrical appliances, sales and service. MARJORIE CONN Licensed Massage Therapist Uma Health Studio--Midtown Manhattan 582-3533 Services Offered: Swedish Massage, Shiatsu, Acupressure Massage, Foot Reflexology, Touch for Health, Yoga Instruction. MICHAEL COOPER Typing, copy editing, literary styling. Perfectionist. Specializing in Ph.D. dissertations, Master's theses, papers, manuscripts, and resum~s. Extensive knowledge of style, format, grammar, etc. Types, styles, lays out, and writes (parts of) FRNY Newsletter. Reasonable rates. 966-3642. Dr. CHARLES A. FRANCHINO Chiropractor. 30 Fifth Ave. (cor. W. lOth St.), 673-4331, by appointment. Neck & Back Pains, Headaches, Fatigue, Stiff Joints, Numbness, Sports Injuries. Nutritional Guidance, Postural Evaluations, Exercise Programs. Insurance accepted. ROB HARDIMAN Carpenter/General Contractor. All aspects of home improvement, including construction of shelving units, loftbeds, & closets, linoleum laying, etc. Works alone or with an experienced team. Free estimates. Call 966-5466. RONALD G. KIRCHEM Editorial Consultant and Writer. BOB KOSTULIAS It hasn't been proved absolutely that one of Bob's hairstyles will make you run faster, but you'll make out better for sure. Call him at 787-5916. THOMAS H. RECORDS M.S.W., C.S.W. Psychotherapist. N.Y. State Certified Social Worker. Trained at C. G. Jung Institute for Analytical Psychology, N.Y.C. Sliding-scale fee. Hours by appointment: 779-0359. EMILY STEDMAN Invest in Art. Commis s ion an oil painting of yourself or a friend as a runner, by an artist represented in a well-known Madison Avenue gallery. Reasonable rates/time-payment plan. Call 768-6343 for appointment to see portfolio. Travel Consultant East West Travel Bureau 582-3533 297-3720 (800) 645-2200 Services Offered Free of Charge: Air Travel, Car Rentals, Cruises, Charters, Tours, Vacation Packages, Hotel Reservations, Tkts Delivered. Call 260-0823. If you provide a service of potential interest to FRNY members, submit an "ad" in writing (to Michael Cooper--see FRNY Membership Directory) to be included in subsequent editions. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Newsletters, 1982 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Newsletter, Vol. 3 No. 10, October 1982 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Digitized Oct. 31, 2014 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1982 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright FRNY. If you have privacy-related concerns about this content being online, please contact frnyarchives@frny.org. Document:Newsletters Year:1980s http://archives.frny.org/files/original/67be395a51d12a7f769e7d8214cf2f13.pdf 45f94e67b5e8a52080c623f0db105e20 PDF Text Text J' FRONT RUNNERS NY BOX 363, VILLAGE STATION, NEW YORK, NY 10014 November 1982 FRONT RUNNERS NY NEWSLETTER Vol. III, No. 11 FROM STEVE · GERBEN. Standing by the fountain at Lincoln Center at 6:30 A.M. on October 24 to see off our runners who were busing out to Staten Island for the start of the NYC Marathon, I had a momentary pang of regret about not running again this year, but it quickly passed as our members and some LAFRs boarded the buses and went on their way. As a marathon volunteer, my job that day was as a prechute (the area between the finish line and the chutes) pusher. Having done this before in other races, I knew it was going to be a very intense and exhausting afternoon, and I was right. The crowds were already very large when I arrived at Tavern on the Green about 10:00. The finish-line area was the usual scene of people scurrying around setting up equipment and supplies, but on a gigantic scale. Towering above and spanniag the roadway was the press bridge, just behind the finish line, full of cameras and photographe rs . . It was all very impressive, as well it should be. After all, this was the NYC Marathon. The tension began to mount as it was announced that the lead runners had entered the park. Soon the first police motorcycles came into view, followed by what seemed an endless caravan of trucks, police cars, and vans. Finally, the lead car came through, and there, racing up the hill to the finish line, were Salazar and Gomez. A small group of us were assigned the job of escorting the first man and woman finishers through the prechute area and out a special exit before the chutes. An exhausted-lo oking Salazar crossed the finish line, and we closed in behind him and escorted him out. About 15 minutes later Grete Waitz came through, smiling and looking great, and we escorted her out, too. By now the runners were crossing in ever-increas ing numbers, and the next 5 hours were spent keeping everyone moving along into the chutes. Seeing the range of expressions and emotions of men and women who'd just completed running 26.2 miles was really incredible. The tears, the looks of disbelief that they'd actually finished, the smiles, the shouts of joy--it was a memorable sight and one I'll never forget. I'd like to thank the 70 other FRs and friends who helped out at our water station, as course marshals, and at the finish line. The NYC Marathon is truly a unique event, and it was wonderful for everyone to be a part of it. FRNY AT THE GAY MARKET. On the weekend of Nov. 6 & 7, our club will have a booth at the Greater Gotham Business Council Gay Market at P.S. 3 (490 Hudson St.--one block below Christopher St.). Many FRs have already volunteered to "work," but more are needed. The hours on Saturday are from noon to 9 P.M., and on Sunday from noon to 8 P.M. We'll be dispensing club literature, selling club running gear, recruiting potential members, becoming acquainted with other gay-oriented organization members, publicizing the Gay Pride Run (1983), and having fun all the while. If you come, please be sure to sport one of our shirts. Some volunteers are needed on Friday evening as well to set up the booth. If you want to be a part of the goingson, call Steve Gerben at 675-2797. If we have women members at the booth at all times (in addition to men), we'll be more likely to increase lesbian participatio n in FRNY, so come on out, women. The $2 admission at the door is for a good cause, so please don't begrudge it. BUS I NESS MEETINGS. Everyone who'd been at the first business meeting Bob Kostulias hosted at his place was hoping he'd once again bake up batches of his brownies, and he did just that. There were brownies with nuts for days, brownies without nuts for Sue, plus chocolate-ch ip cookies, fudge cookies, and things to wash it all down with. There were even handouts of the leftovers at the door. Pretty good for a buck. And there were almost as many laughs at the meeting as crumbs on the floor; but then, we always have fun when we get together. Thanks, Bob, for having us, and thanks to all who showed their interest in FRNY by attending. We'll do it all over again on Wednesday, Nov. 24. Following our usual fun run and supper at the Rhapsody, we'll descend upon Bill Beenhouwer' s place (230 CPW, #15K; 787-0289; about 9:00; $1 chip-in) for the business meeting. Please come take part and observe at firsthand our • • • �Nominations for FRNY 1983 officers opened at the October business ELECTION PROCEVURE. meeting and will remain open through the November business meeting. Nominated so far are Steve Gerben for President, Bill Beenhouwer for Male Vice President, Sue Foster for Female Vice President, Bill Dolan and Guy Zelenak for Secretary, and Ron Kirchem and Richard Walker for Treasurer. Submit any further nominations to a current club officer, either orally or in writing (even anonymously, if you wish). The nominees are respectfully requested to come to the November business meeting to introduce themselves and give a brief statement (no filibustering, Kirchem!) concerning their reasons for running (for office). (Nominees who can't be there should send a letter of self-representation to be read aloud.) Ballots will be sent to FRNY members with the December mailing, to be marked and brought to (or mailed back in time to arrive before) the Annual Meeting/Holiday Party, which will be either Dec. 17 (Friday) or 18 (Saturday), when the votes will be counted and the results of the election announced. FRNY AT NYCGMC CONCERT. Once again we've booked a block of 50 orchestra seats for the New York City Gay Men's Chorus concert at Carnegie Hall on Tuesday, Dec. 14, at 8 P.M. The program's theme is Winter Settings and features "classical music of the season" by Gabrieli, Bruckner, Buxtehude, and Charpentier, plus three world premieres. Those who've attended the NYCGMC concerts in the past know how special these occasions are, both as musical and social events. The tickets we've reserved for FRNY and friends ($15 each) will be sold on a firstcome, first-served basis, so R.S.V.P. to Tom Cook and mail your check to the club address. THIRV ANNIVERSARY /PREMARATHON PASTA PARTY. And I used to think that running is what most of us do best! Friday night, Oct. 22, sure taught me otherwise, for that's when the FRs proved that they are as talented in one room of their apartments as they are on the running paths--that reference is to the kitchen, folks. Our 1982 premarathon/anniversar y party was a four-star event in all respects. The food was superb, and the three pounds I gained are testimony to that fact. Pasta primavera, cold pasta shells in a dill dressing, linguini with mushroom sauce, turkey Tetrazzini, lasagna, noodle casserole, green-bean casserole, e~gplant parmigiana, Caesar salad, bean salad, ambrosia, and homemade breads were only part of the bounty that made up the first course. An abundance of beer, wine, and soda helped us to alternate between sipping and gorging. A brief respite, and then on to coffee and dessert: assorted cookies, cheesecake, chocolate cheesecake, blueberry cheesepie, frosted chocolate cake, macaroon-filled chocolate cake, German chocolate cake, erotic chocolate cake, brownies, blondies, tarts, tofu-yogurt pie (how did something nutritious sneak in?). Calories galore and cavities forever, but wonderful tastes all the same. The Chelsea loft in which these culinary masterpieces were displayed and ultimately devoured provided the perfect setting for us to entertain one another and our guests, who included members of the Los Angeles, Boston, San Francisco, and Washington Front Runners, and two special guests: the parents of Stan More. Throughout the evening, Tom Records had us all transfixed with his incredible slide show, where we all got star billing. At the beginning of the evening, mellow music filled the loft and we chatted, gossiped, drank, and ate; then the disco beat took over and the calories were danced away. The party was a marvelous prelude to the NYC Marathon and a fitting celebration of the third anniversary of FRNY. Thank you, Social Chairperson Tom Cook, and every FR who made it such a success. Just think--we'll have this fun event every October! --Paul Chazan BROOKLYN WOMEN'S RUN. A mini-horde of dashing Sapphic women gathered under the arch at Grand Army Plaza in Brooklyn on Sunday, Oct. 17. As they ran the 3.4 miles around Prospect Park, potential thieves and muggers shivered in their boots at the sight of the well-muscled bodies .in flight. Other greatly impressed bystanders joyously hailed the throng of women runners. Admiring the fall foliage, they traversed the rugged and mountainous terrain, jaws flapping almost as fast as feet in traditional FR camaraderie. Afterwards, the Amazonian crew had a feast at the home of Anne Joseph which consisted of two kinds of wonderful quiche, cake, juice, coffee, and the most enormous bagels we had seen in our travels in these parts. The group proceeded to eat for the next two or so hours amid leisurely conversation, running talk, and plans for the women's team's next exploits. Since Anne had made enough food for 50 people, everyone was offered some to take home. That's the trouble with our runs--the participants run the risk of gaining weight at the brunch! --Emily Stedman �The thematic run for October through the Ramble and its environs in Central Park on Sunday, the 17th, drew fewer FRs than expected, but after romping down the irregular pathways, up the hewn steps, and along the roads and sidewalks to arrive at the Rhapsody, our ramblers were pleasantly surprised. Already seated at the tables were a sizable number of FRs who'd just finished the Computer Run, also in Central Park that morning. So we ended up with what was probably the club's all-time best-attende d Sunday brunch. Our thematic fun run for November will be the "Mincemeat Run," a 5-rnile cross-count ry course through the Bronx's Van Cortlandt Park. We'll meet on the uptown platform of the IRT at Times Square to take the first train (front car) after 10:30 A.M. on Sunday, Nov. 21. We'll brunch, too, as always. SPECIAL RUNS. Polish up your pearl-handle d lorgnettes, because we're going to get some culture on Sunday, January 16, 1983, when we attend as a group the Circle in the Square (downtown) production of "Greater Tuna," a "hilarious" play set in the metropolitan environs of the third-small est town in Texas. Tickets for the 7 P.M. performance are $16, and if you want to go you should R.S.V.P. to Joel Ifcher (678-4386) as soon as possible. Those of us who attended our last theater party-"Bloo lips"-rernem ber how much fun it was, so try to come. FRNY AT THE THEATER. LONG RUNS. On Sunday, Oct. 10, a shifting group of FRs ran the 15-mile Manhattan Dash from Inwood Park to Battery Park. The main group met at the 59th St. IND station, espying Arthur on his way horne from all-night discoing. Stan made a dramatic entrance to join the group just as the A train arrived. The thrilling trip up to Inwood included the longest nonstop stretch on the subway system, 59th to l25th Sts. Arriving at last at the last stop, 207th St., the group was joined by several FRs for whom 15 miles were not enough, since they had run to the run. A short jog to Inwood Park brought us to the official start, Shorakkapoc h Rock, where all stopped to read the plaque commemorati ng the sale of Manhattan Island to the Dutch by the Indians. The group then climbed a steep path cut into the cliffside, the uphill grade all but forgotten amid the splendid colors of the autumn woods and the magnificent views of the Hudson and the Palisades. "At last we're headed south," someone was heard to murmur as we rounded the bend and headed toward Riverside Park. Beautiful views of river and city constantly unfolded during the uneventful run south, which was punctuated by presidentia l water stops at the George Washington Bridge and Grant's Tomb. Yet another contingent bearing bottles of French and American water greeted the group at 72nd St., where several dropouts were replaced by an equal number of dropins, in a sort of relay. The route down the West Side was grim, and the footing treacherous , but the runners were cheered by the encouraging comments of the lushes of the afternoon and, at last, by the sight of Ms. Liberty in the harbor. The run ended near the Staten Island Ferry Terminal, and our group dispersed, some going on to brunch together. The feat of running the length of Manhattan Island is awe inspiring and uplifting, and this run is greatly recommended to FRs who haven't yet taken part. The November long run will be a reprise of the Staten Island 10-Mile Run. We'll meet on Sunday, the 28th, at the Ferry Terminal at Battery Park at 10:15 A.M. for the 10:30 ferry across the bay. The route is primarily through the breathtakin gly beautiful Clove Lake and Silver Lake Parks, and as always we'll take brunch together afterwards, probably at the St. George there in S.I. In order that no individual be unduly burdened with the responsibil ity of full-time service as FRNY club photographe r, it was decided at the Oct. business meeting to establish a rotational system. Anyone who wants to volunteer to be the "official" club photographe r for a particular event should talk to Steve well in advance of that function. PHOTOGRAPHERS WANTEV. New hot item! Our famous running-lamb da logo is now availour silver-gray nylon unisex tanktop ($13). Too cold for tanktops, you able in royal blue on say? Nonsense-th e perfect undergarmen t for fall/winter fun runs. Once arrived at the Rhapsody, remove outer layers to show off your physique while your tanktop dries. What outer layers, you say? Why, one each of our two styles of hooded sweatshirts with white "rubberized" lettering and logo (front and back on zippered model, $15; back only on pullover, $14), the same logo that appears on our powder-blue T-shirt with burgundy graphic ($7), our gray-sweat T-shirt ($7), and our white cotton tanktop ($6). Also for sale: Gay Pride RunT-shirt s ($5). Proceeds of the sales go to the club treasury. To order, see or call Guy Zelenak (278-8280). FRNY RUNNING GEAR FOR SALE. �Under cover of predawn darkness they were all spirited out City . By convoys of buses nearly 16,000 of them were carted off before the City awak~ of the ened--before anyone could see it happen. They were cold, tired, and hungry. Although many were in good shape, others were bruised and injured. The bus convoys took them to a seldomconsidered army base on the edge of the City. There they were forced to endure the chill and the wind, to find comfort by lying on the damp ground, to huddle into inadequate tents--and to wait. After being detained for several hours, they were all herded out of the makeshift holding area and up onto the Bridge. They were massed there by the thousands--stan ding close together to retain as much warmth as possible. Again they waited--exposed to the winds coursing through the harbor. They were guarded by waves of helicopters overhead, by officers stationed atop the Bridge tower, and by an emplacement of heavy artil lery. Finally, without explanation, they were told they were free to go, but the only way to ga in that freedom, the only way to get back to the City, was to run as fast as they could. Prodded by a deafening blast from the cannon, they ran. Across the Bridge they r a n . Through Brooklyn they ran. Through Queens they ran. Across another bridge they ran. Some faltered, but most ran. North through Manhattan they ran. Crowds gathered and swelled i nto the streets to watch them. The crowds screamed--like a replay of some ancient Roman circus. As they ran through the Bronx they were told they could go back to the City--back to the Park in the City, which had always been a place to enjoy, to relax, to be oneself. But t o get there they would still have to run. And so through Harlem they ran. Down Fifth Ave. they ran and into the Park, but it was not yet over. The sun shone and caught the colors of the autumn tree s. The Park was aglow-but it was not yet over. By now the crowds had grown out of all proportion. The screaming of the crowds was incessant . The runners were exhausted, but t hey ran on. They ran on through the sun-tossed orange and gold and brown of an October day in the Park. And as they ran, they heard nothing but the screams of the crowds mingled with the screams of their own muscles. And as they ran they realized that the crowds were screaming for them, not at them, that this was not a day of mindless torture, but of boundless courage. That on this day the City's millions were as one. And then they were told they could stop running. --B. Beenhouwer IMPRESSIONS OF THE BIG RACE. 'Twas a glorious Sunday in October, freezing cold at 44°F and galeforce winds blowing. Our crew of 11 or so, reduced somewhat by viruses, took up positions at First Ave. & 96th St. This is the first year the marathon has had marshals, and FRs as usual participated in this great leap forward. We were resplendent in 5-color T-shirts, orange baseball hats, and a complete flimsy rainsuit in shocking orange, size 52, including P pants and hood (optional). W gathered at 11 A.M. on our corner, awaiting orders·. Although we were all wearing many laye LS of thermal underwear and sweatshirts , there was a continuous parade of FRs to the neare st coffee stand. We watched a Fire Dept. "cherrypicker" and crew attach the 18-mile marker to the tops of the streetlamps on the corner, and we waited some more. Finally--they were coming! We spread out down to 9lst St. and got everyone up on the sidewalk . Fierce cops on motorcycles enforced the sidewalk rule by cruising close to our behinds as we held the crowds back; 14 cops came past, then the press truck filled with photographers. And THEN: the hot runners (male)--5 of them, not looking tired. A big space. Another runner. A space. A runner. 4 runners. Another 50 or so. Grete, the first woman, surrounded by 5 men . No more women for a while. 400 very attractive, strong men, and about 20 women. And then 4,000 good runners. Some familiar faces. 4,000 more. Maybe we should try next year? They don't look so terrible ••. J fast wheelchairs. Oh, then they started to look--terrible. Thin young men with leg cramps. The ill-prepared. The ill. On and on. Dribbling down to 1 or 2 per block. We cheered them all. If you run, wear your name on your shirt so we can cheer! There were still more left, but the marshals were leaving, the cops were leaving, it was cold. Our glowing jackets in shreds, we headed for home. --Sandy Greer MARATHON MARSHALS. The old adage "Every cloud has a silver lining" has proven itself to me during my recent hospitalization for a broken left femur (it's a bone). I'm certain I would have lost my marbles while flat on my back in traction for two weeks if not for my friends at FRNY . From noon to 8 P.M. daily, you brought me mirth, food, distractions, and gossip from the outside world. The time passed quickly. Your cards and phone calls also spirited me through this difficult period. It's wonderful to be part of FRNY--you're never alone, no matter how cloudy things become. My warmest thanks to my friends at FRNY. --Todd NOTE FROM AN AI LING NYFR. �t IN THE CUPS. Here we are, sports fans, at mile 24 on Oct. 24, 1982, for the 13th running of the NYC Marathon. It's 2 hours into the race and 50+ FRs and their supporters (jocks, all) have assembled to hand out water, E.R.G., and vociferous encouragement to their kindred spirits. After a motorcade fit for a queen passes, whom do we see but MM. Killacky and King battling neck and neck for the lead, with More, Beenhouwer, Zelenak, et al., in hot pursuit. After a stop at our station for a quick spruce, the fierce battle continues, with the laurels going to . . . uh, what was in that E.R.G.? A few statistics are in order: 1,000 gallons of H20, 10,000 paper cups, 400 man-hours of work, and 60 yellow slickers in one-size-fits-no-one, and, oh yes, 24 pairs of Princess rubber gloves--all this went into the FR water station. What of course cannot be quantified is the enthusiasm that each one of us brought that day. The excitement of seeing Salazar and Gomez battling neck and neck as they passed was only surpassed by the excitement of seeing our own runners come by. When spotted, each received cheers as if he were the only one in the race. Cheers also go to the water-station volunteers, each of whom did an outstanding job. We all left the station tired from the hard work but gratified by another job well done. A special compulsivity award goes to the table that got 325 cups on a table meant for 250. One question, though: What vile and unspeakable uses are being made of the 23 pairs of rubber gloves that disappeared? --Bill Dolan HALLOWEEN RACE ANV PARTY. It won't come as a surprise to anyone that we're a fun-loving bunch of people, and Sunday, Oct. 31, afforded a wonderful opportunity to display our personal deviations. The evening began with perhaps the NYRRC's most fun event, the annual Halloween Run in Central Park, where some pretty bizarre outfits were seen zipping through the almost-Smile race, including 25 from FRNY. There followed a party at Sue and Cynthia's, where 60+ of [Incius made short work of two 6-foot heroes, several side dishes, and unending cheesecake. dentally, be sure to sign the petition to get Heimlich Maneuver instructions imprinted on the back of all FRNY running gear in future.] Yet food, for once, was not our greatest cause for joy; rather, supreme delight was achieved in relishing the fantastic/sordid/beautiful/tasteless personas-for-the-evening so cleverly conceived, admirably executed, and brazenly paraded with panache and aplomb aplenty. "Words cannot describe .••" is a trite phrase, but too true. For better or for worse, cameras recorded the spectacle and you'd better get your name on the waiting list right away to see the club scrapbook, which will be at upcoming functions. The 6 or so who formed the Kit Kat Klub deserve special mention for their group effort, and it was wonderful to have back with us our recently injured Todd, masquerading as a crutch-clutching Farmer Jones (sausage, anyone?). Thanks to Sue & Cynthia, and thanks to every FR present. WOMEN 1 S RACING TEAM REPORT. The Avon Half-Marathon was quite a success for both runalike as everyone had a jolly time at the postrace brunch. Once again ners and nonrunners Cynthia and I managed to practically smoke everyone out of the apartment as we frantically tried to keep the French toast coming. Maybe after the Avon 4-Miler we'll be a bit more efficient. So please, women, give us another chance. The Avon race our team's gearing for is on Saturday, Nov. 13, at noon. As before, postrace brunch will follow at my place (101 w. 81 St., #714). Give me a call if there are any questions (874-1388). Important: There will be a change in the day and time of our weekly women's run from Thursdays at 7 P.M. to Sundays at 1:00 to avoid the cover df darkness; speedwork will still be an option. --Sue F. BURMA ROAV RAMBLE. In January, FRs will fly via Vol de Nuit Airways (the only airline with outdoor toilets and ex-Gurtha flight attendants) to raunchy Rangoon. There they will feast on the local ~reco-Burmese cuisine (spinach pie with peanut sauce and stuffed·rice leaves) and visit the infamous Burmese cat houses. Our club will then embark on a 200-mile fun run on the legendary Burma Road. The main club project during this jaunt will be the erection of Burma Shave signs along the famed artery. There will also be a rest stop at the well-known Burmese city of Persondalay. In addition, club officers will make a side junket to Thailand, hopebing to recruit twin runners for next spring's Trevira Twosome. A farewell luncheon with Burmese President Generalissimo U Lose is promised. -Ron ["Dorothy Lamour"] Kirchem EDITOR 1 S NOTE. ter. It's marvelous to see more club members involved in making up the newsletHopefully, all who've contributed will continue to do so, and others will join in, too. �... I thank all of you volunteers who helped make Gay Pi-ide Run such a success. As a result, we'll probably get the park again for the 2nd GPR. Your previous efforts got us in good with NYRRC and earned us the use of their equipment. At the Fifth Avenue Mile your efficient handling of the mob was praised. Now you've outdone yourselves at the NYC Marathon, our largest turnout ever to help NYRRC. You're wonderful, but be advised: I'm still going to be on your tails to work at future NYRRC races and at ours. --Guy Zelenak OPEN LETTER TO FRNY & FRIENDS. Stan More (877-4252) is the compiler of race results for FRNY, but it's up to the individual to make sure Stan has all the results before the monthly business meeting. RACE RESULTS. FALL FOLIAGE lOK Forest Park, NY, 9/26 Frank Leykamm 43:35 QUEENS LIONS CLUB 5-MILER Flushing Meadow, 9/26 Micky Aguilera (1st overall) Dave Mose 27:41 29:01 AVON WOMEN'S HALF-MARATHON Central Park, 10/2 1:24:54 Sue Foster (7th, Open division) 1:41:20 Marnie McBryde 1:48:43 Sandy Greer 2:13:47 Sue Goldstein 2:13:47 Kath Klein 2:16:27 Carolyn Pope 4TH ANNUAL RIVERDALE lOK RUN, Bronx, 10/10 Frank Leykamm 44:41 COMPUTER RUN Central Park, 10/17 (5 mi.) Dave Mose Lee Abbey Jon Livingston Frank Leykamm August Adam Bryan McGreal Tim Dial Jerry Lytle 29:37 33:57 34:00 35:10 35:25 35:25 36:15 37:51 K-OF-C COLUMBUS DAY RUN Ridgewood, NJ, 10/10 (SK) Jerry Mahle 17:58 SCHAEFER S-MILE CLASSIC Flushing Meadow, 10/10 Dave Mose 29:46 25K MARATHON TUNE-UP Central Park, 10/3 Micky Aguilera Dave Mose Manny Gonzalez Stan More Richard Eng Patrick Moriarty Guy Zelenak August Adam Hector Rodriguez 1:37:15 1:40:15 1:41:51 1:48:46 1:49:50 1:53:14 1:56:27 2:07:55 2:ll:05 CLIFTON PARK lOK STAMPEDE Clifton Park, NY, 10/16 Paul Moore 39:14 NATIONAL LAW JOURNAL RUN Manhattan Bridge, 10/17 (4 mi.) Joel Ifcher Bob Nielsen Paul Chazan 26:30 31:16 31:48 SANTA BARBARA MARATHON California, 10/17 Micky Aguilera 3:27:05 OPTICAL SCIENCES CENTER CACTUS RUN, Tucson, Ariz., 10/23 (8.3 mi.) Carl Teich 1:09:50 NYC MARATHON All 5 boroughs, 10/24 3:07:00 Marty King 3:07:17 John Killacky Patrick Moriarty 3:10:14 3:13:24 Stan More 3:13:46 Peter Boyden 3:15:44 Warren Singer 3:18:14 Richard Eng 3:19:27 Guy Zelenak 3:20:18 Bill Beenhouwer [continued next column] Kevin Mahony Andy Curry Bill Vicic Bob Kostulias Monserrate Pagan Tim Dial Burt Berliner Phil Roselin August Adam Michael Cooper Tim Vernon Joe Penny Hector Rodriguez Joe Loughran 3:23:55 3:25:26 3:30:26 3:32:02 3:34:13 3:35:27 3:42:34 3:42:39 3:45:10 3:49:28 3:56:52 3:59:21 4:00:18 4:43:15 ANNUAL GEORGETOWN lOK Washington, D.C., 10/24 Louis Bothwell 41:28 HALLOWEEN RUN, Central Park, 10/31 (4.97 mi.) Dave Mose Marty King Jim Morrison Joel Ifcher Richard Walker Tom Cook Jon Livingston Bill Dolan Stan More Bob Buckley Lee Abbey Guy Zelenak Carl Teich Luba Potamkin George Waffle Tom Records Andy Thomas David Weir Sandy Greer Jerry Lytle · Randy Turner Dennis Rager Frank Leykamm Gail Pearlman Kath Klein Sue & Cynthia 29:42 30:20 31:45 32:24 32:59 33:00 34:05 34:47 34:56 35:06 35:41 36:24 36:27 37:$¢ 37:30 37:50 37:52 38:15 39:56 41:40 42:21 45:15 45:20 48:21 50:58 **** � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Newsletters, 1982 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Newsletter, Vol. 3 No. 11, November 1982 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Digitized Oct. 31, 2014 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1982 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright FRNY. If you have privacy-related concerns about this content being online, please contact frnyarchives@frny.org. Document:Newsletters Year:1980s http://archives.frny.org/files/original/67cc87e33b4d56a876c885b85657630f.pdf 4174364e6c365a451e8e461e5cf85fa2 PDF Text Text FRONT RUNNERS NY BOX 363, VILLAGE STATION, NEW YORK, NY 10014 December 1982 FRONT RUNNERS NY NEWSLETTER Vol. III, No. 12 FROM STEVE GERBEN. We have received official permission from the Parks Dept. to hold Gay Pride Run in Central Park again next year. The date is Saturday, June 25, the distance is 5 miles, and we'll be allowed 1,000 runners. The New York Native will again be our co-sponsor for the race. One of the first things that will have to be done is the logo design, which will be used in our advertising and on the race entry forms and T-shirts, so all you designer types out there get busy and be prepared to submit a design in January. Since the race entry fees only cover about one-half the cost of putting on the race, another priority item will be fundraising, and we'll again be asking for contributions from members and friends. It should also be remembered that our race volunteers showed expertise and professionalism gained from their having worked in various NYRRC races, and the professional look of the race itself came from the use of NYRRC equipment, which was lent to us at no charge. Therefore, we'll again be asking members to volunteer to work in upcoming races, both to gain experience and as an inducement to the NYRRC to be as helpful and cooperative as they were for our first race. Planning will begin in January, so choose to get involved and do your part to make Gay Pride Run '83 an even bigger success than it was this year. CANVIVATES FOR ELECTION. Nominations for club officers for 1983 closed at the business meeting on Wednesday, November 24. Each of the candidates present gave a short talk on why he's running and his qualifications for office. Following is a list of the candidates (with incumbents preceding challengers) and a statement by each of them. A ballot is enclosed with this mailing. Please read the instructions carefully, then complete and return the ballot. President •••••••••••••••••••••• Steve Gerben Men's Vice President ••••••••••• Bill Beenhouwer Women's Vice President ••••••••• Sue Foster Secretary Guy Zelenak, Bill Dolan Treasurer Ronald G. Kirchem, Richard D. Walker Steve Gerben--Having been President for the past two years, I would like to have the opportunity to continue to serve the club and to build on our past successes. If reelected, I promise not to blow the whistle quite so loudly. Bill Beenhouwer--In my first -year as Vice President, my major area of activity was working on the Gay Pride Run. With the second annual race scheduled for next June, I intend to help make it even more of a success than was our first endeavor. As the club grows, I hope to work · closely with the other officers to be certain that we continue to meet the needs of the total membership. With a membership of over 250, it is essential that we work to increase our role as an important and influential element of the New York gay community. Sue Foster--Once again, I am honored to be nominated to the office of Women's Vice President. You may be asking, "What does a woman v.p. do?" I have often pondered that question myself, and I guess the answer might be to lure more women to the club. I realize this has been a problem; however, things are improving slightly. This can be attributed to more frequent women's runs (please don't be offended, guys), the popularity of our French-toast parties following women's races, and, of course, the limitless support from the male membership. Let's hope this momentum continues through the year. In any case, I hope I can count on your votes, especially since, up to this point, you have no choice. �Guy Zelenak--I believe all of you know me, Secretary, the Big Mouth, and Old Reliable, found at all club runs regardless of weather conditions. As officer, I have a proven record of dedication to FRNY and all members. Much of what I do in the club has nothing to do with tak ~ ing minutes or keeping files and records, but it does have to do with being an officer who cares about you. The following are parts of my proven record: 1) running with beginners or anyone staying back--encouraging and instructing on long or short runs; 2) encouraging potential members; 3) working directly with NYRRC year-round keeping FRNY in good standing so they will continue to loan us racing equipment every year, and we also have the West Side YMCA willing to work with us since we worked with them on the Mazola Run--the biggest thanks go to you volunteers, as I cannot do it alone; 4) making myself known to all--fast or slow, beginner to marathoner--thus making each feel equally welcome. Now I'm turning to you for the power of your vote to give me the power as officer to continue to work with any or all wanting my assistance. Your vote will be my way of knowing that I've done a good job , and to show my gratitude I'll further dedicate myself to you by forming two clinics: l) Beginners (no speed)-work on style and form for ease in running at all levels; 2) Advanced--hills, intervals, fartlek, etc. Thanks • . . Yours in running • . . Guy, Secretary. Bill Dolan--In the two years that I've been a member of Front Runners, it has been exciting to see the club grow from 30 or so to over 250 members. Last summer we staged our own successful race in Central Park. We are a thriving, positive force in the gay community, for which the current club officers deserve a great deal of credit. The club has done a great deal for me personally: I'm a better runner, and the friendships I have developed will last many years . I would like the opportunity to serve Front Runners in a more responsible, formalized manner by becoming a club officer. I do have one significant drawback with regards to being Secretary: my handwriting is all but illegible. Ronald G. Kirchem--Commitment is the theme of my candidacy for reelection as Treasurer. I have shown my commitment to running by finishing 16 marathons and doing almost 5 years of steady training. I have shown my commitment to this club by being one of its founding membe rs and by serving as Treasurer since its inception. I believe strongly in what this club stands for: a healthy lifestyle for gay people. I have the educational background and the busines s and voluntary experience for the job. But my most important qualification is my three years' service as Treasurer. You will not see buttons, stickers, or flags touting my candidacy. What you can see is that I have handled the club's finances judiciously and have provided the members with regular financial reports. If reelected, I would like to try to computeri ze the club accounts and to institute a more formal budgeting process. I pledge to do my very best to ensure that every member or guest feels completely welcome at all club activities . Above all, I promise to maintain my strong commitment to running and to this club. Richard D. Walker--Change in a dynamic, growing organization is not only inevitable, but also often beneficial . My serving as the new Treasurer of Front Runners would be such a benefi c ial change . Professionally, I bring to the position eight years on the staff of two international certifi ed public accounting firms, the last four years of which in a managerial role. One of the significant projects I would undertake as Treasurer is obtaining tax-exempt status for Front Runners so that contributions to the club would qualify for a tax deduction, a condition paramount for effective fundraising. While volunteering at the Gay Men's Health Project, I performed the initial research in filing for tax exemption for that group. My joining Front Runners and beginning to run were simultaneous events, so I certainly appreciate how the club fosters physical performance, as well as friendships. Consequently, I have made a poi nt of frequently running with new members, passing along some of the encouragements and pointers many of you gave me as a beginning runner. I am enthusi astic about our club's fut ure as a positive gay image and as part of the New York road-running scene , and I want to be involved i n Front Runners' administration . An officer 's position is not retained by divine right. It's time for a beneficial change; I would like to count on your vote for me as Treasurer . Friday , December 17 , is the date of our biggest annual ANNUAL MEETING/ HO L1VAY PARTY. The bring-a-dish affair (call Tom Cook at 535-7 570 to discuss what and whom you're event. bringing) will begin at 7:30 at the loft where we had our Anniversary/Premarathon Party in October--40 W. 24 St., Studio 3W . The party-space rental will be met by a charge of $4 per person at the door. Invite as many friends as you wish--just be sure to talk to Tom. Since the evening will include our Annual Meeting (which will begin about 9:00), everyone is encour aged to arrive on time for the dinner, which will precede business. There'll be dancing , t oo ! �VECEMBER CHORUS CONCERT/ JANUARY THEATER PARTY. There are still a few tickets left (we booked 70) for the NYC Gay Men's Chorus concert at Carnegie Hall on Tuesday, Dec. 14, at 8 P.M. The program's theme is Winter Settings and will feature "classical music of the season." R.S.V.P. to Torn Cook and mail a check ($15 each) to the club address if you want to be a part of this fun, important event. And in the new year on Sunday, Jan. 16, we'll attend as a group the Circle in the Square (downtown) production of "Greater Tuna." Tickets for the 7 P.M. performance are $16. If you want in on the theater-going fun, call Joel Ifcher (678-4386) soon. The November business meeting was held at the horne of Bill Beenhouwer, BUS I NESS MEETINGS. who had quite clearly spared no effort in baking up prodigious amounts of oatmeal cookies and fudge brownies, in spite of there being no other contenders for the office of Men's Vice President. Speakers and listeners survived the ordeal of hearing the candidates' statements as to why they're running for FRNY offices, and as usual nearly everyone stayed a while after the meeting, reluctant to miss out on those fun moments of chatter with fellow club members, particularly when there were still goodies on the table. Thanks, Bill, for your hospitality; thanks, candidates, for baring your souls; and thanks, everyone else, for corning to take part. Our Annual Meeting at the Holiday Party on Dec. 17 will preclude a regular meeting this month. LONG RUNS . The Staten Island 10-Miler on Sunday, Nov. 28, drew 14 FRs from their warm beds and across the Bay of New York to scamper through the streets and parks of NYC's southernmost borough. Neither high hills nor low temperatures (rnid-30s) daunted the spirits of those there that morning, several doing the route for the second time with the club. Highpoint: Lower Manhattan, seemingly suspended in a misty sky, visible as we were descending Victory Blvd. on the way to brunch at the St. George Diner. Lowpoint: The pancakes at the St. George Diner. This month's Long Run will be the Riverside Ramble on Sunday, Dec. 19. Everybody meet at 72nd St . and Riverside Drive at 10:30 A.M., and we'll run from there up to 175th St. and back. Long, rolling hills make up much of the 11-rnile route. We'll have brunch afterwards at the Rhapsody. THEMATIC RUNS. An intrepid group of FRs took the long subway ride up to 242nd St. in the Bronx on Sunday, Nov. 21, to do a S-mile run (dubbed "The Mincemeat Run") through Van Cortlandt Park. It was a humid day, so the group worked up a good sweat, not to mention appetite , running up and down the hills of the cross-country course. Bob Bijesse, who ran up from Manhattan, had spotted an International House of Pancakes not too far from the Park, and the hungry crowd headed there for a hearty breakfast after completing the run. The special run for December will be on Sunday, the 12th: we'll meet at 10:30 A.M. at 60th St. and Second Ave. to ride the tram high over the East River to Roosevelt Island, where we'll do a 3.5-rnile loop of the place--one of the smoothest, flattest courses you'll ever run. Beginners should come take advantage of the low mileage and level terrain of this route. And as for the superspeedies, will they dare to run two loops and still make the tram to return to Manhattan with the rest of us for brunch afterwards? There's even a Greek coffee shop right next to the tram depot. CHAIRPERSONS NEEVEV. Anyone seeking (re)appointrnent as chairperson of a FRNY committee should speak to the President (of our club). Committees are: Aid Station, Gay Pride Run, Newsletter, Publicity, Running Gear, Running Schedule, & Social,plus Men's & Women's Race Captains. NEW FRNY MEMBERSHIP VIRECTORY. An updated version of our Membership Directory will be sent out with the January mailing. Members whose address/phone numbers have changed since the last supplement should talk to Guy Zelenak (278-8280) no later than the party on Dec. 17. FRNY RUNNING GEAR = GREAT GIFTS. They '11 dance for joy around the tree come christmas morning when your friends and loved ones unwrap one or more wearables sporting the running lambdas, our club's famous logo. Sweatshirts ($14 pullover, $15 zippered), gray nylon tanktops ($13), gray sweat and blue/burgundy T-shirts ($7), white cotton tanktops ($6), and Gay Pride RunT-shirts ($5) all have the FRNY logo. Give them to yourself, too! See/call Guy: 278-8280. FRONT RUNNERS USA. For those with plans for travel, here's a list of other Front Runners clubs and people to contact for information: Los Angeles: Darrell Kindred (213 388-4888) San Diego: Jeff Wynne (714 466-5828) San Francisco: Jim Milton (415 821-9295) Boston: Allen Blaich (617 825-0181) Washington, D.C.: John Choy (202 483-2985) �The club's participation in the Gay Market on November 6 & 7 was very GAY MARKET REPORT. productive. Besides selling many shirts and sweats, we also distributed the club schedule and newsletter, and we have many new members as a result. It was also an opportunity for us to talk to the various businesses that took part about advertising in the Gay Pride Run Program or contributing a prize for the race drawing, and almost all of them seemed interested in participating. Thanks to all the NYFRs who came out and worked at our table. It was fun for all . This event will take place on sunday, Dec. 19, at 155 Bank St. (Westbeth) from 11 A.M. to 5 P.M. Admission is free, and FRNY will have a table at which club literature will be disseminated, running gear sold, and new members recruited. GAY SYNAGOGUE FLEA MARKET & BAZAAR. LONDON??? Interested in COCKney, the other queen, or the crown jewels? Several hearty and adventurous NYFRs plan to go to London for that city's marathon. The date of the race is April 17, 1983. If any of you would like to be a part of this entourage, call me. Of course , not everyone will be running the 26-miler--there is one wimp in this group who's going only to spectate. So if your legs don't do marathons either, you're still welcome. --Jerry Mahle TURKEYS TROT IN BROOKLYN. Thanksgiving morning found 17 NYFRs lining up for that borough's annual 5-miler. While the big guns had dreams of Sao Paulo dancing in their heads-it was a qualifier for that South American jaunt--most of us were thinking of the postrace bagels and hot chocolate. The race went off smoothly, but afterwards rumormongers were spreading vicious lies about the 4-mile marker being off. They claim the last mile was short and we really didn't do a 5:06 or a 5:15 or a . • • Well, I say pooh-pooh on them. The down ~­ hill finish saw Dave Mose and Jerry Mahle in a desperate sprinting duel • • . absolutely no truth to the story that the latter maneuvered his opponent into the spectators. Marty King put in another fine race less than a week after the Jersey Shore Marathon (doesn't this man know when to rest?). George Waffle passed an army of runners with a strong finish, while Micky Aguilera made his first appearance since injuring his knee in the Santa Barbara Marathon. Greg Torso was running his first race and forgot to notice the clock above the finish line, but he wasn't too far behind Bob McCormack. See Race Results for the names of all FRs taking part that day, plus the times. Overall, another fine showing by the club. --Jersey J , RACE RESULTS. Stan More (877-4252) is the compiler of race results for FRNY, but it's up to the individual to make sure Stan has all the results before the Dec. 17 business meeting. ATLANTIC ANTIC RUN Brooklyn, 10/3 (2.2 mi.) Dennis Rager 14:10 MARINE CORPS MARATHON Washington, D.C., 11/7 David Weir 3:19:30 AVON WOMEN'S 4-MILE RUN Central Park, 11/13 23:52 Sue Foster 27:38 Maria Capote 28:42 Sandy Greer 30:32 Barbara Levitan 31:32 Emily Stedman 32:44 Anne Joseph 32:45 Ruth Stevenson 34:24 Gail Pearlman 37:24 Margaret Hagen 40:04 Carolyn Pope 59:00 Nina Rosen (racewalking division) 36:47 Victoria Phillips JERSEY SHORE MARATHON Asbury Park, NJ, 11/14 Marty King Ron Kirchem Dennis Rager 3:12:45 3:36:33 4:15:00 STOCKADE-ATHON Schenectady, 11/14 (15K) Paul Moore 59:32 ROCKVILLE CENTRE 10,000 Long Island, 11/13 (lOK) Inger-Johanne Berger 50:39 ************************* If you're running for our club (all members can), be sure that "Front Runners NY" appears on your race entry blank, since batch submission is no longer required for running-club entries. ************************* 1ST ANNUAL HUDSON RIVER lOK Dobbs Ferry, NY, 11/21 Kath Klein 65:09 TURKEY TROT Prospect Park, 11/25 (5 mi . ) Jerry Mahle Dave Mose Marty King Micky Aguilera George Waffle Bob Kostulias Bob McCormack Greg Torso Lee Abbey Frank Leykamm Sandy Greer Tom Records Barbara Levitan Randy Turner Sahli Cavallaro Danny Corcoran Chuck Nesbitt Victoria Phillips 28:47 28:52 30:30 31 : 29 31:45 32:50 33:06 33:?? 34:14 35:30 36:15 36:44 38:15 38:23 39:?? 41:20 41:23 46 : 47 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Newsletters, 1982 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Newsletter, Vol. 3 No. 12, December 1982 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Digitized Oct. 31, 2014 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1982 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright FRNY. If you have privacy-related concerns about this content being online, please contact frnyarchives@frny.org. Document:Newsletters Year:1980s http://archives.frny.org/files/original/5f8cfb3c1a0110ab7e56412247803e67.pdf be11a89303f4b45d5dc428c311f52c0f PDF Text Text FRONT RUNNERS NY BOX 363, VILLAGE STATION, NEW YORK, NY 10014 April 1982 FRONT RUNNERS NY NEWSLETTER Vol. III, No. 4 Planning for Gay Pride Run is well underway, and we've already FR OM STEVE GERBEN. received many requests for entry forms. An official entry form is enclosed with this mailing. If you plan to run in the race, please return it as soon as po ss ible, as we are limited to 500 runners and are accepting entrants on a first-come, first-served basis. For those of you who aren't planning to run, we still need volunteers to wo r k on race day . Also, whether you're running or helping, we need additional funds, above the r a ce entry fees , to cover the costs of the race. We're going to have many race-rela t ed expenses i n the coming weeks , and until we start receiving entry fees, we'll have to r e l y o n f unds generated from contributions, so please be as generous as possible. One of the results of all the publicity about the race will be a large increase in newcome r s r unning with us at our fun runs. In many instances, the first impr ess i on t hey get of us will determine whether or not they'll come back again and join t he club . Of course, we're not go i ng to appeal to everyone, but if someone does make the effort to come out and run with us, we must make the effort to make him/her as welcome and comfortable as possible . Besides the privileges and benefits of membership, there are also responsibiliti e s. The club bylaws state (Section VI.C.): "It is especially important that each member welcome and assist newcomers." Until now we've had a rather haphazard approach to the hand ling of newcomers, and only a small number of members have made it a point to greet them and r un with them. Therefore, in order to get greater participation, each member will be "on cal l " during the month of her/his birthday to be available to run with new runners at the f un runs. This should give us a pool of members at each run from which to draw , and i n t his way each member can discharge his/her responsibility at least once during the year ly t erm of membership. Naturally, you may at any time volunteer to run with newcomers, but we ' ll be prepared to assign members to do so if necessary. We do not intend to allow any newc omers to run alone , so let's all be prepared to show them what Front Runners hpspitality can be . Final planning is underway for our trip to Washington, D. C. Our WASHINGTON WEEKENV. chartered bus will leave on Friday, April 16, at 6:00 P.M. SHARP from 72nd St . and Central Park West, and then make a second pickup at Sheridan Square (7th Ave. & Christopher St .) , departing from there at 6:30 SHARP. It will be a nonstop trip (yes it does), so b r i ng something to eat. We'll be met in Washington by our Front Runners DC hosts, who will assign us our accommodations. Since they may be short of beds, they'd like to know how many of us would be willing to share a bed. Please submit all special requests to J i m Johnson (580-7642) by April 5 (neither compliance nor discretion can be guaranteed) . I n Washington a lOK race is planned for Saturday morning, followed by brunch, and a fun r un is planned for Sunday, so it should be a great weekend. For those of you who haven' t s ent in your $30 for the bus, please do so immediately. WE WANT YOUR BOVY; OR, THERAPY FOR THE SLUGGARVLY. The response to our request for volunteers to work the Gay Pride Run has been very encouraging, but we have not yet reached our goal. About 45 FRs have heeded the call, but we still need mor e bodi es to guarantee a successful race. To those of you who are still languishing out ther e , t r yi ng to cope with self-doubt and fear of rejection--ALL IS NOT LOST. Even you will be a ccep table as a race volunteer as long as you still retain the breath of life on June 26. So lay aside your pathetic insecurities, stiffen your backbone (that's right, your backbone), and c a l l Bill Beenhouwer (787-0289) or Guy Zelenak (278-8280) to say, "Yes, I want to be a produc tive member of society; I want to be a race volunteer at the Front Runners NY Gay Pride Run ! " FRNY RUNNING GEAR FOR SALE. Sweatshirts, zippered ($15) and unzippered ($14) , a s we ll as T-shirts and tanktops ($6) with our club logo are available. Buy from Guy at 278- 8280 . �'11fU!2.5JJM, A-Pmt- 2-~ 7---/0 P.H. C/1511 81J~ fiRGC to/(JP0ri!E5 /J-[Jr/175/0fJ $!0 �BRING YOUR FRIENVS TO MAKE OUR FIRST BENEFIT FOR GAY PRIVE RUN A BIG SUCCESS! ' " BUSINESS MEETINGS. If you think Bob Kostulias excells at running sub-40 lOKs and showing off his hairy legs, you should try his chocolate brownies! The FRs at the March 24 business meeting tried and retried them, but because the 3 huge plates were piled so generously--and also because the meeting was so short--we still couldn't finish them all, so you meeting-skippers eat your hearts out. Thanks, Bob. We'll have another chance to demonstrate our interest in FRNY policy/activity planning by attending the next business meeting, which will follow fun run and supper on April 21 (see Schedule) at Bill Beenhouwer's (230 Central Park West, #15K, corner of 83rd; 787-0289; $1 chip-in; around 8:45, if you miss run/supper) . SPECIAL RUNS. The skies were ominously overcast on Sunday, March 7, but otherwise it was perfect running weather that morning as our ranks trotted some 5 miles through Prospect Par k and finished up with breakfast at La Papaya. Our next Sunday fun run will be, by necessity, on Easter, April 11, through the hills of Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx. We'll meet at 10:30 A.M. on the Times Square IRT uptown express platform and take the No. 1 train to 242nd St. & B'way, then run a S-mile "cross-country" course and eat somewhere together afterwards. Call Peter Minthorn (426-4937) for more information concerning this or future Special Runs. It should be noted that the naming of this run, the Bronx Basket & Bonnet Bunny Run, was a group function at the March business meeting and should not be blamed on any one person. Uh . . . hey, Kostulias . . . about those brownies you made . • • GAY MARCH I NG BANV CONCERT. Those morning clouds hovering over our Brooklyn run on March 7 eventually spilled a lot of rain, but spirits were not the least dampened inside Symphony Space on the Upper West Side that afternoon when the New York Gay Community Marching Band gave its spring concert with a score or so of FRs in attendance. The band is very fortunate to have Eric Culver as musical director, and improvement in all aspects of performance was readily apparent, with the final number (Bernstein's "Candide Overture") and the encores ("Wizard of Oz Medley" and "Stars and Stripes Forever") eliciting the largest response from the appreciative and enthusiastic audience. The band is seeking new members, as well as donations in the form of instruments. If you have a "closet-case" horn stuck away somewhere, won't you consider donating it to the band? If so, call Michael (966-3642). WANT A T-SHIRT? FRs and friends who assist in our Gay Pride Run on June 26 will receive a T-shirt with the same logo as the one given to competers but with colors reversed and a word· designating the wearer's contribution to our club, to running, and to gay and lesbian life: VOLUNTEER. The dozen or so FRs who "worked" the Perrier lOK on March 27 in preparation for our race were given free "Official" T-shirts by the sponsor. The next two races we'll help out at are the Seven-Mile Reversible Run on Sat., April 3, in Central Park, and the Manufacturers Hanover 5-Borough Challenge in Queens on Sun., April 25. Why don't you volunteer to work at one or both of these races just to find out what you'd have most fun doing at Gay Pride Run in June. Call Guy Zelenak (278-8280) or Bill Beenhouwer (787-0289). FOR WOMEN ONLY. The 2nd annual fun run for lesbian FRs and their friends will be on Sunday, May 16. Female Vice-President and Race Captain Sue Foster (874-1388) is coordinatrix of the event, time and place of which will appear in the May newsletter. No males, please. PLAN AHEAV FOR NYC MARATHON. The only requirement for entry is a valid 1982 TAC number (our club number is 511). Many thousands will apply for numbers, so don ' t procrastinate. TAC (MAC for New Yorkers) application blanks are available from Steve (675-2797) . VRIVE, HE SAIV. Do you have a car which can be used for our Gay Pride Run on June 26? We need 3 cars and drivers--one "lead car" to drive ahead of the race leaders; one "follow car" to drive behind the last racers; and one "split-timer car" to go out on the course when the race starts to drop off those who will call split times at each mile point (if possible, the split-timer car should be 4-door). Any old Rolls, Bentley, or Mercedes will be acceptable--just as long as it runs on race day! Call Bill Beenhouwer at 787-0289. NEWSLETTER CONTRIBUTIONS. The FRNY Newsletter is composed of articles submitted by members of the club. Submit your pieces to Michael Cooper, Chairperson of the Newsletter Committee, at the fun runs, through the mail, or via over-the-phone dictation (966-3642) . �RUNNING CLINIC POSTPONED. Because of requirements made upon the personal time of 'FRNY members working in preparation for our Gay Pride Run, and in order not to create conflicts of interest in those FRs who've so far not offered to help, our clinic for speedwork and hill training has been postponed until sometime after June 26. N.B.: Speed training continues apace Mondays and Thursdays around the Reservoir. Meet at 7 P.M., 90th St. & Fifth Ave. FR RACERS ASSAULT QUEENS. The FR race team made its out-of-town debut in March, journeying to the wilds of darkest Queens to take on ll teams of avowed heterosexuals in a Smile club meet. As so often happens in this type of encounter, the straights ended up on top but the gays made the most of the bottom position. Jerry Mahle was the only team member to take our club's name seriousl~ dallying with the front runners for an inordinately long distance. Better behaved were Warren Singer, who overcame a recent bout of heel spurs to post an enviable finishing time, and Peter Minthorn, who was coaxed out of a 2-week layoff to become reacquainted with the pleasures of massive lactic-acid buildup. The first five ' s combined time of 154:19 placed them ahead of 3 other 5-man teams (plus a "mixed" team of 3 men and 2 women from Warren Street) . Bill Dolan, the running audiologist, pulled double duty--first as a racer, then as host to his teammates at a resplendent brunch in his Queens County retreat. But all would have been impossible without the 11th-hour heroics of Veep Bill Beenhouwer, who volunteered to drive the team to Flushing Meadow when travel plans went awry at the last minute--and then chipped in his services as our team timekeeper. The irrepressible Nelson Gonzalez was also on hand to guard the runners' shed garments and to ferry a few racers to the Dolan tea party. Down the road: The next of these interclub races is tentatively set for May 22 in Jersey City. The July run will be a 5K on the boardwalk in Long Beach, to be followed (one assumes) by uninhibited frolicking in the waves, the building of sand castles, and similar Funicello-like activities. Our April race will be the DC Challenge, an informal set-to arranged by the Washington FRs during our visit there. Three FR duos are already in training for the May Trevira 2some. Plenty of fast FR men are eager to be matched with women in the club (just this once, you understand). So don't delay. Call Sue Foster (874-1388) if you want a mate for this 10-mile classic. HALF-MARATHON LURES RUNNERS TO BROOKLYN. The siren call of the 2nd annual Brooklyn Half-Marathon seduced 9 FRs from their beds into a damp and chilly Sunday morning on the penultimate Sunday in March. Bleary-eyed but eager, the runners assembled at the apartment of Peter Boyden, who shepherded the soggy harriers to the starting line, then doubled as baggage boy and chief cheerleader during the race. Half-marathon debutantes Bob ("the Barber") Kostulias and Bob Brins, the Splendid Splinter, turned in enviable times in their initial essays at the 13.1-mile distance, while Marty King clipped an amazing 9 minutes off his 1981 time in the Brooklyn Half. The event also saw the welcome return of George Waffle and John Killacky to the racing ranks, and protestations of recently neglected training were belied by fine times by both. The day was made a little sunnier by the cheers of Maria Capote at the S-mile mark and by the welcomed embraces of Prez Gerben in the chutes. (But then, he was embracing everyone.) After the race the runners retreated to the Boyden abode to gather round the space heater, swap stories, and drink smuggled Canadian beer. As a reward for his hospitality, young Boyden can now claim to be the only FR to have sweettalked 9 men into coming into his house and undressing. Twice. RACE RESULTS. To be listed, report results to Michael Cooper (966-3642) before April 22. L[)CVl('")'"'NL[)N~ NCVl ('")['-('")('")('J<X)('")('") <X) CVl~~CVl~N~~ ~0 OOr-ICVl~r-!CVlCVl~ 0'\00r-lr-INNN NCVl('")('")('")('")('")('" ) NCVl ('")('") r--ooo'"'r--~m~L[)r-!NL[) L[)L[)CVlOOOOL[)L[)~~N ('")L[)L[)r-!NCVlCVlCV l'"' NNNCVlCVlCVlCVlCVl CVl Ul (1j )...! ·ri Q)r-1 ..c: u 4-l H ::l .jJ Ul 0 ~ � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Newsletters, 1982 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Newsletter, Vol. 3 No. 4, April 1982 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Digitized Oct. 31, 2014 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1982 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright FRNY. If you have privacy-related concerns about this content being online, please contact frnyarchives@frny.org. Document:Newsletters Year:1980s http://archives.frny.org/files/original/78cbd014451c039de3cc6edbf853d915.pdf c23b19cc70e7b9226f15f80ebddd0a75 PDF Text Text ·' FRONT RUNNERS NY BOX 363, VILLAGE STATION, NEW YORK, NY 10014 May 1982 FRONT RUNNERS NY NEWSLETTER Vol. III, No. 5 FROM STEVE GERBEN. Planning for Gay Pride Run o'n June 26 continues, and so far we have almost 100 entrants. Volunteers are still needed to work in the race, so if you aren't planning to run, please come out and help. The weekend of the race will also see us playing host to the Boston and Washington DC clubs to repay them for the wonderful hospitality shown us on our club trips to their cities. The party on the Saturday evening of the race will be our largest club social function ever. On Gay Pride Day (Sunday, June 27) we'll march in the Parade and maintain a booth at the Christopher Street Festival, where we'll distribute club literature and sell shirts. Obviously, it'll be a busy and eventful weekend, so let's all come out and participate to make it the big success it should and will be. WEVNESVAY FUN RUNS MOVEV TO 7:00. Now that daylight lasts longer and central Park is closed (supposedly) to vehicular traffic during the evenings, we'll meet at 7:00 instead of 6:30 in hopes that more of us can attend. (May 26, the sole exception, will still be 6:30.) BUSINESS MEETINGS. Bill Beenhouwer pushed back the furniture, laid out the cookies and drinks, and threw open the door to our well-attended business meeting on April 21. Thanks, Bill, for the comfortable surroundings; thanks, Steve, for always being so well prepared and making such efficient use of meeting time. Once again, business was dispatched without snag or delay, but not without mirth. Try to come next month to the business meeting following the fun run and supper on Wednesday, May 26, at Jerry Mahle's place (101 W. 81 St., #721; 362-9719; yes, this is just down the hall from Sue's). Note that this run will start at 6:30 and the meeting will begin about 8:30 and end early so Prez Gerb can officiate later at the: MR. JOCK CONTEST. The MCAA, an umbrella organization coordinating gay and lesbian sports and other activities i the metropolitan area, is sponsoring a benefit at the Underground, 17th St. & Broadway, o .. Wednesday, May 26. Entrants vying for the Mr. Jock title will be asked to pose in 3 outfits: macho, dress, and jockstrap/swimsuit. If you've got it, then by all means flaunt it. Our own Steve G. will be one of the judges. Admission by $10 donation. NEW SOCIAL COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON. Tom cook has agreed to carry on in this important club position left vacant when Jim Johnson had to withdraw due to career requirements on his time. Jim is still running with us, of course, and we thank him for his conscientious and level-headed activities on our behalf during the past several months. Those who've been waiting for an ostensible reason to call Tom Cook can now do so as often as they confirm their plans to take part in a club function. He's in the FRNY directory. Thanks Jim & Tom! NY GAY MEN'S CHORUS CONCERT. All who've gone to past concerts by this group (conducted by FR Gary Miller) know what kind of fun and satisfaction to expect on Tuesday evening, June 22 (during Gay Pride Week), at Alice Tully Hall. We've booked 50 tickets at $12.50, so tell Tom Cook (535-7570) if you're coming and send your check to the FRNY address. Bring friends. WOMEN'S RUN. By Sappho, there'll be thunder in Brooklyn on Sunday, May 16, when the women of our club and their female friends hold another women-only fun run, this time on a course of 3 miles. Meet at 12:00 M. under the 80-foot-high Memorial Arch at the Grand Army (Wac?) Plaza entrance to Prospect Park, which is the G.A.P. stop on the D train (IND 6th Ave. line). Following the run, brunch will be taken at the nearby lesbian-operated La Papaya. No males. For more information, call Sue Foster (874-1388), Female Vice-President and Race Captain. LONG RUN. On Sunday, May 9, we'll do a 10-mile run through Pelham Bay Park along the Cahit Yater Trail. Meet at 10 A.M. at the Lexington Ave. IRT uptown stop at Grand Central Station. Call Peter Minthorn (426-4937) for more information concerning this or future scheduled runs. �As always, we still welcome volunteers to work the Gay PridE!· Run on June 26. To be a part of this unique event call Guy Zelenak (278-8280) or Bill Beenhouwer (787-0289). Your response to last month's request for cars and drivers to work on race day was great. However, we still are in need of a truck. Someone out there must know a butch number, male or female, who can help us out! We also need folding tables and chairs for prerace check-in and for water stations. If anyone has access to these hot items (maybe you're sleeping with a caterer), please step forward. Tablecloths are not necessary. GAY PRIVE RUN UPVATE. LETTER TO FRONT RUNNERS NEWSLETTER. The applications for our June race were placed in my hot little hands tonight and I'm still on a runner's high as I write this. Wow!! A giant s loppy wet hairy kiss to Sue Foster for the logo design and the application (uh-would someone please pick the dear up--she just fainted from horror) , and one too to all the others--Guy, Bill, Steve, Bob, Warren, etc., etc., who've laid the groundwork (among other things in their sordid careers) so this idea could become a reality. It is with a true sense of Gay Pride that I'm losing out to my brother by entering him in this race. My superior at work is also getting an application. But I have definite approach-avoidance conflicts about June 26: I know that the work is just beginning and will continue well after the last runner has crossed the finish line. This race can be (no, will be) a tremendously positive experience for people individually, for FRNY as a whole, and the gay community at large. I urge every member to support the race to the fullest and the most personally comfortable manner: financially, through volunteer work, or by running the race itself. And by the way, sports fans, thanks for the past year and a half. --Bill ("Willie") Dolan AN OPEN LETTER TO FRONT RUNNERS VC. In addition to steve's "official" thank you, I think an unofficial one is also in order. The sight of a Greyhound bus appearing at 11:30 P.M. filled with 35+ pushy, competitive, noisy NY gays and lesbians and all their accoutrements of steamer trunks, hat boxes, and of course shopping bags, would give even the most stouthearted man cardiac arrest. Nevertheless, you opened your homes and your arms to us (and God only knows what else--I'll never tell • . . ) in a true spirit of gay friendship. At every possible moment the extra effort was made to make the trip memorable: the race map and markings, tourist info, private room for dinner, the tours of the less reputable DC monuments (if I go on, we'll all be in big trouble • • • ) • We in NYC look forward to extending the hospitality in kind to our newfound DC buddies--we've a lot to live up to. Just one question, guys. How'd you arrange the perfect weather? --B.D. FRNY RUNNING GEAR FOR SALE. wow! Here it is at last! FRNY shirt-wearing weather! Those subtle refinements of physique in the practicing athlete's body, those exquisite changes wrought by months of cold-weather mileage, those corporeal metamorphoses till now hidden within the cocoons of winter warmup suits--all this can now be displayed to advantage in our club shirts. Both your ability to sweat profusely and the presence or absence of cleavage are deftly demonstrated in our gray T-shirt with burgundy logo ($6); if hairy armpits are your forte, favor your admirers by sporting our white tanktop, also with burgundy club logo ($6); and for those times you leave home with very vague notions as to where you're going and when you'll be back, you can be sure that the FRNY sweatshirt is the thing to take with you. Modish, hot-looking, and adaptable to changing weather conditions, these hooded gray sweats bear our unique running-lambda logo in white rubberized lettering--front and back on zippered style ($15) and back only on pullover ($14). By buying and wearing FRNY shirts, you help the club treasury as well as spread the word about us and about running. Remit a check, along with size data, to the club P.O. box, or see Guy Zelenak. Now available (at $7) for the first time, an exciting item for any gay or lesbian runner's Spring wardrobe: A BRANV NEW CLUB SHIRT!! The newT-shirt design was developed by the design committee on the theme of the original T-shirt design (still available) • The lambda as a variation runners have been retained as an integral part of the design, with new colors introduced for a change of pace, plus a distinctive graphic treatment. The background color is a middle tone of blue with the graphic printed in burgundy. The lettering and running lambdas are white for emphasis. The graphic features a play of triangles which alludes to the club's orientation and provides a sense of motion consistent with running. --Bob Buckley WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? BUY ONE FOR YOURSELF ANV SEVERAL FOR YOUR FRIENVS! �SPECIAL RUNS. Easter Sunday was a glorious, no-shirt running day, but so many of us were pusy with family/friends that only a few got to do the Van Cortlandt Park fun run, so we're scheduling it again for Sunday, May 30. We'll meet at 11:00 A.M. on the Times Square uptown express (IRT No. l) platform and take the train to 242nd St. & B'way, then run the S-mile "cross-country" course and eat nearby together afterwards. It's a great early-summer route. WARM WEEKENV IN WASHINGTON. The bus was very late uptown on CPW where half our DC-bound crew stood waiting, ogling back at the park's westernmost-sidewalk habitues. The other half of us were downtown at Sheridan Square, creating a lot of curiosity as well, and it was all we could do to keep Steve from spreading club shirts out and hawking them right there. It had been one of the nicest days of the year so far, and everyone was out on the street. And he r e we we re leaving town. Well, it was more than worth it. Once on the bus it was fun just like schooldays trips had been, with high spirits and a suggestion of exotic (and erotic) excitement in the air. The bus was comfortable and the ride so devoid of sudden lurches that both Mark a nd Maria eschewed attaching the safety line provided for them when entering the rear compa rtmen t . Chatter, chortling, and chomping resounded, and refuse from our foodstuffs filled more than one large trashbag. The race the next morning was clearly going to be serious business . Cards were played, books were edited, stories were told, and heads drowsed against shoulders. Who's that up there leaning against . . . ? Some say we went through Baltimore. And, oh yes, the police pulled us over in one of those little unlit states. All of a sudden we were at Dupont Circle and one of our excited number squealed, "Oh look, homosecksuals!" For indeed there were. All over the place. Our journey through the night had come to an end. That no one fell while getting off the bus attests the poise and the savoir-faire of our group, knowing as each of us did that we were under the anticipative scrutiny of our FRDC hosts assembled at the curb and gazing speculatively at us, with only Fate knowing who would go with whom. Not unexpectedly, the relaxed air and expansive friendliness of our DC brothers utterly precluded the least awkwardness. Charmed by our hosts from the moment we stepped forward to be taken under their wing and led to their homes, we can only look forward to having them (along with our Boston friends made there in the fall) in our homes here, come Gay Pride Week. As with any race, things were exactly as each individual involved experienced them. Most excelled, a few didn't. Those used to rising early and running in the morning may have held a slight advantage in the race. On the other hand, the last two FRs from NY to finish the race Saturday morning were also the last two to leave the disco that night, so things more or less evened out in the long run. The private dinner of Tex-Mex cuisine preceded by cocktails was a big success once DC FR Tony Winer overcame the dismay of the restaurateur, who clearly had never before booked 58 runners for buffet dinner. Eventually everything in the kitchen was brought out, and we obligingly ate it all. This Texan approved highly of both the quantity and quality of the Mexican fare. Nothing will be said here about the things that went on later that night when we broke up into smaller groups. And then there we were a few hours later on a hot Sunday afternoon, not a cloud in the sky as we romped a quick S-mile loop that took in everything from the Capitol to the Lincoln Memorial, streaking shirtless and gleaming past astonished, cornfed tourists. The thrill of being a Front Runner and projecting the lifestyle we were exhibiting was something we all felt and reveled in that day. All of us who went already know that our trip to Washington is a weekend we'll remember the rest of our lives. Thanks. FRNY VIRECTORY SUPPLEMENT IN PREPARATION. I f you wish to make changes in the way your name, address, and phone number are listed, call Michael Cooper (966-3642) before May 15. A supplement containing additions and corrections will be part of next month's mailing. COME WORK AT A RACE. The races in May where a group from FRNY will be working as volunteers to learn firsthand now how to do things later at Gay Pride Run are the Trevira Twosome (Sunday the 2nd), L'eggs Mini Marathon Tune-Up (Sat. the 8th), Police Officers/Firefighters Race (Sat. the 15th), and the L'eggs Mini Marathon (Monday the 31st), all of which will be in Central Park at Tavern on the Green. On Sunday, May 23, is the Manufacturers Hanover 5-Borough Challenge in Staten Island. Call Guy Zelenak (278-8280) and talk things over. FRONT RUNNER PERFORMS. Graham Farrell will play a recital of Spanish Renaissance and Baroque organ music as well as his own Cantigas, based on ancient Spanish melodies, at St. Patrick's Cathedral, Fifth Ave. & 50th St., on Sunday, May 23, at 4:45P.M. Free admission. �A flower-strewn Rock Creek Park was the scene of the not~ quite-lOK race that pitted FRNYs against our DC counterparts. Despite unseasonably muggy .,. weather and an unfamiliar course, the away team managed to take second, third, and fourth places. The feat was all the more amazing in that the Washington winner opened up his lead with such remarkable alacrity that the NY racers were left alone to set their own more modest paces over unfamiliar terrain. Joel Ifcher showed that he's back in racing shape after his winter injury by finishing 8th overall and 4th among the NY racers. Jerry Mahle, experimenting with a new training format involving staying awake for the 48 hours before the race, managed to tough out a 4th-place-overall finish. The ever-reliable George Waffle, peaking for his L.I. Marathon debut on May 2, exploited his human cannonball downhill technique on the precipitous course to finish third. Mark Mascolini--gearing up for Montreal-took second. And the resourceful Tom Cook, introducing a new system for reckoning race results, figured that he finished first, "if you discount all the obviously fast runners." FRNY VS. FRVC CHALLENGE. The first full month of spring boasts a busy race schedule, and those disinclined t o compete are urged to turn out to cheer their teammates through the many local events. Race captains Sue Foster and Mark Mascolini, and the duo of Maria Capote and Marty King, go at it in the Trevira Twosome on May 2. On the 29th, the L'eggs Mini Marathon will showcase the FR women again, as well as a host of world-class women runners. This year Sue Foster promises to go out with Grete and break her on the hills. Saturday, May 15, is the date for the 4 X 5000 meter relay sponsored by the Flushing Meadow TC in (you guessed it) Flushing Meadow. The event is open to foursomes of the following composition: 4 men 17-39, 4 men over 40, 2 men & 2 women, 4 women, and (a tough one for FRs) family of 4. Interested racers should alert one of the race captains of their intentions to compete. Entry fee: $2 per person, or $3 for post entries. We should be able to put together teams in the first 3 divisions. The interclub race of the month will be in Jersey City, Sunday, May 30, at 10 A.M. MAY RAC ES. You must have a 1982 TAC number to fill in your marathon Get an application blank from Steve. Our club number is 511. PLAN AHEAV FOR NYC MARATHON. entry blank, so don't wait. The seesaw battle between the Games organizers and the u.s. use of the word "Olympic" is still not settled; nevertheless, Olympic Committee over the the Games organizers have decided to go ahead and use it anyway, so it's once again called the Gay Olympic Games. Some of our members have indicated their intention to participate in the Games, which begin August 28 in San Francisco. If you're interested, call George Waffle (255-5137), chairperson of our Games Committee. As part of the opening-day ceremonies, an olympic urn will be lit from a torch that will have been carried across the country by a network of runners from the Stonewall in NYC to San Francisco. The torch run will begin at noon on Sunday, June 13. Manhattan Borough President Andrew Stein will speak, and the Gay Community Marching Band will accompany the torchbearer down Christopher Street; from there the running will proceed to the Holland Tunnel, into New Jersey, and on to Philadelphia. It is planned to use 8-10 runners, with each doing 5 miles a day. A van carrying materials and supplies will accompany the runners. If you're interested in being one of the torchbearers, call Steve Gerben (675-2797), who is the area coordinator for the run. GAY OLYMPIC GAMES UPVATE. RACE RESULTS. To be listed, report results to Michael Cooper (966-3642) before May 27 • .-i Q)..Q 0 0 1-:llll � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Newsletters, 1982 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Newsletter, Vol. 3 No. 5, May 1982 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Digitized Oct. 31, 2014 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1982 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright FRNY. If you have privacy-related concerns about this content being online, please contact frnyarchives@frny.org. Document:Newsletters Year:1980s http://archives.frny.org/files/original/9fa68924ae346554babc5fe3efb9da60.pdf 612ab49a691cc9caa583067bc33e12ef PDF Text Text FRONT RUNNERS NY BOX 363, VILLAGE STATION, NEW YORK, NY 10014 July 1982 FRONT RUNNERS NY NEWSLETTER Vol. · III, No. 7 FROM STEVE GERBEN. Well, it was first class and professional all the way, just what you'd expect a Front Runner event to be, and it'll go down in the books as the first gay-sponsored rac e in New York City. All the hard work and training of the past months paid off as everythi ng went like clockwork. On behalf of Front Runners NY, I'd like to express thanks to all the members and friends who contributed financially, who worked in putting the race together, and who came out to help on Gay Pride Run day. Also, to the NYC Department of Parks, who gave us permission to hold the race in Central Park, and to the people of the NYRRC, who couldn't have been more helpful and cooperative in working with us. Finally, to all the r unners who came out to participate in this wonderful event. With membership now numbering more than 200, and with the sponsorship of our race, FRNY is now an emerging force on the NYC running s cene and in the lesbian and gay community. The name of our race says it all; it was truly a day to be proud of being a Front Runner. THE BIG WEEKENV. The start of the last weekend in June saw a large group of FRs waiting i n fron t of the Museum of Natural History on CPW for the arrival, by van and bus, of our guests from t h e Washington, D.C., and Boston clubs. After some delays they rolled up and were quickly dispersed to their desiqnated guest lodgings so as to be well rested for the big r ace the next morning. Followinq Gay Pride Run our guests, armed with the FR Visitors' Pack (provided by Social Chairperson Tom Cook and including a subway map, visitors' guide, and sundry other goodies), made their way around the Big Apple. Saturday evening saw more than 100 FRs and friends eating and dancing at Les Mouches, and then on from there to do their own thing . Sunday, Gay Pride Day, saw 50+ FRs marching (and sometimes running) in the parade, fronted by the huge "Start" banner from our race. This group received a particularly warm welcome from the parade spectators, drawing frequent applause and constantly being asked to pose for photographers. MeanwhilE~, other FRs were managing our table at the Christopher St. Festival, where we disseminated club literature and sold FRNY running gear. As always, it was a great day, and we should be seeing many new members as a result of our efforts. BUS I NESS MEETINGS. The scene of our June business meeting on the 23rd was Steve Gerben and Bob Buckley's place, where more than 40 FRs, just back from a hot and humid run down to Battery Park and back, relaxed and indulged in a prebusiness "Deli Delite" supper. Our impeccable Prez Gerb proceeded swiftly through the appalling amount of business at hand--including final details of Gay Pride Run as we l l as July schedule planning--in amazingly short time, as usual. Our next business meeting will be on July 28 at the horne of Jerry Mahle (1 01 W. 81 St . , #721; 362-9719; about 9:00). The meeting will follow our Wednesday evening fun run (see Schedule) and supper at the Dakota. We now boast over 200 members in FRNY, and thi s will be a great opportunity for newcomers as well as previous members to provide club-policy i nput. FRNY RUNNING GEAR FOR SALE. Old members might be ready to replace their well-worn c lub shirts to look dapper at summer social functions as well as on the run or just hanging out, and newer members are no doubt anticipating doing all these things while sporting their brand new shirts for the first time. Prices are quite reasonable, and all proceeds go to the FRNY treasury. Our increasingly famous running-lambda logo is to be found in white "rubberized" lettering on the new powder-blue T-shirt with burgundy graphic ($7) and on both styles of hooded sweatshirts (front and back on zippered model, $15; back only on pullover, $14), and it's in burgundy o~ our gray-sweat T··shirt ($7) and white tanktop ($6). Call Guy (278-8280) • NEWSLETTER CONTRIBUTIONS. The r'RNY Newsletter is composed of articles submitted by members of the club. All special runs, social events, major races, etc., are written up, so if you attend a function and decide you ' d like to do a piece on it, go right ahead. Newsletter Chairperson Michael Cooper is always more than eager to accept your contributions. Submit them to him at the fun runs, through the mail, or via over-the-phone dictation (966-3642). �GAY RUN 1 8 Z. The third running of this SK/lOK race is scheduled for Sunday, July 25, :bn San Francisco. About 1,000 runners are expected to participate. If you're interested, tal~ to Steve Gerben (675-2797) regarding entry forms and accommodations with San Francisco FRs. SPECIAL RUN & LONG RUN FOR JULY. For those whose little footsies are wearing deep ruts into their daily training routes and who've grown weary of Manhattan's running opportunities, our Sunday runs this month will provide welcome relief. On July 11 we'll do a 7-mile fun run beginning at 11 A.M. at 72nd St. & Riverside Dr. and proceeding up to and across the George Washington Bridge into the park in Fort Lee, N.J. (home of Rosanna Rosannadanna's infamous letter writer), where'll we'll spread out on the grass and have a pignic. No, you don't have to carry provisions on your back; bring them to the start, where a member of FRNY with a car will gather the goodies and transport them to the continent and wait for us there. Following our repast we'll walk leisurely back across the bridge and take the train home. Our Long Run of the month will be on July 25, another Sunday. We'll convene at the Staten Island Ferry Termina l in Battery Park at 10:15 A.M. to boat across the Bay of New York to S.I., where we'll run 10 mi l e s, primarily in Clove Lake and Silver Lake Parks, reported to be breathtakingly beautiful. We'll try to find a place to eat together over there before returning to NYC 's smallest bo rough on the ferry. So come on, all you NYC Marathon hopefuls, this is a good distance for the first of your long runs in preparation for those 26.2 miles come October 24 .. On Sunday, June 13, the Gay Olympic Games National Torch Run began NATIONAL TORCH RUN. at 1:30 P.M. from the Bagel And ... (site of the old Stonewall) on its 4,201 mil e s acros s the country to San Francisco. Several FRNYs were the very first to bear the torch: Guy Zelenak, George Waffle, Arthur Meyers, and Dennis Rager on foot and Tom Records by car. The 4 runners carried the torch up and down Christopher St. in rainy weather but with undampened spirits. Guy was the first to run, escorted by George down Seventh Ave. to the Holland Tunnel. When the run continued in New Jersey, the runners took turns doing S-mile stretches. The first day ended in New Hope, Pa., at The Raven, where our men were greeted by the Delaware Valley Gay Neighbors Association. The management graciously provided a room for showering to prepare for the first reception. The guys were taken into the bar/lounge and introduced, and then John (from California, who accompanied the entire run in his van) explained the purpose and nature of the occasion. Tom and George left to return to NYC, and the remaining 3 were whisked off to a delicious dinner hosted by D.J., Paul, and Ron Swidor. Following a few relaxing hours over drinks, food, and conversation, Arthur and Guy were taken to the home of Kevin and Dennis (another) to spend the night, and John and Dennis (ours) were housed by Neil and Rob . On Monday morning our emissaries were served breakfast by their hosts and then bad e good-by for their trek to Philly. The weather on this leg of the journey, unlike the co ntinuous rain on Sunday, started off cloudy and warm but soon gave way to sunny and hot, yet in no wise were high spirits suppressed, and in spite of what seemed like one long ascending grade from New Hope to North Philadelphia this part of the run was even more enjoyable to the participants. Guy says he was thrilled to take part in gay-pride history and was greatly honored to be the first to run with the torch and to be accompanied to the tunnel by George. The whole idea of the torch run was so electrifying that it took little for Dennis and Arthur t o convince Guy to continue on to Philly. George says he was glad to have a part in it, and Arthur feels that it was something important and he's glad to have been involved. Dennis thought it was a great experience and a wonderful way to get to know fellow FRNY members and other people en route. He entertained the others during his first 5 miles on the way to Philly by clasping the torch in one hand and a cassette player in the other with a tape of the OBC of "Company," literally dancing as he ran up the hills. Tom had volunteered t o go alon g for the ride to New Hope and to drive those stopping there back to NYC, but he became so caught up in the excitement of things that he took a turn at running with the torch. John, the van driver, selected an elegant spot for lunch--in front of a Woolworth's--and "pigged out" while the others were obliged to forego all but fruit and juice. Later, back on the run, when Philly's City Hall was only a mile away, all our men ran together. Once arrived, it was a must for the guys to make their first guest appearance at The Smart Place (the only centrally located black bar in Philly and the first to respond with an invitation to our FRs). The reception given by the owners, employees, and clients was very warm, and the event was celebrated with free champagne. Jerry and Charles opened their home to our representatives for showering and eating, and there followed two more appearances--at Raffles and Equus-which yielded further pleasant relaxation. Hats off to our torchbearing FRs, to all who saw them off, and to everyone along the way for the encouragement and hospitality afforded them. �LE MARATHON VE MONTREAL. Arriving at Le Centre Sheraton, Guy proceeded in a respectable manner and an orderly fashion to the hotel desk to register. But upon presenting his voucher .he was informed that "Mrs. G. Zelenak" had already checked in. Reasonably certain he hadn't gotten married (unless he'd slept through it), Guy allowed that as a matter of fact there was no Mrs. Zelenak. Wondering if perhaps a mistake had been made, the management, after some 10 or 15 minutes of asking around, presented a Mr. Smith (perhaps the well-known John), a hotel employee who distinctly recalled having signed Mrs. Z in and given her the key. But Guy persisted and eventually was told he could go up to the room. Finding no one there, least of all the mysterious Mrs. Z, what does Guy espy lying atop a dresser but a Gay Pride Run entry blank. "She runs," Guy said to himself, "and she's a lesbian to boot, whoever this impostor is!" But as he sat down on the queen(!)-sized bed he realized, with some relief, that the circumstances were explainable by, as well as utterly typical of, the madcap actions of his rac e-weekend roommate, the inimitable and insane Marty King. And such proved to be the case. On race day our FRNY representatives--David Breedy, Mark Mascolini, and Tony Serchio (there just to watch) in addition to Guy and Marty--met at the Sheraton Mt. Royale and headed for the site of Expo '67. The admirable organization of the marathon was evident even before the race when t h e runners were called to the starting line on the Jacques-Cartier Bridge a ccording to predicted pace. The 25 wheelchair entrants and a youth with an artificial leg (running in honor of th e late Terry Fox) started at 9:00, and with a reverberating 10-second mass countdown by the other 12,000 participants the cannon was fired at 9:20 and they were off--way off, as it turned out, from their hoped-for finishing times. While assembled at the staging area before the start the entrants had been advised to expect an additional minute per mile du e to the weather (a very humid 71° which would rise during the race to 83°). The pro l iferation of aid stations along the course were used heavily by the overheated runners: water, "tonique," the 1.5 liters of Evian given to each runner, wet sponges, showers, Port-a-Johns, and medical assistance were readily taken advantage of to ease the discomfort of the 26.2-mile endurance test. Spectacular landscapes and beautiful men clad only in bathing suits or tight-fitting shorts succored our contestants along the way, as did the Canadian crowds of well-wishers in general: they offered cups of water, oranges, tissues, cheers, chants, songs, bells, charming smiles--everything imaginable in the way of encouragement. While waiting for his compatriots to reappear, Tony was invited into the press box overlooking the finish line, where he was grilled on why someone his age wasn't married and then left alone. When our men did finish (all under 4 hours), they were treated to all the watermelon, bananas, grapes, apples, cheese, yogurt, and orange juice they could scoff. They'd all run slower than anticipated, but Mark and Guy earned silver medals and Marty and David (his first marathon) came away with bronze. While waiting for the bus to the airport Marty and Guy saw a young Canadian of unques t ionable sexual predilection entering the train station across the street who yelled out his phone number and added, "Call me!" Smiling weakly, the 2 FRNYs said to each other, "Next year--maybe." GAY PR IV E. Being a member of the New York Gay Community Marching Band, I was fortunate enough to attend with that organization the Boston and Washington Gay Pride Days during the weekend preceding our festivities in New York. In Boston, where the organizing committee reportedly encountered considerable police-department reluctance in obtaining a parade permit, I s ought in vain for a T-shirt or button to bring away as a souvenir. In Washington I found that the shirts, buttons, and indeed all publicity for the celebration there were imprinted simply (and with no little irony) "Pride '82." Even so, word has probably already spread as to what kind of pride the shirts refer to, and because of antihomosexual prejudice (prevalent everywhere but perhaps even more career-threatening in our national capital) it's likely that our D.C. brothers and sisters are wearing them only in very special circumstances. This is understandable but deplorable, and things aren't much better right here in NYC. We of Front Runners NY were very bold in the design of our Gay Pride Run T-shirts. Whereas Washington's message is implicit in the sense of implied rather than expressly stated, ours is implicit in the sense of absolute, unreserved. The characters of Sue Foster's brilliant logo may as well be fashioned from lightning bolts, so clear and powerful are the words. This thrilled me last Saturday morning and gave me yet another reason to feel proud. But later in the day when I said good-by temporarily to friends and headed all alone for home, I felt obliged, for fear of physical or verbal abuse (a few might cite paranoia), to take off my Gay Pride Run shirt, and it made me very sad. But I won't forget that glorious morning in the most famous park in the world, and all the next day in the parade up Fifth Avenue and at the Christopher St. Festival, when hundreds of shirts proclaimed our message in bright red and white for all to see and marvel at, and I look forward to a time when even these shirts will serve no purpose: a world where men and women everywhere are accepted for who, not what, they are. --M.C. �one nice thing about being injured (in fact, the only nice thing I can think of) is that you get to hang out at finishing lines of big races ~hd watch fellow FRs bear down on the tape. Through the good offices of VP Bill Beenhouwer--ra~e director extraordinaire- -I was assigned the enviable task of loitering at the line of the Gay Pride Run to record women finishers, and so I got to see the last 20 yards of most everybody's race. But I can't claim to have seen every FR flash across the line. For example , I missed Joel Ifcher, winner of the second-place prize in the 40-49 bracket, because he finished a step ahead of Sue Foster, who was monopolizing most of th e crowd's attention just then. And no surprise : Sue was loping along to her second first- place finish in as many (Rumors th at Sue is having weeks, and she didn't appear to be breathing hard doing it. of the Road" tattooed on her shoulder are unconfirmed as this issue goes to press.) "Queen Not much later the steadily improving Maria Capote scrambled down the final straightaway for her first-place award in the 20-29 age group and a fourth place overall. And Randi Hacker, apparently with her winter injuries well behind her, buzzed by to win the top award for the 30-39ers. This race was the first chance I had to see Steve Brown, the Uptown Express, as he roared home in 27:56--good for second in the 20-29 group and f or sixth overall (and all but clinch i ng FRNY Rookie of the Year honors). Of course I've had lots of c hances to see George Waf f le and Jerry Mahle running--but usually from behind them (not an entirely uncomplimentary perspective in either case). So it was a thrill to see Gorgeous George and the Juggernaut head-on , sprinting for the finish just a few paces apart , in hot pursuit of a Greenery rabbit. Somehow I missed Todd van Bartel, who just missed his usual sub-6 pace by a hair. But the next wave of runners came fast and thick, led by the Splendid Sp linter, Bob Brins, who was followed hard upon by the fleet Tom Bordua (back from a long ab s e nce f r om t he racing ranks), the always-reliable Bob Kostulias, and, in his racing debut, Manny Gonzalez. (Also among the front-running Front Runners was newcomer Eric Sawyer, whom I haven't met yet and probably won't meet in too many races if he persists in flirting with a sub-6 pace.) Around this point in the race, the women runners began to arrive en mass e , and since I was obliged to tick off their times as they crossed the line, I wasn't able to spot many more faces in the rush to the tape. But I noticed lots of familiar and good-looking gams. Maybe injuries don't deserve all the bad press they get. Being sidelined i sn't so bad when what you see from the sidelines is so good to look at. --Mark Mascolini THE VIEW FROM THE FINISH LINE. No resting on your laurels, FR racers! The summer season has barely begun. On Saturday, July 10, the Road Runners are sponsoring a S-mi l e interclub race in Central Park. Teams must include 10 men or 5 women. Call Mark Mascolini (888-2636/day; 7248325/evening) if you want to run. He'll fill out your application form if you c a n't get one and return it to him by Wednesday, July 7. Entry fee: one simoleon. There's also b een a groundswell of interest in monopolizing a table at the Tavern on the Green Breakfast Run on July 20, a Tuesday. Breakfast is preceded by a 2-, 4-, or 6-mile race, or by a longer fun run. So, whatever your level of training, there'll be something for you. The entry fee is $3, but only NYRRC members need apply. There are no team entries, of course, so you c an hand in your applications on your own. In August the most appealing race, at least as far as names go, is the Summer Blahs 4-Miler on Saturday, the 7th, in Central Park. Blah T-shirts a re promised to all finishers. Your entry form and a check (for $4 if you're a NYRRC member, otherwise $5) must be in Mark's or Sue Foster's grubby little hands by Tuesday, July 27. THE RACING CALENVAR. RACE RESULTS. To be listed, report results to Michael Cooper (966-3642) before July 29. \.0 Qlf) MO <::l'lf)lf)O N N<::l'lf)(J'I NM<::l'lf) MMMM 0 N ....__ \.0 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Newsletters, 1982 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Newsletter, Vol. 3 No. 7, July 1982 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Digitized Oct. 31, 2014 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1982 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright FRNY. If you have privacy-related concerns about this content being online, please contact frnyarchives@frny.org. Document:Newsletters Year:1980s http://archives.frny.org/files/original/2b950cf618feb6c035a7c61777b3b708.pdf 8dd81a0181cc0abc29bfd60ba8c6e9f1 PDF Text Text ·' FRONT RUNNE RS NY BOX 363, VILLAGE STATION; NEW YORK, NY 10014 August 1982 FRONT RUNNERS NY NEWSLETTER Vol. III, No. 8 It is now OVElr a month since the Gay Pride Run, and the praise and FROM STEVE GERBEN. are still coming in. It was unquestionably an outstanding success on all counts, compliments and we have set a high standard for the future. Everything was done in a first-class manner, and we didn't skimp on expenditures; therefore, it was a pleasant surprise to find that we actually made a small profit. Follo~ring is a breakdown of the receipts and expenditures: Income Race entry fees, 440 @ $7 • . . . • • • • • . • Contributions from members and friends Fund-raising party at Seventeenth St. Saloon Race-program ads and contributions Sale of race shirts to date Total Income • $3,080 1, 713 540 1,515 70 • $6,918 Expenses Shirts Race entry forms . . • • • . Telephone-answe ring service • • Parks Department fee . Posters . • . . • • • . . Race-program promotion kit Race program . . • . Start and finish-line banners . Race numbers • . . . Awards (silver bowls) Carry-all bags Aerobic exercise maps • . Oranges • . . • Table and chair rental Truck rental Postage • • . • . . . • . . . • • • Miscellaneous supplies and e>tpenses Total Expenses •• $2,359 322 200 50 371 346 282 898 124 434 556 150 168 59 141 80 273 . • $6,813 About $1,200 of the expenditures, the largest of which was the banners, are nonrecurring, L e. , items for which we won't have to pay again in the future. It should be noted that all the major race equipment was lent to us, at no charge, by the NYRRC. Planning for next year's race will begin in November, after tl1e NYC Marathon. With the experience gained this year, we've built a solid foundation from ~rhich to work to make next year even more successful. GAY OLYMPIC GAMES. Opening day for the Games is Saturday, August 28, in San Francisco . So far about 10 NYFRs are planning to attend and compete in the various racing events and the marathon. At the business meeting on July 28 it was unanimously voted to pay the $225 entry fees from the club treasury. It was also agreed to advance the $275 necessary to make up 1,000 buttons to be sold to raise funds to help defray the cost of transportation to San Francisco and for team uniforms. This money will be repaid to the club, and it is hoped that all members will help to support our team by buying buttons, as well as by attending the benefit function they've arranged {see first item on the following page). Anyone interested in participating in the Games should call George Waffle (255-5137) to discuss arrangements. �GAY OLYMPICS BENEFIT. On Sunday, August 15, a benefit for our representatives at the' Gay Olympic Games in California will be held at Maneuver's; on West 23rd between 7th & 8th Aves., . from 6 to 11 P.M. A $3 donation at the door will enter each benefactor in a doorprize drawing. The 11 going from FRNY need your help to meet the considerable expenses they'll incur, including airfare, hotel bills, uniforms, etc. As far as is known, these guys are the only gay team goinq from New York, so let's kick in to make sure they'll be able to go--and return! The FRs wending their way from the Dakota to Jerry Mahle's place for the July business meeting were caught in a diluvial downpour that provided a welcome opportunity to remove wet clothing before the business at hand could get underway. What with all the steam exuding from our overheated bodies and out the windows, it's a wonder that alarmed neighbors didn't summon the fire department. Nonplussed at the spectacle of 60 exposed balls (i.e., of our feet) and 301 toes (don't ask), Prez Gerb made short work of leading the discussion to plan and schedule upcoming FRNY activities. Thanks, Jerry, for the use of your pad once again, and good luck in your shareholding venture with the Entenmann Corporation. The next business meeting will be on Wednesday, August 25, at the home of new member George Ellien (222 W. 72 St., #2B; 724-5873; $1 chip-in). The meeting will follow fun run and supper, starting about 9, and will include a send-off party for our club's representatives to the Gay Olympic Games in San Francisco later that week, so plan now to come take part in the fun. BUSINESS MEETINGS. Running Schedule Chairperson Peter Minthorn outdid himself again last month Feder Run," to the delight of his fellow FRs, and it looks like we're in for for the "Richard more of the same kind of fun in the coming weeks. On Sunday, July 11, almost 40 of us met on Riverside Dr.--some at 72nd St., others joining up at l20th--and ran uptown to the George Washington Bridge and across it into a clifftop park in New Jersey. Not only did we find a magnificent spread of food and iced beverages awaiting us there (we'd all brought things to the start of the run and put them in members' cars to be driven across), but Peter had also decked out the picnic site with festive homemade decorations, including delicate strands of multicolored paper draped from branches and string. It was a good thing we were out of state, the way we all pigged out at those redwood tables. Although the sky was so hazy that very little could be seen of the NY skyline from the walkway (runway?) on the bridge, the lack of direct sun relieved the lazy trees all around our site of any obligatiQn to shade us, and they gave way utterly to the river breeze wafting through their leaves. The mood was mellow, what with postrun fatigue, beautiful surroundings, charming companions, and full bellies, and our group lingered long, drifting off reluctantly to leave the continent behind and head for home. Some say the only thing missing was more beer, which is something to keep in mind when preparing for our next Minthorn Mindboggler: "Beach Blanket Bingo." Far from the cliffs over the Hudson, we'll be on the shores of the Atlantic itself on Sunday, August 22, for a fun run and picnic at Jones Beach. Meet at 9 A.M. on the LIRR platform (ask info booth) in Penn Station to take the 9:23 to Freeport (round-trip fare of $6.75 includes train, bus, and locker at the beach). Arrive early enough to contend with a line at the ticket windows, but if you miss the group, look for us on the first car of the train. FRs should orient themselves for a day at the beach; the run (3 miles out and back, hence you can do 0-6 miles) will be incidental, so, besides food, bring your beach things (swimwear, snorkels, chaises longues, binoculars, cock/ clit rings, whatever) and, particularly, beach toys (frisbees, volleyballs, rubber rafts, fake shark fins, etc.). Also, bear in mind that we'll need almost a day's worth of food and drink (beer drinkers bring beer!), yet all this must be carried on the train and bus (everything will be watched while we run--i.e., by some of us). So blow up your inflatables, load up your beachbags, invite as many friends/lovers as you-;ill, and let's go play in the sand and surf. THEMATIC RUNS. LONG RUNS. The special long run of the month will be on Sunday, August 15. Join us on the Hudson Line platform (ask info booth) in Grand Central at 9:30 with ticket in hand ($4.31) for the 9:50 to Tarrytown. From Tarrytown (which, if you don't know, is a village on the Hudson boasting the restored home of Washington Irving) we'll do the "Old Croton Aqueduct Long Run," a scenic 11 miles ending in Van Cortlandt Park near the 242nd St. stop on the IRT Broadway Local. We'll have lunch after the run, either up there or somewhere farther downtown. On every Sunday when FRNY doesn't have a special run scheduled, club members are invited to report to Tavern on the Green at 8 A.M. for informal long runs. The route and mileage will be determined by the whims of those present each Sunday, so hang in till you've done yours. MALCOLM ROBINSON, first president and one of the founders of Front Runners NY, is back in the fold after a lengthy sojourn on the West Coast. Welcome home, Malcolm, it's nice to see you! ...... �There will be speed workouts every Thursday eve·ning at 7 P.M., meeting on the reservoir at 90th Street. If the heat proves unbearable we'll meet for a jog only. There will also be a meeting of those interested in the women's racing team on Tuesday, August 10, 8 P.M., at Sue Foster's apartment, 101 W. 81 St., #714 (874-1388). FAST WOMEN • . . or those who want to be. FRNY RUNNING GEAR FOR SALE. Our famous running-lambda logo is featured in white "rubberized" lettering on the powder-blue T-shirt with burgundy graphic ($7) and on both styles of hooded sweatshirts (front and back on zippered model, $15; back only on pullover, $14), and it's in burgundy on our gray-sweat T-shirt ($7) and white tanktop ($6). Also available now are leftover Gay Pride Run shirts at $5 each, and a new racing-team tanktop is in the works. These prices are reasonable, and all proceeds go to the FRNY treasury, so you can put chic shirts on your back and money into our bank account simultaneously. Call Guy (278-8280). on sunday, July 25, 9 FRs and 3 biking friends found themwaiting to board the 10:30 QE2 to Staten Island. The trip over selves at South Ferry eagerly was smooth and fast--we could have fueled the boat with our anticipation and excitement over the 10-mile run we were about to make. Upon disembarking we ambled over to the St. George Diner, reserved a table for our postrun brunch, and then set out on our jaunt. We loped along Bay Blvd. and then hung a right to ascend Victory Blvd. Up we went, and up, and up, and up • . . you get the picture. Past Mom-and-Pop stores, small one-family homes, wooded lots, uncrowded cemeteries(!) we went as we pressed onward to Clove Lake Park. The run through the park was wonderful: the shade of the trees, the sound of the streams and waterfalls, the excellent condition of the trails, and the warm smiles we got from the picnickers made Clove Lake a joy. At the 6-mile point we left the park, headed back the way we started, detoured into Silver Lake Park, ran the 2-mile ellipse around the reservoir, then left Silver Lake and headed along Victory Blvd. As we reached the top of the aforementioned hill (mountain, Mt. Everest) we were treated to an unsurpassable visual treat: spread before us were New York Harbor, the Statue of Liberty, and the skyline of Manhattan. The sight was breathtaking. We then did a glide down the mountain to arrive at the St. George Diner. Brunch was enjoyed by all; as at the Dakota, the camaraderie rating was four stars. We then hobbled and limped our way to the ferry slip, boarded the yacht, bade farewell to SI, and sailed to the other island we all know so well. The day's experience was, in a word, fantastic. STATEN ISLANV STALWARTNESS. GAY CHORUS CONCERT. About 50 FRs and friends gathered at Alice Tully Hall on June 22 for a concert by the NYC Gay Men's Chorus. It was a special pleasure to espy several club members on stage. Following 3 world premieres and other pieces, including a Cole Porter medley, the full chorus gave the stage to the Chamber Choir, which sang music by Conrad Susa based on poems by James Joyce. Two phrases seemed especially apt for our club: "And the wise choirs of faery I Begin (innumerous!) to be heard" and "Who passes in the sunlight I By ways that know the light footfall?" Then the Stepping Stones took over, featuring FR Mark McManus in a Sondheim piece. The full chorus returned with orchestra and soloist Jane Shaulis for the Brahms Rhapsodie. Everything "From Opera to Broadway" and several encores concluded a wonderful concert that served as a fitting anthem for Gay Pride Week. The FRs attending were thrilled and happy to support the NYC Gay Men's Chorus with their presence and their applause and cheers. Even though a month has passed since the Gay Pride Run, the overwhelming success of our race never ceases to bring back exciting memories of that day. My deepest thanks go to Steve and Guy, without whose tireless hours of work our success would have been far less certain. Many thanks also to all of those red-shirted volunteers who arrived in the park at an incredibly early hour and worked all morning to make the Gay Pride Run a reality. And, of course, congratulations to all who ran the race. No matter where you placed in the order of finish, you were all winners that morning. (I must give a special word of thanks to Bob Kostulias. Had you not so thoughtfully developed a blister during the race, our Medical Unit would have had absolutely nothing to do!) Of 347 finishers, there were 74 from FRNY; 20 from FRDC, and 9 from FRBoston. We had participants from 13 states: New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont, Maryland, Virginia, Illinois, Georgia, Michigan, and California. We have a great deal to be proud of. There can be no question but that FRNY has become a group to be reckoned with on the New York running sce~ne, and our future races should be highlights of the local racing calendar. As has been said, there is nothing so powerful as an idea whose time has come. Thanks to all who made the race possible. --Bill Beenhouwer GAY PRIVE RUN-A PERSONAL WORV. �VI RECTORY SUPPLEMENT. With all the attendant publicity from Gay Pride Run, our clun , has picked up 80+ new members in the past three months, bringing membership to 240. Besides th~ 5 boroughs of NYC, we also have members from Long Island, Westchester , Upstate, New Jersey,· Pennsylvani a, New Hampshire, Vermont, Connecticut , California, and Washington, DC, and we've just welcomed our first foreign member--from Israel. Therefore, the September mailing will include an updating supplement to the FRNY Membership Directory. If you have changes to be made in the way you're now listed, or if you haven't given permission to be listed in the past but wish to do so at this time, call Michael Cooper (966-3642) no later than August 15. GAY RUN ' 8 2. The third annual running of Gay Run was held on Sunday, July 25, in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park. The 5K/10K race, sponsored by San Francisco Front Runners, drew mor e than 600 runners, including a large group from the Los Angeles chapter of FRs who did very well in the race. Carrying the flag, as it were, for FRNY were Andy Thomas, Dennis Rage r, Bob Buckley, and Steve Gerben, all going the 5K distance. Congratulat ions to SFFRs on another well-run race, and perhaps next year, when there will be no conflict with the Gay Olympic Games as there was this summer, we'll have more of our hometown FRs taking part. NYC MARATHON. Yes, it's getting to be that time again, and October 24 isn't very far away. This year we hope to have virtually 100% participatio n by our club members in the NYC running event nonpareil. Many of us have already received acceptance notices and plan to compete, but all the others needn't feel left out. In addition to managing a water station this year, we'll also be working the finish line, so once more we'll have an opportunity to demonstrate what we learned from handling Gay Pride Run. If you think there's the slightest possibility you might be able to help out (perhaps not quite as exciting as running, but, on the other hand, considerably less grueling), speak to Guy Zelenak by phone (278-8280) or at a fun run. Don't exclude yourself from one of the world's great running events (not to mention from one of life's great spectacles-- 16,000 runners out there sweating and grinding it out). Also, keep Friday evening, Oct. 22, open for our premarathon pasta-loadin g and 3rd-anniver sary party. RACE RESULTS. To be listed, report results to Michael Cooper (966-3642) before August 26. CLUB TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP RACE Central Park, 7/10 (5 mi.) Bob Dubie George Waffle Steve Brown Todd van Bartel Eric Sawyer Manny Gonzalez Micky Aguilera Bob Brins Bill Dolan Peter Boyden Stan More Peter Minthorn Bob McCormack Bob Bijesse Kevin Mahony 29:08 29:32 29:51 29:57 30:00 31:16 31:27 32:10 32:12 32:14 32:15 32:40 33:15 33:16 33:38 GEORGE WASHINGTON BRIDGE PEPSI CHALLENGE, 7/3 (lOK) Bob McCormack Peter Boyden Guy Zelenak Dennis Rager Jerry Lytle Randy Turner Gail Pearlman 39:30 40:40 44:10 49:54 51:54 53:04 53:22 2ND HOECHST-MARATHON Frankfurt, Germany, 5/23 August Adam 3:52:32 4TH ANNUAL NY BENEFIT RUN Central Park, 7/18 (4 mi.) Todd van Bartel Micky Aguilera George Waffle Stan More Bob Brins Bob Kostulias Guy Zelenak 23:35 24:20 24:40 24:59 25:48 27:00 28:15 HARRY BRANAGAN TRAINING RUN Flushing Meadow, 7/23 (5K) Micky Aguilera Stan More 17:47 18:52 GAY RUN '82 San Francisco, 7/25 (5K & lOK; our men did 5K) Bob Buckley Steve Gerben Andy Thomas Dennis Rager 19:45 20:18 21:32 23:14 MANUFACTURERS HANOVER CORPORATE CHALLENGE #1 Central Park, 7/7 (3.5 mi.) 22:13 23:03 23.11 23:26 23:35 23:55 24:30 25:18 Manny Gonzalez Bob Buckley Tom Cook David Mose Lee Abbey Maria Capote Guy Zelenak Arthur Meyers TAVERN ON THE GREEN BREAKFAST RUN, Central Park, 7/20 (2 mi.) 12:02 12:04 13:00 Bob Kostulias Warren Singer Guy Zelenak V-8 JULY 4TH RACE Cazenovia, NY (10 mi.) 65:02 Stan More FORT STANWIX RUN Rome, NY, 8/1 ( 20K) Stan More WANTED FOR THE NEWSLETTER: Poignant, prolix, profound, probing, prurient articles. 1:20:27 See M.C. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Newsletters, 1982 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Newsletter, Vol. 3 No. 8, August 1982 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Digitized Oct. 31, 2014 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1982 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright FRNY. If you have privacy-related concerns about this content being online, please contact frnyarchives@frny.org. Document:Newsletters Year:1980s http://archives.frny.org/files/original/c77cd6d7987e82efaf75ca83f8fc4c07.pdf 6a34149f29b92f559e327edfce242105 PDF Text Text .• FRONT RUNNE RS NY BOX 363, VILLAGE STATION, NEW YORK, NY 10014 September 1982 FRONT RUNNERS NY NEWSLETTER Vol. III, No. 9 With summer winding down and vacations and weekends away coming to FROM STEVE GERBEN. an end, it will soon be time to get back into the swing of things. Since our race in June, the FR schedule has been kind of quiet, but that will change starti ng in October with two major parties and our participation in the NYC Marathon. Our club offers a full range o f running and social events, so now is the time for all of our new members to start getting involved, and even for some of our old members whom we know only by name. One reason for the great success of our organization is the active participation of our members in club activities. Still, there are many members who do not take part. We have many exciting events planned for the months ahead, so come on out and enjoy the fun with your fellow FRs . THEMATIC RUNS. On Sunday, August 22, a sizable number of FRs trained and bused to Jones Beach for our first seaside outing, "Beach Blanket Bingo." Joel Ifcher's ingenious idea, the day was a great success, beginning with the au naturel decorations of Tom Records, who'd arrived early and staked out our territory with tall stalks of dune flora. Our club banner waved in the breeze for all to see, answering any questions as to •Jho we might be. The 6mile run along the highway and back whetted our appetites for the goodies we'd all brought with us, and frisbee throwing provided even more physical activity for those so inclined. We've all had ample opportunity to check each other out in running shorts, but this was a chance to contemplate the startlingly white, intimate inches between running-shorts tanline and swimming suits, and there were a few tantalizing glimpses of even more as some of us changed apparel. Now that we've broken sand, so to speak, perhaps we'll schedule a beach outing on one Sunday every month next summer. Thanks to Peter, Joel, and Tom for their positive contributions to this occasion. The thematic run in September, "Last Exit in Brooklyn," will take place on Sunday the 19th. We'll meet on the downtown BMT platform at Times Square (front end of train) and take the first express after 9 A.M., riding to the end of the line at 95th St. & 4th Ave. Our S-mile run (out and back, so you can do less if you prefer) will begin in Ft. Hamilton Park under the Verrazano-Narro ws Bridge and proceed along the Shore Parkway. We'll have brunch someplace nearby, then take the train home. Please come along . GAY ATHLETIC GAMES-SAN FRANCISCO. Despite a recent court order prohibiting the use of the word "Olympic," the 11 members of the marathon and track team representing the Big Apple are thrilled to be participating in this gay athletic endeavor. Without the organizational support and generous financial backing of FRNY members, our team would never have been so well prepared--both physically and sartorially. All of us thank the club. Since ABC Sports won't be covering the Gay Games, we'll rely on early-returning par ticipants and perhaps a phone call or two to report on the NYC team's successes to interested FRs and other friends at home. No matter what the results of our team effort are, we'll give our best and are truly proud to represent New York and FRNY. --Todd van Bortel FRNY RUNNING GEAR FOR SALE. Our famous running-lambda logo is featured in white "rubberized" lettering on the powder-blue T-shirt with burgundy graphic ($7) and on both styles of hooded sweatshirts (front and back on zippered model, $15; back only on pullover, $14-particularly appropriate items for the coming cool weather), and it's in burgundy on our gray-sweat T-shirt ($7) and white tanktop ($6). Also available is our Gay Pride Run shirt (only $5), and a new racing-team tanktop (unisex) in gray nylon with logo ($13) will soon be ready. To purchase, call Guy Zelenak (278-8280) or speak to him at one of our fun runs. �BUS I NESS ME ETU..JGS. The solemn occasion on Wednesday, August 25, of our final meal at the Dakota, our mess hall for lo these many months, was climaxed by a verse of "Auld Lang Syne" sung by the less abashed among those FRs still inside paying their checks. Led by Tom Records, whose emotional but admirably controlled baritone rang out lustily, the minichoir bade farewell to our old haunt. But shortly afterwards, watery eyes turned to watering mouths as we entered George Ellien's apartment for our monthly business meeting and filed past a table of scrumptious goodies for the going-away party for the NYC team to the Gay Olympic Games which was to follow the meeting. Our praiseworthy president demonstrated admirable restraint by proceeding through business at a pace no more hurried than usual, but no less swift either, for visions of the espied victuals must have danced in his head as well as in ours: an extraordinary cake chock full of chopped fruit, plus cheeses, crackers, fresh strawberries, and sundry beverages. We all thank you, George, for your hospitality and your flair for food. Next month's business meeting on Wednesday the 22nd will be at Stan More's place (112 W. 71 St., #6; 877-4252; around 9:00; $1 chip-in) following fun run and supper. The site of the latter as of now is still somewhat uncertain, but until further notice we'll be eating at the Rhapsody Restaurant at 67th St. & Broadway after our fun runs. Please come to the meeting. Nominations for 1983 FRNY officers are now open and will close at the November business meeting, and it's a good time to get involved in the scheduling and policy matters of our club in case you haven't in the past. Those who have been attending business meetings know how much fun and how important they are, and it's time for the others to come find out. LONG RUNS. Sunday, August 15, saw a small group of FRs meeting at Grand Central Station to travel, in comparative luxury, on a Conrail coach up to Tarrytown to do our long run of the month, a supposed ll miles atop the Old Croton Reservoir to Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx. Led by tour director Peter Minthorn, who was armed with a map of the route, the intrepid group sped along at about a 7:30 pace on the mostly flat course. After a brief stop for refreshments at a Yonkers deli, the group conquered that city's famous hills and continued on its way toward the Bronx. However, it soon became obvious that the course had been measured with a 9-inch ruler, as the 11 miles stretched into about 15. Finally, the looming structure of the IRT signaled that the end was near. The hungry runners headed for the Riverdale Diner, where, after some confusion in the breakfast orders by our waitress (obviously an honors graduate from the Gracie Allen School of Advanced Logic), the group ate together and afterwar~s boarded the IRT local for the trip home, with memories of the "Croton Run" still tingling in their knees and ankles. September's long run is billed as "How the Other Half Lives." On Sunday, the 26th, we'll take the 9:40 New Haven Line train from Grand Central to Mamaroneck (arrive early enough to stand in the ticket line and get to the departure platform--toward the front of the train) , whence begins our 13-mile tour of some of the nicer homes of Lower Westchester. The route is described by entrepreneur Lee Graham as "mostly residential, on low-traffic roadways, and featuring a hilly midsection with view~ guaranteed to hush any complaints from your feet, with cries from your eyes for 'More, more, more! '" '!'he last part of the run, primarily downhill, will take us into Rye, where we'll have lunch at the "less-than-opulent Cosmos Family Restaurant"--another Greek establishment, as is our wont. Once sated, we'll take the train departing from the Rye station at 14 minutes past the hour back t.o Grand Central. Figure transportation costs for both trips at $6.25, and allow $4 to $8 for lunch unless you plan to just snack (less $) or to pig (more $). Train ride is 45 minutes each way. Vistas, challenge, camaraderie . . GAY MARKET. FRNY will have a booth of optimum location at the Greater Gotham Business Council Gay Market on November 6 & 7. Volunteers from the club will be needed to work at our table, dispensing club literature, selling club running gear, recruiting potential members, getting to know other gay-oriented organization members, etc. Keep that first weekend in November open (hours both days are from noon till 8 P.M.) and watch for details here. METRIC CONVERSIONS. For those new to running who may be a little unsure what metric distances are equivalent to, know that 15K = 9.3 mi., lOK = 6.2 mi., 5K = 3.1 mi., 20 em.= 8 in. �FRNY BUSINESS VIRECTORY. OK, here goes another club first--a listing of services provided by club members which may be of interest to fellow FRs. This applies to services such as haircutting, carpentry, house painting, apartment cleaning, typing, providing therapy, massage, etc., but not to sales, so don't try to unload that old couch on one of us. If you perform any such service and wish to be listed, submit your "ad" in writing to Michael Cooper no later than the business meeting on September 22. The ads will be edited for clarity, typed up, and sent out with the October mailing, provided there is sufficient participation. MARATHON WEEKENV. Many of us will be competing in the NYC Marathon on Sunday, October 24, and many more will be working at the race at the water station assigned to FRNY or at the finish line or elsewhere along the course. Suffice to say, this is the NYC running event of the year and is an excellent opportuni·ty for high-profile visibility, both for the enhancement of the public's image of gay men and lesbians in general and for increasing membership and participation in our club in particular. If you're not going to run in the race itself, won't you please consider working it? Call Guy Zelenak (278-8280) to indicate your willingness and discuss the alternatives available. Also, leave Friday evening, October 22, open for our premarathon pasta-loading party, which will be a bring-a-dish affair held in a rented loft, for which final arrangements are still pending. The next newsletter will have details. HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS. As in past years, the NYRRC will sponsor a Halloween Run on Sunday evening, October 31, in Central Park. The distance is 8K, or just under 5 miles, and costumes "are encouraged." Hopefully many FRs will take part in this fun event in the park, which will be followed by our own party at Sue Foster's place. Those who took part in the festivities last year know how much fun is in store for us again, and those who didn't will be delighted when they get in on it this time. Of course, all FRs are invited to the party, including those who don't run the race, but everyone is urged to dress up for the occasion. So take down your mamma's portieres and start sewing or else start bleaching the stains out of that old white sheet. For inspiration or to allay inhibitions, see photos from last year. FRNY MEMBERSHIP CARVS. Our club bylaws include membership cards among the privileges of club participation (assuming dues have been paid). Look for your card in the October mailing. VEAR AMB Y: I'm a NYFR with a real problem: I lust after several of the smaller members of our club. I can't help it, they just drive me crazy. What's so awful is I can't keep up with any of them because their hot little bodies disappear over the horizon no matter how hard I try to keep them in view. What should I do? I'll call myself "Pining for Peanuts." DEAR "PINING": Mooning over minis is quite understandable, particularly within our club, since all the smaller ones are perfectly gorgeous specipersons (by the way, you didn't say what sex you are). Still, I strongly advise you to take matters in hand, or else you might contract runner's nuts (male) or courier's crotch (female). If you can't pick up your pace sufficiently to satisfy your needs, alter your strategy and keep in mind the following item. FAST FRIENVS/SLOW SIVEKICKS. There may be as many reasons for joining our club as there are members. Some come to virtually every function; most come to some of the runs; and some we've never seen. Some prefer to run at a pace slow enough for conversation; others may be exhilarated by running as fast as possible, and eschew talking while running. Obviously, companionship on the run is directly related to an individual runner's pace on a given day, yet over time the laws of propinquity translate into circumstantial subgroupings among us. Casual observation of this phenomenon should preclude any possible damage to our egos. It's no more r~asonable for the slower runners to say, "If they wanted to get to know me, they might slow down a bit," than it is for the sw•ifter members to say, "If they wanted to get to know me, they might at least pick up their pace a bit." We must all run as we must. The various postrun meals, business meetings, parties, and other social events should not be overlooked as opportunities to interact with those with whom we don't ordinarily find ourselves running. In the years to come we'll get to know one another well, so come to the runs and stick around. �If iglus are your thing, or even i f you prefer igloos, you'll be on top of the world come June, when NYFRs will journey to Juneau for a fun-filled club outing to our country's largest state. We'll jet to Juneau on a Friday evening to be announced in subsequent newsletters, then make a short trek to a nearby coastal village inhabited by 301 fisherpersons (happily corresponding to our club membership projected for that time, and in the same 7:1 ratio of men to women), all reportedly starving for companionship. Reservations wilJ. be made at the commodious Icehole Inn, whence we'll jog back into Juneau Saturday morning, make reservations for postrun brunch at the Athens-in-Alaska Diner, then run at a leisurely pace across the Aleutian Islands to Attu and back (those not up to the full distance may do less) • After eating, FRs will be free for local pastimes--bear baiting, seal skinning, walrus watching, etc.--and in the evening we'll join up again for dinner and then head back to the hotel. Sunday morning will see us running across the Bering Strait to the coast of Siberia and back, followed by another prandial party at the A-in-A, and then we'll take off for NYC late that afternoon. So don't put away your winter running gear come next spring, and pray for a late thaw so our feet won't get wet. Our Alaska contacts are FRJUs Amburg Reese and S. Kimmo Pi. JUNE IN JUNEAU. RACE RESULTS. Stan More (877 - 4252) has kindly volunteered to gather race results in future. Please be sure he has your data no later than the monthly business meetings (e.g., Sept. 22). MANUFACTURERS HANOVER CORPORATE CHALLENGE #2 Central Park , 7/28 (3.5 mi.) Warren Singer Manny Gonzalez Sandra Greer 20:50 21:04 26:14 HEIGHTS-INWOOD lOK Baker Field, 8/1 Bob McCormack Peter Boyden Frank Leykamm Guy Zelenak Dennis Rager Mark McManus Gail Pearlman 40:14 42:23 45:30 45:35 48:54 52:00 57:18 RUNNER'S WORLD SEASON FINALE Flushing Meadow, 8/6 (5K) Micky Aguilera Stan More 17:37 18:14 47:00 SUl'<l.MER BLAHS RUN Central Park, 8/7 (4 mi.) Bob Dubie Todd van Bartel Micky Aguilera Manny Gonzalez FIFTH AVE. MILE QUALIFIER #3 Central Park, 8/21 (1 mi.) Micky Aguilera Dave Mose ASBURY PARK, NJ, lOK CLASSIC, 8/7 Dennis Rager 24:08 Dave Mose 24:17 Bob McCormack 24:28 Stan More 24:32 Mark Mascolini 24:38 Sue Foster (2nd, Open division) 24:41 Bob Brins 25:59 Peter Boyden 26:22 Marty King 26:42 Guy Zelenak 27:08 Sahli Cavallaro 27:47 Chris Frieman 28:08 Paul Chazan 28:21 Frank Leykamm 29:12 Sandra Greer 29:39 Tim Vernon 29:48 Randy Turner 29:53 Jerry Lytle 35:02 Emily Stedman 36:04 Gail Pearlman 22:45 22:58 23:20 24:02 4:49 5:07 PUERTO RICAN HISPANIC HALFMARATHON, Central Park, 8/29 Micky Aguilera Dave Mose Manny Gonzalez Peter Boyden Bill Beenhouwer Patrick Moriarty 1:21:28 1:21:40 1:22:02 1:28:25 1:29:16 1:31:57 THE CHASE IS ON lOK RUN Bronx, 8/15 Todd van Bartel Gonzalez Micky Aguilera Bob McCormack Lee Abbey Frank Leykamm Bryan McGreal M?.r.~1Y 37:06 37:48 38:07 41:02 42:53 44:55 48:25 ATHLETIC ATTIC CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS, Brooklyn, 8/22 (lOK) Micky Aguilera Dave Mose Manny Gonzalez Bill McGlinn Peter Boyden Rick Reece 36:50 37:22 38:07 38:36 38:58 41:38 NEW HARLEM lOK RUN Manhattan, 8/22 Frank Leykamm Bryan McGreal 44:17 44:20 MANUFACTURERS HANOVER CORPORATE CHALLENGE #3 Central Park, 8/24 (3.5 mi.) Micky Aguilera Dave Mose Joel Ifcher Bob Buckley Sandra Greer Dennis Rager 19:43 20:48 21:40 22:38 25:32 26:04 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Newsletters, 1982 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Newsletter, Vol. 3 No. 9, September 1982 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Digitized Oct. 31, 2014 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1982 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright FRNY. If you have privacy-related concerns about this content being online, please contact frnyarchives@frny.org. 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