1 25 12 http://archives.frny.org/files/original/322b17757314cd3073bbf266a535fee6.pdf 780a9d465c8868833281a650ccc84d12 PDF Text Text • " FRONT RUNNE RS NY BOX 363, VILLAGE STATION, NEW YORK, NY 10014 December 1984 FRONT RUNNERS NY NEWSLETTER Vol. V, No. 12 ANNUAL MEETING The Annual Meeting of FRNY will be on Wednesday, Dec. 19, at the Community Center, 208 W. 13th St., beginning about 8:30. Our run wi II start from the Center (you may drop off your bag) and wiil be followed by dinner catered by FR Leo Boneau, at $8 per person, about 8:00. We' II be wrapping up year-end business and counting the ballots and announcing the results of the election for 1985 officers and directors. This is the final event of the year, so plan on taking part. CANDIDATES FOR FRONT RUNNERS NY 1985 OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS President Steve Gerben Men's Vice President Jim Skofield, Richard Walker Women's Vice President Connie Knapp Secretary Guy Zelenak Treasurer Mickey Zacuto , Directors at Large (2) Lenore Beaky, Francis Brady, Rick Buckheit, Bi II Dolan, Howard Kessler v v m EEEEE The statements listed below have been submitted by the candidates in the annual election. Please make an informed choice by considering them carefully. Your ballot, with voting instructions, is enclosed. YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT. When Bill Thom stood for election to a judgeship V T EEEEE as an openly gay man representing the Village, he wasn't voted for. He was the preferred candidate. There are no perfect analogies, but if we can learn to support one another within the club, perhaps we can learn to support one another within the community. Please use your judgment and vote. YOU MAY CAST A PARTIALLY BLANK BALLOT if you're unable to make a choice for a particular office. --Bob Brins, Elections Officer V V(JJ) V VO 0 VV 0 0 a:n T T T E EEE E STATEMENTS OF CANDIDATES FOR FRNY OFFICERS & DIRECTORS FOR 1985 Steve Gerben: As President of FRNY for the past 4 years, I've been very gratified over the growth and many accomplishments of the club. However, there is one area in which I think we've been less successful, and that's in membership participation - particularly in the administrative and business activities of the club. In order to prepare for new leadership in the years ahead, I' II work actively to bring new people into the operations and management of club affairs. Jim Skofield: Each gay man or lesbian woman who dons running shoes for the first time and takes his or her first, stumbling steps, breaks a stereotype. Gay athletics is political and its politics are those of empowerment and respect. During the 2 years I've been privileg'ed to race, work, and run for FRNY I have come to take great pride in both the power we wield in the gay community, and in the respect we command from the running community. As a club of over 400 members, we're no longer "that gay running club," but one of the largest running clubs in the area. And I firmly believe that our future lies in finding our commonality with other running groups, rather than in emphasizing our differences. I hope I may have your vote. Thanks. Richard Walker: Demonstrated commitment and leadership - I feel these qualities characterize my ability to serve as Men's Vice President. As Treasurer of the club for the past 2 years, I not only maintained exacting records of FRNY's financial transactions, but also directed our incorporation and tax-exemption status. But my role didn't stop at financial matters. For example, I wrote the copy and prepared the initial design of our brochure, and I, with help from a committee, prepared our �membership slide presentation. And, not least, I have always been out there extending a welcome to the "new faces" at virtually every run. The club's Vice Presidents are primarily responsible for membership and public relations. I want to serve as Men's Vice President to build Front Runners' outreach within our own membership, new runners, and the community at large. Connie Knapp: I've enjoyed my year as Women's Vice President and look forward to serving again. We've become more visible in the lesbian community during 1984. I'd like to increase our presence by getting coverage in Womanews, and I'd like to get more women involved by having some women's fun runs in Prospect Park, in addition to continuing our tradition of successful postrace brunches. Guy Zelenak: Dear Members, once again I've enjoyed serving as Secretary plus the other tasks undertaken. The club and each member, beginning runner to seasoned, are worth the time, so with your vote I will continue with the same enthusiasm. Those of you who have been with FRNY know I will answer all questions, whether personal or concerning the club. If you're new, talk to me. THANKS for your VOTE and continuous support. Mickey Zacuto: I am running for Treasurer because I want to contribute my energy to a club that has given me so much, and I think this would be a fun way to do it. I believe I can do a good job keeping track of our money, and as a member of the Board of Directors I promise to keep the idea of a club windbreaker alive! Lenore Beoky: I've been a member of Front Runners for over a year now, and the club has made an immense difference in my life as a runner (and also as a regular person). I'm running for the Board of Directors because I'd like to become more active in the day-to-day operations of the club, and because I want to put my abilities to work representing the membership in the decisions that are made by the Board. Finally, I intend to exert my efforts to the utmost in order to get a lavender start for the New York City Marathon. Francis Brady: My first race since grade school was, coincidentally , the first FRNY Gay Pride Run in June of 1982. It was also the first time I ever ran 2 miles without stopping. Those first 2 miles were run in just under 16 minutes, the run was com pi eted in 50: I 7. On October 28 of this year I ran my first marathon in much the same fashion - the first 17 miles were run in just under 2'1-z hours, the run completed in 4:50:58. The true measure of my life over this period of time, however, is in the self-esteem and joy of living that "running" with you Front Runners has given me. And so, today, ever in awe of the courage and spirit of this delightful band of pirates and amazons, I say thank you to each and declare my willingness to serve. Rick Buckheit: FRNY has established itself as a tremendous voice in the lesbian and gay community, as well as a positive and respected organization within the running community. This is due to enthusiastic members and dedicated past and present officers. In the past, as an active member, I have worked to maintain FRNY's outstanding reputation. As a member of the Finance Committee I have contributed to the proposed revisions to the bylaws which you wi II be asked to vote on in the near future. I have participated in numerous FR events, including many team races. I have volunteered for many NYRRC events, such as block captain for this year's Fifth Avenue Mile. With your help, by voting for me, I will contribute ideas to increase the growth of our membership, I will work hard to make FRNY events successful, and most importantly, I will work to enhance FRNY's outstanding reputation, within both the lesbian and gay community as well as within the running community. Bill Dolan: "What office are you running for this year?" someone rather tastelessly asked me last week. I suppose it was justified, what with running for Secretary in '82, Men's VP in '83, and now Board of Directors in '84. Maybe next year I'll run for Women's VP, if Luba doesn't beat me to it. Anyway, I think my commitment to FRNY is obvious, and I hope to serve the club for another year. Howard Kessler: It is most important to keep the prevailing social aspect of the club when considering any changes. Some changes are needed in order to maintain that which the club now enjoys. Through the best deeds and desires to help, too much work is being done by too few people. More general positions are needed in FRNY's administratio n to prevent its present overburdening . Also, absentee members should be encouraged to attend the fun runs and social events. This could be achieved by member clinics for beginners and, on the other side of the scale, intensified racing clinics for our top competitors, in addition to the fine clinics now set up for our general runners who want to improye. This, too, should encourage new members to join, which would increase our social variety. -2- �BUSINESS MEETINGS After NYRRC President Fred Lebow's book promo and marathon publicity, 50 FRs gobbled down homemade blondies amid the very fashionably decorated apartment of David Logan. Prez Steve kicked off the campaign trail officially by revealing his T-shirt emblazoned with "Four More Years." Announcemen ts of club events were the primary component of the meeting, with no significant issues or election mudslinging (yet). There was a grass-roots cry for a club windbreaker and our possible involvement in the ACLU's IOK race (since each kilometer is to represent a "rights struggle," we're pushing for a "Gay K"). I I I Don't miss next month's business meeting, which will include the State of the Club Address (Steve promises fewer than 25 pages) and the election results, because it will be our Annual Meeting (see top of this Newsletter for more details). --Richard Walker HOLIDAY PARTY This annual party - one of our leading social events - will be held on Saturday, Dec. 15, at Network (579 Avenue of the Americas, around 18th St.) starting at 9:00PM. There will be a small cover charge (yet to be determined) for rental. We'll have the upstairs room and bar to ourselves~ Eat before you come, buy your drinks there, wear your dancing shoes, and bring friends. BENEFIT RUN To date we've collected over $4,600 from our Benefit Run for various lesbian/gay organizations , the largest part of which went to GMHC. We've sent out the first distribution to the organizations , and as the rest of the pledges come in we'll send them out. If you haven't sent in your pledges, please do so as soon as possible. When we have a final total we' II publish it, including a breakdown of how much each organization received. Thanks again to everyone who was involved. AIDS BENEFIT PERFORMAN CES In the 1930s there were "The Women"; in the 1970s there were "City Men." The latter, a comic parody of the former, is the creation of Laurence Senelick and NYFR Philip Blackwell. The play, for gay men and lesbians, will run for 2 weeks only, beginning Dec. 30, at Actor's Outlet on 28th St. between 6th & 7th Avenues. Tickets are $6, and all proceeds will go to the GMHC and the AIDS Resources Center. For info about group ticket sales call 807-6576. NEW MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY & BUSII'ESS DIRECTORY An updated version of our Membership Directory will be sent out with the January mailing. If you have any changes in your listing since the latest supplement, give them to Guy by Dec. 20. Also included will be a Members' Business Directory. If you'd like your product or service listed, submit·a brief description to Guy by Dec. 20. WOMEN'S BRUNCHES About 20 FR women and friends partied at Julie Kelm's with bagels, juice, and coffee after the women's 4-mile race on Nov. 17. At least 9 personal records were set, including one by Sue Foster, who at 23:14 came in 6th in the Open Division and 9th overall (the FRNY Women's Team placed 9th out of 12 teams). What with the busy holiday season ahead, there are no plans for a brunch in December. Happy holidays, and see you all at the FRNY Holiday Party. --Connie Knapp SUNDAY FUN RUN Next month's Sunday fun run will be the West Side Special on Dec. 23rd. We'll meet at 72nd St. & Riverside Dr. at II :00 AM. From there we'll run down the West Side to Christopher St., then back up to The Spike (lith Ave. & 21st St.) for brunch. Women (and men) are welcome. SUNDAY LONG RUN Our long run for December will be the Blue Plate Special on Sunday, Dec. 9th, starting at 10:00 AM. We'll meet at one of NYC's quaintest landmarks, the Flatiron Building at Broadway & 23rd St. Our route will take us across 23rd St. to 12th Ave., down to the Battery, up the East Side to 42nd St., and then across to 3rd Ave. (about 9 miles). Here we'll brunch together at another NYC landmark, Horn & Hardart's. Those who can't yet do 12-15 miles should try this run. SPECIAL EVENTS CALENDAR Blue Plate Special Long Run Holiday Party Annual Meeting West Side Special Fun Run Sunday Saturday Wednesday Sunday -3- 12/9 12/15 12/19 12/23 10:00 9:00 8:00 11:00 AM PM PM AM �AILING FRONT RUNI\ER Longtime club member Jim Johnson was in Roosevelt Hospital recently. Send good wishes to his home, which he shares with FR Tom Bordua: 66 W. 60th St., 1118D, NYC 10023. DESIGNER ALERT It may be hard to believe, but it's time to start planning for Gay Pride Run '85. The first thing we have to do is design a logo to be used in our advertising, race entry forms, and T-shirts. If you'd like to submit a design, or rework a design submitted last year, please be prepared to do so in January. Further details about planning for the race will be announced in the next newsletter. NEWSLETTER CONTRIBUTIONS The FRNY Newsletter is composed of articles written by members of the club. Participation is very welcome and beneficial to everyone. Submit your pieces to any officer, but please do it as early in the month as possible, preferably b~fore the business meeting. STORES GIVE DISCOUNTS TO FRNY MEMBERS Flash your FRNY ID card and you'll get a discount at: ATHLETIC ATTIC ( 1170 Third Ave., at 68th St., 249-2133) 15% off shoes & running gear ATHLETIC COMPLEX ( 121 W. 20th St., 206-1470) $50 discount off charter membership DAKOTA BOOTERY ( 185 Amsterdam Ave., at 68th St., 799-7360) 20% off all merchandise MCBURNEY YMCA PRO SHOP (215 W. 23rd St., 741-9210) 10% off all merchandise; no tax RUNNER'S WORLD (275 Seventh Ave., 25th/26th Sts., 691-2565) I0% off shoes & running gear GARY S. SEIDEN, D.D.S. (245 E. 63rd St., Suite I07, 838-4894) Special consideration for FRs' fees SUPER RUNNERS SHOP ( 1337 Lexington Ave., corner 89th St., 369-60 I0; 10% off shoes only 360 Amsterdam Ave., 77th/78th Sts., 787-7665) VANDERBILT YMCA SPORT SHOP (224 E. 47th St., 755-2410) 10% off all merchandise; no tax WEST SIDE YMCA GYM STORE (CPW & 63rd St., 787-4400) 10% off all merchandise; no tax IT DOESN'T WASH As some of you who've purchased our tanktop with the· checkerboard design have found out, in many cases the design has come off in the wash •. Our shirt printer has agreed to replace (at no charge) any defective shirts with new ones. If you have one of these shirts and you're not satisfied with it, please return it to Steve or Guy as soon as possible. The defective shirts will then be replaced by a new supply which, hopefully, will survive laundering. Sorry for the inconvenience. FRNY RUNNING GEAR FOR SALE Unisex items are sold by FRNY for the benefit of the club treasury. In addition to being useful clothing, our personalized tops carry the message of running and camaraderie to the gay & lesbian (& straight) communities. Choose from the following items: Hooded Gray Sweatshirt (zippered; FRNY running-lambda logo on front and back) Hooded Gray Sweatshirt (pullover; FRNY running-lambda logo on back only) Gray Sweat T-Shirt (FRNY running-lambda logo in burgundy) Gray 50/50 Racing Singlet (FRNY running-lambda logo in black and magenta) Nylon Racing Singlet (FRNY running-lambda logo in black and magenta) White Tanktop (FRNY running-lambda logo in burgundy on 100% cotton) Raspberry or Turquoise T-Shirt (3-color logo) Red, Black, or Royal Blue Tanktop (checkerboard-design logo) Gay Pride Run '82, '83, & '84 T -Shirts (white with GPR'82 logo; collector's items) 5th Anniversary Commemorative Shirt (white with long sleeves, 4-color logo) To purchase any of these items, write to FRNY, talk to Guy (278-8280), or see Steve run. When ordering by mail, please add $2 for shirts & $3 for sweatshirts to cover postage FRNY RUNNING GEAR ITEMS MAKE WONDERFUL CHRIST MAS GIFTS BE GOOD TO YOURSELF AND YOUR FRIENDS! -4- $15.00 $14.00 $ 7.00 $ 8.00 $14.00 $ 6.00 · $ 8.00 $ 8.00 S 3.00 SI0.00 at any fun & handling. �WARD'S ISLAND WINGO So where~ you on Sunday, November 25, at 10:00 AM? 1 was there. So were other FRs. We waited for you until I 0:15. You didn't expect us to wait forever, did you? I know, the East Side is so inconvenient. Well, you're the one who missed out on a good time. The 6 of us ran a pleasant 9 miles up the East River to Ward's Island. We even ran around Randall's Island. And you couldn't have asked for nicer weather. But you were probably still asleep. Or reading the Times. You're the one who didn't get to eat breakfast on East End Avenue, We did. Next month, why don't you get up a little earlier and come out for one (or both - see p. 3) of the special Sunday runs? It won't kill you. I'm still alive. So are the other 5, I think. --Dave Mose 2 A RUN GREW IN BROOKLYN Nan Bailey, in her new Teal Moving Comfort outfit, was met at the Grand Army Plaza end of Prospect Park by Bob Bauer, Ron Hamblin, Chet Jones, Francis Brady, Russ Redmond, and Guy Zelenak. Nan volunteered to take us to her place to leave bags, so off Bailey and her boys went. We were a little concerned that her neighbors might get the wrong idea when they saw 6 men enter her apartment. With everyone ready, Bailey and her boys headed back to the park. On the way she told us her running schedule for the week. Phew! Slow down. (She'd run the Women's 4-Miler on Saturday, had done one loop of Prospect Park before we arrived, did another with us, and was planning to do the Turkey Trot.) Upon finishing the run we went back to Nan's for coffee and a rundown on the local eateries. With our bellies full we all went our way. Thanks, Nan. RUNNING MONOLOGUE I was sitting on the side of my bed with one running shoe on, getting ready to go on my solitary Riverside run. It'd been half an hour since I put the first shoe on, and in the meantime I paired a. few socks, paid a bill, set the Beta to record a TV show for when I'd be out later, watered a plant ••• but I still had only one shoe on. While contemplating the dirt patterns on my shoelaces, I realized that the hardest thing about exercise isn't the exercise, but the first movement towards the door or the first pushup on the mat. We're ruled by the inertia of rest. It's easier to do nothing than something. This thought started to grow larger and almost universal in content. With both shoes on my feet, a Walkman on my ears, and a song in my heart, I started heading towards Grant's Tomb. While Vivaldi's mandolin concerti played, I was thinking about the past Saturday's club run and brunch. There were about 65 of us at Jason's having quite a good time. Guy was trying to sign people up to work a race; some of us with Apples talked computers; naturally, the names of Van Gogh, Ferraro, Domingo, Langella, and Twiggy came up. It was mentioned in passing that there are now over 400 members in FRNY. So where are the rest of us? For the most part we see the same people on Wednesday night and at parties as were there that day. Do the others have one running shoe on and a depression waiting for them when it's too late to run? How many find themselves talking with a kvetching friend on the phone rather than getting out with healthy, positive, and, may I add, good-looking people doing something? ••• something. There's a club election coming up. Most of the members won't vote because the nominees' names have no connection with people they know. The reason is that many members are not around to meet other members. Well, from the time you get this newsletter, you have a few weeks to find out who they are and maybe find out who you are in the process. What do you have to lose - a depression, a few pounds, a large phone bill? Put your other shoe on. You're already a member; now come be a friend. --Howard Kessler SATURDAY SPEED CLINICS The classes seem to be growing each week, which is a good sign for your fellow members since the classes only work if each pace group has severaJ people in it. We'll continue to meet at Jason's at 9:45 for our stretching warmups. Also, because Central Park offers small groups more possibilities, future classes will not necessarily be at the same place as the regular club fun run; rather, those who show up for the clinic will choose that day's location. The schedule is: Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Jan. 8 15 22 29 5 Jan. 12 - - Finish-line kick 4-mile fartlek (Swedish for speed play; volunteers needed in each pace group) 3/4-mile intervals 1-mile intervals Part of Andy's Hill (not the entire hill like last time; this will be in preparation for next week's race, in which this is the final hill) Winter Series 6-Miler Team Race Classes benefit individuals and our team. I'd particularly like to see more women. -5- --Guy (278-8280) �RACE RESULTS To be sure of having your race results printed in the Newsletter, contact Dan Del Monte c/o FRNY or call 496-7662 before the business meeting of each month (see Schedule of Runs for dat~). --D.D.M: COMPUTER RUN Central Park, I0/21 (5 mi.) MUSTANG 5-MILER Mineola, I I /4 Sue Foster Fred Vega Phil Blackwell Francis Brady Chuck Kates August Adam lnger-Jo Berger Mickey Zacuto Steve Schmidt Joan Brown Elin Posner Nancy Robertson lnger-Jo Berger 28:56 29:52 31:08 37:22 38:30 38:42 39:25 44:52 44:59 45:39 46:35 47:13 Philip Roselin Joe Criscione Muriel More 3:12:44 4:46:08 6:26:35 ROCKVILLE CENTER IOK Long Island, II I I0 Dave Weir 38:40 WAUKESHA 2-MILER Wisconsin, I I I 17 12:57 CAMDEN STREET IOK New Jersey, II /21 Dave Weir 37:35 TURKEY TROT 5-MILER Alexandria, VA, II /22 Des Kelly* lnger-Jo Berger (I st, 40-49ers) 35:23 ZOO RUN IOK Philadelphia, II /7 Bob Richert NYC MARATHON, I0/28 (Addendum) AVON WOMEN'S 4-MILER Central Park, I I I 17 Sue Foster* (9th Overall) Pam Tewes* Randi Hacker* Carolyn Lipscomb* Joan Brown Lenore Beaky Annie Beigel Angie Martell Mickey Zacuto* Mary Ann Chirichella* Connie Knapp Julie Kelm* Debby Pastrich* Midge Maroni Nan Bailey* Margaret Hagen Nancy Robertson Rona Holub Anne Corey CORPORATE CHALLENGE Central Park, II I 18 (3.5 mi.) Des Kelly* John Delves PEGASUS 5-MILER Dix Hills, Ll, II /25 Rob Wintemute* Lenore Beaky 27:35 27:58 28:57 30:39 31:12 32:09 33:40 34:00 34:10 34:16 34:21 34:30 35:30 35:55 36:23 37:37 38:55 42:44 28:53 46:44 MARATHON RECOVERY 5K Central Park, I I I 14 23:14 lnger-Jo Berger 19:16 23:56 *Personal Record 38:50 20:08 20:33 BREAKAWAY 5-MILER Eisenhower Park, Ll, II /24 lnger-Jo Berger (3rd, 40-49ers) 37:53 UPCOMING RACES Our big team event is the 6-Miler on Sat., Jan. 12, at 10:30 AM. Men's team Open Division will be first 5 men, 3 people for women and both Vet (40+) categories. Also coming are the December Winter Series (6-miler was Dec. I; I0-miler is Dec. 8), the Midnight Run (Dec. 31, in costume if you wish), and the Season Opener (Jan. 6). I I I On Sunday, Dec. 16, wi II be a IOK race in Newport, Rl, "Christmas Run for Animals," at which merchandise prizes will be awarded instead of trophies. You'll also get a long-sleeved red shirt of 100% cotton (entrance fee is $10.00). You can take the Amtrak to Kingston, Rl, where veterinarian & FR George Bottomley will arrange for hotel space if needed. For more details call George at home (401-847-4771) or at work (401-849-3400). RACE RESULTS SUBMISSIONS If you'd like to mail in your results instead of phoning, you can send them to the club address or to me at 151 W. 76th St., 115, NYC I0023. Please include your name and the date, location, and distance of the race. Be sure to indicate a personal record. --Dan Del Monte -6- � 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, 1984 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/. 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Document:Newsletters Year:1980s http://archives.frny.org/files/original/f47c428811c7fc36db7ed550ff1521b4.pdf b55a5b549073c88e7fcc26defbc5018a PDF Text Text FRONT RUNNERS NY BOX 363, VILLAGE STATION, NEW YORK, NY 10014 November 1984 f\N f\N f\N ~ f\NNf\N f\N ~ f\N f\N N f\N N f\N FRONT RUNNERS NY NEWSLETTER <XXXX) 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 <XXXX) M WM NNM M WM NNM WMMMWM WM M WM WM WM WM WM I IIIII II II II II II I IIIII N f\N f\N f\N 1\f\N f\N f\NNf\N f\N ~ f\N f\N N f\N Vol. V, No. II IIIIIIII TT TT TT AAAAAAAAA TT ~~~-~~"' TT AA AA TT AA AA A AA A A A A ... EEEEEEE EE EE EEEEE EE EE EEEEEEE Nominations for the officers and directors general election opened at the October business meeting. Those nominated were: President Men's Vice President Women's Vice President Secretary Treasurer Directors at Large See below Richard Walker Connie Knapp Guy Zelenak None Lenore Beaky, Rick Buckheit, Bill Dolan, Howard Kessler Steve Gerben and Jim Schmidt have been nominated for President; at this time, neither has accepted nor declined. Further nominations will be announced at the regularly scheduled events and at the November business meeting, when nominations close. Members may nominate themselves and/or any other club member for any office. Nominations may be submitted orally or in writing to Elections Officer Bob Brins. PLEASE PARTICIPATE - in any or all of four ways: First, be a candidate. Past and present officers are lesbians and gay men, just like you and me; by being a member, you are representative. Second, nominate a ·friend. If you know someone who'd make a good officer, nominate that friend. Third, campaign. Support the candidates who you feel best represent the club. Fourth, vote. This is a voter's election; be sure all your friends make their choice known. Thanks. --Bob Brins ANNUAL MEETING The Annual Meeting of FRNY will occur on Wednesday, Dec. 19, at the Community Center, following our run. Dinner will be catered (chip-in) by our own Leo Boneau. We'll be wrapping up year-end business, as well as announcing the results of the election of officers and directors for 1985. Circle the date on your calendar, and look for complete details in the December newsletter. STILL BREAKFAST AT JASON'S For the foreseeable future, we'll continue to meet for our Saturday postrun breakfasts at Jason's, where we'll be served a limited menu of Danish, muffins, .bagels & spreads, etc. This enables us to continue to get together and socialize after the run, and has worked out to be less time consuming than before. As usual, you can drop off your bag there before the run. BENEFIT RUN More than 60 runners turned out on Saturday, Oct. 13, for our Benefit Run, and we even had nice weather. A number of runners showed up early so they could do a long run, and everybody else started off at our usual 10:00 pace. After the run we picnicked in the Sheep Meadow, where Steve did a brisk business selling FRNY sweatshirts to the finishing runners. Please try to collect your pledges as quickly as possible and either mail them to the club address or bring them to a fun run. Those who couldn't be there can still participate by sending in a check made out to one of the benefiting organizations. A full report on how we did will be included in the December newsletter. �BUSINESS MEETINGS The October business meeting got off on a positive note with the announcement that we've receiVed formal notification from the IRS that our tax-exempt status has been approved, and in a related matter, that we're appealing the decision of the NYS Sales Tax Bureau denying our sales-tax exemption. Prez Steve quickly dispatched the business at hand in order to get to the main event of the evening, the opening of nominations for club officers & directors for 1985. Elections Officer Bob Brins, in a rather lengthy discourse, encouraged members to get involved and consider running for office. Be at the next business meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 28, at David Logan's (230 West End Ave., near 71st St., 11170), starting at 9 PM, to find out who the candidates will be. Our guest speaker will be Fred Lebow, President of NYRRC, so it should be a very interesting evening. It's November, and now's the time to take a look at your tax position for 1984. Need more deductions? Of course you do, and the easiest way to get them is to make a monetary donation to Front Runners New York, Inc. The IRS has granted us income tax exemption under Section- 50 I (c)(3), which allows you to deduct donations to FRNY as charitable contributions. No, we're not taking in your used sneakers and old clothing (well, maybe your spiked heels), but we'll gladly accept checks and cold cash! Why not contribute early to Gay Pride Run '85? By the way, contributions made in 1984 are deductible, but basic membership dues are not allowable as a contribution. On the Other Tm<Front: We've now made a formal petition to the New York State Tax Appeals Bureau to protest the denial of exemption from sales tax. Our attorney feels we should have no significant problems in reversing the initial decision. I'll keep you posted. --Richard Walker TAX TIPS FOR RUNNERS Tired of suiting up and commuting to the Upper West Side for a quick romp through a gentrified park, an ambitious group of FRs boarded the 116 train one Sunday morning to explore what lay at the end of the line. Few runners venture up that way, evidently, for we were met by leader Bob McCormack, who was responding to the queries of a curious spectator that yes, he was wearing something called "shorts," and no, the shorts were not rented but were purchased on a far-off isle called Manhattan. While the native shook his head in disbelief, our group set forth on a challenging 10-mile cross-country run over terrain that at times resembled the Appalachian Trail. After scaling the infamous Garbage Mountain (only in the Bronx!) we were ready to leave civilization behind, only to find that we were waylaid by an open drawbridge (dear cityfolk, when was the last time you saw a drawbridge up?) to allow· the passage of the QE2 (well, would you believe a slow boat to China?). Once on our way again, we entered forests of flaming foliage, then sidled along the edge of a cliff where one false · step would send one plummeting into the ocean below. We persevered over hill and dale, undaunted by squirrels flying overhead and unknown fauna skulking through the underbrush at our heels. At our rendezvous point we discovered that Nelson was no longer with us. Spotting a huddle of high school football players, Guy suspected that Nelson might be found in their midst, so off he went to investigate. He didn't find Nelson (who was far ahead of the pack, searching for a suitable place to breakfast), but Guy returned smiling. The Bronx Long Run was such a resounding success that . we're planning a winter Long Run on Staten Island. The course will tour all the indoor malls at the height of the after-Christmas sale season. --Nancy Oates CAHIT YATER TRAIL LONG RUN WATERED DOWN AND OUT For those of us FRs not running that 26.2-mile ordeal they call the NYC Marathon, the day at the Mile 24 water station began rather gaily with Captain Dave Weir demonstrating the proper and correct way of holding cups and divulging the secret recipe for E.R.G. The ever-conscientious and always-prepared Tony Meola quickly commanded the "best-dressed table," complete with blue-&-white checkered tablecloth, autumn-leaf garlands handcrafted by his team of ex-campers (well, they were still "camping," but I meant the other kind), and the most delectable oatmeal-raisin cookies I've ever eaten (move over, Mrs. Fields). Leaning over a barrel of water and dipping cups continuously can be backbreaking work, but Chuck Kates pointed out that "This job makes me glad I'm gay - I'm used to this position." The fun and games were over when those 18,000 exhausted and thirsty runners arrived. It was quickly apparent that NYRRC had (a) not given us enough tables, (b) not provided enough water barrels, (c) not supplied enough cups, and (d) not allowed _ a sufficient length of water hose. Nevertheless, with a little clever recycling of thrown-away cups and spraying the passing crowd with the small hose, NYFRs yet again came through to give succor --Richard Walker to (and cruise) all those hot, sweaty, gorgeous athletes. Thanks to all involved! A special thanks to all who came out to staff the FRNY water table! You all did an outstanding job in providing such a necessity to all who wanted it. Hope to see you there next year. --Dave Weir -2- �WARD'S ISLAND WINGO (A Prewinter Treat) The distance is about 9 miles. A good winter warmup, whether you need it or not. We'll eat at a place nearby after the run. The date to meet is Sunday, November 25. Be at 81st St. & East River Dr. (by Carl Schurz Park), And of course the time is 10:00 o'clock. Dress warm, for it might be cold. --Debbie White Running in New York can be culturally enlightenin g Or, on the other hand, it can be scary and frightening . Is Ward's Island a friend or a foe? If you go on this run, you will certainly know. Jogging on Ward's Island gives you a firsthand glimpse Of the Hell Gate Bridge (scene of Conrail's latest derailment ), So when you pass this by, run quickly or you might get some training! A RUN GROWS IN· BROOKLYN or, A Run around Prospect Park --Debbie White With Thanksgivi ng not too far away The season of extra eating comes · our way. A little extra running is good for your weight, So tune up now, while it's not too late. Also for your delight is one of the Big Apple's famous warts Its sewage plant, where shit really does hit the fan; Better hope it doesn't hit you. We'll run 5 miles around Prospect Park. At 10 AM, Sunday, Nov. 18 we will embark. Be in front of the Times Square IRT Line; We'll travel to Brooklyn for a wonderful time. The run then moves to the scenic Randall's Island, Home of New York's Fire Academy. If you stop in, they'll warm your cold buns. We'll eat breakfast in the Park Slope area. Of course, if you live nearby we could eat at your place. For those FRs in Brooklyn the run will start From Grand Army Plaza at around II AM. If you think this sounds like fun, Get up and join this run - WOMEN'S BRUNCHES About 20 FR women and friends got together for brunch following the Avon Half-Mara thon - who cares that only 5 of the women there actually ran the race? A good time was had by all, even if I did sneak in a little business. Mary Ann Chirichella volunteere d to hold a SelfMassage for Runners clinic for FR women (date to be determined - most likely a Sunday afternoon) . If you're interested in adding your name to the list, please call me at 222-2558 and leave a message. Rebecca Chalker volunteere d to hold a Weight Training for Runners clinic sornetinie this winter. We're looking for a place to hold the clinic. More details will follow. The next brunch will be held after the 4-Mile Run on Saturday, November 17, at Julie Kelm's apartment (733 Amsterdam Ave., /126G). Join us. Finally, a pitch to all 80+ of you women FRs (yes, there are more than 80 of us): where are you? If you're not showing up to run on Wednesday or Saturday because you think you'll be the only women, believe me, those days are gone. If you haven't joined us for a run yet, come meet us; if you don't like us, you don't have to come back, or even ~ for that matter. If there's another reason, and you think it'd be helpful for me to know, call me and let's talk about it. Meanwhile , mark your calendars for November 17, and we'll see all of you at Julie's after the race. --Connie Knapp SPECIAL EVENTS CALENDA R Women's Brunch (Julie Kelm's) Saturday A Run Grows in Brooklyn Fun Run Sunday Ward's Island Wingo Long Run Sunday Monthly Business Meeting Wednesday Holiday Party Saturday Annual Meeting Wednesday -3- II/ 17 II/ 18 II /25 11/28 12/15 12/19 1:00PM I 0:00 AM 10:00 AM 9:00 PM 9:00 PM 8:00 PM �FIFTH ANNIVERSARY/PREMARATHON PASTA DINNER A large crowd of over . 100 NYFRs and friends gathered together on Friday evening, Oct. 26, at the Community Center for our fifth-anniversary celebration and annual premarathon pasta party. Special guests in town to race in the marathon included members of Los Angeles FRs and Rick Buckheit's brother from Harrisburg, Pa. As usual, FRs prepared a mouthwatering array of food ranging from exotic and homemade breads, lasagnas, rigatonis and tortellinis to tabulis, quiche Livingston (the quiche of death) and a big dish of potatoes and Polish sausage (a Dan Hladik specialty). The desserts were equally impressive. My favorites were chocolate-chip cookies (I wish I knew who made them) and chocolate cake Kelly - an old Scottish recipe. Prez Steve interrupted a brisk business in fifth-anniversary commemorative shirts (another Tim Wilson exclusive, following up on the popular Gay Pride Run shirt) to give his shortest speech to date. Maybe after 5 years he's finally running out of things to say. The evening rounded out with a review of the FRNY slide show and miscellaneous shots from many past club events. --Tom Cook HALLOWEEN PARTY As if all the other events reported on in this newsletter weren't enough, our very busy club members finished off the month of October with our annual Halloween party, reinforcing the tradition of questionable taste and bizarre vestments we've established over the years at this very special function. If Steve Gerben's eyelids and earlobes were sagging from repeated overloadings, his dugs were as high as one might wish; Danny Del Monte perhaps sought to broaden his appeal by arriving as a biracial harlequin; Mary Tomich as a component stereo system blasted us away; Sue & Cynthia as Ms. Cleaver & Little Beaver afforded a touch of nostalgia; and Richard Walker (last year's prize winner) and his friend Rhonda as Crimson and Scarlett O'Hara bestowed the precious FRNY Teapot to this year's award winner, Howard Kessler, appearing in the likeness of Pan (and whose pectoral hirsuteness blended indistinguishably with his 14th St. fur). Many others present were gussied up as well, but those not there will have to content themselves with checking out the snapshots to be added to our club scrapbook. Special thanks to our host, George Harris, whose marvelous splitlevel digs enhanced the affair by allowing everyone to remain easily scrutinizable at all times. --MiCe NEW RUNNING GEAR ARRIVES! The latest addition to our line, of the founding of FRNY, is now available. The 4-color design is Runners NY" on one of its long sleeves. The shirt costs $10 weather running. Special thanks to Tim Wilson, whose design was commemorating the 5th anniversary ·on a white 50/50 shirt, with "Front and is the perfect thing for coolselected by the Design Committee. FRNY RUNNING GEAR FOR SALE Unisex items are sold by FRNY for the benefit of the club treasury. In addition to being useful clothing, our personalized tops carry the message of running and camaraderie to the gay & lesbian (& straight) communities. Choose from the following items: $15.00 Hooded Gray Sweatshirt (zippered; FRNY running-lambda logo on front and back) $14.00 logo on back only) Hooded Gray Sweatshirt (pullover; FRNY running-lambda $ 7.00 Gray Sweat T-Shirt (FRNY running-lambda logo in burgundy) $ 8.00 _logo in black and magenta) Gray 50/5~ Rac:ing Singlet (FRNY_ running-lambda $14.00 Stnglet (FRNY runntng-lambda .logo tn black and magenta) Nylon Ractng $ 6.00 White Tanktop (FRNY running-lambda logo in burgundy on I00% cqtton) $ 8.00 Raspberry or Turquoise T-Shirt (3-color logo) $ 8.00 Red, Black, or Royal Blue Tanktop (checkerboard-design logo) Gay Pride Run '82, '83, & '84 T-Shirts (white with GPR'82 logo; collector's items) $ 3.00 $10.00 5th Anniversary Commemorative Shir! (white with long sleeves, 4-color logo) To purchase any of these items, write to FRNY, talk to Guy (278-8280), or see Steve at any fun run. When ordering by mail, please add $2 for shirts & $3 for sweatshirts to cover postage & handling. STORES GIVE DISCOUNTS TO FRNY MEMBERS Flash your FRNY ID card and you'll get a discount at: IS% off shoes & running gear ATHLETIC ATTIC (I 170 Third Ave., at 68th St., 249-2133) $50 discount off charter membership ATHLETIC COMPLEX (121 W. 20th St., 206-1470) 20% off all merchandise DAKOTA BOOTERY ( 185 Amsterdam Ave., at 68th St., 799-7360) 10% off all merchandise; no tax MCBURNEY YMCA PRO SHOP (215 W. 23rd St., 741-9210) I0% off shoes & running gear RUNNER'S WORLD (275 Seventh Ave., 25th/26th Sts., 691-2565) 1337 Lexington Ave., corner 89th St., 369-60 I0; SUPER RUNNERS SHOP ( I0% off shoes only 360 Amsterdam Ave., 77th/78th Sts., 787-7665) I0% off all merchandise; no tax VANDERBILT YMCA SPORT SHOP (224 E. 47th St., 755-241 0) I0% off all merchandise; no tax \A/EST SIDE YMCA GYM STORE (CPW & 63rd St., 787-4400) -4- �TWO-FOR-ONE FUN RUN As in some horrible view of the end of the world, where the only movement in the great granite canyons of the Financial District was from discarded black-&-white newspapers, formerly read by people dressed in blue & gray, and the world was taken aback by. the lowest form of life: the roaches and tourists. It was Oct. 21, although warm as May, when to this arid land of paper dreams arrived a group of FRs who were lost when their IRT train stranded them in Battery Park. A plan of action had to be taken before their strength would be diminished from lack of food and water. Led by their president, Steve, the search for sustenance and shelter began. Through street after street ran these survivors of the weekday world, passing temples to God, Country, and Money. AI though they ran through the Valley of the Shadow of Debt, they feared no evi I; for the Fulton Fish Market would lift them, where cod and bass could comfort them. But the Market was consumed by tourists, and our runners fled to West St. after being shot at by Cannons, Nicons, and Kodaks. A mystic calling came over the band, and in a final thrust they headed north to the corner of 20th St., where they were greeted by other survivors of the gray pin-striped world, now celebrating in black leather. Our runners fed and drank in the great hall of palms at The Spike. --Howard Kessler RUNNING MONOLOGUE It's been pointed out to me by friends not interested in the attraction, attributes, and art of running that we who've found "the running light" have little more to talk about than Jim Fixx, who's laid up with an injury, which sports doctor makes the best orthotics, or opera. Here's a test to determine if your interest range has been diminished to a runner's monotone and if people view you as a "born-again jogger": (I) (2) Are you alone on nights when it's raining too hard to run? Do you have to bribe people to visit you with homemade cookies? (3) Do visitors leave early to walk their neighbor's dog, cat, or fish? (4) Are you only invited to parties that have at least one other runner? (5) Do people, other than that other runner, talk to you at the party? (6) Do you leave a great party in the P.M. in order to get up to run in the A.M.? (7) Is your wardrobe mostly designer running suits? (8) Is the picture on your desk at work of yourself crossing the finish line? (9) Is Goretex a bigger turn-on than leather? (I 0) Are you responsible for that wet waffle design on elevator floors? If you've been obliged to answer positively to more than 5 of the above questions, then there's little hope. If you've answered yes to all of them, then it doesn't pay to worry about it. --Howard Kessler NEWSLETTER CONTRIBUTIONS The FRNY Newsletter is composed of articles written by members of the club. Participation is very welcome and beneficial to everyone. Submit your pieces to any officer, but please do it as early in the month as possible, preferably before the business meeting. SATURDAY SPEED CLINICS We'll start these again at tlie request of Dan D.M. and several others. The classes are of benefit to everyone interested in improving his/her running, whether it be for PR's in a race or everyday runs. The classes are unrelated yet lead to the same result: improved running. It requires making a commitment to take the classes since each pace group needs at least one or more to run with and/or against so as to reap the benefits of the training. Talk to fellow FRs & friends willing to make a commitment to help one another improve. It takes work, but the results are gratifying. The reason for this longwinded prologue is to try to encourage you to come out and train with Des Kelly, Nancy Oates, & Nelson Gonzalez. They need you there to give them a run for the money! We'll meet at Jason's at 9:45 every Saturday for the next I0 weeks; here we'll do our stretching, as we never know when it will be too cold to do it outside. The schedule is as follows: November 3 - 72nd St. & Riverside Dr. - 220's to work on style & form rather than speed (for once) November 10- Tavern on the Green- 440 w/ 440 (not a typo); this will be a type of modified fartlek November 17 - Tavern on the Green - Andy's Hill (Cat Hill), East Drive November 24 - Tavern on the Green - 880's (The Great Lawn) December I - 72nd St. & Riverside Dr.- Hill kneelifts, both up- & downhill at 79th St. & Riverside Dr. December 8 - 72nd St. & Riverside Dr. - Finish-! ine kick --Guy Zelenak (278-8280) -5- �RACE RESULTS To be sure of having your race results printed in the Newsletter, contact Dan Del Monte, c/o FRNY, or call 496-7662 before the business meeting of each month (see Schedule of Runs for date). -D.D.M. ATHLETIC ATTIC CLUB 4MILER, Brooklyn, 8/26 24:23 Bob Richert GABE VITALE X-COUNTRY College Pt., NY, 9/30 (3 mi.) 22:42 Chuck Kates* FREESTATE MARYLAND TRIATHLON, Ocean City, I0/7 ( I-mi. swim; 24-m i. bike; 8-mi. run) Rex Gardner AL'S RUN Milwaukee, 9/9 (5 mi.) Bob Richert 30:10 REDBOOK RUN (addendum) Central Park, 9/9 Pam Berard 16:59 PARIS MARATHON France, 9/23 Nancy Oates Joe Licata John Delves Phillip Roselin Joe Criscione Ted Dawson Dave Logan Paul Matwiow Leo Boneau Francis Brady lnger-Jo Berger Becky Chalker I:36:47 1:37:51 I:41:0 I I :49:43 I:50:57 I:54:47 I:56:12 2:00:34 2:07:55 2:14:08 2:18:08 3:34:30 JOHN STERNER TUNE-UP Eisenhower Pk., 10/14 (20K) BRIDGE TO BRIDGE -RUN San Francisco, 9/29 (8 mi.) Emily Allen I:42:50 lnger-Jo Berger (3rd, 40-49ers) I:05: 15 SCHAEFER S-MILE CLASSIC Flushing Meadow, I0/7 Brent N. Earle* 3:06:19 MARATHON TUNE-UP Central Park, I0/7 ( 15.5 mi.) 31:09 STROH'S LIBERTY RUN, E. Meadow/ Albany, I0/13 (5 mi.) 32:28 Paul Moore (Albany) lnger-Jo Berger (E.M.) 38:37 (I st, 40-49ers) AVON HALF -MARATHON Central Park, 9/29 ( 13.1 mi.) Barbara Levitan Lenore Beaky* lnger-Jo Berger* Firth Whitehouse Vicki Metaxas Annie Beigel Elizabeth deBethune Carolyn Pope I:45:42 I:46:31 I:46:48 I:47:59 I:49:31 I:52:30 I:55:13 2:04:16 VOLUNTEERS' 5-M ILE RUN Central Park, I0/14 (5 mi.) George Schlein 43:05 NYC MARATHON, I0/28 (unofficial results) August Adam Lenore Beaky Annie Beigel lnger-Jo Berger Leo Boneau Francis Brady Rick Buckheit Becky Chalker Steve Dahlem Ted Dawson Claudette Furlonge* Les Goldstein Lee Graham Barney Kates Andrew Khoo John Kiley John Koulos Dave Logan Paul Matwiow Dave Mose Samuel Parrish Marty Perl Tom Records George Schlein Fred Vega 4:49:03 4:28:32 4:43:21 3:58:50 4:18:31 4:50:58 3:19:06 4:40:47 4:55:44 3:41:48 3:57:30 4:50:48 3:56:37 3:59:40 3:53:58 4:05:22 3:51 :55 4:02:24 3:44: 13 3:36:43 4:55:44 3:41:06 4:54:43 3:55:31 3:45:33 *Personal Record RACE TRACKS WABC's radio announcer during the NYC Marathon quoted Marty Liquori: "In today's society, a person can go through his entire life a coward and never know it; the marat hon is one of the few ways left for a person to put himself to the test." If this was ever true, it was true on "Steamy Sunday." Let's salute the courage of our fellow runners who put themselves to the test (see Race Results for listing). /// Our next team event will be the January Winter Series 6-Miler (date not yet announced by NYRRC). Local clubs will be sending strong 5-man/3-woman teams in both Open and Vet divisions. FRs have proved that we can make a strong showing of our own, winning team medals in both of our last two events. Guy Zelenak has offered to help by conducting a new speedwork clinic. The classes will be on Saturdays starting Nov. 3, in the usual 10-session format, right up to January, in time for the race. If you're interested in racing, now's the time to get in --Danny Del Monte on something special and exciting. Call me (496-7662) if you want to know more. -6- � 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/. 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Document:Newsletters Year:1980s http://archives.frny.org/files/original/22e57ca0651fe171edaf688c0825bb29.pdf b7958cc3c92b0e470af0751876939e3f PDF Text Text FRONT RUNNERS NY BOX 363, VILLAGE STATION, NEW YORK, NY 10014 August 1984 FRONT RUNNERS NY NEWSLETTER Vol. V, No. 8 Although we're still enjoying a well-deserved rest from all the work of Gay Pride Run '84, planning is under way for the rest of the year's activities. Our post-Labor Day schedule will lead off with the Meet-the-Membership Run & Picnic and our weekend in Boston in September; our Community Fund Run, Fifth Anniversary/Premarathon Party, the NYC Marathon, and our Halloween party in October; and in December our Holiday Party and, finally, our Annual Meeting. If it sounds as if we're going to have a busy year-end season, that's right, so watch for details in upcoming newsletters and come on out and enjoy running and socializing with your fellow Front Runners. FROM STEVE GERBEN GAY PRIDE RUN '84 STATEMENT OF REC~ & EXPENSES Gross Receipts Entry fees (849 @ $7.00) Race Program advertising Race donations - members Race donations - corporate Fundraising party Race button receipts Race T-shirt sales Misc. income Total Race Receipts Operating Expenses Race T-shirts Race advertisements Race Program printing Race entry forms Awards Postage Refreshments Printing of race results, newsletter, etc. Race numbers Port-o-San rental Race buttons Vehicle rental Envelopes Answering service Misc. supplies & expenses Total Operating Expenses GPR'84 Deficit Previous Surplus Carried Over from 1983 Surplus Carried Over to GPR'85 $5,943.00 4,505.00 1,823.00 560.00 813.00 613.00 266.00 13.75 $14,536.75 3,544.71 3, 782.59 3,072.32 599.50 564.50 497.54 432.90 404.90 291.00 280.00 280.00 239.64 197.50 150.00 219.68 14,556.78 (20.03) 1,025.50 $ 1,005.47 �BUSINESS MEETINGS Over 50 hungry FRs descended on the home of Steve & Bob for the July business meeting and quickly demolished the buffet dinner of pasta salads, turkey, chicken salad, & mashed sweet potatoes prepared by FR chef extraordinaire Leo Boneau. Appetites sated, the group settled down for what turned out to be a long but productive meeting. Race Director Jim Schmidt gave a final wrapup on the Gay Pride Run, including a report on how we did financially. Next, Prez Steve gave a preview of the many upcoming events planned for the rest of the year. In addition, the group discussed & voted upon a number of items, including dropping the Tuesday & Thursday night runs due to lack of participation; eliminating 90th St. & Fifth Ave. as a starting place for the Saturday morning runs; voting against having running shorts made up with the club logo, & instead to recommend black shorts to be worn with our racing singlet in races. Steve also announced during a discussion on membership that the club had reached another milestone, with total membership passing the 400 mark. In addition, we discussed what form our Benefit Run should take, and names of organizations were put forward for consideration. After numerous other items were talked about, the meeting finally adjourned and everyone eagerly devoured the brownies and coffee. Since everybody seemed to enjoy the change of pace by running downtown, Steve & Bob graciously offered to host the next meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 22 (622 Greenwich St., #3D, 8:00 PM), and Leo will once more conjure up one of his wonderful dinners for a $6 chip-in. So come on down to run, eat dinner, and take part in making the decisions for your club. You may drop off your bag before the run if you wish. MEET-THE-MEMBERSHIP RUN & PICNIC Our Meet-the-Membership Run in May was such a success, in spite of the weather, that we've decided to make it a semiannual event. The idea behind this run is to get as many members as possible out there that day, especially inactive members. In addition, we have over 100 ne.v members who've joined the club since May, so this is a great opportunity for everyone to meet and get to know one another. As we did last time, the group will break down into small subgroups according to pace and distance, so no one has any excuse for not coming out. The date is Saturday, Sept. 15, in Central Park, meeting at 10:00 at Tavern on the Green, with a picnic to follow in the Sheep Meadow. So mark it down and look for complete details in the September newsletter. WEEKEND IN BOSTON We've been invited once again by the Boston FRs to visit them in September. We'll leave on Friday the 21st at 6:00 PM, and return on Sunday night the 23rd. The cost for the 43-passenger bus will be $30 per person, and reservations will be on a first-come, first-served basis (in order of receipt of payment, so get your check in early to reserve your seat). Accommodations will be with the Boston FRs. Full details of the trip will be provided in the September newsletter. BENEFIT RUN One of the items discussed at the July business meeting was the possibility of holding another benefit run similar to our AIDS Fund Run last year for the Gay Men's Health Crisis, where we raised over $17,000. Discussion centered on whether, with the continued AIDS crisis, we should again do the benefit only for GMHC, or if we should divide the proceeds among 3 or 4 different organizations. It was decided to send out a ballot, included with this mailing, to see which approach we should take; the ballot lists the organizations suggested at the meeting. The tentative date for the run is Saturday, Oct. 13. Please follow the instructions on the ballot and return it to the club address by the date of the August meeting, or you may bring it that night, when a decision will be made. NYC MARATHON Even though the temperatures are in the 90s, it's time to start thinking about our participation in the NYC Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 28. Those planning to run should be training, and the rest of us can participate by volunteering to work at our water station at the 24-mile mark, or at the finish line. Friday evening, Oct. 26, will be one of our biggest get-togethers, our 5th Anniversary/Premarathon Party, so keep the date open and watch for details in upcoming newsletters. ATTENTION DESIGNERS One of the ways we'll be celebrating our fifth anniversary in October will be by bringing out a new T-shirt to commemorate the event. Therefore, anyone who wishes to submit a design, please see that the Design Committee, headed by Jon Livingston, has it by Sept. 10. The design should, of course, commemorate the fifth anniversary of FRNY, must include our runninglambda logo, and may use up to five colors. The committee will present its recommendation to the membership at the September business meeting, when a vote will be taken to select the winning design. -2- �FINANCIAL PROCEDURES COMMITTEE One of the areas we've neglected in past bylaws rev1s1ons is finance, in particular the rules and regulations governing spending. At the present time, the club bylaws do not provide any controls over who is authorized to spend club funds, and how much. With the growth of the club in the past few years, and with the amount of money we now generate, the Board of Directors feels the time has come to formalize our financial procedures by an amendment to the bylaws. Therefore, a committee has been formed, chaired by Treasurer Richard Walker, to come up with some proposals. This committee is open to any member who'd like to take part. If you're interested, talk to Richard about what's involved; the first meeting will be at his apartment (100 W. 94 St., #22A) on Monday, Aug. 20, at 8:00 PM. The committee's final recommendations will be presented to the Board and mailed to the entire membership for a vote. This action is not being taken as a result of any problems in the past, but to try to forestall any that might arise in the future. GIRLS JUST WANNA HAVE FUN And so we did. On July 15, Women's VP Connie Knapp, First Lady Anne Corey, and about 10 other FR women showed up in Central Park for a picnic after the Benefit Run. Funny, only 2 of us ran the race. Lesbians like to have lunch together. Anyway, after picking a site we quickly had lunch. Not running certainly builds up an appetite. Once we were adequately fed, we had our usual "girl talk" discussion. Guy is familiar with the subject matter of these chats. Talk quickly centered on Mary Tomich's latest· summer outfit: bright, bubbly blue shorts with a slit up the side. Mary demonstrated the relative ease with which they could be removed. But did she take them off? Only we know for sure. Then, like many good dykes do, we played touch football. Mary threw quite a few blazing bullets that kept most of us on our toes while trying to grab the passes. The heat and too much football apparently got to Kathy Roake. She and Vickie Metaxas recently moved to suburban Brooklyn. While describing the layout of their place, she said, "Oh, we sleep in the bathroom." What a pisser, I thought. Finally, before the picnic broke up, inquiring photographer Vickie wanted all of us "femmes" to pose for a group shot. Someone suggested we form a pyramid. Mickey Zacuto quickly uttered, "I've always wanted to be on top of 9 women." We told her to ask Leonora about that. Well, a wonderful time was had by all. For those who missed out on the fun, Mary "Magic" Tomich is hosting a brunch after the Blahs Run on August 4 (465 W. 23 St., #16S). If that race were for women only, you might call it the Bras Run- ho, ho. Please come for a good time. Friends, running or nonrunning, are always welcome, so bring someone with you. -DJW NOTES ON FR WOMEN Emily Allen, settled in California, sends her best wishes; her new address will be in the updated Membership Directory . . . Lenore Beaky is spending the summer at Brown University in Providence, where she is "reading" and has "also done some racing" . . . Angie Martell will be in Europe during August, competing in an international karate championship . . . Pat Kellis and her father have been building a country home for Pat in Port Jervis all summer . . . Got any news you'd like other FRs to know about? Call me at 222-2558 before the business meeting. -Connie RESEARCH REQUEST NYFR Joyce Wendell would appreciate your help in locating women in committed relationships who would be willing to answer a questionnaire. Both partners must respond. Couples can request questionnaires from: Study, P.O. Box 347, Eltingville, Staten Island, NY 10312. SPECIAL EVENTS CALENDAR Women's Brunch (Mary Tomich's) Brooklyn Bypass Long Run Monthly Business Meeting & Dinner Beach Blanket Bingo: The Sequel Meet-the-Membership Run & Picnic Weekend in Boston Benefit Run Fifth Anniversary/Premarathon Party NYC Marathon Halloween Party Holiday Party Annual Meeting Saturday Sunday Wednesday Sunday Saturday Friday Saturday Friday Sunday ?-day Saturday Wednesday -3- 8/4 8/19 8/22 8/26 9/15 9/21 10/13 10/26 10/28 10/? 12/15 12/19 10:00 10:00 8:00 8:15 10:00 6:00 10:00 7:30 10:30 ?:?? 9:00 8:00 AM AM PM AM AM PM AM PM AM PM PM PM �POETRY RENOUNCED •.• The rhymes have molded like stale bread So I will give them up while I am ahead. When new poetic verse comes to my head I'll start anew just like I said. ••• TEMPORARILY -Debbie SPECIAL RUN: THE BROOKLYN BYPASS Meet at 10:00 AM on Aug. 19 at the Times Square BMT platform to take the N train (first car) to Coney lc;land. We'll start the run there and bypass such Brooklyn landmarks as Nathan's on the Boardwalk and the infamous Cyclone. The 8-mile run will then meander up Ocean Pkwy, bypassing Synagogue Row. Dress lightly for this run, as most of it will be in the sun. We'll end at the home of FRs Bob Bijesse and Steve Herbert (99 Sixth Ave.), who'll host a chip-in brunch ($1). Please come. -Debbie (I want to ride the Cyclone; doesn't anyone else? -ED.) BEACH BLANKET BINGO: THE SEQUEL Fun in the sun will take place again on Aug. 26. We'll ride the Jones Beach Express; meet in Penn Station to take the 8:39. Bring food, frisbees, and tanning oil. And for those who want to run, we'll do 5-6 miles. The injured runners will stay at the blankets and watch over our bags. If you missed the beach event on July 29, here's your chance. -Debbie SAND SCRIPT 0 ye of little faith in the weather for a beach outing, eat your hearts out, for the 40 of the FRs who braved a meek little early-morn ing cloud in Manhattan on Sunday, July 29, had bright red sunburns to prove the success of a long day at Jones Beach, Blanket by blanket, the staked-out area near the now-pink concrete pylon was filled with FRs and friends, despite the absence of the club banner (so frequently pointed out to Steve by various members). During the 6-mile run to and from Tobay Beach several speedsters noted a female's spiked-hee l sandal lying in the sand. It was carefully brought back for all willing souls to try on. After an unsuccessfu l attempt by Tom Cook, he remarked in handing the slipper to Bruce Bates, "If you can get in it, it's all yours." Surely he was referring to the sandal, but lecherous giggles from the group quickly brought a red flush to Tom's face. The Cinderellas in the group- with feet small enough to fit a lady's 8i -were Don Kyle and Will Dixon-Gray (the high-heel looked dashing with the tattoo on his arm). Other antics included the women's not -so-subtle use of binoculars to check out a topless lass a couple of blankets away (actually, those were my opera glasses, lent for a worthy cause -ED.), and a playful scuffle between Jon Livingston and Dan Del Monte that Jim Skofield ended summarily by announcing, "All right, you can both have me." With late afternoon arriving, the group packed up now-empty coolers and headed home, all a little more tan/red and happy to have spent a terrific day with FRNY. -Richard W. FRNY RUNNING GEAR FOR SALE Unisex items are sold by FRNY for the benefit of the club treasury. In addition to being useful clothing, our personalize d tops carry the message of running and camarader ie to the gay & lesbian (& straight) communiti es. Choose from the following items: Hooded Gray Sweatshirt (zippered; FRNY running-lam bda logo on front and back) $15.00 Hooded Gray Sweat shirt (pullover; FRNY running-lam bda logo on back only) $14.00 Gray Sweat T-Shirt (FRNY running-lam bda logo in burgundy) $ 7.00 Gray 50/50 Racing Singlet (FRNY running-lam bda logo in black and magenta) $ 8.00 Nylon Racing Singlet (FRNY running-lam bda logo in black and magenta) $14.00 White Tanktop (FRNY running-lam bda logo in burgundy on 100% cotton) $ 6.00 Raspberry or Turquoise T-Shirt (3-color logo) $ 8.00 Red, Black, or Royal Blue Tanktop (checkerbo ard-design logo) $ 8.00 Gay Pride Run '82, '83, & '84 T-Shirts (white with GPR'82 logo; collector's items) $ 3.00 To purchase any of these items, write to FRNY, talk to Guy (278-8280), or see Steve at any fun run. When ordering by mail, please add $2 for shirts & $3 for sweatshirts to cover postage & handling. STORES GIVE DISCOUNTS TO FRNY MEMBERS Flash your FRNY ID card and you'll get a discount at: ATHLETIC ATTIC (1170 Third Ave., at 68th St., 249-2133) 15% off shoes & running gear ATHLETIC COMPLEX (121 W. 20th St., 206-1470) $50 discount off charter membership DAKOTA BOOTERY (185 Amsterdam Ave., at 68th St., 799-7360) 20% off all merchandis e MCBURNEY YMCA PRO SHOP (215 W. 23rd St., 741-9210) 10% off all merchandis e; no tax RUNNER'S WORLD (275 Seventh Ave., 25th/26th Sts., 691-2565) 10% off shoes & running gear SUPER RUNNERS SHOP (1337 Lexington Ave., corner 89th St., 369-6010; 10 % 0 ff s hoes on lY 360 Amsterdam Ave., 77th/78th Sts., 787-7665) VANDERBILT YMCA SPORT SHOP (224 E. 47th St., 755-2410) 10% off all merchandis e; no tax WEST SIDE YMCA GYM STORE (CPW & 63rd St., 787-4400) 10% off all merchandis e; no tax -4- �RUNNING CLINICS Saturday Clinics: These will continue, weather permitting. Remember, we meet at the same locat ion as the regular fun run, but at 9:45 AM so that we can all brunch together. Schedule is as follows: Aug. 4 11 18 25 Sept. 1 8 - 72nd St. & Riverside Dr. - hills (up/down & kneelifts) 72nd St. & Riverside Dr. - 220 w /440's (track) 72nd St. & Riverside Dr. - kick No Class (Guy's working the Triathlon) Tavern on the Green - 1-mile intervals (Great Lawn) 72nd St. & Riverside Dr. - sprinters' exercises w /220's (track) Thursday Speed Clinics: This time we'll gear the workouts toward improving your marathon pace. You do not have to be planning to run a marathon to join, as all will be helped. We'll meet at 7:00 PM every Thursday, Aug. 16 through Oct. 18, and here is information regarding the first two classes: Aug. 16 - Tavern on the Green - Andy's Hill (East Drive) Aug. 23 - Tavern on the Green - 880's (Great · Lawn) Bags can be checked at the Gym Store at the 63rd St. Y (center of lobby) for 50¢. Schedules can be picked up at fun runs or class. N.B.: Workouts may change at any date since Bob Glover 's classes (NYRRC) have been expanded to include Thursday evenings, and they use the same locations we do. Special Clinic: This will be a one-night class open to runners of all levels. We'll discuss individual running needs to help you improve to whatever level you wish to take your running, i.e., making it easy, relaxing, and less work, whether jogging a few miles per week or running marathons; anything related to your running - injuries, stretching, whatever you've had on your mind (if you've thought about it, it must be important). We'll meet at our usual spot at Tavern on the Green on Monday, Aug. 27, at 7:00 PM, with a raindate of Tuesday, Aug. 28 (same location). -Guy Zelenak (278-8280 ) FR'S PERSONAL RECOMMENDATION I'd like to encourage individual FRs to take advantage of Guy's running clinics. Over the winter I attended only sporadically, but this past spring I showed up quite faithfully. My running times have improved dramatically, culminating in three personal records recently. The classes are geared to the individual. Guy leads them in a way that really pushes the runner in terms of speed and stamina but stops short of torture. And then there's the added dimension of camaraderie. Participating in the classes each week with runners of similar skill and commitment creates an attitude of goodwill and fellowship that I've found most rewarding. -Bob McCormack RACE TRACKS Congratulations are in order for our women's and men's Open teams in the Club Team Championships held on July 7. This year for the first time FRs took awards in both categories in this very competitive Central Park event (see Race Results for roster). Also, congratulations to Aug-ust Adam for his successful performance in the Salt Lake City Marathon on the 24th, and to Mary Ann Chirichella and Rob Wintemute for continued improvement. I I Marathon long-training runs have been organized based on a questionnaire handed out at fun runs over the past few weeks. Saturday and Sunday long runs will start at 8:30 AM from 72nd St. & Riverside Dr. as follows: beginning on Saturday, Aug. 11, distance of 15 miles or more at various paces; beginning on Sunday, Aug. 12, distance of 12 miles or more, also a variety of paces. // A special roster of marathon trainers is available to anyone who wants to join the group (see me or Steve Gerben). // At a meeting of the NYRRC Council, which is the representative group of all the area running clubs to the NYRRC, it was announced that there will be a board member vacancy on the NYRRC soon, and they're asking the Council to recommend 3 nominees, from which the standing board will choose the new replacement. It would be in the interest of the running clubs in general to have an active local runner participate in the NYRRC board, which sponsors all the major events in our area, and of special interest to FRs to see that the board is responsive to the running community's needs. Please contact me at 496-7662 if you have a suggestion or nomination. Also see me for applications and info regarding the following: -5- �! I UPCOMING RACES Fun Runs: Summer Blahs (Central Park; 4 mi.; Sat., Aug. 4) Lunch Run (Central Park; 2 mi.; Weds., Aug. 15) Team Events: Athletic Attic 4-Miler (Ft. Hamilton, Brooklyn; Sun., Aug. 26; 5 men, 4 women) San Francisco Trace & Field Relay (4K, 8K, 16K; Sat. & Sun., Sept. 1-2; 4-person team) Philadelphia Distance Run (half-maratho n; Sun., Sept. 16; 5 men, 3 women, 3 Masters) Mazola Shape-up Run (Central Park; 10K; Sun., Sept. 16) -Danny Del Monte Other: RACE RESULTS To be sure of having your race results printed in the Newsletter, contact Dan Del Monte, c/o FRNY, or call 496-7662 before the business meeting of each month (see Schedule of Runs for date). -D.D.M. FIRECRACK ER 5K Massapequa, 7/1 FIRECRACK ER 4-MILER Cold Spring, RI, 7/4 Inger-Jo Berger (2nd, 40-49ers) 23:48 CLUB TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP 5-MILER, Central Park, 7/7 Bill Heffernan Lenore Beaky Dave Mose Rick Buckheit Bob Dubie Des Kelly Bob McCormack John Delves Dave Weir Marty Perl Philip Blackwell Bob Richert (men's team took 7th-place trophy) Bill Dolan Jon Livingston 24:24 32:27 L.I. WOMEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP 5K, Jericho, 7/4 MARRIOTT SUMMER CLASSIC, Uniondale, 7/8 (5 mi.) Inger-Jo Berger* Mary Ann Chirichella Rona Holub* 23:04 27:15 28:09 Inger-Jo Berger (1st, 40-49ers) HARRY CHAPIN AGAINST HUNGER Huntington, 7/15 (5K) RUN CORPORATE CHALLENGE 2 Central Park, 7/10 (3.5 mi.) Inger-Jo Berger (3rd, 40-49ers) 23:48 TITICUS RESERVOIR RUN Titicus, 7/21 (7 mi.) Bob Richert* Rick Buckheit Dave Mose Barney Kates Freddie Vega Manny Gonzalez Jon Livingston Rob Wintemute* 38:31 19:21 19:41 20:02 20:50 22:33 23:20 23:44 44:55 BREAKFAST RUN, Central Park, 7/17 (2 mi. & 6 mi.) SALT LAKE CITY MARATHON, 7/24 Dave Weir (2 mi.) 11:40 Rob Wintemute (2 mi.) 13:15 George Schlein (6 mi.) 44:19 August Adam 3:59:56 28:25 28:38 29:19 29:27 29:35 29:46 30:05 31:22 31:38 31:40 31:42 33:15 Sue Foster 29:39 Nancy Oates 35:30 Randi Hacker 36:28 Carolyn Lipscomb 37:00 Claudette Furlonge 37:11 (women's team took 3rd-place trophy) Inger-Jo Berger 39:18 THE BOILERMAKER 15K Utica, 7/8 Manny Gonzalez Jim Schmidt 1:02:05 1:05:02 *Personal Record SUNDANCE JAMBOREE Included in this mailing is a flyer from Sundance inviting our members to participate in their Jamboree over Labor Day weekend. For those of you who enjoy camping out, it sounds like a fun weekend. NEWSLETTER CONTRIBUTIONS The FRNY Newsletter is composed of articles written by members of the club. Participation is very welcome and beneficial to everyone. Submit your pieces to any officer, but please do it as early in the month as possible, preferably before the business meeting. � 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, 1984 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. 5 No. 8, August 1984 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 1984 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/ef6ac904b29bee7b1d9e3d08409638be.pdf 4ae60721ead06399d03329daf329768b PDF Text Text FRONT RUNNERS NY BOX 363, VILLAGE STATION, NEW YORK, NY 10014 October 1984 FRONT RUNNERS NY NEWSLETTER Vol. V, No.ll FROM STEVE GERBEN This month we are celebrating the fifth anniversary of the founding of FRNY. The initial group of 9 runners who gathered for that first Saturday run in October, 1979, has grown to todays total of 414. Much has been accomplished in these last 5 years, but if I had to select one thing as our greatest accomplishment, it would be the image that we project as healthy, happy, positive lesbians & gay men, proud of ourselves and what we are. Nothing epitomizes this better than our annual Gay Pride Run. One only had to be there to sense that incredible electricity and excitement of being a gay person on that day. As we head into the future, we will strive to maintain these same high standards for ourselves and our club. Happy anniversary Front Runners NY, and many more. BREAKFAST AT ??? Well, once again we are losing our breakfast eatery. Jason ' s has decided to close down it's kitchen, but we will still be meeting there for coffee & danish until a suitable place can be found. If you have any ideas, call Steve Gerben (496-6838). BENEFIT RUN By now, everyone should be busy signing up sponsors for our Benefit Run on Saturday, Oct. 13. We'll meet at 10:00 A.M. at Tavern on the Green, and after the run, we ' ll picnic in The Sheep Meadow, so bring a picnic lunch. For those of you who would like to start earlier and do a long run, someone will be there by 9:00 to watch the bags . Remember, if you can't make it that day, you can still participate by running on another day. Please follow the instructions on the Sponsor Pledge Form carefully, and try to collect your pledges as quickly as possible after the run. This is your chance to show your interest and concern for our community, so plan on taking part. FIFTH ANNIVERSARY/PREMARATHON PARTY On Friday evening , Oct. 26, we will be celebrating the fifth anniversary of FRNY, as well as showing support for our members who are running in the NYC Marathon, with our traditional carbo-loading dinner party at The Community Center, 208 W. 13th. St., starting at 7:30 sharp. This is a pot luck, bring a dish affair, (including what you are drinking), plus $3 admission charge for the room and miscellaneous expenses. Call Social Chairperson Tom Cook, (535-7570) to discuss what you are bringing, and let's all turn out for this special evening. Of course, guests are welcome. NYC . MARATHON Those of you who are not running in this greatest of all runnlng events can still participate by helping out at "our" water station on Sunday, Oct. 28. Once again, FRNY will be in charge of the station at the 24-mile mark, which is in Central Park behind the Met Museum. Dave Wei~ will be in charge, so talk to him or Guy if you'd like to help out (frlends are welcome). If you prefer to help at the finish line, or any other area, talk to Guy (278-8280). �HALLOWEEN FANTASIES Wednesday, Oct. 31, is Halloween, and we will celebrate the event at our traditional Halloween party, {there will be no Halloween race this year}. Our host this year will be George Harris, (695 washington St., between Charles and Perry Sts., Apt#l, 989-8649). The party will begin at 8:00 PM, after our run in the Village, and the $7 admission charge will get you sandwiches, salads, beer, wine and snacks. You can arrive any time after 5:00 PM to change or drop off a bag. The Halloween Parade begins at 6:00 from Westbeth, a few blocks away, and is always fun to watch. Continuing the tradition begun at last years party, the FR Teapot, for best costume, will be passed on from the current title holder, Miss Torpedo of 1969, to the new winner. So, get out your needles and thread and start thinking about what to wear. Again, guests are welcome. ELECTION TIME The first step in our election process will take place at the Oct. 24th. business meeting~ Nominations will be taken for officers and directors by Bob Brins, who has been appointed Elections Officer. Any member in good standing may nominate, orally or in writing, him/herself or any other member in good standing. Nominations will remain open until the November business meeting, when they . will close. Ballots and voting instructions will be sent out with the December mailing, and the ballots will be counted and the results announced at the Annual Meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 19. THREE STRIKES AND YOUR OUT Over 40 very optimistic FRs, some even bringing their picnic lunches, showed up on a rainy Saturday, Sept. 15, for the Meet the Membership Run. Not ones to let a little rain keep us from at least gettng in a run, the group headed off on the usual loop around the park. Light rain quickly turned into a downpour, and the group scattered to different locations after the run, as Jason's was closed. This is the second rainout for this event in as many tries. However, we promise a sunny Spring day for our next attempt on Saturday, May 18, so save the date. For those of you who are planning on making this your first apearance at a FR event, please don't wait until next Spring. we strongly urge everyone to come out to a run or one of our many upcoming social events and start taking part in the activities of the club. FRNY has a lot to offer, but it's up to you to take the initiative by getting involved and taking advantage of your membership. TRIATHLON UPDATE: Just back from the Hamptons where the 3rd Annual Mighty Hamptons Triathlon took place. A great race, (or races, I should say). The planned activities started on Thurs., Sept. 6 with clinics, a product expo, bike registration, etc. at the Long Wharf Disco in Sag Harbor. By 7:00P.M. Friday, all entrants, (700 total), convened on the pier for a mandatory meeting which outlined the rules and courses. Needless to say there was a lot of looking around at more than the latest in triathlon equiptment. Triathletes are a preenish sort. The sport seems to attract your basic All-American, go-get-em, agressive male, (translate: total hunk). After the meeting, a carbo-loading party ensued with the usual pasta and beer. Next day the race began with the swim start at 8:00 sharp. 700 shivering bodies plunged into the bay off Long Beach, swam out to a sailboat 3/ 4 mile down the beach, and then back to the transition area. Total distance 1 1/ 2 miles. Then we were off on our bikes, (with no breather ... race time is all inclusive from swim start to run finish), through 25 miles of gently rolling hills to the east of the beach. Then, back to the transition area and off in the opposite direction for a 10 mile run. Total time: around 3 l / 2 hours on average. Aerobically it's equivalent to a marathon, but the great thing about triathlons is that the wear and tear on any one muscle set is much less. A few days rest and you're ready for another. Speaking of which ... How about the Maryland Free State Triathlon? Oct. 7, Ocean City, Maryland. It's a one mile swim, 23 mile bike ride, 9 mile run. If you are interested, give me a call and I'll give you the details. Tim Carroll (691-1242) ( 2) �THE APPLE TAKES TEA On Friday, September 21, the day before the start of Fall, some twenty New York Front Runners left Manhattan to celebrate the beginning of the new season with their Boston gay brothers and sisters. Guy Zelenak made everyone smile as he energetically went up and down the bus ' s aisle on his hands and knees (Guy kept muttering, "It ' s so small, Nelson, I ' ll never find it!"). After a quick stop at a Connecticut Dunkin ' Donuts, we were heartily greeted at ll PM and whisked off to our Boston hosts' digs for much needed dream time. Saturday AM saw our Bob McCormack take first place in the five miler of Boston FR ' s Fourth Annual Esplanade Run, on a sunny, breezeless, perfect day, along the Charles. After lunch at Rosie's, a tiny eaterie a few doors away from Sporter's, Bostons oldest gay bar, the group broke up for an afternoon of Quincy Market, The New England Aquarium, and Copley Place, (Keven White ' s farewell to Boston, a humongous mall of brown marble floors, a five story waterfall, interconnecti ng glass walkways, and music a ' la Vivaldi). This writer and Jim Emerson were lucky to have Alden Clark, Boston FR ' s treasurer, as our guide, a funny, upbeat, intelligent guy, who brought us to Cambridge, where the Harvard hunks rowed regattas as the sun and afternoon slipped slowly away. That night fourteen Boston and NY FR's dined at Legal Seafood before going on to Campus, a Cambridge disco, to hear comedian Big Ed's two hour show, (like Don Rickles, you either love him or hate him), and to dance the morning in. Sunday, after a warmish, Indian Summer jog, and lunch at Fritz ' s (a Back Bay restaurant whose service is like Jason ' s: nearly nonexistent ) , we again separated. Some went to the Fogg Museum, (affably led by Dan Heist, Boston's Tom Selleck), others to the Gardner, (ask Les Goldstein), and still others to the Harvard Coop in search of CD players. At any rate by six, Sunday, we all reassembled at the bus parked at South Station for handshakes, hugs, and thank you ' s to the nicest bunch of people, those great Bostonians. (Steve Gerben and Alden Clark nearly collided selling Front Runner t-shirts, Boston and New York versions, as souveniers and presents). Group pictures taken, addresses and phone numbers exchanged, tears dried and smiles everywhere, we settled in for a snooze-ride home, leaving behind the warm hospitality of Boston Front Runners, and the civilized elegance of Boston. TO HOBOKEN-PORT WE GO Over to Christopher, and through the PATH; To Hoboken-Port we go. The runners are gay, the guide knows the way; Homosexual breakfast to know. Northward ever northward through; streets of ' breeds ' , (breeders), canyons of condominiums, and fields of fast food, ran the fea-rsome fourteen, on their quest for the meaning of; "A Homosexual Breakfast". They knew from the onset that it would not be an eas y venture. Like Herculean trials, seven cities of New Jersey had to be passed through; each one more challenging than the last. On Sunday, Sept. 30 at 9:00 AM, these seekers, with only the help of their guide and waterboy, (Howard and Jim), and travel arrangements by Fleet Foot Adventure Tours, faced seven deadly cities. Such names as Hoboken, Weehawken, West New York, Guttenberg, Fairview, Ridge Field, Palisades Park, and the dreaded Leonia, would weaken less noble soles. But our Front Runners, heroes all, faced gasses from The Lincoln Tunnel, the rough terrain of the Palisades, the lure of the White Castle, and Botique row on Broad Avenue, (gasp!), to find the answer which was to be found in a cottage on a hillside at Van Orden, where the ' Leader of the Pack', John, lives. The breakfast was of such inspiration, that the great who injested it, b e came all that much more great. Only Cecil B. Demille, with the help of Julia Child, could have done more. Lo, our champions, grazing on the great lawn, neith the towering flowers, gathered together for a final moment before they headed to their own corners of the world and cried out, "It was Good". Howard Kessler ( 3) �THE AGONY OF DA-FEET Since the tr i umph over the Persians in 490 B.C., when Philippides, (an athlete), ran the 26+ miles from Marathon to Athens, and announced, "NIKE!'', 'The Marathon', has been a declaration of victory. Mytholog-history adds a negative side to the story. On his way to Sparta to ask for military aid for the battle, our athlete encountered Pan, a real horny animal, (half man, half goat), who was angered because he was neglected by Athens. An easy time is not expected with an ignored, horny beast. Philippides announced the Persians as being conquered, and then died of exhaustion. It is interesting to note that the word 'tragedy' is translated to mean, 'goat song'. The phrase, ' going the distance', is most closely related to us, as runners. From when we began a short jog, picking up to a mile, and then multipals there of, the increased distances became personal victories. From my standpoint, these victories were made sweeter because of my new friends in Front Runners, with whom they were shared. A number of us started the training for the New York Marathon. Training is the process by which we try to insure against hearing the 'goat song ' . In a number of cases, as in my own, even insurance is not a true protection and Blue Cross/ Blue Shield paid nothing for the goring given me by the goat. Pan eventually had a cult in Athens. When properely catered to, he became a good-natured 'feeder of flocks'. This member of the flock, who is out of the running for this year's distance, is not out of the final race. I will be back to praise Pan with marathon training. As for now, I will just enjoy the beast. I must give a special thanks to Bob Brins for his running help and friendship. Howard Kessler VIRGIN ISLNDS HALF MARATHON Front Runner Warren Singer reports that the McDonald ' s Half Marathon will be held on St. Croix on Sunday, Nov. 18. The event will start at 6:30 AM and will proceed through a scenic route with some low hills. The divisions for both men and women are youth (14 & under), juniors (15-19), open (20-29), sub-vet (30-39), vet (40-49), and masters (50 & over). Hand-crafted mahoganny plaques will be awarded to the first, second & third place finishers overall. Warren & his lover Michael, the owners of the Royal Dane Hotel on St. Croix, are offering a special package to all FRs for $125 per person double occupancy (exclusive of taxes, electricity surcharge & gratuities). This includes a luxury room for four nights (with 2 full size beds, private bath & a/c); a sailing trip to Buck Island with a snorkeling tour of the underwater national park & a picnic lunch; daily continental breakfast; a pasta dinner prior to the race; daily guided runs; & transportation to and from the airport and the race. In addition, Warren will be able to arrange roundtrip airfare (arriving ll/15 & departing ll/19) for $262. If you are interested, please contact Tom Cook (535-7570) or Warren (809 772-2780) prior to 10/8 (in order to obtain the reduced airfare). FRNY RUNNING GEAR FOR SALE Unisex items are sold by FRNY for the benefit of the club treasury. In addition to being useful clothing, our personalized tops carry the message of running and camaraderie to the gay and lesbian (and straight) communities. Choose from the following items: Hooded Gray Sweatshirt (zippered; FRNY lambda logo front & back) $15.00 Hooded Gray Sweatshirt (pullover; FRNY lambda logo back only) $14.00 Gray Sweat T-Shirt (FRNY lambda logo in burgundy) $ 7.00 Gray 50/50 Racing Singlet (FRNY lambda logo in black and Magenta) $ 8.00 Nylon Racing Singlet (FRNY lambda logo in black and magenta) $14.00 White Tanktop (FRNY lambda logo in burgundy on 100% cotton) $ 6.00 Rasberry or Turquoise T-Shirt (3-color logo) $ 8.00 Red Black or Royal Blue Tanktop (checkerboard-design logo) $ 8.00 Gay Pride Run ' 82, ' 83, & ' 84 T-Shirts (collector's items) $ 3.00 To purchase any of these items, write to FRNY, talk to Guy (278-8280) or Steve at any fun run. Please add postage & handeling when ordering by mail; $2.00 for shirts and $3.00 for sweatshirts. ( 4) �CAHIT YATER TRAIL LONG RUN A ten mile run through Pelham Park in the Bronx. Good pre-marathon training for all those running the marathon, good for those who are not running as well. The date is Sunday, October 14, and the place to meet is the uptown Lexington Avenue #6 train at Grand Central Station, front car, at 10:00 AM. Since Bob McCormack suggested this run, he has been nominated to be the leader. TWO FOR ONE RUN This run will start out on a conservative, historic note. we will meet at 11:00 AM in front of the IRT #l station at the Statue of Liberty ferry terminal in Battery Park. From there, we will tour Manhattan's financial district, passing such landmarks as Wall Street, the NY Stock Exchange, Fraunces Tavern & the South Street Seaport. And, for the sake of change, the run will end up at another landmark. Brunch will be at the Spike, 11th Ave & 21st St. Dress is either business suit & tie or leather, the choice is yours. The distance is about 5 miles and the date is Sunday, October 21. UPCOMMING RACES Fast Course: Schaeffer Classic 5 Miler, Sunday, Oct. 7, Flushing Meadow. Best T-shirt: Computer Run 5 Miler, Sunday Oct 21, Central Park. Fun Run: Volunteer Run, 2,4,6 Miles, Sunday, Oct 14, Central Park. SPECIAL EVENTS CALENDAR Human Rights Campaign Fund Dinner Wednesday Benefit Run Saturday Cahit Yater Trail Long Run Sunday Two For One Fun Run Sunday Monthly Business Meeting Wednesday 5th Anniversary/P remarathon Party Friday NYC Marathon Sunday Halloween Party Wednesday Holiday Party Saturday Annual Meeting Wednesday 10/10 10/13 10/14 10/21 10/24 10/26 10/28 10/31 12/15 12/19 7:30 10:00 10:00 11:00 9:00 7:30 10:30 8:00 9:00 8:00 PM AM AM AM PM PM AM PM PM PM BUSINESS MEETINGS Dateline: Sept. 26. Place: Greg "Cinderfella" Strahm's apartment. Comment Response l. Does Cinderfella live up to the l~ Spic 'n' Span! the white glove test? 2. Culinary talent? 2. Scrumptuous homemade blondies and brownies. 3. Gorgeous speaker? 3. Yes, our own FRNY chiropractor Gary Stefanick. 4. "Vertebrae allow us not to be a 4. Dirty-minded laughter. rigid, stiff rod." 5. "Based on supination, pronation, 5. Color. short leg, etc., how does one choose the appropriate shoe?" 6. Jason's will now serve only 6. Now forming Food Crisis coffee and danish. Committee. 7. Meet-the-Mem bership Run rained 7. Just tell us when NYC needs out again. rain, we'll schedule another. 8. If desired, you can change for 8. Does he have plenty of make-up Halloween party at George's. mirrors? 9. Designs due for 5th Anniversary 9. How about a FRNY tea-cozy? commemorative apparel. 10. Next business meeting? 10. Steve & Bob's, Wed., Oct 24, 247 W. 87th St, #llF (entrance on Broadway), 9:00PM after the run and dinner. ( 5) �( 6) RACE TRACKS It is no surprise to see FRs showing quality performances in the longer distances; it's our favorite season for marathons! Of special note are Inger's new personal best marathon in Oslo, Andrew Khoo's first attempt at a half marathon (getting ready for the whole thing, eh Andrew?) and Lee Graham's PR. It's great to see such overall good running as so many prepare for the NYC Marathon. It is a help, of course, to get our encouragement as so many FRs generally line the course on race day to cheer on their fellows. Wear your FR team singlet on race day, and you'll be one of the most cheered marathoners on October 28. Bob Richert seemed inspired in the Run for Youth, bringing horne second place honors from Middleport. What were you chasing, Bob? It goes without saying that FRs displayed good taste in turning out in numbers for the Mazola to get the jazzy t-shirt. But, as Lee Graham reported from the City of Brotherly Love, an opportunity was missed by most at the Philly Distance Run, the shirt was a smashing basic black. Dan DelMonte RACE RESULTS HAMLET CHALLENGE CUP CELEBRATE THE FINISH! BRONX HALF MARATHON 8/19 Eisenhower Pk. 5K 9/8 Prospect Pk. Bkln. 5Mi. 9/23 Bronx 2l.lK Berger, Inger-Jo 23:12 Waffle, George 30:21 Furlonge, Claudette (2nd 40-49) Carlos, Andy 33:24 (lst. Pl. Subvet 1:38:26*) RUN FOR YOUTH Kennedy, Eric 34:05* FR BOSTON ESPLANADE RUN 9/l Middleport, N.Y. 5K Piliero, Joe 34:30* 9/22 Boston, Mass. Richert, Bob 19:54 Brady, Francis 37:28* 2Mi (2nd 30-39) PHILA. DISTANCE l/2 MAR. Gonzalez,Nelson 13:24 TOMATO FESTIVAL RUN 9/16 Phila., Pa. 2l.lK Zelenak,Guy 13:52 8/25 PITTSTON, PA. 2Mi Graham, Lee 1:32:02* Kates,Chuck 13:57* DelMonte, Dan 12:21* Whitehouse, Firth 1:47:00+ 5Mi NEW HARLEM lOK (first race ever) McCorrnack,Bob 29:39 8/19 Manhattan lOk MONTREAL MARATHON (lst. overall) Beaky, Lenore 49:50 9/23 MONTREAL, QUE. 42.2K Winternute,Rob 31:10* HENEPIN LAKE CLASSIC 5K Weir, David 3:06:00 Raute,Rob 33:15* Hennepin, Mn 5K HISPANIC l/2 MARATHON Kessler,Howard 33:25 Tomich, Mary 23:42 8/12 C.P. 2l.lK . Logan,David 33:37 MARTY CELIC lOK Vega, Fred 1:24:02 Buckley,Bob 34:06 9/8 Clove Lake, SI lOK Weir, David 1:29:13 Abbey,Lee 35:33 Kates, Chuck 51:10 Records, Torn 1:52:02 Toner, Bill 35:35 REDBOOK 2Mi Chalker, Becky 2:00:21 Schlein,George 37:05 9/9 C.P. 2Mi MAZOLA SHAPE-UP Strahrn,Greg 38:19 Winternute,Rob 11:53* 9/16 C.P. lOK Cooper,Michael 38:45 Carlos, Andy 12:14 Weir, David 38:41 Gerben,Steve 38:45 Straus, Joe 13:14 Kelly, Des 39:54 Ernerson,Jirn 40:06 WNBF RUN '84 Kerherve, Chris 40:42 Zacuto,Mickey 45:47 9/3 Bingharnpton, N.Y. 20K Gardner, Rex 41.37 NEW ENGLAND CHALLENGE Waffle, George 1:25:05 Carlos, Andy 41:58 9/23 Boston, Mass 5Mi WAYNE FITNESS DAY l/2 MAR Winternute, Rob 42:17* Logan,David 35:12 9/23 Wayne, N.J. 21.1K Walker, Richard 43:04 Strahrn,Greg 37:30 Khoo, Andrew 1:39:38+ McGreal, Bryan 43:34 EMPIRE STATE TRIATHLON RUNNERS WLD 40Y OLD CHAMP Khoo, Andrew 45:55 8/25 Harriman State Pk. 8/29 Eisenhower Pk. 5K Abbey, Lee 46:19 (team l) Berger, Inger-Jo 23:44 Carroll, Tim 48:16 More,Stan swim 27:56 (2nd place) Brady, Francis 48:34* Freernan,Chris bike 1:24:18 OSLO MARATHON Meola, Tony 52:01 Mose,Dave run 36:09 9/3 Oslo, Nor. 42.2K Redmond, Russell 53:27 total 2:29:19 Berger, Inger-Jo 3:50:29* Ziering, Susan 1:02:42 (team 2) WESTPORT MINMAN TRIATHLON Slavin, Andrew 1:03:24 Mahle,Jerry swim 32:51 9/23 Westport, Conn GOLDEN GATE WOMANN'S lOK Cornp1e,John bike 1:44:59* Gardener, Rex 48:53 9/9 San Jose, Calif. lOK Weir,Dave run 41:12 LONG BEACH TROPHY RUN Allen, Emily 48:51 total 3:00:03 9/9 Long Beach, L.I. 5Mi. HBO CABLE CAR lOK Strauss, Joe 39:37 9/23 S.F. Calif. lOK * Personal Record Allen, Emily 47:04 + 1st. at Distance I' � 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, 1984 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. 5 No. 10, October 1984 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 1984 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/0c1e3d60ca510c6bb0553a27aec0cf82.pdf 1e22de52560512d52e2a3d385e56ac42 PDF Text Text FRONT RUNN ERS NY BOX 363, VILLAGE STATION, NEW YORK, NY 10014 July 1984 FRONT RUNNERS NY NEWSLETTER VoL V, No. 7 FROM STEVE GERBEN Once again, FRNY came through with a spectacularly successful Gay Pride Run. All the months of work and preparation paid off with a flawless performance by everyone involved. The party Saturday night was great, and we turned out in force for the March on Sunday. Even though the rain forced an early closing of our table at the Christopher St. Festival, we distributed lots of club information and sold many shirts. Thanks to all who participated, and especially to those who worked at the race. It was absolutely first class all the way. GAY PRIDE RUN '84 There aren't enough thanks to go around to all those who helped make our third annual Gay Pride Run a smash success. First, the STATISTICS: There were 849 entries in the race: 761 runners checked in, 544 men and 217 women; 674 finished, 495 men and 179 women. Louie Orazem zipped to a 25:36 finish in the men's division. FRNY's own Sue Foster bettered her previous race record by seconds with a 29:27 time, retaining by this third straight victory her title as the only woman ever to have won this race. · RACE DAY weather was perfect when the first hardy volunteers arrived in Central Park at 6:00 AM to begin preparing for the race. By 7:00 the NYRRC trailer was in place and our distinctive START banner was raised over the East Drive. At 7:30 the remaining volunteers began to arrive, and over the next 2 hours our eye-catching , grape-colore d "Official" shirts were in evidence everywhere in the park. By 9:30 the stage was set, the runners were eagerly waiting to begin, and late registration was completed. With a blast of the horn, Parks Commissioner Henry Stern sent the pack off and running. Within 25 minutes runners began crossing the finish line, and during the next half-hour traffic was brisk at one of the smoothest finish-line operations ever witnessed. Following the race, more than 60 prizes were distributed in the postrace drawing, and 36 trophies were awarded to top finishers. The ceremonies were concluded by noon, and the park was returned to better than prerace condition by 1:30. Now the THANKS: Thanks to the NYC Parks Dept. (Alice Cashman &. Michelle Shebanie) and the NYRRC (Alan, Mamie, Raleigh, Bob, Marilyn, Victoria, &. President Fred Lebow -one of the entrants). The race would not be possible without their enthusiastic support and cooperation. A litany of thanks to some special FRs: Joel Ifcher for spearheading our fundraising and program efforts; Jon Livingston for countless hours of graphic design on everything from the first application to the program; Tim Wilson for a race logo that seems to have appeared everywhere over the past month; Guy Zelenak for his effort in recruiting (drafting?) race volunteers; Richard Walker for supervising registration; Bill Dolan for hauling everything from watermelons to water stations; Victoria Phillips, our Front Runner/Road Runner, for helping us with last-minute race preparations; and Prez Steve Gerben for his advice and dozens of royal reminders. SPECIAL THANKS to the contributors, prize donors, and benefactors, whose generous contributions made the race possible. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS and tell them you saw their advertisemen t in the Gay Pride Run program. Finally, THANKS to more than 1,000 individuals who shared their morning with us: a few hundred spectators, the loudest and most enthusiastic crowd to be found; more than a hundred volunteers, enthusiastic and tireless; and more than 700 beautiful runners, without whom there would be no race. Thanks to everyone, our PRIDE really showed. -Jim Schmidt, Race Director RACE REVELS The postrace high carried over to the party Saturday night at Tory's, a Murray Hill disco. All members and race participants were admitted free and received a drink on the house. With over 300 people in attendance, we would have been cramped in either of our previous party loft spaces. Let me know what you think about Tory's for future parties. The fashion news from this year's party is the arrival of the lacuna look, as modeled by Joe Criscione in a leafy cutout design and Burt Berliner sporting a ripped T-shirt. My thanks to everyone who hosted FRs from out of town. Everyone had a great time, and the party was a fitting celebration for our race. -Tom Cook FRNY DIRECTORY SUPPLEMENT A supplement to the Membership Directory, listing new members, will go out with the August mailing. If you have any changes or corrections to be made in your present listing, or if you're just now giving permission to be included, call Guy (278-8280) by July 20. �DAMP BUT UNDAUNTED How many Boy George lookalikes does it take to make a Gay Pride March? From the Front Runners NY perspective at the end of the pack, the answer must be at least half a dozen, with one to incessantly lead the same three cheers for four miles. Over 125 strong, Front Runners marched at what seemed a snail's pace down Fifth Avenue to demonstrate a positive and prideful image of our lifestyle. In his best town-crier voice, Marty King requested that our group hold hands aloft and maintain silence at the perennial confrontation point, St. Patrick's Cathedral. It was so much easier to avoid being angered by the religious zealots' malicious signs since I was so attracted to the armpit of the man on my right. All kidding aside, showing our unity as gay men and lesbians in a quiet, strong statement was perhaps the high point of the March for many of our group. The low point, of course, was when the light drizzle (that's "dizzle" to you, Sue) degenerated into a cloudburst. In one ingenious, fluid motion, the carriers lofted our banner overhead to serve as a massive Front Runners umbrella. Wet and tired (even runners' legs get weary from marching), the group quickly dispersed to the rally, festival, or a hot shower and dry clothes, nonetheless proud of Gay Pride Run, proud of our club, and proud of each other. -Richard Walker BANKERS, LAWYERS, &. RUNNERS The NY Law Group and the NY Bankers Group will be holding their third annual dinner at Mitchell's, 122 E. 27th St., on Sunday, July 22, at 7:30 PM, and we have been invited to join them. It will be a Garden Buffet at a cost of $15 per person, and dress will be casual. R.S.V.P. to Tom Cook (535-7570) before July 12 and send your check to the club address. BUSINESS MEETINGS Despite the heat of summer, Sue Foster sweated over a steaming oven to bake cookies for the voracious masses of FRs at the June business meeting. After scarfing the choco-chip cookies, 40 Front Runners were sufficiently sated to settle down for club announcements. When Race Director Jim Schmidt displayed the Gay Pride Run '84 T-shirts, one recollective soul facetiously complained that these shirts "left out the bar" from last year's. President Steve presented Jim with a special volunteer shirt emblazoned with "Race Director," which Jim jokingly refused because it wasn't 100% cotton. (Those of you who don't attend the business meetings will just have to be at the next one to get the scoop on these inside jokes.) In describing the FRNY presentation at the Gay & Lesbian Health Conference, WVP Connie Knapp attributed the low attendance at our presentation to two competing sessions on sex. Maybe we should "spice up" our slide show; any private collections of Front Runners in compromising positions? (Close-ups of Guy's surgery scar will not be accepted.) Despite a barrage of drole and/or snide comments, Steve managed to complete business in short order and agreed to host the July meeting at his and Bob's place on July 25 at 8 PM, where we'll start things off by having dinner before business. Gang, this is the last FR business meeting at their apartment; Bob and Steve are looking for a new FR clubhouse - just teasing, Bob. So, join us at 622 Greenwich St., #3D, for "Leo's cookin"' ($6 per person chip-in) and a complete -Richard W. rundown on club activities. You may drop off your bag before the run if you wish. UNTITLED Someday maybe someone can explain to me why I feel so much exhilaration and wholeness when I'm surrounded by a horde of gays, men and women, running down along Eighth Ave. to the Battery, or up Riverside Drive from 72nd St. Whatever the run, Manhattan - this city I've loved since I was a kid too young to know society thinks being gay is a right-or-wrong proposition - changes from concrete, blaring horns and foul air, to the world's biggest, happiest, funniest amusement park. Is it because when I came out to my parents their sad eyes prophesied a life of pain ahead for me? Or because my brothers and friends treated me a little aloofly at first when I told them? Or because even now the New York Times, the "All the News that's Fit to Print" paper, can't bring itself to use "lover" in its obits if it's describing a gay's other-half left behind? But thank God they were all wrong. I haven't had any rocky road, any great pain, any tough transition from playing straight to being gay. I found funny, sane, happy people all along the way. Like in Front Runners. Where else can you find people who definitely see life from a different angle, stick up for themselves and their brethren, and revel in their uniqueness? Where else can you do an activity like running that's great for the body and good for the soul, brings you together with a load of nice people, and costs nothing? (Yeah, you're right, there is sex.) Anyway, three thousand cheers for Front Runners, for fun runs, leisurely brunches at Jason's, harried dinners at the American, Jones Beach all-day excursions, hot disco parties, classy theater trips, Guy's rigorous training workouts, Steve's ever-popular "short" speeches, and the whole community of laughter, love, and liberty. Long may we thrive! --Ron Hamblin -2- �CALLING ALL WOMEN, fast, slow, and in between, for the S-mile Club Championship Race on July 7. Last year our women's team took 5th place, and I'm hoping we can at least match that again. Show the New York running community that Front Runners is a team that cannot be overlooked by demonstrating your club loyalty and competing in this race. If you need an application, call me. -Sue WOMEN'S BRUNCHES Thanks to Lenore Beaky for hosting a well-attended brunch following the L'eggs Mini Tune Up, which was won by our own Sue Foster. Sue was congratulated by all when she arrived with her gigantic trophy (Cynthia disclosed that Sue tosses away the plastic tops and keeps only the marble bottoms; we all sympathized with her plight, of course, and I even offered to take a few of those tacky trophies off her hands, but I guess I have to take Sue's speed clinic and learn to run faster, first). About 20 of us feasted on bagels, bran muffins, and Beaky's Special Brew. II Some 24 FR women and friends got together for brunch after the L'eggs Mini Marathon. The cold, damp weather didn't affect the spirits of either the competitors or the spectators. We had a short meeting and planned the following activities: 4-Mile Benefit Run, followed by a picnic in Central Park July 15, Sunday, 10 AM Summer Blahs Run, followed by brunch at Mary Tomich's ($2 chip-in} August 4, Saturday, 9 AM Baseball Game - Yankees/Mets. Call me if I don't have your name. Date to Be Decided For those of you women out there who are running but not joining us for brunch, we miss you!!! (Yes, we know who you are.) Feel free to bring your family, lovers, and friends; these brunches are not "for members only." Of course, nonmembers must take a brochure before they're allowed to leave how else am I going to increase the number of women members? And a warm welcome to all the new women runners who have been joining us at these brunches. We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday and/or Saturday. // Finally, we agreed to designate a spot where we could assemble after races. Meet your fellow FRs at the baggage claim after races for informal brunches, whatever. It helps if you're wearing a FR racing singlet, since they're hard to miss. Steve can fix you up with -Connie Knapp one if you don't have one already. BEACH BLANKET BINGO, PART Ill We hope that the sum mer of '84 Will be fun and not a bore, So we're going to Jones Beach at the shore For sun, entertainment and much more. To kick off this sun run Will be bathing beauty Leonora Lucon. Oh yes, folks, it is true, She'll be wearing a 2-piece suit! -Debbie White ROOSEVELT ISLAND RUN (7/22) From Penn Station we'll take the LIRR. Wear your FR shirts to show who we are; Be there on time on July 29, We're taking the train at 8:39. For those who want, we'll do a short 5-mile run; Some of us, though, will stay behind to enjoy the sun. If you like, bring a friend or two To meet all of the FR crew. Sorry to say I was busy today, So I didn't have time To work on this rhyme. We '11 run over the brie\1e to Roosevelt Isle; The distance we'll cover is about 5 miles. 10 AM is the time to meetBe on the corner of First &: 59th St. We'll take the tram back and rest our feet And at a place nearby get a bite to eat. -D. W. SPECIAL EVENTS CALENDAR Saturday Sunday Sunday Sunday Wednesday Sunday Saturday NYRRC Club Team Championships Race Women's Picnic in Central Park Roosevelt Island Fun Run Bankers & Lawyers Dinner Monthly Business Meeting & Dinner Beach Blanket Bingo, Part III Women's Brunch (Mary Tomich's) -3- 7/7 7/15 7/22 7/22 7/25 7/29 8/4 9:00 11:00 10:00 7:30 8:00 8:15 10:00 AM AM AM PM PM AM AM �SCREENING OF DOCUMENTARY ON HARVEY MILK The following is quoted from a press release from the Greater Gotham Business Council, Inc.: "A feature length historical documentary, OUT OF ORDER: THE TIMES OF HARVEY MILK, is very near completion after over six years. A 'fine cut' is ready to be viewed and will be featured at the Lesbian and Gay Community Center on Wednesday, July 18. The film is expected to reach nine million people with Harvey Milk's message of human rights and social justice. It is set in San Francisco and follows Milk from his days as a camera store owner to his election to the Board of Supervisors on his fourth try, becoming one of the first openly gay elected officials in the country. Milk's career is dramatized through interviews with people who knew him, TV clips, newspaper headlines, and documentary footage. It is narrated by Harvey Fierstein and features original music by Mark Isham. This benefit screening will raise funds to promote the film for broadcast and educational distribution. It is sponsored by Greater Gotham Business Council, New York's Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce. All are welcome, $5 at the door. Cash Bar at 6 PM, Film at 7 PM. The Community Center is located at 208 W. 13th St." INJURY UPDATE Perhaps you've noticed that several NYFRs weren't in this year's GPR or at the fun runs lately. Well, here's the poop on a few • • • Stan More still suffers physically from a pulled hip muscle; his mental state remains legendary, and space limitations prevent me from listing all his problems. During his hiatus, Stan (The Cork) is swimming fast and far • • • Debbie White apparently developed heel spurs during her stellar performance at our March fundraiser; in the interim she's doing "a little swimming" (don't those braids get in the way?) • • • Manny Gonzalez strained his hamstring prior to last year's GPR; being short on restraint, he continues to "run thr()ugh" his injury and can't figure out why he hasn't gotten better . • • Maria C. has an injured upper thigh; while recuperating she's developing 2 new skills - subway riding and munching on grapes. • • • Patrick Moriarty appears to be over his pulled Achilles tendon but has found it hard getting back in the training groove; to stay in shape he's playing bridge and smoking 2 packs a day (on hearing this the diplomatic Dave M. said, "At your age people give up smoking!") • • • Michael C. fell while running in late '82 and babied a bruised kneecap for 3 months, then discovered in '83 a chronic vertebral problem and ever since has been obliged to eschew all racing and content himself with twice- or thrice-weekly jogs on absolutely flat terrain; even so, he managed to fall down again late last month, leaving much skin and blood on a concrete sidewalk and ending up at St. Vincent's for stitches to close a gash in his chin . . • And finally there's Jerry M., who continues to nurse a pulled hip muscle; in lieu of running he's putting on the pounds and swimming, where he has the style and poise of an unfed Doberman. -Jerry Mahle/M.C. FRNY RUNNING GEAR FOR SALE Unisex items are sold by FRNY for the benefit of the club treasury. In addition to being useful clothing, our personalized tops carry the message of running and camaraderie to the gay & lesbian (& straight) communities. Choose from the following items: $15.00 Hooded Gray Sweatshirt (zippered; FRNY running-lambda logo on front and back) $14.00 (pullover; FRNY running-lambda logo on back only) Hooded Gray Sweatshirt $ 7.00 Sweat T-Shirt (FRNY running-lambda logo in burgundy) Gray $ 8.00 Gray 50/50 Racing Singlet (FRNY running-lambda logo in black and magenta) $14.00 Nylon Racing Singlet (FRNY running-lambda logo in black and magenta) $ 6.00 White Tanktop (FRNY running-lambda logo in burgundy on 100% cotton) $ 8.00 Raspberry or Turquoise T-Shirt (3-color logo) $ 8.00 Red, Black, or Royal Blue Tanktop (checkerboard-design logo) $ 3.00 Gay Pride Run '82, '83, & '84 T-Shirts (white with GPR logo; collector's items) To purchase any of these items, write to FRNY, talk to Guy (278-8280), or see Steve at any fun run. When ordering by mail, please add $2 for shirts & $3 for sweatshirts to cover postage & handling. NEWSLETTER CONTRWUTIONS The FRNY Newsletter is composed of articles written by members of the club. Participation is most welcome and beneficial to everyone. Submit your pieces to any FR officer, but please do it as early in the month as possible, preferably before the business meeting. RUNNING HAIKU Running along the road early in the day I startle the rabbits -4- -Tom Records �STORES GIVE DISCOUNTS TO FRNY MEMBERS Flash your FRNY ID card and you'll get a discount at: 15% off shoes & running gear ATHLETIC ATTIC (1170 Third Ave., at 68th St., 249-2133) $50 discount off charter membership ATHLETIC COMPLEX (121 W. 20th St., 206-1470} 20% off all merchandise DAKOTA BOOTERY (185 Amsterdam Ave., at 68th St., 799-7360) 10% off all merchandise; no tax MCBURNEY YMCA PRO SHOP (215 W. 23rd St., 741-9210) 10% off shoes & running gear RUNNER'S WORLD (275 Seventh Ave., 25th/26th Sts., 691-2565} SUPER RUNNERS SHOP (1337 Lexington Ave., corner 89th St., 369-6010; 10% off shoes only 360 Amsterdam Ave., 77th/78th Sts., 787-7665) 10% off all merchandise; no tax VANDERBILT YMCA SPORT SHOP (224 E. 47th St., 755-2410) 10% off all merchandise; no tax WEST SIDE YMCA GYM STORE (CPW & 63rd St., 787-4400) RUNNING CLINICS We'll continue to meet on Saturdays at 9:45 AM to stretch and do the workout, and we'll finish in time to brunch with everybody, including all those who attend the regular fun run. 7 14 21 28 Aug. 4 11 July - 72nd St. & Riverside Dr. 90th St. & Fifth Ave. Tavern on the Green Tavern on the Green 72nd St. & Riverside Dr. 72nd St. & Riverside Dr. Kneelifts (unaided) 660s on the 97th St. Oval Andy's Hill (Cat Hill), East Dr. 880s on the Great Lawn Downhill, north of 96th St. -Guy (278-8280) 220s with 440s THURSDAY CLINICS A few have asked to have the Thursday evening clinics continue. interested, please let me know soon. If you're DISCUSSION CLINIC If anyone is interested, please see me. This will only be one night, for an hour or two, in Central Park. We'll discuss the individual's training, form, injuries, etc. This way we can help one another become better runners, at whatever level we desire to achieve. -Guy (278-8280) RACE TRACKS TEAM EVENTS: Anyone wishing to run in the Club Team Championship 5-Miler on July 7 should check in with me that morning by 8:15 at the 97th St. field house in Central Park so I can compile our roster for the event. The more fast feet, the better our chances, so plan to come out and wear your FRNY singlet. RIVERDALE RAMBLE: Congratulations to all our members who came out for one of the toughest 10K courses in the metro area. Our Masters team brought home second-place trophies, while Muriel More garnered the first-place trophy (over a foot high!) in her age category. See the Race Results for the official times. MARATHON TRAINING: Two questions have been asked by many members about the marathon and training, so I thought I would have some thoughts printed for everyone here in the Newsletter. First, is how to set up a training schedule. There are many different approaches to training, but they all have some basic principles in common. All schools of thought recommend a minimum of 20-30 miles per week before you begin your schedule, and the usual schedule starts with a pattern of mileage building, with gradual increases in planned long runs. Bob Glover's model of a typical schedule advocates an 18-week cycle (which you should have started June 24) with alternating hard/easy weeks, meaning a long run every other week. In his Competitive Runner's Handbook he suggests that first-time marathoners be able to do an 8-mile run in the first week, gradually increasing the distance every other week until completing at least two 20-mile training runs. Other training guides emphasize the length of time you run, rather than the distance, but they all agree that distance training be at a comfortable, efficient pace: not so fast as to leave you drained afterward, nor so slow that you're out all day. Speed training shouldn't be a major consideration till most of the distance training is well under way. For more information, there are several good books available (NYRRC has a library where you can find one that interests you, but they don't lend). Second, FR marathoners have gotten together in past years to do their long training runs, generally on Saturday or Sunday mornings. It has been suggested that there be runs planned to ensure that people have partners on long runs - very helpful on a 20-miler! If you're interested in joining a long run, call me at 496-7662 to let me know which day you prefer, how much -Dan Del Monte mileage you intend to do at first, and the approximate pace you expect to run. -5- �RACE RESULTS Monte, c/o FRNY, To be sure of having your race results printed in the Newslett er, contact Dan Del date). -D.D.M. or call 496-7662 before the business meeting of each month (see Schedule of Runs for RIVERDA LE RAMBLE lOK Bronx, 6/3 AT&T 5K (ADDEN DUM) Central Park, 5/6 Fred Vega 17:42 HEMPST EAD H.S. 5-MILER Long Island, 5/20 38:07 Inger-Jo Berger* (2nd woman Vet) RUN FOR HOPE 10K Martinsv ille, IN, 5/28 Bob Richert 40:28 SOUTH SALEM 10K Salem, MA, 5/28 Carolyn Pope* 57:40 STATEN ISLAND ADVANC E 5-MILER , 5/28 Fred Vega 28:50 KINGSTO N HEART RUN 6/9 (5K) Men's Open Division 36:58 Dave Mose 38:14 Barney Kates 38:55 ack Bob McCorm 41:19 Skofield Jim 41:23 Bill Dolan (team placed 4th) 41:59 Micky Aguilera 41:49 Richert Bob 42:18 Tom Bordua 43:29 John Howard 44:10 Leykamm Frank 55:26 Mace Anderson 55:31 Rager Dennis Mary Ann Chiriche lla* 28:15 Men's Masters Division 39:14 Marty King 41:18 Ifcher Joel 43:05 Bob Buckley 44:24 Livingsto n Jon (team placed 2nd) 50:37 Tom Records Women's Masters Division 59:21 Carolyn Pope 65:25 Muriel More (1st place, individua l age category ) UNICOR N RACE Amityvill e, 5/28 (3 mi.) 22:08 lnger-Jo Berger (3rd woman Yet) RUN & GROW 5-MILER East Setauket , 6/6 Rick Buckheit BELLAC ICCO'S 5K Flushing, 6/1 George Schlein* 29:45 BAYSIDE 5-MILER Queens, 6/10 21:14 Leonora Lucon Donna Roberts 50:17 57:19 ELBERO N 5-MILER , NJ, 6/3 Dave Weir 30:15 LAKE RONKON KOMA 10K Long Island, 6/3 Rick Buckheit * 36:57 *Persona l Record -6- Sue Foster* Randi Hacker Nancy Oates lnger-Jo Berger Lenore Beaky Annie Beigel Nancy Wackstei n Gail Pearlman Nancy Dyer Wendy Engelber g Midge Maroni Mary Ann Chiriche lla Muriel More Joyce Wendell Donna Roberts Linda Grishman 37:20 44:51 47:22 52:30 52:37 54:32 56:17 58:10 58:31 58:56 59:48 59:54 62:16 6 5:4 7 66:28 68:21 THE REUNIO N RUN 10K Hanover, NH, 6/17 Lee Graham 43:20 4-MILE RUN Central Park, 6/17 Bob McCorma ck Dave Weir Bob Brins Jim Skofield Bill Toner Randy Turner Nancy Robertso n 23:11 24:05 25:04 25:29 31:01 33:24 36:30 CORPOR ATE CHALLE NGE Central Park, 6/20 (3.5 mi.) LYNBRO OK USA 10K Long Island, 6/17 lnger-Jo Berger* (2nd woman Vet) L'EGGS MINI-MA RATHON Central Park, 6/12 (10K) 47:26 Marty Perl Joel Ifcher Dave Logan Tom Records Linda Grishman 21:14 21:56 25:26 26:22 37:14 � 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, 1984 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. 5 No. 7, July 1984 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 1984 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/6d9dfa2d200479d733848c9e5e93c816.pdf cc161d3e50cf221a3f7eb31eb5475db1 PDF Text Text FRONT RUNNERS NY BOX 363, VILLAGE STATION, NEW YORK, NY 10014 April 1984 FRONT RUNNERS NY NEWSLETTER VoL V, No. 4 FROM STEVE GERBEN As you know, our Meet-the-Membership Run & Picnic is scheduled for Saturday, May 12. We'll be making a major effort to get as many members as possible out there that day. We have many members who have never participated in a club activity, so this will be a great way to break the ice. The run will divide up into subgroups according to pace and distance, so there'll be a group for everyone to run with. The run will be followed by a picnic lunch in the Sheep Meadow. Mark down the date and plan on coming out and meeting your fellow FRs. Your only regret will be that you waited so long. Full details will be announced in the next newsletter. We regretfully announce the resignation of Stan More as Director at Large and Men's Race Captain. On behalf of the club, I'd like to thank Stan for his hard work and dedication and wish him a speedy recovery from his injuries. This leaves us with two vacancies. The position of Director at Large will be filled by appointment of the Board of Directors. If you're interested in serving on the Board, talk to any of the officers about what's involved. The Men's Race Captain is responsible for selecting races and coordinating team entries for club members, and collecting race results for the Newsletter. This position is by appointment of the President, so speak to me if you're interested. Both positions are open to any member. If you'd like to be considered for one, please let us know by Tuesday, Apri117. WASHINGTON WEEKEND Final planning is under way for our trip to Washington, DC, as guests of the DCFRs. We'll leave by chartered bus from 72nd St. & CPW at 6:00 PM sharp on Friday, May 4, and make a second pickup at Sheridan Square (7th Ave. & Christopher St.) at 6:15 sharp. Bring something to eat as it will be a nonstop trip, arriving around 11:00 in Washington. The cost for the 43-passenger bus is $30 per person, and reservations are being taken on a first-come, first-served basis in order of receipt of payment. Accommodations will be with the DCFRs. There'll be a fun run Saturday morning, a dinner that evening, and a lOK race or fun run on Sunday. The bus will leave Washington at 6:00 PM on Sunday and arrive back in New York about 11:00. This will be our third visit to Washington (see the FRNY Scrapbook for pies from the first two) and will be another great weekend. GAY PRIDE RUN '84 Thanks to the 100 FRs and friends who attended the March 22 FUNDRAISER at The Monster. More than $800 was raised to help defray the cost of the race. Special thanks to Tom Cook and his AU-star Revue: Scott Connors, Mary "Magic" Tomich, and George Schlein & Andy Thomas. Kudos to playwright Erom Nats (a.k.a. Stan More) and the cast (Bill Beenhouwer, Rick Buckheit, Mary Tomich, Bob McCormack, Micky Zacuto, Richard Walker, Debbie White, Jim Scofield, and Leo Boneau) of "A Midsummer Day's Dream" for an exceptional performance of our very own docudrama depicting all the excitement of GPR. A note of appreciation to Rick Buckheit for obtaining some rather unique auction items. Those who missed this event should feel free to send contributions. Remember that CONTRffiUTIONS from members provide one of our best means of raising funds for the race, and with expenses beginning to mount, the timing couldn't be better. With the Fundraiser behind us, we are moving from the first phase of preparations into the second. In the first piece of work, race graphics and ads were designed. Tim Wilson's logo has been adapted for a variety of situations and gives our race a distinctive look. Special thanks to Jon Livingston for his extraordinary efforts in designing the ads and the application. ADVERTISEMENTS will begin to appear this month and in May. To appeal to gay and lesbian runners in Washington, Boston, and Philadelphia we're looking into the possibility of advertising in community publications in those cities. In this next month potential race sponsors will be contacted and asked to take advertisements in the RACE PROGRAM. Joel lfcher (678-4386) will again be undertaking the task of preparing the program and will be sending sponsor kits to potential sponsors. If you know of businesses that are gay owned or that serve the gay community, please call Joel so that they can be approached. Also let Joel know if you are willing to call on some of these businesses personally. Also during the next month, the first wave of APPLICATIONS will be distributed. Special invitations will be sent to (continued on p. 2) �in the past, to other Front (GAY PRIDE RUN '84 cont.) runners who've particip ated in the race RACE DAY, FRNY has again Runners clubs, and to other NY-are a running clubs. Looking towards use of the Interna tional Running receive d the full cooperation of the NYRRC. They've offered the all other race-re lated equipCenter for check-in and will allow the use of the finish-line trailer and planning to work the race VOLUNTEERS. If you're ment. We're still short of pretrain ed, qualified 80) right away. Finally, and are willing to work a few races before June 23, please call Guy (278-82 Additional applications . those of you who are competing should fill out the enclosed APPLICATION t, GPR'84 Race Directo r at any Sat. or Weds. run or by calling 340-9002. -Jim Schmid can be obtained way off, but it'll be on us VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR GPR'84 It may seem as though GPR is a long key people trained (April to get in no time. Please be aware that as of now there are only two races be a ys) before our GPR'84 Dress Rehear sal on Sunday, May 13. This will 14 & 28, both Saturda it's up to us. It's necessa ry for all FRNY race; therefo re, NYRRC doesn't solicit volunteers and These 60 can be anyone, key people to work this race, and we need at least 60 other volunteers. We also have to furnish 3 cars, hopefully the same cars and whether running or working GPR'84. ty). The cars and jobs drivers that can do the same job for GPR (but this isn't an absolute necessi of the runners), Lead Car (just as they'll do are: Split Car (drives split timers out on the course ahead Car (does just that - follows it implies, drives several feet in front of the lead runner), and Backup Thanks. -Guy (278-8280) yourself and/or your car. the last runner). Step forward and volunteer g could keep 40 FRs from BUSINESS MEETING Neither threat of rain, chill, or length of meetin e dinner fare catered by FR Jerry Mahle's door to transac t the club's monthly business and to consum about their organiz ation's Force spoke Ken Sehres. Repres entativ es from the National Gay Task s. A good deal of time was efforts as the only nationwide civil rights group for gays and lesbian from a housewife from the spent discussing their Crisis Line, on which the most interes ting call was Runners club exists there!) hinterlands (a Midwestern state that shall remain nameless because a Front presenting the activity report asking whether she could get AIDS from her Haitian -cotton sofa. In that, in organizing our slide present ation, it was for the Membership Commi ttee, Bill Dolan remark ed potenti al piglets out there," noted that 60% of them showed us eating! "A great promo for those been taken and incorpo rated he remarked. Nevertheless, several shots of our group actuall y running have trials, a select group of into the present ation. Taking the slide show on the road for out-of- town will make our first "recrui ting" FRs - those with a car and willing to travel beyond the Hudson -Directo r Jim Schmidt and Design Activists Alliance. Race present ation at the Morris County NJ Gay Run '84 T-shirt and the memChairperson Jon Livingston present ed color decisions on the Gay Pride If you want to be involved in bership brochure, meeting the approval of the majority of the group. run and dinner on Wednesday, these "momentous" decisions, be at the next business meeting after the as usual). -Richa rd w. April 25, at Bill Beenhouwer's, 230 Centra l Park West, #15K, at 9:00 ($1 chip-in in management circles as MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE REPORT Our Promotional Tour (also known s history (or at least that ting FRNY' Dog & Pony Show) is ready to hit the road. A slide show illustra led and will be debuting in part of it we dare make public), purposes, and activiti es has been assemb the Lesbian & Gay Health A subsequent engagement is planned for April in New Jersey (see above). Tom Records, Connie Knapp, Conference to be held in June at NYU. Special thanks are due to some other groups who might Richard Walker, and Sue Foster for their efforts . If anyone can suggest FRNY Board member. Thanks to the yeoman be interes ted in "guest speakers," please talk to a graphics, and to Dave Mose efforts of Jon Livingston in graphic design, Howard Kessler in comput er minds, but we were only and Randi Hacker for the use of their bodies (yes, I know they also have 's and will soon be ready printer interes ted in bodies on this occasion), the new club brochure is at the of Gay Pride Run, so the for distribution. Many of our members came to the club as a resultwho compet ed in last year's tions, as well as to those brochure will be sent out with all race applica text and layout. -Bill Dolan race. Thanks to all, and to Richard Walker, who provided the original Banquet on March 3, FRNY RECEIVES AWARD FROM NYRRC At NYRRC's 5th Annual Awards man Volunteer Award. This was the first time the award was our club was present ed the Joe Kleiner for what it is: tangible given to a group (instead of an individual), and it should be recognized attenda nce at The Monster in appreci ation for our volunteer efforts on the part of NYRRC. Those an engraved silver ice bucket. fundraising benefit for GPR'84 may have caught a glimpse of the award -2- �MONSTER MASH Front Runners like a party as much as a park run, so we turned out in force for the annual GPR Fundraiser. After a disco and hot tortellini salad warmup, we were off and racing through an entertainm ent lineup including Scott Connors (a repeat performer from last year), Magical Mary Tomich (I swear she really tore up that newspaper), and "the four handjobs," that is, piano duo George Schlein &. Andy Thomas (G. was on top). The audience got into the act next with the auctioning off of two items supplied by Rick Buckheit. For the cause and a cap autographed by Allison Roe, Leonora Lucan dug down to her last subway token to come up with the winning bid. The second item, a slightly fragrant jockstrap donated by Craig Virgin, sparked heated bidding, but Joe Criscione was determined to have it. The piece de cake, however, featured the Not-Ready -forOff-Qff-Off-Broadway Players in Stan More's original drama. While the entire cast and orchestra deserve pie in the face, limited space forces me to restrict mention by name to two: Debbie White, who gave new life to Bob Kostulias' Dutch-girl wig, and Bob McCormack, who portrayed the heavy without once cracking up. (Rumor has it that there will be a reprise at the GPR party.) Thanks to The Monster for their food and their disco; all proceeds from the door go to the race fund. -Tom Cook FRNY RUNNING CLINIC The first class will start at Tavern on the Green (our usual spot) at 7 PM on Thursday, April 12. We'll break up into subgroups according to individual pace, but everyone is encouraged to switch groups depending on how he/she feels during a particular class. Please keep in mind that each participant should make a special effort to attend as many of the 10 sessions as possible for maximum benefit; also, there should ideally be at least two in each subgroup to allow for working with or "against" one another for that extra push. Only thunder and lightning or a previous group decision will cause the cancellatio n of a session. At our first class on April 12 we'll run Andy's Hill (Cat Hill) above 72nd St. on the East Drive of the park. Bags may be checked at the Gym Store in the lobby of the West Side Y (63rd St. &. CPW) for a fee of 50¢. Please call me to let me know if you're planning to attend, or if you want further information. -Guy Zelenak (278-8280) WOMEN'S SPEED CLINIC The response to our proposed speed clinic hasn't been overwhelming; in fact, only four women have expressed any interest at all. (Shall I take this personally, or are we all injured, busy at work, whatever?) Anyway, Sue and I are rethinking this clinic. If you're interested but just haven't called, please call me at 222-2558 or Sue at 87 4-1388. We both have answering machines, so leave messages. As of now, the clinic will be held on Sunday mornings beginning April 29. If we end up having to cancel, those of you who've called will be notified. -Connie Knapp LESBIAN ORGANIZATIONS HELP! All of you out there who belong to other organizations, I need suggestions for places to take our slide show. So far the suggestions are Gay Women's Alternative and Maranatha (at Riverside Church). There must be others. Please call me at 222-2558. -Connie WOMEN'S BRUNCHES A million thanks to Emily Stedman for the fine brunch she hosted for a small, intimate gathering of female FRs following the Brooklyn Half-Marathon. Our next brunch will be Sunday, April 8, following the Runners Love Brooklyn race, at Sandy Greer's, 381 7th St., Brooklyn. SPECIAL EVENTS CALENDAR Women's Brunch (Sandy Greer's; see above) Bunny Hop Long Run &. Brunch Monthly Business Meeting Queens Ramble &. Brunch Weekend in Washington, DC Meet-the-Membership Run &. Picnic GPR'84 Volunteer Dress Rehearsal Gay Pride Run '84 Gay Pride Run '84 Party Pride Day March & Festival Sunday Sunday Wednesday Sunday Friday Saturday Sunday Saturday Saturday Sunday -3- 4/8 4/22 4/25 4/29 5/4 5/12 5/13 6/23 6/23 6/24 12:00 10:00 9:00 10:00 6:00 10:00 9:00 9:30 9:00 12:00 N AM PM AM PM AM AM AM PM N �VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT The MCAA Volleyball League will hold its Second Annual Big Apple Invitational Volleyball Tournament on April 14 & 15 at the High School for the Humanities, 351 W. 18 St. There will be 18 teams, representing 14 cities, in the competition. The games will be played between 9 AM & 4 PM each day, and the championship final will occur about 4:30 PM on Sunday. Tickets are $2 and can be purchased at the door. Those of you who attended the tournament last year know what an exciting event it is, so come out and watch some of our fellow gay athletes in action. THE SLEAZE RUN or THE RAKE'S PROGRESS or I DREAMED I BRUNCHED AT THE SPIKE IN MY PANTYHOSE "Sleazy: 1) Lacking in firmness; flimsy or thin. 2) Cheap." It is now a tribal rite: I stand on the corner of 8th Ave. & 40th St. with 20 FRs, across from the Macy's (Alexander's? S. Klein?) of Sleazeland, the Port Authority Terminal. Street theater threatens to engulf us, as prostitutes of all sexes move closer. Lee Graham, currently of Philadelphia, emerges from the Authority with the inevitable catcalls suggesting the merits of that tea room. Nelson Gonzalez makes his contribution something to do with urine. The annual Sleaze Run begins. As we pass those emporia of degradation, there are the protests of innocence: "Oh, that's The Anvil - I've heard of it"; "So, that's The Mineshaft - I've never been there." An ominous graffito outside one establishment : "AIDS Factory." We loop about Christopher St., head south, then turn north to brunch at The Spike. As we sit under a poster suggesting, "Piss on Big Brother in 1984," complete with further details, and eat our Eggs Florentine, the conversation, at least at my table, remains consistently high-toned: pornography and the feminist position (there are no women present for this run); abortion and the right to life; the theological subtleties involved in determining the Protestant and Roman Catholic positions in the use of conscience and the making of decisions relating to faith and morals. I began to feel what one school of psychology (not my own) would call "cognitive dissonance," as here I sit in my pantyhose ($1.75 from Dan's Supreme, Northern Blvd., Queens) in that bastion of Heavy Leather, brunching with a bunch of middle- and upper-middle-class Yuppies and talking religion; further, when I began to patronize gay bars in 1965, nice boys did not go west of Julius's - the bars on Christopher St. were very suspect, and those by the river, well, what would Mother say? Through the years and the decades, I began to see my fellow-fluff friends from Julius in somewhat risque Boots & Saddles, then Ty's, and, when courage was finally summoned, long after Stonewall, the notorious Eagle and The Spike. While I now realize that basically the fluff trade has just changed costume and most of those characters who glare at you in leather places are pussycats, I still don't feel comfortable after dark in these bars. Perhaps if you live long enough you do see things come full-circle. I see today younger versions of former fluffs in the Gentlemen's Quarterly bars (the Uncle Charlie, Waverly type), and I am still waiting to find a "Real Man" (whatever that is) in a leather bar. I leave the bar thankful for the real option of a gay running club. That was something we did not have 20 years ago. -Tom Records QUEENS RUNS I'm sorry to say That I don't rhyme much today. Our other fun run is April 29: The time to meet is ten o'clock, The place to be is 1st Ave. & 45th St. From the U.N. we'll go north and over the bridge And end (after 5 miles) at our place for a brunch. Double the pleasure, Double the fun! The big borough of Queens Will be the scene of the April special runs. The long run comes first on April 22; It's Easter, you know, so wear your Sunday best. Front Runner Will Gray will have us as guests For, weather permitting, an outdoor brunch. REMEMBERING LARRY This run will be about 9 miles long; We meet at ten, so come along To the east end of the station at 53rd & Third. We'll ride out to the end of the line, Where we'll meet Will Gray, Who will show us the way Of this April long run. -Debbie White We said goodbye That bright spring day He could not see. No more that smile, Nor charm, nor witForever gone, But not forgot. -4- -Ron Kirchem �TOM'S TRUTHS &. TRASHING or A LA RECHERCHE DU TEMPS PERDU or THE HARDY BOYS AT THE AUTOMAT One of the paradoxes of the aging process concerns memory: it is easier at times to remember the details of events forty years ago than who did what to whom last night; also, there is the Golden Age phenomenon: things were better then. An illustration. I sit today, a Sunday, in the only surviving Horn & Hardart Automat, at 42nd St. and Third Ave., having just run nine miles in subfreezing temperatures with a motley crew of Front Runners. Gonzalez-schmidt have taken their leave at eight miles, and the remnants include Sir Thomas Cook, fresh from the pages of "Gentlemen's Quarterly" (WASPs do not sweat); Des Kelly, the renegade Scot; Lord Buckley, power behind the throne, whose fiefdom now spreads to Bleecker St.; Steve Gerben, the Walter Mondale of FRs (have you tried staying awake through their speeches?); Mister Mose; and your reporter. The Automat is for me one large madeleine, worthy of a Proust. As I sit consuming my $8 salad, memories stream in from 1942. It is the time of the last Just war. My father, stationed in New York, sends for us. We arrive on the Twentieth Century Ltd. from Chicago. I am fresh-eyed, and my first glimpse of New York is of the awesome, cavernous space of Grand Central Station. I look upwards towards the heavens and see an indoor zodiac. Space has been trapped. We stay in a brownstone on the Upper West Side, near the Museum of Natural History. The year 1942 was a special time: the subways were clean and efficient and cost five cents; during the summer, people really did sleep in the park and on rooftops (without being thrown off); there were air-raid drills and everyone was in uniform. Lyrics to songs were simple and understandable: "Bell-bottom trousers, coat of Navy blue; I I love a sailor and he loves me, too." (My mother discouraged me from singing this one in public.) My first visit to the Automat followed a ride of several hours on the escalator in Macy's. I was clad in my usual attire: brown corduroy knickers with long woolen argyle socks that were held up by nefarious bands of elastic that constricted circulation and left marks for hours after undressing. (The Hardy Boys, my heroes, wore them.) We entered that splendid emporium of eating through a marble arch. The Automat was all gleaming chrome and stainless steel. You first proceeded to a cashier in a booth in the center of the floor and were given a cup of change. My mother inserted a nickel into a slot and I was allowed to turn the crank, and from the mouth of a fabulous monster flowed a cup of coffee. Behind little doors lay whole dinners, retrievable by a few coins. People seemed to sit at the tables for hours over their coffee. Today, in the diminished circumstances of 1984, I see some of the same old men, nursing their cups of coffee, and I think that the insidious process of gentrification will not allow this single remnant of a bygone, ultimately more civilized era to remain for long. But on this Sunday we, too, dawdle, and the past is momentarily recaptured. -Tom Records ATIENTION DJSTANCE FREAKS! Both pedestrian walkways of the George Washington Bridge are closed until sometime in 1985, so unless you dress up like a Fiat you won't be able to get across. -Jerry Volunteers are needed year round. I do not ask anyone to do anything that I won't do. Let's not jeopardize the very positive reputation of FRNY with NYRRC - particularly now that we're the proud recipients of the Joe Kleinerman Volunteer Award. We used to get 15-20 volunteers coming out once a month, but now we're having trouble trying to get five. Recently, six signed up, but only one showed up. I ask that we get at least 20 people to work one race per month; if enough of us do this, individuals would be working only a couple in the course of a year. This race will always be in Central Park. In the event I do ask for volunteers in another borough, I won't expect 10 to answer. When we work at races, at least 90% of the time we're given finish-line positions, as opposed to positions out on the course. So come on and support your club with a little of your time. Besides, it's a lot of fun and very entertaining. Bring a friend or two with you. They don't have to be FRs, or runners at all, for that matter; they'll still have a good time. Please note that, as per Marilyn Shaw (who supervises volunteers for NYRRC), all FRNY volunteer work for NYRRC is to go through me. If NYRRC calls you, simply tell them you're a Front Runner and work through our club. In other words, don't go through NYRRC. Thank you. -Marilyn Shaw & Guy Zelenak (278-8280) RACE VOLUNTEERS NEWSLETIER CONTRIBUTIONS The FRNY Newsletter is composed of articles written by members of the club. Participation is more than welcome and beneficial to everyone. Submit your pieces to any officer, but please do it as early in the month as possible, preferably before the business meeting. -5- �RACE RESULTS BROOKLYN 5-MILE RUN Prospec t Park, 2/26 John Curtis Bob McCormack Jeff Hostetle r Jim Cannon Bill Toner 30:10 30:23 30:53 42:17 42:17 L.I. MARATHON TUNE-UP Eisenhower Park, 2/26 (15 K) Inger Berger* 1:17:51 MIKE HANNON MEMORIAL Central Park, 2/26 (20 mi.) Conrad Occiden tal 2:47:35 DIETITIANS' 10K Los Angeles, 3/4 Peter Boyden BOB PRESTON MEMORIAL Central Park, 3/3 (5 mi.) 29:38 Dave Mose 35:56 Joe Straus* 36:59 Bryan McGreal 39:27 Emily Allen 41:10 Connie Knapp 42:52 Bill Toner 44:00 Dennis Rager 48:24 Nancy Robertso n 20K RACE Eisenhower Park, LI, 3/4 1:42:50 Inger Berger (3rd, 30-39ers) 15K RACE Eisenhower Park, LI, 3/18 1:16:37 Inger Berger* (2nd, 30-39ers) BROOKLYN !-MARATHON Prospec t Park (finish), 3/11 Bob McCorm ack Rick Buckhei t Marty King Des Kelly Bob Brins* George Schlein* Barbara Levitan Inger Berger Tom Records Gail Pearlma n Elin Posner Joan Brown Jim Cannon Bill Toner Leonora Lucon 1:23:20 1:23:24 1:27:09 1:29:04 1:29:44 1:34:43 1:50:22 1:51:51 1:53:38 2:05:30 2:10:16 2:11:16 2:12:36 2:15:14 2:21:07 BALDWIN COUNCIL AG'NST DRUG ABUSE/ST. PATRICK DAY 5K, Baldwin, LI, 3/17 Inger Berger* (2nd, 30-39ers) 40:10 23:19 *Personal Record Unisex items are sold by FRNY for the benefit of the club message of running treasury . In addition to being useful clothing , our personal ized tops carry the ities. Choose from the following items: and camarad erie to the gay & lesbian (& straight) commun $15.00 Hooded Gray Sweatsh irt (zippere d; FRNY running-lambda logo on front and back) $14.00 running- lambda logo on back only) Hooded Gray Sweatsh irt (pullover; FRNY $ 7.00 Gray Sweat T-8hirt (FRNY running- lambda logo in burgundy) $ 8.00 magenta ) Gray 50/50 Racing Singlet (FRNY running- lambda logo in black and $14.00 Nylon Racing Singlet (FRNY running- lambda logo in black) $ 6.00 burgundy on 100% cotton) White Tanktop (FRNY running- lambda logo in $ 8.00 (newly designed 3-color logo) Raspber ry or Turquoise T-8hirt $ 3.00 Gay Pride Run '82 T-8hirt (white with GPR'82 logo; collecto r's item) $ 3.00 Gay Pride Run '83 T-8hirt (white with GPR'83 logo; collecto r's item) Steve at a fun run. To purchase any of these items, write to FRNY, talk to Guy (278-8280), or see FRNY RUNNING GEAR FOR SALE and you'll get a discount at: STORES GIVE DISCOUNTS TO FRNY MEMBERS Flash your FRNY ID card 15% off shoes & running gear (1170 Third Ave., at 68th St., 249-2133) ATHLETIC ATTIC DAKOTA BOOTERY (185 MCBURNEY YMCA PRO RUNNER'S WORLD (275 SUPER RUNNERS SHOP 20% off all merchan dise Amsterd am Ave., at 68th St., 799-7360) 10% off all merchan dise; no tax SHOP (215 W. 23rd St., 741-9210) 10% off shoes & running gear Seventh Ave., 25th/26t h Sts., 691-2565) 89th St., 369-6010; (1337 Lexington Ave., corner 10% off shoes only 360 Amsterd am Ave., 77th/78t h Sts., 787-7665) merchan dise; no tax 10% off all VANDERBILT YMCA SPORT SHOP (224 E. 47th St., 755-2410) 10% off all merchan dise; no tax YMCA GYM STORE (CPW & 63rd St., 787-4400) WEST SIDE -6- � 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, 1984 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. 5 No. 4, April 1984 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 1984 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/3e225e3491ef61ba391561786cd045f5.pdf cb67826c03b6ce1e5aa2f37715205012 PDF Text Text FRONT RUNNERS NY BOX 363, VILLAGE STATION, NEW YORK, NY 10014 September 1984 FRONT RUNNERS NY NEWSLE'rfkR VoL V, No. id PROM STEVE GERBEN With summer vacations behind us, it's time to get back into the swing of things. As you can see by the number of events we have planned for the coming months, it's going to be a busy time. We'll be leading things off with our Meet-the-Membership Run &: Picnic on Sep~ 15o This will be a great opportunity for all of our new members, as well as our inactive members, to begin to get involved in the club, so let's all get the fall season off to a great start by coming out on the 15th and enjoying the day with FRNY. MEET-THE-MEMBERSHIP. RUN &: PICNIC Saturday, Sept. 15, is the date for our Meet-the-Membership Run in Central Park. We'll meet at 10 AM at Tavern on the Green, where we'll stash our feedbags; after the run we'll picnic in the Sheep Meadow. For this run we'll break down into groups of 5-10 and run 1-6 miles, at various paces, with a captain leading each group. For those who've been shy about coming out to our regular fun runs, this will be a great way to break the ice and meet your fellow members (and their friends and/or lovers). So come on out - and bring a friend of your own along. Those who are injured or indisposed to running that day will still be welcome at the picnic (11 AM). WEEKEND IN BOSTON We'll be leaving for our Boston weekend on Friday Sept. 21, and returning on Sunday night, the 23rd. The bus will leave from the corner of Hudson &: Christopher Sts. at 6 PM and make a second pickup at CPW &: 72nd St. at 6:30. The cost is $30 per person, and reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis, in order of receipt of payment. Accommodations will be with the Boston FRs, so talk to Tom Cook (535-7570) about arrangements. A number of running and social activities are planned, so it should be a great weekend. We still talk about our trip there 2 years ago. BENEFIT RUN After counting the ballots at the business meeting on Aug. 22, the results gave a slight edge in favor of dividing the proceeds from our Benefit Run among different organizations. After some discussion, it was decided not to limit the proceeds to 3 or 4 organizations, but to include all 8 that were listed on the ballot. Sponsors and runners thus can decide which organizations they'd like to support, and either concentrate on a favorite or donate to several. All checks will be made out directly to the organizations; this will save us the considerable effort of having the money go through our account and then having to issue FRNY checks to the organizations. The run will take place in Central Park on Saturday, Oct. 13. We'll meet at 10 AM at Tavern on the Green, and after the run we'll picnic in the Sheep Meadow (eating without running will be allowed: pledge per bite). Enclosed with this mailing is a Sponsor Pledge Form giving details of the run; please read it carefully. Let's all show that we're concerned, caring members of our community by taking part in this event. FIFTH ANNIVERSARY/PREMARATHON PARTY In October we'll be celebrating the fifth anniversary of FRNY, as well as giving a rousing sendoff to our members who are running in the NYC Marathon, with our traditional carbo-loading dinner party at the Community Center on Friday, Oct. 26, at 7:30 PM. This will be yet another bring-a-dish affair. Watch for full details in the October newsletter. DESIGNER ALERT Remember, the deadline for submitting a design for our Fifth Anniversary Commemorative T-shirt is Sept. 10. Please submit your design(s) to Jon Livingston (222-2478) by that date for evaluation by the FRNY Design Committee. The committee will present its recommendations at the September business meeting, at which time a vote will be taken to select the most popular design. NYC MARATHON Those who aren't running in this greatest of all running events can still participate by helping out at "our" water station on Sunday, Oct. 28. Once again FRNY will be in charge of the station at the 24-mile mark, which is in Central Park behind the Met Museum. Dave Weir has volunteered to be in charge, so talk to him or Guy if you'd like to help out (of course, friends are welcome). If you prefer to help out at the finish line, or any other area, talk to Guy (718-278-8280). �BUSINESS MEETINGS With Leo cooking for the August business meeting, 40+ FRs must have fasted since at least breakfast to consume the mounds of "Blue Ribbon Prize-Winningrv recipes gulped down. In equally quick order, the business at hand was addressed. In fiscal matters, the preliminary internal control suggestions of the Finance Committee were given, and the unpleasant news was reported thet the New York State Department of Taxation has denied us exemption from sales tax. (This last issue will be appealed to the Sales Tax Board.) Comments of note during the announcement of upcoming activities included informing Tom Cook of one's preferences - well, maybe intentions - for Boston sleeping arrangements; Joyce Wendell's wonderful "Democracy in Action" suggestion for the mechanics of our Benefit Run; bringing a platter rather than a dish - we've plenty of that - to the Fifth AnniversaryiPremarathon Party; and having our costume party on the last Wednesday of October because, as Leo Boneau said, "Who wants to get dressed up in drag after Halloween?" I I I If you desire input on these momentous decisions; if you crave a fun time with fellow club members; if you want to hear and query our special guest, NYFR Gary Stefanick, who'll speak on chiropractic and running injuries - join us at next month's business meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 26, at 9 PM after the run and dinner, at the home of Greg Strahm, distinguished proprietor of Cinderfella's Cleaning Service his place had better be positively shining - at 252 W. 76 St., f2A ($1 chip-in as usual). -Richard Walker FINANCE COMMITTEE Rick Buckheit, Jeffrey Guasco, and Richard Walker met to discuss proposals to formalize financial controls for the club so that risk for the membership, officers, and directors is minimized. Several preliminary suggestions in the areas of expenditure approvals, disbursements approvals, and cash receipts will be further considered and presented to the Board and the membership as soon as practicably possible. If you're interested in joining this committee, contact Richard Walker. INTERNATIONAL MARCH FOR LESBIAN &: GAY FREEDOM The march, which is scheduled to coincide with the opening of the UN Genera!Kssembly;-wnr step oft at noon on Sunday, Sept. 30, from Sheridan Square and proceed to the UN, where a rally will take place. If you'd like to participate in these events with other NYFRs, meet at Sheridan Square at 11:30 AM and look for the FRNY banner. FR'S VISIT BROOKLYN On Sunday, Aug. 19, a small but intrepid group of FRs made their way out to Coney Island for the start of our monthly long run, this time the Brooklyn Bypass. The group made its way along Ocean Parkway, cheered on by Joe Piliero's sister, who managed to appear at several points along the route. The run ended at the home of FRs Bob Bijesse and Steve Herbert, who'd prepared an elaborate brunch. Thanks to Bob & Steve for being such gracious hosts, and special thanks to John Koulous, who managed to attract all the bees. DffiECTORY SUPPLEMENT SUPPLEMENT Due to computer error, a number of new members were omitted from the Directory Supplement sent out last month. Included with this mailing is a page with those members included, which can be added to your Supplement. Our apologies for the mixup. SUNDAY RUNS Although our Tuesday and Thursday evening runs were a flop, we don't give up easily. Due to popular demand, we're going to try a regular Sunday morning run, meeting at 11 AM at Tavern on the Green. These runs will be informal (Steve won't be there with his whistle), and distance and direction will be up to those who show up. These runs are not meant to take the place of our official Sunday runs and are suspended on those Sundays when we have a special run scheduled. HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN DINNER On Wednesday, Oct. 10, the HRCF will hold its third annual fundraising dinner at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel to raise money for candidates who support our community. Tickets are $200 per person. FRNY will again have a table at this important ev~nt. You can use the reservation form in the flyer enclosed with this mailing. Be sure to write "Front Runners NY" in the space for affiliation if you want to be seated with other FRs at the club's table. GMHC BENEFIT The NYC Gay Men's Chorus is presenting a benefit concert with orchestra for the Gay Men's Health Crisis (GMHC) on Friday, Sept. 28, and Saturday, Sept. 29, at 8 PM. The program includes Cherubini's "Requiem in D Minor" and Randall Thompson's "Testament of Freedom." The concert will be held in the 950-seat Performing Arts Center at Manhattan Community College, Chambers & Greenwich Sts. For ticket info and telephone charge orders, call GMHC at 807-7035. -2- �FLEET FOOT ADVENTURES TOURS PRESENTS THE NEW JERSEY TOUR DE FARCE, OR THE HOBOKEN HOBBLE, SUNDAY, SEPT. 30 A 14-mile, 7-city, all-inclusive tour of Central-North-Eastern New Jersey! Tour includes: baggage checking, open water stops, sightseeing, a homosexual breakfast, transfers to the New York bus ••• all taxes, tips, and visa arrangements. Extra: portage to and from New Jersey, and inoculations. Meet at the PATH station, Christopher St. between Hudson & Greenwich Sts., at 9 AM. Mile 1 - 9:30 AM. Meet outside PATH's Hoboken Station, corner of Hudson Pl. & River St. (see Old Ferry Docks - that's f-e-r-r-y). A car will be there to carry our bags. Mile 2 - See and smell the Maxwell House Coffee Plant from the outside ••• "Good to the last drop.Y'I Mile 3 - The Viaduct • • • vy-not? • • • and Dykes Lumber • • • no words a.re good enough. Mile 4 - The Lincoln Tunnel ••• from the Jersey side. Climbing the Palisades ••• no cable car, folks. Mile 5 Mile 6 - The Palisades ••• on a clear day you can see Manhattan. Mile 7 - The posh co-ops of Weehawken ••• photos not permitted. Mile 8 Mile 9 At leisure ••• there'll be plenty of leisure suits. - North Hudson Park ••• flora, fauna, and Boggi Courts. Mile 10 - A White Castle ••• Jersey gives you her best. Mile 11 - Fairview Avenue ••• "down" will be redefined. Mile 12 - A Channel Home Center ••• you've heard of them, now see for yourself. Mile 13 - Broad Avenue shopping district ••• Ridge Field and Palisades Park are the home of the boutique. Mile 14 - A Farewell Homosexual Breakfast ••• presented by the toast of Leonia, John Delves. If you can come, R.S.V.P. to Howard Kessler (h: 873-0517) or John Delves (h: 201-461-6598; w: 212725-7080). -Howard Kessler SPECIAL EVENTS CALENDAR Meet-the-Membership Run & Picnic Weekend in Boston Monthly Business Meeting Hoboken Hobble Long Run Human Rights Campaign Fund Dinner Benefit Run Fifth Anniversary/Premarathon Party NYC Marathon Halloween Party Holiday Party Annual Meeting Saturday Friday Wednesday Sunday Wednesday Saturday Friday Sunday Wednesday Saturday Wednesday -3- 9/15 9/21 9/26 9/30 10/10 10/13 10/26 10/28 10/31 12/15 12/19 10:00 6:00 9:00 9:00 7:30 10:00 7:30 10:30 AM PM PM AM PM AM PM AM 8:00 PM 9:00 PM 8:00 PM �RUN TO THE CAPE With so many of the NYFRs announcing their vacation plans to Provincetownp noted homosexual gathering spot on "Old Cape Cod" (a note of deference here for Old Patti Page), I knew I had no excuses on why I shouldn't run on vacation. All hopes of sleeping late on a daily basis were crashed when we noted Front Runners Chicago T~shirts sprinkled around Tea(se) Dance at the Boat Slip. Word was out; we were to have an all-cities Front Runners fun run on the following Saturday. I new back to NYC expressly to receive instruction from Steve on how to blow the start whistle and deliver announcements. I of course balked at lugging back his straw bag of FRNY T-shirts to sell. At the heinously early hour of 9 AM on Saturday, 6 NYFRs, 3 CFRs, and 1 guest gathered at Pilgrim Monument for the start. Promptly at 9:05, given the usual grace period, out we trotted for a jog down Commercial Street, out and back to Herring Cove, and a second pass through town (this time, fortunately, enough homosexuals of both genders were awake and on the streets to give a few whistles). Given that there are no Greek coffee shops in Provincetown, we showered and reconvened at a respectable breakfast spot in town, wolfing down tons of calories for our labors. -Richard Walker FRNY RUNNING GEAR FOR SALE Unisex items are sold by FRNY for the benefit of the club treasury. In addition to being useful clothing, our personalized tops carry the message of running and camaraderie to the gay & lesbian (& straight) communities. Choose from the following items: Hooded Gray Sweatshirt (zippered; FRNY running-lambda logo on front and back) Hooded Gray Sweatshirt (pullover; FRNY running-lambda logo on back only) $15.00 Gray Sweat T-Shirt (FRNY running-lambda logo in burgundy) $ 7.00 Gray 50/50 Racing Singlet (FRNY running-lambda logo in black and magenta) Nylon Racing Singlet (FRNY running-lambda logo in black and magenta) $ 8.00 White Tanktop (FRNY running-lambda logo in burgundy on 100% cotton) $ 6.00 Raspberry or Turquoise T-Shirt (3-color logo) $ 8.00 $14.00 $14.00 $ 8.00 Red, Black, or Royal Blue Tanktop (checkerboard-design logo) Gay Pride Run '82, '83, & '84 T-Shirts (white with GPR'82 logo; collector's items) $ 3.00 To purchase any of these items, write to FRNY, talk to Guy (278-8280), or see Steve at any fun run. When ordering by mail, please add $2 for shirts & $3 for sweatshirts to cover postage & handling. STORES GIVE DISCOUNTS TO FRNY MEMBERS Flash your FRNY ID card and you'll get a discount at: ATHLETIC ATTIC (1170 Third Ave., at 68th St., 249-2133) ATHLETIC COMPLEX (121 w. 20th St., 206-1470) 15% off shoes & running gear $50 discount off charter membership DAKOTA BOOTERY (185 Amsterdam Ave., at 68th St., 799-7360) MCBURNEY YMCA PRO SHOP (215 W. 23rd St., 741-9210) 20% off all merchandise 10% off all merchandise; no tax 10% off shoes & running gear RUNNER'S WORLD (275 Seventh Ave., 25th/26th Sts., 691-2565) SUPER RUNNERS SHOP (1337 Lexington Ave., corner 89th St., 369-6010; 10% off shoes only 360 Amsterdam Ave., 77th/78th Sts., 787-7665) VANDERBILT YMCA SPORT SHOP (224 E. 47th St., 755-2410) WEST SIDE YMCA GYM STORE (CPW & 63rd St., 787-4400) -4- 10% off all merchandise; no tax 10% off all merchandise; no tax �BEACH BLANKET BINGO: THE SEQUEL Frankie Avalon and Annette Funicello, eat your hearts out. Our Jones Beach reprise on Aug. 26 was supremely successful. The glorious weather was complemented only by the beautiful scenery: a multitude of gay and lesbian bodies undulating in the sun. Individuals, 2-somes, and 3-somes arrived by various modes and, typically, at staggered times. Tim Carroll traveled from the Isl. of Man. by a most novel method - a bicycle (which, from looking at his long, luscious legs, is a worthwhile modus transportandi, this writer might suggest to the rest of the club). The group set up camp (beachfront property, of course) with a perimeter of reeds accented with mauve fringe, an area very tastefully decorated by R. Walker & Co. The encampment had a later addition of a service porch designed by Howard Kessler where refreshments were kept cool and unexposed. The floor was covered with a fine selection of beach blankets and towels, most notably that of Bill Dolan, which was a rare artifact from his Egyptian period. Surely, Bill, you have things from even earlier eras. The FRs and friends settled into a contented afternoon of sun, fun, and fastasy - particularly Stan Scott, fantasizing about large thighs until he was awakened by a chorus of "You blew it." Some within our little enclave lathered up to protect their delicate skin from the wrinkling rays of Mother Sol, especially Bruce Bates, who painted himself like a Victorian tart. Luncheon was celebrated with a variety of sodas, sandwiches, and vegetables; however, in keeping with Upper East Side Republicanism, Jeffrey Guasco proceeded to dine on cold beef, cucumbers, and champagne, served on ironstone place-settings depicting British castles, of course. Later we frolicked in the water, some to the sensation of nudity in the surf and salt, some trying desperately to preserve their skin for time. One unfortunate incident, courtesy of Bruce and Howard, was the oil slick that developed, almost resulting in the closure of the Eastern Coastline. Open auditions netted a chorus line of 6 mermen (mergirls?) clearly delighted to demonstrate their love of water sports, putting Esther Williams to shame. Eventually, alas, belongings were gathered and we headed home. - J .G. NEWSLETTER CONTRIBUTIONS The FRNY Newsletter is composed of articles written by members of the club. Participation is very welcome and beneficial to everyone. Submit your pieces to any officer, but please do it as early in the month as possible, preferably before the business meeting. SATURDAY CLINICS will continue, weather permitting. Remember: we meet at the same location as the regular fun run, but at 9:45, so that runners in both groups can have brunch together. Schedule: Sept. 8 Sept. 15 Sept. 22 Sept. 29 - 72nd St. & Riverside Dr. - Sprinters' exercises with 220s on the track No Class - FRNY Meet-the-Membership Run & Picnic (Central Park) Whoops! NYFRs visiting Boston FRs 72nd St. & Riverside Dr. - Hills (north of the boats) Oct. 6 Oct. 13 72nd St. & Riverside Dr. - F artlek (Swedish for "speed play"); course to be decided Tavern on the Green - Rolling hills (small), south end of Sheep Meadow - THURSDAY CLINICS started on Aug. 16. If interested, see or call Guy for a schedule - you can start anytime. Right now we're gearing the workouts toward the NYC Marathon by doing longer distances and more reps (but you don't have to be doing the Marathon to take part; classes will benefit everybody's personal running and/or racing). Reps done at an even pace (within a few seconds either way) will improve your race times, as Bob McCormack and Bob· Richert have been discovering. One thing to keep in mind when doing speed workouts: in hot, humid weather you may not notice much improvement, but when the cooler weather comes, you'll feel the results. -Guy (718-278-8280) RACETRACKS August was vacation time and fun-run season for our club racers, as those of us who weren't preoccupied with heavy marathon training traveled to country races or beat the summer blahs in our own backyard, Central Park. Special congratulations to Chuck Kates for entering the fold with his first race, the Corporate Challenge on Aug. 7, and to Bob McCormack and Rob Wintemute for steady improvement. Welcome back to the Race Results page to the More team for their winning swim-run combination.-Dan Del Monte -5- �RACE RESULTS To be sure of having your race results printed in the Newsletter, contact Dan Del Monte, c/o FRN Y~ or call 496-7662 before the business meeting of each month (see Schedule of Runs for date). -D.D.M. Bob McCormack* Thomas Cannon Bill Toner Emily Blake CONVERSE HANDICAP 5K Eisenhower Park, 8/1 SEASON FINALE 5K Flushing Meadow, 8/3 DIET PEPSI lOK Ft. Lee-Inwood, 7/1 37:10 50:48 53:39 65:52 22:22 Carolyn Lipscomb 5TH AVENUE MILE QU ALIPIER, Central Park, 8/ 11 Rob Wintemute• 14:50 Stan More <!-mile swim) 44:50 Muriel More (5-m ile run) (1st, combined ages 80+) SUMMER BLAHS 4-MILER Central Park, 8/4 Inger-Jo Berger (1st, 40-49ers) 23:10 23:23 26:30 26:56 28:2 2 29:02 31:30 Fred Vega Sue Foster Rob Wintemute Andy Carlos Andy Khoo George Schlein Inger-Jo Berger FT. ADAMS ROAD RACE Newport, RI, 8/4 (7 mi.) 1:34:47 Bob Richert• 57:27 MEDIA CHALLENGE Central Park, 8/22 (3.5 mi.) PROVIDENCE HERITAGE RUN, RI, 7/29 (5.3 mi.) Lenore Beaky Micky Zacuto CORPORATE CHALLENGE #3, Central Park, 8/ 4 Rick Buckheit Patrick Barker Lee Graham Chuck Kates 19:27 22:30 23 ~ 00 28:59 EISENHOWER PK. 5-MILER East Meadow, LI, 7/29 Inger-Jo Berger (1 st, 40-49ers) 38:30 48:58 TROMPTON RUN DeRuyter, NY, 8/9 (13.1 mi.?) Lenore Beaky 23:19 5:11 SYRACUSE CHARGERS RUN & SWIM, Jamesville, NY, 7/21 EISENHOWER PARK 10K East Meadow, LI, 7/22 Inger-Jo Berger (2nd overall) 20:53 Marty Perl 41:14 46:24 2- MILE LUNCH RUN Central Park, 8/15 Dan Del Monte Andy Carlos George Schlein* Chuck Kates Inger-Jo Berger• HOAN BRIDGE FUN RUN 5K Milwaukee, 8/18 Bob Richert *Personal Record SEPTEMBER RACES In NYC: Celebrate the Finish! - Sat., 9/8, Prospect Park, Brooklyn, 5 mi. Mazola Shapeup - Sun., 9/16, Central Park, lOK Fifth Avenue Mile (invitational) - Sat., 9/22; spectator event, Fifth Ave. & 86th St. Avon Women's Half-Marathon - Sat., 9/29, Central Park, 13.1 mi. Outside NYC: Philadelphia Distance Run - Sun., 9/16, 13.1 mi. (team scoring) Blue Hill Challenge 10K - Sun., 9/30, Rockland County (team scoring) -6- 12 ~22 12:27 13:12 14: 58 15:45 32:29 � 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, 1984 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. 5 No. 9, September 1984 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 1984 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/498872c5f036cfb99ee4e79b923f1753.pdf e4932d9ed38370c425c420ab4ff79ff2 PDF Text Text FRONT RUNNERS NY BOX 363, VILLAGE STATION, NEW YORK, NY 10014 June 1984 FRONT RUNNERS NY NEWSLETTER VoL V, No. 6 FROM STEVE GERBEN In spite of early-morning showers and threatening skies, about 120 FRs and friends turned out for the Meet-the-Membership Run & Picnic on Saturday, May 12, in Central Park. The idea behind this run was to encourage our inactive members to come out and get involved in club activities, and, judging by the many new faces, we succeeded. The group divided into smaller subgroups, running distances of 1-6 miles at various paces, each led by a captain. After the run we settled down for a picnic that, unfortunately, got rained out after about half an hour. Poor weather and the subsequent less-than-expected turnout notwithstanding, the day was a great success. We succeeded in showing many of our inactive members and new members what the club membership and activities are like, and for those of you who were daunted by the weather, we strongly urge you to come to another run in the future. FRNY offers a great variety of running and social activities and you should take full advantage of your membership by taking part. Special thanks to those members who served as group captains. We look forward to seeing everybody at forthcoming events. NEW BOARD MEMBER NAMED Mary Tomi~h vacancy on the Board of Directors. Thanks to indicated their willingness to serve on the Board. the Board meetings by making Steve disappear, so has been appointed Director at Large to fill the Bob Brins, Jeff Guasco, & Marty · King, who also Magic Mary will practice prestidigitation to shorten her addition to the Board is most welcome indeed. GAY PRIDE RUN With less than a month to go before Gay Pride Run '84, final arrangements are being made. Trophies and numbers have been ordered, sample T-shirts are being produced, and arrangements with NYRRC and the Parks Dept. are being finalized. However, a lot of hard work remains. FRs who've agreed to contact contributors and sponsors for the PROGRAM should finish that up and call Joel Ifcher (678-4386) immediately so we can meet the printing deadline. Members who want to make CONTRIBUTIONS should do so now. (We haven't yet met last year's goal.) We are extremely short of race-day VOLUNTEERS (see below), and we also need help on Thursday night before the race to prepare for registration, and on Friday for registration. Call me (677-5106) if you can help. Also, every weekend afternoon in June (weather permitting) we'll have a table on Christopher St. (north side, west of Greenwich St.) to distribute race applications and club info. Please plan to spend an afternoon with us; contact Steve Gerben to tell him you can help. Also, we're still looking for a van and video equipment to use on race day. Let me know if you have access to either. Finally, if you plan to run the race, SEND IN THOSE APPLICATIONS. -Jim Schmidt, GPR'84 Race Director RACE VOLUNTEERS To all the volunteers who worked the L'eggs Mini Tuneup, thanks from Marilyn, Jane, & Race Director Raleigh of NYRRC for a job well done. Plus special thanks from me. We were understaffed but pulled off a very smooth race. As you know, you didn't have time to think you just had to act on your own judgment to get the runners through. Thanks again to all of you, but please don't rest on your laurels: Would all NYFRs please step forward and support your club by volunteering your time for GPR'84. We need 120 people, and to date we have nowhere near that number. Maybe your friends would like to help; ask them! Keep in mind that volunteers receive a special version of the GPR'84 T-shirt and are eligible for the prize drawing after the race. I realize I overdo my dedication to FRNY and my duties, and I'm always pushing for volunteers, but I'm out there for you. Also, be sure to get shirts, jackets, or whatever NYRRC gives out at the races you work. I'm still on top of getting 5 jackets due us for our turnout at the Meadowlands, and most recently I was told there wouldn't be any shirts for us at the Mini Tuneup; but I pushed and got us what we'd requested. Volunteering can be exciting and a lot of fun- come out and see! -Guy (278-8280) ACCOMMODATIONS NEEDED Friday evening, June 22, will see the arrival of large groups of DC, Boston, and Houston FRs who are coming in as our guests for the weekend. If you'd like to provide bedding for a visiting FR (or 2 or 3) call Tom Cook (535-7570) and discuss what you have to offer. �. .... On Saturday evening, June 23, we'll be celebrating and socializing with our friends and fellow runners at our postrace disco party at Tory's, 119 E. 27 St., starting at 9 PM. Admission is free by showing your FR membership card or GPR'84 race number, and one free drink is included. Admission for friends is $10 and includes 2 free drinks. We'll have a private room from 9 to 11 PM to socialize, and dancing will be continuous from 9. Come on, let's make this a fitting celebration for our race and for Pride Day. Besides, this is the best chance to get to know fellow competitors! GPR'84 PARTY GAY PRIDE SPORTS DAY In addition to our own race on Saturday, June 23, several other sports activities in Central Park have been planned for that day by gay/lesbian organizations. The Ramblers Soccer Club will follow GPR'84 with a picnic in The Ramble around noon, along with some New Games organized by Sundance Outdoor Adventure Society. At 1:00 the MCAA Volleyball League Tournament will begin on the Great Lawn, behind Field #3, and at 3:00 the MCAA Big Apple Softball League will be having their annual duel with the NYC Police Dept. team on the Great Lawn, Field #6. Bring a picnic lunch to the race and stay to spend the day with other gay/lesbian sports groups. MARCH, RALLY, & FESTIVAL Next morning, Sunday, June 24, is Gay & Lesbian Pride Day, and FRNY will again be participating in the day's activities. The march steps off at noon from Columbus Circle (59th St. & CPW /8th Ave.) and goes downtown via Fifth Ave. to the rally site on West St. We'll again be marching as a group, carrying our START banner from the race, and you can further identify yourself as a FR by wearing a club shirt. We'll also have a table at the Christopher St. Festival, in front of Two Potato Restaurant (just west of Greenwich St.), where we'll distribute club literature and sell club shirts. Volunteers are needed to help out at the table. Hours are from around noon to about 9 PM, so come down anytime and stay as long as you like. This is the weekend of the year for the NYC gay and lesbian community; come share it with all of your friends in FRNY. COMMUNITY SERVICES CENTER GARDEN PARTY On Monday, June 18, from 6 to 10 PM, the Lesbian & Gay Community Services Center will be holding its first fundraiser at the Center, 208 W. 13th St. Tickets are $60 and entitle you to a buffet dinner and entertainment. Community organizations have been invited to send representatives, and FRNY will have an information table. This is our Center, so come out and show your support by attending. See Steve Gerben for tickets or more info. ADDmONAL SPEED WORKOUTS Thurs. clinics continue, but we'll add Saturdays as of June 30, meeting at the fun run locations but at 9:45 so those who attend these 75-min. speed clinics can brunch with everybody. On June 30 we'll do 220s on the 72nd & Riverside track; on July 7 we'll do knee lifts with arm drive on the hill going down along the river at 72nd & Riverside. -Guy (278-8280) Just as light rain began to fall, the last of 40 FRs boarded our personal motor coach at Sheridan Square, marking the start of our DC weekend. En route the group feasted on a rolling banquet of deli sandwiches, picnic fare, wine, cheeses, and even Chinese food (Bill Dolan, with chopsticks). On schedule, despite a brief delay at a truck stop in northern Maryland, we arrived at DuPont Circle and were greeted by 20 of our DCFR counterparts. After a brief welcome we marched, in the company of our hosts, into the Washington darkness. On Saturday morning we gathered in Georgetown for our usual fun run along the canal. At the end of the run we were treated to water and oranges - a welcome relief for the season's first warm-weather exercise. That afternoon FRs were spotted everywhere taking in the sights. At night the NY & DC clubs met for cocktails and dinner, followed by some brief remarks by the president of the DCFRs and a (brief?) response by our own Prez Gerben. Even given the length of Steve's remarks, there remained a few Saturday moments for the adventurous to explore some of Washington's nightspots. Surprisingly, nearly everyone appeared the next morning for the 8:30 AM start of the lOK Capitol Hill Classic. More than 20 ran in the heavy rain, and another half-dozen cheered the joint clubs on from various points along the route. Obviously the biggest team contingent in the race, the overwhelming FR presence caused the race announcer to remark that our team "came all the way down from New York for this race!" The race was followed by (what else!) brunch and another afternoon of sightseeing. This time, however, indoor sights were the rule as the rain continued. Sadly, our weekend ended early Sunday evening at our DuPont Circle rendezvous when conductor Richard Walker sounded "All aboard!" Thanks to our uninformed but stubborn driver, we were treated to an unexpected and prolonged bus tour of DC before we finally departed for NY. After a subdued return trip we arrived safely home, a bit weary, glad to be back and happy for the time we spent with our new friends in Washington. -Jim Schmidt WASffiNGTON TRIP -2- �BUSINESS MEETINGS Threats of rain may keep some of us from running, but not away from the camaraderie (and dry environment) of the FR business meeting. And those who attended the May meeting were greeted by a marvelous array of home-baked cookies and brownies, prepared by Joel Ifcher and his son Jonn. (This writer's culinary talents are limited to washing dishes and high praise for the preparers of his meals.) Sweet teeth satisfied, the 35 or so FRs settled down to the business of committee reports, announcements, and general wisecracking. The announcement that the Houston FR club is sending 10 members to GPR'84 brought hosts volunteering so quickly that one would have thought their apartment entrances would soon be replaced with swinging saloon doors. Ah, the American cowboy image prevails. Any cowgirls down there for our women members? In remarkably quick order, committee chairpersons reported on progress and the need for volunteers and/or money. In regard to soliciting ads for the race program, Joel remarked we had "our members patrolling the streets for possibilities" - for advertisers, of course. When Race Director Jim Schmidt reported that fleet-footed Sue Foster "gets bigger ones," we were assured he was referring to her collection of GPR first-place trophies. Prez Steve Gerben unveiled the display racks for our new FRNY brochure and asked members to place them in gyms, gay-related stores, and bars they frequent. Upon seeing the cover of the brochure (a close-up of a runner's torso and legs), one member quietly inquired if it was of the "scratch 'n' sniff" variety. And at long last, the FRNY slide show, complete with dynamic music and narration, was premiered to the membership, receiving praising responses. Now, if you know of a group at which we can use this slide show to talk about our club, please let Bill Dolan or Connie Knapp know. I I I Join us for the next meeting on June 20 at 9:00 PM (after the fun run and dinner) at Sue Foster's, 101 w. 81 St., #714 ($1 chip-in). If you're not there, you won't know what you're missing. After all, decency doesn't allow me to report everything. -Richard Walker WEST SIDE GLORY From Inwood to the Battery, a small but hardy group of FRs made the 15-mile trek along Manhattan's West Side. The sole female participant was Debbie White, who drove the lead car with our reward for such an arduous task- lunch. The weather was warm, with clouds that broke up into glorious sunshine at the end of the run. After some initial water sports the group began to climb the hill into Inwood Park, only to be met by a group of spectators asking if straight guys could join us. At 72nd St. we encountered Bob Buckley, who informed us that George Schlein had gone ahead. When we finally got to the Battery he'd already devoured his lunch. Meanwhile Debbie was driving all over the West Side at Tom Records' request looking for Guy, who'd hopped a subway and got to the Battery before the rest of us. After a leisurely meal sitting on the lawn in the sun and listening to the salsa version of "Beat It," the group broke up. I'm sure no one's trip home was as exciting as the ride in Tom's car, with "The Magic Flute" blaring in one ear and Guy in the other. -Dave Mose SPECIAL RUN A SCRAMBLE TO THE RAMBLE Gay Pride Run gives us much to do, So we only have one fun run planned for you; In June we'll be busy with race plans, But in July we'll go to Jones Beach to work on our tans. This run is scheduled for the lOth of June. Let's hope it's nice, and no monsoon. Tavem on the Green is the place to meet; Dress lightly because there may be some heat. Bring a bag and food to eat, We'll picnic after the nm and rest our feet. Now all I have to tell you is the time: We'll meet at ten, and this is the end of the rhyme. -Debbie White SeYMouR BisH, tlM Hu f\~T PAf\eNTo of Lesf)iANS A~C GAYS, CoMPLeTes TJ,e l<f83 GAY ~iDe RuN oN MARcH 16\ J~a4. (~ .. 9~_,.,'1~) "ihe uubi LANT 5e)"HoCJf\. SAYS «-THis is WI\AT . BeiNG Q, PAR.eNT or Lese>iANS ~ GAYs i~ ALL Af>OUT J -3- , (from Christopher Street magazine) �DISCOVERY The best thing I ever did to improve my running and meet interesting, positive, and enthusiastic people was to wake up at 9 AM one summer Saturday morning and trot over to Central Park to introduce myself to the members of FRNY. I was scared yet full of anticipation. I knew it was time to get involved, to be active in some way in the gay community. It was time to let myself belong, to be more aware of what I could contribute, and to see what I might get back in return. Going to discos every Saturday night or an occasional bar was fun, but that fun feeling lasted only as long as I was there. It was time to concentrate on life rather than lifestyle: I discovered through FRNY there's lots more to life. I found a jewel and I'm not talking rhinestones, dear friends, when I found FRNY. I now have something that educates me in the sport of running. FRs are coaches, marathoners, novice runners, and friends. They're from every walk of life and every age group. Each runner is a welcoming committee and ready to answer questions about racing, medical problems, running techniques, and diet. They're just what the therapist ordered - active, healthy, enthusiastic, positive people. They're fun loving, concerned, and productive, and if the whole is equal to the sum of its parts, then not only does the gay community have something valuable and vital, but so does NYC. After runs on Wednesday nights and Saturday mornings, new friendships continue to develop. Here I am in a room full of gay men and lesbian runners and I'm having a great time without the use of drugs, alcohol, or a dark corner. This is where stories are told, movies and plays are critiqued, gay activities are planned, and information is exchanged. Strangers are becoming running buddies who'll be seen again the following week. What's so nice about FRNY is the down-home feeling of family and the sense of contentment and self-satisfaction I haven't experienced in a long time. I belong. I'm finding myself voting on T-shirt designs, group contributions to gay organizations, and other important decisions. I'm volunteering my help on races, participating in team events, and even signing a get-well card to a hospitalized fellow member. Through the group, I've met doctors, political activists, bankers, fathers, and artists. I've met regulars from Queens and New Jersey, and visiting runners from Los Angeles, Boston, and DC. I've come to know many more lesbians and have had the opportunity to exchange with them information and jokes about lovers and "other" gay experiences. I've come to see how alike gay men and lesbians truly are. We are all one. I once read that a good life is the balance of mind, body, and soul. Front Runners NY is helping me attain this balance. I've discovered I'm running in the right direction after all. -Leo Boneau with Joseph Criscione WHAT BECOMES A LEGEND MOST? (8-MINUTE MILES), OR A TALE OF 3 PARKS It's been rumored that there's life in other boros; NY is more than Manhattan. Having sampled 3 !-marathons recently (Brooklyn, Queens, & Nassau), I can report . that life and running do go on elsewhere than Central Park. Brooklyn's is very ethnic: through Flatbush we experience multiplicity; returning by way of Brooklyn College we end in a smaller version of Central Park, also a creation of Olmsted and Vaux, Prospect Park. Queens is hillier, using as a base of operations McNeil Park in College Point; the Whitestone Bridge looms over it all. The neighborhood is very homogeneous and sleepy. The statement on the prospectus "Be cheered by thousands of spectators!" is pure hype. Eisenhower Park, in Nassau, is so new that it's not on my 25-year-old car map. It's a grander and better maintained version of Flushing Meadow - immaculately kept, trees of uniform height, pristine, and complete with a field house, locker rooms, and showers. As I enter I hear suburban talk, mostly about wives and children. (Dorothy returns to Kansas.) The people are friendly and I see my competition: men in their 50s and 60s who've been through countless races together, sharing the curious bond of running, ultimately an individual sport. One wears a T-shirt: "You've been passed by Grandpa Leo." The day is ominous a break in the deluge that is our spring. Outside I'm greeted by a legend, the doyenne of FR racing, Inger Berger. I'm in the big leagues now. We begin together, making a pact to go an 8!-minute pace, which Inger quickly abrogates as we settle in at 8. A flight of geese honks us on. Inger has her own cheering section for encouragement. For me, all races are a small death, with predictable phases: 1) the bright dawn of the morning, eager for the chase; 2) the postbeginning phase, as the novelty wears thin; 3) the tough middle part as discouragement over what remains sets in; 4) the depressing point before the final miles - resolutions of "never again will I race" are common; 5) the pain and promise of the final miles; 6) the agony and ecstasy of the ending; 7) the finish line and redemption (new hope) that follows; resolutions of never again racing are forgotten. Inger and I are at 11 miles; someone yells that she's the second woman, but another has the audacity to pass us. I observe the gentle person by me transmogrify into a Valkyrie as she takes out to pass the other woman. The pace quickens and I find myself failing as Inger-Brunhild and competition slug it out. I'm in the dying phase when I come upon a 14-year-old who gasps that he, too, is dying: as this is his first !-marathon, he hasn't had any water and his muscles are in spasm. I offer encouragement (anything to divert myself from my own agony - racing is a major assault on the body), the kid gasps, we stagger past mile 13, he sees the finish line and his father, kicks hard, and leaves me behind in the mud. I feel like I've been taken by the racing equivalent of the pool hustler. (We won't go into my history with hustlers.) The kid gets a trophy; Inger gets a trophy; I get stiff and go home. -Tom Records -4- �SPECIAL EVENTS CALENDAR Women's Brunch (Connie Knapp's) Scramble through the Ramble Fun Run Community Center Garden Party Monthly Business Meeting Gay Pride Run '84 Ramblers Soccer Club Picnic MCAA Volleyball League Tournament MCAA Softball League vs. Police Game Gay Pride Run '84 Party at Tory's Pride Day Fun Run Pride Day March &: Festival NYRRC Club Team Championships Race Saturday Sunday Monday Wednesday Saturday Saturday Saturday Saturday Saturday Sunday Sunday Saturday 6/2 6/10 6/18 6/20 6/23 6/23 6/23 6/23 6/23 6/24 6/24 7/7 12:00 10:00 6:00 9:00 9:30 12:00 1:00 3:00 9:00 10:00 12:00 9:00 N AM PM PM AM N PM PM PM AM N AM FRNY RUNNING GEAR FOR SALE Unisex items are sold by FRNY for the benefit of the club treasury. In addition to being useful clothing, our personalized tops carry the message of running and camaraderie to the gay &: lesbian (&: straight) communities. Choose from the following items: Hooded Gray Sweatshirt (zippered; FRNY running-lambda logo on front and back) $15.00 Hooded Gray Sweatshirt (pullover; FRNY running-lambda logo on back only) $14.00 Gray Sweat T-8hirt (FRNY running-lambda logo in burgundy) $ 7.00 Gray 50/50 Racing Singlet (FRNY running-lambda logo in black and magenta) $ . 8.00 Nylon Racing Singlet (FRNY running-lambda logo in black and magenta) $14.00 White Tanktop (FRNY running-lambda logo in burgundy on 100% cotton) $ 6.00 Raspberry or Turquoise T-8hirt (3-color logo) $ 8.00 Red, Black, or Royal Blue Tanktop (checkerboard-design logo) $ 8.00 Gay Pride Run '82 T-8hirt (white with GPR'82 logo; collector's item) $ 3.00 Gay Pride Run '83 T-8hirt (white with GPR'83 logo; collector's item) $ 3.00 STORES GIVE DISCOUNTS TO FRNY MEMBERS Flash your FRNY ID card and you'll get a discount at: ATHLETIC ATTIC (1170 Third Ave., at 68th St., 249-2133) 15% off shoes&: running gear ATHLETIC COMPLEX (121 W. 20th St., 206-1470) $50 discount off charter membership DAKOTA BOOTERY (185 Amsterdam Ave., at 68th St., 799-7360) 20% off all merchandise MCBURNEY YMCA PRO SHOP (215 W. 23rd St., 741-9210) 10% off all merchandise; no tax RUNNER'S WORLD (275 Seventh Ave., 25th/26th Sts., 691-2565) 10% off shoes &: running gear SUPER RUNNERS SHOP (1337 Lexington Ave., corner 89th St., 369-6010; 10% off shoes only 360 Amsterdam Ave., 77th/78th Sts., 787-7665) VANDERBILT YMCA SPORT SHOP (224 E. 47th St., 755-2410) 10% off all merchandise; no tax WEST SIDE YMCA GYM STORE (CPW &: 63rd St., 787-4400) 10% off all merchandise; no tax RACE TRACKS I'd like to encourage everyone to come to our race on June 23. The park will be beautiful, the runners will be beautiful, even the T-shirts will be beautiful! Speaking of T-shirts, you can earn one and be there for the festivities even if you don't run by helping out at the finish line and elsewhere. See you there. I Two weeks later NYRRC will host the annual Club Team Championships on July 7. This will be our big team event of the season, and all TAC teams will be well represented. I would recommend this 5-miler to anyone who likes to race; 8 teams will be awarded trophies in the men's and women's categories (5 trophies for Master's Men's &: Women's). Since the race is restricted to TAC teams, it's generally a small, fast field (fewer than 400 finishers in '83) and a good setting for a personal record. But the best reason to be there is to feel the special pleasure that comes from participating as part of a team, so join us at the 97th St. Field House in Central Park. See me for details and applications. I Steve Loga of Houston showed up at the Trevira Twosome to let us know that there are FRs everywhere, while 5 FRNY couples ran the sentimental-favorite, male/female-couples event. Many other FRs ran with non-FR partners and are listed individually in the Race Results. Joe Criscione showed improvement over the 10-mile course, while Bob McCormack and Sahli Cavallaro led the FR couples to the finish. I Thanks to the DCFRs for a great weekend and a good race. John Welch burned up the 10K course in an impressive time, under a drizzle with moderate temperatures. I Special Mentions: BRAVO, Sue Foster - 1st Place Overall, L'Eggs Mini Tuneup 5K! Congrats for continued improvement to Elin Posner at 5K, Inger Berger at 10 mi. and the !-marathon, and Rick Buckheit for a breakthrough in the marathon. Back from injuries and in the fast lane were Dave Mose, Bob Richert, and Des Kelly, all setting PRs around the area. -Danny D.M. NY NATIVE SPORTS PAGE Yes, all you sports fans, the NY Native has finally agreed to start a sports page, beginning Gay Pride Week. There'll be coverage of all NYC lesbian & gay sports events · & organizations, as well as other sports events of interest to the community. The new sports editor is none other than our own Dan Del Monte, so we're looking forward to some very interesting reading. -5- �RACE RESULTS To be sure of having your race results printed in the Newsletter, contact Dan Del Monte, c/o FRNY, or call 496-7662 before the business meeting of each month (see Schedule of Runs for date). -D.D.M. DEVELOPMENTAL RUN Central Park, 4/21 (6 mi.) OCEANSIDE ALIVE! Long Island, 4/29 (5 mi.) Greg Strahm+ Inger Berger (1st, Vets) 43:02 N.Y. STATE BAR ASSOC. RACE IPSA LOQUITUR Riverside Park, 4/27 (5K) Rob Wintemute 24:06 LONG ISLAND OCEAN RUN Jones Beach, 4/28 (10 mi.) Inger Berger* (2nd, Vets) 1:21:40 TREVIRA TWOSOME 10MILER, Central Park, 4/28 FRNY Couples Bob McCormack & 1:03:48 1:15:10 Sahli Cavallaro Marty King & 1:20:02 1:19:55 Randi Hacker 1:22:17 Tom Records & Sandy Greer . 1:22:20 Joe Criscione & 1:10:20 1:35:46 Emily Stedman Francis Brady & 1:23:51 1:30:55 Mary Tomich Other NYFRs Des Kelly John Killacky George Schlein Elin Posner Bryan McGreal Claudette Furlonge Joan Brown Greg Strahm Lenore Beaky 1:02:45 1:10:38 1:14:23 1:17:16 1:19:42 1:23:42 1:27:24 1:36:13 1:36:29 Houston FR Steve Loga 58:05 LAST STOP JUNCTION lOK Washington Hts., 4/29 Bob McCormack *Personal Record +First Race 40:42 39:43 AT&T SPIRIT OF AMERICA 5K, Central Park, 5/6 Sue Foster (3rd Overall) Des Kelly Daniel Ifcher* Frank Salamone 37:16 BRONX OLYMPIC CHAMPIONSHIPS, 5/9 (1 mi.) Daniel Ifcher 18:26 19:25 23:20 John Welch Bob McCormack Dave Weir Bill Dolan Joel Ifcher Joe Criscione Richard Walker Manny Gonzalez Bob Richert M·ichael Dulka Howard Kessler George Schlein Leo Boneau Steve Gerben Ron Hamblin Jim Emerson+ Jamie Kleinbaum Bob Morris Greg Strahm Rob Wintemute 36:52 37:48 39:03 39:43 40:09 40:40 41:31 41:38 42:13 43:08 43:35 43:56 44:48 44:50 45:05 46:59 47:01 48:00 48:30 57:00 L.I. HALF-MARATHON Nassau City, 5/6 1:18:52 1:23:54 1:59:35 2:00:19 2:09:08 LONG ffiLAND MARATHON Nassau City, 5/6 Rick Buckheit* Jim Skofield Inger Berger* Tom Records (2nd, Vets) 17:54 CAPITOL HILL CLASSIC 10K Washington, DC, 5/6 Dave Mose* Barney Kates Lenore Beaky Mary Tomich Leonora Lucon WOMEN'S MEDIA 5-MILER Flushing Meadow, 5/6 2:54:47 3:38:50 3:54:44 5:37 PARIS MARATHON France, 5/12 Les Goldstein 3:51:14 L'EGGS MINI TUNEUP 5K Central Park, 5/13 Sue Foster (1st Overall) Elin Posner* Emily Allen Inger Berger Pat Kellis Gail Pearlman Nancy Robertson Maryann Chiricella Angie Martell Donna Roberts Annie Beigel Joyce Wendell Linda Grishman+ 18:01 22:18 23:49 24:52 26:42 26:52 26:57 28:13 28:52 31:08 32:34 33:16 33:41 LENNY RUBIN lOK Tenafly, NJ, 5/13 Marty Perl 38:58 CENTRAL PARK CONSERVANCY RUN, 5/19 (3 mi.) Dave Weir* Bob Richert* 17:15 18:11 KIWANIS 5-MILER Queens, 5/20 Des Kelly* (3rd, Open) 29:45 �FRONT RUNN ERS NY BOX 363, VILLAGE STATION, NEW YORK, NY 10014 July 1984 FRONT RUNNERS NY NEWSLETTER VoL V, No. 7 FROM STEVE GERBEN Once again, FRNY came through with a spectacularly successful Gay Pride Run. All the months of work and preparation paid off with a flawless performance by everyone involved. The party Saturday night was great, and we turned out in force for the March on Sunday. Even though the rain forced an early closing of our table at the Christopher St. Festival, we distributed lots of club information and sold many shirts. Thanks to all who participated, and especially to those who worked at the race. It was absolutely first class all the way. GAY PRIDE RUN '84 There aren't enough thanks to go around to all those who helped make our third annual Gay Pride Run a smash success. First, the STATISTICS: There were 849 entries in the race: 761 runners checked in, 544 men and 217 women; 674 finished, 495 men and 179 women. Louie Orazem zipped to a 25:36 finish in the men's division. FRNY's own Sue Foster bettered her previous race record by seconds with a 29:27 time, retaining by this third straight victory her title as the only woman ever to have won this race. · RACE DAY weather was perfect when the first hardy volunteers arrived in Central Park at 6:00 AM to begin preparing for the race. By 7:00 the NYRRC trailer was in place and our distinctive START banner was raised over the East Drive. At 7:30 the remaining volunteers began to arrive, and over the next 2 hours our eye-catching , grape-colore d "Official" shirts were in evidence everywhere in the park. By 9:30 the stage was set, the runners were eagerly waiting to begin, and late registration was completed. With a blast of the horn, Parks Commissioner Henry Stern sent the pack off and running. Within 25 minutes runners began crossing the finish line, and during the next half-hour traffic was brisk at one of the smoothest finish-line operations ever witnessed. Following the race, more than 60 prizes were distributed in the postrace drawing, and 36 trophies were awarded to top finishers. The ceremonies were concluded by noon, and the park was returned to better than prerace condition by 1:30. Now the THANKS: Thanks to the NYC Parks Dept. (Alice Cashman &. Michelle Shebanie) and the NYRRC (Alan, Mamie, Raleigh, Bob, Marilyn, Victoria, &. President Fred Lebow -one of the entrants). The race would not be possible without their enthusiastic support and cooperation. A litany of thanks to some special FRs: Joel Ifcher for spearheading our fundraising and program efforts; Jon Livingston for countless hours of graphic design on everything from the first application to the program; Tim Wilson for a race logo that seems to have appeared everywhere over the past month; Guy Zelenak for his effort in recruiting (drafting?) race volunteers; Richard Walker for supervising registration; Bill Dolan for hauling everything from watermelons to water stations; Victoria Phillips, our Front Runner/Road Runner, for helping us with last-minute race preparations; and Prez Steve Gerben for his advice and dozens of royal reminders. SPECIAL THANKS to the contributors, prize donors, and benefactors, whose generous contributions made the race possible. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS and tell them you saw their advertisemen t in the Gay Pride Run program. Finally, THANKS to more than 1,000 individuals who shared their morning with us: a few hundred spectators, the loudest and most enthusiastic crowd to be found; more than a hundred volunteers, enthusiastic and tireless; and more than 700 beautiful runners, without whom there would be no race. Thanks to everyone, our PRIDE really showed. -Jim Schmidt, Race Director RACE REVELS The postrace high carried over to the party Saturday night at Tory's, a Murray Hill disco. All members and race participants were admitted free and received a drink on the house. With over 300 people in attendance, we would have been cramped in either of our previous party loft spaces. Let me know what you think about Tory's for future parties. The fashion news from this year's party is the arrival of the lacuna look, as modeled by Joe Criscione in a leafy cutout design and Burt Berliner sporting a ripped T-shirt. My thanks to everyone who hosted FRs from out of town. Everyone had a great time, and the party was a fitting celebration for our race. -Tom Cook FRNY DIRECTORY SUPPLEMENT A supplement to the Membership Directory, listing new members, will go out with the August mailing. If you have any changes or corrections to be made in your present listing, or if you're just now giving permission to be included, call Guy (278-8280) by July 20. � 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, 1984 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. 5 No. 6, June 1984 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 1984 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/0f4bd8020cae3b3e818c9330022547a7.pdf a52c6ea06024e96d4577896f489ff486 PDF Text Text FRONT RUNNERS NY BOX 363, VILLAGE STATION, NEW YORK, NY 10014 March 1984 FRONT RUNNERS NY NEWSLETTER VoL V, No. 3 FROM STEVE GERBEN On Friday, Feb. 24, I attended a meeting of almost all the lesbian/gay sports organizations in NYC. This meeting, which was initiated by the MCAA/NY, was the first time that all of these groups have sat down together to discuss the issues facing gay sports in New York and to try to see what our similarities, differences, problems, etc., are and what we could do to learn from and help one another. Some of the issues and problems that were brought up were finances and fundraising, dealing· with the media, membership recruitment, playing facilities, etc. Among the ideas discussed were a sports float in the Gay Pride March, New York's representation in the Gay Games in California in 1986, and a joint fundraiser. It was a very positive evening, with everyone feeling that the meeting had been long overdue. Plans are being made for another meeting to continue the dialogue, and hopefully it will eventually lead to a formal association of lesbian/gay sports organizations in NYC. GAY PRIDE RUN '84 Planning for FRNY's June 23 Gay Pride Run is well under way. A LOGO designed by Tim Wilson - one of more than 20 designs submitted by 11 artists - has been selected for use on GPR-related material. Jon Livingston, our Running Gear Chairperson, is now designing advertisements, publicity items, and the race application. He is also working with his committee to select colors for the T-shirts. Because the club received so many outstanding designs, the committee would like to keep the designs for future use on running gear and club publicity. The GPR FUNDRAISER (see the flyer included in this newsletter) is planned for March 22 at The Monster. Since the money raised by this party is one of the best ways to help defray the cost of the race, all FRs should plan to attend (and bring your friends!). As we begin to encounter some race-related expenses it's a good time for members to think about making CONTRIBUTIONS to the race. In the next month we'll begin to put together our RACE PROGRAM and solicit ads from the business community. FRs willing to personally contact merchants (who will have been sent sponsor kits) please contact Joel lfcher (6784386). Also, club members should think about approaching businesses they regularly patronize to ask them to take ads in the program. In the past, this has been the best means of finding sponsors. After some discussion it was decided that the club would offer AWARDS in all age categories this year, offering more awards in those categories that attract the largest number of entrants - the same number given for both men and women. There was a general consensus that team awards would not be appropriate for our race. As we look forward to the logistics of race day itself, the need to identify VOLUNTEERS becomes crucial. Guy has identified several key positions that require some special advance training. Given the limited number of races before ours, it's essential that interested volunteers contact Guy (278-8280) right away. All race volunteers should plan to work the April 14 Police/Firefighters Race. Also, two rehearsals - with FRNY providing most of the officiating staff - are planned for May 13 and June 17. Please mark those dates on your calendar. Finally, if you want to HELP in some way but don't know how, call Jim Schmidt (677-5106). In the next few months there will be plenty of work for everyone. -J.S., Gay Pride Run Race Director SHAPE UP FOR GPR'84 Running clinics will take place every Thursday from April 12 to June 14 to get you in shape to do a PR at GPR. Classes will start at 7 PM for the 10 weeks and will be held, rain or shine, light or dark, with one exception: thunder and lightning. Races go on regardless of weather, and so will we. Please note that classes cannot be conducted if there aren't at least 2 who run at the same pace, since everybody needs someone to work with or against. Please notify me as soon as possible if you're interested so that I'll know if the classes are warranted. -Guy Zelenak (2788280) P.S.: Several FRs testify that they knocked significant time off their races after FRNY clinics. ICE SKATING PARTY Sharpen up your skates; we're going ice skating at Rockefeller Center on Tuesday, March 13, from 6:30 to 10:30 PM. Admission is $6, plus $1 for skate rental if you don't have your own. No reservations are required, just show up. If you have any questions, call Guy for info. �FUN DR AIS ER! sponsored by FRONT RUNNERS NY &the NEW YORK NATIVE AT COVER CHARGE-$8.00 (includes 83 GAY PRIDE RUN t-shirt) 80 Grove Street on Sheridan Square THU RS. ,7-1 0 P.M . MARC~ 22 �40 FRS EXPOSED AS VOYEURS Sets upon sets of binoculars were. focused on every possible glimpse of young athletes, sweating and straining, muscles rippling ••• well, let's not get carried away, this is a reasonably reputable newsletter. The Mobil Indoor Track & Field Championships at MSG offered a chance for a group of FRs to consume franks and gallons of beer, for the men to ogle the mysterious No. 818 pole vaulter, who showed more than a little cheek from beneath his shorts, and for the women to drool over, miler Britt McBright as her blonde tresses fluttered at her 4:33 pace. High-jumper Dwight Stones retained his unofficial title of "Tightest Shorts and Top of th~ Games." Several FRs competed for "Most Beer & Junk Food Consumed" and "Most Lascivious Spectator." Anyway, the "thrill of victory and agony of defeat" provided Friday night excitement for festive sports fans. -R. W• • WOMEN'S MEETING & BRUNCH The February meeting and brunch were a huge success, attracting 24 FR women and friends. Everyone had a good time, and we even got some work done (and saw the entire 1983 NYC Marathon tape, complete with popcorn). The FR women's team will be running the following races, all followed by brunch: Brooklyn Half-Marathon (Sun., March 11, 9:30 AM); Emily Stedman's, 459 12th St., #2D, Brooklyn Perrier lOK Run (Sat., March 31, 11 AM); Pat Kellis's, 323 W. 83 St., #2D Runners Love Brooklyn lOK Race (Sun., April 8, 10 AM); Sandy Greer's, 381 7th St., Brooklyn L'eggs Mini Marathon Tune-Up 5K (Sun., May 13, 10:30 AM); Lenore Beaky's, 302 W. 87 St., #96 All brunches are $2 chip-ins. I have applications for the Runners Love Brooklyn race; please call me if you need one, and I'll mail it to you (these were not distributed by NYRRC - the race is sponsored by the Prospect Park Track Club and the Prospect Park YWCA). Sue Foster graciously agreed to conduct a women's speedwork clinic in 4 sessions .. The women present voted to hold the sessions on Sundays at 11 AM, so the clinic will run from Sunday, April 1, at 11 (place to be announced) through the next 4 Sundays, ending April 22. If you're interested in attending, please call me (222-2558) or Sue (874-1388) by March 15. We need to get a good idea of how many will participate so that we can plan this well. Sue asks that women who wish to attend start incorporating some "pickup" work into their runs toward the end of March. If there are any other clinics that women would be interested in, please let me or Sue know (stretching, weight training, etc.). For example, Rebecca Chalker volunteered to put together a weight-training clinic, if there's enough interest. Last and most important, I want to remind you to call me with the names of any organizations you feel would be suitable for me to speak to about FRNY to help expand our lesbian membership. Also, both Sue and I would like to hear any suggestions you may have to get more lesbians involved in FRNY. Our next meeting will be in the spring to plan the next few months and review the successes (we hope) of the last few. To those who came to the February meeting, thanks, and I hope you'll attend the next. For those of you who couldn't join us then, you were missed; I hope you can join us in the spring. And again, please feel free to call me with any questions, comments, and suggestions. -Connie Knapp DYKE DAY AFTERNOON On Sunday, Feb. 12, women FRs gathered at Herhonor Connie Knapp's for business/brunch. First Lady Anne Corey made a delicious yogurt/fruit mix enjoyed by all. My compliments to the chef! After we exchanged "girl talk," Chief Knapp called the meeting to order. Connie had condensed her speech to the size of an index card (unlike the Gerben bible), which disappeared when Magic Mary Tomich uttered "Abracadabra!" After many humorous comments by the group, VP Knapp got to the business at hand. We planned women's brunches for the next few months. I just love lesbian lunches! We also discussed ways to recruit more women into the club. It was unanimously decided to raffle our own Micky Zacuto off as a doorprize at the upcoming Meet-theMembership Run. Please see Sue Foster for tickets. After Connie's speech (only a few of us fell asleep) we sat down in front of her TV. No, we didn't switch to "Butch Cassidy"; we watched a videotape of the 1983 NYC Marathon. With great fervor and excitement, we saw Grete Waitz trying desperately to keep pace with FR extraordinaire Leonora Lucon. Good running, Grete. A nice time was had by all. We women like to keep "a breast" of things! Thanks, Chief, for a fun afteroon. -Debbie W. We've reserved a block of 26 seats for the musical revue "Taking Liberties" at Symphony Space, 95 St. & B'way, on Friday, March 30, at 8 PM. The revue will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Statue of Liberty, and the all-female cast includes our own Mary Tomich. Call Tom Cook (535-7570) to reserve seats ($14) and mail a check to the club address. Men are welcome, too. THEATER PARTY 3 �1984 PUBLICITY COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON NAMED And it's none other than longtime Front Runner Jerry Mahle. This important position involves public relations and publicity for the club. All of you creative marketing types who'd like to pitch in and help out, give Jerry a call (h: 362- 9719). MEET-THE-MEMBERSHIP RUN This run (1-5 miles, individual's discretion) has been scheduled for Saturday, May 12, in Central Park. We'll start from Tavern on the Green at 10 AM and spread out on the grass afterwards for a picnic. Club members will be personally contacted (or at least their answering machines will be contacted) and invited to come out and run with other club members and to enjoy the picnic. Mark the date on your calendar and see the April newsletter for further details. WASHINGTON WEEKEND We'll leave Friday, May 4, at 6 PM on a chartered bus and return Sunday evening, and in DC we'll be the guests of the DCFRs. The 43 seats ($30 round trip) will be meted out on a first-come, first-served basis. Reserve with Tom Cook (535-7570); mail check to the FRNY address. FRs enlivened the dreariest month of the year (I'm no skiing fan) with two theater parties and a Sunday run to Ratner's dairy restaurant, which, in honor of the games then under way in Sarajevo, we dubbed "Go for the Matzobrei." Early in the month we saw Chita Rivera and Liza Minnelli as mother and daughter in "The Rink." The occasion was a benefit for SAGE, and 25 FRs attended - in all, Joel Ifcher sold 40 tickets. For the other theater event, see below. Finally, on one of those rare days in February when you can believe spring will come again, we gathered under the 59th St. Bridge for a 5-mile run to Delancey St. It was a surprisingly small turnout for such a gorgeous day. What's the problem? Delancey St. is a dump, but inside Ratner's it's Miami Beach, 1954. We were in a large side room dominated by a 10-foot replica of a leaping fish. The orange juice and onion rolls were fresh, although the butter was ice cold. This prompted Steve Weinstock, who was making his annual fair-weather appearance, to inform us he likes his butter soft and his men hard. Get ready for the Fundraiser and Talent Show on March 22. We have a really big show planned, including Jim Skofield, who's going to get up on stage and show us his trick knee. -Tom Cook FEBRUARY NOTES A NIGHT AT THE OPERA I A DAY AT THE RACES It was almost 5 years ago that a determined little band of middle-aged bel canto opera queens who also ran from time to time decided to secure financial backing for the Society of Devotees of Maria (SODOM). It was agreed that a membership of about 400, paying dues of $15-$25 a year, would be necessary to sponsor an annual pilgrimage to the grave of Maria Callas and generally perpetuate Her memory. Realizing that these aims might not be appreciated by the Great Unwashed, it was further agreed that a front organization with the innocuous aim of promoting running for gays, with an equally inoffensive name of Front Runners NY, would be founded and the esoteric purpose of the club hidden from the general membership. As a lover of the German repertoire, especially Wagner, I was naturally excluded from this information, which I can only now reveal. (You read it here first and not in that other gossit> column, which admits that it is half-truth.) The limitations of bel canto opera are, of course, legion, particularly a certain lyricism, mixed with a gooey, cloying "sweetness"; however, I must confess that my very first opera, while attending college in Chicago, was Bellini's "Norma," in the Lyric Opera's 1954-55 season. A much-heralded diva of Greek ancestry and New York birth had set fire to the Old World and swept into Chicago on a cold winter's night. That evening, as Maria Callas sang, I entered a sublime place of total theater, a place of magic and mystery. I emerged hooked on opera. With this memory in mind, I joined several Founding Fathers of FRNY for a production of Charles Ludlam's "Galas" on a recent evening. Several fanatics had instruments of assassination available (French toast, pancakes and omelettes from Greek coffee houses patronized over the past 5 years) in case the satire got out of bounds. I am pleased to report to all SODOM-ites that Our Maria was fully acquitted - her husband did not understand her; Ari was a brute, Jackie an opportunist; the manager of La Scala got his comeuppance. The device of introducing a "Butterfly"-lil<e suicide at the end seemed a bit excessive, but it was faithful to the bel canto tradition. (Far better to throw oneself and horse into the funeral pyre when your man leaves you, followed by the complete destruction of the world for dramatic effect, as in Brunnhilde's noble gesture. Wagner understood that you thus elevate opera to a mythic level, far beyond the petty concerns of mankind.) -Tom Records (OK, but make sure his music is sung in the listeners' language; La Divina herself quite rightly set the Pope straight on that, and she ought to know: "· •• ! I am Music!" -The Anonymous Wagnerphobiac) 4 �THE TARRYTOWN TAGALONG (aka The Old Croton Aqueduct Run) ANNUAL SLEAZE RUN Spring has sprung or so it will by March 25 It's a time to feel healthy, happy and aliye The Tarrytown Tagalong promises a good time to you It's got something our other runs didn't - a view It's a pretty scenic 14-mile run As Leonora knows, distance running is certainly fun We'll meet at ten o'clock at the Grand Central Station Hudson Line And take the 10:ZO to Tarrytown for a truly gay time Don't worry I'll be there so you can bring a knapsack But don't overpack, it might break my back We'll end this run in Riverdale And have breakfast, hopefully donuts not stale Speaking of stale, I hope you don't think of my wit I am sorry I can't be here to deliver it I said I would return and this is true I will be at the next meeting so don't boo-hoo Last year's sleaze run was truly a smash Front Runners making a dash by the trash It was liked so much we'll do it again And of course if you want bring a friend Leather running gear is highly suggested Look sleazy from toes to head We'll pass by the raunchier side of town This is no time to wear an elegant gown This year's sleaze run is on March 18 The theme day is butch and mean Meet at 40th St. & 8th Ave. at 11 o'clock And the Sunday sleaze run will start to rock This run is about 4 miles long "Macho Man" will be the theme song The race will end with brunch at The Spike And of course this run is open to the dykes -Debbie White, Schedule Chairperso n BUSINESS MEETING Through a distinctive ly ornate lobby marched dozens of FRs to Les Goldstein' s for the Feb. business meeting. In the opening item, the membership approved a donation of $50 to The Big Apple Corps's fundraising effort for a trip to lead the Los Angeles Gay Pride March. Committee chairperso ns "gave the lowdown" on women's activities, membershi p outreach, and GPR'84. One highlight was Rick Buckheit's announcem ent of items for a surprise auction at our fundraiser. Mum's the word for the exact nature of these items, but those of us "in the know," i.e., those present, can say the goods have to do with support for a virgin and headgear. Just bring your checkbook to the GPR fundraiser for this titillating portion of the evening. In his call for volunteers to work NYRRC races in preparatio n for staffing our own, Race Director Jim Schmidt drew whistles and panting when he announced we'd turn out in .full force for the annual Policemen /Firemen Race. The politically correct among the group quickly renamed the race the Policepeop le's and Fireperson 's 5-Miler. Although he was referring to the size of Tim Wilson's brilliant GPR logo in our print ads, Design Chairperso n Jon Livingston raised quite a few eyebrows when he remarked, "It can't be too dominant as far as I'm concerned ." (Say "Sir" when you say that, Jon.) Oh, the trouble these unintended double entendres cause! Join us for the laughs and the machinatio ns of the club's operations at our next meeting at 8 PM on March 21 (after the run) at Jerry Mahle's, 101 w. 81st St., #721. Representa tives from the National Gay Task Force will speak on that group's efforts and outreach to the national lesbian and gay community . Dinner will be provided for a $6 chip-in. -Richard Walker SPECIAL EVENTS CALENDAR Women's Brunch (Emily Stedman's ; see p. 3) Sunday Ice Skating Party at Rockefelle r Center Tuesday Sleaze Run & Brunch at The Spike Sunday Monthly Business Meeting Wednesday GPR'84 Fundraiser at The Monster Thursday Tarrytown Tagalong Long Run Sunday Theater Party: "Taking Liberties" Friday Weekend in Washington, DC Friday Meet-the-M embership Run & Picnic Saturday Gay Pride Run '84 Saturday Gay Pride Run '84 Party Saturday Pride Day March & Festival Sunday 5 3/11 3/13 3/18 3/21 3/22 3/25 3/30 5/4 5/12 6/23 6/23 6/24 12:00 6:30 11:00 8:00 7:00 10:00 8:00 6:00 10:00 9:30 9:00 12:00 N PM AM PM PM AM PM PM AM AM PM N �.. GAY SWITCHBOARD BENEFIT The "First Annual Spring Fling" will start at 9 PM, Saturday, April: 7,at the Gay Synagogue, 57 Bethune St. Admission of $5 will provide one drink. In the past this community function has aided us considerably; here's a chance to help it (and hence ourselves) along. NYFR PREMffiRES PffiCE Andy Thomas, Music Director of The Battery Dance Co., 'Nill be premiering a new composition of his in the company's April season at Pace University. The work (commissioned by the company) is called "Dances on the Cuchabamba-La Pampas Railway" and is scored for piano4 hands and percussion. Performances will be at the Schimmel Cente.r at Pace on Thursday the 5th at 6:30 PM (opening-night benefit), Friday &: Saturday the 6th &: 7th at 8 PM, &: Sunday the 8th at 2 PM. FRNY RUNNING GEAR FOR SALE Unisex items sold by FRNY benefit the club treasury. Choose from: Hooded Gray Sweatshirt (zippered; FRNY running-lambda logo on front and back) Hooded Gray Sweatshirt (pullover; FRNY running-lambda logo on back only) • Gray Sweat T-Shirt (FRNY running-lambda logo in burgundy) Gray 50/50 Racing Singlet (FRNY running-lambda logo in black and magenta) Nylon Racing Singlet (FRNY running-lambda logo in black) White Tanktop (FRNY running-lambda logo in burgundy on 100% cotton) Raspberry or Turquoise T-Shirt (newly designed 3-color logo) Gay Pride Run '82 T-Shirt (white with GPR'82 logo; collector's item) Gay Pride Run '83 T-Shirt (white with GPR'83 logo; collector's item) $15.00 $14.00 $ 7o00 $ 8.00 $14.00 $ 6.00 $ 8.00 $ 3.00 $ 3.00 To purchase any of these items, write to FRNY, talk to Guy (278-8280), or see Steve at a fun run. STORES GIVE DISCOUNTS TO FRNY MEMBERS Flash your FRNY ID card and you'll get a discount at: ATHLETIC ATTIC (1170 Third Ave., at 68th St., 249-2133) 1596 off shoes &: running gear DAKOTA BOOTERY (185 Amsterdam Ave., at 68th St., 799-7360) 20% off all merchandise MCBURNEY YMCA PRO SHOP (215 W. 23rd St., 7 41-9210) 10% off all merchandise; no tax RUNNER'S WORLD (275 Seventh Ave., 25th/26th Sts., 691-2565) 10% off shoes &: running gear SUPER RUNNERS SHOP (1337 Lexington Ave., corner 89th St., 369-6010; 10% off shoes only 360 Amsterdam Ave., 77th/78th Sts., 787-7665) VANDERBILT YMCA SPORT SHOP (224 E. 47th St., 755-2410) 10% off all merchandise; no tax WEST SIDE YMCA GYM STORE (CPW & 63rd St., 787-4400) 10% off all merchandise; no tax RACE RESULTS Stan More (h: 877-4252; w: 280-3442) is the compiler of race results for FRNY, but it is up to each individual to make sure Stan has all the results before the March 21 business meeting. SNOWFLAKE RUN Micky Zacuto 34:47 George Schlein* 43:08 Central Park, 2/11 (4 mi.) Bill Toner 35:29 Les Goldstein 48:24 Donna Roberts 36:55 August Adam 49:14 Fred Vega 22:54 Leonora Lucon* 49:35 Bob McCormack 23:37 Lenore Beaky* 49:36 Marty King 24 =13 20K RACE Inger Berger 50:57 Des Kelly ~~~~~ Central Park, 1/29 (12.4 mi.) Bob Brins 27:22 Dave Mose 1:18:17 George Schlein 7-MILE REVERSIBLE RUN 27:27 Inger Berger 1:47:05 Rex Gardner Central Park, 2/4 28:04 Lenore Beaky 1:48:51 Les Goldstein* 42:18 Fred Vega 28:49 Elin Posner 2:00:25 David Logan 47:58 Paul Matwiow Tim Wilson 29:08 August Adam 54:58 29:25 Elin Posner 1:03:24 Steve Schmidt BAGEL 10K RUN Joseph Straus 29:42 Central Park, 2/18 Lenore Beaky* 30:33 Sandy Greer 30:43 36:33 Fred Vega EISENHOWER PARK RACES 31:31 Inger Berger* 37:15 Dan Del Monte* East Meadow, LI, 2/19 Joan ·Brown 31:56 37:43 Bob McCormack 33:56 Jim Cannon Inger Berger (1 mi.) 7:09 38:21 John Curtis Patricia Kellis 34:12 Inger Berger (5K) 24:22 38:25 George Waffle (3rd, 30-39ers) 38:29 Dave Weir 39:17 Des Kelly *Personal Record 6 � 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, 1984 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. 5 No. 3, March 1984 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 1984 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/a272b20031859f546217f5f359e2f993.pdf 2264f5b8a6603a3f60548939d2ed2c88 PDF Text Text FRONT RUNN ERS NY BOX 363, VILLAGE STATION, NEW YORK, NY 10014 May 1984 FRONT RUNNERS NY NEWSLETTER VoL V, No. 5 FROM STEVE GERBEN The second meeting of the New York City lesbian/gay sports organizations took place on April 6 at the Community Center. Discussion continued on many of the items brought up at the first meeting. To be explored further are a sports float in the Gay Pride March, a sports office in the Community Center, participation in the Gay Games in 1986, a Gay Sports Week, and a meeting with the NY Native to discuss the possibility of starting a sports page. It was also decided to continue to meet monthly in order to exchange information and to explore further the areas of common interest. By working together we should be able to promote gay sports, to everyone's benefit. MEET-THE-MEMBERSHIP RUN &: PICNIC All right all you snowbirds, warm-weathe r runners, the shy and the not-so-shy, your time has come: on Saturday, May 12 (rain date May 19 -that's real rain, . not just clouds, dears), our Meet-the-Membership Run will begin at 10 AM at Tavern on the Green, with a picnic to follow in the Sheep Meadow. We'll divide up into all distances (1-5 miles) and all paces (7to 12-min. miles) to provide encouragement and someone to run with. Our bags will be guarded at the Sheep Meadow while we run; so bring a picnic lunch, your friends, lovers and other strangers, and come out to meet FRs. Satisfy your curiosity about what we all really look like. -Bill Dolan GAY PRIDE RUN '84 In May our major efforts will be on the RACE PROGRAM. Joel Ifcher (6786346) has put together a Sponsor Kit that describes the various ways potential sponsors and advertisers can contribute to our race. We have compiled a list of more than 200 businesses that have been sent the Sponsor Kit. If you know of a gay-owned business, or one serving the community, that is a good prospect for a contribution, please contact Joel. If you know any of these businesses well and are willing to pay a personal call, tell Joel. We need several additional volunteers to do the follow-up calls. We'll organize by neighborhood so it's just a matter of making a few stops during your regular routine. The dress rehearsal for our race will be the L'eggs Mini Marathon Tune-Up on Sunday, May 13. All VOLUNTEERS who plan to work ·GPR'84 must work this race. FRs must staff the entire race, so additional volunteers are needed for this one-time service. We also need 3 cars for the race (lead, split-time, and rear sweep). Please call Guy (278-8280) if you can help. CONTRIBUTIONS have begun to come in, but we're still short of the amount raised last year, so it's a good time to make that contribution. SPECIAL THANKS to a dozen FRs who braved a damp Sunday morning for a 5-mile Village-to-B attery Run, breakfast at Tiffany's, and a 3-hour marathon of addressing, folding, stuffing, licking, and stamping more than 1,200 envelopes. We sent special invitations for the race to those runners who've run in the past, other FR chapters, and other NYC-area running clubs. For RACE DAY we need a van (or panel truck) and video equipment to record the race. If you can help with either, please call me (677-5106). Finally, entry forms have started to come in; with one of them we received an especially nice letter, which follows below. -Jim Schmidt, GPR'84 Race Director "It was a pleasure for me to join in your Gay Pride Race last year. My entry form for 1984 is enclosed herewith. In my opinion, the gay and lesbian runners are some of the nicest people I know. I happen to be straight myself, but I am proud to run with my gay and lesbian friends. I have added $100.00 to my entry-fee check to help support this event. You may feel free to list me as a sponsor on the race, if you so choose. Best wishes for a beautiful Gay Pride Weekend." -Charles E. Baxley VOLUNTEERS URGENTLY NEEDED On Sunday, May 13, the L'eggs Mini Marathon Tune Up will be our dress rehearsal for GPR'84, and, as mentioned above, it's up to FRNY to furnish all volunteers plus 3 cars. To date I don't have quite half of the 60+ who will be needed, and no cars have been offered. Working this race does not mean that you have to work GPR'84. Please call. -Guy (278-8280) �OUT-QF-TOWN GUESTS We're expecting a large number of FRs from the Boston and Washington chapters, and possibly from some of the other clubs, for our race. If you'd like to provide accommodations for (a) visiting FR(s) for that weekend, please call Tom Cook (535-7570) and let him know. BUSINESS MEETING With all the giddiness exhibited at the April business meeting, host Bill Beenhouwer must have put something suspicious in the wonderful peanut-butter cookies and brownies he baked. In quick succession, members questioned whether Leonora had been appointed Men's Race Captain (no; in fact, it's Dan Del Monte), whether Steve Gerben's sore throat was attributable to First Lover Bob (here we don't know the real truth, but Steve claimed he had a cold), and just what was meant by intimating one's DC sleeping preferences to Tom Cook (it's very easy: boys with boys, girls with girls). While inviting suggestions for prominently displaying our new brochure, Bill Dolan received knowing laughter when he asked the group if they had access to a "rack." Recovering from his S&:M faux pas, Bill stated that he "had no place to go but down on this," sending the lascivious group into another round of joking. And on we went, hearing from Jim Schmidt about a Sunday afternoon where FRs gathered to "lick and stuff" - envelopes, that is. And the climax of the meeting turned out to be a disappointing blowjob; well, actually we were to see the new FRNY razzmatazz slide show, but the projector bulb burst! If you want to find out the real business at these meetings and see the slide show (we'll have an extra bulb), join the group at 7 PM for a run beginning at 96th s-r.-&: Riverside Dr.; 8:00 for dinner at the Argo Restaurant at 90th &: Broadway; and 9:00 at my (&: Joel's) place (100 W. 94 St., #22A; $1 chip-in) for the meeting. Drop off a bag first if you want. -Richard Walker FRNY PROMOTIONAL SHOW The FR "dog &: pony" show had its out-of-town tryout at the Morris County Gay Activists' meeting on April 28. · Lead roles were taken by Bill Dolan, Connie Knapp, Guy Zelenak, and Jerry Mahle in a Pulitzer Prize-quality script by Richard Walker. Future engagements include Gay Policemen, the West Side Discussion Group, and the Lesbian/Gay Health Conference. If our members belong to or know of a group needing guest speakers, contact me or Connie. -Bill Dolan TO WOMEN RUNNERS &: BRUNCHERS The next brunch for women FRs will be held at my apartment (302 W. 87 St., #96) after the L'eggs Tune-Up on Sunday, May 13 (the race begins at 10:30). This race, for women only, is 5K (3.1 mi.) and would be an excellent warmup for women who are just beginning to race, as well as a good speed workout for others. I have applications ($2 now, $3 on -Lenore Beaky III And I'll be having a brunch after race day). Hope to see you on the 13th! the L'eggs Mini Marathon itself (June 2) at my apartment (752 W. End Ave., #4G). -Connie Knapp WOMEN'S SPEED CLINIC Runs begin at 11 AM on Sundays, except for one Saturday run, denoted by an *: April 29; May 5*, 20, 27; June 10, 17. Contents of speed sessions will be a surprise. Ask Sue. COUNTRY RACING Imagine yourself a very ordinary, front-of-the-back-of-the-pack runner, virtually sidelined for nearly a month due to injury, and so out of condition that running for the bus is a challenge. You go to the mountains to get away from it all, enter a local race, and come in first in your age group (3rd woman overall). At the awards ceremony, George Sheehan shakes your hand as he presents you with a medal. "Utopian fantasy!" you say. But this scenario was reality for 4 FRNY women (Anne, Connie, Mary, and Mickey) who spent a breezy April weekend at the annual "Runners Rally" at Mohonk Mountain House near New Paltz, NY. Activities included 2-1/2 days of lectures, fitness and stride evaluations, and cross-country runs (Greg Meyer and Jon Sinclair were there to run with the speedier guests), set within a rambling, late-nineteenth-century woodland resort providing all-you-can-eat meals. The weekend climaxed (whoops!) with a choice of races - 4K or 7K - on the surrounding mountain roads. The incredible exhilaration of a small country race leaves you hungry for more, ready to swear off the Central Park crowds forever: starting with your feet actually at the starting line, hearing Dr. Sheehan's warning to "save something for later," inhaling the clean, crisp air as you run along alone or in close contest with only one or two others, the cheers of the spectators all focused on you as you approach the finish line, and the race director calling out your time for all to hear. Medals for two of us, triumph for all. We can't really evaluate the impact of 4 modest dykes on this genteel bastion of tradition (what did the bellhop see Connie and Anne doing in the library?), but we hope that next year a large "mixed" Front Runner contingent will join us to contribute both a women's and a men's square to the Saturday night squaredance. -Mickey Zacuto -2- �DOii'T CRY FOR ME WEST SIDE ffiGHWAY (The date of this run is the 20th of May) It is with envy that I plan these runs being an injured runner is certainly no fun I thought I was making a comeback and, again, oh woe, my foot went whack But yet I can still compose the prose my brain is still working, I suppose Springtime is great for running but my buns will be out there sunning This long run will start at the tit I mean tip - of Manhattan Isle we'll run south all the way, about 15 miles at 10 AM from Columbus Circle we'll embark this run will end in Battery Park (If you don't want to run the whole thing you can join us at 72nd & Riverside for half a flins;> The whole-15-mile runners will meet and take the A Train to 207th Street If you are running half a fling, meet at eleven and wait for the pack who are running from heaven bring a bag with a bite to eat we'll picnic in Battery Park and rest our feet . RELIGIOUS RETREAT -Debbie White Our lady of the practicing homosexual suggested this run it's a race to The Cloisters that will surely be fun May is a good time for a religious retreat our lady will guide your jogging feet We'll meet at 10 AM in ole Times Square dress like a monk or nun, if you dare once we have gathered for this meet we'll take the No. 1 Train to 175th Street The course to The Cloisters is a 5-mile trek a few hills, but it's blessed, so what the heck the day of this holy run is the 27th of May Sister Leonora will open with prayer and lead the way NEWSLETTER CONTRIBUTIONS The FRNY Newsletter is composed of articles written by members of the club. Participation is very welcome and beneficial to everyone. Submit your pieces to any officer, but please do it as early in the month as possible, preferably before the business meeting. FRNY RUNNING CLINICS Thanks· to Jim Skofield and Dave Mose for conducting the first 2 classes. I'm sorry that only a few people got schedules before the clinics, but you can pick them up at any run or at the classes. Following are the next few classes, all at 7 PM on Thursdays. -Guy (278-8280) / May ·3 - NYRRC (lobby) - 660M (3/8 mile), 97th St. Oval May 10 - NYRRC (lobby) - 91st St. Hill (between Second & Third Aves.) May 17 - Tavern on the Green - 880M (1/2 mile), The Great Lawn LETTER TO PRNY My deepest thanks to all who sent cards, called, and took time to visit me in the hospital. Special thanks to Ken and Chuck for making my first few days a lot easier. -Love, Guy SPECIAL EVENTS CALENDAR Weekend in Washington, DC Meet-the-Membership Run & Picnic GPR'84 Volunteer Dress Rehearsal Women's Brunch (Lenore Beaky's) West Side Highway Long Run Monthly Business Meeting Religious Retreat Fun Run Women's Brunch (Connie Knapp's) Gay Pride Run '84 Gay Pride Run '84. Party Pride Day March & Festival Friday Saturday Sunday Sunday Sunday Wednesday Sunday Saturday Saturday Saturday Sunday -3- 5/4 5/12 5/13 5/13 5/20 5/23 5/27 6/2 6/23 6/23 6/24 6:00 10:00 9:00 11:30 10:00 9:00 10:00 12:00 9:30 9:00 12:00 PM AM AM AM AM PM AM N AM PM N �NEW MEN'S RACE CAPTAIN Dan Del Monte is the appointee. Dan, along with Sue Foster_, will be coordinating our team entries in races, and he'll be responsible for collecting race results frorii · members. If you have run a race and would like your time listed in the Race Results section of the Newsletter, call Dan or mail it to the club address by the date of the monthly business meeting. RACE TRACKS FRs showed impressive depth for this early in the season as individual runners posted personal records and took awards in a wide range of distance races. FR women, in particular, are turning in their strongest results as they gear up to peak for the centerpiece of the women's schedule, the L' eggs Mini Marathon on June 2. I I I Special Achievements of the Month: Sue Foster broke her own 5-mile and lOK best times and took 2nd overall in an inspiring performance in Queens. Inger Berger celebrated her 40th birthday by setting no fewer than 4 PRs this month, taking home awards for each and showing us all how to enter a new division. Marty King (hereafter King Marty) decided just qualifying for the Boston Marathon wasn't enough; so he ran it to set a brand-new personal record, but only after having taken 3rd place divisional in Brooklyn the week before. Sandy Greer loves Brooklyn, placing for 3rd divisional in the same race. Donna Roberts was there, too, conquering 10,000 meters in a race for her first time, with a solid performance. I I I Special Reminders This Month: We depend on those of you who race to let us know your results. Since many of the races are not officially recorded, the FRNY Newsletter may be the only way to document your hard-earned effort. So, contact us with the times, distance, date, and location of your races at 496-7662, and let us know if it was a PR, first time for the distance, or a trophy winner! Most racers (of all levels} enjoy our congratulations for their performances. Special thanks to Stan More for his help and support, and I'd ~ke to state for the record: "My God, Stan, what size shoes ARE these?" -Dan NYC MARATHON INFORMATION For those of you who are planning to enter this year, time is rapidly approaching for the submission of entry-blank requests. Follow the enclosed instructions carefully, and if you don't feel like standing in line at the GPO on the night of June 4 to mail your entry, submit it to Dan Del Monte prior to that date and he'll mail them all that night. Remember, you must have a 1984 TAC number to run. Our club number is 511 for the TAC application form. NEW RUNNING GEAR Surprise! We have a new tanktop available for those warm summer days and hot summer nights. The latest addition to the FRNY line is a checkerboard design by Tom Dolle (George Waffle's lover) in yellow and white. It's available on a red, black, or royal blue 50/50 shirt at a cost of $8. Great, whether running or socializing, and if you can't decide on a color, get one of each. FRNY RUNNING GEAR FOR SALE Unisex items are ·sold by FRNY for the benefit of the club treasury. In addition to being useful clothing, our personalized tops carry the message of running and camaraderie to the gay &. lesbian (& straight) communities. Choose from the following items~ Hooded Gray Sweatshirt (zippered; FRNY running-lambda logo on front and back) $15.00 Hooded Gray Sweatshirt (pullover; FRNY running-lambda logo on back only) $14.00 Gray Sweat T-9hirt (FRNY running-lambda logo in burgundy) $ 7.00 Gray 50/50 Racing Singlet (FRNY running-lambda logo in black and magenta) $ 8.00 Nylon Racing Singlet (FRNY running-lambda logo in black and magenta) $14.00 White Tanktop (FRNY running-lambda logo in burgundy on 100% cotton) $ 6.00 Raspberry or Turquoise T-9hirt (3-color logo) $ 8.00 Red, Black, or Royal Blue Tanktop (checkerboard-design logo) $ 8.00 Gay Pride Run '82 T-9hirt (white with GPR'82 logo; collector's item) $ 3.00 Gay Pride Run '83 T-9hirt (white with GPR'83 logo; collector's item) $ 3.00 To purchase any of these items, write to FRNY, talk to Guy (278-8280), or see Steve at a fun run. STORES GIVE DISCOUNTS TO FRNY MEMBERS Flash your FRNY ID card and you'll get a discount at: ATHLETIC ATTIC (1170 Third Ave., at 68th St., 249-2133) 15% off shoes&. running gear DAKOTA BOOTERY (185 Amsterdam Ave., at 68th St., 799-7360) 20% off all merchandise MCBURNEY YMCA PRO SHOP (215 W. 23rd St., 741-9210) 10% off all merchandise; no tax RUNNER'S WORLD (275 Seventh Ave., 25th/26th Sts., 691-2565) 10% off shoes &. running gear SUPER RUNNERS SHOP (1337 Lexington Ave., corner 89th St., 369-6010; 10 % off shoes only 360 Amsterdam Ave., 77th/78th Sts., 787-7665) . VANDERBILT YMCA SPORT SHOP (224 E. 47th St., 755-2410) 10% off all merchandise; no tax WEST SIDE YMCA GYM STORE (CPW & 63rd St., 787-4400) 10% off all merchandise; no tax -4- �RACE RESULTS HOULIHAN TO HOULIHAN S.F. to Sausalito, 4/1 (8 mi.) EISENHOWER PARK 10K East Meadow, LI, 3/25 NASSAU HALF-MARATHON Eisenhower Park, LI, 4/15 Paul Matwiow Inger Berger* (1st, 40-49ers) Inger Berger* 1:47:4 7 (2nd, 40-49ers) Tom Records 1:49:32 54:02 CRESCENT CITY CLASSIC New Orleans, 4/1 (10K) Sue Foster* 48:17 3RD RACE FOR CHARITY Manhasset, NY, 3/24 (5K) 37:30 Inger Berger* 24:07 (2nd, 40-49ers; 40th birthday) VENUS-DE-MILES 5-MILER Philadelphia, 3/25 Lee Graham 34:33 Tom Records Leonora Lucon PERRIER 10K Central Park, 3/31 Tito Gutierrez Joe Criscione Richard Eng Leo Boneau Andrew Khoo Tim Wilson Emily Allen David Lehmann Michael McPherson Connie Knapp Gail Pearlman Thomas Cannon Bill Toner Anne Corey Carolyn Pope QUEENS HALF-MARATHON College Pt., NY, 4/1 Sue Foster* (2nd Overall) Carolyn Lipscomb* (3rd, Subvets) Leonora Lucon Donna Roberts 29:29 37:35 45:37 49:15 1:48:05 2:20:?? BOSTON MARATHON, 4/16 (unofficial results) 37:41 42:05 42:33 45:34 45:35 46:12 51:06 51:22 51:22 52:46 55:03 57:36 57:37 61:12 63:49 EISENHOWER PK. 20-MILER East Meadow, LI, 4/1 Inger Berger* 2:53:14 (1st, 40-49ers) IRISH SPRINT 5-MILER San Francisco, 4/17 Paul Matwiow 32:57 KIWANIS CLUB 5-MILER Merrick, NY, 4/21 Inger Berger 39:24 CHERRY BLOSSOM 10MILER, Washington, DC, 4/1 John Welsh QUEENS 5-MILER Flushing Meadow, 4/15 65:30 Marty King* John Delves 3:00:29 3:08:47 RUNNERS LOVE BROOKLYN 10K, Prospect Park, 4/8 Marty King · (3rd, Vets A) Dave Mose Barney Kates Dave Weir Sandy Greer (3rd, Vets A) Tom Records Bill Toner Emily Stedman Sue Goldstein Leonora Lucon Donna Roberts 37:40 38:12 39:08 39:35 48:20 49:32 52:17 57:50 59:10 59:57 63:40 *Personal Record FRONT RUNNERS USA With the summer vacation season almost upon us, it would be nice to have someone to run with on your travels. Following is a list of FR clubs in other cities and a contact number: Boston Dan Holmes (617) 288-4626 Chicago Rob Williams (312) 528-2769 Detroit Chuck McGraw (313) 933-2463 Kansas City Mike Spencer (816) 444-4179 Los Angeles Rob Lai (213) 669-2966 Minneapolis/St. Paul Tom Carillo (612) 377-7567 Portland Tom Austin (503) 288-4590 San Diego Bob Carney (619) 297-3770 San Francisco Patrick Vitale (415) 821-7300 Washington, DC Mike Kuhlman (202) 667-7383 -5- � 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, 1984 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. 5 No. 5, May 1984 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 1984 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/457ce7a7183cfc0cb712053452913e18.pdf a63842dde706c85a716df8e5e9a66d67 PDF Text Text FRONT RUNNE RS NY BOX 363, VILLAGE STATION, NEW YORK, NY 10014 February 1984 FRONT RUNNERS NY NEWSLETTER Vol. V, No. 2 FROM STEVE GERBEN As was stated last month, our main emphasis this year will be to promote our presence in the community and to try to get our inactive members involved in club activities. Described in this newsletter are some of the steps the Board of Directors has come up with to implement these policies. If you have any further ideas or suggestions that may be helpful, please talk to our Membership Committee co-chairs. These are obviously areas that will require the help of the membership to carry out, so please plan on getting involved and let's all try to realize the full potential of the club for all its members. FRNY COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS ANNOUNCED 1984 Committees and Chairpersons are as follows: Newsletter Michael Cooper Social Tom Cook Running Schedule Debbie White Running Gear Jon Livingston Membership Connie Knapp &: Bill Dolan Publicity ? Women's Race Captain Sue Foster Men's Race Captain Stan More Gay Pride Run Race Director Jim Schmidt Still to be named is a Chairperson for the Publicity Committee. This very important position involves publicity and public relations for the club. Talk to Steve Gerben if you're interested. Now that the committees have been chaired and are awaiting participants, decide what interests you and talk to the appropriate chairperson about what you .can contribute to our club in 1984. MEMBERSHIP Prez Gerben announced at the last business meeting that the men's and women's VPs had been selected to be in charge of, appropriately enough, men's and women's membership. Our club has become the largest FR organization in the U.s. and a positive, visible presence in the NYC gay community; hence, a more organized, systematic approach to membership recruitment and retention is needed. As befits the class act that we are, some of the classy things we're planning to do are: Brochure: We've long realized that the newsletter is mainly of interest to people only once they've become involved in the club, so we're in the process of developing a brochure that clearly, attractively (with pictures, no less) gives general information on FRNY. An application will of course be included (a deep note of appreciation to RDW). Posters: An eye-catching poster with a small tearoff sheet containing basic club info will be placed around town in some of the more reputable places that prospective members might frequent (for disreputable places, see me privately). Meet-the-Membership Run &: Picnic: Now that we're too large to rely on word of mouth or informal networking to get members involved, we're scheduling a special run &: picnic in April at which a special effort to get as many members as possible to participate will be made. Watch this space for exciting details. "Formal" Presentation (aka FR Dog &: Pony Show): Using the club archives, we're developing a presentation to give to other gay (and straight, for that matter) groups about who we are, where we've been, and where we're going. A future business meeting will serve as a testing ground. Fun Runs: Of course it's every FR 's responsibility to welcome new runners to the fun runs, but again, we're going to make a special effort in this area. Now, come to think of it, doesn't this all sound like something you heard in Marketing 101? Right! Actually, it's a plot by the current occupant of the throne to prevent internecine struggles that might affect his reign. In other words, he had to think up something for the VPs to do! Anyway, we welcome any and all suggestions, criticisms, help, etc. -W. Dolan �GAY PRIDE RUN '84 FRNY's annual Gay Pride Run is the highlight of our club's yearly schedule, has become an important part of Gay Pride Week, and has made its mark on the NY running scene. This year we're expecting 1,000 runners in the June 23 race. A projected budget of $13,000 will cover the race shirts, advertising, printing, and other race-related expenses (oranges, Port-o-Sans, trophies, etc.). Entry fees only cover a portion of these expenses; the balance must be made up through the Race Program, our Fundraiser, and donations. Joel Ifcher, who did a terrific job on last year's program, is undertaking the task again this year. Please call Joel (678-4386) if you can help solicit contributions and ads from corporate and business patrons. Our annual Fundraiser is scheduled for Thursday, March 22, at The Monster. In addition to music and dancing, we hope to have a small cabaret show (including the world premiere of an original play, "A Midsummer Day's Dream, or How to Win a Gay Race," commissioned just for this event). Mark the date on your calendar, tell your friends, and plan to attend. Another important source of income is contributions from Front Runners. Last year $1,500 was raised in member contributions, and this year, anticipating approval of our taxexempt status, we hope to increase contributions by members. Other planning for the race is well under way. Jon Livingston, our Running Gear Chairperson, has collected several logo designs, and a selection will be made soon. The logo will be on the race advertising, applications, and T-shirts (given to racers and volunteers). Ads for the race will begin to appear in your favorite publications in the spring. To appeal to all runners, we currently plan to advertise in Runner's World and NY Running News. We're also considering an ad in the Village Voice. Among the gay & lesbian publications in which we plan to advertise are Womanews, the Connection, the Advocate, and of course our sponsor's publications, Christopher St. and the Native. This year we'll need approximately 120 volunteers to work on race day, again under the supervision of Race Volunteer Coordinator Guy Zelenak. If you've run the race before, this is your opportunity to work, viewing the race from a different perspective and giving those who've worked in the past a chance to run. Guy has identified several key positions that should be filled by volunteers with some advance training. If you or a friend plan to work the race, be sure to talk to Guy (278-8280). All FRs should set aside some time this spring to help with some aspect of race preparations. Please call me at 677-5106. -Jim Schmidt, GPR'84 Race Director BUSINESS MEETING Getting the new year off to the right start, dozens of FRs crowded into Stan More & Dave Weir's apartment for the first 1984 club business meeting. And, true to his word of getting more people involved in the club's operations, Prez Steve Gerben actually let others talk! Membership Co-Chairs and VPs Connie Knapp and Bill Dolan (after all, we have to give the vice-presidents something to do) discussed plans for gaining new membership and increasing active participation among current members. Among the activities are a Meet-the-Membership fun run in April, production of a brochure to be distributed to potential members, establishment of a "speaker's bureau," and generation of a FRNY slide presentation. Race Director Jim Schmidt discussed the myriad activities for GPR, emphasizing the need for physical and financial help. At the announcement of his work-in-progress, author Erom Nats (nom de plume of Stan More) immediately opened his casting couch as director of this spoof on GPR'84. See it at our Monster Fundraiser, the May business meeting, or the Winter Garden (move over, "Cats"; here comes Nats!). I I I Join the "Dirt Alert" at next month's business meeting (Les Goldstein's, 344 W. 72 St., #SS) on Feb. 22 at 9:00 after run and dinner. -Richard Walker WOMEN'S MEETING, BRUNCH, & MARATHON TAPE On Sunday, Feb. 12, at 1:00 PM, there will be a $1 chi(?-in brunch to (?lan which races the women's team will run during 1984 and which other activities we want to get started (clinics, etc.); we'll also watch a videota(?e of the 1983 NYC Marathon. The address is 752 West End Ave., #4G ((?hone: 222-2558). The meeting will be short - I promise - so we can see the entire ta(?e. So 'come for a social afternoon, and bring a friend. -Connie Kna(?(? STONEWALL CHORALE CONCERT One of the few gay choruses in the country to include both women and men, this group will give concerts on Feb. 11 at St. Peter's (619 Lexington Ave., at 54th St., 8 PM) and on Feb. 12 at West Park Presbyterian (165 W. 86 St., at Amsterdam Ave., 3 PM) led by FRNY's very own Tim Vernon. The Stonewall Chorale's repertory includes music ranging from 16th-century sacred works to 20th-century secular pieces. Admission on Saturday night is $7 in advance, $10 at the door; and on Sunday, $5 in advance, $7 at the door. For more info call 989-4349. 2 �SHORT RUN FEBRUARY FARTALONG (about 5 miles) I guess you have noticed that I am not here I know you're sad but don't shed a tear Don't worry, don't fret, I'll be back How could I leave you, I'm your #1 quack February is cold so what else is new Anne Corey suggested this run for you The Fartalong will be on Feb. 12, a Sunday We'll meet at ten, our usual way Meet us at 59th & First I'm trying very hard to keep this verse The run will go south, like I should have done And terminate on Delancey St., ain't that fun? We'll eat this time at a famous place What a fitting way to end this race Ratners, oh Ratners, set the tables & brew the coffee The Front Runners are coming, oh yes you will see -Debbie White KVETCH (WITH APOLOGIES TO ALLEN GINSBERG) I saw seven of the best minds of the club, staggering hysterical layered through the Siberia of Ward's Island, ten degrees Fahrenheit, breaking trails in paths virginal, fun run chair absent, returning by 103rd St. footbridge, tromping through early morning Yorkville streets, Gerben seeking Greek coffee shop like missile seeking heat, rebellion in ranks, W.A.S.P. member leading revelers to kosher deli, Jonathan from Israel offering Talmudic explanation on dietary laws, first lover Buckley getting no cream cheese on bagel with his chili and arguing with me as to why Nixon should be allowed to buy Manhattan co-op, I fulminating against unindicted co-conspirator and would you buy a used car from this man? Kirchem in Wagner T-shirt expounds loudly on his lover causing waiter almost to drop coffee, elements braved by Holy Barbarians en route to endless committee meeting adored by officers of club, from which will emanate more work for fleetfooted fairies. -Tom Records LESBIAN & GAY COMMUNITY SERVICES CENTER On Dec. 30, the NYC Board of Estimates voted unanimously to sell the old Maritime High School building at 208 W. 13th St. to the Lesbian & Gay Community Services Center, Inc. The down payment of $150,000, in loans and gifts, was raised in three weeks. FRNY again showed its concern for our community by contributing $100 and making a $500 loan towards the down payment. We can be proud that we have helped make this dream for our community become a reality. SPECIAL EVENTS CALENDAR SAGE Theater Party: "The Rink" Theater Party: "Galas" February Fartalong Fun Run Women's Brunch at Connie Knapp's Bagel Run lOK (Team Event) Monthly Business Meeting Mobil Track & Field Games Automat Special Long Run GPR '84 Fundraiser at The Monster Meet-the-Membe rship Run & Picnic Weekend in Washington, DC Gay Pride Run '84 Gay Pride Run '84 Party Pride Day March & Festival Monday Friday Sunday Sunday Saturday Wednesday Friday Sunday Thursday Saturday Friday Saturday Saturday Sunday 3 2/6 2/10 2/12 2/12 2/18 2/22 2/24 2/26 3/22 4/? 5/4 6/23 6/23 6/24 8:00 8:00 10:00 1:00 10:00 9:00 6:30 10:00 7:00 10:00 6:00 9:30 9:00 12:00 PM PM AM PM AM PM PM AM PM AM PM AM PM N �A RACE TO THE CAKE Three hardy souls set out from Times Square for a journey into the depths of Brooklyn. Once there, a quick look around found no brave Brooklynites, so the 3 headed for the awesome sight of the Verrazano Bridge looming up in front of them. It turned out to be a beautiful day; George Schlein said it was worth getting up for, and August Adam agreed. Shortly after entering the Promenade along the Bay, Guy Zelenak picked up on another runner. He claims they talked about running and the guy's fiancee. Now, is that the truth? At about 9 miles, Guy dropped out, claiming to have back problems (or was it really to rendezvous with the other runner?). August and George continued on up to Ave. J to meet Joe Straus, and the 3 continued on to Park Circle, where August took a subway, claiming he was tired. George and Joe went on; Joe was having some discomfort due to new orthotics but still managed to complete the 5 miles he set out for. The 4 regrouped at Junior's and, like last year, no one had the famous cheesecake. -The Proverbial Little Bird LONG RUN Our long run for February will be the Automat Special on Sunday, the 26th, starting at 10 AM. Meet at one of NYC's quaintest landmarks, the Flatiron Building at Broadway & 23rd St. We'll run across 23rd to 12th Ave., down to the Battery, up the East Side to 42nd St., and then across to 3rd Ave., a distance of about 9 miles. Then we'll brunch together nearby at Horn & Hardart's. GAY MONEY Where are you spending your money? Are you supporting the lesbian and gay community by "shopping the hometown grocer," as it were? Specifically, have you purchased any goods or services from a Gay Pride Run '83 program advertiser? And I don't mean only the running-related stores. Terrestris, a greenhouse owned and operated by gay people, took a full-page ad and gave each runner and volunteer a 2096 discount coupon for all plants purchased in their store. Not one coupon has been used! (Steve has extra coupons if you've "mislaid" yours.) When I phoned Chamberlain & Associates regarding their career-counseling services and mentioned I first learned of them through the Gay Pride Run program, the response was, "Well, this is the first call I've received from that ad. It's good to know I didn't spend my money in vain." On the positive side, dentist Ira Rubenstein was delighted to receive a new client as a result of his ad. And I personally found from a GPR ad that one of our very own members, Steven Greenstein, is an optometrist (and he gives great examinations). Gang, we'll be approaching these businesses again soon for 1984 ads. It will pave the way if you simply say, "By . the way, thanks for your ad in last year's Gay Pride Run program" as you make a purchase, however small, in our supporters' businesses. Mention Front Runners or GPR'84 whenever you shop gay stores; it's an easy way to begin work for another successful race! -Richard Walker STORES GIVE DISCOUNTS TO FRNY MEMBERS Flash your FRNY ID card and you'll get a discount at: ATHLETIC ATTIC (1170 Third Ave., at 68th St., 249-2133) 15% off shoes & running gear DAKOTA BOOTERY (185 Amsterdam Ave., at 68th St., 799-7360) 2096 off all merchandise MCBURNEY YMCA PRO SHOP (215 W. 23rd St., 741-9210) RUNNER'S WORLD (275 Seventh Ave., 25th/26th Sts., 691-2565) 10% off all merchandise; no tax 10% off shoes & running gear SUPER RUNNERS SHOP (1337 Lexington Ave., corner 89th St., 369-6010; 10% off shoes only 360 Amsterdam Ave., 77th/78th Sts., 787-7665) VANDERBILT YMCA SPORT SHOP (224 E. 47th St., 755-2410) 10% off all merchandise; no tax WEST SIDE YMCA GYM STORE (CPW & 63rd St., 787-4400) 10% off all merchandise; no tax FRNY RUNNING GEAR FOR SALE Practical, unisex items designed to accommodate every whim of the season are sold by FRNY for the benefit of the club treasury. In addition to being useful clothing, our personalized tops carry the message of running and camaraderie to the gay &: lesbian (&: straight) communities. There are a variety of pieces from which to choose. Our famous runninglambda logo is featured in white "rubberized" lettering 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 are our Gay Pride Run ('82 & '83) shirts ($3) and the "Official" lavender shirt from GPR '83 ($5). The racing singlet is available in gray 50/50 with black and magenta running-lambda logo at $8, and the same logo appears on a limited number of nylon singlets at $14. The newly designed 3-color logo is available on a raspberry or turquoise T-shirt at $8 each. To purchase any or all of these club items talk to Guy (278-8280) or see Steve at a fun run. 4 �1983 FRNY AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED Now that the holidays are well behind us, it's time for AGRAS (the Academy of Gay Running Arts & Sciences) to strike again. Herewith, the 1983 "Sweaty" Awards for Distinctive Performance by FRs. To Stan More, the Marty King 3-Piece Madras Suit, for extraordinary taste in fashion (N.B.: Stan has sent the Schmata Committee into emergency session on several occasions in recent months). To George Schlein, the Vladimir Horowitz Fan Club Presidency for acerbic musical criticism on the hoof. To Steve Gerben, the Grace Kelly (aka P.G.) Safety Award for excellence behind the wheel. To Bill Dolan, the Imitation Louis Vuitton Plastic Shopping Bag, for sleeping in more NYC apartments than any other FR. To Leonora Lucon, our undying gratitude for protecting us from those Weds. evening creeps at the Rhapsody. To Bob Buckley, the McNeely Memorial Pot for being the most acquisitive FR ("I love things"). To Minnie Sheridan, anything she wants! To Warren Singer, the Gail Sondergaard Memorial Mosquito Netting for the most interesting change of address. To Inger-Jo Berger, her own edition of the newsletter. To Dave Mose, a jaundiced Care Bear for looking so cute in his yellow slicker at Mile 24. To Richard Walker, the Double-Entry of the Year (greased or ungreased - his choice) for consistently high-quality fiscal fiction. To Lee Abbey, our heartiest wish to see him back on the roads as soon as possible. To George Waffle, the Chiffon Off-the-Shoulder Breastplate for suffering the slings and arrows of outrageous Stan More (but at least George runs). To Michael Cooper, a new spine. And finally, to the entire membership - you made 1983 another terrific year for gay runners in the city. -BiBe LETTER TO FRNY During the three weeks I was essentially housebound with a broken ankle, the many cards and calls from Front Runners helped make the time pass more quickly and cheered me up. I appreciate the help given when I could only get around to a limited extent. Thanks for all your help and encouragement. -Lee Abbey MOBIL TRACK & FIELD GAMES Ask any of the FRs who attended last year's Mobil Track & Field Games and they 'll probably first pant in memory of the athletes' rippling muscles and tight sportswear, then remark on what a fun event it was! Here's your chance to join a festive group at the Games (binoculars a plus but not required). FRNY has a block of 30 seats to be sold on a first-come, firstserved basis. Tickets are $14; date is Friday, Feb~ 24; time is 6:30 PM; and place is Madison Square Garden. To purchase tickets see Richard Walker at a run or call 678-4386 (home) or 909-5615 (work). NEWSLETTER CONTRIBUTIONS The FRNY Newsletter is composed of articles written by members of the club. Participation has increased lately, to everyone's benefit. Submit your pieces to any officer, but please do it as early in the month as possible, preferably before the business meeting. WHEN That first New Balance step on Bay State pavement, Sunny wind electrifying my senses, '79, pulsing with the unknown, Falling into the future, Is no different than those Many steps I take in Jersey now, As the burnished Manhattan skyline, Like the blazing nocturnal ship in Fellini 's "Amarcord," Glides by. When the lungs and knees give Way, when I know I must Run again when I "should" (will Then finish ten, no doubt!), when all about Me are PR's, is then when I see that seven years hence, when Forty, I will still be running, when The tiny voice, insipid, pedestrian, will still be babbling, "Damn fool, grow up and do something else!" 5 -Ron Hamblin �THE RACING CALENDAR This month's team event will be: Bagel Run 10K, Saturday, February 18. Be sure to put ."Front Runners NY" on all race applications. It makes getting official results from NYRRC much simpler. Breakfast at Jason's afterward. RACE RESULTS Stan More (h: 877-4252; w: 280-3442) is the compiler of race results for FRNY, but it is up to each individual to make sure Stan has all the results before the February 22 business meeting. MIDNIGHT RUN Central Park, 111 (8K) 28:45 Kevin Tierney Rick Buckheit 28:49 1\1arty Perl 30:24 Dan Del Monte 31:29 Jim Skofield 32:20 Jon Livingston 33:48 34:47 George Schlein Guy Zelenak 37:15 Bob Richert 39:47 Jim Schmidt 40:10 Manny Gonzalez 40:11 Joseph Straus* 41:00 (1st race ever) Tom Cook 46:00 Dave Logan 46:00 Inger Berger 46:10 WINTER SERIES B 6-MILER Central Park, 1115 Dave Mose Rick Buckheit Barney Kates Marty Perl Bob McCormack George Waffle John Curtis Joe Criscione Jon Livingston Paul Matwiow 36:22 36:27 36:49 37:20 37:30 37:38 37:57 40:30 40:50 42:14 Les Goldstein* Leo Boneau Andy Thomas Lenore Beaky* Inger Berger Bill Toner 42:15 43:41 46:37 49:13 50:57 53:46 MHT SEASON OPENER Central Park, 1/7 (5 mi.) Rick Buckheit Dave Weir Marty King Dave Mose Barney Kates George Waffle Joel Ifcher Jim Skofield Joe Criscione* Jon Livingston Bob Brins Jim Cannon Manny Gonzalez Richard Walker George Schlein* Paul Travis Steve Gerben Daniel Ifcher Les Goldstein* *Personal Record 29:24 30:08 30:09 30:28 31:00 31:18 32:02 32:16 32:20 32:27 32:40 34:02 34:05 34:20 34:41 34:59 35:12 35:16 35:32 Leo Boneau Tim Wilson* Tim Dial Dave Logan Andrew Khoo Frank Leykamm Claudette Furlonge Robert Semenza* (1st race ever) August Adam Lenore Beaky* Eric Kennedy Inger Berger Bill Toner Micky Zacuto Nancy Robertson Muriel More 36:25 36:34 36:39 36:56 37:16 37:53 38:06 38:34 40:07 40:09 40:10 41:20 45:12 45:56 48:47 54:00 WINTER SERIES B 10-MILER Central Park, 1121 Dan Del Monte* (turned 30 during Bob McCormack Marty King John Curtis Joe Criscione George Schlein* Les Goldstein* Leo Boneau Lenore Beaky Inger Berger 1:02:54 race) 1:03:57 1:04:07 1:05:21 1:12:32 1:13:52 1:17:04 1:19:41 1:24:30 1:27:20 STAN'S GOSSIP &: OTHER HALF-TRUTHS I was asked by Dave Mose to print a retraction of my comments last month (see "Winter Series Team Victory"). The complaint is that I implied he could hide a trophy in his pants and none would notice (except Barney). So here's your retraction, Dave. But in all fairness, I think everyone should give an opinion. So, the next time you see Dave, check out his crotch. And when your face is down between his legs for a close look, just tell him, "Stan sent me." II I Two FRs entered a new race category by turning 30 over the weekend of Jan. 21, but they celebrated in slightly different ways: one set a PR in a 10-mile race, while the other was gang-banged by 9 FRs on his kitchen table. Who did what? The initials are D.D. M. and R. ("Slut") W.! II I For his ability to put away copious quantities of food, we hear Dave W. is going to be given the Pink Piggy Award. Bob K. is spreading rumors that he's slimmed down to a mere slip of his former self. II I Sue F. and Bill D. seen armwrestling, a truly pitiful sight when, upon losing, the latter began to whimper uncontrollably. Ill Was that Jim S. we saw depositing his lunch in the bushes following speedwork? 6 � 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, 1984 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. 5 No. 2, February 1984 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 1984 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/3a72f508a65e9dda68b16f598452ba5d.pdf 1ece11e7fb2a829146c53e77481645e1 PDF Text Text FRONT RUNNE RS NY BOX 363, VILLAGE STATION, NEW YORK, NY 100 14 January 1984 FRONT RUNNERS NY NEWSLE'ITER Vol. V, No. 1 ELECTION RESULTS The 1984 officers and directors of FRNY were announced at the end of the Annual Meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 14. Elected were the following: President .......................... ..............•...... Steve Gerben Men's Vice President •.••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Bill Dolan Women's Vice President .••••...•••..••..••.....• Connie Knapp Secretary .•..•...•.••.•.••••••••••.•.•••...•.•...•...•.• Guy Zelenak Treasurer .......................... ..................... Richard Walker Directors at Large •••••••.•••••••.••••••••••••••••• Sue Foster, Stan More Special thanks to Sue Foster and Bill Beenhouwer, retiring Vice Presidents, for all their past work and dedication. They both made an invaluable contribution to the club during their terms of office. Of course, Sue will still have a hand in things as a new Board member, and we can still count on having Bill around for his valued input. Thanks to all the candidates, and congratulations to the new officers and directors as well as to Bob Brins, who served so conscientiously as our Elections Officer. FROM . STEVE GERBEN Once again, thank you for your support in 1983. It was another highly successful year for FRNY. Our membership has increased from about 270 to over 360; we continued to expand our running and social activities; and the Gay Pride Run was again an outstanding success. We showed our concern over the current AIDS crisis by sponsoring our AIDS Fund Run, which raised over $17,500 for the Gay Men's Health Crisis. It was also a year of structural change for the club, with our incorporation, application for tax-exempt status (still pending), adoption of revised bylaws, and the election of our first Board of Directors. As we enter our fifth year, we'll be more actively promoting our presence in the community and making a major effort to get our inactive members involved in club activities. As you can see by the list of upcoming events (page 6), it again promises to be a busy and exciting year, so plan on coming out and joining in the fun, work, and activities. ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING Christmas dinner for 60 hungry FRs? No problem with master chef Leo Boneau in the kitchen! Between scrumptious bites, we moaned with delight or tried to guess the special ingredients of the various dishes. (Leo told this writer his secrets, but the ones I wanted to hear had nothing to do with food.) Visions of sugarplums- or pumpkin cheesecake, as the case may be - dancing in our heads were interrupted by the shrill call of the whistle summoning the Annual Meeting to order. Infamous for his circumlocutory discourses, Steve unfurled a sheaf of notes for his speech. Nervous titters from the audience prompted him to explain that it was only a joke, to which Nelson de Morais rejoined, "It's always a joke." Undaunted, Steve forged ahead with the business at hand: contributions. The group voted to contribute $100 to each of the Gay Switchboard, Senior Action in a Gay Environment (SAGE), and the Lesbian and Gay Community Services Center. The club also voted to resign from the Community Coul'lcil of Lesbian and Gay Organizations due to that group's moving towards a more political nature from its original purpose of information networking. After announcements of upcoming events, the usual pitch for selling shirts (new shirts, same spiel), and the surprise delivery of the Stonewall Award we won back in June, Steve began his annual "State of the Club" address, thanking members, committee chairpersons, and officers for their contributions. During the review of the club's 1983 accomplishments, the doorbell rang and Steve remarked that he'd have to start his speech all over again, eliciting groans from the masses. Though often the subject of our good-natured derision, Steve received a well-deserved ovation for his steadfast devotion and untiring efforts for FRNY. /// Get your New Year off on the right foot by attending the first 1984 FR business meeting on Jan. 25 at Stan More's, 112 W. 71 St., #6 (starting about 9:00), following Editor's Addendum: the Wednesday run and dinner at the American Restaurant. -Richard Walker Unmentioned by Steve due to family modesty, but hardly overvalued, are the extraordinary contributions to FRNY by the spouse behind our Chief Executive, i.e., the First Lover. We, too, love you, Bob. �LESBIAN AND GAY COMMUNITY SERVICES CENTER At long last it looks as if NYC will finally have a lesbian and gay community center. Negotiations with the City for the purchase of the old Maritime High School on W. 13th St. (for $1,500,000) have apparently been completed, and the Board has appealed for donations and loans to cover the deposit. We have responded to this appeal, which came after our Annual Meeting, by deciding to make a $500 loan to the Center, which is repayable within a year, or it will be refunded if the contract with the City is not signed. This loan is in addition to the $100 donation voted for the Center at our Annual Meeting. We feel that FRNY should support this most important project for our community. GAY PRIDE RUN '84 The time has arrived to start actively planning for our race on June 23. Of immediate concern is our selection of a race logo to be used on the T-shirts, race applications, and advertising. If you'd like to submit a design, talk to Jon Livingston (222-2478), our Running Gear Chairperson. This design must be chosen in January, so don't delay. We must also name a Race Director, so if you're interested in this most important position and want to know more about it, talk to Steve Gerben or Bill Beenhouwer. Guy Zelenak will again be our Race Volunteer Coordinator, which entails assigning and training volunteers to work at the race. In order to provide the experience necessary we'll be asking volunteers to work in upcoming NYRRC races in the months ahead. Remember, we need about 120 people out there on race day, so if you and/or a friend would like to help out, talk to Guy (278-8280) about what's involved. Joel Ifcher will be in charge of putting together the Race Program, which includes soliciting corporate and business donations, ads, and drawing prizes. Since the race entry fees will only cover a little more than half the estimated $13,000 we'll spend on this year's race, it's critically important to make an all-out effort to solicit ads and donations. Talk to Joel (678-4386) if you'd like to help out. And of course we're again looking to our membership for financial support. Last year members donated over $1,500 towards the race; let's try to top that figure this year. Remember, an added inducement is that this year your donations will be tax deductible (pending approval), so please be as generous as possible. All donations, large or small, are welcome, and you'll be immortalized (if you wish) by a listing in the Race Program. As you can see, the race requires the talents of many people. Please try to do your part by getting involved in some aspect of planning for GPR'84, and let's all work to make it another great success. THEATER PARTY On Friday evening, Jan. 27, we'll be attending a performance of the new Charles Ludlam hit, "Galas," at the Ridiculous Theatrical Co., 1 Sheridan Square. The main character of the play, Magdalena Galas, exhibits more than a few parallels to the life of opera star Maria Callas (already "La Divina" when she was still living, in case anybody doesn't know), but the appeal of the production is by no means limited to opera buffs. Charles Ludlam, of course, portrayed the title role (pace Greta) in his now-famous production of the play "Camille," and anyone who's seen him in that or any other of his company's presentations knows what bizarre and witty humor awaits us. We have reserved a block of 40 seats at $15 each. To reserve your ticket, call Tom Cook (535-7570) and send your check to the club address. SAGE NIGHT AT "THE RINK" Let's play dress-up for another of SAGE's fundraising theater parties! The glittering scene this time will be "The Rink," starring Liza (with a Z) Minnelli and Chita (with a T) Rivera. Tickets are $60 ($15 of which is tax deductible) for this Monday, Feb. 6, performance. Seats will be assigned in the order of payment received. Give or send your check (made payable to SAGE) to Joel Ifcher as soon as possible; SAGE has requested that all tickets be paid for by Jan. 9. Contact Joel (home: 678-4386; work: 753-8000) for more information. A MODERN TRAGEDY "HILARIOUS! DAZZLING! LUDLAM ISA CLASSICI" Michael Feingold VILLAGE VOICE WED,THUR,SUN,AT 8$15 • FRI AT 8,SAT AT 7&10 $18 Om: ~tn:RIDAN 691· '2'271 MORE FRNY RUNNING GEAR Hot on the heels of our new racing singlets, our new T-shirts have arrived! The 3-color design is available on raspberry or turquoise at $8. The new singlets have proved very popular, and we've already placed a second order for the 50/50s. There are still a few medium and large poly singlets remaining; we won't be reordering these, so if you want one, don't wait. 2 ; �SPECIAl, RUN On Dec. 18 the highly touted Jingle Bell Trot turned out to be the Jingle Bell Tiptoe, as a grand total of three (3) FRs overcame holiday party hangovers, the biting cold, and an F Train breakdown and showed up at Brooklyn's Prospect Park. For a while I expected a solo run - namely, me! Luckily, Guy Zelenak arrived at 10:55. Upon arriving, we ran into George Schlein, thus rounding out the trio. In deference to the painful wart that still plagues my left heel, Guy and George agreed to run a Turkey Trot course (5 miles) instead of the suggested 6.8-mile run. Sporting the latest in Gore-Tex and polypropylene fashions (eat your hearts out, Charlie's Angels), we finished the run in notso-record time. Postrun brunch turned out to be coffee and donuts; still, it was nice to visit rural America for 2 hours (God, I miss Larchmont!). P.S.: I swear I know nothing about the rare birds that were kidnapped that day at the park. (Guy, you never told me where you found those lovely feathers I noticed you were wearing after I stopped to excrete bodily fluids.) -Joseph Fleming-Straus Where were all the macho/macha runners on Sunday, Dec. 11? At Van Cortlandt Park doing a long run cross-country style. The Fearless Five were: Claudette F., Andrew K., Robert S., George S., and Guy Z. With course description and map of Van Cortlandt and Tibbett Brook Parks in hand, the Five set out along the railroad tracks for the first of two 7-mile loops. Upon reaching mile #3 they began to realize that the course description needed updating, as a pedestrian overpass and a hole in the fence didn't exist - nor did the fence itself, for that matter. During the first 4 miles they ran upon, along, and over railroad tracks and hurdled fallen trees. Supposedly twice a week a train goes through - another update item for the description. Nothing could stop the Five - hills (cliffs), rocks, RR tracks, streams, pumping stations - onward, upward, and down they went. Through it all Guy was heard to say, "This is a great strengthening run." Claudette twice screamed out for help when bushes attacked her while climbing hills. Robert informed us that he couldn't find ... did he ever find whatever? You'll have to ask him. Andrew had to show off his agility by balancing, without a net, high above (well, inches above) a mud hole, then in midstream he began to sway. It was touch and go, but he regained his control and, yes, completed his act. Then, with 2 miles to go, George, not wanting to be left out, slipped in some mud and showed us how he could stay upright; but was all that !+@¢#*$%& really necessary? With the run over, the Fearless Five sprinted down Broadway to the I.H.O.P., where a good time was had by all, including the waitress, as five varieties -Guy of pancakes were devoured. Appetites sated, the Five headed for home and a warm bath. The January Special Runs are described below in verse by Running Schedule Chairperson Debbie White: LONG RUN Ward's Island Wingo You deserve a break today So get up and run away with Front Runners Hold the snowflakes, halt tire blowing winds Special fun runs don't upset us Have it your way at Front Runners We plan our fun runs especially for you Jogging to Ward's Island can be fun Please join us for this short run While the island may not be lush We'll run there and leave in a rush Get up for this on January 22 Wards Island is a place to be seen So meet us early about ten a.m. We'll start the run and then say amen We'll meet at 82 and First It might snow, it could be worse Don't stay home, get out of bed After it's over we'll get fed A Race to the Cake This run is old, but what the hell It's been done before and was liked very well NY is for runners or so they say Why not run this one, Leonora will lead the way Long runs are healthy and a good part of living What is life if you are not out there giving So give it your best and run this day 10 or so, miles won't hurt, but for me it may We'll start in Coney Island and head for Juniors in Flatbush If you somehow get tired we'll give you a push in the tush So don't miss out, join us on January twenty-nine Front Runners and you, don't forget the date We'll meet at Times Square, Leonora's favorite place The first car of the N Train is where to bring your face Our usual time is to meet at ten Come out you all, ladies and men 3 �in BO, BO, BO Here's your social secretary reporting on another festive FR holiday party, this yearthe grand piano. (The owners of a new location, a spacious loft with woodburning fireplace and baby Prez loft want you all to know it's for sale - only $350,000.) Amidst the dancing and schmoozing, to the FR line, raspberry and turquoise Steve did a brisk business in shirt sales. The latest additions to models, have proved so popular that the size smalls sold out entirely in just four days. Kudos if we were holding a disco marathon the winners would surely Jon Livingston. On the dance floor, Leo have been Joe Criscione and Leo Boneau, who barely missed a beat all evening. Off the floor,up in easy). Moving has been working to improve his running speed (keeping up with Joe isn't - Leo distance - from a 5K first club race to competing in the December Winter Series 10-Miler judging by the spiffy duds on display. has steadily moved down in time. Santa came early this year, My favorites among the high fashion set were Dan Hladik in mauve suspenders and Micky Zacuto, were who could have jumped out of an airplane linked arm in arm with the Diors. Leather pantscherry had pleats no less, while Dan Del Monte set off his pair with a very popular. David Logan's ar red necktie. Dan is another FR who's been working seriously on his running - with spectacul up to a 6:37 pace in the results. From last June's GPR at just under 8-min. miles, he's stepped December 10-Miler. Dan is a regular attendee at Guy Zelenak's popular Monday night farting sessions the (farting is a Swedish technique that teaches racers how to develop a surge of speed utilizing party's close had a special holiday pleasure. principle of jet propulsion). Those remaining at the Cook George Schlein sat at the piano and played from memory one of Liszt's Petrarch Sonatas. -Tom of FRNY RUNNING GEAR FOR SALE Practical , unisex items designed to accommodate every whim FRNY for the benefit of the club treasury. In addition to being useful the season are sold by clothing, our personalized tops carry the message of running and camarade rie to the gay & lesbian famous running(& straight) communities. There are a variety of pieces from which to choose. Our on both styles of hooded sweatshir ts (front lambda logo is featured in white "rubberized" lettering at and back on zippered model, $15; back only on pullover, $14), and it's in burgundy on our gray-swe Also available are our Gay Pride Run ('82 & '83) shirts ($3) and T-shirt ($7) and white tanktop ($6). with the "Official" lavender shirt from GPR'83 ($5). The racing singlet is available in gray 50/50 number of black and magenta running-lambda logo at $8, and the same logo appears on a limited T-shirt nylon singlets at $14. The newly designed 3-color logo is available on a raspberry or turquoise fun run. ) or see Steve at a at $8 each. To purchase any or all of these club items talk to Guy (278-8280 at MINNIE SHERIDAN: ON BILLS- VIEWS AND REVIEWS The hill under review today is that found generally as the North Hill or Heartbre ak Hill. If one runs the north end of Cental Park, known this clockwise there are actually two hills to consider. However, since I don't get paid per hill by my to renegotia te publication, I'll be writing from the counterclockwise point of view (I intend contract after January 1, when the dues increase takes effect). I have never understood why anyone 102nd would ever run the North Hill when it is much easier, quicker, and more pleasant to take the that's why it's there - so why not? In Street cutoff. It gets you to the same place, and obviously above any event, if you insist, you approach the North Hill by running up the East Side. The stretch just l - boring, actually. You will, however, meet people who have the reservoir is rather uneventfu done the hills (that is, clockwise), and they'll either be in great shape (in which case you'll feel rotten) are or they'll be reduced to a quivering mess (in which case you can really give them attitude). You your Dantesque descent to the on the East Side, after all. Once you pass the cutoff you begin y Harlem Meer (all you little Dutch boys and dykes know what that means). It seems to be obligator terrorized by careening cars or berserk bicyclists, and that as you wind your way down the hill you're the if you dare step outside the double line these fellow park lovers are ready to squash you into along pavemen t. If you make it to the bottom of the hill, you have a brief stretch of flat roadway up as the Meer before you turn to the left to ascend the hill. Now the struggle begins. You climb you head west, far below the War of 1812 fortress hidden in the woods above. Your breath quickens The and you hear the hollow echo of shoes on pavement as you run under an outcropping of rock. threatene d by cars and bikes. Up and around you go. You hill curves to the left and you're again of play mental games to block the pain (my favorite is to hum the main theme from the Prologue so. it's over, but not Boito's "Mephistophele" - check it out). You reach the signal light and think The top is still 50 yards away. You plod along, swearing that you'll never again pass up the cutoff. The Then you reach the summit and figuratively plant your flag before descending the other side. see that it's so out of the way that not too many people will only good thing to say about this hill is nearhow badly your mascara has streaked while you have pounded yourself into a blithering state of must avoid them at incontinence. However, those who do see you will not forget it. In the future you all costs. This hill is rated 3 muggings for bucolic location and 4 running shoes for difficulty. -BiBe 4 �96 CHEERS This past year was an extremely successful racing year for FRs. No fewer than 96 awards were won by our members, including 6 for team events (split evenly between the men and ·women, 3 apiece). The women got off to an early start with 2nd place in the January 10-Miler, followed by a 1st-place award in the Bronx 5-Miler in March and a 5th-place award in the competitive Club Team Championship in July. May was the month for the men, with 2 team awards - 6th place in the Flushing 4 x 5K relays, and 4th place in the Bayside Federal 5-Miler (and of course the 3rdplace award in the recent December 6-Miler - see next article). For individual awards, Patrick Moriarty led the pack with 17, many of them 1st-place age-group awards. Other notable men include track star Jerry Mahle (whose specialties include, among other things, the 1,000-yard race), Fred Vega, Steve Brown, Marty King, and Steve Vizena. Topping the women with ten individual awards was Inger-Jo Berger, who admits to racing more than any other woman in the country. Other notable women include Sahli Cavallaro, Sandy Greer, Gail Pearlman, and Leonora Lucon. And of course, who could forget Sue Foster, who deserves special mention. In addition to her 1st-place age-group awards (placing in virtually every race she ran), she was first woman overall in an incredible 3 races this past year! We hope 1984 will be as successful for Sue and for all the rest of us. -S. More/D. Weir WINTER SERIES TEAM VICTORY The Winter Series got off to a hot start with a third-place victory for the NYFR men's team in the December 6-Miler (see Race Results). It was exciting to watch the new Front Runners singlets flying by (with FRs in them). Central Park victories for the men have always been elusive (the women have done it twice), given the stiff competition there. Well, we know how to be stiff, too, and proved it on Dec. 3rd! (Some of you are experts, I'm sure.) The December 10-Miler was equally thrilling, but the men's team placed fourth - which I explained to Dave Mose means that he doesn't get a trophy. He tried to swipe one of the 6-Miler team trophies, for a race he didn't even run, by stuffing it in his shirt. But even his chest isn't that big, so I stopped him. Next time, try your pants, Dave. That I might believe, even if Barney wouldn't. Steve Vizena led the men's team with an impressive 33:30, which placed him 18th overall! I can't say enough good about Steve. He joined the NYRRC just so he could run these two races with us (membership in that organization was required to enter). You're a real team player, Steve, and if you ever need a favor, just ask! Sahli C. continued her winning streak with individual awards in both races. And for the first time, I don't have anything bad to say about George w. He ran much improved times (compared to the rest of the year) as he moved out of an 18-month slump. Soon he'll be forming a Cplus team! FR turnout for these races was terrific, but I need some more inventive cheering and more company from the sidelines. How about one team cheer suggested by Jim Skofield: "Catch that sucker! I Go, man, go! I Come on, Front Runners, I Blow, blow, blow!" OK, Jim, you got it! -Stan RE: 3RD ANNUAL STEPHAN TALKHOUSE MONTAUK MARATHON To place first in the 30-39 division with the time of 4:18:22 is a joke; 250 had registered for the race, of which 18 were females. I had tried to get some women out there for this race. I mailed out about 6 entry blanks hoping for a few "nibbles." NONE. I don't know why: The infamous headwind that this race is known for? (Yes, it was there.) That the race is too close to other marathons? (Possibly.) Or me? (Impossible!) The 6 dogs? (I ended up babysitting for a cat, too.) That my girlfriend was away for the weekend? (What, you don't trust me?) Or my promise to cook up a pasta dinner or two? (It was delicious.) Whatever; at least I did my best. My old car and I made the trip alone again, with a lovely sunrise (Editor's Query to Inger-Jo: Is there any truth at all -Inger-Jo Berger and sunset for company. to the rampant rumor that if all your racing times were added up, the total would be greater than the combined times of all the contestants in this year's NYC Marathon and the Bay-to-Breakers Run?) STAN'S GOSSIP &: OTHER HALF-TRUTHS I'm having trouble getting this column started, but not for lack of material. I intended to feature Bill Dolan (our newly elected Men's V.P.) this month, but the "real" story turns out to be so juicy that I can't print it. If you want the details, you'll have to speak to me privately. /// As regards myself and the election, a simple thank-you seems inadequate. In addition to your support at the ballot box, I was deeply touched by the number of personal congratulations I received. The hours I've spent in the past and intend to spend in the future don't seem so long when I know they're appreciated. I hope I can live up to your expectations. Thank you. -Stan 5 �Mobil Track & Field MOBn. TRACK &: FIELD GAMES Ask any of the FRs who attended last year's memory of the athletes ' rippling muscles and tight sportsw ear, Games and they'll probably first pant in group at the Games then remark on what a fun event it was! Here's your chance to join a festive on a first-com e, first(binocul ars a plus but not required ). FRNY has a block of 30 seats to be sold and place is Madison Square served basis. Tickets are $14; date is Friday, Feb. 24; time is 6:30 PM; or 909-5615 (work). Garden. To purchas e tickets see Richard Walker at a run or call 678-4386 (home) written by member s NEWSLETTER CONTRIBU'110NS The FRNY Newslet ter is compose d of articles increase d lately, and this is wonderf ul. Submit your pieces to any of the club. Particip ation has the business meeting . officer, but please do it a-; early in the month as possible , preferab ly before of your member ship in FRNY MEMBERSHIP CARD AS GOOD AS GOLD Among the many benefits member ship card. Your yearly member FRNY are the discoun ts you'll receive by showing your FRNY purchase s. Check ship dues will be paid for by the discoun ts you receive during the year on these ts to FRNY member s, and carry and use your card. the following listing of business es that give discoun you'll get a discount at: STORES GIVE DISCOUNTS TO FRNY MEMBERS Flash your FRNY ID card and 15% off shoes & running gear ATHLETIC ATTIC (1170 Third Ave., at 68th St., 249-2133) 20% off all merchan dise DAKOTA BOOTERY (185 Amsterd am Ave., at 68th St., 799-7360) 10% off all merchan dise; no tax MCBURNEY YMCA PRO SHOP (215 W. 23rd St., 741-9210) 10% off shoes & running gear RUNNER'S WORLD (275 Seventh Ave., 25th/26 th Sts., 691-2565) SUPER RUNNERS SHOP (1337 Lexingt on Ave., corner 89th St., 369-6010; 10 % off shoes only 360 Amsterd am Ave., 77th/78 th Sts., 787-7665) 10% off all merchan dise; no tax VANDERBILT YMCA SPORT SHOP (224 E. 47th St., 755-2410) 10% off all merchan dise; no tax WEST SIDE YMCA GYM STORE (CPW &: 63rd St., 787-4400) SPECIAL EVENTS CALENDAR Saturda y Sunday Sunday Saturda y Sunday Wednesday Friday Sunday Monday Friday NYRRC Season Opener 5-Miler Winter Series 6-Miler (team event) 6-Miler Racers' Breakfa st at Stan's Winter Series 10-Mile r (team event) Ward's Island Wingo Fun Run Monthly Business Meeting Theater Party: "Galas" Race-to -the-Ca ke Long Run SAGE Theater Party: "The Rink" Mobil Track & Field Games GPR'84 Fundrais ing Party Weekend in Washington, DC Meet-th e-Memb ership Run & Picnic Gay Pride Run '84 Pride Day March & Festival ? Friday Saturda y Saturda y Sunday 1/7 1/15 1/15 1/21 1/22 1/25 1/27 1/29 2/6 2/24 3/? 4/? 4/? 6/23 6/24 11:00 10:30 12:00 10:30 10:00 9:00 8:00 10:00 8:00 6:30 AM AM M AM AM PM PM AM PM PM 6:00 10:00 9:30 12:00 PM AM AM M on a timely basis, but THE RACING CALENDAR I wish I could get accurat e informa tion to you they are subject to change. The Season Opener 5-Miler until race applicat ions are actually printed for January will be: is now Sat., Jan. · 7, and there will be no team scoring. Sorry. Our team events January 6-Miler - Sunday, Jan. 15 January 10-Mile r - Saturda y, Jan. 21 Also, note that There will be a chip-in breakfa st at my place (112 w. 71 St., #6) after the 6-Miler. may be worth running just for that. the Season Opener does give long-sle eved turtle-n eck shirts and -Stan Please call me if there are any question s about the schedule . 6 �\, TAC MEMBERSHIP :All memberships in The Athletics Congress (TAC) expired on December 31. To renew for 1984 y0u will receive a renewal notice from TAC, or see Guy or Stan for an application form. Our club number for the application is 511. Membership in TAC provides you with liability insurance coverage in TAC-sanction ed events (almost all races) and is required for certain races, including the NYC Marathon, so if you plan to enter, don't procrastinate . The membership fee is $6. RACE RESULTS Stan More (h: 877-4252; w: 280-3442) is the compiler of race results for FRNY, but it is up to each individual to make sure Stan has all the results before the Jan. 25 business meeting. Due to computer terror, the results of the first 2 races below were reported incorrectly in the last newsletter. HEARTBREAK HILL lOK Boston, 11/6 Rick Weidner* 46:45 PHOENIX lOK, Arizona, 11/6 Richard Walker 41:54 MIGHTY HAMPTONS TRIATHLON, S~ H~b~, 9n2 3:56:06 Sahli Cavallaro (lOth, Subvets division) Swim 1.5 mi. (15th) 1:03:53 1:26:46 Bike 25 mi. (17th) 1:13:50 Run 10 mi. (1st) ROCKVILLE CENTRE 10K Long Island, 11/12 Inger-Jo Berger 4:18:22 Inger-Jo Berger (1st, 30-39ers) 38:05 Dan Del Monte 38:5 9 Jim Skofield 39:47 Cavall~o Sahli (5th, Subvets division) 40:50 Joe Criscione 41:37 Bob Brins 41:40 Lee Abbey 41 :45 Paul Travis 42:45 Steve Gerben 42:48 Leo Boneau 43:02 Dan Ifcher 44:41 Tim Dial 45:15 Les Goldstein 47:08 August Adam 48:33 Connie Knapp 50:39 Inger-Jo Berger 50:41 Gail Pearlman 52:10 Steve Schmidt 53:26 Anne Corey 3RD ANNUAL PHILADELPHIA MARATHON, 11/27 WINTER SERIES A 10-MILER Central P~k, 12/10 3:32:27 Louis Bothwell 3:42:07 Paul Moore (1st marathon) 57:38 Steve Vizena 1:01:26 Bob McCormack* 1:01:36 Dave Mose 1:02:06 Rick Buckheit* 1:02:09 John Curtis* 1:02:18 Marty Perl* 1:04:01 George Waffle 1:04:39 Bill Dolan* 1:06:16 Dan Del Monte* 1:07:35 Jim Skofield 1 :08 :25 Sahli Cavall~o* (6th, Subvets division) 1:12:00 Joe Criscione 1:14:22 Leo Boneau 1:16:31 Tim Dial 1:24:16 Lenore Beaky* 1 :24:17 Adam August 1:25:52 Inger-Jo Berger 1:27:30 Rebecca Chalker 34:21 38:05 41:02 43 :34 Inger-Jo Berger 44:30 Micky Zacuto 45:56 Nancy Robertson 53:33 Miller Karen 57:21 Lee Abbey 57:21 George Schlein (above 2 ~rived 20 min. late, C-team style) Paul Matwiow CORRIGENDA 49:56 B~b~a Levitan M~y Tomich THIRD ANNUAL S. TALKHOUSE MONTAUK MARATHON, Southampton, 11/26 ATLANTIC CITY MARATHON New Jersey, 12/3 3:22:34 Marty King SRI CHIMNOY HALF-MARATHON, Flushing, 11/20 Claudette Furlonge* M~y Tomich* Inger-Jo Berger* Leonora Lucon 1:41:24 1:46:59 1:48:34 2:07:02 TURKEY TROT Prospect Park, 11/24 (5 mi.) 28:59 Jerry Mahle 29:?? Kevin Tierney 30:10 Bob McCormack 33:14 Sahli Cavallaro (3rd, Subvets division) WINTER SERIES A 6-MILER Central P~k, 12/3 33:30 Steve Vizena (7th, Open division) 35:47 Marty Perl 35 :48 Rick Buckheit 36:08 Bob McCormack 36:25 John Curtis (above 5, 3rd-place team) 36:26 Jerry Mahle 36:37 Dave Weir 37:08 George Waffle 38:00 Joel Ifcher *Personal Record 7 MAC 30K CHAMPIONSHIP Central P~k, 12/17 (18.6 mi.) Claudette Furlonge* 2:37:24 2:45:38 Inger-Jo Berger* �FRONT RUNNERS NEW YORK, INC. STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES <Accrual Basis> For the Year Ended December 31, 1983 RECEIPTS Membership Dues Merchandise Sales Event Ticket Receipts Party Receipts Business Meeting Receipts Transportation Receipts Miscellaneous Income Race Entry Fees Race Donations Race Program Advertising Race Fundraiser Miscellaneous Race Income Total Receipts EXPENDITURES Cost of Merchandise Sold Office Operating Expense-Postage Office Operating Expense-Printing Office Operating Expense-Misc. Event Ticket Purchases Party Expenditures Business Meeting Expense Transportation Expense Contributions Miscellaneous Expenses Race T-Shirts Race Advertising Race Program Expense Race Carry-All Bags Miscellaneous Race Expense Total Expenditures $4635.00 3955.00 7981.40 2610.50 1394.50 1230.00 27.70 5607.00 1867.00 3490.00 882.00 348.00 34,028.10 1901.31 1171.86 2029.51 876.06 8813.50 2559.32 1536.36 909.80 750.00 1011.33 3272.80 2019.00 1239.00 1182.36 3455.34 32,727.55 1,300.55 RECEIPTS IN EXCESS OF EXPENDITURES ========= BALANCE SHEET December 31, 1983 ASSETS Cash on Hand Inventory <at cost> Notes Receivable Accounts Receivable Prepaid Expense Total Assets 5111.31 1988.31 500.00 282.00 150.00 LIABILITIES Accounts Payable 8,031.62 ======== 1,080.00 NET WORTH Membership Equity Total Liabilities and Net Worth 6,951.62 8.031.62 ======== I � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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