1 25 12 http://archives.frny.org/files/original/52d8bb5058f52c129867cd61c69d4c99.pdf 129ab8a782ccfd475f12bdb36fd18c1a PDF Text Text FRONT RUNNERS NY BOX 363, VILLAGE STATION, NEW YORK, NY 10014 February 1988 FRONT RUNNERS NY NEWSLETTER A TALE OF TWO BENEFITS. As we move into our ninth year as one of the many proud and concerned Lesbian and gay groups in NYC, each one of us may derive particular pleasure from the degree to which our club has shown itself an active and supportive member of that community of groups. Nowhere is that more evident than in our willingness to come to the aid of other Lesbian and gay organizations. In the past two months, FRNY has been a cosponsor of two major benefits. In December, our holiday party at Tracks was a fundraiser for the Community Health Project. Geoff McNally, their public relations chairman, writes: "Counting all the tickets sold and donations collected, we have raised over $3500 from the party-and checks are still coming in. While this is not a large amount · for an organization as large as GMHC, it is a substantial sum for a grassroots community group like the Community Health Project. This money will help us buy much-needed supplies, subsidize medical care for patients who can't pay their bills, and defray operating expenses." On Sat. Jan. 9, FRNY co-sponsored a dance with and for the Community Center. After the dust had settled (and with the record breaking crowds in attendance, there was plenty of dust!), the event garnered close to $5000. We should all be proud of the success of these two events and we should continue to seek out ways of bringing honor to our reputation as a running club with great heart. As you read on in this month's newsletter you'll encounter plenty of ways to get involved with and for the activities of FRNY. Good running! Jim Skofield. Yo1. I X. No. 2 had to do double duty and there were many volunteers being trained. We will work the following races. (Those marked with an asterisk represent the best opportunities for training, since the fields are less dense.) Sun. Feb. 7 Sheraton Centre Bagel Run **Sun. Feb. 28 Snowflake Four Miler ** **Sun. Mar. 13 Brooklyn Half Marathon ** **Sun. Mar. 20 Four Mile Run ** Sat. Apr. 16 Trevira Twosome **Sun. May 8 L'eggs Tune-up ** Sat. June 4 L'eggs Mini Marathon **Sun. June 19 Father's Day 4M Race (our dress rehearsal) As you can see, time is at a premium; some of the positions require observing before doing, and some require working as a team, as you will at GPR'88. PLEASE COME FORWARD! THIS IS OUR BIGGEST EVENT. IT CAN ONLY WORK AS WELL AS ITS KEY VOLUNTEERS ARE TRAINED. Other races that can be added are: **Sun. Mar. 6 Central Park 5 Miler ** Sat. Mar. 20 Perrier lOK ·Run Sat. June 18 Club Team Championship Let's talk soon. See me at a run or call 718-278-8280. If not you, then how about a friend or loved one? Guy Zelenak, Volunteer Director. GAY PRIDE RUN 1 88. The GPR Task Force has been formed and is already hard at work with early preparations for the race. Assistant Race Director Lenore Beaky has donned a grey flannel suit [harumph] and is exploring the intricacies of the advertising world, while Technical Director Bob Brins is organizing the infinite details that will ensure a smooth functioning, sunny-weather (but not too hot) race. The multitudinous demands of outreach and solicitation are cascading upon the head of our Promo Homo, Sandra Levine, and she could sure use your help in implementing an abundance of innovative ideas (This Means You!). And don't forget the Great T-Shirt Design Competition. You don't have to be an experienced graphic GPR'88 VOLUNTEER TRAINING SCHEDULE. We only have a few races in which to get our training done before June 25. Winter races are unfortunately the best time for us because Marilyn has fewer experienced volunteers at races. Example: At the Frostbite 10 Miler on Jan. 17 many of us 1 �artist--just submit to Jon Livingston (your designs, that is), before March 1. He will be glad to advise new designers on the specs. And, if you ~ a graphic artist, how about assisting our "old reliable" Joe Piliero with the advertising copy? Learn the job for next year, so poor Joe won't have to keep doing it for the rest of his life. Mickey Zacuto. remains a single committee which lacks a chairperson--the Housing Committee . Requirements for the job include unwearying telephone charm, a sparking disposition and the ability to match guest A (vegetarian, Buddhist, antivivisectionist) with host B (carnivore, pagan, animal lab technician). Feeling gracious and diplomatic? Then volunteer for this position and give your hellcat persona a chance to really cook! Jim Skofield. JANUARY BUSINESS MEETING. Three dozen or so FRs passed under the bicycle of Howard Kessler to gather for the monthly business meeting cum Tupperware Party on Jan. 20. Enthralled, we filled out our questionnaires--how old did you think she was?--and received instructions on sealing and burping bowls, how to store fresh food (air should be left in) and cooked food (air should be kept out), all the while being presented with every shape and form of Mr. Tupper's products. George Schlein's astuteness in answering the questionnaire won him a "butter-up." The newsletter awaits your report on how it works, George. Oh yes, we did also transact business. Mickey Zacuto emphasized the importance of fundraising for GPR '88 since Christopher Street Financial has reduced its contribution this year. The membership voted its unanimous approval of her proposed race budget. Joe Criscione spoke of spring classes to be offered by Cliff Pauling, we were presented with Patrick's Plethora of social events (see below for details), Sandra Levine urged our help on Outreach, Chris Frieman indicated that Family Support Group would next meet in March, Howard Kessler is writing a history of Front Runners NY, and Richard Walker announced that the FR Track and Field Invitational would be held on Columbus Day weekend at either Baker Field or Downing Stadium. Finally, Steve Gerben showed us how to burp our new FR tights. The next business meeting will be on Feb. 17 at 9pm at Mickey Zacuto's, 342 E. 9 St. 14C. The run will be along the East River at 7pm. Drop bags off at Mickey's beforehand. Lenore Beaky. ST. PATTY'S RACE(S) IN ALLENTOWN, PA Mar. 12-13. Join Front Runners of New York, Philadelphia and DC for this most revered of March races, to be held on Sun. Mar. 13. We are organizing teams for the 10 miler at 9:30am and the 5K at 12N. We'll depart NY from Jason's by chartered bus after the Saturday run and returning midafternoon on Sunday. Accommodations at the Allentown Hilton are $59./quad, and total expenses for the race, T-shirt, banquet etc. will be about $50. Our policy is still first check, first reserved, so get your deposit check for $25 (made out to FR) to Paul Kelly or Patrick Barker by Feb. 20. Paul Kelly. FRNY COMMITTEE CHAIRPEOPLE. It gives me great pleasure to announce the appointment of three FRs to chair committees. They are: Paul Matwiow 212-349-2429 for Special Runs, and Dan Elliott 212-674-4033 and Chris Frieman 718-745-2524 for Family Support. Thanks to these people for stepping forward to volunteer! There A POTLUCK DINNER/WINTER OLYMPICS TV EVENING will be held on Thurs. Feb. 18 from 7-lOpm. Why watch the pumping, thumping, jumping, romping, the swishing and the swooshing of the '88 winter games by your lonesome? If you don't have a plausible reply, join the rooting, hooting and aahing at Paul Kelly's humble abode at MOBIL GAMES AT THE GARDEN. Tickets for this indoor T&F championship, to be held Fri. Feb. 26, are going fast. So we've got to reserve and buy our tickets by Feb. 13. $15 seats in the second promenade will be $11 if we muster a group of 25. call Patrick 212-255-6564 or Paul 212-2549740. SKATING AT LASKER RINK. Bring your ice skates to the run on Sat. Mar. 5, not because the park has been too icy for running shoes recently, but because after the run we'll be' going to brunch at a local eatery and then on to Lasker Rink at the north end of the park to skate (and avoid the crowds at Trump Rink). Admission is $2.50 and skate rental is $2. No reservations are needed. P.S. If you've got an above average butt, please wear tights for this event. 2 �99 Mac Dougal St. Apt. f7. We' 11 be men's figure, speed and hockey events and ~omen's do~hill skiing. If ~e're lucky, ~e may get a glimpse of our o~ Jay Hill on the Olympic set. So that we can coordinate the casseroles, give Paul a call at 212-254-9740. Paul Kelly. possibly get lost, but Richard W.'s attentiveness at the three water stops made me feel as if I had my own personal trainer. Arriving at last at home base, without incident but exhilarated by 10 miles of great running, I was then treated not only to TJ's warm hospitality but also to his scrumptious Butch Brunch, including a chilled apricot spice soup and tender moist chocolate brownies that I will just have to treasure in memory until next year brings an opportunity to experience them anew. NB: The much awaited George Schlein never did arrive for the run, leading to speculation that perhaps he had, this year, gotten lost on his way to Jersey. Mickey Zacuto. ~atching LESBIANS WILL DANCE at the Community Center on Sat. Feb. 6 from 9pm to lam for the Heritage of Pride Gay Pride Committee. The $8 entry ~ill also get you a free drink. For information, call 212-6732179. CALL FOR A GOOD TIME. The ne~ social chairs refuse to be treated like so much furniture. They do, ho~ever, enthusiastically encourage your suggestions for, participation in, and help ~ith, the '88 social calendar. For a good time, call Patrick 212-255-6564 and/or Paul 212-254-9740. NEW YEAR'S DAY RUN. Neither rain nor snow nor sleet nor Midnight Race just hours before could stay some 25 or so doughty FRs and friends from gathering at the lovely, uptown pied-a-terre of Jon Livingston to celebrate the first of the year with a run and a fabulous brunch. Our host (attractively attired in a tornat-the-shoulder rugby jersey set off by matching sweatpants) led us on a tortuous (torturous, actually) off-the-roads tour of the northern part of Central Park. Among the treasures along the way were: the formal rose garden off Fifth Avenue; a lightning quick glimpse of the Cathedral of St. John the Divine ("St. John the Faaabulousl" quipped one nameless FR) from the vantage point of the Haarlem Meer; and both of Central Park's natural springs. Plus a great deal of mud. We almost lost Paul Matwiow, who clambered up into the Fort ~ith an eye to its possible renovation and conversion as the new FR clubh1:>use. And many of us had not come prepared to hop across running streams of water on precariously placed stones. Yours truly felt a bit like Eliza crossing the ice, and kept looking over his shoulder to see if the bloodhounds had picked up the scent. No one was caught by bounty hunters, nonetheless, and we all made it back safely to Jon's apartment, where lots of bagels, cream cheese, lox, fruit salad, cake (thank you, Dan Elliot t!), fruit and assorted "dish" were devour ed. A grand time was had by all, even though many of us had trouble locating our shoes afterward--giddy, no doubt, with the pleasure of being permi t ted to stay on after the brunch and help stuff the January newsletter! Jim Skofield. CORRECTION (~r IMPEACHMENT?). The Secretary ~as sleeping at the computer ~hen changing Patrick Barker's ne~ ~ork number. As he is one of our Social Chairs, please make the follo~ing changes in your directory for Patrick: home 212255-6564 and work 212-838-5200 emergency only. Guy Zelenak. PLEASE WELCOME NEW FRNY MEMBERS: Harry Kingsley, Alan Smeal, R. Kirk Haines, Joan Tronto, Gordon Lorne Provencher, Gerald Burr. Welcome back to rene~ing former FRs Margaret Hagen, Tony Winer, Annie Beigel, Tom Nobles, Wayne Cato. HOBOKEN FOUND. Once upon a clear ~inter's morning, snuggled bet~een Christmas and Ne~ Year's Day, I boldly set out to complete a mission cruelly aborted the previous year by the unfortunate disappearance of George Schlein and myself somewhere in Jersey City. I am referring, of course, to TJ Storch's marvelous romp through Heavenly Hoboken, ~hich does indeed include one helluva of a hill (unequaled, in my vast experience, for its combination of length and slope) and an equally spectacular vie~ of the Manhattan panorama (~hich makes that *!$@* hill worth it). As the only ~oman (i.e. slowest runner) in the pack of about 20, I experienced once again the care and gallantry for ~hich FRNY is so reno~ed. Not only ~as I tenderly escorted by Phil B. and Jim S. past the point ~here I could 3 �family, you can help others benefit from the club. Do you remember your first joyous, torturous mile you jogged at a lOll minute pace? Gay Pride Run when you didn't dare drop out? FRNY group run when you were amazed by how many beautiful Lesbian and gay athletes were out there? Well, there are many ways you can help others to become part of the FRNY family- even with your busy schedule. A few ideas: 1. Tell members and leaders of Lesbian and gay community organizations which you attend or belong to about FRNY and its Speakers Bureau. 2. Take membership brochures to community events you attend. 3. Help to stock brochures at your favorite bookstore, bar, running store. 4. Volunteer to speak to a particular community organization. We'll offer you "practice sessions" to review a suggested outline, slide show and stretching routine. 5. Update and expand outreach materials: slide show, brochure, FRNY calling card. 6. Help to organize a FRNY running clinic tentatively to be held at the Community Center on a Saturday afternoon in spr'ing (see below for more info). If you can help, or have ideas, please contact me at 718-797-3212. Or I'll be in touch with you! Sandra Levine. THE TUDOR CITY TROT. On Sun. Jan. 10, about 20 runners braved the tundra-like conditions of the East Side to run the Tudor City Trot. The hardest part of the run was standing in the cold waiting for Guy to take the group picture. Once running, we felt better: the temperature was right and the sun was shining for a perfect run. This author [Tom J. I chose the 5 mile course. Along the run from 43 to 93 St and back we were challenged by mountainous snow banks, slippery ice patches and slushy water puddles. Six of us finished the 10.2 mile run--Guy, Doug, Jon, Sandra, George, and I [Leslie M.]. The snow and ice added a sense of adventure (especially on the Roosevelt Island bridge--one false step and hello East River). We ran as much of Roosevelt Island as we could, given the construction and snow. Back in Queens, Leslie and Sandra ran behind a male runner who wore our new running tights, causing the sh0rter of the women to wonder if this is what is meant by a scenic view of Queens. Another highlight of the run was the ascent of the Queensboro Bridge from Queens to Manhattan. I [Leslie M.J love the views of the city from the bridges. AND ON SUNDAY SHE RAN. Yes folks, I did indeed run on a Sunday and it wasn't even a race. [Sue F. I It's been so long since I've been on a special run that I had forgotten how special they can be. More important, I had forgotten how adventurous it can be to run beyond the confines of Central Park. However, running across the Queensboro Bridge did conjure up painful memories of the 15 mile mark of the Marathon; it was at that very spot in 1981 that I vowed never to run 26 miles again. But this run also held new experiences for me. It was my first visit to Roosevelt Island and hence, my first ride on the tram. In fact, that was my excuse to keep my run down to a moderate 7.7 miles. All this running helped to heighten our appreciation of the hot sumptuous brunch provided by our hostess, Jean Robinson. We were warmed and delighted by a wide variety of goodies 'from cinnamon flavored hot cider to rich and filling quiche. Thanks to Jean and Dawn for hosting the brunch, and thanks to Phil Botwinick for the water stops and the quiche! Sue Foster, Tom Johnson and Leslie Minkler. GAY PRIDE RUN '88 HOMO PROMOS. Sandra also needs your help with promotional activities for GPR '88. To help in contacting businesses, soliciting FRs and others for financial contributions, stocking flyers, or performing a multitude of other tasks, call Sandra Levine 718797-3212. SEROPOSITIVE. Ughl Nasty, nasty word. But words possess no magic. Words attempt to represent, describe, modify, reflect a state of being or fantasy. Last year my doctor told me I was "seropositive." That means that my blood test shows that I have been infected by the AIDS virus and developed antibodies [I have been seropositive and seronegative and, believe me, seronegative is better.] What does this word "seropositive" really mean to me? It means that I might die from AIDS within a month, or that I developed an immunity to AIDS, or that I will develop AIDS in the future--say 2 to 5 years from now, or I may get minor symptoms or none at all. I may be infectious, in which case I must practice SAFER SEX. Or I might not be infectious, in which case I should also practice SAFER SEX since I can FRONT RUNNER OUTREACH. Help the FR family growl If you enjoy being part of the FRNY 4 �never be sure. In any event: if I am not sick and do not want to get sick; or I am sick and do not want to get sicker, OR HAKE ANYONE ELSE SICK, I must practice SAFER SEX. Just me? No. There are approximately 500,000 New Yorkers who are seropositive (I should have stayed in New Jersey), including over 210,000 gay men. Chances are that at least 50\ of all sexually active gay men are seropositive. Think about that and please, PLEASE PRACTICE SAFER SEX. What to do if one is seropositive? Eat well, get proper rest and exercise, avoid stress, avoid reinfection(s) and other sexually transmitted diseases and learn about alternate ("underground") therapies. It's our lives. We are in charge. Don't shift total responsibility to anyone--including doctors. It's our lives and our responsibility. Let's take charge. Now that I told you, how should you treat me? Let me solve that problem for you. Shower me with love and affection. Hug me (Hilton Dace, where are you?). Don't treat me like a creep unless, of course, like Guy, Lee and George you always did, in which case it's OK. Forget me--share your love with each other whether you are seropositive, seronegative or, as is most often true, you don't know. All we have to bind us to others is feelings. We need each other--don't ever forget that. NEVER! I am not alone, nor are you. I am available for you if you reach out to me. I am reaching out to you. In the worst scenario, even if I do develop AIDS, do not think of me as dying; think of me as living with AIDS (because that IS reality). There are hopeful therapies being researched right now. In the immortal words of Yogi Berra, "It ain't over 'til it's over." And not even then. Andy Curry. about once a month. A.T. ANSWER: There are two major factors that a vegetarian must consider: 1. Vegetable sources of protein are less complete and less efficiently used by the body. 2. Your caloric requirements must be met. Otherwise the protein will be used for fuel and rebuilding of body tissue will be impaired. In addition, strict vegetarians must supplement their diet with vitamin B12. It is important to combine foods to provide complete proteins. The following combinations will help: Legumes (beans, dried peas, peanuts) and grains (corn, rice, wheat); legumes and nuts/seeds; eggs, dairy products and vegetable protein (grains, seeds, nuts, legumes). QUESTION: I really do not like running in the cold weather and as a result I reduce my running to a bare minimum (twice a week, 5 miles each time). What other forms of exercise can I do to maintain my aerobic ability through the winter months? R.R. ANSWER: This is really not a serious problem depending on your resourcefulness. To maintain your aerobic capacity, all that is required l.s that you maintain your heart rate at approximately 75-85\ of (220 minus your age), for a minimum of 20 minutes, depending on your physical conditioning. The type of exercise is not relevant. However, if you want to maintain your leg muscle strength as well, it will be necessary to exercise these muscles. You can put a bicycle on a stand or turn it upside down, put some resistance on the rear wheel and turn the pedals with your hands for aerobic conditioning. Lifting weights, e.g. half leg squats, is also helpful, or you can run upstairs. More detailed information can be obtained by sending questions with a SASE to Cliff Pauling at 845 E. 225 St., Bronx, NY 10466. Cliff Pauling. FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP. Dan Elliott and I will be chairing the committee this year, and we look forward to serving the club. If you have any questions or ideas concerning Family Support--activities, meeting times, speakers--please feel free to talk to Dan or me. Chris Frieman. CAREER OPPORTUNITY. You too can become a Front Runner Host/Hostess and/or Chauffeur for our semimonthly Sunday Fun Runs with one easy phone call. Free training, no pay, but lots of fun. Hurry, call today-we urgently need your help. Call Paul Matwiow at 212-349-2429. CLIFF'S NOTES. QUESTION: I have been following a vegetarian diet for some time now. What vegetarian foods should I regularly include in my diet so that I am certain that I am properly fueling my body for my running workouts? I usually run between 35-40 miles each week. I race THE FIRST ANNUAL ROSIE RUIZ ST. VALENTINE'S DAY MARATHON will take place on Sun. Feb. 14 at llam. We will run 6.2 miles, but tell everyone who didn't JOln us that we ran 26.2. Then we will brag about the wonderful chip-in brunch that Mickey Zacuto has promised us afterwards. 5 �We'll drop our bags off at Mickey's, 342 E. 9 St. 14C and embark on a course that will cover the waterfront and traverse lower Manhattan. Valentine motif is suggested. Please RSVP to Mickey at 212674-8225. Paul Matwiow. DID YOU PROMISE YOURSELF YOU WERE GOING TO RUN MORE THIS YEAR7 Are you even toying with the idea of running GPR'887 We l l, FRNY has good news: a clinic is in the works for early spring (April) which will include advice from a professional trainer to help you design your personal plan of action, informat i on and applications f or the '88 GPR, discount coupons on runn i ng shoes, and even surprise guests. After the clinic, there will be weekly runs wi th people at your own level, soc i al gatherings, free surprises and more! Dan Del Monte. THE REVERSE NYC (HALF) MARATHON. On Sun. Feb. 21 at llam we 'l l nostalgica l ly trot through the boroughs of Manhattan, Queens and Brooklyn for approx . 13 . 1 mi l es. We'll depart from the park entrance at 90 St. and 5th Ave., working our way down the East River to the 59 St. Bridge (approx. 3 mi.), where we will pick up the NYC Marathon route for the next 7.5 miles to the Brooklyn Academy. At BAH, we will head back into Manhattan to my apt. via the Brooklyn Bridge for a (pre)fab chip-in brunch. Those wishing to do 10 miles can join the run at the Manhattan side of the 59 St. Bridge, or you can tailor a shorter distance by joining the run at any point along the Marathon route. call me for mile mark locations. There will be a car at 90 St. and Fifth Ave. to check baggage and water stops on route. Please RSVP to moi at 212-349-2429. Paul Matwiow. DEADLINE FOR RACE RESULTS is the 15th of each month. NYRRC automatically provides official times for their scored events. In all other cases, you must call or write in to be listed . Give name, date, and location of event; your time; indicate personal records, first time at distance, and if you are a racewalker. Race captains: Leo Boneau, 301 Fifth Avenue 14R, B!ooklyn 11215 (718) 965-9081 and Julie OeLaurier, 370 W. 51 St. 12E, New York 10019 (212) 757-4491. HOLD THE PRESSES: A SPECIAL RUN IN MARCHI Full details cannot be divulged at this time, but the first special run in March will be held on Sun. Mar. 6. Keep your calendar clear! 6 �" . RACE RESULTS AS OF JAN.lS, 1988 MIDNIGHT RUN Central Park, 5 Hi. January L 1988 Paul Kelly ............ 32:43 * = personal best + = 1st time distance Doug Palazzo .......... 34:12 I = 3rd pl.Team Award Sandra Levine ..•...... 37:38 George Schlein ........ 39:13 DALLAS-WHITEROCK MARATHON Joe Criscione .•....... 39:40 Dallas.TX. 26.2 Mi. Ken Perry ............. 39:40 December 7, 1987 Dan Del Monte ••.•.•.•. 48:01 Jerry Smith ......... 3:53:53 Phil Botwinick ..••...• 50:12 Julie Kelm ............ 53:01 HAC JOKH CHAMPIONSHIP Leslie Minkler ........ 53:01 Central Pk. 18.64 Hi. Marty King ..•...•...•.•• DNF December 20, 1987 Brent N. Earle ...... 2:13:25 SEASON OPENER Doug Palazzo ........ 2:14:23 Central Park. 5 Mi. Gary Kelley ..•...... 2:23:41 January 3, 1988 Inger Berger ........ 2:42:32 Michael Tevlin •••.•••• 30:32 Kathleen Rich ....... 3:03:45 Paul Matwiow •••••.•... 31:01 Joe Criscione ......... 31:17 Edwin Fajardu . . , ..••.• 31:33 FOUR-MILE HOLIDAY RUN Central Patk. 4 Mi. Peter Boyden ••.••.•••• 33:51 December 20. 1987 Jim Skofield ••.•••.••• 34:44 Frank Daykin ......... +29:07 Patrick Moriarty •...•. 34:56 Leslie Minkler ....... *30:18 Gary Kelley •••.••••.•. 35:42 Phil Blackwell .......• 31:23 Leo Boneau •.••.••.•.• *35:53 Hickey Zacuto ......... 35:51 Dan Elliott .••.••••.•• 37:15 Debbie White .......... 46:10 Jon Livingston ..••.•.. 38:24 Bob Brins .....•...•.•. 38:24 PERL XMAS X-CNTRY RUN Jim Minter •••••••••... 39:18 Keelung. Taiwan. 8Km. Inger-Jo Berger ••.•.•• 40:11 December 27. 1987 Debbie White •••••.•••• 46:37 August Adam .......... t47:00 Cynthia Salmons .•..• l:12:57 FIRST NIGHT/FIRST RUN SKH San Fran .. CA. 3.1 Mi. January 1. 1988 Peter Boyden ........•. 20:13 NORTHWIND 10K Central Pk, 6.2 Mi. January 9, 1988 Marty King •.....•... 139:25 (second place subvet) Joe Criscione ....... 140:55 Bill Fleming ......... 40:57 Edwin Fajardo .•..•.. 141:10 Jon Livingston ...... 143:58 Howard Kessler ..•... 145:07 Andrew Khoo .•.......• 45:23 Ken Perry •....•...... 45:23 Gary Kelley ..•....... 46:58 Leo Boneau ........... 47:48 Inger Jo Berger .••.. 148:55 (second place subvet) Dan Elliott ••.•••••.• 49:19 Kathy Kuzmin •••••••• 153:34 Midge Maroni .•.••.•• 154:54 Joy Allen ••.••.•••• 1:01:09 {Corrections: We of the Newsletter staff wish to acknowledge the following results omitted from past newsletters. 1 MONTREAL MARATHON Montreal. Can, 26.2 Mi. September 27. 1987 Jerry Smith ••.••••• 3:44:44 NEW YORK MARATHON NYC, 26.2 Mi. November 1. 1987 Jerry Smith •••••..• 4:04:04 JACKSONVILLE MARATHON Jacksonville,FLA 26.2 Mi. January 9, 1988 DECEMBER WINTER SERIES Paul Matwiow •.••••• *2:55:02 Central Park, 10 Hi December 13. 1987 Frank Colon .•••••. *1:05:06 (First FR to finish) 7 � 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, 1988 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. 9 No. 2, February 1988 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 1988 Document:Newsletters Year:1980s Year:1988 http://archives.frny.org/files/original/c91953b144f692b2c1efaf84564d933f.pdf 876457b374bb904788a0afc4259e5437 PDF Text Text FRONT RUNNERS NY· BOX 363, VILLAGE STATION, NEW YORK, NY 10014 May 1988 FRONT RUNNERS NY NEWSLETTER COLUMN, PRESIDENT'S I'M WRITING THIS having just posted membership packets to our two newest FRs--Robert J. Wassman, Jr., and Mario Pecunia. FRNY's membership roster now stands at 450, its highest point in the club's nine-year history. While we should all be proud of the club's continued growth, we might also remind ourselves that the health of the club is most accurately gauged in the §~tisfaction the members, not the size of the of of the club's most One membership! satisfying annual events--the Meet the Membership Run and Picnic--is being held this month on Sat. May 21. Food, fun and Come and promised to all. frolic are _ renew old friendships, or start new ones. a rumor or launch a scandal! Squelch Network or net-mend. Snooze in the sun (or slog through the rain ... ). Scarf carbos! Scope cohorts! Dress up to the nines or down to the T's. Make a date, break a heart, or set one aflutter. Pose for the your girlfriend(s)! photo! Bring club Bring your boyfriend(s)! Accost innocent (?) strangers! Run! Rush! Take a cab! Take the A-train! Grab a bus! Be there! Good running! Jim Skofield. GPR '88. With less than 2 months to go to Race Day, we have not only completed most of the preliminary preparations for the event, but have also had a helluva r.~in Those of you who good time doing it. and Fundraiser Tracks the attended watched/engaged in the services auction know what I mean (and who knew what latent And to think we talent lurked in TJ?). raised over $4000 while having such fun! mammoth Sunday cross-country run, Our brunch, and mailing spree (thanks, Jon and Lee!) was another not-to-be-missed affair, concert, piano Schlein's George and elegantly produced by. Tom Cook, added more than a touch of class to our season (if you missed it, you can still catch George on May 14--send $10 to FRNY to reserve Many of you have wondered your ticket). what we do with all the money we have Well, we did consider awarding a raised. fur boa to each finisher this year, but ultimately opted for finish line port-o- Vol. IX. No. 5 our mention to not ($450), sans More extraordinary designer T-shirts. permit, include expenses mundane and printing advertising, insurance, mailing (ads, flyers, applications, and race resurts), answering service, postrace fruit, aspirins ... Mickey Zacuto. GPR '88 VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED: We are now taking names of people (you, your lover, friends) who want to be a part of this Including the key race. prestigious personnel who have been training, we need We will also a total of 130 volunteers. be asking those of you running GPR to work our dress rehearsal, the Father's Day Race Let's try to cover half or on June 19. more of the volunteers needed for this Call Dick Hamilton 212-580-9437 or race. me 718-278-8280. Thanks. Guy Zelenak. About 30 FRs APRIL BUSINESS MEETING. crammed themselves into the cozy quarters of Mike McMahon and Dave Sick on April 20 to eat cookies, drink coffee and seltzer, and listen to the likes of Jim Skofield, Jim Minter, Joe Criscione, Mickey Zacuto, Patrick Barker (Patrick Barker!!), Sandra Levine, and Phil Botwinick delineate a with club vibrating a of portrait Social members. for its activities awesome recent special runs, events, accomplishments on the racing circuit were Saturday morning bike runs announced. with the gay and lesbian cycling club, Different Spokes, are being organized-they will start in Central Park at Sam. Patrick Barker will now serve us as Events Coordinator; as keeper of the calendar, he should be consulted before you schedule other For function. club any announcements, read on in the newsletter. At the conclusion of the meeting, this editor snatched up her belongings from the bathroom, sauntered out into the street, and was promptly led astray by two gay The May business meeting will be men. held at the apartment of Andy Thomas, 251 W. 76 St., Basement Rear (212-799-0511) at 9pm, after the run and dinner. Lenore Beaky. 1 �We will meet at an inspirational event. the fountain at Lincoln Center at 9:45am . UPCOMING EYENTS: SOCIAL 1. MEET THE MEMBERSHIP RUN AND PICNIC. Come one, come all to the Annual FR Meet the Membership Run and Picnic! It's time to show off that body, compare notes, or We'll be meeting at Tavern just compare. on the Green on Sat . May 21 at lOam. From there, we'll be taking off for a fun run. will be a bag watch for those There bringing food, drink, etc. Afterwards, we will PARTY/PICNIC on the Sheep Meadow. Please, do come out! We also need people to serve as captains, at any pace 5-15 min./mi. Perry Bloomberg and Pat Kuharlc. On Sat. May 28 6. FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP. at 12:15pm, a member of the People with AIDS Coalition will address us at Jason's This is an excellent (23 W. 73 St.). opportunity to learn about a historically significant group that is doing important work in our community . Chris Frieman and Dan Elliott. This London megahit 7. "CHESS"--JUNE 9. ("Les Nunn Trevor by directed was Miserables") with music by Abba and lyrics East meets West, by Tim Rice ("Evita"). the players are an American vs. a Russian who try to checkmate one another over love TickEts are going fast, so and chess. send your check for $60, payable to FRNY, First check, first to the club P.O. This .is a benefit for Gay Pride reserved. Run. 2. MEET THE METS, TOO, on May 6. Take me Bring your best out to the ballgame! butch etiquette to watch Patrick's home team play Cincinatti. Join fellow FRs for what is sure to be a fun evening of The hooting, hollering and cat calling . game starts at 7: 30 . Send your check for $9 , payable to FRNY, to the club P. O. As For usual, first check, first reserved. public transit plans, call Patrick 212787-6265 or Paul 212-254-9740. UPCOMING EVENTS: RUNS AND RACES 1. THE RACE OF THE MONTH IN MAY IS PENTATHON 5K, starting in front of the York Penta Hotel, Seventh Ave. and 33 The race finishes inside at lOam. THE MASTERS RACE IS Javits Center. RIVERDALE RAMBLE, May 22 at lOam. rematch with the for this there Cortland Track Club over the hills dales of Riverdale in the Bronx. If you've been feeling 3. MUSEUM WALK. that you might just as well be living in Kalamazoo for all the culture you ' ve been absorbing here in New York, the capital of the world, here's your chance effortlessly to get up off your fit but uncultured Join FRNY, after the Saturday run rump. on May 14, for a walk on the roof of the Just opened Metropolitan Museum of Art. to the public last summer, the rooftop offers an incomparable setting for viewing large-scale sculpture against a backdrop the NY skyline--plus a bird's eye of perspective of Central Park. To register enthusiasm, call interest and/or your Patrick 212-787-6265 and/or Paul 212-2549740. THE New St. the THE Be Van and more L'eggs ••• L'eggs ••• and WANTED: 2. Women's L'eggs that is. May and L'eggs. June are filled with special racing events that will surely knock your socks off. The all-women L'eggs Tune-Up kicks off events on May 8. This 5K race takes place A brunch at 10:30am in Central Park. follows at Julie Kelm's, 733 Amsterdam Please RSVP Ave., 126G (212-666-0004). running the race and Those with Julie. doing the special run will meet at Julie's June (see below for the special run). the 4th, 0~ races. in three brings Central Park is the site of the L'eggs This lOK event attracts Mini-Marathon. more than 7,000 women from around the Debbie White, 165 West 87 St., #1, world. has graciously opened her apartment for brunch afterwards. Please RSVP with Debbie at 212-873-6034 for this all-woman brunch. Two weeks later, June 18, is the Club Team This is where we really Championship. make our presence known to the racing Finally, and most important, community. Missed the GEORGE SCHLEIN REDUX. 4. concert by George Schlein in April? Well, despair because you get another don't George will do it again on May 15 chance! 7:30pm at Tom Cook's, 225 E. 74 St. 14M at Send checks for $10 to (212-535-7570). This event is a fundraiser for the FRNY. Gay Pride Run. 5. AlPS WALK NEW YORK RUN, MAY 15. Help us pave the way for the thousands who will be rais~ng money for GMHC on May 15. Our running in front of the march will add to 2 �is our own Gay Pride Run on June 25. So mark your calendars and come out and show those L'eggs!! For further information contact Julie DeLaurier 212-757-4491 or me at 718-871-2326. Judy Spina. 3. SPECIAL RUNS IN MAY: CROSSED LEGS FUN RUN, Sun. May 8 at 10:30am, approximately 5K. Baggage drop off will be at Julie Kelm's apartment, 733 Amsterdam Ave., 126G, 212-666-0004. For those who go directly to the park, we'll meet at the Daniel Webster statue, our starting point for the Sat. morning runs, located at the W. 72 St. transverse in the park. We'll leave Julie's house at !O:OOam and begin our run QIOmptly at 10:30. Our route will be twice around the lower loop, clockwise, opposite the L'eggs Tune-Up. Brunch will be held at Julie's place afterwards, so please RSVP to her. QUEENS MEMORIAL DAY FOREST PARK, BAR-B-QUE DO RUN RUN, Mon. May 30 at 10:30am. Now's your chance to see some of the fabulous running scenery in the borough of Queens. We'll be starting at Phil Botwinick's apartment, 83-05 98th St., and taking a 5-6 mile run through Forest Park and head into Forest Hills Gardens. Our route will take us past former Vice Presidential candidate Geraldine Ferraro's home, and then back to Phil's house. Those who want a shorter run can turn around in the park at any point and take the road directly back to Phil's. We'll be eating Al Fresco afterwards, as hot dogs, hamburgers, and For those among chicken will be served. you who are vegetarians, Phil could use another recipe for the grill; any suggestions welcomed. The park is closed to traffic, so bike riding is encouraged: ball courts are available, and paddle bring a frisbee. RSVP by May 20 to Phil 718-441-0246. Call him for directions. FUTURE SPECIAL RUN DATES: June 12--0ver the State Line Run; July 10--A Day at the Beach, Cross Club Beach Outing; July 24-Tri Opera Thon. Details to follow. Thanks to all of those who participated in the April runs. Special thanks to Dave and Barney, Joe Criscione, Bob Nelson, and Neil Semer, who did a great job of writing up the special run in Brooklyn [forthcoming in June's Newsletter]. Take a bow, people. Phil Botwinick. 4. RUNNING CLASSES READY AGAIN. The next set of Coach Cliff Pauling's running classes begin Thurs. May 19. Cliff will provide instruction on form and technique for casual runners. Racers will receive guidance on strategy and mental concentration with the aim of achieving peak performance. The classes will be geared towards the Gay Pride Run, although a special segment of each class will be devoted to novice runners. Nutritional tips will also be provided. The classes will begin at 6:45pm and run for six consecutive Thursday nights. Applications are included with this mailing. Sign up early, as class size will be limited. For further information, contact Cliff Pauling 212-231-4592 or Joe Criscione 718-9659081. Joe Criscione. 5. INTERNATIONAL FRONTRUNNERS CONVENTION UPDATE. Front Runner clubs from all over the world have been invited to New York on October 7-10 for the first ever International Frontrunners Convention. The theme for the weekend is "Strengthening the Spirit," and it's shaping up to include some exciting events. Participants will register and check in for housing on Friday evening at the Lesbian and Gay Community Services Center. Conference. The conference portion of the weekend is on Saturday, again at the Community Center. After a general welcome, there will be sessions on various running and club related topics for you to choose from. We'll be asking FRs from all clubs to help with leading the discussions and/or lectures. To help us select the subjects that best meet your concerns and interests, please complete the enclosed "Topic Interest Survey," and return it to TJ Storch or Richard Walker After the afternoon sessions, by May 15. we'll socialize at a local Village watering hole. That evening, we'll be sponsoring a dance at the Center. Competition. On Sunday morning, athletes will check in at Downing Stadium on Randalls Island (just off the Triborough Bridge) for our track and field competition. Events will include lOOm, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, Sk, lOk, 1500m racewalking, 4xl00m relay, 4x400m relay, 4x200m mixed sex relay, and long jump. We're trying to arrange a bar-b-que after the track meet and a "Strengthening the Spirit" dance that evening. Farewell Run. On Monday, we'll host a special fun run and farewell brunch for our old and new FR friends. Calling All Designers. Logo designs for the t-shirt and medals are being solicited from all member clubs. All submissions will be credited in the 3 �One design will be convention program. official the as use for selected If you're interested, convention logo. please see or call Richard or TJ for a list of the logo design criteria. We'll need your designs by May 22. Cost. The event is intended to be . self-supporting. FR clubs are being asked to help out with seed money, which will be returned shortly Individual convention. the after registration for the conference will be $25, including lunch and a T-shirt. The cost for the track meet is $5 per event, Staffing. We need or $12 for 3 events. help from you to pull off this event in the first class manner that FRs do things. There are positions open for equipment awards, and T-shirts coordinator, director, art publicity, catering, registration coordinator, entertainment, photographer, director, housing and welcoming package, transportation, Much of the work has to general go - fers . be done now, so if you can volunteer for Gay Pride Run and the Convention, please do! Richard Walker. AN HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE: A ROCKY FIRST My intention in PREFACE. YEAR, PART 1. writing this "historical epic" is to tell how the Club began and its early history through my years as President. Since this not intended to be the definitive is history of FRNY, I will not try to cover all the events that have taken place, but rather the more important ones and those that I think illustrate the development of the Club and what FRNY has come to mean. While I will mention many of the members who have taken part or contributed in some way, I obviously cannot name everyone. My And of course my apologies in advance. account reflects my perception of these events, which, while it may not always agree with someone else's, does derive from what I think I can fairly describe as Let the story unique perspective. my FRNY was founded in October 1979 begin. by Malcolm Robinson, who was the editor of NY Running News, the magazine published by The first ad placed by Malcolm NYRRC. At an drew a response from 9 people. Malcolm meeting, organizational early agreed to serve as President, Bob Dubie as VP and chief administrative officer, Ron Kirchem as Treasurer, and Kevin Mahony agreed to prepare the fun run schedule. It was agreed to draw up by-laws, open a bank account, get a post office box for a mailing address and commission a logo for The stationery . and T-shirts the resulting design, our running lambdas, was used on the new T-shirts, the standard gray, the now discontinued red, and the It was also decided to adopt white tank. the name Front Runners New York. The Club The fun runs were on its way! was scheduled for Saturday mornings at 11:00, varying from the lower West Side to along the East River and the upper West Side. After the run the runners would pick up something to eat and go to the house of a nearby member or a local coffee shop. Besides the ads, flyers were placed in bars, gyms, health clubs, etc. and in and December, 12 new members November joined, including the first 4 women. The Club closed out 1979 with 21 members. I first heard about the Club from Michael Cooper, who I used to see running on the closed section of the West Side Highway. He told me about a new gay running club that he had just joined that met every Even though I was Saturday morning. running about 5 miles a day, I considered a recreational runner and they myself sounded like a rather serious group. In late January 1980, I ran into Michael again and he once more asked me to come to the run, which was meeting that Saturday at the Chambers St. entrance to the West I said I would think about Side Highway. That evening, · ! it and went on my way. discussed it with my lover, Bob Buckley, and finally decided I'd give it a try. Saturday was a typical January day, cold I was rather nervous as I ran and windy. over to the Highway, not knowing quite Would I be accepted? what to expect. Would I be able to keep up with everyone? Being the shy, unassuming type (I know that's hard to believe, but 1t was true then), I wasn't sure I would fit in. Arriving at Chambers St. at 10:45, I was Could I appalled to find no one there! Well, maybe they met have misunderstood? up on the Highway, so I ran up the ramp, As I was standing but still no runners. there trying to decide what to do, I saw a good looking blond runner c~ming up the ramp, also looking a bit lost. We glanced warily at each other and I finally got up the courage to ask if he was with Front He said he was, and we went down Runners. to the bottom of the ramp, where the others were beginning to arrive. Within a few minutes, about a dozen runners had assembled, including one familiar face, After introductions, a few words Michael. of welcome from Malcolm and an explanation 4 �of the route, we set off down the Highway for a run around the Battery, up to the Although South Street Seaport and back. did tend to break up accordin g the group to pace, I was very relieved to find that, for the most part, everyone stayed pretty At the end of the run it much together . go back to Bill Halpin's was decided to apartmen t in the West Village for coffee The breakfa st turned out to be and cake. a nice chance for everyone ·to socializ e get to know one another, and to and conduct a little Club business . From the convers ation it was apparen t that most of the members were serious runners, with Although I had many competin g in races. comforta ble with never raced, I felt very the group and was very impresse d with the were As we ca~~raderie. easy-goi ng Bob Dubie gave me getting ready to leave, a membership applicat ion, which I filled He also very politely out on the spot. unaggre ssively asked me if I was and interest ed in buying a Club T-shirt, which Steve I was a Front Runner! I did. Gerben. RACER OF THE MONTH: SANDRA LEVINE began running 3 years ago, inspired (or shamed?} by her mother, who ran regularl y and was She began training better shape. in last March. She went consiste ntly only from 0 miles a week in March to a 3:41 She fall. past marathon this first NYC Marathon to be "the best consider s the long run I ever had. Everythi ng fell into She'd certainl y done her homework place." first effort: seven 18 to 23 mile for her long runs every other week over several Her hard work paid off--she months. finished looking as fresh and strong as if were the sixth mile, and not the it account} . eyewitne ss (my twenty-s ixth racing often now, at least once a She's month, enjoying it, and hopes to break 3:30 in the fall of 1988. Sandra's only Her sister's wedding problem is where. falls on the NYC Marathon day, and the day of Montrea l, a second choice, has been "I'm opted for her brother 's wedding. afraid to set my sights on a specific marathon because somebody else might get Sandra joined Front Runners married! " because she wanted the motivati on of a group, and thought that a gay group would At first, have social benefits as well. joining did not have the desired effect. But she discover ed that more involvem ent stronger in resulted the club with As she received encourag ement running. from teammat es, her commitment to running "Being part of the develope d naturall y. has been enormou sly Front Runners family importan t to me," says Sandra. Asked about awards: "Not yet," she replies steadily , "not yet." Julie DeLauri er. RACER OF THE MONTH •.• KEEPING TRACK WITH COACH CLIFF PAULING: To say that Cliff Pauling is simply a Master track runner is like saying Frank Shorter is just another So far in 1988, Cliff has maratho ner. placed in all 19 races in which he has competed , finishin g first 13 times, second 4 times and third twice. Cliff speciali zes distance s from 55 to 1500 meters; in anything more he consider s a long run. Competing in Masters events since 19T8, Cliff began running in the service, though his followed lay-off twenty year a self-tra ined is a Cliff discharg e. athlete; he has never used a coach. When rehearse s the entire races, Cliff he course in his mind beforeha nd, so that he knows how he'll feel at any given point. Cliff is precise at followin g his game As advice to all racers, includin g plan. focusing on lOKs and marathon s, those Cliff recommends doing plenty of interval s hillwork and he suggests moderate and training to acquire upper body ~eight Proper nutritio n should also be strength . an integral part of any training regimen. and he nutritio n expert is a Cliff are what you eat. heartily believes you He is always ready to share any running informa tion with you, whether it's over the phone or at any of his classes (where concent rates on distance s over the he Coach Cliff Pauling: a man who is mile}. truly a master at his running game. Joe Criscion e. Q. On my regular runs I CLIFF'S NOTES. with twisting my ankle to have a problem Is there anything I can do the outside. correct this? L.M. A. The usual reason to that a runner twists his/her ankle is weak muscles. The only remedy is to ankle Exercise s those muscles. strength en Ankle rolls: In a include the followin g. sitting position , hold your foot in your hand and rotate it first in a clockwis e directio n, then counterc lockwise .· Lateral Place the outside of your foot push: against an immovable object (desk, table, chair leg} and push for approxim ately 10 Start with 3 sets, then increase seconds. duration or number of sets, but · not both Medial push: Repeat the simultan eously. 5 �above, placing the i nside of your foot against the object. Q. What kind of exercise can I do for problems of knotting calf muscles? A. This problem may be due to overuse, insufficie nt energy, dehydrati on or tendon tears, usually in that order. Remember, all muscles must be warmed and stretched before use . Foot placement and shoes could be contribut ing factors. Keeping in mind the above factors, a simple approach would be to stretch the Achilles and calf muscles before and after running. · Drink more fluids before and after running. Consume foods and/or beverages containin g high levels of calcium and magnesium . Cliff Pauling. Harvey J . Weitz, Michelle Llauger, Jeffe ry Goldstein , Michael Heitner, Robert Wassman and Mario Pecunia. Whew! And welcome back to renewing former FRs Barry Miguel and Carl W. Lorenzen. FASHION FLASH! NYFR Lisa Davis (212-517 7936), formerly of Arpel, Lagerfeld and the house o~ Chanel assumes new responsib ilities as co-chair of the Running Gear Committee . Sez Steve Gerben (reigning "schmatta " maven & fashion czar), "Lisa got her start in the rag trade on Delancey St. way back when. This babe can baste with the best of 'em. And I like her aggressiv e sales style." EVENTS PAST. BUT FONDLY REMEMBERED: NOTE: PRIVATE SALE FOR FRs ONLY! Paula Shirk, owner of Women's Workout Gear, now located at 121 Seventh Avenue at 17 St . (yes, next to Barney ' s), announces a private sale for FRs only . Bring your membership card. From April 30 to May 7 we will receive a 20\ discount on all goods: Moving Comfort, Sub-4, Saucony, New Balance, sports bras, Barracuda goggles (for the men), and more . Hours: Mon-Fri 11 - 7, Sat . 11-6, Sun. 12:30-5. Call 6271117 for informatio n. 1. FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP: The Family Support Group met on Wed . Mar. 23 at Julie Kelm's. Paul Matwiow and Jim Skofield shared their experienc es and earned wi sdom on loving and caring for someone who had died of AIDS. The large crowd that gathered, while probably not hearing of these things for the first time, found the relating of these events to be important , sobering, and also ultimatel y lifeaffirming in that we all must deal with similar cr i ses. We owe our thanks and gratitude to Paul and Jim for helping us with their care, courage, and openness. A second meeting was hosted by Ed Pyle on Sun., Apr. 17. Randy Hilliard, President of the Stonewall Democrati c Club, joined us to discuss the make-up and philosoph y of his organizat ion, the New York State primary elections , and the importanc e of participa tion by lesbians and gays in local and state politics. A lot of people get hot and bothered by President ial elections and forget that their participa tion closer to home would have a ripple effect throughou t society. So let's get organized and informed. Stonewall is looking for some folks to go to Albany for a lobby day on May 2nd. There will be a chartered bus leaving and returning to NYC the same day . We will be meeting with state legislato rs in their offices . Get details from Dan Elliott (212) 674-4033 or Mark Lanaghan (212) 6894877. ****************************************** SLIDE SHOW DEBUTS. The new, improved FR slide show is ready to go on the road . Thanks go to Judy Spina, Kathy Kuzmin, Pat Kuharic, Debbie White, and Guy Zelenak . Sandra Levine. The COMMUNITY HEALTH PROJECT will hold a benefit at Tracks, Thurs. June 9, 7-12pm, $10 . CUNY CONFERENCE ON GAY AND LESBIAN STUDIES. For you scholarly types, a twoday conferenc e will be held at Brooklyn College Apr . 29 and the Graduate Center Apr. 30. For more informatio n, call Lenore Beaky 212-874-7066 . PLEASE WELCOME NEW FRNY MEMBERS: Jim Metzinger , Larry Hoysic, Tom Dougherty , Nancy D. Levin, Alfred M. Gallo, Jr., Rita J. Bradley, Paula Campbell, Stephanie Simoy, Gary R. Samba, Marilyn Reid, Kyle B. Davis, Louise A. Poresky, Pamela Skorupski , Gerry Valentine , Nancy Goldman, Giovanni Fort i , Marie-Hel ene Charlap, Steve M. Wheeler, Scott M. Silbiger, Alan Lubliner, Isabel Morais, Deann Herring, 2. THE FIRST ANNUAL FRONT RUNNERS CLINIC. Held on Apr. 9 at the Community Center, the clinic attracted 60 people for an afternoon of learning and socializin g. We snacked on fr~sh fruit and drank soda 6 �kindly donated by Soho Soda. We were Midge Maroni, Mickey Zacuto and Julie Kelm greeted by Jim Skofield and co-hosts Julie burned their way to first place in the DeLaurier and Marty King. Diane Magnani women's masters division. Marty King, explained the do's and don'ts of buying Frank Colon, Bob Brins, Dave Pitches, and running shoes. Medical information was Andrew Khoo, after huddling in the van for given by Dr. David Goodman, advising us to pre-race warmth and commentary listen to our bodies and not ignore minor (unprintable, even here) on the muchpains. Cliff Pauling assured us it's all anticipated policemen and firemen, took right to run just for the enjoyment. Brent second place in the men's masters Nicholson Earle offered a very emotional division. Fashionwise, the famous FR and moving talk . Finally, the audience tights swept aside Police Academy participation segment was conducted by Guy competition of imitation zebra tights and Zelenak. Relieving our folding chair Hawaiian Bermuda shorts, prompting calls fatigue, · we were guided through a short from an obviously dazzled race announcer stretching routine. Questions and · of "here comes some more of those tights." answers, of course, closed the program. Finally, steeped in glory and overexposure Many personal problems and thoughts were to rampant machismo, the triumphant FRNY discussed, which involved the entire panel group made its way back to Manhattan, in a lively exchange. Dan Del Monte having thoroughly memorized the words to deserves congratulations for all his "Sound Off, One-Two, Sound Off, Threeorganizational skills, and thanks to all Four." Tom Nobles. the other recruits who helped to make this a very informative clinic. Larry Hoysic. 5. PLAINVIEW COUP: April 9. When I called and asked the race director about the 3. ALLENTOWN ST. PATTY'S DAY RUN, Or, course, he swore it was "about like "Hey! wanna get f---ed by · a big black Central Park." Over a dozen FR's went out dog?" On March 12, 14 FRs took an to the Plainview lOK anyway, and overnight trip to meet some fellow FRs discovered that what qualifies for a hill from Philly in the quaint birthplace of on Long Island would hardly count as a Prof. Lenore Beaky. In brisk spring-like bump in Central Park. One measly hill at weather, we ran what we call a 10-mile mile 5 winds through lovely suburban marathon, a race that brought new terrain, complete with station wagons and dimensions to the word "hills." Outside flower beds. The women's team racked up 4 of one or two minor run-ins (a local awards in all: Sue Foster led us to a 3rd Hell's Angel asked us the question in the place team victory, coming in 2nd woman first line, to which Neil Semer responded, overall in a swift 37:59, followed by "Could we see the dog first?"), it was a Donna Checkan (5th in her age group), great weekend which I'm sure we would like Julie DeLaurier (my first race since the to broken foot!), and Debbie Bell (also 5th do again. Hills, dog, and all. in her age group). The men ran strongly, Patrick Barker. but with Pat Peterson setting a new course 4. POLICE ACADEMY 6: THE TAKING OF record in 30:26, they found their ORANGEBURG. Braving wind, snow and the competition a mite stiff. But we all came recruits of the Police Academy, 13 FRNY home with fuzzy warm sweatshirts, just in men and 5 FRNY women d'un certain age (all time for summer! If you like a fast lOK right, over 40) did the Tappan Zee Run in the spring, keep this one in mind for 10K on Mar. 20. Completing the ensemble next year, especially if NYRRC keeps it a were 3 open runners, one guest and one van point race! Julie DeLaurier. driver, Dan Del Monte. During the race, the group of Police Academy CONQUERS cadets 6. YONKERS!! AMAZON repeatedly serenaded the runners with the Congratulations to Claudia Borden, who ever popular "Sound Off, One-Two, Sound clinched 4th woman overall in the tough Off, Three-Four" (a pre-Sondheim Yonkers Marathon! She finished the killer homosexual love song). These same Police course in 4:03:38, and says, "They were Academy piglets were even thoughtful dropping like flies all around me I" Julie enough to caution Mickey Zacuto to "slow DeLaurier. down, dear, you'll hurt yourself" as she ran past them (they were walking) up a hill. While the cadets fiddled (with one another?), Debbie Bell, Lenore Beaky, 7 �BOSTON: KING AND BREEZING THROUGH 7. MATWIOW CONQUER BEANTOWN. Congratulations On Mon. to the indomitable Marty King. of Commonwealth the in 18 April Massachusetts, he completed his thirtieth journey through the big 26.2 by running a Marathon. Boston 3:02:23 near-perfect This was Marty's fifth Boston, and he paced himself beautifully just about every step of the way from Hopkinton to Copley Square, stopping once early on to avail himself of the amenities offered by a (Not a manicure.) roadside beauty salon. Overdressed despite the slightly rainy, chilly condition·s prevailing that day, he left behind a sweaty Lambda T-shirt and in only successfully, clad proceeded When seen at shorts and a FRNY singlet. the 24-mile mark, Marty was sailing and No less breezy, and also beaming smiling. at the 24-mile mark while running his very first Boston, was a happy Paul Matwiow. formidable Matwiow conquered this The in 3:18:48, formidable course equally having trained through painful recurring back problems that he had feared might sideline him completely. Some sidelining, Congratulations to both valiant Paul! FRs. Eyewitness report by Julie DeLaurier. DEADLINE FOR RACE RESULTS is the 15th of NYRRC automatically provides each month. official times for their scored events. In all other cases, you must call or write Give name, date, and in to be listed. location of event; your time; indicate personal records, first time at distance, Race are a racewalker. if you and Leo Boneau, 301 Fifth Avenue captains: 14R, Brooklyn 11215 (718) 965-9081 and Julie DeLaurier, 370 W. 51 St. 12E, New York 10019 (212) 757-4491. THIS NEWSLETTER WAS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: Zelenak, Guy Editor; Beaky, Lenore George Proofreading; and Typesetting Dan Del Schlein, Editing and Proofreading; Monte, Typesetting. 8 �RACE RESULTS FOR MAY, 1988 * = personal best + = first time at distance RAMAT AVIV SPRING lOKM Israel 6. 2 Mi. March 26, 1988 Jonathan Danilowitz ... 41:53 LAGUARDIA COMM.COLL. 10 KM Queens, NY 6.2 Mi. Aoril 17. 1988 Manuel Gonzalez .•..... 41:06 YONKERS MARATHON Yonkers, NY 26.2 Mi. Apr i1 10, 1988 Claudia Borden .. , .•. 4:03:59 (2nd place women's subvet) Harold Brueland ..... 4:05:03 THE LERNER CUP CHAMPIONSHIP l.QKl1 Plainview, NY 6.2 Mi. Apr 11 9, 1988 Barney Kates .•........ 37:55 Sue Foster ...•....... !37:59 (2nd woman overall) Joe Criscione ......... 38:56 Manuel Gonzalez ....... 40:52 Andrew Khoo ........... 42:22 Leo Boneau ............ 43:13 Donna Checkan ........ l43:42 (5th place age group) Rick Reese ....•.....•. 43:47 Julie DeLaurier .•..•. !46:34 John Whooley .......... 46:50 Debbie Bell ........... 48:30 (5th place age group) Fran DeNardo .......... 51:17 Alex Epstein .......... 51:20 Debbie Pastrich ....... 53:18 !=3rd place women's team VIVICITTA 12KM Prospect Park 7.4 Mi. April 10, 1988 Joe Criscione ........ +47;59 David Paul ............ 49:57 David Sick ............ 52:13 Leo Boneau ....•...... +52:42 Gary Kelley ........•.. 53:15 Joe Piliero ........•.. 53:43 Ken Perry ............ *53:50 Barbara Levitan ....... 54:35 (7th place age group) Alvin Wilson ........ 1:01:23 Michael Cooper ...•.. 1:20:43 (racewalker) DEAQ SEA RACE 25KM Israel 15.5 Mi. February 20. 1988 Jonathan Danilowitz.1:53:03 TEL AVIV HALF MARATHON Israel 13.1 Mi. March 10. 1988 Jonathan Danilowitz.l:32:15 HAWORTH lOKM Central Park 6.2 Mi. March 27. 1988 Rod Blacklock ......•.. 36:36 Joe Criscione ..••.•.•• 38:51 Bill Fleming ••••••• •• *40:02 Manuel Gonza1ez ••••••• 40:51 David Paul ••••..•••••• 41:41 Howard Kessler .•.••.•• 42:58 David Sick ••••.••••••• 43:21 Andrew Khoo ..•........ 43:38 Ed Farrey •••••••.•••.• 44:30 Ken Perry •...•.••••••• 45:17 Jon Livingston •••••••• 45:17 Barbara Levitan ••••••• 45:40 Bob Lane •..•••. ~ •••••• 46:33 Jim Schmidt •••.••••••• 46:51 Frank Daykin ••..•••.•• 47:21 Scott Silbiger .••••.•. 48:17 John Whooley ..•••••.•• 48:59 Alex Epstein ••.•••••• *50:15 Peter Blum .•.•.•.•... t51:20 Arthur Gursch ••...••.. 55:26 Julie Kelm •••••••.•• l:OO:l8 Michael Cooper •••..• l:02:58 (racewalker) Debbie White •••.•••• l:04:28 Mickie Golden .•••••• l:08:08 MIKE HANNON RUN Central Park March 20. 1988 4-Miler Pat Moriarty .......... 28:53 James Minter .•.•••...• 30:49 Peter Blum ••...••..•. *31:33 Alvin Wilson .•.••.•..• 35:33 Debbie White •..•• .•..•• 35:39 Cathy Schwartz .••..••• 39:28 Michael Cooper .•..•••. 39:03 (racewalker) 20-Miler Harold Brueland ..... 2:44:21 Barbara Levitan ••.• l2:46:06 Dan Elliott •••.••••• 2:46:18 Donna Checkan •...•• !2:53:29 Claudia Borden ...•. !3:06:51 !=3rd place women's team 9 CHERRY BLOSSOM lOKM Newark. NJ 6.2 Mi. April 10, 1988 Marty King ........... 38:09 Jeff Singleton •.••.•. 43~04 Tina Isselbacher ....• 52:09 Larry Gundersen •...•. 54:34 SRI CHINMOY MARATHON Shea Stadium.Ons 26.2 Mi. February 27. 1988 Edwin Fajardo •••••• 3:17:06 TAPPAN ZEE lOKM Orangeburg. NY 6.2 Mi. March 20. 1988 Women's Masters team (1st place) Debbie Bell. • • • • • • • • • (2nd place age group) Lenore Beaky .•••••.•• Midge Maroni .•.•..... Mickey Zacuto •.•.•.•• Julie Kelm .••.••...•• 50:13 51:39 53:18 56:06 5·9:08 Men's Masters team (2nd place) Marty King ••.••.••..• 38:32 (3rd place age group) Frank Colon •.•••....• 38:55 Bob Brins ••..•.•...•. 42:10 Dave Pitches .•...•... 42:31 Andrew Khoo ......•.•• 43:10 Rick Reese •..•••••••. 43:28 Bob Newman ....•••..•• 44:40 Gary Kelley •....••... 44:45 Jon Livingston .••...• 45:47 Drew Penkala ..••..... 46:15 George Schlein •...•.. 49:22 Larry Gundersen •.... *53:22 Tom Nobles .....•..... 55:39 Men's Open team Joe Criscione ••.....• 38:52 Doug Palazzo.... . . . . . 41:58 Leo Boneau ........... 44:15 ~MISSIONS, with apologies: HOROSCOPE RUN 3.1 Mi. January 23, 1988 Debbie White.. . . . . . . . 32:09 BROOKLYN 1/2 MARATHON March 13, 1988 Barry Miguel .....•• 1:31:22 � 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, 1988 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. 9 No. 5, May 1988 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 1988 Document:Newsletters Year:1980s Year:1988 http://archives.frny.org/files/original/a1b72e136fd3650db670349cffe761a0.pdf 8bf1ee7ea1b0b769fb8d1d4b8b112500 PDF Text Text FRONT RUNNERS NY BOX 363 , VILLAGE STATION, NEW YORK, NY 10014 January 1988 PIQHT RUHlfERS HY NEWSLETTER HAPPY NEW YEAR I Shout greetings, all! And may all here run better in this fresh New Year. Hay all our old and younger stars come kicking in with fast P.R.'s. (And if some lOK times elude, by Harty King they're still pursued!) A festive yodel and a call to Nancy Oates and David Paul. Does Jay do Hill work on his own? Or is he paced by Frank Colon? And what would springtime running be without a comeback, Julie D? Guy Zelenak, you gentle soul come deck us out in mistletoe so we may more attractive be to both the Kellys, D., and P. And should we cop a kiss from Khoo, we' 11 offer Inger-Jo one, too I God rest ye, Richard Walker, ~ and Hr. T.J., too. Fast times, fast boys, & fine, fast friends attend the both of you. Bene~th the Yuletide tree we saw: some ·Adidas for Kyaw Tha Hla; for Hickey z., new tasks to learn; some Weeboks for Dad, Andy Hearn! And festooned through the boughs and snow, shoelaces for Ms. Vigoreux! Now, peeking into this bright box, we'll · find some gloves for Holly Zox, some lycra tights for Marty Perl, and scads of shoe-goo for Brent Earle! Jay Pack, Paul Travis, Debbie White, crave safety vests that glow at night, and lest her Phys. Ed. get too creaky, a jumping-rope for Lenore Beaky! If Patrick Barker gets his way, he'll be in Boston, Patriot's day ... without Dave Casey, sad, but true, and--Dave --our best to yours & you, but Slainte to our ~ Cork man, ~ike Smithwick, and our Bailey, Nan! Now, all our Ho(o)res, Ha, Stan, Paul, Sue, Si ng Hallelujah! & Yoohoo! if you, at fin i sh l i nes should spot Stan, Lynn, or even Allison Scott . As Dav i d Sick & Charles Skowron hymn praises to the marathon, Vol. IX. No. 1 you might need some new threads to wear, so, ask! Steve Gerben will appear to satisfy you with the news that T-shirts flatter Pamela Tewes! Dave Hose & Barney, Leo, Joe, go sprinting through the Brooklyn snow, getting their sneakers wet and messy before they brunch with Bob Bijesse. While Philip Blackwell and Tom Giles urge Julie Kelm to extra miles, big Tom Cracovia, "Hr. Track," helps Alex Epstein stretch her back. Some, Judy Spina & Sue Foster, make Dr. Abbey print the roster of all the races yet to do involving Rick Reece and Su Ruh and if Lee Graham is feeling leery of trying to catch our fast Steve Yeary, rush Howard Kessler to his side ... Jim Hinter, maybe? John McBride? Cliff Pauling? Chris Wynne? Midge Maroni? Bob Brins? Tom Nobles? carl Zanolli? And maybe Patrick Moriarty can help Dave Feinberg learn to party! Enough! Enough! Good cheer, good fun, to all Front Runners yet to come, and to our present, motley crew: Light feet; fair winds; & skies of blue. Good running, dear friends ..• & God bless, from your new President, Jim S. ELECTION RESULTS. The 1988 officers and directors of FRNY were announced at the end of the Annual Meeting on Wed. Dec. They are: President, Jim Skofield; 16. Women's Vice-President, Judy Spina; Men's Vice-President, Joe Criscione; Secretary, Guy Zelenak; Treasurer, Jim Hinter; Directors-at-Large, Lenore Beaky and Leslie Minkler. We'd l~ke to thank the "retiring" officers, T.J. Storch, Steve Gerben, and Richard Walker, for their past work and dedication to the club. Thanks are also in order for all the candidates who so willingly offered the i r efforts to the club. Finally, accolades to Patrick Barker for a job well done as Elections Officer . GAY PRIDE RUN '88. With the chill winds of January swirling about us as we run, and the depths of winter still ahead, I 1 �must be mad to be planning for Gay Pride Run '88, a race traditionally held on the hottest day of summer, and what's worse, to be urging ~ to do the same. But plan we must, if our race is once again to be the awesome happening we've all come to expect. There is a myriad of pre-race details to consider, and dedicated workers needed to bring each to life. We especially welcome new ideas for details never before tried. F'rinstance, one member suggests we consider a new approach to videotaping the race, one that will include all our runners and staff, not just the winner. Most important, I would like to urge everyone to get involved at any level. This means new members as well as shy members who until now have only Wptched from the wings, In short, we want your ideas and your bodies. To volunteer either, speak with me at a run or give me a call (212) 674-8225. Mickey Zacuto. race of the month (the Northwind lOK) was cited. This portion of the meeting closed with an invitation from our Minneapolis FR brothers and sisters to join them for a winter carnival Feb. 5-7: a deliciously chilling thought, to say the least. Next, Prez Walker proceeded to read a litany of the significant achievements of our club in 1987. Among the major events were our highly successful, if wet, Gay Pride Run, our fun trips to Washington DC and Philadelphia, our return trip to the nation's capital to demand our rights, the debut of our own Track and Field Invitational, the establishment of a Family Support Group, and perhaps most personally satisfying, the return of our Brent Nicholson Earle from his almost 10,000 mile A.R.E.A. run. As this year closed, we welcomed new members and said goodbye to those of our FR family who have left us. Prez Walker then bade farewell to the club in his role as our "top" man. Richard's were not the only teary eyes this night. Finally, the evening closed with the announcement of the elections for the Board for 1988. It was an evening which reaffirmed our accomplishments as lesbian and gay athletes and as family members. We have much to be proud of. Our next business meeting will be at 8:15 pm on Wed. Jan. 20, 1988 at Howard Kessler's, 253 W. 72 St., Apt. 1106, (212) 873-0517. See the fab details below. Joe Criscione. GAY PRIDE RUN '88 KEY VOLUNTEERS. It is time again to train people for KEY positions for Gay Pride Run '88. I will also need an Assistant Volunteer Director, to learn the duties of all the volunteers (this doesn't mean you have to work all positions, just learn what they are in general). The KEY positions are Lead Rope (key to the entire race), PreChute Pusher, Precursor, Seiko (men's and women's), Time Tech Machine (key to the entire scoring system), Chute Captain (men's and women's) Bar Codes, Scoring Captain and two assistants, Selects (2 teams--men's and women's), and split callers. Call or see me (718) 278-8280 if any of this interests you and I will give you details. TRAINING MUST START IN JANUARY. Guy Zelenak. THE NYRRC AWARDS BANQUET will take place on Sat. Feb. 20 from 7 to 10:30 pm at the Sheraton Centre (Imperial Ballroom). For the first time the club has reserved a table for ten at $45 per person. Last year, Julie DeLaurier and Carl Zanolli were sent as reps, but as Julie wrote, they were seated at an unmarked table so no one knew that FRNY was there. This year, we have nominated Sue Foster and Marty King for age category awards, and Brent Nicholson Earle for outstanding achievement. If you are interested i n attending, please contact me to make your reservation and send in your check, made out to FRNY. Also specify whether you prefer vegetarian or nonvegetarian food. As Julie said, "Th i s annual affair is a great opportunity to exercise our year·round gay pride." (718) 278-8280 Thank you. Guy Zelenak. ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING. The annual meeting was a well attended affair, as over 60 members gathered to celebrate the accomplishments of this past year. First, December's business was tended to . Treasurer James Minter heralded the news that we are closing the year very much in the black, and Prez Walker announced that our membersh i p stands at a substantial 400 strong. Our social calendar for early 1988 was revealed : we'll be singing the praises of the "Phantom of the Opera," then skiing down the slopes of the very white Green Mountains of Vermont. A special run in early January beg i nning in Tudor City was highlighted and the next 2 �FRNY COMMITTEE CHAIRPEOPLE. The committees of FRNY are established by the Directors; the chairpeople are named by the President and serve for terms of concurrently with the club's elected officers. It gives me great pleasure to the following appointments to chair FRNY committees in 1988. The name of the co-chair is followed by his/her home telephone number. Please contact him/her if you wish to volunteer service for a particular committee. Get involved! mountains of work! Board of one year_ announce chair or directly There's Benefit Run Directors:Donna Roberts (718) 857-2215 and Hike Tevlin (201) 332-4160 Coach Liaison: Joe Criscione (718) 965-9081 Community Outreach: Sandra Levine (718) 797-3212 Family Support: Finance: Jean Robinson (212) 286-0453 and Steve Ytary (212) 879-4708 Gay Pride Run Race Director: Mickey Zacuto (212) 674-8225 Housing Coordinator: Hailing Coordinator: Lee Abbey (212) 749-0638 Membership: Perry Bloomberg (212) 928-1914 and Patricia Kuharic (212) 988-6181 Newsletter Editor: Lenore Beaky (212) 874-7066 Newsletter Format Daniel Del Monte (212) 496-7662 and George Schlein and Typing: (212) 666-2973 NYRRC Correspondent and Publicity: Howard Kessler (212) 873-0517 Race Captain, Hen: Leo Boneau (718) 965-9081 Race Captain, Women: Julie DeLaurier (212) 757-4491 Running Gear: Steve Gerben (212) 255-2314 Social: Patrick Barker (212) 255-6564 and Paul Kelly (212) 254-9740 Special Runs: Track & Field and Inter~ational Front Runners Convention: Richard Walker (212) 769-9409 and T.J. Storch (201) 659-6542 As you will note, three committees do not as yet have chairs--Family Support, Housing, and Special Runs. If you would like to try your hand at one, please give me a call. Or if you know of another Front Runner who you think would do a good job, talk to him or her and convince 'em to talk with mel There were many applicants for some committee chair positions; I regret I was unable to accommodate all those who requested positions. But I do hope those not selected will volunteer to help out with all the activities of the coming year. Thanks! Jim Skofield. A MISCELLANY OF SOCIAL ITEMS. For those of you who actually enjoy skiing, our ski weekend will be held Feb. 26-28 at Mt. Snow. Call T.J. Storch for information, and send checks for $55.00 to the club address to make your reservations. Farther afield, FRNY has been invited to participate in the Minneapolis FR Winter Carnival on Feb. 5-7. For more information, contact Jim Skofield. Finally, we are co-sponsoring a dance at the Community Center on Feb. 9--see details in the flyer enclosed with this mailing. TAC MEMBERSHIP. All memberships in The Athletic Congress (TAC) expired on Dec. 31. If you wish to renew for 1988, you'll receive a form from TAC if you were an '87 member, or you may contact either Race Captain for an application . Memberships in TAC may also be purchased at the front desk of the New York Road Runners Club (9 E. 89 St.). Our club number . I.D. for the application is 511. Membership in TAC provides you with medical insurance in TAC-sanctioned races (pretty much everything, including our own Gay Pride Run) and is an absolute entry requirement for some races, such as the NYC Marathon. It's a good idea to renew your TAC membership early in the year as many of the applications get backed up later on when people's racing calendars firm up. 3 �CODE AND NAME CHANGE, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY. All applications for races, membership et cetera should have the club affiliation spelled out as FRONT RUNNERS NEW YORK or FRONT RUNNERS NY (not just Front Runners). IE a code is called for, use FRNY (not FR). Guy Zelenak. time fired me up. Once at Paul Kelly's, I began to wonder if the entire event was a fraud. Sure there were about 30 club members and they looked ready to run. Here was Mr. Kelly, though, supervising some of the sturdier fellows as they tried to move a huge shelf he apparently overloaded just for the occasion. As soon as Guy and Patrick arrived my fears were alleviated, not just because I know Guy isn't into lifting · heavy furniture (and let's face it, Patrick's not the first person you think of when you have to move the refrigerator), but because they wore tights and were also ready to run. In fact, Guy even modeled the new gray, black and hot pink Front Runner tights for us (as we say in the Midwest, "nice pooper"). Like other authors of these write-ups, I would love to extol the rigors of a great run. In all honesty, though, I normally can't stand being outside if the weather is less than 50 degrees. Running across the Brooklyn Bridge and back with Brent and Patrick, however, made the 9.5 miles pass with relative ease. Those who have been members of the club for a while may not realize what a thrill it was for me to run with Brent--definitely a hero in my book. As we ran through Battery Park I kept trying to fathom how the person next to me had actually run 10,000 miles. Upon returning to Paul's we were treated to some outrageously great food--granola, bagels, made-to-order omelettes and my personal favorite, traditional Kelly Irish Oatmeal. Another pleasure was meeting Leslie Minkler, a fel l ow Midwesterner who led a fine and wellrepresented women's contingent. In the portion of the meeting sponsored by the Family Support Group, Brent and his mom Marian captivated the audience with their amazing tales and pictures of the A.R.E.A. adventure. The exciting news is that the duo is now hard at work on a book. I had a tough time deciding who had more energy and endurance--Brent, or driver/organizer/busin ess associate . Marian, who, from the sound of it, would be a great road tripping buddy (she ' s already volunteered to help wi th a G ay Games Torch Run). Afterwards, Paul proved hi s endurance by easily blowing out all 34 candles on his birthday cake . Special thanks to the birthday boy · for the fab/def spread (he really doesn't deserve all the razzing I've given hi m although we did end up moving the she l f \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\%\%%\ \%\%\\\%%\\\\\\\\ % The First \ \ \ \ FRNY January \ BUSINESS MEETING & TUPPERWARE PARTY % ,/20/88 \ \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\~\\%\\\\\\\\\\\\\%\\\\\ Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the kitchen .... From the producer of the last six trips to D.C. and Philly and the last two pasta parties (in and out of costume), dances, theatre and much, much more, Howard Kessler, your social chair for the last two years presents his final (other than Phantom of the Opera) "fab-happening" social event: the first FRNY January Business Meeting and Tupperware Party. Rated R: You will not be allowed to leave until you have successfully burped a covered bowl. This production stars Jo-Ann DiLorenzo, who is the regional supervisor for Tupperware. She said that our party will be too good to give up to any of her agents. The Tupperware demonstration will be before the business meeting, at 8:15pm after the run, so that the evening does not go on too long . You may leave your bags at my place, 253 W. 72nd St. Apt 1106, before the run, and bring dinner. For an advance look at the product line and a greater selection than that which will be shown, call me . I will send you some literature. No list will be given to Tupperware. Bring your checkbook . There are special perks for those who order during the week of our party. God, this is so exciting .. . ! can't stand it. Oh yes, come for the business meeting too. Howard Kessler. COOKING WITH KELLY (or, redecorating on Mac Dougal Street) . Due to numerous beers the night before, I awoke feeling that someone had taken a cha i nsaw to my stomach . The last thing on my mind was my first FR brunch. However, the combination of a trip to the bathroom (where I set what must be a club record for longest whiz), a chance to eat some good food, and the opportunity to run with Brent Nicholson Earle for the f i rst 4 �. . ... again after the run). Joel Ifcher and Patrick assisted with the cooking and John Riordan, despite looking spiffy in freshly pressed suit and tie (he skipped the run to protest with Dignity members at St. Pat's), was relegated to KP duty. Some members, upon leaving, were heard to comment on the appropriateness of Mr. Riordan's chores. But that's another story. Jay Hill. BENEFIT RUN RESULTS. FRNY's annual Benefit Run to aid charities of and for the NYC gay and Lesbian community brought in over $6000 as 19 runners pounded the pavement for 20 different charities. Men raising the largest sums were Richard Walker ($618) and Brent Nicholson Earle ($550); champion women were Sandra Levine ($951) and Judy Spina ($543.20). Charities aided were (as of 12/23/87): The Names Project, $25; Celebration '90 Vancouver, $25; National Gay Rights Advocates, $50; Gay Men's Chorus, $52; Lambda Legal Defense, $100; Minority Task Force on AIDS, $36; Identity House, $100; Garcia Scholarship, Columbia Univ., $40; Community Health Project, $45; Gay Switchboard, $102; Anti-Violence Project,$100; SAGE, $67; AREA, $450; Archives, $104; The Lesbian Herstory Center, $441; Bailey House, $361.20; Hetrick-Hartin Institute, $242; GMHC, $989.30; Fund for Human Dignity, $930; PWA Coalition, $1839; Total: $6098.50. FROM HOWARD: It's been fun during the two years I have been social chair. I both enjoyed and sometimes got terrified by the responsibility, especially when we were on a trip and in unfamiliar surroundings. At times I got a bit selfconscious and felt like a father goose charging his goslings. Other times I kept backstage and let my directed show play itself out. The best part was getting to deal with so many of you individually. It is this that I will miss most of all when I hand over the position to Patrick Barker and Paul Kelly. I won't get too somber. There are other good parts of the position; for example, you can develop any kind of event you want (within reason), your check is always the first in so you get the best seats, and since you are arranging the event it always fits into your social schedule. Jim Skofield, our new Grand Poo-bah (president), has accepted my petition for publicity chair, so I am looking forward to any suggestions to get our club name out to the rest of the community. Thank you for all your encouragement and backing. Howard Kessler. GAY GAMES III. For those of you who really need advance notice of events, the Gay Games III and the Cultural Festival to be held in Vancouver in 1990 will run from Sat. Aug. 4 until Sat. Aug. 11. The theme is to be "Celebration 90." For more information or to be placed on the mailing list of the organizing committee, send $10.00 to the Metropolitan Vancouver Athletic and Arts Association, 1170 Bute St., Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V6E 1Z6. Thanks to San Diego Frontrunners for this information, which ran in their December newsletter. Lenore Beaky. A.R.E.A.'s FINAL ARIA. · December 16, 1987. Adjusting to being back home after 20 months of 22 miles a day has not been easy. I keep thinking that there's something I'm supposed to be doing. I don't know how I would be able to make it through this transition without Front Runners. The Club runs and the camaraderie have helped so much to keep me grounded, in much the same way that writing the monthly · reports for the . newsletter and all of your cards and good wishes kept me anchored during the whole Run. Being able to freely share ideas and feelings with many of you at the Family Support Group meeting reminded me once again that we truly are a family. I feel sorry for my brothers and sisters who return from uplifting events like Gay Games and the March on Washington yearning for that same feeling of community in their lives. I am so grateful that the glorious fellowship, unity and support from Front Runners never stops and keeps on growing stronger every day! Brent Nicholson Earle. FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP. There will be an organizational meeting for the Family Support Group on Sun. Jan. 17 at 1lam at Andy Carlos', 357 West 45 St. 11FW (212) 757-9708. At that time, ideas for 1988 directions and goals will be discussed. Please attend and help give impetus to a united family in '88. Andy Hickes. 5 �TUDOR CITY TROT. Our special run for January will be held on Sun. Jan. 10 at lOam, with a choice of distances: 5, 7.7, or 10.2 miles. All runners will start and finish at 43 St. and First Ave. The 5 miler will go to 93 St. and back, the 10.2 mile version will continue across the Queensboro Bridge to Roosevelt Island and return the same route, and the 7.7 miler will be the same as the 10.2, but will return to Manhattan via the Tram ($1.00 or a token needed). Jean Robinson will be our host. She is located in Tudor City, 333 E. 43 St. 1206, (212) 286-0453. Please RSVP to Jean or me. Guy Zelenak. DEADLINE FOR RACE RESULTS is the 15th of each month. NYRRC automatically provides official times for their scored events. In all other cases, you must call or write in to be listed. Give name, date, and location of event; your time; indicate personal records, first time at distance, and if you are a racewalker. Race captains: Leo Boneau, 301 Fifth Avenue 14R, Brooklyn 11215 (718) 965-9081 and Julie DeLaurier, 370 W. ~~ St. 12E, New York 10019 (212) 757-4491. THE STOP WATCH (Race Results as of December 15) HUDSON RIVER lOK DECEMBER SERIES lOK TURKEY TROT 11/15 Dobbs Ferry, NY lOK 12/26 Prospect Park 5M 12/5 Central Park lOK Kath Klein 68:10 Dave Hose 29:09 Mickey Aguilera 37:03 HONOLULU MARATHON Barney Kates 29:54 Sue Foster 37:56 12/13 Honolulu, HI 26.2M Steve Van Dyk 29:58 Paul Matwiow 38:12 August Adam 4:39:22 Charles Carson 30:17 Michael Tevlin 39:00 PHILADELPHIA MARATHON Marty Perl 30:26 Brent N. Earle 39:38 11/29 Phila., PA 26.2M Brent N. Earle 31:18 Edwin Fajardo 39:39 Steve Yeary 3:42:30 Doug Palazzo 32:16* Charles Carson 39:46 Jerry Smith 3:59:59 Andrew Khoo 33:14 Joe Criscione 40:07 NYC M~ATHON Joe Piliero 33:56 Joe Pilierci 40:50 11/1 New York, NY 26.2M Peter Boyden 34:08 Howard Frey 41:30 Paul Matwiow 3:08:08* John Koulos 34:21 Andrew Khoo 42:46 Douglas Palazzo 3:21:06+ Jon Livingston 34:25 Howard Kessler 43:00 Carolyn Lipscomb 4:22:09* Steve Yeary 34:35 Gary Kelley 44:56 Frank Daykin 4:59:14+ CORP. CHALLENGE CHAMP. Dan Joraanstad 35:08 Sandra Levine 45:51 11/22 New York, NY 3.5M Gary Kelley 35:13 TJ Storch 45:54 Barney Kates 20:40 Ken Perry 35:13 Leo Boneau 45:55 RUN FOR THE DIAMONDS Barbara Levitan 37:08 Inger-Jo Berger 48:33 11/26 Berwick, PA 9M Judy Spina 37:21 Debbie Bell 51:26 Daniel Del Monte 1:00:11+ Sandra Levine 37:24 Kathy Kuzmin 51:52 George Schlein 1:09:57+ Frank Daykin 37:50 Debbie White 55:22 ROCKVILLE CENTER 10K Alex Epstein 38:20 Elin Posner 1:12:32 11/15 Rockville Ctr. 10K Leslie Minkler 39:16 Kathleen Ahern 1:12:33 Paul Matwiow 37:42* Inger-Jo Berger 39:45 DECEMBER SERIES 10M SYOSSET SPRINT Jacque Cook 40:21 12/13 Central Park 10M 11/21 Syosset, LI 5K Bryan McGreal Marty King 1:05:25 40:~4 Inger-Jo Berger 24:08 Julie Spitzer 41:24 Joe Criscione 1:05:48 (2nd, 40-44) 42:.03 Edwin Fajardo James Minter, GRA 1:05:50 NAT. MASTER X-C CHAMP. Debbie White 42:53 Tom Bordua 1:08:05 11/22 Van Cortland Pk. 15K Larry Gundersen 44:46 Patrick Moriarty 1:11:29 Inger-Jo Berger 1:17:28 Mickey Zacuto 45:55 Andrew Khoo 1:13:27 KINNEY USA X-C CHAMP. Cathy Schwartz 46:55 Gary Kelley 1:14:36 11/28 Van Cortland Pk. 5K Nan Bailey 48:17 Sandra Levine 1:16:07 Inger-Jo Berger 24:15 Barbara Berger 55:40 Leo Boneau 1:18:05 WESTFIELD TURKEY TROT EISENHOWER PARK SM Donna Checkan 1:18:31 11/28 Westfield, NJ 5M 12/6 Eisenhower Pk, LI SM Barbara Levitan 1:18:55 Donna Checkan 35:25 Inger-Jo Berger 41:14 Debbie Bell 1:25:12 HALF HOLLOW HILLS SM HOLIDAY BOWL MARATHON Midge Maroni 1:35:49 11/29 Dix Hills, LI 5M 12/12 San Diego, CA 26.2M COMPUTER RUN Donna Checkan 34:45* Inger-Jo Berger 3:39:52 10/25 Central Park 5M Inger-Jo Berger 37:29 Jon Livingston 39:12 * Personal Record + First Time at Distance 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, 1988 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. 9 No. 1, January 1988 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 1988 Document:Newsletters Year:1980s Year:1988 http://archives.frny.org/files/original/9f362524d5634269aa49f3752a045b4c.pdf 639a69f2017cdd60094be3ce34d4ab36 PDF Text Text FRONT RUNNERS NY BOX 363, VILLAGE STATION, NEW YORK, NY 10014 March 1988 FRONT RUNNERS NY NEWSLETTER Persephone Ahhh, March. MARCH MADNESS. returning from the Underworld to claim her sheep setting in; spring fever own; lambing; cows calving; twinks twinkling. The signs of young life are everywhere. Time to dig those running shoes out of the back of the closet and join the runners been out all winter!) on the (who've Come out, come out, wherever you roads. They say that March comes in like a are. lion and goes out like a lamb, but even a cursory glance at the FR calendar reveals a schedule that remains firmly leonine throughout the entire month. Planning for Run--preparing for the Gay Pride the and Allentown in fundraiser--racing Orangeburg, NY and the Brooklyn Half-skating in Central Park--just how do a girl and boy get in on all this activity? Read on for all the juicy details ... Good running! Jim Skofield. Vol. IX. No. 3 like to be a race angel we'd be delighted to put your donation to good use and will gratefully acknowledge your generosity in It's not too early to our race packets. Feel free to speak with me or give. Sandra Levine for details. Mickey Zacuto. GPR'88 TRAINING AND GENERAL VOLUNTEERING We still need a second person SCHEDULE. to work as a select timer with Sue Ann Butwell, four people to work the men's and women's seiko and time tech buttons, and an Emcee. There are only a few races left to get trained in. Central Park 5 miler Sun. Mar. 6 Brooklyn Half Sun. Mar. 13 Four Mile Run Sun. Mar. 20 Haworth lOK Sat. Mar. 27 After March we have one race in April, one in May, and two in June, including the dress rehearsal the week before GPR. Also keep in mind that on June 25 I will need 125 trained and untrained volunteers and possibly more if a few new and exciting things materialize. Guy Zelenak. Our annual race is GAY PRIDE RUN '88. probably the means by which FRNY is best community. gay/Lesbian the to known However, there are still multitudes of our brothers and sisters out there who remain sadly unaware of our existence, yet would greatly rejoice if they knew of us. This year we hope to make contact with as many of these folks as possible, as well as to welcome past racers and volunteers as part Our fabulous of our growing FR family. annual fundraising party will be at Tracks on Apr. 9, and in addition to our usual extraordinary live onstage entertainment, we are featuring our very first Services On (See below for details.) Auction! Apr. 23 our own George Schlein is giving our first benefit piano concert at the home of Tom Cook. We are suggesting a $10 donation, but we don't want anyone to miss the opportunity to hear George, so if you manage ten, send what you can. can't Formal running attire is optional--will Bill Dolan wear his elegant elbow-length Come and find out. Last but not socks? heavily on membership we rely least, contributions to ensure the success of our They are even more crucial this race. year as our corporate benefactors have cut back on their funding. So if you would NYRRC would like FRs to EKIDEN-SASH. staff the finish line of this event, which is being held for the first time in the USA, a 50K relay Sat. Apr. 9, with 62 countries to be represented. Please hold the date open and I will give the details at Saturday Fun Runs. Guy Zelenak. How, you YOU CAN HELP FRNY SAVE MONEY. Volunteer for at least one race a ask? year. One race will be selected each month for this purpose. Why, you ask? To ensure the availability of all the equipment to operate Gay Pride Run, and hopefully this Front Runners Track & Field October's This equipment would cost Invitational. dollars for each several thousand us Please do your part for your rental. Club. Guy Zelenak. MEETING. On Feb. 17, 22 FRs BUSINESS descended on Mickey Zacuto's apartment for a Lower East Side run and the February We also took time to business meeting. to Lenore Beaky. Happy Birthday sing After cutting the cake, we got down to 1 �business. Mickey Zacuto promises that GPR'88 is "gonna be a big race." Volunteers are needed for a major mailing on Mar. 19 which will go to former GPR runners and volunteers. It was decided that race donations of $10 or more will receive an acknowledgment. Sandra Levine spoke about GPR'88 fundraising. She'll be needing volunteers to go around to businesses. Members were then regaled with the multitude of activities which fill the newsletter this month, but additional items were noted. Pat Kuharic spoke of revamping the information sent to new members and reminded us that Meet the Membership will be coming up in May. Howard Kessler is working on a history of FRNY which will be condensed for inclusion in a press kit. Richard Walker gave a general schedule for the FR Convention and Track and Field Invitational on Columbus Day weekend, Oct. 8-10: convention on Saturday, track meet on Sunday, fun run on Monday. Andrew Khoo is organizing master's runners to enter master's races in the area. Last but not least, Jim Skofield spoke about Gay and Lesbian History Month in June: FRNY will be a part of a display in the City Hall vicinity (specifics forthcoming) . The next business meeting is March 16, 9pm at Richard Walker's, 2025 Broadway, Apt. 26E. Leslie Minkler. general public. The panel will cover, among other topics: selecting proper running shoes, planning a sensible training schedule (with specific emphasis on training for the upcoming Gay Pride Run in June), general health and nutrition, and stretching. Participants will have a chance to voice their own running concerns, and meet some of our more accomplished local athletes in track and road racing. Some valuable training aids, giveaways and refreshments will be provided during the clinic. Active club members interested in volunteering to help welcome new runners to future fun runs will be expected to attend. Suggested contribution: $2.00. Look for more information in our special mailing, which you will be receiving in March. What are the surprises? We'll never tell ... Call (212) 496-7662 to reserve or for more details. Dan Del Monte. DON'T FORGET YOUR ICE SKATES--MARCH 5, for skating in the Park after the Saturday fun run. See February newsletter for details. FLASH! This event may be relocated to the Trump Rink after all--stay tuned to Saturday fun run info bulletins. ST. PATTY'S RUN, ALLENTOWN, PA. MARCH 12/13. There a few choice seats left on the bus, so if you're up for a fun overnight stay in Lenore Beaky's home town, call Patrick 212 - 787-6265 or Paul 212-254-9740. TRACKS AUCTION BIDS YOUR SERVICES. Offer yourself to the highest bidder at the Services Auction to be held at the Tracks Fundraiser on Apr. 9. Do you have a talent, hobby or skill? Of course you do! Now you can help FRNY raise money for the Gay Pride Run. A few ideas to get you thinking: furnish a fabulous feast for five; redact a rambling, redundant resume; teach a couple of clumsy clones to tango. Talk to Patrick Barker, Paul Kelly or Sandra Levine about the service you can offer, at a minimum bid. If you don't know what you can do, we'll help you come up with creative ideas. Alliteration isn't essential, but you are. Oh, and don't forget your checkbook on the 9th! Sandra Levine. WASHINGTON, DC CAPITOL HILL CLASSIC, APRIL 29-MAY 1. Our much awaited annual trip to visit Ron, Nancy and the DC Frontrunners is at last upon us. As in the past our bus will depart from 72 St and CPW at 6:30pm and from Christopher St and 7th Ave at 7pm. If interested contact Patrick 212787-6265 or Paul 212- 254-9740. First check/first reserved, $50 deposit by April 9. WHO AM I: Frank Daykin. (How existential!) WHAT AM I DOING: A debut recital as piano soloist. (Sort of a musical "coming out" only no gown or elbow length white gloves.) WHERE AM I DOING IT: Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall. WHEN AM I DOING IT: Sat. Apr. 16 at 8:30pm. HOW MUCH DOES IT COST: $10 orchestra, $7 balcony. (Order through Patrick Barker, Leo Boneau or me. Or Box Office 2 weeks prior. TDF vouchers accepted on evening of concert.) WHAT AM I PLAYING: Works by SPRING RUNNING CLINIC (or, You too can run five miles in ten weeks!) The Clinic will take place at the Community Center on W 13 St. on April 9th at 2pm. It will be targeted to joggers and runners of all skill levels looking to get into shape (or back into shape) and is · open to the 2 �Mozart, Dukus, Ravel, Debussy, Schubert, Faure and Liszt. WHAT YOU SHOULD WEAR: Up to you. WHAT YOU SHOULD DO AFTER EVERY PIECE: Applaud like mad. (Especially those seated around the NY Times critic.) WHAT YOU SHOULD NOT DO AT THE RECEPTION AFTERWARD: Talk about how slow my NY Marathon time was. Frank Daykin. & bereavement, the Gay & Lesbian AntiViolence Project, "the. worried well," nutrition & health, and A.R.E.A. We would like to repeat some of these and introduce other topics of concern to us as Front Runners and as members of the Lesbian and gay community. Your suggestions as to speakers and time and place of meetings would be greatly appreciated. Chris Frieman and Dan Elliott. CAMPOREE. Gay Friends & Neighbors of Brooklyn will be conducting their third annual Camporee Memorial Day Weekend, Fri. May 27 till Mon. May 30 at Camp Wel-Met in the Catskills. Activities will include: square dancing, hiking, rafting, disco dancing, swimming, volleyball, canoeing, horseback riding, gliding and much else. Basic costs range from $170 to $190. You may pay a deposit of $50 (full payment due by April 30) to Chuck Heuer. For info, call him at 718-894-3791. (Note: Phil Blackwell said it is great fun.) THE ROSIE RUIZ ST. VALENTINE'S DAY MARATHON. It was a cold, clear, beautiful morning in NYC when 10 courageous Front Runners set out to conquer lower Manhattan and to go where no offical race has ever gone before, in the First Annual Rosie Ruiz St. Valentines Day Marathon (6.2 miles). Excitement was building as we left Mickey's East Village apartment armed with our special map and photo to document the day. We ran South along the East River where love was in the air (ask the guys to elaborate, I'm trying to keep this clean). The buildings of lower Manhattan loomed above us in the distance. Within the mazes of streets, there were many opportunities to "pull a Rosie Ruiz" but we only succumbed to temptation a few times. The diversity of the neighborhoods kept the run interesting. There was a quiet, tranquil feeling passing Trinity Church and City Hall on a day without the crowds. Then back to the energy of Canal St. and the ever changing East Village where we had a fabulous brunch and a small awards ceremony. Certificates (everyone a first place finisher), valentines and red lollipops were distributed by Paul Hatwiow, the official spokesman of Rosie Ruiz. Great food and conversation was had by all. Special awards go to chefs Phil Botwinick and Dan Elliott for great food, Hickey for being a great hostess, and Leo Boneau a "best dressed" for his heart shaped sunglasses. If you missP.d this run, you missed something s~ecial. Pat Kuharic. HOUSING COORDINATORS. Many thanks to FRs Amy Risch 718-638-6470 and Alex Epstein 718-436-7232 for stepping forward. They have agreed to take on the rigors of chairing (taming?) the Housing Committee. Speak kindly to them and you shall have that blond/blonde, built, hunk/hunkette from San Francisco staying with you over Gay Pride weekend. Cross them and you'll find yourself staying out in Landover, Maryland during the D.C. trip and hitch hiking into the start of the Capitol Hill Classic. Flowers, chocolates and polypropelene bribes will be accepted. Give early and often. PLEASE WELCOME NEW FRNY MEMBERS. Mark Midensky, Dave Pitches, Dawn Leigh, Warren Riley, Bernice Portevint, Ken Berger, Tina Isselbacher, Jeffery Singleton, Steve Wallace and Mark Scanlon. Welcome back to rewewing former FR, Jonathan Danilowitz. FAMILY SUPPORT. The next Family Support Group meeting will be held after the Wed. run on Mar. 23 at 8:30pm at Julie Kelm's, 733 Amsterdam Avenue, ~26G, near 96th Street. Jim Skofield and Paul Matwiow will speak on the topic, "When A Lover Has AIDS." A group will leave the Sunlight Restaurant directly after the run. Please bring a sandwich or take-out. Coffee and dessert will be provided. Last year, the group presented an interesting and diverse program, discussing such matters as the PWA Coalition, safe sex, gay legal services, practical nursing skills, grief CLIFF'S NOTES. Q. Soybean milk has advantages (e.g. not producing as much mucus as cow's milk); however, it is an "incomplete" protein. What can be added to soybean milk (besides brewer's yeast), and in what quantities, to make it a "complete" protein? J.W. A. Soybeans are a member of the legume family and are indeed incomplete proteins: they are deficient in the amino acids tryptophan, methionine, and cystine. In order to make 3 �them complete, soybeans or soybean milk should be combined with a food that has an abundance of these three amino acids, ~.g., grains, seeds, and nuts. Q. Muscle fatigue is caused by lack of oxygen to the muscle. Is there a dietary means to increase the hemoglobin (iron transport er, oxygen carrier) in the blood? And what training techniques can be used to decrease or delay muscle fatigue? J.S. A. Inr.rP.a~P.d intake of folic acid, either through a supplemen t or foods high in folic acid such as green leafy vegetable s, liver and brewer's yeast, will increase the production of heme. Folic acid is one of the nutrients most often shown to be deficient in the American diet. Furthermo re, any kind of training with progressiv e increased stress will increase endurance or delay muscle fatigue. This activity must be performed regularly , 3 or more times weekly. It should be noted that muscle fatigue can also be caused by insufficie nt training, poor diet, malabsorp tion, dehydratio n (the leading cause), calcium and/or magnesium deficiency , most of which are more likely than lack of oxygen due to low heme. Cliff ~auling. N.J., his former place of residence . Boneau. Leo RACE OF THE MONTH: The FR Masters Team will make its debut at the Tappan Zee High School in Orangeburg, NY on Sun. Mar. 20 for the Law Enforcement and Fire Fighter Spring Classic lOK at 10:30am. Five runners are needed to make each team. Advise Andrew, Julie or Leo by Mar. 5 if you are interested in participa ting, and they will arrange transporta tion (it's 15 mins. from the GW Bridge). RUNNING CLASSES SPRING INTO ACTION. With the advent of spring comes the first set of Coach Cliff ~auling's running classes for 1988. On Thursday nights, beginning March 24, Cliff will provide instructio n to help winter couch potatoes get back into running shape as well as assist those who have been active during the off season prepare for races (Trevira Twosome, Capitol Hill Classic) in April and May. Emphasis will be placed on running technique and racing performan ce. Nutrition al tips will also be shared. The classes will begin at 6:45 pm and run for six consecutiv e Thursday nights. Applicatio ns are included in this mailing. Sign up early, as a minimum of ten participan ts is needed for the classes to be held. For further informatio n, contact Cliff 212-231-4592 or Joe Criscione 718965-9081. Joe Criscione . RACER OF THE MONTH. A new column, highlighti ng male and female FR racers, this month sets its sights on And~ew Khoo, and tells us "What makes him tick ... or delightfu l dishing of a chosen faggot with fast feet." Andrew, master runner, found out about FRNY from a member at a party and decided to join us a few years ago. He started running in 1982 to get rid of stress. His growing addiction to the sport and developing friendship s have kept him running and being an active member of FR. The Gay ~ride Race being one of his first races, Andrew quickly trained himself into performing his best in a 5 mile race with a time of 32:30. He's gotten inspiratio n and stamina in training sessions from both Guy Zelenak and Cliff Pauling. His present goal is to do a 3:30 marathon. He maintains that consistenc y is the name of the game; you will therefore see Andrew eat nothing but pasta and bananas, and he won't dare take off his New Balance 990's or Tiger GT's. Andrew's advice to new runners: be aware of what is best for you; your pace, best distance, best weather. Advice to seasoned runners: I wouldn't dare! For those interested , Andrew has a list of wonderful wooded bathroom spots in Wayne, DOUBLE YOUR PLEASURE, DOUBLE YOUR FUN, WITH TWO SPECIAL FUN RUNS IN MARCH. SUN. MARCH 6. The SPIKE HIKE will rekindle fond memories and certainly create new ones--a 6 mile reminiscin g romp that will begin at 11am at the Tavern on the Green parking lot, take us down "Memory Lane" along the route of the Gay Pride March and the Lavender Trail '85, through the Village and finishing up at the Spike for brunch. We will check our bags, boxes and steamer trunks (only kidding Phil) at the start with Phil Moser who will also provide us with water along the route. As is the case with all the fun runs, runners who wish to do less than the full course are encouraged to JOln us. Call me for mile mark locations so that you can tailor the run to your specifica tions. Please dress appropria tely (yes, Leo, you can wear your new sunglasse s) and please RSVP (212-349-2429) so that I can forewarn the Spike staff. SUNDAY, MARCH 13 will be a very busy day at the races with both the 4 �BROOKLYN HALF AND ONE-THIRD MARATHONS. As our club calendar fills to the brim, we will be using the Brooklyn Half Marathon (which begins at 9:30am) as this month's special long fun run. An alternative invigorating shorter fun run, the Brooklyn 1/3 Marathon (approx. 4.4 miles) will begin at Peter Boyden's apartment (410 Westminster Road, #6C) at 11am. Runners doing the Half are welcome to check baggage and/or any brunch goodies at Peter's prior to the race (although his apartment is a bit further from the finish than the official r~cP. haggagP. pick-up point). Peter and Randy Turner have graciously volunteered to host our chip-in brunch and Peter strongly requests that yon plP.~se RSVP (718 693 ·2578) so th~t he can make appropriate arrangements. Call either Peter Boyden or Paul Matwiow for directions and additional information. Paul Matwiow. that a convenient can be determined. night, time and place YOUR RACE CAPTAINS EXPLAIN .•. THE NYRRC POINT SYSTEM. The race calendar which you received last month from Julie and Leo evolved in order to boost our area-wide standing among race teams. Our focus on target races is to benefit FRNY as a team and to improve our ranking. The Club Council (2 representatives from each area team) determines point values of approximately one race per month. Points are given to men's and women's teams in first, second and third place. Factors determining the point value of a race are importance of event, distance, time of year, and popularity. For ex...tmplt:, our target race for March is the Brooklyn Half Marathon, and it is awarded points of 128-4, meaning that the first place team will get 12 points added to their team standing, as well as medals to individual runners and the third place team will add 4 points to their standing. At the end of the year these points are totaled and thus determine the team's ranking in the NYC area. The Haworth lOK on March 27 (formerly the Perrier 10K) is a high point race which we would like all of you to run. It is a 15-10-5 point event. The men's Riverdale Ramble on Sun. May 22 is a 10-7-3 point race. FRs will do very well in this race! The L'eggs Mini 10K, an important event on June 4, has been given 20-15-10 points for team standing. With all of the FR women running and all the FR men cheering, we will do quite well. Digesting all this info, you may now understand why your race captains, both present and past, have focused on certain races; so please support Julie and Leo in our recommended race events. It is also important for all runners to understand that in racing, we as captains are concerned with participation, personal goals, team spirit and un1ty, and a growing desire to beat the person in front of you. Go get'em team!!! Julie DeLaurier and Leo Boneau. MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR FUTURE SPECIAL FUN RUN DATES: APRIL 10--Brooklyn - -Runners Love Brooklyn (& Eating) 10K Run, brunch to be hosted by Barney Kates and Dave Mose; APRIL 24--New Jersey--NJ Waterfront Mini-Mini Marathon; MAY 8--Manhattan-Crossed Legs Fun Run; MAY 30--Queens-Memorial Day, Forest Park, Bar-B-Que Do Run Run. Details to follow! YOU GUYS ARE FAAAAB-U-LOUS!! I would like to send a BIG HUG to all those who gave unselfishly of their time, efforts and moral support in making the February Special Fun Runs a success. A special thanks to Mickey Zacuto for the delectable spread, Dan Joraanstad for the hauling, quenching, cheering and chili, Dan Elliott's delicious baked goodies, Jim, Leo and Joe for all the advice and support, ~nd P.SpP.ci~lly to all the runners who participated--th e whole is only as good as the sum of the parts. Thanks a lot. Paul Matwiow. WEEKLY RUNS IN QUEENS BEING CONSIDERED. With about 25 members residing within her boundaries, the borough of Queens boasts one of the larger communities within the FR family. Consideration is being given to establishing a boys' and girls' running night out in Queens for those FRs who find it difficult to make the weeknight run in Manhattan. The Queens run would take place on any night other than Wed. If a Queens weeknight run interests you, contact Carolyn Lipscomb 718-271-0693, so 5 �RACE 1988 * + RESULTS FOR MARCH, = personal best = first time at distance FROSTBITE TEN-MILER Central Park. 10 Mi. January 17. 1988 Joe Criscione ....... 1:05:36 Bill Fleming ........ 1:07:12 Doug Palazzo ........ 1:08:48 Mark Midensky ....... 1:09:23 Andrew Khoo ......... 1:09:36 Leo Boneau .......... 1:13:58 John Cuellar ........ 1:14:15 Bob Brins ........... 1:15:02 Jon Livingston ...... 1:15:02 John Grall .......... 1:17:26 Rob Quinn .......... +1:17:45 George Schlein ...... 1:19:13 David Pitches ....... 1:19:28 Dan Elliott ......... 1:21:53 Inger-Jo Berger~ .... 1:24:24 Phil Blackwell ...... 1:38:18 Debbie White ........ 1:38:55 CENTRAL PARK 20KM Central Park, 12.2 Mi. January 24, 1988 Paul Matwiow ........ 1:19:50 Joe Criscione ..•.... 1:23:02 Edwin Fajardo ....... 1:26:41 Tom Bordua .......... 1:29:26 Bob Brins ........... 1:31:13 Gary Kelley ......... 1:34:53 Leo Boneau ......... *1:35:06 David Pitches ....... 1:35:50 Sandra Levine ...... +1:37:36 Leslie Minkler ..... +l:38:41 Dan Elliott ......... l:40:51 Annie Beigel ........ 1:52:13 Joy Allen ........... 2:05:47 FIGURE-S REVERSIBLE RUN Central Park, 7 Mi. January 31, 1988 Joe Criscione ......... 44:51 Howard Frey ........... 45:39 Doug Palazzo .......... 46:47 Leo Boneau ........... +48:34 David Pitches ......... 50:20 Gary Kelley ........... 50:42 Dan Elliott ........... 54:26 Frank Daykin ......... +57:01 Annie Beigel .......... 59:28 Pat Kuharic ........ +1:00:18 Arthur Gursch ....... 1:05:45 Inger-Jo Berger ..... 1:05:56 Debbie White ........ 1:06:26 BAGEL RUN 10 Km Central Park. 6.2 Mi. February 7, 1988 Michael Tevlin ........ 36:59 Paul Matwiow .......... 38:11 Edwin Fajardo ......... 38:45 Joe Criscione ......... 38:55 Doug Palazzo .......... 40:22 Howard Frey ........... 40:30 Jeff Singleton ........ 41:16 Howard Kessler ..••.... 42:11 Andrew Khoo ••.•.•...•. 43:35 Leo Boneau •.........•. 43:50 David Pitches ......... 43:55 Jim Skofield .......•.. 43:58 Maynard Yost •.•....••. 44:50 Gary Kelley .•.......•. 45:21 Dan Elliott ....•...••. 45:50 Mark Lanaghan .....•... 46:12 Bob Newman ............ 46:17 John Brandeau ...•..... 46:40 Frank Daykin •.•...•.. +49.27 Donna Checkan .....•... 49:53 Tina Isselbacher ...... 51:42 Inger-Jo Berger ....•.. 53:27 Midge Maroni. ......... 53:37 Phil Blackwell ........ S6:35 Larry Gundersen ....... 56:38 Debbie White •......... 59:10 Nan Bailey •......... l:03:52 BERMUDA MARATHON Bermuda. 26.2 Mi. January 17. 1988 Jerry Smith ......... 4:22:22 ROSIE RUIZ MARATHON New York City. ??mi. February 14. 1988 Lenore Beaky •...... >2:03:34 Guy Ze1enak ...•.... >2:03:34 Dan Elliott .•..•... >2:03:34 Paul Matwiow •...... >2:03:34 Jim Skofield ....... >2:03:34 Inger-Jo Berger .... >2:03:34 Joe Criscione ...... >2:03:34 Leo Boneau •........ >2:03:34 Pat Kuharic •..•.... >2:03:34 Chris Frieman ••.... >2:03:34 Debbie Pastrich .... t2:03:34 Mickey Zacuto ...••. <2:03:34 Nickie Golden ..•... <2:03:34 Phil Botwinick •.... <2:03:34 > = p.u. I = century bike and p.u. < = k.p. 6 YOUR RACE CAPTAINS COMMAND: 1. Wear your FR singlet when racing; get sideline cheers from your teammates, look sharp, and give your team a proud presence. 2. On race entries, enter your team as FRONT RUNNERS NY. 3. For non-NYRRC races, you must mail or call in your results to Leo Boneau 718965-9081 or Julie DeLaurier 212-757-4491 by the 15th of each month for the newsletter. In any race, even NYRRC races, in case of a "PR" (personal record) or "first time at distance," the captains must be notified. � 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, 1988 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. 9 No. 3, March 1988 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 1988 Document:Newsletters Year:1980s Year:1988 http://archives.frny.org/files/original/e41a49ebe7e1848ff0c9b3a7d434c2d4.pdf e05f8a53e034395ec969489973684abb PDF Text Text FRONT RUNNE RS NY BOX 363, VILLAGE STATION, NEW YORK, NY 10014 August 1988 FRONT RUNNERS NY NEWSLETTER THIS WILL BE A COLUMN ABOUT U[--and I'm writing about all the lesbian and gay runners here and farther afield. On a recent visit to San Francisco, I had the distinct pleasure of running with the San Francisco Front Runners on two Saturday morning runs. These runs began and ended at the Stow Lake Boathouse in Golden Gate Park. Both days were warm and sunny in the Castro district where I was staying, but the Pacific Ocean fog had crept inland as far as the palms and eucalypti of the Park, and it was cool. The reception I and other visiting runners (from Oakland and LA) received more than compensated for the shivery weather; feelings of shyness quickly disappeared once we got off and running. The SF club, the oldest FR club (1974), has a membership of about 200, but with seventy or so members in attendance at the runs, claims an extremely high percentage of active participants. A very real spirit of friendship and fellowship is afoot in the club and I was made to feel most welcome. Indeed, there's a common bond among all our FR clubs which helps make newcomers and visitors into friends. Next time you are out of town, take along your international directory. There's probably a FR club nearby and you'll have a great time getting to run with and know your FR brothers and sisters. Good running! Jim Skofield. Vol. IX. No. 8 TECHNICAL THANKS/GPR 1 88. The stable success of Gay Pride Run '88 rests strongly on the shoulders of our club. The many months of planning and work focus on race week, and especially on race day. Before the banners can wave, someone has to work to set them up. This is a special thanks to those stalwart membets who were there to see to the smooth placement of the race equipment. I am especially grateful for the chance to work with our race director, Mickey Zacuto, who has my warmest admiration. Thanks again. Bob Brins, Tech Director. GAY PRIDE RUN '88. The night before the BIGGEST race of the year, this FR decided to psych herself up by renting the video Gritty Prancing, that romantic story of the Running Camp Counselor and Campee. Next morning, Race Director Mickey/Mickie Zacuto did a weather dance, causing the temperature and humidity to drop into the comfy range. As the vols scurried about the water stations, baggage check and finish line, the stage was set for a PRfect day. My goal this year was to break 40 minutes in · a 5-miler--why not pick the year's best race with the best and most supportive vols and spectators?! My strategy (after I declined a "Rosie Ruiz" offer to hide my bicycle in the bushes) was to key off my masters teammates-though they'll only learn of this as they read this report--especia lly those with whom I shared medals this year, Debbie Bell and Lenore Beaky. The buzz among the "fast" women was that the race was wide open since Jl seed and GPR record holder Sue Foster would wear a vol shirt rather than racing flats, having taken 3rd woman at the Club Team Championship the preceding week. In the men's camp, FR New Yorkers knew that FR Boston and FRDC would be represented by some swift-footed leanie-meanies. The horn blasts--no false starts this year!--and we're off! The split callers encouragingly, loudly call our times. Happily, gratefully, the runners find the water stops to be smooth, quick boosts as the vols rapidly hand out both cups of water and encouraging words. Up "Cat Hill" and we're almost home. THANKS! The following are thanked by Jake LaSala (Race Director), Marilyn Shaw (NYRRC Volunteer Cordinator) and me (Volunteer Coordinator for the day) for a GREAT job on the Father's Day dress rehearsal: Chris Frieman, Kevin McKinney, Drew Penkala, Bob Nelson, Al Gallo, Bruce Dryden, Gary Kelley, Pat Kuharic, Mickey Zacuto, Bob Lane, Sandra Levine, George Schlein, Jim Skofield, Bob Brins, Leslie Minkler, Peter McCabe, Dick Hamilton, Kathy Kuzmin, Chris Cavaluzzo, James Minter, Lenore Beaky, Sue Foster, Jim Schmidt, Bill Dolan, Paul Beito, Mickey Aguilera, Gerry Burr, Dave Logan, Martha Gallahue, Peter Blum, Jim Metzinger, Steve Wallace, Ed Pyle, Holly Zox, Andy Curry and George Waffle. Guy Zelenak. 1 �Around the bend and the finish line is in sight; the crowd's voices grow audible. Small staggered crowds of spectator s give a last shot of adrenalin to kick it home the last quarter mile. "Home"--the thrill of crossing the finish line is greater to me in a Gay Pride Race than in the NYC Marathon. It seems over so quickly-- I concentra ted more deliberat ely during this race than ever before--an d now I'm warmly welcomed home and I feel great. Other race participa nts also feel this welcome. Louise Poresky, a new FR and masters teammate who ran a PR of 42:07, said, "It's absolutel y my favorite race because of the sense of community. It's one of the politest races. It's dignified . There's a sense of gentlenes s." Susan Ziering (another new FR, another PR of 41:53) "wouldn't miss that race! It's run well, a nice, warm, friendly race." FR Tom Nobles mentioned that having the AIDS quilt in the park after the race reinforced "the closeness , unity and camarader ie of the entire gay and lesbian community." Alex Epstein (2nd, 20-24, with a PR of 37:59) said GPR may always be the "most exciting race" she runs. Because of all the social events associate d with Pride Week, runners might not spend a restful week. But "having so many friends to support you helps. You want to do well for yourself and you want to do well for your friends." Patrick Barker set aPR of 27:44 [see profile). He confessed to a little fear and exhilarat ion at leading the race through the first 3/4 mile. "I love the whole race. It's being with my second family." The vols told me they didn't mind the hard work because it was "fun to participa te" in a "large community event." Recently my friend and teammate Annie .Beigel, who first talked me into stepping into a pair of running shoes, shared the thought that "running is a fragile sport." Organizin g and hosting a race is also a "fragile sport." This year, things seemed PR-fect. 703 runners finished-- 463 men, 240 women . Who won? Some runners crossed the finish line ahead of others, but all of us are winners. As for this FR, I met my goal--39: 51. Midge Maroni. now numbers 495 members. Hickey Zacuto thanked Bob Brins, her Tech Director, for a job well done at GPR'88, and was herself thanked by Jim Skofield and the rest of the members present. The upcoming Track and Field Invitation al and Convention was outlined by Richard Walker, and its activitie s and organizat ion were discussed . Since, as Jim Minter indicated , membership income no longer pays for the expenses which it must, by charter, cover --primari ly the newslette r--the members voted unanimously that, as of January 1, 1989, annual membership dues would be raised to $15 (limited income), $20 (basic fee), and $30 (fairy with winged feet). Social events, special runs, track classes and August races were outlined; see the rest of this newslette r for details. The next business meeting will be held on Aug. 17 at 9pm at the home of Hike McMahon and Dave Sick, 118 W. 72 St. 1803 212-4962729. Lenore Beaky. UPCOMING EVENTS: RUNS AND RACES. 1. JONES BEACH REDUX: Sun. Aug. 7, meeting at Penn Station by 8:30am at the Informatio n Booth. Buy your round-tri p ticket to Jones Beach beforehan d. There will be an 11 mile run from Freeport or a 6 miler from Merrick. For more informatio n call Patrick 212-787-6265 or Paul 212-254-9740. 2. ASBURY PARK 10K: Sat. Aug. 13. If you're interested , speak to Harty King or Paul Kelly about this race and overnight stay. 3. RACE OF THE MONTH: The Hispanic Half Marathon in Central Park, Sun. Aug. 21 at 9am. Start at 90th and Fifth. Be there! 4. SPECIAL RUN OF THE MONTH: RAMBLING THROUGH THE RAMBLES. This run, on Aug. 21 at lOam and including a catered brunch, is presented to us by Greg Valerie. See the enclosed flyer for details. 5. SPECIAL RUN OF THE MONTH: NADINE'S NEW LOOP. Sun. Aug. 28, your choice of 5 or 10 miles. Drop bags at Nadine's, 99 Bank St. (corner of Greenwich) in the Village, at 10:30am. We'll head north and pick up runners who want to do only the trip back down (about 5 miles) at Columbus Circle. We'll need a driver to pick up bags from the 5-milers. Be prepared: carry a water bottle! Details of the course(s) and JULY BUSINESS MEETING. Over 2 dozen FRs converged on the digs of Howard Kessler; they were not air-condi tioned but were neverthel ess icy--iced tea, iced coffee and ice cream were our pleasant compensa tions. We were informed that FRNY 2 �meeting times will be worked out by the time you RSVP to Midge Maroni 212-9578351. Nadine's can accommodate about 30 of us, so the first 30 who RSVP with me will be included. Please RSVP by Aug. 23, so I can inform the restaurant. If the raspberry pancakes are available, they are faa-a-a-bulous! Midge Maroni. Bill Toner, Candido Barroso, Connolly and Jeannette Vigoureux. James TOM RECORDS. It is with sadness that I announce the death of long-time NYFR Tom Records from AIDS-related illness on June 20, during Gay Pride Week. An early and active member of the club, Tom competed in races of all distances up to and including the marathon. He will be especially remembered as the roving photographer who best recorded many of the club's early runs and activities. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Tom's family and many friends at this difficult time. Jim Skofield. 6. PHILADELPHIA DISTANCE RUN. If you're running in the Philadelphia Distance Run on Sun. Sept. 18 at 8:30am, your race application and check for $10 (payable to Front Runners NY) must be mailed to the club. This will allow you to be a member of the FR team. DO NOT HAIL YOUR APPLICATION SEPARATELY! The breakdown of teams is as follows: Open Male--7 members, first 5 score; Open Female--S members, first 3 score; Masters/Male--S members, first 3 score; Masters/Female--S members, first 3 score. Please consider; please run. It's a beautiful scenic 13 mile run. Leo Boneau. AN OPEN APOLOGY TO FRONT RUNNERS. I would like to make an apology to all members of FR for not being able to perform the duties I assumed as Special Run Coordinator. There are many things occurring in my personal life at the moment that have diverted my attention and I am trying to straighten them out. I am sorry for any inconvenience I have caused, and appreciate the help of those who took over my tasks. Phil Botwinick. UPCOMING EVENTS; SOCIAL. 1. FALL PHILLY FOLLIES, SEPT. 16-18. Once again it's time for our Philadelphia brothers and sisters to host us for the Philadelphia Distance Run (13.1 mi.). We will be leaving Friday at 7pm from CPW and 72 St., and 7:30 from Sheridan Square in front of the Nutrition Center. There will be a run on Saturday, followed by a brunch. The rest of the day is free. Sunday is the race (see Holly or Leo for race applications). Cost for this weekend is $60 per person. Please mail check and coupon for housing info (see this newsletter) to FR. For more information, call Patrick Barker 212-787-626S or Paul Kelly 212-2S4-9740. WOMEN: Are you looking to shave minutes off your PR's, sprint down a track, or run 100 times around Shea Stadium? Do you need a new T-shirt or a whole lot of safety pins? Do you wanna have fun? Then JOln the FR women's race team. I have information on road races, track and field, and trips for injured runners. To )Oln, simply sign up--how about the Hispanic Half on Aug. 21, or for something shorter, a Mercede·s Mile Qualifier (some of those milers have great legs)? Cheer on your teammates or complain to me about your injuries. Recent activities include the "Catch the Sun" women's five miler in Westfield NJ July 17, which had free masseurs and chiropractors and, despite the unbearable heat and humidity, was a fun race. Some comments from the racers: "It was a lousy experience but I had a great time"; "Wow, dykes galore"; "The people of Westfield were really great." The women's open team came in third place overall--congratulation s! Injured runners, not to be left out of the fun, went to Belmont for the Belmont Stakes. The highlight of the day occurred in the sixth race, where I got everybody to make the right Exacta bet. We stood glued to the rail clutching our winning tickets as most of the S7,000 people in the stands cheered PLEASE HELP WELCOME NEW FR MEMBERS: Ken Glass, Anthony Razzano, Elizabeth H. Coit, Sande Zeig, Don Press, Janine Edmee Hakim, Anne-Marie Ring, Walter H. Jennings, Creighton Ko, Ira Hays, Valerie Huhn, Jim Brandon, Joel B. Elfenbein, Nancy o. Andrews, Samford Smolowitz, Raymond Maher, Barbara J. Lydon, Brian O'Sullivan, Jim Jordan Smith, Peter Steinman, Seth G. Slade, Karen Lumley, Sigfreda Martinez, George Zuber, Michael J. Swarthout, Maureen Skelton, A. Gregory Heald, Robert Martin, Hans N. Desnoyers and Mary Pat Gallagher. Shazam! And welcome back to renewing former FRs: Dan Di Stasio, Tony Meola, Russell Pritchard, Arthur Johnson, 3 �for the number 8 horse, Gay Rights. And Gay Rights came in first. So give me a call (212-777-6834) with race results, questions or suggestions, or I'll see you at the races. New racers are especially welcome! Holly Zox. AN HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE: A ROCKY FIRST YEAR, PART 3. In early October 1980, Malcolm Robinson came back to town and we brought him up to date on what was going on. As he was still going to be very busy, he told Guy to continue handling the administrative work. At a subsequent Saturday run, he approached Le and asked if I would be interested in running for President. I was rather surprised, as I had not given it any thought. He said that he felt that I had the administrative ability as well as the right temperament to make a good President. I said that I really didn't think I was interested, but that I would think about it. I discussed it with my lover, Bob Buckley, who was not a member. I felt confident I could handle the administrative end, but not being very outgoing or assertive (don't laugh), I wasn't sure if I could provide the strong leadership which I felt was essential if the Club was to be successful. Also, being only recently out, and with my family and children not knowing I was gay, I was concerned about being the public spokesperson for a gay organization. We talked about it for a while, and I told Bob that if I accepted he would have to join so the Club could have a First Lady. We kicked it around for about a week and I finally decided to accept. After all, the Club was small with only a few activities, so it couldn't be that much work. It's a good thing I didn't own a crystal ball! I called Malcolm and told him that I would run. To be continued. Steve Gerben. FRONT RUNNERS AROUND THE WORLD. Wanna know what the other clubs are doing? Well, they're running, racing, eating, visiting each other, and being proud that they're gay, just like us. Specifically: The members of Seattle FR are enjoying barbecues, picnics, triathlons, and they will be doing a relay from Mt. Rainier to the Pacific. Their editor is even tougher than I am: you should see the "suggestions" to prospective writers! San Diego tells us that "FR: The Movie" is in trouble because no actor is brave enough to play the coach. Watch out for DCFR-they're really getting ready for the T&F Invitational. But I don't know about their diet; at a recent business meeting, DCFR consumed: Black Forest cake, ginger pound cake, key lime pie, fudge brownies and a chocolate roll. Long Beach (Shoreline FR) is meeting with California bikers, hikers and swimmers. Running Wilde, the Toronto club, is approaching its first year. Denver attended a Desert and Mountain States Lesbian and Gay Conference with our own Ginny Apuzzo (do you think anyone could penetrate her accent?). Chicago was visited by Kansas City and Minnesota FRs. San Francisco FR's membership went from 43 to 131 in the last year, including our own Jim s., and they just celebrated Gayrun on July 24. Sydney (yes, Australia) is now doing its winter running; their special runs are on Bondi Beach. LAFR will be running this summer in Hollywood and Venice Beach. Philly FR, having recovered from the Allentown "mountainettes, " are going to renew their suffering at a Phillies game [I'm with you in spirit and sorrow]. Minneapolis FR's Run for Pride was won by a woman in 38:30--gol And Vancouver, their January egg nag jog (with bells on their running shoes) completed, is preparing for the running and triathlon events at Gay Games III. Lenore Beaky. INTERNATIONAL FRONTRUNNERS CONVENTION UPDATE. Well, I said that as soon as our Gay Pride Run was over, I'd start asking for your help on the International Frontrunners Convention; I'm fulfilling my promise. There are lots of tasks to be done, and I hope we can count on you to volunteer. I'm pleased to announce that the following people have already begun to help out: Awards and T-shirts, Larry Fish (Philadelphia), Logo design and mechanicals, Pat Kuharic; Conference program, Lenore Beaky; Conference registration, Steve Yeary; Track and field registration, James Minter; Publicity, Bob Nelson; Slide show coordination, Brent Nicholson Earle; Social gathering, Patrick Barker; Housing, Amy Risch and John Whooley; Transportation, Howard Kessler; Typesetting, Bob Richert; Track meet coordination, Torn Cracovia, and Track meet direction, Ed Robinson. But there are still plenty of tasks to be completed and . committee chairs to be filled, including: arrangement of P.A. equipment at the track and the conference, fashion show coordination, Community Center dance coordination, fun run coordination, 4 �photography, video, NYC visitor's pack, stadium decoration, badges, and medical doctor for track meet. Our phone lines are open, and answering machines are standing by for your pledge to help. Call me at 212-691-0687 or TJ Storch at 201-659-6542. Richard Walker. an incredible 5:30 pace in marathons as well as lOK's. In April of this year, he did the NJ Waterfront Marathon in under 3 hours and in so doing qualified for Boston. His time at GPR, after racing every weekend in June, was a "gay" 27:42. He was the first NYFR, 11th overall in that event, and the lone first runner for 3/4 of a mile--a runner's dream! Patrick started running in high school to lose weight. His first race was the Perrier in 1983, then Gay Pride in '84, after which he joined FR. After 2 years, this man decided to grace us with his energy, enthusiasm and support. Once a 7-8 min. miler, this elite runner has no particular training mode except to run all year long, do speed work and hills, read running articles, and take advice from Marty King and others. The future will see Patrick breaking 3 hours in NYC on Nov. 6, and then training for Boston, his ultimate "fun run." Patrick is very grateful for the men and women of FRNY and appreciates the club and its people who cheer him on and praise the gay athlete. A warm member who will make you feel very special, Patrick is definitely a man to admire, love and enjoy. He's still looking for Allentown's big black dog. To Patrick, our fastest Front Runner: Cheers! Leo Boneau. RACER OF THE MONTH: MARIE-HELENE CHARLAP. "Faster than a speeding bullet, stronger than a locomotive ... it's a bird, it's a plane, it's ... " Actually it's MarieHelene Charlap stripped to her sportsbra, finishing the last lap of a sub-six minute mile at the Sixth Street track. This racer, the first FR woman to cross the finish line at this year's Gay Pride Run, runs with incredible strength and determination. Originally from France and an excellent competitive swimmer, Marie is, though you wouldn't know it from her race times, a relatively new runner. Sidelined by a shoulder injury that kept her out of the water in the spring of 1987, Marie took up biking and running to stay in shape. On a fluke, she decided to run the '87 Gay Pride Run, and did so well she wanted to come back even faster in '88. Now Marie says she's hooked on running and plans to race often. What really hooked her, she says, is Front Runners, getting to know the people in the club and learning from them. After the isolation of the water, Marie enjoys being able to talk to other FRs while running, and especially likes the sight and feel of the more varied environment of the roads. It's not just trees she's looking at, either: Marie likes to watch the girls go by. Marie often starts too fast in her races. Her reason? She began the "Catch the Sun" five miler at a sub-five minute pace because "the woman in front of me had this really terrific back." She'll be taking some time off from competitive running at the end of the summer to sharpen for the swimming nationals, and I'm sure that when she gets back into her racing flats, we'll be shielding the glare from our eyes as Marie comes through the finish line faster than ever. P.S. Marie turns 28 on August 31; happy birthday! Holly Zox. EVENTS PAST. BUT FONDLY REMEMBERED: 1. FATHER'S DAY FROLIC. On Sun. June 19-Father's Day--eight FRs assembled at 72 St. and Riverside Dr. for a run of eleven miles to Dan Joraanstad's in Englewood, NJ. Our host was at the start, to collect bags, explicate directions and arrange a water stop midway. At 9:20 we were off, following a steady course along the Drive to the bridge, where Tom Johnson joined us as we crossed the water. The subsequent two miles were indeed dry and of course hot. Just as we wondered whether our directions were correct, at the appointed crossroads waited Dan. He ladled the ice cold water into our crackly plastic cups: we were refreshed. In a hop, skip and a near tumble on the part of Marty King we arrived at a smorgasbord of grain, fruit, yogurt, bagels, and that delight of regional cuisine, Eggs Dakota. Later, a symmetrical eight arrived from duty at the Father's Day four miler. We had new faces to study, new things to talk about, accompaniment at the piano. And car rides home! Nice job, Dan. Desmond Groarke. RACER OF THE MONTH: PATRICK BARKER. Are those bubbles from the finest of champagnes or the enthusiasm and speed of our Patrick? Patrick is the fastest runner and the number one racer in our club at present. He has been running at 5 �2. FR's MINE GOLD AT THE HAC MASTERS TRACK MEET. Paced by Inger-Jo Berger's victories at 800, 1500 and 5000 meters and Patrick Moriarty's triumphs in the 800, 1500 and a 4xl00 relay leg, Front Runners captured ten first places at the MAC Masters Track Championships on June 19 at Randalls Island. Joining Moriarty on the winning 4xl00 relay were Bob Richert, also second in the long jump, Andy Hickes, with a first at 400 meters and a third at 200 meters, and Brandon Laws, who placed third in the 100 meters. Complete details in the race results--congratulation s to our masters champions! Bob Richert. wonderful race and ineffable. Alex Epstein. made our trip 4. BEACH BLANKET HI-JINX. Clad in the skimpiest of Speedos, approximately 40 Front Runners and members of Different Spokes jointly invaded the furthermost reaches of Jones Beach Sun. July 10. Despite threats of rain and pharmaceutical debris, they came by train, bus, car, Schwinn and Nike to enjoy fun in the sun, sand and syringes. The group staked a claim in a section which turned out to be a veritable vista for the bevy of bouncing bosoms and steroid studs strutting up and down the beach. Oil was spread, beverages downed and tattoos bared as the hours heated on. Sandra Levine looked stunning in her blue asymmetrical bare- midriff suit with the nifty loincloth action perfectly framing her phenomenal abdominals. In the Performance category, the FR all male, all nude, synchronized water ballet team was awarded a special mention; however, the much coveted Best Performance award went to Patrick Barker (founder and inspiration of .the ballet team) for his au naturel solo among the waves. As tea time approached, T-shirts were carefully placed over toasted backs, and once-full coolers were collected as sun weary eyes focused home. And home we went. Ron Haefka. HOW THE NIKE SQUAD GOT TO JONES BEACH. Two brave FR women set out on a sweltering Sun. morning from Freeport to earn their day in the sun at Jones Beach. While the planned route was ten or eleven miles, they took a detour to run a couple extra. However, since the course was actually only eight miles long, it all evened out in the end. For anyone thinking about completing this run in August, it's really quite nice--running on a flat grass and dirt surface along the highway bordered by meadowland. But be forewarned: wear a hat. Sandra Levine. **PHILADELPHIA SEPTEMBER 16-18, 1988** Your name ______________________________ Phone __________________________________ Address ________________________________ Requesting a place to stay? [Y)[N) If no, where will you be staying? Host ___________________________________ Address ________________________________ Phone __________________________________ If yes, going with a companion? [Y][N] If yes, who? ___________________________ Cost $60. Are you going by the club's bus? [YJ[N) Picking up bus at: [72nd St) [7th Ave S) 3. RAI~, RAIN GO AWAY. Seattle, the NY Times printed recently, is one of the most "liveable" cities in the USA. How could this be, I thought, it rains so much. However, after spending a week in Seattle, I think the rain is just part of the weather. The mountains (especially Mount Rainier from the airplane) are spectacular, one of the Seven Wonders. The 1988 Northwest Gay/Lesbian Sports Festival was what attracted a small but spirited FRNY contingent to this emerald city (as well as a curiosity about our Pacific Northwest brothers and sisters). As part of the Festival, which took place over July 4th weekend, Seattle Frontrunners put on "Run with Pride," 4K and lOK races in which we New Yorkers took home three ribbons. Age group awards were won by Charlie Carson, Bill Fleming (a native of Seattle), and yours truly (being the only woman in my age group). Holly Zox and Tom Nobles cheered us on as we raced through lovely Seward Park, through the woods and along the water with the Seattle skyline in the distance. After the race it was on to a Seattle Frontrunners Salmon Bake hosted by Meredith and Caroline: Salmon (big portions), potato salad (plenty of it), soda, beer. Holly and I spent a week in Seattle sightseeing, hiking in the southern Cascades, travelling to Vancouver to get a pre-1990 glimpse, camping out in the pouring rain, checking out the lesbians of the Pacific Northwest, and of course spending a good part of the time with our "can't say enough about" host Seattle Frontrunner Sue Schaefer who not only put up with us for a whole week, but also made our stay memorable. It was just fantastic. Thank you, Sue. And of course, thanks to Sibbs and Greg (ok, Shadow tool), and to all the Seattle Frontrunners who put together a 6 �' .. "" GETTING READY FOR THE INTERNATIONAL FR TRACK AND FIELD INVITATIONAL: RUNNING CLASSES SCHEDULED. To prepare us for the big Columbus Day weekend, when FRs from around the world descend upon New York for some good-spirited competition, Coach Cliff Pauling is offering a set of classes to help achieve peak performance on the track. Beginning Aug. 29 and continuing for six consecutive Mondays, Cliff will provide instruction that will teach racing form, technique and strategy for events from 100 meters to the lOK. Classes will begin at 6:45pm at the Sixth Street track on the East River Drive. Applications are included with this newsletter. Sign up early, as a minimum of 10 applicants is needed for the classes to be held. For further information, contact Cliff Pauling 212-231-4592 or Joe Criscione 718-965-9081. Joe Criscione. THIS NEWSLETTER WAS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: Lenore Beaky, Editor; Guy Zelenak, Typesetting and Proofreading; George Schlein, Editing and Proofreading. FRONT RUNNERS NEW YORK. INC.: FINANCIAL STATEMENT. JANUARY 1-JUNE 30. 1988 Receipts Membership Merchandise Sales Trips 1 Events 2 Gay Pride Run Entries Gay Pride Run Donations Gay Pride Run Program Gay Pride Run Fundraisers 3 Classes Hi see llaneous 4 Total Receipts Expenses Operations Publicity Transportation Postage Event Ticketss Business Meeting Gay Pride Run Trips Coach/Class Hi see llaneous e Total Expenses Cost of Goods Sold 4,818.00 3,829.00 4,900.00 3,705.00 4,736.00 5,182.15 650.00 4,185.00 1,512.00 318.75 33,835.90 4,184.63 1,381.20 130.65 1,520.12 3,888.00 63.79 10,771.09 5,390.75 1,512.00 733.85 29,576.08 3,236.93 32,813.01 1,022.89 Operating Surplus NOTES 1 Ski, Allentown, DC 2 Phantom, Mobil, Hillrose, Chess, Hets 3 Fundraiser, Auction, Schlein Concerts 4 NYRRC Banquet, Fees Reimbursed 5 Phantom, Mobil, Hillrose, Chess, Hets 6 TFI Seed Money, Bank Fees, Donations, Membership Run DEADLINE FOR RACE RESULTS is the 15th of each month. NYRRC automatically provides official times for their scored events. In all other cases, you must call or write in to be listed. Give name, date, and location of event; your time; indicate personal records, first time at distance, and if you are a racewalker. Race captains: Leo Boneau, 301 Fifth Avenue 14R, Brooklyn 11215 718-965-9081 and Holly Zox, 332 E. 4 St. #54, New York 10009 212-777-6834. 7 �.,; RACE RESULTS AS OF JULY 15. 1988. CLUB TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP Central Park 5 miles June 18, 1988 OMISSION: Patrick Barker •.... *28:02 TREVIRA TWOSOME Mickey Aguilera .••.• 29:03 Central Park 10 miles Barney Kates .••.•••• 29:17 Apr i1 16, 1988 Sue Foster .......... 29:48 Jim Schmidt .••.... 1:18:44 Rod Blacklock ••.•••• 29:49 Kathy Kuzmin ...... 1:28:05 David Hose ..•....... 29:51 John Delves ••••••..• 30:44 CORRECTION: Marty King .......•.• 31:12 BAY TO BREAKERS Charlie Carson. ·••••• 31:18 San Francisco 10K Neil Semer .....•.... 32:05 May 15, 1988 Paul Matwiow •••.•... 32:09 Ron Kirchem ....••• 1:12:42 Manny Gonzalez .••.•• 32:13 Dan Joraanstad ...... 33:56 Bob Lane .•.....••••• 34:51 JIM FIXX 5-MILE Leo Boneau •.......•• 34:55 MEMORIAL RUN Jim Schmidt .••••..•. 35:13 Greenwich, CT 5 miles Barbara Levitan ...•. 35:30 May 30, 1988 Sandra Levine •••.•• *36:37 Steve Wallace ...... *33:47 Gary Kelley ......... 37:51 Midge Maroni ....... *41:39 Inger-Jo Berger •..•• 39:58 Lenore Beaky •••.•••. 41:09 WESTCHESTER Midge Maroni •...... *41:11 HALF MARATHON Men's/Women's Teams each New Rochelle, NY 13.1 mi. took 6th place overall June 12. 1988 Frank Colon .•..... 1:25:46 FATHER'S DAY 4 MILE RUN Joe Criscione ..... 1:27:13 Central Park Manny Gonzalez .... l:27:21 June 19, 1988 Mickey Aguilera ... 1:29:17 Jerry Valentine ••.•. 26:22 David Sick ........ l:32:54 Leo Bone au ••..•.•• 1: 38:14 MAC MASTERS TRACK AND Desmond Groarke .. tl:39:30 FIELD CHAMPIONSHIP Ken Perry •••.••.•. 1:40:58 Randalls Island. NY Claudia Borden .... l:50:37 June 19, 1988 Jim Schmidt .•..••. 1:52:22 lOOm Frank Daykin ...... 1:53:20 Brandon Laws ........ :l2.6 James Minter ...... 1:59:25 (3rd, 30-34) Scott Silbiger .... 2:08:37 200m Arthur Gursch ...•• 2:21:20 Andy Hi ekes ••••••.•. : 27.8 Debra White ....... 2:28:28 (3rd, 40-44) 400m GREATER NORTH FORK Andy Hickes .......•. :63.7 FOOT RACE (1st, 40-44) Mattituck, LI 5K 800m June 18, 1988 Patrick Moriarty ... 2:54.1 Karen Sauvigne ..•.. *21:42 (1st, 55-59) (2nd, Masters) Inger-Jo Berger •..• 3:41.5 (1st, 40-44) BOILERMAKER 15K 1500m Utica, NY 9.3 miles Patrick Moriarty ..• 5:36.8 July 10, 1988 (1st, 55-59) Manny Gonzalez .... l:03:31 Inger-Jo Berger ...• 7:00.1 (1st, 40-44) 5000m Inger-Jo Berger .•• 24:13.6 t Personal Record (1st, 40-44) +1st time at distance [continued next column] 8 MAC MASTERS (continued) Long Jump Bob Richert •••• l4' 11 1/2" (2nd, 35-39) 4xl00m Bob Richert Andy Hickes Brandon Laws Patrick Moriarty (1st, 30-39 ••.•••. 54.5) MANUFACTURER'S HANOVER CORP CHALLENGE Central Park 3.5 miles June 23. 1988 Dave Hose ....... ,·, ... 19:39 Manny Gonzalez •.•.•.. 22:55 MAC DEVELOPMENTAL MEET Randalls Island, NY June 29. 1988 Long Jump Bob Richert ..•.. 15' 2 1/4" (3rd, open men) NORTHWEST SPORTS FESTIVAL RUN WITH PRIDE ~ Seattle. WA July 2. 1988 Bill Fleming .•...... *37:52 (5th overall) Alex Epstein • •.•.•.. *48:05 (1st, 20-24) RUN WITH PRIDE 4K Charlie Carson •.•... *l4:22 (2nd, 30-34) MAC DEVELOPMENTAL MEET Randalls Island, NY July 6, 1988 lOOm Brandon Laws .•...•.•• :12.8 400m Brandon Laws .•...•..• : 61. 2 Bob Richert .......... :65.6 FIFTH AVE MILE QUALIFIER Central Park 1 mile July 9, 1988 Bob Richert .....•..•.. 5:36 Scott Silbiger ........ 6:02 Sandra Levine ......... 6:19 HARRY CHAPIN RACE Huntington, LI 5K Julv 10, 1988 Scott Silbiger ....... 22:50 ... � 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, 1988 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. 9 No. 8, August 1988 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 1988 Document:Newsletters Year:1980s Year:1988 http://archives.frny.org/files/original/99fed335ff68812ac34b81eb11c75326.pdf 425935d19314edbbaa0ab9edcc5476a7 PDF Text Text FRONT RUNNERS NY BOX 363, VILLAGE STATION, NEW YORK, NY 10014 June 1988 FRONT RUNNERS NY NEWSLETTER THIS WILL BE A SHORT COLUMN. All that .I wish to say about FRNY and our many activities for this and every month can best be summed up in a single word: PRIDE. Let it shine. Good running! Jim Skofield. Vol. IX. No. 6 Meet at 8:30, 90th and . Fifth Ave. It is for the key volunteers that have been in training since January. However, you DO NOT have to be working GPR '88 to work this race. Let's show NYRRC that we appreciate the use of tHe race equipment as well as the listings in the NYRRC volunteer schedule and in the newsletter that you receive with your race applications (if you are a member of NYRRC). Let's cover at least half of the volunteer positions. SHOW YOUR THANKS. Guy Zelenak. GPR '88. June 25 is fast approaching, and I can hardly believe that all these months of preparation will actually culminate in a race. But I am forced to face reality by an unprecedented influx of race applications, already 260 by the middle of Hay, 40\ of them women. The volunteer crew is steadily building, thanks to our favorite Guy. Tech Director Bob Brins has been hard at work to ensure that the finish line (as well as the weather) is perfect. This year sees the revival of the ever-popular Race Program which, thanks to Sandra Levine, is chock full of advertisers. Sandra's creative fundraising and Lenore's relentless pursuit of the most cost-effective trophy mongers 1 has enabled us to present a designer ribbon to each finisher. And, if you thought our giant mailing parties were fun 1 get ready for the final extravaganza --Hinter's Marvelous Bag Stuffing and Registration Round-up, to take place at the Road Runners Club from Thurs. evening June 23 through Race Horning for those last-minute entrants. Speak with Jim Minter if you would like to play. And then ... see you on the starting line. Enjoy! And cap it all off with the party at Tracks on Saturday night--the perfect end to a day of running, and the perfect prelude to a -day of pride. Hickey Zacuto. MAY BUSINESS MEETING. A dedicated group of FRs braved the elements to attend the May business meeting at Andy Thomas' apartment. The committee chairs gave thei r reports on club events (for details, continue reading your newsletter!). TherP will be a major audit within the next two months; not to worry--this is a standard procedure. George Schlein's concerts brought in $1000 for the GPR. The Achilles Track Club is looking for other clubs that will welcome Achilles runners as members. Bob Richert announced upcoming track and field events. qn a somber note, 3 people tendered resignations this month. The energy of Julie DeLaurier, Dan Del Monte, and Paul Matwiow will be missed. The next business meeting is Wed. June 15 at 9pm at Steve Gerben's apartment, 140 Charles St. #6C 212-255-2314, preceded by a downtown run at 7pm. Leslie Minkler. UPCOMING EVENTS: SOCIAL GPR '88 VOLUNTEERS. We are far short of the needed volunteers for our big day. Only 30 volunteers are signed up 1 out of a needed 135. Please volunteer yourself 1 friends and/or loved ones. Remember 1 volunteers have fun, get a shirt, and are eligible for the drawing during the awards ceremony. Call Dick Hamilton at 212-5809437 or me at 718-278-8280. Guy Zelenak. 1. CHESS. June 9--Tickets are still available for this Gay Pride Benefit, $60 each. Send checks, payable to FRNY, to the club PO. 2. BOSTON GAY PRIDE WEEKEND. June 10-12. The Boston Front Runners have invited us up for their first Gay Pride Run on Sun. June 12. There is a march on Saturday the 11th, as well as a brunch and festival afterwards. See Patrick for details 1 or call him at 212-787-6265. THE GAY PRIDE RUN DRESS REHEARSAL, on Sun. June 19, is the Father's Day 4-mile Run. 1 �ride. More information will appear in next month's newsletter. Aug.: Trioperathon; Sept.: Astoria studio run; Oct.: Westchester Foliage. SPECIAL THANKS to Mike McMahon and Dave Sick for letting us use their home for baggage drop-off at the Crossed L'eggs special run; their selfless act was greatly appreciated. Phil Botwinick. 3. GAY PRIDE RUN DANCE [AND MARCH]. Sat. June 25, 7pm-10pm. Tracks, 531 W. 19 St., will again be hosting our Gay Pride Party in their video dance room and rooftop terrace. Come and celebrate our biggest weekend of the year, Gay Pride Weekend. [The Gay Pride March will, of course, take place on June 26. Further details as to place of assembly will be announced.] 3. THE RACES OF THE MONTH ARE: the Club Team Championship, Sat. June 18 at 9am, 5 mi., start and finish at West Drive at 72 St.; Gay Pride Run, Sat. June 25 at 9:30am, 5 mi., start and finish at 90 St. and Fifth Ave. Be there with numbers on! Leo Boneau. 4. HOUSING FOR GAY PRIDE WEEKEND. It is time once again for all of us to begin cleaning our houses. Please consider hosting an out-of-town Front Runner for Gay Pride Weekend, June 24-26. If you are interested, and you should be; fill out the form on p. 6 and mail it to Alex Epstein, 47 Reeve Place, Brooklyn NY 11218 or Amy Risch, 97 st. Harks Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11217. If you have questions, please call either of us--Amy: 718-6386470; Alex: 718-436-7232. But please remember, there are only so many studs and jocks to go around. Alex Epstein and Amy Risch. 4. TRACK CLASSES TO SPRINT INTO ACTION. Now that the . summer outdoor track season is upon us, Coach Cliff Pauling will be offering a set of classes to help prepare for short distance races of one mile or less. Beginning Mon. June 13 and running for six consecutive Mondays through July 25 (no classes on July 4), Cliff will provide instruction on speedwork and racing strategy specifically geared towards track. At press time, information is still sketchy on the class time, location and fees. Applications are not included in this newsletter, but will be available from Cliff directly. A minimum of ten applicants will be needed for classes to be held, so notify Cliff, in advance, of your intention to register. For further news on these classes, contact Cliff at 212-231-4592. Joe Criscione. UPCOMING EVENTS; RUNS AHD RACES 1. L'HINI-HARATHON AND WOMEN'S BRUNCH. This women's race will be followed by a women's brunch at Debbie White's apartment, 165 W. 87 St. fl. Please RSVP to her at 212-873-6034. The date? Sat. June 4, of course. 2. SPECIAL RUN IN JUNE: Father's Day Frolic--Sun. June 19, approx. 10 miles or less; come celebrate Father's Day by running over the bridge named for the father of our country. There will be different starting points for the long and short runs. Those who want to run 10 miles will meet at 9am at the West 72 St. entrance to Central Park and run up the West Side, crossing over the George Washington Bridge and trotting over to Dan Joraanstad's house in Englewood for a luscious brunch. Those who want a shorter run (approx. 5 mi.) can meet at the GWB Bus Station at 175th and Broadway at lOam. There wi 11 be water stops along the way. Dan's house is at 185 E. Palisades Ave. IB5A. Please RSVP to him at 201-871-8766. UPCOMING SPECIAL RUNS. July 10, A Day at the Beach. Come and meet members of Sundance, the Gay Bankers Group, and Different Spokes for a day at Jones Beach. A contingent will bike out, so get those legs in shape for a 70-mile round trip SUMMER TRACK 5. SCHEDULE: The Metropolitan Athletics Congress (MAC) has announced a full slate of outdoor track meets for this summer. Front Runners should find these meets helpful in preparing for the club's second annual Track & Field Invitational scheduled for October 9. The weekend of June 18-19 features two major events, both at Columbia University's Baker Field. On Sat. June 18 are the Empire State Games Trials, to select the Metro area's team in this statewide meet August 3-7 in Syracuse. Open only to residents of New York State, the games are expected to achieve a level of competition comparable to Gay Games II in 1986. Then on Sun. June 19, track stars aged 30 and over can don their spikes for the MAC Masters Championship. Held in five-year age groups, the meet has been graced by the 2 �medal-winning presence of FRNY in each of the past two years. The following Wed. June 22 is the first of eleven consecutive Wednesday evening Development Meets at Randalls Island. As FRs who participated in these meets last summer can attest, they are low-key affairs which make excellent training sessions. The final Development Meet is on August 31. For more information on any of these meets, a complete MAC Summer 1988 schedule, or entry blanks for individual meets, please see me or give me a call at 201-792-3768. Hope to see you on the tartan this summer! Bob Richert. 6. THE 1988 NORTHWEST GAY/LESBIAN SPORTS FESTIVAL. This summer, 1500 gay and lesbian athletes will have their chance to be in the Olympics. During July 4th Weekend, Team Seattle [they were the ones with the great shirts, remember?] will be the host for the 1988 Northwest Gay/Lesbian Sports Festival. It includes a 5K and lOK "Run with Pride," sponsored by Seattle Frontrunners. For information, write Team Seattle, 600 E. Pine St. 1515, Seattle WA 98122, or call them at 206-3222777. Alex Epstein. PR by 25 minutes! She began running in 1977 when a friend informed her that yoga wasn't cardiovascular exercise. She had remembered watching the boys run crosscountry in high school (girls weren't allowed to), and decided to give it a try. She ran her first race in 1978--a 2-mile Fun Run in her own Prospect Park. The same year Barbara ran her first marathon-NYC in 4:30. She was halted briefly in October of 1986 by an operation to remove neuromas on both feet, but returned to the roads just 4 weeks after surgery and raced the January Season Opener. These days Barbara is taking it a little easier. Having earned her trip to the Boston Marathon next spring (where she'll be racing with Patrick Barker, Marty King, and who knows what other qualifiers), she plans to forgo a fall marathon this year, and will concentrate on speed work and shorter races. But "taking it easy" for this racer would still blow the socks off many! Julie DeLaurier. RACER OF THE MONTH: JOE CRISCIONE. J.C. started running in 1978 to get in shape. After toying with the idea of running his first Gay Pride Race in 1983, Joe joined FRs for motivation, support and to meet MARATHON RUNNING CLASSES. In mid- other gay runners. Joe's addiction to the September, coach Cliff Pauling will be sport has intensified since he began; with offering a set of running classes geared the need to run almost everyday, this towards preparation for the NYC Marathon. adorable running machine from the lower If you are planning to do this marathon East Side has averaged over 2000 miles and are considering taking these classes, every year since 1980. Is this man sick or Cliff advises that you begin working on what?!? He ke~ps an extensive daily log your base mileage now. Here are some which includes weather conditions, times simple guidelines: 1) If you are a runner and pacing. His training schedule with little or no marathon history behind includes speed work one day a week and a you, you should build toward a base of 30- race once a week. Joe's all-time favorite 35 miles per week by July, and by mid- race was his first NYC Marathon. His best September, you should be running about 50 times have been recorded in the 1985 Gay miles per week comfortably (with at least Pride Race at 30:05 and the Philadelphia 2 long runs of 18 miles behind you). 2) . Distance Half Marathon at 1:22:12. A If you are an experienced marathoner, your stickler for commitment, Joe ran on a target base by July should be 40-45 miles sprained ankle in the 1983 marathon. It per week . and by mid-September you should was one of the few times any of us could be logging 60 miles per week (having done pass him! Joe loves the affection and at least three long runs of 20 miles as camaraderie of the FRs and the fact that well). If you follow these guidelines, it is a socially active club that's you will be heading toward a successful serious about running. As the V.P. and marathon and you will be in fine condition Coach Liaison for FRs, Joe is there to to take Cliff's classes. Joe Criscione. help anyone. He is now training for the Montreal Marathon. To one of the fastest RACER OF THE MONTH: BARBARA LEVITAN. This in the club, a superb racer, a confidant is certainly Barbara Levitan's running to many, and a real nice guy, we salute year! On May 1, the 38-year-old runner you. Leo Boneau. was 8th woman overall in the Newsday Long Island Marathon with a time of 3:28:01--a 3 �PLEASE WELCOME NEW FRNY MEMBERS: Terrence J. Serres, Andrea Natalie, Elliot Stein, Mike Fair, Breese Tomick, John Cuellar, Martha Gallahue, Karen Sauvigne, Desmond Groarke, Micky Douglas Barron, Kevin Callahan, Steve Nowling, Sue Tomko, Peter C. Williams, John Goodwin, and James L. Lee. And welcome back to renewing former FR, Shep Wahnon. topics of conversation at breakfast concerned past and upcoming races. Although at that time the Club was virtually unknown, individual members were making some very good showings, including Bob Dubie, George Waffle, Kevin Mahoney and John Killacky. Winning awards in age divisions were Bill Halpin and Joel Ifcher. We even had our first marathon fanatic, Ron Kirchem (until he lost his title to Marty King). Although I had never run in a race, all the talk about racing was contagious. At breakfast after a late February run, John Killacky, Kevin Mahony and Michael Cooper were.discussing a race that they were doing the next day, the Mike Hannon 20-miler in Central Park. By the end of breakfast they had talked me into running it. As the course was 4 loops of the park, I figured I could drop out at any point. Without going into the gory details, I managed to finish in the quite respectable time of 2:47. I could barely walk for 2 days afterward, but I was on a high all week. At the run on the following Saturday, some of the members who were doing the Long Island Marathon in May encouraged me to enter. I figured that if I could do 20 miles in February I could do 26 in May, so I agreed. Although I had never considered myself a competitive runner, having the encouragement and support of a group of fellow runners and friends made all the difference. In the meantime, the Club was continuing to grow, and by the end of March 1980 it had 44 members, including one who would come to play a very large part in its development, Guy Zelenak, who showed up for his first run, if I remember correctly, dressed all in purple. Steve Gerben. IFRC SEEKS FLO. Translated, that's "International Frontrunners Convention Seeks Fabulous Logo Design"! In October, Front Runners from all over the world are coming to NY for the first-ever convention of FR clubs, and we need a logo to use on the T-shirts and the track medals. We've asked members from all the FR clubs to submit their designs, and quite frankly, we've received logos from only two people. What's a boy to do, but extend the deadline until June 15?! That's right, you have another chance to be immortalized in imitation gold, silver, and bronze. The shape must be a circle, square, or rectangle, with no more than 3 colors; it must include the following elements: International Frontrunners, New York, and 1988 (or October 1988). If you'd like more detailed design criteria, please call me at 212-691-0687. Richard Walker. IT IS WITH REGRET THAT I ANNOUNCE THE RESIGNATION of three committee chairs: Julie DeLaurier from the position of Women's Race Captain; Paul Matwiow from that of Special Runs co-chair; and Daniel Del Monte from the Newsletter Format and Typing chair. Each of these individuals has done outstanding service for the club and will be missed. Thank you, Julie, Paul and Danny! Jim Skofield. EVENTS COORDINATOR. Please note that Patrick Barker 212-787-6265 will now be serving as the Events Coordinator for the club. In that _capacity, he will be keeping a Master Calendar for the year. If you wish to schedule an event for the club's membership, please contact Patrick and let him know which day(s) you have chosen. This will aid all of us in not scheduling events which meet at the same time. Thank you! Jim Skofield. DIRECTORY CHECK. Please check your directory for the spelling of your name, and be sure that your address and phone numbers are correct. Also, if you were a member before Dec. 15, 1987 and aren't listed but now wish to be, please advise me of that fact. If you joined after Dec. 15, 1987 and checked "YES" to be listed, you will appear in the new directory to be sent out in August. You're not sure or have questions? Contact me before the end of June. If I don't hear from you by then, I will assume everything is correct. Do you have a service you want to offer to your fellow members? If so, please talk to me so that it will appear in the Business Directory (in the back of the A ROCKY FIRST YEAR, PART 1, CONTINUED. By the end of February 1980 the Club had 37 members, with about 10-15 showing up for the Saturday runs. Since many of the members were into racing, one of the prime 4 �Membership Directory), which is FREE to members. Do you know of any businesses that would like to offer FRs a discount or special consideration? They are also listed free. Call me at 718-278-8280 or talk to me at a run. Guy Zelenak. of the drama of the full opera into fifteen minutes. What Mr. Schlein achieved in this regard was nothing short of stupendous. We look forward to hearing more from this multi-talented man. Frank Daykin. EVENTS PAST. BUT FONDLY REMEMBERED: 4. 41/4l ••• TALK ABOUT MARATHONERS!! Jerry Smith, that blond snow bunny from Syracuse met his goal of finishing his 41st marathon on his 41st birthday: it was the Pittsburgh Marathon on May 1. Mucha respect and admiration to Jerry from FRNY. We hope he will be making a guest appearance at the Gay Pride Run, his first; feel free to ask questions and seek advice. Leo Boneau. 1. CONGRATULATIONS GO TO EVERYONE WHO RACED IN ALLENTOWN, PA at the St. Patty's Day Race. Our men's team placed 4th (wow!) and consisted of Paul Kelly, Patrick Barker, Rod Blacklock, Mike Tevlin, and Marty King. These 5 men will be doing the Mt. Everest 10 miler at some point in the future. Leo Boneau. 2. VIVICITTA RUN. On Sun. April 10, Barney Kates and Dave Hose sponsored a 5-mile special run and brunch. 11 stalwart FRs took off from their Park Slope home. We passed the Brooklyn "Love Canal" where Barney assured us he'd sponsor an FR beach weekend. On to the Brooklyn Heights Promenade for a spectacular view of Manhattan. After the run, we were joined by several participants in the Vivicitta run for a great repast. Love and quiches, Barney and Dave! Neil Semer. 3. GEORGE SCHLEIN RECITAL/BENEFIT. In the environment of Tom Cook's elegant East Side apartment on April 23, some very generous and fortunate FRs were treated to a rare and beautiful piano recital, while the ticket proceeds went toward the cause of the Gay Pride Run. Why rare? Because it is always rare to hear mature artistry in the easily mechanical area of pianism. Why beautiful? This seems self-evident but, in fact, requires closer study. First, the program selections and ordering: Bach and Beethoven on the first half--Bach's Chromatic Fantasy and Fuge and Beethoven's "Waldstein" Sonata (Op. 53); Griffes and Liszt on the second half --the Fantasy~ieces of Griffes (Op. 6) and Liszt's "Reminiscences of Bellini's Norma." This program balanced order, rationality, fantasy, and passion in a satisfying way. Second, the completely flowing, assured playing of Mr. Schlein: his rhythmic vitality made the Bach Fugue especially infectious, and served the raw energy of the Beethoven, too. Despite the ·mind- and finger-bending masses of notes in the Liszt, one was able to get beyond the display aspect and hear the piece for what it really is: a complete condensation 5. WASHINGTON TRIP. A merry busload of Front Runners, shepherded by the evereffervescent social director Patrick Barker, set out for the Eighth Annual Washington Summit Bilateral Run and Pajama Party the weekend of April 29. Fifty or so tired but expectant FRs spilled out onto the Dupont Circle tarmac late Friday . After a moment's wandering in the dark, J heard a tall, deep voice inquire: "I'm looking for Peter Blum and Bob Nelson. Do you know who they might be?" Hasty introductions to this voice, who turned out to be a dream of a man, Ernest Lewis. Capital hospitality! Saturday, a sunny if breezy fun run, familiar faces from the FRs trip to the March on Washington last October. Then brunch at the renovated Old Post Office. NYFRs scattered across the Mall to take in the sights, while DCFRs checked on quiches and fruit salads for the following morning's brunch. Sunday, 8:30am, the Capitol Hill Classic lOK. I had decided this would be a training run ; my right knee still serving more as a barometer of the weather than as a mechanism for forward conveyance. Peter and Ernest scrambled off into the crowd, the beer-powered Jay Hill whizzed by, and I finally caught up with Gerry Burr, a NYFR ~unning his first lOK. Talking through the distance made it easier on both of us, and the 53 minutes it took seemed hardly long enough. (There was a 3K race, in which Guy Zelenak was bested by a young girl, who has been variously described as 12 years old, 8 years old, and a babe in diapers crawling across the finish line. Guy has requested that we not give undue publicity to this incident, so please do not repeat it.) At the wellattended brunch held at DCFR Richard 5 �Strange's home, it became evident that quiche queens had toiled far into the night on our behalf. Later, hurried goodbyes to the DCFRs, visits to sandwich shops. A couple of hours into our ride, as we waited at the War Memorial Bridge to cross into that sainted state of New Jersey, I pointed out "Our Lady of the Highways," a statue watching over motorists from her concrete perch. "I knew she had to be here somewhere," my seatmate mumbled, as we both drifted off to sleep. What a beautiful bunch of people, I thought. Bob Nelson. actress who introduced me to just everyone--FR leading men and women, FR royalty, FR couples, and other FR starlets. They all stopped by our seats to say hello. Sweet. Of course I'm newly back with the NYFRs so I probably won't have any FR best friends for a few more weeks. I did feel awkward a few times when I didn't have anyone to look like I was having fun with. But of course I covered beautifully. Well, gotta go off to a Fun Breakfast. Table for 175 please. Love, Tom Nobles. DEADLINE FOR RACE RESULTS is the 15th of POSTCARD FROM DC: A big hello! We've each month. NYRRC automatically provides just finished the Saturday morning Fun Run official times for their scored events. on the Mall. I confess, I almost cancelled In all other cases, you must call or write this trip. I was so nervous about coming. in to be listed. Give name, date, and I mean, how could I get on the FR bus not location of event; your time; indicate knowing where I was going to sit? And with personal records, first time at distance, whom? Don't laugh; these are serious and if you are a racewalker. Race questions for a "mature" starlet on the captain: Leo Boneau, 301 Fifth Avenue comeback trail. Fortunately, I lucked out 14R, Brooklyn 11215 (718) 965-9081. and sat next to an esteemed FR character RACE RESULTS AS OF PITTSBURGH MARATHON L'EGGS MINI TUNE-UP MAY 15, 1988 • Pittsburgh, PA 26.2 Mi. Central Park 5Km. (3.1 Mi.) * = personal best May 1. 1988 Mav 9, 1988 + = 1st time at distance Jerry Smith ...•••... 3:53:00 Sue Foster ••.....•..• 18:12 I = 1st place women's team Annie Beigel. ••.....• 24:53 ALL DISTANCE RUN Rocki-Lee DeWitt •••.• 24:57 L.I. MARATHON/HALF MAR. Central Park. 6 Mi. Midge Maroni. ••..••.• 26:24 Long Island, NY April 30. 1988 Mickey Zacuto ••..•.• *26:35 . May 1. 1988 Frank Daykin ......... *45:00 Christine Spengler ..• 27:42 Nancy Wackstein ...... 30:42 Marathon (26.2 Mi.) ST. PATTYS DAY RACE Marie Antonicci .....• 31:13 Barbara Levitan .... *3:28:01 Allentown, PA 10 Mi. Mary Boehnlein ••••... 32:09 (8th woman overall) March 13. 1988 Cathy Schwartz •.....• 32:10 Donna Checkan ....... 3:43:05 Jerry Smith •.••.•••• 1:17:01 Bonnie Brunner ••.••.• 39:30 Ha 1f Mar . ( 13 • 1 Mi. l Gary Kelley ......... l:38:45 Midge Maroni ........ l:59:58 Arthur Gursch ....... 2:00:08 SUNRISE RUN BIKE RUN Long Branch. NJ Run 4 Mi .• Bike 14 Mi .• Run 4 Mi. May 1. 1988 Debbie Bell ......... l:39:57 (1st place, age) Lenore Beaky ........ l:50:46 AMISH HALF MARATHON Lancaster, PA 13.1 Mi. Jerry Smith .••••..• 1:43:55 (cont. on p. 7) ********************************************************************************** HOUSING AVAILABILITY FORM (return to Alex Epstein or Amy Risch) Name Address Phone No. Transportation near your Home Number of guests you can accommodate Do you have any pets? _______________________________________ Any preferences re the guest? ********************************************************************************** 6 �. .. ~ NEW ROCHELLE HALF MARATHON New Rochelle. NY 13.1 Mi. May 7, 1987 Joe Criscione ....... 1:27:01 Manny Gonzalez ...... 1:29:58 Leo Boneau ......... *l:36:17 Ken Perry ........... 1:36:20 Claudia Borden ...... l:49:14 Frank Daykin ....... *l:50:19 Midge Maroni .....•.. l:57:58 CAPITOL HILL CLASSIC Washington, DC 6.2 Mi. May L 1988 Paul Kelly ........... *35:47 Patrick Barker ....... *36:07 Barney Kates .......... 36:43 Frank Colon .......... *37:47 Bill Fleming ......... *38:38 Joe Criscione ......... 38:55 David Paul ........... *39:39 Manny Gonzalez ........ 39:49 Ne i 1 Semer. .......... *39: 58 Doug Palazzo ........•. 41:13 David Slck ........... *41:41 Andrew Khoo .......... *41:50 Howard Kessler ........ 42:00 Jay Hill ............. *42:30 Dan Joraanstad ....... *42:28 Leo Boneau ........... *43:14 Bob Newman ........... *43:16 Steve Yeary ........... 43:50 Jim Skofleld .......... 44:03 Jim Schmidt ........... 44:12 Steve Wallace ........ +44:13 Tom Johnson .......... t44:17 Gerry Valentine ...... +44:22 Jon Livingston ........ 44:33 Lee Abbey ...........•. 45:25 Tom Dougherty ........ t46:00 Scott Silbiger ....... *46:15 Sandra Levlne ......... 46:58 David Hallard ......... 48:09 Leslie Minkler ....... t48:21 Carl Lorenzen ........ t48:55 Peter Blum ........... *50:48 Gerry Burr ........... t53:07 Bob Nelson ............ 53:07 Tom Nobles ........... *56:00 3Km. !1.8 Hi.) Mickey Aguilera ....... l0:35 (1st place overall) Hike HcMahon ......... +l2:21 (3rd place overall) Guy Zelenak .......... +l4:04 SENTRUHSLYPET lOKm. Oslo, Norway Apr i 1 2 4. 19 88 Inger-Jo Berger ....... 58:28 TREVIRA TWOSOME Central Park April 16, 1988 10 Hi.: FRNY Pairs Joe Criscione ....... 1:04:21 Donna Checkan ..•.... 1:13:59 Manny Gonzalez .....• 1:05:32 Barbara Levitan •.... 1:17:14 Andrew Khoo ..••.•.•. 1:10:13 Sandra Levine .•..••• l:15:56 Bill Fleming ....... *1:05:00 Midge Haroni ...•..•. 1:25:31 Jeff Singleton •.•.. *1:08:55 Tina Isselbacher .•. *1:22:54 Dan Elliott •.•.•.... l:l5:21 Leslie Hinkler ••...• 1:1B:56 Neil Semer ....•..... 1:15:21 Debbie Bell ....••.•. l:24:01 Howard Kessler .•.... 1:09:21 Julie Kelm .......... 1:43:44 George Schlein ...... l:20:56 Hickey Zacuto ....... l:33:01 TJ Storch •...••.•..• 1:18:44 Debbie White •....... 1:42:03 Jon Livingston ..•... 1:13:29 Nan Bailey .....•.... l:49:00 10 Hi.: Other FRs Hickey Aguilera ...•. 1:03:38 John Brandeau ......• 1:11:34 Rachel Evans •..•.... 1:10:51 Gary Kelley •....•.•. l:12:59 Dan Joraanstad .•..•• l:13:36 Rick Reece •......... 1:15:19 Drew Penkala ........ 1:27:01 2 Hi.: FRNY Pairs Mike McMahon •..•.•••.. 12:49 Holly Zox ......•...... 15:00 Andy Hickes .....•.•.. *l2:14 Denise Cuttita .•..••. tl7:53 Guy Zelenak •••.•..•... 17:48 cathy Schwartz ........ l8:10 2 Hi.: Other FRs Sue Foster ..•......... 11:38 Allison Scott ....•.... 1~:20 Peter Blum ......•..•. *14:30 BAKSILYLPET RACE 11Km. Oslo, Norway March 20, 1988 Inger-Jo Berger ....... 55:44 BUDOR RENNET SKI RACES Budor. Norway April 16, 1988 15Km. Inger-Jo Berger ...•. 1:34:09 April 17, 1988 25Km. Inger-Jo Berger .••.• 2:30:03 7 RUNNERS LOVE BROOKLYN 10Km Prospect Park 6.2 Mi. April 24, 1988 Barney Kates......... 37:09 (1st male Brooklynite) Joe Criscione ....•... 39:06 Hickey Aguilera ...... 39:44 Paul Matwiow .....•... 39:58 Manny Gonzalez ......• 40:49 Andrew Khoo ......•... 42:40 Dan Joraanstad ....•.. 43:00 Bob Brins ....•..•.•.• 43:05 Leo Boneau •.....••.. *43:11 Ken Perry ........•.• *43:17 Barbara Levitan .... 1*44:25 (2nd overall, 1st age) Steve Yeary ...•...... 4.5:05 Sandra Levine ....... 146:02 (4th overall l Jim Schmidt ...•.••... 46:05 Kathy Roake .....•... 149:04 Debbie White ••••.•... 59:02 SANDY Sandy Apr i1 Peter HOOKER'S 10Km. Hook, N.J. 17 , 19 88 Boyden ......... 41:49 BRONX BIATHLON Bronx, NY Run 3.1 Mi., Bike 20 Mi., Run 3.1 Mi. Apr i1 17, 19 88 Marty Perl ......... 1:43:10 Debbie Pastrich .... 2:01:37 BOSTON MARATHON Boston, MA 26.2 Mi. April 17, 1988 Marty King ...••.... 3:02:21 Paul Matwiow ••.•..• 3:18:48 NJ WATERFRONT MARATHON/10K No. Jersey 26.2 Mi. Apri 1 2 4 , 19 88 Patrick Barker •.•• *2:58:50 Dan Elliott. .....• +3:45:05 Gary Kelley ...•... *3: 38:25 Harold Brueland .... 3:51:46 10 Km. ( 6. 2 Mi. l Sue Foster ....•..... *37:20 Bob Richert .•.•.....• 44:57 Alex Epstein ........ *48:08 �FRONT RUNNERS NEW YORK. INC.; FINANCIAL STATEMENT 1987 Receipts Membership 6,870.00 Merchandise 4, 851.00 Trips 1 8,426.43 Events 2 6,945.00 Gay Pride Run '87 3 12,913.28 Classes 1,659.00 Miscellaneous 639.15 Total Receipts 42,303.86 Expenses Merchandise 6,027.50 Operations 4,803.71 Postage 2,219.32 Publicity 300.00 Event Tickets 4,333.00 Business Meetings 705.45 Gay Pride Run '87 10,658.38 Trips 5,816.40 Don~tions 325.00 Miscellaneous 4 3,943.08 Total Expenses 39,131.84 Cost of Goods Sold 2,797.84 41,929.68 Operating Surplus 374.18 NOTES 1 Ski 1 87, DC, March on DC, Phila, Ski '88 'Z"Les Miserables," Mobil Games, TFI, "Phantom," Marathon Party 3 Entry fees, individual and corporate donations, contributing advertisers •coach, Gay Games III, TFI, Marathon water table, Benefit Run prizes FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 31 TO MARCH 31. 1988 Receipts Membership 1,935.00 Merchandise 1,883.50 Trips 1 2,385.00 Events 2 1,635.00 Gay Pride Run '88 3 1,750.00 Classes 720.00 Miscellaneous 4 315.00 Total Receipts 10,623.50 Expenses Merchandise 482.00 Operations 2,900.19 Postage 877.68 Event Tickets 3,557.00 Business Meetings 19.45 Gay Pride Run '88 2,271.50 Trips 2,523.45 Miscellaneous 5 500.00 Total Expenses 13,131.27 Cost of Goods Sold 1,764.97 14,896.24 Operating Deficit (4,272.74) NOTES 1 Allentown, Ski trip 211 Phantom of the Opera," Mobil, Hillrose, "Chess" 3 Donations and Schlein concert 4 NYRRC Banquet 5 TFI seed money 8 � 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, 1988 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. 9 No. 6, June 1988 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 1988 Document:Newsletters Year:1980s Year:1988 http://archives.frny.org/files/original/488e134954a31fab53d1659a3665d5db.pdf a52e94eef441e515ec1d1572d12c001d PDF Text Text . .. \ ... FRONT RUNNERS NY BOX 363, VILLAGE STATION, NEW YORK, NY 10014 Aoril 1988 FRONT RUNNERS NY NEWSLETTER APRIL AT JASON'S. As members of Front Runners NY, we participate in such a range of activities--social, philanthropic and community--that it's sometimes easy to forget that we were formed around a shared love for a particular sport--running--and that our Sat. morning and Wed. and Thurs. evening runs are the meat-and-potatoes of Anyone who wants our club's existence. confirmation of this need only show up at a Sat. morning run. In recent weeks these fun runs have drawn an increasing number of members. A recent head count at Jason's revealed over 120 runners. That's more than a quarter of the club's membership! The positive energy afoot in the club shows in such large turnouts and in the degree to which we continue to attract and keep new members. Let's keep the energy going as we move into a busy April. Spring is here; come on out. Good running! Jim Skofield. GPR · '88. March has been an incredibly hectic and productive (not to mention expensive) month, as preparations for Our Race proceed at an accelerating pace. We have ·received our race permit and liability insurance. We have sent out most of our advertising mechanicals, and our ads will begin to appear in early April, throughout the gay and running communities. We have printed 2500 "dancing Lambda" invitations to our Tracks fundraiser, and they have been mailed out by a tireless crew with shredded tongues. Our T-shirt designs are ready for judgment, and our phone service has been turned on. Our race applications have just arrived from the printer. The race director is definitely showing signs of fraying around the edges, and is being held together only by the diligent efforts of the best support staff ever. Heartiest thanks to all of you whose devotion and hard work are making GPR '88 come to life. Hickey Zacuto. Vol. IX. No. 4 You should have to volunteer only once at a NYRRC race to get the feel of the total concentration needed in order to register all runners. In addition, Richard Hamilton and I will be glad to hear from you (as well as friends and loved ones) if you wish to be part of the team of 130 volunteers on race day. This year we need a few more marshals due to the NAMES PROJECT banners on display on the Great Lawn. Guy Zelenak. ASK NOT WHAT YOUR CLUB CAN DO FOR YOU, BUT WHAT YOU CAN DO FOR FRNY (and possibly yourself). If every member would work just one race a year, he/she would be doing a great deal for the club. To rent race equipment could cost us thousands of dollars. If you wish to work more than one race, I have been authorized to give you a "complimentary race entry" certificate for every three races you work. This can be used for any noninvitational race conducted by NYRRC. If you have any questions please talk to me. Guy Zelenak. RACE OF THE MONTH VOLUNTEERS. We will work the TREVIRA TWOSOME on Sat. Apr. 16. Guy Zelenak. BUSINESS MEETING. The March 16 meeting convened at Richard Walker's apartment. Jim Hinter reported a low treasury, which should be looking better as checks for trips come in. Hickey Zacuto announced that the next big mailing for GPR is Apr. 17. Joe Criscione announced the next track classes, starting on Hay 1~ and intended to prepare runners for the Club Team Championship and GPR. Joe also pleaded for bag watchers for Wed. night runs. The schedule of events for the T&F Convention is almost set. It was announced that the board had approved $500 seed money for the convention. The search is on for a mesh singlet for summer racing. The new improved slide show is almost done. We need a new co-chair for the Benefit Run to replace Hike Tevlin, who is returning (unwillingly) to Canada. See Jim S. if you're interested. Brent GPR'88 VOLUNTEERS. I am looking for two people to operate a Seiko button and a Time Tech button. These buttons register each runner who crosses the finish line. 1 �. .. . ' Nicholson Earle reported that the Tom Waddell Benefit Banquet is Oct. 22, that Gay Games III dates are set and Team New York will be gearing up this fall. The next business meeting will be held on April 20 at 9pm at Mike McMahon's and Dave Sick's apt., 118 W. 72 St. 1803 212-4962729. Leslie Minkler. at 2pm the Alhambra Ensemble will perform his "Seven Songs on Poems of Lope de Vega" at Weill Recital Hall in Carnegie Hall. "COMMIE LESBOS FROM OUTER SPACE," Annie Beigel's latest one-woman show, is being given its world premiere at the Wings Theater, 112 Charlton St. 212-645-9630 through May. Beigel promises that this play will speak to everyone as it delves deeply into universal questions such as, "Batteries or electricity, or, How do you pick up girls, anyway?" SOCIAL EVENTS. April 9. 7:30pm. GPR Fundraiser at Tracks. 531 W. 19 St .• with entertainment and Service Auction. Going once, twice, sold. Bring your checkbook and help FRNY raise the money we need for GPR '88. Come and bid on the services your fellow FRs are offering, from a catered affair f6r six to a night on the town with a fun loving Front Runner. For more information call Sandra Levine 718797-3212, Paul Kelly 212-254-9740 or Patrick Barker 212-787-6265. April 16: How do you get to Carnegie Hall? Any way you can, on April 16, to hear our own Frank Daykin perform in the Weill Recital Hall, 8:30pm; tickets are $10.00 for orchestra and $7.00 for balcony. For more information call Patrick Barker 212-7876265 or Frank Daykin 212-246-8403. April 29 to May 1: Washington DC. Capitol Hill Classic. A sure sign of spring is here: FRs are prancing about the White House grounds. Come join our fellow DC Frontrunners for what is always a great weekend. Departure is Fri. Apr. 29 at 6:00pm from 72nd and CPW and 6:30pm from 7th Avenue South and Christopher St. Your $50.00 deposit is due by Apr. 9. First check/first reserved. For more "information call Patrick Barker 212-7876265 or Paul Kelly 212-254-9740. THE FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP will meet on Apr. 17, llam at Ed Pyle's, 12 E. 97 St. 12C for a rousing political discussion. Representatives of the Stonewall Democratic Club will present a program covering, but not limited to, the NY State primaries on Apr. 19, local, state and federal action on AIDS funding, and gay rights legislation. Become more informed on these issues and find out what part you can play in the political process. We would like to arrange a chip-in brunch and a short run, so please confirm with Dan Elliott at 212-674-4033 or Chris Frieman 718-745-2524. SHREDDED TONGUES REDUX ••• ANOTHER MAILING! More envelopes, more flyers, more letters--will it ever end? Yes, but not before every human on earth has had an opportunity to run GPR '88. Therefore, another mailing will take place on Apr. 17 at 1lam at Jon Livingston's, 53 W. 94 St. A run will begin from Jon's at lOam, and bagels/coffee will be served. Approximately 15-20 people are needed for this effort, so please call Mickey Zacuto 212-674-8225 if you are interested. GEORGE TICKLES THE IVORIES. Those of you lucky enough to have gotten your checks in on time will hear, on Apr. 23 at 7:30pm at Tom Cook's apt., 225 E. 74 St. 14M (212535-7570), a musical offering from the likes of Bach, Beethoven, Charles Tomlinson Griffes (a brother!), and--yes-Liszt. Those of you currently wait-listed will have the opportunity to hear your own "concert and cake bash" if more people send in checks (to Jim Minter). And it's all in the Cause--GPR '88, of course. AN HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE. With FRNY approaching its 9th anniversary in October, I plan to write a series of articles describing the early days of the club. The period of time covered will be my first year as a member, starting in January 1980, when the club was 3 months old, through my five years as President, from January 1981 through December 1985. During this time, most of the activities that we do today were begun. While not quite a "tell all" memoir (I'm saving that for a later time), it will include some behind-the-scenes stories that are not generally known. When we look at the club today, with its large number of activities and smoothly running administration, it's MORE MUSIC AT WEILL! Andy Thomas has two compositions being performed in NYC this month. On Thurs. Apr. 14 at 8pm he will perform his piano solo "Music at Twilight" at the Greenwich House Music School at 46 Barrow st. 212-242-4770. On Sun. Apr. 17 2 �easy to forget that it was not always so. This history will attempt to tell how we got where we are today. Next month: A Rocky First Year. Steve Gerben, President Emeritus & Dowager Empress. some runners to believe they would turn into icicles at the approach of the Bridge[s]. Runners were greeted at the Matwiow penthouse in Tribeca by handsome men in aprons, Chris Frieman (the Roman gladiator apron), and Jim Skofield (the apron proclaiming him "woman of the year" and foreshadowing the re-emergence of the Runnettes, to make their 1988 comeback attempt at the April Fundraiser). The brunch was fa-a-bulous. The buffet was out of House Beautiful. Paul Matwiow deserves rounds of praise for all the time and effort he gave to make the brunch a success. Thanks to Dan Joraanstad for being the mobile waterstop [and sag wagon]. And praise to Leslie Minkler for being mother of the year. Peter Boyden. PLEASE WELCOME NEW FRNY MEMBERS: Alleyne Fraser, Renata Sunico, Michael Morgenstern, Adrienne Wert, Frances Pisamo, Peter Blum, Stanley Ely, Lewis Graham, Jill Katz, Liza Somers, Velma George and James Whelan. Welcome back to renewing former FR, Elin Posner. NEW FR CHAIR APPOINTMENT: Please help welcome and support new co-chairperson Phil Botwinick 718-441-0246, co-chair of the Special Runs Committee. FR SNOW BUNNIES DUST UP VERMONT. The third annual ski trip to Vermont included snow bunnies from NY, Syracuse and Philadelphia. The trip up Fri. night, Feb. 26, was uneventful except for one car that missed a left turn at Bridgeport and ended up in Boston in order to see the swan boat and ducklings on Boston Common. Everyone did downhill on Sat. while halE opted for cross country on Sun. The lasagna dinner at the Gerben/Buckley mansion was excellent. The dreamy cheese cake made it all worthwhile. The house itself is tastefully decorated and it will be hard for Messrs. Buckley and Gerben to surpass their accomplishment if they ever decide to renovate another structure. Richard Walker and John Brandeau were both superb as "den mothers" in their respective condos. Spec ia 1 merit awards go to the following: 1. Terry, who has come on all 3 ski trips but has never run with FRs; 2. Jerry Smith, an energetic FR from Syracuse who dreams of running his 41st marathon on his 41st birthday; 3. Lisa Davis, who bought the same ski outfit as Richard because it looked so good on him; finally, 4. T.J. for the organizational wizardry that made the weekend go so smoothly. Peter Boyden. SPIKE HIKE. Even though our trusty Special Run Entrepreneur, Paul Matwiow, was out of commission with a running injury, the Spike Hike he organized provided 6 frisky FRs with just the right mix of aerobics and nostalgia. Mar. 6 was blessed with a brisk, sunny morning and the Tavern's parking lot saw a FR confab the likes of which hasn't been seen since Daniel Webster became our landmark-of-cho ice. Joe C. and Frank C., who'd just completed the Bob Preston 5 Miler, rode shotgun with Phil M. while 6 of us, Jim S., Larry G., Lee A., John B., David P. and myself, made our way across Central Park South and down Fifth Avenue in stylish pairs. As we passed St. Patrick's we saw our brothers and sisters from Dignity holding the line by holding Mass across the s treet from the church and lying down across Fifth Avenue, evoking many memories of Gay Pride Marches gone by. All of us made it safely through the Village without too many distractions and arrived for another great brunch at the Spike. Our numbers were swell ed by Guy and a FR team of volunteers wh o 'd just finished working the race. The Eggs Florentine were again the chosen favorit e by 9 out of 10 famished FRs (Phil says the spinach is the best part). As usual, Wayne gave us only the best VIP service. Thanks, Paul and Phil, for another great moment in the annals of FR history. Brent Nicholson Earle. MATWIOW'S MARVELOUS MINI-MARATHON. 17 brave souls met at 90th and Fifth for a Manhattan-Queen s-Brooklyn odyssey on Feb. 21. Highlights of the route included the lovely promenade on the East River near Gracie Mansion, the ethnic flavor of Polish Greenpoint and Hasidic Williamsburg, and the gorgeous view of the cityscape from the span of the Brooklyn Bridge. Extremely strong winds caused THE ONE-THIRD MARATHON. The weather couldn't have been more perfect for running than it was Sun. Mar. 13, when a small number of dedicated FRs met at Peter Boyden's apartment at llam to run the Brooklyn 1/3 Marathon. For a while we 3 �followed the course of the Brooklyn Half M.Hathon; however, when we reached Prospect Park we parted company, but not before we spotted half-marathoner Frank Daykin, whom we cheerily encouraged to continue at his swift speed. About noon, both the half and the one-third marathoners met at Peter's apartment for brunch. It was a delicious affair to say the least. A lot of the preparations had been done by Randy Turner, whose baked beans were heavenly. As we were eating the dessert, chocolate fudge cake, it was announced that Peter had just celebrated his birthday. We all heartily sang, and then gave Peter and Randy thunderous applause for the delicious brunch they had prepared. It was one of those Sundays one will not soon forget. Thank you, Peter and Randy. Larry Gundersen. members. You know how alluring our pr ez is in his "Runnettes" ensemble, but you should see him in his tux! Maybe at the next fun run ... ? This time, the women wore the dresses, and believe me, the rest of womankind pales next to the fashionable lesbian! We lived through both th e frisbee-served dinner and the earnest entertainment, then had a taste of "discodancing" (not the Saint). We were passed over for awards; even Brent's insp1r1ng AREA run went unmentioned--disappointing, but Brent said he wasn't surprised. I was tempted to jump up and demand that Susan and Cynthia receive the "couple of the year" award, at least. Most importantly, we were there, representing FRNY, a team among teams in the running community. And of course, we did have fun. How can we not when we're together? See you there next year! Julie DeLaurier. BROOKLYN HALF MARATHON & BARBEQUE. So. Thought you'd get in a little late winter, long distance training, didja? Greased up your face and bod against cold winds, huh? Arrived at the starting line with gloves, tights, and long sleeved T-shirt(s), hmmm? Ready to run in 40 degrees and rain? Well, well, well. Welcome to 70 degrees and bright sunshine! When the starting qun went off on March 13 at 9:30, many of the racers in the Brooklyn Half Marathon went through stripping routines not seen since the hey-day of burlesque. Among those present were over a dozen FRs who braved the heat and bewildered gazes of bundled up Brooklynites to follow the 13.1 mile race course out to Sheepshead Bay and back to the finish in Prospect Park. Then it was on to a (yes, faaaabulous) brunch at the Brooklyn home of FRs Peter Boyden and Randy Turner, which featured, among other delectables, the richest Mississippi mud cake east of the river. One bite and your arteries hardened while your aorta congealed into a hockey puck. Everyone wanted seconds, thirds ... Congratulations to four FRs who were making their halfmarathon debuts: Kathy Kuzmin, Dave Sick, Leslie Minkler, and Frank Daykin. A s plendid time was had by all. Who says summer running isn't fun? Jim Skofield. RACER OF THE MONTH--DYNAMIC DYKE DIVAS: KATHY KUZMIN. Kathy Kuzmin first read about FRNY 3 years ago in the NY Running News and weeks later saw our slide presentation at Gay Women's Alternative; coincidentally, Kathy is now working on the update of our slide presentation. An aggressive competitor, she is experiencing a series of firsts in 1988: a medal in the Northwind lOK for the women's team, her first half marathon in Brooklyn just last week, and as a result, her first set of black toenails. Kathy's first race as a FR was the L'eggs Mini, and she has been increasing her speed and satisfying her running addiction ever since. Her best race time was a sub-8 in a GPR and her most fun race was a 40K UN Relay event with 7 other FR women. The team effort is important to Kathy and excites her the most. As our winter racers know, if she's not in a race she's braving the cold and cheering them on. Kathy hopes one day to do a marathon, but her immediate goal is to get more PRs under her hat. She's a "New Balance" woman as far as shoes go, she reads all running and biking magazines, and loves the personal satisfaction and fulfillment the s por t gives her. Kathy appreciates the club ' s ability to integrate serious running and serious socializing. The comradeship and support of other members keeps her comi ng back--besides all those FR kings and queens. What more could a dynamic dyke diva want ? Leo Boneau. NYRRC AWARDS BANQUET. On Sat. Feb. 20, the NYRRC Annual Awards saw its first FR table. We've been there every year, but never with such a presence. We made quite a visual impact at our centrally located table, with "Front Runners" on a large placard and 11 dashingly dressed, STUNNING 4 �.' . RACER OF THE MONTH ... DISHING CONTINUED, WITH DOUG PALAZZO. At the tender age of 25, Doug Palazzo is only beginning to "show his stuff" with FRNY and the running community. He's been consistently running for one year and, as a neophyte, he knows he has a lot to learn. According to his race results he isn't having any problems. A 30K at a 7:10 pace in Central Park or a 5 mile PR of 32 mins. is not too shabby! Doug joined FRNY a year ago after his first Gay Pride Run. (He was recruited by a lusting member on the welcoming committee!) Like many of us, Doug was attracted to the sport because he enjoys the controlling factor. He can push as hard and as fast as he wants. He sets his goals and makes them work for him and because of him. He favors longer races and is busy training for the NJ Waterfront Marathon in April. There aren't any running gurus that Doug follows but he is always reading about racing strategy and improving his times. Aside from emphasizing fiber and complex carbohydrates, Doug will devour anything else you put on the table. His advice to other new racers or those thinking of entering their first race: you should build to a comfortable level in distance and pace, don't make your expectations too high, and keep your goals realistic--sound advice from a sound young man who is sure to be leading the pack in the months ahead. Leo Boneau. head for Hopkinton, MA on Mon. Apr. 18, and run 26.2 miles into the center of Boston in the 92nd running of the prestigious Boston Marathon. This is Marty's 5th Boston and his (drum roll) 30th MARATHON!!! (crash of cymbals). Paul qualified last fall in Jacksonville and is looking forward to his first Boston. GOOD LUCK AND GOOD RUNNING!! Julie DeLaurier. SPECIAL RUNS IN APRIL: VIVICITTA: Sun. April 10--12K at lOam. and 4 miles at 10:30. both in Prospect Park. Baggage for the fun run can be dropped off at Dave Hose's and Barney Kates's apt., 414 Second St. #4B in Brooklyn. After the run, brunch will be served at Dave and Barney's. Please RSVP to them at 718-9651413 for directions and information. JERSEY WATERFRONT MINI MINI MARATHON: Sun. Apr. 24 at 10:30am. 5 miles. The start for this event is Bob Nelson's apt., 68 Van Reypen 1302, Jersey City. You can drop your stuff there. The route will go out 2 1/2 mi. to Liberty Park, where you can catch a view of Lady Liberty herself, and back to Bob's for brunch. Water and rest rooms are available at the Park. RSVP Bob at 201-963-1354. The finish of the Jersey Waterfront Marathon is a short distance from Bob's house. Phil Botwinick. SPECIAL RUN IN MAY: CROSSED LEGS FUN RUN, Sun. Mav 8 at lOam, 4K. This Central Park run will go in the opposite direction of the L'Eggs Tune-up. We'll go out in pairs a few minutes apart in order to give our female contingent a steady stream of support as we pass each other. Brunch will be held afterwards at Julie Kelm's apartment. Phil Botwinick. RACE TRACKS. If you have "racing fever," do all of these races and and call me in the morning[s]: Apr. 9--Plainview lOK, important team event, points race and pleasant Long Island venue; April 10-Vivicitta in Prospect Park; April 16-Trevira Twosome (I have men who need women: see Yente Leo); April 17--Queens Half Marathon (howmanydare?l; Apri118-Boston Marathon (you'll be joined by Marty King, Paul Matwiow, Peter Newman); April 24--Runners Love Brooklyn (FRNY always places in this race) and NJ Waterfront Marathon and lOK (FRNY racers are looking for PRs in both events); May 1--Capitol Hill Classic, Washington D.C. and Long Island Marathon. Let's see how long that fever lasts. I want to see you out there; I want to see you running; I want to see you running FAST!!! Your race captain, Leo Boneau. FUTURE SPECIAL RUN DATES: May 30--Queens Memorial Day Forest Park, Bar-b-que Do Run Run; July 10--A Day at the Beach, Cross Club Beach Outing; July 24--Tri Oper~ Thon. Details to follow. Thanks to all those who participated in the March fun runs. Your support was greatly appreciated. Special thanks go to Phil Moser, Jim Skofield, Peter Boyden, and Randy Turner. Phil Botwinick. FREE WITH YOUR MEMBERSHIP CARD. Add: David Goodman, Doctor of Chiropractic (301 E. 66 St. 212-570-2000). He is offering a FREE 40 minute to one hour thorough examination. Guy Zelenak. BOSTON BOUND. Best wishes to Marty King, Paul Matwiow, and Peter Newman, who will 5 �- -r RACE 1988 RESULTS FOR APRIL, * = personal best + = first time at distance MID WINTER RUN Bethpage State Pk. 3.1 Hi. January 23. 1988 Inger-Jo Berger ....... 24:51 HOROSCOPE RUN Central Park 3.1 Hi February 13. 1988 Joe Criscione ......... 19:25 Jeff Singleton . . . , .... 20:27 Joe Piliero .... . ...... 21:20 Gary Kelley ........•.. 22:15 Dan Elliott ........... 22:23 Sandra Levine ......... 23:54 Midge Haroni .......... 25:29 Pat Kuharic ........... 25:35 Inger-Jo Berger ....... 26:05 Tina Isselbacher ....•. 27:25 HARRY MURPHY'S HANDICAP Prospect Pk. Bklyn 5 Hi. February 15. 1988 Inger-Jo Berger ....•. ~41:41 22NP OHME-HOCHI RUN Tokyo, JP 30 Km (18.64 Hi.) February 21. 1988 August Adam ......... 2:48:22 EMPIRE STATE BLDG RUN-UP February 17. 1988 Pat Kuharic ........... 19:38 INQIAN RIVER lOKM Vera Beach. FL. 6.2 Mi. February 28. 1988 Kathy Rich •.......... *50:54 WILLIAMSBURG 1/2 MARATHON Williamsburg. VA 13.1 Hi . February 28. 1988 Gary Kelley ......... 1:38:12 TEDDY HALL RELAYS Oxford. GB 3 Hi. March 9. 1988 Rob Wintemute ..... . ... 18:35 SUMHITT AC 15 KM Akron.OH 9.32 Hi. March 13. 1988 Diane De Stefano .... 1:13:22 SNOWFLAKE RUN Central Park. 4 Mi. February 28. 1988 Patrick Barker •••.••. *22:51 Hickey Aguilera •.•.••• 24:26 Joe Criscione .•....•.. 24:27 Bill Fleming •••..•••• t24:57 Jeff Singleton ••••••• +25:54 Andrew Khoo ••••••.••• *26:40 Rachel Evans •.•••••.•• 27:13 Leo Boneau .....•..•... 27:20 John Cuellar •••.•••••• 27:25 David Sick ••••••••••• +28:03 Ken Perry ••••••.•••••. 28:53 Donna Checkan .•.••••• *29:18 Bob Quinn ••••••••••••• 29:47 Andrew Penkalo .••••.• *30:06 James Minter ••.•••••• *30:07 Jon Livingston •••••••• 30:17 George Schlein •.•.•••• 31:16 Annie Beigel •••••••••• 31:37 Ken Berger ••.•••••••• *31: 44 Tina Isselbacher ••••• *31:59 Peter Blum ••••.•••••• t32:10 Allison Scott .....•.•. 32:18 Brenda Schwarz .••••••• 33:37 B. Portervint .•••••••• 33:47 Arthur Gursch ..••••••• 34:26 Larry Gundersen •.••.. t34:54 Lenore Beaky .....•.•.• 35:32 Debbie Pastrich .•••••. 37:35 Nan Bailey •••••••••••• 38:12 Debbie White •••••••••• 39:15 Julie Kelm ••..•••••••• 39:17 Cathy Schwartz ••. • .... 39:18 KNICKERBOCKER 60KH March 5, 1988 Harold Brueland ..... 5:46:31 LOS ANGELES MARATHON Los Angeles. CA. 26.2 Mi. March 6, 1988 Gary Kelley ..••...• *3:43:43 CENTRAL PARK 5 MILER March 6, 1988 Mickey Aguilera .•.•.•• 30:05 Joe Criscione ....... . . 31:11 Tom Bordua ••.•••.••••• 32:16 Frank Colon ••••.•.•••• 32: 22 Jeff Singleton .••..•.. 32:46 James Hinter •••.••••. *38:25 Allison Scott .......•. 38:28 Tina Isselbacher ••••. *40:05 Peter Blum .•..••...•. *40:15 Debbie Pastrich .•.••.. 44:53 cathy Schwartz ........ 50:16 Michael Cooper ........ 52:16 (racewalker) 6 •• ST. PATTY'S RUN Allentown. PA March 13. 1988 10 Hiler Paul Kelly .•.••••• *1:00:49 Patrick Barker .•••• 1:00:55 Rod Blacklock •••••• 1:01:04 Mike Tevlin ••.•••• +1:04:19 Harty King ••.•••••. 1:04:37 Doug Palazzo ••••••• 1:09:45 Neil Semer ••••..•• +1:19:02 John Riordan .••••.• 1:19:03 Lenore Beaky ••••.•. 1:26:31 Mickey Zacuto ..•••• 1:33:45 5 Km C 3 .1 Hi. ) Lee Abbey •.••.•.•••.• 21:42 Hike Smithwick •••..• +20:49 BROOKLYN HALF MARATHON Brooklyn, NY 13.1 Hi. March 13, 1988 Joe Criscione •••••• 1:28:24 Bob Brins •..••..••. 1:34:-57 John Grall •••... • .• 1:35:23 Andrew Khoo ••.•.••• 1:35:46 Joe Piliero •.•••..• 1:37:35 David Sick ••••.•.• +1:37:50 Jim Skofield ••••••• 1:39:13 Barbara Levitan • •• *1:39:55 Bob Newman •••••••• *1:40:00 Gary Kelley ••••••.. 1:42:59 Leo Boneau ••.•••.•• 1:43:56 Ken Perry ...••..••• 1:44:17 Sandra Levine •.•.•• 1:44:54 Dan Elliott •••.•••• 1:49:21 Andrew Penkala .•••• 1:49:21 Leslie Minkler .•.• +1:51:06 Debbie Bell •••••••• 1:51:28 Frank Daykin •••••• +1:54:01 Annie Beigel •••••• +1:59:27 Kathy Kuzmin •••••• +1:59:52 Midge Maroni ••••.•• 2:01:00 Joy Allen •...•• • ••. 2:01:18 Debbie White .••.•.. 2:09:08 Arthur Gursch ..••.. 2:11:06 DEADLINE FOR RACE RESULTS is the 15th. For all nonNYRRC races name, give date, and location; time; indicate PRs and first time at distance. Call race captains Leo Boneau, 301 Fifth Ave. 14R, Bklyn 11215 (718) 965-9081 or Julie DeLaurier, 370 W 51 St. 12E, NY 10019 ( 212) 7574491. � 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, 1988 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. 9 No. 4, April 1988 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 1988 Document:Newsletters Year:1980s Year:1988 http://archives.frny.org/files/original/4617ccbd59042ce729a12cf717efe56c.pdf 62f0ec08d5f4a45bc69aa2aaea712b28 PDF Text Text FRONT RUNNERS NY BOX 363, VILLAGE STATION, NEW YORK, NY 10014 November 1988 FRONT RUNNERS NY NEWSLETTER THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER is the one in which we Americans traditionally give thanks for the gifts of the previous year. With the current political climate, and a health crisis which confronts and confounds us daily, we in the lesbian and gay community sometimes find it hard to see our way clear to giving thanks. But there is at least one organization to which each Front Runner owes his or her debt of gratitude, and that organization is Jason's. In the years that our club has used the cabaret facility at Jason's as a Saturday morning "home base" for our runs and meetings, the management and staff at Jason's have been unfailingly kind and helpful to us. Whether it's a cool drink of water on a hot summer morning, or a hot cup of coffee to fight off wintry winds, each of us has been the grateful recipient of their courteous service. They have let us know that they like us and are glad to see us. And so, from each member of FRNY to the management and support staff at Jason's, a big and heartfelt THANK YOU! Good running! Jim Skofield. Vol. IX. No. 11 further research on Cup Raking and Table Dismantling. Speculative topics may include: "If Attila the Hun had started to Run ... "; "Do Inger-Jo & Harold really like Ultras, or are they just pulling our leg?"; "Fashion Impairment in the Heterosexual Runner"; and "The Archimedes Screw, Faddish or Fabulous?" Neo-Dravidian water displacement techniques may be demonstrated. Professor J. Skofield. THE CHALLENGE lOK. On Sun. Dec. 4, Dick Traum of the Achilles Track Club is looking for volunteers to team up with his members. Starting times are between 9 am and 10 am. HERE'S HOW IT WORKS: Almost everyone gets a time handicap in the form of an early start. The early start is based on the American records for different age and sex groups, as well as, where applicable, disability categories. If all runners in the race ran at the American record for their age and sex category, they would finish at approximately the same time. The slowest runners will start first. NOTE: In last month's newsletter, John Riordan, described helping a handicapped runner in the Hispanic Half and thought it was a wonderful experience. Let us support Dick's group as he has ours. · To volunteer, contact Dick Traum at work 212967-9300. You DO NOT have to register for the race to be a volunteer. Guy Zelenak. WATER STOP 101: Techniques of Marathon Water Station Management. Professors: cathy Schwartz 212-260-6861, Marty King 212-861-1135, and Jim Skofield 212-9959392. Time: Sun. Nov. 6 lOam. Place: 24th mile water stop in back of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Dress: provided. Class enrollment limited to 70 or 80. Call now for reservations. Prerequisites: None. Course description: Using hands-on training technique, students will be instructed in the rudiments of dispensing water and/or electrolyte replacement fluid to runners in the NYC Marathon. Topics addressed will include: "Pinch, Don't Grip", "Hoses 'n' Hydrants--A Barrel of Laughs": "Stack Cups now for Success Later"; "Wishful Drinking, the Injured Runner's Sympathetic Reaction"; "Vocal Do's (Lookin' Great!, Keep on Truckin'l) and Don'ts (Mama, You Look Awful! Buddy, Ya Better Drop Out!)". Advanced students will be encouraged to do LAST CHANCE DIRECTORY CHECK (Deadline is Dec. 1). Please check your directory for the accuracy of the information there, and if there are any changes, or if you aren't listed and now wish to be, please contact me at 718-278-8280. Also, if you have a service which you would like to list, please call me. Guy Zelenak. OCTOBER BUSINESS MEETING. Several dozen intrepid FRs braved the N, R, F lines and other mass transportation facilities, finally to arrive at the home of Leo Boneau and Joe Criscione in deepest Brooklyn, there to be soothed by soup and 1 �Leo's brownies, as well as the proceedings of our monthly business meeting. Richard indicated that there had been a slight financial loss, tentatively, on the International T&F and Convention event. Leo Boneau reported on the team results at the Philly Half, and gave our farewells to Holly Zox, leaving for greener (or wetter) pastures in Seattle. Future events were outlined (see elsewhere in this newsletter), and Steve Gerben reported happily that our out of town visitors had scarfed up our clothing during their recent visit. Steve also indicated that there will be a new long sleeve shirt to commemorate FRNY's lOth Anniversary. With that, the meeting was turned over to Ken Perry, and nominations for office ensued. (See below.) The next business meeting will be held on Nov. 16 at 9pm at the apartment of Steve Gerben and Bob Buckley, 140 Charles St. J6C, 212-255-2314 . A Village run will begin at 7pm at the Gerben/Buckley house. Lenore Beaky. Park. Brooklyn. Start and finish at Park Circle (a 1.65 mile loop and a 3.35 mile loop). 3. RACE OF THE MONTH FOR DECEMBER: The Challenae. lOK. Sun. Dec. 4 in Central Park; start is 69 St. and the East Drive, finish at Tavern on the Green. Even though this race is sponsored by Achilles Club, it is also the December Winter Series 10k . See above for volunteering information. 4. SPECIAL RUN OF THE MONTH: A BURR-FECT EAST SIDE ROMP. Sun. Nov. 20, lOam--7 miles or less. We will meet at Gerry Burr's, 645 East 14 Street near Avenue c, JlOE; to get into the building dial 1187 at the door. The run will go east on 14th Street to the FOR, down along the East River to the Battery and back. Gerry will be serving a fabulous brunch following the run. Please RSVP ASAP so that he can plan enough for all. Call or see Guy 718 - 2788280 or Gerry 212-254-8304. Guy Zelenak. NOMINATION REPORT. Nominations were opened at the October business meeting, 5. SPECIAL RUN OF THE MONTH FOR DECEMBER: and following much kicking, screaming, A RETURN TO NADINE'S. Start your holiday biting and eye poking, the dust settled runs with the 1st ANNUAL COMMEMORATIVE PAT (all over the exquisite Criscione/Boneau KUHARIC FAST RUN, Sun. Dec. 11 at NADINE'S suite) and the following nominations were (99 Bank St. in the Village.) RSVP by made for each office: President: Lenore December 7, to celebrate the day that will Beaky, Marty King; Men's Vice President: live in famine-y. Your choice: 3.5 or 7 Joe Criscione; Women's Vice President: · miles. Visiting from Italy, my second Leslie Minkler; Treasurer: Amy Risch; cousin (twice removed) Salvatore (Sal) Secretary: Guy Zelenak; Directors-at-Large Manella will don his Gay Apparel and join (2): Lee Abbey, Patrick Barker, Perry us for this holiday nog--I mean jog. Michael Blumberg, Midge Maroni. Runners doing 7 miles: drop off bags 10:45 Nominations for all of these offices are am at Nadine's (Greenwich St. door). The open until the November business meeting run will start at llam, head north toward on Nov. 16. Nominations can, be made by the Columbus Pole--! mean, Circle--to join calling Lisa Davis 212-517-7936 or Ken those doing 3.5 miles and run back down to Perry 718-230-3674. Ballots will be sent Nadine's. We'll need an elf (or two) to out in the December newsletter. Only carry bags down to the restaurant from members in good standing (dues paid in Columbus Pole by car or cab. Nadine's can full 30 days prior to the election) are accommodate about 24 of us, so first 24 to eligible to vote. Ballots will be counted RSVP will be included. PLEASE RSVP TO ME and results revealed at the December OR SAL BY DECEMBER 7 at 212-957-8351. business meeting. Ken Perry. Course: North on Greenwich Street to 14th Street; West on 14th to lOth Avenue; North Upcoming Eventsj Runs and Races. on lOth Avenue to 23rd Street; West on 23rd to 11th Avenue; North on 11th Avenue 1. THE RACE OF THE YEAR: THE MARATHON, of to 58th Street. East on 58th Street to course! See above for information on Columbus Pole--Circlet Raspberry pancakes working the water stop. And if you're may be out of season, but there's always running, you probably know when and where yummy banana hash to go with the pancakes. it's being held. (Remember this is a fun run to celebrate breaking fasts, and your time will not be 2. THE RACE OF THE MONTH: The Turkey Trot. recorded, though your check will be.) 5 mi .. Thursday Nov. 24. lOam in Prospect 2 �Questions? Maroni. Call me, or Sal. Midge articles for the newsletter, the proposed questionnaire and other issues, and Michael said he would have the newsletter Upcoming Events: Social. ready for mailing, on our newly redesigned stationery, early the following week. I was now ready to concentrate on getting l.N ~o~v~·~4~·~~7~:~3~0~p~m~---~Pr~e~-~M~a~r~a~t~h~o~n~~P~a~s~ta~ Loading and Schmoozing Party at the the club back on track, although to claim Center, 208 W. 13 St. Call Patrick 212- that I had some grand design would be 268-1716 with your contribution. overstating things. Nevertheless, I did have some very definite ideas about what 2. Dance it out!! or, Thank God the and how things should be done. First and Marathon is over, and let's go on a field foremost, I felt that the success of the trip. On Sat. Nov. 12 a bunch of FRs will club depended on strong leadership to be venturing out for a hot time in Bay provide a sense of direction and purpose, Ridge. Believe it or not, a party palace along with high visibility; this meant my does exist there (you can ask Ken Perry, attending virtually all club activities. Leo or Joe for validation and details} It also meant being able to work with the officers, committee chairs and where men and women can celebrate. All other as compatibly as possible. are invited: Spectrum, 802 64th st., 718- members there were going to be 238-8213. After 9:30pm, $10 per person. Obviously Subway: Take the R to Bay Ridge Ave . or personality conflicts and differences of op1n1on, but handling them in such a way the N to 8th Ave. Leo Boneau. so they didn't become too divisive was 3. Family Support Group: The next meeting critical--as was putting in all the time will be held Sun . Nov. 13, llam at Lenore and do all the work that comes with the Secondly, I felt it was very Beaky's apartment, 302 W. 87 St. 196, 212- job. 874-7066. Two gentlemen, 78 and 80 years important to reach out to attract new of age, from SAGE (Senior Action in a Gay members, not just for the sake of adding Environment} will be on hand to discuss numbers, but as we would always be losing the organization and to share their lives members, we had to have new people to together before and after Stonewall. A replace them to have a viable short (3-5 mi.} fun run will start at lOam organization. The dynamics of the club from Lenore's. After the run, a chip-in are constantly changing and basically you brunch will be served [Dan's cooking, not don't stand still; you either grow or you Lenore's, so it should be fabulous] . decline. We had already had a taste of Please RSVP to either Chris Frieman or Dan that in 1980, and it was an important Elliott. Dan Elliot. lesson. A healthily growing bank account was equally important, a factor which is Next month, our calendars and little black often underestimated. I felt that if the books should be full to bursting, so to club were on a strong financial footing, speak, with the Christmas Party and other we could concentrate our energies on club items. Stay tuned! activities. Thirdly, all these new members would have to have something to AN HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE: GETTING IT do, so an expansion of our running and TOGETHER. With the elections over~ the social activities was high on the agenda . first order of business was getting the With all these things in mind, I was now January 1981 newsletter together. I asked · ready to put my ideas into practice. Next Michael Cooper, a professional typist and Month: A New Beginning. Steve Gerben. editor, to take on the job of newsletter editor, and he agreed. As the newsletter RACER OF THE MONTH--INJURY. We have added was our primary means of reaching the an unwelcome member to the women's race current membership, as well as prospective team--injury. It seems more women are out members, I felt that it should be with injuries these days than are runn i ng. professional looking, and should consist Injury prevention cannot be stressed too of articles describing upcoming and past highly. Unfortunately, many runners are events, and articles of general interest, unwilling to listen to their bodies until in order to give an accurate idea of what it's too late. I should know. I did not the club was like. On Fri. Dec. 26, we rest for a few days when I felt those had a meeting at my place, attended by first twinges in my shins. Everyone in Malcolm, Michael and Guy to discuss the high school track had shin splints. We 3 �just stocked up on athletic tape and kept going. I did the same, greatly increasing my mileage, running speedwork all summer, and giving myself a set of stress fractures that took more than a year of no running to heal. My example may be extreme, but it is not unusual. Most runners are addicted to running. We feel a pain and say, "Well, I'll just keep running and see how it feels." We're good at finding excuses to keep running when we really shouldn't. After all, what would we do with ourselves if we couldn't run for a week or two? What do you do if you can't run for a year or more? I had no idea my legs would take so long to heal, so my strategy was geared towards my return to the roads, which was always going to be after one more week. I improved my cardiovascu lar fitness with long, tough workouts on an exercise bike, and faithfully performed every exercise and treatment ever recommended for my injury. After "one more week" had dragged on for several months, I became completely disheartened . Though it was difficult to be around other FR's who were running and racing better than ever, I knew I had to participate with the club in order to keep a valuable part of my social life. I took up weightliftin g, and worked out during the fun runs. I got to Jason's as sweaty and excited as the runners and did not feel quite as left out. I also tried to do more with other injured runners. My injury still wasn't healing, but my outlook was. The injury had lasted so long that I not only knew exactly when and why it began, I started to realize ways I had defeated myself in sports and even life! I tried to alter my behaviour so that I could get the most out of my new sport. I began to be more flexible about my short term goals. Pushing to finish a workout after I've hurt myself might make me feel invincible for the moment, but all it will really give me is a lot of time off. It certainly won't make me a better athlete. I do feel like I'm a better athlete now. I'm competing in bench press championships this month. I hope to start running again soon, and after a long, sensible recovery training, expect to be stronger than ever both physically and mentally. Too bad I'm leaving town. Watch for me in 1990. The Seattle Kid's gonna make a great comeback at Gay Games III. See you then. P.S. It's been fun. Good luck to all the runners and racers. Thanks and good bye. Holly Zox. NEW WOMEN'S RACE CAPTAIN. With Women's Race Captain Holly Zox abandoning the fabulous NYC lifestyle for the "charms" of Seattle drizzle, NYFR Sandra Levine has stepped into the breach and volunteered her services as the new Women's Race Captain. A veritable dynamo of good cheer and energy, Sandra is known to many members of our community as the head of NYFR's Community Outreach committee in addition to the seemingly endless string of community based organization s she donates her time and work to. But most FRs know Sandra as a strong runner and competitive racer, with an everlengthening list of PR's to attest to her growth as an athlete. Please help welcome Sandra to her new duties as Women's Race Captain. She may be reached at 718-7973212. But be warned: if you don't call Sandra, she'll call you! Jim Skofield. PLEASE WELCOME NEW FRNY MEMBERS: Christopher Taylor, Andrew Berger, Craig Collins, Andy Sichel Kathy Brennessel, Lynn Zambito, Laura Tek, Victor M. Lopez, Kim Whitehurst and Linda Villarosa. COACH COMMITTEE MEETING CALLED TO ORDER. On Sat. Nov. 19, a meeting of the Coach Committee will be held at Jason's, after our group run and brunch. As you know, FRNY is presently ·without a coach, due to the resignation of Cliff Pauling effective October 1. At the November meeting, the wheels will be set into motion towards the hiring of a new coach. If you are interested in the process of coach selection and want to have input to help "oil the wheels", please attend this meeting; all participatio n will be valued. And if your interest in coaching services for FRNY runs even deeper yet, consider acting as the Coach Chairperson for 1989. Joe Criscione. Events Past. But Fondly Remembered: 1. FR INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION AND AND FIELD INVITATIONAL. 4 TRACK The essence of life is spending good times with friends both old and new, sharing ideas until each one's excitement level rises another notch, and of course touching each other in the form of a kiss, a hug, or a much needed pat on the back; even a wink or smile can be easily given or readily received when you're with �Love and friendship abounds friends. within that essence of life, and what more could a soul ask for except that the road be laid out for you instead of you reading map and paving the way yourself? the Well, the road was well paved for all of us on Oct. 8, 9 and 10 by TJ Storch and The FR International Walker. Richard Convention was absolutely wonderful; the choreography of seminars and coordination of committees worked like a well oiled positively and Richard TJ machine. radiated love and warmth; a sense of joy and fun also abounded. I can't count how many times I got chills of joy, or "Yeah, this is what it is all about" ran through From the my head during the weekend. from FRs introductions of "stand-up" across the nation on Saturday, to David Paul's artistic and witty monologue on Tshirts, to an incredibly well organized track meet, a grateful FRNY member thanks you both and I know I'm not alone. Yes, I In Yes, I was a winner. participated. spirit of the games, we are all the And through your dedication and winners. desire to make it work, you two guys sure Thanks a lot for did make winning easy. an incredible time. Leo Boneau. Since the beginning of the concept of a gay/lesbian running group in SF, the name Runners has grown from a local Front to an international alliance gathering which encompasses running and track and The growth has been in the size field. and number of clubs, the development of its reflecting organization each membership, the number of club activities, and most its members, speed of the the closeness that blooms importantly, within and among the FR sibling clubs. It may seem that FRNY works by sheer inertia, but it's not so. The Hollywood concept of "I've got the barn so let's put on a musical" works only in films. But thanks to the hard work of Richard Walker, TJ Storch and all the backstage crew, we had a first rate show: The First International They traveled by Frontrunner Convention. plane, car and school bus in the pouring rain to be part of the event. The out of town members arrived on Fri. and met their Big Apple hosts at the Community Center At 9:30am the 7pm and lam. between following morning the convention began. There were so many new faces who became the time the by friends instant introductions of the clubs were completed. split up for our first 10:30 we At It was a treat to lectures/discussions. be massaged that early, with baby oil, by the under yes, oh Californian, a instruction of a monsieur formally with the American Ballet Theatre. The day was filled with almost 20 different lectures and demonstrations, from which we were encouraged to choose four. A handsome box lunch was included which led to a communal familial and bread of breaking By the end of the day we had interaction. discussed who we were and where we were The fashion show showed us what we going. would look like while we were going there. A happy hour at Uncle Charlie's followed. The Community Center was the home for our first day, and we celebrated it with a dance open to the entire local citizenry Sunday the 12th was the that evening. Track and Field event on Randalls Island. A shuttle bus was scheduled to transport participants and spectators alike. A cool sunny day was arranged to keep all spirits There seemed to be no agony of aglow. the in award was since the defeat the stretch of our own participation, growing gathering, and the abilities Some of the the people from pride. outside the city took a tour of lower and had dinner in Chinatown Manhattan the second dance, at beautiful before As we have come to expect, Private Eyes. boys and girls from the and the TJ performed VanDykes and the Runnettes As real within their mist of hairspray. smoke filled the air, members of the party moved to explore the night or pass out at A fond farewell was offered on home. Monday with a run in Central Park and a United we can stand brunch at Jason's. and run. For those of us who were part of the weekend, we might even stand a little taller and run with the logos on our singlets a bit broader. Howard Kessler. 5 �FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1988 Receipts Membership Merchandise Trips 1 Events 2 Coach/Classes Contr i butions/Misc. Gay Pride Run 4 Entries Donations/Fundraising Advert i sing Total Receipts 7048.00 4721.50 7840.00 3750.00 1512 . 00 318 . 75 5601.30 9542.15 700.00 41,033.70 Expenses Operations 6730.64 Publicity 1381.20 Transportation 130.65 Event Tickets 2 3888.00 Business Meeting Expenses 63.79 Postage 2309 . 12 Coach/Class 1512.00 Miscellaneous 3 833.85 Gay Pride Run 4 15394.06 Tr ipsl. 6269.25 Cost of Goods Sold 3752.42 Total Expenses 42,264.98 Operating Deficit ( 1231. 28) NOTES Trips: Allentown, Ski, DC, Philadelphia 2 Events: Phantom, Chess, Mobil Games, Hillrose Games, Mets game 3 Donations, Membership Run expenses, bank fees 4 See GPR Financial Report 1 GAY PRIDE RUN 1988: FINANCIAL STATEMENT Receipts Entries 5601.30 Donations 5307.15 Program 700.00 Fundraising Goods Sold 575.00 Party 1680.00 Auction* 2330.00 Total Receipts Expenses Pgm/Fundraising 831 . 85 Advertising 2789 . 97 Operations 11720.01 Total Expenses 16,193.45 15,341.83 Surplus 851.62 *Projected total; $1980 rec'd to date 6 �RACE RESULTS AS OF October 15, 1988 OSLO MARATHON Oslo, Norway 26.2 miles September 3. 1988 Inger-Jo Berger ..• 3:58:33 STAPLETON STEEPLECHASE Staten Is. 5 miles September 18, 1988 Ray Maher ........... 42:31 PHILADELPHIA DISTANCE RUN Phila, PA 13.1 miles September 18, 1988 LAKE PLACID HALF MARATHON David Casey .••••.• 1:14:35 Lake Placid, NY 13.1 mile Patrick Barker ..• *1:16:51 September 10. 1988 Paul Ke1ly . ....... 1:21:00 Jerry Smith ....... l:42:00 Bill Fleming .•... *l:23:34 Frank Colon ..•.... 1:25:24 RACE AGAINST TIME Marty King ........ 1:25:52 ~Ce::..:n~t~r~a..:l_,!:..;Pa~r:..:k.l..-_ _ _ _..;:.5~K Tim McCann .•..... *1 : 27 : 28 September 11. 1988 David Paul ........ l:27:33 Bill Fleming .•...... 18:15 Joe Criscione •..•. l:27:43 Neil Semer ....... +1:29:40 ELVERUMSLEPET T.J. Storch •..... *1:31:20 Elverum, Norway 15K David Sick ........ l:32:34 September 11, 1988 Sue Foster ........ 1:33:03 Inger-Jo Berger ... l:l2:53 Andrew Khoo ....... l:33:33 Bill Dolan •..•.... 1:34:10 LANDREGSLEPET Howard Kessler .... l:36:00 Risberget, Norway 20K Jerry Smith ....... 1:38:00 September 17. 1988 Sandra Levine .... *l:38:12 Inger-Jo Berger ..• l:42:02 Jim Skofield .....• 1:41:05 Gary Kel1ey ....... 1:41:37 GREAT COW HARBOR Greg Valerie ..•... l:45:23 Northport. LI lOK Bob Newman ...••..• 1:46:26 September 17. 1988 Ed Pyle ........... l:46:51 Jeff Singleton .•..• *39:52 Leo Boneau .....•.• 1:48:30 Scott Silbiger ..... *44:10 George Schlein .... l:50:34 Tina Isselbacher •... 55:19 John Riordan ..•... l:52:00 Tom Johnson ...... +l:57:00 POST RAISIN BRAN WOMEN'S James Minter ..•..• 1:58:15 Dave Dolan •...... +1: 59:00 HALF Central Park 13.1 miles Joy Allen ......... 2:02:07 September 18. 1988 Mickey Zacuto ..... 2:07:05 Tina Isselbacher.*l:47:54 Donna Checkan .•..• l:52:01 WALL STREET RAT RACE Annie Beigel ...... l:53:32 NYC 4.42K or 2.75 miles Midge Maroni ...... l:53:37 September 22. 1988 Sande Zeig •....••• 1:59:43 Gary Samba .•...••.•• 19:42 Elin Posner ....... 2:01:23 Amy Risch ........... 24:11 Erika Grace ....... 2:07:35 Denise Cuttita .... 2:59:28 NORGESLEPET Lillestrem, Norway lOK POST RAISIN BRAN SK September 25. 1988 FAMILY RUN Inger-Jo Berger ..... 51:44 Central Park SK September 18. 1988 HOMEKOLLEN RUNDT Candido Barroso •.•.. l9:46 Oslo. Norway 14K Alvin Wilson ........ 22:22 October L 1988 Brenda Schwarz ...•.. 26:39 Inger-Jo Berger ... l:l7:33 NEW HARLEM 10K September 18, 1988 Lenore Beaky •.•.•..• 51:15 Debbie White ..•.•..• 57:30 + first time at distance * Personal record 7 MARATHON TUNE-UP Central Park 25K September 25, 1988 Patrick Barker .... *l:34:48 David Casey ........ l:37:27 John Delves ........ l:41:47 Bill Fleming ••..... 1:46:09 Desmond Groarke .... l:47:32 Brent N. Earle ..•.. l:51:10 Jeff Singleton ..... 1:55:35 Gary Sambo ......... 2:00:38 Joe Criscione ...... 2:02:14 Scott Silbiger ..... 2:02:28 Gary Kelley ........ 2:03:05 Jon Livingston ..... 2:04:57 Frank Daykin ....... 2:08:14 Edward Farrey ...... 2:08:38 Donna Checkan ...... 2:10:13 John Riordan ....... 2:14:38 Jay Hill ........... 2:14:33 Lenore Beaky ....... 2:16:14 Claudette Furlonge.2:17:21 Alex Epstein ....... 2:24:33 Tina Isselbacher ... 2:24:33 Midge Maroni ....... 2:27:56 Kathy Kuzmin ....... 2:30:40 Erika Grace ........ 2:31:10 Elin Posner ........ 2:37:17 Velma George ....... 2:54:23 Mickey Zacuto ...... 2:57:28 FORT TO FORT Fort Ticonderoga. NY 30K October 2. 1988 David Casey ........ 1:56:04 (2nd overall - 1st in age) Joe Criscione ...... 2:20:30 Sandra Levine ..... +2:29:51 Frank Daykin •..... *2:42:37 Leo Boneau ......... 2:48:40 NEW YORK WOMAN FOUR MILER Central Park 4 miles October 2, 1988 Sue Foster ......... ~.23:10 Marie-Helene Charlap.26:18 Barbara Levitan ...... 28:47 Nan Buzard ........... 29:31 Donna Checkan ........ 29:55 Elin Posner .......... 29:59 Claudia Borden ....... 31:48 Midge Maroni ......... 32:07 Debbie Bell .......... 32:23 Bernice Portervint ... 36:11 Cathy Schwartz ....... 37:57 Karen Lumley ......... 38:14 Joyce Wendell ........ 42:34 Kathleen Ahern ....... 45:48 Donna Roberts ......•. 48:45 �Results continued. GEORGETOWN lOK Washington DC lOK October 9. 1988 Paul Beito ...... . ... 43:20 + First time at distance STATEN IS. HALF MARATHON Staten Is. NY 13.1 miles October 9. 1988 Desmond Groarke •. *l:23:29 Edward Farrey ..... l:35:12 Gary Kelley ...... *l : 35:49 Annie Beigel •.••• • l:52:39 Midge Maroni • ..... l:55:11 LONG BEACH ISLAND COMMEMORATIVE RUN Ocean City. NJ 18 miles October 9, 1988 Donna Checkan ..... *2:16:47 * Personal record DEADLINE FOR RACE RESULTS i s the 15th of each month. NYRRC automatically provides official times for their scored events. In all other cases, you must call or write in to be listed. Give name, date, and location of event; your time; indicate personal records, first time at distance, and if you are a racewalker. Race captains: Leo Boneau, 301 Fifth Avenue t4R, Brooklyn 11215 718-965-9081 and Sandra Levine, 43 S. Oxford St. Brooklyn 11217 718-797-3212. THIS NEWSLETTER WAS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: Lenore Beaky, Editor; Guy Zelenak, Typesetting and Proofreading; George Schlein, Editing and Proofreading. Events Past, But Fondly Remembered (cont.): 2. A FORT-TO-FORT EF-FORT: TICONDEROGA AND/OR BUST. Sun. Oct. 2, a day that shall live in infamy: the day of the Fort-to-Fort 30K (18.6 mi.). Our trip from NYC to upstate NY on Saturday bode well as Leo B. conducted us safely past toll booths and speed traps to arrive in a PR of 3 1/2 hours at his mother's home. We inhaled pounds of green and orange spaghetti (even Joe C. ate it!) to fortify ourselves for the next morning. After our Olympian fete and some TV madness, we retired early. Race day dawned bright and warm, and we headed toward Crown Point. Still waking up and nervous, we silently meandered through the colorful country leafways through Lake Dunmore and upstate. We were dispatched to Fort Ticonderoga where we were led to the starting line by perfectly serious "minutemen" piping a death march. Muskets fired off our start mid-bridge in Vermont. Our route traversed the Fort battlegrounds, wound through fertile farmland, and gave us whiffs of pungent silage. A most welcome departure from the Big Apple. Then we hit MILE SEVEN. H1ll-ac1ou5! More cat-like than cat Hill. And it W.:t5 the £ir5t of 5ever.:\l. By mid-point I w.je tiring and wondered .jbOtlt keeping up my pace for the duration. I no longer enjoyed the scenery, but concentrated more on indigenous fauna: flattened frogs, gutted garter snakes and a fuzzy caterpillar moving at about my pace. Once in a while, mostly at hilltop, I passed Kevin C., who drove the course, stopping to cheer us on. Thanks, Kevin. Miles 12 and 13 felt like a treadmill; I shuffled my feet by rote and psychologically impelled myself forward. It was 70 and windy. The headwind persisted throughout the race. Luckily we had a reprieve until the final 17th mile assault. And with little over a mile to go, there was no stopping us now. Once in the park, I picked up my pace, passing a few runners . In the final stretch, winding through the Fort grounds, I kept asking aloud, "Where's the finish?" Through the gate ... the tunnel ... finally, under the wire. Post-race festivities included awards and a full-course meal, which Dave C. could barely eat due to some queasiness from his hard effort. He revived, however, upon spying a young man in sweatpants that fit! And Dave done us proud, coming in second overall, first in his age group, with a time of 1:55. Cangratulations, Dave, and to all the FR racers and supporters: Joe, Leo (and his mom), Leslie M., Frank D., Kevin, and to me, too. Yes, I'd do it again. Sandra Levine. 8 �INTERNATIONAL FRONTRUNNERS TRACK & FIELD INVITATIONAL Downing Stadium, New York --------------------October 9, 1988------------------10.000 meter run 400 meter run Bill Fleming 37:17 . 42 Jerry Mahle 59.0 1st 30-34, 1st overall 1st 40-44 Bob McCormack 40:06.65 Bob Richert 1:01.6 Jon Livingston 42:32.76 2nd 35-39 2nd 40-44 Leo Boneau 1:09.0 John Goodwin 44:07.75 3rd 35-39 Inger-Jo Berger 49:32.52 Dan Elliott 1:10.4 1st 40-44 Patrick Moriarty 1:13.2 5.000 meter run 1st 50+ Sue Foster 17:49.96 Inger-Jo Berger 1:46.5 1st woman overall 1st 40-44 Dave Bell 18:19.24 200 meter dash 1st 25-29 Greg Valerie 30.2 Dave Pitches 19:38.88 2nd 34-39 1st 40-44 Leo Boneau 31.1 Bill Dolan 20:59.79 3rd 34-39 Guy Zelenak 32.4 3rd 35-39 23:07.67 1st 50+ Lenore Beaky 1st 40-4 4 100 meter dash Dan Elliott 23:12.81 Jim Skofield 14.1 Patrick Moriarty 23:19.97 2nd 30-34 1st 50+ Michael Heitner 14.8 Inger-Jo Berger 26:03.58 3rd 30-34 2nd 40-44 Greg Valerie 14.7 2nd 40-44 1.500 meter run Dave Pitches 5:14.20 Guy Zelenak 15.5 1st 40-44 1st 50+ Howard Kessler 5:20.46 4 x 400 meter relay 1st 35-39 Anchor: Candido Barroso 5:25.03 Bob Richert 4:22.6 2nd 35-39 1st 160+ George Waffle John Whooley 4:27.6 5:40.85 Dan Elliott 2nd 160+ 6:00.58 Patrick Moriarty 6:10.61 4 x 100 meter relay 1st 50+ Anchor: Inger-Jo Berger 7:28.56 56.6 Jim Skofield 1st 40-44 3rd 159Joyce Wendell 4 x 200m mixed sex relay 8:17.33 1st 50+ Anchor: 800 meter run George Waffle 2:32.8 Long jump Candido Barroso 2:22.59 1st 35-39 Bob Richert 16' 5.0" Andy Hickes 1st 35-39 2:25.79 1st 40-44 Jerry Mahle 15' 6.5" John Whooley 1st 40-44 2:36.98 3rd 30-34 Jim Skofield 12' 10.5" Guy Zelenak 1st 30-34 2:45.82 1st 50+ Patrick Moriarty 2:48.90 2nd 50+ Amy Risch 3:13.80 1st 18-24 Inger-Jo Berger 3:46.00 1st 40-44 9 �INTERNATIONAL FRONTRUNNERS TRACK & FIELD INVITATIONAL Downing Stadium, Randalls Island, New York October 9, 1988 10,000 meter run Men W. Fleming P. Beer R. Nelson D. Walker K. Millay R. McCormack B. Winkelmann J. Dobson J. Jones B. Peck J. Livingston J. Goodwin K. Shores L. Janko D. Allman Women J. Weckerly I. Berger 5,000 meter; :r;:un Men S. Rucker L. Lawrence B. Austin D. Bell P. Beer M. Wolford M. Mahoney B. LaPossie D. Pitches J. Carrasquillo M. Konefal L. Ludeking R. Lakshmanan w. Dolan D. Allman J. Maxwell D. Elliott L. Graham P. Moriarty B. Eggert Women s. Foster M. Estes L. Beaky I. Berger New York Denver Long Beach Toronto Boston New York Los Angeles Portland Chicago Long Beach New York New York Boston Boston San Francisco San Diego New York 37:17.42 37:47.41 38:29.37 39:42.84 39:59.24 40:06.65 41:53.28 42:09.69 42:24.53 42:30.57 42:32.76 44:07.75 48:11.57 48:15.57 48:39.57 48:57.77 49:32.52 Washington Washington Los Angeles New York Denver San Francisco San Francisco Toronto New York Washington Philadelphia Washington Boston New York San Francisco San Francisco New York Philadelphia New York Los Angeles New York Long Beach New York New York · 16:16.65 16:53.27 17:47.43 18:19.24 18:24.79 18:56.16 18:57.05 19:04.67 19:38.88 19:54.75 20:23.76 20:58.81 20:03.77 20:59.79 21:33.94 22:03.71 23:12.81 23:18.87 23:19.97 23:37.70 17:49.96 22:07.39 23:07.67 26:03.58 10 1st 1st 1st 2nd 3rd 30-34 35-39 40-44 35-39 35-39 1st 25-29 2nd 40-44 2nd 2nd 3rd 1st 1st 25-29 30-34 25-29 18-24 40-44 1st 1st 2nd 1st 1st 3rd 2nd 2nd 1st 3rd 18-24 30-34 30-34 25-29 35-39 30-34 18-24 25-29 40-44 25-29 2nd 35-39 3rd 35-39 1st 2nd 1st 1st 1st 2nd 50+ 40-44 30-34 25-29 40-44 40-44 �1,500 meter run Men J. Carrasquillo B. LaPossie D. Pitches R. Nelson H. Kessler c. Barroso L. Ludeking G. Waffle J. Jones D. Elliott P. Moriarty Women M. Estes I. Berger J. Wendell 800 meter run Men D. Stewart L. Lawrence B. Austin c. Barroso A. Hickes J. Whooley G. Zelenak p. Moriarty G. Hammet w. Ferranti Women L. Villarosa A. Risch I. Berger 400 meter run Men A. Burgess A. Brown D. Stewart p. Peacock R. Thoman J. Mahle B. Turner B. Richert J. Carrasquillo A. Stanback G. Scriber L. Boneau D. Elliott K. Millay P. Moriarty B. Morris Women L. Villarosa I. Berger 200 meter dash Men A. Brown A. Burgess R. Thoman P. Peacock A. Stanback B. Turner G. Valerie L. Boneau G. Zelenak Women M. Mitchell Washington Toronto New York Long Beach New York New York Washington New York Chicago New York New York Long Beach New York New York 5:02.45 5:08.57 5:14.20 5:18.73 5:20.46 5:25.03 5:40.56 5:40.85 5:41.11 6:00.58 6:10.61 5:52.73 7:28.56 8:17.33 Philadelphia Washington Los Angeles New York New York New York New York New York Boston Boston New York New York New York 2:12.70 2:13.11 2:20.28 2:22.59 2:25.79 2:36.98 2:45.82 2:48.90 2:50.94 2:53.81 2:42.00 3:13.80 3:46.00 Washington Washington Philadelphia Hoboken SF Track New York SF Track New York Washington Washington Philadelphia New York New York Boston New York Boston New York New York 50.0 50.0 55.1 55.3 57.0 59.0 59.1 1:01.6 1:02.2 1:04.9 1:08.0 1:09.0 1:10.4 1:10.7 1:13.2 1:13.7 1:11.8 1:46.5 1st 1st 2nd 3rd 1st 1st 2nd 2nd 1st 2nd 1st 1st 50+ 30-34 25-29 40-44 23.1 23.6 24.8 25.2 26.9 27.1 30.2 31.1 32.4 28.1 1st 1st 1st 2nd 2nd 1st 2nd 3rd 1st 1st 25-29 18-24 34-39 25-29 18-24 40-44 34-39 34-39 50+ 45-49 Washington Washington SF Track Hoboken Washington SF Track New York New York New York Warren Street 11 1st 2nd 1st 2nd 1st 2nd 3rd 25-29 25-29 40-44 40-44 35-39 35-39 35-39 3rd 25-29 1st 1st 1st 1st 50+ 25-29 40-44 50+ 1st 1st 2nd 1st 1st 3rd 1st 2nd 25-29 30-34 30-34 35-39 40-44 30-34 50+ 50+ 1st 25-29 1st 18-24 1st 40-44 18-24 25-29 25-29 25-29 35-39 40-44 40-44 35-39 1st 30-34 3rd 35-39 �100 meter dash A. Burgess Men Washington 11.7 A. Brown Washington 12.0 SF Track R. Thoman 12.1 B. Turner SF Track 12.4 c. Swann Washington 12.4 A. Stanback Washington 12.9 G. Scriber Philadelphia 13.5 J. Skofield New York 14 . 1 M Mahoney . San Francisco 14.5 H. Heitner New York 14 . 8 G. Valerie New York 14.7 G. Zelenak New York 15.5 Women J. Woodson New York 13.1 H. Hi tche 11 Warren Street 13.4 4 ~ 4QO m~te~; J::~le:t: Anchor: Men T. Borges Washington 4:06.2 R. Nelson West Coast 4:22.4 B. Richert New York 4:22.6 s. Rucker Washington 4:24.4 J. Whooley New York 4:27.6 D. Allman San Francisco 4:43.0 J. Luisi Boston 5:00.7 4 X lOO meter tela:t: Anchor: Men A. Brown Washington 48.0 R. Thoman Bicoastal 48.9 J. Skofield New York 56.6 A. Duvall Boston 58.7 B. Winkelmann Los Angeles 1:02.4 Women J. Woodson New York 1:04.6 M. Mitchell Bicoastal 1:12.4 4 X 200 metet mixed sex te la:t: Anchor: G. Scriber NY/Philly 1:58.5 R. Nelson West Coast 2:13.3 M. Hi tchell Boston/NY 2:20.8 G. Waffle New York 2:32.8 Long jumg Men J. Skofield New York 12' 10.5" B. Richert New York 16' 5.0" J. Mahle New York 15' 6.5" 12 1st 1st 1st 1st 2nd 3rd 1st 2nd 18-24 25-29 35-39 40-44 18-24 18-24 30-34 30-34 3rd 2nd 1st 1st 1st 30-34 40-44 50+ 25-29 45-49 1st 2nd 1st 3rd 2nd 159159160+ 159160+ 1st 1592nd 1593rd 1591st 1592nd 1591st 1592nd 1593rd 1591st 30-34 1st 35-39 1st 40-44 � 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, 1988 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. 9 No. 11, November 1988 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 1988 Document:Newsletters Year:1980s Year:1988 http://archives.frny.org/files/original/fa3819013f9eab8483eb58ae36b0038d.pdf 8a7faee6519b2871cb3ee99b288c2d5c PDF Text Text FRONT RUNNERS NY BOX 363, VILLAGE STATION, NEW YORK, NY 10014 Seotember 1988 FRONT RUNNERS NY NEWSLETTER AT A RECENT SATURDAY MORNING FUN RUN, a member of the club came up to me and asked, "Who ~ all these people?" While one might have expected such a question from a newcomer, in fact it was posed by a member who joined in the early '80's, and it served to point up an interesting phenomenon: with a membership currently hovering right under 500 due to a 20\ growth rate during the past eight months, there are a lot of new faces in the club. And the size of the turnouts for the fun runs can · be daunting--to newcomers and older members alike. Those of us who've been around for a few years and have made fast friends sometimes find it easier to hang out with them rather than extending ourselves a bit and including a new runner. But we should remember back to the time (before we became our present sleek, zippy, lycra-clad selves) when we were new in the club ... and how nice it was to be included by old-timers. By the same token, the newcomer shouldn't feel shy, but find ways to introduce her/himself to others. One of the best ways is to participate in club social activities; we've got an autumn scheduled chockablock full of places to go (Philadelphia) and things to do (Benefit Run and International FR Convention). So jump in with both feet! And if somebody asks you, "Who are all these people?", tell 'em, "Friends. Which ones haven't you met yet?" Good Running! Jim Skofield. THE SUNLIGHT RESTAURANT. Many of you know it . isn't easy to find a restaurant that can or will accept us in numbers and Let's respect their sweaty running gear. rules: Change only in the res t rooms, even if you do have your shorts under your clothing. DO NOT stretch on the premises and DO wear a shirt from the time you walk in to the time you leave. Management has discussed this with several indiv iduals, as well as with us as a Club. The last time they said if it continues they will not serve us. WE CAN NOT AFFORD TO LOSE THIS RESTAURANT. Socializing after the Vol. IX, No. 9 runs is a very important part of FRNY. Yes, the service is a little slow but one waiter goes off duty at 8 pm, thus leaving one for the back, one up front, one at the counter and one in the kitchen. Considering that 20-30 of us converge on them at once, we are handled smoothly. Let's cooperate with the . management and even thank them occasionally. Guy Zelenak. FINISH LINE--NYC MARATHON. Anyone who wishes to work at the finish line for the marathon on Sun. Nov. 6, please contact me at 718-278-8280 or see me at a run. This may sound early but there are two races you must work. The first one is the 25K Tune-Up on Sun. Sept. 25 and the second one is the Computer Run the Sunday before the marathon. Guy Zelenak. AUGUST BUSINESS MEETING. Front Runners filled the apartment of Hike McMahon and the August business David Sick for meeting. We heard from the various committees on upcoming events (continue reading the newsletter for details). Track and marathon classes are scheduled and Richard Walker presented a progress report ·on the International Frontrunners Convention and the Track and Field Invitational. According to Lenore Beaky, Donna Roberts has been working hard on the Benefit Run and presented a new list of beneficiary groups to put on the form. The Board approved this list at its last meeting. Upcoming races, social events and special runs were announced, as was the next family support group meeting. Along with the usual recitation of events were two discussions. The first concerned the use of the phrase "open to Front Runners and invited guests" on the Track It and Field Invitational application. was explained that the phrase "and invited guests" is -standard for invi tationals and was requested by the delegates at the , Frontrunners Convention last year . The other controversial issue was a request to sell the two singlets at cost. The explanation was to make them as cheap as 1 �possible so everyone could afford them. After considerable debate, the members present voted to sell the grey cotton singlet at cost. The next business meeting will be at Pat Kuharic's apartment: 530 E. 89 St. IK, 212-988-6181 on Wed. Sept. 14. The run will start from there at 7pm, and the meeting will start at 9pm. Leslie Minkler. this worthy cause. In addition, those of you .who wish to sponsor yourselves without asking for additional contributions, or who wish to contribute without running, are certainly welcome to do sol So start getting ready by asking friends, coworkers and relatives to sign on as sponsors and pledge a specific amount of money per mile that you run/walk/bike. Further details and a sponsor sheet will appear in the October newsletter. I also need people to help me with various tasks. Please give me a call at 718-857-2215. Thank you. Donna L. Roberts. UPCOMING EVENTS: RUNS AND RACES. 1. SPECIAL RUN: QUEENS FOR A DAY. Sun. Sept. 11--10.5, 5 or 3 miles. Meet at City Hall (Brooklyn Bridge) at lOam for the start of the 10.5 mile run. You say 10.5 is too much! How about !0:30am at the Tram (2 Ave & 60th)for your choice of 3 or 5 miles? The 10.5 will go across the Brooklyn Bridge and connect with mile 8 of the NYC Marathon. You will then follow the marathon course to mile 15 and then go 1 mile north of the 59th St. Bridge to my place. The 3 and 5 milers will start by crossing the 59th St. Bridge and run in Queens, also ending at my place. WE WILL NEED A CAR TO CARRY WATER AND BAGGAGE FOR THE LONG RUN. Please RSVP by Sept 8 and also let me know if you are starting from City Hall or the Tram. Call 718-278-8280 or see me at a run. Guy Zelenak. UPCOMING EVENTS: SOCIAL. 1. PHILADELPHIA, HERE I COME: LAST CALL. Our Philly weekend Sept. 16-18 may be sold out as this is written--at least the transportation and housing--but you can check with Patrick Barker or Paul Kelly if you are still interested in the Distance Run, or visiting with our Philly FR brothers/sisters. Please note that the bus departs 72 St. and CPW at 7pm, Sheridan Square at 7:30. 2. FAMILY SUPPORT. On Wed. Sept. 28 at 9prn there will be a family support meeting on the topic of alcoholism. This is a serious problem in the gay community. Our speaker will be an alcoholism counselor from Elmhurst State Hospital. The meeting will be at Jon Livingston's apartment at 53 West 94 St. 212-222-2478. Chris Frieman and Dan Elliott. 2. RACES OF THE MONTH: Sun. Sept. 18, lOam. Raisin Bran Women's Half Marathon, Central Park at E. 69 St. This is a points race. Sun. Sept. 25, 9:30am. NYC Marathon · Tune-Up, 25K (15.5 mi.), 90 St. and Fifth Ave. Three five mile loops of Central Park. This is a points race for men. 3. TOM WADDELL REMEMBRANCE AND RECEPTION. I know that the Club is well aware of my attempts, made in association with Team New York, to memorialize Torn Waddell and to bring attention to the .Gay Games which he created. A Memorial Run was envisioned and a Sports Banquet was planned. I am still confiden"t that these events will take place in preparation for Gay Games III. But for now, to begin the countdown to Celebration '90, Team New York is presenting a Torn Waddell Remembrance and Reception on Oct. 1 at 8pm at 145 Nassau St. #5E. Tom Cracovia is donating the use of his loft for a wonderful Saturday night social gathering that will include some special video presentations and remarks from our keynote speakers for the evening. Speaking will be Congressman Ted W~iss and Dick Schaap, .the ABC News sportscaster who did the wonderful stories on Tom for 20/20 Sports Illustrated, and who is and 3. FORT-TO-FORT. Front Runners will be travelling to the Fort-to-Fort race in upstate New York on October 2. The race is 18.5 very hilly miles and would make an excellent last long run before the NYC Marathon. For information, contact Debbie Bell 212-864-5153. Holly Zox. 4. SIXTH ANNUAL BENEFIT RUN. I am very excited about announcing our Sixth Annual Benefit Run, which is just around the corner. This run is designed to raise money for various organizations in our lesbian/gay community. We welcome all runners to join this special benefit, which will take place on Sat. Oct. 22, beginning at lOam at Tavern-on-the - Green in Central Park. For people not running, please feel free to WALK/BIKE and join 2 �presently completing a biography of Tom Waddell. (Dick recently won an Emmy for his 20/20 piece on Tom.) And we are especially thrilled that Sara Lewinstein will be with us to share reminiscences of Tom and of Gay Games I and II. Sara is the widow of Tom Waddell and the mother of their daughter Jessica, as well as the Vice President of San Francisco Arts and Athletics, the organizers of the first two Games. It promises to be a very exciting evening in which we'll not only look back upon and celebrate Tom's historic contribution to our community, but also look forward to Vancouver and anticipate coming together again in less than two years' time to keep Tom's dream alive. At the closing ceremonies of Gay Games II Tom said, "We are the teachers of the eighties, and we are on the move!" Please join us on October 1 and help take the next step toward Vancouver and beyond. For information call 212-732-3612. Brent Nicholson Earle. common this summer. Mileage? It is accumulative. Run early (before 7 am) or late. · Cut runs in half in extreme heat and do them twice a day--same distance and helps your "recovery" (important for a marathon). Water! Lots of water. Why7 Because they don't have beer fountains, that's why. Drink it, pour it over your head, neck and wrists. Get lots of rest. If you feel tired, back off. Save speed work for cooler weather. Build your base now and cut your mileage when you start speedwork. Long runs should be every other week, not every week. If you are doing 50 miles per week (preferably 60-70 if forty or wiser), 3 to 5 long runs of 18-24 miles could set you up for a comfortable marathon. Allow yourself 2 months to schedule them to avoid extreme heat. Lower mileage, speed work and long And don't be runs go well together. discouraged if you are training hard but not improving. With the same effort you ·will be amazed how much stronger and faster you will be when the heat spell 4. WOMEN'S RACE AND BRUNCH. The NY Woman's ends unless, of course, you ran your body Remember always, if it is not fun 4 Hiler will take place Sun. Oct. 2, lOam down. That is the ZEN at E. 68 St. and the East Drive in Central it is best left undone. of running. The accomplishment is in the Park, finishing near Tavern-on-the-Green. The goal is to participate. There will be a women's brunch after the process. athletic involvement is its own race, at Debbie White's, 165 W. 87 St. 11 Your reward. Thank God you can do. And be 212-873-6034. cool. Andy Curry. PLEASE WELCOME NEW FRNY MEMBERS: Malcolm Paul Long, Hark McElligott, Robert Kulka, CLIFF'S NOTES. QUES. Because of my work Mary E. Cox, Peter Jaegerman, Robert schedule, I usually get to run only in the Besides obvious weather Heiserman, Michael B. LaBorne, and Timothy evenings. considerations, are there any differences McCann. or advantages in running in the morning as ANS. The BE COOL. Damn, it's hot. Even I have to opposed to the evening? L.B. admit it and I love hot weather. As advantage in running in the evening is runners or joggers, we participate in that your body is more ready to run steady, planned, frequent (maybe even because you have been moving around all daily), disciplined a~hletics. We are day. However, in the morning, you have athletes and, as athletes, we are been sleeping and your muscles are not responsible for caring for our bodies. ready to perform, and you may become This is an extremely hot summer, probably injured if you undertake a run that is too the hottest of your life (not Guy's ambitious. In addition, sudden changes in life ... but I am talking in years, not activity (starting as well as stopping) millenia). Those of us training for a are extremely stressful; that is part of · marathon need mileage and long runs. "No the reason for warming up. QUES. I have pain, no gain" is for the S/H crowd. An been running for almost a year (now athlete's goal is to build up, not tear averaging 25 miles per week), and I would down. Run early, run late. Avoid the like to enter my first race. What is a heat, humidity, traffic and pollution of good first distance to race? H.C. ANS. midday. And watch out for the sun: it can Assuming that you have been running 25 do more damage than the heat. Heat miles per week for . at least a month, your stress-nausea, light-headedness, first race decision must be guided by your numbness, headache, chest pain, objective. For example, if you want to dehydration, diarrhea are uncommonly test your endurance, a longer race (6.2 to 3 �10 miles) is in order; if you want a basic measure of your performance, run a 5km, which is a common distance for new racers. Keep your pace at a level that allows you to enjoy the run; speed will come later. Cliff Pauling. better ever since. Frank was enticed by the freedom and independence of running. It is a sport in which he could improve at his own rate and run when and where he wanted. His first race was the Perrier lOK and he finished in an easy 43 minutes. In 1983, after he had already been running for 11 years, a friend told Frank about FRNY, suggested he fill out an application, and here he is! An incredibly fast master runner for FRNY, Frank is always in the lead pack. His fastest race was GAY PRIDE '88 with an outstanding time of 29:16. His Capitol Hill Classic race was 37:47 for a lOK-another PR for this running dynamo. His goal for the future is to do Boston. On Labor Day, Frank will be running the Montreal Marathon in order to meet that goal. His advice to new runners: get good shoes, stretch all the time and keep your weight down. If you're looking for strength, good form and machine-like steadiness, look to Frank Colon; you'll learn a lot. Leo Boneau. AN HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE: A ROCKY FIRST YEAR, PART 4. Attending the Oct. 29, 1980 meeting at Sue Foster's were Malcolm Robinson, Guy Zelenak, Ken Sehres, Ron Kirchem, Sue and me. We discussed the state of the Club and I agreed to host the annual meeting which we scheduled for Wed. Nov. 19, at which time we would officially open nominations for 1981. Ron agreed to run again for treasurer, Guy agreed to run for secretary, and I agreed to run for president. One concern that I had was that the small number of women in the Club might keep a woman from· being elected to an office. As the Club bylaws didn't say anything to forbid it, I thought that we could have 2 VPs, a Men's and a Women's. This would guarantee that there would always be at least one woman officer. I suggested it and it was agreed, with Sue and Malcolm agreeing to run. We also put together a list of members to serve on the various committees. Guy got the November newsletter articles together, which Ken typed, and we met at Tiffany's on Nov. 5 for th·e first official FRNY newsletter stuffing party. Included in the mailing was a flyer for the annual meeting, a letter from Malcolm recapping our first year and announcing he wouldn't be running for President, the schedule of runs and the newsletter, highlights of which included a plea for help in personing our booth at the Gay Market; the results of the first gay sponsored race, Gay Run in San Francisco, by the SFFRs, with FRNY represented by Bob Dubie placing 2nd overall and Malcolm Robinson placing lOth overall and first in the masters division; and the announcement by Tom Waddell, a member of the 1968 US Olympic team, of the first Gay Olympics to be held in San Francisco in 1982. The highlight of the race results section was the NYC Marathon, with 13 members taking part, led by the conga line of Kevin Mahony (3:01), Joel Ifcher (3:02), George Waffle (3:03) and Sue Foster (3:05). To be continued. Steve Gerben. RACER OF THE MONTH .•• MICKEY ZACUTO. In this summer of the never ending heat wave, weather records fall, horses fall, fish die by the millions, and even the flies are listless. Smoldering sand fills the lungs with every breath. Sludge mixes with the saltwater of the blood. The earth groans as it turns, the pot keeps boiling, and through it all, our recent Gay Pride Race Director Mickey Zacuto valiantly strides, ra1s1ng her weekly mileage to undreamed of highs as she prepares for her first marathon. · If you 1 d asked Mickey a year ago whether she was running the marathon, her answer would have been a resounding "NO!" At the beginning of her running career, March 11, 1983 to be exact, she said the same thing about running for ten minutes. Complaining about feeling tired at work, Mickey was directed by her lover, a doctor, to exercise. She joined a health club and was told to run ten minutes on a treadmill as part of her weight training. The treadmi 11 soon gave way to . the asphalt, the minutes to miles. Mickey turned to face the Summer Blahs 4 miler, her first race. She ran the race to meet the FR women and attend their brunch, and she's been racing and brunching with FR ever since. Inspired finally to give marathoning a try by Nickie Golden, who last year ran the NYC Marathon not to get a good time but to have a good time, and RACER OF THE MONTH ... FRANK COLON. The sport of running pulled Frank Colon's strings in 1972 and he's been getting 4 �also by the chance to race in her new age group, Mickey is glad to be increasing her She mileage, even in this torrid heat. says that keeping a training schedule has enabled her to find time for the extra miles she'd never been able to run before. Mickey uses techniques of visualization and positive thinking she learned from other Front Runner women. Describing herself as more of an earnest racer than a fast racer, Mickey is certainly proving her dedication this brutal summer. A big fan of Front Runner trips, Mickey says she may not make it to the marathon, but at least she'll have one heck of a Philadelphia Distance Run. Well, let's wish her one heck of a Philly and one heck of a marathon too. Holly Zox. coverage proved worth it, as the trio captured five second place trophies in the lOOt degrees trackside heat on the beautiful campus of Ursinus College. Brandon Laws turned in season's bests at 100 and 200 meters, Empire State Gamesbound Patrick Moriarty doubled at 800 and 1500 meters, and Bob Richert gutted out 3000 meters after setting an adult PR in his specialty, the long jump, finishing fourth in a strong field. Hard data in the race results section. Congratulations to our tri-state trackstersl Bob Richert. 2. FAMILY SUPPORT. A hearty group of Front Runners, who survived the Wednesday fun run, met with Hark Howard of the Community Health Project at Patrick Moriarty's on July 27th. The heat and humidity did more to dampen the number of attendees and the Italian pastries than the enthusiasm of those who listened to and participated in the discussion. Mark told of CHP's work at Bellevue Hospital and at the Community Center. We also discussed the various aspects of illness and wellness and the anxieties and realities of each. These meetings, usually held monthly, are open to all. We are happy to hear from anyone about topics of concern for future meetings. Chris Frieman & Dan Elliott. MARATHON RUNNING CLASSES: Preparing in the Short Run for the Long Run. If you plan on doing a marathon this fall, such as the five borough jaunt through NYC or the race in Washington, DC side by side with Marine boys and girls, coach Cliff Pauling has a set of classes for you. Beginning on Sept. 22 and continuing for seven consecutive Thursdays, Cliff will offer instruction that will complement your training while teaching you marathon racing strategy and mental toughness. The classes will begin promptly at 6:45pm at Tavern-on-the-Green in Central Park. Applications are included in this mailing. Pre-register for the classes before Sept. 22, as a minimum of ten applicants is needed for the classes to be held. Note: If you are planning on doing a mid-autumn marathon and wish to take these classes, Cliff advises that your weekly mileage by late September should be about 40-45 miles for novices and 50-55 for experienced If you adhere to these marathoners. guidelines you will be heading toward a successful marathon and you will be in fine shape to take the classes . For further information, cont~ct Cliff at 212at 718-965-9081. Joe 231-4592 or Joe Criscione. 3. FOUR-GY AT JONES BEACH. On Sun. Aug. 7 only four daring FR's show~d up for the Redux to Jones Beach. After a bit of indecision the promising sunny weather won out and off they went. Upon arriving at Jones Beach, Michael immediately pulled out his binoculars to check out the exotic, beautiful scenery along the Jones Beach coastline, while Larry settled in to put some color in his cheeks. Later that afternoon the unrecognizable Bob showed up bringing Chris, our escort, to make sure all of us got horne safely and off went the boys of summer into the sunset. Creighton Ko. EVENTS PAST. BUT FONDLY REMEMBERED: 1. PHILLY MASTERS TRACK MEET: HOT DAY + HOT RUNNERS = HOT TIMES. On July 16, three members of the Front Runners track team crossed the Garden State to suburban Philadelphia, jo1n1ng Senator Alan Cranston and over 100 other runners at the 14th Annual Philly Masters Outdoor Invitational. Hissing Olympic Trials TV 5 �RACE RESULTS AS OF AUGUST 15. 1988 LONGBOAT RUN Toronto Island lOK May 29, 1988 Mike Tevlin ......... 37:43 RUN FOR LIFE GAY PRIDE RUN Toronto. Ontario lOK June 26. 1988 Mike Tevlin ......... 36:35 SUNSET CLASSIC Bloomfield. NJ 5 miles June 30. 1988 Donna Checkan ....... 36:05 CORPORATE CHALLENGE 12 Central Park 3.5 miles July 14. 1988 Manny Gonzalez ...... 23:08 Richard Walker •..... 23:55 Midge Maroni ...•.... 28:15 PHILADELPHIA MASTERS OUTDOOR INVITATIONAL Ursinus College Collegeville. PA July 16. 1988 Brandon Laws ........ :12.4 (2nd, ·30-34) Brandon Laws ........ :25.9 (2nd, 30-34) Patrick Moriarty •.. 2:38.9 (2nd, 55-59) Patrick Moriarty ... 5:32.5 (2nd, 55-59) 3000m Bob Richert ....... 11:55.5 . (2nd, 35-39) Long Jump Bob Richert .... *16'9 1/2" * Personal Record CATCH THE SUN Westfield. NJ 5 miles July 17. 1988 Marie Charlap ....... 34:05 Barbara Levitan ..... 35:30 Debbie Bell ......... 40:15 Lenore Beaky ........ 42:03 Alex Epstein ........ 42:-Mickey Zacuto ....... 47:06 Amy Risch ........... 47:18 Pat Kuharic ......... 48:05 Women's Open Team, 3rd pl MAC DEVELOPMENTAL MEET Randalls. Island July 20. 1988 Long Jump Bob Richert ....• 16'7 1/2" (1st, Open Men) BREAKFAST RUN Central Park July 20. 1988 4 miles Frank Daykin ........ 33:44 George Schlein .....• 33:46 2 miles Lenore Beaky .•..... ~17:23 FIESTA 5000 San Clemente. CA SK July 23. 1988 Tina Isselbacher .... 26:37 Jeff Singleton ...... 26:37 MERCEDES MILE QUALIFIER 12 Central Park 1 mile July 23. 1988 Scott Silbiger ...... *5:58 TITICUS RESERVOIR RACE Purdy. NY 7 miles July 24. 1988 Joe Criscione ....... 44:53 Neil Semer ........•. 46:25 Leo Boneau .......... 52:10 MEDIA CHALLENGE Central Park 3.5 miles July 28. 1988 Midge Maroni ....... *27:17 (1st, Women's Masters) August 11, 1988 Midge Maroni ........ 28:02 (1st, Women's Masters) 6 COCA COLA CLASSIC Central Park 2 miles July 31. 1988 Scott Silbiger ...... *13:03 Debbie White ......... 17:04 CORPORATE CHALLENGE 13 Central Park 3.5 miles August 4, 1988 Scott Silbiger ...... *24:46 MAC DEVELOPMENTAL MEET Randalls Island August 10. 1988 Long Jump Bob Richert ....... 16' 1/2" (3rd, Open Men) SUMMER SPEED RACE Prospect Park 3.5 miles August 10. 1988 Sandra Levine .....•. *24:48 ASBURY PARK 10K Asbury Park. NJ lOK August 13. 1988 Candido Barroso ...... 44:58 Sandra Levine ........ 46:27 John Whooley ........ l48:00 Ed Pyle .............. 50:01 I approximate - unofficial RESERVOIR RUN Central Park 3.5 miles August 14. 1988 Scott Silbiger .•.... *21:43 Lenore Beaky ......... 26:33 ROBERTO CLEMENTE STATE PARK RACE 10K August 14. 1988 Debbie White ......... 58:00 MAC DEVELOPMENTAL MEET Randalls Island August 17. 1988 lOOm Bob Richert .......... :13.2 400m Bob Richert ........... :63 (3rd, Open Men) �BODYOPTIONS. Lori Hackathorn of Bodyoptions is offering FRNY members 10% off the first 5 She can be reached at 212-869-2920 or 718-768-3531. Bodyoptions is a flexible visits. program designed for the individual to detect and then treat sources of stress. She is a NYS Licensed Massage Therapist with a B.S. in Biological Sciences and a sports Along with massage, a variety of techniques are used in the medicine background. program such as reflexology, gait evaluation, and applied kinesiology (A.K.). A.K. is Guy Zelenak. used primarily to detect food allergies. NYRRC automatically provides DEADLINE FOR RACE RESULTS is the 15th of each month. official times for their scored events. In all other cases, you must call or write in Give name, date, and location of event; your time; indicate personal to be listed. Race captains: Leo records, first time at distance, and if you are a racewalker. Boneau, 301 Fifth Avenue i4R, Brooklyn 11215 718-965-9081 and Holly Zox, 332 E. 4 st. #54, New York 10009 212-777-6834. THIS NEWSLETTER WAS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: Lenore Beaky, Editor; Guy Zelenak, Typesetting and Proofreading; George Schlein, Editing and Proofreading. GIVE ME YOUR HUDDLED ATHLETES YEARNING TO SLEEP. In just a few short weeks, Front · Runners from all over the U.S. and Canada will be descending on NY for the first ever If you can please house one, two, or more International Frontrunners Convention. athletes from Fri. Oct. 7 until Mon. Oct. 10, fill out the form below and return it to Amy Risch or John Whooley. Even if you are making your own arrangements with a visiting this form because we'll be compiling a directory of please complete athlete, participants attending the Convention. If filling out forms drives you crazy, call Amy As we match housing requests with hosts, we will call you to inform at 718-638-6470. you of the name and address of your visitor(s). INTERNATIONAL FRONTRUNNERS HOUSING--HOST FORM ______Yes, I will house visiting Front Runners for the Convention on October 7-10, 1988. Name: _________________________________________ ________________ Address: _________________________________________ _____________ Phone Numbers: (H) ___________________ (W) ________________________ I can house the following number of people ______________________ If you wish a particular member of a Front Runner club to stay with you, indicate his or her name and club: Club: ______________________ Name: We will make every attempt to house women with women and men with men, but should there be a shortage of hosts of one sex or the other, would you be willing to host athletes of the opposite sex? Yes No Please send this form to: Amy Risch, 97 st. Marks Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217; or Richard Walker, 95 Horatio St. 110M, · New York, NY 10014. Or give it to Amy, Richard, or John Whooley at any fun run. 7 � 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, 1988 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. 9 No. 9, September 1988 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 1988 Document:Newsletters Year:1980s Year:1988 http://archives.frny.org/files/original/a9bf2b23c8c1165826b9d3d03f9d6cda.pdf 7d82cad0f25d292d2f0ba2161db206f4 PDF Text Text .. FRONT RUNNE RS NY BOX 363, VILLAGE STATION, NEW YORK, NY 10014 July 1988 FRONT RUNNERS NY NEWSLETTER WELL, IT'S SUMMER. Time, you might think, to slack off to a post-Gay Pride Week schedule, kick off those party pumps, and relax. Not with those ever kinetic NYFR'sl A quick glance at the calendar and newsletter reveals a club as lively as a long tailed cat on a porch full of rocking chairs [Jim! I. In July, FRs will involve themselves in a myriad of running and racing activities from Jones Beach to Purdy, NY. Time to put those racing flats to the test of summertime competition. Choose your own conditions: hot; or hot and muggy. And that distant clicking sound you may keep hearing is not your chronograph, but the sound of the NYC Marathon's Seiko finish line button. About time for a few festive twenty mile training runs, no? Isn't aestivation ~? Good running! Jim Skofield. Vol. IX. No. 7 to color my fears of impending failure and disaster with rainbows and flowers. Mickey Zacuto. LAST CHANCE DIRECTORY CHECK (Deadline is positively July 10). Please check your directory for the spelling of your name and be sure that your address and phone numbers are correct. Also, if you were a member before Dec. 15, 1987 and aren't listed but now wish to be, please advise me of that fact. If you joined after Dec. 15, 1987 and checked "YES" to be listed, you will appear in the new directory to be sent out in August. You're not sure or have questions? Contact me right away. If I don't hear from you, I will assume everything is correct. Do you have a service you want to offer to your fellow members? If so, please talk to me SO' that it will appear in the Business Directory (in the back of the Membership Directory), which is FREE to members. Any businesses that would like to offer FRs a discount or special consideration are also listed free. Call me at 718-278-8280 or talk to me at a run. Guy Zelenak. GPR '88. By the time you read this, Gay Pride Run '88 will be just a memory. I hope that all of you, runners and volunteers, found it an enjoyable and satisfying experience, and that the mementos of the event--T-shirts , programs, ribbons--will bring fond recollections for years to come. Making GPR happen, while often hectic and anxiety-produci ng in the extreme, was also an enjoyable and satisfying experience, one that I truly recommend for next year to those devoted FRs who want to experience the joy and camaraderie of working in harmony to create for the club. To those who gave so selflessly of their time and energy in order to add all those special little touches, I offer a heartfelt thank you: Bob Brins, Lenore Beaky, Sandra Levine, Guy Zelenak, Jon Livingston, Joe Piliero, Pat Kuharic, Lee Abbey, George Schlein, Jim Hinter, Tom Cook, Patrick Barker, TJ Storch, Howard Kessler, Leslie Minkler, and Debbie White. And a toast to our Prez, Jim Skofield, who assisted not only in a million little ways, like hauling heavy packages and supplying a myriad of needed mate'rial, but was always there to lean on for advice and encouragement, and JUNE BUSINESS MEETING. The air conditioned comfort of the Gerben-Buckley residence was well appreciated by those who attended the June meeting. Many of the committee rLports covered last minute details for the GPR and other events of Gay Pride Week. Joe Criscione announced the formation of a coach committee (see below). Besides listing upcoming social events, Patrick Barker spoke about the financial problem created by members who back out of commitments to social events. Jim Skofield announced the appointment of Holly Zox as the new women's race captain. Dan Elliott announced the family support meeting for July (see below). Steve Gerben pushed the new warm weather running singlet. Richard Walker gave an update on the FR International Convention, and Bob Richert provided information on the summer track season. Finally, there is still a problem with people not paying cover 1 �and/or food charges at Jason's. Richard Walker volunteered to make signs to remind members of the fees. Please be conscientiou s and pay. The next board meeting will be held at noon on Sat. July 16 at Jason's. July's business meeting will be at 9pm on Wed. July 20 at Howard Kessler's, 253 W. 72 St. 11106 212-8730517. Leslie Minkler. 2. SPECIAL RUN IN JULY: A DAY AT THE BEACH, SUN. JULY 10. You can either cycle out to Jones Beach from Manhattan along with the members of Different Spokes, or take the LIRR out to Wantagh, and run to Jones Beach along the pedestrian path, for a distance of approx. 6 mi. For those taking the LIRR, meet at the Penn Station Information Booth at 8:30, after purchasing your ticket . The train leaves Penn Station at 8:38 and arrives in Wantagh at 9:25. One - way fare is $4. It is also possible to take the 8:38 from Penn Station to Freeport (arriving at 9:17) and then to take the bus to Jones Beach; the combination round trip fare for this is $8.50. OR you can do a long run --about 10 mi.--from Freeport to Jones Beach along Herrick Road; but be forewarned: the long run is rather grueling, and you should take a water bottle along. Groups will form on the train, according to members' desires. We will all assemble at the east end of the beach, in the gay section. Call Phil Botwinick at 718-441-0246 for information about time and meeting place for the bike ride. There will be a stopping point in Queens for those who want to join the bike contingent there. I'd like to extend a thank you to everyone who helped me with the barbeque by bringing additional items I didn't have the time to get. A special thank you to Guy for being the chef that day. The club really impressed my boyfriend's parents, and helped to show them how friendly New Yorkers can be. Phil Botwinick. UPCOMING EYENTS; SOCIAL 1. FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP. The next Family Support Group meeting will be held Wed. July 27, 9pm at Patrick Moriarty's, 160 W. 71 St. 16U 212-877-5548. A representati ve from the Community Health Project (CHP) will talk about the organizatio n's work, and will speak on "the worried well," dealing with anxiety and fear of illness. CHP co-hosted the holiday party with FRNY last year. Anyone interested in hearing about this great group is urged to mark his/her calendar and to notify either Chris Frieman 718-624-4883 or Dan Elliott 212-674-4033 in advance. Upcoming topics of discussion will include substance abuse and compulsive behavior, exploring (and exploding?) gay and lesbian myths, past works and works in progress of our FR writers, and Senior Action in a Gay Environment (SAGE). We are looking for convenient times and locations for these meetings. If you can help, please contact Chris or Dan. Dan Elliott. 2. THE PHILADELPHIA DISTANCE RUN! On Sept. 16-18. It's a wee bit early to call the dog (or cat) sitter, but it's probably a good idea to mark your calendar for this annual one-helluva -fun weekend. Stay tuned for details. P.S. The bus always fills up. Paul Kelly. UPCOMING EVENTS; RliNS AND RACES 1. RACES OF THE MONTH. Titicus Road Race, Sun. July 24 (note the new date!), 7 miles, at 9am in Purdy, NY, about an hour's drive north of NYC. Patrick and Leo are working on providing transportati on with a picnic to follow. Details will be announced once an official entry application is received. This will be a point race and a fun time. NYRRC Benefit Run, Sun. July 10, 4 miles, starting at !O:OOam in Central Park, 90 St. and Fifth Ave. Leo Boneau. 3. MAC SUMMER TRACK DEVELOPMENTAL MEETS are under way every Wednesday evening through Aug. 31 at 5:30pm at Randalls Island. These are low key meets with a $2 . entry fee for as many events as you want to run; they offer a rotating slate of events with a sprint, middle distanceJ and a longer race each week, as well as 2 field events. Meets through July 6 can be used as qualifiers for the Empire State Games in Syracuse August 5-6, open to all NY State residents, with masters 5-year age groups for those 30 and over. For more information on outdoor track meets and FR team practices, call Bob Richert 201-792-3768. Bob Richert. 4. LONG RUN TO JONES BEACH, AUG. 7. Break out the suntan lotion and beach blankets to join us for a trip to the beach. We'll be meeting at 8:30am at Penn Station's 2 �LIRR Informatio n Booth. Pick up your round trip ticket to Jones Beach beforehan d. For the daring, we'll have an 11 mile run from Freeport Station, or 6 miles from Merrick Station to the beach. For more informatio n, call Patrick 212787-6265 or Paul 212-254-9740. two years we will be coordinat ing things like the team uniforms, charter travel to Vancouver, fundraise rs, and the possibili ty of making a bid for the Games to be held in NYC in 1994. Many of you attended our first reunion on May 6. On October 1, 1988 the first New York Tom Waddell Memorial Sports Banquet will be held to raise money for Vancouver and for TEAM NY. Dick Schaap, the ABC correspon dent, and Sara Lewenstei n, Tom's wife, will be guest speakers. Mr. Schaap wrote the book Instant Replay and did the 20/20 segment on Tom Waddell shortly before he died. He is currently doing research for a book on Tom's life to be published in the fall. Anyone who wishes to get involved with the organizat ion of TEAM NY and/or the Memorial Banquet should contact Tom Cracovia 212-732-3612, Alexandra Epstein 718-436-7232, or Brent Nicholson Earle 212-580-7668. Both of these endeavors are in need of volunteer s. Tom Cracovia. 5. ASBURY PARK, N.J. 10K ROAD RACE ON AUG. 14. Depending on interest, this will be a day trip or an overnight er. For more informatio n, call Leo 718-965-9081 or Patrick 212-787-6265. 6. MONTREAL MARATHON, SEPT. 4. If you'd like to fit in just one more foreign city marathon before the end of the year, this race is for you. Easy training in July and August, quick plane ride, beautiful , flat, stimulatin g course with an almost guarantee d PR. For more informatio n, call Paul 212-254-9740. 7. GAY GAMES III: CELEBRATION '90. It is a little over two years to Gay Games III in Vancouver. In 1986 TEAM NEW YORK consisted of 188 athletes with over 50 Front Runners competing in track & field, triathlon and the marathon. Those of you who attended Gay Games II know the extraordi nary feeling that gripped all of us during our ·stay in San Francisco . Over 3000 athletes, primarily lesbian and gay men, marched joyously into Kezar Stadium in what was a love affair between athletes and spectator s. It was thrilling ! I remember Rita Mae Brown asking all of us, "Remember when you thought you were the only one?" I remember Tom Waddell pointing out that there are probably 400,000,000 (Yes, 400 million) lesbians and gay men in the world. And I remember him competing in and winning the javelin even though he was sick with AIDS. There were so many poignant moments. Gay Games was founded by the late Dr. Tom Waddell, who died in August of 1987. Over 6000 athletes are expected in Vancouver on August 4-11, 1990, in what will be one of the largest sports events in the world. Sports will include basketbal l, bowling, volleybal l, soccer, triathlon , cycling, wrestling , powerlift ing, billiards , racquetba ll, tennis, golf, swimming and diving, track & field, softball, marathon, physique, touch football, squash, badminton, martial arts, and equestria n. I expect Front Runners NY will send over 100 athletes to Vancouver; all of TEAM NY will number more than 300. Over the next' WELCOMES TO HOLLY! Please join me in welcoming Holly Zox as women's race captain, and continue to support her by participa ting in upcoming races! Judy Spina. On behalf of all the male runners, I would like to extend a warm welcome to Holly. The two of us are already making plans for the second half of '88 and we hope you will continue to support us and the team effort. Please feel free to ask either of us any questions about racing. Leo Boneau. Along with men's race captain Leo Boneau, it will be Holly's formidabl e task to keep tabs on all the comings and goings, racewise, of the club's multitale nted membership. Holly may be reached at 212-777-6834. Decided to challenge Yiannis Kouris to a wee 1000miler? Remember that Holly and Leo will need to know your finishing time by the 15th of the month, so plan to finish according ly. Or drop out at mile 578 with cramps and tell everyone that it was a "bad month." Report those results! Jim Skofield. CLIFF'S NOTES. QUES. How can one tell ordinary stiffness from a real injury? A.H. ANS. Ordinary muscle stiffness is usually a minor injury, assuming you have been exercisin g. If you experienc e stiffness when you have not been exercisin g, rest and a less vigorous program is in order. Usually, a joint that becomes stiff for no apparent reason 3 �or after unusual movement (twist, extension , excessive force) is an injury, and should be assessed by a professio nal. Since it is difficult to make an assessmen t of the seriousne ss of an lnJury, professio nal help should be sought when there is some question, or when swelling, discolora tion or limited range of motion occurs. Otherwise the "RICE" technique should be used in the short term. RICE = &est, lee, ~ompression, (levation . QUES. I've been working out with free weights at least twice a week, and have cut back on my running to 2-3 times a week. What is an "ideal" balance between these two types of training? R.R. ANS. A good balance depends on your goal and level of strength. Devoting twentyfive percent of the exercise week to weight training is a good place to start; that is, one or two days out of the six. But weight work should be considere d a hard day in your hard-easy routine, and should not be done on a day when you run. Free weights are generally better than machines unless you are using one of the more sophistic ated machines that provides a varying level of resistanc e through the range of motion in accordanc e with your performan ce. You should not increase weights and repetition s simultane ously. Cliff Pauling. Davidson Garrett. And welcome back to renewing former FRs, Diane S. Westerbac k, Donald Hall, Charlene Bennett, Rona Holub, and Chuck Kates. WOULD YOU LIKE TO GET YOUR POSTERIOR PINCHED? One good way would be by wearing FRNY running tights which made their debut last winter. These flashy numbers, in our racing colors of gray, black and magenta, are sold out, but will be available again in the fall. Available now, however, is our new summer racing singlet, a nylon and wick-ligh t cotton/po ly blend in men's and women's styles, just right for hot weather running. So see me or Lisa Davis at a fun run for these or other running gear items. Steve Gerben. AN HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE: A ROCKY FIRST YEAR, PART 2. On April 16, 1980, FRNY held a social and business meeting at a church on W. 14 St. Among the issues raised was the problem of trying to keep the group together during the runs. Some members felt that everyone should run together as a group. Others felt that it wasn't fair to ask everyone to run at the slowest runner's pace. It was decided that the group would break up according to pace, but that one member would run with the slower runners. Also discussed was the importanc e of making sure that new runners were not left alone; steps to increase women's membership and participa tion; and the publicatio n of a monthly newslette r and a Club membership directory . In Hay, the first Club newslette r was published ; the lead announcement told of a party, entitled Saturday' s Sumptuous Supper Social, at the home of Chuck Nesbitt on June 7. Also included were announcements of a Beginning Runners Clinic to be conducted at the Saturday runs; the imminent mailing of the first FRNY Membership . Directory ; the availabil ity of Club T-shirts; a listing of race results; and the schedule of Saturday runs. The runs were continuin g to attract about 10-15 runners, and members were represent ing the Club at various races, with 6 of us at the LI Marathon, led by Bob Dubie's 2:54 finish. We also had our first couple in the Trevira Twosome, Harj Conn and Ron Kirchem. And joining the Club in Hay was a young woman, barely out of diapers, who would also come to play a large role in it~ developme nt--Sue Foster. In June, the second newslette r was published , with COACH COMMITTEE TO BE CALLED TO ORDER. The current provision s under which Cliff Pauling serves as the coach for FRNY expire on Sept. 30, 1988. At that time, a new agreement with Cliff will have to be establishe d in order for him to continue to serve as team coach. To help determine what condition s wi 11 be offered Cliff .t o continue being our coach, a special committee will be convened to decide our coach1ng interests . If you have construct ive input to give, contact Joe Criscione at 718-965-9081 and you will be considere d as a possible candidate for the committee . The committee will meet on Sat. July 23 at Jason's, after our morning brunch, and it will probably be limited to five or six members. However, all expressio ns of interest are appreciat ed. Thanks! Joe Criscione . PLEASE WELCOME NEW FRNY MEMBERS: Denis O'Sulliva n, Erika Grace, Lynn Luzzi, Ed Ross, Gregory Grank, Dick Sabol, Lewis F. Thomas, Saundra S. Sparks, George Sansoucy, Randy Killian, Nan Buzard, Ron Haefka, Susan Ziering, John Protos and 4 �t.. . ' Michael Cooper as Editor. Announced by Social Chairperson John Killacky was a trip to Belmont Park for a day at the races. By this time, the runs were being held in Central Park, Riverside Park, and the downtown West Side Highway. By the end of June, the Club had grown to 51 members. However, President Malcolm Robinson's increasingly busy work and travel schedule was keeping him from attending the runs, and VP Bob Dubie was busy with moving to and renovating a new apartment. No newsletters were sent out in July, August or September, although Kevin Mahony sent out the schedule of runs. And because no advertising flyers had been placed around town, only 2 new members joined during this time. Turnout at the runs was also beginning to drop, with only 5 or 6 members at some of the runs. It was felt that the Club was starting to fall apart because of the lack of leadership. Some of us decided that something had to be done to salvage the situation. A meeting was called for Friday, Oct. 3 at Bagel And... on Christopher St. to discuss the future of the Club. Attending were Guy Zelenak, Sue Foster, Bob Dubie, Kathy Mcintyre from NYRRC, and myself. Bob, saying that he could no longer handle the administrative affairs of the Club, handed over all of his records and left the meeting. The rest of us decided that Guy would mail out the schedule of runs, which was 3 weeks late, and get the newsletter information to Michael Cooper, so he could type it up. We decided to try to keep things going until new elections could be scheduled. Guy agreed to take over the administrative work, and we left feeling that we had staved off imminent collapse. Highlighted in the October newsletter were announcements of a Pre-Marathon Carboloading Dinner at Villa Eda; a Halloween pot luck party at Chuck Nesbitt's; our taking a Booth at the Gay Market; a visit over the past Labor Day weekend by the President and VP of the SFFRs (which was about 4 years old and had over 200 members); and the announcement of a FRNY general meeting and election to be held on October 29. To be continued. Steve Gerben. ahead of the pack as well. One of the fastest Front Runners, Bill has been working very hard to meet his goal of 30 minutes flat in the Gay Pride Run. The debonair Mr. Fleming, originally from Seattle, started running in college to serve as a form of meditation and solitude. He also thought it was a good way to survey the beautiful countryside. The ~YC Marathon in 1984 was a mere jaunt in a finish of 3:36. He considers this as his worst race thus far because of the heat and humidity that year. Bill didn't even start serious racing until last year's Perrier. Bill joined FR's "to meet cute guys and friendly lesbians"--just kidding, it was really because he needed motivation after years of solitude and isolation in the sport. He likes the group support that FR's gives him, the maneuvering of his teammates during races, and the dishing that goes on postrace. He considers JOlnlng FR one of his best training tools for racing. Neither books, gurus nor specific food habits guide this 6'1" blue-eyed gem. His training routine consists of runs everyday with a long run on the weekend. Totally incapacitated from 1985-86 due to a disc problem, Bill met a doctor who taught him how to talk himself out of the illness, the extreme pain and an operation, and start on the road to recovery. Marathon training is nothing compared to the back problems. As good as new and as fast as ever, this man understands the saying, "It takes a lot of energy to be in pain." Montreal, here he comes: cheerio, chaps! Leo Boneau. RACER OF THE MONTH ••. MARVELOUS MIDGE MARONI. Her first Gay Pride Race was in 1982, and 5 years later she did the same race 10 minutes faster! Midge Maroni has incredible strength, dogged determination and stubbornness every club member should admire. A masters racer w~o started running only 6 years ago, Midge has continued to slowly chip away at her race times. Indulging those fleet feet in nothing but Saucony shoes, Midge took a chance with Nike a few weeks ago. Well, forget itt She's back with Saucony and selling the size 8 Nikes (anyone interested?). Celebrating the shoes that her feet love, Midge did 3 races in 8 days (doesn't she ever stop?)! One of her best races was this year's Trevira Twosome in 1:25:20, and she just broke 8-minute miles in the Gatta Have Park 5K (Hurray!). Although her NYC Marathon time last year RACER OF THE MONTH .•. CARY GRANT, I MEAN BILL FLEMING. If you're looking for a racer with class, style and an air of sophistication, you've found him in Bill Fleming. This man could do PR's in a tuxedo and not only look great but · be way 5 �' ' was quite respectable- -4:46--Midg e had terrible stomach cramps; her stubbornnes s paid off, "but what a terrible time." Mostly a vegetarian, Ms. Maroni loves her pasta. Sister Marian Irvine--the 51 year old nun, former smoker and fatty who qualified for the 1984 Olympic Marathon Trials--is Midge's role model. A double medal winner for the 10 roller in January and the women's masters team at the Tappan Zee lOK, Midge is extremely fond of FRNY and the support we give each other; the cheering club members add so much oomph to her races and she's quite proud to be recognized in her racing singlet. To other women in the club, and I quote: "Master runner Midge Maroni is sneaking up." Leo Boneau. swim in the lakes in wetsuits; play tennis on Saturday nights; meet Sunday morning for (yet another) Fun Breakfast; then hike around the Cascades and Olympics all day. Cycle to work and take their bikes on the ferries to the islands on Puget Sound. Everyone is warm, helpful, friendly and relaxed. And such great complexions . Love, Tom Nobles. 3. PRIDE AND JOY. On the weekend of June 10 a number of FRNY siblings found our way to our newly established Boston running family. In only four months from the time that they formally re-establish ed themselves as a running organization , they somehow engineered a club running schedule, found a meeting place (with showers), started a newsletter, managed a EYENTS PAST. BUT FONPLX REHEHBEREP: group trip to DC (where we met them for the first time), registered as a Gay 1. JERSEY SHORE MINI MINI MARATHON. In Boston organization to have a place in Manhattan on April 24, it was cold and Boston's first Gay Pride March, foggy, but when we arrived in NJ the orchestrated a weekend for out-of-town temperature was on the rise--not a good members which included housing, a Bar-B-Q, sign for the NJ Waterfront Marathon. Once and a first Gay Pride Race. We were we had all gathered at Bob Nelson's, and witness to this and we were impressed, as maps and directions were distributed , we we read about the difficult and were off to Liberty Park to see the pre- complicated birth of our own club in marathon excitement. What a day to run: Steve's account. We who attended the the wind was a gale and humidity was high, "Boston Weekend" were warmed by the but neither dark of night nor the gales of gaiety, energy and speed projected by our the NJ Waterfront could stop the FRs. A newest family members in so short a time. few times we turned when we should have The Pride March on Saturday wound up on gone gaily forward, but a cute policeman the Commons, where a rally was held. That reading a muscle magazine (or was he?) evening the Bar-B-O was artfully hosted soon set us on the right track. David, and executed (in the best of taste, Neil and Frank got into the mini m1n1 naturally) by Boston FR members. The spirit and completed 8+ miles, while the entire Boston gay and lesbian community rest of us, eager to sample Bob's fa-a- showed up at a place called the Cyclorama, abulous brunch, did 5. Frank almost got sort of an oversized Saint where a dance totalled by a car on, of all places, Vroom was held. We all drank plenty of water st. Bob tantalized our taste buds with (Cliff) and woke up with energy to spare fruit, buns, and quiche. Drew Penkala. for the race. More FRNY members arrived the day of the event. The weather was hot 2. POSTCARD FROM SEATTLE (Back by popular at the 11:00 start of the race but the demandi--Okay, so I begged to do one course was flat as we ran along the more): A big hello from Seattle on this beautiful Charles River. FRNY took home 6 rainy Memorial Day weekend. First off, my awards lsee Race Results]. Finally, there complexion has never been lovelier. Being was a wonderful brunch and a fond farewell in Seattle is like getting a nonstop till they visit us in two weeks for our facial. Came here to see theater. Saw own Gay Pride. Howard Kessler. prima Sondheim and more. Cried. Fun Ran with Seattle FR men and women and dogs. THIS NEWSLETTER WAS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: Yes, it's true, there are Seattle FR dogs Lenore Beaky, Editor; Guy Zelenak, on the Fun Runs. Had Fun Breakfast with a Typesetting and Proofreading ; George dozen Seattle FR men. Seattle FR women Schlein, Editing and Proofreading . Fun Breakfast separately elsewhere. [Alex and Holly can tell us about that after July 4th.] They all do a zillion sports: 6 .., �,. .. RACE RESULTS AS OF June 15, 1988. CORRECTION: TREVIRA TWOSOME Central Park 10 miles April 16 19 88 Neil Semer ......... 1:11:33 I BROAQ STREET RUN Philadelp hia 10 miles Hav 6~ 1988 TJ Storch •.••••.••. 1:13:56 YOU GOTTA HAVE PARK Central Park 3.1 miles Hay 14, 1988 Mickey Aguilera ..•..• l7:45 Joe Criscione ........ 18:38 Desmond Groarke •.... +20:33 Rick Reece •••••.•••• . 20:41 Frank Daykin ......... 22:10 Alex Epstein •••••••• +22:42 Midge Maroni. ........ 24:44 Denise Cuttita ••••••• 28:09 YOU GOTTA HAVE PARK Prosoect Park 3.35 miles Hay 14, 1988 Scott Silbiger •••••.• 23:58 OTTAWA, ONTABIO Canada 26.2 miles Hay 15, 1988 Jerry Smith .••••.•• 3:57:00 (3rd marathon of 1988) BAY TO BREAJ{ERS San Francisco lOK Hay 15 1988 Debbie Pastrich ..•• 1:09:00 Ron Kirchem ...•...• 1:14:00 I LICKETY SPLITZ HOBOKEN 5 MILER Hoboken, NJ Hay 21, 1988 (1 miler) Bob Richert .••. .• •••.• 5:28 (5 miler) Bob Richert .......... 34:40 SPRING CHOICE FLUSHING SK Central Park 2 miles Queens, NY 5K Hay 22, 1988 June 10, 1988 Sandra Levine ...... . *13:47 Hickey Aguilera ...... 17:10 (3rd, 30-39) RIVERDALE RAMBLE Riverdale , NY 10K SOMMER BIRKEN Hay 22, 1988 Rena, Norway 28K June 12, 1988 Open Team Inger-Jo Berger .... 2:58:21 Hickey Aguilera •••••• 38:59 (1st, 35-44) Joe Criscione ........ 40:04 Hanny Gonzalez .•••.•• 40:36 BOSTON GAY PRIDE RUN Bill Fleming ......... 40:37 Boston, HA Neil Semer ••••••.••• • 40:40 June 12, 1988 David Sick ...•.•••.. • 43:10 5 miles Leo Boneau ....••.•.. . 44:26 Patrick Barker ...... *28:22 Desmond Groarke •••••• 45:13 (2nd overall) Dan Joraanstad •..••.. 46:45 Neil Semer .•........ *31:39 Dan Elliott •......•.. 48:32 Bob McCormack ........ 32: 42 Brent N. Earle ••.•.•. 34:14 Masters Team Howard Kessler ....... 34:17 Harty King •••••••••• • 39:58 John Brandeau •••...•. 35:08 Dave Pitches ......... 43:13 Jon Livingston ....... 36:10 Andrew Khoo •••••••••• 44:16 John Whooley ••••..••• 36:10 Rick Reece •........• . 44:23 Greg Valerie ........ *41: 51 Drew Penkala ......•.. 47:00 Hickey Zacuto ........ 44:50 Patrick Horiarty •••.• 47:15 (1st, 40+) Jon Livingston .••.••• 47:54 TJ Storch •••.••.•.• .• 48:02 2 miles George Schlefn ...•... 51:50 Kyle Davis .......... . 11:43 (1st overall) AHNUAL RUN FOR ARTHRITIS Andy Hickes •.•...... *12: 14 Houston, TX 5K (2nd overall & May 26, 1988 1st, 40+) Lee Abbey .......... .. 22:04 Joe Gallagher ........ 14:12 Bob Wassman •..••..••• 15:23 RIPGEWQOP RUN Pat Kuharic .......... 15:30 Ridgewood, NJ 10K (3rd, overall) Hay 30, 1988 Patrick Barker ••.••. *35:18 QUEENS BIATHLON Harty King .......... . 38:05 Alley Pond Park, NY John Delves ..••••.••• 38:07 Hay 15, 19b8 Neil Semer .......... *39:20 3mi run-20ml blke-3ml run Paul Hatwiow ••••.•.•• 41:34 Marty Perl ••.•.••. *1:41:12 Dan Joraanstad ...... *42:13 Steve Yeary ••••••••.• 46:37 DET NORSKE FJELLMAHATON George Schlein ... ~ ... 48:36 Beitostple n, Norway June 4~ 1988 26.2 miles * = personal best Inger-Jo Berger .... 4:11:31 +=1st time at distance (2nd, 40-44) DEADLINE FOR RACE RESULTS is the 15th of each month. NYRRC automatic ally provides official times for their scored events. In all other cases, you must call or write in to be listed. Give name, date, and location of event; your time; indicate personal records, first time at distance, and if you are a racewalke r. Race captains: Leo Boneau, 301 Fifth Avenue 14R, Brooklyn 11215 718-965-9081 and Holly Zox, 332 E. 4 St. #54, New York 10009 212-777-6834. 7 � 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, 1988 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. 9 No. 7, July 1988 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 1988 Document:Newsletters Year:1980s Year:1988 http://archives.frny.org/files/original/e69ce289ce9c3c457841423a6341a3b2.pdf a85c5015b4b8bc3caa394fd3cffa03a7 PDF Text Text FRONT RUNN ERS NY BOX 363, VILLAGE STATION, NEW YORK, NY 10014 FRONT RUNNERS NY NEWSLETTER December 1988 Here is mine •.. and rhyme inept, it's A sonnet is a love song. scansion bad with true, but with a merry vow to each of you: the sentiments expressed are genuine. It was fine I love you and I thank you. to be your president. So much to dol And such good friends to help me see it through! The year's end seems a sudden finish-line . To those who follow: may your terms all be as joyful as mine was, and full of smiles; run strong and proud (the race is to the free); wear · friendship as a skin; ~sweat the files. These are the me: the love; the miles. things I'll carry home with laughter; and the endless Good running! Jim Skofleld A small group NOVEMBER BUSINESS MEETING. Steve Gerben's and of NYFRs convened at Bob Buckley's apartment in the Village for It was the November business meeting. short and sweet, with a quick run-through By the time you read of the committees. this, the first Coach Committee meeting to select a new coach will be history. The second meeting is scheduled for Dec. 10 Joe Criscione also reported (see below). on the bag watch at the Sunlight: a gift certificate ($25 from Super Runners) will be given to the person who watched most Concerning the Benefit often in 1988. Run, some checks are coming in--how about Get checks to Jim the rest of them? Leo Boneau indicated that Hinter soon. race captains need to hear from you if you would like to nominate racers for NYRRC Steve Gerben announced that the awards. running tights and long sleeved shirts are being reordered for the upcoming running And last but not least, Steve season. Yeary informed us that the FRNY books look good; corporate crime has not hit us yet. Other announcements included refunds for Vol. IX. No. 12 be will trip--all Philadelphi a the reimbursed for the extra money which was However, those who cancelled paid out. and found no replacement s will get only Volunteers are needed that amount back. to run with handicapped runners in the Challenge lOK--see details in the November newsletter, and call Dick Traum 212-967A one year membership in FRNY was 9300. donated as part of the auctioning off of a "New York Tree" in the Night of 100 Trees; the Community go to money will the Initiative, a group which does Research privately supported research into AIDS. Give Board members your suggestions for groups who should share in our other Voting for Club contributio n. annual the until place will take officers December business meeting, when ballots will be counted and results announced. The next board meeting will be Sat. Dec. The annual at Jason's. 17 at noon business meeting will be held on Wed. Dec. 21 at 9pm at the Community Center, 208 W. 13 St. after a Village run. Don't forget to votel Leslie Minkler. CANDIDATES' STATEMENTS PRESIDENT I have been a member of LENORE BEAKY. During those Front Runners since 1983. five years, I have served twice as a member of the Board of Directors, I have edited our newsletter for two years, and I was the Assistant Race Director for Gay During this time I have Pride Run '88. as our club has grown in numbers, watched the scope of its activities has broadened, and our visibility in the lesbian and gay At the same community has increased. our sense of community time, we have kept and caring, the qualities which have made us, as an organizatio n, so successful in I retaining members. and attracting to grow, and to believe we must continue several in our force vital a be want to continue to broaden communities. I the base of active participatio n among all 1 �our members. It's hard for me to overstate the importance that Front Runners has had in my life, both as a runner and as a lesbian. With anxiety and enthusiasm, I ask for your support now-and for the next year--for my candidacy. personal life and added strength to my running. I've delighted in the glorious pain of training sid~ by side with other FRs for the NYC Marathon and I've enjoyed the camaraderie of our Saturday and Wednesday group runs. Presently, I am serving as Men's Vice President. FRNY presents a positive, healthy statement of I am our lesbian and gay community. committed to our continued growth as a respected running club and concerned, like to continue as Men's Vice would President. HARTY KING. Mudslinging and electioneering go hand in hand, or so it seems. I have no presidential campaign portraits to offer, nor visual symbols, slogans or music. I am not an ACLU card carrying member like my opponent; nor am I However, a a tenured employee of CUNY. recent endorsement best describes my enthusiasm for running and Front Runners NY: "The Pride and Joy of Front Runners Marty is our Master Men's Circuit. Diehard Marathoner, now having qualified for his sixth Boston Marathon in '89. Harty has garnered age group or team trophies in a host of events, most notably in five consecutive years at Gay Pride Run--FRNY Clinic 88." TREASURER AMY RISCH. It's hard to find the best reason I would like to be treasurer. Desire to serve the club, continue the warmth and spirit of our gathering, and the lure of handling money (even if it's not my own); all these come into play. I've gotten to work with many wonderful people as housing coordinator, and I'd like the prestige and glamour of being treasurer. Seriously, I'd appreciate your vote, and look forward to working with you. WOMEN'S VICE PRESIDENT LESLIE MINKLER. This · past year I have served FRNY as a director-at-large. This experience has given me an opportunity to get to know many of the members and to gain an understanding of how the club works. Most of all, I've enjoyed giving back some of what I have gotten from all of you: a sense of belonging; encouragement and support on and off the road; and friendship with both women and men. As Women's Vice President I would like to help the club to meet these needs for everyone, especially the women. As Women's VP I would represent all the FRNY women. In order to fulfill my duties, I would begin with a comprehensive survey of all women members about what they want from FRNY, how effective the club has been in fulfilling this, and what their suggestions are for improvement. Please don't hesitate to speak with me about my ideas as well as your concerns and suggestions. Thank you for your continued support. SECRETARY GUY ZELENAK. Eight years ago I asked for your votes as secretary, and here I am asking for the ninth time. Back then I said that I would run as long as you, the membership, wanted me in office. It was my pleasure working for the Club and its membership then, and still is today. THANK YOU for your votes of confidence over the past years and I hope you continue to give your support with your vote. DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE (Vote for two) LEE ABBEY. I have been a member of Front Runners since January 1980. Front Runners has been a central part of my life, providing for both physical and emotional well-being. I have enriched my life and made many friends because of Front Runners. As a club and as individuals, we serve as an example to our community and the larger community in which we live. For the last five years, I have been attending board meetings as an interested member. In this capacity, one can participate in the discussion but cannot vote. I would like the privilege of participating in a more official capacity. Over the last three MEN'S VICE PRESIDENT JOE CRISCIONE. I have been a member of Front Runners NY since 1983. In the past five years, I have seen the club grow to become a vital part of both the running and lesbian and gay community. Being a member of the FR family has enriched my 2 �years, I have maintained the Gay Pride Race mailing list which now contains some 2600 entries. For the last year, I have been coordinating the monthly mailings. I believe that I have the experience with and knowledge of the workings of Front Runners to effectively represent the interests of all Front Runners, both racers and non-racers. For these reasons, I am asking for your vote for director-atlarge. PATRICK BARKER. Front Runners has helped me grow over the past few years, and I would in return continue to help the club with its growth. Besides Marilyn always said it was I who reminded her of Jack Kennedy . PERRY MICHAEL BLOOMBERG. Approximately a year and a half ago, I joined Front Runners NY with a twofold agenda in mind: first, to improve my overall running skills, and secondly, to meet other gay men and lesbian runners. Almost immediately, I was so impressed with you and what the club had to offer that I -wanted to contribute more and become more active in the actual workings of the club. What better place to direct these feelings than to co-chair the membership committee? So there I was, a relatively new member, meeting and greeting all of you, trying to make many of you feel more comfortable and situated within our FR family (yes, we ARE family!). Now, I believe it is time for me to move on to the next step: representing you as a director-at-large. Therefore, I invite all of you--racers, runners, non-runners, marathoners, women, minorities, active, less active members and out-of-towners--to share your ideas, suggestions, and complaints with me by writing to me at 810 West 183 St. Apt lA, NY, NY 10033. You can also reach me by phone at 212-433-3694 days or 212-433-1914 evenings. I'm asking you to elect me as director-at-large and I promise to be YOUR voice on the Board. Win or lose, rest assured, I will continue running and doing my best for you. Front Runners and happily learned the Club welcomes runners of all abilities and ambitions. Since becoming a member, I've been proud to wear my Front Runner singlet, and have enjoyed the runningrelated social activities. I recall many races in which teammates would cheer me on--"Go, Front Runnerl"--even if they didn't know my name, and I remember the energy boost those cheers brought to my legs, lungs and heart. Stopping for water at the 24-mile mark of this year's NYC Marathon, once again I received that special Front Runner Zap--! call it FREAK, ~rant ~unner Knergy ~dds Kick--in the form of cheers and encouragement to "bring it home" with a "personal best." The cheers, the support we give one another, reflect the unique spirit of the Club--as a director-at-large, I hope to help nurture that spirit. Besides rece1v1ng support for my running "addiction," I've been enriched by the friendships of a wonderful group of men and women known as Front Runners New York. I accept the nomination for director-at-large in order to lend my support, energy, creativity and time to the entire Club. It is my hope to serve Front Runners through a fuller, formal involvement. Upcoming Events: Runs and Races. 1. RACE OF THE MONTH: The Challenge and Sun . Dec . 4, from 9-lOam at 69 St. and East Finish at Tavern on the Green. ~D.:::.e.:::.ce.=.mb=e~r=--..:W:...:=i:.:.n:.::t:-1:e.::.r..-=.S.:::.e:.r.:. ie~s=--....l::.:O~K, starts Drive. 2. RACE OF THE MONTH: December Winter Series 10 Miler, Sat. Dec. 10, 9:30am. Start and finish at 90 St. and Fifth Avenue. 3. SPECIAL RUN OF THE MONTH: A Return to Nadine's, Sun. Dec. 11 at Nadine's, 99 Bank St. in the Village. The 7-mile run starts at Nadine's at 10:45; a 3.5 miler begins at Columbus Circle at approx. 11:15am. For details see last month's newsletter. Please RSVP to Midge Maroni at 212-957-8351 by Dec. 7. 4. SPECIAL RUN OF THE MONTH: 'Tis the Week Before Christmas. The long run for December will find FR's in a festive holiday mood. It will happen on Dec. 18, so save your Xmas shopping for some other day. We will meet at lOam at the home of Ken Perry, 742 Union Street, Ground Floor. Frosty Brooklyn streets will greet us as MIDGE MARONI. After I ran my first race, Gay Pride '83, I hesitated to join Front Runners--! wondered how a "runner" finishing in 53:10 could "fit in" to a running club. Involvement with a gay and lesbian group appealed to me, but I was "insecure" as a "runner." After I became "hooked" on running, however, I joined 3 �we make our way down 4th Avenue, then splendid along Shore Road, for a panoramic view of New York Bay. Dress warmly as old man winter may well be blowing all along the way. We'll greet the Verrazano Bridge, then retrace our steps until we make it back to Ken's for a warm fire, a cup of good cheer, and a jolly brunch befitting Santa himself. Total distance is 12 miles. If you wish to celebrate at a shorter distance instead, a five mile run is also arranged. Meet at Ken's at llam. We will proceed up Union Street, past the Brooklyn Museum and Botanical Gardens, around Prospect Park, then head back to Ken's. We'll arrive just in time to offer season's greetings to those returning from the long run. Please call Ken Perry at 718-230-3674 if you plan on doing either the long or short run. Joe Criscione. ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY at Tracks, 539 19 St. I Sat. Dec. 17 at 8pm. $5 will buy you admission, one free drink, and hers d'oeuvres. See the flyer enclosed with this newsletter. 1. w. 2. NEW YORK CITY GAY MEN'S CHORUS at Carnegie Hall. Dec. 22 at 8pm. Come don your gay apparel and deck Carnegie Hall with fellow Front Runners to hear our own Gerry Burr sing us into the holiday spirit. Tickets are $22.50, and as always make checks payable to Front Runners. First come, first served. For :reservations or more info call Patrick 212-268-1716 o:r Paul 212-254-9740. Patrick Ba:rke:r. 3. FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP. The next meeting of the Family Suppo:rt Group will take place on Wed. Dec. 14 at 9pm after the run dinner at the Sunlight. B:rent and Nicholson Earle and a volunteer from the Quilt P:roject will speak. A location is needed for this event, so if you can help, please call Chris Frieman or Dan Elliott. 5. NEXT COACH COMMITTEE MEETING. On Sat. Dec. 10, after our group run and brunch, a follow-up meeting of the Coach Committee will be held at Jason's. At this meeting, we will continue a discussion of the issues raised at the November meeting on the hiring of a new coach. Status reports on advertising in running publications, applications for prospective candidates and other aspects of the selection process will be presented. All individuals who wish to have input on who is chosen as our new coach are urged to attend. So that there is continuity on the coach committee, those members who were present at the November meeting should make an extra effort to attend. Joe Criscione. 4. TUPPERWARE II (The Resealing). From the producer of Tupperware on West 72 St. (or, The Night the Bowl Burped), again starring Johanna Cacciatore. This was the o:riginal feature which raised the lid of consciousness of our community and brought out the realization that "It could happen to YOU." Howard Kessler will again hold the January business meeting/Tupperware sneak preview. Watch your next newsletter for further details. Advanced product catalogs are available upon request by contacting me at 212-873-0517. Howard Kessler. 6. INDOOR TRACK SEASON. The indoor season starts Dec. 4 and runs through Feb. 4. The MAC Masters Championship will be held on Feb. 4. The season will consist of a dozen meets for both Open and Masters men and women. They are held at local colleges in New York and New Jersey. If you are interested in participating or want information please call me at 201792-3768. Bob Richert. THANKS to the following for opening their doors to our out-of-town Front Runners running the NYC Marathon: Kevin Gillespie, Howard Kessler and Joel Ifcher. Guy Zelenak. PLEASE WELCOME NEW FRNY MEMBERS: William Barfus, Peter Logan, Jonathan Soard, Tom Brook, Josh Wayser, Robert P. Di Mauro, Michael Russ, Patricia Thomas and David T. Chollar. 7. SPECIAL RUN: BRING IN A NEW YEAR WITH A NEW PRESIDENT. Our fi:rst special run of the year will be held on Sun. Jan. 1 at 11am. Course and bag drop-off location TBA. You'll learn more on Dec. 21 at the business meeting. Stay tuned! AN HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE: A NEW BEGINNING. Having sorted out my ideas for the club, it was now time to get down to work. One of the first changes put into effect was dropping the East River fun Uocoming Events: Social. 4 �runs. Starting in Jan. 1981, the runs were moved to Central Park, starting either at Tavern on the Green or 90 St. and Fifth Ave. It was also felt that we should have a regular place to go for breakfast after the run, where we could also drop off a bag before the run. Jim Johnson suggested the Dakota on W. 72 St. It was perfect for our needs: they had a large unused dining room in the back which we had to ourselves. There was one large table, which could be added to if needed, so everyone could sit together. It was a great way to socialize and make announcements. The club had ended 1980 with 42 members, 10-20 of whom were In showing up for the Saturday runs . order to attract new members, we placed our running schedule in bars, health clubs, Y's, and so on, and listed our number with the Gay Switchboard. On Jan. 21, we had our first monthly business meeting. It drew a grand total of 4 Guy, Treasurer Ron Kirchem, people: Editor Michael Cooper and Newsletter myself. This was my first clue that we weren't going to be inundated with volunteers to do club work. Nevertheless, we discussed club business, including the results of the questionnaire and February newsletter articles, and set the date of the next business meeting for Wed. Feb. 18 at Michael Cooper's in Soho. Next Month: A New Beginning, Part 2. Steve Gerben. RACER OF THE MONTH: TINA ISSELBACHER is one of those glorious care-free racers who wakes up in the morning and decides it's time to do a marathon after devouring a gallon of Haagen-Dazs Rum Raisin: "I mean, why not? It's only 26 miles." Tina's first race was L'eggs in 1983, followed by the Hispanic Half which she dropped out of because of stomach cramps. Then came the NYC Marathon and Tina's courage to do this race with no training. Showing strength, stamina and determination, this dynamo from the Upper West Side finished with no problem. Her 1988 NYC Marathon time was 3:53, a PR by 45 minutes! She follows no training method or training guide. Her diet consists of carbos, champagne and ice cream. Of all her many races, Shelter Island in 1987 was her favorite. Running an evening race in the summer, she broke 50 minutes for a lOK (yeh)! Tina joined FRNY in February 1988 because "Central Park Track didn't want me"--just kidding! Tina was looking for a running club that was friendly instead of competitive. She liked the way FRs cheer their members during a race and the support they give each other during fun runs as well. Her goals for the upcoming months are to run a lOK in 45 minutes and do some biathlons. Always ready with a smile, good conversation and a PR, Tina will benefit those who run with her--she'll make your race! Leo Boneau. RACER OF THE MONTH: JEFF SINGLETON. In 1968, Jeff entered the running world as a high school freshman. He went all out and did 2 miles in 17:28--big deal! In his second year of high school racing he finished last in every one of 12 races. By his senior year, Jeff's best time for the open mile was 4:50 and for the 2 miler it was 10:47--now that was a big deal. Jeff's second running career started in 1977 with the Westchester Half in 1:18. His first marathon was NYC in 1983 and since then he has improved and achieved the fantastic time of 3:35:01 in 1988. He's always on the lookout for a good 10 mile race. He reads Runner's World and scours the NY Times for race results of the elite racers. Jeff doesn't follow any particular training schedule and his diet consists of "only what Tina feeds me" (that must be ice cream!). Jeff joined FRNY with Tina in February 1988. He was looking for a relaxed club of friendly people with competitive goals. He wanted to contribute to a team and wanted to find other racers of his own speed. He enjoys Of his many our support and enthusiasm. goals, one is completing a 10 mile race in an hour. A lot of biathlons and a myriad of marathons are also on his list. He is particularly grateful to share the sport of running with Tina and to be a part of the FRNY racing team. Leo Boneau. 'TIS THE SEASON. Yes, it's that time again for holiday gift giving, and what could make a better gift for that special person, or for yourself, than some FR running gear? We have a great selection to choose from, so see Lisa Davis or me at a Saturday fun run, or use the handy mail in this mailing. order form included Steve Gerben. Events Past. But Fondly Remembered: 1. THE NEW YORK MARATHON REHEARSAL. On Oct. 16, promptly after this writer's usual late arrival, a pack of hearty runners attacked the final 19.4 miles of 5 �30 of us, NYC Marathon course. the accompanied by Bob, our roving water stop, headed up 4th Avenue. Patrick exhorted us all to "speed up and look sharp" (or something like that}, but only Desmond ran off with him. Along Lafayette Avenue, we passed a trio of fellow runners with the Manny, same goal and route in mind. Barry, Paul, Paul, David, Neil, Dave, Joe and I caught up with our leaders at the first water stop, and were immediately left behind again. It was a great day for in Brooklyn and and traffic running, Not many of our Queens was very quiet. future supporters were out cheering for us, but the football game off Greenpoint Avenue drew a good crowd, some of whom wanted to know if we were "practicing" Near the (left, right, left, I guess}. 59th Street Bridge, we spotted Sue and Dave, Dave walking along the sidewalk . expecting that I knew what I was talking about when I told him that the support car would be near the bridge, was dressed in jeans, boots, a jacket, and carrying a duffel bag. I figured that was a suitable handicap for someone fast who JOlns in The car, with much with 13 miles to go. and water, really was there, needed everyone filled up for what was to be the last time. Across the bridge and up First I ran Manny and Sue, Dave, Avenue, Dave, having done 24 miles the together. day before, was doing a "fun" 19 miler. Sue seemed determined to make me feel like I was wearing combat boots by gliding without breathing or breaking a along Manny tried to make me feel better sweat. by pretending that 13 miles the day before was making his knee hurt. Going into the Bronx, Neil went by with a gutsy move, and David caught up with one of his patented A tactless group of mid-race surges. girls at Marcus Garvey Park asked "When's the Marathon?" Finding out that it wasn't weeks, one asked the three more for unanswerable: "Why're you running today?" We reeled in Neil as Central Park (ah, gentle Cat Hill} neared, but lost Manny. a in subtle phases are many There marathon, and I decided that Central Park would be a comfortable place to test the I practiced "getting a important ones. side" at the 9lst St. in my stitch drinking fountain, "hitting the wall" near the Metropolitan, "getting a cramp in my calf" down Cat Hill, and "dreaming about Milky Way candy bars" by the zoo. Paul, who caught me on 59th St., reminded me to also test out that most important end-of- strategy of "smiling for the the-race camera" at Tavern on the Green. The food was going fast when I got to my house. It's true, Front Runners are basically civilized except when it comes to eating. Of the 4 lbs. of pasta, 3 lbs. of fruit salad, gallons of juice and seltzer, 70 cups of coffee, cookies (including the burnt ones}, 3 trays of Tina's mother's upon available (recipe kugel noodle request} and 2 industrial size bags of and prepared lovingly all bagels, with matching plates, forks, presented napkins and cups, all that remained were 8 bagels. Jeff Singleton. THE MARATHON MONOLOGUE: RUNNING 2. From Patrick Wasn't it grand? WEEKEND. Barker's and Paul Kelly's pasta bash to Bob Lane's victory celebration we were host to our siblings from coast to coast. We who are able to put up guests for the New York City 'tour of force' gain a dimension to the enthusiasm. It is like a family member who visits your place in the city for the first time. That excitement mixed with the marathon itself, whether running or working it, is almost pure joy. on the I worked Walker and Richard Included runners' welcome home packets. We were hugs and a massage if needed. deivered 50 "happy meals" to those who ran We and showed up at the reunion area. received a report from the runners that arriving at the water station was like being greeted at the gate before entering Bravo to all who were the old homestead. We were all grand. part of the day. Howard Kessler. 3. FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP. On Sun. Nov. 13, dozen FRs headed to Lenore Beaky's a apartment for a Family Support meeting. A few hardy souls braved the fall elements of rain, wind and falling leaves in order to run. George Schlein did his version of 5 butch miles; Pat Kuharic and Ken Glass Two 3-mile run. with a compromised gentlemen from SAGE, Bruhs Mere and Gene Harwood, talked to us about what it was like to be young and gay in NY's Greenwich Village in the 20's and 30's. These two men, who have appeared on the Bill Boggs and Phil Donahue shows and spoken before various groups such as the Gray Panthers senior citizens as well as teen and young described difficult gay groups, adult times when being gay and having a career meant walking a tightrope. But there were cocktail parties and soirees too, and life 6 �was lived at a slightly less hectic pace. After Stonewall and through SAGE, Bruhs Their changed. life Gene's and gay identities and their p relationshi surfaced, bringing them new possibiliti es, Their lifetime of friends and interests. commitment and caring (Bruhs and Gene have been together for 58 years) impressed many The afternoon concluded of us that day. with a delicious brunch of bagels, fruit, coffee and pie prepared by Dan soup, Thanks to Elliott (and Lenore Beaky). for the Chris Frieman Dan and both talk and Gene opportunity to hear Bruhs And thanks to Bruhs and Gene for sing. sharing their afternoon with us. Perry Michael ·Bloomberg. RACE RESULTS AS OF: NOVEMBER 15, 1988. MONTCLAIR YWCA lOK lOK Montclair. NJ October 2. 1988 Rod Blacklock ....•.. 35:50 BROOKLYN BIATHLON Brooklyn, NY 3M Run.18M Bike.3M Run October 9. 1988 Jeff Singleton .... 1:36:10 Marty Perl ........ 1:49:15 Barbara Levitan .•. 1:55:10 (1st - age group) Tina Isselbacher .. 2:02:56 Jane Levine ....... 2:06:56 DEADLINE FOR RACE RESULTS is the 15th of NYRRC automatical ly provides each month. official times for their scored events. In all other cases, you must call or write Give name, date, and in to be listed. location of event; your time; indicate personal records, first time at distance, Race are a racewalker. if you and Leo Boneau, 301 Fifth Avenue captains: and 718-965-9081 Brooklyn 11215 ~4R, 43 S. Oxford St. Brooklyn Sandra Levine, 11217 718-797-3212. THIS NEWSLETTER WAS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: Guy Editor; Beaky, Zelenak, Lenore Proofreadin g; and George Typesetting Schlein, Editing and Proofreadin g. LAKEFRONT 10 Lincoln Park 10 miles Chicago. IL Gursch ..... 1:33:40 Arthur RUNNER'S WORLD lOK lOK Staten Is .. NY October 23. 1988 Ray Maher .. , ......... 47:22 GREEN MOUNTAIN MARATHON South Hero, VT 26.2 miles October 15. 1988 . Rod Blacklock ..... 2:57:49 HEADINGTON FUN RUN 5 miles Oxford. England October 23. 1988 Rob Wintemute ....... *30:41 WOODINVILLE SLOUGH RUN 10K Seattle, WA October 23. 1988 Alex Epstein ....... *46:01 (1st - age group) MARINE CORP MARATHON Washington DC 26.2 miles November 6, 1988 T.J. Storch ........ 3:39:32 * Personal Record + first time at distance 7 CORRECTION: INT'L FR TRACK & FIELD 800 meters John Whooley ....... 2:26:00 � 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, 1988 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. 9 No. 12, December 1988 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 1988 Document:Newsletters Year:1980s Year:1988 http://archives.frny.org/files/original/e9e69c238d24469a11aba3be4c959cfd.pdf 9e0b6fd33069a2ab4abd738fe08c8999 PDF Text Text FRONT RUNNERS NY BOX 363, VILLAGE STATION, NEW YORK, NY 10014 October 1988 FRONT RUNNERS NY NEWSLETTER WITH THE FIRST SNAP OF AUTUMN in the air, the club is waking up. And two events bound to keep us up and bright-eyed are on the agenda for October. The first International Frontrunners Convention and Track & Field Meet over the Columbus Day Weekend is an event designed uniquely for us as gay and lesbian runners. With delegations expected from all 24 international Front Runner clubs, the convention will afford each of us the opportunity to convene, compare, and compete in a friendly and supportive atmosphere, sharing our experiences of the past, our present strengths, and our hopes for the future. As host of the . convention, FRNY will face the considerable challenge of welcoming, housing, and entertaining the legions of out-of-town runners who will be joining us. Let's all work to help make this a truly memorable event for all the delegates. After all--why settle for Seoul in September when you can have New York City in October?! Following hard on the heels of the Convention is our 6th Annual Benefit Run on October 22. This is the yearly event in which we're given the chance to say thank you to the organizations which help to address and support the needs of our community. A sponsorship sheet is enclosed in the present mailing and t urge each NYFR to spend some time in collecting pledges. If each member of the club raised just $50, we could donate close to $25,000 to worthwhile and necessary causes! Ultimately, each one of us will benefit. Good running! Jim Skofield. SEPTEMBER BUSINESS MEETING. Front Runners gathered at the digs of Pat Kuharic on September 14 for the monthly business meeting. Joe Criscione announced that the Coach Committee would convene to select a new coach. Richard Walker told us that the FR Convention and Track & Field Meet still needs registrants, and will need the volunteer help of many of us to be successful. Donna Roberts described the 1 Vol. IX. No. 10 Benefit Run, Oct. 22 in Central Park; the importance of raising money for our community organizations was stressed. (See the article and pledge form enclosed with this newsletter.) Our racers were congratulated: Sue Foster for being first woman at the YMCA Shape-Up Run, and the numerous marathoners who completed the Montreal run. To prepare for New York, Joe Criscione described a 19-mile special run for October (see below). Jim reminded us of the necessity to pay the cover and food charges at Jason's on Saturdays. Finally, he announced that we must begin thinking about elections for the coming year; an elections coordinator will be needed, as well as candidates · to run for office. Remember, the club needs your help as an active and contributing member. The October business meeting will be held on the 19th at the home of Joe Criscione and Leo Boneau, 301 Fifth Ave. #4R, BROOKLYN, 718-965-9081. The run will begin at 7pm, and the business meeting will be at 9pm. Lenore Beaky. UPCOMING EVENTS: RUNS AND RACES. 1. SPECIAL RUN OF THE MONTH: THE NEW YORK MARATHON REHEARSAL. Sun. Oct. 16, 19 miles, 9am. A specially designed long run is being offered for those who are planning on doing the NYC Marathon or some other marathon this fall. The run will commence at the apartment of Leo Boneau and Joe Criscione at 301 Fifth Ave. #4R in Brooklyn. We will make our way to the 7 mile mark of the NYC Marathon course, then follow the exact course of this race through Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Manhattan, until its conclusion at the Tavern on the Green in Central Park: a nice preview of the big event! A car will be available to carry baggage, water, and perhaps exhausted runners. The run will conclude at the apartment of Jeff Singleton and Tina Isselbacher, 801 West End Avenue 16E, 212-316-0065. There will also be a short run in Manhattan; details will be announced at the Saturday runs at �Jason's. If you plan on doing -either run, please notify Leo or me before October 16 at 718-965-9081. Thanks! Joe Criscione. 2. RACES OF THE MONTH: Sun. Oct. 9, International Frontrunners Track and Field Invitational, Downing Stadium, Randalls Island. Registration and check-in open at 9am, events from lOam. Track events from 100 meters to 10,000 meters, relays, and field events. Sun. Oct. 23, Run to End Hunger (lOK), Prospect Park, Brooklyn, lOam. See you there! Holly Zox. UPCOMING EYENTS; SOCIAL. PASTA, PASTA, PASTA. Nov. 4, 7:30pm. Get exotic and calorieout your most unconscious recipes and finest Tupperware. It's our annual pasta party and Ninth Anniversary celebration at the Community Center at 208 W. 13 St. Whether or not you plan to run the Marathon on Sun. Nov~ 6, plan to be there for the party. You are requested to bring a dish (i.e., a dish, Patrick, not just dish), a beverage or a dessert. The Center charges a couple of dollars per person to keep it solvent and available for all of us. Call to see what is needed. Come one, come all, but be sure to come hungry. Patrick 212-787-6265 or Paul 212-254-9740. Paul Kelly. before--we're there to have a fun time; it's the spirit of participation we're celebrating, not intense competition. That night, we'll have our "Strengthening the Spirit" celebration dance at Private Eyes, 12 w. 21st St., complete with some high hairdo entertainment. On Monday, we'll slow the pace a bit and enjoy a fun run in Central Park, followed by bagels at Jason's. Don't miss out on this momentous and exciting event. You can register for the conference at the Community Center on Friday, Oct. 7, from 7:30-11:00pm, and on Saturday from 9:00-9:30am; registration is $30 and includes lunch and a t-shirt. You can register for the track and field events at the meet, beginning at 9:00am. Individual events will be $6, and relay events will be $8 per team. Come one, come all! For more information, call TJ Storch at 201-659-6542 or me at 212-6910687. Richard Walker. PLEASE WELCOME NEW FRNY MEMBERS: Joseph Napoli, Tony Armas, Leslie Case, Gena Ratcliffe, Frances Snowder, Bob Bing, Harris, Karen DeAngelis, David Lorne Dolan, David Bell, and Bernard Mercer. A FOND FAREWELL TO THE COACH. Due to professional and personal commitments, Cliff Pauling will be unable to continue to serve as FR Coach. Cliff's resignation UPCOMING SPECIAL EYENTI is effective October 1, 1988. On behalf of FRNY, I would like to thank Cliff for BE A PART OF THE FIRST FRONT RUNNERS helping make many of us more intelligent CONVENTION! Don't miss the opportunity to runners through the instruction he be a part of the first-ever International provided in his running cl•••Q• ~nd th~ Frontrunners Convention, here in New York· advice he supplied over the phone and in Cliff's friendship and on October 7-10. You'll ge~ to mingle the newsletter. We wish Cliff with FRs from all over the US and canada; guidance will be missed. best success in all his future you'll learn about running strategy, the Efforts will be made to physical fitness, nutrition, and other undertakings. clubs' activities; you may win a medal in hire a new coach as quickly as possible. the track meet; and you will definitely More on this will appear in the next have fun. Here's how the weekend is newsletter. Joe Criscione. shaping up. On Friday, the out-of-towners will register and meet their hosts for the RACER OF THE MONTH: MAN-0-HANNY GONZALEZ. weekend. On Saturday, the conference will On Aug. 28, 1977, Hanny Gonzalez decided begin at 9am at the Lesbian and Gay to do something about his weight problem, Community Services Center at 208 W. 13th and that was running. Now running 50 St. We've got some interesting sessions miles pe.r week, you can imagine how svelte and presentations lined up for the day. and gorgeous Manny is. One of our top of Afterwards, we'll retire to a Village the line racers, his best race was the watering hole for socializing and other Hispanic Half with a time of 1:22:02. He merriment. That night, we'll be the co- prefers running distance over shorter sponsors of a dance at the Community races, just finished the Montreal Center. On Sunday morning, a shuttle bus Marathon, and is gearing up for another will run from Manhattan to Downing Stadium fantastic time in the NYC Marathon with a on Randalls Island to take athletes and sub-3:30, his marathon PR being 3:16 in spectators to the track and field meet. 1987. Not one to follow any special Don't worry if you've never run on a track regimen, the independent and particular 2 �Hr. Gonzalez follows advice from Bob Glover and keeps a marathon training schedule of 60-70 miles per week. A chocoholic, you know this cutey-pie isn't a boring vegetarian and doesn't follow any diet pattern. His simply runs and eats and runs and eats. Joining FRNY a few years ago and making the Gay Pride race his first, Hanny looks to the club for its support and his many friends. Manny's advice to new runners: take 2 aspirins for aches and pains, and "if you can walk, you can run"; do races and enjoy yourself. For speed, dedication to his sport and a charming smile, look to Hanny Gonzalez--a man who knows how to reach the finish line fast! Leo Boneau. AN HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE: A ROCKY FIRST YEAR, PART 5. The Annual meeting on Wed. Nov. 19, 1980 was attended by about 25 people. Malcolm presided and gave a review of the year. Treasurer Ron Kirchem reported on our fiscal affairs and announced that our bank balance stood at a The nominations for whopping $127.91. officers and committees that were proposed at the Oct. 29 meeting were announced and it was decided to hold off on making a final decision so the list could be included in the December newsletter. It was then decided to hold a Christmas party at which time any further nominations could be made and a vote taken. Alfred Daiboch agreed to host the election party which was set for Dec. 19. Once again Guy and Ken Sehres put together the December newsletter and a flyer announcing the election and Christmas party. Highlighted in the newsletter was our participation in the Gay Market, where we handed out Club information and had over 80 people sign up to be on our mailing list, all in all a great exposure for the Club; our first financial statement, showing income of $1620 and expenses of $1492 for our first year; and six members strutting through Prospect Park in the Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot. A meeting was held on Dec. 3 at Tiffany's to go over the proposed questionnaire and to iron out some problems with the newsletter. In attendance were Guy, Malcolm, Ron Kirchem, Michael Cooper, Ken Sehres and me. Things got off to a feisty start with a heated discussion about the newsletter, with everyone chiming in with their complaints as I listened quietly, wondering what I was getting myself into. After listening to it all, I just said I would resolve everything for the January newsletter, and we moved on to the other topics. I couldn't help wondering if this meeting was a portent of things to come. I wasn't actually elected yet, so I could still change my mind, but, having gone this far, I decided I had to go through with it. After all, it would only be for a year. The Election and Christmas Party on Dec. 19 was attended by about 35 members and friends. Malcolm spoke briefly and thanked Bob Dubie and Ron Kirchem for their work, and Guy for picking up the reins when things started to fall apart. He then read the nominees for office and opened the floor to further nominations. None were offered, and the 5 nominees were elected by acclamation. I then gave a "brief acceptance speech" (it's true, I'm quoting from Guy's minutes}, and announced that we would be holding monthly meetings on the last Wednesday of each month. I was now There was no turning back. President of FRNY. Next month: Getting It Together. Steve Gerben. EVENTS PAST. BUT FONDLY REMEMBERED: 1. HISPANIC HALF AND RAMBLING THE RAMBLES. Sun. Aug. 21, th~rty-five FRs (22 men, 9 women}, along with 1,927 other runners, charged south at 9am from 5th Ave. and 90 St. down to the Met, and then through a surprisingly smooth (at least when I reached it) hairpin tunraround and two full loops of Central Park. The weather, sunny and mild, 80~, was a relief compared to the preceding weeks of relentless heat. I had planned to run an all out race, but just 3 minutes before the horn, Dick Traum announced that three disabled runners of the Achilles Track Club needed partners. Immediately I thought "not me," but just as quickly something overcame my resistance and down the slippery slope to volunteerism I slid! I was immediately matched with George, a handsome 29 year old recent NYU MBA graduate who is legally blind. George had never run a half marathon distance before, but was every bit my match, impaired or not! I simply ran alongside George and warned him of bumps, water stations and obstructions. Also, I described every good looking male runner (and a few non-runners) I saw; but was quickly admonished by George to include a few descriptions of the cute women in my vision for his benefit! An all out burst "by George" had him leading me under the clock at 2:0f:22 (including a I was 7 min. pit stop ·by . George). exhilarated and proud to have shared a unique run with a courageous person. Achilles opens a "whole new world for 3 �disabled people." It also opened a whole new world for mel The club needs volunteers to partner races and running buddies for fun training runs. How about YOU experiencing a "whole new world"? Call Dick Traum at work, 212-967-9300 or write Achilles Track Club c/o NYRRC, 9 E. 89 st., NYC 10128. That's only the half of itt Lenore Beaky came up to me at the finish asking directions to tne Rambles. Surprised--think ing "everybody knows the Rambles"; then it hit me, "Lesbian life, John, another whole new world!" A guide for the second time that day, I chatted with Lenore on our way to the Rambles Rendezvous that Greg Valerie had so expertly arranged. A feast of baked chicken, vegetable biryani, radiatore, salad, corn muffins, chocolate chip brownies, JUlces and gallons of Poland Spring all prepared by a hunky group of South Carolinian boys Valerie enticed to the event or discovered in the bushes! Second-hand reports of the Rambles Run itself have been censored by our editor[!]. However, I did see one Dan Joraanstad entering a clump of bushes and emerging not too long thereafter wearing a different pair of shorts from those that clothed his entrance! Ever get that straight, Dan? All told about 35 sun/shade FR worshippers were on hand and mightily refreshed in all respects. Thanks again Greg! John P. Riordan. time· of this. What am I doing wrong? Nothing! These FRs are just simply class acts who know what running is all about! That this is an 85 degree and very humid Sunday morning cuts no ice with them at all! They are running like "crazy Eddies" Insane! Guy stops for a bit, looks back at me to see if I'm still in the land of the living. I give an affirmative thumbs-up. Everybody makes it to Columbus Circle, including me. Guy, Jim and Mickey concelebrate a solemn high Requiem Mass in my memory and then we're off on the "final five." I finally come to life and start acting like a runner. My thanks to Lenore Beaky for showing me what a comfortable marathon pace can be like! Candido Barroso, Andy Curry, Craig Collins, Nancy Dyer and Midge Maroni JOln with us, running in excellent form! Back to Nadine's. Midge Maroni, you were absolutely right about the raspberry pancakes, they were "faa-a-a-bulous "l However, we don't eat right away . . . we spend the first half-hour watching Jim Skofield eat . that is a marathon in itself! Seriously, we all had a great time both on the run and at Nadine's. I came away with a tremendous respect for my newly-found FRNY brothers and sisters. They are very talented runners! Ohl One final item . my special thanks to Mayor Koch's "Sunday Task Force" who volunteered their time, giving street directions to runners and drivers who seemed to be lost. One lady was wearing only black garters, bra and high heels, but it was indeed very hot and humid. Quite understandable attire--her partner wore short-shorts and made Dolly Parton look anorexic! She asked me if I needed directions and I advised her that mixed marriages simply never last! Michael Baxter La Borne. 2. NADINE'S NEW LOOP. Sun., Aug. 28, 1988. This article starts at Nadine's during the after-run brunch, when Guy Zelenak turns to me at the table and says something to the effect of, "Michael, why don't you do the report on this run?" Looking at him like a grateful dalmatian who has been given a doggie treat, I say "Sure! . Why not!" To myself, I'm thinking, "Who in hell knows Michael La Borne? I'm the new kid on the block." Well anyway, at about llam (FRNY Standard Time), the 10:30am run gets underway, after Guy records us on film for the future FRNY time capsule to be buried at the foot of the Daniel Webster statue in Central Park. We're off! Jim Skofield and Guy take their rightful places a few hundred yards ahead of the pack, with me in third place, but not for very long. Wooshl There goes Bob Richert streaking by me Joe Criscione and George Schlein are also streaking by soon thereafter. Mickey Zacuto, Alex Epstein, Pat Kuharic and Lenore Beaky are nipping at my heels! Something is wrong with this picture! The "Babylon (L.I.) Blazer" is having a hard 3. VIVA MONTREAL. Some came by car, some by air, some by van, and they all converged on that cool, cloudy day on the Ile St. H'l~ne, eight brave FRs with but ft single purpose, to conquer the Montreal Marathon! After loading up on the Jacques Cartier Bridge in a somewhat unorthodox manner (backwards), we were off and running! Through the streets of "Old Montreal" and onto Sherbrooke Avenue to the exuberant shouts of "ne marche pas" (don't walk) and "c'est bon" (it's good), we flew. A French-Canadian (il etait beau!) next to me was explaining in French (also in English) a new type of sport, underwater hockey, which is played with a lead puck (rather how I felt toward the 4 �.end of the race). At some point along the way I swore I saw a black dog . . . but I think I was hallucinatin g. Eventually, some sooner than others, we regrouped at the Laurentine Beer station to render our usual excuses, elations, could haves, should haves and would haves. All in all it was a very successful and gratifying experience, especially the "Pizzaghetti " we savored later that evening at "Da Giovanni"! Run and eat, run and eat .• . Ed Pyle. decided "Yes, Sir" or rather "Yes, Ma'am" attitude. Because Marty King (the fast one with NYC Marathon experience) led the way, and also thanks to Guy Z's excellent word processed computer printout instruction sheet, we found our way easily to the brunch location (Guy's apartment) where we connected with the other Front Runners who had run the shorter distances. The brunch was the best! Omelets with zucchini, home made biscuits, fresh fruit salad--we were truly treated to tasty food, Guy's generous hospitality, and of course each other's company. I for one can't wait 'til next month's special run which will cover the last nineteen miles of the NYC Marathon. David Paul. SPECIAL THANKS to Bob Nelson for driving the baggage/water car for the 10.2 mile people, and to Andy Curry for helping me with the bags for the people who did the shorter distances, and also for his KP duty. Guy Zelenak. 4. QUEENS FOR A DAY. Sunday, September 11, a group of intrepid Front Runners met at the Roosevelt Island tram having decided to be(come) Queens for the Day. The 3 mile contingent headed up by Joe Gallagher, Dave Dolan, Creighton Ko and Craig Collins fairly flew over the 59th Street Bridge with one pit stop to refuel at Skilled man, uh! Skillman Avenue before easing up down the road into Queens and its environs. Perry Bloomberg. The 5 mile run across the 59th Street Bridge was cool and comfortable, and as we ran by the neat little houses alongside Astoria Park, it seemed like "another world" from the traffic and fumes of midtown. Bob Richert led an unplanned excursion around the Astoria Park track and eventually we reached Guy's for a tasty brunch. John Whooley. There was a definite "ultra-jock" contingent to the Queens for a Day special run. These folks worked up their sweat to the max by running a 10.2 mile course excerpted from the NYC Marathon route, passing through Brooklyn and ending up in Queens. The tough guys were: Tony Armas, Frank Daykin, Hans Desnoyers, Gary Kelley, Marty King, Tim McCann, Scott Silbiger, Lenore Beaky (who did 6 mi. before), Alex Epstein and of course--me. After crossing the Brooklyn Bridge our first sight was the notorious office of the "Watchtower." Not even slightly tempted to pay a visit, we pressed onward. What was next revealed to us was truly awesome. Have you ever seen the Williamsburg Bank Buildin~? If not, an outing to view it ASAP is a must. The longest, thickest, most erect dome in the annals of erotic architecture is possessed by this building! We were more than impressed, we were even distracted-but still, as aggressive Manhattanite s we plowed onward, defiantly running through "Don't Walk" signs and red lights until one of our less conscious Front Runners was nearly hit by a bus! The bus driver with clenched fist leaned into her horn • we stood warned! From that point on we heeded every traffic light, with a 5. THE PHILLY HALF WEEKEND. On Fri. Sept. 16, a bus filled with FRs headed south to begin what was to become a fun filled weekend in Philly. Despite a delayed start of three hours amid much shivering and anguish (waiting for our lost Greyhound), we arrived to a most warm and welcoming greeting. The weather was ideal (cool & dry) and the food sensational. Saturday featured a fun run over the Ben Franklin Bridge, a very pleasant brunch at the Reading Terminal Market and a super disco party at night. There we were delighted with sumptuous pastries, many of which were homemade. The chocolates could not have been more chocolatey nor the cheesecake more cheesy. Sunday featured the Half, through what has to be one of the metropolitan area's most scenic parks. After our morning of running we were rewarded with a fabulous brunch at Woody's. The food as well as the good spirits were truly bountiful. Congratulati ons to those with PR's, condolences to those with PW's, and bravos to Patrick Barker and Paul Kelly for their efforts in bringing about a thoroughly enjoyable time for all. Tom Johnson. 5 �RACE RESVLTS AS OF SEPTEMBER 15, 1988 FEMYNDLOPET Femund. Norway 13.1 miles July 2. 1988 Inger-Jo Berger ..• 2:02:56 (2nd - 40-44) RYN FOR HEALTH Blacksburg. VA 5K July 23. 1988 Firth Whitehouse .••. 23:50 (4th - 25-29 woman) RENA HALVJ1ARATON KM Rena. Norway 13.1 miles July 30, 1988 Inger-Jo Berger ... 1:51:16 (2nd 40-44) JENTE MILA Songsvannet/Bli nderen University Oslo 10K August 6. 1988 Inger-Jo Berger ..... 48:23 DRAGSJOEN RYNDT Arnes. Norway 5 miles August 14 , 19 88 Inger-Jo Berger ..... 45:15 (2nd - 40-44) HAMAV MARATON KM Hamav. Norway 26.2 miles August 20. 1988 Inger-Jo Berger ••• 3:58:57 (only woman in race) HISPAHIC HALF MARATHON Central Park 13.1 miles August 2L 1988 Dave casey ...•..•• l:l7:29 Patrick Barker ..•• 1:18:23 John Delves .....•• 1:24:33 Frank Colon •.•..•• 1:24:44 Steve Van Dyk ..•.• 1:25:43 Bill Fleming •.•••• 1:27:33 Joe Criscione ....• 1:28:30 Desmond Groarke .•• l:31:03 David Paul. .•...•• 1:33:00 Dave Sick ••••••••• 1:33:33 Tom Bordua •....•.• 1:35:15 Jeff Singleton . ••• l:36:23 Gary Sambo ..•• • •.• 1:39:57 Sandra Levine .••. *1:40:16 Ed Farrey ......•.• l:42:17 Harold Brueland •.• 1:45:38 Jon Livingston ...• l:46:51 Rick Reece .••.•.•• 1: 46: 52 Frank Daykin ...... 1:47:35 Dan Joraanstad •••• 1:48:43 Tina Isselbacher .• 1:52:44 Alex Epstein .•.•.• 1:52:44 Gary Kelley ......• 1:55:45 Midge Maroni •••••• 1:57:50 Claudia Borden ...• 2:00:23 Kathy Kuzmin •..... 2:01:11 John Riordan .....• 2:02:24 Lenore Beaky .....• 2:04:01 Annie Beige1 .....• 2:04:47 Davidson Garrett .• 2:08:37 Bill Toner .•.•••.• 2:08:38 Arthur Gursch ...•• 2:16:17 Debbie White ...... 2:18:52 Velma George ...••• 2:28:59 MAC PEYELOPNENTAL NEET Randalls Isiand August 31. 1988 2..Q.Qm Brandon Laws .••..... 0:25.7 llQ.Qm Andy Hickes ......... 5: 25. 0 (2nd - Masters Men) John Whooley ......•. 5:35.0 Long Jump Bob Richert .... 15' 10 1/2" (1st - Open Men) OSLO MARATON Oslo. Norway 26.2 miles September 3. 1988 Inger-Jo Berger .... 3:58:33 13th ANNUAL VIRGINIA MASTERS CHAMPIONSHIPS University of Virginia Charlottesville . VA September 3. 1988 .!QQm Bob Richert ........ 0:62.59 Long Jump Bob Richert .•.• 15' 11 1/2" (1st - 35-39 men) MONTREAL MABATHON Montreal.Canada 26.2 miles September 4. 1988 Frank Colon ........ 3:19:52 Rick Reece ........ ~3: 26:41 Manny Gonzalez •.... 3:26:56 Joe Criscione ...... 3:47:58 Scott Silbiger .... ~4:07:23 Jerry Smith ........ 4:07:23 Ed Pyle ..•......... 4:08:53 Leo Boneau ......... 4:23:30 MAC PEYELOPMENTAL NEET Randalls Island August 24. 1988 lOOm MONTEREY 10K CLASSIC Andy Hickes ........ 0:13.9 Monterey. CA 10K · (2nd - Masters) September 5. 1988 800m Marty King ........... 38:18 YMCA SHAPE-UP RUN Andy Hickes ..••.•.• 1:33. 0 Central Park lOK (2nd - Masters) GREAT BOHAC FOOTRACE lOK September 10. 1988 East Hampton, NY 10K Su.e Foster ......•... 37: 10 OSTENSJOVANNET RUNDT September 5, 1988 (1st - woman overall) Ostensiovannet. Oslo 10K Jeff Singleton ....... 41:35 Mickey Aguilera ..... 38:06 August 27. 1988 David Pitches ........ 43:17 Desmond Groarke ..... 40:12 Inger-Jo Berger ..... 52:37 Tina Isselbacher .... ~49:45 Paul Beito .......... 44:30 Jane Levine .......... 50:10 Barbara Levitan ..... 47:06 BACK TO WORK RUN Joe Gal1agher ........ 51:55 Steve Schmidt ..... 1:02:45 Central Park 4 miles Dan Elliott .......... 51:55 Debbie White •..... l:06:25 August 28. 1988 Sue Foster .......... 23:24 FITHAMPTON 10K ~ Personal Record (3rd place woman) Southampton. NY lOK (1st - 30-34) September 11. 1988 results continued on Debbie White ........ 39:14 David Pitches ........ 43:42 next page Dan Elliott •......... 51:30 MONTAUK MILE Montauk. L.I. 1 mile August 2L 1988 David Pitches 5:41 (lOth - overall) 6 �RAC.E·RESULTS continued Jerry Smith: August 13, 1988 Helsinki Marathon 3:50:00 (no date) Reykjavik Half Marathon (no date) Swamp Rat Race Cicero, NY 5K 1:38:00 20:09 DEADLINE FOR RACE RESULTS is the 15th of each month. NYRRC automatically provides official times for their scored events. In all other cases, you must call or write in to be listed. Give name, date, and location of event; your time; indicate personal records, first time at distance, and if you are a racewalker. Race captains: Leo Boneau, 301 Fifth Avenue I4R, Brooklyn 11215 718-965-9081 and Holly Zox, 332 E. 4 St. #54, New York 10009 212-777-6834. THIS NEWSLETTER WAS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: Lenore Beaky, Editor; Guy Zelenak, Typesetting and Proofreading; George Schlein, Editing and Proofreading. 7 � 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, 1988 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. 9 No. 10, October 1988 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 1988 Document:Newsletters Year:1980s Year:1988