1 25 8 http://archives.frny.org/files/original/1e1f75ebad63ff32e6c79d6d14ef822d.pdf 4507824392156239a3c2bfcc7fe9df89 PDF Text Text JanuaPy 1894 fol. XIL No. 1 Fro nt Run ner s NY Box 87, llnsonia Station, New Yol'k 10028 "What the hell have you done with Marty?!?" • I'm sure that some of you are wondering just that. Well, let me put your minds at ease. Marty King is just fme, none the worse for the wear and tear of a year at the helm of Front Runners New York. Thanks, Marty (and t.Qe entire outgoing FRNY board)- you did us proud! The incoming board thanks all of you for placing your confidence in us. You must remember, however, that we are merely the caretakers of the Front Runner tradition here in New York. FRNY' s strength is its membership, which bas never failed to come through when needed. Several committees require chairpersons for the coming year. If you are interested, or have any questions, please give me a call. In 1994, we will attempt to do more than ever before. We must strengthen the position of our Charitable Foundation. Our Lesbian and Gay Pride Run will be our most ambitious yet and the perfect opening for Gay Games. Ob, yes - Gay Games. They're beeeeeeeeee're. And FRNY must do everything we can to assist Unity '94 in its attempt to make the Games a tremendous success. You will be hearing more and more about that in the coming months. Don't let me scare you - this year will be a blast I'm looking forward to it. 0\ \.J r.-2\ \..:.j) 0 Business Meeting Notes is fmancially sound with 1/3 of our And don't forget: be safe, be seen!! Gary Apruzzese 0 New 0 member~ We welcome these new members: Rutland Murphy and Jordan Thaler.o As the year comes to an end, FRNY membership being composed of new members. Front Runners has a tradition at the end of the year to give $100.00 to three nonprofit organizations. A motion was approv·c~ ~v giv~ $1~.C'J t~ t..'1e fcl!c'.ving three organizations: 1) Rutgers' Deacon Fund 2) Community Health Project 3) Lesbian Herstory Archives The membership also approved a $3,000 deposit for the purchase ofT-shirts for this year's LGPR. Gay Games was discussed. A current TAC number is required for all tr~ field participants. FRNY number i 11. Congratulations to the new board: Gary Apruzzese President: Jim Gibb Vice Presidents: & Donna Arabia JeffErkman Secretary: Judy Spina Treasurer: Members-at-Large: Edna Benitez & Carl Johnson A special race category has been established for men 50 and over, so you guys have a chance at more medals. .. Sp->da! presidentilil awards were given at the meeting. The winners are as follows: Pat Kuharic & Claudia Borden for doing work behind the scenes at races, Charlie Wintczak for his great ideas for new FRNY events (Pancake Breakfast), Lee Abbey for his behind-the-sceneswork at FRNY (directory & mailings), and Mike McMahon & Dave Laurence for their work with membership. The next board meeting will be held at Gary Apruzzese's apt., 41 W. 86th St, #2K on Wednesday January 12 at 7:30pm. The business meeting will be held at Lenore Beaky's, 302 W. 87th St., #96, Wednesday January 19 at 8:00pm. Pat Kuharic �LGPR Task Force Special Run T-shirt Design Submissions Tbe LGPR Task Force for 1994 held its ftrst meeting on December 17 and plans to do it again at the borne of Lenore Beaky, 302 W. 87th St. #96 on Tuesday January 11 at 7:30pm. Deadline for submissions ofT-shirt designs is February 1, 1994. For those who would like to submit a design, you do not have to be able to use a Mac or other computer; your design will be translated to disk format by those who know! Design submission is open to all. let's begin 1994 with a blast! Join me, Gigi Madore, at ll:OOam, 302 W. 109th St. #8, on the 30th of January for a quick run along Riverside Drive. It's a great time to ftnally see Riverbank Park. Afterwards, french toast, fresh fruits and some other surprises will await. R.S.V.P. Gigi (212) 663-5518, Edna Benitez (212) 580-0342 or Diane Batchelor (212) 663-6707. Once again, a special thanks to all of you (you know who you are) who have openly invited us into your homes. Your hospitality and meals were exceptional. It bas made our job so much easier. A special thanks to Donna Arabia, who !Il!st.a.l(e!1!y was.omftted fro!!!~':! thank you list. Sorry Donna. It was a pleasure. Lenore Beaky Team New York Benefit On January 22 at 8:00pm, NY's Lesbian & Gay Synagogue will be hosting a beneftt for Team New York. "What is Team New York?" you ask. In a nutshell, Team New York is the group responsible for organizing the athletes and teams from our area who will be participating in Gay Games IV which is coming to New York on June 18-25. As the Host Team, Team New York's primary responsibility is to present a diverse and unifted team with the largest representation possible and provide the team with the best looking uniforms! "Why should I support Team New York?" To promote team spirit and support the athletes who will be competing in Gay Games IV, those participating in the Cultural Festival and the volunteers. Everyone's invited to be a part of Team New York! For more information on joining Team New York, call the chair of Team New York, Orlando Diaz, at (2i2) 477-3937. The January 22 beneftt promises to be very exciting, with exhibitions in power lifting, body building and self-defense! The beneftt will offer FRNY members the opportunity to meet the team captains and other athletes who will be competing in Gay Games IV, enjoy dancing, bors d'oeuvres and beer/soda. Tickets are $15 per person and may be purchased at Oscar Wilde Memorial Book Store, A Different Light or Judith's Room. The Gay Synagogue is located at 57 Bethune Street ~between Bank and Washington Streets, m the Westbeth Community Center courtyard, up the ramp). Ruth Gursky Edna & Diane We Need You Now! Yes, New York City will host Gay Games IV and Cultural Festival for the ftrst time ever June 18-25, 1994. Seems like a long way off? Well it's not! Registration for the Games bas already begur. at1d we neeri ynur !v~Jp now! Volunteers are needed to help in the office, to help spread the word and to assist in the critical months before the event. Volunteer nights are Monday through Thursday 5:00pm - 9:00pm, Saturday 1:00pm- 5:00pm. The offlce is located at: 19 W. 21st St. Suite 1202. For more information call Marilyn at the "Games" (212) 727-6048. Marilyn Shaw Wanted: Apartment share or rent. Needed as of January 1994. Woman with large (but very mellow) dog and two cats. Call: Marla at (215) 493-4207. Newslet ter Staff Editor & Calendar: Patricia Kuharic Lenore Beaky Proofreaders: Mailing: Editor's Helper: George Schlein Lee Abbey Claudia Borden "FRNY Goes legit!" "Variety Predicts Boffo Smash Hit!" "Rich Has Fit Quits Times!" It's true! FRNY announced today it is going legit. Theatrically speaking, of course. On January 1, 1994 FRNY is officially a member of the Theatre Development Fund. TDF, as NY theater buffs know, is a not for proftt organization providing audience development and ftnancial assistance to new stage productions. As a member, FRNY will be able to obtain signillcantly reduced price group theater tickets ($10 to $15) to a selection of Broadway and Off Broadway events. Now, wouldn't you just love to see "CATS"? Your cousin in Minnesota saw it last summer and she just loved it! We hope to offer two productions each month. Sorry! "CATS" will not be one of them! We are required by TDF to purchase a minimum of 10 tickets to each event we wish to attend. If we do not reach the minimum for an event, it will be canceled. Reservations may be made for any of our TDF events by contacting Producer JeffErkman. Your check or money order, payable to FRNY prior to the performance date, will guarantee you a seat. Upcoming events will be announced at Saturday runs. If you missed "KELLY," ''CARRIE," "METRO" or ''MOOSE MURDERS", here's your chance to catch up. "THE RED SHOES" might be a nice starter, don't you think? Members who are unable to attend Saturday runs will be able to obtain up to the minute info and make a reservation by calling Jeff at the Box Offtce (212) 243-6204. Will we be a bit? Of course we will! "Five minutes Miss Channing!" "Places please!" "Miss Harrington get away from there." "Watch out Miss Channing." "Ob my God! Margo are you alright?" "Eve, my understudy, bow nice!" "Curtain going up!" JeffErkma n �Wanted: ---- Fabulous Skiers In case you missed the announcement in last month's newsletter, planning is well under way for the annual Front Runners Ski Trip from February 25-27. By the time you read this, most of the 40 slots may be full. Our destination is Mt. Snow, Vermont - a wonderful place for cross country and downhill skiers of all levels, and a great place to learn. (Actually, since our ritzy condo complex will have an olympic swimming pool and an ice rink, it's also a great place to go if you just want to get away for the weekend with a fabulous group of Front Runners!) Register for the weekend by sending your (non-refundable unless you find a replacement) check for $160 to the Front Runners mail box now. The $160 covers roundtrip carpool costs, two nights' accommodations, two breakfasts, and one dinner. If you have any questions, you can either read last month's article or call me at (718) 788-0567. But act now, or it may be too late! Paul Brockman n Get Half-Fast for $20 It's January 1994, you're feeling kind of pudgy, Opening Ceremonies for Gay Games is barreling down on you and everyone's asking "What events are you doing?" You've spent the money, registered for the events and now you have to actually do them. You're determined to be ready, but need the boost of camaraderie and bonhomie to fue up some deep-seated competitive juices. Well, Bunky, do something about it right away! For just $20 (half price!!), join us on January 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th for the second half of the winter session of Front Runners' Running Classes. You'll be joining a group of runners who are about as friendly, supportive and easy (going) as you could hope to find. 1st Prize Photo by Dave Laurence Photographic The photographic competition was held last weekend and I thank you for all the wonderful submissions. Professional photographer Tom Holdorf agreed to stand in for Anthony Colantonio as judge of the competition. The prize winners were as follows: 1st Prize: David Laurence with his Greek street scene. 2nd Prize: Marla Korchmar with an imaginative collage. 3rd Prize: Jeff Erkman with a festive piece. [Ed: My apologies to Marla for being unable to get a copy of her photo for this newsletter.] Paul Harris Competition 3rd Prize Photo by Jeff Erkman Under the guidance of Coach Cliff Held (and various guest coaches), we run intervals (repeated short distances) at magical locations in and around Central Park. The distances vary from 114 mile to 1 mile aild ..;c;:ru~ i;-:tuvals ::nay be repeated up to 10 times. Running up hills develops strength; running on flat surfaces develops grace and style; and running when you're really tired exposes all your technical (and correctable) flaws. Coach Cliff will check your form during a videotaping session and with a written evaluation We meet at the NYRRC (89th and 5th Ave) every Thursday. Come at 6:15 (generally for a training pace slower than an 8 min/mile) or at 7:00 (if you are comfortable training faster than 8 min/mile). There are limited changing facilities, so either come early or come ready to run. A 50 cent baggage check is provided by the NYRRC. Start Now. Bring $20 (check made out to FRNY), your running clothes and your chubby body over to the NYRRC. Thursday, January 6, 1994. Call Jeff Singleton (212) 316-0065 for additional information . Jeff Singleton �As the Front Runner World Turns-T he Final Chapter A perusal of the Front Runner newsletters this month reveals a rich variety of themes. For example, lots of clubs are holding elections, including Houston, Chicago, Philly, Boston,LA and Seattle. But poor Toronto, as of 10 days before their elections, bad IlQ candidates-c ertainly simplifies the electoral process. We are also getting ready for Gay Games, to judge from the number of clubs that report activities wiw i.lleit dty teams, inCluding San Diego, LA, Houston, Omaha, Chicago, Atlanta, Philly, Seattle, Honolulu and Rochester. (Yes, Rochester, a new club which distributed Newsletter #1; they've got 15 members, and Newsletter# I is full of cold-weather tips, unsurprisingly.) Patricia Nell Warren is on the book tour circuit, publicizing not only The Front Runner (please note, two words) but also the sequel, the as-yet-unpublished Harlan's Race. A San Diego FR reports seeing Warren at a reading; she spoke freely about herself as a lesbian, and sees herself as a "bridge" between lesbians and gay men. To honor her, San Francisco hosted a special Saturday run, as well as a potluck and reading which was attended by other northern California clubs: East Bay, Baylands, Sacramento. If you think that The Front Runner is dated, two clubs report problems with homophobia. Seattle, which volunteered at the Danskin Triathlon, was asked to remove the g- and 1 - - - words from their logo. And the same despised words upset the organizers of the Chicago AIDS Walk who went into a snit with Chicago, fearing adverse reactions from "corporate sponsors" of the event (those of the deep pockets and shallow brains). Relays seemed to be the event of choice these past few months. Chicago women did the Lois Lane Relay, at the Michigan Womyn's Music Festival and scored fust! Atlanta members did the Ekiden Relay: 2 teams of 6 each did an individual course of 4.38 miles adding up to 26.2 miles. Honolulu did a 30-mile relay with 6 persons, one of whom got lost Baylands is planning a Christmas relay around Lake Merced. Toronto did a 3-lap relay; their masters team missed third place by 9 seconds. And the Portland Hood to Coast Relay engaged the participation of members from Portland (bien entendu) but also Seattle and San Francisco. It was fun reading the various accounts. How did it work? Each team consisted of 12 runners, 2 vans, and 2 drivers-pizz a, cellular phones, sleeping bags and beer seemed also to be essential items. Total distance? 192.7 miles; each runner covered 3 legs of 16 miles total, with 6 hours or so of rest in between. The course featured a 4000-foot drop in the Cascades and a run through Portland at night, not to mention tile tilrili of knowing you we.tt: iu OCA and Lon Mabon country. The field? 750 teams. Finishing times? Around 25 or 26 hours. Portland's own Jay Dobson beat out Alberto Salazar at the fmish line. The LA newsletter wins the typeface award (greatest variety); Seattle wins this month for its Dawg graphics, and Chicago for its intense yellow/orange hues. San Francisco answers all your questions about doing triathlons: Is it cruisy? (Yes.) What if you drown? (You're dead. My own note-that's why they have BI-athlons.) A SFFR ran with Bill Clinton; she pushed the gays-in-the-military issue with him, and figures they were doing 8:30's. Portland has a useful tip on handling the problem of breakups within the club. When you see your ex at a social event, "The Portland Method: go to the party and pretend the other person doesn't exist." In the area of interclub socializing, Minneapolis -St. Paul reports on their Labor Day Weekend with tbe other Midwest clubs, and says that there may soon be a separate St. Paul's Front Runners. Cleveland reports that they visited Philly in October, and that Buffalo is planning to visit them. And Two Rivers members did a run/bike/canoe triathlon in October. Finally, last but~ least, comes Sydney -yes, I've received your Nov.-Dec. newsletter! Ecstatic at having been awarded the 2000 Olympics they are bidding strongly for the 1998 Gay Games. The boys and girls from Victory Downunder (one word, I guess) like those extreme events; their calendar lists ihe Himaiaya Run and Trek (a 100 mile stage race), as well as marathons in Siberia, Hanoi, and the Pyramids. Well, I have to say goodbye to all that-and good luck and good newsletterreading to my successor. I look forward to seeing all of you Front Runners that I've been reading about here in New York for Gay Games and the LPGR in June! Lenore Beaky Copy/Photos Due Copy and photos are due at the Saturday run following the monthly business meeting. (January 22) Copy can also be mailed to my address but, give the mail at least three days. Any copy received after this time will not be included in that month's newsletter. Copy preferred on disk in Word Perfect or MS Word format either PC or MAC. Pat Kuharic Volunteer Race of the Month January Season Opener Saturday, January 8 90th & 5th Ave. Place: 9:00am Checkin: ............_ ~·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-· Yes, I would like to volunteer. ·~ Name: --------- --------- --------- --------Phone: _________ _________ _________ ________ Race: • For more information or to volunteeer, contact: Sam LaFata at (212) 222-1345, or send this form to Sam at 752 West End Ave., #19K, New York, NY 10025. 1£:' �22nd Annual Metropolitan 50 Miler Central Park,NY SOM September 26, 1993 Harold Brueland Computer Run Central Park, NY November 7, 1993 Richard Buckheit Robert Bronze Gerry Valentine Marl< McKenzie Joan Lilly Paul Brockmann James Schmidt Tina lsselbacher Jane Levine Kim Whitehurst Leslie Case Gary Kelley AI Gallo NYC Marathon Central Park, NY November 14, 1993 Tor Hansen Ric Ml1noz Desmond Kelly Dave Bell Aaron Royer Stephen Van Dyk Julie Delaurier Maynard Yost Rooert Wagner Scott Brison Peter Johnston Rob Hofman Robert LaMont Gigi Madore Miriam Wozniak Paul Harris Joan Lilly Manuel Gonzalez John Watters Jon Livingston Rex Wall<er Craig Booth Paul Matwiow Jose Escarilla Harold Brueland Gre9 Valerie Patnce Druy Marla Korcflmar Cindv Sterling Scot litelbaum Debbie Bell Jeff St. Denis Fergal O'Doherty Laura Collins Thomas Griffith Christopher Fitchett Donna Arabia Steve Coy Phil Wirth Debra Fierro Larry Schafer Leslie Minkler Davidson Garrett Paulette Meggoe Lenore Mart1n 8:54:53 SM 29:43 32:52 34:59 35:17 35:09 35:36 36:47 37:04 39:36 47:23 47:23 48:31 54:38 NYC Marathon FRNYTeams Joe Kleinerman 10K Central Park, NY December 5, 1993 Placed 21 of 75 FRNY Open Men FRNY Open Women Placed 8 of 30 Bob Nelson David Pitches David Smith Gary Kelley William Dolan Stockade-athon Schenectaday, NY November 7, 1993 Jerry Smith Harrisburg Marathon Harrisburg, PA November 21, 1993 Jerry Smith 15K 1:15:00 26.2M 4:22:00 Peter Rabbit Run-XC Brooklvn, NY November 21, 1993 SK 20:56 Turkey Classic Central Park, NY November 211993 Broadway Backwards Commemorative Bayside, Queens December, 11, 1993 39M 6:45:12 Haroid Brueland 26.2M 3:05:53 Ric Manoz SM 32:18 33:50 34:07 34:47 36:19 42:54 44:08 44:39 52:20 Robert Bronze ScotJahn Mark McKenzie Diane Batchelor Paul Brockmann Heidi Griffiths Gary Kelley Kathy Kuzmin AI Gallo . Thanksgiving Day Race Southport, CT November 25, 1993 o;Q. _o~:d SM 38:15 J6se Escarilla Aaron Royer Tor Hansen Manuel Chinchilla Miriam Wozniak Jeff St. Denis Marla Korchmar Alan Dee Les Goldstein Diane Batchelor Kathy Kuzmin 26.2M 2:59:49 Honolulu Marathon Honolulu, HI December12, 1993 (1Oth Overall) Yuletide Stride Boston, MA Decemb;Jr 12, 1993 White Rock Marathon Dallas, TX December 5, 1993 Ric Munoz Seth Slade 26.2M +3:04:11 3:06:31 3:14:28 3:14:30 3:18:37 3:21:22 3:26:30 3:28:20 3:29 :54 3:30:11 3:30:17 3:31:33 3:33:03 +3:33:49 *3:34:20 3:34:43 3:35:40 3:41:53 3:44:35 3:48:07 3:52:01 *3:52:30 3:55:04 *3:55:51 3:58:36 3:59 :18 4:03:10 4:06:01 4:16:19 4:16:45 4:18:00 4:20:56 4:22:20 4:22 :31 4:26:05 4:30:36 +4:31:24 4:31:51 4:33:46 4:42:19 4:45 :37 +4:47:43 4:55 :01 5:06:32 5:26:09 10K 43:38 46:34 49:00 54:18 54:37 . .·. ooot .0 -m:.. + First Time at Distance * Personal Record M Masters Runner • First time for event 0 Race Walker I"\ ~ o uCt 0 () .o. "o,.O o.O. ~ Symbols used in race resuHs 'b ....,... ~ ~/ -9,.;.~~u .,~,.,.,o r~·~oo 5M *29:32 *30:50 31:20 *35:16 37:09 *37:16 *38:20 M39:23 43:32 43:30 {• .~> _! •.'bo ~~ •"0 o.,. .,.,,.,.o .0. o~o .0."'·•-: To the horror of the lifeboat's other members, MADONNA loses her balance and falls on her face. Deadline for Race Results is the 15th of each month. Except for NYRRC scored events for which you registered ru a FRNY member, you must notify the race captains of: name, date, location, finishing time & distance of races you wish to list. For any Race, let the race captains know if your performance is a personal record or first time at the distance. Race Captains: Marnell McNamara (914) 723-4225 Seth Slade (718) 788-0567. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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XIL No. 4 't Box 87, Ansonia Station, New Yol'k 10028 June Is Busting Out All Over! ._ f I The absolute frenzy of activity within and around - Front Runners New York right now is almost numbing. Our most important event of the year, the LGPRun (5K Fun Run scheduled for June 18), is shaping up to be our best ever. Not only will our race application be in the New York Road Runners Club I.::;~uicu lUl~&Ui~j ...... ~:;~, 0 iv1 .! ~;:~ (:.;ii' i it amazing bow appreciative we are to be treated like everyone else?), but it will also be included in the Gay Games mailing to all registered athletes. When all is said and done, there will be almost 60,000 race applications out there. Yes, 60,000. A mere 5% return rate will give us 3,000 runners - three Limes as many as we've ever bad. As you can imagine, the Pride Run Task Force, beaded by race directors Lenore Beaky and Marty King, bas been - and will be- very busy. There are several things t!"aat you can do to support them in their efforts to make this the glittering event that I know it will be. Help us with the "monster" mailing (to all previous Pride Run entrants) on April 2nd after the Saturday Run. Volunteer on race day. Volunteer to assist during registration. Contributions of cash and other things (like yogurt for the race finishers) are needed. And run! unofficial start to what will be the two most glorious weeks in the history of lesbian and gay rights and visibility. Gay Games IV and Stonewall 25. Yes, we have a marathon course, on the streets of New York City, for the Games. Thanks to the diligence of our own Patrick Barker, the Gay Games Marathon (on June 25) will begin and end in Central Park, but the racers will exit the park at 72nd Street, travel over to the FDR Drive and head downtown to the Seaport and over to Battery Park. After spying the Statue of Liberty, they will tum around and head back up the Drive, witnessing some of the best views that New York bas to offer. Then they go back into the Park with a finish at Tavern on the Green. What would a classy, TAC-certified marathon be without a pasta party? Well, we won't find out because the Games marathon bas one. It's going to be a block party, as a matter of fact. From 6-10pm on Friday night, June 24, the restaurant Florent is sponsoring a Y'\~ .......... !''""" ••'"l...-f• • u-..1~-.; - · ~ _._... .. .:~ ...,..., ~ _ __ _. ... -·· f"'!on ._. _ •.ri"V'. . _ <'trf" .c. ~ (appropriately in NY's meat-pac1dng district) that will benefit CRIA. Front Runners can make advanced reservations by calling CRIA at (212) 924-3934. Best part: It's only ten bucks! The party is open to all, so make your reservations early. As you can see, this June is shaping up to be a month we wiU not soon forget Thank you for making it all happen - and making it happen wondrously. Be safe, be seen! Gary Apruzzese ~~-~~-~.1 Gay Games Registration Extended If you haven't registered yet, my dear, dGu't fict- a~.;istratioii taas t:::~n ~~:.ended to April 18th!!! More good news: all late fees have been waived. No excuses now (we even have registration booklets available at Rutgers on Saturdays). Don't regret not participating- just do it. Gary Apruzzese Shows seen to date: Annie Warbucks Laughter on the 23rd Floor Cyrano, Miss Saigon Carousel & Hello Again If you'd like to attend the next theater event: Call Jeff: (212) 243-6204 �.. . --... \ I' j • Lesbian & Gay Pride Run The news is good on all fronts this month as preparations for the 13th Annual Lesbian and Gay Pride Run shift into higher gear. NAYA Water has returned for the third year as a Corporate Sponsor, and 10 PERCENT has also joined us as a new Corporate Sponsor. Much thanks to Larry Schafer and to Gary Apruzzese for their work in securing these sponsorships and Patricia Nell Warren author of the Front Runner will start the race and be present at the picnic. Your help will be needed at the justlyfamous "Monster Mailing," to be held at Rutgers after the Saturday run on April 5. The applications, pre-folded, will be just w~J ti11~ ~ ~'(\IJ to stuff them (wou!ct that . everything could be that easy!). The next meeting of the LGPR Task Force will be held on Tues. April 5, 7:30pm, at Lenore's place, newly painted but also newly cat-pawed: 302 West 87th ST. #96 (212) 874-7066. ' As a result of further input from the NYC Parks Department, the course for the (fun run) 5K bas been changed. We will start at Bethesda Fountain on the 72nd Street transverse (Angels in America , anyone?), bead west, then south on the West Drive and around the lower loop. We will make one more circle around the lower loop, fmishing on the East Side at 68th Street. The picnic and race-day registration will take place at the East 72nd Street entrance to the park. Finally, see the flyer and Leo's article for info on our Lesbian and Gay Pride Run fundraising dinner, to be held at Ru~ers (the fifth floor) on Saturday , April 30 at 7:00pm. If the prospect of all those wonderful delicacies prepared by FRNY's own fabulous chefs and presented by our own fabulous waitstaff isn't enough -and why isn' t it?-you will also have the opportunity to win raffle prizes of a week at Craftsbury, two sets of Power Yoga classes, or two gift certificates for two dinners each at A Stray Cafe. (I won the Craftsbury week two years ago, and you see what it's done for me; now I'm the race co-director!) Reservations must be made by April 1~ there, or be square. (I probably will NOT wear a fabulous little black dress, however.) Lenore Beaky I Think Teal! Team NY Racing Singlets I Pride Dinner · ~ .... .. , Join the of chefs and wait staff on the evening of Saturday , April30 at Rutgers Church for a delightful dinner. Cost is S35. Mix, blend, and stir the night away beginning at 7pm. Add a dash or pinch of excitement to spring pride. Reservations must be made by Aprill6. Bring your own wine. Please note vegetarian on check. Cc!:tac! L~~ Bonf"~IJ . 'lt (?1 ?,) 421-1459. Remember, first check, frrst reservation. Our maitred' will be waiting. m~lange I FRN Y-Ci ub-K .. ' . •' Lc b~ ~ ~ ~- ~ . ~~. ~ :'!.., So ('g)"= ' ~~8.0 - ' Ql ~- ~ -· ~ .g ~ .' Our running gear committee chair, Scott Dutcber~ is working his committee feverishly to put new FRNY racing singlets, tank tops and hats into production. (The bats will be sold to raise funds for our Pride Run.) The club is taking this opportunity to make the transition to new uniforms with new colors. Since most Gay Games participants will be looking for gear to complement those faaaaabulous Team New York colors of teal and purple, and our neon pink shorts are somewhat obsolete . The Team New York racing singlets will be mfl(le of Coo!max material and be available dnly on a per-order baslS. Like the new FRNY racing singlets, the Team NY singlet will be made of lightweight Cool-Max. It is basically white with Team New York across the front in - you guessed it - teal and purple. There are also teal stripes down the sides. To order, please send in the form below by May I at the absolute latest. All orders received by May I and ac companied by a check (payable to FRNY) for $21 (for each singlet) will be processed. Singlets will then be available for pick-up at Rutgers Church following a Saturday run beginning in late May (The exact date will be announced in the May newsletter). • i .. .. 'I . '• ., ' Gary Apruzzese ,, .' " . ,: TEAM NEW YORK RACING SING LET Name: Phone: (work) Size: ICut: ' ·'' r I• (Home) Total Qty. {S/M/UXL) llM!W) ~. I, •I " ~.' ,' t .... \ ' x$21 X $21 x$21 X :521 = = = = I• Grand Total: Please make checks Rayable to: Front Runners NY Mail to: FRNY, P.O. Box 87 Ansonia Station New York, NY 10023 'I < ' ' 'I ' �\;prlng Fever on Two Wheels All you bikers out there, limber up the leather and pump down on that Harley! Or Trek, or Peugeot, or whatever kind of bike you happen to have. Mter much deploying of logistics, we have a schedule of spring bike rides for the terminally snowbound. Yes, there is life in New Jersey! We'll meet (almost) every Sunday mmting, at lOam at the Manhattan side of the George Washington Bridge. Bike down Fort Washington Avenue and make ~e left (or, from uptown, like Bob, the right) onto West I 78th Street Down the bill you'll find a bike ramp that leads t up onto the bridge. At the bottom of _he bike ramp is where we'll meet. - . , · PJde$ ccme·!r. beth fast ~1!~:"1!0~~ flavors. The most-often-proffered comment on the subject of bike rides bas been, "Well, I''m not in very good shape. How fast are you going to go?" No one bas said, "Hot damn! Long rides! Let's bike to Albany!" So fear not, even the fast folks aren't fast yet If adverse weather threatens, call the leader. Leaders are also responsible for deciding what route we follow and for making sure everyone gets there in one piece. It bas been suggested that fabulous cyclists start with a ride to the New York state line, about 30 miles round trip, and that the fast crowd start by riding to Nyack, 50 miles there and back. The reward for riding to Nyack? Checking out the raspberry brownies at the gay-owned and very friendly Bakery on Main. They're- bow to put it?- to die for. Bob Nelson FABULOUS LEADER DATE March 27 April 3 (Easter) AprillO (Queens Halt) April17 (D.C. weekend) April24 (Bronx Biathlon) May 1 (Roosevelt Island lOK) May 8 (Mother's Day) May 15 May22 May 29 (Special run to Nyack) June5 June 12 (Orchard Beach ride) Patrick Barker Dave Laurence Gerry Valentine Maynard Yost Volunteer needed Bob Nelson Beth Collins Gerry Valentine Maynard Yost Jeff Singleton Donna Cbeckan Barker Patrick Debbie Bell Maynard Yost Bob Nelson Jeff Singleton (No ride: Queens Biathlon, Columbia Triathlon, New York Games, AIDS Walk NY . all scheduled this date) voiunreer neerie<i Gerry vatentine Maynard Yost Dave Laurence Volunteer needed Bob Nelson You know about the Bronx and Queens biathlons, but did you know there's a triathlon with all the same distances (1.5K swim, 40K bike and lOK run) as the Gay Games triathlon? It's the Columbia Triathlon on May 22 in Columbia, Md. Entry fomts will be available soon. It's an overnight trip, and we'll car pool. Mark those calendars! Also of interest to tnatbietes, Jerf Singleton bas graciously offered to show what to do if a bike tire goes flat, other than call the AAA. He will do his clinic at about noon after the Saturday run on April23, the day before the Bronx Biathlon. And on May 7, transition queen Donna Cbeckan bas graciously offered to show us bow to do her favorite events, the swim-to-bike and the bike-to-run transitions. Non-triathletes take note: The essential skill here is getting dressed and undressed quickly, which could be of use in any number of situations. Donna shows us bow after the Saturday Run. Bob Nelson Copy/Photo s Due Copy and photos are due at the Saturday run following the monthly business meeting. (April 16th) Copy can also be mailed to my address but give the mail at least three days. Any copy received after this time will not be included in that month's newsletter. Copy preferred on disk in Word Perfect or MS Word format either PC Pat Kuharlc or MAC. Second Thursday "Secoo~ .Th!!..~tt .. y, NetV:torl-..ing Women," a lesbian career and professional organization, will have its second meeting on Thursday April14 at the Holiday Inn Crowne Plaza Hotel, 49th Street at Broadway, starting at 6:30. There will be networking and socializing, and the featured speaker will be Susan Jester, the Executive Director of Stonewall25. Call212-929-0249 to reserve your seat or for more information (or talk to Doris Stoll). (Note: I was pretty impressed with the large group of women who attended the inaugural get-together last month. Want details? Just ask me!) Lenore Beaky �ftJ! ,~· ~{.\i ~ ... . .-:wv---=~-~ !'t··~·-~~- '• ?-.tl . B. ; ~ ~ '·'. -. A Brie f Social Report I don't have the biting wit of Bob, so nnln g Gear News Flash! Thanks to new committee members, Sue Ltmd and Sue Foster! New racing singlets, tank tops and shorts should be available by late April. New caps are also in the worlcs for this Scott Dutc her Spring Flin g In D.C. Our Capitol neighbors have been at it again, and this year we're planning to visit the D.C. Front Runners April15-17 . The race is the flat and fast Sallie Mae lOK, which benefits the local chapter of the Amer ican Red Cross; race applications are available from the team captains. There will be the usual fun run on the Mall Saturday morning, and a Sc:.tur~j' ~·. ~~nin g, at a I .. I'm not even going to try to compete with him in this department Just the facts. The fact is, Bowling was a blast! I'm finding this club to have members equipped with many special skills. I will oot bore you readers with our inside bowling jokes, etc. if ~ know what a great time we had and you'll just you would like to be in on it have to join us next time. The next bowling night will be sometime in April stay tuned on Saturdays for the specifics. By the way, I really want to thank those who put in suggestions for bowling in the ftrSt place . Now ~are some people who really know how to use the box! Keep those ideas pouring in! dituJt:&4"u1cc ., .,! I The Wrig ht Stuf f Roxymania Several of you who missed the Wollman Rink skating party have pleaded for a repeat Well, frankly, we've had it with ice and snow, and would prefer to see some big-chested blondes skating around the Roxy oval on a Tuesday night, wiggling their buns to the latest rave. (Hillary and Bob are entertaining separate fantasies on this score, uh, subject.) In spite of Bob's previous experiences with Roxy rollerskating, we'll go Tuesday, Ayr..! !2 <>i:d .,._,m~eet <11. 7:30pm at the disco on 18th Street west of Tenth Avenue. It' s $10 at the door and $3 in skate rental . A trip to a Chelsea restaurant will be welcome after we've worked up an appetite, though it might not satisfy the particular appetite we have in mind . • Hilla ry Jacks on & Bob Nelson ., The Baby Donut Special Run Everyone is invited to indulge in the wonderful world of simple sugars - baby donuts, honey buns, cupcakes and candy at Sue Foster and Sue Lund 's home following (for a change of pace) a run in Central Parle. Maybe there will be some healthy stuff, too. Meet at Sue & Sue' s- 101 W.81st St, Apt 714- at 12:00 noon on Sunday, April 2~·th. RSVP with the Sue's (212) 874-1388 or Edna Benitez (212) 580-0342. Sue Foste r & Sue Lund location and price that at this writing were yet to be determined. Our initial reading is that we will not have enough people to rent a bus, but will DOONUBURY drive down in a couple of vans, which !.l.'ft"! !'&. should be less expensive. Vans (or a bus) : :;.;;,-;e. ;'i"; )C({ ,)> .'(.{• '(}i IW t' C F(i,: will leave, in hallowed Front Rtmner " ' •'XI<.~ . AltY !'!Qr .. . ~ .~-. .. tradition, from 73rd and Broadway at from 6:30pm Friday, April15, and Christopher Street and Seventh Avenue at 7pm. We do need to know very, very soon how many are going . U you haven't signed up yet for the weekend and need either housing or transportation, call Bob Nelson NOW at 212 567-7160. Hilla ry Jacks on & Bob Nelson )(.( i •N'J;v; ~~\.~~ ~l('i l#liff: I ' i ',i ii~<4; ~; ,. ~·f.' P.!C~.. y,.~ ~(.~~. A ( <J+"' -r.: .~ ~<_.: ; . C.ilc' x» ,t lj{'i. :. ; },t(j : ! If!·· . <iM Ail ·~~. ? .:,"t(, .~.:.r ., ~· 7!'!tr~ ; ~ ,t;';>il)' O'Jt'~~U\' !!/' i."'.i Did you know that when Frank Lloyd Wright designed the Guggenheim Museum, he expected that museum-goers would ascend and descend his famous spiral by means of go-carts? Wright believed architecture could make life better for the middle class, by the strength of its design if not by the mobility of its go-carts. About 190 of his buildings are represented in "Frank Lloyd Wright: Architect," the exhibition at the Museum of Modem Art through May 10. There are drawings, photographs, stainedglass windows and even sections of buildings. Front Runner Bob Galloway has graciously offered to lead a group to the exhibit, and has arranged a slide show ~or us. Me:!i him Tuursday, Aprii 21 at 6pm at the museum, for what will certainly be an evening of Wright revelations. HiUary Jacks on & Bob Nelson ' ' ,... Newsletter Staff ol I I T .I ' ' .. ... Editor & Calendar: Patricia Kuharic Lenore Beaky Proofreaders: Mailing: Editor's Helper: 'T' Geor ge Schlein Lee Abbey Claudia Borden SPRING CLEA NING ? -DO N'T Toss IT JUST YET !! The Front Runners Charitable Foundation will be planning a Rummage Sale this Summer. Please save any items you were thinking of tossing (eg. clothing, books, records, furniture, tt:ckraack.;, ;:!::: .). We'.'.' !!!~ :> ~h.ne for your donations soon. Any questions, please call Scott Dutcher (212) 472-6239. Greg Valerie ~~L . < 'r<':'~ T,.YF. it$. 1::<'!- : l~c~ ~'>Uo'l~ ..:~ .,ll/io7 .. <.M.. ~~. ·,,.,.. ".t.=f.#!:.·:\ 4"¥. T !<.'":t.· , ~. ; !'':; l;:':,.'?.:'~"'-.t~ . .~l:.t. '~~.....·:-: ..... ~ ~~:,<: •:::· ~-..,;/·:· ; :: • · ·~ta• .' �Race Captains' Report Front Rwmers continue to train and race undaunted by the often weekly reminders of winter. In the last few weeks those 45 degree days have spawned the annuallycra and polypro shedding routine. Spring is almost here! The Bagel Run brought out big nwnbers of runners despite the nippy air and more than a few participated in the Central Park 20K where Gigi Madore ran away with 3rd place in the 20-29 age group. Congratulations! FRNY's first out-of-town race of the season was a huge success. 40 plus runners and cheerleaders traveled to Orangeburg for the 2 mile and 10K races. t..f:.J~t!.el '::J:!!!l~!:J~!l<> r!a~li 5th OV·~~IJ ;md -enitez won his age group and '&ina B in the 2 mile placed 2nd in her age group race. In the lOK FRNY practically swept the team awards and several individual awards were won (See Race Results). Most exciting are the six PR's produced by Mike Me Mahon, Bob Nelson, Lenore Martin, Mariam Wozniak (improving on her PR at the Bagel Run), Nancy Bernadin and Gigi Madore. Wow! FRNY will have hit the roads in Reading, PA by the time this newsletter hits your mailbox. Formerly the Allentown Trip, a sink hole sunk an 8-story building on Main Street in Allentown causing the half-marathon to be cancelled. Undaunted by this turn of events, we found a 15K race in Reading so the trip was salvaged. Check Race Results in next month's newsletter for the recap. April 24th - Bronx Biathlon; the bike leg OK, now down to business! Races, of this 3 mile run, 20 mile bike, 3 mile run Training, Races, Training, Taper, race will be on the Hutchinson River Games. They will be here sooner than Parkway, the same roadway to be used for we can blink and we need to be prepared. the Triathlon in the Games. For all of us Racing can give you the "edge" inserted who are participating in the Games' Tri, in your training schedule at the proper ·' it's a must-do race. May 2nd- Long times (ie: Call JeffS. or Coach Cliff for Island Newsday Half; for those of you us suggest, however, a few advice!). Let doing the Marathon at the Games this you might want to consider in coming might be the race for you: fast and flat weeks. and a good way to gauge how your trainApril 1Oth - Queens Half, a male and ing is going. May 8th - Advil Tune-Up female points race. There will also be a SK, of course a Women's Points Race and 5K race at the same location, if that fits another good one to see where you're at your training better and then you can with 6 1/2 weeks until the Games' 5K. cheer for the Half-Marathoners. April So give tlie races some thought and 16th- Trevira Twosome, 2 and 10 miles, · we' 11 see you there! pair up with a Front Runner and go for it. DctU Cuiiins April 17th in D.C. -.SaDie Mae lOK, this & Dave BeD will be part of D.C. Front Runners' Spring Weekend and sure to be a great time.r-----~="'o-1=-u-n~te_e_r"""':R="a-c-e-o-f.,..t~h-e-M~o-n~th~--- April Tropicana Run for the Parks Saturday, April23 Place: Tavern on the Green 9:00am Checkin: Yes, I would like to volunteer. Name: ----------~~--------~~-------Phone: ______ ______ ______ __~~--------~ Race: • For more information or to volunteeer, contact: Donn Peppier at (212) 864- 3414, or send this form to Donn at 40 Tiemann Place, #50, New York, NY 10027-3348. Tappan tee Men's Masters Team Short & Brief A training schedule for the 5,000 meters, 10,000 meters and the marathon is included on the back the Running Class Flier. Don' t forget the classes! Jeff Singleton of Tappan Zee Women's Masters Team �... ~ ' • ,. .... .. 411; ,• '~ ... I .., ,. ': . '' ' ' ·~ ', As the Front Runner World Turns ~ l I II. -' With the end of winter on everyone's mind, this month's newsletters are chock full of plans for races, runs, special events and, of course, training for the Games. But being Front Runners, naturally many of us put fashion first. Orlando notes that "It's almost spring and our t-shirt design is, gasp, from last season!" They offer a 30 minute professional massage, a haircut, a free t-shirt and a one-year free membership to the artist whose design is selected. San Diego, in addition to a free membership and a free shirt, plays up the "oppo rtunit y to parade your signature on some of the most awesome pees in the world." Also focusing on style are Ft. Lauderdale (newt's) and San Francisco, whose "shorts of the month" award goes to someone who doesn't wear shorts and isn't a Front Runner, but to "the woman with that sophisticated soft lemon yellow (is that redundant?) jacket and black slacks who picks up trash around Stowe Lake." .. . . f ••• ' .; ; .. Also in the "great minds think alike" category are all the clubs who must have found out about our own bowling night. (Who but Bob and Hillary could come up with such a great idea?) Chicago "bowled for fun" at Marigold Lanes, while Minneapol~ tried cabaret bowling at (I kid you not) Cafe Wyrd. They bowled a couple of games, then "took in dinner along with three short plays and live music." No Baylands Bowler has yet bu.>ilc;u lilt :cc UicUk, ~t tt.;:r';~ ~cp!~g. Los Angeles had me going with mention of several frrst-time "bowlers," but the bowling they did was their annual "Bowl to Breakers" 20.8 mile training run. The club seemed excited and ready for the ninth LA Marathon (March 6), where the club staffs the mile 10 water table. San Francisco was also looking forward to LA's hospitality for "one of the nicest marathons on the West Coast." ... ' ~I 'I Clubs everywhere were also thinking alike about another thing Front Runners do so well: giving our time, energy and money to causes and campaigns that matter to us. Honolulu and San Francisco were both gearing up for AIDS benefits, and Chicago had just completed a very successful joint AIDS fundraiser with the Chicago Smelts (swimming), which raised over $21,0 00. Two River s (NY) threw a winter white party which rnised mone y for the Stonewall25 March in June, and many in Ft. Lauderdale are "no longer demonstration virgins." Several Front Runners participated in a large protest against a "Reclaiming America" conference keynoted by Dan Quayle. Commented one Front Runner, now's "the time for our community to be vocal, to be seen, and for others to respect us." Hear bear. I hope we're all out doing just that in our many ways in our many cities and towns, and that it is bringing us all great joy and pride. Paul Brockmann ·. ·" I '· I ' ' ..... A few good wome n (who want to l~.sat to sail ~d r~:: ::ri!bo2.ts). I race my 19ft. "Flyirlg Scott" out of Greenwich, cr. I need wome n to crew who can sail on Saturdays & Sundays this summer. No exper ience needed! Thule bar with locks. SuitaUle fot ra s~-•aU ca -:.;·~th :ai~ gutters & great for carrying skis/bikes. $70 (112 price) RoUlng TV Cabin et with glass doors (door store). Stere o cabin et (workbench). *Both in new condition. . ' 1'- .' . 'I' For Rent: Studio apt Provincetown, MA tt ~;=~:l~u:;~t~~)outdoor $550.00 1-1 •' ... I ., 3rd. week in August For Rent: Call: Susan (203) 661-7094 2 bedroom or large 1 bedroom apt Park Slope or Brooklyn Heights (1be cheaper, quieter, more light and more fabulous --the better~ 41jP Needed: 6/1/94 Call: Diane (212) 866-1745 or (212) 867-5 050 x337 (work) . · .. ,, ·' 1 Lg. 1 Bedro om Lux. Prewa r Coop Near Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn (Ideal for running in Prospect Park.) 24 hr. OM. Sunke n LR, Parquet, OW, lOOOsf Available 5/1~4 $900/mo. Call: Diane (212) 866-1745 or (212) 867-5 050 x337 (work) ., I �," Has/a Skole 4K Norway November 30, 1993 Inger Jo Berger 19:09 Jordan3K Norway January 1, 1994 Inger Jo Berger 3K 15:36 Sbv_artberg Rennet Norway 25K Sid January 22, 1994 Inger Jo Berger 4K 25K 2:24:52 Va/er Undomsskole Norway January 22, 1994 ·lr'a"'r •.to 8er!Jer JIH Rennet Heradsbygd Norway 25K Ski January 29, 1994 Inger Jo Berger Memes Skirenn Norway 27K Sid February 6, 1994 Inger Jo Berger AI Gordon Five Miler Central Park, NY February 20, 1994 Laura Collins Kathy Kuzmin 31.:39 25K 2:24:52 27K 2:45 :51 37:22 38:59 Los Angeles Marathon Los Angeles, CA March 6, 1994 Ric "Road Warrior" Munoz 2:57:03 26.2M Point Perspective Greenwich, CT March 6, 1994 Marnell McNamara Susan Ziering iJrooiciyn hllli-itiarlnnon Brooklyn, NY March 13, 1994 Tor Hansen John Watters Harold Brueland Craig Booth Ellen Brenner Joe Criscione 5M 41 :02 48:24 March1~1994 • TappanZH FRNYTeams A Women's Open B Women's Open C Women's Masters D Men'sOpen E .Men's Open F Men's Masters 2nd Place 3rd Place 1st Place 3rd Place 4th Place 3rd Place Tappan Zee Sports Run Tappan Zee, NY March 13, 1994 Patrick Guilfoyle 10K 036:51 (4th 35-39) 5M 40:08 42:13 038:03 Dave Bell (3rd 30-34) E38:07 038:08 Rod Blacklock Rick Buckheit (1st Overall Law Enforcement) 039:02 Gary Apruzzese (1st Overall Veteran) 13.1M 1:21 :59 1:35 :37 1:37:50 1:39:46 1:42:10 1:47:11 St. Patrick's Day Human Race St. Paul, MN Coors MAC Indoor Championship s New York, NY 600yd February 25, 1994 1 :19:00 Manuel Chinchilla Sage/Run C.ntral Parle, NY · February 27, 1994 Rick Buckheit Mike. ~Mahon Bob Nelson David Laurence David Pitches Bob Brins Steve Nowling Jon Livingston Chartie Wintczak Manny Gonzales Andrew Khoo Rob Hofman Bruce Alpert Larry Schafer Gary Kelley GiG1 Madore Miriam Wozniak Joan Lilly Laura Collins Dot Fuscaldo Donna Checkan Susan Ziering Paulette Meggoe Julius Caesar 4 Mile Run Central Parle, NY March 6, 1994 Alleyne Froser Nancy Killian BK E39:37 *F41 :55 A42:37 Jeff Singleton Bob Nelson Gigi Madore (1st 25-29) Mike McMahon Dave Laurence Dave Pitches Manny Gonzalez George Mayer William Stinton Marty Pearl Charlie Wintczak Jeff St. Denis Miriam Wbzniak Beth Collins Rob Galloway Nancy Bernadin Dot Fuscaldo Sandra Levine Leslie Minkler 36:11 48:56 St. Patrick's Day Road Race Bridgeport, CT March 13, 1994 Marnell McNamara Susan Ziering 40:25 42:25 Deadline for Race Results is the 15th of each month. Except for NYRRC scored events for which you registered as a FRNY member, you must notify the race captains of: name, date, location, finishing time & distance of races you wish to list For any Race, let the race captains know if your performance is a personal record or first time at the distance. " Ruth Ribner Donna Checkan Tina lsselbacher Marla Korchmar Thorn Johnson Jane Levine Ed Pyle Noelle Couvreur Les Goldstein Ginger Bernadin Lenore Beaky Diane Batchelor JimGibb Donn Peppier Leslie Case Kathy Kuzmin Lenore Martin *E42:09 E42:59 F43:34 F43:43 F43:51 +44:09 E44:39 46:06 46:23 *A46:33 46:57 47:42 *847:45 C48:24 5M (3rd 40-44) 848:34 848:42 (1st Overall Educator) 10K 38:48 *42:49 M43:15 43:22 M44:22 M44:42 M47:04 M48:02 48:30 M48:59 M48:59 M48:51 M50:38 M53:38 M55:42 46:39 *46:39 47:11 M50:33 M56:10 56:13 M56:24 1:07:01 Race Captains: Dave Bell (718) 330-0487 Beth Collins (718) 935-9072 · •• 849:08 A49:19 49:33 51 :05 51 :16 A52:18 52:58 54:38 C55:48 856:08 56:09 57:07 58:27 58:35 *59:25 Symbols used In race results + First Time at Distance * Personal Record M Masters Runner tt First time for event 0 Race Walker J r >o\.. 1 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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No. Bn Fr on t Ru nn er s NY Box 87, Ansonia Station, New Yol'k 10023 THANKS!!! It's bard to believe, but il's finally bc.re- what RobertLipsyte of the New York Times called one of the " ... most important sporting events of our time." Yes, Gay Games IV bas arrived!!! Years in the making, thrilling to behold and. uJli ·..,~t~ly , tmfor~!-'•tabJ."! . I write tllese words weeks before the opening ceremonies, knowing that the Games will be all of that and more. So many women and men have given their time, their sweat and their tears to this endeavor to ensure that we will have an experience for the ages. At this time I would like to thank several Front Runners who have been at the forefront of this effort and deserve our gratitude. Denise Cuttita and Diane Westerback are the co-chairs of the sport climbing 19 events to be held in New Paltz, NY. They have disproved the rumor that runners.have barely enough hand-eye coordination to feed themselves. Malcolm Robinson is the sport chair for the track and field events to be held at Downing Stadium on Randall's Island. ~ Malcolm, one of the Front Runner ~ founders, bas achieved something for GGIV that bas not happened before USAT&F accreditation for its track met.:i, another historic first. Patrick Barker has . navigated through New York City bureaucracy to organize a world-class marathon through the streets of ~ Manhattan. It will be one of the crowning jewels of the Games. ,·.::-:1·' l': •.r.:· . '"/ .~--...•!'· ~:Y:· ,,/(" . Lenore Beaky and Marty King could ~ .~"".\b •·.,...~..,.J··. . -~~ have rested on their lawels as past FRNY :t"'-~New Membe rs presidents, but they volunteered to be race directors for our own Lesbian & Gay welcome the We ~· ; .;.·...:=.. -!,.. :.---· ~~· following new members: Pride Run on June 18th. It is shaping up ••::!• '· .:_.,.Hi . ·· bavicl Albright, Howard to be our best race ever with entrants from · ·: ; ll =, \ ' Dimond, Will Friesen, all over the globe already signed up. Kenneth Majerus, Patrick Weir, (To clarify something: Lenore and Marty Eric B. Marcus, Tokara C. have not established a precedent with this Ken Partington and Norville, former president/race director thing, ok?) Steven Ritzel. ..•.. v ··~--.-; Once more huge thank you to longtime Front Runners - Gary Kelley and Jay Hill. Gary is on the board of GGIV and bas been instrumental in the events basic planning and organization. Jay is the Executive Director of Gay Games IV. A few sentences do not do justice to tlte time and efiort uaat Jay has put towards GGIV. FRNY is very proud of you, Jay. By the way, we miss you at our weekly runs, but understand that you've been a little busy. Thank you all- it couldn't have happened without you! Be safe, be seen! Gary Apruzzese NEWSLt :rTER SPECIAL ISSUE With the culmination of six months of training and labor in June, Front Runners New York will celebrate our successes of the Lesbian and Gay Pride Run and Gay Games IV by issuing a single special late !.ummcr issue of the newsletter in lieu of separate July and August issues. The post LPGRIGGIV issue will feature full results of our members' performances in GGIV & LGPR, photos, anecdotes, sagas, thriiis, vi~.:iories, medal ceremonies and many moments . Witlt so many Front Runners participating in so many events, both athletic and cultural, there are certain to be many stories to share. We ask everyone to participate in this issue by chronicling your personal experiences of this historic week in words and pictures and then submitting them to our Editor in Chief, Pat Kubaric, by July 16th. You can expect to receive this special issue around the ftrSt week in August. [Ed Note: Please limit the number of people in each picturebec ause,large groups don't scan well: Take a few photos and I will combine them in the newsletter.] Beth Collins �INCREASE YouR RVR The editors of Runner's World recommend that all runners volunteer for one race for every race they compete in. How is your Run/Volunteer Ratio? If you would like to improve it, just call Don or Rob at (212) 864-3414. Those with a fme RVR are our Minimarathon tune-upers, Gary Apmzzese, Patrick Barker, Bob Brins, Jim Gibb, Marty King, Terry Lorden, Mike Ross, Ken Shereda and Butch Stolinsky. Come along and sing our song and join our company ... Robert Galloway & Donn Peppler JUNE GROUP RUNS T u 110i wiu1iCt .viti.; C..3IV ~-.-~l.II.S, there will be no organized FRNY group runs on Saturday, June 18th; Wednesday, June 22nd.; or Saturday, June 25th. All other scheduled Saturday and Wednesday runs will be held. Get it? Got it? Good. Gary Apruzzese JUNE IS BUSTIN' lESBIAN &GAY PRIDE RuN "Duck Relays" from Beyond the Farside. by Larson FAMOUS GUEST AT LGPA On Friday, June 17th from 8pm to 9pm at Barnes & Noble (B'way at 82nd. St.) meet bestselling author (and this years LGPR guest starter), Patricia Nell Warren. Ms. Warren's novel, The Front Runner has sold 10 million copies and helped name our club. She will discuss her new work, Harlan's Race, the long awaited sequel to the most popular gay love story of all time. FRNY membership wd LGPR information will be available at the event. Invite your friends. Marty King OUT ALL OVER! I know that we will all be very busy this month. Still, if you want to do your part in thanking the NYRRC for all the iu ....a!uabl~ ~61~ they have, vffc;~ tl-3 0VCt the years for our Pride Run, you can do so by volunteering for the Advil MiniMarathon. For those who have never done so, each Race of the Month is an opportunity to see how a race is scored, by helping to do it yourself. The MiniMarathon is a big race, for women only, so all you big boys will be free that day. Come on out and cheer on our women's teams, and thank NYRRC. We11 be very grateful. The date is Saturday, June 4th. The time is 8:30. The place is Tavern on the Green. Be here or be square. or something like that... Robert Galloway & Donn Peppler Parlez-vous franS41s? Sprechen Sie Deutsch? How about Norwegian? The 1994 Lesbian and Gay Pride Run promises to be, not only the largest Pride Run ever, but also the most international. Thirty to forty Norwegians are on their way to New York to join us on June 18so naturally, you plan to be there, too, right? Thanks to all of you who joined us for yet another fabulously successful fundraising dinner, produced by Leo Boneau, his cilefs, ana \\laitpelSOHs. We still need you to help us distribute race applications, to solicit raffle prizes, cash donations, business ads, and donations of food for our post-race picnic. Do you subscribe to an e-mail network like Prodigy or Compuserve or Delphi or Echo? Then you can help us by posting info about the Run on your bulletin board. We will also need scads of volunteers to staff registration at NYRCC and Gay Games on Thursday and Friday, and to work the race itself. HELLPP!!!! The next (and last!) Task Force meeting will be at the loft of Beth Collins, 255 Water Street in Brooklyn on Wednesday June 1 at 7pm. It's a pot luck, so check with Beth about what to bring, food-wise. So be there, or be square. Remember the 30----or 40--Norwegians. Lenore Beaky Volunteer Races of the Month June Advil Mini-Marathon Saturday, June 4 Tavern on the Green Place: Checkin: 8:30am Lesbian & Gay Pride Run Saturday, June 18 E.68th & East Park Dr. Place: Checkin: 8:00am ............. ~·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·~·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·~ Yes, I would like to volunteer. Name: Phone: Race: • For more information or to volunteeer, contact: Donn Pep~ler at (212) 864 - 3414, or send this form to Donn at 40 Tiemann lace, #50, New York, NY 10027-3348. ~ �GAY GAMES SABBATH GGIV 0PENING ICLOSING CEREMONIES CLOSING CEREMONIES OPENING CEREMONIES Wien Stadium at Columbia Univ. Baker Field (take the #1 train to 215th St) Saturday, June 18th. When: All Athletes must Check-In: check-in between 5pm and 6:30pm. Check-In will be held at the adjacent practice field and athletes should arrive dressed for the Opening Ceremonies. All track & field! marathon p?rt!cipants should look, for Gary Apruzzese, who will be acting as Marshal. Procession: The Procession will form on the practice field at 6:30pm and will proceed at 7:15pm. Field Policy: No gum or high heels allowed (cowboy-style and work/biking boots are ok.) Where: STONEWA LL 25 MARCH FRNY is registered to march as a group in the June 26th International March on the United Nations to Affirm the Human Rights of Lesbian & Gay People. At press time, details regarding the place and time of meeting for the march were not available. As the march grows nearer, please call Stonewall25 at (212) 626-6925 for more information . Gary Apruzzese WE'LL fLY AWAY••• The July Race of the Month will be the Roosevelt Island Summer 5K. Come fly with us across the river on Sunday, July 17. The race starts right where the tram touches down, so you can't get lost (no, not even you.) Robert Galloway & Donn Peppier Where: Yankee Stadium Bronx, NY. (take the D or #4 trains to 161 st St /Yankee Stadium) Saturday, June 25th. When: Check-In: AU athletes must checkin between 6pm & 7pm. Check-In will be held at M~ombs Dam Park (3cross from Yankee Stadium - opposite side from the subway station). The Procession will Procession: form at 7:15pm and proceed at 7:30pm. Yes, leave the heels at Field Policy: home. Gary Apruzzese Congregation Beth Simchat Torah, NY's Lesbian & Gay Synagogue will have a special Sabbath Service on Friday evening, June 17 at 8pm in honor of the athletes who will be competing in Gay Games IV. All FRNY members are cordially invited! The synagogue is located at 57 Bethune St. in the Westbeth Community Center (off West St , up the ramp in the counyard.) Ruth Gursky Perform ance: Come hear fellow Front Runner, Dave Hall sing on June 21, 11 :30am-2:3 0pm at Damrosch Park, Lincoln Center. The performan ce is · part of the GGIV Cultural Festival. For Info: (718) 260-9308 GAMES ACCREDITATION "Under no circumstances will a registered GGIV athlete be given access to Opening Ceremonies or be allowed to compete if that athlete does not have official Gay Games identification badge." How do you get yours? Early accreditation for New York area athletes will take place from 8am to 9pm daily on Saturday, June lith through Wednesday, June 15th at the Hotel Pennsylvania across from PeiUl Station (7th Ave. between 32nd/ 33rd.) A bunch of us will be going down there for this purpose after the group run on June 11th. We will leave from Rutgers Church after the announcements. Join us!! G~ry Apruzzese an DIRECTORY UPDATE Please take a moment to look at your entry in the directory. if it is incorrect or changed please notify me in writing to the club box. If you have decided not to list your name, fill in the box in the membership application or you will be listed. A directory update will be mailed at the end of August The cutoff date for any changes is August 15th. Keep your January 1994 directory, this is only a listing of changes, new members and Front Runner Clubs. Lee Abbey Volunteer Race July July Roosevelt Is. Summer 5K Sunday, July 17 Roosevelt Island Place: Checkin: 9:00am ~. - ............ -.-.-. · - - -.-.-. -.-.-. -.-.-.volunteer. -.-. . like to Yes, I would Name: Phone: _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ Race: * For more information or to volunteeer, contact: Donn Peppier at (21 2) 864 - 3414, or send this form to Donn at 40 Tiemann Place, #50, New York, NY 10027-3348. 0 �SPECIAL RUN WHERE IN THE WORLD CITYWIDE Come to suburban New Jersey for the July special run. It will be held at 11am on Sunday, July 17, at Des Kelly and Brogan Duffy's home in Westfield, NJ. Westfield is about 45 minutes southwest of the Holland Tunnel by .::ar and 1 hour by train from Penn Station or bus from Port Authority. Call for more specific directions. We will have runs of various distances, through the town, followed by a brunch catered by Chef Brogan (bring your Turns.) It will probably be hot, so feel free to shower after you run. Please RSVP to Des or Brogan at (908) 233-2258 or Edna at (212) 580-0342. Edna Benitez SCAVENGER HUNT Yes, there is life after the games. August 20th the FRNY Charitable On Foundation will host the 1st Annual Citywide Scavenger Hunt. Teams consisting of six people will race against the clock to hunt for the rare and unusual. The hunt is tentatively being sponsored by Out Magazine and the Polaroid Corp. Lesbian and Gay groups from all over NYC will be participating. So, if you think you can find a Betty Davis trading card or the sexest bartender in town, get a team together. If you're interested or want more info, give me a call at (212) 876-7916. S\:ot Tii.dbaum FRNYITDF THEATER "Vera looked around the room. Not another chickenanywhere. And then it struck her-this was a hay bar." from Cows of Our Planet by Larson Newsletter Staff Editor & Calendar: Patricia Kuharic Lenore Beaky Proofreaders: George Schlein Lee Abbey Mailing: Claudia Borden Editor's Helper: PARTIES Shows seen to date: Annie Warbucks * She Loves Me Laughter on the 23rd Floor Miss Saigon* All in the Timing Carousel * Hello Again * Passion Four Dogs & a Bone * Cyrano -·-·-·-·If you'd like to attend the next theater event: Call Jeff: (212) 243-6204 So MucH TO SAY, So LITTLE SPACE! As you all know this is a double issue for June and July and Front Runners have so many pokers in the fire!! And this Race Captain doesn't even want to think about the 300 miles left of training before June 24!! First of all we want to wish everyone a Great Gay Games!! We know bow much everyone has been organizing, panting and sweating (not quite yet in this weather) and writing and calling ......... . Now that the training is almost done, GO FOR IT!!!!!!! And while you are out there show everyone our new Front Runner singlets, they are FABULOUS!!! The past month bas brought a number of races with PR's. To mention a few: Mike Jahnke at the Queens Half Marathon (1:31.20), Donn Peppler (55.59) and Larry Schafer (51.42) at the Roosevelt Island lOK, and Tor Hansen at the Boston Marathon (2:51.06). Please take a gander at the race results on the last page, everyone has been enjoying the temperate Spring and the plethora of races (or is it what the temperate spring brings out to the races?) The Advil 5K Tune-Up was bery bery good to Front Runner women!! Congratulations go out to all who ran and helped the open and the masters women's team capture 3rd places. Of particular t note were pet1vrmanres •JY Sue :<oster (18.24), who came in 6th overall, and Rebecca Canner (19.12), who came in 18th overall! ! By the time you read this we will have probably turned in the roster of Front Runner relays for the Games. But in case we haven't, the softies that we are, please call Beth or David and give us your team or what type of relay you want to run. Again, good luck to everyone and have a "GAY and LESBiAN WEEK"!! p.s. We know this is pretty anticlimactic, but we have the Club Team Championship on July 24, and we won't have a July Newsletter, so after the Games are over, let's show the NYRRC bow much our training has paid off (after that nice prime rib dinner at Smith and · ··· Wolensky's on the evening of June 25th) and have as many people "out" at the Championships. Beth Collins & Dave Bell Post Race Glory at Queens Half! Mike Jahne celebrates his 1:31:20 PR & Marten Den Boer his 1:32:19 as Omar throws a kiss! �ALL MIXED UP I'm one of those bizarre people who like to run 20+ miles "just for fun." You know, the type who warmup before a marathon. I sneaked into my first ultra (50K) a few years ago just to see if my legs would fall off-on what- after 26 miles. Legs intact (more or less), I had a blast and was hooked. So, if a 31-mile training run enroute to a marathon doesn't seem excessive to you either, check out the ultra scene. One of the things I like best about my forays into ultra territory is how much I learn. Allow me to share some of these gems gleaned from my participation in the Trail Mix 50K (4123 -Hyland Park, Bloomington, MN): • Pink grass is not indigenous to Minnesota Trust your gut • Sometimes the easiest way around the mud is through it • Don't follciw men who veer sharply from the trail. t'".,nn/"' , As THE • "Only one more loop" is an Copy/Photos Due Copy and photos are due at the Saturday run following the monthly (July 16) business meeting. Copy can also be mailed to my address but, give the mail at least three days. Any copy received after this time will not be included in that month's newsletter. Copy preferred on disk in Word Perfect or MS Word format either Pat Kuharic PC or MAC. · understatement. • Running down a ski hill is only slightly easier than nmning up one. • Have sbort legs will travel. • Sometimes it is quicker or wiser to walk than to run. • A stone in the shoe isn't worth it • Male ultrarunners like to talk about their bellies. • Don't take apart oreo cookies while you're on the run. • You may have a good run despite forgetting your Mickey Mouse hat • Do wear underwear-b ut make sure it doesn't creep. • Don't ask for or take running advice from an uJuarunner. Any takers for a loooonggg run? I promise not to give advice, unless, of course, you ask for it Sandra Levine fRONT RUNNER WORLD ~. wot'~ TURNS Yowza! The big month is actually here. Only a few weeks until our city is inundated with our fabulous sisters and brothers from around the world! As your man on the inside for what's happening in otht:r clubs, I thought I could perhaps serve my faithful readership best by reporting a bit on the housing arrangements of our fellow clubs. (You might, after all, be wanting to do a little visiting, n'est-ce pas?) We all know that a few dozen Front Runners from clubs around the country and world will be housed with our own members, but needless to say, many have made other arrangements. Several clubs, including i Los Angeles, Philadelph, a, Omaha, and were thrilled at the opportunity Chicago to stay in dormitory rooms made available by both Columbia University and New York University. Chicago pointed out that "If the rooms are all fllled, the housing complex would be 100% gaynesbian occupied." Omaha also seemed excited at the concept of going (back?) to college, only this time to all-queer dorms. How come we New Yorkers don't get such opportunities? Seattle, as of a few months ago, bad reserved several six-person suites in the Lexington Hotel. Calgary, likewise, has reserved a block of rooms at Southgate Towers. It sounds like those cowgirls (and boys) from Alberta might be lookin' for love: The rooms will cost $60 per person,"one person to a bed, four to a room. Period." The article points out that the "club can't be responsible for no-shows or new found romances," so members will have to pay for their beds whether they are slept in or not, A few months ago all I could learn about Sydney's approach to New York housing was a judgment that it was "Expensive!" This month, they announce that 25 members are coming to New York-but they don't mention where they'll all be staying. Last, and certainly not least our friends from D.C. lcnow bow to travel in style. An article a newsletter or two ago mentioned several suites reserved in the New York Palace. Ob, please. Now that you know everything I know about where to plan tbose pantyraids (NYU and Columbia won't know what bit them!), I suppose I should devote just a little time to life beyond the games. (Will there be any?) MinneapoiWSt. Paul is fielding a group for their cities' AIDS Walk. They are also looking forward to Madison, Wisconsin's "Mad Run 10K" over Memorial Day weekend, and to sampling "Madison's gay night life, especially with all of those out-of-town runners in for the weekend." Sydney is adding Saturday runs to their regular run schedule, and also scheduling regular longer runs. Boston reports on a club that I have yet to bear from, Front Runners of Gainesville. Apparently the majority oi the club's 40 or So regular participants are women-may be we can all take seminars from them on how to encourage women's participation. I also have my flrst newsletter this month from Lexington (KY), with regular runs on Saturday mornings and Wednesday evenings-an d a brand newT-shirt that's "a must have" for anyone coming to New York in June (See, there is no life beyond tht: games!) I hope we'll all enjoy meeting Front Runners and other athletes from all over everywhere this month, and I hope we and they are still riding high on the euphoria by the time I next report to you. 'Til then, have a great month! Paul Brockmann �Q~! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !~ - - - - - T h e Finish L.ine Hook Mountain Half Marathon Nyack, NY 13.1M April10, 1994 1:56:11 Marnell McNamara Queens Half Marathon College Point, NY April 10, 1994 Jeff Singleton Marten Den Boer Paul Matwiow Gigi Madore Paul Williams Manny Gonzalez Harold Brueland Craig Booth Steve Nowling Arm McHugh Mariam Wozniak Donna Checkan Tina lsselbacher 13.1M 1:29:45 1:32:19 1:33:21 1:34:52 1:36:32 1:37:33 1:41:12 1:43:54 1:44:18 ~ I .c:..,.,..., .vI •'-'- 1:57:23 1:57:24 1:57:25 The Spunk Cabbage Half Marathon lthaca, NY 13.1M Apri/10, 1994 1:57:00 Jerry Smith Framingham Biathlon Framingham, MA Apri/17, 1994 Peter Johnston Sallie Mae 1OK Washington, DC April17, 1994 Shawn Pleasants Peter Niederlohner Mike McMahon Dave Laurence Bob Nelson Steven Reiss Charlie Wintczak P~h~r · Onebf'IP. Tony Armas Ed Pyle Noelle Couvreur Les Goldstein Tom Johnson Mark Basham Jim Gibb The London Marathon London, England Apri/17, 1994 John Watters The Boston Marathon Boston, MA Apri/18, 1994 Ric "EI Hombre" Munoz Tor Hansen Rod Blacklock (R2/B 7/R2) +55:32 10K 35:15 +38:30 *40:22 40:46 *41:18 +42:13 45:28 46:14 47:20 50:17 *50:21 51:07 51:42 53:00 53:03 26.2M 3:46:30 26.2M 2:48:15 2:51 :06 3:19:00 Tropicana Run for the Central Park, NY April23, 1994 Mark McKenzie Jeffrey Smith Laura Collins Lauren Schiff Maria Massena Parlt~ 4M 26:35 29:19 31 :21 34:16 36:45 Trail Mix SOK Bloomington, MN April23, 1994 Sandra Levine SOK 4:38:50 Bronx Biathlon Orchard Beach, NY (R 2.818 19.48/R 2.8) April24, 1994 1:31 :08 Jeff Singleton 1.38.48 \1st ;,:>-J~i Beth Coiiins (4th 25-29) •1 :38:59 Gigi Madore 1:41 :17 Dave Laurence 1:41 :38 Peter Johnston Barbara Levitan (1st 40-44) 1:46:25 1:46:37 Bob Nelson Paulette Meggoe (4th 35-39) 1:53:16 Mariam Wozniak (3rd 30-34) •1 :56:22 Yonkers Marathon Yonkers, NY April24, 1994 Harold Brueland 26.2M 3:32:00 YMCA Mt. Goat 10 Miler Syracuse, NY Apri/30, 1994 Jerry Smith 10M 1:21:56 Newsday Long Is. Haff Marathon East Meadow, NY 13.1M May 1, 1994 1:22:02 Rick Buckheit 1:28:40 Dave Bell (with 6.5 min. potty stop) Steve Nowling .'' ~ r': ~~. .~: !-~ ~!; ~ Eiien Brenn.et Nancy Bernadin Newsday Long Is. Marathon Harold Brueland Roosevelt Island 1OK Roosevelt Island, NY May 1, 1994 Patrick Guilfoyle Marten Den Boer Paul Williams Bnb Brins Mark McKenzie Scott Freeswick Omar Diaz Craig Booth Greg Valerie Jerry Smith Scott Dutcher D~!"''i~~ Feinman Larry Schafer ')onn Peppler 1:36:33 1 · ll7 ·J:;() k1 :39:30 1:57:57 26.2M 3:32:00 10K 36:45 38:15 42:45 43:00 43:37 44:28 45:31 46:25 46:34 46:48 46:48 50:17 *51 :42 *55:59 Melpomene SK St. Paul, MN May 7, 1994 Sandra Levine Leslie Minkler SK 21:28 27:10 The Law Day 15K San Bernadino, CA May 7, 1994 Patrick Guilfoyle Ric Munoz Advil SK Tune-Up Central Park, NY MayS, 1994 Susan Foster Rebecca Conner n ini M<~rlo rP. 0~.,~~~ Ch~kan Ruth Ribner Dot Fuscaldo Tina lsselbacher Nina Stark Noelle Couvreur Laura Collins Edna Benitez Mary Spano Midge Maroni Lenore Beaky Debbie Bell Diane Batchelor Kathy Kuzmin Marcia Nelson Teresa Dougherty Rita Bradley 15K 55:47 58:07 SK 18:24 19:12 20:32 21:06 22:18 22:27 22:49 23:45 24:38 24:46 25 :05 25:26 25:42 25:48 25 :50 25:59 27:13 27:56 34:00 34:57 Columbia Triathlon Columbia, MD (S 15KIB 40KIR 10K) May 22, 1994 .2:35:30 Tor Hansen 2:37:00 Gerry Valentine •2:45 :44 Beth Collins 2:51 :00 Dave Laurence . 2.::>5 :00 C:itgl Madore .2:55:36 Peter Johnston 3:12:25 Bob Nelson .3:13:20 Mariam Wozniak New York Relays Randall's Island 4x100 Mens Submaster Relay 51:00 1st Place Team Manuel Chinchilla Ken Cassillo Ed O'Brien Marty McElhiney Symbols used in race results + First Time at Distance * Personal Record M Masters Runner • First time for event 0 Race Walker � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Dcto/1111' 1994 roL 11111 No. 1o Fro nt Ru nn ers N Box 87, Jlnsonia Station, New Yol'k 10028 We Need You! FRNYITDF Theater Parties NYFR's have seen to date: '111 Annie Warbucks \Is '111 Laughter on the 23rd Floor \Is '111 Cyrano \Is Miss Saigon \Is '111 Carousel '111 Hello Again Passion \Is All in the Timing Four Dogs and a Bone \Is She Loves Me \Is Blood Bros ** * ** * If you'd like to attend our next low, low price theather event: Call Jeff {212) 24306204 Busine ss Meeting Notes Our membership is up 101 people since January and we are doing well financially. We have increased our clothing inventory substantially over the last year and plan to sell our LGPR Shirts to other Front Rurmer Clubs. There are two speciai runs planned this month. On October 9th , John Keams is hosting a run and on October 16th is our annual Blue Line Run and brunch. For more information on these please read the Special Run Article and Race Captains' Report. The new session of running classes began on September 8 but it is not too late to start- see Jeff for details. Jim Gibb is looking for members to host out of town Front Runners for the marathon . Anyone interested , please contact him. The club is ordering water bottles with the FRNY logo on them for the marathon. The Pasta dinner will be on November 4 and we are looking for food donations (pasta, salads, desserts). Please see Carl Johnson for details. We are also looking for members to be in charge of the 24-mile water station at the marathon. If you don't want to be in charge, volunteers are also needed at the water table. Nominations for new officers will be open the next meeting. We need volunteers to coordinate the annual Gary Apruzzes e elections for the club. Elections will be held in December. New Members The newsletter mailing is on Please welcome these new and returning November 5th. The next business/board meeting will be held on October 19th at members: Marco Bernal, Frederick Cabral, Ellison, Carl Johnson's apt. 210 W 101 St. #2A. Cathrine Collins, Omar Diaz, JoAnn The November meeting on November 16 Francisco Escorcia, Kim D. Felsenthal, will be at Gary Apruzzese's apt. 41.W Lourdes Follins, Laurie HUlsman, Lutzker, 86th. SL #2K and the December meeting Marion Irwin, Gene H. Kim, Jean is on December 14 at Rutgers Church. and Sean A. Webb. Carl Johnson It's hard to believe, but 1994 is 3/4 over and it's time to think about Front Runners New York, 1995. This past year has been more than special for most of us, with the Games and all, and especially so for me. I've truly had a wonderful time working with all of you in support of all the FRNY efforts this year. For me the personal satisfaction has been, indescribable. Getting to lmow many of you better was an added plus. If you have ever entertained the thought of getting in on some of this fun, now's the time to act on that. The nominations for the 1995 FRNY board open at the October business meeting on 10/19 and close at the November meeting on 11116. You must be a member in good standing and can be nominated by another member, or by yourself. The board consists of president, men's and women's vice presidents, secretary, treasurer and two directors-at-large. If you are interested in any of these positions, please make sure that your nomination is received by the election committee chairs (hey, we need two of those, too!!) during that month. Front Rt:nners provides so much to its members. Maybe now is the time to give some of that back. Be safe, be seen! �~Benefit ~ And the Beat Goes On! Concert Please join Carl Johnson (baritone), Sue Ltmd (flutist), and Christine Diwyk (pianist) for a performance of classical music to benefit the FRNY Charitable Foundation on Stmday, Oct 2 at 4pm. The concert will take place at Rutgers church sanctuary. Tickets are $10. Please contact Carl (212) 749-4176 or Sue (212) 874-1388. Sappho 's Isle did an article while HIX and New York Road Runners Club have, updated their listings to now include the awesome FRNY Track and Field Team. The team has been keeping up its high visibility profile with a recent appearance at Downing Stadium on August 30 for the MAC Track and Field Mini Meets, the last outdoor Track event of the '94 Sue Foster ~ Lal season. TeamUpfor SHARE-A-WALK Tearn New Yorlc will be participating as a team in SHARE-A-WALK, a fourmile walkathon to fight breast and ovarian cancer on October 2, 1994 at 9am. We will meet in Central Park at Columbus Circle, by the Maine Monument at 59th Street. SHARE is a not-for-profit, self-help organization for women with breast and ovarian cancer, their families and friends . SHARE offers support groups, educational and wellness programs, an information hotline (in three languages) and advocacy opportunities. All services are free of charge. ALL Team New York members are encouraged to collect pledges or/and donations from friends, family members and co-workers for this worthy organization. Ruth Gursky ·' Marathon Fever Well, the New York City Marathon will be here before we know it, so I guess It's time for me to start pushing my long runs into the double digits ....Oopswrong article. What I meant to say was, it's time to start thinking about hosting an out-of-town Front Runner for the weekend of November 4-7. If you've been kicking yourself for not hosting anyone during Gay Games, here's your chance to make up for it. ..and you don't have to do it for 10 days! To volunteer, call me at (212) 586-5117. Or accost me Thanks. on Sawrday mornings. JlmGibb Competing in the 100 Meter were Tim Gorely, new to Front Runners, running very well for his ftrst time out with a 12.4, Paul Harris did a 13.2. In the 400 Meter Paul Harris did a 1:02, Special Run Ed O' Brien ran a 1:03 and for his Join John Kearns and Rick Browning first time out Marco Bemach ran well for a run along the Lower Westside finishing with a 1:06. The four got Waterfront on Sunday October 9th together and braved the dark for the at lOam. 4x200 relay, fini shing second in the We'll meet at John's apartment at 377 Open Division with a 1:40 Bleecker Street apt. #3C (between Charles (sub: 26" 200 meter). and Perry St) and run along the river to The word from the coaches is Hudson River Park, Battery Park City and ''now we train for the Fifth Avenue Mile, Battery Parle. we'll be working on strength and Following the run we'll return to John's endurance." The Fifth Avenue Mile race apt. for brunch. Please RSVP to John at is Sunday, October 2, 1994 and is open to (212) 807-1287. runners of all levels. The course is straight John Kearns (no curves to slow you down) and is from 82nd to 62nd with a slight hill at 72nd. Registration information is available at Key West Townhouse for Rent: Saturday workouts. Completely furnished: 2 Bedrooms , For those who can't make it to 2 Baths, Eat-in Kitchen, Washer/Dryer, TV/Stereo included in rent. regularly scheduled workouts, a workout S5001weelc. Call for availability. schedule is available at Rutgers on Call: Elaine at (517) 483-5856 Saturday so you can remain informed and (Leave a message on machine.) train on your own. Ed O'Brien 100 Meter Mosey! From: "It Came from the Farside. • by Gary Larsen The Front Runner Family Connie Colut and Amy Reichman have celebrated their 19th anniversary this September. The Front Runner Family announces news about our members in special circumstances such as anniversaries, personal and professional successes, illness, injury and convalescence. Please contact Micluul Davies at (212) 677-8054 with any news. Michael Davies Copy/Photos Due Copy and photos are due at the Saturday run following the monthly business meeting. (October 22, 1994) Copy can also be mailed to my address but, give the mail at least three days. Any copy received after this time will not be included in that month's newsletter. Copy preferred on disk in Word Perfect or MS Word format either PC or MAC. Pat Kuharic �Race Captains' Report 1 Most Impor tant: We must know bow ers for Wow! It's fall already, tbose rempera- Volunteers: We need volunte many runners/eaters to expect. up/clean up. water SUlpS, aDd bnmcb set tures are dropping and we're all running PLEASE, call Beth at above number and one more ·At Ibis writing we still need long (m- least a bell of a lot of us are). .sistan ts COMMIT YOURSELF! car, 3 or 4 people for aid stops If you got oo tbe wait list fm- lbe and a few people fm- the bnmcb set up. Maratbon and you gave us your name, Okay, so you're not running a maralbon Brunch: The brunch will be held at lbe you're as good as in, but pleae, don't 801 this fall and you are sick of everyone lovely abode of Jeff, Tma and Haley, bug tbose folks at tbe Marathon office. ly WestEndAvenue,#6E. Youdoo'tbave talking about it? Other tban basical They bave eoougb 10 do. If you are being out of luck on tbat issue there are you do 10 nm 10 go to tbe brunch, but fretting aDd need reassurance, call us. other races as follows: bave to LET US KNOW YOU ARE We'll comfort you! If you didn't give se COMING. If we bave a buge respon us your name, smy, better luck next year Points Races: we may bave 10 limit the brunches. and remember, tbel'e are a lot of other Women- OCT. 15 Women's Half, 13.1M not I mean the apartment is big, but it's marathons you can run this fall! cost of the Men - OCT. 30 Computer Run 5 M tbe ballroom at the Plaza. The Thinking of running the Boston brunch bas yet to be determined. At most Both -NOV. 6 NYC Marathon ! Maratbon in 1996? GUESS WHAT Both - DEC. 3 December Ten Miler it would be $15. Reservations and 1be qualifying dales are a little different 8th. be received by Oct. They are: OCT. 1ST, 1994 through DEC. payment must There are loads of others, call me and Call Beth for brunch price specifics and 31ST, 1995. Wbicb means, of course, I'll give you a few suggestions. We also reservations <r sign up at the club. if you are ready you can qualify this fall. bave many applications for area races at My number is (718) 935-9072. If you want the 1996 Boston info we tbe club and at the Road Runners Club. 10 run 20 GuldeUnes: If you don't want bave it at the club on Sat or call the BAA r of You'll never be found wanting. we can accoounodale a limited numbe in Boston at (617) 236-1652. Beth: (718) 935-9072. runners 10 be dropped in Brooklyn or Beth CoUins Queens. The last 10 miles would & David BeD Blue Une Run Info: side of approximately start at the west Running New York for the 1st time or lbe 59th St Bridge. the 25th time? Get all that visualization Make sure you carry identifiCation and stuff clear in your bead and run the last 20 ttansp<rt money on you wben running. miles of tbe course with Front Runners on If you need to bail out, you don't want 10 Oct 16th. be empty banded. We give you cue sheets, but you are basically responsible Begins at 8:00am for yourself. There are always enough Please arrive no later tban 7:20 to bave people running 10 run together and we time to pee, et cetera. insist you do. A slight adjustment in Meet at: Marla Korcbmar's, 670 your pace to be sure you are with others President St, Brooklyn. is better than ending up alone in Bag c:heck:- If you bave a bag it will be unfamiliar territory. transported 10 the brunch site in Manhattan. If you are not going to the Volunteer Race of the Mon th brunch you wm bave to make other ammgemeniS for your~ ~ NYC / Sunday, October 9, 1994 90th & 5th Ave. Place: Checkin: 8:30am n ~~ Cll ~~:~~::Tune-Up .............. ~·-·-·-·-·-·I-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-Yes, would like to volunteer. Name: ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- -- News letter Staff Editor & Calendar: Patricia Kuharic Lenore Beaky Proofreaders: George Schlein Lee Abbey g: Mailin Claudia Borden 's Helper: Editor P~=---------------------------------- Race: r at • For more information or to volunteeer, contact: Donn Peppie 864 - 3414, or send this form to Donn at 40 Tiemann Place, (212) 150, New York, NY 10027-3348. ~ �Uplifted Spirits, Sore Butts An intrepid group of nearly a dozen Front Rmmers finished the 130 mile Boston to Provincetown Ride, which takes place on bicycles. We left in our rented minivao Thursday, Sept 8, for the ride the next day. New to our group were Front Runner Robert Quidone and his friends Phil Magnusson and Jed Clifford. Debbie Bell, Lenore Beaky, and Marla Korcbmar rode together. Mike Russ was fast and alone. Gerry Valentine, who bad ttained long and bard, was a last-minute victim of a bead cold. The ride went amazingly fast, at least for the group tbat I rode with-Pau l Racine and Tony Meola of New York, both veteran cyclists, and An Rawding of Front Runners Boston, who, like myself, was eager if inexperienced. We left Tremont Street in Boston at 6:15am and cycled more or less as a group, adding a Toronto cyclist here, dropping off David Eye to belp a cyclist with a blowout there, speeding after a trio of cute New York triatbletes on several occasions. We spent no more tban ten minutes at each of the four rest stopS, and eventually bad it pretty well choreographed: pee in the busbes fli'St, fill the water bottles next, then eat whatever food (bananas. granola bars, Fig Newtons) time allowed. stuffing leftovers into the back pocket of the cycling sbirt. (That's wbat tbat pocket is for!) The weather was cool and sunny, but a stiff headwind greeted us in Provincetown. We parked the bikes at the fmisb in front of the Provincetown Inn at 2:28pm. Let's see, there was heavy-duty pasta tbat nigbt The next day was the Provincetown Harbor Swim for Life. a 1.4 mile open water swim, (thank you. sponsors!) and the swim' s Mermaid Bruncb Saturday afternoon . Then a cocktail party at Haven House, where several of us slept, attended by the Front Runner boys and girls; a half-dozen or so members of Sundance; one member of Outbilce, the New Jersey gay cycling group; and even a couple of refugees from Different Spokes, the much-lamented and now defunct New York gay cycling group. Dinner at Gallerani's, dancing at the A-House. Sunday, a six-mile run with Tony and Paul and sun by the pool. Then the complicated cboreograpby of getting bikes and butts home in time for work Monday. (Our minivan on tbe way back, far dowdier tban the lavender Priscilla, was dubbed Muriel. I see not a drag queen but a ma1ron in a flower-print housedress and curlers.) Whew! Bob Nelson The Dyke Postscript Debbie, Marla and Lenore arrived at the Provincetown Inn somewhat later tban 2:28pm (3 boors later, to be exact), but also together. (Lenore, baving perfected her Greg LeMond imitation, getting out to her max the last few miles into the aforementioned "stiff headwind" into P-town.) Sunday morning broke to fmd us doing a 10 mile run over the bills and dales of the P-town nature trails. And don' t forget the brunch, witb its many unidentifiable disbes lfood tbat is). A fab time was bad by all. Lenore Beaky Breaking the Tape I was glad Lenore revealed I migbt've surprised ber, but I was her GGIV 800 meter strategy - surprised tbat sbe didn't come with me. "run like bell and then bold on Lenore's often been a slronger long distance runner tban I, but I'd out-kicked for dear life"-in the last newsletter, but ber in some shorter races. And, after all, I'm glad I didn't know it before the gun this was a measly 800 meters; this was went off. only a grueling half-mile tbat mocks your I only developed a strategy after I came quads, stings your lungs, muddles your out of the final tmn in the lead-foc us on mind. and later leaves your mouth, feeling tty the tape that seemed a mile away and as if you swallowed a bale of cottonto get there first boll weevils and all. in lane 6, At the start of the race, I was Going into the tmn at about600 lane 7, and when Lenore cut in front from meters, I was alone and my only thoughts comfonably my only thought was to stay were "bug the rail, tben kick like 'bail"'. behind ber. I knew she wasn't a rabbit, I felt strong and bad a couple fast flasbwant to be the front but I knew I didn't backs: fli'St, the bronze medal in my I don't think I ever want runner. In fact, pocket from tbe day's earlier 5K didn't in a race until the to be the front runner weigh me down; next, I remembered away. tape is an inch my bronze SOOM and gold 1500M from sttaigbt-away. I decided On the back to pick up my pace and noticed that Lenore Vancouver. Coming out of tbe tum I remembered Coach Jefrs advicebad left room on the inside. So. I caught "keep your bead up"-though be may her aod passed ber. not believe this, and I'm not sure I did iL About 50 meters from tbe tape, I didn't bear a tbing. My eyes were fixed on the tape. I decided if anyone was going to catch me, sbe was going to bave to kick like bell. Suddenly, the tape was in front of me-it was mine to break. I was the front runner. Someone asked me later if I put my arms up when I broke the tape, but I didn't remember. I still don't know, and I'd love to bave a picture of the rmisb! I don't know if I'D ever win another race, but I do wisb every runnerespecially my FRNY teammat essomeday bas the experience of breaking a tape. It was great fun, but what made it so special was because it happened at Gay Games IV. Midge Maroni .. �, Notes From New York Bought some subway "*ens and got ooto the right ttain to go"downtown". A well dressed woman entered the [Ed Note: This article oonsists of excerpts carriage and commenced bel' "speech": from a leuer to FRNY from Ken McLeod. "Thank you for your attention ladies and an Austm1ian GGIV participant and new gentlemen. I know some of you have member ofFRNY.] beard Ibis bef<R and I apologise. My name is Mary O'Brien and I'm dying Here I was on Tuesday afterno on 14th of cancer. I have two cbildren at home. June 1994 flying at643 mpb/37 ,000 feet I have no food and tbe Government bas bigblai r lelllperature -54°C, 20 minutes taken away my welfare. Any donation is flying time from Aukland. acceptable. I bless you for any donation. My comfort zone was extremely I even bless you if you don't give a uncomfortable and yet I was really donation." kxting forward to attending As she was just about to exit the titor in the Gay Games IV as a compe carriage she turned and said "And God oveJ" 40' s SK road race. Bless America". I said to a passenger I rerognised no otheJ' competitors sitting next to me "Sad isn't itT' "Sad!" or fellow travellers from the "fwilight be exclaimed "She' s been dying for Zone" on the aircraf t Still, feeling S years." 'one out' is nothing new. A muffled announcement was made Airpor t in Upon arriving at JFK by the on-board conductor/guard as to New York I obtained my luggage and what the next station would be and what beaded for a bus to go into ''the city". ttansfers were available at Ibis station. "A. G & F'. "2, 3, 4, S," "B, D" and He spoke through a handkerchief placed numerous other signs meant nothing to over a poor quality microphone amplified me so I took a cab (taxi). by matching poor quality roof speakers. The driver had obtained his licence A commuter asked me what be said. from the Kamikaze-Death Wish Driving I placed my band over my mouth and School (branches worldwide). As his imitated his garbled message. speedo kept zooming up we were The commuter looked blankly at me and lliiUil by impatient drivers, tooting as said "Don't botbeJ" pal." I now realised they disapp eared into the bot night. New Yorkers didn't have a sense of Taxi drivers drive under the right-of-way bmnour. I also realised the New York rule: they always have right of way! oonductors went to the same elocution Arrived in one nervous piece at the school as l!W guards and station staff cooect address on Broadway. Sounds back in Melbourne. glamorous doesn't it? (HoweveJ" As I exited Penn Central Station one end of Broadway runs from I noticed a bicycle wheel chained to a Manhaaan to the other and covers areas metal fence railing. No bike, no spikes, owned by the super wealthy to the very no tyre -just a wheel rim. It summed average/poorer person). up something. I noticed in a few of the side streets I turned on the television and plenty of graffiti. This artist must travel proceeded to scan through the 77 around the world because I saw the cbarmels of Cable 1V. Would I watch same mindless creations at Flinders New York News, the American Weather, Street station.! one of 15 chat shows similar to Donahue Next morning plenty of things to do in Spanish or Cantonese, or tune into the including registering at the Pennsylvania cbarmel that only tells you what is on Hotel, familiarising myself with the the other cbannels (continuously). subway systein and sight-see as much as possible. Comedy Calttal appeared too "normal" so I tuned into Coon 1V where a Catholic Priest was being tried on an assault charge - being caught stark naked with a teenager in his room. His defence was one of "innoc ent horseplay". I never got the result I remembered the old adage dWjus tict always triumphs(?). I tben tuned into a channel which had a transvestite psychic who provided answers to live talktakk back questions. She bad on a floral dress, floral bat, pearls, pearl ~gs and matching moustache! Caller: "H you're such a great psychic you tell me the question I was going to ask". Psychic: "No- I wouldn't with youyou're not my type!" This was certainly deep analytic television. There was nothing of this standard on Melbourne television. KenMc:Leod PS I am now saving up to go on holidays back to New York. I'm hooked!. P P S I finished 4th in the over 40 SK road race but what the beck I was collecting enough material to write a comedy show! The only trouble is very few people would believe me - truth is defmitely stranger than fiction in the Big Apple. [Eel Note: H you were unable to get your thoughts together quick enough to have your article published in the special Gay Games Newsleuer, don't despair! I am still taking Gay Games articles. Just see me at a run or send the article to my address (It's in the directory.) before the newsleuer deadline (Next issue: October 22nd) I'd like to bear from you.] The End!!! �- - - - - T h e Finish Line ~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Prospect Mt. Road Race Lake George, NY May 14, 1994 Pat Guilfoyle 5.67M 42 :25 Corporate Challenge C.ntrsl Park, NY June 23, 1994 Pat Guilfoyle 3.5M 20:20 Adirondack 10 Mile Distance Run Lake George, NY 10M July 3, 1994 1:01 :36 Pat Guilfoyle Brooklyn Greenway 10K Brooklyn, NY July 10, 1994 Paul Harris Club Team Championship Central Park, NY July 24, 1994 5M 29 :55 Pat Guilfoyle David Bell 30 :23 Patrick Barker 30:50 31 :23 Gary Apruzzese Sue Foster 31 :25 32 :00 Rebecca Canner Jeff Singleton M32:13 32:56 Dave Laurence Paul Harris 33:08 33:37 Michael McMahon Martin McElhiney 33 :59 Candido Barroso M33:59 Martin Perl 34:55 M34:59 Bob Nelson M35:00 Harold Brueland Marie-Helene Charlap 35 :29 M35 :52 James Baker M35 :59 John Watters Steve Mclure M36:19 Manuel Gonzalez M36:25 Dot Fuscaldo M36:51 Steven Nowling M37:55 Beth Collins 38:18 Jerry Levin M38:18 Dot Shields 42:37 laura Collins M43:18 Donn Peppier M45:02 Ruth Gursky M1 :04:06 5K 32 :30 ~ 10K M35:56 43:08 M45:21 Run to End Violence Against Women Montreal, Canada 5K August 7, 1994 17:38 David Bell 19:17 Rick Buckheit Elverun's Lopet 10K Elverun, Norway August 13, 1994 lnger-Jo Berger 10K 42 :21 Roosevelt Island Summer 5K Central Park, NY 5K July 17, 1994 24 :38 Sean Sawyer K-Rock Reservoir Run C.ntrsl Park, NY July 31, 1994 Nancy Killian Equalizer Central Park, NY August 6, 1994 Laura Collins Jeffrey Smith Gary Kelley Summer Speed Series 113 Brooklyn, NY August 24, 1994 Seth Slade 13.1M 1:35:34 M1 :42:58 M1 :43:40 1:44:39 M1 :45:13 1:46:03 M1 :46:54 M1 :48:34 M1 :53:21 1:53:52 M1 :55 :41 1:57:31 1:59:49 2:01 :36 M2:03:36 M2:05:44 2:22:47 2:24:27 5K *18:18 (8th Place 20-29) Media Challenge V Central Park, NY August 25, 1994 Les Goldstein Jim Gibb ' 4M 24:40 M26:52 M26:53 M26:58 M33:11 M39:39 Firmman Half Iron Triathlon Leominster, MA August 28, 1994 5:25:49 Beth Collins (3rd 35-39) 10K 54:24 (2nd 50-59) Hispanic Half Marathon Central Park, NY August 14, 1994 James Connolly Stephen Van Dyk Steven Nowling Patrick Savage John Watters Paul Williams Manuel Gonzalez Peter Johnston Harold Brueland Kenneth Majerus John Spooner Craig Booth Scot Titelbaum Joe Romano Jerry Levine James Schmidt Timothy Hunt Debra Chapnick Back to Work Run Central Park, NY August 28, 1994 Tor Hansen Bob Brins John Watters Peter Johnston Laura Collins Deann Sweeper 3.5M *M25:13 M26:16 Great Bonec Foot Race East Hampton, NY September 5, 1994 David Bell Jeff Singleton Tony Meola Jane Levine Leslie Case New Haven 20K New Haven, CT September 5, 1994 Marnell McNamara Susan Ziering 10K 37:50 38:11 46:00 56:50 56:50 20K 1:46:09 1:58:14 Boston to Provincetown Bike Ride Boston, MA 130M September 9, 1994 8:10:00 Tony Meola 8:15:00 Bob Nelson 8:15:00 Paul Racine Provincetown Harbor Swim for Life Provincetown, MA 1.4M September 10, 1994 42:46 Tony Meola 44:00 Bob Nelson Kenneth Dolan Memorial Run 5K Prospect Park, NY 17:40 Pat Guilfoyle Central Park Womens Biathlon Central Park, NY September 18, 1994 (R 2.5WB 12MIR 2.5M) Diane Batchelor 1:24:10 (3rd 30-39) Symbols used In race results + Rrst Time at Distance * Personal Record M Masters Runner Rrst time for event 0 Race Walker e Debbie Bell 1:26:20 (2nd 40-49) Janet Villas 1:36:10 �Front RtJnners New York October 1994 Food/Bag Drop (For more info: 212-724-9700) Brooklyn (Paul Brockmann 718-788-0567) American Restaurant B'way at 75th St (SE corner) Rutgers Presbyterian Church 236 W 73rd SVat B'way Events Scheduling (Edna Benitez ... 212-580-0342) 9:00am 2 Team NY Share a Walk Columbus Circle I0:30am Discover Card Mile 5th Ave 4·00pm with s~e & Carl 3 · 1 ·--·.,.-· ~ Church • 9 VROM 8:30am Marathon Tune-Up 90th & 5th Ave !O:OOam Special Run John Keams 377 Bleecker #3C 11 0 (212) 807- 1287 16 8:00am Blue Line Run Start: Marla Korchmar 670 President St #lA Brunch: Jeff & Tina 801 West End Ave #6E Call : (718) 935 -9072 117 7:00pm 5 6:45pm 4 C entral Park Run . T rae k & F 1e ld J38th & Riverside Dr 72 d & CPW n 7:00pm kl R B roo yn un 3rd St & PPW 6 7:00pm 12 6:45pm Central Park Run Track & Field !38th & Riverside Dr 72nd & CPW 7:00pm Brooklyn Run 3rd St & PPW 13 lO:OOam Central Park Run Webster Statue lO:OOam Race to Deliver 5K 72nd St. Transverse 11 18 19 7:00pm C P Run 72nd & CPW 8:00pm Board/Business Mtg Carl Johnson 210W. JOi st St #2A NYC (212) 749-4176 Run 6:45pm T ~ac k & F. ld Ie Riverbank Park !38th & Riverside 6·4'ipm . Running Class NYRCC 9E 89th FRNY: . A runmng club for lesbians, gay men, & supportive nongay people of all athletic abilities. 6:45pm Membership Info: (212) 724-9700 Track & Field and 14 Running Class Riverbank Park 138th & Riverside 20 6:45pm Track & Field Riverbank Park l38th & Riverside 6:4:ipm Class !O:OOam l Central Park Run 1 Webster Statue I 15 9:30am Women's Pts Race Women's Half Tavern on Central Park Run Webster Statue to:OOam 22 !O:OOam Central Park Run Webster Statue � 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, 1994 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. 13 No. 10, October 1994 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 1994 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright FRNY. If you have privacy-related concerns about this content being online, please contact frnyarchives@frny.org. Document:Newsletters Year:1990s Year:1994 http://archives.frny.org/files/original/25579d99a684b557a3d64304687785f5.pdf 1a829635f1c7ebf14755edcb6d6e8cc6 PDF Text Text If{ ~ --=A~u~ru~rt~1~894~--.:--=-­ ,~: ,: rol. XIIL No. 8 ·-- ~:-·.·.· '":F"'f.OIJ'f 'Runners NY •.;::::=·:=::=· /{ The Week That Was .••.• -:=:.;;.;.;.:::::::-:·::(·:-:==· ~~t:~k~:: ~= -~; Busine ss Meetin g News It was everything that I had hoped for and more. All those E words: exhilarating, emotional , empowering, and totally exhausting. We were there, queer and everywhere. The subway rides were fun. I guess it really started with stuffing Pride Run race packets on Wednesday, July 15th, and the rollercoaster didn't stop until Judy sang "Over the Rainbow" after the f~reworks at the Pier dance on Sunday night, the 26th. At that point, you could have (and should have) swept me up in a dust-pan and, mercifully, throWn me out The numerous and varied memories of those ten days of Gay Games IV and Stonewall 25 will remain with me forever, but one overriding memory dominates them all: Front Runners stepped forward, pitched in and many times took charge in order to show the world a good time. I have never been so proud to be associated with a group of people in my entire life. People from all over expressed to me their thanks to Front Runners New York. I am passing that along and adding my own gratitudeTHANK YOU!! Be safe, be seen ! Gary Apruzzese Our financial statement for July shows that the club is in good financial condition. The LGPR should show a profit once all the bills have been paid. Plans are being made to offer our LGPR T -shirts to other FR Clubs at a nominal cost. The Charitable Foundation is having a Cabaret performance July 30 and a scavenger bunt on August 20. A motion was made and passed to honor Fred Lebow (NYRRC Director) with a life membership in FRNY in honor of his contribution to the running community and as a role model for people living with catastrophic illness. A motion was made and passed to make our pancake breakfast an annual event to be held on marathon weekend. The pancake breakfast is free to our members and guests. We are in the process of looking for a restaurant to have a fundraising brunch for the Charitable Foundation following the Race for the Cure. This month there is a combined business and board meeting at Gary's apt. (41 W. 86th. St. #2K) Wednesday, August 17 at 8:00pm. Carl Johnson NEW COLUMN THE fRONT RUNNER FAMILY The purpose of this new feature is to announce news about members who are currently in special circumstances. Such "circumstances" could include celebration of anniversaries, commitments, personal and professional successes, illness, injury, and convalescence. By alerting ourselves to the celebrations, sorrows and concerns of our members, we can increase our awareness as a group and respond in ways that are appropriate and supportive. Such passages are often the stuff of real significance in our lives and, unfortunately, often go unmentioned or unnoticed . I will take responsibility for writing these announcements, so please see me at Saturday runs or leave a message on my machine (212) 876-1578. AU Front Runner.family news items wiD be printed only with the full permission of aU parties involved. Happy Family Values!! Michael Davies �Hello! Erik! •.~~ ~.~~~; /,.,-(r~.;, , ~:• 'Crt( '-~ <>"_1'-<t \ ~······· ~-~~~~ . ..'· - r\~~ . . .. . \ by Gary Larson Moving!! Maybe it was the 5K on Thursday or the Lifebeat Concert on Friday, but it definitely wasn't the Closing Ceremonies on Saturday. We never made it to that Gay Games event. We did. however, make it to Roosevelt Hospital at 5~'11 Saturday morning. It seems that Erik Ian Ku11Ilin-Batchelor decided that life on the outside might be calmer than what he'd most recently been experiencing. At 3:26pm Saturday afternoon, 5.5 weeks earlier than expected, he made his official appearance. He joined the club [and the world] weighing 41bs. 12 oz., was 17 in. long, and demonstrated an immediate ability to scream [cheer?] . Mummy, mom and son are all doing fme. Thanks to all for the warm welcome you have given Erik. Kathy Kuzmin & Diane Batchelor Front Runner Friends: I want you to know that as of the 19th of August I will be relocating to Los Angeles. I will miss the comradely I have enjoyed at our Club. Be assured that I've already got the LAFR ~ schedule of runs-Let me know if you' re :::r---......._..........., "~ going to be in the LA area. ~ My new# is: (818) 797-7226. ~ Andrew Knox J I've loved being a Front Runner! When I was a tortured adolescent in Chicago, I read The Front Runner. I never dreamed that I'd someday be a member of a running club like this! _ You've all given me so much. I can't even begin to list the people who've made it possible for me to run 3 marathons, set and achieve personal and professional goals, and recover from 2 major accidents. In Front Runners I get the support to truly be my best self, to run with pride as a lesbian and to transcend my mental limits entering the realm of the possible, the life of wholeness that I never even dreamed of back in 1977. I thank you all for challenging me to not give up on my dreams. Ruth and I would love any visitors on their way to P-Town ! See you all in November. Lenore Martin . . Again, Moving!! Our new address is: 60 South Bay Dr. #10 Narragansett, R1 02882 (401) 789-7996 Thank you Front Runners for being here. I not only came out and discovered running as a competitive sport in this club but I also discovered a lot of friends including of course my most special friend, my true love, Lenore. I have enjoyed alJ the things this club has to offer me and the opportunities I took to give something back. I will always remember the Saturday runs. The speedwork classes, the special runs I went to and organized, and all the races will remain special to me. I am happy that we were here for Gay Games. We will keep in touch . We would also like to have a special run from our new place in Rhode Island (it' s only 3 hours away from New York and on the way to Provincetown). "We will miss you and best wishes to all." Ruth Ribner �More Butch Things To Do Baby Boom Her delivery last July 6 was problematic; the baby took some 15 hours to come out. Little Aurora is about to celebrate her first birthday, and while she's still nursing, she's rapidly developing a taste for fish . She also weighed in at 150 pounds at birth, and the beluga whale is growing by leaps and bowtds, according to a spokeswoman for the Aquarium for Wildlife Conservation (known in simpler times as the New York Aquarium) in Coney Island. Front Runners can meet Aurora and her mom, Marina - as well as hundreds of other named sealife, including Binky the sea otter- on Sunday, July 31, when we explore a beach scene in our own Brooklyn back yard: Coney Island. There are aquatic attractions outside the aquarium as well. There' s a functioning amusement park with water flume rides, although the huge old park with the parachute jump and roller-coaster was overgrown with weeds a couple of years ago (and would be the perfect site for a porno shoot). There's a beach and a boardwalk and cotton candy and a tattoo parlor, which should cover most tastes in Front Rwtners. We'll meet at lOam or shortly thereafter at the aquarium at Surf Avenue and West 8th Street in Brooklyn. Admission for adults is $6.75. Non-cyclists may take the F train to the West 8th Street station or the B or N trains to Stillwell Avenue. Those wishing to cycle the 12 or so miles to the beach, please advertise your plan to _ Bob by calling him at (212) 567-7160, then meet at 8:30am at Rutgers Church. Please be prompt! Hillary Jackson &Bob Nelson Harriman! It's a triathlon. It's on Aug. 14. Applications will be accepted the day of the race if accompanied by $45 in cash, money order or certified check. Anyone doing this impudent little triathlon, let's talk about car pooling and about helping spectator cyclists get there. Bob Nelson Where-in-the-World City Wide Scavenger Hunt! Where in the world can you fmd a Ken Doll dressed in drag or a restaurant that serves Hungarian Goulash? If you think you know or just want to have fun trying, then plan on joining us on August 20, 1994 for the Front Runners Ne·.v York Charitable Foundation's ftrst annual "Where-in-the-World City Wide Scavenger Hunt"! Teams consisting of six people will race against the clock to hunt for the bizarre, rare and unusual. Your team will be equipped with a list of clues, a camera, and lots of luck. Teams will hunt for items from a Joan Rivers look-a-like to a Hawaiian license plate. The Scavenger Hunt is tentatively being sponsored in part by Out magazine and The Polaroid Corporation. Lesbian & Gay Groups from all over NYC will be participating ...from the Gay Offtcers Action League (yes .. .men & women in uniform) to the tennis club. Over 150 people from all over the community will join in the bunt that day ...We're hoping for 5-6 Front Runner Teams. This is tbe time to show the wrestling club that you can do more than run a 10K!! So why not get a team together and compete for fabulous prizes. All teams must be pre-registered by August lOth (we will match up teams with less than six people). There is a $15 per person entry fee. Registration forms can be picked up on a Saturday run or call me for more information at (212) 876-7916. So if you think you can find a Bette Davis trading card, the sexiest bartender in town ...or if you just want to meet a cop, plan on joining us on August 20! Scot Titelbaum The nation's only gay-positive century, the Boston to Provincetown Ride, takes place Sept. 9, a Friday. More than 300 lesbian and gay cyclists are expected this year for what they call a 130-mile ride and what I clocked last year at 137 miles. Registration forms are available at the Front Runners flier table on Saturday mornings at Rutgers Church and are due in Boston by Aug. 5. Riders must arrive in Boston by Thursday night; there's a pasta party and hosted housing. The century, which is a tour rather than a race, although some certainly do race it, leaves at 6am from the South End Friday morning, and there are five or more refreshment stops along the way. There's a Sunday morning brunch, and most riders leave by ferry to Boston Sunday afternoon. That leaves rid~rs with Saturday tn recover. Or, for the more daring, the option of swimming the Seventh Annual Provincetown Harbor Swim for Life, a 1.4-mile swim across the harbor and probably the nation's only gay-positive open-water swim this year. The swim is a fundraiser for several local AIDS organizations and is followed by its own Mermaid Brunch, with gustatory delights donated by Provincetown restaurants. A squad of cheerpersons, usually attired in pompoms and skirts, exhorts the swimmers to the finish line; those not swimming might consider joining the pulchritude. Again, individuals of many abilities do the swim, and some race it; there is a time clock. I have entry forms, which can be turned in as late as the morning of the swim. Rooms have been reserved at Haven House; doubles are $55 per room per night; call me to reserve. Others in the group are staying at the Provincetown Inn. We' re organizing the trip jointly with Sundance and may be able to car pool with them; if not, a van will come to the rescue. Those planning to do the ride should be aware that it conflicts with the Race for the Cure, although a really determined athlete could work both in to his/her schedule. Bob Nelson �Twin Cities Marathon Tired of the NYC Marathon? Want an excuse to escape from the city? Why not participate in the "nation's most beautiful urban marathon." On Sunday, October 2, join Sandra Levine, Leslie Minkler and 5,997 other runners in the Twin Cities Marathon. The course is fairly flat. spectators are plentiful, and the weather is bound to be great (from low 40's to60). For Friday and/or Saturday nights, we'll help arrange housing with hosts from the local Front Runners or Northern Lights (a women's running club to which we belong). Or if you prefer a hotel, rates are cheap compared to NY, but call right away. The weekend kicks off with a running expo and fitness fair on Friday and Saturday. ~~~---r-~ ~ ~{.. \\ ' ;;< . BC C · :-toon Submitted by: D. Cuttita & D. Westerback If you want to jog a few easy miles on Saturday morning, run/walk a 5K on an island on the Mississippi River. Saturday afternoon is time to explore the Twin Cities: skip the Mall of America and go to an exhibit at the Walker Art Center, explore Minnehaha Falls, swim in one of the 10,000 Minnesota lakes, or check out historic homes in St Paul. Saturday evening, take a load off, but don't get loaded at the borne of Sandra and Leslie in the "Uptown" area of Minneapolis (our version of Park Slope). We'll cook or coordinate a potluck; you don't have to bring anything but yourself. Mter the race, well, we'll see what we're up for. Brunch in the "Little Apple" generally ends when it starts in NY, but we'll help see that you don't go hungry or miss your plane. So, get yer ass in gear and see us in a couple of months. For more info see Jeff Singleton. Sandra Levine Cycle Sluts Oy, here we are again trying to be fast or fabulous, or in some cases both! Front Runners will maintain a cycling schedule through the summer, though we are abandoning our fixed meeting time and place. Instead, it will be up to the ride leader to set a time and place, keeping in mind that most of us want to be out of the sun by early afternoon. Though our rides are still fast and/or fabulous, there haven't been enough volunteers to ensure two leaders for each ride. And, in the past, a fast rider volunteering to lead a fabulous ride didn't necessarily mean the ride went at a fabulous pace. So, new rule: nobody gets left behind, no matter what - their level. The ride leader may designate a clean-up rider to ride back or may ride back him/herself, but must arrange the ride to take account of individual abilities. By the same token, Front Runner cyclists should undertake rides they believe they can finish. The Cold Spring-West Point ride on Aug. 21 will start at 9:15 to 9:30am from the Cold Spring train station. Metro North bas a "bike train" that leaves Grand Central Terminal at 7:55am, but you must have a bike pass, available at Window 27 in Grand Central for $5. (It's good for life.) The 50-mile ride is also being listed in the Sundance newsletter, so presumably there will be lots of fabulous-level cyclists. Call the ride leader with questions. Bob Nelson DATE RIDE LEADER July 31 Aug. 7 Aug. 14 Aug. 21 Aug. 28 Sept. 4 Sept. 11 Sept. 18 Sept. 25 Coney Island: beach , aquarium Tony's Tiny Tri in the Hamptons Harriman Triathlon; riders needed to cheer! Cold Spring-West Point ride with Sundance To be determined Bear Mountain century Boston to Provincetown Ride (No ride- - Philly Distance Run) To be determined Bob Nelson Tony Meola Debbie Bell Bob Nelson Beth Collins Gerry Valentine Bob Nelson Dave Laurence RACE FOR THE CURE Septembe r 11, 1994 It's that time again! A time when Front Runners gather together and fight to make a difference, whether it be running the annual 5K Race for the Cure (for breast cancer), volunteering some valuable time to help support the race and/or joining us for a delicious brunch following the Race to benefit the Front Runners New York Charitable Foundation. (1be location and cost of the brunch to be announced). Please call me at (718) 836-0582 to make your reservations or if you have any questions. Mark your calendars and join in on this most important fundraising and FUN-raising event! Donna Arabia �Hs Time has Come Track-Flash Be the first on your block; get in before the crowd forms. Front Runners proudly announces the formation of its new Track & Field Team. Hot on the heels of Gay Games IV, Manuel Olinchilla and Ed O'Brien got the idea to start a NYC based Lesbian and Gay Track & Field Team like those on the west coast A volunteer committee of Edna Benitez, Dorothy (Dottie) Fuscaldo, Manuel Chinchilla and Ed O'Brien bas been formed to organize workouts, track meets, and recruit members. So far Dottie has recruited two wonderful female runners originally from Ireland, now living here in NYC: Rena, who admits, "I'm really a soccer player but I wanted to run with my lover Marion," and Manon who began running at age 8 and has run and set still unbroken records at meets in the US since her arrival here 6 years ago. Marion most recently was in Track and Field at Gay Games IV where she was introduced to Front Runners. She took firSt place in both her events. She also was firSt woman at our own Pride Run. Marion has volunteered to CoCoach our workouts with Manuel. Manuel Chinchilla is a native of Guatemala and has trained and run track for over thirteen years, becoming a National Track Star back home. The pinnacle of his running career was ttaining with the Guatemalan National Track and Field Team for the Caribbean Games, the Pan Am Games and the coveted Olympics. Manuel has agreed to share all those closely guarded secret workouts the pro's do, the drills and track technique with any who come to practice. Workouts have been scheduled for every Tuesday and Thursday evening at 6:45pm at Riverbank State Park, 138th and Riverside Drive. (Yes we practice in the rain.) Workouts will vary greatly and the focus is on individual goals. The running classes will continue and as Jeff said, will be focusing on lOK and marathon running. Track and Field workouts will focus on .no dis!ance longer than 1500M (1 mile). The teams firSt Track and Field Meet will be at Downing Stadium on August 9th and August 23rd (fuesday evenings). It's a split Track Meet with five events one night and six the other.Transportation is being arranged and those interested should contact Ed. Forms for the meet are at Saturday workouts for those requiring more information. Looking ahead, Ed assures us that the team will continue to work out over the winter, moving workouts indoors to the Annory once the weather becomes inclement One long range goal of this is the European Gay and Lesbian Track and Field Meet, May, 1995 in Berlin. This event includes everything from lOOM to lOK. For more infonnation about the team or workouts you can contact Ed O'Brien (212) 677-6345 who is acting as Team Coordinator. "His acting is pretty good too," says Co-Coach Manuel Chinchilla who can be reached at (718) 261-0451. Ed O'Brien Racing Ahead! With the Games behind us and our incredible fitness still intact those late summer and fall races await us. Some dates to keep in mind as you write up your training schedule, post-Games • are in the box on the right. • Marathon entry anxiety? If you have received something from the . Marathon that says you are in the lottery, don't faint You may very well get in via that method. In the event you don't and you are placed on the ''Waiting List," contact Dave Bell or me and we will work on your entry. So, don't be anxious, just keep training! Front Runners will host a run, TilE BLUE LINE RUN, covering the last20 miles of the Marathon course sometime in October. We like to run it after they have painted the fresh blue line on the course, but they don't always get that done early enough. In that case, we'D provide a course map. We should have details in the September newsletter. OK, see you at the races! Betb Collins & Dave Bell August 28 - Back to Work 4 mile, POINTS RACE M & F, Central Park September 4 - Isola Cross Country 4 mile, POINTS RACE M & F, Van Cortland Park September 11 -Race for the Cure 5K, FOLLOWED BY ANNUAL FUND RAISING BRUNCH FOR FRNY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION , Central Park September 18 - Philadelphia Distance Run, 13.1 miles, NOT TO BE MISSED! September 18 - Staten Island Half, 13.1 miles, POINTS RACE MALE, Always conflicts with Phily and this year is a double points race for the men, oh well ! September 18- Women ' s Biathlon, 2.5, 12, 2.5, Central Park September 25 - Danskin Triathlon, Series Championship (Location to be announced), Sprint distance course, women only, and lots of elite athletes too! September 25 - Rockland County Half Marathon - Orangeburg, NY October 9 -Brooklyn Biathlon, 3, 20, 3 in Brooklyn, Prospect Park and surrounding expressways. Lots of fun minus the headwind! October 10- Tufts lOK, WOMEN' S RACE, BIG, ELITE. BOSTON! (It's on a Monday, Columbus Day) October 15- Women 's Half Marathon, POINTS RACE FEMALE, show up for the opportunity to race 13 .1 miles with a bunch of women! Granted, this is just the tip of the iceberg ! September and October are full of so many wonderful racing opportunities it makes you wish we had two of each month. NOTE: To·be included on a team entry for the Phily Distance Run, fill out your entry as usual and then make the check payable to Front Runners New York. If you usually come on Saturdays, bring it to Dave Bell or me. If you mail it to the PO Box, make sure we will receive it by August 10th, which doesn't give you much time if you are just hearing about this via this newsletter. �Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run 1994 On June 25th. at 5:00am an almost full moon still glowed over Squaw Valley. The mOtiDtains on all sides delayed the sunrise. We 300-some runners gathered under the olympic circles left by the 1960 winter games to start the 18th Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run. It actually all started in 1974 when Gordon Ainsleigh showed up for the 100 mile Tevis Cup horse race without a horse. To the amazement of the riders and the horses, he finished the course in 23 hours and 42 minutes. Out of this grew all the 100 mile endurance runs currently run . There are ten or twelve such races in the U.S. depending on your reckoning. The weather was cool but I wore a singlet The race starts with a steep ascent from the 6200 ft. elevation at the starting line to 8750 ft. at the 4.5 mile poinL Most of us walked that first stretch. At the summit of Emigrant Pass we could look back at the pre-dr.wn glow over Lake Tahoe. The next fifteen miles or so were on some dusty trails through evergreen timber on a mountain ridge. In 1993, I found about one third of this trail under snow. Each of the aid stations is fully staffed and supplied with beverages and snacks. In addition, nine of the aid stations require eacb runner to weigh in to determine if any dehydration is occurring. Podiatrists and podiatric students treated blisters at sevt al stations. I was successfully treated by a handsome podiatric team at the 30th miie aid station. In addition to the usual amenities, the volunteers at the 78th mile station take turns standing in hip-deep co let water so we can cross a fork of the American River. Elevations: Mile zero 6200 ft. Mile4.7 8700 ft Mile 24.2 about 5000 ft. Mile 30.2 6730 ft. Mile 35 .8 4800 ft. Mile 43.3 about5000ft. Mile 46.1 2800 ft. Mile 47.8 4365 ft. Mile 52.9 1700 ft. Mile 55.7 3530 fl. Mile 78 745ft. Mile 93.5 1300 ft. Mile 100.2 August Volunteer Race of the Month Come and join us at the Hispanic Half Marathon, our August Race of the Month. It takes place on Sunday, August 14th. Sign-in is at 8:00am at the Engineer's Gate in Central Park, 90th Street at Fifth A venue. If you would like to work the finish line of the New York City Marathon, this is the race where you get your feet wet (ofttimes literally). Call Donn or Rob at (212) 864-3414 or see them at a Saturday run. You may just show up, unannounced, but we prefer to have your names in advance, so we can plan ahead. Vamonos! Donn Peppler & Rob Galloway (sic!) aboutlOOO fL While there is a net loss in elevation from start to fmish, there are several climbs over a thousand feet. In case you want to review the contours of the course, any participant in the race will gladly show you the detailed map and elevations printed on the back of her or his T -shirt. During the race I wore a Gay Games singlet. A few volunteers, spectators and runnen; were impressed that I tried to do both events. One runner "came out." saying his partner was waiting for him at an aid station up ahead. Only three times during the race does the runner encounter any vehicular traffic or human habitation. The inhabitants of this wilderness include bears, mountain lions, and rattlesnakes. Earlier this year we entrants were advised that a mountain lion bad attacked and killed a woman runner on this trail. We were assured that this was unlikely to happen again and no changes in the course were planned. The bears and lions stayed out of my sight. but I did see a two-foot rattlesnake. Just as Sandra Levine's pacing got me in under 24 hours in Vermont last summer, a pacer named Kirk ran with me for the last 38 miles, enabling me to beat the 30 hour cutoff in Western States this year. I never really "hit the wall" in this race; I jogged all tbe level paths to the end. Harold Brueland Volunteer Race of the Month August Hispanic Half Marathon Sunday, August 14,1994 90th & 5th Ave. Place: Checkin: 8:00am .............._ -·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·~ Yes, I would like to volunteer. Name: Phone: ----------- ----------- ----------- -Race: * For more information or to volunteeer, contact: Donn Peppler at (212) 864 - 3414, or send this form to Donn at 40 Tiemann Place, #50, New York, NY 10027-3348. ~ �~ ~•wo('.t> As the Front Runner World Turns luckily some of our out-of-tow n sisters (of both sexes) got their Games reportr. back early enough for me to catch them. If I couldn't pass along any outside impressions of our fabulous games, march and city in this issue, I'd sure feel like I missed the boat. Probably my favorite articles-bo th before and after the games-cam e from Ft. Lauderdal e. Before the race, they saw fit to present many important points of "proper airplane etiquette." Apparently, when the flight attendant demonstrat es seat-belt buckling, someone is to shout "1-2-3" so that everyone can "snap the buckles in unison. Choreograp hy is everything ." Likewise, readers are asked to "please break out in spontaneous applause at the end of the safety demonstrat ion." With this as my forewarnin g, I was well prepared for Ft Lauderdale 's postGames follow-up: four pages of text and two of photos in the next issue. Naturally, they devoted space to flight ("the flight attendants in the front were a bit crabby"), but there was no report on the suggested "conga line over Raleigh-Du rham". On truly substantive issues, the article had kind (not!) words on the rooms at the Hotel Pennsylvan ia and the crowds on the elevators. They were favorable impressed with the many shopping opportunities on the 18th floor "Whoever laid the plans for the games must have been a disciple of Walt Disney" because of the omnipresen t - merchandise. They were not amused by Team Tampa, who ''must have thought they were getting a personal introductio n (at the opening ceremonies ) because they lagged behind Florida in their unofficial uniforms ." Copy/Photos Due Copy and photos are due at the Saturday run following the monthly business meeting. (August 20) Copy can also be mailed to my address but give the mail at least three days. Any copy received after this time will not be included in that month' s newsletter. Copy preferred on disk in Word Perfect or MS Word format either PC or MAC. Pat Kuharic Oh yes, at the end they do briefly mention the trilbiathlon and the lOK. But no results. On the other end of the hard news spectrum we have San Diego and Baylands (CA), which only list results. Perhaps they'll weigh in with dish next month. At the ultra end of the same spectrum we have D.C., which lists only results of medalists. No non-medalists on the team? No thoughts on the sights and sounds of New York? No comments on the decor at the New York Palace? (Did you find any pearls in your freezer, like the old ad in the Times Magazine?) Oh well, there's always next month ... Somewhere in the middle of that spectrum sit Honolulu and Atlanta, whose missives contain less truly substantive news than Ft. Lauderdal e's but as many results as D.C.'s, San Diego's and Baylands. Honolulu devotes their article exclusively to the trilbiathlon, closing with the admirable sentiment that despite heat and adverse conditions, "We upheld the triathlete' s code of facing challenges and surmounting them, and the Gay Games philosophy that participation in friendly rivalry is the highest good.' Yes, there are lots of Front Triathletes out there, and no, not one newsletter with Games results failed to mention what I think was the Games's one glaring problem (which, we all know, wasn't even the Games's fault) . Some other pre-Games snippets I enjoyed: From Omaha came "13 Events that Used the Won! Olympics in Their Name," including such gems as the Crab Cooking Olympics, the K-9 Olympics, and the Rat Olympics. Sydney asked "How do you get to New YorkT' and answered "Head north and tum right at Japan." Chicago was proud to have hosted Brent Nicholson Earle and the rainbow rollers when they spent three days in town en route to NYC and the opening ceremonies where we all got to cheer them. And Philadelph ia's competitio n in New York, wrote "WHIZ! Corinthia shoots past Princess Steroid from the Upper West Side." OK. accuse me of lack of humor, but how come she's from the Upper West Side? We love you like a brother, Philadelphi a, and don' t know what we've done to deserve such treatment- have you ever heard us malign the honor of Center City dwellers? Hell, we don't even pick on the Main Line! Still and all, I for one hope all the clubs had as wonderful a time at the Games as I did. And I hope you all won't be too bored with just an itty-bitty rundown of other comments next month. Paul Brockman n Wanted: Home for a Sweet Girl. (Dog, that is !) Female sbepardy mix, dark brown, 2-3 yrs . old, 45lbs., spayed & vaccinated . Has lons of love lo give & needs love back. Call: Susan al (718) 622-7628 Working The Marathon Finish Line on the Green. At this point, the road is divided into three finishing lanes. Lane 3 is operated by Front Runners. It is the last lane to be opened, and is held for the top female finishers . It remains female only until it becomes impractical to continue segregating the lanes. Once the marathoner s start crossing the finish line, their numbers quickly grow to a veritable tidal wave of runners. This is no place for sissies. There are hundreds of jobs you can do if you want to help out on Marathon Sunday, all of which require no training. This is not true of the fmish line crew. If you would like to be at the finish line, talk to us at (212) 864-3414. You must get training by working the finish line of NYRRC races. This is one reason for our Race of the Month. On Marathon Sunday you must commit to the entire day, 8:00am to about 4:00pm. There are no shift changes. It is either all or nothing. Give us a call. Get on the crew! Donn Peppler & Rob Galloway �~ - - - - - T h e Finish Line Birlcebelneren 58K Rena-Llllehammer, Norway March 20 1994 lnger.Jo Berger 58K M 6:00:27 Finnserudmarsen 9K Finnserud, Norway/Sweden April17, 1994 lnger.Jo Berger 9K M 53:16 Aft. Goat 10 Mile Syracuse, NY lipril30, 1994 Jerry Sm~h Roosevelt Island 10K Roosevelt Island, NY May 1, 1994 Jeffrey Smith (Ski) 10M 1:21:56 10K 46:48 Sunrise Biathlon Long Branch, NJ (R 4M/8 12/W R 4M) May 1, 1994 1:23:36 Des Kelly 1:29:50 (2nd 4o-44} Brogan Duffy Grete Waltz-Lopet 5K O.lo, Norway 5K May 7, 1994 M 26:54 lnger-Jo Berger (44,000 women competed) Nordion 10K Ottawa, Canada May~ 1994 Jerry ::,mith 10K 48:48 Olive Garden 5K Ottawa, Canada May8.z..1994 Jerry ::,mith 5K 23:29 Krystal/marsen 10.2K Magnor, Norway May 12, 1994 lnger.Jo Berger DeWitt Clinton 5K Bronx, NY May 14, 1994 Marnell McNamara Susan Ziering . Midge Marom 10.2K M 57:28 5K 23:20 M 25:02 M 25:25 Finnskog_karusellen 3K Skalbuk1hnJ. Norway May 14, 19!14 lnger.Jo Berger 3K M 18:17 Corporate Challenge Central Parle, NY May 17, 1994 George Mayer 3.5M M 22:43 You Gotts Have Parle Central Parle, NY May21, 1994 Gary Apruzzese Michael McMahon John Watters Greg Valerie Scott Freeswick 5K 19:04 19:47 M 20:52 M 20:59 21:10 Symbols used in race results + First Time at Distance * Personal Record M Masters Runner You Gotts Have Park Steve Mclure Julie Delaurier Charlie Wintczak Andrew Knox Craig Booth Jeffre~ Smith Scott Dutcher Jim Gibb Laura Collins Jeff Erkman Donn Peppler Gary Kelley (Continued)~ M 21 :35' 21 :37 21 :53 Metropolitan 50 Mile Champ Central Park, NY May 28 1994 Harold Brueland 22:14 22:15 22:25 22:42 M 25:10 M 25:15 M 25:39 M 26:36 M 29:49 50M M 7:48:34 (5th Overall/1st Master +50} L 'Espadrille en Fete Half Marathon · Hull, Quebec 13.1M May29, 19B4 1:41 :32 Jerry Sm~h Live Your Dreams 5M Run & 3M Walk Kennebunk, Maine May29, 1994 Claudia Borden (5t.1 Run) Patricia Kuharic (3t.1 Walk) Spring Lake 5 Miler Spring Lake, NJ May 29, 1994 Brogan Duffy Des Kelly Advil Mini Marathon Central Park, NY June 4, 1994 Rebecca Canner Sue Foster Chris Marko Gigi Madore Julie Delaurier Kim Roche Mariam Wozniak Dot Fuscaldo Donna Checkan Beth Collins Marta Korchmar Joan Lilly Nina Stark Loraine Simunek Noelle Couvreur Marnell McNamara Edna Benitez Vicki Petropoulos Tracey Primavera Debra Fierro Mary Spano Sue Lund Diane Batchelor Lenore Beaky Midge Maroni lnger-Jo Berger Melanie Suttierland Eilen Fifle Katherine Hitchcock Nancy Killian Carlene Scheel Elayne Livote Connie Cohrt Teresa Dougherty Ruth Gursky Joyce Wendell Doris Stoll Donna Roberts M 43:30 45:15 5M 34:1 ~ 40:10 10K 39:21 39:52 42:32 43:21 44:37 44:41 45:41 M 46:02 46:11 46:15 48:1 4 48:1 6 M 49:02 51 :38 52:15 52:30 52:42 52:50 53;49 56:05 56:42 56:42 56:57 M 57:01 M 57:28 M 57:51 59:17 1:01 :02 1:06:51 1:07:14 1:08:34 1:09:13 M 1:12:18 1:19:54 M 1:21 :28 M 1:23:41 M 1:28:40 M 1:50:24 Run for the Bagels Women's10 K Minneapo_l!•1 liN June 4, 19fl4 Sandra Levine Brueg~r·s Philadelphia Pride Run Philadelphia, PA June 4, 1994 (2nd +50} Les Goldsteinn Yellow Brick Road Race Chittenango, NY June 4, 1994 Jerry Smith 1OK •43:03 5M M 40:10 8K 41 :00 Dutchess Co. YMCA Triathlon Dutchess Co., NY June 5 1994 (S 600yd/8 13.2/WR 3M) 1:17:15 (9th 35-39} Tony Meola Riverdale Ramble Riverdale, NY June 5, 1994 Charlie Wintczak 10K 49:41 Eisenhower Park 5K Long Island, NY June 8, 1994 lnger.Jo Berger 5K M 26:06 Media Challenge 111 Central Parle, NY June 9, 1994 George Mayer .3.5M M 22:22 Easy Does It 5 Miler Plymouth, MN June 11, 1994 Sandra Levine 5M •33:07 Great Chesapeake Bay Swim Annapolis, MD June 12, 1994 Des Kelly 4.4M 2:20:19 Eisenhower Park 5K Long Island, NY June 15, 1994 lnger-Jo Berger 5K M 25:26 Back in Shape Run- Walk Bloomington , MN June 18, 1994 Leslie Minkler 10K 1:02:08 Western States 100M Endurance Run Squaw Valley, CA 100M June 25, 1994 M 29:04 Harold Brueland Wall Firecracker 5 Miler NJ July3, 1994 George Mayer 5M M 31:38 Media Challenge 112 Central Parle, NY July 12, 1994 Les Goldstein 3.5M M 25:13 Tupper Lake Tininsn Triathlon Tupper Lake, NY July 16, 1994 (S 1.2M/8 56/WR 13.1M) +4:56:24 Jeff Singleton •+5:02:01 Donna Checkan (3rd·30-34) +5:21 :00 (3rd 35-39) Beth Collins +5:22:00 Gerry Valentine M 5:36:12 Bob Nelson �Gay Pride Gay Gam es IV Spec ial Sect i Prwto 6y: '13. ?{ffson Newsletter Staff Editor & Calendar: Patricia Kuharic Lenore Beaky Proofreaders: George Schlein Lee Abbey Mailing: Editor's Helper: Claudia Borden �Lesbian and Gay Pride Run 1994 LGPR 1994 It was October 1992 in Patrick Barker's apartment and I was arguing that we couldn' t lu>ve a Lesbian and Gay Pride Run in l~a4, what with Gay Games and all-too much work, too much stress, who would run it, etc. etc. But the club insiSted, voted, and that was that. The rest is history. Marty and I would like to thank all the people who made the race possible: those who ran it, those who volunteered to work it, and those who worked on and with the race Task Force: Michael Russ, our technical director; Larry Schafer and Richard Bannin, fundraisers; Bob Galloway and Donn Peppler, volunteer coordinators; Donna Arabia and Beth Collins, registration; Sue Foster, art direction; Debbie Bell, Jim Gibb, Kathy Hitchcock, promotion; Gigi Madore, race booklet; David Paul, T-shirt design; Leo Boneau, Jim Brandon, Paul Grimes, David Laurence, Mike McMahon and Tony Meola, the benefit dinner and postrace picnic; Bob Nelson, Hillary Jackson and Ruth Gursky, our announcers; Terry Dougherty and Mary Spano, photographers; Lee Abbey, mailing; Gary Apruzzese, Edna Benitez and Judy Spina, consultants and finance. Also, our thanks to our corporate sponsers and to all those who contributed money, goods, and services to the race. And thanks to the folks at Front Runners who convinced me and the rest ·of the members at the meeting that night that we should have the Run this year. Lenore Beaky The Mickey Zacuto Award ~~~~~~~it2)~~ ~~~?.~~i~~:: !MickJ.y at qqiii {'llancouver}. Prwto 6y: !M. !Maroni - --:_.· .,I- ---F IN_'S '- _--_. ----·------·--·--·· H .. . .... • . ' . .· ·.· ,· .·. ·. :· .. is going to use this money (or rather, the interest on the principal) to present cups in Mickey' s name to the first Master's male and female Front Runners at the Lesbian and Gay Pride Run each year, beginning next year. In 1994, because the race was a fun run, it was decided to award the cup to the first mixed 4x400 relay team, age 50-54 (which would have been Mickey's age group this year). The winners of that relay were lnger-Jo Berger, Frank Colon, Laura Collins and Marty King. The award was presented at Downing Stadium during Gay Games. Congratulations! Lenore Beaky �So Who Ran the Lesbian and Gay Pride Run '94, Anyway? A few statistics on the field for this very special Lesbian and Gay Pride Run: 'There was a total field of about 1590 runners, 50% larger than any previous Pride Run (That makes this probaball) the largest single road race to celebrate lesbian and gay pride in human history!) 'They came from 14 different countries, besides the U.S.: Australia, Canada, Germany, Israel, France, SL John's (the Virgin Islands), Norway, Italy, South Africa, Holland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Switzerland and Belgium. They came from 34 states, besides New York. And perhaps most impressively, they came from 36 different Front Runner clubs, in addition to FRNY. Front Runners from the United States: St. Louis, DC, Baltimore, Rhode Island, Philadelphia, San Diego, Ann Arbor, Eugene Ore., Atlanta, Portland, Denver, Tampa Bay, Boston, San Francisco, Rochester, Seattle, Baylands, Chicago, LA, Fort Lauderdale, New Orleans, Houston, Hampton Roads Va., Shoreline Long Beach, East Bay, Indianapolis, Lexington, Buffalo, Honolulu, and Motown Detroit. International Front Runners: Ottowa, Toronto, Paris, Sydney, Calgary and Brisbane. Runners were afftliated with various teams besides Front Runners or other running groups, e.g. California softball, Australian line dancing, Los Angeles wrestling, and one runner from the Log Cabin club. Not bad, eh? Lenore Beaky To Our Corporate Sponsors: Thanks!! Front Runners New York would like to offer our heartfelt appreciation to our corporate sponsors for their support of the race this year: 10 Percent Magazine, Naya Water, Pride Tours, Gay Entertainment Television, and our longtime supporter, Christopher Street Financial, Inc. And since Christopher Street Financial's brochure did not make it into our race packets, we are offering a copy to you in this mailing. Without our corporate sponsors, our race could not take place; please remember to support them! Lenore Beaky �Enchante De Faire Votre Connaissance If I had to pinpoint the start of this short tale, we'd have to say it all started a couple of months ago when Jim Gibb slipped us a small piece of paper bearing the • ames and phone number of our mystery guests. Now, fast forward to Friday, June 17, 1994. I decided it might be a bit more welcoming if one of us met our guests at Newark Airport. When I arrived at Continental Airlines Terminal B, I learned that their flight had arrived early. There were people milling about all over the arrival area, but I had no idea which ones were our guests, if any of them. I w~ suddenly struck with the terrifying thought that I may have lost our guests! However, I did not have to look very far or very long because the French Team numbering 50 strong found me. I was wearing our new FR singlet. Now I know why they are so popular. They are not only fabulous looking, but they're easy to spot in crowds. As things turned out, it was not the disaster I had feared but the start of a marvelous week and a wonderful beginning of our friendship with our guests Francois Boussuge and Christopher Krausch. Francois ran in our LGPR and Christophe ran in the IOK, 5K and the Marathon. Here are just a few highlights of Christophe's marathon training. 1. Pepperidge Farm soft coolcies are a superior substiblte for Power Bars (they taste better). 2. Do six lOK's a week & no long runs. 3. Sing a little song to oneself while nmning the whole course .. .it should preferably be a melodic Swiss tune. 4. Have the perfect running and training T, T-shirt designed by one's partner. Francois' design made the French Running Team's shirt a big international bit. True, this may not work for everyone, but it worked out wonderfully for our friend Christophe. He bad a great run- sub 3:15:00. Congratulations again, Christophe! Mike McMahon & David Laurence The.author of ·rtie FrontAunnef leads the charge at the I3ay Pride Run �r �Tra ck Tim e! The Beaky 800 So I've already run the 5K and the 4x200 mixed relay, the sun is blazing and I am chatting with everybody instead of napping and chilling under the trees like the smart people, and I'm wondering if I even want to do this dumb 800. Then they CALL the race!! And omigod I haven't even checked in, what a s crew-up! But the T AC official is very patient and professional, he redoes the heat sheets, and I am assigned lane 7 (the outside one, remember, way forward in the stagger). The gun goes off and so do I, like my cat Mo, headed for the living room wall. (You mean this isn't the 100 meter sprint?) I get to the cones, cut in, and there is NO ONE around-I am in FRONT. Well, what the hell, when is this going to happen again, so I take off. (!be announcer is saying something like, "And the ftrst runner around the tum is, I believe, Lenore Beaky!'') So my strategy develops-- run like bell and then hold on for dear life. Omigod, I'm going to still be in the lead when I pass the stands---{!o I look fabulous? Hope so! And I'm still in the lead after the first lap, and STllJ... in the lead the second time around the twn. Finally (I knew it) someone catches me-Midge , on the inside (that was a surprise), and now I don't feel so fabulous any more as my race goes into its bold on for dear life even though you feel like shit" phase. Okay, so two more people pass me before it's all overSO WHAT?? It's worth it. being in front even for a while. Lenore Beaky !Pfwto 6y: S. McLure : Beyond the The Far Side. by Gary Larson �. X ~,~. ~tt PFioto 6y: !M. Spano Ruth M. Gursky Wom en in the Winn ers Circ le! A Final Note From Your Housing Coordinator A big hug and a "thank you" to everyone who opened their homes to out-of-town athletes for the Gay Games. To offer to house a stranger for such an extended period was an awesome act of generosity. Comments include: "Thank you so much... I really appreciate the hospitality extended by the entire New York Front Runners club"; "A big thank you to all of you for giving me the opportunity to participate in the Games. I'll always prize my medals ... medals which would be dreams only if you hadn't cared enough to help me out" What could I possibly add? Front Rmmers are the best! JimGibb �Long,Long,Longer Distances! �Finish Line Fantasy Otay, I admit it: often, when nmning past Tavern on the Green, I've raised my arms overhead in my finish line fantasy. Last year, having observed me running an ultta, Ted Corbitt remarked that I ran like Joan Benoit. Well, you can imagine my delight at being compared to my heroine--and by this legend of distance running. Gee, I'd thought more like Grete. Fantasy bas been a steady part of my training diet After all, isn't that what visualization is all about? Mostly, I picture myself as me--strong and steady, breathing evenly, shoulders and hands relaxed, arms pumping, looking ahead. I'm not necessarily racing; it works for long runs too. My training had gone well for the Gay Games marathon. A recent one-minute PR in a five-miler, along with consistent speed wort. my usual six or seven long runs and good health, had me psyched for an excellent race. However, I've never had to worry about racing anything but a clock in a marathon (Can't you picture a clock with nmning shoes?) So, when I found myself in second or third place overall women throughout the course, I didn't change my tactics; I still ran within myself, passing number two (no, I didn't empty my bowels) at mile eight and gaining on number one, who was reportedly a few minutes ahead when I entered tbe park. Even when I figured I'd catch her since I was told she was looking bad, it didn't sink in that that would place me in tbe lead. At about 21 miles another woman, Jane, caught up with me and at around 23 (I'm told), we passed number one. At 24 I heard my time (I hadn't checked splits since 13) and realized how slow my fmisb time would be. So, I said to myself, "second place!" Now in a survival mode, I didn't entertain the thought of first. At 24 I walked a couple of sees, felt my legs cramp and coaxed them into a run. Ifl walk now, I'm a goner. I looked behind me and saw a woman on my tail. I flashed on Harold B. running Western States (100 miles!) that day and thought he must feel like this at 80 or 90. I stayed at least 50 feet behind Jane. My brother surprised me at 24+, rolling up beside me. Realizing how "close" Jane was, be yelled, excitedly "Catch her!" Yeah, right; the man certainly bas nevec run a marathon. "Brian, my legs are cramping, I want to walk." I had nothing left. He kept me focused. I didn't even worry about his blading down Cat Hill. Suddenly, at Columbus Circle, I caught Jane. I don't know how. I remember the shock of it. "Stay with me, we'll tie," I offered. After all, that would be neat, and thinking as an aside, I've got no kick in me. Brian screamed again, "Don't slow down!" I didn't A minute later, I looked over my shoulder. No Jane--l was going to win. Only then did it come lo me: I was going to break the tape. I shifted into overdrive, running on adrenaline. As I peaked the ridge to Tavern, I beard the crowd roaring. I did a slow-mo kick, arms pumping, raised my arms overhead and broke the tape. Thanks to Front Runners for your support and encouragement all along the Jde course. And ultra gratit> to Patrick, Jeff, Leslie (and my brc:, Brian) with, much pride and fondness for my Front Runner family. Now I need a new fantasy . Sandra Levine ~ Pfwto 6y: 9tl. Spano "How I prepared for the Gay Games 1OK..." Su6mittuf 6y: S. 'Jr{c£urt Steve McLure played cello with tiJe Unity 94 Festival Orchestra, rehearsing Thurs. tbru Sat for a Sunday evening concert, which featured gay composers: Britten, Barber, Bernstein, Tchaikowski ... The group (all gay/lesbian (of course)) came from all over the US and Canada. Steve said, "In the cello section alone, we bad people from Chicago, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Worcester, Charlotte and New York. The whole experience was terrific ... and a FIRST for everyone." (Steve's "morning after" Games IOK was aPR.) Steve McLure �What a Week: Post Games Diary The Games come back in little flashes, rushes of images, colors, heat, sounds, cheers. Wben the week was over, I felt a gap; it was over. But it wasn't just the week being over that I was feeling a bit down about, it was all the days in all the previous months, the preparation, the bUilding, the anticipation. The Games became a goal that didn't compare with other race goals . The Games became bigger than life. Whether the goal was to participate for the experience or to participate to win, everybody possessed the fever, the pitch, the desire to be there and make it happen. We learned to swim and tried to swim fast, we rode miles and miles and then got off and ran. We gladly ran longer more demanding speed sessions at Riverbank. We marveled at the Dream Team's focused precision. We learned to band off batons and run faster over shorter distances than we ever knew we could, because it was the Games. Not having ever experienced a Gay Games, I really did not know.what to expect I knew we were going 1.0 run these races, some of us were triatbloning, some cycling, climbing, roller blading, swimming, but we've done that before, so what's the big deal? Well, being a person who cries when I'm watching practically any sport (maybe except for bowling)- I mean I just get moved and I can't help myself - the Games were the sublime queer sports junkie's dream. And it wasn't simply the races, the competition, it was us as our own best cheering section, as fabulous organizers, race directors, hosts, but primarily as fans. My Gay Games started with the aborted Triathlon then Duathlon. Donna and I arrived at the race, witnessed the chaos, and I busied myself getting ready. Every time I turned around I saw a Front Runner, not one that was competing, but those who came to cheer and volunteer. I knew some folks were coming, but I was literally astounded by the numbers. Wbat a cheering section. There could not have been a better Non-Triathlon than that The noise, the screaming, I really can't describe it. It was some big deal. I had focused so much attention on my triathlon goal that I figured my week at the track would be extra. Well, it was more than extra All those days at Downing Stadium became addicting and I was glad I bad entered as many events as I bad because I had these marvelous chunks of hours to bake in the stands and watch queer athletes fly down the straight away (no pun intended). Talk about cheering, we were hoarse within hours. Track and Field gave us all a chance to shine where everyone can watch. You can't hide in mid pack during a relay. We let it all hang out and loved each other for doing it. As I came back each day, I kept looking forward to race after race, a sports junkie's dreamgays and lesbians on medal stands, the drama of the sprints, lines for massages, everyone going nuts as Diane Batchelor almost ready to give birth runs into the stadium finish for the 5K. It was quite a week to be sure. Then when I thought it couldn't get any better, there was the Gay Games Marathon. More junkie bliss as we volunteered and cheered 400 plus fabulous gay and lesbian athletes through the most demanding of races. What a week! Tears to my eyes for sure, and proud of it Beth Collins �A Funny Thing Happened to Me on the Way to Christop her Street or Heaven on the #1 Gay Games week bas been great for us. Living on the stoic Upper East Side, you may never see another gay person for weeks (except for Bob or Marty) but, during the games, the street near our apartment was packed with gay people (mostly swimmers from Asphalt Green, where the competition was held) as were most streets in the city. So, after the unbelievably crowded March and rally in Central Park, we (Claudia. I and Leslie MinklerSandra was in NJ telling the family about the great marathon win!) decided to take the #l train to the village to check out the festivities. A few friendly people clad in Gay Games IV shirts were standing with us on the platform reminding us that the week wasn't over ye~ When the #1 came, it was crowded as usual; jockeying for a less crowded car we ran to the front of the platform and the 2nd car. The doors closed and the singing began! Our car was full of very religious people, probably of high school age, singing songs such as: rousing chorus of "Jesus Loves Me." Standing at the end of the car being very outnumbered and uncomfortable with 2 other GGIV people, we were unable to even think of a gay song to sing. Finally, at 33rd. Street, they left and the car belonged to us. It was a funny yet very strange situation forme. After outnumbering everyone on the street all day, being outnumbered ourselves on a subway car sort of brought me back to the sad prospective that Gay Games is over for another few years and life is coming back to "normal." Pat Kubaric Special Thanks I would like to thank all the members who submitted photos and articles that made this special issue possible. And thanks to Sue Foster who donated the pboto comers for the project. Pat Kuharic [tJ: By Popular Demand, Stonewall! J UN E 2 co 19 9'1 Suhmittd 6y: M. !Mc%afwn & 'D. Laurena The New Yorlc Public Library bas taken notice of our community with an exhibit commemorating the 25th anniversary of Stonewall; several Front Runners have suggested the exhibit as a social outing for August Shazam! So be it! (Boy, you get a real rush of power being social co-directors sometimes, you know?) The exhibit is not open weeknights , so we'll go after the run on Saturday, Aug. 13, though the precise time of our arrival depends on bow many want to go; please RSVP to Bob at (212) 567-7160 or to Hillary at (212) 769-4231. Admission is $7, and we will have our very own tour guide. The Gay Games guide describes the exhibit as "documenting the emergence of lesbians and gay men as a social community and a political movement through the course of the twentieth century, primarily focusing on New York City." Those of us who were far too busy during Games week to take this in, here's your chance. HiUary jackson & Bob Nelson �-==== =-LGP R & Gay Game s Resul ts Walk M33:54 38:16 8(19-29) Run G (overall) Sue Foster Rebecca Canner G (25-29) B (25-29) Gigi Madore s (30-34) Chris Marko Julie Delaurier Beth Collins Ruth Ribner Mariam Wozniak G (45-50) Dot Fuscaldo JennY. Lynn B (40-44) Nina Stark Mary Spano Pat Drury Page Warren S (50-54) lnger-Jo Berger B (45-49) Midge Ma.rom Helene Darvick Melanie Sutherland Connie Knapp Lenore Beaky Sue Lund Edna Benitez Gena Ratcliff Kathy Hitchcock Diane Batchelor & Erik Kathy Kuzmin Anne C<lrey Ruth Gursl<y Doris Stoll B (55-59) Joyce Wendell Gay Games 1DK (Women) Sue Foster Rebecca Canner Nina Stark Patricia Drury lnger-Jo Berger Debbie Bell Lenore Beaky Kathy Kuzmin Lenore Martin . Joyce Wendell Triathlon (Bike/Run only) GsyGam esSK GayGam es5K (Women) Connie Cohrt Hilary Jackson ~ 18:29 18:49 *20:09 *20:12 20:36 *21 :25 *21 :53 21:55 M 21:55 22:51 M 22 :57 23:10 M 23:23 23:56 M 24:44 M24 :46 M24 :49 25:18 M 25 :35 M25:42 25:57 27 :04 27:21 27:22 27:26 M28:09 M34:24 M 34:31 M 39:26 M43 :00 39 :18 40:07 M 48 :16 M50 :46 M 52 :06 S (50-54) M 53:38 S (45-49) M 55 :17 M 58:14 M59:52 S (55-59) M 1 :08.45 G (overall) G (25-29) G (40-44) Lesbian & Gay Pride Run Central Park, NY June 18, 1994 5K (Men) Todd Henry_(DC FR) lan Griffin (Team Ottawa) Jens Zinke (Team Berlin) Frich Koller (FR San Diego) Ernest Moss1an (NYC) 16:13 16:21 16:40 16:41 16:48 Marion Irwin (IL & GO) Michelle Richardso n (NYC) Stacey Creamer (CPlC) Laurie King (CA) Kathy Kylis (DC FR) 18:23 18:32 20:23 20:26 20:44 (Women) (Men) Dennis Sprick Patrick Guilfoyle Gary Apruzzese Ken Cassillo Barry Miguel Bob Brins Marty Perl Peter Johnston John Messina Steve Nowling Robert Wintemute John Watters Gerry Valentine Greg Valerie Scott Freeswick Frank Colon Bob Nelson Todd Noonan Howard Kessler Joe Criscione Steve :vlcLure Charlie Wintczak Scott Dutcher Gary Steffanick Scott Titelbaum Eugene Silbert Bruce Alpert Ed Pyle Jim Gibb Raymond Renault Donn Peppler Jeff Erkman Alan Lubliner George Waffle Jay Hill Gary Kelley John Kiley 16:42 16:51 18:39 18:58 19:43 M 19:46 19:54 20:12 20:19 20:27 20:28 M 20:34 20:42 M 20:42 20:43 M 20:46 M 20:49 20:53 M 21:21 21:26 21 :52 21:54 22:16 22:22 22:28 M 22:57 23:28 M 23:30 23:45 24:13 25:52 M 26:00 26:13 M 27:51 29:37 M 29:44 M31 :17 Gay Games 10K (Men) Marten Denboer Marty Perl Steve Nowling Scott Freeswick David Steinberg Joe Criscione Harold Brueland Charlie Wintczak Barry Miguel Paul Travis Neil Semer Howard Kessler Frank Colon Jerry Levine Ed Pyle Donn Peppler 38:58 42:16 42:57 43:45 44:55 45:25 M 45:35 45:44 45:46 45 :47 46:53 M 47:05 M 47:11 48:45 M 51:25 M55:20 ED Note: Some GGIV results did not make the deadline for this issue. These results will appear with the race results next month. (R 2.55MIB 20M/ R 2.5M) 1:25.01 G (25-29) Ben Watson 1:27.24 Des Kelly 1:27.32 Dan T rimbach 1:20.~ G (25-29) Gigi Madore 1:30.bJ Gerry Valentine G (35-39) 1:20.36 Beth Collins 1:31.41 Maynard Yost 1:32.42 Marie-Hele n Charlop 1:34.01 Donna Checkan 1:34.16 Dave Laurence 1:35.27 Tony Meola 1:35.50 Peter Johnston M 1:35.59 Bob Nelson 1:39.31 Mariam Wozniak 1:44.00 Barbara Levitan 1:54.06 Tracy Primavera 1:55.04 Bruce Alpert 2:04.45 Joan Brown 2:09.15 Janice Roven Marathon (Women) Sandra Levine 3:26.24 G (1st overall) s (30-34) 3:31.41 Liz Hartshorn s (25-29) 3:35.13 Ann McHugh 3:54.06 Ellen Brenner 4:09.21 Kathleen Abbondan zo 4 :16.24 Heidi Griffiths M 4:28.41 lnger-Jo Berger 4:56.59 Debbie Chapnick 5:16.51 Nancy Killian Marathon (Men) Tor Hansen Rick Buckheit David Bell Peter Niederlohn er Aaron Royer Michael Jahnke Sig Martinez Manuel Gonzalez Robert LaMont Paul Travis Leo Boneau Jeffrey St. Denis David Smith Jerry Smith Mark Besham Symbols * M G S B 2:56.44 2:57.59 3:19 .36 3:22.27 3:26.59 3:33.22 3:37.45 3:38.45 3:50.24 3:50.30 4:18.12 4:21.17 4:32.21 4:34.31 5:08.20 in race results Personal Record Masters Runner Gold Medal Silver Medal Bronze Medal u~d �Front Runners New York Au gu st 19 94 7:00pm 3 6:45pm Central Park Run & Field -•Trac k I 38th & Riverside Dr 72nd& CPW 7:00pm lyn Run Brook 3rdSt & PPW lfrOOamr ll:OOam Bike Ride(see article 7 Special Run Tony' s Tiny Tri East Hamoton 14 7:30am VROM Hispanic Half 90th/5th 15 !O:OOam Bike Ride(see article 21 9:15a m 22 Bike Ride Cold Sprin gs (see article ) 28 9:30am Men's & Wome n's Points Race Back to Work 4M 90th/5th I O:OOam Bike Ride(see article 29 7:00pm 10 6:45pm Central Park Run Track & Field 138th & Riverside Dr. 72nd& CPW 7:00pm lyn Run Brook 3rd St& PPW 9 16 6:45pm Track & Field I 38th & Riverside Dr. 7:00pm Brooklyn Run 3rd St& PPW 17 7:00pm CP Run 72od & CPW 8:00pm Board/Business Mtg Gary Apruzu se 41W. 86th St 112K NYC (212) 799-8781 6:45pm 7:00pm 24 Track & Field Central Park Run 138lh & Riverside Dr 72nd& CPW 7:00pm Brooklyn Run 3rdSt & PPW 23 30 6:45pm Field frack & I 38th & Riverside Dr. 7:00pm Run ~rooklyn :JrdS t& PPW 31 Central Park Run 72nd &CPW I 6:45pm 4 Track & Field !38th & Riverside Dr ~Central Park Run Webster Statue Running Class NYRRC 9E 89th St 11 6:45pm Track & Field 138lh & Riverside Dr. 13 19 !O:OOam ~ entral Park Run Webster Statue 1:00pm Scavenger Hunt Rutgers Church 26 27 lO:OOam Central Park Run Webster Statue Running Class Riverbank Park I 38th & Riverside Dr. 6:45pm Track & Field 138th & Riverside D1 18 Runni~ I O:OOam Central Park Run Webster Statue I 2:00pm Stonewall Exhibit Rutgers Church (see article) 12 Class NYRR 9E 89th St 6:45pm 25 Track & Field 138th & Riverside Dr I 2:00pm Running Class Riverbank Park I 38th & Riverside Dr Newsletter Mailing Rutgers Church 7:00pm Fun Runs Tuesd ays: Wedn esday s: Satur days: Food/Bag Drop (For more Info: 212-724-9700) Brooklyn (Paul Brock mann 718-7 88-05 67) Amer ican Resta urant B'way at 75th St (SE corne r) Rutge rs Presb yteria n Churc h 236 W 73rd St/at B'way � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Only later did I fmd out that the little runt was Fred Lebow, then President of the New York Runner's Club. 1 also found out that Fred was being Fred - doing anything and everything to ensure that each and every NYRRC event went well. Fred recently lost his battle against brain cancer and died at the age of sixty-two. Fred Lebow was a good friend, and honorary member, of Front Runners New York. We are still the only runnin ~ club to stage our own race in Central Park on an annual basis. Many of our members, Newsletter Staff Editor & Calendar: Proofreaders: Mailing: Editor's Helper: Patricia Kuharic George Schlein Lee Abbey Claudia Borden are running the New York City Marathon this year anyway. Needless to say, these things could not happen witbout tbe support of the Road Runner's Club. And that support would never have occurred witbout the leadership and example of Fred Lebow. He started our Pride Run. He ran it many times. He gave us guidance and opened doors. Thank you, Fred. And I forgive you - you were just being Fred on that long-ago January Sunday. Besides, the frostbite only lasted a couple of weeks. Be safe, be seen! Gary Apruzzese We now have 468 members and our Men's Masters Team took 3rd place at the Philadelphia Distance Run this year. Jeff Singleton and Donna Checkan proposed a teaching plan for running classes this year. The plan will have a variety of venues including; individualized custom workouts, videos, race strategy and guidance. The Marathon weekend was discussed. The opening event, FR Pasta Party will be held on Friday, Nov. 4 at 7pm. Please be there to greet out of town front runners. The Pancake Breakfast will be held on Saturday, Nov. 5. It is free of charge to the membership and their out of town guests. The water stop will be at mile 25 this year. It will be full of silver decorations and it will be fun to see Paul and Debbie in silver tuxes. The club is making a donation in memory of Fred Lebow to Memorial Sloan Kettering' s Neurooncology Deparunent. A letter has been sent to Gary Meltzer thanking him for his help getting our members into the marathon this year. The Charitable Foundation is planning a tag sale for Nov. 20 and designing a new long sleeved FR T-shirt to commem0r?.t.e t}l ~ l)th ann i v~r~.arj of FRNY . All proceeds will go to the Foundation. The last day for nominations of officers will be on Nov. 16 at the business meeting at Gary Apruzzese's apt. Elections will be held at the annual meeting on Dec. 14 at Rutgers Church. Carl Johnson �THE FRONT RUNNER FAMILY Diane Westerback & Denise Cuttita ~ welcome the new Front Runner, Sarah Jane Cuttita-Westerback, born on Oct. 14, 1994 at 7:06am at 9lbs.30z. and 21". All of us are coping well and looking forward to rejoining the running 1~ ranks. ~ ~ Diane Westerback & Denise Cuttita Performance · Front Runner NY's own Janet Villas will be performing the Songs of the 20's and 30's, including Gershwin, Porter, and Coward, in a cabaret performance to benefit Broadway Carea/Equity Fights AIDS. The performance takes place on Sunday, November 13 at 7pm at the Ballroom. Admission is $12.00 and there is a tw~drink minimum. For reservations call (212) 244-3005. Sounds great! Lenore Beaky Congratulations to Dave Laurence and Mike McMahon who just celebrated their lOth anniversary. Martin Den Boer was struck by a car and suffered 2 broken legs. He is convalescing at St Vincents (room 7(1) West Coleman Wing) now where Orn.ar is nursing him back: to recovery with industrial strength lLC. Martin's address is in the current FRNY Directory. Please send cards or visit. On October 7, Donn Peppler and Rob Galloway participated in a mass public commitment cererr.ony at St. ?eter's C ;urch ic Chelsea. Based on John Boswell's NY Times bestseller Decisions Early Christian Same-Sex Unions, the ceremony was modeled after Saints Serge and Bacchus (sic), two Roman soldiers who also celebrated their feast day on October 7. Congratulations Donn and Rob! Let's Get Ready to AIDS DanceA-Than On Saturday, November 26, the FRNY Dance Team will "turn the beat around" aud joi...-1 i.hou&liids of other "disco ducks" at NY' s largest dance party to fight AIDS. Dancing is from 7pm12pm at the Javits Center- but. this is not a marathon! You can take as many breaks as you wish and enjoy the plentiful supply of free food! Registration forms are available on the Info Table at Rutgers Church. You must pre-register and turn in a min. of $75.00 in contributions at the door. Come join the FRNY Dance Team and party with New York's hottest DJ's, celebrity hosts and performers (including Rosie Perez and The Village People)! If you have any questions, see or call me. Ruth Gursky Cross country in Van Cortland Park: wasn't enough. I had to do the Urban Scramble. A postcard with a nondescription of what the urban scramble entailed-rough streets, abandoned cars, wild dogs, 5 miles (or so~piqued my curiosity and I wrote my letter to become one of the 79 cmrar.i.S ir1 Ulis iuai..·. gurai t:Y·;!m sp0nsored by Avia and Vibe magazine. I received confirmation that I was in and was told only to show up at the NYRRC at 8:45, September 17 where we would be bused to the start. After receiving a competitor's bib and gloves (?), we were told little about the course except that the first mile or two would be the toughest and that it would be 5 to 7 miles long. We were also introduced to our guest competitor, Ken Souza (sportjng a "Victory or Death" tattoo). The intimidation factor was so great that the lead group jogged along behind him before heading for the hills of In wood Parle. And I mean hills! The race very quickly strung out Connie Cobrt recently passed her last ChFC (Chartered Financial Consultant) exam and will be conferred a ChFC in 1995. Ken Majerus and Rael Lamb are celebrating 12 years together on November 25. Rael is performing with the Coyote Dancers at Marymount College 73rd St E. on November 19-20. [Note from Michael: I am eager to get your announcements into the newsletter, so please feel free to grab me (gently ... ) at Saturday runs, or call/leave a message at my home phone number (212) 677-8054. Front Runner Family is expressly for sharing important news about our lives with each other .. .let me lcnow what's happening out there!!) Michael Davies Sccraamble! We were nearly all walk:ing at the point where the hills became steps leading up to the cloisters. Fortunately, I left my heart monitor at home. The rest of the course was significantly tamer with an occasional obstacle that could be either leaped over or crawled over (my preferred method). r d:d leap over a chihuill"ua, but stopped dead in my tracks for the rottweiler. There was one last set of stairs (approximately 4 flights) to get us up to the fmish line at Riverbank: State Park. The race turned out to be a little over 6 miles long. I came in 8th overall and ftrst woman.It was also quite a payday$937.64. Cha Ching! And get this-every fmisher received a canvas bag with 3 T-sbirts and a cassette, a pair of Avia off-road shoes and buffet lunch provided by Sylvia's! Not bad for a race-from-bell. It will be on my race calendar next year-and this comes from someone who hates hills. Sue Foster �,•. ~ . :: r~-:.r~~/~~ ~ ~:::~ ··:·:··:·:~~~m:::::: Front Runners "Guaranteed" Is No Accident ,. . ._._'_ There has been a tradition for many years of the NYRRC Club Council "helping" wait-listed members of affiliated clubs to "get in" to the Marathon. Every year hopeful runners approach their race captains, "Oh, no, I'm wait-listed, you can get me in, rightT' These are familiar refrains and there are many similar versions. Year after year it is always the same, a few, maybe five or six, Front Runners get wait-listed. The race captains submit their names to the Club Council president. in this case, Gary Meltzer, and magically, miraculously, their numbers appear in the mail. This year was different There were no miracles. Instead of five or six wait-listed FRs, there were 30. And among the 50 local clubs there were 417 wait-listed. No one can be certain the reasons for so many runners without numbers. It could be that it is the 25th running, the changed application procedure, whatever it was, there were a hell of a lot. Faced with this daunting number of rejections, Allan Steinfeld, NYRRC president, simply said, "Sorry, I'll accept 150". Through Gary Meltzer's efforts ultimately 219 runners from the 50 area clubs were given numbers. What is unique, though, for us is that ALL of our 30 were given numbers. Meltzer's first words to Steinfeld when faced with "150", were, "You're going to deny Front Runners? They are out there for you every week." The reply was, "OK, make it 180." The balance of the 219 numbers were assigned to wait-listed area club members through random computer selection. All the clubs experienced some rejection except ours. Why were we treated differently? We are unique in the NY running community because we GIVE a lot to it NYRRC values us not only because we provide 100 volunteers every year at the 24 mile water station and work an entire lane at the fmish line, but because we have members who volunteer every week of the year at NYRRC races. People who get there at 6am on a Sunday morning to set up, others who work finish lines, call out splits. These are Front Runners, our people, OUT in the running community and NYRRC appreciates il ·._-.;,~- -~ =~. .. : ····::))p;~::: : · ··· - " 15-; . ~ :; , : : ·· , . ·........ ~· . "~. :\~- ..~rl~fin~ ::: ':,,:i=c:::;r ,·>P"' ,,, .: .. ' ·:: Think (Mt.) Snow! ·.· : .. :::i, i ml~<) ~ !, 11 ~·· •· e from "Hound of the Farside." by Gary Larson So if you are one of the 30 who got in the Marathon this year, don't thank your race captains, thank your fellow members who make it possible for you to run ... if you don' t know their names, you probably know their faces including Pat Kubaric, Marty King, Paul Harris, Michael Russ, Rob Galloway, Claudia Borden, Bob Brins, Ken Shereda, Donn Peppler, Sam LaFata, AI Gallo, Les Goldstein, Bob Nelson, many whose names I don't know, and those who are no longer with us like Guy Zelenak and Dick Hamilton. It is this history of volunteerism that sets us apart as a club. No other local club is so visible in as complete a way as we are. To continue to be received as we have been others need to step forward and give somc: iliiug back ahv. If you· ve never volunteered at a NYRRC race, do it as a thank you to the club. It is a simple act that means much more to the whole than you might believe. See you out there. Beth Collins No Rest for the Weary Post-Marathon Run NYC Marathoners and others are invited to a Special Run on Sunday, November 13 at 11am at my home in the Beacon Hotel, 2130 Broadway (at 75th. St.) apt #415. There will be a run in Riverside Park (you choose the distance/pace) followed by a light brunch. RSVP: (212) 799-1215. Thanks. Charlie Wintczak With the falling of the leaves and the arrival of frightfully short days, many of our thoughts are no doubt turning to the ski slopes to buoy us through another winter. Well, perhaps the annual Front Runners Ski Weekend is just the thing to look forward to! For those of you who already know the routine and can't wait to send in your check, the dates are Friday, February 24 to Sunday, February 26 and the deposit amount is $170. For those of you who haven't had the chance to go on one of these trips before, details are as follows: " 1) It's always a lot of fun . 2) We carpool up on Friday after work and back after skiing on Sunday. (So if you have a car, please tell medrivers get paid for the passengers.) 3) We stay in very nice slopeside condominiums at Mt. Snow, VT- roughly a 5-hr. drive away depending on conditions. 4) the $170 deposit covers roundtrip transportation, two breakfasts, Sat. dinner, and the condominiums. Lift or trail tickets, equipment, and lunches are on your own. 5) Mt Snow has an excellent ski school and lots of very fine beginner slopes. It's a great place to learn. (Take it from me- my skiing career started on this trip several years ago!) 6) The area also has a lot of really good cross-country trails, and we always have several cross-countryers, and usually ;:;o~eor:e who' ll take beginners under his/her wing. 7) Rooms are assigned rust-come, rustserve, with the living room sofa bed going to the last people. If you'd like to go, send your check made out to FRNY to the FRNY address, marked "Ski Trip." If you're not in the directory, be sure to give me your phone number. Also, be aware that deposits are not refundable no maner what comes up, Wlless you fmd a replacement for yourself. I'll open the trip up to Boston FR in mid to late December, so get your checks in soon to assure your spot and guarantee that you won't be on the sofa bed. If you have any questions, give me a call at (718) 788-0567. Paul Brockmann �Race Captains' Report Reserve These Dates! Get Some Individual Attention! By the ~e you read this newsletter the NYC Marathon will be upon us. We hope that every Front Runner running, volunteering and cheering has a marvelous day and enjoys the event that this year celebrates 25 years of marathoning in NYC. Front Runners wanting to get a preview of the course participated in the annual Blue Line on Oct. 16th. 43 runners ran it and 62 people participated in total including volunteers and well wishers. We'd like to thank the Front Runners who helped make the day a success; Debbie Bell, Larry Schafer, Larry's boyfriend, Robert, Sue Lund, Tina Isselbacher, Jeff Singleton, Donna Chedcan, Greg Valerie, Jeff Eckman, Chris Frieman, Terry Dougherty and Marla Korchmar. Marla's apartment as a starting point worked beautifully and runners really did arrive early to keep the pee line moving. Jeff and Tina's was the perfect party palace. thank you. Another exciting happening that is upon us is our own Sue Foster has been asked by NYRRC to represent them in Tokyo in November running in the "Tokyo Ladies Mini-Marathon," a lOK race for "ladies" (and some dykes). The end of the '94 racing season is here, but there is yet another points race to put on your calendar. On December 3rd is the December 10 Miler in Central Parle. Most everyone is trained for that distance by this time of year so come out and show your colors. The following day, December 4th, is the Boston Yuletide Strides 5 Mile Race, traditionally a trip m2ny of L•s make every year for fun and a good cause. Depending on numbers going, we may or may not arrange a bus. Call David Bell now if you are planning on going to Boston, need a ride or can provide a ride. Dave's number is; (718) 622-3980. Happy running and racing! Beth Collins & David Bell July 23-29, 1995 will be International Front Runners Week at Craftsbury Running Camp. Located in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont, Craftsbury is multi-sport heaven: If you swim, bike, run or love to eat, then this is the place! You can workout like an animal or lay around like a vegetable. Finalizing your vacation requests? Be sure to keep this week open! Assistant Director Donna Checkan For 8 weeks, starting on November 10, the fust session of a new Coaching and Training Program will be available to FRNY members. It is targeted only at members, at any level of athletic ability or conditioning, who have a specific goal and wbo are willing to work hard to reach it. Donna Checkan and Jeff Singleton have agreed to coordinate this program, which will meet at 6:45pm every Thursday in the basement of Rutgers Presbyterian Church (73rd and Broadway) or The Spence School (9lst between Madison and 5th). Workouts may take place in Central Park, Riverside Park, Riverbank State Park and the Armory. Changing facilities and a safe place for baggage storage will be available. Based on participation, we would like to offer: 1. A training plan customized to their goal and their life. 2. A videotaped form analysis. 3. A "flushing" massage by a licensed massage therapist 4. Instruction in stretching as it relates to training and race preparation. 5. Instruction in nutrition as part of training. 6. Weekly emphasis on training for long term goals. 7. To make you really, really tired, but not injured. Key West Townhouse for Rent: Completely furnished: 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Eat-in Kitchen, Wasber/Drycr, TV/Stereo included in renL $500/week. Call for availability. Call: Elaine at (517) 483-5856 (Leave a message oo machine.) Keeping It Up NYFR Track & F!e!d Ct~lumn The Fifth Avenue Mile sponsored by NYRRC and the Discover Card, is one of the city's most prestigious races with open and invitational categories. This race was the fust for the Team of the Cross Country Season. The race was run down Fifth Avenue in heats based on your time of completion accompanied by operatic music along the way and a NYC style police-escorted start for each heat. The Team made a great appearance, not only fashionably, but also runningwise and would have placed very well bad there been team scoring. Individually everyone did very well, with many personal bests set The times are under Race Results on the last page of the newsletter. Track and Field workouts will be shifting for the cross country season from sUictly track work to hills and easy distance runs, so the coaches are moving the workouts to Central Park until the start of the indoor season. A schedule of workouts during the cross country season is available on Saturday to keep you informed. All Central Park runs will start at 6:30pm and the meeting place will be the New York Road Runners Club on 89th Street just off Fifth Avenue. The club house has bathrooms available to change in and a bag check facility. There are no showers, and bags must be retrieved by 8pm promptly. Ed O'Brien Both Donna and Jeff have extensive experience as runners, competing in races from 5K to the Marathon; as biathletes (running and cycling); and as triathletes (swimming, cycling and running) competing at sprint distances and at the half-ironman distance. Both have coached at the Craftsbury Running Camp and currently coach with Personal Best One-on-One Coaching. Donna has a graduate degree in Exercise Physiology. Don't sign up if you don't want feedback - by paying your $40, you have tacitly agreed to let Donna and Jeff say in public exactly what they think about your running, whether it be good or bad. You don't have to listen to them. but you won't get the $40 back either. For more information, see the application in this mailing or call Donna Checkan or Jeff Singleton. Jeff Singleton �Thanks, Cliff! Where in the World??? For the last 4 years, through rain, shine, snow, sleet and all kinds of stuff, Cliff Held has been the Coach of Front Runners. In Cliff, we were fortunate to have an experienced coach, marathoner and road racer who could answer our questions, calm our fears and provoke us to better performances. Among the 50 MAC clubs, only a few have the luxury of being able to afford a coach on staff. Most clubs are self-coached, if they are coached at all. As we competed in races in Central Park. Cliff, wearing his familiar pink FRNY Coach hat, gave Front Runners a classy touch. During the next year, as Front Runners returns to a self-coached status, we'll miss his effervescent personality and bad jokes. Jeff Singleton On September lOth, twelve teams including, FRNY, the Rick.i Lake Show, Metro Source Magazine, and Columbia Pictures Television Group participated in the scavenger bunt. Our long list of generous sponsors included, the Polaroid Corp., Naya Water, HX Magazine, A Stray Cafe, The Duplex and many more. A polaroid of a team member with a token vendor, 15 pts.-if be/she smiles, 20pts.-if a team member is in the token booth, 75 pts. (more on that later) ...Used tinsel or garland, 35 pts ... drink recipe for a "Slow Comfortable Screw", 20 pts (amazing bow many people bad that one memorized) ...Tbese are only a few of the 100 items, worth varying point5, which each team bad exactiy three hours tO accumulate. If we were late, we'd be docked 150 pts. "Crazed" was an adjective used a lot by various participants to describe themselves en route. Our team, The Sixth Sense. (Sue, Sue, Edna, Gary, Rick, and Dave) proved quite capable of absolutely shameless begging, not to mention "creative borrowing". Gary and Edna deserve an oscar for their performance as a happy couple at the Mayflower Hotel, where they borrowed a Do Not Disturb sign. A piece of a fast food worker's uniform was worth 30 pts., but the actual worker was worth 125 pts. Thanks to a $20 bribe and Edna's bilingual ability, the guy from Ray's Pizza crossed the fmisb line with us. When two of us were waiting for Rick to borrow the change tray from a restaurant, we realized that perhaps we'd bad one too many cocktails at The Works. (It wasn' t OU!"" fau!t..SO~ONE ba(f to reuieve the various items at the bar!) Our prized item is a polaroid of our team with Lucky, the construction worker hunk from the Diet Pepsi commercials. Apparently, creativity ran rampant among the other teams, too. April Benirnowitz, from The Ricld Lake Show, actually got into a token booth with a little charm and tickets to the show. (We are SO jealous. We begged our token booth lady to let us in!) Jeff Erkman's team, The Cynical Sisters, got a park ranger to stand straddling two horses worth 40 pts. Mike McMahon, Susan Rogers, Frank Buffone, and Charlie Wintczak, members of The Manhattan Project, had good luck tearing up members' apartments, and Charlie had some blueprints, worth 35 pts. All Candidates Statements and photos are due at the Saturday run following the monthly business meeting. (November 19) Any photo will do, head and shoulders shot printed.(Pick a nice smilepho to.) All photos will be returned to you. If you are unable to make the meeting send the info to my address in the directory or send copy to my e-mail address: pkmouse@ aol.com. Pat Kuharic PAs, Anyone? Been running and racing for a longtime? Think that your PR' s are thing of the past? Despair Not! It's never too late to set another one. I recently had that exciting experience at the Brooklyn BL Here's what you do: 1. Racbet up your training a little bit 2. Lose a couple of those pesky pounds. 3. Pick one of your "soft PR's" (A little reality helps here.) 4. Don't, Don't, Don't get injured (it's disastrous!) And then just do it! See you out there. Lenore Beaky Some Ricki Lake people got into a room at the Plaza, for a polaroid worth 60 pts. (By the time we got there, the lady at the fron t desk was very crabby. Spoilsport!) Kenny Cassillo wasn't feeling well when be arrived, but on the elevator up to the 5th floor he agreed to join the Metro Source team, which eventually won! At 68th and Columbus, they found their hard hat, 50 pts. and construction sign, 60 pts. Because the workers spoke Czeck (be thinks), the team bad to mime their requests, and the nice workers let them borrow their stuff! As I mentioned, Metro Source won. We came in second (and we're STILL obsessing about those 10 pts. between us) and Suzanne's Pleshettes came in third. The prizes were really terrific! They included a limo ride, dinner, and a play for Metro Source, as well as coupons for free meals at various places for the rest of us. When were fmished, a delicious buffet awaited us. Everyone bad a fabulous, hilarious time, and we raised nearly $1,000 for the foundation. Three cheers for Scot Titelbaum, coordinator, Greg Valerie, chair, and the Scotts (Dutcher and Freeswick) and Pat Petillo, assistants! We highly recommend joining in the fun next year! Sue Lund & Sue Foster �My Gay Games IV Journal looking back, I can honestly say I had the ''Best time of my life" during the 10 "days of pride" from June 1726!! Every day and every night were fully lived, whether I was participating as an athlete or volunteer or attending tbe many parties and cultural festivities around town! Friday, June 17: Led Gay Games Sabbath services at the Lesbian & Gay Synagogue, attended by many athletes, volunteers, including several FRNYs and Jay Hill. Saturday, June 18: Marshalled tbe FRNY Annual LGPR and joined Hillary Jackson as post-race raffle announcer. Opening Ceremonies: I was one of the Te221 NY members leading our contingent into Wien Stadium. After a long wait in the hot sun, we marched into the stadium to the sound of thunderous applause; what a powerful and empowering experience! Sunday, June 19: Reported to Asphalt Green for my two swimming events: 4x200 freestyle relay and 100m freestyle race; spent the rest of the day volunteering at the pool and cheering 011 my fellow Team NY Aquatic teammates. Monday, June 20: Marshalled the lOK; cheered till I was hoarse! Spent the night partybopping: dinner at the Center Garden Party, dessert at Team NY get-together and dancing at the International FR's party at Roseland! Tuesday, June 21: Participated in the Pink Flamingo "celebration" (part drag cabaret/part swimming relay) as a member of Team NY Aquatics. When we fmished, I looked behind me and saw Greg Louganis leaning against the wall, smiling. Attended the presbow cocktail party for OUTrageous Comedy '94, the comedy extravaganza produced by my girlfriend, featuring Sandra Bernhard and 10 lesbian and gay comedians. The show, I'm proud to say, was a big bit! As a prebirthday present, my honey and I spent the night at The Royalton Hotel (we' ll ralk about that privately, OK?!) Wednesday, June 22: Slept late (in honor of my birthday); got all dolledup for my 15 minutes of fame: presenting 11 gold medals to the winners of the GGIV Physique Finals Competition. Thursday, June 23: Competed in the 5K race, a beautiful flat course. My strong finish was boosted by the crowd, led by my girlfriend, cheering my name! Met friends for dinner and the NYC Gay Men's Chorus' pride concert at Carnegie Hall. Believe it or not, I still bad the energy to party till the wee hours at the Copacabana "Caramba!" dance, with a couple of thousand women softball, volleyball and soccer players! Friday, June 24: Marshalled the GGIV Marathon in Central Park and participated in the awards presentation. Closing Ceremonies at Yankee Stadium: As the fireworks rose over the Bronx area, we all knew that our community bad done the impossible: we successfully produced the world' s largest sports and cultural festival and for 10 magical days the streets of the city were filled with festive gays, lesbians, bisexuals, transsexuals and understanding straights who harmonized without significant incident, culminating in the convergence of over one million people at the once-in-a-lifetime pride rally on the Great Lawn in Central Park in celebration of Stonewall 25 . My one wish is that we retain that special GGIV/ Stonewall 25 spirit every day of tbe year! Ruth Gursky ~ ~~~~~~~~~~~a~~~~~~ --=======The Finish Line Mora Half Marathon Mora, MN August 20, 1994 Leslie Minkler 13.1 M 2:07:45 Lillestrom-Norgesjoggen 5K Norway 5K September 3, 1994 M30:00 lnger-Jo Berger Lil/estrom-Norgeslopet 10K Norway 10 K September 3, 1994 M59:56 lnger-Jo Berger Warner-Lambert United Way 5K Morris Plains, NJ 5K September 8, 1994 24:03 Loraine Simuner South Nyack 10 Miler Nyack, NY September 11, 1994 Marnell McNamara Susan Ziering 10M 1:24:03 M1:32:14 A via Urban Scramble Upper Manhattan September 17, 1994 Sue Foster 10 K 29:50:34 (1st female/8th overall) ~ Philadelphia Distance Run Philadelphia, PA 13. 1 M September 18, 1994 1:21 :58 Pat Guilfoyle 1:24:16 Gary Appruzesse M1 :27:01 Marten DenBoer 1:27:51 David Bell 1:28:20 Seth Slade 1:28:22 Paul Harris 1·28·40 .lirn Cnnnollv 1~ 30~ 15 Alex Matuszeski +1:30:34 Mike McMahon *1 :31 :20 Michael Jahnke *1 :33:03 Gigi Madore M1 :33:26 Peter Johnston *1 :34:25 Scott Freeswick 1:35:40 David Laurence *1 :36:30 Charlie Wintczak 1:37:11 Greg Valerie *1:37:18 Kim Roche *M1 :38:26 Bob Nelson *1 :38:40 Omar Diaz 1:39:13 Ken Majerus 1:39:50 Paul Brockmann +1 :40:15 Rick Hollander M1 :41:15 John Spooner 1:43:44 Craig Booth 1:45:15 Ellen Brenner M1 :45:23 Dot Fuscaldo *M1 :47:30 Les Goldstein Scott Dutcher Scott Titelbaum Marla Korchmar Steve Coy Noelle Couvreur Lorraine Siminuk Robert Gallowav · Jim Gibb Tim Hunt Thorn Johnson Anne Marie Letko Donna Arabia Mary Spano Donn Peppler Terry Dougherty 1:47:36 1:47:36 1:47:55 *M1 :48:30 *1 :48:56 1:56:56 M1 :57:52 M1 :59:33 *2:03:33 M2:03:58 *2:05:40 *2:05:42 2:05:42 M2:15:37 2:32:00 Philadelphia Distance Run Team Standings: 6th 4:55:44 Open Women 3rd 4:30:04 Masters Men A 5th 4:51 :39 Masters Men B 9th Masters Men C 5:46:06 16th 4:14:39 Open Men A 17th 4:29:16 Open Men B 22nd Open Men C 4:50:06 25th Open Men D 5:11:11 28th 5:28:57 Open Men E �----Th e Finish Line St. Paul Staten Island 5K Staten Island, NY September 18, 1994 5K +M22 :05 Paul Raicine (3rd Master Overall) (First Race Ever) Staten Island Half Marathon Staten Island, NY September 18, 1994 Bob Brins Joe Romano Christopher Royd Brad Gretter Jerry Levine David Pitches Marty McElhiney Shawn Pleasants Candido Barroso OmarDiaz Manuel Chinchilla Lee Sharmat 26.2M lnger-Jo Berger M4 :45 So. Jefferson Heart Bike Ride Adams, NY 55M September 24, 1994 Half-day Jerry Smith Ridgefield Half Marathon Ridgefield, Ct. October 2, 1994 Danskin Women's Triathlon Sag Harbor, NY September 25, 1994 M1:28:38 (3rd 45-49) Roosevelt Island Fai/10K Roosevelt Island, NY September 25, 1994 Tor Hansen Jeffrey Smith Lynn Baucom 1:13:00 Twin Cities Marathon Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN October :!, 1994 Rebecca Canner Paul Brockman Leslie Minkler Sandra Levine Cider Run 5K Mexico, NY October 8, 1994 CoppeiWare Run 10K Camden, NY October 1, 1994 Jerry Smith Race to Deliver Central Park, NY October 1, 1994 26.2M 3:09:01 4:00:32 *4:33:56 4:33:57 5K 23:02 Corp Challenge Championship Park Ave., NY 3.5 M October 8, 1994 *19:56 Tor Hansen Dave Laurence Marla Korchmar 1 :50:23 1:58:00 (3rd 35-39} *M2:02:44 Lenore Beaky 10K 36:56 46 :27 52 :00 Lake Superior Trail 100 Mile Silver Bay-Grand Marais, Mn 100M September1994 Harold Brueland 13.1 M Brooklyn Biathlon Brooklyn, NY (R/3M B/20M R/3M) October 9, 1994 Falling Leaves 14K Utica, NY September 25, 1994 Jerry Smith +4:54 +4:59 *5:20 +5:25 5:37 *6:38 M2:02 :28 Susan Ziering Jerry Smith Karen Sauvigne 1M~ 13.1 M M1:33 :31 1:42:45 M1 :47:01 1:47:01 M1 :49 :04 M1 :49 :14 Oslo Marathon NoiWay September 24, 1994 Paul Racine Fifth A venue Mile Fifth A venue, NYC October 2, 1994 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ M29:50:34 10K 47:57 3.1 M *M21 :56 Symbols used in race resutts Personal Record * Masters Runner M First Time at Distance + Race Walker 0 (1st 45-49) M2:03:21 Debbie Bell (2nd 45-49) Les Fou!~~s Du Lux11mbourg Paris, Fran':e 8.456 K October 9, 1994 Les Goldstein NYC Marathon Tune-Up Central Park, NY October 9, 1994 Rod Blacklock Stephen Van Dyk John Spooner Peter Johnston Steve Nowling Ken Maj· erus Joan Lily Jerry Levine Gary Stefanick Brad Gretter Lauren Schiff Claudia Borden Susan Ziering Ray Renault Juhe Kelm M39:29 Oneida Race 1OK Oneida, NY October 9, 1994 10K 48:55 Jerry Smith Tufts 10K Boston, MA October 10, 1994 Sue Foster Gigi Madore Donna Checkan Dot Fuscaldo Marium Wozniak Mary Spano Donna Arabia Edna Benitez Christy Mathus Sue Lund Ruth Gursky 10K 37:55 42:40 43:17 M46:05 46:45 49:21 51 :34 52:01 52:01 52:01 M1 :14:21 Women's Half-Marathon Central Park, NY October 15, 1994 Beth Collins Tina lsselbacher Claudia Borden Kim Felsenthal CoEd5KRun Central Park, NY October 15, 1994 Midge Maroni Green Mt. Half Marathon S. Heco, VT October 15, 1994 Jerry Smith Women 's Distance Festival St. Paul, Mn October 15, 1994 Sandra Levine Leslie Minkler Double Discovery 5K New York, NY October 16, 1994 Bob hi~:: i so n Edmond Fitzgerald 100K North Shore Mn October 22, 1994 Sandra Levine 30K 2:11 :05 M2:20:10 M2:24:11 1 M2:25:. 1 M2:28:37 2:34:27 2:38:36 M2:48:20 2:48:53 2:49:47 3:08:38 M3:16:48 M3:16:48 M3:27:35 M4:32:48 13.1 M 1:59 :09 1:59:19 M2 :04:55 2:27:27 5K M26:14 13.1 M 1:48:49 5K 21 :04 26:04 5K M19 :85 62 M 10:41 :49 (3rd Woman) Deadline for Race Results is the 15th of each month. Except for NYRRC scored events for which you registered as a FRNY member, you must notify the race captains of: name, date, location, finishing time & distance of races you wish to list. For any Race, let tbe race captains know if your performance is a personal record or first time at the distance. Race Captains: Dave Bell (718) 330-0487 Beth Collins (718) 935-9072 I �:r ,.. • Front Runners New York November 1994 e Food/Bag Drop (For mo> info: 212-724-9700) Fun RunsBrooklyn (Paul Brockmann 718-788-0567) Tuesdays: Wednesdays: American Restaurant B'way at 75th St (SE corner) Rutgers Presbyterian Chlirch 236 W 73rd SVat B'way Saturdays: Events Scheduling (Edna Benitez ...212-580-0342) 6 VROM 8:30am 10:50am NYC Marathon M & W Points Race 67th &CPW I7 13 114 ll :OOam Special Run Charlie Wintczak Beacon Hotel 2130 B'way #415 9 10 Track & Fteld NYRRC (5 E. 89th Sl) 7:00pm Brooklyn Run :1nl St & PPW 6:30pm Track & Field NYRRC (5 E. 89th St) 7·00pm · CP Run 72nd & CPW 15 16 ~ ~~ , I 21 Tag Sale Charitable Foundation The Center 208W 13th St 27 . 6:30pm 128 4 7:00pm Pasta Party Rutgers Church G ym 5 11 12 8 4JW. 86th St H2K 6:30pm Track & Field NYRRC (5 E. 89th St) 7:00pm Brooklyn Run 3rd St& PPW 23 24 25 2!} 30 22 6:30pm Track & Field NYRRC (5 E. 89th St) 7:00pm Brooklyn Run 3rd St& PPW 6:30pm Track & Field NYRRC (5 E. 89th Sl) 7:00pm CPRun 72nd &CPW 6:30pm Track & Field NYRRC (5 E. 89th St) 7:00pm CPRun 72nd &CPW JO:OO;un Central Park Run Webster Statue Pancake Breakfast Rutgers Church 12pm Newsletter Mailing lO:OOam tral Park R un en Webster Statue C New SessiOn Running Classes Rutgers Church or Spence School (91st!Madison) (See application!) 6:45pm Running Classes Rutgers Church or Spence School (91 st!Madison) (See application!) T & F (NYRRC) 6:30pm 7 :00pm CP Run 8:00pm Board/Busine.•s Mtg Gary Apruzzese na Night [sold ~~ . 6:45pm 17 8 (212) 799-1215 20 6:45pm 3 Track & Field Riverbank _Park. I 38th & Rtv_erstde 6.45pm . Runnmg Class NYRCC 9E 89th 19 tO:OOam Central Parle: Run Webster Statue Newsletter Copy Due! No Class! Happy Thanksgivin g llusbians. 26 lO:OOam Central Park Run Webster Statue 12:00pm Newsletter Mailing Rutgers Church I 1 � 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, 1994 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. 13 No. 11, November 1994 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 1994 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright FRNY. If you have privacy-related concerns about this content being online, please contact frnyarchives@frny.org. Document:Newsletters Year:1990s Year:1994 http://archives.frny.org/files/original/a077d978db7654ec0da8c4bc829c9977.pdf 1a87f826b34d6e708309910f0b67ae65 PDF Text Text • lelltembe1'1BB4 Jo/. XIL No. 9 c·· Front Runners NY Box 87, llnsonia Station, New Yol'k 10028 Don't put It away just yet!! New Members Please welcome these new and returning members: Catherine A. Ainora, Paul Albertson, Saad Bounjoua, Rita Bradley, Robert Bronzo, Thomas Burke, David L. Carengelo, Mary Anne flanagan, David Freudenthal, Joan Gasper, Bradley C. Gretter, Farris C. Hill, Charles Hirsch, Richard Hollander, Andrew J. Jacobs, Jerold Johnson, Fred Lebow (Lifetime), Ken McLeod, Gretchen Metzloff, George Moy, Anne New?>mb, Robert Newman, Roslyn Orrock, Sarah Parnell, Kathleen M. Pfeiffer, Gordon Powell, Robert Quidone, Paul Racine, Edward Rivera, Kim Roche, Adam H. Rolston, Dale Salyers, Wayne Schaffer, Carlen: D. Scheel, Charles Schoonmaker, 81even Segall, Mark Silverstein, Nancy Spannbauer, Deann K. Sweeper, Caron Todd, Ted Vasquez, Paul D. Warren, Jean-Bernard Wurt, and Morris Zand. It seems so long ago already. The medals are put away. The photographs are in the albums. We're recovering and gearing up towards new goals. The Race for the Cure. The Philly Half. New York a~.ain. That's all well and good - we couldn't have sustained that frenetic level of intensity for much longer. But there is one thing that we can, and should, maintain. We must be as visible and out as we can. We must show this town that the Games were not an aberration. During that week. they saw some very determined individuals - proud of who they were and what they could accomplish. We must sustain that. It's not something to drag out every four years. Wear that Front Runner gear proudly. I!t a race. Cheering a race. Walking around. Let them know who we are and that we haven't gone away. Amsterdam will be great. Make today great, too. Be safe, be seen! Gary Apruzzese Business Meeting Notes The treasurer report shows that most of the bills for the LGPR are paid and we are showing a profit. Dave Bell and Beth Collins will be handling volunteers for Race for the Cure and organizing the P~illy Distance Run Trip. The Blue Line Run will be held on October 16th and begin at Marla Korchmar' s apl at 5th and President Streets in Brooldyn. The brunch on October 11th following Race for the Cure will be held at Patzo on 85th and Broadway. The cost is $15.00 and all proceeds will go to the Charitable Foundation. The Charitable Foundation is also hosting a Scavenger Hunt at Rutgers Church on Sep~ber lOth. We are finalizing many plans for the NYC Marathon including: pasta dinner .and pancake breakfast marathon weekend and designing FRNY water bottles. A lifetime membership to FRNY will be presented to Fred Lebow this fall. A combined board/business meeting will be held on September 13 at 8pm at Jim Gibb's apt. 310 W. 56th Street, ::14E. CariJohnson · THE FRONT RUNNER FAMILY I am happy to report the first additions to the Front Runner F:unily Column: Friday, August 12th, marked the fourth anniversary of Bill Ross's and Scott Sedlewicz's relationship. We wish you warm congrabllations. On July 22, Michael Halpern underwent an umbilical hernia and abdominal tuck operation. Michael is proud to declare that he didn't earn his tummy-tuck sitting down .. .he has lost 150lbs. which he attributes largely to his running efforts. Michael will go in for the second half of his surgery on September 16 and hopes to be running mid October or early November. Word has it that Michael desperately misses coming to FR runs and would love to bear from us during his hiatus. Tile Front Runner Family announces news about our members in special circumstances such as anniversaries, personal and professional successes, illness, injury and convalescence. Please contact Michael Davies at (212) 677-8054 with any news. AU FR FAMILY ITEMS WIU BE PRINTED ONLY WITH FUU PERMISSION OF AU Michael Davies PARTIES CONCERNED. �, International Front Runners Week at Craftsbury Reserve these dates: July 16-22. 1995. This week will be international Front Runners Week at Craftsbury Running Camp. Located in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. Craftsbury is multi-sport heaven: if you swim. bike, nm or love to eat. then this is the place! You can work out like an animal or lie around like a vegetable. More specific details to follow-but keep this week open. Come and play in Vermont! Donna Checkan Assistant Director AIDS Walk On May 22nd. in what has become a NYC tradition. a group of 50 Front Runners kicked off the annual GMHC AIDS Walk. We were followed by another 30,000 participants. It was the 7th straight year we have participated as a group. We raised over $6.000 and were paced by #1 fund raiser Sam LaFata. Many riOntRunn.,;iS commented that this is the only "running" event we eo where everyone crosses the finish line together. It is our annual spring demonstration of caring, gay pride and FR visibility. Thanks so much to everyone. George Mayer Team Up for SHARE-A-WALK Scavenger Hunt Team New York will be participating as a team in SHARE-A-WALK. a fourmile walkathon to fight breast and ovarian cancer on October 2, 1994 at 9am. We will meet in Centtal Park at Columbus Circle. by the Maine · Monument at 59th StteeL self-help SHARE is a not-for-profit, organization for women with breast and ovarian cancer. their families and friends. SHARE offers support groups. educational and weUness programs. an information hotline (in three languages) and advocacy opportunities. All services are free of charge. ALL Team New York members are encouraged to collect pledges or/and donations from friends. family members and co-workers for this worthy organization. Following the walk. walkers from Team New York are invited to join members of Congregation Beth Simcbat Torah. NY's lesbian and gay synagogue. for brunch at the Cowgirl Hall of Fame, 519 Hudson Street from 1pm to 4pm. Cost is $15.00; any profits will benefit SHARE-A-WALK. Reservations are requested by September 23! Walk registration foimS and brunch flyers will be available at Rutgers Church on Saturdays. Ruth Gursky Dear Front Runners. I enjoyed my "Welcome to the World · Party." Everyone was sooooooo friendly! Thank you for all the gifts. My mummies think I'll look real cute in my outfits. I ::an't wait to grow bigger so I may ride in the "Erik-Jogger". See yor; all in the park. Love &Thanks, Erik P.S. Mummies had a great time also and thank Front Runners for their kindness. Diane Batchelor & Kathy Kuzmin Newsletter Staff Editor & Calendar: Patricia Kuharic Lenore Beaky Proofreaders: George Schlein Lee Abbey Mailing: Editor's Helper: ...: . Claudia Borden For all you Front Runners who didn't think they could make the Where In The World Scavenger Hunt because you were on vacation. recovering from Fire Island. or trekking up to P-town...the date has been changed. Tbe new date is September lOth. It's after Labor Day so you have no excuses! Teams. consisting of six people, will race against the clock to hunt for the bizarre, rare and unusual. Your team will be equipped with a list of clues. a camera. and lots of luck. From a Joan Rivers lookalike to a Hawaiian license plate.. .fmd and complete as many tasks as you possibly can within the time limiL The Scavenger Hunt is being sponsored in part by The Polaroid Corporation. Naya Water, and HX dfagazine. Lesbian & Gay groups from all over Ne iN York City will be participating...from the Gay Officers Action League (yes.. .men & women in uniform) to the tennis club. Over 150 people from all over the community will join in the hunt that day...We're hoping for 4-5 Front Runner teamS. This is the time to show· the wrestling club that you can do more than run a 10K!! So why not get a team together and compete for fabulous prizes. H you're interested. want more information or want to help ouL..give me a call (212) 876-7916. Scot Titelbaum . �Bloo d Pressure Check Do you have high blood pressure? Or do you .know a runner who bas high blood pressure? I have high blood pressure myself but I do not take medication, and I'd like to exchange experiences and information with anyone who also bas this problem. Give me a call at (212) 874-7066. Thank s in advance. Lenor e Beaky DATE RIDE LEADER Aug.2 8 Sept. 4 Sept. 11 Sept. 18 Sept. 25 To be determined Bear Mountain Century Boston to Provincetown Ride (No ride -- Philly Distance Run) Food & Hunger Hotline Fall Cycling Tour TBA Stonewall 25 + 1 H's Never to Late for a Good Cause! Have you reserved your spot for tbe FRNY RACE FOR THE CURE BRUNCH? Sure, we put a September 1st deadli ne on the mail-in reservations, but sweet taJk and the promise of casb can go along way! The brunch is taking place on Sunday Sept 11th after tbe race at PATZO, Broadway and 85tb. The cost is $15, which includes a donation to FRNY' s Charitable Foundation. The menu includes your choice of five delicious entrees, salad, muffins and bread, coffee, juice and soda. Don't delay, call me today at (718) 836-0582. Donna Arabia Marathon Mania! During tbe 2nd week of August rejections letters were sent out for tbe NYC Marathon. If you received a letter stating that you have been placed on tbe waiting list and you have not yet contacted Dave Bell or Beth Collins. CAll US IMMEDIATELY at (718) 935-9072 or (718) 622-3980. In order for us to try and obtain a number for you, we must know who you are, so call us TODAY. Beth Collin s & Dave Bell We did not march on Pride Day. I'm so happy! No, not because we did not march or have to choose which of the two routes to reach "'Ibe Great Lawn" in Central Park. (Andy and I took a third route.) But, we did not march yesterday. On the Saturday before, June 18, 1994, we did march. We wore our Team NY uniforms. As the host city of GGIV, we paraded in last, eig.!:lt abreast, down the middle of the field, I with the hand of my lover in mine and the other band waving our team flags. The bolts of emotion were flashing as we were in communion with each other, the athletes, the spectators and the moment after moment of words, music and movement However, we did not march yesterday. You see, yesterday, we were at my aunt and wtcle's fortieth anniversary. We, as a couple, were invited with all of the rest of the family and their friends to a brunch in honor of the event. They were not aware of Pride Week. They were celebrating a specific date. I bad initially told Andy that we just could not go: "'Ibe Parade!!" He said that this is a great portion of what everyone is marching for ..for family participation, not because of what we are but who we are. Save Money on Sparta Club Fee Save $250 on membership fee at the new Reebok Sports Club at Columbus and 67th. St. Group of four needs a fifth by Sept 10. Call: Mike or Dave at (212) 787-8266 Gerry Valentine Bob Nelson Bob Nelson & Connie Cohrt Two days before "The Pat4de", on Friday, June 24, we became Domestic Partners...during pride month, during pride week of Stonewall 25 after we finished our events at GGIV and oo my sister and brother-in-law's anniversary. We took a personal hour or two, "with explanations." After having our affidavit notarized at 60 Center Street and paying our $20 on the second floor of the Mwticipal Building, and being asked to take a bridal photo with fake flowers, and shopping for dinner at the outdoor market behind City Hall, and having a big breakfast under old Miss Subway posters, it began to bit us just what we had done. I returned back to the office and was surprised by the arrival of roses with a card that said "It was always love ...Now it's Legal." This was followed by a celebration with ice cream cake, cards, and a framed photo of the two of us in our tuxes at one of my company's dinners. Saturday, we paraded into the enormous cra~er called Yankee Stadium for the closing ceremonies, hand in hand waving our certificate for all to see. And again we showed it the next day to my family. During a quiet moment, my mother took us aside. "I am now wearing Eli's ring." (My father had died in '79 aud she remani.ed in '87.) "I would like you two to have your father's and my wedding bands." I cried. We did not marcb yesterday. However, we did get to the park in time for Liza, and we went to Christopher Street, and celebrated Gay Pride with family. I promise, we will march next year. Howa rd Kessler �, Off and Running! Track Rashes. FRNY Track and Field is off to a fine start. Over 20 runners are signed up for the team and we expect a dozen new recruits. . A press release about the advent of the team bas been sent to 40 tri-state lesbian & gay publications helping to spread the · word of our inception further, farther and faster. A special thanks to Jim Gibb for his list and writing the release. Our coaches Marion & Manuel are to be applauded for their dedication and conviction to the team. They have each volunteered tneir time and energy rree of charge, planning painful yet productive workouts for all those who are b'.:-ave enough to attend. The team's fJCSt track meet, the MAC Mini Meets 1994, had five events on one Tuesday and five more the following Tuesday. The results are in from the fJCSt Tuesday. Midge Maroni took firSt place over all for the women in the 800 meter, maintaining her time from Gay Games IV at 3:20. Paul Harris did a nice job for his first time out with times of 27.1 in the 200 meter, and 2:33 in the 800. Ed O'Brien sustained his time of 27.8 in the 200 from the Games and Manuel, still recovering from his Games injury, cheered us on. 1be team will return on August 30 for the second half of the meet the last of the outdoor season. That evening they will compete in the 100, 400 and 1500 meters. Looking ahead, the team will begin tr.::-;:ng for the p;.,... " ....... ,.e ""H.. '00 then switch rhek {;;;'the i;~ season. Workouts will be intensely focused on curves. Indoor trcteks are only 200 meters so there are twice as many curves to contend with. As soon as the indoor meet schedule becomes available we will forward it along. Plans for the team's trip to Berlin in May of 1995 will commence this fall. All of tbose interested should contact Ed O'Brien. Once lhe fmal number of ttavelers is in, Ed will be looking into group air fares and accommodations, although Berlin bas offered to house us. Start planning now; it's less than 9 months away. Ed Gallagher Wear Your Medals There's one experience 'of Gay Games IV that I still don't understand: why don't all the medalists wear their medals to Closing Ceremonies-or other appropriate places, such as the Marches? I know the Gay Games are about participation: everyone-gifted athlete and backyard, minor leaguer -is welcome. Yet, as with all athletic competitions, score, times, maries are meticulously, officially recorded. and medals are awarded in various categories for different events in a vast number of athletic endeavors. Every time I saw an athlete accept or wear a medal, I de!!ghted in ~:eing he! oc his pride and satisfaction. While I saw athletes wear their medals briefly after ceremonies at the ttack. I didn't see too many wearing their medals after thaL At the closing ceremonies, I saw some medal-winning athletes absent their medals and asked them about iL Replies varied: "I forgot it at home." One multiple medalwinner explained "Oh, I just decided to wear the gold one." So, rve wondered: what stops an athlete from wearing a medal for which she/he worked so hard and is distinctly so proud? Is it shyness that urges athletes to leave their medals at home. hanging on a wall? (Is it that same shyness that kept some of us in closets?) Do we secretly compare our achievements to multi-medal winners at those "other 4-year" games, such as the Gre~s. Bonnies, Flo-Jos, and come up feeling that we pale in comparison? I entered 5 track and field events during Gay Games IV and won 5 medals in my age group. If two of my winning events were Masters relays with few or no competitors, I still accepted those medals with my teammates with the pride that on ~ day we ran hard, out, loud and proud. I m also proud of my bronze 5K, gold 800M and bronze 1500M, but all those medals mean is that I was a little luckier a little faster, a little stronger than other' lesbians in my age group on those days. Maybe there are thousands of 48-year old lesbians who can run 800 meters faster than 3:20, but they were not at Downing Stadium on June 23. Unity '94 was a bold and joyous occasion, but it happened because athletes oi all abilities and ages, oi ali skills and strengths made personal commitments to ttain hard, to play fair and to participate bravely. Without the exhausting hours of work by staffers and volunteers, without the support of spectators, lovers, friends and families, Unity '94 would not have happened. But we athletes provide those staffers and supporters, our arts festival participants, with their "raison d'etre." It is no small contribution that each of us athletes makes to inspire millions to come out and celebrate our lesbian and gay pride and culture. My experience during Unity '94 showed me that people wanted to know who the athletes were, and who the medal winners were. So, for Gay Games V, I hope all athletes will wear their participation medals, and that winners will wear their other medals as well. See you in Amsterdam in '98! r--------,~~~~~;;~~~~~~~--~----~M~i:d~geMarom Volunteer Race of the Mont'J Septem!:ter Race for the Cure Sunday, September 11, 1994 Place: Tavern (W. 67th St.) ~._._._.~~~kin_:_. :_~oa~. _. _. ~ 10 Yes, I would like to volunte-;;_-·-·-· Name: Phone: ~------------------- ------------~--------- Race: * For more information or to yolunteeer, contact: Donn Peppier at (21 2) 864 • 341 4, or send th1s form to Donn at 40 Tiemann Place #50, New York, NY 10027-3348. ' �Race Captain's Report long runs, 10K prs, marathon fever, carbo loads, massages , more long runs, and races, of course it must be fall! How much more can I do? This might be a question you are currently asking yourself as you look over your training schedule leading up to your Fall race goals. Well, be selective, don't get yourself injured in that quest to "do it all," and don't forget to smile through all of it I say that as a prelude to giving you the following upcoming .races and events: September 11 • RACE FOR THE CURE 5K Central Park- WOMEN RUNNERS AND MALE VOLUNTEERS NflillED. And don't forget the bnmch afterward. September 18 • STATEN ISLAND HALF If you can't make it to Pbilly or if you are male (ie: double points race for men!) this race is a gem. A nice course, neighborhood cheers, worth doing. • PHILADELPHIA DISTANCE RUN 13.1 M- You can still enter this fabulous race. It's $24 until the day of the expo. Entry forms at the club on Saturdays. At press time all the Pbilly Front Runner weekend plans were not known. but we currently have almost 50 runners going. If you are seeking hosted housing or want to ride a bus going down, call Dave Bell immediately at (718) 622-3980. • WOMEN'S BIATHLON, Central Park, Run 2.5, Bike 12, Run 2.5. An unusual opportunity for women duatbletes to turn on the beat in Central Park. We expect participating FR women to clean up! Symbols used in race results Persor.al Record * Masters Runner M First Time at Distance + Race Walker 0 Note: At press time we still were unable to obtain complete results of the Gay Games track events. We'll try for October, sorry. The top 3 finishers in all the events, ages 30 and up were published in the most recent issue of the paper for Masters track. Contact Manuel Chinchilla for the name and DaveBeU & issue number. Beth Collins September 25 • ROCKLAND HALF Orangeburg, NY - Put on by the same folks who put on the Tappan Zee 10K, there's sure to be lots of awards, friendly small town hospitality and some bills. • PFAL'IZ POINT TRAIL CHALLENGE New Paltz, NY, 15 miles, approx. -Truly a gem. .Give yourself a treat and attack the beautiful trails of the Mohonk Preserve. This small race really attracts some talented runners and once you run it. you're even more amazed at bow fast they can do it There's a whole meal served afterward. It's really worth the trip. October 1 • RACE TO DELI\'LR 5K. Central Park -.Ralph Lauren Fragrances bas underwritlen this major AIDS fund-raising event The race/walk will benefit God's Love We Deliver. Front Runners New York should have a ,buge presence at this race. October2 • YWCA 10K Run Against Violence, Montclair, NJ • Bedford-Stuyvesant Community Run, Brooklyn October 16 • MRCNenture 10K/5K, Rockland Lake, NY . I Think that's enough for now. Don't forget to give us your race results. Call us at (718) 633-3980 or (718) 935-9072. If you are mailing results to Dave be bas a new address: 125 Prospect Place, #5, Brooklyn, New York 11217. HAPPY TRAILS! Beth Collins & D~vfl Bell Copy/Pho tos Due Copy and photos are due at the Saturday run following the monthly business meeting. (September 17) Copy can also be mailed to my address but, give the mail at least three days. Any copy received after this time will not be included in that month's newsletter. Copy preferred on disk in Word Perfect or MS Word format either PCorMAC . Pat Kuharic October 2nd and 16th: IOK PR CLUB! FOR THOSE OF YOU WORKING ON PRs IN YOUR IOK, Jeff is seeking a race with a PR type of course that is within driving distance of NYC. There are several possibilities: l\ ~~~~~~~'~~~~~ ----T he Finish Line Media Challenge Central Park, NY July 12, 1994 Les Goldstein Midge Maroni Media Chall~nge Central Park. NY July 28, 1994 Marty Peri les Goldstein JimGibb Midge Maroni 3.5M M25:56 M29:06 3.5M 23:07 M26:01 M27:17 M29:06 Rocheste r Womens Four Mile Rochester, MN 4M July 30, 1994 27:29 Sandra levin (1st 35-39) leslie Minkler 38:07 ~ Race to End Violence Against Women Montreal, Canada BK August 7, 1994 30:45 Canner Rebecca Media Challenge Central Park, NY August 11, 1994 Marty Perl les Goldstein Midge Maroni Cours Chiroprac tique 10K Montreal, Canada August 14, 1994 Noelle Couvreur 3.5M 22:33 *M25:33 M29:43 10K *49:23 NY Triathlon Series #2 Ha"iman State Park (S .SM/8 16MIR 3M) Bob Nelson M1 :35:58 �ON aEPTEMBER 10, lff4 ~ TEAM CAPTAIN: TEAM NAME:---------------------------------------TELEPHONE: ( CAPTAIN'S ADDRESS: _____________ _____________ ______ _____________ ____Z.IP____________ Teams will consist of six individuals. Please list team members below. If you are unable to complete a team with six members, we will make every effort to find participants to fill your roster. 1.(Captain) X X X X 2. 3. 4. 5. X 6. X $15.00 + $ $15.00 = $ $15.00 $ $15.00 $ $15.00 $ $15.00 + $ - Total Entry Fee: $ After completing this registration form, please return it along with a Tax Deductible check or money order for the total entry fee shown above. Please make checks payable to: The Charitable Foundation of Front Runners New York. **Starting line will be at Rutgers Church (236 West -73rd Street & Broadway). Check in is 1:00PM. ** Please call (212) 876-7916 for more information and entry confirmation. ** Registration forms and entry fee's must be received no later than ~ ·Sq>t ) \\\U -. , �September 1994 Front Runners New York Food/Bag Drop (For more Info: 212-724-9700) Brooklyn (Paul Brockmann 718-788-0567) American Restaurant B'way at 75th St (SE corner) Rutgers Presbyterian Church 236 W 73rd SVat B'way Events Scheduling (Edna Benitez ... 212-580-0342) 4 9:30am Men's & Women's Points Race Isola XC 4M Van Cortlandt Park 10:00am Bike Ride 11 9:00am VROM Race for lhe Cure ·r~-·~- on the Green p town Ride Brunch 5 6 6:45pm 25 12 4:00pm Special Session . Track & Field Riverbank Park 138th & Riverside 13 T & F 6:45pm 14 , 7:00pm Trat~k 6:45pm 6:45pm New Session Running Class Riverbank Park 138th & Riverside 9 6:00am Boston-P-town Bike Ride 10 lO:OOam Central Park Run Webster Statue 1:00pm Scavenger Hunt Rutgers Church 17 lO:OOam Central Park Run Webster Statue l3Hth & h. n-•.:)IU\.. rmuy naiiJVlaiaUJUII Weekend 1------~1-------1~------t-------. 21 7 :OOpm 22 6:45pm 123 Central Park Run 72nd & CPW 28 29 7:00pm 6:45pm Running Class Riverbank Park l38th & Riverside 24 lO:OOam Central Park Run Webster Statue I 2:00pm Newsletter Mailing Rutgers Church Running Class NYRCC 9E 89th St & Field Central Park Run 1381h & Riverside Dr 72nd&CPW ·---· 7:00pm 26 Brooklyn Run 3rdSt& PPW ~r-· 8 7:00pm 138th & Riverside Dr Central Park Run Bkln Run 7:00pm 72nd&CPW 3rd St & PPW Bd/Bus Mtg 8:00pm Jim Gibb 27 lO:OOam Special Run I 1:00am George Mayer Piscataway, NJ (212) 724-1262 Running Class Riverbank Park 138th & Riverside Track & Field Central Park Run 1381h & Riverside Dr 72nd & CPW 7:00pm Brooklyn Run 3rdSt& PPW 310W561hSt #14E 1--------t-------tNvf"' nl'>\ 586-5117 18 9:55am ~ ,., ~ . I:RNV• 1120 6:45pm Men's Points Race Track & Field Staten Is. Half running club for 138th & Riverside s, gay men, & 7:00pm Bike Ride lO:OOam rtive nongay Brooklyn Run of all athletic 3rd St& PPW Half Marathon Bike Ride 17 3 Central Park Run Webster Statue 130 �, ... October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. .. CONGREGAT ION BETH Sll\1CHAT TORAH New York's Lesbian & Gay Synagogue and TEAl\1 NE\V YORK are proud to participate in the 1994 SHARE-A-\VALK SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1994 9:00A.M. Meeting Place: In Central Park at Columbus Circle, by the Maine Monument at 59th Street Pre-Register for the Walk and Col1ect Pledges from Friends, Fami1y & Co-Workers! *** After the walk, please join us for Brunch at the COWGIRL HALL OF FAl\1E 519 Hudson Street 1-4 p.m. For more information, leavea message at the CBST office: (212) 929-9498 n- Limited Seating! Brunch reservations must be received by Sept. 23rd!..-. NAME: PHONE: Please reserve place(s) for brunch @ $15.00 (* Any profits from the brunch will benefit SHARE.) per person* TOTAL ENCLOSED All reservations must be accompanied by payment Mail this form ar,d your payment to: CBST, 57 Bethune Street, New York, NY 10014 � 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, 1994 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. 13 No. 9, September 1994 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 1994 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright FRNY. If you have privacy-related concerns about this content being online, please contact frnyarchives@frny.org. Document:Newsletters Year:1990s Year:1994 http://archives.frny.org/files/original/dcc87720d75b13736865a0dcd107d3ac.pdf 7f238ff6bc0bf0c0d3c82cd26d3dd695 PDF Text Text Fro nt Run ner s NY Box 87, Ansonia Station, New Yol'k 10028 What a Year... Business Meeting News In many ways, I can't believe I'm writing the year-end column already. In other ways, I thought this would never come. What a year this has been. Before I give the wrong impression, let me say that this has been a most wonderful year. I don't regret a minute of it We did so many things, tbe Games not being the least among them. The best thing is how we did them. We did tbem togetber. If there is one tiling that I am most proud of, it is that fact. We pulled togetber and got things done and we had fun doing them. Regardless of how much I bitched and moaned (don't say it- I know that I can bitch and moan with the best of tbem), this year will always be so very special to me. I got back much more than I gave and I thank all of you for that. The 1995 board is shaping up to be one of our best yet. I ask that you give them the support you gave us in 1994. They need your help to succeed and sustain the positive attitude that I sense every time I go to a Front Runner event Don't worry, I'll be around. In case you can't find me at Rutgers on a Saturday, I'll be the relaxed one sitting in tbe back, sipping coffee at a leisurely pace. making snide remarks and not listening to the announcements. Just like the good old days. Ah, heaven. Be safe, be seen! The November meeting opened witb these additional nominations for the upcoming election: Ruth Gursky for Women's Vice President, Jeff Lymburner for Treasurer and Kim Roche for Director at Large. Judy Spina gave the treasurer's report aud there was a discussion concerning bill prepayment for next year. The prepayments will be decided later if tile new treasurer feels they are necessary. 60 of our members ran in the NYC Marathon and we received $250 from NYRRC because we had 50 runners finish in under 5 hours. Our marathon weekend activities including the pasta party, pancake breakfast, 25tb mile water station and finish line crew were very successful. The annual meeting will be on December 14th at Rutgers Church. At this meeting the membership will be asked to vote on the three recipients of our annual $100 donation. The organizations for consideration are: 1. MSKCC Neurooncology (In memory of Fred Lebow) ·2. Lesbian Herstory Archive 3. ASTRAEA (National Lesbian Action Foundation) 4. CRIA (Community Research Initiative on Aids) 5. Housing Works (Homeless People with Aids) 6. Central Park Conservancy Gary Apruzzese The Nominations closed with an uncontested slate. Newsletter Staff Editor & Calendar: Proofreader: Mailing: Editor's Helper: Patricia Kuharic George Schlein Lee Abbey Claudia Borden President Men's VP Women's VP Treasurer Secretary Directors at Large Mike McMahon Jim Gibb Ruth Gursky Jeff Lymburner JeffErkman Kim Roche and Carl Johnson Carl Johnson �h e c a n d • I d a t e President Michael McMahon I am running for the office of President The first area in which I am committed to moving us forward is the area of member of FRNY, and I am asking for your vote. ship participation. The Games helped In this statement to you the membership, make 1994 a landmark year in this area. I will present my qualifications and set I would like us to sustain the momentum. forth some my goals for the coming year. Therefore, on this matter, I am prepared to With respect to my qualifications, I would like to say that I have a strong grasp go one-on-one with each one of you who on bow the club as an organization works shows up for a run. I will support you in and a strong sense of what is involved to getting the most out of your time with the get the Work Of The Club done. I have club and ask you in return to consider what you might be able to contribute to the club. been a member of the club for almost 11 years. In that time , I have served as the It is also my objective that as a result of Men's Vice President for one year and I my work to achieve the above goal, the have held the committee cbairpersonship regular Work Of The Club will move forward with greater ease. At this point of a few of the committees including allow me to define what I mean by the Membership and Running Gear. In addition, over the years I have volunteered "Work Of The Club". I am coining this for and worked on various committees and term to refer to the LGPR, the FRNY projects for the club. Moreover, I feel that Charitable Foundation, the Runs (Saturday mornings and the evening runs I possess the most important qualification for taking on the job which is a deep sense Wednesdays and Tuesdays), the out-ofof pride in and caring for the club. town trips and all of our other regularly scheduled events. And in looking forward to the coming The second area of which I would like year, I would like to outline a few goals which I will be worldng on. However, to enhance is your "sense of belonging". I was once quoted saying that Front before I do so, I must take a moment to Runners New York make up my family. acknowledge the efforts and accomplishI still feel that way. I plan to work with ments of the boards, committees and Presidents who have preceded me. the Board and all the committee chairs to 4fuld of particulcx note, I !!1USt applaud what the current board and co:nuitittees you will get a sense of family . who under Gary's leadership bas achieved If you fmd what I have outlined for 1995 to your liking, then mark your ballot a great deal over the course of this year. and vote for me. If you do not and I The work which I am about to embark upon could only become possible through become the next President, please come to their many contributions. me or to one of the board members. Let us discuss your ideas. For my part, you The year 1995 will be a return to will always be welcome. On this, you have the basics. We will be coming off the tremendous highs from the Gay Games of my promise. 1994 and their effects on our club. But let me assure you that I will work to make our Key West Townhouse for Rent: Completely furnished : 2 Bedrooms, return to basics not mean that the Work Of 2 Baths , Eat-in Kitchen, Washer/Dryer, The Club will take a back step into an old TV/Stereo included in rent. routine. In 1995, I would like us to make $500/week. Call for availability. Call: Elaine Coyle at (516) 483-5856 strides forward on a couple key areas and (Leave a message on machine.) on the general Work Of The Club. Men's Vice President Jim Gibb Where did the last year go? It seems like only yesterday the 1994 Board was sitting down to our first meeting, and here it is election time again. And it's been a busy and eventful year what with serving on the Gay Pride Task Force and doing housing for Gay Games ... and, of course, herding the group around on those rare Saturday mornings when Gary wasn't there and Donna couldn't be talked into it. Why do I want to be Men's Vice President again. I've gotten so much from the club, not only in the past year, but in the three years that I've been a member, that I'm eager to continue giving something back [this doesn't mean I want to do bagels more than once or twice in 1995]. This year's board bas been a pleasure to work with, and though some of us won't be running again, I look forward to working with whomever is elected. Women's Vice President Ruth Gursky For those of you who don't know me, I'm Ruth Gursky, a back-of-the-packer who comes in first in the "Gursky Division" at every race! I'm very excited at the prospect of being the Vice President of an organization which is near and dear to my heart and look forward to working with the new Board and all of you to make this another "gold medal" year for the club! �Secretary JeffErkman Front RuJIJiers went Difficult to believe, but here we are again! Front Runner Elections! It seems like yesterday we were looking forward to 1994 and participating in Unity '94 the Pride Run and Stonewall25. They~ bas whizzed by. It has been for me and I'm sure most of you, one of the busiest years yet for our Club. The Games were a defining moment in my life. They were exhilarating, fun and life affuming. "BFR" (before Front Runners), I would never have imagined participating in the Games, let alone winning anything. Front Runners New York gave me the confidence and support I needed to be a participant. I'm eagerly awaiting Amsterdam in '98! If the above events were not enough to k~p -~ of us busy, we had our customary acUvittes for any spare time: i.e. Races, Special Runs, DC and Boston trips, Dances, Social events and Theater parties. Whew!! So many Club members participated and/or volunteered. We were terrific! Representing you this past year as your Club Secretary has been rewarding and fun. Under Gary"s guidance, our Board has been productive and a pleasure to work with. I thank them and you for another opportunity to serve Front Runners NY. My hope for the coming year is that we' ll be able to continue the momentum and spirit of '94 both in the operation of our Club and in our own lives. I'd especially love to see more involvement in Club activities by our far-reaching group of talented women. Tl.at-A-Way Jor =ual special run at George Mayer 's place in Piscataway in September. We currently have a small core of dedicated women who week after week are "there" for the Club. However, they' cannot continue to "do it all" and not "burn out". Nearly half of our club membership is comprised of women and involvement is very important. Perhaps the commitment of a block of time may ~keeping you from getting involved, if so, you might consider volunteering a small segment of time, i.e. the Bagel Brigade on "one" Saturday. Attention New Members, both men and women: volunteering and participating in Club activities are great ways to make new friends in the Club. Please, get involved! It's RJN, it's rewarding and who knows, you might even meet a date. Front Runners New York is here because YOU make it happen. I consider Front Runners New York my "Family of Friends"! I want my "Family" to thrive. If re-elected, I am willing as always, to work closely with all members of the Board and to do what ever is necessary to keep Front Runners New York active and growing. I ask for your help in maintaining Front Runners position as the "best and most successfully run" Lesbian & Gay Athletic/Social organization in New York. Thank you for your continuing support. r~~a t~ I (I'~ ~ ~1 f.{ - ( ~ ___,___ ~-?-.\1-J~F '~ ·, . i•\' ,4i~~..-.-·.-s~ ~.--. Photo Not Available! Treasurer Jeff Lymburner Who is this dark horse for Treasurer? I've enjoyed FRNY since 1992 and now want to contribute in a more meaningful way. I hope to work with the other officers and make 1995 a great year. To put you at ease about entrusting me with these fiscal responsibilities, below are my top 10 reasons why I should be Treasurer: 10. Math geek since grade 4. 9. Balanced personal checkbook for years. 8. FRNY Net Worth too low to tempt me to embezzle. 7. UVa. MBA in Finance- will help me solve complex FRNY currency swaps. 6. Equally adept at double entry and double book accounting . (CPA joke) 5. Will put FRNY accounts on "Quicken". 4. Judy -give me $30 for Quicken. 3. Home and office near Chemical Bank. 2. I won't feel guilty about bagels anymore. 1. No one else is running. 1 "Hey - &omebody &bun putting additional mi~age on my bile, tool"' &ubmitted by: Lenore Beaky �.· .. : .. • ·...·. Photo Not Director at Large Director at Large Available! Kim Roche ~: Carl Johnson Copy/Photos Due Throughout our lives there are people, places and events that impact us both positively and negatively. In either case, we grow and become what we are today. I moved to New York one year ago bewildered with my decision to live in a city where the moon and sun are synonymous, a place where anything can happen. At first, I was intimidated, self absorbed and amazed at what I saw. Sometimes living in disbelief not sure if this was reality or Dante's Hell. Funny enough, my outlook changed. One major influence being Front Runners. Many years ago, I set a goal to run a marathon and thanks to the spirit, enthusiasm and energy of Front Runners I was fmally able to accomplish this goal (which created a desire to run another faster and smarter.) I want to give something back to the club, my time energy and ideas. Being new to the city, I feel I can bring a new prospective and ideas to the club. My life changed dramatically five years ago when I moved away from my home and family in Atlanta. I no longer had time to do all the activities that interested me out of work. But, before my move to the great white north, I was extremely involved in my immediate community (college). I am a vc:ry dc:dicated and ambii.ious individual. The summer of 1988, I raised $500 for the American Lung Association by riding my bicycle across the US . I also ran with the Atlanta Hash House Harriers and Harrieretts in the Virginia Highland Track Club. I have grown to love running and I want to give something back to running, Front Runners and the gay community. More than likely, it won't be any first places or gold medals so, instead I think my energy is more practical or needed. I believe the office of Director at Large gives me this opportunity. My name is Carl Johnson and I'm running for Director at Large. It has been a pleasure to serve the club in the past as Secretary and currently as Director at Large. I hope I'll have your support in the upcoming elections. I would like to continue to serve the club by being a member of the board of directors and help to steer the club through the coming year. Copy and photos are due at the Saturday run following the monthly business meeting. (December 17) All photos will be scanned then returned to you. If you are unable to make the meeting send the info to my address in the directory or send copy to my e-mail address: pkmouse@aol.com. Any copy received after this time will not be included in that month' s newsletter. . Copy preferred on disk in Word Perfect or MS Word format either PC or MAC. Please limit copy to 250 words or less (about 1/2 typed page or one newsletter column). Pat Kuharlc New Directory At the end of January there will be a new directory published. If anyone has moved, has a new telephone number or if there was an error in the previous directory, please notify me in writing by January 15th. If I have received addresses without phone numbers in the past, the phone numbers will not be listed unless I am notified. Anyone not checking the box on the membership application to be listed in the directory, will not be listed unless I am notified prior to Jan 15. Lee Abbey . .• • : . 0. : • • .• ~.- :i:-~ ·~~ Thanks, Volunteers You did it! More than 100 of you turned out to make the mile 25 water stop the most fabulous of the 25th New York City Marathon, perhaps the most fabulous ever. The T-shirts ran out early (we're sorry), but your spirits lasted until well after Oark. At 7prn there were still four of you with a makeshift barrel handing out water and encouragement to runners who said they hadn't seen an aid station since mile 16. Jake LaSala of the Road Runners Club, and the Marathon Course Coordinator, was effusive in his praise of our silver anniversary production. Thanks again to all of you for your time and efforts. And congratulations, marathon runners. It was exciting for us to catch fleeting glimpses of you and cheer you on towards the finish . Paul Racine & Debbie Bell �Club Boston '96 Off and Running During the Games last summer, Des Groarke, a long-time member of Front Rmmers NY, suggested to me that the 100th running of the Boston Marathon ought to have a HUGE contingent of Front Runners. The Boston Marathon bas affected all of us: for women, the symbol of Katherine Switzer overcoming Jock Semple's attempt to physically remove her from the race may still mark the path of some toward marathoning; for all elite runners, it bas been a forum in which the best in the world could compete for bragging rights; and for most of us, Boston's qualifying standards have been the ruler by which all our attempts are judged (''Did you qualify?" needs no qualification among runners to be perfectly understood). The 1996 edition of Boston should be one of the biggest running parties any of us could hope to attend- 15,000 experienced runners, competing or just having fun , on the oldest and most famous marathon course in the world. Let's accept Des's challenge, and field the largest contingent from any running club. Most of you know that I've committed each and everyone's race results for the last 5 years to memory. In fact, I've even memorized the race results that you've never told anyone. So with that knowledge, I confidently state that there are at least 20 women and 50 men who are very capable of qualifying for this race. In every newsletter (beware, editors) I will, if I can remember, keep a running count of who bas qualified. I'll be making a fuss over them, and when you make it, I'll make a fuss over you, too. The inaugural session of the Front Runners Coaching and Training Program is well under way. A dozen people have signed up to take advantage this new offering for FRNY members. Every Thursday evening at 6:45, we meet at The Spence School (91st between 5th and Madison). After stretching, funny walks and some instruction, we do a workout (we're in the strength building phase now), return to Spence, stretch, talk about what we did, and go home. For at least the next year, Donna Cbeckan and Jeff Singleton will be coordinating this program, assisted by any club members who want to lend their coaching skills. For $35 (which pays the rent at Spence), we' re getting a good workout, but the real emphasis is on preparing your body and mind to become a runner. If asked, most of us would say, "I coach myself." With a few exceptions, that isn't something to be especially proud of doing. "I'm harder on myself than a coach could be." I'm no psychiatrist, but .truu doesn't sound like it can be great for self esteem. Everyone needs coaching. We can't and shouldn't be responsible for every aspect of our running. The major drawback of coaching ourselves is: if we feel good, we run bard; if we don't feel good, we don't run so bard. Boston 1996 Qualifiers Bob Brins, NYC '94 3:25 Rebecca Canner, Twin Cities '94 3:09 Jeff Singleton But we don't have any perspective from which to judge bow bard is bard and bow easy is easy. A coach won't be with us on every run, but after a while, the things a coach says will be in our minds. If we're feeling great, but the coach said run easy, we're going to have the best feel-good run of the week. That will carry over through the rest of the week. If we're feeling great, run bard and trash ourselves on an easy day, the rest of the week will be miserable. And what about when we feel stressed and tired? A coach won't necessarily let you off the book, but can certainly help turn an unproductive workout around. Take advantage of Donna and Jeffs enthusiasm before they burn out. Let them set up a specific training program for ):Qll. Around YQur life. The FRC&TP is for all members, regardless of speed or perceived ablility. Call Donna Cbeckan (914) 793-5908 or Jeff Singleton (212) 316-0065 or e-mail jeff@kaz.com for more information. Jeff Singleton THE FRONT RUNNER FAMILY We start off today with a milestone in the Kuzmin-Batchelor household. Erik Ian rolled over from his front to his back all by himself. His parents witnessed the event on Friday, November 18 at approximately 7:30pm. Gena Ratcliff and Barbara Langford have moved to the wilds of New Hampshire (close to Boston). Their new address is: 116 Rattlesnake Hill Rd., Auburn, NH 03032. (603) 668-94 39. So, if you travel to Boston for the Yuletide Stride- give them a call. Maynard Yost and Dennis Sprick are both recovering from knee surgery. Please send them your best wishes. Sig Martinez bas moved to Austin, Tx. His new phone number is (512) 443-3897. DaYid Feinberg, well known author and Front Runner bas passed away after a long struggle with the AIDS virus. Condolences to friends and family. [Note from Michael: I am eager to get your announcements into the newsletter, so please feel free to grab me (gently ...) at Saturday runs, or call/leave a message at my new borne phone number (212) 475-7507. Front Runner Family is expressly for sharing important news about our lives with each other.. .let me know what's happening out there!!!] Michael Davies �~ Race Captains' Report Well, we survived November. The NYC Marathon is both a joy and a test of endurance for everyone, regardless if you are running, cheering, cooking, passing water cups, pulling scoring strips off numbers, massaging sore muscles, compiling results ... .it takes a lot of dedication and bard work and as race captains we witnessed and rejoice. CONGRATIJLATIONS EVERYONE! The humid cor.1ditions prevailed as a hurdle and sometimes roadblock to many a race plan. Despite the warmth, 60 FRs completed the race. Since we bad 51 registered FRs who completed in under five hours the club will receive $250 from the New York Road Runners Club. Way to go team! Of the 60 runners, we bad at least 16 who ran the distance for the very ftrst time, again, bravo! And we bad one runner who qualified for the 1OOth running of the Boston Marathon, Bob Brins, who ran a 3:25:19 after a seven year hiatus from marathoning. If when witnessing this year's spectacle you became overwhelmingly inspired to run it yourself next year, BE FOREWARNED, getting into the race alone is half the battle. At the next Club Council meeting we will probably find out the intended registration guidelines for 1995. At the last meeting where the "wait-list" discussion took place, Gary Meltzer emphasized that next year the local clubs will be limited as far getting wait-listed runners in. What this means is if you have any inkling, any tiny thought that you might want to run NY, then register early, do the Line-Up (if they have or.;;), and u.ove to NY, if you live elsewhere. He did say that runners from local clubs who don't live here in the area will not be gotten in via the Club Council. The best advice is to keep your membership in both FRs and the NYRRC current, read your newsletter so you can learn what we find out for you, and volunteer periodically at NYRRC races wearing FRNY gear! Think (Mt.) ~~Snow! Following up on Sue Foster's trip to the Far East, she knocked them dead in Japan! At the Tokyo Ladies MiniMarathon 10K, Sue ran a 37:32, her fastest10K in ten years, was 3rd place overall (five strides behind that pesky 2nd place finisher), was first in her age-group (of course). and was wined and dined in Tokyo the whole time she was there. Not bad for a jet-lagged NYer. Congratulations Sue. Upcoming races: If you receive this before December 3rd, we'd like to see you out there running the December 10 Miler. It's the last Points Race of the season, and well ...OO IT! But, if you do miss it, there's the Joe Kleinerman 10K in CP Dec. 11th. On Dec. 18th you can choose between the Holiday Four Miler or the 25K Run! And don't forget the Midnight Run on New Year's Eve, midnight Sat. Dec. 31st. REMINDER! When registering for NYRRC races register as a FRONT RUNNER NEW YORK team member. That way your race will count for our team scoring. And join the New York Road Runners Club. The membership gives you discounts on all NYRRC races, a bimonthly magazine wilil result:;, training tips, local running schedules and news, aud frankly, the NYRRC is responsible for NY being such a fabulous place to be a runner. They support our club every year, so we need to support them too! ALSO: Call us and tell us your race results, (we only receive NYRRC race results automatically if you are a member of NYRRC and put FRNY on your race application), if you PRed any race or ran the distance or event for the first time. Call: Beth Collins (718) 935-9072, email; bcollins@ecbonyc.com or Dave Bell (718) 622-3980. Beth Collins & David Bell With the falling of the leaves and the arrival of frightfully short days, many of our thoughts are no doubt turning to the ski slopes to buoy us through another winter. Well, perhaps the annual Front Runners Ski Weekend is just the thing to look forward to! For those of you who already know the routine and can't wait to send in your check, the dates are Friday, February 24 to Sunday, February 26 and the deposit amount is $170. (And remember to check your calendar since it's non-refundable.) Far t!1cse of yot: who hav~:-:'t had d1e chance to go on one of these trips before, details are as follows:" 1) It's always a lot of fun. 2) We carpool up on Friday after work and back after skiing on Sunday. (So if you have a car, please tell medrivers get paid for the passengers.) 3) We stay in very nice slopeside condominiums at Mt. Snow, VTroughly a 5-hour drive away depending on conditions. 4) The $170 deposit covers round trip transportation, two breakfasts, Saturday dinner, and the condominiums. Lift or trail tickets, equipment, and lunches are on your own. 5) ML Snow bas an excellent ski school and lots of very fme beginner slopes. It's a great place to learn. (Take it from me - my skiing career started on this trip several years ago!) 6) The area also bas a lot of really good cross-country trails, and we always have several cross-countryers, and usually someone who'll take beginners under his/her wing. 7) Rooms are assigned ftrst-come, firstserved, with the living room sofa bed going to the last people. If you'd like to go, send your check made out to FRNY to the FRNY address, marked "Ski Trip." Also, be aware that deposits are not refundable no matter what comes up, unless you fmd a replacement for yourself. If you have any questions, give me a call at (718) 788-0567. Paul Brockmann �~ Hello from New Guinea ~ ~ :~o~ Runner World Turns 8 ~. wof,t. The fall season seems to have brought out the best in Front Runners, with many clubs hosting or holding benefit runs, or running or participating in someone else's benefit Boston, of course, is busy gearing up for their annual Yuletide Stride. Orlando planned to send at least one ten-person team to the Westinghouse Quad 5K/10K for Diabetes, while across the country Seattle was sending runners to the Terry Fox Run, benefiting the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. Los Angeles's annual Fall Ball dinner will benefit the HIV testing services of the LA Free Clinic; they'll also be running in a race to benefit Project Angel Food. Further North, San Francisco sent runners to the Race for the Cure (and even reprinted the race application in the newsletter!); they also (according to Eastbay) organized a Bay Area Frontrunners [sic] Wide AIDS Pledge Run in October. On another bay back east, Tampa Bay solicited contributions for the Tampa AIDS Network Food Bank. The DC visitor notes that "a number of When we're not busy raising money and awareness for important causes, Front club members made a point of stopping to introduce themselves [he was, of Runners are busy shuttling from city to course, proudly wearing his rainbow city visiting each other. Some 20 runners ribbon]" and describes in loving detail from Pittsburgh headed up to Toronto the six-mile loop, especially a "beautiful for a weekend that was full of dazzling sylvan waterfall." See what you miss weather and lots of food, fun and frolicking - but no race was mentioned:· ' · when you cut off at 102nd Street!! Finally, in the 'milestones' category, Maybe Philly should consider excising several clubs have news. Baylands (CA) those nasty 13.1 miles (snre they're celebrated its third anniversary by pretty, but remember how your legs felt?) from their weekend schedule? OK, maybe welcoming its 300th member: pretty impressive, huh? And the club seems to not, since DC' s newsletter editor reports have a pretty even mix of female/male that many club members "traveled to members. And in the group photo they Philadelphia and had a wonderful time all look so happy and healthy. Must be and ran really well ...HOWEVER, no one the water... Next door, Eastbay reports gave the newsletter an article." He also that new clubs have formed in reports that two DCFR' s ran the Great Albuquerque and Detroit, as well as Race IOK in Pittsburgh, but not whether Perth, Australia; Auckland, New Zealand; they visited with Pittsburgh FR during the and Johannesburg, South Africa. Keep trip. Not to shortchange ourselves as a our sibling clubs in mind as you travel, fabulous club to visit., both DC and St. because in my experience clubs are Louis were full of praise for our city and always happy to welcome visitors, and our club- and this wasn't even for it' s a great way to get to know a town. Marathon Weekend. (Imagine how many Have a happy and healthy running winter! rave reviews Charlie's pancakes will get!) Paul Brockmann �Opportunity Knocks As the saying goes, this is a "true" story. If you ' re a woman, or elderly, or gay, have an apparent disability or are otherwise perceived as vulnerable or an object of hate, you probably have or will experience something similar. In case you can't image what it' s like to fear attack because of who you are, try to put yourself in my running shoes as you follow my brief account of what happened to me on Thursday night, October 13. I'm ending up my run, traveling north at an eight minute clip on the running path on the east side of Lake Calhoun. It's about 7:20pm and has just turned dark. A male runner zips past me and I consider trying to keep up with him or asking him to ~lvw UVWTl, Uui:;: rluH ~ t Wilili iu wUik: " that hard or disturb his run. So .I keep on running and look around as I always do as a woman alone. You might call it a female instinct. As I near the boathouse I realize just how dark it is: I can barely see the asphalt There are no lamps on the path and the far-away, still- leafhidden Parlcway street lights are useless. I convince myself that I am safe; after all, this is Minneapolis, not New York City from which we'd moved a year ago for a "better quality of life." Besides, I'm moving fairly quickly and if I see something, I can always run. Suddenly, I make out three young men in front of me, to the right of the path. I wish reality were such that I could respond neutrally rather than with fear. One man glances at the other two and before my heart has time even to leap into my throat, they surround the path and grab me. My brain tells me this time it is real as I feel someone pin me from the front with my arms down, one hand over my mouth. It's strange, I'm aware of my brain's processing of what is happening. No, as I told the police afterward, I can ' t identify them in a line-up, or even at that moment. After all, if I could have seen that well, I would have run like hell in the other direction. Or more likely, they wouldn ' t have been there plotting their attack in the first place. They are distinguished only by their similar dark and unmarked clothing. I've thought about it before, Rape, that is. And I still obsess about it now, almost three weeks later. But during the attack, I waste no psychic energy. Let's see, I can't scream, I can' t move my arms ... well, my legs are free. Knee up into his balls-I consider, that won't work-my knee won't go that high. I'm five feet tall and he's at least ten inches taller. It's really not funny. I don' t think my running shoes will do much damage to his foot no matter how hard I stomp. I've got it, I can move in one direction-down! I drop quickly into a crouch then twist and spring up and away. For a moment he holds me, but his hand falls from my mouth. Time is in slow T ..., ....,..... ~· .. ... ...._ __ ..... _ .. . ... : ...... ,.- - .... ~ +·- .- o .... 1.,. ,...- - ~Q.l..ll \.il\.J VyjAJ.l'-Ulll '-) nu.a-.&la f; LV ULif-l!"-'11 • .J. No one says "give me your money." As a matter of fact, they make no sound, so my fear is bound only by my imagination. Someone begins to punch me in the face and side. That' s nothing compared to the terror of being restrained and having my mouth covered. I rock back and forth, struggling, to no avail. I can barely move. The punches don't deter me, if that's what they have in mind. To tell you the truth, at the moment I start to think about what they're planning, I focus myself on"get away." I can't see anything and I'm surely not going to wait around to fmd out what they want from me. that my mouth is free to scream, yell I do. "Leave me alone, I don't have anything for you!" At this point I get loose. I'm not sure if he "lets me go" or I escape. Maybe I don't seem worth the trouble. Now my legs, thank God, do their thing . As I run, I glance over my shoulder to see if they are coming after me and see their motionless forms. I run into two women walking down the path toward me and spurt out "Don't.. I've just been attacked ... " They're grateful for my warning and dash after me to a nearby house to call the police. But that's another story. Sandra Levine ~ - - - - T h e Finish Line ~~~~~~~~~~~-~~~~~~ Tvity.J LaC::iiis ;~1Iii'f.·?~ta;;:;J;vfi· Tild Curt)J,'t 10U ir;ih~t:if Phiiadeiphia Marainon Juniper Valley Park Ridgewood, Queens October 22, 1994 Harold Brueland 100M M21 :52:53 Tarzan Brown 5.5 Mile Run Mystic, CT November 6, 1994 5.5M Ruth Gursky +M1 :02:02 Tokyo, Japan November6, 1994 Sue Foster 10K -\ 37:32 26.2M +M4:26:51 (3rd overall , 1st 35-39 yrs.) National Cross Country Age-Group Championships Van Cortland Park, NY November 13, 1994 Sue Foster 5K 19:45 (2nd overall in Open, 20-39 yrs.) Symbols used in race results + First Time at Distance * Personal Record M Masters Runner tt First time for event 0 Race Walker Philadelphia, PA November 20, 1994 Jim Gibb Central Park Biathlon Central Park, NY (Run 3/Bike 18/Run 3) November 13, 1994 Lenore Beaky {1st 45-49 yrs.) M2:03:55 Deadline for Race Results is the15th of each month. Except for NYRRC scored events for which you registered as a FRNY member, you must notify the race captains of: name, date, location, finishing time & distance of races you wish to list. For any Race, let the race captains know if your performance is a personal record or first time at the distance. 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TBA FRNY Holiday Party l23 30 24 1O:OOam Central Park Run Webster Statue 31 !O:OOam Central Park Run Webster Statue !2:00pm Newsletter Mailing Rutgers Church � 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, 1994 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. 13 No. 12, December 1994 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 1994 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright FRNY. 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