1、 Heavy snow and slush forced cancellation and rescheduling of the much-anticipated Mill Cities Relay December 8th. Despite the efforts to somehow go forward with the event, for which the Elks hall, as well as party food had been secured, there simply was no way. The Relay has been reset for Sunday,
2、February 9th, at 9:00 AM. And, there will a major change in the race this time around: Both the START and FINISH will be at the Lawrence Elks Club, with the entire event contested over a 2.5 mile LOOP COURSE. The legs will be 1, 2, 3, 2, and 1 lap around the course. (You smartasses figure out the di
3、stances, or have someone with a calculator do it for you) This is the way relays are often run in Europe, easing logistics and allowing both team members and spectators to watch the race in progress lap by lap. It should be fun. The postrace festivities are scheduled for the Elks this time around. T
4、he Elks Club is located off I-93 (River Road Exit). Get Volume 18 Issue 1 January. 1997 Storm Pounds the Valley; Relay Scrapped Clubs Will Try Again Feb. 9 OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF WINNERS CIRCLE RUNNING CLUB Renew Newsletter Its time once again to find out who still reads this drivel. As you know, t
5、he WCRC is a lifetime-membership. BUTthere IS one thing you need to do to let us know you still care, and want to receive the RAG. Once a year, you must renew your subscription, and NOWs the time. The cost (to help defray printing and mailing costs) is a mere $3.00 for the next year. AND there is go
6、od news for active members: If you have worked a CLUB race in the last year you need not pay the fee. But you still need to reply. DETAILS: Please notify Bob Randall at 9 Middle Road, Merrimac, MA 01860 (508-346-9240) Enclose your $3.00 or let Bob know which race you worked. Also, let him know any a
7、ddress, phone or E-mail changes. New Race Directors Named For Ellis Race Doug Eastman, Kevin OLeary and Ron Houghton have agreed to direct the Bruce Ellis Race. The “Team ODouls” trio will work with sponsor George walks disguised as marathons; heatless summers; runners biffed by cars; older runners
8、faster than the youngsters. What will 97 hold? (See Predictions) Here we go with high and low lights in the world of The Winners Circle Running Club, runnings “institution” in this area: ATHLETE OF THE YEAR: John Boyle John was NE champ in cross-country for seniors, running 28:10 for 8K in the MUD.
9、For those of us who have witnessed Johns struggle to come back from injury and his unrelenting training style, success for this long-time road warrior is well deserved. (John also ran 59:10 for 10M at 52 years old. (ed. note: Mike is not alone in his choice for this unofficial honor. The RAG staff c
10、oncurs unanimously, although Cub Reporter Ted, a close friend of Boyle. might not admit it in front of Johnny) PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR: Choice of Boyles run at NEs, member but still in college Travis Landreths 24:10 for 8K at the Mayors Cup XC, where he finished 10th against the pros; Lisa Chaces ma
11、sters victory at Clarence DeMar Marathon. TEAM PERFORMANCE OF 1996: The WC masters women won the 3-race 5K series - The Twilight Triad. Members included: Sue Passler, Lisa Chace, Vicki Miller, Paula Holm, Janet Parkinson, Allie McGuiness. RACE OF THE YEAR: Bob Randalls Merrimac 2 Miler. Old time rac
12、e feel; shirts, food, suds, long courseall for ZIP! Yes, a free race! COMEBACK OF THE YEAR: Mark Behan From 151 lbs. overweight (thats how Mike wrote it.ed.) in May to 27:10 5 miles in October. TRAINERS OF THE YEAR: Jim Cocozella gets the nod for his secret concoction of ginseng out of shape even PR
13、EDICTIONS FOR 1997: The BAA requests previous years tax returns with entry. Boston course rerouted through Dover, Sherborn, Weston, Lexington, to “better serve their clientele. After finally seeing his 96 nickname “ears” fade, John Wile is nicknamed “Willy” following his 98 New Years plunge After ru
14、nner #3 is swiped by a steering-impaired car, the Low St. Mile is cancelled. The Hangover Classic is run on I-95 to ensure good road conditions. Maudslay State park is renamed Dogsley The April Fools Race is renamed April Drools (after noting the average age of Club members) Dave Kelly is named Exet
15、ers “Runner of the Year” A lift is installed to bring cars leaving The Winners Circle back to sea level Dick LeBlanc publishes his autobiography entitled A Big Dick Bob Aucoin gets a patent for his “sanitary napkin headband” It is revealed that Vicki Millers twin has been dashing from the undergrowt
16、h to complete her long races The Circle changing area for at Boston is the Pine Street Inn After his experiences in Greece, Byron Petrakis is allowed to lead every training run. Bob Randall goes to work for Ernie Boch selling used running shoes. Randall also puts in Merrimacs bid (Continued on page
17、2) linamented.) Honorable mention: Paula Holm, whose search for the right training secrets resembles the look for the Holy Grail, and Bob Manning, whose miscalculations of his training pace gave him 100 mile weeks, not months. SANDBAGGERS OF THE YEAR: Gary Pasler, Never training, never is going to r
18、un hard. Yeah right and running marathons is good for ya. Honorable mentions: Paula “Im not in shape” Holm, Buddy “Im hurt, Im hurt, Im hurt” Bostick. SPLAT AWARD: John Wile Literally had splatified shoes from his attempt to climb the wall at Boston. Or was it a lack of socks? QUOTES OF THE YEAR: “I
19、 havent been training” “Are you in the BAAs 26.2 mile fundraiser? “No I dont” (in response to USATF Officials demand that athlete needs a membership card) “Hows the Border to Border” ad hoc committee?” “My adjusted time was.” MOMENTS TO REMEMBER: Wayward driver biffs speedster at High Street Mile 5,
20、 yes 5, timers at High Street Mile Back Bay Road Runners getting lost in Seabrook during freezing rainstorm at “Almost Border to Border” training run Doug Eastman letting his hair down, and attempting to let other unspeakables down at the Xmas party WC Members sporting numbers like 35,954 at Boston
21、Feeling like part of a parade there The look on the McCormick kids faces as Lee Knapp & Bob Randall cut through their house as part of their Fugouwee Run Tom Miller dying on Rt. 95 during the Fugouwee The Mackies breaking the tape at their wedding Eddie Liebfrieds elation at being a 1996 -In Review
22、The Mackies, The 100th & Johnny B by Mike McCormick THE RUNNERS RAG WINNERS CIRCLE RUNNING CLUB ELM STREET Rte. 110 SALISBURY, MA 01952 BE SURE TO JOIN IN THE WEEKLY CLUB RUNS FROM THE WINNERS CIRCLE EVERY THURSDAY - 4 PM - SHARP! First Class Mail 2 Mile Race: Winners: Mike DeMauro 10:52, Sue Passle
23、r 12:26 Circle Runners: Male: Luis Rios 11:06, Scott Michel 12:34, Nick Anastasi 16:51 Female: Passler, Kathy Long 13:24, Caitlin McGuinness (age 13) 14:37, Maureen Farren 19:05 4 Mile Race Winners: Craig Fram 20:25, Allie McGuinness 27:48 Circle Runners: Male: Fram, John Webber 23:29, Leo Clarke 24
24、:22, Ted Jones 25:53, Bob Aucoin (1st 50+) 27:16, Bruce Vogel 27:49, Dan Jones 28:02 Female: McGuinness, Sue Mackie 28:09, Kathy Menesale (1 master) 30:47 Catherine Seymour (1st 50+)43:53 6 Mile Race Winners: Lionel Kervella 34:17, Kathleen Walsh 41:09 Circle Runners: Male: Gary Passler (1st 40+) 34
25、:58, Davey LaBrode 38:24, Richard Zannini 46:39, Female: Ann Tassinari 51:30 (See Race Directors note on page 3) Dear Winners Circle Running Club, On behalf of the class of 98, I would like to thank you for your sponsorship of our recent Trick or Treat Trot road race. The race raised a considerable
26、amount of money, the majority of which was donated to those families in our community in need. Due to your sponsorship and much help, the race went off very smoothly. Hopefully your continued support will ensure this cause to continue well after our class graduates. Once again, the class, and those families who had a fine thanksgiving thank you for your support. Sincerely, Nathaniel Suda Secretary, Class Of 1998 This Letter was received from The Class of 1998, Newburyport High Results of Santas Toy Trot Merrimac, MA. December 15
