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USATF-NE ANNUAL MEETINGDERDERIAN ELECTED PRESIDENT, NEW BOARD MEMBERSSeptember 23, Waltham MA

Tom Derderian (Greater Boston TC) was elected president of USATF-New England at the organization’s annual meeting on Sunday. All posi-tions—officers, sports chairs, athlete representatives—were up for election to serve on the USATF NE Board of Governors. The meeting beganwith recognition of Athletes of the Month from the past 12 months. General organizational reports and a presentation by the New EnglandDistance Project of Rhode Island followed. In voting for officers, returning vice presidents Jim Garcia (GLRR) and John Oleski (MassVelocity)will be joined by first-time board member Victoria Barnaby (GBTC). Eric Narcisi (Whirlaway) was elected secretary, while Stephen Peckiconis(CSU) remains as treasurer. For sports committees, six new chairs move onto the board: Jason Cakouros (HFC Striders/Cross Country), Gary Circosta (GBTC/men’sLong Distance Running), Yvonne Green (New Balance Boston/Track & Field), Joe Navas (Whirlaway/Masters LDR), and Leigh Petranoff (Tur-bojav AC/Youth). Relected to their positions were Lisa Doucett (CSU/Women’s LDR), Paul Kirsch (White Mtn Milers/Mountain-Ultra-Trail), Justin Kuo(NEWalkers/Race Walking) and Mike Travers (Mass Velocity/Masters Track & Field).

Voting for athletes representatives completed elections: Holdover Will Feldman (GBTC) will be joined by Jim Burgoyne (Twilight Throwers)and Jason Ayr (Western Mass Distance Project). The meeting concluded with voting for the 16 delegates to represent New England at the nationalannual meeting in December.

Information on the new board members, the various reports distributed at the meeting, and full minutes of the meeting will be posted at the web-site.

The President

A New England native now living in Winthrop, Tom Derderian has a long history in the sport in New England. He wonNew England individual and team titles while running for North Medford Club and Sugarloaf Mountain AC (of which hewas one of the founders) back into the early 1970s and still scores on the masters team for Greater Boston TC, where heis the current distance coach.

A two-time Olympic Trials competitor in the marathon (1972, 1976) with a Boston Marathon best of 2:19:04, he wrote a history of the first 100years of the Boston Marathon, and writes for New England Runner and other publications. Tom served as USATF-NE vice president from 1990–1996after a stint as cross country chair.

You can reach Tom at [email protected]

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Cross Country Shoes Fall 2012Cross country is elemental in its simplicity: You and your teammates run asfast as you can over hills and valleys against worthy opposition. We’ve taken alook at six newly released or updated cross country shoes that will help you dojust that. After all, footwear designed to provide traction and protection isyour most essential piece of equipment. Differences in fit from one brand (ormodel) to the next allow most runners to find a racing shoe best suited fortheir particular foot type. Two key factors should influence your selection of across country racing shoe: how well it fits you and how it feels when you runin it. For more tips on choosing your cross country shoes, see the next page.

��#��*��(#$��(#$�%�** ��The XCS series takes its performance cues from the adidas track and field line, heremirroring the profile and features but adapted to the natural surfaces of cross country. Theupper is a closed mesh with synthetic suede overlays and is close-fitting like a track spike.The midsole is a thin, full-length layer of foam with a slight (4mm) drop from heel to toe.The outersole has a grid-like tread on the heel that works well on dirt, grass, tracks, orpavement. The spikeless version features rubber nibs in place of spikes.

SizesMen 7–13,14,15; Women 6.5–12 Weight Men’s 6.6 oz./6.3 oz. (size 11 w/6 spikes/spikeless);Women’s 5.3 oz./5.0 oz. (size 8 with 6 spikes/spikeless) Fit snug throughout

)''$*��"��(#$��(#$�%�**��The Mach 14 lengthens an already-impressive legacy. As with other shoes, here the midsoleand outersole have been retained, as its effective grip and touch of cushioning have beenvetted through previous cross country seasons. The upper shows a flair for dramaticchange, however, adopting the radical asymmetrical lacing of its road racing sibling, theT8 Racer, that rakes toward the little toe instead of medially. It securely anchors the shoeto the foot thanks, in part, to the closed, grid-like mesh. The versatile Mach 14 is suitedfor roads, tracks, and natural surfaces.

SizesMen 6–13,14,15; Women 6–12 Weight Men’s 6.3 oz./6.1 oz. (size 11 w/5 spikes/spikeless);Women’s 5.0 oz./4.8 oz. (size 8 w/5 spikes/spikeless) Fit snug heel, close forefoot

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SizesMen 4–13,14,15; Women 5–11,12 Weight Men’s 7.0 oz. (size 11 spikeless); Women’s 5.3 oz.(size 8 spikeless) Fit snug heel, close forefoot

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Cross Country Shoes Fall 2012Cross country is elemental in its simplicity: You and your teammates run asfast as you can over hills and valleys against worthy opposition. We’ve taken alook at six newly released or updated cross country shoes that will help you dojust that. After all, footwear designed to provide traction and protection isyour most essential piece of equipment. Differences in fit from one brand (ormodel) to the next allow most runners to find a racing shoe best suited fortheir particular foot type. Two key factors should influence your selection of across country racing shoe: how well it fits you and how it feels when you runin it. For more tips on choosing your cross country shoes, see the next page.

��#��*��(#$��(#$�%�** ��The XCS series takes its performance cues from the adidas track and field line, heremirroring the profile and features but adapted to the natural surfaces of cross country. Theupper is a closed mesh with synthetic suede overlays and is close-fitting like a track spike.The midsole is a thin, full-length layer of foam with a slight (4mm) drop from heel to toe.The outersole has a grid-like tread on the heel that works well on dirt, grass, tracks, orpavement. The spikeless version features rubber nibs in place of spikes.

SizesMen 7–13,14,15; Women 6.5–12 Weight Men’s 6.6 oz./6.3 oz. (size 11 w/6 spikes/spikeless);Women’s 5.3 oz./5.0 oz. (size 8 with 6 spikes/spikeless) Fit snug throughout

)''$*��"��(#$��(#$�%�**��The Mach 14 lengthens an already-impressive legacy. As with other shoes, here the midsoleand outersole have been retained, as its effective grip and touch of cushioning have beenvetted through previous cross country seasons. The upper shows a flair for dramaticchange, however, adopting the radical asymmetrical lacing of its road racing sibling, theT8 Racer, that rakes toward the little toe instead of medially. It securely anchors the shoeto the foot thanks, in part, to the closed, grid-like mesh. The versatile Mach 14 is suitedfor roads, tracks, and natural surfaces.

SizesMen 6–13,14,15; Women 6–12 Weight Men’s 6.3 oz./6.1 oz. (size 11 w/5 spikes/spikeless);Women’s 5.0 oz./4.8 oz. (size 8 w/5 spikes/spikeless) Fit snug heel, close forefoot

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��.(�)��(#$�%�**��In this update to its long-running spikeless cross country workhorse, ASICS incorporatessome advances to the Hyper XC. The upper is a closed mesh with a thin tongue that’spadded only at the top. HF-welded film overlays offer a close fit that’s smoother thanprevious versions and add support without restricting the upper’s flexibility. With just a bitof cushioning, the midsole retains its low profile as a testament to what works. The provenoutersole affords effective traction on all surfaces, thanks to its full-length rubber sole.

SizesMen 4–13,14,15; Women 5–11,12 Weight Men’s 7.0 oz. (size 11 spikeless); Women’s 5.3 oz.(size 8 spikeless) Fit snug heel, close forefoot

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��-� �%�&��(#$��(#$�%�**��The XC900 enters the New Balance line as its premier cross country offering. The upperis a thin, soft, and closed stretch mesh supported by laser-cut–welded overlays that give abarely-there feel while supplying just enough structure. The midsole is a low-profile,compression-molded EVA foam that provides enough cushioning for hard or rockycourses, but not so much that it adds unnecessary weight. The outersole features an arrayof tiny lugs through the heel and center of the forefoot, with six spikes (or rubber nibs onthe spikeless version) providing traction in the mud. The XC900 is a well-designed crosscountry racer. The spikeless version is versatile on all surfaces, while the spiked versiontakes natural courses in stride. The combination of soft and supportive materials, lightweight, and effective design earned the XC900 our Best New Shoe award for Cross Country.

SizesMen 7–13,14,15; Women 5–11 Weight Men’s 6.1 oz./5.7 oz. (size 11 w/6 spikes/spikeless); Women’s 5.2 oz./4.8 oz. (size 8 w/6 spikes/spikeless) Fit snug heel, close forefoot

�#$��#�+').�� %��(#$�%�**��Victory is an appropriate name for Nike’s top-end cross country shoe, as the companytakes its name from the goddess of winged victory. The upper is a close-fitting micromeshwith a saddle of welded film reinforced with Flywire. The thin tongue and flat laces securethe foot effectively, and the foam ankle lobes are plush while anchoring the heel securely.The midsole is Flashlon foam—light, resilient, and flexible—that protects unobtrusively.A mini-waffle pattern covers the outersole with rubber nibs in place of spikes, providingeffective traction on all surfaces.

SizesMen 4–13,14,15 Weight Men’s 5.2 oz. (size 11, spikeless) Fit snug heel, close forefoot

��,�'&.��"�.��(#$��(#$�%�**��Round 3 of the Shay XC sports some improvements to the shoe’s proven strengths. Theupper is a closed, ripstop mesh with synthetic suede at the heel. A full-length Flexfilmmatrix provides support, while lightening the shoe a bit. The midsole uses the same tool-ing—compression-molded EVA—with no more cushioning than necessary. The outersolecontinues with the same six-spike setup and whimsical foot-shaped pattern in the rubber,while its triangular-shaped lugs assist with the traction. The spikeless version managesroad, trail, and track with equal ease, while the spikes work best on natural surfaces andmuddier environs.

SizesMen 7–13,14; Women 5–11,12 Weight Men’s 6.8 oz./6.5 oz. (size 11 w/6 spikes/spikeless);women’s 5.3 oz./5.0 oz. (size 8 w/6 spikes/spikeless) Fit snug throughout

��While cross country racing shoes are more alike than they are different,we can’t emphasize enough that the differences in fit and cushioning are crucial to individual comfort and performance.

��Try on shoes from a variety of shoe companies. Differences in fit from one brand (or model) to the next allow most runners to find a racing shoe best suited for their particular foot type.

��Two factors should influence your selection of a cross country racing shoe: how well it fits you and how it feels when you run in it.

��Wear your racing shoes before the actual race, since the low profile of the shoe coupled with the intense effort of racing can be tough on yoursoft tissue if you haven’t prepared well.

��Choosing between spiked or spikeless models should be based on the racing surfaces you’ll encounter during your season.

��Cross country spikes are slightly better than spikeless shoes at grippingmuddy or soggy ground, but they are limited to use on all-natural courses. In California, they are not allowed for cross country at the highschool level; however, they are permitted during track season.

��Spikeless models work almost as well as traditional spiked shoes in themud. In addition, they can manage pavement, sidewalks, and rocky surfaces, as well as indoor and outdoor tracks.

CREGG WEINMANN is footwear and running products reviewer for Running Network LLC. He can be reached via e-mail at [email protected] © 2012 by Running Network LLC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this article may be stored, copied, or reprinted without prior written permission of Running Network LLC. Reprinted here with permission.

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��-� �%�&��(#$��(#$�%�**��The XC900 enters the New Balance line as its premier cross country offering. The upperis a thin, soft, and closed stretch mesh supported by laser-cut–welded overlays that give abarely-there feel while supplying just enough structure. The midsole is a low-profile,compression-molded EVA foam that provides enough cushioning for hard or rockycourses, but not so much that it adds unnecessary weight. The outersole features an arrayof tiny lugs through the heel and center of the forefoot, with six spikes (or rubber nibs onthe spikeless version) providing traction in the mud. The XC900 is a well-designed crosscountry racer. The spikeless version is versatile on all surfaces, while the spiked versiontakes natural courses in stride. The combination of soft and supportive materials, lightweight, and effective design earned the XC900 our Best New Shoe award for Cross Country.

SizesMen 7–13,14,15; Women 5–11 Weight Men’s 6.1 oz./5.7 oz. (size 11 w/6 spikes/spikeless); Women’s 5.2 oz./4.8 oz. (size 8 w/6 spikes/spikeless) Fit snug heel, close forefoot

�#$��#�+').�� %��(#$�%�**��Victory is an appropriate name for Nike’s top-end cross country shoe, as the companytakes its name from the goddess of winged victory. The upper is a close-fitting micromeshwith a saddle of welded film reinforced with Flywire. The thin tongue and flat laces securethe foot effectively, and the foam ankle lobes are plush while anchoring the heel securely.The midsole is Flashlon foam—light, resilient, and flexible—that protects unobtrusively.A mini-waffle pattern covers the outersole with rubber nibs in place of spikes, providingeffective traction on all surfaces.

SizesMen 4–13,14,15 Weight Men’s 5.2 oz. (size 11, spikeless) Fit snug heel, close forefoot

��,�'&.��"�.��(#$��(#$�%�**��Round 3 of the Shay XC sports some improvements to the shoe’s proven strengths. Theupper is a closed, ripstop mesh with synthetic suede at the heel. A full-length Flexfilmmatrix provides support, while lightening the shoe a bit. The midsole uses the same tool-ing—compression-molded EVA—with no more cushioning than necessary. The outersolecontinues with the same six-spike setup and whimsical foot-shaped pattern in the rubber,while its triangular-shaped lugs assist with the traction. The spikeless version managesroad, trail, and track with equal ease, while the spikes work best on natural surfaces andmuddier environs.

SizesMen 7–13,14; Women 5–11,12 Weight Men’s 6.8 oz./6.5 oz. (size 11 w/6 spikes/spikeless);women’s 5.3 oz./5.0 oz. (size 8 w/6 spikes/spikeless) Fit snug throughout

��While cross country racing shoes are more alike than they are different,we can’t emphasize enough that the differences in fit and cushioning are crucial to individual comfort and performance.

��Try on shoes from a variety of shoe companies. Differences in fit from one brand (or model) to the next allow most runners to find a racing shoe best suited for their particular foot type.

��Two factors should influence your selection of a cross country racing shoe: how well it fits you and how it feels when you run in it.

��Wear your racing shoes before the actual race, since the low profile of the shoe coupled with the intense effort of racing can be tough on yoursoft tissue if you haven’t prepared well.

��Choosing between spiked or spikeless models should be based on the racing surfaces you’ll encounter during your season.

��Cross country spikes are slightly better than spikeless shoes at grippingmuddy or soggy ground, but they are limited to use on all-natural courses. In California, they are not allowed for cross country at the highschool level; however, they are permitted during track season.

��Spikeless models work almost as well as traditional spiked shoes in themud. In addition, they can manage pavement, sidewalks, and rocky surfaces, as well as indoor and outdoor tracks.

CREGG WEINMANN is footwear and running products reviewer for Running Network LLC. He can be reached via e-mail at [email protected] © 2012 by Running Network LLC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this article may be stored, copied, or reprinted without prior written permission of Running Network LLC. Reprinted here with permission.

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2012 OLYMPIC GAMES


At the Olympic Games in Stockholm 100years ago, Springfield High School stu-dent Howard Drew was a favorite in the100 meter dash. Drew won the OlympicTrials meet held at Harvard Stadium, tyingthe world record in the process: 10 4/5seconds. At the Olympic Games, Drewpulled a muscle while leading his semi-final and still won the heat, but could notstart in the final nor in the 200. An all-around athlete, he also was part of the1912 Olympic baseball team with leg-end Jim Thorpe. Drew continued to compete at in-door and outdoor meets for 8 more years.World War I prevented a second try atan Olympic medal in 1916, and he wasunable to make the 1920 team. He heldworld and US sprint records at a numberof distances contested in the day, includ-

ing the 100 yard dash in which his 9.6-seconds time was a world record for 15years. Drew was the first person to be giventhe title of “World’s Fastest Human.” Hewent on to be a national champion andearn All-American honors at the Universityof Southern California. His career foundhim in positions as an attorney, scholar,judge, and civil rights activist, always re-spected by his peers. Howard Drew was selected for inclu-sion in the Massachusetts High SchoolHall of Fame in 2012. See www.HowardDrew.com for hisinteresting story. Drew’s history was re-searched by current Springfield residentLarry Libow.

Two athletes living and training in ProvidenceRI made the US Olympic Track & Field Teamand showed their prowess in London’s OlympicStadium in August. Molly Huddle finished 11thin the 5000 meter final, and Craig Kinsley was23rd in the javelin qualifying round.

Bryant University coach Steph Reilly ran for Ire-land in the steeplechase. Four athletes wearingthe Greater Boston TC singlet this year were in

the results; Samyr Laine, a Harvardgrad representing Haiti, was 11th in the triple

jump. Ruben Sanca, Dorchester MA andU.Mass Lowell, competed in the marathon forhis native Cape Verde. Alaya Alexander(Trinidad and Tobago) was 13th in the triplejump trial round. Hector Cotto (Puerto Rico) ranthe 110 hurdles. Methuen MA and DartmouthCollege grad Sean Furey, now based in Cali-fornia, competed in the javelin (37th).

Several other athletes with New England con-nections represented their native countries, anda number of US and foreign competitors havemade appearances at track meets and roadraces in New England in recent years. Congrat-ulations to all for their achievements.

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OUNTAINJOHNSON, ENCARNACION TOP MOUNTAIN CIRCUIT

The 2012 USATF New England Mountain Circuit included sixraces in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont, openingand finishing in the Green Mountain State. In a not uncommon occurence, a masters was also the overallwinner in the women’s circuit. Karen Encarnacion (Somerville RR)ran the full six-race circuit (scoring best 5), followed by JackieShakar (CSU). Joanie Bohlke (Waltham MA) ran only four events,but with two wins, was strong enough to take the open division. Jim Johnson (CMS) topped the USATF-NE Mountain Circuit forthe second straight year.

DIVISION WINNERS:

Women Open Joan Bohlke 33, Una 371.9540–49 Karen Encarnacion 46, SRR 444.8650–59 Jackie Shakar 52, CMS 427.9560+ Elaine Dill 63, GSH 343.21

MenOpen Jim Johnson 35, CMS 487.9640–49 Todd Callaghan 42, GCS 470.8850–59 Martin Tighe 54, CMS 420.4460–69 Rich Miller 61, WMM 365.7870+ Frank Hurt 75, WMM 273.07

Complete series standings and history areposted at the Mountain/Ultra/Trail page.

SLEEPY HOLLOW MOUNTAIN RACEHuntington VT, May 13

A new event opened the Mountain Circuit, as 135 fin-ishers conquered the multiple loops of the Sleepy Hol-low Mountain Race. Directed by 2011 WorldMountain Running champion Kasie Enman, the racereplaced the traditional opener at Northfield Mountain,which stopped after a 10-year run. First over the 6-mile mostly grass circuit was JoshFerenc (BAA), whose 39:17 gave him a 1:07 mar-gin over Kevin Tilton. Women’s winner Bridget Fer-rin-Smith, running 52:17, also had over a minutegap on 2nd, Ashley Krause (53:46).

WACHUSETT MOUNTAIN RUNMay 26, Westminster MA

The winners in the event’s 20th running had different levels ofcompetition. Brandon Newbould (Whirlaway RT) led Albany NY’sEric MacKnight by only 3 seconds, while Joan Bohlke (WalthamMA), venturing off the track for her first mountain circuit event,had a convincing 1:23 margin. The 2012 course was again amixed road/trail route of two up-down segments over 4.7 miles,as the mountain road was unavailable.


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PACK MONADNOCK RUNJune 3, Wilton NH

Brandon Newbould and Joan Bohlke took their second straightCircuit race wins at the Pack Monadnock 10 Mile in Wilton NH.A gradual rolling uphill course led the final mile up Pack, steeperthan Mt.Washington at points. Newbould, in 1:02:03, edged Justin Freeman by 27; Bohlkeclocked 1:16:47, 35th overall, and almost 4 minutes ahead ofKelsey Allen.

CRANMORE MOUNTAIN RUNJune 24, Conway NH

Six-time World Mountain Running champion Marco De Gasperiof Italy dominated the field at the 25th annual Cranmore HillClimb. Staying a week after the Mt. Washington Run, De Gasperiwon by almost 3 minutes over Jim Johnson in 38:46. Women’s winner Kelsy Allen ran 52:43, ahead of JoanBohlke in 53:54. The 2012 event featured a new course with a shorter first lapand longer second lap, both equally as tough as in the past.

LOON MOUNTAINJuly 8, Lincoln NH

In possibly the most competitive field in US Women’s MountainRunning ever assembled, three new USA team members and one

multi-time team member earned spots for the World Championshipas Loon hosted the US women’s trial race. The race saw a record 300 competitors in the open race, a30% increase in the field.

ASCUTNEY MOUNTAIN RUNJuly 21, Brownsville VT

The Circuit came to a close at the all-uphill Ascutney MountainRun, with Jim Johnson securing his second straight Mountain Cir-cuit title with a race win. The CMS ace had an even minute onrunner-up Dave Dunham, the top M40+. Women’s winner CarolynStocker (Westfield MA) was 12th overall at 35:29. John Parker(East Hampton NH) became the oldest finisher in a 2012 seriesrace at age 80.

MUT HIGHLIGHTSEric Blake (BAA) ran on the 4th-place US team at the 28th WMRAWorld Mountain Running Championships in Temu Pontes, Italy onSept. 2. Blake was the fourth scorer for the US squad on the all-uphillcourse. The USA women’s team won the team gold. Kasie Enman (BAA) placed a close 2nd in the Pikes PeakMarathon in Colorado Aug. 19. The race included a 2,300-meterclimb to the top on a rocky trail and then back down. Tempera-tures varied from the 80s to the 40s. Enman was 19 seconds be-hind the winner with her 4:28:28. Local runners returned from the US 10K Trail Championshipin Maryland with a variety of medals. Overall winner on the chal-lenging course, which crosses the Eastern Continental Dividetwice, was David Roach of North Carolina, who clocked 41:21. Todd Callaghan (GCS) placed 3rd 40+ and 8th overall, just52 seconds out of the first master spot. One place behind, DaveDunham (CMS) won the M45 division. Len Hall (GCS) was 3rdM50, and adding Bill Newsham, Chuck Landry and Bob Mul-vaney, the Gate City Striders placed as third open team and 2ndmasters team.

USATF-NE ULTRA CHAMPIONSHIPSUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11, WARWICK RI

The Rhode Island Ultramarathon is Rhode Island’s only ultra-marathon and celebrates its fourth year as the USATF-NE Ultrarun-ning Championship on Nov. 11. The race is a timed ultra in whichrunners run as many loops of the 2.7 mile paved circuit as they canwithin the 6-hour time limit. The top three men and women coveringthe most miles will be given cash awards to celebrate their day’swork. Other runners who complete at least the marathon distancewill go home with a finisher’s award.

The Warwick RI course has great views of the Narragansett Bay. Formore information, check out www.better-pace.com/ri-6-hour/

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HALL OF FAME6 members added to Mass. State Track CoachesAssn. Hall of Fame

Howard Drew–Springfield HS 1912–1912 Olympian, 100ydand 220yd world record holder

Florence MacDonald–Roxbury Girls HS 1928–1928 Olympian,800 meters US record holder

Olive Hasenfus-Sparkes–Needham HS 1930 —1936 Olympian(also in Coaches Hall of Fame)

Mark Lech–Palmer HS 1974—national champion, currentlycoach at the University of Maine

Eleena Zhelezov–Needham HS 1991–8 time NCAA Division IIItriple jump champion at Brandeis

Mary Cobb–Pittsfield HS 1995–NCAA All-American

4 coaches inducted into MSTCA Coaches Hall of FameMichael Glennon, Brookline; Phil Maia, Lowell; Mark Thornhill,Greater New Bedford Voke; and Dr. Mulazimuddin Rasool,Amherst Regional. Glennon and his Brooklne HS team were theUSATF-NE Marja Bakker Volunteer of the Year award recipient in2010.

Gate City Striders Add 3 to their Hall of FameSteve Doyle, 20-year race or course manager, past president, andmarathoner. Shu Minami, race, newsletter and Fitness University for youth vol-unteer, team captain, and finisher of 41 marathons.

Bill Spencer, 20-year club member, NH state and national mastersrecord setter and champion, and youth division coach for GateCity and Nashua PAL.

RI Track Coaches Association Adds 9 Members toHall in 2012 Entering as athletes were Mark Strawderman, three-time All-Amer-ican and URI’s only 17-foot pole vaulter and Phil Kane, All-Amer-ican at Villanova (Chariho and Rogers HS grads, respectively).Official Matt Hird, journalists Carolyn Thornton (Providence Jour-nal) and Steve Mazzone (The Call), and coaches Kevin Mulligan(Lincoln), Jim Caron (Ponagansett), and posthumously, EdWarnock and Joe Foley (Tolman). Service awards went to admin-

istrators Ray Dwyer and Charley Sweeney. The Rhode Island Interscholastic League Hall induction in-cluded two from the state’s track family. The late Bobby Doyleearned athlete honors not only in the state, in New England andas an All-American at Texas-El Paso, but as a top-10 finisher inthe Boston Marathon and as a member of the 1979 USA PanAmerican Game team. Kevin Jackson, founder of the Providence Cobras youth pro-gram, is also a multi-term city council member in Providence andwas instrumental in the planning and construction of the Provi-dence scholastic indoor track facility. He was an all-state crosscountry runner out of Pilgrim HS. He guided Hope HS for 6 years,and is in his 11th year as head coach at Rhode Island College. The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Associa-tion (USTFCCCA) added former Tufts University student-athleteVera Stenhouse to their Division III Track & Field Athlete Hall. Sten-house was a sprint-jump legend in Division III, capturing 23 totalAll-American honors. At the 1991 outdoor championships, shewon the 200 meters, 400 meters, and triple jump.

ADDITIONAL HONORSJustin Kuo was named the East Region chair for the USATF RoadRunning Technical Committee. Robyn Johnson was assistant coach for the DecaNation meetin France, a competition comprising national teams of athletescompeting in one of 10 events with a team score kept to determinea winner. Central Vermont Runners honored Roger Cranse as the 2011Spirit of the Club Award winner. Race director for the Leaf Peepersraces since 2005, Cranse took on extraor-dinary problems with the 2011 eventin the aftermath of Tropical StormIrene, working through them, stay-ing positive throughout theprocess, and plugging away tomake the races happen.

Congrats to USATF-NE ath-lete rep Will Feldman andUSATF-NE track championKyle Linn MacQueen, mar-ried in August.


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USATF-NE CHAMPIONSHIPSRegis College, Weston MA, June 17

Greater Boston TC continued theirstring of team victories; The womenwere led by Dacia Taylor who wonthree events.Performance bonuses were available in fiveevents, as well as for the top-ranked individualperformance from IAAF tables. Kyle Linn Mac-Queen won the event performance in the1500 and overall top women’s mark in the5000. Top men’s scored result was Brian Fre-itas in the 400 hurdles.

WOMENTeams1.Gr.Boston TC 81; 2. New Balance Boston22; 3. Dare 2 Dream 9; 4. MassVelocity 8;5. Turojav, Golden Spikes, Patriot PV, NewEngland PV 5; 9. CSU and Nitehawks 3; 11.Emerging Elite 1

100 Dacia Taylor GBTC 12.45 **200 Dacia Taylor GBTC 26.35400 Jessica Klett GBTC 59.84800 Allison McCabe GBTC 2:14.98 **1500 Kyle MacQueen GBTC 4:38.26 **3000 Diana Davis NBB 10:23.985000 Kyle MacQueen GBTC 16:56.10 **3000 Walk Valia Vaitones GS 19:54.853000 Steeple Roisin McGettigan NB 10:34.0 **4x100 Gr Boston TC 53.464x400 Gr Boston TC 4:17.59HJ Lauren Hultzman Un 5-2.25PV Stephanie Brown NEPV 11-0LJ Dacia Taylor GBTC 18-0.25 **SP Stacey Connor GBTC 38-7.75DT Stacey Connor GBTC 144-2HT Victoria Flowers UConn 199-4JT Katima Riettie Jamaica 166-2

MENTeams1. Greater Boston TC 90; 2. TwilightThrowers 16; 3. Dare 2 Dream 14; 4.

New England Walkers and HFC Striders11; 6. Mass Velocity 6; 7. New BalanceBoston, Waltham TC, Patriot PV, Eliot TC,BAA, Nitehawks 5; 13. CMS and GateCity Striders, 3; 15. Turbojav 1

100 David Kennedy GBTC 11.12 **200 Hafiz Greigre GBTC 22.00400 Christian Tirella GBTC 50.32800 Jamie Ross Un 1:58.931500 Chris Brown Un 3:57.81 **3000 Chris Kibler BAA 9:01.015000 TJ Unger HFC 15:36.30 **

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TRACK & FIELD3000 Walk Bob Keating NEW 16:38.25110H Jonathan Garcia Un 14.77 400H Brian Freitas GBTC 52.993000 Steeple Eli Bucher NH 13:04.54x100 Gr Boston TC 43.22 **4x400 Gr Boston TC 3:17.16 **HJ Andrew Reigstad Un 6-6PV Kdon Samuels 16-4.75 **LJ Andrew Reigstad Un 22-3TJ Chris Flynn GBTC 44-8.75SP Nate Hunter GBTC 55-2.75DT Richard McNeil GBTC 148-11HT Michael Lauro LSU 213-1JT Mark Johnson Un 205-1

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USA MASTERS TRACK & FIELDThe National Masters Meet in Lisle IL Aug. 2–5had a strong New England presence amongthe 1,000 competitors. Conducting all eventsin 5-year age groups from 30–34 to 95+scheduling is a challenge, as is trying to pick

out all local competitors. Here’s what wehave: GOLDBob Cedrone, Twilight Throwers M55 Hammer, WeightBuzz Gagne, TT M65 JavelinMary Harada, Liberty AC W75 800m/5000mArt McDermott, Andover, MA M50 DTFlo Meiler, Mass Velocity W75 200m hurdlles, HJ, PV, LJ, PentathlonMary Roman, MVTC W75 Hammer, WeightSusan Wiemer, MVTC W50 Shot PutMass Velocity TC Women 40–49 4x100 Mass Velocity TC Men 40–49 4x800

SILVEROcean Eversley, MVTC W50 400, 800Sue McCarthy, MVTC W45 100, 200Flo Meiler, MVTC W75 Discus, Hammer, Javelin, WtTim Morse, TT M55 Hammer, WeightLinda Swenson, Gilford, NH W70 Weight

Dan Verrington, CMS M50 5000 Carl Wallin, Thor’s Stone M70 ShotBRONZEDave Dunham, CMS M45 5000mKen Effler, MVTC M60 PentathlonOcean Eversley, MVTC W50 200mThomas Foley, Plymouth MA M50 HJKatrina Geurkink, Hanover NH W50 DTGail Johns-Rees, MVTC 100m/200mSarah Lawson, GBTC W45 400mFlo Meiler, W75 ShotFrancesca Moravecsik, S. Burlington VT W75 HTDave Neumann, MVTC M50 400mJames Paige, Morrisville VT M50 10,000mMary Roman, MVTC W75 JTLen Rosen, M75 Shot, DiscusRalph Souppa, MVTC M65 400m


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SUB-4 MILE IN SOUTH COUNTY RI!W.Greenwich RI, August 7

Olympic Trials steeplechase finalist Corey Leslie (Ohio State) gave over600 fans and youth participants the result they were looking for withthe first outdoor sub-4:00 mile run ever recorded in Rhode Island. Afield of six runners toed the start at the 2-year-old Exeter-West Green-wich track in an attempt to break the classic time barrier. With no rabbit, the group shared pacing through splits of 59,1:59, and 2:59. A strong stretch run found Leslie stopping the clock at3:58.98, followed by Northeastern senior Eric Jenkins in 4:00.13. The event, which will become an annual event and add womenin 2013, was put together by Charlie Breagy and Bob Rothenberg.They hope it will be part of a summer mile series in New England.

Results:1. Corey Leslie 3:58.982. Eric Jenkins 4:00.133. Daniel Clark 4:00.294. Sean Brosnan, 4:07.065. AJ Acosta 4:07.366. Christian Hesch 4:28.36

Tracking NE Athletes ...Bob Cedrone (Twilight Throwers/Stoughton MA) won the superweight throw in the 55–59 division at the USA Masters WeightThrow Championships in Seattle Aug. 18–19. He also won the ultraweight pentathlon and was 3rd in the weight pentathlon. Otherscompeting in the meet were Jim Burgoyne (Twilight Throwers) M60,3rd, Ultra Weight Pentathlon, 4th Super Wt and Wt Pentathlon,and Dennis Chandler (Danby VT), M60, 4th, Wt Pentathlon. The MIAA Tournament Management Committee voted to in-crease the number of divisions in indoor track to five starting in2013. The number of schools with indoor track programs has in-creased by 78 since 2001. At the Indoor National Scholastic meet in March, Chariho RI seta US HS record in the 4xmile relay in 17:20.20. Harvard’s Nico Weiler shattered his own school record inthe pole vault at the NCAA championships, placing 4th with aclearance of 18’0.5” (5.50m). Cayla Hatton, 2012 grad of Phillips Andover Academy, placed4th in the 5000 at the IAAF World Junior Championships in Spain inJuly. Winner of the USATF-NE cross country championship last Novem-ber, she was the only New Englander on the team. Hatton’s time of15:50.32 was a personal best, and 14 seconds out of the medals. Two Boston University athletes, both Olympic Trials qualifiers,won bronze medals at the North America/Central America/Caribbean (NACAC) Under-23 championship meet in July in Mex-ico. Allison Barwise was 3rd in the high jump, and KatieMatthews 3rd in the 10,000. Longtime Northeastern University head coach Sherman Hart hasretired. Besides success at NU, he won multiple NCAA D3 champi-onships at U.Mass. Boston and was at the forefront producing national-level women’s track talent when he was coaching Boston International(founded as the Cooper Striders) before many scholastic and collegeprograms had women’s track. Former Dartmouth coach, past national masters TF chair, and mas-ters thrower Ken Weinbel passed away at age 84.

2012 Gatorade Track & Field Athletes of the Year

BoysMA Josh Lampron, Mansfield, DistanceME Matthew McClintock, Madison, DistanceNH Romario Bailey, Stevens, Sprints/JumpsRI Joe Velez, Classical, ThrowsVT Jacob Ellis, Brattleboro Union, Middle DistanceCT Jake Scinto, Cheshire, Jumps

GirlsMA Carla Forbes, Newton North, Jumps/SprintsME Bethanie Brown, Waterville, DistanceNH Hillary Holmes, Exeter, Jumps/HurdlesRI Maddy Berkson, Classical, Middle DistanceVT Mollie Gribbin, South Burlington, Jumps/SprintsCT Precious Holmes, Hillhouse, Sprints

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While History Never Repeats was a hit song for the New Zealand band Split Enz in 1981, that’s notexactly true in the saga of performance footwear. In fact, as Cregg Weinmann has shown in hisreviews for you over the past 17 years, running footwear theories rise and fall in cycles of popularity.

In 2005, I visited the University of Cologne in Germany to see some of the research on the NikeFree. It was fascinating to learn about the science and research that were going into shoesdesigned to mimic running barefoot. And though this barefoot or minimalist running focus hasbecome increasingly prominent over the last decade, this thinking has been around before. In fact,I remember my coach, Steve Pensinger, having us do 300-meter repeats, circa 1975, in bare feeton the grass oval at DeAnza Community College, specifically to build and strengthen our feet. AndCregg recently reminded me of Herb Elliott’s training with coach Percy Cerutty, who espoused natural form and running barefoot. In fact, Elliott was pictured running barefoot on the cover ofSports Illustrated in late 1958 and again in May 1960.

Lightweight or minimalist running shoes are here to stay. The innovations made in materials haveenabled manufacturers to lighten shoes, even as their support and performance have beenimproved. It’s worth repeating that you must always factor your own fitness level and biomechanicsinto the process of choosing shoes. The lightest weight shoes aren’t necessarily the best for you.Consider your needs as you read the reviews put together by Cregg Weinmann and the weartesters who diligently put new shoes through their paces. Our reviews are the starting pointof your search for your perfect shoe.

Enjoy your running!

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Two trends continue, both related to shoe weight. First,20% of the shoes in this Review are new shoes—all ofthem in the Performance category—so we know thatlightweight shoes are readily available. Second, morethan 85% of the updated shoes are both lighter and abit more expensive than the shoes they replaced. Themaxim of the lightweight trend is apparently true: Less ismore. That is, less weight costs more. The up-side is that the efforts to lighten these shoes have not compromised performance.

Some of the new shoes follow the path of lower-profilegeometry, allowing even more running footwear choices. Ithas never been more important to know the characteristicsof your feet and what footwear choices will work for yourcurrent fitness level and your biomechanics. It’s our hopethat this Review will help you make great choices!

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NEW ENGLAND CHAMPIONSHIP WRAP-UP10K, Newton MA, June 10

A first-time championship event drew a record field. Ruben Sanca (GBTC) and Brett Ely (BAA) led the fields in the USATF-NE 10K Championship held at the Newton 10K in Newton MA.Sanca, who competed for Cape Verde at the Olympics later in thesummer, outkicked Kevin Johnson (WMDP), winning in 30:16. John-son, who had won two championship races in 2012, was 1 secondback in 30:17. Ely, 2011 USATF-NE Runner of the Year, clocked35:32. A first-time championship, the Newton 10K had 988 finish-ers, the largest field in race history and was well received by com-petitors and clubs. Western Mass. Distance Project, founded in 2012, won itsfirst-ever team title by placing 5 in the top 15. Ely led a 1-2-3 BAAfinish to give them a comfortable gap in winning the women’s di-vision. Whirlaway took four team titles—men’s and women’s 40+and 50+—and Greater Lowell Road Runners was best teamamong M60.

Division Winners MENJoseph Koech (RUN) 40+; Mark Reeder (GLRR) 50+; Bill Dixon(GLRR) 60+; Denny Leblanc (GLRR) 70+

WOMENChristin Doneski (Whirl) 40+; Karen McGahie (CMS) 50+;Karen Durante (Whirl) 60+

5 MILECarver MA, July 28

Brian Harvey (BAA) and Kyle Linn MacQueen (GBTC) were lead-ers of the pack at the 5 Mile Championship at the Carver Cran-berry Classic. The 582 finishers were 144 more than the 2011edition. Harvey led six runners under 25:00 for the 5 miles, clock-ing 24:21, as BAA teammate Colman Hatton edged defendingchamp Kevin Johnson (WMDP) by 1 second for the silver medal.MacQueen, coming off a PR-filled track season, ran 28:39 for

the women’s win, 29 seconds up on Lory Gray (adidas NE). Lind-sey Willard (BAA), in 7th, added to her commanding 2012 se-ries lead. Whirlaway repeated their team double double wins, takingmen’s and women’s 40+ and 50+, with CSU winning the men’s60+ team.

Division Winners MENJoe Navas (Whirl) 40+; Robert Cirpriano (SRR) 50+; Gordon Mac-Farland (CSU) 60+

WOMENMaria Servin (Whirl) 40+; Karen McGahie (CMS) 50+; Karen Durante(Whirl) 60+

TRUE, HUDDLE WINNERS AT USA 5K CHAMPIONSHIPSeptember 16, Providence RI

Ben True (Hanover NH) and Molly Huddle (Providence RI) led a fastfield through downtown Providence to win the 2012 USA National5K Road Championships at the CVS Caremark Downtown 5K. The race had one of the deepest US fields in race history,with the men’s race not decided until the final 100 meters whenTrue, 6th in the Olympic Trials 5000m, surged by Andrew Bum-balough for the win by a fraction of a second. Seven of the top10 recorded Personal Best road 5K times behind True, who de-fended his title, the first time since 1981 that there was a repeatwinner in the USA 5K. Olymipan Huddle, who lives just over a mile from the course,had a more comfortable margin of 4 seconds on Neely Spencein the women’s contest, where there were also 7 PBs among thefirst 10. She was also victorious here in 2010. The New York AC outran the BAA for the men’s team win by49 seconds, and the New Balance Silicon Valley women were aminute better than Greater Boston TC. The 23rd edition of the racehad 4,444 finishers, and included 21 well-attended youth races.Full results at www.cvsdowntown5k.com

NEW ENGLAND RUNNERS IN TOP 25MEN1. Ben True (Hanover NH), 13:52, $8,000, 17. Tim Ritchie,BAA, 14:352, 20. Eric Ashe, BAA, 14:46

TEAMS2. Boston AA, 4. Greater Boston TC, 5. New Balance Boston,6. HFC Striders, 7. HFC Striders B, 8. Ronald McDonald HouseProvidence

WOMEN1. Molly Huddle (Providence), 15:30, $8,000, 8. Mary KateChampagne (Providence), 16:13, 10. Katie Matthews (Boston),16:16, 16. Kyle Linn Feldman, GBTC, 16:49, 20. Jess Minty,NBB, 17:39

TEAMS2. Greater Boston TC, 3. New Balance Boston

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OTHER NATIONAL NOTESMASTERS MEDAL AT NATIONAL 8KWilliamsburg VA, May 19

Several New England masters passed on the NE 12K to race atthe USA Masters 8K in Williamsburg VA, and all made the awardsplatform. Vermont men took medals back to the state, with BillDixon (Gr.Lowell RR/Bennington) winning the M65–69 divisionin 30:46. Green Mountain AA’s Norm Larson (Burlington) placed2nd in the M55 division in 27:27. His age-graded performanceof 92.91 was the best among the men’s times. On the women’sside, Linda Jennings (Going the Distance/Tewksbury MA) was 3rdin the W55 standings in 35:10.

USA 20KNew Haven CT, Sept. 3

The highly competitive USA 20K held at New Haven had a fewlocal runners in the top 20. Behind the course record time of winner Matt Tegenkamp(OR) 58:30, Tim Ritchie (BAA) was 14th among the men in hisdebut at the distance in 1:01:47. Tireless master Sheri Piers (Dirigo) was 15th in the women’s list at1:12:01, followed by Heidi Westover (BAA) in 17th in 1:13:05. NE high school alums Sean Quigley (6th, 1:00:02) and ChrisBarnicle (13th, 1:01:27) raced well. Also on Labor Day, Linda Jennings (Go the Distance) was 60+winner at the USA Masters 15K championship, clocking 1:07:30.

In the USATF 100 Mile Trail Championship on July 29 inCleveland, James Gawle (Webster MA) was silver medalist in theM60–64 division, 26:04:24. Geoffrey Mutai successfully defended his BAA 10K title onJune 24, running away from a stellar field on the streets of Boston.Winning in 27:29, the time was the fastest road race 10K in theworld in 2012 to date. Women’s winner Kim Smith (Providence),a New Zealand Olympic marathoner, set a new course record of31:36. 4,560 competitors finished the second leg of the BAA Dis-tance Medley series. Brett Ely (BAA) won the Kaua’i Marathon (Hawaii) on Sep-tember 2 in a course record 2:46:05. The Boston Athletic Association announced that Guy Morsehas retired from the organization after 28 years of service. Hehas served as race director for the Boston Marathon(1985–2000), BAA executive director (2000–2010) and BAA di-rector of external affairs (2010–2012). Many of the major devel-opments within the BAA’s brand and with the Boston Marathonhave come under Morse’s guidance. Morse noted, “I have been delighted to contribute to the BAAas we have moved towards a highly professional model, and I can-not be more pleased that the BAA and its many events, especially

the Boston Marathon, stand on solidground.” President Joanne Flaminioechoed those thoughts: “The BAA brandhas never been stronger, and the BostonMarathon has never been more popular orexperienced greater demand than it has inrecent years. Guy’s expertise and leader-ship have played a key role in that.”

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REMAINING RACESSEPTEMBER 30Kerouac 5K, Lowell MAOCTOBER 28Cape Cod Marathon, Falmouth MA

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STANDINGS AS OF SEPTEMBER 20

MEN’S OPEN Central Mass Striders 69Gr.Boston TC 68Team RUN 60Boston A.A. 55Somerville RR 53Whirlaway RT 52West.MA Distance Project 43Cambridge RC 43Gr.Springfield Harriers 40Gate City Striders 31Gr.Lowell RR 27Cambridge Sports Union 24Green Mountain AA 22Winners Circle RC 16

MEN’S 40+ Central Mass Striders 57Somerville RR 54Whirlaway RT 54Gate City Striders 38Cambridge Sports Union 33Gr.Lowell RR 30Boston A.A. 29Gr.Boston TC 26Green Mountain AA 25Winners Circle RC 23

MEN’S 50+ Whrilaway RT 47Gr.Lowell RR 32Winners Circle RC RC 31Somerville RR 31Gate City Striders 30Cambridge Sports Union 19

Green Mountain AA 18North Medford Club 14Boston A.A. 9Gr.Springfield Harriers 9

MEN’S 60+ Gate City Striders 19Cambridge Sports Union 18Gr.Lowell RR 17North Medford Club 8Gr.Springfield Harriers 7

WOMEN’S OPEN Whirlaway RT 57Gr.Boston TC 57Boston A.A. 52Somerville RR 47Central Mass Striders 42Cambridge RC 42Green Mountain AA 29Gate City Striders 28Gr.Lowell RR 24Winners Circle RC 23Cambridge Sports Union 16

WOMEN’S 40+Whirlaway RT 46Central Mass Striders 39Gate City Striders 33Gr.Lowell RR 30Cambridge Sports Union 20Winners Circle RC 19Somerville RR 19Green Mountain AA 14Liberty AC 7North Shore Striders 6

WOMEN’S 50+ Whrilaway RT 31Central Mass Striders 23Gr.Lowell RR 21Cambridge Sports Union 19Green Mountain AA 8

2012 USATF NE Road Race Grand PrixAfter 5 events

MEN OPENKevin Johnson WMDP 45Nate Jenkins CMS 42Colman Hatton BAA 18Brandon Newbould WRT 17Eric Ashe BAA 14Daniel Hocking Una 11Patrick Moulton BAA 11Matt Pelletier Una 10Rueben Sanca GBTC 10Brian Harvey BAA 10

MEN 40–44Todd Callaghan GCS 30Joseph Navas WRT 28Joseph Koech RUN 27Greg Putnam CMS 25

MEN 45–49Wayne Levy BAA 47Dave Dunham CMS 41Dan Verrington CMS 20Kent Lemme GSH 18

MEN 50–54Robert Cipriano SRR 49Paul Hammond WRT 42Martin Tighe CMS 29Paul Doe WRT 26

MEN 55–59Dennis Donoghue WCRC 42Norm Larson GMAA 30Tim Blouin NMC 22Reno Stirrat WRT 19

MEN 60–64Michael Cryans GLRR 43Marshall Randolph CSU 38Tom Derderian GBTC 34Rich Stockdale GCS 29

MEN 65–69Stavros Kanaracus GLRR 26Rick Stetson GCS 19Milt Schumacher GCS 19Joe Noonan GCS 19

MEN 70+George Geis NSS 18Harry Carter BAA 18Denny Leblanc GLRR 16

WOMEN OPENLindsay Willard BAA 39

Helen Dinan WRT 25Kate Hails SRR 24Amelia Landberg GBTC 22Caroline Bjune BAA 16Jennifer Donovan NBB 10Hilary Dionne BAA 10Emily Kroshus BAA 10Brett Ely BAA 10Emily Raymond GBTC 10Kyle Linn MacQueen GBTC 10

WOMEN 40–44Christin Doneski WRT 49Karen Pattelena GCS 40Dana Parrot ANE 29Laurie Gaudreau WCRC 23

WOMEN 45–49Maria Servin WRT 39Trish Bourne GLRR 31Alice McKeon CMS 27Sarah Prescott WRT 24

WOMEN 50–54Cathy Merra GCS 42Lisa Zappala WRT 37Karen McGahie CMS 30Miae Jacobs WRT 25

WOMEN 55–59Lisa Doucett CSU 41Sydney Letendre CMS 36Ellie Tucker WCRC 30Patricia Robinson CSU 28

WOMEN 60+Karen Durante WRT 42Moira Durnin GMAA 30Annajean McMahon NSS 23Ann Kucharski WCRC 15Jan Holmquist LAC 15

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The Project’s concept is exceptional in that donations from the community help fund theprogram. And as part of this commitment to the community, athletes give back throughwork with the Woonsocket After-School Coalition (WASC). WASC is composed of 14non-profit organizations all with the shared mission of providing access to high-qualityafter-school programming for Rhode Island youth. By committing to at least 2 years ofpart-time work at one WASC agency, NE Distance athletes bring stability to programsoften characterized by high employee turnover.

In its first 6 months, NE Distance has generated enough grassroots funding to support twoathlete fellows. The first signing was David Goodman, 2011 NCAA DII steeplechase nationalchampion, who moved into his Woonsocket residence on Sept. 1. NE Distance is currentlyseeking an additional athlete to join its ranks. Athletes interested in an amazing opportunityto better yourself and your community can contact Nich Haber at [email protected]

USATF-NE is happy to share in the sup-port of this exciting New England runningventure and looks forward to a future ofcommunity-based collaboration.For more information, please visit theNE Distance website: nedistance.org/

USATF NE is a ‘shareholder’ in NE Distance; Steve Viegas, Nich Haber, and David Goodman

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JUNIOR OLYMPICSJunior Olympics runs in 2-year agegroups based on year of birth/age at theend of the year, advancing to higher levelsby place. Divisions are Sub Bantam (7–8),Bantam (9–10), Midget (11–12), Youth(13–14), Intermediate (15–16) and YoungWomen/Men (17–18) The New England Association JuniorOlympic meet at Fitchburg State Univer-sity had the largest field ever with morethan 600 entrants covering all events. The top eight in each event qualifiedfor the Region I meet at Mitchel Field inLong Island NY. That three-day meetfound many New Englanders among thetop placers, five in each event in each agegroup who were eligible to advance to thenationals.

REGION I CHAMPIONSHIPJuy 6–8, Mitchel Field, Long Island NY

Temperatures were high, and the sun wasbright. Three New Englanders won threeevents against strong competition: EmmaFitzgerald, Dominic Cirillo and JordanSamuels.

New England WinnersGIRLS

Sub-BantamPeyton Rollins, Camb. Jets, 100 15.71; 200 33.74

BantamCaroline Fischer, Granite St, 1500m 5:18.98Maya Whitcomb, Camb.Jets, high jump 3’10.75”Savannah Behn, Granite St, mini-javelin 57’8

MidgetMichaela Jones, Waltham TC, 1500 5:15.98; 3000 11:25.47Kathleen Collins, NHThunder, discus 79’9”

YouthAmy Hunter, Waltham TC, triple jump 32’9”Rachel Solomon, Waltham TC, javelin 90’7”

IntermediateQuashira McIntosh, Prov.Cobras, 100 12.02Maya Halprin-Adams, Camb.Jets, 800 2:21.29; 1500 5:00.95Innovation Academy Charter, 4x400 relay 5:00.31Emma Fitzgerald, long jump 16’1.75”; javelin 131’0” heptathlon 4,042

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Victoria Ebert, shot put, 34’3”Lisa Mistowski, hammer 145’11”

Young WomenKaitlin McCauley, Waltham TC, 1500 5:39.58Jacilyn Briggs, PatriotPV, pole vault 12’6”Sabrina Silva, shot put 37’6.5”; discus 106’7”Maggie Dufault, hammer 159’7”

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Sub BantamArtha Tavshikar, Waltham TC, 400 1:21.27Noah Kress, Elm City, long jump 10’1”Vincent Cirillo, shotput, 23’2.75”; mini-javelin 69’2”

BantamStephen Irving, long jump 13’5”

Midget Quinn Gangaharan, Camb.Jets, 800 2:28.86Samuel Toolin, Sentinel Str, 1500 4:55.48Louis Galligan, mini-javelin 89’0”Nolan Allen, Waltham TC, 1500 race walk 9:14.85

Youth Matt Bouthillette, Sentinel Str, 3000 9:44.70Connor Sheridan, pole vault 8’6”Cedric Nsilo-Swai, Innovation, triple jump 36’9”Dominic Cirillo, shot put 44’2.5”; discus 123’11”; javelin 124’8”

IntermediateAdam Petti, 3000, 9:45.06Jordan Samuels, Camb.Jets, 110 hurdles 15.00; 400 hurdles 59.76; triple jump 43’10.75”Innovation Academy Charter, 4x400 3:43.33; 4x800 8:54.12

Starlin Ortiz, Granite State, high jump 5’11.5”Jacob VanReet, long jump 20’5”John Pietro, shot put 41’1’5”; discus, 133’7”Gabriel Arcaro, hammer 183’5”Ethan Wright, javelin 160’3”Matthew Fischetti, Nitehawks, decathlon 5,014

Young MenBrandon Legendre, Green Mt AA, 3000 9:39.35Kevin Shea, Granite State, high jump 6’4.75”; decathlon 5,566Carl Whitham, Waltham TC, shot put 52’6.5”Charlie Ionata, hammer 209’3”TJ Noonan, Waltham TC, javelin 187’8”


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Nineteen New England youth brought their summer season to a close with medal winning placings at theUSATF JO Nationals. The sole local winner was Charlie Ionata (Barrington RI) in the Young Men’s hammer.

Three locals came home with two awards. Jordan Samuels (Cambridge Jets/Medford MA), Inter-mediate division, placed 4th in the triple jump (44’11.75”) and 5th in the 110 hurdles (14.87). ThrowerKathleen Collins (NH Thunder/Strafford NH), Midget, was 4th in the discus (87-3) and 7th in the mini-javelin (96-4), and Emma Fitzgerald (Braintree MA) added a bronze in the javelin to her heptathlon 4th-place medal.

Sentinel Striders runners brought home 3 medals in distance eventsDavid Principe (9:14.33) and Matthew Bouthillette (9:18.90) went 2–5 in the Youth 3000, and SamuelToolin (4:45.07) was 6th in the Midget 1500.

Waltham TC matched that club total with 3rd-place finishes by Michaela Jones, Midget 3000, 10:47.76,and TJ Noonan, Young Men javelin, 189-7, to go with Nolan Allen’s 5th in the Midget 1500 meter racewalk (8:39.92).

The hammer had six medalists total: Young Men Charlie Ionata (1), Carlos Magnum (2) and ClarenceGallup (6), as well as Intermediate Girls Leia Mistowski (2), Young Women Maggie Dufault (3), and In-termediate Boys Gabriel Arcaro (4).

Additional local medal winnersJacilyn Briggs (PatriotPV), 3rd, YW pole vault, 12-03.5

Innovation Academy (Lee DiMattia, Hendel Laurole, William Paulo, Nicholas Scarsdale), 5th, IB 4x800relay 8:32.33

Vincent Cirillo 7th, SBB shot put, 24-5.75

Eli Shearer (Colrain MA), 8th, Youth triple jump, 37-5

The 2013 New England meet is planned for June 23 at Fitchburg, the Region I meet will be at Icann Sta-dium in New York July 5–7, and the nationals at Greensboro North Carolina at the end of July.

Fa l l 2 0 1 2 • New England Exchange Zone 27Bob Gourley

If you reflect on the recently completed Olympic Trials, it is difficult—but nonetheless entertaining—to select 10 special moments from the cor-nucopia of memorable performances—some exhilarating, someheartbreaking, some frustrating—that highlighted 10 marvelous days oftrack & field. It’s tough to limit the list to only 10. I was forced to leaveout some stunning moments (e.g., Brittany Borman’s final-round javelinthrow—a PR “A” standard heave that won the event and placed her onthe Olympic team). Here are my 10 picks, 5 from the women’s eventsand 5 from the men’s events.

TOp 5 WOmen’S mOmenTS#5: Chantae McMillan’s ‘A’ Standard Performance in the Heptathlon

Knowledgeable track & field fans wrote off McMillan’s chances for anOlympic berth when, in the heptathlon’s fifth event, she turned in an18’1½” subpar performance in the long jump. McMillan, who lacked theall-important Olympic “A” standard of 6,150 points, rallied to score 1,720points over the last two events, finishing with 6,188 points to snare 3rdand secure her ticket to London.

#4: The Electrifying Conley–Lucas Finish in the 5000In one breathless moment during the chaotic finish to the women’s

5000, Kim Conley, who had lacked the “A” standard, out-leaned a wobblyJulia Lucas at the line for the final Olympic spot. Conley’s dramatic rushover the final lap allowed her to beat Lucas by 0.04 seconds and to achievethe essential “A” standard by 0.21 seconds. Ironically, it was Lucas’ self-initiated drive over the final 1200 meters, which left her defenseless andunable to respond on the final straightaway, that provided the essentialup-tempo race pace over the final three laps and allowed Conley to secureher “A” standard. Both elements—basically provided by Lucas—were es-sential to put Conley in 3rd with a qualifying mark and send her to theOlympic Games.

#3: Career-Spanning High JumpersThe women’s high jump provided a unique opportunity to see four

athletes who represent the evolution of a high jumper: (1) the emerging,young, record-breaking talent (Gabrielle Williams, who tied the 15-year-

old age group world record); (2) the likely next great up-and-coming highjumper (Brigetta Barrett, who set two PRs on her way to clearing 2.01and making her first Olympic team); (3) the dominant reigning indoorworld champion in her prime (OT winner Chaunte Lowe) and (4) theaging, legendary athlete who is able to summon up the talent and the ef-fort to make a fifth Olympic team (high-jumping icon Amy Acuff ).

#2: Allyson Felix’s Spectacular 200 Meter WinAfter enduring a week of distraction and hubbub that resulted from

the quirky dead heat 3rd-place tie with Jeneba Tarmoh in the 100 meters,the poised Allyson Felix came out for the Trials 200 final, dominated therace from the gun, and won in a dazzling time of 21.69—the third-fastesttime ever run by an American and the fastest 200 ever run by a womanon American soil. Only Florence Griffith-Joyner, Marion Jones and Mer-lene Ottey have ever run faster. In securing her 2012 Olympic team po-sition (first), Felix soundly defeated a world-class field that included worldchampionship gold medalists Carmelita Jeter and Sanya Richards-Ross.

#1: The Felix–Tarmoh 100 Meter TieIn future years when track & field fans reflect on the 2012 Olympic

Trials, one memory will not be of exhilarating athletic success or a last-minute winning race surge, jump or throw. It will be about the improba-bility, the bewilderment, the covert meetings, the agonizing andoften-inexplicable delays, the announced-and-then-altered resolutionprocess and, finally, the disappointing and downright sad outcome thatwas born out of the down-to-the-one-thousandth-of-a-second 3rd-placetie between Allyson Felix and Jeneba Tarmoh in the women’s 100 meterfinal. With Tarmoh surprisingly withdrawing from the highly anticipatedmatch race to settle the issue, the matter was resolved, not on the track,but covertly, which may never be completely known or fully understood.Some point out that Tarmoh is still eligible to serve as an alternate for the100 and to participate, if selected, on the USA 4x100 relay team. But thatwould have been the case even if she had participated in the match raceand lost. For a growing segment of the track & field community, the ap-parent absence of any motivation for Tarmoh to withdraw unexpectedlyonly fuels unfortunate speculation that some sort of nefarious and unde-


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A Daily Journal from the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Trials / Track & Field

tectable consideration was provided to Tarmoh to throw in the towel. ForFelix, destined to be recognized as one of the greatest sprinters in track &field history, she will compete in the 100 meters in London and her 2012Olympic dream of winning possibly four Gold medals remains alive. ForTarmoh, a solid competitor who heretofore has never made an Olympicteam, she is destined to be a footnote to the 2012 Trials. The track & fieldcommunity will speculate about this for many years.

TOp 5 men’S mOmenTS#5: George Kitchens’ Long Jump Magic

Unheralded, unattached George Kitchens began the long jump finalwithout an “A” standard mark and against a strong field that included WillClaye, Christian Taylor and Dwight Phillips—all of whom have wonOlympic or World Championship medals. Undaunted, Kitchens uncorkeda third-round jump of 8.21m “26’11¼” to achieve the “A” standard, cap-ture 3rd place, punch his ticket to London and deny reigning triple jumpworld champion Christian Taylor an Olympic long jump berth.

#4: 110 Hurdle FinalSo much happened in less than 13 seconds: Aries Merritt won in a su-

perb world-leading time of 12.93. Jason Richardson, 2nd in 12.98, be-came the first American to post two sub-13 clockings in the same OlympicTrials. Third-place finisher Jeff Porter, in a move reminiscent of ChristianSmith’s desperate lunge in the ‘08 OT 800 final, dove his way onto theOlympic team. And the subpar performance of David Oliver fueled fur-ther speculation about his ability to regain his former dominant positionin this event.

#3: Lance Brooks’ Storybook Throw Not unlike many U.S. discus athletes, unheralded discus thrower

Lance Brooks came to Eugene lacking the 65.00m mark that would givehim the coveted “A” standard. Veteran discus fans were frankly surprisedthis virtual unknown even made it into the finals. Leading after everyround of the finals, Brooks still lacked the “A” standard mark that severalof his trailing competitors had already secured. In a finish that defied be-lief, Lance Brooks, down to his sixth and final throw, and exhorted onwardby the frenzied Hayward Field crowd, dropped a bomb by spinning theplatter 65.15m—just surpassing the “A” standard mark he needed to se-cure his appearance in the London Games. This fairy tale finish took on

added luster when Brooks’ podium remarks suggested he did not fully ap-preciate that, notwithstanding an OT discus win, his “A” standard sixththrow was essential to permit his Olympic participation.

#2: Galen Rupp’s Dramatic 5000 WinGalen Rupp is beloved by the Hayward Field faithful. But even his

most ardent fans have occasionally entertained doubt about his closingleg speed and his gritty determination against the most elite competitorsover the final 200. He erased any lingering doubts at these Trials when, asexpected, he was mano a mano against his nemesis Bernard Lagat over thefinal 400 of the 5000 final. This time Rupp possessed that extra gear heneeded over the final 80 meters to better Lagat at the line by 0.15 seconds.Rupp’s winning time of 13:22.67 took down the 40-year-old OlympicTrials 5000 record held by Rupp’s idol, the legendary Steve Prefontaine.The win allowed Rupp to complete an extremely rare Olympic Trials5000/10,000 double—last completed 60 years ago in the ‘52 OlympicTrials by Curt Stone.

#1: Ashton Eaton’s Decathlon World RecordYou could feel the electricity in Hayward Field when Ashton Eaton

began Day 1 of the decathlon by setting decathlon world records in thefirst two events. With Eaton having amassed 2,164 points after the 100mand the long jump, both the athlete and the fans sensed that somethingspecial might be unfolding. Competing on the 100th anniversary of thedecathlon and of Jim Thorpe’s victory in the inaugural Olympic de-cathlon, Eaton appeared unchallenged by his competitors and battled onlywith the swirling winds and periodic cloud bursts that plagued the 10events. Undaunted, Eaton soldiered on by winning six of the first nineevents. With 8,189 points entering the final event—the 1500—Eatonand the Hayward Field fans had been advised that a time of around 4:17would allow him to surpass the 11-year-old record of 9,026 held byRoman Sebrle. With all of the living American Olympic decathlon Goldmedalists in attendance in the stands, Eaton ran an evenly-paced 4:14.48to win the 1500, to post 9,039 points, and to set a new world record. Noone who witnessed this record-breaking display of athletic prowess willever forget it. s




OCTOBER 2012NO meets at Franklin Park this year

Tuesdays 2, 9, 16 Attleboro YMCA youth races, Norton Outdoor Center, Norton MA, 5 pmEd Poirier 508-222-7422 x124 [email protected]

6 USATF Maine Open Championship/Craig Cup 5KTwin Brooks Park, Cumberland MEcraigcup.blogspot.com [email protected] 207-729-6180

7 ** Wayland XC ChallengeWayland HS, Wayland, MA. 9:30 am 3K Youth to age 14, 5K Open www.waylandxc.com [email protected] 508-397-1261

7 New England Collegiate Championships (100th running), Stanley Park, Westfield, MA. www.neicaaa.org

13 NH Thunder Youth XC meetCoe Brown Academy, Northwood NHAges 7–14, 2K–4K. 4 pm Karyn Fisher [email protected]

14 USATF Development XC RunsLarz Anderson Park, Brookline MA, 9:30 amYouth 14/under 1 Mile, Open 2.8 mile www.usatfne.org/cross

14 Ravenswood Trail RaceGloucester MA, 9 am 4.1 milewww.teamgloucester.com [email protected]

14 USATF Adirondack Open XC ChampionshipsSaratoga Springs NY, www.usatfadir.org

20 ** Western Mass Distance Project XC InvitationalStanley Park, Westfield MA 5K women, 8K menSite of NE XC Championship on 11/18www.westernmassdistanceproject.org [email protected]

21 USATF Development XC RunsLarz Anderson Park, Brookline MA, 9:30 amYouth 14/under 1 Mile, Open 2.8 mile usatfne.org/cross

27 Larch Hill English Style XC ClassicBramble Hill Farm, Amherst [email protected] 413-586-8002, www.bramblehillfarm.com

27 Vermont State HS ChampionshipsThetford Academy

28 Amherst NH Youth XC and Open RaceFreestyle Farm, Amherst NHYouth 2K/3K/4K/5K races, Open 5KJunior Olympic course preview www.amhersttrack.org

28 MAYOR’S CUP CROSS COUNTRY RACES WILL NOT BE HELD IN 2012 due to course construction

NOVEMBER 2012

3 Massachusetts Middle School Invitational Championship, Tewksbury MA Hosted by USATF New England3K, MA middle schools grades 5,6,7,8usatfne.org/crossSponsored by the Boston Athletic Association

3 New Hampshire High School Meet of ChampionsMine Falls Park, Nashua NH

4 Rhode Island State HS ChampsPonaganset HS, No.Scituate RI, www.ritca.com

9 NCAA Division I Northeast QualifierHammonasset Park, Madison CT

10 New England NCAA Division III ChampionshipStanley Park, Westfield MA

10 New England High School ChampionshipsTwin Brook Recreation Area, Cumberland ME

11 USATF-NE JUNIOR OLYMPIC CHAMPIONSHIPFreestyle Farm, Amherst NHMA, NH, VT, RI only. 2K/3K/4K/5K Race in 2-year age groups, Teams and Individualsadvance to Regional Meet, November 18 www.usatfne.org/cross, [email protected]

17 Mass HS All-State MeetNorthfield Mountain, Northfield MA

18 ** USATF-New England ChampionshipStanley Park, Westfield MA(NEW SITE IN 2012 due to Franklin Park construction)Masters Men 8K, Open and Masters Women 6K, Open Men’s 8Kwww.usatfne.org/cross, [email protected]

18 USATF Region I Junior OlympicsEisenhower Park, Long Island, NYQualify from New England Meet November 11www.long-island.usatf.org

18 Little Rhody Runaround8 Miles, Burlingame Park, Charlestown RI 401-596-8612, www.westerlytrackclub.org

22 Wild Turkey TrotMaudsley State Park, Newburyport MAwww.runthecircle.org

23 Gabe’s Run, Hamilton MA

24 Footlocker HS East QualifierVan Cortlandt Park NY Citywww.footlockercc.com

24 Nike HS Cross Nationals Northeast QualifierWappinges Falls NY. www.runnerspace.com/nxn

25 Warrior Run2.8 miles, Larz Anderson Park, Brookline [email protected]

DECEMBER 2012

1 Nike HS Cross NationalsPortland, ORrunnerspace.com/nxn

8 USATF Junior Olympic Nationals Albuquerque, NMwww.usatf.org/events/2012/

8 USATF Fall National XC ChampionshipsLouisville KYNational Club Championship, Open & Masters 10Kmen, 6K womenwww.usatf.org/events/2012/

8 Footlocker HS Finals, Balboa ParkSan Diego CA

TRACK & FIeLD SCHeDULeFor a complete schedule of open, collegiate, and scholastic events, see www.usatfne.org/cross

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11:00 a.m. Masters Men 8K11:50 a.m. Open and Masters Women 6K

12:30 p.m. Open Men 8K

Medals and team and individual prize money

Sponsored by the Boston Athletic AssociationEntry info at www.usatfne.org/cross

Sunday, November 11Freestyle Farm, Amherst MA, 10:00 a.m.

Races in 2-year age groups 2K Sub-Bantam born 2004–2005

3K Bantam born 2002–2003 3K Midget born 2000–20014K Youth born 1998–1999

5K Intermediate born 1996–19975K Young Men/Women born 1994–95

Top 3 teams and individuals in top 25 qualify for Regional meet on November 18

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