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email_content: April 10, 2014 In This Issue FR FridayWomen’s Racing MtgGay
GamesBeginners ClinicLocal RacesBrooklyn PrideBrooklyn RunningMultisportLong RunRace
Report        
Front Runners New York P.O. Box 230087 New York, NY 10023 [email protected]
    Bagelers Please sign up here to help with Saturday bagels -- no
experience is necessary! Questions? Email us!
  April 12: Bageler 1: Jarid G.
Bageler 2: Ekong E.
Board Member: Peter
  April 19: Bageler 1: __________
Bageler 2: __________
Board Member: Brian
  April 26: Bageler 1: __________
Bageler 2: __________
Board Member: _______   Armory Timers
Sign up to time here! FRNY Racing  
Tell us YOUR race at
bit.ly/frnyracing! April 12-16 Riverboat Series 5 Halfs
David Grudzien April 13
Vienna City Marathon
Zander Ross, Richard Ervais Rutgers Half Marathon
Jillian Ternosky, Alison McKenna, Marty Tracy, Mel Gardiner *VCTC Urban Environmental
Challenge
Tim Guscott, Stacey Cooper, Jonathan Jeremias, Bernd Erpenbeck, Chen Liang, German
Lorenzo, Jason Fluegge, Beth Strickland, Dennis Ng, Dave Pitches, Sam Sanders, Dave Lin,
Dan Ferguson April 19
Mustang 50th Half
David Grudzien April 21
Boston Marathon
Steve Waldon, Gabe Benroth, Eddie Valentine, Michael Sanderson, Rich Velazquez, Kelly
Swaim, Kieran O’Mahony, Michelle Mazzara, Richard White, Jeff Werner, Jerry McDonnell,
Tim Guscott, Luke Lombardo, Miles Harter, Dennis Bodden, Ramon Frisneda, Darin Soler
*NBR McCarren Park Track Classic
Gilbert Gaona April 26
Nashville Marathon/Half
Brian Yu Salt Flats 100/50
Luc Berger April 27
NJ Marathon / Half
Dave Lin, Stacey Cooper, Warren Hall, Craig Goodwin, Tim Guscott, Alison McKenna, Connor
Essick, Marcus Woolen, Mike Markowitz, Onesimo Demira, Javie Gomez, Dan Ferguson Big Sur
International Marathon
Kieran O’Mahony Henry’s Hope 10k
Thomas Wu Nike Women’s Half
Gloria Moy May 3
Expedition Everest
Beth Strickland RunAmerica 500 
Jennifer Bougher *Queens Distance Runners Cinqo de Millas
Dan Ferguson, David Fausch, Gilbert Gaona North Face Endurance Challenge
Dave Lin, Daniel Guralnick, Steve Waldon, Dominic Davis, Michael Benjamin, Kurt
Steinhouse, Markus Armbruster, Mel Cantorias May 4
BMO Vancouver Marathon
Miguel Barrios, Andrew Butler Flying Pig Marathon
Jill Crouther Pittsburgh Half Marathon
Michal Kaczmarski Monticello Half IM
Tim Guscott Bassman Triathlon
Gen Watanabe Philly Broad Street Run
Bernd Erpenbeck May 11
Delaware Half
David Grudzien Bill Beauchamp 10k
Gilbert Gaona, Jesus Martinez *HoHa Classic 5M Dennis Ng, Jason Fluegge * = Local Club
Race Eligible for Participation Award THE FRONT RUNNER GRAM The Weekly of Front
Runners New YorkThe Front Runner Gram is published by Front Runners New York, Inc., a
non-profit running and sports organization for lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender
people, and their supporters. Opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the
views of the club, its board or its membership.All materials in this weekly are
copyrighted by Front Runners New York, Inc. 2014
Board Of Directors
Dave Lin, President
Matt Anderson, Men’s VP  Meryl Wimberley, Women’s VP
Matt Kovich, Treasurer
Brian Schroeder, Secretary Peter Macari, Dir. at Large Diane Lowy, Dir. at Large
Beginners Clinic
John Carroll
Jonathan Schneiderman Brooklyn Runs
Mike Grzelecki Megan McDavid 
Brian Schroeder Coaching Team
Mike Keohane, Head Coach Kent Lau, Swim Coach
Gilbert Gaona & Rachel
Roegman, Timing Assistants  Coaching CommitteeRachel Cutler, ChairMatt
AndersonMichael KleinMarty McElhiney Charitable FoundationAndrew CunninghamDiane
LowyRichard TeslerMaarten Vandersman 
Communications
Michelle Mazzara, Chair
Peter Macari
Sandi Roegman
Dave Lin (FR Gram) Diversity Committee
Ekong Ekong (Chair)
Tara Amato
John Fallot
Jesus Martinez
Samecia Sanders Finance Committee
Tara Amato
Jeff Caprio
Matt Kovich Gay Games
Diane Lowy
Matt Kovich
Marty McElhiney Governance Committee
Dave Caraway, Chair
Matt Anderson
Michael McMahon
  
Long Runs
Steve Waldon
  
Membership
Mike Terry, Chair 
John Fallot
Jason Fluegge
Michelle Mazzara
Brian Schroeder Multisport
Matt Frank
Jeff Grossman
Marcus Woollen  
Pride Run
TJ Berardo (Co-Director)Jason Fluegge (Co-Director)
Kerri Fox
Matthew Haas
Jonathan Jeremias
Kent Lau
Mike Markowitz
Sandi Roegman
Jean Simeon
Kurt Steinhouse Race Captains
Stacey Cooper, Chair
Jennifer Bougher
Dan Ferguson
Tim Guscott
Mike Markowitz
Michelle Mazzara
Michael Orzechowski
Jillian Ternosky
  
Scholarships
Matt Kovich
Peter Macari
Meryl Wimberley
  
Social Committee
Kent Lau, Chair
Fernando Aguilar
Tara Amato
Brenton Bellomy
Corey Fitzgerald
Jean Simeon
  
WalkingArgus Galindo
Richard Tesler Wednesday Run
Dave Caraway
Erin Fuchs Gram Submission Guidelines
  To submit a piece for the race report, such as a personal record (PR), first time
at a distance, or other achievement, complete 
this form for the Race Captains. Reports received by 5 PM on Tuesday will
be included in Thursday’s Gram.   
To submit an activity, event or announcement, email Dave. Please note that only
events produced specifically for and by Front Runners will be published. All Gram
announcements are at the Board’s discretion. FRNY Friday at Phoenix - Tomorrow! 
Front Runners’ monthly social will be at Phoenix bar on April 11th at 6:30 pm. Rise
from this Winter’s relentless icy grip and celebrate the arrival of Spring at Phoenix,
one of New York’s classic gay dive bars. Enjoy $3 well drinks and $3 domestic bottled
beers and Phoenix’s legendary jukebox. Phoenix is located at 447 East 13th St. between
Ave. A and 1st Ave. Women’s Racing Meeting - Friday 4/25
  Now that the racing season is underway, we want to invite all of you to join us
to discuss your racing goals for the year. Do you want to run faster or try new
distances? Do you know how you can help the team by running in the NYRR points races? Do
you want to know what a points race is? Are you aware of our Participation Award? It
doesn’t matter what pace you run, we want to know what you want to accomplish so that
FRNY can help you achieve those goals!   The event will be held at the Upper
Refectory at Union Theological Seminary at 3041 Broadway at West 120th Street,
7-9pm.  This event is open to all members.
 
Please RSVP to the Facebook event page  or, if you’re not on Facebook,
email Stacey Cooper directly.
  Register for Gay Games by April 30!
  If you might be attending the Gay Games this summer, please email the FRNY
Gay Games Committee to be added to our Facebook group.
 Register HERE for the Games by April 30th! 
 
If you’re looking to share accommodations, click here.  Full price rooms
are also available here. Detailed information on the official FRNY Gay Games
itinerary can be found on the FRNY Gay Games Page.   FRNY is subsidizing the
trip to encourage attendance and scholarships are available. Check out
the Gay Games website for
additional transportation and accommodation options.
  Questions? Contact the FRNY Gay Games Committee. 
  Beginners Clinic Info Sessions Begin this Saturday!
  Join us this Saturday, April 12th, as the Beginners Clinic participates in the
fun run. As always, we will be meeting at 9:45am at Rutgers Church or at 10am
in the park (W 72nd- just south of the Webster statue). Steve Vizena, our resident
stretching coordinator, will be leading a stretch at the park. Runners of all paces are
welcome!  
We are also very excited to announce the start of our Beginners Clinic informational
series! We have a great line-up of sessions given by our more experienced runners:
4/12 Introduction to FRNY
4/19 Picking the Right Shoes (Including a trip to a shoe store!)
5/3 Nutrition and Running
5/10 Clothing and Gear for All Weather
5/24 "What to do with your legs when you’re not running"
5/31 Racing Tips
6/14 Sports Injuries: Prevention and Recovery
6/21 Long Distance Running
 
Sessions will follow Saturday announcements (around noon) at the church. Please join us
THIS SATURDAY, April 12th, for an introductory session to FRNY and the clinic given by
our very own Dave Pitches and Dave Lin.  Hope to see you all there! Upcoming Local
Races
  If you want to win the Inger-Jo Berger Participation Award, support other local
running clubs, or explore races outside of Central and Prospect Parks (and want to do so
in the company of fellow-FRNY members) join us at these upcoming local club races. At
least one of the race captains will be at each of these races, and will coordinate
transportation and any post-race activities.
Van Cortlandt Track Club Urban Environmental Challenge 10k - Sun 4/13 This
race in Van Cortlandt Park brings 10 kilometers of true trail racing to the city! Age
group winners get Lloyd’s carrot cakes! If you’re interested in traveling with a group,
please email the race captains to let them know so we can plan to meet
at 8:15 am outside Rutgers Church and take public transport.Queens Distance
Runners Cinco de Millas at Forest Park - Sat 5/3 This 5-mile race in Forest
Park, Queens, is organized by one of New York’s newest local clubs: Queens Distance
Runners, which is dedicated to promoting running and racing in Queens. If you’re
interested in traveling with a group, we’ll meet at 8 am outside Rutgers
Church and take public transport. And after the race we’ll go for brunch at one of
Forest Hills’ fine dining establishments.Put your name on the racing sign-in sheet if
you register for any of these races, and email the local racing captains with
questions [email protected]. Brooklyn Pride 5K Registration is open
  Registration is now open for this year’s Brooklyn Pride LGBT 5k
Run, Saturday, June 14 in Prospect Park. FRNY is excited to co-sponsor this
year’s race, which features electronic timing by NYC Runs, tech t-shirts and custom
engraved Brooklyn Pride Run finisher medals for all runners, and prizes for top
finishers. Contact race co-directors Steve Waldon and Dan Ferguson with any
questions. FRNY Goes to Brooklyn!
 
The last coached workout of indoor season is on April 17. This is a great
opportunity to join the Brooklyn fun runs on Tuesday nights until outdoor season begins.
We will also have a special Brooklyn coached workout on April
29th in preparation for the Brooklyn Half. Fun runs meet up on Tuesdays
at 7pm at the 3rd Street entrance of Prospect Park, then we begin the run
at 7:15. We often eat out in Park Slope afterward. The JackRabbit store at 151 7th
Avenue (@ Garfield) offers a bag drop for those who need it.
Email [email protected] if you have any questions.
  Multisport
  
Jersey Shore Triathlon
Our first target race of the season is the Jersey Shore Triathlon! $15 off
registration for FRNY, use code FR-2014. Formerly the NJ Pride Triathlon, they’ve added
an Olympic distance to this race, along with Duathlon, Aquavelo and Relay events. A
great race for first-time triathletes. This will be followed by a backyard brunch and as
much beach time as you’d like.
 
Other FRNY targeted races:
July 12: Coney Island Aquathlon 
Aug 3: New York City Triathlon 
Aug 10: Gay Games 9 Triathlon Monday Night Swims Are Now in
Manhattan!Back-to-basics last week was another great success, and we’re thrilled to see
new faces in the pool each week. We’ve also been working on open water drills in
anticipation of Aquathlon/Triathlon season.  Remember to sign up to swim
(but buy a punch card and read the swim policies first).  Email
our Multisport Committee to be added to the Multisport email list. 
This Week’s Long Run
  This week’s long run is a run through the Palisades starting from Patrick and
Johnny’s Washington Heights apartment (689 Ft. Washington, 5F @ 190th).  9am start,
9-20 miles.  Email Long Run Director Steve Waldon for any questions. RSVP for
Long Runs Here.
  Race Report
  The Race Captains love to celebrate ALL of your accomplishments: PRs, debuts at a
distance and even your I-got-out-of-bed-and-ran-a-race races. To be included in the FR
Gram, please submit your race information to us via Formstack by 5 pm on the Tuesday
after your race. 
  
The second points race of the year, the NYRR Scotland Run 10K, was held this past
Saturday. 126 Front Runners proudly represented their team at this NYC Running Clubs
fueled race. 13% of our teammates ran 70% AG or better; 30% ran 65% AG or better and 48%
ran 60% AG or better. One person ran at sub-6 mile pace, 30 ran at sub-7 mile pace and
65 ran at sub-8 mile pace.  In the overall standings the Open Men placed 10th of 48
teams, Open Women placed 16th of 49 teams.  40+ Men came in 11th place with the 40+
Women in 8th place.  50+ men finished in 8th place and 50+ Women in 18th place.
 The 60+ Men finished in 6th pace.
   
Individuals placing for the team were, Open Men - Gabe Benroth, 36:51 (5:57 pace,
75.42%), Dan Ferguson, 37:19, 1st 10K (6:01 pace, 72.82%), Peter Macari, 37:30, PR (6:03
pace, 71.63%), Connor Essick, 37:42, PR (6:05 pace, 71.59%), and Kurt Steinhouse, 38:20,
1st 10K (6:11 pace, 70.07%).  Open Women - Ruth Loos, 40:06, 2nd overall female
finisher!, 1st in age, PR (6:28 pace, 79.82%), Michelle Mazzara, 46:01, PR, 7th in age
group (7:26 pace, 72.15%), Elke Gasselseder, 48:11 (7:47 pace, 64.34%), Anne Duquette,
49:47 (8:02 pace, 61.75%), and Yaryna Wynar, 51:12 (8:16 pace, 59.65%). 40+ men - Jerry
McDonnell, 38:29 (6:13 pace, 74.40%), Kieran O’Mahoney, 40:04 (6:28 pace, 70.93%), Gen
Watanabe, 41:26 (6:41 pace, 71.23%). 40+ Women - Ruth Loos, Michelle Mazzara, and Faith
Tempest, 56:40 (9:09 pace, 59.59%). 50+ Men - Richard White, 41:42 (6:44 pace, 75.45%),
Gary Coulson, 43:16 (6:59 pace, 70.97%), and Richard Ervais, 43:58 (7:06 pace, 72.16%).
50+ Women - Karin Lundell, 56:57 (9:11 pace, 67.90%) Lenore Beaky, 1:28:48 (14:20 pace,
50.56%) and Ruth Gursky, 1:37:14 (15:41 pace, 40.32%). 60+ Men - Dave Pitches, 46:00,
4th in age (7:26 pace, 78.06%), Mark Mascolini, 48:20 (7:48 pace, 70.94%), and Scott
Emmons, 54:54 (8:52 pace, 65.40%).
    
PR’s and 1st 10K’s were run by Dan Ferguson, Peter Macari, Connor Essick, Kurt
Steinhouse, Ruth Loose, Michelle Mazzara, Ekong Ekong, German Lorenzo, Maarten
Vandersman, Javie Gomez, Andrew Cunningham, Myles Lock,  Gilbert Gaona, and Sam
Sanders.
 
Congrats to our 126 teammates for representing our team so well and to our teammates who
cheered us on the course.  The next points race is the Brooklyn Half Marathon on
May 17th.
 
   
 
The next day, Sunday, 47 Front Runners, many running their second race of the weekend,
ran the NYRR Run for the Parks 4M.  Richard White was the first FRNY male to cross
the finish line in 26:08 placing 8th in his age group for a 6:32 pace and 75.55 AG%.
 His 50+ teammate, Gary Coulson was the other Front Runner to run an AG % at 70% or
better in a time of 27:13 (6:49 pace, 70.80% AG). Richard and Gary placed 1st and 2nd
for the 50+ Men’s Team on Saturday.  The first FRNY Woman to cross the finish line
was Elke Gasselseder in 29:52 for a 7:28 pace and 65.83 AG%. She was followed by her
teammate, Anne Duquette in 31:31 for 7:55 pace and 61.54 AG%.  Both Elke and Anne
scored for the Open Women at Saturday’s points race.  Ekong Ekong ran his 2nd PR of
the weekend with a time of 26:56 (6:44 pace, 67.22 AG%). Teammates who ran both of these
races include Richard White, Ekong Ekong, Brian Gusatvson, Gary Coulson, Brenton
Bellamy, Michael Benjamin, Richard Ervais, Jacob Rothschild, Edward Kennelly, Elke
Gasselseder, Michael Markowitz, Zander Ross, Anne Duquette, Diane Lowy, Sam LaFata and
Ruth Gursky.
 
Also on Sunday, more than 20 Front Runners traveled down to our Nation’s Capital to run
the DC Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Run.  These include Jill Crouther,
1:27:36, Leah Serinsky, 1:28:37, Chen Liang, 1:32:54 PR, Katrina Amaro, 1:34:16, Elspeth
Greene, 1:41:14, Tara Amato, 1:43 PR, Maria Woehr, 1:44:46, Sara Ray, 1:48:03, Mickey
Heller, 2:10:20, Megan McDavid, 2:16:25, Beth Strickland, 2:18:17, Thomas Hammer, 54:18,
Eddie Valentine, 55:30, Michael Sanderson, 1:04:26, Dennis Ng, 1:06:48 PR, Javie Gomez,
1:09:08, Brendan McLellan, 1:10:50, Jason Fluegge, 1:32:26, Jonathan Jeremias, 1:41:16,
and Ethan Fusaris, 2:40:22.   Javie, Brendan, Jason and Jonathan also ran the
Scotland Run the day before. Bernd Erpenbeck and TJ Jones were in town to cheer the team
and take photos.
 
   
 
After running the Scotland Run 10K on Saturday, Jennifer Bougher and David White ran
another 10K on Sunday, the Essex County (Newark) Cherry Blossom 10K.  Jennifer ran
a PR in 50:11, 8:04 pace and 10th in age group. David ran a PR in 46:01.
 
Tim Guscott ran the Scotland 10K on Saturday and then on Sunday traveled upstate to run
the Rockland Road Runners Hook Mountain Half Marathon.  Tim ran this race at his
Boston goal pace in a time of 1:45:17, his 3rd half marathon in 5 weeks plus the
Wurtsboro 18K on 3/29.  
David Grudzien continued his weekly half marathon racing schedule by running the
Hollywood Half Marathon in 2:36:02.
 
Phil Wahba ran his first St. Louis Marathon in 3:56:38
 
And finally, a shout out to the guys who went up to Bear Mountain on Sunday morning to
get in a trail long run, Steve Waldon, Gilbert Gaona, Dave Lin, Luc Berger, Kurt
Steinhouse, Markus Armbruster, Dave Pitches and Mel Cantorias.
 
 
 
Go FRNY!  Go Team!  Photos courtesy of Ben Ko (Elke/Ed/Mark, Kurt, Brenton);
Chen Liang (women @ Cherry Blossom); Sam Lafata (Andrew + group; Jarrid/Kim, Les/Diane);
Jason Fluegge; David Fausch; Gilbert Gaona (w/ Jesus); Javie Gomez (FRNY Men;
w/Brendan+Dennis); Elspeth Greene (w/ Maria); Dave Lin (Long Run @ Bear Mountain); Da
Ping Luo (Marcus).