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The Wingfoot
Express
December 2005
Newsletter of the Greater Boston Track Club
www.gbtc.org
“New England’s National Representative”
better transitions. The finish had been moved across
an open field, closer to the crack of gunshot heard
By Kit Wells
from a nearby municipal firing range. As the
Weeks earlier than in previous years, the 2005 previewing half of the squad dined at the hip Pane
edition of USATF’s National Club Cross Country Vino, accompanied by Carol Geddes (now living in
Championships delivered a wintry wallop to our Baltimore) and Katie Wasilenko and her Impalas (of
GBTC harriers in Rochester, NY. G.V.H., the hosting sunny California), the running-blind half drove west
club, had impressed us last year with their excellent on the New York Thruway to arrive around midnight.
invitational on the 2K-loop-course at Genesee Valley
In the master’s race, Bruce Davie ran to 38th
Park. This year they were promoting the place in a performance that was superior to his already
championship as a
solid 10K at Franklin
seven course meal:
Park. Coach Tom
chilled appetizers of
blew
kisses
and
two community races,
signed books en route
then a warmed buffet
to his 5th place finish
of masters then open
in his division, five
races, of women’s and
minutes post-Bruce.
men’s tastes. Dessert
Next, Maegan
was to be served hot,
Chaggaris found her
with drinks, at night
legs were completely
in the ballroom of the
recovered from the
Mike Pieck (L) fending off the B.A.A. and leading the club in the men’s 10K open
Rochester’s Clarion championship race.; Meagan Chaggaris and Laura Hayden (R) in the first kilometer of the race in Chicago and
Riverside, to the tune women’s 6K open championship race.
ran aggressively to
finish
56th in a field of
of a ten piece party band.
GBTC Men
GBTC Women
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203, bringing team-mates
With whetted appetites,
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Laura Hayden and Sloan
twelve men and nine 1998 Orlando, FL
1999
Long Beach, CA
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women endured the seven 2000 Boston, MA
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ride.
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out
hour drive from Boston to 2001 Mobile, AL
2002
Greensboro,
NC
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GBTC’s top five (in a
challenge the very best
2003
Rocklin, CA
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total span of a mere 44
clubs in the country.
2004
Portland, OR
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seconds), were Emily
Only half of the our 2005 Rochester, NY
Raymond and Amanda
squad could preview the NT: Incomplete team; Teams: complete teams finishing, not just contesting.
mostly-turf course, which had firmed up due to snow Labelle. In one of the largest, most competitive
flurries and freezing overnight temperatures. What women’s open fields of the last eight years, GBTC’s
they found favored fast, tactical running. The wet women raced and placed near their all time best at
lowlands beside a stream were not too slick, the turns 16th out of 20 finishing teams.
at the bottom of the hills had been mellowed out for
Feast In the East
GBTC’s Mike Pieck finished in an impressive
31:55 for 63rd out of 309 runners in the men’s open
race, on a course where only the top two men broke
30 minutes for 10K. Following Mike were two sons
on Maryland, Sam Blasiak and Kit Wells, who raced
through the halfway point nearly lock-step and then
challenged for positions in the second half, finishing
158th and 176th (that’s 18 places in 14 seconds.)
Ryan Aschbrenner gutted it out, racing despite
stomach illness and hamstring agony that curtailed his
sharpening for this championship, for 210th place,
about a minute behind Sam. Rounding out our top five
and transcending himself was Jeff Doyon, in his
second post-collegiate cross country race ever. Jeff
passed five other GBTC men after the halfway mark
to finish in 34:39, securing the club’s berth as 24th of
37 finishing teams, arguably the best finish for
GBTC’s men since this event was hosted in Boston
back in 2000.
At Club Nationals, reuniting is always as
important a theme as the racing. Alumnus Jim
Reardon, now in Wisconsin and, until recently,
coaching our Ryan Aschbrenner, was present to race
and crack jokes. So too was Tom Cotner, who ran for
the club in its first decade of existence and now
coaches athletes racing for Club Northwest out in
Seattle. Our friends in Chicago at Universal Sole,
including running journalist Jeremy Borling, were as
successful on the dance floor as on the race course.
Which brings us to dessert. With the rest of the
team opting to drive back to Boston on Saturday night
and eat their dessert a la mode at Cracker Barrel, I
remained stranded in Rochester with 23 tickets to the
post-race party, each of which were good for
admission and one (1) complimentary beer. With this
embarrassment of riches, and an ingenious recycling
program, potential trash was turned to treasure and
new friendships were forged between GBTC, my
Oberlin College teammates Colin Fishwick and John
Rogers, CNW, Team XO, GVH, and the Impalas. We
danced until the cover band begged us to let them go
home and recuperate after playing five hours nonstop.
It is the growing fraternity felt between and
within clubs that makes this Fall Cross Country Club
Championships so special and unique among
USATF’s championships. On the behalf of everyone
who took the opportunity to run out in Rochester, I’d
like to thank GBTC for providing the financial
sponsorship, and Coach Tom the mental coordination,
to help make it all possible.
Mayor’s Cup 2005 Recap
By Coach Tom Derderian
GBTC sprinters joined GBTC masters in the muddy slog. In return the sprinters expect the distance
runners to enter a 4x100 relay team in a track meet.
The GBTC men's team placed 11th out of 18 teams from NY, Carolina, and Philadelphia. Ryan
Aschbrenner led the team through the muddy course and finished splattered but unbowed. All our runners ran in
the thick of this exclusive race (runners slower than six minutes per mile are discouraged from participating.)
and since the night-long rain had stopped they finished adorned with drying muck. Brad Kozel ran his lifetime
best race. Notice how close Ted, Kit, Bruce, and Jason finished.
Laura Hayden led the GBTC women amuck to 5th place among 11 teams in the 16th Annual Mayor's Cup
Presented by the B.A.A. and adidas Women's Championship today. Quickly three other GBTC women
followed. All the women ran terrific races.
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“Holiday Party”
PO Box 183, Back Bay Annex
Boston, MA 02117-0183 USA
Board of Directors (2005-2006)
Bruce Davie, President, 978 936-1292, [email protected]
Josh Seeherman, Vice President, 617 718-2123, [email protected]
Jenny Thomas, Clerk, 650 504-4201, [email protected]
Jim O'Brien, Treasurer, 617 441-1548, [email protected]
Ken Agabian, 617 262-3013, [email protected]
Dan Conti, [email protected]
Jane Cullina, [email protected]
Katie Fobert, [email protected]
Brad Kozel, 617 254-9186, [email protected]
Gary Snyder, 617 536-6797, [email protected]
Coaches
Tom Derderian, 617 846-2902, [email protected]
Dave Callum, 617 501-1312, [email protected]
Race directors
GBTC Invitational: Jim O'Brien
Topsfield Cross-Country Festival: Tom Derderian
Vital functions
Webmaster: Mark Tuttle, [email protected]
Photo Editor: Jane Cullina, [email protected]
Membership director: Christy Bonstelle, [email protected]
Newsletter editor: Kit Wells, 617 429-9198, [email protected]
Merchandiser: Josh Seeherman
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of directors elected each year by the general membership. Our creed, as
stated in our bylaws, is: “The Greater Boston Track Club provides a
friendly, competitive, team-oriented environment to those who compete
at the national, regional, and local levels. Financial support may be
provided to teams and individuals to compete at major events. The club
promotes events in track and field, road racing, trail running, and crosscountry. A structured training program is provided in the form of team
practices under the guidance of experienced coaches.”
GBTC is registered as USATF-NE club # 016.
December 2005
The annual GBTC Festive Winter Event
Formerly Known As The Holiday Party
(FWEFKATHP) will be held at 7pm on Saturday,
January 7th at the Muddy Charles pub on the MIT
campus. Amidst the general chaos of club socializing,
the party will include:
1. Free food provided by the club
2. Awards to the winners of the road racing Grand
Prix series across age and gender divisions
3. Distribution of waivers for the Boston Marathon
4. A great chance to socialize with your team-mates
Boston Marathon Waivers
We have once again received waivers from the
B.A.A. to allow some of our members to run in their
little Patriots Day race without having met the
qualifying standards. The qualifying times are at
http://baa.org/BostonMarathon/Qualifying.asp. Most
club members can (and should) get a qualifying time you get a much better starting position. But, if you
cannot qualify and would like to be considered for one
of the waivers, please drop Bruce Davie an email at
[email protected], ASAP. Please note that these
waivers do NOT reduce the entry fee (about $100).
We will give out the waivers on January 7th at
the FWEFKATHP. So make sure Bruce hears from
you before then. (You can still get one if you miss the
FWEFKATHP, but you need to email Bruce Davie
before then, anyway.)
In the event that the number of requests for
waivers exceeds the number that we were given (9),
we will give preference to those who have contributed
to the club in the past year, e.g. by volunteering at
races and so on.
Club Sponsorship: Shoes
Loco, a small up-and-coming shoe company, is
offering a 10% discount to club members for online
orders.
These
shoes
typically retail for $65 to
$80. Look into purchasing
them at locorunning.com.
We do appreciate the contributions that Loco has
already made to many of the club’s past activities,
particularly the Topsfield Cross-Country Festival.
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Running With After the Buffaloes
By Michelle Lang
Whether it was the unmatched beauty of the Flatirons, the twiggy figure of Alan Culpepper running the
exact same route or the trail sign warning of mountain lion activity, I was inspired on my first day of running in
Boulder. To feel as fleet as a Buffalo—and I don’t mean the hairy (and tasty) bovine. The second day was a
similar story, but this time I meandered the back roads that traced the open space parks for a long 15-miler.
That’s the image I want to preserve of my high-altitude training.
Here’s the reality:
• Day 3: The relatively flat 6-mile loop around Boulder Reservoir has me wondering if I had
imagined running with that Greater Boston Track Club for the last five years.
• Day 4: John Blouin leads me on a 7-mile loop around Walker Ranch, apparently a mountain
biking Mecca. After stopping every mile and sneaking in a few walks uphill, I realize that I am
prime bait for the mountain lions that inhabit the area. And I don’t care.
• Day 5: John goes for variety on this route. No mountain lions, just high advisory warnings
about bears. By the time we’re forced off-trail to avoid a cattle herd on-trail, I’m ready to give up
the benefits of high-altitude training on the basis of damage to my quads, lungs and ego.
Jack Daniels’ Running Formula says, “Somewhere around the third to fifth day at altitude, newcomers
feel their worst.” True, those were the lowest points of my so-called running out here. The weeks that followed
though still never left me with that Tuesday night high back on the Harvard University track.
Instead the following weeks involved training runs that went something like this:
• A 20-mile loop cut short at mile 7 because of severe dehydration—seriously contemplate
trespassing to sip from a neighbor’s sprinkler.
• A miscalculated 7-mile run keeps me moving for 2.5 hours.
• More runs than I care to admit end with dizzy spells and seated recoveries.
I mention these initial trials only to make my subsequent points seem that much more appealing.
In the short time I’ve been training out West, I’ve concluded that it’s much more than elevation that
separates my training experience here from that in Boston. The stopwatch works part-time now. Mile splits take
a backseat to gut feeling. Workouts happen on impulse—choosing the hillier route or throwing in some pickups during a hum-drum run. It’s unnerving to reinvent a training program I’ve invested in for the last several
years. My stock feels like it’s plunging without the trusty minutes to reassure me of my progress.
The flipside, of course, is that this new setting presents new memories and new challenges, especially
when I think how irresponsible it would be not to take advantage of the training factory here. The weeks
following my low training points went something like this:
• A 20-mile loop (the same one I previously cut short) leads me on the same route as Lorna
Kiplagat; I shake her hand after we finish, er, after she blows by me.
• Along a short, flat trail after the Chicago Marathon, I revel in, dare I say, the joy of “jogging.”
• A cross-country race against the University of Colorado lets me see a first-rate program in
action … and I get to run with the Buffaloes.
I’m quickly replacing my old training routes on Commonwealth Ave. with morning runs around the CU
cross-country trails. Hills take the place of the track. Only thing missing is the post-workout burrito dinners
with teammates, the long run on Sunday mornings with familiar faces, and the occasional party where talk
focuses on Nike midsoles and mile stats of local runners.
No, Boulder ain’t no Boston. Neither for enthusiasm, nor participation, nor Armenian coaching
expertise, nor analysts of running news, nor fans of each other’s accomplishments.
And running after the Buffaloes doesn’t compare to running with the GBTC.
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Course Records, Grand Prix from the Cape
By Kit Wells
On the eve of the 2005 Cape Cod Marathon, snow squalls and
hurricane force winds did not deter GBTC’s Lucas Woodward from
mapping out his seventh and final race within the Grand Prix. The next
morning was warmer, dry, with clear skies. And for his determination,
Lucas was handsomely rewarded: a massive PR of 2:42:25, 12th place
overall, two USATF-NE Grand Prix Points, and leading GBTC’s men
to a 5th place team finish. Following a meteoric marathon progression
in 2005 (Hyannis, 3:03:45; Boston, 2:55:19), Lucas proved there is life
to running after college; he was the only GBTC open man to earn the
Ironrunner jacket this year. Lucas is a force to be reckoned with.
Accompanying Lucas in the team score were Sarad Tomlinson
(2:49:20) and Sam Blasiak (2:50:13), both trying to run as
conservatively as possible without interrupting their pending indoor
track campaigns. Sarad’s race secured his berth as the intra-club Grand
Prix champion for 2005. Brodie Miles followed dehydrated in 2:56:50.
Exactly three women started and therefore had to finish the
women’s open race in order to score in the Grand Prix. Lead by Kristy Lucas Woodward, racing a 10 miler just after setting
Gould (2:59:38), who smartly ran negative splits on the hill course, his third consecutive marathon PR in 2005.
Jenny Thomas (3:16:47) and Sarah Haines (3:33:13) combined their
times to finish 4th for the teams.
The men’s masters and seniors paralleled one another, as Brian Hare (3:00:08), Bruce Bond (3:02:48),
and Joel Bargmann (3:10:18) secured 4th for the masters, and swapped Brian for Tom Whitney (4:21:06) to nab
4th in the seniors. Joel Bargmann and Ken Agabian (3:15:35) scored the only other Ironrunner jackets of 2005.
GBTC also took the men’s and women’s titles in the Dunkin’ Donuts Relay, honoring former teammate
and a former Falmouth High School track and cross country star Margaret Bradley, who died in a training run
last year. Both teams were hosted overnight by Margaret’s parents. The men’s team, the GBTC Margaret
Bradley Fisherman of Foxboro, MA, clocked a 2:24:43 (breaking a relay course record that was set in 2000),
while the women’s team, the GBTC Margaret Bradley Fish of Cambridge, MA finished in 2:47:00.
One day at Harvard …
By Coaches Tom Derderian and Dave Callum
Some very cool stuff happened on Saturday, December 10th, at the Gordon Indoor Track at Harvard.
Emily Raymond won the 5 km as she, Sloan Siegrist and Laura Hayden dominated the field. It was very
cool to see Emily in last place for the first lap and first place for the last lap. There may be photos by me using
Emily's camera appearing on the web page soon. Emily's aim is at the Boston Marathon in April.
Joe Otto ran a 4:30 mile and a 50.9 leg in the relay to help Dave Cahill, Francis Shen and Andy Colon
take 4th for the GBTC team in 3:26.28. Joe is just finishing the distance phase of his training that included
cross-country and a 10 mile road race. When he is sharp in February we may see some fast times.
Rebekah Conway, for the second weekend in a row, rewrote the women's weight throw club record
(2001, 11.70m) with her 12.68m heave for 7th place (out of 27), improving by over 2 feet from last week.
Bruce Davie shows off his wheels, turning out consistent laps and a great kick in the mile in 4:44.57 for
25th out of about 42 kids half his age! Sam Blasiak improves in both the mile (personal best of 4:32) and 800
(double). Shen and Cahill run well in their opening 500, both in 1:06 for5th and 6th. And GBTC continues its
hurdling dominance with three in the finals (LeMaire (3), Shen (4), Conti(7)).
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Indoor Track Entries
By Coach Dave Callum
This is for those of you looking for a heads up on the upcoming indoor track season. Most of these
meets, except for the BU All Comers, require advanced entry, so please keep this in mind when preparing to
enter a meet through me. Some meets will have limited entry, while others may have specific standards or strict
invitations. Most on this list (see the following “Indoor Track Schedule”) are open.
I will send out reminders and specific meet information as dates approach, but don't leave your entry to
the last possible minute. With my new house poor checking account, I will not be able to advance entry fees for
people as I have in the past.
Advanced payment is encouraged. You can make a meet entry deposit for the season, each entry will be
subtracted from your deposit, a remaining balance can be applied to the outdoor season or returned at your
request.
Nice Threads!
The merchandize bonanza is on, and merchandiser Josh Seeherman is ready. Just in time for a long, cold
Winter, the GBTC store now has a supply of track suit jackets for sale. These are the red jackets with the GBTC
logo on the front upper left and Greater Boston Track Club on the back.. You can also buy GBTC t-shirts (either
the red long-sleeved shirt, or the highly collectible, never sold to the public "2005 Snowstorm Invitational"
version) as well as racing singlets and bras.
See http://gbtc.org/store/ for details. You can now use PayPal and your credit card to purchase these
items, which will then be delivered to the track. Help Josh help you help the club by placing your orders today.
And don't forget that whenever you want to shop at Amazon or RoadRunner, you can get there from the
above link and help GBTC earn a commission on your purchases.
Membership Report
As of December 1, GBTC has 199 current members, including 4 lifetime members, 12 sponsored
athletes, and 8 social members. New or returning to GBTC this fall are:
September 2005: William Feldman and Brian Beaulieu.
October 2005: Joseph Otto, Jason Dunklee, Elizabeth Sherlock, Darrell Croft, Robert Espinosa
and Eric Tucker.
November 2005: Michael Kaye, Miyun Kim, Bill Boykin-Morris, Muhammed Carew, Rebekah
Conway, Melissa Cunningham, Jennifer Hawkes, Jerome Mauris, Paul Murphy, Bree Tse and
Christopher Stager.
Of course, there can never be too many athletes wearing red and black -- all current members are
strongly encouraged to recruit new members to join GBTC. Please feel free to use the full color brochure,
available on the website, to help spread the love. Payments for membership dues can now be made online.
Finally, a reminder about membership renewals for 2006. Over the last year, we've converted from a
"rolling" annual membership to a calendar year membership. This means that your membership is either up in
December 2005, or is good through December 2006. This will make life a lot easier for the crack team of expert
elves who spend their time managing the constantly changing list of almost 200 members. Hopefully, it will
also make it easier for you to predict when the GBTC bill is coming. If your membership expires this
December, you'll receive a nice email letting you know.
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Trial of Miles: Lanning v. SEPTA and the Use of Distance Running
Ability to Screen Job Applicants
By Josh “eSquires” Sohn
The Civil Rights Act of 1991 1 prohibits employers from discriminating against job applicants because of
the applicants’ race, color, religion, sex or national origin. Under the statute, there are two ways that a job
applicant can win a discrimination lawsuit. The most basic way is if the applicant proves, through direct or
circumstantial evidence, that the employer intentionally refused to hire her because of her race, religion, sex,
etc.
But there is second way that an applicant can win a discrimination lawsuit. Under the “disparate impact”
theory of liability, a job applicant can win a discrimination lawsuit if she shows that the employer makes its
hiring decisions by using a criterion that disproportionately screens out people of a particular racial, gender,
religious or other protected group. The applicant does not need to show that the employer had any intention of
discriminating against a protected class of people—only that the hiring criterion had the effect of
disproportionately harming a protected class of people. Once the applicant makes this showing, the employer
must convince the court that the challenged hiring criterion is “consistent with business necessity,” meaning that
it is necessary to the effective functioning of the business 2.
A key battleground for “disparate impact” litigation has been employers’ use of physical fitness tests—
particularly distance running tests—to screen out job applicants. These tests could be expected to
disproportionately harm female job applicants, since women, on average, cannot run as fast as men 3. If a female
job applicant is denied a position because she failed a running test, she satisfies her first step towards winning a
discrimination lawsuit merely by showing that the running test disproportionately weeds out female applicants
rather than male applicants. Once she satisfies this burden, the employer must show that the running test is
“consistent with business necessity.”
As one might expect, the employers who utilize running tests are generally involved in firefighting,
policing, search and rescue, and other professions where physical speed is considered important to job
performance. But that begs the question—just how important is speed to these jobs? Is it necessary enough to be
considered “business necessity” for purposes of the Civil Rights statute?
A recent case—Lanning v. SEPTA 4—sought to answer this question. In Lanning, the Southeastern
Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) instituted a requirement that applicants for the job of transit
police officer must run 1.5 miles in less than 12 minutes. A group of female job applicants failed the test and
sued, arguing that the requirement disproportionately harmed female applicants and was not consistent with
business necessity.
The Third Circuit Court of Appeals rejected their claims. The court readily acknowledged that female
job applicants were disproportionately harmed under the test, but it held that the test was consistent with
business necessity and thus allowable. The court particularly noted that an important feature of SEPTA officer
duties was responding to calls for “officer assistance,” which involved running an average of five to eight city
blocks as quickly as possible. 5. The court found that the 1.5 mile run test was closely linked to an officer’s
ability to respond to calls for assistance quickly and still be strong enough to assist fellow officers at the scene.
The court’s conclusion seems indisputably correct. But this case is particularly noteworthy for the
court’s heavy reliance on VO2 max studies. SEPTA had produced studies showing that there was a significant
correlation between officers’ VO2 max and the number of arrests that the officer made 6. Moreover, 96% of
officer commendations in recent years had come from officers with a VO2 max of over 42 mL/kg./min 7. (To
come up with these studies, SEPTA had performed laboratory VO2 max tests on all its current officers, and then
correlated those officers’ VO2 max numbers with their arrest rates and commendation rates). Based on this data,
the court reasoned that VO2 max was highly correlated with the ability to be a good officer, and therefore the
1.5 mile running test was acceptable under the rubric of “business necessity.”
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However, there was one crucial step missing from the court’s analysis. SEPTA’s studies had shown that
VO2 max was closely linked with job performance, but the court did not critically evaluate how closely a 1.5
mile time trial was correlated to VO2 max. In order to complete the causal chain from 1.5 mile run to job
performance, the court rightfully should have included this step in its reasoning.
Now, in the Lanning case itself, the court’s incomplete reasoning might be considered “harmless error.”
After all, VO2 max is very highly correlated with a maximal 1.5 mile running effort, and the court would easily
have come to this conclusion had it seriously studied the issue.
However, other employers should be wary of using Lanning as a blueprint for how to defend their
running tests from legal challenge. In particular, they should be very wary of defending their running tests by
subjecting current employees to VO2 max tests and then correlating VO2 max with job performance. Any
employer who defends its running tests in this fashion opens itself up to the counterargument that, while VO2
max may be linked to job performance, the particular running test under challenge isn’t closely enough linked to
VO2 max.
For example, in time trials significantly shorter than a mile, VO2 max becomes less important to
performance and the runner’s anaerobic systems become more important. Similarly, in time trials over 2 miles,
VO2 max often takes a backseat to a runner’s lactate threshold and mitochondrial efficiency. Thus, employers
who utilize relatively shorter or longer time trials might not be able to defend their tests in the same manner as
the Lanning employer 8. They may instead have to directly correlate running test performance to job
performance, without relying on the proxy measure of VO2 max.
1
105 Stat. 1071 (1992). It bears mentioning that the Civil Rights Act of 1991 is simply a revised version of the landmark Civil Rights
Act of 1964, which initially prohibited employers from discriminating against job applicants.
2
See Civil Rights Act of 1991, 42 U.S.C. §2000e-2.
3
By way of illustration, the men’s world record in the 1500 meters is 3:26.00, set by Hicham El Guerrouj, while the women’s record
is 3:50.46, set by Yungxia Qu. The trend holds for longer distances—the men’s marathon record stands at 2:04:55, while the women’s
record is 2:15:25.
4
308 F.3d 286 (3rd Cir. 2002). The case was originally heard three years earlier, but was re-heard in 2002 after a remand to the district
court for additional fact-finding. See Lanning v. SEPTA, 181 F.3d. 478 (3rd Cir. 1999) (hereinafter Lanning I)
5
Lanning I at 495.
6
Id.
7
Id.
8
Admittedly, there will probably be a direct correlation between VO2 max and performance on a running test of almost any length.
But for purposes of civil liability, courts closely scrutinize whether a challenged practice really can be considered a “business
necessity.” Therefore, the correlation between performance on the running test and VO2 max probably must be very tight, not just
statistically significant, in order to meet this threshold of judicial review.
In Their Own Words: New Members of the BOD
Jane Cullina – “After only one year of competing for it, this team has won a prize almost as coveted as
the title of combined team champion at Club Nationals ... my unwavering gratitude and allegiance. Who knew
post-collegiate track even existed for DIII runners? Ah, but GBTC proves it does - club track exists for newbies,
All-Americans, college students, runners with thirty years of racing under their belts and everyone in between.
And, an even more impressive distinction lies in the fact that Greater Boston provides coaching for marathoners
and high hurdlers, cross-country mavens and -- the cream of the crop -- middle distancers.
“Although I may have just revealed my long-held-secret bias towards those choosing to train for the
half-mile and its surrounding events, what drew me to Greater Boston in the first place was its competitive
breadth, which segues nicely into my two main qualifications for being elected a member of the Board. 1) I am
female, an underrepresented group among board members, though not among team members, and 2) I can offer
the perspective of a Callum groupie, thus allowing the board to reflect the breadth seen in the organization as a
whole.
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“I would like to be a member of the GBTC Board for three main reasons. First, to fulfill the cliché and
"give back" - the devotion of our coaches and enthusiasm of our teammates is what makes this club such a joy
to run for; I would like to express my gratitude through an increased involvement in the workings of the club.
Second, I like helping to organize things, a part of the board members' duties. And third, I'd like to expand my
GBTC circle, and slowly brainwash the distance runners on the board into realizing that the 800 is indeed the
most wonderful of all running events and should be the sole focus of the club ... or perhaps just be a voice for
the "Callum Group" amidst the distance crowd. Thanks.”
Jenny Thomas – “In order for the club to grow and improve, its members must be active and involved
in the club in more than a strictly running sense. I think it is important to give back to the club and to the greater
community in some way what one has gained from it; the board is one avenue in which to do so. I have
observed that GBTC's board is proactive and forward-moving and would like to contribute to its progress, if
possible. I'm also interested in promoting sports, particularly running, and encouraging others, especially
youths, to be more active and lead healthier lifestyles. I feel that I can do both while serving on the board and,
hopefully, encourage others to do the same in the process.”
Dan Conti – “I’ve been with the club since March of 2005. You may know me from such events as the
high hurdles, the pole vault, and Jane’s Birthday Party ‘05. I came on last spring to fill a position for the shuttle
hurdle team going to the Penn-Relays. Needless to say, I fell in love with the team, and have been an active
member ever since.
“When I first started track, I really couldn't figure out what event I wanted to focus in, so I practiced as
many as I could. Then, one day, my high school coach told about this special event called the decathlon. Since
then, the multi-events have been my thing. When I’m not doing every event on the track, I try to focus on the
pole vault and the hurdles.
“I attended the College of the Holy Cross, in Worcester, MA. As a collegiate athlete I was a top finisher
in the Patriot League and New England Championships in various events each year. I also place in the top 8 in
the IC4A decathlon from 2000 to 2003. I was named Patriot League Scholar Athlete of the Year and an NCAA
Academic All-American in 2002 and 2003.
“In real life, I’m a programmer at Mad Doc Software, an area computer game company. I have a degree
in math from Holy Cross and a MS in computer science from Tufts. When I’m not on the track I also like to
bowl, whitewater kayak, and snowboard.”
Book Report: Speed With Endurance by Coach Bill Squires
Legendary GBTC Coach Bill Squires and Boston University Coach Bruce Lehane have teamed up to
present a new book, Speed With Endurance.
Of Coach Squires, the late Arthur Lydiard once said: "Once Americans ruled the world of marathoning.
That's when Bill Squires was coaching a group of runners in the Boston area. His group was what the Kenyans
are today - totally dominating races around the country. Coach Squires is undoubtedly one of the greatest
marathon coaches the US has ever seen and indeed one of the best in the world. I am glad to see that he has
made his know-how available now in this book. I fully endorse his work and hope this would help revive the
American distance running for many years to come." November 2004, Boston, MA.
Key Features of Speed With Endurance include:
1. Gradated Schedules: Theories about running may be great - but what are the right workouts, coach?
This book provides exact workouts on a day by day basis which you can use according to your stage of
development. Progression and recovery are built into the workouts.
2. Systematic Training: You need an overall plan of development that will take you through not just a
week or a month of work, but full years. Training and racing needs to be coordinated in patterns that build upon
one another in harmony with your capacity to benefit from work done.
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3. Guided Training Diary: This book is done in a diary format which allows you to compare the
workout that you do on the same page as the prescribed workout. Inbuilt feature of Energy Index provides
objective feedback that helps you to analyze how well you are handling work, monitoring recovery and
progress.
4. Alpha Base: The first step in the conditioning process - frequently ignored, often under used, but
indispensable for long term success and well being. Often times, ignoring this fundamental step will undermine
the athlete's best efforts and lead to frustration, confusion, and failure.
5. S.W.E.P.: The tried and true training regime that
creates speed with endurance, making possible high
achievement on the roads, on the track, in cross country, and in
the marathon.
6. Specialized Race Training: To run your best at a
specific distance, you need to tailor training to the special
demands of the race distance, whether that is a mile, 5k, 10k,
cross country, or marathon. In each instance detailed workouts,
gradated to ability, are laid out to be used in pursuit of your
best.
7. Movement within movement: How to benefit more
from your weekly long run and how to make that long run seem
to go by faster. One of the keys to racing success is to practice
the skill of surges during stages of long runs. This program
guides you along as far as how many to do, when to do them,
and how long to go for.
8. Hill Training: Hills play an important role in
development. Many athletes think that running over a hilly
course is all they need do. They don't understand that hills can
make major improvements to a runner's skills. Let Squires and
Lehane show you how to incorporate hill training to get the
most out of it.
9. Simulators: Learn how to run workouts that gear you for the precise demands of your most important
race. Whether for the marathon, cross country, or track races, the simulators provide the finishing touch in pre
race preparation.
10. Strength and Flexibility Exercises: Improving your general physique not only improves your
general appearance, if done correctly, it increases speed and helps protect against injury. This book shows a
spectrum of strength and flexibility exercises specially tailored for middle and long distance runners.
If you want to upgrade your training and racing scheme to a proven system that yields results on race
day, then Speed With Endurance will show you how. Whether you are currently at the front of the pack or not,
this book promises that you will see improvement! Order now from www.speedwithendurance.com.
Tattoo You
Get your Limited Edition GBTC club tattoos from Bruce Davie trackside
during practice or at indoor track meets. One size fits all. Great for all club supported
disciplines including sprints, throws, jumps, steeple, hurdles, relays, and distance
events. Easy application, long lasting (although temporary), nontoxic, USADAapproved, and very, very fashionable.
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Journal Entry: The Magic Mountain 5 Mile
By Josh Seeherman
Last year on November 14th, I went out to Leominster to run the 3rd Annual Magic Mountain 5 mile
race, which was run in honor of local resident Tim Loughlin, who passed away in a motorcycle accident in
2002. The revenues go to two college scholarships in Tim’s name, each worth $1000. I had signed up for the
Brooklyn (NY) Turkey Trot 5 mile race on Thanksgiving and figured that I should run one beforehand or the
Turkey Trot would be only the 2nd 5 miler of my life.
This was an old-fashioned small time race. The North Medford Club volunteered to time and place mile
markers on the course, and there was no police control as it was run in the rural hills of Leominster and Sterling.
The Leominster Sportsmen Club was used as the registration and post-race hall. The race consisted of about 40
folks or so, some who were friends of Mr. Loughlin, some just in the area, and me – the loner from “back east.”
The friendly woman who took my registration was astonished I had driven from Somerville – hey I was just
looking for a race and it was a dead weekend for some reason. I was wary of a few older folks sporting CMS
gloves, but figured maybe finishing within the top 5 was possible for me in this small event.
The race started with some rolling hills and then a dramatic drop past the 1st mile marker. Two high
school kids wearing waffle shoes bolted out in front while I hung back with a crafty old-timer who you could
tell knew what he was doing. This guy was wearing a yellow top (with, uh oh, CMS gloves) and shorts in 39
degree weather with 4 inches of snow on the ground. As we past the 1st mile, myself still in 4th place, my
watch read 5:43 (eeeooowww !), which was about the same pace I ran in my 5K PR, although there was a
significant downhill. This pretty much ended my hope of trying to conserve any energy for the longer 5 mile
distance.
In mile two the CMS dude and I slowly caught the 2nd place athlete, who gave us a look of death (going
out a little too fast eh?) as he realized he was in for a long day at the office. In this second mile we met Justice
Hill, which was described with “UP” written 5 times on the course map. It was undoubtedly the largest hill I
had ever run in any road race, absolutely unrelenting and excruciatingly long. It wasn’t much shorter than the
psychotic hill leaving Meredith on the last Lake Winnie leg. Immediately the three of us in front switched into
crawl mode up the incline. We passed the 2 mile marker, halfway up, 45 seconds slower than the first mile, and
the speedy youngster continued to maintain his 50 meter lead on the 2 person “chase” pack. At the top, which
could have been a nice rural scene (not that I noticed) I was given a bit of luck. The course turned sharply to the
left – but the leader didn’t know it. We yelled and waited for him to catch up, but he had lost his lead. As we
cruised a small downhill, what had looked like a wire-to-wire win had turned into a 4 person race, as we had
caught the leader but another person had actually caught us on the hill. I was relieved the worst was over.
We ran along on the rolling small ups and downs in Sterling, re-entering Leominster at about the third
mile. The high school runner who had led the whole race started to fade as did the 4th brief member of the
group. In desperation the former leader surged past us on a small climb near the 3 mile mark, but after that it
was all over. Later he told me his shoelace had broken, which I considered a lame excuse. This is where the true
race began to unfold, between myself and the talkative yellow shirt CMS athlete. Seeing how I rarely find
myself in this position, I proceeded to duck in behind and hold on as long as possible; perhaps I could out sprint
the guy in the last ¼ mile if I could just lock in behind him and zone out. We ran side by side for a bit, passing
those in the rear of the walk event (the walkers had started 30 minutes before us) until, strangely enough, my
partner-in-crime started to show signs of being tired. I started to hear heavy breathing and noticed an occasional
chopped stride. Approaching the 4 mile mark I moved past on the left of him and was met, much to my taxed
brain’s curiosity, with very little resistance. I passed the marker, did a Bill Rodgers-esque water stop (in other
words, a complete failure), and found myself in 1st place.
This was uncharted territory; I ran the last mile completely scared, looking over my shoulder every 30
seconds to see if the 2nd place guy was just playing with my mind. This was exacerbated by his heavy foot-
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pounding, as I thought he was right behind me. In the cold weather my lungs began to completely burn as I tried
to keep my small lead.
As I made the final turn for home, I quickly glanced and noticed I had actually lengthened the lead (the
upshot of running scared). I ran the last rolling section, praying for the finish line, and stumbled home in first
place amid quite a bit of gun fire from the sportsmen’s club members who were out on the rifle range. Again, in
typical North Medford Club fashion, “timing” consisted of being handed a popsicle stick to mark my place – we
didn’t have numbers. My splits revealed how difficult the terrain was. Miles 1 and 5 were 5:45, but Mile 3,
including half the climb, was 6:40.
The best part obviously about these small races is the post race festivities. For starters, I ran a 2 mile
cool down with the 3rd place finisher who had been the New England champion in the steeplechase at UMass
and was a rival of GBTC’s own Bruce Bickford some 25 years ago (our running community just isn’t THAT
big). Even better, the Loughlin family and Leominster community had cooked and baked all night for the race,
and I was presented with quite a spread as I entered the sportsmen’s club hall. Needless to say, I proceeded to
equalize my entry fee with food consumption. I think the final tally was 1 plate of ziti, a piece of spinach
quiche, a bowl of homemade from scratch onion soup, a bagel with cream cheese, three brownies and two cups
of the local orchard’s apple cider. Many of the other racers did the typical New England road racing custom and
threw back a few brews during the fundraising raffle.
Quite stiff but content from the victory and the nice lunch, I hopped in the car for the 45 minute scenic
ride on Route 2 back to Somerville. Later I noticed on the Rochester results (2004) that my time would have
been 2:25 behind our last men’s XC team runner. This is why, in the end, I’ll stick to the 800 meters. Then
again, there isn’t homemade onion soup offered for free at the B.U. indoor track concession.
Josh’s appetite for (and ability at) five milers has grown considerably, as he ran the Brooklyn Turkey Trot in both 2004 and 2005 (see results).
GBTC Invitational Track Meet
The GBTC Invitational indoor track meet will be held on Sunday, January 22, 2006, at the Gordon
Indoor Track Facility on the Harvard University campus. Registration consists of two steps. Both steps must be
completed and received by the club on or before January 17 (this deadline is firm):
1. Fill out the event entry form and email it to Charles Butterfield at [email protected]. If email is
not an option, you can fax it to 508-886-6015 addressed to Charles Butterfield.
2. Pay the registration fee by credit card via PayPal by clicking on the PayPal "Buy Now" button below.
If you prefer to pay by check, make the check out to GBTC and send it by mail to
GBTC, P.O. Box 183, Boston, MA 02117.
Of course, this meet would be impossible for our club to produce without lots of volunteer help from
club members. Brad Kozel will be coordinating and recruiting volunteers, so please contact him if you can lend
your hand for part of this very exciting Sunday. See the GBTC Invitational home page for more information.
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USATF-NE Road Grand Prix Points Wrap-up
December 2005
Rhody 5k
(6/5)
Whirlaway 10k
(6/26)
Stowe 8mi
(7/17)
Ollie 5mi
(10/2)
Cape Cod Marathon
(10/30)
Total Points
Rank
21
27
21
23
24
25
23
36
28
25
31
31
37
31
24
27
30
30
26
32
26
-
0
0
0
0
3
0
8
0
0
1
2
10
4
0
0
7
6
0
5
0
0
0
0
5
10
4
6
0
0
8
0
7
0
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
7
10
2
8
3
4
0
6
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
5
0
0
0
8
10
4
7
6
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
5
0
0
3
0
0
0
0
0
7
0
3
0
5
10
0
8
0
4
0
0
6
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
6
8
2
0
4
0
0
0
7
5
0
0
0
10
3
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
8
0
10
0
0
7
0
0
0
0
6
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
41
38
25
21
21
21
16
14
14
13
11
10
10
10
8
7
6
6
5
5
0
0
0
1
2
3
4
4
4
7
8
8
10
11
12
12
12
15
16
17
17
19
19
21
21
21
41
40
41
40
43
42
40
10
6
4
7
8
0
0
5
10
6
5
0
7
8
0
0
8
5
4
10
6
7
0
0
10
5
4
8
6
7
0
0
10
0
7
0
0
8
0
0
0
8
6
10
7
0
5
0
0
10
8
0
0
0
0
0
48
40
38
35
34
30
5
5
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
7
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Iron Runner
Age
Bedford, NH 12k
(5/21)
Men's Open 0-39
Sarad Tomlinson
Ryan Aschbrenner
Lucas Woodward
Edward Breen
John Fialkovich
Sam Blasiak
Josh Sohn
Robert LaPlante
Kit Wells
Brad Kozel
Brodie Miles
Marzuki Stevens
Calvin Ma
Michael Pieck
Tomoaki Uchiki
JR Cruz
Ian Nurse
Ryan Croteau
John Blouin
Jay Slowik
Dennis Fisher
Steve Steinbergher
Brian Beaulieu
Men's Masters 40-49
Bruce Davie
Brian Hare
Ken Agabian
Bill Newsham
Ken Ross
Frank Perna
Mike Olivo
Chris Gonsalves
New Bedford 13.1m
(3/20)
By Russ Miller
Y
Y
13
December 2005
Bedford, NH 12k
(5/21)
Rhody 5k
(6/5)
Whirlaway 10k
(6/26)
Stowe 8mi
(7/17)
Ollie 5mi
(10/2)
Cape Cod Marathon
(10/30)
Total Points
Rank
53
56
53
53
64
61
-
10
7
0
8
0
0
0
10
8
0
7
0
0
0
8
6
7
5
4
10
0
8
7
10
6
5
0
0
10
8
0
0
0
0
0
8
7
10
0
5
0
6
8
0
10
7
0
0
0
62
43
37
33
14
10
6
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Age
Bedford, NH 12k
(5/21)
Rhody 5k
(6/5)
Whirlaway 10k
(6/26)
Stowe 8mi
(7/17)
Ollie 5mi
(10/2)
Cape Cod Marathon
(10/30)
Total Points
Rank
30
29
25
24
25
27
31
33
25
23
24
27
24
27
23
21
26
29
20
10
5
0
7
0
0
8
3
0
0
4
1
0
0
0
2
6
0
0
0
10
6
3
8
0
0
0
4
0
0
5
0
0
0
7
0
0
0
0
0
10
7
6
0
2
4
0
0
0
0
0
8
0
0
0
5
0
0
3
0
0
7
10
8
0
5
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
6
0
0
10
6
3
0
5
7
0
2
4
0
0
0
8
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
10
0
6
0
5
0
7
4
0
0
0
0
0
8
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
8
0
0
0
7
10
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
50
31
28
23
20
16
15
13
11
10
9
9
8
8
7
7
6
6
3
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
11
13
13
15
15
17
17
19
20
47
0
0
0
0
10
0
0
10
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Iron Runner
New Bedford 13.1m
(3/20)
Women's Open 0-39
Maegan Chaggaris
Kathryn Fobert
Katie Famous
Sara Donahue
Jenny Thomas
Courtney Lavelle
Lynn Johnson
Christy Bonstelle
Sarah Haines
Kristy Gould
Julie McGee
Mary Siegrist
Michelle Lang
Laura Hayden
Jessica Blake
Carol Geddes
Amanda Labelle
Catherine Moroski
Paula Donovan
Arielle Slam
Women's Masters 40-49
Cynthia Hastings
Age
New Bedford 13.1mi
3/20)
Y
Iron Runner
Men's Seniors 50+
Joel Bargmann
Tom Derderian
Bruce Bond
Tom Whitney
Dick Nickerson
Colin McArdle
Richard Puckerin
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The Athlete’s Kitchen (Holiday Double Feature!)
2005 News From the American Dietetic Association
© Nancy Clark, 2005
If you are confused by the plethora of nutrition information that filters into the
media, you can look to the American Dietetic Association as a trusted resource for
answers to your questions (eatright.org). At ADA’s annual meeting (St. Louis, Oct. 2225, 2005), registered dietitians presented the following information that addresses some
of the nutrition questions and concerns of health-conscious exercisers and competitive
athletes.
Eating out
If you are like most active people, you find yourself eating fewer home-cooked meals and buying more
meals prepared away from home. In fact, we are eating away from home twice as often compared to 1970. We
are also eating two to five times larger portions than in 1970. For example: the once 8-ounce portion of soda
pop at 7-Eleven stores is now a 64-ounce Double Gulp (600 calories); today’s muffin (with at least 400 calories)
is double the “official” portion, a 2-ounce muffin; the now commonplace 20-ounce Porterhouse steak easily fills
fat cells with about 1,100 calories. Add the rest of the dinner— baked potato and salad—and you have enough
fuel for the entire day! To no surprise, this increase in restaurant eating and portion sizes parallels America’s
increase in obesity.
What can you do about this fattening environment? Obviously, you can order smaller sizes and share
meals. Less obviously, you can request changes to the menu. With consumer requests, the food industry might
offer value meals with healthier (and smaller) side dishes, more grilled items, and more whole grain rolls. You
could also ask for calories to be posted on the menu, next to the price; that would likely change consumer
intake! Who wouldn’t think twice before ordering a Big Mac: 590 calories, $2.39!
Probiotics
While you may know that antibiotics are used to kill the bad bugs in your body, you may not know
about probiotics. Probiotics (which means “good for life”) are used to enhance the growth of good bacteria in
your intestines. These bacteria do good things, like produce essential fats, enhance digestion and nutrient
absorption, and bolster the immune system. (Seventy percent of immune function is based in the intestinal
tract).
Athletes who benefit from probiotics include those who: 1) take antibiotics (they kill both bad and good
bacteria); 2) suffer from (traveler’s) diarrhea, constipation or other bowel disorders; or 3) are critically ill or
have had surgery.
Europeans commonly use probiotics; they realize “a yogurt a day keeps the doctor away.” We can all
benefit by using probiotics as preventive nutrition. To boost your probiotic intake, enjoy more yogurt (with live
cultures) or other cultured milk products such as kefir or Dannon’s DanActive. You could also take probiotics
supplements. Three commonly used products include VSL #3, Cultural (by Danone), and Flora Q (by Bradley
Pharmaceuticals).
Performance enhancers
Sports supplements are popular among athletes who want a way to increase performance, feel better,
have more energy and stay healthy. But buyer beware! According to the law, supplements such as vitamins,
minerals, amino acids, herbals and botanicals do not have to prove they are effective in order to be sold. Nor do
the supplement companies have to prove their products are safe, to say nothing of prove they have been
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manufactured to meet high standards. Despite this lack of quality control, sports supplements are a booming
business.
Two hot sports supplements are creatine and nitric oxide. Creatine has been shown to improve
performance in some athletes who do short, high intensity exercise, such as weight lifting. Take note: Not
everyone responds. For non-responders, creatine offers no performance benefits. Nitric oxide (NO2) supposedly
dilates the arteries, allowing blood to flow more freely. Yet, no studies in strength or endurance athletes support
any performance benefits.
Weight loss tip
If you are struggling to lose weight and are tired of “blowing your diet,” knowing your calorie
requirements can be helpful. At many fitness centers, you can get your resting metabolic rate measured and use
that data to estimate your daily calorie needs. This information is particularly helpful for athletes who claim to
have a slow metabolism or who eat too little, only to become ravenous and then overeat everything in sight.
Too little food
When dieting female athletes restrict their calorie intake, they limit the amount of energy that is
available for physiologic functions--including menstruating. Female athletes who have stopped menstruating for
more than 6 months, or have had multiple occurrences of skipped periods, are at risk of weakened bones and
stress fractures. These women can benefit from consulting with a sports dietitian (see the referral network at
eatright.org) to learn how to eat adequately to support normal body functions, yet maintain a desired leanness.
Coaching vs. telling
Coaching is a powerful tool for helping friends and family members lose weight and improve their food
intake. One key to being a good coach is to be a good listener and then ask questions. These questions might be:
What do you want? (Answer: to be thinner.) How much do you want it? What is the purpose or reason for
making this change? What is the biggest risk of changing? What are the consequences of doing nothing? What
will your life be like when you are thinner? What food changes would you like to achieve in the next month?
After asking a question, you might get the response “I don’t know. What do you think?” Shut your
mouth, get comfortable with silence, wait and then listen attentively! The goal is to empower people to answer
their own questions and then take action, turning their desired into reality.
Holiday Gifts from The Athlete’s Kitchen
Banana Bread
This is the all-time favorite banana bread recipe. It’s key to
success is using well-ripened bananas that are covered with brown
speckles. Banana bread is a favorite for pre-marathon carbohydrateloading and for snacking during long-distance bike rides and hikes. Add
some peanut butter and you’ll have a delicious sandwich that’ll keep you
energized for a long time!
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
3 large well-ripened bananas
1 egg or 2 egg whites
2 tablespoons oil, preferably canola
1/3 cup milk
1/3 to 1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1-1/2 cups flour, preferably half whole wheat and half white
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6.
7.
Preheat the oven to 350°.
Mash bananas with a fork.
Add egg, oil, milk, sugar, salt, baking soda, and baking powder.
Beat well.
Gently blend the flour into the banana mixture and stir for 20
seconds, or until moistened.
Pour into a 4” x 8” loaf pan that has been lightly oiled, treated with
cooking spray, or lined with wax paper.
Bake for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the middle
comes out clean.
Let cool for 5 minutes before removing from the pan.
Total calories: 1,600
Calories per slice: 135
Carbohydrate, 24 grams; Protein, 3 grams; Fat, ? grams.
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Carrot Raisin Muffins
These muffins are a favorite of Evelyn Tribole RD, sports
nutritionist and author of Healthy Homestyle Cooking. I can understand
why she enjoys these muffins...they’re tasty warm from the oven, and
even tastier on the second day, when the flavors have blended.
1/3 cup oil. preferably canola
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon salt
1.
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup white flour
3/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups finely shredded carrots
1 medium apple, peeled and shredded
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped nuts
3 eggs or substitute
1/2 cup buttermilk
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Preheat the oven to 350. Prepare 12 muffin tins with papers or
vegetable spray.
In a large bowl, stir together the flours, sugar, baking powder,
cinnamon and baking soda.
In a separate bowl, stir together the egg (white),buttermilk, oil and
vanilla. Add the liquid ingredients all at once to the flour mixture
and stir just until blended.
Spoon the batter into the muffin cups. Bake about 30 minutes or
until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
Total calories: 2, 750
Calories per muffin: 230
Carbohydrate, 37 grams; Protein, 5 grams; Fat, 7 grams.
Oatmeal Pancakes
The pancakes are light and fluffy, perfect for carbo-loading or
recovering from a hard workout. For best results, let the batter stand for
5 minutes before cooking.
1/2 cup uncooked oats (quick or old fashioned)
1/2 cup yogurt, buttermilk or milk mixed with 1/2 teaspoon of
vinegar and left to stand for a few minutes
1/2 to 3/4 cup milk
1 egg or 2 egg whites, beaten
1 tablespoon oil, preferably canola
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt, as desired
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup flour, preferably half whole wheat and half white
Optional: dash cinnamon.
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In a medium bowl, combine the oats, yogurt, and milk. Set aside
for 15 to 20 minutes to let the oatmeal soften.
When the oatmeal is through soaking, beat in the egg and oil and
mix well. Add the sugar, salt, and cinnamon, then the baking
powder, baking soda, and flour. Stir until just moistened.
Heat a lightly oiled or nonstick griddle over medium-high heat
(375° for electric frying pan).
For each pancake, pour about 1/4 cup batter onto the griddle.
Turn when the tops are covered with bubbles and the edges look
cooked. Turn only once.
Serve with syrup, honey, applesauce, yogurt, or other topping.
Total calories: 1,000
Calories per serving (2 pancakes): 330
Carbohydrate, 84 grams; Protein, 13 grams; Fat, 8 grams.
Peanut Energy Bars
This prizewinning recipe offers a yummy alternative to
commercial energy bars. They are perfect for when you are hiking or
biking, as well want a satisfying afternoon snack. They are relatively
high in fat––and the fat is healthful, from peanuts and sunflower seeds.
For variety, you can make this recipe with cashews and cashew butter,
and/or add a variety of dried fruits. Recipe courtesy of the National
Peanut Board (www.nationalpeanutboard.org)
1/2 cup salted dry-roasted peanuts
1/2 cup roasted sunflower seed kernels (or use more peanuts,
other nuts)
1/2 cup raisins (or other dried fruit)
2 cups uncooked oatmeal, old-fashioned or instant
2 cups toasted rice cereal, such as Rice Crispies
1/2 cup peanut butter, crunchy or creamy
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla
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In a large bowl, mix together the peanuts, sunflower seeds, raisins,
oatmeal, toasted rice cereal and wheat germ, if desired. Set aside.
In a medium microwaveable bowl, combine the peanut butter,
brown sugar, and corn syrup. Microwave on high for 2 minutes.
Add vanilla and stir until blended.
Pour the peanut butter mixture over the dry ingredients and stir
until coated.
For squares, spoon the mixture into an 8” x 8” pan coated with
cooking spray; for bars spoon it into a 9x13 oblong pan. Press
down firmly. (It helps to coat your fingers with margarine, oil or
cooking spray.)
Let stand for about an hour to harden, then cut into bars.
Total calories: 3,600
Calories per serving: 225
Carbohydrates, 30 grams; Protein, 6 grams, Fat, 9 grams.
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Sugar and Spice Trail Mix
Shannon Weiderholt RD found this recipe on the American
Heart Association’s website (deliciousdecisions.org). She says it’s a
perfect snack for calming the afternoon munchies, be you on the trail, at
home or at work. Keep this in a Ziploc bag in your desk drawer or gym
bag and you’ll have energy to enjoy your day! It’s sweet, but not too
sweet.
3 cups Oat Squares cereal
3 cups mini-pretzels, salted or salt-free, as desired
2 tablespoons tub margarine, melted
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup dried fruit bits or raisins
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Preheat oven to 325.
In a large plastic Zip-lock bag or plastic container with a cover,
combine the oat squares and pretzels.
In a small bowl, stir together the melted margarine, brown sugar
and cinnamon. Pour over the cereal mixture.
Seal the bag or container and shake gently until the mixture is well
coated. Transfer to a baking sheet.
Bake, uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring once or twice.
Let cool, then add the dried fruit.
Store in an airtight container or smaller single-serving baggies.
Total calories: 2,000
Calories per serving: 200
Carbohydrate, 40 grams; Protein, 5 grams; Fat, 2 grams.
Chocolate Lush
What I like best about this brownie pudding is it’s a lowfat yet
tasty treat for those who want a chocolate-fix. It forms its own sauce
during baking. If you need to rationalize eating chocolate, remember it
does contain some health-protective phytochemicals!
1 cup flour
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons unsweetened dry cocoa
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons oil, preferably canola
2 teaspoons vanilla
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened dry cocoa
1-3/4 cups hot water
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In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, white sugar, 2
tablespoons cocoa, baking powder, and salt; add the milk, oil, and
vanilla. Mix until smooth.
Pour into an 8x8" square pan that is nonstick, lightly oiled, or
treated with cooking spray.
Combine the brown sugar, cocoa, and hot water. Gently pour this
mixture on top of the batter.
Bake at 350° for 40 minutes, or until lightly browned and bubbly.
Total calories: 2,100
Calories per serving: 230
Carbohydrate, 46 grams; Protein, 3 grams, Fat, 4 grams.
Sports Nutritionist and GBTC club member Nancy Clark RD counsels casual and competitive athletes at her private practice in Healthworks, the premier fitness center
in Chestnut Hill MA (617-383-6100). Her Sports Nutrition Guidebook ($23), Food Guide for Marathoners ($20), and Cyclist’s Food Guide ($20) are available by
sending a check to Sports Nutrition Services, PO Box 650124, W. Newton MA 02465 or via www.nancyclarkrd.com or www.sportsnutritionworkshop.com.
December 2005
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Cross Country Schedule
2/18-19/06
4/1-2
12/9
USA Winter National XC / USA Championship, Van Cortlandt Park, NYC, NY
IAAF World Championships, Fukuoka Japan
USATF National Club Cross Country Championships, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA
Indoor Track Schedule
12/17
12/24
12/31
1/6-8/06
1/7
1/14
1/14
1/21
1/22
1/27-28
1/28
2/3
2/4
2/10-11
2/11
2/19
2/24-26
3/24-26
BU All Comers Mini Meet (PV, 3Km, 400m, Mile, 200m, 800m)
BU All Comers Mini Meet
BU All Comers Mini Meet
Dartmouth Relays, Hanover, NH
BU All Comers Mini Meet
BU All Comers Mini Meet
Tufts Open Invite I, Medford, MA
Tufts Open Invite II, Medford, MA
GBTC Invitational Indoor Track Meet, Gordon Indoor Track, Harvard University
BU's Terrier Classic, BU (Men Fri, Wmn Sat)
Reebok Boston Indoor Games, Reggie
Millrose Games, Madison Sq Garden, NYC
Tufts Open Invite III, Medford, MA
BU's Valentine Invite, BU (Wmn Fri, Men Sat)
Tufts Stampede, Medford, MA
USATF New England Championships, Harvard U
USA Indoor T&F Champs, Reggie
USA Masters Indoor T&F Champs, Reggie
Outdoor Track Schedule, 2006
6/22-25
8/3-6
USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships, Indianapolis, Ind.
USA Masters Outdoor Track & Field Championships
USATF New England Grand Prix, 2006
3/19
6/4
6/25
7/16
9/17
10/1
10/29
New Bedford 1/2 marathon, New Bedford, MA
Rhody 5K, Lincoln Park, RI
Whirlaway 10K, Methuen, MA
Stowe 8 Miler, Stowe, VT
Ollie Road Race 5 Miler, South Boston, MA
Apple Harvest 10 Miler, Harvard, MA
Cape Cod Marathon, Falmouth, MA
USATF National Championship Events, 2006
1/15
3/11
4/15
5/21
10/1
USA Men's Half Marathon Championship, Houston, TX
USA 15 km Championships, Jacksonville, FL
USA Men's 10 Mile Championship, Louisville, KY
USATF National Club Marathon Relay Championships, Denver, CO
USA Marathon Championships, Minneapolis, MN
December 2005
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Recent Performances
Indoor Track and Field (December 1 – December 11)
This is a list of track and field performances by athletes representing the club in meets for the season to
date. The name of each event is followed by the club record for that event on the same line, and then the club
performances on following lines. The list is maintained by Josh Seeherman. Please email any corrections to
[email protected]. Apologies in advance.
(*indicates under existing record.)
Dudes
Dames
Northeastern Husky Winter Carnival, Boston, MA, December 3, 2005
55m dash
3 Kwesi Frimpong-Boateng 6.55
11 Jason Jackson
6.76
57 Kojo Gyasi
7.11
64 Gha-is Abduljaami
7.17
400m dash
50 Thierno Mbacke
55.69
800m run
24 Sam Blasiak
2:08.67
1000m run
15 Joshua Seeherman
2:43.83
Mile run
5 Jay Slowik
4:25.51
25 Sam Blasiak
4:37.85
5000m run
17 Edward Breen
16:03.60
Northeastern Husky Winter Carnival, Boston, MA, December 3, 2005
400m dash
4 Sara O'Brien
1:00.45
5000m run
3 Sloan Siegrist
17:53.36
5 Laura Hayden
18:01.83
8 Katie Famous
18:30.55
Weight Throw
10 Rebekah Conway
12.00m 39-04.50
Harvard Invitational Track Meet, Cambridge, MA, December 10, 2005
60 Meter Dash
5 Andre Shreeves
7.17q
21 Kojo Gyasi
7.53
400 Meter Dash
39 Steve Pappas
54.63
500 Meter Dash
5 David Cahill
1:06.27
6 Francis Shen
1:06.77
1 Mile Run
10 Joe Otto,
4:30.71
13 Sam Blasiak
4:32.44
25 Bruce Davie
4:44.57
800 Meter Run
25 Sam Blasiak
2:06.52
5000 Meter Run
20 Sarad Tomlinson
16:41.71
23 Pete Warrington
17:18.94
60 Meter Hurdles
3 Matthew LeMaire
8.63 1
4 Francis Shen
8.66 1
7 Dan Conti
8.80 1
4x400 Meter Relay
4 GBTC 'A'
3:26.28 1
Pole Vault
4 Dan Conti
J4.10m
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Harvard Invitational Track Meet, Cambridge, MA, December 10, 2005
5000 Meter Run
1 Emily Raymond
17:48.27
3 Sloan Siegrist
17:54.17
4 Laura Hayden
17:59.10
Weight Throw
7 Rebekah Conway
12.68m
Sloan Siegrist, Laura Hayden, and Emily Raymond stand on the track after
victory in the 5000m, with Emily's husband, Scott, holding their newborn
son, Bruce. Photo courtesy of Coach Tom Derderian.
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The Roads (October 1 – December 11)
This is a snapshot of non-track performances by athletes representing the club for dates indicated
above. The name and date of each event is followed by the club performances on following lines. Details
such as overall place, time, and pace are most typically reported. The list is compiled from results scoured
off of Cool Running, or from messages posted to the club email list. Please email any corrections to
[email protected]. Apologies in advance.
real,- Berlin-Marathon, Berlin, Germany, September 25, 2005
246 Finbarr Kirwan
2:44:27 6:17
Houghton's Pond Trail Race (5.9 miles), Milford, MA, Oct. 2, 2005
14 Jon Chesto
38:39 6:33
UNH 5K Homecoming Race, Durham, NH, October 15, 2005
2 Jay Slowik
16:03 5:10
Boston University Terriers Fun Run, Boston, MA, October 15, 2005
1 Lucas Woodward
17:10 5:32
Winthrop Point Shirley Foot Race, Winthrop, MA, October 15, 2005
5 Emily Raymond
33:19 6:40
6 Tom Derderian
33:20 6:40
17 Cynthia Hastings
40:40 8:08
Brian J. Honan 5k,Brighton, MA, October 16, 2005
5 Joshua Seeherman
18:25 5:56
Lowell Sun 1/2 Marathon, Lowell, MA, October 16, 2005
18 Ryan Croteau
1:23:15 6:22
80 Melissa Cunningham
1:34:39 7:14
Shillelagh Shuffle 3 Miler, West Newton, MA, October 16, 2005
17 Frank Perna
16:48.8 5:36
155 Dick Nickerson
23:02.4 7:40
USATF-NE XC 5K Development Meet, Boston, MA, October 16, 2005
8 Eric Tucker
17:32
9 Brad Kozel
17:43
11 John Blouin
18:17
17 Brian Beaulieu
19:37
20 Laura Hayden
19:55 (1st woman)
24 Tom Derderian
20:51
29 Mary Siegrist
21:14
30 Dave Cahill
21:19
35 David Callum
22:01
43 Cynthia Hastings
25:35
Cruickshank Run for Shelter, Wellesley, MA, October 22, 2005
11 Aaron Binkley
19:52 6:25
Mayor's Cup, Franklin Park, Boston, MA, October 23, 2005
Women's Championship, 5K
44 Laura Hayden
19:14 6:11
46 Maegan Chaggaris
19:20 6:12
49 Amanda Labelle
19:28 6:15
53 Sloan Siegrist
19:34 6:17
78 Carol Geddes
20:27 6:34
95 Bree Tse
21:03 6:45
97 Jenny Thomas
21:06 6:46
99 Courtney Lavelle
21:12 6:48
104 Melissa Cunningham
21:21 6:51
122 Grace Sembajwe
26:02 8:21
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Men's Championship, 8K
55 Ryan Aschbrenner
26:29
64 Josh Sohn
26:38
86 Sam Blasiak
27:15
123 Brad Kozel
27:55
136 Sarad Tomlinson
28:16
141 Edward Breen
28:20
142 Kit Wells
28:20
144 Bruce Davie
28:24
146 Jason Dunklee
28:25
178 Robert Espinosa
30:05
190 Brian Beaulieu
32:22
Open 5K
19 Joe Otto
17:55
37 Joshua Seeherman
19:20
59 Richard Puckerin
20:41
70 David Cahill
21:26
77 David Callum
22:02
81 Sara O'Brien
22:31
121 Cynthia Hastings
25:02
Men’s Open Team, 11th of 18 teams
Women’s Open Team, 5th of 11 teams
5:22
5:24
5:31
5:39
5:43
5:44
5:44
5:45
5:45
6:06
6:33
5:45
6:12
6:39
6:53
7:04
7:14
8:02
Nike Women's Marathon, San Francisco, CA, October 23, 2005
58 Julie McGee
3:30:53 8:02
Detroit Free Press Marathon, Detroit, MI, October 23, 2005
78 Calvin Ma
2:57:28 6:47
Boogie Woogie 5K, Somerville, MA, October 23, 2005
85 Melanie McSally
24:36 7:55 (22nd woman)
John Lawson Tamalpa Challenge (4.25 Miles), October 29, 2005
8 Marzuki Stevens
22:18
Gingerbread 5K, Wellesley, MA, October 30, 2005
2 Eric Tucker
16:29 5:19
Cape Cod Marathon, Falmouth, MA, October 30, 2005
12 Lucas Woodward
2:42:25
19 Sarad Tomlinson
2:49:20
22 Sam Blasiak
2:50:13
38 Brodie Miles
2:56:40
49 Kristy Gould
2:59:38 (5th woman)
53 Brian Hare
3:00:08
59 Bruce Bond
3:02:48
82 Joel Bargmann
3:10:18
111 Ken Agabian
3:15:35
121 Jenny Thomas
3:16:47
215 Sarah Haines
3:33:13
622 Thomas Whitney
4:21:06
Men’s Open Team, 5th of 15 teams
Women’s Open Team, 4th of 8 teams
Men’s Masters Team, 4th of 13 teams
Men’s Seniors Team, 4th of 7 teams
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Men's 10K results
8 Mike Pieck
30:57
23 Josh Sohn
32:41
25 Ryan Aschbrenner
32:45
37 Kit Wells
33:25
40 Sam Blasiak
33:30
48 Jay Slowik
33:50
56 Sarad Tomlinson
34:23
58 Chris Smith
34:28
59 John Fialkovich
34:30
63 Brad Kozel
34:38
66 Eric Tucker
34:48
67 Jeff Doyon
34:52
69 Jason Dunklee
35:07
74 Brian Lankiewicz
35:20
76 Bruce Davie
35:28
77 Tomoaki Uchiki
35:36
94 Ryan Croteau
38:06
96 Brian Beaulieu
38:41
Men’s Open Team, 3rd of 10 teams
Women’s Open Team, 2nd of 2 teams
Veteran's Memorial 11K, Stoneham, MA, November 11, 2005
10 Matthew Lyons
42:31 6:14
154 Christy Lyons
60:36 8:52
Edaville Rail Run 5.2 Miler, Carver, MA, November 12, 2005
2 Jon Chesto
31:21 6:02
Brad Kozel, a.k.a. “The Lone Runner,” on the final leg of the record setting
Cape Cod Marathon Relay. Photo courtesy of the Falmouth Enterprise.
Dunkin' Donuts Marathon Relay, Falmouth, MA, October 30, 2005
1 GBTC Margaret Bradley Fishermen 2:24:43 5:32 CR
4 GBTC Margaret Bradley Fish
2:47:00 6:23
Oak Scare! YMCA 5k, Brighton, MA, October 30, 2005
1 Jason Dunklee
17:15 5:34
Larry Robinson 10 Miler, Andover, MA, November 13, 2005
4 Lucas Woodward
58:51 5:54
5 Joe Otto
60:02 6:01
20 Peter Warrington
64:38 6:28
Clarksburg Country Run 30K, Sacramento, CA, November 13, 2005
2 Marzuki Stevens
1:40:05.0 5:23
Lord Wakefield 5k Series, Wakefield, MA, November 2, 2005
9 Dan Conti
22:15
21 Christy Lyons
25:48 (3rd woman)
ING New York City Marathon, New York, NY, November 6, 2005
530 Aristides (JR) Cruz
2:54:09 1:28:20
710 Peter Warrington
3:02:21 1:25:48
USATF-PA XC Championships, San Francisco, CA, November 6, 2005
18 Marzuki Stevens
32:06
USATF-NE XC Championships, Boston, MA, November 6, 2005
Masters' Men's 8K
63 Richard Puckerin
32:01
65 Tom Derderian
32:04
Women's 6K results
16 Laura Ann Hayden
22:35
17 Sloan Siegrist
22:36
18 Maegan Chaggaris
22:47
23 Amanda Labelle
23:34
25 Jennifer Lee
23:46
28 Lynn Johnson
24:33
35 Christy Bonstelle
26:10
48 Cynthia Hastings
29:50
51 Melanie McSally
31:24
December 2005
Stone Cat Trail Marathon, Ipswich, MA, November 12, 2005
6 Brodie Miles
3:29:59
USATF Club XC Championships, Rochester, NY, November 19, 2005
Women’s Championship, 6K
56 Maegan Chaggaris
22:27 6:01
60 Laura Hayden
22:32 6:02
74 Mary Siegrist
22:49 6:07
79 Emily Raymond
22:57 6:09
85 Amanda Labelle
23:11 6:13
92 Jennifer Lee
23:27 6:17
110 Carol Geddes
24:38 6:36
121 Jenny Thomas
25:13 6:45
198 Christy Bonstelle
26:22 7:04
Men’s Championship, 10K
52 Michael Pieck
31:55 5:08
115 Samuel Blasiak
33:22 5:22
129 Kit Wells
33:36 5:25
159 Ryan Aschbrenner
34:21 5:32
167 Jeff Doyon
34:39 5:35
176 Edward Breen
34:54 5:37
189 John Fialkovich
35:28 5:43
192 Brad Kozel
35:37 5:44
257 John Blouin
35:43 5:45
258 Jay Slowik
35:52 5:47
Men’s Open Team, 24th of 37 teams
Women’s Open Team, 16th of 20 teams
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Masters Men’s 10K
M40-44 38 Bruce Davie
M55-59 5 Tom Derderian
5 Mile Pie Run, Middletown, RI, November 24, 2005
14 Matthew Nolan
31:08 6:14
35:39 5:44
40:59 6:36
Pequot Runners 5 Miler, Southport, CT, November 24, 2005
3 Kit Wells
26:17 5:15
Norwood Turkey Trot, Norwood, MA, November 20, 2005
4 Eric Tucker
21:10 5:18
Portland Thanksgiving Day 4 Miler, Portland, ME, November 24, 2005
38 Amanda Labelle
25:01 6:16 (2nd woman)
Philadelphia Marathon, Philadelphia, PA, November 20, 2005
113 Jon Chesto
2:54:43 6:39
438 Peter Schworm
3:12:49 7:21
824 Ted Charrette
3:24:46 7:48
Prospect Park TC's 5 Miler, Brooklyn, NY, November 24, 2005
18 Josh Seeherman
29:55 5:59
Boston Volvo Thanksgiving 5K, Brighton, MA, November 24, 2005
2 Eric Tucker
16:49 5:25
Thanks for Giving 5K, Lowell, MA, November 24, 2005
35 Sara O’Brien
21:50 7:03 (5th woman)
Dreamcatcher Classic 5 Mile, Weymouth, MA, November 24, 2005
59 Richard Puckerin
34:15 6:51
Turkey Trot 3 Miler, Brattleboro, VT, November 24, 2005
2 Jason Dunklee
17:34
Easton Tiger Turkey Chase, Easton, MA, November 24, 2005
7 Lynn Johnson
31:06 6:13 (2nd woman)
12 Jessica Blake
32:13 6:27
Turkey Trot 5K XC, Newburyport, MA, November 24, 2005
11 Sarad Tomlinson
17:44
Feaster Five Road Race - 5k, Andover, MA, November 24, 2005
13 Andie Colon
17:32 5:39
Feaster Five Road Race - 8k, Andover, MA, November 24, 2005
42 Brian Beaulieu
32:13 6:29
335 Debra Beaulieu
39:42 8:00
Gobble3 4 Miler, Somerville, MA, November 24, 2005
2 Mike Pieck
20:10 5:02
15 Bruce Davie
22:25 5:36
16 John Blouin
22:31 5:38
17 Tomoaki Uchiki
22:36 5:39
69 Peter Schworm
25:30 6:22
104 Christy Bonstelle
26:43 6:41 (12th woman)
167 Melissa Cunningham
28:19 7:05
341 Bryan Doldt
31:04 7:46
449 Melanie McSally
32:30 8:08
UltraFit/USA Turkey Trot 5 Mile, Columbus, OH, November 24, 2005
10 Emily Raymond
32:04 (3rd woman)
PGA West Turkey Trot 3 Mile, La Quinta, CA, November 25, 2005
1 Josh Sohn
15:35
Bedford Turkey Trot 5K, Bedford Village, NY, November 26, 2005
1 Sam Blasiak
19:03
St Luke's Trot Your Turkey Off 5K, Barrington, RI, November 26, 2005
49 Carol Geddes
19:53 6:25 (5th woman)
Andover CC 3.4-Mile XC, Andover, MA, November 27, 2005
7 Andie Colon
18:20 5:24
42 Tom Derderian
21:30 6:20
82 Margaret Nervegna
23:36 6:57 (8th woman)
157 Cynthia Hastings
26:51 7:54
168 Melanie McSally
27:09 7:59
Defying the elements in Andover are Andie Colon, Coach Tom, Margaret Nervegna, Cynthia Hastings, and Melanie McSally. Photos courtesy of Jim Rhoades.
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Warhol’s Wisdom: Phresh Photos
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Its isn’t clear whether Andy Warhol (1928-1987), an American painter, film-maker, publisher and a
major figure in the Pop Art movement, really knew
anything about track and field. But Warhol did talk a
lot about image making, and the juxtaposition of
what a person sees and what they believe. He once
confessed, “I'm afraid that if you look at a thing long
enough, it loses all of its meaning.”
So in the spirit of always having meaningful
things to look as, GBTC is asking for your help. You
can make your fellow club members famous in
under 15 minutes, for 15 minutes, by contributing
your favorite photos to the website.
Jane Cullina, club Photo Editor, proposes
that we post an ever-changing Photo of the Week on
our homepage. In six easy steps, you can ensure that
Greater Boston freshly maintains its image as a team
teeming with strong and handsome/beautiful
men/women.
Take pictures of your GBTC teammates and transform them into some type of digital image file.
Compose an email with the subject "GBTC Photos," and attach said photos.
In the email, include names of GBTCers appearing in the photos, date and event where it was taken.
Send the email to [email protected]
Check out www.gbtc.org to see your photo take the place of prominence on the team's homepage as
"Photo of the Week." (all photos that were submitted will appear on the "Pictures" page of the website)
Repeat many times throughout the year.
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