Shore A.C. News

A Couple Of Guys Visit Queen's (Palace)

2008-10-29T07:55:00.002-04:00

At the end of May, Walter MacGowan, club president, and Elliott Denman, lifetime trustee, travelled with Johnny Hayes' gold medal to Windsor Castle to attend a reception arrangged by the British Olympic Committee and the London Marathon. Here Walter and Elliott meet Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth II.

Mr. Hayes Goes To Toronto

2008-10-20T21:25:00.002-04:00

I saw him before I heard the call, "Mr. Hayes." I replied, "Mr. Hayes." So began our walk together. Kurt Steege had just walked back from the finish line of the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon. I was dragging myself in to a 6:11 finish; while Kurt, just cruising, had finished in 3:52, after having taken a big detour to call attention of officials to a woman down on the course.

Kurt had run this as an overdistance run in preparation for the Marine Corps Marathon a month later. Kurt was dressed as Johnny Hayes, the 1908 Olympic Marathon winner, as was I. We'd been invited up to Toronto to bring up Johnny Hayes' gold medal along with his 3rd place trophy from the 1907 Boston Marathon.

While Hayes finished better at Boston (2nd) the next year, the 1907 trophy has a special tie to Toronto. Tom Longboat, Canada's finest runner of the era hailed from hearby. Longboat was an Onandaga Indian from the Six Nations Reserve about an hour west of Toronto. Plans had called for his daughter, Phyllis Winney, to have attended along with his Boston Trophy, which is held at the Woodlands Cultural Center. Unfortunately, at the last minute, this part of the plan fell apart.

The third major player in Toronto's presentation of the story of how the marathon came to be 26.2 miles was Dorando Pietri. Dorando's struggles to finish the marathon at the 1908 Olympics had prompted Queen Alexandra to give him a special cup. That cup had been brought to Toronto by Carlo Gabbi and his wife, Luisa Ricco, bringing those relics together for public display for just the second time since they were given a century ago. (The first was earlier this year at the Flora London Marathon.)

That's Carlo Gabbi of Italy as Dorando with Dorando's cup, me as Johnny Hayes with Hayes' gold medal, and Michal (rhymes with nickel) Kapral aka "The Joggler" as Tom Longboat at the prerace press conference.

After the marathon, Kurt and I flew home together. We both had some fun teasing each other about how badly we were both walking. I'm pretty sure I was worse. Kurt is slated to be running Marine Corps next weekend. If you see him, please wish him well.

By the way, my 6:11 was planned as a 5:45 to 6:00. I'd guessed at that kind of time based on Elliott Denman's past performances at the NY City Marathon. Elliott has rarely crossed to the slow side of 6 hours in his recent New York performances. I figured I could post a number that would match the man with a quarter century on me, I wasn't to be. I have even more respect for him after seeing how tough walking a 6-hour marathon can be.

National 5km & One Hour Racewalk Championships

2008-10-18T19:40:00.003-04:00

October is a busy month on the National Racewalk Championship calendar. First up was the National 5km Championship in Kingsport, TN on October 4. Panse Geer, 5000m RW Champ and silver in the 10km RW in W60 at the 2008 National Masters Track & Field Championships, continued her age group leading ways by finishing 9th overall, 1st W60 in 30:16.

The following week action shifted to the Bentley College track in Waltham, MA for the National One Hour Racewalk. Dave Talcott had covered 11,131m when time was called, good enough for third and first master. Dave was coming off a win at the USATF-Metropolitan 25km Racewalk on September 21. Unfortunately, Waltham was not as hospitable to Panse Geer as she ran afoul of the judges and was disqualified.

October 26 will bring the last of the month's National Championships, this time in Hauppauge, NY to cover 30km. The Shore AC men's racewalk team will look to better last year's team silver medal.

Lake Takanassee

2008-08-19T18:08:00.012-04:00

I shot a few pictures at last night's race, a two-mile not counting in the season's scoring.

The start.

Chip Nolan managed to hold off his Dad for a lap before his early dinner convinced him that wouldn't be a wise idea.

Thus, Harry Nolan beat his son.

Jimmy Leslie passed by doing the "don't shoot me, I've already finished" thing.

Closer examination reveals another reason why Mr. Leslie is smiling, his place card bears a "1."

The women's winner (someone please post a comment with her name)

John Fredericks displays good form on his way to winning the men's racewalk.

Anyone knowing this young woman, please scold her for ruining the picture by goofing around. ;-)

Here, Larry Bergmayer and Walter MacGowan pose with Christine Clifton of Shore Runner at the post-race event at Stewart's Root Beer in Pier Village, near the store.

Christine poses with her sister, Wyomia, visiting from Seattle. (And for you track geeks, yes, she was named after Wyomia Tyus, but pronounces it differently - Wee-Oh-Mee-Uh.)

100 Years of the Marathon Distance

2008-08-03T13:14:00.006-04:00

I had the pleasure of being invited to bring Johnny Hayes' gold medal, which the Shore A.C. holds, to Carpi, Italy as part of the celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the Marathon Distance.
I arrived on early in the afternoon of Wednesday, July 22, in Carpi, a small city in the Emilia Romana region of Italy, and close to Modena. Those of you who are food fans likely recognize the names - Modena is famous for balsamic vinegar, and the local cheese is the legendary Parmagiano Reggiano, while the local wine is a light, sparkling, red Lambrusco. Needless to say, the food was excellent, as I've found it to be throughout Italy.
Shortly after arriving, I headed over to an Olympic athlete's event, and suddenly photographers were taking photos of me. It was only when they looked disappointed when I told them who I was that I found out they thought I was the representative from the London Marathon. I sat there and tried to look interested, but lacking a translator (she was with the London rep) and not speaking Italian, I was pretty much lost until they started the films of races. Good running is easy to watch in any language.
I'd passed under this banner as I walked into town. It identifies Thursday, July 24, 2008 as World Centennial Day. Of course, their marking of this anniversary bears an Italian flavor, so Dorando Pietri is featured.
That evening, there was a concert in the big square in town. It was a lot of fun, and I went back to the hotel exhausted, having slept only intermittently during my overnight flight.
The next morning, I had breakfast and headed over to the Duomo on Piazza Martiri, where they were celebrating a high mass in honor of Dorando. If you look at the left side of the photo, in the shadows, you can see the umbrellas of Bar Roma, a cafe, which was the sight of the bakery where Dorando worked before rising to fame as a runner.
Next on the agenda was the opening of an exhibit in Pio Castle dedicated to Dorando. This band played an introduction, then Nicola Okey of the London Marathon and I both said a few words before assisting with ribbon cutting.
We were then loaded onto buses and driven to a local park where one of the roads was named Via Maratona Olimpica Londra 1908 (Olympic Marathon of London 1908 Way). Nicola, as the London Marathon representative was also presented with a medal.
Next on the agenda was the dedication of the statue of Dorando, entitled "la vittoria e di Dorando" (The Victory of Dorando), and while Dorando did not win the Olympic gold, he certainly won many hearts with his struggle. The base of the statue is decorated with mosaics, on one side is Dorando's finish at London; on the other, modern racers. Pietri is wearing his trademark red shorts, perhaps he was a Rutgers fan.
Gelindo Bordin, the 1988 gold medalist in the marathon, holds Johnny Hayes' gold medal as 1960 200 meter gold medalist Livio Berruti and the Bishop of Carpi hold Dorando's Cup at the dedication of the statue to Dorando Pietri. RAI broadcast this event throughout Italy.
Following the Olympic Marathon, both Hayes and Dorando turned pro, and their first rematch was this race run through a haze of cigarette smoke at Madison Square Garden, which Dorando won. A string of other races followed, all at the 26 mile, 385 yard distance, making that distance the perceived "right" distance of a marathon.

Distance Running Hall of Fame

2008-07-17T18:59:00.004-04:00

More Images from the National Distance Running Hall of Fame induction.

The front of the program card for the ceremony (the event poster is similar).

The rear of the card.

Artwork by Andy Yelenak, whose excellent Running Past website has hosted a biography of Johnny Hayes for several years.

Johnny Hayes Inducted Into Hall of Fame

2008-07-15T13:03:00.005-04:00

Doris Hale was a longtime friend of the Shore Athletic Club. One of the things she did before she passed away was to leave her father's collection of running memorabilia to the club, with the understanding that it be used to perpetuate his memory. This past Saturday, as a result of some actions by members of the club, her father, Johnny Hayes, was inducted into the National Distance Running Hall of Fame in Utica, NY. Mr. Hayes had won the Olympic Marathon in 1908, in what is often regarded as the most dramatic and influential marathon in history. We were honored to have Frank Shorter, the next American to win Olympic Marathon gold, accept the award on Mr. Hayes' behalf. Also inducted were Amby Burfoot, winner of the 1968 Boston Marathon, and Priscilla Welch, most noted as a world-class masters runner.

Pictured here are Frank Shorter, accepting for John J. Hayes, Priscilla Welch, and Amby Burfoot.

This was the banner for this year's induction class.

Mr. Shorter spoke briefly on Mr. Hayes' legacy. The local paper described the ceremony here and here.

Current Hall of Famers present at this year's ceremony were: (from left) Nina Kuscsik, Master of Ceremonies Larry Rawson, Kathrine Switzer, Frank Shorter, and Bill Rodgers.

Following the ceremony, Frank Shorter showed off his medal and Hayes' medal. (Hayes' medal is in the club's collection.)

Penn Relays - Racewalks

2008-05-02T21:10:00.002-04:00

Opening Saturday's competition at the Penn Relays was the men's 10,000m racewalk. Shore AC's Rich Leuttchau took the lead from the gun and never relinquished it, taking the coveted Penn watch with a personal best 46:33.03. Rich expected close competition from second placer Theron Kissinger, but it never developed as his lead grew to about 300 m by the end of the race. Rich had the following to say about his race: "I felt good and smooth through the whole thing, I was really happy and really surprised. I knew that I had a chance to win with Boyles and none of the other big names going, but I didn't expect to lead the whole race. It was a great feeling with a mile to go knowing that, barring doing something stupid, that I would win. I was really happy."
Also enjoying success in this race was Dave Talcott. Dave faced a challenge from Doug Johnson for the masters title before Johnson's two red cards caused him to slow. Dave's 52:12.06 gave him 4th overall in addition to the masters gold.
In the women's 5000m racewalk, Panse Geer competed against a field much her junior to finish as second master. Her excellent 29:52.67 was a track best, just two seconds off her road personal best set in 2005, and quicker than her bronze medal winning race at last years World Masters Championships. Panse looks to be in position to defend her National Masters title this summer in Spokane.

43rd Annual Capt. Ron Zinn Memorial Races

2008-04-20T18:21:00.002-04:00

Under cloudy skies and with temperatures in the 50s, the 43rd edition of the races to honor the memory of two time US Olympian Captain Ron Zinn, and all the men and women killed in Vietnam, were held today in Wall Township, NJ. A West Point grad, Captain Zinn competed in the 20km racewalk at the 1960 and 1964 Olympics before his death in Vietnam.

In the opening 5km run, Brian Hill and Rich Caponigro ran closely together until late in the race. After taking the lead, Caponigro made a wrong turn off the course which allowed Brian Hill to go by. Hill slowed near the finish to cross with Caponigro, both in 18:32. Hill was credited with the win. Third went to Bob Miller in 18:58 with Tom Resch 4th, 1st Vietnam Veteran in 21:24. Christine Hill led the women in 25:14, followed by Becky Cegielski (26:21) and Dona Romeu (28:40).

John Soucheck took the lead from Dave Talcott early in the 10km racewalk and built his lead for the win. Panse Geer was unchallenged in the women's race. The racewalk results:

John Soucheck (42) 49:59
Dave Talcott (48) 51:48
John Fredericks (60) 59:34
Panse Geer (61) F 1:01:26
Tom Quattrocchi (56) 1:01:54
Marcus Kantz (61) 1:05:39
Maria Paul (43) F 1:07:37
Ray Robertson (64) 1:08:00
Ben Ottmer (74) 1:08:32
Joan Wood (61) F 1:12:08
John Molendyk (66) 1:12:45
Susan Middaugh (53) F 1:17:20
Hoyle Mozee 1:27:30

Liz Behnken DNF

Shore AC Masters Women Take Second Place in 4x400m Relay at Millrose Games

2008-02-06T16:28:00.000-05:00

The Shore AC women's team ran a terrific race February 1 at the Millrose Games in Madison Square Garden and brought excitement back into the women's masters 4x400, finishing second in 4:45.37. They gave Athena track club, the world record holder and meet record holder in the event, great competition. Shore women were led off by Dawn Littlejohn, who ran aggressively at the front throughout her leg and set up a nice lead on the field and handed off to Kathleen Clifton, who continued to hold off Athena through the first half of the race. Barbara Brennan, just coming back on the track and filling in at the last minute, ran a solid third leg, well ahead of the other three teams in the race. Jan Vaughn, having nursed an injury for a few weeks, anchored the team to a strong second place showing--putting more distance between Shore and the remaining three teams.

I would like to thank my teammates--Dawn, Kathleen, Barbara , Jan and Theresa for their effort not only in running but--and special thanks to Tony Plaster for all his time and support--for joining in helping me realize one of my goals to have a Shore women's team take their place back on the Millrose track.

wendi glassman

Shore AC Annual Banquet 2008

2008-01-29T16:35:00.000-05:00

Chelsea Cox, a 400 meter and 800 meter runner at Southern Regional, received the High School Athlete of the Year Award.

Robbie Andrews was named the Boys High School Athlete of the Year.

Joe Pellegrino received the Dr. George Sheehan Award as Men's Distance Runner of the Year

High jumper Justin Frick of Princeton was recognized as Men's College Athlete of the Year.

Neni Lewis, Elliott Denman, Bruce McDonald

Eddie Diaz, a shot putter and discus thrower, received the Bob Roggy Award as Men's Field Athlete of the Year.

Pole vaulter Kim Krycznski was recognized with the Bob Roggy Award as Women's Field Athlete of the Year.

Rick Lapp Mens TF Ath Yr

Tom Zarra Masters Dist Yr

John Soucheck Male Ath Yr

Dr. Norb Sander, New York City Marathon winner and Armory Foundation President was the recipient of the Wisner Brothers Award for Distinguished Service to Track and Field.

Jill Evarts - Mary Conry Award winner as Women's Masters Distance Runner of the Year and Christine Clifton - Women's Distance Runner of the Year flank club president and women's team coach Walter MacGowan.

Panse Geer wom RW of Yr Don & Marie Henry

Women's track ace Wendi Glassman was recognized as Women's Track and Field Athlete of the Year.

70's Team - ?, Dick Hill, and John Leonard

Tim Ragan Comeback Ath Yr

John Leonard

RRCA National Volunteer Awards were given by RRCA state rep Dave DeMonico to three very deserving and outstanding gentlemen – Frank Haviland, Lester Wright and Elliott Denman.

Phil Benson, race director of the Asbury Park 10K Classic, was also inducted to the Shore A.C. Hall of Fame.

Hoyle Mozee moseyed (sorry, I had to do it!) up to accept his Hall of Fame award for his many years of service to the club.

Charlie Rooney accepted the plaque putting his late father, Charlie, into the Shore A.C. Hall of Fame. The elder Charlie was long-time mayor of Sea Bright and a fine athlete, he assisted the club in many ways with staging races.

Donna Cetrulo was surprised at being named to the club's Hall of Fame.

Christine Clifton, co-owner of the Shore Runner store in Long Branch, along with her manager Loretta.

Phil and Penny Hinck were enjoying the festivities.

Also spotted were Tom Hyland and his wife, Karen.

Bill Huntley, Donna Mehler

2008-01-23T00:35:00.000-05:00

SAC Masters Men LDR Salute JL Seymore and USATF-NJ Winners

This was an exciting weekend for Shore AC Athletes.

Running Times named J.L. Seymore honorable mention National Masters Runner of the Year for the competitive 60-64 age group. JL is one of only three New Jersey runners selected by Running Times. Seymore had a dramatic impact on SAC Masters by leading the 60s team to place second and the the 50s team third in the USATF New Jersey LDR Championship Team Grand Prix, finishing First Shore AC for both 50s and 60s teams in all five major races. His age-graded PLP was consistently in the mid to high 80s!

70 plus Race Horse legends Dick Hill and Ralph Garfield were also honored on Saturday night at the USATF New Jersey Awards Banquet for their outstanding year of distance running. They came in first and second respectively in the 70-74 age group, and along with Leonard, Mc Donnell and Richardson led the SAC Masters 70s team to a First Place in the USATF NJ Long Distance Running Championship Team Grand Prix. The Grand Prix demands high-level performance for road and cross country races ranging from 5K to 13.1 miles. SAC Masters 50s leaders Dave Hoch (2006 USATF Grand Prix award winner) and Richard Henderson (2005 USATF Grand Prix award winner) can attest to this.
Our Track and Walk athletes were also big winners at the banquet. Shore AC legend Harry Nolan was named Masters Track & Field Athlete of the Year (he also won in 1997). John Soucheck was USATF-NJ racewalking grand prix winner for the 11th consecutive year and Maria Paul won for her 3rd year in a row. Shore AC also dominated the Masters Track and Field Grand Prix with several winners including double winners Wendi Glassman (50s sprints and distance) and Leon Trout (70s throws and jumps).

Indoor Track

2007-12-29T09:38:00.000-05:00

NYC Armory Holiday Classic Friday 12/28/07 . SAC Masters 50-59 win gold in 4x800. After each member won their respective age group in the 1000m race they returned to team up and win the relay. Tony Plaster 56, 2:23.98; Dave Zurhiede 51, 2:37.49; John Kuhi 63, 3:01.98; John Saarmann 65, 3:07.53. Winning time of 11:10.98. One hour earlier in the 1000 meter race Tony Plaster ran 3:06.77, Dave Zurheide 3:20.65, John Kuhi 3:55.25, and John Saarrmann 3:56.89. Next meet NYC Armory Friday Jan 4, 2008 8pm-11:00

Indoor Track

2007-12-25T08:35:00.000-05:00

NYC Armory Sunday December 23,2007 MAC Season Opener: Millrose 4x4 candidates Bob Andrews posts a quick 400 time of 55.89 FAT and 55..63 hand. Rich Wallace, running with tight calf last 100 meters post a 62.84. On the women's side Dawn Littlejohn runs 67.73 sec 400. Wendi Glassman runs 800 in 2:54, great start for 2008 and John Kuhi completes the 800 in 3:01. Dave Zurheide runs 3000 in 11:15, just edged out by Reesi Caffrey (Atlantic Highlands) who now resides in Manhattan and runs for CPTC. Nedi Lewis sets a new age group World Record in field event (weight throw). Next meet NYC Armory Friday 12/28

Ted Corbitt

2007-12-12T12:04:00.000-05:00

One of the real giants of our sport, Ted Corbitt, has passed away. Ted was one of the founding fathers of the NY Road Runners and also of the Road Runners Club of America. He was on the 1952 Olympic Marathon Team and literally wrote the book on course measurement. Mr. Corbitt, who lived in New York City, was 87 years old.

National 30km Racewalk Championships

2007-11-04T19:38:00.000-05:00

Shore AC's three man team came up just short in the battle for the team title at the National 30km Racewalk Championships, held October 28 in windy Hauppauge, NY. Scored on the basis of overall time, Pegasus of Michigan just edged Shore AC, 8:47:26 to 8:48:40. Varsano's Chocolates Racewalking followed closely at 8:53:35 for third. Shore's Rich Leuttchau, in his first race longer than 20km, was among the early leaders, hitting 10km in 48:40 before struggling due to a foot injury. Rich hung in there to finish in 2:48:02 for 8th place, 5th US. John Soucheck slowed over the last 10km feeling the effects of his recent 50km Olympic Trials qualifying effort for a 2:43:17, 7th place, 4th US, 1stM40 finish. Rounding out the team was Tom Quattrochi , whose 3:17:21 garnered him 2nd in M55.

National 5km Racewalk

2007-11-03T11:31:00.000-04:00

Panse Geer, coming off her fine performance at the World Masters Championships, was first W60 and 20th woman overall at the USATF National 5km Racewalk Championships in Kingsport, TN on October 6. The next weekend, she followed that up with another age group win and 9th woman at the National One Hour Racewalk Championship in Waltham, MA. Panse covered 9,593m when time was called.

John Fredericks also competed in Kingsport. His 29:09 was good for 16th in the men's race, 3rd in M55. John was coming off the USATF 40km Racewalk hosted by Shore AC, where he contributed to Shore AC's second place team finish. More details on that race at www.shoreac.org under the USATF40k tab.

The Greatest Race Ever

2007-10-15T22:20:00.000-04:00

As some people tell it, the greatest marathon ever was run on July 23, 1908. In that race, an unheralded American ran from Windsor Castle to the Olympic Stadium at Shepherd's Bush, London faster than all but one other runner. The runner who arrived at the stadium first, collapsed on the track several times, and was eventually assisted across the finish line by race officials. This Italian, named Dorando Pietri, was helped in order to prevent the American Olympic team from gathering another gold medal. The effort ensured Pietri's fate. Had he managed to get to his feet under his own power (most authorities doubt this would have been possible), he might have gotten there ahead of the American. Instead, two hours after being declared the winner, officials disqualified Pietri for receiving aid, and the American, Johnny Hayes was declared the winner.
Hayes' daughter, Doris Hayes Hale was a long-time friend of the Shore Athletic Club. Mrs. Hale gave her collection of her father's memorabilia to the Shore A.C. in her will. One of the real treasures from the collection, her father's Olympic gold medal is currently on display in New York. The National Jewelry Insitute has put together a exhibition of Olympic gold medals and other athlete memorabilia, which is on display at the Forbes Gallery through late December. Hayes' medal is the oldest in the exhibit.
We believe this is the first time the medal has been displayed to the general public. Hayes' medal has been shown occasionally to school children through the years. Next month represents the centennial of Hayes first victory in a major marathon, the Mercury A.C. Marathon. It was a race designated as 25 miles, and became the Yonkers Marathon. The Yonkers Marathon served for many years as the marathon national championship race, it also served as an Olympic selection race several times. Hayes' Olympic Marathon victory was the first race run at the now standard distance of 26 miles, 385 yards (42.195 km), and in an odd coincidence, Hayes wore number 26 in the race.
We hope that many club members and others will take advantage of the opportunity to visit this remarkable exhibit.

World Masters Track & Field Championships - Racewalks

2007-09-29T22:46:00.000-04:00

Shore AC's Panse Geer earned two W60 bronze medals at the World Masters Track & Field Championships in Riccione, Italy. Panse clocked a 29:58.6 in the 5000m racewalk and a 1:02:09 for the 10km racewalk. This followed her double gold medal effort (5000m racewalk and 10km road racewalk) in W60 at the US Masters Track & Field Championships, which was held in Orono, ME back in early August.
Bob Mimm also continued to churn out the miles in Riccione, finishing 5th M80 in the 10km event (1:17:49).

Second Annual Frank Budd Track and Field Meet

2007-07-19T07:39:00.000-04:00

The Second Annual Frank Budd Track and Field Meet
Saturday, July 28, 2007,
at the Frank Budd Track,
(Excellent Blue Rubberized All-Weather Track)
Asbury Park High School,
Asbury Park, New Jersey

The meet again honors Frank Budd, the distinguished Asbury Park High School and Villanova University alumnus, Olympian and World Record breaker who was named the Shore Area's outstanding athlete of the 20th century.

Registration opens at 8:00 AM.
First track event will be held at 9:30 AM.

Order of Track Events:
100-meter dash
1-mile run
400-meter run
800-meter run
200-meter dash
4x100 relay
4x400 relay

Field Events:
High Jump starts at 10:00 AM.
Long Jump starts at 11:00 AM.

COMPETITION WILL BE DIVIDED IN THESE DIVISIONS:
OPEN AND MASTERS 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-UP.
YOUTH 6-8, 9-11, 12-13, 14-17.

ENTRY FEES:
Open and Masters: $5 per person per event.
Youth: $3 per person per event.
Relays: $12 per team.

MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO:
WESTSIDE COMMUNITY CENTER/TRACK.
MAIL ADVANCE ENTRIES TO:
THE WESTSIDE COMMUNITY CENTER,
115 DEWITT AVENUE,
ASBURY PARK, NJ 07712. (Phone 732-775-5549.)

THE MEET IS STAGED BY WESTSIDE COMMUNITY CENTER IN COOPERATION WITH THE CITY OF ASBURY PARK, ASBURY PARK BOARD OF EDUCATION, SHORE ATHLETIC CLUB AND USA TRACK AND FIELD - N.J.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
call Mr. John Morton at (732) 361-7051 or
EMAIL MR. MORTON AT: goldenboynj@hotmail.com.

MEDALS TO 1-2-3 FINISHERS IN EACH AGE GROUP OF EACH EVENT.
COMPETITION IN EACH AGE GROUP OF EACH EVENT WILL BE STAGED BOYS/MEN FIRST, THEN GIRLS/WOMEN, YOUNGEST TO OLDEST.

Shore Athletic Club Takes Team Titles at Club Championships as 11 Meet Records Fall

2007-07-16T22:06:00.000-04:00

Monday, July 16, 2007 - press release from USATF

NEW YORK - The Shore Athletic Club of New Jersey swept the men's and women's team titles amid tough competition last weekend at the seventh annual USATF National Club Track & Field Championships at Icahn Stadium in New York City.
Both titles came down to the 4x400-meter relay, the last event of the competition, and both ended up being narrow victories for Shore over hometown favorite and defending men's team champion Executive Track Club (Metropolitan).
Led by Obra Hogans' victories in the 200m and 400m, Shore AC's men tallied 153 points, with Executive TC five points back with 147. VS Athletics (Southern California) scored in 16 of the 23 events to finish a strong third with 110 points. Greater Boston Track Club (New England), the 2002 men's champions, finished fourth with 55 points and Club Northwest from Washington scored 50 points to round out the top five.
Hogans also anchored the Shore AC 4x400m relay to a dramatic victory. His 20 individual points were the most scored by any male athlete during the two days of competition, earning him the Most Valuable Male Athlete award.
In the women's competition, Shore AC benefited from the 30 points scored by 46-year old Oneithea Lewis, outscoring Executive Track Club 123 points to 119. Also a national champion in masters competition, Lewis won the shot put, discus and hammer throw to lead her club.
"We ranged from distinguished Olympian to superb masters athletes to current collegians and high school athletes," said Shore AC club administrator Elliott Denman of the club's performance. "We had athletes as young as 14 and as experienced as 60 years of age. We competed as a family, and really were a family with two father-son combinations."
Nike Central Park TC finished third with 94 points. Greater Boston TC ended the day with 87 points to match their men in claiming fourth place and, Norfolk Real Deal (Virginia) was fifth with 76 points. Two-time NCAA indoor triple jump champion Yvette Lewis of Norfolk Real Deal was Most Valuable Female Athlete, scoring 37 points. She won the triple jump and 100 meters, took second in the 200, was fourth in the long jump and tied for fourth in the high jump.
More than 450 athletes from 67 clubs and 21 states competed in the two-day event. With entries for the meet at an all time high, 11 meet records were broken. Championship records established on the men's side included performances in the following events: 1500m (3:54.03, Robert Duncan - KC Smoke), 110m hurdles (13.70, Justin Lindsey - Shore AC), 400m hurdles (49.60, Adrian Findlay - Executive TC), High Jump (2.21 meters/7 feet 3 inches, Joe Kindred - Executive TC), Triple Jump (16.12m/52-10.75, Ryon Taylor - Nike Central Park TC), Sprint Medley Relay (1:29.29 , U.S. Elite International).
On the women's side, five championship records were established: 400m (51.94, Aliann Pompey - Shore AC), 800m (2:03.94, Neisha Bernard-Thomas - U.S. Elite International), 3000m Steeplechase (10:08.80, Dawn Cromer - Pacers /Brooks), Triple Jump (12.43m/40-9.50, Sherita Williams - Greater Boston TC), Sprint Medley Relay (1:29.29 , U.S. Elite International).
The top men's performance, based on the IAAF scoring tables, went to Adrian Findlay of Executive TC for winning the 400m Hurdles in 49.60. Aliann Pompey was awarded the top women's performance for winning the 400m in 51.94.For complete results from the USATF National Club Track & Field Championships, visit http://www.usatf.org/events/2007/USATFClubTFChampionships/

Shore AC 70-79 Set record in 4x800

2007-06-13T08:30:00.000-04:00

John Leonard,John MacDonald, Dick Hill, Mike McDonnell.
NJ International Track Meet, Holmdel HS, June 9,2007

International Visitor

2007-06-10T21:44:00.000-04:00

On Monday, English Author John Bryant visited New Jersey to take a look at the Shore Athletic Club's Johnny Hayes Collection. Mr. Bryant is researching a forthcoming book and is seen in this photograph commenting on Hayes' autograph book as club president Walter MacGowan looks on. The book contains autographs of many athletic greats of a century ago. Next year marks the centennial of Hayes' victory in the 1908 Olympic Marathon, comsidered a landmark race by many authorities on the sport.

NATIONAL 10KM RACEWALK TEAM CHAMPS

2007-06-08T19:37:00.000-04:00

On June 2, the Shore AC racewalk team took to the pavement of Niagara Falls for the National 10km Racewalk Championships for Senior men and women. In hot, humid conditions, the walkers faced eight loops of the 1250m course on Goat Island. Rich Luettchau walked an excellent 47:53 for third place to lead the Shore AC team to victory. Many walkers slowed in the second half, but Rich was strong the whole way through. John Soucheck contributed a 52:01 in 8th, 2nd M40-44 and Dave Talcott won the M45-49 in 55:30. Shore totaled 2:35:24 for the 3 man team. Pegasus from Michigan (2:44:43) edged out Niagara Walkers (2:45:07) for 2nd. Matt Boyles took the men's win in 42:48 with Olympian Teresa Vaill the women's champ.

Shore AC Masters 4x400 Gold

2007-05-01T14:24:00.000-04:00

Penn Relays, Friday April 27,2007. Shore AC Masters 50-59 4x400 wins Penn gold. Phil Bujalski,Tony Plaster, Harry Nolan, Rick Lapp. Shore AC Masters defeats some of the best 50 age relay teams in the East Coast.