Mid-Hudson Road Runners Club: News

Women's Run Parking on Van Wyck Lane Results in Towing!

There is limited parking on Van Wyck Lane Rail Trail parking lot. The East Fishkill Police has notified us that any cars parked in other than the rail trail parking lot (on roads or in commercial parking lots) will be TOWED.

We DO have permission for overflow parking in the Fishkill Plains Elementary School lot, which is .4 mile from the race start. Please car pool if you can or park at the elementary school.

Here is a link to the map showing Fishkill Plains School and Van Wyck Lane: http://g.co/maps/39zph

Note: because of the great turnout, we will start the 10K race at 8:00 am and the 5K race at 8:10 am. Both races will head north. The 5K turnaround is at Diddell Road, with a wide U-turn for runners. The 10K runners cross Diddell Road and continue north to the cones and people with flags waving the turnaround.There will be volunteers at both turnarounds.

Please do not switch races or you will not be scored properly.

Directions to Women's Run

Here are directions to the Women's Run from Route 84 and the Taconic. There are links to Google Maps if you come from a different direction:

Route 84 West to Taconic Parkway North
Taconic Parkway North to Exit NY 52-West
Turn left on NY-52 and go about 1 mile
Turn right on NY 376 North and go about 2 miles (you will be following Rt 376 for the next few turns, but it curves through the busy metropolis of Hopewell Junction)
At the light in Hopewell, make a right to stay on Route 376N (it may also say Route 82N)
In ¼ mile, make a left at the light to stay on Route 376N – there is a really sharp curve on the road about ½ mile past the light. Follow 376 North for about 2 miles.
You will come to a light that looks like a T in the road with Van Wyck Middle School directly ahead. Make a left to stay on Route 376 North.
Go .4 mile to the light, make a left on Lake Walton Road.
After .2 mile, make first right onto VanWyck Lane. Parking lot for rail trail will be on your left.

Here is the link to Google Maps: http://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=Brewster,+NY&daddr=Van+Wyck+Ln&hl=en&ll=41.594777,-73.828726&spn=0.040311,0.040169&sll=41.596702,-73.834391&sspn=0.038191,0.064974&geocode=FUSsdwIdULGc-ykj3VJtfk3diTGzAzUxO70low%3BFf3XegId0lSZ-w&mra=dme&mrsp=1&sz=14&t=m&z=14

http://g.co/maps/df82a

Women's Run Shopping Cart PreRegistration Ends May 17

This is the first year MHRRC has had a Women's Run and it will be on the new Dutchess County Rail Trail.

Shopping cart registration ends Thursday, May 17. Race starts early, at 8:00 am, on Saturday, May 19. Sign up now and save some $$$ over race day registration

Wa Wa Wally Waddle Races A Great Success!

There were 173 finishers in the 5K and 21 finishers in the kids one mile fun run. It was a sunny and even hot day with enthusiastic runners and great volunteer support. It was especially great to see all the Marathon Project youth participating in this race.

Results are posted on this site in Race Results>>2007-Current Results. Photos by Bob Kopac are in Race Results>>Race Photo Albums.

Many thanks to race director Josh Perks and his wife Lisa Perks for putting on such a well-organized race. It was wonderful to see Steve and Marlene Perks back in the Hudson Valley and the familiy help to pull this off is extraordinary.

Many thanks to all the volunteers and sponsors - this all benefits the great cause of Camp Segowa to send kids to camp.

A full race write up including video of all the finishers of the 5k is available at www.wallywaddle.org

Volunteers Needed for May 19 Women's Run

The first annual MHRRC Women's Run will be held on May 19 on the Dutchess County Rail Trail (start and finish at parking lot off Van Wyck Road).

Race director Deb Dyle is looking for volunteers. Contact her at debston@optonline.net. All you men: come out and support the women! We could really use your help on this because registrations keep coming in and we hope it will be a popular event.

Special prizes to new runners - this is a race to support all the women runners out there, many of whom have never run before and many who have run many of our races without award recognition. See you there!

Marathon Project at Sean's Run

The Marathon Project youth went to Chatham, NY this past Sunday to run in Sean's Run. They also participated in the Battle of the Belts - a contest to emphasize the use of safety belts.

Photos by Bob Kopac are in Race Results>>Race Photo Albums.

Miles of Hope Thanks Volunteers, Vendors and Supporters

It takes much effort on the part of many dedicated volunteers, vendors, and contributors to result in a successful Miles of Hope race. Many thanks to all of these who devoted so much energy and time to making this event a success. We appreciate your support of local families touched by breast cancer.

Volunteers:

Laurissa Agosta (5K Committee)
Nicole Alger and the Marathon Project
Chip Blue
Claude Bodley
Amber Campanaro
Marisa Campilii
Alison Christenson (5K Committee)
Kyra Christenson
Mark Christenson
Civil Air Patrol – Dutchess County Cadet Squadron (Capt. Diane Colson)
Denise Dansereau –Girl Scout Troop #421
Brandon Decker
George Decker
Nicole Decker
Paige Decker
Pat DeHaven
Louise DiPalermo—Girl Scout Troop #10463
Paul Dubetski
Deidre Dwy
Jay Fage
Dave Fernekes
Maureen Fink
Anona Giam
Chris Giam
Bryce Gioia
Conni Grace
Connie Haven
Christine Honig
Sue Hughes
Christian Keenan
Ellen Kelly
Lydia Kiewra
Kyle Kirchoff
Bob Kopac (5K Committee)
Lynne Kopac (5K Committee)
Connor Kyle
Nancy Leggett
Lucas Lehmkuhl
Courtney Lilley
Sarah Long (5K committee)
Pete Ludlow
Lisa Luse
Amy Maher
Roberta Mansfield
Wayne McDaniel
Jessica Meyen
Millbrook High School National Honor Society (Bill Blaney, Advisor)
Amy Munoz
Audrey Ouimet
Renee Pabst
Ariana Peterman
Grace Peterman—Girl Scout Troop
Maureen Peters
Roni Peterson
Maureen Peters
Debbie Pierantozzi (5K Committee)
Mike Pierantozzi
Bernadette Pikul
Mary Ritter
Sarah Ritter
Allan Scherr (5K committee)
Linda Scherr
Deborah Schwartz
Heidi Selteneck (5K Committee)
Tina Stakas
Andra Strudler (5K Committee)
Joe Tarquinio
Joyce Tompkins
Vince Veltre
Ann Viglotti
Dianne Weber
Marissa Williams
Chris Wimmers
Christine Wimmers
Courtney Wimmers

Additional Thanks to:

Linda Mosher & Heidi Selteneck – special survivors cakes
Ariana Peterman – National Anthem singer
Terry Wood – Terry Wood Handcrafted Jewelry – handmade necklace/earrings set for raffle and another set for survivors-only raffle
Doug from Bikeway – donated gift certificates for raffle
Starbucks, Arlington Store - coffee
Millbrook Deli & Tuccillo Family - bagels
Stewart's, Millbrook store – ice cream
Hannaford, Lagrangeville store – water, napkins, cups
Stop & Shop, Poughkeepsie Plaza store – pink carnations for survivors
Rick Waters & Family – 20 x 40 tent
Karen Tremaine – handmade bracelet for raffle
Deanna Mancuso - Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue – pony rides
Adam's Fairacre Farms - fruit
Mark Bolger – 97.7 FM
Millbrook Middle School Art Club (Jillian Cafarchio, Advisor) – decorated survivors vases
Meredith Nohai – donated survivors vases
Chelsea Harris – Salon 52 – donated gift certificates for raffle
Andra Strudler – ice cream cones & bagel spreads

Vendors:

Half Moon Yoga Barn – Nancy Causey
DeTullio Chiropractic – Dr. Joe DeTullio
Miche Bags – Kelle Farinacci
Mary Kay Cosmetics – Katie Fegan
Tupperware – Melissa Foote
Thirty-One Gifts – Melissa Foote
Maternal Massage Fitness – Heather Kading
Pampered Chef – Debbie Kruer
Amanda Munro Hairstylists/Make-Up Artists – Amanda Munro & Amy Maher
Scentsy – Torinda Ruiz
Premier Jewelry – Nicole Vilardi
Team in Training – Bernadette Wiggin & Londina Cruz

Sponsors:

Mid Hudson Medical Group
ABC Corporate Awards – Signs & Printing
Assogna Endodontics Specialty Group
Bose Pro Audio provided by Fireside BBQ & Grill
Jeffrey Feldman, Attorney-at-Law
Greenbaum Optometry
House of Nutrition
Hudson Valley Perinatal Consulting Services (Dr. Keith Lescale)
Bob & Lynne Kopac
Mid-Hudson Road Runners Club
Nails Ooh La La
Pulse Cycling and Fitness
River City Abstract, LLC
Road ID
Allan & Linda Scherr
The Tuccillo Family

Survivors Honored at Miles of Hope

Miles of Hope supports families touched by breast cancer. At the race, survivors are honored in various ways.

This photo shows the survivors. The parentheses shows the number of years cancer free for each survivor. If there is "Honoree" following a name, than that person is one of three honorees at this year's 2012 MOH 5K.

Top Row (left to right):

Connie Haven (10), Rebecca Withers (3), Laura McKenna (3), Deb Fox (11), Diane White (1), JoAnn Dourdis (15) HONOREE, Maria Lee (8), Annie Rowe (1), Sandra Gentile (2), Nidia Santana (12), Donna Milano (4), Dana Effron (17)

Middle Row (left to right):

Carla Bailey (1), Mary Ritter (1) HONOREE, Bernadette Pikul (3), Joan Matheis (7 months), Donna Santini (9) HONOREE, Lynne Kopac (9)

Bottom Row (left to right):

Samantha Scotti (1), Keri Sisson (1).

Photo by Deb Pierantozzi. For questions, contact Bob Kopac at bobkopac@yahoo.com or (845) 656-9511.

Thank you from Lori Cassia-Decker for Miles of Hope

This is from Miles of Hope Race Director Lori Cassia-Decker:

I would like to send a special thank you to the
MHRRC, my committee, volunteers and all the runner's that participated in this
years Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation Walk/Run. You had helped raise
close to $20,000 for all the women and their families in our community that
have been affected by breast cancer. It is with sincere appreciation from
my heart, that I thank you.

Lori Cassia-Decker

2012 Miles of Hope A Great Success!

There were 363 finishers in the 5K and 46 finishers in the kids fun run. Results are published to Race Resuls>>2007-Current Results. Photo links should be available on Monday, April 30 from MHRRC photographer Bob Kopac.

MHRRC wants to thank all the participants, volunteers and sponsors for a great day in Tymor Park. Special thanks to Race Director Lori Cassia-Decker, who has worked tirelessly to make this day possible.

2 weeks until the Wa Wa Wally Waddle

Returning for its third year, the Wally Waddle is fast becoming a local favorite for both its location and its awards. The Wally Waddle will be held on May 13th at Vassar Farms in Poughkeepsie, NY and is run primarily on a gently rolling dirt road. In keeping with Waddle tradition instead of medals, ribbons or trophies overall and age group 5k winners will be awarded fresh baked pies. There will also be a free pie raffle after the award ceremony with your bib number serving as your raffle number.

In addition to the 5k race, there will also be 2 free kids’ races. A 1 mile for kids 13 and younger and a 100 yard dash for kids 9 and younger which will be held 30 minutes before the start of the 5k. Last year we had over 30 kids participate in the 2 races and hope to grow that even more this year.

All of the money raised by the Waddle goes toward providing scholarships for local children to attend Camp Wa Wa Segowea. Last summer 6 area children were able to attend camp Segowea who would not otherwise been able to because of your support.

Please come out on Sunday May 13th to support the Waddle and Camp Segowea. You can run on a scenic course, compete for pies, and know you’re helping give a local child the life-changing opportunity to attend summer camp.

Please visit the Wa Wa Wally Waddle Website for more information

To register download a race flier or use the shopping cart to register online

Roy C. Ketcham 5K and Kids Mile

This race is not a MHRRC race, but many of our members participate as RCK graduates and it is scored by Vince Veltre. Results are published to Race Results>>2007 - Current Results.

This from race director Bob Stockslager:

The weather held out for us and we had another excellent turnout with over 200 registrations for the 5K (188 finishers) and 18 for the kids mile. Participants (alumni, etc.) cam from as far away as Florida, Colorado, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and across New York State.

RCK seniors Gabby Cucci and Ryan Tancin too 1st place overall in the female and male divisions. Local runners Connie Seigh and Mike Chow took second in each division and first in their age groups.

Once again, we thank New Hackensack Fire Department and State Police for their helpf with traffic control. We also thank Vince Veltre, former RCK runner, for race results.

Call Bob at 297-3766 if you have questions.

Page of website not working

We are sorry that the page used to see everyone registered for a race is not working right now, especially with the big Miles of Hope race coming up on Saturday.

If you go to Upcoming Races>>Race Registrants, you will get an ugly error message. Rest assured, the data for MOH race is fine - we check it every day. Deborah will be working on this problem, but probably not until next week.

Thank you for your patience. See you at Miles of Hope.

Miles of Hope Shopping Cart Registration Ends April 26

The Miles of Hope race on April 28 starts off the spring racing season. It is always a fun, family race with activities for people of all ages and it supports a great cause: families touched by breast cancer in the Hudson Valley.

Shopping cart registration for Miles of Hope ends Friday, April 26. Register early and avoid the rush on race day - and save some $$$ on your registration fees.

Note that this year, the kids race starts first, before the 5K.

See you there!

Use the shopping cart to sign up for MHRRC track practices

MHRRC track practices are free (although we hope you are a MHRRC member). Use the shopping cart to sign up - you only need to sign up once for the entire season.

When you sign up, we have your email address for track practice notices and you have signed the waiver. When your shopping cart balance is $0, you will NOT be asked for a credit card. Be sure to click "Submit" on the shopping cart page so our database will be updated. You will receive an email confirmation and be directed to a "thank you for your order" page when everything processes.

Track practices are Tuesday nights beginning at 6:00 pm at Union Vale Middle School track. They start April 17 - but don't miss the April 10 club meeting for orientation and discussion by Wayne McDaniel.

See you there!

Time for Track Practices!

Track practices are about to begin, April 17, at Union Vale Middle School Track. Come to the club meeting on TUESDAY, April 10 for a discussion on the hows and whys of track practices by Wayne McDaniel.

If you want to improve your speed for racing, if you want to get in terrific shape, if you want to work out and talk with other runners, this is the place for you.

These FREE sessions are led by Wayne McDaniel and Conni Grace, who somehow manage to challenge runners of all levels on the track. Come to the MHRRC meeting on April 10 to learn all the theory and why you do what you do on the track - then follow-up with the Tuesday night workouts at Union Vale Middle School.

Please sign up through the MHRRC shopping cart so we have your email address and you have signed the waiver.

On this web site, see Training>>Coaches Corner, Training>>Daniels' Pacing, and Training>>Training Tips for more information about past track practices.

Erichson memorial Runs

On Sunday, March 11,2012 the 33rd edition of the Ed Erichson Memorial Runs took place at LaGrange Town Hall. Yes, 33rd edition! It doesn't seem possible. The race began as the Inaugural Run, the first race ever put on by MHRRC at Dutchess Community College. It was changed to the Ed Erichson Memorial Run after the death of Ed Erichson, one of the "founding fathers", in a car accident, and was moved to LaGrange Town Hall in the mid 90s.

Enough background. This year we had a great day, weather-wise, ( a little breezy, but it's March) and a really nice turn out of runners!. 74 finishers in the 5 mile, and 57 in the 10 mile.

As usual, nothing could be done without our wonderful and faithful volunteers. Vince Veltre and son Brian did a flawless job of timing and scoring. Barbara Heiles, Eileen Sylvia, Wendy Mauro and Vinnie Grega handled registration, with Arthur Heiles handing out T-shirts. (Arthur and his mom, Barbara, then went to the water stop). Traffic control was handled by Paul Fitzpatrick, Eileen (after registration), Conni Grace and Wayne McDaniel, Bill Hughes, and Lynn and Bob Kopac, (with camera in Bob's case). Sherm Colton and Keith Axlerod slowed traffic and protected runners at the finish.

I truly appreciate all who came out to help, and of course all who ran. Chris Collins and Claudia Nero won the 5 mile race and Luke Shane and Melissa Guckian won the 10 mile race.

Thank you all.

Linda Stow

Don't Forget!

Just a reminder...daylight savings time starts this Sunday...yes the same day as the Erichson run. So, just remember to set your clock ahead 1 hour and don't miss the start of the race. Also, if anyone would like to volunteer, please e-mail me.

Thanks,

Linda Stow

Ed Erichson Shopping Cart Registration Ends Friday, March 9

The Ed Erichson Races from LaGrange Town Hall are this Sunday, March 11. These are a great way to start off the running season.

5 mile race starts at 9:00 am
10 mile race starts at 9:15 am.

Register through the shopping cart by Friday, March 9. While you can still register on race day, it will cost you at least $5 more and you have to wait in lines. Help our volunteers and register early through the shopping cart.

See you there!

New May 5 Race in Mohonk by Shawangunk Runners

We got this from Steve Schallenkamp:

If you like the Paltz Point Run put on by Mohonk Preserve or if you like the races put on by the Shawangunk Runners you will want to check out this new race being organized by both groups.

It's called the Bridge 2 Bridge Run. It will be a 5 mile race/run on May 5, 2012.

It will be run on the carriage trails of the Mohonk Preserve making the footing easier then Paltz Point. It will not be as hilly.

Last summer the Preserve put in a new bridge at the Cedar crossing of Mountain Road. Part of the reason for this race is to help raise funds for a second bridge at the Bonticou crossing of Mountain Road. With these two bridges runners, hikers and horse people will not have to cross the paved road. It will return the trail network to more like it was at the turn of the 20th century.

Like Paltz Point, thjs race will have a participant cap of 300 runners. Below is a link that will tell you more about the race and also a registration page :) Steve S

http://mohonkpreserve.org/index.php?b2brun