The Newsletter Returns!
Here is the first newsletter from our new director of communications - Frank Georges
Results of the Annual Election Meeting
In brief, the new position of Apparel Director was approved. The board was re-elected - with two new faces - James Sullivan as Apparel Director and Frank Georges as Communication Director. The 2012 budget was approved.
All of the notes and details can be found here: 2012-01-30 Meeting Notes
Don't miss your chance to ride in style and comfort - apply now for the Boston Bus (don't get shut out - otherwise you'll be with the unwashed in a school bus)
Do it today!
During March we do a series of 4 or 5 training runs,
on the Boston Course, to get you ready for Boston. We bring you
(the runner) to course and home. We provide water stops along the
way.
You can get more
details here
If you already know you want to run click here to send Glenn mail
We need volunteers - if you can volunteer (driving runs, manning water stops) click here to send Glenn mail.
GLRR Kids Visit Santa
The GLRR kids had their 2011 Christmas Party - a great time was had by all
GLRR Rocks at Mill Cities
We ended up fifth overall in the club competition - we had to DQ one of our teams (missing a runner). Next year our goal is to finish in the top 3 (and get a club brick). In 2013 the goal is to take back the MCR trophy! After all it belongs to us.
Winter Track Starts Thursday Nov 10th at 7PM
By
popular demand - here are the September 2011 Club Meeting Notes
By popular demand - here are the August 2011 Club Meeting Notes
Marica Lemkin 5K
Due to Hurricane Irene the Marica Lemkin 5K was re-scheduled from Sunday (Aubust 28th) to Sunday November 20th - please support this race.
Summer/Fall Track Workouts Start August 4
Track workouts are Thursdays at Chelmsford HS - see track page for details
The first few workouts will start at 7P instead of the usual 6P to get cooler weather and avoid the Chelmsford Youth program using the track.
Youth Cross Country Workouts Start August 2
Youth XC workouts will be every Monday from 6-7P starting at Shedd Park. This is free to all Great Lowell kids. Workouts are for all abilities. Kids will be working toward competing in local XC races start at the end of August.
Youth Programs Updated for 2011
Spring track now until the end of June at Chelmsford HS 5 to 6PM on Thursdays
(right before adult track at 6)
Track Meet Schedule is now available
Check out the Hall of Fame Section
Lots of new pictures added on April 28, 2011
3rd Annual Greater Lowell Youth Track and Field Meet
Thank you to all the kids who participated - we hope you had a great time. You can find the results of the meet here: http://www.coolrunning.com/results/11/ma/Apr21_3rdAnn_set1.shtml
You can find pictures of the meet by clicking on the picture above.
Thank you to Phil Maia and the whole Lowell High School track coaching staff and the team - without whom this event would not be possible.
We look forward to next year's meet on Thursday April 19th
GLRR at the 2011 Boston Marathon
This year had 48 finishers (by glenn's count).
Click here is a list of all the known finishers.
Click on Matt's picture for Jimmy Shelton's before and after race day pictures.
2011 Annual Hall of Fame and Awards Dinner
Congratulations to our newest members of the hall of fame: Nancy Stronach, Jim Stronach and Tom Amiro
Also congrats to Male Runner of 2010 - Jason Bui, Female Runner - Kathy Burley, Volunteer - Paul Hadley and Race Director - Mark Coddaire.
And congrats to our scholarship athletes: Ashley Toland, Johannah Zachary, Ben Bourne and Padraic Donovan.
Click on the picture to see Jimmy Shelton's Pictures from the evening.
Below are a list of links to short videos of the slide shows shown at the dinner:
Slideshow 1 of 22:
2010 GLRR at the Boston Marathon [HQ]
Slideshow 2 of 22:
2010 GLRR at the Bedford 12K [HQ]
Slideshow 3 of 22:
2010 Berna's Great Legs [HQ]
Slideshow 4 of 22:
2010 Good Looking Road Runners [HQ]
Slideshow 5 of 22:
2010 GLRR at the Mile Marathon [HQ]
Slideshow 6 of 22:
2010 GLRR at the Stowe 8 Miler [HQ]
Slideshow 7 of 22:
2010 GLRR Family Cookout [HQ]
Slideshow 8 of 22:
2010 GLRR Youth Team [HQ]
Slideshow 9 of 22:
2010 GLRR at the GoodTimes 5K Series [HQ]
Slideshow 10 of 22:
2010 Baystate Memorial 5K [HQ]
Slideshow 11 of 22:
2010 GLRR at the Baystate Marathon [HQ]
Slideshow 12 of 22:
2010 GLRR at the Mill Cities Relay [HQ]
Slideshow 13 of 22:
2010 GLRR at the Cross Country Club National Championship [HQ]
Slideshow 14 of 22:
2011 GLRR Scholarship Athletes [HQ]
Slideshow 15 of 22:
2010 GLRR Male Runner of the Year - Jason Bui [HQ]
Slideshow 16 of 22:
2010 GLRR Female Runner of the Year Kathy Burley [HQ]
Slideshow 17 of 22:
2010 GLRR Race Director of the Year - Mark Coddaire [HQ]
Slideshow 18 of 22:
2010 GLRR Volunteer of the Year - Paul Hadley [HQ]
Slideshow 19 of 22:
2011 Hall of Fame Inductee - Nancy Stronach [HQ]
Slideshow 20 of 22:
2011 Hall of Fame Inductee - Jim Stronach [HQ]
Slideshow 21 of 22:
2011 Hall of Fame Inductee - Tom Amiro [HQ]
Slideshow 22 of 22:
2010 GLRR Hall of Fame - Homage to Our For Runners [HQ]
Running in the USATF-NE Grand Prix Races
As you know (or should know) members in good standing
(i.e., paid up) can run in the Grand Prix races for free. To do so
- please use this
web form to let us know you want to run.
If you're not a USATF member - well you should be - it's for the good of
the sport. Also in order to "score" in the race for the GLRR Race
Team you must be a USATF member. You can sign up for the USATF
here.
It is not required that you get a USATF membership - but it would be
appreciated.
2011 GLRR Board of Directors
At the January Club Meeting the existing board of directors was re-elected for 2011
President: Glenn Stewart
Vice-President: Jessica Costa
Treasurer: Jason Bui
Secretary: Paula Cannela & Scott Casper
Business Director: John Morrison
Communications Director: Maureen Garvey & Andrew Biancheri
Membership Director: Mike Sheehan
Race Team Director: John Barbour
Social Director: Gerard Ottaviano
Youth Development Director: Patrick Sheridan
If you are renewing your membership - or joining on-line- please use this link:
http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1926960
Club National and Junior Olympics Championships
The grownups went to Charlotte for the Club National XC Championship.
The kids went to Hover Alabama for the Junior Olympics National XC
Championship.
L to R (front): Glenn Stewart, McKenzie, Lilly, Alisa, Devyn, Liane
Pancoast
(back): Sue Maslowski, Jim Stronach, John Barbour, Keith O'Brien, Kathy
Burley, Peter LaGoy, Mark Reeder, Tom Offenbacher, (youth coach) Noelle
Horelik
The Bantam Girls (10 and under) were 8th in the nation! - Congrats!
Senior Ladies were 2nd!
Mill Cities Relay
Two bricks for us...
Vet Express took the third place brick in the vets division - l or r: Steve Kanarcus, Nick Kanaracus, Tom Amiro, Don Gatton, Dan Dorazio
First place brick for the Blast from the Past in coed ancients
Here is Jonathan MacKenzie powering through the long leg - we was joined by Hazel Palmer and George Bisson
GLRR HOF Member Will Mason has lost his five year battle with Cancer
Will was inducted into the GLRR Hall of Fame in in the first year of the Hall. One of only five people to be so honored.
There will be a celebration of Will’s life on Saturday Dec 11th from 11:00 – 1:00 at the Scargo Café in Dennis on the Cape.
Here is a link to the Boston Globe Obituary
December is Membership Renewal Time
You can renew on-line or you can print and submit a PDF application
Thanks for supporting GLRR
GLRR Kids Christmas Party
On Sunday Dec5th we had the largest Kids Christmas Party in many years. A great time was had by all!
2010 Mill Cities Relay
Great Job Everyone!
We took home two bricks: Vet's Express - 3rd place in Male Veterans and Blast from the Past - 1st in Coed Ancients.
The cub scored 48 points with the Great Looking Road Runners amassing the most points (13) for 4th in coed open (barely missing a brick - by 75s). The 48 points placed us 7th in the club competition.
Help us redesign the GLRR Website - tell us what is most important to you - click here
Saturday September 11th 9AM Stoneham 5K Remembering Phil Riley
Please make an effort to attend this race and honor the memory of our good friend Phil
Phil Riley Memorial Patches
We are offering these patches in remembrance of our friend Phil Riley. The patches have an iron-on backing. The patches are $5 each and all proceeds will be donated to the Phil Riley Scholarship Fund (we estimate that we will raise approximately $3 per patch).
We have set up a PayPal account to handle collections. We'll send out patches (free) to all who order every 2 weeks or less.
You can also donate to the Philip F. Riley Student Runner Athlete Scholarship Fund. All funds we collect will be forwarded to the scholarship fund at Enterprise Bank and Trust (please note: PayPal charges us %6)Or you can make your payment directly to:
Philip F. Riley Memorial Scholarship
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Office of Advancement
One University Avenue
Lowell, MA 01854
Now accepting donations to the Diane Geehan Youth Running Fund (please note: PayPal charges us %6).
Or you can make your donations directly:
Diane Geehan Youth Running Fund
c/o GLRR
PO Box 1314
Lowell, MA 01852
Another camp week available - Aug 16-20
Cross Country Workouts start Monday Aug 2nd at 6PM - first two (at least) will be at Shedd Park - these are FREE! Click here for details
FREE fall cross country meets - see youth page for details
Fall Track start August 5 at Chelmsford HS
The workout starts at 6PM - please come early and complete your warm-up before 6
The Greening of the Bedford 12K
A great day was had by all the GLRR runners at the Bedford 12K Grand Prix race. We even got interviewed for the local cable station - I'll post it when it becomes available.
For now - read Jason's always entertaining BLOG.
Run Only One Mile and do a marathon!?!
Bizarre but true - you can run just one mile and help GLRR finish a marathon. The event is the -
6th Annual Club Challenge Cup Marathon
Relay
June 12th, 8AM
Tufts University Track
A team of at least 24 runners each run one mile on a track to complete a marathon. The team must have at least 10 women -so ladies we need your help here.
Chip Mann (cw3chip@yahoo.com) is our team captain and he is eager to hear from you all - especially you ladies! So don't disappoint him.
Cawley Stadium, Lowell MA
The meet was a great success! We had nearly 200 kids. It was a bit overwhelming - but everyone was enthusiastic and made it work! We thank the kids for that.
We would like to thank the Lowell HS Track Team for their help again this year.
Results of the 114th Boston Marathon!
Click here to see a list of GLRR runners in the race some with picturtes
Annual Hall of Fame, Awards and Reunion Dinner
I hope you were able to celebrate with us - but in case you didn't - or in case you want to see the slideshow again - click here
The final segment of the slideshow is a tribute to Diane Geehan, Larry Olsen and Phil Riley - this segment can be downloaded separately.
As soon as I have them - I'll post links to the picture from the evening.
Phil Riley Passes Away at the Age of
58
April 11, 8:00AM
Long time club member, stalwart of the racing team for more than two decades and Hall of Fame member, Phil Riley suffered a heart attack a week ago this past Friday. Yesterday morning (Saturday, April 10th) he passed away. Phil . lost consciousness following the heart attack and never regained it. Phil was 58.
We’ve lost a true competitor in our sport – but more than that – a great person. For those who visited Phil in the hospital during this last week or if you have visited the Friends of Phil Riley Facebook group, you got a glimpse into the profound impact Phil had on his students. A passionate runner, Phil was an even more passionate teacher. And as much as we miss him, his students miss him even more.
Get Green!
The new uniforms are now available on-line
We had to overcome a few technical difficulties. But we've got it now. We were unable to implement the discount code - so you folks are on the honor system... every paid up club member is entitled to a $10 singlet - until April 1st (originally it was March 15th - but we took too long).
You can also go to Marx and get your singlet in person - for $10 until April 1st.
After April 1st - the singlets will be $25 for existing members. New members will have the option to get a singlet for $10 (when they join with us).
Also available on-line are shorts (mid thigh and 1/2 split) in green or (the more racy) yellow. You can also contact Marx to special order jackets and warm-up pants.
And to answer the MOST frequently asked question: How to the sizes run? The answer is bit small.
In Memory of Pat Fudge
Faithful followers will recall that last year David Fudge honored the memory of his mother Pat Fudge with the Purple Stride 5K Run in St Pete, FL to fight Pancreatic Cancer. You will also recall that Sally and Bobby Hansford went down to compete.
If you don't recall - Pat was the better half of Ben and Pat Fudge the long time first family of Merrimack Valley running - until they retired to sunny Florida.
Sally, Bobby and some other members are headed down for this year's race on May 22. Now we know most of you can't go - but you can make a donation to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network.
Here is the event web-site where you can also make donations- click here
Congrats to our Jones 10 Miler Runners
The old men were second - led by GLRR Hall of Famer John Barbour (59:18, 3rd Senior), Peter Lagoy and Bill Dixon (who dominated the veterans division yet again!)
New GLRR Board of Directors
Photo by Jimmy Shelton (the official photographer of the
Greater Lowell Road Runners :-)
Back Row (left to right): Secretaries Scott Casper and Paula Canela,
Business Dir John Morrison, Vice-Presidnet Jessica Costa, Social Dir
Gerard Ottaviano;
Front (left to right): Treasurer Jason Bui, President Glenn Stewart;
Not shown: Membership Dir Michael Sheehan, Youth Dev Pat Sheridan, Race
Team John Barbour, Communication Directors Moe Garvey and Andrew
Biancheri, and Coach Jim Stronach
Say Hello to the New Boss - Same as the Old Boss
We held elections on Monday Feb 22. Some major changes at the top. We have a new VP (Jessica), Treasurer (Jason) and Secretary (Paula & Scott)! We also have new folks in communications (Moe and Andrew). The folks that used to hold these positions are still around and will help the new folks get rolling. This could be a very interesting year for GLRR.
See the whole list of officers (with links to email them your ideas) in the about us page.
Boston Training Runs
Saturdays 7:45AM at behind Dunkin' Donuts at Drumhill
March 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th
Four weeks of runs, progressively longer on the Boston Course. These runs feature running "Heartbreak" (so yours won't)
click here for full details and maps
Don't miss your chance to ride in style and comfort - apply now for the Boston Bus (don't get shut out the those slugs who didn't get in their Boston Apps in time).
Do it today!
Return to Green
By a vote of 59 to 8 the club has elected to invest in new GREEN singlets. You can see the front of the new singlet in the XC Nationals team photo.
The singlets, and matching apparel, will be made available through Marx Running and Fitness. You will have the option of buying at the store or on-line (you pay shipping and handling). Until March 15th paid up members of GLRR will be able to purchase the new singlet for $10. To take advantage of this deal you will need to email Glenn. When the singlets are available, you will be emailed a discount code to use at Marx.
GLRR Senior Men Take 3rd
at USATF XC Nationals
John Barbour 1st 55-59 and 2nd overall - age graded; Bill
Dixon 1st 60-64 (3rd year in a row); Mark Reeder 2nd 50-54
(note the team wore prototype green singlets - more on this to come)
Hopedale cross country coach Larry Olsen dies
Many of us knew and competed with Larry Legend. He was a fixture on the running scene that will be sorely missed
Great article from Running Times on Larry.
Congrats to all! and thank you to all our volunteers!!!
Youth Track & Field Meet
Sunday January 10
At the Reggie Lewis Track in Boston
For kids ages 5 to 16
Free for all kids in the GLRR area
If you participate - you will get uniform and a membership in GLRR (if
you don't already have those things).
Free admission to GLRR Winter Track (to get ready).
Winter Track
its back!
(thanks Jim)
Selected Wednesdays Dec 2 to Mar 9
Annual GLRR Kids Christmas Party
Sunday December 13 from
approximately 2:15 to 4:45pm
John J. Janas Memorial Skating Rink
382 Douglas Rd, Lowell, MA 01852
What to bring: Skates (though rental is
included) and a gift for your child, wrapped with the child's name on it
Schedule of events: Skate from 2:30 to 3:45 during public skate, then pizza and goodies with Santa in the Party room until 4:45
Please RSVP to Michele Sedler - michelesed@gmail.com
Greater Lowell Kids at Junior Olympics XC Meet
Congrats to all the kids - who ran well and did us proud:
In the 3K Bantam Boys (10 and under):
Cameron Murphy 18:29
In the 3K Midget Girls (11, 12):
Eleanor Callery 15:55
Emily Callery 17:34
In the 3K Midget Boys (11, 12):
Kevin Murphy 12:53
Conor Blair 14:02
Zack Casper 16:23
Alex Froment 16:35
In the 4K Youth Boys (13, 14)
Jack Newcomb 20:39
BTW - You can also follow the kids on Facebook in Greater Lowell Road Runners Youth Development
On a sad note - I got a call today (Sunday Nov 15) that Jimmy Shelton's Mom passed away this morning. Our thoughts and condolences are with Jimmy and Andrea.
Thank You to All Our Baystate Volunteers - You Shined On a Tough Day!!
Join Us on Nov 18th at the appreciation party so we can thank you in person.
2010 Memberships
It's that time of year again - GLRR membersips are on a calendar year basis - so most likely your membership will expire on New Year's Day - get ahead of the curve and renew (or join) today.
Join or Renew on-line
click here
click here
for a printable PDF form
Our Friend Diane Geehan
It
is with sadness that I pass along the news that our friend Diane Geehan
passed away last night (Sept 20).
As you already know Diane battled her lung cancer for the last 12 plus months. She brought to the battle her characteristic toughness and competitiveness. I was going to write that she “lost” her battle – but that would not be the truth. She didn’t lose – rather she completed her latest marathon. She was realistic throughout the effort – but just as she did in her races – she gave her maximum effort. In that she brought honor and dignity to this, the last event of her life.
Clearly it is we who lose today. We have lost a dear friend and we are diminished for it.
Peter Lambert forwarded me this quote from singer John Mayer: “We are supposed to lose our friends to time, at an age when we’re ready to agree to the terms of having lived a long life”. I think it captures a feeling we all share at this time.
There will be a wake on Wednesday (Sept 23) from 7 to 9 and again on Thursday from 4 to 8 at the Dello Russo Funeral Home in Medford. The funeral will be at 11AM on Friday (Sept 25) at St Francis Church in Medford.
The Dello Russo Funeral Home is at 306 Main Street, Medford. St Francis Church is at 441 Fellsway West, Medford. Directions can be found on the web sites.
Diane asked that in lieu of flowers, you make a donation to our club youth running programs. In that regard we have setup a new fund within the club. It is the “Diane Geehan Youth Running Fund”.
If you wish to make a donation, please make your check payable to “Diane Geehan Youth Running Fund” and send it to:
Diane Geehan Youth
Running Fund
c/o Greater Lowell Road Runners
PO Box 1314
Lowell, MA
01852-1314
I would like to pass along this last message from Diane - she had it included in her funeral missive - and it reminds us once again what wonderful person Diane was:
"I will always remember the care, the compassion and the gentle touch that everyone has given me. As I take this journey I carry your spirit with me. Remember it's not a job it is your mission to care. You made me a better person and I love you all!" - Di
2009 Summer Youth Development and Camps
click the picture for pictures
Our youngest GLRR Volunteer - Christopher - age 3 & 1/2
Getting the signage ready for the Berna's Great Legs 5K
In Memory of Pat Fudge
Purple Stride 5K Run in St Pete, FL to fight
Pancreatic Cancer
David Fudge will be competing in honor of his mother. Also Sally and Bobby Hansford will be going down to complete.
If you wish to make a donation please click here
Hall of Fame, Awards and Reunion Dinner Recap
2nd Annual Spring Youth Track Meet
We had 71 kids participate!
We are deeply indebted to the Lowell High School Track Team and Coaches for hosting this event.
Race Team News is now available 24-7 via John Barbour's new blog
See the Race Team News button on the right or
click here
2009 Annual Meeting Results
GLRR Elections - Results
How to find race pictures
Glenn's helpful tips
GLRR is proud to invest in development of greater Lowell youth runners
Group Runs - you want 'em - we got 'em
Every Saturday at 8AM and usually on Sunday's
This Saturday - July 28, due to the Folk Festival, we will meet at the Boathouse on the Boulevard (click here for directions)
Also - we've started a blog of the group runs - this should give you an idea of what the runs are like (click here)
Do you know about the USATF route mapping web site??
This is the SW we now use to map courses and group runs -
very handy - check it out