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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 Student Runner Athlete Scholarship Fund
c/o Enterprise Bank and Trust
222 Merrimack St
Lowell, MA 01852
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