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TRRC Water Schedule - No assigned water
Hello, Here is the upcoming water schedule. *No one has water responsibility for this Sat*. If you want to do the water this Saturday, please "reply to all". You can sign up by sending an email to water@runner.org or by responding to this message. ...
"Hooked on Running" Scholarship essays now being accepted
Taconic Road Runners Club believes that young people who are involved in the sport of running experience a healthy lifestyle and a high level of energy and self-confidence. In the spirit of a healthy race, graduating seniors from the Northern Westchester and Putnam area are invited to apply for a $1,000 scholarship. Four scholarships will be awarded.
Club Meeting March 14, 2012 7pm
Come to the team meeting on Wednesday March 14, 2012, 2011 at 7:00pm. What's in it for you? You're going to have a great time! There's plenty of food and drink, and there are tons of runners. Talking about running. And politics. And the pre-Christia...
TRRC Water Schedule
Hello, Here is the upcoming water schedule. Deb W has water responsibility for this Sat. You can sign up by sending an email to water@runner.org or by responding to this message. Recommended water quantities can be found below. thanks, Jan 28 Deb ...
Vote for our Award Winners
The nominations are in, and it's time to vote for the winners. Please go ahead and make your decisions below. Then come join us on January 29th for the awards dinner. See you there and good luck all!
TRRC Water - No assigned water this weekend
Due to expected inclement weather, there will be no assigned water responsibility for this Sat morning (1/21).
TRRC Water Schedule
Hello, Here is the upcoming water schedule. Deb W has water responsibility for this Sat. You can sign up by sending an email to water@runner.org or by responding to this message. Recommended water quantities can be found below. thanks, Jan 21 Deb ...
TRRC Water Schedule
Hello, Here is the upcoming water schedule. Gregg S has water responsibility for this Sat. You can sign up by sending an email to water@runner.org or by responding to this message. Recommended water quantities can be found below. thanks, Jan 14 Gr...
TRRC Water Schedule
> > Hello, >>> Here is the upcoming water schedule. Ted P has water responsibility for >>> this Sat. You can sign up by sending an email to water@runner.org or >>> by responding to this message. Recommended water quantities can be found >>> below. ...
Vote for our Award Winners
Power to the people! The people of the club that is! We're now accepting nominations for our annual award winners; please take a minute or two, and select who you'd like to see nominated in each category. We'll leave the nominations open until...
Annual Awards Banquet January 29th 5pm
Have you voted yet for our awards winners? No? Go ahead and vote! After a great year of running and racing, it's great to reflect on our efforts as individuals and as a team. And to eat great food, drink great drinks, and enjoy some laughs. ...
TRRC Water Schedule
> > Hello, >> Here is the upcoming water schedule. Joe P has water responsibility for >> this Sat. You can sign up by sending an email to water@runner.org or by >> responding to this message. Recommended water quantities can be found >> below. >> t...
TRRC Water Schedule
> > Hello, > Here is the upcoming water schedule. Paul M has water responsibility for > this Sat. You can sign up by sending an email to water@runner.org or by > responding to this message. Recommended water quantities can be found > below. > thanks...
TRRC Water Schedule
> > Hello, > Here is the upcoming water schedule. Greg C has water responsibility for > this Sat. You can sign up by sending an email to water@runner.org or by > responding to this message. Recommended water quantities can be found > below. > thanks...
TRRC Water Schedule
Hello, Here is the upcoming water schedule. Kathleen C has water responsibility for this Sat. You can sign up by sending an email to water@runner.org or by responding to this message. Recommended water quantities can be found below. thanks, Dec 10 ...
TRRC Water Schedule - No Water
Hello, Here is the upcoming water schedule. *No one **has water responsibility for this Sat.* You can sign up by sending an email to water@runner.org or by responding to this message. *If you volunteer for this Sat, please "reply to all" * Recommende...
Taconic Road Runner's Lost Weekend Holiday Party!
Merlijn Hoek /FoterThis is the party to remember. Or to forget. We'll figure that out later. But, seriously, we're pulling out all the stops this year. In honor of the meat hangover we're still feeling from last year's party, we've asked Somers 202 ...
TRRC Water Schedule
Hello, Here is the upcoming water schedule. Skip H has water responsibility for this Sat. You can sign up by sending an email to water@runner.org or by responding to this message. Recommended water quantities can be found below. thanks, Nov 26 Ski...
TRRC Water Schedule
> > Hello, > Here is the upcoming water schedule. John R has water responsibility for > this Sat. You can sign up by sending an email to water@runner.org or by > responding to this message. Recommended water quantities can be found > below. > thanks...
TRRC - Pumphouse Water Schedule
Hello, Here is the upcoming water schedule. Martin F has water responsibility for this Sat. You can sign up by sending an email to water@runner.org or by responding to this message. Recommended water quantities can be found below. thanks, Nov 12 M...
TRRC - Pumphouse Water Schedule
Hello, Here is the upcoming water schedule. Brian G has water responsibility for this Sat. You can sign up by sending an email to water@runner.org or by responding to this message. Recommended water quantities can be found below. thanks, Nov 5 Bri...
TRRC - Pumphouse Water Schedule
Hello, Here is the upcoming water schedule. Tony G has water responsibility for this Sat. You can sign up by sending an email to water@runner.org or by responding to this message. Recommended water quantities can be found below. thanks, Oct 29 Ton...
TRRC - Pumphouse Water Schedule
Hello, Here is the upcoming water schedule. Tina B has water responsibility for this Sat. You can sign up by sending an email to water@runner.org or by responding to this message. Recommended water quantities can be found below. thanks, Oct 22 Tin...
TRRC - Pumphouse Water Schedule
Hello, Here is the upcoming water schedule. Karen D has water responsibility for this Sat. You can sign up by sending an email to water@runner.org or by responding to this message. Recommended water quantities can be found below. thanks, Oct 15 Ka...
TRRC - Pumphouse Water Schedule
Hello, Here is the upcoming water schedule. Karen P has water responsibility for this Sat. You can sign up by sending an email to water@runner.org or by responding to this message. Recommended water quantities can be found below. thanks, Oct 8 Kar...
TRRC - Pumphouse Water Schedule
Hello, Here is the upcoming water schedule. Jeff L has water responsibility for this Sat. You can sign up by sending an email to water@runner.org or by responding to this message. Recommended water quantities can be found below. thanks, Oct 1 Jeff...
TRRC - Pumphouse Water Schedule
Hello, Here is the upcoming water schedule. Pam H has water responsibility for this Sat. You can sign up by sending an email to water@runner.org or by responding to this message. Recommended water quantities can be found below. thanks, Sept 24 Pam...
TRRC - Pumphouse Water Schedule
Hello, Here is the upcoming water schedule. Joe P has water responsibility for this Sat. You can sign up by sending an email to water@runner.org or by responding to this message. Recommended water quantities can be found below. thanks, Sept 17 Joe...
33rd Annual Dutchess County Classic
Coming up on September 19th is the Dutchess County Classic. Join your fellow Taconics for these two great races! A flat and fast 5K and a very scenic half marathon. We have our two tents and lots of food and drink in our picnic area after the races as we swap stories and, sometimes, admire our awards. Make sure to put it on your calendar!
TRRC - Pumphouse Water Schedule
Hello, Here is the upcoming water schedule. Skip H has water responsibility for this Sat. You can sign up by sending an email to water@runner.org or by responding to this message. Recommended water quantities can be found below. thanks, Sept 10 Sk...
Special Events from Flat Iron Gallery, Inc.
Our own Jessica Miller is having a gallery exhibit this Sunday. I am a great admirer of Jessica's art and am lucky enough to own two of her paintings, including a portrait. The portrait is on my facebook page. It was also one of the half hour painting...
TRRC - Pumphouse Water Schedule
Hello, Here is the upcoming water schedule. Greg S has water responsibility for this Sat. You can sign up by sending an email to water@runner.org or by responding to this message. Recommended water quantities can be found below. thanks, Sept 3 Gre...
TRRC - Pumphouse Water Schedule - No Water
Hello, Here is the upcoming water schedule. No one has water responsibility for this Sat. *If anyone sent an email last week to sign up, please re-send, inbox emails may have been inadvertantly deleted (sorry). *You can sign up by sending an email t...
TRRC - Pumphouse Water Schedule
Hello, Here is the upcoming water schedule. Nancy Y has water responsibility for this Sat. You can sign up by sending an email to water@runner.orgor by responding to this message. Recommended water quantities can be found below. thanks, Aug 20* *Na...
Add'l Note for Pumphouse Water
To all volunteers, Please be advised that over the past few weeks there has been a shortage of water at the mail boxes. Please put out the recommended amounts (at the bottom of the weekly email) to be sure there is enough for all. Additionally, please...
TRRC - Pumphouse Water Schedule
Hello, Here is the upcoming water schedule. Fran P has water responsibility for this Sat. You can sign up by sending an email to water@runner.orgor by responding to this message. Recommended water quantities can be found below. thanks, Aug 13 Fran ...
TRRC - Pumphouse Water Schedule
Hello, Here is the upcoming water schedule. Janet H has water responsibility for this Sat. You can sign up by sending an email to water@runner.orgor by responding to this message. Recommended water quantities can be found below. thanks, Aug 6* * Jan...
Travel in style to the New York Marathon! Take the Taconic Bus!
[caption id="attachment_1788" align="alignleft" width="500" caption="This is the actual bus we use. Note: this is not the actual bus we use."][/caption] Ah, the marathon. A seminal event. The New York Marathon. The ultimate of seminal events. You're...
TRRC - Pumphouse Water Schedule
Hello, Here is the upcoming water schedule. Sam B has water responsibility for this Sat. You can sign up by sending an email to water@runner.orgor by responding to this message. Recommended water quantities can be found below. thanks, July 30 Sam B...
34rd Annual Biathlon Sunday August 7th, 2011
Come join us Sunday, August 7th, 2011 at 8:45 AM at Sycamore Park, Long Pond Road, Mahopac, NY. This classic race combines a 3 mile run followed by a ½ mile swim. You may register as a team of two athletes (one runner, one swimmer) or...
TRRC - Pumphouse Water Schedule
Hello, Here is the upcoming water schedule. Jeff L has water responsibility for this Sat. You can sign up by sending an email to water@runner.orgor by responding to this message. Recommended water quantities can be found below. thanks, July 23 Jeff...
TRRC - Pumphouse Water Schedule
Hello, Here is the upcoming water schedule. Gregg S has water responsibility for this Sat. You can sign up by sending an email to water@runner.orgor by responding to this message. Recommended water quantities can be found below. thanks, July 16 Gre...
TRRC - Pumphouse Water Schedule
Hello, Here is the upcoming water schedule. John R has water responsibility for this Sat. You can sign up by sending an email to water@runner.orgor by responding to this message. Recommended water quantities can be found below. thanks, July 9 John ...
Grin N' Bear it 5k Run in Brewster October 16, 2011
TRRC - Pumphouse Water Schedule
Hello, Here is the upcoming water schedule. Ted has water responsibility for this Sat. You can sign up by sending an email to water@runner.orgor by responding to this message. Recommended water quantities can be found below. thanks, July 2 Ted July...
TRRC - Pumphouse Water Schedule
Hello, Here is the upcoming water schedule. Chrissy C has water responsibility for this Sat. You can sign up by sending an email to water@runner.orgor by responding to this message. Recommended water quantities can be found below. thanks, June 25 C...
Tillman Wins 3rd Annual Lynn Adams Scholarship
The Taconic Road Runners Club is proud to announce that the winner of the 3rd Annual Lynn Adams Scholarship is Crosby Tillman, a graduating senior at Somers High School. She is an accomplished athlete and has set an exemplary example for her classmate...
Ossining Matters 5k September 17, 2011
It's time again for the Ossining Matters 5k run and 2 mile walk. Come on, sign up! You'll be glad you did. It's 9/17 at 9am. Details are on the Ossining Matters page, or you can register online. There is also some more information on their re...
TRRC - Pumphouse Water Schedule
Hello, Here is the upcoming water schedule. Alyssa has water responsibility for this Sat. You can sign up by sending an email to water@runner.orgor by responding to this message. Recommended water quantities can be found below. thanks, June 18 Alys...
6/08 Workout
This week's speed work is hill repeats up the hill towards the barns. It is 5 x 100, 5 x 50 and 3 x 25 seconds up the hill. The recovery is the jog back down to the start. The goal is to get slightly further on each segment. This course is shaded so i...
Mini 10k Cheering Section Saturday Morning
TRRC will be hosting a cheering section at the Mini 10k tomorrow morning. We have been assigned to Mile 3. If you are in the city or can come in and show your support, please email Melanie Benvenue at melanie400@gmail.com for more details. If you ...
TRRC - Pumphouse Water Schedule
Hello,Here is the upcoming water schedule. Bill F (tall) has water responsibility for this Sat. You can sign up by sending an email to water@runner.org or ...
TRRC - Pumphouse Water Schedule
Hello,Here is the upcoming water schedule. Debbie W has water responsibility for this Sat. You can sign up by sending an email to water@runner.org or by resp...
TRRC - Pumphouse Water Schedule
Hello,Here is the upcoming water schedule. Caroline C has water responsibility for this Sat. You can sign up by sending an email to water@runner.org or by respondin...
PennySaver Community 5K Challenge June 4, 2011
Saturday, June 5, 2010 9 a.m. at FDR State Park, Parking Lot 1 • Yorktown, NY Our 30th Year!
TRRC - Pumphouse Water Schedule
Hello,Here is the upcoming water schedule. Nancy B has water responsibility for this Sat. You can sign up by sending an email to water@runner.org or by responding to this ...
TRRC - Pumphouse Water Schedule
Hello,Here is the upcoming water schedule. Kathleen C has water responsibility for this Sat. You can sign up by sending an email to water@runner.org or by responding to this...
NYRR Club Night 2011. Freakin' Fantastic Night for the Taconics
We know there are great runners among us. Last night, the running community at large confirmed it. New at the year's event, NYRR presented the first annual “Freddie” awards to our individual winners and top teams. The award is a tribute to F...
TRRC - Pumphouse Water Schedule
Hello,Here is the upcoming water schedule. Ted has water responsibility for this Sat. You can sign up by sending an email to water@runner.org or by responding to this message. Recommended wat...
2010 Awards Banquet was a Blast!
The night started with an open bar of beer and wine. Hor D'oeuvres were plentiful. A buffet dinner was devoured as only runners can do. The awards were next. As it has become a tradition, last year's winners announced this year's recipients. Th...
2010 and NYRR: A great year for the Taconics
Cathy just sent along an email with some great news. The Taconics have again had a great year. The men's 50s team came in second place, and the women's 50 and men's 60 both came in first place. We also have seven nominees for Runner of the Year i...
TRRC – Pumphouse Water Schedule
Hello,Here is the upcoming water schedule. Pam H has water responsibility for this Sat. You can sign up by sending an email to water@runner.org or by responding to this message. Recommended water quantiti...
TRRC – Pumphouse Water Schedule
Hello,Here is the upcoming water schedule. Nancy Y. has water responsibility for this Sat. You can sign up by sending an email to water@runner.org or by responding to this message. Recommended water quantities can be f...
Waterstop signup
Hello, Here is the upcoming water schedule. Bill F (tall) has water responsibility for this Sat. You can sign up by sending an email to water@runner.org or by responding to this message. Recommended water quantities can be found below. ...
NYRR Joe Kleinerman 10K - a great way to end the year
[caption id="attachment_1336" align="alignnone" width="576" caption="Photo: Frank Colella"] [/caption] Great showing today by the Taconics! From Cathy: Once again, Taconic women rule! The Veteran Women finished third today, thanks to Em...
ING New York Marathon 2010: Team Results and Some Photos
Congratulations to all the Taconics who ran New York! A special shout out to Cathrine Wolden who PRed with an amazing 2:57:16. You did us proud Cathrine! The team was out on force today, and we're all so proud of you! Pictures below of the p...
Race Schedule for 2011!
Folks, here it is! The Taconic race schedule for 2011! Plan your year now. These are the dates you need to be home. Well, at least close enough to home to get to these races. See you there! 2/6/11 10:00 AM Freezer Fives (5k) 5K FDR...
NYRR FITNESS Mind Body Spirit 4 Miler September 11, 2010
Great email from Tom Maile: We rule! This team is so strong it's unbelievable. Delaney is out, Hermesch is out, Arthur is out, but still we prevailed. We beat WSX by 3 minutes and they had Edgar Sandoval and Super Julio running. Great job. �...
Sleepy Hollow 10K October 23, 2010
Date: Saturday, October 23rd Time: Race begins @ 9am Location: The race start/finish is on Beekman Ave at Morse School Enjoy a remarkable course that takes you through Historic Sleepy Hollow’s treasured sights including a stretch along th...
Rocky's 5k October 30, 2010
What: 3rd Annual Rocky’s 5K When: Rockefeller State Park Preserve Date: Saturday October 30, 2010 Start Time: 9:00am
Carmel Running Club 5k Race, Walk and Kid's Fun Run 10/10/2010
The Carmel Running Club will host a 5K Cross Country Race, Walk and Kids Fun Run on Sunday, October 10, 2010 at Putnam County Veterans Memorial Park in Carmel. Proceeds will benefit Jimmy B. and fighting for a cure against a form of Muscular Dystrophy ...
Run the River 5k - October 23rd
When: Saturday, October 23, 2010 at 10 AM (rain or shine) Where: Icahn Stadium, Randall’s Island What: Randall’s Island Sports Foundation’s Young Professionals Council will be hosting a 5K road race followed by races for children and a par...
Got 20 Seconds? Want to be in the Guinness Book of World's Records?
Guinness World Record Run Flyer
Southwest Cafe Sunset 5k Saturday, August 7th, 2010, 7:00PM
Hey gang, here's a heads up about the Southwest Cafe Sunset 5k! Run a 5k for a great cause, the Sunrise Cottage in Ridgefield, Connecticut. Check out their page for more information, or register online.
Points Standings Update
The Taconics are doing great in this year's NYRR Points Standings. This just in from Cathy Groneman: The Open team remains tied for 12th, not having fielded a team today. The Masters team finished in 3rd place today, thanks to Jane Lundy (25:28, 1...
Just another Saturday. Another Saturday of Taconic domination.
Ah, summer. Wake up early, stress about the temperature. Quick drive to the city. Totally dominate an NYRR event. Drive home. Just another Saturday for the Taconics. Steve Calidonna, Tim Delany and Jane Lundy all placed first today in the Run f...
Summer of Taconics: NYRR Father's Day Race Against Prostate Cancer
Well, nothing but great news here. The words almost don't do it justice! Three first place finishes: Steve Calidonna, Tim Delaney, and Jane Lundy! Hopefully Tim was greeted by his son Tom at the finish, who clocked a 27:08 for a 29th place ove...
Taconic Jane Lundy wins NYRR Mini 10k
An amazing run today by Jane Lundy, who ran the NYRR Mini 10k in 40:15, which won her first in her age. Nancy Bailenson came in third in her division, and the women did great all around. It was a humid day, but needless to say the weather did noth...
Westchester Summer Twilight Track & Field Series
A series of 6 summer track meets for youth and adult competition Sponsored by: Town of Cortlandt Dept. of Parks and Rec. & held in conjunction with the Taconic Road Runners Entry Fee: $5 per event, $6 unlimited events Meet Schedule for S...
Taconic women dominate Brooklyn Half Marathon...
...and the men did pretty well also! Congratulations to Catherine Wolden and Kaitlyn Dibello who came in first in the age group, and Emmy Stocker came in an amazing 3rd in hers! Frank Colella took some great pictures, which we share here... you ...
NYRR Healthy Kidney 10k, team results and some (candid!) pictures
Last Name First Name Sex/ Age Bib Team City State Overall Place Gender Place Age Place Finish Time Split Time Pace/ Mile AG Time AG Gender Place AG % CALIDONNA STEVE M55 694 TRR YORKTOWN HGTS. NY 152 140 1 ...
Lynn Adams 5k Run / 1 Mile Walk
Lynn Adams was a coach for our summer youth track program, and lost her heroic battle with cancer on November 26th, 2008. This second running of the now annual race is a fitting living memorial. Come join us for this great race as we help to remember Lynn
Happy Birthday Joe!
Joe Handelman runs 50k on his 80th Birthday! Way to go Joe!!! Additional Sybil 50k information to follow shortly (results and pictures).
Kids and Youth 400m Races on May 1st, 2010 in Somers
Presented by the Somers High School Track and Field, in Conjunction with the Somers Joe Wynne Lions Club Invitational Track and Field Meet. Saturday, May 1st, 2010, 9am At the Somers High School Track Races are free / awards will be given...
It's now spring officially! Coach Jack Brennan's Speed Workouts are back!
Join Coach Jack Brennan for a speed workout every Wednesday at 5:30pm, ready to run. Each week brings a different workout with different objectives and challenges -- runners of all paces are welcome. Email Jack to be added to his weekly update, but t...
Joe Pocaro and Tom Maile win NYRR's Scotland 10k
An amazing showing today in New York, with Joe and Tom coming in first in their divisions. Tim Delaney came in 2nd and Bob Hermish 3rd in their divisions. It was a beautiful day, but it was the Taconic's amazing runners that made it the perfect...
Carol Hansen: Fastest Woman Age Graded in NYRR Colon Cancer Challenge 4M
Carol's 88%+ in a NYRR race puts her up there with John Bates, Steve Calidonna and Greg Diamond for speedy Taconics this century. John Bates, multiple 90%+ NYRR races, is an inspiration to all at age 86.
NYC Half Marathon -- Lost Team Info
Alas, NYRR lost the team affiliations at the NYC Half, run March 21st, 2010. We know everyone had a fantastic run, and understandably NYRR is quite anxious to find out which Taconics were in the race. To take them out of their misery, if you ran Sund...
TRRC - Pumphouse Water Schedule
Hello,Here is the upcoming water schedule. Skip has water responsibility for this Sat. You can sign up by sending an email to water@runner.org or by responding to this message. Recommended water quantities can be found below. thanks, 13-Mar ...
Taconics ROCK the NYRR Salsa, Blues & Shamrocks 5K
What a great showing today at the first team race of the year! Joe Porcaro and Tom Maile WON their divisions!!!!! Great showing all around on this tough 5k course. Last Name First Name Sex/ Age Bib Team City State Overall Place Gen...
Taconic Road Runner Tim Delaney wins New York Road Runner Runner of the Year!
TRRC Memember Tim Delaney won the NYRR Member of the Year in the Men's 60-64 catagory! Heart felt congradulations to Tim! We had nomiees across the board, each an amazing runner. Greg Diamond, Tom Maile, Joe Porcaro, Jane Lundy, Emmy Stocker, Carol...
Photos from Boston Buildup 25k
Team photos taken by Frank Colella taken at the Boston Buildup 25k, February 28th, 2010.
Upcoming water schedule
Hello, Here is the upcoming water schedule. Carol has water responsibility for this Sat. You can sign up by sending an email to water@runner.org or by responding to this message. Recommended water quantities can be found below. 27-Feb Caro...
Run St. A's 5k Run/Walk to Squash Hunger May 1st, 2010.
Saturday, May 01, 2010 @ 9:45 AM, come run this fast, flat 5k. Half mile fun run for children 9 and under, starting at 9:00am
Taconic Teams to be Awarded at NYRR Club Night
This coming March 4th the Taconics are being awarded Tiffany crystal for our first place finish for our 60s men team and a 3rd place for our 50s men team in the 2009 NYRR Club Championship Series. The Awards Night is held at the auditorium of the H...
Great showing at New York Half Marathon
Congrats to everyone who ran -- great weather today to be sure, but the team really stepped up to the plate.
A new Sunday run with a social flair
Meet at Panera’s at 9AM in Yorktown for some miles, marathon stories and coffee. Park in the lot near the drive up bank. We’ll do some miles on the bike trail or track at the community center or the roads going to BOCES. After our run/walk/jog we’ll end up at Panera’s and exchange marathon stories or just socialize. If you have any questions email Lee at trigranny@hotmail.com or George at georgegren@yahoo.com.
Annual TRRC Dinner January 10th
The Annual TRRC Dinner will take place on January 10th, 2010 at Peter Pratt's at 5PM. Please make your reservations by Jan 4 by sending an RSVP to trigranny@hotmail.com. The cost is $55 per person for members and $66 for non-members. Checks can be sent to TRRC at PO Box 711, Shrub Oak, 10588 or given to Joe Porcaro or Lee McLaughlin at the Holiday weekend, or at a Saturday or Sunday run.
New Club Officers Elected
TRRC has a new President: George Grenier Also, Lee McLaughlin has been elected VP and Greg Cohen is our new secretary. Many thanks to outgoing Acting President Tom Maile, recent president Ed McLaughlin and Secretary Karen Davies for all their past and continuing contributions.