New Orleans Track Club 2008 News
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the information to notc@runnotc.org.
NOTC and Others Support the Running Community
Updated donations of funding or materials to date (since 2006):
- $30,000 donation to City Park. These funds made possible by grants from
the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) and by Running USA, the NOTC and
the Mardi Gras Marathon.
- The RRCA Hurricane Fund. Along with the valuable cooperation and
assistance from Phidippides Sports in Metairie and GNO Cyclery in New
Orleans, some 76 club members received grants by way of gift certificates.
Valued at over $13,000 the program provided replacement for running and
cycling equipment lost in the storm. Phidippides and GNO Cyclery each
matched the grants available!
- Metro Area Cross Country Coaches equipment fund donation: $4000 direct
grant by the NOTC.
- Landscaping in City Park. Front of Tennis Center and sodding at
intersection of Marconi and Robert E. Lee Blvd ($1200.00 in materials).
Thanks to volunteer assistance from Byron Adams, Betsy and Aaron
Boudreaux and anyone else I forgot to mention for installation.
- Sound system for the New Orleans Botanical Gardens in City Park.
Funding of $7300 from the NOTC Free For All Summer Series 2006
and 2007.
- Louisiana High School Cross Country Coaches Association: $2000
direct grant from NOTC.
- Chalmette Track Club: Donation of two canopy tents, valued at $300
in kind grant from NOTC
- Fifteenth Street Flyers: Donation of existing Chronomix Clock, case,
stand, (value $5000) in kind grant from NOTC.
Chuck George, Executive Race Director
NOTC Teams at the Azalea Trail 10K
NOTC teams and individual runners and racewalkers fared well at the
Azalea Trail Run 10K in Mobile,
AL on Saturday, March 29. Team coordinator Charlene Brinkman reports that
our women's team took first overall in the open/club competition. The
women's team consisted of May King, Allison Moll, Kelly Nicholas and
Santilla Victorian. The second place team was the Gulf Coast Running Club
followed by Team Spiridon in third. The men's team took second place
overall in a very close race against Team Spiridon. The NOTC men's team
members were Sean Fitzwilliam, Don Quintana, Phil Jones, Ronnie Palazzotto
and Bill Plunkett.
In the individual overall divisions NOTC members came away with hardware
and cash. Kelly Nicholas won the 1st overall women's masters title which
comes with a cool $1000 in prize money. Aaron Boudreaux won the the 1st
overall male race walker title. Other club members winning awards in age
groups included Don Quintana, Doug Holmes, Ronnie Palazzotto, Bill Plunkett,
Sean Fitzwilliam, Leonard Vergunst, Phil Jones, Derrick Lee, Patrick Hugg,
Arthur Gassen, Dale Roth, Raymond Nosari, Doug Ramagos, May King, Allison
Moll, Santilla Victorian, Janet Earhart, Bonnie Bozant, and Amelia Gassen.
In addition to Aaron's first overall title, other NOTC members winning
awards in the Racewalker division included Jerry Renz, Pat Driscoll and
Tina Childs.
Chuck George, Executive Race Director
NOTC Members' April-May Out of Town Race Results
Boston Marathon,
Hopkinton to Boston, MA, April 21, 2008 (including finishers
from south Louisiana and Mississippi). Matthew Manning, 2:39:41;
Sean Schnur, 2:44:55; Leonard Vergunst, 2:46:40 (5th overall grandmasters
50-54 division); Donald Quintana, 3:05:39; Thomas Telhiard, 3:09:14;
Randall Accardo, 3:10:12; Steven Rogers, 3:12:07; Paul Hutchinson, 3:13:07;
Keith Balza, 3:17:13; John Riviere, 3:19:22; James Johnson, 3:22:47;
Patrick Melancon, 3:25:32; Rebecca Bokun, 3:27:38; Molly Dugger, 3:32:36;
Paul Engeriser, 3:33:22; Dennis Stump, 3:33:39; Kathryn Short, 3:41:30;
Carolyn Thomas, 3:42:44; Felicia Guidry, 3:43:21; Vilma Cervantes, 3:43:56;
Russell Carson, 3:49:47; Laura Stewart, 3:49:48; Greg Vidos, 3:54:20;
Ben Hawn, 3:56:08; Lisa Rustmeyer, 4:04:53; Rick Montgomery, 4:06:07;
Pamela Thibodeaux, 4:06:20; William Gasparrini, 4:09:09; Jan Liggett, 4:20:41;
Cecil St. Clair, 4:21:14; Terry Puglis, 4:21:42; Jeffrey Draughon, 4:22:25;
James Sims, 4:26:07; Gwen Payne, 4:36:04; Susan Opelka, 4:38:16;
Joseph McCright, 4:42:55; Sandra McCright, 4:53:58; John Wilson, 5:22:10;
Michelle Mayer, 5:47:28.
Cincinnati Flying Pig
Marathon, Cincinnati, OH, May 4, 2008. Michael Ricca, 3:59:12;
Ashley Jordan, 4:09:58; Beverly Bahle, 4:59:46; Debbie Plescia, 5:02:52;
Betsy Boudreaux, 5:28:29; Susan del Corral, 5:28:29; Wayne del Corral, 5:28:29;
Kevin Spain, 5:34:04; Michael Montalbano, 5:34:40; Geri O'Krepki, 6:31:48;
Moose O'Krepki, 6:31:48.
Cincinnati Flying Pig
Half Marathon, Cincinnati, OH, May 4, 2008. Cyndie Keene, 1:43:59;
Rob Keene, 1:45:27; Michael Lorio, 2:07:16; Scott Kilian, 2:13:35;
Cathy Voelkel, 2:21:01; Aaron Boudreaux, 2:29:52; Sandy Giannobile, 2:50:26;
Julia Deal, 3:01:05.
Compiled by Chuck George, Executive Race Director
Schedule Change
The previously scheduled Gumbo Festival Bridge Race is being cancelled
for 2008. The NOTC announces a new race event to be held Saturday,
October 11th. The Middendorf's MANCHAC Run will include both 10 Mile
and 5K races starting and finishing in front of Middendorf's Restaurant
in Manchac on Hwy 51. A postrace waterfront party will include a live
band. This event will be the Grand Prix series race for October.
More details soon...
Chuck George, Executive Race Director
Sean Fitzwilliam Inducted Into Loyola Hall of Fame
NOTC member Sean Fitzwilliam was inducted into the 2008 Loyola University
Athletic Hall of Fame at a recent ceremony and banquet. The class of 2000
graduate was the first cross country member to be inducted since the sport
was reestablished in 1991.
RRCA 101: What Is the Road Runners Club of America?
So, what is that logo at the lower right hand corner of the NOTC web
site? What does it stand for, what do they do, and why should I care?
I sometimes get questions from people within the running community
asking about RRCA and what I do as a representative for Louisiana.
Read more...
Betsy Boudreaux, State Rep, Louisiana, Road Runners Club of America
Locals at Grandma's Marathon
Locals Leslye Johnson, Twyla Torregano and Karen Alexander with Doug
Kurtis at Grandma's Marathon in Duluth, MN. Doug Kurtis is a three
time winner of the Mardi Gras Marathon. The MGM is his Marathon PR
at 2:13:34. He also holds the world record for sub 2:20 marathons
completed.
June 24, 2008, Chuck George, NOTC Executive Race Director
NOTC 2008/2009 Officers and Members-At-Large
The 2008/2009 Board Officers and Members-At-Large were elected at the
general membership and election meeting held Thursday, June 26, 2008
at the Foundation Center Building in Lafreniere Park, Metairie, LA.
The new Officers are:
- President: Aaron Boudreaux
- Vice-President: Ken Mire
- Recording/Corresponding Secretary: Betsy Boudreaux
- Treasurer: Tony Stoltz
The Board Members-At-Large are:
- Joy Cohen
- Liz Lotz
- Bryan Lewis
- Louis Schultz
- Doug Holmes
- Mary Stadler
- Geoff Rose
Past President Mo Emory will serve on the board in an ex-officio
position. Additional appointed Board members will be named in the
near future.
June 26, 2008, Bob Lanteigne, NOTC Webmaster
The Frosty 2 Mile Fund Run/Walk
Hundreds of runners, walkers and supporters from the metro area
turned out on Wednesday, June 25th for a fundraiser run/walk to
benefit the Johnny Frost Pancreatic Cancer Fund. Race Director
Mo Emory presided over the event which brought in over $14,000
for the benefit fund. Although all in attendance were deemed
winners, the top finishers included Overall Brandon Wingate at
10:03 and Danielle White at 13:33, Masters Tim Phillips at 11:17
and Peg Martinez at 14:35. Grand Masters overall winners were
Juan Perez at 12:12 and Susan Manikin at 15:47. Thank you all
for your support!
June 27, 2008, Chuck George, NOTC Executive Race Director
USATF SW Regional Master & Open Championship
Several NOTC members participated in the USATF SW Regional Master & Open
Championship held Saturday, June 28, 2008 in Bernie Moore Stadium on the
LSU campus in Baton Rouge, LA. Meet
results provided by Bart
Stagg.
Coaches Gallagher and Kelley Attend Olympic Trials
Local cross country and track coaches Ryan Gallagher and Chris Kelley
attended the recent USA Olympic Track and Field Trials in Eugene,
Oregon. While there they participated in the Butte to Butte 10K
Roadrace on July 4th. Ryan finished 34th overall at 34:48, while
Chris was a little further back at 49:21.
July 11, 2008, Chuck George, NOTC Executive Race Director
Hotter Than Hell Marathon
Finishers of the 6th Annual "Hotter Than Hell" Marathon held Sunday,
July 6th in Audubon Park (and starting at 3:00 AM!) include:
Francis Braud, Randy Thibodeaux, Byron Adams, Bryan Lewis, Teddy Lopez,
Mickey Lanclos, Amanda Lanclos, Beverly Bahle, Aaron Boudreaux,
Betsy Boudreaux, Tina Childs, Liz Lotz, Nick Congemi, Sharon Harney,
Susan del Corral, Jack Hayes, Sean Johnson, and Bob Lanteigne.
July 11, 2008, Chuck George, NOTC Executive Race Director
Elmwood Classic Scholarships
Randy Martin of the Harahan Rotary Club reports that the Elmwood
Classic Roadrace funded $12,000.00 in college scholarships to the
following local high school students: Alexandra Champagne, Beverly
Gaudin, Aileen Do, Jessica Meariman, and Nicholas Stratis. The
Elmwood Classic has raised over $160,000 in the past 22 years. The
event is held annually in February.
July 11, 2008, Chuck George, NOTC Executive Race Director
Terry Crapanzano – Just 1 State Away
A July 30, 2008 article in the Hammond Daily Star describes NOTC
member Terry Crapazano's near completion of his quest for running
a marathon in all 50 states.
Read more...