Thirty six years ago, I ran my first race. It was the Massapequa Mini Marathon (a 10K finished in 47 minutes). I had only been running since February but I had gotten the bug. It was a point to point race that … [Read more...] about The End…But it Never Really Ends!
Fred Gropper
President’s Blog – 3/2/2015
By Fred Gropper
Another Winter Series is in the books. Actually, the books aren't done yet. Greg Grace is busy compiling the race results (courtesy of Brian Minster and the volunteer list (courtesy of Scott Craig) to determine … [Read more...] about President’s Blog – 3/2/2015
President’s Blog – 12/31/2014
By Fred Gropper
Happy New Years Eve!!Tomorrow is our Cham-Pain 5K. This race has historically had our largest fields. It is a short race and our least challenging race. Janet has already informed the runners that we are … [Read more...] about President’s Blog – 12/31/2014
President’s Blog – 12/24/2014
By Fred Gropper
Happy Holidays to all,Those of you who were at the Jingle Bell Run on Sunday are aware that I am stepping down as President after the Winter Series Banquet. I have been an officer of this club for nine of the … [Read more...] about President’s Blog – 12/24/2014
President’s Message 11/26/2014
By Fred Gropper
This is my first post since August. Summer moved normally to autumn and now it seems we have jumped to winter back to spring and snow on the way. I had been focused on 16 weeks of marathon training in the … [Read more...] about President’s Message 11/26/2014
President’s Message August 25, 2014
By Fred Gropper
It's been quite a month. I am starting my ninth week of marathon training and finding it very draining. I'm using Bart Yasso's Hard Core training schedule from "My Life On The Run". Bart was our guest speaker … [Read more...] about President’s Message August 25, 2014
President’s Message
By Fred Gropper
It's hot...sweatin' through my 2nd technical shirt of the day while I walk the dog hot!!! Wherever you are doing a track workout today, drink lots of fluid, be smart and look out for your fellow … [Read more...] about President’s Message