New Race Fees and Other Changes
The LIRRC is proud to announce the purchase of
the IPICO Chip Timing System. We looked at various systems, and
IPICO was found to be reliable and affordable. It has been used
on Long Island in many road races. The credit card thin chip
will attach to your shoe, it is not disposable, so we will be
collecting them when you cross the finish line.
It has been a long time since we have raised
our race fees. We try to keep our fees stable, but with ever
increasing costs for awards, race supplies and now out new chip
system, we find it necessary to increase our fees for 2010.
However, compared to other races we still give
you the best bang per mile anywhere, and remember, we will now
have a Chip Timing System.
The new fees are as follows:
$5 for club members
$4 for members over 60 years old
$9 for non-members
For family members, the fee will now be:
$5 for the first family member (same household), and $2 for each
additional family member.
Our kid's summer fun run fees will stay the same $1.
New Race Registration
Deadlines
To keep with USATF Registration Rules, we will
be closing registration 15 minutes before race time. That means
for Sunday races starting at 9 AM registration will close at
8:45 AM, and the Wednesday Night Summer Series races starting at
7PM registration will close at 6:45 PM.
USATF Rule 242
All competitors are responsible for knowing
the starting time of the event(s), for knowing the registration
or check-in method utilized at the start, and for being at the
starting line at the appointed time for instructions and the
start of the race. Ten to fifteen minutes (or as otherwise
specified) before the start of the race, all entries should be
closed and the athletes directed to the starting line for final
instructions and the start of the race.
NO EXCEPTIONS!!
Please don't come late and beg us to register
you. If you miss registration, you can always help out. These
registration rules are common at other races, and are necessary
because our races are always day-of-race, and all registrants
have to be entered into the database prior to the race. Please
plan to get to the race leaving you time to register. Your
cooperation is appreciated.
President's Message
Cell Phones For Soldiers
Throughout our country's history, there have
been selfless people who have stepped up to answer America's
call. Let us not forget our men and women in uniform, and let us
always let them know they are appreciated for the sacrifices
they and their families make for us. What can we do to show our
support of our men and women in uniform? There are many ways,
and the Long Island Road Runners Club has decided to partner
with Senator Dean Skelos in the "Cell Phones for Soldiers"
program. Each week at our races, a collection box will be
available to collect old cell phones. This is a close-to-home
cause, as LIRRC President Fred Haslett's son, Staff Sgt. Fred
"Rick" Haslett of the NC Army National Guard, is currently at a
base in southern Baghdad, on his second deployment in support of
Operation Iraqi Freedom. Our soldier's calls home are not free,
even from Iraq and Afghanistan, and especially from their coming
and going stays in Kuwait. They can pay as much as $5 per minute
to call loved ones. Our collection helps them stay in touch with
loved ones. Let's do out part.
God Bless our
troops!
For more information, visit the Cell Phones
for Soldiers website at:
http://cellphonesforsoldiers.com
The story of these two youths who started this
program is inspiring.

Dr. Monaco, first time author, long time
veterinarian and Long Island Road Runner Club member will
take you on a journey through the exciting world of
veterinary medicine and racing. Never before has
this been done. So, lace up your sneakers, grab your pet and
start reading!
Informative and
funny, ER to PR: Veterinary Medicine on the Run is like
a modern day James Herriot novel with New York wit and
supercharged with adrenaline. If you love pets, running
or just enjoy a good laugh, you will love this book.
Critics give it two paws up!
“The idea for ER to PR:
Veterinary Medicine on the Run came to me on Christmas Eve
2008,” Dr. Monaco says. “Maybe it was Divine Inspiration,
but more likely it was just a midlife crisis! I always knew
I had a book in me – it was supposed to be a retirement
project. But, much like an unexpected early morning
C-section in a dog, it came sooner than expected and here
you have it."
For more information about Bob's Book visit:
http://ertopr.com
Welcome to the
Long Island Road Runners Club. The LIRRC has been serving runners for
thirty-three years with over 60 events in scenic Eisenhower Park. Our club
features:
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Spring
and Fall Marathon Tune-Up Races
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1/4, 1/2, and 1-Mile
Summer Series Kids & Youth Races
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5K Summer
Series
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Cross Country
Races
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4x2 Mile Relay
Races
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BBQ's
Please make sure to check the events listed on our
Race Schedule. If you haven't yet joined the club, we have included
a Membership Application link for you. If you want to know more
about the club, make sure to check out the About Us
page.
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The 2010 Race Calendar is now
posted on the web site.
2010
Grand Prix Series
Next Race
September 4, 2010
Runners Edge Farmingdale Mile
Team Championship
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Wear the Duck and LIRRC
Proudly!
Next Race
Sunday September 12, 2010 Mel (Nerke) Stamberg 4 Mile
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