LIRRC Backwards Half Mile (9/7/03)
Club president, Fred Haslett, gives instructions to the runners. The runners are all lined up at the start.  The runners take off. Whoops, Barbara Stagnari gets a late start.
Ron Provenzano has a long lead with about 200 yards to go. Rob Gottlieb makes a gallant attempt to close the gap. Ron is all alone at the finish in a quick 3:23. Congratulations, Ron!
Rob finishes up in 3:48. Great job! A surprising third with 200 yards to go is 11-year old, Danny Stagnari. First woman, Barbara Stagnari, tries to catch son Danny.
Steve Marino keeps a steady pace.  Sean Stagnari tries to hold off Michelle Restivo. Michelle closes the gap on Sean.
10-year old Jackie Stagnari checks to see if she can catch her brother. Bill Devlin picks up the pace. Maggie Johns takes a quick peek to see if the final turn is near.
Barbara charges to the finish to win the Women's division. Steve finishes up while Fred and Dennis Boyd check his time. Sean holds off Michelle in a tight finish.
Bill Devlin beats Jackie to the finish. Jackie is congratulated by Colin Harris. Maggie finishes up with Fred encouraging her on.
LIRRC 
Backwards 
Half Mile
2003
Matthew Johns finishes up. Vera Lightfoot nears the finish with Richie DeLorentis encouraging her.
Ron Provenzano and Barbara Stagnari reign as the top male and female.  The winners smile for the camera. Rob Gottlieb and Vera Lightfoot take home the Masters trophies.