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Long Island Road Runners

1st race of 2012!

LIRRC 4 Mile Race

Sunday March 4th, 2012 9 AM start

in Eisenhower Park.

Pre-Register by Thursday March 1st

to be eligible for our raffle prize of a

$50 Runner's Edge Gift Certificate.

Winner will be picked at our March 4th Race.

No need to be present!

See attached flyer for information.

We'll see you at the park! 

March 4th 2012


 

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 membership and race fees for 2011.

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:

$18 Individual Membership
$23 Family Membership

$5 for club members
$4 for members over 60 years old
$10 for non-members
For family members, the fee will now be:
$5 for the first family member (same household), and $3 for each additional family member.
Our kid's summer fun run fees will stay the same $1.


Newsletter

Since Printing and mailing costs have skyrocketed, the club must find a more cost effective way to deliver the newsletter. Electronic format and delivery eliminates the cost of printing and mailing. So with this 2nd. edition of the new newsletter we are advancing into a new age, and we are going "Green." Some of you may have already received the newsletter as part of an email, but if not we hope you enjoy the new newsletter by clicking on the newsletter link above.


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 – December 2011

Here we are again; it’s the end of the year.

Where did the time go? I know we always hear people say that but it seems time is going by faster these days.

There comes a time in life when we seem to reflect more on our lives and those close to us, and what they mean.

Running has been a big part of my life for many years, and what it has given me is priceless. Most of the things I have experienced have been wonderful.

Being part of the LIRRC race team, we have put on hundreds of races over the years always doing our best to give runners what we feel that we would  want in are race if we ran in it, A friendly, low cost, fun event. And with the help of quite a few talented people, we have accomplished that. In running in more races than I could ever remember over the years, and being in Eisenhower Park almost every week, I have met so many friends that I would never have met otherwise. And I am richer for it. Running is such an enriching sport, bringing people from different walks of life together by a common thread, their love of running. How lucky are we? How lucky am I.

Although this may sound like someone reflecting on his life at the end of running, it is certainly anything but the end.

There is much to look forward to. We are looking forward to a terrific 2012, starting with our New Year’s Day 5 Mile Hangover Run on Sunday January 1st.  Last year 200 hardy souls came down to kick off the New Year right. A new year is approaching, and with that brings hope for better days.

In giving thanks, I always hesitate to name names because of the fear of forgetting someone, but here goes.

Thanks go out to Bob Patterson (technical guru/webmaster), Colin Harris, Peter Cirona, Joyce Patterson, Kathy Agricola, Juan Oliveras, Sally Robison for being so dedicated in helping to put on race after race.

And thanks to our other board members Adriana Staiano (team co-captain), Mike Ogazon (the email blaster), Jim Thornton (counsel), and Dave Philippi (big helper). Others who help make us a better club like Kevin Wizbicki (on the bike), Joe Tracy supervising the water stop, always a big relief to see him, Vera Lightfoot, so enthusiastic, Bob McVetty, the straw that stirs the drink, and of course, Dennis Boyd, who is so valuable a friend. And a big thank you to Jim Ferguson, our great newsletter editor, who does such a terrific job writing our newsletter. And also a big thanks to so many others who pitch in here and there for us.

As we approach this holiday season, it’s a good time to look back, reflect, look forward to a better year, and run.

On behalf of the LIRRC, I would like to wish everyone a happy and safe Christmas, Chanukah, and anything else you may celebrate.

We’ll see you in the park!

Fred

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.


Welcome to the Long Island Road Runners Club. The LIRRC has been serving runners for thirty-six years with over 60 events in scenic Eisenhower Park. Our club features:

  • Spring and Fall Marathon Tune-Up Races
  • 1/4, 1/2, and 1-Mile Summer Series Kids & Youth Races
  • 5K Summer Series
  • Cross Country Races
  • 4x2 Mile Relay Races
  • 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.


 

 

 

Highlight Box


The 2012 Race Calendar for the Fall/Winter Season is posted on the web site.


2011 Grand Prix Schedule



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Sunday March  4, 2012
4 Mile


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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