Linda’s Closet Race – Saturday 7th Annual Linda’s Closet Women & Girls 5K Run/Walk Nelson, NH 8:30AM Nelson School, 441 Granite Lake Road (Fairly level course around Granite Lake, prizes, benefits Linda’s Closet) Contact: Linda’s Closet (Charity), 29 Center Street, Keene, NH, USA, 03431. 357-1015 sdf@sover.net

Pack Monadnock Race - Sunday Sunday May 31, 2008 - 9AM Details at the website: http://www.gatecity.org/PackRace/ Part of the USATF-NE Mountain Running Series. Part of the New Hampshire Grand Prix Series.

Summer Sizzler – Monday Monday’s Summer Sizzler, from Dave Birse’s email notice: “Next week is "Seasoned Citizens Night" at The Depot,Hancock. Start time is 6:30 pm,Monday June 1st. Entry is $5.00. All runners aged 50 and over will benefit from a handicapped start. The older you are, the greater the time advantage. Ages 75 and above receive a 10 min headstart; 65 to 74 a 7 min jump; 55-64 3 mins; and 50-54 60 seconds. The elders will also choose first from the prize table. Card-carrying AARP members who display their proof of membership can expect to receive a free bottle of Powerade.”

Facebook Registration: For members who’d like to stay in touch by Facebook: Go to www.facebook.com and register yourself. Search for Monadnock Regional Milers. Find friends. It’s almost that easy!

Competition Report:

5/23, First Annual Late May 5K, Conant National Honor Society, Jaffrey, NH, 13 finishers 1. Lance Flamino, 17:46 (first over-all) 3. Dick Jardine, 19:42 4. Stan Dutton, 20:14 8. Ashley Sullivan, 23:26 (first female finisher) 9. Ross Ramey, 25:51 10. Liane Emond, 26:34 12. Ginger Smith, 27:37 13. Lisa Ramey, 36:38 With the addition of brand-new members Lance and Ashley, MRM . . . er . . . dominated the race with sheer, overpowering numbers!

Comp Guy recommends: Spirit of the Marathon, an excellent documentary for and about marathoners from novice to experienced . . . and enjoyable even for those who have never run a step. Netflix has it.

Please note new e-mail: StanDutton@gmail.com. Send your race results (in case I miss them) for inclusion in the next E-News.

This in from Mel: The 'Harlow's Athletic Club' relay team ran in Burlington, Vt. this past weekend. Melanie, Marge, Dan Walsh, Maggie and Libby ran as a Mixed Masters team in the Keybank Vermont City Marathon. We finished with a time of 3:34:52 and finished 5/23 in our category. The first five mixed masters teams all finished within 26 seconds! It was a great weekend.

Wapack Trail Race on May 9th: 21 Miles 27 MAGGIE RAMOS 47 F 05:28:00.00 PETERBOROUGH 48 JIM CALLAHAN 51 M 08:14:00.00 SHARON  / 42 Miles 2 JOHN TALLARICO 49 M 11:35:00.00 WILTON 34 JOHN SINGELAIS 49 M 11:49:00.00 TEMPLE

Race Volunteer Opportunities: For all interested volunteers, those who like to work the CIGNA race or the Tufts 10k, the CIGNA race is Thursday, Aug 13, and the Tufts 10k is Monday, Oct 12. See Lisa Ramey for details.

Weekend Runs: Every Saturday in Hancock at the Town Office Building at 8:30, EMS at 8:30. Sundays at 9:00 in Francestown at the old horse sheds in the center of town.

EMS Run & Raffle: Every Saturday at 8:30 at the Peterborough store. Come join the fun, varying distances, a raffle each week! Don’t forget EMS has offered all Milers 10% off all running shoes at the Peterborough store only.

Track & Trails Every Wednesday at ConVal track at 6:30 (some runners do arrive earlier). Check the website for details, “Coach’s Corner”.

Recycle your running shoes: Matt Richard writes: “I'm bringing my shoes to the Hartford Marathon in October which will then get turned over to Nike. Hartford's goal is 5,000 pairs and I would like to collect 100 pairs. Here’s the website for Nike that does the recycling (http://www.nikereuseashoe.com).” Matt will be at many of the Summer Sizzlers to collect your old shoes. Keep checking out the website: http://monadnockmilers.com/

Conant High School Race:

Conant High School's National Honor Society will be holding a 5k run on Saturday May 23rd in Jaffrey. The race starts at 9 am at the Jaffrey Fire Dept. with parking available across the street at the church. The fee for entering before race day is 15 dollars and 20 dollars on race day. The money goes to the Conant National Honor Society's scholarship for a graduating senior. There will be free t-shirts for the first 50 people signed up and prizes for the winners of several different age groups.

PRE-REGISTRATION FORMS: Ginger will send out the form by email once she receives it.

5/11/09 Competition Report:

5/17, Grappone Automotive's Canterbury Cross-Country Challenge, Shaker Village, Canterbury, NH, 244 finishers

22. Stan Dutton, 1/10 M 60-69, 22:01 (7:05 pace) Well done, Stan! (ed.)

5/18, Summer Sizzler, 3 miles, Norway Hill, Hancock,

30 finishers 4. Scott McGovern, 20:15 6. Jim Callahan, 21:00 8. Tom Brumaghim, 21:35 10. Matt Richard, 21:46 14. Greg Neilley, 25:28 15. Shawn Harrington, 25:23 19. Libby Twitchell, 26:58 24. Christina Christides, 30:25 25. Ginger Smith, 30:58 27. Bill Engle, 31:23 28. Kathy Engle, 35:03 30. Ross Ramey, 35:09

Comp Guy recommends:

Wednesday, May 20, 6 p.m., 7th Annual Rock 'n Roll Race, Concord (at the Statehouse)

Saturday, May 30, 8:30 a.m., 7th Annual Linda's Closet Women and Girls 5K Run/Walk (around Granite Lake), Nelson, NH

Sunday, May 31, 9 a.m., Pack Monadnock 10-Miler, Wilton, NH

Race Volunteer Opportunities:

For all interested volunteers, those who like to work the CIGNA race or the Tufts 10k, the CIGNA race is Thursday, Aug 13, and the Tufts 10k is Monday, Oct 12. See Lisa Ramey for details.

Weekend Runs:

Every Saturday in Hancock at the Town Office Building at 8:30, EMS at 8:30. Sundays at 9:00 in Francestown at the old horse sheds in the center of town.

EMS Run & Raffle Every Saturday at 8:30 at the Peterborough store. Come join the fun, varying distances, a raffle each week! Don’t forget EMS has offered all Milers 10% off all running shoes at the Peterborough store only.

Track & Trails Every Wednesday at ConVal track at 6:30 (some runners do arrive earlier). Check the website for details, “Coach’s Corner”.

Recycle your running shoes Matt Richard writes: “I'm bringing my shoes to the Hartford Marathon in October which will then get turned over to Nike. Hartford's goal is 5,000 pairs and I would like to collect 100 pairs. Here’s the website for Nike that does the recycling (http://www.nikereuseashoe.com).” Matt will be at many of the Summer Sizzlers to collect your old shoes.

Keep checking out the website: http://monadnockmilers.com/ eNews will be there – meeting notices will be there

Conant High School Race just announced:

An email came to Ginger: “This is Ethan Ley and I felt that it would be a good idea to inform you as a part of the Monadnock Regional Milers that Conant High School's National Honor Society will be holding a 5k run on Saturday May 23rd in Jaffrey at the fire station. The details of the exact time and cost haven't been put together yet but the race will start at either 8:30 or 9:00 and the cost will be $15-20 as far as I have been informed and there will be t-shirts for the first fifty entrants. And I believe that there will be preregistration with forms being available here at the high school soon. If you could send out a blanket email about the race that would be very much appreciated as the proceeds from the race go to a scholarship given to a senior at the end of the year when he or she graduates.” More details as we hear about them!

Quiz of the week: When IS the pot-Luck supper in August ????

Some (well, a few) sharp-eyed Milers have noticed that the Pot Luck supper and meeting that Mel will host in August has had some confusing dates thrown around. OK, here’s the REAL date, on the 3rd Sunday of August, the day after the Hancock Run for the Honey 5K: AUGUST 16TH. Many more details to follow but let’s get the date right first…..August 16th.

5/11/09 Competition Report: Milers “Chariots of Fire”

5/9/09 Westmoreland PTA 4mile Spring Run/Walk 67 finishers 15. Hunt Dowse 1 M 60-69 30:09 (7:33) 25. Libby Twitchell 1 F 40-49 33:18 (8:20) 44. Ginger Smith 2 F 50-59 37:20 (9:20) 47. Barbara Black 3 F50-59 37:57 ( 9:30) 54. Christina Christides 4 F50-59 40:13 (10:04) 61. Bill Engle 1 M70-79 45:33 (11:24)

5/9/09 Harvard Pilgrim Big Lake Half Marathon 974 finishers 344. Greg Neilly 22/42 M50-54 1:53:49 (8:41)

5/10/09 The 8th Annual Medical Center 6k, Nashua, N.H. 281 finishers 59. Shu Minami 2/3 M70-99 30:16 (8:08)

UPDATE: 5th Annual Temple Half Marathon 43 finishers 6. Sean Radcliffe 4M40-49 1:40:42 (1st Temple finisher)

NEXT WEEKEND SPOTLIGHTS:

Sat. 5/16 Bedford (N.H.) Rotary 12k/5k; 12k is N.E. Grand Prix 12k Championship, 5k is certified and fast, but check out the "wierd" age groups, especially if you are on the "cusp" 8:30 A.M.

Sun. 5/17 Grappone Automotive Canterbury X-C Challenge, 10A.M. Canterbury Shaker Village, touted as the "most scenic X-C course in New England"...have they seen VT.? This 5k had 231 finishers last year. The Comp. Guy loves cross-country..hint, hint!

Stan Dutton Competition Forever!

Weekend Runs: Every Saturday in Hancock at the Town Office Building at 8:30, EMS at 8:30. Sundays at 9:00 in Francestown at the old horse sheds in the center of town.

EMS Run & Raffle Every Saturday at 8:30 at the Peterborough store. Come join the fun, varying distances, a raffle each week! Don’t forget EMS has offered all Milers 10% off all running shoes at the Peterborough store only.

Running story: a soldier runs again http://www.edition.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/europe/05/09/london.marathon.soldier.disabled/index.html

Triathlon Bike Group

Several members are training for triathlons and are trying to get a biking group together. Anyone interested, there is a ride tentatively planned for Sunday May 17th 4:00PM at the Hancock Town Office Building.

Track & Trails

Every Wednesday at ConVal track at 6:30 (some runners do arrive earlier). Check the website for details, “Coach’s Corner”.

Recycle your running shoes Matt Richard writes: “I'm bringing my shoes to the Hartford Marathon in October which will then get turned over to Nike. Hartford's goal is 5,000 pairs and I would like to collect 100 pairs. Here’s the website for Nike that does the recycling (http://www.nikereuseashoe.com).” Matt will be at many of the Summer Sizzlers to collect your old shoes.

Summer Sizzlers:

The 13th season of Dave Birse’s summer racing season begins Monday May 18th at Norway Hill in Hancock. Start is at the Orchard on Norway Hill, parking up at the Christmas tree farm on Norway Hill Rd. The races start at 6:30 pm and the entry is $5.00.

Keep checking out the website: http://monadnockmilers.com/ eNews will be there – meeting notices will be there

Wecome New & Renewing Members!

James Callahan, Aimee Gibbons, Jerry Kerouac, Sean Radcliff

Club Meeting;

Check out the "Secretay's Report" section of this website for minutes of our April 29, 2009 Meeting.

EMS Shoe Discount for all Club Members!

EMS has offered all Milers 10% off all running shoes. Our local store, now with a discount for club members.

Triathlon Bike Group

Several members are training for triathlons and are trying to get a biking group together. Anyone interested, there is a ride tentatively planned for Sunday May 17th 4:00PM at the Hancock Town Office Building.

Track & Trails

Every Wednesday at ConVal track at 6:30 (some runners do arrive earlier). Check the website for details, “Coach’s Corner”.

Recycle your running shoes

Matt Richard writes: “I'm bringing my shoes to the Hartford Marathon in October which will then get turned over to Nike. Hartford's goal is 5,000 pairs and I would like to collect 100 pairs. Here’s the website for Nike that does the recycling (http://www.nikereuseashoe.com).” Matt will be at many of the Summer Sizzlers to collect your old shoes.

5/01/09 Competition Report: Milers "SPRING" into action!

4/25/09 Temple Half Marathon - Race of many hills. 43 finishers: 5. Kurt Berna 2M 30-39 1:38:35 27. Jenny Dark 1F 50-59 2:11:17 28. Libby Twitchell 4F 40-49 2:11:50 30. Carol Singelais 5F 40-49 2:16:21 31. John Singelais 7M 40-49 2:16:22 37. Kathy Engle 1F 60-69 2:28:24 39. Ross Ramey 5M 50-59 2:32:39 42. Christina Christides 2F 50-59 2:43:51 43. Terry Berna 2F 30-39 2:59:26 ~ Lisa Ramey (ran 1/2 of a half...)

4/26/09 Groton 10K, Groton, MA. 435 finishers: 193. Dan Walsh 141/262 Males 66/102 M40-49 56:07 (9:02) 307. Marge Dineen 103/173 Females 32/54 F40-49 1:04:05 (10:19) 416. Linda Roche 159/173Females 15/17 F50-59 1:16:22 (12:18)

4/26/09 Groton 5K 753 finishers: 46. Matt Richard 39/377 Males 3/24 M2029 22:17 (7:11) 731. Mary Minami 358/376 Females 2/2 F60-69 46:14 (14:53)

Sat. 5/2/09 Foot Health 5K, Derry, N.H. 224 finishers 112. Shu Minami 1/6 M 70+ 25:11 Su. 5/3/09 Margaritas Mexican Fiesta 5k, Exeter, N.H. 433 finishers: 12. Kurt Berna 3M 30-39 19:54 (6:26pace) 397. Teresa Berna 73F 30-39 39:26 (12:43pace) by Stan Dutton, Comp. Guy

Some recommended upcoming races (not an exclusive list) 

SA. 5/9 WESTMORELAND PTA 4 miler, 9am. Westmoreland, NH. SA. 5/9 BIG LAKE 1/2 MARATHON, 8am. Alton, NH.

The 13th season of Dave Birse’s summer racing season begins Monday May 18th at Norway Hill in Hancock. Start is at the Orchard on Norway Hill, parking up at the Christmas tree farm on Norway Hill Rd. The races start at 6:30 pm and the entry is $5.00.

Keep checking out the website: http://monadnockmilers.com/ eNews will be there – meeting notices will be there

EMS Club Days – April 17 & 18 -  Lots of fun last Saturday, April 18^th on the roads and trails for the fun run now known as the Run for the Socks.  A total of 44 runners showed up to run the course, enjoy the fine food afterwards and to participate in the raffle.  Winners of the footgear were Terry Berna andAimee Gibbons while Theresa Kirouac won a great hydration pack.  Everyone got the socks and an opportunity to shop at 20% off at the EMS store.  Lots of thanks to Helen for putting on a fun time for all.  

Club Meeting – Rescheduled to Wednesday 4/29 at 7 p.m.The meeting was going to be held after Track & Trails on Wednesday 4/22 at about 7 p.m. but got rained out.  See you next week, same time, same place!  Areas of discussion:  the website, track & trails, volunteer opportunities, social events and clothing. 

Track & Trails –Every Wednesday at ConVal track at 6:30.  Check the website for details, “Coach’s Corner”. 

Summer Sizzler Races - The 13th season of Dave Birse’s summer racing season begins Monday May 18^th. 

Here are some notes from Dave on the series: Mark your calendars... the countdown begins... May18th...Mondays this year.... our races commence! Our reigning champs....Shauna  and Scott. The 13th edition  of the  globally -touted  Summer Sizzlers kicks off at Norway Hill... 6:30 EDT.  Still only $5.00.  We will have 13 races to coincide with our 13th year; 4 at Norway Hill, 3 at Oak Park,  3 at The Depot, 3 at Nuby. Finally..a season's pass is available for only $50.00.  Folks..that is a 65.00 value … you save $15.00.. if you do all 13 races...that is less than 4 bucks per contest.

Competition Report - Stan Dutton Results from the 113^th running of the Boston Marathon.  Hearty congratulations to the following members for their stellar efforts on Monday! 

John Singelais 3:25:18, Tom Brumaghim 3:26:53, James Callaway 3:32:05, Shu Minami 4:12:19, Jim Callahan 5:33:38.  

Many thanks to Libby Twitchell for the list of MRM Volunteers who helped out at Boston! 4/18 Mary Minami-Registration, 4/20 Lisa and Ross Ramey, Libby Twitchell-Gatorade, 4/20 Barbie Latti, Ann Bunce-Chip recovery

Some recommended upcoming races: 

FR. 4/24 NHTI/DELTA DENTAL 5k, 6pm. Concord, NH.

SA. 4/25 TEMPLE 1/2 MARATHON, 10am. Temple, NH.

SU. 4/26  GROTON 5k, 10k, , Groton, MA.

SU. 4/26 RED'S SHOE BARN 5mile cert. 10am. Dover, NH. (5 year age groups)

SA. 5/2 FOOTHEALTH 5k, Derry, NH. (2nd NHGP race, 09- Please put MRM on entry form, if you compete)

SA. 5/9 WESTMORELAND PTA 4 miler, 9am. Westmoreland, NH.

SA. 5/9 BIG LAKE 1/2 MARATHON, 8am. Alton, NH. 

More detailed information on these events can be found at Coolrunning and at the website. 

Fun Training Run – coming up 5/3

Keep checking out the website: http://monadnockmilers.com/ eNews will be there – meeting notices will be there    

Club Meeting – after Track & Trails on Wednesday 4/22 at about 7 p.m.  Rain date 4/29. 

Keep checking out the website: http://monadnockmilers.com/ eNews will be there – meeting notices will be there 

Track & Trails –Wednesday April 15^h at ConVal track at 6:30.  Check the website for details, “Coach’s Corner”. 

EMS Club Days – April 18 & 19 -  20% off.  There is a 5K Fun Run on Saturday 4/18 at 8:30.  Route: EMS to Southfield Rd., left on the RR trail to the woods trail to Middle Hancock Rd. back down through a field to the RR trail and back up Southfield to EMS.Prizes: free pair of socks for those who pre-register - sign up with Helen at EMS at 924-7231. 

Competition Report - Stan Dutton

 Sun.,4/5 Marathon Sports City Run 5 Miles, Cambridge, MA. - 971 finishers

29. Ian Ramey 15/121 M19-29 30:24 (6:05 pace)

954. Lisa Ramey 25/26 F50-59 1:01:48 (12:22 pace) 

Who in the Club is running Boston, besides Tom Brumaghim...I think John Singelais...and are any of you volunteering?  You can always alert me ahead of your impending competition, etc., at DUTTONAY@MCTTELECOM.COM.  This will help me "track" you, especially at some big race, or far flung event. 

Some recommended upcoming races: 

FR. 4/24 NHTI/DELTA DENTAL 5k, 6pm. Concord, NH.

SA. 4/25 TEMPLE 1/2 MARATHON, 10am. Temple, NH.

SU. 4/26  GROTON 5k, 10k, , Groton, MA.

SU. 4/26 RED'S SHOE BARN 5mile cert. 10am. Dover, NH. (5 year age groups)

SA. 5/2 FOOTHEALTH 5k, Derry, NH. (2nd NHGP race, 09- Please put MRM on entry form, if you compete)

SA. 5/9 WESTMORELAND PTA 4 miler, 9am. Westmoreland, NH.

SA. 5/9 BIG LAKE 1/2 MARATHON, 8am. Alton, NH. 

More detailed info. on these events can be found at Coolrunning.com  

Check out the updated website: http://monadnockmilers.com/ Webmaster – Marge Dineen with help from Paula Hunter

Track & Trails – starts Wednesday April 8th at ConVal track at 6:30. Check the website for details, “Coach’s Corner”.

EMS Club Days – April 18 & 19 - 20% off. There is a 5K race on Saturday 4/18 at 8:30. Prizes: free pair of socks for those who pre-register - sign up with Helen at EMS at 924-7231.

Six Successful Chillers - The Winter Chiller series is over, spring is here, sort of, and we had a great turnout at almost every race. In fact there were some records set at the later races finishing off with 31 runners at Lisa & Ross Ramey’s end of the season run in Jaffrey. Many thanks to all who hosted the races and to Ginger for organizing the races this winter for everyone’s enjoyment.

Potluck Supper at Lisa’s On Saturday March 28th, many Milers went to Jaffrey to Lisa & Ross Ramey’s for our winter potluck dinner. Lisa and Ross arranged their house so we all had a wonderful sit down dinner. Folks brought all sorts of delicious main courses, salads, pasta, and the desserts were to “die” for. After dinner, as we celebrated Lights Out Hour with candlelight, the annual President’s Awards were given most appropriately to Stan Dutton, speedy senior runner and to Ross Ramey, the man behind our successful president.

The new board slate was announced and elections were held by acclamation for the entire slate. Everyone gave Lisa a big round of applause for all the work she has done for so long as our president!

New Board of Officers:

President - Ginger Smith

Vice President - Marge Dineen

Secretary - Jenny Dark

Treasurer - Kathy Engle

Membership Director - Jen O'Brien

Competition Director - Stan Dutton

Volunteer Coordinator - Libby Twitchell

Social Director - Linda Roche

Communications Coordinator - Hunt Dowse

Board Meeting – April 4th The board met on Saturday April 4th at Ginger Smith’s house in Hancock to organize and begin working as a group. Here are some highlights from the meeting:

• Website development: easy to find: http://monadnockmilers.com/ check it out!

• Track & Trails –Wednesdays, starting April 8th at 6:30 at ConVal track. See Coach’s Corner in the website for workout suggestions

• Volunteering opportunities: Pack Monadnock race 5/31, Temple 1/2 Marathon 4/25 See http://www.coolrunning.com/eventcal/ for details and contacts

• EMS runs – Saturdays at 8:30, 5-10K, refreshments afterwards

• Social events discussed

• Clothing needs discussed

• Discussion about communications

Competition Report – Stan Dutton

Sunday, April 5, Great Bay Half Marathon 1243 Finishers

65. Kurt Berna 15/96 M 35-39 net 1:31:41.86 (7.00)

95. Stan Dutton 1/5 M 65-69 net 1:34:21.08 (7.13)

266. Courtney Dunning 11/15 F 25-29 net 1:45:56.13 (7:57)

330. Hunt Dowse 11/24 M 60-65 net 1:46:47.91 (8:10)

783. Jenny Dark 20/48 F 50-54 net 2:05:11.41 (9:34)

784. Marge Dineen 37/83 F 45-49 net 2:05:11.71 (9:34)

1109. Patrick Byrne 82/86 M 45-49 net 2:25:56.48 (11:09)

1112. Katelyn Byrne 59/69 F 20-24 net 2:26:18.72 (11:11)

1113. Shannon Byrne 60/69 F 20-24 net 2:26:19.20 (11:11)

Age-Graded Male Results for RRCA Clubs* out of 72 total males

2. Stan Dutton 1:12:47

24. Hunt Dowse 1:25:11

Age-Graded Female Results for RRCA Clubs* out of 48 total females

25. Jenny Dark 1:44:11

* To be included here, Milers runners were required to use official club abbreviation (MRM). Corrections are allowed, and we have forwarded the names of Kurt Berna, Courtney Dunning, and Marge Dineen. NH Grand Prix results for MRM: 20 points (5 of 8 NHGP clubs – with only three people scoring! Additional points may be awarded when tally of RRCA club members is completed.)

Sunday, April 5, Great Bay Half Marathon Walk 71 finishers

25. Theresa Berna 3/12 F 01-39 3:13:58 (14.44)

Sunday, April 5, Nashua Soup Kitchen 10K 125 finishers

47. Shu Minami 2/3 M 70-99 51:15 (8:15)

I hope I caught everyone who raced this weekend. If not, please email your results to duttonay@mcttelecom.com for inclusion in e-bulletins.