By Jamie Kempton It was a night to remember as the Rockland Road Runners club presented its annual awards and also made check presentations totaling $52,000 during the club’s 2013 kickoff meeting on Jan. 9 at the Nanuet Hotel. The proceeds were...
Read moreThe Best Running Moments of 2012
Reposted from Active.com Take a look back with us at some of the most memorable running moments of the year; from record-breaking performances from pros and competitive recreational runners to chart-topping race participation figures, running...
Read moreJanuary 9th: General Meeting
The club’s next General Meeting is on Wednesday, Jan. 9. This is our anual awards meeting. Awards will be presented for Don Cordisco (highest club honor), Volunteer of the Year, George Wodicka Inspiration Award, and RRCA National Outstanding...
Read moreGeorge Wodicka Bench Dedication
By Jamie Kempton On Saturday morning, Dec. 15, the George Wodicka Bench at Rockland Lake was dedicated before a gathering of friends and family members. The bench looks out upon the lake near the Fishing Station and provides a place for peaceful...
Read moreSandy Hook Elementary Memorial Vitrtual Half Marathon
This past month Mena Shaw Races in Tampa, Florida wanted to pull the running community together to help support the families affected by the horrific acts on 12/14/2012 in Newton, CT. This is a virtual half marathon to help raise money for those...
Read moreSwifty Sixties Women 4th, Men 6th in Final NYRR Club Point Standings for 2012
60+Women (total 12 clubs) 1. Millrose AA 130 2. Mercury Masters 121 3. New York Flyers 79 4. Rockland RR 66 5. Van Cortlandt TC 64 6. Greater NY RT 60 7. CPTC New Balance 30 8. Taconic RR 26 9. Forest Park RR 12 10. Prospect...
Read moreThe Alter G Anti-Gravity Treadmill Experience
By Mike Seidenfrau The AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill gives runners the opportunity to exercise without pain. It utilizes unweighting technology which reduces the impact of walking or running on the joints, and allows our bodies to recover from...
Read more2012 RRR Holiday Party Photos and Fun
The air was chilly and the mood was festive for the 2012 RRR Holiday Party! We had a great turnout with almost 100 guests celebrating the season. A special thanks to our event coordinator, Enlida Indyk, for organizing such a fantastic event!...
Read moreRRR Donates $900+ For Storm Relief Efforts
Message from President Jamie Kempton RRR reached out to its membership for contributions toward relief efforts for people impacted by Hurricane/Superstorm Sandy. As it has on countless occasions, the club responded generously. On Dec. 3, the club...
Read moreNYRR Join The Voices, December 2, 2012
Distance: 5 miles, 8 kilometers Date/Time: December 2, 2012, 8:30 AM Location: Central Park, NYC Weather: 42 Degrees, 100% Humidity, foggy, calm Last Name First Name Sex/Age Overall Place AgePlace NetTime PaceperMile Place AG...
Read moreNyack Beach Cleanup Starts Recovery Effort
Message from President Jamie Kempton: Despite the inclement conditions (rain changing to snow), the Nyack Beach cleanup went off without a hitch on Nov. 27 with a large turnout of volunteers. Thanks to Marie Killeen, John Melican, Jesse Hackell...
Read moreJamieson wins first, Kohlbrenner repeats at Alumni Cross Country Run
Jamieson wins first, Kohlbrenner repeats at Alumni Cross Country Run Monroe-Woodbury sweeps team titles in RRR-sponsored event By Jamie Kempton Who knew back in 1983 that a cross country race launched at Bear Mountain for former high school...
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