January 20, 2024, Mechanicsville, VA: Smiling in the teeth of a bitter winter wind, Shore Athletic Club harriers huddle before a cold but exciting day of racing. Kneeling, left to right: Leslie Nowicki, Susan Stirrat, Alysia Puma, Maureen Massell, Debi Brathwaite, Laura DeLea, Ali Marzulla, Scott Linnell and Mike Salamone. Standing, left to right: Eric Puma, Coach Joe Compagni,. Miles Hersey, Hal Leddy, Mike DiLeva, Reno Stirrat, Gary Wiesinger, Kevin Dollard, Joe Demetrick, Henry Notaro and Mark Zamek.
Shore AC Results for the 2024 USATF National Cross Country Race in Richmond, VA
Race date: January 20, 2024 Full Results from Blue Ridge Timing.
Race photos courtesy De Dollard. Requires a Google login to access.
Race photos by USATF here on Facebook.
Article on Masters Women's race here, with pictures of Shore AC women.
Article on Masters Men's race here.
Article on the Masters race by USATF Running Professor Paul Carlin here.
Race web site here.
SHORE AC TEAM RESULTS:
50+ Women:
2. 12 Shore Athletic Club -A (1:22:46 27:36 0:45)
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Score Name Age Time Bib
1 3 Laura DeLea 58 27:05 616
2 4 Alexandra Marzulla 52 27:49 618
3 5 Maureen Massell 55 27:50 619
4 (6) Alysia Puma 52 28:10 617
60+ Women:
3. 19 Shore Athletic Club -A (1:31:14 30:25 5:58)
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Score Name Age Time Bib
1 3 Nora Cary 68 27:06 622
2 7 Debbie Brathwaite 64 31:01 624
3 9 Susan Stirrat 68 33:04 620
4 (10) Leslie Nowicki 60 34:01 621
40+ Men:
7. 168 Shore Athletic Club -A (3:02:10 36:26 17:07)
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Score Name Age Time Bib
1 16 Edward Ross 49 28:43 499
2 35 Joseph Maranzani 46 31:45 498
3 38 Harold Leddy 68 36:11 134
4 39 Gary Wiesinger 65 39:36 156
5 40 Przemyslaw Nowicki 79 45:52 173
6 (--) Scott Linnell 67 DNS 501
50+ Men:
6. 120 Shore Athletic Club -A (2:53:09 34:38 17:07)
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Score Name Age Time Bib
1 8 Jeffrey Conston 55 30:30 505
2 22 Joseph Demetrick 52 33:12 503
3 28 Kevin Dollard 68 35:19 508
4 29 Eric Puma 51 35:52 504
5 33 Michael DiLeva 51 38:12 506
6 (--) Reno Stirrat 69 DNF 507
60+ Men:
1. 9 Shore Athletic Club -A (2:53:09 34:38 17:07)
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Score Name Age Time Bib
1 1 Mark Zamek 60 28:54 512
2 2 Henry Notaro 62 30:43 509
3 6 Micahel Salamone 64 32:31 510
4 (12) Miles Hersey 61 33:58 511
Open Women:
-. --- Shore Athletic Club -A (--:--:-- --:-- --:--)
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Score Name Age Time Bib
1 -- Amanda Eller 33 41:32 221
2 -- Jenna Lozzi 23 44:38 222
(incomplete team)
Race photos courtesy De Dollard. Requires a Google login to access.
Race photos by USATF here on Facebook.
Article on Masters Women's race here, with pictures of Shore AC women.
Article on Masters Men's race here.
Article on the Masters race by USATF Running Professor Paul Carlin here.
Race web site here.
SHORE AC TEAM RESULTS:
50+ Women:
2. 12 Shore Athletic Club -A (1:22:46 27:36 0:45)
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Score Name Age Time Bib
1 3 Laura DeLea 58 27:05 616
2 4 Alexandra Marzulla 52 27:49 618
3 5 Maureen Massell 55 27:50 619
4 (6) Alysia Puma 52 28:10 617
60+ Women:
3. 19 Shore Athletic Club -A (1:31:14 30:25 5:58)
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Score Name Age Time Bib
1 3 Nora Cary 68 27:06 622
2 7 Debbie Brathwaite 64 31:01 624
3 9 Susan Stirrat 68 33:04 620
4 (10) Leslie Nowicki 60 34:01 621
40+ Men:
7. 168 Shore Athletic Club -A (3:02:10 36:26 17:07)
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Score Name Age Time Bib
1 16 Edward Ross 49 28:43 499
2 35 Joseph Maranzani 46 31:45 498
3 38 Harold Leddy 68 36:11 134
4 39 Gary Wiesinger 65 39:36 156
5 40 Przemyslaw Nowicki 79 45:52 173
6 (--) Scott Linnell 67 DNS 501
50+ Men:
6. 120 Shore Athletic Club -A (2:53:09 34:38 17:07)
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Score Name Age Time Bib
1 8 Jeffrey Conston 55 30:30 505
2 22 Joseph Demetrick 52 33:12 503
3 28 Kevin Dollard 68 35:19 508
4 29 Eric Puma 51 35:52 504
5 33 Michael DiLeva 51 38:12 506
6 (--) Reno Stirrat 69 DNF 507
60+ Men:
1. 9 Shore Athletic Club -A (2:53:09 34:38 17:07)
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Score Name Age Time Bib
1 1 Mark Zamek 60 28:54 512
2 2 Henry Notaro 62 30:43 509
3 6 Micahel Salamone 64 32:31 510
4 (12) Miles Hersey 61 33:58 511
Open Women:
-. --- Shore Athletic Club -A (--:--:-- --:-- --:--)
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Score Name Age Time Bib
1 -- Amanda Eller 33 41:32 221
2 -- Jenna Lozzi 23 44:38 222
(incomplete team)
January 20, 2024, Mechanicsville, VA: The Shore AC women's 50+ team practices packing the chute at the starting line. Left to right: Laura DeLea, Alysia Puma, Maureen Massell and Ali Marzulla,
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January 20, 2024, Mechanicsville, VA: Having just checked in as a team, members of the Shore AC women's 60+ team pose briefly in the freezing cold. Left to right: Debi Brathwaite, Leslie Nowicki, Susan Stirrat and Nora Cary.
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Shore AC Scouts Earn Winter Racing Badges at USATF National XC Championships
Scout's honor: it was cold! In the wake of a quick-hitting snowstorm (that made travel the day before tricky), arctic air scoured Virginia on race day. Wind chills dipped into the teens Fahrenheit. Athletes and spectators alike bundled up in parkas and ski gloves to fend off the knife-like chill. What's more, some brain-addled trip leader set up a flimsy "tent" with tarp "walls" that broke free and flapped like laughing hyenas. Imagine if we had needed to camp overnight! Fortunately, our mission required just a few daytime hours. (And, thankfully, USATF provided a heated tent.)
Yes, we had traveled to Richmond with an important duty. Our loyal and trustworthy band came to run hard for the club and for each other. Our quest: the satisfaction of a great race, maybe team and individual medals, and points in the 2024 USATF Masters National LDR Team Grand Prix.
USATF National Masters Women 6K Race
After a solemn national anthem complete with color guard, the masters (age 40+) women blasted off from their starting boxes to begin their 6-kilometer showdown. Shore AC had two scout troops in this jamboree: W50+ and W60+. Pre-race analysis suggested that the competition would be stiff, and this proved true.
Women's 50+:
In the women's 50+ category, Greater Philadelphia brought a dynamic duo in Amy Gannon and Abby Dean, who both finished in well under 27 minutes to take the 1 and 2 scoring positions. But the Shore AC 50+ ladies countered with a tight pack, going 3-4-5-6. Laura DeLea led this challenge, storming to a magnificent 27:05 clocking and 80.4% age grading. Ali Marzulla followed with a superb 27:49 as second team scorer. Hot on Ali's heels came Maureen Massell as she darted across the finish line 1 second behind in 27:50 to complete team scoring. Alysia Puma added a very solid 28:10 as insurance runner and displaced Greater Philadelphia's third runner. However, Greater Philly still earned the victory by a close score of 10 to 12. Nevertheless, Shore AC's second place team performance earned 90 points in the 2024 USATF Masters National Team Grand Prix. That moved us into FIRST PLACE in the Grand Prix!
Women's 60+:
In contrast, our Shore AC women's 60+ crew faced not one but two other teams. (Greater Philadelphia would have represented a fourth 60+ team; however, the snowstorm prevented them from having a complete team.) Running without our ace Suzanne La Burt, we made the best of tough circumstances. Nora Cary established a fast pace right from the start and powered to an astounding time of 27:06. That gave the 68-year-old the age grading crown with 91.2%. Meanwhile, Debi Brathwaite, inspired by exhortations from Coach Joe, put the pedal to the metal in her final lap and registered an excellent 31:01 as second team scorer. Defending age 65-69 USATF Masters National Individual Grand Prix Champion Susan Stirrat revved up her engines as well and passed by the checkered flag in 33:04 to complete team scoring. Less that a minute later, Leslie Nowicki notched a very solid 34:01 in an insurance role. Although Atlanta's W60+ team edged us out for second place, our third-place showing still kept us at the top of the 2024 Grand Prix standings. We are now tied for first place with Liberty Athletic Club at 180 points each.
Yes, we had traveled to Richmond with an important duty. Our loyal and trustworthy band came to run hard for the club and for each other. Our quest: the satisfaction of a great race, maybe team and individual medals, and points in the 2024 USATF Masters National LDR Team Grand Prix.
USATF National Masters Women 6K Race
After a solemn national anthem complete with color guard, the masters (age 40+) women blasted off from their starting boxes to begin their 6-kilometer showdown. Shore AC had two scout troops in this jamboree: W50+ and W60+. Pre-race analysis suggested that the competition would be stiff, and this proved true.
Women's 50+:
In the women's 50+ category, Greater Philadelphia brought a dynamic duo in Amy Gannon and Abby Dean, who both finished in well under 27 minutes to take the 1 and 2 scoring positions. But the Shore AC 50+ ladies countered with a tight pack, going 3-4-5-6. Laura DeLea led this challenge, storming to a magnificent 27:05 clocking and 80.4% age grading. Ali Marzulla followed with a superb 27:49 as second team scorer. Hot on Ali's heels came Maureen Massell as she darted across the finish line 1 second behind in 27:50 to complete team scoring. Alysia Puma added a very solid 28:10 as insurance runner and displaced Greater Philadelphia's third runner. However, Greater Philly still earned the victory by a close score of 10 to 12. Nevertheless, Shore AC's second place team performance earned 90 points in the 2024 USATF Masters National Team Grand Prix. That moved us into FIRST PLACE in the Grand Prix!
Women's 60+:
In contrast, our Shore AC women's 60+ crew faced not one but two other teams. (Greater Philadelphia would have represented a fourth 60+ team; however, the snowstorm prevented them from having a complete team.) Running without our ace Suzanne La Burt, we made the best of tough circumstances. Nora Cary established a fast pace right from the start and powered to an astounding time of 27:06. That gave the 68-year-old the age grading crown with 91.2%. Meanwhile, Debi Brathwaite, inspired by exhortations from Coach Joe, put the pedal to the metal in her final lap and registered an excellent 31:01 as second team scorer. Defending age 65-69 USATF Masters National Individual Grand Prix Champion Susan Stirrat revved up her engines as well and passed by the checkered flag in 33:04 to complete team scoring. Less that a minute later, Leslie Nowicki notched a very solid 34:01 in an insurance role. Although Atlanta's W60+ team edged us out for second place, our third-place showing still kept us at the top of the 2024 Grand Prix standings. We are now tied for first place with Liberty Athletic Club at 180 points each.
January 20, 2024, Mechanicsville, VA: Masters women and spectators stand at attention for the playing of The Star Spangled Banner. Left to right: Coach Joe Compagni (wearing black coat), Alysia Puma, Laura DeLea, Maureen Massell, Nora Cary, Ali Marzulla and Susan Stirrat. Photograph by ?
Laura DeLea tussles with a tight pack of runners at the end of the first lap. Photograph by De Dollard.
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Ali Marzulla maintains an early lead on Lorraine Jasper of Greater Philadelphia. Photograph by De Dollard.
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Maureen Massell (in the middle) and Alysia Puma (left) keep pace with Kathy Wiegard of Atlanta Track Club. Photograph by De Dollard.
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Nora Cary (at left) rides Laura DeLea's wake to a resounding 65-69 age group victory. Photograph by De Dollard.
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Debi Brathwaite cranks up the pace at the end of her first lap. Photograph by De Dollard.
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Susan Stirrat digs deep for a strong finish, placing 3rd in her 65-69 age group. Photograph by De Dollard.
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Leslie Nowicki makes a mad dash for the finish. Photograph by De Dollard.
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USATF National Masters Men 8K Race
While Mother Nature didn't exactly treat the masters women kindly, she turned downright nasty with the masters men. The wind picked up, and the air seemed to get colder. But that didn't deter us. We had a race to run -- and badges to earn!
Men's 60+
Having dominated the Club XC race in December, consensus had our men's 60+ team winning Richmond even without superstar Rick Lee. We delivered, winning handily. But insiders wondered: how much of a role did the shoes play? You see, our guys had created their own "monsters". They had fitted spike plates onto Vaporfly racing shoes, cobbling perhaps the lightest weight cross country shoes on the planet. Surprisingly, the shoes (mostly) held together.
January 20, 2024, Mechanicsville, VA: Members of the Shore AC men's 40+ and 60+ teams huddle up to share their energy and warmth on the starting line. Front row, left to right: Przemek Nowicki (M40) and Mike Salamone (M60). Back row, left to right: Gary Wiesinger, Joe Maranzani and Eddie Ross (all M40); Henry Notaro, Mark Zamek and Miles Hersey (all M60).
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January 20, 2024, Mechanicsville, VA: The Shore AC men's 50+ sextet flash patriotic smiles as they await the commencement of their race. Left to right: Joe Demetrick, Reno Stirrat, Kevin Dollard, Hal Leddy, Mike DiLeva and Eric Puma.
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Mark Zamek, who started the Vaporfly shoe modification craze, got the 60+ race party started. He took the early lead in the "race within a race" for those age 60 and over. (The race included 40+ and 50+ men.) The 60+ field included undefeated Nat Larson, who owns every American non-stadia record for the 60-64 age group in distances from the mile to the half marathon. Could Mark pull off a huge upset? After 3 loops of the 4-loop race, Mark held an amazing 7-second lead over Nat. But, as Reno Stirrat reported later, Nat had his eyes fixed on Mark like laser beams. As the pair neared the end of their final 2-kilometer loop, Nat pulled even with Mark. Larson then dropped his unmatched Thor-like hammer and rocketed ahead, beating Zamek by 3 seconds. What a battle! Oh, and given that Larson ran for his club's 50+ team, Mark picked up the number 1 score in M60+ team competition. What a great start to Shore AC M60+ team scoring!
Meanwhile, teammate Henry Notaro was striving mightily to stay ahead of foes Mark Neff (Shadow Project) and Lester Dragstedt (Atlanta Track Club). He succeeded, thanks in part no doubt to his custom-made Vaporspikes. Henry barreled across the timing mat in 30:43, a mere second better than Neff (30:44) and 5 seconds over Dragstedt (30:48). That gave Henry a XC race score of 2. Combined with Zamek's score of 1, this gave our M60+ team a superb 1-2 start! The onus for securing victory now rested on the shoulders of Shore AC's #3 man Mike Salamone. Would his special shoes hold together? All seemed well for Mike until the fourth lap. With 1000 meters to go, the spike plate of his left shoe suddenly detached. Thankfully, a layer of shoe sole remained; Mike did not need to finish the race running barefoot. In fact, he kept his pace and clocked an outstanding time of 32:31. Mike thus contributed a nice low score of 6, making the overall team score 1+2+6 = 9. And get this: had Mike been unable to finish the race, our backup man Miles Hersey would still have kept us on top. Competing for the first time on the Shore AC M60+ A team at a national race, this talented rookie achieved a remarkable time of 33:58. Miles placed #12, the best showing of all insurance runners among the 6 teams in the race. With their victory at Richmond, the Shore AC men's 60+ A team extended their perfect record to 2 wins in the 2024 National Grand Prix.
Meanwhile, teammate Henry Notaro was striving mightily to stay ahead of foes Mark Neff (Shadow Project) and Lester Dragstedt (Atlanta Track Club). He succeeded, thanks in part no doubt to his custom-made Vaporspikes. Henry barreled across the timing mat in 30:43, a mere second better than Neff (30:44) and 5 seconds over Dragstedt (30:48). That gave Henry a XC race score of 2. Combined with Zamek's score of 1, this gave our M60+ team a superb 1-2 start! The onus for securing victory now rested on the shoulders of Shore AC's #3 man Mike Salamone. Would his special shoes hold together? All seemed well for Mike until the fourth lap. With 1000 meters to go, the spike plate of his left shoe suddenly detached. Thankfully, a layer of shoe sole remained; Mike did not need to finish the race running barefoot. In fact, he kept his pace and clocked an outstanding time of 32:31. Mike thus contributed a nice low score of 6, making the overall team score 1+2+6 = 9. And get this: had Mike been unable to finish the race, our backup man Miles Hersey would still have kept us on top. Competing for the first time on the Shore AC M60+ A team at a national race, this talented rookie achieved a remarkable time of 33:58. Miles placed #12, the best showing of all insurance runners among the 6 teams in the race. With their victory at Richmond, the Shore AC men's 60+ A team extended their perfect record to 2 wins in the 2024 National Grand Prix.
January 20, 2024, Mechanicsville, VA: It's the shoes! Los Tres Amigos model their handiwork specially made for this race: Vaporfly 3 shoes modified to include spike plates. Left to right: Mark Zamek (the instigator), Mike Salamone and Henry Notaro.
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January 20, 2024, Mechanicsville, VA: The Shore Athletic Club's Men's 60+ team stands victorious in the 2024 USATF Cross Country National Championships. Left to right: Miles Hersey, Henry Notaro, Mike Salamone and Mark Zamek.
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Men's 40+:
Shore Athletic Club also entered men's 40+ and men's 50+ teams into the USATF National Cross Country Championships. Because we lacked sufficient headcount in those age groups, we filled out the teams with spare 60+ men in order to reach the minimum of 5 men for a team. As a result, we knew the teams would not measure up to the competition; nevertheless, we could collect points in the 2024 USATF National Masters Team Grand Prix.
Our men's 40+ team featured spectacular rookie Eddie Ross. We had met Eddie at the USATF-NJ 8K Cross Country Championships in October, where he clobbered the field with a nearly 2-minute margin in 27:41. Eddie did not disappoint in his first race wearing a Shore AC singlet. He crushed the Richmond course in 28:35 to place third in his 45-49 age group. Hooray, Eddie! Fellow 49-year-old Joe Maranzani delivered a strong 31:45 as our #2 man. So far so good...however, our remaining runners on the M40+ team were the afore-mentioned old guys. Hey, they did well for their age! But they brought up the rear in terms of 40+ team scoring. Hal Leddy continued his recovery from COVID complications with a stellar 36:11. Coach Gary Wiesinger cruised through the 4-loop course in 39:36. Our esteemed 79-year-old teammate Przemek Nowicki completed team scoring when he sailed down the chute in 45:52. (Travel agent Scott Linnell checked in with the team but chose not to race due to a torn meniscus in one knee.) As expected, the Shore AC men's 40+ team finished in 7th (last) place, but chalked up 50 Grand Prix points. Well done, lads!
Shore Athletic Club also entered men's 40+ and men's 50+ teams into the USATF National Cross Country Championships. Because we lacked sufficient headcount in those age groups, we filled out the teams with spare 60+ men in order to reach the minimum of 5 men for a team. As a result, we knew the teams would not measure up to the competition; nevertheless, we could collect points in the 2024 USATF National Masters Team Grand Prix.
Our men's 40+ team featured spectacular rookie Eddie Ross. We had met Eddie at the USATF-NJ 8K Cross Country Championships in October, where he clobbered the field with a nearly 2-minute margin in 27:41. Eddie did not disappoint in his first race wearing a Shore AC singlet. He crushed the Richmond course in 28:35 to place third in his 45-49 age group. Hooray, Eddie! Fellow 49-year-old Joe Maranzani delivered a strong 31:45 as our #2 man. So far so good...however, our remaining runners on the M40+ team were the afore-mentioned old guys. Hey, they did well for their age! But they brought up the rear in terms of 40+ team scoring. Hal Leddy continued his recovery from COVID complications with a stellar 36:11. Coach Gary Wiesinger cruised through the 4-loop course in 39:36. Our esteemed 79-year-old teammate Przemek Nowicki completed team scoring when he sailed down the chute in 45:52. (Travel agent Scott Linnell checked in with the team but chose not to race due to a torn meniscus in one knee.) As expected, the Shore AC men's 40+ team finished in 7th (last) place, but chalked up 50 Grand Prix points. Well done, lads!
Eddie Ross (bib #499) chases Colonial's William Christian (bib #394) at the end of the first lap. Photo by De Dollard.
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Joe Maranzani (bib #498, at right) keeps a bead on Blacksburg Striders Club President Michael Stowe (bib #374). Maranzani would eventually catch Stowe before the finish.
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Hal Leddy (at left) sneaks up on Andrew Cutler of Colonial Road Runners near the end of their second lap.
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Gary Wiesinger (at right) pursues Atlanta Track Club's Lou Hartley (at left) as they approach the 4K point in the race.
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79-year-old Przemek Nowicki (bib #513) makes way for younger speedsters Jason Abbott (bib #496, Shadow Project) and Mark Tompkins (bib #395, Colonial) during his 2nd loop.
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Men's 50+:
The Shore AC men's 50+ crew was somewhat more competitive, being blessed with a larger contingent of runners in the relevant age group. However, it still required a 60+ runner to reach the minimum of 5 for a men's 50+ team. In fact, we placed two 60+ gentlemen on the squad: 68-year-old Kevin Dollard and 69-year-old Reno Stirrat. Unfortunately, Reno's cantankerous piriformis muscle acted up and forced him to drop out of the race. But that still left 5 guys for a complete team.
Celebrating the start of his eighth year with Shore Athletic Club, Jeff Conston soared like an Eagle Scout, He winged his way to a magnificent time of 30:30 to lead the SAC M50+ flock. Newcomer Joe Demetrick ruffled the feathers of his opponents with a splashing 33:12 as second team scorer. Kevin "The Roc" Dollard seized the challenge of the race in his talons and carried home a marvelous time of 35:19 as the #3 man. As for #4, what was that raven-like tapping, tapping at the door? 'Twas English teacher Eric Puma, turning a triumphant 35:52 score. Quoth he to those that followed, "I will beat thee Evermore!" Minutes later, Mike DiLeva motored like a mighty swan across the timing mat in 38:12 to seal the team scoring. Though our M50+ pack ended in last place, they weren't far behind fifth-place Greater Philadelphia. Good going, gents! You earned 55 points in the 2024 Grand Prix. Keep it up!
The Shore AC men's 50+ crew was somewhat more competitive, being blessed with a larger contingent of runners in the relevant age group. However, it still required a 60+ runner to reach the minimum of 5 for a men's 50+ team. In fact, we placed two 60+ gentlemen on the squad: 68-year-old Kevin Dollard and 69-year-old Reno Stirrat. Unfortunately, Reno's cantankerous piriformis muscle acted up and forced him to drop out of the race. But that still left 5 guys for a complete team.
Celebrating the start of his eighth year with Shore Athletic Club, Jeff Conston soared like an Eagle Scout, He winged his way to a magnificent time of 30:30 to lead the SAC M50+ flock. Newcomer Joe Demetrick ruffled the feathers of his opponents with a splashing 33:12 as second team scorer. Kevin "The Roc" Dollard seized the challenge of the race in his talons and carried home a marvelous time of 35:19 as the #3 man. As for #4, what was that raven-like tapping, tapping at the door? 'Twas English teacher Eric Puma, turning a triumphant 35:52 score. Quoth he to those that followed, "I will beat thee Evermore!" Minutes later, Mike DiLeva motored like a mighty swan across the timing mat in 38:12 to seal the team scoring. Though our M50+ pack ended in last place, they weren't far behind fifth-place Greater Philadelphia. Good going, gents! You earned 55 points in the 2024 Grand Prix. Keep it up!
Jeff Conston (bib #515) shadows Blacksburg's Kevin McGuire (bib #377) while Henry Notaro (bib #509, behind Jeff) keeps pace.
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Joe Demetrick (at left) leads Chuck Shields (bib #454, Greater Philadelphia), Joe Calkins (bib #403, Colonial) and Robert Qualls (bib #534, top 70+ runner) near the end of the second lap.
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Kevin Dollard (bib #508) asserts a lead on Rich Harfst (bib #555, unaffiliated) as they complete their second lap.
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Eric Puma hits a good, steady stride as he approaches the midway point in the 8K race.
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Mike DiLeva (at left) duels with Nils Peterson (at right) of Atlanta Track Club as they complete their second 2K loop.
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USATF National Open Women 10K Race
With an eye on the future, Shore Athletic Club was delighted to enter two young women into the Open race at these national championships. Though we were unable to enter a full team of four runners this year, we hope to do so in coming years.
Little did our two harriers, Amanda Eller and Jenna Lozzi, realize that their race would include obstacles. Hay bales and logs had them leaping like steeplechasers. Despite the obstructions, they powered through to admirable times of 41:32 and 44:38, respectively. Well done, ladies!
January 20, 2024, Mechanicsville, VA: Brave representatives of Shore Athletic Club pose at the starting line for the Open Women race before shedding warm-up clothing. Left to right: Jenna Lozzi, Amanda Eller and Coach Joe Compagni.
Amanda Eller (bib #221) muscles her way up the lone hill on the 5-loop Open Women's course.
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Jenna Lozzi drafts off of a speedy group of harriers as she nears the completion of her first lap.
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Individual Accomplishments
The Shore AC troop racked up an impressive number of merit badges at Richmond. These SAC scouts received new patches as top-3 scorers in their 5-year age groups.
In addition, these Shore AC harriers added badges to their sashes by finishing among the top ten in their 5-year age groups.
The Shore AC troop racked up an impressive number of merit badges at Richmond. These SAC scouts received new patches as top-3 scorers in their 5-year age groups.
- Edward Ross 3rd M45-49 28:43 81.7%
- Laura DeLea 2nd F55-59 27:05 80.4%
- Mark Zamek 2nd M60-64 28:54 89.3% -- #2 AG among masters men
- Henry Notaro 3rd M60-64 30:43 85.5%
- Nora Cary 1st F65-69 27:06 91.3% -- #1 AG among all masters athletes
- Susan Stirrat 3rd F65-69 33:04 74.9%
In addition, these Shore AC harriers added badges to their sashes by finishing among the top ten in their 5-year age groups.
- Alexandra Marzulla 6th F50-54 27:49 73.0%
- Alysia Puma 9th F50-54 28:10 72.1%
- Jeffrey Conston 4th M55-59 30:30 80.9%
- Maureen Massell 5th F55-59 27:50 75.6%
- Michael Salamone 9th M60-64 32:31 82.3%
- Debbie Brathwaite 8th F60-64 31:01 75.7%
- Kevin Dollard 9th M65-69 35:19 78.7%
- Przemyslaw Nowicki 8th M75-79 45:52 71.3%
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January 19, 2024, Mechanicsville, VA: A very merry crew of Shore Athletic Club runners loads up on carbohydrates at Giambanco's Grill the night before their big race. Left to right: Nora Cary, Mark Zamek, Scott Linnell, Henry Notaro, Jim Linn (New Jersey Pacers), Alysia Puma, Eric Puma, Gary Wiesinger, Joe Demetrick, Reno Stirrat, Hal Leddy, Ali Marzulla and Debi Brathwaite. Many thanks to Dave Cary for serving as photographer.
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January 20, 2024, Glen Allen, VA: Members of Shore Athletic Club celebrate a marvelous day of competition and camaraderie at the Virginia Crossings host hotel's restaurant. Left to right, around the table: Hal Leddy, Mike Salamone, Kevin Dollard, Reno Stirrat, Scott Linnell, Eddie Ross, Tish Ross, De Dollard, Debi Brathwaite, Dave Cary, Nora Cary and Susan Stirrat,
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