February 1, 2025, Wayne, NJ: Shore AC team members prepare to plunge into the cold exterior of a February day at the Penguin Pace 5K. Front row, left to right: Reno Stirrat, Tammy Grossberndt, Nora Cary, Luz Ravines, Mike Salamone, Rebecca Keenan and Susan Stirrat. Back row, left to right: Bob Shields, Scott Linnell, John Delaney, Karen Dos Santos, Peter Auteri, Denis Keenan and Frank Novak.
Shore AC Results for the 2025 Penguin Pace 5K Co-Ed Team Race
Race date: February 1, 2025 Full results from CompuScore
Link to the race web site.
SHORE AC CO-ED TEAM RESULT:
1 SHORE AC 490.48 Average: 81.75
42.Nora Cary Morristown,NJ 69 F 16 372 22:20 92.95*
18.Michael Salamone Ringwood,NJ 65 M 16 342 20:05 82.53*
37.Reno Stirrat Rockaway,NJ 70 M 16 200 21:44 80.17*
10.Karen Dos Santos Belvidere,NJ 43 F 16 341 19:30 79.06*
57.Ken Wilson Rumson,NJ 73 M 16 278 22:59 78.92*
136.Susan Stirrat Rockaway,NJ 69 F 16 201 27:01 76.85*
64.Peter Auteri Pompton Lakes,NJ 73 M 16 231 23:14 78.07
34.Rebecca Keenan Mount Arlington,NJ 50 F 16 259 21:33 76.44
55.Scott Linnell Colts Neck,NJ 68 M 16 199 22:55 74.38
28.John Delaney Toms River,NJ 55 M 16 197 20:49 73.03
3.Frank M. Novak Wayne,NJ 32 M 16 136 18:42 68.87
46.Robert Shields Parsippany,NJ 57 M 16 300 22:30 68.71
30.Denis Keenan Mount Arlington,NJ 49 M 16 260 21:17 68.04
187.Tammy Grossberndt Flanders,NJ 61 F 16 344 29:19 63.83
229.Luz Gladys Ravines Elizabeth,NJ 63 F 16 295 32:05 59.81
Link to the race web site.
SHORE AC CO-ED TEAM RESULT:
1 SHORE AC 490.48 Average: 81.75
42.Nora Cary Morristown,NJ 69 F 16 372 22:20 92.95*
18.Michael Salamone Ringwood,NJ 65 M 16 342 20:05 82.53*
37.Reno Stirrat Rockaway,NJ 70 M 16 200 21:44 80.17*
10.Karen Dos Santos Belvidere,NJ 43 F 16 341 19:30 79.06*
57.Ken Wilson Rumson,NJ 73 M 16 278 22:59 78.92*
136.Susan Stirrat Rockaway,NJ 69 F 16 201 27:01 76.85*
64.Peter Auteri Pompton Lakes,NJ 73 M 16 231 23:14 78.07
34.Rebecca Keenan Mount Arlington,NJ 50 F 16 259 21:33 76.44
55.Scott Linnell Colts Neck,NJ 68 M 16 199 22:55 74.38
28.John Delaney Toms River,NJ 55 M 16 197 20:49 73.03
3.Frank M. Novak Wayne,NJ 32 M 16 136 18:42 68.87
46.Robert Shields Parsippany,NJ 57 M 16 300 22:30 68.71
30.Denis Keenan Mount Arlington,NJ 49 M 16 260 21:17 68.04
187.Tammy Grossberndt Flanders,NJ 61 F 16 344 29:19 63.83
229.Luz Gladys Ravines Elizabeth,NJ 63 F 16 295 32:05 59.81
Shore AC Breaks the Ice on Opening Day with a Smashing Win in the Penguin Pace 5K
The USATF New Jersey Association's team race calendar for 2025 sent shivers down more than a few spines when it was recently released. Normally, team racing doesn't begin until the end of March. By then, roads are clear of winter's ice, and rapidly lengthening days boost the chances of mild weather. But a race on February 1st? That sure seemed risky -- and sounded awfully cold!!!
Moreover, would enough Shore AC athletes show up? A segment of our ranks flies south for the winter. Many more have other commitments on winter weekends or are taking much-deserved breaks from racing. Thankfully, enough SAC pack members waddled onto our ice shelf to give us a team. We numbered 15: 9 men and 6 women. Opposing flocks mostly outnumbered us. Notably, the berg where Fleet Feet / Essex gathered teemed with over 30 birds. Clifton's floe bore a similarly sized crowd.
No matter. Once the gun sounded and we dove into the race, the key was how fast for our age we could swim -- er, run :-). My, how us harriers in white sped! When results were tallied, Shore AC sported the first-place female and male age graders. In fact, it was a SAC sweep on the men's side, as we claimed first, second and third on the PLP charts. Our ladies made waves of their own, nabbing first, third and seventh.
Leading all runners in age grading was 2024 USATF Masters National Athlete of the Year Nora Cary. Her stupendous time of 22:20 rendered the 69-year-old a world-class age grading once again, nailing 92.95% and getting her Shore AC co-ed team off to a magnificent start. Golden-year speedster Mike Salamone notched Shore AC's next co-ed scoring position. Using the race as a high-tempo training run, our 65-year-old sensation breezed home in 20:25 to score a superb 82.53% PLP. SAC Hall of Famer and former USATF Masters National Athlete of the Year Reno Stirrat crossed in 21:44, equating to a stellar 80.17% as our third scorer. Karen Dos Santos continued our hit parade by placing first overall among women. Her scintillating time of 19:30 bought the 43-year-old a terrific 79.06% age grading. Our fifth scorer could probably swim with actual penguins: Ken Wilson interleaves his road races with triathlons. Today, Ken tucked just under 23 minutes with a 22:59, good enough to give the 73-year-old a magnificent 78.92% PLP. Team scoring was wrapped up by 2023 USATF Masters National LDR Age 65-69 Champion Susan Stirrat. The 69-year-old's 27:01 clocking corresponded to an excellent age grading of 76.85%.
The Shore AC team featured a bevy of outstanding backup runners. Pete Auteri nabbed third place in his 70-74 age group with a fine 23:14 that earned him an age grading of 78.07%. Rebecca Keenan won her 50-54 age group with a ripping 21:33, picking up a magnificent 76.44% PLP in the process. Meanwhile, team captain Scott Linnell hardly earned his stripes, fading in the final stretch and ceding third place in his 65-69 age group to rival Charlie Slaughter. Scott crossed in 22:55 for a 74.38% AG. John Delaney put on a far better show, nailing a speedy 20:49 to earn 73.03% PLP. Frank Novak swung for the fences, launching a towering 18:42 to place third overall! Alas, his young age of 32 left Frank with an age grading of 68.87%. Bob Shields celebrated his return from injury with a solid 22:30 to earn 68.71% PLP. Denis Keenan delivered a very strong 21:17, rating him at 68.04%. Tammy Grossberndt began her Shore AC career with a fine 29:19 -- good for third in the 60-64 age group -- and a corresponding 63.83% age grading. Welcome, Tammy! Keep it up! Finally, we had a truly brave heart appear. Luz Ravines woke up feeling ill but raced anyway. Her determination to finish got her through a tough patch at Mile 2. Kudos to her for completing the course in 32:05 and collecting a 59.81% age grading. Brava to Luz and the ladies! Bravo to the men!
Moreover, would enough Shore AC athletes show up? A segment of our ranks flies south for the winter. Many more have other commitments on winter weekends or are taking much-deserved breaks from racing. Thankfully, enough SAC pack members waddled onto our ice shelf to give us a team. We numbered 15: 9 men and 6 women. Opposing flocks mostly outnumbered us. Notably, the berg where Fleet Feet / Essex gathered teemed with over 30 birds. Clifton's floe bore a similarly sized crowd.
No matter. Once the gun sounded and we dove into the race, the key was how fast for our age we could swim -- er, run :-). My, how us harriers in white sped! When results were tallied, Shore AC sported the first-place female and male age graders. In fact, it was a SAC sweep on the men's side, as we claimed first, second and third on the PLP charts. Our ladies made waves of their own, nabbing first, third and seventh.
Leading all runners in age grading was 2024 USATF Masters National Athlete of the Year Nora Cary. Her stupendous time of 22:20 rendered the 69-year-old a world-class age grading once again, nailing 92.95% and getting her Shore AC co-ed team off to a magnificent start. Golden-year speedster Mike Salamone notched Shore AC's next co-ed scoring position. Using the race as a high-tempo training run, our 65-year-old sensation breezed home in 20:25 to score a superb 82.53% PLP. SAC Hall of Famer and former USATF Masters National Athlete of the Year Reno Stirrat crossed in 21:44, equating to a stellar 80.17% as our third scorer. Karen Dos Santos continued our hit parade by placing first overall among women. Her scintillating time of 19:30 bought the 43-year-old a terrific 79.06% age grading. Our fifth scorer could probably swim with actual penguins: Ken Wilson interleaves his road races with triathlons. Today, Ken tucked just under 23 minutes with a 22:59, good enough to give the 73-year-old a magnificent 78.92% PLP. Team scoring was wrapped up by 2023 USATF Masters National LDR Age 65-69 Champion Susan Stirrat. The 69-year-old's 27:01 clocking corresponded to an excellent age grading of 76.85%.
The Shore AC team featured a bevy of outstanding backup runners. Pete Auteri nabbed third place in his 70-74 age group with a fine 23:14 that earned him an age grading of 78.07%. Rebecca Keenan won her 50-54 age group with a ripping 21:33, picking up a magnificent 76.44% PLP in the process. Meanwhile, team captain Scott Linnell hardly earned his stripes, fading in the final stretch and ceding third place in his 65-69 age group to rival Charlie Slaughter. Scott crossed in 22:55 for a 74.38% AG. John Delaney put on a far better show, nailing a speedy 20:49 to earn 73.03% PLP. Frank Novak swung for the fences, launching a towering 18:42 to place third overall! Alas, his young age of 32 left Frank with an age grading of 68.87%. Bob Shields celebrated his return from injury with a solid 22:30 to earn 68.71% PLP. Denis Keenan delivered a very strong 21:17, rating him at 68.04%. Tammy Grossberndt began her Shore AC career with a fine 29:19 -- good for third in the 60-64 age group -- and a corresponding 63.83% age grading. Welcome, Tammy! Keep it up! Finally, we had a truly brave heart appear. Luz Ravines woke up feeling ill but raced anyway. Her determination to finish got her through a tough patch at Mile 2. Kudos to her for completing the course in 32:05 and collecting a 59.81% age grading. Brava to Luz and the ladies! Bravo to the men!
SHORE AC INDIVIDUAL RESULTS:
Shore AC athletes among the top 3 overall in their genders.
Name Age Place Time Age Grading
Shore AC athletes among the top 3 in their age groups.
Name Age Place Time Age Grading
Shore AC athletes among the top 10 in their age groups.
Name Age Place Time Age Grading
Shore AC athletes among the top 3 overall in their genders.
Name Age Place Time Age Grading
- Karen Dos Santos 43 1st FOverall 19:30 79.06% <== #3 age grading among all women
- Frank M. Novak 32 3rd MOverall 18:42 68.87%
Shore AC athletes among the top 3 in their age groups.
Name Age Place Time Age Grading
- Christopher Moye 44 2nd M40-44 19:17 72.24%
- Denis Keenan 49 3rd M45-49 21:17 68.04%
- Rebecca Keenan 50 1st F50-54 21:33 76.44%
- Tammy Grossberndt 61 3rd F60-64 29:19 63.83%
- Michael Salamone 65 1st M65-69 20:05 82.53% <== #1 age grading among all men
- Mike Ayars 68 2nd M65-69 21:54 77.83%
- Nora Cary 69 1st F65-69 22:20 92.95% <== #1 age grading among all finishers
- Reno Stirrat 70 1st M70-74 21:44 80.17% <== #2 age grading among all men
- Ken Wilson 73 2nd M70-74 22:59 78.92% <== #3 age grading among all men
- Peter Auteri 73 3rd M70-74 23:14 78.07%
Shore AC athletes among the top 10 in their age groups.
Name Age Place Time Age Grading
- John Delaney 55 4th M55-59 20:49 73.03%
- Robert Shields 56 9th M55-59 22:30 68.71%
- Luz Gladys Ravines 63 6th F60-64 32:05 59.81%
- Scott Linnell 68 4th M65-69 22:55 74.38%
- Susan Stirrat 69 4th F65-69 27:01 76.85%
February 1, 2025, Wayne, NJ: This flock of Shore AC harriers is all smiles as they warm up for the Penguin Pace 5K. Left to right: Ken Wilson, Reno Stirrat, Karen Dos Santos, Nora Cary, Rebecca Keenan, Denis Keenan and John Delaney.
