The Winner's Circle Running Club

Serving Northeastern Massachusetts, Southeastern New Hampshire and Southwestern Maine

The Winners Circle water stop crew ready for action at the 2009 Mt. Washington Road Race. Congratulations to the 32 WCRC members who completed the climb, and special congratulations to Linda Long, Sinthy Kounlasa, and Vicki Miller who placed first in the Womens Seniors Team division. Thanks to the entire water stop crew and to the WCRC drivers who shuttled vehicles to the top before the race. Special thanks to Jim Banyas and Timmy Poole, who organized and hosted the successful post race cookout.
Photos courtesy of WCRC member (and water stop worker) Lisa Dressel Rohr.

WCRC runs at 5:00 PM every Thursday from the club's locker rooms at the Winner's Circle Sports Bar, 211 Elm Street (Rt. 110), Salisbury, MA 01952. Runners of all abilities are invited to participate. Club "social hours" occur each Thursday following the run. General club meetings are held on the second Thursday of every month at 6:30 PM.

Group runs are held every Monday at 6:00 PM from the parking lot at Saunders at Rye Harbor (moved from Redhook starting April 20). Of course, a "social hour" on the deck overlooking the harbor always follows the run. This is a club neutral run ... if you're looking for a group run to keep you motivated through the winter, show up Monday at 6:00!

Summer Cross Country Races: Don Hennigar is once again organizing a series of Summer Cross Country races at Maudslay State Park, Newburyport, MA every Thurs. evening at 6:00PM, starting July 9. Two races will be run each evening - 1.5 miles and 3.0 miles, runners choice. Ribbons for all finishers under 12. No entry fee, donations accepted to defray the park’s permit fee and the cost of ribbons. Great way to test your fitness, get in a tempo run, and involve the whole family! For more information contact Donald Hennigar at dhennigar2@hotmail.com.

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	Not To Be Missed
	The 31th Annual Pat Polletta 5k Road Race will be held will be held on Wednesday July 1, 2009 at 6:30 PM. At the Winner's Circle Sports Bar in Salisbury MA. Course is on roads and rail trail. This race is in memory of Pat Polletta, well known in the running community and former running coach for Amesbury High School. Proceeds will go to the Amesbury High School to help fund athletic programs. For more information contact Mike Fiene at 978-462-1915 or email mjfiene@msn.com.
	4th WCRC/YANKEE RUNNER-RIVER RIVALS SUMMER TRACK GRAND PRIX SERIES. The Winner’s Circle Running Club and Yankee Runner of Newburyport in collaboration with Newburyport, Amesbury, Pentucket, and Triton Track present a 5 meet summer track and field series for youth and adults. DATE and PLACES: July 7-Amesbury High; July 14-Newburyport(Fuller Field); July 21-Triton High; Aug. 4-Pentucket High; Aug. 11-Newburyport. (SIGN-UP 4:45 pm EVENTS START-5:30- all meets). More info: Mike McCormick-978-382-0738; Steve Derro-978-994-9091; Joe Colbert- 508-423-8929; Ernie Bissaillion-978-346-4918.
	The sixth annual Run for the Gym 5K road race will be held on Saturday July 11, 2009. 6:00 PM start at 457 Main Street, Nasson Common in Springvale Maine. Proceeds to benefit the Nasson Community Center. T-shirts to the first 200 registrants, raffles, refreshments, awards in 5 year age groups. Cash awards 1st and 2nd male and female open, 1st male and female master. Special Mike Kimball Award to the first male senior (50-59). George J. Gillis award for the pledge winner. For more information contact Bob Randall at 207-490-1386 or email runbob@metrocast.net. Timed by WCRC.
	The Winners Circle Running Club has once again arranged a summer party boat cruise for WCRC members on Friday July 17 at 6:30 PM. This year the club will cruise on the Captain's Lady out of Plum Island, MA, for a three hour cruise up the Merrimack River (no kidding ... a legitimate "threee hour toouuuur" - Ted Jones will play Gilligan, who will be Ginger?). Cost is $15 per person including a complimentary first drink For information and reservations contact Ted Jones before 7/6 at ted-allie@comcast.net or call 978-465-2228.
	The 36th Annual Stratham Fair Road Race will be run on Saturday, July 25, 2009. NH Classic 5.7 Mile Course - 4th Oldest Race in New Hampshire - Start Time 8:30am - Registration & Start @ Stratham Hill Park, Route 33, Stratham, NH. *Team Challenge: Winner's Circle Running Club vs Coastal Athletic Association. 2 person relay team division (2.9/2.8 miles). Tech shirts to first 125 registered. Free Entry to the Fair* With Race Number - Day Of Race Only. For more information contact Gary Rohr at (603)775-7202 or email gary.rohr@foyinsurance.com.
	The 19th annual Newburyport Yankee Homecoming High Street Mile one mile road race will be run on Sunday, August 2, 2009. "The way racing used to be." 10AM start at Atkinson Common in Newburyport, MA. Fast/flat USATF certified straight line course. Separate start times based on age division and sex. Over $3000 in cash and prizes. For more information call Chris Kealey at (978) 270-6854 or email Chris.Kealey@Thermofisher.com. Organized by WCRC.

2009 WCRC Grand Prix Series. The 2009 WCRC Grand Prix Series is underway, under new series director Dale Eckert. Results will be posted periodically. Dale has devised a new system for scoring each race, which I am sure he would be happy to explain to you over a beverage at the next WCRC meeting. Male and female series winners in each age group will be recognized with prizes of undisclosed monetary value and will have their names engraved on the plaque of honor on display upstairs at the Winner's Circle.

WCRC Whine Line. Here is your chance to whine to the WCRC board: "The course was too long", "The clock ran too fast", "The race director was rude", "The beer was too warm", ... the possibilities are unlimited! Use the Whine Line to pass on your anonymous feedback to the WCRC board - positive or negative.

WCRC Photo Gallery. Visit the Winner's Circle Running Club Photo Gallery. If you have WCRC photos (new or old) that you'd like to add to the gallery, send a scanned version (any picture file format) to wcrc@xenia.unh.edu or bring the real thing to a club meeting, road race or Thursday run.

WCRC's Kelly Bradbury in pursuit at the 2003 Run for the Roses 5K on May 14 - photo courtesy of Ted Tyler.