NYRR and the NYC Marathon

New York Road Runners, organizers of New York City Marathon, paid only $494,000 to charity last year
http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/take_money_run_xZ5mBi5fvLHdC6KlIeUC5K


NYPD To Refund Fees Paid By NYC Marathon
http://www.runnersworld.com/races/nypd-refund-fees-paid-nyc-marathon


NYC Marathon: NYRR Prez on the Ropes Over Handling of Hurricane
http://blogs.villagevoice.com/runninscared/2012/11/nyc_marathon_ny.php

Renegade Runners First Annual Dinner & Awards Ceremony

The First Annual Renegade Runners Dinner & Awards Ceremony took place on Saturday, January 28th at Douglaston Manor. The turnout was fantastic, and many attendees were awarded for their hard work and dedication to the club over the past year.

Here is the list of awards and recipients:
Terrence Baptiste - Fastest Male Runner, 2011
Christine Bond - Intermediate Runner Award 2011
Philip Brown - Service Award 2011
Silver Chaudry - Newcomer of the Year 2011
Sal D'Amico - Up-And-Coming Runner of the Year 2011
Mary Fisher - Supporter of the Year (Female) 2011
David (Rasta) Francis - Suppertor of the Year (Male) 2011
Isaiah Goodman - Fastest Veteran Runner 2011
Nicolas Gutierrez - Youth Runner of the Year 2011
Winthrop Jacobs - Best Running Style 2011
Letisha Jenkins - Most Improved Runner (Female) 2011
Reggie Lambert - Most Improved Runner (Male) 2011
Sharon Locker - Marathon Award 2011
Francois Michel - Coaching & Service Award 2011
Monroe Morton - Service Award 2011
Vincent Morton - Fastest 50+ Master's Runner (Male) 2011, Coach of the Year 2011
Donovan Mulholland - Rookie of the Year 2011
Andrea Pryce - Fastest Master's Runner (Female) 2011
Myrian Rangon - Marathon Award 2011, Most Races of the Year Master's (Female) 2011
Erol Richards - Team Player Award 2011
Len Richards - Service Award 2011, Most Inspirational Runner 2011
Anthony Riojas - Most Improved Runner (Male) 2011, Comeback Runner of the Year 2011
Dino Riojas - Coaching & Service Award 2011, Renegade Runners Club Award 2011
Maria Romano - Renegade Runners Club Award 2011, Most Races for the Year 2011, Marathon Award 2011, Fastest 50+ Master's Runner (Female) 2011, Coaching & Service Award 2011
Dana Rosales - Runner of the Year 2011, Service Award 2011, Marathon Award 2011
Cinthya Sandoval - Fastest Runner (Female) 2011
Candice Sexton - Renegade Runner of the Year 2011
Frank Stonitsch - Marathon Award 2011, Racewalker of the Year 2011, Most Races for the Year Veteran 2011
Claudelle Trotman - USATF Coach Award 2011
Arthur Vendryes - Fastest Master's Runner (Male) 2011, Athlete of the Year 2011

Those who attended said a fabulous time was had by all, and are already looking forward to next year's event.

A big "Thank You!" goes out to Dana, Francois, and Arthur for coordinating and executing this event, as well as many, many others who lended help, assistance and advice to this trio.

See you on the track!

Sincerely,

Sabrina Martin
Club Secretary