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1. Volunteers needed ASAP! USATF-NJ could use a volunteer or two to work with Pam Fales at the USATF table at the Newport 10K Open Championship for Men and Women this Saturday May 10th in Jersey City, NJ. She'll need help taking team declarations until 8:15 AM before the race and help with the awards after. The race begins at 8:30, giving you a chance to also run the race. It's not hard work, but too much for one person. If someone can help, please email Pam at usatfnj@hotmail.com and Baxter Brooks at baxter.brooks@infineum.com. Directions to the race can be found at www.oymp.net/Raceinfo/newport.htm 2. JUNE MOON Registration is NOW OPEN! Mark your calendars for Friday June 20th at 7:15 PM The 11th Annual June Moon will take place. 3.CJRRC’s General Membership Meetings Next meeting will be Thursday May 29th Our Guest Speaker in May will be Dr. Marc Silberman. Board Certified in Family Medicine and Sports Medicine, Dr. Silberman specializes in the health care of athletes and active individuals, with a whole body approach to both orthopedic injuries as well as medical issues specific to athletes. He has been a physician at the New York City Marathon, Marine Corps Marathon, Penn Relays, and US Pro Cycling Championships. Dr. Silberman is published and has presented at national conferences in the field of Sports Medicine. CJRRC’s Summer Outing will be July 26th at Monmouth Park Details coming soon! Dates for the rest of 2008 on Club News Page 2 All meetings are at 7:30 PM and are held at the Cranford VFW 479 S Ave E, Cranford Township, New Jersey 07016 4.Baxter Brooks was part of Boston Marathon Team Reeve! His time was 4:44! Baxter Brooks, our mutual friend, esteemed club member and former CJRRC president is embarking in an effort to raise $ 5,000 for the Christopher and Dana Reeve's Foundation. On April 21, 2008, Baxter ran the Boston Marathon and by doing so, raised money to help cure spinal cord injuries. The Foundation is dedicated to improving the life of those afflicted with paralysis through funding of innovative research, public information and peer advocacy. You can still make a donation. You can write a check paid to the order of CDRF and mail it to: OYMP Attn, CDRF 54 Thomas Drive Clark, NJ 07066 or (scroll down the page & click on Baxter’s name) 5.New! Announcing the CENTRAL JERSEY TRIPLE! 2008 will be the inaugural season for The Central Jersey Triple. All people (members and non-members of CJRRC) who run and/or volunteer in all three of the following club races will receive a commemorative coffee mug. Our three club races are: June Moon 5K – June 20, 2008 Fall Classic 4 Mile – Sept. 1, 2008 Hangover Run 5K – Jan. 1, 2009 The mugs will be presented at the Hangover Run. A list will be updated on www.cjrrc.org after each race showing who is eligible for the award. 6.New! USATF Championship Race Participation Incentive In order to increase club participation in the 2008 USATF-NJ Long Distance Running Championship Series, CJRRC will provide merchandise incentives to all members who run on our teams. There will be 14 Championship Races this year; 12 for all runners, 1 for men, and one for women. Details Club News Page 2 Click Here 7.The RRCA will be holding a coaching certification June 28 & 29 in Arlington, Virginia July 19-20 Orangeburg, South Carolina August 22-23, New Orleans, Louisiana October 3-4 Portland, Oregon October 24-25 in Arlington, Virginia The certification is designed for coaching adult endurance runners for road running. There are currently more than 400 RRCA certified coaches across the US in 41 states and in Canada. Register soon. Classes fill up VERY quickly! And the RRCA will also hold classes for Continuing Education Credits for RRCA Certified Coaches May 2nd and 3rd at the RRCA Convention in Cincinnati, OH Details for both programs Click Here 8.If you missed the Spirit of the Marathon Movie Public Broadcasting’s NOVA has an hour long episode called MARATHON CHALLENGE. It’s presented online in 5 chapters. 9.Registration for Step by Step is now Closed! Step by Step, CJRRC’s instructional running program was off to a wonderful start on Tuesday. This program thrives because of the dedication of our CJRRC volunteer coaches. 10. Proposed Changes to the CJRRC Constitution Club News Page 3 Click Here 11.Club Member and Step by Step Graduate Vincent Corso is profiled in the Jan/Feb 2008 issue of Weight Watchers Magazine. Also Vinnie’s My Space Link about Weight Watchers
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