Larchmont 5K Sets New Pace
16 Jun, 2012
By Polly Kreisman
The Larchmont Village 5K had been a local tradition for years until 2007, when dwindling participation and increased expenses led to its demise.
Until now. With fresh energy from a new recreation committee, generous sponsors and over 500 runners, the tradition was reborn Friday night as the Sprint to Flint. And it may have been the most successful ever.
About 350 children participated in a 1 mile “Fun Run,” all receiving First Place ribbons, and 229 people ran a 5K course through the Flint Park area and Larchmont Manor, timed by the Westchester Runners Club.
Burgers and dogs followed and the bar was open at the American Legion Post 347.
Committee chair Kate Verni said she was “thrilled” with the turnout. Trader Joe’s donated apples and bananas. Larchmont Wellness hosted post-race massages for participants. Equinox ran a stretching station.
Below the photos are a list of race winners and organizers. And please send photos of the adult race…I was too busy running to shoot…
Larchmont Run 2012
5K OVERALL Alexander Burks, 16:48 | 5K OVERALL Narisa Wild, 21:39 |
1 MILE BOYS 12 & UNDER1st Place: Liam Gibbons, 7:26 | 1 MILE GIRLS 12 & UNDER1st Place: Lily Flynn, 7:27 |
| Male 14 & Under 1st Place: Jonah Gorevic, 20:49 2nd Place: William Burks, 22:03 3rd Place: Jack Green, 22:44 | Female 14 & Under 1st Place: Shari Rauls, 22:30 2nd Place: Sarah Flynn, 22:42 3rd Place: Anna Flynn, 22:50
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| Male 15-19 1st Place: Forrest Simpson, 20:51 2nd Place: Tommy McEvily, 28:09 3rd Place: Alex Biener, 25:49 | Female 15-19 1st Place: Leonie Rauls, 22:30 2nd Place: Mary Gail DiBuono, 23:18 3rd Place: Yasmine Hemide, 24:27 |
| Male 20s 1st Place: Lawrence Azzaretti, 22:12 2nd Place: Jorda Bogart, 22:18 3rd Place: Andrew Nigro, 23:22 | Female 20s 1st Place: Lindsey Azzaretti, 22:12 2nd Place: Kelly Heath, 27:04 3rd Place: Yael Asen, 27:52 |
| Male 30s 1st Place: Mitchel Baruchwitz, 20:37 2nd Place: James Hinkle, 20:58 3rd Place: Derek Delisle, 21:15 | Female 30s 1st Place: Heather Metzl, 24:18 2nd Place: Clare McIntyre, 24:48 3rd Place: Lauren Cassidy, 26:12 |
| Male 40s 1st Place: Matthew Patrick, 17:51 2nd Place: John Bransfield, 18:34 3rd Place: John Collado, 18:53 | Female 40s 1st Place: Karen Loga, 24:13 2nd Place: Susan Carnicelli, 24:49 3rd Place: Kathrin Rauschnabel, 25:06 |
| Male 50s 1st Place: Auxford Burks, 20:46 2nd Place: Frank Owens, 21:41 3rd Place: Robert Nabholz, 23:16 | Female 50s 1st Place: Ellen McEvily, 25:14 2nd Place: Eileen Carlsen, 27:14 3rd Place: Gloria Greco, 27:20 |
| Male 60s 1st Place: Frank Cox, 44:52
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2012 Race committee: Carolyn Lee, Val Firestein, Chris Curtin and Kate Verni.
Village of Larchmont Recreation committee:
Trustee Liaison: Peter Fanelli
Director: Joyce Callahan
Chair: Kate Verni
Members: Chris Curtin, Kyle Delasa, Iraci DiBuono, Brigid Henry, Theresa Finck, Lynda Fisher, Angela Gill, Carolyn Lee, Mary Menzel, Amanda Schlumberger, David Salko, Jen Thompson, Val Firestein, Margo Waxman
Other volunteers: Julia Callahan, Mary Gail and Joanna DiBuono, Claire Gillsater, Courtney Hewson, Rowen Hewson, Andrea Karamitsos, Joanna Noble, Tess Resman and Zoe Verni.
Cabby says:
With Parker having the support of Otis, Myers, Latimer and Bramson, Tom's chances of winning a primary are slim to nothing.Cabby says:
And Petco was a Duane Reade for a very short period of time. What were they thinking when they opened across the street from CVS?WTF??? says:
closing Weaver Street Bridge before the school year ends ? how did local officials let THAT happen ? INSANE. I saw that children will still be able to walk but still crazy, they are going to have the mother of all traffic jams on Chatsworth bridge and Rockland won't be much better ...crazy they could not schedule this for July/ August / wait just three more weeks.J. Mark Lane says:
Agreed. Breast cancer (like all cancers) does not care what your economic or social circumstances are. And the fatality rates are inversely related to access to medical care (preventive care and treatment). And that access has both a geographic component and an economic component. And also an education component. None of that should be the case. But it is. Jolie is in fact brave, for bringing her experience public even though it will negatively impact her sex-goddess status, on which she relies for her profession. There are a lot of people on this planet working to increase access to cancer treatment. My own efforts, humble though they are, have mostly been via the Komen organization (which, despite "political" problems, still gives more to BC work than any group on earth). We just have to keep plugging away at it. There's really no choice. Everyone can contribute something. What Angelina Jolie has contributed is huge, even if she does nothing else (which I doubt). Respect, for that.anonymous says:
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Excellent commentary. The sad fact is most people can't imagine the impact of a large development like this - especially as there is no comparable structure in Mamaroneck or Larchmont. It is convenient to accept the developers glossy brochure and think these condos fit into our community. I have heard it said that the only people impacted will be nearby residents. This monstrosity will impact every resident of Larchmont and Mamaroneck - especially those with school-age children. Perhaps the closing of the Weaver Street bridge will heighten awareness of the terrible traffic conditions already existing in this town and get more people to question the wisdom of shoving 120+ condo units on top of our schools and into the middle of a densely populated residential area. Or maybe the opening of the Wahlgreens at the front door to the Hommocks will create a enough of a nightmare at dropoff and pickup that this community will remember that if you want to raise children in a safe and nice place, you need to protect the community before it is too late!observer says:
This large reduction in assessment reflects the most recent reassessment data. Their assessment was reduced by over 30% (not factoring in the "millions of dollars spent on improvements.) Quite frankly, if this project is going to take years and years to come to fruition, the residents of this community deserve better than this. This property's assessment should reflect current market value - and be taxed at that rate.