Sad News

Pete Kalksma passed away after a lengthy and valiant battle with cancer. Pete was the husband of Sally Kalksma, who most of you know from her years as a runner/racer and involvement with all the major running clubs and Shore running community. You also know her as the Race Director of the Pine Beach 5k. Pete was also the father of three children - Paula, Sam and Dana.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to:
PSD Trust Fund
c/o Carmona-Bolen Funeral Home
and/or Pete Kalksma Football Scholarship

Arrangements
Carmona Bolen Funeral Home
412 Main St, Toms River, NJ 732-349-1922
Tuesday: 2pm - 4 pm and 7pm - 9 pm
Wednesday: 9am - 11am with a 10 am service
www.carmonabolenfh.com

ORC Reindeer Romp

New Course For 2009

The Ocean Running Club will host the 17th Annual Reindeer Romp on Sunday December 6, 2009. The new location for this years race will be at Tuscanys Resturant and Bar at 1490 Rt. 88 W. Brick, NJ 08723. The new course will be flat and fast. The pre entry price will be $25 ($20 for ORC members). Pre entry shirt guarenteed. Race day entry is $30, T-shirts while supplies last. 1 Mile fun run $12 fee includes a Short sleeve shirt. Kiddie dash is free, including a gift from Santa. Tuscany's will provide a post race meal to beat all post race meals. All runners and volunteers eat free. Awards top 3 male and female. And top 3 male and female in 10 year age groups.

For more information, check out the Reindeer Romp page.

Printable Reindeer Romp application.

Register Online

Seaside Half Marathon And 5K

Another record crowd of runners participated in the Ocean Running Club's 32nd Annual Seaside Half Marathon. Nearly 600 runners braved the windy and wet conditions, racing down the boardwalk in Seaside Heights into Island Beach State Park, before turning around and heading back to the finish on the boardwalk.

The overall winner was Robert Cannon, finishing in a time of 1:13:50. Jeremy Kastner (1:16:52) and Shane Kimmins (1:16:54) finished second and third respectively. Dactilia Booth was the first female finisher, in a time of 1:34:15. Colleen Clancy (1:36:08) and Dominique Igoe (1:36:52) finished second and third.

Michael Mykytuki won the 5K race in a time of 18:01. Jonathan Castro (18:12) and Michael Barrett (19:22) finished 2nd and 3rd.

In a very close finish, Lauren Ashman (24:09:49) edged out Erine O'Connor (24:09:72) for the first female. Nina Vecchio (24:35) finished in 3rd place.

After the race, runners warmed up and were treated to a free hot lunch at Spicy's on the boardwalk. Thank you to all the volunteers, and race director Pat Hancock for another successful race.

Half Marathon Results

Half Marathon Photos courtesy of JSRC (Bob Both)

5K Photos courtesy of JSRC (Bob Both)

Jingle Bells Run

The 12th Annual Jingle Bells 5K run will be on December 13th starting and finishing at the Ocean County Library on Washington Street in Toms River. The 5K run begins at 3:30pm with a One Mile Fun Run/Fitness Walk starting at 3:00pm. For more information, please visit the Jinglebells Run website. Applications are avaialble at Jinglebells Run Race Application.

Jog With Jake

The Jog With Jake : 1st Annual Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk For Autism will be held on Saturday November 14 at The Barnegat Dock in Barnegat, NJ. Proceeds from the race benefit Variety – The Children’s Charity: Jersey Shore Division. Immediately following the run there will be a lunch provided for all runners/walkers at The Masonic Lodge – 692 Bay Avenue, Barnegat. Registration begins at 9:00am with the 5K run/walk starting at 10:00am.

For more information, check out the Jog With Jake application.

Steven Sprague Memorial 5K Run/Walk

It's time for the 2nd annual Steven Sprague Memorial Run to honor the memory of Steven M. Sprague, and create a scholarship fund for his daughter Abigail. The 5K is scheduled for Sunday November 22 at Toms River High School East. Registration begins at 7am with the 5K run/walk starting at 9:30am.

For more information, please visit the Steven Sprague Memorial Run website.

The Ocean Running Club has offered to help out with the run, so if you are not going to run and would like to volunteer, please contact Pat Hancock.

New Sponsor

We would like to welcome and thank XCEL Federal Credit Union as a club sponsor. XCEL is a member-owned not-for-profit financial cooperative originally chartered in 1964 to serve Port Authority of NY and NJ Employees. XCEL has since expanded to serve more than 13,000 members from 75 employer groups and associations. XCEL is headquartered in New Jersey with branches in New York and New Jersey and more than 3,600 shared branches throughout the US.

XCEL offers a complete line of financial services and unsurpassed member services. Special offers are available for Ocean Running Club members and volunteers.

For more information, please call Ray de Quintal at 201-546-2928 or send an e-mail to raydequintal@xcelfcu.org and he will be pleased to assist you. You can also visit the XCEL website for more information and offers, or view the XCEL Introduction Document.

Toms River Fitness And Aquatic Center

Toms River Fitness provides their members with the environment and resources to achieve a more balanced, fulfilling and engaged life, physically and mentally. Exercise at Toms River Fitness is only one part of that. The helpful and friendly staff is equally important in assisting every person who comes through the doors in achieving goals of any kind. Today, they are one of Ocean County New Jersey's preferred Fitness Centers due to warm welcomes, great location and variety of fitness programs available.

Check out the Toms River Fitness website, or stop in to check out the facilities.

Upcoming Races

December 6, 2009	Reindeer Romp 5K
December 13, 2009	Jingle Bells Run

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