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PROFILE pre-race routines or superstitions, like so many athletes do. “For whatever reason,” he replied, “I only run races in my Red Fox socks. I have Marist Red Fox socks—I’ve got about four pairs of them and, to date, I have not run a race without them. My lucky racing socks,” he said with a chuckle. “Maybe I should find someone who doesn’t mind those last four-tenths of a mile—I’ll borrow their socks!” In sum, speaking to our county executive about running was a powerfully humanizing experience and reiterated to me how much we, as runners, share in common. Like many of us, Molinaro feels a strong compulsion to run and derives a great deal of satisfaction from it. He likes to compete, but it’s not just about competition for him; it’s about staying fit and healthy for the sake of himself and his family and carving out a small time and space of peace in the midst of an often frenetic career and world. “It’s kind of fun,” he concluded, “I live in Red Hook, and so most of the time it’s a left or a right out my door, and that will take me either down a few rural roads or up through the village. I’ve seen houses being built, I’ve seen farms being plowed, I’ve seen pot holes that once were there and are now filled. It’s a nice way to take in my environment without being distracted or having to respond to people or react to questions. I like to experience what’s going on at ground level, so running is a great opportunity to just be with myself and take in what’s around me.” <strong>2016</strong> Turkey Trot > Continued from Page 6 Pavement painting. Bob Dinsmore and Dick Hall are busy re-designing the courses to accomodate the common start and finish lines. They could use a volunteer to help paint the course before the Turkey Trot. Race Day Registration. Last year, with the good weather, we could have used additional volunteers to process the race day registrants. Start around 7:00 in the AHS back lobby and end in time to see the start of the 5 mile and 2 mile races if you are not running. Miscellaneous. There are a variety of miscellaneous volunteer jobs, such as Wednesday evening preparation, course set-up and take-down, food, etc. If you are open to any job, simply tell us on the DC Classic volunteer page. Volunteering at the Turkey Trot is fun and you get to help your fellow runners and their families have a wonderful experience! Plus, we really need you. And a good time will be had by all.... Lori Decker will be collecting non-perishable food, personal products, and clothing for area families in need. Hope you can be generous in helping others and donate some items to Lori's generous efforts, collected in front of the school. We hope to see you there, for a terrific start to your holiday season. THE MID-HUDSON ROAD RUNNER PAGE 11
PROFILE Janet Geary My name is Janet Geary, and I have been running competitively since I was in seventh grade. I always knew I was a fast kid, but I never thought I could be competitive enough to win races! I began track in middle school, then discovered high school cross country as an eighth-grader. I've trained all year round for the past five years and have improved my running form and my racing strategy, as well as my mindset. Luckily, I was pushed by all of my coaches, along with my family and teammates, to accomplish everything I aimed for. I am thankful to have an ability that so few are blessed with, so I do not take my gift for granted. Now, I am a senior captain of the John Jay High School cross country team; having a respected and responsible role such as this has been an honor. This season has been one of my best yet because I am more determined and motivated than ever before. I have learned to appreciate running, despite suffering through the pain, because in the end, all of my hard work pays off. I am thankful to have an ability that so few are blessed with, so I do not take my gift for granted. I always push my limits and put in my best effort in every workout and race. Running takes immense dedication, motivation, and strength. I believe that it has shaped me into the individual I am today; therefore, I plan to continue on this path and expand my abilities to reach new goals. My greatest accomplishment as a runner is challenging myself to overcome the obstacles that attempt to stop or slow me down. Nothing will ever prevent me from doing what I was meant to do... run. THE MID-HUDSON ROAD RUNNER
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