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Official Review
When considering how to prepare for the development of this article, I thought it might be a good idea to be as professional and thorough as one could possibly be. I’m not certain if this will ever become part of an “official” document, but you can be certain that it will be discussed […]
President with a Purpose
“Most of all, he is balanced and understands the sport of running from many points of view. Whether it be as a track athlete, road race director, competitor, team member, USATF official, or a club member, he finds a way to offer sensible advice and sound judgement to further the sport of running”, states […]
Timing is Everything
He’ll Be Back! Well, his terminator look leaves a bit to be desired, but certainly not his timing skills. Meet Glenn Wolin, owner of Finish Right Timing. So, the old adage goes, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it!” When it comes to timing pieces, that statement could never be more true. At […]
Meet the Meet Director
It is probably the most unappreciated, but likely the most taxing of responsibilities, yet without an organized Meet Director, the Empire State Liberty Tour would not be a competitive Track & Field meet series, it would be just another social gathering on a Saturday morning. Getting ready for the President’s Open (the second stop along the Empire […]
A Very Independent Invitational
It was the final day of June, just four days away from July 4th, the anniversary of the Birth of America, when our forefathers declared “Independence” from England! Now it is 230 years later, and the desire for Independence is still alive! Well, there is no desire to break from the Union, but […]
A Race to the Wire!
For the second straight week, what began as a rainy, gloomy forecast for the fourth stop of the Empire State Liberty Tour, (USATF Adirondack Junior Olympic Championships), turned out to be a wonderful day for championship competition! With nearly 350 athletes ready to provide their best perfomance, an equal number of spectators watched with anticipation […]
A President’s Nightmare!
It was expected to be a much anticipated showdown. The NY Novas were coming up to Saratoga from “The City” to make their claim that Track Supremacy is theirs. Ready to put their best foot forward, Olympic Region, Clifton Park Track Club, and Country Mills Eagles were ready for the challenge that has never […]
It’s Official: USATF & Empire State Liberty Tour Agree
“It’s been three (3) long years, but it’ll be worth the wait!”, said Anthony Mills (above right), Executive Producer of the Empire State Liberty Tour. At 9:00 pm, Monday, June 12, 2006, it was officially signed. The USATF agreed to place the Adirondack Junior Olympics Championship meet as a part of the Empire State Liberty […]
The Constitution…It’s a Classic
With less than two weeks until the beginning of Summer, it felt more like the cool winds from September 17th, 1787 (the agreement by all of the States in the Union to the Constitution) with only a week before the beginning of Autumn! No hazy, hot or humid this year for the Constitution Classic! It […]
A Patriots Return
He may be too small to defend his country, but he is big enough to help his team as he prepares to make his approach down the runway for an attempt in the Long Jump. Meet Muhammed Banks, the youngest male competitor to participate in the Patriot’s Invitational on May 27th at Shenendehowa High School. By […]
