Welcome to the West Florida Y' Runners Club.
The West Florida Y' Runners Club started in 1978. We are a registered non-profit, volunteer organization, whose purpose is to promote running, walking and overall fitness. We are located in Clearwater, Florida with Club Membership of 300+. We feature three club races each year: Tampa Bay Times Turkey Trot (November),
Sunsets at Sand Key Park 5K series (Summer),and Discover Caladesi Island 10-Miler & 5K, (February).
Our newsletter, 'Making Tracks', keeps you up-to-date on club events.
The club gives back each year with high school Scholarships to outstanding students.
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Discover Caladesi Island race(s) on February 18
8000 runners at Tampa Bay Turkey Trot
The 2022 Tampa Bay Turkey Trot races (5k and 1 mile) in Clearwater were - as usual- very well organized. “We had a total of 8000 in both races, up about 600 from last year. The Wednesday night party/registration & t-shirt pickup was well attended,” race director Skip Rogers said.
In the “Faster Way 5k” 4953 runners crossed the finish line on Druid Road. 19-year-old Michael Fiore from Clearwater was the overall winner in 15:46
Second place was for Tom Palamar, 21, from New Port Richey in 16:08 Third male was Dylan Nolan, 17, from Oldsmar, who finished in 16:21
First overall female was Alicia Belko, 28, from Hainesport (NJ) with a time of 17.59 Second place was for Kennedy Downey, 18, from Clearwater in 19:14
Third female was Sarah Cipolla, 35, from Safety Harbor. Her time: 19:27
In the “Faster Way 5k” 4953 runners crossed the finish line on Druid Road. 19-year-old Michael Fiore from Clearwater was the overall winner in 15:46
Second place was for Tom Palamar, 21, from New Port Richey in 16:08 Third male was Dylan Nolan, 17, from Oldsmar, who finished in 16:21
First overall female was Alicia Belko, 28, from Hainesport (NJ) with a time of 17.59 Second place was for Kennedy Downey, 18, from Clearwater in 19:14
Third female was Sarah Cipolla, 35, from Safety Harbor. Her time: 19:27
Donation opportunity
Latest issue of Making Tracks - September 2022 - has just been published - click on <making_tracks_sept_2022.pdf> to check it out
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WFYRC members will get a $20 discount for the series at check out
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Smart and Chapman win 2022 Discover Caladesi 10Miler
Larry Smart (52) from Dunedin -bib# 956 and Claire Chapman (41) from Tampa (bib# 825) were the overall winners of the 2022 Discover Caladesi 10 Mile race on a chilly morning of Saturday, January 22. In spite of the low 52 degree temperature, some light rain and a strong NNE wind they both chose for just a singlet, knowing that running fast would get them warmed up in no time. A smart move! Larry finished in 1:05:08 and Claire in 1:07:55 - There were 314 finishers in the 10-mile race, with start and finish at Pier 60 in Clearwater Beach.
The 5k, which started 15 minutes later, was an easy job for Justin Babcock (41) from Palm Harbor (bin# 5) He crossed the finishline in 19:35 - First female was Audrey Holtzman (34) from Tampa (bib# 94). She cranked out 22:57 and finished 2 seconds behind Uriah Bullock (13) from Tampa who was 3rd male OA. There were 289 finishers in the 5k race.
complete results are at: (https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/102009#resultSetId-296384;perpage:100
The 5k, which started 15 minutes later, was an easy job for Justin Babcock (41) from Palm Harbor (bin# 5) He crossed the finishline in 19:35 - First female was Audrey Holtzman (34) from Tampa (bib# 94). She cranked out 22:57 and finished 2 seconds behind Uriah Bullock (13) from Tampa who was 3rd male OA. There were 289 finishers in the 5k race.
complete results are at: (https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/102009#resultSetId-296384;perpage:100
Photos credit Stephanie Miller and Coach Albert Wieringa - more photo's in our February newsletter 'Making Tracks' (end February)
PINELLAS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR RUNNERS
WFYRC invites you to apply for our College Scholarship
Qualifications are:
You are graduating high school in 2022
You ran either cross country and/or track during you senior year
You must be a WFYRC member
What you should do:
Write a letter to our scholarship committee telling us why you deserve this scholarship.
Include your phone # and email address
Have your coach write a recommendation letter
Send us your current school transcripts
Deadline is March 1st
please mail to:
Mary Pulaski
9138 Jakes Path
Largo, Fl 33771
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Discover Caladesi Island – Beach Race
This unique beach race has both a 10 miler (7:30 am) and 5k (7:45 am) on Clearwater Beach. Both races start at Pier 60 and head north race day January 22, 2022. The 5k is an out and back on the beach and the 10 Miler continues through trails on Caladesi Island and back, returning along the beach to PIER 60. Race fee’s increase January 1, 2022. Challenge yourself while enjoying the beautiful scenery from Clearwater Beach to Caladesi Island!
2021 WFYRC Christmas Party
What a great night seeing you all at Sea Dogs Cantina. It’s been a tough 2020/2021 with limiting our summer series races and no 2020 Turkey Trot. We thought it was time to get together and for those who agreed, hope you enjoyed it. Great Mexican food and drinks with catching up with each other. We also celebrated the lives of Colman, Mary Grace and Tom who passed away this year, they were loyal club members and will be missed.
What a great night seeing you all at Sea Dogs Cantina. It’s been a tough 2020/2021 with limiting our summer series races and no 2020 Turkey Trot. We thought it was time to get together and for those who agreed, hope you enjoyed it. Great Mexican food and drinks with catching up with each other. We also celebrated the lives of Colman, Mary Grace and Tom who passed away this year, they were loyal club members and will be missed.
2021 Tampa Bay Turkey Trot
Sun & Fun at 2021 Tampa Bay Turkey Trot races
A whopping 7.497 runners and walkers had a fantastic time at the 2021 Tampa Bay Turkey Trot in the early hours of Thanksgiving Day in Clearwater.
Roy Hobson from Sarasota crossed the finish line in 15:37 to become the male 5k champion while Jacqueline Brasseale from Evansville (Indiana) was first female in 18:32 Kathy Frailing (54) from Tarpon Springs was 1st female master in 19:37 while Lee Stephens from St Petersburg was the fastest 40+ male runner in 16:30
In the 5K FASTer Way a total of 4.678 runners crossed the finish on Druid Rd.
The 1 Mile Gobbler, that started at 8:30 was counting for 2.819 runners and walkers to share the road.
They were part of a 42 year old tradition to get out and about near Clearwater High School, a tradition that was interrupted last year by the corona pandemic.
Roy Hobson from Sarasota crossed the finish line in 15:37 to become the male 5k champion while Jacqueline Brasseale from Evansville (Indiana) was first female in 18:32 Kathy Frailing (54) from Tarpon Springs was 1st female master in 19:37 while Lee Stephens from St Petersburg was the fastest 40+ male runner in 16:30
In the 5K FASTer Way a total of 4.678 runners crossed the finish on Druid Rd.
The 1 Mile Gobbler, that started at 8:30 was counting for 2.819 runners and walkers to share the road.
They were part of a 42 year old tradition to get out and about near Clearwater High School, a tradition that was interrupted last year by the corona pandemic.
Alan did it again and again and again 43 times. Proof is in the Quilt!
Let me introduce you to Alan Ranker (70) from Clearwater FL. He’s the proud owner of all 43 different Turkey Trot shirts. He also has personally run all of them. Not the 5k but –of course- only the 10k distance. From the first one in 1979 to the (virtual) one last year (2020) when the biggest race in Pinellas had to be cancelled because of the corona virus.
“I live only 1 mile from the start, so that is always a good warmup on Thanksgiving day,” says Alan who was 28 years old when the first Turkey Trot 10k started – There were 995 runners, who ran a slightly different course than in recent years.
How did he find out about the first Turkey Trot? “Back in the days I was an avid runner and ran a lot of races, among others the Bay to Bay, the inaugural Skyway Bridge run in 1988, The New York City marathon as well as the Boston marathon, which always started at noon. I was not the fastest runner, but I could shake a leg. But the Turkey Trot became my favorite, something to look out for year after year! “says Alan.
He got blind on one eye caused by an accident. Also suffering from some hearing problems, but still running strong.
Anyway, he had all his shirts combined into one big quilt, which was stitched together by Helen Farog from Tarpon Springs. As we all can see she did a fantastic job! There are 42 on the front + the extra one for the virtual race last year on the back. It covers a complete wall in his house on Fairfield Drive in Clearwater. Composed massive – unique - and very colorful piece of living running history
Amazing!
Alan did it again and again and again 43 times. Proof is in the Quilt!
Let me introduce you to Alan Ranker (70) from Clearwater FL. He’s the proud owner of all 43 different Turkey Trot shirts. He also has personally run all of them. Not the 5k but –of course- only the 10k distance. From the first one in 1979 to the (virtual) one last year (2020) when the biggest race in Pinellas had to be cancelled because of the corona virus.
“I live only 1 mile from the start, so that is always a good warmup on Thanksgiving day,” says Alan who was 28 years old when the first Turkey Trot 10k started – There were 995 runners, who ran a slightly different course than in recent years.
How did he find out about the first Turkey Trot? “Back in the days I was an avid runner and ran a lot of races, among others the Bay to Bay, the inaugural Skyway Bridge run in 1988, The New York City marathon as well as the Boston marathon, which always started at noon. I was not the fastest runner, but I could shake a leg. But the Turkey Trot became my favorite, something to look out for year after year! “says Alan.
He got blind on one eye caused by an accident. Also suffering from some hearing problems, but still running strong.
Anyway, he had all his shirts combined into one big quilt, which was stitched together by Helen Farog from Tarpon Springs. As we all can see she did a fantastic job! There are 42 on the front + the extra one for the virtual race last year on the back. It covers a complete wall in his house on Fairfield Drive in Clearwater. Composed massive – unique - and very colorful piece of living running history
Amazing!
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First race from June 11 is in the books, results are at: http://frrm.raceresults.space/2021/2021_SandKey01_OA.htm
next races are on June 25, July 9, July 23 |
Obituary
Colman John Mooney one of the icons of the WFYRC passed away on Tuesday, March 30 - He was 81
Born on November 11 1939 on a farm near the Irish town of Tullamore Colman moved to the US in 1960.
He picked up running in the early nineteensixties and became a standout of the New York Athletics Club in Manhattan. In 1963 Mooney won the National American Marathon at Coombs Dam Park in NYC in a fabulous 2 hours and 29 minutes.
Colman moved to Florida in 1971 where he took a break from running to raise 3 children. In the nineties he put his sneakers back on and became one of the fastest grand master athletes in the Tampa Bay area.
In his late sixties he had to give up running because of bloodclots and later developed Parkinsons disease.
We sure will miss him
Colman John Mooney one of the icons of the WFYRC passed away on Tuesday, March 30 - He was 81
Born on November 11 1939 on a farm near the Irish town of Tullamore Colman moved to the US in 1960.
He picked up running in the early nineteensixties and became a standout of the New York Athletics Club in Manhattan. In 1963 Mooney won the National American Marathon at Coombs Dam Park in NYC in a fabulous 2 hours and 29 minutes.
Colman moved to Florida in 1971 where he took a break from running to raise 3 children. In the nineties he put his sneakers back on and became one of the fastest grand master athletes in the Tampa Bay area.
In his late sixties he had to give up running because of bloodclots and later developed Parkinsons disease.
We sure will miss him
DISCOVER CALADESI ISLAND 10 MILE / 5K
Saturday, March 27 (original race date February 13 cancelled for severe weather) 10 Mile race 1st OA male Michael Stork, (42) Crystal Beach 1:09:06 2nd Vince Carter (34) Belleair Bluffs 1:15:45 3rd Ty Mayberry (43) Palm Harbor 1:18:40 Master Dennis Byron (63) Palm Harbor 1:21:16 Gr Master Bill Cosper (53) Palm Harbor 1:23:58 1st OA female Jennie Alpert (40) Clearwater 1:13:40 2nd Janae Pranschke (45) Dunedin 1:15:18 3d Debby Farias (54) Largo 1:26:21 Master Harumi Kocsi (52) Tarpon Springs 1:29:28 Gr Master Kitty Olivero (58) Clearwater 1:30:41 5k race 1st OA male Justin Babcock (40) Palm Harbor 20:31 2nd Michael Gaffney (15) Seminole 22:37 3rd Don Ziter, (61) Tarpon Springs 22:43 Master Jim Hummel (60) Tarpon Springs 24:23 Gr Master Reuben Olivero (56) Clearwater 27:46 1st OA female Chase Dill (21) Port Richey 26:13 2nd Angela Gregory (48) Palm Harbor 26:14 3rd Kristi Jones (56) Palm Harbor 27:56 Master Allison Todd (58) Sanibel Island 28:37 Gr Master Erin McCormick (55) Tampa 29:13 Total finishers in both races 181 |
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WFYRC Track workouts moved to Northside Christian School
We are pleased and grateful to be able to run on a real track again. Northside Christian School in St. Petersburg has granted us permission to use their fantastic track on Tuesday mornings. Track (incl very clean bathrooms) will be open at 5:00 am - workout starts at 5:15 am and will end before 7:00 am -
Because of the pandemic our track at Clearwater Highschool closed in March. Since then we did our speed workouts on the Clearwater causeway which was a nice training opportunity but not as good and fast as on a real and rubberized track. Since track at Clearwater High is no longer open for adults (only for students) we had to find a new place and after 10 months we are very lucky to be 'on track' again.
The school is located at 7777 62nd Avenue North in St. Petersburg -almost on the border of Pinellas Park and Seminole - Social distancing and all other corona precautions are mandatory. Don't forget to bring a mask. Not neccesary while we run on the track, but everywhere else on school grounds we have to put it up! Be safe!
Big thanks to Northside Christian!
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We are pleased and grateful to be able to run on a real track again. Northside Christian School in St. Petersburg has granted us permission to use their fantastic track on Tuesday mornings. Track (incl very clean bathrooms) will be open at 5:00 am - workout starts at 5:15 am and will end before 7:00 am -
Because of the pandemic our track at Clearwater Highschool closed in March. Since then we did our speed workouts on the Clearwater causeway which was a nice training opportunity but not as good and fast as on a real and rubberized track. Since track at Clearwater High is no longer open for adults (only for students) we had to find a new place and after 10 months we are very lucky to be 'on track' again.
The school is located at 7777 62nd Avenue North in St. Petersburg -almost on the border of Pinellas Park and Seminole - Social distancing and all other corona precautions are mandatory. Don't forget to bring a mask. Not neccesary while we run on the track, but everywhere else on school grounds we have to put it up! Be safe!
Big thanks to Northside Christian!
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7 Pinellas County High School Seniors receive WFYRC Scholarship
Because of the pandemic Turkey Trot 2020 was cancelled and our club was only able to fund 7 college scholarships of $2,000 each this year. More about this in our upcoming May newsletter
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Because of the pandemic Turkey Trot 2020 was cancelled and our club was only able to fund 7 college scholarships of $2,000 each this year. More about this in our upcoming May newsletter
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MAKING TRACKS (May 2021) with latest running news from the Tampa Bay just published!
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because of extremely bad weather the Discover Caladesi Island race on Febr 13 was cancelled and will be held March 27.
Important message about the Clearwater Turkey Trot on November 26, 2020
Because of the corona virus pandemic the 2020 race is officialy cancelled.
We are thankful to the many participants and sponsors that have attended or been involved with the Turkey Trot over the past 40 years. We know that this tradition is important to so many friends and families and we are disappointed to have to share this news. We look forward to gathering together again for the race in 2021. Until then, stay safe and healthy.
Due to the size of the event, we will not be offering a virtual race.
A commemorative 2020 Turkey Trot T-shirt will be available for purchase until Nov 25. To order click on this link: www.runsignup.com/tbtt More info at: www.turkeytrot.net
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Because of the corona virus pandemic the 2020 race is officialy cancelled.
We are thankful to the many participants and sponsors that have attended or been involved with the Turkey Trot over the past 40 years. We know that this tradition is important to so many friends and families and we are disappointed to have to share this news. We look forward to gathering together again for the race in 2021. Until then, stay safe and healthy.
Due to the size of the event, we will not be offering a virtual race.
A commemorative 2020 Turkey Trot T-shirt will be available for purchase until Nov 25. To order click on this link: www.runsignup.com/tbtt More info at: www.turkeytrot.net
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After 5 months lockdown to stop the spread of the corona virus the very first real 5k race in Florida happened here in the Tampa Bay as 96 runners took off at Sand Key Park. The start was at 7:00 am on Friday, August 14 and the Beach race was a big success. Within 5 days 100 runners had signed up. “We could have had many more but were allowed only 100 with very strict rules of social distancing before and after the event,” said race director Skip Rogers.
Steve Wilcox (49) from Oldsmar won the race in 19:57 – 2nd place was for Tommy Ramirez (49) from St. Cloud in 20:51while Jason Larkin (40) from Seminole was 3rd male in 22:24
At the females Candace Matthies (31) from Snyder, TX, was 1st in 21:28 and 2nd place was for Haley Thornton (15) from Safety Harbor. Maya Noble from Clearwater (23) came in 3rd in 24:25.
Results are at: http://frrm.raceresults.space/2020/2020_SunsetsSK5k_OA.htm
MAKING TRACKS (AUGUST) with a lot of Sand Key race pictures just published!
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Steve Wilcox (49) from Oldsmar won the race in 19:57 – 2nd place was for Tommy Ramirez (49) from St. Cloud in 20:51while Jason Larkin (40) from Seminole was 3rd male in 22:24
At the females Candace Matthies (31) from Snyder, TX, was 1st in 21:28 and 2nd place was for Haley Thornton (15) from Safety Harbor. Maya Noble from Clearwater (23) came in 3rd in 24:25.
Results are at: http://frrm.raceresults.space/2020/2020_SunsetsSK5k_OA.htm
MAKING TRACKS (AUGUST) with a lot of Sand Key race pictures just published!
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WFYRC College Scholarships for 17 Tampa Bay HS Seniors
Seventeen talented 2020 High School Seniors from 7 different high schools in Pinellas and Hillsborough County have earned a $2000 college scholarship from the West Florida Y Runners Club.
The money comes from our Turkey Trot races as well as from the Discover Caladesi races.
Berkeley Prep Macy Maiocco
Clearwater High Sarah White
Dunedin High Shea Porter
Indian Rocks Christian 1 Brianna Pacecca 2 Max McNary 3 Jonathan Ellec 4 Ross Panado 5 John Sirabella 6 Solomon Wellar 7 Noah Lawrence 8 Katherine Cavonis
Northside Christian 1 Sam Lameyer 2 Sydney Shannon 3 Molly O’Beirne
Palm Harbor 1 Ian Johnson 2 James Bodolay
Tarpon Springs High Anabel Ellison
Congratulations Seniors, Good Luck!
Seventeen talented 2020 High School Seniors from 7 different high schools in Pinellas and Hillsborough County have earned a $2000 college scholarship from the West Florida Y Runners Club.
The money comes from our Turkey Trot races as well as from the Discover Caladesi races.
Berkeley Prep Macy Maiocco
Clearwater High Sarah White
Dunedin High Shea Porter
Indian Rocks Christian 1 Brianna Pacecca 2 Max McNary 3 Jonathan Ellec 4 Ross Panado 5 John Sirabella 6 Solomon Wellar 7 Noah Lawrence 8 Katherine Cavonis
Northside Christian 1 Sam Lameyer 2 Sydney Shannon 3 Molly O’Beirne
Palm Harbor 1 Ian Johnson 2 James Bodolay
Tarpon Springs High Anabel Ellison
Congratulations Seniors, Good Luck!
Latest issue Making Tracks, May 2021 newsletter
click on: making_tracks_wfyrc_18052021reduced.pdf
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WFYRC advice on Covid-19 (Coronavirus)
When running alone or training in groups, please continue to take all precautions and please be a good health steward. Assuming that you will follow the overarching CDC advice as well as advice from Florida Governor De Santis and Pinellas County officials, the WFYRC recommends some basic do's and don't's:
When running alone or training in groups, please continue to take all precautions and please be a good health steward. Assuming that you will follow the overarching CDC advice as well as advice from Florida Governor De Santis and Pinellas County officials, the WFYRC recommends some basic do's and don't's:
- Don’t show up if you are feeling ill or have flu-like symptoms.
- Don't show up if someone in your household feels ill or has flu-like symptoms.
- Don't share fluids. Carry your own fluids to avoid contact with others on course. Avoid or be careful with public water-fountains.
- Don't share towels, food, gels, or any other item that runners normally share freely.
- Do wash your hands or use hand sanitizer after using the bathroom.
- Do not shake hands.
- Do practice social distancing - ensure appropriate spacing between runners. The current recommendation is at least six feet of separation.
- Do avoid close-group selfies.
- BE SMART BE SAFE
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Over 12.180 runners at 2019 Tampa Bay Times Turkey Trot
Over 12.180 runners at 2019 Tampa Bay Times Turkey Trot
The 5k had 5.969 registered finishers. The 10k attracted 1.234 athletes.
The 1-mile got a total of 2.410 and the 4k had 2.568 registered finishers.
At the end of the day a total of 12.181 runners & walkers had crossed the finish line
Paige Howard (32) from Tampa placed second in the 5k as well as the 10k
Jacki Wachtel (40) was 2 times third in the 5 and 10k
Total results can be found at https://app.raceresults360.com/#/race/YbeUoD/5k/
Jacki Wachtel (40) was 2 times third in the 5 and 10k
Total results can be found at https://app.raceresults360.com/#/race/YbeUoD/5k/
Ramirez wins 3 Beach races
Jose Ramirez (34) from Clearwater was the overall winner of the 2nd Sunsets at Sand Key Beach 5k on June 21 - He finished the race in 19:39 - Ramirez won also the 1st race (June 7) in 20:04 - First female was Alanta Lofton (14) from New Port Richey. She finished in 23:28 - Overall female winner after 3 races was Jenna Gluski (32) from Clearwater
The 2nd race started in reverse direction to avoid a large group of sea-birds (Sterns) After the race some runners took a splash in the Mexican Gulf for an excellent cool down! Final results are at: http://frrm.raceresults.space/2019/2019_SandKeySeriesFinal_OA.htm
The last beach race on August 2 was cancelled because of lightning
Jose Ramirez (34) from Clearwater was the overall winner of the 2nd Sunsets at Sand Key Beach 5k on June 21 - He finished the race in 19:39 - Ramirez won also the 1st race (June 7) in 20:04 - First female was Alanta Lofton (14) from New Port Richey. She finished in 23:28 - Overall female winner after 3 races was Jenna Gluski (32) from Clearwater
The 2nd race started in reverse direction to avoid a large group of sea-birds (Sterns) After the race some runners took a splash in the Mexican Gulf for an excellent cool down! Final results are at: http://frrm.raceresults.space/2019/2019_SandKeySeriesFinal_OA.htm
The last beach race on August 2 was cancelled because of lightning
2019 Discover Caladesi Island Races
had over 350 runners, who enjoyed a beautiful sunrise over Clearwater Beach. The 10 mile & 5k runners took off at 7:30. They shared the pristine beach with the birds. At the finish there was a hot breakfast and -of course- the special handmade awards. Results are posted at https://app.raceresults360.com/#/race/OTM3pK/5k%20Run/
had over 350 runners, who enjoyed a beautiful sunrise over Clearwater Beach. The 10 mile & 5k runners took off at 7:30. They shared the pristine beach with the birds. At the finish there was a hot breakfast and -of course- the special handmade awards. Results are posted at https://app.raceresults360.com/#/race/OTM3pK/5k%20Run/
20 College Scholarships for Pinellas County HS Seniors,
Twenty talented 2019 High School Seniors from 9 different high schools in Pinellas county will each receive a two-thousand dollar college scholarship from the West Florida Y Runners Club. The money comes from our Turkey Trot races plus for the first time in history also from the Discover Caladesi races
These are the lucky Seniors:
Indian Rocks: Tiffani Byun, Lauren Gramlich, Kady Cahill, Isabella DeJesus
Clearwater Central Catholic: Lauren Slifer
Shorecrest Prep: Reagan Quilty
Northeast High: Mathew Maier
Palm Harbor University Prep: Bryce Dittmar, Grace Michalk
Northside Christian: Jack Knox, DyiMond Shields, Kaylie Richarson, Cayden Horne, Andrew Roberts,
Adrian Harris
Osceola Fundamental: Meghan Gregoire, Olivia Dorsky, Tyler Ellison
Seminole High: Maggie Bradley
Largo High: Ethan Beaman
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Twenty talented 2019 High School Seniors from 9 different high schools in Pinellas county will each receive a two-thousand dollar college scholarship from the West Florida Y Runners Club. The money comes from our Turkey Trot races plus for the first time in history also from the Discover Caladesi races
These are the lucky Seniors:
Indian Rocks: Tiffani Byun, Lauren Gramlich, Kady Cahill, Isabella DeJesus
Clearwater Central Catholic: Lauren Slifer
Shorecrest Prep: Reagan Quilty
Northeast High: Mathew Maier
Palm Harbor University Prep: Bryce Dittmar, Grace Michalk
Northside Christian: Jack Knox, DyiMond Shields, Kaylie Richarson, Cayden Horne, Andrew Roberts,
Adrian Harris
Osceola Fundamental: Meghan Gregoire, Olivia Dorsky, Tyler Ellison
Seminole High: Maggie Bradley
Largo High: Ethan Beaman
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2018 - 40th annual Turkey Trot
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Perfect running weather this year at the 40th annual Turkey Trot in Clearwater. A total of 13,607 runners finished one of the 4 different races, among them the Eberhardt family (husband and wife) from Palm Harbor who had done all 40 years, which is fantastic! 6675 runners finished the 5k The 10k had 1503 runners, 2791 people finished the 4k (new this year) and 2638 runners conquered the 1-mile.
The Clearwater Challenge set a new record with 248 participants
Anyway, Noah Perkins (20) from Seffner won the 5k 'Wingding' in 15:05 and 22-year old Lauren Csubak from Parrish was the first 5k female in 18:09
In the 10k 'Turkey Trot' 34 year old Tim Moore won the race in 31:55. He took the lead at the end of the first mile and kept going at a nice 5:08 pace - First 10k female was Haley Germack (30) from Pittsburg in a swift 38:15.
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The Clearwater Challenge set a new record with 248 participants
Anyway, Noah Perkins (20) from Seffner won the 5k 'Wingding' in 15:05 and 22-year old Lauren Csubak from Parrish was the first 5k female in 18:09
In the 10k 'Turkey Trot' 34 year old Tim Moore won the race in 31:55. He took the lead at the end of the first mile and kept going at a nice 5:08 pace - First 10k female was Haley Germack (30) from Pittsburg in a swift 38:15.
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Amazing Turkey Trot Family!
At the 2017 Tampa Bay Times Turkey Trot, Cavan Wilson won both the 5k and the 1 mile. His younger brother Colin came in 8th and 2nd. Both were in the front in 2016... as high school athletes this in an inspiring story.
Cavan and Colin come annually at Thanksgiving to visit their Gold Star Grandmother on Indian Rocks Beach. Grandma's kitchen is filled with top finisher mugs as the boys, their dad, mom, aunt and cousin(s) have all participated in the events.
Mom placed in the Grandmasters last year. Grandpa, story is, won the x-country in the '51 Pan Am Games as part of the West Point Pentathlon Team which won a gold medal and was the "trainer" for the '52 Olympic team.
Cavan was a state stand out in cross county and was scholar athlete of the year and outstanding athlete last year from Coral Gables High School. He now runs for UF.
Colin was the over all winner of the Draft Legal USAT National Triathlon Championship last month in Sarasota; he is also the age 16- 19 champ.
The boys will be back this year so keep your eyes on them... Both are outstanding young men and exceptional high school athletes!
At the 2017 Tampa Bay Times Turkey Trot, Cavan Wilson won both the 5k and the 1 mile. His younger brother Colin came in 8th and 2nd. Both were in the front in 2016... as high school athletes this in an inspiring story.
Cavan and Colin come annually at Thanksgiving to visit their Gold Star Grandmother on Indian Rocks Beach. Grandma's kitchen is filled with top finisher mugs as the boys, their dad, mom, aunt and cousin(s) have all participated in the events.
Mom placed in the Grandmasters last year. Grandpa, story is, won the x-country in the '51 Pan Am Games as part of the West Point Pentathlon Team which won a gold medal and was the "trainer" for the '52 Olympic team.
Cavan was a state stand out in cross county and was scholar athlete of the year and outstanding athlete last year from Coral Gables High School. He now runs for UF.
Colin was the over all winner of the Draft Legal USAT National Triathlon Championship last month in Sarasota; he is also the age 16- 19 champ.
The boys will be back this year so keep your eyes on them... Both are outstanding young men and exceptional high school athletes!
Lots of fun during 2018 Sunsets at Sand Key 5K races
John Robida (38) from Clearwater was the overall male winner of the 2018 Sandkey races; his total time at all 4 races was 1:16:33 - Second place was for Jonathan Domico (35) from Clearwater (1:26:24) Third place was for Andres Florez (31) from Tampa (1:31:10)
Overall female winner was Carol Bancroft (58) from Safety Harbor who cranked out 1:45:08 - Second was Lindsey Bauer (32) from Largo (1:53:41) while Karen Alexeev (65) from St. Petersburg came in third with a total time of 2:03:44
complete results can be found at: http://frrm.raceresults.space/2018/2018_Sunsets4_Series.htm
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Nineteen Scholarships for Pinellas Seniors Congratulations to 19 Pinellas County Seniors who received the WFYRC College Scholarship for $2,000. We celebrated their awards with family members, high school coaches and WFYRC members on April 23rd at Sheraton Sand Key. The students are heading to many different schools within the state and out of state. Good luck to them all thanks for making running a part of your life. |
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2017 Turkey Trot races attracted over 14.000 runners.
Results are posted online at: http://www.coolrunning.com/results/17/fl/Nov23_39thAn_set1.shtml
Results are posted online at: http://www.coolrunning.com/results/17/fl/Nov23_39thAn_set1.shtml
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Results of 2017 Sunsets @ Sand Key Beach 5k races can be found at:
http://www.floridaroadrace.com/Race-Results/06-09-2017/Sand-Key-Beach-Series-Race-1
http://www.floridaroadrace.com/Race-Results/06-23-2017/Sand-Key-Beach-Series-Race-2
http://edge.raceresults360.com/rr360/race/fjhYR/#/results::14999425926970 Race 3
http://edge.raceresults360.com/rr360/race/mOp4v3/#/results::15024968627720 Race 4
http://www.floridaroadrace.com/Race-Results/06-09-2017/Sand-Key-Beach-Series-Race-1
http://www.floridaroadrace.com/Race-Results/06-23-2017/Sand-Key-Beach-Series-Race-2
http://edge.raceresults360.com/rr360/race/fjhYR/#/results::14999425926970 Race 3
http://edge.raceresults360.com/rr360/race/mOp4v3/#/results::15024968627720 Race 4
WFYRC- Scholarships for 20 Pinellas Seniors
Happy faces from 20 talented High School Seniors who graduated from 9 Pinellas High Schools. Each of them got a $2000- scholarship from the West Florida Y Runners Club. It happened at the 2017 Scholarship Banquet op May 25 at the Sand Key Sheraton in Clearwater Beach. WFYRC president Skip Rogers made sure everyone had a great night and Chairperson Mary Pulaski (who also presided over the Scholarship committee) took very well care of the official part. More photo's in the July 2017 issue of 'Making Tracks'
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Happy faces from 20 talented High School Seniors who graduated from 9 Pinellas High Schools. Each of them got a $2000- scholarship from the West Florida Y Runners Club. It happened at the 2017 Scholarship Banquet op May 25 at the Sand Key Sheraton in Clearwater Beach. WFYRC president Skip Rogers made sure everyone had a great night and Chairperson Mary Pulaski (who also presided over the Scholarship committee) took very well care of the official part. More photo's in the July 2017 issue of 'Making Tracks'
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PICNIC
Picnic on Saturday April 22, 11am at Philippe Park Shelter 7 was fantastic. Everybody had a great time and there was lots of laughter and great food.
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Picnic on Saturday April 22, 11am at Philippe Park Shelter 7 was fantastic. Everybody had a great time and there was lots of laughter and great food.
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25 Scholarships for 2016 High School Seniors
25 Talented 2016-High school Seniors from Pinellas County got a $2000 Scholarship (each) from our club. It happened on May 18 at the Scholarship Dinner Party at the Sheraton Sand Key hotel. more info at 'Scholarships'
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25 Talented 2016-High school Seniors from Pinellas County got a $2000 Scholarship (each) from our club. It happened on May 18 at the Scholarship Dinner Party at the Sheraton Sand Key hotel. more info at 'Scholarships'
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2016 Sunsets @ Sand Key Park
Beach series 5k are done!
winners: Jeff Hurd (43) Largo (1:21:13 total time for all 4 races = 6:32 pace)
Julie Blum (36) Largo (1:39:27 total time = 8:00 pace) more results at: http://www.coolrunning.com/results/16/fl/Jul15_Sunset_set1.shtml
Beach series 5k are done!
winners: Jeff Hurd (43) Largo (1:21:13 total time for all 4 races = 6:32 pace)
Julie Blum (36) Largo (1:39:27 total time = 8:00 pace) more results at: http://www.coolrunning.com/results/16/fl/Jul15_Sunset_set1.shtml
2015 Tampa Bay Times Turkey Trot races attracted 17439 runners, walkers and other creatures who enjoyed a sunny albeit windy start of Thanksgiving day. The event attracted a lot of fast runners-also- from other countries. The 5k was won by 22-year old Carl Dunne from Dunleer, Ireland in 15:39. First 5k female was Kristen Tenaglia (29) from Clearwater in 17:52. Andrew Dimitrakis from Athens, Greece set a new course record in the 1-mile Gobbler. His time: 4:10 Fastest female in the mile was Kristen Courcelle from Colchester, VT in 5:43. Overall winner of the 10K was Chris Trebilcock (27) from Tampa in 33:43 while on the female side Becky Howarth (26) also from Tampa smoked all other women in 17:52.
Our WFYRC track group did very well; in the 5k Wingding Burch Baskett (46) finished in 20:45; Yvonne Bryant (49) ran 23:30 and Kathleen Crowley (56) followed in 23:58, just behind Dawn Taylor (36) who ran 23:56
The 10k Turkey Trot was rerouted a bit because of road-construction. Mile-markers were spot on and volunteers at the waterstops, finishline and in the stadium did a fantastic job. Greg Carro wore his brand new shoes and finished in 40:32 Behind him was Walt Sieg (55) in 40:37 who was followed by Michael Weiss (53) in 40:41 Adam Fahey (17) finished in 42:00 and coach Albert Wieringa (69) cranked out 42:39. Dan Dorsey (50) finished in 44:10 while Kathleen Roach (56) grabbed her mug after finishing in 50:48. Gar Flisek ran all 4 races -better known as 'the Challenge'. Congrats to all of you guys! Your hard work payed off! Race director Skip Rogers did a great job (as usual) and was seen in a flashing black police car with all the trimmings.
results are at: http://www.coolrunning.com/results/…/Nov26_37thAn_set2.shtml
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Our WFYRC track group did very well; in the 5k Wingding Burch Baskett (46) finished in 20:45; Yvonne Bryant (49) ran 23:30 and Kathleen Crowley (56) followed in 23:58, just behind Dawn Taylor (36) who ran 23:56
The 10k Turkey Trot was rerouted a bit because of road-construction. Mile-markers were spot on and volunteers at the waterstops, finishline and in the stadium did a fantastic job. Greg Carro wore his brand new shoes and finished in 40:32 Behind him was Walt Sieg (55) in 40:37 who was followed by Michael Weiss (53) in 40:41 Adam Fahey (17) finished in 42:00 and coach Albert Wieringa (69) cranked out 42:39. Dan Dorsey (50) finished in 44:10 while Kathleen Roach (56) grabbed her mug after finishing in 50:48. Gar Flisek ran all 4 races -better known as 'the Challenge'. Congrats to all of you guys! Your hard work payed off! Race director Skip Rogers did a great job (as usual) and was seen in a flashing black police car with all the trimmings.
results are at: http://www.coolrunning.com/results/…/Nov26_37thAn_set2.shtml
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WFYRC gives 50,000-dollar to Pinellas High School Seniors
Happy faces of 25 top seniors from (12) Pinellas County high-schools at our 2015 Scholarship Dinner. The food at the Sheraton in Clearwater Beach was first class. Gordon Curry had a great speech and everybody enjoyed a perfect evening. Each of the 25 seniors received a 2000-dollar scholarship made available by the West Florida Y Runners Club. Chairperson Mary Pulaski congratulated the recipients on behalf of the Scholarship Committee.
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Happy faces of 25 top seniors from (12) Pinellas County high-schools at our 2015 Scholarship Dinner. The food at the Sheraton in Clearwater Beach was first class. Gordon Curry had a great speech and everybody enjoyed a perfect evening. Each of the 25 seniors received a 2000-dollar scholarship made available by the West Florida Y Runners Club. Chairperson Mary Pulaski congratulated the recipients on behalf of the Scholarship Committee.
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Complete results of the 2015 race(s) are at:
http://www.coolrunning.com/results/15/fl/Jan24_Discov_set1.shtml
http://www.coolrunning.com/results/15/fl/Jan24_Discov_set1.shtml
2014 Tampa Bay Times Turkey Trot
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28 Seniors from 10 Pinellas High Schools got awarded with a $2000.- Scholarship at our 2014-WFYRC Scholarship Dinner
For more photo's and a complete list of the graduates click on 'Scholarships'
For more photo's and a complete list of the graduates click on 'Scholarships'
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Most recent Newsletter : making_tracks_wfyrc_18052021reduced.pdf
:: Recent Race Results ::
Discover Caladesi Island 2021 - (https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/102009#resultSetId-238121;perpage:100)
Sunsets at Sand Key Park - (Summer 2021) http://frrm.raceresults.space/2021/2021_SandKey01_OA.htm
next races are on June 25, July 9, July 23
Times Turkey Trot - (November 28, 2019) https://app.raceresults360.com/#/race/YbeUoD/5k/
:: Recent Race Results ::
Discover Caladesi Island 2021 - (https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/102009#resultSetId-238121;perpage:100)
Sunsets at Sand Key Park - (Summer 2021) http://frrm.raceresults.space/2021/2021_SandKey01_OA.htm
next races are on June 25, July 9, July 23
Times Turkey Trot - (November 28, 2019) https://app.raceresults360.com/#/race/YbeUoD/5k/
