The USATF New England Race Walk Blog
2016 News
2016 Grand Prix Series and New England Championship events
The USATF-NE Race Walking Grand Prix utilizes all NE Championship events as well as open races, and is scored on age-graded performances with the best 4 performances totaled for scoring.All scorers must be USATF members in the New England, Maine, or Connecticut associations (NE states).
Full Series information and scoring
2016 GP Events
** indicates USATF-New England Championship
- "Wild Card" to include any USA National
- Jan 10 Dartmouth Relays, 1 Mile, Hanover NH
- Jan 24 Gr.Boston TC Invitational Indoor 3000m, Harvard U, Boston
- Jan 31 ** 3000m Indoor Track, USATF-NE Masters Indoor, Champs, Providence RI
- Feb 21 ** 3000m Indoor Track, USATF-NE Indoor Championships, Harvard U, Boston
- May 15 Seacoast 3000m/5000m, Portsmouth NH
- June 5 USATF National 5K, Albany NY
- Jul 9 Bay State Games 3000m (track), Tufts University, Medford MA
- Jul 30 ** 3000m (track) USATF-NE Championship, College of the Holy Cross, Worcester MA
- Sep 25 Pepperell Rail Trail 8K/4K, Pepperell MA 10:00 a.m.
- Nov 6 USATF-CT Association 10,000m championship, Clinton CT 10:00 a.m.
- Entries for track meets can be found at the track and field page; For other entry material, email off...@usatfne.org
Other race walking events in New England
Jan 31 Sun USATF-CT Youth Indoor Track & Field Meet, Floyd Little Athletic Center at Hill House High School, New Haven, CT,
800m Race Walk (Boys & Girls comb), track events start at 9 a.m.
Jan 31 Sun USATF-CT Open/Masters Indoor Track & Field Championship, Floyd Little Athletic Center at Hill House High School, New Haven, CT,
1 Mile Race Walk (Men/Women comb), 2:30 p.m.
Jan 31 Sun Waltham TC Youth Development Meet, Kennedy Middle School, Waltham, MA,
800m (ages 7-14) http://www.walthamtrackclub.com/ Pre-Entry only-Jan. 22 deadline
Feb 07 Sun Northeast Indoor Classic, Reggie Lewis Center, Boston, MA,
Youth 800m Race Walk (ages 7-16), 10:00 a.m., http://www.needhamtrack.org/
Feb 17 Wed Reggie Lewis Youth Meet, Reggie Lewis Center, Boston MA,
800m (2 yr age groups through 15-16), office@usatfne.org
Feb 21 Sun U.S. Olympic Team Trials, Mens 50 km Race Walk, Santee, CA
Feb 21 Sun USATF Womens 50 km Race Walk Championship, Santee, CA
Feb 28 Sun USATF Maine Association Youth, Open & Masters Indoor Championships, New Balance Field House, University of Maine, Orono, ME,
800m (youth under 12), 1500m (youth 13-18), 3000m (Open/Masters) http://www.meusatf.org/
Mar 04-05 USATF Masters Indoor Track & Field Championships, Albuquerque Convention Center, NM,
1500m (Fri Mar 04), 3000m (Sat Mar 05)
Mar 12 Sat USATF National Indoor Championships, Oregon Convention Center, Portland, OR,
3000m (qualifying times) http://www.usatf.org/Events---Calendar/National-Championships.aspx
Mar 12-13 USATF Hershey Youth Indoor Championships, Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex, Staten Island, NY,
1500m (Sat), 3000m (Sun)
Mar 12 Sat New Balance Indoor Scholastic Nationals (High School), NY City Armory, New York City, NY,
1 Mile (qualifying times) http://www.nationalscholastic.org/nbin
Apr 03 Sun US Trial IAAF World Race Walking Team Championship (10k/20k Open/Junior/Masters Ozark and Mid-Ame), St. Louis, MO
http://www.usatf.org/Events---Calendar/2016/2016-US-World-Race-Walking-Team-Championship-Trial.aspx
May 14 Sat Connecticut Masters' Games (ages 30+), Veterans Memorial Stadium (Willow Brook Park), New Britain, CT, 1500m RW
Jun 18 or 25 USATF New England Junior Olympics, Fitchburg State College, MA, 1500m Youth
Jun 24-26 USATF Junior Outdoor Championships, Clovis, CA
Jun 28-Jul 03 USATF Hershey Youth Outdoor Championships, Millersville University, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Jun 30 Thu U.S. Olympic Team Trials, 20 km Race Walk, Salem, OR
Jul 14-17 USATF Masters Outdoor Championships, Grand Rapids, MI
Jul 16 Sat Bay State Games, Tufts University, Medford, MA, 3000m
Jul 29 or 30 USATF New England Open & Masters Championship, College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, MA, 3000m
Jul 25-31 USATF National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships, Sacramento, CA
Aug 13 Sat USA 1 Hour Race Walk Championship, South Milwaukee, WI
Sep 25 Sun Pepperell Rail Trail 8K/4K, Pepperell, MA, 10 a.m. start (rain or shine)
Nov 06 Sun 10000m CT Association Championship, 10 a.m
Dec 10 Sat USATF-New England Indoor 1 mile (Tom Knatt Mile), M.I.T., Cambridge MA
2015 HIGHLIGHTS
2015 Grand Prix Series
The USATF-NE Race Walking Grand Prix is scored on age-graded performances with the best 4 performances totaled for scoring. All scorers must be USATF members in the New England, Maine, or Connecticut associations (NE states).Series information and scoring
Congratulations to 2015 USATF-NE Grand Prix winners Bob Keating and Maegan Allen. Special recognition goes to our friends from Maine, Kayla Allen and Sydney Sirois, who were the top points leaders in the Women’s division. In all, five men and five women completed four events, with 29 athletes participating in at least one of our 11 Grand Prix races.
Men (all USATF-NE) 1.Bob Keating, NEW, 339.34 2.Ed O’Rourke, NEW, 320.05 3.Stephen Peckiconis, CSU, 293.13 4.Charlie Mansbach, NEW, 288.38 5.Nolan Allen, NEW, 282.54 Women 1.Kayla Allen 320.55 (ME) 2.Sydney Sirois 310.88 (ME) 3.Maegan Allen, NEW, 302.82 (1st USATF-NE) 4.Siana Emery 270.86 (ME) 5.Val Vaitones, NEW, 268.99 (2nd USATF-NE)
Sunday, August 2, 2015 - USATF National 1 Hour Championship, Gloucester MA
The USA 1 Hour Walk returns to New England again in 2015 at Gloucester MA High School on the New Balance Track, Newell Stadium. The race also serves as the USATF-New England association championship.
Schedule:
Note the change of schedule. The Men's and Women's events will be combined. The One Hour Race Walk will start at 9:00 AM.
- 7:30 AM Registration and late entry
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8:30 AM Men’s 1 Hour (all divisions) -
9:45 AM Women’s 1 Hour (all divisions) -
10:45 AM Novice/Youth mile and instructional clinic - 9:00 AM Men & Women’s 1 Hour (all gender / divisions)
- 10:00 AM Novice/Youth mile and instructional clinic
Awards:
- Prize money to the top 3 male and female finishers who are eligible to represent the USA in international competition at the senior level.
- USATF Medals to the top 6 Open athletes and top 3 Junior athletes in the Championship
- Awards to the first 3 athletes in each masters age group, starting at 40-44 category
- Awards to the first 3 overall male and female competitors in the Novice / Youth Mile Race.
Results (including lap sheets, judging summary, etc)
Registration Form, Entry Status and USATF National web page.
2015 New England RW schedule
2014 HIGHLIGHTS
December 13, USATF NE Indoor 1 Mile Championship, M.I.T., Cambridge MAThe USATF-NE indoor season began with a 1 mile race at MIT's Johnson Athletic Center. Now serving as the USATF New England indoor championship, the event is the first USATF-NE named race walk - The Tom Knatt 1 Mile Walk. Long a supporter and promoter of walking in this area, Tom is a strong proponent of the indoor 1 mile, among his favorite race distances.
RESULTS
August 10, USATF 1 Hour Championship MA
ENTRY/INFORMATIONThe New England association hosted the USA 1 Hour Race Walk Championship at Newell Stadium, Gloucester MA. The event also served as the USATF New England Championship.
A clinic and an all-comers race were part of the event.
RESULTS
2014 Grand Prix Series
The USATF-NE Racewalking Grand Prix is scored on age-graded performances with the best 4 performances totaled for scoring.All scorers must be USATF members in the New England, Maine, or Connecticut associations (NE states).
2014 Top placings: Men (4 events) Points:
Robert Keating 337.75
Edward O’Rourke III 328.69
Spencer Dunn 308.28 (ME)
Stephen Peckiconis 298.46
Larry Epstein 293.76
Charlie Mansbach 284.82
Clyde Wilder 281.45
Women (4 events) Points:
Maryanne Daniel 333.51 (CT)
Holly Lindoe 290.24
Valentina Vaitones 272.47
2014 Monthly races and clinic series:
NEWalker Series - Second Sunday of the month from April through September. Two locations- May 11, July 13, September 14 -Muddy River Path, Brookline MA (Riverway near Rt 9)
- April 13, June 8- Danehy Park, Cambridge MA, 5K (behind Fresh Pond Mall)
- No entry fee, sign up on race morning, 10:30 a.m. All abilities welcome
- Flat certified multi-lap courses, coaching and instruction offered
- Danehy Park Course Records
Men - 23:39, Daniel Pendergast, ME RW, 5/9/04
Women - 22:08, Joanne Dow, NEW, 7/11/04 - Click here for more information and directions
2013 HIGHLIGHTS
August 4, USA vs Canada Junior Race Walk Match, East Boston MA
RESULTSThe New England association hosts the 25th annual USA vs Canada match at East Boston Park. An all-comers 3K, youth/novice 2K, and clinic are included. Meet Information.
Schedule of events
- 9:00 a.m. International 5 km. Junior Women
- 9:05 a.m. International 10 km. Junior Men
- 10:15 a.m. Youth / Novice 2 km.
- 10:15 a.m. All-comers 3 km.
Juniors are athletes fourteen (14) years of age or older and will not turn twenty (20) in 2013. US and Canadian Junior teams consist of 3 to 6 scoring athletes per country. The US team was selected from the finish order of the 2013 USATF Junior Nationals 10,000m walks at Drake University in Des Moines IA in June.
Other junior non-team members may compete if they meet time standards for 5 km (girls) 10 km (boys)
Youth age 14 and under may compete in the 2 km race walk scheduled for 10:15 AM. All-comers may compete in the 3 km race walk also scheduled for 10:15 AM.
2013 Monthly races and clinic series:
NEWalker Series - Monthly from April through September. Two locations- May 12, July 14, September 8 -Muddy River Path, Brookline MA (Riverway near Rt 9)
- April 8, June 14, August 11- Danehy Park, Cambridge MA, 5K (behind Fresh Pond Mall)
- No entry fee, sign up on race morning, 10:30 a.m. All abilities welcome
- Flat certified multi-lap courses, coaching and instruction offered
- Danehy Park Course Records
Men - 23:39, Daniel Pendergast, ME RW, 5/9/04
Women - 22:08, Joanne Dow, NEW, 7/11/04 - Click here for more information and directions
2012 HIGHLIGHTS
2012 USA 1 Hour Race Walk Championship
Oct 9 USA National 1 Hour, Bentley University, Waltham MA
2012 Monthly races and clinic series:
NEWalker Series - Second Sunday of the month from April through September. Two locations- May 6, July 8, September 9 -Muddy River Path 5K, Brookline MA (Riverway near Rt 9)
- April 9, June 10, August 12 - Danehy Park 5K, Cambridge MA
2014 GP results
2013 GP results
2012 GP results
2011 GP results
2010 GP results
2009 GP results
2008 GP results
2007 GP results
2006 GP results
2005 GP results
2004 GP results
2003 GP results
2002 GP results
2001 GP results
2011 HIGHLIGHTS
The USATF-NE Racewalking Grand Prix is scored on age-graded performances, the best 4 performances totaled for scoring. All scorers must be USATF members in the New England, Maine, or Connecticut associations (NE states).
- "Wild Card" to include any USA National
- Jan 25 Gr.Boston TC Invitational Indoor 3000m, Harvard, Boston
- Feb 20 USATF-New England Indoor 3000m, Boston MA
- Apr 17 Clamdigger 5 Mile, Westerly RI
- May 15 Portsmouth 5000m, Portsmouth NH
- June 4 USATF National 10K, Albany NY
- Jun 12 3000m (track), Regis College, Weston MA
- Jul 9 Bay State Games 3000m (track), MIT, Cambridge MA
- Aug 6 New England Masters 5000m (track) (walk open to all ages), Providence RI
- Sep 11 USATF New England 10K, Riverdale course, Brookline MA
- Oct 9 USA National 1 Hour, Bentley University, Waltham MA COMPLETE RESULTS
- Entries for track meets can be found at the track and field page; For other entry material, email off...@usatfne.org
2011 Monthly races and clinic series:
NEWalker Series - Monthly from April through September. Two locations- May 8, July 10, September 11 -Muddy River Path, Brookline MA (Riverway near Rt 9)
- April 11, June 19, August 7 - Danehy Park, Cambridge MA, 5K (behind Fresh Pond Mall)
- No entry fee, sign up on race morning, 10:30 a.m. All abilities welcome
- Flat certified multi-lap courses, coaching and instruction offered
2010 HIGHLIGHTS
2010 USATF-New England Racewalk Grand Prix - FINAL STANDINGS
Best 4 scores
MEN 24-Jan 21-Feb 28-Mar 18-Apr 16-May 6-Jun 13-Jun 10-Jul 11-Oct 7-Nov USA Total
GBTC NECh Masters Clam Ports. USA 10 NE Out BSG USA Conn Natl (best 4)
3K 3K 3K 5M 5K 10K 3K 3K 1Hour 10K
Bob Keating 89.38 83.62 89.57 86.00 85.86 350.81
Tom Knatt 75.72 76.49 77.33 75.27 73.00 76.05 305.59
Stephen Peckiconis 72.23 75.16 76.50 75.39 73.12 300.17
Brian Savilonis 74.24 71.74 74.20 76.20 296.38
Larry Epstein 69.96 73.32 70.85 69.92 75.39 73.12 292.68
Charlie Mansbach 69.50 70.14 69.98 70.02 70.94 281.08
Bill Harriman 69.21 70.74 73.44 74.66 56.08 274.92
Barry Fowler 67.12 67.30 65.06 66.44 64.69 265.92
Jay Diener 74.39 70.47 72.85 217.71
Matt Forgues 78.18 81.85 160.03
Evan Vincent 77.34 76.02 153.36
Rich McElvery 69.60 72.67 142.27
Kiyoshi Imoi 62.08 74.69 136.77
Mike Kazmierczak 72.91 72.91
Gus Davis 69.24 69.24
Joe Light 68.80 68.80
Mark Zullo 67.78 67.78
Ed O'Rourke 67.09 67.09
John Finan 66.90 66.90
Stephen Mayroy 58.55 58.55
Justin Loy 53.81 53.81
Dylan Gregor 48.20 48.20
WOMEN
24-Jan 21-Feb 28-Mar 18-Apr 16-May 6-Jun 13-Jun 10-Jul 11-Oct 7-Nov USA Total
GBTC NECh Master Clam Ports USA 10 NE Out BSG USA Conn Natl (best 4)
3K 3K 3K 5M 5K 10K 3K 3K 1Hour 10K
Maryanne Daniel 72.68 77.34 83.33 85.13 318.48
Abby Dunn 76.2 77.38 72.75 226.33
Nicole Court-Menendez 69.46 72.49 69.19 211.14
Katie Flanders 63.59 64.20 68.93 196.72
Lauren Forgues 80.33 78.15 158.48
Jenny Thuotte 75.51 76.20 151.71
Pat Godfrey 70.90 71.25 142.15
Courtney Williams 67.13 69.59 136.72
Ginger Armstrong 67.10 66.18 133.28
Joanne Harriman 65.83 64.40 130.23
Holly Wenninger 65.19 63.81 129.00
Maureen Rogers 57.30 59.41 116.71
Lorrie Wilkes 53.30 55.38 108.68
Dot Zullo 71.29 71.29
Ann Percival 70.87 70.87
Annie Schide 70.86 70.86
Abigail Lochala 64.51 64.51
Chelsea Loy 63.51 63.51
Susan Copp-Silva 61.46 61.46
Esther Romeo 48.37 48.37
Nadja Reid 44.00 44.00
- The 2010 USATF National One Hour Race Walk Championship was held on Sunday, October 3 at Bentley University in Waltham, MA. Click here the complete results, including lap sheets and judges summaries.
2010 Monthly races and clinic series:
NEWalker Series - Second Sunday of the month from April through September.- May 9, July 11, September 12 -Muddy River Path 5K, Brookline MA (Riverway near Rt 9)
- April 12, June 13, August 8 - Danehy Park 5K, Cambridge MA, (behind Fresh Pond Mall)
2009 HIGHLIGHTS
- The 2009 USATF National One Hour Race Walk Championship was held on Sunday, October 11 at Bentley University in Waltham, MA. Click here complete results, including laps sheet and judge's summaries.
- Waltham Track Club had 4 competitors in the Junior Olympic Nationals walks - the largest number of NE walkers to ever compete in the meet. John Henry Fitzgerald (WTC) placed fifth, winning a medal in the Intermediate Boys (15-16) division.
- Joanne Dow once again won the USA Indoor 3000 meter walk championship held in Boston; she placed 2nd at the USA Outdoor 20K in Oregon
2009 Grand Prix series:
The USATF-NE Racewalking Grand Prix is scored on age-graded performances, the best 4 performances totaled for scoring.
All scorers must be USATF members in the New England, Maine, or Connecticut associations (NE states).
- "Wild Card" to include USA National Indoor and Masters National Indoor
- Jan 19 Gr.Boston TC Invitational Indoor 3000m, Harvard, Boston
- Feb 22 USATF-New England Indoor 3000m, Boston MA
- Apr 19 Clamdigger 5 Mile, Westerly RI
- May 30 USATF National 10K, Albany NY
- Jun 21 3000m (track), MIT, Cambridge MA
- Jul 11 Bay State Games 3000m (track), MIT, Cambridge MA
- Jul 19 New England Masters 5000m (track) (walk open to all ages), Cranston RI
- Sep ? USATF New England 10K, Riverdale course, Brookline MA
- Oct 11 USA National 1 Hour, Bentley University, Waltham MA
- Entries for track meets can be found at the track and field page; For other entry material, email off...@usatfne.org
2009 GP SERIES RESULTS
MEN
19-Ja22 -Feb 22-Mar 19-Apr 30-May 21-Jun 11-Jul 19-Jul 11-Oct Various Total
GBTC NE Ch Master Clamdig USA NE Out BSG NEMast USA USA (best 4)
3K 3K 5M 5M 10K 3K 5K 5K 1Hour
Bob Keating 87.9 87.61 84.58 87.24 347.33
Stephen Peckiconis 73.46 74.84 75.39 73.25 75.71 74.91 300.85
Charlie Mansbach 70.21 69.79 69.97 69.15 279.12
Barry Fowler 59.5 68.64 59.53 60.31 64.4 252.88
Tom Knatt 73.36 73.17 73.8 220.33
Larry Epstein 71.58 71 69.19 211.77
Gus Davis 68.72 66.07 65.69 200.48
Brian Savilonis 75.36 71.53 146.89
Rich McElvery 73.25 69.67 142.92
Bill Harriman 71.93 69.39 141.32
Theron Kissinger 76.33 76.33
Evan Vincent 75.2 75.2
Mark Zullo 75.05 75.05
Tyler Campbell 74.83 74.83
Emmett Schmarsow 74.69 74.69
Charles Swerdlow 70.18 70.18
Jay Diener 68.94 68.94
Hugh O'Neil 56.16 56.16
John Henry Fitzgerald ? ? ?
WOMEN
19-Ja22 -Feb 22-Mar 19-Apr 30-May 21-Jun 11-Jul 19-Jul 11-Oct Various Total
GBTC NE Ch Master Clamdig USA NE Out BSG NEMast USA USA (best 4)
3K 3K 5M 5M 10K 3K 5K 5K 1Hour
Pat Godfrey 69.61 69.61 70.9 210.12
Ginger Armstrong 68.2 65.05 65.95 199.2
Joanne Dow 94.42 95.03 189.45
Maryanne Daniel 83.74 78.53 162.27
Abby Dunn 75.66 77.65 153.31
Dot Zullo 71.06 70.81 141.87
Maureen Rogers 57.3 59.41 116.71
Christie Bernier 73.35 73.35
Nicole Court-Menendez 73.34 74.22 73.34
Ann Percival 69.27 69.27
Lois Broussard 61.7 61.7
Jean Tenan 61.68 61.68
Ann Broussard 56.7 56.7
Wildcard races: Dow- USA Indoor; Fitzgerald - Jr Olympic National
Larry Epstein's 15 Minutes in Stoneham video.
Aired in March 2009, the cable news video features New England Walker member Larry Epstein in the 2009 GBTC 3000 meter race walk and 2008 Bay State Games 3000 meter, with comments from Bill Harriman and Tom Eastler.
Joanne Dow (center) of Manchester NH wins the gold medal at the 2008 Olympic Trials 20K race walk in Eugene, OR. She represented the US at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. Theresa Vaill (L) finished second and Susan Armenta (R) took the bronze. Photo:Victah - PhotoRun.net
2008 News
- The 2008 USATF National One Hour Race Walk Championship races were help on Sunday, October 12 at Bentley College in Waltham, MA. Click here for results..
- NE Masters 5000 meter race walk was held at Springfield College, July 27, 2008. RESULTS.
2008 Grand Prix series:
The USATF-NE Racewalking Grand Prix is scored on age-graded performances, the best 4 performances totaled for scoring.
All scorers must be USATF members in the New England, Maine, or Connecticut associations (NE states).
- Jan 20 Gr.Boston TC Invitational Indoor 3000m, Harvard, Boston
- Mar 30 National Masters Track and Field - Indoor 3000m, Boston MA
- May 31 USATF National 10K, Albany NY
- Jun 15 3000m (track), MIT, Cambridge MA
- Jul 12 Bay State Games 3000m (track), UMass-Lowell, Lowell MA
- Jul 26 New England Masters 5000m (track) (walk open to all ages), Springfield MA
- Sept 14 USATF New England 10K, Riverdale course, Brookline MA
- Oct 12 USA National 1 Hour, Bentley College, Waltham MA
- Nov 9 USATF Connecticut 10K (track) Clinton CT
- Entries for track meets can be found at the track and field page; For other entry material, email off...@usatfne.org
2008 NE GRAND PRIX RESULTS
Bob Keating and Maryanne Daniel repeat as GP champions.
2008 USATF-New England Racewalk Grand Prix - FINAL
MEN
20-Jan 9-Feb 30-Mar 31-May 15-Jun 12-Jul 27-Jul 10-Aug 12-Oct Various Total
GBTC NE Ch MastersUSA 10 NE Out BSG NEMast USMast USA USA (best 4)
3K 3K 5M 3K 3K 5K 5K 10K 1Hour In, CT
Bob Keating 83.32 80.9 87.23 84.11 80.41 335.56
Tom Knatt 78.31 74.93 75.4 74.48 75.07 74.59 303.71
Larry Epstein 70.82 71.77 69.73 71.99 73.69 71.1 67.92 288.55
Stephen Peckiconis 69.51 70.8 72.79 72.13 72.32 288.04
Charlie Mansbach 70.39 69.8 69.18 69.86 70.28 69.23 70.97 281.5
Bill Harriman 71.13 65.86 69.47 69.69 71.02 276.15
Theron Kissinger 75.27 80.08 77.18 232.53
Brian Savilonis 74.4 67.97 66.71 209.08
Michael Kazmierczak 76.95 84.07 161.02
Bob Ullman 78.71 79.03 75.25 157.74
Spencer Parrish 66.4 67.73 134.13
Matthew Forgues 80.57 73.81 80.57
Rich McElvery 72.79 70.65 72.79
Jack Finan 70.79 70.79
Gus Davis 67.19 67.19
WOMEN
20-Jan 9-Feb 30-Mar 31-May 15-Jun 12-Jul 27-Jul 10-Aug 12-Oct Various Total
GBTC NE Ch MastersUSA 10 Neout BSG NEMast USMast USA USA (best 4)
3K 3K 5M 3K 3K 5K 5K 10K 1Hour Natls
Joanne Harriman 77.42 74.13 71.29 70.91 75.58 72.7 299.83
Ginger Armstrong 68.65 65.7 63.06 66.61 68.66 269.62
Lauren Fourges 77.65 77.75 81.76 237.16
Christie Bernier 72.56 75.26 69 216.82
Pat Godfrey 70.04 70.09 74.92 215.05
Tori Cooper 69.22 71.65 72.74 213.61
Nicole Court-Menendez 67.38 67.32 65.29 199.99
Joanne Dow 91.57 93.66 185.23
Laurie Wilkes 54.93 56.11 55.07 166.11
Maryanne Daniel 84 78.3 162.3
Marcia Gutsche-Rutledge 74.88 74.88
Itzi Garcia 65.44 65.44
Abby Dunn 64.47 64.47
Shannon O'Donnell 64.13 64.13
Holly Wenninger 63.27 63.27
various: Dow, Forgues - USA Indoor; Kissinger, J.Harriman: CT 10K
2007 HIGHLIGHTS
- At the USATF convention, New England was awarded the USA One Hour Championship for junior, open, and masters for 2008, 2009, and 2010. The site will be Bentley College in Waltham MA.
The full 2008 USA championship schedule is at www.usatf.org - Marcia Rutledge (NEWalkers/Newton MA) was named outstanding female race walker for 2007 in the 45-49 age group by USATF Masters Committee.
- The 2007 USATF National One Hour Race Walk Championship races were held October 14 at Bentley College in Waltham, MA. Click here for complete results including lap sheet, judges summaries and photos.
- Shannon O'Donnell (Princeton MA) won a bronze medal at the USATF Youth Athletics Championship in Lisle IL in July. The Princeton MA resident walked 9:05.78 for a personal best, the first national youth age group medal ever by a New England girl.
2006 HIGHLIGHTS
- George Conway passes away
The association's oldest member for many years, and the NEWalkers oldest member died on October 19. A late starter in the event, he still holds US records in the age 90-94 division.
The New England 1 Hour Championship, an event that he held 2 US records, will be named in his honor. -
2006 USATF National One Hour Race Walk Championship:
October 15 at Bentley College - Waltham, MA.
Complete results
National 15K Race Walk Champion Curt Clausen.
photo: G. Bridgman
photo: G. Bridgman
2005 HIGHLIGHTS
- USATF East Region One Hour Race Walk Championship
October 16, Bentley College, Waltham MA - Race Results - USA 15K Championship, Sunday, August 7, Watertown MA.
Ben Shorey, Joanne Dow take gold. Race Info and Results - Christopher Stuart (NE Walkers/NH) 4th at National Junior Olympics (7/27)
- Joanne Dow (NE Walkers, Manchester NH) PanAm Cup Trial Winner (4/5)
2004 HIGHLIGHTS
Chris Stuart (NE Walkers, Bedford NH) named to USA Youth RW Honor Roll for 2004
Mainers Carly Lochala and Adam Staier win East Region 1 Hour Championship, October 17 at Bentley College, Waltham MA. Click here for complete results.
Joanne Dow (Manchester NH) placed second at the US Olympic Trials on July 18. Because the US only had one athlete with the "A" standard - Joanne - they could only send one walker to Athens; that being winner Teresa Vaill, who has the required B entry standard.
On Sunday, June 13 in Lincoln RI, Olympian Curt Clausen won the USA 15K Racewalk Championship in the first USA National walk held in RI in 40 years. Teresa Vaill was both the women's open and masters winner, and established a masters 15K record, and a record for longest time between open championships - 20 years.
RESULTS and event details
Joanne Dow (Manchester NH) takes the bronze medal at the 2003 Pan American Games 20K race walk
1997 HIGHLIGHTS
USA 1 Hour and 2 Hour Championship hosted by USATF-NE
October 12, W.P.I., Worcester MA Click for complete results.
Racewalking Clubs in the New England States
New England Walkers
New England Walkers is the most active race walk club in the New England states. They regularly host National championships - most frequently, the USA One Hour Racewalk Championship - and coordinate the USATF-NE racewalk Grand Prix.
Their competitive team ranges from age 16 to 70+. Visit the NEW site for the newsletter and archives, schedules, clinics and more.
Connecticut Racewalkers
The Connecticut Racewalkers is the largest racewalking club in Connnecticut, and members regularly cross the boarder into Mass. or Rhode Island.
Contact Maryanne Daniel.
Maine Racewalkers
The Maine Racewalkers has a piece of almost all racewalking activity in the state of Maine, including their successful high school program.
Contact Tom Eastler.
Resources
USA Track & Field - Racewalking Committee
At the updated racewalking site for the national governing body for the sport, you'll find championships, history, and info on National committee activities
Racewalk.com
The single best source to learn how to race walk on the Internet, and a generally great source of photos and free information
Dave McGovern's Racewalking Pages
Lots of good instructional material and resources on racewalking and related topics (including injuries). Dave conducts clinics across the country and makes it to New England regularly; check his schedule
Ohio Race Walker - The longest running print publication covering the sport - 50 years - ceased publication in March 2015.
Josef DellaGrotte CoreIntegration website
Basic non-competitive walking using Core Integration technique, it combines the best techniques and learnings from tai chi, yoga, from Feldenkrais principles to recent body science of the past 50 years- to enable better posture, a stronger core and greater overall health.
