News Archive --2010
Last Spring Track
While some ran Yankee Homecoming in Newburyport, others were at the track on July 27.
Here they are.
Amazing Amy Dalton
At the 14th Annual 24 Hour Around the Lake in Wakefield on Friday and Saturday, July 30 and 31, Amy ran 54 miles. She was 15th overall, 5th overall woman, and 3rd in her division.
Amy is a tough GTD runner and has trained with Fernando for a long time.
Linda Ford and friend
Helping Linda celebrate after her 35:50 (2nd master) at the May 30 Run to Remember 5M is Coach Bill Squires.
Linda Jennings 2nd Fastest Senior in US
On June 6th in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Linda Jennings ran 43:02 at the 2010 USA Masters 10 K Championships. Linda's 28 second PR earned her 2nd place in her group -- and ranks her 2nd fastest in the country.
Congratulations Linda!
Track, May 25, 2010
Have you ever thought you've done it all?
No workout can be any different than the one last week, or month, or year. I've done Fernando's workouts since 1992, and the one on May 25th was completely different from any other.
Yet it was perfect.
It was a hot night and many are racing on the upcoming holiday weekend, so what would make sense?
You had to be there to experience how perfect it was. Tough as always, yet rewarding -- physically and mentally.
Here are photos of some who were there.
Elisa, Robyn, Donna
Elisa Colella, Robyn Pringle, and Donna Phaneuf had a great winter training with Fernando for the Boston Marathon.
They followed the plan and then executed it on April 19th, from Hopkinton into Boston.
Congratulations from all of GTD.
Core/Strength Training
Coach Annie Starrett's very popular core/strength training program is available and recommended by Coach Braz.
Go to the core/strength page for more information.
Contact Annie by email or phone -- 978-407-6882.
Track, March 16, 2010
It was a perfect night. Crisp and clear, and we were "down below" in the Cove for this one.
Fernando, Gina Newton, Hank Wilder, Dan Frank
GTD Indoor Program
Tell me about the GTD indoor program . . .
"I loved Annie's class last night. It was great! It's such a relief to have this class. Core work and strength are so important.
This component is just a huge asset to the program. I know it took a lot to get it going
and I just wanted you know that it was worth all the work." [Kara Sotirakopoulos]
"I have to say that Coach Annie's Core Strengthening Class on Wednesday was much more difficult than the 50K race.
Thursday I was in a little pain, but Friday was excruciating pain.
I highly recommend the class, especially for people who want to locate muscles where they did not know they existed.
Basically everything hurt, total body ouch." [Amy Dalton]
Kara Haas at Carson 2 Miler
[photo courtesy of Lars Bjune]
Hot and Fast
It's true. You race fast by running fast.
You get fit by running as if it meant something.
We're not joggin'
June 29th track photos.
GTD at Scholastic Nationals
Eleven student athletes from Peabody (running under GTD) went to the New Balance Scholastic Nationals from June 16th to the 19th. The team participated in seven different events -- 3 open and 4 relay. The 3-day event of intense competition brought out the best and brightest track & field high school athletes in the nation.
Thanks to the generosity of their supporters, these athletes were able to perform with relentless will and pride.
On behalf of GTD and 11 student athletes - THANK YOU!!
The results included four top 10 performances and four school records.
Results:
800 Meter Emerging Elite Relay (100, 100, 200, and 400) -- The team of Nate Gaye, Jonathan Acquaviva, Jamal Abu-Hijleh, and David Richardson finished 9th overall with a time of 1:37.48, establishing a new school record.
1600 Meter Emerging Elite Relay (200, 200, 400, and 800) -- The team of Jonathan Acquaviva (22.8), Jamal Abu-Hijleh (22.1), Jake Pimenta (51.7), and Shawn Cronin (1:57.7) finished 4th overall with a time of 3:34.45, establishing a new school record by 8 seconds.
Distance Medley Championship Relay (1200, 400, 800, and mile) -- The team of Evan Braz (3:13.3), Jake Pimenta (52.1), Shawn Cronin (1:59.8), and Nick Christensen (4:27.9) finished 17th overall with a time of 10:32.95, establishing a new school record by 9 seconds.
4 x 200 Meter Emerging Elite Relay (200, 200, 200, and 200) -- The team of Nate Gaye (23.6), Jake Pimenta (23.2), Jonathan Acquaviva (22.8), and Jamal Abu-Hijleh (22.1) finished 10th overall with a time of 1:32.38, establishing a new school record.
4 x 100 Meter Emerging Elite Relay (100, 100, 100, 100) -- The team of Nate Gaye, Jonathan Acquaviva, Josh Czerepica. and Jamal Abu-Hijleh finished 13th overall with a time of 44.48.
Zachary Grube (sophomore) was 7th overall in the Emerging Elite High Jump - 6-00.50. He was the only sophomore in the event.
Nicholas Christensen (sophomore) was 24th overall in the Championship 5000 Meters with a time of 16.11.4. He was in the top 3 sophomores in the event.
For some photos, go here.
GTD Spring Track, June 22 Photos
This is what we came for. And it was good.
See what the coach does while you run. He's not judging. He's timing.
One of the little things -- the watch is what you did.
GTD Youth Program -- Photos
The GTD Youth Speed and Conditioning program finished its 2nd session on June 21st.
Here are some photos.
Check the Youth page for details about the program. Signup is still available.
Martha's Vineyard 20M
Yes, we did have snow this winter.
Here are some GTDers at the Martha's Vineyard 20 Miler on Feb 13. Check the results here.
Photos courtesy of Deb Johnson.
Gina Newton
Karen DeRoma
Hank Wilder
Dan Frank
Glenn Simm
Ella Francesca Braz
We are overjoyed to announce the birth of Ella Francesca Braz, who arrived at 3:11pm on Wednesday, February 3rd.
Ella weighed 6.2 pounds and was 19 inches at birth.
She has her brother Shane's nose and lips, much to his delight.
Pam, Fernando, Shane, and Ella are all very fine.
