Masters

Please check the USATF-LI calendar for all upcoming events.

Chair--Sue Nesbihal-Cordero

Masters and Open results for Association meets can be found on our Track and Field page.

Now, more than ever, people are exercising as a way to stay fit in both mind and spirit. USATF – Long Island encourages a healthy lifestyle by promoting Track & Field as a sport for people of all ages. USATF – LI provides many opportunities for Masters Athletes (35 years old and over) to participate. Masters compete in 5 year age groups (35 – 39, 40 – 44, etc…).

Whether you are just starting out, a recreational runner or competing in World Championships, there is a USATF – LI event for you. USATF – LI organizes several track meets throughout the winter, spring and summer where athletes can run, jump and throw against others their own age. Also, in cooperation with USATF sanctioned races, USATF – LI holds both a road racing and cross-country grand prix where athletes compete in 5 year age groups, (Masters begins at age 40) and earn points based on their performances. To see prior results for track & field, road running and cross-country please click on the links located on the left.

In addition to the physical improvement in their lives, Masters Athletes enjoy the camaraderie of their fellow competitors. Many Masters Athletes join clubs. Clubs offer training tips and partners as well as providing motivation and support. There are also many opportunities for the clubs to compete as teams against each other. There are many clubs on Long Island for road and distance runners as well as some clubs that specialize in track & field. For a listing of some of the clubs on Long Island click on the Related Links tab on the left. You can also find members of these clubs at most running events on Long Island.

For more information about Masters Track & Field, Cross Country and Road Racing visit:
www.masterstrack.com
www.usatfmasters.org
www.nationalmastersnews.com

There are many opportunities for Masters Athletes to compete on a skill levels. USATF-LI offers local meets to hone your skills or try something new. Hope to see you on the Track!!

Our Masters Chair, Sue Nesbihal-Cordero featured in an article

Long Island Masters Athletes score on National and International scene 

Long Island was well represented in Boston at the 2010 National Indoor Track and Field Championship. Our local athletes posted fine performances and several placed.

          Among the athletes were:

Edmund Joyce 73, 1^st place in super weight throw, 4th in weight throw and 6^th in shot-put;
Keith Butler 42, First place Shot, third in both weight and super weight throws;
Kim Touya 33, 1^st in 60m hurdles, 2nd in 60m and 200m;
Sean Duford (35+) 3^rd in 60m, 2nd in 200m;
Rick Lapp 60, 3^rd in 200m and 400m. 

USATF-Long Island stalwart Caryl Senn-Griffith was 1^st in the pentathlon. Kathy Martin was 1^st in 3000m, 1 mile and 800m. She was also part of an American record 4x800 relay team. Joe Cordero was 7^th in the mile and 4^th in the 3000m. His 4x400 and 4x800 relay teams scored gold. Mary Trotto had a typical meet competing and scoring in numerous events. Mary 63 was 1^st in shot put, pentathlon and the 4x400 relay, 2^nd in triple jump, 3rd in 1 mile run and 5^th in 200m.

A fine showing for our athletes on the National Level of competition.

Several athletes also competed on the world stage at the World Masters Association Indoor Track and Field Championships in Kamloops Canada March 1-5. Our contingent was led by many time World Champion Kathy Martin who did not disappoint. Kathy won the 8k (55) cross country race and led the U.S. team to a 1^st place finish. She easily won the 800m and 3000m. The 1500m was billed as a duel of the Titans as Kathy faced off against Maureen De St. Croix Canada’s best who had broken Kathy’s age 50 record. The home crowd was going crazy until the 6^th lap when Kathy took the lead and beat De St. Croix by 10 seconds!!(5:24.34 to 5:34.61)

Joe Cordero ran with a strong stride after a year of injury but his conditioning betrayed him as he placed 6^th in 1500m and 5^th in the 3000m. Joe ran a strong 8k cross country with  a needed 8^th place finish which helped his 70 year old US team grab the team silver medal!!

Of course Mary Trotto performed her usual magic and was all over the facility competing. Mary and her 60 year old 4x200 relay team took 3^rd place. In addition Mary was 4^th in Javelin, 200m, and pole vault. She was 5^th in pent, High Jump, and 7^th in Triple jump.

Sue Nesbihal Cordero gained a 5^th place in Javelin.

The 2009 Masters Track & Field athletes were honored at the 2010 annual USATF-LI brunch. The male winners were Marc Nesbitt (under 60) and Abe Bernstein (60 & over). Marc has proven to be a very versatile runner, running quality races in distances from 55m to 1500m. In his specialty, the 800m, Marc can be seen taking on and defeating all comers including HS and open runners. In 2009 Marc competed at the Masters Indoor Championships and placed 3rd in the M40-44 800m in a USATF-LI record time of 2:05.72. Marc also was a member of the 2nd Wind TC team that took 3rd place in the Masters 4 x 400m relay at the Millrose games in 3:43.26. In 2009 Abe Bernstein dominated the 400m and 800m. Abe won both events at the Empire State Senior Games. He then placed third in M70-74 in both events at the National Senior Games in California. Abe ran 1:12.18 for the 400m and a USATF-LI record 2:46.80 for the 800m.
The under 60 female award was shared by Caryl Senn-Griffiths and Kathy Martin. Kathy continued her dominance of the middle and long distance races by winning W55-59 Masters Indoor National Championships at 800m (2:40.02), one mile (5:44.24) and 3000m (10:59.36). Outdoors Kathy was national champion at 1500m (5:22.93), 5000m (19:46.47), 10000m (40:04.03) and the 2000m steeplechase (8:26.86). Caryl (W45-49) showed off her all around athletic talent by winning national championships in the pentathlon at both the indoor and outdoor Masters National Championships. Indoors Caryl also placed first in the 60m hurdles (10.37) and the high jump (4’8”). She won outdoor national titles in the 80m hurdles (14.46), 400m hurdles (1:12.07), high jump (4’8”), long jump (14’) and javelin (110’8”). The 60 & over female athlete of 2009 was Mary Trotto. Mary (W60-64) is another all around athlete winning the pentathlon at the Masters Outdoor National Championships. She also placed first in the 300m hurdles (1:25.10), 2000m steeplechase (11:54.18), high jump (3’5”), long jump (8’4”), triple jump (19’) and pole vault (3’11”).
 

2009 Highlights
Several Long Island Masters athletes received recognition at the 2009 USATF Annual meeting held in Indianapolis in early December.
We Are Athlete’s Joan Gerold was nominated in the 60-64 year old age group as that group’s runner of the year. Joan is not yet well known nationally, but that will change as she keeps performing like she did in 2009.
Our favorite 90 year old, Bill Benson was nominated in his age group. Bill was also a Phidippides Award winner in 2009. Look for Bill in 2010!!!
Kathy Martin was named both the Track and Field Athlete and Long Distance Runner of the Year for age 55-59. In addition she was 3rd for Master’s Athlete of the Year behind Colleen De Reuck and Joan Benoit Samuelson!! Quite a field!!



 

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