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WELCOME TO THE RICHMOND ROCKETS

Join our family and participate in both competitive and non-competitive running.  We welcome beginners, novice and advance runners.  We meet monthly on the 1st Monday of each month.  Come to our next meeting, meet our members, bring a friend, and make new friends!
“We believe a running club is more than just running together”

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About Us

Monthly meetings held every 1st Monday of the month at:
"Jody's" 372 Forest Ave at 7:00pm

Lisa Lubarsky - President

lisalubarsky88@gmail.com

Tony LaRocca - Vice President  

tonylarocca5k@gmail.com

Stephen Parone - Secretary 

sparone26@gmail.com

Nancy Wagner-Wetzel - Treasurer 

nhww28@gmail.com

Trish Mulligan - Female Captain

phatricia@aol.com

Mike Leathers - Male Captain

michael.e.leathers@gmail.com

Fleur de lis Bell - Web Master

bell.fleurdelis@gmail.com

 

 

 

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Upcoming Races & Events

Weekly Fun / Open Runs:

(Runs are subject to change due to conflicting races, weather...etc.)

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ANNOUNCEMENT: Our Richmond Rockets Fun Runs are BACK!!! Join us for either a fun-run or bike ride, hosted by Lisa and Nancy of the Richmond Rockets. Let's all stay happy and healthy! Meet-up details and contact information are below:

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December Road Running Calendar: Pandemic Still Hampering the Schedule

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Updated Nov 27, 2020; Posted Nov 27, 2020

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By Staten Island Advance Sports Desk and George Kochman/Special to the Advance

December closes out an incomplete year for runners. Mass cancellations, with no end to quarantining and social distancing in sight, have led to many feeling more than a bit down.

There are still races, however, and chances to compete, but be sure to contact the race website or race director for possible cancellations.

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DECEMBER RACE CALENDAR

4 – Mount St. Dominic’s Academy Virtual 5K Reindeer Run, Caldwell, N.J., www.compuscore.com.

4 – Cpt. Gregory T. Dalessio Memorial 5K, 8 a.m., Cherry Hill, N.J., www.runningintheusa.com.

5 – Winter Wonder 6K, 10 a.m., Princeton Friends School, Princeton, N.J., iaswoods@princetonac.org.

5 – Ted Corbitt 8K, 7 a.m., Central Park, www.nyrr.org.

5 – 3rd annual Beat the Bumble 10K Trail Run, 9 a.m., Mountainside, N.J., www.runningintheusa.com.

5 – Campgaw Fall Series #3 (trail runs), 5K- 9 a.m., 10K- 9:30 a.m., Half-marathon- 10 a.m., Mahwah, N.J., www.njtrailseries.com.

6 – NYCRUNS Winter Classic 5K, 7 a.m., Riverside Park, Manhattan, theteam@nycruns.com.

6 – NYC Holiday Half-marathon, 10K, 5K, 9:30 a.m., Shore Road Promenade, Brooklyn, www.citytri.com.

6 – NYRR Pete McArdle 15K X-C, 9 a.m., Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx, www.nyrr.org.

6 – PCTI Fall Series 5K, 11 a.m., Wayne, N.J., www.pcrcnj.com.

7 – Virtua NYRR Season of Light 5K, www.nyrr.org.

11 – Jingle Bell New Jersey 5K (virtual race), Lake Como, N.J., emeyers@arthritis.org.

11 – Holiday Half-marathon, 9:30 a.m., Shore Road Promenade, Brooklyn, raceguys@trimarasports.com.

11 – All Schools Special Needs 5K, 9:30 a.m., Ridgefield Park, N.J., www.allschoolsspecialneeds.org.

12 – NYRR Season of Light 5K, 7 a.m., Prospect Park, Brooklyn, www.nyrr.org.

12 – Valley Trail Series- Winter Race #2, 10 mi., 5 mi., 5K, 7 a.m., Tenafly Nature Center, Tenafly, N.J., www.valleytrailseries.com.

13 – NYCRUNS Big Apple 4-Miler, 7 a.m., Central Park, theteam@nycruns.com.

13 – NYCRUNS Marathon and Half-marathon (virtual races), theteam@nycruns.com.

13 – NYCRUNS Queens Half-marathon and 5K (virtual races), theteam@nycruns.com.

13 – Jingle All the Way 5K, 8:30 or 10 a.m. start option, Seaford, N.Y., www.runningintheusa.com.

15 – Light Run, 5K, 6:30 p.m., Ballard Park, Pitman, N.J., www.gooddasyforarun.com.

17 – Light Run #2, 6:30 p.m., Ballard Park, Pitman, N.J., www.gooddayforarun.com.

19 – Ho Ho Ho 5K, 9:30 a.m., Bethpage, N.Y., www.glirc.org.

19 – Delaware River Loop Series- Loop #3, 16.1 mi., 8 a.m., Titusville, N.J., www.runningintheusa.com.

19 – Run Before Christmas SantaCon 5K, 8 a.m., Clinton, N.J., www.santaconrun.com.

19 – Runny Nose Winter 5K Run and Plunge, 10 a.m., Parvin State Park, Pittsgrove, N.J., www.runningintheusa.com.

27 – Asbury Park Polar bear Races, 2 mi., 9:30 a.m., Asbury Park, N.J., www.shoreac.org.

27 – Festivus 5K (virtual option), 10 a.m., Richmond Hill, N.Y., www.runningintheusa.com.

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Donate Your Old Sneakers to Feed Families - South Brooklyn Mutual Aid

The Richmond Rockets will be participating in the My Sneaker Drive Fundraiser to help feed families in NYC. By donating a pair of old sneakers that are in good non-ripped condition, you give $1 to the organization in aid to send care packages for those in need.

If interested in participating, please view the drop-off locations below. They will be much appreciated! Also, if you would like to make a cash donation - please send a Venmo payment to @SouthBkMutualAid.

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Why we run.

A good laugh and a long run are the two best cures for anything.

I run to add life to my days.

RUNNING HAS TAUGHT ME THAT I AM SO MUCH MORE CAPABLE THAN I EVER IMAGINED

The body achieves what the mind believes

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    Rest In Peace to Our Beloved Richmond Rockets Member: Richard "Richie"Chin

    ~ 1958 - 2020~

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    We are still celebrating life...the life of our dear friend and Richmond Rockets team member who recently passed away on April 23 2020, Richard Chin.. A beloved husband, father, brother, family to many, and friend to many -He always wanted to see others happy. Rest In Peace Dear Richie! A message from him via his family shown at his funeral service: " ~LOVE YOUR LIFE: Thank You for making me Rich, as friends and family are priceless. Be happy, smile and laugh, enjoy the journey, and keep on running!~ "

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    COVID-19: Breakthrough Recovery Story by Richmond Rockets Member: Dr. Francesco Rotatori

    Update: Due to his recent staff leadership and front-line assistance with COVID-19 affected patients, Richmond Rockets team member and hospital hero Dr. Francesco Rotatori recently received a promotion at Richmond University hospital in Staten Island - his new role at RUMC is Chief of Cardiology. Congratulations Dr. Rotatori for everything you have done for the community and patients!

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    https://www.silive.com/news/2020/05/doctor-who-has-been-part-of-coronavirus-response-at-rumc-is-named-new-chief-of-cardiology.html

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    Dr. Francesco Rotatori is not only a Richmond Rockets team member, but he is an Interventional Cardiologist at Richmond University hospital here in Staten Island. Dr. Rotatori was recently featured on ABC News Nightline Television during the crisis, as he and his amazing staff members rescued a COVID-19 female patient, who improved dramatically at The Richmond University Hospital. The patient, Edwina Cain, faced breathing problems and recovered in 3 days on a ventilator, improving quickly. At her time at the hospital, she expressed her gratitude and thanks to Dr. Rotatori and staff to with a dance and cheer. Dr. Roratori and his team also inspired Edwina to begin her medical studies in pursuit to become a hero and work in a hospital. Congratulations to her survival and fight against COVID-19, and thank you to all the doctors and nurses that risk their lives each and every day, including Dr. Francesco Rotatori and his miracle staff!

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    Watch the miraculous and inspiring story of recovery and healing here: https://abcnews.go.com/Nightline/video/covid-19-patient-reunites-doctor-helped-save-life-70300305

    IMPORTANT NEWS: Corona Virus Outbreak Safety Tips

    Hi friends! As you have heard on the news, the Corona Virus has reached NYC area, including Staten Island. Please keep yourself and your loved ones safe by following the safety protocols in this link here - provided by The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (the leading national public health institute of the United States): https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/faq.html

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    We wish our best to our running community: In light of the recent news around COVID-19, PPTC would like to remind all members that the most successful runner is a healthy runner. Please use your best judgment when deciding to join groups runs and activities over the next few weeks.

    - If you don't feel well, or suspect you've been in contact with someone who may have contracted the virus, please stay home and take care of yourself.

    - Be diligent about washing your hands. If you cough, sneeze, or need to wipe your nose, avoid using your hands.

    - If you have any respiratory or autoimmune issues, please consult your doctor.

    Thank you for helping keep our community healthy!