Guts & Glory

Paul Murphy and Una Broderick led a brigade of 208 runners across the finish line at the Town of Oyster Bay's Marjorie Post Park on April 28, as the Greater Long Island Running Club combined with the Long Island Chapter of the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America to stage the Second Annual Guts & Glory 5 Kilometer Run.

Athletes from the Massapequas were out in force for this year's run, and won more than their share of the awards. Leading the local contingent was Matt Fassullo of Massapequa, who finished in 20 minutes, 50 seconds and earned first place honors in the 16-19 age group. Other local award winners were John Stauber of Massapequa (22:14) who took second place honors in the Clydesdale 200 pound plus weight division in 22 minutes, 14 seconds; ten-year-old Patrick Sheehan of Massapequa Park (32:07), who was the first place finisher in the 12 and under age group; Massapequa speedsters Michelle Peluso (31:23), Danielle Scicutelli (31:24) and Christina Vitale (33:28), who scored 1-2-3 in the Female 16-19 age group, Marc Townsend of Massapequa (24:28), who took second place in the 30-34 age group; Karen Conkling of Massapequa a(23:55), who finished second among the women in the 40-44 age group; Karen Serkes of Massapequa Park (25:34) and Anita Von Himmel of North Massapequa (26:53), who scored second and third respectively among the women in the 45-49 age group, and Howard Kestenbaum of Massapequa Park (36:54), who was the second place finisher in the 75-79 age group.

The entire net proceeds of the Run and the accompanying Walk were dedicated to the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation and its efforts to cure and prevent Crohn's Disease and ulcerative colitis through research and to improve the quality of life of children and adults affected by these digestive diseases through education and support.

Shown in the top photo, Massapequa's Marc Townsend heads for the Guts & Glory 5K finish line in Marjorie Post Park.

Shown in the photo, North Massapequa award winner Anita Von Himmel, second from right, is congratulated , left to right, Oyster Bay Town Councilman Anthony Macagnone, Oyster Bay Town Clerk Steven Labriola and Oyster Bay Town Councilwoman Rose Walker.

Reader Comments

No comments have been posted. Be the first!

Other Stories With Comments:
Article	Comments
May 16: 2008: Massapequa School Board upholds Bennett petitions after controversial hearing	2
New restaurants­- and fare- coming to MPK	1
News: March 25, 2008	1
PLEASE MEET: Candidates for Fire District Commissioners' seats in...	1