February 28, 1924
Lou Lodovico began life 89 years ago, little knowing that he would become one of the region's most admired runners. A talented and speedy runner, who has race records that may never be broken, is a motivating force for all of us...and he's still out there doing training runs and races. After climbing the 1.8 miles to the top of Mudlick Hill he doesn't stop to catch his breath like the rest of us...he turns around and keeps on going. He's a testimony to the idea that running is good for you no matter how old you are.
Happy Birthday Lou!
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Stush Sadowski
Below is the article about Stush that appeared in the January 27, 2013 edition of the Pittsburgh Post Gazette.
While Stush is not a Big Dawg, it doesn't mean we don't have great respect for probably the most recognizable runner in the region.
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While Stush is not a Big Dawg, it doesn't mean we don't have great respect for probably the most recognizable runner in the region.
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New Orleans Half Marathon, February 24, 2013
This just in from Steve Lengel...
"I am registered to run the Half Marathon in New Orleans on 2-24-13. I will be wearing my Big Dawgs shirt for the race."
Alright Steve! Make sure you get some pictures.
Any other Big Dawgs in this??
"I am registered to run the Half Marathon in New Orleans on 2-24-13. I will be wearing my Big Dawgs shirt for the race."
Alright Steve! Make sure you get some pictures.
Any other Big Dawgs in this??
Running Times United States 2011 MASTERS, Road Racers of the Year
Three of our Big Dawgs have been recognized in the annual rankings of the top Master road runners on the United States circuit...
Lou Lodovico (87) Age Group 85-89, 1st place for his time of 27:18 in the Ides of March 5K in Ohio.
Margretta Lutz (82) Age Group 80-84, 2nd place with a time of 48:29 in the 8K Shamrock Shuffle
Terry McCluskey (63) Age Group 60-64, 1st place in the 10 Mile Cherry Blossom Race in 1:00:12
Congratulations, and we are honored to have you as Big Dawgs.
And from 2010:
M 85 – 89
AG 1st Place. Lou Lodovico (86, PA)
5K Father’s Day 27:44
5Mi Butler Road Race 50:49
10K Caliguri 58:19
15K Buffalo 1:34:16
10MI Cherry Blossom 1:50:06
HMar Buffalo Creek 2:11:25
M 60 – 64
AG 2nd Place. Terry McLuskey (61, OH)
10K Ann Arbor 37:37
15K Gate River 56:40
10Mi Cherry Blossom 1:01:13
HMar Naples 1:22:20
Mar Boston 2:51:48
Lou Lodovico (87) Age Group 85-89, 1st place for his time of 27:18 in the Ides of March 5K in Ohio.
Margretta Lutz (82) Age Group 80-84, 2nd place with a time of 48:29 in the 8K Shamrock Shuffle
Terry McCluskey (63) Age Group 60-64, 1st place in the 10 Mile Cherry Blossom Race in 1:00:12
Congratulations, and we are honored to have you as Big Dawgs.
And from 2010:
M 85 – 89
AG 1st Place. Lou Lodovico (86, PA)
5K Father’s Day 27:44
5Mi Butler Road Race 50:49
10K Caliguri 58:19
15K Buffalo 1:34:16
10MI Cherry Blossom 1:50:06
HMar Buffalo Creek 2:11:25
M 60 – 64
AG 2nd Place. Terry McLuskey (61, OH)
10K Ann Arbor 37:37
15K Gate River 56:40
10Mi Cherry Blossom 1:01:13
HMar Naples 1:22:20
Mar Boston 2:51:48
What to do with all those running shirts?
Turn them into a quilt or two, of course. Go from a useless stack of shirts that take up way too much room to store...to a marvelous quilt that will quietly display them and keep you warm after those cold winter runs. Great idea for a surprise gift. If you have 30, 40 shirts or more, you have enough to make them useful. Big Dawg, Karen Swartz, can do that for you. For more information contact her at karenswartz67@yahoo.com
For a larger view, just click on the picture.
For a larger view, just click on the picture.
What to do with all those medals?
Here's the latest solution from Harry Green.
Lou Lodovico Gets Closer to World Record...
Big Dawgs Chairman, Lou Lodovico, was smokin' hot on a cold March 20th morning in Niles, Ohio at the Ides of March 5K. He posted a time of 27:18. This translates to an Age Graded WORLD CLASS 95.8% performance for an 87 year old. He then followed up with another 27 minute 5K a week later in Howland, Ohio.
For those not familiar with Age Graded Ratings:
World Class...90 to 100
National........80 to 89
Regional.......70 to 79
Local.............60 to 69
For those not familiar with Age Graded Ratings:
World Class...90 to 100
National........80 to 89
Regional.......70 to 79
Local.............60 to 69
World Class Big Dawg Runners
In addition to Lou Lodovico, Big Beaver Big Dawgs is proud to have Member Terry McCluskey also rated as WORLD CLASS. This means that 4% of Big Dawgs are World Class Runners.
