Two New Members from the Harmony 5K, December 31, 2011
New Big Dawgetts Beth-Ann Griesser Rau on the left, and Cindy Maro on the right, with Big Dawgette Sondra Hall. Congratulations and welcome to the Big Dawgs. Your'e member #168 & 169 and the last new members of 2011.
New Member from Mercer, PA, December 29, 2011
Megan Henson, from Greenville, is our latest new Big Dawg, pictured below with Big Dawg Justin Littleton (click on the pic to make it larger). She is the Fitness & Marketing Manager of IXL Rehab & Fitness Center in Mercer and has offered discounted membership rate to Big Dawgs. In her recent message she said, "I plan to run some 5Ks coming up so hopefully I'll find some Big Dawg members at them. Attached is the information for the event at IXL which includes a 5K- Tell the BigDawgs if they wear their BigDawg shirts to the event on either day I'll give them a free day pass to come back any day they'd like to use the gym or take a class. Thanks again,
Megan Henson
Megan Henson
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New Member from New York City, December 28, 2011
New Big Dawg Isidro Panizales stands in the center below, between Big Dawgs Joshua Panizales on the left & Donnie Panizales on the right. Joshua & Donnie are new members from November 24, 2011. Welcome to the Big Dawgs Isidro and we are looking forward to seeing some pictures of you in your Big Dawg shirt in a New York race. Member #166.
Two new Big Dawgs from the Volant 5K, December 17, 2011
In the first picture below is Big Dawg Dave White, Dawgette Pam Byers, and New Member Karen Watkins (AG 8th 36:36) with her daughter, three-year old Maya Littleton, who ran the kids race in 2:55...a future big time Big Dawgette.
In the second picture is Big Dawg Dave White with New Members Justin Littleton (AG 6th 31:30), his wife Karen Watkins and daughter Maya, and Big Dawg Lou Alaksin. Welcome to the Big Dawgs! #164 & 165
Click on the picture for a bigger view.
In the second picture is Big Dawg Dave White with New Members Justin Littleton (AG 6th 31:30), his wife Karen Watkins and daughter Maya, and Big Dawg Lou Alaksin. Welcome to the Big Dawgs! #164 & 165
Click on the picture for a bigger view.
Three New Dawgs from the Firefighters Frozen 5K, December 10, 2011
Standing 2nd from left, is New Member Pamela Byers (AG 1st 23:57) from Warren, OH, and on her left is
Jeff Baco (AG 3rd 23:15) from Youngstown. Welcome to the Big Dawgs and nice running in the Firefighters. Big Dawgs in this picture...John Antinossi, Lou Alaksin, Harry Green, John Davis, Renee Bodden & Ed Brainard.
Next is 11 year old Jeff Estes who finished AG 3rd in 25:04. Jeff is from Newton Falls, OH and is the grandson of Big Dawg Kip Minnick. Members #161, 162 & 163.
Jeff Baco (AG 3rd 23:15) from Youngstown. Welcome to the Big Dawgs and nice running in the Firefighters. Big Dawgs in this picture...John Antinossi, Lou Alaksin, Harry Green, John Davis, Renee Bodden & Ed Brainard.
Next is 11 year old Jeff Estes who finished AG 3rd in 25:04. Jeff is from Newton Falls, OH and is the grandson of Big Dawg Kip Minnick. Members #161, 162 & 163.
From the Gobblers Gallop, November 24,2011
Shown here is 12 year old Joshua Panizales with his Dad, Donnie Panizales. They ran the Gobblers in 39:48 and 40:07 respectifully. They are also pictured the photos from the Gobblers on the 2011 Race Photos page. Welcome to the pack fellows! You are members #159 & 160.
New Big Dawg, December 9, 2011
Our newest member, Diane Thompson (on the left) is shown here with Big Dawg Jackie Betke (in the center) and Big Dawgs Friend, Debi Alborn. They are the group "His Instruments", a sponsor of John's Dayspring Harvest 5K held in June.
Owner/Operator and Marathon Runner, now a Big Dawg, December 6, 2011
Big Dawg Harry Green, shown here with our newest member
Ed Doyle (on the right) (photo by Harry's wife, Kathy. Thanks Kathy). They're in Ed's "Up N Running" Specialty Running & Walking Center in Valencia. Take a look at Ed's web site
www.runpa.com for more info.
According to Harry, we can expect to see Ed with our Big Dawgs shirt on at some local races. Imagine...wearing the Big Dawgs shirt rather than his "Up N Running" shirt. You're really cool Ed!
Congratulations Ed and we're happy to have you as a Big Dawg!
Ed Doyle (on the right) (photo by Harry's wife, Kathy. Thanks Kathy). They're in Ed's "Up N Running" Specialty Running & Walking Center in Valencia. Take a look at Ed's web site
www.runpa.com for more info.
According to Harry, we can expect to see Ed with our Big Dawgs shirt on at some local races. Imagine...wearing the Big Dawgs shirt rather than his "Up N Running" shirt. You're really cool Ed!
Congratulations Ed and we're happy to have you as a Big Dawg!
Seven new members at the Gobbler's Gallop, November 24, 2011
Dave White's son, Eric White in pic #1 in the green sweatshirt, and in pic #2, daughter, Joyce Grinczel, her husband Steve Grinczel, Grandson's Mason Swartz and Lucas Elenbaas, Big Dawg Dave White and family friend Josh Postma. Joyce & Steve live near Lansing MI. Mason and Josh are from Allegan, MI and Lucas lives near Charlotte, NC. John Antinossi has just advised we have another Big Dawg...Dave Lytle with picture to follow soon. You are Big Dawgs now. Congratulations! For a larger view, click on the pic.
Members 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155 & 156.
Members 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155 & 156.
A New Big Dawg at Rebel Run, November 19, 1011
New Member Mark Eschenfelder, on the right, accepts his award with Big Dawg Bob Hardman, on the left. Mark was AG ____ in XX:XX. Welcome to the Big Dawgs Mark.
Two New Big Dawgs from New York, November 5, 2011
Here in the first picture below are the newest Big Dawgs..Abby Antinossi, 8 years old, and her brother Ethan, 9 years old. Pictured with them in Dad Big Dawd, Matt Antinossi, who ran the New York Marathon (see below). Welcome to the Big Dawgs Abby and Ethan and we hope to see you sometime in PA so you can run with the rest of the Big Dawgs.
In Pic 2 is Grandpa Big Dawg, John Antinossi, with proof that he really was in Chicago, dressed in his BIg Dawg running gear out for a nice training run but no races. Pic 3..."who said old dawgs can't jump". Pic 4 is Matt Antinossi, along with someone's shadow...John?. Pic 4 is Matt and John...who took this one?
Abby & Ethan are members 147 & 148.
In Pic 2 is Grandpa Big Dawg, John Antinossi, with proof that he really was in Chicago, dressed in his BIg Dawg running gear out for a nice training run but no races. Pic 3..."who said old dawgs can't jump". Pic 4 is Matt Antinossi, along with someone's shadow...John?. Pic 4 is Matt and John...who took this one?
Abby & Ethan are members 147 & 148.
Post Jack-O-Lantern 5K B'day Party for EJ at Uno's in Cranberry, October 29, 2011
Us Big Dawgs have no boundaries when we're running, nor it seems, in our search for new members. When our waitress at Uno's said she was a runner,,,well, say no more. Meet Rose Kershaw, (in yellow) our latest new member. Member #146.
(This pic is also on the Race Photos Page and you can enlarge it there to see all the smiling faces).
(This pic is also on the Race Photos Page and you can enlarge it there to see all the smiling faces).
The Peace Race, Youngstown, OH, October 23, 2011
Two new Big Dawgs from this race...Larry Koval from Warren, OH, finished the10K in 51:27, good for Age Group 10th place, and Philip Banting. Congratulations Larry and Philip, our 144th & 145th Big Dawgs Members.
The Crisis Shelter 5K, New Castle, October 8, 2011
Five runners have been "sworn-in" as Big Dawgs after the race on Saturday. In pic 1...Ed Brainard 2nd Overall in 18:54, in the red shirt between Big Dawgs Emmett Santillo and John Antinossi. Pic 2...Giorgio Redolfi, 7th Overall & AG 1st in 20:01, a fine runner from Italy, is pictured here with Big Dawgs Buddy Turner, Jeff Syphrit and Doug Petrik. Pic 3...New Big Dawgs Melvin Thompson AG 7th 26:55, and Bob Thompson AG 4th 46:53, in the red shirt, show off their new Big Dawg Shirts with Lou Lodovico on the left and John Antinossi on the right. Pic 4...New Big Dawg Lynda Circelli AG 3rd 35:49, in the middle with Big Dawgs Bob Thompson, Lou Lodovico, Melvin Thompson and Kathy Shoaf. (Click on the pic for a better view).
Clark Volunteer Fire 5K, October 2, 2011
New Member Jennifer Winkler in now a Big Dawg and is shown here with Big Dawgs Lou Alaksin on the left & PJ Winkler on the right. Congratulations Jennifer. She came in AG 2nd place in 46:28
We're now at 138 members!
We're now at 138 members!
The Great Race, September 25, 2011
Big Dawg John Antinossi poses with New Members Jill Hutchinson on the left, Mary Morgan (Mary is the Race Director for the Mars Band 5K) and Michelle (Missy) Oneil on the right.
Congratulations, you survived our initiation rite.
We're on our way to 200...now 137 members. We'll have a great picnic next year!
Congratulations, you survived our initiation rite.
We're on our way to 200...now 137 members. We'll have a great picnic next year!
Elorapolooza 5K, North Park, September 18, 2011
Big Dawgs Harry Green and Grant Anderson have provided us with new member Peggy LaQuatra, who ran the 5K in 22:13 and was awarded 1st Place in her Age Group. Peggy is pictured here with Grant Anderson. Congratulations Peggy. You're our 134th member
Grandparents Race, Zelienople, September 17, 2011
We're proud to say that we've got two more members that joined our pack and they were signed up after completing the rigorous initiation rites successfully...
John (Jack) Carey ran the 10 Miler and finished with 1:41:28 for a 4th Place Age Group finish. Barbara Lane finished 1st in her Age Group in the 5K with a time of 26:55.
Welcome to the Dawgs and we hope to see you again soon. Membership is now at 133 and counting.
John (Jack) Carey ran the 10 Miler and finished with 1:41:28 for a 4th Place Age Group finish. Barbara Lane finished 1st in her Age Group in the 5K with a time of 26:55.
Welcome to the Dawgs and we hope to see you again soon. Membership is now at 133 and counting.
New Big Dawg Dawgette signs up at Kittanning 5K, September 11, 2011
Kristy Brown, shown here with Dawgette Alyson Collins and with Big Dawgs Lou Alaksin & Emmett Santillo.
Kristy had a fine run for an Age Group 1st place finish in 23:33. Congratulations Kristy, you're our newest Big Dawg, bringing the total membership to 131.
Kristy had a fine run for an Age Group 1st place finish in 23:33. Congratulations Kristy, you're our newest Big Dawg, bringing the total membership to 131.
Gatorade-Steelers 5K, Pittsburgh, PA, September 4, 2011
The Big Dawgs collected a lot of Awards from this race today and also five new members, bringing our total to 130. In the first picture is new Big Dawg Tom Turner in the red shirt (he's Buddy Turner's brother). Tom's a walker and did the 3.1 miles in 45:20. In the next picture is Gregory Schleicher in the white shirt. This guy runs like the wind and finished the course in 18:28 & AG 2nd. Next pic over is Greg's dad, Jeff Schleicher standing next to Edmund Nelson on the right. He crossed the finish line with a fine time of 19:03 good for AG 2nd place. Below is Patricia Neubert in red, AG 2nd in 24:36, and Margretta Lutz, AG 1st in 33:40. Big Dawgs Harry Green, Dave White and Tom Gorka welcome them to the Big Dawgs. Congratulations New Big Dawgs!
Run Your Rox Off 5K and three new members, September 2, 2011
Alyson Collins and her friend Aaron Alessio, knew a good thing when they saw some of us Big Dawgs at races around town and sent an e-mail saying "I want to be a Big Dawg." They picked a tough race to become members and they both got medals to prove that being a Big Dawg is truly inspirational. Alyson was AG 2n in 31: 56 and Aaron was AG 3rd in 27:30. Congrats Alyson and Aaron.
Many of you already know Joella Baker, the driving force behind the Cranberry "Y" Dawn Crackers and a triathlete extraordinaire. She doesn't do many short races, nor does she have the time since being named to the Team USA Long Course Triathlon Worlds in Henderson, Nevada, November 5th, 2011. Congratulations Joella and we're wishing you good luck. Will this be on TV?
Many of you already know Joella Baker, the driving force behind the Cranberry "Y" Dawn Crackers and a triathlete extraordinaire. She doesn't do many short races, nor does she have the time since being named to the Team USA Long Course Triathlon Worlds in Henderson, Nevada, November 5th, 2011. Congratulations Joella and we're wishing you good luck. Will this be on TV?
The Panerathon gave us five new members, August 28, 2011
New Member John Davis, from Kinsman, OH is shown in the right-hand picture crossing the finish line with a fine time of 50:40 and good for AG 3rd. He's also in the center pic with Big Dawgs Lou Lodovico & lou Alaksin on his right. In the left-hand picture, we have New Members Janet, Chris, Alex and dad, Leroy Clark shown with Dawgs Frank Tarantine and Dave White. Leroy was AG 4th in 42:30 and Janet AG 25th in 59:27. Congratulations to you all.
We now have Members #121, 122, 123, 124 & 125.
We now have Members #121, 122, 123, 124 & 125.
Eight new Big Dawgs from Run for Shelter in Butler, August 27, 2011
Our youngest new member, Zander Forester (son of Big Dawg Brian Forester) is all of seven years old. Our Club now spans 80 years...from Zander at 7 to Lou Lodovico at 87. Other new members include Billy Wolfe,
Carter Judy, Heidi Christy, Brianna Christy, Julia & Dave Murray and Kathy McDonnell. Click on the pics below to see who's who. Welcome all new Big Dawgs. Members #113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119 & 120.
Race times for our New Dawgs & Dawgettes...Heidi Christy AG 1st 26:11 Brianna Christy AG 1st 26:33
Carter Judy AG 1st 27:05 Dave Murray AG 4th 31:05 Julia Murray AG 3rd 32:56
Billy Wolfe AG 2nd 33:01 Kathy McDonnell AG 3rd 41:37
Carter Judy, Heidi Christy, Brianna Christy, Julia & Dave Murray and Kathy McDonnell. Click on the pics below to see who's who. Welcome all new Big Dawgs. Members #113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119 & 120.
Race times for our New Dawgs & Dawgettes...Heidi Christy AG 1st 26:11 Brianna Christy AG 1st 26:33
Carter Judy AG 1st 27:05 Dave Murray AG 4th 31:05 Julia Murray AG 3rd 32:56
Billy Wolfe AG 2nd 33:01 Kathy McDonnell AG 3rd 41:37
A new Dawg joins up at the Beaver Run to Break the Cycle, 8-27-2011
In the first pic below, Big Dawgs Frank Tarantine, Mike Johnson & Lenny Yensull pose with new member
Damon Antonetti (AG 1st in 47:41 in the 10K. Lenny & Mike with Damon again in pic 2 and the whole pack in the 3rd picture (click on the pic for names). Congratulations Damon and we hope to see you soon. #112.
Damon Antonetti (AG 1st in 47:41 in the 10K. Lenny & Mike with Damon again in pic 2 and the whole pack in the 3rd picture (click on the pic for names). Congratulations Damon and we hope to see you soon. #112.
We have two new Big Dawgs from Race at Pistons, 8-20-11
Bottom/left is Kyle Campbell between Big Dawgs Dee Banks & Sondra Hall. Kyle (age 13) ran in 19:22...a great time and good for 3rd place in his Age Group.
Between Big Dawgs John Antinoss and Harry Green is New Member Dave Donahue who ran in 21:58 for an Age group 1st place finish. Welcome to the Big Dawgs fellows...you are members #110 & 111.
Between Big Dawgs John Antinoss and Harry Green is New Member Dave Donahue who ran in 21:58 for an Age group 1st place finish. Welcome to the Big Dawgs fellows...you are members #110 & 111.
Roselline Memorial 5K, Aug. 19, 2011, in Butler brings us a new member...
Lisa Moss, in red, already has her Big Dawgs shirt on her arm. She was Age Group 2nd place with a time of 29:44. With Lisa is Lou Alaksin, Vicky Turner, Lisa, Harry green, Buddy Turner & John Antinossi.
Welcome to the Dawgs Lisa!
Welcome to the Dawgs Lisa!
New Member...Paul Alaksin, August 13, 2011
Paul Alaksin (AG 9th in 25:42) shown here with his Dad, Lou Alaksin. Welcome to the Big Dawgs Paul. Looks like you have some training to do to catch your Dad. You're our 108th member.
Brookline Breeze has contributed our 107th Member, August 13, 2011
John O'Donnell (AG 6th 28:40) is our New Member and our very own singer of the National Anthem...shown here with John Antinossi and Harry Green. Welcome to the Dawgs John.
Our membership increased by two more at Beaver, August 7, 2011
The Big Dawgs welcome long-time runners Danielle and Eric Ripper (105 & 106), shown here with Big Dawg Harry Green. Danielle and Eric are unbelievable runners spending most of their racing time on trails, going for hours and hours to get 50, 75 or 100 miles in. Both did the 10K with Danielle in at 1:00:08, good for AG 4th and Eric AG 2nd in 46:14. Hope to see you at the Montour Trail UPMC Half.
Two more from St. Barnabas
On our way to 200...here is Jessica Franko in white (AG 15th in 32:08) and Tina Delaney in yellow (AG 30th in 37:04). Also Bog Dawgs Harry Green, Sherree May and Emmett Santillo. Congratulations to Jessica (103) and Tina (104).
Another from St. Barnabas...
April McCarthy, in blue, is now a Big Dawg thanks to the introduction by Robyn Stewart. Welcome to the Big Dawgs April.
Helping her feel at home is Tom Gorka, Lou Alaksin, Sherree May, Bob Walker, Lou Lodovico, John Antinossi, Harry Green, Buddy Turner, Robyn Stewart and Dave White.
Helping her feel at home is Tom Gorka, Lou Alaksin, Sherree May, Bob Walker, Lou Lodovico, John Antinossi, Harry Green, Buddy Turner, Robyn Stewart and Dave White.
Big Dawg Bob Walker, with his daughter, Teal
Teal Walker, on the right, (she lives in Chicago) shown here with Big Dawg Dad Bob Walker, Dave White & Sherree May. Teal...you are member 101 and it was great to see you at the Troop Appreciation 5K, 11-6-11.
St. Barnabas brought in 5 New Members...and here are numbers 99 & ***100***
Our numbers have grown beyond our expectations and in a very short time. New Member Ryan Chabala (AG 21st 27:48) (in red) is #99 and Michelle Chabala (AG 7th 27:15) is #100. This is a great milestone for our humble group and congratulations to all. With our new members is Lou Lodovico, Lou Alaksin, Bob Walker, Tom Gorka and in the rear, Gary Chabala, Ryan Chabala, Michelle Chabala and their daughter, Madison
Long-time Friend of the Big Beaver Big Dawgs
Jim Roser was one of the first to get his Big Dawgs Shirt, months and months ago. Jim is a great runner and specialized in the ultra-long runs of 100 miles. He's number 98 on our way to 100. He's pictured here with Big Dawgs Cindy Grimm and Mary Chabala
Walker's Run & and the Dawgs Picnic gets the Dawgs a New Member...7/30/11
Robyn Stewart proudly joins the Dawgs Pack after running Jake Walker's 5K, finishing Age Group 1st place in 31:21. Hope you enjoyed the Picnic. Congratulations to Big Dawg #97.
New Member from Dayspring finally surfaces thanks to this picture from Lenny...
New Big Dawg Jackie Betke (in red) between Big Dawgs Mike Johnson, Emmett Santillo, Kristen Kelosky, Gale Mussey, Boone Weatherly, Dave White and Bruce Hall. Congratulations Jackie!
By the way, she won 3rd place in her Age Group in 30:54.
By the way, she won 3rd place in her Age Group in 30:54.
The Rubes Race nets 4 new Big Dawgs...Numbers 92, 93, 94 & 95
Good turnout for the Dawgs at Rubes Run & 4 new members to boot. We're closing in on 100!
Pic #1...in front: Bruce Hall, Lenny Yensull & Harry Green...standing: Debra Kuminkoski, Jesse Allen, Lou Lodovico, New Member Bob Morrow (AG 2nd 23:45), Dave Suber, Dave Chinchilla, Curt Grimm, Dez Csizmadia, Gale Mussey, Cindy Grimm, Cindy Suber, New Member Bob Clark (AG 2nd 22:17) and Lou Alaksin.
Pic #2...Bruce Hall, Cindy Grimm, Curt Grimm, New Member Buddy Turner (AG AG 7th 32:45) Gale Mussey, Lou Lodovico, New Member Vicky Turner ( AG 2nd 35:48) Dez Csizmadia & Harry Green.
Pic #1...in front: Bruce Hall, Lenny Yensull & Harry Green...standing: Debra Kuminkoski, Jesse Allen, Lou Lodovico, New Member Bob Morrow (AG 2nd 23:45), Dave Suber, Dave Chinchilla, Curt Grimm, Dez Csizmadia, Gale Mussey, Cindy Grimm, Cindy Suber, New Member Bob Clark (AG 2nd 22:17) and Lou Alaksin.
Pic #2...Bruce Hall, Cindy Grimm, Curt Grimm, New Member Buddy Turner (AG AG 7th 32:45) Gale Mussey, Lou Lodovico, New Member Vicky Turner ( AG 2nd 35:48) Dez Csizmadia & Harry Green.
New Big Dawgs recruited after the race at Stampede in the Park, 7/23
These guys couldn't wait to be Big Dawgs and even paid in advance for their new black on white, Big Dawgs shirts...
Bob Sforza (on the left) ran the Stampede in 22:03 for AG 4th and Grant Anderson (2nd from the right) came in 2nd place with 34:27. Congratulations new Big Dawgs numbers 90 and 91. Also shown here is Gary Chabala, Mary Chabala and Dave White.
Bob Sforza (on the left) ran the Stampede in 22:03 for AG 4th and Grant Anderson (2nd from the right) came in 2nd place with 34:27. Congratulations new Big Dawgs numbers 90 and 91. Also shown here is Gary Chabala, Mary Chabala and Dave White.
Two New Big Dawgs join the Pack at Apollo, 7/19
New Big Dawgs (#88), Jean Dobay finished Apollo AG 2nd in 39:33 and (#89) Leslie Perry came in 2nd in Masters in 19:08.
Congratulations to our newest Big Dawgs!
On the left is Big Dawg Frank Tarantine and between Jean & Leslie is Big Dawg Ken Tack.
Congratulations to our newest Big Dawgs!
On the left is Big Dawg Frank Tarantine and between Jean & Leslie is Big Dawg Ken Tack.
The 5K at North Boroughs brings us 3 new members, 7/16
Pic #1-standing...New Members Ray English (#85) on the left and Tom Gorka (#86) on the right. In between are Lou Alaksin, Lou Lodovico & Eugene McClain. -front row...John Antinossi, Mark Knapp, Harry Green & Dave White
Pic #2...Doug Petrik, New Member Leslie Petrik (#87) & John Antinossi.
Pic #2...Doug Petrik, New Member Leslie Petrik (#87) & John Antinossi.
New Big Dawg joins at the Meadville 15K, 7/10
Brian Forester gives the "high sign" upon becoming the 84th new Big Dawg, shown here with Lou Alaksin. Congratulations Brian and keep on runnin'.
A whole pack of new members from Ellwood Leger 10K and Race for Virginia.
Hey john...since you are doing such a good job with new members, I think you deserve a new Big Dawgs Title of Purchasing & Recruitment Director. Congratulations!
New Big Dawgs include (see the picture captions below to know who is who)...
From the Ellwood 10K: Jeff Syphrit 3rdAG in 50:59 Bill Pifer (from Illinois) AG 4th in 49:03
Dave Sullivan 4th AG in 52:22 Mike Poff 20th AG in 1:05:00 Casey Bamberger AG 6th in 58:05
Colby Bamberger 7th AG in 57:07 Becki Baumgartner AG 8th in 58:12 Karen Pifer 2nd AG in 54:37
Tony Nocera AG 3rd in 40:11 Chris Bamberger AG 6th in 1:11:11 and Matt Antinossi AG 9th in 50:12
Welcome to the Big Dawgs, especially youngsters Casey Bamberger (14) and Colby Bamberger (12)
Now I have to recount the membership...must be over 80!!! 83 to be exact!
New Big Dawgs include (see the picture captions below to know who is who)...
From the Ellwood 10K: Jeff Syphrit 3rdAG in 50:59 Bill Pifer (from Illinois) AG 4th in 49:03
Dave Sullivan 4th AG in 52:22 Mike Poff 20th AG in 1:05:00 Casey Bamberger AG 6th in 58:05
Colby Bamberger 7th AG in 57:07 Becki Baumgartner AG 8th in 58:12 Karen Pifer 2nd AG in 54:37
Tony Nocera AG 3rd in 40:11 Chris Bamberger AG 6th in 1:11:11 and Matt Antinossi AG 9th in 50:12
Welcome to the Big Dawgs, especially youngsters Casey Bamberger (14) and Colby Bamberger (12)
Now I have to recount the membership...must be over 80!!! 83 to be exact!
New Members from the Quality of Life race, 6/21/11
Pic 1, PJ Winkler (AG 2nd in 23:33) with red shirt and Dad, Peter Winkler (AG 7th in 33:32) in blue shirt with
Dawgs Frank Tarantine and Lou Lodovico.
Pic 2, Ken Tack (AG 4th in 27:35), holding shirt, with Big Dawgs Lou Alaksin, Dave Subor, New Dawg Peter Winkler, Cindy Subor, New Dawg PJ Winkler, Frank Tarantine & Cindy Grimm
New Member Jeff Syphrit missed the photo...next time.
Congratulations new Members!
Dawgs Frank Tarantine and Lou Lodovico.
Pic 2, Ken Tack (AG 4th in 27:35), holding shirt, with Big Dawgs Lou Alaksin, Dave Subor, New Dawg Peter Winkler, Cindy Subor, New Dawg PJ Winkler, Frank Tarantine & Cindy Grimm
New Member Jeff Syphrit missed the photo...next time.
Congratulations new Members!
New Big Dawgs from the Dayspring 5K...Congratulations!
Pic 1, Corrine Morini, 1st International member, (AG 3rd in 27:31) between John and her Dad, Albert.
Pic 2, Kristen Kelosky (AG 3rd in 24:49) on left in white shirt, Debra Kuminkoski (AG 2nd in 30:49) in green shirt on right and Jesse Allen (AG 8th in 31:14) in sunglasses behind Debra
Pic 3, Bonnie Smerk (AG 1st in 21:11) in green with Lou Alaksin, Harry Green & Dave White
Pic 2, Kristen Kelosky (AG 3rd in 24:49) on left in white shirt, Debra Kuminkoski (AG 2nd in 30:49) in green shirt on right and Jesse Allen (AG 8th in 31:14) in sunglasses behind Debra
Pic 3, Bonnie Smerk (AG 1st in 21:11) in green with Lou Alaksin, Harry Green & Dave White
Big Dawgs at the Dayspring Race, 6/18/11
Last year there were 12 Dawgs in the picture (scroll down to last year's pic). This year there are 26 (24 in the photo with 2 missing...Bruce Hall and Warren Smith, off chasing a stray cat).
Standing left to right...Lou Alaksin, Mike Johnson, Frank Tarantine, Dan Reed, Boone Weatherly, John Antinossi, Doug Petrik, Ed Leymarie, Bob Walker, Dave White, Gale Mussey, Dez Csizmadia, Lenny Yensul, Dave Chinchilla, Kathy Shoaf, Gary Chabala, Mary Chabala, and Lou Lodovico (in the new Dawgs
Black on White shirt).
Kneeling left to right...Emmett (the fastest) Santillo, Eugene McClain, Harry Green, Emmett (nearly the fastest) Santillo, Scott Brown and our first lady Dawg...Sherree May.
Standing left to right...Lou Alaksin, Mike Johnson, Frank Tarantine, Dan Reed, Boone Weatherly, John Antinossi, Doug Petrik, Ed Leymarie, Bob Walker, Dave White, Gale Mussey, Dez Csizmadia, Lenny Yensul, Dave Chinchilla, Kathy Shoaf, Gary Chabala, Mary Chabala, and Lou Lodovico (in the new Dawgs
Black on White shirt).
Kneeling left to right...Emmett (the fastest) Santillo, Eugene McClain, Harry Green, Emmett (nearly the fastest) Santillo, Scott Brown and our first lady Dawg...Sherree May.
New Member signs-up at the Ohio Games, 6/11
Our newest Big Dawg, Kip Minnick, on the left with Sherree May, Frank Tarantine and our Chairman, Lou Lodovico.
Three New Members get signed-up at the Darlington Derby, 6/4
New Members from l to r...Jim & Barb Nagle and Peggy Lavery
with Big Dawgs Emmett Santillo, Sherree May, Eugen McClain,
Doug Petrick and Mike Johnson
with Big Dawgs Emmett Santillo, Sherree May, Eugen McClain,
Doug Petrick and Mike Johnson
One new Big Dawg from the Grove City Race &
2 new Big Dawgs from the Youngstown 5K
From left to right...
Pic #1...Lou Alaksin with new Big Dawg, David Adams.
Pic #2...Lou Lodovico & Sherree May with new Big Dawg,, Mark Osborne & his friend, Jodie Banas.
Pic #3...Lou Lodovico $ Sherree May with Gregg Bodden and new Big Dawg, Renee Bodden
Pic #1...Lou Alaksin with new Big Dawg, David Adams.
Pic #2...Lou Lodovico & Sherree May with new Big Dawg,, Mark Osborne & his friend, Jodie Banas.
Pic #3...Lou Lodovico $ Sherree May with Gregg Bodden and new Big Dawg, Renee Bodden
New Big Dawgs joined our ranks at the Veteran's 5K, May 21st
New Big Dawgs Gary and Mary Chabala (#57 & #58) Became Big Dawgs at the Veteran's Race. Shown here (l to r) John Antinossi, Bob Walker, New Members Gary & Mary Chabala, and Lou Alaksin.
Congratulations Gary & Mary.
Congratulations Gary & Mary.
New Big Dawg signed-up at the Ohio Vlley Hospital 5K, 5/21/11
Danielle Lucas joined the Big Dawgsand the requirement that a picture be taken with an existing member is waived since no picture was taken. Next time. Congratulations Danielle.
Warren Smith is our newest Big Dawg...signed up at the Economy Race, 5/7/11
Warren Smith (standing 3rd from the right) is our 55th member and is a great addition to our more speedier group of runners.
We know your membership was conditional on not having any meetings and we are happy to oblige.
We know your membership was conditional on not having any meetings and we are happy to oblige.
New Big Dawg at the Sunset Sprint 5K
New Member Mark Knapp, with Lou Alaksin & Frank Tarantine.
Welcome aboard Mark!
Welcome aboard Mark!
Two new Big Dawgs signed-up at the Carrie Walsh-Jones "Run for the Lung" 5K this morning, Saturday, April 23rd, in Warren, OH
New members Molly Estes (3rd from left) and Tom McNear (4th from left) are welcomed into the Pack by Emmett Santillo, Frank Tarantine, Dave White, Harry Green, Lou Alaksin & Lou Lodivco.
Note for John Antinossi...do you have any shirts left?
Note for John Antinossi...do you have any shirts left?
Curt Brown is now our latest Big Dawg (#50) here with Big Dawgs Chairman, Lou Lodovico at the Niles, OH 5K. Welcome to the Dawgs Curt...be seeing you around.
From the Mine Run...New Members Steve Goldcamp, Terry McCluskey and
Scott Brown
Steve Goldcamp
Terry McCluskey
Scott Brown
New member...Dez Csizmadia, 72, signed up at the Jack-O-Lantern. Welcome aboard Dez!
John Antinossi with new Dawg, Dez Csizmadia.
Another new runner for the Big Dawgs from the Peace Race 10K in Youngstown, Sunday Oct. 24th
Welcome New Runner Bob Hardman (center) with Harry Green & Lou Alaksin.
Nine new runners became Big Dawg's at or near the Emlenton Quality Life Series 5K on Saturday, Oct. 9th
Ed Laymarie, Doug Petrik, Craig Caylor, Herb Cratty, Leslie Kramer, Cindy Suber, Dave Suber, Dan Reed & Tom Macri
Congratulations to the new members, most of whom ran this race along with other "Senior" Big Dawg Members...13 in all. Maybe a new record for the most Big Dawgs at a single race. Think it's just a matter of time before all the running "Greats" become Big Dawg Members. We already have 43 of them.
Congratulations to the new members, most of whom ran this race along with other "Senior" Big Dawg Members...13 in all. Maybe a new record for the most Big Dawgs at a single race. Think it's just a matter of time before all the running "Greats" become Big Dawg Members. We already have 43 of them.
Two more well known runners join our ranks at the Quality Life Cup Series 10K, Sep. 14, 2010
The new members are...Curt & Cindy Grimm. Photo to follow.
New Member From IKEA Half Marathon, Sep. 11, 2010
The new member is...Mike McBride. Photo to follow. Actually I was to meet him at the race because I have his new Big Dawg shirt, but since I DNF, I missed the opportunity. Next time.
More Big Dawgs have made the cut at Pizza Joe's 5K, Sep. 5, 2010
Pictured at left are
Front Row, left to right:: Gale Mussey, Lou Alaksin, Dan Dygert-NM (New Member) Frank Tarantine-NM.
Second Row: Eugene McClain, Sondra Hall-NM, Russ Hall-NM, John Antinossi, Dee Banks-NM, Kathy Shoaf-NM, Lori Thomas-NM, Sherree May
In Back: John Adams
Not pictured: Ted George-NM, Bill Masters-NM, Dave Chinchilla-NM
Congratulations new members and we're happy to see that you survived our rigorous initiation.
Front Row, left to right:: Gale Mussey, Lou Alaksin, Dan Dygert-NM (New Member) Frank Tarantine-NM.
Second Row: Eugene McClain, Sondra Hall-NM, Russ Hall-NM, John Antinossi, Dee Banks-NM, Kathy Shoaf-NM, Lori Thomas-NM, Sherree May
In Back: John Adams
Not pictured: Ted George-NM, Bill Masters-NM, Dave Chinchilla-NM
Congratulations new members and we're happy to see that you survived our rigorous initiation.
At Run to Break the Cycle 5K/10K in Beaver Aug. 28, 2010...
two new Big Dawgs survived the rigorous initiation.
Two new Big Dawgs, standing from the right...
Bruce Hall and Shane Hughes with members
from the left...Boone, Dave, Lou A., ET, EJ,
John, and in front, Lenny.
New Big Dawg Member John Adams at Race at Pistons, Aug. 21, 2010
New Big Dawg Member, John Adams (3rd from left) with members
Harry Green, Eugene McClain & Lou Alaksin
New Big Dawgs at Blue Points 5K in Charlotte, NC, Aug. 7, 2010
First new Big Dawg members from out of State...Murphy Swartz,
Sam Swartz & Karen Swartz, from Allegan, Michigan
and Cristiana White with Big Dawg Member, Dave White
New Big Dawg Member at Rube's Run 5K, July 24, 2010
Big Dawg Members with new member and
our first lady Big Dawg, Sherree May.
Members from left to right: Lou Alaksin, Sherree May,
John Antinossi, Gale Mussey, Emmett Santillo and Len Yensull
Big Dawg Membership as of 6/19/2010 at the Dayspring 5K Race:
Standing-left to right: Dave White, Harry Green, Lou Lodovico, John Antinossi, Bob Walker, Boone Weatherly, Eugene McClain, Lenny Yensull, Gale Mussey.
Kneeling-left to right: Emmett Santillo the son, Emmett Santillo the dad, Lou Alaksin.
Chairman
Lou Lodovico, 87, Ellwood City. Not enough room here to write about this man's accomlishments in running. And he's still out there doing training runs with us and competing in races.
Honorary Runner
Jim Roser, long-time friend of Lou Lodovico and other Big Dawgs. Jim attended our 1st Annual Big Dawgs Picnic, July 30, 2011.
President
Lou Alaksin, 71, New Galilee. He's run 35 Marathons...16 in Pittsburgh.
Purchasing & Recruitment Director
John Antinossi, 66, Ellwood City, begin running 1985. Retired 2007. First Race & First marathon Pittsburgh1989 4hrs 16 min.
Race Adviser, Statistics, Trainer & Injury Diagnosis Specialist
Harry Green, 65, Aliquippa. Started running in 2002, mainly for health reasons...cholesterol, diabetes, high bp, over-weight. By 2007 I was down to 160 lbs & no longer needed any meds. In May, 2007 I was diagnosed with Leukemia, but even this is under control. The last 2 years I've run in over 50 races each year, & placed 85 times. Miles run since starting is nearly 7,000. PR's...5K-18:35, 10K-41:15 & Half Marathon-1:39:19.
Web Site Coordinator
Dave White, 70, Georgetown. Running since Aug. 2006. Going out to run for me is like going to the dentist office to get my teeth cleaned...I know it's healthy and a good thing to do, I know it's going to be uncomfortable and even hurt at times, but when it's over, it feels really good.
Runner
Bob Walker, Pittsburgh. He's hit the Marathon trail 78 times and expects to do two more this year.
Runner
Gale Mussey, Ellwood City. Started to run @ age 49 to stop the aging process! Lost 20 some lbs (I was close to 200 lbs) The bug bit me and I started to run competitively that fall...Pizza Joe 5K and the Gallop 10K. Approaching 60 and still love to run. Try to run 4 days a week and compete on the weekend. PR 5K-21:37, PR-10K 45:48. Hope to do a Half this summer/fall.
Runner
Eugene McClain, Monaca. Running since 1997. Finished 14 marathons along with several hundred races. Two races I'll never forget, Harrisburgh marathon in the rain and running the Ultimate Road Test Race in Cadiz, Ohio with Lou Alaksin.
Runner
Boone Weatherly, Aliquippa. I saw a picture of myself in 2002 and I looked like the Stay Puffed Marshmallow Man...215 lbs. I started walking at Brady's Run. Walked a little, jogged a little. My first 5K was Economy Park...way nervous, first 10K at the Great Race and the Half at IKEA. I do my best running when I drive somewhere, get out, and start running. No planned miles or time. Just go til I feel like turning around. My wife hates when I do that, she doesn't know when I'll be home.
Runner
Emmett Santillo (EJ), Beaver Falls. I started running back in June of 1994 to lose some weight and to get ready for the Ellwood City 10K. In three weeks ran a 55 minute 10K. Continued to run after the race and have been running ever since. This year I ran Ellwood for the 17th consecutive time. Ran 20 plus marathons with my P.R. of: 2:55:55 in 2008. Ran many races over the years but, I have to say the half is my favorite distance. I have met many friends over the years thru running. We have enjoyed hours of training and the love of the sport. Hope to continue to run and long as our leader Lou!
Manager, Directional Resources
Lenny Yensull, Ellwood City. My first race was the Ellwood City Ledger 10K in 1996. All I wanted to do was not come in last - It worked, there were four people behind me. Since then I worked my way to the middle of any race, (sometimes much better). My best PR 5K 23:37
I hope to run as fast as the other Big Dawgs some day! They inspire me.
I hope to run as fast as the other Big Dawgs some day! They inspire me.
Runner
Emmett Santillo (ET), Beaver Falls.
Runner
Mike Johnson, Beaver Falls.
Runner
Sherree May, Ellwood City. Big Dawgs first lady member. I started running at age 24 after looking out of my apartment window in Pittsburgh and witnessing a "sea of people" running. It was the Richard S. Caliguiri Great Race of Pittsburgh. I vowed to be among them the following year and was. My running has been fairly consistent over the years but now I find myself in the "empty nest" phase of life with renewed enthusiasm, determination, and energy. So, you can surely bet I'll be out there pounding the pavement and logging the miles. After all......I am a Big Dawg now!!!
Runner
Murphy Swartz, Allegan, MI.
Runner
Karen Swartz, Allegan, MI
Runner
Sam Swartz, Allegan, MI
Runner
Cristiana White, Georgetown. Started with a regular walking routine a few years back and then simply wanted to go faster and started running. She's done a bunch of 5K's and does 5 mile training runs whenever she can.
Runner
John Adams, New Castle.
Runner
Shane Hughes, Clinton.
Runner
Bruce Hall, Freedom.
Runner
Mike McBride, New Brighton.
Runner
Dan Dykert, Linesville.
Runner
Frank Tarantine, Youngstown, OH
Runner
Sondra Hall, New Castle.
Runner
Russ Hall, New Castle.
Runner
Dee Banks, Youngstown, OH.
Runner
Kathy Shoaf, New Castle
Runner
Lori Thomas, New Wilmington
Runner
Ted George, New Castle.
Runner
Bill Masters
Runner
Dave Chinchilla, Ambridge.
Runner
Cindy Grimm, Industry.
Runner
Curt Grimm, Industry.
Runner
Nanette Paracca, Fombell.
Runner
Tom Macri, Edinburg.
Runner
Ed Leymarie, Ellwood City.
Runner
Doug Petrik, Enon Valley.
Runner
Craig Caylor, New Castle.
Runner & Timekeeper Extraordinar
Herb Cratty, Ellwood City.
Runner
Leslie Kramer, New Wilmington.
Runner
Cindy Suber, Portersville
Runner
Dave Suber, Portersville.
Runner
Dan Reed, New Castle.
Runner
Bob Hardman, East Liverpool, OH
Runner
Dez Csizmadia, Butler.
Runner
Steve Goldcamp, Beaver.
Runner
Terry McCluskey, Vienna, OH
Runner
Scott Brown, Ellwood City.
Runner
Curt Brown, Sewickley.
Runner
Molly Estes, Newton Falls, OH
Runner
Tom McNear, East Palestine, OH
Runner
Mark Knapp, Gibsonia.
Runner
Warren Smith, McDonald.
Runner
Danielle Lucas, Pittsburgh
Runner
Gary Chabala, Bridgeville.
Runner
Mary Chabala, Bridgeville
Runner
David Adams, Harmony.
Runner
Mark Osborne, Hermitage.
Runner
Renee Bodden, Canfield, OH
Runner
Jim Nagle, Darlington.
Runner
Barb Nagle, Darlington.
Runner
Peggy Lavery, Beaver Falls.
Runner
Kip Minnick, Newton Falls, OH
Now running onward, April, 2013
Now running onward, April, 2013
Runner
Kristen Kelosky, Fombell.
Runner
Debra Kuminkoski, Butler.
Runner
Jesse Allen, Slippery Rock.
Runner
Bonnie Smerk, Beaver Falls.
Runner
Corrine Morini, Ellwood City/Vienna, Austria
Runner
PJ Winkler, Franklin.
Runner
Peter Winkler, Franklin.
Runner
Ken Tack, Chicora.
Runner
Matt Antinossi, Hinsdale, IL
Runner
Becki Baumgartner, Beaver Falls/Nashville, TN
Runner
Casey Bamberger, Prosperity.
Runner
Chris Bamberger, Prosperity.
Runner
Colby Bamberger, Prosperity. After his first race as a Big Dawg, Colby was was heard to say..."My first Big Dawg race, got a medal, got a 5K PR, good things are comin' in the future."
Runner
Dave Sullivan, Beaver Falls.
Runner
Jeff Syphrit, Ellwood City.
Runner
Bill Pifer, Chicago
Runner
Karen Pifer, Chicago
Runner
Mike Poff, Ellwood City.
Runner
Tony Nocera, Ellwood City.
Runner
Brian Forester, Saxonburg.
Runner
Ray English, Eighty Four.
Runner
Tom Gorka, Pittsburgh. This man has run 79 marathons and his goal of 100 is within reach.
Runner
Leslie Petrik, Enon Valley.
Runner
Jean Dobay, Mars.
Runner
Leslie Perry, Edinburg.
Runner
Bob Sforza, Moon Township.
Runner
Grant Anderson, Pittsburgh.
Runner
Vicky Turner, Butler.
Runner
Buddy Turner, Butler.
Runner
Bob Clark, Butler
Runner
Rob Morrow
Runner
Jackie Betke, Beaver Falls.
Runner
Robyn Stewart, Evans City. Walkers run 5k is ellwood was a success, got 1st in my age group and im now officially a member of the Big Beaver Big Dawgs....awesomeness!
Runner
Ryan Chabala, Bridgeville.
Runner (Number 100)
Michelle Chabala, Bridgeville.
Runner
Teal Walker, Chicago
Runner
April McCarthy, New Brighton.
Runner
Jessica Franko, Pittsburgh...My name is Jessica. My co-worker, Tina, and I met you and a couple others today at the St. Barnabas 5K. We both are extremely interested in becoming a Big Dawg. You guys are amazing runners and I know will push me to better my run time! I can't wait to check out the site and see you guys at the next race! Thanks so much!!!
Runner
Tina Delaney...I met you this morning at the St. Barnabas 5K and want to join your group. I don't run a whole lot, but am trying to get more into it! Your group did awesome today with all of the awards! I'll have to check out the upcoming races, and I'm sure I'll see you there soon!
Runner
Danielle Ripper, Baden.
Runner
Eric Ripper, Baden.
Runner
John O'Donnell, Wilkinsburg.
Runner
Paul Alaksin, Goldsboro, NC
Runner
Lisa Moss, Butler.
Runner
Kyle Campbell, New Castle.
Runner
Dave Donahue, Conneaut Lake.
Runner
Damon Antonetti, Bridgewater
Runner
Zander Forester, Saxonburg.
Runner
Billy Wolfe, Worthington.
Runner
Carter Judy, Butler.
Runner
Heidi Christy, Butler.
Runner
Brianna Christy, Butler
Runner
Julia Murray, Butler.
Runner
Dave Murray, Butler.
Runner
Kathy McDonnell, Butler.
Runner
John Davis, Kinsman, OH
Runner
Janet Clark, New Castle.
Runner
Chris Clark, New Castle.
Runner
Alex Clark, New Castle.
Runner
Leroy Clark, New Castle
Runner
Joella Baker, Harmony.
Runner
Alyson Collins, Pittsburgh. My boyfriend and I run 5ks every other weekend and we've seen the Big Dawgs represented at over half of them! How do we join?
Runner
Aaron Alessio, Pittsburgh.
Runner
Gregory Schleicher, Wexford.
Runner
Jeff Schleicher, Wexford.
Runner
Tom Turner, Butler
Runner
Patricia Neubert, Saxonburg
Runner
Margretta Lutz, Butler.
Runner
Kristy Brown, Pittsburgh.
Runner
John (Jack) Carey, Beaver.
Runner
Barbara Lane, Cranberry
Runner
Peggy LaQuatra, Pittsburgh.
Runner
Jill Hutchinson, Beaver.
Runner
Michelle (Missy) Oneil, Beaver.
Runner
Mary Morgan, Valencia.
Runner
Jennifer Winkler, Franklin.
Runner
Ed Brainard, Campbell, OH
Runner
Giorgio Redolfi, Aviano-PN, Italy
Runner
Melvin Thompson, Key West, FL
Runner
Bob Thompson, Pulaski.
Runner
Lynda Circelli, New Castle.
Runner
Larry Koval, Warren, OH
Runner
Philip Banting
Runner
Rose Kershaw, Cranberry
Runner
Abby Antinossi, 8 years old, Hinsdale, IL
Runner
Ethan Antinossi, 9 years old, Hinsdale, IL
Runner
Mark Eschenfelder,
Runner
Joyce Grinczel, Haslett,, MI
Runner
Steve Grinczel, Haslett, MI
Runner
Eric White, Georgetown, PA
Runner
Mason Swartz, Allegan, MI
Runner
Lucas Elenbaas, Concord, NC
Runner
Josh Postma, Allegan, MI
Runner
Ed Doyle, Owner/Operator/"Up N Running" and Marathon Runner.
Runner
Diane Thompson, Ellwood City
Runner
Joshua Panizales, Cranberry Twp.
Runner
Donnie Panizales, Cranberry Twp.
Runner
Pamela Byers, Warren, OH
Runner
Jeff Beco, Youngstown
Runner
Jeff Estes, Newton Falls, OH
Runner
Karen Watkins, Boardman, OH
It was so nice to formally meet so many of you at The Old Fashioned Christmas 5K today ;0) I'll definitely be wearing my shirt at The Jingle Bell Run
It was so nice to formally meet so many of you at The Old Fashioned Christmas 5K today ;0) I'll definitely be wearing my shirt at The Jingle Bell Run
Runner
Justin Littleton, Boardman, OH
I second what Karen said! It was a pleasure to meet you all today and I'm proud to be a member
I second what Karen said! It was a pleasure to meet you all today and I'm proud to be a member
Runner
Isidro Panizales, New York City
Runner
Megan Henson, Greenville
Runner
Beth-Ann Griesser Rau, Monaca
Runner
Cindy Maro, Cranberry Twp.
