Jared scores 13 points at Bay State Conference Championships

Jared took 2nd in 100m (11.42), 6th in long jump (20’1.5″), and anchored the North 4x100m team to a come from behind 2nd place (44.47) to contribute 13 points to Newton’s victory at the Bay State Conference Championships (results, photos).

Jared was narrowly nipped in the 100m by Braintree senior Chris Carson by 0.01. Meet results were actually delayed overnight so they could read the photo closely to break the near tie. He fought back in the 4x100m anchoring from behind against Carson, running his fastest recorded split ever (10.24) to bring Newton from 4th to 2nd at the line, this time with Jared taking it by 0.01.

Jared’s “Hip Hop Beat HD” is the soundtrack of the meet’s highlight film. Kayla was back to cheer on her brother (and then some at 3:31):

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Jared’s next meet will be Easter D1 Championships in Andover on Sunday June 1st starting around 10:30. Plan is for him to run 4×1, 4×4, and long jump, although he’s qualified in 100m and 200m as well so things could change. It will take strong performances in each event to advance to state open.

Jared is ranked 13th in state in 100m (out of 1493), 20th of 1409 in the 200m, and 18th of 881 in the long jump. Among underclassmen, he is 2nd, 4th, and 1st respectively in the state in those events.

Newton closes out undefeated season

Jared won the long jump (21’3.5″) and 200m (23.1) and took 2nd in the 100m (11.3) in Newton’s 93-43 win over Braintree Wednesday to close the dual-meet portion of the season 7-0. Jared contributed 99 points with 18 wins and 3 seconds (2nd highest in league behind Nick Fofana) over the course of the season. Uncle Joe was there to watch the meet.

Newton beats Weymouth

Jared scored 13 points towards Newton North’s 77-59 win of Weymouth to bring Newton’s dual meet record to 6-0. He won the long jump with a season’s best 21’5″ and won the 100m in 11.3. He took 2nd in the 200m in 23.2 and 5th in the discus with a 97’6″ toss in his 2nd day on the job. Below is a highlight reel of the meet. He is the league’s #2 scorer behind teammate Nick Fofana with 86 points accumulated in 6 meets.

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Jared wins 3 events vs. Framingham — 10.9 PR in 100m

Jared won the long jump(19’5″), 100m (10.9), and 200m (23.3) against Framingham today in 40F weather. Among reported results, he now ranks 2nd of 830 in the 100m, 2nd of 671 in the 200m, and 7th of 397 in the long jump (state rankings). His 100m time converts to a 10.0 100 yard dash.

Boston Marathon Weekend 2014

Monday
Bernards to CT

Tuesday
Bernards to NH, Brianna stays in CT
Friday

?pm Benards meet Nanny for Brianna handoff (or Nanny Sleepover — lots to do!)
5pm? Bernards arrive in Newton
5pm Jared Sports Massage
dinner Roast chicken platter
Mac and Cheese
Salad
Treats
Assorted beverages, juice and milk boxes
Easter egg coloring
Brianna, Karen, Allen sleep over

Saturday

6am Karen, Lisa, Jack others? travel to BAA 5K start
breakfast Bagels with assorted toppings, muffins
Fresh fruit
Assorted beverages, juices and milk boxes
Coffee and tea
8am BAA 5K Starts 8am
10:00am  Running team brunch at McGreevy’s  (Jack, Lisa, Karen, others?)
12:00 Jack photographs BAA High School Mile?
12:00 Jared Driving Hour
1:00pm lunch/easter egg coloring?
3pm Brianna, Karen, and Jack are registered for Family Walk up Heartbreak Hill
4:50pm Head to Genzyme for team dinner
5:30pm  Brianna, Allen, Karen, Jack, Lisa attend runner/patient-family dinner at Allston Plant with Genzyme Management
Brianna, Karen, Allen sleep over

Sunday

breakfast Pancakes
Quiche
Bacon
Fresh fruit
Assorted beverages, juices and milk boxes
Coffee and tea
? Visit Race Expo for number pickup?
1:00pm Cheshire Prior’s arrive
Easter Lunch Pasta two ways
Meatballs
Chicken Caesar Salad
Assorted beverages, juice and milk boxes
Mini cupcakes, followed by EASTER EGG HUNT
? Visit Museum of Science? (open 9am-7pm) — not too much walking for Jack though
dinner Leftovers
Pizza
Assorted beverages, juice and milk boxes
Desserts
Coffee and tea
8:00pm Frozen screening
Steve, Heather, Rebecca, Ava,Brianna, Karen, Allen sleep over.

Monday

6:40am Jack and Lisa head to Allston Breakfast, Brianna sleeps in. Jack also could just drive in
Steve sneaks out for a run up heartbreak hill.
8am Breakfast and coffee arrives at 8AM (Eunice and Steve deliver from Bread and Chocolate):

Breakfast pastry platter
Bacon
Quiche
Assorted beverages, juices and milk boxes
Coffee two ways
(Cereal will be available to those who prefer to have breakfast before 8am)
7:45am Jack travels to Hopkington State Park in genzyme van to Jen Tedstone’s house in Hopkinton (Police will let us into town) around 9am.
8:15am Lisa gets back to Newton from Genzyme
9:00am? Bernards head from Grove Hill to 309 Washington St. Wellesley?Gram and Gampy head to NewtonSee map below for blockade avoidance
10:02 Wheelchairs pass Genzyme location in Wellesley
10:18 Wheelchairs pass Newton location
10:49 Lead Women pass Wellesley Genzyme location
?? When and where do Pat, Nanny, and Papa Arrive?
11:00 Jack exits Athlete’s village for start line in Wave 4 corral 7
11:08am Lead Men pass Wellesley Genzyme location
11:18am Lead Women pass Newton location
11:25am Wave 4 starts — the leaders are already in Newton!
11:32am Corral 7 crosses start line
11:35am Lead Men pass Newton location
Lunch Eunice/Steve will deliver at 8AM along with breakfast platter. We will set up lunch at Grove Hill Avenue but have snacks/beverages available at the Prior Table on Comm Ave.)Sandwich Platter, including ham and cheese, pesto chicken salad, curry chicken salad (Jared’s favorite), turkey and brie. ALSO – pb&j sandwiches will be available, made with freshly-ground peanut butter
Assorted beverages, juice and milk boxes
Mini-cookie platter
Snacks, including healthy options
Treats, including not-so-healthy options
Etc.
1:28pm Jack reaches 14.7mi gathering Wellesley (Genzyme/patient gathering at 131 Washington Street, Wellesley on church front lawn — info below).
1:40pm Bernards race Jack back from Wellesley to Newton assuming they drove there Wellesley. Could just hang in Newton or make shorter appearance in Wellesley to network. Up to you.
2:21pm Jack reaches 19.25mi (comm ave and Walnut by house) -I’ll run on the house side of road and look for folks past Walnut in our usual area.
2:35pm Lisa, Beth and/or Karen head to finish line and/or hotel for pickup
3:32pm Jack’s target 4:00ish finish time
4:00pm Jack makes way to Park Plaza Hotel Handcock Room for shower/pickup/snack/meetup – 0.5mi walk from finish area.  16min drive from Newton  parking at motor mart garage across street or at Revere Hotel or at Boston Common or use Hotel Valet ($48 for overnight, might be the 1 hour cost as well?)– who will come down for that, how long to linger?
5:00pm Jack gets back to Newton?
?pm Nanny, Papa, Pat, Allen, Karen, Brianna head to Woodbury
Dinner Leftovers
Pizza or Chinese take-out
Water (we will be out of assorted juice/milk boxes) : )
? Everyone heads to CT?

This map predicts when runners will arrive at each mile of course. My start time is likely 11:32.

Tuesday
Jared on vacation

Wednesday
Track meet at Dedham 10:00am

Following the Runner

“AT&T ATHLETE ALERT – Register for the marathon’s AT&T Athlete Alerts by texting* RUNNER to 345678. On race day,you will receive an alert as your runner reaches the 10K, 13.1-mile, 30K, and the finish line!” Comparing these times to forecast below will help gauge how ahead/behind plan I am.

My bib number is 33467. There will be ways to check my progress using web and cell phone texts. I might wear a gps tracker.  I’m thinking 4:00 target, so I will try to pace myself in early miles to keep that feasible at 9:00/mi pace.

Here is an online course map you can zoom in on to see road options on course

Getting to 1/2 way point
Genzyme supporters and patient families will gather at half way point in front yard of Unitarian church at 309 Washington Street, Wellesley. To avoid getting trapped in a lot by marathon I’d recommend parking in neighborhood off clark street or in neighborhood to right just after route 9 goes under route 16.

Getting to 57 Grove Hill Ave
The normal route to our house is the closed marathon course.  The only way “across the course” from the south is under it at Route 128. To get to our house on the day of the marathon you need to come down Route 90 to the Newton exit 17 on the Mass Pike, and then go up Washington St. to Walnut Street. They will usually blockade Walnut before you get to Prospect Ave. Either ask to go around or just take right on Hull and Left on Beaumont, and then Right on Prospect to get around them.

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Jared Spring Track Schedule

Wed 04/02 – 3:45pm – Home vs Norwood High School
Wed 04/09 – 3:45pm- Away @ Needham High School DeFazio
Wed 04/16 – 3:45pm – Away @ Framingham High School
Wed 04/23 – 10:00am- Away @ Dedham High School Dedham High
Wed 04/30 – 3:45pm – Away @ Brookline High School Downes Fld.
Sat 05/03 – TBD – Away @Freshman/Sophomore Large Schools – Oliver Ames
Wed 05/07 – 4:00pm – Home vs Weymouth High School
Sat 05/10 – TBD – AWay @Coaches’ Invitational – Gr. New Bedford Voc-Tech.
Sat 05/10 – 9:30am – Away @ Meet: Boys Coaches Invitational
Wed 05/14 – 4:00pm – Home vs Braintree High School
Sat 05/17 – TBD – Away @State Relays Division 1 – Andover
Wed 05/21 – 4:00pm – Away @Meet: BSC Meet at Braintree
Sat 05/24 – TBD – Away South Shore Principals Meet at Pembroke (may not go)
Sat 06/1 – TBD – Away @MIAA Division 1, Andover
Sat 06/7 – TBD – Away @MIAA All State Meet – Bridgewater State University
Sat 06/14 – TBD – Away @New England Championship – Norwell, MA.
Sun 06/15 – TBD – Away @NB Nationals – Greensboro (23′ qualifying)

Jared Opens with Triple Win over Norwood and hits new 100m PR

Healed up from his indoor injury and layoff, Jared opened his outdoor season on an up note winning the long jump in 20’10”, the 100m in a personal best 11.0, and the 200m in 22.6 –his 2nd best time ever (Youtube Video).   The 200m will likely be the state leading mark for a bit. Andrew Bolze ran 10.6 today in Higham, so he’s 2nd there once that data is entered.  

Among returning Massachusetts athletes, he comes into season ranked 4th in long jump, 10th in 200m, and 30th in 100m.

I have a bunch of winter meets to catch up on for KP and JP as well.

Kayla Opens Elon Track Career at Wake Forest Invitational

Kayla had her first meet in an Elon uniform, competing in the long jump at the Wake Forest Invitational in Winston-Salem (preview, coverage, results, photo gallery).

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The holiday break along with the Polar Vortex played havoc with the Elon practice schedule last week (no indoor track), so her steps were off and she took off reaching well behind the board (video), so she wasn’t happy with her marks, but its was an exciting milestone in Kayla’s journey. We are so proud of her getting herself to a school and a team she loves.

Dad was 60 seconds too late to get a long jump shot, but we got this one…
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Here is a video of her jumps:

Here is Elon’s student cable coverage of the meet. Serious D1 production values. Jenn Esposito and Jenn Pash are Kayla’s roommates. Watch for Kayla at :27 and Dad at :47.

Here is Coach Ellison’s assessment of the 1st meet:

Kayla competes next at the Liberty Open in Lynchberg,VA on Saturday where she will do the triple jump, long jump, and the 200m. Dad is headed down to watch for the day. The season’s meet schedule is posted on the side-bar of sports.priorfamily.