March 7, 2009
A perennial favorite, the Coogan’s Salsa, Blues, and Shamrocks 5K and Kids’ Races got everyone moving in Washington Heights again on the first Sunday in March. Families, friends, and neighbors enjoy this festive event and captures the diversity of this great neighborhood. You just can’t beat a race that makes everyone smile and a green bagel to top it all off. [Results] [Local Gallery] [Video] |
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Bronx residents Juana Espinal and Yani Baldeon greeted one another cheerfully at the 9:00 a.m. race start.
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New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli presented Coogan’s proprietors Dave Hunt (yellow cap) and Peter Walsh (gray cap) with a proclamation at the race.
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The sound of feet pounding the pavement and spectators cheering got the race started.
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Resident Yankee fan Freddy came out to cheer on the runners before the baseball season opens in April.
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Many competitors, including Brendan Derr of New York, were celebrating even before the race was over.
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Runners couldn’t help but smile…
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…especially with cheering fans greeting them along the way!
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A Harlem Gazelle from NYRR’s Young Runners program enjoyed taking his running to another level.
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West Babylon’s Stephanie Zeis was thrilled with her 23:01 finish time.
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More than 300 runners from NYRR’s Youth Programs, including this boy from P.S. 1 in Chinatown, ran the 5K.
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Helen Bojes won the 80-89 age group in 42:23 with no problem.
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Local team members from Front Runners New York encouraged their teammates to finish strong.
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Westchester Track Club’s Derese Deniboba broke the tape in the men’s race in 14:34.
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The women’s leader, West Side Runners’ Claudio Camargo finished in 16:35.
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It’s hard to resist a green bagel when it’s in the spirit of St. Patty’s Day.
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The kids’ races taught children of all ages to do their best.
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These boys are practicing good form to become marathoners one day.
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Some kids couldn’t resist the urge to talk, while others concentrated on the finish line.
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The feeling of accomplishment is thrilling at any age.
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It was a perfect day for families to celebrate together.
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Congressman Charles Rangel came out to support local runners.
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FDNY heroes presented kids with their finisher medals.
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These medals will remind kids of what they accomplished and can continue to do by running.
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NYPD officers were on hand to protect the public and inspire the kids.
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