Running Fast at Oneonta

Inside Red Dragon Sports Cross Country 2010

2010-11-11T14:17:00.001-05:00

2010 Airfield Invitational

2010-09-17T21:10:00.000-04:00

Early Bird Invitational (Fortin Park)

2010-09-08T15:00:00.001-04:00

XC is BACK!

2010-08-22T11:00:00.003-04:00

2010 Cross Country is underway and the women and men ran their annual hill climb on Sunday. The clouds and rain put a damper on the view back across the valley to campus but the teams were all thumbs up at the top!

Cox represents Red Dragons

2010-07-28T07:00:00.011-04:00

Dustin Cox cant get enough track and field. The standout freshman was the lone Red Dragon competing at the 2010 Empire State games last week hosted by Buffalo, NY. Cox, a resident of Pulaski, NY and a multi-event athlete was kept busy representing the Central region in the high jump, 400m hurdles, 110m high hurdles, and the 4x400m relay.

In finals of each event, Cox jumped a respectable height of 1.80m, good enough for a 7th place finish in the high jump, a 5th place finish in the 400m hurdles with a time of 1:01.92, a 6th place finish in the 110m high hurdles with a time of 17.37, and teamed with Brad DePoint of Fulton, NY, Anthony Carapella of Baldwinsville, NY, and Jeffrey Naylor of Elmira, NY to pick up another 6th place finish in the 4x400m relay.

Cox is coming off of an impressive freshman year for the Red Dragons after capturing the SUNYAC indoor title in the high jump. He will return this season with great anticipation to be a team leader and be one of the top athletes in the conference.

Maziejka @ NCAA Outdoor Championships

2010-05-27T21:44:00.000-04:00

NCAA Banquet

2010-05-26T21:57:00.000-04:00

Matt Lopiccolo, Eric Theiss, Liz Maziejka, Aimee Dawson

Oneonta State May Meet

2010-05-26T10:01:00.000-04:00

Maziejka earns All-American

2010-05-25T16:31:00.000-04:00

Oneonta gets ready for May Meet

2010-05-20T10:32:00.005-04:00

Senior Kevin Harding along with Juniors Connie Belkevich, Kristan Catanese, and Liz Maziejka showed their school spirit last night painting the Hartwick wall in support of the team and the much anticipated Oneonta State May Meet, an official NCAA last chance qualifying meet. Held under the lights, the meet will be full of great competition and great weather!

Leap of Faith

2010-05-17T10:50:00.004-04:00

Junior Celia Alterio(left) and freshman Molly Hassett(right) fall into the steeple chase pit
at the SUNYAC Championships held at SUNY Brockport two weeks ago.

Oneonta @ Swarthmore last chance

2010-05-13T18:18:00.002-04:00

Red Dragons @ 2010 SUNYAC Championships

2010-05-13T18:13:00.002-04:00

SUNYAC Champions:

SEAN WREN - 400H
SARAH TIMMONS - Discus
LAUREN BRUNETTO - 800M, 1500M

Oneonta @ Cornell Outdoor Invitational

2010-05-04T21:08:00.001-04:00

Oneonta State @ TCNJ Lions' Invitational

2010-04-27T12:43:00.002-04:00

Cortland Classic

2010-04-19T18:00:00.000-04:00

Merrill Lynch Lynchburg College Classic

2010-04-13T19:28:00.001-04:00

Lifting Heavy at Oneonta

2010-03-30T16:43:00.007-04:00

NCAA Championships - Durell Cull

2010-03-19T14:11:00.000-04:00

NCAA Championships - Lauren Brunetto

2010-03-19T14:07:00.000-04:00

NCAA Indoor Championships - Day 1

2010-03-11T21:35:00.006-05:00

ECAC championships

2010-03-09T19:39:00.000-05:00

SUNYAC Championships

2010-03-01T17:38:00.001-05:00

Marc Deneault Invitational at Cornell

2010-02-22T15:28:00.001-05:00

Women's Track and Field on Red Dragon Sports

2010-02-19T16:47:00.001-05:00

BU Valentine Invitational - Highlights

2010-02-18T12:19:00.002-05:00

2010 BU Valentine Invitational - Day 2

2010-02-14T16:50:00.002-05:00

The men kept the weekend just as exciting as the women did. Saturday was the men's turn to run fast and set records. The first success of the day came with junior Durell Cull ran a fast 200m dash. His time of 21.84 put him as the fastest indoor 200m in school history, previously held by current assistant coach Eric Theiss.

Track and Field Videos on Flotrack

Just like our women the day before the four-some of freshman Sean Bernstein, sophomore Sean Wren, Oneonta native Tim Greenberg, and former national champion Sean Daly came together in the 4x400m relay running a NCAA provisional qualifying time of 3:18:07.

Track and Field Videos on Flotrack

2010 BU Valentine Invitational - Day 1

2010-02-13T00:48:00.002-05:00

Friday was the women's day to run and boy did they run fast! Liz Maziejka started off the day setting a huge PR in the open 400 with a NCAA provisional time of 57.91

Track and Field Videos on Flotrack

Sophmore Lauren Brunetto also set a PR in the open 800 with a NCAA provisional qualifying time of 2:14:61.

Track and Field Videos on Flotrack

The biggest excitement of the day came when both Maziejka and Brunetto teamed with junior Connie Belkevich and freshman Carolyn Nasr in the women's 4x400m relay running a NCAA provisional qualifying time of 3:56:46.

Track and Field Videos on Flotrack

Syracuse University Invitational

2010-02-08T16:21:00.002-05:00

Colgate Class of '32 Invitational

2010-02-02T14:28:00.003-05:00

Athletes competing strive to achieve the Katie Almeter award for the most outstanding male and female of the meet. In 2000, Katie was the top freshman on the Colgate cross country/track and field team. In November after a night in town, her and a group of friends flagged down a passing car to avoid walking in bad weather. They were picked up by three students happy to provide a lift. With bad conditions and the driver driving drunk the car lost control and crashed into an oak tree, killing Katie and three others in a fatal accident. The award commemorates her passion for track and for life.

Past Oneonta State winners of the Katie Almeter Award:

Maureen Verdier(2007)

Ashlee Robertson(2006)

Musu Jackson-Buckner(2005)

SUNYAC Athlete of the week

2010-01-28T16:31:00.006-05:00

Lauren Brunetto recieved SUNYAC track athlete of the week for the week ending January 24th. Her first place finish in the 500 and her anchor leg in the 2nd place 4x200 team along with Liz Maziejka, Connie Belkevich, and Kristan Catanese got her the recognition.

http://www.oneonta.edu/academics/athletics/releases/archives/individual/0910/magbrunyac.pdf

St. Lawrence Invitational

2010-01-26T09:10:00.003-05:00

Syracuse Welcome Back Invitational

2010-01-18T16:40:00.003-05:00

Preseason

2010-01-14T15:47:00.002-05:00

Oneonta Track and Field is back in full swing this week for preseason training. Everyone had a tough workout today followed by heading into the weight room. Overall everyone is glad to be back at Oneonta and training hard.

Throws Practice

2010-01-13T13:02:00.002-05:00

Happy Holidays

2009-12-25T02:25:00.002-05:00

From the entire coaching staff, we would like to wish a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all of our recruits, their families, as well as our current team and their families.

Hope you are training hard and enjoying break!

St.Lawrence Holiday Relays

2009-12-18T13:42:00.005-05:00

Throws

Women

Men

Athlete Profile: Sarah Timmons

2009-12-10T13:28:00.007-05:00

Hometown: Schodack Landing, NY

Major: Biology/Pre-Physical Therapy

Events: Shot Put, Weight Throw, Hammer Throw, Discus Throw, Javelin

Achievements: 2009 SUNYAC Champion in Discus

Hobbies: Sports in general, music and having fun with my friends.

Future Goals: To become an All-American in at least one event before I graduate and become a successul Physical Therapist after completing grad school.

Quote: "There is no perfect throw, there is always something that can be done to improve your last one."

Sarah beat her own school record in the weight throw last weekend at the Cornell University Relays. Check out her honors!

http://www.oneonta.edu/academics/athletics/releases/archives/individual/0910/timmonsfaow1.pdf

Cornell Relays - Throws

2009-12-05T17:06:00.003-05:00

Pre-meet Throws Practice

2009-12-01T13:02:00.013-05:00

Auburn

Chris

Kevin

Jill

Sarah

Athlete Profile: Nick Pampena

2009-11-20T11:43:00.020-05:00

Hometown: Kings Park, N.Y.

Major: Dietetics
Events: Cross Country, Track: 1500, mile, 3000
Achievements: Cross Country: 2008 All ECAC team (2nd place), 2008 All Region team (28th place); Indoor Track: 3k school record holder
Hobbies: Snowboarding, Skating, Reading, Photography, Nutrition, Music and running alot.
Future Goals: Stay healthy and keep working towards becoming an All American in track.
Quote: "An average man's body weighing ten stone is constructed of enough water to fill a ten-gallon barrel; enough fat for seven bars of soap; of carbon sufficient for 9,000 lead pencils, and of phosphorus to make 2,200 match heads; enough magnesium to provide one does of salts; iron to make one medium-sized nail; lime to whitewash a chicken coop; potassium to explode a toy cannon; sugar to fill a shake; and sulphur to rid a dog of fleas. The whole could be purchased for the few shillings that accord with contemporary prices." Sir Adolphe Abrahams- The Human Machine (1956)
What do you like most about SUNY Oneonta: The fact that I am constantly learning here.

Being Thankful....

2009-11-19T18:50:00.002-05:00

As I prepare to leave on a 6a flight to points west [mentally and physically], I wanted to pause and take a moment to be Thankful for a few things.

I am Thankful for:

-finalizing the Track roster [at last!]
-both Cross Country teams having a great season
-the hard work that everyone has put in...fall track and cross country
-the great recruiting visits we've had this semester
-Eric letting me say my piece on the blog
-that Mother Nature has been generous with the temps

And of course, I and everyone else in the Track/Cross Country Office are Thankful for our loyal followers on the blog! I sincerely hope that where ever you are, who ever you are with and what ever weather Mother Nature throws your way that you and yours have a happy, safe and enjoyable Thanksgiving!

-Aimee Dawson, Head Coach Track & Field

Veteran's Day

2009-11-11T17:25:00.001-05:00

As our nation honored our veterans, Oneonta XC/T&F had three potential Red Dragons (from NYS Sections 2, 3, & 11) come for a campus visit. They had lunch in Wilsbach Dining Hall with the majority of the team, met with professors from their respective majors of interest, and went on a campus tour. We enjoyed having them on campus on such a beautiful fall day.

Friday Night Lights

2009-11-10T19:19:00.008-05:00

The men's and women's cross country teams had a team competition practice this past Friday. Since we did not attend a meet, Coach LoPiccolo set up a 3k race on the track under the lights. This was to see improvement from the 3k they did earlier in the season. The athletes were strategically placed on three person teams and the team with the most improved time combined won. You can see the winners on the homepage of the official site http://employees.oneonta.edu/lopiccmj/.

Recruiting Fast: Day 3 @ Section III

2009-11-07T23:21:00.002-05:00

Amanda and I concluded my 3 day recruiting tour at Jamesville Beach outside of Syracuse on Saturday. The weather was warmer and dry, which made life more enjoyable. It was good to get to Section III where I saw a lot of Syracuse Charger people, along with my good friend Dave Patruno. Amanda and I connected with some quality high schools where previous Red Dragons were also alum. I look forward to getting these new perspective student-athletes to campus after cross country ends.

Recruiting Fast: Day 2 @ Section II

2009-11-06T18:44:00.005-05:00

Eric and I headed north to his home town of Saratoga Springs for the Section II Championships. It was colder but dryer than yesterday. Things went well in connecting with some old friends and alumni in addition to talking to some more fast potential Red Dragons. After the races were over, we jetted back to Oneonta for our 3,000 Time Trial, which went very well. Future posts are coming soon with pictures and video. Tomorrow, Amanda and I will head to Jamesville Beach for Round 3 of recruiting, this time at Section III. Eric will stay in Oneonta to meet to a recruit who will spend the night on campus.

Recruiting Fast: Day 1 @ Section IV

2009-11-05T16:40:00.004-05:00

Eric and I headed to Chenango Valley State Park to kick off the weekend of recruiting at the Section IV Championships. It was good to return to my home Section and talk to some fast potential Red Dragons. Eric gets to feel the same way tomorrow as we head to his home Section (II) at Saratoga State Park. Hopefully, the weather will be warmer and dryer.

Track and Field Try-out

2009-11-04T03:55:00.006-05:00

The Oneonta State Track and Field team had a try-out pre-meet to get a feel as to how the athletes have progressed so far and to determine cuts, if needed be. Head Coach Aimee Dawson is determining it not just on straight performance but on need for the team, determination of the athlete, and willingness to improve.

On the women's side returners Liz Maziejka won both the 60m hurdles as well as the 200m dash and Kristan Catanese placed first in the 60m dash convincingly. Newcomer, JUCO National Champion Chantal Salamone followed up a second place finish in the 60m hurdles with a victory in the long jump, in the rain.

Returning mid-distance runner Chris Sneed set the tone for the meet running a fast 800m run. There was no competition but had Oneonta State Alum Marty Nicholson pace him. Freshman Sean Bernstein topped the charts with multiple victories, one in the 60m dash, and the second in the 200m dash. Newcomer Dustin Cox was victorious in the high jump as well as placing in the top 5 in the 200m dash.

In throws Senoir Kevin Harding swept in both shot and hammer for the men. 2009 SUNYAC Champion Sarah Timmons outperformed to take the Shot. In hammer senior Jillian Bley came from behind to win on her last throw of the day.

XC SUNYACS - Day 2

2009-10-31T19:11:00.010-04:00

The weather held off as the 2009 Cross Country SUNYAC Championships were underway at SUNY Cortland. Both men and women outperformed themselves from last years championships placing 4th on the men's side and 5th on the women's side respectively.

XC SUNYACS - Day 1

2009-10-30T20:47:00.006-04:00

The teams got a chance to run the course here at SUNY Cortland in excitement to shock the conference. Later in the evening we had a team dinner and meeting to talk about race plans and positive mental attitudes.

1000 and Running Fast!!

2009-10-27T05:32:00.002-04:00

I just wanted to take a moment and thank all of our "bloggers" in supporting the new unofficial XC/T&F site.
We have reached over 1000 hits and counting!!! Keep checking and enjoying our team!!

Rain or Shine... We Run

2009-10-27T05:15:00.008-04:00

Despite the horrible weather conditions the motivated track hopefuls attended practice the last weekend practice before cuts are made.
The track was flooded so Coach Dawson kept the team on the turf field with specific drills geared towards fast-twitch muscles.

"This is the team I want." Coach Dawson replied after discussing how impressed she was that all who attended practice was focused despite being in a rainstorm.

RPI Invitational @ Saratoga

2009-10-26T21:26:00.004-04:00

This past Saturday the Oneonta State men's & women's cross country teams battled the competition as well as the weather to run fast and get ready for upcoming SUNYAC championships.
Both teams were victorious placing 3rd respectively seeing some quick times as well as out performing teams in the region.

The women barely missed the rain to still run fast times on a cold day.

The men battled the downpour and dodged the puddles running fast times at Saratoga.

2009 Pep Rally!!!

2009-10-24T08:12:00.006-04:00

Oneonta Athletics had it's annual pep rally to welcome the newest members into the athletic hall of fame and to kick off homecoming weekend. Each athletic team was announced to the crowd and the cheerleading squad lead the way in school spirit. It was a great way to kick off a great weekend for Oneonta State.

Coach Eric Theiss talks about Running Fast at Nationals

2009-10-22T11:58:00.002-04:00

Running Fast with Fred and Connie

2009-10-21T21:36:00.018-04:00

I got a chance to work with our top male and female sprinters during their workout yesterday.
Both are training for the 400m dash as well as the 4x4 relay teams.

Senior Fred Romer keeping good sprinting form.

Junior Connie Belkevich trying a new training program this fall.

Both Athletes are coming off of national qualifying season and look to continue and improve on their accomplishiments of last year.

Fast Running at Fortin

2009-10-20T13:20:00.003-04:00

Our coaching staff is trying out new applications and features at Runningfastatoneonta.blogspot.com

Here is a highlight video of yesterday's tempo mile workout.

Track Tryouts Run Fast Inside

2009-10-19T12:37:00.003-04:00

Due to uncooperative weather Track and Field tryouts were held in Alumni Field House this weekend. New people got to get a taste of our indoor facilities and learning a little more about the track program.

Juniors Kristan Catanese and Liz Maziejka ran repeat 60 meters for a workout.

Junior Kim Loveland sprinted as well as worked on jumping drills.

Tempo Run on Track

2009-10-16T16:54:00.037-04:00

Since we are off from racing this weekend in preparation for the upcoming Championship phase of the season, we did a tempo run on the track. Our previous tempo run was at our XC Course, but given the snow that arrived earlier today, I moved it to the track in order to run faster and be as precise as possible with our paces. It worked well as everyone was right at or just under their prescribed times. We switched direction half way through in order to have the same number of left hand turns as right ones. I actually hopped in for the workout for the second time this week and ran the first half with Chris Harvey and ended the last mile with Ben Reynolds. The training ages were different but the training paces were the same. It was good motivation for all of us. The team finished up their workout with a lift in the weight room.

As is customery, we did our team High 5's at the conclusion of the workout. The team will be on their own this weekend for an easy run tomorrow and a long run on Sunday.

Running Fast Interview On Red Dragon Sports

2009-10-16T13:31:00.002-04:00

Watch interviews with Celia Alterio, Nick Pampena, & head coach Matt LoPiccolo from earlier in the XC season!

Theiss Statement

2009-10-16T10:29:00.002-04:00

For my first post on Running Fast at Oneonta, I want to thank and give props to Eric Theiss for getting this rolling. There is a reason that I worked hard to bring Eric back to Oneonta to be my assistant coach after he graduated in May... He is simply a winner. Eric always strives to be the best. You don't run the fastest time in DIII or anchor a national championship relay without that drive. Now, Eric is back at Oneonta leading the team in a different role, like Alex Grout did last year. People with a vested interest in running fast combined with a rare and incredible work ethic make Oneonta a great place to train and study. We were better for it in 2009 and will continue to advance to new levels in 2010. Thank you Eric and Alex!

Athlete Profile: Fred Romer

2009-10-14T21:01:00.002-04:00

Fred Romer, Senior

Hometown: Garrison, N.Y.

Major: History

Events: 200,400,800,4x4 relay

Achievements: 2009 National Champion, 2xAll-American

Favorite Food: Clam Chowder

Favorite Movie: Shawn of the dead

Favorite Sports Team: NY Rangers

Quote: "Those who truly know, need not explain. Those who explain, truly do not know."

What do you like most about SUNY Oneonta: SUNY Oneonta has given me the opportunity to meet a wide range of people and in doing so enabled me to create a lot of long lasting relationships. Oneonta, as well, has helped me mature mentally and as a person overall.

Running Fast through Rainbows

2009-10-14T12:38:00.002-04:00

It rained off and on throughout the workout creating this cool rainbow stretching across the sky. Yesterday's practice was out at Fortin Park where the XC team had multiple workouts going. Workouts are made specific to the individual, we had groups completing an "I" workout as well as a "T" workout.

Columbus Day

2009-10-12T21:26:00.004-04:00

Oneonta State XC/T&F was visited by 5 recruits today. Being Columbus day most high schools were off. Sections that recruits were from: 11, 9, 4, and 2. They got a chance to eat with the team at our newly renovated dining halls, toured our campus in the cold autum weather, met some faculty, and hung out with the team.

"I love it, Oneonta is doing some big things." ~ Recent Recruit

Today was also the first official day for track & field practice!