Craig Child (Madison)

Craig joined us at a Saturday Morning Run and was a perfect fit.  Looking forward to seeing him again.  And hope to have more info in the next newsletter. 

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Mark Borcherding (Madison)
Mark has been a Madison resident for 23 years and lives with his wife, 19 year-old daughter and a pampered cat. His running life started in High School on the Cross Country team and continued with Indoor and Outdoor track. Then, after years of only running sporadically, he started participating in Ragnar Relays with old friends scattered across the country. The training and camaraderie of those relays made him a regular runner, a passion he now enjoys sharing close to home with the Rose City Running Club.
 

Elizabeth Spinnato & Family (Madison)
Liz, a New Jersey native, recently returned by moving to Madison after living in NYC and CT with her husband, Amos, their daughter Penelope and their beloved mini dachshund, Pretzel.

Running has been a part of Liz's life since childhood, influenced by her father, a dedicated lifelong runner. His passion inspired her to lace up her sneakers and hit the pavement, sporadically throughout her life. Since her father's passing in 2022 and the birth of her daughter that same year, Liz joined Rose City Runners to renew her commitment to running—not only as a tribute to her father's legacy but also as a way to maintain her health for Penelope.

Liz is eager to return to the running community, hoping to share this passion with her family - hoping some day they will join her!

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New/Old Members
I am listing these two members that recently rejoined the club after an absence so our new members will know who they are.   

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Lance Kasak (New Providence) 
Lance was a member 2003-2009.  He worked on both the Giralda Farms Run and Hounds and Harriers Run.  He even ran H&H one year.  We may not see much of Lance as he has a son involved in sports.  He stopped by a Saturday run while biking in the park and misses us.  

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Knut Lundberg (Jersey City) 
Knut dates back to 1995 as a member and was active off and on until 2021.  Knut also worked hard on the club races and participated in Hounds and Harriers with his dogs Baltus and Woodstock, then with our president Courtney Clark’s dog Elvis.  Knut wrote the newsletter for the club 2018-2021.  Originally from Norway, he’s an avid skier and tries to be fit enough to enter the NYC Triathlon every year.  Since he lives a distance away, he won’t make many functions but did come to the summer pool party.   
 

Ellen Rose (Millburn)

I’m Ellen! I’ve been involved with athletics all my life.  During my teens and 20s I worked as a swimming instructor/lifeguard and was on my college swim team as a springboard diver. I only began running in my late 20s - my ex-husband was a runner and taught me how to run. When I finally figured out my own pace and went for runs of my own, I felt a sense of freedom that I could run anywhere.  The love of running has been with me ever since!

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Once I had children, I included them in my running routine with the infamous running stroller.  My oldest, Shayna, took to running at an early age and even became extremely competitive in both high school and college.

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I’ve run many 5 and 10Ks over the years and did 1 triathlon.  Once the pandemic hit, I stopped racing due to all the closures and just haven’t gotten to being comfortable in such large crowds.  I’ve also slowed down over the years, but I am always happy to get out and enjoy the nature and peace during my runs.  I start most of my days with a nice 3-5 mile run!

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In addition to running, I enjoy many activities such as hiking, biking, gardening, being at the beach, and traveling. I also love movies, concerts, theatre, animals (I am a proud grandmother to two beautiful cats and a dog!) and enjoy being with family and friends. I’m a single mom to 2 amazing daughters. Shayna is 32 and is an Urban Planner working for the Baltimore DOT; Michelle is 28 and just finished her 1st year as a resident physician at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. I worked for many years as a fashion designer in NY and now am a quality manager working with many apparel companies on the requirements their products need to meet before selling in the global market.

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I am happy I’ve joined Rose City Runners and I look forward to meeting all of you.

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Katia Cohen (Millburn)

Katia lives with her husband Daniel, an avid non-runner.  She has two grown daughters (Alex lives in Eugene, OR and Jade lives in Brooklyn).  Katia works for a small demographic data company doing marketing, sales, and data testing.  You will often see her running with Wendy (Weinstein).  She's a vegetarian and loves craft projects of all kinds.

 

Uma Saladi Katia Cohen (Short Hills)

 

Fred and Lois Campagna (Florham Park)

Fred and Lois have two sons and moved to Florham Park in July after 27 years in Woodcliff Lake to be closer to their two young grandsons in Chatham.  Lois has run her own CPA practice for almost 40 years and is slowly transitioning towards retirement.  She grew up in Westwood and is an avid (fast) walker.  Fred is a retired mechanical engineer.  He was a cross country and track runner for Fort Lee High School and Lafayette College and, for the most part, hasn’t stopped.  You’ll be seeing them mostly during the cooler months since they’ll be at their shore home from late spring through early fall. 

  

Katherine Ambrose (Chatham)

   

Robert (Rob) Volovets (Chatham)
Originally from California and a UC San Diego alum, Rob is also a business school graduate from Rutgers. In his seven-year journey with my wife Rachel, they've built a loving family, blessed with two daughters and a faithful companion, Lola, their 12-year-old Labrador. Professionally, he’s found fulfillment in contributing to the ever-evolving realms of technology and healthcare.  

   

Off-duty, Rob's passions unfold on tennis courts, running trails, and in the intensity of CrossFit workouts. These activities not only keep him physically engaged but also reflect his love for challenge and personal growth. As he continues to balance the demands of a rewarding career with the joys of family life, each day presents an opportunity to savor the precious moments and look forward to new adventures.

 

Jim Jenkinson (Chatham)

Jim and his wife have lived in Chatham for 23 years; they have an 18-year-old daughter who will be entering college in the fall. As a family, they recently enjoyed visiting some of our beautiful national parks (and a few Canadian ones).

Jim has run 1 marathon (NY way back in 1998 – he has no plans on doing another, but you never know) and just ran his 8th half marathon last fall. After years of running solo, he’s looking forward to the camaraderie of running with a group of like-minded people. Jim has not missed a Saturday run since he joined!

 

Michael Fricke (Chatham)

Michael is entering Freshman year at Chatham High School in September. He lives at home with his mom, dad and golden retriever Sydney.  Besides running, Michael enjoys mountain biking, golfing, hiking, SUP (stand up paddleboarding), kayaking and fishing.  He has competed in cross country with the recreation league in Chatham. He’s done a few races in his home town.  He’s looking for something to stay active during the off season for his other interests.   

  

New Members 2023

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