Nice way to start the year....

First week of the New Year proved that we are still on the right track to being a professional team in Track and Field, with great performances from Anthony, Isaish, Lalonde, and Troy in their individual events, performances that improve week after week.

In the Mix: As of now we are nationally ranked, in bout individually and as a collective group. Lalonde is currently third on the world list with his performance of 21.23 in the 200m and the club is 2nd ranked in the nation with a time of 3:12.72 in the 4x400m, Just behind Peen State with a time of 3:11.83.

This was a great way to start off the year, now we must keep up the momentum as we progress. Until next time....

Keepint it going...

As of today, January 4th, 2011 our fellow teammate Lalone Gordon is one of the top runners in the world with his impressive personal best of 21.32 in the 200m which is 4th best in the world in accordance to IAAF.org. Again congratulations Lalonde, and lets keep on moving up the ladder. Link below:

http://www.iaaf.org/statistics/toplists/inout=i/age=n/season=2011/sex=M/all=n/legal=A/disc=200/detail.html

Last week December 28th 2010 was a great way to end the year on a good note, with spectacular performances from Isaiah in the 400m and 4x400m, Anthony "Sleep" in the 800m and 4x400m, Bernard and Oraldo in the Field events, Eboni "Ebo" in the 200m and 400m, and Lalonde "Hype" in the 60m and 200m. There were other great performances by Earl "The Pearl", Troy "Flash", Kavon "Kon", Dwayne "Sky" and Carlton "Trini".

Now that 2010 is over, it is now time to start 2011 on a high note by showcasing your competitive talents on one of the top northeastern meets to start of the year at the NY Armory (Metropolitan Coaches Invite). Those that are running, remember to stay focus and trust in your abilities, a trust that will gear you to a great performance. Until next time....

Congrats are in order...

Update from Commonwealth Games in New Delhi: Today, Friday 10.8.2010, our teammate Lolonde "flash" Gordon was competing in the 4oom meter Semi-finals where he has performed a season and personal best with a time of 46.33. Lolonde has made great strides this season, with competing greatly at C.A.C Games (Central American and Caribbean Games) in Puerto Rico and now in his first Commonwealth Games.

Transitions: Opening round...3rd (47.07)...Semi-Finals...4th (46.33PB)

Next up for Lolonde is the 4x100 meter relay that will begin on Monday 10.11.2010...Good luck and continue stride.

New Season, Same Goal...

Hello everyone of Zenith Velocity? current and new members. Today is the day where one of our own (Lalonde Gordon) has left for the 2010 Commonwealth Games in New Delhi, India where will be participating in the individual 200m and the 4x100m relay. Commonwealth Games will be televised from October 7th until October 13th on Universal Sports (check your local listening). I will update the blog on Lalonde's process at the games as the days goes on.

Cross Country Sunday: This pass Sunday at Van Court-land Park M.A.C (Metropolitan Athletic Congress) kicked off their Cross Country season, where some of Zenith Velocity Track members participated in, and were very successful in their runs. I would like to say thank you: Lalonde, Paul (Kim), Ebony, Tashedah, Oraldo, Jalissa, Isiaah and Chris....Times from the meet will be up shortly...Great job also to Jason, who participated in a 5k the previous day.

....I would also like to say welcome Bryan Steele, the newest member to Zenith Velocity

Indoor season is almost here guys, lets prepare to do great things.

Winning attitude

Over the weekend, one of our own Mr. Joshua Louis captured the gold in the 110m hurdles in this past weekends 2010 Empire State Games. Congratulations.

In more good new another fellow teammate, Ali Beauvais has made the finals of the 400m hurdles at the 2010 C.A.C (Central American and Caribbean Games) in MayaGuez, Puerto Rico. Ali will be performing tomorrow in the afternoon for the opportunity to become the 2010 400m hurdles C.A.C Champion. Everyone show your support for Ali.

Rising Star....

This past Thursday, one our own was featured in the local New Jersey papers "The Jersey Journal" as being a premier athlete and also student. Shmad Marshell was interviewed by Michael Cohan and Photographed by Doug Bauman, both of The Jersey Journal in a featured story dubbed "...Hudson County's track star of the future." The story acknowledges his preservation and commitment to the sport, and the image he portrays as being such a unique athlete.

Excerpt from interview, Shmad..."currently ranked third in the region by the AAU in the State in the 800-meter and ranked sixth in the 1500-meter runs for his age group in the sub-youth division."

Apparel Body Suit material was sponsored and provided by trisports.com

Link to article:

http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2010/07/13_year_old_shmad_marshall_is.html

2010 East Region Championships

Forth of July weekend brought fort many fireworks, but non was brighter that Zenith Velocity capturing our first USATF Regional team championship at Icabod Crane High School in Valatie, NY.

July 4th weekend was a great achievement for the team and athletes who participate for Zenith Velocity. With the great performances by everyone, a championship was won and Zenith Velocity was deemed 2010 USATF East Region Champions. All was deem possible with the performances of Troy Faulkner with his 4 gold medals, 400m, 200m, 4x100m, and sprint medley, and Micheal Brown with 3 gold medals, 800m, 1500m, and sprint medley. There were also key performances from Steve Delice and Ivan Smalls in individual events, Ivan with 1 gold medal in the 1500m race walk and Steve and with 2 silver medals in the 400m hurdles and 400m.

Other key performers: Ali Beauvias (1st. 400m hurdles, 3rd. 400m), Kim Williams (3rd. 100m), Cyrus (1st. 4x100m & 4x400m relays), Josua Louis (3rd. Triple Jump, 2nd. 110m hurdles), CJ (3rd. 200m), Lance Fleming (3rd. 1500m, 1st. Distance Medley), Anthong Campbell (1st. 4x400m & Sprint Medley), Chris Mclean (1st. Distance Medley) and Jason McNeil (1st. 4x400m).

Again Congratulation Zenith Velocity on becoming 2010 USATF East Region Champions.

Special acknowledgment to trisports, Zenith Velocity's official online Track & Field sponsor and runner apparel provider. Again, Congratulation to everyone.

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