As reported by the Shelter Island Reporter, November 17, 2007 Locals Mark Marathon History
Cara Loriz Islanders celebrated landmark anniversaries in marathon running last weekend.

Dr. Frank Adipietro completed the annual run. His wife Mary Ellen rooted him on while friends Samantha and Claire Read watched the Adipietro's son Liam, the group cheering from the sidelines right in front of the New York Athletic Club. Frank, who will turn 50 next week, finished in 4:38:25. 

Mike Stromberg and Ben Jones also came to watch the race. "This was an important year for me," He told the SI Reporter this week by phone from the city. Completing his 25th New York City Marathon on his wedding anniversary and before his 50th birthday made for "an exciting day. I am not getting any younger, but the race seemed easier because of the weather." His wife Mary Ellen often runs the race, in fact, they both ran it in 1991 three days before they got married.

Dr. Adipietro said he is hoping to convince Police Chief Jim Read, Claire and Samantha's father,  to run the race next year.

Marathon Competitor Dr. Frank Adipietro of ELIH with son Liam after Sunday's marathon race in New York City.