Wicked Weekly Update

Published on July 3, 2009 in Wicked Weekly Update. 0 Comments

Keep up on the latest news and events with the Wicked Running Club! Have a Safe and Happy 4th of July! 

CLUB NOTES… official club biz and reminders-

Group Runs: Wicked offers 3 official organized runs during the week. If you are looking for a group of people to run with on different days or different times than the official Club runs, feel free to email the entire club at wicked@googlegroups.com.

Saturdays 8am at Forest River Park

The next Monday night slow run on July 6th will start from Lynch Park park in lot in Beverly MA at 6:30 pm. The rules are the same. All are welcome, no place is too slow! For more info please email John Mahoney at john@wickedrunningclub.com

Tuesdays/Thursdays 5:30 starting at the Front Street Café.

-Our next Board meeting is July 6th, 2009 at 6:30 pm. Instead of meeting at the Senior Center in Salem, we will be meeting at the Tavern in the Square on Washington Street in Salem. All Club members are welcome to attend. If you would like to suggest an item for the agenda, please email Tim Short @ tim.short1@gmail.com

-Our next Grand Prix race will be the Yankee Homecoming 5k/10miler on July 28th 2009 . 5k will start at 6:25 and the 10 mile will go off at 6:35.  For a race application click here. To sign up on active.com click here . Be sure to use our USATF Club number on the application: 02-0266.

Club Day at The Sports Spa

Where? The Sports Spa in Woburn MA

When? July 11th, 2009 at 3 p.m.

Why? Come and check out the Alter G Treadmill and have your questions answered about fitness and running by Wicked member and Certified Active Release Technique Practitioner Mike Toomey.

Visit the website or Get Directions or Visit the Facebook Page

Check out the Sub-4 Minute Mile, by Nate Jenkins on the Alter G

 

“Wicked Kidz” Races

Where? Forest River Park

When? July 18, 2009 at 9 a.m.

Why? Come and cheer on younger runners as they compete in either the 1/2 mile or the mile. Volunteers are needed! If you would like to volunteer please email Tim Short at tim.short1@gmail.com.

Check it out on Facebook or for more information contact Race Director Doug Bollen at dbollen@salem.com.

Race applications can be downloaded by clicking on “Wicked Kidz” Race

Wicked 5th Anniversary Party

August 1st, 2009 3pm Camp Naumkeag

Come and celebrate Wicked Running Club’s 5th Anniversary!!! This event is open to all WRC members and their families! We hope you can make it!

One of the many things that will be happening during the party will be a photo slide show with music. Please pick  1-2 photos  by July 13th if you would like your photo(s) to be in the slide show. Photos can be of you before being a member of the Wicked Running Club, but it would be great if you could send in at least one photo of yourself in some Wicked Gear! As for the music, pick the names of 2 songs by July 10th. Send both Photos and songs to Tim Short at tim.short1@gmail.com.  We will then have a vote to decide the top 5 songs during the weekend, with results announced on Monday the 13th.

Wicked Grand Prix Series Standings Updated on 6/7/09

Full standings can be viewed at Wicked Grand Prix Race Series

Men 1-18: Kyle Hewson 110

Men 20-29: Tim Short 638, James DeLuca 374, Doug Chick 220

Women 20-29: Karra Cheever 321, Melissa Jaynes 238, Annie Rose Willis 220

Men 30-39: Dave Long 550, Colin Doherty 472, Matt Adams 210

Women 30-39: Angel Green 370, Gail Gordon 220, Mary Tolian 218

Men 40-49: T.R. Ramsdell 605, Tim Clarke 501, Peter Raymond 494

Women 40-49: Mellissa Shea 550 , Shannon O’Donnell 453, Patty Carter 283

Men 50-59: John Mahoney 312, Billy Shea 307, Doug Bollen 256

Women 50-59: Marie Gesnaldo 305, Caron Weiner 202, Deb Touchette 185

Men 60-69: Gordon McFarland 110, Billy Prentiss 110, Stan Cahill 110, Lester Friedberg 67

CLUB MEMBER NEWS… submit your weekly news to wicked.weekly.newsletter@gmail.com

Race Results

Lynn Woods July 1st, 2009 

6 Miles

5 Doug Chick 39:01

9 James DeLuca 40:24

22 Colin Maclay47:11

23 Jay Curry 48:39

24 Dan Cooper 48:39

29 Bill Morse 50:31

30 Billy Shea 50:45

48 Chip Bott 46:12

51 Steph Cooper 56:59

52 Karen Giroux 57:05

58 Sarah Coffey 58:59

10k Wiener Run June 29th, 2009 

2 James DeLuca 38:08

8 Dan Barrett 47:29

10 Gail Gordon 47:45

12 Jay Curry 48:30

15 Billy Shea 49:30

23 Chip Bott 55:33

27 Steph Cooper 58:27

POW-MIA Run For Freedom 5 Miler June 28th, 2009

38 Beth O’Grady 39:51 7:51 (2nd in age group)

48 Doug Bollen 42:07 8:26

New Charles River Run 

5K

1 Doug Chick 16:44

12 Danny Chick 19:32 (1st in age group)

14 Jarred Keohane 20:20

7.5 Miles

896 Lester Friedberg 1:18:08

938 Tammy Moshella 1:19:31

Bill Dunn jr. Memorial Race  June 27th, 2009

6 Doug Chick 29:13 5:51

14 Danny Chick 33:20 6:40 (3rd in age group)

Ipswich Rotary 5k at Apppleton Farms

2 David Long 17:56 5:48

11 Moe Kelley 20:15 6:32

Danvers Kiwanis 5 Miler June 26th, 2009 

8 Rich Tomlins  30:03 6:01 (1st place in age group)

10 Tim Short  30:30 6:06 (1st place in age group)

17 Annie Rose Willis 32:21 6:29 (First overall Female)

35 T.R. Ramsdell 34:47 6:58 (3rd place in age group)

45 Tim Clarke 35:26 7:06

46 Collin Doherty 35:32 7:07

83 Billy Shea 38:40 7:44 (3rd place in age group)

94 Melissa Shea 39:43 7:57

115 Jay Middleton 40:50 8:10

131 Chip Bott 42:18 8:28

168 Ken Hewson 44:19 8:52

170 Shannon O’ Donnell 44:24 8:57

187 Peter Raymond 45:17 9:04

207 Shari Hewson 47:06 9:26

230 Angel Green 50:15 10:03

Fiesta Five Road Race 5k June 25th, 2009

7 David Long 17:19 5:36 (2nd in age group)

35 Annie Rose Willis 19:38 6:20 (1st in age group)

55 T.R. Ramsdell 20:49 6:43

280 Christine O’Donnell 28:32 9:13

J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge June 25th, 2009

Matt Adams 24:18 6:55

Upcoming Races

From Tim Short

8th Annual International Race for Research on September 12th, 2009 at 9 am in Peabody, MA.   Your club has been well represented in past years and we hope you will be able to participate once again this year. 

 As you know, this is a benefit 5K road race and 2-mile fun run/walk to help find the cure for Progeria, a fatal, “premature aging” syndrome that afflicts children.   We are nearing the end of our first ever progeria drug trial at Children’s Hospital, potentially offering great hope to these beautiful children with Progeria.   We need your support more than ever as we move forward in our quest to find a cure for this devastating disease.

 We had over 250 participants last year and hope to make this year our best ever!  We’d appreciate your putting our race event on your club calendar and “talking it up” amongst your members.   I would be happy to send you some race applications in advance to make in-person registration easier for your members.   We also have online registration again this year at www.firstgiving.com/prf  

 

From Beth O’Grady

For those interested in a Summer Evening race, the 22nd Annual Jim Kane Sugar Bowl 5 Miler is Thursday, July 16 at 6:30 at the Bayside Expo in Dorchester. Nice event- very flat, very fast course. 5 year age breaks for awards. Includes mini runner expo outdoors. Benefits Boys & Girls Clubs in Boston area.

From Deb Touchette

Green Belt Trail Race (5k or 10k)

July 18th, 2009 9 a.m. start

Pingree Reservation, Pingree School Hamilton MA

Visit www.ecga.org/trailrun.html to register or to learn more!

From Doug Bollen

Historic Salem’s First Annual Heritage Days 5K Road Race

August 2, 2009 at 9 a.m. at 2 New Liberty Street, Salem, MA 01970

Race Day registration from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m.

Entry Fee:

$18 before July 1, 2009;

$20 from July 2 – July 31, 2009

$25 on race day

Proceeds from the race will go toward publishing the Historic Salem Home owner’s Handbook

Awards: Overall winner male and female

More Info: http://www.historicsalem.org

Email: michelewashburn@hotmail.com

Online Registration: https://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1719024

Register Early: Shirts for the first 100 entrants!

Salem Park, Recreation & Community Services Department

Present:

The Derby Street Mile Run!

Friday, August 21, 2009

in Salem , Mass, 7:00pm & 7:15pm

Race starts on Fort Ave & finishes at Pickering Wharf !

Entry fee: $14 pre-race day $15 on race day, USTFA Certified code MA07017JK

Awesome Technical short sleeve shirts given to first 300 entrants!!

NEW this year- two races, enter your choice “Family or Competitive” Run

Competitive run 7:00 pm – Top 3 in age groups will receive awards in Competitive run

Family Run 7:15pm – all runners in Family run will receive medals

Post Race: at Waterfront Hotel & Suites – refreshments, water, soda, and fruit

Information: Contact the Salem Park , Recreation & Community Services (978) 744-0180 or

Email: dbollen@salem.com

Wicked Fall Marathon Survey

Sure the calendar says June, but before you know it the leaves will start to change colors and that can only me one thing! It’s time to plan for your Fall Marathon! Wicked Runners have been know to travel all over the country, and sometimes out of the country to take on a race that measures 26.2 miles. Below is a list people that will be running in a marathon this fall. If you don’t see your name up here and would like to let everyone in Wicked Nation know what race you will be doing, feel free to send the race info to the wicked weekly mail box at wicked.weekly.newsletter@gmail.com!

Bay State Marathon October 18th, 2009

Dan Barrett

Gail Gordon

Tim Short

Rich Tomlins

Matt Adams

Miranda Morse

Marine Corps Marathon October 25, 2009

Kerry Gertz

Newport Amica Marathon October 28th, 2009

Darla Johnson

Vermont 50 MT Bike or Ultra Run (5ok) September 27, 2009

Karen Giroux

Steph Cooper

Indianapolis Monumental Marathon November 7th, 2009

Melissa Jaynes

On The Run-By Jay Kumar

Published on July 2, 2009 in Uncategorized. 0 Comments

The Wicked Running Club website will now be carrying the Bi-Weekly column, “On The Run” By Jay Kumar that appears in The Salem News. I hope everyone enjoys reading these columns as they are always full of great information!

Some helpful suggestions for dealing with long-distance burnout

Bi-Weekly Column Appearing in The Salem News

By Jay Kumar
Correspondent

On The Run

Jay Kumar

I’m a big fan of marathon running. I enjoy the challenge of training for months and conquering each 26.2-mile course on race day. I’ve got 11 marathons under my belt and two weeks ago, I began training for another in the fall.

But as I was out on my first two long runs the last two Saturdays, I slowly realized something: the thrill was gone.

Two Saturdays ago, I was supposed to run 13 miles and only had the energy to run 10. Then last weekend, I left the house intent on completing 15 miles, but again, I struggled. Part of it was the humidity, but a bigger part was a sheer lack of desire to run that distance.

And as I trudged along to again run only 10 miles, I decided if I couldn’t get fired up for my first two long runs of my 16-week training program, how miserable would I be in a month when it was 80 degrees and I was supposed to run 20 miles?

So I made the decision to skip the fall marathon, instead focusing on shorter distances and possibly running a half-marathon or two in the fall. Thankfully, I hadn’t signed up for the Maine Marathon yet, so I didn’t have to eat the $50 registration.

Simply put, I was just burned out on long-distance running.

I trained all winter for Boston and had two months to recuperate until training began for the fall marathon. But apparently, neither my body nor my mind was ready for another go-round.

I usually do two marathons per year, one in the spring and one in the fall. The last time I decided to skip a marathon season was the spring of 2007, which means I had run four straight seasons. My legs are still tight from the spring marathon, but more importantly, I’m just ready for a break mentally.

Burnout happens to everyone at some point. Sometimes it’s good to shake things up, for a mental and physical break.

If you feel like you’re in a rut with your running, try mixing in some cross-training, play a sport, or just take a week off. I’m way too addicted to physical activity to take a week off from any exercise, but I am looking forward to the rest of the summer now that I know I don’t have those torturous long runs ahead of me.

I’m planning to run in a bunch of local 5Ks and 10Ks over the next few months and just enjoy being outside (if we ever get any weather worth enjoying). But I’m also going to keep doing weight training and playing some hockey and golf to keep things interesting. I’ll limit my weekend long runs to 7 miles for a while, then work back up to longer distances as I get closer to the fall.

There’s no shame in admitting your heart just isn’t into training for a particular event; of course, it’s a lot easier when you realize it early on before you’ve committed to running a marathon (paid the registration, booked a flight and hotel room, raised charity funds, told everyone you know, etc.). Sometimes the best move is to take a break, recharge the batteries and come back stronger in the future.

I fully expect to be doing those brutal long runs next winter, but in the meantime, I plan to take full advantage of my break by indulging in a little rest and relaxation. Hey, I’ll be out there torturing myself soon enough.

Starts and stops

In about a month, two great annual traditions will take place: the Yankee Homecoming Road Races in Beverly and Newburyport. This year, the 49th annual Newburyport Yankee Homecoming 10-mile and 5K races take place on July 28; visit www.yankeerace.com for more information.

On Aug. 6, the 42nd annual Greater Beverly YMCA Yankee Homecoming 5K Road Race takes place at Lynch Park. It also includes kids’ fun run races. Visit www.northshoreymca.org for more information.

If you’re looking for something a little more challenging, why not head over to Lynn Woods on a Wednesday night this summer? The Lynn Woods Cross Country races take place every week at 6:30 p.m.; there are two free trail races each week, a short one of 2-3 miles and a longer race between 4-8 miles. There are also 1/4-mile and ½-mile races for children. The courses are mostly dirt roads and trails, with some serious hills in between. Visit www.lwrun.org for more information.

On the Run is a biweekly column about the North Shore running scene. Send any questions, comments, or news to jay.kumar@gmail.com.

Upcoming races

Saturday, July 4

*Firecracker 4-Miler, Athletes Corner, 427 Paradise Road, Swampscott 9 a.m. Race to benefit Swampscott Rotary Scholarship Fund. Contact: Ted (Athletes Corner) at 1-781-598-4441 or ted.chb@verizon.net.

*Whistleblowers 4K Road Race, Lanesville Community Center, 8 Vulcan St., Gloucester, 10 a.m. Contact: Beth Vasta (LEAP Neighbors Helping Neighbors), C/o 50 Rowley Shore, Gloucester, MA, USA, 01930 or e-mail LEAPJuly4@aol.com.

Wednesday, July 8, 15

*Danvers 5K Fun Run, Sweet William’s Garden Center, 141 Pine St., Danvers, 7 p.m. Free, timed run. All welcome. These events are part of a weekly 52-race series. E-mail adam@danvers5k.com.

Visit http://coolrunning.com/eventcal/index.php for more race listings.

Wiener Run 10k

Published on July 1, 2009 in race results. 1 Comment

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Start of the Wiener Run 10k

Here are some results from Monday nights Wiener Run 10k that took place at Asbury Grove in South Hamilton. Pictures from the race can be found by clicking here.

2 James DeLuca 38:08

8 Dan Barrett 47:29

10 Gail Gordon 47:45

12 Jay Curry 48:30

15 Billy Shea 49:30

23 Chip Bott 55:33

27 Steph Cooper 58:27

Danvers Kiwanis 5 Miler-Wicked Grand Prix Race

Published on July 1, 2009 in Grand Prix Race and race results. 0 Comments

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Billy Shea making his way to the finish

Under a cloudy sky and humid conditions the 25th Annual running of the Danvers Kiwanis 5 Miler featured a pack of Wicked Runners that came ready to race.

Though conditions for the most part were lousy, the race conditions were perfect for Annie Rose Willis who lead the way for Wicked, taking  first place overall in the Women’s Division with a time of 32:21. Rich Tomlins had a strong performance for the Wicked Men with a 30:03.  New Wicked member Jay Middleton also got in the action with his very first Wicked Grand Prix Race!

As reported in a previous post, there was some mix up with getting the results up on Cool Running because of timing issues and a few walkers that got mixed in with the running results. Results are now posted on Cool Running and can be viewed by clicking here. More photos coming soon!

8 Rich Tomlins  30:03 6:01 (1st place in age group)

10 Tim Short  30:30 6:06 (1st place in age group)

17 Annie Rose Willis 32:21 6:29 (First overall Female)

35 T.R. Ramsdell 34:47 6:58 (3rd place in age group)

45 Tim Clarke 35:26 7:06

46 Collin Doherty 35:32 7:07

83 Billy Shea 38:40 7:44 (3rd place in age group)

94 Melissa Shea 39:43 7:57

115 Jay Middleton 40:50 8:10

131 Chip Bott 42:18 8:28

168 Ken Hewson 44:19 8:52

170 Shannon O’ Donnell 44:24 8:57

187 Peter Raymond 45:17 9:04

207 Shari Hewson 47:06 9:26

230 Angel Green 50:15 10:03

Missing Results and a First Place Finish

Published on June 29, 2009 in Grand Prix Race. 1 Comment

Here we are, Monday morning and still no results from Friday’s Danvers Kiwanis 5 Miler. There were a few problems with timing and a stray walker or two mixing in with the runners. Results should be posted on coolrunning soon.

Until those pesky results are posted, we can enjoy the story of a first place finish by Annie Rose Willis. Great job Annie!

IMG_0498Annie Rose Willis after her first place victory

Norton, Willis take top spots

By Joe Jasinski
STAFF WRITER

DANVERS — Four-hundred runners stood in 77-degree humidity at the intersection of Cabot Road and Exeter Street, eager to take that first step.

At 6:32 p.m., longtime race chairman Wayne Comeau sounded an air horn, commencing the 25th Danvers Kiwanis Five Mile Road Race.

Less than 25 minutes later, Harry Norton (24:53) completed the course first overall. Twenty-nine seconds later, Dan Vassallo (25:22) finished in second.

The two, both first-time runners in the Kiwanis race, ran stride-for-stride for the first two miles before Norton (a 2008 Dartmouth graduate) pulled ahead. The two have been competing against each other since the Cape Ann League; Norton went to North Reading High and Vassallo (a 2007 Colby graduate) attended Wilmington.

It was a familiar finish.

“Too many times to count,” Norton said when asked how many times he’s faced Vassallo.

“I think I beat you once,” Vassallo joked.

Vassallo finished 24th overall in the 2008 Boston Marathon. Norton, a British citizen, will return home to compete in a British national competition later this summer.

With a time of 32:20, Annie Rose Willis placed first in the women’s division. A Danvers native, Willis ran track at Bishop Fenwick and is now the track coach at Holten Richmond Middle School in Danvers.

“Seeing people I knew everywhere while I was running was awesome,” Willis said. “A lot of my students are running in this race, too.”

Less than 24 hours earlier, Willis ran in the Fiesta Five Road Race (5K) in Gloucester. She was the third women to finish (19:38) and placed 35th overall. After running in the Kiwanis race for the first time last night, Willis will be back next year to defend her women’s crown, she said.

A Danvers winner encapsulates the spirit of the race, which has regained popularity since becoming affiliated with the annual Danvers Family Festival, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary.

“It’s a Danvers thing,” Comeau said.

The chairman has been involved with the race for some 27 years, even before the Kiwanis Club began heading up the operation in 1984. When the race’s attendance began declining in its middle years (with sometimes only 150-200 runners), Comeau was one of the few who continued volunteering. Without his continued engagement, the race could not have experienced the resuscitation is has, Kiwanis Club Treasurer Alan Hartnett said. (Hartnett has been involved with the race since 1990.)

The club raised an estimated $3,000 from this year’s races, which also includes a two-mile walk. Money raised will go toward the seven community involvement-based scholarships the Kiwanis Club gives to high school students.

Father’s Day races

Published on June 22, 2009 in race results. 0 Comments

Father’s Day might have been a total wash out for some sports but not for runners looking to pick up a race.  Here are some race results from Sunday June 21, 2009…Father’s Day!

Rockport Father’s Day 5K and 10K

5K

3 545 David Long   2/19   M3039 Beverly  MA   17:48  5:44

14 646 Anne Willis 3/16   F2029 Danvers MA   20:36  6:38

16 570 T.R. Ramsdell 4/21   M4049 Beverly      MA   21:00  6:46

10K
1 867 Scott Carrier 1/11 M3039 Beverly MA 39:28 6:21
13 801 Matt Adams 4/11 M3039 Beverly MA 44:23 7:09
17 824 Gail M. Gordon 2/7 F3039 Lynn MA 46:01 7:25
24 805 Daniel J. Barrett 7/19 M4049 Lynn MA  47:49  7:42

Revere Beach 5k 
2 TIM SHORT  220 2/5 M1929 28 BURLINGTON MA 20:03 6:28 2/29 M
12 KARRA CHEEVER 219 4/16 F1929 25 BEVERLY MA 22:47 7:20 5/28 F
30 BETH O'GRADY 211 ½ F4049 49 SALEM MA  27:04 8:43 9/28 F
35 DOUG BOLLEN 210 4/4 M5059 50 SALEM MA  27:30 8:52 24/29 M
39 JOHN MCDONOUGH 221 7/7 M4049 46 NAHANT MA WICKED 27:59 9:01 27/29 M

49th Annual Mount Washington Road Race

Published on June 22, 2009 in race results. 2 Comments

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Road racing on Fathers Day Weekend in New England  started off with one of the most popular mountain races around, the Mount Washington Road Race. While there might only be one hill during this race, it’s the longest and most challenging hill any runner will probably ever face. The race is 7.6 miles and has runners traveling along the Auto Road. Now that may seem like a an easy race, but with an average grade of 11.5 %, with other sections being 18% and the final 50 yards a astonishing 22%, this is no piece of cake race. Oh, and did I mention that the only way to get into this race in the first place is through a lottery system?

With the challenge laid out before them Bill Morse, Steph Cooper, Shari Hewson, and Ken Hewson, battled the only hill that the race had and below are the results from the race. Congratulations to all of them on a great race! Way to represent Wicked!!

482 39/73 William Morse 58M Dracut MA 41 1:52:57 14:52

832 46/50 Stephanie Cooper 41F Salem MA W86 2:20:10 18:27

888 41/45 Shari Hewson 46 F Beverly MA W158 2:33:31 20:12

890 93/93 Kenneth Hewson 41 M Beverly MA 389 2:33:50 20:15

Wicked Weekly Update

Published on June 19, 2009 in Wicked Weekly Update. 0 Comments

Keep up on the latest news and events with the Wicked Running Club!

*Updated with additional race results!

CLUB NOTES… official club biz and reminders-

Good luck to Bill Morse, Steph Cooper, Shari Hewson, Ken Hewson, and Bruce Campbell who will be representing Wicked this weekend at the Mt. Washington Road Race!!

Group Runs: Wicked offers 3 official organized runs during the week. If you are looking for a group of people to run with on different days or different times than the official Club runs, feel free to email the entire club at wicked@googlegroups.com.

Saturdays 8am at Forest River Park

The next Monday night slow run on June 22nd will start from Lynch Park park in lot in Beverly MA at 6:30 pm. The rules are the same. All are welcome, no place is too slow! For more info please email John Mahoney at john@wickedrunningclub.com

Tuesdays/Thursdays 5:30 starting at the Front Street Café.

-Our next Board meeting is July 6th, 2009 at 6:30 pm. Instead of meeting at the Senior Center in Salem, we will be meeting at the Tavern in the Square on Washington Street in Salem. All Club members are welcome to attend. If you would like to suggest an item for the agenda, please email Tim Short @ tim.short1@gmail.com

-Our Grand Prix race will be the Danvers Kiwanis Club 5-Miler on June 26th at 6:30 pm. For a race application click here.

Club Day at The Sports Spa

Where? The Sports Spa in Woburn MA

When? July 11th, 2009 at 3 p.m.

Why? Come and check out the Alter G Treadmill and have your questions answered about fitness and running by Wicked member and Certified Active Release Technique Practitioner Mike Toomey.

Visit the website or Get Directions or Visit the Facebook Page

Check out the Sub-4 Minute Mile, by Nate Jenkins on the Alter G

“Wicked Kidz” Races

Where? Forest River Park

When? July 18, 2009 at 9 a.m.

Why? Come and cheer on younger runners as they compete in either the 1/2 mile or the mile. Volunteers are needed! If you would like to volunteer please email Tim Short at tim.short1@gmail.com.

Check it out on Facebook or for more information contact Race Director Doug Bollen at dbollen@salem.com.

Race applications can be downloaded by clicking on “Wicked Kidz” Race

Wicked 5th Anniversary Party

August 1st, 2009 3pm Camp Naumkeag

Come and celebrate Wicked Running Club’s 5th Anniversary!!! This event is open to all WRC members and their families! We hope you can make it!

One of the many things that will be happening during the party will be a photo slide show with music. Please pick  1-2 photos  by July 13th if you would like your photo(s) to be in the slide show. Photos can be of you before being a member of the Wicked Running Club, but it would be great if you could send in at least one photo of yourself in some Wicked Gear! As for the music, pick the names of 2 songs by July 10th. Send both Photos and songs to Tim Short at tim.short1@gmail.com.  We will then have a vote to decide the top 5 songs during the weekend, with results announced on Monday the 13th.

Wicked Grand Prix Series Standings Updated on 6/7/09

Full standings can be viewed at Wicked Grand Prix Race Series

Men 1-18: Kyle Hewson 110

Men 20-29: Tim Short 528, James DeLuca 374, Doug Chick 220

Women 20-29: Karra Cheever 321, Melissa Jaynes 165, Maria Castro 196

Men 30-39: Dave Long 550, Colin Doherty 362, Matt Adams 210

Women 30-39: Angel Green 260, Gail Gordon 220, Mary Tolian 218

Men 40-49: T.R. Ramsdell 508, Peter Raymond 418, John McDonoud 413

Women 40-49: Mellissa Shea 440 , Shannon O’Donnell 356, Patty Carter 283

Men 50-59: John Mahoney 312, Doug Bollen 256, Billy Shea 195

Women 50-59: Marie Gesnaldo 305, Caron Weiner 202, Deb Touchette 185

Men 60-69: Gordon McFarland 110, Billy Prentiss 110, Stan Cahill 110, Lester Friedberg 67

CLUB MEMBER NEWS… submit your weekly news to wicked.weekly.newsletter@gmail.com

Race Results

Prime BEEF 5k at Guantanamo Bay Naval Base, Cuba July 6th, 2009

Rodney Furr 4th overall (1st Master)  22:05

Market Square Day 10 K June 13. 2009

19 10/235 M3039 38:02 38:03 6:08 David Long 35 M   485 Beverly MA
Great Lincoln Steeplechase June 14, 2009
Jenny Lincoln       127  F ??  42:09
Richard Tomlins     032  M 44  45:20
Bill Morse          084  M 58  53:23
Elizabeth Touchette 016  F 26  55:02
Stephen Touchette   015  M 54  55:20
Alison Phelan       021  F 44  59:51
William Shea        020  M 58  60:47
Deb Touchette       014  F 53  61:02
Allison Rourke      011  F 34  63:48
Shannon O'Donnell   012  F 45  71:19

1st Annual Burlington Rotary & Meals on Wheels 5K June 14, 2009

1   1/10   M0129   17:59  5:48 James Deluca 25 M   233 Beverly MA
2   2/10   M0129   18:45  6:03 Timothy Short 28 M   246 Burlington MA
26   2/16   F4049   25:00  8:03 Beth O'Grady 48 F   253 Salem MA
31   4/5    M5059   25:52  8:20 Douglas Bollen 50 M   252 Salem MA

16th Annual Louise Rossetti Women’s 5k June 17, 2009

24 Kerry Phelan 5/13 F1419 PEABODY  22:09  7:08
49 Beth O'Grady 14/103  F4049 SALEM  WICKED 24:10  7:47
83 Mary Tuttle 32/109  F3039 SALEM  25:38  8:15
123 Stacy Adams 51/109  F3039 BEVERLY 27:11  8:45
147 Sarah Coffey 55/109  F3039 SALEM 28:17  9:07
162 Marie Gesnaldo 17/41   F5059 PELHAM 28:58  9:20
163 Angel Green 64/109  F3039 LYNN  28:58  9:20 PR!
201 Anna Sousa 80/109  F3039 SALEM  30:38  9:52

From Tammy Moschella

This is an awesome race! June 28th. Some minor hills but it’s relatively flat course, great barbeque after with a guitar player and it’s at a bar so you can get a cold beer afterwards! Parking fills quickly so get there EARLY!

I plan on making a day of it. I would love to have some company out there! Let me know if you are interested in joining us. I think Lester, Carol and Angel are going to do it with me. The more the merrier I always say!

From Beth O’Grady

For anyone who got shut out of the New Charles River Run on Sunday, June 28, there is a 5 mile race in South Boston at 10 a.m. the same day, the 26th Annual POW-MIA Race for Freedom, link: http://www.coolrunning.com/major/09/powmia/
It is a very flat waterfront course- same as the Jim Kane Sugar Bowl 5 Miler for those who have run it. www.newcharlesriverrun.com

From Doug Bollen

Historic Salem’s First Annual Heritage Days 5K Road Race

August 2, 2009 at 9 a.m. at 2 New Liberty Street, Salem, MA 01970

Race Day registration from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m.

Entry Fee:

$18 before July 1, 2009;

$20 from July 2 – July 31, 2009

$25 on race day

Proceeds from the race will go toward publishing the Historic Salem Home owner’s Handbook

Awards: Overall winner male and female

More Info: http://www.historicsalem.org

Email: michelewashburn@hotmail.com

Online Registration: https://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1719024

Register Early: Shirts for the first 100 entrants!

Salem Park, Recreation & Community Services Department

Present:

The Derby Street Mile Run!

Friday, August 21, 2009

in Salem , Mass, 7:00pm & 7:15pm

Race starts on Fort Ave & finishes at Pickering Wharf !

Entry fee: $14 pre-race day $15 on race day, USTFA Certified code MA07017JK

Awesome Technical short sleeve shirts given to first 300 entrants!!

NEW this year- two races, enter your choice “Family or Competitive” Run

Competitive run 7:00 pm – Top 3 in age groups will receive awards in Competitive run

Family Run 7:15pm – all runners in Family run will receive medals

Post Race: at Waterfront Hotel & Suites – refreshments, water, soda, and fruit

Information: Contact the Salem Park , Recreation & Community Services (978) 744-0180 or

Email: dbollen@salem.com

Wicked Fall Marathon Survey

Sure the calendar says June, but before you know it the leaves will start to change colors and that can only me one thing! It’s time to plan for your Fall Marathon! Wicked Runners have been know to travel all over the country, and sometimes out of the country to take on a race that measures 26.2 miles. Below is a list people that will be running in a marathon this fall. If you don’t see your name up here and would like to let everyone in Wicked Nation know what race you will be doing, feel free to send the race info to the wicked weekly mail box at wicked.weekly.newsletter@gmail.com!

Bay State Marathon October 18th, 2009

Dan Barrett

Gail Gordon

Tim Short

Rich Tomlins

Matt Adams

Marine Corps Marathon October 25, 2009

Kerry Gertz

Newport Amica Marathon October 28th, 2009

Darla Johnson

Vermont 50 MT Bike or Ultra Run (5ok) September 27, 2009

Karen Giroux

Steph Cooper

Indianapolis Monumental Marathon November 7th, 2009

Melissa Jaynes

Wicked Weekly Update

Published on June 12, 2009 in Wicked Weekly Update. 3 Comments

Keep up on the latest news and events with the Wicked Running Club!

CLUB NOTES… official club biz and reminders-

Group Runs: Wicked offers 3 official organized runs during the week. If you are looking for a group of people to run with on different days or different times than the official Club runs, feel free to email the entire club at wicked@googlegroups.com.

Saturdays 8am at Forest River Park

Mondays 6:30pm starting near Salem State South Campus. For more details email John Mahoney at john@wickedrunningclub.com

Tuesdays/Thursdays 5:30 starting at the Front Street Café.

-Our next Board meeting is July 6th, 2009 at 6:30 pm. Instead of meeting at the Senior Center in Salem, we will be meeting at the Tavern in the Square on Washington Street in Salem. All Club members are welcome to attend. If you would like to suggest an item for the agenda, please email Tim Short @ tim.short1@gmail.com

-Our Grand Prix race will be the Danvers Kiwanis Club 5-Miler on June 26th at 6:30 pm. For a race application click here.

Club Day at The Sports Spa

Where? The Sports Spa in Woburn MA

When? July 11th, 2009 at 3 p.m.

Why? Come and check out the Alter G Treadmill and have your questions answered about fitness and running by Wicked member and Certified Active Release Technique Practitioner Mike Toomey.

Visit the website or Get Directions or Visit the Facebook Page

Check out the Sub-4 Minute Mile, by Nate Jenkins on the Alter G

“Wicked Kidz” Races

Where? Forest River Park

When? July 18, 2009 at 9 a.m.

Why? Come and cheer on younger runners as they compete in either the 1/2 mile or the mile. Volunteers are needed! If you would like to volunteer please email Tim Short at tim.short1@gmail.com.

Check it out on Facebook or for more information contact Race Director Doug Bollen at dbollen@salem.com.

Race applications can be downloaded by clicking on “Wicked Kidz” Race

Wicked Fall Marathon Survey

Sure the calendar says June, but before you know it the leaves will start to change colors and that can only me one thing! It’s time to plan for your Fall Marathon! Wicked Runners have been know to travel all over the country, and sometimes out of the country to take on a race that measures 26.2 miles. Below is a list people that will be running in a marathon this fall. If you don’t see your name up here and would like to let everyone in Wicked Nation know what race you will be doing, feel free to send the race info to the wicked weekly mail box at wicked.weekly.newsletter@gmail.com!

Bay State Marathon October 18th, 2009

Dan Barrett

Gail Gordon

Tim Short

Rich Tomlins

Marine Corps Marathon October 25, 2009

Kerry Gertz

Newport Amica Marathon October 28th, 2009

Darla Johnson

Vermont 50 MT Bike or Ultra Run (5ok) September 27, 2009

Karen Giroux

Steph Cooper

Indianapolis Monumental Marathon November 7th, 2009

Melissa Jaynes

Wicked Grand Prix Series Standings Updated on 6/7/09

Full standings can be viewed at Wicked Grand Prix Race Series

Men 1-18: Kyle Hewson 110

Men 20-29: Tim Short 528, James DeLuca 374, Doug Chick 220

Women 20-29: Karra Cheever 321, Melissa Jaynes 165, Maria Castro 196

Men 30-39: Dave Long 550, Colin Doherty 362, Matt Adams 210

Women 30-39: Angel Green 260, Gail Gordon 220, Mary Tolian 218

Men 40-49: T.R. Ramsdell 508, Peter Raymond 418, John McDonoud 413

Women 40-49: Mellissa Shea 440 , Shannon O’Donnell 356, Patty Carter 283

Men 50-59: John Mahoney 312, Doug Bollen 256, Billy Shea 195

Women 50-59: Marie Gesnaldo 305, Caron Weiner 202, Deb Touchette 185

Men 60-69: Gordon McFarland 110, Billy Prentiss 110, Stan Cahill 110, Lester Friedberg 67

CLUB MEMBER NEWS… submit your weekly news to wicked.weekly.newsletter@gmail.com

Race Results

No Results!!! If you would like to have your results posted please send them to wicked.weekly.newsletter@gmail.com!

From Tim Short

Angel Green is running in the Inov-8 USATF-NE Goat Series and wanted to let everyone in Wicked know how she was doing. Her next race is tomorrow. Lets all wish Angel Good Luck!

By Angel Green

I am trying my feet out at mountain running and have unofficial entered the Inov-8 USATF-NE Mountain Goat Series.  If I officially register myself and complete all 6 races I will automatically bypass the 2010 Mt. Washington lottery.

Race #1  5/23/09  Wachusett Mountain Road/Trail Race 5.1 Miles Princeton, MA (Due to road changes, the course was longer than the 4.3 that was advertised) #327 of 335 Runners 1:10:42
Race #2  5/31/2009 Pack Monadnock Mountain 10 Miler, Wilton, NH #291 of #292  Runners 2:24:06
I may  have finished toward the tail end of both these races, but I think I’ve made huge accomplishments since I started running regularly a year ago.  Never would I have dreamed I could run more than a couple miles let alone running mountains.  This last race was special as it has been the furthest distance I’ve ever run and the most challenging.  The last time I ran a similar distance was February at the stew chase which measured 9.5 miles with only one major hill.  You can imagine running toward the top of a mountain is a bit more difficult.
My next race is the Northfield Mountain 10K race June 13th 2009

From David Long

I’m running the Market Square Day 10K in Portsmouth on June 13th. If a club has 5 runners, they can be scored against other teams. Hope to see some other Wicked red jerseys there!http://www.proportsmouth.org/MSDRoadRace.cfm

From Tammy Moschella

This is an awesome race! June 28th. Some minor hills but it’s relatively flat course, great barbeque after with a guitar player and it’s at a bar so you can get a cold beer afterwards! Parking fills quickly so get there EARLY!

I plan on making a day of it. I would love to have some company out there! Let me know if you are interested in joining us. I think Lester, Carol and Angel are going to do it with me. The more the merrier I always say!

www.newcharlesriverrun.com

From Beth O’Grady

Wicked Women… Hope to see you at the Louise Rosetti 5k, Wed. 6/17, 6:30 PM, Lynch Park, Beverly. Nice route for a nice woman in memory of her daughter. For race application click here. Or to sign up on line click here.

From Doug Bollen

Historic Salem’s First Annual Heritage Days 5K Road Race

August 2, 2009 at 9 a.m. at 2 New Liberty Street, Salem, MA 01970

Race Day registration from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m.

Entry Fee:

$18 before July 1, 2009;

$20 from July 2 – July 31, 2009

$25 on race day

Proceeds from the race will go toward publishing the Historic Salem Home owner’s Handbook

Awards: Overall winner male and female

More Info: http://www.historicsalem.org

Email: michelewashburn@hotmail.com

Online Registration: https://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1719024

Register Early: Shirts for the first 100 entrants!

Salem Park, Recreation & Community Services Department

Present:

The Derby Street Mile Run!

Friday, August 21, 2009

in Salem , Mass, 7:00pm & 7:15pm

Race starts on Fort Ave & finishes at Pickering Wharf !

Entry fee: $14 pre-race day $15 on race day, USTFA Certified code MA07017JK

Awesome Technical short sleeve shirts given to first 300 entrants!!

NEW this year- two races, enter your choice “Family or Competitive” Run

Competitive run 7:00 pm – Top 3 in age groups will receive awards in Competitive run

Family Run 7:15pm – all runners in Family run will receive medals

Post Race: at Waterfront Hotel & Suites – refreshments, water, soda, and fruit

Information: Contact the Salem Park , Recreation & Community Services (978) 744-0180 or

Email: dbollen@salem.com

Don’t see your news or race results listed? Email it to wicked.weekly.newsletter@gmail.com

1st Annual “Wicked Kidz” 1/2 Mile & 1 Mile Race Logo

Published on June 8, 2009 in 1st Annual "Wicked Kidz" 1/2 Mile & 1 mile Race. 0 Comments

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New logo for the “Wicked Kidz” Race created by Wicked Member Michele Campbell 

The official logo for the 1st Annual “Wicked Kidz” 1/2 Mile & 1 Mile Race is out and it’s Wicked Awesome! The logo is the creation of fellow Wicked Member Michele Campbell. The “Wicked Kidz” Race will take place on Saturday July 18th at 9 a.m. at Forest River Park. If you know any “Kidz” that would be interested in running in the race please feel free to click here to download the race applications. Our good friends over at Chick-fil-A of Peabody who have sponsored the Wicked Frosty Four the past two years will be a sponsor for the “Wicked Kidz” Race. There is a need for volunteers on Race day, if you are available and would like to volunteer please email Tim Short at tim.short1@gmail.com.