Monthly Archive for September, 2010

Wicked @ Lake Winni Relay

Published on September 28, 2010 in Races and race results. 0 Comments

A great time was had by team Wicked Miles at the 22nd Annual Lake Winnipesaukee Relay over this past weekend. Wicked Runners Sarah Coffey, John Paul Bosse’, Tim Short, Sarah Calland, Meghan Porter-Mahoney, Katy Porter-Mahoney, John Mahoney and Mike Toomey did an amazing job representing WRC this year. Conditions were very warm as temperatures were in the 80′s for most of the race.  The hills of Lake Winni didn’t seem to slow down this group of runners as the team covered the 65.1 mile loop around the lake in 9:49:54.

Below are the results for the team, congrats to everyone! This is one of the best team events that Wicked participates in each year. So if you are looking to spend a fun filled day with other Wicked Runners, consider running in the 23rd Annual Lake Winnipesaukee Relay next September! There is really no other race like it.

Leg 1:  10.7 mi Sarah Coffey  1:55:34
Leg 2:  11.0 mi John Paul Bosse’ 1:43:08
Leg 3:   9.3 mi Tim Short  1:05:23
Leg 4:   4.0 mi Sarah Calland  40:46
Leg 5:  10.8 mi Meghan Porter-Mahoney 1:34:37
Leg 6:   6.4 mi Katy Porter-Mahoney 1:07:44
Leg 7:   8.5 mi John Mahoney 1:11:47
Leg 8:   4.4 mi Mike Toomey 30:55

Total Time: 9:49:54
Average Pace: 9:04 min/mi
Place – Overall: 53/87
Place – Mixed Open: 17/32

Lone Gull 10K

Published on September 20, 2010 in Races and race results. 0 Comments

The Wicked Running Club ran over the competition at the 4th Annual Lone Gull 10K! 45+ Wicked Runners ran the Lone Gull 10K this year, which meant a sea of red and white shirts! With lots PR’s on such a beautiful morning, the men and women of Wicked placed very well in the USATF Team results.

The Wicked Women Team Results: Masters 1st Place, Open 2nd Place, Seniors 3rd Place. The Wicked Team Results Men: Masters 2nd Place and Seniors 2nd Place.

John Ayers picked up 2nd place in the 40-49 age group, while Billy Prentiss ran to a 3rd place finish  in the 60 – Over age group.

With the Womens Master’s Team placing 1st, they were given a check for $200 for their outstanding performance! In what represents the great nature of members from the Wicked Running Club, the team decided that the prize money should be donated back to The Lone Gull Charitable Trust.  The Lone Gull Charitable Trust was created and shall be operated to raise funds to donate to 501(c)(3) organizations which are dedicated to: research of causes, treatment and cures of cancer; administering to the needs of cancer victims; or the needs of the families of cancer victims (From the Lone Gull 10K website).

The race was was again organized by Wes Lassen who has done a great job developing this race into something really special. The tech shirts that pre-registered runners received looked awesome.

A catered breakfast was offered to all the registered runners after the race and it looked delicious.

For a look a complete look at the results, head on over to www.coolrunning.com. If there is anyone missing from the results below please email Tim Short.  Also, check out the video from the start of the race.


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Wicked takes on the challenging Nahant 30K [Updated]

Published on September 13, 2010 in Races and race results. 0 Comments

Wicked Runners were not only racing in Beverly on Sunday morning. There was also a group at the Nahant 30K, which is billed as a great fall marathon prep race. With hills at every turn, runners abuse their quads and challenge their lungs over 18.64 miles.

The North Shore Striders who host the Nahant 30K did a  great job with the reace this year. The course was well marked and there were plenty of water/Gatorade for all the runners.

If there are any Wicked Runners missing from the results please email Tim Short.

Sunshine Results

20  13 Darla Johnson       03:41:35 11:54 47   1/2    F4549 F Beverly      MA

22  26 Michele Campbell    03:47:38 12:13 38   2/7    F3039 F Salem     MA

Overall Results

14 193 Tim Short           02:02:59  6:36 29   4/20   M2029 M Middleton    MA

89  69 Gail Gordon         02:31:33  8:08 39   7/45   F3039 F Lynn         MA

105 158 Beth Clancy         02:36:42  8:25 44   4/23   F4044 F Lynn         MA

109 115 Melissa Jaynes      02:38:21  8:30 30  13/45   F3039 F Salem        MA

117 102 Billy Shea          02:38:59  8:32 59   3/7    M5559 M Danvers      MA

213  68 Daniel Barrett      03:01:37  9:45 48  23/24   M4549 M Lynn         MA

Update: Photos from this year’s Nahant 30K are now available at www.smugmug.com. Some great pictures of Wicked Runners in the gallery!

Wicked tears it up at the 1st Annual Coastal 5K Run for the Beach

Published on September 13, 2010 in Races and race results. 0 Comments

The Fall road racing season has finally started! Sunday was packed with road races all over Massachusetts and at last count there were 25+ races listed on the results page of coolrunning.com. A few of the races were 1st Annuals, like the Coastal 5K Run for the Beach that was held in Beverly. A pack of Wicked Runners came to support this race that benefits Salem Sound Coastwatch’s “Adopt a Beach” Program.

John “The Machine” Ayers took home first place overall in a super fast 16:23. Wicked also picked up a few age group related awards as well! Great job Wicked! Looking for more information about Salem Sound Coastwatch and how you can help them protect and enhance the quality of the Salem Sound Watershed? Check out their website at www.salemsound.org.

If there are any Wicked Runners missing from the results please email Tim Short.

1 128 John Ayers            16:23  5:18 44   1/12   M4049 M Beverly      MA (Overall Winner)

8 130 Billy Prentiss        21:56  7:05 62   1/4    M6099 M Danvers      MA (1st in Male Age Group 60-69, he also raced on Saturday!)

26 122 Beth O’Grady          23:53  7:43 59   1/8    F5059 F Salem        MA (1st in Female Age Group 50-59)

31 123 Doug Bollen           24:18  7:51 52   2/7    M5059 M Salem        MA (2nd in Male Age Group 50-59)

117  80 Katelyn Porter        33:03 10:40 23  15/20   F2029 F Boston   MA

9th Annual International Race for Research

Published on September 12, 2010 in Races. 0 Comments

The 9th Annual International Race for Research had what could be described as near perfect weather for runners. The race is hosted by the Progeria Research Foundation, and Peabody is it’s hometown!

Runners take off at the start of the 9th Annual International Race for Research.

A little about the race organizer: In the summer of 1998, Dr. Leslie Gordon andDr. Scott Berns found out that their son Sam, who was then 22 months old, had been diagnosed with Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome (“Progeria”), commonly referred to as a “premature aging” syndrome. It quickly became apparent to Sam’s parents that there was an enormous lack of medical information and resources dedicated to Progeria. They recognized that there was no place for these children to go for medical help, no place for parents or doctors to turn for information, and no source of funding for researchers who wanted to do Progeria research. The lack of information available to families, combined with the lack of research and research-funding opportunities inspired Sam’s family, together with their friends and colleagues, to launch The Progeria Research Foundation, Inc. (“PRF”), the only non-profit organization in the world dedicated to Progeria research. More about information about PRF can be found at www.progeriaresearch.org.

As for the race, 222 runners finished the 5k course which is pretty fast and flat with only one or two hills. Wicked Runners were out in force and there were some great race results! Jason Barnes took home 3rd place over all, while Billy Jackson ran a PR.

Wicked Also picked up several age group awards! PRF does a really nice job with this race and if you have never raced it before you should consider running the 10 Annual International Race for Research next September!

3 Jason Barnes          85 M 47 SALEM           MA   16:57  5:28 (1st Male 40-49 Age Group)

6 Wiliam Jackson       546 M 28 SALEM           MA   18:14  5:53 (2nd in Male 20-29 Age Group)

8 Dan Sullivan         458 m 26 Revere          MA   20:18  6:32  (3rd in Male 20-29 Age Group)

34 Billy Prentiss       504 m 62 Danvers         MA   22:28  7:14 (2nd in Male 60-69 Age Group)

38 Stephen Touchette    464 m 55 Salem           MA   22:46  7:20

40 Frank Lanzillo       561 M 41 DANVERS         MA   22:52  7:22

45 Elizabeth Touchette  462 f 27 Revere          MA   23:14  7:29

50 Deb Touchette        463 f 54 Salem           MA   23:26  7:33 (1st in Female 50-59 Age Group)

89 Rosemary Poppe       530 f 24 Salem           MA   26:20  8:29