A group of Wicked Runners take a break from the heat to pose for the camera.
With temperatures that would rival the type of heat one would expect during Yankee Homecoming 5k/10mile races, the 2009 edition of the Ring Around The Neck 5 mile road race was a hot one for sure. For some unlucky runners, the heat wasn’t the only issue. Soon after the start of the race, the lead pack took a wrong turn after what looked like a Police motorcycle blocking the street indicating a left hand turn was to be made. This was not the case. Once the runners were back on course, it was a challenge to stay cool. Multiple water stops were available to runners along the course, and a group a kids with water guns also provided some relief.
Wicked was well represented during the race, with 25+ members showing up to battle the rolling hills of Marblehead. Wicked also had some outstanding performances despite the heat. Annie Rose Willis was the first overall female with a time of 35:13, while Dave long had a strong showing and was the second overall male in a time of 30:59. Age Group winners are as follows; Male 19-29 Tim Short 1st 32:30, Male 30-39 Matt Adams 3rd 35:51, Female 30-39 Gail M. Gordon 3rd 38:36, Male 40-49 Dan J. Barrett 3rd 35:30 (First Age Group Award!!!), and Female 40-49 Mellisa Shea 3rd 39:56.
Doug Bollen and Beth O’Grady also made the race as Wicked’s personal cheering section! Thanks guys! To view pictures from the race click here.
Is Matthew Adams from your Group? I found him not feeling too good and called for medical assistance. I do believe he was taken by an ambulance. I also know he was one of the winners in his age category.
If he is from your club, please let me knwow if he is doing okay.
Many thanks
Hi, Thanks so much for your help Lizete. Those oranges were great.
I did end up taking the ambulance ride to Salem Hospital. Once I was in the “cool” ambulance with an ice pack, I was feeling so much better. Got a couple liters of fluid at the hospital and was feeling 100%.
I will have to come up with a better plan for future runs in the heat. Thought the 3 cups of juice and water I had beforehand were going to be enough, but that heat took it right out of me.
Thanks again for all your help.
Matt