Monthly Archive for April, 2009

Wicked Open House 2009

Published on April 29, 2009 in Wicked Events. 0 Comments

Here is a great chance to catch up with all of your old friends from Wicked, and to meet up with newer club members as well! It’s time to welcome the spring racing season, and there is no better way to do that than to attend the Wicked Open House!

WICKED RUNNING CLUB

PRESENTS

WICKED OPEN HOUSE 2009

Saturday, May 16th at 9:00 a.m. -  Salem Common, Salem

Rain or Shine

We welcome members of all abilities and promote the fun, fitness and

sociability of running.

Membership has its rewards including;

  • 15% discount at New England Running Company
  • 20% discount at The Sports Spa
  • Weekly runs
  • Discounts on Clinics coached by Mike Toomey
  • Social events: “Club Nights” at New England Running Company
  • Scholarships: Given out to local High School runners
  • Team relays: Lynn Woods/Lake Winnipesaukee/Mill Cities Relay
  • Team banquet
  • Grand prix racing series
  • Web site
  • Charity opportunities

Please join us for a fun run, raffles, and refreshments.

New members who join at the Open House will receive

a Wicked Cool T-Shirt!

For more information contact Alison Phelan (alphelan2@aol.com)

or Shari Hewson (shewson@cellsignal.com)

*Membership dues will be collected in November for 2010 membership*

A Wicked Hot Day In Marblehead

Published on April 27, 2009 in Grand Prix Race. 2 Comments

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.

Spring time with the Wicked Running Club

Published on April 25, 2009 in Saturday Morning Run. 2 Comments

Here is a nice looking group of Wicked Runners!

Saturday mornings are just not the same without hanging out with members from the Wicked Running Club. Wicked meets every Saturday morning at 8 a.m. from Forest River Park in Salem, MA. Hope to see everyone there next Saturday!

Check out the Vice President of the Wicked Running Club, Doug Bollen showing off the new Mens Tech Shirts that just arrived in the photos below.

This guy could be America’s Next Top Model!

Another picture of Doug, this time showing off his “Guns” while wearing Wicked Colors

The Wicked Weekly Update

Published on April 24, 2009 in Wicked Weekly Update. 0 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 May 4th, 2009. Meetings at held at the Salem Senior Center and start 6:30pm.  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 is the Ring Around the Neck 5 mile run in Marblehead on April 26th, 2009. Here is some info:

Marblehead, MA 2:00PM Shubies Market, 16 Atlantic Ave (Oceanviews throughout race in beautiful, historic Marblehead.)
Contact: Jeanne Smith (Lynch van Otterloo YMCA), 40 Leggs Hill Road, Marblehead, MA, USA, 01945. 1-781-990-7004 To register online click here

-Wicked Running Club Open House 2009

Where? Salem Common

When? May 16th 9:30 a.m.

Why? A great way to meet new members and old ones that you haven’t seen in a while. Oh and there will be surprises as well!

Check it out on Facebook or for more information contact Shari Hewson at shewson@cellsignal.com or Alison Phelan at alphelan2@aol.com.

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

Race Results

Chase the Gorilla Down Argilla, Saturday, April 18, 2009

5       David Long                 4/54             16:59  5:29 Personal Record

8       James Deluca             6/54              18:43  6:03

27      Daniel Barrett           8/44              19:55  6:26

28      Annie Rose Willis   5/106              19:59  6:27

29      Matthew Adams      13/54             20:20  6:34 Personal Record

35     Gail Gordon              6/106            20:45  6:42

36      T.R. Ramsdell            9/44            21:05  6:48

177     Darla Johnson          22/46            27:55  9:01

1st Annual Dan Ford Road Race

131 17/22 Shari Hewson 47:46 9:34

106 26/31 Ken Hewson 45:45 9:09

B.A.A. 5K, April 19, 2009

17 Doug Chick 6/163 16:30 5:19

1276    Stacy Adams      69/264  26:36  8:34 Personal Record

Montreal Half Marathon

John McDonough              2:00:52

B.A.A. Boston Marathon, April 20, 2009

Lester Friedberg           23858              4:42:10          10:46              20685

Mark Meche                 25669              4:13:15              9:40             17867

Becky Fiore                  25214              4:08:04              9:28             17082

Karra Cheever              10595              4:06:31              9:25             16848

Mark Tuttle                     6127               3:13:43             7:24               3373

Stephanie Cooper        26847               4:47:36           10:59             21046

Bruce Campbell             8172                3:24:12            7:48               5600

Karen Giroux                26817               4:27:12           10:12             19516

Sally Holtzman             26872                4:25:11          10:07             19318

Beth O’Grady               26393                4:27:13           10:12             19519

Alison Phelan               23999                4:05:44             9:23             16737

Billy Shea                     18357                3:51:01             8:49              13341

From Beth O’Grady

A huge thank you to Wicked for your incredible support of Steve’s Team. You are a tremendously generous group, and this final marathon in my goal to complete 10 by my brother Stephen’s 10th anniversary was made so much more meaningful thanks to the friends I made along the way.
A huge shout out to Karen Giroux, Sally Holtzman, Stephanie Cooper, Alison Phelan and Billy Shea for being great training partners and helping to make this an experience I will always remember.

From Rich Tomlins

Congratulations Wicked Boston Marathoners!

What a group of Wicked Runners!  A tough headwind and everyone battled to the finish.  Congratulations Mark Meche, Becky Fiore, Karra Cheever, Mark Tuttle, Stephanie Cooper, Bruce Campbell, Karen Giroux, Sally Holtzman, Beth O’Grady, Alison Phelan, and Billy Shea!  Great job everyone!

Tewksbury Run a Pleasant Mile 5k race and 1 mile kid’s fun run, to benefit Tewksbury Memorial High School Scholarship fund. Sunday April 26th at TMHS. Prizes for top age group winners. Fees: $15 pre register-$20 race day and $10 for students. Race information and registration form can be found by clicking here.

From Kerry Gertz

OUR 2 ANGELS & OUR LITTLE HERO 2nd Annual 5K run/2 Mile Walk

(A charity event to benefit the March of Dimes)

In memory of Adrienne Virginia Antaya & Rileigh Genevieve AntayaAnd celebrating the life of Brady Patrick Antaya! Sunday, May 17, 2009 (10:00 a.m.)

Facebook link

2nd Annual Our 2 Angels & Our Little Hero 5k Run/2 Mile Walk Website

Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. (rain or shine)

Location: Central Square, Lynn Massachusetts

1 Central Avenue, Lynn, MA 01901

Entry Fee: Pre-registration $20.00 (by May 8, 2009)

Day of Race $25.00

5K run & 2 Mile Walk event

T-Shirts to first 150 registered participants

Awards to top 3 runners in each division (M/F)

Time splits, water station, professionally timed

For additional information contact Kerry Gertz (978) 500-3958 or our2angels@gmail.com

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 James DeLuca

I’m still looking for people who are interested in a off-road ultra marathon (53 miles, 3 runners per team) relay in June.  Details at:
http://www.peakraces.com/index.php?inc=ultrarace

I am also interested in putting together a Wicked team for the Marshfield Roadrunners Club Challenge Cup Marathon Relay.  The flier is attached.

From Tim Short

Saratoga Springs Lions Club To Host 5th Annual Duathlon May 24, 2009– “Du-it For Sight, Hearing, Diabetes And Youth”

The Saratoga Springs Lions Club Foundation, Inc. is hosting the 5th Annual Saratoga Lions Duathlon on Sunday, May 24, 2009 on the Skidmore College Campus in Saratoga Springs, NY.  Participants will tackle a 5k run, followed by a 20 mile bike ride, ending with another 5k run.  Race start time is scheduled for 8:30 a.m.  Participants can be individual, two person teams or three person teams.  Area businesses can also participate with a three-person team in the corporate challenge category.

Pre-registration fees are $50.00 per individual, $75.00 per two-person team, and $90.00 per three-person team until 05/17/09.  On the day of the race, entry fees are $60.00 per individual, $90.00 per two-person team and $120 per three-person team.  Free shirts will be provided to the first 250 entrants.  Prizes will be awarded to the top three finishers in each age category and results will be computerized.  Proceeds will further the Foundation’s work in sight and hearing conservation, diabetes and youth programs.

To register or for more information, visit www.saratogalions.com, call 518-899-5544 or email the club at duathlon@saratogalions.com.  Registration for the event is also available at www.active.com.

Melrose Run for Women race on Mother’s Day morning

12th Annual Melrose Run for Women

3.5 mile Women’s Only Road Race

Sunday, May 10, 2009, Mother’s Day

Pine Banks Park, Melrose

Presented by the Melrose Running Club

Benefiting the Melrose Alliance Against Violence

mrfw.melroserunningclub.com

contact Judi Chiavetta

judichiavetta@melroserunningcluu

781-641-3693

From Nicole Parsons

Bentley School 5k

PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT

STUDENT ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES

Race Director and Wicked Running Club member: Nicole Parsons

Time: 9:00AM

Date: Saturday, May 2, 2009

Locations: Bentley Elementary School, 25 Memorial Drive, Salem, MA

Entry Fee: $15.00 adults/$10.00 children.  Applications accepted the day of race until 8:30am at race site for an additional $5.00.  Sign up before date or mail application to the Bentley School c/o Road Race, 25 Memorial Drive, Salem Ma 01970, for more information e-mail bentleypto@comcast.net

Register online at active.com

From Doug Bollen

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

Thank you to all the volunteers from the Wicked Running Club!

Published on April 21, 2009 in Uncategorized. 1 Comment

Members of the Wicked Running Club getting ready to give support to the runners of the 113th Boston Marathon.

With all the excitement surrounding those who ran in the 113th Boston Marathon, it’s easy to forget about those who played a vital role in the success of the event. A big thank you goes out to those from the Wicked Running Club who once again answered the call to volunteer at the Power Bar Gel station and made the Boston Marathon a great race. Below is the list of Wicked Members who volunteered yesterday, along with some friends. A special thank you to John Mahoney who was in charge of organizing the troops!

Darla Johnson, Dan Barrett, Gail Gordon, Angel Green, Marie Gesnaldo, Melissa Jaynes, Anne McDonough-Hughes (Melissa’s friend), Adam Fitch, John Mahoney, Katy Porter-Mahoney, Jason Matulewicz, Ruth Brediger, Tim Clarke, Laurie Fountain, Melissa Murphy (Laurie’s friend), Steve Touchette, Deb Touchette, Liz Touchette, Amber Woolfenden, Danny Leadvaro.

John and Katy at Mile 17, the Power Bar Gel station. Things could messy with all that gel!

GOOD LUCK TO ALL THE WICKED MEMBERS RUNNING THE 113TH BOSTON MARATHON!

Published on April 19, 2009 in Boston Marathon Interviews. 0 Comments

Good luck to all the Wicked members who are running the 113th Boston Marathon! We’ll see you all at the Gel stop!

-Adam Fitch

Best of luck to all my Wicked friends who will be taking on the 113th Boston Marathon! Can’t wait to hear all of the great stories. GO WICKED!!

-Tim Short

Good luck to all Wicked Runners running tomorrow’s marathon!……………we will be rooting and looking for you at the finish line.

-Danny Chick

Good luck to every Wicked runner participating in the Boston Marathon.  You have all been inspirational to the other club members and it is pure pleasure watching you run by!  Thank you to all who ran training runs and included the rest of us–how fun to be a part of your event!
-Melissa Jaynes

Best of luck Steve’s Team and all Wicked runners and volunteers. Gif and I will be volunteering at the finish line Gatorade station and will cheer for all of you! It’s awesome that so many in the club are involved. Go Wicked!

-Michelle Campbell

113th Boston Marathon-GO WICKED!

Published on April 19, 2009 in Boston Marathon Interviews. 0 Comments

With just hours left until the 113th running of the Boston Marathon, it’s a good time to think about how you might follow your fellow Wicked mates to the finish line. The B.A.A. and AT&T offer two ways to track all of the athletes from start to finish. Below is the list of Wicked Runners along with their bib number and the information to track them from Hopkinton to Boston.

A very special thank you to the following Wicked members and who will be volunteering tomorrow at the Boston Marathon at mile 17, the Gel stop: Darla Johnson, Dan Barrett, Gail Gordon, Angel Green, Marie Gesnaldo, Melissa Jaynes, Anne McDonough-Hughes (Melissa’s friend), Adam Fitch, John Mahoney, Katy Porter-Mahoney, Jason Matulewicz, Ruth Brediger, Tim Clarke, Laurie Fountain, Melissa Murphy (Laurie’s friend), Doug Bollen, Steve Touchette, Deb Touchette, Liz Touchette, Amber Woolfenden, Danny Leadvaro.

Lester Friedberg 23858

Mark Meche 25669

Becky Fiore 25214

Karra Cheever 10595

Mark Tuttle 6127

Stephanie Cooper 26847

Bruce Campbell 8172

Karen Giroux 26817

Sally Holtzman 26872

Beth O’Grady 26393

Alison Phelan 23999

Billy Shea 18357

The B.A.A. (Boston Athletic Association) will broadcast every 5Km split to its web site and family and friends can track runners progress by logging in and entering their name or bib number.

AT&T and the Boston Marathon are proud to announce that you can now sign-up for the AT&T Athlete Alert program. Whether you want updates on top runners leading this year’s race, or want to track the progress of your friends and family as they make their way from Hopkinton to Boylston Street, the AT&T Athlete Alert program is the easiest way to stay up on latest from the 2009 Boston Marathon.

There are three ways to sign up for the AT&T Athlete Alert program:

  • Simply text RUNNER to 41234. You will then receive an SMS text message confirming how to complete registration.
  • Continue to the registration page for the AT&T Athlete Alert program on the race website. Sign-up using your US mobile phone number for SMS text message updates, or by entering an email address for email updates. Please note that this method will require that you have an athlete’s bib number and date of birth. Click here now to continue to registration.

113th Boston Marathon Interview-With Becky Fiore

Published on April 19, 2009 in Boston Marathon Interviews. 0 Comments

 This is it, the final day before the 113th Boston Marathon.  If you are running the Boston Marathon on Monday feel free to click here to download the interview questions and email it back (with a picture of yourself if you would like) to tim.short1@gmail.com.    

Boston Marathon Interview

Wicked Runner: Becky Fiore

How long have you been running, when/why did you start? 

I ran on the track team in high school, took a 10 year break from running and l started up again last July.  I started running again because my friend Tanya convinced me to do the Toomey clinic.  I was hooked after that. 

Is there something about the Boston Marathon that makes it special to you? Why run this Marathon?

I watch Boston almost every year and I’m always in awe of the runners and their display of sportsmanship.  I was always curious what it would be like so now I’m going to satisfy my curiosity. 

How many Boston marathons have you done? Or will this be your first?

This will be my first Boston marathon but my second marathon.

Do you have any special diet the week prior to the marathon? 

Ha ha ha.  I love food too much to diet.  I’ve attempted to each healthy this week but it’s not working out so well.  I’m partial to pizza, hot dogs carrot cake and sour patch kids.  Yum!

Do you follow any specific running program to prepare for a Marathon? 

Ask Maria, she was my running program.  I’m not so good with structure so I really relied on Maria to tell me what I should be doing.  If it doesn’t work I can just blame her!!!  J

What’s your favorite training run while training for a Marathon? I don’t think I have a favorite training run.  I enjoy running the most when I have friends to keep me company.  I’ve met some wonderful people through the Toomey Clinic and Wicked that have really inspired me.  Ya ya Sistahs!! 

What is your way to approach running a Marathon? I.e., slow at first, negative splits? 

I’m not sure I have an approach yet.  I want take in the scenery and make it to the finish line in one piece.  Is that an approach? 

Do you bring your own nutrition for the Marathon? Electrolytes, Gels, Bars?

I’ll have a baggie of sport beans with me.

Are you shooting for a specific time at Boston or are you running to enjoy the sights and sounds? 

I really just want to have fun but I’d be lying if I said I didn’t have a goal time in mind.  It’s a secret though. 

Do you run with an MP3 player? Have any tunes that get you over the wall or the rough points in the Marathon? 

I always bring my iPod but I never actually turn it on.  I don’t think I’ll bring it with me on Monday.  I’d rather listen to the crowd. 

Anything else you would like to add?? 

I can’t wait to see Wicked at mile 17 and to cross the finish line and get licks from my Brody pup! He haw he haw.  Good luck everyone!

 

 

 

 

 

113th Boston Marathon-Interview with Sally Holtzman

Published on April 19, 2009 in Boston Marathon Interviews. 0 Comments

This is it, the final day before the 113th Boston Marathon.  If you are running the Boston Marathon on Monday feel free to click here to download the interview questions and email it back (with a picture of yourself if you would like) to tim.short1@gmail.com.

Boston Marathon Interview

Wicked Runner: Sally Holtzman (Member of Steve’s Team)

How long have you been running, when/why did you start?

I have been running for three years.  I started because I found it “therapeutic when I was confronted with some of life’s challenges.

Is there something about the Boston Marathon that makes it special to you? Why run this Marathon?

I’m running with Steve’s Team and it’s a great honor to be part of this group.  Karen, Stephanie, Beth, and Alison are more than just running partners to me.  They are my family.

How many Boston marathons have you done? Or will this be your first?

This is my second marathon.

Do you have any special diet the week prior to the marathon?

I just eat a lot of food!  Yikes!!  That bad habit will have to stop immediately after the race!

Do you follow any specific running program to prepare for a Marathon?

We gradually build up the miles on the long runs.  I like to cross train in between runs with spin classes.  I also get in some weight training.

What’s your favorite training run while training for a Marathon?

This year it was the 30k training run sponsored by the Andover Striders!  The Wicked runners and Steve’s Team had a great day! 

What is your way to approach running a Marathon? I.e., slow at first, negative splits?

Build up the mileage- run with my friends…who are more like my family members!

Do you bring your own nutrition for the Marathon? Electrolytes, Gels, Bars?

I bring my own GU gels- even if I have to pin them to my shorts!

Are you shooting for a specific time at Boston or are you running to enjoy the sights and sounds?

If I make it in 4:30 or less, I will be happy!

Do you run with an MP3 player? Have any tunes that get you over the wall or the rough points in the Marathon?

I run with an MP3 player if I don’t have my friends with me.  When I ran the Outer Banks Marathon in North Carolina, I started to hit the wall about mile 23.  I said out loud, “C’mon Beth (O’Grady), c’mon Karen (Giroux)!  Get me through these last miles.  I started reliving in my head some of the great discussions that I experienced with them through our fall training.

Anything else you would like to add??

I would like to thank all the members of the Wicked Running Club for their support.  I’m so proud to be a member of this group!  It’s meant everything to me.  I’ve made so many great friends who are now my family.  I’ve received great support from the club during a time of great transition in my life.  I love Wicked!

 

113th Boston Marathon-Interview with Steph Cooper

Published on April 19, 2009 in Boston Marathon Interviews. 0 Comments

This is it, the final day before the 113th Boston Marathon.  If you are running the Boston Marathon on Monday feel free to click here to download the interview questions and email it back (with a picture of yourself if you would like) to tim.short1@gmail.com.

Boston Marathon Interview

Wicked Runner: Steph Cooper (Member of Steve’s Team)

Steph Cooper has her eye on the prize as she prepares for the Boston Marathon 

How long have you been running, when/why did you start?

I started running about 11 years ago because I needed a positive change in my life.   I still remember my first run-3 miles around Green Lake in Seattle with Dan.  I had to stop 3 or 4 times, but as I was taking a shower after I was thinking, wow, I ran 3 miles!

Is there something about the Boston Marathon that makes it special to you? Why run this Marathon?

I grew up in Holliston, MA, right out there by the marathon start.  Every year my sister and I watched the race with our parents and it never crossed my mind that I would run it one day.   As the race approaches I am getting more and more excited.     I will run the race with my sister Jen as well as my Steve’s Team teammates!

I was thrilled when Beth O’Grady asked me if I wanted to join Steve’s Team.   It has been great running with Beth, Karen, Billy, Sally and Alison, meeting the kids at the Boys and Girls Club and learning more about all the wonderful things the club has available.  I am honored to run in Memory of Stephen O’Grady and support the causes that meant so much to him.

How many Boston marathons have you done? Or will this be your first?

This will be my first Boston!  I have paced my sister the last 10 miles for the past 4 years and always thought that would be enough for me, but now that I am running from Hopkinton to Boston I am pretty psyched!

Do you have any special diet the week prior to the marathon?

Not really.  I have to taper my eating as well as my running, since I think I have been giving myself too much liberty with my diet these days!

Do you follow any specific running program to prepare for a Marathon?

I actually followed other people’s training plans!   I ran some training runs with my sister, including 21 miles from Hopkinton to Heartbreak a few weeks ago in a wind and rain storm.  I did the Great Bay Half with folks from Wicked and a bunch of long runs out at Nahant with Steve’s Team and others.   I also run Tuesday and Thursday mornings with Wicked from Front Street, which is great!

What’s your favorite training run while training for a Marathon?

Definitely Nahant!  The hills and scenery are great training and there are hardly any cars on the road.  There is also Dunkin Donuts at the Finish!

What is your way to approach running a Marathon? I.e., slow at first, negative splits?

Start out slow and then taper off!  Seriously, anyone who knows me knows I never run for time, always for fun and camaraderie.

Do you bring your own nutrition for the Marathon? Electrolytes, Gels, Bars?

I like Cliff Shots Mocha flavor.

Are you shooting for a specific time at Boston or are you running to enjoy the sights and sounds?

Want to enjoy it and soak it all in!  My sister and I will be stopping a hundred times to see people we know who will be out there cheering us on.

Do you run with an MP3 player? Have any tunes that get you over the wall or the rough points in the Marathon?

I never run with headphones, but often have songs going through my head.   Lately it has been the Ting Tings “That’s Not My Name”,  tunes from Prince’s Purple Rain or really anything by the Foo Fighters.

Anything else you would like to add??

I want to thank everyone who has been so supportive, Beth for giving me the opportunity and the Tuesday/Thursday morning crew for getting me up so early and always being there waiting in any kind of weather.     The running community here makes my life great!