Led by Captain TR Ramdell, the Wicked Wildcats beat the Wicked Whoopass Wiffleballers by a score of 8-6 in the 1st Annual Wicked Wiffleball Throwdown held at Salem Willows. The event which was organized by Nicole Short was up for grabs right until the final at bat for the Whoopass Wiffleballers. But in the end the pitching staff for the Wicked Wildcats held back some late game herorics and claimed victory.

While each inning had thrilling moments, it was the cook out after the game was finished that was pretty amazing. With hot dogs, hamburgers, pasta salad, soda and enough chips and cookies to sink a ship, the event was a complete success. Frank Lanzillo of the Whoopass Wifferballers was quoted on Facebook giving his thumbs up to the event organizer,  ”Thanks so much Nicole. great idea, even better planning, even better execution.” Sounds like there will be calls for Nicole to organize the 2nd Annual Wicked Wiffle Ball Throwdown next year! Maybe we can get Jerry Remy and Announcer Boy (A.K.A Dan Orsillo) from NESN to call the game next year, how crazy would that be!?!?

Photos from the game can be viewed at facebook.com. The great shots were taken by Giff Campbell, thanks Giff!

There will be a National Runners’ Month special event on Thursday, May 20 at the Dick’s Sporting Goods in Danvers, MA.  Runner’s World magazine’s Chief Running Officer, Bart Yasso, will be on hand signing his book Life on the Run and chatting with runners from 6:45pm to 7:45pm.  Bring your running shoes and come early.  Bart will be leading a three mile group run at 6:00pm.

Here are more details:

What
Dick’s Sporting Goods National Runners’ Month Special Event
Group Run with Bart Yasso, book signing

Date
Thursday, May 20, 2010

Time
6:00pm – 8:00pm

Location
Dick’s Sporting Goods Danvers, MA
Liberty Tree 96 Commonwealth Avenue
Danvers, MA

-Meet at the store for a three-mile group led by Bart Yasso (6:00pm)

-Bart Yasso appearance and book signing back at the store (6:45-7:45pm)

-Running specialists on hand to provide running gear recommendations

-Store discounts for everyone who attends

-Ability to join Team Fox and sign up to run to find a cure for Parkinson’s

-Vendor giveaways

-Snacks

-More event details on Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=119981674702733&index=1

-More on Bart Yasso at www.bartyasso.com

-Visit www.nationalrunnersmonth.com

Calling all Wicked Runners! The brand new North Shore Cancer RUN is just over a month away and it’s time to start thinking about getting some of the final few details in place for race day. One of those details would be making sure that we have enough volunteers at the start/finish areas and on on the course.

As you all are aware, Wicked is working with the North Shore Medical Center to do the first ever 5K Cancer RUN this year, on the 20 year anniversary of the NSMC Cancer walk. The RUN is going to have a start time of 11am on June 20th and we are still in need of  volunteers! We would love to have a strong Wicked Presence and are asking for your help. Depending on your assignment, you could need to be there as early 9am and stay as late as about 1:30pm.

Family and Friends of Wicked are welcome to volunteer as well!

So, please feel free to contact Stephaine Hagyard, Tim Clarke and Alison Phelan and let us know that you can help out. 

The next planning meeting for the North Shore Cancer RUN is on Thursday, May 27th at 6pm at the Senior Center located at 5 Broad St in Salem.

Also, check out this video at www.youtube.com of a radio commercial that is now playing on WALK/RUN  sponsor: North Shore 104.9 FM.

Don’t forgot to follow updates about the Cancer RUN on Facebook & Twitter.

Check out some pics from the Salem Health & Wellness Week-Movie Night, hosted by the Wicked Running Club and the Salem Park & Rec Department.  More pics after the break.

Wicked will be participating in the Salem Health & Wellness Week (April 12-17, 2010)  by teaming up with the Salem Park & Recreation Department and offering a community movie night!

Tonight,  Wicked and Salem Park & Rec will show two fantastic running movies at the Winter Island Function Hall which is located at 50 Winter Island Road in Salem, MA.  Doors will open around 6:30 pm and the movies will start at 7 pm.

The first movie that will be shown will be Fire on the Track! This is a Steve Prefontaine documentary (The best documentary on his life, Linda Prefontaine-sister of Pre). The second movie will be Spirit of the Marathon.

Spirit of the Marathon is the first ever non-fiction feature film to capture the drama and essence of the famed 26.2 mile running event. Filmed on four continents, the movie brings together a diverse cast of amateur athletes and marathon luminaries.As six unique stories unfold, each runner prepares for and ultimately faces the challenge of the Chicago Marathon. More than a sports movie, Spirit of the Marathon is an inspirational journey of perseverance and personal triumph; a spectacle that will be embraced by runners and non-runners alike.

On June 20, 2010 the North Shore Medical Center Cancer WALK will celebrate it’s 20th anniversary! As part of that celebration, Wicked has teamed up with NSMC to host the 1st Annual North Shore Cancer RUN 5K in Salem.

Registration for the Cancer RUN is now available. You can download and mail in a paper application on visit nsmcgiving.partners.org.

On April 21, 2010 at the Whole Foods Market in Swampscott, 5% of all purchases from that day will be donated to the 2010 Cancer WALK! Whether you are going to be doing the RUN or the WALK, please come and be part of this great event!

If you would like to be part of the planning of the Cancer RUN, the next race committee meeting will be held on April 22nd, 2010 at the Salem Senior Center at 6:30 pm. For more information about the meeting please email Tim Short.

The Official Mascot of the Wicked Running Club.

At the Wicked Winter Banquet that was held this past Saturday, the name of our mascot was announced to a large group of Wicked Runners and family members.  Its an honor for me to introduce everyone in Wicked Nation to Miles the Wicked Cat! Susan Keezer was the winner of the contest to name our mascot and will have her pick of any Wicked Running Club clothing item. Congratulations Susan! Thank you to everyone who participated in the contest, there were many great names. Be sure to be on the lookout for Miles at various events during the year.

Top Row: Matt Adams, Dan Barrett, Aaron Toleos and son James. Bottom Row: Dave Long, James DeLuca and TR Ramsdell.

Way to be Wicked!

The 2009 YMCA Race Series Awards Ceremony was held last night at New England Running Company to thank all those who participated in last years race series. Wicked was well represented, picking up lots of hardware! Congratulation to everyone and Go Wicked!

Annie Rose Willis (2F Overall)

Dave Long (3M Overall)

Gail Gordon (1F 30-39)

James Deluca (3M 20-29)

Aaron Toleos, Matt Adams (1,2M 30-39)

TR Ramsdell, Dan Barrett (4,5M 40-49)

Joe Long (1M 70+)

Tim Short talking about just how great the Wicked Running Club is!

Congratulations Wicked!

Tim Short and Salem Mayor Kimberley Driscoll.

Way to be Wicked!

With the help of some friends, the Wicked Running Club in partnership with the Salem Park & Recreation Department collect 67 pairs of shoes to be donated to the Nike Reuse-A-Shoe Program! A big thanks to Salem Park & Rec for allowing Wicked to place the shoe bins at the Senior Center! Now you ask, what will happen to all those shoes? Well in a few weeks they will be transported to the Niketown store in Boston. If there is anyone interested in heading into Boston to visit Niketown keep your eyes peeled for a email from Tim Short! Thank you to everyone who donated shoes! For those who are interested in learning more about the Nike Reuse-A-Shoe program please visit www.nikereuseashoe.com.

Gail Gordon and Dan Barrett doing a good deed.

There they are..67 pairs of shoes!