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2012 Wicked Grand Prix Series has been established!

Published on January 27, 2012 in Uncategorized and Wicked Grand Prix Series. 0 Comments

The 2012 version of the Wicked Grand Prix Series has been determined! There are some exciting changes this year that we hope leads to greater participation than previous years. The Grand Prix Series is an internal club series where members compete against each other at events chosen by the Board of Directors annually. The purpose of the series is to increase member participation in the club, have fun, and provide opportunities for members to get together at races in the local area.

The races were chosen to represent a wide range of distances at different locales throughout the area. The distances vary from 1 mile to a 1/2 Marathon, enough to satisfy any runner. There are a total of 11 races in the series, 8 regular and 3 relays. We have estimated dates for events not posted yet. T.R. Ramsdell and Rich Tabbut are returning this year as race co-coordinators after a successful series in 2011. Also returning this year are both the Individual Grand Prix series and the Team Grand Prix series. The purpose of the team series is to ensure that all runners, regardless of ability, can compete against each other in a team format. Please feel free to email T.R.and Rich with questions, comments or suggestions!

2012 Wicked Grand Prix Series Schedule

March

May

June

  • Kupenda 5 Mile Trail Race
  • Where: Wenham, MA
  • Date: 6/2/12 *tentative date*

July

August

  • Derby Street Mile
  • Where: Salem, MA
  • Date: 8/17/12 *tentative date*
  • Lynn Woods Relay
  • Where: Lynn, MA
  • Date: 8/22/12 *tentative date*

September

  • Lake Winnipesaukee Relay
  • Where: Weirs Beach, NH
  • Date: 9/8/12 *tentative date*
  • Lone Gull 10k
  • Where: Gloucester, MA
  • Date: 9/16/12 *tentative date*

October

  • Green Stride 1/2 Marathon
  • Where: Newburyport, MA
  • Date: 10/21/12 *tentative date*

November

  • Wild Turkey 5 Miler
  • Where: Salem, MA
  • Date 11/22/12

December

  • Mill Cities Relay
  • Where: Nashua, NH
  • Date: 12/2/12 *tentative date*

2011 Grand Prix Wrap-Up

Published on December 19, 2011 in Wicked Grand Prix Series. 0 Comments

By Rich Tabbut
Co-Grand Prix Coordinator

The 2011 Wicked Grand Prix was a total success! We had 2/3 of the club, 205 members take part in race distances from 1 mile to the 30k on Labor Day weekend. T.R. and I extend our thanks to the club for your support during the year and the overwhelmingly positive feedback we have received in 2011. “The purpose of the series is to increase member participation in the club, have fun, and provide opportunities for members to get together at races in the local area” We believe the series met the goals we set at the beginning of the year.

Congratulations to the 2011 team champions Cougar with 830 points! They were followed closely the Jaguars with 800 points and the Lynx with 790 points. Kudos to WRC Grand Prix champs Billy Jackson and Annie Rose Willis.

Grand Prix 2011 Division Award Winners Minimum Six Races Completed
Wicked Runner Ind Pts
Series Champion  
Billy Jackson 687
Annie Rose Willis 475
Female Youth Open  
Wendi Marciano 469
Catalina Dominick 373
Cimbria Dominick 289
Female Sub Master  
Melissa Jaynes 303
Amber Woolfenden 262
Michele Campbell 261
Female Master  
Dawn Cobak 321
Shari Hewson 304
Alison Phelan 242
Female Senior  
Donna Greenberg 243
Dorthy Preston 235
Marie Gesnaldo 168
Male Sub Master  
Christian Nolin 672
Tim Short 638
Brad Gates 562
Male Master  
Aaron Toleos 476
Don Gallucci 454
Frank Lanzillo 420
Male Senior  
Ricahrd Tabbut 630
Rick Marcinao 598

Ironmen/women who ran every race in the series:

Billy Jackson, Chris Nolan, Hammer, Rick Marciano, Jay Carraro, and Amber Woolfenden

Final 2011 Grand Prix Overall Results
Final 2011 Grand Prix Division Results
Final 2011 Grand Prix Team Results

The Wicked Grand Prix Series Awards will be given out at our annual banquet on February 4, 2012. We are in discussions regarding what form the awards will take. Please e-mail any ideas to myself or T.R.

Please e-mail any corrections to me at welshhammer@gmail.com. The corrections will appear in the final series results

Have a happy and safe holiday season! See you in 2012.

Grand Prix Results – Fall Frolic

Published on October 30, 2011 in Wicked Grand Prix Series. 0 Comments

By Rich Tabbut

Co-Grand Prix Coordinator

Race Director Shari Hewson had fine weather and a nice crowd of Wicked members at the 2nd Annual Fall Frolic 5K in Beverly on October 16th. It is the same course as the Beverly Homecoming Race and was chip timed by North Shore Timing. The times were fast and the tech shirts were black and orange to represent Beverly’s elementary schools

A parade of Wicked runners took prizes in the race led by overall winner John Ayers in 17:04 Other medal winners included Wendi Marciano (1st 16-19), Billy Jackson (2nd 20-29), Chris Nolin (2nd 30-39), Annie Rose Willis (1st 30-39). Brad Gates (1st 40-49), Mickel McClish (3rd 40-49), Rick Marciano (1st 50-59), Hammer (2nd 50-59), Beth O’Grady (1st 50-59), and Marie Gesnaldo (3rd 60-69). Quite a list, sorry if I missed anyone!

Special recognition goes to our Ironmen and Ironwomen who have run every race (10) in the series so far:  Billy Jackson, Chris Nolin, Hammer, Rick Marciano, Jay Carraro, and Amber Woolfenden.

The Cougars have taken over the lead in the team competition with 580 points, followed closely by the Cheetahs (560 pts) and the Jaguars (550 pts). The top 3 spots in the male individual series go to Billy Jackson, Chris Nolan, and myself. Female honors go to Wendi Marciano, Annie Rose Willis, and Catalina Dominick.  Division races are very close in the Female Masters (Debbie Shahidi leads Shari Hewson by 3 points) and the Male Masters (Aaron Toleos leads Don Gallucci by 2 points).

The last two races in the series are approaching fast and will determine our prizes for the year. Of course, everyone who participates in the series is a winner in my book! The largest race on the North Shore and last race in the Salem Road Race series, the Wild Turkey 5 Miler on Thanksgiving Day is our next Grand Prix Event. The last race in the series is the Mill City Relay on December 4th. Since we have done everything humanly possible to tell you how great Mill Cities is and why you should run it, I won’t rehash that here. As of press time, we have just enough runners signed up for 7 teams and are looking for many more. The relay offers 50 points for the individual series and 20 points for the team series.

Please e-mail any corrections to me at welshhammer@gmail.com. The corrections will appear in the final series results. For the complete schedule of Grand Prix races please visit the Wicked Grand Prix page.

Fall Frolic Grand Prix Results

Overall Results

Division Results

Team Results

Grand Prix Results – Get your Gloucester on edition!

Published on September 23, 2011 in Grand Prix Race and Wicked Grand Prix Series. 0 Comments

By Rich Tabbut

Co-Grand Prix Coordinator

We have now completed 9 out of the 12 races that make up the Wicked Grand Prix Series. The individual, division, and team scores change after each event as we race down to the finish at the Mill City Relay! The club traveled to Gloucester to complete events with distances of 7k, 10k, and 25k that showcase the variety of terrain offered in the series this year.

The Goose 7k and Around the Cape 25k took place in warm weather on challenging courses. Wicked picked up many age group awards at the Goose 7k despite the fact that many members were given wrong directions during the race. The 25k race has 16 hills and was a great prelude to those of us running a fall marathon.

The Lone Gull 10k was held for the last time in cool autumn weather on the most scenic 10k in the area. Our runners signed up as members of Wicked and our teams placed in all the categories available. The Male Open Team finished 4th and our Male Master Team finished 3rd. The Female Open Team finished 3rd and the Female Master Team finished 2nd. Both Female teams beat our local competitors, the North Shore Striders!

The Wicked Team competition is very close and the eventual winner will need to get their teammates to run the remaining races in the series. The Cheetahs lead with 540 points closely trailed by the Jaguars (530) and the Cougars (520). The top spots in the individual series remain the same. Billy Jackson (465 pts) continues to hold off Chris Nolan (454 pts) in the male division. Beverly HS Cross Country Co-Captain Wendi Marciano (295 pts) leads Danvers Cross Country Coach Annie Rose Willis (271 pts) in the female division.

We have several members doing very well in other race series held on the North Shore. The top spots in the North Shore YMCA series are held by Wicked Runners. Erich O’Neil has the Overall Male Lead, and the father/son combination Dave and Joe Long are tied for 3rd place. Leaders in the their age groups include Annie Rose Willis, Donna Greenberg, and Aaron Toleos. The North Shore Trail series male leader is Dave Long. Aaron Toleos and Lynn Woods Organizer Bill Mullen lead their respective divisions.

I would like to give a big thanks to former Grand Prix scoring guru Dan Barrett for coming to my house very early on a Sunday morning to show me how to download Cool Running results into my spreadsheets. As always, thanks to T.R. for coming to support everyone (screaming) as they finish every Grand Prix series race and sending those inspiring e-mails prior to each event.

Please e-mail any corrections to me at welshhammer@gmail.com. The corrections will appear in the next series results. The next race in the series is the Fall Frolic 5K at Lynch Park in Beverly on Sunday, Oct. 16th at 9:30 a.m.  Co-President Shari Hewson is the race director for this event that follows the Beverly Homecoming course and benefits the Beverly Elementary Schools.

For the complete schedule and results of Grand Prix races please visit the Wicked Grand Prix page.

Chase the Goose 7K/Cape Ann 25K + Lone Gull 10k Team Results

Chase the Goose 7K/Cape Ann 25K + Lone Gull 10k Division Results

Chase the Goose 7K/Cape Ann 25K + Lone Gull 10k All Results

Jennifer Tinney Memorial 5 Miler – Wicked Grand Prix Race

Published on July 4, 2011 in Races and Wicked Grand Prix Series. 0 Comments

Miles celebrates the 4th of July with the rest of the Wicked Running Club at the Jennifer Tinney 5 Miler

A pack of members from the Wicked Running Club made a visit to Boxford, Massachusetts on Independence Day to take part in the Jennifer Tinney 5 Miler, which was a Wicked Grand Prix Series Race. Even with the scorching hot weather, a few Wicked Runners had really great performances. Leading Wicked and the entire field was John “I’m on the front cover of New England Runner Magazine” Ayers, covering the 5 mile course in 27:44.

Say Cheese! Members of Wicked gather before the start of the race for a photo

Congratulations to everyone who ran today! Results are below the picture of Wicked Runners Rich Byrne and Michele Campbell. With another Grand Prix race down, it’s time to focus on the next one! Join us for a 10 Mile run in Newburyport on August 2, which is the Yankee Homecoming 10 Miler. Full Grand Prix results will be provided by Rich Tabbut within the next week or so.

New Wicked Runner Rich Byrne hanging out with Wicked Gear czar Michele Campbell

Jennifer Tinney Memorial 5 Miler        
Overall Place Wicked Runner Div. Place Time Pace
1 John Ayers 1/1 M4049 27:44 5:33
6 Tim Short M3039 31:02 6:13
9 Billy Jackson M2029 31:43 6:21
12 Rich Tabbut M5052 32:41 6:33
13 Chris Nolin M3039 32:43 6:33
16 Aaron Toleos M4049 33:09 6:38
22 Craig Stone M3039 34:30 6:54
23 Rick Marciano M5054 34:43 6:57
28 Wendi Marciano F0119 35:36 7:08
47 Jeff Citroni M5059 37:11 7:27
54 Melissa Jaynes F3039 38:13 7:39
62 Anthony Gaglione M3039 38:17 7:53
66 Beth O’Grady F5059 39:56 8:00
73 Kerry Phelan F0119 40:38 8:08
74 Alison Phelan F4049 40:38 8:08
78 Don Gallucci M4049 41:01 8:13
97 Ken Hewson M4049 43:02 8:37
98 Shari Hewson F4049 43:19 8:40
108 Frank Lanzillo M4049 44:09 8:50
115 Domenica Ruta F3039 45:01 9:01
123 Dona Greenberg F5059 45:42 9:09
126 Debbie Shahidi F4049 45:56 9:12
138 Jason Carraro M3039 47:29 9:30
155 Rich Byrne M6069 50:36 10:08
163 Michele Campbell F3039 51:13 10:15
174 Darla Johnson F4049 53:44 10:45
179 Amber Woolfenden F3039 55:18 11:04
185 Erin Muldowney F2029 56:58 11:24
191 Steph Hagyard F3039 1:06:08 13:14