The Wicked Running Register April 2010
Est. Jan 2010
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QUOTE OF THE MONTH “Running should be a lifelong activity. Approach it patiently and intelligently, and it will reward you for a long, long time.” -Michael Sargent
WICKED KUDOS Congratulations to first time marathon finishers Chris Anderson and Mike Higgins who completed the Hyannis Marathon on Sunday, February 28th, and first time half-marathon finisher Sue Keezer who debuted at the Princess Half Marathon in Disney on Sunday, March 7. WRC had an impressive turn out of over 70 runners for the Olde Salem Greens Cross Country 5k on Sunday, March 21, as evidenced by this group photo taken after the race which was also published in the Salem Gazette. Please note the loving look Melissa Jayne’s dog Otis is giving me (I am bottom row center, red headband), as just prior to this photo he slipped me the tongue . From Tim Short: “Great job by Race Director Doug Bollen on a fantastic Olde Salem Greens Race.” Kudos to Tim Clarke, WRC coordinator of the “Boston Marathon in Two Bites” training extravaganza! From Tim Short: “Members of Wicked headed down to Hopkinton to get a taste of the first half of the Boston Marathon (photo right). Starting at the official starting line of the Marathon, the group finished just after Wellesley College. A good time was had by all and enjoyed a well deserved lunch at Blue Ribbon BBQ in Newton. Congrats to Sarah Calland (Front, blue shirt) who ran her first Half Marathon during this 1st bite of the Boston Marathon!” From Tim Clark: “We are coordinating the running of the Boston Marathon course over two days this winter / spring season. Our next run will be Saturday April 3rd. Leaving from Tim's office @ Waters & Brown - 281 Derby Street, Salem (parking lot in the rear) @ 9:00 am. We will drive into mile 13 of the marathon and run the last 13 miles. Typically we drop a car at our finish and all pile into another car to drive the beginning and reverse the process at the end (we'll use more cars as required). The great part of starting at the mid way point is you hit the infamous hills with fresh legs; It's a great confidence booster. We have been known to grab some 'caloric replenishment' post run. Rumor is it will involve 'peanut butter burgers' this trip. We should be back in Salem in the 2:30 - 3:00 range. Let me know if you'd like to join us, your cell # and whether you'd be willing to drive. No one runs alone. Pace is not a problem. Your Wicked Tour Guide, Tim Clarke” From Tim Short: “I want to welcome my wife, Nicole Short to Wicked! Nicole has supported me at so many races over the years, now it’s my chance to return the favor cheer her on! Good luck at the North Shore Wellness Fair 5K!”