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April/May 2016 • Priceless
I love this club because we have things going on all four seasons. We don’t shy away from running in the snow and ice (just ask everyone who did April’s Run for the Troops 5K--haha!) or the hot and humid summer. But we know how to have fun. And, this summer, we have a really fun lineup for the club. Since, we’re a running club, let’s start with the great lineup of runs. Track is off to an amazing start with our new coaching team. The workouts have been challenging, diverse, and fun for all levels. If you haven’t run on Tuesday nights with us, come join us!
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We also have a great bunch of group runs with parties and anniversaries to celebrate. Thanks to all of our group leaders for making some wonderful opportunities day and night for members and friends to be able to stay fit and happy on the North Shore! Let’s race this summer! For the Wicked Grand Prix we have the Derby Street Mile on August 26. This race is going back into the hands of the Salem Parks, Recreation, and Community Services department and will have some of the classic features that many club members said they missed over the years. Wicked will also be helping to advise on planning and providing volunteers on race night. We also have the Lynn Woods Relay on August continued on page 2
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25 with a pizza party to follow. If you want to get some practice in The Woods, be sure to take advantage of the weekly run on Wednesday nights. We’re gathering runners for the Tufts 26x1 Club Challenge on June 25 and the next USATF-NE race is the Bobby Doyle 5 Miler on August 14.
put on the Wicked Kidz race on July 30. The race is only $2/kid/race and it’s a wonderful family event and a fun volunteer opportunity.
ing to coordinate our Second Annual club night at the North Shore Navigators. $10 will get you a game ticket, fireworks show, pizza, and drink ticket. What a great way to kickoff summer or say good-bye to the school year?! Our general membership meeting on July 11 will feature a make-your-own sundae bar on the seaside lawn at The House of the Seven Gables. We’ll be running with the Mystics on August 17 down in Wakefield. We’ll close down summer with a BBQ on September 10 at Camp Naumkeag in Salem.
RUN FOR THE TROOPS 5K
STRIDE FOR HEALTHY
Good Harbor Beach
Sunday, April 3rd | 9:00 am
COMMUNITIES 5K RUN/WALK
Gloucester, MA
Andover Town Offices
Saturday, June 4th | 9:00 am
2016 grand prix series
The club is also putting on Miles over the Moon on July 8. If you’re not going to be running, I hope that we’ll see you volunteering for the four mile nighttime race with after party at the Knights of Columbus. It’s always a great time and the committee led by Tom Miseretta and Tim Short continues to make this race greater every year. And, in case Tim Short didn’t have enough to do, he’s partnering up with Sandi Dalton and the Marblehead Parks and Recreation Department to
But wait, there’s more! Now comes the fun! On June 11 we’ll have our annual open house. We’re happy to say that thanks to our new partnership with Salem Parks, Recreation, and Community Services will be back “home” at Forest River Park. Join us for the run at 8:00 a.m. and come for the bagels and coffee at 8:30. We’ll also have some prizes and giveaways for members who wear Wicked gear. New England Running Company will be hosting a Wicked Running Club Night on June 20. We’ll not only get some pizza and beer, but also a great discount on new gear for the summer season. On June 24, Michele Campbell is help-
The board and I look forward to seeing you on the run or having fun this summer at the many great events that are planned for YOU, our membership. You guys are what make the club great.
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Andover, MA
Lake Quannapowitt
TOPSFIELD FALL
$30
Wakefield, MA
FOLIAGE CLASSIC
$25
(pick any race for points)
THE FAST HALF
Date TBD - October
Sunday, May 15th | 9:00 am
DERBY STREET MILE
Hamilton-Wenham High School
Date TBD - August
South Hamilton, MA
Salem, MA
$69.99
Topsfield, MA WILD TURKEY 5 MILER Thursday, November 24th | 8:00 am
LYNN WOODS RELAY
Knights of Columbus
TRAV’S TRAIL RUN (3 miles)
Wednesday, August 24th | 6:00 pm
Salem, MA
Sunday, May 22nd | 10:30 am
Lynn Woods Reservation
Maudslay State Park
Lynn, MA
MILL CITIES RELAY
Newburyport, MA
LONE GULL 10K
Date TBD - December
$25
Date TBD - September
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Track Etiquette
TRACK ETIQUIETTE
As you likely know, track workouts have begun under the supervision of Coach Fernando Braz, along with his trusty assistants, Pete and Nick. If you have had the chance to go to the Beverly High School track at 6:30 on Tuesday nights, then you know that this great team of coaches is eager to work with people of all abilities and to help us with our running goals, whatever those may be. Track workouts are a great way to maintain and/ or increase your speed, no matter what your starting point. Whether you are new to track workouts or a seasoned veteran, there are certain “rules” that need to be followed in order to keep everyone safe and, more importantly, make sure that we all have fun! With that said, here are the answers to some of your questions about running in circles: How long is a lap on the track? While this can vary, the track at Beverly High School is 400 meters, or roughly a quarter mile, in the inside lane. Which lane should I use? For the purposes of speed workouts, runners should use lanes 1 & 2. Generally speaking, the faster you are running, the further
inside you should be. Outer lanes are for jogging, and the far outside lane is for walking. What if someone faster is coming up behind me? You should always run your interval in the innermost possible lane. If you hear someone coming up behind you, stay where you are. It’s their job to pass you, not your job to move for them. How do I pass? Always pass on the right, or outside, never on the inside. Be respectful and give the person you are passing some space. If you’re not sure that the person you’re passing knows you’re there, you could let them know by saying “on your right” or “track”, but again, be respectful. Do I need any special shoes or equipment? Nope. Some runners choose to wear specialized shoes that are designed for track workouts, but most people just run in their regular road running shoes. The most important rule of track workouts is to have fun. These workouts are designed to help everyone work on something
different, so keep in mind that we all have our own individual starting points and end goals. Everyone has an equal right to be on the track, including people who might not be with our group. Don’t forget to encourage other runners, and as always, “go wicked!”
Track is open to all current Wicked Running Club members and all levels and paces. A weekly workout will be shared over the club email for runners who cannot attend Tuesday. fbraz@aol.com www.goingthedistancefb.com
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Wicked Board 2016 We welcome your questions and suggestions. Get in touch! PRESIDENT: Julie Arrison-Bishop president@wickedrunningclub.com VICE PRESIDENT: T.R. Ramsdell vicepresident@wickedrunningclub.com
April
May
Krissy Kozlosky
Lisa kelly
A loyal Wicked member since 2013, Krissy joined the Wicked after observing in a race how many runners at her pace received support from the club members. A Wicked Iron Runner for the past 2 years (and she’s targeting to get her 3rd this year!), Krissy loves sharing her passion for running with others and watching them excel in their goals.
A loyal Wicked member since 2012, Lisa’s love for running started from a Couch-to-5K program, initially using running as a method to lose weight, after ending a 17-year love affair with cigarettes. It took Lisa 45 minutes to run her 1st 5K race but she ran it nonstop, what a wonderful milestone!
Krissy is a regular at the D5K runs as well as Lynn Woods when it’s in session. Together with Kelly Pheulpin, Krissy co-leads the Slowest Runner Sets the Paces runs at the New England Running Company on Thursday nights. Krissy’s longest race distance to date is a Half Marathon and she accredited the Wicked for the support (and running buddies!) from our amazing club. She has completed 2 so far, and plans to add 3 more just this year. An active member of the Newsletter committee, Krissy also supports the club by capturing wonderful images of members in local races when she’s not running them. So next time you run a race, keep a lookout for Krissy and don’t forget to wave and smile!
Through running, Lisa has formed amazing new friendships and reconnected with few old ones. Quoting Lisa directly, “You really get to know each other when you spend 3 hours on the trails on a Saturday morning”. Having participated as volunteers in Wicked’s numerous committees and past races, Lisa currently serves as an active member of the Wicked Newsletter team. Lisa also co-leads the Sundays’ long run group in few occasions, providing alternate routes to break the boredom, which led the Sunday group to unofficially adopt her puppy, Ted to be their run mascot! Lisa is an ultra-marathoner, clocking 32.25 miles for her longest race to date, and she is looking forward to break that record running the 45-mile Ghost Train Trail race in October this year. Let’s all wish Lisa good luck for that, or better yet, come join and cheer her on!
TREASURER: Lisa DiBella treasurer@wickedrunningclub.com SECRETARY: Sandi Dalton secretary@wickedrunningclub.com MEMBERSHIP DIR.: Annie Miller membership@wickedrunningclub.com CLOTHING DIRECTOR: Tennille Doyle clothing@wickedrunningclub.com MEMBER-AT-LARGE: Sandra Hutchinson beguine2@yahoo.com MEMBER-AT-LARGE: Marissa Rodriguez marissa.rodriguez76@gmail.com MEMBER-AT-LARGE: Yvette Teatrault tetreauy@gmail.com Non-Board Positions NEWSLETTER EDITOR/DESIGNER: Christin Yurchick (Shafer) newsletter@wickedrunningclub.com GRAND PRIX SERIES CO-COORDINATORS: T.R. Ramsdell mopartr@comcast.net Don Gallucci dongallucci67@gmail.com WEBMASTER: Tim Short tim.short1@gmail.com
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coming back into running Coming Back Into Running It is so easy to fall out of shape after injury and exhaustion. It is so much easier to come home from a long day at work on a cold January night and opt for a warm blanket and hot cocoa on the couch versus a run in cold rain and wind like we had this winter. After five years of marathon training, my body and brain were shut down. With the exception of a few workouts at indoor track, I hadn’t done much running from my last step of the Chicago Marathon in October 2015 until March 2016 when I organized the Wicked Couch to 5K group. I’ve had on and off issues with an SI joint injury since August 2014. This injury has caused a number of imbalance issues on my right side that has made most physical activity downright hellish. It’s also made most daily activity such as sitting at my desk, playing with my stepson, or cooking dinner downright hellish. I’ve been through PT, two cortisone injections, constant chiropractic care, and acupuncture but still have lingering issues. I knew as the president of a running club, I would need to get myself back into running in 2016. In the back of my mind, I was inspired by Sarah Carrier who had come back into running last year after injury by following a couch to 5K. I also knew I needed to be held accountable. In March, I organized a club-wide couch to 5K group for both new runners and veteran runners who needed to get back into a routine and into shape. The 8 week plan featured three days a week of running and a focus for each week ranging from stretching to nutrition to hill running. We used a closed
group on facebook to share details about group meetups, links to interesting articles, and weekly workout information. We had about 25 poeple in the group and a handful of us at the Running and Walking Well 5K-our goal race--on May 8. For me, race day was a big deal. Though I had done a number of distance races in the past few years, I couldn’t remember my last 5K. I’m not a personal fan of the 5K. I like running a nice, easy “all-day” pace and the stress of 3.1 miles in about 30 minutes is almost too much to bear. I can’t even fathom going faster than that (though it’s my goal for the year). It was great to walk up to the start line with Mary Lester who is also getting back into running. She and I ran our first marathon together and joked about how hard ist was to get back into shape for a 5K. How did we ever run 26.2 miles? How did we ever run at a pace faster than we planned to run our 5K in that day? I’m glad we were able to find humor in our comeback. For some, a comeback is breaking 18:00 minutes in a 5K or 1:30 in a 13.1. I was hoping to break 35:00 in my first 5K in a few years. I didn’t, but now have another goal for my next race and for all of my track workouts this season. It’s been great getting back into a routine of working out and feeling injury free. I hope if you’ve taken some time off from running, you can find your way back. And, if you need a break from running, it’s ok to give yourself the physical and mental space to heal and comeback happy and ready to set goal and hit the road again. hop
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get out and race
in June,July & August! Beverly Relays
Twin Lobster Half Marathon and 1 Miler
Sunday, June 5th 8 am 1-Mile Race Start 8:30 am Half Marathon Start Gloucester High School 32 Leslie O Johnson Road Gloucester, MA 01930
Whether you’re just hitting the road for the first time or already passionate about the sport, our races provide fun, festive and competitive events where everyone is welcome. Come enjoy beautiful ocean views as you run along the scenic coastline on Cape Ann and race towards our huge finish line arch! http://www.yukanrun.com/ Twin-Lobster.html
Louise Rossetti Womens 5K
Wednesday, June 8th @ 6:30 pm Lynch Park Beverly, MA Over the years this race has become a for women of all abilities. Louise ran in the race for many years and was the official starter for most of the past 5 years. With Louise’s passing June 30, 2014 at the age of 93, the race will now be ran in Louise’s memory. www.louiserossettiwomens5k.com/
Friday, June 24th @ 6 pm Beverly High School Beverly, MA
Run Walk for the Beach 5k
Sunday, June 12th @ 10 am Dane Street Beach Beverly, MA Enjoy a green road race on a great course while helping to protect our local beaches and marine life! All proceeds benefit Salem Sound Coastwatch, a nonprofit environmental organization that has been leading the way to a healthier sea and shore for over 25 years! There will be food, music, door prizes, sea creatures to touch, and more. Bring the whole family. http://www.northshoretimingonline. com/reglivecb.aspx?eventyear_ id=1336
New England Running Company 10 Miler
3 x 2 mile relay teams. Each person runs a 2-mile leg. http://www.northshoretimingonline. com/reglivecb.aspx?eventyear_ id=1322
Miles Over the Moon 4 Miler Friday, July 8th @ 8 pm Knights of Columbus Salem, MA
Miles is returning for his 6th fabulous year! Please join us for the 6th Annual Miles Over the Moon 4 Miler, a unique and fun summer night run! http://www.northshoretimingonline. com/reglivecb.aspx?eventyear_ id=1327
Sunday, June 19th @ 7:30 am Cove Community Center Beverly, MA
The 3rd race in the new New England Running Company/Brooks Race Series 2016! The New England Running Company/Brooks Race Series will feature some of the best road races from the North Shore and will have spectacular views of the coastline. http://www.NorthShoreTimingOnline.com/reglivecb.aspx?eventyear_ id=1332
Bridge & Back 10 K Sunday, August 7th @ 8 am Tavern in the Square Salem, MA
The first 400 participants will receive a free technical short sleeve t-shirt! All proceeds from the event will go to the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Salem. http://northshoreroadraceguide.com/ event/bridge-back-10k/
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get out and race
Road Race Series
BROOKS ROAD RACE SERIES 2016 The New England Running Co. Road Race Series is not a scored series, but is based on participation. RUNNERS MUST REGISTER FOR THE SERIES AND COMPLETE ALL 8 RACES TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR GRAND PRIZE RAFFLE TRIP TO SEATTLE IN 2017. Those who complete 7 of the 8 races in the series will receive a technical Brooks running shirt. http://www.nerunningco.com/running-central/ne-running-co-road-race-series/
Awesome series, well put together, sweet swag and a KILLER party after each one with a dance off,food and local breweries providing libations, Notch, Slumbrew and Downeast cider. www.cambridge5k.com
NORTH SHORE TRAIL SERIES 2016 Over the course of the series you will experience gentle carriage roads, rocky single track, ocean vistas, and private estates normally closed to the public. With races ranging from a 5k to marathon, by the end of the series you will have experienced the full gamut of trail racing here on the North Shore of Massachusetts. The 2016 NSTS WILL BE SCORED based on runner’s times as a percentage of the winning time(s). Men’s points will be based on top men’s time and women’s points will be based on top women’s time. http://www.nerunningco.com/running-central/north-shore-trail-series/
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Twin Lights Half Marathon Gloucester, MA May 7, 2016
RACE REVIEW
pickup. Packet pickup was not offered the day before, therefore EVERYONE que participating in the event had to pick nn LaBrec A ie r r a up on the morning of the race. This C By: This race offered both a runners AND process was disorganized at beset. walkers division, with different start There were THREE lines runners had times for each group. I was in the to wait in: 1) bib number assignrunners group and didn’t find that ment where runners learned their bib my race was impeded by the walkers numbers and then were expected to (maybe people who were faster than memorize it, 2) bib pickup, and 3) shirt me had a different experience, but pickup. The race director (Bill Burnett) there didn’t seem to be many walkers did mingle amongst the crowd and AND they did an excellent job staystart giving directions as to which line ing out of the way of the runners). This was the fifth year for the Twin Lights Half Marathon, although it appears from the Streamline Events website they’ve only been organizing the race since 2013. Arriving at the race was slow, as the road to the starting line (Good Harbor Beach) was only one lane. The race director did send out a runner’s information packet that told us to prepare for delays arriving and plan accordingly. As such, I decided to arrive around 6:45 AM to allow plenty of time for packet pick-up and pre-race stretching. Once I got to the entrance of the parking lot, parking was easy as there were plenty of volunteers on hand to guide cars to parking spots. Mobile Locker was on hand for those who didn’t have cars to leave their race goodies in.
participants needed to be in, but I feel as though he did this after the situation had already gotten out of control. Some number lines had started handing out bibs in an attempt to move the process along. It was one big jumble of people and groggy, unpleasant volunteers. Bill did an excellent job helping to find lost bibs and problems with registrations. Shirt pickup was smooth, HOWEVER, the shirts (at least the women’s ones) ran VERY small. The shirt was nothing spectacular: a soft polyester long sleeve shirt with “Twin Lights Half Marathon” printed across the front and the race logo and sponsors on the back.
Race day was misty, but that didn’t dampen the spirits of the DJ (Michael Bernier) who was on hand to get the crowd pumped up and entertained us all during the excruciatingly long packet picket up. This brings me to the only area where this race REALLY fell short of expectations: packet
The starting area was quite packed with runners, several even commented that it should have been wider. Pacing was offered thanks to the team at Beast Pacing. The pacers that I spoke with were quite friendly. The race began late (9 minutes), but not without an acoustic version of the Star
Spangled Banner. The start of the race was quite congested. There were 912 registered participants this year, however, only 702 registrants finished the race (30 were walkers). The course itself was very scenic, as you ran through Gloucester, Rockport and Pigeon Cove. Lots of spectators were along the course too, despite the dismal weather! The race was hilly (246 ft of elevation gain over the course, see image below). The water stations were well-manned by volunteers. My favorite stop was the one in the center of Rockport manned by the cheerleaders who were cheering for us all! It was quite adorable. Overall, despite the rainy weather, the race was great. The course was scenic and challenging (I even PR’ed…by 15 minutes!) The spectators were great and the atmosphere was still fun. Packet pickup was stressful, BUT the race director sent out an email immediately congratulating all the runners AND apologizing for the mess and said that he had already met with his team to figure out how to handle the situation better in the future. Personally, I don’t like disorganized races, so I have to take off some points for the packet pick-up debacle: runners don’t want to be stressed going into 13.1 miles. Otherwise, the course was great and the spectators were awesome. I give this race 3.5 black cats out of 5. If Streamline Events can make the packet pickup smoother, I would definitely increase my rating.
RACE REVIEWs
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3rd Annual Plymouth Sprint Triathlon May 15, 2016 By: Jim Dalton
Canyon Sunset Run Spear Tuscon, AZ By: Eileen April 8th, 2016
.3 mile Swim/11m Bike/3.5m Run 3 cats in general, 4 cats for beginners No bells and whistles race, but it is timed and all three segments of the course are decently marked. Not swamped with entrants so can reduce anxiety related to a crowded swim or transition areas, intimidation factor of elites, etc. The last .5 mile or so toward the end of the run is on a trail with debris aplenty, and uphill (I felt like Wudy the Wabbit (Meatballs, 1979)). Only one water stop… on the run when you emerge from the woods. Medals to all finishers. Trophies for top 3 in AG.
A wicked small world... Was in Tucson, AZ at the Sabino Canyon Sunset Run and was surprised to hear “hey wicked “ being yelled my way. Turns out was a previous Wicked member who moved back to Arizona, Dave Dixon. We then had a chat about how great WRC is. Anyway, race was great. Probably not the best choice as the first come back race after an injury but was so scenic one could focus on the beautiful views. I give the race 5 cats...well organized, nice shirts, fantastic scenery, sunset finish. Post race pizza and fruit most welcome at the finish to replenish calories burnt running 3.7 miles up the canyon (and then back). Congratulations to Dave who won is division in a very competitive field. (I was just happy to finish!)
Wicked is on Instagram We’re looking for photographers to help keep great pictures going. Email: juliearrison@gmail.com to be considered. Up to three instagrammers will be selected to start. @wickedrunningclub
Thank you To the board of directors who have been a tremendous help this year. A lot of work has gone on behind the scenes to make some great opportunities for club members and everyone has stepped up and been incredibly helpful. It’s been a pleasure serving with everyone! ~Julie
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member spotlights
Name: Jim Dalton
Do you have any fun,
Name: Lisa DiBella
secret talents? Yes.
Why you joined Wicked? I joined
When you’re not run-
Wicked in 2012.
ning, what else you
What is your favorite race? I have
like to do? Listen to
two favorite races; Beverly Homecom-
(preferably live) music
ing Road Race and the Derby Street
– jamband, jazz, rap
Mile.
metal, old school rap.
What is your favorite distance?
Play with our kids.
My favorite race distance is the half
Swim – but, I don’t
marathon. This year I am running the
currently have a wetsuit
New York Marathon in November
and don’t like cold
and Do you have any goals for this
Why you joined Wicked? Initially, I
water.
year? I am always working on improv-
witnessed my wife’s continual running
Watch films.
ing my speed...
improvement, and enjoyment, from
Contemplate contemporary and envi-
being a Wicked member, and I liked
ronmental art.
Name: Darcie Gagne
the Wickeds that I met. Growing up as
Help underdogs to “Fight the Power”.
Why you joined Wicked? - I felt like
a competitive swimmer, running was
Make baskets (with a basketball).
an imposter attending all the group
not fully-integrated into our training,
Not shop.
runs without actually joining and I re-
but I enjoyed leading runs when we
Nerd-out.
ally want a team shirt.
did them. Swim coaches often said
Learn.
What is your favorite race? Assuming it’s a road race, I really liked the
that I had “runner’s kick” (and I’m still waiting for a running coach to declare
Name: Ana Gordon
Devils chase but on the bike, hub on
that I have “swimmer’s run” (or the
What is your favorite race? Favorite
wheels is by far my favorite.
like)), and I joined Wicked so I could
so far is Wild Turkey, but love any race
What is your favorite distance? 10k
learn as much as possible about run-
that encourages costumes.
Do you have any goals for this
ning injury free, nutrition, and training,
What is your favorite distance?
year? Get back into tri again! Last tri
and to make new, like-minded friends.
5 miles
was 2014.
What is your favorite race? Miles
Do you have any goals for this
Do you have any fun, secret tal-
Over the Moon – I’m not a morning
year? Goal this year is run first half
ents? Knitting
person, so this evening race is a nice
marathon in October, the Newbury-
When you’re not running, what else
contrast to most events.
port Half.
you like to do? Swim, bike, soccer
What is your favorite distance?
Do you have any fun, secret tal-
and cook.
Longer…but I think the longest race
ents? Cribbage, spelling, and 3D
that I’ve done is 5m. It seems to take
rendering.
me a few miles to settle into a groove.
When you’re not running, what else
Do you have any goals for this
you like to do? Work, play cribbage,
year? Minimize injury, get some 10K’s
birdwatch, and hike.
and 13.1-milers done, and compete in the Pumpkinman Half Iron on September 11.
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member spotlights Dalton who finally pitched me to join;
Name: Cathy Ciani
she’s pretty convincing on a 9 miler.
Town: Saugus
What is your favorite race? As a
Why did you join Wicked? I met an
Beverly guy, I love the Fall Frolic. It’s
awesome group member, Beth, at my
a fun family event, and there’s some-
salon this past year
thing about that time of year when
What is your favorite race? Step Up
we’re in peak condition from summer
For Colleen 5K in Andover ... my first
training.
time trying to run a 5k and have a sad
What is your favorite distance?
connection to this wonderful woman
Probably the 5k. I think I ran 25 of
who lost her life way too young.
them last year? But really, I love every
What is your favorite distance? I’m
distance.
so horrible at running and I’m very
Any goals for this year? Yes! I’m
new to it! My body is fine with it but
hoping to contribute to Wicked
my breathing never is!
Name: Alen Yen
Masters at a number of events, and to
Do you have any goals for this
Town: Beverly
have a great fall marathon!
year? To run as much as I can for at
Why did you join Wicked? While I’ve
Your secret talent? I will boogie dur-
least one 5k
been a solo runner for the last 5 years,
ing any event if there’s music, no mat-
Do you have any fun, secret tal-
I’ve always enjoyed meeting Wicked
ter how tired I am during a race
ents? I work as an esthetician where
people at the races. Rick Marciano
When you’re not running, what else
I perfect skin, brows, and make-up..
was the first guy I kept running into,
do you like to do? When I’m not run-
beauty is my art! I have been working
and then I discovered Krissy Kozlosky’s
ning, I love goofing around with my 8
on losing weight! I LOVE A GOOD
amazing photos online. It was Sandi
year-old daughter.
WORKOUT! My sister just bought a salon that I run along side of her so my working out has suffered.... My
What motivates you most to get out and run? Don Gallucci I need to have a race planned on the calendar. Training for a race is what keeps me going.
QUESTION
Christin Yurchick Knowing that I have a race coming up motivates me the most, and the way I feel after a run does too!
Katie Canizaro Being fit & active, in good health, and physical shape motivates me to get out there and run. Also seeing all my Wicked friends help get me out there!!
Christina Canizaro Two things motivate me, one is to see how far and fast I can push myself. I am constantly looking to reach my next running goal. It is such a great feeling when you can meet and or exceed your expectations. The second is more silly. It’s food, never feeling guilty about eating something junky or just too much of something you love. I can just run it off!
goal this month is to change all that and conquer some running/cardio and workouts.
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Kelly Thomas Pheulpin and I at the finish of the Earth Rock Run Half Marathon on May 1. I had a great half marathon on May 1, The Earth, Rock Run Half in North Andover. Great swag! Kelly Phuelpin and I had a great race together.
where in the world is wicked?
Tapleyville 7 Mile Classic Road Race, Sandy Armstrong
Chris Nolin (3rd age group) 46:11; 10th overall at the Tapleyville 7 Mile Classic Road Race
Yvette Tetreault, Sarah Carrier, and Allison Rickenbach at the Ipswich Ale Half Marathon
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Yunyong Pak running the Crane Beach Half Marathon
John McDonough at the Warsaw 10k
Annie Miller and her family at the Earth Rock Run Half Marathon
Tom Lubas showing his 2nd place “Fast Half Marathon” 60 yr old Age Group Medals in Hamilton, Mass on Sunday 15 May 2016.
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Running the Boston Marathon (my first marathon) was a dream come true and on a personal level - a truly amazing accomplishment. I was honored to represent Wicked. There are so many words and emotions that come to my mind when I think back to that day. All I can say is that it was a phenomenal experience and one I will never forget. My most emotional moment was as I turned onto Boylston street (a very long street) and saw the finish line before me, I looked at my training partner and said ‘I did it’...then came the tears for the entire way in. The BEST day of my running life!
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Sarah Dowd Greg Dwyer Susan Hennessy Deirdre Lowe Beth O’Grady Jackie Washburn John Young Derek Brennan Dan Chruniak Christine Cronin Michelle Milton Mike Paulin Alem Yen Dennis Garriepy Junyong Pak Tara Paulin Jonah Hubert Katia Rindeiko Karen DiLisio Greg Tobey Jim Pawlicki Dawn Cobak Sandi Dalton Jennifer Howland
runners! Runners!
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bostonmarathon marathonWicked boston wicked Runners! runners! This being my 3rd marathon,
much needed love!
I thought “I got this!” I was so happy
There were points where I encouraged
to have run 20 miles with my training
runners to keep moving and they did
buddy Bethany a few weeks back. It
the same to me. Then it was the crowd
had been by far
around BC that did not leave me
my best, happiest, most
alone to let me walk. They de-
confident training run ever, and
manded that I run, they told me I
I will keep that feeling in
was close and they literally carried
my memories forever!
me through. I saw so many amaz-
I heard from runners that
ing people during this journey of
Boston Marathon is tough,
26.2 miles or 42.2 km. Then the
and no wonder! It has it’s
Citgo sign. I knew I was getting
secrets.
closer.
On race morning, I headed
I saw in my watch that my husband
to Hopkinton on the Bus with so many amazing Wickeds including Susan Hennessey who was running her first marathon ever! I started well and even though I found myself sometimes getting excited, I tried to focus on my pace that I wanted to keep, which was between 9:30 and 10min/ mile. If I kept my game plan and everything was perfect, I would finish it in about 4h 30min. The heat was brutal for all NE people that trained in cold temps, so by mile 10 things started to get really tough. My legs were starting to cramp, and I started the strategy of alternating running and walking. (I thought of you, Lisa Driscoll.) I had a lot to carry me through- I had written names of family and friends on my legs, my daughters names on my arms, and my name on my chest. People that I never knew gave the kudos, high fives, yells, sometimes
calling my daughter’s name thinking it was mine. Kids gave me oranges and paper towels soaked in cold water. It’s amazing how the simple things became precious. I was so glad to see Bethany Adams and Molly LaBroad somewhere in Framingham and later on after Heartbreak Hill. Plus, there was the mile 17 were my Wicked Running Club was. They were waiting for me. I saw you and kept you with me. The smiles meant the world to me. Angel Dee even ran with me for a bit and asked how I was doing before sending me on my way. My husband Marcelo was waiting for me between mile 19 and 20 to give me a kiss and my electrolyte water. It was so nice to hear him yelling my name on the street. Judy Graham-Garcia was there and I saw no one just you and you sent me
was calling me, so he was with me. Then FINALLY there was Boylston Street! It looked so huge, wider and full of life! The people, oh these people that carried me! I looked to the left and thought about the tragedy in 2013, looked right and then I was there! This is it? I FINISHED!!! I got my medal, I got a foil blanket, with the medal on the outside so everyone could see what I had done. What an AMAZING feeling! (Just a side note that I am not happy with my time and I am thinking how I am going to fix that: 1. run the course again very soon on different hours (when is not that hot) 2. look for a charity to make it happen next year. I could also do both!) Thank you all for BEING with ME! My eternal THANK YOU to the WRC for a fantastic experience! #BostonMarathon2016
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(Written by SalemNews) Initially, Dan Chruniak may have been disappointed with his time when he crossed the finish line during Monday’s 120th running of the Boston Marathon. But after talking with some other runners and seeing slower-than-normal times being posted across the board, he didn’t feel so bad at all. The 32-year-old Chruniak, a Beverly resident, was the first North Shore finisher to cross the finish line during the world’s most famous race. Running Boston for the second time, he finished in 2:46.42. “It definitely means something special to me,” Chruniak, a member of the Wicked Running club out of Salem,
runners! Runners!
said of his spot atop the
Pak, finished second among locals in a
local running
time of 2:52.24.
mountaintop.
“I passed him around the 15K mark
“It was a tough day out
(around 58 minutes in) and asked him
there, 60 degrees with
how he was doing, and he said he was
wide open skies and no
having trouble. It was one of those
clouds. That may not
days for everyone,” said Chruniak.
sound bad, but when
Chruniak was at 1:21.29 halfway
you’ve been used to run-
through the race and kept up a mile
ning in 30-degree temper-
pace time between 6:09 and 6:43 the
atures for the last month, it
rest of the way.
hits you hard.”
A worker for Seaboard Products in
The 5-foot-10, 165-pound
Danvers, Chruniak said he got the run-
Chruniak, who played high
ning bug 5-6 years ago when he want-
school football at North
ed to do something to stay in shape
Shore Tech (Class of 2002),
aside from pickup hockey games. His
was peaking at 90 miles
uncle (a former 2:19 marathoner) and
per week a month ago
aunt convinced him to do his first race,
and, based on his road
and from there he was hooked. “I just
times, felt that a 2:37-2:38 marathon
took to it naturally,” he said.
was within his reach — no worse than
His first marathon was the 2014 Maine
2:40.
Coast Marathon, in which he qualified
“I trailed on hills specifically for this
for last year’s Boston. In his first trek
course,” he said, “but even doing
from Hopkinton to Kenmore Square
that, it’s hard to prepare for such a
he finished in 2:51, thus earning a spot
dramatic change in temperature. If
in this year’s race. He ran the New
you’re drinking too much during the
Bedford Half-Marathon last month to
race, you’re going to cramp up. I knew
help him prepare for Boston.
some really good runners that had to
Monday’s time enabled him to once
walk today; that’s unheard of. Even
again qualify for Boston in 2017, al-
some of the elite runners were com-
though he said he’d like to do a mara-
ing in six or seven minutes slower than
thoner under cooler temperatures
they normally finish.”
— perhaps the Anthem Richmond
Another Garden City native, noted
Marathon in Virginia this November —
obstacle runner and multiple-time
before then.
World’s Toughest Mudder Junyong
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wicked runners!
coming weeks and
Breakthroughs. Team and this year
months. Running
with the Gillian Reny Stepping Strong
was never a word I
Fund. Both years it was awesome to
used, nor an activity
see some of you volunteering along
I participated in,
the course!
growing up. How-
Comparing both years is funny. In
ever after being
2015 we had the snowiest winter on
persuaded, a.k.a.
record and I never missed a run, and
forced into run-
race day was cold and windy (which I
ning a 5K in June of
prefer!). But this year’s training wasn’t
2014, I decided to
as cold, and nowhere near as snowy,
take it more seri-
however race day started off too warm
ously.
and then turned windy and cooler. I
After that 5K, I
definitely wasn’t prepared for that,
continued to sign
coupled with a cold and some mild
up for more races,
tendonitis I faced an extremely tough
longer races, and
run, Boston really showed me its true
continued to
nature this year. However a finish is a
improve my times
finish and it was still an amazing day
My name is Greg Tobey, and I have
and techniques. These challenges and
participating in such a historic race.
recently joined the Wicked Running
goals I set for myself most recently
Again I am excited to have finally
Club. Over the last few years I’ve par-
culminated in my second Boston
joined Wicked Running and am
ticipated in a number of Wicked and
Marathon. The past two years I have
looking forward to some group runs
non-Wicked races met many of you!
run Boston with Brigham and Women’s
to help me prepare for Chicago this
I am looking forward to joining some
Hospital, in 2015 for their Life.Giving.
October! See you all out there!
more races and group runs in the
y Greg Tobe
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boston marathon volunteers Since 2009, I’ve
know you wanna
been a loyal
taste some of this
springtime vol-
chocolate”, of course
unteer with the
holding chocolate
BAA, either at the
flavored ClifShots.
marathon packet
It’s a long day out
stuffing or on the
there on the course.
Boston Marathon
We arrive around
course at the Mile
7:30 am, and don’t
16.875 gel stop
leave until the roads
with my fellow
are opened back
Wicked Running
up which could be
Club members. If I
around 4pm, but
were to choose be-
the comradery one
tween the two for
feels with the running
a favorite, it would
community is like no
definitely be the
other. I don’t mind
Gel Stop (Now the
of many different running clubs, so
Clif Shot station), with the exception of
I get to see friends passing through
of my life to support others in this way,
the 2015 full day downpour
who I don’t usually get to see during
and it almost makes me feel like I want
experience.
the year. For those who are just trying
to run a marathon again. Almost. It
Having an unobscured view of all of
to finish at a decent time or even just
definitely makes me grateful that I do
the runners is exciting and inspiring,
trying to finish at all, I get to give hugs.
run, and that I get to do it with some
with many welcoming hugs and high-
The others who are a bit faster, I shout
of the best people that I’ve ever had
fives and being grateful that people
their names, and throw a wave and
the chance to meet. It’s all of you who
are out there shouting their names
a packet (Just kidding, if we want to
keep me coming back, whether it’s
and ready to provide them with a little
remain BAA’s go- to team for that loca-
running on the marathon course, or
bit of nourishment.
tion, don’t throw ClifShots or anything
on a Tuesday or Wednesday evening.
over who will get the most runners to
else!) Seriously though, there’s a feel-
We’re part of the greatest community
take a gel from us, Kevin Power and I
ing of great satisfaction one gets from
on earth!
pick out which of the elite runners we
daintily holding a small packet, filled
think will win, depending on how far
with a hot gooey substance, yelling
in the front of the lead pack they are,
“Double the Caffeine, Double the fun”
knowing that break- away time is not
and having a runner pick you to take
at mile 16 point something!
it from! This year I was granted the
In addition to my friends in Wicked, I
opportunity to run up and down the
have good relationships with members
street in a ClifBar outfit yelling, “You
Before dueling
giving up a day out
Green By: Angel
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Regarding the
About a half hour
Boston Marathon,
later, Patsy and I
it was a healthy
had turned in our
year overall. The
medical equip-
stats look like this
ment and were
according to an
walking back up
email I got:
Boylston Street. We were looking
“There were 1,459
for the nearest pub
finish area encoun-
but I knew I had
ters. Of those en-
another medal in
counters, 777 were
my pocket and I
seen in Medical
had to get rid of
Tent A, 676 were
it because I didn’t
seen in Medical
run. Sure enough
Tent B, and 6 in
we came upon
the Elite Station.
a couple in their
There were 81 EMS transports course wide and 45 of those were through Boston EMS. Only 14 runners were admitted to area hospitals out of the 27,000 that crossed the start line in Hopkinton.” I’m not sure how an encounter in the Sweep is defined and tracked because I must have had about a thousand myself. But two encounters were very special to me - encounters I’ll never forget. At about 3:30 race time, a beautiful young lady came up to me and asked where the medals table was. I saw her face and heard her accent first and recognized her right away. Then I saw her bib number, which was actually her name, Pippig. She was very kind and thankful to her
volunteers, what a pleasure it was to meet her. She decided to run the race 3 days before Marathon Monday. I guess when you win the race three times, the BAA prints up a bib for you in case you decide to run. The medals table packs up and leaves right at the 6 hour cutoff so, being a slow runner and knowing what it’s like, I try to grab a handful of medals and hold on to them until a very deserving runner comes by. I was at the tip of zone 1 when another beautiful lady came by, Susan Hennessey. What an honor it was to put a Boston Marathon finisher’s medal on a fellow Wicked Runner. I’m disappointed that I didn’t get a picture.
70’s. The husband had a bib number and was limping his way along, held firmly by his wife. We asked if he was alright and she said he was okay but sore. She said she would help him get his stuff and get back to the hotel. Then I asked if he had gotten a medal. I could hear the disappointment in their voices. He only said “no” but he was bordering on tears. She said, “No, they closed the medals table.” I said, hold it right there, I have something for you. I put a finisher’s medal on his neck and said, “Congratulations on finishing the Boston Marathon.” Well, that perked them right up. I heard the wife say, “You are the man!” Not many ladies say that to me. Sometimes it’s really easy to make people happy.
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