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presidential perspective
Carolyn Roll Libelo, Laurie Breenan, Annie Miller, Susan Hennessey, Deborah Crean Everett, Donna Marden, Beth Gerard, Maryann Kozlosky, Liz Torto, Colleen Brady & Krissy Kozlosky Spring is in the air! It’s so exciting to see sunroofs open, sun shining, and people running on the streets of the North Shore. It’s a special time of the year to be president of a local running club as many of our runners are gearing up for spring marathons all over the region, including the infamous Boston Marathon. Boston holds a special place for me both as a volunteer with Wicked, as a fundraiser, and as a runner. Boston Marathon season, whether you run it or not, adds a level of high energy to an already exciting spring season. It’s also been great to see our runners
of all levels taking on challenges as the last snowflakes fall. I’m personally loving watching our USATF-NE team place for team competition in the first few races of the year. The sea of red is truly going regional. I’m also loving being an unofficial coach for our C25K group. Training will culminate with the Running and Walking Well 5K in May. We have newbies and veterans who are getting back into shape. The Wicked Grand Prix is also kicking off with Run for the Troops. It’s certainly possible to have a full dance card as a member of Wicked! Behind the scenes, the newsletter team has come up with this snazzy, refreshed look to the Wicked Running Register. Our editor has a crack
Last weekend I ran my first
Wild Rover Race, Maria’s Frozen Shamrock 3 miler and my first race as a Wicked woman. I usually wouldn’t register for a weekend race, but the SRSTP group has been so fun to run with that I wanted to join them for the series. We carpooled to Haverhill together, and the ride to the race set the tone for the day, full of smiles and laughter. The forecast was for 50’s except the winter wind kept it cool, even as the sun came out. The bagpipes and the shamrock attire at the start created a casual party atmosphere that kept me from being nervous about “racing”. There had been some chatter about the hills on the course, and
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Presidential Perspective Continued... team of reporters bringing you all the news. Brant and Val are corralling our 50+ volunteers to take on the gel stop at the Boston Marathon. The coaching committee has been working hard to interview some incredible talent to take your running to the next level this year. Plus--we have fun planned! Stay tuned for details for the summer general membership meeting by the sea, the annual BBQ, and more. Our race directors are also in the groove. If you’d like to help with Miles over the Moon, get in touch with Tom or Tim. We’ll also be seeing some exciting changes for the North Shore
Cancer Run this year. It’s never too early to start fundraising and to help make this race “wicked” awesome as well. As the weather warms up and the days get longer, I look forward to meeting more Wicked members and cheering you on whether your scoring for us as the regional level or taking on your first race. It’s a great time to be a Wicked member!
p rison Bisho r A e li u J By:
Welcome back to run ning Shannon Downey! After being forced to take 3 months off due to an injury she is working her way back. She and Billy enjoyed a great run in the Salem Willows to celebrate!
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Wild Rover Race Continued... after conquering the long long up hill to mile one, I was ready to relax into my 1-2-3 breathe cadence. The crowd kept me distracted for the next mile, with a few small up and downs until the last half mile. The last hill is a doozy and I slowed quite a bit and had to lean into the steep incline. The reward at the top was the sound of the bagpiper, marking the finish line, a gentle downhill sprint. As I reached the finish line the Wicked runners that had crossed ahead of me were there to greet me and cheer me in! A volunteer gave me the heavy race medal, that will connect to the medals from the next two races in the Wild Rover series. The beer line was long but moved quickly and the bar was busy. Heading home a few hours later, I felt accomplished and looking forward to the next two Sunday morning races.
n Libelo By: Caroly
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2016 grand prix series
It’s Spring, it’s getting warmer, and that means it’s time to start racing! I’m quite certain that because of the mild Winter we just had, with its warmer temps and lack of snow, you all continued your training right along, so there’s no excuses that you’re not in shape to start racing, right? Well, here we go...... The first race in the Wicked Grand Prix Series (WGP) is the Run for the Troops 5K on Sunday, April 3rd at 9:00 am, in Andover. This is a great event put on by long time friend of Wicked, Bill Pennington. Proceeds are used to
construct custom homes for disabled troops returning from their military service. A cool bonus of this event, is that Wicked will have a club tent for our own little rendezvous area. A nice little 5K like this is the perfect way to kick off race season. The next race will be the Fast Half on Sunday, May 5, at 9:00, in Hamilton. I don’t know much about this race except that its a half marathon, its pretty flat, its local, USATF certified, and theres beer at the finish! What else do you need to know? Go online and get registered now as they do have a limited field. And the final race I want to mention at this time is the Travs Trail 5k in
Newburyport on Sunday, May 22 at 10:30 am. This is the best “trail” race you’ll ever run. Nice wide trails with some little rolling hills. Plenty of room for passing and racing. I’ve had this race in the series for a couple years now, because I cant find one better. Come on out and embrace the trails! To see the entire schedule for the WGP series, just look elsewhere in this newsletter, or on the Wicked website. If you’ve got any questions about the series, shoot me an email. That’s it for now guys. When you’re out there racing, wear your Wicked gear. I can’t yell for you if I can’t see you! If you haven’t got any, get some ell from Tennille. Do it! By: T.R. Ramsd
RUN FOR THE TROOPS 5K
KUPENDA TRAIL RUN (5miles)
LONE GULL 10K
Sunday, April 3rd | 9:00 am
Saturday, June 4th | 9:00 am
Date TBD - September
Andover Town Offices
Gordon College
Good Harbor Beach
Andover, MA
Chebacco Woods
Gloucester, MA
$30
Wenham, MA $25
THE FAST HALF
TOPSFIELD FALL FOLIAGE CLASSIC
Sunday, May 15th | 9:00 am
DERBY STREET MILE
(pick any race for points)
Hamilton-Wenham High School
Date TBD - August
Date TBD - October
South Hamilton, MA
Salem, MA
Topsfield, MA
LYNN WOODS RELAY
WILD TURKEY 5 MILER
TRAV’S TRAIL RUN (3 miles)
Wednesday, August 24th | 6:00 pm
Thursday, November 24th | 8:00 am
Sunday, May 22nd | 10:30 am
Lynn Woods Reservation
Knights of Columbus
Maudslay State Park
Lynn, MA
Salem, MA
$69.99
Newburyport, MA $25
MILL CITIES RELAY Date TBD - December
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Brant Henne
Mike McKie
Mike Paulin
Always quietly working in the background, Brant tried to go unnoticed when we asked for his running bio to put in this announcement. Too bad, Brant - you are now leaving us with no option but to make up facts about you.
A loyal Wicked member since 2010, Mike did not take up running seriously or competitively until the age of 40, running 2 marathons to-date, Providence 2013 (BQ) and Boston 2014.
A loyal Wicked member since 2012, Mike has been valuable in being our current USATF representative for the club. Under Mike’s leadership, we now have 24 members representing the Wickeds in USATF, putting us on the USATF board!
Brant has been the solid pillar of the No Rest for the Wicked (NRFTW) Weekly 5K run on Thursdays. You can always count in Brant to be out there with his clipboard timing runners crossing the finish line in the rain, sleet and snow. Not only that, Brant also posts weekly History lessons on the NRFTW page on Facebook. This is what makes Wicked members very proficient in history. Every year, Brant also organizes the Boston Marathon Mile 17 gel stop volunteers. As a club, we are lucky to be given the opportunity to volunteer every year, and it is only possible due to Brant’s well-oiled organization machine to ensure a job well done. Come give Brant hugs and high fives the next time you join the NRFTW run!
A regular at the weekly Wednesday Lynn Woods trail runs and Thursday “No Rest for the Wickeds” (Mike even met his wife Abby at the post-run get together at the Engine House!), Mike also enjoys trail running and triathlons aside from road running. Mike enjoys track workouts, leading this past Winter track workouts for the club, motivating all of us to race each other in circles in the 1/9-mile indoor track. Mike also participated in Wicked team events such as Reach the Beach, Mill Cities Relay, Lynn Woods Relay, as well as volunteering for Miles over the Moon and North Shore Cancer Run races. Come and give high-fives to Mike and Mike next time you see them on the club runs.
Mike has run 17 marathons to-date (including 11 Bostons) and completed the 2013 Lake Placid Ironman Triathlon. Even with his busy training schedule, Mike still sets aside some time to participate as the Member-At-Large in the Wicked Board of Directors for the past 2 years. As a member of the club’s current Coaching Committee, Mike’s inputs and insights have been instrumental in selecting Coach Fernando Braz as the club’s new coach – Excellent job, Mike! Come and give high-fives to Mike and Mike next time you see them on the club runs.
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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 TREASURER: Lisa DiBella treasurer@wickedrunningclub.com
wicked new coach!
As you may know, we have recently gotten our Wicked Running Register newsletter committee up and running! We will be trolling race results and social media to see what our members are up to. This means that a member of the committee might directly reach out to you for a submission. Christin will still send out a general call for submissions, so if there is anything that you want to put in the newsletter, we are happy to hear from you. Putting members first means also getting to know more of you, and that is exactly what we hope to do through this newsletter initiative. We hope you enjoy the new design and a few new categories and features! As always,z suggestions are welcome. I’m excited to work with all athletes in the Wicked Running Club. Whether your goal is to run a Boston qualifier, finish a 5K, or get motivated to run, I encourage you to come to the Wicked track sessions. Each week’s session will be different so you will not be bored. Each week’s session will offer a goal that you can achieve, regardless of
newsletter committee Lauren Gabel Marjorie Nesin Christin Yurchick (Shafer) Tennille Doyle Valerie Mathews Lisa Kelly Krissy Kozlosky Michelle Tortora
Submit to thenewsletter! Email Christin at newsletter@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
your level. All are welcome.
do Braz By: Fernan
Track will take place on Tuesday nights, 6:30 p.m., at Beverly High School. An official start date will be announced soon, but it will be in 2-3 weeks. 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 http://www.goingthedistancefb.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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RACE REVIEW
Lost Dutchman Marathon, Apache Junction, Arizona For those of you who have followed my training, I pretty much decided after the Maine Coast Marathon in 2014 that I was never going to run another marathon. Always, miles 1517 kill me, and I’ve never been able to run through it, and the last hour and a half of every marathon I have done has been a miserable slog of shame. Or something that felt like it. But when your good running buddy who moved to Arizona last summer tells you that there’s this really cool marathon that starts in the desert, and it happens to fall on school winter vacation week... well, things change. I signed up for Lost Dutchman without second thought. The race basically starts in the middle of the desert. We parked at the rodeo grounds (RODEO! GROUNDS!) and were bused to the start - the last half hour of the ride is on this crazy bumpy dirt fire road into the foothills of the Superstition Mountains. When we got to the start they had about 80 individually wrapped creosote logs burning on the ground, which was warm and amazing and just great. Best way to start the day: watching the sun rise over the desert just before you start a marathon. Hands down the coolest race start ever. I didn’t honestly pay
attention to the weather much. Coming from winter in MA, I knew that no matter what, I wasn’t going to be used to the warmer temps anyway. I was lucky in that we had a pretty mild winter, and the week before I left I did some of my runs in a warm gym, but really, weather wasn’t on my radar. But a few days before the race, we got an email from the director about the “warmer than average” temperatures. It was supposed to be 84 that day, so he said that they’d have wet towels for the runners at a couple of aid stations. The first 7 miles are basically downhill, but on dirt with a couple rolling-ish hills, which was actually kind of nice. The uneven surface kept me from giving into the start adrenaline and going out too fast, and I was nice and warmed by the time I hit pavement. But it was definitely not flat - there were some really tough uphills and a pretty intense downhill around mile 12, where I actually kind of tweaked a quad. So yeah, definitely a tougher course than I expected, but freaking gorgeous. You run with a view of the Superstition Mountains basically the whole time, and after the fire roads, you run through a damn pretty residential area. And when they say “it’s a dry heat?” It’s totally true. With a breeze, the temps were in the 50s, then 60s, and then 70s. Which was pleasant, really,
until the last hour or so. I did take salt pills, which have helped me a lot with staying hydrated in the past. I drank at every stop, alternating water and gatorade. And at Mile 20, where they started having water stops every mile, I’d dump a cup of water over my head. I think it was at mile 17, feeling the road under my feet and the breeze on my skin and the warmth of the sun that it struck me: “Oh, wait. THIS is why people like marathons!” I did hit a bit of a wall at mile 22, but having the water stops every mile was a great way to keep me going, and I took another salt pill with gatorade, and was able to dig myself out and finish strong. In fact, I finished that day with a new marathon PR! I really enjoyed this race, largely because it was completely different than any race I’ve done. Loved the start and the view and the weather was amazing, even though it did get hot by the end. There really isn’t anything like running there - in the desert, no humidity, a breeze keeping you cool and the sun warming your skin... highly recommend it to anyone looking to escape New England in the winter! I rate this 5 cats!
Aalto By: Karen
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The voting has ended and the results are in! 443 runners from the North Shore voted in the recent
Marathon Park Prep Half Marathon in Ashland, MA
RACE REVIEW
Our charity team chose this race as our Boston Marathon prep race as an alternative to the New Bedford Half. The race offers a very challenging, hilly course that covers a few miles of the Marathon course on Rt. 135 through Ashland. This is not a race for those seeking a PR, but served as a great ego-check in the lead up to Boston. The “highlight” is a steep climb between Mile 10 and 12, part of which was titled the Green Monster (by virtue of being the steepest part of the climb on a road named Green Street). One negative comment on the race was the competition with traffic. The race is relatively small and roads therefore stayed open to traffic. The Ashland Police did a great job manning the main intersections, but I noticed a few instances of unhappy/ aggressive drivers creating dangerous situations for runners. Overall, I give the race 3 cats - great a prep for Boston, but probably the only reason to run this race.
Dwyer BY: Greg
Best of 2015 North Shore Road Race Guide and the Wicked Running Club earned some great recognition for our amazing events that we host! Three cheers to our race directors, race committee members, volunteers and everyone else who had a hand in making our races last year award winning. Best Race Shirt Wicked Presents Miles Over the Moon Best Holiday Race Honorable Mention Wicked Frosty Four Best Race Course Honorable Mention North Shore Cancer RUN 5K Best Kids Race Honorable Mention Wicked Kidz Race Best Post Race Party Honorable Mention Wicked Frosty Four Best Road Race – Related Social Media North Shore Cancer RUN 5K/10K For a full list of all the winners and honorable mentions please visit: http://northshoreroadraceguide. com/best-of- 2015-nsrrg- winnershonorable- mentions/
My Favorite Workout This workout was first mentioned by Steve Jones (2:07 13, Chicago, 1985) …then explained to me by my best friend Armando Vargas (2:26:36, NYC, 1987). 15 minutes warm-up 3 minutes at your 10K pace 2 minutes jog 2 min at your 5k pac 3 minutes jog 1 minute all out 4 minutes jog Total running time 15 minutes. During the jogging period the group gathers. All segments are run with attention to form. Each session adds up to 15 minutes session. Repeat 2-4 times, 15 min warm down. It can be modified to run 5 min. at marathon pace, 3 minutes at 10k pace, 2 minutes 5k…. The advantages of this workout are that it combines fartlek, interval and endurance. It is a good group work out for everyone can run at their own pace and then meet during jogging period. Also, when you are racing, say a 10k, to get away from the group you will instinctively pick it up for 3 minutes…(e.g., minute: 17:00 to minute 20:00. The folks next to you would not know what you are up to… 3 minutes is a long time.
o R. Vega BY: Rodolf
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get out and race
Fool’s Dual 5k and Half Marathon
Sunday, April 3rd @ 8 am 5k 9 am half marathon $26 5k, $50 half O’Maley Middle School Gloucester, MA
in April!
The Tortoise and the Hare 10k Walk and Run April 9th @ 11 am $30 Lions Park, Salisbury, MA
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 Fools-Dual.html
Sunday, April 10th @ 11 am 3484 Washington Street Jamaica Plain, MA
5 mile road race to benefit Sister Jeanne’s Kid’s Fund and The Boston Police Gaelic Column of Pipes and Drums. *15 minute walk to starting point in Franklin Park. A fairly flat wheel measured 5 mile course finishing at Doyle’s Cafe, travelling through Franklin Park, the Gem of the Emerald Necklace. https://www.raceit.com/ Register/?event=35467
http://northshoreroadraceguide.com/ event/tortoise-and-the-hare-10k/
Chase the Gorilla Down The Argilla 5k
Ring Around the Neck 5miler
This fun-filled family event kicks off the 2016 YMCA North Shore Road Race Series, now in its 10th year! Argy the gorilla has completed this wandering 5K course through the wooded neighborhoods of Ipswich, on everything from running shoes to a Segway to the back seat of a convertible!
Fun for the whole family starts at Devereaux Beach! Ring Around the Neck’s 5 Mile race course takes you around Marblehead’s breathtaking Marblehead Neck! See both harbor and ocean views on this challenging race course.
Saturday, April 16th @ 9 am Ipswich Family YMCA 110 County Rd. Ipswich, MA
Emerald Necklace 5Mile Road Race
The 6th Annual Tortoise and the Hare 10k. This event is a 100% fundraiser for the Salisbury Parks and Recreation’s Partridge Brook Park. This event also includes a 1 mile kids fun run and offers a 3 mile walk. The 10K Run is a mix of trail & road, while the walk is contained all within theSalisbury Rail Trail. Race Shirts: Dry fit, super soft custom t-shirt, guaranteed to all runners and walkers who sign up by March 19th.
Bring the kids to participate in their very own event with Argy, crazy obstacle courses and fun runs! Post-race awards, music, photos and refreshments. http://www.northshoreymca.org/ programs/healthy-living/road-races/ chase-the-gorilla-5k,-ipswich/
Sunday, April 24th @ 12:30 pm Deveraux Beach Marblehead, MA
Invite the kids along their very own Children’s Fun Run, an annual event in itself. Post-race awards, music, photos and refreshments. http://www.northshoreymca.org/programs/healthy-living/road-races/ringaround-the-neck-5-mile,-marblehead/
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get out and race
Earth Rock Run Half Marathon
Sunday, May 1st @ 10:00 am $75 315 S, Bradford Street North Andover, MA ATTENTION! Our course is now much, MUCH flatter! We are excited to tell you that we are staying in georgeous North Andover, however, have moved our start/finish/ post race area to SMOLAK FARMS! Along with this new change in location comes a change in our course and making it much easier for our participants. This is a perfect setting to bring you the Earth Rock Run and our entire event will be better than ever. Please join us for our third annual! http://greenstrideraces.com/event/ earth-rock-run-half-marathon/
in May!
Run For Freedom 5k
Saturday, May 21st @ 9:30 am $25 57 Munroe Street Lynn, MA 01901 Did you know that the average age of entry into human trafficking is 14 years old? Did you know that 1 out of every 3 runaways will be picked up into trafficking within 48 hours? These could be our kids, our students, our neighbors….join the fight and register to RUN FOR FREEDOM! Proceeds will support Amirah, Inc. and community outreach in the city of Lynn, MA.
Sunday May 1st @ 11:00 am $25 pre-reg/$30 day of reg Library Park, Woburn, MA
Benefits the Woburn Boys and Girls Club. Tech shirts to the first 300 registered runners. Post run refreshments. http://www.northshoretimingonline. com/reglivecb.aspx?eventyear_ id=1301
The Tapleyville 7 Mile Classic
Sunday, May 1st @ 9:30 am $30 Osborne Tavern, 49 Maple Street, Danvers, MA Proceeds go to the Boys & Girls Club of Salem and Alzheimer’s Association of America Second Race in the New England Running Company/Brooks Road Race Series. http://www.northshoretimingonline. com/reglivecb.aspx?eventyear_ id=1328
www.runforfreedomlynn.com
Backshore 5 Miler
Kick in for Kids 5K
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Friday, May 6th @ 6:30 pm Good Harbor Beach Gloucester, MA Run Gloucester’s beautiful backshore. Spectacular views of Cape Ann’s Twin Lights, Thatcher Island and the Atlantic Ocean! Don’t miss this North Shore’s runners’ favorite. Post-race party at Mile Marker 1’s Waterfront Pavilion: bbq buffet, live music, awards and more! http://www.northshoreymca.org/programs/healthy-living/road-races/backshore-5-mile-road-race,-gloucester/
Mother’s Day 5k
Sunday, May 8th @ 8 am $30 222 Lion’s Mouth Road Amesbury, MA Celebrate Mom with the 4th annual Mother’s Day 5k INDULGENCE! All proceeds from this great event go to benefit the Friends of Amesbury Lacrosse. All registered runners receive an awesome box of chocolates as well as a one of a kind ladies cut shirt (if your a guy, get the size for the mom in your life!). http://greenstrideraces.com/event/ mothers-day-5k/
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Running and Walking Well 5k
Saturday, May 7th, 2016 at Lynch Park in Beverly, MA Children’s Fair starts at 9:00 am Race starts at 9:30 am Last December Calvary Christian Church in Lynnfield, MA was able to dig another well in Africa with the proceeds of their 2nd Annual Running & Walking Well 5K which took place last year in May at Lynch Park in Beverly. The well was dug in Laela, a small town South West Tanzania. The well will provide drinkable water to over 3,500 villagers and a new secondary
school. Plans are under way for their 3rd Annual Running & Walking Well 5K which will take place on Saturday, May 7th at Lynch Park in Beverly. Last year they had close to 300 runners and walkers. This year they hope to have 400 participants. As well as the race there is a Kids Dash, silent auction, music, food, face painting, balloons and games for the kids. This year the celebration will continue into the afternoon with a BBQ and more games for kids and adults. With the proceeds from this years race Calvary hopes to dig two wells in Ghana. If you would like to be part of this effort, please go to their website to see how you can support their cause and help bring drinkable water to people in Africa. They are looking for corporate sponsors, silent auction items, volunteers, donations, volunteers, course marshals and of course runners and walkers. Everything in-
cluding registering for the race can be done online: http://www.runningwalkingwell.org Feel to contact the race director for more information - Leighton O’Connor -leighton@blueswirls. com - 978-921-0887 Pre-registration Fees: $25 – Adult $15 – Youth (Under 17) $65 – Family (Maximum of 6 family members. Only 2 Shirts are included. Additional tee shirts can be purchased on race day.) Day of Race Registration Fees $30 – Adult $20 – Youth (Under 17) $70 – Family (Maximum of 6 family members. Only 2 Shirts are included. Additional tee shirts can be purchased.) Chip Timed: Yes Prize Money: Yes, $50 first man / $50 first female USATF Certified Course: No
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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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get out and race Here is an update to the Club on the first two races of the 2016 USATF-New England Road Racing Grand Prix Series, the An Ras Mor 5k in Cambridge on Sunday, March 6th and the New Bedford Half Marathon two weeks later on Sunday, March 20th. We’ve had a great response from the Club to the USATF involvement, having 24 people sign up for Individual USATF memberships ($30 fee)... and at least half of that group participating in each of the first two races in the series. At each of the two races, the Wicked members that turned out contributed to placing in three of the USATF scoring categories, which is so great to see amongst the other area running clubs! As always, the Wicked Running Club did not disappoint in post-race festivities either!! Following a great, fast 5k at the An Ras Mor 5k in Cambridge, several Wickeds hung out and enjoyed the free post-race beverages included in the race fee at the Middle East Restaurant and Night Club, then following the New Bedford Half Mara-
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thon, most of the crew continued the festivities at the nearby Slainte Irish Pub. Based on a quick review of the USATF website and Team Results through two races (http://www.usatfne.org/road/ results/2016gpt.html), the Wicked Running Club is on the board in the following categories: Men’s Open, Women’s Open, Men’s Masters, and Women’s Masters. Current standings have the Men’s Open team tied with other competitive clubs such as the HFC Striders and the Gate City Striders. As in the past, I encourage you all to join USATF to participate in any of the future races in the Grand Prix series and potentially be part of one of these great scoring teams (ALL skill levels welcome)!! There are still five (5) races left in the series (see full race series schedule below). A new policy was put into place this year by the Club to reimburse up to five (5) race entry fees per USATF-NE series race, to those that participated in that race and were both a current Wicked member and an Individual USATF member. This is a great incentive offered by the Club, and also a great way to both get involved with the USATF and represent the Wicked
Running Club at USATF races with all the other New England running clubs. The five members that were selected to be reimbursed for the first two races are listed below (chosen at random from those that qualified): An Ras Mor 5k Yvette Tetreault Alice Ryan Lisa DiBella Alen Yen Jason Carraro New Bedford Half Marathon Dan Chruniak Chris Nolin Christine Cronin Jason Matulewicz Sandi Dalton We have a little bit of a hiatus before the next race in the series... the third race in the series is the Bobby Doyle 5 Miler in Narragansett, Rhode Island on Sunday, August 14th. Let’s try to keep the scoring momentum going and see if we can get at least FIVE men and women to this race to score in a few categories!! Good job to all that participated in the first two races, and I hope to see continued involvement from Wicked going forward!
Paulin BY: Mike
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An Ras Mor 5k
Mark Deluca, Alice Ryan, Sandi Dalton, Jason Carraro (rear), Alen Yen (front), Dan Chruniak, Mike Paulin, Chris Nolin, and Yvette Tetreault
Chris Nolin
Jennifer Howland
Nicolle Quinn Yvette Tetreault
New Bedford Half Marathon
Dan Chruniak
Sandi Dalton
Back row, Left to Right, Jason Matulewicz, Jason Carraro, Dan Chruniak, Mark DeLuca, Jen Howland, Yvette Tetreault, Michael Paulin; Front row, Left to Right, Nicolle Quinn, Sandi Dalton, Chris Nolin, Michael Bleakley
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I am running Boston this year and it will be my first marathon. I’m running in memory of my mother who’s memory was the reason I started running in the first place. I will be raising money for 3 North Shore based charities, Friends of Hathorne, Northeast Animal Shelter, and HAWC. More information is available at my website www.marathonformom.weebly.com Derek Brennan
Susan Hennessey training for Boston, running her long run with the help of Liz Torto and Teresa Hartman Boudreault.
I’m running Boston for the Alzheimer’s Association in memory of my Dad, Thomas Dwyer. He died at age 60 due to complications of early-onset disease. This year’s race is 4 days after the 10 year anniversary of his passing, and is my 4th time running for the team dating back to 2002 - which happened to be the first road race I ever entered! Its my first time running as a member of Wicked and I’m hoping those Tuesday track workouts lead to a PR! Link to my donation page: alzrtr.org/2143YY0 Greg Dwyer
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My Boston marathon training has been amazing. The mild winter we’re having, my training buddy Bethany Adams and the encouragement of the wicked member, friends and family has made the journey fun! On March 12th, I ran 20 miles and will do another one before the marathon. Main point is Boston marathon is around the corner and the excitement is real! We had cold mornings were we needed 2 pants, 3 shirts/jacket layers, gloves, hat, face mask. There were others that we venture in short sleeves. Our runs are early in the morning because of our families and work. Usually we started at 4:30am. Weekend long runs was later like 5 or 6 am. Bet has been very patient with me, providing the right push when I needed. Just having a commitment with someone makes a big difference. I could not be happier! My little one also helps me with a slow run around the beach. Thank you WRC for this opportunity! Katia
Katia Rindeiko and Bethany Adams are out getting the miles in for Boston!
Out for their Saturday morning long run, with some training for Boston, is Dawn Cobak, Sandi Dalton, Timothy Feeney, Amy Fowler, Alen Yen and Leanne Nagle.
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medical volunteer training the communication system that will be in place this year. Radio people love their radios with their wig-waggy 12 inch long antennas. They take the radios everywhere, to bed to church, even to the bathroom I think. This is in case some 12 year old in Guam wants to do a radio test on his new HAM radio. Anyway, we will have 4 radio systems to use for certain purposes. We’ll have a state radio for emergencies that talk’s right to the MEMA bunker in Framingham. Most of our communications will go through a HAM operator who will shadow the supervisors all day. So if I need help at some location, I will turn to the HAM operator and say something like, “bring zone 14 up to Boylston and Clarendon streets. He will stand there for a few seconds, translating that into walky-talky language and then say something into the radio. On the other end, the receiving HAM operator will translate that message back into medical speak and say to his shadow, “the branch director wants a cheeseburger with ketchup
I spent Sunday morning, March 13th at the Keefe Technical HS in Framingham attending the 2016 Boston Marathon Medical Symposium. This symposium was for medical personnel as well as the communication people assisting us. This symposium is held every year in March. It’s mostly for new volunteers to give them an idea on what to expect for the race. Some medical volunteers aren’t marathoners or even runners so the first speaker laid the ground work for what medics should expect for this race, he said “runners are crazy”. He should know, he is a runner and a psychiatrist. His name is Jeffrey Brown, Psy.D, ABPP. He wrote a book called “The Runner’s Brain”. He had amazing insight on the quirky things runners do, their obsessive nature, obsessive in a good way as he put it. He had books for sale after the lecture, I would have bought one but I was afraid I would see my name listed in the “crazy beyond help” section. We had speakers from MEMA and EOPSS, (Executive Office of Public Safety). Their lecture was about
at Boylston and Clarendon Street. I’m exaggerating, a little, the HAM’s actually put in a lot of hours and provide a valuable service.Another module was Course Disruption. The Course Disruption protocol was created after, what else, 2013. The protocol was in response to the bombing but it was meant to include any type of disruption including car accidents or sink holes. One question I asked in 2014 was how far you could divert the elites before the race became unofficial. If there was a car accident with an oil spill on the course, could you divert the elites through a 7-11 parking lot, and if so, would the race still count. I guess that would be a question for the top brass at the BAA to answer, no one at the symposium knew. Another more likely concern would be diverting or stopping 15 or 20 thousand runners nearer to the beginning of the course. In 2013 about 7 thousand runners were stopped at mile 24. There was plenty of help there to affect a stop, lots of cops and volunteers, plus at mile 24 it’s easy to stop a fatigued runner. It’s a different story
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at mile 10. The runners are stronger, moving faster and
Heat Stroke and other Heat Related Injuries. His labora-
moving downhill. Stopping a 20 thousand runner locomo-
tory is the Falmouth road race. If you want, he’ll give you
tive is a bit more of a challenge. Now I have nothing to do
a thermometer that you can swallow before the Falmouth
with the Course Disruption protocol, all I did was listen to
Road Race and when you give it back to him it will show the
a lecture about it, but, reading between the lines, I would
rise and fall of your core temperature. He warned us to be
say this - If you’re slinging goo at mile 17 and a BAA official
vigilant with heat injuries. He spoke of talking to a runner
comes up and tells you to run to mile 16,5 and block the
after a hot race who answered questions appropriately, (he
road - your job just changed. You may have to act fast to
was oriented to name, place and time). Huggins said he
save a life or two. This year’s Course
was still concerned about him so he
Disruption lecture was on active shooter
handed the runner an opened bottle of
incidents. It was given by Sgt. Richard
water. The runner stood there trying to
Ridlon of the Mass State Police. He used
twist off the missing cap. Within a few
pictures of the 2013 bombing to show
seconds Huggins repeated the same
what to expect. He explained the prob-
three, (what’s your name? where are
lems with Columbine and the changes
you? what day is it?). The runner could
in police protocol since. In Columbine,
not answer one question. Into the
patrol officers arrived in minutes but they
water he went for a quick cool down.
sealed off the building from the outside and waited for
Our protocol for heat related issues are; cool down first,
SWAT, (“the big boys with the fancy toys”). Unfortunately,
transport second. Our ice tubs are off to the side in a pri-
most of the killing took place while waiting for SWAT, hence
vate area of the tent. Don’t worry about a rectal thermom-
the change in protocols to; the first cops on scene act fast
eter. Only RN’s inside the tents take temps. Your privacy is
to stop the attack. As a cop myself, my active shooter train-
respected and if you need one you won’t even know it while
ing has always been, shoot back. As a volunteer medic, this
they are reading your temp, but it may save your life.
was a little different. His advice to us was basically, “have a
Dr Huggins’ vision for the future is to have two mats to run
plan to protect yourself.” Gee, thanks Sgt.There were three
over at the finish line. One mat would record you time and
medical presentations. Pierre d’Hemecourt from Children’s
the second would scan runners for high core temps. Did
Hospital is one of the medical directors for the race. He
I mention we were given fruit and yogurt parfaits, coffee,
had a presentation on exercise associated collapse. Kate
Danish and bagels? We had plenty to eat. The symposium
Ackerman, also from Children’s Hospital gave a talk on the
was good for 4 hours of continuing Ed, (EMT ceu’s).So this
hydration needs of a distance runner. She is the team doc-
was my training for the big day. Oh, yes I’m also doing
tor for the US Olympic woman’s rowing team. As an aside
some running, not a lot but I have to get into some kind of
she mentioned a trip she had already taken to Rio last year.
shape so that I can put in 12 hours in the sweeps on Patriots
She said several athletes who swam had gotten sick from
day next month. I’ll be out there again on Boylston Street
the water. She also said she did not get the Zeka virus and
welcoming runners from all over the world for their big day.
offered proof saying her daughter was born healthy last
You’ll hear me say this a lot, “Welcome to Baahston.
year. The last medical talk was given by Robert Huggins from the Kory Stringer Institute. His talk was on Exertional
Keep on running! Brian Chisholm
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member spotlight Name: Lauren Gabel Town: Boxford, MA When did you join Wicked? March 2013 Why did you join Wicked? I joined to meet other local runners and join in the social activities. I have met so many fabulous fellow runners through the club and I love to hear “Go Wicked” at every race! What is your favorite race? Wicked Frosty Four - it was my first “official” race and will always hold a special place in my heart. Any goals for this year? Continue increasing my mileage to eventually complete a half marathon When you’re not running, what else do you like to do? I own a 1956 Chevy Bel Air that you’ll probably see at races during the summer months. That hobby keeps me and my husband Kevin busy all summer, and
Name: Kate Kelley Town: Saugus Why did you join Wicked? I ran the New Year’s Day 4 Miler this year and loved Wicked’s energy! What is your favorite distance? 5 miles is my favorite distance Any goals for this year? I’m running the Run to Remember Half Marathon in May! When you’re not running, what else do you like to do? I love teaching at Winthrop High School, yoga, and reading!
might conflict with running at times. It’s all about balance... Name: Valerie Regina Lajoie Town: Lived in Salem all my life! Why did you join Wicked? Melissa Barker introduced me to Wicked Finish at the 50 yard line at Gillette stadium on July 3!
Name: Oti Pizarro Town: Salem, MA When did you join Wicked: 2015 Why did you join Wicked?: I joined Wicked to meet people with my same passion (running) What is your favorite race? I do not have a favorite race, I enjoy it all. What is your favorite distance? I like all distances 5k to 50k Any goals for this year? My goal for 2016 is running 4 or more marathons. I ran the Hyannis Marathon on February 28, 2016. I am doing my first 50k and try to qualify for Boston Marathon 2017 Any secret talents? I don’t have secrets talents, just try to do the best every time, eating healthy and strong training. When you’re not running, what else do you like to do? When I am not running I try to enjoy life healthily
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What race do you look forward to most this year and why? Michele Campbell The Portland Marathon in Oregon during October because it will be my first 26.2 on the West Coast. I am looking forward to this new experience. Kristen Hafferty The Jcc Tri. It’s like the beginning of the race season for me. Road races as well as tri races.
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Beth Gerard 1 mile: Derby street...just because it’s the one that my pace is sub 10. 5k: Festivus. I’ve been running this since it started and it’s great to run a course through South Salem. The bonus is the after party which is awesome. 4mile: Miles over the moon. This one is especially fun with people who are amazing and hilarious. For example, last year Kelly Pheulpin was trying out new Zumba moves throughout the race. 5 mile: This year is my first time doing the Ring Around the Neck. While the hills on the Neck are intense I ran high school track for Marblehead, so it is alway nice to run my old routes. Added bonus: my parents may actually come to this race. 10k: Lone gull. This is hands down the most gorgeous course on the North Shore. Triathlon: Title 9 in Hopkington. Last year I did my first tri, which was Witch City. My biggest rookie mistake was leaving my body glide at home. Don’t do that when the swim is in salt water, just don’t. Otherwise the tri was amazing, which is why I signed up for more this year. The Title 9 is an all-women’s tri in Hopkington that Annie Miller encouraged (read:volun-told) me to do this with her, along with other Wickeds. It’s in a lake, so if I forget my body glide, no problem!
Katia Demello Rindeiko It is Boston without a doubt! Every single book or news article I read about running, they always mention the Boston Marathon. The first Boston Marathon I saw with my husband was in 1997 which was the 101th edition. Although I was not a runner, seeing the runners in the race and watching as people cheered them on was the coolest part of that experience. I have never seen anything like that in
my life. Many people that have seen a marathon thinks they can do one. In 2012 I started to run. In 2013, I was in Florida when the bombs happened. I was reading “26 Miles to Boston”, and had tears in my eyes when I told my husband that one day I would run Boston. In 2014, I was a volunteer at mile 17 and fell in love wit the runners power and will to finish that I saw in their eyes. In 2015, I bravely signed up and completed my first marathon. And I completed a second one. Then I gave Wicked Running Club a try. Guess what? I was the lucky one to receive a bib for Boston. What I admire the most is everyone who qualifies, the hard workers behind the fundraisers and the professionals that prepare themselves for this amazing race. I will Boston because there is a piece of happiness waiting for me at the finish line. Annie Miller Tufts 26x1 Relay-hahaha it’s my favorite!
Lisa Driscoll The Rev3 70.3 Maine. The race venue is spectacular, the crowd support is amazing, the course is challenging but beautiful and the support from Rev3 and the volunteers is phenomenal. I am using the Patriot as my foray into the 70.3 triathlon distance but Rev3 is my A race. Tackling the ocean swim again is a huge challenge but I am relishing it. The hills on the bike will test my lungs and legs, the run will be epic. Brian Chisholm The race I’m looking forward to is Boston’s Run to Remember. This year the race is May 29th. There is a 5 mile and a half marathon distance and you can switch to either on race morning. This race winds its way through historic Downtown Boston. You get to run right down the middle of Charles Street in broad daylight. You never do that unless you run this race. There are two out and backs on Memorial Drive in Cambridge. Memorial Drive is newly paved. It is a nice, smooth ribbon of silky soft asphalt. Alright, I’m exaggerating but it’s a nice stretch to put in a few miles and has great views of the city. The biggest cheering section is at mile 11, at 39 Boylston Street. Just after you pass by the Commons you’ll see the gentlemen out there, teeth or no teeth, hooting and hollering, some drunk on shoplifted mouthwash. They will be your biggest fans and will take your mind off the pain in your legs. After the race there is plenty of food and drink and a little party inside the World Trade Center, but I like to head over to the SeaPort Hotel for the buffet where you can get a nice big Bloody Mary.
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Marie Gesnaldo ran the Gasparilla Pirate Fest in Tampa Fl, March 21-22nd. It’s an invasion, parade of the Pirates and Pirate Street Fest, with road race challenges. Gasparilla Distance classic, sponsored by Michelob (yes free beer).
where in the world is wicked?
Michelob Ultra Challenge consist of 4 races, 2 races a day 1st day 15k and 5k, and the 2nd day 1/2 marathon and 8k. They are back to back. Michelob Ultra Lime Cactus consist of 2 races, 15k the first day and 8k the next day. This is the challenge I did.
Alice Ryan, Robin Lermond and Steve holding down the Saturday morning Forest River Run.
My friends and I had so much fun and looking forward for next
Krissy Kozlosky, went on a 3 day backpacking in Superstitious Mountain in Arizona with REI. Besides a few blisters on my feet and being attacked by a cactus, this was a great trip. I saw a gila monster and rattlesnake which are two dangerous reptiles.
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Tennille Doyle kicked butt at the 2016 Walt Disney World ½ Marathon. Here she is celebrating with a nice ice bath and a bottle of champagne!!
Cameron Bishop was very excited to run 200m at the Disney Kids Races over February vacation in his own Wicked gear. He was proud to wear Miles and represent!
Wickeds in Myrtle Beach Pete Graves and Lauren Gabel running in beautiful weather while on vacation in Myrtle Beach in March.
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Hynes Tavern 5 Miler, Lowell, MA | March 13th
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42nd Annual Great Stew Chase, Lynn, MA | February 7th Two Wicked Running Club members won overall! Dan Chruniak won with a time of 53:34 (5:45 pace) Tara Paulin was first female overall with a time of 59:42 (6:25 pace) There were 232 finishers in the race. Complete results are here: http://www.coolrunning.com/results/16/ma/Feb7_42ndAn_set1.shtml Oti Pizarro came in 24th place with a time of 1:03:04 (6:46 pace) John McDonough was 179th place with a time of 1:31:19 (9:48 pace) 16 Wicked Running club members ran the race on this beautiful sunny day.
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Miles decided to skip town and head out on a little 900 mile trip in a 56 Chevy Belair for the "Run to the Sun" car show in Myrtle Beach South Carolina. The hope was to find a race to run while down there for the week but unfortunately the closest race was 150 miles away. Miles didn't mind though as we found out it was Spring Break AND St. Patrick's Day! That was enough to keep him happy and the little guy never made it to the car show either. I think he is still recovering…