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The Wicked Running Register January 2011 • Priceless

EST. JAN 2010

Co-Presidential Perspective Shari Hewson and Alison Phelan • president@wickedrunningclub.com

From Shari Hewson: Wow! That is the word that first comes to mind when I think of the past couple years and the year to come. Wicked Running Club has grown by leaps and bounds and has thrived under the guidance of Tim Short. As you may have noticed, this piece is titled “Co-Presidential Perspective.” After Tim’s awesome service we thought it would take two people to fill his shoes! As a result, Alison Phelan and I now share the role of President and hope we do it justice. My husband Kenny and I have been a member of WRC since 2008 and have enjoyed being involved in many ways. Our son Kyle also became a member and we really enjoy the great “family feeling.”

2011 started off with a bang – after enjoying three successful years, the Fourth Annual Wicked Frosty Four shattered all expectations, with 742 runners taking to the streets on New Year’s Day. A majority also enjoyed a wonderful aprés race party at Tavern in the Square. This year the course was certified, the weather was perfect and Michele Campbell once again designed an incredibly awesome shirt. We’re off to a great start and have a new Board comprised of great talent, ideas and dedication.

We look forward to serving the Club in our Presidential capacity and want all to know that we are available at any time to hear your ideas, thoughts and opinions – well, maybe not at 2:00 a.m. but I think you know what we mean! 2011 is going to be another great year with races, new members and activities. We hope you can all join us on Saturday, February 12th at 4:00 p.m. for the Wicked Winter Banquet. This is a great time to meet

new people, see old friends, mingle, chat and eat! I know there are many new members I have not yet met and hope to see many of you at the Banquet. Here is to a wicked awesome 2011!

From Alison Phelan: Welcome WRC members to a brand new year! Welcome new 2011 Board members – Dawn Cobak, Secretary; Amber Woolfenden, Membership Director; Stephanie Hagyard & Rich Tabbut, Membersat-Large; and returning Board members Peter Raymond, Vice President; Michele Campbell, Clothing Director; Melissa Jaynes, Treasurer; and TR Ramsdell, Member-at-Large.

Next, let me introduce myself to those who don’t know me: I’m one of your Co-Presidents (also known as the other half of the “Mutt & Jeff ” team). I make reference to “Mutt & Jeff ” because I’m a mere 5’1” while my co-prez is at least 5’10” so we’re quite different there!

I have two daughters, Kerry and Natalie, and a crazy yellow lab, “Jack Frost.”

Kerry, my 16 year old served on the board as a Member-at-Large for a short term last year after a Board member stepped down. So like me, she enjoys all the social and running aspects of this sport. I became a WRC member in 2008 after running the first Frosty Four and took note of the members’ camaraderie.

It seemed like the most logical “step” to take — join a Club that promotes “We walk, we run, we generally have fun!”

I want to continue promoting what that motto means and make sure all of you have fun in your training and races, or at club events. Let’s face it, the weather

New WRC Co-Presidents (a.k.a Mutt & Jeff) Shari Hewson (left) and Alison Phelan at the Frosty Four after party.

can be tough, the miles can get long and there are times when you wonder “what am I doing?” That’s when you realize the benefits of the WRC – there will always be someone who knows your pain and can help you run through the next mile. The bottom line is that we should all keep running no matter our level. This is your club so let us know how we can help you make your 2011 running goals. Personally, mine is just to keep healthy so I can continue to enjoy the social and great times I have with my fellow members. One fun event is the Wicked Winter Banquet. You should have all received your Evite from our Social Activities Coordinator, Shannon O’Donnell. If not, please email her at shannonmaryod@gmail.com. Come join us, relax and have a few laughs – you’ll be glad you did.

For those of you who I don’t know yet, I look forward to meeting you during the year and for those whom I already know, I look forward to seeing you again. So keep running, keep smiling and just have some “wicked fun.”

Go Wicked!

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Race Reviews 5th Annual Reindeer Run 5K Road Race

Somerville Jingle Bell Run Stephanie Hagyard

Marie Duignan

Sunday, December 4, 2010 at 10am Presented by the Greater Beverly YMCA Being the final race in the YMCA of the North Shore race series, the Reindeer Run had a good turn out. Ten am start, 483 finishers, along the scenic streets of Beverly, plenty o’ costumes; not many people cheering on along the way but did see some Wicked Families at a couple places. This race started and ended at the Cabot St. YMCA. The course was fairly flat, not much hillage (which I like) but did get a little chilly out by the Lynch Park area. Luckily that didn’t last too long. Or, maybe my memory is just blocking out the cold. I was able to catch up in the last mile with fellow Wicked Member Kristine Capua on her first anniversary of road races which was a great bonus. She did awesome!

Sunday, December 19, 2010 at 11am Presented by the Somerville Striders Athletic Club The annual Jingle Bell race in Somerville: 5k, freezing temperatures, festive outfits, 5,000 runners, fabulous post-run festivities and football to follow – who could say no to this Sunday Funday?

And as the Facebook invitation said from Julie Arrison – “since this event combines two of my favorite activities (running and hydration) … this could be considered my birthday this year.”

When your birthday is December 25th, this usually requires some pre- or postcelebrations – so Somerville was agreed as the destination for 2010!

I liked this race mainly because people were festive in costume and the course was fairly easy. I didn’t like the race only because the weather but, hey, you can’t control that. I give this 3.5 cats and will keep it in the rotation for races ... and I would suggest doing the YMCA Race series to people. They have 14 races to choose from. The downside of the series, though, is the amount of races on weeknights — which is discouraging — and it is kind of heavy with 5K routes, so it does not offer a lot of variety for distance.

3.5 out of 5 Cats: “I would suggest doing the YMCA Race Series to people.”

Stephanie Hagyard (above center in white) at the start of the Reindeer Run. A festive Kristine Capua (photo right, back) chases beau Ryan Morse at the Reindeer Run.

Photos by Julie Arrison.

Race day arrives and I wake up thinking it’s Christmas already, I’m that excited!

The outfits are ready (customized Wicked/santa singlets, festive long socks, santa hats and jingle bells for sneakers), the car is packed and five Wicked Runners (me, Julie, Rosemary Poppe, Ann Sousa and Kate Swails) are off to Somerville. I have to admit the pre-race warm up did include a swig of Krupnik at Julie’s friend’s house in West Somerville, but that was purely in the name of Julie’s birthday, honestly!

We walk the mile, our ‘real’ pre-race warm up, to the start line at Davis Square. The atmosphere is amazing, the outfits stunning and the volume of runners is simply outstanding. There really is something special about lining up for a race and having to be 500 yards back from the start line because there are so many other like-minded people (who

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ers lining every street. The route took us around West Somerville near to Tufts University then picked up Broadway at the Liberty Park rotary for miles two to three. We had two more quick and cruel hills (think Camp Naumkeag hill at the Willows) to accomplish, taking us over and back over the commuter rail line. Then we took Xmas socks in full glory! Left to right: Julie’s Boston friends a right along the Jen McAndrew and Sue Talmadge; with Marie Duignan, Grove-Cedar bike Ann Sousa, Kate Swails, Rosemary Poppe, Julie Arrison. path for the last ½ mile to the finish line. It wasn’t a race for a PR because some would call crazy, but not us!) who of the number of runners to negotiate want to have the same Sunday Funday (unless you were up at the front from as us! the start), but that didn’t matter. We So to the race itself – with all these were there to take part, have fun, and thousands of people to start, it takes a celebrate afterwards! The course was few minutes to get to the start line after incident free for me, but Julie had the gun goes off. But it’s a very well another story: warning Kate about the organized event with start and finish giant nutcracker runner up ahead, she chip timing mats, so we don’t have to managed to trip and fall herself. By worry about those lost seconds and all accounts it was a pretty spectacular minutes on our times. The music is tumble, but like a true runner, she got blaring, the crowds are cheering and up, dusted herself off and finished. we’re finally off!

Having walked to the start along some of the course, we were already prepared for the long slow uphill at the beginning along Holland Street, but with the fantastic atmosphere of the runners and supporters, it was hardly noticeable.

Overall, it was an enjoyable course – short, sharp up-hills with longer, meandering down hills, roads closed to traffic, and organizers, volunteers and support-

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Our times may not have been anything to write home about, but our finisher’s medals certainly were – ready-made bottle openers for the afternoon’s antics about to ensue. Here comes the ‘rehydration part’! Unfortunately the lines to get into the Davis Square bars were rather long, but fortunately for us (to avoid the delay of the rehydration) we ended up at Rudy’s Mexican restaurant, followed by an impromptu afternoon party back at Julie’s friends’ house, and finishing off back in Salem at the Tavern in the Square for the evening’s football viewing. A good time was indeed had by everyone! And I’m pretty sure we did Wicked proud on all fronts!

And last but not least, shout-outs go to Annie Rose Willis, Billy Jackson, Frank Lanzillo who were all spied on the course, plus Doug Bollen, Beth O’Grady any other Wicked runners who all took part in the Sunday Funday!

Some of the other runners’ costumes: a reindeer train (top left), and the infamous Nutcracker (top right).

Marie’s sewing handiwork to customize (or should we say Santa-ize) the Wicked singlet.

4.5 out of 5 Cats: half cat deduction because the “icky brown/beige” t-shirt color!

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Question of the Month:

How do you stay motivated to run in the winter?

Patrick Smith Member, WRC • Captain, Dungeon Rock Racing • Captain, Comprehensive Racing Multi-Sport team Running Motivation?

To run in the winter, in the cold, in the wind, on the ice? I do the only thing that could make it fun to keep me motivated, I run in it — with snowshoes. Snowshoeing has become the biggest winter motivation for me because I hate running in the winter on sloppy salty roads that are now too narrow to safely run due to snowbanks.

And I despise treadmill running. So snowshoe running has saved me. And the team of DRR and all the WRC runners that are associated with DRR have made it a rockin’ good time. Snowshoe run Lynn Woods, Olde Salem Greens, GSSS races, etc. Now, if we could just get some steady snow thru the winter so I wouldn’t have to keep shoveling to make a snowshoe course, I’d be stoked!

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Tim Clarke Member, WRC I try to sign up for a few races like the Great Stew Chase and Half at the Hamptons to keep something in front of me to work towards.

Debbie Shahidi Member, WRC I signed up for a half marathon in February so I have to keep running. I also love going to Forest River on Saturday mornings.

Michele Campbell Clothing Director and Member, WRC The group runs and meeting up with people at other times definitely helps.

If I know I have to meet someone for a run, I won’t blow it off. I signed up for the Great Stew Chase and the Hyannis Half also to have some winter goals.

Beth O’Grady Member, WRC Schedule a race goal for March or April to keep you focused on training during the tough weather months. It helps me to have my training written down each week so I have a tangible schedule, rather than to just see how I feel when I wake up each day.

Melissa Jaynes Treasurer and Member, WRC I love to run through the tree lined parts of town when they are covered in snow. If it is bad — snowshoes make you feel like a kid and you forget you are even running.

Amber Woolfenden Membership Director and Member, WRC I stay motivated in the winter because it is my favorite time to run! Love the cold, wind, and snow. If I could I would live in Alaska and have winter 11 months of the year.

Don Gallucci Member, WRC Winter brings, unfortunately, treadmill time. I know that most runners hate the treadmill and would rather be out hitting the pavement, but it’s a necessary evil. I recently found some good treadmill workouts through McMillan Running (See “Greg’s Top Treadmill Workouts”: http://tinyurl.com/4kk7snq). I’ve done a couple of them and the changes in pace and incline make the workout more enjoyable for me.

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Doug Bollen Member, WRC • Director, Salem Park, Recreation, and Community Services It’s tough staying motivated with snow and ice; need to set a goal in the near future to keep going, like a 5k or 10k within a month.

Tim Short Webmaster and Member, WRC The winter can certainly be a brutal time to stay motivated. I find that if I have a goal for the spring time (like the Boston Marathon or any race) it helps me stay focused and I know that I must get outside to train even if the weather sucks. I also find it helps to run with people during the winter. Friends who run are a great source of motivation!

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Race Recaps The Wicked (not so) Frosty Four and the Olde Salem Greens Snowshoe Classic

ddddddddddddddddddddddddddddd 4th Annual Wicked Frosty Four: It was practically tropical in Salem on New Year’s Day when a record 742 registrants — 150 day of — took part in the 4 mile race co-directed by Shari Hewson and Alison Phelan. A big thanks to the 45 volunteers and Tavern on the Square who helped make this event a success. Photos by Gifford Campbell.

Above: Wicked members Patsy Emberley (left) and Mary Bruno (right) get festive.

Top: Crazy or dedicated?

Some volunteers run the route at 6:45am; center left: the registration table with (back row) Deb Touchette, Bill Morse, Steve Touchette and Dan Sullivan, and (seated) Nicole Short and Liz Touchette Sullivan; center right: Wicked Ann Sousa spotted running the race.

Snowshoe Classic: Wicked was wellrepresented and among the 97 finishers this year. The snow started falling shortly after the start making this a fun, wintery event! Photos by Bill Woolley.

Top: Allison Rourke (left) & Christopher Anderson (right) on the course; center: volunteers Steph Cooper and Beth O’Grady; and Melissa Jaynes crosses the line first for women.

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Seen and Heard on the Run

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Get to Know Your Board:

Wicked Gets Charitable at the Boston Marathon Adam Fitch is training for the Boston Marathon to benefit Mass General’s Fighting Kid’s Cancer...One Step at a Time. Details about Adam and the charity can be found here, as well as the opportunity to donate. :) https://give.massgeneral.org/afitch Speaking of the Boston Marathon, Wicked newbies and pals Patsy Emberley, Brian Chisolm, Sue Winchester, and Kate Crowley are also training and running for a good cause this April. Patsy is running for the Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Program at Mass General Hospital for Children. This will be Patsy’s first marathon. To donate visit: https://give.massgeneral.org/patsyemberley. Sue is running for Children’s Hospital and has a fundrasing page at: http://giving.childrenshospital.org (put “Sue Winchester” in the search box to get a direct link to her page). Kate is running for MGH along with Patsy: https://give.massgeneral.org/ katecrowley. Brian is running with the Boston Police Runners Club for children’s cancer awareness.

Toomey Tramples Autism - On April 18, Mike Toomey will be running the Boston Marathon to raise money for children with autism. He will be fundraising to benefit For Jake’s Sake, Inc. a 501(c)3 charitable organization run by Dawn Cobak, that provides funding to families to cover the cost of therapies and other services for their autistic children. Please visit Mike’s Facebook page at Toomey Tramples Autism for more information about For Jake’s Sake and upcoming fundraisers.

First New Year’s Baby? Not so fast!

If you did the 6:45am Frosty Four run on New Year’s Day, you may remember singing Happy Birthday to Jeff Citroni at the start. But what you may not know, is that back in the day when the first baby of the new year received free diapers for life and all other sorts of goodies, Jeff — to his mom’s dismay — was the 2nd baby of the new year. So close!

Wicked Famous One Angel Green was featured twice in the January 7-13 issue of the Salem Gazette for her determined sprint to the Frosty Four finish line. Way to kick it, Angel.

If you examine the group photo in the same issue, you’ll also see Wicked runner Sarah Carrier. In the January 14-20 issue, you’ll see photos of the Snowshoe Classic featuring many Wickeds including first-place female finisher Melissa Jaynes.

Wicked Mid-Westerner Our very own Robert Guay took a new job and moved to Minneapolis on Jan 16th. This job looks like a great opportunity for Rob. He is planning to run with us about one Saturday a month but we will miss him! I am sure that Rob will keep running even in the cold MN weather. He was running from Forest River in shorts on Jan 15th, in 5 degree weather!

Dawn Cobak Board Position: Secretary Occupation: Registered Principal at Constitution Financial Partners, a full service financial planning firm, by day.

President of For Jake’s Sake and probono special education advocate by night. I run a non-profit for children with autism; I also provide pro-bono special education advocacy for parents who can’t afford to hire help.

Years in WRC: 1 Favorite WRC moment: Running the last leg of the Mill Cities Relay and having two dozen Wicked friends cheering for me at the finish line!

Runner’s High: Running up the hill to the finish line at the Marine Corps Marathon (my first)!

Post-run snack: Big juicy cheeseburger & fries Favorite movie: Never Been Kissed & Legally Blond - tied.

Guilty pleasure: The Twilight series, can’t help it, I love me a vampire :)

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Get Out and Race: February 6, 2011

What else is happening this day? Some other sporting event ...

Great Stew Chase, Lynn, MA 10:00AM; Third Oldest 15K in the US www.stewchase.com Super 5K, Lowell, MA Noon; Lowell Elks Lodge, 40 Old Ferry Rd; Contact: Jim Rhoades (Runner): JimRhoades@Super5k.com Super Sunday 5K/10K benefiting LIVESTRONG, Boston, MA 11:00AM; Carson Beach, S. Boston Waterfront; Contact: J. Alain Ferry, alain@runagainstcancer.org March 20, 2011 5K Cross Country Run at Olde Salem Greens Contact Doug Bollen: Dougbollen12@yahoo.com or visit www.salemroadraces.com for registration link or application download.

Hey Wickeds! I can’t do this without you.

Your contributions help make this newsletter happen. Submit news, race listings, kudos, high resolution photos and more. If you have an idea for a story or special feature, let me know.

Email me (Michele Campbell): newsletter@wickedrunningclub.com

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Wicked Kudos From Michele Campbell: A shout out to all the runners who came out on Christmas Day for the Saturday group run. Darla Johnson, couldn’t have done it without you! And thanks to Ann Sousa and Kathey Moskal, who both help get my butt out of the house for runs in the cold.

Congrats to new Wicked member Louise Calvani Lembo for placing third for her age group in the Wicked Frosty Frosty Four. And Wicked Runner Stephen Nickerson, placed first in his age group. Nice job Louise and Stephen!

Bravo Melissa Jaynes for winning first place for women in the Olde Salem Greens Snowshoe Classic. Way to rock it, girlfriend.

Congrats to Wicked Runners Colin Doherty, Andrew Bencal, Julie Arrison, TR Ramsdell, Courtney Ramsdell and Denise Ramsdell for completing the Disney Half Marathon. Shari Hewson and Kenneth Hewson finished the full marathon along with TR (who stole, I mean borrowed, Colin’s number for the full marathon). A BIG congrats to Kenny on completeing his first marathon! Kyle Hewson completed the Disney Family Fun Run 5k.

Laurie Fontaine ran the PF Chang’s Rock & Roll Marathon in Arizona on Sunday, Jan 16. Her goal was to finish. This is her 2nd marathon; she ran Boston in 1998. Let’s all give her a round of applause. Woo hoo!

From Tim Short: Sending out a “Get well soon” to Deb Touchette after a reading on Facebook she suffered a fractured wrist during a snowshoe race.

Congratulations to Kenny Hewson for making it through his first marathon!

Welcome to the 26.2 mile club, Kenny!

From Doug Bollen: Congratulations to Dave Long who reached his goal in 2010 by running on every street in Beverly. (I guess he took the long way home ...).

From Melissa Jaynes: Thanks to Michele Campbell who has yelled my name and beams happiness everytime I see her at a Wicked Run or when simply dragging herself to a race to watch.

Connect with the Club: facebook.com/WickedRunningClub twitter.com/WickdRunninClub youtube.com/WickedRunningClub

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John Mahoney hits a new age group: I am pleased to announce that I have met one of my long term running goals. As of Jan 16th, I will be running when I am 60 yrs old! My next goal is to be running when I am 65. Thank you Wicked for giving me friends that keep runs fun and interesting. You have all helped me reach this goal.

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Coaching Tips by Mike Toomey Surviving the Winter Aside from the obvious things like wearing a hat, mittens/gloves, etc, here are some ideas to help you through the rough days of winter.

1. If possible, run into the wind on the way out so the wind is at your back on the return trip home. This will give you a little boost on the way back.

2. Even better than tip number 1: have someone drop you off “x” number of miles from home with the wind at your back. This will keep you warmer and give you some quicker turnover with the extra help.

3. Don’t overdress: if going for a long run, you will definitely warm up as you go so keep it light. If you’re just heading out the door for 20-30 minutes.....pack it on!

“Marblehead Neck and Nahant offer great training this time of year with very little traffic.”

Michael Toomey, owner of Toomey Sports Running Center in Salem, is a USATF certified and a four time NEC coach of year. He currently is the indoor and outdoor girls head track coach at Marblehead High School where in 2010 he earned Salem News Coach of the Year honors. As a private coach, he focuses his attention on the North Shore running community through on-line programs, Salem and Marblehead city-wide clinics and the Wicked Running Club – a local running club he helped start in 2004. Mike works with athletes of all ability levels and ages from beginners to experienced recreational athletes to world-class runners.

Wicked Members Save!

Toomey Sports Save Running Center offers 20% a 20% discount to The Wicked Running Club for all sports therapy services, including sports massage and ART. Mike can be reached at mike@toomeysports.net.

Ask the Coach 4. Look for quiet streets to run on......

Marblehead Neck and Nahant offer great training this time of year with very little traffic.

5. Get out the door! Sometimes we just dread a run in the dark, cold conditions...make a deal with yourself to get out there for only 20 minutes and you will be surprised at how much further you can go!

In addition to coaching tips, Mike will answer questions from Wicked Members. One Q&A will be featured in the Wicked Running Register each month.

To encourage your submissions, Mike will donate a free 30-minute session to the author of each published question.

What are you waiting for?

Submit your question to newsletter@ wickedrunningclub.com

Train with Toomey:

Upcoming 2011 Running Clinics Offered by Toomey Sports Running Center and Salem Park, Recreation and Community Services

8 Week Spring Running Clinic (Session 1); 3/17 – 5/5 • Thursdays (6:30pm) • Cost is $75 ($65 for Wicked Running Club Members) • Ideal for ALL levels and will focus on events from 5k to half marathon 8 Week Spring Running Clinic (Session 2); 5/19 – 7/7 • Thursdays (6:30pm) • Cost is $75 ($65 for Wicked Running Club Members) • Ideal for ALL levels and will focus on events from 5k to half marathon 12 Week Marathon and Half Marathon Running Clinic; 7/21-10/6 • Thursdays 6:30pm (workouts) and Saturdays 7am (long runs) • Cost is $125 • This is our most popular clinic • Ideal for ALL levels and will focus on marathon and half marathon Contact Doug Bollen: Dougbollen12@yahoo.com www.salemroadraces.com

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New Member Spotlights: THERESA RIDGWAY Marblehead, MA Joined Wicked because: Mill Cities (relay race team).

LAURA KNIGHT Beverly, MA Joined Wicked because: I wanted to learn from and be motivated by other more experienced runners.

Favorite race: I don’t have one as I’m usually up for anything.

Favorite race: So far, the Reindeer Run but I’m looking forward to them all.

Favorite Distance: 10 mile to the marathon but I can race (or pace) longer or shorter as needed.

Goal for this year: My 1st 10k, and if I’m lucky, my 1st half.

Goal for this year: To race more, feel as good after Boston as I did last year (if not better) & I’d like to do Transrockies sometime but not likely this year.

Secret talent: I am a charitable tax attorney who is also a certified sports nutritionist.

When I’m not running I like to: Spend time with my daughter Maria, Mike and Lucy (woof), read, travel, spin, TRX and hang out with my girlfriends.

Favorite Distance: Right now it’s the 5k.

Secret talent: Hearing “mamaaaaa” 45,762 times a day without cracking.

When I’m not running I like to: Play with my young sons, read, and torment researchers with arcane regulations (I manage the research ethics board for a local hospital).

VOLUNTEER FOR THE BOSTON MARATHON

SARAH MASON Beverly, MA Joined Wicked because: I have taught in the city of Salem for seven years, yet just recently learned that Wicked existed though a string of random coincidences. I was immediately intrigued and realized that it was a great opportunity for me. I decided to join because I wanted to be a part of a group of runners, to be encouraged and accountable to run. I want to remember how much I need running in my life. I used to be an active runner years ago and I have let life get in the way.

Joining Wicked, for me, was my first step toward getting back into running shape and back to myself.

Favorite race: The only race I’ve done through Wicked is the Frosty Four, so I guess I would say that one. Long ago I used to do a 5K in the fall sponsored

by Very Fine and I loved running through the leaf covered roads with my sister and father (and getting free Very Fine juice after, of course!)

Favorite Distance: Four miles.

Now is the time to volunteer for the April 18, 2011 Boston Marathon.We will be at the mile 17 gel-stop again this year and, if we get enough volunteers, we will also have a team at the starting line. Feel free to invite friends and family (at least 18 yrs old) to join us — but don’t wait too long.

The deadline for volunteers is Friday, February 11, 2011.

Goal for this year: To do all that it will require to be in shape to complete each race in the series.

Apply online at: http://www.baa.org/races/boston-marathon.aspx. The GROUP NAME is “Wicked” and PIN is “go_wicked”. Be sure to send your confirmation number to john@wickedrunningclub.com so we can coordinate car pooling to the race. If you have any questions, please email me.

—John Mahoney

When I’m not running I like to: Teach: I am a special education teacher in Salem and spend a lot of time doing all that it takes to keep up with that.

Secret talent: Fluent in American Sign Language

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Where in the World is Wicked?

Wicked Descends on Orlando, Florida

Julie Arrison and Andrew Bencal show their Wicked pride. Miles Fartlek visits Germany at Epcot. Below L to R: Denise Ramsdell, Courtney Taylor Ramsdell, TR Ramsdell, Shari Hewson, Kyle Hewson (front), Kenneth Hewson, and Julie.

Miles helps Julie pic up her race shirt and bib at the race expo.

All photos courtesy of Julie Arrison.

Where in the world are YOU? If you travel for a race, let us know (yes, Massachusetts counts!).

Send images and captions to newsletter@wickedrunningclub.com.

Join Wicked at Fenway Park for a Good Cause Run to Home Base 9k - May 22, 2011.

Runners get to finish inside Fenway Park and touch home base!

This is a fundraising race to benefit the Home Base Program that provides clinical care, education, research and community outreach to the many veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan with combat stress and/ or traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and

their families. Each runner is required to raise a minimum amount of $1,000 and the field is limited to 2,500 runners.

More information about the race can be found at www.runtohomebase.org.

Wicked has an official team that will take part in this historic event. Team Wicked Nation has been entered in the Run to Home Base 9k. The team’s goal is to raise $5000.00 for the Run to Home Base Program. Team Wicked

Nation has two team members and would like more! Tim Short and Stephanie Hagyard have set up Facebook Fan pages that you can check out.

Team Wicked Nation also has a Fan page that I encourage everyone to “Like”!

If you have questions about how to join Team Wicked Nation or how to make a donation to the team, please email Tim Short at tim.short1@gmail.com.

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Wicked Board

If you have questions, comments, suggestions, or just want to say “hello” feel free to email us: Co-President: Alison Phelan alphelan2@gmail.com Co-President: Shari Hewson shewson@cellsignal.com Vice President: Peter Raymond pote259@yahoo.com Treasurer: Melissa Jaynes melissa.jaynes@gmail.com Secretary: Dawn Cobak dcobak@comcast.net Membership Director: Amber Woolfenden awoolfenden@gmail.com

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Next Board Meeting

Monday, February 7, 2011 Salem Senior Center, 5 Broad Street 6:30 p.m.

All members are welcome to attend. We hope to see you there!

STAY TUNED! The Wicked Grand Prix Race Series will be announced soon.

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Don’t Miss the Wicked Winter Banquet Saturday, February 12 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Moose Lodge in Salem If you haven’t received the Evite or if you have questions please email Shannon O’Donnell: shannonmaryod@gmail.com

We look forward to introducing some changes this year that will encourage larger club participation, including new races and a team category. More info to come at the Winter Banquet!

Clothing Director: Michele Campbell michelejcampbell@yahoo.com Member-at-Large: Rich Tabbut rtabbut23@hotmail.com Member-at-Large: Stephanie Hagyard shagyard@yahoo.com Member-at-Large: T.R. Ramsdell mopartr@comcast.net

Now that’s a good looking group: Wild Turkey Five Mile WRC group photo.

Non-Board Positions Newsletter Editor: Michele Campbell newsletter@wickedrunningclub.com Grand Prix Series Co-Coordinator: T.R. Ramsdell mopartr@comcast.net Grand Prix Series Co-Coordinator: Rich Tabbut rtabbut23@hotmail.com Webmaster: Tim Short tim.short1@gmail.com

Up Next: February’s Wicked Running Register will feature:

Wicked Winter Special

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Race reviews of the Disney Half and Full Marathons, and the Key West Half Marathon.

20% off massage with Sandy Marcus.

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Get to Know Your Board featuring Member-at-Large Rich Tabbut.

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Wicked Grand Prix Series

“In Good Hands”

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Appointments available in Salem, Beverly, and Marblehead.

Contact Sandy at (978) 328-2168 or email sandymarcus@gmail.com