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Juny/July 2016 • Priceless
I’m enjoying a quiet, kid-free Sunday afternoon on my deck and catching up on my volunteer work with the Wicked Running Club. It’s July. I should be at the beach. Or taking advantage of a quiet house and reading a good book. Or meeting up with friends for a frozen drink somewhere. But I’m here, enjoying the breeze and doing my volunteer duties as your president. As a leader of the club, I’ve seen the incredible commitment from our volunteers that makes this club tick. In my position, I put in about 10-15 hours a week dedicated to club business whether it’s answering emails, putting out a running club fire, or just trying to squeeze a track workout into a busy week (which I’m failing miserably at so far this summer!). In my day job as a
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project manager for a nonprofit, I get paid to deal with crisis, plan events, and work with visitors to my museum. The payment is my obligation to “do” my job everyday. My obligation to the club is different and doesn’t come with the lure of pay or benefits. It’s simply about making as many members as possibly happy to be a part of what I feel is the greatest running club anywhere. Over the past few months, I’ve had the chance to watch the process for selecting the Club Challenge 26x1 relay team. I got to see the dedication, hard work, and strong opinions from Tennille, Mike, and Yvette to make sure that we had two phenomenal teams toe the line. I had the chance to discuss the growth of our club in terms of competition on a regional level--an area that I feel passionately about--but ensuring that no interested runner was
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left behind regardless of age or pace. After weeks of debate and decision, I’m so proud of the work that the group did to put out a great event for our club. Helping to plan this also put me into TR’s shoes for a little while. Besides TR’s many volunteer duties with the club, he is also the guru who helps to select the team for the Lynn Woods Relay along with Kerry Phelan and the Mill Cities Relay along with a rotating volunteer over the past few seasons. His philosophy is not only to put out some team to compete, place, and even win, but to also bring together the depth and breadth of our runners on a selection of open teams to make sure that friends are made, running buddies find each other, and fun is had by the club. An incredible amount of time is dedicated to the relay selection process by our outstanding volcontinued on page 2
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unteers not only to, again, help bring some notarity to our club but also to strengthen the bonds and friendships of our membership. The Wicked Grand Prix series is another opportunity for ALL of our members to shine. The race selection process isn’t about picking a race out of a hat and going with it. Input is taken from club members, race directors are contacted to ensure that the race has the opportunity to be a great experience for our members, and post-race the mathematical mind of Don Gallucci ensures that our teams and individuals are tallied and reported properly. And when it comes to races, it’s a full club effort. We have had some amaz-
TRACK ETIQUIETTE
As you likely know, track workouts have begun under the supervision of Coach Fernando Braz, along with his trusty assistants, Pete and Anthony. 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,
ing race directors over the years who have taken ideas and run with them (pardon the pun!). Our Wicked Frosty Four is considered one of the best regional races for New Year’s Day and despite some frigid years, has continued to be a huge success for the club. Miles over the Moon came into fashion just before the color runs, glow runs, and many other fun runs out there as a way to show runners from the region a different side of Salem by running through on a dusky summer night. Wicked Kidz allows our youngest members to participate in a pint-sized race with all of the bells and whistles. Finally, our partnership with the North Shore Cancer Run allows our club to raise funds and awareness for cancer treatments options in our 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
backyard. None of these races could happen without you, our members. Our members also bring the fun. Whether it’s our Winter Banquet, the annual BBQ, trivia nights, general membership meetings, and more there’s a volunteer leader who’s helped to make that event great. So, as I sit here on a quiet Sunday in July and reflect on the great work of all volunteers, I encourage each of our members to get involved. Be on a race committee. Be a course marshall. Ride the lead bike at Wicked Kidz. Help plan relay teams. Join the newsletter committee. Your incredible efforts, even just a bit of time here and there, are what make this club great.
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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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WANTED!! WICKED RUNNING REGISTER QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER EDITOR Must have: Wicked great spirit; love to participate in club happenings; enjoy writing and editing; social media stalking skills; a little extra time on your hands; willingness to work with others Nice to have: Graphic design skills; know how to work with and have access to InDesign or another design program; involvement in group runs/Grand Prix/club meetings; The Wicked Running Club is looking for the next WRR editor! We need a team leader who can help either to maintain the current design of the newsletter using InDesign OR who has access to another design software program and is interested in changing things up. Our editor is the head of our very helpful newsletter committee and together the group solicits and collects submissions from members; follows social media groups related to Wicked; participates in club meetings, events, runs, and the Grand Prix series; and finally puts together the WRR. In the future, the publication will be coming out 4x/year, with due dates TBD by the new editor and the newsletter committee. If interested or if you have questions, please contact Christin Yurchick.
WICKED SUMMER BBQ SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10TH 1-4 CAMP NAUMKEAG 85 MEMORIAL DRIVE, SALEM Members and families are welcome to join Wicked at our Annual Summer Outing; Food, Fun and 2016 Wicked Ambassador Awards. Wicked will provide burgers, veggie burgers, hot dogs, buns, condiments, water and paper goods. Please bring a dessert or a side dish - include your item in your RSVP. The event is BYOB/soda. Outdoor activities include volleyball and Frisbee (feel free to bring your favorite lawn game). CAMP NAUMKEAG HAS A STRICT NO DOG POLICY (dogs are not allowed on the property or in vehicles). Please RSVP no later than Wednesday, September 7th 3pm.
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2016 grand prix series
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Alright Wicked,
points are the Lynn Woods relay on
complete your segment. When I
it’s summer. That
Wed August 24, and the Mill Cities
send it out, answer YES!!
means we are well
Relay on Sun December 4th. Whenever you’re out racing, you
under way with the summer racing
The relays are worth 50 bonus
need to wear you’re Wicked gear.
season. We’ve had 4 races already
points each, so if you’re a little
I can’t spot you and scream your
in the WGP series, and that means
behind in your age group, this
name if I can’t see you. If you don’t
that we are halfway through our
is a great way to help pad your
have any Wicked gear, get some
regular series races, and we still
score. I would highly recommend
now! Contact Tennille, our clothing
have 2 relays left. The regular
answering my call when it comes
chic, and get some!
races left are the Derby St mile on
to signing up. Please check the
Friday, Aug 26, the Lone Gull 10k
list of races elsewhere in this issue
That’s it for now gang. Hope to se
on Sun Sept 25, the Rowley Poker
to sign up. If you haven’t done a
e you all at rather Derby St mile.
run 5k on Sat October 1st, and
relay before, why not? This is is
the Wild Turkey 5miler on Thurs
great way to feel like you’re part
I’ll be there, will you?
Nov 24. The bonus races for extra
of a team when you’re called on to
C’mom, who’s in?
RUN FOR THE TROOPS 5K
STRIDE FOR HEALTHY
LONE GULL 10K
Sunday, April 3rd | 9:00 am
COMMUNITIES 5K RUN/WALK
Sunday, September 25th | 9:00 am
Andover Town Offices
Saturday, June 4th | 9:00 am
$30
Andover, MA
Lake Quannapowitt
Good Harbor Beach
$30
Wakefield, MA
Gloucester, MA
Ramsdell By: T.R.
$25 THE FAST HALF
ROWLEY POKER RUN 5K
Sunday, May 15th | 9:00 am
DERBY STREET MILE
Saturday, October 1st | 9:00 am
Hamilton-Wenham High School
Friday, August 26th | 7:00 pm
Rowley, MA
South Hamilton, MA
Salem, MA
$69.99
$15
WILD TURKEY 5 MILER Thursday, November 24th | 8:00 am
TRAV’S TRAIL RUN (3 miles)
LYNN WOODS RELAY
Knights of Columbus
Sunday, May 22nd | 10:30 am
Wednesday, August 24th | 6:00 pm
Salem, MA
Maudslay State Park
Lynn Woods Reservation
Newburyport, MA
Lynn, MA
$25
MILL CITIES RELAY December 4th
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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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leader! Every Sunday she shows up in Salem Commons at 9:15am without fail unless she’s out of town, ready to lead Wicked runners to post-run donut bliss. Her favorite donut shops are Randy’s in LA (5 mins from LAX) and Voodoo Donuts. Locally she gives solid thumbs-up to freshly fried Ziggy’s. Elaine is a big fan of the sugar-raised donut as it reminds her of the Puerto Rican bakeries from her childhood, so next time you see Elaine, get her the sugar-raised donut!
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Coming back from a series of small injuries, nowadays Elaine is just happy to be back at running although we are sure that she will come back to fulfilling her quest to BQ in the near future. Elaine’s most “memorable” marathon (Tobacco Road) was when she was on pace to BQ and then went down hard shortly after passing the 26-mile mark. With the finish line in sight, fellow runners tried to help her up and drag her across but her body was not having it. She was rushed to the medic tent and later to the ER where they pumped 2 liters of fluid back into her. She was sure that she even threw up on the volunteers! Elaine is the super genius who combines her love of running and donuts and is our current weekly Donut Run
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 SECRETARY: Sandi Dalton secretary@wickedrunningclub.com
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A loyal Wicked member since 2013, Elaine was inspired to become a runner after moving to Boston and seeing the Boston Marathon come and go over the years. She thanks her Dad for a lot of her bad habits & quirks, which include the irrationally obsessive love of running! They always talked about doing a marathon together (usually after a bottle of wine), eventually running the Wicked Half in 2009 and the Philly Marathon in 2010.
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MEMBERSHIP DIR.: Annie Miller membership@wickedrunningclub.com CLOTHING DIRECTOR: Tennille Doyle clothing@wickedrunningclub.com
July tom mistretta A loyal Wicked member since 2014, Tom recently played a pivotal role as the Race Director for the Miles Over the Moon race. Directing a major nighttime race is by no means an easy feat, especially a race that has become a favorite for members and non-members alike. This is a very important race for the club, having a high visibility to the running local community as the race objective is to provide college scholarships for athletes from local high schools. In a short amount of time, Tom took on the challenge to manage the race logistics and organize the volunteer-based race committee, resulting in a successful race. Congratulations and thank you for a job well done, Tom!
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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MILES OVER THE MOON!
kudos The Wicked Kidz crew wants to thank Kerry Phelan for sharing her knowledge about planning and details with them. The list you provided is invaluable and will ensure that the club puts on a great race. We couldn’t have done this without your input!
I want to send a thank you to the MOTM committee and volunteers for their hard work in putting together an excellent race. Special thanks to TR for taking care of some last minute logistical issues. Thank you to the Wicked Frosty Four Scholarship committee for taking the time to go through nearly 20 applications for this year’s award. Your selections truly showed the depths of running talent, community commitment, and great work that our current and future Wickeds are doing. Thanks to the members of the website committee. Your input has been incredibly helpful as we move towards a brand new site, totally up-to-date for 2016. Julie Arrison Bishop
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
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Newport 10 Miler June 5, 2016
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This is one of my favorite races! It was voted the Best Destination Race by Competitor Magazine (2014). This was the third year this race was put on by Gray Matter Marketing (my second time running it). There was great communication from Gray Matter Marketing prior to the race and from the volunteers on race day. Newport is a very old town, with very narrow one-way streets. Emails told runners to plan on arriving around 6:00 AM to ensure you’d be at the start line at 7:30 AM. They also suggested picking up your packets and bibs the two days prior to the race. Volunteers also suggested getting our beer garden wrist bands prior to the race to avoid lines afterward. We arrived around 6:00 and had no issues with traffic, lines, t-shirts, or beer garden wrist bands. New to the race this year were technical performance t-shirts, free photos, and medals. The t-shirts ran a little small and they ran out of some sizes. Gray Matter Marketing did send out an email later that same day to participants that stated if they did not receive a t-shirt in their size that they could request one free of charge. The weather was gray and misty, but that didn’t seem to dampen the spirits of the over 3,000 runners! The race started a little late (there were joggers out and the police wanted the race to wait to start until they were out of the way of the racers). They separated the runners into waves (9:00 min pace and faster, 9:00-11:00 min pace, and 11:00+ min pace), which helped to alleviate some bottle necks in the starting area from previous years. The race starts and ends in Fort Adams
geous: it runs along the ocean front and past the Newport mansions. And all runners get a complimentary Harpoon beer at the end. There are a lot of rolling hills. Overall, the race raised over $20,000 for two charities: the Fort Adams Trust and to the Boys and Girls Club of Newport County.
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What is your favorite post race beverage of choice?
Stonyfield Earth Day 5k May 14, 2016
Spear By: Eileen
www.stonyfield5k.com This was a really fun race on May 14. A bit of a drive to NH but it was more of a day event than just a 5k, particularly good for families. The course itself was average with decent traffic control but the overall organization and vibe was great. The positives: § Fantastic quality cotton race shirt from “Life is Good” § Reasonable registration fee § Race beneficiaries included Girls on the Run and the Trailways § Run is before the “Earth Day Fair” with lots of sponsors and activities. Most were companies that are green or organic. Basically unlimited Stonyfield yoghurts and lost of other post race snacks from different vendors. § Activities for kids including a visit from the Stonyfield cow § Post race massages…yeah! Not the most exciting 5k but relatively scenic and a fun and relaxing day out. I would recommend, especially for those with kids.
I am a big fan of Coke Zero and when I’m doing my long runs I bring one in a cooler. Best case scenario is that the ice packs freeze some of it and I have a post-run Coke Zero slushie. Debbie Everett
I prefer a three-prong approach post race. In order of consumption: water, chocolate milk, beer. That’s for longer races (half and full marathons). For shorter races (5Ks), I sometimes skip the first two and just go straight to the beer. Frank Johnson
Water or Ipswich Ale David Long Blue Gatorade Alex Gallucci Chocolate Milk Ryan Gallucci
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A good IPA, but if it’s an alcohol free event, I’d go Chocolate Milk. Don Gallucci Chocolate Milk and a nice, cold IPA later in the day. Julie Arrison Bishop
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July 9, 2016 we ran the Bear Brook Trail ½ Marathon in Suncook, New Hampshire. TOUGH race!
where in the world is wicked?
Valerie Matthews, Lynn McCarthy, Michele Campbell and Lisa Kelly My husband, Dave Long, has been a Wicked member for a handful of years, and an inspiration to our whole family. He only began running 7 years ago at age 35. His dad, Joe Long, was inspired by Dave and began to run soon afterward at age 70. Our son, Carter, was 8 last year when he made the commitment to earn a sweatshirt by completing the Y series. This year, his 7 year old sister, Fiona, followed suit. I have been a runner my whole life, and helped Carter get through his races last year, but not always officially. This is the first year that all five of us are running together for the same goal - that Y series sweatshirt! During the races, Joe and Fiona, 70 years difference, are running partners, and Carter and I are also partners. Dave? We let him fend for himself.
Fiona finishing the Father’s day race with Dave nearby and Joe rounding the last turn in the background.
“Team Longevity” Fiona, Carter, Julia, David, Joe
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July 17, 2016 we ran the Runner’s World Classic ½ Marathon in beautiful North Andover.
Susan Hennessey, Shannon Downey, Billy Hutchinson, Ann Sousa, Michele Campbell and Lisa Kelly
Tom Lubas showing his 1st place 60 Yr old Age Group Award, made at the Cooperstown Bat Company in Cooperstown, NY.
Tom Lubas in Doubleday Field Dugout. Hall of Fame Baseball Classic 5K Base Race in Cooperstown, NY on Saturday, May 28, 2016.
Debbie Everett, Annie Miller, Sandra Dalton, Alen Yen. Jennifer Tinney Memorial 4th of July Road Race in Boxford. The group of us after our first race together, Chase the Gorilla in Ipswich on Carter’s 10th birthday.