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Page 1: WRR February 2013

The Wicked Running RegisterFebruary 2013 • Priceless EST. JAN 2010

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Clear it Out for the Coalition Yard SaleSunday, March 24 • 9:00am—3:00pm 18 Bridge Street, Beverly

With one last push for fundraising glory for the Franklin Park Coalition, Shari Hewson and Julie Arrison will be hosting a yard sale with all proceeds benefiting the work of the Franklin Park Coalition. Items to be sold include housewares, small furnishings, books, DVDs, small appliances, decorations, seasonal goods, and more.

Donations are accepted for review. If there is an item you would like to sell at the yard sale, please submit an email to [email protected] with a picture of the item and the description. Item drop off will begin on March 22.

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The Wicked Running Register • February 2013 • [email protected]

Registration is NOW OPEN at northshoretimingonline.com for Miles 4 Markie and Wayne’s Walk!Sunday, April 7, 2013 | Race starts at 10:00am; walk at 10:30am

Last year’s first annual Miles 4 Markie was an enormous success! With your help I was able to raise over $6,000 for the Pediatric Oncology and Hematology Department and I am asking for your help again!

This year the event is growing from a 5k to a 4-mile multi-terrain run! We are currently undergoing certification from the USATF and also incorpo-rating a 2-mile Wayne’s Walk so everyone in the family can participate!

Trophies and medals will be awarded to those who finish top in their categories, and commemorative buttons will be given to the walk participants!

All who register on or before Friday, March 22 will receive a T-shirt regardless of which event you choose!

I hope to see you all there! Happy Running!

—Kendra Patterson

Seen and Heard on the Run

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Go Neal!Wicked Member Neal Grasso is running the Vermont City Marathon on May 26th with Team in Training to support the Leukemia and Lymphoma society. He also decided to dedicate his entire racing season to this cause, using “7 races, 62.4 miles, one Team” as a slogan. Support Neal:

Team-in-Training • 7 races, 62.4 miles, one Teamhttp://pages.teamintraining.org/ma/vermont13/nealgrasso

Read Neal’s blog... http://forever-run-blog.blogspot.com/

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Presidential Perspective T.R. Ramsdell

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Wicked Board 2013:

President: T.R. [email protected]

Vice President: Kenny [email protected]

Treasurer: Melissa [email protected]

Secretary: Alison [email protected]

Membership Director: Tennille [email protected]

Clothing Director: Michael [email protected]

Member-at-Large: Doug [email protected]

Member-at-Large: Michele [email protected]

Member-at-Large: Mike [email protected]

Non-Board Positions

Newsletter Editor: Michele [email protected]

Grand Prix Series Co-Coordinator:T.R. [email protected]

Grand Prix Series Co-Coordinator:Rich [email protected]

Webmaster: Tennille Doyle [email protected]

Social Activities Coordinator: Tennille Doyle [email protected]

“ It’s not easy committing to raise money for cause. I know from experience that it is very stressful having to meet that goal.”

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Annual St. Patrick’s Road Race/WalkSaturday, March 16, 2013 (All day)

Registration begins at noon. Walkers start at 12:30 p.m. Runners start at 1 p.m.

Sign up for this annual four-mile sanctioned event! All are welcome! Recruit family and friends to walk or run to help raise money for the Barton Center for Diabetes Education. They run two camps during the summer for kids affected by diabetes where they can be with others just like themselves. This event is followed by a delicious buffet and an awards ceremony.

Pre-register and get a T-shirt. If you have any questions, please call 508-987-2056, Ext. 2003 or email [email protected]. Visit bartoncenter.org to register and fundraise.

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Where in the World is Wicked?Napa Valley, Cali!

Run, Drink, Enjoy:

Melissa Jaynes (aka MJ) just ran the

Napa Marathon. It started in

Calistoga, CA and ran out to Napa

where it finished. The road was lined

with wineries (not spectators). Here

she is waving as she passes mile

18.5 with the Robert Sinskey Winery

behind her (where husband Justin and

mom-in law were having mimosas).