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Salem is selected as Runner Friendly Community by RRCA
RRCA selects City of Salem for 2011 Runner Friendly Community Designation
ARLINGTON, Virginia – August 30, 2011 – The Road Runners Club of America, the oldest and largest distance running organization in the United States, is pleased to announce the second round of selections for the Runner Friendly Community designation. Those communities are: Allen Park, MI; Carson City, NV; Decatur, IL; Knoxville, TN; Lawrence, KS; Lynchburg, VA; Missoula, MT; Reading, PA; Salem, MA; and The Woodlands, TX.
The goal of the Runner Friendly Community program is to shine a national spotlight on communities that standout as runner friendly and to provide incentives and ideas for communities to work towards becoming Runner Friendly Communities. Runner friendly communities can increase the quality of life, can improve physical activity for residents as outlined in the National Physical Activity Plan, and can provide for increased economic impact for the community.
“Each organization that completed our detailed application, on behalf of their community, clearly outlined how their community is meeting and in many ways exceeding our criteria,” said Jean Knaack, RRCA Executive Director.
RRCA RUNNER FRIENDLY COMMUNITY
Salem, MA – In Salem, the Wicked Running Club, along with other organizations in the city, have created races for all types of runners and distances, from the annual January 1st Frosty Four Race, to the Cross Country 5k Old Salem Green Race, to the summer WRC Wicked Kidz Race and to the Annual Wild Turkey Race, among others—there’s a race for every type of runner.
Salem offers running services to their youth as well, including: Summer Youth Track Club which attracts more than 50 kids a year, all ages track meet held each summer at the Salem High School track, and the Wicked Kidz half and full mile run at Forest River Park.
The Wicked Half Marathon, which started in 2007 with close to 400 runners, has tripled in size over the past five years. On Halloween Weekend, Salem is host to the Devils Chase 6.66-miler. Just in its second year, the 6.66m race has become a world-wide destination race. They’ve also added two new races for the 2011 calendar including the Black Cat 10/20miler in March and the Exteme 5K Urban run with 15 obstacles throughout the city in June.
Salem’s signature race, the Wild Turkey 5 Mile Run on Thanksgiving Day benefits youth programs at Salem Park & Recreation and the Boys & Girls Club. It’s the largest race on the North Shore, with more than 1,500 participants. In January 2010, Salem introduced the first ever North Shore snowshoe race at Olde Salem Greens gold course. At the time, it was the largest snow shoe race in New England and second largest ever in the Northeast. Learn more about Salem through this video.
Community leaders who provided support and letter of recommendation include Alison Phelan, Co-President, Wicked Running Club; Doug Bollen, Director, Park, Recreation & Community Services; Brandi, Steve, and Ashley of B&S Fitness Programs; Kimberly Driscoll, Mayor of Salem; and Shari Hewson, Co-President of the Wicked Running Club.
Salem Run@Work Day
National run day
Mayor Kimberley Driscoll
Salem Park, Recreation & Community Services and the Wicked Running Club
present:
1st Annual Salem Run@Work Day
Date: September 16, 2011
Time: 12:00PM
Place: Salem Common
Distance: 5k fun run through the streets of Salem
Entry Fee: This event is free for anyone that wants to participate
Register: http://tinyurl.com/salem-run-at-work-day
Parking: Plenty of on street parking available
Contact: Email Tim Short for more information
Facebook: Let your friends know about this event by sharing the Salem Run@Work Day Facebook Event Page
Sponsors: Click here to download the sponsorship form
Extras: Free Salem Run@Work T Shirts for 1st 100 runners and refreshments for all
The goal of RUN@WORK Day, presented by the Road Runners Club of America, is to encourage adults to get 30-minutes of exercise each day, in accordance with the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, either before work, during lunch, or immediately following work. RUN@WORK Day also encourages companies to help employees schedule time for physical activity. Incorporating exercise into one’s daily routine can markedly improve one’s overall physical health.
For more information about the 6th Annual RUN@Work Day, see the RRCA website.
Toomey-Park & Rec Running Clinic starts Thursday
Salem Park & Recreation – ToomeySports
Running Program
12 Week Marathon and ½ Marathon Training
Always wanted to try a marathon? Are you stuck running the same times? Tired of running alone? This 12 week program will guide you through training for a fall 1/2 and full marathon and is open to runners of all abilities. Athletes meet 2x a week, once for an organized workout and once for an organized long run. An individualized program is recommended but not required.
When: Thursdays July 21-October 6
Time and Place: Bertram Field Track and Forest River Park at 6:30pm and at long runs on Saturday mornings at 7am Forest River Park and Deveroux Beach
Who: Athletes of all levels, ages 13+.
Cost: $125. Contact Doug Bollen dbollen@salem.com to register.
What: This is our most popular clinic. The clinic is ideal for runners of any level looking to complete a fall marathon or 1/2 marathon. While it’s main focus is on the longer distances, those athletes looking to train for 5k and above will also get a benefit from the program. All runners will be grouped based on ability. The program meets two days per week. They will do interval training on Thursdays and a long run on Saturdays. The long runs are mapped out and water will be provided along the route. Each athlete will receive a 12 week training plan, nutritional guidance, injury prevention tips, discounts at local fitness companies, and unlimited email/phone support during the program. The clinic is coached by Mike Toomey of Marblehead . Mike is a USA Track and Field certified coach, the head girls coach at Marblehead High School , the founder of the Wicked Running Club in Salem , and was recently selected as coach of the year by The Salem Evening news.
DISCLAIMER!!!!
Participating in recreational activities may cause high levels of laughter and fun. It may also result in unforgettable experiences and friendships. Recreation may be habit forming!
Miles over the Moon was a great time!!
Moon set for July 15
Results at http://www.coolrunning.com/results/11/ma/Jul15_MilesO_set1.shtml
What a great night in Salem for the first Miles over the Moon 4 mile run as 400 runners ran through historic districts in Salem!!
Pictures will be coming!!
Wicked Kidz had a blast!
Great races today at Forest River Park hosted by Salem Park & Recreation and the Wicked Running Club. Over 100 kids enjoyed themselves in the half and one mile runs. Sponsors for the event were Treadwell’s ice cream, Northface and Cape Cod potato chips. Thanks for the many volunteers from the Wicked Running club who volunteered in all aspects of the race from timing, course management, placing tattoos on children and adults and setting up and taking down everything!!!
you can watch highlights on youtube from todays races.
One Mile run
PLACE TIME BIB LAST FIRST M/F AGE CITY
1 6:11 1135 Moriarty Andrew M 11 Peabody
2 6:27 1137 Murtagh Cody M 12 Peabody
3 6:29 1124 Nye Colin M 13 Salem
4 6:33 1154 Weeks Andrew M 11 Portsmouth, NH
5 6:52 1144 Kinnaly Samantha F 13 Peabody
6 6:55 1147 Beauregard Billy M 10 Salem
7 7:00 1125 Lussier Andrew M 13 Salem
8 7:01 1148 Beauregard Tommy M 8 Salem
9 7:13 1152 Lacy Finn M 9 Salem
10 7:19 1150 Comeau Olivia F 13 Salem
11 7:25 1142 Trask Brady M 8 Beverly
12 7:29 1153 Weeks Stevie M 10 Portsmouth, NH
13 7:32 1132 O’ Hare Tommy M 13 Salem
14 7:35 1143 Mizioch Zach M 11 Peabody
15 7:37 1113 Tilder Sam M 11 Merrimac
16 7:37 1151 Attili Jason M 10 Merrimac
17 7:49 1131 Anderson Olivia F 8 Danvers
18 7:54 1107 Martell Ryan M 8 Beverly
19 7:55 1119 Hewson Kyle M 10 Beverly
20 7:59 1156 Marotta Ava F 11 Peabody
21 7:59 1101 Adams Tucker M 10 Beverly
24 8:19 1105 Gibbs Alec M 8 Beverly
25 8:21 1123 Loreti Joseph M 7 Beverly
26 8:38 1139 Bott Luke M 6 Salem
27 8:59 1155 Marotta Alexa F 14 Peabody
28 9:06 1122 Blaho Anton M 10 Weymouth
29 9:10 1157 Raycroft Olives M 8 Swampscott
30 9:13 1110 Peters Kristine F 8 Wellesley
31 9:18 1129 Hancock Eli M 7 Marblehead
32 9:18 1146 Hnat Chloe F 9 Salem
33 9:34 1126 Holtzman Kyle M 7 Marblehead
34 9:44 1136 Goodhue Carly F 8 Danvers
35 9:49 1127 Holtzman Seth M 7 Marblehead
36 9:54 1109 Ortiz Jose Jr. M 7 Peabody
37 10:21 1128 Hancock Tom M 10 Marblehead
38 10:21 1140 Denault Diego M 9 Marblehead
39 10:38 1121 Blaho Mackenzie F 9 Weymouth
41 10:57 1106 Gibbs Lana F 6 Beverly
42 13:31 1141 Stoddard Matt M 8 Winthrop
43 13:44 1149 Jones Sydney F 8 Danvers
Half Mile results
PLACE Time BIB LAST FIRST M/F AGE CITY
1 2:33 1018 Ryan Tim M 14 Salem
2 3:26 1054 Trask Brady M 8 Beverly
3 3:28 1047 Tarmey Ryan M 10 Marblehead
4 3:30 1041 Ride Ainslee F 8 Northboro
5 3:33 1062 Osbahr Colleen F 10 Nahant
6 3:34 1036 Anderson Olivia F 8 Salem
7 3:42 1055 Mizioch Alex M 11 Peabody
8 3:45 1074 Szwartz Sam M 8 Salem
9 3:46 1022 Higgins Dylan M 9 Salem
10 3:49 1017 Lopez Luis M 7 Salem
11 3:50 1067 Weeks April F 7 Portsmouth NH
12 3:55 1064 Wallen Jared M 9 Swampscott
13 3:56 1042 Moriarty Megan F 9 Peabody
14 3:59 1068 Weeks Kaleigh F 7 Lynnfield
15 4:00 1053 Nawn Ashlyn F 7 Tewksbury
16 4:06 1039 O’ Hare Charlie M 8 Salem
17 4:07 1048 Kennedy Sarah F 8 Marblehead
18 4:07 1035 Savage Tyler M 7 Danvers
19 4:10 1012 Rogato Karissa F 6 Billerica
20 4:12 1059 Floyd Grant M 7 Lynn
21 4:15 1049 Kennedy Julia F 7 Marblehead
22 4:15 1031 McCabe Kian 9 Saugus
23 4:16 1037 Hancock Eli M 7 Marblehead
25 4:17 1066 Weeks Caroline F 5 Portsmouth NH
26 4:19 1016 Cashman Kathleen F 9 Salem
29 4:23 1034 Niss Katarina F 6 Hopkinton
30 4:23 1061 Osbahr Sean M 7 Nahant
31 4:24 1077 McCarthy Marie F
32 4:28 1023 Luise Alyssa F 9 Reading
33 4:30 1057 McCarhy Hannah F 7 Beverly
34 4:33 1073 Raycroft Jack M 7 Swampscott
35 4:37 1014 Williams Matthew M 9 Salem
36 4:38 1051 Clark Katelyn F 9 Salem
37 4:39 1005 Adams Foster M 6 Beverly
38 4:42 1072 Kaulbach Mariana F 6 Hamilton
39 4:42 1025 Johnson Trevor M 9 Salem
40 4:44 1013 Smith Siobhan F 6 Peabody
41 4:44 1021 Higgins Olivia F 10 Salem
42 4:47 1043 Anderson Eliana F 6 Salem
43 4:48 1063 Wallen Ely M 6 Swampscott
44 4:50 1030 Blaho Madison F 6 Weymouth
45 4:55 1010 Cobak Jake M 7 Beverly
47 5:01 1065 Bethmann Eliza F 7 Salem
48 5:03 1038 Robinson Gwen F 9 Salem
49 5:04 1069 Nolin Kendall F 7 Beverly
50 5:09 1027 King Liam M 9 Salem
51 5:11 1009 Cobak Piper F 9 Beverly
52 5:18 1052 Rusnak Nadia F 5 Nottingham NH
53 5:20 1044 Kelly Sarah F 7 Salem
54 5:23 1002
55 5:23 1071 Saunders Stephen M 10 Salem
56 5:34 1003
57 5:35 1011 Ortiz Isaac M 6 Peabody
58 5:36 1076 McCarthy Thomas M
59 5:51 1075 Arouth Griffin M 6 Salem
60 6:59 1058 Floyd Analia F 4 Lynn
61 7:14 1046 Shinnick Maura F 3 Salem
62 8:38 1045 Shinnick Redmond M 4 Salem
Olde Salem Greens 5k has a great day!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1vE6ANaueo link to video of comments on the race by runners.
Congratulations to Matt Veiga of Lynn and Karra Cheever of Beverly for winning the 9th annual Olde Salem Greens 5k Run
Thanks to the runners, volunteers and sponsors for supporting this race!!
Sponsors: Ernst & Young, Danversbank, O’Grady Foundation, Cape Cod Chips and www.salemroadraces.com
For complete results of today’s Olde Salem Greens 5k Run, go to this link :
http://www.coolrunning.com/results/11/ma/Mar20_9thAnn_set1.shtml
Great Turnout by the Wicked Running Club
Olde Salem Greens 5k this Sunday!!
use this link for update on race
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8OWpVAQFZ4
Bag pick-up for Olde Salem Greens 5k will be this Wednesday, 8-4, Thursday, 8-7, and Friday 8-4 at the Park, Recreation & Community Services at 5 Broad St.
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9th Annual Olde Salem Greens 5K Cross Country Run
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9th ANNUAL
5K (3.1-MILE) CROSS COUNTRY RUN AT OLDE SALEM GREENS GOLF COURSE SUNDAY, MARCH 20, 2011 …PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT S.H.S. CROSS COUNTRY TEAM & SALEM PARK, RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES Youth Basketball program Time: 9:00AM Entry Fee: $15.00 per entry, $17.00 day of race accepted until 8:45 at race site. Awards: Overall Winners Male and Female Categories: Male & Female, Youth (17 and under) Open (18- 29) (30– 39) Masters (40- 49) Senior Masters (50 –59), (60 –69) (70 and over) Post Race: After Awards Bagels – Spring Water – Fruit Accommodations: 1 & 2 mile marker, Restroom, Large Digital Clock at finish line |
Boston Globe story today on Running Boom in Salem
Link to Boston Globe story on Running in Salem
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