Danvers 5k

See you all next week!

Dawn Allinder d_allinder@yahoo.com

As the daylight starts to dwindle, we start to deal with the realization that Summer is coming to a close. GOOD! Cooler tempatures equals faster times.

We welcomed a good group of runners this evening. With a nice mix of regulars and newbies, and ages ranging from 10 to the 10 at heart. 

Our group consisted of 38 runners, with Tim Short finishing first with a time of 17:39. Crystal Anthony finished tops for Women, posting a 19:35. We had seven new runners this week bringing some new flavor and personality, and if I am not mistaken a little friendly rivalry to the fun run.

First Timers:

Keith Levesque         21:38

Tim Lewis                 25:22

Andrea Ferri              27:50

Natasha Coyne          27:54

Colleen Napoli          30:32

Mason Nalipinski      38:18

Quanah Lawarence    38:19

The excitment this week would have to be in the 10 year old category. Mason Nalipinski and Quanah Lawrence put on an impressive show for us finishing a mere one second apart. After the run I sensed there may be a little running rivalry in the making. We’ll have to see how this one evolves. 

A quick note before closing, shorter days equals less daylight. So think safety. A reflective running vest, a blinking light, a headlamp, olympic torch, a jar of fire flies. Some of these things are good options to consider running with, I leave it up to you to decide which suits you best.

Thanks to all.

We had a great run last night with 32 runners.  The weather was perfect and the crowd was a pleasure. 

David Long came in first this week with a pretty speedy time of 18:32.  Chris Soucy came in second a time of 19:06.  Annie Rose Willis was our first female this week with a time of 19:20.  James DeLuca, very close behind with a time of 19:23 taking fourth place.  Will Keefe, literally on James tail in fifth with a time of 19:24.  We have some new PR’s this week.  Chris Soucy 19:06, Annie Rose Willis 19:20, James DeLuca 19:23, Brian Drozdowicz 22:24, Greg Crean 23:49, Elaine Currie 25:41.  Wow, extraordinary job you all!

Welcome to our new b’s this week.  Dan Tucker (21:10) and Andy Thompson (24:49).

Here are a few random pic’s of some of the runners this week.

As always we welcome any and all canned goods for the food pantry.  Thank you to those who brought in some this week!

A few of you forgot to write down your stick numbers for us to log in.  Please drop either Adam or myself an e-mail and let us know where you finished and we will update the sites.  Mike Hale, Jack McManus, Alexa Swahn, Erik Swahn, and Alan (whats your last name??).

See you all next week!

Dawn Allinder d_allinder@yahoo.com

Hey everyone, I just wanted to post a quick message for you all.  There is a 5K race in Danvers this weekend to support our troops.  Please visit this site and help us support all our troops who are still over seas and all our veterans at home!

http://www.troopsupportusa.com/

Check back soon for this weeks blog and pics!

Dawn Allinder d_allinder@yahoo.com

As always the group lucked out with partly cloudy skies and not to hot. 

It seems to be fitting, the first run with our new medals and our favorite fast guy came in first.  Great job Tim!  Tim Short flew in with a time of 17:43 giving him the gold.  David Long brought home the silver with a time of 18:36.  Michaeline Nelson was the first female again with a time of 18:42 placing her in third getting the bronze.  Will Keefe came in fourth this week with a time of 19:25.  And, Chris Soucy finished in the top five once again, with a time of 19:44.  We have some new PR’s this week; Michaeline Nelson 18:42, Sarah Longo 21:59, Michael Paddol 22:06, Brian Drozdowicz 22:38, Jamie Bernier 23:35, and Mike Hale 23:56.  Great job everyone!

Welcome to our new-b’s this week.  Emily Dexter and Jean Cushion.

Sorry for the lack of pictures this week, what are the odds that my back up photographer would be out the same time!  Sorry guys, lots of pics next week!!  Here are a few snap shots from our very first run on November 28, 2007! 

The famous polyester running suit!

Like the spandex!

See you all next week!

Dawn Allinder d_allinder@yahoo.com