Danvers 5k

Great New Shop

aprentiss — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 15:57:57 +0000

“There’s more to life than just Running. There’s Biking and Swimming too.”

With that fact in mind I would like to introduce you to “The Urbane Cyclist”. A new shop that recently opened right in downtown Salem. If you like to do triathlons, or cyclocross events then you have to stop in. If you like leisurely morning rides to the Farmers Market then you have to stop in.

David and Callie are the ones to thank for this great little shop. There passion and love for the sport is obvious the instant you walk through the door. They can certainly do a better job explaining what they are all about than I can, so check out there website and facebook page for all the tasty little details.

-enjoy.

The Urbane Cyclist website

The Urbane Cyclist Facebook page

LOCATION:

the end of Liberty St. on the right. Off of Derby St.

Gratuitous Back Patting

aprentiss — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 15:06:05 +0000

A big congratulations to Kevin Counihan for a great run at the Self-Transcendence Marathon in Nyack, NY this past weekend. This marks Kevin’s 106′th marathon, and number 11 for 2010. (that’s basically 2 a month). Kevin has also broken his own world record in every marathon he has ran this year, eleven times. For you math geeks out there that’s 2,777.2 miles of just marathons. Let alone the training miles.

Independence 5K 2010

atoleos — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 02:47:36 +0000

D5K Diversions – July 14, 2010

atoleos — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 18:28:07 +0000

What’s another word for pirate treasure?

atoleos — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 00:20:26 +0000

Behind the Curtain

aprentiss — Tue, 18 May 2010 21:26:09 +0000

You help change lives for the better. For me, it truly is the little things. For example, bringing a can or two to a run and putting it in a basket. A small easily forgettable thing to do. You know that it is going to help people who need it and you feel good about that, as you should. There are no cameras flashing or wild applause, just that little feeling you have inside that someone out there who may need a little extra help is going to benefit from your action. Now take that little action and multiply it by 30 or so runners. Now all those little things are really starting to add up. What do all those little things equal though? They equal the letter you see below you. It is written to you, all of you who make the D5K what it is every week. Thank you all.

Bay State Bike Week (May 17-May 21)

aprentiss — Tue, 18 May 2010 15:37:00 +0000

This week is Bay State Bike Week. So pump up those tires and go for a bike ride. Maybe even bike to work or something. MassBike.org is a great organization that works hard to promote bicycling in the state of Massachusetts. So check out there site for all the details on how to participate.

MassBike

This is my new single-speed commuter bike. The fine folk over at Western Cycle in Danvers Square helped me put this together. I have had this bike for about 2 weeks now, and since then have only driven my car once. I have been running all my errands (including groceries) with this bike. I certainly didn’t stop at every tree to give it a nice firm HUG, but I certainly have felt more of a reconnect with myself and my bodies natural abilities. Think about it as you reach for the keys this summer…who knows maybe you will rekindle that feeling you had when you were a child, when riding your bike gave you that feeling of fun and freedom.

muddy results

aprentiss — Tue, 18 May 2010 12:39:16 +0000

Here are the results from the Hoppin Mad Mud Run on Sunday.

Runsults

Mark your Calendars

aprentiss — Wed, 12 May 2010 15:12:35 +0000

These are some races coming up hosted by some organizations that do a lot of hard work in helping others.

1. Massachusetts Law Enforcement Torch Run. “All proceeds go to benefit the Special Olympics”

distance: 5K (3.1 miles)

when: Sunday June 13th.

time: 10:00 am

where: Middleton/Danvers

Torch Run

There will be flyers for this race available at the D5K with all the details on how to participate. This is the fourth year for the torch run, but this is the first year it will be open to participants other than law enforcement personnel. Just think now you can run with the cops instead of from them.

2. 1st Annual Run around the Rotary (Hosted by the Rotary Club of Danvers)

distance: 5K (3.1 miles)

when: Sunday May 23rd.

time: 9:00 am

where: Peabody Institute Library. Danvers.

Danvers Rotary

There will be flyer’s for this race available at the D5K with all the details on how to participate. Be part of this annual race from its beginning.

3. 1st Annual North Shore Cancer Run ( a collaborative effort with the Wicked Running Club )

distance: 5K (3.1 miles)

when: Sunday June 20th.

time: registration is 9:30 – 10:30 am

where: Salem Willows, Salem.

north shore cancer walk

There will be flyer’s for this race available at the D5K with all the details on how to participate. Be part of yet another annual race from its beginning.

Parking at the D5K

aprentiss — Tue, 11 May 2010 16:27:39 +0000

Hello all. As our numbers grow, our parking seems to start to shrink. As you know we have 3 businesses that reside here at 141 Pine St. So to be fair to them and the customers that do business with them, I ask that we leave the first 3 parking spots open so that those customers can easily access these businesses. I appreciate your help in maintaining the great relationship we have with the town and the local businesses that exist there in.