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erry Fennessey was in his mid-60s when another GFeaster Five Road Race FENNESSEY had come and gone in his hometown of Andover. AT THE The retired owner of a print- FEASTER ing company had lived there for all 25 or so of those years, and Gerry Fennessey’s he always wondered what the results since he started big deal was, causing the early running the Feaster morning traffic issues every Five 5K: Thanksgiving. ``2018: ��32:53 (min) Yeah, he heard about the Gerry Fennessey, ``2017: ��30:22 ` excitement it “allegedly” cre- a member of the `2016: ��33:56 ``2015: ��34:10 ated. Then, in 2011, he literally Merrimack Valley ``2014: ��33:53 got off the couch and decided to Striders, has ``2013: ��35:34 give it a try. competed in the ``2011: ��36:23 He labored through the first annual Feaster Five one, jogging and walking, prob- since 2011. ably more of the latter, finish- ing in 36 minutes, 23 seconds. The next year he saw a story in The Eagle-Tribune about a six-week training program, hosted by the Merrimack Val- ley Striders, to prepare non- runners who wanted to run the Feaster Five. Called the “Couch to 5K” program and coached by the OFF THE COUCH, photo Staff HUTTON/ RYAN Striders, who sponsor the race, a group meets on Sunday mornings beginning in early October for training runs, advice and HEALTHIER THAN EVER instruction. “I’ve never been much of an athlete, and I was getting fat,” said Fennessey. “I just wanted At 72, Andover man credits Feaster Five to get a little healthier.” The first training run training program for newfound health started at the nearby bagel joint in downtown Andover, where a few Striders talked you start running. Do some his first race. Fennessey joined the Striders harder and try to beat him. I about the training, mapping exercises to stretch and open He also found another ben- track program, which includes guess I still have that competi- out a few options with different up your hips … and don’t run efit, beyond the improved times speed workouts two nights a tive spirit.” distances. with your head down. — they got even better — and week after work. Indeed. His first run was about two “Then there’s the mental health. Fennessey joined the It’s an impetus to keep In 2017, after turning 70, Fen- miles. His second was the same. side, like picking out telephone Merrimack Valley Striders and improving. The competition nessey finished the Feaster Then he was ready to run the poles and breaking the course made some friends, some of helps, too. Five 5K in 30:22, third among 5K distance (3.1 miles). up,” he said. “I really learned a whom are among his best pals “We were training and I those 70 and older, and break- “There’s little things they lot about running.” today. met this guy who I thought ing his previous best by 31/2 help you with, what you’re Thanks to the program, he “That’s been the best part,” was younger than me,” said minutes. doing wrong,” he said. “Get finished his second Feaster Five he said. “You realize these are Fennessey. “I realized he was What’s also helped your heart going early, before in 35:34, knocking a minute off great people.” older. It made me want to work See TRAINING, Page S2 FINAL-1 Mon, Nov 11, 2019 11:25:39 PM

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Fennessey was joining the Striders’ Iron- man Runner Series, which encourages members to run at least one race per get some color for 2019 month. By Bill Burt “We have plenty now, but will continue a tradition One of those races was the Mt. Wash- [email protected] only for the first 9,000 regis- started a few years ago by ington Road Race in June, which is 7.6 tered,” said Licciardello. “So, providing a dedicated “walker miles up an incline of 4,650 feet (0.88 Never mind the weather we encourage folks to enter lane,” a rarity for competitive miles). He finished in 2:42:30. —and that’s tough to do soon.” road races. In 2017, the first “It’s by far the hardest thing I’ve ever around here on Thanksgiving One of New England’s larg- year of the walker lane, about done in my life,” he said. morning — there will be a big est and most festive running a third of the participants pre- Fennessey said running is his hobby, difference in this, the 32nd events, the Thanksgiving Day ferred it, making it a popular not an obsession. He runs about twice a Feaster Five Road Race. Feaster Five Road Race is just addition to the event. week, covering about 7 miles per week. It’ll be the brightly colored, a couple of weeks away. Returning as the presenting He runs a little more often if he’s pre- sports tech, long-sleeve hood- Each year is different, as a sponsor for 2019 is Schneider paring for a race. ies guaranteed to the first football coach based in Fox- Electric, a global specialist An unintended benefit has been his 9,000 entrants. borough often says. For the in energy management and inspiring members of his family, includ- “In an effort to always go Feaster Five, the variation is automation with its North ing his and his wife Anne’s only son, bigger and better, this year’s mostly due to weather. American headquarters in Jason, and Jason’s wife, Leah, to join the hoodie features a soft cloth As for the race staples — Andover. Feaster family. apple pie, refreshments, Kids “Schneider Electric has Courtesy Photo feel, full zipper, pockets and In fact, Jason, 36, has been participat- The 2019 Feaster Five hoodies look thumb hole sleeves,” said K, etc. — all are back. stepped up as a phenom- ing in the “Couch to 5K program” the Tom Licciardello, one of the Proceeds from the race enal financial supporter of spectacular. Showing them off here last two years and is improving every race organizers from the benefit the Merrimack Valley the Feaster Five,” said race session. are the Lippman family, daughter Lexi Merrimack Valley Striders, YMCA, Challenge Unlimited director Dave McGillivray, of “It changed my life,” said Fennessey. on left, mom Crissy in center, and the host running club. “It’s at Ironstone Farm, Bellesini DMSE Sports. “This company “I know it sounds funny, but at 72 years son Zach. Crissy’s parents are Tom really a top-shelf commemo- Academy and the Merrimack is so dedicated to the health old, thanks to the Feaster Five, I’ve never and Lyn Licciardello, both of whom rative jacket that we think Valley Striders. and wellness of its employees,

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FEASTER FIVE 2019 S4 • FEASTER Townsman Andover and The Eagle-Tribune The Where kids are king Many younger runners get their start in Kids ‘Fun Run’ • Start on Main Street at the corner of Route 133 and Route 28. By Bill Burt has a soft spot for kids he’ll see too often with adults.” • Left onto Elm Street. [email protected] never meet. McGillivray was running Thanksgiving Day is one one day four years ago with • Left onto High. (Merge with the Dave McGillivray has of those times when McGil- his son Luke, then 10, and 5-mile race at corner of High and directed several hundred livray shows off his passion realized it even more. Walnut and stay to the left side of road races, including the for the sport. The Feaster “Luke kept pace with me, the street the rest of the way.) granddaddy of them all, the Five, another one of his step for step,” said McGil- • Left onto Haverhill. Boston Marathon. big races that draws about livray. “Either he is getting • Right onto York. ELM ST. He’s met and befriended 10,000 runners and walk- much faster, or I am getting • Finish at the Brickstone Square all of the greats. Name ers to Andover, is where he much slower – I am sure it is parking lot. someone of substance who began noticing something some of both. But he loved has won a race of substance, after nearly four decades it. I think he could’ve kept and McGillivray has prob- promoting races, particu- running. ably “directed” that person larly in the popular races for “I believe all kids are born on some street. children 4 through 12. runners,” he added. “They REGISTRATION & PARKING But when it comes to run- The Kids K, run 45 min- have greater powers of ning and health, McGillivray utes before the Feaster Five, adaptability and endurance REGISTRATION AND NUMBER PICKUP AS FOLLOWS: started at 100 kids. Then than most of us give them • WHERE: Andover-North Andover YMCA, 165 Haverhill St., Andover credit for.” it was 500. Now it’s up to • WHEN: Monday, Nov. 25, noon to 7 p.m.; Tuesday, Nov. 26, noon to 7p.m.; Wednesday, around 750 entrants. When he concocted one Nov. 27, noon to 6 p.m. “When kids are running, of the biggest road racing they are smiling,” said the events he’s ever produced, • Race Day: 7-8:15 a.m. at Woodworth Motors, 339 North Main St., Andover. Atty. T. Michael Sullivan 64-year-old McGillivray. from scratch, the DMSE ONLINE REGISTRATION: www.feasterfive.com. One Elm Square TEL (978) 470-2700 “It’s something you don’t Classic, McGillivray opened PARKING: Free and convenient. Andover, MA 01810 [email protected]

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Compiled by Bill Burt 1988 Roughly 300 runners compete in the first “Feaster Five” on Thanksgiving Day. The race starts and finishes at The Park Feaster Five year-by-year history on Bartlet Street in Andover, and organizers unveil a new mission: is an out-and-back course, loop- The event becomes associated ing through the Blueberry Hill with Lazarus House, with a por- subdivision off Holt Road. Ken tion of the proceeds going to the Pliska is the first men’s winner. organization that helps feed and Amy Legacki of Boxford takes care for the homeless. the top spot for women. 1992 1989 freezing, causing the water at Runners appreciate the light the water stops to turn to slush The infamous Thanksgiving rain and 40-degree tempera- in cups. Despite the cold, more nor’easter dumps 6 inches of tures. They also appreciate an than 4,000 runners participate. snow on the course by morning appearance by Johnny Kelley, race time. Ken Mahony, town the well-loved 87-year-old mara- 1994 manager at the time, nearly thon great whose original oil Temperatures hover around stops the race, but participants paintings are given as prizes 20 degrees, and the race draws change his mind by saying they to the top men’s and women’s a record 6,696 participants, will run with or without official finishers. Perhaps not coinciden- making it New England’s fifth- approval. tally, three course records are largest race. Organizers settle 1990 set. For the first time, walkers on a course that has not changed since. Lisa Senatore edges out Organizers come up with the are invited to join the Feaster Olympic gold medalist Joan idea that puts the “Feast” in Five, too. Dave McGillivray, who Benoit Samuelson by 21 seconds Feaster Five. They begin giving has been helping out in previous for her win. In the masters race, out apple pies. Nearly 2,000 run- years, officially takes over as Andy Palmer out-kicks four- ners compete. race director. time Boston Marathon winner 1991 1993 Bill Rodgers for a one-second In the Feaster’s fourth year, Temperatures are well below victory. 1995 Olympic gold medalist and former Boston Marathon win-

FEASTER FIVE 2019 S6 • FEASTER Townsman Andover and The Eagle-Tribune The ner Joan Benoit Samuelson is the first woman to break the Phillips tape, with a time of 27:39 — 17 CARL RUSSO/Staff photo seconds ahead of Kara Molloy Feaster Five winner Lynn Jennings crosses the line in 1997. of Lowell. George Yiannelis of Medford wins his second 2002 Academy consecutive 5-mile race. Of McGillivray proposes to now- 7,820 participants, 4,950 run wife, Katie, at the finish line, or walk the 5-miler, 2,301 the atop the tallest Christmas tree in 5-kilometer, and 569 the Kids the nation. SKATING SCHOOL 1-kilometer. 2003 1996 Home Health VNA, provider Three-time Olympian Lynn Now Taking Reservations for of care and other services to Jennings begins what becomes patients facing life-limiting ill- a tradition of her own — win- nesses, joins Lazarus House as ning the women’s 5-mile race. Winter Programs a beneficiary of the Feaster Five. 1997 Home Health VNA’s Merrimack Race founder Bill Pennington Valley Hospice becomes the sole Basic Skills Classes runs for the first time. Both beneficiary a year later. With Lynn Jennings and men’s win- an average of $20,000 to $30,000 Friday, Saturday & Sundays ner Chris Teague win the race raised annually in recent years, for a second time. Winds are so McGillivray estimates net pro- Adults and Kids strong they actually knock over ceeds from the Feaster Five over a telephone pole holding a ban- two decades have reached the ner. half-million dollar mark. Tots Lessons 1998 2004 Mon., Thurs. & Fri. mornings For the second time, the Movie star Matt Damon runs Feaster Five is taped and later PAUL BILODEAU/Staff photo. — along with more than 7,000 Tues.,Thurs. & Fri. afternoons aired on ESPN. “That was In a possible Feaster Five first, Tim DiNicola proposed to his other participants. “I think it’s great,” says McGillivray. “We girlfriend Julie Mazeika, both of North Andover, before the all about star power,” McGil- did get national exposure.” start of the annual Thanksgiving Day race in 2014. livray says. “My job is to put on Additional Skating Programs Available a quality road race, but at the 1999 same time, this is the business of Smith & Nephew joins The chip timing is used. Though the 2001 entertainment.” Eagle-Tribune Publishing Co. time-keeping method roughly Phillips Academy Ice Rinks In the aftermath of the Sept. 2005 as a presenting sponsor for the tripled in cost with the use of 11 terrorist attacks, a 14-by- Another snowy Thanksgiving race, a commitment the medical chips, McGillivray says switch- 28-foot American flag is sus- adds to the challenge of putting device company would hold for ing from gun timing to this more pended from a cherry picker (978) 684-7202 on a successful race. “I look at three years. McGillivray says precise method is important. at the top of the hill on York it as a 48-hour window,” McGil- 254 South Main St., Ando- the support of local businesses “People want their times and Street. The sight of the flag is livray says. “If Wednesday’s bad, helps greatly raise the Feaster they want their place,” he says. moving for runners making their it’s tough setting it up the way ver Five’s profile. “It’s very tough to have 100-plus way toward the finish line. “We you want for Thursday.” More people standing there and manu- wanted to show our patriotism,” 2000 women (51 percent) run the race ally recording all this data.” McGillivray says. “I think people For the first time, electronic than men. The Irwin family, 50 “Like us on “ www.andover.edu/ice got goose bumps by that.” FINAL-1 Mon, Nov 11, 2019 11:25:47 PM S7 members strong, wins the family of Bradford, has almost finished Boston Red Sox catcher Ryan 2017 contest. before the last person begins. Hanigan as grand marshal. The The 30th annual race sees a The Eagle-Tribune and The Andover Townsman • Despite the record numbers, the former Andover High star, who 2006 great day for Whirlaway Run- Feaster Five does not run out was dealt to his hometown Red ning Club, a big supporter of the Thirty-five states are repre- of pies. Sox the previous winter, signs Feaster Five through the years, sented among a near-record autographs as runners and as three of its stars win their 7,483 registered participants. 2013 walkers pick up their bibs at respective races — Ruben Sanca “It’s really people coming Alan Dewhirst has a lot to be the runner’s expo. Two locals of Chelmsford and Andover’s home,” McGillivray says. Men’s thankful for on a chilly Thanks- who’d never run the race before, Maggie Mullins in the 5-mile winners are Patrick Moulton in giving. Running with his daugh- Eric McDonald of Plaistow and race, and Neil Carmody in the the 8K and Harry Norton in the ter, Paige, a student at West Christina Supino of Windham, men’s 5K. Another Andover 5K. Terri Anne McGettrick wins Virginia University, the North win their events on a picture runner, Alanna McDonough, the women’s 8K. Andover resident becomes perfect day. takes home the 5K women’s top light headed about 150 yards prize in another year with 10,000 2007 from the finish. He collapses 2016 participants. The weather is perfect and the with a heart attack. Thankfully, Ruben Sanca barely makes 20th annual event again draws about 100 yards away, Dr. Larry it to the race on time, three two of the biggest names in road 2018 Bourdeau, who works many minutes before the start, but Due to frigid conditions, the racing, former Boston Marathon races each year, is at the medi- it doesn’t change what has Kids K is cancelled and so is the champions Joan Benoit Samuel- cal tent talking to an Andover become a regular occurrence — 5-mile race. Still, more than 4,000 son and Bill Rodgers. The 8,500 police officer. Bourdeau gets to a fourth straight Feaster Five runners and walkers participate entries are 1,000 more than the Dewhirst within a minute and winner’s medal in the 5-mile in the 5K. Catherine Beck, who previous record. All of the run- uses an Automated Electronic race. The Whirlaway runner is usually runs the 5-mile distance, ners are given a commemora- Defibrillator he always keeps joined by North Andover native wins. She bests the 2017 winner, tive medal in honor of the 20th strapped over his shoulder and Taunton middle school McDonough. “This was like run- anniversary. when working a race to revive teacher Danielle Poto, who at ning in January,” said Beck. “It’s

2008 Dewhirst. only 5 feet tall cops her first not easy, especially the wind. FEASTER FIVE 2019 title. Andover’s Gerry Callahan, In perhaps the most excit- PAUL BILODEAU/Staff photo 2014 But you just dress warm and WEEI radio personality and deal with it.” Carmody does it ing duel in the history of the Nate Jenkins hugs wife, Melissa Donais, at the 2011 race. The year of “The Proposal” long-time Feaster Five runner, again for the men, repeating in race, Melissa Donais of Brad- sees Tim DiNicola search for Jenkins won the 5-mile race, while his wife won the 5K. brings co-host Kirk Minehane, the men’s 5K. As for best perfor- ford, defending champ Allison a special way to propose to his also a noted runner, to his first mance? Legend marathoner Sam- McCabe of Cambridge and girlfriend, Julie Mazeika. “This race in Andover on Thanksgiv- uelson, at 61, wins the 60-and-over Jennifer Lee of Boston are side- 2012 did not run or pick up their is my third year running and her ing Day. division, including men, at 21:54. by-side running up the last hill The 25th race enjoys a big number. According to McGil- sixth,” he says. “We didn’t meet about 200 yards from the finish day. There were 10,720 entries, livray, “This is historic.” Of at the race, but it was one of our line in the 5K race. McCabe crushing the previous year’s course, the perfect running first big events together. She is wins. The beautiful day helps record by nearly 600. The weather helped. The 5K has a huge fan of this tradition and draw a record 8,434 runners and Kid’s K continues to grow, 6,467 finishers, and the 5-miler I wanted to make it even more walkers. with a record 795 boys and 2,830. It takes 15 minutes for special.” girls entered, all of whom win the last person to cross the 2009 starting line, which means the 2015 It is another record-setting a medal. Of the 8,100-plus who men’s 5K winner, Pat Fullerton The 28th annual race sees day as 9,147 runners take part, pre-registered online, only 249 including legends by the name of wheelchair stars Dick and Ricky Hoyt, making their 15th appearance, and Olympic wom- We Do Our en’s marathon champion Joan Benoit Samuelson. In fact, Sam- Personal Best uelson takes the race seriously, winning the women’s division So You Can Do Yours! for the 5-miler by two seconds over Andover’s Nina Caron. Sports Medicine 2010 The 23rd running of the Same- or Next-Day Appointments Available Feaster Five draws 10,123 runners and walkers, breaking On-Site Physical, Occupational, Hand, Adult Hockey the previous year’s record by and Pelvic Therapy almost 1,000. Just before the start, McGillivray has every- Skaters Wanted at one in attendance say “Happy To Get Back to Living Welcome the newest member of Thanksgiving,” in unison, our team of Fellowship-Trained which apparently also sets a and Competing in Top Form, Phillips Academy world record. Methuen native Orthopaedic Surgeons, Kevin Alliette finally wins his Contact Us Today! Dr. Hayden N. Box! first Feaster Five after a few Ice Rinks times in third place. 2011 Men’s and Women’s Leagues Boston Marathon legends Rodgers and Samuelson are and Pick-ups again among the runners. Among those cheering is U.S. Mornings/Afternoons/Nights Sen. Scott Brown. Newlyweds Nate Jenkins (men’s 5-mile) and Melissa Donais (women’s 5K) Email [email protected] both were victorious. Samuel- son, 54, wins the 5-mile women’s 16 Pelham Road/Route 97 for more information race at 30:21, a record for Suite 1 254 South Main Street, Andover 50-and-over women. Amy Lane Salem, NH 03079 of South Deerfield (31:56) and 978-684-7200 former Andover High and BU Tel: (603) 898-2244 www.andover.edu/ice soccer star Emily Pallotta (32:20) rounded out the top three. essexortho.com “Like” us on @ Phillips Academy Ice Rinks The Eagle-Tribune and The Andover Townsman • FEASTER FIVE 2019 S8 FINAL-1 Mon, Nov11, 201911:25:48 PM