By Mike Pelletier Running and training at the Peabody Veterans Memorial High School Track (485 Lowell Street in Peabody)is about to start. Opening Night is Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at 6pm. On hand will be Coach Fernando Braz and maybe an assistant or two. Coach Braz has proven successful at training everyone to run better and faster from adult beginners seeking a walk-to-run … [Read more...] about Track Practice Starts Next Week!
NECC Campus Classic
By Linda Desjardins and Mike Pelletier The North Shore Striders' second Grand Prix event was the Campus Classic 5K at Northern Essex Community College. It was a picture-perfect spring day as the sight of green grass, budding leaves and flowering shrubs was most welcome. The course meandered around Northern Essex and alongside Lake Kenoza, presenting some longish rolling … [Read more...] about NECC Campus Classic
USATF National Master’s 10K – James Joyce Ramble
By Mike Pelletier Today was a great day to run a 10K as the weather was so like what have trained in all winter: cold, damp, and windy in Dedham. Our 70+ team was kaput when Armand was diagnosed with pneumonia yesterday. George and I soldiered on and ran as individuals. George was ahead of me for over 3 miles, but started to come back to me on a hill in the third mile. On … [Read more...] about USATF National Master’s 10K – James Joyce Ramble
Get Fit to Run (Don’t Run to Get Fit)
Beverly Hospital Orthopedics & Sports Medicine is hosting a special evening that's all about running and more! The free lecture will be held on Thursday, March 27 from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. in the Lecture Hall at Beverly Hospital, 85 Herrick Street, Beverly, MA. The Lecture Hall is located inside the main entrance of Beverly Hospital. Space is limited and registration is required … [Read more...] about Get Fit to Run (Don’t Run to Get Fit)
NSS 2014 Grand Prix – The first three months
by Mike Pelletier Your North Shore Striders Super Secret Selection committee (NSSSSSC)has been hard at work and has finalized the first three months of the schedule. 1) The Third Annual Run for Ricey 5K is to honor fallen Peabody Fire Fighter James Rice who tragically lost his life while fighting a house fire in his home town in 2011. All proceeds benefit the James Rice … [Read more...] about NSS 2014 Grand Prix – The first three months
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