It was fantastic to see so many Striders turn out for the annual Lynn Woods Relay this past Wednesday night! Though only two and a half miles this is not an easy race, featuring two long, steep hills at the outset, topped off with a gnarly, steep-stepping goat path before the final downhill return - all with the added obstacle of rocks and roots to step over while running as … [Read more...] about Lynn Woods Relay
One Run
Written by Mariellen Hayward One of the BEST runs ever! I had planned to run the last leg of the One Run For Boston with Rosie Kyes, Rachael Stafford, Jayne Sexton and Lanse Stover on June 30th. Our leg was from Newton to Boston starting at 7pm. We got an email at 3:00 stating that they were running behind schedule and our leg wouldn't start till 11:30. Being the troopers … [Read more...] about One Run
Wiener Run 10K: A Race with Mother Nature
It was a sweltering, humid night in South Hamilton at the start of the annual Wiener Run 10K. It was decidedly not a night for a PR, but to hopefully find a tolerable pace one could sustain while trying to breathe in the still and heavy air. Nonetheless, all were in jovial good spirits as Race Director Roger Perham’s camera shutter signaled the start of the race for the … [Read more...] about Wiener Run 10K: A Race with Mother Nature
Backshore 5-Mile
It was a picture-perfect night for a race along the coast in Gloucester. A gentle sea breeze kept things cool, and some rolling hills and ocean views kept things interesting. The Striders had a great showing among a really fast field, with many top 3 award winners! … [Read more...] about Backshore 5-Mile
Track workouts with Coach Braz start next week
Professionally-coached workouts for North Shore Striders of all abilities will begin on Wednesday, April 24 at 6 pm (a 5:30 or 5:45 warm-up is better if you can get there that early) at the Peabody HS track just off of Lowell St. Please note that we are switching the day from Thursday to Wednesday at the coach’s suggestion to give week-end racers more time to recover from a … [Read more...] about Track workouts with Coach Braz start next week
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