Recap by Linda Desjardins. As you may have surmised, the weather for Mt Washington was way warmer than predicted and just about everyone was bemoaning times that were 5, 6, 7 minute off what they did last year. Myself included. We had full sun the whole run and once we get above the treeline... well looking at the runners up ahead meandering their way up the mountain was … [Read more...]
Ribfest 5 Miler – USATF/NE 5 Mile Championship
Recap by Mike Pelletier. On one of my all-time un-favorite courses along the hot-topped Daniel Webster Highway in Merrimack, NH, three Striders laced up their running shoes and competed in the Ribfest 5 Miler--USATF/NE 5 Mile Championship. After 10 days of no running and lots of ice, I was testing out my balky IT band. My IT band passed the test with flying colors, but I … [Read more...]
3 of 5 Striders on Medal Stand for NERC 10 Miler!
New England Running Company 10 Mile Race - Beverly, MA, June 18, 2017. The North Shore Striders took care of business at this year's 10 Miler! Nice work to all participants! This race is part of a slightly different format. Brooks Sports and New England Running Company are hosting a race series in 2017 that takes a different spin on the classic idea. These races take … [Read more...]
Aidan Kay wins Dory Run in Dominating Performance!
Jen Rosman 1st Master Woman! - Full results of the 40th Annual Swampscott Dory Run are in! Swampscott, MA, May 29, 2017: North Shore Strider Aidan Kay raced to victory, beating his closest rival by almost 2 minutes and winning the race outright in a very impressive performance. Strider Jen Rosman had almost as much success, finishing as 2nd woman overall (20 seconds … [Read more...]
Run To Remember Half Marathon and Five Miler
Boston, May 28, 2017 - By Linda Desjardins. Four Striders got up at 4 AM or earlier to be able to toe the 7 AM starting line for the Run to Remember Half Marathon and Five Miler in Boston. It’s a large race with just under 4900 half marathon finishers and 2600 five milers. The course is wonderfully varied, has some semi-challenging hills, lots of flat straightaways, and a … [Read more...]
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