Writeup by Linda Desjardins and Jill Page. “It’s gonna be a scorcher!” the weather folks told us all day. At race registration at noon, many many folks were getting their bibs and t-shirts and saying they weren’t going to run. Many said if they did, they’d alternate running and walking. Others said they’d go really slowly or walk. But at 5:30, … [Read more...] about Newburyport Yankee Homecoming 5K and 10 Miler
Race Info & Recaps
Miles Over The Moon
NSS Came Out In Force @ Miles Over The Moon. Chris McCarthy Led The Top NSS Guys With A Fantastic Time Of 27:06 Placing 28th Overall. Wes Lassen & John Linsley Finished Right Behind Placing 29th & 30th With Identical Time Of 27:12. Vince Swiniuch Also Earned 1st Place In (60 Yr. Very Competitive Age Group) With Time Of 31:21! Kirk Fackre Ran Fabulous Just Edged Out, … [Read more...] about Miles Over The Moon
The 26×1 Relay Invitational
Saturday, June 21, 2025 in Medford at the Hormel Track - Writeup by Linda Desjardins. All races have a competitive feel to them; but not all feel like a cut-throat competition. The 26X1 Relay Invitational is one where, of course, every team wants to do well; but camaraderie is the predominating atmosphere of this gathering. Many teams have tents where teammates gather, all … [Read more...] about The 26×1 Relay Invitational
Striders in the Black Hills!
NSS TEAMMATE, BONNIE HALLINAN finished the Deadwood Mickelson Trail 1/2 marathon upright! It is a 109 mile trail that runs through the Black Hills of South Dakota. IT IS one of the top 10 most beautiful trails in North America. Bonnie placed 3rd in the 75+ Age Group with a fantastic time of 3:21. Way to Go Bonnie! About the Deadwood Mickelson Trail Half Marathon: "There are … [Read more...] about Striders in the Black Hills!
Chase the Butterfly 5K and Kids Run
Sunday, May 4, 2025. Recap by LINDA DESJARDINS. Another race in the NSS Grand Prix was held today and it was spectacular! The weather, which was predicted to be iffy at best all week, was just fine: lower 60’s and overcast, a tad humid for early in the season but good running weather. The race was organized to raise funds benefitting the Ipswich Family YMCA and … [Read more...] about Chase the Butterfly 5K and Kids Run
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