May 9, 2015 By Michael Pelletier May 9th in Chelsea turned out to be another exceptional spring day. It started out cloudy and cold, but by race time (10 am) it was sunny but still cool and dry—perfect for racing. The Chelsea Chase 5K starts and finishes at the Dockside Pub in the new Market Basket Plaza. This is a surprisingly scenic and fast course which quickly … [Read more...] about The Chelsea Chase 5K
Race Info & Recaps
NECC Campus Classic 5K
May 2, 2015 By Linda Desjardins All winter we waited for the spring day of our imagination: cool, dry, snow banks melted, trees budding, flowers, clear roads, sun, smiling faces and a 5K to run. We got just what we wanted at the NECC Campus Classic this year. The course skirted the back perimeter of the NECC Campus and treated us to some views of Kenoza Lake, headed right … [Read more...] about NECC Campus Classic 5K
North Shore Striders Super Veteran Team Finishes 4th at Nationals
On April 26th, the North Shore Striders Men’s Super Veteran Team finished in 4th place at the USATF Masters National Championship 10K. For the third year in a row, the USATF Masters National Championship 10K was held as part of the James Joyce Ramble. And for the third year in a row, the North Shore Striders Men’s Super Veteran Team was there to compete. The Masters … [Read more...] about North Shore Striders Super Veteran Team Finishes 4th at Nationals
2015 Run for Ricey
Great NSS showing for the 2015 Run for Ricey! Current Grand Prix Standings. Name Time Grand Prix Points Sean M Kay 19:21 6 Points Aiden Kay 22:01 5 Points Bill Kobus 22:19 7 Points Vanessa Diranian 0:24:37 8 Points Neil Bernstein 0:25:14 6 Points Lauren Hamilton 0:25:32 7 Points Tom McMahon 0:27:05 5 … [Read more...] about 2015 Run for Ricey
Eastern States 20 Miler Recap
It’s billed as a great opportunity for a last long training run for Boston. It is just that – 20 scenic miles. I know of five Striders (forgive me if I missed someone as I do not know everyone) who rose to that challenge on March 29, 2015. We started out in Kittery ME, and soon crossed the newly re-opened Memorial Bridge into Portsmouth, NH. We ran through Market Square and the … [Read more...] about Eastern States 20 Miler Recap