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
Race Info & Recaps
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
Boston Marathon
Congrats to all of the North Shore Striders who ran in yesterday's marathon! Special congratulations to Martin Tighe who celebrated his birthday by placing first in his division (amazing!); to Kevin Counihan, who set a new record for number of marathons completed (how many is it now!?); and to Rosie Kyes, who ran Boston as her first-ever marathon! Thanks to all of the mile … [Read more...] about Boston Marathon
Run for Ricey 5K
It’s projected to be a balmy spring day (perhaps with a passing April shower) for the first race in the NSS Grand Prix series this Saturday! The Third Annual Run for Ricey 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 Memorial Fund. For more details and to … [Read more...] about Run for Ricey 5K
Last (Really) Long Run Before Boston
For most Striders training for the Boston Marathon, this past weekend marked the last 20+ mile training run. Some chose to join many other Boston runners on a rainy, wet, rainy Sunday to do the run on the route of the marathon. Congratulations, team! You've earned a well-deserved taper. Take care, take it easy, and we'll see you on Marathon Day! … [Read more...] about Last (Really) Long Run Before Boston