Race Info & Recaps

By Mike Pelletier Anne Pelletier and Vicky Yee (our city girls) did a superb job managing the Sunshine Start and the Exchange Zone at the Greater Lowell Technical School. They were ably assisted by Rosie Kyes, Mary Stevens, Tara Arnold, and Patti Silva. In addition, Rosie,Mary, Tara, and Patti each ran a leg of the relay. Linda Fitzpatrick of the Women Veteran’s team pulled … [Read more...] about Mill Cities Relay

North Shore Strider Andy Moore ran Maine in 3:22 --his first marathon! Want to know more about the race itself, how he did (especially those last six miles), his goals for next time, and his favorite post-race beer? Check out his blog. … [Read more...] about Strider Marathon Report: Andy Moore Runs Maine

Running along and around the Gloucester coast is just a joy.  The Lone Gull 10K starts atop that sucker hill on Nautilus Ave. that begins the Backshore Race, and it’s a treat to know it’s already behind you when you start.  And that you’re running down it to the finish once you scale its backside on the return.  On a cool day, great for running, many, many folks toed the line … [Read more...] about Lone Gull 10K, September 15, 2013

The Striders had a great run at the Run the Goose 7K race in Gloucester on the Monday holiday, at what could’ve been billed as a swamp/obstacle run. Kate Gage and I got a preview of the race course before the race, so we know what lay in store for the runners – shin deep mud puddles, knee high weeds, and (if you were very unlucky) something left by a dog. Nonetheless, our … [Read more...] about Around the Cape and Puddles

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