Four incredibly fast Striders qualified to compete this past weekend at the 2014 USATF Junior Olympic Region 1 Cross-country Championships in Augusta, Maine. Two will now go on to represent the North Shore Striders at the National Junior Olympic Championships in Myrtle Beach on Dec 13! Lesya Kay finished in 11th place on a muddy and hilly track (5k at 21:56) and Sean … [Read more...] about NSS at the USATF Junior Olympics
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December Races to check out
The following races are a couple of tried-and-true December favorites, hosted by longtime members of the North Shore Striders. A week following Mill Cities, come out to air your grievances (for a good cause) at the annual Festivus 5K in Salem on Sunday, December 14th. Costumes are encouraged, and runners may be treated to such motivational signs along the course as "I'm … [Read more...] about December Races to check out
31st Annual Mill Cities Relay
by Mike Pelletier The Mill Cities Relay, one of the best relays all year, is coming up on Sunday, December 7th. For information about the course, the different distances of the five legs of the relay (three for some age groups), the team categories, the give-aways, the starting times (regular start and the Sunshine Start), etc., go to http://millcities.com/ This is the one … [Read more...] about 31st Annual Mill Cities Relay
Save the Date!
Save the date for a Striders cocktail party at the Kernwood Country Club! Where: 1 Kernwood Street Salem, MA 01970) When: Saturday, November 1, 2014 Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Dress: "Cocktail casual" Appetizers and finger food covered, with cash bar available Also available for purchase will be Nahant 30K technical t-shirts ($5), and NSS racing singlets featuring the … [Read more...] about Save the Date!
Baystate Marathon/Half Marathon
Congrats to all of the Striders who finished the Baystate Half or Full Marathon this weekend, and especially to Linda Desjardins who pulled off [yet another] BQ! Grand Prix results have been updated. Please check your score as we're heading into the final event of the series, the Mill Cities Relay in December. And now here is a recap of the race, generously provided by Linda … [Read more...] about Baystate Marathon/Half Marathon