Beverly Hospital Orthopedics & Sports Medicine is hosting a special evening that's all about running and more! The free lecture will be held on Thursday, March 27 from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. in the Lecture Hall at Beverly Hospital, 85 Herrick Street, Beverly, MA. The Lecture Hall is located inside the main entrance of Beverly Hospital. Space is limited and registration is required … [Read more...] about Get Fit to Run (Don’t Run to Get Fit)
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NSS 2014 Grand Prix – The first three months
by Mike Pelletier Your North Shore Striders Super Secret Selection committee (NSSSSSC)has been hard at work and has finalized the first three months of the schedule. 1) The Third Annual Run for Ricey 5K 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 … [Read more...] about NSS 2014 Grand Prix – The first three months
USATF Phidippedes Award
Did you know that you can earn a USATF award for your road races run during 2014 even if they have nothing to do with the USATF? The Phidippides Award, inspired by the historic masters runner, is an award available to dedicated members of USATF (over the age of 40) who earn points through their participation in road races throughout the year. Athletes who earn enough points … [Read more...] about USATF Phidippedes Award
What Goes Up Must (Thankfully!) Come Down, or a Postcard from Vermont
Greetings, Striders! I am alive and well (then again, you may beg to differ on the "well" part after you read what I've been up to here in Vermont!). One thing you quickly find out after moving up here and try to go out for a run, is that you can't get very far without encountering a hill. So many hills and such steep ones, I've begun to think back nostalgically at what I used … [Read more...] about What Goes Up Must (Thankfully!) Come Down, or a Postcard from Vermont
Boston Marathon Bus
As in years past, first lady Anne Pelletier has arranged a bus for Striders and other runners headed to the Boston Marathon this April. Runners will not only have a means to get to Hopkinton, but perhaps even more importantly, they will have a comfortable seat under warm, dry shelter with bathroom access until it's time to line up. Click here for more details, and to reserve a … [Read more...] about Boston Marathon Bus