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
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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
Save the Date for the NSS 2013 Grand Prix Awards Night!
The Celebration of the NSS 2013 Grand Prix Awards will be held the evening of Saturday, January 25th at a new location in Peabody. In addition to all of the division, team, and male and female overall award winners, awards will also be handed out in categories such as "Strider of the Year" and the "President's Choice Award". We'll also be celebrating teammates who set and … [Read more...] about Save the Date for the NSS 2013 Grand Prix Awards Night!
Boston Marathon Volunteers
The deadline for submitting a request to volunteer at the Boston Marathon is fast approaching! The North Shore Striders have been staffing the mile 12 water station for more years than I can count. It is for this reason that the BAA gives our club so many race numbers each year to run the marathon. If you'd like to join the fun, to see and support some incredible athletes … [Read more...] about Boston Marathon Volunteers
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