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
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
Striders are invited to attend a talk by Dave McGillivray
On Wednesday, Oct. 22nd, the Mystic Runners are hosting a talk by Dave McGillivray, and they have generously extended an invitation for all the members of the North Shore Striders to join. The talk will take place on that Wednesday, following the Mystic Runners' weekly "Lake Q 5K." Come to run the race (not required), then stay to listen to Dave. The 5K starts at 6:45 at the … [Read more...] about Striders are invited to attend a talk by Dave McGillivray
Lynn Woods Relay
Congrats to everyone who ran (and/or cheered) the 2014 Lynn Woods Relay, and especially to those who set new PRs for pizza eating! Grand Prix results have been updated. Please check your score and email me if you believe there are any errors. Following is a race report with thanks to Mike Pelletier: Complete results are available at http://www.lwrun.org/ but here is a … [Read more...] about Lynn Woods Relay