In his most recent column, Jay Kumar tells us about an exciting new road race series coming to the North Shore in 2014. The series will incorporate a lot of old favorites with a few new races at distances between 5K and 10 miles. No doubt the Striders will make a showing! Perhaps one or two races might even make it into our NSS Grand Prix series next year? Read the article in … [Read more...] about New Road Race Series in 2014
New Membership Chair and other highlights from the last board meeting
You may have heard by now that our trusted Membership Chair, Tara McGoff, is stepping down to focus on the increasing demands of her paying job. Tara has contributed a lot in her position with the NSS, both welcoming and keeping track of members, along with the monumental feat of helping organize volunteers at the Nahant 30K for the past 2 years. While we will all be sad to see … [Read more...] about New Membership Chair and other highlights from the last board meeting
Membership has its privledges
Running writer (or writing runner) Jay Kumar takes a look at the value of joining a running club in his latest regular column for the Salem News. You can find even more benefits of belonging to the North Shore Striders specifically listed here. … [Read more...] about Membership has its privledges
NSS Board Meeting at Prince Pizzeria – all are welcome!
The next NSS Board meeting will be held on Monday, October 28th at 6:30 PM at Prince Pizzeria on Route 1 in Saugus. As we begin to recap the club events of 2013 and look ahead to next year, we have some vacant seats on the board, as well as the office of Membership Chair to fill. All club members who are interested in joining the board are invited and encouraged to attend this … [Read more...] about NSS Board Meeting at Prince Pizzeria – all are welcome!
Around the Cape and Puddles
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