North Shore Striders Grand Prix Series May 7, 2016 - Recap by Linda Desjardins The weather, though not all that conducive to spectating, was in many ways ideal for running. It was overcast, upper 40's with light wind, and off-and-on drizzle. OK it was a little chilly to stand around during pre-race, and more so post-race with damp running clothes. That body heat built up … [Read more...] about NECC Campus Classic 5K
Race Info & Recaps
Tapleyville 7 Mile Classic
Recap by Mike Pelletier Danvers, Massachusetts - May 1, 2016 - The weather was good: 50° and overcast, but no rain. The course for the second running of the Tapleyville Classic was shortened slightly from 7.1 miles to 7 miles and the start and finish was moved to within a block or two of the Osborne Tavern on Hobart Street. The new 7 mile distance resulted in a PR for me … [Read more...] about Tapleyville 7 Mile Classic
James Joyce Ramble 10K 2016
USATF National Masters 10K Championship Sunday, April 24, 2016, Recap by Michael Pelletier The North Shore Striders 70+ team of Michael Pelletier, George Geis, andDavid Newhall competed in the USATF Masters National 10K Championship on Sunday, April 24th at the James Joyce Ramble. Thomas McMahon couldn’t find any NS Striders to join him on a 60+ team and had to run solo. … [Read more...] about James Joyce Ramble 10K 2016
Striders at Boston Marathon 2016
Runners competing for one of the three North Shore Strider Teams at the 2016 Boston Marathon faced clear skies (no shade) and temperatures in the high 60’s until a cold east wind hit runners in the face as they came down Heartbreak Hill. The Striders would also like to recognize the Mile 12 crew this year, which kept water and Gatorade flowing through several waves and a … [Read more...] about Striders at Boston Marathon 2016
Firefighter James Rice Memorial 5K
Recap by Mike Pelletier. Twenty-one North Shore Striders laced up their running shoes for the James Rice Memorial 5K, the first Grand Prix event of 2016 where the only way to earn points was to run. Within forty-five minutes, the results were in for the 305 finishers and thirteen of the NS Striders had earned medals. Gold medals went to Sean Michael Kay, David Farley, Joe … [Read more...] about Firefighter James Rice Memorial 5K