By Linda Desjardins and Mike Pelletier November 7, 2015. A typical fall day. The pedestrian adjective would be "pretty." It was a pretty day: sunny, clear, crisp and a good day to run with temps in the upper 50's. There was a larger than usual contingent of older runners, a comforting sight to those of us who are usually the only oldies but goodies at races. It was … [Read more...] about Run for All Ages – 2015 Recap
Race Info & Recaps
Smuttynose Rockfest Marathon and Half Marathon
Recap by Linda Desjardins All week we had fears of Hurricane Joaquin putting the kibosh on this race. But, unexpectedly, the rainy, windy weather turned into just a windy day with sun and some clouds. Great running day. Seven Striders gathered at Linda Desjardins’ abode and we all trotted down to the starting line. Denise Young wanted to PR. Linda and Rosie wanted a training … [Read more...] about Smuttynose Rockfest Marathon and Half Marathon
Nahant Half Marathon and 5K Results
Just a few pictures for now. Check back later for more pictures. Results: (Half Marathon | 5K). … [Read more...] about Nahant Half Marathon and 5K Results
Nagog Seasons Road Race 20K & 5K Recap
Recap by Mike Pelletier Sunday, September 6th saw twelve North Shore Striders travel to Acton for the Seasons 20K & 5K races. This was the 10th event in the NSS Grand Prix for 2015 and also the sixth race in the USATF/NE Grand Prix for 2015. Kate Gage was first North Shore Strider in the 20K. But the big story in this race was the NSS Veteran Women’s team of Linda … [Read more...] about Nagog Seasons Road Race 20K & 5K Recap
2015 Lynn Woods Relay
Recap by Mike Pelletier This year, a record 13 teams from the North Shore Striders were entered in the Lynn Woods Relay. In keeping with tradition, the most experienced NSS teams were the most successful. The NSS TRAIL SMASHERS, our team of Veteran Women finished 1st again and earned the coveted Lynn Woods hooded sweatshirt. Running as the NSS TRAIL SMASHERS were LINDA … [Read more...] about 2015 Lynn Woods Relay