The 2013 NSS Grand Prix series wrapped up this past Sunday with the 2nd Annual Festivus 5K. The weather was downright balmy for mid-December, and there was a great turnout of runners - many in their finest holiday costumes - for the race. At the warm and cozy after-party at Finz, many of the age group awards were handed out among our team. Dan Forster was the first Strider to … [Read more...] about Festivus 5K
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Mill Cities Relay
By Mike Pelletier Anne Pelletier and Vicky Yee (our city girls) did a superb job managing the Sunshine Start and the Exchange Zone at the Greater Lowell Technical School. They were ably assisted by Rosie Kyes, Mary Stevens, Tara Arnold, and Patti Silva. In addition, Rosie,Mary, Tara, and Patti each ran a leg of the relay. Linda Fitzpatrick of the Women Veteran’s team pulled … [Read more...] about Mill Cities Relay
Holiday Party This Saturday
The North Shore Striders Annual Holiday Party starts this Saturday night at 6PM. Please come celebrate with us! Dust off your favorite recipe for the potluck dinner, and bring along a wrapped gift ($20 value) to share in the Yankee Swap. Non-alcoholic soft drinks will be provided, but if you prefer a glass of wine with dinner, you're welcome to bring the beverage of your … [Read more...] about Holiday Party This Saturday
A December Trifecta
The North Shore Striders 2013 Grand Prix series wraps up in December with a grand finale of not one, not two, but three races within three weeks! The December races begin just three days after Thanksgiving (December 1st) with the Chanukah Run - a - Latke 5K race in Swampscott. Fueled by your favorite leftover Thanskgiving pie, you'll enjoy a scenic course, followed by a … [Read more...] about A December Trifecta
New Road Race Series in 2014
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