Striders look back at 2020 accomplishments
The Boston Crew at the finish practicing social distancing. Shown are Martin Rodriguez, Leah-Kate Lounsbury, Dylan Smiley, Andy Gorlich, Natalie Marie, Michael Marciano, Bobby Hutton, Marybeth Evans and Shelly Murray. SUBMITTED PHOTO
Tim Bamforth December 24, 2020
This week, as school wraps up and the holiday vacation begins, presents are under the tree, stockings are hung, but things are sure different from the norm. Very few races were held this fall and almost none this past summer. The Seashore Striders were fortunate enough to host the Seashore Classic half marathon/5K and the Great Pumpkin 5K in October, the Pumpkin Pie 5K in November and the Run with Santa 5K in December. The Striders raised money for a local family that lost their home to a fire, and collected canned goods for a local food drive. One of my favorite holiday traditions is to team up with Apple Electric’s Steve and Lisa Prestipino and Toys for Tots, whic