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February 26, 2008
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| RUN |
March 2, 2008- 29th Annual Stu's 30K
Tune up for the Boston Marathon with this hilly course around Wachusett Resevoir.
Time: 11AM
Where: Clinton Middle School, Clinton, MA
Cost: $25
Check it out: www.cms.org
Additional info: Dave King at 978-840-8907 or dking@corrpackinc.com
March 2, 2008- 15th Annual Claddagh Pub 4M Classic Road Race
Have fun at the largest St. Patrick's race in the Merrimack Valley. Celebrate your finish with great food and a live band. Proceeds to benefit the Barry Kara foundation, serving underserved youth in the greater Lawrence area.
Time: 11AM
Where: Claddagh Pub, 399 Canal St, Lawrence, MA
Cost: $20 pre-registered, $25 race day registration
Check it out: www.goodtimesrun.com
Additional info: Jay Karamourtopoulos, (617) 429-3797 or jay@leemunder.com
March 16, 2008- Ras na hEireann USA 5K
Kick off St. Patrick's Day and take part in the most genuine Irish race on this side of the Atlantic. This event sells out every year, so sign up soon.
Time: 11AM
Where: Davis Square, Somerville, MA
Cost: $25
Check it out: www.baevents.net
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| BIKE |
March 15, 22, 29 & April 5, 2008 - Charge Pond Training Series
Dress warmly and get a jump on your road biking season. Sign up for one or all events. All levels welcome.
Time: 10 AM (Levels 4&5)or 11:15 AM (Levels Pro, 1,2,3)
Where: Myles Standish State Park, Plymouth, MA
Cost: $12 pre-registered or $17 on-site registration (per event)
Check it out: www.planetpeloton.com
Additional info: 508 746 9007 or bill@planetpeloton.com
Sundays, March 16, 2008 through September 21, 2008 - Wells Avenue Training Criterium
For over 25 years, the Boston Road Club has hosted this event. A great introduction for riders interested in road racing and experienced racers to hone their technique. Four different races depending on category including Juniors, Beginners, Women, and Categories 1-5.
Time: Start times vary by category.
Where: Wells Avenue, Newton, MA
Cost: $7 for members, $11 for non-members, $5 for juniors Join BRC and get a seasons pass for $75.
Check it out: www.bostonroadclub.com
Additional info: Club hotline - 781-644-6800
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| HIKE/SNOWSHOE |
March 2, 2008 - Snowshoe/Hike in Moore State Park
Explore the winter woods during this casual hike and finish up with a warming bowl of chestnut soup and cookies.
Time: 1 PM
Where: Moore State Park, Paxton, MA
Cost: Free
Check it out: www.wachusettgreenways.org
Additional Info: Denis Melican or Lois Breault at 508-752-1809
March 7-9, 2008 - Above Treeline Hiking Workshop
Learn how to use crampons and ice axe and winter hiking techniques on the slopes of Mt. Washington. Overnight stay in rustic cabin. Previous hiking experience required.
Where: call trip leader to confirm, will depend on conditions
Cost: $70 (Appalachian Mountain Club members) or $75 for non-members. Includes accomodations, dinners and breaksfasts.
Check it out: www.hbbostonamc.org
Additional Info: John Sanford at 978.365.9136 or jpsanford@comcast.net
March 8, 2008 - Beginner Snowshoe/Hike
Join the local Sierra Club chapter for a beginner snowshoe of either the Quabbin, the Mt Holyoke Range or Mt Toby, depending on conditions. Wear good boots; bring snowshoes, lunch and water. Lack of snow turns this outing into a hike.
Time: 10 AM
Where: call trip leader to confirm, will depend on conditions
Cost: Free but membership to Sierra Club is encouraged
Check it out: www.sierraclubmass.org
Additional Info: Elisa at 413-256-4247 or campbell@oit.umass.edu |
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March 2, 2008 - Beginner Swim Clinics for Triathletes
Swimming speed is probably 80% technique and 20% fitness. Review the swimming fundamentals and learn all about balance and body positioning. Includes 1 hour of class room instruction and 2 hours of in-pool practice. Participants will also receive a video of underwater drills and suggested training plan.
Time: 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Where: Bosse Sports, 141 Boston Post Road, Sudbury, MA
Cost: $75 or $55 for Team Envision or TriFury Athletes
Check it out: www.performancetrainingsystems.com
Additional info: Patrick McCrann at pjm@performancetrainingsystems.com
March 2, 2008 - Sunrise Winter Duathlon
Bring your cross country skis and running shoes to take part in the last race of the Winter Multisport Series. A great event for newbies and seasoned duathletes alike.
Time: 8 AM
Course: 4K Trail Run, 6K X-Country Ski, 4K Trail Run
Where: Weston Ski Track, 190 Park Rd, Weston, MA
Cost: $20 (Add $10 if you don't have a trail pass). Extra $5 for race day registration
Check it out: www.channelmultisport.com
Additional info: Tony@ChannelMultisport.com or Charlie@ChannelMultisport.com
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| SNOWSPORTS |
March 1, 2008 - Moving Mountains for Parkinson's
Ski or snowboard while raising money to support research, awareness and care for Parkinsonians and their caregivers. Raise money by collecting pledges for the vertical ski challenge or taking part in the silent auction. Can't make it up to Vermont this weekend? The event will also take place at Mt. Wachusetts on March 16.
Time: 9 AM
Where: Sugarbush Resort, German Flats Road, Warren, VT
Cost: $125 for guests or $75 for Sugarbush pass holders
Check it out: www.movingmountainsforparkinsons.org
Additional info: 802.496.7796 or lovinmrv@movingmountainsforparkinsons.org
March 6, 2008 - Annual Women’s Fest at Mount Wachusett
Come out for a day at the mountains just for women.
Skiers, boarders, and tele skiers are all invited. A fun packed day including continental breakfast, demos,
guided tours, skills clinic, luncheon, chair massage
and finish your day with chai tea and pastries.
Time: 9 AM to 4 PM (registration starts at 8:30 AM)
Where: Mount Wachusett, 499 Mountain Road, Princeton, MA
Cost: $35 does not include lift ticket. Bring a friend and you each save $50.
Check it out: www.wawa.wachusett.com
Additional info: Sandy Powers at Sandy@wachusett.com |
| PADDLE |
March 15, 2008 - Win a free rafting trip from Moxie Outdoor Adventures
Start dreaming of summer and enter Moxie's monthly draw (the 15th of every month) to win a free Whitewater Rafting Trip with Moxie Outdoor Adventures in Maine or Massachusetts.
Cost: Free
Check it out: www.www.moxierafting.com
Additional info: 1-800-866-6943 |
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February 29 - Free Yoga
Celebrate leap year and take a yoga class. lululemon athletica will pay for every class you take with a lululemon Ambassador in the Boston community.
Time: varies, see website for details
Where: various yoga studios around Boston
Cost: Free
Check it out: www.lululemon.com
May 16-19, 2008 - Yoga Journal Conference
Immerse yourself in yoga and explore various styles from Ashtanga to Iyengar, take workshops led by world renowned experts and hear inspiring keynote speakers including Donna Karan, Dr. Dean Ornish and Matthew Sanford, a yoga teacher, speaker, and author who is paralyzed. Register before March 20 and get early bird pricing
Where: Sheraton Hotel, Prudential Center, 39 Dalton Street, Boston, MA
Cost: $750 (early bird) for the full four days. Other options include day passes, or opportunities to take specific worshops - $195 and $425 (early bird).
Check it out: www.www.yjevents.com
Additional info: 800.561.9398
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| CLIMB
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Various dates until early April - Overnight trip to Mt Washington Weather Observatory
Climb Mt. Washington, the highest peak in the Northeast and spend the night on the summit at the Weather Observatory. Dinner and breakfast is included and visit with onsite staff to learn more about monitoring "the worst weather in the world.
Time: see website for details
Where: Mt. Washington, North Conway, NH
Cost: $450
Check it out: www.emsclimb.com
Additional info: 800-310-4504
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