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March 19, 2008
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| RUN |
March 23, 2008 - City of Salem 5K Cross Country Run
The sixth annual 5K Cross Country Run benefits the Salem High School Witches cross country team, as well as the Salem Youth Basketball program.
Time: 9 AM
Where: Olde Salem Green, 75 Wilson St, Salem, MA
Cost: $12 pre-registration; $15 on race day
Check it out: www.salem.com
Additional info: dbollen@salem.com
March 30, 2008 - Luv2Run Boston 5K
Enjoy a good old-fashioned race on a scenic off-road course on the Charles River. Commit to their fall race in November and get a discount.
Where: Artesani Park 1234 Soldiers Field Road, Brighton , MA
Cost: $16 pre-registration; $20 on race day
Check it out: www.3craceproductions.com
Additional info: (603) 429-8879 or michael@3CRaceProductions.com
Thursdays - Olde Magoun's Saloon 5K
Come out for a fun run and stay for the food and refreshments at Olde Magoun's Saloon.
Time: 7:10 PM
Where: Olde Magoun's Saloon, 518 Medford Street, McGoun Square, Somerville, MA
Cost: $2
Check it out: www.baevents.com
Additional info: Somerville Striders Athletic Club at 617-625-2140 or BAEvents@aol.com |
| BIKE |
March 22, 2008 - Neponset River Greenway Spring Ride
Join fellow cyclists for a casual 17 mile ride touring the Neponset River greenway and its future sections.
Time: 10 AM
Where: Meet at the small parking lot by Paul’s Bridge, Neponset Valley Pkwy & Brush Hill Rd, Milton, MA
Cost: Free
Check it out: www.masspaths.org
Additional info: 617-542-7696 or info@bostonnatural.org
March 23, 2008 - Easter on The Charles
A great introduction to group rides, join Bike Rides for Ordinary People, a group that hosts community rides for casual riders, for a 20 mile scenic ride along the Charles River. The group waits up when people fall behind so that no one gets lost and its relaxed pace ensures lots of socializing while riding.
Time: 9:45am
Where: In front of the Starbucks in Arlington Heights (Next to Trader Joe's on Mass. Ave)
Cost: Free
Check it out: www.boston.bikeridesfop.org
Additional info: Bruce_Lederer@BikeRidesFOP.org
March 30, 2008 - Trek Demo Day at Landry's Bicycles
In the market for a new bike? Trek will have an extensive fleet of road and mountain bikes available for test rides. Participants must bring their own helmet, riding apparel, pedals, and shoes. Or come out in the morning for a 30 - 35 mile Demo Group Road Ride, using your own road bike, or make an advance reservation to ride a Trek demo road bike.
Time: 9:30 AM for demo ride or 12 - 4 PM for test rides.
Where: Landry's Bicycles, 790 Worcester Street (Rte 9 Eastbound), Natick, MA
Cost: Free
Check it out: www.landrys.com
Additional info: 508.655.1990 or natick@landrys.com
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| MULTISPORT |
April 20, 2008 - Wrentham Duathlon
A great event for beginners and non-swimming athletes - 3 Mile Run, 11 Mile Bike, 2 Mile Run.
Time: 8:30 AM
Where: Wrentham State School Fairgrounds, 498 Emerald St, Wrentham, MA
Cost: $45 individual, $70 relay team; add $10 for each non-USAT member. Race day registration add $5.
Check it out: www.firm-racing.com
Additional info: (508) 434-0123 or billf@firm-racing.com
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| HIKE |
March 22, 2008 - Hike Breakheart Reservation with Breakheart-Fells Hiking Club
Located 20 minutes from Boston, this 640 acre hardwood forest features jagged, rocky outcroppings, two fresh-water lakes, and scenic vistas of Boston, southern New Hampshire and central Massachusetts. Potluck lunch served after the hike.
Time: 1 PM
Where: Chris P. Dunne Visitor Center, Breakheart Reservation, 177 Forest Street, Saugus, MA
Cost: Free
Check it out: www.mass.gov/dcr
Additional info: 781-233-0834
March 29, 2008 - Bay Circuit Trail Series #3
For the 20 - 30 somethings and the young at heart, join the AMC Boston Young Members group for a 15 mile hike on the Bay Circuit Trail. Finish the day with dinner at a local restaurant following the hike. Specific details provided upon registration.
Where: Bay Circuit Trail
Cost: Free but membership to AMC is encouraged ($50 for individual or $75 for family; 20% discount for new members)
Check it out: www.amcboston.org
Additional info: David Loutzenheiser or Michele Bilodeau
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| SNOWSPORTS |
March 22, 2008 - Telemark Reggae Fest
New England Telemark's final event for the 07/08 season, it's a fun-filled day with free demos, special clinics for all levels, live reggae music and raffle.
Where: Bretton Woods Mountain Resort, Route 302, Bretton Woods, NH
Cost: $69
Check it out: www.netelemark.com
Additional info: (603) 356-8177 or info@netelemark.com
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| YOGA |
March 23, 2008 - Struggle Free Yoga Advanced Master Yoga Class
Take your take their practice to the next level by exploring advanced asana in a safe and productive way. Students will take a journey into the core and find the key to taking the struggle out of advanced poses. Students should have completed 30 classes and can do the Wheel pose and handstand against the wall.
Time: 12-2:30 PM
Where: Samadhi, 796 Beacon Street, Newton, MA
Cost: $35
Check it out: www.samadhiyogatribe.com
Additional info: 617.243.0034 or contact@samadhiyogatribe.com
March 29, 2008 - A Taste of Bootcamp
Get a taste of Baron Baptiste's infamous bootcamps in your own backyard. Appropriate for all levels, enjoy 3 hours of flow that will leave you energized and refreshed.
Time: 1 - 4 PM
Where: Baptiste Power Yoga Institute, Brookline Village Studio, 25 Harvard St., Brookline MA
Cost: $50
Check it out: www.baronbaptiste.com
Additional info: (617) 232-2114
March 29, 2008 - O2 Yoga's Spring Open House
Come check out O2 Yoga's newest studio in South Boston. Take a free class and get a discount when purchasing a class card on this day only.
Time: 9:30 AM for Power; 11 AM for Intermediate; 12:30 PM for Basics
Where: O2 Yoga, 121 E Berkeley St., 2d Floor, Boston, MA
Cost: Free
Check it out: www.o2yoga.com
Additional info: 617-532-0691
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| OTHER FUN STUFF |
March 20, 2008 - Spring Kick-Off Social
All are invited to a social gathering of the Appalachian Mountain Club's Young Members committee. Great opportunity to catch up with friends, meet new people, learn more about AMC Young Members and see what's in store for the spring/summer season.
Time: 7 PM
Where: The Kinsdale, 2 Center Plaza, Government Center, Boston, MA
Check it out: www.amcboston.org
Additional info: Gina Adam or Brad Swallom
April 21, 2008 - Volunteer at the Boston Marathon
Get a front row seat to one of the premier running events. Volunteer positions include hydration stations, chip recovery, clothing check and tons more.
Time: varies by position
Where: varies by position
Cost: your time and energy
Check it out: www.bostonmarathon.org
Additional info: Elisabeth Worthing at 617-236-1652 X 2630 |
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