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April 1, 2008
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Run
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Paddle
Yoga
Other Fun Stuff
Sponsored in part by Graceful Edge |
| RUN |
April 6, 2008 - Marathon Sports City Run 5-Miler and 3-Mile Walk
Enjoy the a flat tree-lined course that runs along the perimeter of the Fresh Pond Reservoir. Proceeds to benefit the Friends of Cambridge Athletics & The Andrea Harvey Memorial Fund.
Time: 10:30 AM
Where: Fresh Pond Golf Course Clubhouse, 691 Huron Avenue, Cambridge, MA
Cost: $20 on or before April 1; $25 after April 1
Check it out: www.marathonsports.com
Additional info: (617)354-4161 or colin@marathonsports.com
April 12, 2008 - XTERRA Merrimack River 10 Mile Trail Run
A great intro to trail races, enjoy a scenic out-and-back course along the Merrimack River, that's relatively flat with good footing but with a few steep hills, brook crossings and other obstacles thrown in for good measure.
Time: 9:00 AM
Where: Back parking lot trailhead at the Wyndham Hotel, 123 Old River Rd, Andover, MA
Check it out: www.runwmac.com
Additional info: Stephen Peterson at (508) 628-8943 or stephen.peterson@ca.com
April 13, 2008 - 15th Annual Angino Memorial Road Race and Family Field Day
Hosted by the West Suburban YMCA, a fun-filled day for the whole family including a 3 mile run, an appearance by the Big Apple Circus Circus to Go! Clowns and a great after-party. There's also free babysitting while you race.
Time: 10:00 AM: Family events start; 12 PM: 3 mile run
Where: West Suburban YMCA 276 Church Street Newton, MA
Cost: $5.00 per child; $18 per individual (registered by April 10); $20 (after April 10); $60 per team of four
Check it out: www.westsuburbanymca.org
Additional info: Jane Carroll at 617-244-6050 ext 3007 or janec@westsuburbanymca.org |
| BIKE |
April 6, 2008 - Trail Maintenance Day at Middlesex Fells
Mountain biking season is approaching fast and NEMBA can use your help to clean up the trails after the winter and prep them for opening day on April 15th.
Time: 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Where: Meet in parking lot at Sheepfold, Rte 28, Medford, MA
Cost: Free plus lunch will be provided.
Check it out: www.gbnemba.org
Additional info: Tim Post - 617.515.4812
May 3, 2008 - Bike MS: Ride The Vineyard 2008
The Central New England Chapter of the National MS Society kicks off the cycling season with Ride the Vineyard. With the quaint charm and beautiful ocean views of Martha’s Vineyard, cyclists can choose from 25K, 50K or 100K routes.
Time: 9 AM (100 KM); 10 AM (50 KM); 12 PM (25 KM)
Where: Martha's Vineyard High School, Edgartown-Vineyard Haven Rd., Oak Bluffs
Cost: $35 plus minimum fundraising goal of $250
Check it out: http://bikemam.nationalmssociety.org
Additional info: Liz Strawn at 1-800-493-9255 or bikems@mam.nmss.org |
| MULTISPORT |
April 27, 2008 - Rockbuster Offroad Duathlon
A great event for new triathletes and experienced athletes emerging from hibernation, this course features two 1.8 mile cross-country runs split by a 5.5 mile mountain bike on beginner-friendly single track trails.
Time: 9:00 AM
Where: Ashland State Park, 150 Union St (Route 135), Ashland, MA
Cost: $45 for individual; $70 for team. Add $10 for non-USAT athletes.
Check it out: http://firm-racing.com
Additional info: (508) 434-0123 or billf@firm-racing.com |
| HIKE |
April 22, 29, and May 6, 13, 20 - Beginner Hiking/Backpacking Program
Ever wanted to try hiking or backpacking and didn't know where to get started? Are you rusty and want to brush up on your knowledge and skills? If so, then you may want to consider AMC Boston's Hiking/Backpacking Committee's Annual 3-Season Hiking Program. The program will include a series of lectures, demonstrations and guided hikes designed to increase and facilitate the safe enjoyment of the outdoors.
During the program participants are also given a choice of day hikes, weekend trips, backpacks to practice new skills
Time: 6:30 - 9:00 PM
Where: Cabot Auditorium, AMC headquarters, 4 Joy Street, Boston, MA
Cost: $60 for AMC members/$65 non-members if pre-registered; $65 members/$70 non-members for onsite registration.
Check it out: www.hbbostonamc.org
Additional info: George Marlette at 508-789-9855 or springhiking@hbbostonamc.org |
| PADDLE |
April 20, 2008 - Introduction to Rolling
Master the roll in a safe environment (i.e indoor pool) with experienced instructors who will lead you through a series of steps designed to build confidence and make rolling as easy as possible. Working on the roll will also improve your bracing skills and allow you to have more fun on the water. Classes are designed for paddlers who have never attempted rolling and for those who have done some work with the roll and are still not there.
Time: 3:45 - 6:45
Where: Pool at Regis College, 235 Wellesley Street, Weston, MA
Cost: $99
Check it out: www.paddleboston.com
Additional info: (617) 965-5110 |
| YOGA |
April 5, 2008 - Hip Opening Master Class
Blame winter, blame the cold, but 'tis the season for contracting all our body parts, shoulders, face, and HIPS! Relieve tension, improve flexibility and balance at this hip opening class hosted by North End Yoga, one of Boston's newest yoga studios.
Time: 2:30 - 4 PM
Where: North End Yoga, 256 Hanover St., 3rd Floor, Boston, MA
Cost: $25
Check it Out: http://northendyoga.com
Additional info: (617) 227 YOGA or noendyoga@yahoo.com
April 12, 2008 - Fundamentals One Workshop
This workshop is designed to to teach students all of the basic "building block" skills necessary to develop a safe and skillful sadhana or "practice." Topics covered in "Fundamentals One" include: the Mechanics & Anatomy of Breathing, the "Full Yogic Breath", "Ujjayi Breathing", and the art of "vinyasa" - combining breath & movement.
Time: 12:30 - 3:30 PM
Where: Sadhana Yoga Studio, 15 Worcester Street, Boston, MA
Cost: $50
Check it out: www.sadhanastudios.com
Additional info: 617.536.YOGA or info@sadhanastudios.com
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| OTHER FUN STUFF |
April 12, 2008 - Lovells Island Boat Trip
Explore Lovells Island, featuring sixty two acres filled with hiking trails, woods, meadows,dunes and a rocky cobble beach with great views of the outer harbor islands. There will be guided walks of the island or you may explore on your own. Pack a lunch as food is not available on board. Space is limited so advance registration is recommended.
Time: 11:00AM - 4:00PM
Where: Meet at Rowes Wharf Water Transport
Cost: Adult: $25, Senior/Student: $22, Child: $17 (discounts available for members of Friends of Boston Harbor Islands)
Check it out: www.bostonislands.com
Additional info: 781-740-4290 or fbhi@earthlink.net
April 13, 2008 - Kite Festival
Fun for the whole family, come out for a day of kite flying, kite making for kids and kite surfing.
Time: 9 AM - 4 PM
Where: 410 Revere Beach Boulevard, Revere, MA
Cost: Free
Check it out: www.aka.kite.org
Additional info: Lilly Guido at (617) 763-8626 or Lilly2561@comcast.net
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May 10, 2008 - High Trek Adventure Boston
Ever wonder what it feels like to be on the Amazing Race, but can’t quit your day job? Then grab a friend, a map of downtown, your sneakers, and prepare for an exhilarating race around the city when High Trek Adventure comes to town.
High Trek Adventure is a unique urban adventure game where brains beat brawn! Teams of 2 solve clever clues and face fun challenges all while navigating the urban landscape via foot or on public transportation! It's a scavenger hunt, with all the thrills of The Amazing Race, mixed in with Trivial Pursuit, throw in a mini road race and add a dash of cat-and-mouse. And voila! You've got High Trek Adventure!
Time: Noon
Cost: $40
Check it out: www.hightrekadventure.com
Additional info: 480.326.4893 or info@hightrekadventure.com |
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