Runners & Walkers

Campus Recreation offers a variety of programs and classes for runners and walkers. Maps of local Jogging & Walking Routes and much more. For more information contact us at: fitness.center@bc.edu

fall into running season

Make the most out of the runner's favorite season

ADD A DAY OF RUNNING - To your current schedule as long as you still have two off days. An off day can be a non impact day on the bike, elliptical or in the pool. There should be at least one full day off from exercise.

ADD 5 MINUTES TO YOUR RUNS - This will burn more fat and increase endurance preparing you for longer runs.

ADD A RACE INTO YOUR ROUTINE - Either bi-weekly or on a monthly basis, races can increase fitness, boost metabolism and decrease your running time.

stay flexible

Perform the following stretch to keep range of motion in the hips

The Spiderman stretch - can be performed stationary by alternating legs. Or you can be progressive and lunge forward with alternating legs keeping your hands in contact with the floor.

pre - marathon training

Right around this time of year people start thinking about training for the grand daddy of them all, the Boston Marathon. Beginner runners should heed warnings of not increasing mileage too fast this time of year. For a beginner, someone who has never run a marathon, you shouldn't go over an eight mile long run prior to January 1st. Too many students have injured themsleves before even getting to the starting line. There is plenty of time for long runs, don't start now.

Non impact aerobics and recreation - Are highly recommended as a supplement to an individual's training program. Try a water aerobics class or aqua jogging in our swimming pool.

Local road races and walks of the month

B.A.A Half Marathon - Sunday October 11th, 2009 .

Boston, MA 8:00AM Roberto Clemente Field, Park Drive
Contact: Boston Athletic Association, 40 Trinity Place, 4th Floor, Boston, MA, USA, 02116. 1-617-236-1652 info@baa.org

33rd Annual Tufts health Plan 10k for Women - Monday October 12th, 2009

Boston, MA NOON Boston Commom, Boston Common (USA Womens National 10K Championship, all welcome)
Contact: Tufts Health Plan, USA, 30127. 1-888-767-7723

27th Annual Boston Fire Fighers Memorial Road Race - Saturday October 18, 2009.

Dorchester, MA 10:00AM Florian Hall, 55 Hallet Street (USATF course certified, Flat & Fast, Ocean view. Post race prizes & Refresments)
Contact: Gerald Powers Jr (Boston Fire Department), Florian Hall, 55 Hallet Street, Dorchester, MA, USA, 02124. 1-617-413-3738 roadrace@local718.org

jogging & Walking routes
Need new ideas for your jogging routes? Try one of ours. View map below by clicking route below or download the entire brochure.

ROUTES:
• Student's Trail 1.95 miles »
• Leo's Loop 2.3 miles »
• Pag's Pace 3.08 miles »
• Sara's Stretch 3.58 miles »
• Gene's Jaunt 4.14 miles »
• Plex Path 4.3 miles »
• Eddie's Run 5.83 miles »
• John Mahoney's Journey 7.06 miles »
• Laurie's Challenge 8.75 miles »
• The Kane Route 11.37 miles »
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