Welcome to CSU!

The Cambridge Sports Union is one of the Boston area's premier running, skiing and orienteering athletic clubs boasting members from all corners of greater Boston, Massachusetts and beyond. CSU's running section hosts training runs throughout the year in Boston area locations including the Commonwealth Avenue stretch of the Boston Marathon course, Boston University's indoor track, Fresh Pond in Cambridge and the trails of Walden Pond and the historic Battle Road. CSU members participate in a variety of races including the New England Grand Prix series championships, Pub Series, Mt. Washington Road Race and the Boston Marathon among many offerings that make Boston a running Mecca(!?).

Come share in the combined 'centuries of running wisdom' Cambridge Sports Union members have to offer by joining us at a workout!

Latest News

Waffle Run RSVP

This Sunday’s CSU group run will be the Waltham Waffle Run hosted by Catherine Cagle & Theo Kindermans from Waltham.  You are welcome to come for the run or the post-run all you can eat waffle buffet & socializing – whatever your motivation you will have lots of fun!

The run loops through Waltham, Weston and Newton for a 10 mile.  Here is the basic loop and we will make modifications as needed due to the conditions.
http://www.mapmyrun.com/run/united-states/ma/waltham/132937486
Most of the run is along low volume roads and is paved; however, there is a 1-mile section along the Charles River that is unpaved.

The essential details are:
WHERE:  Waltham  (on the commuter rail & the 70 bus route)
WHEN: Sunday, March 14th, ready to run at 9am
WHAT: 10-mile group run with post run waffle buffet
RSVP: Catherine Cagle, cat@csurun.org for directions and to give us a head count for waffle prep

Please note, we have been ‘training all winter and honing our waffle making skills’ to be ready for this year’s Waltham Waffle run & buffet.   So just bring your running shoes & appetite and we will provide all the waffles, fruit toppings, maple syrup, and plenty of hot coffee/tea.

posted by cat in Uncategorized on March 11, 2010

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BU Indoor Track Workout 3/11

A steady in/out run for marathoners and some speedier reps for the 5-10K group.
	Marathon Workout In and out miles continuous run: Mile/800/Mile/800/Mile Mile at 10k pace, Recovery 800’s at marathon pace 5-10K 1200×2, 600×4, 400×2 5K race pace for the 1200’s, 3K pace for the rest Easy 200m jog recovery (2:00 - 3:00) 6:30 pm Warmup 7:00 pm Meet for drills 7:15 pm Start Intervals 7:50 pm Cooldown / stretching
-> Lookup your threshold/interval pace <-

posted by tmcnatt in Training on March 10, 2010

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Time to Renew Your Membership!

Believe it or not, it’s March, and spring is around the corner! If you haven’t already renewed your CSU membership for 2010, now is the time to do so.

To make it really easy for you (so you can get out and run!), this year for the first time you can do so on-line through a secure web site provided by SignMeUp, for just a small handling fee. Just go to
“Join CSU” under “Membership” and have a credit card handy. (If you prefer paying by check, you can do so by completing the renewal application under “Membership,” then following the mail-in instructions as indicated.)

Why CSU?
As part of the CSU running community, you already know that your $20 CSU membership is one of the best deals around. You’ll receive bi-monthly mailings of CSU News, the club’s newsletter and events calendar. You can also take advantage of group track workouts, weekend long runs, paid entry into USATF-NE Grand Prix races, and a lively social calendar. Don’t miss the chance to be part of such unforgettable events as the Annual Soup Run, Year-End Awards Celebration Dinner, the Lake Winnepesaukee Relay, and the Tour des Glaces. The Club participates in many races in and around the Boston area, and has regular workouts and group runs where members get together to train and enjoy each other’s company.

Be Heard/Seen on our Website!
After you renew your membership, we encourage you to sign up for member access to the CSU Running web site and discussion forums. The web site is a great way to keep track of upcoming club events and activities, purchase CSU gear, or just find a running partner for a weekend run. To sign up for member access, please send a request to:
CSU Webmaster: webadmin@csurun.org

In addition, the running section maintains a free Listserve for general
discussion of Club events. If you would like to have your email address added to the CSU Listserve, please visit:
http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/csu-l

….and follow the instructions.

As an all-volunteer Club, your membership dollars go directly to supporting Club activities. Thank you for helping to support CSU!

Gail Breslow
Chair, CSU Running Section

posted by gbreslow in Uncategorized on March 5, 2010

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Sunday Long @ Firehouse on Comm Ave

When: Sunday, March 7 9:00 AM Where: Commonwealth Ave across from firehouse, just East of the Commonwealth Ave Rte 16 intersection.
	What: This week’s Sunday group run will be a Comm Ave Run. We will meet on Comm Ave opposite the Newton Fire Station, parking on the access road that parallels Comm Ave. Look for a group of CSU runners wearing club gear and ready to take on the CommAve hills (or at least some of them). The distance is flexible depending on how long or how short you choice to run. No RSVP needed this week - just show up ready to run. Thanks, Catherine Cagle cat@csurunorg
Location of Fire Station: 1700 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA

posted by tmcnatt in Training on March 5, 2010

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Congratulations to Amherst 10M teams

Congrats to the hardy folks who raced 10 miles in Amherst on Sunday, February 28, 2010. Some nice performances were turned in, and the Men’s Senior’s team is continuing its winning ways.

Some team results (may not include all CSU runners):

Mens Open:
10. CAMBRIDGE SPORTS UNION = 5:13:14
Tom Dmukauskas - 1:01:05
Jon Waldron - 1:01:13
Kevin Delaney - 1:02:15
Jonathan Wyner - 1:03:54
Gordon McFarland - 1:04:47
Michael McHugh - 1:06:54
Michael Ssenyonjo - 1:11:20
Andrew Barron - 1:19:01

Womens Open:
6. CAMBRIDGE SPORTS UNION = 3:37:11
Suzy West - 1:08:55
Annalisa Pawlosky - 1:14:05
Lisa Doucett - 1:14:11
Delwyn Williamson - 1:21:47
Diane McLaughlin - 1:27:42
Catherine Farrell - 1:31:13

Mens Masters:
9. CAMBRIDGE SPORTS UNION = 5:19:03
Jon Waldron - 1:01:13
Kevin Delaney - 1:02:15
Jonathan Wyner - 1:03:54
Gordon McFarland - 1:04:47
Michael McHugh - 1:06:54
Michael Ssenyonjo - 1:11:20
Stephen Peckiconis - 1:12:29

Womens Masters:
4. CAMBRIDGE SPORTS UNION = 3:44:53
Suzy West - 1:08:55
Lisa Doucett - 1:14:11
Delwyn Williamson - 1:21:47
Diane McLaughlin - 1:27:42
Catherine Farrell - 1:31:13

Mens Veterans:
5. CAMBRIDGE SPORTS UNION = 3:12:54
Jon Waldron - 1:01:13
Gordon McFarland - 1:04:47
Michael McHugh - 1:06:54
Michael Ssenyonjo - 1:11:20
Stephen Peckiconis - 1:12:29
Jim Terry - 1:13:22
Sumner Brown - 1:14:09
Anthony Schreiner - 1:15:05

Womens Veterans:
3. CAMBRIDGE SPORTS UNION = 4:13:06
Lisa Doucett - 1:14:11
Diane McLaughlin - 1:27:42
Catherine Farrell - 1:31:13

Mens Seniors:
1. CAMBRIDGE SPORTS UNION = 3:33:15
Gordon McFarland - 1:04:47
Sumner Brown - 1:14:09
Marshall Randolph - 1:14:19
Charles Hubbard - 1:24:25
John Sharp - 1:32:01
Mark Stern - 1:33:50
Isaiah Shalom - 1:59:21

Notable Age Group Individual results (# finish within age group):
* Under USATF Age-Group guideline
4 225 1:08:55* Suzy West 46 F 737
6 106 1:01:13* Jon Waldron 52 M 327
3 316 1:14:11* Lisa Doucett 54 F 314
2 162 1:04:47* Gordon McFarland 61 M 317
1 526 1:27:42* Diane McLaughlin 61 F 319
3 569 1:31:13* Catherine Farrell 65 F 315

Complete Results

posted by PatRobinson in Race Reports on March 5, 2010

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