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

Track Tuesday 5/14

Both strength and speed on tap for the track
6:15 pm Warm-up
6:35 pm Meet for drills
6:45 pm Strides / Intervals
7:20 pm Cool down / stretching
5-10K Longer Workout
800, (1000, 200) x 4
800, 1000 @ 5K pace, 200 2min rest

5-10K Less Long Workout
800, (1000, 200) x 3
800, 1000 @ 5K pace, 200 2min rest

posted by tdmukaus in Training on May 13, 2013

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2013 New England Relay Handbook

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posted by tdmukaus in Events on May 13, 2013

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Track Tuesday 5/7

Today looks like another great night for speed on the track outdoors at Harvard!

800 x 7

Alternate 2-3 sec <5K, 2-3 sec >5K pace

2min rest

5-10K Less Long Workout

800 x 5

Alternate 2-3 sec <5K, 2-3 sec >5K pace

2min rest

posted by kcabot in Training on May 7, 2013

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Track Tuesday 4/30

Hey folks!  We might actually have some pleasant weather on the track outdoors today. The plan this week is to begin re-claiming some speed for the legs, while adding a 5K test in the middle.

Schedule: 6:15 pm Warm-up; 6:35 pm Meet for drills; 6:45 pm Start Intervals; 7:20 pm Cool down / stretching

5-10K Longer Workout

800, 400×4, 1600, 400×4

800,1600 @ 5-8K, 400 @ 3K pace

2min rest, 3-4min after the 1600

5-10K Less Long Workout

800, 400×4, 1200, 400×2

800,1200 @ 5-8K, 400 @ 3K pace

2min rest, 3-4min after the 1600

posted by kcabot in Training on April 30, 2013

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Boston Marathon Carbo-Load Party

CSU is holding its annual Boston Marathon carbo-load party this Saturday, April 13th, at 7:00pm at the home of Gail Breslow in Watertown.

Come express your support for the runners among us, and enjoy a fun evening with friends. Everyone is welcome, even if you aren’t running the marathon!

Please RSVP to Gail by WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, if you plan to attend (see the listserv email), and let her know what food/drink/dessert that you’ll bring to share. Also, it is bring your own beer/drink (BYOB).

In addition, anyone who ordered one of CSU’s “new” singlets, you can pick it up at the party–just let Patrick Bugbee know that you’ll be there so he can bring the singlet. And various CSUers will be available to model the latest attire in case you are still on the fence about whether you want to order one of the new singlets for yourself.

And, as an added bonus this year — we will have our classic CSU short sleeve shirts available for purchase at the party at the special marathon sale price of $10. These shirts are the perfect gear choice for supporters to wear on Marathon Monday to be easily seen by CSU runners. The CSU cotton T-shirt is an ideal post marathon wardrobe choice for comfort and bragging rights. Don’t miss out as the price goes back up after the party. In addition, to the CSU T-shifts for purchase, we will also have some quality but discontinued CSU gear to giveaway on a first come-come-first-serve basis. Sizes are limited but if you see something you like, the price is right.

posted by kcabot in Events on April 8, 2013

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