Dreamfar 2024 Events

Dates & Times: 
Sat Jan 27th, 2024, 9am–5pm
Sun Jan 28th, 2024, 10am–4pm

Location: Boston Hynes Convention Ctr, Hynes Auditorium & Hall C

Click Here for Run Show Registration   Enter Code CHIRUNNING for FREE tickets

Visit Coach Jean at ChiRunning Booth G20 and register for a clinic with the founder of ChiRunning, Danny Dreyer! Click Here for ChiRun Clinic Registration

There will also be lots of race organizers, running brands, and amazing speakers. Visit our friends MaxPerformance, Outsider Endurance, Trail Animals Running Club (TARC) and more!!

Date: Saturday, March 9th
Time: 12:00pm - 2:30p
Location: Tackle Box Brewing Company, 416 Boston Post Rd E
Marlborough, MA 01752
Please RSVP to Coach Jean at jeangilliswellness@gmail.com
Light sandwiches, snacks and desserts will be provided. Drinks available for purchase.

This will be an informal gathering, giving us a chance to connect, chat about triathlon, have some snacks, play some games, and have a great time! As you may have guessed, Tackle Box has a large selection of craft brewed beers and hard seltzers, but they also have lots of games! Come test your skills against other triathletes in a game of pool, foosball, darts, ping pong, corn hole and more. Come mingle and have a fun and memorable time getting to know what Dreamfar is all about.

Date: Saturday, March 16th
Start Time: 9:00am
Location: Park at the West Concord Train Depot, 20 Commonwealth Ave, Concord, MA 01742
We'll be biking the Bruce Freeman Trail, Concord, MA. 
Breakfast Time: Estimated 10:45am
Breakfast Location: Club Car Cafe, West Concord train station, 20 Commonwealth Ave, Concord, MA 01742

Workout: Bike Safety Check, Dynamic warmup, Out and back 60 minute ride, no-drop ride on the trail. Shorter ride option is available. **If it's too cold to bike, it'll change to a run/strength workout.

Gear to Bring: Starting temperature predicted to be 32. Bike, Bike Shoes, Helmet, Sunglasses, Gloves, Tight Base Layer, Thin Warmth Layer (like smart wool or fleece), Outer Wind-breaking jacket layer, Face Buff. Water bottle.  

Goal Setting at Breakfast: As we enjoy our post workout breakfast, we'll each have an opportunity to talk about our goals for the season. These goals can be anything that's important for you, for example, growing confident in the swim, completing a specific race, nailing your nutrition, attending more group workouts etc. Please reflect on your goals in advance, and come prepared to share. There's no pressure, this is a safe, and supportive environment for sharing. If we are aware of each others goals, we can support and encourage each other even better!

Date: Saturday, March 30th 
Start Time: 8:30am
Roughly 10:15am Group Breakfast at Kickstand Cafe, 594 Mass Ave, Arlington

Please RSVP Email Coach Jean. Text me if you have any issues 857-523-8066. 

There is no bathroom at the bike path, so stop somewhere before you get there. There are bathrooms on the bike path (I think in Lexington) and at the Kickstand Cafe, following the workout. 

Location: Meet at the Entrance to the Minuteman Bike Path, Corner of Massachusetts Ave & Mystic St., Arlington, MA. Some metered parking behind 645 Mass. Ave. 

Workout Details: 
Bike Workout: Warmup, bike handling skills in the parking lot, followed by and out and back ride on the bike path. 
Run Workout: Optional 10-20 minute out and back run on the bike path. 

Gear Needed: Running Sneakers, Bike, Helmet, Sun Glasses, Bike Shoes (optional), Gloves (optional), Water Bottle, a base layer top with a wind blocking jacket are recommended, maybe a face buff in case it's windy. Check your tire pressure the night before to make sure it's the appropriate PSI. 

Date: Saturday, May 4th 

Early Training Time: 6:30am Early Ride Option 17.5 Mile Bike Route (start riding 6:30am, avg 15mph+)
Park on dirt road at the end of Legacy Farms Rd a few minutes down the street from park entrance

Main Training Time: 8:00am (Park Opens at 8a)

Bathrooms may not be open until Memorial Day, so stop somewhere before you get there.

Location: Hopkinton State Park 164 Cedar St, Hopkinton, MA 01748, Daily Parking Fee of $8, or Purchase $60 Season Pass (valid for all State Parks, including Walden Pond) Here. Meet at the upper beach parking (where transition is for the Season Opener), first right into the park, pass by the boat rentals, and boat ramp.

Bike Workout Details: Cycling hills clinic inside the park, followed by 1 - 2 loops of the 10 Mile Season Opener bike course. See the Bike Route Here. 

Run Workout Details: All or part of the 3 mile run.

Swim Workout Details: Following the workout, we may have the opportunity to get in the water and swim a few yards. I'm not sure if the park will allow us to swim or not, but if you're interested, bring your swim stuff (goggles, wetsuit, swim cap, thermal booties/cap (optional if you get cold easily), towel, swim buoy). 

Gear Needed: Running Sneakers, Bike, Helmet, Sun Glasses, Bike Shoes (optional), Gloves (optional), Water Bottle, a base layer top with a wind blocking jacket are recommended, maybe a face buff in case it's windy. Check your tire pressure the night before to make sure it's the appropriate PSI. 

Potluck Breakfast: There's not really a convenient breakfast place to the park, so anyone who's interested in having a potluck breakfast post workout, can bring something to share. (coffee, bagel, fruit, etc).  I'll bring boiled eggs. 

Date: Saturday, May 11th

Training Time: 7:30am
Location: Walden Pond, 915 Walden St., Concord, MA 01742, Parking fee $8 daily, or Season Pass for $60 - Buy Pass
Team Leader: Coach Jean

Workout Details: 
Bike - We'll be riding the beautiful, but hilly, country roads of Concord. Here are the route options:
15.46 Country Store Loop 
18.8 Mile Route Country Store Loop with Strawberry Hill  
25 Mile Route Country Store Loop with Strawberry Hill & Extension towards Rt 4

We'll most likely narrow it down to two route options based on who attends training, and the distance they'd like to do. Click the links to familiarize yourself with the route, and load it to your phone app, or bike computer. We lead no drop rides, but it's good to be empowered, and know where you're going. 

Gear Needed: Bike, helmet, gloves, sunglasses, water bottle, bike shoes (if applicable), tire repair kit on bike, ID and emergency cash. Check Tire Pressure Friday night. 

Run - Two mile trail loop around Walden Pond. Gear Needed: Sneakers, optional water, snacks, hat/visor. 

Swim Workout Details: The "workout" will be acclimating to the water, getting comfortable with the temperature and being in the wetsuits again. Based on comfort level in the water, you'll have the option to swim a few 100 yards. Due to water/air temperatures, we'll be doing this after the bike/run workouts. Wetsuits are encouraged, if you have one, if you don't, you can still enter the water. To warm up post swim, bring a complete change of clothes, also a warm beverage would be good too. Gear: Wetsuit, goggles, brightly colored swim cap, thermal booties/cap (optional if you get cold easily), towel, swim buoy), body glide. 

Potluck Breakfast: The potluck at Hopkinton worked out well. So let's do it again! Anyone who's interested in having a potluck breakfast post workout, can bring something to share. (coffee, bagel, fruit, etc).  I'll bring boiled eggs, plates, napkins and plastic cutlery. Jackie is bringing watermelon. You can let me know when you RSVP what you'd like to bring. 

Date: Sat, Nov 2nd
Time: 8:45 am meet to hike, then visit food truck festival at 11am.   

Location: Wachusett Mountain Ski Area, 499 Mountain Rd, Princeton MA 01541

Hike Details: Balance Rock and Old Indian Trail to the Summit, 3.1 miles, moderate difficulty, website estimates 1h 54 min to complete. Map and details here. 

Food Truck Festival: $5 Adult entry fee (doesn't include food) 11:00am-5:00pm Details and tickets here

PLEASE RSVP IF YOU PLAN ON ATTENDING TO COACH JEAN

Gear Needed for Hike: A base layer top, wind blocking jacket, sturdy hiking shoes/boots or sneakers, hat/gloves depending on temperatures, sunglasses optional and water.