JULY 2025 Events
Weekday Morning Group Swims
Days: Wednesdays, Starting July 2nd
Time: 5:30am (Meet in the parking lot, outside the visitors center)
Location: Walden Pond (Park Near the Visitors Center) 915 Walden St., Concord, MA 01742
Team Leader: Howard Loree.
Swim workout: Up to 1800 yards, all levels welcome.
Gear: wetsuit (optional), goggles, personal swim buoy, towel
Appleman Triathlon Preview
Date: Saturday, July 5th
Time: 7:30am
Location: Lake Dr., Littleton, MA. Go to the end of Lake Dr. and park near the intersection with Lake Shore Dr. Meet at Long Lake beach to start our swim workout. You cannot park at Long Beach because you'll be ticketed or towed. Google Map Pin.
Team Leader: Howard Loree.
Workout Swim: Loop in Long La
Date: Saturday, July 5th
Time: 7:30am
Location: Lake Dr., Littleton, MA. Go to the end of Lake Dr. and park near the intersection with Lake Shore Dr. Meet at Long Lake beach to start our swim workout. You cannot park at Long Beach because you'll be ticketed or towed. Google Map Pin.
Team Leader: Howard Loree.
Workout Swim: Loop in Long Lake
Workout Bike: 10 Mile Appleman bike route These are no drop rides, but please familiarize yourself with the routes.
Workout Run: 3 mile Appleman run course
Appleman Triathlon & Potluck at Howard's
Date: Sunday, July 20th
Time: 7am
Location: Littleton, MA
We'd like to make this race a relay extravaganza! Let's get as many relay teams going as we can! This is all in good fun, no pressure, just come have a blast! We'll refuel at Howard's after the race.
Potluck Social: Post race, Howard and his wife Anne, have invited us for a potluck
Date: Sunday, July 20th
Time: 7am
Location: Littleton, MA
We'd like to make this race a relay extravaganza! Let's get as many relay teams going as we can! This is all in good fun, no pressure, just come have a blast! We'll refuel at Howard's after the race.
Potluck Social: Post race, Howard and his wife Anne, have invited us for a potluck brunch at their house. Please RSVP directly to Howard if you plan to attend, and what you'd like to bring. You're welcome to attend brunch, even if you opt not to race.
Walden Pond - Swim, Bike, Run
Date: Saturday, July 26th
Time: 7:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Location: Concord, MA
Team Leader: Coach Jean
Workout Swim: Acclimate to water. Up to 1500 yard swim.
Workout Bike: Bike route options (routes will likely be narrowed down to two options based on attendees)
15.46 mile Country Store Loop
18.18 Strawberry Hill & Country Store Loop
25 mile Cre
Date: Saturday, July 26th
Time: 7:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Location: Concord, MA
Team Leader: Coach Jean
Workout Swim: Acclimate to water. Up to 1500 yard swim.
Workout Bike: Bike route options (routes will likely be narrowed down to two options based on attendees)
15.46 mile Country Store Loop
18.18 Strawberry Hill & Country Store Loop
25 mile Creamery Loop
These are no drop rides, but please familiarize yourself with the routes.
Workout Run: 10-20 minute trail run
Breakfast: Twisted Tree Cafe
January 2025 Events
Volunteer Framingham Food Pantry
Date: Saturday, Jan 4th
Time: 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM at
Location: Framingham Food Pantry (FFP), 214 Concord St., Framingham
Lunch TBD based on interest of the volunteers at nearby Brazilian restaurant (Terra Brasilis)
Please RSVP to Howard Loree (617-780-6334, howard.loree@alum.mit.edu) for further information and to sign up.
We have been inv
Date: Saturday, Jan 4th
Time: 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM at
Location: Framingham Food Pantry (FFP), 214 Concord St., Framingham
Lunch TBD based on interest of the volunteers at nearby Brazilian restaurant (Terra Brasilis)
Please RSVP to Howard Loree (617-780-6334, howard.loree@alum.mit.edu) for further information and to sign up.
We have been invited to serve at the FFP. The pantry serves about 225 families each month and is staffed entirely by volunteers. Workers can serve up front, interacting with clients as they “shop” for food. Those who speak Spanish, Portuguese, or Russian will find those skills especially helpful. Those who like to schlepp can serve in the stockroom, sorting donations and bringing up bulk food items for distribution. We will go out for lunch to a nearby Brazilian restaurant (Terra Brasilis) afterward. Children are welcome to come with their parents and high school students can get credit for community service hours.
February 2025 Events
Potluck Brunch at Andrea's
Date: Sat, Feb 8th
Time: 11am
Location: Andrea's House, Lexington
Please RSVP to Coach Jean if you plan on attending, and include what you'd like to bring.
Take some time to reflect on your goals/intentions for the season in advance. No pressure to share, but in sharing, we can all support, encourage and celebrate each other.
Harvard Winterfest & 5k
Date: Saturday, Feb 22nd
Time: 11:15 am 5k Race; 11:00-4:00 pm Winterfest
Location: Fruitlands Museum, 102 Prospect Hill Rd Harvard MA
Team Leader: Coach Jean
Details, Tickets & Registration for 5k Here
Roster:
The day will kick off with a frosty 5K road race. Come to the heated tent and warm up with hot cocoa and a cider donut, then h
Date: Saturday, Feb 22nd
Time: 11:15 am 5k Race; 11:00-4:00 pm Winterfest
Location: Fruitlands Museum, 102 Prospect Hill Rd Harvard MA
Team Leader: Coach Jean
Details, Tickets & Registration for 5k Here
Roster:
The day will kick off with a frosty 5K road race. Come to the heated tent and warm up with hot cocoa and a cider donut, then head off to shoot the apple cannons, visit our vendors, play kid’s games, toss a skillet, and enter the paper snowflake contest, judge the knitted /crochet hat, ice sun catcher and winter photography entrants. Sign up for the human dog sled pull and then warm up by the fire pits. Taste and vote for your favorite entries in the People’s Choice chili and the mac and cheese contests! End the day by Wassailing the Orchard, led by our singing, costumed troupe.
March 2025 Events
Boston Run Show/Outdoor Expo
Date: Sat, March 1
Workout Time: 8:15am - dynamic warmup, 30 minute out and back run or walk, stretch
Workout Location: Meet at Boston Convention Center Lobby, Main Entrance on Summer Street
Expo Time: Saturday 10am – 5pm
Location: Boston Run Show, Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, South Boston
Use code CHIRUNNING for a FREE ticket t
Date: Sat, March 1
Workout Time: 8:15am - dynamic warmup, 30 minute out and back run or walk, stretch
Workout Location: Meet at Boston Convention Center Lobby, Main Entrance on Summer Street
Expo Time: Saturday 10am – 5pm
Location: Boston Run Show, Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, South Boston
Use code CHIRUNNING for a FREE ticket to the ultimate running and outdoor event.
Get Tickets Here
Please RSVP to Coach Jean if you plan on attending
We'll have a group run before the expo opens, then everyone can grab breakfast, visit the vendor booths or attend presentations with speakers like Des Linden & Conrad Anker. The group run will be open to the public and will be lead by Coach Jean as well as other ChiWalking/ChiRunning instructors.
-Shop 200+ brands like Saucony, Puma, Garmin & more
-Be inspired by top speakers
-Try exciting activities like climbing walls & survival workshops
Tackle Box Brewing - Meet & Greet
Date: Sat, March 8th
Time: 12:30pm - 2:30p
Location: Tackle Box Brewing Company, 416 Boston Post Rd E
Marlborough, MA 01752
Please RSVP to Coach Jean at jeangilliswellness@gmail.com
Attendees: Coach Jean
This will be an informal gathering, giving us a chance to connect, chat about triathlon, have some snacks, play some games, and have a g
Date: Sat, March 8th
Time: 12:30pm - 2:30p
Location: Tackle Box Brewing Company, 416 Boston Post Rd E
Marlborough, MA 01752
Please RSVP to Coach Jean at jeangilliswellness@gmail.com
Attendees: Coach Jean
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.
Clinic with Roy Cervantes of Grace Bicycle
Date: Sat, Mar 15th
Time: Clinic 9am-10:15am (ish); Workout 10:15am - 11:30am
Location: Grace Bicycles, 1574A Washington St, Holliston, MA 01746
Check out Grace Bicycles website
Please RSVP to Coach Jean at jeangilliswellness@gmail.com
Workout: TBD
Attendees: Coach Jean
Being faster on the bike can come down to a number of different fact
Date: Sat, Mar 15th
Time: Clinic 9am-10:15am (ish); Workout 10:15am - 11:30am
Location: Grace Bicycles, 1574A Washington St, Holliston, MA 01746
Check out Grace Bicycles website
Please RSVP to Coach Jean at jeangilliswellness@gmail.com
Workout: TBD
Attendees: Coach Jean
Being faster on the bike can come down to a number of different factors, including following a good training plan and having a proper nutrition strategy. As for the bike itself, there are a number of things you can do to go faster with less effort. But which changes can make the most meaningful difference and be cost-effective? From an aero position to good race tires and ceramic bearings, we will have a discussion on how making specific changes to your bike can affect your performance and which changes you may want to consider for the upcoming season.
Bruce Freeman Trail
Date: Sat, Mar 29th
Time: 8:30 AM
Location: Concord, MA
Team Leader: Diane Amadeo
Workout: Bike and Run on Bruce Freeman Rail Trail.
Breakfast: Nashoba Brook Bakery
APril 2025 Events
Nashua River Rail Trail
Bruce Freeman Rail Trail
Date: Saturday, April 5th
Time: 8:30 AM
Location: Ayer, MA
Team Leader: Coach Jean
Workout: Bike and Run on Nashua River Rail Trail.
Breakfast: Karyn's Kitchen
Bruce Freeman Rail Trail
Bruce Freeman Rail Trail
Date: Saturday, April 12th
Time: 8:30 AM
Location: Concord, MA
Team Leader: Coach Jean
Workout: Bike and Run on Bruce Freeman Rail Trail.
Breakfast: Nashoba Brook Bakery
Bruce Freeman Rail Trail
Date: Saturday, April 19th
Time: 8:30 AM
Location: Concord, MA
Team Leader: Diane & Van
Workout: Bike and Run on Bruce Freeman Rail Trail.
Breakfast: Nashoba Brook Bakery
Walden Pond - ChiRunning Clinic
Date: Saturday, April 26th
Time: 8:00 AM
Location: Walden Pond
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 Hi
Date: Saturday, April 26th
Time: 8:00 AM
Location: Walden Pond
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.
Run - Up to 30 minute run, or mini ChiRun clinic with quick run video review.
Breakfast: Twisted Tree
May 2025 Events
Walden Pond - Transition Clinic
Walden Pond - Bike Handling Clinic
Date: Saturday, May 3rd
Time: 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Location: Concord, MA
Team Leader: Coach Jean
Workout: Swim Walden Pond, bike Country Store loop and run Walden trails.
Transition Clinic
Breakfast: Twisted Tree Cafe
Walden Pond - Bike Handling Clinic
Walden Pond - Bike Handling Clinic
Date: Saturday, May 10th
Time: 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Location: Concord, MA
Team Leader: Coach Jean
Workout: Swim Walden Pond, bike Country Store loop and run Walden trails.
Bike Handling Clinic
Breakfast: Twisted Tree Cafe
Season Opener DU TRI
Date: Saturday, May 18
Time: 7:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Location: Hopkinton, MA
Team Leader: Coach Jean
Season Opener Sprint
Breakfast: TBD
Walden Pond - Potluck
Walden Pond - Sighting Clinic
Date: Saturday, May 24th
Time: 7:30AM – 11:30 AM
Location: Concord, MA
Team Leader: Coach Jean
Workout: Swim Walden Pond, bike Country Store loop and run Walden trails.
Breakfast: Potluck
Walden Pond - Sighting Clinic
Walden Pond - Sighting Clinic
Walden Pond - Sighting Clinic
Date: Saturday, May 31st
Time: 7:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Location: Concord, MA
Team Leader: Coach Jean
Workout: Swim Walden Pond, bike Country Store loop and run Walden trails.
Sighting Clinic
Breakfast: Twisted Tree Cafe
June 2025 Events
Harvest Triathlon
Date: Sunday, June 8th
Time: 7:00 AM
Location: Wareham, MA
Walden Pond
Date: Saturday, June 14th
Time: 7am Long Swim (up to 2000 yards), meet near visitors center
7:30am Shorter Swim (up to 1200 yards), meet down on the beach
Location: Walden Pond (Park Near the Visitors Center)
Team Leader: Coach Jean
Workout Swim: Acclimate to water. Up to 2000 yard swim.
Workout Bike: Bike route options (routes will likely
Date: Saturday, June 14th
Time: 7am Long Swim (up to 2000 yards), meet near visitors center
7:30am Shorter Swim (up to 1200 yards), meet down on the beach
Location: Walden Pond (Park Near the Visitors Center)
Team Leader: Coach Jean
Workout Swim: Acclimate to water. Up to 2000 yard swim.
Workout Bike: Bike route options (routes will likely be narrowed down to two options based on attendees)
15.46 mile Country Store Loop
18.18 Strawberry Hill & Country Store Loop
25 mile Creamery Loop
These are no drop rides, but please familiarize yourself with the routes.
Workout Run: 10-20 minute trail run
Breakfast: Twisted Tree Cafe
Walden Pond
Athletes Thriving Through the Menopause Transition with Kerry Madden
Date: Saturday, June 21st
Time: 7:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Location: Concord, MA
Team Leader: Diane Amadeo
Workout Swim: Acclimate to water. Up to 1500 yard swim.
Workout Bike: Bike route options (routes will likely be narrowed down to two options based on attendees)
15.46 mile Country Store Loop
18.18 Strawberry Hill & Country Store Loop
25 mile
Date: Saturday, June 21st
Time: 7:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Location: Concord, MA
Team Leader: Diane Amadeo
Workout Swim: Acclimate to water. Up to 1500 yard swim.
Workout Bike: Bike route options (routes will likely be narrowed down to two options based on attendees)
15.46 mile Country Store Loop
18.18 Strawberry Hill & Country Store Loop
25 mile Creamery Loop
These are no drop rides, but please familiarize yourself with the routes.
Workout Run: 10-20 minute trail run
Breakfast: Twisted Tree Cafe
Athletes Thriving Through the Menopause Transition with Kerry Madden
Athletes Thriving Through the Menopause Transition with Kerry Madden
Athletes Thriving Through the Menopause Transition with Kerry Madden
Date: Tues, June 24th
Time: 7pm
Menopause is a hot topic of late, with everyone from Oprah to Drew Barrymore shining the spotlight on this life stage. The amount of information can feel overwhelming at best and discouraging at worst.
Join Master Personal Trainer, Nutrition Coach, Menopause Fitness Specialist, and Dreamfar athlete, Kerry A
Date: Tues, June 24th
Time: 7pm
Menopause is a hot topic of late, with everyone from Oprah to Drew Barrymore shining the spotlight on this life stage. The amount of information can feel overwhelming at best and discouraging at worst.
Join Master Personal Trainer, Nutrition Coach, Menopause Fitness Specialist, and Dreamfar athlete, Kerry Ann Madden as she helps you understand what is going on in your body, how you can find solutions for your symptoms, improve your quality of life, and navigate the journey to optimize your next phase in life!
Learn usable strategies for training, nutrition, and recovery, too!
Walden Pond - Swim, Bike, Chi Run Clinic
Athletes Thriving Through the Menopause Transition with Kerry Madden
Walden Pond - Swim, Bike, Chi Run Clinic
Date: Saturday, June 28th
Time: 7:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Location: Concord, MA
Team Leader: Coach Jean
Workout Swim: Acclimate to water. Up to 1500 yard swim.
Workout Bike: Bike route options (routes will likely be narrowed down to two options based on attendees)
15.46 mile Country Store Loop
18.18 Strawberry Hill & Country Store Loop
25 mile Cre
Date: Saturday, June 28th
Time: 7:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Location: Concord, MA
Team Leader: Coach Jean
Workout Swim: Acclimate to water. Up to 1500 yard swim.
Workout Bike: Bike route options (routes will likely be narrowed down to two options based on attendees)
15.46 mile Country Store Loop
18.18 Strawberry Hill & Country Store Loop
25 mile Creamery Loop
These are no drop rides, but please familiarize yourself with the routes.
Workout Run: Mini Chi Run Clinic with Coach Jean (or option to do your own run). ChiRunning is a technique that aids in running more efficiently and with less impact. There will be a 20-30 minute introduction to the technique, and questions answered about challenges with the run.
Breakfast: Twisted Tree Cafe