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  • If you go

    If you go: A list of upcoming mud/adventure runs scheduled for communities north of Boston.(   06/13/2013 1:18 AM )

  • Amesbury Sports Park, area venues making a splash with tough mudder runs

    AMESBURY -- Surrounded by hundreds of runners, covered nearly head to toe in mud, I pushed on, drawing closer to the fire, marking the final hurdle in the 3.1-mile, 13-obstacle mud run deemed the Warrior Dash in 2011. These days, drive past Amesbury Sports Park and on any given week, and one will likely see a gathering of thousands, some covered in mud, some scrambling through obstacles and some holding court in the cheering section at finish lines of what are becoming one of the most popular summer activities. "I can host one every single weekend here and still have to turn away others because there just aren't enough weeks in the summer season to invite everyone," said Meredith Robinson, director of sales for Amesbury Sports Park.(   06/13/2013 1:18 AM )

  • A love of hiking keeps Acton man on the trail

    Hiking has been good to Reji James. Countless friendships, tip-top physical stamina and a successful marriage are all in some way linked to an activity the 44-year old Acton resident engages in year-round. It's not uncommon for James to take a morning stroll through a local conservation area before leaving for work, lead an Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC)weekend trip into the White Mountains or plan a family hiking getaway. He always finds time to incorporate one of his biggest passions into even the busiest of weeks. Like running and biking, hiking offers physical and mental benefits: helping one lose weight, decreasing hypertension and improving mental health.(   06/12/2013 4:21 PM )

  • For Harvard's crew another sweep of Yale on the Thames River brings a broom and bubbly

    NEW LONDON, Conn. -- James O'Connor stood on the Red Top dock Sunday morning with a cup of champagne in one hand and a symbolic broom in the other, the Harvard heavyweight crew captain's customary accoutrements after another sweep of archrival Yale in their annual four4-mile race on the Thames River. Same as it ever was. "Coming into the dock," he mused. "It doesn't get any better than that." After the freshmen and junior varsity had set the tone with upstream triumphs, the Crimson varsity followed with a relentless six6-length whipping of a young Bulldog entry that capped the program's sixth consecutive sweep of the nation's oldest intercollegiate athletic contest and marked the big boat's 13th victory in 14 years. (   06/10/2013 2:14 AM )

  • For Harvard's 1968 Olympic crew, a visit to New London for the 4-mile race with Yale brings back magical memories

    Harvard's 1968 crew came back to New London, Conn., on Saturday to revisit Red Top, the enchanted place by the Thames River from where the varsity embarked upon the magical mystery tour that brought them to Olympus and has bound them together for 45 years. "It's wonderful to revisit these moments," mused Steve Brooks, the youngest member of that eight, who stroked the boat in the final at Mexico City. "It's a great way to come back and to pay tribute to Harry." Harry Parker -- no name needed now or then -- still is coaching the varsity, and Sunday morning he'll be marking the 50th anniversary of his first year at the helm when he sends out his varsity for the 148th 4-miler with archrival Yale. (   06/09/2013 2:31 AM )

  • Harvard's crew looks for a sixth straight sweep of archrival Yale in Sunday's annual 4-mile race in New London

    NEW LONDON, Conn. -- Exactly half a century ago, Harvard coach Harry Parker brought his first varsity crew down for The Boat Race, as it has been known since 1852, and pulled off a stunning upset of Yale that was the beginning of one of the sport's greatest dynasties. On Sunday morning on the Thames River his Crimson oarsmen, who've won all but three of the annual 4-mile pulls since 1984, are favored to sweep the regatta for the sixth straight time. The 148th edition of the nation's oldest intercollegiate sporting event will be historic as well. For the first time freshmen are eligible to compete on the varsity and Yale, eager to narrow the gap with its archrival, has four in its lineup including stroke Adam Smith. (   06/09/2013 2:31 AM )

  • Details on Mount Whitney climb

    Chris Petrini, Framingham's town counsel, will talk about his experiences climbing Mount Whitney, the highest peak mountain in the contiguous United States, in a 7 p.m. presentation June 17 at the Framingham Public Library on Lexington Street. Petrini, who serves as Framingham's town counsel, about climbing Mount Whitney, the highest mountain in the contiguous United States. Petrini was selected by Backpacker magazine through a competitive process to join a group ascending other hikers to climb the 14,505-foot summit in California summit to raise money for Big City Mountaineers, a charity that which provides outdoor wilderness mentoring experiences for urban youths. At the library event, Petrini, who has said the trek's high points included Petrini will talk about his experience, which included traversing the last 500 feet with technical rock climbing equipment, will also show photographs from his travels. The event is scheduled for 7 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, visit www.framinghamlibrary.org or call 508-532-6347. (   06/09/2013 1:25 AM )

  • Sailing in heavy fog

    The subject of a photograph rveals their inner thoughts(   06/09/2013 12:00 AM )

  • Easing on to running off-road north of Boston

    Runners and joggers are heading off-road for the same reason cyclists are -- traffic. Or lack thereof. For fitness buffs, trails offer an escape from narrow roads better suited to Smart Cars than your basic SUV. Add the concern of drivers possibly compromised by texting or cell phone chatter, and it's no surprise that runners are reconsidering their options. Trail running might provide a sense of solitude, freeing your mind of any potential internal-combustion menace, but it certainly has it's own challenges and rewards. Six hot spots utilized by mountain bikers: Lynn Woods Reservation, Middlesex Fells Reservation in Stoneham, Harold Parker State Forest in Andover, Bradley Palmer State Park/Willowdale State Forest in Hamilton and Ipswich, Maudslay State Park in Newburyport, and Ravenswood Park in Gloucester -- are terrific trail-running destinations as well. (   06/06/2013 1:13 AM )

  • Trail running options north of Boston

    Trailing running options north of Boston. (   06/06/2013 1:13 AM )

  • Globe South: Running clubs

    Running clubs south of Boston.(   06/06/2013 12:00 AM )

  • Sports Log: Former NBA star Mookie Blaylock faces charges in fatal car crash

    Former NBA star Mookie Blaylock was charged with driving on a suspended license and failing to stay in his lane in a head-on crash in Atlanta that killed a woman, police said Sunday. Jonesboro Police Chief Franklin Allen said authorities wanted to talk to Blaylock, 46, before deciding whether he should face more serious charges. Officers had not been able to speak with Blaylock because of his injuries but they hope to do so as early as Monday, the chief said. Blaylock was driving an SUV that collided Friday with a van after crossing the center line in the Atlanta suburb of Jonesboro, police said. The crash killed Monica Murphy, 43. Her husband was driving the van and suffered a broken ankle. Blaylock was seriously injured, but a spokeswoman at Atlanta Medical Center said his condition was upgraded to fair Sunday. He was initially in critical condition.(   06/03/2013 12:22 AM )

Golf

  • Justin Rose wins the US Open

    Phil Mickelson finished second at the US Open for a record sixth time, but the day belonged to Justin Rose, who became the first Brit to win in 43 years. "I really targeted Merion. I've been striving my whole life, really, to win a major championship. I've holed a putt to win a major championship thousands of times on the putting green at home. Pretty happy it was a 2-incher," Rose said. "I felt like this tournament really began to be on my radar as the one major championship that would suit me. I had always felt good at Augusta, always dreamed about winning the [British] Open championship. But I thought this one actually might have been my best chance. I just love it when a plan comes together."(   06/17/2013 12:00 AM )

  • Steve Stricker, Luke Donald feel the pain at US Open

    Steve Stricker was attempting to become the oldest champion in US Open history. Luke Donald was trying to become the first US Open winner from Britain in 43 years -- although that's no longer the case. Both were sidetracked by errant shots early in the final round of the 113th US Open that inflicted some damage . . . For a few minutes Sunday, it looked like Jason Dufner and Ernie Els would post an early total that, depending on what happened behind them, might give either an outside shot at the championship . . . Tiger Woods was hoping to make history at Merion, joining an impressive list of champions that includes Bobby Jones, Ben Hogan, and Lee Trevino. Woods made history, but not in the way he likes. With a final-round 74, Woods finished 13 over par, his 72-hole worst score in relation to par in any major championship as a professional.(   06/17/2013 12:00 AM )

  • Rose breaks 43-year England drought, wins US Open

    Justin Rose is the first Englishman to win the U.S. Open in 43 years. Rose shot a closing 70 Sunday at Merion Golf Club for a 1-over 281 total and his first major championship. He finished two shots ahead of Phil Mickelson and Jason Day. (   06/16/2013 7:41 PM )

  • 5 things to watch for on US Open Sunday

    Five things to watch for on US Open Sunday. (   06/16/2013 3:01 PM )

  • Mickelson takes one-shot lead at US Open

    Of all the plotlines that have played out at Merion Golf Club this week, one has firmly emerged, which should make for an entertaining and very suspenseful Sunday. Whoever wins the 113th US Open -- with or without an 18-hole playoff, which would come Monday if needed -- will become a first-time winner of our national championship. The top 15 names on the leader board, separated by eight shots -- have never before won the US Open befor. You have to go all the way down to Ernie Els, who is tied for 16th at 6 over, to find someone who has. Plenty of players had at least a share of the lead at one time or another on Saturday. The one who had it last was Phil Mickelson, who leads by one.(   06/16/2013 12:00 AM )

  • Michael Kim makes name for himself at Merion

    Michael Kim did what most 19-year-old amateurs two shots out of the lead in the third round of the US Open would probably do. He looked at every scoreboard he could find, just to see his name. After shooting a third-round 71, the skinny sophomore at California is 4 over, five shots behind Phil Mickelson, one of the names he kept seeing on the big boards so close to his. That brush with greatness came during a six-hole back-nine stretch that saw Kim make four birdies and take Merion by storm. He has a five-shot lead on Cheng-Tsung Pan (75) for low amateur.(   06/15/2013 10:56 PM )

  • Woods, McIlroy fall off the US Open pace

    Maybe Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy need a little time apart, because being paired together hasn't worked too well at the 113th US Open. Tied for 13th at the start of the third round, only four shots behind the leaders, both Woods and McIlroy had positioned themselves for a possible spot in contention on Sunday. But that required a low number Saturday, something they weren't capable of shooting. Woods opened with a birdie, the lone highlight in a third-round 76 that left him 9 over after 54 holes. McIlroy wasn't much better, piling up seven bogeys while shooting a 75. The world's two best players, according to the rankings, combined to make 14 bogeys and just two birdies. Not the recipe for climbing up the leaderboard.(   06/15/2013 8:35 PM )

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