One of the best features of the Harvard landscape is its varied topography. Whether running, biking, or just plain walking around you'll find an endless number of routes to get your heart rate up whilst enjoying the lovely country scenery.
Harvard is my favorite place to train for triathlons. Running early in the morning from the center of town straight "up" Old Littleton Road across Pinnacle over Oak Hill, to Slough and then down Bolton Rd is one of my standbys. I also can't resist heading out over Depot Rd to Prospect Hill to Madigan to Underpin and Lover's Lane. Both of these routes offer rolling hills and incredible country views. If I want a mental challenge I head out Littleton Rd - a straight shot for as many miles as I can bear or sometimes I head to the town track for some tempo work.
Cycling in Harvard is also a great challenge. On the weekends the town common transforms into a rest stop for numerous cyclists on their way to crank out 30-50 mile rides. I trace a couple routes taking me from Harvard to Bolton to Littleton and back. One thing on all of these rides is the same, its uphill all the way home!
Swimming is the last leg of my training and honestly, I just love swimming at Walden Pond in Concord. I typically see a number of people swimming across the pond and back while I'm out there and safety in numbers while swimming is my strategy. If I found others interested I would definitely swim at the Bare Hill Pond in Harvard, that way I wouldn't have to pay for parking!
