The city’s recognized leader for everything outdoors, City Sports (480 Boylston St., 617/267-3900, 10 a.m.–7 p.m. Mon.–Sat.; noon–6 p.m. Sun., www.citysports.com [1]) has active clothing and sports equipment.
Straight from the four-time winner of the Boston Marathon [2], the Bill Rodgers Running Center (North Market Bldg., Quincy Marketplace, 617/723-5612, 10 a.m.–7 p.m. Mon.–Sat.; 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Sun., www.billrodgers.com [3]) will suit you up in sweats, sneaks, and advice from its runners turned sales staff.
Perfect for stocking up before venturing to Great North Woods [4], Joe Jones Wilderness House (1048 Commonwealth Ave., 617/277-5858, 11 a.m.–6 p.m. daily) carries skis, fishing rods, tents, crampons, and anything else you could need to tackle the elements.
Links:
[1] http://www.citysports.com
[2] http://www.moon.com/destinations/new-england/massachusetts/boston/what-rush-the-boston-marathon
[3] http://www.billrodgers.com
[4] http://www.moon.com/destinations/new-england/new-hampshire/white-mountains/the-great-north-woods