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Renowned Triathlete and Coach Karyn Austin To Speak At The March Meeting.

Renowned Triathlete and Coach Karyn Austin To Speak Monday, March 5th at 7:30PM. Karyn Austin is a USAT Level II triathlon coach with Vision Quest, a national coaching organization. She is an accomplished athlete and coach with distinguished personal and … >>

April Meeting To Be A Social

The April Meeting will be Monday, April 2nd and will be a social. The specific site and type event will be announced shortly.

O’Leno State Park Race the Tortoise 5K

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O’Leno State Park Race the Tortoise 5K Slow and steady wins the race. That’s the lesson many learn at an early age from the children’s story of the tortoise and the hare. On March 3, 2012, would-be tortoises and hares … >>

Running Groups

Looking for somewhere to run? Why not join one of the FTC training groups?


Team Miller Time - Saturday AM Long run (8 to 14 miles) Various Locations In Northwest and Southwest Gainesville Contact Diane Miller (386-462-2384, dvmiller1@msn.com) since the location sometimes changes. The time changes according to daylight savings time (7 am in Fall/Winter) and (6 am in Spring/Summer). Between 6 and 15 runners do 8-14 miles at various paces and over different courses. This group of mostly FTC members does long runs each weekend in preparation for upcoming marathons. But you don’t have to be a marathoner to enjoy their company. After running, the group goes out for breakfast.*************************************** Campus Loopers - Tuesday Evenings Meets at 6:15pm Tuesdays. Time changes during the year so contact Mark Ou before coming for the first time. markieou@gmail.com Meet at the Gator Statue close to Gate 18 for a four mile, hilly loop through campus. There is one water stop on the route. Group usually eats together afterwards. ************************************* Stadium Stompers - Tuesday 5:00 PM1/2 hour of cardio at the UF Football Stadium. Contact Stadium Stompers a.k.a. Barry Murphy (352-672-0756). This is a half-hour cardio workout of stadium steps! Our group meets at Gate Four of the stadium and walkers, joggers, and runners are encouraged to come. ************************************* Kirkwood Running Group – Tuesdays/Thursdays 6:45 PM – 3 miles plus Meets at 6:00 pm in Fall and Winter and 6:45 pm in Spring and Summer. We meet in the parking lot on the corner of SW 13th St. and SW 25th Place and run the 3 mile course of the former Literacy Run. Some of us run it twice or add other variations for more miles. The course is shady with low traffic. The group consists of runners of all abilities and all ages and is open to anyone.Contact Rick Swenson: phone 352 336 7798 or email raswenson53@hotmail.com **************************************** Tipples Happy Hour Run - Thursday Meets at Tipples on the corner of SW Tower Rd and 24th Ave. 4 mile route with paces ranging from 8-12 minute miles. Come join us for plenty of conversation and camaraderie. Stick around to grab a beer at Tipples afterwards. Currently meeting at 6:00 and heading out on run at 6:15. Group time may change so touch base with Kevin if you’re coming for the first time. imnotthatkevinlove@gmail.com ***************************************** Blazing New Trails - Sundays** Meets at 7:45am Sundays. Time changes during the year so contact Cathy Bester before coming for the first time. cbester67@gmail.com Location changes but includes intown trails (starting from Tipples) and local state parks and greenways. Typically between 4 and 8 runners do 8-14 miles at a relatively easy pace and over different trails in the area.

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