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FTC Training Runs |
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FTC Training Runs |
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| Saturday AM | Long run | Various Locations - often meet at Grandy's on W. University Avenue, but contact
Diane Miller (386-462-2384, dvmiller1@msn.com) since the location sometimes changes. 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. |
| Sunday 6:45 AM |
Walking/Running | Gainesville-Hawthorne Trail Contact Linda Gouger (339-0743). Lace up your running shoes and visit the scenic Gainesville-Hawthorne Trail. You never know what type of wildlife you will see out there. |
| Sunday 7:00 AM |
10 Miles | Millhopper - Millhopper Publix at NW 16th Avenue and NW 43rd Street Contact Carolyn Hanson (373-4502). These runners do 10 miles at about 8 minutes per mile. This is a group of low-key, non-competitive runners. This FTC training run has been around for at least 20 years and follows a course that goes downtown past the Hippodrome and through the UF campus. After running, the group often goes to breakfast at the 43rd Street Deli. |
| Sunday 10 or 11 AM |
Long run | Bivens Cove Apartments, at Chop Stix Cafe Contact Elizabeth Smith (delmar96@yahoo.com) Don't like getting up early on the weekends, then this is the group for you! |
| Sunday 6:00 PM |
5 to 6 Miles | NW Gainesville - Lloyd Clarke Parking Lot Contact Ashley Espy (ashley@astro.ufl.edu). This is a low-key run of 3-6 miles through the historic and scenic areas around Florida Park and the Duckpond neighborhoods. All are welcome to join in the fun. |
| Monday 5:30 to 6:00 PM |
3 to 4 Miles | Bivens Cove Apartments, at Chop Stix Cafe Contact Elizabeth Smith (delmar96@yahoo.com) Missed your weekend run? Then get out there after work Monday with this fun group! |
| Tuesday evenings |
Intervals (5 PM from Sept. to Apr.) 4 Mile Loop (5:30 PM from May to Aug.) |
UF Track Contact Diane Miller (386-462-2384, dvmiller1@msn.com). Summer: Between 8 and 20 runners do a hilly 4-mile loop at 7:15 to 10 minutes per mile. Winter: Between 8 and 20 runners do interval training on the UF Track This is a fun group of mostly FTC members. The course they take is very similar to the Dog Days 5K and Melon Run. After their run, the group usually goes out for pizza or dinner. |
| Tuesday 5:00 PM |
1/2 hour of cardio | UF Football Stadium Contact Stadium Stompers a.k.a. Barry Murphy (378-3513). This is a half-hour cardio workout of stadium steps! |
| Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:00 PM |
3 to 6 Miles | Bivens Arm Running Group - start at Bivens North Condos on SW 13th Street Contact the Rick Swenson (336-7798). This is a fun running group which includes many people training with the Joints in Motion running group and is open to runners of all ages and abilities. There are a number of running routes possible from this location - both rural and suburban. |
| Wednesday 5:30 to 6:00 PM |
5 Miles | Bivens Cove Apartments, at Chop Stix Cafe Contact Elizabeth Smith (delmar96@yahoo.com) Get over "hump day" with a solid 5 miler! |
| Thursday 5:30 PM |
4 Mile hill loop | Various Locations Contact Diane Miller (386-462-2384, dvmiller1@msn.com) since the location changes. You know you need to run hills to get stronger. This is the group for you. |
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