Training Groups

These are not official practices, just training opportunities. If you wish to participate in them (even as a guest), you do so knowing your own athletic ability and train at your own risk. Dates and times are subject to change and new groups can be formed. If you wish to add a group or comment, please contact Susan Wallis, 285-2746, wallis_m@bellsouth.net. We promote and encourage safety (in the water, on the bike and on the run) and safe training practices. Always wear some identification in case of an accident.

Swimming

Amberjack Masters
Where: Episcopal HS pool When: M/W/F 5:30am-7am. more times avail. Contact: Benji DeMotte 904-735-7417 Distance: 3500-5000 yards. Description: heated pool in the winter. long course set up in summer. $30 monthly fee. $33 annual USMS registration required See coach on deck Also M-F noon to 1pm Tu/Th 6:30pm-8pm Sat 8:30am-10am

Amberjax Masters
Where: UNF When: Mon & Wed 6:30p - 7:30p Contact: UNF aquatics center Description:

Brooks Family YMCA Masters
Where: Brooks, 10423 Centurian Pkwy N When: M/W 6-7:30 am, M/W 6-7:30 pm Contact: Brooks, 904-854-2000 Distance: varies Description: must be a Y- member pool open other hours for lap swimming. http://www.firstcoastymca.org/brooks/default.php and click on Aquatics to get pool schedule

Holmes Lumberjax Masters
Where: Episcopal pool When: Tues & Thurs 7:00-8:30 pm Sat 8-9:30 am Description: *must pay a membership fee Summer Schedule begins May 17.

Holmes Open Water Swims
Where: north end parking lot by pier, Jax Beach When: 9am, Sundays Contact: Doug Rowe, 904-536-1001 Distance: 1.25 miles Description:

Winston YMCA Lap swimming
Where: Winston Family YMCA 170 Landrum Lane When: Tues, Wed, Thurs & Fri 5:30-7am Sat 8:30-10am Contact: 904-543-9622 Description:

Running

Atlantic Beach - Sea Turtle Inn (now called One Ocean)
Where: Atlantic Blvd & 1st Street When: Sat & Sun @ 6:30am Distance: 5-10 miles Description:

Baymeadows & San Jose
Where: 1st Place sports When: 6: 15 PM every weekday night Distance: 3-5-7-10 mi Description:

Ponte Vedra
Where: Winn Dixie @ Solana Road & A1A When: Sat @ 7am Description:

Ponte Vedra HS Track workout
Where: Ponte Vedra HS Track When: 5-7pm, Wednesday evenings Description:

The Running Club
Where: Orange Park - Sun Tire on Blanding Blvd When: Sun @ 6:30am Distance: 6,10,13,15,18 & 20 miles Pace: “conversation pace” Description:

Biking

Mountain Bike Ride
Where: Russell Park in Atlantic Beach When: Mondays 6:15 pm Contact: American Bicycle 246-4433 Distance: Ride to Hanna Park Description:

Saturday Lodge Ride
Where: Ponte Vedra Lodge When: Sat @ 7:30am Contact: American Bicycle Distance: 30-45 miles Pace: 18-25mph, ride breaks up into several groups Description: Ride will break up into several groups

Sunday Lodge Ride
Where: Ponte Vedra Lodge When: Sun @7:30am Distance: 40-60 miles Pace: 18-24mph Description:

T/Th evenings
Where: St. Johns County Line When: 6:30 pm Contact: American Bicycle 246-4433 Distance: 30-40 miles Pace: 24-28+ mph (can get fast!) Description: when days get shorter, this ride does not happen

T/Th mornings Lodge Ride
Where: PV Lodge on PV Blvd When: 6:30 am Distance: 25+ miles Pace: 18-24 mph Description: