Winter 2006 Training Schedule |
Tuesdays
Torrey Pines --
Starting from UCSD head north along PCH up the coast. Very hilly, but scenic
and cool in the early-morning hours. 20 miles returning from Solana Beach.
Skate away at 6:00am.
Fiesta Island
-- Skate multiple laps along the flat and fast road course before work around
around Fiesta Island in Mission Bay. Meets at 6:00am.
Lake Miramar --
An alternate day to skate for those wanting additional practice or can't make
it on Thursdays. Approximately 8 miles per out-and-back lap, do more laps for
more mileage. Meets at 5:00pm. This is a regular weekly event, no phone call
necessary, but attendance is much reduced during the winter.
Thursdays
Torrey Pines --
Starting from UCSD head north along PCH up the coast. Very hilly, but scenic
and cool in the early-morning hours. 20 miles returning from Solana Beach.
Skate away at 6:00am.
Mission Bay
to UCSD --
Starting from Mission Bay, skate a couple of laps around Fiesta Island and
then head north to the north end of UCSD via the Gilman bike path.
Approximately 25 miles round-trip. Meets at 6:00am.
Lake Miramar --
If members can make it to the lake only one day a week after work, Thursdays is
the day. Skaters start showing up as early as 3:30pm and are out until sunset.
Most try to meet at 5:00pm. Approximately 8 miles per out-and-back lap, do more
laps for more mileage. This is a regular weekly event, no phone call necessary,
but attendance is much reduced during the winter.
Saturdays
Silver Strand --
Flat and fast bike path with light traffic in the morning. Best to practice
top-end speed and technique. 22 to 25 miles, depending on route. This is the
best skate for the beginning speed skater. Fast and fitness groups both meet at
8:00am in the Burger King parking lot as described in the
Coronado Island skate. This is a regular
weekly event, no phone call necessary.
Sundays
North County
Coastal --
Starting from Carlsbad, do a short skate north to Oceanside before heading
south on PCH. Moderately hilly, but scenic roadskate. 27 miles returning from
Leucadia, 33 miles returning from Encinitas, depending on route. Fast and
fitness groups meet at 8:00am.