Calendar
Check the calendar for training opportunities that are not listed below.
TrainingBible Coaching is the Coaching Sponsor for the Sharks Classic
Bryan Hoskinson and other local TrainingBible Coaching coaches will be available to help make sure you meet and exceed your goals for the Sharks Classic and future events. Several training events are planned for April and May. Click here to get more information on these training events.
Swimming
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Sarasota YMCA Sharks Masters at Evalyn Sadlier Jones YMCA & Selby Aquatics Center
MONDAY through FRIDAY - 5:30am to 10:30am - w/ Rick Walker
MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, and FRIDAY - 6:30pm to 8:00pm - w/ Gary Trimble
SATURDAY - times vary
Fees: $30/month for Y member or $45 for non-member.
You must join United States Masters Swimming to be part of the group. Cost is $28 annually.Join Coach Rick Walker for a Masters Swim Group. The early group (5:30am) is a very intense masters swim program. Competitive swimmers and triathletes are welcome. Afterwards (7:30am), Coach Rick is on the pool deck to help you improve your swim.
If you aren't an early riser, Gary Trimble coaches an evening master's workout at 6:30pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
Contact Rick Walker at Rickmile@aol.com or by phone before 9:00pm at 346-7946 for inquiries or sign up.
Visit the Sarasota YMCA Sharks Masters web site for more details.
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Berlin YMCA
WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY - 5:30am - 7:00amContact Coach Amy Whittington at amyewhittington@comcast.net for details.
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Venice YMCA
MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, and FRIDAY - 5:30am - 7:00am
Cycling
There are a lot of riding opportunities in the Sarasota area. Most of them happen fairly regularly. However, it's always a good idea to contact the shop and/or ride leader to verify the info. Be safe out there!
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Superbowl Y-Tri Bike Route
This is the 12 mile bike route used for the Superbowl Y-Tri. It starts at the Evalyn Sadlier Jones YMCA.
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Sarasota Manatee Bicycle Club
Several rides per week are scheduled from various locations in Sarasota and Manatee Counties. Ride speeds are across the board from slow to super-fast and everything in between. Go HERE and download their latest ride schedule for times, distances, ride speeds, and locations.
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YHAMMERIT?
Rides start at various Locations in north Sarasota County on Saturday and Sunday mornings (and other various times).
A great group for people who like getting a good aerobic workout on the bike but don't want to puke their guts out.
Contact: Bonnie Hammer (email:bonnie@hammerized.com or phone:350-6396)
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Village Bikes
Several rides per week are scheduled from the Sarasota (366-7702) and Lakewood Ranch (388-0550) locations. Call or visit their web site for up-to-date details.
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Cycle Haus
Rides in south Sarasota County on Wednesday 6:00pm, Saturday 7:30am, and Sunday 7:00am. Call 941-743-RIDE or visit their web site for up-to-date details.
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San Antonio, FL Bike Route
Some club members like to head 90 minutes north of here to do some training in San Antonio, FL. Here is a map of the area with 40, 50, and 60 mile routes highlighted (note that the top of the map points west). The start is at San Antonio Athletic Complex (from I-75, take SR 52 east then take a left onto Curly Road). There are restrooms at the athletic complex.
Running
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Manasota Track Club
Group runs all over Sarasota throughout the week. Slow or Fast. Long or Short....you name it. Check out their website for details.
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Sarasota Surge Developmental Running Club

Check out the Sarasota Surge web site for details on different training opportunities available throughout the week. Contact USATF Certified Coach Bree Maier for additional information at breerunning@hotmail.com

