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SharynLS Amateur
SharynLS
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Apr 9, 2010 7:30 PM

SWFL.....anyone?

I was wondering if anyone was participating in the Naples Fitness Challenge Triathlon (Sprint Tri) this coming June?




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  • IronMakeover Community Moderator
    IronMakeover
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    1. Apr 10, 2010 9:00 AM (in response to SharynLS)
    Re: SWFL.....anyone?

    Hi there,

    My parents are snowbirds who live in Naples part of the year. My kids and I were there for a week or so in late February this year. I'd love your suggestions for trails/paths/tri clubs in the area? When I'm there I run around their association, bike on the path next to the highway and swim in the pool mostly, besides chasing kids.

     

    I've also heard good things about the Naples marathon?

    I hope you're able to connect with other athletes training for this event. & have fun!

    Sara




    Sara Cox Landolt

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  • SharynLS Amateur
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    2. Apr 10, 2010 12:47 PM (in response to IronMakeover)
    Re: SWFL.....anyone?

    North Collier Regional Park has a nice 2 mile loop trail through the woods that I like.  The Pelican Bay community has a great neighborhood to run and bike through.  Lovers Key State Park has some great trails to run and they also rent bikes.  I also like to go bike on Sanibel Island through the Ding Darling Nature Center.   I haven't really looked for any tri clubs, but I know that there is a very active running club - the Gulf Coast Runners and I think the guy who organizes it owns a running store called Naples On The Run. 

     

    The Golden Gate Aquatic Center has a 25m lap pool that I like...   I am hoping to meet some other people who do the triathlon...but being a beginner, I think I'm a bit "shy" to jump right in...lol!




    Moe’s Firecracker 5K 2008 – 50:07:14

    John Clay 5K 2008 – 50:30

    Pilot Club 5K 2008 – 49:45:44

    Race for the Cure 3/13/10 - 49:39:12

    http://community.active.com/people/SharynLS/blog

  • SharynLS Amateur
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    3. Apr 11, 2010 5:14 PM (in response to SharynLS)
    Re: SWFL.....anyone?

    I did google and find a Tri club here in Naples.   Their annual dues are only $25..... I might email the organizer and see if at my current fitness level, I could actually participate in any of their training activities....

     

    www.nats.info




    Moe’s Firecracker 5K 2008 – 50:07:14

    John Clay 5K 2008 – 50:30

    Pilot Club 5K 2008 – 49:45:44

    Race for the Cure 3/13/10 - 49:39:12

    http://community.active.com/people/SharynLS/blog

  • GatorCraig Rookie
    GatorCraig
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    4. Jun 3, 2010 11:12 PM (in response to SharynLS)
    Re: SWFL.....anyone?

    I will be out of town Saturday but you should have fun at the reverse tri in Naples. It's a great event. Post how you liked it on this thread. I'll actually be in Ft. Lauderdale for a family event so I am competing in the Trailwinds Tri over there Saturday.

     

    As for bike routes in SW FL - in particular the Naples area I suggest going North out of Naples along the beaches up through Lovers Key and Fort Myers Beach, to Summerlin Road up to Gladiolus/Six Mile Cypress, then up to Daniels Parkway then East to Treeline. You can take Treeline all the way down to Estero Parkway to Three Oaks/Livingston south back to Naples. It's a long (70 mile +) route - but scenic and most of it is either on bike paths or there are bike lanes. Email me if you want any more information




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