When and where do you practice?

The team has three coached workouts per week.  Our coached workouts are on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday mornings.  Members should check for announcements on the team email list for possible changes. 

Weekly Workout Schedule:

• Monday, 7AM - Yoga at the Main Gym Annex (you must sign up for this class through UCSD Recreation)
  
• Tuesday, 6:30AM SHARP! - Turbo (Bike & Run) workout at Spanos Track
  
• Thursday, 6:30AM SHARP! - Track workout at Spanos Track
  
• Saturday, 8AM - Group bike ride.  Meet at Einstein's Bagels.  Please see the Bike FAQ page for more information about riding with the team.
• Sunday, 9AM - Group run.  Aerobic trail run.  We frequently meet at the end of Regents Rd or at Los Penasquitos Canyon.  Please watch the team email list for the location each week.
  
• Mon/Wed/Fri rides - Groups frequently ride in the mornings on one or all of these days.  We typically meet at the North Point Info Booth.  Please watch the team email list to find out when people are riding and what the pace will be.
  

Besides our official team practices, people also workout on their own throughout the week.  The team email list is the main forum for announcing workouts and finding other people to workout with. 

Are practices mandatory?

Team practices are not mandatory, but we do expect that you make it a priority to attend as many as you can and to give 100% effort while you're there. Of course, we are all students so we understand if you have conflicts with school or have a big deadline.

What do you do at practice?

Monday's workout is a swim workout that focuses on technique and conditioning.

Typically, our Tuesday practice is a "Turbo" workout.  This means that we do intervals riding our bikes on stationary trainers and running.

Thursday morning is usually a running workout on the track.

The Saturday bike rides are simply an aerobic bike ride that we do as a team.

What should I bring to practice?

For a turbo workout, you will need to bring your bike, as well as, shoes to ride and run in.  Most people wear bike shorts and t-shirts (or some sort of athletic top).  Additionally, you will want to bring a water bottle and, if you sweat a lot, a smalll workout towel.  The team will provide the stationary trainers.

For running workouts on the track, just come wearing clothes to run in and your running shoes.  You may also want to bring a water bottle.

For what to bring on the Saturday ride, please see the Bike FAQ.

For strength training, wear workout clothes and bring something to drink.

How long are practices?

Monday swim practices last about an hour, but some people will stay in and swim longer.

Tuesday and Thursday practices can last between an hour and an hour and a half, depending on the workout.  However, if you have 8am class, we understand if you need to duck out early.  If you do have 8am class, please note that you can use the showers in the locker rooms at the track to save yourself some time.

The Saturday bike rides typically go from 8am to 11am, which includes times to stop for breaks and to let everyone regroup. Occasionally, the group will split up and people will ride shorter or longer.

Wednesday and Sunday strength practices last an hour.

How do I find other people to workout with during the week?

To find people to train with, join the team email list and look for announcements.  Also, if you want some company on a workout, send an email to the list and invite people to join you.