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| Cedar Hill Golf Course |
| Workout: | Speed/Strength |
| Day: | Tuesday |
| Training Period: | Tuesdays from mid-July to September |
| Start Time: | 5:30pm |
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This workout takes place on a 4 km chip trail loop around the Cedar Hill golf course. Hilly and somewhat
forgiving (depending on your pain threshold!) this interval workout will take you past arbutus trees,
rocky outcrops, golf greens, and is always sunny. Meet at the parking lot to the right of the Cedar Hill
Recreation Centre for a warm up lap. A great speed and strength workout.
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| Elk/Beaver Lake |
| Workout: | Long Intervals |
| Day: | Thurday |
| Training Period: | April to September |
| Start Time: | 5:30pm |
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Elk/Beaver Lake is Victoria 's running mecca. On Thursdays we incorporate intervals, ranging from 2 – 10
minutes, into this 10km loop. These intervals provide an opportunity for you to work on maintaining a faster
pace over longer distances. Meet at the Beaver Lake parking lot just before 5:30pm
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| University of Victoria Track |
| Workout: | Speed |
| Day: | Tuesday |
| Training Period: | mid-October to April |
| Start Time: | 5:30pm |
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Shake off the rust and train your legs to move more quickly and efficiently. Held at the University
of Victoria 's Centennial stadium this workout focuses on speed. A different workout is provided each week.
Workouts incorporate warm-up drills and stretching and consist of intervals that range from 200m to 1200m.
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| Seven Hills |
| Workout: | Hills |
| Day: | Thursday |
| Training Period: | mid-October to May |
| Start Time: | 5:30pm |
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With the likes of the mythical Robleda, Gonzales, Oak Shade and Lotbiniere this “Group of 7” is another
Canadian treasure. Arguably the most memorable hill run in the city this route takes you through the streets
of Fairfield and Oak Bay . Meet at the downtown YMCA at 5:30pm. Occassionally, hill repeats (6 to 9 repeats)
will be run and followed by a cool down. Reflective clothing recommended. See you there.
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| Thetis Lake |
| Workout: | Long Run |
| Day: | Sunday |
| Training Period: | All year |
| Start Time: | Morning, usually 9:00am |
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Meet at the main Thetis Lake parking lot, just off Highway 1. This run is through the beautiful west coast
outdoors and is a must in your training schedule. Longer distances help your overall endurance. There is
no point in having a good kick if you can't make it to the end of the race. The pace is slow and steady and
lasts for around 1:30. Usually we stop for breakfast on the way home.
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