2019-2020 Schedule (PDF)
2020 GAP Program schedule (PDF)
GAP Training*
| Date | Miles** | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| March 15 | 3 | Bring a Friend Day & L.A. Marathon Celebration |
| March 22 | 4 | |
| March 29 | 5 | Loper Banquet (evening) |
| April 5 | 6 | |
| April 12 | – | Lopers closed for Easter (Drayson is still open, so you can do miles on your own) |
| April 19 | 7 | Meet at Hulda Crooks Park (Drayson closed to Lopers) |
| April 26 | 8 | |
| May 3 | 9 | |
| May 10 | 10 | Mother’s Day |
| May 17 | 12 | |
| May 24 | 5K/10K | El Dorado Ranch Ramble (Yucaipa); not meeting at Drayson. $10 (cash only) due by May 17. |
| May 31 | 10 | |
| June 7 | 12 | |
| June 14 | 10K | Rerun Race (Brookside Park); not meeting at Drayson. $10 (cash only) due by June 7. |
| June 21 | 8 | Father’s Day |
| June 28 | 10 | |
| July 5 | 12 | |
| July 12 | 8 | Member Appreciation Day. No day-of registration. Register online/at home July 9, 10, or 11. You must come on July 12 between 7 a.m. – 9 a.m. to pick up your Loper ID tag. |
| July 19 | 10 | |
| July 26 | 12 | |
| August 2 | 0 | Opening Day – no mileage. Past members to volunteer please |
* Start time is 6:30 a.m. until warmer weather. Change to 6 a.m. start will be announced during GAP announcements and through weekly emails.
** Mileage is suggested. You’re free to do fewer miles by turning around earlier or do more miles. If training for a specific race, adjust your training accordingly. If you need help developing a training schedule, please ask a Loper Board Member for assistance.
Weekly training schedule
| Date | Sunday Miles | Weekly Training | Comments | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marathon | ½ Marathon | |||
| 8/11/19 | 1 | 1 | 15-30 min., 2 times | Clinic Opening Day |
| 8/18/19 | 2 | 2 | 15-30 min., 2 times | Meet your pace leaders! |
| 8/25/19 | 3 | 3 | 30-45 min., 2 times | |
| 9/1/19 | 4 | 4 | 2-3 miles, 2 times | Drayson Center closed Meet outside Drayson Center |
| 9/8/19 | 5 | 5 | 2-3 miles, 2 times | |
| 9/15/19 | 6 | 6 | 2-3 miles, 2 times | |
| 9/22/19 | 7 | 7 | 2-3 miles, 2-3 times | |
| 9/29/19 | 5K | 5K | 2-3 miles, 2-3 times | LifeStream 5K Clinic closed |
| 10/6/19 | 8 | 8 | 2-3 miles, 2-3 times | |
| 10/13/19 | 9 | 9 | 3-4 miles, 2-3 times | |
| 10/20/19 | 10 | 10 | 3-4 miles, 2-3 times | |
| 10/27/19 | 11 | 11 | 3-4 miles, 2-3 times | Drayson Center closed Meet at East Coast Bagel Shop* |
| 11/3/19 | 12 | 12 | 3-4 miles, 2-3 times | Turn clocks back one hour |
| 11/10/19 | 10K | 10K | 4-6 miles, 2-3 times | Mission Inn 5K/10K/Half Clinic closed |
| 11/17/19 | 13 | 13 | 4-6 miles, 2-3 times | |
| 11/24/18 | 10 5K/10K |
10 5K/10K |
4-6 miles, 2-3 times | Thanksgiving Day (11/28/19): San Bernardino Turkey Trot 5K/10K |
| 12/1/19 | 8 | 8 | 4-6 miles, 2-3 times | |
| 12/8/19 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 4-6 miles, 2-3 times | Loma Linda Holiday Classic 5K and Half Marathon Clinic closed |
| 12/15/19 | 12 | 8 | 4-6 miles, 2-3 times | |
| 12/22/19 | 14 | 8 | 4-6 miles, 2-3 times | |
| 12/29/18 | 15 | 10 | 4-6 miles, 2-3 times | |
| 1/5/20 | 16 | 12 | 4-6 miles, 2-3 times | |
| 1/12/20 | 12 | 8 | 4-6 miles, 2-3 times | |
| 1/19/20 | 18 | 12 | 4-6 miles, 2-3 times | LONG MILES Announcements only |
| 1/26/20 | 10K | 10K | 4-6 miles, 2-3 times | Highland YMCA Run 5K, 10K and Half Marathon Clinic closed |
| 2/2/20 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 4-6 miles, 2-3 times | Surf City Half Marathon and Marathon Clinic closed |
| 2/9/20 | 20 | 12 | 4-6 miles, 2-3 times | LONG MILES Announcements only |
| 2/16/20 | 10 | 8 | 4-6 miles, 2-3 times | |
| 2/23/20 | 22 | 10 | 4-6 miles, 2-3 times | LONG MILES Announcements only |
| 3/1/20 | 10K | 10K | 4-6 miles, 2-3 times | Run Through Redlands*† Clinic closed |
| 3/8/20 | 26.2 | 10 | 3-4 miles, 2-3 times | LA Marathon Clinic closed Turn clocks forward 1 hour |
| 3/15/20 | 3 | 3 | 2-3 miles, 2-3 times | Celebrate marathoners/Bring a Friend Day/GAP begins |
| 3/22/20 | 4 | 4 | 2-3 miles, 2-3 times | See GAP schedule for future weekly miles |
| 3/29/20 | 5 | 5 | 2-3 miles, 2-3 times | Loper Banquet See GAP schedule for future weekly miles |
| 4/5/20 | 6 | 6 | 3-4 miles, 2-3 times | See GAP schedule for future weekly miles |
* East Coast Bagel is located at 11215 Mountain View, to the left of Clark’s Nutrition
† Speak to your pace leaders about which distance you should run at these races. Take into consideration your goals, need for recovery from long miles and any injuries. Both races have a hilly half marathon.
Club-supported races are in bold. Register online for the races. The Clinic at the Drayson Center will be closed on those dates and we will meet at the races. Wear your Loper shirt to encourage and be encouraged.
Some local races
| Date | Race |
|---|---|
| 9/29/19 | LifeStream 5K |
| 11/10/19 | Mission Inn 5K/10K/Half Marathon |
| 11/24/19 | San Bernardino Turkey Trot 5K/10K |
| 12/8/19 | Holiday Classic 5K and Half Marathon |
| 1/26/20 | Highland YMCA Half Marathon |
| 2/2/20 | Surf City Half Marathon and Marathon |
| 3/1/20 | Run Through Redlands 5K, 10K and Half Marathon |
| 3/8/20 | LA Marathon |
Talk to your pace leaders to find out more about these races. Many pace leaders have run these races before and can tell
you about the courses and share their experiences.
