2018-2019 Schedule (PDF)
2019 GAP Schedule (PDF)
GAP Training*
| Date | Miles** | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| March 31 | 3 | LA Marathon Celebration/Open House/GAP starts |
| April 7 | 4 | |
| April 14 | 5 | |
| April 21 | 6 | Easter (still meeting–do mileage on your own if you can’t come) |
| April 28 | 5K/Tri | 17th Annual PossAbilities 5K/Triathlon Race takes place at Drayson Center; register online at active.com |
| May 5 | 7 | |
| May 12 | 8 | Mother’s Day (still meeting) |
| May 19 | 5K/10K | El Dorado Ranch Ramble (must pay $10 by May 12) |
| May 26 | 9 | Meet at Hulda Crooks Park; Drayson Center closed for Memorial Day |
| June 2 | 10 | (Destination race: Stockholm Marathon June 1) |
| June 9 | 10 | |
| June 16 | 10K | Rerun Race (must $10 by June 9); Father’s Day |
| June 23 | 12 | (Fit Fest @ Running Center, 8 a.m. – noon) |
| June 30 | 8 | (Destination race: REVEL Mt. Hood June 29) |
| July 7 | 10 | |
| July 14 | 12 | |
| July 21 | 8 | Member Appreciation Day. No day-of registration. Must register online July 18, July 19 or July 20. A code will be sent to you via the weekly email for the $20 discount. Pick up your tag at the Drayson Center July 21 between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. |
| July 28 | 10 | |
| August 4 | 12 | |
| August 11 | 0 | Lopers Clinic Opening Day – No mileage; past members please volunteer |
* 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.
