Trip planned, so was hoping those in the know would have some places for training. Would love a pool, or masters group, rides and runs? Any help or advice is greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
I live in Chicago but go there fairly frequently.
The YMCA in Naples has both an outdoor 25Y pool and a 50M pool. T2 Aquatics, a very elite team, trains at the long course pool. You can pay daily admission for either, the 25Y pool is empty during the day, very easy to get a lane. The 50M pool less so, but still it’s easy to get a workout in.
I’ve never brought a bike down, but I have several friends that do. They ride down to Marco and out into the Glades and tell me it’s flat, windy and boring as expected but fairly easy to find roads with little traffic. Maybe look at segments on Strava or MapMyRide. For groups, Google turns up:
http://naplesvelo.ning.com/
For running, I typically just run around the neighborhood. You can run on the beach, but it’s corwded and people get in your way unless you go early morning. If you want to run on the beach, Old Naples (south) is better than North.
might want to reach out to Erik Reitinger and/or Greg Close, I believe they go by Erik @ triby3 and perhaps Triby3 on here, they’ve both been down in Naples getting ready for Panama.
I appreciate the help. I’ll check those spots. Taking my bike, so at least I will get off of the trainer!
Thanks Adam!