Yesterday’s alternative got you outside with your neighbors in the Nonahood. In today’s alternative, we are featuring the endurance sports training team – Team Vortex.
Team Vortex
Team Vortex is a run, walk, and triathlon club whose home base is the Lake Nona YMCA with practices throughout Central Florida. They have walkers, runners, cyclists, swimmers and triathletes at all levels and ages. There is a junior team for youth ages 5 to 14 and an adult team for everyone ages 15 and up.
The Team meets almost every day to practice. They have both morning and evening options six to seven days a week, based on season, to accommodate everyone’s availability.
The cost is $75 per year to become a member for the adult team and you can join at any time during the year. Youth members pay quarterly and sign up at the YMCA. YMCA members have access to all of the equipment including the pool during special team dedicated hours. Non-YMCA members will have to pay additional fees for guest access. A benefit to joining is that new team members get paired up with another more experienced member to serve as a mentor and training partner.
Team Vortex trains and participates in several races and competitions each year. For 2016, some of the upcoming races are:
- Tomoka Half Marathon in Ormond Beach, FL
- Anthony’s Triathlon in St. Petersburg, FL
- Ironman full and half competition in North Carolina
Members don’t have to sign up for a race to join. Team Vortex encourages athletes with varying levels of experience from beginners training for their first 5k race to those training for Ironman competitions to join.
Team Practice Schedule:
Mornings:
- Mondays and Wednesdays at 5:30am – Swim at YMCA Pool
- Tuesdays at 5:30am – Cycle inside YMCA
- Thursdays at 5:30am – Speed Work (running) at Lake Nona High School Track
Evenings:
- Tuesdays at 6:30pm – Running at “Mount Nona” (417 overpass on Lake Nona Boulevard)
- Mondays and Wednesdays at 6:30pm – Swim at YMCA Pool (after the time change)
- Thursdays at 6:30pm – Bike the airport loop (after the time change)
Weekends:
- Saturdays and Sundays at Sunrise – Practice varies from running, swimming, and cycling based on season.
For more information and team membership:
- Email: [email protected]
- Visit their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Team-Vortex-171779299639141/
Click below to read about Alternatives #1-4:
#1 – Biggest Loser Competition
That concludes our series on featuring alternatives to the crowded gyms. Let us know which ones you try in the comments below.
