Training Hike schedule 2017

[Hike Leader Shari]

Hike for Life 2017- our 11th Annual trek on the LI Greenbelt Trail to raise awareness and funds for the NY Blood Center - will be on Sunday May 21, 2017 !  

Training hikes are beginning at the end of March in preparation for Hike for Life 2017! 

Posted every weekend from March 26 until Hike for Life on May 21st, these hikes are designed to help build up the endurance needed to complete the challenging long distance hike.  Mark your calendars!

Hike for Life 2017 registration on the NY Blood Center website will be opening shortly... stay tuned for notification email!

LI Greenbelt Trail Conference TRAINING HIKES for Spring, 2017 

Sunday Mar 26—Trailview to CSH and Back 

9:00am – 12 miles – moderate – hilly.  Info: Tammy, 631-896-1409, between 6-9pm. 

 

Saturday, April 1 – April Fool’s First Training Hike (seriously!) – Heckscher State Park Field 6

8:30am – 12 miles – fast – flat – Info: Shari, 516-721-0223

Sunday, April 9 – Lower Greenbelt Great River Romp - Great River LIRR Station

8:30am – 16 miles – fast – flat – Info: Shari, 516-721-0223

Saturday Apr 15—Trailview to CSH and Back 

9:00am – 12 miles – fast – hilly.  Info: Tammy, 631-896-1409, between 6-9pm. 

 

Sunday, April 23 – Leave the Lollygagging from Lakeland for Later! - Lakeland County Park

8:45am – 18 miles – fast – varied – Info: Shari, 516-721-0223

Saturday April 29 LOST ROADS OF THE PINES  - Suffolk Community College, Eastern Campus Parking Field 1

9:00 AM – 13+ miles – fast – varied – Info: Jeff, 631-902-3156.

 

Sunday Apr 30— Nassau-Suffolk Trail N to S – Massapequa (on Ocean Ave near Merrick Road)

7:00am – 20 miles – fast – varied.  Info: Tammy, 631-896-1409, between 6-9pm. 

 

Saturday, May 6 – Fire Island Frolic - Robert Moses State Park field 5

8:15am – 12+ miles – fast – flat – Info: Shari, 516-721-0223

 

Saturday May 13—Trailview to CSH and Back  (WEST)

9:00am – 12 miles – fast – hilly.  Info: Tammy, 631-896-1409, between 6-9pm. 

 

Saturday May 13 SARNOFF STOMP - Suffolk Community College, Eastern Campus Parking Field 1  (EAST)

9:00 AM – 13+ miles – fast – varied – Info: Jeff, 631-902-3156

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“Training Hikes” = Longer distance + Faster pace + Fewer stops (+ sometimes more challenging terrain)
They step up from 12 miles to a 20 miler in preparation for the full 28 on 5/21/17.  These are also appropriate for those planning to do the 11 mile option that day.

If you are thinking of hiking the 28 or 11 miles, please attend training hikes if you can.  It will help you get comfortable with the pace as well as parts of the trails taken. In addition, you'll get to know your fellow hikers, and the miles always pass more quickly when there is someone to laugh with!  Those who are unable to attend the HFL are of course still welcome on all training hikes.  The hikes increase in mileage, variation of terrain, or challenge.  None are required to participate on May 21, but they are available and it is strongly suggested you do try at least a few prior to setting out on a 28 miler.

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*** Please note that all of these hikes are coordinated through the LI Greenbelt Trail Conference, a non-profit organization that maintains over 200 miles of trails, advocates for preservation of open space, and leads approximately 200 free hikes annually.  Visit www.ligreenbelt.org  to learn more and become a member of this worthwhile group!  Plus, additional volunteers always welcome!

If any questions, please call, text, or email.  Thanks!
Hope to see you on the trails!

Enjoy,
Shari
516-721-0223 (call/text)
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email: hikegre...@yahoo.com

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