Indoor tracks for running?
Ellie asks via Twitter:
Hey @alloveralbany do you know of any cheap indoor tracks for running? Free would better, or no contact if paid membership needed.
It can be hard to stay active during the winter. And while running on a treadmill can be OK, it's not the same as actually running and getting somewhere -- even if you're just running in circles.
So, got a suggestion for Ellie? Please share!
Earlier on AOA: Owning Winter: Running in the cold
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Oooh, great question! I'm assuming Ellie isn't looking for indoor "tracks" such as the one at the North Albany YMCA where you have to run 13+ laps just to reach 1 mile...
... said Sean on Nov 19, 2013 at 12:22 PM | link
I know that the YMCA has indoor tracks, but don't think they meet the "cheap" criteria. Have you thought about investing in some good UnderArmour gear and sticking to the great outdoors? I find, with adequate layering, that I can run comfortably in temperatures as low as 15-20 degrees.
... said Silvia Meder Lilly on Nov 19, 2013 at 12:28 PM | link
The SEFCU arena has a 1/10 mile track. I'm not sure what their policy is for using it, but I've played pick-up basketball in the arena before and never had to show ID. Your use of it will be limited depending if there is practice, game, etc.
... said theshakes on Nov 19, 2013 at 12:32 PM | link
i would use sefcu arena also. anyone can purchase a suny alumni membership which enables you to purchase an id card to use for admission to all the facilities (gym, weight room, pool, etc). used to be about $125/yr - not sure what it is now. good value !
... said leo on Nov 19, 2013 at 1:05 PM | link
http://www.squidoo.com/capital-district-ny-indoor-running-and-running-tracks
... said erin on Nov 19, 2013 at 1:22 PM | link
Siena has a pretty terrible one, if you can gain access. It's almost 1/8 of a mile. Compared to what else is in the area, it's not bad.
... said aw on Nov 19, 2013 at 1:49 PM | link
I know the Cicotti center in colonie has an indoor track...not sure about the price, though.
... said Elisabeth on Nov 20, 2013 at 8:08 PM | link