Are there any decent indoor running tracks in the Tulsa area?
I searched around online, but wasn't able to find any.
First United Methodist Church has one .......
Theres one inside CityPlex Towers but you have to work there to use it.
TCC metro, St. John's Health Club
Quote from: DwnTwnTul on January 04, 2011, 10:57:06 AM
TCC metro, St. John's Health Club
ORU aerobic center is another. As I recall the TCC SE campus also has an indoor track.
TCC is a great suggestion. You can join their "Alumni & Friends Association" for $25 per year. Then you can join the gym for $50 per semester (fall or spring) or $25 for the summer semester.
It's not a bad deal when you add up how much other health facilities charge. It's not the latest and greatest equipment, but it's well-maintained and there's about any cardio or weights you'd want, plus the indoor track.
Anyone can join as a "friend" of TCC.
http://www.tulsacc.edu/12308/
I like the SouthEast campus better than Metro, but I'm thinking Metro might be a lot more handy for me.
So First United Methodist Church, TCC SE campus, St. John's Health Club...??? anyone else?? Please rate these locations from your top picks to your least favorite....
I believe the new Sand Springs Community Center has an indoor track.
Claremore at their city facility. Walking and running. And it is elevated above the basketball courts.
Really was looking at within Tulsa... near Hillcrest area.. or South Tulsa....
Quote from: RitzLondon on November 10, 2011, 10:48:50 AM
Really was looking at within Tulsa... near Hillcrest area.. or South Tulsa....
There is a track in the City Plex, 4th floor, east building, I think.
It was available to tenants a few years ago. I don't know if it's available otherwise.
Does anyone know more about the ones at First United Methodist Church, TCC SE campus, St. John's Health Club???
Quote from: RitzLondon on November 10, 2011, 10:56:45 AM
Does anyone know more about the ones at First United Methodist Church, TCC SE campus, St. John's Health Club???
TCC SE is a good track as is the one at TCC downtown. I don't know how to really rank one. If you are looking for an indoor 400 meter track, there's not one in Tulsa that I'm aware of. I believe all have rubberized surfaces which provide a little cushion. You can become an "alumni & friends" member for $25 a year then pay for the fitness center by semester. It's stupid cheap, much less than joining a fitness center, as I recall.
http://www.tulsacc.edu/alumni
Slightly OT, but can someone tell me if I'm missing any downtown fitness centers. I'm weighing the costs/benefits of each, trying to figure out which to join for the cold months. Is the one in the Williams Tower available for the public?
YMCA
http://www.ymcatulsa.org/
TCC Metro
http://www.tulsacc.edu/student-services/fitness-center
Tower Fitness
http://www.towerfitness.net/
What about this Methodist church you speak of? What's their policy toward heathens?
Quote from: TheTed on November 10, 2011, 11:26:55 AM
What about this Methodist church you speak of? What's their policy toward heathens?
Just like Jay Seuss, they are always recruiting from the ranks of heathens.
Quote from: BADude on January 04, 2011, 09:40:30 AM
Are there any decent indoor running tracks in the Tulsa area?
I searched around online, but wasn't able to find any.
hi BADude, i know about it and i am sharing with you. Running is a great way to stay in shape. It is excellent for your heart and lungs, and many people with asthma use running as a way to increase their lung capacity.
In Oklahoma, we are blessed with mild springs and autumns, so running outdoors is an option for a good portion of the year. Even in winter the temperatures are usually mild, except for the occasional blizzard or ice storm. Sadly, there are not many indoor running tracks in Tulsa, but there is at least one for those days when running outside is not an option, and we all know that treadmills can suffice, but just aren't the same.
Tulsa Community College, Fitness Centers
There are a few ways you can have access to the TCC Fitness Centers, which are all equipped with indoor tracks at every campus. All faculty, staff and students (enrolled in at least one credit hour) may use it. If you do not work there, though, and are not interested in attending TCC, you may become a member of the TCC Friends and Alumni association. Annual fee for a "TCC Friends" membership is $25 for one, or $40 per family. Fitness center access is an additional $50 per semester, or $25 for the summer, for each person. Young children are not allowed on campus.
River Parks
These parks run the length of the Arkansas river from 101st Street to I-244, and are all connected with bike and running trails. It also connects to the Creek Turnpike Trail at 96th and Riverside, and the Sand Springs Trail near downtown. There are numerous parking lots along Riverside Drive, and the parks includes Turkey Mountain at 71st and Elwood when you cross the river going west. There are 26 miles of trails, and there is a track at 31st and Riverside that goes from the east side of the river, crosses to the west, and circles back around and is close to 5k in distance. Most of the trails along Riverside are relatively flat, with a few hills and valleys, so it is ideal for the beginning runner. There are no distance markers, but if you need to know how far you have gone, simply follow the streets—it is 1 mile between 71st and 61st, etc. It is free to use the trails.