Running Joe Posted August 19, 2018 Report Share Posted August 19, 2018 Hey everybody, I don't expect this to be a popular topic but I know there's a few of you out there...anyone run/jog on Harmony's running track or Oasis class? I typically like to get in 7-10 miles a day...and sometimes run twice a day, as long as I get my 7-10 in.....anyway, is it just runners/walkers on the track or is there a lot of traffic from guests just passing through...? Thanks all! Sweety 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBRSKI Posted August 19, 2018 Report Share Posted August 19, 2018 I am a runner and the jogging track is located on deck 5 on all Oasis class ships. The track has one side for walkers and one for runners. Most people are very courteous when they are walking side by side and hear you coming from behind to move over. Or just a "on your right" works too. They have some motivational signs on the ceiling as you run on the track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Running Joe Posted August 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2018 Thanks RBRSKI....if any runners are cruising week of 5/12/19.....lets me know.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooked-on-cruising Posted August 20, 2018 Report Share Posted August 20, 2018 I'm not a runner/jogger but i normally try to get in 5 miles of walking a day.. Hope i'm not in anyone's way.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathyC Posted August 20, 2018 Report Share Posted August 20, 2018 We were on Harmony last year. I most certainly moved out of the way every time a runner went past, but honestly didn't see a lot of them that sailing. Maybe they were running early in the day, not in the late afternoons when I was sitting there...LOL Neesa 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellcee Posted August 20, 2018 Report Share Posted August 20, 2018 Really depends on the day but as stated a simple "on your direction..." works. I used the track almost every day. The mornings were mainly just runners and afternoons there was a mix. I really liked the track. 2 water fountains. Areas to stretch. You'll see a lot of staff but they stay out of the way. I only did about 3 every day, 7-10 is amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baltodave Posted August 20, 2018 Report Share Posted August 20, 2018 I've used the track on Voyager, Freedom and Oasis class ships and I have to say the track on the Oasis class ships are the best of the three! On Voyager and Freedom they are on an upper deck with a lot of deck chairs sticking out in the way (especially in the afternoons). Plus on the Voyager and Freedom class ships, when the ship is cruising, the head-wind (when running towards the front), can be brutal. On Oasis ships, while there's still a head-wind, it's not as bad because the ships itself acts as wind barrier. Also, since the ship is so big, I think it was around 2.5 laps to a mile. One final thing, on hot days, it felt great when you run by the doors of the fitness center because you would feel a rush of cool A/C! CLD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooked-on-cruising Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 I'm not a runner/jogger but i normally try to get in 5 miles of walking a day.. Hope i'm not in anyone's way.. Thank's for all you replies.. I guess it's just like the highways.. slower traffic keep right.. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 There's a running track on a cruise ship ? Who knew.... JLMoran, SolariumSnoozer, ellcee and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteSoxFan Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 I agree that the track on the Oasis class is great for running and walking compared to the other ships. The other ships "tracks" are all on the top deck with loungers and a lot of traffic whereas the Oasis class are more dedicated to the task. I personally don't run as there are no bears on the ship to chase me but I do a fair amount of walking. JLMoran and Neesa 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DunkelBierJay Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 I recently started running again after taking about three years off and am back up to 3 miles per day...I had to get my run in on Allure in June, and while the track is ok...due to the time of year, and the fact that we were docked in Nassau one day I ran, the heat was stifling because the ventilation on that deck is pretty much non-existent. I should have run that day while still at sea and before the sun came up. The thing I like about running on Oasis class is that you are close to the Promenade and water in Cafe Promenade pretty much any time of day you choose to run. Matt did a podcast with a guy who ran a marathon on each RC ship he sailed -- Episode 171 on the RCLBlog podcast...very interesting... Below is a screenshot of how my running app tracked me while in port. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 1 hour ago, DunkelBierJay said: Below is a screenshot of how my running app tracked me while in port. Did you have the drink package on this cruise? Just kidding... DunkelBierJay, vanelli56, Neesa and 5 others 2 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makennedy Posted April 28, 2020 Report Share Posted April 28, 2020 Does anyone know if the running/walking track on Symphony has rules like that you can’t have a stroller on it? We are planning a cruise with our 18mo old and I would like to keep up our daily walks while onboard, but he’s too little to actually walk himself for as long as I like to take him on a walk for. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanelli56 Posted April 28, 2020 Report Share Posted April 28, 2020 4 minutes ago, Makennedy said: Does anyone know if the running/walking track on Symphony has rules like that you can’t have a stroller on it? We are planning a cruise with our 18mo old and I would like to keep up our daily walks while onboard, but he’s too little to actually walk himself for as long as I like to take him on a walk for. Thank you! Dont remember any specific rules... but I do remember some people with walkers/strollers using the track. As long as you're being considerate of others... no one will care or say anything. And like other have already posted... 99% of the people that are on the track are very courteous to the walk/run lanes. Unlike other ships... the oasis class ships have the designated lanes with room to spare. So even if you dont hear a runner coming up behind you in time if you are two wide... there is usually room to pass. The only narrow parts are at the forward and aft ends of the ship. Def. one of the best tracks on a cruise ship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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