Epic Jogging Track

[Fairydust312]

Quick question for those who have sailed on the Epic. Does the jogging/walking track really dead end? I've read many reviews criticizing the view, which is obstructed by lifeboats. That's unfortunate enough, but I've also seen a picture posted that makes it look like the track dead ends into a wall. Is that true?

[mi3stooges]

Quick question for those who have sailed on the Epic. Does the jogging/walking track really dead end? I've read many reviews criticizing the view, which is obstructed by lifeboats. That's unfortunate enough, but I've also seen a picture posted that makes it look like the track dead ends into a wall. Is that true?

 

 

Yup :(

[Fairydust312]

Yup :(

 

I keep trying to imagine how that works and picture people pile-ups at the wall. But maybe there isn't enough traffic, given the design problems, to cause a problem.

 

Thanks for the response!

[justcake]

This was one of my biggest disappointments with the Epic. There is no deck space to walk around and enjoy the view:(

[ihopecruise2]

It's on the deck under the lifeboats. Its only on one side of the ship, and you walk from one end and back. You can hardly see the water. :(

[mi3stooges]

Hence...I am looking forward to the Breakaway!!!

[mi3stooges]

I keep trying to imagine how that works and picture people pile-ups at the wall. But maybe there isn't enough traffic, given the design problems, to cause a problem.

 

Thanks for the response!

 

It took me 4 days to find the way out there. It was kinda rough out and heard it wasn't open, so thats probably why I didn't see the way out there. It is VERY dissapointing...imagine a "track" but the straight away part, with only two lanes with arrows showing which direction to go. :eek:

[ColinIllinois]

To make it even worse at various times throughout the week the crew shut off parts off it while they were doing maintenance around the lifeboats. AND....there is vents from the galley that blow out on to the track.

[sdmike]

 

 

Well, it doesn't technically end at a wall, it loops. Yes, my mother is walking the wrong direction ;)

 

Good thing there are more treadmills, and spinning bikes than on any ship on the sea

 

 

Edited March 8, 2013 by sdmike

[Fairydust312]

Thanks everybody for all the information. And I agree, the fitness center seems a much more inviting location. Does it have an ocean view? I see windows in one of the pictures you posted, but I can't tell what's on the other side with the glare.

 

Thanks again!

[sdmike]

Thanks everybody for all the information. And I agree, the fitness center seems a much more inviting location. Does it have an ocean view? I see windows in one of the pictures you posted, but I can't tell what's on the other side with the glare.

 

Thanks again!

 

A beautiful ocean view

[quercus alba]

Thanks everybody for all the information. And I agree, the fitness center seems a much more inviting location. Does it have an ocean view? I see windows in one of the pictures you posted, but I can't tell what's on the other side with the glare.

 

Thanks again!

 

I saw dolphins while jogging across the Mediterranean on a treadmill. You're up really high and looking out a huge wall of glass.

Can't beat that!

 

But the track is just a long back & forth. My wife did 5 miles on it one day--but she usually just likes to run to zone out everything.

Edited March 8, 2013 by quercus alba

[Zeta3]

Yes the track was quite disappointing you can see the water that was ever present in sdmike's pics. I got a couple of miles in on port days but it was not the best. I also had a little trouble on the treadmill one day when the seas were a little high but other than that the fitness center is awesome.

[DesertGal40]

I saw dolphins while jogging across the Mediterranean on a treadmill. You're up really high and looking out a huge wall of glass.

Can't beat that!

 

But the track is just a long back & forth. My wife did 5 miles on it one day--but she usually just likes to run to zone out everything.

 

 

Out of curiosity, how many back and forth laps did it take for a mile? This is going to be our first Non Disney Cruise and I used their running track every single day.

[LinnieRed]

Are the spin bikes available when there are no classes going on?

[bluehawks47]

Are the spin bikes available when there are no classes going on?

 

I would love it if we could, but I have heard that we can't. Maybe that rule has changed??

[BirdTravels]

Out of curiosity, how many back and forth laps did it take for a mile? This is going to be our first Non Disney Cruise and I used their running track every single day.

So,,, you are asking a question to a person who posted a comment 5 years ago in 2013.

[Oakman58]

Out of curiosity, how many back and forth laps did it take for a mile? This is going to be our first Non Disney Cruise and I used their running track every single day.

 

There was a much more recent thread about the Epic's jogging track. You'll find your answer there. Here's the link. https://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2604649

[DesertGal40]

There was a much more recent thread about the Epic's jogging track. You'll find your answer there. Here's the link. https://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2604649

 

 

Thank you. That was really helpful!! I so appreciate it