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December Winter Conditioning Runs: 4-6 miles

Field trip: Winter Trail Running Conditioning Series

December Winter Conditioning Runs: 4-6 miles - Bridle Trails State Park

Winter Trail Running Conditioning Course runs from 4-6 miles. You will need to complete 2 course runs per month over Dec, Jan and Feb to graduate.

Contacts

Andy Cahn
Andy Cahn
Primary Leader
Qualified Youth Leader
  • Easy
  • Easy
  • Mileage: 5.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 500 ft
  • Pace: moderate

Meet at 8:00 am at the entrance to Bridle Trails State Park off of 116th Ave NE, opposite NE 53rd Street.  If you park inside the park, you will need a Discover Pass. If you park on 116th, you do not need a pass. There is a bathroom available near the trailhead. 

This is a casual run through a few trails in Bridle Parks, covering 5 miles and about 500 feet of elevation gain. We will look to do an average pace of 4 mph: fast hike uphill and 4.5-5.0 mph straightaway and downhill. 

Link to GAIA route 

Link to Strava route

For a complete description of  trail running with the Mountaineers, please consult the Trail Running Standards.

Route/Place

Bridle Trails State Park

Roster
Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Please wear layers of breathable, technical clothing suitable for outdoor aerobic activities for this course's activities.

  • Waterproof jacket, hat, buff, gloves, sunglasses; running-specific gaiters recommended
  • Warm mid-weight layer (e.g. down vest or wool long sleeve)
  • Trail running shoes
  • A small day pack suitable for trail running
  • Bring snacks and water
  • Trail running-adapted ten essentials
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