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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 - Point Defiance 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

Ryan Mansfield
Ryan Mansfield
Primary Leader
  • Easy
  • Easy
  • Mileage: 5.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 790 ft
  • Pace: avg 4 mph

Meet at the Parking lot along 5 Mile road in Point Defiance Parking at 8AM.  Google Map Link to Parking Lot location  Following introductions, description of route and current trail conditions, plan to start running by 8:10AM. No pass required at trailhead

We will look to do an average pace of 4 mph: moderate to fast (depending on group comfort) 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

Point Defiance 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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