Field trip: Winter Trail Running Conditioning Series
December Winter Conditioning Runs: 4-6 miles - Tiger Mountain Lowlands
IMPORTANT: Route change due to trail closure. 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.
- Thu, Dec 26, 2024
- Foothills Trail Running Committee
- Trail Running
- Adults
- Easy
- Casual
- Mileage: 5.0
- Elevation Gain: 1,000 ft
- Pace: avg 3.5 mph
- FULL (8 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Meet at East Sunset Trailhead at 6:00am. Ready to run by 6:10 am.
We will run at an easy conversational pace with power hiking uphill and running flat and down sections. We will run as a group. Expected total time is 1 hour 15 minutes.
Parking pass: not required for East Sunset TH.
Gaia route: link
For a complete description of trail running with the Mountaineers, please consult the Trail Running Standards.
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