Field trip: Winter Trail Running Conditioning Series
February Winter Conditioning Run: 6+ miles - Paradise Valley Conservation Area
Winter Trail Running Conditioning Course runs from 6+ miles. You will need to complete 2 course runs per month over Dec, Jan and Feb to graduate.
Contacts
- Wed, Feb 5, 2025
- Foothills Trail Running Committee
- Trail Running
- Adults
- Easy
- Easy
- Mileage: 7.5 mi
- Elevation Gain: 540 ft
- Pace: avg 4 mph
- 6 (6 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Meet at 6:00 pm at 106th Dr SE on the western edge of the park: https://maps.app.goo.gl/56GNPvf7Tva5XjJE7. Following introductions, description of route and current trail conditions, plan to start running by 6:15 pm. No passes required. Portable toilet available at trailhead.
This route will cover many trails in the Paradise Valley Conservation Area.
We will follow a mostly clockwise loop for ~7 1/10 miles total distance with 769 ft elevation gain, mostly following an outer loop with a couple of meanders through inner trails. We will look to do an avg pace of 4 mph: moderate hike uphill and 4.5-5.0 mph straightaway and downhill. Please bring a headlamp since we will be starting in the dark!
Tail 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
- Headlamp with spare batteries