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January Winter Conditioning Runs: 5-7 miles

Field trip: Winter Trail Running Conditioning Series

January Winter Conditioning Runs: 5-7 miles - Cougar Mountain Loop

Winter Trail Running Conditioning Course runs from 5-7 miles. You will need to complete 2 course runs per month over Dec, Jan and Feb to graduate.

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Brad Peacock
Brad Peacock
Primary Leader
  • Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 6.75 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,200 ft

Meet at 9:00 am at Beit Tikvah synagogue. Following introductions, description of route and current trail conditions, plan to start running by 2:10 pm. No passes required. There is no toilet available at the trailhead.

Directions: From I-90—Take I-405S and drive south until Exit 10 for Coal Creek Pkwy. Drive south for about 3 miles to SE79th Pl and turn left. Then turn right onto 136th Ave SE. Park along the street.

We will follow a counter-clockwise loop for ~6.75 miles total distance with 1200 ft elevation gain, following several Cougar trails: Crosstown, Marshalls Hill, DeLeo Wall, and Indian. 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. Even though we are starting during the afternoon, please bring a headlamp just in case!

Link to GAIA route

Link to Strava route

Route/Place

Cougar Mountain: Terrace Trail Trailhead

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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
  • Headlamp with spare batteries
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