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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 - Dash Point State Park

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.

Contacts

Ryan Mansfield
Ryan Mansfield
Primary Leader
  • Easy
  • Mileage: 6.26 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 715 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 450 ft
  • Pace: avg 4 mph

Meet at 8:00AM in the Parking lot at the Thames Creek Trailhead Link to Google Directions.  DIscovery pass required. No bathrooms in parking lot, but there are public restrooms a short distance from parking near the water/beach.  We will stop at the bathrooms before running if anyone needs them.

We will complete 2 separate loops in the park, see route included.

Link to Strava Route

Route/Place

Dash Point State Park

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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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