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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 - Soaring Eagle Regional 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

Linsey Hansen
Linsey Hansen
Primary Leader
  • Easy
  • Easy
  • Mileage: 6.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 583 ft

Meet at 8:00 am at 26015 East Main Drive. The main entry is on the west side of the park in Sammamish via 228th Avenue SE and SE 8th Street to the end of East Main Drive, where there is a small paved parking lot. Following introductions, description of route and current trail conditions, plan to start running by 8:10 am. Restroom in parking lot. No parking passes required.

This route will cover Soaring Eagle Regional Park.

We will follow a counter-clockwise loop for ~6 miles total distance with 583 ft elevation gain. 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. 

For a complete description of  trail running with the Mountaineers, please consult the Trail Running Standards.

Link to GAIA route 

Link to Strava route

Route/Place

Soaring Eagle Regional 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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