December Winter Conditioning Runs: 4-6 miles - Bridle Trails State Park

Meet at 8:00 am the Bridle Trails main parking lot (5300 - 116th Ave NE). The gate to the parking lot is supposed to open at 8:00. If it is not open by 8:05, we will park on 116th Ave just south of the gate. Following introductions, description of route, and current trail conditions, plan to start running by 8:10 am. Discover Pass required to park inside the park. Bathroom available at trailhead.

We will follow a counter clockwise loop around the perimeter of the park. We will look to do an avg pace of 4 mph: a moderate hiking pace on the few uphill portions and 4.5-5.0 mph on the level and downhill sections. Goal is for everyone to run at a conversational pace, which means you can talk in complete sentences without gasping for air, can easily breath through your nose, and have an average heart rate typically less than 140 (75% of max heart rate).  Shouldn't be huffing and puffing.

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

Gaia route: Here is a link to our intended route; variation happens: https://www.gaiagps.com/map/?loc=17.6/-122.1869/47.6570&pubLink=bT9FYcTPOri6qtCY3gUS94T0&trackId=e567b5d7-fb9c-48f1-aaa7-82f42c21b642

Bridle Trails State Park map: https://www.parks.wa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/9278

Full details will be available soon after registration closes on Dec 19. In the interim, please contact the leader with any questions at andycahn@gmail.com.