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Evening: December Winter Conditioning Runs: 4-6 miles

Field trip: Winter Trail Running Conditioning Series

Evening: December Winter Conditioning Runs: 4-6 miles - Japanese Gulch

Winter Trail Running Conditioning Course runs from 4-6 miles. You will need to complete 2 course runs per month over Dec, Jan and Feb to graduate.

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Jennifer Shenanigans
Jennifer Shenanigans
Primary Leader
  • Easy, Easy
  • Easy
  • Mileage: 5.5 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 800 ft
  • Pace: avg 4 mph
  • 4 (6 capacity)
  • 1 (2 capacity)
  • Thu, Nov 21, 2024 at 8:00 AM
  • Mon, Dec 2, 2024 at 5:00 PM
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We will follow a clockwise loop for 4 miles, then run down to the waterfront.  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. Please bring a headlamp, since we will be starting in the dark!

Link to Strava route

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

Meet at 5:45PM at the Japanese Gulch Dog Park Trailhead, Following introductions, description of route and current trail conditions, plan to start running by 5:55PM. No passes required. Bathroom available at trailhead.

Link to Google Map Directions

Route/Place

Japanese Gulch

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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
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