Morning: January Winter Conditioning Runs: 5-7 miles - Cheshiahud Lake Union Loop

This route covers the Cheshiahud Lake Union Loop.

We will follow a clockwise loop for ~6.5 miles total distance with 470 ft elevation gain. We will look to do an avg pace of 4.5 mph given the low elevation gain, although we will slow down somewhat on hills. Goal is for everyone to run at a conversational pace, which means you can talk in complete sentence 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. Please bring headlamp since we will be starting in the dark! Suggest reflective gear/clothing.

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

Gaia route: https://www.gaiagps.com/map/?loc=13.6/-122.3496/47.6355&pubLink=x18SQI7XvBBH9M3XAemL3S5i&trackId=11695c76-e3d8-4643-8fc5-0785fa80bda7

Seattle City Parks map: https://www.seattle.gov/documents/Departments/ParksAndRecreation/Parks/LakeUnionLoopMap.pdf

History of Chief Chesheeahud and Duwamish Tribe: https://www.duwamishtribe.org/cheshiahud

Full details will be soon after registration closes on January 23. In the interim, please contact the leader with any questions at bell.jennifer.lee@gmail.com.

Meet at 5:00 pm on the east side of the Model Boat Pond in front of the Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI - 860 Terry Avenue N - Seattle). Following introductions, description of route and current trail conditions, plan to start running by 5:10 pm. No passes required. Bathroom available at MOHAI, but note that the museum closes at 5:00pm.

Starting coordinates: 47.626860073932164, -122.33737849198167

Free parking after 4:00 pm on West Lake Avenue.