Morning: January Winter Conditioning Runs: 5-7 miles - Paradise Valley Conservation Area

This route covers the Paradise Valley Conservation Area - only the area south of Paradise Lake Road.

We will follow a mostly counter-clockwise loop for ~5.5 miles total distance with 375 ft elevation gain. We will look to do an avg pace of 4.0 mph: moderate hiking pace on the uphill sections and 4.5-5.0 mph on straightaway and downhill sections. 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!

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

Snohomish County Parks map: https://snohomishcountywa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/9660/Park-Trail-Map?bidId=

Strava Route Link: Here

Full details will be soon after registration closes on Jan 8. In the interim, please contact the leader with any questions at bell.jennifer.lee@gmail.com.

Meet at 5:00 pm at Paradise Mainline Trailhead off of NE 205th St.  Woodinville WA. Link To Google Directions: Here

Following introductions, description of route and current trail conditions, plan to start running by 5:10 pm. No passes required. No bathrooms at trailhead