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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 - Saint Edward State 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

Matt Davey
Matt Davey
Primary Leader
Qualified Youth Leader
  • Easy/Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 5.5 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 804 ft

Meet at 5:30 pm in the Arrowhead Elementary School parking lot (6725 NE Arrowhead Drive - Kenmore). Following introductions, description of route and current trail conditions, plan to start running by 5:40 pm. No passes required. Bathroom available after ~1.6 miles next to the beach.

We will follow a clockwise loop for ~5.5 miles total distance with 804 ft elevation gain through Saint Edward State Park, then Big Finn Hill Park. 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 GAIA route 

Link to Strava route

Route/Place

Saint Edward State 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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