February Winter Conditioning Run: 6+ miles - Issaquah-Preston Trail

Instructor Availability: FULL (2 capacity) This route will cover some of the Issaquah-Preston trail, with a detour north on East Fork Trail and Coal Mine Loop. We will follow a counter-clockwise loop with an east-to-west out-and-back for ~6 miles total distance with ~750 ft elevation gain. We will stop periodically for hydration and snacks. We will look to do an avg pace of 3.5 mph: moderate hike uphill and 4.5-5.0 mph straightaway and downhill. Please bring a headlamp since we will be starting in the dark! Meet at 4:45 pm at the small parking lot off of Southeast High Point Way, off of I-90 Exit 20 to the north. Directions: Take Exit 20 off of I-90. Turn left, drive under I-90, and park in the gravel lot to the west. 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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