February Winter Conditioning Run: 6+ miles - Redmond Watershed Preserve Job at M

Availability: FULL, 2 on waitlist (8 capacity)

Instructor Availability: FULL (2 capacity)

We will follow a clockwise loop for ~5.9 miles total distance with 689 ft elevation gain, starting with the Trout Loop. We will then enter the main park and head north until we get to Seidel Creek, do a brief jog on Old Pond Trail, then turn around and continue our loop through the rest of the park. We will look to do an avg 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!

Meet at 5:30 pm at the Redmond Watershed Preserve main parking lot (21760 NE Novelty Hill Road - Redmond). Following introductions, description of route and current trail conditions, plan to start running by 5:40 pm. No passes required. Bathroom available at trailhead.

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