VICKERY CREEK :: FASTPACK Training Run :: VCFPTR - Thu, May 28 2020

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VICKERY CREEK :: FASTPACK Training Run :: VCFPTR


The Basics:
Event Type:Trail Run
Event Location: Roswell, GA - Oxbo Road over to Vickery Creek Trails   Trail Run: VICKERY CREEK :: FASTPACK Training Run :: VCFPTR  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Thu, May 28 2020  6:30 pm >> Thu, May 28 2020 8:15 pm
Registration Opens: Fri, May 22 2020 11:11 am
Registration Cut Off: Thu, May 28 2020 3:13 pm
Event Duration:1 Hours 45 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Distance:6.4 Miles
Pace:Fast
Trip Leader(s):
Horhay
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:8
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 8 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

FASTPACK TRAINING 101
a trail run with some reallllly fast hiking, it's a leg & lung shredding event! It's 10k the HARD WAY!

Join me as we "LIGHT" up the trails with a trail run mixed with some seriously fast hiking. The VCTR will get that heart rate & step count up right out of the gate...This week day D4 trail run (which is just as much running as it is fast hiking) will see some nice elevation, as I take you along what I affectionately dub my "training grounds!" We might hit a coulple of the same paths twice but never in the same direction. This is NOT a "check out the scenery" event. Conditions have been a little sloppy out there, expect some loose terrain - trekking poles are always advised. I'm going to be introducing some "FASTPACKING" events soon, so this can/will be training for that. If you're not familiar with FASTPACKING check it out...it's sick!

This FASTPACKING hike/trail run is along various trails at Vickery Creek CRNRA (in a top secret special direction) there are no formal stops planned. The average overall pace will be in the sub 14 minute/mile pace (or quicker). So, if you haven't been on any FAST AOC D4 hikes recently you're probably not going to like this hike - saying it's fast is an undestatement. If I see you falling back pretty far within the first mile (or two) I will ask you to try again another time...Safety first, respect to the others second.

ALSO new - Social Distancing is a must - masks are your call.

Rain or Shine...althought I prefer the latter.

 map may or may not be an accurate representation of our elevation

VC6.2 elevation

 


Required Items to Bring:

water - electrolyte drink (easy access)
on-the-go snack/gel
p.s. no scheduled stops
 

Recommended Items to Bring:
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FASTPACKING GEAR
great pair of broken in shoes is a plus
trekking poles
rain gear??
eTabs


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

We will meet in the parking lot off of OXBO ROAD (south side, between Atlanta Street and Dobbs)

The address is near :::
145 OXBO ROAD, ROSWELL, GA 30075
(only access is from Grimes Bridge at this time).

Arrive 10-15 minutes early to get head count and intros in. There are no bathrooms at this lot. The GPS link above is pretty accurate too.


Notes:

LEAVE NO TRACE! 
Don't touch your face, Cover your mounth to cough/sneeze or similar, Stay more than 6' away from me, and please go out of your way (and mine) to spit or shoot a snot rocket. ;)
TY

 


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