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LTMP :: TRAIL RUN 2 loops plus 2 ponds




The Basics:
Event Type:Trail Run
Event Location: Leita Thompson Park   Trail Run: LTMP :: TRAIL RUN 2 loops plus 2 ponds   National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Thu, Jun 25 2020  6:30 pm >> Thu, Jun 25 2020 8:10 pm
Registration Opens: Fri, Jun 19 2020 11:11 am
Registration Cut Off: Thu, Jun 25 2020 3:13 pm
Event Duration:1 Hours 40 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Distance:5.25 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: 5 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

**LAST MINUTE CHANGE UP FOR RAIN**
READ THIS FULL write up:
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. Today's rain is forcing me to play it safe...LTMP has less trail debris, it's groomed better and it's much wider...so it's a lot easier to open it up for a rainy trail run! The LTMPTR will get that heart rate & step count up right out of the gate...This week day D4 trail run (which is more running than it is fast hiking) will see some small elevation, as I take you along what I affectionately dub my "training grounds!" We will do one loop clock-wise (plus the pond loop), then loop BACK around for a SECOND LOOP (plus pond loop) in the counterclockwise 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. 

This FAST hike/trail run is along various trails at LTMP (in a top secret special direction) there are no formal stops planned. The average overall pace will be in the 12 minute/mile pace. 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 after a few months...Safety first, respect to the others second.

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

 


Required Items to Bring:

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

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

great pair of broken in shoes is a plus
trekking poles
rain gear??
*camelbak
eTabs


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Arrive 10-15 minutes early to get head count and intros in.

Park in the gravel lot north (or left as you pull in) of the Art Center, and South of the paved lot where all the tourists park....see GPS LINK ABOVE, as the GPS link above is pretty accurate...just go to the far back lot to the left you'll see my Lil Sasquatch! 



Lil Sasquatch Van

 

 


Notes:

LEAVE NO TRACE!

TICKS are out..bug spray is ideal 

 


* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.


Cancellation/Partial Attendance:   Please review the AOC cancellation policy.