I prefer workouts that climb local forested trails and cruise city streets in varying degrees. Also, an attempt has been made to provide specific information as to the condition and steepness of trails so you may select a level of challenge appropriate to you. Enjoy, and remember that whatever goes up will eventually come down. Each run described is accompanied by a map, a course description and statistics detailing the following essential items. The approximate distance in miles for each route has been calculated from roads, trails and contour intervals of 40 feet of Provisional Maps produced by the United States Geological Survey.
Total distance is shown along with mile marks along each run.
I like to calculate my overall pace per mile for each run to evaluate the workout. I strive to get onto soft surfaces to reduce the pounding on my joints. It s also a way to behold prettier scenery. The best way to conquer hills is to be prepared for them. I have color coded specific sections of the routes for moderate and extreme grades.