Santa Fe Striders - Places to Run

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Chimisa Arroyo asphalt path out-n-back 7.6 miles long gradual grade
one short steep hill
3 crossings, walkers, bikes
tempo
Dale Bale dirt trail loop 2 kilometers single track
short steep mountain hills
choice of loops, isolated
coordination
alternating pace
Downtown Plaza asphalt road loop 4-8 miles flat downtown
shallow grades
25 mph zone
tempo
Old SF Trail asphalt road out-n-back 12 miles medium rolling hills
steeper at turn-around
35 mph zone
tempo
Rail Trail dirt trail out-n-back 20 miles small undulating hills
small rocks
no crossings for miles
strength
SF High School rubber track lap 400 meters 6 lanes (8-lane front)
brand new in 2003
rarely crowded
speed
Ski Basin asphalt road out-n-back 26 miles steady steep grade
elevation 7,000-10,000 ft
no shoulder, 35 mph zone
strength

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