Vickery Creek Quick Step v.5k - Thu, Jan 26 2023

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Vickery Creek Quick Step v.5k


The Basics:
Event Type:Trail Run
Event Location: Upper Lot at Groveway Park - see GPS link below   Trail Run: Vickery Creek Quick Step v.5k  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Thu, Jan 26 2023  5:30 pm >> Thu, Jan 26 2023 6:02 pm
Registration Opens: Sun, Jan 22 2023 11:11 am
Registration Cut Off: Thu, Jan 26 2023 11:11 am
Event Duration:32 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Distance:3.1 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:

READ THIS FULL write up:
a trail run with very lil fast hiking, it's a leg & lung shredding event! It's 5k the HARD WAY! 

Join me as we light up the trails with a ruthless trail run. The VCTR will get that heart rate & step count up right out of the "gates"...This weekday D4 trail run (which is a non-stop effort) will see some nice elevation, as I take you along what I affectionately dub my "training grounds!" Out and back route is challenging, but hard to get lost on if you're drifting off pace. 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 trail run pace average overall will be in the sub 11 minute/mile pace (or quicker). So, if you haven't been on any of my FAST AOC events recently you're probably not going to like this one - saying it's hard is an undestatement. If I see you falling back pretty far within the first turn (or two) I will ask you to try again after a few months...Safety first, respect to the others second.

Since this is a shorter than usual run for me/us we'll be warming up as we approach the bridge to the park - it's then when we'll start counting distance, and we'll conclude back at the bridge - and cool down from there back up to the cars. It is important to arrive b4 the event so we can beat the daylight back to the cars. Don't let the shorter distance FOOL YOU.

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


Required Items to Bring:

"A" Game for a
non-stop effort


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??
maybe a light source??


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

 

We will meet in the upper parking lot at the Groveway Park area above the Roswell Aquatic Center

160 Frank Lewis Dr. Roswell, GA 30075  #GTS - it will get you close. 

There are restrooms at this location + the lot is paved.

Arrive 10-15 minutes early to get head count and intros in. The GPS link above is pretty accurate too...look for the Lil Sasquatch :P


Notes:

LEAVE NO TRACE!
Post Event AB - optional
don't forget a light source - JIC

 


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