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Tuesday Trails, Routes, & Races: Murphy Ranch Trail

1/2/2018

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This week I want to tell you about another one of my top runs. I had a chance to run it New Years Days and its always an experience. I've mapped out a 5.37 out and back route through Murphy Ranch Park but you can start farther away from the park to make you run longer or even start closer to make it shorter yet still enjoy the run through the park trails. For the purpose of this blog I started it at Whittier and Colima Rd. You could park in that area and begin by goign east on Whittier then turn left on La Serna Rd. north up until you reach La Serna High School. Turn right and follow the road straight to Murphy Ranch Park. As you enter the park the trail begins immediately. There are several smaller trails you can try out but for today lets have you stick to the main trail and run straight for about 600 meters at which point you will start to climb and begin the "switchbacks" for a quick right  then left then right then a longer stretch with a final left turn still going uphill. after another 1/2 mile of so you will reach the end of the park and the top of the climb taking you out of the park and on to Le Flore Rd. Turn left and head down to to another dirt path for another 1/2 mile to the end of the route. You are now at the turn around point and some amazing views! Take some picks and head on back the way you came. You could continue down either Colima trails to a slight left or right down Las Palomas to make you run a bit longer if you prefer. This is another hilly run with some very steep sections so be careful on the way down and control your pace. As always consider safety and run in groups or at least with a running buddy especially in area like these with little other people around. I promise next week we will add a run more on the flat side and get away from all these hills! If you like great views and getting away from the traffic of the city this route is a great option! If you are not quite ready for these steep hills it also doubles as a great hike for your and your family! Here is the link to the Map of this route. As always best of luck with all your running goals! Enjoy!

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Tuesday Trails and Routes: Las Palomas Colima Trails

12/26/2017

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Every Tuesday we will feature one of our favorite running routes in the Whittier area. Some trails, some road, some a mix but all are a joy and a challenge to run! Feel free to comment and give us your thoughts on these routes or tell us which ones you want us to review next! The Las Palomas to Colima Trails is one of my personal favorites. Fair warning I love running hills and this route even test my love for them! You start off on Whittier and Valley Home heading north and right on Janine then left on Corella Ave. abut .25 of a mile after this the street name changes to Solejar Dr. and you will know it has since this is where the serious hill climbing begins! Good news is after about .25 of uphill you will get a slight break as you turn right on West heading most downhill until you hit Las Palomas Dr. Its a slight left on to that road and you will start uphill again gradual at first but soon enough the grade begins to pick up. The climb on Las Palomas is about 1.25 miles straight up to the top of the heights but wow what a view!!! From that point while still on Las Palomas Dr you will see a trail head with 2 big logs marking the entrance. Enter there and turn right to head down into the canyon on the Arroyo San Miguel Trail (we have always called in Colima Trail from my days at Cal High) No its down hill for about 1 mile until you reach the tunnel that goes under Colima Rd. If you prefer you can keep going into those trails or head back. This is mapped out as an out and back with the tunnel as the turn around. And of course what goes down must come back up so ready for 1 mile of uphill running! Enjoy the views and for a min pretend you are no where near all the traffic and noise of the city! From here you just head back the same way you came. I have include some pictures in this article for your enjoyment! As far as a review if you love hills this is a run for you. I will say some of the downhills are a bit steep so take it easy while you get used to running them and one of the downsides of this route is beginners should stay clear of it. If you are trying to run a certain pace for a specific workout also not the best route. Outside of that the scenery is amazing the lack of traffic and crowds can't be beat as well. Give this run a try and provide us your feedback! More trails and routes next Tuesday! Here is a USATF Map for thsi route! Enjoy! 

Las Palomas to Colima Trails Route Map

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    Coach Rojas has 11 combined years of coaching experience at various levels including coaching a high school D1 State finalist team and 3 years in a row of a top 10 state ranking. He is passionate of the sport of running and loves to see new runners take up the sport! He wants to share a lifetime of running experience to all

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