Walk/Run Locations and Workouts for this Week Sept 29 - October 5, 2008

This should be a fun week with lots of stuff going on. The group meets:

• Tuesday, September 30 for drop-in track workouts at Kezar in San Francisco at 6:30 PM
• Wednesday, October 1 for drop-in track workouts at Piedmont Hi in Piedmont at 6:30PM
• Saturday, October 4, run 3 - 14 miles at Sawyer Camp (San Mateo) at 8:30 AM
• Sunday, October 5, walk/run 3 - 14 miles at the Harbor Bay Ferry Landing in Alameda at 9:00 AM
  
  Directions to Sawyer Camp
  Meet 8:30 at the trail head of Sawyer Camp Trail Park at Crystal Springs Reservoir
  
  To Sawyer Park Trail South Entrance in San Mateo - From I-280 (north or south) take Black Mountain Road/Hayne Road Exit. Go west to Skyline Blvd., then south on Skyline one mile to trail entrance at the junction of Skyline Blvd. and Crystal Springs Road.
  
  Park on the shoulder of the road but be careful to note the "parking signs" and not to park where it is not allowed.
  
  http://www.co.sanmateo.ca.us/smc/department/home/0,,5556687_12305993_12328403,00.html
  
  Bathrooms and water are available. The best thing about this site is that every 1/2 mile is marked!
  
  Directions to Alameda Ferry Landing
  Meet Alameda Ferry Landing Parking Lot at Mecartney/Harbor Bay Parkway
  Meet at 9:00 in front of Ferry Station
  Toilets, free parking, water available
  
  From Berkeley and San Francisco Follow directions to Robert Crown Memorial State Beach until you get to Otis Street. Turn left on Otis instead of entering Robert Crown Memorial State Beach. Stay on Otis for approximately 2 ½ miles, crossing the Bay Farm Bridge. Take the first Right on Island. Follow Island approximately 1 mile to Mecartney. Go Right on Mecartney and follow all the way to the end. Turn Left into the ferry landing parking lot.
  
  From San Jose 880 North, Exit Davis Street, turn left on Davis at end of exit, Right on Doolittle Drive, Stay on Doolittle to Otis. Go left on Island. Follow Island approximately 1 mile to Mecartney. Go Right on Mecartney and follow all the way to the end. Turn Left into the ferry landing parking lot.
  
  This Bay Trail Link offers a great map of several sections of the trail that we use. Enjoy! http://baytrail.abag.ca.gov/maps/East_Bay.pdf

Walk/Run Locations and Workouts for this Week

Week of September 22 – 28

Tuesday 6:30 PM - Drop-in Track – Kezar

Wednesday 6:30 PM – Drop-in Track – Piedmont Hi

Saturday 8:30 AM - AAR/WOW - Lake Merced - 1 hour co-ed hill workout or long run of 13 milesLake Merced – Hiway 35/Skyline Drive, San Francisco

Meet at 8:30 at the junction of Harding Drive and Skyline, the entrance to Harding Park.
Sunday 9:00 AM - WOW Team - Point Isabel, El Cerrito/Richmond – All women
Always be prepared for the weather with layers.

Maintenance Distance = 3 miles
US 10K = 55 minute run
US 1/2 Marathon = 12 miles
CIM Marathon = 13 miles

Walk/Run Locations for the week

Week of September 15 – 21
Tuesday 6:30 PM - Drop-in Track – Kezar – Co-ed Kezar Stadium Directions

Wednesday 6:30 PM – Drop-in Track – Piedmont Hi – Co-ed

Saturday 8:30 AM AAR/WOW - Ocean Beach - Co-ed

Sunday 9:00 AM - WOW Team - All Women
UN Race for Peace 5 & 10K, Berkeley Marina. Discount for registration at http://theweeklypeptalk.com/

Walk/Run SF Presidio and GG Bridge Sat or Sunday Sept. 13 or 14, 2008

This weekend's run will be at the SF Marina beginning at Sports Basement. Depending on how far you want to go, you have the option of crossing the Golden Gate Bridge. A nice 3 mile course takes you to Fort Point.

Walk/Run Tilden this Sunday, September 7, 2008

Calling All Women!
We're walking and/or running 3 miles through 12 miles. Join us!

Meet Inspiration Point - Tilden Park, Berkeley at The Nimitz Way Trailhead

Time: 9:00 AM
Be ready to rock and roll! Toilets and parking are available at no charge. Bring your own water for the run. When the lot is full, parking is available along the roadside.

This paved trail is popular for its beautiful views and rolling course. There is one challenging hill for anyone going 4 miles or more...

From 580/80 take the Buchanan/Albany Exit. Head east on Buchanan about a half mile to San Pablo Avenue. The street will make a slight jog to the right just before reaching San Pablo. As you cross San Pablo--the street becomes Marin Avenue. Go approximately 2 miles up Marin to Grizzly Peak Blvd. Right on Grizzly Peak, 3/4 mile to Shasta Road. Left on Shasta. Shasta becomes Wildcat Canyon Road, stay right where they intersect. Follow Wildcat Canyon Road for approximately 1 3/4 miles to the Inspiration Point parking lot--on the left.

From Hiway 24, Exit in Orinda at Camino Pablo Road/Moraga Way. Head North on Camino Pablo for approximately 2 1/2 miles. Go left on Wildcat Canyon Road--there is a traffic light at this intersection. Continue up Wildcat Canyon Road for approximately 2 miles to the Inspiration Point parking lot--on the right.
Map Link

Co-ed Run at Sawyer Camp Saturday, September 6, 2008

Co-ed Run from 3 - 12 miles

Meet 8:30 at the trail head of Sawyer Camp Trail Park at Crystal Springs Reservoir

To Sawyer Park Trail South Entrance in San Mateo - From I-280 (north or south) take Black Mountain Road/Hayne Road Exit. Go west to Skyline Blvd., then south on Skyline one mile to trail entrance at the junction of Skyline Blvd. and Crystal Springs Road.

Park on the shoulder of the road but be careful to note the "parking signs" and not to park where it is not allowed.

http://www.co.sanmateo.ca.us/smc/department/home/0,,5556687_12305993_12328403,00.html

Bathrooms and water are available. The best thing about this site is that every 1/2 mile is marked!