Where Are We The Week of November 24 - 30?

November 24 - 30 Workouts

Tuesday, November 25 - Kezar Track 6:30 PM (Co-ed)

Wednesday, November 26 - Piedmont Track Officially canceled however...(Coach Stephanie will not be at the track. The workout is listed on http://runwalktrain.blogspot.com/

Piedmont Track is just below 301 Wildwood Avenue (Wildwood Elementary School), Piedmont, Calif, 94611. Park on the street and walk down to the track.


Sunday, November 30 - Meet 8:00 AM at Presidio Sports Basement
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.

610 Mason Street near Marina Blvd., San Francisco in the Sports Basement Parking lot. Meet at 8:00 Sunday in front of Sports Basement. Park in parking lot in area closest to Marina Blvd, away from the entrance of the store, please.

Toilets, free parking, water on route and some drinking fountains. Gorgeous views (absolutely free!)

From I 80 follow The Embarcadero to Bay Street. Left on Bay and continue to Laguna. Go right on Laguna, past Fort Mason to Marina Blvd. Follow Marina Blvd. going West, past the Yacht Harbor. Keep to the right on Marina Blvd and drive into the Presidio as if going to Crissy Field. Marina becomes Mason. Follow Mason about 1 mile until you arrive at the Sports Basement parking lot. Go left into the lot.

Where Are We the Week of November 17 - 23?

We do the track workouts, same as always.

Tuesday 6:30 PM - Drop-in Track – Kezar – Co-ed Kezar Stadium Directions

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

Our weekend workouts will include Lake Merced/Ocean Beach/SF on Saturday and Inspiration Point in Berkeley on Sunday. Join us!

Full details below...


Saturday 8:30 AM
Lake Merced, San Francisco - Meet across from the Old Boathouse at Harding Park, just past the entrance to Harding Park on Harding Drive. Hiway 35/Skyline Drive, San Francisco near the junction of Harding Drive and Skyline, the entrance to Harding Park.

Directions From 19th Ave, (Hiway 1) go West on Sloat Blvd, toward the ocean 1.2 miles. Turn slight left onto Skyline Blvd/CA-35 S. After approximately ½ mile turn left into Harding Park (Harding Road) at Lake Merced. Park at the old boathouse.
Toilets, No Parking Fee, Water (in bathrooms and some drinking fountains) Picnic tables and golf course. Dogs OK.

Sunday 8:00 AM
Meet Inspiration Point - Tilden Park, Berkeley at The Nimitz Way Trailhead. Be ready to rock and roll! Toilets and parking are available at no charge. Bring your own water for the run. Dogs OK. 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.

Where Are We the Week of November 10 - 16

November 10 - 16 Workouts

Tuesday, November 11 - Kezar Track 6:30 PM

Wednesday, November 12- Piedmont Track 6:30 PM

Saturday, November 15 -

Meet 7:00 AM OR 8:30 at the trail head of Sawyer Camp Trail Park at Crystal Springs Reservoir for 20 miles (7AM) or 3 miles - 10 miles at 8:30 AM

Sunday, November 16, Meet at the Berkeley Marina 8:00 AM

Berkeley Marina, Sea Breeze Market, 595 University Avenue at Frontage Road
Last time I checked there were porta-potties on site so, we're meeting at the same old place. Please be there and ready to run at 8:00 sharp!

Heading East on I-80 (from South Bay or San Francisco) take Berkeley, University Avenue Exit onto University Avenue. Make first U-turn possible and head back, over the freeway, to the Frontage Road on the bay side of the freeway. The Sea Breeze Market is to the left.

Heading West on I80 (toward San Francisco)Exit at University Avenue and head toward the Frontage Road on the Bay side of the freeway. The Sea Breeze Market is at the junction of University and Frontage Road.

The parking lot is small and dirt. We’ll be able to see each other easily.

Amenities include: outhouse style toilets, free parking, water fountains along the routes, market with food and drinks

Note: One of our group members had her car window smashed and her wallet stolen. Avoid bringing valuables and keep them out of sight.

Where Are We The Week Of November 3 - 9, 2008?

November 3 - 9, 2008

Nov. 4 - Track Workout at Kezar Stadium - 6:30 PM

Nov. 5 - Track Workout at Piedmont Hi - 6:30 PM

November 8 - Golden Gate Bridge - San Francisco
Meet 8:30 at the free parking area below the tourist parking area at the Golden Gate Bridge, south side entrance. Here are more detailed directions. Follow Hiway 1 or 101 North to the Last San Francisco Exit Immediately before the toll booths, go right at this exit into the Golden Gate Bridge Vista Parking Lot and stay to the right. Exit the parking area and go left on Lincoln Blvd, heading down the hill less than 1/4 mile. The dirt/gravel parking area is to your left. If you get to Long Ave (a street on your left heading to Fort Point) you have gone too far. Turn around and head back up the hill. From Hiway 1 and 101 South, after crossing the Golden Gate Bridge into San Francisco Immediately after the toll booth go right into the west parking area. Go right and right again thru a tunnel to the east parking area described above as the Golden Gate Bridge Vista Parking Lot and keep to the right. Exit the parking area and go left on Lincoln Blvd, heading down the hill less than 1/4 mile. The dirt/gravel parking area is to your left. If you get to Long Ave (a street on your left heading to Fort Point) you have gone too far. Turn around and head back up the hill.

• Bathrooms in tourist parking area
• Free parking in non-tourist area
• Water in tourist parking area
• Lots of tourists in tourist parking area!
  
  

November 9, We're at Point Isabel, El Cerrito

Note new starting time at 8:00!!

Meet at 8:00 AM in the cul de sac in front of the Mud Puppy Cafe. Look for the group at the entrance to the bike/pedestrian path away from the dog walking area.

From I80 (in either direction) take Central Avenue exit and head toward the bay. Go all the way to the end of Central and take a right on Isabel and follow it to the parking lot at the end (about 1/4 mile or less). We will meet in front of Mud Puppy's. Toilets, Free Parking, Drinking fountains, picnic tables, and a cafe are right there. Always be prepared for the weather with layers.

November 9, OOPS! We're not at Inspiration Point