Mar 31, 2009

The Warming Hut, SF Presidio

How to Get to The Warming Hut, Presidio, SF

Old Mason Street, at the very end of Crissy Field and slightly beyond is The Warming Hut.

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 (Old Mason) about 2 miles, past Sports Basement to a sign that says West Beach Picnic Area. Take an easy right and follow it to the end, parking area, just below Long Avenue.

The Warming Hut is facing the water, away from the parking area. Meet in the parking area.

Sunday in Martinez - Here are the details

Join WOW on Sunday, April 5 for the Brickyard Race Starting Time 8:30 AM

Follow this link for registration information and directions on how to get there. Let's meet 30 minutes before the race starts at 8:00AM to cheer ourselves on and talk strategy. Please wear your WOW Caps!

This is a small race so we should be able to find each other. That said, let's meet at the starting line at 8:00AM. Try to carpool please.

Directions:
From 680 take Marina Vista West thru Martinez to Talbart Street. Turn right on Talbart, left on Buckley Street. From Hiway 4 take Alhambra North to Marina Vista, right at Talbart, left at Buckley.

Phone info 313-0440x2078

Mar 25, 2009

Join WOW at the Presidio Sports Basement for The RRCA Dinner

Friday March 27 Meet at Sports Basement, SF

5:15 PM - 9:30 PM


610 Old Mason Street near Marina Blvd., San Francisco. Park in the Sports Basement Parking lot.

Park in parking lot in area closest to Marina Blvd, north/east corner, away from the entrance of the store, please. Parking is 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.

Mar 16, 2009

Run with WOW at the Dare to Be Fit 5K Walk/Run and Community Fitness Event

March 22, 2009

On-site registration and pre-race packet pick-up will be available at 7:30 a.m. at PAC 10 Plaza on Sunday, March 22nd, 2009 at Nelson Road and Galvez in Palo Alto.

Here is a link to the map:
http://www.50plus.org/PDFfiles/march22_race_course.pdf

The WOW Team will meet at 7:30 AM to the left of the registration tables. Wear your WOW caps, please! The over fifty race starts at 8:00. The regular race starts at 8:30, I believe.

Contact Stephanie@AskAboutRunning.com for any questions.

Mar 15, 2009

Join WOW at Inspiration Point, Oakland Hills - Run/Walk With Us!

Sunday March 22, 2009 Meet 8:00 at Inspiration Point

Run or Walk

30 Minutes to 11 Miles

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... The miles are marked.

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.


WOW Members After Completing the Kaiser Half Marathon