May 26, 2009

Where is WOW May 25 -31, 2009?


Tuesday, May 25 - Meet at Kezar Stadium Track meets at 6:30AM at the northeast corner of the bleachers, on the track. These are running workouts in Kezar but you may join at any time. Drop-ins are welcome. The main entrance is at 600 Frederick Street, San Francisco, 94117. Street parking is available.

Canceled - Wednesday, May 26 Runner's and Walker's Track Workout at Piedmont High School Track - Canceled Meet Every Wednesday at Piedmont High school Track at 6:30 PM. See you there! We encourage walkers and runners Piedmont Track is just below 301 Wildwood Avenue (Wildwood Elementary School), Piedmont, Calif, 94611. Park on the street and walk down to the track. The WOW Team meets every Wednesday at 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM. Drop-ins are welcome.

Saturday May 30, 8AM at the Warming Hut, Presido, 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 May 31, 8AM Point Isabel El Cerrito (near Costco)
Meet at 8:00 AM in the parking area to the right 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 near Mud Puppy's at the entrance to the bike/pedestrian path.

Toilets, Free Parking, Drinking fountains, picnic tables, and a cafe are right there. Always be prepared for the weather with layers.

See you soon!

May 13, 2009

Where Is WOW May 11 - 17, 2009?

Tuesday, May 12 - Meet at Kezar Stadium Track meets at 6:30AM at the northeast corner of the bleachers, on the track. These are running workouts in Kezar but you may join at any time. Drop-ins are welcome. The main entrance is at 600 Frederick Street, San Francisco, 94117. Street parking is available.

Wednesday, May 13 Runner's and Walker's Track Workout at Piedmont High School Track Meet Every Wednesday at Piedmont High school Track at 6:30 PM. See you there! We encourage walkers and runners Piedmont Track is just below 301 Wildwood Avenue (Wildwood Elementary School), Piedmont, Calif, 94611. Park on the street and walk down to the track. The WOW Team meets every Wednesday at 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM. Drop-ins are welcome.

Saturday May 16, 8AM at Kezar Stadium. We meet at the main entrance on Frederick Street, near the columns and head out from there. The main entrance is at 600 Frederick Street, San Francisco, 94117. Street parking is available.


Saturday, May 16 at 11 AM at Sawyer Camp, San Mateo, e WOW Team will meet this Saturday at 11AM at Sawyer Camp for a 60 minute run/walk. Meet 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 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. Don't make the mistake of taking the Crystal Springs Exit if you are coming from San Francisco. Bring your own water. Bathrooms are available. The trail miles and half miles are marked.

Sunday, May 17 Bay to Breakers - See all details on main site at http://GoWOWTeam.com

Be sure to confirm details with the current week's schedule.

May 4, 2009

Kezar Track, Piedmont High, Great Hiway, and Inspiration Point - How to Get There


Tuesday, May 5 - Meet at Kezar Stadium Track meets at 6:30AM at the northeast corner of the bleachers, on the track. These are running workouts in Kezar but you may join at any time. Drop-ins are welcome. The main entrance is at 600 Frederick Street, San Francisco, 94117. Street parking is available.

Wednesday, May 6 Runner's and Walker's Track Workout at Piedmont High School Track Meet Every Wednesday at Piedmont High school Track at 6:30 PM. See you there! We encourage walkers and runners Piedmont Track is just below 301 Wildwood Avenue (Wildwood Elementary School), Piedmont, Calif, 94611. Park on the street and walk down to the track. The WOW Team meets every Wednesday at 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM. Drop-ins are welcome.

60 Minute Tempo Run on Saturday, May 9, 2009 at 8AM Meet 8:00 AM at the beach sidewalk at Fulton and Great Hiway in San Francisco. This location is just slightly north of the entrance to Golden Gate Park and makes meeting a bit earlier as the area can get crowded. To get there, from the East or north, follow Fulton all the way to the end (going west) where it dead ends at The Great Hiway and Ocean Beach. From South you can follow Skyline Blvd to SF Ocean Beaches and drive north along the Great Hiway to Fulton. Park at the ocean or on Fulton Avenue. Parking is free. There is a public bathroom at The Beach Chalet Restaurant, one block south.


Sunday May 10, 2009 Meet 8:00 at Inspiration Point Run or Walk 30 Minutes to 60 minutes. 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.


People have gotten lost trying to find Isnpiration Point. Print out these directions, please!


WOW Members After Completing the Kaiser Half Marathon