How to get to Sawyer Camp

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 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. Bathrooms are available. Water is a maybe. Better to bring your own. The best thing about this site is that each 1/2 mile is marked.

The WOW Team Details and Directions for June 29-July 5

Tuesday, June 30 - 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, July 1 - Marin Run/Walk Group. Meet 10 AM at Tamalpais High School Track. Park on Almonte Blvd, Mill Valley, away from the track score board. We'll meet at the bleachers. I'll wear my black WOW cap.

Wednesday, July 1 - 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 Run/Walk to 12 Mile Practice Run at Sawyer Camp on Saturday, July 4 at 8:00 - 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 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. Bathrooms are available. Water is a maybe. Better to bring your own. The best thing about this site is that each 1/2 mile is marked.

Sunday July 5, 2009 Meet 8:00 at Harbor Bay Ferry, Alameda - Bay Farm Island Harbor Bay Ferry Landing Meet Alameda Ferry Landing Parking Lot at Mecartney/Harbor Bay Parkway Meet 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

Where is WOW June 8 - 14, 2009?

Tuesday, June 9 - Meet at Kezar Stadium Track 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, June 10 - 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 June 13 at 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, June 13 at 11 AM at Sawyer Camp, San Mateo, 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, June 14 at Inspiration Point, Berkeley, 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... 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.

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

Sawyer Camp, San Mateo - How to Get There

Join us on Saturday, April 25 at 8AM

The WOW Team will meet this Saturday at 8AM at Sawyer Camp for a timed fun run/walk. the distance does not matter but you have up to 60 minutes to go out and back and see how far you can get. Finish ribbons to all participants plus an opportunity to evaluate your speed and fitness.

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

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 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. Bathrooms are available. Water is a maybe. Better to bring your own. The best thing about this site is that each 1/2 mile is marked.

Where is The WOW Team January 1 - 11, 2009?

January 7 - Meet 6:30 PM at Piedmont Track

January 10 - Meet 9:00 AM for a co-ed "Pacer's 1 Hour Run" at Sawyer Camp

January 10 - Meet 11:00 AM for WOW Team Walkers and Runners at Sawyer Camp

January 10 - Meet 1:00 PM for the "Learn How to Complete A Race Clinic" at Sawyer Camp

January 11 - Meet 8:00 AM at Point Isabel, El Cerrito

January 11 - Meet 10:30 AM at Point Isabel for the "Learn How to Complete A Race Clinic"

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.

Locations for our workouts for the week of Oct 27 - Nov. 2

Sunday, November 2 - Meet at 9:00 at the Harbor Bay Ferry Landing in Alameda
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

Please be there and ready to run at 9:00 sharp!