Lake Merritt, Where Does WOW Meet?

Lake Merritt - Meet at 8:00 in front of Children’s Fairyland at 699 Bellevue Ave. Oakland

The WOW Team meets at Lake Merritt starting at Fairyland. One time around the lake is 3.1 miles.

Our workouts begin in front of Fairyland on Bellevue. Toilets available nearby. Free parking is available on Sunday outside on the side streets (Grand Avenue and others), otherwise there is a $5.00 parking fee. Off street parking (away from Grand Avenue) is available and free all days of the week. Bring your own water and layers of clothing.

Please Google the directions as there are several freeways that come into this area and there are confusing directions. Find your best route and go for it!

There are also toilets and water fountains at a few locations on the course.

See you there!

Point Isabel, El Cerrito - How To Get There For WOW Run and Walk Workouts

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.

Photo of Sharmaine M, Christy G, Arlene L. Courtesy of WOW Member Jen W

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!

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.

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

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.

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.