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!

Walk/Run Alameda Ferry Landing

Bay Farm Island Harbor Bay Ferry Landing
Sunday May 3 Meet 8:00AM

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 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 October 13 - 19? Track, Lake Merritt and Nike in SF

Hello all!

This week we start training for the CIM Relay and the Kaiser Half Marathon. In addition, we will cheer on our team mates at the Nike Women's Marathon on Sunday, October 19.

Here's the lineup for the week:

Tuesday, October 14
Track workout at Kezar Stadium, 6:30 PM
Details? Go to http://fitness.meetup.com/983/calendar/8856861/

Wednesday, October 15
Track Workout at Piedmont High School, 6:30 PM
Come to both weekend locations or join us at one or the other. We will be walking/running both days.

Saturday, October 1
Lake Merritt, Meet at 9:00 in front of Children’s Fairyland at 699 Bellevue Ave. Oakland

Our workouts begin in front of Fairyland. Toilets available. Free parking is available outside on the street (1 block away on Grand Avenue), otherwise there is a $3.00 park fee. Bring your own water.

From San Francisco
Take I-80 E. across Bay Bridge. Merge onto I-580 E toward CA-24/Downtown Oakland/Hayward-Stockton. Take the exit toward Grand Ave. Turn right onto Grand Ave. to 2nd Bellevue at Children’s Fairyland. Left on Bellevue. Park in front of Fairyland.

From Oakland/Berkeley
Get to Grand Avenue and head toward Fairyland. Pass the first Bellevue Street Sign (one way, end of circuit) at Grand and continue on to the second Bellevue (entry to Fairyland) about 1 mile. Turn right into Bellevue at Children’s Fairyland. Park in front of Fairyland.

Sunday, October 19
Cheer on your pals who are running Nike!
Meet 8:00 AM at the beach sidewalk at Fulton and Great Hiway. This is where the race turns into the park. We'll root for all the runners who go by and will jump in to pace our own WOW Team members when they come through. We can also get in a run along the beach if we don't join in the mayhem of the race or stick around at the finish line. The running this day will be very casual. The main goal is to CHEER!