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.

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

Saturday Tempo Run at the Great Hiway, San Francisco

60 Minute Tempo Run on Saturday, April 11, 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.

Run The SF Marina/Crissy Field in SF - East Beach Parking

When: February 7, 2009
Where: East Beach Parking Lot at Crissy Field in The Presidio
What Time: 8AM Run, 9AM Meet to discuss this new group of WOW WOmen

The Marina - East Beach – Mason Street near Marina Blvd.

Bring something to eat or drink to share with 5 folks for after the run. Bring layers. It can be cold!

Meet at first picnic tables to the right as you enter the parking lot. Toilets, free parking, water in bathrooms 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. Street becomes Mason. East Beach is the first right turn on Mason. Look for the sign. If you get to Sports Basement, you’ve gone too far. Turn around and try again!

Where Is The WOW Team the Week of December 1 - 7?

The WOW Team gets around!

This week we're at our regular track workouts on Tuesday at Kezar and Wednesday at Piedmont High school.

Kezar Stadium is on Stanyan, near golden Gate Park, San Francisco.

Piedmont Track is just below 301 Wildwood Avenue (Wildwood Elementary School), Piedmont, Calif, 94611. Park on the street and walk down to the track

On Sunday, many of us will be in Sacramento to run The California International Marathon and 4 person relay. You are invited to come up and cheer the team on!

On Sunday we'll also do an informal run at Lake Merritt, Oakland. Be there for 3 miles, 6 miles, or 9 miles if you are training for Kaiser on February 1. This workout may not have a leader, only interested participants.

Lake Merritt - Meet at 8:00 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.

Co-ed Run at Sawyer Camp Saturday, September 6, 2008

Co-ed Run from 3 - 12 miles

Meet 8:30 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.

http://www.co.sanmateo.ca.us/smc/department/home/0,,5556687_12305993_12328403,00.html

Bathrooms and water are available. The best thing about this site is that every 1/2 mile is marked!

Walk/Run Golden Gate Park, Sunday, August 17, 2008

Meet 9th Ave and JFK Boulevard in Golden Gate Park, near the De Young Museum, at junction of JFK and Concourse Blvd. 9:00 AM.

Access Golden Gate Park via 9th Ave. and Fulton Streets. There is no parking in the Park on Sunday. Park on Fulton and walk 1 block into JFK (John F. Kennedy Drive).

Water and bathrooms are available along the route. Dress in layers.

Training Distances:
Always 3 miles at your pace! 5K Walkers, this is your goal for the day
CIM Marathoners - run 9 miles
5K Intermediate - run 60 minutes with hills
5K Novice/Beginner Runners - run/walk 50 minutes

All participants will start off with a brisk 5 minute WALK as warm-up. At that time we will break into our specific training programs and finish the workout which ends with a 5 minute WALK for EVERYONE!


Routes via MapMyRun.com



http://www.mapmyrun.com/route/us/ca/san%20francisco/532861634617

Walk/Run Pt. Isabel, Sunday, August 10, 2008

East Bay – Point Isabel, Richmond

Note - this is a change from our prior meeting spot (less than a mile) at Point Isabel

Meet at 9:00 in the cul de sac in front of the Mud Puppy Cafe. 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 in front of Mud Puppy's.

Toilets, Free Parking, Drinking fountains, picnic tables, and a cafe are right there.

Always be prepared for the weather with layers.

Walk/Run Lazarex Lake Merrit 5K/10K, Sunday August 3, 2008

Be there or be square!

Remember, this is our Sunday workout for August 3. Sign up and get a group discount by entering the code "Club 08".

For race information, use this link. Sign up now!
Lazarex Hope in Motion 5K&10K Run/Walk on August 3, 2008 http://www.onyourmarkevents.com/Applications/HopeInMotion.pdfUse our "Club 08"

We will be meeting as a group at our regular run spot at 7:30 to cheer each other on.

Meet

• In front of Fairyland
• At 7:30 AM
• Have your bib and all registration details completed before 7:30

Walk/Run Berkeley Marina July 27, 2008

Berkeley Marina, Sea Breeze Market, 595 University Avenue at Frontage Road
Click here for Map Quest Link

Last time I checked there were porta-potties on site so, we're meeting at the same old place. Please be there and ready to run at 9:00 sharp!

Heading East on I-80 (from South Bay or San Francisco) take Berkeley, University Avenue Exit onto University Avenue. Make first U-turn possible and head back, over the freeway, to the Frontage Road on the bay side of the freeway. The Sea Breeze Market is to the left.

Heading West on I80 (toward San Francisco)Exit at University Avenue and head toward the Frontage Road on the Bay side of the freeway. The Sea Breeze Market is at the junction of University and Frontage Road. The parking lot is small and dirt. We’ll be able to see each other easily.

Amenities include: outhouse style toilets, free parking, water fountains along the routes, market with food and drinks

Note: One of our group members had her car window smashed and her wallet stolen. Avoid bringing valuables and keep them out of sight.

Walk/Run Sports Basement SF - Crissy Field

610 Mason Street near Marina Blvd., San Francisco. Meet at 9:00 for run/walk 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.

Run/Walk Lake Merritt - Oakland on July 14, 2008

Run/Walk Point Isabel in Richmond

East Bay – Point Isabel, Richmond
Meet at 9:00 in the cul de sac just before entering the parking lot.

From I80 (in either direction) take Central Avenue exit and head toward the bay. Go right on Rydin and follow it to the parking lot at the end (about 1/4 mile or less). We will meet in the cul de sac, near the trail and porta potties.

• Toilets (porta potties)
• Free Parking
• Water from faucets for dogs)
• Human drinking fountains

Run/Walk McLaren Lodge - Golden Gate Park

San Francisco - McLaren Lodge, Golden Gate Park
Meet in front of the lodge near the junction of Fell and Stanyan Streets in Golden Gate Park. On Sunday you can actually park in back of the building if you enter from Stanyan, going south.

The park is closed to traffic on Sunday so parking has to be around the perimeter. Give yourself a little time to park and walk to the starting point.

FYI - This elegant building was built in 1896 to house John McLaren. It is also one of the oldest Mission-style structures in the City. Today, it houses a park information center and an ornate, classic meeting room. Open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (415) 831-2700.Toilets nearbyPark closed to cars on Sunday. Must park on side streets. No charge for parking meters on Sundays.Water (in bathrooms and some drinking fountains)Near the SF Conservatory of Flowers, The De Young Museum, and more.