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!

Join WOW for Kaiser Half Marathon Send-off and Post Race Party on Sunday February 1

7:00 AM, Sunday February 1, Meet at the corner of 41st Avenue and Judah St, San Francisco, 94122

The Kaiser Half Marathon is right around the corner. On Sunday, at 8:00AM, The WOW Team and a few thousand of our closest friends will take off from Stowe Lake in GG Park to complete the crazy 13.1 mile course and the civilized 5K.

The WOW Team will meet at 7AM at Judah Street and 41st Avenue, 94122 for a rah rah send-off. If you park near here and walk to the race start, you will be leaving your car near the finish. It's a good 30 minute walk from here to Stowe Lake. Coach Stephanie will have her car available as a shuttle. Let me know if you want to use my free chauffeur services

Immediately afterward there will be a pot luck party at the home of Coach Stephanie. Ask for details. All WOW Members and friends are invited. RSVP, please.

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.

Walk/Run Cesar Chavez Park Berkeley, Sunday, August 31, 2008

Join us for a fun walk/run this weekend, Sunday, August 31 for a 5K or 10K course. Everyone is welcome and every finisher gets a ribbon!

Limited to the first 100 participants. Pre-register by notifying Stephanie@AskAboutRunning.com We'll put you on the roster. See you Sunday!

Meet Cesar Chavez Park at the Berkeley Marina
9:00 AM
11 Spinnaker Wy
Berkeley, CA 94710

Bathrooms(outhouses), free parking, some drinking fountains along the way, views!

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The Route

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 Ferry Landing - Alameda, July 6, 2008

Ferry Landing
Meet Alameda Ferry Landing Parking Lot at Mecartney/Shoreline
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

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.