Kezar Stadium, SF Tuesday Track Workouts

April 28 , 2009

April 28 Track meets at 7 AM 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.

Run or Walk At Piedmont Track - How to Get There

Runner's and Walker's Track Workout: Wednesday April 15

Meet Every Wednesday at Piedmont Highschool 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.

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

Join WOW at the Berkeley Marina - Run/Walk With Us!

Sunday, April 19, Meet at the Berkeley Marina 8:00 AM

Berkeley Marina, Sea Breeze Market, 595 University Avenue at Frontage Road
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 8:00 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.

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.

The Warming Hut, SF Presidio

How to Get to The Warming Hut, Presidio, SF

Old Mason Street, at the very end of Crissy Field and slightly beyond is The Warming Hut.

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 (Old Mason) about 2 miles, past Sports Basement to a sign that says West Beach Picnic Area. Take an easy right and follow it to the end, parking area, just below Long Avenue.

The Warming Hut is facing the water, away from the parking area. Meet in the parking area.

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

Join WOW at the Presidio Sports Basement for The RRCA Dinner

Friday March 27 Meet at Sports Basement, SF

5:15 PM - 9:30 PM


610 Old Mason Street near Marina Blvd., San Francisco. Park in the Sports Basement Parking lot.

Park in parking lot in area closest to Marina Blvd, north/east corner, away from the entrance of the store, please. Parking is 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 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.

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!

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 January 12 - 18, 2009?

We're in Piedmont at the track on Wednesday, January 14 and in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco on January 18. Details are on the blog at Go WOW Team or The Weekly Pep Talk

See you soon!

6th and Fulton at Golden Gate Park - How to Get There

Enter Fulton and 6th Ave San Francisco in Google and you will be taken to the map. Depending on where you are coming from, all roads lead to San Francisco!

There is no parking in Golden Gate Park on Sundays so, be prepared to park on the street. We'll meet on the corner of 6th and Fulton Avenue at 8:00, on the park side of the street.

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"

Golden Gate Bridge - How to Get There

Golden Gate Bridge - San Francisco
Sunday workouts meet at 8:00 AM at the free parking area below the tourist parking area at the Golden Gate Bridge, south side entrance.

Here are more detailed directions. Follow Hiway 1 or 101 North to the Last San Francisco Exit Immediately before the toll booths, go right at this exit into the Golden Gate Bridge Vista Parking Lot and stay to the right. Exit the parking area and go left on Lincoln Blvd, heading down the hill less than 1/4 mile. The dirt/gravel parking area is to your left. If you get to Long Ave (a street on your left heading to Fort Point) you have gone too far. Turn around and head back up the hill.

From Hiway 1 and 101 South, after crossing the Golden Gate Bridge into San Francisco Immediately after the toll booth go right into the west parking area. Go right and right again thru a tunnel to the east parking area described above as the Golden Gate Bridge Vista Parking Lot and keep to the right. Exit the parking area and go left on Lincoln Blvd, heading down the hill less than 1/4 mile. The dirt/gravel parking area is to your left. If you get to Long Ave (a street on your left heading to Fort Point) you have gone too far. Turn around and head back up the hill.

Bathrooms in tourist parking area

Free parking in non-tourist area

Water in tourist parking area

Lots of tourists in tourist parking area!

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.

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.

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 the Week of November 10 - 16

November 10 - 16 Workouts

Tuesday, November 11 - Kezar Track 6:30 PM

Wednesday, November 12- Piedmont Track 6:30 PM

Saturday, November 15 -

Meet 7:00 AM OR 8:30 at the trail head of Sawyer Camp Trail Park at Crystal Springs Reservoir for 20 miles (7AM) or 3 miles - 10 miles at 8:30 AM

Sunday, November 16, Meet at the Berkeley Marina 8:00 AM

Berkeley Marina, Sea Breeze Market, 595 University Avenue at Frontage Road
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 8:00 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.