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/Picnic at Tilden Park on Sunday, June 29

Meeting spot: Wildcat Creek Trail, East Bay Regional Parks, Oakland - Tilden Park
Time: 9:00 AM Be ready to rock and roll!

Water, toilets, and parking are available at no charge

Directions to Wildcat Creek Trail are from the East Bay Regional Parks -- Tilden Park website. If you get lost, follow signs within Tilden Park to the Nature Area or Little Farm.

From Hwy 80 East
Take the University Avenue exit in Berkeley. Follow University toward the hills, turn left onto Oxford St. Turn right onto Rose St. Turn left onto Spruce St. Follow Spruce up the hill, you will reach a stop sign at the top of the hill, proceed through the intersection and turn immediately left down Canon Dr. At the bottom of Canon, veer left onto Central Park Drive and follow into the parking lot for the Nature Area.

North of Berkeley
If you live north of Berkeley, you can take the Buchanan St./Albany exit off of 80, and turn toward the hills off of the exit ramp. Buchanan turns into Marin. Marin goes up up up, around the Marin Circle, and up into the hills. Turn left on Spruce and follow directions below. When you get to the very top of the hill, you will see Tilden Park in front of you. Cross the intersection and immediately turn left onto Canon.

From Hwy 24
Exit at Fish Ranch Road. Take Fish Ranch Road to Grizzly Peak Blvd and turn right. Continue on Grizzly Peak Blvd. until you come to the intersection of Spruce Street, Wildcat Canyon Road and Canon Drive. Turn right on Wildcat Canyon Rd, then immediately make a sharp left down Canon Drive. At the bottom of the hill, veer left onto Central Park Drive and follow into the parking lot for the Nature Area.

Meet At Point Isabel - Richmond

Point Isabel
Meet 8:00 for the clinic or 9:00 for our regular walk/run in the public parking lot at the entrance

From I80 (in either direction) take Central Avenue exit and head toward the bay. Go right on Rydin and follow it about 1/4 mile to the parking lot at the end. We will meet at the entrance of the lot, the end of the cul de sac. Portable Toilets, Free Parking , Water

Meet At Berkeley Marina - Sea Breeze Market

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

Please check with us on this location. We are probably going to change. Thanks!

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.

• 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.

Starbucks, San Francisco For The Bay To Breakers

Bay to Breakers, here we come! Whether you are registered or not, please come to cheer on our festive AAR Members who will be participating in this event.

Meet at 74 New Montgomery, downtown San Francisco, in front of Starbucks. This will be one of our annual events. Start planning for 2009. Always the third Sunday in May. See the article in http://altbgo.blogspot.com for a 2008 review.

Come cheer on the gals and participate in the celebration. See The Weekly Pep Talk for full details.

Robert Crown Memorial State Beach - Alameda

Meet at Park Entrance at 8th Street and Otis. We will start our run/walk at 9:00 promptly
Map www.ebparks.org/files/EBRPD_files/brochure/crown_map.pdf

Toilets, parking entry fee $5.00 (free parking is available on side streets), water (in bathrooms, not confirmed if potable)

From San Francisco
80/Bay Bridge towards Oakland, Exit 880 South towards San Jose and Alameda, Take 2nd exit on Broadway/Alameda, Turn right at end of exit onto 5th. Follow signs, Travel through 1 light, then bear right towards Broadway/Alameda. Stay on 5th. Follow signs. Travel through 5 lights, then follow sign for a soft left to Alameda (less than 1 mile). Left on Central (continue to follow rte 61, Turn right on 8th (continue to follow rte 61, Turn right at Otis into Crown Memorial State Beach

From Berkeley
980 W towards downtown Oakland, 880 South, exit toward Jackson Street, travel 1 mile, Left on Jackson Street (you are looping around to get into the tunnel), Left on 8th Street, Left on Webster, Go thru tunnel, Follow route 61/Webster Street through Alameda (less than 1 mile), Left on Central, Right on 8th, Turn right at Otis into Crown Memorial State Beach

From San Jose
880 North, Exit Davis Street, turn left on Davis at end of exit, Right on Doolittle Drive, Stay on Doolittle for 3.6 miles, Stay right to go over the Bay Farm Island Bridge, Stay on Otis for 2 miles Cross 8th Street to head directly into Crown Memorial State Beach.

Golden Gate Bridge San Francisco

Golden Gate Bridge - San Francisco
Meet 9:00 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!

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.