We will run a lengthy stretch along the Great Highway FIRST (this is actually the LATTER part of the race) and get our remaining mileage in Golden Gate Park LAST. In short, you are covering the majority of the course you will encounter on race day. You will be logging between 7-11 miles depending upon your training level.
Here is a map link for the course-
Great Highway/Golden Gate Park Route
Here is a description of our course:
Everyone will head SOUTH from the Beach Chalet on the paved path running along the Great Highway. Everyone will run ALL THE WAY TO THE END OF THE GREAT HIGHWAY! The intersection of Great Highway and SLOAT is the end of the Great Highway. There’s a controlled intersection here and the paved path effectively ends. This is a 2.35 mile stretch. If you need to use the restroom and/or grab a drink of water you will need to cross the street and head WEST over to the rest area (this will be clear once you get there).
Turn around and head back to the Beach Chalet. This is admittedly a challenging stretch as it seems to go on FOREVER! But, this is GREAT preparation for race day. Once you conquer this stretch you will know what to expect in the latter stages of the race! Once you get back to the Beach Chalet, you will have 4.7 miles under your belt. Again, feel free to stop, knock back a gel and/or some water, use the restroom, etc.before you head into Golden Gate Park for your remaining mileage.
Head NORTH from the Beach Chalet and promptly take a right turn to get onto JFK. You will run along the dirt path for about a half a mile until you come to a stop sign. Turn
LEFT at this stop sign at the pedestrian crosswalk onto the dirt path running along JFK. I will try to put some chalk down at this intersection indicating where to go.
You will continue running along this path for some time. As you close in on the first mile you will see the 'Bison Paddock' on your left. Shortly after you pass the paddock, you will see Lake Spreckles on the left. Look at the pavement on the ground by the intersection right next to Lake Spreckles and you will see a FF 7 on the ground. Beginners will turn around here and head back to the Beach Chalet for 7 MILES!If you need water, cross the pedestrian crosswalk over to Lake Spreckles and you will see the water fountain on your left.
Everyone else will continue running on the dirt path. A half a mile later, look for a FF 8 in white ‘flour’on the dirt path in front of you. Additionally, look over to the right (and downhill) and you will see a rest area/water fountains. Lastly, look for a FF 8 in chalk on the road to your left. Intermediate runners will turn around here and head back to the Beach Chalet for 8 MILES! Admittedly, there aren’t a lot of great visual cues for this turn around, so keep your eyes peeled for the flour/chalk markings!
Advanced/Race level runners will continue running along the dirt path towards JFK/Transverse. This is roughly 2 miles from the Beach Chalet. If you cross over to the LEFT side of JFK, you will find another water fountain.
Continue running on the RIGHT side of the dirt path past JFK/Transverse for another 200 meters are so. KEEP YOUR EYES PEELED FOR A PEDESTRIAN CROSSWALK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET AND A ‘FF 9’ IN THE MIDDLE OF THE PATH! Advanced level runners will turn around here and head back to the Beach Chalet for 9 MILES!
Race level runners will continue running for another mile on the right side of JFK. You will pass De Young Museum and eventually see the Flower Observatory appear on your left. You are close to your turn around for 11 miles. JFK soon intersects with ‘Middle Drive’. Right at this intersection you will find a ‘FF 11’ in chalk on the ground. Turn around here and head back to the Beach Chalet for 11 MILES!
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Saturday (12/19) Course Description
On Saturday , you will be logging between 6-10 miles depending upon your training level. The link below should give you a relatively clear sense of where we're going.
I've also included a verbal description beneath it:
SATURDAY’S RUN COURSE!
A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SATURDAY’S RUN-
We will head SOUTH along the Marina towards the hill by the Marina Safeway. Crest this hill and head down into Aquatic Park. Run along the waterfront into Fisherman's Wharf. You will be on Jefferson.
Please keep a watchful eye for tourists, cyclists, and other traffic in Fisherman's Wharf. Continue running to the intersection of Jefferson/Powell. There is a large GAP store on the right. This is 1.5 miles.
Continue running along Jefferson which will eventually turn into the Embarcadero. At the intersection of Embarcadero & Bay there is a Houston's restaurant on the right. This is 2 MILES. KEEP RUNNING!
Everyone will continue running along the Embarcadero all the way to the MAIN entrance of the Ferry Building. This is 3 MILES.Beginner level runners will turn around here. Head back to the monkey bars for 6 MILES!
Intermediate, Advanced, and Race level runners will continue along the Embarcadero until you reach the intersection of Embarcadero/Harrison! There is a Gordon Biersch on the other side of Embarcadero/Harrison for your visual cue. This is 3.5 MILES! Intermediate runners turn around here and head back to the monkey bars for 7 MILES!
Advanced and Race level runners will continue running along the Embarcadero. Right around the time Embarcadero is turning into ‘King Street’ you will come to the intersection of Embarcadero/Townsend. LOOK FOR PIER 38 ON YOUR LEFT! This is 4 MILES! Advanced level runners will turn around and head back to the monkey bars for 8 MILES!
Race level runners will continue running along King Street past AT&T Park (or whatever they call it today). You will run to the intersection of King Street and 4Th Street. This is 4.5 MILES! Turn around and head back to the monkey bars. You need 7 miles at target half marathon pace.
I would suggest starting your target pace at the end of Aquatic Park/edge of Fisherman's Wharf (1 mile into our run) and try to maintain it all the way to King/4th and back to the end of Aquatic Park/edge of Fisherman's Wharf. Then segue back into comfortable, conversational pace for the balance of your run.
Once you get back to the monkey bars, head NORTH along the Marina to the intersection of Marina & Broderick. This is ½ mile from the monkey bars. Turn around and head back to the monkey bars for 10 MILES!
I've also included a verbal description beneath it:
SATURDAY’S RUN COURSE!
A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SATURDAY’S RUN-
We will head SOUTH along the Marina towards the hill by the Marina Safeway. Crest this hill and head down into Aquatic Park. Run along the waterfront into Fisherman's Wharf. You will be on Jefferson.
Please keep a watchful eye for tourists, cyclists, and other traffic in Fisherman's Wharf. Continue running to the intersection of Jefferson/Powell. There is a large GAP store on the right. This is 1.5 miles.
Continue running along Jefferson which will eventually turn into the Embarcadero. At the intersection of Embarcadero & Bay there is a Houston's restaurant on the right. This is 2 MILES. KEEP RUNNING!
Everyone will continue running along the Embarcadero all the way to the MAIN entrance of the Ferry Building. This is 3 MILES.Beginner level runners will turn around here. Head back to the monkey bars for 6 MILES!
Intermediate, Advanced, and Race level runners will continue along the Embarcadero until you reach the intersection of Embarcadero/Harrison! There is a Gordon Biersch on the other side of Embarcadero/Harrison for your visual cue. This is 3.5 MILES! Intermediate runners turn around here and head back to the monkey bars for 7 MILES!
Advanced and Race level runners will continue running along the Embarcadero. Right around the time Embarcadero is turning into ‘King Street’ you will come to the intersection of Embarcadero/Townsend. LOOK FOR PIER 38 ON YOUR LEFT! This is 4 MILES! Advanced level runners will turn around and head back to the monkey bars for 8 MILES!
Race level runners will continue running along King Street past AT&T Park (or whatever they call it today). You will run to the intersection of King Street and 4Th Street. This is 4.5 MILES! Turn around and head back to the monkey bars. You need 7 miles at target half marathon pace.
I would suggest starting your target pace at the end of Aquatic Park/edge of Fisherman's Wharf (1 mile into our run) and try to maintain it all the way to King/4th and back to the end of Aquatic Park/edge of Fisherman's Wharf. Then segue back into comfortable, conversational pace for the balance of your run.
Once you get back to the monkey bars, head NORTH along the Marina to the intersection of Marina & Broderick. This is ½ mile from the monkey bars. Turn around and head back to the monkey bars for 10 MILES!
Monday, December 14, 2009
Tuesday (12/15) Running Route Description
On Tuesday, you will be logging between 3-6 miles depending upon your training level. The link below should give you a relatively clear sense of where we're going. I've also included a verbal description beneath it:
TUESDAY'S RUN COURSE!
A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF TUESDAY'S RUN-
We will head north along the Marina to the intersection of Mason/Halleck. This is right next to Crissy Field Center and is 1 mile into our run. Everyone will follow the pedestrian crosswalk and turn LEFT onto Halleck.You will be running uphill for about a block until you reach a controlled intersection with a stop sign. This is the intersection of Halleck/Lincoln.
Take a quick LEFT across the pedestrian crosswalk and then an IMMEDIATE RIGHT across the pedestrian crosswalk onto FUNSTON AVENUE
Continue running up Funston. You should see the Presidio YMCA on your left as you head up Funston. Continue up Funston for a few more blocks until you reach the intersection of Funston/Moraga.
Take a right on Moraga and take another RIGHT on Mesa Street. Follow Mesa back towards Halleck. (Mesa Street runs PARALLEL to Funston Ave.). You will follow Mesa until it runs into Lincoln. Head back down Halleck and head back to the monkey bars.
Once you reach the monkey bars you will have logged 3 MILES! Beginners can call it a day at this point.
Everyone else will head towards the Marina Safeway on the paved path. Intermediate level runners will head up our favorite hill. Crest the hill and continue a bit further to the point where the hill starts to head DOWN. Intermediate runners turn around here and head back to the monkey bars for 4 MILES!
Advanced and Race level runners head down the hill and into Aquatic Park. Advanced runners will run to the end of Aquatic Park (there is a big cul-de-sac at the end of Aquatic Park). Advanced runners will turn around here and head back to the monkey bars for 5 MILES!
Race level runners will run into Fisherman's Wharf to the intersection of Jefferson/Powell. Look for the Gap store on the right. Turn around here and head bck to the monkey bars for 6 MILES!
TUESDAY'S RUN COURSE!
A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF TUESDAY'S RUN-
We will head north along the Marina to the intersection of Mason/Halleck. This is right next to Crissy Field Center and is 1 mile into our run. Everyone will follow the pedestrian crosswalk and turn LEFT onto Halleck.You will be running uphill for about a block until you reach a controlled intersection with a stop sign. This is the intersection of Halleck/Lincoln.
Take a quick LEFT across the pedestrian crosswalk and then an IMMEDIATE RIGHT across the pedestrian crosswalk onto FUNSTON AVENUE
Continue running up Funston. You should see the Presidio YMCA on your left as you head up Funston. Continue up Funston for a few more blocks until you reach the intersection of Funston/Moraga.
Take a right on Moraga and take another RIGHT on Mesa Street. Follow Mesa back towards Halleck. (Mesa Street runs PARALLEL to Funston Ave.). You will follow Mesa until it runs into Lincoln. Head back down Halleck and head back to the monkey bars.
Once you reach the monkey bars you will have logged 3 MILES! Beginners can call it a day at this point.
Everyone else will head towards the Marina Safeway on the paved path. Intermediate level runners will head up our favorite hill. Crest the hill and continue a bit further to the point where the hill starts to head DOWN. Intermediate runners turn around here and head back to the monkey bars for 4 MILES!
Advanced and Race level runners head down the hill and into Aquatic Park. Advanced runners will run to the end of Aquatic Park (there is a big cul-de-sac at the end of Aquatic Park). Advanced runners will turn around here and head back to the monkey bars for 5 MILES!
Race level runners will run into Fisherman's Wharf to the intersection of Jefferson/Powell. Look for the Gap store on the right. Turn around here and head bck to the monkey bars for 6 MILES!
Friday, December 11, 2009
Saturday's (12/12/09) Run Description
We have yet another change of scenery on Saturday with a visit to Lake Merced. Please be advised the weather forecast indicates it will be COLD and possibly RAINY! As I've said before, we run RAIN OR SHINE! So, dress accordingly! That means multiple layers and/or some kind of rain resistant slicker/jacket. Here's a link to the course map:
Saturday’s Lake Merced Run!
Once again, we are meeting on the NORTH SIDE of Lake Merced. Specifically, we are meeting at the HUGE parking lot on the NORTH SIDE of Lake Merced. Again, here's a map link that should help you get oriented- North Side of Lake Merced.
This run is pretty straightforward. EVERYONE will do a full loop around the circumference of Lake Merced in a clockwise direction. There is a path that runs all the way around Lake Merced, so this should be manageable for everybody.
Roughly halfway through the loop around Lake Merced (2-2.5 miles), there is a port-a-potty and a couple water fountains if you need to make a pit stop.
After 2-2.5 miles, there is a decent stretch where you will be running slightly uphill, so pace yourself accordingly.
After completing a full loop of Lake Merced, you will have logged 4.5 MILES. Beginners will continue running in a clockwise direction around Lake Merced for 1/4 of a mile. On the ground in chalk, you will find FF 5. Once you find this marking, turn around and head back to the start for a total of 5 MILES!
Intermediate, Advanced, and Race level runners will head up Sunset Boulevard upon completely the 4.5 mile Lake Merced loop to pick up your additional mileage. There is a path that runs parallel to Sunset Boulevard on the LEFT. This is where you want to run.
Intermediate level runners will continue running up Sunset Boulevard until you reach the intersection of Sunset & Ulloa. The cross streets are 'roughly' alphabetical so pay close attention to the cross streets as you are running. Intermediate runners will turn around at this intersection and head back to the Lake Merced parking lot for 6 MILES!
Advanced/Race level runners continue running up Sunset past this intersection. Roughly half a mile later you will arrive at the intersection of Sunset & Quintara. Advanced level runners will turn around here and head back to the Lake Merced parking lot for 7 MILES! Make sure to get 7 minutes of tempo on the way back.
Race level runners will continue running up Sunset to the intersection of Sunset & Irving. Turn around here and head back to the Lake Merced parking lot for 9 MILES! You need six miles at 'target half marathon pace' as well. I would suggest segueing into target pace 2 miles in right where you're turning right from Lake Merced Boulevard onto John Muir Blvd. Hold target pace all the way to Sunset & Taraval (on the RETURN from Sunset & Irving) and you're looking at roughly six miles.
Saturday’s Lake Merced Run!
Once again, we are meeting on the NORTH SIDE of Lake Merced. Specifically, we are meeting at the HUGE parking lot on the NORTH SIDE of Lake Merced. Again, here's a map link that should help you get oriented- North Side of Lake Merced.
This run is pretty straightforward. EVERYONE will do a full loop around the circumference of Lake Merced in a clockwise direction. There is a path that runs all the way around Lake Merced, so this should be manageable for everybody.
Roughly halfway through the loop around Lake Merced (2-2.5 miles), there is a port-a-potty and a couple water fountains if you need to make a pit stop.
After 2-2.5 miles, there is a decent stretch where you will be running slightly uphill, so pace yourself accordingly.
After completing a full loop of Lake Merced, you will have logged 4.5 MILES. Beginners will continue running in a clockwise direction around Lake Merced for 1/4 of a mile. On the ground in chalk, you will find FF 5. Once you find this marking, turn around and head back to the start for a total of 5 MILES!
Intermediate, Advanced, and Race level runners will head up Sunset Boulevard upon completely the 4.5 mile Lake Merced loop to pick up your additional mileage. There is a path that runs parallel to Sunset Boulevard on the LEFT. This is where you want to run.
Intermediate level runners will continue running up Sunset Boulevard until you reach the intersection of Sunset & Ulloa. The cross streets are 'roughly' alphabetical so pay close attention to the cross streets as you are running. Intermediate runners will turn around at this intersection and head back to the Lake Merced parking lot for 6 MILES!
Advanced/Race level runners continue running up Sunset past this intersection. Roughly half a mile later you will arrive at the intersection of Sunset & Quintara. Advanced level runners will turn around here and head back to the Lake Merced parking lot for 7 MILES! Make sure to get 7 minutes of tempo on the way back.
Race level runners will continue running up Sunset to the intersection of Sunset & Irving. Turn around here and head back to the Lake Merced parking lot for 9 MILES! You need six miles at 'target half marathon pace' as well. I would suggest segueing into target pace 2 miles in right where you're turning right from Lake Merced Boulevard onto John Muir Blvd. Hold target pace all the way to Sunset & Taraval (on the RETURN from Sunset & Irving) and you're looking at roughly six miles.
Monday, November 30, 2009
Tuesday (12/1) Running Route Description
On Tuesday, you will be logging between 2-5 miles depending upon your training level. The link below should give you a relatively clear sense of where we're going. I've also included a verbal description beneath it:
TUESDAY'S RUN COURSE!
A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF TUESDAY'S RUN-
We will head north along the Marina to the intersection of Mason/Halleck. This is right next to Crissy Field Center and is 1 mile into our run. BEGINNERS will turn around here and head back to the Marina Green Monkey Bars for 2 MILES!
Everyone else will follow the pedestrian crosswalk and turn LEFT onto Halleck.You will be running uphill for about a block until you reach a controlled intersection with a stop sign. This is the intersection of Halleck/Lincoln. Turn RIGHT onto Lincoln and run along the sidewalk. Stick to the sidewalk on the right and follow Lincoln.
Right around Lincoln/Taylor you will see chalk markings indicating 'FF 3' in the middle of the sidewalk. Intermediate runners turn around here! Turn around here and head back to the monkey bars for 3 MILES!
Everyone else will continue past the 'FF 3' and continue on Lincoln. You will eventually see the cemetery on your left and Lincoln will curve to the left. Lincoln curves around to the left and downhill slightly. You will find yourself at a 4 way stop at the intersection of Lincoln/McDowell. Look for chalk markings indicating 'FF 4'. Advanced runners turn around here. Turn around and head back to the monkey bars for 4 MILES!
Race level runners will continue past the 'FF 4' chalk markings and continue on Lincoln as it curves around to the right. Eventually you will get a spectacular view of the Marina/Crissy Field off to your right near the intersection of Lincoln/Long(there's a stop sign here at the top of Long). There's a stop sign here and you will see an 'FF 5' in chalk right before Lincoln starts heading uphill. Race runners turn around here. Head back to the monkey bars for 5 MILES!
TUESDAY'S RUN COURSE!
A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF TUESDAY'S RUN-
We will head north along the Marina to the intersection of Mason/Halleck. This is right next to Crissy Field Center and is 1 mile into our run. BEGINNERS will turn around here and head back to the Marina Green Monkey Bars for 2 MILES!
Everyone else will follow the pedestrian crosswalk and turn LEFT onto Halleck.You will be running uphill for about a block until you reach a controlled intersection with a stop sign. This is the intersection of Halleck/Lincoln. Turn RIGHT onto Lincoln and run along the sidewalk. Stick to the sidewalk on the right and follow Lincoln.
Right around Lincoln/Taylor you will see chalk markings indicating 'FF 3' in the middle of the sidewalk. Intermediate runners turn around here! Turn around here and head back to the monkey bars for 3 MILES!
Everyone else will continue past the 'FF 3' and continue on Lincoln. You will eventually see the cemetery on your left and Lincoln will curve to the left. Lincoln curves around to the left and downhill slightly. You will find yourself at a 4 way stop at the intersection of Lincoln/McDowell. Look for chalk markings indicating 'FF 4'. Advanced runners turn around here. Turn around and head back to the monkey bars for 4 MILES!
Race level runners will continue past the 'FF 4' chalk markings and continue on Lincoln as it curves around to the right. Eventually you will get a spectacular view of the Marina/Crissy Field off to your right near the intersection of Lincoln/Long(there's a stop sign here at the top of Long). There's a stop sign here and you will see an 'FF 5' in chalk right before Lincoln starts heading uphill. Race runners turn around here. Head back to the monkey bars for 5 MILES!
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Saturday's (11/28/09) Run Description
Here's a link to the course map:
Saturday’s Golden Gate Park Run!
OK, folks. I think we’re ready for a change of scenery and this Saturday's run will hopefully please a number of you. We'll be running through Golden Gate Park. a few things to keep in mind before I dive into the details:
1)You will be running gradually uphill for the first half of your run! This course isn't terribly steep, but there is a GRADUAL uphill for much of the first half of the run. Keep this in mind as you may need to dial back your pacing a bit when you head out.
2)Watch your footing! There's a reasonable amount of this run that will take place on a dirt path/fire road. This means small rocks, tree roots (sometimes), and uneven ground at times. I don't want to see anyone take a tumble. Stay tuned in! This is particularly important for those of you who wear MP3 PLAYERS! Stay particularly alert on the RETURN when you will likely be a bit fatigued and traveling gradually DOWNHILL!
3)Water Stops. Roughly a mile into the run (not too far after you pass the Bison Paddocks on the left) there is water fountain on the LEFT adjacent to Lake Spreckles. Also there is a water fountain at the intersection of JFK/Transverse on the LEFT side of JFK. These descriptions will make more sense once you read my course description below.
Ok, enough of the preamble. Let's get down to it!
Everyone will head NORTH from the Beach Chalet and promptly take a right turn to get onto JFK. You will run along the dirt path for about a quarter of a mile until you come to a stop sign. Turn LEFT at this stop sign at the pedestrian crosswalk onto the dirt path running along JFK.
You will continue running along this path for some time. As you close in on the first mile you will see the 'Bison Paddock' on your left. Shortly after you pass the paddock, you will see Lake Spreckles on the left. If you need water, cross the pedestrian crosswalk over to Lake Spreckles and you will see the water fountain on your left.
Continue running on the dirt path for close to a mile and you will eventually come to a 4 way stop at the intersection of JFK/Transverse. This is roughly 2 miles. Look for a chalk ‘FF 4’ on the ground at this intersection.BEGINNERS will turn around here and head back to the Beach Chalet for a total of 4 MILES!
FYI, If you cross over to the LEFT side of JFK at this intersection, you will find another water fountain. *NOTE-IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU STAY ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE PATH FOR THIS RUN! IT IS OK TO CROSS OVER TO THE LEFT FOR H20, BUT GET BACK OVER TO THE RIGHT SIDE TO CONTINUE YOUR RUN!
Intermediate, Advanced, and Race level runners will continue running on the RIGHT side of the dirt path past JFK/Transverse for roughly half a mile. You will see a large funky looking building approaching on the right. This is DeYoung Museum. Additionally, you should see a crosswalk cutting across JFK. Keep your eyes peeled for a ‘FF 5’ in the middle of the paved path you’re on. This is 2.5 miles! Intermediate runners will turn around here and head back to the Beach Chalet for 5 MILES!!
Advanced and Race level runners will continue running on the RIGHT side of the dirt path past the ‘FF 5’ for roughly half a mile. You will see a stop sign and traffic joining JFK from 'Conservatory Way'. (this is just prior to the Flower Conservatory) there is a pedestrian crosswalk here. THIS IS 3 MILES! LOOK FOR A 'FF 6' IN THE MIDDLE OF THE PATH (The path is paved at this juncture). Turn around here and head back to the Beach Chalet for 6 MILES!!
Race level runnerswill cross over to the LEFT side of JFK at the 'FF 6' chalk marking. Run past the Flower Observatory and follow JFK all the way to STANYAN. This is a controlled intersection with traffic lights. Once you get to JFK/Stanyan, this is 3.5 miles. Look for the chalk ‘FF 7’ on the ground at this intersection. Turn around here and head back to the Beach Chalet for 7 MILES!
Saturday’s Golden Gate Park Run!
OK, folks. I think we’re ready for a change of scenery and this Saturday's run will hopefully please a number of you. We'll be running through Golden Gate Park. a few things to keep in mind before I dive into the details:
1)You will be running gradually uphill for the first half of your run! This course isn't terribly steep, but there is a GRADUAL uphill for much of the first half of the run. Keep this in mind as you may need to dial back your pacing a bit when you head out.
2)Watch your footing! There's a reasonable amount of this run that will take place on a dirt path/fire road. This means small rocks, tree roots (sometimes), and uneven ground at times. I don't want to see anyone take a tumble. Stay tuned in! This is particularly important for those of you who wear MP3 PLAYERS! Stay particularly alert on the RETURN when you will likely be a bit fatigued and traveling gradually DOWNHILL!
3)Water Stops. Roughly a mile into the run (not too far after you pass the Bison Paddocks on the left) there is water fountain on the LEFT adjacent to Lake Spreckles. Also there is a water fountain at the intersection of JFK/Transverse on the LEFT side of JFK. These descriptions will make more sense once you read my course description below.
Ok, enough of the preamble. Let's get down to it!
Everyone will head NORTH from the Beach Chalet and promptly take a right turn to get onto JFK. You will run along the dirt path for about a quarter of a mile until you come to a stop sign. Turn LEFT at this stop sign at the pedestrian crosswalk onto the dirt path running along JFK.
You will continue running along this path for some time. As you close in on the first mile you will see the 'Bison Paddock' on your left. Shortly after you pass the paddock, you will see Lake Spreckles on the left. If you need water, cross the pedestrian crosswalk over to Lake Spreckles and you will see the water fountain on your left.
Continue running on the dirt path for close to a mile and you will eventually come to a 4 way stop at the intersection of JFK/Transverse. This is roughly 2 miles. Look for a chalk ‘FF 4’ on the ground at this intersection.BEGINNERS will turn around here and head back to the Beach Chalet for a total of 4 MILES!
FYI, If you cross over to the LEFT side of JFK at this intersection, you will find another water fountain. *NOTE-IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU STAY ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE PATH FOR THIS RUN! IT IS OK TO CROSS OVER TO THE LEFT FOR H20, BUT GET BACK OVER TO THE RIGHT SIDE TO CONTINUE YOUR RUN!
Intermediate, Advanced, and Race level runners will continue running on the RIGHT side of the dirt path past JFK/Transverse for roughly half a mile. You will see a large funky looking building approaching on the right. This is DeYoung Museum. Additionally, you should see a crosswalk cutting across JFK. Keep your eyes peeled for a ‘FF 5’ in the middle of the paved path you’re on. This is 2.5 miles! Intermediate runners will turn around here and head back to the Beach Chalet for 5 MILES!!
Advanced and Race level runners will continue running on the RIGHT side of the dirt path past the ‘FF 5’ for roughly half a mile. You will see a stop sign and traffic joining JFK from 'Conservatory Way'. (this is just prior to the Flower Conservatory) there is a pedestrian crosswalk here. THIS IS 3 MILES! LOOK FOR A 'FF 6' IN THE MIDDLE OF THE PATH (The path is paved at this juncture). Turn around here and head back to the Beach Chalet for 6 MILES!!
Race level runnerswill cross over to the LEFT side of JFK at the 'FF 6' chalk marking. Run past the Flower Observatory and follow JFK all the way to STANYAN. This is a controlled intersection with traffic lights. Once you get to JFK/Stanyan, this is 3.5 miles. Look for the chalk ‘FF 7’ on the ground at this intersection. Turn around here and head back to the Beach Chalet for 7 MILES!
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Tuesday (11/24) Running Route Description
Tomorrow, you will be logging between 2-5 miles depending upon your training level. The link below should give you a relatively clear sense of where we're going. I've also included a verbal description beneath it:
TUESDAY EVENING'S RUN COURSE!
A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF TUESDAY'S RUN-
We will head SOUTH along the Marina towards the hill adjacent to the Marina Safeway. Crest this hill and head down into Aquatic Park. Take an immediate LEFT and head towards the pier where we did our 'wildcard workout'.
Run all the way to the end of the pier and come back. You will continue running STRAIGHT towards Van Ness. You will head uphill slightly and come to the intersection of Van Ness and Bay Street, Turn RIGHT on Bay Street.
Be careful when you make this turn as there may be a brief stretch where you will be running on the shoulder. But, a sidewalk should appear shortly after you make this turn.
Continue running along Bay Street until you reach the intersection of Bay & Laguna. Turn right on Laguna and you will see the Marina Safeway on your left. Follow Laguna back towards the Marina Green Monkey Bars.
BEGINNERS are done upon returning to the Marina Green Monkey Bars. You 'actually' will have logged about 2.25 miles.
INTERMEDIATE level runners will do a 'victory lap' (3/4 of a mile) around the circumference of the Marina Green upon returning to the monkey bars. This entails running towards the Golden Gate Bridge until you reach 'Scott'. Take an immediate right and continue running along the Marina Green. Take another right and continue back towards the Marina Green Monkey Bars. Take one last right and you will have logged 3 MILES!
ADVANCED level runners will continue running towards the Golden Gate Bridge along the Marina to the intersection of Marina & Broderick upon returning to the monkey bars. Turn around and head back to the monkey bars. Tack on a 'victory lap' around the Marina Green and you will have logged 4 MILES!
RACE level runners run past Marina/Broderick to the intersection of Mason/Halleck adjacent to the Crissy Field Center. This is where we turned around for our two mile time trial. Turn around and head back to the monkey bars. Tack on a 'victory lap' around the Marina Green and you will have logged 5 MILES!
TUESDAY EVENING'S RUN COURSE!
A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF TUESDAY'S RUN-
We will head SOUTH along the Marina towards the hill adjacent to the Marina Safeway. Crest this hill and head down into Aquatic Park. Take an immediate LEFT and head towards the pier where we did our 'wildcard workout'.
Run all the way to the end of the pier and come back. You will continue running STRAIGHT towards Van Ness. You will head uphill slightly and come to the intersection of Van Ness and Bay Street, Turn RIGHT on Bay Street.
Be careful when you make this turn as there may be a brief stretch where you will be running on the shoulder. But, a sidewalk should appear shortly after you make this turn.
Continue running along Bay Street until you reach the intersection of Bay & Laguna. Turn right on Laguna and you will see the Marina Safeway on your left. Follow Laguna back towards the Marina Green Monkey Bars.
BEGINNERS are done upon returning to the Marina Green Monkey Bars. You 'actually' will have logged about 2.25 miles.
INTERMEDIATE level runners will do a 'victory lap' (3/4 of a mile) around the circumference of the Marina Green upon returning to the monkey bars. This entails running towards the Golden Gate Bridge until you reach 'Scott'. Take an immediate right and continue running along the Marina Green. Take another right and continue back towards the Marina Green Monkey Bars. Take one last right and you will have logged 3 MILES!
ADVANCED level runners will continue running towards the Golden Gate Bridge along the Marina to the intersection of Marina & Broderick upon returning to the monkey bars. Turn around and head back to the monkey bars. Tack on a 'victory lap' around the Marina Green and you will have logged 4 MILES!
RACE level runners run past Marina/Broderick to the intersection of Mason/Halleck adjacent to the Crissy Field Center. This is where we turned around for our two mile time trial. Turn around and head back to the monkey bars. Tack on a 'victory lap' around the Marina Green and you will have logged 5 MILES!
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