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!
Monday, November 30, 2009
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Saturday's (4/30/11) Run Description
Here's a link to the course map:
Saturday’s Golden Gate Park Run!
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!
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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