OK, Determinators. You've earned a bit of a breather this Sunday. The course we're running is identical to the one we covered two weeks ago.
Here's a link to the course map-
Sunday's Course Map
We'll be launching from our usual spot on the Marina Promenade and heading EAST towards the Marina Green. Once the Promenade hits the parking lot (just over a half mile in) veer RIGHT and head towards Marina Boulevard.
Turn LEFT onto Marina Boulevard and run all the way to the Marina Green Monkey Bars just past the intersection of Marina/Fillmore. This is 1.5 MILES. Half Marathoners turn around here and head back to the start for a total of 3 MILES!
Marathoners will continue running along Marina Boulevard past the Marina Green Monkey Bars past the Marina Safeway (it will be on your right).
Shortly after passing the Marina Safeway, the paved path will head up Fort Mason Hill and head down into Aquatic Park. Run through Aquatic Park and into Fisherman's Wharf (you will be on Jefferson Street).
Continue on Jefferson Street through Fisherman's Wharf until you reach the intersection of Jefferson/Powell. This is a controlled, 4 way intersection with stoplights.
There is an art gallery on the right side of this intersection. This is 3 MILES. Marathoners turn around here and head back to the start for a total of 6 MILES!
Friday, March 30, 2012
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Saturday Long Run Description (6/27/15)
We'll be running 8-12 miles through Golden Gate Park on Saturday. Here are a few things to keep in mind before I dive into the details around the course:
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!
Here’s a course map for you to peruse-
Saturday’s Course Map
Course Description
We 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. If you cross over to the LEFT side of JFK, you will find another water fountain.
Continue running on the RIGHT side of the 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. This is 2.5 miles!
Continue running on the RIGHT side of the path 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. THIS IS 3 MILES! CROSS OVER TO THE LEFT SIDE OF JFK AND KEEP RUNNING.
B-8 MILES. Beginner level runners will run through the intersection of JFK/Stanyan and onto the panhandle (the strip of land that runs between Oak/Fell). Run on the RIGHT side of the Panhandle! You will run along the panhandle for roughly half a mile along OAK.
One block PAST Oak & Masonic (again, this is a controlled intersection with stoplights), keep your eyes peeled for OAK and CENTRAL. This is 4 miles. Look for a ‘RC4’ in chalk on the ground in the middle of the path. Turn around here and head back to the Beach Chalet for 8 MILES!
I-9 MILES. Intermediate, Advanced, & Race level runners will run past Oak/Central. The panhandle will eventually end and you will find yourself running on the sidewalk along Oak Street. Run to the intersection of Oak & Scott. This is 4.5 miles. Intermediate, Advanced, and Race level runners will turn around and head back to the Beach Chalet for 9 MILES.
A-10 MILES. Advanced & Race level runners will run past the Beach Chalet and head SOUTH along the Great Highway. Run through the intersection of Great Highway/Lincoln. Run one more block to the intersection of Great Highway/Irving. Look for a ‘RC 10’ in chalk on the ground. Advanced runners will turn around and head back to the Beach Chalet for 10 MILES.
R-12 MILES W/7 MILES @ TARGET HALF MARATHON PACE. Race level runners will run PAST the intersection of Great Highway/Irving and continue running SOUTH along the Great Highway until you reach the intersection of Great Highway/Quintara. Look for a ‘RC 12’ in chalk on the ground. Turn around here and head back to the Beach Chalet for 12 MILES.
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!
Here’s a course map for you to peruse-
Saturday’s Course Map
Course Description
We 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. If you cross over to the LEFT side of JFK, you will find another water fountain.
Continue running on the RIGHT side of the 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. This is 2.5 miles!
Continue running on the RIGHT side of the path 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. THIS IS 3 MILES! CROSS OVER TO THE LEFT SIDE OF JFK AND KEEP RUNNING.
B-8 MILES. Beginner level runners will run through the intersection of JFK/Stanyan and onto the panhandle (the strip of land that runs between Oak/Fell). Run on the RIGHT side of the Panhandle! You will run along the panhandle for roughly half a mile along OAK.
One block PAST Oak & Masonic (again, this is a controlled intersection with stoplights), keep your eyes peeled for OAK and CENTRAL. This is 4 miles. Look for a ‘RC4’ in chalk on the ground in the middle of the path. Turn around here and head back to the Beach Chalet for 8 MILES!
I-9 MILES. Intermediate, Advanced, & Race level runners will run past Oak/Central. The panhandle will eventually end and you will find yourself running on the sidewalk along Oak Street. Run to the intersection of Oak & Scott. This is 4.5 miles. Intermediate, Advanced, and Race level runners will turn around and head back to the Beach Chalet for 9 MILES.
A-10 MILES. Advanced & Race level runners will run past the Beach Chalet and head SOUTH along the Great Highway. Run through the intersection of Great Highway/Lincoln. Run one more block to the intersection of Great Highway/Irving. Look for a ‘RC 10’ in chalk on the ground. Advanced runners will turn around and head back to the Beach Chalet for 10 MILES.
R-12 MILES W/7 MILES @ TARGET HALF MARATHON PACE. Race level runners will run PAST the intersection of Great Highway/Irving and continue running SOUTH along the Great Highway until you reach the intersection of Great Highway/Quintara. Look for a ‘RC 12’ in chalk on the ground. Turn around here and head back to the Beach Chalet for 12 MILES.
Monday, March 26, 2012
Tuesday Satellite Run (04/19/16)
Tuesday's satellite run launches from outside 333 3rd Street between Folsom/Harrison.
If you need to use the restroom, change, and/or store some personal items, head up to PSOAS in Suite 205.
Here's a link to the course map-
Tuesday's Downtown Satellite Run Course Map
We will cross Folsom from 3rd Street onto the sidewalk and take a right. We will run along Folsom all the way to the Embarcadero. We will cross the street and take a RIGHT onto the Embarcadero.
Run along the Embarcadero towards the ballpark. Once you pass the intersection of Embarcadero/Harrison, you will run underneath the overpass for the Bay Bridge. Once underneath the bridge (near the intersection of Embarcadero/Spear), you will have 1 mile under your belt.
Continue running along the Embarcadero towards the ballpark. Look for Red's Java House on the LEFT near the intersection of Embarcadero/Townsend. Veer LEFT near Red's Java House and get onto the 'San Francisco Bay Trail' (it's a sidewalk). Just past Red's Java House is 1.5 miles.
Follow the San Francisco Bay Trail BEHIND the ballpark until you hit 3RD STREET. Turn LEFT on 3rd Street. Follow 3rd Street across the bridge and once you're across the bridge, take a LEFT on the sidewalk running along the waterfront parallel to Terry A Francois Street. Just as the sidewalk starts to turn RIGHT, you will have logged 2 miles. Beginner runners will turn around here and head back to PSOAS for 4 miles!
Everyone else will continue running along Terry A Francois Street until you reach the intersection of Terry A Francois Street & South Street. This is 2.5 miles. Intermediate level runners will turn around here and head back to PSOAS for 5 MILES!
Advanced and Race level runners will turn RIGHT on South Street and continue running. South Street eventually turns into Campus Way. Continue running along Campus Way until you reach 'Koret Quad'. You will do a loop around Koret Quad and head back to PSOAS the way you came for 6 MILES!
Race level runners will take a RIGHT on Fourth Street followed by a LEFT on 16th Street. 16th Street runs into 3rd Street. Take a RIGHT on 3rd Street and run until you reach the intersection of 3rd Street and 19th Street. Turn around and head back the way you came for 7 MILES!
If you need to use the restroom, change, and/or store some personal items, head up to PSOAS in Suite 205.
Here's a link to the course map-
Tuesday's Downtown Satellite Run Course Map
We will cross Folsom from 3rd Street onto the sidewalk and take a right. We will run along Folsom all the way to the Embarcadero. We will cross the street and take a RIGHT onto the Embarcadero.
Run along the Embarcadero towards the ballpark. Once you pass the intersection of Embarcadero/Harrison, you will run underneath the overpass for the Bay Bridge. Once underneath the bridge (near the intersection of Embarcadero/Spear), you will have 1 mile under your belt.
Continue running along the Embarcadero towards the ballpark. Look for Red's Java House on the LEFT near the intersection of Embarcadero/Townsend. Veer LEFT near Red's Java House and get onto the 'San Francisco Bay Trail' (it's a sidewalk). Just past Red's Java House is 1.5 miles.
Follow the San Francisco Bay Trail BEHIND the ballpark until you hit 3RD STREET. Turn LEFT on 3rd Street. Follow 3rd Street across the bridge and once you're across the bridge, take a LEFT on the sidewalk running along the waterfront parallel to Terry A Francois Street. Just as the sidewalk starts to turn RIGHT, you will have logged 2 miles. Beginner runners will turn around here and head back to PSOAS for 4 miles!
Everyone else will continue running along Terry A Francois Street until you reach the intersection of Terry A Francois Street & South Street. This is 2.5 miles. Intermediate level runners will turn around here and head back to PSOAS for 5 MILES!
Advanced and Race level runners will turn RIGHT on South Street and continue running. South Street eventually turns into Campus Way. Continue running along Campus Way until you reach 'Koret Quad'. You will do a loop around Koret Quad and head back to PSOAS the way you came for 6 MILES!
Race level runners will take a RIGHT on Fourth Street followed by a LEFT on 16th Street. 16th Street runs into 3rd Street. Take a RIGHT on 3rd Street and run until you reach the intersection of 3rd Street and 19th Street. Turn around and head back the way you came for 7 MILES!
Friday, March 23, 2012
Determination Sunday Long Run/Walk (6/3)
Determinators, you're knocking out 10 miles this week!
Here's a link to the course map-
Sunday Course Map
We'll do our warmup routine on Crissy Field and then launch our usual spot. We will head EAST along the dirt path and head towards the Marina.
You'll run along the dirt path for roughly 3/4 of a mile until you hit the parking lot behind the Little Marina Green. Veer right through the parking lot and head towards Marina Boulevard.
Turn LEFT on Marina Boulevard and continue on Marina Boulevard past the Marina Safeway (this will be on your RIGHT).
When you pass the Marina Safeway, you will see a paved path that heads up Fort Mason Hill. Follow this path uphill until you crest Fort Mason Hill. Run a bit further and look over to your right.
You should see a building on the right on top of the hill. This is a Youth Hostel. This is 2 miles. Head down the other side of Fort Mason Hill and continue running on the sidewalk adjacent to Aquatic Park.
Run through Aquatic Park onto Jefferson Street and continue through Fisherman's Wharf. (*NOTE-It can get a bit busy in Fisherman's Wharf, so keep your wits about you.)
Run through Fisherman's Wharf onto the Embarcadero. Roughly half a mile past the intersection of Embarcadero/Bay is Embarcadero/Green. Just past the intersection of Embarcadero/Green is 'Pier 9' on the left. This is 4 miles.
Keep running along the Embarcadero and you'll eventually see the Ferry Building on the RIGHT. This is nearly 4.5 miles. You're almost halfway there!
Run under the Bay Bridge to the intersection of Embarcadero/Bryant. This is 5 MILES! Turn around and head back to our starting point for a total of TEN MILES!
Here's a link to the course map-
Sunday Course Map
We'll do our warmup routine on Crissy Field and then launch our usual spot. We will head EAST along the dirt path and head towards the Marina.
You'll run along the dirt path for roughly 3/4 of a mile until you hit the parking lot behind the Little Marina Green. Veer right through the parking lot and head towards Marina Boulevard.
Turn LEFT on Marina Boulevard and continue on Marina Boulevard past the Marina Safeway (this will be on your RIGHT).
When you pass the Marina Safeway, you will see a paved path that heads up Fort Mason Hill. Follow this path uphill until you crest Fort Mason Hill. Run a bit further and look over to your right.
You should see a building on the right on top of the hill. This is a Youth Hostel. This is 2 miles. Head down the other side of Fort Mason Hill and continue running on the sidewalk adjacent to Aquatic Park.
Run through Aquatic Park onto Jefferson Street and continue through Fisherman's Wharf. (*NOTE-It can get a bit busy in Fisherman's Wharf, so keep your wits about you.)
Run through Fisherman's Wharf onto the Embarcadero. Roughly half a mile past the intersection of Embarcadero/Bay is Embarcadero/Green. Just past the intersection of Embarcadero/Green is 'Pier 9' on the left. This is 4 miles.
Keep running along the Embarcadero and you'll eventually see the Ferry Building on the RIGHT. This is nearly 4.5 miles. You're almost halfway there!
Run under the Bay Bridge to the intersection of Embarcadero/Bryant. This is 5 MILES! Turn around and head back to our starting point for a total of TEN MILES!
Determination Sunday Half Marathoners (3/25)
Half marathoners have 4 miles lined up for Sunday.
Once again, there are '3' ways to approach Sunday's exercise-run, run/walk, or walk.
For run/walk, I'd 'suggest' trying a 3 minute:1 minute run/walk interval. If this is too daunting, dial it back to 1:1. Conversely, if it feels like a cake walk doing 3:1, give 5:1 a shot.
Remember, any running you do should be at 'comfortable, conversational' pace.
Here's a link to course map for those training at the half marathon level-
Sunday Half Marathon Course Map (*Note-you will turn around 2 miles into this course)
We'll do our warmup routine on Crissy Field and then launch our run from the same spot we have previously. This time we will head EAST along the dirt path and head towards the Marina.
You'll run along the dirt path for roughly 3/4 of a mile until you hit the parking lot behind the Little Marina Green. Veer right through the parking lot and head towards Marina Boulevard.
Turn LEFT on Marina Boulevard and continue on Marina Boulevard past the Marina Safeway (this will be on your RIGHT).
When you pass the Marina Safeway, you will see a paved path that heads up Fort Mason Hill. Follow this path uphill until you crest Fort Mason Hill. Run a bit further and look over to your right.
You should see a building on the right on top of the hill. This is a Youth Hostel. Turn around here and head back to where we started for 4 MILES!
Once again, there are '3' ways to approach Sunday's exercise-run, run/walk, or walk.
For run/walk, I'd 'suggest' trying a 3 minute:1 minute run/walk interval. If this is too daunting, dial it back to 1:1. Conversely, if it feels like a cake walk doing 3:1, give 5:1 a shot.
Remember, any running you do should be at 'comfortable, conversational' pace.
Here's a link to course map for those training at the half marathon level-
Sunday Half Marathon Course Map (*Note-you will turn around 2 miles into this course)
We'll do our warmup routine on Crissy Field and then launch our run from the same spot we have previously. This time we will head EAST along the dirt path and head towards the Marina.
You'll run along the dirt path for roughly 3/4 of a mile until you hit the parking lot behind the Little Marina Green. Veer right through the parking lot and head towards Marina Boulevard.
Turn LEFT on Marina Boulevard and continue on Marina Boulevard past the Marina Safeway (this will be on your RIGHT).
When you pass the Marina Safeway, you will see a paved path that heads up Fort Mason Hill. Follow this path uphill until you crest Fort Mason Hill. Run a bit further and look over to your right.
You should see a building on the right on top of the hill. This is a Youth Hostel. Turn around here and head back to where we started for 4 MILES!
Monday, March 19, 2012
Wednesday Golden Gate Park Run (3/21)
We're wrapping things up the way we started the season with 2 MILES!
Here's a link to the course map for your reference-
Wednesday's Course Map
Everyone will launch from the paved path at the top of the stairs leading down to the ballfields.
You will follow Martin Luther King until it connects with Bowling Green Drive. Veer left on Bowling Green Drive. After roughly 200 meters, you will reach a stop sign. Turn right on this stop sign and head towards John F Kennedy Drive.
Cross over to the RIGHT side of JFK and turn LEFT and head towards Ocean Beach (WEST) on JFK.
Continue running along JFK into Golden Gate Park. Run just past the intersection of JFK/8th Avenue and you will see me standing at JFK/Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive. This is 1 mile. Turnaround here and head back to the start for 2 MILES!
Here's a link to the course map for your reference-
Wednesday's Course Map
Everyone will launch from the paved path at the top of the stairs leading down to the ballfields.
You will follow Martin Luther King until it connects with Bowling Green Drive. Veer left on Bowling Green Drive. After roughly 200 meters, you will reach a stop sign. Turn right on this stop sign and head towards John F Kennedy Drive.
Cross over to the RIGHT side of JFK and turn LEFT and head towards Ocean Beach (WEST) on JFK.
Continue running along JFK into Golden Gate Park. Run just past the intersection of JFK/8th Avenue and you will see me standing at JFK/Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive. This is 1 mile. Turnaround here and head back to the start for 2 MILES!
Friday, March 16, 2012
Determination Sunday Marathoners (3/18)
Marathoners, you're knocking out another mile this week for a total of 7 MILES!
Remember, any running you do should be at 'comfortable, conversational' pace.
Here's a link to the course map for those training at the marathon level-
Sunday Marathon Course Map
We'll do our warmup routine on Crissy Field and then launch our run from the same spot we have previously. This time we will head WEST along the dirt path and head towards the Warming Hut.
You'll continue running PAST the Warming Hut onto the paved path all the way to the base of the Golden Gate Bridge at 'Hopper's Hands'. This is roughly one mile. Turn around here and head back the way you came.
Once you return to our start, you will have logged two miles. Continue running EAST along the beautiful dirt path commonly known as 'The Marina Promenade'. You will run along the promenade for about half a mile before you will see a parking lot to your RIGHT.
This is the 'East Beach' parking lot. There are restrooms and a water fountain here if you need to make a pit stop.
Continue running along the promenade for roughly a 1/4 of a mile and you will end up in a parking lot behind the 'Little Marina Green'. This is roughly 2.75 miles. Run through the parking lot and veer RIGHT onto Marina Boulevard. Take a LEFT on Marina Boulevard and head towards the Marina Green Monkey Bars.
By the time you reach the Marina Green Monkey Bars you will have logged 3.5 miles. Continue running on the Marina Boulevard past the Marina Green Monkey Bars. Soon you will see the Marina Safeway on the right and a paved path heading uphill directly in front of you. Head up this hill.
Head down the hill and veer LEFT onto the sidewalk along the waterfront. Run along the sidewalk through Aquatic Park. You will all the way through Aquatic Park. At at the end of Aquatic Park is a large cul-de-sac. Once you hit this cul-de-sac you will have logged 4.5 miles. Turn around and head back the way you came.
Don't forget to take a slight right turn at the 'Little Marina Green' to get back onto the Marina Promenade. Follow the Marina Promenade all the way back to where we started for a total of 7 MILES!
Remember, any running you do should be at 'comfortable, conversational' pace.
Here's a link to the course map for those training at the marathon level-
Sunday Marathon Course Map
We'll do our warmup routine on Crissy Field and then launch our run from the same spot we have previously. This time we will head WEST along the dirt path and head towards the Warming Hut.
You'll continue running PAST the Warming Hut onto the paved path all the way to the base of the Golden Gate Bridge at 'Hopper's Hands'. This is roughly one mile. Turn around here and head back the way you came.
Once you return to our start, you will have logged two miles. Continue running EAST along the beautiful dirt path commonly known as 'The Marina Promenade'. You will run along the promenade for about half a mile before you will see a parking lot to your RIGHT.
This is the 'East Beach' parking lot. There are restrooms and a water fountain here if you need to make a pit stop.
Continue running along the promenade for roughly a 1/4 of a mile and you will end up in a parking lot behind the 'Little Marina Green'. This is roughly 2.75 miles. Run through the parking lot and veer RIGHT onto Marina Boulevard. Take a LEFT on Marina Boulevard and head towards the Marina Green Monkey Bars.
By the time you reach the Marina Green Monkey Bars you will have logged 3.5 miles. Continue running on the Marina Boulevard past the Marina Green Monkey Bars. Soon you will see the Marina Safeway on the right and a paved path heading uphill directly in front of you. Head up this hill.
Head down the hill and veer LEFT onto the sidewalk along the waterfront. Run along the sidewalk through Aquatic Park. You will all the way through Aquatic Park. At at the end of Aquatic Park is a large cul-de-sac. Once you hit this cul-de-sac you will have logged 4.5 miles. Turn around and head back the way you came.
Don't forget to take a slight right turn at the 'Little Marina Green' to get back onto the Marina Promenade. Follow the Marina Promenade all the way back to where we started for a total of 7 MILES!
Friday, March 09, 2012
Determination Sunday Half Marathoners (3/18)
Half marathoners take a 1/2 step closer to glory with 3.5 miles lined up.
Once again, there are '3' ways to approach Sunday's exercise-run, run/walk, or walk.
For run/walk, I'd 'suggest' trying a 3 minute:1 minute run/walk interval. If this is too daunting, dial it back to 1:1. Conversely, if it feels like a cake walk doing 3:1, give 5:1 a shot.
Remember, any running you do should be at 'comfortable, conversational' pace.
Here's a link to course map for those training at the half marathon level-
Sunday Half Marathon Course Map
We'll do our warmup routine on Crissy Field and then launch our run from the same spot we have previously. This time we will head WEST along the dirt path and head towards the Warming Hut.
You'll continue running PAST the Warming Hut onto the paved path all the way to the base of the Golden Gate Bridge at 'Hopper's Hands'. This is roughly one mile. Turn around here and head back the way you came.
Once you return to our start, you will have logged two miles. Continue running EAST along the beautiful dirt path commonly known as 'The Marina Promenade'. You will run along the promenade for about half a mile before you will see a parking lot to your RIGHT.
This is the 'East Beach' parking lot. There are restrooms and a water fountain here if you need to make a pit stop.
Continue running along the promenade for roughly a 1/4 of a mile and you will end up in a parking lot behind the 'Little Marina Green'. This is roughly 2.75 miles. Turn around and head back to our starting point and you will have logged 3.5 MILES for the day!
Once again, there are '3' ways to approach Sunday's exercise-run, run/walk, or walk.
For run/walk, I'd 'suggest' trying a 3 minute:1 minute run/walk interval. If this is too daunting, dial it back to 1:1. Conversely, if it feels like a cake walk doing 3:1, give 5:1 a shot.
Remember, any running you do should be at 'comfortable, conversational' pace.
Here's a link to course map for those training at the half marathon level-
Sunday Half Marathon Course Map
We'll do our warmup routine on Crissy Field and then launch our run from the same spot we have previously. This time we will head WEST along the dirt path and head towards the Warming Hut.
You'll continue running PAST the Warming Hut onto the paved path all the way to the base of the Golden Gate Bridge at 'Hopper's Hands'. This is roughly one mile. Turn around here and head back the way you came.
Once you return to our start, you will have logged two miles. Continue running EAST along the beautiful dirt path commonly known as 'The Marina Promenade'. You will run along the promenade for about half a mile before you will see a parking lot to your RIGHT.
This is the 'East Beach' parking lot. There are restrooms and a water fountain here if you need to make a pit stop.
Continue running along the promenade for roughly a 1/4 of a mile and you will end up in a parking lot behind the 'Little Marina Green'. This is roughly 2.75 miles. Turn around and head back to our starting point and you will have logged 3.5 MILES for the day!
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