Thursday Night Wildcard Run (The Sunset Secret Step Stair Circuit, 3-4 miles)-03/14/19

From Coach Toby......

Stair workouts. I often refer to them as a runner’s “secret weapon.” Powering up steps strengthens our core, legs and hips. Stronger muscles let us run faster, and set us up to successfully run farther and longer on flats and hills alike. For the cardio hungry runner, stair workouts are also a must.

After a 10-minute warm up at Kezar Stadium, we’ll do an easy run over to the Sunset District’s Hidden Garden Steps (location: 16th Ave and Kirkham St) for our stair workout.

After we are done, we’ll cool down retracing our steps back to Kezar Stadium. Join me, Matt and the rest of the team for post run bites and drinks.

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/2304607870

Directions:

-Exit Kezar Stadium and turn left
-Cross Frederick Street and turn right
-Frederick Street turns into Lincoln Way
-Left onto 8th Avenue
-Right onto Kirkham Street
-Stop at 16th Avenue and Kirkham at the base of the Hidden Garden Tiled Steps.

-The steps circuit begins here. Head up the steps.
-At the top, make a left onto Lawton Street. Run along the sidewalk approximately one block to 15th Avenue.
-Turn left, heading down the steps back to Kirkham Street.
-At the bottom of steps, make a left onto Kirkham Street and head back to 16th Avenue along the sidewalk. Repeat 3-5x.