Wildcard Run–GG Park Off The Beaten Path (4 miles)-07/25/19

From Coach Toby....

Taking the path less trodden arouses our curiosity, motivates the body and inspires the soul. Join me tonight for a perfectly curated sidestep through some of my favorite and lesser known Golden Gate Park paths and trails.

Route: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/2610789736

The course is flat and a combination of pavement and groomed trail. No need to wear your trail running kicks – road shoes will do. The route will be well-marked and I will go over directions prior to the start of our run.

See you tonight!

Wildcard Run (Reach For The Beach, 4 or 6 mile trail run)-07/18/19

For tonight’s run, we’ll dial back the effort with a wildcard favorite. The route itself is a simple one – we’ll be running through Golden Gate Park to Ocean Beach and back, including four miles of well-groomed and non-technical trails. You may choose a 4 or 6 mile option. Cya tonight!

Route:

Please review the course map. This is a simple out and back, east to west/west to east course.

Course Map-http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/2018643478

Directions:
-Exiting the stadium’s west entrance, turn right and cross Kezar Drive at the traffic light.
-Head into Golden Gate Park on MLK Jr Drive.
-MLK will intersect Bowling Green Drive just shortly after we enter the park. Cross over Bowling Green and turn left to stay on MLK.
-Continue on the right side paved path on MLK all the way to 19th Ave/Crossover Drive. This is a multi-lane traffic light controlled intersection.
-Cross safely through the intersection and continue on MLK.
-Immediately thereafter, MLK will intersect with Transverse Dr (right side).
-Make a LEFT here at the pedestrian crosswalk to transition over to the paved path on the left side of MLK.
-After crossing MLK turn right and immediately look for a dirt trail entrance on your left. We’ll try to put some chalk down here for you.
-You’ll run along this trail until its very end. It runs parallel and in-between Lincoln Way (on the left) and MLK (on the right). You’ll cross over 25th Avenue at Lincoln Way, Sunset Blvd (4 mile turnaround), and Chain of Lakes Drive.
-The trail ends at Lincoln Drive and MLK Jr. Drive. Continue west to the Great Highway, cross over the Great Highway at the stoplight, and run up the dunes to greet the Pacific Ocean. A great spot for views and pics before heading back the way you came to Kezar Stadium.

Enjoy!

Wildcard Run (Painted Ladies Plus, 4 miles)-07/11/19

We’re taking it to the streets for a 4-mile San Francisco neighborhoods tour, including an Alamo Square drop-in to see these magnificent Victorian homes. Bring your camera, social media hashtags, and a wee bit of stamina - we’ve got about 400 feet of climbing to do!

Please review the route map via this link:

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/2378687401

Directions:

- Exit Kezar Stadium’s west entrance and turn left
- At Frederick St, turn left. Run all the way to Buena Vista Park
- At Frederick and Buena Vista Park, cross street, climb steps, and make right to run along the edge of the park on the paved sidewalk.
- You will run approximately halfway around the park
- Look for Duboce Street on your right.
- Turn right onto Duboce St
- Cross Castro St and continue on Duboce
- At Noe St (on right), turn LEFT by the Muni train stop to cross through Duboce Park.
- Continue through park to Pierce St
- Run on right side of Piece St to Hayes St
- Cross Hayes to run into Alamo Square Park
- Make a right and enjoy the views of the Painted Ladies and if clear, downtown skyline!
- Run to Steiner St and make left
- Take Steiner one half block to Fulton St
- Left onto Fulton
- Left onto Stanyan
- Cross Oak and Fell and then make right onto Kezar Drive
- Take Kezar Drive back to Kezar Stadium