Cezar Chavez Park, Berkeley Marina, July 12

Berkeley Marina, Cesar Chavez Park, Meet at junction of Marina Blvd and Spinnaker Way

Map of area

Do not go to the Sea Breeze Market Parking Area! Continue on University Avenue, past the Sea Breeze Market to Marina Blvd. Go right at Marina and, when you get to Spinnaker Way, park at that junction. We will start our run from this entrance to the park - at the junction of Marina and Spinnaker Way. Park on Marina, please.

There are porta potties near-by.

Great Hiway, SF Saturday, July 11

60 Minute Tempo Run on Saturday, July 11, 2009 at 8AM

Meet 8:00 AM at the beach sidewalk at Fulton and Great Hiway in San Francisco. This location is just slightly north of the entrance to Golden Gate Park and makes meeting a bit earlier as the area can get crowded. To get there, from the East or north, follow Fulton all the way to the end (going west) where it dead ends at The Great Hiway and Ocean Beach. From South you can follow Skyline Blvd to SF Ocean Beaches and drive north along the Great Hiway to Fulton. Park at the ocean or on Fulton Avenue. Parking is free. There is a public bathroom at The Beach Chalet Restaurant, one block south.

Wednesday Marin July 8 Tennessee Valley Trailhead

Take exit for Stinson Beach, Mill Valley, Hiway 1 and look for Tennessee Valley Turn signs, shortly after crossing under the freeway. Go left onto Tennessee Valley Road and follow it all the way to the end, to a parking area and stable on the left. The trailhead starts here.

Piedmont Track on Wednesday July 8

Wednesday, July 8 - Runner's and Walker's Track Workout at Piedmont High School Track Meet Every Wednesday at Piedmont High school Track at 6:30 PM. See you there! We encourage walkers and runners

Piedmont Track is just below 301 Wildwood Avenue (Wildwood Elementary School), Piedmont, Calif, 94611. Park on the street and walk down to the track. The WOW Team meets every Wednesday at 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM. Drop-ins are welcome. Bring water and layers of clothing

Track at Kezar Stadium on July 7

Tuesday, July 7 - Meet at Kezar Stadium Track meets at 6:30AM at the northeast corner of the bleachers, on the track benches. These are running workouts geared to the participants who show up. You may join at any time. Drop-ins are welcome. The main entrance is at 600 Frederick Street, San Francisco, 94117. Street parking is available.

Easiest parking is on Lincoln Blvd, on either side. No fee.

Bring water and layers of clothing.

The WOW Team Details and Directions for June 29-July 5

Tuesday, June 30 - Meet at Kezar Stadium Track meets at 6:30AM at the northeast corner of the bleachers, on the track. These are running workouts in Kezar but you may join at any time. Drop-ins are welcome. The main entrance is at 600 Frederick Street, San Francisco, 94117. Street parking is available.

Wednesday, July 1 - Marin Run/Walk Group. Meet 10 AM at Tamalpais High School Track. Park on Almonte Blvd, Mill Valley, away from the track score board. We'll meet at the bleachers. I'll wear my black WOW cap.

Wednesday, July 1 - Runner's and Walker's Track Workout at Piedmont High School Track Meet Every Wednesday at Piedmont High school Track at 6:30 PM. See you there! We encourage walkers and runners Piedmont Track is just below 301 Wildwood Avenue (Wildwood Elementary School), Piedmont, Calif, 94611. Park on the street and walk down to the track. The WOW Team meets every Wednesday at 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM. Drop-ins are welcome.

60 Minute Run/Walk to 12 Mile Practice Run at Sawyer Camp on Saturday, July 4 at 8:00 - Meet at the trail head of Sawyer Camp Trail Park at Crystal Springs Reservoir To Sawyer Park Trail South Entrance in San Mateo - From I-280 (north or south) take Black Mountain Road/Hayne Road Exit. Go west to Skyline Blvd., then south on Skyline one mile to trail entrance at the junction of Skyline Blvd. and Crystal Springs Road. Park on the shoulder of the road but be careful to note the "parking signs" and not to park where it is not allowed. Bathrooms are available. Water is a maybe. Better to bring your own. The best thing about this site is that each 1/2 mile is marked.

Sunday July 5, 2009 Meet 8:00 at Harbor Bay Ferry, Alameda - Bay Farm Island Harbor Bay Ferry Landing Meet Alameda Ferry Landing Parking Lot at Mecartney/Harbor Bay Parkway Meet in front of Ferry Station Toilets, free parking, water available From Berkeley and San Francisco Follow directions to Robert Crown Memorial State Beach until you get to Otis Street. Turn left on Otis instead of entering Robert Crown Memorial State Beach. Stay on Otis for approximately 2 ½ miles, crossing the Bay Farm Bridge. Take the first Right on Island. Follow Island approximately 1 mile to Mecartney. Go Right on Mecartney and follow all the way to the end. Turn Left into the ferry landing parking lot. From San Jose 880 North, Exit Davis Street, turn left on Davis at end of exit, Right on Doolittle Drive, Stay on Doolittle to Otis. Go left on Island. Follow Island approximately 1 mile to Mecartney. Go Right on Mecartney and follow all the way to the end. Turn Left into the ferry landing parking lot. This Bay Trail Link offers a great map of several sections of the trail that we use. Enjoy! http://baytrail.abag.ca.gov/maps/East_Bay.pdf

Where is WOW This Week?

Saturday June 27 at 8AM and 11:00 Sports Basement in the Presidio
610 Old Mason Street near Marina Blvd., San Francisco. Park in the Sports Basement Parking lot.

Park in parking lot in area closest to Marina Blvd, north/east corner, away from the entrance of the store, please. Parking is free. Meet near the picnic tables in front of the store.

From I 80 follow The Embarcadero to Bay Street. Left on Bay and continue to Laguna. Go right on Laguna, past Fort Mason to Marina Blvd. Follow Marina Blvd. going West, past the Yacht Harbor. Keep to the right on Marina Blvd and drive into the Presidio as if going to Crissy Field. Marina becomes Mason. Follow Mason about 1 mile until you arrive at the Sports Basement parking lot. Go left into the lot.

Sunday, June 28 - Lake Merritt - Meet at 8:00 in front of Children’s Fairyland at 699 Bellevue Ave. Oakland

The WOW Team will run at Lake Merritt starting at Fairyland. We'll do 1 -4 laps. Coach Stephanie needs to get in her 12 miles.

Toilets available. Free parking is available on Sunday outside on the street (1 block away on Grand Avenue), otherwise there is a $3.00 park fee or meters on Saturday. I think the meters start working at 8:00AM. Bring your own water.

$6 drop-in fee or membership applies