From Coach Toby…

Exercising alone is a great time to explore less traveled paths and the city’s urban green spaces. Enjoy this one, it’s a personal favorite.

Tips….

Focus on effort and not pace as there is a fair amount of climbing over the first mile. After that it’s mostly downhill so take the opportunity to develop more skill in your downhill running.

This is a beautiful run anytime of day and you will likely not run into too many people along the way, with the possible exception of at Tank Hill.

I miss you all and hope you are healthy and well!

Route (Map My Run)…

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/2861805343

Route (Strava)….
https://www.strava.com/routes/23410838

With the exception of our short trail detour onto Tank Hill, the route will be on paved sidewalks and walkways.

Directions…

-Exit the stadium and turn left
-Left turn onto Frederick St
-Right turn onto Willard St – run two blocks up Willard to Parnassus Ave
-Cross Parnassus and turn right
-Run one block and turn left onto Medical Center Way
-From here, you’ll be running behind UCSF Hospital and climbing your way up and through Sutro Forest. Stay on the right side until the sidewalk begins on the left. Though not heavily trafficked, be careful of cars as you’ll be running on the street for a portion of this climb.
-At the top, turn left onto Johnstone Dr
-Run down the hill and turn left onto Clarendon Ave
-Stay on Clarendon. After the intersection with Twin Beaks Blvd on your right, look for and take the steps on your left up to Tank Hill. Take a short detour here to enjoy the green space and views. It’s amazing.
-Turn around and retrace your steps back down the steps to Clarendon Ave and turn left.
-Stay on the sidewalk and continue down the hill. Clarendon turns into Twin Peaks Blvd
-Turn left onto Clayton St
-Turn left on Frederick St
-After you pass the stadium, turn left on Arguello to return back to stadium start.
-Done!