From Coach Toby….
Nice job tackling last week’s hill workout. This week we flatten things down quite a bit with an out and back run to Ocean Beach.
A Run Club fave, this run includes some well-groomed and non-technical Golden Gate Park trails. Prior to the workout, I’ll cover some trail running basics and answer any questions you may have.
There is a 4 and a 6 mile option. The 4 miler will turnaround in the park. The 6 miler will turnaround at Ocean Beach.The trails are non-technical, so road shoes will work fine. The course will be marked with chalk. Routes and directions are also provided below. See you then!
Routes:
Strava: https://www.strava.com/routes/24615104
Map My Run: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/2018643478
Directions:
-Exit Kezar Stadium’s west entrance, turn right and cross Kezar Drive at the traffic light.
-Head into Golden Gate Park on MLK Jr Drive.
-At stop sign, cross Bowling Green and turn left to stay on MLK.
-Continue on the paved path on the right side all the way to 19th Ave/Crossover Drive. This is a multi-lane traffic light controlled intersection.
-Cross safely through the intersection and briefly continue on MLK.
-MLK will intersect with Transverse Dr(on the right)
-Make a LEFT here at the pedestrian crosswalk to transition over to the paved path on the left side of MLK. (the other side of the street)
-After crossing MLK turn right and immediately look for the entrance to a dirt trail on your left.
-Proceed onto dirt trail.
-Cross 25th Avenue at Lincoln Way.
-4-Milers – at Sunset Blvd turnaround and return to Kezar Stadium
-6-Milers continue straight across Sunset Blvd towards ocean
-Cross Chain of Lakes Drive and continue along trail
-The trail ends at Lincoln Drive and MLK Jr. Drive
-Continue west to the Great Highway. Cross highway at the stoplight, and run up the sand dunes to greet the Pacific Ocean. A great spot for views and team pics before retracing your steps back to Kezar Stadium