From Coach Toby…

What is San Francisco’s greatest gift to runners? Hills of course!

This week’s workout is accessible to runners of all levels and includes one of Run Club’s favorite spots to watch an ocean sunset – Grandview Park.

Strava Route:

https://www.strava.com/routes/2976491198532725768

Directions:

-Exit Kezar Stadium at west entrance
-Turn left onto Arguello Blvd
-Cross Frederick St and turn right
-Cross 7th Ave and turn left
-Cross Lawton St and turn right
-Here’s where the fun starts and the work begins! Alternating streets, we’ll be running up and down each block, on our way to Grandview Park.
-Turn left onto 8th Avenue, run up to top
-Right onto Moraga St, turn right at 9th Ave and back down to Lawton.
-Continue this sequence of alternating climbs and descents until you arrive at Moraga St and 11th Ave
-Right onto Moraga St
-Up the steps, cross 14th Ave, and continue up steps to the top of Grandview Park.
-Stop for a quick view, and then descend down steps on the other side of park, to 16th Ave
-Cross 16th Ave, turn right and immediately look for 16th Ave steps on left
-Descend steps. At bottom, turn around for a quick look at the beautiful mosaic tiled steps.
-Continue and turn right at 17th Ave
-Turn right at Kirkham St
-Turn left at 7th Ave
-Turn right at Lincoln Way
-Turn left at Arguello Blvd
-Turn right back and arrive back at Kezar Stadium.
-Done!