OK. It’s not Halloween YET, but spooky season is upon us. AND, let’s be frank, running fast(er) can be a bit scary sometimes! But, it doesn’t have to be (if you prepare for it properly).
Here’s a link to the course map…..
- Start at MLK at Kezar Drive and turn RIGHT onto Bowling Green Drive (.10 miles)
- Following Bowling Green Drive to Nancy Pelosi and veer RIGHT towards JFK (.31 miles)
- Follow Nancy Pelosi to JFK and turn LEFT onto JFK (.4 miles)
- Follow JFK to Blue Heron Lake Drive and turn LEFT (1.27 miles)
- Run Clockwise around Blue Heron Lake until you reach JFK. Turn LEFT onto JFK (1.93 miles)
- Take a LEFT at MLK and take another quick LEFT and run behind the ballfield (2.47 miles)
- Follow the path until you reach JFK. Take a LEFT on JFK and head towards Kezar (2.82 miles)
- Follow MLK to Bowling Green Drive and veer RIGHT up MLK to the finish! (3 miles)
This course will be well marked with chalk, but give the course map/elevation chart a look. There is a some climbing heading into Blue Heron Lake!
I’d recommend breaking this down into thirds. Think of the first mile of the race as a glorified warmup. You’re not running at whatever your ‘target’ pace is, you’re running a hair slower. For the second mile (roughly), I’d segue into your target pace. And, for the last mile, swing for the fences and spend whatever you have left!