From Coach Toby…

Welcome to week two and our first hill workout. Running uphill often requires more of us than running on flat terrain.

Not to worry! Slow things down and focus on effort vs speed.

Mile 1 – flat, then a gradual climb – 100 ft elevation gain.
Mile 2 – the gradual climb continues then becomes a little more challenging – 150 ft elevation gain.
Mile 3 – save some gas for this one – 200 ft elevation gain. Your reward, epic views on top of Tank Hill.
Mile 4 – This recovery mile is mostly downhill. Enjoy.

Strava Course Map: https://www.strava.com/routes/28557455

MapMyRun Course Map: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/2287961389

Directions:

-Exiting Kezar Stadium’s west entrance, turn right and then cross Kezar Drive at the traffic light at MLK Jr. Drive into Golden Gate Park.
-MLK will intersect with Bowling Green Drive. Cross Bowling Green and turn left to stay on MLK Jr.
-Continue on the paved path for about a ¼ mile to 7th Ave. Turn left at 7th Avenue.
-At Lincoln Blvd intersection, cross and continue straight on 7th Avenue. Turn left at Clarendon Avenue.
-Stay on the sidewalk on the left side of Clarendon. After you crest the hill, you will run downhill for a short distance. After passing Twin Peaks Blvd on your left, look for the wooden steps on your right that lead up to Tank Hill.
-Take the steps up and the dirt trail to the top of Tank Hill. Take a moment to enjoy the views and then return back down the steps and turn left back onto Clarendon.
-Clarendon will turn into Twin Peaks Blvd. Turn left onto Clayton St.Turn left onto Frederick St.
-After passing Kezar Stadium, turn right onto Arguello to return to the stadium. Nice work!