A Box With No Wrapping

Dec 27 2010 Route

Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas Holiday. Since you've been seeing a lot of box shape items, the run is gonna be box shape also.

SHORT Route 3.2 Miles

- Left on Market
- Right on Powell
- Left on Post
- Right on Polk
- Right on Broadway
- Right on Stockton
- Right on Market
- FINISH @ adidas

Gmap link: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=4204733


LONG Route 4.6 Miles

- Left on Market
- Right on Powell
- Left on Post
- Right on Fillmore
- Right on Broadway
- Right on Stockton
- Right on Market
- FINISH @ adidas

Gmap link: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=4204735

A Sleigh Ride Of A Run

Dec 20 2010 Route

Well, this is it! The run before Christmas. It's gonna be a sleigh ride of a run.

Twas the Monday before Christmas, when all through adidas
runners one by one were gathering without a fuss.
The strings were tied by runners with care,
in hopes that Warren or Raymond soon would be there.

The runners came and "sign up" we said,
checking out the route and keeping it in their heads.
As runners leave and some would stay,
it was a matter of time before they're on their way.

As the runners run happy and glee,
hoping the weather is fair and something to see.
The runners would run up and down,
throughout the east side of the city and parts of Downtown.

Some would run solo, some in a group,
running all together hoping not to feel poop.
Some would run fast and some would go,
as long as they finish, they all deserve a medal of GOLD.

Runners would be back stretching and sweaty,
in hopes that the refreshments are out and ready.
With water or Gatorade in hand,
the runners are feeling good about the route they ran.

As they munch on fruits and grain,
Warren and Raymond are glad none of them are in pain.
The runners are happy as they would,
being at adidas every Monday they really should.

Some of the runners stand and talk,
others are gathering their stuff and getting ready for their walk.
With the runners leaving in sight,
Warren and Raymond wishes them a Merry Christmas and to all a good night.

Route 4.3 Miles

- Right on Market
- Left on Embarcadero
- Left on Bay
- Left on Columbus
- Right on Stockton
- Right on Market
- FINISH @ adidas

Gmap Link: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=4199059

----- NO RUN ON DECEMBER 13 2010 -----

--- IMPORTANT NOTICE ---

Due to renovation there will be no Urban Run on December 13 2010. The run will continue on December 20 2010. See you then.

Running A Lot Like Christmas

Dec 06 2010 Route

Here's one training that will help with the holiday shopping. Run like it was the last Tickle Me Elmo. Dust that grandma and leave her to the reindeer. Otherwise, they'll sing songs of you getting run over by a reindeer.

SHORT Route 4.4 Miles

- Left on Market
- Right on Powell
- Left on Post
- Right on Polk
- Right on Bay
- Right on Stockton
- Left on Columbus
- Right on Grant (@ Broadway)
- Right on Market
- FINISH @ Adidas

Gmap link: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=4184891


LONG Route 6 Miles

- Left on Market
- Right on Powell
- Left on Post
- Right on Polk
- Right on Beach
- Right on Embarcadero
- Right on Folsom
- Right on Main
- Left on Market
- FINISH @ Adidas

Gmap link: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=4184893


***** NOTE *****
DUE TO RENOVATION THERE WILL BE NO URBAN RUN ON DECEMBER 13 2010. THE RUN WILL CONTINUE ON DECEMBER 20 2010

Turkey B Gone

Nov 29 2010 Route

Alright, now that you've had your share of 20lbs of turkey, 12lbs of mash potato & yam, 10lbs of ham, 9lbs of stuffing, 7lbs of pumpkin pies, 6lbs of green bean casserole, 3lbs of rolls, 2lbs of gravy & sauce, it's time to burn it off. Hey, I know it's hard hauling all that food up the hills. So I'm gonna make it easy. All FLATS. Oh my goodness, I can hear all of you cheering.

SHORT Route 4.3 Miles

- Right on Market
- Left on Embarcadero
- Turn around @ Pier 39 flags
(Kearny Street)
- Right on Market
- FINISH @ Adidas

Gmap link: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=4177190

LONG Route 5.9 Miles

- Right on Market
- Left on Embarcadero
- Onto Jefferson
- Turn around @ end of Jefferson
(pass Hyde before entering Aquatic Park)
- Onto Embarcadero
- Right on Market
- FINISH @ Adidas

Gmap link: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=4177194

Making 1 Block For A Bird

Nov 22 2010 Route

Time to make some room for a bird this week. After running California St you should be in great shape to take on 1 block on Hyde St. "And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom." Challenge yourself, push yourself. Run it, if you can. Jog it, if you have to. But just go for it. It's only 1 block, afterwards cool down on the turn on Francisco.

SHORT Route 3.8 Miles

- Right on Market
- Left on Grant
- Left on Columbus
- Left on Bay
- Left on Hyde
- Left on Francisco
- Right on Leavenworth
- Left on Chestnut
- Right on Columbus
- Right on Grant (@ Broadway)
- Right on Market
- FINISH @ Adidas

Gmap link: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=4166837


LONG Route 4.9 Miles

- Right on Market
- Left on Grant
- Left on Columbus
- Left on Bay
- Left on Hyde
- Left on Francisco
- Right on Leavenworth
- Left on Chestnut
- Right on Grant
- Left on Columbus
- Left on Broadway
- Right on Embarcadero
- Right on Market
- FINISH @ Adidas

Gmap link: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=4166838

Goldfish

Nov 15 2010 Route

Hope you're ready for this one. We're gonna run up the belly of a goldfish and all around. "Goldfish?" you asked, see if you can figure it out. And afterwords, we're gonna celebrate the anniversary of Adidas Urban Run San Francisco. With that said, hope to see you out there.

Route 4.1 Miles

- Right on Market
- Left on Drumm
- Left on California
- Right on Leavenworth
- Right on Union
- Right on Columbus
- Right on Grant (@ Broadway)
- Right on Market
- FINISH @ Adidas

Gmap link: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=4152177


* NOTE - updates on Facebook and Twitter is on hold during reorganization. We will inform you when it'll be available.

3 Weeks To Turkey Day

Nov 8 2010 Route

WOW - Talk about Giants fever. Did you get it? Had your share of festivities? Now is your turn to give it your all. Challenge yourself on these runs. Either run stronger or faster.

SHORT Route 3 Miles

- Right on Market
- Right on Embarcadero
- Turn around under Bay Bridge
- Left on Market
- FINISH @ Adidas

Gmap link: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=4143949


LONG Route 4.7 Miles

- Right on Market
- Left on Grant
- Left on Columbus
- Right on Beach
- Right on Embarcadero
- Right on Market
- FINISH @ Adidas

Gmap link: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=4143939


* NOTE - updates on Facebook and Twitter is on hold during reorganization. We will inform you when it'll be available.

Three P's & A Webster

Nov 1 2010 Route

Hope everyone had a good and frightful Halloween. With all the sweets you've consumed, it's time to run it off and make space for the upcoming holiday feasts.

Route 3.5 Miles

- Left on Market
- Right on Powell
- Left on Post
- Right on Webster
- Right on Pine
- Right on Powell
- FINISH @ Adidas

Gmap link: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=4133708


* NOTE - updates on Facebook and Twitter is on hold during reorganization. We will inform you when it'll be available.

Odd Figure Eight

Oct 25 2010 Route

Hope everyone is well rested. With the unpredictable weather we're having, please stay alert while running. Watch out for metal covers on the sidewalks and streets. In addition, it is advisable to bring a change of clothing just in case (and maybe a towel too).

Route 3.9 Miles

- Right on Market
- Left on Embarcadero
- Left on Broadway
- Right on Columbus
- Right on Grant
- Left on Lombard
- Left on Columbus
- Right on Grant (@ Broadway)
- Right on Market
- FINISH @ Adidas

Gmap link: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=4120987


* NOTE - updates on Facebook and Twitter is on hold during reorganization. We will inform you when it'll be available.

Can I Catch Up?

Oct 18 2011

Short Route 2.6 Miles

- Right on Market
- Right on Embarcadero
- Right on Folsom
- Right on Spear
- Left on Market
- FINISH @ Adidas

Gmap link: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=4110441

Long Route 4.0 Miles

- Left on Market
- Right on Powell
- Right on Bush
- Left on Sansome
- Right on Filbert
- Right on Embarcadero
- Right on Folsom
- Right on Spear
- Left on Market
- FINISH @ Adidas

Gmap link: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=4110433


* NOTE - updates on Facebook and Twitter is on hold during reorganization. We will inform you when it'll be available.

I'm Seeing Orange, Black, and Gray

Oct 11 2010 Route

It's been a beautiful weekend and hope that you've enjoyed it. Monday's route is to celebrate the SF Giants and Fleet Week.

Route 4.1 Miles

- Right on Market
- Right on 4th St
- Left on King
- Right on 3rd St (@ the corner of AT&T Park)
- Left on Terry a Francois St (after the bridge)
- turn around @ Willie McCovey statue
- Right on 3rd St
- Right on King
- Onto Embarcadero
- Left on Market
- FINISH @ Adidas

Gmap link: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=4096181


* NOTE - updates on Facebook and Twitter is on hold during reorganization. We will inform you when it'll be available.

A Mission To See Dolores

Oct 04 2010 Route

Another scenic route before it gets really dark.

Route 5.2 Miles

- Left on Market
- Left on Dolores
- Right on 20th St
- Right onto the path before the train tracks
(DO NOT CROSS THE TRAIN TRACKS)
- run down the path between the tracks & the park
- Left on 18th St
- Right on Castro
- Right on Market
- FINISH @ Adidas

Gmap link: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=4082571

Note - For those who want to keep it short, go around the
park & go back the way you came & that will be 4.7 miles

Gmap link: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=4082592


* NOTE - updates on Facebook and Twitter is on hold during reorganization. We will inform you when it'll be available.

A Shady Run On The Hottest Day

* click on the picture to see the view from the top of Coit Tower
Sept 27 2010 Route

On the hottest day, remember to hydrate hydrate hydrate.
Enjoy the shady run and the views.
If you're lucky, you might catch a glimpse of the Princess Cruise.

Route 3.7 miles

- Right on Market
- Left on Sansome
- Left on Filbert
- run to top of Coit Tower
- go around the round-about
- run onto Lombard
- Left on Columbus
- Right on Grant @ Columbus & Broadway
- Right on Market
- FINISH @ Adidas

Gmap link: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=4067794


* NOTE - updates on Facebook and Twitter is on hold during reorganization. We will inform you when it'll be available.

A Tale Of Two Parks

Sept 20 2010 Route

Bring your game on and get some fresh air in the parks.
If it's sunny, check out the views.

Route 4.8 miles

- Left on Market
- Right on Powell
- Left on Post
- Right on Scott
- Right on Washinton*
(run thru the park & cont. on Washington)
- Right on Laguna
- Left on Clay*
(run thru the park & cont. on Clay)
- Right on Stockton
- Right on Market
- FINISH @ Adidas

* Please review map before running to avoid getting lost

Gmap link: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=4017554


* NOTE - updates on Facebook and Twitter is on hold during reorganization. We will inform you when it'll be available.

A Date With 7 Ladies

Sept 13 2010 Route

Labor Day marks the end of summer. Hope all of you had your share of summer fun.

Route 4.4 miles

- Left on Market
- Right on Hayes
- Right on Scott
- Right on Fulton
- Right on Steiner
- Left on Duboce
- Left on Market

Gmap link: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=4017523

* NOTE - updates on Facebook and Twitter is on hold during reorganization. We will inform you when it'll be available.

CONGRATULATIONS to those who participated in the Disneyland Marathon. With that said, the routes will be easy and flat. Take it easy and have fun.

Short Route 3.4 miles - Pier 23 Cafe

- Right on Market
- Left on Embarcadero (Ferry Building)
- Turn around @ Pier 23 Cafe (between Green St & Battery St)
- Right on Market
- FINISH @ Adidas

Link: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=4017454

Long Route 6.0 miles - End Of The Wharf

- Right on Market
- Left on Embarcadero (Ferry Building)
- On to Jefferson (Pass Pier 39)
- Turn around @ the end of Jefferson
- Right on Market
- FINISH @ Adidas

Link: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=4017428

* NOTE - updates on Facebook and Twitter is on hold during reorganization. We will inform you when it'll be available.

August 23 Route

Short Run - 4.1 Miles

- from adidas run up powell st
- left on post
- right on polk
- right on bay
- right on columbus
- right on stockton
- right on market
- end @ Adidas

Follow link to course map: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=3979853


Long run - 5.3 Miles

- from adidas run up powell st
- left on post
- right on polk
- right on beach
- right on embarcadero
- right on market
- end @ adidas

Follow link to course map: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=3979735


August 30 Route

3.3+ Miles

- right on market
- left on sansome
- left on filbert
- up the stairs all the way to coit tower*
* when you get near the top, look to the left for stairs up to coit tower
- run down telegraph hill blvd onto lombard st
- left on grant
+ FOR EXTRA MILEAGE: left on columbus then right on grant
- right on market
- end @ adidas

Follow link to course map: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=3979816

adidas Urban Run - July 2010

Although the sun being up longer may be questionable in foggy San Francisco, the days of summer are certainly here! Congratulations to Felix T. for winning the $100 raffle in June; the time to get lightweight trainers couldn't have come at a better date!

July 5: ROUTE - Levi Plaza 3.5 Mile
-Start at adidas Sport Performance Store
-Right on Market Street
-Left on Drumm Street
-Left on Jackson Street
-Right on Battery Street
-Right on The Embarcadero
-Right on Market Street
-Finish at adidas Sport Performance Store
Follow link to course map: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=2522327

July 12: Dogpatch/Pot Hill 5.2 mile run
-Start at adidas Sport Performance Store
-Right on Market Street
-Right on 3rd Street
-Right on 18th Street
-Right on Kansas Street
-Run around roundabout and continue on Townsend Street!
-Left on 4th Street-Left on Market Street
-Finish run at adidas Sport Performance Store
Follow link to course map: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=2558126

July 19: Channel Street (4.5 miles)

Start at the adidas Sport Performance store
-Head northeast on Market St
-Turn right at 4th St
-Turn left at King St
-Turn right at 3rd St
-Turn right at Channel St

For a shorter 3 mile option, turnaround at corner of Channel Street and 6th Street and go up 3rd Street, left onto Market and back to store.

For those on the 4.5 mile route, continue on Channel Street

-Left on 6th Street
-Continue on Owens Street
-Left on 16th Street
-Left on 3rd Street
-Left on Market Street
-Finish at the adidas Sport Performance store

URL for this route is: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=1161330

July 26: Duboce Park 5 Mile --> RAFFLE NIGHT
-Start at adidas Sport Performance Store
-Powell St.
-Left on Post St.
-Left on Scott St.
-Left on Waller St.-Right on Carmelita St
-Through Duboce Park
-Left onto Duboce Ave
-Continue on Duboce via bike path (Do not run into streetcar tunnel!) :)
-Left onto Market St.
-Finish at adidas Sport Performance Store
Follow link to course map: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=2069072

RACE OF THE MONTH



Aligned with our similar fondness for running through downtown San Francisco, the race pick for this month is the CitySolve Urban Race Series! Link: http://www.citysolveurbanrace.com/ From the site: "Teams of 2 solve clever clues and face fun challenges all while navigating the urban landscape via foot or on public transportation! It's a scavenger hunt, with all the thrills of the amazing race, mixed in with trivial pursuit, throw in a mini road race and add a dash of cat-and-mouse." The San Francisco edition will be held on July 24, but you must register your team ASAP! If you miss it this month, you can still try your hand in the East Bay on August 21 and San Jose on October 16!

adidas Urban Run - June 2010

Need some new gear as you ramp up your training? Use this coupon at the San Francisco Adidas Store next week for 30% off! Also, join us for a special Fun Run Monday, June 7th at 6:30PM. Our coaches, pacers, staff, trainees, and local runners will meet at the Adidas Store on Market Street for the run and refreshments. All levels welcome, Come join the fun!





June 7: Route provided by SF Marathon Training Team.

June 14: Japantown 3.7 Mile
-Start at adidas Sport Performance Store
-Right on Market Street
-Left on Montgomery St
-Left on Sutter St.
-Left on Buchannan St.
-Left on Post St.
-Right on Grant Ave.
-Right on Market St.
-Finish at adidas Sport Performance Store
Follow link to course map: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=3127451

June 21: Dolores Park ~ 5.2 miles (Mostly flat)

-Start at adidas Sport Performance Store
-Left on Market St.
-Left on Dolores St.
-Right on 20th St.
-Right onto footpath (Do not cross streetcar tracks!)
-Left onto 18th St.
-Right on Castro
-Right on Market Street
-Finish at adidas Sport Performance Store
Follow link to course map: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=1986088

June 28: Over and Under 3.5 Mile and SHOE RAFFLE
-Start at adidas Sport Performance Store
-Right on Market Street
-Left on Drumm Street
-Left on California Street
-Right on Larkin Street
-Right on Clay Street
-Right on Stockton Street
-Right on Market Street
-Finish at adidas Sport Performance Store
Follow link to course map: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=2558155

Race of the Month
DOUBLE DIPSEA


Photo credit: Tom Ingersoll

For those who were unable to get into the invitiational and highly-competitive Dipsea race, we recommend the Double Dipsea as the classic trail race for over 40 years! The fabled Steep Ravine, Dipsea stairs, Cardiac, and Suicide Hill will be words to be remembered in your running lexicon!


Photo credit: Tom Ingersoll

For more information on this awesome race and to register go to http://www.doubledipsea.com/
If you don't want to run, the race organizers are in need of volunteers and they need your help! In return, you will be treated to an all you can eat BBQ and free volunteer shirt!


Double Dipsea volunteers
Photo credits: Paul Mosel

adidas newsletter - May 2010

Clearly, the first days of May are finally showing that brighter days are here! The racing season is taking shape as many participated in The Relay and the Escape from Alcatraz triathlon this weekend. But that's only the beginning. Get into race mode because the countdown to Bay to Breakers is now less than two weeks!

Also Amy Liu won the shoe raffle for April. Congratulations!

May 3: ROUTE - Duboce Park 5 Mile
-Start at adidas Sport Performance Store
-Powell St.
-Left on Post St.
-Left on Scott St.
-Left on Waller St.
-Right on Carmelita St
-Through Duboce Park
-Left onto Duboce Ave
-Continue on Duboce via bike path (Do not run into streetcar tunnel!)
-Left onto Market St.
-Finish at adidas Sport Performance Store
Follow link to course map: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=2069072

May 10: Japantown 3.7 Mile
-Start at adidas Sport Performance Store
-Right on Market Street
-Left on Montgomery St
-Left on Sutter St.
-Left on Buchannan St.
-Left on Post St.
-Right on Grant Ave.
-Right on Market St.
-Finish at adidas Sport Performance Store
Follow link to course map: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=3127451

May 17: Dogpatch/Pot Hill 5.2 mile run
-Start at adidas Sport Performance Store
-Right on Market Street
-Right on 3rd Street
-Right on 18th Street
-Right on Kansas Street
-Run around roundabout and continue on Townsend Street!
-Left on 4th Street-Left on Market Street
-Finish run at adidas Sport Performance Store
Follow link to course map: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=2558126

May 24: Coit Tower 3.7 Mile run
-Start at adidas Sport Performance Store
-Left on Sansome Street
-Left on Filbert Street and up the Filbert St. steps
-Right on Telegraph Hill Blvd and go around Coit Tower roundabout
-Descend on Telegraph Hill Blvd, which turns into Lombard Street
-Left on Mason Street
-Left on Columbus Street
-Right on Grant Ave
-Right on Market Street
-Finish at adidas Sport Performance Store
Follow link to course map: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=2558246

May 31: SHOE RAFFLE NIGHT
ROUTE - Broadway-Grant (2.8 miles)
-Start at the adidas Sport Performance store
-Right on Market Street
-Left on The Embarcadero
-Left on Broadway
-Left on Grant Ave
-Right on Market Street
-Finish at the adidas Sport Performance store
Follow link to course map: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=1419015

Race of the Month


Girls on the Run 5K

We all know that Bay to Breakers is the flagship running event in San Francisco, but there are a myriad of events in the month of May. Girls on the Run 5K on May 8 promotes healthy living, good self esteem, and inspiration for good self-confidence for girls in the Bay Area. You can sign up for the event here: http://www.gotrbayarea.org/programs/lollipop/index.asp

adidas newsletter - April 2010

Congratulations to Malou Sana for being the recipient of the March raffle! If you want to emulate her, why don't you run with us on Mondays and in addition, show up for the Monday raffle at the end of this month?

April 5: ROUTE – Pier 39 or Aquatic Park run

• Start at the adidas Sport Performance store
• Right on Market Street• Left on Embarcadero

o Turnaround at Pier 39 (Embarcadero @ Bay St.) for 4 mile run
o Turnaround at Jefferson/Hyde for 6 mile run

• Return onto Embarcadero
• Right on Market Street
• Finish at the adidas Sport Performance store

Follow link to course map: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=1678599

April 12: Coit Tower 3.7 Mile run
-Start at adidas Sport Performance Store
-Left on Sansome Street
-Left on Filbert Street and up the Filbert St. steps
-Right on Telegraph Hill Blvd and go around Coit Tower roundabout
-Descend on Telegraph Hill Blvd, which turns into Lombard Street
-Left on Mason Street
-Left on Columbus Street
-Right on Grant Ave
-Right on Market Street
-Finish at adidas Sport Performance Store
Follow link to course map: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=2558246

April 19: King-Channel Street (3 miles)

Start at the adidas Sport Performance store
-Head northeast on Market St
-Turn right at 4th St
-Turn left at King St
-Turn right at 3rd St
-Turn right at Channel St

For a shorter 3 mile option, turnaround at corner of Channel Street and 6th Street and go up 3rd Street, left onto Market and back to store.

URL for this route is: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=1161330

April 26: Battery Street (3 miles)

-Start at the adidas Sport Performance store
-Head northeast on Market St
-Turn left on Battery St
-Turn right on Green St
-Turn right on Market St
-Finish at the adidas Sport Performance store
Follow link to course map: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=1337367


Race of the Month


2008 Zippy 5K shirts

The featured race of April is the Zippy 5K, which starts and finishes near the Conservatory of Flowers in Golden Gate Park. It is a mostly flat, smoothly paved 5K PAUSATF certified race course to post your PR. The only disruption that'll bump your pacing rhythm is the negligible rise up to Stow Lake.

As always, the T-shirt design is unique collection for a distinctive San Francisco race. One of the best shirts, in my opinion!

Link: http://www.zippy5krun.org/

Twitter and March 2010

In addition to being on Facebook, a Twitter account has been added for up-to-the-minute updates and recent sales and event additions. Please click the button on the right of this blog or enter here: http://twitter.com/adidasUrbanRun to be connected.

Also, congratulations to Joey Curran for winning the February raffle this month! If you want to win like Joey, run with us at least twice next month (including day of raffle) so that you will be added into the drawing.

As the days become brighter, we will be incorporating more interesting routes into the lineup.

March 1: ROUTE – California-Broadway (HILLY 4.8 Miles)
-Start at the adidas Sport Performance store
-Right on Market Street
-Left on Davis
-Left on California (YEAH, we're going up!)
-Right on Larkin
-Right on Broadway
-Right on Embarcadero
-Right on Market Street
-Finish at the adidas Sport Performance store
Follow link to course map: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=1355215

March 8: ROUTE - Levi Plaza 3.5 Mile
-Start at adidas Sport Performance Store
-Right on Market Street
-Left on Drumm Street
-Left on Jackson Street
-Right on Battery Street
-Right on The Embarcadero
-Right on Market Street
-Finish at adidas Sport Performance Store
Follow link to course map: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=2522327

March 15: ROUTE – Powell-Stockton 4 Mile
-Start at adidas Sport Performance Store
- Powell St.
- Left on Columbus St.
- Right on Beach St.
- Right on Stockton St.
- Right on Market St.
- Finish at adidas Sport Performance Store
Follow link to course map: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=2399515

March 22: ROUTE - Duboce Park 5 Mile
-Start at adidas Sport Performance Store
-Powell St.
-Left on Post St.
-Left on Scott St.
-Left on Waller St.
-Right on Carmelita St
-Through Duboce Park
-Left onto Duboce Ave
-Continue on Duboce via bike path (Do not run into streetcar tunnel!) :)
-Left onto Market St.
(If you want to know the secret of bypassing Van Ness/Market intersection when you’re stuck behind the red light, show up tonight!)
-Finish at adidas Sport Performance Store
Follow link to course map: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=2069072

March 29: ROUTE - Dogpatch/Pot Hill 5.2 Mile
-Start at adidas Sport Performance Store
-Right on Market Street
-Right on 3rd Street
-Right on 18th Street
-Right on Kansas Street
-Run around roundabout and continue on Townsend Street!
-Left on 4th Street
-Left on Market Street
-Finish run at adidas Sport Performance Store
-Follow link to course map: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=2558126

Race of the Month



The Emerald Across the Bay 12K is a huge race that brings some of the fastest runners early this season. The first 2 miles are rolling in Sausalito with one major hill to get up and over the Golden Gate Bridge. From there, it's mostly downhill and flat to the finish. Many runners use this as the only qualifier to get a seeded or sub-seeded position for the Bay to Breakers 12K. Information on qualifying for a position at Bay to Breakers 12K: http://ingbaytobreakers.com/index.php?page=seeded

March 18 is the deadline for early registration. Link: http://rhodyco.com/eab12k-2010.html


Crazy mascots complete the fun!

adidas miCoach Running Clinic

This is a reminder that the miCoach Running Clinic will be held this Thursday, February 25th from 7-8PM. All attendees will also receive light snacks and an exclusive 30% off shopping discount after the clinic.

adidas Sport Performance Store
865 Market Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
Westfield San Francisco Centre

Routes for February 2010

February 1: Pier 39/Aquatic Park

• Start at the adidas Sport Performance store
• Right on Market Street
• Left on Embarcadero

o Turnaround at Pier 39 (Embarcadero @ Bay St.) for 4 mile run
o Turnaround at Jefferson/Hyde for 6 mile run

• Return onto Embarcadero
• Right on Market Street
• Finish at the adidas Sport Performance store

-Final training run preparation for Kaiser Permanente Half Marathon. Use out and back course to simulate half marathon section between miles 7-12.

February 8: Levi Plaza 3.5 Mile
-Start at adidas Sport Performance Store
-Right on Market Street
-Left on Drumm Street
-Left on Jackson Street
-Right on Battery Street
-Right on The Embarcadero
-Right on Market Street
-Finish at adidas Sport Performance Store
http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=2522327

February 15: Firecracker 3 Mile

-Start at adidas Sport Performance Store
-Right on Market Street
-Left on The Embarcadero
-Left on Broadway Street

--> OPTIONS : Either turn left on Grant Ave. or turn left on Stockton Street

-Right on Market Street
-Finish at adidas Sport Performance Store
Grant Ave route: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=2504197 2.8 miles
Stockton St route: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=2504208 2.9 miles

February 22: Japantown 3.7 Mile
-Start at adidas Sport Performance Store
-Right on Market Street
-Left on Montgomery St
-Left on Sutter St.
-Left on Buchannan St.
-Left on Post St.
-Right on Grant Ave.
-Right on Market St.
-Finish at adidas Sport Performance Store
Follow link to course map: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=3127451

Race of the Month



The Kaiser Permanente Half Marathon is already SOLD OUT so my next pick for this month's race is the YMCA Chinese New Year Run. It is a small, yet local favorite in San Francisco that benefits the Physical Education Program in elementary schools. You have a 5K or 10K option that you can decide upon mid-race. Early registration ends on February 17, but you can also register on the day of the event.

Register online: http://www.ymcasf.org/chinatown/who_we_are/events/53_chinese_new_year_run_year_of_the_tiger

In the Beginning, there was...

Okay, so I'm feeling a bit lazy selecting routes this month. But that's no reason to be blasé when you're running them. If anything, now is the time to focus on your base miles or even speedwork. The routes below are out-and-back routes, which are perfect for working on negative splits/finish fast workouts. And if you had a busy weekend at the races, get in some recovery miles. Keep the legs moving!

January 4 and 18: Pier 39/Aquatic Park

• Start at the adidas Sport Performance store
• Right on Market Street
• Left on Embarcadero

o Turnaround at Pier 39 (Embarcadero @ Bay St.) for 4 mile run
o Turnaround at Jefferson/Hyde for 6 mile run

• Return onto Embarcadero
• Right on Market Street
• Finish at the adidas Sport Performance store


January 11 and 25: ROUTE - AT&T Park (4.8 miles)

-Start at the adidas Sport Performance store
-Right on Market Street
-Right on The Embarcadero (later King Street)
-Turn around at the corner of King and 3rd Street (Willie Mays statue at the AT&T Park)
-Left on Market Street
-Finish at the adidas Sport Performance store
http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=1141173

Finally, the Kaiser Permanente Half Marathon is coming up on February 7th. For more information including Saturday morning training runs, see the flyer at http://bit.ly/81sFi4 (PDF). Many of our runners will be there running various distances and pacing different groups. And as always, Pacific Coast Trail Runs is giving all adidas Urban Run members a 10% discount for all 2010 events; details are on our Facebook page. Make this the perfect opportunity to focus on improving yourself!