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!

Happy New YOU!

Thank you everyone for supporting us all these years! Can you believe that it’s been three years already? Well, it’s time to look forward and build on your progress. Are you satisfied with where you are and where you want to be? In 2010, the adidas Urban Run wishes a year of fulfillment and happiness and goal-oriented success! The adidas Urban Run continues to thrive with the support of all of our runners; as it is essentially YOUR running club, we value your input on how we can further improve our Monday nights, including where you want to run.

First, I hope to bring a stronger community. The emphasis will surely be built around running, but I would also continue to have people discuss other social issues, questions, and concerns that they may have running or not running related. Despite the short time dedicated to know everyone on a name-to-name basis, our group usually has dinner following the runs. It’s a great way to meet new people and extend your network. I also hope to have community charitable events in the near future!

Second, the adidas Urban Run is held on most Monday evenings, rain or shine. Some runners show up to have fun. But instead of being lackadaisical about it, how about structuring a training plan so that our run can meet your needs. For example, it could be your recovery or tempo run. We are more than happy to assist you on getting that new PR, running your first 5K, qualifying for the Boston Marathon, or increasing your weekly mileage.

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; details are on our Facebook page. Make this the perfect opportunity to focus on improving yourself!

It’s going to be an exciting year and with some more special events planned for 2010 so keep your eyes and ears open!

Let this year be YOUR year!

Not a Dull December

We are going to have a couple of special events in December.

First, for those who have already signed up for the adidas miCoach testing, please arrive before 6:15PM on December 7th for instructions from our guest panel. Registration has been capped at 35 members and is full.

Second, on December 14, our run will end at EA Sports Active Center on 39 Stockton (it used to be the Hello Kitty store years ago). It is a one-hour fitness party between 7-8PM. As a reminder, the party will take place indoors at their pop-up shop. Each person will be invited to participate in the EA SPORTS Active fitness program, which is a DVD that has been created to be played on the Nintendo Wii.

Note - You may store your clothes/bags at the adidas store, but please remember to pick up your belongings no later than 8:30PM!


Below are the remaining routes for 2009:

November 30: Over and Under 3.5 Mile and SHOE RAFFLE
-Start at adidas Sport Performance Store
-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
Course map: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=2558155

December 7: Embarcadero 4, 6, 8 Mile - adidas miCoach Testing

• 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
o Turnaround at Marina/Fillmore for 8 mile run

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

· It's strongly recommended that you leave no later than 6:20PM, ONLY if you choose to do the 8 mile run.
Course Map: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=1678599

December 10: Birthday Doughnut Mile
Please sign up on our Facebook page. Limited to 10 entrants.

UPDATE (12/11/2009): Thanks to everyone who celebrated my birthday with the truly sadistic doughnut mile. And special thanks to Chikara for being unofficial timing/scorekeeper. As winner with a clear lead in the event, Jin Daikoku won a $10 gift card to In-N-Out Burger, courtesy of me!

Results:

Jin Daikoku: 22 (first doughnut)/66 (400m split)/27 (2nd doughnut)/72 (800m)/30 (3rd doughnut)/73 (1200m split)/35 (4th doughnut)/70 (1600m)/40 (5th doughnut)

- total = 7:15.

Chikara Omine: 15 (first doughnut)/73 (400m)/27 (2nd doughnut)/84 (800m)/25 (3rd doughnut)/91 (1200m)/25 (4th doughnut)/84 (1600m)/60 (5th doughnut)
- total = 8:04.

Jerry Flanagan: 22 (first doughnut)/78 (400m)/35 (2nd doughnut)/89 (800m)/xx/xx/44 (4th doughnut)/95 (1600m)/63 (5th doughnut)
- total = 9:34.

Adrian Jue: 21 (first doughnut)/2:26 (400m + 2nd doughnut)/3:35 (800m + 3rd doughnut/ 2:47 (1200m +4th doughnut)/3:28 (1600m +5th doughnut)
- total = 12:40 (FAIL: did not go under 10 minutes)

December 14: Tale of Two Tunnels (Broadway and Stockton) (~ 4.3 Miles) – EA Sports Active Training Center
-Start at adidas Sport Performance Store
-Powell St
-Left on Post St.
-Right on Webster St.
-Right on Broadway --> Broadway Tunnel
-Right on Stockton --> Stockton Tunnel
-Finish at EA Sports Active, 39 Stockton Street
Course map: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=3347306

December 21: Grant Ave (2.8 Miles)
-Start at adidas Sport Performance Store
-Right on Market Street
-Left on The Embarcadero
-Left on Broadway Street
-Turn left on Grant Ave.
-Right on Market Street
-Finish at adidas Sport Performance Store
http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=2504197

December 28: Battery Street (3 Miles) and SHOE RAFFLE
-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
Course map: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=1337367