Long/Moderate: 19 Miles Around the City

I had an amazing long run this morning. The route I ran shows off some of the most spectacular places in San Francisco: the Ferry Building/Embarcadero, Fisherman's Wharf/Pier 39, the Aquatic Park, Crissy Field, the Golden Gate Bridge, the Presidio, Land's End, and Golden Gate Park. My wife and I call this the toenail loop (map it out and you'll understand). On top of the beautiful sites, the weather was cool and foggy and my legs and body felt great.

Mileage Summary

This Week

51.5 miles

This Month (August)

120 miles

This Year (2008)

1,025 miles

Today's Run

Workout

Long, moderate pace

Start Time

8:30 am

Total Distance

19 miles

Total Time

2:39:58

Route

Rolling hills. Down Mission St, around the bay from the Ferry Building to Land's End @ Geary, zig-zag through the Richmond, entering Golden Gate Park @ 36th, along JFK and returning through the Wiggle. I added an extra half mile when I bumped into some friends near Marina Green

Pre-run

Bowl of raisin bran w/ 1% milk

Mid-run

Bottle of Cytomax and 3 GU packets (1 every 40 - 50 minutes)

Post-run

Glass Ovaltine with 1% milk, glass of Cytomax, spoonful of peanut butter, 2 Toaster Strudels